The public library is an essential part of any vibrant community. Beyond providing reading materials and promoting literacy among its constituents, it also offers services such as voting registration assistance. However, the traditional library model is changing. Some libraries have become more interconnected to varying degrees. Whether it’s interlibrary loan […]
Author: REBECCA GATHERCOLE
State of the Students Address summarizes SGA achievements
For the first time in seven years, the Student Government Association (SGA) hosted the State of the Students Address to discuss what the SGA and the Board of Trustees have learned over the past few years and how they’re advancing Ramapo’s mission. Jakub Zak, the student trustee for the Board […]
Men’s and women’s tennis drop games to TCNJ and NJCU
Ramapo’s men’s and women’s tennis teams dealt with some tough losses this past week as they played their first New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) games of the year. First up, the men’s team played against The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) on Friday, with the Lions earning a 9-0 victory. […]
Ramapo subverts gender roles in ‘The Duchess of Malfi’
Ramapo College’s theater department is traveling back to the 16th century for its second main stage production of the semester, “The Duchess of Malfi.” The production began its six-show run last Thursday, turning the Sharp Theater into a Renaissance world full of romance, tragedy and deceit. Written by English playwright […]
Health Services advocates for student safety during STI Awareness Week
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise in the U.S., especially among young people. Despite the education that many students receive during their high school sex education courses, about 46% of new infections occur within the 15-24 age group, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). […]
Collegiate Recovery Program offers housing on campus
Ever since Cory Rosenkranz arrived at Ramapo in 1996 as the coordinator of substance abuse and prevention programs, she has been advocating for the school to start a recovery program with housing. Now, 27 years later, that dream is fully coming to fruition. The Roadrunner Collegiate Recovery Program started in […]
Disney Club anticipates 10th anniversary
Disney Club has been a staple on Ramapo’s campus since its inception back in 2012 when Kimberly Halloran took the reins as its first president. Ever since, the club has been bringing the magic of Disney to campus. According to the club’s Archway page, its mission is “to encourage Disney […]
‘Daisy Jones and the Six’ comes to life in limited series
Based on Taylor Jenkins Reid’s 2019 bestseller, “Daisy Jones and the Six” brings the glamorous yet chaotic world of a Fleetwood Mac-inspired ‘70s rock band to life. The 10-episode limited series delivers the drama expected from the fictional but beloved band, but not much else. The series chronicles the origins, […]
Former beauty editor claims cosmetics contribute to climate crisis
Jessica DeFino used to be just like us. She adored the beauty industry, so much so that one of her earliest writing jobs was as an assistant editor for the Kardashian-Jenner apps. There, she was exposed to the disgusting underbelly of the beauty industry. “I saw exactly how unattainable beauty […]
Miley Cyrus condenses summer vibes into new album
After the smashing and, dare I say, surprising success of “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus has followed up with her equally as fun and vivacious album, “Endless Summer Vacation.” While all 13 songs securely fit within the pop genre, the album covers a wide range of sounds from high-energy dance songs to […]