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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Vinnie Abbatecola A class can hear many interesting stories from professors if they are likeable enough to get the class to pay attention. Dr. Jack Sullivan, an English professor at Rider University, is one of those successful professors. One of the reasons why his students should pay attention is because he writes for the
By Laura Staples George Nick sees the world as if it were really made of oil-based paint. His artwork can be found in some of the nation’s most popular museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the Hirschhorn Museum and the Corcoran Gallery of
By Natia Katsantonis When it comes to Halloween costumes, anything goes. Perhaps you have no qualms about dressing up as the same thing every year — you know who you are — or maybe you find comfort in convenient pre-packaged getups that can be purchased at your local supplier. But this year, why not try
By Monica Jaramillo Costumes, trick-or-treating and, of course, ghosts and ghouls can all be found on one night and one night only — Oct. 31, better known as Halloween. Halloween can be a great time for anyone. For children, it is the one holiday when they can pretend to be whatever they would like for
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