Author: MATTHEW BEDELL

New Jersey earned sick leave is finally being acknowledged

Photo by Tori D'Amico Monday afternoon, every Ramapo student employee received an email informing them of New Jersey’s sick leave benefits that were enacted in October 2018. The email suggested that students attend the Student Government Association meeting this Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. This meeting involved a presentation from […]

ALMA’s translation clinic benefits those in Guatemala

Photo by Kim Bongard The Association of Latinos Moving Ahead (ALMA) held a translation clinic on Monday to help the non-profit group, Grupo Cajola, translate documents that contain educational information to send back to Cajola, Guatemala.  More than 20 students and faculty members volunteered to translate documents from English to […]

Ramapo students present research at the 2019 NCHC

Photo courtesy of Chris Britan This year’s National Collegiate Honors Conference took place in New Orleans and Ramapo had the exciting opportunity to take eight students along. The eight students, all female, presented research in various fields including literature, art, pop culture, film and education.  Seven of the students presented […]

Activists reveal the impact of environmental racism

Photo by Kim Bongard 1STEP invited two speakers to the Alumni Lounges on Monday night to discuss how environmental racism has impacted the Ramapough Indians living in the Ramapo Mountains.  The discussion featured Dr. Chuck Stead, a Ramapo professor who recently wrote a book titled, “Get the Lead Out,” and […]

Ramapo asks students to submit potential fight songs

Photo courtesy of Bari D, Flickr Ramapo’s newly established Traditions Council is seeking submissions for its first-ever fight song. All students, faculty and alumni are welcome to send in lyrics that capture the spirit of Ramapo by Monday, Nov. 4.  The Tradition Council was formed in 2018 in celebration of Ramapo’s 50th […]