Photo courtesy of Aaron Acevedo. Our world is complex, and peoples’ identities can often clash with each other, especially when considering intersectionality in today’s modern society. These topics — and more — were discussed at the Hood Feminism workshop at the Women’s Center Thursday, March 24, as part of Women’s […]
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Curtain Call Cafe must live on
Photo courtesy of Jenna Craig. What used to be a lively hub for students is now simply a shortcut that gives students a break from the cold Mahwah winds on their daily hike from the commuter lot. My favorite building has changed. Due to the closure of the Curtain Call […]
A retrospective of President Jebb’s inaugural semester
Photo courtesy of Ramapo College. President Cindy R. Jebb has nearly completed her first semester as both Ramapo’s fifth president and a member of the college’s community. In an interview with The Ramapo News on Dec. 3, Jebb reflected on accomplishments and promises made this fall, as well as some […]
Mystery student brings positivity to Ramapo with Instagram affirmations
Photo courtesy of Ramapo Affirmations. One of the latest internet memes is creating illuminating affirmation posts and sharing them on Instagram and other social media platforms. These posts are positively ironic, as they suggest an odd, empowering statement that one can claim for their day. The posts are paired with […]
“Deaf U” trailer sparks conversation around media representation
Photo courtesy of Public Domain, Wikipedia Netflix has dropped a new trailer for their next reality television program, and this show is unlike any program they have done before. Netflix’s newest reality show “Deaf U” follows a group of friends at the historic Gallaudet University. It is set to […]
A New York sports bar welcomes LGBT+ culture
Photo courtesy of Sofie Vasquez, @bullsinthebrnx On every second and fourth Friday night of each month, The Alamo sports bar in Mt. Vernon, NY is packed with all different walks of life, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, college students, regular patrons and passerbys who walked in to see what […]
Dance marathon raises money for cancer society
Photo courtesy of @RCNJAthletics, Instagram Ramathon, a program used to raise money for Children’s Cancer Society, took place this past Friday night in the Bradley Center. It is an event that plays an important role for Ramapo College, as participants dance “For The Kids” in a dance marathon, dancing and […]
Misinformation about Biseuxality Perpetuated by TV
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia TV is a major player in shaping how America sees the world and when people allow TV to dictate their thinking, without deep introspection, it perpetuates the stereotypes that TV puts forward. It is 2016 and the media still has problems with bisexuality. I, and many […]
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 […]
Community Collaboration Essential for Campus Diversity Initiatives
Photo by Nicole Williams A critical aspect of college life is having the opportunity to explore your identity through programming that often gives students a safe space to learn more about themselves and their respective cultural history. However, the divide in Ramapo’s student body in regards to heritage month celebrations […]