The day is Oct. 4, and fans are cheering in a sold-out Staples Center. A beautiful gold trophy is hoisted, and it stares at 14 teams, each consisting of five players. A prize pool of around $2 million is on the line and live streams on the Internet are not […]
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Ben & Jerry’s Sets Example for Non-GMO Use in Food
This week, the world famous Vermont-based ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s has released a new line called the “core” line-ice cream pints that have a center packed with ingredients such as caramel, chocolate fudge and raspberry jam to create an “all-in-one” ice cream sundae. Besides the fact that this […]
THE WEEKLY GRIND: You Ask, We Answer… Sometimes
At The Ramapo News, we get many requests. From event coverage to advertising solicitations, from article pitches to news tips, my inbox is flooded on a daily basis. Full disclosure: I'm one of those OCD-types that has to keep her inbox orderly and clean, so you can imagine how often […]
COLUMN: Why You Should Think Outside The Universe
Earlier this month, Bill Nye “The Science Guy” and Christian author Ken Ham, decided to have the classic debate of science versus religion. I am an atheist, so my belief on creationism was thrown out the window when I was around 16 years old. The concept of “heaven and hell” […]
Women’s Pinterest Obsession May Perpetuate Female Stereotypes
#8220;These cake balls are fantastic!” “Thanks! I found the recipe on Pinterest.” How many times do you think you’ve witnessed this exchange in the past year? For those who are not already familiar with Pinterest, it is a fairly new form of social media that allows users to create “pin […]
THE WEEKLY GRIND: Work for Us
Big changes are always happening here at The Ramapo News. From reaching a Facebook milestone of 500+ likes to devising and distributing a readership survey, our spring semester has gotten off to a busy start! But as much as we want to focus on what we have going on right […]
Biggest Loser’s Substantial Weight Loss Not Concerning
On February 4, 2014, Rachel Frederickson, a former national competitive swimmer, was announced the winner on the NBC hit show, “The Biggest Loser.” I believe her weight loss is acceptable and approve of her lifestyle change. Winning a quarter of a million dollars, the winner lost a shocking 155 pounds […]
Student Expresses Benefits of a Vegan Lifestyle [COLUMN]
Music industry headliners Jay-Z and Beyonce's recent 22-day vegan diet change has not only raised many questions, but also has shed a very necessary light on an undervalued lifestyle choice. February 13th will mark my one-year dedication to an all-vegan diet, and there is certainly no end in sight. With vegans […]
THE WEEKLY GRIND: What’s With This Weather?
Is it just me, or is our weather getting worse and worse over time? I am a born-and-raised Jersey girl, but as far as I can remember, our winters have been getting increasingly messy year after year. Or, maybe I'm just paying more attention now. After all, the weather outside […]
SOTU 2014: More Progress for College Students [COLUMN]
During last week's State of the Union address, I was proud to hear our president talk about higher education. President Barack Obama has made our generation a priority to committing to build equal opportunities for students of all backgrounds. For instance, he discussed plans of a College Opportunity Summit, where […]
