Photo courtesy of Joseph Ngabo, Unsplash The Derek Chauvin trial has stirred up emotions in almost everyone who is paying attention. Chauvin is on trial for murdering George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds before his untimely and unfair death. Again I want […]
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Google Maps update offers convenience for drivers
Photo courtesy of Lars Plougmann, Flickr Over the week of Oct. 17, Google Maps rolled out a new feature for iPhone users that will help drivers avoid speed traps on the road. They are rolling out three new features, which include allowing drivers to report on traffic, crashes and a […]
Controversial arrest sparks outrage in Philadelphia
Courtesy of AKS.9955, Wikipedia Starbucks faces backlash after two black men were arrested for standing in the establishment for two minutes. Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson arrived at Starbucks for a real estate business meeting at a Philadelphia Starbucks. After arriving Nelson asked to use the restroom and the manager said […]
Gun Violence Continues to Worsen as Candidates Debate Future Policies
Photo courtesy of Chad R. Erdmann, Wikipedia Gun control has always been a divisive topic, especially during this year’s election. Though the Second Amendment promises an American right for every citizen to own a gun in self-defense, self-defense is not the reason guns have become a problem. Many accidental casualties […]
Former NBA Player Chris Herren Visits Ramapo
Photo by Hope Patti Former NBA player Chris Herren stopped by the Bradley Center on Monday to share his story of overcoming alcohol and drug abuse. Students from Ramapo, as well as community colleges and local high schools, gathered at the event hosted by the Mahwah Municipal Alliance to hear […]
Search and Seizure Discussed at Recent SCOTUS Event
Photo courtesy of Mitchell Shapiro Photography, Flickr For their second discussion of the year, the SCOTUS series focused on Utah v. Streiff, a recent case involving search and seizure and fourth amendment rights. Michael DeMarco, deputy first assistant prosecutor in Passaic county and professor of criminal law at Ramapo, led […]