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
Emma Kim

Emma Kim, News Editor

Emma Kim is a junior from Pittsburgh. She is double majoring in economics and English. She started as a contributing writer for news in her freshman year and was Assistant News Editor for Volume 104. She is excited to be News Editor for Volume 105. In addition to the Ram, Emma enjoys reading, participating in other clubs and exploring the city.

All content by Emma Kim
PAV is a “multifaith and interfaith student-led community with the mission to accompany [the] Bronx and greater NYC area neighbors in prayer, service, solidarity, and reflection.” (Courtesy of Carol Gibney for The Fordham Ram)

Pedro Arrupe Volunteers Give Back During the Holiday Season

Emma Kim, News Editor
November 29, 2023
Fudge masterfully balances modeling and her veterinarian ambitions. (Courtesy of Courtney Fudge for The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Junior’s Passions: From Fashion to STEM

Emma Kim, News Editor
November 8, 2023
The United Student Government (USG) Budgeting Committee is responsible for allocating the funds and reviewing the budget packet requests. (Courtesy of Samantha Minear/The Fordham Ram)

Rose Hill Clubs Discuss Budget Changes

Emma Kim, News Editor
November 8, 2023
Fordham hosted their annual family weekend from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29. The weekend was full of events from Spooky Bingo to a Continental Breakfast. (Courtesy of Cristina Stefnizzi for The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Community Celebrates Family Weekend

Emma Kim, News Editor
November 1, 2023
Higgins Clark, an FCLC alumna and New York Times-bestselling author, donated a million dollars for the Mary Higgins Clark Chair to aid Fordham’s creative writing department, provide scholarships for students and make the keynote speaker event happen. (Courtesy of Emma Kim/The Fordham Ram)

English Department’s Mary Higgins Clark Chair Event Hosts Author Ava Chin

Emma Kim, News Editor
October 25, 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
Fordham’s Rose Hill campus has had four bias/hate crime incidents over the last four years. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Fordham Addresses First Bias Incident of 2023

Emma Kim, News Editor
October 11, 2023
El Grito de Lares kicked off Latine Heritage Month with an outdoor social featuring food and games. (Courtesy of Alan Ventura for The Fordham Ram)

El Grito and Office of Multicultural Affairs Celebrate Latine Heritage Month

Emma Kim, News Editor
October 4, 2023
Beth Markowitz started her position as director for first- and second-year students this past August. (Courtesy of Beth Markowitz for The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Hires New Director for First- and Second-Year Students

Emma Kim, News Editor
September 27, 2023
The next, and fifth, bargaining session is scheduled for Oct. 4. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Resident Assistants Union Face Bargaining Obstacles

Emma Kim, News Editor
September 20, 2023
Rodrigo explores adolescence while on the threshold of adulthood. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Rodrigo Spills Her “GUTS” In Sophomore Album

Emma Kim, News Editor
September 13, 2023
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) and the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) hosted their annual BIPOC Student Mixer in the Great Hall on Sept. 7. (Courtesy of Instagram)

OMA and OSI Host Annual BIPOC Student Mixer in Great Hall

Emma Kim, News Editor
September 13, 2023
To commemorate the last meal served in the Marketplace since 1960, there will be a closing celebration on Oct. 5. (Courtesy of Alex Antonov/The Fordham Ram)

Marketplace Closure Leads to Destination Dining

Emma Kim, News Editor
September 6, 2023
The construction of the McShane Campus Center began in January 2020. (Courtesy of Alex Antonov/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Unveils McShane Campus Center Arcade

Emma Kim, News Editor
September 6, 2023
Patricia Peek, dean of undergraduate admissions and associate vice president, explained that Fordham has been committed to achieving a diverse student body for years. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Fordham Reacts to Ruling on Affirmative Action

Emma Kim, News Editor
September 6, 2023
Fordham's campus transforms from green to orange as the seasons transition from summer to fall (Courtesy of Instagram).

Recapping Fall 2022, Looking Toward Fall 2023

Emma Kim, News Editor
August 28, 2023
USG hosts "Meet the Candidates" for the 2023-24 election cycle. (Courtesy of Grace Galbreath/ The Fordham Ram)

USG Hosts Meet the Candidates for 2023-24 Election

Emma Kim and Grace Galbreath
April 28, 2023
Fordham's United Student Government hosted events, such as Plant a Seed, in honor of Earth day. (Courtesy of Instagram)

USG Sustainability Committee Hosts Earth Week

Emma Kim, News Editor
April 26, 2023
The excused absence policy has been restored to its original form, with clubs once again able to request excused absences. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Clubs Respond to Changed Excused Absence Policy

Emma Kim, News Editor
April 26, 2023
Fordham's environmental action plan is a guide to a seven-year transformation process for Fordham’s campuses. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Fordham Introduces Environmental Action Plan: Laudato Si’

Emma Kim, News Editor
April 26, 2023
Karam Youssef, GSB ’26, said that Fordham students held grievances with how the school handled Ramadan and the lack of opportunities for Arab American students. (Courtesy of Instagram)

MENA Town Hall Raises Awareness

Emma Kim, News Editor
April 19, 2023
The theme for Fordham’s seventh annual Giving Day is “Ignite Change!” (Courtesy of Instagram)

Fordham Hosts Seventh Annual Giving Day Event

Emma Kim, News Editor
April 19, 2023
Fordham Dining has offered premium dinner restaurant nights at both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Fordham Dining Hosts Premium Dinner Restaurant Nights

Emma Kim, News Editor
April 5, 2023
This year's Commuter Month will have four festival-themed events throughout the month, from March 23 to April 12. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Fordham’s Commuting Student Association Hosts Commuter Month

Emma Kim, News Editor
April 5, 2023
The course evaluations are now available to students under Blackboard, a course-management system. (Courtesy of Emma Kim/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Releases Course Evaluations

Emma Kim, News Editor
March 29, 2023
Fordham’s Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) celebrated the month at both Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Fordham Community Celebrates Women’s History Month Across Campuses

Emma Kim, News Editor
March 22, 2023
Campus Ministry celebrated Mardi Gras on Feb. 21 with food and music in the McShane Campus Center. (Courtesy of Olivia Griffin for The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Community Celebrates Mardi Gras Leading Up to Lent

Emma Kim, News Editor
March 8, 2023
Clarence Ball, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at the Gabelli School of Business, hosted a lecture and workshop on antiracism and allyship. (Courtesy of Ayla D'Silva for The Fordham Ram)

Diversity Action Coalition (DAC) Hosts Lecture and Workshop on Antiracism

Emma Kim, News Editor
March 8, 2023
A student survey done by Inside Higher Ed in 2021 during COVID-19 showed that 65% of students reported having fair or poor mental health. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Students Face Rising Need for Mental Health Services

Emma Kim, News Editor
February 22, 2023
On Wednesday, Feb. 8, Rose Hill held its monthly Student Life Council (SLC) in the McShane Campus Center with a special guest from one of the co-chairs of the Steering Committee. (Courtesy of Twitter)

SLC Discusses Steering Committee and Club Absences

Emma Kim, News Editor
February 15, 2023
Since the beginning of the year, there have been dozens of mass shootings across the United States. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Gun Violence Awareness Rises Over Recent Tragedies

Emma Kim, News Editor
February 8, 2023
Fordham recently launched the Fordham Hub, a website that “connects students with a variety of campus resources, including Academic Advising, Class Deans, Career Advising and more.” (courtesy of Alex Antonov for the Fordham Ram)

Fordham Launches the Fordham Hub

Emma Kim, News Editor
February 1, 2023
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.

Emma Kim, News Editor
January 25, 2023
The Walsh Family Library has unveiled two exhibits “Confronting Hate: Antisemitism, Racism and the Resistance” and “The Remnants of Jewish Life in the Bronx.” (Courtesy of Emma Kim/The Fordham Ram)

Walsh Family Library Presents Exhibits on Antisemitism and Racism

Emma Kim, News Editor
January 25, 2023
Courtesy of The Fordham Ram

Pulled Between Two Different Realities

Emma Kim, News Editor
January 25, 2023
The Clothesline Project involves asking students and others to write words of affirmation and encouragement to survivors of sexual assault and harrasment on white t-shirts. (Courtesy of The Fordham Ram/Pia Fischetti)

United Student Government’s CSM Hosts Biannual Week of Action

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
November 30, 2022
Fordham required the bivalent booster for students, faculty and staff. (Courtesy of Twitter)

An Update on Fordham’s Bivalent Vaccine Mandate

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2022
Fordham hosts the Gannon Lecture, featuring Marilyn Martone. (Courtesy of Fordham News)

Marilyn Martone Gives the 2022 Gannon Lecture

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2022
The BIPOC student social hour was canceled due to lack of attendance, but it will be revamped for next semester. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

CPS Discusses Importance of Community Among BIPOC Students

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
November 9, 2022
Oxi Day is a major celebration in Greece. (Courtesy of Maria Skevas for The Fordham Ram)

The Hellenic Society Celebrates Oxi Day

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
November 2, 2022
David Moran has founded both the Volleyball Club and The Rambling House in order to foster campus community. (Courtesy of David Moran/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Sophomore Fosters Community Through Founding Clubs

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
November 2, 2022
JSGA, which was founded in 2018, consists of student government presidents from all member institutions of the ​​Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU). (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

USG Joins JSGA in Letter to Congress

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
October 26, 2022
The ACE-FUPAC Mixer took place on Sept. 30 in North Dining with a large turnout from both clubs. (Courtesy of Julian Ogawa for The Fordham Ram)

Fordham’s ACE and FUPAC Host Mixer for Students

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
October 5, 2022
Fordham's Office of Multicultural Affairs celebrates cultural heritage months at the university regularly.

OMA Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
October 5, 2022
75 volunteers walked to Mosholu Park to help with the event. (Courtesy of Owen Sibal for The Fordham Ram)

Campus Ministry Partners with The Bronx is Blooming

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
September 28, 2022
Catherine McGlade earned her doctorate from Queen's University in Belfast. (Courtesy of Catherine McGlade for The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Welcomes New Assistant Dean

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
September 21, 2022
Dagger John's reopened this fall in the basement of the McShane Campus Center. (Courtesy of Emma Kim/The Fordham Ram)

Dagger John’s Reopens in Student Center

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
September 7, 2022
Fordham has updated their COVID-19 protocol for the fall semester. (Courtesy of the Ram Archives)

Fall Semester COVID-19 Protocol

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
August 29, 2022
The Fordham Foundry hosted the Battle of the Bronx with Manhattan College (Courtesy of Instagram).

Fordham Foundry Hosts Battle of the Bronx

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
April 27, 2022
Zellweger stars in the movie series with Grant and Firth. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Bridget Jones Film Series: The Best Comfort Movies

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
April 27, 2022
The USG Senate has approved a new academic transparency proposal. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

USG Approves Academic Transparency Proposal

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
April 13, 2022
USG's Diversity Action Coalition had a table on Friday at "Bronx Eats" with free shirts. (Courtesy of Emma Kim/The Fordham Ram)

USG’s Diversity Action Coalition Hosts Bronx Appreciation Week

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
April 6, 2022
Jillian Minahan Zucchetto is the new dean for FCRH's junior class. (Courtesy of Twitter)

FCRH Welcomes New Junior Class Dean

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
March 30, 2022
FCRH is holding two new seminars for students to attend. (Courtesy of Nick DeSilva/The Fordham Ram)

Two New Seminars Now Being Taught at Rose Hill

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
March 30, 2022
The GSB Dean's Council hopes to support local businesses in their conjunction. (Courtesy of Colin Wexler/The Fordham Ram)

GSB Dean’s Council Works with Local Bronx Business

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
March 23, 2022
OMA hosts multiple events to celebrate Women's History Month. (Courtesy of Facebook)

OMA Celebrates Women’s History Month

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
March 9, 2022
Liberty Partnerships Program has worked with Fordham since 1989. (Facebook)

Liberty Partnerships Program Continues to Help Students

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
February 23, 2022
Trevor Zicherman, vice president of the new photography club, photographed Fordham’s scenic Rose Hill campus. (Courtesy of Trevor Zicherman for The Fordham Ram)

Fordham University Introduces New Photography Club to Campus

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
February 16, 2022
Fordham's Cultural Engagement Internship program is partnering with Mott Haven Fridge Network to help bring fresh food to underserved communities. (Courtesy of Mott Haven Fridge for The Fordham Ram)

The Mott Haven Fridge Partners with CEIP

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2022
In the Omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fordham's dining services have been adjusted.

A Look at University Dining and COVID-19

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
February 2, 2022
Fordham's CCEL continues with their Engaged Leaders Fellowship program this semester.

Center for Community Engaged Learning Continues with Engaged Leaders Fellowship

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
February 2, 2022
Fordham's new student center opened its doors. (Courtesy of Emma Kim/The Fordham Ram)

An Update on Fordham’s New Student Center

Emma Kim, Assistant News Editor
January 26, 2022
This year, the CCEL's Thanksgiving Food Drive, partners with Violence Intervention Program. (Photo Courtesy of Unsplash)

Center for Community and Engaged Learning Hosts Thanksgiving Food Drive

Emma Kim, Contributing Writer
November 17, 2021
Walsh Library sustained major damage due to heavy flooding earlier this semester. (Courtesy of Emma Kim)

Almost Two Months After Flooding, Walsh Library Still Dealing with Aftermath

Emma Kim, Contributing Writer
October 27, 2021
The NYPL begins new programs in their Bronx libraries.

New York Public Library Offers New Programs in the Bronx

Emma Kim, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2021
FCRH Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in Fordham History

FCRH Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in Fordham History

Emma Kim, Contributing Writer
September 15, 2021
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