Daniel Joy, Lord of the Manor, Thanks Class of 2020
May 21, 2020
A centerpiece of FCRH’s Encaenia is an address to the graduating class by a Lord or Lady of the Manor that provides a humorous take on the past four years. While we cannot celebrate Encaenia this May in the Rose Hill Gym, Lord of the Manor Dan Joy reflects on his past years at Fordham for The Ram.
Letter From the Editor of Volume 101
May 21, 2020
Aislinn Keely, FCRH'21, editor-in-chief emerita of The Fordham Ram, describes the Class of 2020 as "watchers of the world."
The Strokes Rise From the Ashes on “The New Abnormal”
April 22, 2020
With this in mind, hopefully “The New Abnormal” becomes the new normal for The Strokes.
Trapped at Home While Outside Is a Ghost World
April 22, 2020
The empty sidewalks don’t let me forget what is happening even for a second.
“Shane” Exemplifies the Beauty of Westerns
April 22, 2020
It’s a quiet, methodical film, but one that develops its characters and the relationships between them exceptionally well and is quietly one of the more influential works in the genre.
King Lear & The Tiger King: How Shakespeare Makes Joe Exotic’s Tragedy Roar
April 22, 2020
While violent and hysterically amusing, the rise in popularity of “Tiger King” is not surprising; the docuseries exists as a modern-day Shakespearean tragedy that dissects the American consciousness in the same ways Shakespeare’s works examined English society nearly 400 years ago.
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” Soars Triumphantly
April 22, 2020
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” is far more than a storytelling the tale of good and bad.
A Long Goodbye to My Four Years as a Ram Film Critic
April 22, 2020
But as proud as I am of my work over the years, I have more to show from my time with the Ram than just words on a page.
PARTYNEXTDOOR Steps Out Of The Shadows on “PARTYMOBILE”
April 15, 2020
The album was far from bad, but at the same time was not reflexive of what PARTYNEXTDOOR fans know he is capable of, but at the least, it was a far jump from his previous work, “P3.”
22Gz Shows the Depths of Brooklyn’s Talent on “Growth & Development”
April 15, 2020
22Gz is one of the most talented artists in Brooklyn’s ecology, and it has taken him some time to beat the odds that have held back his success, but those seem minuscule compared to the victories on “Growth & Development.”
Childish Gambino’s Final Album “3.15.20” Is a Time-Stopping Spectacle
April 1, 2020
Through the thought-provoking lyrics, strange transitions and hidden laughs, Donald Glover has left us with the ultimate gift to remember his musical alter ego.
Trevor Daniel Gives Us a “Nicotine” Addiction
April 1, 2020
After listening to just a few songs, you will be hooked on the replay button and won’t be able to get Daniel’s emo-pop ballads out of your head.
J Balvin Offers a Pop of Joy with “Colores”
March 25, 2020
Balvin never fails to pleasantly surprise listeners.
Grouplove Acts as A “Healer” During Trying Times
March 25, 2020
Although we are facing unfortunate circumstances that are forcing the country to stay indoors right now, listening to “Healer” right now is a good way to stay in a positive headspace until life is back in order again.
Jay Electronica Comes to Full Fruiton on “A Written Testimony”
March 25, 2020
He did the unthinkable, not only by finally dropping an album, but having a debut record with Jay-Z, something that is completely unheard of in hip-hop.
Ozzy Osbourne’s “Ordinary Man” Is Extraordinary
March 11, 2020
His 12th studio album “Ordinary Man” serves as a testament that after nearly five decades, Osbourne truly is an iron man.
