The Fordham Ram

BREAKING: Fordham Student Visas Continue to Be Revoked
May 27, 2025
Nora Malone, Editor-in-Chief
Two more student visas have been revoked since May 8, according to Fordham University Spokesperson Bob Howe. The University updated their website on May 13 stating: “You...
BREAKING: Women’s Rowing Head Coach Steps Down
May 19, 2025
Nora Malone, Editor-in-Chief
Fordham University Women’s Rowing Head Coach Rebecca Gronsdahl will be stepping down, according to an email to the team obtained by The Fordham Ram. Gronsdahl was named...
Letter to the Fordham Community from USG
May 16, 2025
Eron Maltzman and Ava Cascella
A thank you from USG leaders, Eron Maltzman and Ava Cascella.
Seasons are Changing and So Are We
May 16, 2025
Evan McManus, Editorial Director Emeritus
Fordham senior Evan McManus reflects on his time at Fordham and his gratitude for The Fordham Ram.
The Last Four Years at Fordham Told Through The Ram’s Headlines
May 16, 2025
Sophie Maselli, Production Editor
The Fordham Ram has reported on events within the university’s campuses and around the world since 1918. These are some of the most notable headlines from the class of 2025’s time at Fordham University. The staff of The Fordham Ram invites the class of 2025 to read, remember and reflect on these striking moments from the last four years.

BREAKING: EPA Terminates Fordham University’s $60 Million Grant

Nora Malone, News Editor • May 6, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has terminated Fordham University’s $60 million Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program. According to an email sent by President Tania Tetlow, the grant was terminated because “the objectives of the award are no longer consistent with EPA funding priorities.” Fordham received the grant in 2023 to fund environmental justice projects in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program...

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The Fordham Ram’s Summer To-Do List

Editorial Director • April 30, 2025

No matter how many times you are forced to make the transition from school life back to the real world, there’s always a good chance that you find yourself repeatedly asking the question — “Well, what do I do now?” It even feels a little more needed this year, considering The Ram has spent the last four-ish months reporting on just how extremely bleak everything in the world seems to be; the least that we could do right now is to call for some fun and whimsy! Thus, in the name of both tradition and trying to actually bring something positive to the table when everyone needs it the most, The Ram would like to present its 2025 summer to-do list.

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Beyond Being a Good Editor

Allison Schneider, Editor-in-Chief

When I took over as Editor-In-Chief (EIC) of The Fordham Ram earlier this year, I knew I wanted to make The Ram a safe space for students to learn and for new writers and editors to make mistakes and grow from them. Over my last three years with The Ram, I have learned a lot about journalism, teamwork and being a leader, but I’ve also learned a great deal about myself.

Breaking In a Worn Chair

Adithi Vimalanathan, Managing Editor

B-52 felt austere when I stepped into my first staff role at the news desk. I didn’t expect the work to be easy, but I didn’t foresee the challenges that came my way, either.

From the Drafts

Haniyyah Usmani, Digital Producer

The standard of perfection isn’t to be perfect, it’s to be impossible, and funnily enough, it doesn’t work with my goals; it works against them. Perfection has its own means, and prioritizing the unattainable means compromising my own goals.

Sometimes You Have to Listen to Be Heard

Erynn Sweeney, Assistant Culture Editor

Listening is a difficult thing to do. It is not passive but an active skill that takes a lot of practice. I think that changing the way we think about listening and the way we listen can make a big difference, not only in our conversations but also in our feelings of connection to the people around us.

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