Advancements in technology and the immigration experience will help to shape the future of American society, an award-winning filmmaker told Ramapo students on Nov. 7. Alex Rivera is a recipient of the Schomburg Award, which recognizes successful scholars who demonstrate awareness of diversity and minority issues through artistic expression. Rivera discussed his […]
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Gov. Christie Re-elected After Landslide Victory
Soon after Republican incumbent Chris Christie easily topped Democratic challenger Barbara Buono in Tuesday’s gubernatorial election, the political buzz shifted to the governor’s plans for 2016. Christie’s re-election, by a margin of 60 percent to Buono’s 38 percent, is widely believed to be the beginning of a possible presidential run. […]
SLIDESHOW: Ramapo News Visits Waldwick High School
On Nov. 6, The Ramapo News hopped into an infamous RamaVan and took a trip over to Waldwick High School to pay a visit to the journalism students. It was a successful trip; all of the students were engaged in the conversation that ranged from introductions, a Q&A in regards to Ramapo, and a brief lesson on […]
DAC Conducts Faculty Focus Groups to Discuss Diversity
The Diversity Action Committee's (DAC) Assessment Subcommittee conducted focus groups with faculty regarding the diversity and equity on campus yesterday. The focus group was held in conjunction with Faculty Development Day. Traditionally, on Faculty Development Day, the Faculty Resource Center organizes a series of sessions including discussion groups and teaching […]
Student Arrested After Drunk Driving Accident
A Ramapo College student will make his first appearance in court on Nov. 12 after being charged with drunk driving shortly after he was involved in an on-campus accident that injured two other students. The student, 20-year-old Douglas Hervey, was charged with two counts of assault by motor vehicle, driving […]
CSI Hires Two Faculty Fellows for Civic Engagement and Diversity
The Center for Student Involvement recently hired two faculty fellows for civic engagement and diversity and equity. The office had two ongoing job searches this fall to fill the two new positions. Associate Professor of Sociology, Dr. Kristin Kenneavy, was hired as faculty fellow for civic engagement and Associate Professor […]
Garden State Plaza Reopens After Shooting Disturbs Community
Shots fired at Westfield Garden State Plaza left shoppers and mall employees in lockdown for hours Monday evening as police searched the premises for the gunman. The suspect was later found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot to the head at a remote location inside the mall. “The main motive for […]
Ramapo Ranked High Return on Investment College for First Time
For the first time, Ramapo College was ranked as one of New Jersey’s highest return on investment colleges by AffordableCollegesOnline.org. As a “High ROI College,” schools must “have low tuition and fees combined with top 30-year earnings,” the site reported. Ramapo was ranked 10th out of 24 New Jersey institutions […]
Students Hit the Polls to Vote in NJ Race
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, casting ballots in the race for governor and their local legislators. Christie won the election by a landslide, but many at Ramapo pointed negatively at his policies on education when asked why they voted for Buono. Others said Christie’s leadership was a key […]
SLIDESHOW: Striking Out Breast Cancer
Theta Phi Alpha and the Ramapo College baseball team hosted the fourth annual Home Run Derby last month to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a foundation dedicated to funding breast cancer research and awareness. Sorority president, Danielle Ferlise, reported that the event drew a record number […]
