USG Approves COVID-19 Concern Form
Kristen McNerney, Contributing Writer
April 1, 2020
USG discussed using a google form to help student voice their concerns during this transition period.
Fordham Faculty and Students Start Mutual Aid Spreadsheet
Sarah Huffman, News Editor
April 1, 2020
Students and faculty joined together to create a spreadsheet where students can contribute and request necessary supplies.
Chashama Art Space Welcomes 25th Year
Gracie Davis, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
Chashama Art Space, a space created for artists to present their work in 1995, turns 25 this year.
Commuter Week Brings Worldly Festivals to Fordham
Sarah Huffman, News Editor
March 25, 2020
CSA’s annual Commuter Week featured events based on festivals from around the world.
Fordham Community Expresses Uncertainty Amid COVID-19 Cancellations
Maggie Rothfus, Copy Chief Emerita
March 19, 2020
Fordham students, professors and local businesses expressed their thoughts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
USG Passes Residence Hall Accommodations Proposal
Sarah Huffman, News Editor
March 18, 2020
USG passed a proposal requesting housing accommodations for students with extenuating circumstances.
Fordham Suspends All Face-to-Face Instruction for Spring Semester
Sarah Huffman and Helen Stevenson
March 13, 2020
Fordham University is suspending all face-to-face instruction on all New York-area campuses through the end of the spring semester.
Fordham Suspends All Study Abroad Programs in Europe
Sarah Huffman and Eliot Schiaparelli
March 13, 2020
Fordham suspended all study abroad programs in Europe in light of the rapidly worsening COVID-19 situation throughout Europe. The university informed students that they should return home in an email on Wednesday March 11.
USG Brings Back Beacon Exemplar Award
Sophia Giatzis, Contributing Writer
March 11, 2020
The United Student Government (USG) has spearheaded an effort to bring back the Beacon Exemplar Award. The award process and ceremony was last held during the 2017-2018 academic year, according to Kevin McSorley, GSB ’20, vice president of student life.
Professor Exposes Students to Truths of African History
Joergen Ostensen, Projects Editor
March 11, 2020
Professor Nana Osei-Opare teaches his students about the violent history of colonialism in Africa and the various modes of resistance against it, making connections to the history of the United States.
Seventh Annual Fordham Dance Marathon Raises Over $100,000
Grace McLaughlin, Contributing Writer
March 11, 2020
This year, Fordham Dance Marathon (FDM) raised $100,923.39 to donate to the B+ Foundation, an organization that provides financial support for families with children who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Political Science Professors Comment on Elizabeth Warren’s Run for Office
Abbey Delk, Contributing Writer
March 11, 2020
Political science professors and the Young Democratic Socialists (YDS) commented about Elizabeth Warren's decision to drop out of the Democratic primary.