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

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director, Opinion Editor

Columnist volume 101, Editorial Director and Opinion Editor volume 102

All content by Kelly Christ
Students are returning to academic campuses despite concerns about COVID-19. (Courtesy of

Careful Reopening Required for Spring Semester

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director Emerita
February 10, 2021
The new pilot program will protect mentally ill individuals. (Courtesy of Flickr)

NYPD Pilot Program Shows Hope for Justice

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director
December 2, 2020
Hunter Benegas / The Fordham Ram

Making Up for Lost Time

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director
October 28, 2020
All across the country, indie bookstores fought back against Amazon’s dominance with the “Boxed Out” campaign. (Courtesy of Facebook)

“Boxed Out” Bookstores Call Out Amazon in the Best Possible Way

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director
October 28, 2020
J.K. Rowling has made headlines for her transphobic comments throughout the past year. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Reconciling the Loss of a Role Model

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director
September 30, 2020
Charlie Kaufman's adapation diverges from Ian Reid's text. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Charlie Kaufman’s Confusing “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” Departs From the Book

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director and Opinion Editor
September 16, 2020
The Black Lives Matter movement had gained immense momentum on social media over the summer (Courtesy of Twitter).

Finding Meaning in Social Media Activism

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director
August 23, 2020

New Student Orientation Welcomes Freshmen Virtually and in Person

Kelly Christ, Opinion Editor
August 23, 2020
Diverse literature in school curriculums must go beyond narratives of oppression (Courtesy of Twitter).

A Necessary Exercise in Empathy

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director
June 27, 2020

We Must Not Ignore the Toll of COVID-19 on the Bronx

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director
May 29, 2020
Dr. Phil's career has been shrouded in controversy for many years. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Dr. Phil’s Comments Exemplify a Problematic Career

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director
April 22, 2020
Epcot has closed for the longest time period in history due to Covid-19. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Epcot is Closed But Its Magic Abounds

Kelly Christ, Opinion Editor
April 22, 2020
Stay-at-home orders have contributed to increased rates of domestic and child abuse. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Stay-at-Home Orders Lead to Altered Family Dynamics

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director
April 15, 2020
Movie theaters remain cultural traditions in the United States. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Preserving the Magic of the Movies

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director
April 1, 2020
This year's pool of Democratic candidates was the most diverse yet. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Representation in Politics Hindered by Electability

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director
March 11, 2020
“The Circle,” a Netflix original reality TV show explores the way people connect and interact online. (Courtesy of Facebook)

“The Circle” Plays At Our Desire To Connect

Kelly Christ, Opinion Editor
March 4, 2020
Gun control remains important two years after the shooting in Parkland. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Remembering the Resilience of Parkland

Kelly Christ, Editorial Director
March 4, 2020
Nicholas Zaromatidis, GSB `21 has been an RA since his sophomore year. (Courtesy of Nicholas Zaromatidis/ The Fordham Ram)

Junior RA Aids In Freshman Transition

Kelly Christ, Opinion Editor
February 12, 2020
The Crown Loses its Brightest Jewels

The Crown Loses its Brightest Jewels

Kelly Christ, Opinion Editor
January 22, 2020
Experiment with mindfulness. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Exploring the Merits of Mindfulness

Kelly Christ, Columnist
December 4, 2019
Michael Phelps, Olympic superstar, has begun speaking out about mental health. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Athletes Get Real About Their Mental Health

Kelly Christ, Columnist
November 20, 2019
Small acts of compassion can have a greater impact than one may think. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Battling Grief With Compassion

Kelly Christ, Columnist
November 13, 2019
Instagram influencers frequently promote detox teas to their followers. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Detoxing Instagram Culture: The Power of the Influencer

Kelly Christ, Columnist
November 6, 2019
Looking For Alaska exemplifies how TV shows should depict mental health. (Courtesy of Twitter)

“Looking for Alaska” Portrays Mental Health Well

Kelly Christ, Columinst
October 30, 2019
College students experience increased anxiety during midterms. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Midterms Test College Students’ Mental Health

Kelly Christ, Columinst
October 16, 2019
Pictured: Chanel Miller. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Sexual Assault Cases Can Revictimize the Victim

Kelly Christ, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
Comedian Conan O'Brien has tweeted about his mental health, helping to normalize therapy. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Careless Comedy Can Affect Mental Health

Kelly Christ, Columnist
October 2, 2019
Vaping addictions are symptomatic of larger problems. (Courtesy of Facebook, Graphic by Kieran Press-Reynolds)

Vaping Addictions Signify Larger Issues

Kelly Christ, Columnist
September 25, 2019
Global climate change has begun to take a toll on people ‘ s mental health. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Anxieties Warm Along with the Climate

Kelly Christ, Columnist
September 18, 2019
SNL comedian, Pete Davidson, has spoken out about the impacts internet trolls have on his mental well being.

It’s Time For People to Cancel “Cancel” Culture

Kelly Christ, Columnist
September 11, 2019
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