There are plenty of services that stream music, but Pandora and Spotify are easily the most popular. Pandora Radio launched in 2005 and Spotify hit the web in 2008. Even though these streaming services have not been around very long, they have become some of the most popular ways to […]
Arts & Entertainment
‘Noah’ Cinematography Wows, Religious Groups Not Impressed
Based upon the famous biblical story, "Noah" was released this past weekend on March 28. The film has gathered much criticism from fans as well as box office success, earning over $44 million in just three days. Director Darren Aronofsky, who is best known for "Black Swan," has gained tons […]
Turning the Page, Bookstore Buys Replaced by Online Sellers
College students pay thousands of dollars a year to further their education; because of this, the average student is tight on money. So when professors require textbooks, it's hard to find a good deal that will still leave you with some money. The school's bookstore is usually considered grossly overpriced, […]
Characters Come to Life in Humorous Sci-fi Performance
An escape pod swirls around the void of space; within it are four members of an abandoned mother-ship, all from different walks of life; so sets the stage for “Jettisoned.” The staged reading of this play was performed last Saturday evening in the Rehearsal Hall. The nearness of the semi-circled […]
Monthly Fooligans Show a Hit with Students
The Fooligans performed their monthly comedy show in Adler Theater on Sunday night. The Fooligans, Ramapo College’s improv troupe, are a part of AYO, the theater honor society on campus. Sunday night’s showing consisted of nine students. Their performances were made up of a number of skits where each Fooligan […]
Demystifying Veganism in a Few Easy Steps
Whether you cringe at the sight of meat, are taking on the hipster lifestyle or just want to be healthier overall, being a vegan takes genuine dedication. Yet over the years, eating organic and becoming vegan has been made easier for those who have always struggled with it. Eating out […]
The Berrie Center Plans to Close the Season Spectacularly
It’s mid-semester, and the Berrie Center is still in full swing. The Berrie Center continues to excite audiences after a busy semester so far and a week-long break. One of the most anticipated events of the season is “Spring Awakening,” which hits the stage soon. It’s a coming-of-age musical that […]
Cultural Identity Defined by Unique Taste and Self Expression
The popularity of being a “hipster” in our time begins in the metropolitan areas of California and New York City. The idea of a hipster has been generally declassed in our society, but having an understanding of hipster culture is important, as this subculture has made such a splash in […]
The Entertainment World Continued On Despite Spring Break
For most students, spring break means a week of straying from their normal routine, whether that means going on vacation, picking up a few extra hours at work, or just taking time to veg out. So it’s understandable if you found yourself “unplugged” from it all, especially in the entertainment […]
Popular Novel Adaptation Diverges From Banal Genre Norms
At this point, it is fairly evident that the comic book movie boom of the 2000s, while still a very lucrative industry, is passing the torch to films based on fantasy and science fiction novels in the 2010s. “Harry Potter” and “Twilight” paved the way for the trend up […]
