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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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Robert Pattinson and Zendaya star as a couple on the verge of emotional collapse when a dark secret is revealed the week before their wedding.
Everyone and No One is the Villain in ‘The Drama’
Kristoffer Borgli’s latest film, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, forces audiences to confront their own hypocrisy.
AI Apocaloptimist? More Like Propagandist
Filmmaker Daniel Roher explores the extremes of AI’s reach but ultimately settles on a tech-optimistic middle ground.
Laje’s Local Listings: April
The Observer's film columnist Sofia Laje catalogues independent films screening in April and where to watch them.
The 98th Oscars Brought Groundbreaking Wins
Michael B. Jordan became the sixth Black man to win best actor in nearly a century of the Academy Awards.
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Students pack into the fieldhouse as Fordham’s Spring Weekend concert moves indoors.
Spring Weekend Concert
“Fancy Feast” by Brent Owens features a 24-foot-long display of fake food made entirely out of wood.
Try Free Art in Tribeca: A Gallery Walkthrough
In this version of “Alien of Extraordinary,” Sun expertly wove in elements of comedic irony.
‘Fighting Together’: Dancing to Tell an Immigration Story
One thing that will always be found in “Euphoria” is tear-filled drama.
Is the Plot Gone?
Between Friends played a mixture of singles off their previous two albums, as well as a couple of old favorites from their debut.
12th Annual Winterfest: Between Friends
Student talents Tobias Urban and Mia Lorelei warmed up the crowd for pop duo “Between Friends” in the Pope Auditorium.
Haters Flock to Geese
The Gen Z alternative rock band “Geese” stepped into the national spotlight on Saturday Night Live, to mixed reactions.
‘First Language,’ the EP

Tobias Urban’s music career began at just nine years old, when he started taking classical music lessons. Over a decade later, his love for...

The Clankers are Coming! Can Independent Artists Save Music from Generative AI?

In November 2022, Generative AI became widely available to the public, with the release of OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT. It has been used to create...

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Gregory Maguire was inspired to write “Wicked” after what he described as a “religious vision” about Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film.
Holding Space for Everything ‘Wicked’ with Gregory Maguire
By MORGAN JOHNSON November 5, 2025

“Wicked” author Gregory Maguire made a rare public appearance at Pope Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 23 for a talk hosted by Fordham’s Center...

After a 20-year dance career, principal dancer Megan Fairchild has a lot to teach the next generation of dancers.
A Starring Ballerina’s Final Bow, and a Lesson in Artistic Longevity
Prima ballerina Megan Fairchild spoke with The Observer about mental health and preparing to leave New York City Ballet.
A Century in Motion: Graham Turns 100 at City Center
The Martha Graham Dance Company ushered in their 100th season showcasing some of Graham’s masterworks and her unique relationship to music.
Concert Dance Thrives at Footprints Dance Festival
Audiences gather for a night of choreographic innovation at the Footprints Dance Festival, proving that interest in dance is here to stay.
Scottish Folk Music and Dance at NYPL
The New York Public Library hosted a cultural event celebrating traditional Scottish music and dance, an ode to New York City's cultural diversity.
‘What Multiculturalism Should Look Like’: Indian Dance Festival is a Lesson for Artists Everywhere
The “What Flows Between Us Dance Festival” is a needed lesson in thoughtful use of tradition and collaboration.
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Fordham seniors Lily Sood and Nicole Miceli will display their senior thesis exhibitions in the Lipani Gallery until April 22.
Showcasing the Moments that Matter
Nicole Miceli, FCRH ’26, and Lily Sood, FCRH ’26, showcase their visual arts senior thesis exhibitions at the Lipani Gallery at Fordham Lincoln Center.
Fordham students, professors and friends and family of the artists observe the works on display.
Displays of Inherited Nostalgia
The Ildiko Butler Gallery features familial-history-inspired exhibitions by Grace Guerra and Daniella Herrera, two Fordham seniors.
El Paso muralist and graffiti artist Jesús “Cimi” Alvarado gently guided 33 young migrants in painting their stories.
‘Painting the Border: A Child’s Voice’ Opens in Fordham’s Refugee Gallery
A new exhibit at the Rose Hill campus showcases the paintings of young migrants expressing their experiences of the border.
Bad Bunny: Our America
Bad Bunny’s attention to plural identities in his Super Bowl halftime performance added depth to his already vibrant songs.
Crush Your Opponent at Wrestling Speed Dating
NYC social club Grownkid’s Valentine’s Day mixer put a physical twist on speed dating with its wrestling event.
The Confessions of an American Student Abroad

When I arrived in Madrid for the fall 2025 semester, I expected some cultural adjustment. What I did not expect was how often Spain’s art,...

Exhibit Explores the “Defiant Joy” of Social Dance in New York

If going to a history museum conjures up images of standing still in silence and squinting at black and white photos, it is time to refresh your...

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