On Monday, Ramapo students, alumni and faculty attended a poetry reading by Nick Norwood in the Salameno Spiritual Center at 6 p.m. This was the first writer for the spring semester's "Readings at Ramapo" series. James Hoch, associate professor of English and convener of the creative writing program, gave an introduction prior […]
Arts & Entertainment
‘Community’ Experiences Senioritis in Harmon’s Absence
Returning for its fourth and potentially last season, Community fell short of matching its success under Dan Harmon’s rule. The poorly rated but critically acclaimed NBC sitcom kicked off the season last Thursday after the network postponed the premiere, which was originally scheduled for the fall. Due to the pushed […]
Students Celebrate Mardis Gras with Song
Students gathered at Linden Hall for another Open Mic event at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday night. The Open Mic event had many diverse and entertaining acts, helping showcase the talent of the students of Ramapo College. Instead of celebrating Mardi Gras like many other Ramapo students may have on Tuesday, these artistically […]
Women’s Center Hosts ‘Healthy Love’ Carnival for V-Day
The Student Center Atrium was filled with snow cones, anatomy-shaped candies, and plenty of information about healthy love from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, as part of the Women’s Center’s Healthy Love Carnival. “To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re promoting safe sex and healthy love, and we’re talking about […]
Fooligans Present ‘Loneliness’ for Valentine’s Day
Ramapo’s Sharp Theater was filled with “Loneliness” and hilarity as the Fooligans performed their improvisational comedy show on Tuesday night. With audience volunteers and enthusiasm, this show knocked students off their rockers. “This show was our Valentine’s Day special. We had decided to title it ‘Loneliness,’” sophomore Fooligans member Ryan […]
Ramapo Film Students Debut Web Series
Suspenseful, relatable and full of mystery, "The Confession" is the recent web series released by film students of Ramapo College and starring Ramapo theater students. Filmed across Ramapo's campus, "The Confession" tells the story of Devin, a typical student who finds the journal of Patrick, a student who committed a […]
Guide Cupid’s Arrow to Your Sweetheart, Not Your Wallet
Stumped about what to do for Valentine's Day this year? Less is often more-more fun, more time spent together and more funding left over for your next date night. The key to a happy Valentine's Day is to aim for fun, simple and special, no matter how low-key, extravagant or […]
Netflix Changes TV Game with ‘House of Cards’
Television is changing. Instead of watching content live and waiting for commercials, viewers rely on their DVR or the Internet to watch their favorites when it is convenient, and Netflix sees this as a lasting trend. The first full season of the political thriller House of Cards was released exclusively […]
Top Romantic Films Sure to Melt Hearts on Valentine’s Day
Romantic comedies are typically the mundane viewing choice for couples on Valentine's Day, but there are countless other films that are a break from this cycle. These films have a sweet nature at heart ad they approach the genre of romance in a novel way. Stylistically they diverge from a […]
Unique Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Don’t be cliché this Valentine’s Day. Give the gifts no one will see coming. Tired of the stereotypical chocolates, flowers and pop-up cards? Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a couples-only holiday. Whether you’re spending it with a special someone, a group of friends or just going solo, be unique […]
