The tuition rate for an in-state public college is about $22,000 a year on average; as a result it is hard for even middle class families to afford to send their child to college. Scholarships are available, however, as an alternative method to pay for education. Most colleges have scholarship […]
Author: ALEXA RIVERA
Exclusive Interview with We the Kings
This Saturday, the Ramapo News staff sat down with lead singer Travis Clark of We the Kings before their performance at the spring concert. We the Kings, who just released their newest single “Just Keep Breathing” on Friday, are currently working on their next album to be released this fall. […]
THE WEEKLY GRIND: Connect with Us!
Our generation would be lost without social media. How else would we be able to keep in touch with our old friends, procrastinate doing our homework, or waste time in class? But when Facebook and Twitter were introduced to (older) journalists, it took a lot of getting used to. The […]
Exclusive Interview with Mayday Parade
The Ramapo News sat down with lead singer Derek Sanders from Mayday Parade before Saturday’s spring concert to discuss his musical influences, performing at a college venue and plans for the band’s new album. Ramapo News (RN): Is it different to perform at a college compared to other venues? Derek Sanders […]
Exclusive Interview with The Maine
This Saturday, the Ramapo News sat down with The Maine for an exclusive interview before their performance at this year’s spring concert. Ramapo News (RN): Do you feel like there is anything different between performing at a college compared to a different venue? The Maine (TM): We read a lot […]
Record Audiences Tunes in to ‘Game of Thrones’ Season Three Premiere
After enjoying a smorgasbord for an Easter Sunday dinner, I had one thing on my mind, and it wasn’t what piece of candy to enjoy from my Easter basket–it was the third season premiere of “Game of Thrones.” “Game of Thrones” and “The Walking Dead” were both airing at 9 p.m., […]
Greek Life Shows off Seasonal Styles
The first annual Greek Seasons event came to Ramapo on Wednesday to showcase various styles and fashions. The event was sponsored by the Emeritus chapter of Mu Sigma Upsilon sorority. The participants showed off the colors of their organizations for every season including fall, winter, spring, and summer. Music was […]
Diversity Action Committee Expresses Concern
The Diversity Action Committee has expressed disappointment in the newest draft of the College’s Strategic Plan, which doesn’t name diversity as a specific goal but rather incorporates its themes and ideas in the other objectives in the document. The Strategic Plan serves as a “roadmap” to help guide the College […]
Romo is All Hat and No Cattle
Antonio Ramiro “Tony” Romo is a good player, but not good enough to merit the most lucrative contract in the history of the Dallas Cowboys franchise. By the time his contract expires, he will be 38 years old, and he is simply not worth $108 million at this point in […]
Jamming with WRPR EDM DJs
Turn on Channel 10 in your dorm or 90.3 FM on your radio from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m on a Tuesday night, and you’ll be hearing the sounds of Frank Hughes, Matt Monteiro and Ethan Wood on their Electronic Dance Music (EDM)-focused radio show. The show consists of four hours […]
