Hidden Gems Pop-up Shop Ramapo’s Women’s Center hosted a Hidden Gems Pop-up Shop in Trustees Pavilion on March 12. There were up to 15 local, women-owned businesses featured, each selling unique items that ranged from art, apparel, jewelry, accessories and much more. “I like how it’s bringing so many people […]
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In Other News: Week of Feb. 21 on campus
Hollywood Murder Mystery night The College Programming Board (CPB) hosted a new special event, Hollywood Murder Mystery, on Friday. All students were able to get a front row seat to a murder mystery game-night edition. Joined by two comedians, Paul and Steve, the night provided students with a night full […]
Women of Color Collective honors end of Black History Month
The Women’s Center along with the Black Student Union (BSU), Organization of Latin Unity (OLU) and Students of Caribbean Ancestry (SOCA) hosted their annual event, the Women of Color Collective Social on Tuesday. The event was an ode to the end of Black History Month and a kickstart event for […]
Ramapo adds gender-inclusive restrooms to the Student Center
Recently, West Virginia’s legislature proposed a bill that would place restrictions on the restrooms transgender students could use in schools. This is one of many bills that have been presented over the past year that have centered around the transgender community and gender-affirming practices. However, despite these events, Ramapo students […]
Tonewall gives political acapella performance
In partnership with the Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services, the Berrie Center welcomed Tonewall, the queer a capella band from the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, on Dec. 1. Tonewall presented a performance titled “Standing Room Only,” which is not only a fun concert, but also a call to […]
Pridefest inspires with drag and inclusivity
Ramapo hosted its fifth annual Pridefest on Oct. 12 in the Grove in honor of Queer and Trans History Month. The event – hosted by the Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services – included various information tables, games, food, music and a performance by New York-based drag queen Marilyn Monhoe. The […]
Ramapo honors Queer & Trans History and Disability Awareness
Students and faculty gathered together in the Alumni Lounges for the opening proclamation of Queer and Trans History Month and Disability Awareness Month on Monday. President Cindy Jebb, as well as staff from the Women’s Center and the Office of Specialized Services (OSS), delivered their remarks about what these two […]
The Women’s Center opens the discussion of toxic masculinity
Photo by Danielle DeAngelis Healthy Masculinity Week is in full swing as the Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services, as well as Brothers Making a Difference, have hosted multiple themed events. On Wednesday, both organizations hosted an event titled “The Different Shades of Masculinity” in the Women’s Center, and this event […]
Women’s Center hosts talk on abortion access
Photo courtesy of Lunar Caustic, Flickr On Wednesday evening, the Women’s Center sponsored a “When People Can’t Have Abortions” discussion covering the lack of abortion access across the nation. Nat Dahl, the Women’s Outreach Coordinator opened the discussion by introducing Dr. Amanda Roberti who presented a “My Choice Series” PowerPoint […]
Herstory month creates platform to get involved
Photo by Hope Patti Women have played an integral role in shaping history, but many of their contributions go unnoticed. From history textbooks that often represent a white male’s narrative, to the lack of diversity seen throughout the country’s presidents, the United States has not always fostered inclusivity. While the […]