Caroline Nguyen Ticarro, founder of the humanitarian organization called Catalyst Foundation, was welcomed to Ramapo College on Friday. Ticarro presented the issues of internal child trafficking and adoption while discussing her multi-pronged approach for restoring dignity to ethnic minorities. She also discussed how best to help others build communities in […]
Author: VICTORIA HONE
Private Companies Shoot for the Stars in Burgeoning Space Industry
Photo Courtesy of Blue Origin Recent progress by private corporations in sending humans to space as tourists is becoming increasingly competitive. Major players in this space race include Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s company SpaceX, and a new engine company called Aerojet. On Saturday, Blue […]
‘Spring into Wellness’ Addresses Mental Illness Stigmas
Photo by Hope Patti Ramapo hosted its annual Spring into Wellness event on Wednesday, April 6 in the Bradley Center. While the event was mostly marketed toward third-year, Spring Into Wellness was open for the whole campus to participate in activities such as yoga, hip-hop dance tutorials, CrossFit, aroma therapy, […]
SeaWorld to Put an End to Breeding Captive Orca Whales Amid Controversy
Photo courtesy Robert Pittman, Wikipedia SeaWorld and the Humane Society of the United States officially made a joint statement that will put an end to breeding captive orca whales. Instead of continuing with their once-iconic “Shamu” shows, all three of SeaWorld’s attractions in San Diego, San Antonio and Orlando will […]
Event Provides Advice for Dealing with Partner Abuse
Photo by Pauline Park On Thursday, March 10, Ramapo Pride and the Women’s Center co-sponsored “Abuse Awareness Information and Resources for Intimate Partner Violence.” This event welcomed all students to walk in and gain more knowledge about abuse awareness and what someone could do to potentially help an individual struggling […]
Role of Women in UNRRA Explained at Presentation
Ramapo welcomed Dr. Ellen Ross on Thursday for a presentation titled “Food and Shelter for Seven Million: The Women of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) 1945-1947.” The Gross Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies sponsored the event, which took place in the Alumni Lounges. Emerita Professor Ross was […]
Ramapo Listed as Top 300 Best College Values
Ramapo College has been recognized in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of the “Top 300 Best College Values of 2016.” This is Ramapo’s 10th year being included in Kiplinger’s list and it was rated 255 out of the 300 colleges on the list and 91 of 100 in the public colleges […]
Suicide Awareness Day Sheds Light on Internal Struggles, Inspires Hope and Support
Photo Courtesy of Kate Elizabeth, Flickr Creative Commons I am writing this on September 10, 2015. To some, this is just another regular day on the calendar, but to others, it is known as Suicide Awareness Day. The word suicide holds a lot of heaviness and is a subject most […]
Maintaining Mindfulness amidst College Stress
Forgetting keys at home, putting on two different pairs of shoes or the daily college student struggle of losing an ID are normal occurrences, as are other lapses; however, some simple tips can help keep the mind on track. Eat a healthy diet Studies show that a low glycemic diet with […]
Blogging is Beneficial for Networking
The world of journalism is growing in various ways, and is there is no better way for those who are eager to share their communicative skills than to start a blog. Blogging has become a popular creative outlet. It is a form of self-expression, which can be beneficial for college […]
