The Ramapo men’s basketball team won 88-83 against The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in a close game at home on Saturday in another New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) matchup. The Roadrunners are now 16-8 for the season and 10-7 in the NJAC. Ramapo and TCNJ were neck and neck […]
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Taylor Swift is unfairly stuck under the microscope
Recently, “canceling” celebrities has become common in pop culture. Even Taylor Swift, with her huge popularity and influence, has not been immune to its effects. Swift received Album of the Year for “Midnights” at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Even though her fans were thrilled, she received backlash for not […]
Dartmouth College is requiring test scores again despite complaints
During the age of COVID-19, colleges all across the country made sending in standardized test scores like the ACT or SAT optional for applicants. This ruling was a relief for those who have difficulty taking tests. However, Dartmouth College recently announced that it will now be requiring scores again. The […]
AI is everywhere: Students debate the use of AI in healthcare
PRO The idea of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field may turn some heads and leave a sour taste in some mouths, even though the potential benefits of this technology might bring some newfound advancements. While the present-day benefits may not outweigh the negatives yet, improvements to the technology […]
Declan McKenna found the beach in new summery album
British singer-songwriter Declan McKenna released his third album “What Happened to the Beach?” this past Friday. McKenna’s career started back in 2015 when he won the Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition and self-released the track “Brazil.” The song was a criticism of the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil. […]
Giant Rooks’ sophomore album lives up to the hype
German sensation Giant Rooks released their second album, “How Have You Been?” on Feb. 2. This album was highly anticipated by fans following the release of their debut album “ROOKERY” in August of 2020. Leading up to the official release of the album, the band released several singles. The first […]
The 66th Grammy Awards spotlights talented musicians
Many tuned in to the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, where women dominated the major categories of the night, with awards like Best Pop Solo Performance going to Miley Cyrus, Best Country Album going to Lainey Wilson, Best Música Urbana Album going to Karol G and more. However, […]
New West Virginia bills aimed to protect children miss the mark
West Virginia wants to make some changes in order to protect the children. Of course, this starts with bills refusing transgender youth the right to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity, arming teachers and banning books for “obscene” material. This is, unfortunately, nothing new in our country. […]
Therapy animals visit Ramapo’s Wellness Room
The Center for Health and Counseling Services hosted a therapy animal visit last Thursday from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy. Creature Comfort, located out of Morristown, is a non-profit organization that works to “enhance people’s lives through therapeutic visits with caring volunteers and their pets,” as stated in their mission statement. […]
News rundown: What you missed over winter break
A lot has happened in the world over the winter break. Let’s catch up on the major news headlines: Amelia Earhart’s missing plane The fate of record-breaking American aviator Amelia Earhart has been a mystery to us for nearly 87 years. However, recent findings with Deep Sea Vision researchers […]