Opinion

More Daylight, Please
November 6, 2024
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...
Choose Democracy, Choose Harris
October 30, 2024
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.
Listen to Trump’s Words
October 23, 2024
During this election cycle, the word choices of former president Donald J. Trump have been closely examined. During a rally in March, Trump stated, “If I don’t get elected,...
Candidates Need to Face the Facts
October 9, 2024
Last week, 43.15 million people tuned into the CBS News vice presidential debate with Republican candidate Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. If you...
NYC’s Trash Is No One’s Treasure
October 2, 2024
We all use the streets of the Bronx and other parts of the city every single day. The new sanitation policies will help the streets become cleaner, but it is up to everyone to maintain them. So next time you’re out, throw your trash away the right way.
The Rankings Don’t Tell You Everything
September 25, 2024
It’s the time of year when media outlets nationwide release their rankings of the best colleges and universities. Many prospective students use these rankings to decide...
The Dark Side of Project 2025
September 18, 2024
Project 2025 has become a key part of the 2024 presidential election and Vice President Kamala Harris’ opposition to it has become a major theme of her presidential campaign....
How To Control Your AI Use
September 11, 2024
Since this technology is young, now is an important time to ask how we should use it. The Ram believes AI should be a tool that allows us to produce instead of being a shortcut in which we uncritically consume what it tells us.

The Cost of AI: Why Apps Like Character.AI Need Stronger Regulations

November 6, 2024

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in our generation has led to questions about the ethics and safety of using AI-generated words, voices, pictures and video. Many college students’ first thoughts...

Italy’s “Albania Deal” is a Human Rights Disaster Waiting To Happen

November 6, 2024

Italy’s far-right government is led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni — a political ally of members of the Western “dissident” right like former President Donald Trump and Europe's growing nationalist...

Feeling the Payne: Grief Has A Place Amidst Imperfection

November 6, 2024

We are allowed to mourn the celebrities we look up to; it means we have a meaningful connection with them, human to human, even if they don’t know who we are. We grow up with some of these people, and...

Sober Consciousness: Let’s Not Make Pour Decisions

November 6, 2024

This past Halloweekend, college students across the country geared up with their elaborate costumes and spirited celebrations. While partying remains a constant during this festive season and perhaps every...

Election Reflections From Fordham’s Left & Right

November 6, 2024

By Dakota Calcaterra Vice President | Fordham College Republicans History will likely not remember 2024 as a year dominated by the Israel-Palestine conflict, abortion, inflation and illegal immigration....

Lost and Found: How to Say Goodbye

November 6, 2024

I don’t know how to say goodbye to The Fordham Ram. But how could I? How am I supposed to summarize three-and-a-half years in 900 words? And honestly, why would I want to? I have loved newspapers...

How an 80 Degree Halloween Reflects the Climate Crisis

November 6, 2024

Fordham University students enjoyed unusually warm weather this fall. Many students, including myself, have appreciated being able to wear shorts, sit outside and not shiver on the way to class this late...

First-Name Basis: Kamala Harris’ Merch Branding

November 6, 2024

It’s no secret that Vice President Kamala Harris and her opponent, former President Donald Trump, have marketed themselves differently to voters. However, one stark difference between the two that is...

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