In the media, artificial intelligence has been seen in films like “Blade Runner,” “I, Robot” and “Her,” but a world filled with androids and robots might still be far-fetched. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a branch of science and robotics that deals with bringing human-like qualities and intelligence to artificial […]
Author: BLAKE CORRAO
Artists Dwelling in Underground Circles Await Discovery
Photo Courtesy of NPKP3, Flickr Creative Commons Hip-hop culture has influenced America’s youth and college students since the 1990s. It did so in providing outlets for specifically African-American youth to speak their minds in forms of rhythmic speech. Though the main demographic for rap artists is African-American, rap has found […]
NJ Music Scene Offers Artists Plenty of Opportunities
Being noticed in the local music scene is not easy, but while many musicians have a difficult time emerging into the local scene, it is a place where every successful band begins. The New Jersey scene is home to several accomplished musicians such as the Gaslight Anthem, Saves the Day […]
Haitian Artwork from Filmmaker’s Collection on Display
Photo by Nicole Williams The Kresge Gallery is hosting an exhibit through Nov. 21 titled “A Sense of Place.” Oscar winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme, best known for directing “The Silence of the Lambs,” offers a look into his collection of 60 works. Demme is one of the world’s leading collectors […]
Character Study Criticizes Journalistic Ethics in ‘Nightcrawler’
Photo courtesy of Siebbi, Wikimedia First time director Dan Gilroy presented a dark, psychological thriller “Nightcrawler,” starring Jake Gyllenhal. Unveiling the seedy world of today’s unfortunate journalistic standards, “Nightcrawler” showcases Lou Bloom (Gyllenhall) as he follows a police scanner from car crashes to home invasions. Camcorder in hand, Bloom scours the […]
Sports Apps Keep Fans Updated
Photo Courtesy of ESPN Statistics, up-to-date scores and injury updates are all examples of essential knowledge for sports fans foaming at the mouth for instant information. The simplest and most promising way to get such data is through applications especially designed for avid enthusiasts. While there are enough apps of […]
Playfest Produces 4 Comedies in 25 Hours
This weekend, the Alpha Psi Omega Theater Honor Society hosted the Fall 2014 24 Hour Playfest, which is held every semester. Participants are divided into groups consisting of a writer, director and actors. The teams had one day to create, write and put on their shows, which were held […]
Thrill Seekers Pay to Be Rattled
Halloween, a holiday made for scaring, inspires many Ramapo students to pay to be voluntarily frightened. Haunted houses, hay rides and even scary movies might evoke priceless reactions, but the experience itself is far from free. “It’s a great way to kick off the fall season,” Melissa Aiello, sophomore, said. […]
Radio Theatre Brings Frankenstein to Life
Photo by Michael Pacheco October rings in a host of seasonal events both related to autumn and to the end of month extravaganza of Halloween. The Berrie Center hosted an event which catered to the latter, Radio Theatre’s version of the ageless classic, “Frankenstein.” Radio Theatre is an award-winning performance group whose […]
‘GamerGate’ Controversy Highlights Gamer Divide
Photo Courtesy of Zoe Quinn, Wikipedia It is a difficult time to be a gamer. Even the word “gamer” now feels like it has to come with air quotes around it just for the purpose of not being associated with the people currently making noise in the media. But at […]