Wellness room open house encourages students to de-stress
Ramapo’s Wellness Room hosted a welcoming and relaxing open house on Thursday, Nov. 7. Hosted by the Wellness Is Now Peer Educators, visitors were able to get an idea of what to expect after booking an appointment, as well as being encouraged to use the space.
The Wellness Room, in E-216, according to its website, is meant to “provide mental, spiritual, and emotional support resources for Ramapo students, and will be able to be accessed throughout the day and in the evening while other campus offices are closed.”
The space features a massage chair, bins with reflection card games and coloring books along with different mindfulness exercises and motivational quotes on their walls. A tea station is also available to help students feel more relaxed. Visitors were able to take their time exploring the room and taking the time to relax.
Students are allowed to book appointments with the Wellness Room from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, with varying hours on weekends. The Wellness Room provides a calming environment for all students on campus to forget about their stressors and take a break for a while.
For more information about the Wellness Room check out their website at https://www.ramapo.edu/health-promotion/wellness-room/.
jcaramag@ramapo.edu
Asian Noodle Bubble Tea night
The United Asian Association, along with many co-sponsoring organizations, hosted an Asian Noodle Bubble Tea night on Nov. 12. The event ran from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and featured many activities as well as interesting Asian dishes.
On the menu were dishes from the Philippines, South Korea, China, Thailand and Taiwan. One popular Filipino dish was pancit bihon, stir-fried noodles with chicken and vegetables. The event also featured kimbap, beef chow fun, veggie tofu pad thai and more.
As for drinks, there were a variety of bubble teas offered. People could choose taro, matcha, thai or brown sugar milk tea with boba. There was also a mango green tea that came with lychee jelly, for those who could not have dairy.
Throughout the night there were many activities, such as the Random Dance Play where people would follow along to the choreography of various K-Pop idol groups, Quizizz where people tested their knowledge of Asian culture and Line Dancing to end the night.
Aside from these main activities, the RCNJ Rhythm Games Club hosted a rhythm gaming booth. People could also play ddakji, a traditional Korean game where people throw folded paper tiles at one on the floor to try to flip it.
The event provided an opportunity for students to learn more about Asian culture while experiencing some interesting dishes for the first time.
pbortner@ramapo.edu
Breakfast of Champions’ honors first generation students’ accomplishments
The First-Generation Student Center celebrated First-Generation College Day on Nov. 8 through their event First-Gen Fuel: Breakfast of Champions. This event brought together the Ramapo community to honor the accomplishments of first-gen students. This event is held annually to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965 by former President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Attendees enjoyed breakfast, received valuable resources and captured memories at a photo booth. Students also responded to prompts, sharing what makes them proud to be first-gen and offering advice to those who will follow. These responses created a powerful display of pride and encouragement, building a sense of community and support.
Isabella Taveras, a sophomore first-gen student, shared “The breakfast was a generous gesture that went beyond just providing a meal. It created a space where we could connect and build a sense of community. For many of us, it was a reminder that we’re not alone in our journey. As first-generation students, having that support and belonging is invaluable; it turns the challenge of navigating college into something we face together as a family.”
For more information about the center, check out their website at https://www.ramapo.edu/first-gen/.
lkelyman@ramapo.edu
Featured photo submitted by Christine Millien
