News


For here or to go?: Reusable containers to aid on-the-go students

Feb 02, 2012 No Comments

By Katie Zeck Students have long awaited the time when they would be able to take food out of Dalys and that time is finally here, with a few exceptions. This week, Rider has soft-launched a new take-out container program called the “Green To-Go Club.” The program has been in the works since the renewal

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Features


Students honored for healthy ‘how-to’ videos

Feb 02, 2012 No Comments

By Nicole Veenstra veenstran@theridernews.com With the increasing emphasis on living and eating healthy, many Americans have started to find ways of blending the two into manageable and cost-effective options. For Tiffany Ervin and Teresa Trotta, both juniors and Radio/TV majors at Rider, the opportunity to show others how to start eating healthy fell onto their

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Entertainment


R U Talented? Rider’s own X Factor-style competition is underway

Feb 02, 2012 No Comments

By Cathleen Leitch   America always seems to be on the search for the next big star with shows like American Idol, America’s Got Talent and Star Search. Now Rider University is on its own quest to find the best vocal entertainer on campus with a competition called The R Factor. The idea for The

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Opinion


Editorial: It should be easy being green

Feb 02, 2012 No Comments

The slogan “Broncs Go Green” that Rider has created to represent its fresh eco-friendly mindset is one that seems to ring with pride throughout campus. It is a concept that was accepted for its eco-grasp, positive vibe and affordable options. For many people, institutions and organizations going green has become a way of life, and

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Sports


Dempsey and Broncs bring in new talent

Feb 02, 2012 No Comments

By David Pavlak pavlakd@theridernews.com A day after the Broncs defeated Canisius on Jan. 22, Head Coach Tommy Dempsey and his staff announced the four incoming players for next season: Nurideen Lindsey, Derrick Stewart, Shawn Valentine and Khalil Alford. Dempsey is excited to bring in four fresh faces that can bring something to the program that

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Blogs


Anything Goes Blog: An opinion on professor dress code

Feb 02, 2012 1 Comment

By Dr. Thomas Simonet ESSAY QUESTIONS (choose one): 1. Analyze the impacts of the Napoleonic Code on the Holy Roman Empire. 2. How should a professor dress?   I think I’m going to try No. 2. A professor should dress like a professor. Think how close the word “professor” is to “professional.” In our culture,

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