Ramapo College announced a mascot change on Tuesday, April Fool’s Day. Bidding farewell to Rocky the Roadrunner, the college said hello to the yet-to-be-named Ramaduck, Ramapo’s new bright yellow feathered-friend. Ramapo students passing through The Grove in the morning would have seen giant inflatable yellow ducks strewn across the courtyard. […]
Author: Jessica Hammer
Men’s outdoor track and field competes at Ramapo Invitational
Ramapo’s men’s outdoor track and field took part in the Ramapo Invitational at their home of Ramapo’s Athletic Center this past weekend. On Friday, junior Ryan Pena finished with a time of 15 minutes eight seconds, taking second place overall in the 5k. Fellow Roadrunner Julian Mignone finished not far […]
President Jebb gives annual spring State of the College Address
Students and faculty of the Ramapo community gathered in Friends Hall on March 12 for President Cindy Jebb’s annual spring State of the College Address. Jebb started her address by playing the opening rock climbing scene of “Mission: Impossible 2” featuring Tom Cruise dangling off of the side of a […]
‘Ghosts’ is a delightful indie rock beach tune
Petite League released their second single from their upcoming album “Dead Star City Tours” last Friday. The track is titled “Ghosts” and is an exciting addition to the band’s discography. The song is an indie rock track featuring a stellar electric guitar, giving “Ghosts” a beachy sound. The lyrics focus […]
Phoebe Green’s newest EP dives into the world of complicated romance
UK based indie artist Phoebe Green released her newest EP “The Container” on Friday. The album touches on themes of change and complex romantic relationships in this moody five song collection. The album opens with the introspective track, “Rage Of A Kid.” The song establishes the vibe of the album […]
‘Mickey 17’ is a thrilling jam-packed film
#8220;What’s it feel like to die?” is the question asked repeatedly in the new satirical sci-fi thriller “Mickey 17.” The film took to theaters on March 7 and is the latest from esteemed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. “Mickey 17” follows Robert Pattinson as down-on-his-luck Mickey Barnes in the year […]
Women’s Center celebrates birthday during Women’s Herstory Month
This month, the Women’s Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary with events and educational exhibitions during Women’s Herstory Month. For the first week in March, the windows in the Fishbowl were decorated with photos, drawings and notes, detailing the history of the Women’s Center on campus. “One of my main […]
‘Anora’ deserves all its high-praise
I was stunned speechless sitting through the mechanical whir of windshield wipers during the end credits of “Anora.” As someone who considers themselves a media critic, I left that theater with no notes — five out of five stars. Sean Baker’s 2024 film follows a sex worker named Anora who […]
Rebecca Black’s new album ‘SALVATION’ is a pop banger
Vulnerability and vibrant electronic pop music is what you’ll find on Rebecca Black’s newest album “SALVATION.” The seven song album was released independently on Feb. 27 following two stellar singles. The track “TRUST!” was the first taste fans received of Black’s new album. Released last October, “TRUST!” is a sultry […]
Track and field competes in Fasttrack Last Chance Invitational
Ramapo’s men and women’s track and field teams traveled to the Fasttrack Last Chance Invitational in Staten Island, N.Y. on Feb. 28. For men’s track and field, junior Ryan Pena finished the mile run with a time of 4:20.49. Roadrunner Ndubuisi Okeh finished in second place for the 60m dash […]