Mental health has been completely overlooked all throughout history. Thankfully though, in recent years, it has become more normalized and recognized in places of work and on social media. However, schools seem to have not picked this up. Felicia LoAlbo-Melendez was only 11-years-old when she committed suicide after incessant bullying […]
Tag: Bullying
Students Wear Purple for Spirit Day to Stop Bullying
Photo by Pauline Park Spirit Day, an annual event held nationally to raise awareness of bullying against members of the LGBTQ community, was recognized by Ramapo students this past Friday on the second floor of the Student Center. Organized by the College’s anti-bullying club, You’re Not Alone, and the Women’s […]
Yik Yak: Anonymous Messaging App Induces Race-Based Bullying
Photo Courtesy of Yik Yak Yik Yak, an emerging social media application where individuals can share their thoughts anonymously, has been a hot button issue on college campuses across the nation. The app is essentially an anonymous version of Twitter that identifies your location and allows you to communicate with […]