Women of color are one of the most overlooked communities on college campuses. At Ramapo, a predominately white institution (PWI), women of color struggle to find spaces where they feel like they belong and are supported amongst their white peers, which make up 56.9% of its overall student population, according […]
Author: EMILY MELVIN
Multidisciplinary artists answer the Berrie Center’s call
Every year, the Berrie Center holds a call for artists with new multidisciplinary works-in-progress to be featured in their spring showcase. This season’s theme was Rediscovering Community. Three artists took the Sharp Theater stage on Saturday evening to display work that reflects how the arts can help us come together […]
Documentaries by Ramapo alum screened in Sharp Theater
Lodi native Anthony Scalia has a passion for sharing stories of interesting people in New Jersey. Whether it be of people in his life or someone he just met for the first time, the documentary filmmaker has a true skill in capturing the beautiful depths of people through his storytelling, […]
Student Press Freedom Day salutes college newspapers
Student Press Freedom Day (SPFD) is a day to celebrate and highlight the rights of student journalists. Both high school and collegiate journalism are important parts of learning the profession, as well as bringing a young, new perspective to storytelling and reporting. At The Ramapo News, we strive to run […]
Ramapo’s sororities welcome new members
Women of Ramapo were welcomed home by their new sisters these past two weeks. Sororities within Ramapo’s College Panhellenic Council (CPH) held their spring formal recruitment week for any students interested in becoming part of one of the six organizations. This year, there were just under 70 potential new members […]
Sam Smith faces harassment for their weight and gender presentation
Anytime a queer person in the public eye does something out of the ordinary, it is immediately deemed “disgusting,” “horrific” and even “satanic.” For British pop singer Sam Smith, these are only a fraction of the awful comments made since they began releasing music off of their new album “Gloria.” […]
Ramapo celebrates high school filmmakers with festival
Approximately 200 high school students, teachers and families from across New Jersey settled into Sharp Theater on Saturday night for the sixth annual RCNJ High School Film Festival. Sponsored by Ramapo College’s film program and School of Contemporary Arts, the night was filled with two screenings and a total of […]
MTV and VH1’s “Wild ‘N Out” star headlines CPB comedy show
Nearly 300 students gathered in Friends Hall for a free comedy show to kick off the spring semester. Hosted by the College Programming Board (CPB), the show was the first big event since last spring’s concert starring Aly and AJ. Set to headline was comedian and “Breaking Bad” and “Better […]
Get away to Cape May for the holidays
If you are looking for a magical place to go this holiday season that truly feels like a cinematic winter wonderland, there is a place not too far away you can go now through New Year’s Day. Located at the lowest point of New Jersey is Cape May, one of […]
Music Showcase platforms talented Ramapo students
If there’s one thing Ramapo College has, it’s incredibly talented student musicians. From classical to jazz to Brazilian beats, Ramapo’s music community has got it all. There is so much musical beauty across the campus that it is nearly impossible to explore them all. With that in mind, two music […]