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
ANA WINSTON

ANA WINSTON, Managing Editor

Ana Winston (she/her), FCLC ’26, is currently the managing editor at The Observer. She’s studying comparative literature and theology, and when she’s not in class, you can likely find her on the shuttle train to Grand Central. Ana enjoys long drives and sending GIFs in text message conversations.

All content by ANA WINSTON
University President Tania Tetlow met with Pope Francis in June 2024 and gave him a Fordham basketball jersey.

Remembering Pope Francis

April 30, 2025

Pope Francis, whose papacy shifted the Vatican’s role in a changing world, died in the early hours of April 21. He was 88.  Francis was the first Latin American pope, the first Jesuit pope and the...

Baseball is widely considered to be “America’s Pastime”, which swings into full force with the start of spring.

Enthusiasm for Baseball is Infectious

April 30, 2025

As soon as the tulips begin to bloom in Central Park, I’m almost guaranteed to receive a text message inviting me to a baseball game. The feverish springtime desire for baseball is contagious: team jerseys...

Friday, March 28

Friday, March 28

March 28, 2025
Take a minute to play The Observer’s Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 12:00 A.M.
It’s true that Valentine’s Day tends to be over-commercialized, but it’s up to each person to decide whether or not that will ruin Valentine’s Day for them.

It’s Not Valentine’s Day, It’s You

February 14, 2025
Even if you’re not in the throes of romance, it’s important to have a good relationship (pun intended) with the idea of love.
HOROSCOPE (1)

[Photo] Valentine’s Horoscope

By JASMINE WHITE • February 5, 2025

Anti-tourist sentiments are widespread in Spain.

Don’t Be A Tourist in Spain

January 22, 2025
Although study abroad programs typically provide a plan for a responsible visit, being a respectful visitor is ultimately up to each student.
Photo dumps include pictures of the user alongside unrelated images that they feel define them.

The Fallacious Philosophy of Photo Dumps

April 18, 2024
Photo dumps redefine Instagram aesthetics by blending selfies with snapshots, but still play into the perfection paradigm.
The 24-year-old American rapper embellishes Fordham's Jesuit values and is an outstanding candidate for an honorary degree at the 179th commencement ceremony.

Ice Spice: Fordham’s Next Honorary Doctorate

April 1, 2024
Spice is a Bronx-born icon that embodies Jesuit values.
Cursive handwriting has been used for centuries and is still vital to preserve through contemporary education.

Cursive Must Retake Its Place in Classrooms Nationwide

March 17, 2024
Universalizing the instruction of cursive writing would ensure that cursive does not revert to become a status symbol.
Previous ownership adds personality to the clothes in your wardrobe.

An Ode to Hoarding

December 7, 2023

One of my most treasured possessions is a shirt. Specifically, it’s a Custo Barcelona top from the ’90s that once belonged to my aunt. The shirt is made from a soft cloth in a flashy orange, yellow...

By assigning the narrow definition of “girl” to concepts irrelevant to gender identity, women are further pinholed in their identity.

The Unsavory Taste of ‘Girl Dinner’

November 22, 2023
By assigning the narrow definition of “girl” to concepts irrelevant to gender identity, women are further pinholed in their identity.
What Do Artists Owe to Their Fans?

What Do Artists Owe to Their Fans?

May 8, 2023

The Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival in Indio, California, has been a contemporary American cultural staple since its inception in 1999. This year’s lineup was set to be one of the best: After...

Attendees of the event hold Gupta’s book, “I Kick and I Fly.”

Activist Ruchira Gupta Returns To Speak on Human Sex Trafficking

May 4, 2023
New York University professor and activist gave a talk at Fordham University about the human sex trafficking industry and her new book.
The Metro-North Should Go to Penn Station

The Metro-North Should Go to Penn Station

April 19, 2023
I was overwhelmed with joy for Long Islanders’ new, easy commute. However, I was struck by the injustice of the entire situation.
NYC Department of Health officials speaking with Urban Plunge participants in August about the Cross Bronx Expressway and its contribution to Bronx residents’ asthma rates, which are the highest of any community in the nation.

Fordham CCEL Joins NYC Mayor in Bronx Federal Study

January 25, 2023
Fordham’s Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) has partnered with Bronx-elected officials and New York City Mayor Eric Adams to address the Cross Bronx Expressway’s effects on residents and the borough in a $2 million federal grant.
Central Park has a self-guided walking tour to teach visitors about the Seneca Village neighborhood.

Central Park: An Accurate Reflection of New York’s Racist History

October 27, 2022
Low-income communities are the most in need of parks, and yet, when parks are built, they are the ones least likely to benefit from their construction.
Load More Stories