The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

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The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer
The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer
FILM & TELEVISION
The best of cinema in 2024 was honored at the 97th Oscar Awards, with triumphs for independent productions like “Anora.”
An Oscars for the Love of Filmmaking
The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, celebrated the best movies of 2024. The night was a triumph for indie films like "Anora."
Severance Season 2 Blurs Dystopia with Reality
The newest episodes of the hit series veer into the absurd while still remaining true to the all too real themes of its first season.
The Observer’s Notable Films of the Season

Good News! ‘Wicked’ is a Successful Musical Adaptation
Jon M. Chu's newest adaptation of the hit broadway musical is a fun, heartfelt, take on the beloved story for all ages.
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LATEST STORIES
‘Recession indicators,’ can include cultural and fashion trends that indicate consumer sentiment, in times of economic uncertainty.
Kenzie Roberts poses infront of her work in Lipani.
Visions of the Heart in Lipani Gallery
The exhibit featured arches inspired by the modernist house Casa Gilardi, designed by Mexican architect Luis Barragán.
Orchids and Architecture at the New York Botanical Garden in Spring
Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho star in the latest Broadway adaptation of “Cabaret.”
The Rise and Fall of Freedom in ‘Cabaret’
Bouvier and Kulak’s joint exhibition touched on themes of childhood, family and environmental protection.
“Roots” is a Testament to Friendship, Nature, and Childhood
MUSIC
Cody Muraro, lead singer of Real Friends, singing the band’s newest songs to the crowd.
Real Friends Return to Irving Plaza
The Chicago-based Midwest Emo band, Real Friends, stunned audiences with their show at Irving Plaza on Nov. 25.
A Recap of Music’s Biggest Night

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards aired live Sunday night from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Hosted by comedian and former host...

Love Language Collective, is Waiting on You

“We drive and we dance and we feel that love,” reads the caption for a TikTok video uploaded by the Fordham University-founded music duo,...

Fit For An Autopsy Rocks Irving Plaza
The deathcore band brought raging, head banging energy to the Irving Plaza as part of their "The Nothing that Is" tour.
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ARTS & CULTURE FEATURE
Although Lorelei is an aspiring musician, she is also a student balancing education and creativity.
Mia Lorelei’s Music is Your Music Too
By ELEANA KOSTAKIS • April 21, 2024
Lorelei speaks on her music, sports metaphors and life as a student-musician.
PERFORMING ARTS
The Fordham Mainstage production of “Three Penny Opera” ran from Feb. 27 through March 1 and will have three more shows from March 6 through March 8.
Song and Class Struggle in ‘Three Penny Opera’
Fordham Theatre’s production of the 1928 play challenges audiences to reconsider ideas of justice, wealth and exploitation.
Fordham Studio Theatre Presents ‘Thoughts on Girlcock’
The Fordham Studio show written and produced by Ryann Lynn Murphy raises questions about the objectification of trans women’s bodies.
‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ is a Unique Take on the Tale
By the show's end, Goodrich portrayed multiple characters, performed an entire musical act and embodied Crane in his mysterious last moments.
Alvin Ailey Sees Art in You

Legacy, reach and representation are the pillars that give shape to “Edges of Ailey.” This exhibition, hosted by the Whitney Museum of American...

The Big Apple Circus is Fordham’s Festive Neighbor

Years before I moved to New York City, I constantly heard rave reviews about the Big Apple Circus. After experiencing it myself for the first...

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VISUAL ART
Most of the statues are located on the east end of the Outdoor Plaza by the Ram statue, first installed in 2017.
New Statues Around Campus

With the arrival of the new year, there have been many new additions and changes to  the Lincoln Center campus. Along with clearing out a few...

Photographer Chester Higgins’ work, “The Intimacy of Prayer,” discussed themes of religion and the personal connection that individuals have to their spirituality.
‘The Intimacy of Prayer’ Leaves Butler Gallery

If you wandered into Ildiko Butler Gallery on the evening of Jan. 15 with only a cursory knowledge of the photographs on display, you might have...

CULTURE
“Dimension 20”’s “Gauntlet at the Garden” at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 24.
Dimension 20’s ‘Gauntlet at the Garden’ Reflects a New Era of Dungeons & Dragons
The sold out show from "Dimension 20" represents the increasing popularity of the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.
A Day at the Columbus Circle Holiday Market

Mere steps away from Fordham Lincoln Center’s campus, Columbus Circle’s Annual Holiday Market returned this year on Dec. 3. Hundreds of vendors...

Barbie, A Cultural Femininomenon

The iconic Barbie doll has found a new home in New York City with the latest exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design, “Barbie: A Cultural...

‘Pets and the City’ Celebrates Three Centuries of New Yorkers and Their Pets

On Oct. 25, The New York Historical (formerly known as The New York Historical Society), located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, opened...

A Celebration of Life and Death

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

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