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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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ALYSSA MACALUSO

ALYSSA MACALUSO, Former Head Copy Editor

Alyssa Macaluso (she/her), FCLC ’23, is a former head copy editor at The Observer. She is majoring in American studies but loves taking classes across disciplines. Aside from trekking across the city to try yet another ice cream shop, Alyssa loves climbing rocks (and the occasional tree), kickboxing, visiting niche bookstores and going to concerts.

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Crossword: What Time Is It?

Crossword: What Time Is It?

May 3, 2023
Solve this crossword and enjoy the summer sun with a sense of accomplishment!
Monsters, Celsius, Bangs — Oh My!

Monsters, Celsius, Bangs — Oh My!

March 7, 2023
There are a variety of energy drinks to choose from, from highly caffeinated cans to just plain coffee, but what is a safe and healthy amount?
Acrobats at Notre Dame de Paris

‘Notre Dame de Paris’: So Good, It’s Sinful

July 21, 2022
“Notre Dame de Paris” rightfully takes its place among the incredible performances gracing Lincoln Center's storied plaza.
Sunday, May 8

Sunday, May 8

May 7, 2022
The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword will return this Fall! Until then enjoy solving previously published puzzles on the website.
Saturday, May 7

Saturday, May 7

May 6, 2022
Take a minute to play The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 12:00 A.M.
Friday, May 6

Friday, May 6

May 5, 2022
Take a minute to play The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 12:00 A.M.
Thursday, May 5

Thursday, May 5

May 4, 2022
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elon musk twitter

Some Things Shouldn’t Be for Sale, Elon Musk

May 4, 2022
There should be some things, like Twitter, that simply aren’t for sale.
Wednesday, May 4

Wednesday, May 4

May 3, 2022
Take a minute to play The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 12:00 A.M.
Tuesday, May 3

Tuesday, May 3

May 2, 2022
Take a minute to play The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 12:00 A.M.
Monday, May 2

Monday, May 2

May 1, 2022
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Saturday, April 23

Saturday, April 23

April 22, 2022
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Tuesday, April 19

Tuesday, April 19

April 18, 2022
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Monday, April 18

Monday, April 18

April 17, 2022
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In Defense of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Nomination

In Defense of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Nomination

April 12, 2022
Jackson brings the much-needed public defender perspective to the Supreme Court, which has been lacking it for far too long.
MARQUEE OF irving plaza announcing concert

Outside the entrance to Irving Plaza, the marquee announces Tate McRae’s March 30 show and its status: sold out!

gayle opener with blue and red light shining on her as she sings

Seventeen-year-old GAYLE, one of the openers for Tate McRae, performs one of her vulnerable pieces.

gayle sings at mcrae concert

GAYLE raises her arm during her rendition of her hit song “abcdefu.”

mimi webb sings with white and red lights behind her

Opener Mimi Webb sings to a captivated crowd.

mimi webb singing at mcrae concert as opener with pink and yellow lights

Mimi Webb cups the microphone while several audience members capture the moment.

stage with tech crew preparing for tate mcrae concert

The tech crew prepares the state for Tate McRae to appear.

fan holding hands in shape of a heart for tate mcrae with red lighting

A fan holds up a heart sign made with their hands to Tate McRae, who is singing on stage.

tate mcrae holds up a finger while singing pointing toward the audience

Tate McRae holds a finger up to audience members during her song “r u ok.”

tate mcrae sings r u ok with her hand on her chest with feeling. behind her is a letter t and a number 8, signifying her name

Hand to chest, Tate McRae passionately belts out the lyrics to “r u ok” with enthusiastic support from fans.

tate and her background dancers dancing to bad ones with t and 8 in background again

Tate McRae and her backup dancers execute synchronized moves to McRae’s hit “bad ones.”

tate mcrae sings to her audience holding the microphone

In a vulnerable moment during her song “wish i loved you in the 90s,” Tate McRae sits on the edge of the stage and connects with her audience.

with blue lighting behind her tate mcrae sings wearing a white bejeweled cowboy hat

Tate McRae wears a white, bejeweled cowboy hat bearing a picture of her on the front given to her by fans during the show while performing her recent single “feel like shit” (2021).

hands of fans at mcrae concert with tate barely visible

The floor of Irving Plaza shakes as fans jump and sing along to Tate McRae’s TikTok-hit “you broke me first.”

Stretch limo with the ram van logo

Limos Supplant Entire Ram Van Lineup

March 31, 2022
Starting April 1, all ram vans will be replaced with Ford Expedition Stretch SUV limousines, fully equipped with mini bars.
Sunday, March 13

Sunday, March 13

March 13, 2022
Take a minute to play The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 8:00 A.M.
Saturday, March 12

Saturday, March 12

March 12, 2022
Take a minute to play The Observer's Daily Mini Crossword, posted everyday at 8:00 A.M.
Friday, March 11

Friday, March 11

March 11, 2022
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Thursday, March 10

Thursday, March 10

March 10, 2022
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Wednesday, March 9

Wednesday, March 9

March 9, 2022
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Tuesday, March 8

Tuesday, March 8

March 8, 2022
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Monday, March 7

Monday, March 7

March 7, 2022
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steward in front of pink and red flowers tony sign

‘Be Brave’: Behind-the-Scenes Broadway Star Morgan Steward’s New York Mindset

January 20, 2022
Her trajectory is unabashedly a success story: At just 25, Steward is living the life many her age and older could only dream of.
environment image with car and recycle symbol and words ecoguilt ecological grief eco anxiety

Individuals Shouldn’t Be Held Responsible for Protecting the Environment

December 31, 2021
Everyday consumers are scorned if they don’t recycle, drive an electric car or carry around a set of reusable straws to save the environment.
Ram Libs: A Walk in the Park

Ram Libs: A Walk in the Park

November 4, 2021
With the seasons changing, the weather growing colder and classes getting duller, take it slow for a morning and go for a walk in the park.
graphic of various contraceptives over a woman's face

Baring It All: The Injustice of Female Birth Control

October 25, 2021
We need more transparency and research to make birth control safer, more predictable and more targeted to the issue it is meant to address.
Image of Anthony Hazell and Dr. Elizabeth Stone, with Hazell holding an award.

The Stone Age: A Look Back at The Observer’s Roots

June 1, 2021
Elizabeth Stone is a fundamental part of The Observer's history and has inspired a community of students throughout her time at Fordham.
cover of OK Orchestra, AJR's latest album

Ram Jams: In ‘OK Orchestra,’ Drums, Violins, Insecurities, Oh My!

April 17, 2021
New York-based indie-pop band AJR released their fourth studio album, “OK Orchestra,” on March 26, and it is so much more than just OK.
A snow-covered path in Central Park leading to Columbus Circle. Despite the weather, New Yorkers still enjoyed the scenery that the park offered.

[Photo] Scenes From a Snowy City: Historic Snowstorm Hits NYC

By ANDREW DRESSNER • February 4, 2021

A snow-covered path in Central Park leading to Columbus Circle. Despite the weather, New Yorkers still enjoyed the scenery that the park offered.

graphic illustration of Apple pie with turkey and rolling pin along with a note from Grandmother

Thanksgiving Traditions in Trying Times

November 15, 2020
Thanksgiving amid a pandemic forces holiday traditions to change in order to celebrate safely.
Supreme Court Building, for an article about original / originalism and Amy Coney Barrett

An Original Interpretation of Amy Coney Barrett

October 18, 2020
If we continued to interpret the law according to the original writers’ intentions, then women might be still largely confined to domestic duties and Black people might still be enslaved.
an application for mail-in voting with a pen and stamps

Addressing Absentee Ballot Concerns: The ABC’s of Mail-in Voting

September 17, 2020
As Nov. 3 approaches, it is important to understand the ins and outs of mail-in voting.
map of UWS restaurants

Hungry for Business: UWS Restaurants Still Troubled by COVID-19 Measures

August 18, 2020
Many of the familiar places around Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus will be operating differently than before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, if at all.
grain of salt e-board and logo

Forget Perfection: How 5 Fordham Students Redefined Magazine Writing

July 7, 2020
Created by a group of five Fordham juniors, grain of salt magazine showcases the art and writing of young women and nonbinary individuals without the pressure of perfection.
Courtney Celeste Spears featured in "A Mother's Rite"

Dancing Queen: Courtney Celeste Spears

June 19, 2020
Driven by ambition, Fordham-Ailey BFA graduate Courtney Celeste Spears rarely lets anything get in the way of her success.
postcards with various designs

Staying Connected Through Service

May 12, 2020
Students stay connected through service at food banks, community centers, and letter communications to continue to support each other from afar.
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