Every Sunday morning, millions of people sit down to set their fantasy football lineups and cannot decide which players to play or sit that day. There are players like Aaron Rodgers that you will start week in and week out, but it is the little moves that make the difference […]
Author: DOUG DEPREKER
NHL Locks Out Players Again, Jeopardizes Start of Season
As the clock struck midnight this past Sunday morning, the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the National Hockey League and the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) expired with no new contract in place. The expiration of the current CBA marked the beginning of what could be a lengthy lockout, according to […]
Players, Fans Throw Flag at NHL for Referee Labor Dispute
In the 2012 NFL offseason, a second lockout took place throughout the league. Although not as big and impactful as last year’s player lockout that placed an NFL season in jeopardy, the NFL referee dispute has shown just how important officiating is in America’s most popular league. Seeking more money, […]
During Crisis Romney Fails to Show Leadership
Last Tuesday, on the 11th anniversary of 9/11, Islamic militants killed the American ambassador and three staff members in Benghazi, Libya in a violent attack. Naturally, President Obama addressed the nation with a statement about the attacks and how he plans to deal with them. While I expected Republican Presidential […]
Fall Premieres Combine Comedy and Real Life
The upcoming fall television season is packed with fresh new shows ranging from edgy comedies to thrilling medical mysteries, giving audiences of all interests something new to enjoy. Here is a look at what to expect from this season's shows. "Go On" "Friends" alumnus Matthew Perry returns to TV starring […]
Author Benjamin Nugent Speaks at Convocation
The entire freshman class, along with faculty and some upperclassmen, gathered in the Bradley Center to hear Benjamin Nugent speak about his book, "American Nerd: The Story of my People" for Opening Convocation on Sept. 12. Every fall, Opening Convocation welcomes students to the beginning of a new academic year […]
New Co-curricular Transcript Helps Students Track Activity
Ramapo students are now being offered the opportunity to create an online profile using OrgSync and build a co-curricular transcript (CCT) showing what they have been involved in on campus. OrgSync is the Web site where all organizations and clubs on campus can communicate with one another. The co-curricular transcript […]
First Tuesday Night Live Performer Generates Crowds and Laughs
What could possibly pack Friends Hall on a rainy Tuesday night? Ramapo’s very own College Programming Board found the answer to that this week when they brought an L.A. comedian, K-von, best known for his work on the popular MTV show, “Disaster Date,” to campus. The College Programming Board, better known […]
Changes to TV Favorites Don’t Disappoint Fans
Each year, the premiere of fall television brings both new shows and changes to our old favorites. Two shows, “Glee” and “The X-Factor,” have been the focus of most of the buzz this fall. Viewers have been patiently waiting to see if “Glee” could continue to bring in big ratings […]
Perfect Tunes for Autumn Relaxation
Already marking their territory as one the top acts in the hardcore scene, hometown heroes of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Title Fight released “Floral Green,” one of the most anticipated albums to come out in the fall on Tuesday. A month prior to the announcement of the expected release date, the […]
