Despite the disappointing reviews many of you have probably seen, I am here to tell you that “Joker: Folie à Deux” was not as bad as they say. There are minor spoilers in this review, but none that would give away major plot points. The movie still possesses the darkness […]
Author: Peyton Bortner
‘META EX MACHINA’ highlights exploitation of social media
From Sep. 25 to yesterday, the Berrie Center’s Pascal Gallery hosted “META EX MACHINA,” a performative exhibition created by Peter Campbell and Nick Walsh. It was a comparison of modern power dynamics with more historical examples presented in Greek tragedies. Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the symbol of […]
Lady Gaga’s ‘Harlequin’ captures the pure essence of her latest role
Lady Gaga surprised fans last week with a “Joker: Folie à Deux” accompaniment album. “Harlequin” is packed to the brim with energetic jazz that captures Harley Quinn quite well. Each song feels like you’re in a dream, seeing things the way you want to but not quite as they are. […]
Ramapo reduces waste with considerate recycling
As the fall 2024 semester continues, Ramapo is working toward new recycling initiatives. Recently the school held a campus-wide cleanup where students picked up litter and sorted it, filling three cans of recycling and garbage by the end. However, this is not the only step. A new recycling pickup program […]
Ramapo goes green with campus clean-up
Tau Kappa Epsilon, 1-STEP and Ramapo Green worked together to host a campus cleanup on Friday, Sept. 20. It started at 10 a.m. with roughly 30 students meeting at the arch. The goal of the cleanup was to pick up litter from around campus, especially focusing on the residence halls, […]
A rising concern for Bright Eyes frontman after new album
Before this article begins, I would like to administer a content warning. I will be discussing alcoholism, suicide and depression. If you are uncomfortable reading about these topics, please stop here. When I was in high school, my mom showed me the band Bright Eyes and I became obsessed. I […]
Springfield finds itself in a dangerous predicament after Presidential Debate
During the presidential debate on Sept. 10, former President Donald Trump claimed that Haitian residents of Springfield, Ohio were eating cats and dogs. This spurred arguments between the left and right wings, as well as hatred in Ohio. The rumor stems from two occasions: a post in a Springfield Facebook […]
Chappel Roan’s cry for privacy is met with backlash
As long as we have celebrities, we will have celebrity idolization that comes along with it. These performers and artists are put on pedestals and judged for everything they do, no matter how small it may be. This idolization has quickly swept up rising popstar Chappell Roan and she’s not […]
New Totowa ramen bar disappoints
On Sept. 10, Totowa welcomed JINYA, a high-class ramen bar full of dance beats and delicious smells. I visited with my fiancé, Dante, as we had been waiting for this place to open as avid ramen lovers. However, I’m sorry to say that we were greatly disappointed. The first thing […]
In Other News: Week of Sept. 11 on campus
SGA holds a 9/11 memorial with a sea of American flags To honor the lives lost on the tragic event of 9/11, Ramapo’s Student Government Association reprised their annual tradition of decorating the grounds by the Arch with small American flags. Students passed the display on their way to class, […]