This Tuesday, the Mahwah Tiger Cub Scouts of Den 10 paid a visit to the Ramapo News. Four of the six members of Den 10–Nick Bosticco, Nick Franc, Bobby Politis and Charlie Sariti–came to “The Ramapo News” to learn how people communicate with others. Upon their arrival, the Cub Scouts were […]
Author: DANIELLE REED
Beloved ‘Daily Show’ Host Takes Hiatus
Moving from centerstage to behind the scenes, Jon Stewart, host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central, is going on hiatus for 12 weeks this summer as he directs his first film, "Rosewater." "I was so, so surprised and disappointed to hear that he was taking a hiatus, but I […]
Proposed Cogeneration Plant Causes Controversy on Campus
The proposed installation of a cogeneration plant, also known as combined heat and power (CHP) at Ramapo College has been set back after an analysis from consultants due to the plan's inability to reflect the College's mission of reducing its carbon footprint and energy costs over the next 20 years. […]
Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio Elected Pope
The newest pope was elected by the papal conclave in Vatican City yesterday. The election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the cardinal from Argentina and archbishop of Buenos Aires, marks the 266th pope to lead the Catholic Church. Bergoglio, now known as Pope Francis I, is the first pontiff to come […]
‘The Shape of Things’ Brings Drama and Deceit
Neil Labute’s “The Shape of Things” is the most recent play to be put on by the students of Ramapo College. The show has been playing in the Adler Theater since March 6, giving intimate audiences the chance to experience this surprisingly dark play. While the audience enjoys a seemingly […]
NFL Playmakers Defect during Free Agency
The NFL free-agency period started with a bang, as several prominent players joined forces with new teams Chances are another player skipped town before you finish this sentence. It’s a lot to keep up with, but here are a few noteworthy names who will suit up for a new squad […]
Spanish Club Returns and Revamps after Two-Year Hiatus
Juniors and seniors at Ramapo College may remember a different kind of Spanish Club before the one that was recently approved by SGA. After the spring 2011 semester, the Spanish Club went inactive, never returning in the fall. Various reasons for the inactivity, including a graduating president, were cited by […]
Herstory Keynote Speaker Discusses History
Tera Hunter presented “Bound as Fast in Wedlock as a Slave Can Be,” a discussion about African-American marriages during slavery and following the Civil War, to students and faculty at Ramapo College on Wednesday. Hunter, a history professor at Princeton University and published author, was the keynote speaker for Women’s […]
Top Receivers Harvin and Boldin Traded to NFC West
The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, the top two teams in the NFC West and formidable play-off squads last season, have emerged as early Super Bowl favorites thanks to two dynamic trades. Former Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin was traded to the 49ers this past Monday for a sixth […]
Ramapo Students Lobby D.C. Officials
Ramapo students attended NAFSA Advocacy Day this past Tuesday and Wednesday where they spoke to congressional representatives about the importance of study abroad. The event took place in Washington, D.C. Participants from all over the country gathered to explore the fundamentals of advocacy, gain insights into the workings of a […]