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05/12/2026

When we first spoke with the Fordham alum behind “Lemonade Blessing” , the Tribeca 2025 film had no clear path to distribution. Now, just months later, it is available to stream on the Letterbox Video Store through May 28 as part of the platform's "Unreleased Gems" series, a major step forward for the indie film and its team.

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Written by: Sofia Laje
Photo courtesy of Chris Merola

05/04/2026

With the Major League Baseball season now well underway, I feel it a great opportunity to take a reflective look back on my own love for America’s pastime. Relatedly, I hope to shed light on the ways in which a staple of American popular culture has been — and may be again in the future — utilized for artistic and intellectual pursuits, as the beginning of the end of my undergraduate career has appeared all too soon.

The story I often tell of my love for the New York Mets begins with the 2015 postseason, where they reached the World Series for the first time since 2000. And although that team and those of the late 2010’s occupy a special place in my memory, I think I misplaced the genesis of my fandom.

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Written by: Jack Brudecki
Photo by: Lucien Fischer

05/04/2026

Japan as a travel destination has been growing exponentially, with over 40 million visitors in 2025. One of the main appeals of Japan to its visitors is its culinary culture, often ranked among the top cuisines of the world. But while many people may be familiar with Japan’s more famous dishes such as ramen, sushi or onigiri, there are more foods that are staples within the Japanese home meal culture that rarely gain social media fame.

With summer approaching, here are a few dishes that you can make yourself that will give you a taste of Japan at home without the cost of an expensive dinner out.

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Written by: Kei Sugae
Photo by: Kei Sugae

05/03/2026

Like clockwork, every month, New Yorkers can count on a crowd of men swarming Washington Square Park, lining up for the title of the newest look-alike contest winner. If they aren’t the “man of the month” themselves, look-alikes often step in as perfect substitutes. The internet even has a name for it: “boy shopping.” From coast to coast, people are seizing the opportunity to find their very own Timothée Chalamet or Paul Mescal, because honestly, who doesn’t want the chance to date their celebrity crush lookalike? However, these contests extend beyond simple recreation; they serve as an outlet for men to experiment with and construct their own identities and relationships with fashion, while still maintaining traditional ideals of masculinity.

In February, the announcement of the John F. Kennedy Jr. look-alike contest spread like wildfire across social media amid the public’s frenzy over Hulu’s “Love Story,” which follows the romance between JFK Jr. and Carolyne Bessette, from their meet-cute to their tragic passing. The show sparked renewed appreciation for ’90s pop culture, particularly among Gen Z audiences, from the resurgence of songs featured in the show like Sade’s “No Ordinary Love” to a growing desire to bring back the era’s iconic fashion.

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Written by: Dove Ajmani
Photo by: Lucien Fischer

05/03/2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025 after it passed in the House and Senate. Codifying much of the second Trump administration’s economic policies, one of the most significant policy changes is the elimination of Graduate (Grad) PLUS loans — the only federal loan that covered the entire cost of attendance for eligible graduate and professional students.

The amendments to student loan programs go into effect on July 1 — meaning the class of 2026, many of whom will pursue graduate studies this fall or later, can neither use nor be grandfathered into a Grad PLUS loan plan, an option available to borrowers since 2006.

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Written by: Kassidy De Nobrega
Photo by: Lucien Fischer

05/02/2026

Fordham students definitely felt the rain on their skin at Rose Hill’s Spring Weekend Concert this past Saturday. Despite the brisk weather outside, Fordham’s Campus Activity Board (CAB) brought the heat with this year’s lineup.

Starting off strong was Fordham’s own winner of Battle of the Bands, Irish Exit. They covered two classics with “Say It Ain’t So” by Weezer and “Toxic” by Britney Spears, as well as a few originals that quickly garnered admiration from the crowd.

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Written by: Emaan Ehtasham
Photo by: Cristina Stefanizzi

05/02/2026

Dear readers,

As the school year comes to a close, so too does our time as the editor-in-chief and managing editor of The Observer. As our final contribution to the paper, we take this opportunity to talk about the importance of journalism, both in general and specifically on college campuses. We hold immense gratitude for the opportunity to have led such a brilliant and dedicated team on such a worthy mission. We are lucky to say that our positions at The Observer are how we understand our roles as students at Fordham.

The press is a pillar of democracy; without it, there is nobody to hold the rich and powerful accountable. As a student newspaper, that mission translates into the objective to inform the school community of what is occurring on their campus that they might otherwise miss. In the past year, we’ve reported on budgetary changes, unionizations, student government legislation, and concerns between faculty and the university administration, as well as city and national news that directly affect the Fordham Lincoln Center community.

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Written by: Jane Roche and Ana Winston
Photo by: Grace Santoli

05/02/2026

Dear readers,

As the school year comes to a close, so too does our time as the editor-in-chief and managing editor of The Observer. As our final contribution to the paper, we take this opportunity to talk about the importance of journalism, both in general and specifically on college campuses. We hold immense gratitude for the opportunity to have led such a brilliant and dedicated team on such a worthy mission. We are lucky to say that our positions at The Observer are how we understand our roles as students at Fordham.

The press is a pillar of democracy; without it, there is nobody to hold the rich and powerful accountable. As a student newspaper, that mission translates into the objective to inform the school community of what is occurring on their campus that they might otherwise miss. In the past year, we’ve reported on budgetary changes, unionizations, student government legislation, and concerns between faculty and the university administration, as well as city and national news that directly affect the Fordham Lincoln Center community.

To read more, click the link in our bio to head to our website.

Written by: Jane Roche & Ana Winston
Photo by: Grace Santoli

05/02/2026

With a second place finish in the 2026 Atlantic 10 (A10) Championship Tournament, the Fordham women’s tennis team’s season has come to a close. The top-seeded Fordham Rams were edged out by one match against the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Rams, ending the championship match with a final score of 4-3.

Despite the finals outcome not being the wished for ending for the Fordham Rams, the team had an incredible showing at the A10 Tournament this year.

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Written by: Cora Cost
Photo courtesy of Fordham Athletics

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