One of the ways in which Fordham students find out about
campus news is by reading one of the newspapers, The Ram. This weekly publication features articles on
campus activities, world news, Fordham sports, and things to do in New York
City, amongst other things.
Students are encouraged to join the
staff as writers, photographers, and copy editors. A student’s interests determine what section
he will choose to write for: news, culture, opinions, or sports. He may report on significant campus news,
review new movie releases, or discuss a recent sporting event. Photographers working for The Ram are present
at school and community events, recording these activities through their
pictures, enabling a wide range of students to find out about the events they
may have missed that week. Other staff
members are responsible for layouts, advertisement space, and other aspects of
the newspaper.
As a freshman, I joined the staff
of The Ram as a copy editor. Every
Tuesday, before the weekly publication goes to print, I spend a few hours in
the office proofreading each of the articles that will be published in that
week’s issue. I have always enjoyed
reading and writing (and even grammar!), and through this, I am able to do
something productive with the hobbies I enjoy!
By being present in the office
during this busy period, I have also been able to learn a lot about the
production efforts which are necessary in order to put together each
issue. Although the publication is
overseen by a faculty advisor, undergraduates are fully responsible for
reporting, writing, and piecing the paper together. The effort which goes into this process is
admirable, and it is great to see students working together on this
collaborative effort.
Check out recent articles from The Ram at
www.theramonline.com or get updates by following @TheRamOnline on Twitter!
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