Photo courtesy of Dougie WII, Wikipedia CPB hosted a Cartoons and Coloring event in Friends Hall for residents on Friday, March 30. Although the numbers weren’t as high as they could have been due to the Easter weekend, the event was extremely calming and nostalgic for those in attendance. “This […]
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Spielberg brings another hit with book adaptation
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia “Ready Player One” was one of the most enjoyable films that I have seen in a really long time. With great pacing, characters and nostalgic moments throughout the entire film, this movie is definitely worth seeing in theaters. “Ready Player One” is an action […]
The International Auto Show kicks off in New York City
Photo by Kyle Ferlita​ The New York International Auto Show is in full swing, being the last major auto show until fall. This show featured several high-volume models, including Toyota’s RAV4 SUV and their compact Corolla, Nissan’s Altima mid-size sedan and Subaru’s Forester SUV, to name a few. The Toyota RAV4 […]
Signed artist from Ramapo performs at Clifton club
Photo by Jessica Ryan The Breakout, a modern alternative band performed at Dingbatz, a live music club in Clifton, NJ that hosts both national and local touring artists on Thursday, March 29. Band members within The Breakout include Ramapo College students Andrea Baez on lead vocals and Mike Giucumbo on […]
Haitian artist showcases exhibit at the Berrie Center
Photo by Kim Bongard Both the Kresge and Pascal Galleries of the Berrie Center are currently presenting the diverse multimedia artwork of renowned international artist Pascale Monnin. The Swiss-Haitian artist explained the influences behind her work during an Artist’s Talk at the exhibition’s opening reception on Wednesday March 28. Monnin’s […]
Recipe of the Week: Chicken + Caprese Stuffed Peppers
Photo by Brogan Wu Stuffed peppers are one of those things that I keep in my bi-weekly recipe rotation all year round. I love them because they really only take 25-30 minutes to prep, and then all I have to do is bake them around dinner time. They also contain […]
“Pacific Rim Uprising” brings typical action-filled fun
Photo courtesy of Mingle Media TV, Wikipedia "Pacific Rim Uprising" is a generic action movie that cared more about giant robot fights than the actual characters they were trying to portray in the film. It's a fun movie to find on television but not worth paying money to see it […]
Music Club hosts Empty Matrix’ album release party
Photo by Kim Bongard Ramapo Music Club hosted an album release party for student rapper Empty Matrix’s new album “Centipede” at the New Alumni Lounges. Throughout the party, student rap acts B and DeathIRL performed sets, as well as the south Brooklyn rapper and producer Azia. Empty Matrix said, “I’ve been […]
Refreshing comedian shares political anecdotes at TNL
Photo courtesy of KristenBecker.com Acclaimed comedian Kristen Becker was invited to celebrate Women's Herstory Month at the College Programming Board’s latest installment of Tuesday Night Live. As a lesbian, Becker shared her unique experiences through a variety of anecdotes that were both political and personal. Becker’s opening narratives revolved around […]
Wes Anderson film is a problematic but beautiful tale
Photo courtesy of Diana Ringo, Wikipedia The idea of Wes Anderson making an animated family film is a bit odd. Granted, the director's visual style, from his love of long takes and wide frames to his painterly aesthetic, seems almost tailored made towards animation. Audiences were already exposed to this […]