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BREAKING: “Walk for Wells” protest on campus

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By Brannagh Rattigan Students gathered at the campus green on Oct. 22 to protest racial injustice in honor of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black American found dead face-down in the water at Horn Island, Mississippi on July 6. A grand jury determined that Wells had drowned with no evidence of foul play, despite the Mississippi… Continue Reading BREAKING: “Wal

107.7 The Bronc wins national award

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By Cal Sutton On Oct. 20, 21 students from Rider’s radio station, 107.7 The Bronc, traveled to The Edison Ballroom in New York City for The NAB Marconi Radio Awards after being a six-time nominee within the past seven years for the nation’s best college radio station by the National Association of Broadcasters. The finalists… Continue Reading 107.7 The Bronc

A new era: Rider men’s basketball rebrands for 2026-27 season

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By Samantha Clark For the first time in program history, Rider men’s basketball is welcoming a completely new team, as 14 fresh names will join the roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. New roster, new look Following a challenging 2025-26 season, where the Broncs went 4-25 to become ineligible for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference… Continue Reading A new

One final stop: Baker culminates basketball journey as a Bronc

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By Samantha Clark In the ever-changing landscape of modern collegiate athletics, the transfer portal has quickly become a revolving door, opening eyes to new opportunities and fresh starts. For graduate student guard Bryce Baker, that door has carried him through three different Division I programs, adding Rider as the final stop in his journey. The… Continu

Hartzell and Rider women’s basketball build off their foundation in year two

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By Joshua Yuhas Falling just a game or two away from making the conference tournament last season for the second consecutive year, Rider women’s basketball enters the 2026-27 season determined to return to the Metro Conference Championship. Head Coach Jackie Hartzell returns for her second year at the helm of the program after a strong… Continue Reading Hart

Feeling at home: McIver leads the way for women’s basketball

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By Joshua Yuhas In an era of frequent roster changes in collegiate athletics, some find their home and stick with it until the end. Senior guard Aliya McIver found that place in Rider, looking to build off her all-conference defense and be a leader this season. Opening on the gridiron While basketball is where McIver… Continue Reading Feeling at home: McIver

Rotondo wins 100th match, Rider takes Metro showdowns at home

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By Lindsay Scarola and Jon Coiro Rider volleyball climbed back to .500 in Metro Conference play with a 3-0 victory against Iona University that saw Head Coach Jeff Rotondo pick up his 100th career win, joined by a 3-1 win over Manhattan University. A historic night Rider opened the first set against Iona with a… Continue Reading Rotondo wins 100th match, Rid

Rider drop two of their final three NEC matchups as standings tighten

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By Emma Geremia-Hartigan and Joey Poto Rider field hockey dropped a pair of Northeast Conference matchups at Ben Cohen Field, falling 2-1 to Wagner College first, then falling 2-1 to Sacred Heart University. Early scoring Wagner wasted no time on Oct. 16, opening the scoring in the second minute of the first quarter, putting Rider… Continue Reading Rider dro

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