Sophia Henderson “Take life in little doses and focus on the present. Life passes by fast. Savor the moments you get.” Sophia Henderson is an FCLC honors student double majoring in film and television and new media and digital design. She is originally from Ashburn, Virginia. One of her most important roles at Fordham is serving as the president of the Black Student Alliance (BSA). As a Black woman coming into Fordham, it was essential for her to be a part of the community. BSA has consistently supported her when she has faced issues with being at a predominantly white institution. Henderson wanted to continue the work that made
her feel so comfortable in a new environment, so she ran for an E-Board position in her first-year. Throughout her years at Fordham, she grew and developed with BSA as a community-oriented person passionate about serving others. BSA has been her home at Fordham for the past four years, and she has gained friendships and had amazing experiences through the club. She continues to work toward making sure that BSA is a space where Black students can exist without the external pressures that come with the identity.
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Abigail Lo “It always takes more courage to be kind than cruel. (Also, peach on the beach is the only smoothie flavor to ever exist.)” Abigail Lo is graduating with a degree in theater performance and humanitarian studies — a very silly (and possibly unemployable) combination of majors. As an active part of the theater community, they spent most of their college career assisting designers on studio shows and agonizing over the next set to be built in the scene shop. When they’re not wearing their theater hat, Lo’s most likely trying to make a dent in the piles of nonfiction books they own and
simply have not read yet. Hopefully, their post-graduation future involves something along the lines of theater administration or policy advocacy — but who knows? They’ll probably end up going to law school because firstly, they’re very passionate about dismantling the violence baked into American immigration policy, and secondly, they already have a 175 on the LSAT, so they may as well live out their Elle Woods dreams.
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Julia Mailczanowski “Thank you to my friends and family for always supporting me and making this a special and memorable four years. Love you much!” Originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Julia Mailczanowski is studying natural sciences with a concentration in cell and molecular biology at FCLC; she also has minors in philosophy and psychology. Mailczanowski has been a member of Lincoln Center Emergency Medical Services (LCEMS) since the club was revived about a year ago. Before then, she was a member of Fordham University Emergency Medical Services (FUEMS) at Rose Hill and was sponsored by FUEMS to attend emergency medical technician (EMT) school. She thought it was important to have a club about EMS at Lincoln Center, especially because many students do not know that Fordham has its own EMS agency in the Bronx; for those who
do know, the process of joining FUEMS as a Lincoln Center student can be daunting. Since she joined the E-Board of LCEMS, she has focused on outreach to grow the club. LCEMS has had a substantial increase in active members over the past year, and this semester, more students are attending EMT school through FUEMS than ever before. Looking forward, the club is beginning the process of creating a first responder agency at FLC to mirror FUEMS at Rose Hill. She is confident in the incoming E-Board to carry the torch and to bring free emergency medical care to the Lincoln Center campus. She can’t wait to see how LCEMS continues to grow!
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Abrar Mohamed “Shoutout to my friends for always showing up to my events and constantly supporting me!!! Thanks for making this a very memorable senior year!” Abrar Mohamed is the vice president of Fordham Lincoln Center’s Muslim Student Association (MSA). She is a commuter from Queens, majoring in psychology and minoring in new media and digital design at FCLC. MSA has been a very important part of her college experience. From being a member to becoming the vice president, her involvement in MSA has been an incredible opportunity to share her faith and culture with others ANDREW DRESSNER/THE OBSERVER
and promote cultural understanding and awareness on campus. It has also allowed her and other club members to build a strong community and bond with each other, creating a safe space on campus for everyone to be comfortable. She is grateful for the friendships and memories that she has made as a part of this club, and she looks forward to seeing how it continues to thrive in the years to come.