September 29, 2006
Same Diploma, Different Price: Students save big by enrolling in CCS

Senior entrepreneurial studies major Mike Briehler is not your typical student. He works full-time, attends Rider part-time, takes just nine credits a semester — and saves a ton of cash. After starting as a full-time student, he discovered a little-known method for attending Rider at half the price by taking courses through the College of Continuing Studies (CCS). “I was going full-time and was going to take a class at Mercer County Community College that they didn’t have here at Rider and then transfer the credit over here,” said Briehler. “[The registrar] said it might be cheaper to join the College of Continuing Studies.” ... MORE

Although all Rider students will receive the same diploma upon graduation, those in CCS will pay half as much tuition. it smaller.
 
 

Cranberry’s rising through ranks

Hard booths. Dirty tables. Not enough seats – or ketchup packets. A boring, dull color that seemed to go on forever. These were the sights that would swarm students as they walked into the Cranberry Café. But the Cranberry Café is no more... MORE

Shows with new style dominate fall TV lineup

Hearing the words “there’s nothing on TV” is probably every college student’s nightmare. Fortunately, networks have recently dished out their annual slew of brand new TV shows that satisfy everyone’s needs, no matter what interests them. Three of these shows – ABC’s Brother’s and Sisters ...MORE

 

 

Editorial:
Finding a cheaper ticket to Rider

As tuition prices soar to new heights at Rider and financial aid assistance is tight, students are left having to choose just how much an education is worth. It is unfortunate ... MORE

Man of Steel
Rider grad student wins bodybuilding title, turns pro

Statistics are always a reliable method of persuasion, so here are the numbers: six first-place finishes, two second-place finishes and two third-place finishes. ... MORE