Author: Amanda Jones

‘Gladiator II’ does not live up to the original

In the most serious way possible, “Gladiator” changed the trajectory of my life. It was the first movie I remember watching that made me realize my deep love for film. You could say it’s literally my Roman Empire. The 2000 action-adventure classic was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, winning five, […]

Roblox finally gives parents more control

Roblox, an online gaming platform which has 88.9 million users logging on daily, is finally making major updates in order to keep children safe. I am a huge advocate for child welfare, especially when it comes to their internet use — so I believe that these new parental controls are […]

Transgender Day of Remembrance observed on campus

Ramapo’s Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ services, the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) and the Center for Health and Counseling Services hosted a vigil and proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on Nov. 20. TDOR is observed annually on Nov. 20 and serves to memorialize those who have been killed […]

New ‘Apex Legends’ update is a hit and a miss

“Apex Legends” has finally released its long-awaited new season update, “From the Rift.” Season 23 brings players some much needed support legend buffs, weapon changes and an overall feeling of nostalgia.  The update was made available on Nov. 5, and the only game-mode available to play was “Launch Royale.” In […]