Sunday, December 8, 2024
Photo courtesy of Myri_bonnie, Flickr At the bottom of a dead-end street, 15 minutes away from Ramapo College’s campus, there is a place where second chances exist; that place is Ramapo- Bergen Animal Refuge (RBAR). In attempts to explore the stereotypes and connotation that attach themselves to animal shelters, a friend […]
Photo courtesy of Mount1313, Wikimedia The recent spark ignited by criticism of plus-sized-model-turned-chef Robyn Lawley, who graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated’s “Plus Size” issue, has created a domino effect in the plus-sized community, since speculators claimed that the size 12 model was not “big” enough to be considered plus […]
Photo by Steve Fallon The Pine and Linden Halls staff, in conjunction with the College Programming Board and Residence Hall Council, put on the first ever “Ramafair” on Friday. The festivities was a carnival-themed affair with all the fixings, including the feel of being in a circus tent. The festivities […]
Photo courtesy of AIGA While women are still fighting for equal pay and breaking out of sexist gender constructs, the right to be seen as human is not entirely in a woman’s possession. Men have male privilege and the right to live up to male stereotypes such as being loud, assertive, […]
Photo by Nicole Williams A talk that focused on the globalization of the Islamic faith and its impact on gender roles and the overall lifestyle of West Africa was held this past Monday. Ramapo’s own Dr. Erin Augis, associate professor of sociology, held the talk, entitled “Women, Submission and the […]
Photo by Emily Filocco Tuesday night, the dimly lit Linden Hall became the venue for Open Mic Night. Upon entry, the smell of fresh brewed coffee filled the air. The aroma was accompanied by the purring and last-minute tuning of guitars. As the clock moved past 9:30, the room began to fill […]
Ramapo’s observance of African Ancestry Month came to a close last week after a month full of events dedicated to the celebration and recognition of black identities were held. During the month, the Black Student Union, Ebony Women for Social Change and the Organization of Latino Unity held events like […]
Photo by Steve Fallon There are thousands of women who play key leadership roles in social issue movements. However, because of their gender, they are often ignored by mainstream media in favor of men who have secured a larger role in historical accounts. That was the point of a discussion […]
Photo Courtesy of Yik Yak Yik Yak, an emerging social media application where individuals can share their thoughts anonymously, has been a hot button issue on college campuses across the nation. The app is essentially an anonymous version of Twitter that identifies your location and allows you to communicate with […]
Photo by Steve Fallon African Ancestry Month at Ramapo College began its festivities by having a discussion featuring keynote speaker Lola Adesioye. Adesioye, who is a writer, social commentator, broadcaster and singer-songwriter, discussed the parallels between “black British” culture and the contemporary Obama era African American experience. She has written […]
