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RECENT STORIES
The White House has issued a pause on federal grants and loans.
Fordham May Lose Millions in Federal Grant Freeze
By SAM BRACY and MICHELLE WILSON • January 28, 2025
The White House memo stated that all forms of federal assistance not going directly from federal agencies to individuals are to be paused.
One of the most popular patterns, polka dots, has had a long, cyclical history of relevance in fashion and seems to be making a comeback this year.
Polka Dots are Back, and They’re Making a Point
By VEE VENNING

Rife with nostalgia and familiarity, polka dots have preserved their standing as one of the most distinct patterns in fashion. While the pattern...

The Observer’s Notable Films of the Season

The iconic musical sensation took the silver screen by storm in 2024.
Good News! ‘Wicked’ is a Successful Musical Adaptation
By JULIA JARAMILLO
Jon M. Chu's newest adaptation of the hit broadway musical is a fun, heartfelt, take on the beloved story for all ages.
FROM OPINIONS
(From left to right) Mayor Eric Adams, former Comptroller Scott Stringer, Comptroller Brad Lander, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani and former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Mayoral Primary Starts
By MICHELLE WILSON
New York City mayoral candidates have started fundraising and sharing policy proposals in anticipation of the June 24 Democratic primary.
Anti-tourist sentiments are widespread in Spain.
Don’t Be A Tourist in Spain
By ANA WINSTON
Although study abroad programs typically provide a plan for a responsible visit, being a respectful visitor is ultimately up to each student.
NEWS
The ATLS organization at Fordham College of Law offers free assistance with the legal name and gender marker change process in New York State.
Law Students Aid Trans Doc Changes
By SAM BRACY
Fordham's Advocates for Trans Law Students host events providing legal assistance for name and gender marker changes.
Trump Moves to Legally Erase Trans People
By ALISON BEINHAUR
President Trump's remarks on gender identity spark speculation on the future of Title IX under his administration.
Felton: Fordham Will Not “Abandon” DEI
By SHELBY WILLIAMS

Numerous American corporations and organizations have discontinued diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, including Amazon, Meta and...

“It’s All Ash”
By MACKENZIE COOPER, Assistant News Editor

The California wildfires, which began on Jan. 7, have devastated various parts of Los Angeles County. The wildfires started in the Palisades,...

VIDEOS & PODCASTS
A Fordham Student Guide: Food in NYC
By NIKKI HATZOPOULOS • December 6, 2024

ARTS & CULTURE
Robert Egger’s latest film explores the iconic gothic horror story of Nosferatu.
Trench Coat Buttoned to the TOP!
By TUCKER FLYNN
Robert Eggers' adaptation of the iconic 1922 film "Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror" is a testament to the longevity of vampires in media.
‘A Complete Unknown’ Captures the Enigma That is Bob Dylan
By ABBY GRUNZINGER
The standout of “A Complete Unknown” is, without a doubt, the masterful Bob Dylan portrayal given by Chalamet.
‘Babygirl’ and Lost Baby Boys
By CRISTIAN MEDEIROS
The film is a meditation on the current state of straight Gen-Z men who cannot seem to confront their most innocent desires.
‘The Substance’ is No More Than The Sum of Its Grotesque Parts
By AVA BAUER
It is a metaphorical story of our cultural fear of aging that demands its characters to be little more than the ideas they represent.
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SPORTS & HEALTH
Junior Emma Wilson-Saltos drives it to the basket during the game against Dayton.
Women’s Basketball Stand Strong Against Dayton
Fordham Women's Basketball secures a thrilling 58-55 victory over Dayton on Rose Hill Gymnasium's 100-year anniversary.
Rams Cut Short by UMass Minutemen

Fordham University is imposing a four-game suspension for Keith Urgo, men’s basketball head coach. The Fordham men’s basketball program is...

Rams Celebrate a Centennial for the Historic Rose Hill Gymnasium

A century ago, the Rose Hill Gymnasium at Fordham University opened its doors for the first time. The gym’s first athletic contest was a basketball...

Men’s Basketball Head Coach Under Self-Imposed Four-Game Suspension

Fordham University is imposing a four-game suspension for Keith Urgo, men’s basketball head coach. The Fordham men’s basketball program is...

MULTIMEDIA
The market is open all day from morning to late evening and draws in a large crowd.
A Day at the Columbus Circle Holiday Market
By KEI SUGAE

Mere steps away from Fordham Lincoln Center’s campus, Columbus Circle’s Annual Holiday Market returned this year on Dec. 3. Hundreds of vendors...

Are Skinny Jeans Back?
Are Skinny Jeans Back?
By NIKKI HATZOPOULOS

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FEATURES
Dean Joseph Landau is the first out, gay dean in Fordham Law School history. He began his term this past July.
Was Fordham Law’s New Dean ‘Born To Do This’?
By COLBY MCCASKILL • December 18, 2024