The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer
The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer
The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center

The Observer
JORDAN MELTZER

JORDAN MELTZER, News Editor Emeritus

Jordan Meltzer, Gabelli School of Business ’20, is a news editor emeritus for The Observer. A global business major concentrating in communication and media management, Jordan has written for all five sections of The Observer, but his dedication is to the news section. Topics of particular interest to Jordan are politics, music and the many goings-on at Fordham Lincoln Center. Jordan is also a Yankees fan and advocates for the universalization of the designated hitter.

All content by JORDAN MELTZER
Every Fordham Meme Account on Social Media, Ranked

Every Fordham Meme Account on Social Media, Ranked

July 18, 2019
Gone are the days of wholesome Fordham content borne of students’ love of (and sometimes disdain for) the life of a Ram. That market is now fraught with competition to be crowned Queen of the Memes, and new meme accounts are constantly popping up.
Since 2016, Old Quinn has stood empty, prompting questions about use of space at Lincoln Center.

Quinn X to Reopen by Finals as Old Quinn Remains Vacant

May 1, 2019
In May, the graduation of Fordham’s class of 2019 will mark the end of the Old Quinn era. But they will get a taste of the space it occupied when the Quinn Annex, colloquially known as ”Quinn X,” reopens this semester.
Kingston will no longer perform at Fordham's annual spring concert.

Sean Kingston Removed as Spring Weekend Headliner

April 25, 2019
After weeks of aggressive campaigning on Instagram and on the Rose Hill campus by a group known as StudentsAgainstSean, Fordham administration has canceled Sean Kingston’s headlining performance at Spring Weekend.
What is punk? Jawbreaker’s concert at Brooklyn Steel proved to the New York crowd that punk is doing whatever the hell you love no matter what stands in your way … even a two-decade hiatus.

NYC Emo Pioneers Return to the Stage in Brooklyn

April 3, 2019
What is punk? Historically, it has been a number of things: rebellion, anti-establishmentism, disenfranchisement and whatever makes people break the status quo. More than anything, though, Jawbreaker’s concert at Brooklyn Steel proved to the New York crowd that punk is doing whatever the hell you love no matter what stands in your way … even a two-decade hiatus.
Dr. Rebecca Stark-Gendrano will begin her new position in April.

Fordham Appoints New Junior and Transfer Dean

March 27, 2019
An internal hire, Stark-Gendrano will assume this role from her current position at Fordham as assistant director of Lincoln Center’s Office of Prestigious Fellowships. She is also an adjunct professor in the English department.
Trump seems to be unable to own his mistakes — instead, he jumps to defend himself.

Tim Apple: Trump’s Weirdest Lie Yet

March 18, 2019
Why on God’s green Earth would anyone want to lie about a simple slip of the tongue like this? One rationalization stands out among the rest: Trump has been so engulfed by winning and privilege his whole life that he refuses to lose any battle, however small.
Students often lament Fordham's ranking compared to other NYC schools.

Do Fordham Students Care About Rankings?

March 11, 2019
President Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., has written statements both criticizing the notion of these lists and asking the community to improve Fordham’s position in them. For the most part, though, college students find these ranking systems relatively insignificant.
According to Special Advisor Michael Cohen, "Mr. Trump truly enjoyed his two years at Fordham and has great respect for the University.”

UPDATED: Michael Cohen Threatened McShane Over Trump Transcripts

February 27, 2019
During testimony before the House Committee on Oversight & Reform, Michael Cohen, provided was a letter addressed to University President Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J. threatening Fordham University with criminal action should the institution release Trump’s college transcripts.
Clockwise from top left: Kanye West of KIDS SEE GHOSTS (JASON PERSSE VIA FLICKR), Tyler Joseph of twenty one pilots (KMERON VIA FLICKR), Brockhampton (JORDAN MELTZER/THE OBSERVER), Shawn Mendes (RONALD WOAN VIA FLICKR)

Top 10 Albums of 2018

December 23, 2018
2018 was a great year for music, but there can only be 10 best albums of the year.
Fordham Law Professor Killed in Bus Accident

Fordham Law Professor Killed in Bus Accident

December 21, 2018
Matthew Diller, Law School dean and Paul Fuller professor of law, praised Greer’s accomplishments in a statement, saying she was “a leader in our community” who “worked ceaselessly to make Fordham Law school a better place and to help her fellow students.”
Josh Raven of The Faim laid it all out before the band's gig at The Gramercy.

The Faim Takes the Stage at Gramercy Theatre

December 9, 2018
With songs written by Ashton Irwin of 5 Seconds of Summer, Josh Dun of twenty one pilots and Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, the cherry on top is that "Summer Is a Curse" was produced by the legendary John Feldmann.
Wertz is the interim dean of FCLC while the search committee finds a successor for Grimes.

Search Committee for New FCLC Dean Announced

November 10, 2018
On Tuesday, Nov. 6, University President Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., and Interim Provost Jonathan Crystal announced the formation of a search committee to determine the next dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC).
(via Question Everything, Inc., RCA Records, Sony Music Entertainment, via Future Friends, Rise Records, BMG Rights Management, via Metal Blade Records)

Ram Jams — September 2018

October 10, 2018

Brockhampton: “iridescence” Genre: Alternative hip-hop On a playlist with: Tyler, the Creator, Odd Future and Jaden Smith The deets: This was my first true exposure to Los Angeles-based,...

Ram Jams — August 2018

Ram Jams — August 2018

September 12, 2018

Bone Crew: “Bone Crew - EP” Genre: Trap metal (self-proclaimed); hip-hop, trap, metalcore, deathcore, nu metal On a playlist with: Scarlxrd, City Morgue and Korn The deets: If you hated...

Ram Jams — July 2018

Ram Jams — July 2018

August 15, 2018

The Internet: “Hive Mind” (via Columbia Records, Sony Music Entertainment) Genre: R&B, neo-soul On a playlist with: SZA, Janelle Monae and Miguel The deets: I’m going to be honest with...

Fordham Rescinds Cardinal's Awards

Fordham Rescinds Cardinal’s Awards

July 11, 2018
Fordham University’s Board of Trustees has voted to rescind alumnus Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s honorary degree and “other honors” given to him by the university, according to a statement from University President Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J.
Ram Jams — June 2018

Ram Jams — June 2018

July 6, 2018

KIDS SEE GHOSTS: “KIDS SEE GHOSTS” (via G.O.O.D Music, Def Jam Recordings, Universal Music Group) Genre: Rap, alternative hip-hop, psychedelic On a playlist with: Kanye West and Kid Cudi The...

Ram Jams — May 2018

Ram Jams — May 2018

June 9, 2018

Kanye West: “ye” (via G.O.O.D Music, Def Jam Recordings, Universal Music Group) Genre: Hip-hop, rap On a playlist with: Kid Cudi, Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper The deets: Perhaps this album...

Spotify pays artists about $0.0039 every time one of their songs is streamed on its platform. (RASHMI SINGH/THE OBSERVER)

Support Artists, Buy Your Music

March 14, 2018
So now that you know that your favorite artists are making close to nothing, what can you do? The answer is simple: buy your music.
One year since taking office, President Trump reflects on the first quarter of his tenure, as do all Americans. (MATT JOHNSON VIA FLICKR)

Trump’s One Year Review

January 25, 2018
It has now been just over one year since businessman and reality television personality Donald J. Trump added “politician” to his résumé. But just because one has a job does not mean they are good at it.
Donald Trump exemplifies a politician who perpetuates the nationwide issue of extremist politics. (COURTESY OF GAGE SKIDMORE VIA FLICKR)

Extremist Politics Has Gone Too Far

August 28, 2017
Too frequently, politicians generalize the views of opposing political parties and, in doing so, condemn all members of a party at once.
Vote Local, Not Just Every Four Years

Vote Local, Not Just Every Four Years

November 19, 2016
After you finish reading this sentence, raise a finger for every one of your local representatives whom you can name without using Google, including your state, county and city.
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