Annual Great Fordham Smokeout Spotlights Vaping
By MICHELLE AGARON, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
Since its inception, the primary goal of the Great Fordham Smokeout has been to educate students about the dangers of smoking and decrease smoking on campus. In response to an increase in reporting and nationwide news about the topic, the focus of the 2019 campaign has shifted to vape products and e-cigarettes.
Football Suffers Fourth Quarter Collapse Against Holy Cross
By PATRICK MOQUIN, Assistant Sports and Health Editor
November 20, 2019
After three quarters of solid play, every aspect of the Rams’ game failed them in the final minutes. Their defense allowed 35 fourth-quarter points, a total they typically allow over the course of an entire game.
Chase Edmonds Revisited: Catching Up with Fordham’s NFL Star
By RAHUL SUKESH, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Five years ago, The Observer spoke with Chase Edmonds, a running back for Fordham’s football team at the time. In 2018, Edmonds was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL Draft. The Observer conducted another interview with Edmonds last month to discuss life after Fordham and his recent success in the NFL.
Women’s Basketball Loses Valiantly in Front of Sellout Crowd
By PATRICK MOQUIN, Asst. Sports and Health Editor
November 13, 2019
Despite falling short in a 60-55 loss, the Rams fought to the final buzzer against Notre Dame, a nationally ranked opponent in front of a sellout crowd. The Observer provides a game recap, as well as analysis and comments from player Bre Cavanaugh.
Fordham Student Finishes 2019 New York Marathon
By DANIEL HUR, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
Caroline “Coco” de Marneffe, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’22, was one of two Fordham students to run in the marathon this year.
Kyle Martin: From A10 Champ to Potential Pro Star
By PATRICK MOQUIN, Asst. Sports & Health Editor
October 30, 2019
Kyle Martin began summer baseball with Fordham in the Atlantic 10 Championship and ended with the Aberdeen Ironbirds, a minor league team for the Baltimore Orioles. The Observer recounts Martin’s summer and reports the star relief pitcher’s own insights into his stretch of success.
How Herpes Affects the Fordham Community
By LUKE OSBORN, Sports & Health Editor
October 30, 2019
With help from Director of University Health Services, Maureen Keown, The Observer discusses the stigma around herpes using survey results and brings to light the prognosis of the STI.
Dining In vs. Dining Out from a Health Perspective
By MAGGIE MCNAMARA, Contributing Writer
October 30, 2019
Whether you choose to dine in or out, it’s important to stay mindful about the food you’re eating. Striking a balance between treating yourself to a meal out and finding a few recipes you like to cook at home is important when it comes to knowing what you’re putting into your body without breaking the bank.
Rams Denied Victory in Overtime by Lehigh
By RAHUL SUKESH, Contributing Writer
October 30, 2019
In a close game, Fordham football lost in overtime to divisional rival Lehigh in overtime, 30-27. Rahul Sukesh recaps the contest and provides analysis into the Rams’ defeat.
Women’s Soccer Settles for a Draw Against URI
By DEIRDRE REED, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
On Sunday, Oct. 13, Fordham Women’s Soccer tied with the University of Rhode Island — a team that has not won the Atlantic 10 conference game in three years. Rhode Island held their ground even as Women’s Soccer threw the game into overtime. The bought time, however, secured their position in the Atlantic 10 with a draw.
Fordham Cross Country Finishes First (and Second) at Metropolitan Championships
By LENA WEIDENBRUCH, Sports & Health Editor
October 16, 2019
On Friday, Oct. 11, Fordham Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams competed at the Metropolitan Championships in Van Cortlandt Park. The Men’s and Women’s teams placed 1st and 2nd, respectively, and both teams had runners among the top five finishers in the two races.
Hoyas Handled: Rams Avenge Division Rival Loss
By RAHUL SUKESH, Contributing Writer
October 16, 2019
On Saturday, Oct. 12, Fordham football defeated the Georgetown Hoyas on the road, scoring a touchdown in the final 17 seconds to spring a 30-27 upset.
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.
