There are many signs that point to the start of the holiday season: holiday music on almost every radio station, crazy shoppers and their love of discounts and of course, decorative lights that dress neighborhoods one house at a time. But at Rider, ever since the Student Government Association (SGA) decided not to put up

The Rider News ran an article on multitasking entitled “Multitasking can be both essential and dangerous,” stating that, for the most part, college kids find it beneficial. It mentioned that you have to be trained to handle multiple things simultaneously. My life experience as a student and educator is the precise opposite. While in graduate

College: a testing ground of independence for millions of young adults. It’s also the time in our lives when we mold our abilities into worthwhile careers, when true love erupts between similar-minded individuals and when celebrations seem to occur at a moment’s notice. While I’m not as young as some of the other students beginning

If you are anything like the majority of college students and me, one of your first thoughts upon waking up in the morning is “I need coffee.” As a college student, it is easy to find yourself knee-deep in work. Oftentimes, it’s impossible to get enough sleep to keep you going. The solution? Coffee. Coffee

“Good grades, enough sleep and a social life. You can only have two in college, not all three.” This seems to be the idea that many college students, Rider students included, live by every semester. Midterms are finally over but finals have not yet begun, and it looks like it’s about that time when students

Cold weather has arrived and is here to stay for at least the next few months. The days are getting shorter, leaves are falling to the ground and frost is appearing on windows first thing in the morning. In these cold months, the period of time from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day is considered the

      Home is not where you fall asleep at night; it is where your heart lies. I spend most of my day working and attending classes at Rider, and consider it more of a home than my so-called permanent address at times. This is an opinion shared by my fellow commuters as well. A few

Whether you’re a freshman or senior, if you reside on campus, you are probably anxious to rest and relax with an old-fashioned home-cooked meal. Thanksgiving is a vital holiday for any college student. As a resident, living at Rider is a double-edged sword: I don’t have to drive myself home every day, but I don’t

Buying local any time of the year is important, but this time of year is when it really makes a difference. Whether you’re going out, eating in or entertaining a crowd, there are always resources available to help you make the most sustainable choice, especially during the holiday season. – Vegetables: Buying locally grown vegetables