Photo courtesy of Raph_PH, Flickr. In a rather underwhelming week for new albums, there were singles that shined through and are destined to be new fan-favorites. Whether you are already a fan of these artists or not, you’ll want to check out the following songs across several genres that will without […]
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Annual Scholars’ Day showcases student research
Photo courtesy of Matthew Wikfors. Ramapo hosted its 10th annual Scholars’ Day on April 20 in Friends Hall. This year’s event featured 29 faculty-sponsored student submissions across 16 majors. According to Ramapo’s Scholars’ Day page, the event “showcases some of the most exemplary faculty-mentored student creativity and scholarly activities undertaken in […]
First editor Gerry Brennan values knowing your schools’ history
Photo courtesy of Tori D'Amico. Before the first classes began in 1971, Assistant Dean of Student Activities Ed Henderson invited incoming transfer students to the York Room to found student involvement on campus. He invited Gerry Brennan, who had worked on a different paper at his previous school Saint Peters, to […]
Ramapo faculty dissect biases behind book bans
Photo courtesy of Danielle Bongiovanni. On April 20, three Ramapo professors hosted “Book Banning in 2022: Unpacking a Moral Panic Targeting Race and LGBTQIA+ Issues” in the Alumni Lounges. The first portion of the event consisted of a presentation by assistant professor of sociology Dr. Paul Reck, assistant professor of literacy […]
Ramapo softball sweeps Rutgers-Newark in doubleheader
Photo courtesy of Ramapo Athletics. The Ramapo softball team swept an NJAC doubleheader over Rutgers-Newark on Tuesday. The Roadrunners extended their winning streak to six games and improved their record to 19-6 overall and 10-2 within the NJAC Conference. The Scarlet Raiders dropped to 10-14 and 4-8 in conference play […]
Scientist Rebellion protests corporate climate deniers
Photo courtesy of Markus Spiske, Pexels. Climate change has become quite the debate. On April 10 in Los Angeles, NASA climate scientist Peter Kalmus and a group of scientists called the Scientist Rebellion handcuffed themselves to the doors of the JP Morgan Chase building to protest the lack of response we […]
DIY band Phoneboy takes finale for Tuesday Night Live
Photo courtesy of Gisselle Carino-Bazan. This year's Tuesday Night Live series finished strong with Phoneboy, an up and coming band in the New Jersey DIY scene. The show punctuated the end of their recent speed-run tour with Good Kid, where they hit seven cities across the country. With only a few […]
“Better Call Saul” returns for one last season
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. After a two-year break, “Better Call Saul” is back with its sixth season on AMC+, and its return, of course, is the only reason to sign up for a free trial. What began as a comedic sleazy lawyer side-character who was supposed to appear […]
Visiting sculptor documents history through immersive installations
Photo courtesy of Natalie Tsur. Sculptor Julie Ann Nagle visited Ramapo on April 19 to present her work from past exhibitions. She delivered her talk in front of an audience of faculty and students inside the Anisfield School of Business. Nagle considers herself an “unarcheologist,” as her rather avant-garde approach […]
Papini scandal epitomizes consequences of false accusations
Photo courtesy of wp paarz, Flickr. In 2016 Sherri Papini was allegedly kidnapped. Three weeks after said “abduction” she was found over 140 miles from her home in a very bad condition. “She told police she had been abducted and branded by two women who kept her chained in a […]