Recently, Netflix released “Squid Game: The Challenge,” a five-episode reality competition show based on the fictional Korean drama “Squid Game.” The point of “Squid Game” was to critique capitalistic society and how people put their lives on the line to succeed financially, which makes the release of the real version […]
Author: Peyton Bortner
Newest SKIMS bra spurs criticism among environmental activists
On Halloween night, multi-platform celebrity Kim Kardashian released a new line of bras through SKIMS, her fashion company, that is embellished with an interesting feature — nipples. These bras include manufactured nipples for people to attain the braless look without exposing “the girls” and the profit made from them is […]
Ramapo EOF alum speaks about being a first-generation student
To kick off First-Generation College Celebration Month, the First-Generation Center, the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance and the Schomburg Committee cosponsored the Proud to be First workshop last Wednesday. Students and faculty came to listen to the story of Ramapo Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) alumni Clifton Shambry. Shambry […]
Hamster owner spotlights mistreatment in pet stores
Two weeks ago, we featured an enlightening article discussing the mistreatment of betta fish — and since then, I decided I needed to follow up with another animal whose life is plagued by misconceptions: the hamster. You’ve seen varieties of hamsters in pet stores from “teddy bear” hamsters (Syrian) to […]
In This Moment’s new album moves too far from what fans love
For those who don’t know about the group In This Moment, they are an alternative metal band with legendary songs of rage and despair performed by frontwoman Maria Brink, lead guitarist Chris Howorth, bassist Travis Johnson, guitarist Randy Weitzel and Kent Diimmel. Brink’s voice is powerful, with screams that urge […]
WRPR’s Halloween concert rocked Friends Hall
Monday night WRPR-FM (90.3) hosted a Halloween rock concert to warm people up for the spooky holiday. Friends Hall was illuminated by rainbow light as the bands Dumpcake, Raccoon Cheesecake and Until Tomorrow performed. Dumpcake started the concert off with a song that showed off the lead singer Matt Demersky’s […]
Taylor Swift fans wrongfully disregard movie theater etiquette
Taylor Swift has not only overwhelmed social media threads, music streaming platforms and many stages: she has now conquered the movie theater. “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” film has amassed millions of dollars in box office revenue, climbing to the top as the highest grossing concert film domestically. Swifties, as […]
LGBTQ+ panel discusses inclusion in the workplace
The Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services teamed up with the Cahill Career Development Center to host the LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Workplace: Representation Matters panel on Tuesday. Executive Director of the New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Gus Penaranda moderated the panel. Throughout the discussion, Penaranda remarked on what to […]
Activists debate tourism in wake of the Maui wildfires
It has been a little over two months since the wildfires ravaged the town of Lahaina in West Maui, Hawaii. It is believed that 97 people died in the fires and some residents are still looking for family members. There are also people who were put out of their homes […]
Ramapo cross country make new personal bests at NJIT
Last weekend the men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the METS Outdoor Championships hosted by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The men’s team placed sixth overall out of nine teams, while the women’s team placed seventh out of ten teams. On the men’s team, many of the […]