Every year, more and more companies are becoming socially conscious. We live in a world that is by no means perfect. All around the globe, countries experience the same problems such as pollution, poverty and other threatening issues. A new trend that is catching on with many brands is companies […]
Arts & Entertainment
Study Abroad Options Are Endless, Worthwhile
Just before the semester began, Ramapo College students left to study abroad in India. In just a month or so, some more Ramapo College students will be spending their spring break in Shanghai and Beijing, China. Study abroad is a sought after opportunity for many students, not only in Ramapo […]
How To Avoid The Cold During The Stretch of Frigid Weather
This winter has been extremely rough since the spring semester began here at Ramapo. In the past couple of weeks, the temperatures have ranged from the high twenties to even below 10 degrees. The North Jersey area continues to get pummeled by snow storms as we get further into the […]
Tuesday Night Live Hosts Dallas Native Tiffany Houghton
Musician Tiffany Houghton sang at Ramapo College’s Tuesday Night Live this week. With an intimate audience, Houghton belted her heart out to soulful ballads and unique lyrics. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Houghton grew up writing music. “I’ve been writing in a journal since I was six years old […]
SLIDESHOW: Student-Run Play Lives Up to Expectations
Last weekend, Ramapo’s Alpha Psi Omega (AYO) Theater Honor Society produced their student-run play, “Speech and Debate.” Stephen Karam, a professional playwright, wrote the show, but all other aspects of the production were entirely student driven. The show deals with three high school oddballs who form a speech and debate […]
‘That Awkward Moment’ Cast List Doesn’t Live Up To Expectations
Although "That Awkward Moment" had its hip and savvy casting, the film fell short of its expectations as a "bro-comedy." Directed and written by Tom Gormican, it had all of the qualities of a sub-par chick flick along with a jumpy storyline. "That Awkward Moment" focuses on Jason (Zac Efron), the […]
Psychic Reads Minds, Leaves Audience Amazed
Although Christopher Grace was not the intended performer last Friday night, he certainly did not disappoint the capacitated Friends Hall. Grace is a Boston native and trained mind reader who has been featured on MTV, NBC and America's Got Talent. Grace randomly selects audience members to participate in his brain […]
Tattoos, Piercings and More: Body Modification Now and Then
Body modification has come to be one of the most popular forms of self expression around the world; it has been popular for centuries and has become very valuable in the lives of young Americans. More intense body modification, such as puncturing, branding and scarification, are more popular in […]
Tips For A Smooth Spring Semester Transition
It’s back to another semester at Ramapo, and despite the rocky start to the semester with all of the cancellations due to snow, students still have a responsibility to keep up with their schoolwork. If you are still in the winter slump, here are some ways you can get back […]
Labor Day’s Love Story Misses The Mark
The year 2013 in film spoiled moviegoers with a wealth of movies by directors with renowned track records from Coen to Payne to Scorsese. Among the first films of the new year that feature a respected auteur is “Labor Day,” with young director Jason Reitman at the helm, whose previous […]
