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Building Tomorrow Fundraises for Global Education

Building Tomorrow is a national organization aimed to provide students in Uganda with the same educational resources and environment available in the United States. In order to create a Building Tomorrow club at individual colleges, students must start up chapters on campus to raise money to build schools in Uganda. […]

Alternative Spring Break Trip to Guatemala Canceled

The Civic and Community Engagement Center has canceled the Alternative Spring Break trip to Guatemala. Alternative Spring Break now offers only two international trips, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica, and the five domestic trips remain unaffected. The Guatemala trip was officially canceled on Nov. 15 following a recommendation by […]

Half-a-Billion Power Ball Sparks Lotto Frenzy

A half-a-billion dollar jackpot up for grabs in Wednesday's Powerball multi-state lottery had people, young and old, wondering what they might do with hundreds of millions of dollars. But can money buy happiness? A number of studies done in recent years – and one dating back more than 30 […]

Commuters Recognized with Food, T-shirts and Prizes

In an event to acknowledge an under-recognized faction of the student body, Commuter Affairs hosted a Commuter Appreciation Day in J.Lee’s, the student lounge on campus. More than 2,000 students commute to Ramapo, and thus make up a decent portion of the College’s enrollment. Commuter Affairs, part of the Center for […]

Sandy Aftermath Relief Efforts

Two weeks after Hurricane Sandy ravaged the tri-state area, New Yorkers and New Jerseyians are still trying to grasp the damage that surrounds their hometowns and most cherished beaches. Ramapo College was described by many as being a "bubble" of safety, where students were spared the discomfort, sadness and tragedy […]

Author Joyce Carol Oates Visits Ramapo

On Monday, students, alumni and Ramapo community members enjoyed a Q&A and reading with award-winning author Joyce Carol Oates as part of the Readings at Ramapo Visiting Writers Series. Oates, known for her short stories and works of fiction, has won the National Book Award, the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence […]

Club Budget Redistribution Gets the Attention of Student Orgs

Some clubs at Ramapo have reported cuts to their budgets this year. The Newman Catholic Club reported that its budget was decreased by approximately 70 percent from last year. Rev. Bill Sheridan, adviser of the Newman Catholic Club, said that the budget for the club last year was $3,100. "This […]

Limited and Relocated Parking on Campus Confuses Students

Parking policies at Ramapo are confusing, students say, and the recent addition of the temporary trailers in the Bischoff Hall parking lot seems to be adding to the problem. Parking fines issued by Public Safety often take students by surprise, which may indicate a lack of communication between college officials […]

Ramapo Designated a ‘Military Friendly’ School for Vets

Ramapo College was recently added to the Military Friendly Schools list, which honors the top 15 percent of schools that do the most to embrace military veterans coming back home and helping them transition to civilian life. Veterans looking to enroll in college can visit the Military Friendly Schools website, […]