As if your first few months at Fordham aren’t enough of a whirlwind, freshmen are faced with learning Fordhm-specific lingo as fast as possible. To help you keep up, here’s a run down of some of our favorite Fordham vocab words:
FUEMS – (Pronounced: fumes) Fordham University Emergency Medical Services. There for any medical emergency you might have, but stereotypically known for taking your overly-intoxicated roommate to the emergency room at St. Barnabas Hospital.
Suits – Infamous bouncer at the door of Mugz’s. This man is a legend, check out his twitter: @suits96
Howl – One of the three main bars that create “tri-bar,” where everyone ends up at the end of the night if you’re not at Mugz’s/the house parties die down. This proves to be a problem when it gets so crowded you can’t move. Be prepared for a cover charge – even on the weekdays. The drink ups can be worth it though!
Drink Up – An open bar for a designated time period. Bars on Arthur offer these cheap deals on certain nights. Hop on it, your wallet will thank you.
Midnight Breakfast – Free breakfast in the cafeteria during finals. A.k.a. the only way you feel prepared for finals, by stuffing your face full of delicious breakfast foods in the middle of your studying. Disclaimer: not actually at midnight, more like 9pm.
Edward’s Parade – Sorry, did you mean Eddie’s? You might hear an old on campus call Eddie’s “Edward’s Parade,” its actual name. And in case you haven’t caught on to what Eddie’s is yet, it’s that big field in front of Keating-you can’t miss it!
FMH road – “The F**king Mile Hike” is the long walk from anywhere on campus to Faculty Memorial Hall. Nothing like 10 minutes of walking to FMH to really get you excited for that 8:30am modern language class.
Beer Cave – Gas station mart located next to Pugsleys. The most convenient place to grab a *beverage~ on the way down Arthur to a house party or to grab Dunkin Donuts on the way back from your walk of shame (or stride of pride, whatever floats your boat).
Spring Weekend – The best weekend at Fordham and the only thing getting you through those last few weeks of school, Spring Weekend is the last weekend before Spring semester finals begin. As the weather changes and you debut your pale, pant-suffocated legs for the first time since last September, Spring Weekend’s performers are announced along with the theme for Fordham’s infamous Under the Tent dance.
The Core – A ton of required classes that do not count towards fulfilling your major, and the source of all your academic headaches. Yes, St. Ignatius, I think I will set the world on fire.
Drake – The Pugsleys employee who slightly resembles Drake.
Father McShane – The president of Fordham University. Learn to love him.
University – Nope, not another way to refer to the place you’re living for the next four years; University pizza is a Fordham favorite.
Bro’s Hill – Apartment building located right outside of Walsh, known for loud, rowdy parties on the patio in front.
Ram Town – Fordham’s annual basketball pep rally. Prepare yourself for contests and free food. (This year’s Ram Town will be on October 17th!)
Sand Lot – Belmont apartments known for their sandy/dirty backyard parties.
Security Alert – anxiety-filled emails Fordham Security sends to the Fordham community to inform us when there has been a mugging/attack/scandal involving a Fordham student or faculty member.
Beer Hall – located inside the Italian Market on Arthur Avenue. The beer hall is self explanatory, but might we add that they host karaoke on Saturdays.
Modern – a small grocery store on Athur Avenue that is popular among Fordham students, especially those living in apartment-style dorms or off-campus apartments.