Blue laws’ origins in the U.S. can be traced back to 1704 and then 1798 with the passage of the Act to Suppress Vice and Immorality. The immorality in question is defined by the standards of seventeenth-century Puritans who wanted to keep Sunday as a day of rest and piety. […]
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The Front Bottoms reflect on self-titled 10 years later
Photo courtesy of Mark Jaworski. Between working shifts at Ramsey’s ShopRite and taking music production classes, Brian Sella spent his sophomore year at Ramapo writing songs. It wasn’t long before he asked his childhood best friend Mat Uychich to join as a drummer, regularly meeting to record material that they would […]
First presumptive positive case of coronavirus in Bergen County announced
Photo courtesy of PhilMurphy, Flickr The first “presumptive positive” case of the coronavirus in New Jersey was announced on Wednesday, March 4 according to state officials. The virus was found in a 32-year-old Fort Lee man, Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich confirmed Wednesday night. The individual has been hospitalized in […]
Event Provides Advice for Dealing with Partner Abuse
Photo by Pauline Park On Thursday, March 10, Ramapo Pride and the Women’s Center co-sponsored “Abuse Awareness Information and Resources for Intimate Partner Violence.” This event welcomed all students to walk in and gain more knowledge about abuse awareness and what someone could do to potentially help an individual struggling […]
New Website Allows Daters with Allergies to Avoid Awkward Encounters
Photo Courtesy of Allergic Attraction People do not normally take note of how difficult it can be for individuals that suffer from allergies to start dating. However, a new site has done just that. The site, called Allergic Attraction, has launched with the mission of helping those with food allergies […]