With first-year students no longer permitted to have cars on campus, Ramapo is offering Zipcar service as an alternative this semester. Zipcar, according to its website, is the world's largest car sharing service. "It's a membership-based car rental company," said Cadence Dento, a member of Zipcar's field marketing team. "It's […]
Author: LAURA POLLACK
Seniors Swim for Last Time at Ramapo
On Saturday, Ramapo’s swimming team hosted NJAC rival Rowan in a conference meet. But for seniors Brenna Salazar, Brenda Slazyk, Andrew English, Alex Krueger, Frank Patierno, Kyle Plucinsky, Geoff Richter and Robert Stein, it was the last time they would have a home meet at Ramapo’s Adele and Ruben Thomas […]
Three Bands Billed for Spring Concert
With the start of the semester, students were not only greeted by new classes, but also with the College Programming Board’s announcement of the Spring Concert performers: The Maine, We the Kings and Mayday Parade. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, April 6. Students have purchased 470 tickets already. “We […]
A Capella Performance Starts off African American Ancestry Month
In celebration of African American Ancestry month, the a cappella group Kazual brought their four part harmonies and coordinated dance moves to Ramapo’s stage. Students came out to the H-Wing Auditorium on Friday to enjoy the group’s unique style of music. A cappella music is created entirely by voices. Members […]
Hypnotist’s Act Mesmerizes Students
Professional hypnotist Paul Ramsay dazzled a crowd of eager students at Friends Hall this weekend. The seasoned hypnotist put on an exhibition of mesmerizing skill for the Ramapo student body as part of his nationwide tour. Ramsay put on a compelling show, incorporating the entire audience in an engaging and […]
Ravens Fly over 49ers
Ray Lewis, linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, will retire on a high note following the Ravens’ Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. A veteran of 17 NFL seasons, Lewis earned his second championship title with the Ravens, the only team he has played for in the […]
Ramapo SGA Senator Vows to Bring Important Changes
On Oct. 1, 2012, I was elected Senator of the Student Government Association of Ramapo College. During my tenure I have come to appreciate what the student government does for the College, and I have also seen improvements that could be made. I took part in what is arguably the […]
Professors Receive National Endowment for Humanities Grant
Professors Stephen Rice and Meredith Davis, of American studies and art history respectively, received the renewal of an education grant, courtesy of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The grant will be used toward the development of the 2013 workshop "The Hudson River in the Nineteenth Century and the Modernization […]
Ramapo Mourns Student-Athlete
Colin McNeill, a final-semester senior and four-year student-athlete, passed away last Wednesday, Nov. 28. McNeill, 22, of Little Falls, had been comatose since a skateboarding accident in mid-November. McNeill was set to graduate this semester with a degree in social science and minor in law and society. He was a […]
Ramapo Transfer Students Protest Scholarship Gap
A small group of students participated in what was called the "March for Recognition" last Thursday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. It was a peaceful protest aimed to get approval for more scholarships for transfer and continuing upperclassmen students in good academic standing. The students involved performed a peaceful march […]
