Archive for category: National News

President’s Proposal Would Affect Future Financial Aid

President’s Proposal Would Affect Future Financial Aid

During his State of the Union address on Jan. 24, Barack Obama proposed a tuition cap on college education, saying that institutions that continued to raise prices would be cut off from

SOPA Stirs Debate

SOPA Stirs Debate

The Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) community shared their varying views on online piracy and the government’s actions to stop it, after several events in January attempted to stop censorship bills from passing in the United States.

State of the Union Address

State of the Union Address

Published: January 25, 2012

New Translation of Catholic Mass to Take Effect This Weekend

New Translation of Catholic Mass to Take Effect This Weekend

Mass might seem a little different for Catholics this weekend. A new translation of the Catholic liturgy that is closer to the original Latin version of mass will be spoken, according to an article in the Washington Post. A new Roman Missal (Eucharist that explains how to conduct mass) will be used by Roman Catholic churches in America, making what [...]

Rising Student Debt Leave Many Uncertain About Future

Rising Student Debt Leave Many Uncertain About Future

Students at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) are worried about postgraduation, since the student loan debt is exceeding $1 trillion this year, according to an article in The New York Times. Seniors are not only stressed about obtaining stable jobs to support their cost of living after graduation, but also about paying off their student loans to prevent falling into debt.

CAC Raises Smoking Awareness at FCLC

CAC Raises Smoking Awareness at FCLC

Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC)’s College Against Cancer (CAC) hosted a Great American Smokeout event on Nov. 11. It is associated with the American Cancer Society that is geared towards educating people on the dangers of smoking and to promote the social awareness of cancer from tobacco use. Both new and old club members came together to discuss topics about the benefits of quitting.

Bake Sale Held at Fordham to Educate Students on Real Affirmative Action

Bake Sale Held at Fordham to Educate Students on Real Affirmative Action

On Oct. 7, Fordham held a bake sale in the McGinley student center at the Rose Hill

Fordham Continues to Climb  in National Ranking

Fordham Continues to Climb in National Ranking

Fordham ranked 37th in Washington Monthly’s annual national university ranking this year, but specifically ranked sixth for its participation in community...

Mass of Holy Spirit Celebrated on Sept. 11

Mass of Holy Spirit Celebrated on Sept. 11

Fordham University will celebrate its annual Mass of the Holy Spirit, which falls on Sept. 11.

Fulbright Scholarship in Mexico Awarded to Senior

Fulbright Scholarship in Mexico Awarded to Senior

By KATIE BERRY Staff Writer Published: May 4, 2011 Joseph Martinez, a senior at Fordham College Lincoln Center (FCLC), was awarded the Fulbright-García Robles Grant, also referred to as the Binational Business Grant.  This grant will provide Martinez with the opportunity to acquire professional work experience, interning with a company or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Mexico. In addition, Martinevz will [...]