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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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GILLIAN RUSSO

GILLIAN RUSSO, Online Editor

Gillian “Gil” Russo, FCLC ’21, is one of The Observer’s virtual vanguards — er, online editors. Previously, she worked as the arts & culture editor and one of the inaugural newsletter editors. Gil is a journalism major/theatre minor who had hoped to write just one Broadway show review before graduation, and although that didn’t happen, she did achieve her new goal to do at least one thing for all 15 divisions of The Observer by then. Other fun facts include that she enjoys dancing and sword-fighting, she can say the alphabet backwards, and she modeled for a French chair catalog one time. gillianrusso.com

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Mini Crossword: Not an Alpaca

Mini Crossword: Not an Alpaca

April 17, 2021
Play today's interactive online Observer crossword titled "Not an Alpaca," the third in a series of four mini crosswords.
album cover for taylor swift's 'evermore'

Ram Jams: ‘evermore’

December 19, 2020
The Observer’s Swifties listened at the stroke of midnight on the release date, have had it in their Spotify rotations ever since and have (ever)more thoughts to share.
The album cover for Miley Cyrus' Plastic Hearts

Ram Jams: ‘Plastic Hearts’

November 27, 2020
“Plastic Hearts,” Miley Cyrus' first rock album, proves she has found her musical niche, showing her potential for a successful rock career.
Album art for "elated!" with the face of Bea Miller and a "paid" sticker

Ram Jams: ‘elated!’

November 1, 2020
Bea Miller's latest EP "elated!" captures the cynicism and twisted humor of Generation Z towards the current state of the world.
someone holding an apple at an apple orchard

Apple Orchard Word Search

October 18, 2020

Find the names of New York orchards in this grid, and you might just find your next apple-picking destination. Check out Issue 17 of The Observer on Issuu for an advanced version of this puzzle with an...

Ram Libs: Breaking News

Ram Libs: Breaking News

September 29, 2020
Get crafty with words and make front page news by filling in the blanks of this story.
folklore album cover; taylor swift standing in the woods in black and white

Ram Jams: ‘folklore’

July 30, 2020
Less than a year after the release of “Lover,” Taylor Swift is back and her newest album has old and new fans reeling.
In lieu of AAPI’s original plan to make origami cranes during its Asian Heritage Month, it is hosting online events like cooking and conversations, which they see as equally important to educate the predominantly white Fordham community.

[Photo] Breaking Down Stigma

By VICKY CARMENATE • April 14, 2020

In lieu of AAPI’s original plan to make origami cranes during its Asian Heritage Month, it is hosting online events like cooking and conversations, which they see as equally important to educate the...

Fine Arts Classes Adapt to Online Learning

Fine Arts Classes Adapt to Online Learning

April 1, 2020
Dance, theater and visual arts students are being presented with a learning curve as their hands-on, physicality-focused classes must now fit within the framework of Zoom.
When steam started to rise, FDNY trucks and Con Ed arrived on scene.

140 West Building Evacuated Due to Valve Leak

February 5, 2020
A damaged safety valve caused a steam release on the roof of the 140 West 62nd Street Building. The steam forced a building wide evacuation and all building’s classes and club events to be cancelled for the or the evening.
This year's BroadwayCon included a panel on what to do with a theatre B.A., a panel about the new TV show "Katy Keene" and of course, plenty of showtune singalongs.

BroadwayCon: Chasing Degrees and Careers

January 29, 2020
The fifth annual BroadwayCon saw theatre fans and professionals come together to discuss new shows and classic favorites, as well as the state of the industry.
Following his talk about "Thicker than Mud," Jason Morris stayed to sign copies for students.

Science Department Chair Releases Debut Novel

October 30, 2019
Natural Sciences Department Chair Dr. Jason Morris, Ph.D., recently hosted a talk on the release of his debut novel, “Thicker than Mud,” a project 20 years in the making.
This year's fashion week inspired emotions ranging from delight to disappointment to utter disbelief in the styles presented.

The Designer Diaries

October 2, 2019
Five students who attended NYFW discuss the highs, the lows and the unconventional shows that defined the event this year.
"Dark Play" was first performed in Fordham's studio theater in the spring.

Fordham at the Fringe

September 17, 2019
Fordham Theatre students took "Dark Play or Stories for Boys" to a global audience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney and the New York Public Library all have special exhibits that aren't to be missed.

Balenciaga, Ballet and a Biennial

August 25, 2019
"Camp" at the Met, the Whitney Biennial and the NYPL's "Archive in Motion" exhibit are cultural escapes from the bustling city.
Kathryn Feeney has roles in "Mr. Iglesias" and "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?"

Alumni Spotlight: Kathryn Feeney

August 25, 2019
The lifelong actress took a hiatus from performing in college, but an unexpected tragedy led her to rethink her passion.
In an Instagram post, Tinder announced that Fordham University won their Swipe Off contest, winning an exclusive Juice WRLD and Charli XCX concert to enrolled students.

Fordham Swipes Right, Wins Tinder Competition

April 10, 2019
The juice was worth the squeeze — rather, the swipe. Tinder announced on its official Instagram account today that Fordham defeated Stanford University in the final round of this year’s Swipe Off, bringing Juice WRLD and Charli XCX to play a concert exclusively for Fordham students.
Vine returns to New York City, his hometown, to play at Spring Weekend.

Bryce Vine: Homecoming

April 10, 2019
The Spring Weekend performer discusses his upcoming Fordham concert and the inspiration behind his music.
We college students grew up on the Jonas Brothers since their early years, and a decade later. we're still suckers for their music.

JoBro FOMO

March 31, 2019
We college students have caught the lovebug for the Jonas Brothers once again.
Fordham Theatre's Performance Showcase played to a packed house of friends, family and industry professionals.

Seniors Show Off

March 27, 2019
The Fordham Theatre performance class of 2019 played lovers, siblings, and many other characters in this year's Performance Showcase.
As a result of his March 15 arrest, Soulja Boy has been removed from the Spring Weekend performance lineup.

CAB Removes Soulja Boy from Spring Weekend Lineup

March 22, 2019
In Soulja Boy’s place, CAB said that there will be “another entertaining performance by popular artists we have already confirmed.” Those artists are to be announced at a later date.
The NYPL's new exhibit focuses on "changing perceptions one kiss at a time."

Since Stonewall

March 12, 2019
The New York Public Library examines 50 years of liberation in the name of love.
Harry Potter Couture

Harry Potter Couture

December 5, 2018
Harry Potter fans can show off their hours pride with these Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin-inspired winter looks.
Many suprising new shows are headed to the Broadway stage like "King Kong" and "The Cher Show" (Courtesy of Martin Dürrschnabel via WikimediaCommons).

Broadway Bound – King Kong, The Prom, and Cher

October 10, 2018

As the leaves fall in the parks, the curtains rise on new openings aplenty on the Great White Way. The 2018-2019 Broadway season is in full swing and has offerings of all genres. From a newsroom dramedy...

You can get your own Culture Pass at the New York Public Library (Celia Patterson/The Observer).

NYPL’s Culture Pass (or Fail?)

September 26, 2018

Do you love museums but have a tight budget? The New York Public Library (NYPL) recently introduced its new Culture Pass service, which allows NYPL cardholders to reserve free passes to various local museums...

"Portraits of American Playwrights" is currently at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. (CELIA PATTERSON/THE OBSERVER)

’Wright Next Door

May 7, 2018

Tucked away in plain sight, right in Lincoln Center on the other side of the Metropolitan Opera, is a little gem known as the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Aside from being a great place...

Timeflies will perform at New York City's Irving Plaza on 3/28. (Courtesy of Katherine Saunders via Flkr)

Timeflies Returns to NYC

March 27, 2018

Fordham students may remember Timeflies as the headlining band of last year’s Spring Weekend. Now, the duo is now returning to the New York stage on Wednesday, March 28 for the first time since their...

Daniel Alexander Jones as his performance persona, Jomama, in "Black Light". (JOHN MARCUS/THE PUBLIC THEATER)

A Fordham Professor’s Odyssey of Empowerment

March 14, 2018

Self-proclaimed as “artist-driven and radically inclusive,” the Public Theater has long been known for its unique array of performance pieces that are highly influenced by contemporary social issues....

The American Folk Art Museum is an affordable alternative for art lovers. (COURTESY OF AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM)

No Met? No Problem!

February 28, 2018

Located just across Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has long been an ideal place to spend an afternoon, for art enthusiasts and students looking to recreate the “Gossip Girl” experience....

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