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Olivia Morris

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer

“I don’t say anything. I merely offer you a facial expression that suggests you’ve gone insane.”

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Opinion: More Graduation Regalia Should Be Allowed

Opinion: More Graduation Regalia Should Be Allowed

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
May 14, 2026

Graduating high school seniors must abide by certain standards set in place by Mansfield ISD that limit regalia able to be worn while walking the stage, such as stoles, cords and medals. Allowed regalia must align with the district’s Vision 2030, demonstrate academic or civil merit and represent a...

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Sisters in Spirit

Sisters in Spirit

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
April 20, 2026

Over 3,000 girls swarm the stage as the drums kick in and the lights flash. I’m mostly surprised more people don’t trip as we sprint down the aisles, cheering and clapping to the beat of ‘Washed’ by Elevation Rhythm. Crowded against the stage, everything else fades away. People laugh, high-five...

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With her hand on her heart, sophomore Cirye Carpenter listens to the national anthem before the game against Mansfield April 7.

Cirye Carpenter: Aortic Achievements

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
April 15, 2026

Doctors milled about, looking at test results and whispering furiously. Sophomore Cirye Carpenter sat amidst the beeping machines and bright lights, anxiously anticipating the diagnosis she had waited on for a month.  In December 2024, doctors told Carpenter she had Anomalous Aortic Origin Of The...

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Hanging up a poster, seniors Katherine Keating and Jordyn Green decorate the varsity gym. Student Council will host the Battle of the Classes pep rally on April 10.

StuCo Hosts Battle of the Classes

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
April 10, 2026

Walking through the cafeteria at lunchtime, Student Council members snap photos of students showing their school spirit by participating in the dress-up days leading up to the annual Battle of the Classes pep rally April 9. “I'm excited for the school spirit that we'll hopefully have,” Student...

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Opinion: Students Should Not Rely on Social Media for News

Opinion: Students Should Not Rely on Social Media for News

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
March 19, 2026

With the growth in social media usage over time, people, young people in particular, rely more and more on social media platforms as their main source of news. Instead of researching reliable sources, people gravitate toward the quick, accessible headlines they see when scrolling. Students should stop...

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Top 10 Romance Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day

Top 10 Romance Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
February 12, 2026

Valentine’s Day brings up many different emotions for people. Maybe you’re in a happy relationship, living the single life or something in between, but no matter how you’re spending Feb. 14, curling up with a good movie can be the best way to spend an evening. Here are some of the best classic...

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During the Sams reopening, Piper Lipscomb, 11, and Reed Pickering, 12, conduct the band. Band performed in front of Sam's Club on Oct. 3.

Junior Advances to TMEA All-State Band

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
February 10, 2026

On Jan. 10, French horn player Piper Lipscomb, 11, earned a spot in the Texas All-State Band after six months of practicing and auditioning her music. In doing this, she became the only student in MISD to make All-State for band. “When I saw the results come out, I honestly couldn’t believe it,”...

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Opinion: Senior Parking Spot Requirements Should Be Less Restrictive

Opinion: Senior Parking Spot Requirements Should Be Less Restrictive

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
January 29, 2026

In May, select parking spots become available for juniors to purchase. On certain days throughout the summer, students could paint those spaces with approved designs to personalize their parking spot for their upcoming senior year. To be approved, designs must fulfill a long list of requirements that...

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During the fall pep rally, Carson Cox, 12, cheers on students during the game. Student Council hosts pep rally to build school spirit and encourage sports throughout the year.

Student Council Hosts Throwback Pep Rally

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
January 23, 2026

All week, Student Council prepared for the pep rally on Jan. 23. As the first pep rally of 2026, Student Council officers decided on a throwback theme, basing the pep rally on 2016 trends, music and fashion. “Everyone seemed really excited about the 2016 trend,” Student Body President Molly Aldrgidge,...

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Impact Of Vaping Among Teens

Impact Of Vaping Among Teens

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
January 13, 2026

According to a study done by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.63 million students vaped in 2024, including 410,000 middle schoolers and 1.21 million high schoolers. Many students develop a serious addiction, with 30% of those students reporting vaping every single day. “When I became...

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The cast of "Best Christmas Pageant Ever" poses with Elementary students after their final dress rehearsal. The show opens Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Legacy PAC.

Little Actors

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
December 8, 2025

For the past few weeks, a Christmas storm has blown through the theater department as they rehearse for their upcoming show, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” For the first time, the play will feature teachers’ children. Senior Zoe Navarte took on the role of stage manager, overseeing the process. “We’ve...

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Opinion: Schools Should Prepare Students for Life

Opinion: Schools Should Prepare Students for Life

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
November 13, 2025

Many high schools require students to have four credits for each of the four core classes: science, math, history and English, but students don’t gain critical real-life knowledge they will use in their day-to-day lives. The school board should reevaluate these requirements and offer more classes that...

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Students can no longer use any personal communication devices during the school day because of HB 1481.

HB 1481 Restricts Phone Use in Schools

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
October 23, 2025

After House Bill 1481 signed into law on June 20, 2025, by Gov. Greg Abbott, students can no longer use any personal communication devices during the school day. Texas Representative Caroline Fairly primarily wrote the bill. “Phone-free schools give students the chance to fully engage in their education...

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Ranking ROYGBIV

Ranking ROYGBIV

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
October 14, 2025

“What’s your favorite color?” The most common question you get asked when you meet someone new. From first days of school to first dates, everyone’s mission is to find out what color of the rainbow speaks to you the most, which can be a problem if you are torn between all the bright shades. Red,...

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At the Varsity Football game against North Crowley, Autumn Capetillo, 11, dances in the stands.

FNL Fringe, Feathers

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
October 9, 2025

On Sept. 18, the Silver Spurs step out onto the field before kickoff. The crowd is electric and the Friday night lights shine bright, illuminating the debut of their new fringe uniforms, the first new uniform the Spurs received since 2012. Head Director Alexandria Thomas began the process of designing...

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During the halftime performance, senior Olivia Luck conducts the band. Band plays their competition show during each football game.

Olivia Luck: Conducting Connections

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
October 8, 2025

Eyes sweep over the band as they prepare to play the first act of their show at halftime. Senior Olivia Luck takes her spot on her podium, lifting her hands, ready to conduct the band at her first football game as drum major. “My favorite thing has been getting to know everyone in the band,” Luck...

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During Legacy's first home game, Head Band Director Mr. Peyton Lee directs the band. Band plays in the stands each quarter of the game and performs their show on the field during half time.

Band Introduces New Directors

Ryan Neef and Olivia Morris
September 11, 2025

New Head Band Director Peyton Lee walks up to door 34 on the last day of school, takes a deep breath and prepares to meet the new group of students he will spend the upcoming years with. After the former band director took a job at Keller Central High School, Mr. Lee stepped in as Legacy’s head band...

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Sophomore Pipe Libscomb plays with marching band at the homecoming game against Weatherford on Oct. 4.

Piper Lipscomb: Melodies, Marching

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
June 5, 2025

Sophomore Piper Lipscomb makes her way down the fine arts hallway for the second time in one day, dragging her French horn and choir binder with her. Lipscomb plays in the varsity Wind Symphony and sings in the varsity mixed Chamber choir. “Music is one of the most important things in my life, and...

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Dear Band Directors

Dear Band Directors

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
May 22, 2025

I’ve never been good with change. I like knowing that things will be exactly the same as they have been. I park in the back parking lot that my sister used last year, even though it would make more sense for me to park in the fine arts lot for band. I take the same staircase I have since the first...

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Georgia Topp, 11, traces Nathan Rothwell's, 9, hand during Partners in Art on May 8.

Partners in Art Grows Companionship

Olivia Morris and Emily Gandy
May 14, 2025

The afternoon sun shines down on Mr. Shane Skinner’s seventh-period partners in art class as they draw pictures on the sidewalk with chalk. During Mr. Skinner's second year at Legacy in 2014, he was asked to take on the Partners in Art class as the previous teacher resigned. “I had worked with...

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Top 8 Testing Tips

Top 8 Testing Tips

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
May 13, 2025

Cultivate good study habits When preparing for a test, it’s important to know the best and most effective ways to study. Setting up a structured schedule with intentional breaks can help keep your brain focused and on track. Additionally, finding a quiet space and eliminating distractions like phones,...

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Junior Bowen Knox works on an assignment in AP U.S. History on Jan. 15.

Benefits of AP Classes

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
May 5, 2025

As the second semester of the 2024-25 school year progresses, counselors will start finalizing students’ schedules for next year. One option for core classes and certain electives is Advanced Placement (AP) courses. AP classes are an introduction to college and give students an opportunity to receive...

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Ty Gery: Perfect Percussion

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
March 11, 2025
Since his sophomore year, Ty Gery excelled in auditions and in January, became a three-time all-state musician. He has also taken on several leadership positions in band. As a junior, he held the position of VP of Logistics, and this year he was given the role of drumline captain.
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Opinion: Reverse vs. Pull-In Parking

Opinion: Reverse vs. Pull-In Parking

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025

When students receive their license, Mansfield ISD issues them parking stickers that they must place on the bottom right corner of their back windshield to park in their school lot. A rule states students cannot pull through or reverse park because the sticker must be visible when checked. The school...

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Key Club members, Rainer Cheek, 12, Sarah Marsteller, 12, Brynley Buck, 11, and Julianne Rouse, 11, announce the plays to students and faculty basketball game.

Behind the Scenes of Toys for Tots

The Rider Online Staff
December 4, 2024
Many organizations on campus participate in the district Toys for Tots hosted at the Center. This year Mansfield ISD will host their 13th annual Toys for Tots celebration from 5-9 p.m. and the Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for The Performing Arts.
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Opinion: Sephora Kids Should Be Stopped

Opinion: Sephora Kids Should Be Stopped

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024

The term “Sephora Kids” became a popular trend among social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok to describe children and tweens who started using adult makeup and skincare products to keep up with beauty standards created by social media.  Studies show 40% of kids ages 8-12 use social...

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ASL Teacher, Ms. Brittany Hamilton, signs to her class on Oct. 29.

Brittany Hamilton: Signing With Love

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024

Hands shaking, ASL teacher Brittany Hamilton looks into the sea of teachers and begins her presentation. She breathes a sigh of relief and feels the nervousness leave her body when she sees the people in front of her raise their hands, turn to their friends and start signing along with her. Up until...

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During partners in PE, senior Grace Gandy plays Jumbo Uno with her peers.

Following FALS

Olivia Morris and Emily Gandy
November 1, 2024

Starting her morning, Ms. Jayme Schroeder helps her students off the bus and out of their parent's cars. She greets her class with a smile as she leads them into school and down to the cafeteria for breakfast, ready to begin another day. “I really enjoy getting up and coming to work,” Ms. Schroeder...

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The new Evolv Monitor, Victoria Aguirre, manages the Evolv System. Students can now hold Chrome books above their heads to go through the system. "It's a successful way to get students through quicker and more efficiently and has been doing well since the APs introduced this concept to me on Monday," she said.

Opinion: Evolv System Keeps Students Safe

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024

In fall of 2023, administrators installed Evolv security detection technology at the front and back doors of Legacy and other MISD schools as an attempt to detect potential threats and weapons in students’ bags as they enter the school. Evolv machines should stay in schools while administrators continue...

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Administration to Install Alarm System

Administration to Install Alarm System

Olivia Morris, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024

As a part of the MISD bond program for safety, crash bars will be installed on Legacy’s exterior doors this year. Crash bars are an alarm system that notifies security and the office if somebody opens a door when they aren’t supposed to. “I'm grateful that we're getting the crash bars,” Principal...

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