The Fordham Ram

05/06/2025

“A Minecraft Movie” is not afraid to be silly and sporadic; to enjoy, don’t ask questions because it doesn’t make sense anyways.

05/06/2025

Op-Ed: "Instead of shooting a straight arrow and calling out every special interest group, billionaire or millionaire whose hand is in the political cookie jar, Sanders has focused primarily on Elon Musk and how Republicans benefit from special interests and groups. Sanders has accused Musk of using his status as a 'special government employee' to expand his wealth."

Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are currently on a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. But the timing of the tour seems off, especially given how the Democratic Party is hardly in a position to govern, as it just recently failed to obtain majorities in Congress.

05/05/2025

Fordham freshman Darcy Mullane explores the intersection of grief and joy after the recent LA fires hit her old house.

05/05/2025

“Heartstopper” will break your heart as you follow a group of friends’ along their journeys of romantic and platonic relationships, figuring out their sexuality and gender identity, self-acceptance, mental health struggles and more.

05/05/2025

Op-Ed: "The visa revocations, included in the broader campaign of the administration’s attack on higher education, were one of many stress tests to determine the extent to which higher education institutions can become instruments of their will. These attacks are not only a crisis for international students, but also a fundamental test of whether academic institutions will preserve their values or surrender their autonomy under pressure."

The Trump administration’s attack on higher education and revocation of student visas is a direct assault on academic freedom, and universities must respond… again.

05/05/2025

Op-Ed: "I believe that “Star Wars” (on the big and small screen) has created generational experiences that individuals of almost any age can enjoy and find solace in the idea that anyone from any background can have the potential to be something extraordinary."

“Star Wars,” a pillar of my youth and force of childhood nostalgia, transported a kid from Missouri to a galaxy far, far away filled with thrilling adventures, epic storytelling and passionate romance. The multi-genre franchise employs motifs ranging from classic Western mythology, Eastern relig...

05/04/2025

Tucker Pillsbury, known professionally as ROLE MODEL, headlined the Campus Activities Board (CAB) 2025 Spring Weekend Concert on April 26.

05/04/2025

Purses are out, and tote bags are in. What do Fordham students carry in their tote bags?

05/04/2025

Op-Ed: "Fordham typically devotes the two days following the cessation of classes for these purposes. However, there are many circumstances in which final exams can be scheduled during this period, which contradicts its original purpose. Therefore, Fordham students may benefit from an extension of this reading period."

Fordham University is one of many universities that reserves a brief period of time within the academic calendar called “reading days,” which are intended to allow students to prepare for their final exams without the additional burden of attending their regularly-scheduled classes. Fordham typi...

05/04/2025

Op-Ed: "If students are given the whole week off for break, they are able to rest properly for the upcoming finals season. A sentiment I’ve heard from most of my peers is that they would appreciate a longer break, as they could spend more time with their loved ones and get away from all the mental stress that has accumulated from being at school."

If students are given the whole week off for break, they are able to rest properly for the upcoming finals season. A sentiment I’ve heard from most of my peers is that they would appreciate a longer break, as they could spend more time with their loved ones and get away from all the mental stress ...

05/03/2025

Young artists attend a networking event in hopes of getting closer to fulfilling their wildest, most musical dreams.

05/03/2025

“One Day in December” tries to sell a version of love that feels hollow, instant and destiny-driven; it ignores the time, effort, depth and mutual understanding that is required of a more authentic type of love.