The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

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The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer
The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer
UNIVERSITY
Fiona Shehu (left) and Lydia Williams (right) spoke about critical issues in a Debate hosted by The Observer on Tuesday, April 23.
United Student Government Presidential Candidates Debate Ahead of Election

Presidential candidates for United Student Government (USG) debated a wide range of topics as Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) prepared...

Student Activities Fee Increase Passes Student Referendum
Fordham’s student activities fee increases $35 for first time in 20 years, bolstering club budgets for events.
Netflix Shoots Original Series ‘Zero Day’ at Lincoln Center Campus
“Zero Day,” stars Angela Bassett and Robert De Niro, both of whom were present on-campus for the shows filming
Graduate Student Workers Vote to Authorize Strike
At a Fordham fundraising dinner on Mar. 18, union members and supporters from CWA-Local 1104, the larger union representing FGSW, picket to express their demands
Undergraduate Tuition Will Now Cost $62,990 For the 2024-25 Academic Year
Students rethink their future at Fordham and express confusion about where tuition money is being allocated.
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LATEST STORIES
Raz Segal discussed the South Africa v. Israel ICJ case at Fordham Law School, focusing on international law implications and Gazas humanitarian crisis.
Ozempic has become an increasingly popular diabetes medication after its approval in 2017.
Ozempic Sparks Frenzy Over Prescription Weight Loss Drugs
Statistics courtesy of New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey (NYCHVS), 2023
New York City Housing Market Continues To Tighten
FGSW has been bargaining with the Fordham administration for 18 months.
Graduate Student Workers and Fordham Continue Contract Negotiations
‘He’s Such a Light’ Student With a Penchant for Public Service Dies at 20
Remembering Luke Santos, 20
Fordham experiences a decade-long trend of rising GPAs, reflecting the national ‘grade inflation’ phenomenon.
Easy A?
Faculty members debate over rising GPAs’ impact on academic rigor and fairness.
Against the Grade
CITY
Classes were in session, Ram Van shuttles traveled across the two campuses and the university’s admitted student day events were proceeding during the tremors.
4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Northeastern U.S.
Robert Fitzer, associate vice president for public safety said that the campuses will remain open and operate as scheduled.
First Day of Classes and Record-Breaking 1.7 Inches of Snow Coincide
Students returned to classes after winter break and were welcomed with a delayed opening due to snowy conditions on the first day of classes.
Students and Campus Ministry Renovate Prayer Room
The prayer rooms are being remodeled to better accommodate the growing Muslim student population.
Adams’ Budget Cuts Force Closure of New York’s Public Libraries Sundays
New York Public Libraries face Sunday closures due to budget cuts. Fordham students express concern for education resources and community programs.
Student Clubs and Administrators Confront Israel-Hamas War
Fordham reflects on violence between Israel and Hamas.
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FEATURES
Photo from inside of the Randall’s Island Shelter showing the housing layout provided to migrants.
Fordham Welcomes Asylum Seekers Into Lincoln Center Area
By MATTHIAS LAI • January 25, 2023
Due to an influx of asylum seekers arriving in buses at New York’s Port Authority Bus Terminal, The Watson Hotel, located on West 57th Street, was converted into a temporary shelter for migrants by the City of New York on Nov. 10, 2022. 
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