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Covering the Bronco Nation.

The Rider Online | Legacy HS Student Media

Justine Vasquez

Justine Vasquez, Staff Writer

Hey guys! I’m Justine and this is my first time on the newspaper staff. I am looking forward to this school year. I am excited to be here, and I can’t wait to work with everyone. I know I’m not as talented in writing as some people, but I’m here. I like to dance and I am on the JV drill team. Go Silver Spurs!
jvasquez@therideronline.com

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In the event of a late arrival, coaches will drive the bus routes.

Snow Days

Justine Vasquez, Staff Writer
December 24, 2014

No more snow days. MISD has changed the inclement weather policy and can now elect to have a two hour late school start time instead of taking the whole day off. The new policy will come into effect immediately and may be used whenever there is severe weather. In cases of late arrivals, local media...

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Panera Bread to be located off of U.S. 287.

5 New Restaurants

Justine Vasquez, Staff Writer
September 18, 2014

With new restaurant additions in Mansfield, sneaking off campus for lunch will become much more tempting. Five new restaurants open soon near Legacy. Panera Bread A city permit has been granted for a Panera Bread, a St. Louis food chain known for its’ soups, sandwiches, salads and baked goods,...

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Used with permission http://www.nonstopthefilm.com

Review: Non-Stop

Justine Vasquez, Staff Writer
March 18, 2014

Liam Neeson stars in Non-Stop directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. Non-Stop is a thriller filled with suspense and takes place 40,000 feet in the air. It goes to show that the person you were least expecting can be the real monster. What was supposed to be another normal transatlantic flight for U.S. Air...

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Haylii Baylis, 11, Madison Ross, 11, Erinn Kinllingsworth, 11, Taylor Purnell, 11, and Veronica Turrubiartes,11, perform at the drill team's winter special.

Dancers Perform Winter Special

Justine Vasquez, Staff Writer
January 21, 2014

The Christmas music blares, feathers from red dresses fly in the air and wide, red smiles stretch across each face as the Silver Spurs squeeze in last minute practice before their Holiday Dancing and Dessert show. When the practice dance finishes, the team stands up and moves to the mirrors for touch-ups...

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer sweater made by Avery Garber, 11.

8 DIY Christmas Sweater Ideas

Justine Vasquez, Staff Writer
December 18, 2014

With Christmas season comes ugly, tacky holiday-themed sweaters. Friday, December 19, will be ugly holiday sweater day. If you struggle to find ideas, take a look at these eight do-it-yourself ideas and try one out. Christmas Tree Use fabric glue to attach gold or silver tinsel to a green sweater....

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Cutting Edge opens at the end of August and closes at the beginning of November each year.

Review: Cutting Edge Haunted House

Justine Vasquez, Staff Writer
October 29, 2014

One of the most popular, award-winning haunted houses, Cutting Edge, keeps students coming back each year. The multi-themed, run down building stays in first place as the scariest haunted house in the DFW area. If you want a good scare, Cutting Edge will satisfy your needs. Cutting Edge received the...

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New Apple Products For 2014

New Apple Products For 2014

Justine Vasquez, Staff Writer
February 26, 2014

Last year, Apple brought new products like a thinner, lighter iPad Air, two iPhones with fingerprint recognition technology and a newly designed Macbook Pro. This year, Apple challenges themselves by creating new products they’ve never done before. The iPhone 6 rumors mention a bigger 4.8 inch frame...

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Jasmine Dalrymple, 11

Jasmine Dalrymple

Justine Vasquez, Staff Writer
December 15, 2014

Junior Jasmine Dalrymple practices a dance in the locker room along with the rest of the team as she waits for them to call her name. She takes a nervous breath before running through the counts again for her tryout for the pep rally dance. A voice calls her and she steps into the dance room where the...

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Try these tips for staying healthy this winter.

How to Avoid Getting Sick

Justine Vasquez, Staff Writer
November 17, 2014

As the weather drops and cold and flu sea approaches, more students are falling victim to illnesses. Staying clean and healthy plays a key role in preventing illnesses. Follow the precautions below to avoid contracting the cold or flu. Wash your hands You should always wash your hands. Especially...

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Used with permission from flickr.com.

9 Ways to Prep for Finals and Ap Exams

Justine Vasquez, Staff Writer
April 30, 2014

AP Exams and finals weeks can be a stressful time for anyone. Knowing how to properly prepare can eliminate most of this stress and help out. Here are nine ways to ace those finals: Study - Don’t wait until two blocks beforehand to start studying. Cramming is one of the worst things to do. Information...

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