Spring is upon us and so are the hottest makeup trends of the 2013 season. Let me warn you ladies: they are fierce. If you thought spring was just about admiring the vivid colors of flowers blossoming in reds, pinks and yellows and getting lost in the cerulean blue sky […]
Author: MICHELE MATTIA
Puzzlethon Raises Funds for Autism Awareness
Puzzlethon for Autism, an event held to raise money and increase awareness and acceptance of autism among the student body took place on Friday in J. Lee’s just in time for Autism Awareness Month. Attendees participated in a variety of puzzles and games to help become more educated on the […]
THE WEEKLY GRIND: Reporter (and Ramapo) Pride
I have days when I question my chosen career path. I’m sure most of us do. There are times when I wonder why I decided to pursue journalism-when getting the story is so stressful, finding sources is so aggravating, or solving a coverage problem is so difficult that I want […]
Panel Examines State of Substance Abuse on Local, National Level
The School of Social Science and Human Services at Ramapo College held its third annual “Addressing Substance Abuse” conference on Monday, in conjunction with other departments on campus and institutions in the area, to promote the ongoing effort to inspire healthy lifestyles for students. The all-day event took place throughout […]
The Need for Nationwide Marijuana Reform
Nationwide support for marijuana legalization has increased dramatically over the past few years, especially in the previous few months since the passing of pro-pot ballot incentives in Colorado and Washington last November. According to a poll conducted in mid-March by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, […]
Blast from the Past in New Animated Film
The Croods is a heartwarming story about a very close family of cavemen that ventures out to the land of “tomorrow” because their cave was destroyed. During their journey, they are accompanied by Guy (Ryan Reynolds), a comical version of today’s homo sapiens, while the Croods seem to be homo erectus. […]
Trio of Filmmakers Present Moving Documentary on Campus
#8220;What makes your heart break? What makes you come alive?” Ramapo College students were asked to consider these questions after viewing the documentary “Give A Damn?” last Thursday night in Friends Hall. “Give A Damn?” follows three friends, Dan Parris, Rob Lehr and David Peterka, as they travel to Africa […]
Steve Keene Demostrates His High-speed Painting at Ramapo Art Show
Artistry was brought to Ramapo in the form of an art exhibition as well as a painting performance by artist Stephen Keene. A dash of culture was injected into the exhibition with influences from Haitian and Asian art. Stephen Keene is a speed demon of an artist and channels his […]
Alternative Acts Rock Sold-Out Spring Concert
This Saturday, Mayday Parade, The Maine and We the Kings performed for a sold out crowd at the Bradley Center for Ramapo’s annual spring concert. “The spring concert is the toughest event that we program,” sophomore and publicity chair of the College Programming Board Max Zeigerman said. “[After a survey […]
Students Enjoy Luau and Pool Party
On any Tuesday night, Ramapo College’s campus is full of energy and life. As the beautiful weather on Tuesday continued into the night, the campus was flooded with energized students. However, many were doing something a little different after dark-they were going back into the school’s buildings. Ramapo held an […]
