The Best Football Isn’t American
July 31, 2020
I’m going to try to convince the American sports fan to give the most popular sport on the planet a chance.
Silenced or Shouted Down?
July 31, 2020
Once again people are sounding the alarm that free speech is being lost in the ravenous jaws of “cancel culture.” Once again, they’re wrong.
The Crisis in Yemen and How to Help
July 30, 2020
For the past five years, there has been a civil war in Yemen between the government and a faction called the Houthis over religious sectarianism and control of the country.
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Austin Tong?
July 29, 2020
Tong’s actions are counterintuitive to Fordham’s reputation as a business, and as such, he should be metaphorically “fired” from his position as a member of the Fordham community.
Fordham’s Lack of Sexual Health Resources Puts Students in Danger
By THE OBSERVER EDITORIAL BOARD
July 28, 2020
Fordham should develop a better approach to sexual education and health by further educating nurses and providing students with accurate information regarding birth control and STDs.
American Issues are International Students’ Issues
By JESSICA YU
July 27, 2020
Sure, I’m not American, but this is the country I chose to invest my future in.
The Battle With ICE Is Not Over, and Here’s Why
July 18, 2020
The battle for international students is not over, and it will not be until we are treated with respect we deserve.
How I Know I Am Ready for My Freshman Year at Fordham
July 16, 2020
Through reflection and conversation, we have come to realize that the incoming freshman class is all in this together. We will be bonded by the chaos and all of the missed memories created by the pandemic at the end of our high school careers.
BLM Protests Are Not at Fault for the Rising COVID-19 Cases
By EMILY ELLIS
July 10, 2020
It is impossible to know if the rising number of COVID-19 cases is coming from protests or state reopenings, but the answer is most likely somewhere in the middle.
The Death of Local Journalism Makes Deaths by COVID-19 Seem More Painful
July 9, 2020
Though lack of planning to safely reopen the economy and reckless individuals are common explanations for the spike in coronavirus cases, there is another factor that certainly is not helping anyone: the death of local journalism.
Latin America: The New Epicenter of COVID-19
July 8, 2020
As the novel coronavirus pandemic wanes in some previously hard-hit areas like New York City and New Orleans, Latin America is becoming the new epicenter of this deadly pandemic.
A Higher Standard of Justice
July 7, 2020
When it comes to building trust and credibility, tangible changes to the workings of the system go hand-in-hand with adjusting the mindset of its architects.
Employees Release Statement on Caregiver Support
August 11, 2020
The statement addresses an absence of support for employees who have become caregivers during the pandemic within Fordham's reopening plan.
Town Hall Part 2: Changes to Instruction Within FCLC and Gabelli
August 7, 2020
Deans from FCLC and Gabelli discussed in detail how their respective schools would adapt to a hybrid learning environment.
Town Hall Part 1: Fordham Details University-Wide Reopening Protocols
August 7, 2020
Faculty and administration discussed modifications to classes, campus life and student conduct and provided new information from the Fordham Forward reopening plan in a university-wide town hall.
The Best Football Isn’t American
July 31, 2020
I’m going to try to convince the American sports fan to give the most popular sport on the planet a chance.
July 31, 2020
While comparing ten schools’ fall semester plans, Fordham exceeded in providing asynchronous options, while also having shortcomings, like lack of communication.
Tong Sues Fordham Claiming His Right to Free Speech is Under Attack
July 31, 2020
Since declaring that he would fight the university’s disciplinary actions, Austin Tong's story has garnered national attention and received an outpour of support for his right to freedom of speech and to bear arms.
