Ramapo hosted the Morristown Medical Center as they offered free HIV tests as well as informational pamphlets on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on Dec. 2, the day after World AIDS Day. The Medical Center had a booth set up above the Atrium where people could grab pamphlets, condoms, bracelets and […]
Author: Peyton Bortner
A Christmas Quarrel: Students debate real or fake trees
REAL Christmas is right around the corner which means you’re probably getting ready for the big addition to the house — your Christmas tree. There are so many options to choose from: a green plastic tree with white lights, one with multicolored lights or perhaps a white plastic tree that […]
Women’s basketball secures 59-37 win
The Ramapo College Women’s Basketball team claimed their first victory at Medgar Evers College against the Cougars on Nov. 23. The score ended in Ramapo’s favor 59-37, moving the Roadrunners to 1-5 overall and the Cougars 0-4 overall. The Roadrunners dominated from the beginning with a score of 18-5 heading […]
Pokemon’s latest trading card game is an exciting project for fans
Nintendo released an all-new “Pokémon” trading card game (TCG) app called “Pokémon: TCG Pocket” on Oct. 29. The game went live then, but many users had trouble accessing the title, including myself. After a week of the app crashing before loading anything, I and many others were able to finally […]
CCEC’s annual blood drive helps save lives
The Civic and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) and the American Red Cross hosted a Blood Drive on Nov. 4 in Trustees Pavilion. This is the second blood drive of the academic year, with potentially one more on the way in the spring semester. Upon entering, people could find multiple pamphlets […]
‘cut scene’ exhibition highlights narratives of unity and integrity
Last night, the Pascal Gallery in the Berrie Center introduced a new exhibition, “cut scene, a pseudonym for structure.” The exhibition is curated by Katherine C. Adams, an assistant curator at Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) Adams won the Ramapo Curatorial Prize, awarded yearly to a second-year graduate […]
Lady Gaga’s ‘Disease’ is a cure to music
Soon after the release of “Harlequin” and the “Joker: Folie à Deux” soundtrack, Lady Gaga graced listeners with the new single “Disease” on Oct. 25. This single comes as a precursor to her upcoming studio album referred to thus far as “LG7,” as it will be her seventh. Fans, including […]
International Student Organization hosts an international food night
The International Student Organization (ISO) and Dining Services hosted an International Food Night on Oct. 29, taking students’ taste buds on a trip around the world. Featured at this event were vegetable samosas from India, jollof rice from West Africa, Korean fried chicken, horchata from Mexico and chocolate mousse from […]
Swimming team headed for tri-meet
On Oct. 19, the Ramapo College women’s swimming team flooded Baruch College, 139-97. This bumped Ramapo up to 2-1 overall. At the start of the meet, a team consisting of Isabella Hanson, Grace Korey, Valeria Pages and Cami Yovich, won the 200 medley relay with a combined time of 1:58.94. […]
California health incentives ban artificial dyes in schools
On Dec. 31, 2027, the California School Food Safety Law (CSFS) will go into effect. This law enforces a ban on using popular food dyes Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2 and Green 3 from any food or beverages served at public schools. The reason for […]