It’s that time of year again: the scruffy faces, the itch, the discomfort and that hippie appearance. Gentlemen, bid farewell to your razors and say hello to No Shave November. In the middle of what many consider to be the busiest part of the semester, students around campus are stashing […]
Arts & Entertainment
Festival Highlights Two Ramapo Vocal Groups
The International Vocal Festival took place on Saturday at Ramapo at both 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the H-Wing auditorium. The event opened with Ramapo’s Skylark Vocalists at the earlier time of 4 p.m. and CantaNova later at 8 p.m. Lisa Lutter, director of the ensemble, proudly introduced the […]
Students Unveil Musical Talents at Cafe Adler
Cafe Adler, held Tuesday night in the Adler Theater by the Theater Honor Society, showcased the diverse musical talent of Ramapo students. It was hosted by junior Warren Dolan. Students played a mixture of covers and original songs, and some also played instruments including acoustic guitar and piano.
Sixteen Diverse Bands Nominated to Rock Out in Hall of Fame
This year, 16 new nominees are eligible to become the Class of 2014 in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joining some of music’s greatest. This honor has previously been awarded to Guns N’ Roses, Run D.M.C., Madonna, Van Halen and many more. The newest nominees are: Nirvana, KISS, […]
Sumac Trail Gets Haunted for Halloween
A cold breeze runs across Ramapo College, as the sun sets over the valley. Down the trail from Mackin Hall to ASB, zombies, skeletons and werewolves chase terrified students down the path. But this is no apocalypse or zombie infestation; this is Linden and Overlook’s annual event, “A Nightmare in Ramapo.” […]
Distance Doesn’t Mean the End of a Relationship
Relationships are filled with ups and downs. It takes a strong couple to overcome common relationship problems, but an even stronger couple to maintain their relationship apart. Long distance relationships require that extra effort from both sides to keep the love and relationship strong. A long distance relationship cannot have […]
The Sounds of the Eagles Perpetuated by ‘Hotel California’
This past Saturday, the Sharp Theater was rocking out with the sounds of “Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles.” The tribute band really got the crowd to have a fun time, and if everyone’s eyes were closed, one could argue that it was actually the Eagles playing. The band […]
Kechiche Film ‘Blue Is the Warmest Color’ Heats Up Audience
#8220;Blue Is the Warmest Color,” directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, is a story of finding love, curiosity and the stumbles along the way. The main character, Adele Exachopolos, finds heartbreak after she parts with her boyfriend Thomas at the onset of the film. After the breakup, Adele is left questioning and […]
Faster, Lighter and Thinner iPad Air Hits the Market
Apple announced the newest iPad model, dubbed the iPad Air, last week at a conference in San Francisco. The product promises to deliver the same content from previous hardware, but will now be thinner, faster and lighter. Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, talked about iPad Air […]
Adaptations of Favorite Best Sellers Hit the Big Screens
Read the books first, or see the movies? It's an age-old question. If you're the "read-it-first" type, Hollywood is challenging you to keep the stack of books on your bedside table moving along to keep up. Studios are releasing films based on books at a rapid pace this year, ranging […]
