Body modification has come to be one of the most popular forms of self expression around the world; it has been popular for centuries and has become very valuable in the lives of young Americans. More intense body modification, such as puncturing, branding and scarification, are more popular in […]
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THE WEEKLY GRIND: We’re Holding a Raffle… Err, Survey
As The Ramapo News officially kicks off our spring semester, we’re channeling our inner Uncle Sam. WE WANT YOU to take our survey! In the beginning of September, the staff brainstormed our personal goals for the semester. (I blogged about it, remember?) We discussed how we felt we could improve […]
Ramapo Finds New Trustee Close to Home
Vincent Colman, Ramapo's newest Board of Trustee member, is no stranger to the campus community. As a Mahwah resident and a member of the Ramapo College Foundation's Board of Governors, Colman has been involved here for five years. Now, after being officially sworn in on Feb. 24, he joins the Board of Trustees with […]
ICYMI: Catch Up on All of Our Exclusive Digital Week Content
This week, The Ramapo News experimented with digital-only publishing rather than putting out a traditional print edition to wrap up the semester. In case you missed any of our exclusive content, check out our latest news in this Storify.
Ramapough Indians Angered by Portrayal of Native Americans in ‘Out of the Furnace’
A new Hollywood film released yesterday is causing a stir among a local Native American community. North Jersey's Ramapough Indians, some of whom live in the Stag Hill section of Mahwah, are calling "Out of the Furnace" a "hate crime." The Ramapough chief, Dwaine Perry, held a news conference Wednesday […]
We’re On Our Winter Hiatus
That’s it for now, folks! We made it through five full days of digital week, so we’re taking some well-deserved rest. The Ramapo News staff will be on hiatus until the spring semester resumes in January. We wish everyone in the Ramapo community a wonderful break. Check back online for […]
Disney Doesn’t Disappoint with ‘Frozen’
Disney fans rejoice! Little girls now have two new princesses to adore, as the animated film “Frozen,” loosely based on the Hans Christian Anderson story “The Snow Queen,” has continued Disney’s recent princess movie trend. As usual, Disney did not disappoint. Disney’s princess movie revival began with 2009’s “The Princess and […]
Men’s Basketball Earns 1st NJAC Win of Season
The Ramapo College men’s basketball team earned its first New Jersey Athletic Conference victory of the season with a 78-66 win over Rutgers-Camden on Wednesday. Head coach Chuck McBreen said that the game and the season has had a different feel than last year, as the Roadrunners are trying to […]
Food Do’s and Don’ts to Survive Finals Week
Finals week is quickly approaching, and for many students, stress levels will skyrocket a week before finals even start. One thing that’s certain is that finals week means staying up late and filling yourself up with coffee, Ramen and possibly a fat sandwich (or two) from CARs. No matter what […]
Major League Soccer Teams Seeking the Championship Cup
On Saturday, Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake will meet head-to-head for the first time in the Major League Soccer Championship. Both teams will be seeking their second MLS Cup. Sporting Kansas City, the Eastern Conference Champions, defeated the New England Revolution in the conference semifinals by a combined […]
