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A West Side Story: On the Birth of Fordham Lincoln Center
To an average student, Fordham Lincoln Center, with its dated architecture and urban demeanor, appears ahistorical. It is as if the campus was born fully formed from the New York City grid. In some ways, this impression is true. Fordham Lincoln Center was placed from the sky into Midtown Manhattan, bestowed by a higher entity.
Sunday, April 24
GRACE GETMAN, Managing Editor Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer. A dual urban studies and environmental studies major, she likes trees, buildings and trees on the top of buildings (jury’s out on buildings on top of trees). Previously, she worked as an editor in the Social Media and Opinions sections.
Friday, April 1
GRACE GETMAN, Managing Editor Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer. A dual urban studies and environmental studies major, she likes trees, buildings and trees on the top of buildings (jury’s out on buildings on top of trees). Previously, she worked as an editor in the Social Media and Opinions sections. ALLIE STOFER, News Editor Allie Stofer, FCLC ’23, is a news editor at The Observer. She is majoring in political science and minoring in history.
Crossword: To All the Rams I've Loved Before
GRACE GETMAN, Managing Editor Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer. A dual urban studies and environmental studies major, she likes trees, buildings and trees on the top of buildings (jury’s out on buildings on top of trees). Previously, she worked as an editor in the Social Media and Opinions sections. KREENA VORA, Fun & Games Editor Kreena Vora, FCLC ’23 is the Fun and Games editor at The Observer. She is majoring in Mathematics and minoring in French.
Sunday, March 6
GRACE GETMAN, Managing Editor Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer. A dual urban studies and environmental studies major, she likes trees, buildings and trees on the top of buildings (jury’s out on buildings on top of trees). Previously, she worked as an editor in the Social Media and Opinions sections.
Saturday, March 5
GRACE GETMAN, Managing Editor Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer. A dual urban studies and environmental studies major, she likes trees, buildings and trees on the top of buildings (jury’s out on buildings on top of trees). Previously, she worked as an editor in the Social Media and Opinions sections.
Friday, March 4
GRACE GETMAN, Managing Editor Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer. A dual urban studies and environmental studies major, she likes trees, buildings and trees on the top of buildings (jury’s out on buildings on top of trees). Previously, she worked as an editor in the Social Media and Opinions sections.
Thursday, March 3
GRACE GETMAN, Managing Editor Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer. A dual urban studies and environmental studies major, she likes trees, buildings and trees on the top of buildings (jury’s out on buildings on top of trees). Previously, she worked as an editor in the Social Media and Opinions sections.
Wednesday, March 2
GRACE GETMAN, Managing Editor Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer. A dual urban studies and environmental studies major, she likes trees, buildings and trees on the top of buildings (jury’s out on buildings on top of trees). Previously, she worked as an editor in the Social Media and Opinions sections.
Crossword: Need a Lift?
GRACE GETMAN, Managing Editor Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer. A dual urban studies and environmental studies major, she likes trees, buildings and trees on the top of buildings (jury’s out on buildings on top of trees). Previously, she worked as an editor in the Social Media and Opinions sections.
Tuesday, March 1
GRACE GETMAN, Managing Editor Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer. A dual urban studies and environmental studies major, she likes trees, buildings and trees on the top of buildings (jury’s out on buildings on top of trees). Previously, she worked as an editor in the Social Media and Opinions sections.
Monday, Feb. 28
GRACE GETMAN, Managing Editor Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer. A dual urban studies and environmental studies major, she likes trees, buildings and trees on the top of buildings (jury’s out on buildings on top of trees). Previously, she worked as an editor in the Social Media and Opinions sections.
Ram Libs: 'The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Ram'
exc Fun & Games Ram Libs By GRACE GETMAN February 15, 2022 Ram Libs: 'The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Ram' Ram Libs: 'The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Ram' I, was a Ram on a mission. As the newest contestant on "The Bachelor," I knew the key was to make a(n) first impression. So, of course, I drove to the mansion in a wearing a(n) costume. was immediately wooed. For our first date, we went to see show.
Staff Diversity Report: Fall 2021
By KATRINA LAMBERT and GRACE GETMAN November 3, 2021 Dear Reader, The Fordham Observer’s mission statement to be “the student voice of Lincoln Center” is not fully attainable unless our content and newsroom can accurately reflect the diversity of our campus. As we currently stand, they do not.
Crossword: Trick and Treat
CORBIN GREGG, Online Editor Corbin Gregg, FCLC ’22, is an online editor for The Observer. He is a political science and philosophy double major. When he’s not publishing articles, you can probably find him listening to some annoying philosophy podcast. He was previously a host of Retrospect, the Fordham Observer’s podcast. GRACE GETMAN, Managing Editor Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer.
Ram Libs: O Westchester, Where Art Thou?
Fun & Games A trip to Fordham’s almost-mythological third campus By GRACE GETMAN October 10, 2021 Mad Libs Test I couldn't believe my : I was at Fordham Westchester, the university’s third campus. After a -mile trip via , it was a sight to . The first thing I saw was a professor by carrying a/an . My tour guide led me around campus. The only place to eat is called the , and the only classes offered are on and ology. The campus is , but I was overwhelmed by the fact that it’s real.
A Rose Hill Survival Guide - The Observer
MADDIE SANDHOLM You’ll need this map to navigate the grass, trees and wildlife found outside your concrete comfort zone. The tips, tricks and Hail Marys needed for a Lincoln Center student to thrive and survive By GRACE GETMAN August 31, 2021 You think that Arthur Avenue is named after the aardvark, Mugzs is a coffee shop and that Rose Hill is a set in “Bachelor in Paradise.” You’re a Lincoln Center student, and you desperately need my help.
A Medial Subvastus Approach for Lateral Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: Technique Description and Early Outcome Results
Abstract Background Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) treats arthritis involving only one compartment of the knee. Lateral UKA is mainly performed through medial parapatellar or lateral parapatellar approaches to the knee. This technique article introduces a medial subvastus approach to lateral UKA, discusses the clinical rationale behind its use, and offers a preliminary retrospective study on short-term outcomes of lateral UKAs using the lateral vs medial subvastus approaches.
Democratic Mayoral Candidates Offer Plans for Jobs and Economic Growth
A city resource fair (photo: Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo Office) According to the Mayor’s Office, the city experienced a growth of 100,000 jobs from December 2020 to March 2021, and expects to gain 400,000 more to reach a total of 4.5 million jobs by the end of 2021.
Democratic Mayoral Candidates Talk Issues of Importance to Immigrant Communities
(l-r) Shaun Donovan, Maya Wiley, Andrew Yang, Dianne Morales, Scott Stringer At a virtual forum on Thursday night, four of the leading Democratic candidates for mayor in the June primary weighed in on issues affecting New York City’s large immigrant population, including housing, education, employment, and participation in the political process.
Democratic Mayoral Candidates Offer Ideas for Aging New Yorkers and Greying City
Seniors at a pre-pandemic party (photo: John McCarten/City Council) Earlier this week, various groups co-hosted a virtual forum with leading Democratic candidates for New York City Mayor on aging issues in New York City.
Democratic Mayoral Candidates Talk Making the City More Business-Friendly
A Warby Parker event (photo: Demetrius Freeman/Mayor's Office) This past week, advocacy group Tech:NYC and glasses company Warby Parker, among others, co-hosted a forum with seven leading Democratic candidates for mayor, who appeared one at a time to answer questions from Business Insider columnist Josh Barro about the city’s future and their agendas.
Mad Libs: Doomed on Zoom
Fun & Games By ESMÉ BLEECKER-ADAMS and GRACE GETMAN April 8, 2021 Uh oh, this Zoom meeting was a disaster; fill in the blanks to find out what went wrong. Download as a PDF here.
Dianne Morales Lays Out Policy Vision for Progressive Mayoral Campaign
Dianne Morales (photo via campaign) Promising a “platform for radically shaping our future through policies centered around dignity, care and solidarity,” Dianne Morales is widely considered among the top eight Democratic mayoral candidates in this year’s race to succeed term-limited Mayor Bill de Blasio. Morales’ professional background is in nonprofit work and education.
A Quiz Down Memory Lane - The Observer 40th Anniversary
What has changed since The Observer was founded in 1981? By GRACE GETMAN and ESMÉ BLEECKER-ADAMS March 30, 2021 It is 1981. You are a Fordham Lincoln Center student. Ronald Reagan is president, your favorite movie is “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and you can’t get “Jessie’s Girl” out of your head. Life is good, and it gets even better when you hear that there’s a new campus newspaper on the block. On your way to class, you pick up the school’s brand new newspaper to read up on the latest.
Democratic Mayoral Candidates Talk 'Future of Transportation' in New York City
Bus riding in NYC (photo: Edwin J Torres/Mayor's Office) Leading Democratic candidates for mayor discussed their ideas and beliefs on the future of transportation in New York City at a forum this past Thursday.
Kathryn Garcia Continues Fleshing Out Mayoral Campaign Platform with Housing, Transit and Food Plans
Kathryn Garcia (photo: Ed Reed/Mayor's Office) In recent weeks and months, former New York City Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia has further filled out her campaign platform as she runs for mayor, releasing plans for administering the COVID-19 vaccine and working with the federal government, building and maintaining housing, and improving the city’s transit and public spaces.
Campaign Finance Board Details Ranked-Choice Voting Education Efforts
Voting! (photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office) The New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) held a public meeting of its Voter Assistance Advisory Committee (VAAC) last week to discuss the ongoing process of ranked-choice voting outreach and education.
Fordham Community Addresses Attack on Capitol
After Trump supporters stormed the Capitol to protest the confirmation of electoral votes, Fordham deans and faculty shared their thoughts on the historical moment @ZEPHYRTEACHOUT VIA TWITTER, @FORDHAM_CRS VIA INSTAGRAM, @AURICCHIO_LAURA VIA TWITTER, @DR_CMGREER VIA TWITTER, GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY ESMÉ BLEECKER-ADAMS By KATRINA LAMBERT and GRACE GETMAN January 8, 2021 Angry mobs , during the congressional hearings to certify the 2020 election results after President Donald Trump was accused...
Ram Jams: ‘evermore’ - The Observer
By ESMÉ BLEECKER-ADAMS, LARA FOLEY, GRACE GETMAN, GILLIAN RUSSO, and MARIELLE SARMIENTO December 19, 2020 On Nov. 22, Taylor Swift tweeted an unassuming black-and-white photo of herself with the caption “not a lot going on at the moment.” Her fans should have known better than to believe her. On. Dec. 11, less than six months after the surprise drop of her eighth studio album, “folklore,” at the end of July, she once again surprised fans by releasing “evermore,” its sister record.
Crossword Issue 20: Hidden Figures
GRACE GETMAN, Social Media and Newsletter Editor Grace Getman, Fordham College at Lincoln Center ’22, is a social media editor and newsletter editor for The Observer. Previously, she was an opinions editor along with Evan Vollbrecht. She is a dual urban studies and environmental studies major and has strong thoughts on Taylor Swift’s latest album that she’d love to tell you about. She is slowly but surely learning how to use TikTok.
New Yorkers React to Joe Biden’s Presidential Victory
By ALISON ETTINGER-DELONG, MATEO SOLIS PRADA, GILLIAN RUSSO, GRACE GETMAN, ESMÉ BLEECKER-ADAMS, and EMMA SEIWELL November 13, 2020 On Nov. 7, former Vice President Joe Biden was declared the presumptive winner of the 2020 presidential election. Many New Yorkers from across the city went to the streets to celebrate. This video was edited by Mateo Solis Prada and Alison Ettinger-DeLong. All video coverage is by Gillian Russo, Grace Getman, Esmé Bleecker-Adams and Emma Seiwell.
Crossword Issue 17: Down to the Funny Bone
Grace Getman, Fordham College at Lincoln Center ’22, is a social media editor and newsletter editor for The Observer. Previously, she was an opinions editor along with Evan Vollbrecht. She is a dual urban studies and environmental studies major and has strong thoughts on Taylor Swift’s latest album that she’d love to tell you about. She is slowly but surely learning how to use TikTok.
University Announces Free Courses for Summer 2021
McShane unveils free summer courses and details changes to housing fees and refunds ESMÉ BLEECKER-ADAMS All students enrolled at Fordham this academic year will be able to take up to two online courses this summer for free, either in-person or remotely. By MICHELLE AGARON and GRACE GETMAN September 30, 2020 Full-time students can now take up to two classes at no additional charge this summer through Fordham. University President Rev. Joseph M.
Why We Love the Apocalypse
Thoughts from a climate nihilist on the California wildfires BRUHMONEY77 VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS The sky in Salem, Oregon, on Sept. 8. The wildfires there, as well as in California and Washington, have further heightened discussions about implementing climate change policy. By GRACE GETMAN September 21, 2020 It is Wednesday, and California is on fire. I sit here and wish it were more surprising for me — skies the color of blood, thousands evacuated from their homes amid a pandemic. But it’s not.
University Announces Pro-Rated Room and Board and Free Summer Courses
ESMÉ BLEECKER-ADAMS All students enrolled at Fordham this academic year will be able to take up to two online courses this summer for free, either in-person or remotely. By GRACE GETMAN September 15, 2020 On Sept. 15, University President Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., announced that all full-time students will receive the opportunity to take up to two classes at no additional charge this summer through Fordham.
“Be Funny. Make Money.”
‘OITNB’ star Lea DeLaria gives Zoom talk for Fordham students ZOOM Delaria spoke to students over Zoom after Murray and Richter invited her when they heard she had spoken to another school. By GRACE GETMAN, Social Media Editor and Newsletter Editor May 19, 2020 On May 14, Fordham students were able to participate in a virtual Q&A session with standup comedian and “Orange Is the New Black” (“OITNB”) breakout star Lea DeLaria.
All the News Fit to Quiz: May 2, 2020
By GRACE GETMAN and ESMÉ BLEECKER-ADAMS May 1, 2020 What is the largest source of annual revenue for the university? Donations Net tuition The Starbucks at Rose Hill Room and board fees Correct! Wrong! Which cultural institution is providing the first in the new series of virtual internship opportunities for Fordham College at Lincoln Center students?
A Look at Fordham’s Last Pandemic: The Swine Flu
LUCY SUTTON During the swine flu epidemic of 2009, University Health Services offered students vaccinations for the H1N1 virus. By GRACE GETMAN, Opinions Editor April 22, 2020 “We hope that students who experience influenza-like symptoms or are diagnosed with the flu will take steps to isolate themselves to limit the exposure to others,” Dean Keith Eldredge said. This was not, in fact, in relation to the coronavirus crisis.
Tell Us About Yourself and We’ll Tell You Your Perfect Zoom Virtual Background
By GRACE GETMAN, ALISON ETTINGER-DELONG, SHAMYA ZINDANI, and ESMÉ BLEECKER-ADAMS April 9, 2020 What’s your go-to stay-at-home snack? Strawberries Pretzels Oreos Pringles Where do you sit for your Zoom classes? At a table. I’m civilized. I go outside to get a better Wi-Fi connection. With my pet in my lap. In bed. I’m not ashamed. How have you been passing the time at home? Obsessively refreshing my Twitter feed to see the latest coronavirus memes.
A Fordham Student’s Digital Guide to NYC
By GRACE GETMAN and JILL RICE April 1, 2020 GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY LARA FOLEY Stuck at home and missing the days when you and your friends would traipse around New York City’s most famous artistic and cultural institutions? Rest a little easier with these digital resources from classic New York institutions, from as close to campus as Fordham Libraries to as far away as the Brooklyn Historical Society.
New York’s Cultural Institutions Shut Down Amid Coronavirus Concerns
GRACE GETMAN The Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York's Theater District is one of the 41 Broadway venues forced to close due to a statewide ban on most gatherings of over 500 people. By GRACE GETMAN and GILLIAN RUSSO March 12, 2020 As of Thursday, March 12, multiple New York City art and performance institutions have made closing announcements as a result of the growing coronavirus pandemic. Multiple of these come as a result of Gov.
‘Airline Highway’ Readies for Takeoff
Throughout the rehearsal process, the actors developed a sense of community similar to that embodied by the play's characters. GRACE GETMAN Throughout the rehearsal process, the actors developed a sense of community similar to that embodied by the play's characters. GRACE GETMAN GRACE GETMAN Throughout the rehearsal process, the actors developed a sense of community similar to that embodied by the play's characters.
Student Director on Cloud Nine with 'Cloud Tectonics'
Lili Gutierrez, FCLC '23, and Pedro González, FCLC '22, rehearse the opening scene of the play as Celestina del Sol and Aníbal de la Luna. COURTESY OF SOFIA UBILLA Lili Gutierrez, FCLC '23, and Pedro González, FCLC '22, rehearse the opening scene of the play as Celestina del Sol and Aníbal de la Luna. COURTESY OF SOFIA UBILLA COURTESY OF SOFIA UBILLA Lili Gutierrez, FCLC '23, and Pedro González, FCLC '22, rehearse the opening scene of the play as Celestina del Sol and Aníbal de la Luna.
Flesh and Blood: A Post-Post MLK Day Reflection
In a photo published in Newsweek on March 29, 1965, the Selma to Montgomery marches, the writer's great aunt holds a young child. PHOTO COURTESY OF CALEB HAINES In a photo published in Newsweek on March 29, 1965, the Selma to Montgomery marches, the writer's great aunt holds a young child. PHOTO COURTESY OF CALEB HAINES PHOTO COURTESY OF CALEB HAINES In a photo published in Newsweek on March 29, 1965, the Selma to Montgomery marches, the writer's great aunt holds a young child.
Inflatable Rat Protests on 60th Street
The giant inflatable rats, like the one currently at Columbus Circle, are often referred to colloquially as "Scabby" or "Scabies." ANDREW BEECHER/THE OBSERVER The giant inflatable rats, like the one currently at Columbus Circle, are often referred to colloquially as "Scabby" or "Scabies." ANDREW BEECHER/THE OBSERVER ANDREW BEECHER/THE OBSERVER The giant inflatable rats, like the one currently at Columbus Circle, are often referred to colloquially as "Scabby" or "Scabies." By GRACE GETMAN,...
Fordham Pilots New 'Jesuitte'
GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY LARA FOLEY/THE OBSERVER GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY LARA FOLEY/THE OBSERVER GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY LARA FOLEY/THE OBSERVER By GRACE GETMAN, Opinions Editor November 13, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Declaring student tuition “not enough,” on Nov. 14, the Rev. Joseph M.
The Rise and Fall of the Rameses Dynasty
The macabre, strange and hopelessly true tale of Fordham’s live mascots By GRACE GETMAN, Opinions Editor October 30, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification COURTESY OF THE FORDHAM UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES All hail regal ram rulers from Rose Hill that reign from 1925 to 1978. The best spooky stories are the true ones. For an example of that, you don’t even have to go beyond Fordham’s gates, but you may have to look a little lower than eye level. At what?
Fordham Botched New Healthcare Roll-Out and We're All Going to Pay: Jumping SHIP is Not an Option
It’s unfair and imposes an unnecessary hardship that Fordham should slam a $3,073 fee on already-struggling students’ backs. PHOTO COURTESY OF RAWPIXEL.COM It’s unfair and imposes an unnecessary hardship that Fordham should slam a $3,073 fee on already-struggling students’ backs. PHOTO COURTESY OF RAWPIXEL.COM PHOTO COURTESY OF RAWPIXEL.COM It’s unfair and imposes an unnecessary hardship that Fordham should slam a $3,073 fee on already-struggling students’ backs.
Cryptid Found on Campus
GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY ESME BLEECKER-ADAMS GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY ESME BLEECKER-ADAMS GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY ESME BLEECKER-ADAMS By GRACE GETMAN, Asst. Opinions Editor April 9, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification On March 31, 2019, students were stunned when a creature long assumed to be myth was spotted at the Ildiko Butler Gallery.
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