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
Nicole Braun

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor

Nicole Braun is a senior from Saddle River, N.J. and she is thrilled to be a member of Volume 105! Her love for writing and editing led her to begin writing for Volume 102, serve as Opinion Editor for Volume 104 and pursue a degree in English with a concentration in creative writing. Outside of her love for the Ram, Nicole enjoys reading, discussing and debating all sorts of media and playing volleyball with her friends.

All content by Nicole Braun
Rogers' new album speaks to fans in intimate ways. (Courtesy of Nicole Braun for The Fordham Ram)

Who Wouldn’t “Kill” for the Perfect Pair of Jeans?

Nicole Braun and Lusa Holmstrom
April 17, 2024
Antonoff inspires and reflects in new Bleachers album. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Bleachers New Album Shows A New Blossoming

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor Emeritus
March 13, 2024
Some CVS locations now sell mifepristone, a pill that induces abortion. (Courtesy of Twitter/ @thehill)

False Hope in the Fight for Abortion Access

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor Emeritus
March 6, 2024
For Nora Ephron fans, the entire city is transformed by her influence. (Courtesy of Twitter)

A Love Letter to Nora Ephron’s New York City

Nicole Braun and Evan McManus
November 29, 2023
The lovable characters of “Peanuts 2000” provide a return to childhood. (Courtesy of Nicole Braun/The Fordham Ram)

The Childlike Magic of “Peanuts 2000”

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
November 29, 2023
When we have earbuds in, we are not paying attention to our environment.

Fordham Students, Lend Us Your Ears

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
November 8, 2023
I Choose The Fordham Ram

I Choose The Fordham Ram

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
October 4, 2023
Bleacher’s newest single revels in the fun of being young in the city, and teases their upcoming album. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Bleachers’ Newest Single Enchants the “Modern Girl”

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
September 27, 2023
Burning Man festival planners need to face the realities of their festival's environmental impact.

Burning Man Extinguished by Floods

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
September 13, 2023
There are many clubs on Fordham's campus that allow students to develop a catalog of published writing (Courtesy of Unsplash).

Read All About in Your Campus Newspaper

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
August 28, 2023
There are countless college stereotypes that one has likely encountered throughout their life, and they tend to set expectations for life on campus (Courtesy of Fordham News)

Disproving “College Student” Misconceptions

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
August 28, 2023
Carlson’s firing from Fox News leaves a vacuum in the journalism industry. (Courtesy of Twitter)

The Sun Sets On a Significant Era of Journalism

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
April 26, 2023
Italian American cuisine is a wonderful representation of blending cultures. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Cross-Cultural Food Exchanges? That’s Amore.

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
April 19, 2023
Breeding French bulldogs for aesthetic qualities is unethical and harmful. (Courtesy of Twitter)

You Should Paws & Reflect on Dog-Breeding Practices

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
April 5, 2023
Paltrow is under fire for her controversial anti-inflammatory lifestyle. (Courtesy of Twitter)

What’s the Inside Scoop on Goop?

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
March 29, 2023
Hartlieb plans to lobby for period poverty awareness in her career. (Courtesy of Abby Hartlieb for The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Sophomore Raises Period Poverty Awareness

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
March 29, 2023
The word choice in Roald Dahl’s novels should be preserved. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Dahl and the Dangerous Deletions

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
March 22, 2023
The Church of England considers changing the language used to refer to God (Courtesy of Twitter)

God, Hallowed Be Thy Gender

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
March 8, 2023
For the first time in 30 years, Virginia Woolf’s work is on display through the New York Public Library. (Courtesy of Nicole Braun for The Fordham Ram)

An Exhibit of One’s Own: Woolf at the NYPL

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
February 15, 2023
Galentine’s Day is a wonderful way to celebrate the platonic loves in your life. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Galentine’s Day Is A Love Letter to Friendship

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
February 15, 2023
"Wednesday" has already acquired a cult following in the short time since its release, but it may not be fully deserved. (Courtesy of Instagram)

“Wednesday” is Woefully, Yet Wonderfully, Bad

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
February 1, 2023
Social media poses a major detriment to society’s mental health. (Courtesy of Twitter)

The Problems Posed by Social Media Are Not Metaphysical

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
February 1, 2023
Women characters are too frequently likened to violent, male characters, due to their daring to be unlikeable. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Every Woman Shouldn’t Have To Be An Anti-Hero

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
November 30, 2022
Our current understanding of witchcraft is as a countercultural movement to combat political polarization. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Witchcraft Can Ground Us in Dire Political Times

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
November 9, 2022
Hop on the Dragon Wagon

Hop on the Dragon Wagon

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
November 2, 2022
In April, New York State approved the issuance of three new casino licenses. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Stop Treating Abortion Rights Like a Political Pawn

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
November 2, 2022
“Our Selves” Sparks Dialogue on Womanhood That Spans Genres and Generations. (Courtesy of Nicole Braun/The Fordham Ram)

“Our Selves”: Womanhood That Spans Genres and Generations

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
October 12, 2022
With Climate Week NYC happening just a few weeks ago, it is the perfect time to reflect on our relationship with the environment as consumers. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

Avoiding the Murky Waters of Greenwashing

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
October 5, 2022
A study found that “54 percent of Americans ages 13 to 38 would become an influencer if given the chance.” (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

You Shouldn’t Aspire To Be an Influencer

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
September 28, 2022
Self-love and plastic surgery cannot coexist without whole self-acceptance. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

Plastic Surgery Isn’t a Quick Fix for Self-Love

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
September 21, 2022
“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” spin-off will focus on joyriders Sam and Victor. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Hollywood’s Banking on Your Favorites – but They Should Do it with Intent

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
September 7, 2022
Days Like These Are Okay

Days Like These Are Okay

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
September 7, 2022
The Writing Center is located in Walsh Library. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti/The Fordham Ram)

Don’t Discount the Writing Center

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
August 29, 2022
FDM fundraises for cancer research during the year through events. (Courtesy of Facebook)

The Importance of Clubs at Fordham

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
August 29, 2022
King has been an active member of Fordham Dance Marathon (FDM). (Courtesy of Instagram)

Senior Loves Building Communities

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
March 9, 2022
Simon Martial, Michelle Go’s murder, is seen being arrested by the NYPD.(Courtesy of Instagram)

The Problem with Linking Mental Health to Violence

Nicole Braun, Opinion Editor
February 2, 2022
The FDA authorized Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 in late October. (Courtesy of Facebook)

COVID-19 Era Children Might Face Same Uncertainties as Post-9/11 Generation

Nicole Braun, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
Ultimately, even though Biden is only bringing home one massive victory from the G20 summit, we can still hope that COP26 will be a bigger success — if only the world leaders wake up and see the threat posed by climate change. (Courtesy of Twitter)

G20 Summit Falls Flat Without World Leaders

Nicole Braun, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
Women’s rights activists gathered on Oct. 2 to protest Senate Bill 8, the latest threat to women’s reproductive rights. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Recent Women’s Rights Protests Expose Lack of Unity

Nicole Braun, Contributing Writer
October 20, 2021
Fridays for Future, Greta Thunberg’s weekly climate justice campaigns, have yet to institute significant governmental change. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Fridays for Future Leads to Symbolic Change

Nicole Braun, Contributing Writer
October 6, 2021
State health officials are urging pregnant people to get vaccinated. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Increased Effort is Necessary to Encourage Vaccinations During Pregnancy

Nicole Braun, Contributing Writer
September 22, 2021
Sen. Bernie Sanders' outfit at President Biden's inauguration has become a viral meme. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Bernie Breaks the Internet…Again

Nicole Braun, Contributing Writer
February 10, 2021
The protests in Poland bear a strong resemblance to abortion issues in the U.S. (Courtesy of Twitter).

Protests in Poland Show Need for Reproductive Rights

Nicole Braun, Contributing Writer
November 11, 2020
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