Photo courtesy of Karolina Grabowska, Pexels. New York and New Jersey were ravaged by coronavirus and were among the states that set more stringent restrictions regarding masks and social distancing. They haven’t wavered in their strict policies during the course of the pandemic, until now. COVID-19 appears to be going in […]
Tag: Covid-19
Questions arise as Biden administration covers Covid testing costs
Photo courtesy of Jernej Furman, Flickr. Access to COVID-19 tests has proven to be difficult to find in recent times. With cases rising at a steady rate, long lines and hours of waiting at testing centers are a common sight. Almost two full years after the coronavirus pandemic began, at-home Covid […]
The losses COVID-19 dealt us, physically and spiritually
Photo courtesy of Daniel Spiess, Flickr. No matter what, college acts as the stepping stone for teenagers to become young adults, discover themselves, meet new people and learn new things that may benefit them in their adult and professional futures. Because of the pandemic, students are forced into the purgatory […]
Double standards: how race impacts consequences for athletes
Aaron Rodgers decided to set the sports world on fire on Friday when he made his regular appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show,” talking about his positive COVID-19 test and his decision to not get vaccinated. The three-time NFL Most Valuable Player and former Jeopardy guest host shared his thoughts […]
The importance of studying abroad told through misadventures
Photo courtesy of Ramapo College, Flickr. Since I started attending Ramapo, I became invested in pursuing one of the college’s study abroad programs. In 2019, I participated in a spring break global field experience with the Honors program to Nepal. That inspired me to sign up for a full semester […]
Covid-era concerts: both adaptive and largely unchanged
Photo courtesy of Hanny Naibaho, Unsplash. I’m sure we're all curious about how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect post-lockdown life. It will most likely never be the same, but what does this mean for events like concerts? These occasions are definitely high in risk, but they are finally back with modifications […]
Student tour groups return to Ramapo with new vision and mandates
Photo courtesy of Grace Velarde. A key part of convincing high schoolers to apply to Ramapo College is introducing them to life on campus. This includes showcasing some of the beautiful scenery, convenient locations of the academic buildings and the overall welcoming atmosphere everyone feels as soon as they exit […]
Broadway returns to NYC under new COVID mandates
Photo courtesy of Fair Use, Wiki For a year and a half Broadway’s marquee lights have been shut off, leaving New York City dark. Now this metropolitan staple is making a show-stopping return, with musicals such as “Wicked,” “The Lion King” and “Hamilton” being met with standing ovations. Broadway […]
Celebrities’ power: Nicki Minaj vs. COVID-19 vaccine
Photo courtesy of hnnssy25, Flickr Everyone listens to celebrities to some degree. Whether we worship them or simply hold admiration for them, it is impossible to deny that celebrities have a certain degree of influence on their audience. Celebrities have the kind of power that most ordinary people wish they […]
CDC updates travel guidelines, noting high-risk territories
Photo courtesy of Suhyeon Choi, Unsplash Interested in traveling to your favorite country for vacation or studies? You may wish to reconsider your travel plans for the summer break. In close alignment with Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) policies, the United States State Department updated its travel advisories. The […]