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Ava Erickson, Editor in Chief

Ava Erickson is a senior from Denver. Her passion for writing and language led her to double major in journalism and Spanish studies. She began working for the Ram at the end of her freshman year, writing for Culture and Opinion and later served as Culture Editor for one year. She is looking forward to taking on the role of Editor in Chief for Volume 104, as the Ram has been such an important part of her time in college!

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Many Fordham students utilize e-scooters and they store them in and around university buildings. (Courtesy of Hanif Amanullah/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Bans E-Scooters and E-Bikes

Ava Erickson, Editor in Chief
December 9, 2022
Courtesy of Nikoleta Papavasilakis for The Fordham Ram.

In a Windowless Room, Inspiration Is on the Walls

Ava Erickson, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2022
The NYHS exhibit explores the history of witchcraft in Salem, Mass. (Courtesy of Ava Erickson / The Fordham Ram)

Reclaiming The Story of The Salem Witch Trials

Ava Erickson, Editor in Chief
November 9, 2022
Fordham parents, students, staff and faculty members met on Southern Blvd. to protest the universitys mandate requiring the bivalent COVID-19 booster. (Courtesy of Ava Erickson/ The Fordham Ram)

Protesters Rally Against Fordham’s New Vaccine Mandate

Ava Erickson and Isabel Danzis
October 14, 2022
Oudkirk is currently awaiting her branch placement. (Courtesy of Olivia Oudkirk)

Senior Leads the Army ROTC Program

Ava Erickson, Managing Editor
September 21, 2022
Fordham will be changing some requirements for the upcoming semester. (Courtesy of the Ram Archives)

Fordham updates COVID-19 Protocols for Fall 2022

Ava Erickson, Editor in Chief
July 27, 2022

Fordham University Class of 2022 Valedictorians

Ava Erickson, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2022
Research shows that 65% of “girls” in these books are actually adult women. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Authors Need to Stop Using the Word “Girl” When Titling Books

Ava Erickson, Editor in Chief
April 13, 2022
From left to right, Production Editor Michael Sluck, Managing Editor Hanif Amanullah and award-winning Editor in Chief Ava Erickson at the event. (Courtesy of Caitria Demeroto/The Fordham Ram)

OSI Hosts Student Involvement Awards

Isabel Danzis and Ava Erickson
April 6, 2022
Loyola students voice their opinions of their current president. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Loyola Students Share Their Opinions on Tetlow

Ava Erickson, Editor in Chief
March 9, 2022
Tetlow will be Fordhams first female president. (Courtesy of Fordham News)

Tetlow Meets with Student Press to Discuss Presidency

Ava Erickson, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2022
Moshfeghs Homesick for Another World is a gritty exploration of humanity. (Courtesy of Twitter)

The Hidden Beauty of Short Stories

Ava Erickson, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2022

Student Life Council Holds First Town Hall Meeting of the Semester

Ava Erickson, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2022
Erickson treasures memories of exchanging homemade Valentines in elementary school. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Valentine’s Day: A Sprinkle of Glitter in a Dreary Month

Ava Erickson, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2022
Tania Tetlow, J.D. Announced as the New President of Fordham University 

Tania Tetlow, J.D. Announced as the New President of Fordham University 

Ava Erickson, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2022
On Friday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 20, Fordham’s Expressions Dance Alliance performed its fall semester show “Fusion,” which featured 12 dances performed by the company. (Courtesy of Ava Erickson for The Fordham Ram)

Fordham’s Expressions Dance Alliance Presents Fall Show

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
December 1, 2021
The Jetés perform “The Nutcracker” every year, but with more dancers, they were able to extend the Land of Sweets scene. (Courtesy of Ava Erickson/The Fordham Ram).

Fordham’s Jetés Perform their Annual “The Nutcracker” Show

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
December 1, 2021
Meg Luca, GSB ’22, led Expressions’ master class on Nov. 2. (Courtesy of Meg Luca/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Dance Clubs Hold Open Classes for all Experience Levels

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
November 10, 2021
Amanda Thomas, FCRH 22, has called many places her home throughout her life. (Courtesy of Amanda Thomas for The Fordham Ram)

Senior Lives a Nomadic Life

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
October 27, 2021
The Mimes and Mummers staged their first in-person show in Collins Auditorium on Oct. 7. (Courtesy of Nick DeSilva for the Fordham Ram)

The Mimes and Mummers Return to the Stage with “Footloose”

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
October 20, 2021
Fordhams Hot Notes a capella group performs on the Keating Steps. (courtesy of Ava Erickson for the Fordham Ram)

USG’s Keating Steps Showcases Fordham’s Performance Groups

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
October 6, 2021
The 2021 Erasing Borders Dance Festival, presented by the Indo-American Arts Council featured 10 artists trained in different styles of Indian dance. (Courtesy of Facebook)

The Erasing Borders Dance Festival Highlights Indian Dance

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
September 29, 2021
Ava Erickson provides tips and tricks for students interested in cooking on campus. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti for the Fordham Ram)

How to (or not to) Cook for Yourself in College

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
September 22, 2021
Nazario’s painting “Screengrab” was inspired by an image of a young suicide bomber whose mission was thwarted. (Courtesy of Lazarus Nazario)

Lazarus Nazario On The Therapeutic Power of Artwork

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
April 28, 2021
The triple crown of hiking includes the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and the Appalachian Trail. (Courtesy of Facebook)

The Triple Crown of Hiking: 8,000 Miles of Walking

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
April 14, 2021
The Electric Transformation of Transportation

The Electric Transformation of Transportation

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
April 14, 2021
The 2021 Netflix documentary “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” uses dramatic reenactments to convey wiretapped phone conversations. (Courtesy of Facebook)

“Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” Addresses Corruption in Higher Education

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
March 31, 2021
Diet Prada, a popular fashion watchdog Instagram account, revealed they are being sued by Dolce & Gabbana for defamation. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Dolce & Gabbana Sues Popular Fashion Instagram Diet Prada

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
March 24, 2021
2021 Grammy Awards Highlights: Winners, Performances and Fashion

2021 Grammy Awards Highlights: Winners, Performances and Fashion

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
March 17, 2021
Abigail Barlow (left) and Emily Bear (right) have taken TikTok and the musical theatre world by storm with “Bridgerton” the musical. (Courtesy of Twitter)

“Bridgerton” The Musical Takes TikTok by Storm

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
March 3, 2021
Such a Fun Age asks readers to reflect on their internal biases, all while diving deep into the human subconscious as a whole. (Picture courtesy of Twitter).

“Such a Fun Age” Perfectly Accompanies the Conversation about Performative Activism

Ava Erickson, Culture Editor
February 10, 2021
The runoff race in Georgia will determine which party has control of the U.S. Senate. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Georgia Runoff Race Could Turn the Tides in the Senate

Ava Erickson, Contributing Writer
December 2, 2020
Avenue Gyro is a new eatery near the Fordham campus. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Avenue Gyro: A Fantastic Addition to Arthur Avenue

Ava Erickson, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2020
Austin Tong’s lawsuit against Fordham was dismissed by the New York Supreme Court (Courtesy of Twitter).

Tong’s Lawsuit Dismissal Highlights Complexities of Case

Ava Erickson, Contributing Writer
November 4, 2020
Biden’s plan is a better solution for climate change (Courtesy of Twitter).

Biden’s Climate Plan is a Step in the Right Direction

Ava Erickson, Contributing Writer
October 28, 2020
TikTok has become a major source of dark humor from Gen Z (Hunter Benegas/The Fordham Ram).

Gen Z Feminists Use Dark Humor to Express Frustration

Ava Erickson, Contributing Writer
October 21, 2020
Zoom fatigue makes online learning difficult for students. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Researchers Compile Tips To Battle Zoom Fatigue

Ava Erickson, Contributing Writer
September 30, 2020
Keeping Up With the Kardashians is finally ending. (Courtesy of Facebook)

The Kardashians Shift Gears: The End of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians”

Ava Erickson, Contributing Writer
September 23, 2020
Fordham University joins colleges across the country in the attempt to combat COVID-19 on campus. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Fordham’s COVID-19 Policies Have a Promising Start

Ava Erickson, Contributing Writer
September 9, 2020
Tiger King has taken the world by storm. (Courtesy of Facebook)

“Tiger King” Thrills to a Fault

Ava Erickson, Staff Writer
April 15, 2020
Roman Holiday was released in 1953. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Classic Review: “Roman Holiday” Holds Up

Ava Erickson, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2020
The podcast “The Moth” releases weekly episodes called “The Moth Radio Hour,” which share a panoply of interesting and diverse stories about lots of different people. (Courtesy of Facebook)

“The Moth” Shares Raw Human Experiences

Ava Erickson, Contributing Writer
February 19, 2020
Bocca di Bacco, with three locations across New York City, offers delicious, well-crafted traditional Italian food. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Bocca di Bacco: Impeccable Italian

Ava Erickson, Contributing Writer
February 12, 2020
A new app Byte is reminiscent of Vine. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Byte Vs. TikTok

Ava Erickson, Contributing Writer
February 5, 2020
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