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This week, Harvey and Schnozolla are confronted with the horrors of AI.
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By N.D. Medal

#TheRiderNews #RiderUniversity #Comic #FunnyPapers #AI #Fall2025
The Twisted Ventures of Harvey J. Cedars - The Rider News
Nov. 12, 2025 By N. D. Medal Nicholas Medal is a senior computer science major
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November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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In today’s ever-quickening trend cycles, it is important to be aware of the harmful effects that fast fashion has on the planet and try your hand at different ways to be more sustainable as you express your style.
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By Jenna Munswami
#Rider #Sustainability #FastFashion
Time to ditch fast fashion — and fast - The Rider News
By Jenna Munswami One of the most exhausting parts of today’s fashion trends is how fast everything
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November 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Black Men Unified and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. collaborated with Rider Counseling Center to give a presentation on mental health awareness.
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By Brannagh Rattigan and Jasmine White
Photos by Jasmine White
#Rider #BlackMenUnified #PhiBetaSigma #CounselingCenter
Mending moods with BMU and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - The Rider News
By Brannagh Rattigan and Jasmine White The sounds of laid back music and laughter led the way to a r
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November 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Rider field hockey faced their final matchup of the season with a shutout 2-0 loss against Fairfield University, the top-seeded team in the Northeastern Conference.
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By Kadie DiGiuseppe
Photo by Liliana R. Basile

#TheRiderNews #Broncs #NEC #D1FieldHockey #Sports
Broncs season ends in first round of tournament, spirits remain high  - The Rider News
By Kadie DiGiuseppe  Rider field hockey fell short in its first game of the Northeastern Conference
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November 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Rider has an annual flag-planting event honoring veterans for Veterans Day to show appreciation for their service.
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By Cal Sutton
Photo by Cal Sutton

#TheRiderNews #RiderUniversity #VeteransDay #PlantAFlag #Fall2025
Rider’s annual Plant-A-Flag supports community members for Veterans Day - The Rider News
By Cal Sutton Rider’s annual Veterans Day Plant-A-Flag is a volunteer event showing support and soli
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November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Director Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest film “Bugonia,” offers viewers an eerie and absurdist look into a potential future of our planet and is worthy of praise.
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By Alfie Eville
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#TheRiderNews #RiderUniversity #Bugonia #FilmReview #Fall2025
‘Bugonia’ is a bizarrely engaging new film - The Rider News
By Alfie Eville Director Yorgos Lanthimos continues his streak of excellent film releases with “Bugo
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November 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Kane Smego, a poet and rapper from Los Angeles, California, visited Rider for his second time, sharing his poetry and musical gifts with students.
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By Stacie Hueter
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#TheRiderNews #RiderUniversity #KaneSmego #CCB #Fall2025
Smego’s slam poetry empowers and emboldens students - The Rider News
By Stacie Hueter ​​Poet and rapper Kane Smego flew from California to New Jersey, traveling approxim
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November 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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The 2025 season has come to a close for Rider men’s soccer. The Broncs finished on a high note taking down Mount Saint Mary’s 2-0.
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By Benjamin Shinault
Photo by Liliana R. Basile

#TheRiderNews #MAAC #Rider #Broncs #Soccer #D1Soccer #Fall2025
Broncs finish season with a shutout road victory  - The Rider News
By Joshua Yuhas Rider men’s soccer had a 2-0 road win over Mount Saint Mary’s University on Nov. 5,
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November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Rider’s Business College invited students to share why they chose Rider at a Nov. 7 open house to encourage prospective students to choose Rider as their home.
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By Zyheim Bell
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#RiderUniversity #TheRiderNews #NormBrodsky #WhyRider #Fall2025
Choosing Rider: A home with ‘something for everyone’ - The Rider News
By Zyheim Bell During a time of financial crisis, Rider’s open houses serve as a way for the institu
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November 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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The debut literary fiction novel from Pulitzer Prize-winner Quiara Alegría Hudes, “The White Hot” tells a heartwrenching story and is sure to be on award-winner lists this upcoming season.
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By Libby D’Orvilliers

#TheRiderNews #BookReview #QuiaraAlegríaHudes
‘The White Hot’ packs an emotional punch in a small package - The Rider News
By Libby D'Orvilliers Anger is a complicated emotion, to say the least. When it manifests itself and
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November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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The Pop, Rock and Hip-Hop Ensemble held its fall concert, featuring covers of popular songs and original selections.
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By Sofia Santiago
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#TheRiderNews #RiderUniversity #StudentEntertainmentCouncil #PopRock&HipHopEnsemble #Fall2025
PRHH Ensemble performance strikes a chord - The Rider News
By Sofia Santiago Serene orange lights graced the Bart Luedeke Center theater stage, shining on vari
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November 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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For the first time since the 2016-17 season, Rider women’s basketball opened up its season 1-0 after taking down Lafayette College 65-58 at home.
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By Benjamin Shinault
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#TheRiderNews #Broncs #Rider #basketball #MAAC #womenssports #Fall2025
New-era Broncs start 1-0 in home opener victory - The Rider News
By Benjamin Shinault In Head Coach Jackie Hartzell’s first game coaching Rider women’s basketball, t
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November 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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The Broncs faced Rutgers University for their second out-of-conference game of the season, falling 81-53 against the Big Ten Scarlet Knights.
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By Samantha Clark
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#TheRiderNews #Broncs #Rider #MAAC #D1Basketball #Sports #Fall2025
Broncs begin losing streak in nonconference play - The Rider News
By Samantha Clark The Rider Broncs traveled north to Piscataway, New Jersey, on Nov. 5, where they f
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November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Rider President John Loyack’s March to Sustainability Plan calls for sacrifices from students and faculty by cutting scholarships and initiating large-scale layoffs.
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By Grace Bertrand
Graphic by Gail Demeraski

#TheRiderNews #RiderUniversity #Fall2025
Plan calls for student, faculty sacrifices - The Rider News
By Grace Bertrand Student scholarships for athletes, student government leaders and student media ar
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November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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John Loyack shared his March to Sustainability Plan on Nov. 10, announcing that the university will lay off 25% of full-time faculty by Dec. 31 after it was placed on financial probation. Read more theridernews.com/rider-set-to...

By Grace Bertrand
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BREAKING: Rider set to lay off 25% of faculty after university placed on financial probation  - The Rider News
By Grace Bertrand Rider administrators plan to lay off 25% of its full-time faculty by Dec. 31, afte
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November 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Junior acting for TV, film, and theater major Alex Theis was arrested and charged with aggravated assault following an incident in Poyda that prompted a universitywide shelter-in-place. Read more theridernews.com/breaking-new...

Story: Caroline Haviland
Graphic: Gail Demeraski
BREAKING: Student charged with aggravated assault during campus lockdown - The Rider News
By Caroline Haviland As students sat in academic, dorm and recreational buildings across campus, a u
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November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Rider President John Loyack shared his March to Sustainability Plan on Nov. 10, announcing that the university will lay off 25% of full-time faculty by Dec. 31 after it was placed on financial probation.
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By Grace Bertrand
Photo courtesy of Jay Roberson
BREAKING: Rider set to lay off 25% of faculty after university placed on financial probation  - The Rider News
By Grace Bertrand Rider administrators plan to lay off 25% of its full-time faculty by Dec. 31, afte
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November 11, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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Junior acting for television, film and theater major Alex Theis was arrested and charged with aggravated assault following an incident in Poyda Hall that prompted a universitywide shelter-in-place on Nov. 10.
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Story by Caroline Haviland
Graphic by Gail Demerski
BREAKING: Student charged with aggravated assault during campus lockdown - The Rider News
By Caroline Haviland As students sat in academic, dorm and recreational buildings across campus, a u
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November 11, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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Halloween is a fun and enjoyable holiday for many. Employers and schools alike should have the day off to allow for celebrations.
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By Michael Bolcato
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#TheRiderNews #RiderUniversity #Fall2025 #Halloween #Holidays
Halloween celebrations warrant a day off - The Rider News
By Michael Bolcato Every Oct. 31, a special holiday comes around: Halloween. Kids get dressed up as
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November 7, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Spectrum club dresses up for Halloween and plays Dress to Impress with each other, offering a safe space for all.
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By Sofia Santiago
Photo by Sofia Santiago

#TheRiderNews #RiderUniversity #Fall2025 #Spectrum #DresstoImpress
Spectrum dresses for the occasion in ‘Dress to Impress’ - The Rider News
By Sofia Santiago Students gathered in Lynch Adler Hall Room 127 on Oct. 29 to attend the weekly Spe
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Rider women’s soccer taxing 2025 season has come to a close, defeating Sacred Heart 1-0 in a shutout at home.
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By Liliana R. Basile and David Valdes
Photo by Liliana R. Basile

#TheRiderNews #Broncs #Rider #Fall2025 #MAAC #Soccer #Sports
Rider closes out 2025 campaign with shutout victory - The Rider News
By Liliana R. Basile and David Valdes Rider women's soccer went out and won their last game of the s
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November 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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The Rider Broncs hosted the Sacred Heart Pioneers for their senior day game, falling short 1-2 in their penultimate game of the regular season.
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By Joshua Yuhas
Photo by Liliana R. Basile

#TheRiderNews #Broncs #Rider #Fall2025 #MAAC #D1Soccer #Sports
Broncs’ Senior Day efforts fall short to Sacred Heart University - The Rider News
By Joshua Yuhas Rider men’s soccer took to Ben Cohen Field one last time for a Senior Day battle. Af
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November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Laura Montanari earned the 2025 Mason Multimedia Award for her dissertation and research-based album exploring voices of anti-facist Italian women during WWII.
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By Zyheim Bell
Photo courtesy of Laura Montanari
#TheRiderNews #MasonMultimediaAward #Dissertation
Laura Montanari uses music to center unheard voices - The Rider News
By Zyheim Bell Almost no one can claim to be a stranger to the events of World War II, as the topic
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November 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The recent increase in sports betting is taking away from the authentic joy and fun that naturally comes with watching sports.
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By Gabriela Tobar
Graphic by Yanuel Santos

#TheRiderNews #RiderUniversity #Fall2025 #SportsBetting #Gambling
Sports betting has ruined the fun of sports - The Rider News
By Gabriela Tobar Sports betting has become very popular in recent years, with millions of users log
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November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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It is important that we do not take advantage of U.S. national parks during government shutdowns.
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By Cal Sutton
Graphic by Gail Demeraski
Photos courtesy of Cal Sutton and Gail Demeraski
#TheRiderNews #RiderUniversity #Fall2025 #GovernmentShutdown #NationalParks
Respecting national parks — even during shutdowns - The Rider News
By Cal Sutton U.S. Government shutdowns have large impacts on the health and upkeep of our national
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November 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM