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
Samantha Minear

Samantha Minear, Features Editor

Samantha “Sam” Minear is a senior from Long Branch, N. J., majoring in international studies and communications. She started as a contributing writer during her freshman year and slowly ascended the ranks to Features Editor. Sam is passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices and bringing awareness to otherwise taboo or marginalized topics. Outside of the Ram, Sam can be seen flexing her muscles as an RA in Finlay Hall or playing the flute.

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Fordham University received a $50 million dollar grant from the EPA under the Biden-Harris administration. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Fordham Awarded $50 Million EPA Grant Last December

Samantha Minear, Features Editor Emeritus
January 24, 2024
As a result of the data breach, the university has “terminated ties with the vendor,” citing outdated security practices which lead to this issue. (Courtesy of Alex Antonov/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Emails Affected in Data Breach

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
November 29, 2023
On the first of many points of discussion, Tetlow addressed the 6% tuition hike for the 2023-24 academic year. (Courtesy of Isabel Danzis/The Fordham Ram)

President Tetlow Holds Meeting with Student Press

Samantha Minear and Isabel Danzis
November 29, 2023
Hanif Amanullah, FCRH ’24, studied abroad in Kenya. He participated with the School of Field Studies (SFS), an external organization which focuses on study abroad experiences “through field-based learning and research.” (Courtesy of Hanif Amanullah for The Fordham Ram)

Students Express Concern Over Fordham’s African Study Abroad Offerings

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
November 15, 2023
Since 2004, October has been designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in an effort to raise awareness of the potential risks of Internet scams and hacking. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Fordham IT Raises Awareness in Honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
November 1, 2023
On Oct. 14, the Fordham Muslim Student Association joined a protest for the liberation of Palestine. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Fordham Reacts to Conflict in Gaza Strip

Samantha Minear and Emma Kim
October 25, 2023
In his talk, Sergei Chapnin reflected on the state of politics in Ukraine. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Russian Journalist Educates on Religious Context in Russo-Ukraine War

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
October 25, 2023
The Tie That Binds: Today, Tomorrow & Forever

The Tie That Binds: Today, Tomorrow & Forever

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
October 11, 2023
(Courtesy of Twitter)

Fordham Remains Prepared for Severe Weather

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
October 11, 2023
There are two tracks for the major: a general track and an American Chemical Society (ACS) track. (Courtesy of Fordham University)

Fordham Introduces New Major in Biochemistry

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
September 20, 2023
Maura Mast, Ph.D., dean of Fordham College at Rose Hill, and Laura Auricchio, Ph.D., dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center, collaborated to establish the advising center to replace the university’s previous system of advising. (Courtesy of Fordham University)

Fordham Phases in Second Wave of Advising Program

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
September 13, 2023
Fordham students will have the opportunity to take courses with the Asian American studies attribute starting this summer with Kim’s course titled “Race and Contemporary Film.” (Courtesy of Twitter)

Fordham Announces Asian American Studies Program

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
April 19, 2023
In 2022, Fordham University was ranked 32 of the 50 most expensive universities in the U.S., according to CBS News. (Courtesy of Unsplash/ Mathew Lancaster)

Fordham Announces 6% Tuition Increase

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
April 19, 2023
Gomes, who survived the Sandy Hook shooting, fights for gun reform. (Courtesy of Jordan Gomes for The Fordham Ram)

Sophomore Advocates For A Safer Tomorrow

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
April 5, 2023
On Feb. 7, Campus Ministry held a Common Grounds conversation titled, “Current Realities of Migrants and Asylum Seekers.” (Courtesy of Twitter)

Fordham Hosts Lecture on Migration at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
February 15, 2023
In their first email of the spring semester, the Outdoors Club — known for their regular rock climbing events — wrote to members: “due to reasons out of our control, our funding has been severely diminished.” The email cited these budget cuts as the reason for why they will no longer be able to do events of their “usual caliber.” (Courtesy of Instagram)

USG Faces Backlash Amid Club Budget Changes

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
February 15, 2023
The treatment of media as a disposable form of entertainment marks the beginning of a terrible reckoning. (Courtesy of Instagram)

The Importance of Media Preservation

Samantha Minear, Features Editor
February 1, 2023
The U.S. did not contribute money to fight climate change at COP27 in Egypt. (Courtesy of Twitter)

American Commitment is Needed to Fight Climate Change

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
November 30, 2022
In summer 2020, the university released a plan to “[address] racism” and “[educate] for justice.” (Courtesy of Instagram)

Update on Fordham’s Diversity Action Plan

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
November 30, 2022
Campus Ministry held a Common Grounds conversation about the topic of food insecurity in New York City. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Campus Ministry Holds Conversation About Food Insecurity

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2022
The midterm elections took place on Nov. 8. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Students Talk Voter Participation

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2022
Incumbent Kathy Hochul, former lieutenant governor, is face-to-face against Representative Lee Zeldin. (Courtesy of Twitter)

New York Faces Contentious Gubernatorial Race

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
November 8, 2022
The topic of nuclear disarmament has grown more contentious since the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Fordham Hosts Event on Nuclear Weapons

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
November 2, 2022
Filipino Heritage Month takes place during October. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Fordham Celebrates Filipino American History Month

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
October 26, 2022
“Melodrama” should be a required listen for all growing youth. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Lorde Provides Solace through Sound

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
October 12, 2022
Fordham students have multiple opinions about the campus' political affiliation. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Students Look Toward More Liberal Future

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
October 12, 2022
The Degree Works update has been surprisingly controversial. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

Degree Works Gets a New Look

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
October 5, 2022
President Tetlow Holds Interfaith Picnic

President Tetlow Holds Interfaith Picnic

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
September 7, 2022
Fordham's fall semester is full of events and opportunities for students. (Mackenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Fall Semester Run-Down

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
August 29, 2022
Campus groups like University Housing Program participated in the event. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Fordham Club Hosts Bronx Celebration Day

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
April 27, 2022
Santiago Vidal Calvo and Ava Coogan were elected as president and vice president of Fordham’s United Student Government (Courtesy of Instagram).

Conversation with Winner of USG Executive Ticket

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
April 27, 2022
USG Sustainability Committee hosted a week of events to celebrate Earth Week. (Courtesy of USG Sustainability Committee)

USG Sustainability Committee Hosts Earth Week

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
April 13, 2022
Dr. Roy R. Grinker is a specalist in disability studies. (Courtesy of the Office of Disability Studies for The Fordham Ram)

The Disability Studies Program Host Annual Distinguished Lecture

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
April 6, 2022
When Wilson has free time, she channels her energy into crocheting accessories such as bucket hats. (Courtesy of Caroline Wilson for The Fordham Ram)

Senior Discovers Passion for Crochet

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
March 30, 2022
The Quinn Library has compiled a digital collection that looks at the Black experience. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Digital Collections Spotlight: Celebrating Black History Month

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
March 9, 2022
Ukraine is advocating for the end of Russian occupation on the Ukrainian territories of Crimea and Donbas. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Russian-Ukraine Conflict Escalates

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
February 23, 2022
The new commuter student lounge has become the go-to spot for Fordham commuters. (Courtesy of The Fordham Ram/Nick DeSilva)

Commuter Students Weigh in on New Student Center

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2022
My Testament for Those With Impostor Syndrome

My Testament for Those With Impostor Syndrome

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2022
Anti-Asian hate has been on the rise since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in 2020.

A Rise in Anti-Asian American Hate: A Fordham Perspective

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
February 2, 2022
Beijing, the capital of China, also acts as the capital of the Eastern economy. Largely considered to be the lingua franca of business, Mandarin is a very important language globally.

Fordham Introduces a Chinese Studies Major

Samantha Minear, Assistant News Editor
January 26, 2022
Fordham Senior Service day this year was a collaboration in-between the Senior Week Committee and Bronx organization, Part of the Solution. (Courtesy of Allevents)

Senior Week Committee Joins with Part of the Solution for Senior Service Day

Samantha Minear, Contributing Writer
November 17, 2021
The Fordham Flirts Instagram page has seen a steady uptick in account interactions since its inception in September. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Fordham Flirts Joins the Growing Fordham Meme Social Media Accounts

Samantha Minear, Contributing Writer
November 10, 2021
Public Safety Issues Warning about the Cats on Rose Hill Campus

Public Safety Issues Warning about the Cats on Rose Hill Campus

Samantha Minear, Contributing Writer
October 27, 2021
The 2021 New York mayoral election is the first to use ranked-choice voting. (Courtesy of Curbed NY)

New York City Moves to Ranked Choice Voting

Sebastian Diaz and Samantha Minear
February 24, 2021
Candidates compete in crowded field for the New York City mayor's office. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Meet the Candidates for New York City’s 2021 Mayoral Race

Sebastian Diaz and Samantha Minear
February 10, 2021
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