The prestigious annual football award that most players only ever hope to receive is the Ballon d’Or, or the Golden Boot, which honors the best player of the season. The award is based on three main criteria — individual performances and impressive character, collective performances and winning trophies, and most […]
Author: Rebecca Bleich
Ramapo celebrates Black Solidarity Week with cemetery clean up
The Black Student Union (BSU), Organization of Latino Unity (OLU), Students of Caribbean Ancestry, the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance and other organizations have come together to host an assortment of events in celebration of the college’s Black student body and ancestors for Black Solidarity Week. These events […]
New Starbucks initiative reasonably proposes ways to produce less waste
Whether or not you are a Starbucks fan, you could easily recognize their iconic siren logo seen on every drink, whether it be plastic cups for iced drinks or cardboard sleeves. However, the company is planning an attempt to remove these famous cups by 2030 in order to follow the […]
CSI makes major changes to Ramapo’s shuttle service
This August, the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) announced that its shuttle services would be provided by a new company, Charter Linkz, marking the separation from its predecessor. Associate Director of the CSI Eddie Seavers oversees the shuttle services and says that CSI worked with the prior company for six […]
Ramapo’s annual Pink Tie Formal funds cancer research
The American Cancer Society at Ramapo College (ACS) hosted its annual Pink Tie Formal on Oct. 17 as a continuing tradition to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Much like it has been in the past, this event was educational but also full of fun activities to bring together the Ramapo […]
New Breanne Randall novel is a spellbinding fall read
Fans of “Gilmore Girls,” “Practical Magic” or anything witchy will absolutely fall in love with “The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic” by Breanne Randall. As bookworms embrace autumn, cozy books with a touch of whimsy are on the rise. If you are looking for a comforting and warm […]
Cell phone use is causing mental health and educational struggles
Over the last couple of years there has been a growing issue with the mental health of pre-teens and teenagers regarding phone usage. In recent months, the issue has drifted into finding health consequences linked to excessive phone use. Studies have found that brain development and attention span are suffering […]
‘Ahsoka’ is a nostalgic addition to the Star Wars universe
Fans were welcomed back into the world of “Star Wars” over the last month and a half with the long awaited release of “Ahsoka.”The long-awaited finale of the 8-episode season streamed on Oct. 3. Set in the same time frame as the third chapter of “The Mandalorian,” this show serves […]
Removal of Ramapo’s ‘c-store’ has students concerned
Over the summer, Ramapo College announced that the campus convenience store would be removed from its old spot in the Pavilion to make way for the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC). In its place, Ramapo has created a new micro-market located in the little alcove near the Pavilion’s main […]
‘Assistant to the Villain’ breathes new life into grumpy/sunshine trope
Famous BookToker Hannah Nicole Maehrer has finally released her debut novel, “Assistant to the Villain.” For the past two years, Maehrer has been playing out important scenes on her viral TikTok account. After compiling all the scenes together, she released her novel in late August. As a longtime follower of […]