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Where There’s Smoke, There’s a Juul? By Claire Monahan News Editor
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Joe Jonas performs with band DNCE as the featured artist for this year’s fall concert.
Red Sea Gladness By Julia Monteleone Assistant News Editor
Alumni Hall was showered in red spotlights and cheers as Men’s and Women’s Basketball celebrated a pep rally in a halffull gym on Friday, Oct. 12. Red Sea Madness brought a large crowd, not large enough however to fill the gym. Before the arrival of Joe Jonas and his band DNCE, Stags dressed in red participated in dance competitions and relay races. The crowd went wild when their peers got up in front of the whole gym to participate in a dance competition that included the song “Cotton Eye Joe.” Two
participants even Irish-danced to pop songs played by the D.J. The Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams also faced off in a threepoint competition which was won by the women’s team. The Fairfield University’s Cheer and Dance team performed in tandem. Sadly, the cheerleading squad fell woefully short when it came to stunts, dropping each other and struggling to keep their routine going. The dance team’s performance on the other hand, went off without a hitch. “It’s always so exciting and fun to perform in front of a big crowd because we feed off of the energy of the crowd and it gets us
all really pumped up,” explained Casey Chua ‘21, a member of the dance team. ”It’s a little nerve-wracking before we start our routines but once the music goes on and we see everyone, we forget about everything else and just dance!” Following the pep rally, students were asked to step out of the gym to enjoy the food trucks while members of the Fairfield University Student Association transitioned the gym to be ready for the concert. Super Duper Weenie, Colony Grill and Garden Catering all parked their trucks
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The invention of the electronic cigarette was originally seen as a helpful tool to help long term smokers avoid the more harmful components of cigarette smoke. However, e-cigarettes are being increasingly used by children as young as middle school with products like Juuls, a small USB shaped device. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that, of current e-cig users ages 18-24, 40 percent had not previously smoked cigarettes. While it is recognized that using e-cigs, or vaping, is less harmful than smoking cigarettes, it is still not safe. In the liquid of e-cigs, sometimes called vape juice, there could be volatile organic compounds, ultrafine particles or carcinogens. Most vape juice contains nicotine, which is detrimental to a young adult’s developing brain. Nicotine can damage sections of the brain that modulate impulse control, learning and attention. Juul pods specifically have the same amount of nicotine as a pack of 20 cigarettes. On Sept. 28, the Food and Drug Administration carried out a surprise inspection of Juul headquarters. After the unexpected visit, the FDA left with over a thousand documents associated with Juul’s sales and marketing operations. This was seen as another example of the FDA’s crackdown on vape manufacturers after it declared that levels of teenage vaping have grown to, “an epidemic proportion.” Some lawmakers have even proposed banning e-cigs. On Oct. 10, the Chief Executive of Hong
Kong, Carrie Lam, announced in a speech that her government was drafting legislation to ban the shipment, production, purchase, distribution and marketing of vapes in the interest of public health. Because of the relative novelty of vaping among young adults, there has not been research into the long term health implications of e-cig usage. On Oct. 2, students received an email prompting them to fill out a survey that would contribute to vaping research. Assistant professor of Nursing Susan Bartos, Ph.D., is conducting a study about vaping experiences and perceptions among college students. The aims of the study are to understand the prevalence of vaping at Fairfield, the setting in which students vape and the general awareness of and feelings toward vaping. The survey disseminated to Fairfield students has already been taken by students at Sacred Heart University. According to Bartos, the data provided by the survey would be incredibly valuable to researchers as vaping becomes more widespread. “As Fairfield University continues to move in the direction of a 100 percent tobacco-free environment, understanding vaping behaviors will allow for better educational and support interventions for those in need,” Bartos wrote in an email to The Mirror. Students interested in completing the survey should do so before data collection closes on Oct. 19.
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The evening started with a pep rally featuring dance off and dunking contests (left) students sing along to DNCE’s popular songs such as ‘Toothbrush’ and ‘Kissing Strangers.’
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in the lawn between John A. Barone Campus Center and Alumni Hall. Junior Miles McKinley was one of the many members of FUSA who took part in making sure the event was fun for all students in attendance. “I’m very excited. We are out here checking tickets and we have allowed in 650 very excited Stags into this arena tonight,” said McKinley who serves as a program coordinator for sports and recreation events. At this point in the evening the doors had been closed for the Red Sea Madness portion of the evening and more students would be allowed in when the concert was about to begin. According to FUSA, a total of 872 tickets were sold, 829 of which were scanned that evening. No transports were reported from the concert. Senior Tom Boutros, assistant director of programming at FUSA said of the result, “That is a retention rate of 95 percent, which was the highest we’ve had for the Red Sea and the Concert since the collaboration began in 2016.” First-year Diana Smith was ready to enjoy her first time at Red Sea Madness. “It’s our freshman year so we are trying to experience everything. Joe Jonas is like a childhood dream,” said Smith. Frontman Joe Jonas was the main focus for many students who bought tickets to the event. SophPatrick Getz/ The Mirror omore Christina Ference chose not to attend T-Pain Crowds of students wearing red Fairfield apparel compose the “Red Sea,” the namesake of the pep rally event. last year, making this the first time she had attended the event. The result was an intimate concert with the band, many students being able to get “We [her and her friend] love DNCE. The pep close to the stage since there weren’t as many attendees. rally is fun but I can’t wait to see DNCE,” explained Ference. “In all, I think the show was incredibly successful. There is always a bit of risk This year tickets were more expensive, costing $45. FUSA held a “flash sale” in an associated with changing things like Red Sea Madness, but I think DNCE was an excellent effort to sell more tickets, discounting the price to $35 two days before the event. For choice compared to some of the rappers we have had in past years,” said Olivia McEvoy some students the discount still wasn’t enough to convince them to buy a ticket. ‘19, the Director of Programming at FUSA. Junior Christina Gibbons said, “For me personally it wasn’t worth the money. I feel Some students were even able to catch the band as the performers left Alumni Hall like they could have done a better job of finding a better artist that interested more people on their way back to their trailers – stealing handshakes, selfies, photographs and autoon campus. With all the money we spend on tuition they could have found someone betgraphs from Joe Jonas and other band members. ter. I didn’t have interest in the pep rally or the band so I didn’t care to buy a ticket.”
Don’t Be Afraid of Your Own Shadow Annual Alumni Job Shadow Program provides students valuable career experiBy Alicia Phaneuf Editor-in-Chief
& Career Development Center – that takes place over the course of winter break. This program, running from Dec. 20 - Jan. 18, is Winter break is a period of time where students are open to all juniors and seniors who hope to gain insight on faced with the interesting balance of family, relaxation and a possible internship, post-graduation position, or simply work. It’s this awkward month-long period where there’s to learn about different options are available in their field not enough days to secure a new job or internship but, for of study. The Alumni Job Shadow Program takes students students who are anxious about beginning internships reon a half-day or full-day journey through the everyday lated to their field of study, this long span of time can seem work-life of a Fairfield University alum. This special inunproductive. One way to combat the winter break lull sight will give students the ability to gain exposure to what and continue building your career network is by applying a working professional experiences on a day-to-day basis. for Fairfield University’s Alumni Job Shadow Program – Additionally, students who participate in the Alumni sponsored by the Alumni Association and the Academic Job Shadow Program will receive advice from fellow Stags about their industry, how to apply for various positions and anything else students may want to know about the professional world. In a statement to ACDC, which was then provided to The Mirror, Adelyn Galang ‘18 expressed her gratitude to ACDC for providing this program to students. “I participated in the Fairfield Job Shadow Program in January [2018] with the HR team of Ascena Retail Group, and through building connections during that I was able to land an internship with Ann Taylor,” said Galang. “My site marPhoto Contributed by ACDC keting internship just ended last week and since then I have now Alfredo Torres ‘18, sports editor emeritus, shadowed at ESPN last winter.
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I am so grateful to Fairfield University for providing me with such a wonderful opportunity that ultimately helped me to land my first job post-grad. - Jillian Rea ‘18
transitioned into a full time role as a performance marketing coordinator on the Loft and Lou & Grey team.” Alumna Jillian Rea ‘18 shared similar sentiments. “I completed my Job Shadow in January [2018] at the Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office under Diane Schmidt. Today, I am starting my third week as a full-time employee in the MGH Development Office as a development associate on the Corporate and Foundation Relations team. I am so grateful to Fairfield University for providing me with such a wonderful opportunity that ultimately helped me to land my first job post-grad. During orientation, we were told that approximately 1% of people who apply for jobs at MGH get hired, and I know I have Fairfield University to thank for that,” said Rea. According to a news@fairfield story, last year the program matched 260 students (about 20 more than 2017) with 141 alumni (about 20 less than 2017) from organizations that ranged from Facebook and LinkedIn to Michael Kors and WebMD. Applications are open until Friday, Oct. 19 and students who decided to apply must submit a resume to Stags4Hire. Still not sure if you want to register? Find more information about this program on fairfield.edu/jobshadow or call Deirdre Bennett in the office of Academic & Career Development at 203-254-4000 ext. 2150 with any questions.
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The Mirror Reflects on this Week in Social Media:
Compiled by Claire Monahan Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety.
Wednesday, 10/10 9:32 p.m. An unwanted guest was reported at the townhouses. The individual was identified as a student and referred to student conduct. Saturday, 10/13 12:52 a.m. Residence Life staff reported the odor of marijuana in Campion Hall. The individual was referred to student conduct. 8:42 a.m. A stop sign was stolen from the corner of Leeber Rd. and Lynch Rd. 8:41 p.m. There was a report of a missing person. The individual was located after a brief search. 11:35 p.m. A bicycle was vandalized outside 47 Mahan Rd. Anyone with any information is asked to contact DPS. Sunday, 10/4 1:05 a.m. There was an incident of narcotics possession at the Japanese Gardens at Bellarmine Hall. 5:21 a.m. A non-student attempted to enter campus with a fake ID. The ID was confiscated. 1:36 p.m. A father of a Fairfield College Preparatory School student reported his son’s iPad stolen from Rafferty Stadium on Friday, Oct. 12.
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Fr. Mark Scalese to Take New Position in Chicago Scalese and students reflect on his years spent at the University By Alicia Phaneuf Editor-in-Chief By Sabina Dirienzo Chief Copy Editor
At the conclusion of the 2018-19 school year, Fairfield University will be saying goodbye to Campus Ministry director Fr. Mark Scalese, S.J. On Oct. 11, students were sent an email explaining that Scalese will be taking on a new position of superior of First Studies and vice-superior of Gonzaga House Jesuit Community in Chicago, IL. Though some Stags may have never met Scalese personally, many saw him as more than just the director of campus ministry – but as a friend and mentor. “Fr. Mark has been a great part of Campus Ministry
in my time at Fairfield,” said Seamus O’Brien ‘20, Eucharistic Minister, Former Co-Chair of Fairfield Challenge, Immersion Trip Leader and Interfaith peer minister. “I know he has an amazing opportunity ahead of him but he will be missed by many students, including myself. Not only did he make Campus Ministry incredibly welcoming to all students, but he also always put forth a strong effort to have his finger on the pulse of the student body.” Scalese contemplated his experiences as director of Campus Ministry. “For students who go to mass regularly, they have an experience of church that is quite positive and unlike anything they’ve experienced back home,” reflected Scalese. “For students who go on our service-immersion trips to Read Fairfield on Page 4
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Contending with the Constitution ‘In Trump We Trust’ explores the President’s relationship with America’s civil religion By Sabina Dirienzo Chief Copy Editor
What does the constitution really mean in 2018 politics? Sponsored by Civic Education & Democratic Engagement, “In Trump We Trust” gave students the space to discuss the power of American political symbols under the direction of Aaron Weinstein, Ph.D., visiting professor of politics. On Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m., students found themselves navigating the murky world of American political thought. Weinstein framed the conversation regarding President Donald Trump in relation to the concept of America’s civil religion. The American civil religion, or civil faith, is the process by which the American people places symbolic, sacred importance on the founding fathers, the constitution and the declaration of independence. This civil religion often juxtaposes American symbols with Christian symbols, such as when Abraham Lincoln is compared with a risen Jesus Christ in the Apotheosis of Abraham Lincoln. In many ways, the constitution acts like the Bible. The civil faith places the presidents as moral leaders, and ensures that the ‘sacred texts’ of the United States still
have a place in modern politics. Weinstein explained that this concept “connects the American people to the nation.” As compared to other presidents, Trump does not lean on the constitution, he has not placed himself as a
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What happens to our politics when we stop referring to these documents?” - Aaron Weinstein, Ph.D.
moral leader and does not seem to have regard for the civil faith. While other presidents usually try to encourage the civil religion, Trump has not. Weinstein summed it up with: “2016 is really, really weird.” The small group of 10 students in John A. Barone
Campus Center room 200 discussed the civil religion, the current presidency, Trump and the press and the potential for the changing of political norms in the United States. Weinstein ultimately posed the question, “What happens to our politics when we stop referring to these documents?” The consensus, among those in the room, was that we don’t know. “I felt like it was really eye opening to learn in an unaffiliated way of how deeply Trump is badly affecting the way the presidency is seen,” said Melyssa Gagliardi ‘22, “Definitely setting bad standards for future presidents.” “My main hope for students is for them to hear new perspectives and engage in conversation,” explained Zachary Quiñones ‘18, Civic Engagement coordinator. “I would hope that students would feel more comfortable having conversations like we did with Dr. Weinstein.” Quiñones continued, “This event will hopefully be the beginning of a new series of events featuring faculty, staff and alumni who wish to engage students in constructive dialogue.” Other events sponsored by CEDE include the “Across the Aisle” discussions, voter registration tables and a midterm election viewing party on Nov. 6.
New Sexual Assault Training Required of All Students By Julia Monteleone Assistant News Editor
On Oct. 1, Fairfield University announced that all returning undergraduates would be required to complete a new training program to teach students about sexual assault. For the past six years, the University has utilized the program “Haven” for firstyears to complete upon entrance into Fairfield. The new program, titled “Not Anymore”, focuses on essential topics such as sexual assault, domestic violence and bystander intervention. Students are required to receive a 75 percent or above on the test provided. Even if students pass the pretest, they still must complete the entire course. The program includes videos and multiple choice questions that aim to prepare students for college and life in general. With sexual assault being especially prevalent in the news today, “Not Anymore” covers multiple topics, but focuses mainly on sexual assault. This program is assigned because of the impression that, now more than ever, it is vital for students to know not only how to prevent instances of sexual assault, but what to do in the case of one. Movements like the #MeToo movement are in the spotlight due to the vast number of women who have decided to come forward after having survived sexual assault. “Not Anymore” aims to educate students on how to handle situations that happen all too often in a college setting; however, many students are reluctant to complete the program. Junior Sarah Whalen said, “I have very mixed feelings about this requirement. Although this is a really important topic to address on college campuses, I assumed it would be like the alcohol education course that I had taken. Those you can pretty much
complete in one sitting and even though they are short, they get straight to the point. This one includes recordings of survivors talking of their experiences and these are extremely moving, while the test questions just make the course long and tedious.” The program requires students to watch multiple videos from survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and alcohol abuse followed by a test for each. “Being required to take a course and receive a certain percentage takes away from the actual ‘oh my God’ feelings that students have when watching the videos and I think this is a much more valuable way of getting the message across,” continued Whalen ’20. Unlike previous years, students will be required to do the program every year they return to Fairfield. According to associate dean of students Dr. William Johnson Ph.D., “Moving forward with the 2019 and 2020 academic year, each year all undergraduate students will be required to complete ‘Not Anymore.’ There are two forms of the platform. There is one for the new students in the community and one that is called a refresher course program that all returning students will have to complete.” “Through our review and our consultation with other universities across the country, we came to the conclusion that ‘Not Anymore’ was one of the better products out there and found that it was a cost effective means of providing a good education for students,” Johnson explained. Some students felt that, after taking “Haven” upon arriving at Fairfield as a firstyear, completing “Not Anymore” seemed tedious. “As a nursing student with a large workload I feel like it does not make sense for me to have to take time out of my studying to do a program similar to one I have already completed. I do respect the importance of programs like these though,” said Nicole Spinelli ’20. Returning students are required to finish the program by Nov. 16.
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other countries and parts of the United States, their lives and perspectives on life are changed forever. And for students who go on our retreats such as Kairos, they have such intense experiences of faith and community, that they tell all their friends that they have to go as well.” Scalese came to Fairfield University in 2004 as a member of the faculty in visual & performing arts. In 2010, he was promoted to associate professor and, in 2015, he entered his current position. Before he pursued his Masters of Fine Arts and became a professor, but after he was ordained as a priest, Scalese was an associate producer for Frank Frost Productions in Washington, D.C. There, he helped the film company to produce “religious, spiritual and educational documentaries and videos for public television and cable TV.” “I remembered how much I had enjoyed teaching high school video production several years earlier and the kind of impact I had on my students, and thought I would be able to take that to the next level working with college students,” explained Scalese. While at Fairfield, Scalese contributed to a plethora of campus needs centered around Campus Ministry including: renovation of the Egan Chapel, the development and hosting of the Fairfield Challenge, an increase of hospitality to students by providing coffee and snacks in the McGrath Commons and a greater online presence. Scalese also aided in the expansion of ministry influence to seniors living at Fairfield Beach with an outdoor Mass as well as Prophets, Pints and Pizza. “As someone who as been actively involved in Campus Ministry for over three years, Father Mark has been helpful to my spiritual growth and has wanted to get to know me on a personal level. He enjoys engaging with students and being involved with campus life. He will be greatly missed in Campus Ministry,” said Kristen Yost ‘19, a coordinator in the Eucharistic Ministry community, employee of Campus Ministry and previous director of the Escape retreat. Junior Margaret Morrell, coordinator for Eucharistic Ministers, program coordinator for Kairos and member of Lord’s Chords, echoed Yost’s sentiments. “I wish him the best of luck. He was a great campus minister and mentor for a lot of us and he will be missed,” said Morrell. The email announcing Scalese’s departure explained that the new director of Campus Ministry will be selected by the University in conjunction with the Society of Jesus.
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Climate Change is Humanity's Unignorable Responsibility
The existence of climate change is not a philosophical debate. There is an overwhelming consensus among climate scientists that the temperature of the Earth is increasing, and humans are responsible. Yet, it is the de facto position of one of the two major United States political parties that climate change does not exist. The president, part of this party, has repeatedly called climate change a hoax made up by China. As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency, in complete defiance of both its name and intended purpose, is doing everything it can to repeal regulations designed to protect the environment while issuing gag orders to prevent government scientists from even discussing the issue. But, of course, Republican opposition to climate change has nothing to do with the scientific questions. For all the talk of hoaxes, the real deciding factor is that there are some very powerful, very wealthy people with a vested interest in making sure fossil fuels remain profitable, and they have made it clear that they will use their money and power to support any politician who will execute their desires. In so doing, these corrupt politicians have subordinated the needs of the many to the greed of the few, risking the survival of our species and our planet for the sake of profit. Both to ensure the continued survival of our species and because of the many other societal benefits of green energy, it’s time for the United States to put this silly and anti-intellectual nonsense behind us once and for all and put its full support behind efforts to mitigate rising temperatures and waters. Some people may see the IPCC report as terrifying and grim, and in a way it is, but it can also be a source of hope. There’s still a way to keep the increase in temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and, though we may have to move Heaven and Earth to do it, I do believe that we can. As a species, we’ve done some pretty incredible things, from eradicating deadly maladies to travelling to the moon. Though this may well be the hardest task we’ve ever faced, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With our survival on the line, it is both possible and imperative that we unite with common purpose to save the world for ourselves and for our children.
By Timothy Dillon Contributing Writer
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, published a report authored by 91 scientists from 40 nations detailing the steps Humanity would have to undertake to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and the likely consequences if we fail to do so. The report paints a picture of a dire future that may come, caused by rising tides that could lead to poverty, starvation and a massive refugee crisis, but it also reassures that there is still time to avert this future if we really put in the effort. Therein lies the problem. The world has known about climate change for a while, but if we’re going to mitigate the damage we will need to do a lot more than what has been done so far. That being said, the world has taken some laudable steps toward mitigating climate change. Notable among these steps was the Paris Agreement, a treaty signed by 181 nations in which signatories agreed to voluntarily comply with self imposed limits on carbon emissions with the intention of limiting global warming to 2 degrees Celsius. While certainly not perfect, the Paris Agreement was a positive step toward limiting the damage of climate change, which is why it was so utterly nonsensical that in August of 2017, the United States decided to pull out of the Paris Agreement, citing economic motivations. After Syria signed onto the agreement in November of 2017, the United States became the only country in the world to reject the treaty. This certainly is not to say that every nation that’s signed on to the agreement has a perfect environmental record, but it does mean the United States is the only nation that currently refuses to take this nominal step towards addressing climate change. The fact that we even think of climate change as a debate is insane. There are many issues in contemporary politics with multiple well represented positions, and, though I believe the positions some people take on these issues to be wrong, if not abhorrent, I still believe that there exists room for disagreement and debate. Creative Commons/Wikimedia Commons and projectsurvivalmedia.org
Taylor Swift on Politics: Too Little, Too Late By Sabrina Trueheart Copy Editor
Celebrities are are typically not silent when it comes to politics. However, pop-country crossover celebrity Taylor Swift has kept silent over the years regarding her political beliefs. That all changed when she posted an Instagram picture on Oct. 7 stating that she cannot support any political figure who will not protect and fight for human rights. The words she wrote did not blatantly tell us whether she was a Democrat or a Republican, only that she believes in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights and the fight to end racial discrimination. Why is it such a big deal for Swift to finally voice her political opinions since the 2016 election? It is because, whether we like it or not, celebrities play a large role in our lives as young people. Every time we open our social media accounts, we find more reasons to worship (or roll our eyes at) today’s pop stars, rappers and television personalities. Celebrities can certainly make us want to gouge our eyes out, but I believe that celebrities can pose as role models for the younger generation. Besides the people in our families, these are the people we tend to look up to. Ever since I was in elementary school, I have viewed Taylor Swift as a role model because she received a recording contract at age 16, making her one of the youngest women to ever be signed to a record label. As a music major who has worked for years to have my personal music heard by more than 30 people, I have to say her story is impressive. But, since the 2016 election that sent myself and many others into a four-year state of sadness, I always wondered why one of my most prominent childhood role models never spoke out about today’s political climate. In the back of my mind, I told myself it did not matter what Swift’s political views were, because her music and her hunger for
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success were what made me respect her initially. But so many of my being. Who wouldn’t want that, anyway? Keeping your political beliefs a secret isn’t the worst mistake other celebrity icons voiced their political beliefs even before the results of the 2016 election. Many thoughts went through my head, that you can make as a celebrity. However, it may alter fan’s opinions of perhaps Swift voted for Donald Trump and was afraid to speak out, or you. For Taylor Swift, her devoted fans are either going to love her even me personally, I have started that she simply did not have an opinion or care. On Jan. 21, 2017, Swift more or turn on her. For tweeted her support for the Women’s March, and her pride in being a to search for new celebrity role models who woman. This tweet surprised me, though her silence on politics was have stood up for evstill not necessarily broken. It did not make me respect her more, or erything I believe in make me believe she was a liberal. In fact, it more so confused me and since the beginning made me respect her slightly less. Thousands and thousands of young of this downward girls look up to you, Taylor. What message are you sending to your spiral. fans if you cannot come out of the dark and tell us what your political party is? In 2018, it is common for celebrities to preach their political beliefs. Typically these views are left-leaning, but we have few public figures on the opposite side of the spectrum, such as Swift’s nemesis Kanye West. West is not exactly a sane or decent human being, making it difficult to have an inch of respect for his controversial political beliefs. Meanwhile, extraordinary celebrities with big hearts and undying devotion to their fans deserve respect in all aspects, especially those with strong political beliefs. Ariana Grande, for example, has endured much pain since the Manchester Arena Bombing on May 22, 2017 and the death of her ex-boyfriend, Mac Miller. However, she still wakes up everyday, performs and has even held a benefit concert in that very arena for the victims of the bombing. In addition to her courage and empathy, Grande is a diehard liberal who has spoken about women’s and LGBTQ+ rights. Grande is one of my newest celebrity role models because it is no Pictured: singer Taylor Swift Creative Commons/Wikimedia Commons secret that she wants happiness and equality for every human
The years where bullying is most often signified by bruises and cruel words shouted in hallways has passed. Now, pre-teens and teens are more likely to be subject to bullying through other means — technology. Cyberbullying is a problem. It’s when someone is harassed through electronic means such as texts, emails or social media. A notable problem, many social media websites have been called to try to stop cyberbullying in their outlets. Instagram is the latest company to do so with the new anti-bullying and bullying-comment filters, which are run using Artificial Intelligence technology. While these filters are nice in theory, they are not realistic in practice. From how these filters are described, at least in the case of their use in regards to published photographs, this AI technology would only scan
what has already been published, then send the information gathered to humans who would deem if it should be removed or not. This is not helpful because, as soon as a post is published, it does harm. Even if it is removed before the victim of the bullying sees it, others still may, giving them time to screenshot it and share with others, or to simply damage the victim’s reputation, and life, more. It’s a nice thought to use AI technology in this manner, but it isn’t very helpful except to get rid of the content more quickly than in the past when an insulting Facebook page may be reported and still take over a week to disappear. However, this disappearance does not change the fact that the photo or page was published to begin with. At the same time, Instagram also released a new
feature called the Kindness Camera Effect on Oct. 9. This effect spreads kindness and positivity across Instagram by enabling people to support other users with positive comments and hearts, which appear on their screens when shared. While this does not actively stop bullying from occurring, it does spread more positivity to all users, which could help reduce negativity and also help those who have received negativity over Instagram, other social media outlets or in person. Instagram is definitely taking a progressive step, using technology that is in rapid development to solve a serious problem in today’s society, but they have a long way to go before they have a solution that actually prevents bullying, as the name “Anti-bullying” alludes, rather than aiding in removing some of the damage and harmful content cyber-bullying leaves behind.
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The Broadway and Hollywood Divide Should Remain Intact By Catherine Santangelo Contributing Writer
and plays were for so many standards written in Broadway’s Golden Age.” The same can be said for musicals being a natural source for movies, which is shown in how “Cats”, as well as many other shows, are being created into movies. It is interesting to me that with the power and creativity that Hollywood has, they need to mooch off of Broadway shows created for the stage instead of creating more of their own ideas for movies. I think that, with the abilities that the movie industry has today, there should not be such a dependence of Hollywood on Broadway for inspiration for their movies. If too many Broadway musical recreations are made, it could possibly take away from the magic and success that theatre has and could have in the future. There are some criticisms that go along with my opinion about why movies and Broadway musicals should remain separate for the most part. One criticism from The Washington Post is that the combination “may be sabotaging ingenuity in one of
Well-known and beloved Broadway musical “Cats” has big plans to become a musical movie, set to be released on Dec. 20, 2019. “Cats” was created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and is based on a collection of poems from the “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by T.S. Eliot. The poems follow the secret world of the Jellicle cats. Tom Hooper, director of “The King’s Speech” and “Les Miserables”, is set to direct it, and the script is to be written by Lee Hall. There are already some cast members lined up for this movie musical, including Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, James Corden and Ian McKellen. Jennifer Hudson is the only cast member with a role currently assigned, and she will be playing Grizabella. “Cats” will be just the latest in a long line of Broadway shows to hit the cinemas. The New York Times says, “it is an unspoken rule that every money making property must be revived, rebooted or reimagined at least twice” so this “could explain why ‘Cats’ is finally getting the full-on cinematic treatment.” I do not compl e t e ly agree with this statement, because although there are some great remakes of famous musicals, every great story does not need to be “reimagined at least twice.” Some don’t even need to be reimagined once. As much as I love a great musical movie recreation, too many can take away from the special qualities that an original Broadway show possesses. Musicals seem to have taken the movie industry by storm. After all, music is such an integral part of entertainment, so how can you not include it in cinema? Composer Alan Menken, known for his Oscar win- n i n g compositions for Disney movies such as “The Little Mermaid”, “Pocahontas”, “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast”, shared his thoughts with The Washington Post about this trend, arguing that “movies are a natural source Pictured: The 1998 West End cast of 'CATS' for musicals, just as books
America’s proudest native art forms”, and some ask “aren’t all these adaptations trumping fresh ideas?” If Hollywood keeps pumping out remakes of famous and popular Broadway shows, people are going to flock to those movies instead of to new musicals being performed live on stage. The Washington Post says that this is because most people can be “leery of paying $100 and up for tickets to something they know nothing about.” People are drawn to stories that they already know and love, and if they are being shown as a movie at a movie theatre, which is much more cheaper and accessible, they are most likely going to choose to do that over paying tons of money to see a new musical and story on Broadway. Movies definitely seem to be more popular than Broadway theatre performances today, mainly because movies are much cheaper to see and there are new ones out almost every week to keep people entertained. When you turn famous Broadway shows into movies, the shows become more accessible to audiences that people can enjoy over and over again, without ever actually going to see them on Broadway. For me personally, I definitely go to the movies more than I go to the theatre, mainly because it is much less expensive and more accessible. This idea of the movies being more accessible to people already makes Broadway a second option, and with Hollywood recreating Broadway shows, it takes away from the special elements of theatre. I love a good musical on the screen, so I don’t think remakes should stop being produced entirely, but I do think it is important that some shows stay o n the stage in order to preserve the essence of Broadway. I strongly believe that “Cats” is going to be a stellar movie based on the intriguing cast and great director lined up to create it, and I’m excited to see what Hollywood has in store for bringing this show to the big screen!
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Art is for Meaning, Not a Pricetag By Kallan Hook Contributing Writer Notorious street-artist Banksy of Bristol shocked auctioneers at Sotheby’s on Oct. 5 when his painting shredded after it was sold for $1.4 million. Banksy, whose identity remains unknown, rose to fame in the late 1990s when his artwork began appearing on walls and alleys throughout the United Kingdom. He is notorious for creating pieces of political satire and dystopian lands, always critiquing the capitalist society driven by commodity. The shredding of Banksy’s coveted 'Girl with Balloon' painting not only created a viral phenomenon, but it also skyrocketed the value of the already $1.4 million piece. Such a shocking event brings greater awareness to Banksy’s ultimate idea: we are a consumer and commodity driven society. Art is supposed to be a priceless expression of intimate emotions and issues, but now art has become subjected to a capitalist society in which money outweighs talent. Certain art pieces are able to sell for such a high price, not due to the meaning of the piece or the hours of labor, but b e -
cause of the popularity of the artists. Auctioneers focus on the money rather than the message. In terms of owning a piece of Banksy’s work, do the bidders genuinely care about the work, or do they care about being able to say that they own one of Banksy’s pieces? Since the beginning of Banksy’s public art career, the unknown artist has created work not meant to be auctioned, but rather meant to be enjoyed for free by the public. The shredding symbolizes the freedom that Banksy has with his art. His pieces are not confined to a small frame being sold for auction, rather his pieces ravish un-kept walls and alleyways. Banksy’s artwork not only displays political activism and global progress, but also highlights a sense of freedom and beauty in the graffiti sector of art. Ultimately, Banksy’s shredding his art is a priceless act that helps transcend the art community into an understanding that we cannot sacrifice message for materiality. Similar to Banksy’s platform of actively critiquing societal norms through artwork is Chinese contemporary artist, Ai Weiwei. Weiwei creates satirical art pieces that criticize Chinese politics, particularly focusing on democracy and human rights. Weiwei has produced a variety of documentaries sharing intimate views of poverty-stricken city alleys and street ways, or focusing on a young Chinese citizen attempting to return to his home country, who was denied entrance of eight times. Each one of Weiwei’s pieces uniquely displays a controversial critique of Chinese society and government control. In connection to Banksy, Weiwei is an artist who focuses on political activism, rather than creating for commercial gain. Both artists shy away from auctions and consumer demand, as Banksy and Weiwei create to bring awareness toward disputed topics. Banksy and Weiwei did not share their talent with the world for it to be confined to a frame, and sold for an generous price. Rather, these artists create their work to bring awareness towards pressing issues that are often neglected. Therefore, the art community should stop focusing on what to price the piece for, but rather take a step back and comprehend the message. Reflect on the meaning of the piece, not how much the artist is worth.
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Ubuntu and Togetherness: 'Hoops for Africa: Ubuntu Matters' Mimi Loughlin Contributing Writer Ubuntu. The first time I heard this word, I was in college taking an African Dance class. Near the end of class one day, my professor asked us to gather in a circle around her. "Repeat after me," she said, "Ubuntu." As my professor explained, Ubuntu means “I am because you are” and “you are because I am.” Ubuntu is a Bantu word that most closely translates to meaning “empathy” in English. This philosophy of Ubuntu is reflected throughout the documentary “Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters,” directed by Dan Hedges and produced by Taylor Sharp. Without giving too much away, the documentary focuses on the development of basketball in the African continent. The documentary intersperses various perspectives throughout the work, from small children who learn basketball with the help of the non-profit Hoops for Hope, which aids the development and education of children in Zimbabwe and South Africa, to the 2007-8 Boston Celtics, who overcame a losing streak to win the 2008 NBA championships with the help of Ngoni Mukukula, the Zimbabwe Center Director of Hoops for Hope who taught the Celtics the philosophy of Ubuntu. The film showcases several African basketball players and NBA greats like Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo, Luol Deng and Luc Mbah a Moute, among others. I saw “Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters” during the screening held at Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m on Oct. 11. After the screening there was a panel discussion with Taylor Sharp, the film’s producer, Fairfield University’s
Bryan Ripley Crandall, Ph.D., director of the Connecticut Writing Project and assistant professor in the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions, Sydney Johnson, the Fairfield University Men’s basketball coach and Mark Crandall, the creator and executive director of Hoops for Hope. One major theme in the film was the impact of social responsibility. Dikembe Motumbo, a Congolese-American who played in the NBA for 18 seasons, said, “I always believed that we as players have a chance to make a change … what we make is a living, but when you give, you are giving life to someone else.” Sydney Johnson mirrored this sensibility during his speech at the panel. “The greatest outcome is transformation,” Johnson said about his coaching strategies, echoing the philosophy of Ubuntu. This is why the work that Hoops for Hope does as a non-profit is so valuable. Hoops for Hope helps give education, food and clothing to children. It helps them live. “Togetherness,” as Hakeem Olajuwon, NBA Hall of Famer said, is at the very center of Ubuntu, and that is what makes “Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters” such a powerful documentary. It shows how the philosophy of Ubuntu can aid the development and education of children as they grow into adults, how it can help a struggling team of basketball players win an NBA championship, and create human connections across continents. The film is available for rent for $4.99 on Amazon and iTunes.
Successful Night for Musicians at AMAS
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Cardi B. performing alongside Bad Bunny and J Balvin.
Alle Scanlon Assistant Vine Editor The 2018 American Music Awards aired live on ABC for an extremely entertaining night. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross on Oct. 9, the night was filled with performances from the most popular artists of the moment, awards, speeches and more. In between the variety of performances throughout the night, there were plenty of awards administered. Cabello and Swift each took home four awards, having the most wins out of everyone nominated. Not only did Swift win big by being awarded Artist of the Year, but she now has 23 AMAs, beating a record that was previously held by Whitney Houston. XXXTentacion was posthumously awarded best soul/R&B album for his album “17.” His mother, Cleopatra Bernard, graciously received the award on behalf of her son. Post Malone won best Rap/Hip-Hop album for “Beerbongs and Bentleys,” as well as best Pop/Rock male artist. Khalid won best Soul/R&B male artist and Daddy Yankee was awarded best Latin artist. Many other artists also received recognition, and all of the awards were given to deserving recipients. Incredible performances were given by artists of all different genres. Jennifer Lopez performed her new single, “Limitless,” from her upcoming film, “Second Act,” which will hit theaters in December. Taylor Swift gave a riveting performance of the song “I Did Something Bad” from her latest album, “Reputation.” Later, Camila Cabello stunned viewers with a moving performance of her song “Consequences,” followed by an equally moving performance from Carrie Underwood singing “Spinning Bottles,”
one of her latest songs. Just months after giving birth to her first child, Cardi B. made a colorful, high-energy performance of her hit song “I Like It” look easy, performing alongside Bad Bunny and J Balvin. All of the performances from the night deserve praise, but two of my personal favorites were delivered by Dua Lipa and Panic! at the Disco. Dua performed her latest hits “One Kiss” (ft. Calvin Harris) and “Electricity” with Silk City (ft. Diplo, Mark Ronson). The British-Albanian beauty had amazing vocals and displayed killer dance moves throughout her entire performance. While performing “Electricity,” Dua and her dancers glowed in the dark from a vibrant splatter paint that appeared on their bodies when the stage lights dimmed. It was definitely a very up-beat and exciting performance. Panic! at the Disco also left an impression by pulling off an extremely captivating performance. The American rock band performed their own rendition of the classic hit song from Queen “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The song is roughly six minutes long and changes pace from very slow to very fast throughout the entire six minutes, thus making it a very difficult song to perform. The band definitely did “Bohemian Rhapsody” justice; each member truly poured their heart into this extremely spirited and passionate performance. The night ended with an endearing tribute to the late Aretha Franklin. A film was played that described her upbringing and her many contributions to the music industry. Many soul singers gathered to perform in honor of Franklin’s life, and one of the most notable was none other than Gladys Knight performing “Amazing Grace,” which moved many fellow artists to tears. Overall, it was an extremely successful night of celebration for the music industry. Photo taken from amas Instagram
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Twenty-One Pilots Releases 'Trench' By Gracianne Eldrenkamp Online Editor-in-Chief Some people love them; some people hate them, but Twenty One Pilots is one of the most well known bands of today. Their alternative music is fresh and inventive, and their lyrics speak poetry about the struggles the singer and songwriter of the band, Tyler Joseph, faces. This includes speaking about his struggles with depression, his love life and staying true to himself. Their fifth album, titled “Trench,” released Oct. 5, over three years since their last album, “Blurryface.” Before Oct. 5, four songs, “Jumpsuit,” “Nico and the Niners,” “Levitate” and “My Blood” were released as a preview to the album. Their last album, “Blurryface,” was more of a pop album than the unique alternative vibe previous albums like “Vessel,” “Twenty One Pilots” and “Regional At Best” had. Although “Blurryface” wasn’t necessarily a disappointment, it was definitely different from their other music. Many fans complained that it felt like the band was selling out. “Trench” fits somewhere between “Vessel” and “Blurryface” in regards to genre while Twenty One Pilots continues the themes from “Blurryface” in their newest albums. The “Vessel” album ended up being well-received because of the composition of the album. Although each song was completely different in style and lyrics, they somehow all tied together well in the album. “Blurryface,” on the other hand, was bland. The songs weren’t as unique, and they didn’t fit well with each other. “Trench” goes back to the originality and strong musical prowess of “Vessel.” Each song is completely unique, but they also all fit together well. The only exceptions being songs “The Legend” and “Jumpsuit,” the two weak links of the album. Both songs fit the same uninspired formula of “Blurryface” that fans didn’t like. Most songs on the “Trench” album are impactful because the are structured like their own mini album. Instead of sticking to one particular style or idea for a song, they combine many different ones. Often times, these songs completely change in the second half to a seemingly completely different song. This makes each song more impactful to the listener. One of the standout songs on the album is “Chlorine,” which has an electro pop style that’s easy to vibe with. The strong piano bass line keeps the pop style of the song grounded and gives it a darker sound. “Chlorine” is about Joseph’s experience with songwriting and his relationship to music. For a song written about writing songs, it surprisingly isn’t too self-referential. Another interesting song on the album is “Nico and the Niners.” Although many people heard the song before the album’s release, it hasn’t gone old and tired yet. The chorus is unbelievably catchy and people can’t help singing along once they hear it. It’s clear that Joseph was inspired by
reggae music with the slow, syncopated beats of “Nico
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Tyler Joesph and Josh Dun with their new album 'Trench'.
and the Niners.” Through the use of metaphor, Joseph sings about the demons he’s fighting against. He references ideas he came up with in “Blurryface” to connect the two albums. Overall, the album was a staple for any alternative music fan. Twenty One Pilots has had a rollercoaster ride of a music career, but “Trench” is a must-listen. It’s a refreshing take on writing music that takes inspiration from multiple music genres and doesn’t feel tied to genre or songwriting norms.
'First Man': One Small Step For Chazelle By Tyler Zikias Contributing Writer
“First Man” (dir. Damien Chazelle) stars Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy and Kyle Chandler, and is a biopic about the first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong (Gosling). While the film does follow Neil’s plight getting to the moon, the main focus is on Neil himself and his relationship with his wife, Janet (Foy), as they deal with countless tragedies throughout their lives. The name “Damien Chazelle” will probably ring familiar to many audiences. He wrote and directed two Best Picture nominated films with “Whiplash” and “La La Land” and, in 2017, became the youngest director ever to win the award for Best Director at the 89th Academy Awards. It is safe to say that Chazelle’s incredible body of work before he has even turned 35 is astounding and he will definitely be one of Hollywood’s go-to filmmakers for the rest of his career. That being said, his first two feature films were based in fiction while using his own script. “First Man” is based on a true story and features a script written by Josh Singer. Despite being his weakest film to date, Chazelle helms “First Man” superbly, getting great performances from his cast, while incorporating stunning and dizzying effects. Both lead performances in “First Man” are Oscar worthy. Gosling’s portrayal of Neil Armstrong is subtle with a lot of history attached to his expressions. You can tell by the way he carries himself that he has dealt with a lot of pain and has suffered, without the movie ever explicitly telling you what he’s been through. This remorse leaks across the screen and gives all of Gosling’s scenes a very emotional tint. While Gosling’s portrayal may be accurate to the real man, his act does get a bit stale at times. It can be difficult as viewer to watch a cold and monotone performance for the entire film. Enter Foy’s Janet Armstrong. Foy’s work here is a perfect foil to Gosling’s performance. She’s very loud and emotional. She’s the one scolding Neil to talk to his kids before he embarks on his moon journey. In a way, Janet is the audience. Throughout the film, I was wishing Neil would just talk to his kids or interact more with his co-pilots, and Janet immediately says whatever I was thinking. She’s the voice of reason in their relationship and throughout the film. The two converging storylines in Neil’s life are strung together so nicely that the film is more emotionally powerful as a result. Choosing to start with a faulty plane crash and setting the stage for Neil’s daughter’s situation is the perfect way to introduce the au-
dience to Neil’s life. He is so motivated to advance NASA and go where no one has gone, while also caring for his family. But neither are ever going the way he wants them to. Once something goes well with his work, tragedy hits the family, or vice versa. This film has a very high body count. Characters rarely escape in situations with insurmountable odds and no character is ever safe from disease or catastrophy, so the film has a very somber and realistic tone. These actions build and build until Armstrong finally gets to the moon. The lunar sequence is as emotionally satisfying as it is breathtaking. It’s a story where everyone knows the ending, but in context, it means so much more to the man in the helmet.
Speaking of breathtaking visuals, “First Man” is filled to the brim with them. The film was shot with 35mm film, adding an aged and weathered feeling to the frame missing from most modern day period pieces. Chazelle’s smart use of handheld camera leads to a general feel that you’re spying on these people through ever scene. Nothing ever feels like a production or a finished film. The special effects are astounding. The sound designs of the take off sequences are loud and nerving, giving the viewer the fear that one of these rockets could fall apart at any moment. The launch sequences are nerve racking and very dirty. The camera shakes as if it was placed inside of one of these rockets. Nothing about it feels clean, which is perfect for the tone of “First Man.” It isn’t a pristine looking film with a glossy finish. The production design and all of the technical aspects combine to create an aged and gritty experience. The lunar landing sequence is also one of the most incredibly shots and best uses of the IMAX format since “Mission Impossible: Fallout.” The scale is huge and the emotional payoff from one of Gosling’s best moments leads to my favorite scene in the whole film. As for flaws, “First Man” stumbles slightly out of the gate right after the introduction of Armstrong’s work and family life. The introduction is so strong that everything else subsequent to it feels very slow. The pacing suffers greatly in the second act, as there isn’t much dialogue or many incredible visuals. There are a lot of simple scenes with Neil and his crew or Neil and Janet that do build tension, but feel a bit dry. Nothing feels hopeful, which can get exhausting. It also loses some of the balance between the family and NASA. Neil’s focus is always on NASA, but the film focuses way more on the family than space exploration, which is disappointing at times because, even when Neil is home with his family, he rarely speaks or interacts with them. Watching Armstrong isolate himself and mope around the screen with a very dry look can get boring when it’s practically the only thing you see for about an hour or so. While it may be a true story and it is tough to cut scenes out of the film, “First Man” could have been about 15 minutes shorter. These aren’t major issues, but annoying enough to make watching this film a bit drier. “First Man” is an incredible technical achievement with fantastic acting. The flaws are there and enough to affect your viewing experience, but not enough to not recommend. I would definitely recommend seeing “First Man” on the biggest screen you possibly can. Gosling and Foy’s performances are superb, the emotional tension building is moving, and the IMAX lunar sequence is one of the most stunning sequences to grace the silver screen this year. Grade: B+
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Fashionable Loungewear By Sabrina Musto Fashion Columnist
I often write about fashion trends, makeup and how to successfully style yourself, but what I fail to mention is everything people wear when not dressing to impress, but when hanging out at home. I do think there are certain brands that do loungewear best, and have stylish comfort down pat. Aerie is a brand that I buy most of my clothes from, because they offer such a wide variety of styles and have good quality clothing. Loungewear is no exception a t
Aerie, where you can get sweats, tees, sweatshirts and so many other items made for comfort and style. Currently, I am practically living in the Aerie Side Snap City Hoodie and Aerie Plush Harem Jogger, and these items are just the beginning of what Aerie has to offer. Target is another go-to for comfort, the only problem being that I often find it takes a lot of digging to find a gem at Target, but once you do, it is totally worth it. Target has great prices and great items, like the Women's Yoke Front Jogger - Wild Fable selling for $20, and the Women's Cozy Layering Sweatshirt - JoyLab that is selling for only $25. Victoria’s Secret is the most expensive of the options on this list, but they have maintained business for pieces with reasonable prices. Their loungewear options are comfortable! Despite the fact that all of their PINK items have the words PINK on them, the styles are chic and the products are well made. I have PINK sweatpants from 6 years ago that I still wear every day, because they never go out of style and never experience wear and tear. Joggers, boyfriend pants, classic sweats, PINK has a style for everyone, and general consensus is that it is worth the price. Old Navy has become one of my favorite brands to shop. They are always having a sale, and their items go from affordable to a steal. I have used Old Navy a lot for work, but I recently purchased some loungewear items and have not been disappointed. When I can get a sweatshirt like the Relaxed Lightweight Performance Hoodie for Women for only $11.50, I know that I cannot turn it down. If you are a saver who is always looking for a deal, Old Navy is the place to go.
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Ken Burns' Documentary 'The Mayo Clinic: Faith–Hope–Science' Premieres By Molly Lamendola Contributing Writer There was a time in my life when I was obsessed with filmmaking. It’s not a unique story, as many people would love to be the next Steven Spielberg or Wes Anderson. While these filmmakers have been able to create their own iconic style, they have not achieved the honor of having a camera move named after them. But, every editing software I’ve ever used has a feature labeled “Ken Burns.” The “Ken Burns” is a camera move where the camera focuses on an item, such as an old letter or photograph. This technique, accompanied by elegant narration and interviews with subject matter experts, is associated with documentarian Ken Burns, who has produced several award-winning documentaries, including “The Civil War” and “Prohibition.” But, in his most recent documentary, “The Mayo Clinic: Faith - Hope - Science,” which aired on Sept. 25, Burns choose to step further than the content he’s made before. Going further than just telling us a story about the past and focusing more on how that event impacted the future. “The Mayo Clinic” does begin in the style that Burns is known for, with vintage photographs and historians discussing the Mayo family’s creation of their world famous hospital in Rochester, Minn. The hospital was started by William Worrall Mayo and his two sons almost by accident. Following a tornado in 1883, Dr. Mayo and his sons stepped in to help the relief efforts. They were assisted by the nearby Sisters of Saint Francis, who were able to provide nursing care. The Sisters, led by Mother Alfred Moes, began to believe that this was their calling: to build a hospital and care for patients. Mother Moes asked Dr. Mayo to serve as attending physician. Thus we have the beginnings of the Mayo Clinic. Unlike Ken Burns’ other subjects, the Mayo Clinic is still in operation today. While there is 130 years of interesting history, Burns is able to combine this with an examination of today’s Mayo Clinic. He interviews current patients of the clinic receiving state of the art therapies that weren’t available six months ago, much less in the 19th century. He also discusses the impact of some of the choicCreativeCommons/Flickr es the Mayo family made; like having their
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Quote from the "The Mayo Clinic: Faith–Hope–Science" documentary.
staff and doctors on salary, as opposed to being compensated based on billing. The story of the hospital’s evolution over 130 years is also the story of the evolution of medicine and the health professions over 130 years. You see that the Mayo Clinic was one of the first hospitals to focus on ways to avoid infection, having surgeons wash hands and equipment before operating. You see the Sisters of St. Francis focused on caring for anyone, without regards to their race, religion or ability to pay and the current nursing staff continuing on in this tradition. I’ll admit, Ken Burns documentaries do lack the glamour of some of the new Netflix documentaries like “Take Your Pills” or “The Bleeding Edge,” which combine bright colors and animations into traditional storytelling. But, Ken Burns is so good that he doesn’t really need any of these bells and whistles, he lets the story and the images he provides speak for themselves, providing us a beautiful insight into one small slice of history.
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By Sabrina Trueheart Copy Editor Being in love with Cheetos and potato chips isn’t easy. You know they’re loaded with unhealthy fats, sodium and artificial flavors. But it doesn’t matter, they are a fast snack that you turn to every time because they taste so good and you can’t let go of your childhood favorites. However, there is a solution. Imagine a cross between a Cheeto and a potato chip that is organic, vegan and a good source of protein. Hippeas, the organic chickpea puffs you see on the shelves at Starbucks, are the snack you need to get through a day on campus. Hippeas have the consistency of your favorite snack; they’re puffy and have the look and feel of a Cheeto. Some people love the residue the cheese dust leaves on their fingers as they munch on Cheetos. Hippeas have a Packages of Hippeas. similar effect, but this powder is not artificial cheese dust, it is the combination of spices and chickpea flour that make Hippeas taste so delicious. One serving of Hippeas has 130 calories, 5 grams of total fat and 4 grams of protein. By the looks of the nutrition facts, a couple of servings of Hippeas would not hurt you, it would be beneficial to your health. Hippeas come in 1 ounce bags (usually sold in Starbucks or online) and 4 ounce bags (usually sold in grocery stores). Besides the flavor and health benefits, one of the reasons I cannot stop buying Hippeas is because of the company’s unique brand identity. The company portrays Hippeas as a healthy, “hippie” food.
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The website’s tag lines, such as “Give peas a chance” and “Power to the peaple” drive home the message that Hippeas are a nutritious snack that bring people together. Even each of their five insanely tasty flavors have a cool name that reflects the brand’s identity: vegan white cheddar, sriracha sunshine, bohemian barbecue, far out fajita and pepper power. Hippeas is an incredible snack that should be in every college student’s pantry. They are easy to eat, all-natural, cruelty-free and packed with protein. Most importantly, the Hippeas brand is here to assure all consumers that their snack is a great buy, but also that nothing is more valuable than peace and love on earth.
Superman is taking a trip to the seamstress today. He got caught In the wicked rain showers, The shrieking wind, And the Earth-rattling Thunder and lightning storm. His cape now has a rip Down the center And the mighty ‘S,’ Framed by the iconic diamond shape, Lies in two halves. Without his cape, He becomes Your average Joe— His powers diminish And flying he does not go. His mighty muscles remain, But he has great fatigue And twinges of soreness And slight pain Like a runner the day after a big race. Superman has to take a rest day today While they fix his beloved cape. He now humbly sits On the curb outside the seamstress’s shop, Looking up at the sky and the sun, Imagining all of the good he will accomplish When this is all done.
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Lauren “Laurlo” Lovarco is a senior at Fairfield from Bellmore, N.Y. with a double major in finance and economics. She will never fail to remind you of the superiority of Long Island bagels, pizza and Chinese food. The Bellmore native is extremely proud of being from Long Island. Did I mention she’s from Long Island? One of Lovarco’s greatest skills is her ability to recite “the note” from “Jersey Shore”, as well as many other lines from the show, and she’s the perfect go-to person for any breaking Kardashian news. Lovarco’s eclectic music taste reflects her multifaceted personality. From being the funniest person in the room to one of the easiest people to talk to, Lovarco’s playlist gives you a sense of who she is. 1. “Uproar” – Lil Wayne “‘Uproar’ has been my No. 1 go-to song lately, since Lil Wayne is finally free! Lil Wayne has always been one of my favorite artists and Tha Carter V has been a long awaited album that definitely lived up to my expectations. This song always pumps me up when I hear it and it’s great to workout to or to pregame to right before heading over to The Grape.” 2. “Crew” – Goldlink
“This song is a BOP. It’s a really good song to drive to because it’s upbeat and has a really good chorus to sing along to in the car with my friends.” 3. “Devil In A New Dress” – Kanye West “I’ve been listening to this song recently because it’s an oldie but goodie. It’s from Kanye’s album ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.’ ‘Ye is probably one of, if not, my favorite rappers, so I rotate through my top three favorite albums of his pretty often. 4. “Shallow” – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper “If you saw the movie ‘A Star is Born’, then you know why I’m listening to this. If you haven’t seen the movie, go see it.” Photo contributed by Lauren Lovarco
5. “Shotgun” – George Ezra “I’ve been listening to this song a lot lately because, once it’s in your head, you can’t get it out. It’s so catchy. This song was no doubt the song of the summer, shoutout to all the Woodlawn regulars.”
Do you want to be featured in the GrapeVINE? Please email a list of 5-7 of your favorite songs and a picture of yourself that we can use to katherine.klima@student.fairfield.edu.
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Coffee Break Editor: Julia Crews julia.crews@student.fairfield.edu
JOE JONAS PERFORMS WITH BAND DNCE, BUT WHERE IS SOPHIE TURNER? I’m not saying I don’t like Joe Jonas. I mean, if it was 2009 I would be over the moon that he came to campus with his band on Friday. But it isn’t 2009, I have bigger, better interests and I’ve heard that Joe Jonas is engaged to none other than Sophie Turner, the Lady of Winterfell herself. Step aside, Joe. I wanted to know if you brought your fiancée to our quaint, charming town of Fairfield. Not that I wasn’t excited about DNCE. Objectively speaking, their music is catchy, endearing, and definitely radio-friendly. But all I want is to stare up into Sophie Turner’s big, blue eyes and interrogate her about season eight of “Game of Thrones” until she finally gives something away. But we can’t always get what we want, and Ms. Turner was nowhere to be seen. WANTED: WHOEVER CURSED THE ENTIRE STUDENT BODY WITH AN INCURABLE COLD REWARD: THE SCHOOL’S ENDOWMENT Is there something in the water? Does a powerful witch have a vendetta against the students at Fairfield University? Everyone on campus has been sick for most of the semester and no one is getting better. We’re running out of hope. Will life always be like this? Will we ever be able to stop coughing or breathe through our noses? Please, someone put an end to this misery! JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR A POWERFUL WITCH WHO CAN CURE THE ENTIRE STUDENT BODY OF AN INCURABLE COLD COMPENSATION: THE SCHOOL’S ENDOWMENT Fairfield is in desperate need of someone to alleviate the symptoms of the student body. If you are capable of completing this job, contact the Coffee Break team immediately.
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Weekend Update
In Case You Missed It: Wednesday, October 10th -Women's Soccer lost at Iona, 3-2 -Men's Soccer defeated Iona, 2-1 Friday, October 12th -Field Hockey lost at Rider, 2-1 -Volleyball lost at Iona, 3-1 Saturday, October 13th -Men's Soccer defeated Rider, 3-2 Photo Contributed By Sports Information Desk
-Women's Soccer lost to Monmouth, 4-1 Sunday, October 14th -Volleyball defeated Manhattan, 3-0 -Field Hockey lost at Columbia, 5-4
On Monday, Oct. 15, the Fairfield University Men’s Lacrosse team announced its times and venues for the 2018-19 campaign. Stag fans and students will be able to see nine home games at Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium. Fairfield opens their home slate hosting Saint Joseph’s University on Feb. 16. The Stags’ next three home games will be against Rutgers University (Mar. 2), Siena College (Mar. 5) and Georgetown University (Mar. 9). After this, head coach Andy Copeland will host Villanova University (Mar. 23), University of Delaware (Mar. 30), Towson University (Apr. 6) and Hofstra University (Apr. 26). Information on tickets and game day promos will be announced in the coming weeks as Fairfield prepares for the season.
Upcoming This Week: Wednesday, October 17th -Men's Soccer at Siena, 3 p.m. -Women's Soccer vs. St. Peter's, 3 p.m. Friday, October 19th -Field Hockey vs. Monmouth, 4 p.m.
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On Wednesday, Oct. 17, the Fairfield Women’s Soccer team will take the field for the final time at Lessing Field at 7 p.m. After dropping their contest against Monmouth University on Senior Night, they look to bounce back in conference action against the Saint Peter’s University Peacocks. Sophomore Alex Madden looks to continue her stellar season as she heads into this game with 11 goals on the season, which ranks 16th in the nation this year. Fairfield does have an unbeaten record against Saint Peter’s, posting a 25-0-2 record all-time. The Stags have a 6-7-2 overall record and a 1-4-2 record in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference as they try to snag a pivotal MAAC win just ahead of the tournament.
Saturday, October 20th -Women's Soccer at Niagara, 12 p.m. -Volleyball vs. Rider, 1 p.m. - Men's Soccer vs. Quinnipiac, 7 p.m. Sunday, October 21st -Field Hockey vs. Colgate, 12 p.m. -Volleyball vs. Saint Peter's, 1 p.m.
In this week's issue...
- Stags Edged By Columbia in Overtime (Page 14)
- Coach's Corner: XC Coach Dave Scrivins (Page15) - Women's Soccer Falls to Monmouth, 4-1 (Page 15) - Red Sea Madness 2018 (Page 16)
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Stags Edged by Columbia in Overtime
Photo Contributed by Sports Information Desk The red and white were edged by Ivy League foe Columbia in a brutal overtime loss. Sophomores Kelly Buckley and Emma Matlach played key roles in the game with Buckley manning the defense and Matlach contributing a goal .
By Patrick Getz Co-Sports Editor Our Fairfield University Field Hockey team travelled to New York, N.Y. on Oct. 14 to compete against the Columbia University Lions. Not even two minutes into play in the first period, Columbia picked up a point to give them an early lead when Columbia’s Brooke Gasser fired a sharp shot at Stag goalie Caitlin Gilligan ‘19, who couldn’t save it. Columbia played off of their momentum and fired four more shots. Fairfield’s Malen Iglesias ‘22 finally responded and shots, but was ultimately blocked. Fairfield registered two more shots and, on their fourth, Corrine Persichetti ‘19 scored on Columbia goalkeeper Katie Dempsey with 27 minutes 41 seconds left on the clock. The goal was assistless. This was her third goal of the season. Just 1 minute and 27 seconds after, Columbia midfielder Emma Wiklund restored their lead and earned her first goal of the season. The sum total remained stagnant for 12 minutes and 17 seconds. In that time, the Stags outshot the Lions 3-1. Fairfield’s own Emma Matlach ‘21 tallied her ninth goal in her 15th game this season. On defense, Luzi Persiehl ‘22 takes credit for the assist. The German natives contributed to the continuation of the cat-and-mouse game and matched their adversaries’ score. Fairfield’s Sam Giordano ‘19 finished off scoring in the second period with a hard shot from the left wing off the corner. She created a two point scoring streak and secured a leg up for her team as they entered the second period. The score was 3-2 Stags at halftime.
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I do not care about the Cowboys so I have no comment. McGregor cursed his career by stepping into that huddle, do not think he'll ever win again if he is a Cowboy fan.
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Need a big year this year, #42's last go!
I say he should take him on if he took down McGregor so his confidence is riding high.
Hey, it helped them beat the #1 defense Jaguars 40-7 so maybe McGregor should take the trip to Washington next week!
Yes, the excitement was palpable inside Alumni Hall so the basketball teams should hit the ground running.
Nine games at Rafferty stadium should really get students excited and Andy Coplean wants to get that CAA Championship.
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I can't stand Mayweather so I am all for this to happen!
Teams like the Patriots don't need to have celebrities in the pregame huddle with them. They win no matter what.
Very excited about the Stags. I just hope I can get Mirror superfan Abby Kirch to some games!
Lax has recently emerged in the past few years as a favortie sport of mine to watch. Nothing beats attending a game at Rafferty.
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After an actionless first 14 minutes of the second period of play, previous point scorers Matlach and Persiehl worked together to assist Cassie Hughes ‘19, who created a two goal deficit for the Lions. There were twenty minutes left in regulation. 58:04 minutes had passed and Columbia’s Emily Maclean ‘22 answered back off of the corner with an assist credited to Kelly McCarthy ‘20 and Kelsey Farkas ‘21. The score was 4-3 with Fairfield still in the lead. Seconds above two minutes later, Farkas made the assist on another goal, this time by Jennifer Trieschman ‘20 who scored with a hard shot from the top of the key, which evened the score at 4-4. Hughes ‘was shown a green card at 68:43 and the game was forced to continue into overtime, following 70 minutes played. Overtime began and Fairfield out-shot Columbia 4-0 in the 10 extra minutes, but they did not emerge victorious. They were forced to preserve their drive to win through a second overtime period. This time the Stags maintained possession in double overtime. They added six shots to their previous four. They destroyed Columbia in shots 10-0 but still failed to finish the game and had to pursue a sudden death round in a shootout. When the penalty strokes were over, Columbia’s Jaimie McCormick secured her school’s victory. Fairfield University’s record is currently 10-5. Their next opportunity to break the three game losing streak is at 4 p.m. on Oct. 19 when they host Monmouth University.
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Coach's Corner: XC Coach David Scrivines By Dan Montgomery Co-Sports Editor Now deep into his second season for the Stags, The Mirror had the chance to catch up with Men's and Women's Cross Countrry head coach Dave Scrivines. The long time educator is bringing promise back to the Fairfield Cross Country program. Q: How would you describe your development as a coach from year one to year two as well as your knowledge of the collegiate landscape? A: Much improved. Year two for us has been all about progress for us. I feel like our athletes are in better position and better prepared. Our coaches are better prepared. We had a really good meet in Boston at the New England Championships. Both teams were about 45 seconds ahead of a year ago, so our progress has been really good. Q: Who would you say from an individual standpoint has stuck out to you on the men’s and women’s side thus far? A: For the men, Ryan Brennan, one of our juniors, has had a really good year. Our sophomore group has also been strong this year on the men’s side and then mix in Scott Daly, Chris Fisher, and then a few other guys and we are looking good. On the women’s side, we have a strong freshman cross, so most of our top runners on the freshman side. Kaylee Bergen has been strong for us as a senior and Katie Kern has also made a lot of improvement as a senior. Q: What are you looking to see this weekend at the Central Connecticut State University Mini Meet? A: I want everybody to be a little faster and confident heading into the MAAC Championships. It is about everybody feeling good and staying injury free. Q: At what point this season, did you feel as though you reached a turning point as a program? A: The first meet at Siena was good because our summer training was ahead of where it was a year ago. Our preseason was better this year and we were able to translate that into a meet. Our conference championship meet is at Siena so it was a good confidence booster for us. Q: Having the MAAC Championship meet at Siena, what does that mean for you guys to race somewhere familiar? A: It is a flatter course, so times should be faster. We do not know the conditions that day but there will be faster times. But, having raced there already we can do things strategically that will give us a mental advantage.
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Head coach David Scrivines served numerous roles before coming to Fairfield. He was the head Cross Country coach at Trumbull High School since 2000 and currently serves as a scout for the Boston Red Sox. He has also had coaching stints at Quinnipiac University and the University of Bridgeport.
Women's Soccer Falls to Monmouth, 4-1
Photo Contributed by Sports Information Desk Fairfield fell to the talented Monmouth Hawks by the score of 4-1. The Hawks are one of the best mid-major teams in the country and have proven to be the best team in the MAAC so far this season.
By Emma Unterkoefler Contributing Writer On the chilly Saturday night of Oct. 13, the Fairfield University Women’s Soccer Team entered Lessing Field to honor the senior class and defend their home pitch against top seeded Monmouth University in front of 416 fans. The Stags were playing for their second conference win, whereas Monmouth was playing for their seventh. The first half featured a lot of scoring opportunities for each side. Monmouth found the back of the net first during minute 16. Monmouth’s Lexie Palladino scored her first goal of the season from the top of the box behind a shot that bounced passed Fairfield goalkeeper, Aytana Muschajew ‘22. This goal provided Monmouth with the momentum to keep shooting as they registered four shots and one corner kick in the next eight minutes. However, Fairfield defense stayed strong and resilient to thwart off these attempts. In minute 39, Monmouth scored their second goal of the game. Jesi Rossman converted a corner kick into a header that snuck past Muschajew into the bottom right of the net. This goal ignited a spark for the Stags. Twenty seconds later, Maggie Walsh ‘19 assisted Alex Madden ‘21 who got Fairfield on the scoreboard 2-1. The Stags were back in the match, although the one goal difference did not last long as Monmouth scored a third goal in minute 43 when Jill Conklin ‘22 scored a header goal off of a corner kick. The first half ended with six Fairfield shots compared to Monmouth’s 18.
Monmouth came out energized and Fairfield looked flat in the second half as the late third goal in the first half slowed Fairfield’s hopes of securing a win or tie. Monmouth attempted nine shots compared to Fairfield’s one. Monmouth added a fourth goal in minute 58 to secure the win. The final score read 4-1, Monmouth. Fairfield now falls to 6-7-2 overall and 1-4-2 in the MAAC as Monmouth climbs to 12-3-1 and 7-1-0. As the 10th seed in the MAAC, Fairfield has a tough challenge ahead as they need to close the season with wins over the next three MAAC opponents. The Stags will continue their pursuit of a MAAC postseason berth. On the game as a whole, senior captain Jenny Jacobs ‘19, shared her thoughts: “Losing 4-1 is never fun, however we were able to take away a few positives from the game. We were able to honor the eight seniors who have dedicated blood, sweat and tears to the program for the last four years and we were given the opportunity to really refine our defending tactics. Monmouth is a great team, but now we are on to the next in hopes of making the MAAC playoffs”. The Stags play Saint Peter’s University on Wednesday, Oct. 17 in a midweek matchup on Lessing Field at 7 p.m.. Once again, in search of a second conference win.
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Patrick Getz/The Mirror Senior Thomas Nolan (left), Jonanthan Kasibabu '19 and first-year Neftali Alvarez celebrate as they watch a student dance-off where these players later congratulated the student winner after rounds of competition.
Red Sea Madness 2018
Patrick Getz/The Mirror The Women's (left) and the Men's Basketball team (right) pose for team pictures as Red Sea Madness festivities wrapped up as many students waited in anticipation afterwards for the fall concert involving Joe Jonas.
Patrick Getz/The Mirror Senior Jonathan Kasibabu (left) was introuduced to Fairfield fans on Friday night, wearing his native flag as Joe Jonas (center) entertained many students at the concert while Sam Kramer '20 (right) particpated in the three-point contest.