Photo by Matthew Wikfors Chizoba Nwankwo, executive director of outcomes research in the Center for Observational and Real-world Evidence at Merck & Co., Inc, Switzerland, spoke to students about her experiences as a female leader in health services and the job opportunities available in the field on Nov. 10. The […]
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Founders’ Day introduces new traditions and celebrates old ones
Photo by Danielle Bongiovanni Founders' Day was held on Nov. 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the newly unveiled Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons. Hosted by President Jebb, the Board of Trustees, the Student Government Association (SGA) and the George T. Potter Library staff, the event celebrated 52 […]
Fair trade group pushes for more student involvement in societal change
Photo Courtesy of Howard Lake, Flickr Using fair trade is one step instructional institutions can take to prioritize sustainability. Ramapo created a fair trade initiative in fall 2018 as part of the college’s commitment to civic engagement. Neriko Doerr, assistant professor of anthropology and international studies, hosted the first returning […]
Students use public forum to air out frustrations with discrimination
Photo by Natalie Tsur Ramapo’s Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance (EDIC) held its first student forum on Nov. 10, addressing issues concerning bias, the First Amendment and freedom of speech. The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and members from Ramapo’s counseling services were also in attendance. The event […]
A taste of the must-eat local restaurants around Ramapo
Photo by Emily Melvin Ramsey, N.J. and Suffern, N.Y. offer a variety of small businesses for Ramapo students’ needs. Only a five to 10-minute drive away from campus, you can shop locally and indulge in a variety of close-by independent businesses. Shopping local not only supports the business, but the […]
New infrastructure bill passed, possibly a signal for more change
Photo Courtesy of jlhervas, Flickr After months of intense lobbying and push from the Democratic party, the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill introduced by President Joe Biden passed the House on Friday. The House voted 221-213, clearing the way for a final vote on a domestic policy and climate change […]
New chilling novel reimagines Gothic horror in fresh new ways
Photo Courtesy of Mikolaj, Unsplash If you are a fan of Gothic novels, you will not want to miss out on Caitlin Starling’s recent release, “The Death of Jane Lawrence.” Taking place in a world like ours but not quite, everything familiar about the book is just so subtly off-center […]
New school play just as much a joy for crew as it will be for audiences
Photo by Kate Gavin If COVID-19 has taught me anything, it is that theatre as an art form can persevere through even the darkest of times. During quarantine and the peak days of the coronavirus pandemic, we as theatre artists had to make a switch to the world of virtual […]
Travis Scott deserves some, not all, of the blame for Astroworld incident
Photo Courtesy of Especjo-Saavedra, Flickr A tragedy took place in Houston, Texas on Nov. 5, as eight people were killed and many more were injured at Travis Scott’s annual Astroworld Festival, presumably due to suffocation and trampling. Something like this should never happen at a music festival. Nobody should go […]
Eternals soars with diverse cast and new spins on Marvel formulas
Photo Courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr If you’re an early Generation Z person like myself, Marvel movies have cemented themselves as a part of your childhood. Whether you’re a relentless watcher or a casual viewer, you’ve witnessed Marvel grow alongside you. However, within a cycle of growth there will be […]