FU Slang

Know the slang, know the school. The following is a list of things you really need to know before coming to FU. The more of these words you know, the better off you'll be.

Ailey

The Alvin Ailey Dance Program at Lincoln Center

The Fordham Bubble

Describes the political apathy and the sheltered world some students believe Fordham is in.

CSA

Commuting Students' Association

Daily Jolt

A Web site providing a community and forum to the Fordham student community

DeCafe

SPARC'S monthly open mic nights

E-RES

The Electronic Reserve System, where students can read professor-posted articles online

FU

Fordham's initials? Yes. It's not a T-shirt slogan anymore. Campus administration banned the selling of merchandise with the FU print, much to the dismay of students

Freshëns

The Plaza Kiosk, the smoothie/coffee stand in Lincoln Center

Oasis

Fordham's Online Service

OLs

Very energetic orientation leaders

The Prairie

Nickname for the Rose Hill Gym

Pope

The main theatre in Lincoln Center

RamVan

The van that will get you from Rose Hill to Lincoln Center for $2.50

RamCell

Fordham's phone/Internet option

RD

Resident Director

RHA

The Residential Life Government

SAO

Office of Student Activities

Tinkers

The Jolly Tinker, a popular Rose Hill Bar

Turkey Thursday

Avoid this November Lincoln Center deal at all costs

We are…Fordham!

The very annoying, often-used chant you'll hear freshmen and OLs screaming during orientation

WFUV

The campus radio station

Whatsupfu.com

A Web site for the Rose Hill community, with postings on campus happenings

White Box and Black Box

Studio theaters in Lincoln Center, reserved for student productions