Photo by ecigclick.co.uk, Flickr Creative Commons A recent fire alarm in my Bischoff Hall dormitory on Oct. 8 was set off due to a vape/electronic cigarette that was being used inside of the residence hall. Although Ramapo’s website and college policies explicitly state that smoking is prohibited in all academic […]
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Double Standards Hurt Women’s Leadership in Politics
Photo courtesy of United States Department of State Last week’s “SNL” spoof of the Democratic debate featuring Bernie Sanders (Larry David), Jim Webb (Alec Baldwin) and Hillary Clinton (Kate McKinnon), has been the talk of all things political in social media. And while there was much to admire about the […]
College Student Apathy Toward Elections Undermines Democracy, Hurts Millions
Photo Courtesy of Kate Sumbler, Flickr Creative Commons On a recent reporting assignment, I went around asking Ramapo students if they had watched the Oct. 13 CNN Democratic presidential debate and what their opinion on it was if they had one. I was somewhat surprised to find that very few […]
Self-Awareness Promotes ‘Important Dialogue’ on Cultivating Difference
On college campuses, the average student’s opinion of Donald Trump is not very positive, since most people tend to think of him as an egotistical man without any respect for other people’s identities and cultures. He is often caught with his foot in his mouth, making statements without prior consideration […]
Despite Sanders’ Popularity, Clinton Better Suited for White House
Photo Courtesy of Michael Vandon, Flickr Creative Commons When campaigning for the 2016 presidential election began, it seemed like all the balls were in Hillary Clinton’s court to become the Democratic candidate. However, Bernie Sanders, the Senator from Vermont, has been gaining popularity, growing in support from 6 percent to […]
Violence Against Girls Reinforces Culture of Violence, Sexism and Misogyny
The campus recently observed Violence Awareness Week and saw many events geared toward educating the community about the issue of sexual violence on campus. Some events included a recent talk by Yolo Akili Robinson, a gay black man who spoke on trauma and intimate partner violence in LGBTQ communities, the […]
American Children in Need of Food Assistance Met with ‘Noticeable Silence’
Photo Courtesy of M., Flickr Creative Commons One of the most coveted days of the fall season is rapidly approaching: Thanksgiving. While this holiday does not mean fun costumes or presents, it is the one day of the year where calories do not matter and one is never full. The […]
Additional School Lunch Regulations Needed
Photo Courtesy of Ishikawa Ken, Flickr Creative Commons Students from Prince George’s County Public Schools in Fort Washington, Maryland. recently claimed that they were served moldy and undercooked food in their cafeteria lunch, and after reportedly appealing to the school district, they have not received an official response. Pictures of […]
Educational Inequality: Dismantling the ‘Broke College Student’ Myth
Photo source “I want this, but I’m so broke,” you say, wistfully, looking at a sweater that caught your eye. Being in college makes frivolous purchases much more of a luxury, but are you truly broke? Does your definition of “broke,” the one you just sighed about in exasperation, match up […]
Social Media Causes Stress and Pressure Among College Students
Photo Courtesy of Michael Clesle, Flickr Creative Commons Social media is a tool that is used by millions of people, especially college students. In fact, Mark Zuckerberg was a college student when he created Facebook. Since then, other social media apps like Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat have been added to […]