Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. It has been a popular topic in recent news that famous characters like Minnie Mouse and the green M&M are getting an update to their typical looks. Minnie Mouse is known for her classic red dress with polka dots, the green M&M for white […]
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God of War reaches new heights with a well-crafted PC port
Photo courtesy of Rodnae Productions, Pexels. While writing reviews is an inherently personal and subjective form of expression — quite opinionated actually — I always try to present the art I am reviewing as objectively as possible. That will be almost impossible with “God of War” because of how essential the […]
Snowball dance gives students the memorable prom that some never had
Photo courtesy of Emily Melvin. The College Programming Board (CPB), Student Government Association (SGA) and the Ramapo College Foundation hosted their annual Snowball: A Winter Homecoming on Dec. 4, giving students and guests the opportunity to engage in a semi-formal night of dancing and community engagement. A total of 78 students […]
We need to stop demonizing and start supporting the homeless
Photo courtesy of Jon Tyson, Unsplash. As of March 2021, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates that in a single night of 2020, 580,466 people experienced homelessness. This disheartening statistic has dire consequences as the weather gets colder by the day. Approximately 39% of people experiencing homelessness […]
New Spotify Wrapped reveals what music and podcasts are adored worldwide
Photo courtesy of Julien Sabardu, Flickr. It’s the holiday season, and certainly the most wonderful time of the year. With the chilly weather, rush of finals and last-minute gift shopping, there is no better time to listen to the tunes that got you through this unusual year. For many, their go-to […]
Personal essay: How I began loathing NYC and fell back in love with it
Photo courtesy of Joe Ferreri. All my life, I’ve been in love with New York City. I spent many of my younger nights in the basement of a Broadway theater, my dad’s office. The city is a part of me, or rather I’m a part of it, and it’s felt that […]
Encanto is a gorgeous ode to Latinos that shines with color and prowess
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. “Encanto” is Disney’s latest — and 60th — animated feature, and I was nothing short of amazed at the artistry in this new film. Disney has become an increasingly diverse movie studio. With an increase in movies showing more cultures throughout the world, the company […]
Education and social change act as focuses of Future Series conference discussion
Photo courtesy of Danielle Bongiovanni. The second summit of The Future Series, “The Future of Society: Conflict, Culture, and Character,” was held at the Trustees Pavilion on Dec. 2. President Cindy Jebb invited Dr. Leslie T. Fenwick and H. Patrick Swygert to speak at the event. Early discussion centered around the […]
New autobiographical play by Ramapo student tugs at heartstrings
Photo courtesy of Catherine Sopko. Luka Marjanovic stands between two flags hanging in the Adler Theatre: Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United States. Below him is a suitcase filled with personal belongings such as a bag full of green army men figurines, cigarettes and a Croatian flag. In a one-man-show […]
Chucky’s TV return embraces its campy past and a diverse future
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures. A true classic never dies: a statement proven to be true with the 1988 slasher classic “Child’s Play” making a comeback television series this October. The series originally released episodes on YouTube, then began airing on Syfy and USA TV every Tuesday. “Chucky” follows Jake […]