Photo Courtesy of Pete Souza, Wikipedia The Broadway musical “Hamilton” is on the fast track to musical theater history. It won the Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album this year, launched at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 — the highest recorded debut for a cast recording, according to Billboard […]
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Mercer Notes Ongoing Initiatives in State of the College
Photo by Pauline Park President Peter Mercer began this semester’s State of the College address, which took place last Wednesday in a packed Friends Hall, with two words from the Dictionary of Newfoundland English. He returned to this tradition after last year's address, which required a more serious introduction. This […]
Lush Cinematography Makes up for Predictable Plot in New Guillermo del Toro film ‘Crimson Peak’
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmor, Flickr Creative Commons Guillermo del Toro’s new gothic horror film “Crimson Peak” is black and white and red all over – a gory, lavish masterpiece just in time for Halloween. The beautiful cinematography is undercut by a half-baked plot but is saved by the excellent cast […]
Georgia Native Betty Cantrell Crowned Miss America
Photo Courtesy of Disney ABC Television Group, Flickr Creative Commons Miss Georgia, Betty Cantrell, took home the much-sought-after title of Miss America on Sunday, running on the platform “Healthy Children, Strong America.” Cantrell stunned during her talent portion and overcame a bizarre question in the interview round before being crowned […]
President Mercer Addresses Sexual Assault and Alcohol Policies in State of the College
Photo by Nicole Williams President Peter Mercer spoke to a packed house last Wednesday in Friends Hall to address topics like the College’s alcohol policy and new sexual assault prevention programs in his State of the College address. Instead of beginning with a word from the Dictionary of Newfoundland English, […]
Credit and Debit Cards Now Accepted at Dining Halls
Photo by Steve Fallon Ramapo College dining services are now officially accepting credit and debit cards at all locations due to customer demand. This includes the Atrium, Birch Tree Inn, Pavilion, Curtain Call Café and C-store. The College announced this upgrade on April 15. “It’s giving more service to the customer,” […]
Ramapo Joins ‘It’s On Us’ Campaign
Photo by Steve Fallon Ramapo has become one of the many colleges and universities across the nation that have taken up the “It’s On Us” campaign to end sexual assault on college campuses. Incorporating this campaign into the Ramapo community has been a campuswide initiative, supported by numerous departments and […]
Aaron Lorenz to Be New SSHS Dean
Photo courtesy of Aaron Lorenz Professor Aaron Lorenz will step into Samuel Rosenberg’s position as dean of the School of Social Science and Human Services, effective July 1. Lorenz is an associate professor of law and society and has been a member of the Ramapo community since 2007. Rosenberg has […]
Drag Show and Pride Prom Challenge Gender Roles
Photo by Grace Maute Friday’s Drag Show and Pride Prom blurred the lines of masculine and feminine conventions in sky-high wigs and sparkling dresses. Co-sponsored by Ramapo Pride, the Women’s Center, the Diversity Action Committee, the Black Student Union, the College Programming Board, Mu Sigma Upsilon and Chi Upsilon Sigma, […]
Classes to Begin in Nursing Building in Fall 2015
Photos by Steve Fallon Starting in the fall semester, students will begin to see “AC” on their schedules under class location. The “AC” stands for Adler Center for Nursing Excellence, a $54 million renovation that is soon to be completed after nearly three years of construction. The Adler Center for […]