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Covering the Bronco Nation.

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Covering the Bronco Nation.

The Rider Online | Legacy HS Student Media

[File Photo] Students cheer for the Broncos at 2015 homecoming game.

Opinion: Stepping Out of Bounds

Kendra Washington, Staff Writer September 24, 2016

The football players start off with a strong season. Some fans, however, are off to a weak one. Inappropriate language and behavior should not be used in the student section at football games. Football...

Staffer Anna Jordan expresses her resentment to the new transgender bathroom bills implemented by President Obama and his administration. (Photo used with permission via sandiegouniontribune.com)

Opinion: Anti-Transgender Bathrooms

Anna Jordan, Staff Writer June 6, 2016

It seems anytime I turn on the news there tends to be something about transgender identity and their beliefs being pushed on everyone around them. A group of people such as liberals say we should support...

The staff shares their opinion on the open carry law passed in Texas on January 1.

Opinion: Open Carry is Unnecessary

April 22, 2016

As of Jan. 1, open carry of firearms was ruled legal in Texas. The open carry law in Texas is unnecessary as it heightens the possibility of increased violence, open carrying achieves nothing more than...

Opinion: Things MISD Could Buy With $1.8 Million

Opinion: Things MISD Could Buy With $1.8 Million

Ben Townsend, News Editor April 1, 2016

The $1.8 million cost of the Dr Pepper StarCenter to Mansfield ISD was enough to scare taxpayers into encouraging the school district to reconsider their approval of the ice rink. It scared the staff...

Versus: Pro-Choice and Pro-Life

Versus: Pro-Choice and Pro-Life

February 23, 2016

With the approaching election, the conversation of abortion has made its way into debates. This argument of differing opinion sparks conversation and gives support to those political figures that share...

With double blocking of athletics, students will be  pressed to choose fewer extracurriculars.

Opinion: Double Blocking Will Hurt Extracurriculars

Breton Hawkins, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

The district has announced it will make the switch back to A/B block schedule come next school year. Currently varsity athletics, cheer and drill team will have a double block which means students enrolled...

Taking exams before Winter Break would make it easier and less stressful for students to study.

Opinion: All Exams Should Take Place Before Winter Break

Staff January 12, 2016

For the first time, finals week has been divided into two separate weeks. Students take their core classes the week before winter break and extra curricular finals two weeks after they return from winter...

Versus: Should The US Accept Syrian Refugees?

Versus: Should The US Accept Syrian Refugees?

December 10, 2015

The crisis in Syria has caught global attention, from countries wanting to intervene in their domestic affairs to making decisions to take in refugees. Starting as anti-government demonstrations, the controversy...

The new cup design is causing controversy as being anti-Christmas.

Opinion: Starbucks Cup Spurs Christmas Controversy

Ava Green, Staff Writer December 4, 2015

Each year, Starbucks greets the holiday season with new cups, primarily red, decorated festively with various winter and Christmas designs. This year however, the designs have been put on hold and traded...

The Battle Against Human Trafficking

The Battle Against Human Trafficking

Katherine Powell, Staff Writer November 19, 2015

Every year thousands of men, women, and children are victims of human trafficking in all countries around the world. These people are abducted, threatened, or forced to perform acts of labor, prostitution...

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