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

There was confusion and panic at Michigan State University when misinformation spread online amid an active shooter situation on campus.
Michigan State’s Misinformation Nightmare
By MATTHIAS LAI
Social media is an incredibly powerful tool, and it can be tempting to echo trending reports and make shallow political pleas to feel like we’re contributing something.
ChatGPT: New York Times Bestseller?
By ADA HELLER
Until I am eye-to-eye with a cyborg assassin, I am not going to let social media’s doomsday predictions scare me away from new and useful technologies.
Celebrating Women's Suffrage in Central Park
By ANGELA LOCASCIO

Central Park was approved in 1853 and opened in 1876, bringing 840 square acres of vegetation and rich green foliage to New York City. Despite...

The ‘Radical’ Pope Strikes Again
By LAURA OLDFATHER
Saying that people shouldn’t be punished by law for who they are is a breadcrumb of equality.
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International Students, Pick Your Majors Carefully
International Students, Pick Your Majors Carefully
By JESSICA YU
Mental Health: The Newest Online Commodity
Mental Health: The Newest Online Commodity
By AERIN ELLARD
Fordham Faculty United experienced contentious contract negotiation sessions with the Fordham administration
Jesuit Institution of Higher Learning Bargains at a Round Table
By PROFESSOR MELANIE McGRATH KNUTS
Staff Editorial: Fordham Should Support Its Unions
Staff Editorial: Fordham Should Support Its Unions
By THE OBSERVER EDITORIAL BOARD
Ask Em: What’s in a Name?
Ask Em: What’s in a Name?
By EMILY ELLIS
Names are arbitrary, but emotions associated with them are not.
Once You Get the Ick, Does It Stick?
By EMILY ELLIS
Having crushes on people in your classes is one of the best aspects of college (besides, you know, the whole “getting a degree” thing)
Talking About Sex Doesn’t Make You Hypersexual
By JESSICA YU

I love talking about sex. I love hearing my friends talk about sex. I love reading about female sexuality. This, however, does not mean I am...

Let’s Talk About Doubt in Relationships
By JESSICA YU
It's OK to feel doubt in your relationship or to not want to post about it on social media. You don't need to be the TikTok-perfect couple.
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The Grammys’ Greatest Gaffes
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. 
How Depop Helped Me Discover My Style
How Depop Helped Me Discover My Style
By ELEANA KOSTAKIS

Last week, I purchased a beautiful orange Cop Copine dress from Depop, and I began to think about my lengthy relationship with the app. Alongside...

Celebrations, Snubs and Historic Moments: What You Missed from the 80th Golden Globe Awards
By JUJU JAWORSKI
The 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards still had the second lowest ratings recorded by NBC despite historic wins and disappointing snubs.
Royalty In Modernity: A Dive Into "The Empress"
By ERIC KIM
Katharina Eyssen’s period drama, “The Empress,” boasts international success; it’s also a sign of the times.
Taylor Swift Is Not at Fault for Ticketmaster’s Failures
By KATHERINE VARRELL
The U.S. Department of Justice opened an investigation into the owner of Ticketmaster after the great war for tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
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Entertain Me: A Football Commentary
Entertain Me: A Football Commentary
By KREENA VORA
proposals graphic with marry me balloon in central park
Want an Unhappy Marriage? Plan a Public Proposal in Central Park
By ISABELLA SCIPIONI
the green m&m stands in her new shoes in front of a green background
Ms. Green: The First Hot Girl
By JAKE ERACA
a choose your own adventure chart
CDC Experiments with ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ COVID-19 Strategy
By ISABELLA SCIPIONI
map of nyc for article on walk for finals
NYC Walks for When You Haven’t Started Studying for Finals
By ISABELLA SCIPIONI
Image of an email with the words Public Safety Advisory | Lincoln Center, Feral Anti-Vaxxers
Public Safety Alert: Feral Anti-Vaxxers
By ISABELLA SCIPIONI
Fordham Faculty (and Students) United
Fordham Faculty (and Students) United
By ANA KEVORKIAN

There was one word on everyone’s mind during 2022 — and no, Merriam-Webster, it wasn’t “gaslighting.” Rather, the word that defined...

Does Fordham Promote Healthy Eating Habits?
By KELLY SCHWINT

Content warning: discussion of eating disorders. As a first-year student, I arrived at Fordham full of worries about adjusting to life in...

Staff Diversity Report: Fall 2022
By ALLIE STOFER, MADDIE SANDHOLM, EMILY ELLIS, KREENA VORA, and ALEXA STEGMULLER
In this report, you will find an examination of the diversity of our staff — examined along lines of ethnicity, sexuality, financial need and other factors.
Is FLC’s Library Underfunded or Underused?
By MADELEINE BAMFORD
There are over 2 million books, over 50,000 journals, over 60,000 e-books and many staff librarians waiting for students.
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Staff Editorial: Housing Mismanagement Hinders Student Success
Staff Editorial: Housing Mismanagement Hinders Student Success
By THE OBSERVER EDITORIAL BOARD October 14, 2022
Residents have been disappointed by a confusing housing registration that has crammed in first-year students and left others stranded.