By Charles Guthrie

They almost had it. The Broncs had a lead for most of the game, and an upset over North Carolina State on national television looked promising until guard Farnold DeGand hit a three-pointer about seven minutes into the second half to give the Wolf Pack its first lead since 13:11 in the first.

By Kristie Kahl

The Rider women’s basketball team suffered a 66-58 road loss to the University of Pennsylvania after defeating the University of Central Florida (UCF) last week, 76-74.

On Wednesday night, the Broncs (3-3) led 56-53 before Penn went on a 13-2 run to clinch a Quaker win. After 15 lead changes, Penn claimed the final change 57-56 with four minutes left in the game.

And then there were three. Last spring there were five fraternities on the Lawrenceville campus. Then, Phi Kappa Tau was disbanded in the aftermath of Gary DeVercelly’s death and evidence of underage drinking was found in the investigation of the incident. Now, the University has rightfully rendered its decision to dissolve the Beta Mu chapter of Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT), Rider’s oldest Greek organization.

By Eric Malave

It has been tough for the Rider wrestling team to pick up a win this season, as it has struggled against some of the nation’s best.

Right after facing off against Missouri, the Broncs took on No. 2-ranked Iowa State, which defeated the Broncs 35-0, winning all 10 scheduled bouts.

Only 10 days removed from the tragic events of 9/11, former Mets catcher Mike Piazza revived a city in mourning by hitting an unforgettable home run to cap off a comeback win against the rival Atlanta Braves.

By Charles Guthrie

A lot of students on campus have wondered why Rider doesn’t have a football team and if it will ever get one.
If you’re waiting for it to happen, don’t get your hopes up. However, if you’re looking for a place to get your college football fix, look no farther than Piscataway, N.J., home of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

By JP Krahel

After last week’s explosive investing discussion (“Saving a little today will create cushy nest egg for tomorrow,” The Rider News, 11/16/07) our intrepid hero promptly called his dad’s broker and said, “Put all my money in an IRA and double it by next year!” Said hero now waits in your dorm’s trash room for discarded pizza boxes.

By Nadine Tester

Bill Richardson, governor of New Mexico and one of the Democratic candidates for president, has many proposals for change. His main focuses are providing quality health care and making education more affordable. He also has a detailed, yet, simple, plan not only to address, but to end, the war in Iraq.

By Katelyn Friel

Fred Thompson, former senator of Tennessee, is one of the eight Republican candidates vying for his party’s nomination and ultimately, the presidency. Thompson has dedicated his life to a wide range of pursuits, including politics, family and more notably, acting. Many know him for his former role as District Attorney Arthur Branch on the prime time hit Law & Order.