The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

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The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer
The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer
CHRISTIAN MADLANSACAY

CHRISTIAN MADLANSACAY, Former Podcast Host

Christian Madlansacay (he/him), FCLC ’23, is a former podcast co-host at The Observer. From New Jersey, he is double-majoring in mathematics and computer and information sciences and minoring in film and television. In his spare time, Christian enjoys watching Marvel movies and sci-fi shows, listening to pop music and reading comic books.

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