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19th Annual Diversity Convocation celebrates differences

The 19th Annual Diversity Convocation celebrated the power of differences, amplifying voices and embracing shared humanity. Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, a motivational speaker, human rights activist and priest associate in Atlanta, delivered a message that highlighted the importance of human connection and the need to acknowledge humanity in others. Tutu, […]

Women’s History Month kicks off with proclamation

Ramapo College kicked off Women’s History Month on Monday, March 3, with an opening proclamation hosted by the Women’s Center. Students and faculty gathered in the Alumni Lounges to hear from the Rampo community  regarding the importance of the month and how it is celebrated at Ramapo. Assistant Director of […]

News rundown: What you missed week of Feb. 26

Chile electrical difficulties A state of emergency was declared after an electrical blackout sparked most of Chile on Tuesday night. According to The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service, 14 of the country’s 16 regions were affected by the blackout. By Wednesday, about 90% of homes, businesses and all public […]

Murder suspect arrested after four decades

Alfred Earl Green, a 70-year-old man, was arrested by the Phoenix Police force on Thursday, Feb. 21 as a suspect for a first-degree murder committed four decades ago. Lachelle “Shelly” Jeannine Waite was killed in her home in 1986  by strangulation, at only 18 years old.  While Green was a […]

Provost addresses potential changes in DEI policies

Caught in the midst of an ever-changing situation, Ramapo College is attempting to adapt to education policy alterations from the administration of President Donald Trump. On Feb. 14, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to public colleges and universities across […]

OVP hosts Her Story: Our Fight tabling

The Office of Violence Prevention kicked off Women’s HerStory Month on Monday, March 3 with a tabling in the Fishbowl titled “Her Story: Our Fight.”  Sophomore Psychology Major and Violence Intervention Peer Brooke Newland put the tabling together, displaying an interactive board where students passing by could learn important statistics […]

Salameno Spiritual Center soon to receive makeover

Students hanging out around Kameron Pond at the start of the spring semester this January might have noticed that the Salameno Spiritual Center and its two half-moon-shaped buildings have been completely removed from campus.  Over Ramapo’s winter break, the demolition of the Spiritual Centers structures left a vacancy next to […]