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Fordham University's Journal of Record Since 1918

The Fordham Ram

Fordham University's Journal of Record Since 1918

The Fordham Ram

Fordham University's Journal of Record Since 1918

The Fordham Ram

Students, families and professors react to Fordham's tuition increase. (Mary Hawthorn/The Fordham Ram)
Fordham Raises Tuition 4.65% for Third Year in a Row
Nora Malone, News Editor • April 2, 2025
Fordham University announced a 4.65% increase in tuition as well as increases to housing and meal plan costs. This is the third increase in tuition over the past three years. Students and professors share their concerns about this increase and how it might impact their financial aid.
USG reviewed campus-wide initiatives and new club proposals. (Cristina Stefannizi/The Fordham Ram)
USG Evaluates New Club Proposals
Emma Leonardi, Executive Copy Editor • April 2, 2025
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GG's Crossword
GG’s Crossword
Grace Galbreath, Assistant News Editor Emeritus • March 26, 2025

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GG’s Crossword: Issue 5
Grace Galbreath, Assistant News Editor Emeritus • March 5, 2025
GG’s Crossword: Issue 4
Grace Galbreath, Assistant News Editor Emeritus • February 19, 2025
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AI in Academia
AI in Academia
Editorial Director April 2, 2025
In the past few years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has swept across this nation’s university campuses like a plague, leaving nary a classroom or dorm room free from its influence. In fact, just sit in the back of a classroom and observe what happens for a few minutes. You’ll probably see students open up ChatGPT to complete an assignment, passing it off as their own work.
An Homage to Caf Omelets
An Homage to Caf Omelets
Editorial February 19, 2025
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Am I a Disney Princess Too?
Am I a Disney Princess Too?
Cristina Stefanizzi, Photo Editor
You may not even realize just how many books, movies and shows you consume that have a protagonist whose mother either died when they were a child, or is missing without explanation. Out of the 12 official Disney princesses, half of them don’t have a mother. The loss of a parent doesn’t define someone — but it does impact them. Representation of lived experiences, even outside of the loss of a parent, is so important. It’s vital for people to see themselves portrayed in books, films and shows, to serve a sense of relatability, and even an avenue of comfort — especially for children.
From the Copy Table
From the Copy Table
Sarah Verrastro, Co-Copy Chief
It’s hard to explain to someone who doesn’t understand just how much it means when someone like that believes in you when you had never believed in yourself before. It has the power to change not only your own life, but the lives around you, as you become a leader and an example for others. You become bigger than yourself, which is the very best thing to be.
The Importance of Intergenerational Connection
The Importance of Intergenerational Connection
Abigail Adams, Assistant Opinion Editor
Our increasingly separated perspectives have led us into a state described as an epidemic of loneliness. Younger generations often fail to recognize the wealth of experience and wisdom of older individuals, while older generations can feel dismissed by the ambitions of the young. Intergenerational connection is exactly what we need in a disenchanted and polarized society.
(Cristina Stefanizzi/The Fordham Ram)
The Epidemic of Faux-Nonchalance
Elizabeth Collins, Assistant Sports Editor
Nonchalance, the act of casually behaving in an unconcerned fashion, has taken over our lives. Perhaps more correctly put, the act of striving to look nonchalant has. In recent years, trying one’s hardest to appear as though they are not trying at all has become a foundation of our sociability, climbing to prominence on the internet and social media.
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The Fordham bats came alive this week, with the team winning all four games.
Baseball Scores 55 Runs in Four Games
Noah Hoffman, Assistant Sports Editor Emeritus • April 2, 2025

Fordham Baseball followed up a 4-1 spring break with a perfect 4-0 week, including a weekend series sweep. The Rams began the week with an...

After a rough start to the season, Fordham Softball excels with five straight wins (Cristina Stefanizzi/The Fordham Ram).
Softball Puts on an Offensive Clinic, Winning Five
Emily Padegimas, Contributing Writer • April 2, 2025

Fordham Softball scored a whopping 40 runs over 22 innings this past week, earning four wins. Thirty-six of the team’s runs came over 15 innings...

Fordham Women's Tennis has been dominating at home this season.
Women’s Tennis Sweeps St. John’s, Stays Perfect at Home
Joe Henry, Assistant Sports Editor Emeritus • April 2, 2025
NBA x “Hamilton” edits are surprisingly appealing to musical fans, sports audiences and a combination of the two (Cristina Stefanizzi/The Fordham Ram).
The World Is Wide Enough for Musicals and Sports
Kathryn Cox, Contributing Writer • April 2, 2025
The New York Knicks, although injury-ridden, are still in position to make some noise in the playoffs.
A State of Affairs: Knicks Check-In
Kurt Sippel, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025
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