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The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

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Tyler, the Creator released his critically-acclaimed album, “Chromakopia,” on Oct. 28.
Tyler, The Creator Takes Off His Mask in ‘Chromakopia’
By KATIE HOHMAN November 6, 2024

Tyler, the Creator — the stage name for 33-year-old Los Angeles native Tyler Okonma — released his eighth album titled “Chromakopia,”...

To recreate the famous balcony scene, Zegler was lowered from the ceiling on a bed which served as the central prop throughout the play.
‘Romeo + Juliet’ Is A Tragic Rave in Verona
By JULIA JARAMILLO

Years after I first read “Romeo and Juliet” in high school, I never thought pastel teddy bears and synth music by Jack Antonoff would help...

David Gibson (left), the director of Fordham’s Center on Religion and Culture (CRC), moderated the conversation with Dorothy Fortenberry (right).
Dorothy Fortenberry on Climate, Faith and Screenwriting
By MICHELLE WILSON

Fordham’s Center on Religion and Culture (CRC) hosted a panel discussion featuring Emmy-nominated screenwriter and playwright Dorothy Fortenberry...

Fordham Lincoln Center held several events honoring the Mexican tradition Dia de los Muertos on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.
A Celebration of Life and Death
By SOPHIA STEPHAN

On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, students across both Fordham campuses gathered to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. At Fordham Lincoln Center (FLC), events...

Politics can get complicated behind the curtain.
Republicans Are Just Bisexual
By RYANN LYNN MURPHY

As a transgender woman, it is hard to go anywhere without being gawked at, fondled or even brutally harassed. Interestingly enough, these actions...

Registering for a library card is a great first step New York City residents can take to support the NYPL.
A Case For Public Libraries
By HANNAH VENNING

As students here at Fordham Lincoln Center, many of us can acknowledge the importance of Quinn Library and the need for a shared space to study,...

International students at Fordham are paying attention, sharing their thoughts and voicing their worries about the upcoming election.
International Students Spectate Democracy
By VERA ILIADI and ELENA DIMITRIOU

When one student first moved to the United States to attend Fordham University, she found out firsthand the vast economic difference between...

Ram Café to Stay Open Until 10 p.m.
By PARIS MATHUKU

Ram Hospitality will extend Ram Café’s operating hours until 10 p.m. to accommodate students with late schedules, according to United Student...

A Young Voice on Advisory Board
By TUCKER FLYNN

Rachel McLaren has found a way to go above and beyond in service of the community surrounding Fordham.  As a McMahon Hall resident assistant,...

Nothing by the Book
By MICHELLE WILSON

College students — at Fordham and most everywhere else — have long lamented the cost of textbooks.  These frustrations often arise when...

Students Comment on Different Policies at Fordham
Students Comment on Different Policies at Fordham
By ALICE MORENO and MARYAM BESHARA March 27, 2023

McNeal opened at the Beaumont Theater in Lincoln Center on Sept. 30.
‘McNeal’: Robert Downey Jr.’s Bold Broadway Debut — But Does it Land?
By KRYSTA ESCOBAR

“McNeal,” starring Robert Downey Jr., is an innovative 90-minute play that explores artificial intelligence (AI) and human creativity. It...

“Everybody’s Birthday”: The Underground Performing Arts Scene in New York
By VANESSA FRANCO
An arts and entertainment collective by the name of Monster Truck unveiled their performance art show made up of art students.
‘Our Town’ is Creative But Convoluted
By CARRIE JOHNSON

If life were a gem, diamonds couldn’t even compare in value. The story of “Our Town” by Thorton Wilder evokes this and similar witticisms...

Poetry and Swords: ’Sins of Sor Juana’ is a Powerful Feminist Display
By NEHIR CETIN, Contributing
Fordham's Theater Department debuted their first production of the season, Sins of Sor Juana with an emphasis on gender equality.
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Jackie Johnson III scored a game-high 23 points against the Retrievers.
Rams Defeat UMBC in Preseason Showcase

The Fordham men’s basketball (MBB) team defeated the University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) Retrievers 86-72 in a hard-fought exhibition...

Fordham Women’s Soccer Close Out Their Season on Home Turf

The Fordham women’s soccer team closed out their season on Friday night with a loss against the Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) Hawks in...

Men’s Water Polo Dominates with Undefeated Record

Fordham water polo is the lone undefeated team in the NCAA with a 24-0 record and stands tied as second in the nation. In the pool, Fordham...

Club Wrestling: A Team for All Rams

An increased number of female students have joined Fordham Club Wrestling, mirroring the nationwide growth of women's wrestling. ` Club Wrestling...

Apollo performs his song “Invincible.”
Omar Apollo Brings the ‘God Said No’ Tour to Forest Hills Stadium
By MOLLY HIGGINS

Singer-songwriter Omar Apollo brought his “God Said No” tour to Queens on Sept. 7 with a show at Forest Hills Stadium. After opening sets...

Duckart kicks off the set with his single “Older.”
Searows Plays to a Sold-Out Crowd at The Mercury Lounge
By MOLLY HIGGINS

Indie-folk artist Alec Duckart, known professionally as Searows, played a sold-out show on Jan. 25 at New York City’s Mercury Lounge as part...

Crossword: You Can't Spell "Solve It" without "VOTE"
Crossword: You Can’t Spell “Solve It” without “VOTE”
Rams to the polls! Hope you did your civic duty this week.
Carlos Ortiz de la Pena Gomez Urquiza (left) and Nicolas Nunes (right) traveled the 10 miles between Fordham’s Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses, documenting their experience.
Through the Many Pockets of New York
By CARLOS ORTIZ DE LA PENA GOMEZ URQUIZA and NICOLAS NUNES October 24, 2024

The Macombs Dam Bridge led right across from West 155th St. in Harlem to the Bronx. The bridge was tricky to get to. But soon, we crossed...