When results were pouring in on Election Day earlier this month, many media outlets were searching to see where exactly President-elect Donald Trump would be able to take votes away from Vice President Kamala Harris across the country. One of the most widely-reported reasons for Trump’s victory was his overperformance […]
Tag: Voting
Early voting holds advantages for voters and poll workers
New Jersey set new records for early voting turnout prior to Election Day in 2024, with more than 135,000 ballots cast on the first day alone. By the end of the first weekend, we were able to surpass early voting totals for the entire early voting period in previous years. […]
Voter registration encouraged
With Election Day being a little over a month away, it is important to become a registered voter. NonprofitVOTE has provided reasons you should register to vote. These reasons include choosing “Elected Representatives that Reflect the Diversity of Your Community” and to “Create Community Advocates.” It is important to keep […]
Register to vote and make your voice count
With the 2024 election coming up soon, the idea of mandatory voting has become a topic of discussion. I believe that voting should be mandatory for everyone over the age of 18. There are many reasons why someone may feel as though they are unable to vote, whether it be […]
Safety of poll workers is top priority for upcoming election day
As the 2024 presidential election draws near, a lot is happening all at once. New voters are registering so they can hit the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Political debates are in progress, news channels are pumping out polling and commentaries are being shared as candidates make their final appearances […]
In Other News: Week of Sept. 11 on campus
SGA holds a 9/11 memorial with a sea of American flags To honor the lives lost on the tragic event of 9/11, Ramapo’s Student Government Association reprised their annual tradition of decorating the grounds by the Arch with small American flags. Students passed the display on their way to class, […]
Upcoming SGA elections feature familiar faces
It’s almost Student Government Association (SGA) election time again for Ramapo students with voting starting in less than a week. Eighteen candidates are running for 2024-25 in a variety of positions, with two teams campaigning for the presidency and vice presidency. Victor Oluwagbemi & Oliver Mejia Junior Victor Oluwagbemi […]
Biden and Trump secure spots in the running after Super Tuesday results
Last week’s Super Tuesday primary results confirmed many existing narratives surrounding the 2024 presidential election, with a few surprises thrown into the mix. Former President Donald Trump all but secured his Republican nomination, winning nearly every state and surpassing 1,000 total delegates. In a speech at his estate in Mar-a-Lago, […]
CCEC turns J. Lee’s into Election Night Watch Party
In anticipation of the results of the 2022 midterm elections, the Civic and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) hosted its Election Night Watch Party. The event takes place each year, whether elections are national or local for New Jersey. Although students from all sides of the political spectrum were gathered in […]
Murphy holds steady against Ciattarelli ahead of election
Photo courtesy of Phil Murphy, Flickr. New Jersey residents will have a chance to elect their next governor on Nov. 2. The candidates are current Gov. Phil Murphy, who has held the position since 2018, and former state assembly member Jack Ciattarelli, who served between 2011 and 2018. Two gubernatorial […]