Photo courtesy of Roy Moore, Twitter The company one keeps and the people someone endorses are things very important to the life of a politician. Most politicians recognize this and are somewhat willing to sacrifice whatever political agenda they are pursuing in the name of basic morality. However, President Donald […]
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Fox goes against free speech by taking down Trump ad
Photo courtesy of Shealah Craighead, Wikipedia Progressive political activist Tom Steyer is in the news recently, arguing that Fox News’ removal of his Trump impeachment ad was an attempt to silence dissenting viewpoints, while Fox maintains it was just representing its base viewers’ interests. The ad was removed shortly after […]
People should be aware of where they get their news
Icon courtesy of Benstein, Flickr There were many uncomfortable realities people on each side of the political spectrum faced during the 2016 election cycle, and chief among these realities was coming to terms with the possibility of Russian interference. While to some this was a welcome scapegoat to explain why […]
“Stranger Things” season drops in time for Halloween
Photo courtesy of Lowtrucks, Wikipedia “Stranger Things” season two is upon us, and everyone is wondering if it will hit all the perfect nostalgic and heartwarming chords that the first one did. Will it live up to the lofty expectations the previous season set for it? Will the new antagonist […]
Girls in the Boy Scouts of America should be supported
Graphic courtesy of Boy Scouts of America, Flickr The Boy Scouts of America announced on Oct. 11 that they would begin allowing girls into Boy Scout troops while simultaneously creating a program that looks for older and eligible girls to be put on track for the rank of Eagle Scout. […]
Moviegoers may struggle to digest masterpiece film
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia Directed by Denis Villeneueve, “Blade Runner 2049” is sure to be remembered for its extravagant and surreal visuals, as well as powerful dives into themes of humanity, free will and the place of technology in our lives. Despite this, it is also a film […]
Diversity Day unifies and celebrates participants
Photo by Hope Patti For one student, it was a chance to learn about different cultures. For another, it was about representing her heritage. And for another, celebrating differences among the various cultures represented by Ramapo students was at the top of the list. This year’s Diversity Day drew people […]
“Incarnate” Breaths New Life into Exorcism Films
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia “Incarnate,” a thriller with prominent horror elements mixed in, is a film with a few interesting ideas connected by a cliché demonic possession story with little to keep its audience engaged for its 91 minute runtime. While containing a few genuinely fresh ideas, it […]
Black Mirror; The Twilight Zone of Our Generation
Photo courtesy of Feline Dacat, Wikipedia As technology has become further and further integrated into each and every aspect of our lives, humanity optimistically looks forward to the different ways it may make our day-to-day lives easier. However, the moral dilemmas technological advances can cause are often overlooked. The third […]
Opposite Spectrums of Comedy Performed at TNL
Photo by Giancarlo Sepulveda Opening with blaring rock music and featuring an array of catering options, including chicken wings and penne vodka, the most recent edition of Ramapo’s Tuesday Night Live event series had the atmosphere of a party. Those in attendance got to enjoy fun and approachable improv comedy […]