The term "student journalism" carries quite a bit of weight and meaning for all those who staff this nation’s numerous school newspapers. The term perfectly encapsulates all our blood, sweat and (sometimes happy) tears in a neat, self-explanatory phrase, conjuring up images of late nights spent writing, editing and producing articles that may only ever be read by parents and close friends. More importantly, however, “student journalism” also captures our belief in and commitment to practicing journalism in its purest form. A form predicated upon researching, writing and producing articles for no other reason than a deep love for the truth, even if this truth operates at the small-scale level of everyday life. 

Recent events have shown that the good fight — that is, the fight for universal equality and the maintenance of basic human dignity — must be fought again. Sadly, this good fight may soon lose one of its strongest soldiers and most vocal advocates: Pope Francis. It is the belief of the Editorial Board of The Fordham Ram that Pope Francis’ life, especially his commitment to upholding the Jesuit values of compassion and social justice, should be celebrated and made into an example — a guiding light for both Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

As part of the recent batch of major renovations done to Rose Hill’s cafeteria, Fordham University dining services, coined Ram Hospitality, introduced to students a variety of new made-to-order food preparations and dining stations. Included in this collection of new stations is The Iron Skillet: a place where students can request fresh egg dishes in the morning like scrambled or fried eggs, as well as pasta dishes at night.

Valentine's Day is challenging for Fordham students that value and practice ethical consumption. The holiday has turned into a nightmarish labyrinth — one whose walls and paths are built from material goods produced, transported and purchased through less-than-savory processes. 

The Trump administration has cast a dark shadow over immigrant communities in the United States. While this inky mass originally came in the form of vague threats of a border wall or targets on sanctuary cities, it has recently transformed itself into something more tangible and sinister, its dark essence having now taken the form of the jet-black and deep-blue flak jackets worn by the various forces of law and order soon to be involved in Trump’s “largest domestic deportation operation in American history.”

The Jesuit motto "cura personalis" or "care for the whole person" is a foundational phrase that is integral to a Fordham University education. Despite the outward commitment to the promotion and actualization of this goal on Fordham’s part, the Executive Board of The Fordham Ram firmly believes that the university is failing to live up to this creed through their striking refusal to provide the student body with access to safe and affordable contraceptives.

It’s hard to sum up a year at Fordham University, especially this one. As executive board members for Volume 106 of The Fordham Ram, we got to be in the newsroom to witness historical events unfold before...

Most undergraduate students at Fordham University have either already registered or are preparing for course registration for the spring semester. One crucial aspect of the registration process, if you...

Over the weekend, daylight saving time ended and many of us gained a much needed hour of sleep. However, to the frustration of many, the sun is now setting before 5 p.m. and the days will be getting shorter...

Over the course of this volume, we have closely watched the campaigns of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. While both candidates are imperfect, it is clear to us that Trump’s vision for America goes against our values as an editorial board. That is why we concluded Harris is the best choice for president.