The 96th Academy Awards are dominated by “Oppenheimer” with 13 nominations, “Poor Things” with 11 and “Killers of the Flower Moon” with 10. Greta Gerwig’s summer hit “Barbie” has eight nominations compared to its competitors, but fans are not satisfied with its specific categories. Its nominations are as follows: […]
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The NHL should mandate safety gear to protect players
On Oct. 28, Adam Johnson, an American hockey player, died after his neck was cut by a skate blade during a game. Johnson was 29 years old, playing for the Nottingham Panthers. The incident occurred in a Challenge Cup game that took place at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena in England. Johnson’s […]
The Stanley cup craze has accumulated too many collectors
In the past year, it has been almost impossible to walk around a college campus, browse through the aisles at a store or scroll on social media without seeing a Stanley cup.
Drug seeking to prolong the life of dogs isn’t as humane as advertised
Last November, I had to say goodbye to the dog who watched me start first-grade and my first year of college. Her name was Shea, and she was a Labrador retriever mix with black fur and a white patch on her stomach. We grew up together — but her life […]
Ramapo’s winter housing policies are not practical for all students
The Office of Residence Life announced to students its plan for this year’s winter housing through an emailed link. Students requesting winter housing were asked to fill out a Google Form, where additional information on the housing policies were included. One of the most notable policies was the duration of […]
Penguin Random House book ban lawsuit is a step in the right direction
Book bans are still an ongoing discussion in the U.S. It seems that no real actions have been taken against those advocating for censorship and no substantial changes have been made to protect Americans’ right to the freedom of information. That might have just changed, though, with a recent federal […]
Consumers should support small businesses this holiday season
The holiday season is quickly approaching, spurring the time of giving and receiving gifts. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday deals, people are busy trying to get the most out of their money on gifts for loved ones. In the age of online shopping, consumer shopping has gone up 7.8% […]
To slay, or not to slay: Students debate the use of a slang term
PRO Imagine that a harmless term that has become a part of your everyday vocabulary always seems to stir your company in a negative way for absolutely zero reason. The term in question is the slang word “slay,” which stems from the LGBTQ+ abbreviation for “killing it,” a way to […]
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ contestants file flimsy lawsuit
Recently, Netflix released “Squid Game: The Challenge,” a five-episode reality competition show based on the fictional Korean drama “Squid Game.” The point of “Squid Game” was to critique capitalistic society and how people put their lives on the line to succeed financially, which makes the release of the real version […]
Biden’s lacking policies may lose the DNC young voters
With the 2024 general election now less than a year away, recent polls have indicated that former President Donald Trump is gaining ground on President Joe Biden, and Biden is losing support particularly among young voters. This trend is entirely avoidable and merely exists as a result of the incompetence […]