Students in Ramapo’s Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center have yet again helped solve a decades old mystery. The center helped identify a human skull whose origins had been previously unknown. The human skull dates back to more than 200 years ago and was discovered in Claremont, N.H. At the time, […]
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News rundown: What you missed week of Feb. 5
Trump’s new Gaza plan “Riviera of the Middle East” is the new name of Gaza, according to President Donald Trump, who revealed earlier this week that he wants to turn it into a wealthy area. This plan involves moving Gaza’s Palestinian residents to nearby countries such as Egypt and Jordan. […]
OVP hosts first connection collective on healthy relationships
The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosted its first Connection Collective on Feb. 10, bringing undergraduate students together on the conversation of healthy relationships. This event was the first of the group’s events as they plan to host at least two events a semester to create a group to bring […]
SGA hosts bracelets and bites event
The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted “Bracelets & Bites” on Feb. 10, an event where students were able to create bracelets while indulging in cookies, muffins, doughnuts and more. Held in the Alumni Lounges, students were greeted by a table of Rainbow Loom bands, string and a plethora of beads, […]
BSU hosts soul food night
The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted a Soul Food Night with Ramapo Dining in the Birch Tree Inn on Feb. 4. The event featured favorites such as fried chicken, macaroni and cheese and caesar salad. Additionally, Ramapo College students had the opportunity to enjoy oxtail, collard greens, candied yams, cornbread […]
Two deadly plane crashes within days
A military BlackHawk helicopter crashed into a passenger jet over the Potomac River outside of Washington D.C. on Jan. 29, resulting in 67 deaths, according to USA Today. The military helicopter was in the midst of training for a “night vision goggle annual check ride” when the two vessels collided. […]
News rundown: Trump’s biggest executive orders
In President Donald Trump’s first few weeks back in office, he has signed more than 40 executive orders. Here are some with the most impact. Gender affirming care On Trump’s first day in office, he signed an executive order defining gender classifications as only male and female. The order rejects […]
OLU hosts information tabling on immigration rights
After the news of President Donald Trump allowing ICE agents to enter public schools around the country, Ramapo College’s Organization of Latino Unity (OLU) set up a table full of helpful information about immigration rights. This small event took place outside of the bookstore on Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the […]
First-Gen Student Center hosts spring into semester
The First-Generation Student Center hosted a welcome-back event, bringing students, faculty and staff together for an afternoon of connection and creativity. Attendees enjoyed empanadas and engaged in arts and crafts, including coloring pages, while reconnecting after the break. “It was a nice event. The empanadas were super good! I had […]
The end of an era for New Jersey’s largest newspaper The Star-Ledger
The Star-Ledger, New Jersey’s largest newspaper, published their last print edition this past Sunday, Feb. 2. The paper also closed its production facility located in Montville. The Star-Ledger has not completely left, but will continue publishing their articles digitally online. A digital copy of the paper can be read on […]