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ESMÉ BLEECKER-ADAMS, Fun & Games Editor and Assistant Photo Editor

Esmé Bleecker-Adams, FCLC ’21, is a visual arts major and (oh-so-jaded) New Yorker who is incredibly grateful for her time at The Observer and for all the lovely people she has met there! Favorite hobbies include sewing, playing table tennis and ignoring her alarm clock.

All content by ESMÉ BLEECKER-ADAMS

[Photo] Horoscopes, Issue 7

By KREENA VORA and IRENE HAO • September 15, 2021

[Photo] Sundstrom Leaves Office During Second Term of Vice Presidency

By JOE KOTTKE • October 1, 2021

Robert Sundstrom announced his resignation from the USG vice presidency on Sept. 30.

[Photo] A Year of COVID-19 at Fordham in Photos

By ANDREW DRESSNER • May 21, 2021

Fordham students begin their third semester in the hybrid and virtual modalities. Visual arts students continue to adapt to the challenges of learning from home.

[Photo] Gabelli School of Business Investigates Allegations of Widespread Academic Dishonesty

May 12, 2021

An email sent to the Fordham community on May 12 revealed that Gabelli School of Business received credible allegations of cheating on an online final exam.

Crossword: Desk References

May 9, 2021

Figure out what everyday office supplies lie within this crossword, powered by PuzzleMe.

Pages for the Ages

April 18, 2021

This timeline chronicles major milestones in Observer history, from going online for the first time to major anniversaries.

[Photo] ‘Fearless’ Has Grown Up and So Has Its Audience

By GILLIAN RUSSO • April 15, 2021

Fordham Distributes Its First Vaccines

April 13, 2021

Health Services dispensed 200 doses across both campuses last week and received another 800 for the week of April 12.

Ram Libs: Doomed on Zoom

April 8, 2021

Find a friend and fill in the blanks to find out what went wrong at this Zoom meeting.

Crossword: Famous Alumni

April 7, 2021

Play The Observer's interactive, famous Fordham alumni-themed mini crossword for our 40th anniversary.

Crossword: Part Time

April 1, 2021

Play The Observer's interactive online crossword from Volume XLI, Issue 4.

A Quiz Down Memory Lane

March 30, 2021

What would life be like as a Fordham student in 1981, the year The Observer was founded? Take this quiz to test your knowledge and find out.

[Photo] March Midterms Madness

By ISABELLA SCIPIONI • March 28, 2021

Midterm season has had less structure this year. Individual professors have largely set their own timelines for when to administer tests and projects, contributing to a midterm season that has lasted most...

[Photo] Which Fashion Era Do You Belong To?

By JOE KOTTKE • March 25, 2021

[Photo] American Men Have Been Taught to Fetishize Asian Women

By JESSICA YU • March 25, 2021

[Photo] All Men Are Trash — Regardless of Their Sign

By ISABELLA SCIPIONI • March 19, 2021

[Photo] Women: The Perfect Killers

By DIANA SILVA • March 18, 2021

Courtney Love, the singer, songwriter and actress who was allegedly involved in Kurt Cobain's death.

Crossword: Concerted Effort

March 18, 2021

Play The Observer's interactive online crossword from Volume XLI, Issue 3.

[Photo] Zoom Fatigue Is the Other Viral Epidemic Hitting Colleges

By ISABELLA SCIPIONI • March 10, 2021

Dressed to the Ca-Nines

March 9, 2021

The dogs of the city, out and about as always, are still bundled up against the elements, and spectators who pass them on the street can’t help but ooh and ahh.

[Photo] FIRE List for Free Speech Ranks Fordham in the Bottom 10

By ALLIE STOFER • March 2, 2021

FIRE has cited Fordham's legal battle with Students for Justice in Palestine as the reason behind its repeated inclusion on the list, and Fordham's disciplinary action against Austin Tong in 2020 only...

[Photo] The Next Revolution in Antidepressants Is Here

By GABE SAMANDI • February 27, 2021

Crossword: Organized Sports

February 27, 2021

Head over to Twitter and follow @_observersports for the latest Fordham sports news.

Crossword: Getting in Shape

February 24, 2021

Play "Getting in Shape," the Observer's interactive online crossword puzzle from Volume XLI, Issue 2 here. Powered by PuzzleMe.

[Photo] Reopening Schools Is Only Possible With Federal Funding

By SHAQUILLE KAMPTA • February 21, 2021

Schools like P.S. 176 will neither be able to handle a return to in-person learning nor continued remote learning without federal financial support.

[Photo] Capitalizing on the Commodification of Valentine’s Day Love

By MADELINE KATZ • February 13, 2021

Mini Crossword: Saturday

February 13, 2021

Play The Observer's interactive mini crossword from Volume XLI, Issue 1, February 2021.

Mini Crossword: Friday

February 12, 2021

Play The Observer's interactive mini crossword series from Volume XLI, Issue 1, February 2021.

[Photo] How to Still Celebrate Valentine’s Day During the Pandemic

By EVA GELMAN • February 11, 2021

Crafting together on Zoom is one pandemic-friendly way couples enjoy Valentine's Day together.

[Photo] Gender Identity and Quarantine: Respect Its Fluidity

By JESSICA YU • February 11, 2021

Mini Crossword: Thursday

February 11, 2021

Play The Observer's interactive mini crossword from Volume XLI, Issue 1, February 2021.

Mini Crossword: Wednesday

February 10, 2021

Play The Observer's interactive mini crossword from Volume XLI, Issue 1, February 2021.

[Photo] Capitalizing on Conflict: The Monetization of Advocacy

By STEVIE CORTEZ • February 9, 2021

Virtual Valentine’s Day Zoom Backgrounds

February 9, 2021

Download these virtual backgrounds for Valentine's Day.

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

By ANDREW DRESSNER • February 4, 2021

New Yorkers have been hard at work plowing and shoveling for the past two days. Here, a street in upper Manhattan continues collecting snow on Monday afternoon.

Fordham Should Cancel In-Person Classes For Spring

January 21, 2021

The administration is in no position to be able to guarantee the safety of a hybrid spring semester, and they shouldn’t try.

[Photo] The People Who Should Have Won People of the Year

By STEVIE CORTEZ • December 30, 2020

Ram Jams: ‘evermore’

December 19, 2020

The Observer’s Swifties listened at the stroke of midnight on the release date, have had it in their Spotify rotations ever since and have (ever)more thoughts to share.

[Photo] Whom Is Instagram Activism Really Helping?

By STEVIE CORTEZ • December 8, 2020

[Photo] Fordham Retention Rate Continues to Decline

By NICOLE PERKINS • December 3, 2020

Fordham's retention and enrollment rates have dropped again, largely die to the coronavirus pandemic. This drop has had a significant effect on the school's budget.

[Photo] Winter Is Coming: Suit Up and Boost Your Immune System

By KATRINA MANANSALA • December 4, 2020

Vitamin supplements are one way to give the immune system a boost, which is especially important during the pandemic and flu season.

[Photo] Finding Credibility in a Noisy News World: The Struggle to Be an Informed Citizen

By GO!VOTE CAMPAIGN TEAM • December 4, 2020

It is important to recognize biases in the sources we consume news from and to question the narratives they present.

Black Friday Maze

November 27, 2020

Prepare for the holiday shopping season with this Black Friday maze. Find your way to the center to pick up the gift of your festive dreams.

[Photo] Thanksgiving Tricks to Make Your Meal a Little Healthier

By ANUSHA IMRAN • November 25, 2020

Cauliflower is a great healthy choice to add to your Thanksgiving table.

Making Spirits Bright

November 21, 2020

The United Student Government and Campus Activities Board hosted the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the plaza on Friday, Nov. 20.

[Photo] White Women: This One’s for You

By AVA PEABODY • November 17, 2020

Not only did more white women vote for Trump in 2020, but they voted for him by a wider margin, too.

[Photo] Guide to Spring 2021 Registration

By KATRINA LAMBERT • November 15, 2020

Hybrid and online classes will continue to be offered in spring 2021. Students are encouraged to sign up for hybrid classes only if they will be able to attend the majority of in-person class meetings.

[Photo] Fordham Students Rise Together for New Talent Show

By GABRIEL GARCIA • November 15, 2020

New Yorkers React to Joe Biden’s Presidential Victory

November 13, 2020

When Joe Biden was declared the presumptive winner of the 2020 presidential election, New Yorkers from across the city went to the streets to celebrate.

[Photo] The Strand Is Not the Best Indie Bookstore to Support in NYC

By KENNEDY ROBINSON • November 13, 2020

The Strand recently opened a second location on Columbus Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets.

[Photo] Straight Girls: Please Stop Kissing Your Friends for Attention

By JESSICA YU • November 9, 2020

[Photo] Living Under the Radar: The Trauma of COVID-19 and the Death of George Floyd

By ANGELA LOCASCIO • November 8, 2020

[Photo] Is Halloween Candy a Trick or a Treat?

By RAHUL SUKESH • October 31, 2020

[Photo] Election Day in Manhattan

November 6, 2020

[Photo] If Joe Biden Wins, Say Goodbye to Constitutional Norms

By BRANDON SAPIENZA • November 3, 2020

Crossword Issue 18: Politicalories

October 28, 2020

Play The Observer's election issue interactive crossword puzzle.

What I’ve Learned About Debating From Among Us

October 28, 2020

One can’t help but try to analyze some of the fascinating social dynamics of debating who the imposter is, which feel especially relevant during a bitter election season.

[Photo] A Tale of Two Stressors: Online News and COVID-19

By GUS DUPREE • October 28, 2020

[Photo] A Reminder to Fordham’s Activists

By STEVIE CORTEZ • October 28, 2020

[Photo] A Pro-Choice Catholic on Single-Issue Voting

By SOPHIA ORTEGA • October 28, 2020

[Photo] The Choice to Vote Polarizes Student Body

By JOE KOTTKE • October 26, 2020

A student signs and seals their absentee ballot. In the upcoming election, the decision of whether or not to vote has been influenced by concerns with mail-in voting and disagreements with each candidate's...

[Photo] Navigating Mental Health Amid a Pandemic

By ANUSHA IMRAN • October 15, 2020

[Photo] Indoor Dining Reopens in NYC For the First Time In Seven Months

By GUS DUPREE • October 14, 2020

Restaurants hope to reopen indoor dining after months of forced closures due to COVID-19, but they'll have to not only adhere to social distancing guidelines, but to convince customers that it's safe...

[Photo] The Freshest of Freshmen

By ABBIGAIL RAMNARINE • October 15, 2020

What would the Fordham first-year experience be without the ubiquitous maroon lanyard and an assortment of ram stickers?

[Photo] Fordham Angel Fund Paves Way for Student Entrepreneurs

By SAMANTHA MATTHEWS • October 18, 2020

Grace Sabater and Jacqueline Rosario were more than just baristas at Argo Tea. They brought smiles to the Fordham community and developed connections with students.

[Photo] Why Tinder is a Better Language Learning App Than Duolingo

By MADELINE KATZ • October 11, 2020

[Photo] Let People Read What They Enjoy

By CLARA GERLACH • October 10, 2020

Literature worth reading doesn't begin and end with the classics. Modern literature, especially YA and romance books, are often dismissed as frivolous, but they shouldn't be.

[Photo] Preparing for the Flu Season in a ‘Twindemic’

By RAHUL SUKESH • October 11, 2020

While a flu shot won't necessarily immunize you against COVID-19, getting vaccinated will protect you from lung damage and vulnerability to potentially severe infection, should you contract the coronavirus.

[Photo] BREAKING: Spring 2021 Calendar Announced

October 8, 2020

The schedule for the spring semester will look different this year, including a delayed start and abbreviated breaks. The updated calendar is available on Fordham's website.

[Photo] Zoom University Makes Me Want to Get a Mullet

By MADELINE KATZ • October 7, 2020

[Photo] What is Body Neutrality and Why Is It Important?

By MAGGIE MCNAMARA • October 6, 2020

[Photo] NYC Needs More Protected Bike Lanes

By CLARA GERLACH • October 2, 2020

New York City needs to create more protected bike lanes, like the one pictured above, and to ticket bike lane obstructions in order for biking to be safe and accessible.

[Photo] Elon Musk’s Brain Computer

By TIZIA-CHARLOTTE FROHWITTER • October 3, 2020

[Photo] Do Blue Light Glasses Really Work?

By MAGGIE MCNAMARA • October 1, 2020

[Photo] Testing Misinformation: Staying Informed and Safe in the Internet Age During a Pandemic

By GUS DUPREE • September 30, 2020

[Photo] New USG Leaders Set Goals for a Semester Defined by COVID-19

By KATRINA LAMBERT and ALLIE STOFER • October 1, 2020

Loreen Ruiz and Robert Sundstrom are taking on the challenge of running the United Student Government from opposite sides of the country, as Sundstrom is on campus and Ruiz is at home in California. “With...

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