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Fordham required the bivalent booster for students, faculty and staff. (Courtesy of Twitter)

An Update on Fordham’s Bivalent Vaccine Mandate

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor November 16, 2022
On Sept. 26, Fordham announced that all students, faculty and staff must receive a COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccination by Nov. 1. Before the deadline passed, there was pushback against the mandate from parents, students and faculty, but now, the deadline has passed. According to Bob Howe, associate vice president for communications, the vaccine mandate is not currently being enforced by gate guards and nobody’s ID has been deactivated.
USG discussed the possibility of using Starship Delivery Service on campus to transport Grubhub orders. (Courtesy of Twitter)

USG Discusses Bringing Robots to Campus

Sofia Semper, Contributing Writer November 16, 2022
On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Fordham Rose Hill United Student Government (USG) met to discuss new proposals and public concerns.
During the month of November, the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) celebrates Native and Indigenous People’s Month (NAIPM). (Courtesy of Instagram)

OMA Celebrates Native and Indigenous Peoples Month

Yukta Sant, Contributing Writer November 16, 2022
During November, the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) celebrates Native and Indigenous People’s Month (NAIPM).  
The Office of Campus Ministry is accepting monetary donations for its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive through the end of November. (Courtesy of Unsplash)

Fordham’s Campus Ministry Hosts Thanksgiving Give-Away

Grace Galbreath, Staff Writer November 16, 2022
The Office of Campus Ministry is accepting monetary donations for its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive through the end of November.
Students participate in conversations regarding being a first-generation student at Fordham University. (Courtesy of Patricio Meneses for the Fordham Ram)

Fordham Hosts Programs for “National First-Generation Day”

Isabel Danzis, News Editor November 16, 2022
Nov. 8 marked “National First-Generation Day.” The day is meant to celebrate college students, staff and faculty who are the first in their families to complete a four-year undergraduate degree. Fordham hosted two events during the week aimed at showing support for Fordham’s first-generation community and highlighting issues that affect them.
Campus Ministry held a Common Grounds conversation about the topic of food insecurity in New York City. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Campus Ministry Holds Conversation About Food Insecurity

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor November 16, 2022

On Nov. 8, 2022, Campus Ministry held a Common Grounds conversation about the topic of food insecurity in New York City, particularly in the context of the ongoing housing crisis. The office was joined...

The midterm elections took place on Nov. 8. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Students Talk Voter Participation

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor November 16, 2022
The votes are still rolling in for the Nov. 8 midterm elections.
Fordham hosts the Gannon Lecture, featuring Marilyn Martone. (Courtesy of Fordham News)

Marilyn Martone Gives the 2022 Gannon Lecture

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor November 16, 2022
On Nov. 9, Fordham hosted the 2022 Gannon Lecture and Reception in the Great Hall of the McShane Campus Center. The event featured Marilyn Martone, Ph.D., who presented “From Trauma to Disability: Examining Our Cultural Values.”
Fordham Dining is implementing a new sustainability program. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Fordham Introduces New Sustainable Dining Program

Sofia Donohue, Digital Producer November 16, 2022
On Nov. 2, Fordham Dining announced on their Instagram that they were initiating a new sustainability program in both the Marketplace at Rose Hill and Community Dining at Lincoln Center. The program, “Cool Food Meals,” is an organization that aims to reduce the climate impact of food. “Cool Food” icons located above dishes will indicate that the food is climate friendly.
Hunt is researching the idea of camp in fashion, as used by queer and Black communities. (Courtesy of Payton Hunt for The Fordham Ram)

Junior Studies the Root of the Word “Camp” and its Importance

Alice Gaalswyk, Contributing Writer November 16, 2022
Payton Hunt, FCRH ’24, is working on a research project investigating the concept of “camp” in fashion. She is looking into how this idea has been taken over by heteronormative, mainstream media, even though the concept has roots in Black, queer communities. Specifically, Hunt wanted to examine the impact of the 2019 Met Gala, one of the fashion world’s most important events, on the idea of camp and how it was perceived by the public.
Fordham had Sustainability Week from Nov. 1 to Nov. 7, including a Fordham Flea pop-up thrift event. (Courtesy of Instagram)

USG’s Sustainability Committee Hosts Bi-annual Sustainability Week

Ava Carreiro, Digital Producer November 9, 2022
Sustainability Week was a week-long event held by the United Student Government (USG) Sustainability Committee and featured activities including guest speakers, a flea market and a bake sale.
USG also talked about how some professors continue to mandate masks in their classes. (Courtesy of United Student Government for The Fordham Ram)

USG Weekly Meeting Hosts CCEL to Discuss Community Engagement

Sofia Semper, Contributing Writer November 9, 2022
On Thursday, Nov. 3, United Student Government (USG) met to discuss public concerns and executive reports.
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