After the smashing and, dare I say, surprising success of “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus has followed up with her equally as fun and vivacious album, “Endless Summer Vacation.” While all 13 songs securely fit within the pop genre, the album covers a wide range of sounds from high-energy dance songs to […]
Author: REBECCA GATHERCOLE
Financial literacy presentation uplifts Black college students
Financial literacy is a tough subject for any college student, but especially for those who didn’t learn about it throughout their childhood or schooling. DIFFvelopment, a Black-led nonprofit organization, is working to change that. Their workshops centering around financial literacy as part of their Black Generational Wealth program are just […]
WRPR returns to the airwaves with a new tune
In the purple lighting of the WRPR studio, junior English major Ashley Martucci sits behind the soundboard with headphones on, broadcasting her show “Get Inside My Head” Wednesdays from 8-10 p.m. As a recent transfer student, Martucci was anxious she wouldn’t be able to get involved on campus, but WRPR […]
Project L.E.A.D. presents a soundtrack to success
Music and leadership have more in common than you might think, and March’s Project L.E.A.D session made that clear with the theme of “Music & Motivation.” Project L.E.A.D. is a monthly series of professional development sessions led by Jack Nesmith, coordinator of student activities for the Center of Student Involvement. […]
Gracie Abrams plays it safe in ‘Good Riddance’
Back in 2020, Gracie Abrams made her presence known in the sad-girl pop scene with the release of her EP “minor.” Three years, another EP and two headlining tours later, Abrams has captured the attention and hearts of millions with her soft beats, hushed vocals and tear-jerking lyrics. Abrams’ highly […]
Democracy chooses Ramapo’s official drink
The official drink of Ramapo College is here! Passion Tea Lemonade with Strawberry Açaí, with its bright red hue and sweet, citrusy flavor, captures the school’s color and makes the perfect drink to sip on as warm weather approaches. The drink contest, hosted by Dining Services, was the brainchild of […]
Panelists share challenges of being Black in the workplace
In the cozy atmosphere of the Cahill Career Center office, five panelists sat on the purple couches for a vibrant discussion about their experiences as Black people in the workplace. The Black in the Workplace Panel, co-sponsored by the Career Center, the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance (EDIC) […]
‘Your Place or Mine’ sends disappointed viewers home alone
Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher, two of the biggest stars of the early aughts, teamed up in Netflix’s newest romcom “Your Place or Mine.” While many may expected that this film would be a smashing success full of wit and nostalgia, it misses the mark in almost every way. The […]
EOF and CCDC empower students to reject respectability politics
Respectability politics may not be something that most people are familiar with or understand, but Tanadjza Robinson-McCray and Miranda Garcia want to change that, especially for students of color on Ramapo’s campus. Robinson-McCray, the Educational Opportunity Fund student development specialist, and Garcia, the graduate assistant for the Cahill Career Development […]
Black Love and Sexuality Talk reclaims intimacy from biased media
Black love is intimate. Black love is intense. Black love is intersectional. These are just some of the adjectives that Ramapo’s Black students and staff use to describe Black love. At the Black Love and Sexuality Talk, hosted by the Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services on Monday, attendees shared their […]