Photo by Nicole Williams A night of artificial gambling, mocktails and swing music was hosted by the College Programming Board this Sunday at Great Gatsby Casino Night in Friends Hall. Attendees each received $500 of fake cash to try their luck at casino games like blackjack, poker and roulette to […]
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Off-campus Trivia Nights Ferried by Uber Car Service
Photo by Brian Rocha A new off-campus activity simply titled “Trivia Night” has sprung up in Suffern, N.Y. The weekly event was created by Ramapo alumnus Kevan Kenney, who graduated this past spring. It is catered to students because the restaurant is offering free rides via the car service, Uber. […]
Blogging is Beneficial for Networking
The world of journalism is growing in various ways, and is there is no better way for those who are eager to share their communicative skills than to start a blog. Blogging has become a popular creative outlet. It is a form of self-expression, which can be beneficial for college […]
Manuscript for Sequel to ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Unearthed
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia The purported sequel to the beloved novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is to be published 50 years after it was written, after accidentally being discovered. The manuscript was found by Lee’s lawyer Tonja B. Carter, and since its unearthing there has been a great deal […]
Poor Performances Sink Sci-fi Potential
Photo Courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr Creative Commons “Jupiter Ascending” is utterly ridiculous; the story is very elaborate but felt like a rip-off of several other sci-fi films. Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) is a poor Chicagoan maid who lives with her extended Russian family and spends the majority of her […]
Super Smash Bros. Tournament Featured at First Ever Ramacon
Photo by Nicole Williams The first ever “Ramacon” was welcomed with open arms by a horde of students who gathered in the Pavilion to partake in the Comic Con themed event. The event, which was sponsored by Mackin and Bischoff Hall, the College Programming Board and Dumbledore’s Army, was a […]
Katy Perry Captivates at Super Bowl Halftime Show
Photo Courtesy of Eva Rinaldi, Flickr Creative Commons Katy Perry brought her signature psychedelic pop style to this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, complete with moving chess pieces, stuffed sharks and shooting stars. The field at University of Phoenix Stadium was transformed into a brightly colored utopia for Perry’s performance. […]
Traditional Art Continues Despite Decrease in Popularity
Photo Courtesy of Jack Mitchell, Wikipedia Everyone knows the big artists like Da Vinci, Monet, Dali or Warhol, but sometimes it feels like there is no one to match their importance in today's society. Of course, it is hard to tell who will have the greatest influence in the years […]
“True Story” Surprises at Sundance Film Festival
Photo Courtesy of Angela George, Wikimedia The 2015 Sundance Film Festival took place from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1 in Park City, Utah. The annual festival is one of the largest independent film festivals in the United States. It is a showcase for national and international independent filmmakers to […]
Lofty Hopes for a Private Penthouse Go Awry in Thriller
Photo courtesy of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Flickr Creative Commons “The Loft” is about five wealthy, married businessmen who decide to share a residential loft, specifically as a place to have affairs. They would not have to worry about credit card red flags or hotel bills jeopardizing their marriages. […]