This school year started off with an e-mail to all students, reminding them to check MyInfo for their final class schedule. Even though returning students picked their classes knowing exactly where to go on Sept. 9, some room assignments had been changed over the summer. The move was mandated by a revision of fire codes

By Megan O’Connell A secretary, an art professor and an assistant dean might seem to have little in common. But this year, Mary Kildea, Professor Harry I. Naar and Barbara Fruscione were given the same honor — the prestigious Frank N. Elliott Award, named for the 21-year presidency of Rider’s fourth president. The award is

By Dalton Karwacki Imagine anyone in the world being able to find out your name, date of birth or where you live. Imagine opening your credit card bill and finding transactions you never made. Imagine losing your identity, however temporarily. Identity theft, its forms, and ways to prevent it were the focus of a panel

by Kyle Collins New Jersey currently suffers from an unemployment level of 9.7 percent, the highest in over 30 years. Even more concerning is the strong likelihood that next month’s unemployment numbers will be even higher. Therefore, it is no surprise the economy remains a major worry in this gubernatorial election. Republican candidate Chris Christie

by Jonathan Padron Today’s severe economic realities present a challenging time for all Rider students. Whether it’s landing a summer internship or a full-time job after we graduate, nothing is coming easy nowadays. The tax base is dependent on these global markets, and at times it’s a great virtue; but today, it’s quite the burden.

by Heather Shupe Many believe the state debt of $38 billion can be magically fixed by stimulus packages and tax cuts. But independent Chris Daggett knows that there is no quick fix to the economic crisis and is up to the challenge of fixing the problem. He asks, “What happens when the $2 billion in

The days are getting colder. We’re digging to the bottom of our closets for insulation. There’s something lurking in the background, waiting for you to slip up and make one wrong move — like forgetting to wash your hands. You’re coughing. You’re sneezing. You’ve got chills, aches and a runny nose that is comparable to

By Heather Fiore Close your eyes. Imagine being 20 feet away from Brangelina, shaking Danny Glover’s hand or even being part of all the paparazzi on the red carpet. Luckily, I was able to experience all of this and more. Right after stepping out of my last exam last semester, I was given the opportunity

By Carly Totten Sometimes when you stop hoping for things to happen, they actually happen. I was not expecting to receive the best text message of my life on Sept. 12, but I did. My friend Brynne, from Rider, texted me and asked if I wanted to go to the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)