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Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., agrees that The Observer has had a positive effect on the student body of Lincoln Center.

[Photo] Fordham Administrators Reflect on Four Decades of Student Journalism

By SOPHIE PARTRIDGE-HICKS • May 11, 2021

Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., agrees that The Observer has had a positive effect on the student body of Lincoln Center.

photo of in-person commencement at rose hill

[Photo] Fordham Specifies Plans for In-Person Commencement Ceremonies

April 13, 2021

This year, Fordham will permit graduating students to bring two guests each to in-person ceremonies, in accordance with Gov. Cuomo's updated event guidelines.

Keating Hall at Rose Hill during Commencement

[Photo] McShane Delays Commencement Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

By SOPHIE PARTRIDGE-HICKS • March 29, 2020

Tino Martinez delivers the commencement address on the steps of Keating Hall in 2014. This year's Commencement was originally rescheduled for fall 2020, but has now been further postponed to 2021.

An International Easter: The Procession of Santa María de la Alhambra

April 5, 2015
Happy Easter, from The Observer. Make your celebration an international one by watching this video of Holy Week celebrations in Spain.
Core members of the S.A.G.E.S. coalition meet to discuss what going public means and what the next steps are. From left to right, Alexandra Leen, FCRH ’16, Rachel Field, Wilmarie Cintron-Muniz and Beth Chang, all FCRH ’15. (Ian McKenna / The Observer)

S.A.G.E.S. Goes Public: Behind the Scenes

November 6, 2014
The automatic sliding doors of Hughes Hall open up and Wilmarie Cintron-Muniz, College at Rose Hill (FCRH) ’15, walks along the lobby until we see each other.
S.A.G.E.S. Goes Public: A Look Behind The Protest

S.A.G.E.S. Goes Public: A Look Behind The Protest

November 4, 2014
A group of about 10 students on Nov. 3 decided to enter the administration's building to deliver their petition.
Core members of the S.A.G.E.S. coalition meet to discuss what going public means and what the next steps are. From left to right, Alexandra Leen, FCRH '14, Rachel Field, Wilmarie Cintron-Muniz and Beth Chang, all FCRH '15. (Ian McKenna/The Observer)

S.A.G.E.S. Goes Public: A Conversation with (Some of) the Faces Behind the Movement

November 3, 2014
A conversation with some of the core members of Fordham's S.A.G.E.S. Coalition.
VIDEO: S.A.G.E.S. Petitions at Ram Town

VIDEO: S.A.G.E.S. Petitions at Ram Town

October 18, 2014
S.A.G.E.S. takes advantage of the mass of students at Ram Town to spread the word and get people to sign their petition.
The Bagpiper of Central Park

The Bagpiper of Central Park

September 24, 2014
“I started Irish dancing at the age of five,” Tyler Tagliaferro said. “And I thoroughly disliked it.”
Danny Glover during the panel following a screening of "Tula: The Revolt." (Ian McKenna/The Observer)

“Tula: The Revolt,” Danny Glover Comes to Fordham

September 10, 2014
“It is hard for this country to deal with the issue of slavery,” Danny Glover, actor, director, producer and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, said.
VIDEO: Get to Know the Class of 2018, By The Numbers

VIDEO: Get to Know the Class of 2018, By The Numbers

September 6, 2014
With the arrival of the new school year, we not only welcome textbooks and essays back into our lives, but also a new batch of freshman.
PHOTO: Inside McKeon Hall

PHOTO: Inside McKeon Hall

August 28, 2014
To celebrate the opening of the Fordham Law School and the new freshman residence, McKeon Hall, Observer photographers snapped some shots of what life might look like inside Fordham’s newest building.
Changes You Need To Know To Start the Year Off Right

Changes You Need To Know To Start the Year Off Right

August 28, 2014
For those coming to call Fordham “home” for the first time, the new campus layout will soon become standard. But for those returning to Fordham after a well-deserved summer vacation, some things will seem very different.
(Ian McKenna/The Observer)

Truman, Beinecke, Google Lime—Oh My!

August 28, 2014
Students at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) have recently found that their academic, social and intellectual interests can also be financially beneficial.

VIDEO: Fordham University’s 169th Commencement

May 22, 2014
A collection of moments from Fordham University's May 17th commencement activities.
Fordham Celebrates the Class of 2014

Fordham Celebrates the Class of 2014

May 20, 2014
On Saturday, May 17, the 169th Commencement Ceremony of Fordham University took place at Fordham College at Rose Hill (FCRH).

Fordham Compliments – Class of 2014

May 16, 2014
In cooperation with Fordham Compliments, The Observer is proud to present our love letter to the FCLC Class of 2014.
VIDEO: Senior Leadership Award Ceremony, 2014

VIDEO: Senior Leadership Award Ceremony, 2014

April 26, 2014
The Senior Leadership Awards Ceremony was held on April 25, 2014 to honor outstanding leaders from the Fordham community.
Nahom Kidanemariam at his graduation from Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business.

UPDATED: Fordham Alumnus Found Dead in Lowenstein

April 7, 2014
The body of a Fordham alumnus was found in the restroom of the Lowenstein building at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) early Monday morning, April 7, according to an email blast sent out via Campus Security.
Lawyer Seeks Justice for Jesuit Massacre

Lawyer Seeks Justice for Jesuit Massacre

March 25, 2014
International attorney Almudena Bernabeu discuses the prosecution of the 1989 Jesuit massacre in El Salvador.
Jennifer got the call on this game right. Did you? (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/MCT)

March Madness Match-Up

March 20, 2014
It's March Madness and Sports Editor Jennifer Khedaroo is sharing her bracket with you for a March Madness Match-Up. What does your bracket look like?
Courtesy TYFN via Flickr

UPDATED: 27 Confirmed Cases of the Mumps at Fordham

March 4, 2014
According to the Department of Health, there have been 27 confirmed cases of the mumps at Fordham.

One Confirmed, One Suspected Case of Mumps at FCLC

February 26, 2014
The New York City Health Department is currently investigating the reported mumps outbreak at Fordham University. Currently, there is one confirmed case of mumps on the 18th floor of McMahon Hall. There is a second unconfirmed case of mumps at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC), according to two sources in the position to know but unable to speak for the administration.
(CRAIG CALIFATE /OBSERVER ARCHIVES)

Suspected Mumps Reported at FCLC

February 20, 2014
Suspected case of mumps reported at FCLC.
Get To Know Your WinterFest Opening Acts

Get To Know Your WinterFest Opening Acts

January 24, 2014
Before Dr. Dog graced the stage at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC)'s second annual WinterFest concert, students and guests witnessed some local Fordham talent take the stage
Anna Abowd, FCLC's Resident Elf, Spreads Christmas Cheer

Anna Abowd, FCLC’s Resident Elf, Spreads Christmas Cheer

December 20, 2013
Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) has decked the halls with holiday spirit, and there is one student who has Christmas cheer to spare.
2,500 False 'Acceptance' Letters Sent

2,500 False ‘Acceptance’ Letters Sent

December 13, 2013
On Dec. 11, 2,500 high school students received acceptance letters to Fordham University. They, however, were not accepted.
USG Holds Interest Meeting for Debate Club

USG Holds Interest Meeting for Debate Club

November 23, 2013
On Nov. 21, USG held a meeting to gage interest in reviving the Debate Club at Fordham College at Lincoln Center, prompted by administration interests in seeing the club return to Fordham.
Center on National Security Holds Panel on Surveillance

Center on National Security Holds Panel on Surveillance

November 17, 2013
“They’re Watching Us: So What?,” aimed to address the questions on many citizens’ minds after recent revelations regarding NSA spying practices.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks to the press about the administration's proposals to reduce gun violence after meeting with Vice President Joe Biden at the White House February 27, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)

Students React to Smoker-Aimed Legislation

November 3, 2013
New York City lawmakers passed a bill that would raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products, like cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos and even electronic cigarettes, from 18 to 21 on Oct. 30, 2013.
Left to Right: President of College Republicans Luke Zaro, James O'Keefe and President of ASILI Tochi Mgbenwelu. (Ian McKenna/The Observer)

College Republicans and ASILI to Co-Host Event

October 24, 2013
Luke Zaro, president of the College Republicans, and Tochi Mgbenwelu, president of ASILI, the black student alliance group at Fordham, announced a co-sponsored event to discuss race and politics, to be held on Nov. 5.
James O'Keefe speaking in Flom Auditorium. (Ian McKenna/The Observer)

James O’Keefe Speaks at Fordham

October 24, 2013
"Citizens can make a difference," James O'Keefe, right-wing journalist, said, later adding, "All it requires is a little hit of nerve, walking up to someone and calling them out.
Republicans Officially Announce James O'Keefe Event

Republicans Officially Announce James O’Keefe Event

October 21, 2013
"Under no circumstances will we be rescinding the invitation," Luke Zaro, Fordham College at Rose Hill (FCRH) '16 and president of the College Republicans said, regarding the decision to invite controversial right-wing journalist James O'Keefe.
Signs over RFID scanners at the entrance of Lowenstein tell students and faculty to show their IDs. (Ian McKenna/The Observer)

RFID Issues Revisited

October 17, 2013
Readers of Fordham’s campus newspapers may have noticed a discrepancy in information regarding the implementation of the new radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology.
House Speaker John Boehner, President Barack Obama and Majority Senate Leader Harry Reid were key players in the , here shown meeting on Nov. 16, 2012. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)

Student Leaders React to Shutdown

October 2, 2013
Responses to the shutdown from the presidents of the College Republicans and College Democrats at Fordham University mirror the views expressed by Republicans and Democrats on the national stage.
(Ian McKenna/The Observer)

RFIDs Set a New Standard for Security

September 11, 2013
Fordham has implemented the use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) cards that have become the new standard at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC).
Fordham Students' Responses to Chain Email

Fordham Students’ Responses to Chain Email

April 20, 2013
While the thread mainly contained requests for removal, it also displayed some of the more humorous aspects of the Fordham community.

UPDATE: “Replyallcalypse” Hits Fordham, Bifera Responds

April 20, 2013
A version of this "Replyallcalypse" has finally hit Fordham University.
Photo Illustration by Ludovica Martella/The Observer

Students Offer Poems ‘On-The-Spot’ For Charity Funds

April 19, 2013
During a “Prose, Poetry and Flash Fiction” class conversation on how to make time up for her class, Professor Elizabeth Frost and her students came up with a very original idea.
Grouplove performs at Webster Hall on Jun. 12, 2012. (Ian McKenna/The Observer)

Grouplove, Andy Grammer Announced as Spring Weekend Headliners

April 3, 2013
Los Angeles-based band Grouplove and singer-songwriter Andy Grammer will be co-headlining Fordham's Spring Weekend this year on Saturday, Apr. 27, according to the Campus Activities Board (CAB).
Kelly Oxford Celebrates Book Release at Housing Works

Kelly Oxford Celebrates Book Release at Housing Works

April 1, 2013
Kelly Oxford, Twitter phenom from Canada, promoted the release of her first book, "Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar," at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe on April 1.
Father McShane at the President Address at Fordham College at Rose Hill on March 18, 2011. (L. Francois/Fordham Observer Archives)

UPDATED: McShane Discusses First Jesuit Pope on “Charlie Rose,” Grimes Comments on Pope Francis

March 14, 2013
Father Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University, appeared as part of a panel on the Charlie Rose program on March 13 to discuss the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Quidditch Club Approaches Approval at Rose Hill

Quidditch Club Approaches Approval at Rose Hill

March 3, 2013
Quidditch, a game for wizards adapted from the Harry Potter series for "muggles" (non-wizarding folk), has become an increasingly popular activity for college campuses...
College Republicans Announce George Will as Coulter Replacement

College Republicans Announce George Will as Coulter Replacement

February 27, 2013
The College Republicans announced on Feb. 27 that conservative journalist and author George F. Will has been approved to speak at Fordham, in place of conservative personality Ann Coulter.

“DC” Opens in Kehoe Theater

February 20, 2013
"DC,” a play written by Morgan Richardson, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’15, premiered on Feb. 18 in the Veronica Lally Kehoe Theatre
Students React to Ram Café Renovations

Students React to Ram Café Renovations

January 17, 2013
Students were welcomed back from winter break on Monday to a brand new cafeteria.
"Christians and Other Animals" Hosts Peter Singer, Panelists

“Christians and Other Animals” Hosts Peter Singer, Panelists

November 16, 2012
"Christians and Other Animals: Moving the Conversation Forward," a panel aimed at revealing the relationship of Christianity with non-human animals, hosted Peter Singer, world-renown philosopher, and other experts in the 12th Floor Lounge of the Leon Lowenstein Center on Nov. 16.
Coulter Controversy Prompts Fordham Law Faculty Member to Write Open Letter to McShane

Coulter Controversy Prompts Fordham Law Faculty Member to Write Open Letter to McShane

November 15, 2012
A member of the Fordham Law faculty wrote an open letter to Fordham President Father Joseph M. McShane, S.J. in response to the funding of Ann Coulter's Fordham visit.
Ann Coulter, conservative writer. (Courtesy of Nicolas Khayati/ABAC Press/ MCT)

National Media Reacts to Coulter Controversy

November 14, 2012
The cancellation of the Nov. 29 visit of conservative commentator Ann Coulter, organized by the Fordham College Republicans, has drawn attention from more than 100 media sources, including the Huffington Post and Glenn Beck’s website TheBlaze.
Ann Coulter. (KRT/MCT)

UPDATED: McShane Responds to College Republicans’ Cancellation of Ann Coulter Event

November 9, 2012
Theodore Conrad, Fordham College at Rose Hill '14, has announced that the College Republicans are canceling Ann Coulter's scheduled appearance on Nov. 29th in the interest of the Fordham community.
Ann Coulter. (Nicolas Khayat/Abaca Press/MCT)

Father McShane Reacts, Lincoln Center Students Rally Against Ann Coulter Appearance

November 9, 2012
Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) organize a campaign against a scheduled appearance by Ann Coulter
op: Dembo shares her cheery demeanor with members of the Fordham community. This photo originally ran in The Observer’s March 31 issue in 1993 to mark Dembo’s move to NPR as acting president. Bottom: Dembo attends “Darkness and Light: New York City in 1968,” an event he supervised in 1994. (Top: Sean Gallagher/Observer Archival Photo; Bottom: Nena Conte/Observer Archival Photo)

Joseph Dembo: FCLC Patron Saint of Practicing Professionals

November 6, 2012
“Ninety-six percent of our faculty have terminal degrees in their field.” The information rings in the empty eighth-floor hallway as the tour guide taps the faculty publication book case, directing potential students to the number of books our faculty have authored, the number of journals they have been featured in.
President Barack Obama in Delray Beach, Florida, Tuesday, October 23, 2012. (Mark Randall/Sun Sentinel/MCT)

Lower Youth Turnout Expected for Election Day 2012

November 5, 2012
Youth voter turnout is likely to decline in the 2012 presidential election as a result of decreased enthusiasm in the 18- to 29-year old demographic, according to a recent survey conducted by Harvard University. Among its main conclusions, the results of the survey show that President Obama is more trusted than Gov. Romney to handle major issues but Romney voters show more dedication to vote on Election Day.
Understanding Historical Change: Gustavo Umpierre

Understanding Historical Change: Gustavo Umpierre

October 17, 2012
Digging through The Observer archives, I came to find out a lot about Gustavo Umpierre, and I learned even more through conversations with some of his former colleagues who worked with Umpierre during his almost 20-year period at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC), a period marked by immense change, a period of change Umpierre took part in to better our university.
Then and Now: Robert Moses Plaza

Then and Now: Robert Moses Plaza

October 5, 2012
Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) seems like it is perpetually under construction.
Black and white photos of Club Day 1992 laid over present-day Lowenstein Lobby reminds us all that we are not the first, or the last, to walk these halls. (Photo Illustration Ian McKenna/Observer Archival Photo).

Then and Now: Club Day, 1992

September 20, 2012
Welcome to our new multimedia segment, Then and Now, where I'll show you the people, events, and locations of Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC).
Do you want your school to make you live with the hoarder playing “Cockiness” on a loop for hours everyday? (Photo illustration by Savannah Schechter/The Observer)

Picking Roomies

September 19, 2012
I went home every weekend at the beginning of my freshman year. And it wasn’t because I didn’t love Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC). And it wasn’t because I didn’t have friends. It was because of my roommates.
(Sara Azoulay/The Observer)

A Hungry Lincoln Center Student’s Guide to Buying Groceries

August 22, 2012
Before moving to Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) about a year ago, I was accustomed to food showing up in my pantry.
Word of Mouth: Buffalo Cantina Hot Wings, Part II

Word of Mouth: Buffalo Cantina Hot Wings, Part II

May 3, 2012
Here is Part II of the Observer's trip to Buffalo Cantina in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Behind the Scenes With USG’s “Senior of the Year,” Matt Ortiz

Behind the Scenes With USG’s “Senior of the Year,” Matt Ortiz

May 2, 2012
Matt Ortiz, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’12, is one of the most recognizable faces at our school, having been involved with many clubs, organizations and events that aim to make FCLC a better community, which is why he was nominated, and eventually won the Senior of the Year award.
Word of Mouth: Buffalo Cantina Part I

Word of Mouth: Buffalo Cantina Part I

April 26, 2012
In the first part of the next installment of Feature Co-Editor Darryl Yu's restaurant series, Word of Mouth, the Observer visits Buffalo Cantina of Williamsburg, Brooklyn to try the infamous Seppuku wings.
Kathryn Berry, FCLC ’11, won the 2012 Miss Manhattan competition and continues to compete in pageants. (Katherine Fotinos/The Observer)

Kathryn Berry: Manhattan, Meet Your Queen

April 18, 2012
Dancer-turned-pageant star Kathryn Berry, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’11, was recently crowned Miss Manhattan 2012 in March, amidst a crowd of dazzled fans and supportive family.
Students Speak Out at Rally for Solidarity

Students Speak Out at Rally for Solidarity

March 8, 2012

  Photos: Ayer Chan/The Observer

Jaunita John Sings Her Way Toward YouTube Stardom

Jaunita John Sings Her Way Toward YouTube Stardom

March 7, 2012
In less than a month, Jaunita John, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’13 has accumulated 100,000 YouTube views of her video “‘Nadia’ - Shankar Tucker ft. Jaunita John.”
Rob Coglitore, FCLC ’12, is president of the Rose Hill based Fordham Flava hip hop team. (Jackson Galan/The Observer)

Rob Coglitore: The Facts Behind the Footwork

February 22, 2012
Some people say he was touring in Taiwan with Usher. Others say he was in Sri Lanka with Nicki Minaj. The truth? He was dancing backup for the independent recording artist Zahra in her two latest 3-D music videos in South Korea.
Jean Butel, FCLC ’14, returns to Fordham after his Mormon mission. (Lucy Sutton/The Observer)

A Man on a Mission: Jean Butel Talks About His Two Years in France

February 1, 2012
Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) certainly prides itself on the amount of opportunities it offers its students for service trips. The opportunities offered by the Dorothy Day Center for Service and Justice are close by, and the trips sponsored by the Global Outreach Program, sometimes international, last about a week.
Kirstin Bunkley, FCLC ’15 began her own cupcake business in her dorm. (Ai Elo/The Observer)

Student’s Cupcakes Bring New Meaning to Buying Local

December 7, 2011
Need a little help gaining that Freshman 15? Magnolia Bakery prices got you down? Too lazy to walk to Crumbs? Well, look no further than apartment 3D of McMahon Hall, the home of the flourishing KB Cupcakes.
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