With the impending presidential election in 2016, many candidates have been making their rounds on the late night talk show circuit to appeal to large audiences and earn themselves some votes. This practice of appearing on late night programs hasn’t sprung up out of nowhere: it dates back to John […]
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Birch Mansion Transformed into Haunted Insane Asylum
Photo Courtesy of Michelle Santucci Among Oktoberfest’s activities this weekend was the Student Government Association and Alpha Psi Omega’s Haunted Mansion on Friday night, which left students from all over campus feeling frightened. The Haunted Mansion has become a traditional portion of Oktoberfest’s festivities and one of the most popular […]
Matt Damon Shines in New Ridley Scott Sci-fi Thriller
Photo Courtesy of Bill Ingalls, Wikipedia Ridley Scott’s “The Martian” is the kind of blockbuster that is a welcome outlier after a summer of big budget superhero and action movies. It’s an intelligent and thoroughly entertaining piece of science fiction that values human drama and humor to engage the audience, […]
Oktoberfest Features Annual Favorites, Despite Rain
Photo by Angelica Pasquali The annual "Oktoberfest" took place this past weekend, putting forth even more events than in years past. Despite the rain that forced the many outdoor activities inside, Oktoberfest, put on largely by the efforts of the Student Government Association, was still an enjoyable time, nonetheless. A […]
Bluegrass Band Takes on ‘The Who’ Classics
Photo by Nicole Williams Missouri-based band “The Hillbenders” took the Sharp Theater by storm on Sunday. Barreling through a set chock-full of upbeat, original tunes, The Hillbenders came out with a mission to present their sound before diving into the night’s main event, a bluegrass tribute to the musical “The […]
New Phone Boasts High Security Abilities
In a world plagued with hacking scares and corporate data leakage, the company Silent Circle attempts to combat low security standards by rolling out the new Blackphone 2 – a phone that claims to maximize security. The high price tag, however, makes it an unattainable commodity for many college students. […]
‘The Intern’ Strikes Heartwarming Balance, Starring Hathaway and De Niro
Photo courtesy of Shankbone, Wikipedia Highly successful Hollywood director Nancy Meyers has a new movie that just hit theaters, “The Intern.” “The Intern” is about a highly successful woman in her 30s and her companionship with an energetic, widowed retiree. Throughout the movie, Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway) learns to open […]
‘Welcome to Ramapo’ Features Popular Ramapo Bands
Photo by Hannah Reasoner The second annual Welcome to Ramapo concert kicked off Saturday afternoon with a glam rock takeover on the Bandshell lawn. “Roshambo,” donning their signature bold leggings and teased hair, took the stage as the crowd drew close to 60 people. Described by lead singer Mike Rooney, […]
Futuristic Festival Pushes on Despite Inclement Weather
Photo Courtesy of Mixtribe, Wikipedia “TommorrowWorld” has quickly become one of the largest and most lucrative music festivals in the country, owing its success to increased interest in electronic dance music (EDM) and its appeal to a market of free-spirited 20-somethings. Its inaugural year in 2013 brought in around 140,000 […]
‘The Splat’ to Bring Back Classic Nickelodeon Cartoons
Photo courtesy of Nickelodeon, Wikipedia A generation of '90s kids will now be able to indulge in the nostalgia of their childhood, as a revamped block of programming dedicated to shows of the decade will be available on Nickelodeon. What was once a buzzworthy rumor that has been circulating for […]
