Music festivals have become a hot spot for young people to flock to so they can enjoy the atmosphere, the music and everything that comes along with it. Huge festivals that reel in college-aged people include Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Coachella, the Electric Daisy Carnival and Bamboozle. These festivals on their own make […]
Author: ROSALYN BLAKE
SLIDESHOW: Retiring Art Professor Draws A Crowd
Judith Peck, a Ramapo College professor and artist, presented her exhibition “Empathy.” The Kresge Gallery was filled with Peck’s sculptures and a mass of people browsed the works. During the event, Peck discussed the inspiration behind her work and how her personal past experience was a large influence on many […]
Ramapo Softball Defeated Twice by Rutgers-Camden on Tuesday
On Tuesday, the softball team took the field to play against Rutgers-Camden for a double header. Even though Rutgers defeated the Roadrunners in both games, Ramapo held it together until the end. The Scarlet Raptors won 2-1 in the first game and 6-3 in game two, earning them a perfect […]
Men’s, Women’s Track Teams Host Ramapo Northeast Challenge
The Ramapo men's and women's track teams hosted the Ramapo College Northeast Challenge on Saturday. Despite the dreary weather, both teams were able to perform well on their home turf. For the men's team, junior Billy Howell placed first in the 5,000-meter race, clocking in at 15:51.98. Ramapo junior Peter Tuohy […]
Fans Eat Their Hearts Out, Creators Dead-set On Breaking Records
The Walking Dead started with approximately 5.4 million viewers with its pilot in 2010 but then broke records in the premiere for Season 4 with 16.1 million viewers. Average viewership per episode this season was 13.3 million viewers a week. The show, in its now complete fourth season, has become […]
Ramapo Receives Record Number of Applications
The Ramapo Admissions Office recently announced via Twitter that they have received a record number of applications for next year's incoming freshman class. "To date, the Admissions Office has received 6,598 applications for the incoming class, which is a new record," said Stephen Hudik, the assistant vice president of communications […]
Offices Extend Monday Hours to Appease Students
Ramapo offices are undergoing a schedule change in the hopes of better accommodating students. Several offices are extending their Monday office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., keeping them open two hours later than usual. “The extended hours are helpful to the campus community at-large,” said Arthur Chill, bursar. […]
Rise and ‘Get Your Shine On’ with Country in the Morning
When you wake up in the morning and open your blinds, if the first image to greet you is a cloudy sky with drizzle pecking at the window, I can assure you that your attitude about the day ahead will be dismal. In contrast, if that first image involves beaming […]
Baseball Prepares For Upcoming NJAC Schedule
The Ramapo baseball team earned a decisive 13-2 win against the Farmingdale State College Rams on Tuesday at home. However, the satisfaction from the win didn’t last long, as the Roadrunners were defeated yesterday by the Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks 6-1. The games were the last two non-conference games […]
Throwing Cold Water on the Notion of Hot Showers
Stepping into a hot, steamy shower is one of the most relaxing and satisfying feelings imaginable. It is often considered one of the best places to reflect on life, and also the location where many intelligent ideas are born. Despite all of the good feelings a warm shower may generate, […]
