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“Look Up, It’s
August 22, 2025
The Class of 2029”
FIRST-YEARS: FRIEND OR FOE? by Lois Lane
Investigative Reporter The class of 2029 has touched down on Fordham’s campus. As they unload their cars and carry their minifridges, they are set to begin their Fordham journeys. Whether they’re gearing up for Global Transition, Urban Plunge or just Orientation, it’s time for them to forge their Fordham identity. But that begs the question --- who will they be? Will be they be the kind of person who refills the Brita when they leave it empty? Or are they going to return to the room at 3 a.m. loudly on weekday? The choice is theirs. Every one of us was a first-year once and we made the one choice that defined our college identity, the one thing that makes or breaks who we are. Our favorite deli. Are you a Ram’s Deli & Pizza devotee? A Super Best Deli acolyte? A Best Deli & Grill believer? Or do you prefer one of the lesser known delis? First-years now have to make this choice, and much like a star sign, it defines their personality. So now the question to ask is where will their allegiance lie? What deli flag will they fly? Will they be a friend, or a foe?
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