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The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

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The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

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Celebrate Korean New Year With KSA
Celebrate Korean New Year With KSA
By ALICE MORENO March 16, 2023

A smiling snowman sits on a table near John Mulcahy Hall.
A Snowy Fordham
Talking About Health: Menstruation and Stress
Talking About Health: Menstruation and Stress
Monsters, Celsius, Bangs — Oh My!
Monsters, Celsius, Bangs — Oh My!
Reporters from The Observer and The Ram met with Fordham president Tania Tetlow on March 1 during a student press conference
Tetlow Announces Tuition Increase to Student Press
By INSIYA GANDHI

During a student press conference on March 1, University President Tania Tetlow, J.D., communicated that Fordham will raise the cost of tuition...

ChatGPT Sparks Debate Throughout Fordham’s Campuses
ChatGPT Sparks Debate Throughout Fordham’s Campuses
“Using these machines violates every principle of education,” he said in the email. “They make a mockery of the entire enterprise.” 
Fordham Housing Fund Facilitates Academic Success of CSTEP Students
This 2022-23 academic year, the Fordham Housing Fund is supporting nine students from Fordham’s Rose Hill campus through the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), which has been a part of identifying the recipients since the fund’s inception. 
Fordham Law Leaves US News Rankings
Brown said he believes that the rankings are not representative of students’ experience at the university, and he expressed that outside of the law school’s average LSAT scores and GPAs, it is commitment to its communities, academics, sports and experience that allow Fordham Law to be presented in the way it is. 
Introducing the McMahon RamFit Center!
Introducing the McMahon RamFit Center!
By LAUREN BOCALAN and ALYSSA DAUGHDRILL January 15, 2023

There was confusion and panic at Michigan State University when misinformation spread online amid an active shooter situation on campus.
Michigan State’s Misinformation Nightmare
By MATTHIAS LAI
Social media is an incredibly powerful tool, and it can be tempting to echo trending reports and make shallow political pleas to feel like we’re contributing something.
ChatGPT: New York Times Bestseller?
By ADA HELLER
Until I am eye-to-eye with a cyborg assassin, I am not going to let social media’s doomsday predictions scare me away from new and useful technologies.
Mental Health: The Newest Online Commodity
By AERIN ELLARD
With apps like BetterMe selling plans to heal your childhood trauma in “just 28 days,” we see the consequences of misinformation reflected in pitches for a quick fix — psychological snake oil.
Jesuit Institution of Higher Learning Bargains at a Round Table
By PROFESSOR MELANIE McGRATH KNUTS
I was surprised by adversarial negotiations led by the Fordham administration and a law firm known for crushing labor movements.
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Romesh Ranganathan Drops in at the Town Hall for a Solo Stand-Up Show
Award-winning British comedian, Romesh Ranganathan, performs a one-off show at the Town Hall following a sell-out tour in 2022.
The Unending Legacy of ‘Titanic’
25 years after its initial release, Jack and Rose’s tragic love story continues to move its audience in theaters
‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey’: Ironically Iconic?
With a humble budget and short production time, “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” turns the soft-spoken bear into a blood-thirsty killer.
‘Capsules’ Film From Fordham Alumni Is Triumphant at Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival
Fordham alumni and founder of its filmmaking club, Luke Momo and Davis Browne, sell their first feature film to an Oscar-nominated studio.
Cosplayer dressed as Yor Forger holds weapon
Cosplay Culture at Otakufest 2023
By ALICE MORENO
The city of Miami, Florida is known for its many attributes, such as the warm weather, sunny beaches — and cosplay culture.
Broadway shows descriptions with QR Code
The Museum of Broadway Shows Magic of Theatre
By ALICE MORENO
The museum is a wonderland for theater lovers, featuring a plethora of memorabilia and interactive exhibits.
Katz’s Delicatessen is a storied staple of the Lower East Side, perpetually filled with romantic lovers — including Harry Burns and Sally Albright — and food lovers alike.
Romance in the City: Is NYC All That Rom-Coms Make It Out To Be?
By JULIANA SHARON February 15, 2023
From Central Park to the Manhattan Bridge, my boyfriend and I explored eight New York sites featured in popular romantic media to determine which spots lived up to the hype, and which you can skip out with no regrets.
Charlton Misses Game Winner, Rams Fall to George Mason 64-58 in Overtime
Charlton Misses Game Winner, Rams Fall to George Mason 64-58 in Overtime
The Fordham men's basketball team failed to overcome an 8-point deficit and hit a game-winner, eventually losing in overtime to George Mason.
The Fordham Rams Defeat Rhode Island, 74-71, for their 11th Conference Win
The Fordham men's basketball team took down the University of Rhode Island at home in an emphatic and emotional victory.
DeWolfe Saves the Day: Rams Topple URI at the Buzzer, 74-73
Fordham women's basketball breaks the losing streak with a miracle win over the University of Rhode Island, the second best squad in the A10.
Will Richardson, FCRH 26, was named Rookie of the Week by the A10 office following a spectacular performance against VCU.
Men's Basketball Star Will Richardson Named A10 Rookie of the Week
The Rams chances of a favorable championship berth are dwindling as they dropped a crucial game to George Mason, their third in a row.
Women’s Basketball Can’t Catch Break, Lose to George Mason 61-49
Asiah Dingle, GSAS 23 calls a play action.  Dingle scored a season-high 30 points at an efficient 68% clip.
Fordham Women’s Basketball Falls Just Short to UMass, 80-79
Whats the Deal With Baseball?
What's the Deal With Baseball?
Asiah Dingle, GSAS 23, scored 16 points from seven of her 18 shots.
Fordham Wears Pink for Greater Causes and Takes Down Loyola, 80-64
The student section was at maximum capacity, a rare showing that emphasizes the Rams new-found success.
Rams on Upswing, Win Five Consecutive A10 Contests
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