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The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer

The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer

The compost bag my roommate and I keep in our freezer to avoid a bad smell. We reuse the clips and tips sheet each time we compost the bag.
New Year … Same Climate?
By LAURA OLDFATHER

2024 is the first year that global temperature averages surpass the 1.5 degree Celsius increase that the Paris Climate Agreement pledged to prevent...

Puerto Rico is Chained in Silence
By WILLIAM LEE

While the United States recovers from a heavily polarized election with a disappointing result that will threaten people around the world, Puerto...

Everything is Political
By SARAI ALLEYNE

Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 (10:18 p.m.) Dear Wednesday Morning Me,  Tomorrow, we will experience a critical moment in history — regardless...

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 If you objectify the trans female body from the moment you conceive of it, then the trans female life seems inhuman and grounds for violent action.
So You Think I’m A Pornstar
By RYANN LYNN MURPHY
A letter to my 13 year-old self encouraging her to persevere despite the weight of the world.
Letter to my 13-Year-Old Self
By ARISHA CHOWDHURY
It’s true that Valentine’s Day tends to be over-commercialized, but it’s up to each person to decide whether or not that will ruin Valentine’s Day for them.
It’s Not Valentine’s Day, It’s You
By ANA WINSTON
A fan-voting system for the Oscars would be more relevant and engaging, as it would better celebrate the movies and actors that captivate audiences.
Let the People Decide
By ANDREA RIVAS
Spending an hour of class time online shopping or curating a Pinterest board defeats the entire point of pursuing a college degree.
Escapism and Disaffection
By VENUS O'NEILL WEBER
Not only can disaffected students get by, but they can actually tune the irksome drone of enrichment out in favor of the internet.
The Value of Open Dialogue in the Classroom
By MEGAN YERRABELLI and ISAAK ABUD

As we near graduation, we have started to reflect on the knowledge and experiences we have gained throughout our time at Fordham. Preparing to...

Preparing for Storage Limits on Fordham Email Accounts
By MATTHIAS LAI

Fordham students will have to adjust to a new storage limitation being implemented to their Fordham Google accounts this fall. Beginning on Oct....

Implement Women’s Hours at Lincoln Center RamFit
By LAURA OLDFATHER

Many students use the Fordham University fitness centers because they are convenient, included in the cost of tuition and have improved significantly...

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Being blonde, bold and beautiful is the key to having more fun in 2025.
Having More Fun
By RYANN LYNN MURPHY

Stop waiting for permission to have more fun! Dye your hair, tell that boy you like him and embrace your wildest fantasies. It is time to embrace...

Nine Residents and Counting
Nine Residents and Counting
By CHRISTA TIPTON-NIGRO
If the kitchen walls would scream, what about the carpets? Excellent question. They would screech like banshees.
The Metro-North Should Go to Penn Station
By ANA WINSTON
I was overwhelmed with joy for Long Islanders’ new, easy commute. However, I was struck by the injustice of the entire situation.
Fordham Must Expose Students to the Gay Agenda
By ALEX THALER
Students should have opportunities to talk about gender and sexuality in a group setting in order to become comfortable with their identities and be able to express themselves freely.
The Grammys’ Greatest Gaffes
By AVA PEABODY and ISABELLA SCIPIONI
Although the Recording Academy strives to recognize the most talented artists year after year across multiple genres, it is almost impossible to include all of the groundbreaking music released. 
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When patriarchal values repeatedly depict women as submissive creatures, there is no room for advancement in our society.
Women are Degraded in Media
By MONA MUCHA
Goodreads and Letterboxd foster environments where you are constantly aware of what everyone else is reading or watching.
Logging Media: Motivation or Menace?
By KATIE BROSKY
Even though my Instagram profile was tacky in 2016, it still felt more authentic than the influencers I see on my feed today.
Bring Back 2016 Instagram
By AVERY GRAFELD
‘Saturday Night’ tells the story of the first ‘Saturday Night Live’ show in 1975, the film had its wide theatrical release on Oct. 11
Pick ‘Saturday Night’ for Your Next Saturday Night
By LAINEY COLLIER
 Nara Smith often shares romanticized videos of herself preparing multi-course dinners from scratch, far from the reality of the “tradwife” lifestyle.
Remaking the ‘Tradwife’ From Scratch
By ARISHA CHOWDHURY
Masseria sells a masala iced chai for only five dollars.
My Favorite Coffee Shops Near Fordham LC
By AVERY GRAFELD
On April 25, students and faculty protested outside of Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus in support of Palestine.
Opinions Staff Editorial: Palestinian Genocide is not a Matter of Opinion
By OPINIONS STAFF EDITORIAL

We the Opinions editors of The Observer stand with Fordham University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and the faculty...

Staff Editorial: Fordham Should Support Its Unions
By THE OBSERVER EDITORIAL BOARD
The Observer editorial board commends the unionization efforts of the Rose Hill RAs, and we call on the university to address labor concerns.
Staff Editorial: Housing Mismanagement Hinders Student Success
By THE OBSERVER EDITORIAL BOARD
Residents have been disappointed by a confusing housing registration that has crammed in first-year students and left others stranded.
War in Ukraine Exposes Injustice
By THE OBSERVER EDITORIAL BOARD
We should be giving attention to this issue and supporting Russian and Ukrainian citizens in our community and abroad as best we can.
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