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By Emily Eiermann eiermanne@theridernews.com The weather is getting colder, the stress levels are increasing as the semester approaches midterms and, one by one, students are falling victim to illness. Some coughs can be attributed to fall allergies, but as students return to their dorms and classes and find themselves in constant close proximity to each

By Nicole Veenstra veenstran@theridernews.com When making the transition from high school to college, “worried” can be an understatement to describe the feelings of a freshman student. Liking the person — or people — who can now be referred to as “roommate,” making friends and figuring out where each class is can all cause stress during

By Christopher Exantus Smoking on campus is a common sight. Students can often be found enjoying a cigarette with their groups of friends or simply sitting outside the steps of their dorms puffing away. Rider University is no exception. According to a 2010 report from the American Health College Association, 14.9 percent of students smoked

By Amar Kapadia Professors throughout the nation have felt the heat while competing against cell phones for their students’ attention. One study by Wilkes University found that approximately nine in 10 students admitted to texting in class, according to collegenews.com. When Rider students were asked about the issue of texting in class, the response was

By Laura Staples At first glance, Trent Blanton is your typical theater professor: quirky, funny and booming with personality. Take another look, however, and Blanton’s story is much more complex. Although he currently lives in Lawrenceville, Blanton has been to every major city in North America. Blanton is a professional actor disguised in flannel shirts

By Melissa Lindley Although it is not unusually warm, the tinges of humidity linger in the air while a bird makes its way along the ground of a garden. Its feet make tiny imprints as it attempts to enter the wiry fence, trying to scrounge up a small meal. A wide variety of plants are

By Melissa Libbey Asia Samson steps onto the hardwood floor in front of the cranberry backdrop in Rider University’s Pub. With his black leather jacket and military boots, he comes off as having a hard exterior. He takes off his jacket, revealing the tattoos that run down his arms. All preconceived notions are stripped away,

By Lisa Henderson and Nicole Veenstra The saying “size doesn’t matter” has been used since the beginning of time, but that does not mean it is not still relevant. Ruthie Alcaide, former cast member of MTV’s The Real World: Hawaii and current advocate for alcohol awareness, is a real life example of the saying, measuring

By Lisa Henderson Cheeks and ribs were sore from laughter after the Student Entertainment Council’s comedy show featuring comedian and actor Geoff Keith on Tuesday in the BLC Theater. Keith is a Los Angeles native who starred on MTV’s Disaster Date for two seasons. “Geoff put on a really funny show,” said sophomore Alexis Keller.

By Samantha DeVeau There he was, in a small destitute apartment on the Lower East Side of New York City, weeping as he listened to The Smithereens’ first single on the radio. “Blood and Roses” played in the background as Pat DiNizio realized that he and the Smithereens had finally made it. “I went to