The buzz in the Birch Tree Inn lately hasn’t been about new food offerings, but rather a hornets nest that has closed down the pay cafe for several days in early October. The seating area of Ramapo’s only open dining hall on campus was closed for a few days due […]
Author: Jessica C. Gray
Ramapo’s Gross Center hosts AI and antisemitism talk
The Gross Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies hosted a talk titled “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Antisemitism” last Wednesday. This talk was one of the five-part webinar series of talks on the relationship between antisemitism and artificial intelligence (AI). The talk featured author and talk show host Edwin Black who […]
Ramapo’s winter housing policies are not practical for all students
The Office of Residence Life announced to students its plan for this year’s winter housing through an emailed link. Students requesting winter housing were asked to fill out a Google Form, where additional information on the housing policies were included. One of the most notable policies was the duration of […]
Ramapo’s fire and safety specialist adopts a larger role
This year, the fire and safety specialist position at Ramapo received a makeover. The greatest change was switching the role from part- to full-time. According to Fire Marshal and EMS Coordinator Evan Kutzin, this role is a part of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). By expanding the […]
Election Day sees changes in New Jersey and beyond
Voters and poll workers, Ramapo students and staff included, turned out to the polls on Nov. 7 for Election Day. Even though this was considered an “off-year” election because there was no big draw at the top of the ticket, some key issues were decided nationwide. In New Jersey, the […]
Spirit Halloween can’t escape plastic and needs to keep the planet in mind
Spirit Halloween and similar Halloween-themed stores are known for selling cheaply made decorations and costumes, making them a common choice due to their convenience and price. Most of these items, including costumes and decorations, are made from different types of oil-based plastic and they are meant to be used or […]
Women’s soccer bear defeat against Stockton
Ramapo’s Women’s Soccer team took to the field against Stockton University on Sunday, losing 4-1. This puts the Roadrunners at 2-11-1 overall and 0-7-1 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). The Ospreys quickly took the lead in this game early with back-to-back goals in the third and fourth minutes […]
Racial segregation still affects N.J. school districts
Earlier this week, Robert T. Lougy, a judge from the New Jersey Superior Court, ruled that the state of New Jersey has failed to address racial segregation in public K through 12 schools, and “the state had an ‘attitude of helplessness’” when facing the task of solving this problem. This […]
Ramapo students and staff participate in suicide prevention walk
A team of over 45 Roadrunners attended Bergen County’s American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Walk at Saddle River County Park on Sunday morning. Together, Ramapo’s team raised $1,137 for AFSP. The walk began with a brief speech and some opening remarks. The all-volunteer event staff […]
Pridefest celebrates Ramapo’s LGBTQ+ community
The Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services held Ramapo’s sixth annual Pridefest on Oct. 11, which happened to be National Coming Out Day. The afternoon was filled with activities to celebrate Ramapo’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community. On-campus and local organizations had tables in the Grove to support the community and promote involvement. […]