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Comic: Harvey and Schnozola - The Rider News By N. D. Medal Nicholas Medal is a senior computer science major

Harvey and Schnozola face financial struggles. Check out the full comic on theridernews.com/comic-harvey...

Comic by N.D. Medal

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Letter to the editor: Welcome to rock bottom - The Rider News By David Spoganetz As I sit here typing this letter to The Rider News, reflecting on the Rider men’s

In response to Rider men’s basketball’s most recent loss to Merrimack, former Rider student, expresses his displeasure with the team and its leadership. theridernews.com/letter-to-th...

By David Spoganetz
Graphic by Gail Demeraski

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Exploring Black history through trivia and clothing - The Rider News By Madison Lewis  During rounds of Black History Month-themed bingo and trivia, muffled whisper

Students dress up as famous Black figures throughout history during a night of games and food hosted by the Making Connections Program. Read more on theridernews.com/exploring-bl...

By Madison Lewis
Photos by Madison Lewis

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Rider suffers first loss of season at home - The Rider News By Emma Geremia-Hartigan Rider fell 14-10 to the University of Rhode Island at Ben Cohen Field, batt

Lacrosse had a tough welcome home to Ben Cohen field as they lost to the University of Rhode Island on Feb. 14. Read more on theridernews.com/rider-suffer...

By Emma Geremia-Hartigan
Photo by Morgan Dickens

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New enrollment initiatives attempt to draw students to Rider - The Rider News By Mary-Simone Collazo and Grace Bertrand Rider’s Enrollment Management Office is rolling out a seri

University administrators have created new plans to make Rider appeal to incoming freshmen. Read more on theridernews.com/new-enrollme...

By Mary-Simone Collazo and Grace Bertrand
Photo by Mary-Simone Collazo

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Joyce Manor shares pop, punk and heartbreak in new album - The Rider News By Marissa Spencer The first time I heard Chase Knobbe’s guitar wail in “Constant Headache,” I knew

Pop-punk musical group Joyce Manor’s latest album “I Used to Go to This Bar” explores different emotional themes with its classic indie sound. theridernews.com/joyce-manor-...

By Marissa Spencer
Graphic by Kamiyah Jenkins

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New ‘Wuthering Heights’ adaptation takes creative liberties - The Rider News By Alfie Eville The new film adaptation of  “Wuthering Heights” has hit the theaters, directed

The new film adaptation of the classic Emily Brontë novel, “Wuthering Heights,” took many creative liberties in comparison to the source material.
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By Alfie Eville
Photo by Libby D’Orvilliers

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Rider Pets: Striper the Cat pounces into stardom - The Rider News By Teagan Rotella Her striking blue eyes and mesmerizing features were not the only reasons Striper

Get to know about the life of a Rider resident with a cat-ittude: Striper the cat, featuring her caretaker Olivia Teitelbaum. Read more on theridernews.com/rider-pets-s...

By Teagan Rotella
Photo courtesy of Olivia Teitelbaum

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Broncs split at home as MAAC Tournament approaches - The Rider News By Joshua Yuhas With the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament rapidly approaching, Rider wo

After a loss to Saint Peter’s University, Rider women’s basketball keeps their MAAC Tournament hopes alives with a big win over Marist University. Read more on theridernews.com/broncs-split...

By Joshua Yuhas
Photo by Yanuel Santos

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Broncs drop two, officially eliminated from MAAC contention - The Rider News By Samantha Clark The Broncs hosted the Mount Saint Mary’s University Mountaineers, falling 65-55 af

With their double loss weekend to Mount Saint Mary’s University and Sacred Heart University, Rider men’s basketball has fallen out of the running for the MAAC Tournament. theridernews.com/broncs-drop-...

By Samantha Clark
Photo by Liliana R. Basile
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New registrar at Rider looks to ‘stabilize’ the university - The Rider News By Grace Bertrand Stepping into his new role as registrar just two years after he became assistant r

Since Rider’s previous registrar departed from the university, Daniel Pavlick has taken the role within the office going forward. Read more on theridernews.com/new-registrar/

By Grace Bertrand
Photo by Grace Bertrand

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Brief: Open investigation on sexual assault case at Rider - The Rider News By Grace Bertrand Lawrence Police are investigating a sexual assault alleged to have happened Jan. 1

Lawrence Police reported that a sexual assault took place at Rider on Jan. 1 to Public Safety, who then notified the campus community through a Timely Warning. Read more on theridernews.com/open-sexual-...

By Grace Bertrand
Photo by Caroline Haviland

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Another year without Amazon — ‘easy enough’ - The Rider News By Libby D'Orvilliers Almost exactly a year ago today, a piece I wrote about my 2025 New Year’s reso

In a follow-up to her piece published a year ago pledging a boycott of Amazon.com, a student shares what the process of keeping this “resolution” was like. theridernews.com/another-year...

By Libby D’Orvilliers
Graphic by Gail Demeraski

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2026 Oscar awards: Heading to the big screen - The Rider News By Alfie Eville Last week, I went over my Oscar predictions for “Best Casting,” “Adapted and Origina

As the Oscars approach, a student reviewer and movie buff shares his predictions for the winners of several of the biggest categories at the awards show. theridernews.com/2026-oscar-a...

By Alfie Eville
Graphic by Yanuel Santos

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Senior Spotlight: Jasmely Dejesus - The Rider News By Jasmine White Once a timid freshman from Manhattan, New York, in a foreign area without her mothe

Learn about senior psychology major Jasmely Dejesus, how she decided to choose Rider, her impact through her leadership roles at Rider and the importance of her loved ones in her life. theridernews.com/senior-spotl...

By Jasmine White
Photo courtesy of Jasmely Dejesus
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Shining Light on Black Excellence: Destiny Gardner - The Rider News By Sofia Santiago Destiny Gardner does it all. As a junior entrepreneurial studies major with a danc

Destiny Gardner’s journey at Rider and beyond, from becoming president of the Rider Dance Team and of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. chapter at Rider, and more. theridernews.com/shining-ligh...

By Sofia Santiago
Photo courtesy of Destiny Gardner

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PREVIEW: Recharged Broncs hungry for redemption - The Rider News By Benjamin Shinault Rider's 2025 baseball team was historically good: it clinched its first Metro A

Coming off a very successful 2025 season, Rider baseball hopes to go all the way in the 2026 season and take home a MAAC championship. theridernews.com/preview-rech...

By Benjamin Shinault
Photos by: Destiny Pagan, Josiah Thomas
Graphic by: Yanuel Santos

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Rider student charged with possession of child sexual abuse material  - The Rider News By Caroline Haviland Rider sophomore Ethan Byrne has been charged with possession of sexual abuse ma

Sophomore game design major Ethan Byrne was arrested and charged with possession of child sexual abuse material on Jan. 20. Read more on theridernews.com/student-arre...

By Caroline Haviland
Photo courtesy of Camden County Prosecutor’s Office

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‘I Believe in Rider’ campaign garners mixed reactions - The Rider News By Cal Sutton From yard signs to huge banners and spray painted windows, the “I Believe in Rider” ca

The ‘I Believe in Rider’ campaign has flooded campus with signs and graffiti, showcasing school pride, which has been met with mixed opinions. Read more on theridernews.com/i-believe-in...

By Cal Sutton
Photo by Yanuel Santos

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Spreading the love — without the junk - The Rider News By Jenna Munswami February is a month filled with chocolates, stuffed animals and, as of late, cheap

Valentine’s Day gifts can be very impersonal and tacky. Show your loved one that you care with personalized and sustainable gifts instead. Read more on theridernews.com/avoid-needle...

By Jenna Munswami
Photo by Libby D’Orvilliers

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Rooted in Rider’s backyard: The Gingered Peach bakery - The Rider News By Teagan Rotella and Madison Lewis The scent of cinnamon and raspberry permeated through the air on

Rider Dining spotlights local Black-owned and African American–owned businesses, this week featured The Gingered Peach bakery located in Lawrenceville. theridernews.com/rooted-in-ri...

By Teagan Rotella and Madison Lewis
Photos by Morgan Dickens

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New-coached Broncs start season with a win - The Rider News By Emma Geremia-Hartigan Rider lacrosse opened its season with a 12-8 road win over Fairleigh Dickin

For the third straight season, Rider lacrosse opened up its season with a win over Fairleigh Dickinson University. Read more on theridernews.com/new-coached-...

By Emma Geremia-Hartigan
Photo by Josiah Thomas

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Rider events left uncertain in ‘transition’ period - The Rider News By Grace Bertrand The future of Rider-staple events like R-Factor and the yearly spring concert is u

Certain campus and Student Entertainment Council events are up in the air following universitywide changes. Read theridernews.com/sec-changes/

By Grace Bertrand
Graphic by Gail Demeraski

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Comic: Harvey and Schnozola - The Rider News By N. D. Medal Nicholas Medal is a senior computer science major

Harvey and Schonzola get into a tricky situation and go into hiding. Read more on theridernews.com/comic-harvey...

By N.D. Medal

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NBA trade deadline brought big surprises - The Rider News By Terrell Munford As the majority of basketball fans know, the National Basketball Association trad

This past NBA trade deadline brought some surprises and shook-up the basketball world. Read theridernews.com/nba-trade-de...

By Terrell Munford
Graphic by Gail Demeraski

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Muller’s Pub at Rider attracts football fans to watch the 2026 Super Bowl - The Rider News By Michael Bolcato and Stacie Hueter Every year, millions of sports fans gather around their TV scre

Students gather together to watch and give their opinions on the 2026 Super Bowl and the halftime show in Muller’s Pub. Read theridernews.com/mullers-pub-...

By Michael Bolcato and Stacie Hueter
Graphic by Gail Demeraski

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From dominance to dominated, Rider splits two - The Rider News By Joshua Yuhas and Benjamin Shinault It was an up and down week for Rider women’s basketball as the

Rider women’s basketball had a comeback win when they hosted the Manhattan Jaspers, but fell on the road to the Merrimack Warriors in a blowout loss. theridernews.com/from-dominan...

By Benjamin Shinault and Joshua Yuhas
Photo by Yanuel Santos

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Broncs face largest losses in MAAC play all season  - The Rider News By Samantha Clark and Liliana R. Basile The Rider Broncs fell to 2-12 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Con

Rider men’s basketball faced two hard-hitting losses at Marist University and against Merrimack College, putting up the largest point deficits in conference play all season. theridernews.com/broncs-face-...

By Samantha Clark and Liliana R. Basile
Photo by Liliana R. Basile

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Housing on campus faces changes under new leadership - The Rider News By Caroline Haviland For the second year in a row, Rider students are adjusting to new procedures in

Formerly named the Residence Life Office, the Department of Residential Education and University Housing changed its procedures and some of its requirements. theridernews.com/changes-to-r...

By Caroline Haviland
Photo courtesy of Rider University

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2026 Oscars are stacked with great nominees - The Rider News By Alfie Eville The nominees for the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, were announced on Jan

The 98th Academy Award nominations are out and a student film fan shares predictions of the winners. Read more on theridernews.com/2026-oscars-...

By Alfie Eville
Graphic by Yanuel Santos

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