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The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

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The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer
JILL RICE

JILL RICE, Former Online Editor

Jill Rice, FCLC ’22, is an online editor for The Observer. She is a classical languages and comparative literature double major, so please direct any ancient language-related questions to her. She enjoys figure skating and reading, but not necessarily at the same time. She was previously a head copy editor.

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album cover of OK Human by Weezer

Ram Jams: ‘OK Human’

February 2, 2021
The lyrics on this album might age very quickly, but the melodies will make the album eminently listenable for years.
photo of a new york starbucks window with a sign saying "we're open" in the window

[Photo] Don’t Bet Against New York

By LEO BERNABEI • January 30, 2021

Though many businesses have closed or left New York since the onset of the pandemic, many have adapted, and the city will regain its economic strength as it has after crises past.

Anthony Barfield, center, in a music studio

Live Music Remains Unconquered

October 14, 2020
In a time when we must be socially distanced, Barfield figured out a way to create live music in the same space as others.
"Making a Door Less Open" album cover

Ram Jams: ‘Making a Door Less Open’

May 12, 2020
Car Seat Headrest continues to surprise listeners with new features and old habits of lo-fi electronic sounds on their new album "Making a Door Less Open."
drawing of a one dollar bill with George Washington frowning

Open the Economy Safely, but Soon

May 12, 2020
However perfect it sounds to be paid more to not work, government assistance will run out, and we college students and young people will have to pay for it in taxes over the next few years of our lives.
screenshot of the full cast from the YouTube livestream

A Successful End of Zoomester Show

May 5, 2020
Stove's Comedy Club performed their End of Semester Show on Zoom and livestreamed it on YouTube, raising over $5,000 to support health care workers.
Word Ladder

Word Ladder

April 1, 2020
Instructions: Get from Lincoln Center to your tuition by changing one letter at each level, highlighted in orange.
A Fordham Student’s Digital Guide to NYC

A Fordham Student’s Digital Guide to NYC

April 1, 2020
Tour the Met and the Guggenheim, listen to the best concerts from Jazz at Lincoln Center and soak in the cultural wealth of the city that never sleeps from even the sleepiest small town.
Over 2,000 students have signed the petition as of March 18, demanding “partial tuition reimbursement along with a consideration of a room and board reimbursement.”

Students Petition After Face-to-Face Classes Canceled

March 19, 2020
After the cancellation of all in-person classes and all on-campus events for the duration of the semester, students concerned about potential reimbursement of their housing fees have created a petition on Change.org on March 13.
Jill Rice, FCLC '22, practices a backspin at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers.

Figure Skating: For More Than Just the Pros

February 5, 2020
From Sports and Health, one ice skater explains that figure skating is a great way to exercise, especially in the wintertime. Skating can be a competitive and high-intensity sport, but it can also be a fun way to relax for many people.
Happy holidays from New York! Did you know there are 50,000 LED lights wrapped around the tree in Rockefeller Center?

Six Fun Holiday Facts

December 31, 2019
'Tis the season to catch up with friends and family, and these fun facts are the just the way to start a conversation.
The Ram Van has evolved alongside the Lincoln Center campus; what started as an experiment has now turned into a pillar of student life.

40 Years of the Rambling Ram Van

December 4, 2019
Forty years ago this semester, a hallmark of the Fordham experience was born: the Ram Van. Ram Van drivers and passengers over the years have captivating stories to report from their trips, many of which can be found in The Observer and The Ram archives.
Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories

October 30, 2019
A look at the history of the word "ghost" and its usage as a verb.
Visitation Academy Apple Dumplings

Visitation Academy Apple Dumplings

October 10, 2019

Backstory: In 1846, my grade school transferred leadership from one group of nuns to another. The boarding students, unhappy with the change, went on a hunger strike. The town hosted a dinner to welcome...

Set the world on fire by getting yourself wet with a free second shower.

My Ceiling Gives Me a Second Shower

October 2, 2019
You see, I get not one, but two showers per day. After I wash with my usual soap and water, I get out, dry off and receive my second shower — this time, from the ceiling — and I know that I’ll never even look at dirt again.
When you and I are at school, we still have a great local library — in fact, the New York Public Library is the largest and one of the most active libraries in the country.

Appreciate Your Local Library

July 18, 2019
By visiting your local library, you are helping not only yourself, but also the community around you. Libraries aren’t only for quiet study and seriousness; they are also for games and programs and enjoying yourself.
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