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Clock Strikes Midnight on Midnight Breakfast By Tobenna Ugwu Contributing Writer Creative Commons/ Max Pixel
At a general senate meeting of the Fairfield University Student Association, Jeremy Kaler, associate director of the Office of Student Engagement, introduced the idea of restructuring and rebranding Fairfield University’s annual Midnight Breakfast event. The initial request for student feedback was brought up at the Oct. 3 meeting and was revisited at the Oct. 17 senate meeting. Midnight Breakfast began in 2002 as an opportunity for faculty, staff and administrators to connect with students outside of the classroom and to celebrate the end of the semester. Faculty, staff and administrators traditionally serve students breakfast, such as pancakes and bacon, late at night on the final day of Fall semester classes to recognize students’ hard work while they prepare for exams. Kaler explained that the school was facing various issues with sustaining this program. First, the cost has increased dramatically as a result of student behaviors. On more than one occasion, some of the students have arrived at the event intoxicated. Because of this, the school has had to increase the security personnel for the event in order to
keep students safe. Kaler added that faculty have been hesitant to volunteer so it has been mostly staff at this event, which is not in line with its original premise. There is also a feeling among the staff at OSE that the event harms students’ interest. Kaler expressed how he felt bad planning this event because students would be intoxicated and interacting with senior administration and staff. He worried it would lead to a loss of opportunities in the future for students, which was also going against the original motivation for starting the tradition. Students have also noticed this dilemma. Junior Collin Paris said, “It is not a good atmosphere for student-professor interactions.” Kaler addressed the Fairfield University Student Association to solicit the stance of the students on what they think the event should be and to propose alternatives to the event. The FUSA senate discussed the issue and offered two possible ideas. The first proposed alternative would be
having the same event, but changing the time. “Having the event in the day time would curtail students drinking and making bad decisions.” said Noelle Guerrera ‘21, Speaker of the FUSA senate. Paris supports this idea, “I believe the time should be changed and not the event itself.” Another student proposed that the event should be continued, “I think the event should be kept because it is a good way to end the semester, and maybe make the event for seniors only, and another event can be organized for the other students.” said Bridget Muese ‘19. Another suggestion proposed by the senate was splitting the Midnight Breakfast into a series of week-long events to help students as they prepare for final exams. The FUSA Senate will be presenting their proposals to OSE at the end of this week. Any students who wish to voice an opinion on the subject are encouraged to come and speak during the public comment section of the next GSM on Oct. 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lower Level of the John A. Barone Campus Center.
Midnight Breakfast Through the Years
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Photo taken from Fairfield University Flickr
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The historic home of the event was the Barone Dining Hall where it was held in 2014 (left) and 2016 (middle). In 2017, the event was moved to the Oak Room/ Dogwoods Room (right).
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The water damaged carpet of the commuter lounge near the famed bucket which flooded three weeks ago during massive rainstorm that affected multiple areas around campus.
Water Problems Still Trickling In By Claire Monahan News Editor
Residents of Kostka Hall, Claver Hall, 47 Mahan Rd. and Meditz Hall, collectively known as The Village, received an email on Oct. 19 notifying them that there was a water main break outside of Kostka. In order to repair the damage, the Facilities Department had to dig up an area of the parking lot and periodically shut down the water to The Village. The water shut-off coinciding with Alumni and Family Weekend, a busy weekend for students and their families. One Meditz resident, Stefania Vendrella ‘20, described the disruption, “It was a real inconvenience, you needed to use a water bottle to brush your teeth.” Charles Sousa, senior associate director of housing operations, did not learn what the cause of the damage to the water main was. However, the repairs were made swiftly and the damaged section of the pipe was replaced. “The water was shut-off around 8:30 a.m. and full
service was returned around 1 p.m. on Saturday [Oct 20],” Sousa recounted. Plans to repair the recently flooded Commuter Lounge have also been made. Commuter students received an email on Oct. 16 informing them of possible noise as a result of repairs being made to the roof. “It is possible that we might experience more leaks in the removal process and it may be noisy in the lounge during this time,” Jodie Fitzpatrick, assistant director of the Office of Residence Life, wrote in the email to students. Junior Patrick Setiadi, a former commuter student, explained that he was hopeful to see repairs to the lounge. “As CPA [Commuter Peer Assistant] last year we tried fixing it, but I’m happy that I get to see the positive change even as an RA now at Loyola Hall. I love my commuters and I’m always here for them,” Setiadi elaborated. David Frassinelli, vice president for Facilities Management, detailed the procedure for repairing the roof. The
process entails digging up the grass and dirt that is on the green roof and then going through locating and repairing any sources of leaking. This process will begin “in the next few days,” Frassinelli wrote in an email to The Mirror on Oct. 23. “Ultimately, the entire roof will be replaced,” Frassinelli added. One repair that has been delayed is the replacement of the carpet in the commuter lounge. The carpet is now visibly molding and stained. For years, students have been concerned about the carpet, “...it is getting exponentially worse. The area where the desk was located is most cases flooded and sticky. Not a good look for the community,” Setiadi explained. Despite her initial estimate that the carpet would be replaced over fall break, Fitzpatrick now estimates, “It [replacement of the carpet] should be completed by the end of the semester.”
Distinguished Gentlemen Host Rally Against Domestic Violence By Julia Monetelone Assistant News Editor
The Distinguished Gentlemen club held a men’s rally against domestic violence in the Lower Level of John A. Barone Campus Center on Oct. 18. The rally consisted of a panel of Fairfield University staff who answered questions about what domestic violence means and how it can be prevented. The rally is a staple event for the Distinguished Gentlemen. Senior member Robert Munoz said, “This is our annual domestic violence awareness campaign and social event. What we do is we go to this vigil downtown and that vigil is for those affected by domestic violence. After we come here and we try to raise awareness towards the case.” The event stressed the idea that domestic abuse does not only present itself in the ways one expects. Munoz continued, “Not a lot of people know what domestic violence is or what it looks like it isn’t just physical or hitting someone there’s more that goes into it and we really try to bring that awareness to people.” Munoz and his fellow members strive to promote the club’s values of practicing
healthy masculinity in life and in relationships. Audience members acknowledged that some areas of domestic violence are often not talked about. Junior Yann Konan said, “The panel was a great way of teaching me about an ongoing social issue that most people neglect.” Students were invited to have pizza and make t-shirts with messages against domestic violence, a problem that affects many on both a university and national level. The shirts were hung around the perimeter of the room. “We are bringing light to the different forms that [domestic violence] takes. Telling guys how to avoid these things and practice healthy masculinity instead of becoming a domestic abuser,” explained member Moses Olimpio ’19. According to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), “48.4% of women and 48.8% of men have experienced at least one psychologically aggressive behavior by an intimate partner.” The panel included Erika Sanchez and Dominica Hill who are campus advocates from The Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport, Conn., associate dean of students Dr. William Johnson, Ph.D, director
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Delva, Palazzo, Johnson, Hill and Sanchez of public safety Todd Palazzo and director of Upward Bound Rony Delva, MSW. The panel was moderated by the president of Distinguished Gentleman, Yamil Cobo ’19. In his introduction of the panel, Cobo said, “What we really strive to do is breakdown the stigma of the alpha male and what it means to be a distinguished gentlemen.” He then went on to talk about some of the events the Distinguished Gentlemen do on campus every year.“We do the
(left to right) were panelists at the event. rally every year, the women’s appreciation dinner which happens in March, we have done the Cultural Fashion Show hosted by the Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs office, and we are doing tutoring in collaboration with Campus Ministry. So we are doing a lot on campus and we hope to do more as we progress in to the future,” said Cobo. Distinguished Gentlemen is a group of welcoming young men who hope to change the way we look at masculinity.
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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, 10/17 4:56 p.m. A criminal trespass notice was issued to a nonstudent at the request of a student. Thursday, 10/18 4:29 p.m. DPS assisted Fairfield Police Department with a search warrant for narcotics violations at the townhouses. Students were referred to student conduct. 11:06 p.m. Two students were involved in an assault at Faber Hall. The individuals were referred to student conduct. 4:28 a.m. A student reported a suspicious male knocking on doors in Regis Hall. The individual was identified as a student who was allegedly sleepwalking. Friday, 10/19 12:36 p.m. The John A. Barone Campus Center experienced a power failure. Power was restored a short time later. 8:53 p.m. There was an accident involving two cars on North Benson Rd. resulted in lawn and mailbox damage to a house owned by the University. Saturday, 10/20 1:25 a.m. There was an incident of disorderly conduct at The Levee. Two male individuals were seen flipping tables and chairs into the woods. The individuals were identified and referred to student conduct. Monday, 10/22 5:36 a.m. A food steamer in the kitchen of The Daniel and Grace Tully Dining Commons lead to a fire in the BCC. There were heavy smoke conditions resulting in a full building evacuation. The area required ventilation, however Tully food service was not interrupted.
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Around the World in 60 Minutes Muslim Student Association showcases Islamic traditions across multiple countries By Julia Crews Coffee Break Editor
The Oak Room was a portal to the entire world on Oct. 16, when the Muslim Student Association hosted their event, “Islam Around the World.” Counting as a First-Year-Experience Thrive credit, the event drew a first-year heavy audience of more than 80 people. To begin the evening, a buffet of food from Muslim countries, including dishes like hummus, Turkish white rice pilaf, Halal chicken kebab and baklava for dessert, were set up along one side of the Oak Room. From 7:30 p.m. to 7:50 p.m., the audience was free to fill their plates and enjoy. Then, at 7:50 p.m., attendees took their seats and listened to a 40-minute powerpoint presented by graduate student Ahmed Syed, Mohammed Alharlbali ‘20, Lejla Marckovic ‘20 and president of the MSA, Amira Ebrahim ‘20. The presentation outlined the traditions and cultures of several countries with large populations that follow Islam, including Bangladesh, Egypt, Lebanon, Nigeria, Indonesia, Syria, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Ebrahim passionately presented her section on her home country, Egypt, in which she explained her country’s traditions surrounding Ramadan, an Islamic holiday during which believers “recognize blessings” and “become closer to God.” She talked about how the streets in Egypt are decorated with strings of lights, and every morning of Ramadan a man with a drum walks the streets and shouts for people to wake up. She even said that many families put in requests for him to say their children’s names as a fun tradition. Ebrahim’s goal in organizing this event was to spread awareness about her religion. “I came up with the idea because I feel like we need more people to know about the diversity of Islam as a religion,” said Julia Crews / The Mirror Ebrahim. “I want people to know just how broad Islam is as a religion. It’s not just towards the few countries that we see on TV, but Henna artist Seyel draws a Henna design on to a student during the event in the Oak Room. also even beyond that, even the countries we do see on TV, they presented,” said Danielle Sondgeroth ‘22. “I now have more of a knowledge about different have so much diverse cultures within them, and different backMuslim countries in North Africa and the Middle East that I didn’t realize were majority grounds within those countries and like, just the beauty of those countries.” Muslim, and how different they are from how Islam is presented in the United States.” After the presentation was over, Henna artist Khizran Seyel gave attendees Henna Ebrahim hopes that this won’t be the last time the MSA puts on this event, so those designs on their hands and arms. who missed out can look forward to more cultural food and education next year. “I thought it was very interesting to learn about the different cultures that were
The American Dream Gets an F U.S. diversity series lecture highlights educational inequality in American meritocracy “Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs…. from land to land; Here at our…gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch…and her name Mother of Exiles…Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, …Send them…to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” - Emma Lazarus, “New Colossus,” 1883 By Mimi Loughlin Contributing Writer
We’ve all heard of the American Dream. It’s the idea that every U.S. citizen has an equal opportunity to achieve success through hard work. This idea is immortalized forever by Emma Lazarus’ poem engraved on the Statue of Liberty, our “mighty woman with a torch.” The idea of the American Dream is hard-wired into our society. But does it exist? Dr. Rachelle Brunn-Bevel, Ph.D., assistant professor of sociology and anthropology who teaches several courses that count toward the U.S. Diversity core requirement, discussed the idea of the meritocracy-driven American dream at her lecture for the U.S. Diversity Fall Lecture Series. Senior Kate Gangemi explained her interest in attending the event, “I’m here because I’m interested in race, class and gender in the context of education. I think it’s important to understand these issues as a future educator.” Gangemi is an English
major with educational studies and black studies minors. Sophomore Danielle Mineri said that she was, “interested in learning how educational inequality affects people and their futures.” In her discussion, Brunn-Bevel discussed how school is often thought of as “the great equalizer,” which is a quote from Theodore Roosevelt. She also talked about the latent functions of education: that children are fed while at school, that school is thought of as a safe place for children to be while parents are at work and that children socialize with others while at school. At school, children learn to become
good workers - to be on time to class, to get along with peers, to understand critical thinking - so they can later become wage earners. When schools “reproduce the systems of inequality,” privileging some students while placing others at a disadvantage, this “hidden curriculum serves to reproduce the class hierarchy,” Brunn-Bevel said. Brunn-Bevel gave three mini-discussion breaks for the audience to divide up into small groups and discuss questions raised in her presentation, such as “What role does education play in a child’s life?” In one small group, students discussed the
importance of pre-kindergarten, or preschool, and Brunn-Bevel elaborated on this importance in her lecture. If children have not had early language development and socialization, they may already be behind before they have even started kindergarten, placing a stopgap in the idea of social mobility and the American dream. Students also learned how children from lower income households, children who are learning English as a second language, and children with disabilities are all at a disadvantage when it comes to education. Brunn-Bevel showed students CTmirror.org, which grades Connecticut schools, displaying how segregation by race and class exists in towns right next to each other, such as Fairfield and Bridgeport. There is a significantly larger class size in lower-income towns- on average, 25 students per class. There is also a larger number of college counselors in towns like Bridgeport, which has one college counselor for every 400 students, than in towns like Westport, which has one college counselor for every 200 students. When asked how people can help change the unequal education system, Brunn-Bevel said that it is important to vote for school board representatives and for government officials who want to evenly distribute resources for education across a state instead of an uneven distribution based on the income levels of each individual town. Education informs the way people view the world for the rest of their lives. As Brunn-Bevel said, Mimi Loughlin/ The Mirror “as long as we see gaps into who Students listen intently during Brunn-Bevel’s lecture explaining how education affects equal opportunity. gets degrees, there is still work to be done.”
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Jamal Khashoggi's Death is a Human Rights Wake-Up Call By Timothy Dillon Contributing Writer
Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey to pick up a document that would allow him to marry his fiancè. This occured on Oct. 2, and Khashoggi has not been seen or heard from since. Khashoggi’s exact fate remains uncertain at the time, but the facts that are known suggest a disturbing course of events. Writing for the Washington Post while in self imposed exile to the United States, Khashoggi was a frequent and outspoken critic of the Saudi government and royal family, including crown prince, and de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman. According to U.S. intelligence intercepts, the crown prince had attempted to persuade Khashoggi to return to Saudi Arabia, most likely with the intent of detaining him; however, suspecting a trap and fearing for his life, Khashoggi declined to return. Meanwhile, reports from Turkey show that on the day of Khashoggi’s disappearance, 15 men with ties to Saudi security services and in possession of a bone saw arrived in Istanbul on private jets from the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh. These men went to the consulate around the same time as Khashoggi, exited a few hours later, and flew back to Riyadh the same day. Turkey also claims to have an audio recording of Khashoggi being tortured and killed, and has discovered Saudi attempts to destroy evidence. The current Saudi explanation is that Khashoggi was killed in a fight in the embassy, but this explanation is beyond implausible and all known facts seem to indicate that Jamal Khashoggi was deliberately murdered by the Saudi government because he dared to speak out. The United States’ alliance with Saudi Arabia has always depended on an unofficial understanding that U.S. leaders would overlook Saudi Arabia’s abysmal human rights record because of their value as an ally and a business partner, but this approach has real consequences for people, and Jamal Khashoggi must be the last casualty of our indifference. In addition to this latest murder, the last year has seen Saudi Arabia enact brutal purges, round up activists and continue to
wage a brutal war in Yemen with no regard for civilian life or interna- the U.S. has tripled since Trump took office. While Trump recently tional law. Not only has the U.S. ignored this, but we’ve enabled it, sell- denied that he has any conflicts of interest with Saudi Arabia, back ing the Saudis weapons that they’ve gone on to kill civilians with. This during the 2016 election he commented that he likes the Saudis very quite clearly has to stop. We will always have imperfect allies in this much because they buy apartments from him, which is a blatant conimperfect world of ours, but we can ask them to be better than this. flict of interest. With all of this in mind, it’s as unsurprising as it is Maintaining alliances is an important part of international diplomacy, appalling that Trump accepted bin Salman’s denial at face value, and but if we let ourselves stray too far from our values as we ostensibly that the two of them are apparently trying to find a mutually convefight for those same values, then the fight is rather moot. There is no nient explanation. Still, there may still be something that can be done. easy line for what constitutes going too far, nor would it be a great idea A bipartisan group of senators is talking about invoking the Global for the U.S. to outline exactly how many human rights violations it’s Magnitsky Act, the same legislation the U.S. has used to sanction Russia in the past, which would be a much needed step in willing to overlook, but Saudi Arabia has gone the right direction. If the United States is going too far, and if we don’t take action now to continue promoting democracy and they’ll only get worse. human rights, which Unfortunately, the person with it should, it needs to the most power to punish the Saudis is start holding its allies President Donald Trump. In addition to a higher standard. to his concerning admiration for authoritarian leaders and the fact that he obviously despises the idea of a free press, even going so far as to praise violence against an American reporter this week, there is another reason to suspect that Trump will never hold the Saudis accountable: financial conflicts of interests. Trump has had long standing business relationPictured: President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ships with the Saudis Creative Commons/Wikimedia Commons and Saudi lobbying in
The Golden Rule Applies for Celebrities, Too By Kallan Hook Contributing Writer
After a five-month whirlwind romance, Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson broke headlines when they called off their engagement on Oct. 15. While there has been a great outpouring of sympathy for the two, more notably is the continued criticism towards their relationship and lack of shock about the announcement. Since making their engagement public in early May 2018, the media has been relentlessly criticizing the relationship. Just hours after the engagement was published, numerous media outlets verbally bombarded the couple, sharing their irrelevant opinions on how the relationship would never last, and it was too soon for them to be engaged. Such a lack of support overwhelmed both Grande and Davidson’s Instagrams to the point where both individuals decided to temporarily disable comments on their accounts. Neither star has shied away from their very public relationship, with both Grande and Davidson commenting on their sudden engagement. In early August, when Grande appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” she explained how she knew she was going to marry Davidson after she finished writing sketches for her upcoming SNL appearance. Alongside Grande’s comment, Davidson’s recent appearance on “Saturday Night Live’s” “Weekend Update” segment focused on his engagement to Grande, most notably joking around on how he feels like Superman. While both stars have been very open about their fairytale romance the past few months, now it is incredibly important to respect both stars’ privacy. The media can easily distort the audience’s perception of celebrities. While celebrities live very public lives, they are also granted a sense of privacy behind closed doors. Therefore, the media may see a Pictured: Comedian Pete Davidson smiling couple strolling down the streets Photo taken from Instagram.com/onlypetedavidson of New York, but not the reported fights
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If you’re sick about hearing about gross men, you should already know we’re sick about writing about them. According to an ABC News article, a man was arrested for groping a woman on an Southwest airplane. Bruce Alexander was identified as the man who grabbed an unnamed woman’s breasts while she was asleep. The court documents revealed that Alexander told the authorities “the president of the United States says it’s OK to grab women by their private parts.” He was referring to the 2005 Access Hollywood interview with Billy Bush that was leaked a few weeks before the 2016 election where President Donald Trump infamously said, “It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything,” Trump said. “Grab them by the p----. You can do anything.”
and breakdowns. Ultimately, the constant scrutiny and attention on Grande and Davidson’s relationship may have impacted the ending of their engagement, yet both stars have experienced nothing less of tragedy in their lives. Ariana has had one of the most mentally devastating years imaginable. Not only has Grande survived a terrorist attack where 22 of her fans were killed, she also recently lost her ex-boyfriend, famed music producer and rapper Mac Miller in September. Now, with 2018 nearing an end, Ariana has also ended her engagement. Regardless of one’s personal feelings towards Grande, she deserves to be treated with decency and respect. Rather than being harrassed for her relationship, she should be treated with a kindness that all humans deserve. At the same time, Davidson has been open about his struggles with mental illness including borderline personality disorder, and this past May he even commented back at fans, who were saying that it is unreasonable for him to be in a relationship. Davidson has also been very vocal about his father’s passing in the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Twin Towers. While Davidson typically uses humor as a coping mechanism when addressing such topics, this does not take away the pain he may feel when cameras are off and doors are closed. The public tends to dehumanize celebrities by subjecting them to hurtful rumors, stalking them for the purpose of a picture and constantly criticizing their every actions. The media treats celebrities as their own puppets by creating hurtful headlines, regardless of the information’s trustworthiness. Rather than shaming and criticizing celebrities for ending a relationship, the media should react with empathy. If you would not treat you friend this way, why should you treat a celebrity as such? At the end of the day, regardless Pictured: Popstar Ariana Grande of how well-known someone is, we are all humans, and we all deserve basic human kindness.
I remember sitting in my Introduction to U.S. Politics class my sophomore year, the day after the Access Hollywood tape was leaked. My classmates were divided. My personal opinion, along with some other students in the class, believed that it would set a poor precedent for the man leading the country to be comfortable with saying he can just grab women whenever he wants to. Some of my other classmates felt that it was just “locker room talk” or things you could say to your friends and not take any responsibility for. In a newspaper office with a majority female staff, we had a similar discussion during the 2016 election season and feared that people would use the excuse that an elected, professional official got away with sexual assault as an excuse to commit assault themselves. We also thought
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it set a poor and dangerous precedent, especially considering how severe an issue sexual assault already was before Trump was elected as President of the United States. Here we are, almost two years later, and our fears have been realized with a man saying it was okay for him to grope a woman because the President of the United States says it’s okay. Regardless of whether or not this is something Alexander actually believes or he was using as an excuse, it set a precedent. It opened the door for those who have committed sexual assault to believe that there won’t be repercussions to their actions. Sexual assault is an issue that needs to be stopped, not encouraged. If even the film industry is starting to make progress, how is it that the political sphere only seems to be getting worse?
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Georgia's Voter Suppression Strips Away Civic Rights
remains unnamed, and Georgia Senator David Perdue. Perdue was at Georgia Tech campaigning for Kemp when said student approached him with his phone, which was recording the incident. The student began to ask Perdue about the suppression of voters but was Midterm elections will take place on Nov. 6 and voters will decide who to elect as cut off by Perdue saying: “I’m not doing that,” and then appearing to grab the student’s governor of their state. As the election draws closer, all eyes have been on the state of Georphone from him and asking “You wanted a picture?” multiple times, to which the student gia, where current Secretary of State Brian Kemp has been accused of suppressing black replied: “You stole my property.” The student asks for his phone back multiple times, and voters from voting in the upcoming election. So many potential voters are being held from Perdue finally returns it before walking away to avoid further interaction with the student. voting in this midterm election, and it is just plain wrong. The allegations, according to Reported by Newsweek, in reaction to the incident, “a spokesperson for Perdue the Associated Press, are that “at least 53,000 voter registration applications, the said that the incident had been a misunderstanding” and that “the senator large majority of them from black voters, are being held for additional clearly thought he was being asked to take a picture and he went to screening in the state of Georgia, potentially removing the ability take a selfie as he often does.” This is clearly just an excuse that for a significant number of people to vote in the November Perdue is using to cover up a scandal he probably does not election.” Voter applications are required to go through the need in this tense pre-election time. The student never "exact match" process where all of the information on outright asked Perdue for a picture, he asked him a releach voter application must match the information on evant question, or at least tried to. In a situation like file with the state. The Associated Press reports that this, even if the accusations hurt Kemp’s campaign Kemp’s office has been holding these applications and Perdue was there to strengthen it, the senator for further screening because they were flagged should have acted in a more mature manner by during this matching process. There have been either giving the student a prompt response or many issues with this process because it “cresimply saying he had no comment at this time. ates confusion for voters who don’t know that The YDSA released a Twitter statement saythey’ve been flagged in the system, or those ing "It’s abhorrent that when our members who think a pending registration means they ask their senators about the purging of votshouldn't even bother going to the polls.” If ers within their state, they respond by stealthere are issues like these with a process as ing their phones, dismissing dissent, and ulimportant as checking voting registration timately prove that curbing of democracy is forms, then it really should be addressed so how they make capital stay in power," and that the majority of people who want to vote I couldn’t agree more. are able to. There really should be no excusKemp’s actions really put the moral es because voting is a serious element of our qualities of people in political positions into country, and Kemp is taking that right away perspective and brings into question if Kemp is from people while blaming it on some confusing really dedicated to the state of Georgia, and to matching process. It has also been said that these America as a whole. It is a civic duty of American allegations are very timely, in the case of supprescitizens to vote. Laws barring African Americans sion of black votes, considering Kemp’s competition from being able to vote have been abolished for a is Stacey Abrams, an African American woman who long time now, so it should not be an issue anymore. could make history as the first female African American Abrams’ spokesperson, Abigail Collazo, spoke to CNN Infographic by Lexi Thimble governor in our country’s history. Could Kemp really be Information compiled from about Kemp’s accusations, saying he is “maliciously wieldtrying to suppress the votes of his rival’s potential major supThe Associated Press ing the power of his office to suppress the vote for political port system, just so he can keep his political status? If so, that is a gain and silence the voices of thousands of eligible voters — the very bold yet immature move, and even though I am not a resident of majority of them people of color.” This is a cruel thing to do on Georgia, he is still a representative of our country. These actions of suppressKemp’s part, and I agree with Collazo that it is malicious. Every American citiing the votes of African American people are just wrong, whether or not it is a problem zen of age and with the correct qualifications is allowed to vote, and any issues regarding with the matching system, because everyone eligible to vote should be able to. No confusing people’s registrations should be tended to in order to make sure that as many people can system or possibly discriminating secretary of state should stand in the way of Americans vote as possible. Voting is how we can use our voice to be represented in this country, and exercising their right to vote. it helps define our democracy and government of the people. Kemp is stripping this civic On Oct. 18 there was an incident at the Georgia Institute of Technology between right away from many of the African American people of Georgia, and he should not have a student member of the on-campus Young Democratic Socialists of America group, who the power to strip it from anyone.
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�e Great Makeup Debate: A Feminist Statement, or Not So Much? By Lexi Thimble Opinion Editor
mostly impressionable girls still coming into their own and feeling as though they cannot go through that awkward tween phase of bad hair and braces we all experienced. These makeup influencers can probably be termed “feminist” in other ways, but their aiding of this toxic industry is decidedly not in line with this way of thinking. The makeup industry is one that profits off the insecurities of women young and old, and in turn makes us as a society demand women meet these certain expectations of physical appearance so that they may be valued at all. At the end of all of this, the original question still stands: in this day and age, is becoming good at makeup in line with what it means to be a feminist? I’ll say this: it’s not my place or the place of anyone else to tell a woman how she should dress, do her hair or apply her makeup. A woman’s ability to make that choice for herself, with whatever intent she puts behind it, is an undeniable feminist belief. But what I cannot abide by is when this choice is wielded by beauty corporations and brands to shame those who don’t make this same choice, who would rather wear no makeup at all. If anything, it forces women to turn on women, encouraging those with power in this industry them to take part in this shaming. It’s one of the most decidedly unfeminist things about this argument, leaving this industry in need of some hard reflection about the messages it’s sending to women.
We’ve all seen the memes on Twitter before, of guys joking that you should “take a girl swimming on the first date” to see if, when her makeup comes off, she’s as pretty without it, or if she “tricked” the guy she’s on the date with. While this scenario is ridiculous, it opens up a debate that’s been ongoing for some time: is the use of makeup compliant with what it means to be a feminist? Does it challenge the patriarchy, or does it force women to continue a pattern of behavior meant solely to please men? We should first discuss the many points of view behind what makeup represents. With the rise of beauty gurus and makeup tutorials on YouTube, makeup has come into the mainstream as an art form, performed well by professionals and those willing to practice enough to reach that same level. This perspective has been adopted as feminist, making the case that makeup isn’t about appealing to men or transforming women so they look the way society expects them to, but is rather for the one applying it. It’s a skill honed through repeated lessons, where progress can be measured and compared to others, and skills can be elevated and become more complex through practice. This point has gotten even more traction with the rise in male beauty gurus such as James Charles and Jeffree Star. Makeup can be seen as something genderless that all people should feel free to use at whatever level they like; you can’t get more feminist than that. This emphasis on makeup as a skill also allows for the feminist argument of makeup as empowering, as YouTube has given a multitude of, primarily, women a wide platform with which to teach this skill and become financially successful through it. As this article from The Society Pages explains, “Through their expertise about beauty products/techniques, [beauty vloggers] can gain subscribers and, if they develop a sufficient following, they can acquire financial power via the YouTube Partner Program, through which vloggers earn anywhere from a few thousand dollars to six figures per month. In addition… they can leverage their online popularity/visibility to build their own beauty brand.” Makeup has not only become a honed skill, but in some case can mean a livelihood or even a thriving brand, taking some women to a level where they have power and influence over their success. This is where the slope gets slippery, and where I’m hesitant to outright call this trend a feminist one. A natural statement for people to make about themselves is, “I’m a feminist.” They assume feminism as a full identity, and by doing so, assume a certain amount of rigidity as to what constitutes being a feminist. Feminism becomes who they are in full, and therefore guides their every behavior. Some women can make the argument that whatever they do is feminist just by virtue of them being a women. This excuse encapsulates behaviors that are stereotypically feminine, such as shopping, getting plastic surgery or, in this case, becoming skilled at applying a full face of makeup. There’s empowerment in the individual and behind the intent with which they approach the activity, so the activity is still a feminist one, right? Not quite, I’d say. What I have trouble with is the beauty industry in general. Makeup isn’t actively battling against patriarchal expectations. It doesn’t break from established norms that are hundreds of years old, of women conforming to societal standards of beauty, and if anything is working harder than ever to present that image, making an impression on younger girls at an earlier age. It’s wonderful if women are empowered by their use of or abstinence from makeup, but the truth is there is still a societal expectation that women do something to alter their faces and that they’re not as credible or professional or even beautiful if they don’t. The same empowerment that allows beauty vloggers on YouPictured: Beauty YouTuber Michelle Phan Tube to build their own brands also gives them the power to reach younger viewers,
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Inside 'The Mind of Jake Paul'
Shane Dawson's Controversial Docuseries Photos taken from jakepaul Instagram. Photo taken from @shanedawson Twitter. CreativeCommons/PublicDomainPictures
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'The Mind of Jake Paul': A Biased Account of a Controversial Youtuber
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Dawson and Paul during the final interview of the series.
By Katherine Klima Vine Editor By Gracianne Eldrenkamp Online Editor-in-Chief Ever since this summer’s premiere of his Tanacon series, Youtuber Shane Dawson has created addicting and disputed Youtube docuseries. Each time Dawson has created a new documentary, he’s tried to step it up with the controversy. From Tana Mongeau to Jeffree Star, Dawson has attempted to pick apart the minds of famous and controversial Youtubers. In his latest string of internet documentaries, Dawson picked former Vine star and famed Youtuber Jake Paul. Paul is most noted for his crazy stunts and dangerous behavior ranging from setting a fire in a pool to allegedly beating his ex-girlfriend. Paul is also well known for co-founding Team 10 – a social media incubator and management company that, in layman's terms, turns people into internet celebrities. In the docuseries “The Mind of Jake Paul,” Dawson tries to answer the question of whether Paul
is a sociopath. With help from licensed therapist and Youtuber Kati Morton, Dawson tries to analyze and pick apart the mind of Paul. He studies everything from Paul’s family life, including his famous and controversial brother Logan Paul, to former members of Team 10, like Nick Crompton and Alissa Violet who have claimed Paul has abused them in some form. Dawson claimed, in the first part of the docuseries, that the series would cover whether or not Paul is a sociopath. However, this hypothesis quickly fell apart, and it became an uninspired profile of Paul. Although Dawson seemed determined to seek the truth of Paul at the beginning of his series, his determination grew weaker. In the last video of the series, titled “Inside the Mind of Jake Paul,” Dawson sat down with Paul for a feature-length interview, which was painful to sit through. Dawson fed Paul hard questions, but when Paul gave insufficient answers with as minimal detail as possible, Dawson continued on without further probing. Dawson also talked to Paul as if he already knew how Paul would answer. For many questions, Dawson would make assumptions based on his limited knowledge of Paul and ask for Paul’s response to that, as opposed to asking unbiased questions. As for all of his Paul interviews in general, Dawson lacks the courage to ask a lot of the “nitty-gritty” questions, such as addressing Paul’s racism and abuse. When asking Paul and current girlfriend, Erika Costell, if they were a real couple or not, Dawson didn’t pressure Paul or Costell further or investigate the subject. He took Paul and Costell’s word for it being real without getting a great deal of information to back up this claim – other than a very weak answer from former Team 10 member, Nick Crompton. Dawson has stated in many of these videos that he doesn’t want to ruin the Paul family, which would lead to him skipping over a lot of these hard-to-ask questions. However, this created a bias in favor of the Pauls and ruined potentially important discussions. There are also a lot of technical issues with the way Dawson created the docuseries. The biggest concern from viewers is that the series is eight parts long, with each part running around 45 minutes and the last part extending for around 105 minutes. This makes the entire series a whopping seven hours long. This length is not justified in content because there are multiple scenes, even full videos in the series, that don’t seem to add anything to Dawson’s quest for truth. Many critics have argued that Dawson wasn’t cutting anything in order to make more money off of the series. The last video of the series was the longest and the video most in need to be cut down. Dawson stated in a tweet, “We’re having trouble cutting things out because it’s all so interesting and real.” Besides practically giving Paul the answers, Dawson covered a variety of topics that he had already mentioned in prior videos which didn’t need to be addressed by Paul again, like Paul’s family life. Dawson constantly discusses Paul’s father, Greg Paul, but never has it lead up to anything. The repetitive topics and lack of interesting material made the final video hard to get through because it was full of bland content. Dawson is known for “spilling tea,” or uncovering internet celebrity gossip, in much of his docuseries. It’s what makes them addicting must-sees. However, “The Mind of Jake Paul” did not have any noteworthy “wow” moments. The most exciting video to watch was Dawson’s interview with Paul’s supposed ex-girlfriend, Violet. Violet provided information the viewers didn’t know about, such as the history behind the abuse allegations against Paul and her supposed cheating on Jake Paul with Logan Paul. Throughout the docuseries, Dawson clearly receives a great deal of information from all different sides, but it is always off camera. Dawson is clearly too terrified of potentially ruining the Pauls’ lives, so he doesn’t press on issues that need to pressed. If Dawson did this, it could’ve in fact made Paul look like a better person or humanized him in a better light. However, “The Mind of Jake Paul” doesn’t give a viewer the much needed addicting “tea” to satisfy their “thirst.” As with past Shane Dawson docuseries, “The Mind of Jake Paul” has also spurred a multitude of controversies. Most of the controversies surround the second video of the series, “The Dark Side of Jake Paul.” In the video, Dawson gets Morton to talk about what a sociopath is and what tendencies Jake Paul seems to have that coincide with sociopathic behaviors. People have criticized Dawson for diagnosing a person without a degree. Within the video, Dawson also edits in content of Paul doing violent or dangerous things as Morton describes what a sociopath is. By doing this, he is subliminally telling audiences to assume Jake Paul is a sociopath, whether or not there is evidence, which there technically is. Overall, Dawson delivers content that skips over very interesting topics while simultaneously humanizing Paul in a light that forgets, and seemingly forgives, his racism, abuse and past mistakes. Despite it being a very interesting and a must-see for audiences, the content and techniques used to create this docuseries caused it to be unnecessarily long, biased and dramatized. That’s why we give it a 5/10.
Informational Lecture with Dr. Scott Lacy By Brandon Robles Contributing Writer
Walking into Bellarmine Hall, it was an entirely new environment. I had explored most of the Fairfield University campus, but never had a reason to go inside of this particular building before. Inside Bellarmine lies the entrance to the Fairfield University Art Museum housed in the lower floor of the building, which I decided not to enter in the past to avoid getting lost. But I now had a reason with the “The Representation of Africa in Western Art” lecture hosted in the Diffley Board Room. Dr. Scott Lacy PhD, professor of sociology and anthropology, was introduced to those in attendance by a staff member as an anthropologist and avid art collector. Having been an aid worker since ‘94, Lacy is better recognized as the founder of African Sky Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on helping the people of Mali with social change and education. Upon getting to the front of the board room, distinct objects could be seen as the lecture began. Three African artifacts including a helmet, mask and a colorful painting could be seen. Despite the topic being art, Lacy stated how anthropologists were early curators and collectors of African art in the late 1800s. During the Scientific Revolution, the field of science developed methods of study for animal and plant biology. John Locke believed that if such methods could be used to study animal and plants, then they could also apply to humans. Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection was applied to society in general, basing the primitivity of societies with their level of weaponry, culture and government. Upon hearing of Africa, Europeans felt as though they could help them by introducing civility to their lives. Instead of help, natives were met with colonial conquest. Slavery, conversion of faith and the hauling of African artifacts followed. Artifacts brought back were not meant to valued, even when they were exported in large amounts. Instead, they were thought of as souvenirs
for traveling to Africa. Paintings and sculptures could be found in flea markets where no one really cared about them. Although anthropologists were sent to supervise the actions of the travelers, this didn’t save natives from being subjected to their “help.” When the Chicago World Fair commenced in 1893, the anthropological exhibits, dubbed “The Midway,” displayed how cultures appeared using juxtaposition. Africans brought as slaves were used in creating authenticity for their specific exhibit where Europeans viewed the primitivity through items including huts and tools. Compared to displays of scientific innovation, “The Midway” was seen as uninteresting or poorly seen. Despite the lack of value the majority of people hold in African art, anthropologists took it upon themselves to create displays and exhibits in museums. They even constructed mini-museums, which displayed solely African art. The art piqued the interests of many, including Pablo Picasso. His works, such as “Las Demois d’Avignon,” followed the styles of African art with their exaggerated body proportions. Later on in the United States, the Harlem Renaissance movement called for African identity and heritage in modern art. Soon, anthropology could no longer base findings on artifacts; instead, they created films which observed natives in their own culture. Documentaries made by people such as Jean Rouch and Robert Flaherty recorded the lives of African and other cultures with precision. Before ending the lecture, Lacy brought up the purpose of the painting: a friend in Cameroon painted it with regards to their people’s perspective. Currently, the nation is caught between two wars, yet, even within war, the painting shows the optimism that the people of Cameroon have in a time of crisis.
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NT Live Recording of 'King Lear' Comes to Quick Center By Molly Lamendola Contributing Writer
I sat on the very edge of my seat. Hands clenched on my knees, feet placed as firmly as I could get them on the floor. I could see the gleam of something unhinged in Sir Ian McKellen’s eye, a light sheen over his iris. He danced around the small circular stage in nothing but a white wife beater and khaki pants, a singular suspender thrown loosely over his shoulder. A green leaf was fastened to the side of his forehead. A symbolic replacement for his gleaming crown worn at the beginning of the production. An indication of how far he had fallen from grace. I have never read “King Lear,” nor did I even have a semblance of an idea of what was coming when I went to see the National Theatre Live Recording of “King Lear” at the Regina A. Quick Center on Oct. 17. Though with a quick internet search I found that “King Lear” depicts its titular character, the King of England, in a slow descent of dementia and madness, taking everyone around down with him. But even with this limited amount of knowledge, I felt closer to the text than I ever had before, despite spending much of my high school career breaking down each line of a slightly tattered and worn, but never read, copy of Shakespeare into the smallest of ideas. I had yet to feel this connection, like a character standing on stage, completely pulled into the story. Ian McKellen would be delighted to hear this. Before the start of the performance, the audience was shown a video regarding the production and the ideas behind the performance. McKellen specifically wanted the setting to be intimate, allowing the audience to be part of the act, metaphorically speaking. The production was placed in the smallest theatre available, and they built the set with a plan to remove seats if necessary in place. He wanted them to see the tiny button on his top shirt when he mumbled his last line and to be able to make eye contact with every audience member seated in the theatre. I have to say that they were successful. I audibly gasped during the opening scene, when Lear disinherited his favorite daughter, Cordelia, played by Tamara
Lawrance, as she refused to join her sisters in showering him in false compliments in an effort to gain his favor. I threw a hand over my eyes, peeking through a small crack between my index and middle fingers as Lear’s middle daughter, Regan and her husband, the Duke of Cornwall, (played by Kirsty Bushell and Dominic Mafham) removed the eyes of one of the King’s advisers, the Earl of Gloucester, played by Danny Webb, with a meat hook. The woman next to me kept whispering, “Oh my God,” under her breath as the blood slowly spread across the stage, covering the couple, who cackled, continuing their reign of terror. And I wiped a tear away at the final scene when Lear gasped, breaths shortening, asking Edgar (Damien Molony), the son of the Earl of Gloucester, “‘Pray you, undo this button,” as he took his last breath. His daughters’ dead bodies lying around him, a physical representation of the destruction that he had set in motion. It didn’t matter, though. We knew it was he who was to blame. Sure, you could toss that around to all of the people around him for allowing it to get this bad, for allowing his position of King to overwhelm any semblance of reality or morality, but none of that would matter now. All the other audience members and I could think of doing at that moment was getting to our feet and filling the room with applause.
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Sir Ian McKellan (King Lear) with Lloyd Harrison (Fool).
The Mirror Abroad: Maeve's Marvelous Adventures
on the Harry Potter floor you can get your wand from a Slytherin in his scarf and robe. When we finally pulled ourselves away from the magical building only to head I wake up on Sept. 29 in my friend Eimear’s flat in onto the next. Platform 9 ¾ at King’s Cross Station, the London, England, ready to explore the city. While Eimeentrance to the train bound for Hogwarts and the place ar spent the morning kicking butt in karate, I decided to where I unfortunately learned that I was a muggle. It’s head to a museum. The Science Museum, London was full fine, really, I didn’t think Fairfield University’s course of airplanes, old cars and exhibits telling me about how a credit would transfer anyway… baby chimpanzee was better than me at certain games. Of Sunday morning, Eimear and I grabbed homecourse, that combined with numerous other discoveries made scones and coffee at the cutest little bakery in had me feeling like a child in a candy shop all morning. Battersea Square. Even though it wasn’t tea, I couldn’t After grabbing a cup of coffee we set off to the Imperial help but drink it with my pinky out — just like the Brits, War Museum, a place full of submarines, tanks, room repright? She had to head to classes so we bid adieu and lications, war posters, japanese swords and so much more. I hopped on the train to Camden Market. Despite the I’m a World War II history buff - needless to say, my entire early morning, there were multiple pop up shops strewn afternoon was consumed by the place. On our way back about the side streets. A small shopping bag later and I we took the scenic route - allowing me to see Westminster set off on my next mission. The original and only storeAbbey, a scaffold-covered Big Ben, the London Eye, and front Twinings Tea Shop, a place in London that I have countless historic statues. That night we went to the coolest been looking forward to visiting ever since I was a kid burger place, called the Lord Nelson. This place looks like it reading the back of the tea package one afternoon while was decorated for holidays, but none of the decorations or waiting for the water to boil and munching on a biscotti knick-knacks were ever taken down — New Year’s Eve decI had stolen from my mom’s secret stash. I plugged the orations right next to Halloween pumpkins, and signs like address into my phone and my tunnel vision ensued, I “if it’s chocolate, it’s food” that I could not agree more with. had one goal. Forty-five minutes later and I had arrived, Sunday rolled around and we had a plan — Hyde the long, narrow shop was beautiful, filled with more tea Park was up first. It was like Central Park but with British than I even knew they had. I was about to begin shopaccents and cooler spots. It was the type of area that, if you ping when I stepped outside to answer a call from my didn’t know any better, you almost wouldn’t be able to tell dad. I opened the door, looked up, and realized that I that the city was a five-minute walk to your right. While had walked right past the Department of Justice. This walking through the park we paused at the Marble Arch huge, sprawling building that could be compared to a (I wonder what it was made of?) because it was a picture palace, and I had walked past it without noticing beperfect spot. Then headed past Speaker’s Corner — a hiscause I was so focused on this tiny, antique storefront. torically designated place for anyone to speak their mind So I did the one thing any reasonable person would do, I without repercussion — to Buckingham Palace. The paltook a picture and walked back into the tea shop. I have ace was beautiful and the guards, stone-faced. Everything my priorities straight, and you can bet that I stuffed my looked dipped in gold, the definition of extravagant. TraPhoto Contributed by Maeve Nowak carry-on backpack so much the zipper almost didn’t falgar Square was next, where there happened to be a Japaclose. nese market set up by the elegant fountains. The numerous Nowak posing by a telephone booth in London, England. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre was my final desBritish people wearing Kimonos we had seen earlier in the tination of the trip and was super cool, unfortunately I day made so much more sense, I had begun to wonder if Great Britain had fallen back into its imperialist had just missed the tour time so a few pictures later and I was on a tube to the airport. Although I filled habits… We checked out the booths and what each was selling before inching our way out of the crowd. my days with sightseeing, there is still a lot I’ve left to see. If you ever go to London, don’t see everything in Earlier in the weekend, I had asked Eimear what her favorite place in London was; “Hamleys Toy one go, break it up, I had an amazing time and love that I was able to take my time at different spots and Store,” she replied, and so we went. If you’ve never been to Hamleys, it’s essentially a child’s dream come that I can still go back and see new things. I can not wait until I can return, it was an absolutely brilliant true, naturally I had a blast. There are multiple floors, each with more toys than you could imagine. There weekend! London was everything I expected it to be, unfortunately the British thought the same thing are employees playing with drones and modified frisbees, there are life-sized Lego people and characters, about my attempt at a fake British accent…
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'Origins' Skin Cleanser Works Like a Charm first time I tried it in April. I wash my face twice a day, and while I am close to the end, I am still on my very first tube. This stuff lasts forever because you only need a dab of it to cleanse your entire face. I always feel fresh and clean after using this cleanser. Origins also has a wide selection of moisturizers. While moisturizers are typically more expensive than cleansers, Origins offers a wide variety of product with different prices, so you can spend as much or little as you want. For example, the Oil-Free Moisture Lotion With Saw Palmetto & Mint is $30 while something like the Mega-Bright Skin Illuminating Moisturizer sells for $56. My personal favorite is the Matte Moisturizer With Willowherb, $35, which is light and smells amazing. Another aspect of skincare that many people choose to opt out of is toner. However, toner should be a part of your routine as it balances your skin and shrinks pores. Origins has a great selection of toners. The Energy-Boosting Treatment Lotion Mist is a great option that leaves the face feeling very fresh. The great thing about this product is that it not only utilizes coffee beans and ginzing to refresh the skin, but also Photo taken from origins Instagram comes in a large bottle that will take forever to run out! They also have a classic Balancing Some of 'Origins' skincare products. Tonic, which uses spearmint and lavender to balance skin. Both products cost $23, so not breaking the bank compared to other products on the market, and, for the By Sabrina Musto length of time they last, this is a great deal. Fashion Columnist Origins also has a line of masks, which are my favorite product. I use This skincare company is changing my skin by the day. Origins is a masks one to three times a week, because I feel as though they are the ultisustainable, eco-friendly skincare and makeup brand that uses natural in- mate way to wind down and treat yourself. Origins masks are a must-try. gredients to create amazing products for users. The products are formulated Now, masks can get expensive for a “non-essential” part of the skincare rouwithout parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, petrolatum, par- tine, but if you do find yourself ready to splurge on a mask, I would definitely affin, DEA, polyethylene beads or animal ingredients, making sure to keep recommend Origins’. My favorite Origins mask is the Charcoal Honey Mask the user’s skin free of chemicals and toxins. I started using Origins products To Purify & Nourish, $34, which is used for oil control and to get rid of stubaround six months ago, and I have seen such a huge change in my skin. The born acne. The mix of charcoal and honey is an absolute dream team, and best part is, for such quality products, the prices are not outrageous com- I feel the benefits to my skin immediately. My two other recommendations pared to other skincare brands that charge an arm and a leg. I encourage would be the Active Charcoal Mask To Clear Pores, $17, and the Retextureveryone to check out their products to see if they are right for you. izing Mask With Rose Clay, $28. For starters, I cannot even tell you how many cleansers that Origins Origins also has eye care products, serums and face oils, but I have not produces, because there are so many and each are unique in their own way. tried those as of yet. I highly recommend giving this brand a go, and the OriThey have an Antioxidant Cleanser With White Tea, a Deep Pore Cleanser gins website details what products are right for all different types of skin. So, With Saw Palmetto & Mint and, my personal favorite, the Frothy Face Wash. whether you are dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, or any other skin type, This face wash comes in a 5 fl. oz tube for $23, and I have had mine since the they have something for you. Oh, and they also have make up!
Homemade Chipotle Recipe By Mimi Loughlin Contributing Writer
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Inkwell Spotlight In Other Words, T____ Y__! By Brandon Robles Contributing Writer at the Inkwell
It’s two words that I know Deep down in my heart But for the sake of this poem I won’t say them at all I’ve said these words about a thousand times Probably meant it, and probably not Can’t really remember what I said them for Maybe out of sarcasm or possibly more I’m quite a busy person But that doesn’t mean I don’t help I take the time to do something But people will probably walk past Without saying those words Other times, people will do so They’ve got the time to say it So when they say them to me It makes my time worthwhile My home is riddled with words Some are bad, and some are good But the words that I know Are said in a different tongue than yours. Some days I’m tired And I won’t say them at all And other days I’m tired And it’s the only words I know at all Every day it’s the same The people who say something And those who don’t at all But I’ve got quite the time To say those words myself \ / \o/ _ |_ | |
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'Halloween'PremieresJustinTimeForHoliday By Tyler Zikias Contributing Writer
“Halloween” (dir. David Gordon Green) stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer and Andi Matichak, picking up 40 years after masked killer Michael Myers (Nick Castle) killed several people in the town of Haddonfield, Ill. The last person standing on that night, Laurie Strode (Curtis), is an old, weathered woman who has spent all of this time training herself for the day she sees Michael again. Now, on Halloween night, Laurie must protect her daughter and granddaughter while getting her revenge on Michael Myers. The first “Halloween” film, also released 40 years ago, launched the craze surrounding the slasher film. The concept of teens being chased and murdered by an unkillable freak of nature spawned several sequels and rip-offs, often never living up to the excitement of the first “Halloween.” It is one of my favorite horror films, so my anticipation for the 2018 “Halloween” was through the roof. With all of the mediocre to awful sequels being erased from continuity, this film seemed to have its own specific take on how the characters from the original have grown or fallen during the past 40 years. While the film suffers from lack of a consistent tone and a terrible focus on some characters, “Halloween” is certainly capable of showing you a bloody good time. The most remarkable thing about this film is Curtis returning as Laurie Strode. Laurie has been traumatized by the events of the first “Halloween” to the point where she has transformed her house into a fortress. She has several locks, hidden rooms and a rack of weapons. I think this direction of Laurie’s character is brilliant because she is no longer a damsel in distress. She is as much of a hunter as Michael. She knows every detail about his whereabouts and prays that he will escape his asylum for the soul purpose of killing him. Curtis is as good as she has ever been here, delivering dialogue with the history of her character’s pain and horror painted on her face. Director David Gordon Green transformed Laurie into a badass killing machine, and Curtis falls into this role perfectly. There is also an interesting idea surrounding family lineage throughout the film, with fleshed out relationships between Laurie and her daughter, Karen (Greer), and granddaughter, Allyson (Matichak). The three are rarely on the same page, Laurie being seen as out of her mind, Karen trying to keep her family safe and Allyson wanting to see her grandmother. Their plotlines all intersect at one point, leading to crowd-pleasing moments sprinkled throughout the final act. This leads me to what everyone is going to see this movie for: the kills and scares. The kills in “Halloween” are graphic and brutal.
Everything you have seen before from these movies is enhanced with greater realism. The sound design and effects have definitely been given more thought to than the other franchise sequels. Michael is an unstoppable force, as per usual, but one thing I really enjoyed about this film is that Michael is a true villain. Most of the other sequels use Michael to take out the awful people in the film so, in a way, the audience is rooting for Michael to kill all of the characters. The Michael in this film is someone you don’t want anywhere near the main characters. Certain characters are definitely only introduced to be killed, but the core three mentioned earlier are the ones viewers fear for the most. As for actual scares, this film doesn’t really have them. Everything is either
a predictable jump scare or a brutal kill. It certainly isn’t anything audiences have never seen before. Leading into my negatives with “Halloween.” The tone of this film is all over the place. Screenwriters Green and Danny McBride have a strong comedic presence in Hollywood. Green directed the very funny “Pineapple Express” with co-writer McBride starring. Their choice to rely on comedy so much in “Halloween,” especially in tense situations, is very distracting and releases a lot of the tension from an otherwise gripping scene. Specifically, two kills towards the end of the second act feature characters that don’t act in ways that feel real in the moment. They act as if evil isn’t staring them in the face and crack jokes, which doesn’t feel accurate and took me out of the moment. This also happens in tense and action-packed scenes where Green decides to cut to something funny that is completely unrelated. It is very jarring and had me throwing my hands in the air in confusion while watching the film. This film also suffers from severe focus issues. The heart of this movie lies within the conflict between Laurie and Michael and how this conflict is affecting Laurie’s life. However, Green makes choices to focus on characters who serve little to nothing to the plot. For example, Allyson’s boyfriend, Cameron, (Dylan Arnold) is introduced early in the film and has about two extended scenes that don’t work and are instantly forgettable. The cop, Hawkins (Will Patton), and doctor, Sartain (Haluk Bilginer), are also in the film for an extended period of time, but aren’t given much content to work with. If the film played up the conflict between Laurie, Michael, Karen and Allyson earlier in the film, the first and second acts wouldn’t drag as much as they did. Instead, Green tries to use way too many characters in this film, often dancing around the most interesting content. The conclusion to “Halloween” is one of the most riveting and satisfying sequences I have seen all year. It pays off all of the major plotlines setup through the excellent performance by Curtis and her character’s relationships. The kills are brutal and gory, and several moments in the ending had my audience cheering. I went into this film really wanting to love it, but I came out liking it just enough to recommend it. It is a shame that the film is almost on the level of generic until it reaches the third act. However, it is a “Halloween” film, after all, so you shouldn’t go in expecting a well fleshed-out narrative. I think most already have their mind's made up about going to see the film or not. If 80s-esque slashers are your cup of tea, absolutely go see it. Grade: B
Theatre Fairfield to Present 'Silent Sky' By Cara Lee Executive Editor
The current public interest in historical dramas, combined with America’s ever-present fascination with the stars and the push for more films featuring strong female characters has resulted in films like “Hidden Figures” and “First Man” drawing in millions at the box office. Beginning on Oct. 24, Fairfield University’s own acting troupe, Theatre Fairfield, will feed into this niche with its upcoming theatrical production of Laura Gunderson’s “Silent Sky.” “Silent Sky” is a historical drama focusing on character Henrietta Leavitt (Emily Ramsey ‘20), a scientist who joins a group of women completing mathematical and scientific computations for renowned astronomer Peter Shaw (Carlin Fournier ’22) at Harvard Observatory. As Leavitt works with these women, they form a bond and Leavitt conducts her own research, analyzing both the stars and her own life in the midst of the women’s rights movement of the early 1900s. “I personally think that ‘Silent Sky’ is a play for everyone,” explained Theatre Fairfield newcomer Fournier during a cast interview, “At its core, it’s a play about discovery and accomplishment as the audience follows Henrietta Leavitt through her life, ups and downs. The play itself doesn’t take itself too serious and with every dramatic moment there’s a heartwarming scene right around the corner.” The student cast has been in rehearsals since the beginning of September. They’ve spent these weeks learning their lines and, in the case of Romina Rabines ’20 (playing Scottish astronomer Williamina Fleming), perfecting the Scottish accent she needs for her role. “I actually knew how to do a Scottish accent before auditioning because I’m a big fan of ‘Trainspotting,’ but after auditioning Dr. L [visual and performing arts professor Martha S. LoMonaco] realized she knew a genuine Scot, her yoga instructor. She got me in touch with him. It’s nothing official, but [my accent] has certainly gotten much better” said Rabines. However, the cast has also been working to find their rhythm with one another while learning their lines and staging as this performance brings together seasoned Theatre Fairfield members, like Rabines and Ramsey, as well as newcomers like Fournier. “I love my cast mates, and we have had such an incredible journey putting on this production,” continued Theatre Fairfield returner, Martha Hegley ’20, who will be performing the role of Annie Jump Cannon, “One moment that really pulled us together as a cast was when we had our first rehearsal without the scripts. We were able to work together to help each other and build upon the scenes so much.” With only a five week turnover between casting and the first show, the cast and crew has not had a lot of time to put the production together. Especially since the primary theatre building, the Pepsico Theatre, is still out of commission from the flooding that took place early in the fall 2018 semester. “It helps,” said Fournier, “that everyone in the company is hardworking. The cast, the stage management crew and especially our director Jake Hofmann. I’m immensely surprised
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The stars of 'Silent Sky': Hegley, Ramsey and Rabines . on how much we can get done in just a week.” Theatre Fairfield’s “Silent Sky,” directed by Jackob G. Hofmann, will debut on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. and continue with these 8 p.m. performances through Friday, Oct. 26. There will be further performances on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m.
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SPOOKY SECRETS REVEALED: THE COFFEE BREAK TEAM COMES CLEAN Now that it’s October, we think it’s time that we tell you a few things we’ve been keeping on the down-low: 1. The Coffee Break Team has bewitched every 12th page of the Mirror (where Coffee Break lives) to curse the individual reading it if that individual is not drinking coffee. When we say Coffee Break, we mean it. 2. When we say Coffee Break, we mean the French Vanilla Cappuccino from the Tully. 3. While the Coffee Break Team is not certified by the Society of Astrologists to provide horoscopes, we do know enough about astrology to prefer certain signs over others. We even have signs that we dislike… (sorry Scorpio. And Pisces. There’s just something about water signs.) 4. Also, the Society of Astrologists isn’t a thing. We made it up. 5. We believe the entrance closest to the first-floor lounge of Campion Hall to have been haunted by the ghost of Saint Edmund Campion himself, and he refused to let anyone in for nearly two months. Thankfully, Maintenance (or are they the Ghostbusters?) have finally fixed the problem. 6. The same cannot be said for the door to the Mirror Office. You’re lucky we can even produce this paper every week. opensky.ca
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In Case You Missed It: Wednesday, October 17th -Women's Soccer defeated Saint Peter's, 3-1 -Men's Soccer defeated Siena, 1-0 Friday, October 19th -Field Hockey lost to Monmouth, 2-0 Saturday, October 20th -Men's Soccer tied with Quinnipiac, 0-0 Photo taken from Greensboro Swarm/Twitter
-Women's Soccer lost at Niagara, 2-0 -Volleyball lost to Rider, 3-0 Sunday, October 21st -Volleyball defeated Saint Peter's, 3-1 -Field Hockey lost to Colgate, 2-1
On Saturday, Oct. 20, alumni Tyler Nelson ‘18 was selected with the third overall pick in the first round of the NBA G-League Draft by the Greensboro Swarm. The NBA G-League is the NBA’s minor league, featuring 27 teams that prepare coaches, officials, trainers and front-office staff for the NBA. The Greensboro Swarm are the affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan. Nelson averaged 22.2 points per game during the 2017-18 campaign as a Stag while becoming Fairfield’s all-time leading scorer (2,172 pts) and three-point shooter (315 threepointers) during his senior season. His first chance to showcase his skills as a Swarm player will be on Friday, Nov. 2 as Greensboro takes on the Wisconsin Herd at 8:00 p.m. in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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Wednesday, October 24th -Men's Soccer vs. Marist, 3 p.m. -Women's Soccer at Marist, 7 p.m.
On Monday, Oct. 22, Brooke Hernon ‘22 was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week. Hernon scored two goals against Saint Peter’s University, including her first career game-winner which was a header off of a corner kick that put Fairfield University up 3-1. Hernon is tied for second in goals on the team while also tallying seven points so far this season. Hernon and the Stags will conclude the 2018 campaign when they travel to Marist College Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 25th -Field Hockey at LIU Brooklyn, 4 p.m. Friday, October 26th -Volleyball at Quinnipiac, 7 p.m. Saturday, October 27th -Field Hockey vs. Saint Louis, 12 p.m - Men's Soccer at Saint Peter's, 2 p.m.
In this week's issue...
- Stags Hang Tough Yet Fall to Niagara 2-0 (Page 14)
- Colgate Upends Fairfield 2-1 (Page15)
- Stags Tie Quinnipiac 0-0 in Nutmeg State Rivalry (Page 15)
- Rider Roars Past Fairfield 3-0 (Page 16)
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Stags Hang Tough Yet Fall to Niagara 2-0
Photo Contributed by Sports Information Desk Fairfield registered 14 shots, six of which were on goal and Amy Akerley '22 (center) contributed to those six with one of her own. The Stags possess a 7-8-2 record as well as a 2-5-2 record in the MAAC as they take on Marist next.
By Amy McDonough Contributing Writer Road trips are always filled with adventure — some good, some bad. However, it must be remembered that, on a road trip, it is often debated if the journey is as important as the destination, or vice versa. The Fairfield University Women’s Soccer Team had the last road trip of their 2018 season on Oct. 20 when they took on Niagara University in Niagara County, N.Y., falling by the score of 2-0. While the Stags out shot Niagara, ending with better numbers for their all around game, this final road trip ended in a loss for the Stags with a final score of 2-0 in favor of Niagara. Even though this match was a loss, it must be taken into account that the journey doesn't end here. The Stags will keep pushing as playoffs quickly approach and the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament looms just around the corner. The end result the team wanted was not how the game ultimately went, but the efforts were ever present for the squad with a number of underclassmen dominating the field. Sophomore Alex Madden, Liz Dumas ‘21 and Gabby Diodati ‘21 contributed seven shot attempts on goal, showing the Stags’ fearless mindset and
drive to fight the Niagara Purple Eagles back. Niagara’s offense was combated by Aytana Muschajew ‘22 in goal with two saves, who defended the net for the full 90 minutes. Fairfield fought to tie the game at 1-1, but Niagara goalkeeper Shania Van Nuland’s six saves and Niagara’s Annie Ibey’s goal in the second half dug the Stags a deeper hole they ultimately could not climb out of. Knowing that the Stags’ stats for the game put Niagara’s numbers to shame emphasizes the fact that the team has all the tools, extraordinary talent and skill set to convert those numbers into wins for their remaining contests. The team currently holds a 7-8-2 record with a 2-5-2 record in the MAAC. The Stags will take on another fellow MAAC competitor — the Marist College Red Foxes in their next contest on Oct. 24, ready to take the field knowing that their journey for this season is far from over.
Weekly 4x5 Because we have witty things to say ... Dan Montgomery Co-Sports Editor
How do you feel about this World Series matchup?
The NBA season has finally started. Who are you looking out for?
Manny come to the Yankees where Markelle Fultz to never make a 3 you know you will win next year!! pt jumpshot again.
As long as it is a good series and it is competitive, it does not matter Patrick Getz Co-Sports Editor who wins to me.
I want to see who will take over the East this year...
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Well, my roommate is happy. My family and I... not so much.
I haven't watched a basketball game since I lost my two front teeth playing basketball. I have no intention of starting again now.
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Dan Montgomery, Chris LaZazzera, Patrick Getz and Cara Lee How has LeBron looked in a Laker unifrom?
Cowboys landed Amari Coo- What costume are you lookper in a trade. What are your ing forward to wearing this thoughts? weekend?
He'll look great if they ever win a game.
BUST. 88 jersey is cursed since Dez wore it.
Wearing my Campbells CHUUUUUUUUNKY soup costume.
He looks about right in that uniform and he has fit right in as a leader.
Yes I am excited! The Cowboys finally got a young receiver with potential. If the Cowboys can unlock his potential, it will be a steal!
Simply, a cop. Been protecting the law all four years I have been here!
He's been putting up big numbers but I don't see him looking too good when he has to face the C's.
Patriots traded a 5th round pick for Josh Gordon and the Cowboys had to trade a 1st round pick for Cooper. They are the same type of player. Smart teams, make smart moves. #GoPats
Catch me at the Fairfield Goodwill trying to piece together some costumes on Thursday.
One player doesn't make a team. Let's see how they do.
I guess we'll see who makes it to the end game. In the meantime, I've always wanted to roadtrip to Dallas.
SOOOOO many! I have the original Elastigirl from "Incredibles", Velma from "Scooby Doo" and my Hufflepuff "Harry Potter" robes. If all three don't make an apperance this weekend, I will be severely disapointed.
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Colgate Upends Fairfield 2-1 By Emma Unterkoefler Contributing Writer The Fairfield University Field Hockey team lost a close home match on Lessing Field against Colgate University. The Oct. 21, 2-1 defeat does not describe the tenacity the Stags carried with them throughout the game. The first half featured a lot of offensive opportunities from both sides as well as stellar defensive performances. Fairfield and Colgate each had four corner kicks. Fairfield’s Zoe Rosen ‘21 recorded 2 saves compared to Colgate’s 5. Fairfield outshot Colgate by a 9-6 margin. However, only goals count on the scoreboard. In minute 17, Colgate’s Nikki Potter collected a pass from a penalty corner from her teammate, Taylor Casamassa, who controlled the ball and
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redirected it to the far post, giving Colgate the lead, 1-0. After applying immense pressure, Fairfield found the back of the net in minute 61. Emma Matlach ‘21 was awarded a penalty shot. The goal scoring machine calmly stood over the ball and flicked it into the far corner of the net. This tally tied the game at 1-1. This was Matlach’s fourth goal of the season. Four minutes later, in minute 64, Colgate found their go-ahead goal. In similar fashion, Colgate earned a penalty corner in which Casamassa assisted Katie Anderson as she deflected the ball from the top of the circle into the net past Fairfield goalkeeper Rosen. Colgate now had the lead at 2-1.
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The Stags totaled 11 shots in the second half for a total of 20 shots throughout the match compared to Colgate’s two shots in the second half and eight total shots. Of Fairfield’s 20 shots, 10 were on goal. Despite all these shots, Fairfield was only able to connect for one goal. Fairfield lost the game with a final score of 2-1. Up next, the Stags face Long Island University Brooklyn in their final MAAC regular season contest on Thursday, Oct. 25 when they travel to Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Stags Tie Quinnipiac 0-0 in Nutmeg State Rivalry
Photo Contributed by Sports Information Desk Defender Marcus Nordgard '20 provided three shots, two of which were on goal, as he gave much needed offensive help from the defensive side. The Stags remarkably have a 6-0-1 conference record.
By Michael Hoffman Contributing Writer The Fairfield University Stags and the Quinnipiac University Bobcats fought to a 0-0 draw in a vital Alumni and Family Weekend matchup on Oct. 20 at Lessing Field between the two top soccer teams in the Metro Athletic Atlantic Conference . Fairfield defense and goalkeeper Gordon Bottertill ‘21 kept the Quinnipiac offense at bay throughout the game with five saves, not allowing a goal on nine Quinnipiac shots. An outstanding Bottertill save in minute 96 on a shot by Quinnipiac defender Jordan Bennett kept the Stags even on Quinnipiac’s best offensive chance. The Quinnipiac defense was equally as stingy, shutting out the potent Stag offense on 14 shots with eight saves by goalkeeper Chrystomos Lakovidis. Defender Marcus Nordgard ‘20, known as “The Great Dane”, was positioned up front and led the Fairfield charge with three shots, including two on goal, after missing time earlier in the season with an injury. First-year Stags Jonathan Filipe and Cormac Pike continued their standout seasons, each contributing shots on goal in the effort for Fairfield’s first goal. Fairfield forward Diego Caseilles ‘19 continued his recent string of good form, firing off a
couple shots on the Quinnipiac goal. Head Fairfield coach Carl Rees highlighted how well defender Jonas Vergin ‘21 played after the game, really giving the sophomore praise and credit for his defensive play. Only one yellowcard was given in such a low scoring battle, to Quinnipiac defender Christian Casagranda. Quinnipiac’s offense was lead by Irish midfielder Matthew Taylor with three shots, including one on goal, and forward Rashaan Dally ‘19, adding two shots on goal himself. After this draw against Quinnipiac, Fairfield remains undefeated in MAAC play, coming into the week 9-4-1 and 6-0-1 in the conference. On Oct. 24, the Stags have another important matchup with the top of the MAAC, as they welcome the Marist College Red Foxes at 7:00 p.m. at Lessing field. Marist will come into that matchup 5-1-1, needing a win to tie Fairfield atop the conference standings. On the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 27, Fairfield rounds out the week with a visit to the Saint Peter's University Peacocks. The Stags remained in first place in the MAAC with a hard fought draw as their unbeaten streak extends to seven conference games.
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Rider Roars Past Fairfield 3-0
Contributed by Sports Information Desk Junior Mayda Garcia contributed 10 kills as she was second on the team in this Saturday conest, only trailing Luci Robertson '21 who had 12 kills in the same game. Fairfield is currently 8-4 in MAAC play.
By Julia Lanzillota Contributing Writer The Fairfield University Women’s Volleyball team (10-9, 6-5 MAAC) hosted Rider University (9-12, 8-4 MAAC) in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup on Oct. 20. Over 400 fans filled the stands at Alumni Hall during Alumni and Family Weekend to cheer on the Stags, who disappointingly fell to the Broncs 3-0. Rider had the opening serve of the set and ultimately beat their adversaries to be earliest on the board. The first point for Rider was earned when Caprice Clarke and Meredith Pellegrino blocked an attack error by Fairfield. Junior Stag Sonja Radulovic answered back immediately with a kill to even the score. Rider asserted their dominance again, but pending another kill from Fairfield’s Luci Albertson ‘21, Radulovic got the serve and her team tallied a three point streak. This offerwed Fairfield a two point lead. A Fairfield error ultimately ended the scoring streak and Rider was back within a single point. Two kills, one from No. 4 Albertson and another from No. 13 Mayda Garcia ‘20, added two more to the board for our Stags. The score was 6-4, back in favor of Fairfield. The set continued as the teams alternated leads. The score evened out 12 times in this set, proving that the victory belonged to whoever wanted to work hardest for it. When Fairfield and Rider tied at 21, RU gained momentum that Fairfield University could not catch up with. Fairfield head coach Todd Kress and assistant coach Julia Anderson called the first timeout of the game when they were down 23-21 with the hope to re-strategize and return to claim the first set. Unfortunately, Rider finished up the rest of the set with two kills, an attack error by Fairfield anda service ace. The final score was 25-21, Broncs. We seemed to kick off the game with fairly even strength, but our faults lay majorly in careless errors as well as lack of communication on the court. Fairfield tallied 11 errors in the first 25 points of the game while Rider only had eight. This contributed to the Stags’ setback, and they needed to collect themselves before the second set. The second set commenced and Fairfield setter Alexis Rich ‘22 had the first serve. A kill from Rider’s Caprice Clark earned her team the first point of the match yet again. Fairfield scored three points in a row and was answered by another three points for Rider; two of which were kills. The score was now 5-4, in favor of Rider. Again, Rider gained momentum and identified their competitors’ weaknesses. They added six more points to the board, further digging our Stags deeper. Half of these were faults on Fairfield’s part, as they were comprised of two attack errors and one ball handling error. The score was 14-9 and our Stags had a 5 point gap to fill. Fairfield never edged their way back into gaining a lead, and their morale was visibly deteriorating. Fairfield had three errors this set; ⅓ of the 9 that Rider totaled. The final score was 25-19 Rider. The stands surrounding George Bisacca Court still roared with a crowd hopeful for a Fairfield win in the third set. The atmosphere was tense as the third match commenced. If Fairfield did not amp up their game and claim this match as
theirs, their chance at redemption would be lost. Rider returned to the court flaunting their swagger. They took the first point, as they had the previous two matches, and then the four points after that. Fairfield finally recorded a point, following Bronc Anilee Sher’s service error, which put them back into contention. Not once in the entire set did Fairfield take the lead, and they only had 34 total attempts kept into play by the opposition. In comparison to the first two sets, where our Stags had 38 and 40 respectively. This was indicative of their fading stamina. Eventually, Rider dominated our home team and finished the game early by declaring all of the three sets played. The final score was 25-19, and Fairfield returned to the locker rooms. Although the Stags are seeded higher that the Broncs in the MAAC, they were unable to cooperate this weekend and pull out a win. Fairfield racked up 25 errors in the three sets while Rider only had 17. This contributed largely to their defeat. In a postgame interview, when Kress was asked which positives and negatives can be taken from the game, he expressed his displeasure with the loss, but said, “Luci Albertson would be a positive from today, I think she played really well offensively and did a nice job at the net, blocking, working pin to pin and she just continues to work her tail off and is getting better and better as a sophomore.” Albertson’s praise is well deserved, warranted by her 12 kills in the match. This is one less than her career high in a single game. Kress added that, “There are a lot of things we need to work on but I think the biggest part would be the intangible part [which is the] fight. We are not fighting offensively, we are not fighting in coverage, we are not fighting on the block.” His constructive criticism offers hope to our Stag fans that, if this element is improved upon, we may be able to have a team as successful as past groups. Kress is the winningest coach in program history and has led our FUWVB team to three consecutive MAAC Championships in the past three years. Kress’ valuable input in conjunction with his unparalleled talent off the court is only as effective as his players’ work is on the court. Radulovic registered six kills, one ace and one block in the three sets. Radulovic commented on how she and her teammates plan on bouncing back from the loss. She placed a large emphasis on the hard work produced in practice and said, “We showed steps in the right direction [in practice], so we just need to work in implementing that in the game. I think we know what we need to do and today we just didn’t come out and show that- what we’ve been working on all week.” She is on the same page as her coach and agrees that, “The energy and fight wasn’t there, and when people aren’t executing, that’s really what’s going to hold us together.” Finally, the outside hitter emphasized that there was still time before the MAAC tournament to figure things out and improve. She expressed absolute faith in her team and the fact that they will move past this loss. This concluded Fairfield’s 31 win streak for home games over MAAC competitors, which included non-conference and postseason matchups. They have six games to redeem themselves until the MAAC tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Thursday, Nov. 15.