Author: SAMANTHA SPROVIERO

Highlights of the Second Presidential Debate

Photo courtesy of Comandode Tomás Hirsch, Wikipedia The second of three presidential debates took place Sunday night, highlighting the candidate’s connection to the voters through a town hall format. With questions moderated by CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC’s Martha Raddatz, proclaimed “undecided voters” formed an audience for Hillary Clinton and […]

Upcoming Cuba Program Hosted by the Roukema Center

Photo courtesy of Stewart Cutler, Flickr Travel writer Pico Iyer once said, “For centuries, Cuba’s greatest resource has been its people.” With diplomatic and travel restrictions easing between Cuba and the United States since 2015, many have been heading south – the IMF estimates ten million Americans will visit each […]

CA$H Corner

Photo courtesy of SGA The Student Government Association’s College Advocates Supporting Higher Education (CA$H) Committee raises awareness about higher education issues that directly impact us all, especially those that effect our tuition. Every other week, we will discuss a different issue facing higher education. The College Affordability Study Commission was […]

Women’s Center Hosts Coming Out Day Discussion

Photo courtesy of Ludovic Bertron, Wikipedia Coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community was the topic of conversation at a Women’s Center discussion held in the Alumni Lounges last Tuesday, as part of the Center’s recognition and celebration of Coming Out Day. The Queer Peer Services Coordinator of […]

The Candidates’ Current Stance on Gun Control

Photo courtesy of M&R Glasgow, Flickr The second amendment and gun control have been a large part of this year’s election. Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have established a clear position on their respective gun control policies. Major points brought up by both candidates involve combatting armed criminals, mentally […]

Krame Center Pivots to New Program on Mindfulness

Photo courtesy of Ramapo The Krame Center at Ramapo College recently partnered with the Center of Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts, introducing new programming this fall semester designed to create awareness about the meditative practice of mindfulness. Inspired by their personal experiences with mindfulness, the Krame family was keen […]

Student Looks Back on Enriching Refugee Trip

Photo courtesy of Adam Ayyad After returning home from a pilgrimage to Mecca, Adam Ayyad was presented with an offer he could not refuse. “I was praying that God would make me a better person and allow me to eventually do what I love to do. That’s helping people,” said […]

Former NBA Player Chris Herren Visits Ramapo

Photo by Hope Patti Former NBA player Chris Herren stopped by the Bradley Center on Monday to share his story of overcoming alcohol and drug abuse. Students from Ramapo, as well as community colleges and local high schools, gathered at the event hosted by the Mahwah Municipal Alliance to hear […]