By SOPHIE PARTRIDGE-HICKS, Asst. News Editor
March 22, 2019
Fordham station lies in a predominately black and Latin-American community. Many, along with Stringer, believe that the old policy was the result of institutional racism, and aimed to make mobility for minority communities more difficult.
By DANIELLE COWAN, Contributing Writer
March 16, 2019
The department of Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies celebrated International Women’s Day by using research to open a dialogue where no gender was left out and no limited definition of woman went unquestioned. The event was held a research roundtable on Friday, March 8th in the South Lounge of the Lowenstein building.
By JORDAN MELTZER, News Editor
March 11, 2019
President Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., has written statements both criticizing the notion of these lists and asking the community to improve Fordham’s position in them. For the most part, though, college students find these ranking systems relatively insignificant.
By GABE SAMANDI, Asst. News Editor
March 10, 2019
According to Brian Cook, Gabelli School of Business at Rose Hill ’18 and current graduate student at Fordham, the students were on a routine training run when they came across another runner in the park assisting a man lying in the snow.
By REBECCA THOMPSON, Contributing Writer
March 10, 2019
Giving Day aims to raise money in support of programs, financial aid, and Fordham schools. Funds directly impact Fordham’s affordability by assisting in creating new scholarships for students.
By ISABELLA ALDRIDGE, DANIELLE DAVIS, SOPHIA ORTEGA, and CHARLES SCHELAND
March 21, 2019
The Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. Independent Study in Choreography performance (ISC) offers seniors students a rare opportunity to test their creative capacity by choreographing original pieces. The Observer discusses the project with four Ailey B.F.A. seniors about their inspiration for their pieces and thought process when it comes to creating original choreography.
By BEA MENDOZA, Contributing Writer
March 18, 2019
Fordham requires that Lincoln Center freshman have a meal plan, but it is clear that the meal plans offered on Rose Hill are a better deal for your money.
By MICHELLE AGARON, Contributing Writer
March 14, 2019
Contributing Writer Michelle Agaron speaks with Fordham alumnus, Marlin Jenkins, about his company that is providing free internet to low-income families in the Bronx.
Democrats’ Tax Proposals Need Other Revenue Sources
March 21, 2019
In the context of Ocasio-Cortez’s proposed Green New Deal, which would be a massive economic stimulus to address climate change and income inequality, $50 billion would barely make a dent in this piece of legislation.
Is Gen Z Truly a “Liberal Tsunami”?
March 19, 2019
I expected some extreme and blatantly false proclamations, like “People in Gen Z believe it is possible to choose your species!” What I found was someone so out of touch with current issues that he paints reasonable concerns as an outrage against “traditional” society.
Tim Apple: Trump’s Weirdest Lie Yet
March 18, 2019
Why on God’s green Earth would anyone want to lie about a simple slip of the tongue like this? One rationalization stands out among the rest: Trump has been so engulfed by winning and privilege his whole life that he refuses to lose any battle, however small.
New Zealand: We All Must Join the Fight Against Islamophobia
March 16, 2019
While this act of terror occurred in New Zealand, we are all too familiar with acts of senseless hatred and mass killing in the United States, and around the country we have been standing in solidarity and grief with the rest of the world.
McMahon Freshmen Oppression Must Lessen
March 13, 2019
Fordham University is trying to divide its freshman class. After Orientation and outside of class, there aren’t many ways the members of both houses of Fordham can run into each other; so what do you do during that interim time before you find your real friends — dare I say your ramily — when signing you in to hang out in their room is a level of formality you just haven’t reached yet?
By PATRICK MOQUIN, Asst. Sports & Health Editor
March 18, 2019
If the round robin weekend demonstrates anything, it is that this team has its fair share of talent. As Fordham comes closer and closer towards conference play, it will be interesting to see if this group of players can continue to combine their efforts as the competition increases in quality.
By LENA WEIDENBRUCH, Asst. Sports & Health Editor
March 14, 2019
You don’t need to be a professional athlete to wear specialized running shoes. Brands like Nike, Adidas, and Brooks carry many different models of shoes made for all different kinds of feet.
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March 22, 2019
Home is where the heart is. For college kids, sometimes the word "home" takes on other diverse meanings.
Metro-North Changes Make Commuting Easier From The Bronx
March 22, 2019
Fordham station lies in a predominately black and Latin-American community. Many, along with Stringer, believe that the old policy was the result of institutional racism, and aimed to make mobility for minority communities more difficult.
March 21, 2019
The Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. Independent Study in Choreography performance (ISC) offers seniors students a rare opportunity to test their creative capacity by choreographing original pieces. The Observer discusses the project with four Ailey B.F.A. seniors about their inspiration for their pieces and thought process when it comes to creating original choreography.
Democrats’ Tax Proposals Need Other Revenue Sources
March 21, 2019
In the context of Ocasio-Cortez’s proposed Green New Deal, which would be a massive economic stimulus to address climate change and income inequality, $50 billion would barely make a dent in this piece of legislation.