A lot has happened in the world over the past week. Let’s catch up on the major news headlines: Mayors impeached The United States House of Representatives voted to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas last week. The razor-thin 214-213 vote marked the first time in nearly 150 […]
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Greece legalizes same-sex marriage, hopefully others follow
Greece has just become the 16th European Union country and first Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage and equal parental rights for same-sex couples. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis “told his cabinet last month that same-sex marriage was a matter of equal rights, noted that similar legislation was in place […]
Press conference justifies concerns over Biden’s age
Discussions about President Joe Biden’s age is not a new concern. He has been accused of being too old to hold office for quite some time, but now, as he is running for re-election, it’s becoming a huge talking point. Biden is currently the oldest person to ever serve as […]
Opioid overdose emergency kits have been made available across campus
If you live on campus, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a new addition to the residence halls this semester. Opioid overdose emergency kits were placed in Mackin Hall, Bischoff Hall, Laurel Hall, The Overlook, The Lodge by the College Park Apartments and Thomases Commons in the Village during the […]
News rundown: What you missed week of Feb. 7
A lot has happened in the world over the past week. Let’s catch up on the major news headlines: Lunar New Year On Saturday, billions began the 15-day celebration of the Lunar New Year, showcased through Chinese lanterns, red paper cuttings and banners covering homes and businesses. This year […]
Shane Gillis hosting SNL sparks conversations about offensive comedy
I believe Shane Gillis is a good comedian and I’m glad he’ll be hosting Saturday Night Live (SNL) later this month. Having said that, I equally believe there’s a lot to be discussed about the ethics of comedy and when offensive jokes should be accepted. Gillis was initially chosen as […]
Amythyst Kiah performs at 12th annual Les Paul Festival Concert
Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah brought Americana to the Berrie Center on Saturday as part of the annual Les Paul Festival Concert. Accompanied by her band, Kiah filled the Sharp Theater with her rich vocals and twangy guitar to honor the late Les Paul, a musical icon who hailed from Mahwah and […]
Celebrities and the most eye-catching looks at the 66th Grammy Awards
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards were televised on Feb. 4, and while music is the heart and soul of this ceremony, the second best thing is the fashion! I’m a firm believer in stars being able to bring their A-game to the red carpet during award shows like these, so […]
We are not ‘fallin’ in love’ with Usher’s halftime performance
When I heard that Usher was going to be performing at this year’s Super Bowl, I was ecstatic. Seven-year-old me was obsessed with his 2010 hit, “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love,” and who hasn’t gone wild at a party when “Yeah!” featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris came on? However, […]
Photo feature: Ramapo students take the snow day to play
The weatherman called for a snowy nor’easter on Tuesday, and Mother Nature did not disappoint. By noon, Ramapo’s campus was blanketed in up to eight inches of white powder, with nearly all offices shut down and classes moved online. Students took this as an opportunity to bundle up and adventure […]