Ray Lewis, linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, will retire on a high note following the Ravens’ Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. A veteran of 17 NFL seasons, Lewis earned his second championship title with the Ravens, the only team he has played for in the […]
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Seniors Swim for Last Time at Ramapo
On Saturday, Ramapo’s swimming team hosted NJAC rival Rowan in a conference meet. But for seniors Brenna Salazar, Brenda Slazyk, Andrew English, Alex Krueger, Frank Patierno, Kyle Plucinsky, Geoff Richter and Robert Stein, it was the last time they would have a home meet at Ramapo’s Adele and Ruben Thomas […]
Ramapo Basketball Player Adjusts from Belgium to Bergen County
Freshman Joy Piazza isn't the typical Ramapo College student. A forward for the women's basketball team, Piazza is trying to adapt her game to the college level, while at the same time trying to adjust to the culture of a new country. Piazza's home is nearly 4,000 miles away, in Liège, Belgium. […]
Sanchez Benching Causes Controversy
On Sunday, New York Jets fans got their wish. In the third quarter against the visiting Arizona Cardinals, Mark Sanchez was benched in favor of second-year quarterback Greg McElroy. As soon as Jets head coach Rex Ryan made the call, fans at MetLife Stadium voiced their approval with loud roars […]
The Wright Stuff: Third Baseman Inks Extension with Mets
For as long as the New York Mets have existed, homegrown stars such as Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry and Jose Reyes all found ways to leave the Big Apple and succeed elsewhere. That trend may finally be ending, however, thanks to the man many Mets fans […]
Rookie Quarterbacks Rise Up
Week 13 was a wild one, as rookie quarterbacks Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson led their respective teams to late victories while the soap opera that is the New York Jets provided more drama. Falcons 23, Saints 13 Atlanta continued to roll, pressuring Drew Brees into five […]
Knicks and Nets Ignite Cross-town Rivalry in NYC
Maybe it was when the Nets packed up their bags, threw out their identity and moved across state lines to settle down in Brooklyn. Or maybe it was when the Knicks churned out a marketing campaign that took shots at the Nets’ ambition to be “New York’s Team.” Perhaps it […]
Start Mr. Rodgers This Week
Many fantasy football playoff spots are on the line this week, so here are some roster tips to help get one step closer to a title. Start: Tony Romo – Mocking Tony Romo has become a popular American pastime akin to baseball, apple pie and consuming an inordinate, unhealthily excessive […]
Offenses Feast on Turkey Day
Texans 34, Lions 31 (OT) In what was a shootout until the end, the now 10-1 Texans came out on top. The Lions, led by Matthew Stafford’s 441 passing yards and two touchdowns on the day, held a late lead that was erased by an erroneous rushing touchdown by Houston’s […]
Swimming Squads Dive Optimistically into Season
Expectations are running high for the Ramapo College swimming teams. After finishing 4-2 last season, the men’s team is looking forward to raising the bar. Sophomore Phil Sokoloff said the Roadrunners, who are 2-1 this season, expect to improve this year under the tutelage of head coach Gary Orr. “Coach […]
