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Poignant One-Act Plays Premeire in Sharp Theater

The abstract and deeply moving Ramapo productions of Pullman, WA and Church began last week in the Sharp Theater. Performances started last Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will continue this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Pullman, WA and Church are two separate one-act plays written by Young Jean Lee, each consisting […]

Reported Rise in Furtive Furry Friends on Campus

According to The Humane Society and the ASPCA, 39 percent of the U.S. population owns a dog, 33 percent owns a cat and 62 percent of households own a pet of some kind. However, at Ramapo College students are not allowed to have pets. According to the Guide to Community […]

The Spring Makeup Trends You Have to Try

Spring is upon us and so are the hottest makeup trends of the 2013 season. Let me warn you ladies: they are fierce. If you thought spring was just about admiring the vivid colors of flowers blossoming in reds, pinks and yellows and getting lost in the cerulean blue sky […]

Puzzlethon Raises Funds for Autism Awareness

Puzzlethon for Autism, an event held to raise money and increase awareness and acceptance of autism among the student body took place on Friday in J. Lee’s just in time for Autism Awareness Month. Attendees participated in a variety of puzzles and games to help become more educated on the […]

THE WEEKLY GRIND: Reporter (and Ramapo) Pride

I have days when I question my chosen career path. I’m sure most of us do. There are times when I wonder why I decided to pursue journalism-when getting the story is so stressful, finding sources is so aggravating, or solving a coverage problem is so difficult that I want […]

Panel Examines State of Substance Abuse on Local, National Level

The School of Social Science and Human Services at Ramapo College held its third annual “Addressing Substance Abuse” conference on Monday, in conjunction with other departments on campus and institutions in the area, to promote the ongoing effort to inspire healthy lifestyles for students. The all-day event took place throughout […]

The Need for Nationwide Marijuana Reform

Nationwide support for marijuana legalization has increased dramatically over the past few years, especially in the previous few months since the passing of pro-pot ballot incentives in Colorado and Washington last November. According to a poll conducted in mid-March by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, […]

Blast from the Past in New Animated Film

The Croods is a heartwarming story about a very close family of cavemen that ventures out to the land of “tomorrow” because their cave was destroyed. During their journey, they are accompanied by Guy (Ryan Reynolds), a comical version of today’s homo sapiens, while the Croods seem to be homo erectus. […]

Trio of Filmmakers Present Moving Documentary on Campus

#8220;What makes your heart break? What makes you come alive?” Ramapo College students were asked to consider these questions after viewing the documentary “Give A Damn?” last Thursday night in Friends Hall. “Give A Damn?” follows three friends, Dan Parris, Rob Lehr and David Peterka, as they travel to Africa […]