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Radio station launches charitable contest

Feb 16, 2012 No Comments by

By Lisa Henderson If the talent of the men’s and women’s basketball teams alone isn’t enough to get you to a game, perhaps the prospect of being rewarded for attending will. 107.7 The Bronc has partnered with ABCO Federal Credit Union as well as both teams to design Launch-A-Bronc, one of many charitable contests hosted

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Bronc’s influence unaffected by unknown identity

Feb 16, 2012 No Comments by

By Nicole Veenstra One of the most recognizable faces on campus is furry and approximately five times the size of the average person’s. This face belongs to Rider’s mascot, the Bronc, and brings to mind five very basic questions: who, what, when, where and why? Luckily for those who are wondering, all of these questions

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Landscapes evoke Lynette Lombard’s senses

Feb 09, 2012 No Comments by

By Megan Blauvelt Many aspiring artists find the uncertainty of success in the art world intimidating enough even before a single piece has been created. For Lynette Lombard, the focus of Rider’s most recent art gallery exhibition “Painting Place,” open until Feb. 26, the challenges that come along with choosing artistry as a profession have

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Photo Gallery: Spring Festival 2012

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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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Finding solutions to help keep resolutions

Feb 02, 2012 No Comments

By Megan Blauvelt Year after year, one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions made at the stroke of midnight is to become more healthy and positive. However, three days into February many people have already forgotten the promise they seemed so committed to on Jan. 1. Based on a 2002 study by time management

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Piano professor plays on despite stroke

Dec 08, 2011 No Comments

By Christopher Exantus At first glance, Westminster’s professor of piano, Ingrid Clarfield, does not seem like the type of person who has had to deal with hardships. That is not meant to belittle what she has been through; in fact, it serves as a testament to just how strong she is. Sporting her trademark hair

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Real or fake, Santa remains a part of Christmas

Dec 08, 2011 No Comments

By Megan Blauvelt You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why – Santa Claus is (maybe) coming to town. For those who celebrate Christmas, Santa Claus’ midnight house-visit was one of the most exciting parts of the holiday when they were younger. Letters are addressed and sent

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Students shoot to show perspective through photos

Dec 01, 2011 No Comments

By Nicole Veenstra Photography is perhaps one of the most beloved pastimes in America. Every year, college students cover their walls with photographs of different celebrities and interests while homeowners choose photography as a way to give their houses personalities. Many others opt to stand behind the camera, capturing images they hope will receive a

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Students choose short hair to show they care

Nov 17, 2011 No Comments

By Nicole Veenstra With Thanksgiving break plans and final exams looming over the heads of students, the length of their hair would seem to be the last thing on students’ minds. For the month of November, however, it has become the main topic of conversation. This is all a result of “no-shave November,” a month-long

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Multitasking can be both essential and dangerous

Nov 17, 2011 No Comments

By Benjamin Moy For college students, multitasking may seem like the only way to get by, especially during the end of a semester. With final projects piling up and social lives that refuse to slow down, students find themselves trying to do as many things as they can at once. This may not be as

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