Author: AUDREY ZABOHONSKI

Professor Unearths Slave Graves

New evidence found down Route 202 by Adjunct Professor Jeff Williamson could indicate the existence of slavery during the 1700s and 1800s in New Jersey. Williamson began investigating a family cemetery behind Ramapo’s sculpture garden on Ramapo Valley Road with a group of volunteers last fall, and found 15 gravestones […]

‘Community’ Experiences Senioritis in Harmon’s Absence

Returning for its fourth and potentially last season, Community fell short of matching its success under Dan Harmon’s rule. The poorly rated but critically acclaimed NBC sitcom kicked off the season last Thursday after the network postponed the premiere, which was originally scheduled for the fall. Due to the pushed […]

Pope Benedict XVI Steps Down

The pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Benedict XVI, announced Monday that he will abdicate his position on Feb. 28. His resignation has shocked Catholics and the rest of the world, leaving many with questions. Benedict, 85, said he is resigning due to "old age and deteriorating health," ABC News […]

Survey Finds Campus to be Tolerant

The Diversity Action Committee at Ramapo College conducted its second Campus Climate Survey. The goal of the survey was to evaluate the experience of Ramapo students, faculty and staff on campus. It was distributed to every member of the community that had a Ramapo email account. The last Campus Climate […]

State of the Union: Tradition Trumps Reality

Tuesday night marked the fifth, but most certainly not the last time President Obama delivered the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. Republicans, Democrats and even some of those grave Tea Partiers packed the House of Representatives chamber to hear the president present his assessment […]

Fooligans Present ‘Loneliness’ for Valentine’s Day

Ramapo’s Sharp Theater was filled with “Loneliness” and hilarity as the Fooligans performed their improvisational comedy show on Tuesday night. With audience volunteers and enthusiasm, this show knocked students off their rockers. “This show was our Valentine’s Day special. We had decided to title it ‘Loneliness,’” sophomore Fooligans member Ryan […]

Vick Creates Quarterback Quandry in Philly

Michael Vick signed a new contract with the Philadelphia Eagles worth up to $10 million. The Eagles along with Vick announced that both sides came to an agreement early Monday afternoon after speculation that the team would either trade or release him. The deal includes $3 million in incentives, according […]

Women’s Center Hosts ‘Healthy Love’ Carnival for V-Day

The Student Center Atrium was filled with snow cones, anatomy-shaped candies, and plenty of information about healthy love from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, as part of the Women’s Center’s Healthy Love Carnival. “To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re promoting safe sex and healthy love, and we’re talking about […]

Favre Vaults over Pack

There’s a lot to be said about student athletes, especially at the collegiate level. They have to follow a strict schedule of classes, homework, practices and games. Senior pole vaulter Michelle Favre makes it look easy, holding a 3.9 GPA as a biology major while being ranked fourth all time […]

Students Celebrate Mardis Gras with Song

Students gathered at Linden Hall for another Open Mic event at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday night. The Open Mic event had many diverse and entertaining acts, helping showcase the talent of the students of Ramapo College. Instead of celebrating Mardi Gras like many other Ramapo students may have on Tuesday, these artistically […]