Photo courtesy of Emily Melvin. March is National Social Work Month, which serves as a time to recognize the hard work and selfless efforts of upcoming, current and retired social workers. The 2022 theme, according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), is The Time is Right for Social […]
Author: EMILY MELVIN
See Plus rocks Ramapo with stellar setlist and raw energy
Photo courtesy of Gisselle Carino-Bazan. Perhaps creating the most active audience of all the 2021-22 Tuesday Night Lives (TNL), See Plus conquered the stage in Friends Hall like they own the place, and they sort of do. March 22’s TNL, hosted by Ramapo Music Club (RMC) and the College Programming Board, […]
Herstory speaker pushes for intersectional activism
Photo courtesy of Emily Melvin. Activist, author and artist Hope Giselle was welcomed to Ramapo College on March 9 as the keynote speaker for Women’s Herstory Month. The Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services, the Office of Equity, Division, Compliance and Inclusion (EDIC) and Office of Violence Prevention welcomed Giselle as the […]
Mignolo dance created a language of movement
As part of their spring showcase, the Berrie Center welcomed mignolo dance to perform their latest piece, “Self-Help,” on Sharp Theater’s stage on the evening of March 5. Students, faculty and guests gathered into the theater where they were greeted with two wood chairs spotlighted on center stage, in addition […]
Avril Lavigne’s new album balances nostalgia and maturity
Photo courtesy of Nicole C. Rollo, Wikipedia. Calling all retired pop-punk kids: loosely wrap your striped ties around your neck and dye a strand of your hair pink because Avril Lavigne is back and more powerful than ever. “Love Sux” is Lavigne’s seventh studio album, and it feels like it […]
How college newswriting prepped Scott Yunker for nationwide writing
“Comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.” These are the words former editor-in-chief of The Ramapo News Scott Yunker Jr. lives by as he navigates his life as a professional journalist. Yunker, class of 2019, entered the newsroom for the first time his freshman year in 2015, starting off as […]
Dunkin’ is ready for spring with new seasonal menu
Photo courtesy of Emily Melvin. To help you spring into the season of new beginnings with the perfect caffeine boost to conquer your day, Dunkin’ has launched its Sips of Springtime collection, featuring five new drinks. Rich and festive, each macchiato, latte and cold brew offer a unique burst of […]
Renfrew Center opens discussions for peoples’ eating disorder experiences
Photo courtesy of The Renfrew Center. Ramapo’s Counseling Services welcomed The Renfrew Center of Southern New Jersey in a virtual talking circle in honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) on Feb. 23. Students logged on to join a discussion where they could feel safe and seen discussing their own […]
Healing Hands performances highlight mental health with unique methods
Photo courtesy of Karley Berrios. The Berrie Center welcomed three new artists to Sharp Theater’s stage this past weekend to perform in Healing Hands, a two-act performance featuring new works-in-progress. Each performance used unique art disciplines to delve into the topic of mental health during these recent trying times, coupled by […]
Neighborhood Noises fulfills New Jersey art niche
Don’t you wish there was a spot where you could learn more about new and rising artists within the New Jersey music scene? Perhaps a media outlet that gives you entertaining, engaging and informative content on your new favorite artists? Luckily for you, three friends craved that so much they […]