Even for those with an empty calendar the week of Valentine’s Day, the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) came to the rescue with an entire week dedicated to Valentine-themed events. Their week-long initiative to celebrate healthy relationships had much to offer for Ramapo students, with events happening every single day […]
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Commuter Affairs throw Self-Love event in light of Valentine’s Day
One thing Roadrunners can always count on is the team in the Commuter Affairs Office. To relieve the stress of Valentine’s Day, Commuter Affairs threw a Self-Love Day in J. Lees to mend any potential sorrows before Feb. 14. The event ran from 1-3 p.m. for any Ramapo student who […]
CCEC takes service trip to Mahwah Senior Center
Ramapo College students joined Allie Shapiro, the Coordinator for Community Engagement in the Civic and Community Engagement Center (CCEC), on a service trip to the Mahwah Senior Center on Friday, Feb. 14. The seven students assisted in running the center’s Valentine’s Day Party, bringing together close to 100 Mahwah senior […]
Projet ARCH hosts spread the love tabling
The student center hosted a Spread the Love tabling on Monday put on by Project ARCH — “ARCH” standing for the Alliance of Roadrunners for Civic Honor. The tabling allowed students to send heartfelt messages to peers and professors across campus. Members of the Ramapo community who passed through […]
SGA hosts bracelets and bites event
The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted “Bracelets & Bites” on Feb. 10, an event where students were able to create bracelets while indulging in cookies, muffins, doughnuts and more. Held in the Alumni Lounges, students were greeted by a table of Rainbow Loom bands, string and a plethora of beads, […]
Statistics justify women’s fears of violence
Following Valentine’s Day, it is important to acknowledge the violence that all women face on a daily basis, especially young girls. For many, Valentine’s Day is happily spent with their domestic partners, but for others, the day reminds them of the physical or emotional violence suffered within their intimate relationships. […]
Galentine’s day hypes platonic love
Valentine’s Day is oftentimes spent worrying over the immense pressure the holiday brings. Anxiety pours over what to wear, what to do and how to make the so-called romantic night perfect. Those left single are spent brooding over the love-infested holiday and scoffing at the cringey couples, plush bears and […]
Ramapo student set to launch Webtoon comic on Valentine’s Day
Photo courtesy of Danielle Bongiovanni. Ramapo senior Shugar Hall plans on releasing the first episode of their new webcomic, “Don’t Forget the Note,” on Feb. 14 on Webtoon. The release date falling on Valentine’s Day is no coincidence, as this project will involve the misadventures of a modern personification of Cupid. […]
Comfy ways to spend Galentine’s Day with your closest friends
Photo courtesy of Jill Wellington, Pexels. “February 14, Valentine’s Day, is about romance, but February 13, Galentine's Day, is about celebrating lady friends. It’s wonderful, and it should be a national holiday," says Leslie Knope, the loveable main character of NBC's hit comedy “Parks and Recreation.” While Galentine's Day still […]
Fall in love with the perfect Valentine’s Day playlist
Photo courtesy of Eric Nopanen, Unsplash Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and love (along with snow) is in the air. This celebration of all things love and romance is a good time to find shelter away from the harsh conditions of our — to put it mildly — hectic world. This playlist […]