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The Rider Online | Legacy HS Student Media

Covering the Bronco Nation.

The Rider Online | Legacy HS Student Media

All content by Doris Larroy

Final Blog: Doris Larroy

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
May 25, 2015

Well, the time has come. All that hard work has finally paid off. An overwhelming excitement consumes my body as I walk the graduation stage hoping not to fall over because of my nervousness. Well, at least I imagine it like that. I joined Legacy’s newspaper as a staff writer this year. I was so...

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From rock to country or punk to rap, these musical festivals appeal to everyone.

5 Music Festivals To Attend This Year

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
March 2, 2015

Some of the most famous music festivals begin in March, giving you the opportunity to spend some time with friends while hearing some of your favorite artists play live. Take a look at the list below to discover which ones match your music taste. SXSW SXSX, also known as South by Southwest, provides...

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Tips and stories for dealing with divorce.

Dealing with Divorce

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
November 28, 2014

Bags zip up, shoes slip on and a jacket slides onto sophomore Alex Toon’s shoulders as she gets ready to leave her mom’s house to go to her dad’s for the weekend. She says goodbye to her mother and heads out to see her father. Toon, like one of two children in America, has divorced parents....

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Students paint mural with art teacher Mr. Mason

Students Paint Mural

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
October 7, 2014

Six MISD students, along with art teacher Mr. Mason, departed to the Dallas Convention Center to create a mural with the help of a famous Parisian artist, Sebastien D. Boileau. It took the course of about two days to complete. “Mr. Boileau told us to do anything we wanted on the painting. There...

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9 Ways To Ask Out Your Homecoming Date

9 Ways To Ask Out Your Homecoming Date

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
September 4, 2014

With homecoming fast approaching, some students still remain dateless. Try these suggestions to help  get that lucky guy or gal to attend the game with you. Sing Your Heart Out What a fantastic way to show your lady or gentlemen how much they mean to you. Serenade them with a song about why you...

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Facial Piercings

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
April 2, 2015

Facial piercings are an ongoing controversial topic, especially in the workforce. They can even raise some eyebrows in public places, like the park or grocery store, but they should not define how a people view others. Some people think that piercings do not look professional or aesthetically pleasing...

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The Sacrifices I Made to Graduate Early

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
March 17, 2015

I hurriedly tap the keys on my laptop as I fill out my application for my class ring and graduation attire. I am 17 years old junior and the fact that I am graduating a whole year early keeps running through my head as I am filling out the forms online. People have a misconception that you have to...

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Mockingjay Review

Mockingjay Review

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
December 1, 2014

Fans gather into their seats as they prepare to watch the sci-fi adventure of a lifetime. I sit eagerly waiting for "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" to appear on the big screen in front of me while scarfing down some popcorn in anticipation. Mockingjay - Part 1, the first half of the third movie...

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Ms. Gina Chianese teaches food safety and sanitation.

Ms. Gina Chianese Passes Cooking Skills to Students

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
October 27, 2014

Students open the supply cabinets and gather their materials. They set out all the ingredients on the counter and wait for instruction so they can begin to make their masterpieces. Ms. Gina Chianese shows them what to do and they begin their process of making their creations. Ms. Chianese works as a...

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Key Club: Reasons You Should Join

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
September 15, 2014

Hands warm, heart beating fast and stomach flipping. That was all I could feel whenever I entered Legacy last year. The 2013-2014 school year I attended Legacy for the first time because I went to Mansfield high school my freshman year. I was nervous because I did not know anyone at my new school, and...

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Review: Insurgent

Review: Insurgent

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
March 30, 2015

I walk into the movie theater with my popcorn in one hand and three dimensional glasses in the other, prepared to watch the movie I have waited weeks to see. The second movie in the Divergent trilogy, Insurgent, was released in theaters on Friday, March 20, 2015. Insurgent was given a 7 out of 10...

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Dawn Espenscheid works on an art project during class. (Adriance Rhoades Photo)

Dawn Espenscheid

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
February 2, 2015

Concentrating hard, senior Dawn Espenscheid paints the final touches on her flower sculpture for her ceramics class. She fixes up any errors and rough patches that she sees on her masterpiece. Espenshield takes a total of five art classes. “My life revolves around art,” Espenscheid said. Espenscield...

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Tips for Staying Safe on Halloween

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
October 30, 2014

Halloween, a holiday for tricking or treating and partying it up, can have some dangers for any who plan on celebrating. The following tips will help everyone stay safe on this thrilling night of terror.   Buddy System Everyone knows that two peas make a pod. Taking a friend or family member...

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Seismograph; Image courtesy of Flikr.com

How to Prepare for Possible Earthquakes

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
October 6, 2014

Earthquakes come frequently in Texas.There has been a total of 73 earthquakes in Texas within the past year. Though they may not be as bad as the ones in California, we still experience them here too. Keep these simple steps in mind, to help in case you get caught in the middle of an earthquake. Safe...

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Not a Missed Steak: Living Vegetarian

Not a Missed Steak: Living Vegetarian

Doris Larroy, Staff Writer
June 17, 2014

Sophomore Claire Francis stands impatiently in the cafeteria line waiting to purchase lunch. Dread swells in her stomach and a sigh escapes her gritted teeth as she realizes that her wait had been in vain – it is Meatloaf Monday. For the last two years, Francis has committed herself to vegetarianism:...

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