Giving Thanks

The Rider News staff would like to share a list of what we will be giving thanks for on this holiday. We would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving.

Kamni Khan, Executive Editor:

. . . for a loving family, a place to call home, supportive friends and the Duke Blue Devils.

Mike Basford, Managing Editor:

. . . for being blessed with a supportive family, a top-notch education and friends whom I respect and admire.

Melissa Cardwell, News Editor:

. . . for loyal friends who allow me to be me without being critical or deceiving.

Dana Flatekval, News Editor:

. . . for my family, my friends and my nail-dryer.

Dan DiMicco, Opinion Editor:

. . . for a supportive family, a great education at Rider and a loving girlfriend who does more for me than I could ever ask.

Elizabeth Kalos, Opinion Editor:

. . . that I have family and friends who are so loving and supportive of me, no matter how far away I am. I hope I can be as much to them as they all have been to me.

Roger Alvarado, Features Editor:

. . . to have so many great friends and professors that I love and admire.

Nick Schaefer, Sports Editor:

. . . for all the things we take for granted that others don’t have. I am also thankful for what the Yankees accomplished this year.

Joe Dyton, Sports Columnist:

. . . that I have friends and family that care about me. Also, for the Yankees getting to the World Series.

Jaclyn Oceanak, Copy Editor:

. . . for my health, my family and my friends.

Terri Swan, Copy Editor:

. . . for all those I love and that I will be able to spend time with them over the holidays.

Paul Lasky, Copy Editor:

. . . that I still have friends and family to laugh with, to cry with, to get advice from, to give advice to and, above all else, to enjoy life with.

Jennifer Kuhn, Photography Editor:

. . . to have friends and family who are always there and supportive of me, 24/7.

Kevin Chapman, Business Manager:

. . . for being able to live in a peaceful environment. I’m thankful for my family and being able to get an education.

Gina Calla, Advertising Manager:

. . . for my family, my friends and all my loved ones—you know who you are! ;)

Dr. E. Graham McKinley, Faculty Adviser:

. . . for the beautiful weather this fall, and the great staff of The Rider News!

Dr. Thomas Simonet, Faculty Adviser:

. . . for my stalwart students. Despite the horrific events of this fall, students have forged ahead, keeping up, building their lives, sometimes even flashing their great smiles.