The Ridge Report is a student-produced telecast that provides campus news by students and for students. The program endeavors to cover Niagara University topics and happenings that are of interest to students, including previews and reviews of concerts, theatre performances and sporting events as well as service learning and fundraising opportunities.
We are always looking for feedback and student production assistance. If you are interested in providing us with either, please contact Dr. Mark Barner.
Topics include RidgeFest 2012, the College of Arts & Sciences' Undergraduate Research Conference, Student-Tutor Appreciation Day and the Residence Hall Association's pet therapy event during Finals Week.
Topics include the Sing for Somalia benefit concert, EAGLE Leadership team challenges, Philanthropy Week, Earth Day at NU, and a Senior Week preview.
Topics include an interview with comedian Rob Schneider, Open Mic Night, the Creativity for a Cure fundraiser, CPB's murder mystery dinner and the Health & Wellness Fair.
Topics include the Mr. & Mrs. Seton Contest, NU Theatre's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Lenten programs at NU, recent networking events offered through Career Services and a preview of RidgeFest 2012.
Topics include chapstick making and student caricatures in the Gallagher Center, Trivia Night, a progress report on the men's hockey team, and student spring break plans.
Topics include Budget Sunday, Country Night, the “Battle of the Bridge,” and NU's new dining options for students.
Topics include Martin Luther King Week at NU, the Short Play Festival, a student service trip to Panama, an appearance by hypnotist Josh Seth and the formation of a new mental health awareness club on campus.
Topics include a candlelight vigil held in memory of Brandon Johnson; the annual Winter Wonderland Student Ball; the Campus Programming Board's efforts to keep students relaxed during Finals Week; a pop/soda tab collection in support of a good cause; and late night ice skating in Dwyer Arena.
Topics include include a student-organized culture expo, a glow in the dark fund-raiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a Battle of the Sexes trivia game in the Gallagher Center, a Christmas cabaret hosted by the NU Players, and a Christmas carnival that brought in donations for the Salvation Army’s Adopt-A-Family program.
Topics include International Week, a screening of a documentary by Invisible Children, the men's basketball team's home opener, junior Sean Farber's diet to raise awareness for Somalia, and the Giving Tree.
Topics include Niagara University's Open Mic Nite, a Ugandan Water Project fund-raiser, the 2011 women's swimming and diving team, Late Nite Bingo and a performance by Hair Nation as part of NU's Live Music Series.
Topics include "Glow Night," The Women of Lockerbie, Men's club rugby, Diversity Advocates' dinner on bullying and a pumpkin-painting session in the Gallagher Center.
Topics include Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Apocalyptic Comedy Night, the NU women's volleyball team's quest for a three-peat and Vincentian Heritage Week.
The first fall 2011 episode of The Ridge Report features stories on Niagara University's Welcome Week and the Involvement Fair, Dr. Abdiweli Ali's visit to campus, a men's and women's soccer team update, and a 9/11 commemoration on campus.
You've seen the finished product. Now take a brief look at some of the work that goes into putting together Niagara University's student-produced newscast.
Students interviewed Frank Warren, Founder of PostSecret, following his appearance at Niagara University on May 1, 2011.
