Ramapo’s men’s indoor track and field team hit the ground running on Dec. 2 at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Winter Open, taking place at the NY Armory Track & Field Center. Ramapo’s sophomore distance runner, Brandon Balcacer finished with a time of 7.05 seconds during the men’s 60-meter […]
Author: Jessica Hammer
Ramapo commemorates World AIDS Day with gallery display
World AIDS Day has been commemorated on Dec. 1 every year since 1988. It was the first of its kind as an international day dedicated to remembering and honoring those who have been affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. “Let Communities Lead” was this year’s theme because “change depends not on […]
Penguin Random House book ban lawsuit is a step in the right direction
Book bans are still an ongoing discussion in the U.S. It seems that no real actions have been taken against those advocating for censorship and no substantial changes have been made to protect Americans’ right to the freedom of information. That might have just changed, though, with a recent federal […]
Sick and twisted new film ‘Saltburn’ blows audiences away
Parties doused in lively technicolor, hedonism taken to an immeasurable extreme, a cunning yet charming cast of characters, all of this and more can be expected from Emerald Fennell’s newest film “Saltburn.” Released on Nov. 17, this movie brilliantly lies somewhere between a satire about England’s upper class and an […]
What you missed: Weeks of Nov. 15 – Nov. 29 round-up
A lot has happened in the world over the past week. Let’s catch up on the major news headlines: Rosalynn Carter Passes Away Former first lady Rosalynn Carter passed away at the age of 96 on Nov. 19. Carter served as the first lady from 1977 to 1981, and […]
Students resuscitate Ramapo’s First Responders Club
The Ramapo First Responders Club (RFRC) is back and better than ever. The club members partnered with Ramapo College EMS (RCEMS), and the team has a lot of plans to help build a safer, more health-conscious community at Ramapo. “The two organizations are commingled,” said faculty adviser, Evan Kutzin, who […]
Ramapo’s women’s swim earn a win and a loss
This week, Ramapo’s women’s swim team went up against The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and William Paterson University (WPU). The team earned themselves a loss and a win respectively, putting them at 1-3 overall. On Saturday, the Roadrunners went up against the Lions, where TCNJ secured a 169-86 victory. […]
Shell’s latest attempt to advertise to Gen Z is in vain
#8220;Fortnite,” one of the most popular video games of its generation, has recently partnered with an oil giant to market gasoline to the game’s young demographic. The free multiplayer game where players can compete in a Battle Royale, go on quests or make private islands with the “Creative” feature, is […]
Men’s and women’s swim take win and loss against Susquehanna
The men’s and women’s swim teams went against Susquehanna University this past Saturday. The men’s team recorded a 160-99 non-conference victory, whereas the women’s team lost 153-106. It was a close match for the men’s team initially, alternating wins with Susquehanna between events. However, the Roadrunners ultimately won nine of […]
New addition to the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ franchise leaves fans torn
Horror movie fans and gamers alike have been patiently waiting for the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” (FNaF) movie since it was teased back in 2015. Excitement increased when they learned Blumhouse Productions worked closely with the game’s creator Scott Cawthon during development. The movie released last Friday in theaters and […]