On Sunday, Nov. 22 a sexual assault was reported to have occurred in Bischoff Hall in the early hours of the morning. The Office of Public Safety was notified and the matter is currently being investigated by law enforcement. Students received a Timely Warning email notifying them of the assault […]
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Oxfam Banquet Opens Students’ Eyes to Inequality
Photo by Hope Patti The Oxfam Hunger Banquet came back to Ramapo this Wednesday, as students tried their luck by selecting random cards that granted them a social status for the banquet. Each card also contained the name and story of a person in that class and in varying situations. […]
Women’s Center Coffee Talk Discusses Thanksgiving
Photo by Pauline Park On the second floor of the C-wing, the Ramapo Women’s Center holds their Coffee Talks. These discussions take place in a comfortable atmosphere where students lounge in chairs and debate current issues. This week’s topic was relevant, but has roots that date back to when the […]
SCOTUS Discussion Series Continues with Housing Discrimination
Photo by Hope Patti On Tuesday, Nov 17, the SCOTUS discussion series continued in an event focusing on housing discrimination. The discussion revolved around the Supreme Court case Texas Dept. of Housing Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities, and was led by political science professor Michael Unger. “At the heart of […]
Ramapo Students Share Reactions to Paris Attacks
Photo courtesy of Moyan Brenn, Flickr On Friday, Nov. 13, three teams of ISIS attackers launched terrorist assaults in Paris, France, killing over 129 people. The impact of this assault was felt worldwide, even reaching the Ramapo community. Among the Ramapo students with connections to Paris was Shannon Jirkovsky, a […]
Mu Sigma Upsilon Celebrates Mayan History
Photo by Nicole Williams This month, Ramapo and the rest of the country celebrate the many rich cultures and contributions of the indigenous people of the Americas during Native American History Month. Ramapo’s Mu Sigma Upsilon hosted an informative event last week on the history of the Mayans. The Mayan […]
Ramapo Students Organize Solidarity March in Support of University of Missouri Students
Photo by Rebecca King Members of the Ramapo community came together for a solidarity march on Thursday night, supporting the students of the University of Missouri. This rally, organized on short notice by students Grace Maute and Brittany Jordan, coincided with a call to action, posted on The Black Tribune website, […]
SCOTUS Tackles Confederate Flag in Latest Discussion
Photo by Hope Patti This week’s meeting of Ramapo’s Supreme Court of the United States, also known as SCOTUS, discussion series centered on the 2015 Supreme Court case Walker v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. As usual, the public forum hosted by the LAWS Convening Group and the […]
Coloring for a Cause Hits the Spot at Late Night
Photo by Pauline Park The annual Coloring for a Cause Late Night event, hosted by the Disney Club and the Tri Sigma sorority sisters, was a night to support children in need while enjoying treasured childhood favorites. Kid-friendly foodstuffs were served at the Trustees Pavilion and coloring pages featuring beloved […]
Ramapo Hosts 15th Annual Diversity Issues in Higher Education Conference
Photo by Hope Patti On Friday, Ramapo hosted its 15th annual Diversity Issues in Higher Education Conference. The event included many different panels and was, therefore, able to cover various issues regarding diversity and inclusiveness in college communities everywhere. The initial discussion presented different perspectives on higher education, access and equity. […]
