It’s no secret that college students are struggling to afford a college education. Tuition, room and board, student fees, and loan payments are just a few of the financial obligations that students have to worry about. Many students may not know this yet, but it was recently announced that Lawrence Township, in which Rider is [...]

Excerpts from the eulogy delivered by Dr. Joel Phillips, WCC department of composition, history and theory, on Feb. 27 at Gill Chapel.
There are no words that can measure the depth of my gratitude to a community that has done so much for me and my family. Thank you all so much for your love and [...]

On Feb. 25, the rumors were confirmed by Dean Larry Newman that he was going to be merging departments within the College of Business. I have several observations and opinions about such mergers, many of which were raised not only by me, but by several other faculty members at the meeting. I would like to [...]

We have heard it all before from our parents: “Don’t waste your money on useless things.” What most people don’t understand is that useless things are usually what make us the happiest. Sure, you don’t need a Playstation 3, but odds are you want it. How else will you be able to play the new [...]

Parking has continued to be a problem for Rider students. The administration has taken steps to help ease the issue on the Westminster campus. However, neighbors who live around that campus have some concerns about what a new parking lot will mean for them.
On Thursday, Feb. 18, Rider went before the Princeton Regional Planning Board [...]

When the Georgian flag proudly waved before thousands of people on Friday, Feb. 12, at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games, it flew heavy with the weight of unexpected sadness. Hours before, a Georgian luger, Nodar Kumaritashvili, died after he was thrown from his sled during his final practice run at [...]

You may have noticed that our federal government has run aground lately. This can be attributed to the Republican strategy of governance — a strategy that is less about the good of the country and more about derailing progress in hopes of wooing Americans back into their arms next November.
The Republicans have thrown Congressional manners [...]

Everything is going green. Even the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Vancouver’s goal was to make this year’s Winter Olympics the greenest in its history. They have succeeded in many ways.
The Vancouver Olympic Committee (VANOC) has added a green twist to the medals given out this year. Every medal awarded at the games is made from [...]