Parts of New York and New Jersey have been home to the Ramapough Lenape Nation for more than 300 years. The tribe that resides in surrounding towns of Mahwah is specifically known as The Ramapough Munsee Tribe, but due to modest documentation, the tribe has little recognition. Through the ignorance […]
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Student Filmmaker Mourned
Correction: This article incorrectly stated Hess’s film “Lethe” won an editing award at last year’s Media Collision. It was his documentary “Sub” that received the award. Rodman Hess, a senior contemporary arts student, passed away on Thursday, April 18 after a long illness. He was 23 years old. Hess, of […]
Assemblyman Eustace Chosen as Commencement Speaker
The Office of the President has announced this year's commencement speaker will be Assemblyman Timothy Eustace, a Ramapo graduate and the first out gay man elected to the New Jersey state assembly. Eustace graduated from Ramapo College in 1978 with a degree in psychology. He then received a degree from […]
New Mahwah Eatery
This Friday, the doors of Mary Ann's Gourmet Market will open in the Ramapo Centre shopping complex on MacArthur Boulevard. Owner Michael Flynn, a chef for the past 22 years, was inspired to open a gourmet market while shopping at Mahwah Bagels and Gourmet, which is where the new market […]
International Justice Mission Hopes to Shed Light on Dark International Issues
Ramapo College has recently installed a chapter of the International Justice Mission (IJM) on campus as a club open to all students interested in helping humanitarian efforts. The club was founded by a group of students led by Ashley Ronco, a junior and now the president of the club, who […]
Cultures Collide At Annual Ramapo World Expo
Students came together for Ramapo’s second annual World Expo to share, learn and teach others about the many cultures of the world. The event took place this past Friday at the Alumni Lounges from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day was filled with performances, food tastings and the opportunity for […]
Women’s Center Considers Image Overhaul
The Women’s Center’s staff is considering changing its name in order to correct the misconception that the Women’s Center is solely for women or individuals who associate with the LGBT community and spread the message that anyone is welcome there. “We haven’t decided to change it yet. We’re in the […]
Local Environmental Groups Team Up for Conference
An extensive cleanup of contamination from Ford Motor Company’s former manufacturing plant in Mahwah will be a highlight of discussions at the 18th annual Ramapo River Watershed Conference on Friday. The Ramapo River Committee and the Environmental Studies Program at Ramapo College are joining together to host the conference in […]
New Master Plan Encompasses Many Proposed Campus Improvements
Ramapo College is currently finalizing the Campus Facilities Master Plan, which will outline the main points for new construction and improvement of the campus. The college recently hosted an open house presentation last Thursday, where members of the consulting team clarified the details of the projects and received feedback from […]
Former Governor Codey Addresses Political Science Students
The keynote speaker at the annual Pi Sigma Alpha induction dinner on Wednesday was 53rd governor of New Jersey, Richard Codey. The political science honor society awarded him an honorary membership and he spoke to students about serving in public office. Codey shared dinner with political science students and faculty, […]
