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Fordham hosted the Ann M. Sperber Book Award ceremony, presenting this year's award to Jane Ferguson. (Courtesy of Mary Hawthorn/The Fordham Ram)
Fordham Hosts Ann M. Sperber Book Prize Award Ceremony
Speakers present on GRE programs and their Haciendo Caminos experience. (Courtesy of Luz Marina Diaz for The Fordham Ram)
Fordham Participates in Haciendo Caminos Program
Professor Gregory Licciardi gives a lecture reframing job and internship rejection. (Courtesy of Jack McDonald for The Fordham Ram)
FMA Hosts Professor Licciardi of the Gabelli School of Business
Walsh Library exhibit displays the experience of Jewish and Black Americans. (Courtesy of Fordham University)
“Citizenship, Inclusion, and the Struggle to Belong” Exhibit Comes to Walsh Library
Fordham alumni discuss their careers and experiences at FMA panel. (Courtesy of Jack McDonald for The Fordham Ram)
FMA Welcomes Panelists from the Finance Industry
Fordham GSS hosts a panel discussing the role of social media in this year's election campaigning. (Courtesy of Mary Hawthorn/The Fordham Ram)
Fordham Hosts Discussion of Harris’ Campaign Strategy
Antique objects from Roman Spain are now on display in Walsh Family Library. (Courtesy of Jack McDonald for The Fordham Ram)
New Items Arrive at Fordham Walsh Library Museum
The Fordham Ram has increased their election coverage throughout their history. (Courtesy of Mary Hawthorn/The Fordham Ram)
The Fordham Ram: 106 Years of Election Coverage
The new Bronx Music Hall hosts ribbon cutting ceremony at their grand opening. (Courtesy of Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation for The Fordham Ram)
Bronx Music Hall Opens as Cultural Beacon
A large statue of Archbishop John Hughes stands prominently facing Cunniffe House on Fordham’s Rose Hill campus. (Courtesy of Allison Schneider/The Fordham Ram)
Fordham Professors Research University’s Ties to Slavery
Dorothy Fortenberry discusses her career with David Gibson, director of the Center on Religion and Culture. (Courtesy of Leo Sorel for The Fordham Ram)
Screenwriter Dorothy Fortenberry Visits Fordham LC
Fordham GSB Alum created a swimwear brand, now used by Fordham Women's Swim. (Courtesy of Audrey Tirrell for The Fordham Ram)
Gabelli 2023 Graduate Creates Olympic Swimwear Company
Fordham University's Murray-Weigel Hall has previously been home to priests accused of sexual abuse of minors. (Courtesy of Allison Schneider/The Fordham Ram)
BREAKING: Fordham Sued Over 1970s Alleged Child Sex Abuse
Campus Ministry starts their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive taking monetary donations. (Courtesy of Mary Hawthorn/The Fordham Ram)
Fordham Begins Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
A Harris flag and Trump flag are seen across campus.
Bronx Residents and Fordham Students Talk Voting
The Walgreens has posted signs around the store to inform customers of the upcoming closure. (Courtesy of Nora Malone/The Fordham Ram)
Fordham Road Walgreens to Permanently Close in November
Students use excess meal plan credits to give back to the community. (Courtesy of Andres Caballero for The Fordham Ram)
Fordham Food Walks Support Community
The Night Market returns to Fordham Plaza not long after its cancellation. (Courtesy of Mary Hawthorn/The Fordham Ram)
Bronx Night Market Resurrected Following Quality of Life Concerns
The PSN displayed their banner along Edward's Parade throughout the week. (Courtesy of Lele Nigg for The Fordham Ram)
Palestine Solidarity Network Presents Memorial Mural
The Fordham community remembers Luke Santos, FCRH '25. (Courtesy of Twitter/@LukeSantosMA)
Fordham Community Remembers Luke Santos, FCRH ’25
Broadcast journalist Charles Osgood passed away last Tuesday. (Courtesy of Instagram)
Broadcast Journalist Charles Osgood, FCRH ’54, Dies at Age 91
A life-long member of the Fordham community, Scully graduated from Fordham Preparatory School in 1944 and enrolled at Fordham University and graduated with a degree in communications in 1949. (Courtesy of Fordham)
Remembering Fordham Alum and Broadcaster Vincent Scully
Pieces in the exhibit include high school yearbooks, memoirs, memory books, some ephemera restaurant receipts, business information and advertisements. (Courtesy of Tasnimah Rahman for The Fordham Ram)
Fordham Displays Remnants of Jewish Life in the Bronx
Martin Luther King Jr. organized and participated in multiple marches, such as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and the Selma-to-Montgomery March. (Courtesy of Unsplash)
Office of Multicultural Affairs Hosts Week in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Students received their pairings from Marriage Pact shortly after the questionnaire closed. (Courtesy of Grace Campbell/The Fordham Ram)
Marriage Pact Returns to Fordham for Another Year of Matchmaking
Construction begins on the roof of Keating. (Courtesy of Jack McDonald for The Fordham Ram)
Keating Undergoes Roof Construction
The Student Life Council meets to discuss improvements to student life. (Courtesy of Emma Leonardi for The Fordham Ram)
Student Life Council Discusses First Year Student Experience
Rodrigue's Coffee House amends their constitution to address namesake's actions. (Courtesy of Mary Hawthorn/The Fordham Ram)
Rodrigue’s Coffee House Amends Constitution to Condemn William Rodrigue
Young Democratic Socialists Association fights for free speech and their recognition as an official club. (Courtesy of Adithi Vimalanathan/The Fordham Ram)
Young Democratic Socialists Launch Dual Campaigns for Free Speech and Bodily Autonomy
Gabelli School of Business senior started a Black and Latinx Business Association at Fordham. (Courtesy of Black and Latinx Business Association)
Black and Latinx Business Association Comes to Fordham
Vice President of Student Life for Fordham Rose Hill's United Student Government, Joseph DaProcida, FCRH ’25, poses on the steps of Keating Hall. (Courtesy of Jeriel Nunez for The Fordham Ram)
Senior Brings Army Precision to Student Life
Angel Madera, FCRH '26, reflects on his time as vice president of communications in Fordham Rose Hill's United Student Government. (Courtesy of Angel Madera for The Fordham Ram)
Junior Enhances Campus Communication and Inclusion
USG discusses Club of the Month and potential Spanish tours at weekly meeting. (Courtesy of Facebook)
USG Awards Circle K Club of the Month
USG discusses Club of the Month and potential Spanish tours at weekly meeting. (Courtesy of Facebook)
USG Opens Socially Responsible Investing Committee Applications and Issues Club Sanctions
Fordham sophomore Mike Rodriguez steps into role as vice president of facilities and dining. (Courtesy of USG)
Sophomore Seeks to Improve Facilities and Dining
Fordham junior Regina Miller applies her unique prospective to her role as vice president of sustainability. (Courtesy of USG)
Junior Leads USG Sustainability with Economic Insights
So Long, B-52
So Long, B-52
Advice for Advising
Advice for Advising
More Daylight, Please
More Daylight, Please
The Fordham Ram editorial board has concluded that Harris is the best choice for president. (Courtesy of Sophie Maselli/The Fordham Ram)
Choose Democracy, Choose Harris
Listen to Trump’s Words
Listen to Trump’s Words
Candidates Need to Face the Facts
Candidates Need to Face the Facts
Arizonians show unique impartially in voting decisions (Courtesy of Grace Campbell/The Fordham Ram).
Arizona’s Political Climate: A Wildcard and Bellwether for National Political Sentiments 
Recent racist text messages to Black Americans should be taken more seriously. (Courtesy of Sophie Maselli/The Fordham Ram)
It’s Not a Joke if it’s Not Funny: Commentary on Racist Text Messages
The Rockefeller Tree brings holiday cheer to NYC (Grace Campbell/The Fordham Ram).
Twinkling Lights of Rockefeller Tree Reach Beyond NYC
Armie Hammer returns with a podcast no one wants. (Courtesy of Grace Campbell/The Fordham Ram)
Hungry for More! No One Wants Armie Hammer’s Return to the Spotlight
Trump has made questionable cabinet picks (Grace Campbell/The Fordham Ram).
How Popular Is Donald Trump?
Results of the 2024 election cause women to rethink relationships (Courtesy of Grace Campbell/The Fordham Ram)
Women in the U.S. Gaining Interest in the 4B Movement
(Mary Hawthorn/The Fordham Ram)
Empty Pizza Boxes and a Full Heart: Goodbye, Fordham Ram
We Need to Talk About Academic Unwellness
We Need to Talk About Academic Unwellness
Lost and Found: How to Say Goodbye
Lost and Found: How to Say Goodbye
Small Leaps of Faith Make a Big Difference
Small Leaps of Faith Make a Big Difference
One from the Heart
One from the Heart
The Old College Try
The Old College Try
"Polite Society" is honest, humorous and just plain fun. (Courtesy of Instagram)
Facing Societal Pressures in “The Polite Society”
A movie that will break your heart in the best way possible, "Past Lives." (Courtesy of Instagram)
Leaving “Past Lives” in the Past
"The Middle" takes viewers to a simple, yet dysfunctional family. (Courtesy of Instagram)
“The Middle” is the Perfect Family Show
Usually perceived as a teen flick, "Hannah Montana" has lots of layers. (Courtesy of X)
The Complexity of “Hannah Montana: The Movie”
Zusak's WWII novel serves as a staple book that appeals to all. (Courtesy of Instagram)
A Read For Everyone: “The Book Thief”
“Vienna” will pull any listener back to a better time in their life. (Courtesy of Instagram)
You Need More “Vienna” Energy in Your Life
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Bagel Market, just outside the doors of Grand Central, is superb. (Courtesy of Claire Krieger for The Fordham Ram)
My NYC Bagel Bible
For a more upscale Japanese meal, check out Wabi Nori. (Courtesy of Abigail Smith for The Fordham Ram)
Wabi Nori: Contemporary Japanese Hand Rolls
Din Tai Fung is a popular Midtown restaurant. (Courtesy of Abigail Smith for The Fordham Ram)
Is Din Tai Fung Worth the Hype?
New York in the fall is full of fun foods for all, and it is well worth exploring this October. (Courtesy of Rory Donahue for The Fordham Ram)
Festive Fall Foods Across NYC
NYC Dining can be a success if you know where to look. (Courtesy of Grace Campbell for The Fordham Ram)
Navigating New York City Dining
This salad is delicious and packed with nutrition. (Courtesy of Emilia Pinto for The Fordham Ram)
Modern Meals: Crispy Chickpea Vegan Salad
"The Penguin" is a successful new show. (Courtesy of Instagram)
“The Penguin”: Gotham Gets Its Own Version of “The Sopranos”
Henrie and Gomez have reprised their new roles in the "Wizards" reboot, streaming on Disney +. (Courtesy of Instagram)
Passing the Wand to the Next Generation
Color plays a pivotal role in a film, and evokes certain emotions in viewers. (Courtesy of Grace Campbell for The Fordham Ram)
Lights, Camera, Color Theory
A reflection on 20 year old movies tests whether they still hold up. (Courtesy of Grace Campbell for The Fordham Ram)
The Movies We Grew Up With Are Grown Up
"Heartstopper" pulls at every heartstring. (Courtesy of Grace Campbell for The Fordham Ram)
Causing Our Hearts To Stop Once Again
Looking for a new romantic favorite? "We Live In Time" is for you. (Courtesy of Instagram)
A Truly Pure and Special Romance Film: “We Live in Time” Review
This years Grammy nominees are sure to wow the crowd. (Courtesy of Grace Campbell for The Fordham Ram)
The 67th Grammy Award Ceremony Nominees
This songs create the perfect fall playlist. (Courtesy of Grace Campbell for The Fordham Ram)
15 Songs to Maximize Feelings of Fall
Gray's new song provokes emotion in listeners. (Courtesy of Instagram)
“Holidays”: A Reminiscent Take on the Season
Wallen's new song speaks to the hearts of fans. (Courtesy of Instagram)
Don’t Love Someone, Love The One
Abram's tour offers an amazing in-person experience for fans. (Courtesy of Imogen Buck for The Fordham Ram)
Secrets of “The Secret of Us” Tour
New wave of female pop stars are set to change the narrative. (Courtesy of Instagram)
Being the Voice and Image of Change: Female Singer Solidarity
"The Vegetarian" is a chilling tale. (Courtesy of Instagram)
The Foreboding Story of “The Vegetarian”
Radden Keefe gives readers a look into Ireland. (Courtesy of Isabella Lipayon for The Fordham Ram)
“Say Nothing” Says Everything in Account of Ireland’s Troubles
"Where the Crowdads Sing" is both a timeless and unique tale. (Courtesy of Instagram)
The Personal Accounts of a Marsh Girl: A Novel on Solitude and the 1950s South
Smith tells tales across New York City through multiple novels. (Courtesy of Instagram)
Patti Smith’s Guide to New York City (And Life)
Murakami's novel delivers a tangled web of stories in "1Q84".
One Reality With Two Moons: Haruki Murakami’s “1Q84”
"The Guest" is filled with mind blowing drama. (Courtesy of Instagram)
Emma Cline’s Latest Novel: An Ode to Womanhood
Mimes and Mummers made a entertaining take on the Shakespeare play. (Courtesy of Christian Phillips for The Fordham Ram)
“Much Ado About Nothing” With a Modern Take
"Suffs" is a perfect pick me up after the turmoil of the election. (Courtesy of Instagram)
The power of Shaina Taub’s “Suffs”
The Avett Brothers created a show for one looking for a good watch. (Courtesy of Instagram)
The Avett Brothers’ “Swept Away” Takes Broadway By Storm
The years-old tale gets a modern spin with Zegler and Connor. (Courtesy of Instagram)
In a Gen Z “Romeo + Juliet,” Tragedy Meets Techno
Audience behavior is becoming increasingly disrespectful due to famous cast. (Courtesy of Instagram)
Actors, Not the Audience, Should Steal the Show
"The Wedding Gift" takes the viewer on an unforgettable journey. (Courtesy of Instagram)
OUT OF THIS WORLD? : Lincoln Center’s “The Wedding Gift”
Ailey's work and legacy come alive in this expansive exhibit. (Courtesy of Maggie Garza for The Fordham Ram)
“Edges of Ailey”: A Look Inside His Life and Work
Traveling art brings the city and the (concrete) jungle to life. (Courtesy of Makenzie Smith for The Fordham Ram)
“The Great Elephant Migration”
"Abetare" captures the essence of childhood through intricate designs. (Courtesy of Anthony Farrell for The Fordham Ram)
Petrit Halilaj’s “Abetare” Sheds Light on the Importance of Context
This exhibit defies stereotypes and offers a new perspective of Latin America. (Courtesy of Jude Held for The Fordham Ram)
Defying Stereotypes: A Brief Guide to MoMA’s “Crafting Modernity”
This swan centerpiece is just one of the unique works from the collection. (Courtesy of Isabella DeRosa for The Fordham Ram)
Inspiration from Everywhere: The Met’s Tiffany & Co. Showcase
The downtown museum artistically pays tribute to the 1911 tragedy. (Courtesy of Twitter)
Women Are the Centerpiece on Eldridge Street
Volz exemplifies how to manage school while still prioritizing yourself. (Courtesy of Jonah Ring for The Fordham Ram)
Fordham Junior Navigates College Life
Puskorius shares a smile in Montreal on a trip. He loves traveling and experiencing different cultures. (Courtesy of Aidas Puskorius for The Fordham Ram)
Junior Embraces People and Identity
McGrath operated as Head of Growth of Cleana until the summer of 2024.(Courtesy of Caleb McGrath for The Fordham Ram)
Junior Leads on the Diamond and in the Conference Room
Fish embraces the fluidity of changing academic plans. (Courtesy of Griffin Stevenson for The Fordham Ram)
Fordham Junior is Pro Changing His Major
While navigating school and club tennis, Nolan stays true to her values while she studies in the city. (Courtesy of Instagram)
Fordham Junior Stays True to Herself in the Big Apple
Passionate about voting rights and leadership, Hummer has found her place at Rose Hill. (Courtesy of Becket Hummer for The Fordham Ram)
Sophomore Leads and Advocates for Others at Fordham
At 432 tackles, senior LB James Conway stands alone in possession of the all-time Patriot League tackling record. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Conway Breaks Patriot League Tackle Record in Dominant Win Over Georgetown
Though he hasn't much of a supporting cast, Drake Maye has the tools to be your week 12 fantasy starters. (Courtesy of X/@Patriots_Wire)
4th and Inches: Week 12
Senior Julius Loughridge has made the most of a lost season, and now sits just 253 yards out of 4th all-time on the Fordham career rushing list. (Courtesy of Cristina Stefanizzi for The Ram)
Loughridge Climbs Up Fordham Record Book as Rams Narrowly Fall to Bucknell
Ja'Marr Chase is in for another big week after his 11 catch, 264 yard, three touchdown performance against the Ravens in week 10. (Courtesy of X/@TheChiefsWire)
4th and Inches: Week 11
Fordham finally entered the win column against Colgate, at long last ringing the bell to alert the campus of its triumph. (Courtesy of MK Prosky Gilbert for The Fordham Ram)
Fordham Football Rings the Bell as Conway Ties Program Tackle Record
Players may not like it, but NFL international games are here to stay, according to league executives. (Courtesy of Mary Hawthorn for The Fordham Ram)
The Importance of the NFL Going International
The NCAA investigation into coach Keith Urgo concerns potential recruiting violations. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Fordham Suspends Coach Keith Urgo Pending NCAA Investigation
Graduate students Irene Murua (13 pts, 5/7 FG) and Taylor Donaldson (21 pts, 6 stl) led the Rams to a 64-56 win over St. Peter's Friday. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Donaldson’s Return to Starting Lineup Sparks Resilient Rams Win
Will Richardson and Jackie Johnson III rejoice during a home-opening victory against Binghamton. (Courtesy of Diego Martinez Reyes for The Fordham Ram)
Men’s Basketball Suffers Setback in Battle of the Bronx
The 2018 Villanova team represented a better era of college basketball, before departures via portal and draft made team building so hard to come by. (Courtesy of Instagram/@novambb)
Has College Basketball Gotten Worse?
Jackie Johnson III's heroic buzzer-beating floater has given the Rams their first road Power-5 win in 19 years and, more importantly, momentum heading into the next portion of non-conference play. (Courtesy of Diego Martinez-Reyes for The Ram)
“The Epitome of Brutality”: MBB Upsets Seton Hall on Johnson’s Buzzer Beater
Freshman Camila De Pool has established herself among a star-studded freshman class as both a shooter and slasher, pitching in eight points and three steals against CSUF. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Women’s Basketball Earns First Win in Defensive Masterclass
Fordham senior competes for Nepal in the Paris Olympics. (Courtesy of Alexander Shah for The Fordham Ram)
Alexander Shah, FCRH ’25, Competes in the Paris Olympics
Ainhoa Martin led the way for Swimming and Diving in a record breaking A-10 Championship performance. (Courtesy of Twitter)
Swimming and Diving Breaks Multiple Records at A-10 Championships
Women's Swimming and Diving finished off an undefeated season. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Swimming and Diving Sweeps Wagner Before the A-10 Championship
Fordham's Swimming and Diving team made history recently with their first sweep of UMass. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Swimming and Diving Sweeps on Senior Day
The Rams bested Iona University in the Lombardi Center pool this past week. (Courtesy of Twitter)
Swimming and Diving Completes Dual Sweep at Iona
Both the men and women's swimming and diving teams have been nothing but stellar. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Swimming and Diving Looks to Continue Steller Season
Track and Field experienced somewhat of a bounce-back this weekend, the men's team winning the Mark Young Invitational. (Courtesy of Mary Hawthorn/The Fordham Ram)
“I Didn’t Hear No Bell”: Track and Field Rescues Season
Track and field faltered this past weekend, having their worst single-meet performance in recent memory. (Courtesy of Mary Hawthorn/The Ram)
Track and Field Stumbles Off The Block
Track and Field had to fight through a grueling slate over the break. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Fordham Track and Field Stays Busy Over Break
Fordham opened their outdoor season this past weekend at the Stony Brook Snowflake Classic. (Courtesy of Instagram)
Track Begins Outdoor Season
Track stumbled out of the blocks these past two weekends, struggling to keep pace with their competition in their biggest meets of the year. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Track and Field Falters on the Big Stage
Fordham Track and Field was once again busy this past week. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Divide and Conquer: Track and Field Competes at Three Separate Meets
Fordham honored its seniors as it clinched the #1 seed in the MAWPC tournament Saturday. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Fordham Water Polo Hunts Fourth Straight MAWPC Title… and More
Fordham defeated Navy 12-10 for their third straight MAWPC Championship. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
History Three-Peats Itself: Water Polo Wins Third Straight MAWPC Championship
Fordham Water Polo is all ready for the MAWPC Championship. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Water Polo Eyes Three-Peat after Strong Regular Season Finish
Fordham Water Polo continues to cruise as the regular season winds down. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Water Polo Retains Judge Cup for Fifth Straight Season
Fordham Water Polo clinched another undefeated season in MAWPC play. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Water Polo Clinches Top Seed in MAWPC
Jacopo Parrella and Fordham Water Polo won two games in California. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Water Polo Holds Strong in West Coast Gauntlet
Softball continued their upward march this past weekend, registering a 4-1 record over their past five games. (Courtesy of Cristina Stefanizzi/The Fordham Ram)
Softball Rises to Second in A-10 with Big Week
Softball took one of three from the University of Dayton. (Courtesy of Cristina Stefanizzi/The Ram)
Softball’s Bats Held Silent in Series Loss to Dayton
Softball swept George Washington over the break. (Courtesy of Cristina Stefanizzi for The Ram)
Softball Gets Statement Sweep, Wins Back-to-Back A-10 Series
Fordham broke .500 this past week. (Courtesy of Christina Stefanizzi)
Softball Dives Into Conference Play
Softball once again hovered around the .500 mark, going 2-3-1 this past week. (Courtesy of Cristina Stefanizzi for The Fordham Ram)
Up and Down: The Story of Fordham Women’s Softball
Fordham Softball traveled cross country this past weekend, participating in the Silicon Valley Classic. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Headed Out West: Softball Competes in the Silicon Valley Classic
Squash ended their season with a valiant effort at the CSA Championships. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Squash Finishes Season at CSA Championships
Squash swept the competition to close out the regular season. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Squash Sweeps in California
Fordham Squash had a poor showing at the CSA Team Championships. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Squash Struggles at CSA Team Championships
Squash continued their strong season this past weekend in Gambier, Ohio. (Courtesy of Instagram)
Squash Scores Wins at Denison
Squash successfully defended their home court this past weekend. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Squash Sweeps Final Home Weekend
Men's squash bounced back in a big way to start the year. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Squash With A Winning Weekend To Open 2024
Despite the 4-1 result, the Dodgers/Yankees World Series had its share of thrilling moments, and was a net-positive for the sport. (Courtesy of Grace Campbell for The Fordham Ram)
A Clash of Giants and an Old Rivalry Revived
Though many would've rather seen a cinderella matchup in this year's Fall Classic, a Yankees vs. Dodgers finale is as entertaining as any. (Courtesy of Instagram/@mlb)
The 2024 MLB Playoffs and the Showdown Nobody Wanted (But Everyone Should Watch)
Just eight teams remain in a loaded playoff field, with the October Classic around the corner. (Courtesy of Mary Hawthorn/The Fordham Ram)
MLB Playoffs Preview
Though the Oakland Coliseum will no longer house the beloved Athletics, their ever-so-loyal fans packed the stadium in its final games, giving the team a fitting sendoff. (Courtesy of Instagram/@Athletics)
What Does Team Relocation Actually Mean For Fans?
What was once a flourishing sports city has seen its last remaining professional team depart. (Courtesy of Instagram/@Athletics)
Athletics Bid Farewell To Oakland
With under a month to play, Aaron Judge has the edge in the MVP race, despite a historic season from Bobby Witt Jr. (Courtesy of Instagram/@Yankees)
MLB Season Review and Predictions: Where the League Stands in September
Graduate Student Katarina Birimac etched her name in the Fordham Cross Country record books at the A-10 Championships with her blazing 20:31.9 time in the 6K. (Courtesy of Naje Murray for the Atlantic 10/ Fordham Athletics)
Cross Country Finishes 10th and 13th at Atlantic 10 Championship
Fordham continued its strong start to the 2024 season at the Jasper Falls Invitational. (Courtesy of Vinny Dusovic for the Fordham Ram)
Cross Country Finishes 3rd and 6th at Jasper Falls XC Invite
Sophomore Jack Boerger led the pack during Saturday's Fordham Fiasco. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Cross Country Finishes 2nd and 3rd at Fordham Fiasco
Kate Meeks trudges ahead during Fordham's meet last Saturday. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Cross Country Finishes 3rd and 4th at Stony Brook Invitational
Cross Country season has now come to a close over this past weekend. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Cross Country Takes Part In NCAA Regionals
Both teams had an okay finish at the Atlantic 10 Championships. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Cross Country Competes at Atlantic 10 Championship
From left to right, Lauryn Sweeney, Ryan Naumann, Whitley Moody and Audrey Hayes line up with their families for Senior Day. They represent a senior class responsible for propelling Fordham Volleyball to unparalleled heights. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
“They’ve Revolutionized Fordham Volleyball”: Historic Senior Class Honored in Final Game
Fordham will return home for one last series this weekend, honoring their graduating class in the process. (Courtesy of Cici Rionda for The Ram)
Fordham Volleyball Swept in Chicago, Will Miss Playoffs
With four games left in the season, Fordham Volleyball faces an uphill journey in their quest for the A-10 playoffs. (Courtesy of Cici Rionda for the Fordham Ram)
Fordham Gets Revenge in Battle of the Rams, Falters at Davidson
Freshman pin hitter Bridget Woodruff floats one over for Fordham. (Courtesy of Vincent Dusovic for Fordham Athletics)
Volleyball Valiant in Defeat Against No. 20 Dayton
With her 1,444th kill on Oct. 9, Whitley Moody became Fordham Volleyball's all-time kill leader. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Moody Makes History as Fordham Volleyball Gains Momentum
After an inauspicious start to A-10 play, Fordham Volleyball will need to capitalize on a relatively weak upcoming schedule to get back into the playoff race. (Courtesy of Instagram/@fordhamvb)
Fordham Volleyball Winless in Washington
Daniel D'Ippolito looks to lead the Rams to an NCAA Tournament run. (Courtesy of Diego Martinez Reyes for The Fordham Ram)
Men’s Soccer Ends One Campaign, Starts Another
Junior Ede Gramberg gets back for the Rams, who inked their spot in the A-10 Semifinal against Dayton on Wednesday. (Courtesy of Cristina Stefanizzi for The Ram)
D’Ippolito’s Hat Trick Sends Men’s Soccer to Dayton
A quarter through the season, the Premier League is rife with surprises and storylines. (Courtesy of Instagram/@premierleague)
Premier League Matchday 1-11 Recap: Sensational Slot, Fierce Forest, & Underperforming United
The Rams fell short in their first A-10 postseason appearance since 2019. (Courtesy of Instagram/@fordhamwomenssoccer)
Women’s Soccer Falls to St. Joseph’s in the A-10s
Fordham's star pairing of juniors Andre Insalaco (left) and Daniel D'Ippolito (right) have propelled the club to a spot in the A-10 playoffs. (Courtesy of Caroline Hellstern for The Ram)
Men’s Soccer is A-10s Bound!
With their win over St. Bonaventure this week, the Rams have clinched an A-10 postseason appearance. (Courtesy of Diego Martinez-Reyes)
Women’s Soccer Thanks Its Seniors
Fordham Men's Tennis huddles before its hidden dual against FDU. (Courtesy of Instagram/@fordhammenstennis)
Men’s Tennis Does Double Duty
Julianne Nguyen and Nevena Kolarevic show off their hardwood after winning the A-10 Masters tournament. (Courtesy of Instagram/@fordhamwomenstennis)
Kolarevic and Nguyen Win Doubles Title at A-10 Masters
Fordham Women's Tennis has excelled thus far in fall play, culminating in a successful showing at ITA Regionals. (Courtesy of Instagram/@fordhamwomenstennis)
Women’s Tennis Impresses at ITA Regionals
The 2024 US Open was chock-full of unpredictable storylines. (Courtesy of Mary Hawthorn for The Fordham Ram)
The 2024 U.S. Open: New Names, Upsets and More
Fordham Men's Tennis has bounced back after a rough stretch of games. Right in time for A-10's. (Courtesy of Cristina Stefanizzi/The Fordham Ram)
Men’s Tennis Wins Back-to-Back Matches
After having an incredibly strong regular season, Women's Tennis will now look to continue their success in the A-10 Tourney. (Courtesy of Cristina Stefanizzi/The Fordham Ram)
Women’s Tennis Wraps Up Regular Season With Dominant Win
The Rams stayed competitive against strong opponents in their last races of the fall season. (Courtesy of Instagram/@fordhammenscrew)
Fordham Men’s Crew and Women’s Rowing Take On Their Last Races of 2024
A Fordham boat races across the waters of the Schuylkill River. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Fordham Women’s Rowing Competes at Head of the Schuylkill
The Rams wrap up their fall season with two victories against Bucknell. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Fordham Wins Two Events On The Susquehanna River
Fordham Rowing took part in the Head of the Schuylkill this weekend. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Rams Row With Ease at Head of the Schuylkill
The Rams had a dramatic improvement at this years event compared to last year. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Rowing Starts Off Season at Heart of the Housatonic
Fordham dominated the weekend. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Smooth Sailing at Spring Metropolitan Championship for Rowing
Scottie Scheffler won his second Masters green jacket, winning by four strokes, his second win in the last three years. (Courtesy of Instagram/@themasters)
2024 Masters Outlook
Fordham Golf closed out their fall season with standout performances from their underclassmen. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Fordham Golf Closes Fall Season
Fordham turned in another impressive performance, finishing 4th out of 10 teams at the SHU Fall Classic. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Golf Has Impressive Showing at SHU Fall Classic
Jake Mrva placed in the top four in individual standing as the Rams finished sixth at the Columbia August Invitational. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Golf Finishes Sixth at Columbia Autumn Invitational
Jake Mrva continued an impressive junior campaign but Fordham finished last in the MacDonald Cup. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Golf Competes at MacDonald Cup
The up-and-coming freshmen stayed consistent at the Ryan Lee Memorial. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)
Golf Competes at Ryan Lee Memorial
Brad Bohannon is the culprit in one of the more mind-boggling - and foreboding - betting scandals in sports history. (Courtesy of Instagram/@sec.base)
Overtime: Reflecting on the Most Beautifully Bad Betting Scandal in Sports History
Our Sports Editor, Jonah Ring (FCRH '26) shares some words about sports and politics in the wake of the election. (Courtesy of The Ram)
Overtime: Notes of a Sports Editor
For decades, the performance of the Washington Commanders has correlated with presidential election results. (Courtesy of Grace Campbell for The Fordham Ram)
Overtime: Does Football Determine the Presidential Election? Maybe.
Watson keels over after tearing his Achilles in Week 7; his injury was met with boos. (Courtesy of Instagram/@clevelanddotcom)
Overtime: Should We Boo Deshaun Watson?
Sports breed heroes, legends, and community; in consuming them, though, we can't ignore the off-field scandals that surround so many great athletes. (Courtesy of Instagram/@ryan_meyer_photography)
Overtime: The Lingering Ghosts of (Cincinnati) Sports
The era of Pat Riley (pictured) and sports jackets on the sidelines is over, but what led coaches to make such a stark stylistic transformation? (Courtesy of Instagram/@wallstreetmemoir)
Overtime: The Death of Well-Dressed Coaches in American Sports
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Christian Phillips, Video Producer

Christian Phillips is a junior from West Palm Beach, Florida, majoring in film and television with a concentration in television. He was a staff writer for the Culture section for Volume 106 and is joining the Ram Volume 107 as Photo/Video Editor. Outside of the Ram, Christian enjoys reading, writing and watching movies and also serves as Publicist for Fordham Experimental Theatre and Senior Representative for the Mimes and Mummers.

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"Heartstopper" pulls at every heartstring. (Courtesy of Grace Campbell for The Fordham Ram)

Causing Our Hearts To Stop Once Again

Christian Phillips, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024
Fan edit of "Wicked" poster causes controversy. (Courtesy of Instagram)

The Wild Controversy of “Wicked”

Christian Phillips, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Final girls in horror films are crucial to the genre (Courtesy of Grace Campbell/The Fordham Ram)

Last But Not Least: Never Forget The Final Girl

Christian Phillips, Staff Writer 
October 23, 2024
The New York Film Festival offers a multitude of activities any film-lover will enjoy. (Courtesy of Instagram)

An Inside Look at NYFF62

Christian Phillips, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Fordham students are excited for the fall season. (Courtesy of Mary Hawthorn for The Fordham Ram)

The Autumn Equinox is Upon Us!

Christian Phillips, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Mimes and Mummers rendition of "Carrie: The Musical" is sure to be a success.(Courtesy of Instagram)

Song, Dance and Telekinesis: “Carrie: The Musical” Opens Oct. 3

Christian Phillips, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Review apps often open the door to review harmful to business or ideas. (Courtesy of Instagram)

A Review of Review Apps

Christian Phillips, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Hilton rockily attempts to solidify her icon status as she returns to the pop spotlight. (Courtesy of Instagram)

“Infinite Icon” Review: Paris Hilton’s Lackluster Return to Pop

Christian Phillips, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Carpenter has exploded in popularity in recent months, climbing to the top of the charts. (Courtesy of Instagram)

The Rise of a “Short n’ Sweet” Pop Princess

Christian Phillips, Contributing Writer
September 18, 2024
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