In the final segment of the Observer’s miniseries, “Camouflaged,” we talk to William Deighan, Fordham College, Rose Hill (FCRH ’15), and former E-4 Senior Airman in the U.S. Air Force whose responsibility...
In the final segment of the Observer's miniseries, "Camouflaged," we talk to William Deighan, Fordham College, Rose Hill (FCRH '15), and former E-4 Senior Airman in the U.S. Air Force whose responsibility...
In Part II of The Observer's new mini-series, "Camouflaged," we meet Vadim Panasyuk, 28, a former E-5 Sergeant in the Army who served two tours of duty in Iraq from 2005 to 2008. Originally from Zaporozhye,...
I write this from your supermarket down the street. I'm on the back shelf in a poorly lit corner where in the midst of the big news, I was thrown away from the rest of the box. My fellow Twinkie is...
You know the old man you walked by today with a cowboy hat and giant, gold belt buckle? How about the woman who was wearing the finest fur you've ever seen? Or more common, the average mother picking her...
A small girl speaks Hebrew
a mask of innocence with the sound of severity.
The Wind
A soldier holds his uzi
standing tall
obedience paves his fate.
The Fire
I...
By NINA GUIDICE
Recently, Rick Santorum said— in Puerto Rico—that for Puerto Rico to become a state, by federal law it would be required to speak English. Yes, he was wrong because that’s...
For the April Fools’ issue of the Rose Hill newspaper the Ram, the editors decided to run a story called “Jesuits Gone Jewish,” which jokingly claimed that Fordham would forgo its Jesuit roots and...
Sometimes when I’m on the fourth floor of Lowenstein and see a tour group walk past the Language Lab, I want to yell out to them that the students they see in the lab miserably typing away will be...
On Feb. 27 in Chardon, Ohio, a student named T.J. Lane came to Chardon High School with a gun and killed three of his peers and injured two others. This news sets off a chain of reactions within me. Before...
Back in September, the media blasted us with reports of police abusing their power by pepper spraying on protestors in New York City. This was my first exposure to what would become the world phenomenon...
Many say that creativity is dead because of the Internet; others say that it has just been refurnished into a different kind of art — the art of blogging. With people making blogs every day, it’s...
I faintly recall a day on the train when there was a big commotion in my subway car, three performances being held right before me. There was a man playing the guitar, singing a silly little love song....
The day that I figured out Britney Spears made more money than my fourth grade teacher was a sad day for me. Although I like Britney Spears, I just suddenly pictured Mrs. Spitvak smiling down upon...
By now you can probably hear the whimpers of fellow classmates as the stress of finals sets in. Whether it be a final paper for an art history class or an exam for a two hour media ethics class, the stakes...
The Penn State University (PSU) scandal has created a whirlwind of media coverage, with different sides of the story being uncovered every other day. The media indulges in each bit of unearthed evidence,...
Published: November 16, 2011
On Nov. 15, at approximately 1 a.m., police rounded up Occupy Wall Street (OWS) protestors in Zuccotti Park. Close to 200 people were arrested, including people of the media....
I was 12-years-old when I decided that I no longer wanted to eat meat. I was always freaked out by the idea and it was my personal decision. I was also very intrigued by the organization called...
Larry Stempel, a professor of music at Fordham University at Rose Hill, was honored with the Kurt Weill Book Prize for his book, “Showtime,” on Oct. 12.
Professor Stempel will be teaching a...
Upon meeting my father, you might be a little overwhelmed. A ball of fun with dyed black hair (he’s graying, but he’ll never admit it), he is the craziest little Israeli man you’ll ever meet. One...
Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC)’s Quinn Library will move from its current location in the Lowenstein building to where the Fordham Law School’s library is located. The plan is set tentatively...
Just blocks away from Fordham College at Lincoln Center, a Sept. 11 memorial stands. This Sept. 11 memorial is specifically meant to honor the first responders of the tragic attack. Located next to Central...
An unearthly silence filled the car. It was a Tuesday, the third Tuesday of the month. It was particularly hot that day, the kind of hot that left your eyes dry and head spinning. She liked the long...
I painfully admit that no positive adjectives really come to mind when trying to describe the youth of today. In fact, the only fitting ones seem to be along the lines of “confused” and “lost.” ...
This fall, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) will have a new addition to the Lowenstein Café: Red Mango. This popular frozen yogurt chain will replace Freshens, the frozen yogurt and smoothie provider...
Before setting out on a camping trip, many people decide to read a survival guide just to be cautious in the wilderness. New York City, the “concrete jungle,” is a whole different wilderness and...
Published: April 13, 2011
It was a day like any other. I sat at my computer, scrolling through my Twitter feed, when a link to a “HILARIOUS” video caught my eye. Feeling high-spirited, I clicked...
Published: February 2, 2011
It’s Feb. 14 and a couple enjoys a romantic dinner at a restaurant that required a reservation six months in advance. The lovely lady of the evening opens up her present....
Published: October 7, 2010
Franny’s Space is lit with bright lights that create a soothing yet strong, vibrant aura. The rehearsal space at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) perfectly compliments...
Published: April 20, 2011
On April 26, Fordham College at Lincoln Center’s (FCLC) Global Outreach (GO) held the presentation “1.4 Billion Reasons Rewriting the Rules of Poverty” in McMahon...
Published: April 13, 2011
Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC)’s United Student Government (USG) announced its new members for the upcoming year on April 7 on their blog. Ryan O’Toole, FCLC...