Skip to Main Content
Covering the Bronco Nation.

The Rider Online | Legacy HS Student Media

Covering the Bronco Nation.

The Rider Online | Legacy HS Student Media

Covering the Bronco Nation.

The Rider Online | Legacy HS Student Media

Ben Schnuck, discusses the 'Fall Schnuck Smash Tournament,' he hosted.

Ben Schnuck, Newspaper

I’m Ben Schnuck, a Senior at Legacy this year. This will be my second year writing for The Rider. I’m the Mansfield Legacy CX Debate Captain and Student Media Representative for the Legacy National Honor Society. I enjoy computers, ukuleles, philosophy, and more. I usually write about politics, movies, TV, philosophy, and occasionally take part in over the top projects that I inevitably regret in the end.

All content by Ben Schnuck
Ben Schnuck, reviews season four of Black Mirror. Season four was released on Netflix, Dec. 29, 2017.

Review: Black Mirror Season Four

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
January 25, 2018

From satirist Charlie Brooker, Black Mirror has finally reclaimed its throne with season four. The largely anticipated season four of technological horror anthology arrived on Dec. 29 with six new episodes. With all the hype, fans, including myself, were worried the new season would disappoint. Meeting...

Continue Reading
2016 Legacy graduate Breton Hawkins is running for Place Six on the MISD School Board. While at Legacy, Hawkins participated in many extracurricular activities, including band, debate, journalism, and others. Early voting for school board representatives begins April 24. (Used with permission.)

Former Legacy Student Runs For School Board

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017

Fresh out of the brick and steel of Legacy, 2016 graduate Breton Hawkins has already made headlines. Back in February, Hawkins announced his campaign for place six on the MISD school board. His platform emphasizes a focus on students, defining them to be the most important aspect of public education. “I’m...

Continue Reading
Ben Schnuck interviews acclaimed screenplay writer, director and producer, Christopher McQuarrie

Q&A With Screenplay Writer Christopher McQuarrie

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
January 25, 2017

He’s a screenplay writer, director and producer. He’s been behind movies like Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation and Edge of Tomorrow. He’s even won an Academy Award for The Usual Suspects, and I had the opportunity to talk with him about life, movies, high school and fighting animal hybrids. He’s...

Continue Reading
Series 3 of Black Mirror premiered on Netflix October 21, 2016

Review: Black Mirror

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
November 15, 2016

Created by brilliant English satirist and broadcaster Charlie Brooker, Black Mirror might be the modern day techno-apocalypse version of ‘The Twilight Zone.' On first glance, this now 13 part anthology appears to just be a small collection of comical short stories. But it gets deeper than that, Black...

Continue Reading
Ben Schnuck, discusses the 'Fall Schnuck Smash Tournament,' he hosted.

A Smashing Success

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
October 2, 2017

Intense screaming fills the room. People pump their fists into the air in celebration. Raw emotion pushes against the walls as Michael King, a senior, walks away with a victory. Stop. Rewind. The clock reads 9:00 a.m. and I’m preparing for the first ‘Fall Schnuck Smash Tournament’ (FSST1),...

Continue Reading
2017 District Bond Election Results

2017 District Bond Election Results

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017

With the May 6th Election wrapping up, the results have been announced. 7,700 voters showed up to make selections pertaining to the $275 million bond and the two spots up for grabs on the MISD school board..   BOND With 65.12% of the voters voting in favor of the $275 million bond, the bond...

Continue Reading
Senior Ben Speigner helps two novice debators in between rounds at a debate tournament.

Debate Duo Advances to State

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
February 28, 2017

Seniors Devyn Hinds and Benjamin Speigner eagerly await the results from their previous debate round. It’s getting late and they just completed the semifinals round of the UIL CX district tournament. The two teams who make it to the finals round, regardless if they win or lose, will qualify for the...

Continue Reading
Opinion: Give Debate a Voice

Opinion: Give Debate a Voice

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
December 14, 2016

At 5:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning, most people are sound asleep. For the debate team, the early hours merely mark the beginning of a long day. Almost every Saturday morning the debate team comes to Legacy to bus over to competitions all over the place. Although an entire day of arguing might not sound...

Continue Reading
EpiPen costs have increased by 471 percent. The cause of the problem has been a contention of much debate. (Creative Commons Photo)

Mylan Implements EpiPen Price Hike

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016

EpiPens, small tubular devices that inject the user with epinephrine, prove to be crucial to those with allergies. This life-saving drug provides quick, temporary treatment to patients with allergic reactions so they can get to the hospital. But recently, Mylan, the company producing EpiPens has implemented...

Continue Reading
Staff Writer Ben Schnuck, counts down the best shows to watch on Netflix.

10 Shows to Watch on Netflix Right Now

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
September 12, 2017

Welcome to 2017, where cable television is dying while our lord and savior Netflix thrives. At almost 94 million subscribers, it isn’t unreasonable to make a statement like that. With so many people watching, so many differents tastes, and so many shows saturating the website, it can be hard to find...

Continue Reading
To get a job, one requirement always stands out: the mighty résumé. Often initially seen as intimidating, the résumé is nothing more than a mere piece of paper covered in words about yourself.

How to Adult: Resumé

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
April 24, 2017

When it comes to being an adult, the largest prerequisite for any sort of adult endeavor is a source of income; a job. To get a job, one requirement always stands out: the mighty résumé. Often initially seen as intimidating, the résumé is nothing more than a mere piece of paper covered in words about...

Continue Reading
A Little Bit of Everything

A Little Bit of Everything

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017

It’s Friday after school. I’m in the band hall before jazz practice. Even though I resemble the stereotype, I’ve never been an official part of band. This year I’m playing piano for Jazz Band II, and I’m certainly lost in it all. I haven’t played piano since I was younger, and, although it’s...

Continue Reading
Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events

Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
January 20, 2017

Based on the hit children’s book series, A Series of Unfortunate Events, released on January 13th, follows the (unfortunate) story of the Baudelaire children and their struggle against the mischievous and villainous Count Olaf (played by Neil Patrick Harris) as he tries to steal the massive Baudelaire...

Continue Reading
Ben Schnuck, 11, discusses his hiking experience

My Most Difficult Hike

Ben Schnuck, Staff Writer
September 7, 2016

About three years ago, I committed to the most difficult and memorable adventure I’ve ever faced thanks to the Boy Scouts of America. Before I quit about two years ago, I was a proud part of the Scouts. Since 1910, the organization has been commonly known for bringing boys on campouts, teaching children...

Continue Reading
Load More Stories
Donate to The Rider Online | Legacy HS Student Media
$2835
$5000
Contributed
Our Goal