Spring break is only a few days away, and Ramapo students are preparing for a long week of vacationing, relaxing at home, or working. Some Ramapo students are asking for extra hours at their jobs and some are planning getaways with friends to tropical islands to get rid of the winter […]
Arts & Entertainment
Is Fattening Fast Food a Thing of the Past?
The secret to the success of fast food restaurants, such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s or Taco Bell, isn’t exactly shrouded in mystery. Quickly serving up the most indulgent foods American cuisine has to offer at obscenely cheap prices is a recipe that has lead to billions of dollars in profits for […]
Riveting Play Premieres in Adler Theater
On Saturday, the Ramapo College Theater Program put on their rendition of Sarah Ruhl’s contemporary play “Dead Man’s Cell Phone.” The quaint Adler Theater was abuzz prior to the performance, hosting a near sell-out crowd. The set was intimate, consisting of only four chairs and two tables that were interchanged […]
‘300’ Sequel Lives Up to Story, Style of the First
On the surface, the idea of a sequel to the 2006 film “300” may seem like a typical Hollywood ploy to franchise a movie into a series not to extend an unfinished story, but to purely to capitalize on the immense profits the first installment generated. This would not be […]
The History of the Music Video
Music is, has been and, more likely than not, always will be a huge part of human culture. While music has changed and evolved over the years, with certain pieces standing the test of time, it is hard to find a current top hit without there being a music video […]
Spanish Fiesta Draws Crowd for Food, Prizes
Last Friday, the Bischoff Hall and College Park Apartment RAs, A.L.M.A. and The Health Awareness Team hosted an event called Siete De Marzo, a Spanish-themed party that gave students a fun way to mix up their Friday night dinner. One of the main appeals of the event was the food. At the […]
Graduate School a Viable Path for Many, Costs a Downfall
We all graduate college at some point, whether it's this semester, next semester or in four years. But the real question we have to ask ourselves is, what's next? For some, it's moving on with their career and getting a full-time job in the real world, but for others it's […]
Women’s Herstory Month Opens With Spoken Word
Kicking off Women’s Herstory Month was poet and spoken word artist Suzi Q. Smith who performed in Friends Hall Tuesday. The show was opened by freshman Gabrielle Perone, a singer and keyboard player. Perone belted out soulful renditions of “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys and “Lego House” by Ed Sheeran, […]
Unfaithful Retelling of Jesus Crosses From Television to Film
#8220;Son of God” premiered nationwide on Feb. 28, 2014. “The Bible” series spin-off illustrated Jesus Christ from the viewpoint of John, his disciple. “Son of God,” a spin-off of the Primetime Emmy nominated miniseries, “The Bible,” was produced by Roma Downey. Downey gained her fame from acting and producing in […]
Faking It: Event Has Students Mimicking in Karaoke Style
Students were given the opportunity to perform without actually having to perform. The College Programming Board hosted the event that encouraged students to try their hand at lip syncing, a phenomenon that has been done by professional musicians in concerts. The completed song was played as students moved their mouth […]
