Photo courtesy of Alison Sutak. As a reporter for The Ramapo News, Alison Sutak did not expect her first story to cover the start of the Iraq War in 2003. She remembers technical adviser Dan Sforza assigning this pitch to her and Joe Tropia and, a semester later, promoting the two […]
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Students seek more support when finding internships
Photo courtesy of Harlen Cruz. The LinkedIn newsfeed is like a parent’s refrigerator: a culmination of everyone’s accolades and achievements. Especially in the middle of spring, it seems like every post begins with “I am so thrilled to announce that…” followed by an amazing internship experience for the summer. For the […]
“Bridgerton” returns with complex and alluring chemistry
Photo courtesy of Netflix, WIkipedia. Netflix’s adaptation of Julia Quinn’s Regency-era book series “Bridgerton” has made a stunning comeback with season two on March 25, and it has left all viewers on the edge of their seats. The season picks up roughly 10 months after the events of season one, and […]
COVID-19 continues to shape freshmen’s college experiences
Photo courtesy of Keira Burton, Pexels. As I begin to reflect on my freshman experience, I can't help but realize that I didn’t feel prepared for college when I got here. A feeling that I’m sure most college students can understand. I think that attending high school during the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Recent singles tease a summer of new albums
Photo courtesy of Alex Goykhman, Wikipedia. Though only a few albums of note have been released in the last few weeks, artists have been dropping new singles consistently. This points to a busy release season in early summer, but the songs on their own are already standing out. It’s not just […]
“Girl from Plainville” mirrors source material’s sinister tone
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. Streaming services' original shows cannot get enough of mentally-ill teens. From Netflix's adaptation of “13 Reasons Why” to Hulu's adaptation of “Looking for Alaska,” the need for struggling teens on screen has been on the rise. A majority of the shows have been a miss. […]
Ramapo tennis teams start spring on mostly low notes
Photo courtesy of Ramapo Athletics. The Ramapo men’s and women’s tennis teams returned to action for the first time since October for the spring season this week. The last time the men’s team played was Oct. 7, 2021, and the last time the women’s team played was Oct. 22, 2021. The […]
Ramapo combats violence during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Photo courtesy of Matthew Wikfors. The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) and President Cindy Jebb delivered the opening proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Monday, April 4 in the Grove. “Sexual violence is widespread and affects everyone in the community,” Jebb said. Survivors are often pressured into silence and Jebb […]
Kansas conquers March Madness with long-awaited victory
The NCAA Men’s Final Four usually delivers fantastic games, which then lead to an exciting National Championship game, and this time was no different. This year, the Final Four was not just a showdown of good teams and players, but also coaches. There was a combined total of 22 Final […]
2022 Grammys: Heartfelt tributes to the power of music
Photo courtesy of Ted Jenson of Recording Academy, Wikipedia. The 64th Annual Grammy Awards took place on the evening of April 3, celebrating the first full-scale in-person award ceremony since January 2020. The night was filled with all the Grammy classics: high-end red carpet looks, variety of intricate performances and predictable […]