Friday, May 3, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Jason Bachman, Flickr Creative Commons Leaving home to study abroad can be hard; coming home can be harder. Studying abroad — whether for a semester, a year or an entire degree can be a truly incredible experience. It often seems to bring with it adventure, images of […]
Photo Courtesy of Eva Rinaldi, Flickr Creative Commons Summer is long over and awards season is almost upon us. In these next few months a handful of big name studios will release some of the best films of the year, starting in October and stretching all through December. Most have […]
Music piracy is still prevalent amongst young people, and is a method college students employ on campuses across the United States. Though the Internet and record companies have had a love-hate relationship for over 10 years, the combination has provided ways for the recording industry to blossom and progress. The […]
Photo Courtesy of Ole Haug, Flickr Creative Commons Most people will turn the other cheek and avoid the opportunity to be a hero. That’s because most people do not have the skills to fight back. Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) is not one of these people. Working with director Antoine Fuqua for […]
Photo Courtesy of Tony Shek, Flickr Creative Commons “Tusk,” the new horror film from acclaimed writer and director Kevin Smith, may not be exactly what you expect from the guy that brought you “Clerks,” “Chasing Amy” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.” This is actually Smith’s second excursion into […]
Photo Courtesy of Citroen Car Club Display, Flickr Creative Commons Maneuvering off campus can be a difficult task without a vehicle; however, Ramapo offers a few options at little to no cost. The Ramapo shuttle is a great option to get some shopping done on Route 17. The shuttle provides […]
Photo by Nicole Williams The Ramassance Faire was held last Friday, and was the first of its kind. This event also marked Ramapo's first ever "area event," a new concept at Ramapo College. An area event is a large-scale attraction both planned and hosted by resident and community assistants from […]
Photo Courtesy of Yik Yak Perhaps the biggest application amongst college aged people since Snapchat is the anonymous posting application known as Yik Yak. The app is free and is exclusively available for iOS and Android users. It was launched in 2013 by Furman University graduates Tyler Droll and Brooks […]
Between academics, extracurriculars and work, it gets much harder to participate in leisurely activities such as reading — college students know this all too well. In a world revolving around technology, reading books has become a long forgotten pastime. Rather than curling up with a good read, many college students shift […]
Photo Courtesy of Susan Sermoneta There is a love-hate relationship associated with group projects; some people jump at the chance to work with their friends, while others silently pray that they will be able to do the project on their own. The first step to conquering a dreaded group project […]
