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Construction on the RamFit Center is set to be completed by Dec. 27, with the cardio and weight rooms opening for use on Dec. 12.

McMahon RamFit Center Scheduled To Open in January

The RamFit Center, located on the second floor of McMahon Hall, is slated to reopen for use by all Fordham students on Jan. 12, according to Joseph Scaltro, director of engineering services.

Students Dissatisfied With Course Offerings

Following the registration period for the spring 2023 semester, which began on Oct. 31 and continued through Nov. 18, many students began to express disappointment and frustration with the course offerings at Fordham Lincoln Center (FLC).

Confusion Remains Regarding University’s Enforcement of Bivalent Booster Mandate

Although the policy is outlined in the university’s COVID-19 guidelines, the enforcement of the bivalent booster mandate on outside guests visiting the university remains inconsistent as some students have reported their guest needing to show proof of vaccination while others were not checked for their vaccination status.

Fordham Hosts UN Event for Pope Francis’ World Day of the Poor

On behalf of Fordham, Schwalbenberg and Hincapié first presented the 2022 issue of the Pope Francis Global Poverty Index, a global multidimensional poverty measure.

SCOTUS’ Affirmative Action Ruling May Impact Fordham Admissions

At Fordham, affirmative action has served as a vital role in diversifying the student body and acknowledging the collective disparities which pro-affirmative action groups have fought to convey during the Supreme Court hearings, according to Patricia Peek, dean of undergraduate admissions at Fordham University.

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A train operator motions a peace sign to the camera after dropping the window and says Have a good day now as his train leaves.

Running the Tracks: Faces of the MTA

We intended to accurately represent the faces of the transit employees in an effort to bring attention to their work and lives.

Students and Staff React to 2022 Midterm Elections

The 2022 U.S. general midterm elections, which concluded on Nov. 8, highlighted multiple issues on ballots across the nation and consisted of tight electoral races between candidates that determined governorships and party controls for the House and Senate.

Litter in New York City Parks Continues to Grow

At the same time that parks in dense, urban areas have experienced a growing trash problem, commitment to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation’s budget has wavered.

New York City’s Green Spaces Date Back to 1733

New York City alone houses more than 1,700 parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities across its boroughs, which take up 14% of the city in total.

Iranian American Community Responds to Death of Mahsa Amini, as Seen From NYC

“Iran is always in my heart. Iran is my home,” she said. “The people don’t deserve this. Enough is enough. The whole of Iran has become a jail.”

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