Spring break: the moment that everyone looks forward to during the spring semester, whether you’re hoping to venture to the farthest, most tropical place from Ramapo, or just plan on getting 12 or more hours of sleep a night at home. While only a week long, spring break still gives […]
Author: KRISTEN GARAFANO
And Then There Were 68: March Madness Ready To Tip Off
The college basketball season is winding down as spring approaches. This can mean only one thing for avid sports fans across the country: March Madness is upon us. March Madness is the nickname for the postseason tournament consisting of the country’s top 68 teams, who will play to be crowned […]
Don’t Ya’ Know, Bronx Bombers Need Cano
For the first time since we were all wearing diapers, the New York Yankees are a mess. Some of this chaos is no fault of their own, as injuries to Alex Rodriguez, Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira have turned a once ferocious lineup into a wimpy batting order. Father Time […]
Just Say No to Cano
Robinson Cano is arguably the best second baseman in baseball by a long shot. With an arm like a third baseman and a shortstop’s range, he is a perennial Gold Glove winner. The 30-year-old has as fluent a swing as any player in the world, with the ability to hit […]
What the GOP Can Learn from Chris Christie
Last November, Gov. Chris Christie announced that he will run for a second term. In late December, Newark Mayor Cory Booker announced that he will not run, leaving the Democrats without a strong candidate in this year's gubernatorial election and giving Christie a huge advantage over his likely opponent. On […]
Favre Finishes First at NCAA Championship
A sign rests on head coach Mike Jackson's office door with a quote from former NFL coach Vince Lombardi. It says, "If you don't think you're a winner, you don't belong." Michelle Favre belongs. The senior pole vaulter closed off her final indoor track and field event in style, capturing […]
College Textbooks Are Much Too Costly
At least once in a college student's career, a professor will inconsiderately assign a textbook-overlooking cost-and only use or make reference to it once, maybe twice, during the semester. Unfortunately, this has happened or will happen to all of us at some point. Students might complain or become frustrated with […]
Facebook Feeds Users New Home Page Template
Mark Zuckerberg made a huge announcement last Thursday regarding the changes Facebook will undergo to its news feed function, which is the stream of information from friends and "liked" pages on the home page. Zuckerberg took the stage to explain his vision for redesigning the news feed once again. "We […]
How to Remain Composed During Stressful Midterms
It's that time of year again. The season's changing, spring break is approaching, but wait-midterms are on their way! It's a dreaded time of year for many students, especially since a nice, weeklong break away from the books seems so close, yet so far away. Stress and anxiety about midterm […]
Comedy Tour Spurs St. Patrick’s Day Spirit
The Irish Comedy Tour took over Sharp Theater Saturday night, kicking off the St. Patrick's Day celebrations early with Irish music, dirty jokes, festive clothing and a fiddle-playing leprechaun. The tour, which was meant to take on the atmosphere of a Dublin pub, featured three Irish Americans and one bona […]
