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Ramskellar to Become Fitness Center in Fall

Ramskellar to Become Fitness Center in Fall

In an effort to continue improving Fordham’s on-campus facilities, the University has decided to convert the Ramskellar, located in the basement of the McGinley Center, into a new fitness center for students. “We’re looking to create an almost commercial-looking gym, like you’d see in New York City,” Marco Valera, vice president of facilities, said. Full story

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CAB Announces Guest Lecturer and Comedian

  Anyone who grew up watching TV knows and loves Uncle Joey, better known as Dave Coulier, and any follower of modern pop culture knows Bill Rancic of “Giuliana and Bill,” and the first winner of “The Apprentice”. These two famous faces are being brought to Fordham by the Campus Activities Board (CAB) as a part of the Spring Weekend lineup.

Ari Fleischer – Stephen Moccia

Former Press Secretary Speaks to Students

On Thursday April 19, Ari Fleischer, who served as the White House Press Secretary from 2000 to 2003, spoke at an assembly sponsored by Fordham’s College Republicans organization. During his talk, Fleischer touched on topics that ranged from his upbringing to his White House experiences.

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Attacking the “War on Women”

If you have been keeping up with the news, you have surely heard about the “war on women.” Women have suddenly become the campaign topic du jour, and both parties are fighting for our souls (well, at least our votes). I really cannot express how annoying this “war on women” is to me.

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Bishops Rightly Criticize Ryan’s Budget Proposal

The messages of caring for the needy and loving the poor within the Bible seem to have been lost on Republican House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and replaced with messages of tax breaks for the rich and oil subsidies. Maybe that explains why the congressman from Wisconsin stated that his Catholic faith contributed to the shaping of his controversial budget plan.

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Fashion Girls for Japan Holds Sample Sale to Benefit Earthquake Victims

  As the world watched footage from the deadly earthquake and tsunami of the Great East Japan Earthquake last March, many found unique ways to respond and help contribute to the long process of rebuilding entire cities and communities. Right after last year's tragedy, Fashion Girls for Japan was conceived by Kyoko Kageyama of 3.

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Student Models Walk the Runway at FFP Twisted Tea Party

  Fordham Fashion for Philanthropy (FFP) hosted its seventh annual fashion show in the Rose Hill Gym on Friday, April 20, showcasing emerging fashion brands, Fordham models, music and plenty of refreshments. The proceeds from the show, entitled “A Twisted Tea Party,” were donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York.

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Fordham Wins Critical Conference Series Versus La Salle

Rams Miss Out on Sweep With Heartbreaking Loss in Rubber Match of Series

  The Fordham baseball team picked up two wins this weekend in a three-game series against the La Salle Explorers, improving its conference record to 9-6. The Rams missed out on the series sweep, however, dropping the rubber match 2-1 in 11 innings, despite  many chances to win the game.

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Softball Continues Its A-10 and Home-Field Dominance

  Fordham’s softball team remained on trend this past weekend, continuing its conference and home-field dominance with a sweep of Atlantic 10 opponent, St. Bonaventure. Game 1 started off well for the Rams, as junior first baseman Jaime LaBovick reached on an error in Fordham’s half of the first.

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Left of the Dial

As this is a presidential election year, things will inevitably become heated.  Nominees, pundits and parties will sling harsh rhetoric. Stuck right in the middle of all the posturing and talk of a ruined America is you, the voter. During election years, we often find ourselves too focused on the differences between the parties, convinced that the other party is evil or misguided.

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Righter’s Block

It is “Yearbook Syndrome Time.” As I approach the end of the semester, I am trying to find closure in the midst of chaos. I attempt to tie up loose ends and gain catharsis. This involves reconciling my differences with those I am currently engaging in ideological battles.

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Going Global

  This week’s column is written by Victoria Rau, FCRH ’13 When Olivia and I first hatched the idea for this study abroad column, I do not think that either of us anticipated the depth and breadth of experiences that would appear week after week.

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Two-Minute Drill

After months of training, scouting and speculating, the 2012 NFL Draft is here. On Thursday, April 26, the NFL will welcome 32 new players who will lookiTw to make an impact on their respective teams. For 30 first-round hopefuls, when and where they will be selected is a mystery.