Students joined Allie Shapiro in the Civic and Community Engagement Center on Thursday, March 13 for a service trip to the Community Food Pantry of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. Shapiro, the Coordinator for Community Engagement, runs monthly trips to the pantry with a group of five students to assist in […]
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President Jebb gives annual spring State of the College Address
Students and faculty of the Ramapo community gathered in Friends Hall on March 12 for President Cindy Jebb’s annual spring State of the College Address. Jebb started her address by playing the opening rock climbing scene of “Mission: Impossible 2” featuring Tom Cruise dangling off of the side of a […]
China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canada
China imposed tariffs on many of Canada’s food and agricultural goods in response to tariffs Canada enacted in October 2024 on China’s aluminum, steel and electric vehicles, according to the Associated Press. In addition to these tariffs, there will be an extra 100% charge on products such as peas, oil […]
News rundown: What you missed week of March 12
Somali Hotel Siege Ends After 24-hours Somali security forces ended a deadly 24-hour siege at a hotel in Beledweyne, Hiran, Somalia, on March 12. The death toll remains uncertain. Some reports indicate that six people, including two prominent elders, were killed. However, other witnesses claim the death toll was higher, […]
OVP hosts tabling on social media and interpersonal violence
The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosted a tabling event to teach students about social media and interpersonal violence on March 13. Hosted by VIP Kristen Thauer, students were given facts regarding different types of online violence and abuse. They were also asked to make their own personal commitment towards […]
The Ebony Social Women for Change hosts Paint Your Favorite Female Artist
The Ebony Social Women for Change hosted a Paint Your Favorite Female Artist event on Monday. The room filled almost immediately with dozens of excited students eagerly waiting to use their creativity to portray their favorite artists. Upon entering the event, students were offered two types of canvases to choose […]
President Donald Trump delivers first Congressional Address of second term
President Donald Trump delivered his first Congressional Address of his second term on Tuesday, March 4. The two-hour speech covered a wide variety of accomplishments and goals of the Trump Administration over the 43 days since his inauguration on Jan. 20. Trump’s opening remarks to the joint session of Congress […]
News rundown: What you missed week of March 5
U.S. and Ukraine call for 30-Day ceasefire The U.S. and Ukraine called for a 30-day ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Russia on Friday. The goal is to allow humanitarian aid to reach war-affected regions and provide time for peace negotiations. The ceasefire also allows the U.S. to resume security […]
Commuter Affairs hosts Color Me Spring
Commuter Affairs held a Color Me Spring event in J. Lee’s this past Monday where students could relax and color in some spring-themed coloring sheets. Offered on a table when students first walked in, there were several different kinds of coloring sheets for students to choose from. Most pictured cute […]
Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services host Hidden Gems Pop-Up Shop
The Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services hosted another Hidden Gems Pop-Up Shop at the Trustees Pavilion to celebrate Women’s Herstory month on Friday, March 7. The pop-up featured different small businesses and vendors that are all women- and queer-owned. Each store featured different items from each other, such as necklaces […]