The mastermind behind shows like “The Haunting of Hill House” and “Midnight Mass” is back at it again with a new Netflix original series called “The Fall of the House of Usher.” Mike Flanagan’s newest show follows Roderick Usher (Bruce Greenwood) and his sister Madeline Usher (Mary McDonnell), heads of […]
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What you missed: Week of Oct. 18 round-up
A lot has happened in the world over the past week. Let’s catch up on the major news headlines: Access to Reproductive Healthcare Resources Expanded in New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill on Tuesday that establishes a new website that will offer New Jersey residents nonstop access […]
Fans get true Spider-Man experience in new video game
I think it’s wonderfully fitting that my college education has been bookended by Peter Parker. I played “Marvel’s Spider-Man” in 2018 when I had just wrapped up my first week of classes. Now, five years later, as I am about to graduate this December, somehow, I am back to wrapping […]
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ excels despite long run-time
Martin Scorsese has done it again, this time with crime drama “Killers of the Flower Moon.” With a star-studded ensemble of Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons along with appearances from Brendan Fraser and John Lithgow, plus incredible cinematography, there is not much to complain about. The cinematography […]
‘Wonder’ brings welcomed changes to the Super Mario Bros. universe
“Super Mario Bros. Wonder” is finally here, and the praise the game has garnered is well-deserved, to say the least. In many ways, the game is a total reboot of the 2D “Mario” series, being the first mainline installment in over 10 years. The mid 2000’s to early 2010s were […]
New Jersey Botanical Gardens celebrates fall with annual festivities
The annual New Jersey Botanical Gardens (NJBG) Harvest Fest was delayed by dreary weather until Oct. 22, but it was well worth the wait. The NJBG strives to be financially accessible, and the festival was no exception. Admission was free and attendees could choose between parking right by the festivities […]
Field hockey takes loss against SUNY Cortland
Ramapo’s field hockey team registered another loss on Saturday in a non-conference game against #14 SUNY Cortland, 3-0. They now have a 3-11 record for the season and remain 0-3 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). Junior goalkeeper Michelle Kukan played for the majority of the game. Despite allowing […]
Sangria Tapas Restaurant serves mouth-watering Spanish food
Walking into the Sangria Tapas Restaurant, I was captivated by the decor. It felt very close-knit and welcoming. The scent of flavorful, heartfelt meals with ingredients like chicken, rice, octopus and potatoes was inviting. Which, of course, is the precursor to what my family and I ordered. For my birthday, […]
Arizona parents’ reaction to dress code policy is dramatic
As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. Ira Latham, a father of four in Arizona’s Higley Unified School District, stuck to this as he stripped down to a crop top and booty shorts at a board meeting. Recognizing that this newly shown attire was not appropriate for the […]
Animal abuse is alarmingly common in pet shops
Imagine you are going to adopt a dog. However, once you walk into the adoption center, your heart freezes in your chest. The dogs are all kept in tiny little cages, ones they have spent their whole lives in because they can technically survive in such a small space. Wouldn’t […]