Family, friends, loved ones, I come to you today with a heavy heart as I have been given the humble honor of delivering this eulogy. I never thought this day would come ;but as we gather here let's take a moment to honor and remember our dear friend, the […]
Author: JAKE HYMAN
Don’t Place the Blame on Video Games
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has finally opened Americans’ eyes on the issue of gun control, but once more people are looking to blame the entertainment industry. Video games seem to be receiving some of the blame for the violence and aggression apparent in our culture. When are people […]
Mercer Awarded Mahwah Citizen of the Year
This month, President Mercer was one of three recipients of the Chamber Citizen of the Year Award. The award was given by the Mahwah Environmental Volunteer Organization (MEVO) to an organization, company and individual as a way to acknowledge and thank them for their involvement in the Mahwah community. MEVO-which […]
NY Daily News Journalist Addresses Diversity in Media
The seventh annual Diversity Convocation at Ramapo College welcomed esteemed Latino journalist Juan Gonzalez as its keynote speaker. His lecture, titled “The Changing Face of America: Media Images and Reality,” provided students and attendees with a glimpse into the controversial topic of the inaccurate portrayal of minorities by history and […]
Volleyball Victory Sets Season on Track
It has been anything but clear skies for the Ramapo Roadrunners as they entered Sunday in search of their first victory of the young season under first-year head coach Kevin Rodgers. Heading into the first of their two-game conference tournament, the men’s volleyball team found themselves in familiar territory in […]
Men’s Basketball Tops Rowan
The Ramapo men’s basketball team helped improve their New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) seeding by earning a 74-61 win over Rowan University in a conference game on Saturday afternoon. The Roadrunners came into this game ranked 13th in this week’s D3hoops.com Top 25 poll. They improved to 20-2 overall and […]
Comedian Brings Laugh to TNL
On Tuesday night, Friends Hall was filled with laughter as students filled the room to watch English comedian Chris James at a Tuesday Night Live Event sponsored by the College Programming Board. “I think it was one of the best turnouts we have had for a Tuesday Night Live,” said […]
A Letter from the Web Editor
Since this paper was established in 1969 it has been a weekly print publication. Now, in the span of two semesters, it has launched online as well as transitioned to publishing twice a week. The print edition will continue to come out on Thursdays, but now look for new stories […]
Web Exclusive: Q&A with Juan Gonzalez
Journalism students gathered at the Rehearsal Hall in the Berrie Center for a special question and answer session with New York Daily News columnist, Juan Gonzalez. Gathered in a circle, the student journalists had the opportunity to ask Gonzalez, a veteran journalist, activist and author a range of questions about […]
Queen Bey Dazzles in Halftime Show
On Sunday, homes across America flooded with fans waiting to watch their teams play a highly anticipated football game and the celebrated halftime show. The Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans was home to Super Bowl XLVII. According to Beyoncé Knowles' website, she announced on Oct. 16, 2012 that she would […]
