A recent proposal in the Florida State Legislature further reveals the unmistakable motives of conservative lawmakers to alienate and ostracize Americans belonging to marginalized groups. HB 901, authored by Florida Republican Rep. David Borrero, would prohibit governmental entities such as schools and government agencies from displaying flags that represent “a […]
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New campus micro-market ignites mixed feelings among students
When students returned to campus this semester, many were surprised to see the Fishbowl, the beloved C-wing lounge, looking quite different from how they remembered it. Where before there were vending machines and an unblocked view out the windows now sits a brand new micro-market. As students and faculty alike […]
Talk of Oscar nominations should focus less on ‘Barbie’
The 96th Academy Awards are dominated by “Oppenheimer” with 13 nominations, “Poor Things” with 11 and “Killers of the Flower Moon” with 10. Greta Gerwig’s summer hit “Barbie” has eight nominations compared to its competitors, but fans are not satisfied with its specific categories. Its nominations are as follows: […]
The mob wife trend is bringing the ’80s back in style
Trends constantly juxtapose themselves. That’s how styles lose and retain relevancy on social media. The ‘80s mob wife aesthetic — fur coats, cheetah print and diamonds — has been trending since the start of the new year, and many women are declaring it their new style, purposely disregarding the previously […]
National presidential primary elections have begun
With just under nine months remaining until the general election that will determine the next president of the United States, the 2024 primary season is underway. Beginning on Jan. 15, Iowa marked the start of six months of primary and caucus elections that will determine if incumbent President Joe Biden […]
Nicki Minaj’s ‘Bigfoot’ takes needless stab at Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj returns with her latest track, “Bigfoot,” a not-so-subtle diss at Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion after alleged lyrics about Minaj and her family have hit the rap scene. This caused a major battle of wits between the two stars. The song stemmed from Megan Thee Stallion’s new single, […]
Comedy’s top talking teddy gets a series reboot
When I first heard that “Ted” would be rebooted with a prequel series, I was less than excited. My initial thought was that Seth MacFarlane was just going to make a PG-13 version of the movie, and it would be another one of his failed television attempts, along with the […]
New Dragon Ball trading card game excites players
Over the weekend, my partner and I had the amazing opportunity to participate in a learn-to-play beta-test event for the new Dragon Ball Super Trading Card Game (DBSCG) series “Fusion World.” Hosted by Dragon Eye Gaming (DEG) at the Paramus Park Mall, we were given demo decks of 30 cards […]
Women’s basketball secures senior day victory
Ramapo’s women’s basketball team went up against Rutgers-Camden University last Saturday, taking a 69-40 victory in the Bradley Center. This win moved the Roadrunners to 14-8 overall and 10-5 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). The Roadrunners celebrated their graduating teammates in a pre-game ceremony to send off seniors […]
Men’s and women’s track and field continue to break records
Last Friday, the Ramapo men and women’s track and field teams competed at the METS Indoor Championships in Staten Island, New York. Last semester, freshman Dale Leonard broke records and earned titles — and this semester is proving to be no different. Finishing second in the 800m race with a […]