Author: ELIZABETH ODERMATT

‘Dishonored’ Perfect Game for All

Game developers are constantly coming out with new games with new ideas, storylines and characters. More often than not though, few of these games make it to the top of the charts and get a following. Popular gaming company, Bethesda, has recently released the new IP “Dishonored.” Thankfully, unlike the […]

Five Classic Movies That Still Bring Scares This Halloween

  Halloween, the wonderfully fabricated holiday of pop culture, costume parties and taking candy from strangers. Of all the traditions to grace this American oddity, possibly the most frightening involves the simple act of sitting on the couch and indulging in the cardiovascular exercise of horror cinema. Of all the […]

Modern and Vintage Collide in ‘Retro City Rampage’ Game

Imagine you’re playing an open-world, sandbox video game, stealing cars and completing missions, except the mission is to beat up Shaggy, and the car you’re stealing is the Mystery Machine. Activities like this are common in the world of “Retro City Rampage,” an eight-bit parody made for a post-“Grand Theft […]

Costume Inspiration Comes from Familiar Faces, TV Favorites

  Halloween is quickly approaching, and it’s never too early to start thinking about your costume. This year, instead of going to your local Halloween store and picking out an overpriced, generic costume, try making one of your own. It’s much cheaper and lets you get a little more creative. […]

Jazz Comes to Sharp Theater

Sharp Theater filled to near capacity as Anne Hampton Callaway fans, Barbra Streisand supporters and music enthusiasts alike came out in droves to the Berrie Center on Saturday evening. Callaway belted out classical pop songs with a hint of doo-wop and a touch of jazz. The two-part performance included 16 songs, […]

Alternative Rock Joins TNL Lineup

The latest band to rock out on the Tuesday Night Live series was the alternative rock band Melodime. Melodime had Friends Hall shaking with music during their 9:30 p.m. show at Ramapo. Before the main act, student band Strive took the stage. Singer and guitar player Ryan Patrick, drummer Joe […]

Freshman Brock Runs Her Way to Top of Cross-Country Class

Being a rookie is one of the hardest things to overcome in sports. Experienced team members initially do not trust newcomers, not knowing what they are capable of. It is the rookie’s job to earn the veterans’ trust and respect, and only then can the rookie become a valuable member […]

October Busy Month for Women’s Center

Queer History Month at Ramapo addresses the Queer community and the students' struggle with identity, sexuality and safety. Sexuality is something that can be ignored or invisible, but through Ramapo's Women's Center, students are able to become comfortable in their own skin.  On the day of events, the Women's Center […]

Administrator Lends Helping Hand to College’s Famous Felines

Most Ramapo students are familiar with the stray cats that roam the campus throughout the year, but not many know that Arthur Chill, the Bursar, has been rescuing the feral felines for years.  The cats usually spend their time outside of the Birch Tree Inn, Atrium and College Park Apartments. […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Tricks and Treats

While October is usually known as the month of candy, trick-or-treating and Halloween costumes, it is also important because it is Breast Cancer Awareness month; instead of wearing orange and black, don your pink attire. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in […]