Last week...

posted by: Esi

Hey Everyone,

I can't believe it's already November! The semester is flying by so fast. Last Friday I went to the "Stomping Hard on the Rider Yard" step show
hosted by the Intercultural Greek Council. Several step groups attended from different colleges. There were even representatives from Rider. The teams competed and they all did an amazing job. It was so much fun! A lot of people come out to watch which was great. Each team did an amazing job and it was definitely a sight to see!

The nominees of Rider's first annual Cranberry King and Queen Competition also attended. During intermission they had a competition by round of
applause. Whoever got the most applause won for that round of the competition. There were also other competitions including a talent/self expression portion, as well as a costume competition. A friend of mine ran, so it was very exciting to see the things that she came up with.

Last weekend was family day and fortunately it was beautiful out. It was a great Fall day to have people up and around Rider. There was a luncheon held in the student’s center. The Residence Hall Association had a lot of games and activities for children and adults. There were also performances by the Dance team and the group I'm in, The Rider Vibes. Family day was our first performance of the semester with all our new members. We were really nervous and despite some technical difficulties, everything went really well and I think the family and students really liked us.

Family day also had a hayride which was a great idea in such beautiful
weather. They also had tours of the New Student Rec. center. I went in for the first time that day and I must say it is gorgeous! I finally made my way to the gym which is also a really nice. There are TVs in some of the machines which really passes the time while you’re working out. I plan to go more often now.

The weather has been so beautiful which definitely makes for a more
enjoyable week!
Talk to you all real soon!
Esi
p.s. Here is a picture of some of my group memebers from the Rider Vibes.