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For here or to go?: Reusable containers to aid on-the-go students

Feb 02, 2012 1 Comment by

By Katie Zeck Students have long awaited the time when they would be able to take food out of Dalys and that time is finally here, with a few exceptions. This week, Rider has soft-launched a new take-out container program called the “Green To-Go Club.” The program has been in the works since the renewal

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Unlocking the grid: Rider introduces new class schedule

Feb 02, 2012 No Comments by

By Rachel Stengel If students wish to take a class during the popular D period next semester, they need to look closely at the new class scheduling system before they click to register. The grid for class selection has been revamped and re-lettered to create a more consistent system, increased flexibility of class times and

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Stopping SOPA and piping down PIPA

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By Benjamin Smith If you were having issues opening Wikipedia on your computer Wednesday, Jan. 18, you were not alone. The popular layman-sourced website was participating in an Internet blackout as a part of a protest of three controversial intellectual properties bills: the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), Protect IP Act (PIPA) and the Anti-Counterfeiting

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Photo of the Week

Feb 02, 2012 No Comments

By Maggie Sarlo

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Grad students spruce up business’ product line

Feb 02, 2012 No Comments

By Jen Maldonado Going green landed three Master of Business Administration (MBA) students fourth place in the Small Business Institute Association’s Consulting Project of the Year competition, giving Rider its 20th top 10 or better national finish. Jared Butcher, Kevin Lawton and Phil Simon submitted their consulting report about green cleaning products to the specialized

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Security Briefs

Feb 02, 2012 No Comments

By Katie Zeck Saturday slip-up A slight fall brought about serious injuries for a female resident who was at the Pub on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 1:41 a.m. The student fell while getting up to sit at a table, striking her head and causing a laceration under her eye. Public Safety was called to Gee

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Coming Up…

Feb 02, 2012 No Comments

Friday, Feb. 3 Bronc Buffet, 10 p.m., Dalys   Saturday, Feb. 4 Professional Workshop Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Talbott Library Room 4-5 Spring Festival: Year of the Dragon, Cavalla Room, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.   Sunday, Feb. 5 Lynette Lombard: Paintings, 12 p.m., Art Gallery Superbowl Party, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.,

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Pirating Music Sails New Moral Outlook

Jan 31, 2012 No Comments

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE by Cathleen Leitch The age old tales of pirates raiding the seas with only one good leg and one good eye have turned into accounts of modern day teens unlawfully downloading songs behind closed doors. The term pirate is still defined on dictionary.com as “a person who robs or commits illegal violence at

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Thrift Stores: Trendy or Trash Bins?

Jan 17, 2012 No Comments

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE by Nicole Veenstra Since the beginning of the recession, which officially began in late 2007, Americans have spent their time coming up with various new and creative ways to save money, usually through getting rid of objects and entertainment they have deemed unnecessary. Monstrous, gas-guzzling SUVs can be seen sitting on car lots

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The science of sex-appeal; The ideal man and woman

Jan 14, 2012 No Comments

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE by Ben Moy The man makes eye contact with a woman across the bar. He assesses her attractiveness in a matter of seconds and is ready to make his move. He offers to buy her a drink, and whispers to her what he thinks is a slick pick-up line. The woman rolls her

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Rider student crashes car as a result of gunfire

Dec 16, 2011 No Comments

A male Rider University student was shot at and consequently crashed his car in Trenton on Thursday, Dec. 15, according to The Star Ledger. Nicholas Sakellis, 20, of Clark in Union County suffered minor injuries as a result of the car crash, and none from the shooting, The Star Ledger said. According to police, Sakellis

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