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
Taylor Herzlich

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor

Taylor Herzlich is a senior at Fordham College at Rose Hill. She is majoring in journalism with a minor in English. Taylor started writing for the Ram her freshman year and she considers it to be one of her best decisions. Joining the Ram helped convince her to pursue her passions and earn a liberal arts degree. This will be her second volume as Opinion Editor, and she could not be more excited to get back to writing and editing.

All content by Taylor Herzlich
Courtesy of Nikoleta Papavasilakis for The Fordham Ram.

Encouraging Journalistic Pursuits: In Defense of Liberal Arts

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
November 2, 2022
It's time for Kanye West to be held accountable for his blatantly antisemitic rhetoric. (Courtesy of Instagram)

We Have a Moral Responsibility to Cancel Kanye

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
October 26, 2022
Styles is receiving a lot more criticism than adoration from fans this year. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Please Stop Hypersexualizing Harry Styles

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
September 14, 2022
Austin Butler gave a show-stopping performance as Elvis. (Courtesy of Twitter)

“Elvis” is Every Fan’s Dream

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
September 7, 2022
If we ignore the direct cause of shootings and use mental health as a scapegoat, then we must focus on why men are so violent. (Coutesy of Twitter)

The Cause of Gun Violence: Mental Health or Men?

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
September 7, 2022
Communal bathrooms provide a space for freshman to meet new people. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

Bathrooms are for Bonding

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
August 29, 2022
Taylor Swift will receive an honorary degree from NYU next month. (Courtesy of Twitter)

“Dishonorary” Degrees Devalue College Efforts

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor Emerita
April 27, 2022
The annual Thanksgiving rush reached near pre-pandemic levels this year, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). (Courtesy of Twitter)

Holidays Prove We Need to Learn to Live With the Pandemic

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
December 1, 2021
New polls showing increasingly violent political tendencies. Almost a third of Republicans support using violence to “save” the United States, according to a new poll by the Public Religion Research Institute. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Increased Political Polarization and Violence Threatens American Democracy

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
November 10, 2021
Alessandra Carino, FCRH ‘23, is a big part of campus life at Fordham. (courtesy of Herzlich)

Junior Follows her Passion for Theology

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
November 3, 2021
The Fordham fountain, located in the middle of campus, is a great place to unwind even when it gets cold. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

The Fordham Fountain is an Oasis, No Matter The Weather

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
August 29, 2021
The Cafeteria is one of Fordham’s many dining options on campus. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Dining: A Bonding Experience

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
August 29, 2021
Publicity surrounding sexist jokes about Swift has resurfaced after the singer called out Netflix for an offensive line in the streaming service’s new show, “Ginny & Georgia.” (Courtesy of Facebook)

Swifties: Victims of Internalized Misogyny

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
April 21, 2021
The Danger of Sexism on College Campuses

The Danger of Sexism on College Campuses

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
April 21, 2021
New York State recently legalized recreational marijuana, a notable switch in stance after years of slow change and pushback.

Legalization of Marijuana Prevents Injustice

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
April 14, 2021
On Friday, March 19, President Biden fell a notable three times while walking up the steps of Air Force One. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Biden’s Fall Reminds Us of What’s Missing from Our Political Representation

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
March 31, 2021
Spoiler Alert: Titular character Rory Gilmore is the unsuspecting villain of “Gilmore Girls.” (Courtesy of Cory Bork, The Fordham Ram)

Rory Gilmore: The True Villain of “Gilmore Girls”

Taylor Herzlich, Opinion Editor
February 17, 2021
Though not without its flaws, Fordham’s policies handled the COVID-19 pandemic well. (Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

Fall Semester is a Cautious Success for Fordham

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
December 2, 2020
Before Biden and Harris take office, they are tasked with selecting a diverse set of Cabinet members. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Biden’s Promise of a Diverse Cabinet Must Be Fulfilled

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
November 18, 2020
Biden’s victory came largely from Pennslyvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, among other swing states (Courtesy of Twitter).

Biden Has “Blue Wall” to Thank for Victory

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
November 11, 2020
The latest forms of voter outreach have utilized unusual methods (Courtesy of Twitter).

AOC’s Twitch Stream Proves New Ways to Campaign

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
While polls can provide important foresight, they are not always accurate (Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram).

Swing State Polls Are No Guarantee

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
Both former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump were disrespectful during the first presidential debate for the upcoming election. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Presidential Debate Highlights Lack of Political Respect

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
October 7, 2020
COVID-19 has drastically changed how political campaigns operate. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Political Campaigns Must Innovate in a New Landscape

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges have removed SAT or ACT requirements from applications. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Traditional Standardized Testing Must Be Re-evaluated

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
Former Democratic presidential nominees have come out in support of former Vice President Joe Biden. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Former Democratic Nominees Unite Against President Trump

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
September 16, 2020
A recent slew of anti-semitic incidents has drawn attention to its continued presence in 2020 (Courtesy of Flickr).

The Internet Reckons with the Rise of Anti-Semitic Crimes

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
September 9, 2020
President Trump's administration has sparked intense debates about political correctness. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Trump Supporters Do Not Value Political Correctness

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
April 22, 2020
Liberty University has come under scrutiny for their handling of COVID-19 on their campus. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Liberty University’s Recklessness Amid COVID-19

Taylor Herzlich, Contributing Writer
April 15, 2020
The funding of presidential campaigns play an important role in the election. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Increasing Campaign Spending Limits Presidential Possibilities

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
March 25, 2020
Social media plays an important role in the election process. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Social Media Alters Election Etiquette

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
March 11, 2020
Journalism is not dying, contrary to what some people may say. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Encouraging Journalistic Pursuits

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
Age is a hot topic in selecting a Democratic nominee for President. (Courtesy of Twitter)

The Reality of Age in the Presidential Election

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
Before the Iowa caucus, Iowa State University banned chalking on campus. (Courtesty of Flickr)

Iowa State University’s Chalking Ban Threatens Freedom of Speech

Taylor Herzlich, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
In the wake of Charlottesville, officials must be cautious with gun rallies. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Safety Precautions at Gun Rallies Must Continue

Taylor Herzlich, Contributing Writer
February 5, 2020
Signs attempt to discourage people from smoking or vaping. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Congress’ Measures to Combat Nicotine Use: Another Prohibition?

Taylor Herzlich, Contributing Writer
January 22, 2020
Harvard educational expert Michael Horn predicts that 25% of colleges will “fail” in some way in the next 20 years. (Courtesy of Twitter)

“The College Experience” is Indispensable

Taylor Herzlich, Contributing Writer
September 11, 2019
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