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

Samantha Scott

All content by Samantha Scott
As we return to normal instruction and testing, our brains are anything but. (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti)

Fighting Through Brain Fog In Search of Clarity

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
Recent subway attacks have led to unease in many riding the subway. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Subway Cameras Only Record Crimes — We Need to Stop Them

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
King Charles has a history of supporting progressive policies, but that might now be something his constituents want. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Britons Won’t Welcome King Charles’ Progressive Style

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
Biden’s approval rate is less than 40% as fears of inflation and gas prices rise. (Courtesy of Twitter)

In A Post-Roe World, Midterm Elections Matter Even More

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
Jackson was confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice; she is the first Black woman to sit on the bench. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Judge Jackson’s Confirmation: Transformative and Limited?

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer
April 27, 2022
Disney must learn from their response to the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Disney’s Response to “Don’t Say Gay” Bill is Disappointing

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer
April 13, 2022
Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife urged officials to overturn the 2020 election. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Judge Clarence Thomas’ Wife’s Scandal Shows Importance of Impartiality

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer
April 6, 2022
Bella Hadid admitted in a cover story for Vogue that she not only got a nose job at 14, but regrets her decision to undergo the procedure. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Bella Hadid’s Refreshing Transparency on Plastic Surgery

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
Kanye West (Ye) is having a breakdown on social media. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Our Obsession with Ye’s Breakdown is Harmful

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer
March 9, 2022
Brian Flores, former coach for the Miami Dolphins, is suing the NFL. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Flores’ Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Highlights NFL’s Diversity Downfalls

Samantha Scott, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, opening a seat on the Supreme Court. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Changes in SCOTUS Reflect Court’s Partisanship

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
February 9, 2022
West Elm Caleb’s story and his terrible dating actions have gone viral. (Courtesy of Instagram)

West Elm Caleb and TikTok’s Obsessive Parasocial Tendencies

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2022
Fordham’s policy of going entirely in-person is the best choice for students, but that doesn’t mean it is flawless. (Courtesy of Nick DeSilva/The Fordham Ram)

The Flaws and Benefits of Fordham’s Return to In-Person Instruction

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
January 26, 2022
The failure of Elizabeth Holmes’ company is a symbol of the defects of Silicon Valley work culture and business models.

Elizabeth Holmes Is a Forewarning for All Bigwigs of Silicon Valley

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2021
New York Governor Kathy Hochul needs to reconsider mask mandates or some other radical choice to encourage vaccination and safety. (Courtesy of Alexandra Rapp/The Fordham Ram)

New York’s Reopening Should Be Reconsidered

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
September 15, 2021
Sarah Everard was killed by a police officer: a man who took an oath to protect her and other women. Her death has set off a movement to stop violence against women. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Sarah Everard’s Death: A Tragic Wake-Up Call to Our System’s Flaws

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
March 24, 2021
The same traditions that have built ballet also allow racial stereotypes to persist, creating an environment where not all feel welcome. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Tradition in Ballet: A Double-Edged Sword

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
February 24, 2021
The military has overthrown civilian leaders and returned Myanmar to full military rule. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Democratic Nations Must Take a Stand for Myanmar

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
February 17, 2021
Gov. Cuomo received backlash after misreporting deaths in New York City nursing homes. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Cuomo Must Acknowledge Nursing Home Scandal

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
February 10, 2021
Amid the 2020 election, political tensions were at an all-time high (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti).

Political Differences Should Not Divide Americans

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2020
Purdue Pharma has agreed to a criminal settlement (Courtesy of Twitter).

Purdue Pharma Settlement Does Not Provide Justice

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
November 4, 2020
Hinton has worked with the National Network for Safe Communities, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the Vera Institute of Justice and other law enforcement and crime control institutions. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Elizabeth Hinton Lectures About Criminalization, Inequality and the Stakes of 2020

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
November 4, 2020
Social media has played a major role in the 2020 election (Courtesy of Pia Fischetti / The Fordham Ram).

Social Media News Cannot Provide Full Picture

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
October 28, 2020
Social distancing measures will have a long-term impact on child and adolescent mental health (Courtesy of Twitter).

Pandemic Will Have a Lasting Impact on Children and Teens

Samantha Scott, Contributing Writer
October 21, 2020
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