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I Promise I’ll Think of a Headline By Tuesday...

I Promise I’ll Think of a Headline By Tuesday…

Hanif Amanullah, Managing Editor November 16, 2022
For my final From the Desk, I’m going to brainstorm activities for next year. After all, I’ve got to decide what to do with my newfound free time. Whichever new thing I go for, I can only hope it’s half as fulfilling as working for The Fordham Ram has been.
A scene in Swift’s music video for “Anti-Hero” sparked concerns of fat-shaming. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Fat-Shaming Attacks on Taylor Swift Are Hypocritical and Lack Nuance

Nora Leach, Staff Writer November 9, 2022
Whether negatively or positively, women cannot discuss body image without being shamed.
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A Snapshot of My Time With The Fordham Ram

Pia Fischetti, Multimedia Director November 9, 2022
If you have a passion or interest you’re thinking about pursuing, this is your sign to stop doubting yourself and just go for it. You never know what kind of opportunities await in the unexpected.
Public Transit Neglects the Bronx’s Needs

Public Transit Neglects the Bronx’s Needs

November 9, 2022
The D-Train service interruptions reveal a larger lack of access to public transportation in underserved neighborhoods.
With the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade and its presence on the upcoming ballot, the security of women’s health data is a rising issue. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/ The Fordham Ram)

The Overturn of Roe v. Wade Puts Women’s Health Data At Risk

Ava Pastore, Contributing Writer November 9, 2022
As a woman who chooses to track her period on a digital app and knows many others who do the same, it is disappointing that it has become something that causes worry instead of relief.
I am slowly beginning to realize that I don’t have to go out every weekend in order to validate my own college experience. (Courtesy of Unsplash)

Halloweek Is Unnecessary And Overhyped

Luis Roldan, Contributing Writer November 9, 2022
I am slowly beginning to realize that I don’t have to go out every weekend in order to validate my own college experience.
There is a perceived widespread disenchantment with the dual party system in America. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

Politicians Are Redefining The Dual Party System

Eden Cottone, Contributing Writer November 9, 2022
I believe that there is not a disenchantment with the dual party system. Rather, there is a disenchantment with the political candidates at play and our political atmosphere in general.
An NYU professor was fired for consistent low test scores in his classes.(Courtesy of Flickr)

Easing STEM Students’ Education Harms Future Doctors and Patients

Owen Sibal, Contributing Writer November 9, 2022
If everybody had high grades in traditional weed-out classes, medical schools would have a harder time differentiating candidates, and thus applicants would have to work harder in other areas to differentiate their resume.
No One Owes You Their Sexuality

No One Owes You Their Sexuality

Hannah Boring, Assistant Copy Chief November 9, 2022
So what if they’re a celebrity? They do not owe you anything, least of all an answer on their sexuality.
Our current understanding of witchcraft is as a countercultural movement to combat political polarization. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Witchcraft Can Ground Us in Dire Political Times

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor November 9, 2022
Witchcraft is a movement we return to when we crave a more extreme form of spirituality to ground us and connect our bodies back to the Earth.
The narratives that politicians craft affect how their constituents vote. (Courtesy of Twitter)

It’s Not Democratic Policies That Are Lacking; It’s Their Narrative

Evan McManus, Contributing Writer November 9, 2022
If Democrats want to do well in future elections, they will have to try to reach out to Gen Z properly and give them an exciting narrative to vote for.
This year, partying and going out started as early as Thursday for some students and lingered on until Halloween’s actual date. (Courtesy of Pexels)

Halloweek: Harmless or Wreaking Havoc?

Sofika Levystky, Contributing Writer November 9, 2022
While Halloween celebrations include a large group of partiers, that does not mean that the holiday itself is the sole cause of binge drinking in America and as such, it should not be what’s targeted in fixing America’s alcohol related issues.
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