Auricchio will leave Fordham to become vice president of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.

OIS serves international students by providing guidance with work permits and career opportunities. Some students have expressed trouble with accessing these resources and navigating the difficult OPT...

Abdel Rahman encourages a stress-free environment in his Arabic classes and emphasizes the importance of teaching multiple core language skills in each lecture.

Tetlow discussed her first year challenges and future possibilities.

The university will lift the vaccine mandate and discontinue the use of VitalCheck, though COVID-19 testing and vaccination services for students will continue.

Reporters from The Observer and The Ram met with Fordham president Tania Tetlow on March 1 during a student press conference.

The grand opening celebration for the RamFit Center featured snacks, refreshments and reusable water bottles for students.

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.

If the Supreme Court decides to prohibit affirmative action policies, the values of diversity in Fordham admissions could be impacted.

The 2022 midterm elections pressed voters with important issues including drug policy, voting access and reproductive rights.

Some students have been dissatisfied with the necessary requirements for obtaining an excused absence such as paying for a doctor's visit to receive an official note.

The Environmental Club goes to Central Park, Riverside Park, farmers’ market outings around the city, dinner outings at vegan restaurants and also on hikes in upstate New York.

In order to create Central Park, the city used eminent domain which replaced 1,600 residents in the area.

Central Park has a self-guided walking tour to teach visitors about the Seneca Village neighborhood.

NYPD cars parked outside the Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park which had a 24% increase in crime.

5 million people have come to Central Park's Delacorte Theaterto see productions like "Romeo and Juliet" or "Macbeth" through Shakespeare in the Park.

Schmeltzer Dining Room has two new cuisine options: sushi and Mexican stations.

Students expressed dissatisfaction due to the housing placements.

Katrina Lambert, former Observer editor-in-chief, sits at her old desk with a copy of the Bronx special issue.

Public Safety has reported seeing more incidents of crime this year, which also coincides with a greater number of students on campus since the pandemic.

Campus Ministry hosted the Seeds of Transformation exhibit in Lowenstein. The visual art will be on view this week.

The disability accessible elevator located on the SL level is the only accessible elevator in Lowenstein.

The recently developed LGBTQ+ Student Wellness Fund aims to provide support for counseling resources, scholarships and research stipends.

The disability studies program hosted several virtual events.

Students who test positive for COVID-19 may not know that they should fill out a form for excused absences.

The rise in transit crime has cause some students to take further actions to ensure their safety such as riding in busier cars or standing away from the tracks when waiting.

Fordham theatre students created WARWG intending to combat racism within their community and among themselves.

After students started criticizing Fordham in the comments on its Instagram post for not offering a hybrid option, the university responded by deleting negative comments.

Students, faculty and staff will be required to upload a new negative PCR test before Feb. 13.

The Aron Prize is given annually to one FCLC senior majoring in philosophy.

Fordham is now requiring all students, faculty and staff to receive the COVID-19 booster when medically possible for the spring 2022 semester, citing rising case numbers due to the delta and omicron variants.

Joe VanGostein, president of USG, reflects on the accomplishments of USG this semester such as the formation of two new committees and the candidate turnout for the 2021 USG election.

Greg Jones, the new ResLife director, is excited to be working in a Jesuit university with a holistic education and close-knit campus.

The Original Soup Kitchen has far more significance than as a one-off skit on a single “Seinfeld” episode.

Docs have transformed from a utilitarian boot to a mainstream accessory worn by celebrities and Fordham students alike.

Fordham is now offering COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots to eligible students, faculty and staff.

New York City voters have an opportunity to determine the future of the city by choosing Eric Adams or Curtis Sliwa to be their next mayor.

Two students are seen following the university’s mask policies. Students are permitted to take off their masks while actively eating but must keep it on at all other times.

Djellza Pulatani was elected as vice president for USG. She previously held class senator positions and is chair of the committee on sexual misconduct.

Narcan, a naloxone nasal spray, is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

One of the entrances to the new wing is in the hallway that connects Lowenstein to McMahon Hall.

Professor Kyung Eun Lee reaching the Korean level 2 class, intended for students looking for a free and practical opportunity to learn the language.

Djellza Pulatani is looking forward to hosting events and providing educational resources as chair of CSM.

Undergraduates are now around 99% vaccinated, but the Delta variant continues to propagate the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing continued mask mandates and social distancing on campus.

Limited research has left many with few answers on the impact of the COVID-19 vaccines on the menstrual cycle.

The commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 will take place at Rose Hill on June 5 and 6.

Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are mRNA vaccines and require a two-shot regimen for full vaccination.

Fordham has been receiving vaccine doses on a weekly basis with students reporting a smooth process on the day of their vaccinations.

Fordham will required all students of its undergraduate, graduate and professional schools to be vaccinated for the fall 2021 semester.

Some students have experienced frustration with their classes this semester due to problems associated with the virtual learning modality.

Fordham's vaccines are stored in dedicated refrigerators on campus. The university will be receiving 200 doses of the Moderna vaccine weekly as long as it distributes all of the doses it receives.

Faculty members are relieved to have their retirement contributions resumed, but some believe that there should be more faculty involvement in these important decisions.

A duty crew consists of the crew chief, EMT and driver positions. The weekday night shift lasts from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. the next morning.

Dean of Student Services Keith Eldredge attributes the COVID-19 testing decrease to the university’s closure on March 10 and the deadline of the monthly testing requirement.

The deans stated that the rumor on stricter grade policies originated from a memo instructing professors not to award passing grades to students who did not complete all their coursework.

Since Fordham selected Aramark as its food provider, students have raised complaints about unsanitary conditions as well as a lack of options for students with dietary restrictions.

Melissa Quiroz, University Health Services Office Nurse Manager, has been working hard with her staff and FUEMS members to effectively COVID-19 test the Fordham community while people returned to campus.

A small percentage of classes are being held in person this semester, but the university plans to return to full in-person instruction in the fall. The decision has sparked both excitement and concern...

Finlay Hall, a Rose Hill dorm with isolation and quarantine rooms set aside. Students in quarantine live in the same buildings as people who aren't, though they do not share any living spaces or bathrooms.

Although the Rose Hill campus reopened as initially scheduled two weeks after shutting down, there still remains much confusion as to how the university is working to prevent another outbreak from happening.

The virtual performance was streamed for everyone watching from home and in the McNally Amphitheatre for an in-person viewing experience.

Some students receiving tests on campus said that the process was easier and less time-consuming than at other city locations.

Some University Health Services staff have managed to get vaccinated for COVID-19. While McShane has promised to vaccinate the entirety of the Fordham community, when the vaccine will become available...

As of 3 p.m. on Feb. 13, the university has not announced the cancellation of in-person classes at Rose Hill, which New York state guidelines require if a university surpasses 100 coronavirus cases.

Lesser-known aftereffects of the coronavirus include inflammation and damage within the brain.

Jenifer Campbell will be the new dean of students at Fordham Lincoln Center. She intends to uphold supervision of her role as the Senior Director of Residential Life while the search for her replacement...