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06/13/2021

Observer Alumni Affinity Group Interest Form

As The Observer celebrates its 40th year, Observer alumni are working to form an official Observer alumni affinity group in partnership with Fordham Alumni. This group will provide networking opportunities for Observer alumni and current staff, allow Observer alumni to see and support the current work of The Observer and allow Observer alumni from years past to reconnect.

Fill out the contact form below to follow the progress of the Observer alumni affinity group and stay in the loop about future projects and endeavors.

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As The Observer celebrates its 40th year, Observer alumni are working to form an official Observer alumni affinity group in partnership with Fordham Alumni. This group will provide networking opportunities for Observer alumni and current staff, allow Observer alumni to see and support the current wo...

06/11/2021

Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’: A Comedy Special That Might Make You Cry

This special is a true reflection of Burnham’s immense talent. It’s a messy hour-and-a-half that makes you understand what it feels like on the set: a room in LA, retrofitted with more cables on the floor than is likely necessary.

The announcement of Bo Burnham’s new comedy special “Inside” on Netflix came as a bit of a shock after he publicly spoke about the frequent panic attacks he experienced on stage.

06/09/2021

Fordham Deans Clarify Incident of Academic Dishonesty at GSB

Discussions regarding future efforts to combat academic dishonesty arise as Gabelli students emphasize a stressful spring semester.

Leadership within GSB launched an investigation into academic dishonesty and required the retake to include anti-cheating measures.

06/07/2021

The Police Do Not Belong at Pride

Two weeks before Pride Month officially began, the New York City Pride organizers announced that police officers and other law enforcement individuals were to be banned from marching in uniform at the Pride parade until at least 2025.

With the announcement that New York City Pride organizers have banned police officers from marching in uniform at the Pride parade, it is important to understand the violence the LGBTQ+ community has faced at the hands of police

05/30/2021

Fordham Students React to India’s Deadly COVID-19 Surge

The health care system of India is overwhelmed by an increase in COVID-19 cases as the country faces a shortage of oxygen supply, hospital beds and ventilators. Indian students domestic and abroad respond to the rise in cases and Fordham’s lack of action.

Fordham students of Indian descent are concerned with the COVID-19 crisis in India, where poverty and shortages worsen the virus’s effects.

05/30/2021

Lincoln Center Turns Into The GREEN for the Summer Season

Lincoln Center is trading in its concrete for green space this summer as part of its Restart Stages program. The Josie Robertson Plaza’s 14,000 square feet have transformed into “The GREEN” as of May 10 and will remain through September.

Lincoln Center is trading in its concrete for green space this summer as part of its Restart Stages program with “The GREEN” installation.

05/26/2021

In honor of launching Observer Sports merch on our Redbubble shop, we are hosting a GIVEAWAY!

Winners will receive a $20 Redbubble gift card. Entries will end at 11:59 p.m. EST on May 26 with the winner announced the following day.

Head to our Instagram or Twitter @fordhamobserver for details on how to enter.

In honor of launching Observer Sports merch on our Redbubble shop, we are hosting a GIVEAWAY!

Winners will receive a $20 Redbubble gift card. Entries will end at 11:59 p.m. EST on May 26 with the winner announced the following day.

Head to our Instagram or Twitter @fordhamobserver for details on how to enter.

05/26/2021

How the Vaccine Could Impact Your Period

Following vaccination, some Fordham students have reported experiencing abnormal menstrual cycles, with symptoms ranging from excruciating pain to sudden appearances of me********on despite hormonal medication.

The effects of the COVID-19 vaccine on the menstrual cycle remain unclear, as limited research on the subject has not provided answers.

05/24/2021

Fordham Family Matters: Jack Harnisch Carries on Father’s Legacy

At Fordham University, the Harnisch family is living proof that the collegiate brand of baseball has not yet lost its heart.

At Fordham University, the Harnisch family is living proof that the collegiate brand of baseball has not yet lost its heart.

05/19/2021

Self-Assurance: The Fulcrum of Ambition

From Opinions: While we may need to sacrifice certain friendships, comforts, and short-term pleasures in our life, we have to embrace the most underrated quality for a persevering mind — self-assurance.

Self-assurance is the key factor in maintaining one’s mind and caring for one’s own needs, even as they deal with obstacles and failures.

05/19/2021

Far From Mars, Musk Is Colonizing Vulnerable Communities

From Opinions: Elon Musk has proposed a Starbase in Brownsville, Texas, that, rather than improving the local area, will harm residents and the environment.

Elon Musk has proposed a Starbase in Brownsville, Texas, that, rather than improving the local area, will harm residents and the environment.

05/10/2021

Leaving Afghanistan: Extremism Flourishes Despite US Occupation

From Opinions: "Though I’m sure the U.S. government would like Americans to accept that jihadi extremists like al-Qaida and its subsidiaries were doomed to eventual demise after the “War on Terror,” militant groups have actually experienced growth during the failed war. Because of this, Biden’s decision to take troops out of Afghanistan may not be as consequential as some politicians claim, and the War on Terror should act as a cautionary tale against the United States’ ineffectual foreign policing."

Biden’s decision to take troops out of Afghanistan may not be as consequential as some politicians claim, and the War on Terror should be a cautionary tale.

05/09/2021

Crossword: Desk References

Figure out what everyday office supplies lie within this crossword created by Esme Bleecker-Adams and Nicole Perkins called, "Desk References." Powered by PuzzleMe.

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

05/09/2021

When Will We See the First Great Video Game Movie?

Hollywood is putting a lot of faith in video game movies. A film based on “Mortal Kombat” was released on April 23, an “Uncharted” adaptation is coming out soon and even a “Metal Gear Solid” movie is in the works. The genre has come a long way since the days of the widely panned “Super Mario Bros.” and “Street Fighter” movies of the mid-1990s. But what exactly has changed, and are we due for a video game adaptation masterpiece any time soon?

Video game movies are more common now than ever as games have become more narrative driven and creators have turned gaming for inspiration.

05/09/2021

Alvin Ailey’s Benefit Unveiled in a New Virtual Format

This year’s Alvin Ailey Dance Benefit Concert offered a whole new experience for both dancers and guests. The benefit is held annually to honor dancers and raise money for the Denise Jefferson Memorial Scholarship, which is a merit scholarship awarded to one junior and one senior in the Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. program each year. Since the benefit was virtual this year, no admission fee was required, and those who attended were instead asked to make a donation if possible.

The annual Alvin Ailey Benefit Concert was held on Zoom, with each class dancing together and the scholarship winner performing solo.

05/09/2021

Fordham Men’s Soccer Suffers Heartbreaking Defeat to Marshall

Fordham men’s soccer lost to the 10th-ranked Marshall University (MU) Herd, 2-1, on Sunday, May 2, capping off a season that can only be considered successful. The Rams entered the match as the 23rd-ranked team in the nation but could not extend their unbeaten streak any further. The loss comes just weeks after Fordham raised the Atlantic 10 (A10) Championship trophy and signifies the disappointing end to an otherwise flawless season.

The loss against Marshall comes weeks after Fordham won the A10 Championship, signifying a disappointing end to an otherwise flawless season.

05/09/2021

Season 5: Questioning Southern Stereotypes

On this episode of Retrospect, Asst. Opinions Editor and columnist Jessica Yu explains why hating country music may have political and social implications beyond just music taste. Hosted by Cate Galliford and Diana Silva.

Listen to this episode from Retrospect on Spotify. Asst. Opinions Editor and columnist Jessica Yu, FCLC ’23, explains why hating country music may have political and social implications beyond just music taste. Hosted by Cate Galliford and Diana Silva. Music by Michael Appler and Taylor Swift.

05/06/2021

US Rep. Juan Vargas Discusses Religion in Public Life

Professor Peppard leads the webinar, inviting students to ask Rep. Vargas questions about the intersection of religion with public office.

Professor Peppard leads the webinar, inviting students to ask Rep. Vargas questions about the intersection of religion with public office.

05/05/2021

‘The Father’: A Look Into the Horrors of Dementia

The horror of "The Father" can be attributed to three distinct parts: the performance of Hopkins, the production design and the screenplay.

The horror of “The Father” can be attributed to three distinct parts: the performance of Hopkins, the production design and the screenplay.

05/04/2021

Prism Emerges as FCLC’s New LGBTQ+ Club

The Rainbow Alliance, Fordham College at Lincoln Center's LGBTQ+ club, has evolved into a new club. Now called Prism, the club's goal is to ensure that all LGBTQ+ students at Fordham feel comfortable coming together to learn more about the community and themselves. They decided to call the club Prism to reflect how prisms can refract light into so many colors, encompassing the diversity the club hopes to foster.

FCLC’s LGBTQ+ club, the Rainbow Alliance, has been succeeded by Prism, and hopes to educate and create a safe space for students.

05/03/2021

One Shot, Two Shot: The Differences Between the Two Vaccine Types

For all the talk about vaccines, there exists an important question that many don’t understand the science behind: What’s the difference between a one-shot and two-shot vaccine? Thankfully, the answer for why some vaccines involve an additional jab is far simpler than you might think.

As the pandemic has raged on, it has become more important to understand the key differences between the one-shot and two-shot vaccines.

05/02/2021

One Step Closer: Fordham Community Members Get Vaccinated

As Fordham's COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues, members of the Fordham community share why they decided to get vaccinated and their experiences receiving the jab.

Members of the Fordham community share their experiences getting vaccinated against COVID-19, both on and off campus.

05/02/2021

What Happens When a Loved One Is Diagnosed With COVID-19?

Angela LoCascio, a PCS student, has taken care of her husband as he battled COVID-19 among other health issues.

The COVID-19 pandemic has traumatized me in more ways than I want to think about, similar to my trauma as a civilian during the Vietnam War.

05/02/2021

Season 5: Summing Up Spring Sports

On this episode of Retrospect, Sports and Health Editor, Patrick Moquin looks back on the Fordham Athletics spring semester to see which teams had a home run and which teams had trouble getting their head in the game. Hosted by Cate Galliford and Diana Silva

Listen to this episode from Retrospect on Spotify. With the semester in its homestretch, Sports & Health Editor Patrick Moquin, FCLC ’22, recaps the highlights of the spring season for the Fordham Rams. Hosted by Cate Galliford and Diana Silva. Music by Michael Appler.

04/29/2021

Hell’s Kitchen Free Store Is Priceless

They say nothing in life is free, but clearly, they have never been to Hell’s Kitchen Free Store. Nestled in a vacant storefront on 45th Street and Ninth Avenue lies the Free Store. Longtime Hell’s Kitchen resident Chana Widawski teamed up with Bailey Sperling, a senior at the Fashion Institute of Technology, to create this free community store. The pair met through the Buy Nothing Midtown West, Manhattan, NY Facebook group and banded together to bring sustainable solutions to their community.

The Free Store is more than just a store. It’s a communal space for gathering, connecting and exchanging ideas.

04/28/2021

Trust Your Gut: How Stress and Diet Affect Digestion

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought lifestyle changes and stressors that have changed human gut microbiomes and harmed health and digestion.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought lifestyle changes and stressors that have changed human gut microbiomes and harmed health and digestion.

04/28/2021

Fordham Expands Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses

After students faced difficulty registering for vaccine appointments on campus, Fordham received more doses and provided off-campus options.

Fordham is acquiring COVID vaccine doses on a weekly basis to distribute across both campuses, as all students must be vaccinated for fall 2021.

04/28/2021

Mocking the South Does Not Make You a Better Liberal

Opinions: Hating country music and Southern culture often goes beyond personal preference and reflects a denial of issues that the whole country faces.

Hating country music and Southern culture often goes beyond personal preference and reflects a denial of issues that the whole country faces.

04/28/2021

Issue 5 Spring 2021

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04/27/2021

Living Local: Why You Should Care About NYC Politics

Staff Editorial: “Whether we are locals or long-term visitors, the city’s politics impact us all, from the subways we ride to the parks we visit to the vaccines we receive. As Fordham students, we have a responsibility to pay attention to local politics and to participate in whichever way we’re able.”

As Fordham students, we have a responsibility to pay attention to local politics and participate however we can to aid our local community.

04/26/2021

Fordham Plans to Host Seven In-Person Commencement Ceremonies

Students in the Class of 2021 will be able to celebrate with commencement ceremonies at the Rose Hill campus.

The in-person commencement will give students the opportunity to walk across the stage and receive a ceremonial scroll at Rose Hill.

04/25/2021

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Is a Film to Remember

Bored of watching comedies and blockbuster films? Want to watch a film that is meaningful? Look no further — watch “Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021), a film that makes you feel something and is relevant to today’s societal issues.

“Judas and the Black Messiah” portrays the rise and fall of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party under the leader Fred Hampton.

04/25/2021

University Unveils Plans for Lowenstein II

Rubberneck: As Rose Hill’s new student center nears completion, students of Fordham University’s better-known satellite school continue to wonder when they, too, will receive new facilities to complain about. On April 19, University President Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., unveiled plans for Lincoln Center’s newest building project to an intimate, high-ranking and socially distanced LAN party in McNally Amphitheatre.

According to newly released plans for Lowenstein II, FLC’s perennial space headache may be in its last days — and not a moment too soon.