On Thursday, Oct. 10, the Nursing Student Organization (NSO) hosted “Be the Match,” an event where students had the opportunity to see if they could be a potential match for cancer patients who need blood stem cell or bone marrow transplants. Students filled out a survey before swabbing both sides […]
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E-Wing’s construction makes room for growing nursing program
Adjacent to the Adler Center for Nursing, E-Wing’s location makes it the foremost option in creating space for Ramapo’s new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. The former location of the Information Technology Services (ITS) department, a computer lab and offices will soon be renovated into new facilities […]
AI is everywhere: Students debate the use of AI in healthcare
PRO The idea of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field may turn some heads and leave a sour taste in some mouths, even though the potential benefits of this technology might bring some newfound advancements. While the present-day benefits may not outweigh the negatives yet, improvements to the technology […]
Candidates attack Bloomberg during ninth Democratic debate
Photo courtesy of Mike Bloomberg, Flickr The ninth Democratic debate on Feb. 19 featured non-stop arguments and attacks centered on former New York City Mayor and billionaire Michael Bloomberg. The majority of the debate consisted of a tense atmosphere. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) skillfully criticized her opponents, giving her campaign […]
Trump’s State of the Union Address dismisses impeachment inquiry
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr President Donald Trump delivered his third State of the Union on Feb. 3, highlighting improvements to the economy, healthcare and the military. His speech echoed early messages of his presidential re-election campaign, but it failed to touch on the impeachment inquiry. Trump focused much […]
Pre-Existing Conditions clause must not be repealed
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, Wikipedia We are currently master’s in social work students at Ramapo College. In our social policy class, we have learned about the details of the Affordable Care Act and are writing to express our commitment to advocate for this essential law to stay in place. […]
Republicans and Democrats Debate Healthcare Plan as Administration Proposes Bill
Photo courtesy of United States Senate, Wikipedia On March 6, Republicans in the House of Representatives released their proposal for a replacement to the Affordable Care Act. There was immediate outrage from both sides of the aisle. There are about three to four key changes from the Affordable Care Act […]
3D Print Technology Advances, Ramapo Acquires Own
Photo courtesy of Guilechat, Wikipedia 3D printing has made great advances in recent years and has opened doors in the field of technology. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, was created in 1984. Currently, Ramapo College owns a 3D printer open to all students for academic and personal use. […]
Policies, Support Needed to Aid Syrian Refugee Crisis
Photo Courtesy of IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation, Flickr Creative Commons The Syrian Civil War is leaving millions of refugees homeless. Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey took in the majority of the four million Syrian refugees, but these people are not allowed to work because these countries have very high employment rates. […]