Author: Jessica Hammer

April Fools!: Ramapo welcomes new mascot

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. […]

‘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 […]

‘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 […]

‘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 […]