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The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

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The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer

Peter Zangari is the donor of the $1 million donation towards advancing Fordham’s artificial intelligence research.
Fordham Receives $1 million AI Research Gift
By MACKENZIE COOPER October 8, 2025

Fordham University has received a $1 million gift from a former finance and business executive and alumnus to advance its growing fund for artificial...

The artificial intelligence boom has squeezed opportunities for entry-level work, leaving many recent graduates feeling disillusioned.
In a Dismal Job Market, There is Hope for the Humanities
By IZZY MARTINO

“Do you want to go into teaching?” This is the immediate response I have heard time and time again after telling someone that I am majoring...

Michael Lee, director of the Curran Center for American Catholic Studies, opened the discussion by introducing the panel and emphasizing the significance of McNeill’s work.
Fordham Honors Catholic LGBTQ+ Ministry Trailblazer
By MICHELLE WILSON

Fordham hosted a film screening and discussion honoring the centenary of the life and legacy of John McNeill, a pioneer in Catholic LGBTQ+ ministry....

The Rams’ next five games will be on home court in the Rose Hill Gymnasium, the oldest gym still being used by an NCAA Division I team.
Fordham Volleyball is No. 1 in NCAA Blocking
By SKYLA COLLINS, Contributing Writer

As of Oct. 7, Fordham women’s volleyball star player Tatum Holderied is helping lead the team by ranking as the No. 1 blocker in the nation....

You can almost hear meemaw saying “Bless your heart” from the front porch.
What Southern Hospitality Conceals
By MATTHEW FARWELL

While seemingly innocuous, Southern hospitality acts as a surveillance tool which enforces rigid gender norms. As a Fordham student raised in...

Playbills have not yet been updated to showcase the new leading man.
Curtain Call for Accountability
By CAILEY KOCH

Over the past few months, the masterminds behind the scenes of some of Broadway’s biggest productions have been making some questionable and...

Atacus Jarrett is the treasurer of the Fordham College Democrats and encouraged students to get involved in
canvassing, which he has engaged in since high school.
Mayoral Race Mobilizes Student Involvement
By MICHELLE WILSON

Fordham students are getting involved hands-on for their favored mayoral candidate ahead of the Nov. 4 election. State assemblyman and democratic...

Chuseok and Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
By SOPHIA STEPHAN

The Korean Student Association (KSA) collaborated with the Chinese Cultural Society to organize their annual combined Chuseok and Mid-Autumn...

Fordham’s Civic Service Reflects Jesuit Roots
By PARIS MATHUKU and MICHELLE WILSON

Fordham students, faculty and staff continue to uphold Ignatian values through civic engagement on a personal, university, citywide and international...

Argo Out, Saxbys In
By SOPHIA STEPHAN

As announced this past February, Fordham Lincoln Center’s long-favored Argo Tea shop will be replaced by the completely student-run Saxbys...

Fashion for Philanthropy Club’s 2025 Drag & Ballroom Show
By NIKKI HATZOPOULOS May 7, 2025

The 63rd New York Film Festival hosted a roundtable discussion for Guadagnino’s newest film with cast and crew in attendance.
Luca Guadagnino Goes Cold in ‘After the Hunt’
By SOFIA LAJE

Luca Guadagnino is no stranger to the shocking and uncomfortable. After grabbing hold of the world’s attention last year with two stylistically...

Hamil-ten: Tenth Anniversary Updates on Broadway’s Biggest Shot
By LARA POPOVIC

Calling all musical theater lovers, history buffs and geeks — Aug. 6 marked the 10th anniversary of “Hamilton” on Broadway, and cast and...

Writes, Camera, Action
By EMAAN EHTASHAM

John Stengel, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’26, is the only student in Fordham’s Fall 2025 Studio Showcase to both write and...

A Powerful Reminder from Vietnamese Boat People
By SOPHIA STEPHAN

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Sài Gòn during the Vietnam War. While it is more often discussed in the United States as...

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With survivor pools, depending on your pick, one week you are in and the next week you could be out.
Survivor Pools: One Pick, One Shot

Fordham students are always busy, often juggling classes, working or participating in extracurriculars. Add in the constant temptation to scroll...

Science Says Exercise Helps Your Bad Grades

It is easy to be overcome by stress at this point in the academic year. Club activities are in full swing, midterms are around the corner and...

College Athletics: A Career or a Brand?

On June 6, college sports departments all around the United States were alerted to a decision that would transform the future of name, image...

El Orgullo de México Ya No Es. The Pride of Mexico Is No More.

Mexican boxer Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez suffered a major loss on Sept. 13 in a fight against American boxer Terrance Crawford. The fight was...

Which Major is the Best Dressed?
Which Major is the Best Dressed?
By NIKKI HATZOPOULOS and THEODORA KOLIODIMOU
Students engage in debate over what the most stylish major at Fordham is.
Fordham's Thoughts on Love
Fordham’s Thoughts on Love
By NIKKI HATZOPOULOS, IKMA INUSAH, and LILA KELLEHER

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Fordham commuters wake up early each morning, many taking the subway to campus.
The Fare Affairs of Commuter Students
By SOFIA SCHREIBER and IKMA INUSAH October 8, 2025
Fordham commuter students grapple with the economic changes brought on by the MTA board and the mayoral election.