Photo by Hope Patti Sheila Robinson-Kiss, a motivational speaker and author, hosted an event called “Civil Rights, Caffeine and Twitter: A Mental Connection” in the Alumni Lounges on Tuesday. “So what does mental health have to do with civil rights? Everything,” said Robinson-Kiss. Robinson-Kiss shared the story of her grandfather, […]
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Student: ‘Phony’ Concept of ‘Political Correctness’ Used by Conversatives to Silence Criticism
Photo Courtesy of Matt Gagnon, Wikipedia With the recent happenings in the presidential election, the topic of political correctness has once again reared its head. A recent poll conducted by Farleigh Dickinson University found that 68 percent of Americans agree that political correctness is a big problem for the nation. […]
Kanye West Steals Spotlight and Snubs Beck, Causing Controversy
Photo courtesy of Rodrigo Ferrari, Wikimedia Kanye West is known as a music icon, branded for his headline-making stunts and arrogant behavior. The rapper often calls himself a “creative genius” and has made outlandish claims that his music can cure cancer. He has even gone as far as to say that […]
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Rigoberta Menchu Encourages Activism
Photo by Nicole Williams Every seat was filled in the H-wing auditorium yesterday, leaving many standing, as Rigoberta Menchu, a 1992 Nobel Peace Prize winner and activist for rights of indigenous peoples, spoke to the Ramapo community in an address entitled “Student Engagement: Towards a Promising Future.” Menchu is a […]