Join The Ram

Applications will open for the Ram’s Volume 107 staff in October. The Ram is looking for staff for all sections, which include News, Opinion, Culture, Sports and the Copy, Business and Digital teams. Follow our Instagram for updates on when applications will be released. 

Got questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected].

About

Interested in covering events on campus, exploring New York City museums or restaurants to write reviews, voicing your opinions or covering Fordham’s sports teams?

You’ve found the place to do all that and more — plus a great community of people to join. Any Fordham undergraduate student is welcome to get involved with the Ram. In addition to developing skills and producing content you are passionate about, alumni often leave saying working here was the best part of their college experience because of the friends they were able to make and how rewarding they found the experience. 

The Fordham Ram was founded in 1918 and serves as the Rose Hill campus’ journal of record. Over the Ram’s 104-year existence, our journalists have covered everything from the first co-ed graduating class to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 and continue to cover campus news despite the difficulties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ram went online in 2012 and continues to publish both online and in print. Our print issues come out every Wednesday in addition to publishing online. Full-time staff members attend weekly budget meetings and production nights in addition to writing articles as needed. 

Besides full-time staff, students can also get involved at the Ram by being contributors! Prior journalism experience is not required. Getting involved as a contributing or staff writer is a small time commitment and you can start whenever you’d like by emailing a section editor(s). 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the Ram?

Anyone who attends Fordham University as an undergraduate can get involved with the Ram! In order for your application to be considered, you must have written a minimum of three articles for any section of the Ram. The Ram looks for a range of experiences, skills and perspectives and no prior journalism experience is needed.

What sections is the Ram hiring for Volume 107? 

The Ram is looking for section editors, students interested in the digital and business teams, copy editors and photographers. 

Can I get involved in the Ram without joining the staff?

Yes! To be a contributor, you can email the editor(s) of the section(s) you are interested in contributing. They will add you to the section’s email list. If you are interested in copy editing, email our production editor and you will be added to the group chat. 

• Nora Malone, News Editor: [email protected] 
• Saisha Islam, Opinion Editor: [email protected] 
• Claire Krieger, Caleb Stine, Culture Editors: [email protected] 
• Jonah Ring, Sports Editor: [email protected]
• Hannah Boring, Production Editor: [email protected] 

Can I still join the Ram if I don’t have any journalism experience or am not a journalism major?

Yes! The Ram will teach you everything you need to know to get started. We welcome and encourage students from all backgrounds and fields to get involved. The Ram’s staff boasts a plethora of majors varying from English and communications to biology and medieval studies.

But it’s not just all work, and many alumni have left saying working at the Ram was the highlight of their college experience because of the friends they made and how rewarding being a part of The Ram was. Hear what some of our alumni have to say about their favorite memories at the Ram: 

Nora Leach, FCRH ’24, served as an executive copy editor. Leach notes her favorite memory was listening to the Hamilton soundtrack at the copy table. “During one of our Monday copy nights, we decided to listen to the ‘Hamilton’ soundtrack. While I was a big fan of the musical in high school, I didn’t think I’d remember all of the words. Two hours later, Michael, Sophia, Hannah and I could sing almost all of the lyrics — much to Cailee’s dismay — before we had to stop ourselves. I barely edited any articles that night, but I think that’s just proof of how The Fordham Ram is more than just a newspaper, as cheesy as that sounds. I’ll always be grateful to the Ram for the friends I’ve made here and for reactivating my ‘Hamilton’ phase.”

Nicole Braun, FCRH ’24, served as Opinion Editor for Volume 105. Braun recalled fond memories during production nights at the Ram. “I loved the whole routine of being an editor, especially Production Nights: chatting with my co-editors and discussing that week’s articles, spending more time than might have been necessary brainstorming a single headline, the way the room lit up once pizza arrived. But my favorite part of the night was when we would all turn toward the copy table for our weekly philosophical debates. Waxing poetic and laughing uncontrollably in the Ram office at 1 a.m. are memories I will always cherish.”