Was college the best four years of my life? I hope not. I hope my best years are still to come. But the Ram gave me the people who made sure my college years were some damn good ones.
Hailey Baker, Contributing Writer
• November 1, 2023
As Swift prepares to re-record her last two albums, “Taylor Swift” and “Reputation,” it is evident that her unwavering dedication to reclaiming her work has set a new music industry standard for artists worldwide. By fighting for the ownership of her work, Swift is not just asserting her rights but inspiring a movement advocating for artist integrity and just representation in their labels and the music industry as a whole.
Clearly, if these events keep arising within our community, then Fordham’s response has not been effective enough in the past. And yes, while bias-related incidents and hate crimes are a larger problem globally that will take systemic changes to improve, claiming helplessness at the local community level just feels like a way to excuse why you are not doing more.
Michael Duke, Contributing Writer
• November 1, 2023
Whether you’re from South Carolina, Montana or New Hampshire, property owners know that 1-2 acres is no small amount of land. However, as recent news out of Arkansas has been reported, a Chinese-owned...
Anti-wrinkle practices are not like the toxic beauty standards of the past until they are executed as such. It is only when anti-wrinkling practices are used to promote fear and anxiety based on unnatural beauty standards do they become a problem. As teens have access to and consume more media, they are exposed to the practices of older people and begin to take notice.
The U.S. has always been a country made up of immigrants. And while the countries people are immigrating from have changed through the centuries, the discrimination and hate has not. It is time for the U.S., and New York specifically, to change their ways and live up to the values they preach.
Luca Amaturo, Contributing Writer
• October 25, 2023
The only future for the Catholic Church is a progressive future that is inclusive and acknowledges its past mistakes. The current Synod is a great first step towards achieving a more progressive church that can hopefully provide hope during these unsettling times.
Hailey Baker, Contributing Writer
• October 25, 2023
While the Bidens’ commitment to addressing Commander’s aggressive behavior is noteworthy, waiting 11 incidents to remove him and actively work to solve the issue underscores the importance of proactive measures and responsible pet ownership.
