Photo courtesy of Frank M. Rafik, Flickr Fall is a time for change in students’ lives: school starts, the weather cools down, flannels make their way out of the closets and people begin to cuddle up in their favorite blankets. During these changes, Ramapo students like to relax and unwind […]
Arts & Entertainment
“The Girl on the Train” is No Dull Commute
Photo courtesy of GDCGraphics, Wikipedia Paula Hawkins' novel, “The Girl on the Train” is one of the New York Times’ #1 bestselling psychological thrillers. The book’s story is known for its unpredictable plot-twist and its ability to grab the attention of readers. In the new adaptation of the novel, director […]
The Berrie Center Introduces Harold Lopez-Nussa Trio
Photo by Hope Patti Jazz music resonated throughout the Berrie Center on Saturday night, as the Harold Lopez-Nussa Trio entertained the audience with funky, upbeat arrangements blended with a humorous stage presence. Before introducing the Trio, Ramapo’s Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Bobby Dietch, stepped onstage to perform four […]
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Presents Poems on Campus
Photo by Giancarlo Sepulveda The works of Pulitzer Prize-Winning poet Peter Balakian were read aloud on Wednesday by the writer himself, who chose five poems from his book, “Ozone Journal,” in the Trustees Pavilion at 4 p.m. Balakian’s poems offer a wide realm of geographical references in New Jersey, […]
Marvel’s Latest Superhero Makes Debut on Netflix
Photo courtesy of Jed Medina, Wikipedia “Never backwards, always forward,” Pop, the mentor of Luke Cage, says this to the titular protagonist of Netflix’s latest superhero drama. While Pop is referring to Cage’s need to move beyond his troubled past, the phrase is also representative of Marvel’s "Luke Cage” as […]
Student Filmmakers Rush to Make Films in 52 Hours
Photo by Michael Pacheco More than seven teams of students armed with cameras and audio equipment roamed Ramapo last weekend as contestants in this semester’s 52 Hour Film Challenge, a twice-yearly event held by RCTV. The competition pitches groups of student filmmakers against one another in friendly rivalry, as each […]
The Peculiar is Merely Dull in Tim Burton’s Newest Film
Photo courtesy of Nickon, Wikipedia Tim Burton's newest film, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” is based on a young adult book of the same name. Those who have read the book, written by Ransom Riggs, love it for its shocking imagery and eerie tones. However, as a movie … […]
Bulgarian Students Share Popular Dish at Cuisine Event
Photo by Giancarlo Sepulveda The din of lively conversation and the scent of fresh-baked goods filled the Linden Hall Coffee House Friday, as members of the International Students Organization held its first End of the Month Cuisine meal of the semester. The ISO centers each of its monthly Cuisine events upon […]
Return to the Amanda Knox Trial in New Netflix Film
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia When a British girl, Meredith Kercher, was murdered in Italy – allegedly by an American girl, Amanda Knox – it was the biggest news story in 2007. Amanda Knox spent four years in an Italian prison and now she is currently trying to build a new […]
Saturday Night’s Head Banging Live Show
Photo by Jessica Musinski Students gathered in Friends Hall on Saturday night for a ground shaking and head-banging night of performances. The College Programming Board teamed up with the Music Club to host the Rock Show, which featured many talented Ramapo musicians. The show included performances by the bands Mother […]