Author: LAURA HECKELMANN

Keynote Speaker Educates on Aztec Pictograms

Photo by Nicole Williams Dr. Ligia Rodriguez, chair of the Modern Language Department at the College of Farmingdale at SUNY, New York State College, came to speak to Ramapo College students on Monday about The Mendoza Code and the raising of Aztec children, in honor of Latin@ Heritage Month. Both students […]

Students Rally against Sexual Violence

Students shared their personal experiences with sexual and domestic violence in a silent, confidential room and after voiced their concerns towards the issue in a lively march around campus. Ramapo held is third annual Take Back the Night last Thursday. “It's basically an event that has two parts,” said Kevin […]

Junior Internship Conference Focuses on Social Media

Photo courtesy of Carolyn Herring Ramapo College held its Junior Internship Conference on Tuesday. Targeting the college’s juniors, the event held a student panel and multiple workshops on different topics relating to interning. Although the conference focused on the college’s juniors and the “64 or More” theme, the conference’s audience was […]

Ramapo Ranks High among Other Regional Schools

Photo courtesy of U.S. News and World Report Ramapo College has achieved the ranking of 28 on the U.S. News & World Report’s Top 50 Regional Universities North Rankings List for the 2015 edition of Best Colleges in Regional Universities (North), tying with Rutgers Camden and Wagner College. “We are very […]

Children’s Rights: Topic of Discussion at SCOTUS Series

Photo by Emily Filocco Interim Executive Director of Children’s Rights Sandy Santana was the moderator at this month’s installment of the Law and Society Faculty Convening Group’s Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) discussion series. Children’s Rights is a national non-profit watchdog group that advocates for the rights of minors […]

Spirit Day Showcases Students’ Anti-bullying Messages

Photo by Nick D'Ambrosia Students left various messages including, "Be Strong," "You are beautiful and worthy" and "Someone is always here to listen," all scribed in purple marker in the Student Center during last Thursday’s Spirit Day event. Co-sponsored by the Women’s Center and the “You’re Not Alone” Anti-Bullying Club, the […]

Men Walk in ‘Her Shoes’ to Combat Sexual Violence

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