By: Sofie Huntington When it comes to Rodrigue’s Coffee House’s concerts, there’s one question I have often pondered: can we be chill? If I am going to a Rod’s concert, I’m mentally and physically preparing myself. I’m hyping myself up, putting on my coolest outfit, and ensuring that the outfit is secure; once the music …
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A Look Into Rods
By: Clare Hayden and Maribelle Gordon Fordham University’s coffee shop Rodrigue’s, also known as “Rod’s,” sits between two freshman residence halls tucked into the back of campus. The square building is small, but the opportunities that lie within it are expansive, and its identity is very unique to campus involvement. Sophomore Sam Hoffman is often …
Bruno and Josh talk about The Scene
By: Joshua Atlas I walk into a corridor of rooms that are just lightly lit. The first room by candle, the second by lava lamp, and the third by a TV; the pause screen of the Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom freshly pressed. I say hi to Bruno and am asked to take …
Faculty at Rodrigue’s Coffeehouse
By: Georgie Flemming Are you a part of the Facult? Faculty returned to Fordham with their show at Rodrigue’s Coffeehouse on October 13th. The Friday the 13th show was highly anticipated by Rod’s members and basement show truthers alike. Self-described as “squarely in the realm of punk,” Fordham alumni Nilson “Nils” Wilson, Khadija “Deej” Aslam, …
Fordham Alum Band Mountain Laurel Achieves Success Post-Graduation
By: Meghan Mahaffey Fordham’s creative atmosphere is one very near and dear to my heart. I am always blown away by the talent that is brought to the table anytime I attend a performing arts event on campus. Therefore, I was very honored when a Fordham alum band, Mountain Laurel, invited me to attend their …
How Spring Weekend Works
By: Jaclyn Wickersham I joined the Campus Activities Board in the fall of my freshman year and always heard people discussing the Spring Weekend Concert. At the time, I was unsure what that meant, but having served multiple Spring Weekends on the CAB Executive Board, I now have a pretty good understanding. As the current …
Sophia Eid & Dadz Clozet Media
By: Molly Chamberlain It’s not often you meet a first-year college student with passion and determination as strong as Sophia Eid’s. Originally from Chicago, Sophia is majoring in Film & Television at Fordham College Rose Hill and has a clear vision for the future she wants. Her interests are spread throughout the vast, inescapable world …
The Wave Show and Interview
By: Meghan Mahaffey I’m sure every Fordham student is familiar with The Wave, considering the success they have achieved both on and off campus. The band has performed at the places you know and love around campus, such as Rodrigues’ Coffee House,, and worked their way up to open for COIN at Spring Weekend 2023. …
Behind the Scenes of Spring Weekend
By Anna Fahy Spring Weekend is one of Fordham’s greatest traditions. Dating back to 1980, it’s a week-long programming fest hosted by Campus Activities Board that culminates in the Spring Weekend concert. I, along with my two co-concert chairs, Adeyinka Maddy and Gibson Borelli, are so lucky to be producing it this year. Every year …
Fordham Music Venues, Ranked
By, Maura Mulvihill As a big fan of live music and also a big fan of Fordham and also a big fan of live music at Fordham, I’ve spent a decent amount of time in the various venues that have so generously agreed to host a plethora of live music acts. Though I appreciate all …