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The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

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The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

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ANA KEVORKIAN

ANA KEVORKIAN, Former Managing Editor

Ana Kevorkian (she/her), FCLC ’24, is the former managing editor at The Fordham Observer. This is her third year with The Observer, having previously served as head copy editor, and she is so excited to serve the organization which has given her so much in this capacity. When she’s not doing Observer-related tasks, you can find her watching movies (see: “Fordham Cinephiles Can Finally Know Peace”), listening to Taylor Swift, reading and wandering the city aimlessly.

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Swift has accrued wealth, acolytes and influence at an unprecedented rate in the music industry.

[Photo] Who Forgot to Feed the Swifties?

By WILLIAM LEE and JAKE ERACA • May 2, 2024

Swift has accrued wealth, acolytes and influence at an unprecedented rate in the music industry.

Members of the NYPD handled the growing crowd outside the Leon Lowenstein Center throughout the day of May 1.

NYPD Campus Presence To Persist Through Graduation

May 2, 2024

Fordham Public Safety requested the presence of the New York Police Department (NYPD) in a letter to Deputy Commissioner Legal Matters Michael Gerber on May 1. The letter requested that the NYPD help “clear...

The referendum aims to increase the student activities fee by $35 for the first time in 20 years.

Student Activities Fee Increase Passes Student Referendum

April 19, 2024
Fordham’s student activities fee increases $35 for first time in 20 years, bolstering club budgets for events.
The FCC’s decision has made a number of country fans realize just how many female country artists are out there.

FCC Bans Men From Country Music

April 1, 2024
As per the decision of the FCC, male country music will be banned from the radio in a momentous milestone for all women.

The Lost Art of the Liberal Arts

April 1, 2024
It’s clear that one sector of the university is to blame: Fordham College.
These dolls feature a line-up of traditional clothes made in honor of the various cultural holidays celebrated across the nation.

[Photo] Icons of Girlhood: The Impact of American Girl

By SHELBY WILLIAMS, ANA KEVORKIAN, and MORGAN JOHNSON • March 18, 2024

These dolls feature a line-up of traditional clothes made in honor of the various cultural holidays celebrated across the nation.

The film is, to put it simply, immense.

‘Dune: Part Two’ Effortlessly Merges Spectacle With Substance

February 29, 2024
“Dune: Part Two” serves primarily as a launching point for what is to come in future installments of the sprawling Dune franchise.
Fordham seniors grapple with a paradoxical job market as overall job growth clashes with mass tech layoffs, creating uncertainty for graduating students in the face of economic shifts.

Graduating Seniors Face Uncertain Job Market Conditions

February 21, 2024
A new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics demonstrates job growth, but students are still navigating the evolving job market.
The Rams lost two tough contests in a row, extending their losing record.

Fordham Women’s Basketball Loses Back-to-Back Games, 54-47 and 79-60

February 8, 2024
Fordham Women’s Basketball faces back-to-back losses, impacting their standing in the A10 conference.
Even if bundling up doesn’t make you immune to the cold, it’s still important to wear layers to protect against frostbite and hypothermia.

Bundling Up for Winter isn’t a Safety Measure Against Colds

December 7, 2023
Dressing warmly helps prevent from the negative impacts low temperatures can have on the body, such as frostbite and cardiovascular effects.
KenKen: November 15, 2023

KenKen: November 15, 2023

November 17, 2023

1. Each row and column of the KenKen puzzle should be filled in with a number from 1-5 exactly once. 2. The bolded lines break the puzzle into multiple sections of 1-5 cells, with each section containing...

The neon-lit New York City nightclub, Calliope, serves as the main setting for “My Sweetest Baby Angel Princess.”

‘My Sweetest Baby Angel Princess’ Explores Sexual Exploitation

November 17, 2023
In her senior thesis, playwright and director Vivienne Blouin, FCLC ’24, delves into the exploitation and isolation sex workers face.
Word Search: Spooky Season?

Word Search: Spooky Season?

November 1, 2023
Play this word search and uncover some truly terrifying things!
Fordham has not announced and declined to confirm details regarding the program’s status.

LSE Study Abroad Program Not Offered in 2024-25

November 1, 2023
Fordham University will not offer an exchange program with the London School of Economics for the 2024-25 session.
Sam Kless and Brianda Goyos Leon perform at Racket on Sept. 23.

[Photo] Just Friends’ Performance at Racket Was ‘Supersonic’

September 26, 2023

Sam Kless and Brianda Goyos Leon perform at Racket on Sept. 23.

Since the pandemic, ODS (Office of Disability Services) has seen an uptick in accommodations requests.

Office of Disability Services Adjusts to Post-Pandemic Influxes

October 18, 2023

The number of students requesting disability accommodations at Fordham has risen sharply since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This led the university to approve the hiring of two new full-time employees...

Sudoku: October 18, 2023

Sudoku: October 18, 2023

October 18, 2023

Thursday, October 5

Thursday, October 5

October 5, 2023
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UC Davis Professor Kathryn Olmsted will receive the 2023 Sperber Award for her work on “The Newspaper Axis: Six Press Barons Who Enabled Hitler.”

Olmsted Set To Receive Sperber Prize Award

September 29, 2023
Kathryn Olmsted will be awarded the Ann M. Sperber Prize for her book, “The Newspaper Axis: Six Press Barons Who Enabled Hitler.”
The King’s College, an evangelical liberal arts college located in Manhattan’s financial district, announced it will not hold classes for the fall 2023 semester.

King’s College Closure Stuns Students

September 27, 2023
28 King’s College students transfer to Fordham after board announces closing.
Sam Kless and Brianda Goyos Leon perform at Racket on Sept. 23.

Just Friends’ Performance at Racket Was ‘Supersonic’

September 26, 2023

Just Friends’ took the stage on Sept. 23 when they headlined at Racket NYC, a venue in Chelsea. The self-described “band from the Bay” has accrued acclaim over 10 years as a band and four LPs —...

Zapata will step down at the end of the month to focus on his family after five years as the chief diversity officer.

BREAKING: Rafael Zapata To Leave Fordham

September 25, 2023
Rafael Zapata, chief diversity officer of Fordham University, will depart from his role at the end of September after five years.
Crossword: Puzzle for the Press!

Crossword: Puzzle for the Press!

September 13, 2023
Ramily!
Fordham’s Core Curriculum Stifles Curiosity

Fordham’s Core Curriculum Stifles Curiosity

September 13, 2023
I came to college eager to pursue my interests in all their varied forms. Instead, I found myself bogged down in fulfilling requirements.
The gallery draws parallels between the U.S.’s violent history of enslavement as well as the ongoing gentrification of communities of color in New York City.

Ildiko Butler Gallery Shines Light on Centuries of Black Displacement

August 30, 2023
Shana M. griffin presents over 60 works at the Ildiko Butler Gallery highlighting Black displacement and the lasting consequences of slavery.
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The ordination mass at the University Church began at 10:30 a.m. on June 10 and brought several Jesuits and their families to the Rose Hill campus.

Fordham Hosts Ordination of Three New Jesuit Priests

June 11, 2023
Three Jesuits were ordained into priesthood by the USA East Province of Jesuits at Fordham University Church on June 10.
A view from McMahon Hall facing west shows the effects of the smoke and haze in the late afternoon at the Lincoln Center campus. This photo was taken at 1:36 p.m.

[Photo] Public Safety Issues Advisory Over Poor Air Quality Conditions in New York City Area

By MARYAM BESHARA • June 7, 2023

The smog from the wildfires has lightened, turning into a grayish sky, but the air quality is still “very unhealthy” with a score on the air quality index (AQI) of 322 according to AirNow. The AQI...

Sunday, May 28

Sunday, May 28

May 28, 2023
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After months of negotiation, the Faculty Senate has reached a compensation agreement with the administration

Faculty Senate Negotiates New Contracts

May 8, 2023
Fordham's Faculty Senate is dissatisfied with tenure-track options after the University announced tuition increase to meet employee demands.
‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Has Me Confused

‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Has Me Confused

April 28, 2023
While “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” features all the tropes of an action-adventure fantasy film and enough D&D lore to appeal to diehard fans, it falls short in terms of originality and substance
Fordham Cinephiles Can Finally Know Peace

Fordham Cinephiles Can Finally Know Peace

April 19, 2023
To be clear: You don’t need to travel very far to see a good movie. We have two world-famous theaters within a five-minute walk of campus
titanic poster

The Unending Legacy of ‘Titanic’

March 2, 2023
25 years after its initial release, Jack and Rose’s tragic love story continues to move its audience in theaters
Fordham Faculty (and Students) United

Fordham Faculty (and Students) United

January 20, 2023

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

Tár is about the cult of genius, the veneration of artists and the idolatry of regular, flawed human beings.

Deconstructing Genius in ‘Tár’

October 18, 2022
"Tár" is a tightly constructed character study of an artist whose intense commitment to her art becomes overshadowed by her celebrity status.
Kate West, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences ’23, and Caroline Doyle, Fordham College at Rose Hill ’23, delivered the open letter at Cunniffe Hall on Sept. 29.

[Photo] Students Present Open Letter in Support of Faculty Union

By ALEXA VILLATORO • October 7, 2022

Associate Vice President for Presidential Operations Dorothy Marinucci accepted the letter in place of Fordham President Tania Tetlow, J.D.

While many predicted nominees missed out on the recognition, some major streaming services pulled in record breaking nominations this year.

Emmy Awards to Celebrate the ‘Golden Age of Television’

July 27, 2022
On Tuesday, July 12, JB Smoove and Melissa Fumero announced the nominees for the upcoming 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.
robert eggers

‘The Northman’: A Fresh Take on a Viking Revenge Saga

May 6, 2022
For a film set in the ninth century, “The Northman” feels extremely contemporary with its critique of hypermasculinity.
poster of the movie 'x' by ti west

Ti West’s ‘X’: A Good Dirty Movie

March 29, 2022
“X” fulfills everything you want out of a slasher — and so much more. It doesn’t simply rely on the shock of murders to grip the audience.
licorice pizza movie poster

The Real-Life Magic of ‘Licorice Pizza’

December 29, 2021
Anderson's new coming-of-age film "Licorice Pizza" explores love, fame and youth against the backdrop of the 1970s San Fernando Valley.
don't look up poster

Adam McKay’s ‘Don’t Look Up’ Proves Satire Is Dead

December 27, 2021
Adam McKay’s star-studded new film “Don’t Look Up,” satirizes the government’s response to climate change — or lack thereof.
the aron prize is given to philosophy student

Jada Heredia Awarded Philosophy Prize

December 27, 2021
The Aron Memorial Prize is awarded to a rising senior who showcases outstanding achievement in the field of philosophy.
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