<![CDATA[The Ram - Features RSS]]> http://www.theramonline.com/se/the-ram-features-rss-1.1620233 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:43:07 -0400 en <![CDATA[The Dog Days of Summer Are Over With These New Shows]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/the-dog-days-of-summer-are-over-with-these-new-shows-1.2322589

By: Clara Ennist


Here's a look at the highlights for the fall television season, including both new and returning programs. and nbsp; Monday: Returning shows and nbsp; ABC 'Dancing with the Stars and rdquo; (Season 11 Premiere Sept. 20, 8 p.m.) ...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:47:30 -0400 1.2322589 Clara Ennist Culture <![CDATA[Who's That Kid? Arielle Pukanecz]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/who-s-that-kid-arielle-pukanecz-1.2322587

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A Member of FCRH '11 Majoring in Anthropology

From Kutztown, Penn. Where have we seen you? and nbsp;Giving campus tours for the summer and working in the sociology/anthropology department. and nbsp; Favorite childhood show and favorite current show? 'Are You Afraid of the Dar...

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Culture <![CDATA[Make the Smooth Transition to Fall Clothes with These Tips]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/make-the-smooth-transition-to-fall-clothes-with-these-tips-1.2322582

By: MEGAN FALCONE


As fashion week approaches, the city is abuzz with excitement. The moment the first stiletto hits the runway, the accumulated thrill explodes as bloggers, writers and people from all different media outlets release this season's top designer 'must-...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:43:21 -0400 1.2322582 MEGAN FALCONE Culture <![CDATA[Helen Mirren and Justin Timberlake Lead N.Y. Film Festival]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/helen-mirren-and-justin-timberlake-lead-n-y-film-festival-1.2322579

By: ALEXIS KEDO

Celebrities Impress the Critics with Their New Movies, While International Films Make Their Mark

Facebook, Shakespeare and the afterlife: and nbsp; they may seem to have nothing in common, but these are in fact the subjects of the films topping the list for the 2010 New York Film Festival, which begins Sept. 24. and nbsp; Now in its 48th year, the...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:42:28 -0400 1.2322579 ALEXIS KEDO Culture <![CDATA[Farmers’ Markets Improve Shopping]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/farmers-markets-improve-shopping-1.2322574 To Avoid Overdosing on Soggy, Unidentifiable Cafeteria Food, Buy Your Produce Fresh

This fall season, take a break from the cafeteria food and indulge in delicious, farm-fresh foods from New York City's dozens of farmers' markets. and nbsp; Each and every borough of New York City is host to a number of markets, featuring foods grown a...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:40:46 -0400 1.2322574 LAUREN HATHAWAY Culture <![CDATA[That’s So Po]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/that-s-so-po-1.2322573

By: MARY PORPORA


Week 12: Procrastination At the start of every new school year, I tell myself that I am not going to procrastinate. Unfortunately, my largest academic vice always seems to make several appearances throughout the semester. My procrastination is simp...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:38:01 -0400 1.2322573 MARY PORPORA Culture <![CDATA[Editor’s Pick: Trader Joe’s Stores]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/editor-s-pick-trader-joe-s-stores-1.2322572

By: STEPHEN MOCCIA


This semester, five of my friends and I moved into an apartment in Walsh Hall. While this dated residence hall is one of the more popular housing options on campus, there is still one major issue that my suitemates and I must face: six guys sharing a c...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:37:01 -0400 1.2322572 STEPHEN MOCCIA Culture <![CDATA[Dining Out: Villa Mosconi]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/dining-out-villa-mosconi-1.2322558

By: STEPHEN MOCCIA


Villa Mosconi is a family-owned Italian restaurant in the heart of Greenwich Village. The Mosconi family has been serving delicious food at the same location since 1976 and continually offers an amazing dining experience. The food at Mosconi's is pheno...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:33:46 -0400 1.2322558 STEPHEN MOCCIA Culture <![CDATA[The Emmy Awards Often Surprised and Consistently Entertained]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/the-emmy-awards-often-surprised-and-consistently-entertained-1.2322554

By: CLAIRE BORDERS


The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards aired live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 29, where the powers that be (otherwise known as the Academy for Television Arts and Sciences) announced this year's winners of television's highest honors. Traditionally a crea...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:28:52 -0400 1.2322554 CLAIRE BORDERS Culture <![CDATA[Ditch a Boring Night Out for Fashion’s Night ]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/ditch-a-boring-night-out-for-fashion-s-night-1.2322550

By: MOLLY MCLOONE

Get Your Shopping Done, Get a Glimpse of Some Celebrities and Causes

Don't have plans yet for Friday, Sept. 10? Well don't fret because thanks to Vogue magazine, the Council of Fashion Designers of America and the city of New York, you do. After their success with last year's event, Fashion's Night Out will once again t...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:28:05 -0400 1.2322550 MOLLY MCLOONE Culture <![CDATA[Ram Review: The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson ]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/ram-review-the-late-late-show-with-craig-ferguson-1.2322549

By: ANNA BECKELMAN


Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson ('The Drew Carey Show and rdquo;) has hosted 'The Late Late Show and rdquo;on CBS since January 2005. Though still not quite as high profile as some other late-night hosts, Ferguson has built a loyal fan base and become...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:26:30 -0400 1.2322549 ANNA BECKELMAN Culture <![CDATA[Ram Review: Tell-All]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/ram-review-tell-all-1.2322544

By: CELESTE KMIOTEK


and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; I will be honest; I am always a little leery of books that have fancy, creative formats. I am all for chapters, and even parts, but when thes...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:23:26 -0400 1.2322544 CELESTE KMIOTEK Culture <![CDATA[Ram Review: Chelsea Chelsea, Bang Bang]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/ram-review-chelsea-chelsea-bang-bang-1.2322541

By: CELESTE KMIOTEK


I grew up on Monty Python, National Lampoon and Mel Brooks. My first R-rated movie was Blazing Saddles, and King Arthur still makes me think of Monty Python's Legend of the Holy Grail before The Sword in the Stone. It should come as no surprise, then, ...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:22:21 -0400 1.2322541 CELESTE KMIOTEK Culture <![CDATA[Ram Review: Arcade Fire]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/ram-review-arcade-fire-1.2322538

By: MAGGIE MAUK


and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; A little while ago, a friend told me to check out Arcade Fire's new album The Suburbs.I made a mental note, but not much more. and nbsp;...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:21:17 -0400 1.2322538 MAGGIE MAUK Culture <![CDATA[Ram Review: The Kids Are All Right]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/ram-review-the-kids-are-all-right-1.2322529

By: SARAH RAMIREZ


The Kids Are All Right,directed by Lisa Cholodenko (LaurelCanyon), is one of this summer's most talked-about independent movies. It's a 'dramedy and rdquo; about a lesbian couple, Nic (Annette Bening, American Beauty) and Jules (Julianne Moore, A Singl...

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:18:33 -0400 1.2322529 SARAH RAMIREZ Culture <![CDATA[Solitary Man Will Reach Theaters on May 21]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/solitary-man-will-reach-theaters-on-may-21-1.2259792 The Movie Has Already Received Positive Reviews After Early Festival Releases

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Remember that one time when Michael Douglas (Wall Street) and Jenna Fischer ('The Office and rdquo;) were on campus, and there were big white trucks blocking off the fastest routes to class? Remember how Solitary Man was supposed to come ...

]]> Wed, 5 May 2010 19:22:01 -0400 1.2259792 Remember that one time when Michael Douglas (Wall Street) and Jenna Fischer ('The Office and rdquo;) were on campus, and there were big white trucks blocking off the fastest routes to class? Remember how Solitary Man was supposed to come ...]]> CELESTE KMIOTEK Culture <![CDATA[Your Guide to the Best Summer Movies]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/your-guide-to-the-best-summer-movies-1.2259788 Fight Boredm This Summer with These 11 Much-Anticipated Blockbusters

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It's May, and while summer may not officially start until school ends, the summer movie season officially kicks off this weekend with the May 7 release of Iron Man 2. Summer is traditionally the season where the serious dramas of the fall...

]]> Wed, 5 May 2010 19:19:48 -0400 1.2259788 It's May, and while summer may not officially start until school ends, the summer movie season officially kicks off this weekend with the May 7 release of Iron Man 2. Summer is traditionally the season where the serious dramas of the fall...]]> DENNIS FLYNN Culture <![CDATA[How Fordham Students Can Fuel Upward Mobility in the Bronx]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/how-fordham-students-can-fuel-upward-mobility-in-the-bronx-1.2259785 Volunteers Needed to Help Increase Employment and Decrease Poverty

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Fordham students receive financial advice and career instruction to which the majority of the Bronx is not privy. Fortunate students may not always realize their skills are desperately needed by organizations guiding Bronx residents towar...

]]> Wed, 5 May 2010 19:17:01 -0400 1.2259785 Fordham students receive financial advice and career instruction to which the majority of the Bronx is not privy. Fortunate students may not always realize their skills are desperately needed by organizations guiding Bronx residents towar...]]> MICHELLE HARDY Culture <![CDATA[Tribeca Helps Out Independent Films]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/tribeca-helps-out-independent-films-1.2259782

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The Tribeca Film Festival kicked off on April 21, beginning its run of 92 documentaries and features for the general public to see, while celebrities gathered in New York for the event. Since its creation in 2002, the festival has been a ...

]]> Wed, 5 May 2010 19:14:44 -0400 1.2259782 The Tribeca Film Festival kicked off on April 21, beginning its run of 92 documentaries and features for the general public to see, while celebrities gathered in New York for the event. Since its creation in 2002, the festival has been a ...]]> JEN CACCHIOLI Culture <![CDATA[Editor's Pick: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen]]> http://www.theramonline.com/culture/editor-s-pick-mary-kate-and-ashley-olsen-1.2259777

and nbsp;

For some reason, I have found that none of my breaks really seem to match up with those of my friends from high school. and nbsp;Because of this, I tend to just hang out with my family, run errands and catch up on schoolwork. and nbsp;]]> Wed, 5 May 2010 19:12:31 -0400 1.2259777 For some reason, I have found that none of my breaks really seem to match up with those of my friends from high school. and nbsp;Because of this, I tend to just hang out with my family, run errands and catch up on schoolwork. and nbsp; ABIGAIL FORGET Culture