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All the News Fit to Quiz: Issue 6

Shamya Zindani

By GRACE GETMAN, ALISON ETTINGER-DELONG, and SHAMYA ZINDANI
April 17, 2020

Which New York City university provided students with a $500 stipend to move out and assist with travel following the closure of their residential dorms due to the coronavirus epidemic?

Fordham University

Columbia University

Pace University

New York University

"Comparing NYC Schools' Response to COVID-19" by Joe Kottke

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Which campus-favorite local business has donated over 500 pounds of coffee to the makeshift hospital that was built inside the Javits Center this month?

Shakespeare & Co.

The Flame

Birch Coffee

Fluffy’s Cafe & Pizzeria

"Local Eateries Face Uncertain Future" by Emma Seiwell

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Which Fordham cultural organization has been hosting heritage month celebrations online in April?

Black Students Organization

Muslim Students Organization

CIAO

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Committee

"Breaking Down Stigma" by Vicky Carmenate

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Which event did that organization not host or plan to host in April?

Weekly TikTok challenge

Cooking with AAPI series

Hulu party

Dialogue on stereotypes about Asian Americans

"Breaking Down Stigma" by Vicky Carmenate

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Who is the new president of USG?

Loreen Ruiz

Tina Thermadam

Robert Stryczek

Austin Tong

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What was one of the winner's platforms?

Dividing clubs under departments based on the club’s broader category to increase efficiency in the club system

Launching intramural sports leagues at Lincoln Center

Compiling resources for women to hand out during USG tabling (including information on Title IX procedures and counseling)

Providing free female hygiene products on campus

"USG 2020 Presidential Candidates Face Off in Online Debate" by Gus Dupree

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According to a survey performed by The Observer, what percentage of Fordham Lincoln Center students believe that they are not at risk of contracting coronavirus?

41.3%

75.2%

6.6%

25.6%

"Special Report: Survey Reveals Fordham Students’ Knowledge of the Coronavirus" by the News and Sports and Health Desks

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What announcement did the NCAA make recently that impacts senior Fordham athletes?

All spring athletes would not receive one additional year of eligibility

All spring athletes would receive one additional year of eligibility

All spring athletes would receive scholarship money back

All spring athletes would receive stipends to assist them with the economic hardships associated with the coronavirus crisis

"Quiet Spring for Fordham Club Sports" by Patrick Moquin

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Which position on the E-Board of USG did no student run for before the election?

Treasurer

Secretary

Vice President

Chair of the Operations Committee

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Which Fordham class had their Commencement canceled due to the coronavirus epidemic?

The Dodranscentennial Class

The Deauxdrancentennial Class

The Dodransbicentennial Class

The Dogransbicentennial Class

"An Ode to a Senior Year Cut Short" by Courtney Brogle

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About the Contributors

GRACE GETMAN, Managing Editor

Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer. A dual urban studies and environmental studies major, she likes trees, buildings and trees on the top of buildings (jury’s out on buildings on top of trees). Previously, she worked as an editor in the Social Media and Opinions sections.

ALISON ETTINGER-DELONG, Multimedia Editor

Alison Ettinger-DeLong, Fordham College at Lincoln Center ’23, is a multimedia editor for The Observer. She is a dual sociology and urban studies major. Alison’s favorite part of creating multimedia content is making graphics and editing videos. She also loves discussing intersecting social demographics, caring too much about fonts and eating lots of vegetarian sushi.

SHAMYA ZINDANI, Social Media Editor and Newsletter Editor Emerita

Shamya Zindani, Fordham College at Lincoln Center ’22, is the social media editor, newsletter editor and assistant photo editor emerita for The Observer. She is majoring in new media and digital design. She's interested in learning about the different ways in which design and culture intersect to create a harmonious experience. Her other interests include politics, art and journalism.

SHAMYA ZINDANI, Social Media Editor and Newsletter Editor Emerita

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