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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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LAUREN BOCALAN

LAUREN BOCALAN, Former Multimedia Editor

Lauren Bocalan (she/her), FCLC ’24, is a former multimedia editor at The Observer. She is a new media and digital design major with a minor in film. One thing about her is that she’s a font girl. If you need the perfect font for a project or need help identifying a font, she’ll find it in seconds. Lauren loves serif fonts, waiting in lines and Harry Styles.

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funny girl costumes

[Photo] Not So ‘Funny Girl’: The Evolution of Fanny Brice’s Costume and Its Fatphobic Connotations

By FABIOLA SANTIAGO-RUIZ October 12, 2022

The role of Fanny Brice has been played by Beanie Feldstein (left), Lea Michele (right) and Julie Benko (not pictured). Each actress wore a different finale dress with varying levels of modesty, and the...

Notable men of Fordham (from top left: George G. McMahon, S.J., Joseph M. McShane, S.J., and Mario Gabelli) have buildings named for them, while notable women (from bottom left: Marie Clark Taylor, Anne E. King, and Ruth Whitehead Whaley) do not.

[Photo] The Woman, the Building

By PATRICK CULLINAN September 14, 2022

Notable men of Fordham (from top left: George G. McMahon, S.J., Joseph M. McShane, S.J., and Mario Gabelli) have buildings named for them, while notable women (from bottom left: Marie Clark Taylor, Anne...

While many predicted nominees missed out on the recognition, some major streaming services pulled in record breaking nominations this year.

[Photo] Emmy Awards to Celebrate the ‘Golden Age of Television’

By ANA KEVORKIAN July 27, 2022

While many predicted nominees missed out on the recognition, some major streaming services pulled in record breaking nominations this year.

artists

Playlist: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Artists

July 5, 2022

As Pride Month comes to a close, it is essential to continue to celebrate LGBTQ+ artists. The musicians on this playlist don’t hold back when it comes to putting their heart and soul into their lyrics...

All by Lauren earrings inspired by Harry Styles’ song “She” from his most recent album, “Fine Line.”

[Photo] All by Lauren: How a Quarantine Hobby Turned Into a Successful Earring Business

By SYDNEY CHAMPAGNE May 3, 2022

All by Lauren earrings inspired by Harry Styles’ song “She” from his most recent album, “Fine Line.”

Women in Music: Beginnings & Endings Playlist

Women in Music: Beginnings & Endings Playlist

April 26, 2022
This playlist contains the opening and closing songs of the 2022 tour setlists of each of the artists The Observer has covered or plans to cover as part of the ‘Women in Music’ series.

[Video] Explore the Grand Bazaar on 77th Street

April 26, 2022
The Grand Bazaar, one of New York City's largest curated weekly markets, has something for everyone
marina and the diamonds graphic women in music

Women in Music: Marina

April 4, 2022
At the Marina concert in February, fans celebrated her new album and some older songs she played in her signature style.
Women in Music: Dodie and Lizzy McAlpine

Women in Music: Dodie and Lizzy McAlpine

March 24, 2022
After such an enthralling, intimate performance at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, there’s no way Dodie could “Build a Problem” in NYC.
a graphic with the words "women in Music" featuring Billie Eilish

Women in Music: Billie Eilish

March 3, 2022
Eilish announced a stop on her “Happier Than Ever” tour for Feb. 15 at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, which opened recently on Nov. 20.

Food Crawl Through the Famed New World Mall Food Court

March 1, 2022
Explore the basement food court of the New World Mall in Flushing. The vast food court is one of Flushing’s most well-known dining locations.
at lunar new year celebration, a red dragon head on a person

Lunar New Year Parade 2022

February 27, 2022
View the Lunar New Year Parade in pictures, from the traditional clothing and symbols to people holding signs protesting Asian hate.
observer? i barely know her

Fordham-Themed Valentines for Your Valentine

February 15, 2022
Check out these valentines that you can print and send to all your Fordham friends!
Madison Beer on stage

Fans Reconnect at Live Concerts

November 19, 2021
With the return of in-person concerts, New York City venues adapt to meet COVID-related health and safety concerns.
Almost too ghoul to be true.

[Photo] Masked Halloween Costume Ideas

By LAUREN BOCALAN October 31, 2021

Almost too ghoul to be true.

Harry Styles took over New York City during a set of Madison Square Garden appearances in October.

The Harryfication of New York City

November 5, 2021
Is it worth it to see an artist in concert five times? If the artist is Harry Styles during "Harryween" at the Madison Square Garden - Yes.
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