With the holidays approaching, clubs and organizations all around campus are coming together to bring the Ramapo community closer through the spirit of the winter season. With hot chocolate nights in residence halls, Christmas and Hanukkah parties by religious-centered clubs, and winter semi-formal dances hosted by Dumbledore’s Army and the […]
Author: Rebecca Bleich
Consumers should support small businesses this holiday season
The holiday season is quickly approaching, spurring the time of giving and receiving gifts. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday deals, people are busy trying to get the most out of their money on gifts for loved ones. In the age of online shopping, consumer shopping has gone up 7.8% […]
Ramapo’s ISO hosts annual ‘Light the Night’ celebration
The International Student Organization (ISO) hosted the fifth annual “Light the Night,” their Diwali and Tihar celebration on Nov. 17. The celebration was full of lights, stunning traditional dance performances, singing, music and mouth-watering South Asian cuisine that all captured the essence of the festival. “This event celebrates my favorite […]
Season two of Marvel’s ‘Loki’ pulls fans in
Our infamous god of mischief concludes his ultimate purpose as the second season of Disney Plus’ exclusive show “Loki” has come to an end, leaving fans wanting more. Airing on Oct. 5, this Marvel spinoff series regained the attention of diehard Marvel fans and Loki fans alike, transforming the following […]
The 2023 Ballon d’Or honors Messi and Bonmati
The prestigious annual football award that most players only ever hope to receive is the Ballon d’Or, or the Golden Boot, which honors the best player of the season. The award is based on three main criteria — individual performances and impressive character, collective performances and winning trophies, and most […]
Ramapo celebrates Black Solidarity Week with cemetery clean up
The Black Student Union (BSU), Organization of Latino Unity (OLU), Students of Caribbean Ancestry, the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance and other organizations have come together to host an assortment of events in celebration of the college’s Black student body and ancestors for Black Solidarity Week. These events […]
New Starbucks initiative reasonably proposes ways to produce less waste
Whether or not you are a Starbucks fan, you could easily recognize their iconic siren logo seen on every drink, whether it be plastic cups for iced drinks or cardboard sleeves. However, the company is planning an attempt to remove these famous cups by 2030 in order to follow the […]
CSI makes major changes to Ramapo’s shuttle service
This August, the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) announced that its shuttle services would be provided by a new company, Charter Linkz, marking the separation from its predecessor. Associate Director of the CSI Eddie Seavers oversees the shuttle services and says that CSI worked with the prior company for six […]
Ramapo’s annual Pink Tie Formal funds cancer research
The American Cancer Society at Ramapo College (ACS) hosted its annual Pink Tie Formal on Oct. 17 as a continuing tradition to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Much like it has been in the past, this event was educational but also full of fun activities to bring together the Ramapo […]
New Breanne Randall novel is a spellbinding fall read
Fans of “Gilmore Girls,” “Practical Magic” or anything witchy will absolutely fall in love with “The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic” by Breanne Randall. As bookworms embrace autumn, cozy books with a touch of whimsy are on the rise. If you are looking for a comforting and warm […]