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Will Rising College Costs Ever End?

Will Rising College Costs Ever End?

March 13, 2024

If there is one word that gives college students and their family members persistent stress, it would have to be “increase.” During a student press conference on Feb. 27, Tania Tetlow, Fordham University...

Climate tourism puts natural areas like the Mer de Glace glacier at risk. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Too Little, Too Late, Too Hot

Lusa Holmstrom, Staff Writer March 13, 2024
The bottom line is that last-chance tourism will only increase in the coming decades. In accepting what we cannot change, we need to work on what we can. Moving forward, the tourism industry should take every opportunity to practice ecotourism and give as much as they can.
The Alabama ruling on the status of frozen embryos raises legal questions. (Courtesy of Twitter)

The Ethical Implications of Alabama’s IVF Decision

Saisha Islam, Opinion Editor March 13, 2024
The recent Supreme Court ruling and the following legislation show a concerning shift in further restriction of bodily autonomy and reproductive rights without foresight of what these decisions could imply for the future.
Fast food restaurants have been participating in dynamic pricing. (Courtesy of Instagram)

The Dilemma of Dynamic Pricing at Fast Food Restaurants

Mike Angelo Rodriguez, Contributing Writer March 13, 2024
Savoring a meal for a satisfyingly cheap price is one of the many small pleasures in which I fancy to indulge in. My infatuation for affordable food has contributed to my new found disappointment in hearing that Wendy’s has contemplated introducing dynamic pricing to its menu in 2025.
Barnard College of Columbia University places restrictions on pro-Palestine expression.

Columbia and Barnard’s Free Speech Restrictions

Laila Sayegh, Staff Writer March 13, 2024
The decision by Barnard College to mandate the removal of student-decorated doors and other measures to restrict pro-Palestinian expressions raise serious concerns about stifling academic discourse. It is essential to strike a balance between fostering an inclusive environment, acknowledging the Palestinian narrative and ensuring that free speech remains an unwavering cornerstone of academic life.
Several candidates have come under fire over multilingual campaigning. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Ethics of Multilingual Campaigning in America

Andrew McDonald, Contributing Writer March 6, 2024
Striking a balance between authenticity and integrity in multicultural campaigning is essential to foster meaningful engagement and representation of diverse communities while avoiding manipulative or disrespectful practices.
Dictionary.com makes controversial update to include Gen Z slang. (Courtesy of Grace Campbell for the Fordham Ram)

Linguistic Elitism Should Give You the Ick

Cailee Zeraat, Copy Chief March 6, 2024
Language is not only a tool for communication but a means of understanding people and groups different from our own. As an inherently social structure, language cannot be expected to stay stagnant.
Some CVS locations now sell mifepristone, a pill that induces abortion. (Courtesy of Twitter/ @thehill)

False Hope in the Fight for Abortion Access

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor Emeritus March 6, 2024
The availability of the abortion pill mifepristone in CVS and Walgreens across American states where abortion is legal is a victory, but there is still more work to be done.
FAFSA Delay Does Unneeded Damage

FAFSA Delay Does Unneeded Damage

March 6, 2024

If any student in America wants to be eligible for financial aid, they must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The information that students and their families plug into the...

Recent research indicates negative impact from social media on the mental health of teenagers. (Courtesy of Grace Campbell)

Social Media’s Social Harm

Luca Amaturo, Contributing Writer March 6, 2024
Research is slowly revealing the harmful effects of social media on the youth’s mental health. Social media companies are aware of the harm their platforms cause and continue to do little about which is why they must be forced to be held accountable by the government.
(Courtesy of Mary Hawthorn for the Fordham Ram)

The Unseen Forces that Shape Our Lives

Cristina Stefanizzi, Assistant News Editor March 6, 2024
Wherever someone ends up, the people they interact with and the choices they make have an effect not only on themselves, but others.
Migration should be approached with more knowledge and compassion. (Courtesy of Angel Madera for the Fordham Ram)

Unraveling the Complexities in Global Migration

Angel Madera, Contributing Writer March 6, 2024
Beyond statistics lie human narratives of resilience, struggle and hope amidst systemic injustices, where humans are driven from their homes by socioeconomic and political factors only to face hostility and exploitation.
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