OF VOLUME 98 Libby Smislova is a sophomore from Silver Spring, Maryland who is majoring in English and concentrating in American Catholic Studies. This is her second year with The Fordham Ram, but her first as Culture CoEditor. She is interested in both Law and Journalism, but also dreams of moving to Paris, where she plans to drink cappuccinos dressed in Dior with Stella her cat.
Bailey Hosfelt is a Fordham College Rose Hill freshman formerly from Wheeling, WV with a new residence in Boston, MA. Wicked. She intends to major in Communications and Media Studies. In addition to being Culture CoEditor, Bailey serves as a mentor for Fordham’s chapter of College Mentors for Kids, watches documentaries with React to Film, and speed walks to FMH. This is her staff debut for The Fordham Ram. Aside from writing and editing in McGinley basement, you can find Bailey flailing her limbs and calling it dancing.
Sam Belden is a Fordham College Rose Hill junior from Guilford, CT and is double majoring in Communication and Media Studies and History. Prior to becoming Sports Editor, he served as Assistant Sports Editor of The Fordham Ram. He also writes for Pro Golf Now, a golf news website. In his spare time, Sam enjoys thinking about baseball and listening to music.
Pat Costello is a Fordham College Rose Hill Junior from Abington, Pat and is majoring in Communications. He serves as the Assistant Sports Editor after writing for The Fordham Ram for two semesters. He is also currently a trainee at WFUV in the sports division. Pat believes wholeheartedly that Tim Raines should not be in the Hall of Fame.
Jack McLoone is a Fordham College Rose Hill freshman from Little Silver, New Jersey. While undecided, he will be majoring in either communications or journalism. Outside of being an Assistant Sports Editor with The Ram, he is also a trainee at WFUV. He wrote for the NFL blog last volume. Jack takes great pride in his Twitter account (@jfmclooney), which has received such rave reviews as “sad,“ unnecessary” and “please stop tweeting.”
Jack Brennan is a Fordham College Rose Hill Junior from Florham Park New Jersey and is majoring in Communication and Media Studies. He will be taking the position as a Photo Editor for this year’s volume. In addition to taking photos for The Ram, he can be found playing intramural soccer and interning for Martha Stewart. He used to be a pizza delivery boy.
Kate Mackie is a Fordham College Rose Hill freshman from Glen Rock, New Jersey who is a Communications major with a double minor in marketing and visual arts. She is joining the Fordham Ram as a Photo Editor. Outside of The Ram, she has her own fashion blog, where she highlights daily fashion finds around campus, and is a blogger for the MODE fashion magazine on campus. For pleasure Kate enjoys drawing, running, exploring new parts of the city, going to museums, and spending time with friends.
Andrea Garcia is a Fordham College Rose Hill freshman from West Milford, New Jersey who is pursuing a Political Science major on a Pre-Law track with a double minor in Spanish and Business Administration. She is joining this volume as Photo Editor. In addition to The Fordham Ram, she is a student-athlete on the Women’s Rowing Team, a member of Fordham Images, and an active member of the Business of Sports Society. When she isn’t holding a camera, you can find her drawing, playing guitar/piano, or watching a Yankees game.
Cate Carrejo is a Fordham College Rose Hill junior, majoring in Communications with a concentration sin Film and Television & Radio, and minors in Marketing, Business Administration, and Psychology (it took a lot of finagling). Originally from Houston, Texas, The Ram’s Features Editor did not ride a horse to school, nor does she want to hear you sing “The Ocean’s No Place For A Squirrel.” In the future, she hopes to travel the world, be the Latina Shonda Rhimes, and achieve omnipotence.
Ellie Bruckner is a Fordham College Rose Hill junior from East Lyme, CT and is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Communication and Media Studies. In addition to serving her second year as Digital Editor at The Fordham Ram, she is also a tutor at the Rosedale Center, a member of the Fordham Food Recovery Network, and a cellist in the Fordham Orchestra. When at home, Ellie can be found perpetually waiting tables at her family’s restaurant.
Anna Carey is a Fordham College Rose Hill junior from Bardonia, New York and is majoring in English with minors in Computer Science and Theology. This is her second year as a Digital Editor at The Fordham Ram, and additionally she tutors at Rosedale Center for Girls and the Higher Education Opportunity Program. Her favorite day of the week is Monday because it means a new Discovery Weekly playlist on Spotify and a new episode of “The Bachelor”.
Meghan Campbell is a Fordham College Rose Hill sophomore from Madison, New Jersey majoring in Communications with a minor in Italian. In addition to being a Digital Editor, Meghan is a member of Circle K and Project Sunshine. Meghan was previously as a copy editor and staff writer for The Ram. In her free time, Meghan is often getting hopefully lost in the city or cramming two hours worth of homework into her 15-minute break before class.