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Mexico’s government, following in the steps of other health initiatives, is attempting to limit sugary beverage servings. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia)

Mexico’s ‘Fat Tax’ Falls Short of Effective Change

November 6, 2013

By ANDREW SANTIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER Mexico’s soda and junk food tax is not enough to raise obesity awareness. If you are driving on the highway or are listening to the radio in Mexico, you have...

The Supreme Court recently gutted many aspects of the Voting Rights Act, clearing the way for discrimination. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia)

SCOTUS Disappoints in Voting Rights Case

November 6, 2013

By CATRINA LIVERMORE ASSISTANT OPINION EDITOR With the mayoral race now over, voters are either validated to see their candidate succeed or bracing themselves for four years under a new administration....

Editorial: FU Makeouts Embarrasses Students, Fordham

October 30, 2013

By The Editorial Board While most of us would agree that college is a time to test the waters of freedom and adulthood, a popular Twitter account called FU_Makeouts is stifling many students’ desire...

One WTC has been criticized by artist Banksy as being very vanilla. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia)

One World Trade Center: NYC’s New Eyesore

October 30, 2013

By CONOR FUCCI COLUMNIST As some of you may know, world-renowned street artist and social commentator Banksy has been spending the last month in New York City producing some miscellaneous pieces...

 With an outstanding surplus of 1.9 billion dollars, the MTA is still expected to raise fares this year reaching further into the pockets of its daily riders. (Elizabeth Zanghi for The Fordham Ram)

Flush With Cash, MTA Must Stop Fair Hikes

October 30, 2013

By RORY MASTERSON EDITORIAL DIRECTOR One of the major benefits of being in New York City is that it is home to the most extensive public transportation system in the United States. While many Fordham...

From the Desk of Dan Gartland, Executive Sports Editor

October 30, 2013

It’s strange to think that I only have four issues of The Fordham Ram left as an editor. Working here has really defined my college career. I wrote my first story only three weeks after arriving on campus...

Don’t Hide Behind Gender

Don’t Hide Behind Gender

October 30, 2013

By STEPHEN FRAGANO COLUMNIST Two weeks ago at a New York Jets game, an altercation took place  that grabbed the attention of many people. After the football game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford,...

Social Media Reinforces Gender Stereotypes

Social Media Reinforces Gender Stereotypes

October 30, 2013

By CLAIRE CONNACHER CONTRIBUTING WRITER It seems delicate femininity and mighty masculinity still pervades our social consciousness. A recent study that a group of University of Pennsylvania researchers...

Posting “Selfies” on Facebook and Instagram is just one way social media users record their lives on the web.
(Photo by Elizabeth Zanghi/The Ram)

Selfies: Measuring Our Worth In Likes

October 30, 2013

By Stephanie Scrafano ___________________________________________ A “selfie” is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as being “a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically a photograph...

Bill de Blasio, a Democratic candidate, is seeking New York City’s mayor’s office while running on progressive policies. (Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia)

De Blasio Overshadows Lhota In Mayoral Race

October 30, 2013

By JOSEPH CLINES STAff WRITER Riding a tidal wave of momentum, stemming from an unexpected surge in the polls, Bill de Blasio is poised to become the first Democratic Mayor of New York since 1989....

University of Colorado-Boulder’s Center for Multicultural Affairs began a campaign to raise awareness about potentially offensive Halloween costumes, bringing nationwide attention to the issue.  (Elizabeth Zanghi/The Ram)

Students Beware of Offensive Costumes Following UC Boulder Campaign

October 30, 2013

By JOSEPH VITALE OPINION EDITOR Halloween is a yearly celebration on the eve of All Saint’s Day, a Christian feast day. There are countless myths surrounding Halloween, all of which attempt to...

James O’Keefe is scheduled to speak at an event sponsored by the College Republicans, despite claims about his allegedly unethical journalistic practices.  (Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia)

College Republicans: Irresponsible Again

October 23, 2013

This article is written by Michael Billotti, Bridget Brennan, Joseph O’Brien, Emily Tanner, Thomas Palumbo and Chloe Potsklan. We are sorry to inform the Fordham community that the College Republicans...

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