Photo courtesy of Markus Spiske, Pexels. Climate change has become quite the debate. On April 10 in Los Angeles, NASA climate scientist Peter Kalmus and a group of scientists called the Scientist Rebellion handcuffed themselves to the doors of the JP Morgan Chase building to protest the lack of response we […]
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Papini scandal epitomizes consequences of false accusations
Photo courtesy of wp paarz, Flickr. In 2016 Sherri Papini was allegedly kidnapped. Three weeks after said “abduction” she was found over 140 miles from her home in a very bad condition. “She told police she had been abducted and branded by two women who kept her chained in a closet,” […]
Etsy strike broadens potential of the labor movement
Photo courtesy of Karolina Grabowska, Pexels. What began as a single Reddit post has morphed into thousands of people participating in a week-long strike against one of the largest online marketplaces. Before this movement, I had no clue Etsy sellers had been enduring arbitrary fees for years. Transaction fees, listing fees, […]
Nickelodeon cuts JoJo Siwa from KCA guest list
Photo courtesy of Paramount Global, Wikipedia. The Kids' Choice Awards (KCA) has been Nickelodeon's biggest event since 1988. An award show for kids by kids with their favorite stars having the chance to win a classic Nickelodeon orange blimp and maybe even get slimed in the process. It was no surprise […]
Brands create false personas on social media
Photo courtesy of World's Direction, Flickr. These days, brands are taking a new approach to their social media marketing, coming in the form of creating content that aligns more with Gen Z and millennial humor than it does professional standards. Brands like Duolingo and Lionsgate hop on trendy sounds, boosting their name with millions of […]
SGA invites students to speak out on campus
Photo courtesy of Celine Panis-Pardo. It’s important for students to recognize the fact that they have a voice in their community, a voice that allows them to be more involved in their community and helps them learn how to become an active citizen. As college students, we are still learning how […]
Intersectionality prevails in new Supreme Court nomination
Photo courtesy of Rose Lincoln, Wikipedia. Ketanji Brown Jackson was officially confirmed on April 7 as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Although her appointment to the bench is delayed until next term when Justice Stephen Breyer retires, that doesn’t make the event any less historic. […]
Student employees’ struggles exceed their wages
Photo courtesy of Amanda Riehl. According to the Urban Institute, during the 2015-2016 school year, “58 percent of full-time students worked either full time or part time while they were enrolled.” Their motivations vary from trying to gain resume experience to paying off student loans. Jordan Meredith, a Ramapo senior and […]
COVID-19 continues to shape freshmen’s college experiences
Photo courtesy of Keira Burton, Pexels. As I begin to reflect on my freshman experience, I can't help but realize that I didn’t feel prepared for college when I got here. A feeling that I’m sure most college students can understand. I think that attending high school during the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Changing majors seems daunting but is accessible
Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels. At the end of every semester, there is always a group of uncertain students who are considering changing their majors or career paths. Though this may seem daunting, it is possible. Something I never saw myself doing was changing my career path. From the time […]