Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Photo by Steve Fallon There are thousands of women who play key leadership roles in social issue movements. However, because of their gender, they are often ignored by mainstream media in favor of men who have secured a larger role in historical accounts. That was the point of a discussion […]
Photo by Steve Fallon With November 2016 quickly approaching, many members of the Ramapo College community are beginning to speculate which candidates will enter the presidential ring and battle it out for the ultimate political honor — becoming the 45th president of the United States. This has been a particularly […]
Photo by Justin Roth Nearly 100 students, faculty and staff attended a town hall meeting Thursday to ask questions about and learn the reasons behind the most sweeping changes to Ramapo's class schedule in a decade, a switch that increases the number of times a class meets each week and […]
Photo by Steve Fallon Activist, teacher, writer and speaker Kevin Powell came to Ramapo College on Monday to give a talk on African Ancestry Month and pass down his knowledge of U.S. history. His speech included an overview of various topics, including women’s rights, sexism, civil rights, homophobia, classism and […]
Photo by Steve Fallon Both last winter and this winter have been harsh, specifically in regards to the amount of snow Ramapo has gotten, and the bitter cold that has come with it. With the huge amounts of snowfall hitting areas around the state, many schools and other institutions have […]
Photo by Justin Roth As of next fall, the Course Enrichment Component will be no more. The Ramapo trademark has been eliminated and the class schedule reworked in a series of changes meant to "increase student learning opportunities and experiences on campus," according to a recent email from Provost Beth […]
Photo by Steve Fallon A small group of about 20 students from different races, religions and backgrounds sat down for an hour-long open discussion on Monday about their personal experiences with race – from growing up in different neighborhoods, to their experiences here at Ramapo. This was the first of […]
The state of the college is “not entirely jonnick,” according to President Peter Mercer. Following tradition, Mercer began Wednesday’s State of the College address with a word from the Dictionary of Newfoundland English. The word he chose was jonnick, meaning fit and in proper condition. Citing the recent arrests of […]
Photo by Nicole Williams The discussion held between Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian and Khatchig Mouradian painted a grim picture of education, religion and the overall atmosphere in the Middle East. The talk, entitled “The Scourge of Genocide: A Century of Angst in the Middle East,” took place on Tuesday and […]
Photo Courtesy of ramapo.edu The Ramapo shuttle, a travel option that many resident students utilize to get off-campus, is now going to several new locations. The change occurred at the beginning of the spring semester. New weekday stops include Kinchley’s (a pizza restaurant), the Mahwah Station (a shopping center containing a […]
