Photo by Angelica Pasquali Festive cheer and laughter filled the Overlook Hall first-floor lounge during their Chinese New Year celebration hosted by Resident Assistant Rachel Lubitz. Students from all over campus came out to ring in the Year of the Rooster, which is celebrated in many Asian countries, on their […]
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Holiday Cheer Spreads at Gingerbread Craft Event
Photo by Catherine Clinton Laughter, Christmas music and the smell of sweets filled the air in Friends Hall during the College Programming Board’s annual Gingerbread House Making event. Students were encouraged to take a Friday night off to construct houses made from graham crackers and candy in the spirit of […]
Comedian Marc LaMotte Enthralled Audience at TNL
Photo by Giancarlo Sepulveda Laughter filled Friends Hall as comedian Marc LaMotte graced the stage of Tuesday Night Live with a performance described by many as witty, silly and filled with brassy humor that had the audience guffawing. More than 50 students came out and enjoyed the performance as well […]
The Rise of Hate Crimes in Post Election America
Photo courtesy of Jasn, Flickr The recent presidential race was very close, and once the results were announced, the shockwaves could be felt all over America. Many are ecstatic, but just as many, if not more, are petrified of a Donald Trump presidency. Even before Election Day, those in the anti-Trump […]
Sharp Theater Hosts Student Play “Of Mice and Men”
Photo by Matt Lowe Crowds filled the Sharp Theater on Friday for the opening of the Ramapo College Theater Program’s interpretation of “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck. Directed by Maria Vail and performed by Ramapo students, the play is a gripping and heart-string tugging rendition of the 1937 […]
Freedom of Speech Does Not Justify Hate Speech but Validates Protests
Photo by Hope Patti Last Thursday night was a normal night for me – well as normal as a night can be after a highly controversial man was just elected President of my country only two days ago. I was sitting in the Laurel Hall lounge, hanging out with my […]
Regardless of Denomination, Holiday Greetings Spread Cheer to All
Photo courtesy of Mandie, Flickr “'Tis the season to be jolly!” chimes my Spotify playlist. October is behind us and I think that’s more than enough time to wait to start enjoying the holiday season. I truly believe it’s the most wonderful time of the year and although […]
New Tastes for the Palate Provided by the CPB
Photo by Michael Pacheco The College Programming Board hosted its annual Cultural Food Fest in the Trustees Pavilion last Friday bringing in culturally diverse food from different restaurants in the surrounding area to be taste tested by the Ramapo community. About 100 students came and joined in on the delicious […]
Halloween Comes to an End With CPA After Party
Photo by Melissa Scalia The College Park Apartments’ Residence Hall Council presented its first annual Halloween After Party on Tuesday, with more than 100 students from all over campus meeting at the basketball courts outside the Lodge to have Halloween fun. “We are the CPA Residence Hall Council, and we […]
Groups Perform Thought Provoking Spoken Word at TNL
Photo courtesy of Michael Pacheco On Tuesday, the College Programing Board hosted the latest installment of their Tuesday Night Live event series at 10 p.m. in Friends Hall, this time featuring spoken word poet Ashlee Haze. Students came out to enjoy her dynamic performance, while also munching on some Chinese […]