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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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GRACE SANTOLI

GRACE SANTOLI, Photo Editor

Grace Santoli, FCLC ’26, is an assistant photo editor at The Observer and is studying new media and digital design. Aside from taking and editing pictures, she loves her niche hobbies — sailing and Chinese lion dance.

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The hype around popular romance shows this summer raises questions about how Gen Z views relationships, dating and love off-screen.

[Photo] Summer of Love at War

By LAINEY COLLIER September 10, 2025

The hype around popular romance shows this summer raises questions about how Gen Z views relationships, dating and love off-screen.

Fordham raised tuition by 4.65%, housing by 4.3% and meal plans by 4% on March 31.

[Photo] Students Leave Fordham due to Tuition Hike

By MICHELLE WILSON September 10, 2025

Many Fordham students have attempted to appeal their financial aid after the tuition hike last semester.

The expected MTA fare hike, which will raise prices from $2.90 to $3, has been delayed and will be implemented on Jan. 4, 2026.

[Photo] Local Updates to Politics, Crime and Economy

By MICHELLE WILSON and MACKENZIE COOPER September 10, 2025

The expected MTA fare hike, which will raise prices from $2.90 to $3, has been delayed and will be implemented on Jan. 4, 2026.

At the start of the semester, visitors flocked to the exhibition before it closed on September 8.

[Photo] Where the Water Waits: Michael Chovan-Dalton at Ildiko Butler Gallery

By NORA KINNEY and ALEXA MARTINEZ September 10, 2025

Photographer Michael Chovan-Dalton took photos off the beaten path around New Jersey’s watering holes and creeks.

Fordham senior and jazz guitarist Maco Dacanay hopes to see Spotify implement AI transparency features.

[Photo] The Clankers are Coming! Can Independent Artists Save Music from Generative AI?

By MARGO CRAVEN September 10, 2025

Fordham senior and jazz guitarist Maco Dacanay hopes to see Spotify implement AI transparency features.

Fordham’s new logo can now be found on all merchandise sold at the bookstore.

[Photo] New Class, New Changes

By MACKENZIE COOPER September 10, 2025

Fordham’s new logo can now be found on all merchandise sold at the bookstore.

The Fordham community attends the Multifaith Picnic with the President on the Outdoor Plaza on Sep. 3.

[Photo] Students Connect at Multifaith Picnic

By MICHELLE WILSON September 10, 2025

The Fordham community attends the Multifaith Picnic with the President on the Outdoor Plaza on Sep. 3.

Fordham students speak with club leaders at the Club Fair.

[Photo] High Turnout for Club Fair

By SOPHIA STEPHAN September 10, 2025

Fordham students speak with club leaders at the Club Fair.

Gen Z has made watching bad television a social phenomenon, with viewers bonding over inside jokes.

[Photo] The Summer I Watched Bad TV

By KATIE BROSKY September 10, 2025

Gen Z has made watching bad television a social phenomenon, with viewers bonding over inside jokes.

As box office numbers report less moviegoers, reboots are an assured way for film distribution companies to make a profit.

[Photo] Rejecting the Reboot Craze

By ANA WINSTON September 10, 2025

As box office numbers report less moviegoers, reboots are an assured way for film distribution companies to make a profit.

The cover of “Man’s Best Friend” shocked audiences with its regressive imagery, but the artist defended her vision.

[Photo] Flirty, Feisty, Unfazed: Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” Challenges Gender Norms

By NEHIR CETIN September 10, 2025

The cover of “Man’s Best Friend” shocked audiences with its regressive imagery, but the artist defended her vision.

Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow and Emil Wakim recently announced their departures from the cast of SNL.

[Photo] Gen Z Fans Left Shook Up After SNL Cast Changes

By ELEANA KOSTAKIS and NORA KINNEY September 10, 2025

Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow and Emil Wakim recently announced their departures from the cast of SNL.

The four student leaders of Psi Chi Lincoln Center, shown above, said their group can do a lot of good, but currently suffers from a lack of awareness and funding

Photos by GRACE SANTOLI, GEORGIA BERNHARD; Illustration by COLBY MCCASKILL

[Photo] Psi Chi Lincoln Center Who?

By GEORGIA BERNHARD May 14, 2025

Malia Coghlan, FCLC ’25, said that the parent organization is so expansive that “no matter where you go, you can find Psi Chi there.”

The intercampus transportation system that connects two of Fordham’s campuses is run by current and former students.

[Photo] Meet the People that Keep the Ram Van Running

By LILA KELLEHER May 14, 2025

The intercampus transportation system that connects two of Fordham’s campuses is run by current and former students.

The new Student Experience Survey replaces the old course evaluations in order to account for the course curriculum and student engagement, taking the sole onus off the professor.

[Photo] Fordham Introduces New Course Evaluation System

By PARIS MATHUKU April 30, 2025

The new Student Experience Survey replaces the old course evaluations in order to account for the course curriculum and student engagement, taking the sole onus off the professor.

El Mitote on Columbus Avenue offers a variety of vegetarian alternatives and additions to classic Mexican dishes.

[Photo] Plant-Based Eats Near Campus

By GEMMA OSHIRO April 30, 2025

El Mitote on Columbus Avenue offers a variety of vegetarian alternatives and additions to classic Mexican dishes.

Fast fashion brands like H&M that outsource their clothes manufacturing overseas are feeling the economic pressure.

[Photo] Tariffs and Tulle

By CHENIYA BROWNLEY WATTERSON April 30, 2025

Fast fashion brands like H&M that outsource their clothes manufacturing overseas are feeling the economic pressure.

University President Tania Tetlow sits down with Fordham student press to discuss issues plaguing the university.

[Photo] Tetlow Addresses Student Visa Revocation and Other Issues

By STEVIE FUSCO April 9, 2025

University President Tania Tetlow sits down with Fordham student press to discuss issues plaguing the university.

A more blossoming form of love comes about from an embracing of the whole person, as opposed to a reduction to only the sum of their parts.

[Photo] To Love More Fully

By JACK BRUDECKI March 26, 2025

A more blossoming form of love comes about from an embracing of the whole person, as opposed to a reduction to only the sum of their parts.

Fordham’s core curriculum is historically based on the pedagogical values described by St. Ignatius.

[Photo] The Death of Jesuit Education?

By EMMA DVORKIN March 5, 2025

Fordham’s core curriculum is historically based on the pedagogical values described by St. Ignatius.

The best of cinema in 2024 was honored at the 97th Oscar Awards, with triumphs for independent productions like “Anora.”

[Photo] An Oscars for the Love of Filmmaking

By KATIE HOHMAN March 5, 2025

The best of cinema in 2024 was honored at the 97th Oscar Awards, with triumphs for independent productions like “Anora.”

If students could explore liberal arts curricula further without feeling like they are risking their future, it could greatly benefit the liberal arts.

[Photo] Misguided Careerism is Killing the Humanities

By LUKAS RUANO-LUMPRIS March 5, 2025

If students could explore liberal arts curricula further without feeling like they are risking their future, it could greatly benefit the liberal arts.

One of the most popular patterns, polka dots, has had a long, cyclical history of relevance in fashion and seems to be making a comeback this year.

[Photo] Polka Dots are Back, and They’re Making a Point

By VEE VENNING January 23, 2025

One of the most popular patterns, polka dots, has had a long, cyclical history of relevance in fashion and seems to be making a comeback this year.

Despite male fans’ attempts to stay inside a niche realm, they are no longer a separate fandom and have been pulled into mainstream attention.

[Photo] Women in Male Dominated Fields

By CHARLIE OKEKE December 11, 2024

Despite male fans’ attempts to stay inside a niche realm, they are no longer a separate fandom and have been pulled into mainstream attention.

Jahmere Tripp notches his first career double-double during his season debut.

[Photo] The Rams Top Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights

By WINSON ZHENG December 8, 2024

Jahmere Tripp notches his first career double-double during his season debut.

Fans watched as the men’s basketball team competed in their first home game at the historic Rose Hill Gym. Jackie Johnson III led the Rams in scoring with 23 points against the Bearcats.

[Photo] Rams Defeat Binghamton in Men’s Basketball Home Opener

By WINSON ZHENG November 20, 2024

Fans watched as the men’s basketball team competed in their first home game at the historic Rose Hill Gym. Jackie Johnson III led the Rams in scoring with 23 points against the Bearcats.

Charles Elwood, who served as interim athletic director, will return to his position as deputy athletic director.

[Photo] Fordham Welcomes New Director of Athletics, Charles Guthrie

By JANE ROCHE November 18, 2024

Charles Elwood, who served as interim athletic director, will return to his position as deputy athletic director.

Fordham students gathered at the Rose Hill campus for a Democratic watch party on election night.

[Photo] Cross-Country Vote Casters

By ALISON BEINHAUR November 7, 2024

Fordham students gathered at the Rose Hill campus for a Democratic watch party on election night.

Fordham Lincoln Center held several events honoring the Mexican tradition Dia de los Muertos on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

[Photo] A Celebration of Life and Death

By SOPHIA STEPHAN November 6, 2024

Fordham Lincoln Center held several events honoring the Mexican tradition Dia de los Muertos on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

The game against Saint Joseph’s was the women’s soccer program’s 11th appearance in the Atlantic 10 Championship and this season was the team’s first 10- win season since 2016.

[Photo] Men’s Water Polo Dominates with Undefeated Record

By CORA COST November 6, 2024

The game against Saint Joseph’s was the women’s soccer program’s 11th appearance in the Atlantic 10 Championship and this season was the team’s first 10- win season since 2016.

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