Photo courtesy of Sarah Winterman, Flickr. The troubled teen industry has come under fire for traumatizing young teenagers over the years. This extremely problematic industry has been defined by the National Youth Rights Association as “boot camps, behavior modification facilities, wilderness therapy, gay conversion… marketed to parents who feel […]
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Photo by Harlen Cruz Remi Wolf may be the brightest musician on the rise, and she is already nearly at the top. With her neon, flashy, textured fashionable fits and backgrounds, her music, persona and lifestyle all channel authenticity and distinct taste. The 25-year-old Californian’s debut album “Juno” dropped […]
Pridefest celebrates queer students and their various identities
Photo courtesy of Emily Melvin. Ramapo held its fourth annual Pridefest on Oct. 20 in the Grove. With various tables set up with information and free goodies, Ramapo’s own members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies gathered for a day of fun, music and pride. The Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services […]
Rachel Levine’s promotion is an important milestone for LGBTQ+ politicians
Photo courtesy of Chris Sean Smith, Wiki. On Oct. 19, Rachel Levine, the assistant secretary for health, was sworn in as a four-star admiral by the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS), one of the eight branches of uniformed service in the U.S.. Levine made history earlier this year for […]
New symposium plans to teach about domestic violence and give survivors platforms
Photo courtesy of Anete Lusina, Pexels. A Domestic Abuse Symposium will be held on Oct. 27 in New Milford, N.J., to provide a resource for victims and survivors. The program will also act as an educational outlet, as well, teaching advocates how to support anyone that may be in such a […]
New Chappelle special reveals Netflix’s hypocrisy with LGBTQ+ representation
Photo courtesy of John Bauld, flickr. Consumers are bombarded during the month of June with rainbow logos and pride commercials from just about every company under the sun. Netflix is not excluded from this group, and is also amongst the many that fail to follow these promotional pieces up with actual […]
Students stand against sexual violence and Take Back the Night
Photo courtesy of Jennifer French. On the evening of Thursday, Oct. 14, Ramapo students, faculty and staff joined together with a mission to Take Back the Night: an event that gave community members a safe space to openly discuss the severity of sexual and domestic violence. Ramapo’s Office of Violence Prevention […]
Private companies should ignore state bans and enforce vaccine mandates
Photo courtesy of Derek Hatfield, flickr. Private companies such as Disney Cruise Line, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are going against the ban on vaccine mandates in states such as Florida and Texas. These companies are still requiring proof of vaccination from their patrons despite the states they are based […]
New semester, new wave of advisements for Ramapo’s CSS office
Photo courtesy of Emily Melvin. October is a busy month for most offices on campus, but for Ramapo’s Center for Student Success (CSS), it signals the height of fall academic advising. Members spend each day meeting with students to plan their remaining college careers, focusing primarily on outlining the next semester. […]
Oktoberfest brightens up people’s days with games, food and family
Photo courtesy of Paolo Miyashiro. Oktoberfest, the beloved multi-day fall festival hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA), was held from Oct. 14 through Oct. 16. Hopes were high considering this was the first major celebratory event since the start of the pandemic. Between the mouthwatering food, rocking music and lively […]