Second life, second chance Jul 18, 2008
"Clients may possibly objectify or distance themselves from their avatar, which in some cases might attenuate the effects of the therapy," notes John Suler, a psychology professor at Rider University in New Jersey who has studied the topic. But in some cases an avatar might help, he notes. (CNN -- International)
No charges against NJ troopers accused of rape Jul 18, 2008
Dershowitz said the 24-year-old woman, who was a student at Rider University at the time, is considering whether to file a civil lawsuit or ask the U.S. Attorney's Office to investigate the case as a civil rights violation. The Associated Press does not generally name alleged victims of sexual abuse. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Maher makes it look easy at hot corner Jul 18, 2008
Maher, the son of Jim Maher, who has coached championship teams in Little League, all levels of Babe Ruth, high school and is now an assistant on Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference champion Rider University, does not look the role of your prototypical third baseman. He's short and he's rail thin, but last night he looked like Brooks Robinson. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Prosecutors won't charge state troopers accused by student Jul 18, 2008
Seven state troopers have been cleared of allegations that they gang raped a Rider University student for hours after picking her up at a Trenton nightclub. Prosecutors announced yesterday they will not bring charges, ending a seven-month criminal probe into the "Statie Sexcapades" drama. (The Trentonian, NJ)
COLUMN: And now presenting, Mercer County's sexiest women Jul 1, 2008
But it does have Rider University, and co-eds, as explained earlier concerning Ewing, equals good stuff. 4) Hamilton: You know the saying about Hamilton girls, right. (The Trentonian, NJ)
In Thompson, Kings see a steal Jun 28, 2008
Still to hear your name called as the 12th player taken in the NBA Draft was, as the Rider University big man called it, "heart- stopping.". When the Sacramento Kings went on the clock during the NBA Draft Thursday night with that 12th pick, Thompson tried to prepare himself. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Thomspon Hits the Lottery Jun 27, 2008
When David Stern announced that the Sacramento Kings had selected Jason Thompson from Rider University with the 12th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, the room erupted. Friends, family and schoolmates celebrated at Thompson's draft party without the newfound professional basketball player. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Ali Jaques Named Assistant Coach Jun 26, 2008
Jaques spent three seasons at Sacred Heart University after a year as an assistant at Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J., before joining the staff at Furman. A 1998 graduate of New York University, the Rosemont, N.J., native was a four-year letterwinner and led her squad to four appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament, including a national championship in 1997. (Nusports.com)
Eagle Scouts build projects at faith-based institutions Jun 23, 2008
He participated in the American Legion's New Jersey Boys State leadership week at Rider University last summer. He will study international economics and politics at Villanova University in the fall. (NJ.com -- Times)
Ewing approves private dorms Jun 21, 2008
Developer John Simone will market the facility exclusively to full-time students unable to obtain on-campus housing at The College of New Jersey and Rider University, which are both experiencing housing crunches. Board members said they were happy to see alternative living quarters created for students who are turning Ewing's single-family homes into college "animal houses" rife with loud partying, underage drinking and street-blocking traffic. (NJ.com -- Times)
Future and Former Dukes Represented on British Basketball Squads Jun 21, 2008
Team Great Britain Invitees (announced June 5): Robert Archibald - Azovmash - Duquesne University Andy Betts - Cajasol Eric Boateng - Arizona State University Flinder Boyd - Rosalia Dan Clark - Leche Rio Luol Deng - Chicago Bulls Ben Eaves - University of Rhode Island Germayne Forbes - Boulazac Joel Freeland - Gran Canaria Nick George - Alicante Ben Gordon - Chicago Bulls Paul Guede - Tallahassee Community College Matt Guymon - Oklahoma City University Steve Hansell - Apoel Jarrett Hart -... (Goduquesne.com)
Poll on presidential spouses finds an edge for Obama Jun 19, 2008
A communications professor at Rider University in New Jersey, she is the author of "The President's Partner: The First Lady in the Twentieth Century" and of a Barbara Bush biography published last month. She said the candidate's spouse is invariably a factor when voters go to the polls in November because the candidate has chosen to spend his life with her - nearly 16 years of marriage for Michelle and Barack Obama, 28 years for John and Cindy McCain - and raise a family with her - two young... (Boston Globe)
Laura Bush Steps into Foreign Policy Spotlight Jun 15, 2008
The former librarian has certainly played it safe, said Myra Gutin, a first lady historian at New Jersey's Rider University and author of the book Barbara Bush: Presidential Matriarch. Like her mother-in-law, Laura Bush has a "good antenna and she looks at things in terms of what the costs might be if she were to blunder," Gutin says. (NPR)
Dempsey loses top assistant, Fischer Jun 11, 2008
LAWRENCE -- Dane Fischer, who served as Tommy Dempsey's top assistant with the Rider University men's basketball team, is leaving the program. Fischer, who has been with Dempsey's since he became the Broncs head coach three years ago, has accepted a similar position at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. (NJ.com -- Times)
MAAC Names Revised Site For 2009 Basketball Championships, Selects 2011 Host Arena Jun 6, 2008
"We are obviously disappointed that the MAAC Basketball Championships will not be held in Trenton next year, but understand that this is a business decision between the MAAC and the Sovereign Bank Arena," notes Don Harnum, the Director of Athletics at Rider University. "We worked hard with the arena to secure the bid several years back and were prepared to make this a successful event.". (Goredfoxes.com)
Attains Rider dean's list Jun 5, 2008
LAWRENCE -- Farrah Thomson, a 2004 graduate of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, has achieved dean's-list status for the spring semester at Rider University. She is a communication and journalism major with an. (NJ.com -- Times)
Marist Wins 2007-08 MAAC Commissioner's Cup Jun 4, 2008
"This is a significant accomplishment for our athletes, coaches and our athletic administration. We all take great pride in what they've been able to do. All the Marist students have to complete a rigorous curriculum, which makes this accomplishment all the more significant. Loyola College was awarded the men's cup for the first time in school history, while the Red Foxes won their fifth women's cup. The MAAC Commissioner's Cup is awarded annually as a symbol of overall excellence in athletics... (Goredfoxes.com)
New director makes debut with local chorale group May 30, 2008
Loeffler, 30, has a bachelor's degree in music education from Westminster Choir College of Rider University. He is assistant choral director and soloist for the Morrisville (Pa. (NJ.com -- Times)
Barbershop group donates concert tickets May 29, 2008
to Eden group home for adults with autism LAWRENCE -- The Princeton Garden Statesmen Barbershop Chorus will present "Don't Stop the Music," 3 and 8 p.m. June 7 at the Yvonne Theater at Rider University in Lawrenceville. The performance includes men's voices in four-part harmony, plus special guests Our Town, Sweet Revival and Sound Barrier. (NJ.com -- Times)
Caldwell regaining lost time May 28, 2008
No matter what happens in this weekend's NCAA Regional at Cal State Fullerton, or next year when Caldwell hopes to become a mainstay in the Rider University rotation, there will always be last Saturday night. Caldwell pitched the deciding game, a 12-5 win over Siena, which earned the Broncs their first Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title and first NCAA trip since 1994. (NJ.com -- Sports)
California dreamin': Rider off to Fullerton May 27, 2008
Three brackets were announced, and the Rider University baseball players checked off Miami, Michigan and North Carolina State as possible weekend destinations. Then, as the Cal State Fullerton bracket was announced and a sight you haven't seen very often or very recently, the name Rider appeared on ESPN going to a NCAA Tournament, and the room erupted. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Focused Broncs longshot in MAAC May 22, 2008
So now that the Rider University baseball team will make that 7. 1 mile march to Waterfront Park for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament, are they just happy to be there. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Area students show their 'Shakesperience' May 21, 2008
LAWRENCE -- Rider University will host the second annual Shakesperience NJ Festival in partnership with the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, today and tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Yvonne Theater on Rider's Lawrenceville campus. More than 250 middle and high school students from nine schools throughout the state will perform pieces of Shakespeare plays using his language and their own interpretations. (NJ.com -- Times)
Black players are few in today's game of baseball May 21, 2008
For Williams, the leading hitter on the Rider University baseball team with a. 345 average going into this week's Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament, the number is one. (NJ.com -- Sports)
What do we do May 20, 2008
Anwar G. Salandy has just graduated from Rider University He is a proud resident of Trenton. MORE EDITORIALS. (NJ.com -- Times)
Genuine horse power May 15, 2008
Rider University hired Warmbold to clear four acres of felled trees using plow horses -- nothing but plow horses -- in an effort to keep a $13. 4 million residence hall construction project environmentally friendly. (NJ.com -- Times)
7 immigrants detained as undocumented May 14, 2008
Victims work for Rider University contractor Wednesday, May 14, 2008BY MEIR RINDE. TRENTON -- Federal immigration officers detained seven immigrants who work as cleaners at Rider University in a raid in Chambersburg yesterday morning. (NJ.com -- Times)
Rider says follow leader to tourney May 13, 2008
LAWRENCE -- This time next year, right fielder/ second baseman/relief pitcher Jamie Hayes will likely hold several individual baseball records at Rider University. Most hits, most runs scored, most stolen bases, all of that is a year from now. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Adath Israel celebrates its 85th, Israel's 60th with concert May 12, 2008
Loatman has been involved in the musical pulse of Trenton for several decades as a vocal coach, musical theater director, composer, arranger, conductor, and teacher through Westminster Choir College, Rider University, Mercer County Community College, Notre Dame High School, Lawrence and Trenton public and charter schools, several theater groups, Lawrence Chorale, Da Capo stu dios, and more. Tickets for the concert are $18. (NJ.com -- Times)
Women's Track Places Sixth At MAAC Championships May 11, 2008
Current time in Baltimore 7:26 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008. Mitchell highlights Loyola effort at championship meet. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Showing her mettle through the pedal May 10, 2008
And next Saturday night, Moulds will compete for the title of Mrs. New Jersey, United States, in the pageant to be held at Rider University in Lawrence. "It's exciting that it's at Rider," said Moulds, who holds the title of Mrs. Mercer County. (NJ.com -- Times)
Personnel Announcement May 9, 2008
Earlier in his career, he served as the Vice President of Employee Relations at NBC. Dr. Cairns received his bachelor's degree from Rider University. He received his master's degree and DBA from Nova Southeastern University. (White House News Releases)
Expect Rt. 206 delays today May 9, 2008
LAWRENCE -- Commuters should expect heavy traffic this morning on Lawrence Road (Route 206) from motorists heading to Rider University's undergraduate commencement ceremony ... Rider University officials warned motorists to expect delays until about 8:45 a.m. from attendees heading to the 9:30 a.m. ceremony on campus, where 774 undergraduates will receive their diplomas ... Rider University will close its main gate to outgoing traffic from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., officials said. (NJ.com -- Times)
Area Rider students inducted into national organization May 8, 2008
LAWRENCE -- Four Rider University students from Mercer County were recently inducted into the Rider University chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the worldwide co- ed professional accounting, finance and computer/business information organization. Beta Alpha Psi complements members' formal education by providing interaction between stu dents, faculty and professionals, as well as fostering lifelong growth, service and ethical conduct. (NJ.com -- Times)
Marist Finishes Fifth At MAAC Outdoor Track Championships May 5, 2008
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. - The Marist men's track and field team scored 56 points over the two-day Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships on Saturday and Sunday at Rider University, finishing fifth. Distance runners (Bronx, N.Y.), (Cromwell, Conn. (Goredfoxes.com)
Marist Track And Field Teams Ready For MAAC Championships May 3, 2008
The Marist men's and women's track teams will compete in the MAAC Championships on Saturday and Sunday at Rider University. Last season, the women finished third as a team while the men finished fifth. (Goredfoxes.com)
TUHS choir director to perform for Westminster May 3, 2008
The program is through the Westminster Choir College of Rider University. I sent in an audition tape and a resume and was chosen, she said. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Mercer 4 first team May 2, 2008
Junior second baseman Adam Tussey, a transfer from Rider University, was named to the Second Team, while senior pitchers Mike Oliver and Bob Buskett, along with senior first baseman Bill Kropp and junior third baseman Vince Mazzaccaro were all tabbed All-NJAC Honorable Mention. WOMEN'S TENNIS Princeton gets five spots on All-Ivy. (NJ.com -- Times)
Inmate admits to murder days before start of retrial May 2, 2008
A co-worker found the Rider University honors graduate bleeding and unconscious on the office floor with a single bullet wound to his head. He died 10 hours later. (NJ.com -- Times)
For 9 Times All-Stars, future is very bright Apr 20, 2008
Professors from Rider University, The Richard Stockton College and The College of New Jersey served as judges in the program. The star-studded roster is as follows. (NJ.com -- Times)
Rider's Thompsons, Dempsey honored at NIT/MBWA Awards Apr 18, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD--Three members of the Rider University basketball program were honored last night at the 75th annual NIT/ MBWA College Basketball Awards Dinner at the Giants Stadium Club. Senior Jason Thompson was presented with the Haggerty Award as the MET Player of the Year, sophomore Ryan Thompson was named to the second team All- MET and Tommy Dempsey was presented with the Peter A. Carle simo Award as the MET Coach of the Year. (NJ.com -- Times)
Regent Communications Appoints John F. DeLorenzo to its Board of Directors Apr 18, 2008
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce from Rider University and a Masters in Business Administration from Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management. Mr. Delorenzo noted, "I feel honored that Regent Communications has appointed me to serve on its Board of Directors, and I look forward to working closely with Regent CEO Bill Stakelin and the Board going forward.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
World-class learning Apr 15, 2008
Rider University saw an opportunity and seized it. It latched onto the opportunity to offer its students, faculty and staff free foreign language courses through a partnership with Rosetta Stone, a company that develops interactive language software programs. (NJ.com -- Times)
Ex-Rider student settles suit Apr 12, 2008
The former president of the Rider University fraternity where a pledge drank a fatal amount of alcohol last year has settled a civil lawsuit with the pledge's parents and will cooperate with them as they sue the university and others, a lawyer in the case said yesterday. Michael Torney of Randolph was the president of the Phi Kappa Tau (PKT) fraternity when Gary DeVercelly Jr., 18, drank nearly a bottle of vodka during an initiation night in March 2007 that prosecutor's allege was an illegal... (NJ.com -- Times)
TCNJ needs ninth-inning rally to defeat Rutgers-Camden Apr 11, 2008
-- Rider University was swept by the Hornets in a non-conference match ... -- Rider University was swept by the Hornets in a non-conference match. (NJ.com -- Times)
N.J. Senate Approves New Treasurer Apr 8, 2008
The Mercer County resident has degrees from Temple University and Rider University. Rousseau succeeds Bradley Abelow, who is now Corzine's chief of staff. (WNBC.com, NY)
Thompson anxious over draft buildup Apr 8, 2008
Thompson, the Rider University senior, improved his already-rising stock (and in this economy, that's says something) with a good performance in the NABC DiGiorno All-Star Game Friday night in San Antonio. In 23 minutes, Thompson scored 12 points on 5-for-7 field- goal shooting, grabbed eight re bounds, blocked three shots, had two assists and one steal. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Students and mentors learn to be movers and shakers Apr 6, 2008
Sigfredo Hernandez, a professor at Rider University in Lawrence and MOB's founder, said the program benefits both the college-age mentors and the young entrepreneurs. "It's a program where the mentors are trained as team facilitators, which allows the kids to participate and be the key thinkers and doers in running their own business," he said. (NJ.com -- Times)
California Hires Greg Meehan as Men's Assistant Swimming Coach Apr 4, 2008
A graduate of Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J., Meehan earned a degree in mathematics and secondary education. While at Rider, he competed in the 200 backstroke, was a member of several MAAC conference champion relays, and was a four-time All-Academic Award recipient. (Calbears.com)
Rider defeats Temple again Apr 3, 2008
-- Sophomore Matt McCollum had three hits, four RBIs, three runs scored and two stolen bases to lead the Rider University baseball team to a 14-8 victory over Temple yesterday. The 14 runs is the most Rider (12-11) has scored since defeating Temple, 18-7, last year. (NJ.com -- Times)
County honors 3 women during Women's History Month Apr 3, 2008
Hughes and the freeholders presented awards to Mika Ryan of Pennington, the president of the Mercer County Sports and Entertainment Commission; Mayolyn Saunders of Trenton, a longtime Trenton entrepreneur and civic activist; and Mary Leck of Kendall Park, a retired professor of biology of Rider University in Lawrence and advocate for the Hamilton- Trenton Marsh ... Leck is a professor emeritus in biology at Rider University and is an expert in the field of freshwater marsh ecology. (NJ.com -- Times)
Jeanne Muzi named Apr 2, 2008
Muzi received a bachelor's de gree from Rochester Institute of Technology and her teacher certifi cation from Rider University. She has been a teacher in Lawrence Township Public Schools for six years. (NJ.com -- Times)
Hounsome to coach Rider soccer Apr 1, 2008
LAWRENCE -- Rider University named Drayson Hounsome as its new women's soccer coach yesterday, director of athletics Don Harnum announced. The Northeast Regional Coach of the Year, Hounsome comes to Rider from C.W. Post, where he finished the 2007 season with a program-record 17 wins and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Di vision II Tournament. (NJ.com -- Times)
Leopards Travel to East Stroudsburg for Five-Way Meet on Saturday Mar 29, 2008
Rider University, ESU, Moravian, and throwers from Kutztown will participate in the meet that begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The men's and women's hammer events will take place at Lafayette's Meztgar Fields on Friday at 4 p.m.. (Goleopards.com)
Color -- urban and rural -- a part of Hagin's world Mar 28, 2008
My introduction to Nancy Hagin's paintings was the catalog that accom panies the exhibition of her work at Rider University. I was impressed, but not nearly as impressed as I was to be a few days later when I stepped into the gallery at the Bart Luedeke Center on the campus in Lawrence. (NJ.com -- Times)
'3-2-1' -- countdown to NJSO world premiere Mar 28, 2008
Westminster Choir College will present "The Great Mister Handel" 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, to be performed by the Practitioners of Musick. The inspiration for the concert is the recent release on DVD of the 1942 period drama, "The Great Mr. Hande1." The first color film shot in Britain with "character lighting" instead of the flat overall lighting that was demanded by Technicolor, the story deals with the later... (NJ.com -- Times)
Mend my broken heart dot com Mar 27, 2008
The anonymity of the Internet can help disappointed lovers face their pain and self-doubt and connect them with others going through the same thing, said John Suler, a professor of psychology at Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J., who has been researching the psychology of the cyberspace for 15 years. "There might be a level of honesty and disclosure online that you wouldn't get in-person," he explained. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hits and misses Mar 22, 2008
HIT: The 38 contestants in The Times' annual Spelling Bee held at Rider University. Joy Endicott, an eighth- grader at Hamilton's Crockett Middle School, was the win ner and will move on to the national spelling bee in Washington, D.C., in May. (NJ.com -- Times)
Dali Quartet performs concert, leads master class Mar 22, 2008
Piano students from throughout New Jersey will participate in two events today and tomorrow to raise funds for the Damien Dixon Memorial Piano Scholarship Fund at Westminster Choir College of Rider University. A "Performathon," featuring pianists of all ages, will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at Jacob's Music in Lawrence. (NJ.com -- Times)
Broncos In 14th Place At NCAA Championships Mar 22, 2008
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Rams Run Win Streak to Five With 4-3 Win Over Rider Mar 19, 2008
scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to send the University of Rhode Island back to Kingston with a 4-3 win over Rider University in non-conference action in the final game at the Rebel Spring Games. The win stretched the Rams (5-13) win streak to five games. (Gorhody.com)
Rider invited to inaugural CBI tournament Mar 18, 2008
Turns out the Rider University men s basketball team will play in the postseason. First, the Broncs missed out on the NCAA tournament by losing to Siena in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament final. (Scranton Times, PA)
Hawkeyes Head To NCAA Championships Mar 18, 2008
17-19 Site: Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center Hosts: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Rider University. Click for the Big Ten Network home page. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Rams Fall to Rider in Extra Innings, 6-5 Mar 16, 2008
drove in a pair of runs in the University of Rhode Island softball team's 6-5 loss in eight innings to Rider University Saturday evening in non-conference action at the Osceola Complex at the Rebel Spring Games. The Rams (1-12) scored four times in the top of the third to take a 4-0 lead. (Gorhody.com)
Rudolph and Sullivan Capture Major MAAC Awards Mar 7, 2008
Rider University captured the other three major awards as head coach Tommy Dempsey was selected by his peers as the Coach of the Year and Broncs senior center Jason Thompson collected both the Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards. "This is a significant step for our program to receive these awards that are voted on by the other coaches in the league," Loyola fourth-year head coach stated. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
