By: Andrew Meeker On January 31st, Fordham University, Lincoln Center campus hosted singer Ashlyn Rae Willson, known mononymously as Ashe, for its Winterfest, an event held annually by its Campus Activity Board (CAB) in LL Pope Auditorium. Ashe burst onto the American music scene in 2020 when her single “Moral of the Story” was featured …
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What are People at Fordham Listening To?
By Jaclyn Wickersham Have you ever walked around campus and observed that nearly everyone you pass has their headphones on. Have you ever wondered what they could be listening to? Annually, the Campus Activities Board produces a survey to gather information on what the Fordham community wants for their Spring Weekend concert. This year, the …
Fordham’s Afro-Latin Music Ensemble
By Gabriella Chinnici To get a closer look at the music scene across both Fordham campuses, I sat down with junior Luisa Ferreira, a member of Fordham’s Afro-Latin Ensemble. Throughout our conversation, we dove into her musical journey, the Ensemble’s unique energy, and the cultural significance of Afro-Latin music. As she spoke passionately about her …
Lyric of the Week: The Forming of a Hit Fordham Radio Show
By Jade Petalcorin Have you ever been asked the question “How are you?” and just never had the words to describe how you’re feeling, or maybe you don’t want to get into how you are actually feeling, so you settle for the response, “I’m good.” However, when it comes to the people I actually care …
Can a Rod’s Concert be Chill?
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 …
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 …