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The British royal family, albeit stripped of major governing powers, still have considerable wealth and political influence, much of which was extracted from the peoples they oppressed through colonization.

Federal Student Debt Forgiveness Is a Drop in the Bucket

By MATTEO AGUDELO

Education at every level should be accessible for all, not only the wealthy and privileged.

The Democratic Party Is Not Going To Save Us

By ISABELLA SCIPIONI

The Democratic Party has sat idly by as the Republican Party strips vulnerable populations of rights guaranteed by the Constitution.

School’s Out, But Gun Violence Remains

By ROSALINE STOYKOV

If the law supports the assertion that guns are more important than the lives they take, people will act accordingly.

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Once You Get the Ick, Does It Stick?

By EMILY ELLIS

Having crushes on people in your classes is one of the best aspects of college (besides, you know, the whole “getting a degree” thing)

Talking About Sex Doesn’t Make You Hypersexual

By JESSICA YU

I love talking about sex. I love hearing my friends talk about sex. I love reading about female sexuality. This, however, does not mean I am...

Let’s Talk About Doubt in Relationships

By JESSICA YU

It's OK to feel doubt in your relationship or to not want to post about it on social media. You don't need to be the TikTok-perfect couple.

Ask Em: Quit the PDA, OK?

By EMILY ELLIS

PDA in your private space can be uncomfortable but hard to set boundaries around. Read the latest Ask Em to deal with your roommates' antics.

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The Women of #WhiteyyNation

By AVA PEABODY

William White got his following in a typical TikTok way. But the catch is that the overwhelming majority of his fans are middle-aged women.

Don’t Count Women Out of Your Fan Spaces

By BRIANNA DOUCETTE

Women make up a large percentage of fan groups and have a large affect even though many disparage them for liking shows superfluously.

Doc Martens: A Pillock Boot

By TREVOR WOITSKY

Doc Martens are a staple in youth culture, but their manufacturing today is different from in the past, now with dubious business practices.

TikTok, Other Cultures Aren’t Your Vernacular

By JAKE ERACA

TikTok trends, often terms found in the cultures of marginalized people, trivialize the words' origins and allow others to profit off them.

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Reproductive Rights: What Can We Actually Expect From Fordham?

By LAURA OLDFATHER

Some students expected Fordham to release a statement criticizing the Roe v. Wade decision, but I do not think we should make such demands.

Don’t Be Afraid To Move to the City

By AVERY GRAFELD

For incoming students from outside of the city, acclimating to New York will be a demanding, yet rewarding, experience.

All Rams Should Be Fans of McMahon

By ISABELLA SCIPIONI

While less traditional, McMahon Hall gives students the opportunity to escape the bubble of dorm life and experience living in the city.

House Hunting in New York City: A Definitive Guide

By ISABELLA SCIPIONI

With its excessively high prices and apartments rapidly flying off the market, it seems almost impossible to find affordable housing, let alone an apartment that seems worth its exorbitant price.

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