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Finding a Friend at The Observer, and Marrying Them 13 Years Later
Natalie Rodriguez DeLessio, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’06, isn’t quite sure what drew her to sit next to her future husband Joe DeLessio, FCLC ’06, on their first day of classes in the...
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From the Archives: Valentine’s Day
Editor’s note: In honor of The Observer’s 40th Anniversary and the ways we have changed and grown in the past four decades, we are taking a tour through selected moments in our archives. The...
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Adriana Balsamo-Gallina: From The Observer to The New York Times
We all know that it’s impossible to be in two places at one time. But Adriana Balsamo-Gallina, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’17, is living proof that you can be. The Observer’s...
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From the Archives: Black History Month
Trigger Warning: mentions of racial violence and brutality Editor’s note: In honor of The Observer’s 40th Anniversary and the ways we have changed and grown in the past four decades, we are taking a...
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A 100-Year History of Pandemics
COVID-19 isn’t the only pandemic the Fordham community has lived through. Over the past 100 years, the international community has faced different infectious diseases that disturbed our sense of...
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Lindsay Jorgensen on Revitalizing the Features Section and Poetry in Motion
Seated in front of a tapestry colored with a kaleidoscopic halo of earth-toned swirls, Lindsay Jorgensen, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’20, appears perfectly centered and grounded. Dancer,...
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Opening the Aperture to Photo Production
Sitting at the photo desk in the corner of The Observer office can feel a little distant from the nearby whirlwind of editors writing upcoming articles. But being a photo editor does require a great...
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Which Fashion Era Do You Belong To?
From the 1980s to the 2010s, people have been reading The Observer in all different styles of clothing. Keep track of your answers and add up your points at the end to find out what fashion era best...
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Some of the Best Headlines in Observer History
As The Observer approaches its 40-year anniversary, it is only right to take a deep dive into the dusty halls of the archives to explore some of the best-written headlines in Observer history. From...
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Kiki’s Fashion Korner: A Surprisingly On-Trend Early ’00s Relic
If you picked up a copy of The Observer in 2002, there’s a distinct possibility that you would come across the column Kiki’s Fashion Korner by Kia Warren, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’05....
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40 Years of Crisis Coverage at The Observer
During a crisis, people rely on newspapers for quick and reliable news. Over the past four decades, The Observer has been responsible for keeping students informed about current events, whether they...
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In the Spotlight With JP Mangalindan
A contributor at Bloomberg Businessweek and TechCrunch, a correspondent at dot.LA, and a former writer for organizations like Entertainment Weekly, GQ, Fortune, Mashable, JP Mangalindan, Fordham...
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A Quiz Down Memory Lane
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...
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40 Years of Album Reviews
Much has changed since 1980, but one thing has remained the same: Fordham Lincoln Center student’s eternal love for reviewing and recommending their favorite music. Though the current student’s...
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From Desk to Deck to Deals
It’s hard to believe now that Jennifer Nau, Fordham College of Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’08, did not want to come to Fordham when she first got accepted. What made her change her mind was a largely...
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Single Black-and-White Newspaper Seeks Loving Readers
I’ve decided that for my 40th birthday, I need to put myself out there more — and not just on newsstands. If any of this catches your eye, I’m just waiting to get picked up. Here’s a list of my best...
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Crossword: Famous Alumni
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What Does The Observer Mean to You?
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, The Observer asked former and current staff, aged 18 to 59, what The Observer means to them, their favorite memories and the impact the newspaper has had on...
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Pages for the Ages
November 1981 The first issue of The CLC Observer is published. May 12, 1994 The Observer reports that the university is restructuring its campus system to create university-wide departments...
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