Author: ANDREW LEIGHT

Native American Heritage Month Observed at Ramapo

Photo by Rebecca King Last Wednesday afternoon, Ramapo College held the Native American Heritage Month Proclamation Reading Ceremony. Hosted by the Office of Equality and Diversity Programs, the ceremony was kicked off under the Arch by proclamation speaker Ivy Payne, the executive secretarial assistant in the Office of Student Affairs. […]

Ramapo College Recognized for Commitment to Vets

​ Photo by Rebecca King Ramapo College has recently been nationally recognized for its commitment to veterans. Victory Media, a publication that focuses on the military transition to civilian life, has awarded Ramapo with the 2016 Military Friendly School designation. Victory has been giving out this designation for the past […]

Rider University Cuts 13 Majors from Its Curriculum

Photo Courtesy of Rider University In a town hall meeting on Oct. 29, Rider University president Gregory Dell'Omo announced that the university would be cutting 13 majors that are presently offered to students. He further announced that they would be cutting over 20 faculty positions, including 14 full–time staff positions. […]

Ramapo Hosts Climate and Energy Conference

Photo by Nicole Williams Early Saturday morning, people gathered in the Trustees Pavilion as Ramapo College hosted the organization Food & Water Watch Climate and Energy Conference. The purpose of this forum was to connect, educate and equip people around the state with skills and knowledge to combat dangerous oil […]

Students Protest Separation of Large Groups In Village

Photo by Nicole Williams The Village’s second quad was host to a student-led protest on Thursday night, attempting to combat Public Safety procedures that have been deemed by some students as unnecessary – an effort that gained the attention and attendance of President Mercer. Organized by students Jeremy Barbara, Nate […]

Ramapo Students Recount Experiences in Archeology

Photo by Nicole Williams History was re-earthed on Wednesday in the alumni Lounges, as Samantha Sproviero and Margaret Szydlik spoke of their experiences on two separate archeology digs. The two Ramapo students were sent to James Madison’s Montpelier in Orange, Virginia and Fort Caswell in North Carolina, respectively. Stephen Rice, […]