Photo courtesy of wp paarz, Flickr. In 2016 Sherri Papini was allegedly kidnapped. Three weeks after said “abduction” she was found over 140 miles from her home in a very bad condition. “She told police she had been abducted and branded by two women who kept her chained in a […]
Author: Amanda Giampaglia
Spring weather means blending seasonal closets
Photo courtesy of Celine Panis-Pardo. Picture this: You wake up and it’s cloudy and 40 degrees outside, so you decide to throw on sweatpants, boots, a sweatshirt and jacket. You’re freezing when you sit down for your three-and-a-half-hour-class. When you walk outside after your class ends, it’s in the high 60s […]
Changing majors seems daunting but is accessible
Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels. At the end of every semester, there is always a group of uncertain students who are considering changing their majors or career paths. Though this may seem daunting, it is possible. Something I never saw myself doing was changing my career path. From the […]
Women’s Herstory Month is especially meaningful in education
Photo courtesy of Ramapo College, Flickr. As Women’s Herstory Month comes to an end, it is important to reflect and remember why we recognize and celebrate this month. Women’s Herstory Month is a way for the world to honor all of the important women who have changed the world. […]
From high school to college: the jarring transition for student athletes
Photo courtesy of Amanda Giampaglia. I spent 12 years of my life playing softball. From the ages of six to 18 I played this sport and I loved it more than anything. It became almost a personality trait for me, so much so my original Instagram username was @singsoftball22. I loved […]
The IOC’s highly questionable double standards with drugs
Photo courtesy of LSU Athletics. It’s 2022, who would have thought that prejudice and double standards could still be alive and prevalent in the Olympics? Recent drug scandals in the Olympic stratosphere have left people questioning the standards set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Sha’Carri Richardson is an […]
Ramapo should boost its plus-size representation further
Photo courtesy of US Academy, Flickr. There is a great need for support and discussion for the plus-size community on college campuses. In even the most intersectional schools, it is difficult, if not impossible, to find a space for people to discuss their experiences with their body type. […]
Social media questions the urge to politicize company rebrandings
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. It has been a popular topic in recent news that famous characters like Minnie Mouse and the green M&M are getting an update to their typical looks. Minnie Mouse is known for her classic red dress with polka dots, the green M&M for white […]
Encanto is a gorgeous ode to Latinos that shines with color and prowess
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. “Encanto” is Disney’s latest — and 60th — animated feature, and I was nothing short of amazed at the artistry in this new film. Disney has become an increasingly diverse movie studio. With an increase in movies showing more cultures throughout the world, the company […]
Disney’s TikTok filters highlight its incredibly flawed LGBTQ+ representation
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Television, Flickr. The text-to-speech feature on TikTok has become such an integral feature on the app. I personally cannot think of a video on my feed that does not utilize this feature. Recently, Disney has released the option for users to have some popular […]