Dr. Leah Warner enthusiastically presented to students and faculty on Thursday about how her interdisciplinary scholarship on social justice pedagogy relates to academic freedom. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) sponsored the discussion as part of their Academic Freedom Talk series. Warner shared that teachers usually implement social justice pedagogy […]
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OSS hosts inaugural arts exposition for students
Ramapo’s Office of Specialized Services (OSS) hosted its inaugural OSS Arts Expo last Wednesday in celebration of Disability Awareness Month. The exposition took place in the Berrie Center at what used to be Curtain Call Café, but is now a free space for everything from live performances to pop-up art […]
Column: NHL unnecessarily bans pride tape
In June, the National Hockey League’s (NHL) board of governors banned the use of tape with LGBTQ+ pride designs to support its ban on themed uniforms. This ban has sparked a debate within the fanbase. The NHL is back in full swing with the season starting on Oct. 10. Players […]
Taylor Swift fans wrongfully disregard movie theater etiquette
Taylor Swift has not only overwhelmed social media threads, music streaming platforms and many stages: she has now conquered the movie theater. “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” film has amassed millions of dollars in box office revenue, climbing to the top as the highest grossing concert film domestically. Swifties, as […]
LGBTQ+ panel discusses inclusion in the workplace
The Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services teamed up with the Cahill Career Development Center to host the LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Workplace: Representation Matters panel on Tuesday. Executive Director of the New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Gus Penaranda moderated the panel. Throughout the discussion, Penaranda remarked on what to […]
Author Michelle Weinfeld reflects on grandfather’s Holocaust experience
Last Thursday, the Gross Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies welcomed author Michelle Weinfeld to speak about her 2022 book, “From Generation to Generation: A Memoir of Food, Family, and Identity in the Aftermath of the Shoah.” A central part of the book is the story of how Weinfeld’s grandfather […]
Women’s volleyball seize four stunning wins in NJAC
The women’s volleyball team has extended their win streak with four more victories over the past week. They stand at 19-1 overall and 6-1 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). Their record has earned them the No. 2 seed for the upcoming NJAC playoffs. The successful week started on […]
CSI makes major changes to Ramapo’s shuttle service
This August, the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) announced that its shuttle services would be provided by a new company, Charter Linkz, marking the separation from its predecessor. Associate Director of the CSI Eddie Seavers oversees the shuttle services and says that CSI worked with the prior company for six […]
ISO fosters community during Dashain celebration
The International Students Organization (ISO) transformed the York Room in Birch Mansion into a hub of Nepali culture to celebrate Dashain on Tuesday. The Hindu religious festival is a staple of Nepali and Indian culture, and both foreign exchange students and U.S.-based Roadrunners flocked to celebrate. “I’m Hindu, so this […]
October’s edition of ‘Poetry’ challenges the expectations of form
While the Poetry Foundation’s September issue focuses on sentimentality, changing seasons and refinement, the October issue is not concerned with thematics. Instead, the foundation’s 10th issue of the year celebrates different forms of writing, including various types of poetry and two essay collections. “Not Too Hard to Master” are essays […]