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
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KRISTEN SKINNER, Staff Writer

Kristen Skinner, Fordham College at Lincoln Center ’22, is a staff writer for The Observer and has been writing for the paper since her freshman year. She is a psychology major with a minor in visual arts and a concentration in American Catholic Studies. Upon graduation, she hopes to be a part of the 5 Year Education Program at Fordham, studying Early Childhood Education. Outside of school, Kristen can be found doing yoga, dancing, or exploring the city. She is a traditional New Yorker raised in upstate NY, who loves the snow and drinking lots of coffee.

All content by KRISTEN SKINNER
sun shining through the trees in a park

Parks With Possibilities

September 16, 2020
Spending a great deal of time online means outdoor spaces are more important than ever. Read about some of the boroughs' best parks.
Jade Appel, FCLC '21, walked the fashion show in a polleta, the national dress of Panama that exhibits traditional Panamanian stitchwork.

FACE Hosts Cultural Showcase

March 10, 2020
Fordham Advocates for Cultural Enrichment (FACE) held its first cultural showcase on Mar. 5 in collaboration with other cultural clubs on campus.
A Valentine's Day playlist doesn't always need to lean on love songs.

Ram Jams: Anti-Valentine’s Music

February 13, 2020
If Valentine’s Day has you in a funk this year, fear not. Pop in your headphones or turn on your speaker and get this playlist blasting.
The most ideal printer locations in Lowenstein are only open to faculty.

To Print or Not to Print

November 13, 2019
One might assume that, after a 30-year presence of printers in the Quinn Library, the printing system at Fordham Lincoln Center would run smoothly. Unfortunately, with each year comes new printing problems, and students and faculty alike are consistently frustrated with the situation, especially during critical periods like midterms.
Amazon is known for its convenience and vast inventory, but it comes at a price.

Is Amazon’s Convenience Worth the Intrusion?

February 6, 2019
Kristen Skinner, staff writer, examines the relationship that students have with the online store, Amazon. Despite Amazon's convenience and vast inventory, can we ignore their intrusion of our privacy?
Burrito Box may be limited in terms of square footage, but it's colorful and friendly atmosphere is loved by Fordham students.

LC Eats: Burrito Box

January 22, 2019
When it comes to quick, easy and delicious food that isn't too hard on the wallet, Burrito Box is a spot that is loved by FCLC.
Yoga to the People aims to attract those who may be deterred by the high cost of traditional yoga studios.

Bringing Yoga to the People

October 10, 2018

In today’s world, everyone could use a little peace of mind. Many individuals, now more than ever, long for the chance to relax, unwind and unplug. Yoga gives people the perfect opportunity to do just...

Table of Silence, which was launched in 2011, features both professional dancers and Fordham/Ailey BFA students.

Dancers Bring NYC to a Pause on 9/11

September 26, 2018

Pedestrians from all over New York City gathered around the Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center on Sept. 11, quietly awaiting the annual Table of Silence performance. Then suddenly, the musicians played...

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