Editorial Cartoon by Mike Carlo, Matt Cohen, Casey Jost and Vincent Leggio
February 16, 2007

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.... MORE

Time to celebrate:
Sanda students to usher in New Year

As a Sanda student at Rider, this is my second year studying here and also my second year not spending the Chinese New Year in my hometown, Shanghai. I have become very homesick with the approach of the Chinese New Year because I am not able to spend this holiday with my family. The holiday atmosphere in China is something I really miss. ... MORE

The Face-Off:
Students weigh in on effects of an international residence hall

PRO:

While the idea of an international residence hall may seem a bit foreign to some, I have learned in just a few short weeks that the experiences and knowledge gained from living with someone from a different country are invaluable....MORE

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Letter to the Editor:
Banning guests at events fuels Rider’s ‘suitcase school’ image

For years, Rider has been considered a suitcase school. With most hailing from either New Jersey or the Tri-state area, students at Rider do either one of two things on the weekend: go home or go to the Bronc Buffet. That is, of course, if they can find another Rider student to accompany them. ...MORE

The Sensible One:
Horrific violence is tearing apart lives of children in Uganda

With the month of May comes the long-awaited end of my college career. Graduation will bring about a colossal change in my life and turn my days of being a kid into only a memory. At this time in a person’s life, they look back on their youth and remember just how easy life was compared to what lies ahead....MORE

Letter to the Editor:
Basketball team needs fan energy

As a Rider alum and a long-time fan of Bronc Basketball, I was shocked and disappointed at the student attendance, or lack thereof, at the game against Marist on Monday, Feb.5 ....MORE