By Christina LoBrutto One is a German Jew. The other is a Polish Catholic. One now lives in Jamaica, Queens. The other in the Hamptons. One is single. The other is married with four children. Their two backgrounds could not be more different, but they do share one very important thing in common:
By Cathleen Leitch “How do I know if I’m addicted? Where should I turn for advice?” Addictions: A Christian Perspective, an event hosted by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Wednesday night, sought to answer these questions often running through an addict’s mind. Robin Downs, a private practice Biblical Counselor, shed light on a common issue through spiritual
By Holly Fuller Though we’re only halfway through Black History Month, we’ve seen the deaths of three enormously influential African American cultural icons. Blues legend Etta James, Soul Train host Don Cornelius and the far-too-young Whitney Houston have passed, leaving us to reflect on the mark they’ve made in American history. Etta James
By Vinny Abbatecola Soon it will be time to invite a man named Oscar into your home and with his presence comes the celebration of this past year’s achievements in motion pictures. It’s the 84th Annual Academy Awards ceremony – the night in Hollywood that everyone in show business eagerly anticipates, and
By Chris Exantus If there’s ever a constant to be relied upon, it’s that someone somewhere is adapting a William Shakespeare play. Rider University’s Westminster College of the Arts will be continuing the cycle by performing the Shakespeare play A Midsummer Night’s Dream from Feb. 16 through 19 in the Bart Leudeke Center
By Nicole Veenstra veenstran@theridernews.com Rider’s Senior Year Experience is sponsoring a trip on Friday, Feb. 24, for Broadway lovers to experience the rags-to-riches story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in Jersey Boys. According to the show’s website, Jersey Boys is the story of “four blue-collar kids working their way from the streets
By Lisa Henderson hendersonl@theridernews.com Diehard Harry Potter fans can breathe a sigh of relief – their beloved Daniel Radcliffe has proven with his starring role in a remake of the 1989 horror film The Woman in Black that he is not typecast in cinema. This gloomy, creepy film isn’t likely to stand alongside
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
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