Photo courtesy of Kim Erlandsen, Flickr Tidal is the rebranded streaming service for music that offers high definition audio and private content to those who are subscribed. The service has actually been around since 2009 under the name WiMP. In March 2014, WiMP was bought by rapper Jay Z for […]
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‘Fault in Our Stars’ Wins Big at 2015 MTV Movie Awards
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia Hosted by comedian Amy Schumer, of “Inside Amy Schumer,” the 15th annual MTV Movie Awards took place in the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles and, as per every year, awarded non-prestigious prizes alongside more critical acclaims. The award ceremony was a celebration of movies that […]
Actors Don Masks for Adaption of Voltaire’s
Photo by Alex Baran Voltaire’s legendary French satire “Candide,” adapted and directed by Fulbright Scholar Rafael Bianciotto and Ramapo’s own Terra Vandergaw, began performances in the Sharp Theater this weekend with great style and humor. Unique to the production were the exaggerated masks worn by the characters. The production was […]
Musicians Compete to Open for Bowling for Soup
Photo by Tom Mannion Many students are probably familiar with Open Mic Nights, hosted every other Tuesday in the Linden Coffeehouse. The bi-weekly event serves coffee and snacks, including cookies and brownies. It plays host to all sorts of acts, this week's included metal, glam rock, acoustic singer-songwriters, stand-up comedy and […]
Smart Watch Manufacturers Seek Niche
Photo courtesy of Maurizio Pesce, Flickr Smart watches are progressively adding more features and becoming more advanced. It is now a matter of if they appeal to the public enough for people to buy them. Pebble Time is the only smart watch manufacturer that solely relies on Kickstarter backers to fund […]
‘Furious 7’ Revs Up Visual Intensity, Salutes Paul Walker
Photo courtesy of Tim Evans, Flickr Creative Commons “Furious 7” is not the last of the “Fast & Furious” franchise, but somehow feels like it is the series’ final goodbye. The film consists of several homages and flashbacks to the 15-year history of the series. The set-pieces create new standards, being […]
’50 Shades of Brave’ Gallery Showcases Works by Students and the Center for Hope and Safety
Professor Patricia Keeton’s global communications senior capstone class teamed up with RamaPower, Active Minds and off-campus resource, the Center for Hope and Safety, to put on an art gallery titled “50 Shades of Brave.” The gallery was made up of work from Ramapo students and collections from the Center for […]
‘Top Gear’ Host Jeremy Clarkson Fired Following Assault
Photo courtesy of Tony Harrison, Flickr Creative Commons Jeremy Clarkson, one of the hosts of the popular BBC show “Top Gear” has been fired following a physical altercation with one of the show’s producers, according to BBC. Clarkson is no stranger to controversy, having been in hot water for a variety […]
‘StarTalk’ Co-host Headlines Tuesday Night Live
Photo by Steve Fallon Accomplished comedian Leighann Lord performed stand up in the most recent installment of Tuesday Night Live hosted by the College Programming Board. Lord is a familiar face to Ramapo as she performed in the Ladies of Laughter tour that just last year made a stop at […]
‘Get Hard’ Disappoints, Despite Positive Numbers
Photo courtesy of Eva Rinaldi, Wikipedia Two of entertainment's most popular comedians teamed up in the R-rated comedy “Get Hard” which premiered this past weekend. Actors Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart are two funnymen whose appeal to a broad audience attracted a box office revenue of $35 million. “Get Hard” did […]