but its future is uncertain
College students in the United States, who often find a deep hole in their pockets because of the ever-rising debt that occurs as a result of paying off college loans, took a collective sigh of relief on Jan. 17 when the House of Representatives approved a bill to cut interest rates
on federally subsidized, need-based loans.
In 2005-2006, the average tuition and fees for private colleges and universities was $22,218, according to statistics released by the College Board, which was an increase of $344 from the previous academic year.
Princeton Campus SGA President Christian Stück is one of many students who have had to rethink their futures because of debt caused by paying off college... MORE
gradually decrease interest rates from 6.8 percent to 3.4 percent on federally subsidized student loans by the year 2011.
According to a source at Marine.com, every one-in-four men is a veteran of the armed forces. Simple math would then indicate that at least once a semester students at Rider come in contact with one, if not more, of these veterans.
They may have taken the role of professor or staff member but these men and women share the commonality of
serving for their particular country at one time or another.... MORE
Exposed ‘indecency’ sends Wilde to trial
“Controversial,” “disturbing,” “classic” and “meaningful” are just some of the words cast members Kevin Feehery and Faye Rex have used to describe the Fine Arts Department’s latest theatrical production, Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde.
Taken from the transcripts of three court trials, Gross Indecency recaptures 19th century playwright Oscar Wilde, played by senior David Yashin, and his social and moral decline after being accused of homosexuality....MORE
Editorial:
Loan relief near – or is it a mirage?
How many times have we heard political leaders promise to make college more affordable? Too many to even begin counting. But for every time we are assured relief is on the horizon, subsequent action falls short.
Again, we have reason to hope. In an overwhelming vote of 356 to 71, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to cut interest rates in half on government-subsidized student loans. Nationally, this legislation would impact the wallets of 5.5 million students according to The Associated Press. ... MORE
One of a Kind
Westminster musician/diver juggles one hellacious schedule
By day, she’s a melodious pianist. By nightfall, she’s a prospective Olympic diver. In between, she’s preparing for those dreams. Sometimes she sleeps — but only when she’s lucky.
No, it’s not the life of a female superhero, although some may put up a good argument for her. It’s a quick glance at an average day in the life of the multi-talented Shannen Kahler, a Rider diver who is finishing up her last year of competitive eligibility in the pool, and is also a junior music education major with a piano primary concentration on the Princeton campus. ... MORE
