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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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CONNOR MANNION, News Editor and Assistant Literary Editor Emeritus

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Smithsonian Head to Speak at 2016 Commencement

April 28, 2016
On April 28, Fordham University named David Skorton, M.D., the 13th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., as the University Commencement speaker for the Class of 2016.
The College Council discussed CUSP as being redundant and lacking planning.

Council Voices Concerns on CUSP

April 20, 2016
CUSP's 11-page draft document left Fordham Lincoln Center’s College Council confused on what the specifics of the plan may entail.
Students speaking with professors at College Council. Two new minors were given a positive recommendation during the council meeting (PHOTO BY CONNOR MANNION/THE OBSERVER)

College Council Talks New Minors and Middle States

April 12, 2016
College Council met for the final time in the spring semester to culminate discussion on online summer courses for undergraduates, as well as discuss the positive report of the Middle States evaluators.
Professor of Theology Maureen Tilley (Photo Courtesy of Fordham University)

Maureen Tilley, Professor of Theology, Passes Away

April 10, 2016

On Sunday April 3, Maureen Tilley, professor of theology at Fordham University, died following complications from pancreatic cancer. “I was very saddened to hear about Dr. Tilley’s death,” Joseph...

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Fear and Trembling

March 1, 2016
But it doesn’t represent anything, as it is nothing. So, the nothing stays with us.
Martino Hall was named for a long time vice president and co-founder of Fordham Lincoln Center (ELIZABETH LANDRY/THE OBSERVER)

Martino Hall: A History

February 14, 2016

In the fall 2015 semester, College Council announced the new name of the recently purchased College Board building: Martino Hall. It was known during the summer of 2015 mainly as ‘45 Columbus,’ and...

Psychology or Visual Art? Psychology AND visual art? (JESS LUSZCZYK/THE OBSERVER)

Undeclared Studies

February 11, 2016
“So Bret, I’ve noticed that you forgot to declare a major last year?” “No, my major is up there.” “... It says undeclared.” “Yes.” There was a pause. “That is my major.”
(PHOTO BY CONNOR MANNION/THE OBSERVER)

Memorial To Robert Moses Re-Erected, Despite Campus Discomfort

November 24, 2015
The monument, which reads “Robert Moses, master builder, friend of Fordham” is not a new addition to the Lincoln Center campus, as it was originally a part of the old Fordham Law School building plaza, currently being renovated into the ‘140’ campus center. The monument was taken down during the renovation of the former Fordham Law School building.
The USG executive board, pictured above, is part of the council, along with Freedman and Faye-Smith. (HANA KEININGHAM/THE OBSERVER)

USG Creates Intercampus Council with Provost

November 9, 2015
Leighton Magoon, president of United Student Government at Lincoln Center (USGLC), has begun informally meeting with Stephen Freedman, Ph.D., provost of Fordham University, in order to discuss the daily concerns of students at Fordham Lincoln Center and Fordham Rose Hill
The group of students marched down Constitution Row, the road intersecting Coffey Field and the homecoming tent set up on Edward's Parade (CONNOR MANNION/THE OBSERVER)

Solidarity March Staged at Rose Hill Homecoming

September 21, 2015

On Saturday, Sept. 19, the same day and time as Fordham's football team took the field against Columbia for the annual Liberty Cup homecoming game, a group of Rose Hill (RH) and Lincoln Center (LC) students...

The current executive board of USG from right to left: Leighton Magoon, (FCLC '17), Amanda Richie, (FCLC '16), and Alec Padron, (GSBLC '18). Not pictured, Rory Hanrahan, (FCLC '18), who was running the PowerPoint. (CONNOR MANNION/THE OBSERVER)

USG Holds First Meeting

September 4, 2015
On Thursday Sept. 3, United Student Government (USG) held a meeting to highlight the processes of running for USG senate and the executive board.
No new funding is needed for proposed major as the classes and professors required already exist separately. (PHOTO BY PAYTON VINCELETTE/THE OBSERVER)

Comp Sci/Math Double Awaits Approval

April 15, 2015
A special joint double major of computer science and mathematics is planned to be presented to the Arts and Sciences Council of Fordham University.
This display features the work of Anna Abowd, FCLC'15. (Photo by Jess Luszczyk / The Observer.)

Students ‘Showcase’ Arts and Science Research Projects

April 9, 2015
The halls of Lowenstein were lined with students presenting their research in academic fields, ranging from dance and theatre to natural sciences and sociology on Thursday, April 9, for the annual spring Arts and Research Showcase.
Rainbow and Russian Forum Host Homophobia Roundtable

Rainbow and Russian Forum Host Homophobia Roundtable

March 27, 2015

The event, named “Back in the Iron Closet” began with a clip from an ABC Nightline news report on violence against the LGBTQ+ community in Russia, which echoed a statement made by Pomerantsev that...

Water Damage in McMahon Due to Sleeping Resident

February 28, 2015
The morning of Saturday, Feb. 28, the Offices of Public Safety and Facilities at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) were working to resolve water damage to the lobby ceiling of the McMahon Residence Hall.
IT assured College Council that it has systems in place to cope with the increased logins. (Michelle Quinn/The Observer)

College Council Talks Registration, SEEQ Decrease and FYE

February 26, 2015
On Thursday, Feb. 12, Fordham College at Lincoln Center’s (FCLC) College Council met to discuss multiple topics, including the approved motion for simultaneous registration between FCLC and Fordham College at Rose Hill (FCRH).
Residents have access to free digital and hard copy, while commuters only have access to digital. (Paula Madero/The Observer)

NY Times Access Scales Back for Commuters

February 26, 2015
As commuter students have likely noticed, the Office of Student Leadership and Development (OSLCD) policy of providing hard copy newspapers outside of the office of student affairs room 408 has stopped, while McMahon residents continue to receive hard copies of The New York Times.
Students must make space reservations through OSLCD as administrators are only able to access Two-Five-Live. (Jess Luszsczyk/The Observer)

Law Classrooms Available for Club Use

February 11, 2015
Despite the addition of seven new student clubs last semester, the lack of programming spaces for clubs at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) is set to ease this semester with help from the Law School

Fire Defaces Bulletin in McKeon

February 8, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 7, a part of the bulletin board on the 18th floor of McKeon Residence Hall was set on fire. Investigations are still underway.
The Global Business Major is the only major in Gabelli with a mandatory study abroad requirement. (JUSTIN REBELLO/The Observer)

GSBLC Study Abroad Made Mandatory

January 28, 2015
While there has long been a business program at Fordham, Gabelli School of Business (GSBLC) has come to the Lincoln Center campus bringing with it new graduation requirements, like a mandatory study abroad session.
Maloney will re-open to all students after break, but law students are petitioning for a year-round ban. (Tyler Martins / The Observer)

Undergraduates Banned from Maloney Library

December 22, 2014
Undergraduates at Fordham College at Lincoln Center’s (FCLC) campus were banned from the Law School Library on Nov. 24. The T.J. and Nancy Maloney Library is currently exclusive to members of the Fordham University School of Law (LAW) until after winter break.

Interfaith Marriage Debated at FCLC

November 13, 2014
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m., Reverend Patrick J. Ryan, S.J., Laurence J. McGinley professor of religion and society, concluded that interfaith marriage is a threat to organized religious traditions in America at his lecture, “Interfaith Marriage: A Concern for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.”

Faith on Tap: Church Has Made Leaps, But Needs To Keep Jumping

November 12, 2014
On Monday, Nov. 10th, Fordham University’s Office of Alumni Services presented their third installment of the “Faith on Tap” series, focused on sexuality and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) issues, like the prohibition of gay marriage. The keynote speaker and moderator was J. Patrick Hornbeck II, Ph.D., chair of Fordham's theology department.

ISIS Takes Back the Night

October 29, 2014
On Tuesday, Oct. 28th at 6pm, In Strength I Stand (ISIS), held its annual solidarity gathering: ‘Take Back the Night," which seeks to raise awareness for sexual violence and provide a platform for those that would wish to express themselves with their experiences dealing with sexual violence and abuse.
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