Photo courtesy of Emily Melvin. The College Programming Board (CPB), Student Government Association (SGA) and the Ramapo College Foundation hosted their annual Snowball: A Winter Homecoming on Dec. 4, giving students and guests the opportunity to engage in a semi-formal night of dancing and community engagement. A total of 78 students […]
Author: EMILY MELVIN
New Spotify Wrapped reveals what music and podcasts are adored worldwide
Photo courtesy of Julien Sabardu, Flickr. It’s the holiday season, and certainly the most wonderful time of the year. With the chilly weather, rush of finals and last-minute gift shopping, there is no better time to listen to the tunes that got you through this unusual year. For many, their go-to […]
Native American Heritage Month inspires conversations about sustainability
Photo by Tori D'Amico The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance (EDIC) led a Walk and Talk on Wednesday, Nov. 17 to educate attendees on how Native Americans use resources from the land. The event was held in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. For hundreds of years, members […]
NJ-based band Tula Vera shares their blend of music with Ramapo students
Photo by Gisselle Carino-Bazan Ramapo’s Music Club and the College Programming Board (CPB) hosted their third and final Tuesday Night Live concert series of the semester with Jersey native band Tula Vera. The band performed in Friends Hall where students had the opportunity to gather for a night of live […]
Critical race theory must be included in education with a careful hand
Photo Courtesy of Headway, Unsplash With the height of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement coming to the forefront of news and media in the summer of 2020, there have been fiery conversations pertaining to the educational system and how discussing racism in the classroom should be approached. Critical Race […]
Mystery student brings positivity to Ramapo with Instagram affirmations
Photo courtesy of Ramapo Affirmations. One of the latest internet memes is creating illuminating affirmation posts and sharing them on Instagram and other social media platforms. These posts are positively ironic, as they suggest an odd, empowering statement that one can claim for their day. The posts are paired with […]
Harry Styles celebrates in style with first Harryween concert
Photo courtesy of Gill Calbi. At what one fan called the “hottest Halloween party on the block,” British singer Harry Styles conquered the stage of Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City this past Halloweekend for his first ever Harryween — a two night only live concert event labeled as […]
WRPR is an essential means of student expression on public broadcast
Photo courtesy of Emily Melvin. The next time you feel like listening to music, rather than putting on yet another premade playlist, consider tuning in to WRPR, Ramapo College’s student-organized and operated radio station, where you can listen to a variety of music and talk shows at any time on […]
Remi Wolf exhibits groovy maturity in debut album
Photo by Harlen Cruz Remi Wolf may be the brightest musician on the rise, and she is already nearly at the top. With her neon, flashy, textured fashionable fits and backgrounds, her music, persona and lifestyle all channel authenticity and distinct taste. The 25-year-old Californian’s debut album “Juno” dropped […]
Pridefest celebrates queer students and their various identities
Photo courtesy of Emily Melvin. Ramapo held its fourth annual Pridefest on Oct. 20 in the Grove. With various tables set up with information and free goodies, Ramapo’s own members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies gathered for a day of fun, music and pride. The Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services […]