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 […]
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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 […]
Ramapo students comment on their vaccine experiences
Photo courtesy of Joshua Hoehne, Unsplash New Jersey state officials announced on Monday, April 19 that COVID-19 vaccines will now be available to anyone age 16 and over who lives, works or studies in the state. With the increasing availability of COVID-19 vaccines, Ramapo College students have been staying involved with monitoring […]
J&J vaccine under scrutiny during distribution pause
Photo courtesy of Hakan Nural, Unsplash The United States Food and Drug Administration and Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently supported the temporary ceasing of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Six women between the ages of 18 and 45 suffered from rare blood clot complications within […]
Ramapo student shares experience with J&J vaccine
Photo courtesy of New York National Guard, Flickr I want to make it clear that I am not one to promote vaccine skepticism. On March 6, I showed up at the Camden County vaccine megasite and found out I’d be receiving Johnson & Johnson. I was thrilled; I would have […]
Social isolation is wearing down college students
Photo courtesy of engin akyurt, Unsplash Socialization is a fundamental part of each person’s life, but many students are only realizing this due to COVID taking away their opportunity to see people. The isolation that students are now having to deal with is a lot more serious than it may seem […]
NY PopUp moves indoor to select Broadway theaters DONE
Photo courtesy of Diana Robinson, Flickr After a long year of empty theaters and cancellations, New York City is slowly bringing arts and culture back to life in a new arts festival called NY PopUps, NBC reports. The festival began hosting outdoor events at the end of February all over […]