One of many legends suggests how the Maiden’s Tower, located in the middle of the Bosphorus, got its name: A king’s daughter was placed here to escape death by the bite of a poisonous snake. But the snake found its way to the tower and bit the maiden.
Editorial:
A missing chapter only WCC can fill
A picture is worth a thousand words — at least when there is a picture. Having no picture could in some cases mean a priceless loss. An attempt to solidify tradition seems to be going by the wayside as many Westminster (WCC) senior students, for whatever reason, have decided to not have their photo taken for the University yearbook, the Shadow. We wonder why. The reality is that most are passing up the opportunity to have that Kodak moment not only for themselves but for their ... MORE
A World Observer:
Trip to Istanbul highlights opportunity
Lipstick-red vinyl terminal seats cradled me as I waited for my late night flight to Istanbul, Turkey’s ultimate metropolis. As the plane took off from Ankara, the city ... MORE
Letter to the Editor:
On an individual basis
We are writing in response to JP Krahel’s article “Peer pressure trumps individuality” from last Friday’s Rider News. We apologize if our unity and school spirit at the hockey game was too much of a “dance party” for your liking. If music playing at a hockey game is...MORE
Letter to the Editor:
Process to secure roof over head
I’d like to respond to the article that was published in the Friday, Nov. 10, edition of The Rider News and to reassure you that the housing status that you have enjoyed as a Rider University student is not in jeopardy....MORE
Letter to the Editor:
LGBT status progresses with time
As an alumnus of Rider, I want to commend you on your recent article in The Rider News regarding its ranking in terms of its GPA. I was an accounting major who graduated in 1985. As funny as it may sound to you, I...MORE
