Ramapo College students, faculty and members of local environmental organizations rallied together on Tuesday morning to protest the Tennessee Gas Pipeline that will be cutting through the Ramapo Reservation Park. The demonstration, organized by Matt Smith from the North Jersey Organization for Food and Water Watch, began at Ramapo […]
Author: VALERIE TORRIZO
Campus Dining Options that Provide Health Benefits to Students
Attending classes, getting involved and having time to socialize are all a part of a college student's life. But when you're racing around campus, it can be difficult to put healthy eating habits first, instead choosing whatever is quick and simple. While picking food that can be eaten on the […]
Abnormal Orange Sludge Contaminates Local Water Supply
quot;On the other side of the hill a spring-fed stream once ran clear and fresh. For generations, it quenched the thirst of the mountain's residents, the Ramapoughs. Now the water is bright orange and laced with cancer causing benzene." This quote is from "Toxic Legacy," a 2005 investigative series by the "Bergen Record." […]
Ramapo Spring Squads Train for Start of Season
While snow is still looming, spring is nearly in the air. As some of Ramapo's winter sports teams close out their seasons, the spring squads are waiting to kick off the year. While most Ramapo students will take the trek home for spring break in a little over a week, […]
Newest Game in ‘Metal Gear’ Series Brings Fresh Style
#8220;Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance” takes place in 2018, four years after the events of “Metal Gear Solid: Guns of the Patriots.” Gamers play as the main character Raiden, who was turned into a cyborg prior to the year 2018. He makes his first appearance in “Revengeance” working for a private […]
New Comedy Doesn’t Compare to Predecessors
The movie “21 and Over” is intended be a short teen comedy inspired by the same writers of “The Hangover.” However, the movie falls short of expectations compared to like-minded comedies like “Superbad” and “Project X.” In this less than roaring comedy, the story centers on three best friends from […]
NHL Plans Conference Realignments for Next Season
When the Atlanta Thrashers were relocated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 2011, it became clear that the NHL would need a plan to realign its divisions and conferences. Since the move, the renamed team, the Winnipeg Jets, have remained in the southeast division with the Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, […]
Campus Clash: Despite Postseason Play, Flacco Still Not Top Quarterback
Fresh off winning a Super Bowl title, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco signed a contract making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. The extension, valued at $120 million over six years, will pay the 28-year-old an average of $20 million a season. Flacco, who is from New Jersey and […]
Campus Clash: Super Bowl Title Proves Flacco is Elite
Before the 2012-2013 NFL season, Joe Flacco turned down numerous contract extension offers from the Baltimore Ravens. Fans started to question his ability to be an elite quarterback in this league. This past season, Flacco threw for 3,817 yards, 22 touchdowns and only 10 interceptions with an 87.7 quarterback rating. […]
TNL Comedian Causes Controversy
This week’s Tuesday Night Live performer brought comedy and controversy to the Ramapo stage at 9:30 p.m. in Friends Hall. Ashley Wood showcased her musical talents as the student opener and Marianne Sierk, a comedian from Los Angeles, followed her. Sierk, originally from New York, has performed on Comedy Central’s […]
