Arts & Entertainment

Students Learn to Salsa at Latin Dance Event

A dozen Ramapo students showed up to learn how to salsa dance in the H-Wing Auditorium this past Thursday. Some students were already familiar with Latin dancing; some had even been latin dance competitors in their earlier days. There were also plenty of students who had no experience on the […]

Online Pokemon Phenomenon Takes Internet by Storm

Over the past two weeks, the Internet has been overtaken by the phenomena that is “Twitch Plays Pokémon.” Billed as a “social experiment,” for those unaware, TPP is a live stream of the Game Boy classic “Pokémon Red.” The twist is that instead of being played by one singular person, […]

Becoming Famous is a Mouse Click Away with Internet Access

YouTube has undoubtedly become the most popular social streaming site. It is a community-driven platform that allows users from around the world to upload videos about virtually anything. More recently, however, people have gained fame from YouTube; these people are called "YouTubers." So what type of content can make these […]

Finding the Best Ways to Maximize Your Time for Sleep in College

Sleep: for college students, it’s more well-known as the eight hours we never get. Sleep deprivation is a large problem at many universities and colleges around the world. College students are often sleep deprived for several reasons, whether it is from working on a late night project, pulling an all-nighter […]

‘Pompeii’ Tries and Fails to Be a Great Action Film

In the cycle of a year in cinema, big-budget, star-studded blockbusters are typically reserved for the summer months, while critically acclaimed films that will ultimately occupy the year's Oscar ballots are released in fall and early winter. In keeping with this pattern, January to March is typically the period in […]

Fooligans Fundraise With Comedy Show

The Fooligans performed their monthly comedy show while honoring the Relay for Life campaign on Sunday night. The Fooligans, Ramapo College's improv troupe, are part of Alpha Psi Omega or AYO, the theater honors society. The group consisted of eight students on Sunday night's showing. Their performances were made up […]

Blacklight Mini Golf Lights Up Friends Hall

On Friday, College Programming Board hosted a blacklight miniature golf event in Friends Hall. The event was free to any student at Ramapo, making it a great source of Friday night entertainment without breaking the bank. When students walked into Friends Hall, they simply needed to pick up a club […]

‘Romeo and Juliet’ Revitalized in Ballet Performance

Shakespeare’s timeworn tale “Romeo and Juliet” was revitalized last Saturday night as the American Repertory Ballet performed in the Sharp Theater. The professional company of dancers told the classic story of star-crossed lovers beautifully and with impeccable elegance. Ballet dancing is an art that is slowly fading but always seems […]

LGBT Celebrities Make Coming Out Easier

Coming out as a celebrity isn’t something to be scared of anymore. Acceptance has expanded from coast-to-coast throughout the United States. The LGBT community has made strides to change the lives of many gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Coming out can be a stressful time for youth across our […]