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Fordham University’s Title IX Process

The Fordham Ram

Title IX Coordinator Liz Fanelli explains the Title IX process at Fordham University and explains the resources the office offers to students.

Keating Steps Celebrates Performing Arts Clubs

The Fordham Ram

Keating Steps, an annual Fordham University tradition that showcases student performances and raises awareness for student-run performing arts clubs, was held on Tuesday, Oct. 6, this year.

Chow Discusses Her Memoir at Lincoln Center

The Fordham Ram

The Asian American studies (AAST) program held a book conversation for author and journalist Kat Chow’s memoir, “Seeing Ghosts: A Memoir,” which was chosen as the common text for the semester.

Fordham’s Writing Center Expands Staff

The Fordham Ram

Fordham University’s Writing Center has expanded its staff to hire undergraduate peer tutors for the first time, marking a major shift in how the university provides academic writing support across its campuses.

Photography Exhibit Connects Rams and a Family Across Generations

The Fordham Ram

The photography exhibit, “Melvin Hollins: The Observer,” is connecting generations of a family, right near the entrance to Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus.

What Fordham Students Need to Know Before the 2026 Midterms

The Observer

Here’s what Fordham students need to know before New York’s Nov. 3 midterm elections, that shape federal and state policies. The post What Fordham Students Need to Know Before the 2026 Midterms appeared first on The Observer .

Rollercoaster of Emotions Continues for Fordham Football

The Fordham Ram

After Forham Football’s 38-17 loss to Villanova University this past Saturday, they now stand at a confusing 2-6 record. The confusion is justifiable because the week prior, Fordham Football picked up an upset win versus a ranked Richmond University team.

Fordham Volleyball Struggles Against St. Louis

The Fordham Ram

After a close first match to open up the weekend series in the Bronx, Fordham Volleyball was unable to take a set in match two, leaving the Saint Louis University (SLU) Billikens with a sweep.

Between the Pages: Rediscovering the Joy of Reading

The Fordham Ram

Remembering the important fact that a book can belong to us in a way that a carefully constructed digital persona never quite can.

Accept That Flip-Flop Season Has Come to an End

The Fordham Ram

Flip-flops have shifted from a summer shoe to everyday footwear, as people are continuing to wear them even as the months get colder.

Exploring Sensory Natural Phenomena Through Fashion

The Fordham Ram

Picture the natural world and the human body through fashion with the Brooklyn Museum's exhibit “Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses.”

Pope Leo XIV ‘represents an America that is disappearing’

The Observer

A Fordham lecture analyzed how Leo became the first American pope and what his ascension reveals about the Catholic Church today. The post Pope Leo XIV ‘represents an America that is disappearing’ appeared first on The Observer .

Blood, ‘Sweat’ and Tears

The Observer

Fordham Theatre kicked off its 2026-27 season this month with Lynn Nottage’s “Sweat.” In the first Mainstage show of the year, actors took on the roles of urban factory workers in their 40s who are wrestling with poverty and prejudice. The play delves into how economic pressure can forcibly divide a community. Set in a... The post Blood, ‘Sweat’ and Tears ap

New Yorkers Call for Accountability After ICE Shooting

The Observer

ICE agents shot Oscar Belgal in Marble Hill last week, adding fuel to controversies over ICE conduct and NYPD response to protestors. The post New Yorkers Call for Accountability After ICE Shooting appeared first on The Observer .

Can We Rely On AI?

The Observer

Fordham hosted working professionals across AI industries at the Trustworthy AI in Action panel the same week the NYC Council called leading AI developers to testify. The post Can We Rely On AI? appeared first on The Observer .

Won a Nobel? ‘Yikes.’

The Observer

Anne Carson’s reaction to the award did not shock those familiar with the elusive writer. Just who is Carson? The post Won a Nobel? ‘Yikes.’ appeared first on The Observer .

USWNT Takes on Spain in International Friendlies

The Observer

The USWNT battled fiercely in the first match. Its key contributors were Sophia Wilson and Alyssa Thompson who, with their pace and ability to create chances, kept the fight alive against Spain. New York’s own Gotham Football Club player Rose Lavelle was on the field for a total of 66 minutes with 25 passes completed,... The post USWNT Takes on Spain in Inte

Bats and Angels on The Pitch

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The Online War Against Women

The Observer

We are approaching cases of crimes against women in a painfully insufficient and therefore dangerous manner. Recently, just like everyone else on the internet, I opened my phone to Instagram and was instantly flooded with Jane Doe’s case against seven Chi Phi fraternity men who, she alleged, sexually assaulted her at Cornell University. To put... The post Th

What You Should Learn From Nonbinary People

The Observer

No one really seems to understand what being nonbinary is. Sure, most people in progressive spaces are aware of the concept of they/them pronouns and the apparent association between nonbinary people and whipping up artisan coffees. But ironically, despite the conservative fixation on nonbinary identity, otherwise inclusive people don’t seem to know much els

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