Photo by Alex Hoteck Guyanese artist Victor Davson opened his exhibit “Full Circle” on Wednesday, a collection of work, that spans 30 years of his artistic career and will be in place until Oct. 16 in the Kresge and Pascal Galleries. In the spirit of Ramapo College’s extensive history and […]
Arts & Entertainment
Dorm Decorating Night Promotes Suicide Prevention
Photo by Nicole Williams On Thursday, students gathered in the Alumni Lounges to make decorations for their dorms. Small talk and indie rock filled the room, creating a pleasant atmosphere. Friends caught up, telling one another about their day; others chatted about their classes. A slideshow was projected on the […]
German Author Günter Grass Passes Away at 87
Photo courtesy of Blaues Sofa, Wikimedia German author and Nobel Prize winner Günter Grass, who was best known for his book “The Tin Drum,” died in his home in Lubeck, Germany at age 87. Grass was hospitalized on April 12 and was becoming very sick due to a lung infection, Grass’ […]
International Vocal Festival Takes on Music of Latin America
The second annual International Vocal Festival primarily dove into the music of Latin America and featured performances by Ramapo groups, as well as two acts from outside of the College. Opening the show was 12-piece Take 12, directed by Dr. Lisa Lutter. The collection of singers performed “Malaguena/Danza,” a piece […]
‘Unfriended’ Uses Social Media Conventions for Scares
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr “Unfriended” is rather successful in telling a new age ghost story for a generation of cyber gurus. On the other hand, the film is weighed down by a plot that remains passive and boring. As a horror film, it devotes a lot of time and […]
Time Publishes Annual ‘100 Most Influential People’
Photo courtesy of GildaNSquire, Flickr Creative Commons Time Magazine published its annual edition of the "100 Most Influential People,” a list that pinpoints figures in the United States and abroad who have had an impact on society. This year, as with every prior year, the magazine honors true leaders in addition […]
Drag Show and Pride Prom Challenge Gender Roles
Photo by Grace Maute Friday’s Drag Show and Pride Prom blurred the lines of masculine and feminine conventions in sky-high wigs and sparkling dresses. Co-sponsored by Ramapo Pride, the Women’s Center, the Diversity Action Committee, the Black Student Union, the College Programming Board, Mu Sigma Upsilon and Chi Upsilon Sigma, […]
Residence Halls Host ‘Ramafair’
Photo by Steve Fallon The Pine and Linden Halls staff, in conjunction with the College Programming Board and Residence Hall Council, put on the first ever “Ramafair” on Friday. The festivities was a carnival-themed affair with all the fixings, including the feel of being in a circus tent. The festivities […]
New Streaming Service Offers Exclusive Content
Photo courtesy of Kim Erlandsen, Flickr Tidal is the rebranded streaming service for music that offers high definition audio and private content to those who are subscribed. The service has actually been around since 2009 under the name WiMP. In March 2014, WiMP was bought by rapper Jay Z for […]
‘Fault in Our Stars’ Wins Big at 2015 MTV Movie Awards
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia Hosted by comedian Amy Schumer, of “Inside Amy Schumer,” the 15th annual MTV Movie Awards took place in the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles and, as per every year, awarded non-prestigious prizes alongside more critical acclaims. The award ceremony was a celebration of movies that […]