Mass shootings have been an immense issue within our country for the last decade. Every time a shooting occurs, there is great controversy regarding America’s gun policies. But have we ever stepped back to take a look at the type of weapons used in such massacres? I did, and here’s […]
Author: AMANDA JONES
Men’s volleyball start Skyline Tournament strong against NJCU
Last Thursday, the Ramapo men’s volleyball team played their first match in the Skyline Tournament against the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Gothic Knights. The Roadrunners took the win by a score of 3-1 (25-15, 23-25, 25-22, 25-16). While the match stayed close during the sets, Ramapo managed to stay […]
Metropolitan Opera draws LGBTQ+ aficionados with ‘Champion’
The Metropolitan Opera is arguably one of the most famous opera companies in the world. Founded in the late 1800s, the opera house has put on hundreds of shows each season, and according to their website, “more than 800,000 people attend the performances… during the season, and millions more experience […]
‘Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields’ recounts actress’s childhood trauma
Celebrities speaking out about their traumatic experiences throughout stardom has only recently become a topic of interest. “I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy and “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir” by Matthew Perry are two examples of stories that took audiences by surprise, and recently […]
Death threats follow overblown celebrity drama
The internet is no stranger to the celebrity drama. With outlets like TMZ and E!, people can get their daily dose of the wild and shocking lives of their favorite stars. Former Disney Channel star and singer Selena Gomez has been the face of such news for a few weeks […]
Feminism warped into weapon against TikTok housewives
No topic is absent from social media, and feminism is one that receives a lot of attention, both positive and negative. The concept takes on so many different roles and is perceived in so many different ways on social media that it actually causes harm to the movement. Of course, […]
‘Scream VI’ makes audiences quake
When “Scream” was first released in theaters in 1996, it was meant to be an almost comedic take on classic slasher films. However, it became an iconic fan-favorite that now has a total of six movies and most likely counting, in its franchise. Earlier this March, “Scream VI” made its […]
‘You’ reignites bingeworthy status halfway through fourth season
I think it is safe to say that season four of the hit show “You” was disappointing. On March 9, the second half of the season was released with minimal hype. While starting it, I was fully prepared to go into this review giving it two stars maximum and honestly […]
Inadequate sex education breeds misconceptions
Thinking back to middle and high school, can you remember what you learned about sex education? Me neither. The only thing I can truly recall learning about is the danger of drugs and alcohol and that sex involves a cisgender man penetrating a cisgender woman. However, that last statement is […]
‘Take It Down’ empowers underage victims
I’m sure we have all heard that the internet is forever and we should be wary of our digital footprints. Nevertheless, teens do not seem to think about this message before sending out explicit photos of themselves. Once a picture has been sent, it can never be taken back. However, […]