Photo courtesy of Harlen Cruz. The LinkedIn newsfeed is like a parent’s refrigerator: a culmination of everyone’s accolades and achievements. Especially in the middle of spring, it seems like every post begins with “I am so thrilled to announce that…” followed by an amazing internship experience for the summer. For the […]
Author: JENNA CRAIG
Curtain Call Cafe must live on
Photo courtesy of Jenna Craig. What used to be a lively hub for students is now simply a shortcut that gives students a break from the cold Mahwah winds on their daily hike from the commuter lot. My favorite building has changed. Due to the closure of the Curtain Call […]
“Bulletproof Ambition” celebrates the life and work of Jerry Gant
Photo courtesy of Jenna Craig. A plethora of colorful pants cover the back wall of the Kresge Gallery from the ceiling to the floor. Each pair of pants was dyed in layers, switching back and forth between fabric dye and bleach. The technique, part of “Gantalism,” and the recognizable design […]
#MomTok is turning babies into influencers
Photo courtesy of Donnie Ray Jones, Flickr. Whenever I’m on TikTok, I watch content from some of my favorite TikTok moms. I check in on Lena and her jokes, I see if Franklin has started to talk yet and I watch Maia make “babas” for her babies nicknamed “Scotch” and […]
New autobiographical play by Ramapo student tugs at heartstrings
Photo courtesy of Catherine Sopko. Luka Marjanovic stands between two flags hanging in the Adler Theatre: Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United States. Below him is a suitcase filled with personal belongings such as a bag full of green army men figurines, cigarettes and a Croatian flag. In a one-man-show […]
No one leaves for good: The passing of beloved musical composer Stephen Sondheim
Photo courtesy of WestConn, Flickr. The world is mourning the death of American musical genius Stephen Sondheim, 91, who passed away in the early hours of Nov. 26, reported the New York Times. Two days later, members of the New York City theatre community gathered in Times Square to sing a […]
Musical productions return to Ramapo with a Spelling Bee
Photo courtesy of Joe Kiely. During my junior year at Ramapo, our spring musical production got cancelled. My friends and I sadly looked ahead at a full year of virtual theatre, knowing we’d never get our last goodbyes in person. At the same time, I was adding a second major, […]
“Law and Order” shows meshed into weekly combo
Image courtesy of Daniel Fleming, Flickr Time to cancel your Thursday night plans, because “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Law and Order: Organized Crime” are back on NBC for a weekly double feature. Both shows premiered their new seasons on Sept. 23. “SVU” is now on its 23rd […]
From Travolta to Platt: adults playing film teens
Photo coutesy of Ajay_Suresh, Flickr The film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” was released in theaters and online last weekend. Ben Platt played the role of Evan from the early stages of the workshop for the musical to the original Broadway production. He certainly breathes the […]
Governor Murphy helps unveil new Learning Commons
Photo by Jenna Craig Gov. Phil Murphy visited campus Wednesday to attend the opening ceremony of the Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons, an 80,000- square-foot building that features four floors of study space. The third and fourth floors were opened for tours Wednesday, while the first and second remain under […]