Smoky air and chalk-laden walls set the scene for Dog Sees God, the first completely student-run production at Ramapo College. Colorful stringed lights hung above the unique set design in the quaint Adler Theater. The performance told the turbulent story of adolescents heavily implied to be the adult versions of […]
Author: BRIAN ROCHA
Kean Outduels Men’s Volleyball
The men's volleyball team suffered a tough defeat to Skyline Conference rival Kean University on Tuesday night. Prime seeding rested in the balance as two of the conference's titans faced off to conclude the home portion of Ramapo's regular season. The two squads stood neck-and-neck after four tightly-contested sets, bringing them […]
THE WEEKLY GRIND: April Fools in the News
April Fools’ Day pranks aren’t really my style. Call me a fun sucker, but I’m just not into the holiday. But this year, I couldn’t help but notice the sheer number of jokes and gags that were circulating on the Internet. It seemed like every webpage I visited, I wasn’t […]
Ecovillage Expert Discusses Sustainable Living
Liz Walker, executive director of Ecovillage at Ithaca, visited Ramapo last Thursday to discuss the principles and benefits of intentional sustainable communities called ecovillages. Her presentation, “It Takes an Ecovillage: Modeling the Sustainable and Resilient Cities of Tomorrow,” explained the goals of ecovillages and how to accomplish them. The presentation […]
Gruesome Injury Resurfaces NCAA Pay Debate
There are few bigger draws in all of sports than the NCAA March Madness tournament. Every year thousands of fans, students, parents and alumni pack into gymnasium seats to watch their teams play in a hostile atmosphere. These arenas and teams generate millions upon millions of dollars every year, none […]
Library Changes Hours of Operation
Beginning this weekend, the George T. Potter Library will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Saturday. Previously, Saturday hours ran from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “I did a manual survey in the library in December and all the students I spoke to wanted a change in […]
Alternative Spring Break Highlights
Some Ramapo students were selected to take part in service trips in the United State and abroad over spring break. Students travelled to Arkansas, Massachusetts, New Orleans, North Carolina, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic. Students visited Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas to work on an on-site farm to become […]
Mahwah 7-Eleven Sold Million Dollar Powerball Ticket
The Mahwah 7-Eleven has been receiving more than its average influx of customers this week, and store manager Bob Patel believes it is because his store sold a $1 million Powerball ticket. "I'm like a star in Mahwah now – it's been on the Internet, the news, in newspapers. It's […]
College Offers CPR Certification to Campus Community
Starting in 2009, Ramapo College implemented a CPR program as a required course for nursing students. Within the past few years, the administration opened the class up to anyone who wants to get CPR certified, including registered and non-matriculated students. Students are becoming more aware of the program due to […]
Ramapo Borrows $41 Million to Fund Capital Projects
Ramapo College plans to spend millions to embark on a capital improvement program that will add scientific equipment, renovate Student Center dining and upgrade campus-wide technology. The Adler Center for Nursing Excellence and the G-Wing academic building will also be renovated, under a contract the Board of Trustees recently approved […]
