A deal that ended the government shutdown and prevented the first U.S. default on federal loans passed in the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday. Upon its approval, the agreement will guarantee government funding through Jan. 15 and raise the U.S. debt ceiling until Feb. 7 of next year. […]
Author: CHRISTOPHER EMCH
Christie and Buono Square Off in Final Debate Before Election
MONTCLAIR – Last night tensions soared as both gubernatorial candidates took the stage in the Kasser Theatre at Montclair State University. As spectators filtered into the theater to witness a clash between the Governor and Senator Buono, protesters chanted outside in support of their respective candidates, along with supporters of […]
Ramapo College CEC: More Than Another Assignment
Whether you are a first-year student or last-semester senior, the middle of the semester is upon us, which means our time to complete the five-hour Curriculum Enrichment Component (CEC) is running out. I can hear the disgruntled sighs now, and can envision the panic that just struck those of you […]
Stereotypes Tested in Ramapo Pride Panel
Ramapo Pride hosted its own “Test Your Gaydar” event on Tuesday, in which panelists answered a series of questions to identify stereotypes about the queer community in honor of Queer History Month. “The event is based on stereotypes about the queer community,” said senior Eden Nguyentan, president of Ramapo Pride. […]
Celebrity Obsession Warps the Everyday Self Image
In our current society, there are so many different cultures: celebrity, media and fashion to name a few. Within the culture of celebrity, people become so engrossed with the stars – who they are or are not dating, what they are wearing, whom they are wearing and what they are […]
Field Hockey Team Falls to NJAC Rival WPUNJ 3-0
Tuesday, the Ramapo College field hockey team fell to their New Jersey Athletic Conference opponent, William Paterson, 3-0. The lady Roadrunners held the Pioneers scoreless until 15 minutes into the first half. Ramapo’s goalkeeper, junior Alicia Lyons, posted 10 saves for the day and went 48 minutes without allowing a […]
U.S. Defeats International Team to Earn the Presidents Cup
The United States golf team defeated the International team this past weekend to capture the Presidents Cup once more. This victory marks five straight victories for the United States in the biannual tournament. The Americans were led by solid performances all-around, especially from veteran Tiger Woods, who remained undefeated all […]
Volleyball Star Thrives as Rookie Player
Freshman Rachel Selmore has taken the Ramapo College volleyball court by storm. The rookie has proven to be a key player for the Lady Roadrunners this season, posting impressive stats including a hitting percentage of .185 and 130 kills in 10 matches this season. The transition from high school to NCAA […]
‘Hollywood and Hitler’ Professor Presents on Films
Thomas Doherty discussed his recently released book, “Hollywood and Hitler,” an analysis of the absence and presence of Jewish people in Hollywood motion pictures before, after and during World War II, with Ramapo students and faculty on Tuesday. The main focus of Doherty’s presentation, entitled “Hollywood’s Relationship with Nazi Germany,” […]
Ramapo Offers Certification in Mobile App Development
Ramapo College launched a new online HTML5 Mobile App Development Certificate program over the summer, which teaches students how to develop easy-to-use apps that can be used on devices including iPhones, Androids, iPads and plasma screen televisions, among others. The program, which began July 1, was taught by Professor Alexander Vengerov. […]
