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
By Laura Staples Lawrence Township is not always the most exciting scene for college students. There are a few pizza places, a Dunkin’ Donuts and the infamous hotspot for those seeking a hangover cure, Maidenhead Bagel Shop. Luckily, two major cities known for the endless opportunities they offer are just a train ride away. In
By Lisa Henderson hendersonl@theridernews.com As we struggle to endure the winter season’s dreary weather, having consistent access to entertainment is a must. The new year brought with it brand new shows from numerous networks, some worth a watch and others less deserving. We’re also being treated to a few notable returners that drew in
By Chris Exantus It is hard to determine the quality of a movie in the absence of outside expectations, and such is the case of The Artist. Hype for this black and white silent film has reached astronomical levels, with many critics predicting it as a shoo-in for this year’s Best Picture award. Because
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
By Laura Staples For many, finals week seems to be approaching faster than students can open their textbooks and begin to study. This week is the last of classes at Rider, and students are beginning to feel the pressure. When trying to deal with classes and studying while managing a social life, there does
By Laura Staples Attending college is a life-changing experience: the classes, living arrangements, social life and even the food. The dining hall is a social hub for students to meet up with friends and take a break from classes while digging into greasy food. It may not always be simple to choose healthy foods, and
By Vinnie Abbatecola “It’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. It’s time to meet the Muppets.” These are the opening lines to the theme song for The Muppet Show, the 1970s television program that first showcased the late Jim Henson’s popular puppet creations. After a 12-year hiatus from movie theaters,
By Danielle Gittleman The second to last installment in the Twilight Saga franchise, Breaking Dawn Part 1, is definitely worth sinking your teeth into. The story of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan picks up right where it left off. The plot closely follows the book, beginning with the wedding Twilight fans have been waiting
By Lisa Henderson Keep 38 years of tradition alive and watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving with family and friends on Thanksgiving day at 8 p.m. on ABC. For those of you who take great pleasure in eating gluttonously, what is quite possibly your favorite holiday is right around the corner once again. Not only
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