The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

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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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ANDREW DRESSNER

ANDREW DRESSNER, Former Photo Editor

Andrew Dressner (he/him), FCLC ’23, is a former photo editor at The Observer and is majoring in natural science on the pre-med track. Outside of The Observer, Andrew loves taking photos, is an EMT and enjoys rock climbing.

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mask vendor standing at a table on a sidewalk

[Photo] Behind the Mask: The Barriers Against a Federal Mask Mandate

By GUS DUPREE December 4, 2020

While 72% of Americans are reportedly wearing masks, many others, including the president, have questioned and undermined them.

a laptop and pumpkin pie sit on a set dinner table

[Photo] Traveling for Turkey: Staying Safe During the Holiday

By RAHUL SUKESH November 25, 2020

Celebrating Thanksgiving virtually is the safest option this year.

photo of samples at a covid testing center to accompany an article about rising positive cases among students

[Photo] Coronavirus Cases Are Rising Again in NYC –– What Does This Mean for Fordham?

By MICHELLE AGARON and JOE KOTTKE November 21, 2020

Just before students return home for Thanksgiving break, the university's total infection rate has passed 1% for the first time. There are 67 cases between Rose Hill and Lincoln Center as of Nov. 21.

One of the English deparrtments offices at fordham

[Photo] Departments Work Toward an Anti-Racist Future

By ALLIE STOFER November 11, 2020

The English department founded the Diversity and Social Justice Committee in 2016 and will now begin editing its syllabi and work toward accountability.

Disruptions to daily routines due to the pandemic and quarantining this year have thrown off many students sleep schedules.

[Photo] Coronavirus and Counting Sheep: How the Pandemic Is Affecting Your Sleep

By AIZA BHUIYAN November 11, 2020

Disruptions to daily routines due to the pandemic and quarantining this year have thrown off many students' sleep schedules.

corkscrew, glass of alcohol and mask on a table

[Photo] You Booze, You Lose: Why Alcohol Shouldn’t Be Your Only Pandemic Coping Strategy

By LUKE OSBORN November 13, 2020

A recent survey revealed an increase in alcohol consumption among adults between 2019 and 2020. Due to the potentially adverse health effects of heavy drinking, other coping mechanisms may be a better...

a wallet with a Fordham ID card in the front and a health insurance card sticking out behind it

[Photo] One Step Closer to Resolving International Students’ Health Care

By KATRINA LAMBERT November 10, 2020

A health insurance card sticks out of a student's wallet. Fordham requires all students to have health insurance, but some international plans are not allowed after policy changes made last semester. ...

boards being put up to cover a sculpture of a glass ball

[Photo] Election Day in Manhattan

November 6, 2020

All around Manhattan, workers are putting up boards and fences to protect property in the event of post-election unrest.

A course syllabus with red sharpie correcting changes to the curriculum to include political education

[Photo] Professors Emphasize Political Education in the Classroom

By NICOLE PERKINS October 28, 2020

Adding political education to the curricula and syllabi of classes is a valuable complement to personal research and social media, common ways in which students obtain their information.

a photo of the hamilton marquee on broadway to represent arts , put side-by-side with madison square garden to represent sports

[Photo] Heat Check: Sports vs. Arts

By GABRIELLE DINIZO October 21, 2020

Live sporting and performance events were both interrupted by the pandemic, but sports have since found strategies and support to return that the arts still lack.

The reception desk of University Health Services, which oversees COVID-19 testing

[Photo] New Rounds of COVID-19 Testing

By STEPHEN BRAGALE October 14, 2020

University Health Services has announced a new testing policy in which all on-campus students must be tested once per month.

a finger holding down the tiktok app on an iphone to delete it

[Photo] Why I Really Deleted TikTok

By SOPHIA ORTEGA October 14, 2020

Viral dances on TikTok are giving untrained dancers new opportunities and financial benefits while aspiring professionals are left behind.

Keating Hall on a sunny day

[Photo] Fordham Ranks 203rd in Social Mobility

By STEPHEN BRAGALE October 1, 2020

Some students and faculty believe that rankings do not mean much since the deciding factors used do not reflect recent concerns. Others say that an increase in the national ranking can help with careers...

Fordhams testing centers, located on both Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses, offer self-administered nasal swab tests for all community members free of charge.

[Photo] A Look into Fordham’s On-Campus Testing Facilities

By GUS DUPREE September 18, 2020

Fordham's testing centers, located on both Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses, offer self-administered nasal swab tests for all community members free of charge.

boy sitting at computer playing eSports

[Photo] The World of eSports Arrives at Fordham

By PATRICK MOQUIN September 16, 2020

Fordham’s intramural program is offering eSports as a virtual alternative to the regular season. “When the traditional methods for getting together were taken away because of COVID, I think eSports...

Kozakowski and Tyson both said they pass by very few students on campus every da. Hallways and common spaces have been extremely de-densified.

[Photo] Expectations Versus Reality: The Fall Semester

By KATRINA LAMBERT September 19, 2020

Kozakowski and Tyson both said they pass by very few students on campus every da. Hallways and common spaces have been extremely de-densified.

an application for mail-in voting with a pen and stamps

[Photo] Addressing Absentee Ballot Concerns: The ABC’s of Mail-in Voting

By ALYSSA MACALUSO September 17, 2020

The pandemic has made voting in person more difficult than ever, leading to an increased need for mail-in voting.

Riverside Park, running between the Hudson River and Upper West Side, is home to many open fields perfect for picnics and paths for walking and biking.

[Photo] Parks With Possibilities

By KRISTEN SKINNER September 16, 2020

Riverside Park, running between the Hudson River and Upper West Side, is home to many open fields perfect for picnics and paths for walking and biking.

picture of white tents with a red sign in front indicating the tents are for coronavirus testing

[Photo] Fordham’s On-Campus Testing Confirms Two Positive Cases at LC

September 2, 2020

Between Aug. 18 and 31, the two campuses reported a total of five positive cases out of 3,803 tests. Rose Hill's testing site, pictured, is set up outside O'Hare Hall, and Lincoln Center's is located within...

student self administering a nasal swab COVID test with a nurse watching

[Photo] A Basic Breakdown: COVID-19 Tests

By MAGGIE MCNAMARA August 24, 2020

COVID-19 testing through the University Health Center, one of multiple testing options, requires students to swab themselves while a nurse or FUEMS member looks on to ensure it is done correctly.

The front of the Met with boards over the windows

[Photo] The Met: Reduced, Restricted, But Still Reopening

By BRIELLE CAYER August 22, 2020

After having its doors closed for the longest time in over a century, The Met will finally open on Aug. 29 for five days a week at 25% capacity and with physical distancing in place.

calendar with June 19 circled

[Photo] Fordham to Recognize Juneteenth

By SOPHIE PARTRIDGE-HICKS June 19, 2020

Fordham will now recognize June 19, or Juneteenth, as an annual paid holiday.

an SAT test practice book displaying graph problems

[Photo] Fordham Goes Test-Optional Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

By ALLIE STOFER June 6, 2020

SAT and ACT preparation has been a stressful time for college applicants. Due to the ongoing pandemic, Fordham has chosen to forego standardized test application requirements.

a NYC metrocard being pulled out of a wallet with a Fordham ID in it

[Photo] Fordham’s Financial Steps and Missteps During the Pandemic

Even with the partial refund, commuter students feel they "got the short end of the stick" with transitioning online.

Textbooks stacked on a shelf

[Photo] UPDATED: Belongings Left With No Return

By MICHELLE AGARON April 28, 2020

Many students were forced to leave some of their belongings behind, such as textbooks and clothes, after rushing out of the dorms. It is still unclear when those items can be retrieved.

a student wears a suit while sitting at a kitchen table in front of an open laptop

[Photo] Students’ Job Searches Go Digital

By JOE KOTTKE April 28, 2020

With many in-person summer internships canceled, Fordham's Career Services encourages students to search for available remote opportunities.

an open laptop in front of a wall calendar

[Photo] Fordham’s Resilience in the Era of the Coronavirus

By JOE KOTTKE April 28, 2020

Fall 2020 is still months away, but Fordham's faculty are actively preparing for what future classes will look like.

a bedroom door with a sign reading Quiet! Finals Testing

[Photo] Foreign Language Classes to Hold Formal Exams

By ALLIE STOFER April 28, 2020

The university encourages professors to get creative with ways to effectively test students in language classes while they take finals at home unmonitored.

A laptop sits open to Blackboard with a textbook, notebook, and a computer with a Google search open nearby

[Photo] Fordham Opts Out of Using Exam Monitoring Software

By JOE KOTTKE April 22, 2020

Fordham is encouraging professors to develop online final exams that would enable students to demonstrate their learning goals, even with course materials open in front of them.

As many employers institute hiring fees, seniors are left scrambling for post-grad opportunities.

[Photo] College Students React to Governments’ Stimulus Money Checks

By SOPHIE PARTRIDGE-HICKS April 14, 2020

As many employers institute hiring fees, seniors are left scrambling for post-grad opportunities.

Prolonged screen time due to online classes can cause eye discomfort and even eyestrain.

[Photo] How Your Devices Might Be Hurting Your Eyes and How to Fix It

By KATRINA MANANSALA April 14, 2020

Prolonged screen time due to online classes can cause eye discomfort and even eyestrain.

Zinc, lavender and the omega-3 in walnuts are just a few supplements that have scientifically proven benefits.

[Photo] Three Supplements Actually Backed by Science

By LUKE OSBORN April 7, 2020

Zinc, lavender and the omega-3 in walnuts are just a few supplements that have scientifically proven benefits.

In New York, plastic bags must have a lifespan of at least 125 uses for carrying up to 22 pounds a distance of 175 feet to be considered “reusable” and in compliance with state regulations.

[Photo] Conservatives Shouldn’t Trash Plastic Bag Ban

By LEO BERNABEI March 10, 2020

In New York, plastic bags must have a lifespan of at least 125 uses for carrying up to 22 pounds a distance of 175 feet to be considered “reusable” and in compliance with state regulations.

A scholar of African American literature reads portions of her book to portray ideas about race theory.

[Photo] Race Reconstructs Itself in a Post-Apocalyptic World

By ALLIE STOFER March 4, 2020

A scholar of African American literature reads portions of her book to portray ideas about race theory.

This is how the world will end: not with a bang but with a rinse cycle.

[Photo] I Have a Girlfriend and She Goes to Westchester, I Swear

By EVAN VOLLBRECHT February 19, 2020

This is how the world will end: not with a bang but with a rinse cycle.

After concerns that Fordham students were uninsured, Fordham introduced a $3000 opt-out insurance plan.

[Photo] Students Say Health Insurance Policy Puts Them At Risk

By ALLIE STOFER February 19, 2020

After concerns that Fordham students were uninsured, Fordham introduced a $3000 opt-out insurance plan.

Students with meal plans can now donate their unused guest meal passes to students in need.

[Photo] Don’t Feed the Pigeons, Feed the Rams

By KATRINA MANANSALA February 11, 2020

Students with meal plans can now donate their unused guest meal passes to students in need.

When steam started to rise, FDNY trucks and Con Ed arrived on scene.

[Photo] 140 West Building Evacuated Due to Valve Leak

By GILLIAN RUSSO February 5, 2020

When steam started to rise, FDNY trucks and Con Ed arrived on scene.

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