Photo courtesy of Natalie Tsur. Sculptor Julie Ann Nagle visited Ramapo on April 19 to present her work from past exhibitions. She delivered her talk in front of an audience of faculty and students inside the Anisfield School of Business. Nagle considers herself an “unarcheologist,” as her rather avant-garde approach […]
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NJPF acknowledges talent of Ramapo News staff
Photo courtesy of Emily Melvin. Every year, The Ramapo News partakes in the New Jersey Press Foundation (NJPF) College Newspaper Contest, a competition where all two-year and four-year colleges in New Jersey are invited to submit work from the past year to highlight their paper’s year of excellence. This year’s […]
Enrolling in minor programs can prove to be difficult
Photo courtesy of Celine Panis-Pardo. Last week we took a look into the minor programs at Ramapo and how enrollment varies across disciplines. Having the institutional perspective, we’re now looking to see how students navigate adding additional disciplines or focuses to their degree. A student’s likelihood of taking a […]
Recent singles tease a summer of new albums
Photo courtesy of Alex Goykhman, Wikipedia. Though only a few albums of note have been released in the last few weeks, artists have been dropping new singles consistently. This points to a busy release season in early summer, but the songs on their own are already standing out. It’s not just […]
Oscars talks must focus less on Will Smith and more on its ignorance
Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ Press. Last year’s Oscars gained little recognition, but whatever attention they have lost they made up for this past weekend, unfortunately for all the wrong reasons. At this point, everyone has heard about the celebrity altercation at the heart of the media coverage, leaving more significant […]
The dangerous realities of taking the subway
New York natives will tell you the subway has never been safe, and they have a toolbox of protective measures they take while waiting for their train. This is especially true for women in the city, who face startling levels of violence. “I feel safe because I know to stand […]
The complicated, double-edged nature of the EARN IT Act
Photo courtesy of Fry1989, Wikipedia. The controversial EARN IT Act is back from a two year hiatus, reintroduced at the end of last month by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC). The bill is focused on taking, as stated in the bill, “child sexual abuse material” off the web […]
Does Eminem kneeling at the Super Bowl really mean anything?
Photo courtesy of News Features, Wikipedia. Eminem took a knee following his performance of “Lose Yourself” during the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Feb. 13. He had been performing alongside fellow hip-hop legends Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar. The kneel has since […]
Successful first steps for HIV cure reached, what comes next?
Photo courtesy of Karolina Grabowska, Pexels. On Feb. 15, Reuters reported the first successful case of a woman being cured from HIV, which makes history as she is only the third person reported total. All three people were treated simultaneously to cure their cancer diagnoses. The newest patient healed is a […]
Megan thee Stallion’s new mixtape is impressive but slightly repetitive
Photo courtesy of Alfred Marroquin, CC Search. Megan Thee Stallion has become a rap powerhouse in recent years. With her music featuring powerful beats, seamless flows and memorable lyrics, the 26-year-old rapper has established herself as a mainstream mainstay for the foreseeable future. Just because Megan’s future is bright however, does […]