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Fordham University's Journal of Record Since 1918

The Fordham Ram

Fordham University's Journal of Record Since 1918

The Fordham Ram

Fordham University's Journal of Record Since 1918

The Fordham Ram

Open Gangway Cars: A Novelty or Cause for Concern

Open Gangway Cars: A Novelty or Cause for Concern

March 26, 2025

The introduction of the open gangway cars on the New York City Subway has undoubtedly sparked both excitement and concern among riders and transit officials alike. Recently, the Metropolitan Transportation...

Learning Through the Lens of Community: Urban Plunge at Fordham

Learning Through the Lens of Community: Urban Plunge at Fordham

March 26, 2025

When I got to Fordham University my first year, I was shocked to learn that many incoming first-years had participated in Urban Plunge, a three-day pre-orientation program run by the Center for Community...

The Undeniable Value of Student Journalism

The Undeniable Value of Student Journalism

March 26, 2025

The phrase “student journalism” tends to carry quite a bit of weight and meaning for all those who staff this nation’s numerous school newspapers. It perfectly encapsulates all our blood, sweat and...

Monster or Martyr, Mangione Might Deserve A Mistrial

Monster or Martyr, Mangione Might Deserve A Mistrial

March 26, 2025

“Equal justice under law” is the foundation on which our nation’s legal system stands. Yet, in the case of Luigi Mangione, this foundation has crumbled due to prosecutorial misconduct, political...

Education in America: Don’t Knock Potential Solutions

Education in America: Don’t Knock Potential Solutions

March 26, 2025

Education is one of the more contentious issues amongst legislators today. From executive orders, like President Trump’s March 20 order which is set to give more power over education to individual state...

Letter to the Editor: Why OSI Isn’t Meeting Students’ Expectations

Letter to the Editor: Why OSI Isn’t Meeting Students’ Expectations

March 26, 2025

Re: "Student Letters Allege Insufficient Support Under Dean McGlade" Dear Editor, In its last issue, The Fordham Ram published an article regarding the Office for Student Involvement (OSI) and their...

Fasting, Reflection and Growth: the Personal Benefits of Lent

Fasting, Reflection and Growth: the Personal Benefits of Lent

March 26, 2025

Each year, as Lent approaches, millions of Catholics prepare for 40 days of fasting, reflection and self-discipline. Days or even months before, Catholics reflect on what food or material items plague...

Navigating News in a Digital Age

Navigating News in a Digital Age

March 26, 2025

In today’s digital age, social media makes information more accessible than ever. While news organizations embrace digital platforms, we must stay cautious against misinformation on social media. The...

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Student Government Belongs to All of Us — Let’s Keep It That Way
Student Government Belongs to All of Us — Let’s Keep It That Way
Lucas Hjertberg, Former President of United Student Government at Rose Hill • March 5, 2025
United Student Government is in the spotlight because of proposed changes to our organization’s bylaws. These proposed changes would bar any non-USG member from running for executive president or executive vice president. Some suggest that this change would ensure that the organization’s leadership is “qualified” and “experienced.” I flatly reject that notion and suggest to those pushing these changes that the only experience that you need to serve your fellow Rams is to be a Ram. If you care about this community, if you listen to your peers, if you have ideas for how to make student life better, then you are more than qualified to run.
Amy Herd, FCRH'25, is the President of the Fordham Ukrainian Society. (Amy Herd for The Fordham Ram)
In Embarrassing Fashion, Trump Re-enables Russia’s Imperialistic Aggression
Amy Herd, President of the Fordham Ukrainian Society • February 26, 2025
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Am I a Disney Princess Too?
Am I a Disney Princess Too?
Cristina Stefanizzi, Photo Editor
You may not even realize just how many books, movies and shows you consume that have a protagonist whose mother either died when they were a child, or is missing without explanation. Out of the 12 official Disney princesses, half of them don’t have a mother. The loss of a parent doesn’t define someone — but it does impact them. Representation of lived experiences, even outside of the loss of a parent, is so important. It’s vital for people to see themselves portrayed in books, films and shows, to serve a sense of relatability, and even an avenue of comfort — especially for children.
From the Copy Table
From the Copy Table
Sarah Verrastro, Co-Copy Chief • February 19, 2025
The Importance of Intergenerational Connection
The Importance of Intergenerational Connection
Abigail Adams, Assistant Opinion Editor • February 12, 2025
(Cristina Stefanizzi/The Fordham Ram)
The Epidemic of Faux-Nonchalance
Elizabeth Collins, Assistant Sports Editor • February 5, 2025
I’m Sick of Sensationalism
I’m Sick of Sensationalism
Caitlin Thomas, Assistant News Editor • January 29, 2025
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