Photo courtesy of Justin Higuchi, Flickr British-Japanese singer and songwriter Rina Sawayama originally released the song “Chosen Family” with her second album “SAWAYAMA” on April 17, 2020. Nearly a year later, she released a new version of the song as a duet with Elton John. On April 15, the two posted […]
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Disney Parks update dress codes to increase inclusivity
Photo courtesy of Miranda Campbell, Unsplash A surprising announcement came recently from the heads of Disney relating to the employee dress code at their respective parks, Walt Disney World and Disneyland. In a push for increased inclusivity and a move towards allowing more modern standards of acceptable dress, park employees […]
Ramapo student shares experience with J&J vaccine
Photo courtesy of New York National Guard, Flickr I want to make it clear that I am not one to promote vaccine skepticism. On March 6, I showed up at the Camden County vaccine megasite and found out I’d be receiving Johnson & Johnson. I was thrilled; I would have […]
Demi Lovato’s new album reveals personal growth
Photo courtesy of marcen27, Flickr Demi Lovato released her seventh studio album “Dancing with the Devil… the Art of Starting Over” on April 2. This album documents Lovato’s journey of self-acceptance and recovery, as this was the artist’s first big music release since being hospitalized for a drug overdose […]
Ramapo celebrates student research during Scholars’ Week
Photo courtesy of Ramapo College of New Jersey This week marks Ramapo’s ninth annual Scholars' Week, and on Tuesday, April 13, a session was hosted for all student poster presenters via Webex. The students were put into breakout rooms by their school and then given time to answer questions about […]
“Oddworld: Soulstorm” makes yet another comeback
Photo courtesy of Fair Use, Wikipedia There are many underrated series in PlayStation’s history that are not as recognizable compared to popular franchises like “Ratchet and Clank” or “God of War.” One of these series is “Oddworld.” First coming into existence with the 1997 PlayStation game “Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee,” […]
“Criminal Minds” thrills fans, announcing new season
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Blue wall of silence crumbles in the Chauvin trial
Photo courtesy of Joseph Ngabo, Unsplash The Derek Chauvin trial has stirred up emotions in almost everyone who is paying attention. Chauvin is on trial for murdering George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds before his untimely and unfair death. Again I want […]
Vaccine reactions vary, here’s how this student felt
Photo courtesy of Steven Cornfield, Unsplash On March 10, I received my first dose of the COVID vaccine at the Valley Health Plaza located in Paramus, New Jersey. This location administered the Pfizer vaccine. I was a little nervous during my first visit, but excited to do my part and […]