For most students, spring break means a week of straying from their normal routine, whether that means going on vacation, picking up a few extra hours at work, or just taking time to veg out. So it’s understandable if you found yourself “unplugged” from it all, especially in the entertainment […]
Arts & Entertainment
Popular Novel Adaptation Diverges From Banal Genre Norms
At this point, it is fairly evident that the comic book movie boom of the 2000s, while still a very lucrative industry, is passing the torch to films based on fantasy and science fiction novels in the 2010s. “Harry Potter” and “Twilight” paved the way for the trend up […]
Coffee House Brews Mixture of Talents
On a weekly basis, the lounge in Linden Hall is transformed into a tranquil coffee house where creative minds come to collaborate and perform. The evening began slowly with a few attendants meandering in and out, but as the night progressed, the room was livened with chatter, snaps, claps and […]
Game Industry Shows No Sign of Lag, Constantly Leveling Up
Since their creation, video games have become more and more popular. They have now become a dominating source of entertainment. Despite how expensive video game consoles have become, the price is not stopping consumers from lining up to buy them. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One arrived in stores this […]
Energy Drinks Pose ‘Monster’ Health Issues
Are energy drinks a casual boost of energy or a deadly dose of caffeine? Energy drinks are consumed all over the world; almost everyone has access to these high-powered energy boosters. There is a staggering number of energy drinks sold in the United States, like “Monster,” “Full Throttle,” “Amp” and […]
The Muppets Make Their Return to the Big Screen
The Muppets returned to the big screen this past Friday, but do they have the same flare they brought with them back in 2011? To make a long story short, for the most part “Muppets Most Wanted” gets the job done but leaves audiences wanting a little more. When “The […]
New Smart Phone Designed to Send Scents
Picture that you are heading out to a fancy Italian restaurant your family. Being that you haven’t eaten in a long time, you’re really looking forward to the garlic bread that your waiter will put on the table before your meal. When it finally arrives, your friend sends you a […]
Accentuate Any Spring Ensemble in a Variety of Fashions
Accessories are magic. They can effortlessly transform an outfit like a fairy godmother preparing you for anything. Accessories can make your life easier and easily transport you into the different dynamics of a spring day. For the Minimalist For those of you who don’t have time to think […]
The Who’s Who of Charitable Endeavors
Celebrities, whether they be actors, musicians or well-known personalities, rake in inconceivable sums of cash, but how they spend that money is what sets them apart. Many of the famous squander their riches on homes, cars and other material possessions, but a fraction of these people dedicate much of their […]
Oldies Shine During Sunday’s Cafe Sharp
Students piled into the Berrie Center on Sunday night to support the Café Sharp performances. Rows of students and performers filled the seats in Sharp Theater waiting to see the different acts performed by Ramapo students. Sunday night's theme was "oldies but goodies." "Themes are a new twist this semester," […]
