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Spring 2026 Issue<\/h1>\n

Defined by grit, driven by curiosity: how Roadrunners transform challenges into discoveries and potential into purpose.<\/p>\n

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College<\/p>\n

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Decoding the Future of Health<\/a><\/h2>\n

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A Career Pivot: Trading British Classics for Moroccan Art<\/a><\/h2>\n

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A Decade of Innovation in the Les Paul Studio<\/a><\/h2>\n

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#HomeSweetPo<\/p>\n

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Mystery Photos – Help Us Complete Our Story<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Something Bigger: Perspectives on Being First-Generation Students at Ramapo College<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Ed Chapel ’77 Hasn’t Missed a Year – or a Game<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Surviving Childhood Cancer Fuels Nursing Dream<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Roadrunner Alumni<\/p>\n

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From First Responder to Future Clinician: Emily Nappi\u2019s \u201925 Journey of Advocacy and Resilience<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Unconventional Artistry: Meet Ehiorobo Igiehon \u201917<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Out and About: Alumni and Foundation Events<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Class Notes and In Memoriam<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Editor-in-Chief:<\/strong>
Christopher Romano, Ed.D.<\/p>\n

Managing Editor:<\/strong>
Diane Couzens<\/p>\n

Associate Editor:<\/strong>
Mark Gregorio<\/p>\n

Digital Designer:<\/strong>
Angela Moore<\/p>\n

Copyeditor:<\/strong>
Kathy Shwiff<\/p>\n

Contributors:<\/strong>
Anastasia Bamberg; Diane Couzens; Janelle Ferraro \u201914; Mark Gregorio; Ariana Rivera \u201918; Naioby Valdez \u201927<\/p>\n

Photography & Media:<\/strong>
Jeff Auger; David Terdiman; Raven Harelick \u201927; Jane F. He; Kevin Giannantonio \u201928; John LaRosa; Angela Moore; John O\u2019Boyle; Ariana Rivera \u201918; Anthony Sorbellini; Joy Yagid<\/p>\n

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