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On Sojourn with van Gogh

December 6, 2018

By Brandon Tucker We have not arrived. We are only ‘on-the-way.’ Such are our lives, and such was that of Vincent van Gogh. The magnificent biopic At Eternity’s Gate, which covers the genius painter’s final years on Earth, gives powerful expression to this central theme of a man on pilgrimage. As the film’s insightful interpretation would have it, van Gogh was a journeyman in exile, a beautiful soul destined to...

Like “Steam on a Window”: Rohrwacher Discusses the Creation of a Surprise Masterpiece

December 1, 2018

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By Ryan Di Corpo There is a certain suspension of disbelief required for viewing Happy as Lazzaro, the newest film from Italian director Alice Rohrwacher. Following the success of her 2014 film The Wonders, which earned the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, Rohrwacher focused her considerable writing and directing talents on depicting a group of sharecroppers in 1980s Italy. Among this group, subservien...

“Modernized” La Llorona Is Still Worth Watching

November 7, 2018

Legends from all over the world would have a place in the movie theater if only the directors were not as concerned with making hundreds of millions, but rather on staying faithful to the story. As they say, sometimes it’s best to give the people what they need, not what they want.

Fordham Grants $15 Wage to Students

November 4, 2018

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Football Drops to 1-8 After Another Blowout Loss

November 4, 2018

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New Dean Seeks to Promote Holistic Mission

October 24, 2018

By Erica Scalise After her hiring this past July, Christie-Belle Garcia has assumed her role as the first official assistant dean for student support and success at FCRH. The position was a recommendation within the retention task force...

Volleyball Drops Two Matches in A-10 Play

October 17, 2018

By Emmanuel Berbari This past weekend served as a significant test for Fordham Volleyball. Hitting the road with a 2-3 conference record and set to play Dayton and Saint Louis—the second and third-ranked preseason Atlantic 10 squ...

The Latest Fashion Month and the Death of Streetwear

October 16, 2018

By: Isiah Magsino Put away those chunky Balenciaga sneakers and tracksuits; the emphasis on streetwear is no longer in — sorry hypebeasts! Who would want to spend close to a grand on chunky sneakers that can be...

Football Takes Tough Loss Against Georgetown, Remains Winless

October 6, 2018

By Jimmy Sullivan It was another Saturday in the fall, and it was another frustrating loss for Fordham’s football team. Fordham lost to Georgetown University 23-11, its fifth loss in a row to st...

USG Committee Works to Curtail Sexual Misconduct

October 3, 2018

By Katherine Leonard With sexual violence being a prominent topic in the national spotlight, one group on Fordham’s campus is working to diminish the number of incidents involving sexual misconduct. The Committee on Sexual Misconduct is a sector of the U...

Grebe and Kutch Star for Cross Country at Lehigh

October 3, 2018

By Jack McLoone After four smaller-scale meets to open the season, Fordham Cross Country competed against 41 other schools at the Paul Short Invitational, hosted by Lehigh. The women’s team pulled off a top-20 finish, co...

Can No Sex Still Sell for Apple?

October 3, 2018

By Kelly Christ Kelly Christ, FCRH ’21, is an English and psychology major from Manhassset, New York. ...