The Fairfield Mirror 10-30-13

THE MIRROR Student newspaper

Week of October 30, 2013

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Two sexual assaults unrelated

By Robert Joyce Crime Beat Reporter

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Fairfield helps replicate Greek artifact

By Robert Joyce Crime Beat Reporter International representatives, faculty and students packed the Multimedia Room in the Dimenna – Nyselius Library on Monday to hear a guest lecture by Dr. Jenifer Neils, professor of art history at Case Western Reserve University.

Neils, an art historian, is currently collaborating with Dr. Katherine Schwab, professor of art history at Fairfield, on a project to recreate an important piece of art from Ancient Greece for publication and potential exhibition: the shield of Athena Parthenos.

The last time the shield was recreated by historians was during the 1940s. Neils said that the project is “in its beginning stages, but we have an idea.”

The Athena Parthenos was a great and ex-

travagant gold and ivory statue depicting the ancient Greek goddess Athena. According to Neils, it is believed by historians that it once stood in the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, a building famous for its Ancient Greek architecture.

The shield was a central component to the statue as a whole. Neils explained that long ago the statue was deconstructed for the intrinsic value of its materials.

However, historians have small-scale copies of the statue, which were very crude compared to the original, said Neils. According to Neils, “for the shield of Athena Parthenos, we do have a lot more evidence because we have these Roman reliefs,” or art that depicts what the shield probably looked like.

“We know the scale, so we’re actually better off with the shield than we are with the READ

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The shield in ancient Greek culture: No shields actually used in ancient Greek warfare have been discovered, only artistic representations of them. This is because the shields needed to be light and maneuverable to be effective, which affected their ability to be properly preserved.

Women from the ancient Greek citystate Sparta told their men to come home from war “with your shield or on it,” meaning to return in victory or by death.

The Greek word “Oxi” translates to English as “No!” The national Greek holiday, Oxi Day, which the lecture took place on, is celebrates the day the Greeks refused to cooperate with the Axis powers during WWII.

Two separate and unrelated sexual assaults have occurred on Fairfield’s campus over the past two weekends.

Students were notified by the Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, Oct. 29, that a sexual assault had occurred sometime over the recent weekend of Oct. 26.

This notice came less than a week after students received an email informing them of a sexual assault that occurred over the weekend of Oct. 19.

Fairfield Police received a report from Bridgeport Hospital that a victim was sexually assaulted on the Fairfield campus sometime over the past weekend. Police notified DPS and the Office of the Dean of Students about the incident at 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, according to Todd Pelazza, director of public safety.

The victim of the second assault is a non-student, and asked that police and the university take no further action regarding the incident, said Pelazza. He added that DPS does not know exactly where or when the assault occurred, or whether the alleged assailant is a student.

The previous sexual assault occurred on campus on the evening of Friday, Oct. 18.

While the incident was originally reported to DPS by a third party on Oct. 21, an official complaint was filed with DPS and the Office of the Dean of Students by the victim of the assault on Oct. 25, according to Sgt. Mike Santos of DPS, allowing them to proceed with an investigation.

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Collaboration brings ‘FAME’ to the Fairfield community

By Enxhi Myslymi Associate News Editor

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In collaboration with the Town of Fairfield Economic Development and Kleban Properties, Fairfield University has launched a new business incubator on Tuesday that focuses on transforming ideas into businesses.

For Jamie Ramerini ’13, inventing a Bluetooth power strip where a lamp or TV can be turned off through a phone application attracted her attention. The idea, created by Diego Mamani ’14 and Max Espinoza ‘13. came “out of pure laziness,” she said.

“They were too tired to get out of bed and turn the lights off and they wished there was a way to do that from

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their phones, and that was that,” Ramerini added. She joined the team after contacting Mamani about the pitch he made for his new product at Startup Day, and they advanced to the finals of the Business Plan Competition.

“I marketed myself. He knew the electric, I knew the business,” Ramerini said. “We’re seeking to make home automation affordable with a Bluetooth-controlled power strip.”

Out of 15 applicants, Ramerini and her teammate Mamani were one of three entrepreneurs who were chosen by a review board consisting of two or three professors, a former GE executive and a

Professor profile: Susan Antilla

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Student critiques the ranking of students of color

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Matt Schofield at Fairfield Theatre Company

Soccer coaches win big

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News

Alumni and family visit Fairfield

By Robert Hagstrom Assistant News Editor Fairfield welcomed alumni and family back to campus last weekend to celebrate this year’s annual Alumni and Family Weekend.

The weekend contained over 30 events and ceremonies for families and alumni to attend while they were visiting students and old friends.

According to Karen Donoghue, dean of students, the three departments at Fairfield that planned the weekend were Student Programs and Leadership Development, Conferences and Event Management and Alumni Relations.

“The weather turned out great, [compared to] years past,” said Elissa Carroll, associate director of conference and event management who was one of the main organizers of last weekend. “We’ve had high attendance and people seemed relatively happy.”

Around 1,200 people attended Alumni and Family Weekend, according to Carroll. Of that 1,200, she said, 700 people were already pre-registered to attend the events.

Families and alumni could purchase tickets for $25, according to Tyler McClain, assistant director of student programs and leadership development. The tickets, McClain said, covered events such as the Upright Citizens Brigade, brunch, the Glee Club Concert, Fairfield’s Taste of Connecticut and StagFest.

Saturday’s event, “Fairfield’s Taste of Connecticut and StagFest,” took place on the BCC lawn and attracted a couple hundred people throughout the day, upwards to a thousand, according to Matthew Dinnan, event management director.

The event featured live music, carnival games and pumpkin decorating. Families and alumni also had their pick of six food trucks owned by local restaurants that in-

cluded: Super Duper Weenie, Flipside Burgers and Bar, Taco Loco, Sugar Bakery Cupcake, Confetti Ristorante & Vinoteca and Sodexo.

Formerly known as the “Taste of Fairfield,” this event is in its sixth year, aiming to demonstrate to families and alumni the many different aspects of the Fairfield life.

Students for Social Justice attended this event and informed attendees about Alta Gracia, a company in the Dominican Republic that pays workers a living wage instead of a minimum wage to increase their salaries. The Alumni and Family Weekend Schedule of Events stated, “This wage is three times the minimum wage in the Dominican Republic. By paying a living wage, Alta Gracia provides a sustainable income and pathway out of poverty.”

Alta Gracia apparel was available for purchase throughout the entire weekend.

“A lot of families come by and they don’t know what Alta Gracia is,” said Laura Stakey ’14. “They were very receptive to staying and listening about the company.”

Junior Katie Gillette said, “I feel like the alumni always look forward to coming back, and I always hear positive remarks.”

The Student Leader and Alumni Student Leader Reception was also held on Saturday, following Fairfield’s Taste of Connecticut and StagFest. The event allowed current student leaders and alumni student leaders to come together and get reacquainted, according to Jessica Wyszynski ’14, chair of exploring Fairfield for Alumni and Family Weekend.

“We had a really great alumni turnout,” said Wyszynski. “They came in and sat down to have apple cider and eat some good food and enjoy a nice atmosphere with some old friends.”

Sarah Martin ’13, a former resident assistant in Dolan Hall,

said the event was “a beneficial opportunity for alumni to reconnect with students and faculty they have made a connection with over their four years at Fairfield.”

She, along with Carroll, planned this event specifically to help bring student leaders and alumni together.

“The events are exciting, interactive and allow for people to be social and catch up after being away,” Martin said, reflecting on the weekend as a whole.

On Sunday, families and alumni enjoyed a mass at 11 a.m. followed by brunch. In the afternoon, the Glee Club Concert and the Alpha Sigma Nu Induction Ceremony & Reception concluded the Alumni and Family Weekend celebration.

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Honor society inducts 51 new students

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Fairfield’s chapter of the Alpha Sigma Nu honor society welcomed 32 undergraduate students and 19 graduate students as new members in an induction ceremony held on Oct. 27.

Gathering in the Regina A. Quick Center, parents, students and alumni formally recognized the achievements of the students who have distinguished themselves as leaders both in and out of the classroom.

“True scholarship runs deeper than a high grade point average,” said inductee Paul O’Brien ‘14, who will serve as the chapter’s vice-president for the 2013-14 school year. “Education is a lifelong pursuit.”

Sharing the spotlight with the student inductees were Dr. Ashley Soyong Byun and Dr. Carl Scheraga, who were selected as this year’s Undergraduate and Graduate Teachers of the year.

Junior Elizabeth Parks was excited to learn of Scheraga’s nomination.

“He was one of the best professors I’ve had,” she said. “He constantly pushed kids out of their comfort zones to help them learn.”

Scheraga, chair of the management department in the Dolan School of Business, reciprocates his students’ affections.

“Wherever they go, whatever they do, they will always be my students,” he said. “I do love teaching, but more importantly I do love my students.”

Teaching was never a career path that Byun, assistant professor of biology, had considered as a child.

“I wanted to be an artist, an archaeologist, an astronaut, anything but a teacher,” Byun said. “Eventually I realized that learning isn’t just a collection of facts. It’s a lifestyle and a wonderful one at that.”

Along with Byun and Scheraga, Director of Undergraduate Admission Karen Pellegrino and Administrative Assistant of Student Affairs Colleen Gilbertson were inducted into the society as honorary members.

As the focus shifted to the students, Fairfield’s Alpha Sigma Nu

chapter advisor Rev. Charles H. Allen noted that all of this year’s student inductees “are desirous of sharing their talents with others.”

According to Allen, the new members demonstrate these talents by leading clubs and organization on campus, tutoring and mentoring fellow students, and volunteering within their communities.

The eligibility requirements that Allen outlined are rigorous; only students who are in the top 15 percent of their classes may be considered for membership. In addition, students must show a significant commitment to scholarship, loyalty and service.

According to the chapter’s new secretary Taylor Trenchard ‘14, her dedication to the society’s values won’t end with her graduation this spring: “It’s a lifelong commitment,” she said.

Alpha Sigma Nu was founded in 1915 at Marquette University. Today, there are chapters at each of the 28 Jesuit universities across the United States, as well as two chapters in Canada and one in South Korea. Each year, more than 2,000 members are inducted.

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Journalism professor doesn’t take ‘no’ for an answer

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By Atdhe Trepca Contributing Writer Fairfield journalism professor Susan Antilla said she was a troublemaker when she attended a private, all-girls Catholic high school. A newspaper advisor told her she had no talent and rejected her from the newspaper.

Now, her résumé lists that she is an award-winning writer, a freelance journalist for The New York Times and Bloomberg, and most recently, an educator.

Antilla’s story is the story of a woman who is always advancing, always moving and never taking “no” for an answer.

Born in New Rochelle, N.Y., Antilla said it “didn’t take much to get in trouble” at The Ursuline School.

“We weren’t doing anything really, really bad. Just smoking in the girls’ bathroom …” said Antilla.

She claimed that writing was something she always knew she wanted to do.

“I don’t think I ever thought of doing anything else other than writing.

I wish I could point it to some specific thing … but I always liked writing from when I was little,” said Antilla.

While attending The Ursuline School, Antilla knew she had to be

involved the best way she could: writing for her high school’s newspaper.

Though, when she approached the faculty advisor about writing for the paper, Antilla was rejected.

“She looked at me and said, ‘Absolutely not, you have no talent.’ That was that. I didn’t get to work on that paper,” she said.

It wasn’t until she attended Manhattanville College that she began writing for a paper, which presented another challenge.

While writing for Manhattanville’s newspaper, she described feeling a bit dissatisfied with the issues they were putting out, saying, “Whatever the administration told the reporters, they would print it.”

Instead of being passive and accepting of the paper’s system, she instead opted to create her own student newsletter, called Periscope.

“I would type it myself … Take it to a mimeograph machine … run around campus and drop them off,” said Antilla.

After graduating from New York University’s graduate program for journalism, Antilla worked at Dun’s Review, “a business magazine written for business people,” she said.

Although she gained experience and knowledge about journalism at

Dun’s Review, she felt a similar dissatisfaction working for it.

“The people reading this magazine, they didn’t need me … I felt the average member of the public needed information about business much more than business needed information about business,” said Antilla.

Antilla found what she was looking for when she was offered to write a story about USA Today, which was just launched by Ganette Company. She had finally found a newspaper whose philosophies on business writing coincided with her own. Today, USA Today reaches more than 3.2 million readers daily.

“Everybody was making fun of Ganette for this idea. You know, ‘a newspaper that was written for the average person. Like, who cares about the average person?’ and I thought, that was a great idea.” Eventually, she sent her résumé to USA Today and landed a job.

After 34 years working as a journalist, Antilla claims that the most surprising thing about the world of journalism is the presence of forces working against journalists.

“If you do anything investigative, there are a lot of forces that work against you - corporations, people on Wall Street. There is a lot of pressure

from business to keep a story from getting out,” she said.

Whether the forces were the administration at Manhattanville or people in business, Antilla kept pursuing the truth and what she believed in.

Her book, “Tales from the BoomBoom Room,” details that aspect of her life. The book exposes the consistent mistreatment of women on Wall Street.

“I can tell you the exact moment when I decided I had to write a book,” she said. “I was sitting in the newsroom at Bloomberg. The Barney case, I had broken that story and it was getting a lot of publicity … I had opened the New York Times and I saw a full-page glossy ad talking about how wonderful Smith Barney was to women. At the same time I’m seeing all of these press releases on how they’re doing special seminars to educate women about breast cancer.

“And I just got furious,” Antilla said.

In the aftermath of the Smith Barney story, which detailed the mistreatment and unwarranted relocation of female employees on Wall Street, Smith Barney was getting the opposite type of publicity from the media.

“They’re terrible to these women and they’re getting all the reporters to write their stories, profiling their women brokers. That was when I said I gotta write a book and tell these people how it really works and what really happened,” said Antilla.

Antilla spoke about a woman who inspired and motivated her, Judy Vladeck. Vladeck was a lawyer who was especially active in representing women who were suing brokerage firms.

Antilla described an experience with Vladeck that still resonates with her. It was during the turmoil on women’s treatment on Wall Street that women from Smith Barney came in to see Vladeck.

“She sat down in the room with them and she looked at them and she said, ‘I’m so excited that women are getting angry again,’” Antilla said.

Antilla’s resilience can’t be pinned down to an event, a story or an investigation. But in respect to Antilla’s impact on Wall Street, the origin can be pinned down to what Antilla learned from Judy Vladek.

“Doing the nicey-nice thing with a company that allows discrimination and harassment doesn’t work,” Antilla said. “I think you gotta get tough, and [Judy] was really tough. She was really one of the most impressive people I’ve known in my career. Judy was really a force of nature.”

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Art history lecture packs Multimedia Room CONT. FROM PG. 1 whole statue,” said Neils.

The reconstruction of classical art is not normally a primary focus in Neils’ field of study. However, Neils strongly feels that “in the case of a monument that’s so important … we need to recreate it to understand much of later art.”

The lecture took place on Oxi Day, an important national holiday in Greece celebrating the nation’s refusal 73 years ago to allow Axis powers to occupy Greece during WWII. Students resorted to sitting on the floor as the venue quickly exceeded capacity.

Senior Alexandra Havranek attended the lecture because it was required for her art history course with Dr. Schwab.

“I thought it was fascinating to be able to relate what I’m learning in class about ancient Greece to the work of a professor from another university,” stated Havranek.

“The lecture was co-sponsored by the Bellarmine Museum of Art, the Art History program, and the Classical Studies program,” said Dr. Marice Rose, associate professor and director of the art history program at Fairfield.

In attendance were many prominent figures, including Rev. Jeffery P. von Arx, S.J., president of Fairfield University, the Honorable Mr. Georgios Iliopoulos, Consul General of Greece to NYC, and his wife, Mrs. Anthoussa Diakopoulos-Iliopoulos, a historian of 19th century Greece, also attended the lecture.

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“The idea is that we want early stage companies [with] a viable idea where we can contribute our expertise to move them to the next level,” said Dr. Donald Gibson, dean of the Dolan School of Business.

FAME began during the summer when Ken Kleban of Kleban Properties approached Gibson and Dr. Chris Huntley, associate professor of information systems and operations management, about creating the incubator program.

The Town of Fairfield’s Economic Development Department, along with local business, provides funding. Office space is courtesy of Kleban Properties, and faculty and Fairfield mentors give expertise and advice to the companies.

Gibson added that the incubator program is a way for entrepreneurs to access resources to create stability in the county.

First Selectman of Fairfield Michael Tetreau said, “If there’s one issue facing our town, our state, our nation, it’s jobs and we’re doing something about it.”

Huntley said they want companies that have “local flavor … and that we aren’t going to be embarrassed about

later … we’re looking for companies that have good potential for growth but don’t require millions of dollars to get started.”

Nicole Grant, economic development specialist of United Illuminating Company Holdings Corporation, which has helped provide start-up funding, said, “This was an exciting opportunity to help grow businesses and support entrepreneurs in Fairfield County.”

While the incubator is open to anyone, “at least one spot a year” will be reserved for student teams, Huntley added.

“We want to provide a full path for students from the time they are freshmen to the time after graduation where they can learn entrepreneurship for real.”

Father Jeffrey P. von Arx said, “FAME is a wonderful example of collaboration of the university, the town and the community.

“We want to continue to consolidate our relationship with the town, and the university has so much to offer,” he added.

For students, FAME provides new opportunities and avenues for networking. “I know it’s such a phenomenal opportunity for the school and our community,” said Joe Wik ’15, FAME’S first intern, who will be acting as a “soundboard” for the companies. “I want FAME to be a real staple in Fairfield … and for students to get real life experience with

startup companies.”

Sophomore Colbey Stabell hopes to be part of FAME in the future because, “it’s an opportunity for students to become part of something connected to the university.”

Ramerini said: “It feels amazing and I can’t believe we were selected among other applications. There are so many people pushing for us to succeed. It’s empowering.”

In addition to Ramerini and Mamani, former Fairfield student Nicole Peranick, who developed With Love From The Cupboard, Inc., and Daphne Dixon, creator of Conscious Decisions, made up the three client companies.

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THE MIRROR | Week of October 30, 2013

Crime Beat

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Compiled by Robert Joyce.

Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety.

Wednesday, 10/23 12:00 a.m. - A rear porch window was reported smashed by unknown individuals at Townhouses 1 block.

11:05 p.m. - A student reported their StagCard was used to make fraudulent purchases at a vending machine on campus. The student said their StagCard was lost at FUSA’s fall concert, Friday, Oct. 18.

Friday, 10/25 1:30 a.m. - A student in Townhouses 10 block reported an altercation between him and his housemate, but refused to cooperate or press charges. All were referred to student conduct for disorderly conduct.

Saturday, 10/26 10:43 a.m. - A window was reported broken on the first floor of Kostka Hall. A suspect was identified and referred to student conduct.

11:22 a.m. - While investigating vandalism in Kostka Hall, DPS noticed a strong odor of marijuana. Upon investigation, suspected marijuana and paraphernalia were discovered. The students involved were referred to student conduct and issued citations from the Fairfield Police.

Sunday, 10/27 12:30 a.m. - A male student reportedly smashed the TV in the Regis Hall kitchen lounge. The student was identified and referred to student conduct.

Monday, 10/28 12:48 p.m. - Bridgeport Police reported that several underage Fairfield students were present in a bar, which was investigated for serving alcohol to minors. The bar has since been closed.

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New start-up reinvents the wheel

By Timothy Leach Contributing Writer The transportation industry is receiving a possible new asset to its arsenal. A San Franciscan science team has crafted a new and relatively inexpensive invention called the FlyKly Smart Wheel. It is a rear bicycle wheel with the motor, battery, and electronics within secure housing in the center of it.

It costs about $600 and can be ordered in any custom size or color that best suits one’s bicycle. One can reach up to 20 mph for a 30 miles range and it weighs 9 lbs.

The extending ramifications from the Smart Wheel gracing the market remain to be seen, but there is great potential lying within this scientific product. When asked if the Smart Wheel could eventually be standardized into the norm of transportation, Electrical Engineering student Cameron Sayles ‘16 said, “It could, but I don’t know if I could see it becoming the standard thing, but it could definitely become popular. And in the next five or six years it’ll be cheaper, so

it’ll be more widespread.”

Nick Solomini ‘16, a student who often uses a bike to trek campus, said: “I know it’s the new technology, so it has to be expensive, but I probably wouldn’t buy it unless it were around $100. If I had to use my bike to get work, I would buy it, it’d be a good investment.”

Cities would greatly benefit from the product, given that most residents opt to walk to work or suffer in the midst of traffic.

The Smart Wheel would help soothe sore ankles and achieve Klansek’s goal.

In an interview with ABC7 News, FlyKly’s Niko Klansek said, “We want to make cities more livable and more people-friendly, not car-friendly.”

In regards to the possibility of the Smart Wheel entering the norm, Dr. Shanon Reckinger said: “As a country, no. Our cities were not designed for bikes. Much of the US has been designed for a suburban lifestyle, where everything is spread out and designed for car travel. Although an electric bike might help motivate some of this change,

I don’t see the majority of the population jumping on a bike in the current street layout because it is simply too scary!”

Klansek also explains the Smart Wheel’s name, “Kly stands, in Greek, stands for constant energy. And fly is just on the go, good looking. So constant energy on the go.”

According to FlyKly’s Kickstarter page, the Smart Wheel is designed well with the ability to connect to smart devices. The FlyKly app enables one to control and monitor the Smart Wheel from their iOS and Android devices. Set the top speed, start pedaling, and over time the app will study your cycling habits and suggest time-efficient, safest, and most attractive travel routes.

The app also has a safe hold over the Smart Wheel; it can be locked with the touch of a button and it can be quickly located and tracked via GPS if stolen.

Creators remain optimistic and state over time they should be able to share data from sensors built in the wheel to create maps detailing how to bike around cities.

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At this time, the matter is being pursued only by the university. However, Fairfield Police are still involved with the investigation, said Santos.

So far no arrest has been made. According to Santos, a male student is a suspect, with the victim of the alleged assault being female.

Pelazza refused to comment on whether the victim is a student.

“There is no current threat from the suspect to the student body at large,” said Santos.

When asked whether the suspect was removed from campus, Pelazza responded that he could not comment. However, he assured that “steps have been taken to eliminate any other possible threat.”

According to Santos, DPS could not disclose the nature of the assault because “the investigation is not over.”

Pelazza added that students should be cautious and aware of their surroundings at all times.

“Our community needs to watch out for one another, especially when drinking is involved. Students need to know their limits, and to watch out for one another,” Pelazza said. “Be active in intervention if you see your friend potentially placing themselves at risk.”

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United States officials defend spying operations on foreign nations during a congressional review, The New York Times reported.

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French President Francois Hollande announced that four hostages were released by Al-Qaida operatives in Niger, CNN reported.

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Haunted Fairfield: creepy urban legends The Jogues Killer

By Kayla Valente Contributing Writer After a fun-filled night of trick or treating on their first Halloween at Fairfield, a group of freshman girls made their way back to Jogues Hall.

They entered through the creepy back door and it was then that Maddi spotted the tempting vending machines. They decided to get a few midnight snacks before heading to bed. The girls were too busy laughing and telling stories from the night to even hear the melody coming from the room down the hall.

Feeling adventurous, the girls convinced Mary-Kate to play the piano if they could find which room it was in. After peeking into a bunch of rooms, the girls were getting a little creeped out. Eventually they spotted the piano and opened the door. It was then that they finally heard the tune that was filling this small, eerie room, regardless of the fact that there was no one in there. They were paralyzed with fear and completely shocked as they gazed upon the keys that were moving up and down even though they were the only ones in the room ... or so they thought.

Suddenly, Maddi pulled out her phone to call DPS and realized that she had no service, none of them did. The door slammed shut and a man dressed in all black seemingly

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appeared from nowhere. He laughed as he pulled out a knife and said “Trick or Treat.”

That was all the security cameras captured from that Halloween night many years ago. As you might suspect, the girls were never seen again.

Their bodies were never found, but it is said that each Halloween they return to the piano room in Jogues to eat snacks, play a tune, and wait for the guy to come back so that they can seek their long-awaited revenge.

Ghost Nun of Dolan

By Meaghan Conlon Contributing Writer I was in Barone the other day and overheard a table talking about the weird occurrences that have been happening at Dolan Hall. They spoke of hearing strange noises at odd hours of the morning and catching a glimpse of a white figure out of the corner of their eye.

“You know a nun hung herself there years ago, right?” one girl tells her friends. “Maybe it’s her ghost.”

They laugh, but my curiosity was piqued — a haunted campus? Sounds like episode of “Supernatural.” The hunter in me was excited for a possible ghost sighting.

Blame the TV, blame the media, blame whomever you choose — I went against all human instinct and decide to actively seek out the supposed ghost of Dolan Hall. As dusk

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approached, I made my way up to Dolan — realizing not for the first time how isolated it is from the other buildings on campus.

I had my flashlight, salt and a few ghost-repelling phrases I had picked up from my favorite TV show.

Sneaking my way into the building was easy, exploring with nothing but a small flashlight took guts, but I was determined to find this ghost.

I heard the scraping of furniture and followed the sound to a stairwell that lead to nowhere. Standing at a cement wall, a dead end for me, I turned and caught my breath. For a moment, in the window I could have sworn I saw the outline of a woman in a nun’s habit. I felt a chill come over me and I swear I could see my breath in the air. A whispering that wasn’t the wind reached my ears and I could feel myself losing the courage I thought I had.

Quickly retreating the way I came, I nearly jumped out of my skin when I heard a loud snap. Looking up in the rafters, I saw a body swinging, a noose and a large cross around the neck. I ran, tripping and sprawling out across the floor. I felt something leave my pocket as I dropped the salt, flashlight, and my phone. Grabbing whatever I saw, I bolted and ran in record time back to Loyola.

At the door I reached for my StagCard only to find it missing.

Cursing for having dropped it and not noticing it was missing, I called

cations, recent generations have graduated to unpaid internships in lieu of apprenticeship.

We cannot agree with Condé Nast’s decision to sack interns for good, because we need those modern-day apprenticeships to get an idea of what work environment best suits us. But we cannot deny that there are many things to change with unpaid internships. Most important, companies should help the interns.

To be blunt, please pay us.

There’s no denying the injustice of having students pay to learn and receive nothing tangible in return. Sure, we know

my roommate to let me in. I gave her a bunch of half-truths and made plans to get my card the next day.

I got ready for bed as if nothing had occurred and I fell asleep rather quickly, though I may have had more blankets wrapped around me than necessary. At one point during the night I thought I heard footsteps, but I dismissed it as my roommate having to go to the bathroom.

The next morning I awoke to find my StagCard resting on the dresser at the head of my bed. The door was still locked from the night before. My roommate was still fast asleep. I panicked and felt it was my duty to warn all of you of the ghost residing on our campus. All I can think of now a phrase that I heard in my dream the night I saw her, “Sweet dreams, and let the Lord watch over you.”

Curse of St. Francis

By Leigh Tauss Opinion Editor Down the dark and seldom used path between Bannow and DiMenna-Nyselius library, partially obscured by vagrant leaf piles, lies the haunting stone statue of a hunched old figure draped in a cloak, bearing an uncanny resemblance to the grim reaper.

No one can recall exactly when the statue of St. Francis first appeared on campus, but sources claim that

experience is invaluable. For us journalism majors, we learn better actually working than sitting in class and memorizing facts. But Fairfield charges students to work summers without pay. A one-credit internship at Fairfield costs more than $600 and a three-credit internship (a necessity for many to graduate, depending on the major) costs nearly double that. Perhaps the lack of pay would sting less if we were taxed less by our own schools.

Rather than stop unpaid internships, we should change them. We invest so much in

originally it held no stone birds, his crooked long wrinkled fingers ominously gesturing uphill toward Bannow.

Legend has it that during a full moon many years ago, a young freshman traveling home from a late night snack at Barone stopped to gaze upon the statue.

The skeletal trees began to quiver and a frigid wind spun the crumbled leaves in the air. In horror the freshman watched as St. Francis’ hand began to twist, reaching out toward him.

A hoarse voice croaked. “Three birds perch on a branch. One flies away, how many birds remain?”

The freshman had taken precalc, so he said what he assumed the answer ought to be.

“Uhhh, two?”

St. Francis cackled. “A fly is not a bird. But now you are!”

Before the poor young chap had time to cry for help, his trachea contracted and all that escaped was a pathetic whistle before he hardened into a tiny stone bird in St. Francis’ palm.

He was never seen or heard from again.

They say any student unfortunate enough to cross St. Francis’ path on a full moon will be transformed into a stone bird, forever perched at his feet, enslaved to an eternity of watching the world pass them by.

travel expenses. Not only are interns not paid and paying their schools for credit, interns are also paying hundreds of dollars to get to the workplace to perform tasks that fall under entrylevel job descriptions.

Getting rid of one of the most prolific internship programs available to journalism and media majors would cut a lot of opportunities for experience. But the lawsuit that launched the ending of this program should make companies reconsider their treatment of interns.

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Costume do's and don'ts

By Erin Mcdonald Contributing Writer With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to decide what you should (or shouldn’t) dress up as. These are some of the best and worst costumes.

“Great Gatsby” is the best Halloween theme of 2013, so get your flapper dresses and sequins out. We won’t be young and beautiful forever, especially if we live the way Miley Cyrus does.

That brings up the worst Halloween theme of 2013. Prepare to see many foam fingers, tongues and scantily clad girls.

Everyone loves to get creative with his or her costumes, but sometimes even creativity can’t justify what you’re wearing. For instance, if you’ve opted to be a milk carton this year, perhaps you should reconsider.

Just because you can make it doesn’t mean you should.

On the opposite end of the creativity spectrum we have our forest animals. There are bunnies, mice, etc. All you need is a tail and ears, but be warned that there will be 40 other people wearing the same thing.

Risky business, (not to be confused with “morning after”) is another popular costume this year, which entails girls wearing oversized collared shirts, high socks and Ray Ban sunglasses. This costume is really a hit or miss, because if it’s not executed correctly it would be one of the costumes you’d look back on five years from now and truly wonder what you were thinking.

The last thing you probably shouldn’t do is douse your face in

By Jasmine Raghunandan Contributing Writer When I was 12, I wanted to be Mulan for Halloween. My mom and I picked out a Geisha outfit and I asked her if she could do my makeup so I would look Chinese. I didn’t realize it then, but this is a problem. Many of us dress up for Hallow- een, but when do we e v e r consider the consequences of prancing around as a stereotype?

I’m sure any Chinese person may have considered my costume offensive.

Take someone going around with a dot on their forehead, saying that they own a 7-Eleven in a fake Indian accent. For me, it’s not only offensive, but it makes me feel uncomfortable in my own skin. I feel pressured to be more “Americanized.”

No one wants to see a negative portrayal of themselves.

Similar experiences come from phrases like “that’s so gay,” being thrown around unnecessarily. It only proves our numbness to what’s known as cultural appropriation.

Think of throwing a popular luau-themed party. Sure it’s a fun experience, tiki torches and all, but there’s a culture behind it that no one bothers to note when they’re parading

fake blood and call that a costume.

Although it may be scary, it is definitely way too gory for most people’s taste. Unless you’re attending a diehard Halloween party, you should try your best to avoid this and zombies too. Everyone loves the television show “The Walking Dead,” but if your clothes are ripped, your face appears to be decaying and you’re limping around, people are going to probably assume you are homeless.

On the positive end of things, dressing up as police officers and army men are two ideas for guys that are essentially foolproof. Not only does it give guys the chance to appear to be macho and powerful (for a night), but it’s also ageappropriate. Even though it is not very original, it’s sometimes better to stick to the classics.

Television shows, movies and video games consume our everyday lives. So it’s only expected that people will dress up as their favorite characters. There is the dynamic duo of Mario and Luigi, the “Despicable Me”’ minions and the characters from the “Hunger Games,” and there are thousands of others, so you can get creative with this.

If you have a group of friends you might consider themed costumes. Holidays (Christmas, Easter, 4th of July), iPods and M&Ms are just a few of the many examples that are fun, simple and easy costumes.

Fairies and angels can be good ideas, especially since there are so many variations. The wings alone often look like works of arts. True, they won’t help you fly, but at least you’ll look the part.

about with grass skirts and coconuts.

Then again, when people throw a Paris-themed party, complete with escargot and berets, do French people get offended? Probably not, but French people were never subjected to American oppression, while African Americans, Native Americans and so many other cultures have been. Almost each stereotype has an

origin of oppression, of which society remains negligent.

Regardless of society’s awareness of the controversies between what we say and what we mean, not much has changed, even with ad campaigns and Macklemore’s latest lesson-hit “Same Love.”

Society’s lack of cultural ap-

Upholding difference, not diversity

By Astrid Quiñones Contributing Writer My experience at Fairfield has been shaped by my ethnicity. My race and ethnicity have never been so evident until I noticed that I truly am a minority. The stress to fit in that comes with attending a university is magnified and can ultimately affect more than just our social life and interactions with our peers.

For over 20 years, students of color have been recognized for their academic achievement at the Christopher B. Love Achievement Reception. Based on their GPAs, 100 students of color are acknowledged for their hard work and excellence.

As a university, we promote community and diversity. Separating the students of color makes them seem separate from the community. They are set apart, therefore their achievements are also different from the rest of the student

preciation probably has to do with a lack of global diversity. We spend so much time living with limitations that it may seem impossible to become globally connected unless mandated by a school, for example.

Think about it: You may not be exposed enough to truly diverse and global perspectives in school, leaving you to be, in a way, short-sighted and negligent. If I had learned more about the culture of the Geisha in middle school, then perhaps my appreciation would be greater than only seeing a Chinese woman in a movie.

From t h e p e r-

spective of a minority at Fairfield, it’s difficult to agree with how we portray others because our student body has a heavy caucasian population. Lack of diversity means a lack of global exposure. We should aim to be more educated and appreciative.

Living with stereotypes isn’t something we can immediately eliminate. But questioning them is the key to cultural appreciation.

body.

Now, don’t get me wrong, students that receive academic recognition should be very proud and honored, but there should be no distinction between those who are of color and those who are not.

Students shouldn’t be categorized by their race. Recognizing colored students is pinpointing the physical differences between the majority and the minority. Their academic merit is independent from each other, even though we attend the same university.

Christopher B. Love worked in the Office of Student Diversity Programs as a graduate assistant. His enthusiasm for social justice, diversity and equality on campus were well received and appreciated. In 1993, he was shot and killed; the reception was later renamed in his honor.

Students of color encounter different challenges socially and academically. These obstacles make it more difficult to graduate college, let

alone thrive in the classroom. The reception’s intention is to encourage students to continue to keep fighting the good fight. With high dropout rates for students of color, it is important that we are given the support and resources to excel.

However, the award of academic achievement given to the top 100 students of color is further distinguishing white students and black students by eliminating the white students from the ranking. This suggests that their intellects are different, not on the same scholarly stage.

I have a proposition. The reception should focus more on how students are excelling both in the classroom and the Fairfield community.

Students who demonstrate academic excellence should be asked to write how they have contributed to diversity and equality on campus. This would truly embody what Love was about during his time at Fairfield and will better represent who the top 100 students are, regardless of color.

Letter to the Editor To the Editor, First, we want to commend Patrick Kiernan for looking into part-time faculty issues here at Fairfield. His timely article is much appreciated as we prepare for Campus Equity Week at the end of October.

We’d like to clarify a few points. Part-time faculty did have two representatives on the Task Force that submitted a report to the Academic Council in September. We chose not to conduct focus groups because of time limits, among other factors. Additionally, we recommended creating a parttime faculty association so that greater community building and resource sharing could occur in the future.

With regard to Mark Reed’s comments on campus atmosphere, we are glad but not surprised that his experience as a part-time math instructor has been positive. He is an adjunct professor in the truest sense of the term – someone with a full-time job who teaches a course or two. A significant number of part-time faculty at Fairfield and across the nation are unlike him; they rely substantially on income derived from teaching. As “at will” employees in a system with little discernible recognition of seniority or experience, many feel reluctant to speak up. With tremendous respect for Dr. Reed, part-time faculty can lose their jobs not just by being fired but by simply not being rehired.

We must also differ with Mr. Kiernan’s reading of Adjunct Project data concerning how well the University compensates part-time faculty. Average pay per course at Fairfield varies from $3840 to $5000, a better pay scale than Sacred Heart’s. However, Connecticut College offers a range between $4500 and $5800 while St. Joseph in Hartford lists $5000 as the salary for a course in the sciences. Nearby, Quinnipiac pays between $3000 and $4525.

Finally, the issues faced by part-time faculty raise significant questions about us as a community. Who are we and who are we called to be?

Sincerely, Elizabeth Hohl, Ph.D. Instructor, History Department, WGS Program, Black Studies Program Yohuru Williams, Ph.D. Professor, Department of History and Director, Black Studies Program The Mirror welcomes the opinions and contributions of its readers: Letters to the editor must be timely and submitted by email to info@fairfieldmirror.com or Box AA. All letters to the editor that are appropriate will be published either in print or online. The Mirror reserves the right to edit letters and articles for content, length and grammatical error. Letters should be free of obscenities and personal attacks and should contain correct and factual information not exceeding 500 words.

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arts, entertainment, features Editor Dylan Dembin: vine@fairfieldmirror.com

Blues and Jazz at FTC

Food

From comfort food to chic restaurants, The Vine has you covered with the best places to dine - some on budget and some for a special Friday or Saturday night with friends.

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Movies

"Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa" earns top place in this weekend's box office. But does it deserve it? Read our review inside.

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Music

Katy Perry talks about self-love in her new album "Prism," released last week.

And check out an editor's top music picks.

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A new sound coming to Fairfield Theatre Company

By Chuck DeFilippo Contributing Writer British electric-blues guitarist Matt Schofield put on an amazing show last Friday night at the Fairfield Theatre Company. Schofield’s guitar, organ and drum trio played a variety of original music, as well as blues covers.

Although, most seats were filled, hardly any college students attended. FTC’s production manager, Robert Martineau, felt that “it is very difficult to attract col-

lege students.”

The vast majority of FTC’s membership extends south of Westport, but Martineau said he is hoping to make improvement that will attract more students into the club.

The combination of the small venue and the explosive sound of Schofield’s trio made this performance unlike any ordinary concert venue. The small stage created an intimate environment for both the audience and band.

Sitting in the front row, one could

easily rest his or her feet up on stage. The band also mingled with spectators during intermission.

Schofield’s fluid guitar and unique sound is one that you would not forget. At one moment Schofield would be in the middle of a solo at full volume, yet in the next moment the room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

This methodized a great display of how captivating the music had become. Coined as “one of the top ten British blues guitarists of all

time" by Guitar & Bass Magazine, Schofield combined old blues influences fluidly into a world of modern music. Schofield’s unique melody and style has even been likened to Robben Ford.

Not only does FTC bring in national talent, but it also features many local artists. The opening act for Schofield featured a 14-year-old blues guitarist from Redding, Conn., Bobby Paltauf.

With only six years of experience, Paltauf performed like a true professional. Paltauf displayed

amazing vocal and guitar ability in both his original music and covers. In fact, the guitarist has already played with some of the most notable musicians the industry, such as Buddy Guy, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk and The Meter Men. FTC is not only a music venue. There are more than 250 concerts, plays, films, art shows and workshops each year. Schofield and Paltauf are only a small example of how much talent is out there.

"Bad Grandpa" earns laughs

By Dylan Dembin Vine Editor “Jackass.”

No, not you, the movie. Johnny Knoxville has been producing, directing and acting in the world famous trilogy of the “Jackass” movies for the longest time, and we are familiar with his work on many MTV programs as well. This weekend, he unleashed the newest of his works, “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa.”

Knoxville plays the notorious elderly character, Irving Zisman, with the aid of an “old person suit” that originated in the “Jackass” movies.

Irving Zisman is in fact a “Bad Grandpa” for many of reasons. Ever since Knoxville started playing Irving in the first three films, he had a very bad habit of doing everything from shoplifting to sexually harassing young women, to expressing his complete distaste for those who get in the way of his happy life as a hedonistic elderly man.

In the new movie, we follow Zisman on his journey of driving his young grandson, Billy, across the country to deliver him to his father. Billy, played by Jackson Nicoll, lived with his mother until she was recently sentenced to prison after being caught selling drugs. Irving has some extra time now that his wife recently died and reluctantly takes on this cross-country task.

I know what you’re thinking, “This is supposed to be a comedy?”

Yes, folks, it is. If you are familiar at all with the Jackass movies, you already know that they make what would normally seem to be the most morose and dark issues and turn them into completely ironic slapstick jokes and pranks in a real life setting.

These movies are all shot in the real world with according reactions of normal people witnessing it happen. In “Bad Grandpa,” Knoxville encounters problems that range from getting his family jewels caught in a vending machine to enrolling Billy into a young girls’ beauty pageant where he does a strip tease.

This humor I well know is distasteful to many who will look at these encounters and say, “Oh that’s not right, they shouldn’t be doing that.” To these people, I would like to say lighten up. Things don’t always have to be kosher for them to be hilarious. These movies are meant to be sexually questionable and morally challenging; that’s what gives off this “funny” we’re talking about.

So once you get on this lighthearted level of humor (the best kind) you can really feel your sides splitting when Irving and Billy have a farting contest in a diner which ends in a shart from old Irving. You will also cry of joy when you laugh at 86-year-old Irving as he tries to pick up some women from ladies night at a strip club by joining in with the male strippers.

Young Nicoll does a good job of playing Billy in the film as well.

He helps his grandfather ward off people who are giving him a hard time about drinking beer with 8 year-old Billy on a park bench. He also has a very direct and hilariously morbid way of informing people of things such as his mother being addicted to drugs or his lack of a stable father.

This duo truly takes you to the next level of a journey by two people who have the world as their playground, in a very literal sense.

However, in addition to the countless funny aspects to this movie, there is also an element of seriousness and bonding as well.

Because Billy has a mother in jail and a father who only cares about drinking, he really bonds with Irving, who also has an opening in his life with the loss of his wife. While hesitant at first, Irving really warms up to the idea of spending time and eventually taking full care of Billy.

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The Food Review: Wilson's BBQ 1851 Post Road, Fairfield, Conn.

By Joseph Marino Food Columnist It took me all of three years to finally walk into Wilson’s Barbeque, but hey, that’s how life works sometimes. I was instantly drawn in by the smell. It reeks of cooking meat and I could smell it from down the block.

When I first walked in, I was kind of underwhelmed. The dining area is very small, and I seated myself and ordered at a counter like I would at a Five Guys restaurant. All of the food comes served to you on paper plates and trays, like you would get it at a cookout or a tailgate. Although unassuming and lacking in flash, the ambience is just what I expected from a place that serves awesome barbeque, and that’s really the only way to describe it.

If you’re as carnivorous as I am, then you are going to love Wilson’s. I had a pulled pork sandwich and split an order of wings and fries with my mom. The pulled pork sandwich was the best I’ve ever had in the northeast.

The slow-cooked meat is so tender and good, and their East Carolina vinegar-based sauce is to die for. The wings put those at Archie Moore’s to absolute shame and the fries were pretty great too.

It’s so hard these days to find barbeque with authenticity. You can go into any place nowadays and there’s a pretty good chance you’ll be able to order pulled pork sliders or a rack of ribs off of the menu. But there’s barbeque and then there’s real barbeque.

Tender, juicy meat smoked to perfection with just the right amount of flavor and tanginess, that’s what you get at Wilson’s. It’s their passion. Barbeque isn’t just a business to them, it’s an art, and that is reflected in how you feel when you’re there. It’s comfortable, familiar, delicious food that makes you feel like you’re grilling up in your backyard in the middle of summer. The only thing missing is the wiffle ball game and your crazy uncle.

I staggered out of the place at the end of the meal, so full of finger-licking goodness. If you’re going to go to Wilson’s for dinner, I strongly advise skipping lunch.

You’re going to need every bit of stomach space that you can get, because you are not going to want to stop eating. I went for lunch after grabbing Dunkin Donuts with a friend of mine just a couple hours prior. Big mistake on my part.

So, two thumbs way up for Wilson’s BBQ. I can’t think of many places I’ve had better bar-

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beque. I just think you’d have a hard time going there with a bunch of people, because it really isn’t a big place. And you’d think a place

with such great barbeque would be a great venue to post up and watch football, but Wilson’s really isn’t equipped for that. Luckily, you can

Best Bites: Dolce Cubano Dolce Cubano + Molto

By Nicholas O'Connell Food Columnist

***** out of ***** $$$$ out of $$$$ 78 Southfield Ave., Stamford, Conn.

Mon-Sun, 11:30 a.m. to midnight Recommended Dishes - Goat cheese cakes: almonds, cranberries, cauliflower mash, balsamic – This is a very rich dish but the sweetness of the balsamic and dried cranberries and the crunch of the almonds balance it out.

- Chipotle Mango Halibut: mixed vegetable chipotle mango salsa, saffron rice – This is one of the most unique fish dishes I have had. The salsa pairs perfectly with the light white fish. Not to mention, it is awesome when scooped with rice.

Molto, a wine and mozzarella bar, has remained my favorite restaurant in Fairfield for four years now. If you have not been, put this paper down right now and go immediately. The ownership and staff are among the kindest individuals I have met. The atmosphere is flush and luxurious while maintaining a classic Italian mentality. The wine list offers

incredible selections by the glass as well as high-end bottles -- and the cocktails are even more incredible. The owner, Dan, pioneered an excellent Tazo Passion Fruit Tea martini. The vodka is used to steep the Tazo bag and then a splash of pineapple juice is added. Highly recommended.

Dolce Cubano, a rum bar, has recently opened under the same

Molto ***** out of *****

ownership as Molto. The environment can only be described as Molto on steroids. The same flush atmosphere except with more chandeliers, a fireplace, a 360-degree bar and water views on the docks in Stamford.

The prices are also much higher than Molto, although being in Stamford makes it more of an occasion spot anyways.

$$ out of $$$$ 1215 Post Road, Fairfield, Conn.

Mon-Sun, 11 a.m. to midnight Recommended Dishes -Every single dish at Molto is amazing.

-Straciatella Mozz – This is a spreadable mozzarella that is great on crostini with prosciutto.

-Potato Gnocchi: Butternut squash cream sauce – This tapasized dish has awesome tones of brown sugar and spices. It is sweet and light for gnocchi’s reputation.

If you are looking for a heavy dish then go with the dinner portion gnocchi with pesto and chicken.

-Burrata Pizza – Burrata Mozzarella on a margarita pizza.

This has the same cheese they put on their chicken parmesan, which is out of control. The thin crust is perfect when topped with this rich mozzarella.

Recommended Dessert DOLCE and MOLTO - Tiramisu: On par with the best tiramisus I have had in my life. It is extremely flavorful with a delicate texture and presented in a martini glass.

call in and get takeout so you can enjoy it while watching football at your house. You can’t lose.

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How To: Order from a restaurant’s wine list with swagger

By Andrew Hoover Wine columnist It’s Saturday night, and you’re sitting across from your super-hot date at one of Fairfield’s dining destinations. Your date is feeling sophisticated and wants you to order a bottle of wine. The waiter greets you, and places the wine list on the table.

Show time.

The wine list looks long and complicated: The French bottles you can’t pronounce, the prices seem formidable and you don’t know what type of wine your date likes best.

Panic sets in. You thumb through the pages with shaky fingers. You’re feeling pressured to make a good impression, which is only compounding your anxieties.

You realize it’s been about six minutes since you last spoke to your date as you’ve been focusing on the wine list. And to make matters worse, the waiter is now circling your table like a vulture, impatient to grab your order.

It’s true: Ordering a bottle can be quite intimidating. There are wines you know nothing about; you have to be mindful of your finances and you’re battling the stress that comes from wanting to impress the pretty face across from you. But don’t

fret. Follow these tips, and you’ll be well on your way to ordering wine with swagger.

edge

Use the wait staff ’s knowl-

Your waiter shouldn’t make choosing a bottle more nervewracking; he should facilitate the process. If the restaurant is worth dining at, chances are the wait staff knows the wine list better than you.

Simply say to your waiter: “Whoa, this wine list looks great! What do you recommend for around $40?”

Your date won’t suspect that you don’t have a clue what to order. Win for you.

…But if you insist on being in command Scope out the wine list in advance We live in a tech-heavy world where most restaurants have websites that include their food and wine menus. Before heading out, look at the wine list and research a few options that sound interesting.

To predetermine if you will like the wines, search for reviews on Google.

Seek out the safe bets Most young drinkers flock to fruity red wines like Argentine Mal-

bec, California Cabernet Sauvignon and Australian Shiraz. For white wines, California Chardonnay, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Italian Pinot Grigio tend to be winners.

wines

Find the value sparkling

A bottle of bubbly is a fantastic date wine. But Champagne, which is the queen of sparkling wine, usually commands hefty price tags. To save some serious cash, opt for Spanish Cava or Italian Prosecco instead.

Both your date and your wallet will love you.

Ask for a taste Many restaurants sell wines by the glass and wines by the bottle.

If you’re set on buying a bottle but are unsure if you’ll like the wine, choose a wine that the restaurant sells by the bottle and by the glass.

Most establishments will let you have a sample before you make the purchase.

Pairing food and wine Certain wines taste better with certain foods. In simple terms, red wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Shiraz, are best consumed with hearty dishes, such as grilled steak, pizza with bacon and

pasta with Bolognese sauce. White wines, like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio, pair well with lighter foods, such as pasta with lemon and shrimp, sushi and chicken.

Know the procedure for ordering wine After your waiter takes your order, he will return with the bottle. He’ll show you the wine label to make sure the bottle he fetched

is the wine you wanted. After he uncorks the bottle, he’ll pour you a small taste to make sure you don’t find the wine faulty (if it smells like your grandparents’ basement, send it back!). Once you give the waiter the nod of approval, he’ll pour a glass for your date and then return to fill your glass.

Congrats, you successfully ordered a bottle.

Elevated cantina comforts and delights

By Loan Le Editor-in-Chief After entering Baró, an establishment tucked away on the Brickwalk Promenade, a colorful streetscape mural welcomes hungry eaters. It pays homage to the melting of Latin, Spanish, and Caribbean cultures evident in the food that is served at the nearly 3-month-old restaurant. The Saturday crowd appears plentiful but not overwhelming during lunch hour.

An eight-person communal table is ensconced behind a large gray-brown wooden wall. Dangling from the ceiling are lamps contained in cork glass bottles. The walls and floors are painted forest chic – earth colors like brown, faded yellow and muddled white, enough to comfort guests as they chat about mundane details of their lives.

The restaurant can be separated into three sections. The right side features smaller tables for more intimate gatherings. This also includes seats near the kitchen, with a window allowing customers to see the inner workings of Baró’s kitchen, enjoying

the business that is usually behind doors and separated from the dining crowd. Baró then offers two tables for larger crowds. In Latin American cultures, any mealtime equates many smaller dishes for many people. The remaining portion of Baró can easily transform into a gathering place for lovers of wine and cocktails.

During lunch hour, the sun’s rays bounce off multicolored bottles of alcohol. Such drinks offered include Flower of Nicaragua, a concoction of Flor de Caña silver rum, sage, yellow chartreuse, soda and more, and soothsayer, bourbon, honey ginger syrup, pomegranate and lemon. This side also boasts long gray tables and stools fit for gatherings of smaller groups.

As mentioned before, the menu mostly focuses on smaller dishes, so that guests can order many to share.

The tartare is either raw meat or tuna that is finely chopped, tossed with a bit of lime and various vegetables. Baró’s tartare, or tartar, has grass-fed beef - which is usually lower in calories and has healthier fats than grain-fed beef – mixed with chili pepper flakes, served on

top of gem lettuce, and tostada. The presentation appears simple and minimalistic, nothing artificial, with natural colors standing out by themselves.

The dish has nothing visually wrong with it, though the same cannot be said for its conceptualization. Tostada typically refers to a deep-fried item, usually an element with crunch, but having the other components on top caused it to become soggy.

Pato borracho, from the taco section, the restaurant's rising star, consists of duck confit – typically made from the duck’s leg – caramelized onions, saffron aioli and yuca. The aforementioned items sit atop one house-made tortilla, made from corn masa. Masa is used to also make arepas and tamales. Though a flavorful mix sure to delight the palate, the dish lacks more textures.

Baró also offers cubanitos, one of many picaderas, or appetizers, on menu. It is a smaller version of a sandwich dish on the menu. Layered between crunchy, in-house pressed

bread are thin slices of roasted pork, Hours: Monday through Thursday, ham, melted swiss, pickle and mus- 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday to Saturday, tard, which tasted more like a spiced 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m. mayonnaise. Instead of regular pickPrice: Student-friendly les, Baró utilizes what seems to be Website: www.baroct.com

the pickle’s skin. Without the mustard, this sandwich would be considerably dry.

This Latin-American style cantina elevates the palate but remains down-to-earth with its décor.

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By Molly Leidig Coffee Break Editor When I saw Katy Perry’s movie, “Part of Me,” last summer I didn’t expect to find myself crying by the end. I am sure some of you are laughing at the fact that I cried in the Katy Perry movie, but it’s true.

Throughout the film we are following Perry throughout her world tour and her marriage, which crumble before her eyes. I remember the exact scene that brought tears to my eyes.

Sitting in her makeup chair, moments away from performing in front of tens of thousands of fans in Brazil, we see Perry completely broken because she knows her marriage is over. As fans are screaming out “We love Katy, we love Katy,” Perry wipes her tears and tells her makeup artist to start her makeup.

Minutes later, she is in costume and rising up onto stage with a forced smile on her face. Although her exterior is strong, her inside is shattered to pieces. Perry is not the diva type to let her fans down, even through her personal struggles.

Perry’s new album is a far cry from the blue-haired California girl from her “Teenage Dream” album. “Prism,” released on Oct. 22, is filled with powerful, colorful lyrics flowing from the pieces of a broken

heart. However, unlike most female artists, Perry isn’t wallowing in her sorrow or allowing her listeners to, either.

The main message of her album is self-love. One of the easiest things to do when struggling with a bad breakup is to look at yourself in the mirror and ask, “What did I do wrong?” or “How could I change so they like me?”

Well, that’s completely wrong.

Self-love seems to be one of the most challenging things for people to do. But, you’re never going to love another person if you don’t love yourself first.

As I was walking around campus with “Prism” on shuffle on my iPod, a song called “Love Me” began to play. From the title, I assumed it was just another female artist begging a boy to love her, but I was pleasantly surprised by the lyrics bursting in my ears.

As odd as it may sound, a line in the song completely changed my outlook on love - and really life in general. The lyric simply says, “I have to love myself the way I want you to love me.” I’ve never thought of love this way.

Especially in a college atmosphere, where true love seems about as rare as a decent meal in Barone, Perry tells us to stop chasing. True love lies within yourself, not an-

“Last to Know”

by Three Days Grace Angst alert: This song is stripped down compared to Three Days Grace’s usual songs, meaning the focus begins on the piano and the guitar.

“Last to Know” is another song about relationships - the ones that end suddenly and without explanations. This type of finish inevitably leaves internal suffering. Rather than direct his anger to his former lover, lead singer Adam Gontier sings to the guy his girl just left him for. Different, right? Gontier’s vocals are haunting and harmonize perfectly with backup from other band members. Unfortunately, Gontier resigned from the band in January 2013. I’m not sure what’s next for Three Days Grace.

“Hanuman"

by Rodrigo y Gabriela I came across this guitar duo when they performed for National Public Radio’s “Tiny Desk.” Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero are Mexican guitarists whose musical sound is closely compared to “heavy metal flamenco,” according to NPR writer Bob Boilan. They play hard with their nylon-string guitars, emanating powerful, deep, resonating sounds, combined with precise rhythmic drumming on their guitars. Often, Rodrigo and Gabriela will switch back and forth, one guitar performing the underlying, pulsing beat and the other replacing the vocalist.

other person. Although I know self-love is a cliché concept, I think the way Perry puts it makes it more logical to understand.

You know all the little things you do to attract that boy or girl you think is cute in your English class or to try to make your ex change their mind?

Well, stop doing that and start doing things for yourself, to make you love yourself more. Go to the gym, do your homework, stop by the chapel, call your parents and tell them how much you love and appreciate them. If you don’t live a life you’re proud of, you won’t be able to open yourself to showing, spreading and receiving love.

Although the overall message of “Prism” is positive, some lyrics still illustrate the raw experience of a broken heart. Perry ends her album with a song called “By the Grace of God” and leaves listeners with a chill up their spine. Anyone who has had their heart broken can feel every word of this song. The feeling of opening your eyes in the morning and not wanting to face the day.

Perry sympathizes with this feeling. I feel like this song reminds us that sometimes it’s OK to not always be strong, and it’s OK to cry.

But, you can’t stay there forever. As visible from the title, Perry inspires

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us to lean on God to get us through.

She sings, “I looked in the mirror and decided to stay, wasn’t gonna let love take me out that way.”

Perry does it again, serving her fans with more than one song to make your favorite on her 12-track album. Although I chose to focus on her more sentimental songs on the album, she definitely delivers some more upbeat songs to roll your win-

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dows down and jam to.

She shows us that even though just a year ago, she lost her marriage and had a broken heart, she can still rise. It gives us all hope that sometimes things don’t work out as we expected, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get back up and fight. No matter what happens, you’re still going to hear Katy Perry roar.

“Not that Beautiful"

by Papa Roach The music industry has its usual songs about spurned lovers and “Not that Beautiful” fits under the post-breakup category. Lead singer Jacoby Dakota Shaddix remembers a relationship that’s finished but still lives in his memory. He hates his obsession with the past; he tries to move on from a lover who’s “haunting” him. I like Papa Roach because their songs cover problems that many people can relate to: relationships and addictions. I recommend “Scars,” “Last Resort” and “Getting Away with Murder” from Papa Roach’s previous albums. If you don’t mind a little screaming, check out “Not That Beautiful.”

“Moonlight Sonata"

by E.S. Posthumus Sorry if you’re looking for “happy” music, because this is another dark one. E.S. Posthumus is known for making cinematic music that combines classical music with electronic sound.

This song in “Makara” recreates Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata.” An orchestra of violins and violas replaces the usual piano and below the singing orchestral sound is a humming bass. I highly suggest that you check out the group’s other albums “Unearthed” and “Cartographer.” Sadly, E.S. Posthumus ceased its music production when Franz Vonlichten, one of the founding members, passed away.

However, I’m glad to report that the remaining half of E.S. Posthumus, Helmut Vonlichten, has since formed Les Friction, another independent music group.

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Fun size candy is getting unnecessarily expensive, business majors are talking about being nurses for a weekend, people are raiding Good Will for cheap and absurd outfits and AMC is airing “Fear Fest.” It all means one thing: The worst of the 365 days of the year is upon us.

Halloween is by far the worst holiday, and may even be singly the worst day of the year.

Now, before you call me a hater of all things fun, I’m going to tell you that I have a reason. Ever since I was 4 or 5 years old, I have had a severe fear of masks.

I locked myself in a bathroom for hours one Halloween because I thought my older brother was going out in his gorilla mask. Turns out he was actually dressed as a woman, but that’s beside the point.

Halloween ended for me at a very young age, with a man in a “Scream” mask and poor little 4-year-old me running all the way home in tears. Since that day, Halloween for me has been buying the candy a few days later, when it’s on sale, and never having to leave my house on this dreaded day. This was my childhood … I hope you’re all jealous, because it rocked.

It also grinds my gears that I can’t watch “The Walking Dead” in peace without having to see commercials for “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” “Friday the Thirteenth” and “Halloween.” I just wanted to watch my horribly grotesque show about zombies without all these scary commercials. Is that honestly too much to ask for?

ABC Family’s 13 Nights of Halloween is much more my speed. “Hocus Pocus”? I can do that. “Halloweentown”? Sign me up. “Scooby Doo”? Oh, I’ll be there. “Friday the 13th”? Get that s**t away from me.

There is nothing fun about Hallow-

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een. I can buy the candy myself, and actually get the kinds I want.

I don’t like talking to people in real life, never mind going up to their door and begging them for candy.

I certainly don’t like dressing up, and if you’re my friend and you dress up in a mask for your costume, there’s a great chance we aren’t friends anymore. (Just ask my roommate, who put a Jabbawockeez mask on at a townhouse and came really close to having me reflexively punch her in the face).

Give me Christmas any day. Halloween can go.

I’ll have a Miller High Life.

No one has ever asked me why I like Halloween before. Honestly, I thought it was a given: Who doesn’t love dressing up as a favorite pop star/ movie villain/other thing people dress up as and binging on Snickers? The tradition was awesome as a kid, and it’s even more awesome now that we’re in college.

There’s a sense of camaraderie between people when they dress up in costume. Do you guys remember the year “The

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Dark Knight” came out and everyone and their mother dressed up as Heath Ledger’s Joker? Of course you do, don’t even pretend you didn’t love it. And how about the sense of satisfaction you get when you have the most clever, well put-together costume out of all your friends? The pride, man. The pride is like nothing else.

Speaking of pride, it seems everyone at this school is addicted to pumpkins, from their pumpkin pie to their pumpkin spice lattes. Well guess what: Halloween is all about pumpkins.

For Halloween you get to pick out a pumpkin that you will later cut open, gut out and carve a picture into. This year, one of my friends carved John Lennon’s face into her pumpkin. That’s right, his face.

But those aren’t even the best parts of Halloween. Don’t pretend you didn’t love running around door-to-door as a child, slowly becoming a fiend for anything with sugar.

We all got pretty good at figuring out which of our neighbors bought the good candy, which ones gave out apples and quarters and which ones just left out a bowl (the motherlode) with a sign that read, “Please take one.”

Last, and most importantly, you have the scaring. Nothing thrills me more than walking through haunted houses, having zombies jump out and scream at me or chase me with bloody axes.

We don’t say “trick or treat” for nothing, after all. So make sure you dress up tomorrow, and happy haunting.

Ask Miss Molly

Dear Miss Molly, Halloween is tomorrow and I still don’t have a costume. I don’t want to waste money on an outfit that I’m only going to wear for one night. Do you have any suggestions for easy costumes that I can make out of stuff I already have?

Sincerely, Costumeless

Dear Costumeless, You are absolutely right about wasting money on buying premade Halloween costumes. As college students, money is always tight, so why would you throw $20 down the drain on a sexy nurse costume? Think of all the Starbucks lattes or beers you could buy with that precious money.

Creating a Halloween costume with things you already have around your room is easy. For those ladies who like to hit the gym on a regular basis, working-out Barbie is an easy costume. Assuming you have one, wear a pink sports bra and black spandex leggings or shorts and sneakers. If you don’t have pink, any other bright colored sports bra will work. To finish off the look, create a “B” with pink paper and glue or safety pin it to the sports bra. Add some

bronzer to your face, mascara, and a bold pink lip. Throw your hair in a high side ponytail with a pink ribbon, add lots of jewels, and your look is complete! The outfit is comfy and cute. All you need now is to find your Ken, but I’m sure after a few cocktails that will be easy.

Now for the bros out there, find a couple buddies and be men in black. Most guys have suites anyway, so just wear a black suite and some shades and you are good to go.

If you’re a lady and aren’t big into working out or being overly girly, another easy idea is thing one and thing two. Dress up with you roomie in red and blue with thing one and thing two signs. Finish off the look with fun makeup and pigtails.

And for the boys who would rather not potentially ruin their best suite on a night out, an easy and funny idea is a nerdy runner. Put on your shortest pair of shorts (or even borrow your girlfriends), high socks, running shoes, and maybe even some sweatbands. If you’re very confident, go shirtless! Otherwise, a tight tank or singlet would work just fine. I hope some of these ideas are appealing to you, and if all else fails, you could always be a mouse. “I’m a mouse, duh.” Happy Halloween, Fairfield.

Love always, Miss Molly

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It's Halloween tomorrow. What's Volleyball won their 8th straight everyone doing to celebrate? game on Saturday. Think they'll repeat as MAAC champs?

What's the funniest sports moment you've ever seen?

If you had a pet, what would you dress them up as for Halloween?

What's the worst name you can think of for a scary movie?

What's the best name?

Wishing it was over already.

Probably when Paul Scholes jumped into the air and spiked the soccer ball like a volleyball player into the goal. And then he pretended that he had no idea why that was something he couldn't do.

I would dress my dog up as a different breed of dog. It would confuse so many people, and probably my poor dog. I would give it a severe identity crisis.

1) Gingerdeadman.

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I think they definitely have what it takes to repeat!

2) Gingerdeadman.

It's both the best and the worst.

Luigi DiMeglio Managing Editor

As a giant baby, I look forward to wearing an adult diaper – nothing else – striking up a nice conversation with a girl I don't know, and urinating on myself as I stare into her oblivious eyes.

I love that our volleyball team is nasty. I remember you could hear Alumni Halll rock from a distance outside when they won last year.

FYI: If we had a D1 men's volleyball team, I would dominate on it.

Anytime Tom watches an Eagles game, because they're an embarrassment, and Tom yelling at the TV is the only physical activity he gets. Also, when Mets outfielders run into each other chasing a ball.

Pets aren't allowed at the Townhouses, so I would dress my animal as a scandalous human.

Apparently those are encouraged up here. Did I mention this holiday is idiotic and I love it?

Best: Gonzaga Bathroom Diaries.

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Going to class, drinking, then dressing up as a sexy schoolgirl for the rest of the night. Y'know, just a typical Thursday. But any girl who comes to my house with a shorter skirt than me wins a special prize!

This team has become more clutch than Shane Victorino and finding the last beer in the back of the fridge, combined. No reason to see this ride end anytime soon, with a couple big games at home against Iona and Manhattan next weekend.

Watching our Managing Editor, Luigi, try to do anything athletic.

It starts out as funny, then it just gets sad.

I would dress my dog up as whatever it is that Michael Vick is afraid of so he keeps the hell away from it. Question is, how you dress up a dog as a playoff victory?

Worst name would be anything involving Cher, because that woman scares me more than almost anything in the world. Best name should have something with Meat House in it. Like Meat House 2: Fresh Meat.

Likely studying for those Friday morning exams the next day.

I called it earlier in the year, so I've gotta stick to my guns.

Nick Novak relieving himself on the field a few years ago was pretty interesting to say the least.

Nothing, because I have respect for myself.

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In Week 8, Calvin Johnson puts up huge numbers

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Another week has passed, and another entertaining Sunday of football is over.

This past week, Calvin Johnson proved that he is currently the best receiver in the NFL, catching 14 passes for 329 yards and a touchdown.

Although his yardage fell just short of Flipper Anderson’s 336 yards, a record dating all the way back to 1989, Anderson needed overtime to set his record, while Johnson proved himself worthy of his nickname, “Megatron,” by gaining all of his yards in regulation.

As if the game didn’t have enough excitement, the Detroit Lions scored with 12 seconds remaining to

overcome a late deficit and stun the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas.

This performance by Johnson should silence any critics and cement his reputation as the best receiver in the NFL. Are you in trouble because you own either the recently injured Julio Jones or the perennially injured Roddy White? Look no further than Harry Douglass, who is slated to be the next breakout star in the Atlanta Falcons’ receiver corps.

In the two games that he has played as the Falcons’ No. 1 receiver, Douglass has gained at least 120 yards in the air, and scored once. He has great value in Point Per Reception (PPR) leagues, since he catches many passes in addition to gaining many yards. He is a relatively new name to the NFL, so not everyone is aware of him.

As such, he is only owned in 80.8 percent of ESPN Fantasy Football Leagues. I would add him as soon as you can, as he has a great quarterback passing him the ball in Matt Ryan, and is Ryan’s only receiving threat other than Tony Gonzalez.

Another receiver that may have a breakout is Marvin Jones, wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. In Sunday’s matchup against the New York Jets and their tough defense, Jones caught eight passes for 144 yards and four touchdowns.

Although he is unlikely to put

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up such astounding numbers in the future, Jones has quietly produced over the past few weeks, scoring at least one touchdown in his past three games. He makes a good complement to A.J. Green, who often occupies the opposing team’s best defender, allowing Jones to face inferior coverage. Jones is owned in a whopping 1 percent of ESPN leagues, so even though he may not have as much success in the future as he did this past Sunday, I feel that he is a worthy pickup, if even just to see how well he does over the next few weeks.

A player to keep an eye on if you are in a PPR league is Jordan Reed, rookie tight end for the Washington Redskins. In my league, Reed has earned 28 and 17 points over the past two weeks, with many of his points coming from his multiple receptions.

His chemistry with quarterback Robert Griffin III, as well as his size (6 feet, 2 inches) and speed (he ran a 4.72 40-yard-dash at the NFL scouting combine last year) makes him a player with tremendous upside.

Since there aren’t many receiving threats in Washington at this moment, Reed seems likely to see plenty of work, so I wouldn’t hesitate to get him if he is available in your league. (He is available in 62 percent of ESPN leagues.)

Finally, I will discuss a topic that I usually don’t when it comes to fantasy football: kickers. Kickers are often

good or bad each week based on a combination of luck, the quality of the opponent and the offense’s prowess.

While this is still true, one kicker that has stood out to me this year is Mason Crosby, the Green Bay Packers’ kicker. He has made 17 of his 19 field goal attempts (89.5 percent), including five from 40 yards or more and two from 50 yards or more, as well as all 23 of his extra point attempts.

His accuracy combined with the fact that he plays for the offensively talented Packers makes him a very

good fantasy player. He is only owned in 60.1 percent of ESPN fantasy leagues, so if your kicker has underperformed this season, or you are just looking for a bye-week replacement kicker, you should look no further than Crosby. Any kicker that plays on Aaron Rodgers’ team is almost a lock to gain many points, and Crosby is no exception.

That’s all for this week, I’ll be back next Wednesday with more tips, hints and analyses.

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By Patrick Kiernan Contributing Writer On Oct. 26, the World Series Game 3 between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals was tied 4-4 going into the bottom of the ninth inning. Since the game was in St. Louis, the Cardinals had a chance to win the game as they were coming up to bat. With Brandon Workman on the mound for the Red Sox, Matt Adams stepped up to the plate with an immense amount of pressure.

Workman made easy work of Adams by striking him out swinging. The next batter, Yadier Molina, singled to right field to put the winning run on base. At this point, Red Sox manager John Farrell opted to put closer Koji Uehara in the game to pitch. Up until this point, Uehara had been lights-out in the postseason and posted an ERA under 1.00.

The first batter he faced, Allen Craig, doubled to left field and sent Molina to third base. The next batter up was Jon Jay and for lack of better wording, things just got crazy in his at-bat. Jay grounded into a fielder’s choice at second base, but Molina still ran to home plate from third base. The throw home was successful and Molina was tagged out.

However, in the same play, Craig ran to third base. In an attempt to get Craig out at third, Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia (now say his name five times fast) threw to third baseman Will Middlebrooks.

The throw was low and sent Middlebrooks to the ground as the ball rolled onto the outfield grass.

As Craig attempted to get

up and run home, he found himself toppled over the fallen Middlebrooks and was slowed down by the man he just fell over.

The throw home from left field was on time and Craig was clearly out.

However, he was declared safe by umpire Jim Joyce on account of obstruction by Will Middlebrooks.

Just like that, the Cardinals were winners of this game at a score of 5-4. They were then leading 2-1 in the World Series. The Cardinals players and coaches were ecstatic as they ran out of the dugout and onto the field to embrace Craig, the winning runner. On the other side, Red Sox manager John Farrell and his players were furious at the moment with Joyce for making such a controversial call. Regardless, the Cardinals were champions on what is one of the most rare play calls in World Series history.

Let’s take a look at the rule of obstruction according to the official MLB rulebook. “If a play is being made on the obstructed runner, the ball is dead and all runners shall advance, without liability to be put out, to the bases they would have reached, in the umpire’s judgment, if there had been no obstruction. The obstructed runner shall be awarded at least one base beyond the base he had last legally touched before the obstruction. Any preceding runners, forced to advance by the award of bases as the penalty for obstruction, shall advance without liability to be put out.”

So, according to this rule, Craig scored as he should have and things are just peachy for the Cardinals. But was Middlebrooks

actually interfering Craig on his way to home plate? Yes, he was flopped over in front of third base, but that was because he dove for the ball that missed his glove and rolled into the outfield.

Though, while Craig was running home, Middlebrooks stayed on the ground for a few seconds and made no attempt to move. Also, it appeared that he raised his feet up in the air as the runner was attempting to leap over him. Unless I’ve been doing it wrong all these years, that is not the first step towards getting up from a fall.

I vividly remember watching this game on Saturday with some of my friends. As soon as the obstruction call was made, two of them got into an uproar over why the call was right or wrong.

“Middlebrooks was in his way.

He even kicked his feet up to stop Craig,” was the argument for why it was right and, “Middlebrooks fell over because he was diving for the ball. He did nothing wrong,” was the argument for why it was wrong.

At this point, I addressed the both of them and said that whatever arguments they made would not change the game, so cut it out. The umpires are the only ones who get to call these baseball games. Not the fans. Not the coaches. Not the management. The umpires. Say what you will about Jim Joyce based on his previous umpiring errors, but this guy knows when to admit that he’s wrong.

Let’s not forget that back in 2010, after Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga was denied a perfect game on a wrong call

at first base by Jim Joyce, the umpire realized his blatant err.

After that game, Joyce addresses both Galarraga and the media and tearfully told them that his call was wrong and apologized for it. So, if Joyce feels that he made the right call in this World Series game, I sincerely believe him.

And while fans are still in upheaval over the controversial call, Red Sox manager John Farrell (who should be the most angry person in the world over the call) said in a post-game interview with USA Today that “We don't like it, but that's the rule we play under.” While the manager is not a fan of the

obstruction rule, he realizes that it is a part of baseball and has no quarrel over how it was used in this game.

I just wish that patrons of baseball would act in a more civil manner like Farrell has. You can babble all you want about the call, but the umpires made it because they felt it properly represented the rules outlined by the MLB and nothing can be done about it.

Would using video replay have helped in this situation? Maybe.

Regardless, the Cardinals should be thankful that Obstruction rule 7.06 is in existence since it helped them win a game in the most epic baseball series of them all, the World Series.

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By Patrick Kiernan Contributing Writer In these past few weeks, Fairfield men’s and women’s soccer coaches, Carl Rees and Jim O’Brien, respectively, have made great accomplishments. Carl Rees notched his 100th MAAC win as a coach and Jim O’Brien finished the season as the first ever coach of an undefeated Fairfield women’s soccer team at home.

For Coach Rees, the 100th career MAAC win came in a 2-1 victory over the Canisius Golden Griffiths on Oct. 12. A second half goal scored by Reco McLaren ’14 clinched the win for the Stags and gave Rees a rare accomplishment in his 20th season as the men’s soccer coach. Rees has had a prolific and seasoned career with soccer both locally and internationally.

When asked about the historic 100th MAAC win, Coach Rees had this to say, “To record a 100 wins is very rewarding. More than the victories on the field, it represents all those players and assistant coaches along the way who have played their part in the success of our program.”

Growing up in Bebington, England, Coach Rees played for both the Everton and Liverpool Football

Club youth teams. In 1984, he moved to the United States to attend Hartwick College where he played as a defender and a forward. In 1988, he signed with the Albany Capitals of the American Soccer League where he spent two years. Before coaching at Fairfield, Coach Rees served as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Hartwick College. In addition to coaching at Fairfield, he is the director of coaching for Everton America, a partner of Everton Football Club.

Coach Rees was the first ever men’s soccer coach to garner a postseason berth for Fairfield, which was done in 1999, 2006, 2008 and 2011. In 2006, he became the first Fairfield coach to win an NCAA tournament game with a 2-1 win over the University of Connecticut. In the other three years, the Stags lost in close games.

Additionally, Coach Rees was responsible for the team receiving its first ever national ranking back in 1998. The Stags received the number 24 ranking by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America in a top 25 poll. The team had a national ranking under Coach Rees for another five seasons.

Under Coach Rees, the Stags

have won about 60 percent of their games overall and 65 percent of their games against MAAC opponents. His men’s teams have advanced to seven MAAC championship games and won three of them. Coach Rees now has over 300 wins in his 20 years as coach of the Fairfield men’s soccer team. He has won MAAC Coach of the Year in 1998 and 2011.

Coach Rees had this to say when reflecting on his career at Fairfield, “It is a privilege to work for Fairfield University. I am extremely fortunate to do a job that I love. The players I have shared the experience with competing on behalf of the University have been the most special thing for me. The personalities and friendships formed with players and staff far surpass any individual honors.”

Similar to Coach Rees, women’s soccer Coach O’Brien has received his share of success in recent weeks. Last Saturday, the Stags won their seventh home game against the Niagara Purple Eagles, notching their first undefeated season at home. The only home game which they did not win resulted in a tie with Quinnipiac University.

So Coach O’Brien became the first Fairfield women’s soccer coach to ever coach an undefeated team at home.

“I’m very proud of the girls because that was one of the goals that we set: to win our home games, in particular the ones in conference.

We’ve achieved one of those goals we set for ourselves in the beginning of the season.” Coach O’Brien had this to say about his achievement.

As a former player, Coach O’Brien played as a goalkeeper for the men’s soccer team at Southern Connecticut State University. In the two seasons he started with the Owls, he had 17 shutouts and led his team to the 1988 NCAA Championship game.

His coaching career started with his alma mater, where he led the women’s soccer team to an NCAA Tournament berth and got to a number seven rank among Division II teams.

Now in his 11th year, Coach O’Brien has led the women’s soccer team to one MAAC regular season crown, two NCAA Tournament berths and has received numerous accolades and honors. In 2008, the team finished with 15 wins and had an NCAA Tournament berth. This year, Coach O’Brien was named the NSCAA/Adidas Northeast Region Coach of the Year. Also, Fairfield received 16 votes in the final NSCAA National poll.

In the 2010-11 campaign, women’s soccer put together an 11-6-2 record and won their first league title since 2002. Also, the team won a share of the regular season title and Coach O’Brien won MAAC Coach of the Year. They finished this season with a program-record 11 shutouts behind MAAC Defensive Player of the Year goalkeeper Kelly Boudreau ’11.

Being a former goalkeeper himself, Coach O’Brien’s team is touted for its excellent defense. So far this season, the team has seven shutouts and is led by Kathleen Early ‘15 as goalkeeper and Jac Ley ’14 as defender.

In light of the excellent season the women’s team is currently putting together, Coach O’Brien said, “We follow up with the MAAC Tournament. The goal right now is to get a top seed so we can get a bye in that first round.”

These soccer teams coached by Rees and O’Brien are each putting together solid seasons and have made their coaches proud. By gaining accolades such as a 100th win and an undefeated home season, Rees and O’Brien, respectively, are recognized as successful coaches who can lead their teams to great triumphs.