By Katie Hambor   It’s 1985 in Ridgefield, New Jersey. Hair is big, bridesmaids’ dresses are poufy and parachute pants are in. You are transported to A Touch of Class reception hall for a night of music and dancing, and the show begins. Rider University’s musical theater program presented numerous performances  of “The Wedding Singer”

By Jess Scanlon   From beginning to end, The Last Mountain is the tale of environmental heroes and corporate villains. It is a story of a struggle that has lasted for years between big bosses and oppressed residents who are determined to save the breathtaking landscapes that adorn their neighborhoods. Students were able to view

By Chris Exantus   There’s a certain fascination that comes with watching reality television, perhaps because these shows often feature everyday people rather than actors. Suddenly, fame isn’t something that’s restricted to the upper-class or the extremely talented — anyone can be famous.  And in today’s YouTube-centric society, it seems that fame is only one

By Melissa Lindley   We’ve all heard the timeless question: “what’s in a name?” But have we ever stopped to think about what other aspects of various cultures might mean to us? The students of the Introduction to Women’s Studies course held a panel discussion on the perceptions and stereotypes of accents and gender in

By Megan Blauvelt   Going to concerts is a luxury for those who don’t attend them often, but others who see famous stars frequently – not so much.  Having an on-campus concert featuring any artist can be fulfilling or a disappointing, depending on who the artist is. Rider University has chosen rapper Lupe Fiasco of

By Monica Jaramillo   The sounds and moves of Michael Jackson were resurrected Monday in the BLC Theater during the Michael Jackson Tribute, performed by traveling troupe “King Michael.” This show was created and designed to commemorate the music and life of the one and only King of Pop. At the show’s start, film began

By Emily Landgraf Most authors do not begin readings by spouting off their bosses’ Facebook updates. Most authors are not Shane Jones, and that was exactly how he began his reading Thursday, Nov. 3 in Sweigart Auditorium. Jones, who was brought to Rider courtesy of Writer’s Block, has an atypical story. His debut novel Light

By Lisa Henderson   If the phrase “Its-a me, Mario!” was a staple during the course of your childhood, you may be missing the 1990’s a bit. For most people our age, the chubby Italian plumber became a household name early on, a name that when mentioned conjures some of the best memories. Characters that

By Melissa Lindley     Despite the chilly weather and reports of impending snow, the Jersey Shore heate up at Asbury Park’s Convention Hall on Oct. 28. People of all ages packed the boardwalk, restaurants and bars, donning hoodies and even the occasional costume for the upcoming Halloween festivities. The occasion? An intimate evening of

By Alicia Abruzzese       Hearts and minds were brought to a sense of sympathy and compassion this past weekend as Rider’s Theater department, under the direction of Professor Trent Blanton, presented Moisés Kaufman’s The Laramie Project, a story of a precious and undeserving life lost. The Laramie Project is a very poignant, tear-jerking

By Emily Eiermann eiermanne@theridernews.com       Musicians have a habit of working together on projects: Rihanna and Jay-Z in “Umbrella,” for example, or Santana and Rob Thomas with their song “Smooth.” In fact, teamwork has gotten so wide-spread that there are Grammy awards for best collaborations in country, pop and rap. However, very rarely