Last week, Ramapo College celebrated National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) from Sept. 18-22. NHPW was started in 2008 by the nonprofit organization Hazing Prevention Network to end hazing on college campuses. According to the Hazing Prevention Network, hazing can take the form of “alcohol consumption, humiliation, isolation, sleep deprivation, and […]
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Ramapo hosts Narcan training events for Opioid Awareness Day
Opioids are still a detrimental problem in the U.S. and cost thousands of lives every year. According to a report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdose deaths increased by more than 16% from 2020 to 2021, and over 75% of those deaths in 2021 involved […]
In Other News: Week of Sept. 20 on campus
Hillel Rosh Hashanah Dinner Ramapo’s chapter of Hillel, an international Jewish student organization, hosted a dinner party in honor of Rosh Hashanah in the Alumni Lounges on Sept. 20. Upbeat music played as attendees enjoyed kosher food from Ma’adan Catering, including veggie cutlets, fingerling potatoes, hummus and chicken marsala. “Rosh […]
New ‘Mortal Kombat 1’ changes the way the game is played
“Mortal Kombat 1” was released on Sept. 14 for PS5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch. The game came out to rave reviews and thunderous applause for its new slick combat system, story and game mode. Overall, it has made a bloody splash to kick […]
Olivia Rodrigo’s new album ‘GUTS’ is full of hits
After years of anticipation, Olivia Rodrigo makes a stunning comeback with her sophomore album, “GUTS.” Released on Sept. 8, she delves into the world of heartbreak and most importantly: leaving your teen years behind. By leaning into a more pop-rock genre while still maintaining her soft yet powerful ballads, Rodrigo […]
In Other News: Week of Sept. 11 on campus
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony On Sept. 11, President Jebb welcomed Mahwah Mayor Jim Wysocki and Brigadier Gen. Lisa Hou, the Adjutant General and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, to speak at the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. The event honored the tragic event and lives lost 22 […]
Ramapo offers free counseling services to struggling students
According to the spring 2022 National College Health Assessment by the American College Health Association, over 75% of U.S. undergraduates experience moderate or severe psychological distress. Only 35.7% reported receiving psychological or mental health services within the past 12 months. The imbalance raises questions about why students refrain from seeking […]
Ramapo kicks off Latinx Heritage Month with opening proclamation
The Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month celebration is in full swing on Ramapo’s campus thanks to the Opening Proclamation held in the Pavilion on Monday. Hosted by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance (EDIC), the event featured speakers from all over campus along with a lively performance from Calpulli Mexican […]
What you missed: Summer news round-up
A lot has happened in the world since the spring semester. Let’s catch up on the major headlines from this summer: The Hottest Summer on Record Starting in April, Canada began battling wildfires that spanned the eastern provinces from Nova Scotia to Quebec to parts of Ontario. Smoke from […]
Ramapo breathes new life into theater program
Sometimes, it can be difficult for students to break out of their chosen major and try something new, but the Ramapo theater program is ready to welcome everyone with open arms. Whether you are a theater major, minor or just someone interested in an extracurricular, you can easily join this […]