Inside the Mind of a Fordham Food Blogger
By MAGGIE MCNAMARA, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Tessa Burns, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’23, creator of the health-food Instagram account @therawalmond, sat down for a Q&A with The Observer to give the inside scoop on running a health blog as well as reveal some of her favorite foods, bloggers and spots in the city.
The Ins and Outs of Digestion
By LENA WEIDENBRUCH, Sports & Health Editor
January 28, 2020
Optimal digestion is not always the primary focus of students scrounging for food between classes, internships and other various commitments. Proper nutrition, exercise, hydration and stress management can help students to avoid digestive drama.
Finding Antioxidants at Fordham
By AIZA BHUIYAN, Assistant Sports & Health Editor
January 28, 2020
In the last decade, antioxidants have been extensively marketed to health-conscious individuals. However, the science behind how antioxidants work and what they do is largely unknown to these consumers. People often opt to buy a product advertised as antioxidant-rich over one that is antioxidant-deficie...
Men’s Basketball Makes History in 55-39 Loss to Saint Louis
By PATRICK MOQUIN, Sports & Health Editor
January 27, 2020
Against Saint Louis Sunday, Fordham men’s basketball did something they hadn’t done in more than a decade. The team only managed to score 39 points in their loss to the Billikens, the third time since 2000 they haven’t reached 40 points and the first time since 2004.
Fordham Erupts in Fourth Quarter, Takes Down Rival Saint Louis
By NIKO KONSTANTELLIS, Contributing Writer
January 24, 2020
Falling behind early, Fordham women's basketball came back to defeat St. Louis University, 66-54. After succumbing to several runs early, a 23-point fourth quarter put them comfortably in front for their third straight victory.
Which Gym Is Fit for You?
By RAHUL SUKESH, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Based on different convenience factors, there are four main gyms best suited for Fordham Lincoln Center students. The West Side YMCA, the free student gyms at the Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses and the Vince Lombardi Center all have something different to offer Rams looking to get fit.
Booze Won’t Help You Lose
By LUKE OSBORN, Sports & Health Editor Emeritus
January 22, 2020
Nutrition labels may not be provided on alcoholic drinks, but that doesn't mean the calories don't count.
Men’s Basketball and What Should Have Been
By PATRICK MOQUIN, Assistant Sports & Health Editor
January 22, 2020
Last season, Nick Honor became the fifth prominent Fordham men’s basketball player to transfer since 2013. Between a change in coaching staff in 2015, recent recruiting woes and general mediocre play, the Rams have struggled to keep their most talented players in the Rose Hill Gymnasium.
Winter Is Coming: Indoor Track Season Preview
By LENA WEIDENBRUCH, Sports & Health Editor
December 4, 2019
The wind-down of the fall semester brings with it the start of the track season. Many of the Rams’ top finishers in cross country will continue to lead the team on the track this indoor season and the team will look to top the many personal and school records broken last year.
A Guide to Dining with Severely Allergic Friends
By MICHELLE AGARON, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
Dining with friends who have severe food allergies is no joke. Simple steps like learning how to use an EpiPen or just checking in with you your friend can help to make the experience less stressful.
Men’s Soccer Season Cut Short at Semifinals
By DIERDRE REED, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
The men’s soccer team’s relatively successful season ended on Friday, Nov. 15 in a match against URI. The Rams lost the conference semifinals game in the longest penalty shootout on record in the A10 conference. Staff Writer Dierdre Reed takes a look back at the team’s season that lead up to the crushing defeat.
Mind Your Ears When You Mind the Gap: Hearing Loss Facts
By LUKE OSBORN, Sports & Health Editor
December 4, 2019
According to the National Institutes of Health, noise-induced hearing loss affects somewhere between 10% to 24% of Americans. As a student at Fordham Lincoln Center, you may be more at risk than you think.
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.
What Social Distancing Will Look Like at Lincoln Center
July 31, 2020
Fordham announced their plans for a social distant move-in and how they expect students to remain socially distant as the semester progresses.
