On Nov. 6, The Ramapo News hopped into an infamous RamaVan and took a trip over to Waldwick High School to pay a visit to the journalism students. It was a successful trip; all of the students were engaged in the conversation that ranged from introductions, a Q&A in regards to Ramapo, and a brief lesson on […]
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Soon after Republican incumbent Chris Christie easily topped Democratic challenger Barbara Buono in Tuesday’s gubernatorial election, the political buzz shifted to the governor’s plans for 2016. Christie’s re-election, by a margin of 60 percent to Buono’s 38 percent, is widely believed to be the beginning of a possible presidential run. […]
DAC Conducts Faculty Focus Groups to Discuss Diversity
The Diversity Action Committee's (DAC) Assessment Subcommittee conducted focus groups with faculty regarding the diversity and equity on campus yesterday. The focus group was held in conjunction with Faculty Development Day. Traditionally, on Faculty Development Day, the Faculty Resource Center organizes a series of sessions including discussion groups and teaching […]
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Halloween night was full of on-campus events, and one of the most popular was the Fooligans show in the Adler Theater. Students donned their Halloween costumes and crowded into the Adler last Thursday to enjoy a night of improv. The Fooligans are Ramapo's on-campus improv group, comprised of six students. […]
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The first ever Youtube Music Awards haphazardly, almost unknowingly, streamed on Youtube.com last Sunday. A jarring shift from traditional award show format, the escapade hosted by Jason Schwartzman and Reggie Watts flowed about as well as a clogged sink. The show was successful in not taking itself too seriously, as […]
Student Arrested After Drunk Driving Accident
A Ramapo College student will make his first appearance in court on Nov. 12 after being charged with drunk driving shortly after he was involved in an on-campus accident that injured two other students. The student, 20-year-old Douglas Hervey, was charged with two counts of assault by motor vehicle, driving […]
CSI Hires Two Faculty Fellows for Civic Engagement and Diversity
The Center for Student Involvement recently hired two faculty fellows for civic engagement and diversity and equity. The office had two ongoing job searches this fall to fill the two new positions. Associate Professor of Sociology, Dr. Kristin Kenneavy, was hired as faculty fellow for civic engagement and Associate Professor […]
Using Satirical Programs To Obtain News
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SLIDESHOW: Volleyball Eliminated from Tournament
The Montclair State Red Hawks eliminated the lady Roadrunners volleyball team in the first round of the New Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament on Tuesday. Montclair swept Ramapo in three sets, 29-27, 25-13 and 25-21 to advance to the semifinal round of the NJAC tournament and will play top-seed Richard Stockton […]