It’s finally here. I thought this moment would never come, yet time has gone by so fast. I am graduating, leaving high school, starting a completely new life. After contemplating and praying I committed to James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. I was born in Virginia and my dad still...

Recently a show aired on NBC called “Rise.” The show premiered right after the hit “This is Us.” Let me first say this, no show will EVER top “This is Us.” The show is leaning in the right direction though. I watched the trailers for the show and thought this has potential. “Rise”...

Every year we hear Chris Harrison say “this is the most dramatic finale in bachelor history,” but this year it really was. I have said this before and I will say it again, Arie should have never been The Bachelor. Why do you say that? Watch the finale and you’ll know why. SPOILERS FOR THE BACHELOR...

You’ve seen it all over the headlines the past few months, you’ve seen Hollywood’s biggest stars speak out, you’ve also seen some of Hollywood’s biggest stars exposed for their disgraceful behavior. Why now? Why are we just now addressing a problem that should’ve been addressed a long time...

Rose Watch is back finally, after a long hiatus. Last year The Rider did Rose Watch over Nick’s season of the Bachelor. While starting mid-season this year, we haven’t missed much. So far this season has been incredibly boring. The reason why: Arie. The choice for the Bachelor was actually the worst...

Every year, high school seniors all over the country know the feeling. The feeling of wonder. Wondering if you’ll get accepted into the colleges you applied to. Wondering which college you’ll end up going to. Wondering what the future holds. I know this feeling way too well, while some of my friends...

Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts seem to be the typical coffee places people go to get coffee and study in a quiet environment. Hidden in Arlington lies a place called Savor. It has been open for over a year but nobody seems to have tried it, though they should. The coffee, food and environment make it...

As I scroll through my Instagram feed, all I see is the same thing, long dark hair, perfect white teeth, tiny waist, thigh gaps, so-called “perfection.” Why does anyone follow these girls?. Why do we idolize people simply because of their looks? The term “Instafamous” describes someone who...

Taylor is back! Three years after releasing 1989, Taylor Swift released her anticipated new album, Reputation. Swift sold 800,000 copies of Reputation in just the first hour of it being released on iTunes. In a broad sense, Reputation is an edgier, darker, more grown up version of 1989. The year of...

Major Melson lists some of the greatest sports movies.

Fall is the best time of the year. Perfect weather, Halloween, football, homecoming, so many eventful things happen during the season of fall. Here’s a list of activities to do in the area during this fall season: Go to a Pumpkin Patch The different pumpkin patches in the DFW area are endless....

Micaih Thomas, lists different hits from the early 2000's

Bella Modderman, lists items to keep from senior year.

Kathryn Pedroza and Jazmine Necessary, describe different types of costumes to wear this Halloween.

Cameron Dudzinski, lists the best songs for the soul.

Brooke Johnson, talks to seniors about their goals for the year.

Harry Styles first solo album titled Harry Styles, was highly anticipated by dedicated one directioners and music lovers. I’m a one directioner but I was skeptical of this album. I thought it would sound just like One Direction’s albums of the past but with only Harry Styles singing. I was wrong....

Most teenagers aren’t conscious of what they eat, which doesn’t always work out. Teenagers are often busy with other school activities and feel they don’t have the time to be healthy. Here are some health tips that won’t take too much time out of your schedule. Actually Exercise I hate exercising...

On the weekends, students often go out to Fort Worth or Dallas to restaurants, shops or museums. I love going downtown because there are so many more restaurants and places to go than there are in Mansfield. Cane Rosso, an authentic pizza place located in the Fort Worth area. Even though Cane Rosso...

Junior Leslie Ledesma’s palms were dripping with sweat, and her heart was racing. She tried to keep her composure, and she kept smiling like she practiced. Ledesma was finally going to find out if all her hard work paid off as the judge started to say “and the winner is.” “Last year I felt...

[WARNING: SPOILERS FOR LAST MONDAY’S EPISODE OF THE BACHELOR] Here’s the previous weeks of Rose Watch in case you missed it. Welcome again to another exciting week of ABC’s The Bachelor. We’re so, so close to the finale of this season. Tonight, we had a combined three hours of this show:...

Welcome again to another exciting week of ABC’s The Bachelor. Unfortunately, this week's episode of The Bachelor was only an hour long, so Rose Watch will be shortened this time, so here's a light recap of the episode: CORINNE FINALLY WENT HOME All season, I have had a love hate relationship...

Here’s the previous weeks of Rose Watch in case you're new to the series. Welcome again to another exciting week of ABC’s The Bachelor. Instead of our usual fare of recapping the show, we have a special interview from Rachel Lindsay, third place bachelor contestant, AND NEXT SEASON’S BACHELORETTE....

[WARNING: SPOILERS FOR LAST MONDAY’S EPISODE OF THE BACHELOR] Here’s the previous weeks of Rose Watch in case you missed it. Welcome again to another exciting week of ABC’s The Bachelor. Due to Valentine’s Day festivities, only Katherine was able to watch The Bachelor this week, so this...

[WARNING: SPOILERS FOR LAST MONDAY’S EPISODE OF THE BACHELOR] Here’s the previous weeks of Rose Watch in case you missed it. Welcome again to another exciting week of ABC’s The Bachelor. EVERYONE’S GONE. Jaimi, Alexis, Josephine (who?), Whitney (WHO?), Jasmine G.  and Danielle L all...

[WARNING: SPOILERS FOR LAST MONDAY’S EPISODE OF THE BACHELOR] Here’s the previous weeks of Rose Watch in case you missed it. Welcome again to another exciting week of ABC’s The Bachelor. After last week’s dumpster fire of an episode, the show found a way to redeem itself. Compared to the...

[WARNING: SPOILERS FOR LAST MONDAY’S EPISODE OF THE BACHELOR] Here’s the first, second and third week of Rose Watch in case you missed it. Welcome again to another exciting week of ABC’s The Bachelor. Morale is low at Rose Watch HQ as each episode brings us closer and closer to stopping this...

[WARNING: SPOILERS FOR LAST MONDAY’S EPISODE OF THE BACHELOR] Here’s the second and first week of Rose Watch in case you missed it Welcome again to another exciting week of ABC’s The Bachelor. Did you want to turn the TV off? We did. After a week of drama, more white wine and more drama,...

[WARNING: SPOILERS FOR LAST MONDAY’S EPISODE OF THE BACHELOR] Here’s the first week of Rose Watch in case you missed it Welcome again to another exciting week of ABC’s The Bachelor. Were you entertained? We were. After a week of introductions, white wine and limo entrances, we’re treated...

[WARNING: SPOILERS FOR LAST MONDAY'S EPISODE OF THE BACHELOR] Welcome to Rose Watch. The Rider Online’s premiere roundup for ABC’s The Bachelor No sport or show or movie or book can quite match the majesty and the pageantry of The Bachelor. In its 21st season, including its spin-offs, The Bachelorette,...

Over half of my family voted for Donald Trump in this election. Because I'm not 18 yet, I couldn't vote, but even if I could, I would have never voted for him. The thought of me not swaying with the rest of the family would make them lose their minds. Ever since I was young, I can remember my family...

Before I listened to Lady Gaga’s album Joanne, I always knew she had talent. Gaga displayed her amazing musicality and performance in American Horror Story. She's done a lot to prove herself since 2008, when her first album, The Fame, came out. I always acknowledged her talent, but I never listened...

Every few years, a show comes along that has a true message. This year, that show goes by the name, “This Is Us.” The message of this show promotes hope, family and most importantly love. The show portrays a group of people who share the same birthday. It goes on to show how all these people...

If you haven’t heard about the Netflix series “Stranger Things” by now, you must be living under a rock. Created by up-and-coming writers, the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things has become their first major hit, with the series being renewed for a second season. Stranger Things, a supernatural...

The famous music festival Austin City Limits, or ACL, has returned. ACL will be held at Zilker Park during the first two weekends of October. Artists of the rock, indie, country, folk, electronic and hip hop genres will perform at the festival. The organizers of ACL just announced the diverse lineup...

Mr. Leonard Cousins passes by the JROTC room as he reminisces on his old days in the military. He remembers the long road it took to get to where he remains now as an assistant principal at Legacy. “The things I've learned in the Army have given me the foundation that I have today,” Mr. Cousins...

Junior Delia Schulte takes a deep breath as she walks into her first class at Legacy High School. Everyone around her speaks English fluently and without any difficulty. This country has proven to be a lot different than her home- Germany. “I wanted to have an experience here, to see how it really...

As sophomore Maddison Kirby practices her turns over and over again, wanting to execute them perfectly right, she thinks about all the times she came after school to practice dancing for hours. “I really liked dancing and the stuff we did in dance class,” Kirby said. “Then I started coming...

Senior Montana Skidmore steps onto the paintball field as the buzzers blows and she sprints to her position to play. Skidmore knows these hours of practice will pay off as she heads to her first professional paintball tournament. “My favorite thing about paintball is the adrenaline rush,” Skidmore...

The time of year to go on a great vacation, whether that be relaxing on the beach, spending time on the slopes or having fun at an amusement park. Use this list to help you decide which one fits best for your perfect vacation. South Padre If you want to stay in Texas for spring break but still want...

As senior Gabby Taylor speaks with her grandma about embarking on a life changing trip, her grandmother tears up. Gabby thinks about how long she has wanted to do this, and realizes she has to do this. She is going to go on a mission trip to Haiti. “My parents supported me, but they were a little...

Taylor Swift has made her way to be one of the most well-known artists today. Whether you like her or not, you know at least one of her songs that constantly plays on the radio. She has just wrapped up her 1989 World Tour and just released her tour live on Apple Music on Dec. 20, 2015. I have loved...

With silence, the sound of pencils meeting the paper grew louder in senior Kayla Riley’s head. She sat in at her desk at a loss of what to do. This was it; the dreaded SAT. One of the biggest chances to ensure scholarships.  “I was super nervous [about taking the SAT] because I didn’t know...

Senior Ridglea Hearne, shooting guard, thinks about her last season of playing basketball in high school and reminds herself that she needs to stay focused on her goal, to make playoffs. Basketball season is in full throttle now, and the coaches and players are confident with their team. “Seniors,...

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 and other acts of sexual exploitation. As a nation we need to stop human trafficking by reporting...

Club/Sport JV/V Volleyball Where/How Often They Meet 5th Block and everyday after school from 3:00-5:00. What People Think We Do “People think we just play games.” Katelyn Allen, 10. What We Think We Do “We work together to lift each other’s spirits and to beat the opponent.”...

When I was just 2 years old, I took a 10-hour flight overseas to Naples, Italy. I lived in this fascinating place for five years and loved it with all my heart. I moved back to Virginia for about a year then moved back to Italy when I was 7. My dad was in the military and was stationed on the military...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new bill into law in June. The recently added law states that public colleges and universities in Texas must accept a three or higher score on all on AP tests. The goal of the law is to save money for students and universities. If the students receive the credit,...