Endless Opportunities in NYC

Less than one month back at Fordham and this semester 

Waitress is currently on Broadway starring Jessie
Mueller with music by Sara Bareilles.

has already been full of irreplaceable NYC experiences! 

One of the best parts of Fordham is the quick and easy access to Broadway shows.  During the first week of this semester I was able to go see Waitress on Broadway, something that only New York City can offer. It was entertaining, relaxing, and took my mind off of the pending next 4 months of homework!

Then, last week tons of Fordham students and I attended Winter Fest, a concert held at Lincoln Center annually. As Fordham students, tickets only cost $5, (an amazing deal). This year the band was The Mowgli's, and last year it was Borns.  Winter Fest is somewhat of a winter version of Spring Weekend, which is quickly approaching! The Mowgli's were incredible, as expected.  

The Mowgli's; 1/27/17

And of course nothing is complete without some amazing food, which New York City is certainly not short on. 

Macaron Cafe                                                           Macbar                                                      Davey's Ice Cream   

Weekend Update: Thanksgiving Edition!

Michelle Datsur, FCRH '19:
"Last weekend my friends and I got together to have a thanksgiving of our own, aptly named “Friendsgiving”, before going home for the holiday. It was a potluck of various delicious foods ranging from cornbread to potatoes to spaghetti squash lasagna. One of our friends even bought a ham on Arthur Avenue, and it was delicious. We gathered around, talked, and watched old thanksgiving episodes of Friends. It was a really great way to relax for a few hours ahead of the business of the week and traveling home, and I hope we do it again next year! "

Connor Murray, FCRH '18:

"This Friday, I went ice skating in Bryant Park. Thanks to the Residence Hall Association, I was able to do this for free!

Connor Murray at Bryant Park

Katie Porter at Book of Mormon

Katie Porter, FCRH '19:

"This weekend, I attended Book of Mormon on Broadway for an RA program! Before the show, we participated in a discussion about religious satire and learned about Mormonism."

Luke Berman, FCRH '18: "Last weekend I went to see Fordham Experimental Theatre’s (FET) performance of Mercy Mercy Mercy, a student written and directed production in the intimate black box theater. FET allows students the opportunity to take on any theatrical position they may be interested, including but not limited to actor, writer, director, or stage hand!"

Weekend Update!

This weekend we kicked off an old Fordham tradition (maybe or maybe not inspired by SNL, an NYC-based production many Fordham students attend free live tapings of) which is Weekend Update! Here's what some of our Rams were up to this weekend:

Michael Sperling, FCRH '17: "This weekend I walked the entire island of manhattan, something I've wanted to do since freshman year, ironically on the same weekend as the NYC Marathon. In total it was an 18 miles journey that provided spectacular views an experience I will never forget."

 

Caroline Dunn, FCRH '17:

"On Saturday I decided to take on the land of hipsters and the L Train and I ventured to Brooklyn. In the morning, I volunteered at an animal shelter in Williamsburg called BARC and then headed down to the opening day of Brooklyn flea's winter market. I found some great deals and treated myself to a Rose and toasted almond ice cream!"















 Kaitlyn McWha, GSB '17:

"I spent my Saturday morning walking through the Botanical Gardens, located just outside of Fordham's Rose Hill campus. The Botanical Gardens is beautiful in the fall, and is a great place to enjoy nature in the Bronx!"