ONLINE EXCLUSIVE by Nicole Veenstra Since the beginning of the recession, which officially began in late 2007, Americans have spent their time coming up with various new and creative ways to save money, usually through getting rid of objects and entertainment they have deemed unnecessary. Monstrous, gas-guzzling SUVs can be seen sitting on car lots

By Christopher Exantus At first glance, Westminster’s professor of piano, Ingrid Clarfield, does not seem like the type of person who has had to deal with hardships. That is not meant to belittle what she has been through; in fact, it serves as a testament to just how strong she is. Sporting her trademark hair

By Lisa Henderson   The Celebration of Lights is a young tradition, adopted in 1991 when a spirited group of students and faculty met near the campus gates to celebrate unity in the holiday season. Since then, Rider University’s Center of Multicultural Affairs has kept the pasttime alive, inviting student groups to the Celebration of

Having the sniffles is usually a sign that the seasons are changing, yet contracting an illness at Rider is also a result of living on campus and constantly being in contact with dozens of people. That’s one of the risks we take. In this environment, germs can be passed around very easily and it’s important

By David Pavlak pavlakd@theridernews.com While we have all been enjoying our winter break, Rider athletics has continued to roll forward into the New Year. Men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling and track and field have been busy competing even after the students have all gone home to enjoy the month long break. Here is an update

By Michael O’Brien What was once an amazing start to a promising season for the Rider Women’s Basketball team has now turned in the wrong direction since losing Senior Ali Heller to a torn ACL. Many students on campus thought that this would merely be a bump in the road for the Broncs. However, things