AURELIEN CLAVAUD

AURELIEN CLAVAUD, Creative Director Emerita

Aurelien Clavaud (he/him), FCLC ’25, is the creative director. He previously served as head photo editor and sports & health editor. He majors in theology and loves photography, basketball and writing. He is from Houston, Texas, and has a Mexican cat.

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Fordham Football Crushes Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 40-28

October 13, 2022

The Rams overcame a 14-point first quarter deficit to convincingly earn their second consecutive Patriot League victory of the season.

Fordham Knocks Down Georgetown, 59-38

October 4, 2022

The Fordham football team fought through an underwhelming first quarter to secure a victory against Georgetown University, 59-38.

Fordham Women’s Soccer Crushes Rhode Island, 3-1

October 3, 2022

The Fordham Women's soccer team moves up their A10 conference ranking as they beat the University of Rhode Island 3-1.

New York and Its Food Vendor Culture: A Photo Essay

September 28, 2022

The various food carts in and around the Lincoln Center area represent an important facet of New York City life.

Post-Roe, America Unravels for Female Athletes

September 28, 2022

The Supreme Court reversal on Roe v Wade has jeopardized many female student athletes and called into question the protections under Title IX.

Men’s Soccer Dominates St. Bonaventure, 3-0

September 28, 2022

The Fordham men's soccer team succeeded in defeating the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in a blowout win, with two second half goals by the Rams

21 Years Later, 9/11 Is Still More Than a Memory: A Photo Essay

September 21, 2022

New Yorkers visit the 9/11 memorial and attend ceremonies surrounding the World Trade Center on the 21st anniversary of the tragedy.

Fordham Football Pulls Off Homecoming Victory

September 20, 2022

The Fordham football team came away with a gratifying victory, 48-45, in a heart-stopping contest against the University at Albany (UAlbany) Great Danes on Saturday, Sept. 17. After a deflating first half...

‘The Will of God’: How Fordham Threw Itself At World War I

May 4, 2022

Fordham University contributed to WWI in a significant manner. Nearly 2,000 students signed up. 36 died, many of them at the Somme and Verdun.

[Photo] Fordham’s Relationship With New York Public Libraries

By SABRINA VIDAL • May 5, 2022

Iconic facade of the New York Public Library, a cultural hub facing Sunday closures amidst budget cuts, impacting student access and city resources.

Sunday, May 1

May 1, 2022

Take a minute to play The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 12:00 A.M.

Saturday, April 30

April 30, 2022

Take a minute to play The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 12:00 A.M.

Friday, April 29

April 29, 2022

Take a minute to play The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 12:00 A.M.

The Bronx Is Tough, You Grow Up Fast

April 28, 2022

Fordham basketball star Chuba Ohams looks back on his Bronx upbringing. He credits his toughness to the borough and its basketball culture.

Thursday, April 28

April 28, 2022

Take a minute to play The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 12:00 A.M.

Wednesday, April 27

April 27, 2022

Take a minute to play The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 12:00 A.M.

Tuesday, April 26

April 26, 2022

Take a minute to play The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 12:00 A.M.

Monday, April 25

April 25, 2022

Take a minute to play The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 12:00 A.M.

Fordham Softball Avoids Sweep by St. Joseph’s Hawks in Easter Games

April 20, 2022

The Rams lost the series against St. Joseph's but managed to scrape by with a win in the last game, allowing new players to gain experience.

Crossword: April Fools

March 31, 2022

Fordham B-Ball Finishes Ahead of GW Colonials in Final Game of the Season

March 9, 2022

The Fordham Mens B-Ball team defeated GWU in their final game, ending the year 15-15, and punching their ticket to the A10 tournament.

[Photo] Fordham Baseball Swept by Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton

By CHRIS MURRAY • March 9, 2022

CJ Vazquez slides into home plate.

For Sale: Lombardi NFTs, Never Bought

February 28, 2022

A collection of NFTs was recently dropped by Fordham Athletics. Currently available on OpenSea, they celebrate Vince Lombardi's career.

Fordham Women’s Basketball Outplayed by the University of Dayton

February 23, 2022

The Fordham women's basketball team showed great effort in the final minutes to close the lead, but they could not pull off the comeback.

Ambitious Marketing Maintains the Relevance of the Oldest Arena in the NCAA

February 18, 2022

The Rose Hill Gymnasium, nicknamed "the Prairie," has been in continuous operation since 1925. Its history is a key marketing point today.

Fordham Women’s Basketball Overcomes Duquesne University, 59-52

February 10, 2022

The Fordham women's basketball team notched another victory off a late-game run in a close contest against the Duquesne University Dukes.

Fordham Falls Short Versus George Washington University in Final Minutes, 64-55

February 2, 2022

The Fordham men's basketball team becomes 2-5 in the Atlantic 10 as they fall nine points short from a win against GWU.

COVID-19 Protocols Affect Both Fordham Basketball Teams

January 10, 2022

Fordham enforces new policies amid rising COVID-19 cases within the A10 conference. Fordham also has postponed multiple A10 conference games.

Fordham Men’s Basketball Falls in Two Overtimes to University of Maryland Eastern Shore

November 22, 2021

Fordham men's basketball faces a tight loss at their Rose Hill campus against University of Maryland Eastern Shore, ending at 75-73.

[Photo] Scenes of NYC in Photos

By ANDREW DRESSNER • November 19, 2021

Towering over the rest of Manhattan, One World Trade Center is a pinnacle of engineering and an epic symbol of New York. Standing at exactly 1,776 feet, the Trade Center represents community and togetherness...

Fordham Men’s Basketball Defeats Columbia for Win in Season Opener

November 13, 2021

Fordham men's basketball won its game against Columbia, fulfilling the hopes of new head coach Kyle Neptune and his newly formed team.

Fordham Women’s Soccer Triumphs Over George Mason

October 28, 2021

The Rams dominated their Atlantic 10 rivals George Mason, emerging victorious. The win marked a positive conclusion to the 2021 season.

Fordham Volleyball Sweeps George Washington Colonials

October 12, 2021

The dominant showing featured the volleyball team's first win in A10 play this season, demonstrating a pivot away from their struggles.

Fordham Football Dominates Stony Brook Seawolves for First Win

October 1, 2021

The Rams claimed their first victory in an emphatic 31-14 win against the Seawolves. Fordham had lost three consecutive prior to the contest.

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