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

MATTHEW FARWELL, Contributing Writer

All content by MATTHEW FARWELL
Next time you’re on the elevator with an acquaintance, try giving them a compliment to start a conversation.

Don’t Dread the Elevators

February 4, 2026
Social awkwardness is a perennial obstacle to friendly interactions on campus, but we can overcome it through courageous small talk.
You can almost hear meemaw saying “Bless your heart” from the front porch.

What Southern Hospitality Conceals

October 8, 2025

While seemingly innocuous, Southern hospitality acts as a surveillance tool which enforces rigid gender norms. As a Fordham student raised in the South, I’ve had to reevaluate these expectations since...

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