PRO While it may seem difficult to do, learning a new language has many benefits. Ramapo College offers many language courses for students to better equip themselves for future career opportunities, including American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French and German, just to name a few. With all of these options […]
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Roll the credits: Students debate binge watching television shows
PRO In a world of efficiency and convenience, we have access to thousands of television shows and movies on various streaming platforms at the tip of our fingers. New seasons of shows are being released daily, and it is tempting to sit down and watch it all in one sitting. […]
Repost retweet and share: Students debate politics on social media
PRO In this day and age, kids and teenagers are on their phones 24/7. Their eyes are glued to their X timelines and TikTok For You Pages constantly. They have no interest in turning their TVs on and watching the news. Even when they do turn their TVs on, the […]
Sign of the times: Students debate Daylight Savings
PRO A majority of the world switched to Daylight Saving Time (DST) again on Sunday. While the standard time is the real time, DST is used in rotation around the globe for eight out of 12 months in the calendar year. Utilized from March to November, its function proves just […]
Viewer discretion advised: Students debate trigger warnings
PRO Trigger warnings are a necessity in the sense that they allow audiences to decide whether or not they can handle content. Defined by Merriam-Webster as “a statement cautioning that content (as in a text, video, or class) may be disturbing or upsetting,” trigger warnings are becoming increasingly common in […]
Grab the popcorn: Students debate best way to watch films
PRO At this point in 2025, I feel like it’s more difficult to find someone who doesn’t use streaming services, rather than someone who does. They have become second nature in American society. Everyone memorizes the passwords to their Netflix, HBO and Hulu logins like it’s their Social Security […]
Win some, lose some: Students debate award shows
PRO I think we can all agree that on some level, we are all invested in the outcome of award ceremonies like the Grammys. Regardless of if we actually watch them or not, a part of us hopes that our favorite artists get the recognition they deserve in the […]
Lone wolf or part of the pack: Students debate group work
PRO In every level of my education, group projects have been a regular part of each of my classes. Teachers and professors gathered up unlikely groups of students to work together, divvying out responsibilities to create a cohesive project. Group projects have received a bad reputation for that very […]
Raining cats and dogs: Students debate the better household pet
DOGS Have you ever wondered why dogs are called “man’s best friend,” but cats have nothing like that? Or why the percentage of households in the U.S. that own dogs (45.5%) is higher than those who own cats (32.1%)? Well don’t worry, I’m here to solve those inner qualms you […]
Conversations over breakfast: Jersey students debate Taylor Ham or Pork Roll
Pork Roll As a New Jersey resident, the dispute over Pork Roll, or as some wrongly name it, Taylor Ham, is very familiar. The debate on the name of this popular Jersey pork product is often split by North Jerseyans and South Jerseyans. As a South Jerseyan, I feel […]