Photo courtesy of Excel 23, Wikipedia After years in the business, the Florida punk rock band Against Me! started to gain traction outside of their cult following after lead singer Laura Jane Grace came out as transgender in 2012. Following her public transition, Grace claimed her stake in her new […]
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Cupcake are Decorated in Commuter Lounge
Photo by Hope Patti Ramapo College’s Commuter Affairs staff is constantly hosting events to make commuters feel welcome on-campus while providing a relaxing environment. On Friday, J. Lee’s – Ramapo’s commuter lounge – hosted a “Cupcake Decorating” event open to all students, where anyone could come in, grab a chocolate or […]
Atmospheric Open Mic Night Opens to Packed House
Photo by Pauline Park The College Planning Board took to the stage this Tuesday, hosting their second Open Mic Night of the semester in the Linden Hall Lounge. Nearly 20 different acts performed to a packed house. Poetry, acoustic guitars and even an ocarina filled the lounge with a friendly […]
Hypnotist Spidey Casts Spell on Student Body
Photo by Jessica Musinski Accusations were hurled, chairs were tossed aside and clothing was removed in Friends Hall last Friday night, as YouTube personality, “Wizard Wars” competitor and Canadian Magician of the Year Spidey hypnotized roughly a dozen students in a demonstration of hypnotism that entranced attendees. An informal, expletive-filled […]
A Surprise “Blair Witch” Sequel is Spellbindingly Suspenseful
Photo courtesy of WalkerStalkerCon, Flickr Creative Commons Despite the deliberate mystery surrounding its development – up until its release, Adam Wingard’s latest film went by the purposefully vague title, “The Woods” – moviegoers should not have been surprised by the sudden arrival of “Blair Witch” in theaters. Contemporary Hollywood’s commitment […]
68th Emmys Highlights Diversity in Television
Photo courtesy of Angela George, Wikipedia Within the first 10 minutes of one of the most anticipated nights on television, Jimmy Kimmel arrived in style with the help of “Game of Thrones’” Khaleesi and her dragon, roasted Republican candidate Donald Trump, and bragged about Hollywood’s growing diversity. “Are we ready […]
Oliver Stone’s Focus Wavers in New Film
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia Biopics belong to an uneven genre – when presenting audiences with the story of someone’s life, filmmakers must make difficult decisions and are often forced to decide which life moments are important and which are best left on the cutting room floor. Great biographical […]
TV and Film Draw Profit from the Past
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Over the course of the last few years, pop culture has centered on nostalgia, as classic movies and television shows have been remade or rebooted in order to draw in fans both old and new. Game shows of years past, such as the “$100,000 Pyramid” and […]
Good Times Roll in Linklater’s Newest Comedy
Photo Courtesy of LBJ Foundation, Wikipedia Despite his age – he turns 56 this year – Texan director Richard Linklater has not forgotten the spirit of his younger days: his latest endeavor, “Everybody Wants Some!!,” is a wonderful depiction of college life characterized by a joyous lust for life. Taking […]
Sequins and Gingham Patterns Adorn Spring Fashion
Photo Courtesy of Fashionistas, Flickr Creative Commons The new season of fashion has arrived and people are taking the time to dig through their closets while also looking around for the next big thing. The bright and bold theme is back. According to Glamour magazine, this spring 2016, the trend […]