Some big storylines have already been written around college basketball this year, and we haven’t even gotten through all of the early season tournaments. Duke University has already established itself as a title contender with two impressive wins over top five opponents. Duke is led by senior forward Mason Plumlee, […]
Author: BRENT SANCHEZ
Swimming Squads Dive Optimistically into Season
Expectations are running high for the Ramapo College swimming teams. After finishing 4-2 last season, the men’s team is looking forward to raising the bar. Sophomore Phil Sokoloff said the Roadrunners, who are 2-1 this season, expect to improve this year under the tutelage of head coach Gary Orr. “Coach […]
Commuters Recognized with Food, T-shirts and Prizes
In an event to acknowledge an under-recognized faction of the student body, Commuter Affairs hosted a Commuter Appreciation Day in J.Lee’s, the student lounge on campus. More than 2,000 students commute to Ramapo, and thus make up a decent portion of the College’s enrollment. Commuter Affairs, part of the Center for […]
‘Lincoln’ Does Well in Theaters
A stoic, mild-mannered and down to earth Daniel Day-Lewis shines as he portrays the legendary American President Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln.” The film follows the last few months of Lincoln’s life and time in office as the Civil War rages on and the passage of the 13th Amendment looms. […]
Fans Retire Their Fangs with ‘Breaking Dawn Part II’
Twi-hards were decked in fangs and fur for the debut of their beloved saga’s final film, “Breaking Dawn – Part 2.” Fan makeup did little to mask the tears shed by the audience as the credits rolled and put an end to a four-year journey. The film was an adaptation […]
College Divide: Can Your Relationship Survive the Distance?
College is full of challenges, but these challenges aren’t limited to class work and finding time to sleep. Many students find themselves working hard at other things besides their homework, especially when it comes to relationships. Being away at school makes it hard on couples in long distance relationships, but […]
Sweatpants or Suits? What Your Outfit Says About You
People use their attire to reflect their personality. It’s often said not to judge a book by its cover, but unfortunately it happens everyday. People judge just about everything about a person’s appearance, from grooming to clothing to level of confidence, in the first seven seconds of meeting them. In […]
Football Film Has All-star Cast
If you are a devoted fan of a New York football team, your life is more than likely a series of highs and lows. Think the Jets. Just when you think your team has got it together, they fumble, turn the ball over and lose momentum. But you come back […]
Offenses Feast on Turkey Day
Texans 34, Lions 31 (OT) In what was a shootout until the end, the now 10-1 Texans came out on top. The Lions, led by Matthew Stafford’s 441 passing yards and two touchdowns on the day, held a late lead that was erased by an erroneous rushing touchdown by Houston’s […]
Local Groups Deserve Recognition for Sandy Relief Efforts, Too
Superstorm Sandy rocked the worlds of thousands of people who unfortunately lived right in her path of destruction. The cost to repair the major damage has been estimated to be an astronomical $36.8 billion, and that is just for the state of New Jersey alone. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo […]
