Monday, May 20, 2024
On Saturday, Oct. 7, the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company (CMDC) performed in the Sharp Theatre at the Berrie Center. Founded in 2003, CMDC’s mission is to celebrate Mexican cultural heritage through dance. The focus of their performance was to demonstrate dances from five different regions of Mexico in order to […]
The Ramapo community came together to honor Queer and Trans History Month and Disability Awareness Month in front of the Arch on Monday. The Women’s Center and LGBTQ Services partnered with the Office of Specialized Services (OSS) to host the Opening Proclamation event. The event started with an introduction from […]
Following a recent email sent out informing the residents of the Village and the College Park Apartments (CPAs), Ramapo Green hosted a discussion on healthy recycling habits and the truth behind being green last Thursday. The goal of this talk was to help students understand the importance of proper recycling […]
The Black Student Union (BSU) is once again opening the floor for sharing grievances and stories with Hot Seat Discussions, a new series running throughout this school year. Similar events were held last year by the BSU, called Hot Wings and Hot Topics, to give Black and brown students a […]
The traditional college experience — pursuing a bachelor’s degree within four years at one institution after graduating high school — is not possible for or appealing to all students. In many cases, the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred students to take part in nontraditional paths. Carina Musanti originally enrolled at Rowan […]
Safety Fair On Sept. 28, the Office of Public Safety hosted a safety fair in the Grove. At this event, organizations including the Office of Residence Life, Ramapo College EMS, the Office of Title IX and the Office of Violence Prevention all set up tables to educate the Ramapo community […]
Over the summer, Ramapo College announced that the campus convenience store would be removed from its old spot in the Pavilion to make way for the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC). In its place, Ramapo has created a new micro-market located in the little alcove near the Pavilion’s main […]
Last week, Ramapo College celebrated National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) from Sept. 18-22. NHPW was started in 2008 by the nonprofit organization Hazing Prevention Network to end hazing on college campuses. According to the Hazing Prevention Network, hazing can take the form of “alcohol consumption, humiliation, isolation, sleep deprivation, and […]
Opioids are still a detrimental problem in the U.S. and cost thousands of lives every year. According to a report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdose deaths increased by more than 16% from 2020 to 2021, and over 75% of those deaths in 2021 involved […]
Hillel Rosh Hashanah Dinner Ramapo’s chapter of Hillel, an international Jewish student organization, hosted a dinner party in honor of Rosh Hashanah in the Alumni Lounges on Sept. 20. Upbeat music played as attendees enjoyed kosher food from Ma’adan Catering, including veggie cutlets, fingerling potatoes, hummus and chicken marsala. “Rosh […]
