The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer
The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer
The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer
PROFILES AND INTERVIEWS
All of Lampen’s endeavors, both on and off campus, are underscored by his fervent passion for music.
Chaz Lampen Finds Success in Music
Fordham first-year Chaz Lampen finds success in music, balancing his passion for rock with academics, performing at local festivals and debuting songs inspired by personal stories.
Mia Lorelei’s Music is Your Music Too
Lorelei speaks on her music, sports metaphors and life as a student-musician.
‘Have No Fear, the Crew Is Here’
The members of the Have No Fear Crew hope their viewers perceive them as a group of friends appreciating their time at Fordham.
Dionne Ford: Unearthing History in ‘Go Back and Get It’
Fordham English professor Dionne Ford uncovers her family’s history of trauma and healing in her first book, “Go Back and Get It.”
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LATEST FEATURES
Fordham students woke up to a Trump victory.
Carlos Ortiz de la Pena Gomez Urquiza (left) and Nicolas Nunes (right) traveled the 10 miles between Fordham’s Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses, documenting their experience.
Through the Many Pockets of New York
Grandmothers play an outsized role in shaping a grandchild’s connection to their own cultural heritage, the author writes.
Thoughts from a Puerto Rican Granddaughter
Rahman, left, and Vehlow, right, are the new Directors of Muslim and Jewish life respectively. They hope for a semester filled with both their personal religious traditions, as well as robust interfaith dialogue.
New Directors of Spiritual Life Embrace Interfaith Difference
Alex Shah announced his retirement from international swimming following his record breaking 2024 Olympics appearance.
Fordham Ram Swims his Last Olympic Games
LONG READS
Several activists gather at Bryant Park and Grand Central to protest the fall of Roe on June 24.
Fordham Community Responds to Roe Reversal
Groups and departments across the university release their own statements and take action in the wake of Roe v. Wade.
The Ram Van: A Driving Force for Intercampus Connections
In addition to providing transportation to classes, the Ram Van has also allowed students the opportunity to become involved with activities and extracurriculars not offered at their home campus.
Body Inclusivity in the Fashion Industry: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
In an industry that still struggles with inclusivity toward bodies, it is up to the models, influencers and photographers to spark change.
Where Dreams Are Made Of: Clothing and Couture in the Concrete Jungle
The concrete jungle's reputation as a designer dreamland would be the stuff of legend — but can the city’s style be felt by students?
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HISTORICAL FEATURES
Fordham Ambulance Corps
‘The Will of God’: How Fordham Threw Itself At World War I
Fordham University contributed to WWI in a significant manner. Nearly 2,000 students signed up. 36 died, many of them at the Somme and Verdun.
President Harry Truman rings the new Victory Bell in its new home at Rose Hill
Sounding the Victory Bell: The Story of a Repurposed Artifact in the Bronx
The bell used to commemorate Fordham sports victories also saw combat in WWII in the Pacific. President Harry Truman gifted it to Fordham.
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FIRST-PERSON EXPERIENCES
Brozio finds herself at the intersection of a plethora of identities, although she isn’t alone.
The Reality of Chinese Adoption

China’s international adoption program opened to the world because of the one-child policy that spanned from 1980 to 2016. This policy disproportionately...

Katz's work reminds us that we are all strangers in the eyes of others.
Reflections on Alex Katz, Growing Up, and Learning to Look (Alone)
Some describe the retrospective as stark and unforgivingly cold. Others deem it stylish, simple yet effective. I’d call it honest.
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