#8220;The Host,” adapted from the 2008 novel by “Twilight” scribe Stephenie Meyer, is a film best described by what it’s not: it’s not really sci-fi, it’s not very romantic, and – most of all – it’s not very good. Its post-apocalyptic premise is undercut by an utter lack of suspense […]
Arts & Entertainment
Q&A with Hip Hop Violinist
This week’s Tuesday Night Live performer was recent “America’s Got Talent” contestant, SVET, a hip-hop violinist. Picking up the violin at the age of three, SVET combines popular music with classical to create a unique sound. The Ramapo News got to sit down with SVET for an interview, discussing his […]
BlackBerry Responds to iPhone Popularity with Upgraded Phone
It’s odd to think back and realize that BlackBerry used to be as popular as current smartphones a few years ago. The company used to be one of the most profitable phone companies around, until their popularity diminished abruptly. BlackBerry’s staggering loss in popularity has left the company crippled, as […]
Get Fit for Summer with Apps that Can Improve Your Health
Who said smartphone apps were only entertaining when it comes to the hottest games like Temple Run or Snapchat? While these are obviously very popular applications that are free and could be downloaded with the touch of a button, there are definitely other ways in which students are finding ways […]
“BioShock” Sequel Explores New Territory for Video Games
When the original “BioShock” was released in 2007, it shook up the first-person shooter genre by being more than a game about shooting people. The game dealt with how our choices define what kind of person we are and it delved into complicated philosophical, religious and political themes not often […]
Q&A with a Student EDM DJ
This week, The Ramapo News sat down with senior Frank Hughes to discuss his new radio show on WRPR. Hughes, known to listeners as DJ Frankie Wilde, along with co-hosts junior Matt Monteiro and Ethan Wood, host a four hour Electronic Dance Music (EDM) show every Tuesday night on WRPR. […]
‘Peanuts’-Inspired Play Delves into Adult Themes
Smoky air and chalk-laden walls set the scene for Dog Sees God, the first completely student-run production at Ramapo College. Colorful stringed lights hung above the unique set design in the quaint Adler Theater. The performance told the turbulent story of adolescents heavily implied to be the adult versions of […]
‘God of War: Ascension’ Doesn’t Live Up to Predecessors
After a three year wait, PlayStation console gamers are given “God of War: Ascension.” After the long anticipation, gamers wanted something even better than “God of War III.” After all the hype, advertising, and that quite emotional commercial during the Super Bowl, we are given this sad excuse of a […]
Fraternities and Sororities Showcase Talents
On Tuesday night, Friends Hall was buzzing with Ramapo’s Greek Life for the Greeks Got Talent event that gave sorority and fraternity members the opportunity to get up on stage and perform for a good cause. This was the first ever Greeks Got Talent. Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life, […]
The Rising Popularity of the Web Series Produces New Shows
As the most popular and ubiquitous video-sharing website, YouTube is many things to many people. To some, it’s the place to watch the latest music videos and movie trailers. To others, it hosts both coveted viral videos and fan made “shipper” mashups. And to most, it seems, YouTube is still […]
