Staff Profile
Jesse Wright –– Managing Editor
I’m not the kind of person to talk about myself very much, so this really isn’t my thing. However, it’s required, so I’m going to do it anyway. I don’t like to read fiction. That surprises people, though I don’t know why. I do like to read nonfiction. I like to learn new things and do stuff, and I’m indecisive. This is strange, so that’s enough about my personal details. Now about my work-school life: I’m going to be helping Amanda, the Editor-in-Chief, with editing and managing the paper. I’m hoping this year will be a good one, especially with all of the new things coming. Oh, and I’m excited.
jwright@therideronline.com
On The Topic Of Love
Jesse Wright, Managing Editor
February 11, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Entertainment Blog, Recent Stories
You’ve all seen them. The people in the halls a little closer to each other than you wanted to see. The ones who think they’re “in love.” They hide in the corners of the stairwells, making things awkward for the lonely individuals on their way to first block. Well, it doesn’t work. Not on me.... Read more »
How To: Play Yu-Gi-Oh! – The Basics
Jesse Wright, Managing Editor
January 31, 2013
Filed under Entertainment, Our Picks, Recent Stories
For many students, its mainstream popularity peaked during the fourth grade and has died down significantly since then, the classic card game, Yu-Gi-Oh! continues to have a hold on thousands of people throughout the world. For anyone looking to pick up a new hobby, Yu-Gi-Oh! offers a fun and thought-provoking... Read more »
Celebrities Influence Students’ Decisions
John Hoang and Jesse Wright
January 2, 2013
Filed under Features, Recent Stories
Sitting on the couch after school, senior Hannah Matula stares absently at the TV watching Jersey Shore. Ever since the show first premiered on MTV, the cast has gathered widespread popularity among teens across the nation. With the advent of modern technology, namely the TV and MP3 players, the ability... Read more »
District-Issued iPads Distract Students In Class
Jesse Wright, Managing Editor
December 21, 2012
Filed under Our Opinion, Recent Stories
Ever since the district-wide deployment of iPads, numerous students, teachers and administrators have praised iPads for their effective use as a learning instrument. Conversely, many have complained about their equally effective use as nothing more than a distraction and outlet to in-class gaming, messaging... Read more »
Brandon Snailer
Jesse Wright, Managing Editor
December 18, 2012
Filed under Personalities
Senior Brandon Snailer marches onto the field, one of hundreds of other graduates. From the stands his parents watch as his drill sergeant dismisses the platoons, ending their ten weeks of basic training. No longer a recruit but an army soldier, Snailer sets out to find his parents and return home. He... Read more »
Custodian Nona Airheart
Jesse Wright and Megan Rathbun
November 8, 2012
Filed under Personalities, Recent Stories
Legacy custodian Nona Airheart walks the empty halls: No light streams through the windows. No sound other than the echo of her own footsteps. No people except for the rest of the night crew. Continuing her work she thinks back to when she became a mother. In her senior year of high school, twenty-one... Read more »
The Importance of Elections
Jesse Wright, Assistant Editor
November 5, 2012
Filed under Our Opinion, Recent Stories
The presidential election, the single most important election in America, often goes unnoticed by millions of individuals across the nation. Despite its significance over 36 percent of the 206 million eligible voters - more than 70 million people, over eight million of which were 18 to 24 - failed to... Read more »
Vote 2012
Jesse Wright and Nick Gross
October 26, 2012
Filed under Top Story
Unique Houses Around the World
Jesse Wright, Managing Editor
September 21, 2012
Filed under Entertainment, Our Picks, Recent Stories
Nautilus House - Mexico City, Mexico This beautiful house, designed to look like the shell for which the builders named it, sports a grand opening through stained glass leading to a living room embedded with deep green flowers and a tree, as well as three floors with a master bedroom and bath, a study,... Read more »
New Economics: Teen Money Management
Jesse Wright, Staff Writer
September 5, 2012
Filed under Features, Recent Stories, Top Story
With many worried about the economy, more students begin to learn how to manage their money, but not many know of personal finance. Not knowing enough about how to manage money can easily send students to poor choices, later leading to debt and financial instability. Senior Melissa Tansey feels she doesn’t... Read more »
Teenagers and Stress
Jesse Wright, Staff Writer
May 17, 2012
Filed under Features, Recent Stories
Coming home from a club meeting, her third extracurricular meeting this week, junior Cynthia Garza heads straight to her room and quickly falls asleep in her bed. Involved in eight extracurricular activities, Garza often feels overworked and exhausted. A natural response to strenuous events, the body... Read more »
TAKS Schedule
Jesse Wright, Staff Writer
March 5, 2012
Filed under News Briefs
Sophomores and juniors will take the English/Language Arts TAKS test this Wed. March 7. Students taking the test will go to their assigned rooms, and testing will begin when the bell rings at 7:10. Administrators will post room assignments around the campus by the end of today. Seniors will not take... Read more »
Teachers With Second Jobs
Jesse Wright
September 1, 2011
Filed under Features
English teacher Stephanie Bonneau grabs her purse and begins to leave her classroom. She turns off the lights on her way out and locks the door behind her. The school has emptied. The students have left to enjoy their weekend, but Mrs. Bonneau has more work yet to come. She makes her way to her car,... Read more »
Legislators To Vote On Concealed Handgun Bill
Jesse Wright
May 1, 2011
Filed under Our Opinion, Recent Stories, Top Story
[If you're here because you followed the link on the front page of our paper, we made a mistake. The proper link is here. ] The United States contains over 4,300 colleges, only about 70 of which currently allow for concealed handguns to be brought on campus. In 2009 alone, 2,590 forcible sexual offenses,... Read more »
JROTC Battalion Takes Home Honors At Battle Of The Brazos
Jesse Wright
February 15, 2011
Filed under News
JROTC competed in the Battle of the Brazos in Waco along with nearly thirty other schools on Jan. 30. The Bronco Battalion, of which five teams contended, won an array of awards on both team and individual levels. The Battalion’s Physical Fitness Team won first place overall, with Commander David... Read more »