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Modern Fashion Follows Old Trends Instead of Creating New Ones
While walking past a newsstand in the Columbus Circle subway station, a bright yellow Complex magazine cover caught my
Archive for category: Opinions
Ron Paul: A Dangerously Appealing Renegade to Students
With the New York Republican primaries only two months away, registered Republicans at Fordham will hopefully be voting for their preferred presidential candidate soon. Although many are disappointed with the race, there is one candidate who is surprisingly popular with college students. This is Ron Paul, a Libertarian congressman from Texas.
Transparency is Key in Birth Control Policy
As students, we expect Fordham to be open about its policies and provide students with information about what is clearly stated in its manuals. Many students are unaware that the Health Center is required to provide birth control in the case of specific medical conditions—and understandably so.
Occupy Wall Street Must Make Headlines Again
Back in September, the media blasted us with reports of police abusing their power by pepper spraying on protestors in New York City. This was my first exposure to what would become the world phenomenon known as Occupy Wall Street (OWS).
A Letter to All the Dubstep-Loving, Lax-Pinnie Wearing Bros: Please Stop
Let me preface what I’m about to say with this: I get it. I lived with two bros last semester who were a concentrated manifestation of all that is brodom; I know whence you come. And I also know that you didn’t understand that last sentence, so I’ll keep the rest of my letter in simple language for you.
Prejudice Against Gay Characters on Television Still Prevalent
If you’re like me and have taken multiple history courses, you have heard at least once or twice the phrase “history repeats itself.” Now, surely some disagree, but in terms of confronting diversity, history is repetitive. In 2012, I would think most Americans have surpassed their own intolerances in order to be open to new things such as people of different backgrounds and sexual orientation or preference.
Planned Parenthood: Protecting Women’s Rights
The initial decision of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, America’s leading breast cancer organization, to pull funding from Planned Parenthood has since been reversed due to massive backlash from the public primarily though social media.
True Heroes Go Unacknowledged in Celebrity Culture
As Fordham students, many of us are inspired by legendary and contemporary writers, artists and musicians, along with actors and dancers. Unfortunately, if I asked teenagers and young adults across the country who they admire most, the results would probably sound a lot more celebrity-centered.
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