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

Fordham Should Do More To Support Black Students
Fordham Should Do More To Support Black Students
By SHELBY WILLIAMS
Fordham must do more to address racism on campus and create a safe space for Black students.
A Death Sentence for Identity
By BENAËLLE BENOIT
Although this bill was passed in Uganda, it has a direct effect on African international students at Fordham and other universities who identify as LGBTQ+.
Going to an Ivy Doesn't Make You a Genius
By JAKE ERACA
Does it make rational sense that eight universities have produced most of the industry leaders throughout the entire lifetime of our country?
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.
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The landmark Supreme Court decision reversed previous precedents from as recently as 2016 that had ruled race-based affirmative action constitutional.
The End of Race-Based Affirmative Action
By LEAH MALLORY
What Do Artists Owe to Their Fans?
What Do Artists Owe to Their Fans?
By ANA WINSTON
Nine Residents and Counting
Nine Residents and Counting
By CHRISTA TIPTON-NIGRO
Fordham Cinephiles Can Finally Know Peace
Fordham Cinephiles Can Finally Know Peace
By ANA KEVORKIAN
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 Metro-North Should Go to Penn Station
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.
Mental Health: The Newest Online Commodity
Mental Health: The Newest Online Commodity
By AERIN ELLARD
With apps like BetterMe selling plans to heal your childhood trauma in “just 28 days,” we see the consequences of misinformation reflected in pitches for a quick fix — psychological snake oil.
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.
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Fordham Must Expose Students to the Gay Agenda
Fordham Must Expose Students to the Gay Agenda
By ALEX THALER
The Grammys’ Greatest Gaffes
The Grammys’ Greatest Gaffes
By AVA PEABODY and ISABELLA SCIPIONI
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
Fordham had a live ram from 1925 to 1978. It would be unethical to revive this archaic tradition.
Ramses Debate
By GRACE THOMAS and CHRISTA TIPTON-NIGRO

Setting Your Own Pace in the Internship Race
By SABRINA PORTNOY
Further, the emphasis on obtaining an internship as early as my first year created a toxic environment among students who had not yet met one another but were already competing for the same positions.
Welcoming Future Faces to Fordham
By ANDREW ARMOUR
LCS shares the real scoop of FLC. The best tour guides tell prospective students information that the brochures don’t share on their own.
Fordham, Don’t War With PETA
By GRACE THOMAS
If a live ram were introduced to Fordham’s campus, to graze in the cigarette butt-ridden lawn of Edward’s Parade, I believe it would ultimately end in disaster. 
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Staff Editorial: Fordham Should Support Its Unions
Staff Editorial: Fordham Should Support Its Unions
By THE OBSERVER EDITORIAL BOARD March 1, 2023
The Observer editorial board commends the unionization efforts of the Rose Hill RAs, and we call on the university to address labor concerns.