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Fairfield prepares for Election Day Registration on campus to help students vote By Sabina Dirienzo Chief Copy Editor By Claire Monahan News Editor The 2018 Midterm Elections, where the entire House of Representatives and one third of the U.S. Senate is up for election, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6. On that day in the Lower Level of the John A. Barone Campus Center, students and Fairfield community members can register to vote and vote on the same day. To register to vote on campus, full-time undergraduate students who are adult U.S. citizens can go to the Office of Student Engagement to get a residency letter to prove they live on campus. An email to students from Civic Engagement & Democratic Engagement explained that both Fairfield University students and Fairfield residents will have to bring a photo I.D. to register, but specified that students can use their StagCard Election Day Registration will run from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; the times that the polls are open. If you are in line to vote when
the polls close, you should not go home because legally, the polling station must let you complete the voting process. Dr. Gayle Alberda, Ph.D., professor of politics and public administration, explained the principle of election day registration. “Both SDR [same day registration] and EDR [election day registration] are a one stop shop – meaning they offer more convenience for voters because they can register and vote at the same time,” said Alberda. “Research shows that both EDR and SDR have a positive impact on voter turnout.” In 2016, 400 students participated in election day registration at Fairfield University. Students who register to vote in the BCC will register with their campus mailbox address. Students in every residence hall except John C. Dolan Hall vote at Holland Hill Elementary School, and Dolan residents vote at Fairfield Woods Middle School. The registrar of voters keeps track of where students live on campus, according to chairman of the Democratic Town Committee Steve Sheinberg. A student who moves from Dolan Hall to Meditz Hall, for example, will not have to re-register with their Meditz address. However, their polling place would change.
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This division is likely the result of the administrative process of redistricting. “Redistricting occurs every 10 years,” reported Alberda. “In 2010 when they redrew the district lines, it likely resulted in splitting the campus into different districts.” Alberda stated that the district lines on campus may change again in 2020 to reflect the 2020 census. When she was a sophomore, Alyssa Vigorito ‘19 registered to vote on campus in the 2016 elections. “I think it was extremely helpful because at that point I didn’t have a car on campus, so having to go elsewhere to vote would have been difficult,” said Vigorito, who is originally from New York. “I think that having the booths on campus was good and that Fairfield should do that for midterms as well as presidential elections, because it’s easy and more accessible.” First-year student Katherine Bacchi did not know she would be able to vote until hearing about EDR in the BCC. “I will gladly vote,” Bacchi said, “That makes me feel a lot better.” Of the six students the Mirror polled regarding their likelihood to vote, three said that gun control was a major issue for them this election. Two mentioned the environment, and three were concerned about immigration. Five of the students interviewed are planning on voting, and one was a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient who thus cannot vote. “If I didn’t already plan on voting already I would love to participate in the voter registration event in the BCC,” said Vincent Gadioma ‘22, who already voted absentee in New York. “I think it’s great that Fairfield U is trying to get students politically active,” Gadioma continued. The political clubs representing the two major political parties on campus are also interested in getting students involved in the upcoming midterms. “The Fairfield U College Democrats are working hard to campaign on behalf of local politicians, as well as more high profile, state and federal candidates,” explained club co-president Alec Lurie ‘19 in an email to The Mirror. “It’s so important to get students interested in the human element of government,” continued Lurie, “The best way to do that is to directly involve students with politics and politicians. It’s easier to become invested when you’ve met the people faceto-face.” Lurie believes that the Nov. 6 election will be a referendum on the Donald J. Trump presidency. The other partisan club on campus, College Republicans, is also active in the election process. President of College Republicans, Sophia Dondero ‘20, also reported on her club’s involvement in the midterm elections. “College Republicans are helping a few candidates through the club and some students have also branched out to help more candidates on their own,” said Dondero. “[We have] encouraged our members to go out and vote because it is our civic duty.” In these upcoming elections, Dondero emphasized the importance of understanding differing views, “We have an opportunity here at Fairfield University to set an example of speaking freely on our campus while respecting each other at the same time.“ As for races to watch, Alberda explained that students should keep an eye on the Florida gubernatorial race, the margin of Senator Ted Cruz’s (R. - Texas) likely victory, and the Connecticut gubernatorial race between former businessmen Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski. “The GOP only needs to pick up five seats to have a majority in the [Connecticut] state house,” said Alberda. “Since 2010, the state house has shifted GOP picking up 35 seats in the past four elections.”
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Fairfield Holds Candlelight Vigil for Recent Shooting By Deanna Carbone Managing Editor
Fairfield University held a vigil for the 11 people who died in the Saturday, Oct. 27 shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa. The University held an interfaith ceremony at the pavilion of the Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius of Loyola on Oct. 30 to honor those that died and to meditate on those who suffer from hate and violence. President Mark R. Nemec, Ph.D., spoke on communities coming together. He was followed by Rabbi James Prosnit of Congregation B’Nai Israel in Bridgeport, Conn., who spoke about the Hebrew Immigration Aid Society. The alleged shooter, Robert Bower, spread hate against HIAS on his Sarah Whalen/ The Mirror social media, and specifically mentioned HIAS in his last social The 11 candles in memorial for the victims of the shooting that were placed outside the Egan Chapel. media post before the shooting.
Eleven candles were lit in honor of those that died in their house of worship. Those who narrowly escaped the shooting included Judah Samet, an 80-year old Holocaust survivor. According to CNN, “It just never ends. It’s never completely safe for Jews. It’s in the DNA. Not just America’s DNA but the world’s,” Samet said. Senior Olivia McEvoy was happy with the peace that was found in the service. “I was impressed with the turnout and I was really glad people came. It was a very reverent service that was needed and powerful,” she said. It’s been 73 years since the Holocaust; and the stated motivation of the alleged shooter targeted the synagogue for its religious purpose. Members of the Fairfield University community stood in solidarity with those who experience religious persecution.
Transportation Sensation New stops added to StagBus By Alicia Phaneuf Editor-in-Chief
Fairfield University’s primary source of transportation, the StagBus, has increased its practicality by adding new routes to the Health Center and the Charles F. Dolan School of Business. Beginning on Monday, Nov. 5, students will have the ability to hop onto the StagBus in the traffic circle and be driven to the Health Center and the Dolan School of Business at various times throughout the day. The new addition to the current campus shuttle is as follows: Health Center Loop on the hour and half hour Monday - Thursday 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m.,10 a.m.,10:30 a.m.,11 a.m.,11:30 a.m., Noon,12:30 p.m.,1 p.m.,1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Friday: same as above, but last run is at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., Noon, 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Dolan School of Business Loop 15 minutes after & 15 minutes before the hour Monday - Thursday 8:15 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 9;45 a.m., 10;15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m. 2:15 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 7:45 p.m. Friday: same as above but last run is at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 10:15 a.m., 10:45 am.,. 11:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 12:45 p.m. 1:15 p.m., 14:5 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m. Current resident of Dolan Hall, Greta Williams ‘20 stated, “This would be a great advantage, especially for the Health Center because some students may not be well enough to get to the Center and finding it can be confusing. I don’t have any classes in DSB but I know many people who would see this as an advantage.” Other students echo Williams’ sentiments. “I will not be taking advantage of these additions but I do welcome them,” said townhouse resident Justin Mercado ‘20. “It’s great that people are not forced to walk halfway across campus just to receive medical attention. I’ve walked there too many times with a sprained ankle, so I’m happy something has been done.” The University notes that this schedule is only in place during the academic year and does not operate during Columbus Day Weekend, Thanksgiving Weekend, Winter Intersession, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Easter Recess or Spring Break. This schedule is also subject to change. All changes will be posted on the University website.
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A crowd of students gather in the Dogwoods Room to participate in dialogue about intersectionality organized by clubs.
Alliance Aligns with BSU Two Fairfield clubs collaborate on student event By Julia Monteleone Assistant News Editor
How does the topic of intersectionality apply to the black and LGBTQ+ community? The Black Student Union and Fairfield University Alliance tried to tackle homophobia by collaborating on an open dialogue in the Dogwoods Room in the John A. Barone Campus Center on Monday, Oct. 29. The goal of the event was to create a safe space for students to talk about racism and prejudice in the LGBTQ+ community. The students gathered to have an open conversation about intersectionality and what it means to be both a part of the African American community and the LGBTQ+ community. Speakers from both organizations put together a presentation that combined values they both foster. All were invited to contribute to the conversation, which covered issues such as hyper-masculinity and what it means to be an ally if you are not queer or black. Psychology major Sarah Gedeon ‘19 came up with the idea to bring together the two clubs to discuss an important topic that affects many. “I decided to collab both clubs together because I am a part of both clubs and I figured it would be really essential to have both clubs join together and participate in this very important dialogue which
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is intersectionality,” said Gedeon. She then explained Before I came to school here what she hopes students I went to an all boys Catholic took away from attending the event. “I hope they get school and, until I came here, I out new knowledge about didn’t realize a lot of what I would this type of stuff and maybe take this and educate say, and they would say, there was a others,” said Gedeon ‘19. problem with it. The leaders of Al- Sidney Sarfo ‘20 liance and BSU discussed important events in the history of our country, event coordinator for BSU, felt that open such as the Pulse Club shooting. In particdiscussions like this are essentially for male ular, the implications of the Stonewall Riots students at the University. were discussed, which took place in 1969 in “Being here for three years now I New York City. Many do not know that the know that there are a lot of people who Stonewall Riots are the reason for the welldon’t know about this, I know I didn’t. known Pride Parades that take place all over Before I came to school here I went to an all the country each year. boys Catholic school and, until I came here, Major figures from past and present, I didn’t realize a lot of what I would say, and such as Marsha P. Johnson and Laverne they would say, there was a problem with it. Cox, were brought into the conversation So I hope this helps guys like me underto talk about people of color and of the stand these things,” said Sarfo. LGBTQ+ community who are making a At the end of the discussion, students difference. Cox rose to fame after her role discussed what they could do to not be a byin “Orange is the New Black”, and has since stander to hate speech or other internalized become an advocate for transgender people practices, not only on campus, but in every across the world. Johnson was a major situation. Many students came forward with activist in the LGBTQ+ community and questions about how to make sure they are played a huge role in the Stonewall Riots. treating someone with kindness in respect Junior Sidney Sarfo, who is the to sexuality and gender.
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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, 10/24 8:47 p.m. The odor of marijuana was emanating from a room in Gonzaga Hall. Drug paraphernalia was discovered by DPS and was then surrendered. Students were referred to student conduct. Thursday, 10/25 7:26 p.m. A student reported their wallet was stolen off campus. The matter is currently under investigation. Friday, 10/26 11:57 a.m. A Fairfield College Preparatory School student struck the townhouse gate with his car. The Prep student then fled the area, but was later identified by DPS. The student was referred to Prep student conduct. Saturday, 10/27 1:04 p.m. Nine Fairfield students and one guest were evacuated from Fairfield Beach due to flood conditions caused by heavy rains. They were brought to the Fairfield Fire Department training school. Sunday, 10/28 1:12 a.m. Two students were found behind the Alumni Softball Field and fled when approached by DPS. The students were identified and found in possession of drug paraphernalia. The students were referred to student conduct. DPS assisted the Office of Residence Life in addressing a number of unregistered parties at the townhouses throughout the weekend.
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Haunted Halls on Campus By Claire Monahan News Editor
On Halloween, it’s common for students to reflect on the allegedly haunted parts of campus. However, for some students, this reflection is not limited to Halloween but rather is an ongoing part of their lives. On Oct. 25, a group of seniors living at the beach had their beach house blessed by Father Michael Doody, S.J. after members of the house had multiple encounters with a ghost. The girls first noticed the presence the day they moved into the house on Fairfield Beach Rd. “I saw a male figure walking through our hall the first day we moved in. Since then, we have seen or heard the male figure about five more times,” Paige Honeycomb ‘19 wrote in an email to The Mirror. “One of which [her roommate] was awoken by men yelling in her ears and the feeling of being pushed down in her bed. And two of my other roommates were awoken by the feeling that someone was staring at them and opened their eyes to see a male figure watching them,” Honeycomb elaborated, “In addition, my roommate felt a man breathing on her neck while asleep in bed and woke up from that.” Honeycomb and her roommates are not the first residents of this beach house to notice the man. The group contacted the previous house residents. “When we brought it up to them they almost started crying telling us not to speak about the ghost in the house,” wrote Honeycomb. The girls are unsure if the blessing by Fr. Doody actually helped with the spirit. ”He said a prayer and sprayed Holy Water around the house. He took us seriously which we really appreciate,” added Honeycomb. Another pair that also considered getting their supposedly haunted residence blessed are roommates Julia Delhome ‘21 and Meghan Stevens ‘21. These first floor Loyola Hall residents noticed a spirit when they first moved into their room. “It’s [The ghost] not scary, at first it was scary when we started to realize there was a presence in our room,” explained Delhome.
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Dolan Hall in 1990, which was once home to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, an order of religious sisters.
the roommates thought something must have fallen in the middle of the night, but on examination nothing had moved. “It sounded like something, really big, crashed to the ground at the end of our bunk beds,” said Stevens. “It’s nice when we’re both there,” Delhome said. The girls are afraid to sleep in the room alone, but are not afraid when the other is there. They do not feel that the spirit is menacing, but rather describe it as non-threatening. “I could call it playful almost,” said Delhome. The girls told Loyola Resident Assistant, Patrick Setiadi ‘20, about their paranormal experiences. Setiadi remains unconvinced. “Honestly I don’t know if Loyola is haunted but there might be some information online of some past occurrences, but I really can’t confirm,” Setiadi wrote in an email to The Mirror. “So far living here I’ve never had an encounter with anything out of the ordinary.” The pair also told area coordinator Laura Bolivar about the ghost. Bolivar wrote in an email to The Mirror that she does not have any information about ghosts in Loyola. Delhome also mentioned that she was familiar with the rumors of ghosts in John C. Dolan Hall. “My cousin lived there… and she said it was so bad. Her mirrors would crash in the middle of the Photo Contributed by Julia Delhome night,” said Delhome. “She would call her mom on the phone in her room alone and The set up of the supposedly haunted room on first floor Loyola Hall. her mom would hear screams.” The ghost began by moving items that they had left The stories of the haunting of Dolan Hall have perout on their desks. For example, one girl would leave her sisted among the student body for years. The legend goes room key out on her desk, and the next morning the key that a nun became pregnant and committed suicide in the would be gone. However, each time the key was returned building and now haunts the fourth floor. to where it was originally placed. Upon researching the subject, The Mirror could not Stevens recounted being woken up in the middle of identify any historical backing to this story. night by a banging sound at the end of her bed. At first, Some students claim that the ghost who lives in
Dolan is named Julie. This might be inspired by the “Julie” in Julie Hall. However, Julie Hall was named after the founder of the The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, St. Julie Billiart. The Sisters previously owned the complex before selling it to the University. Other students believe there are multiple ghosts that live in Dolan Hall. One junior, who spoke to The Mirror on the condition of anonymity, recounted their experience using a ouija board in Dolan. “To be completely honest, I went into the night planning on messing with everyone, controlling the planchette. When we connected with a ‘spirit,’ I had planned on naming him Charles, and had a whole backstory for him ready to go,” the individual explained, “However, when we asked the spirit what their name was, the first three letters the planchette spelled were “C-H-E.” That was when I realized I was not in control, since I don’t know any names that start like that off the top of my head.” “The planchette ended up spelling out ‘Chester.’ He then told us that he was not an evil spirit, and that he died in Dolan decades ago. When asked how old he was, he said he had died at only 1 hour old. I was visibly frazzled because I had not planned any of this, and my friends could tell,” described the student. However, the individual is still skeptical that Dolan is truly haunted, “With all that said, I do not fully believe that a spirit was talking to us, I’m pretty sure it was one of my friends the whole time — she made an abrupt exit that was really out of character and acts very suspicious whenever we bring it up. We haven’t used the board again.” A Dolan resident Jennie Toutoulis ‘20 has also had encounters with Chester. “I’ve felt presences,” said Toutoulis. She explained that Chester is “a good ghost,” and not frightening. She and her roommates frequently talk to Chester and have captured “orbs” on video which, according to ghost hunters, is a common sign of spirits. While it’s still the Halloween season, year round we may be surrounded by roommates we’re not aware of. Regarding their “third roommate,” Stevens said, “That’s what we always joke about.” “Yeah we always say that,” added Delhome.
#IfTheyGunnedMeDown Explores Critical Race Theory By Julia Monteleone Assistant News Editor Dr. Carmen Kynard, Ph.D., an associate professor of English and gender studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice at the City University of New York (CUNY) gave a talk at the Dimenna Nyselius Library. On Thursday, Oct. 25, Kynard presented “#IfTheyGunnedMeDown What Black Girl Would They See: Critical Race Counter-Narratives on the Violence of Language, Literacy, and Schooling.” The room was filled with students and community members alike, all intently listening to Kynard’s speech on critical race theory. Kynard broke critical race theory down into four categories that she discussed throughout her lecture: afro-futurist feminism and new geographies of literacy, racial realism, afro-pessimism and intersectional black feminist technology studies. She then broke it down further through the use of different narratives that explain and implement many of the theories about race she talks about. Using a detailed multimedia presentation, Kynard explained the role of the Black Lives Matter movement in her classroom, and other ideas such as black social death. She also stressed the role of literacy narrative in the past and future of African American youth. Kynard emphasized the importance of black writers and black characters for black readers. She touched on the power it has for black Americans to see themselves in a positive rather than a negative media and narrative portrayal. Kynard not only talks about what it means to be African American, but what it means to be black and a woman and what it means to be black and a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Kynard is also an associate professor of English, urban education and critical psychology at CUNY’s Graduate Center. A graduate of Stanford University, Kynard received her Ph.D. from New York University. Her credentials are extensive, including being published in major publications such as The Harvard
Educational Review, and writing her own book which has received many awards. In particular, Kynard touched on the shooting of Trayvon Martin and how it still resonates within the African American community years later. Fairfield students responded positively to Kynard’s presentation. Sophomore Luckario Alcide said, “The Black Lives Matter movement and other movements like it definitely draw me in. Watching this presentation kept me interested in this topic.” Alcide was one of the many Julia Monteleone/ The Mirror students present during Kynard’s lecture, The event, held in the library, was well attended. which was almost completely full. During the Q&A held at the end of the session, Yann Konan ‘20 asked Kynard, “How does this relate to the story of Emmett Till?” Kynard responded, “In my classes, Trayvon Martin is young people’s Emmett Till. It has the same – I don’t want to say the same because history is never the same, but it is the same in terms of it triggered a movement. It is that same kind of trajectory.” By implementing creative projects, Kynard not only teaches students what it means to be African American in our country today, but uses her classrooms as part of important research in her field.
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Yes Megyn Kelly, Blackface is and Always has Been Racist By Lexi Thimble Opinion Editor
With Halloween upon us again, there are those, myself included, excitedly planning their costumes. The majority of these costumes are harmless, reflecting characters from movies, TV shows and even people in the music industry. However there are those, like NBC morning host Megyn Kelly, who don’t seem to know what the big deal is when it comes to crossing racial and ethnic boundaries for Halloween, particularly when it comes to blackface. Though it was announced by the Washington Post on Friday, Oct. 26th that her morning show has been cancelled, the fact that she made such comments to begin with, arguing that, “back when I was a kid [blackface] was okay as long as you were dressing up as a character", speaks to some real ignorance about the insensitivity of adopting other ethnicities as part of a costume. To many who fundamentally don’t understand structural racism, the tradition of blackface is just that: a tradition, rooted in hundreds of ugly years of racism in this country that is still perpetuated today. An article from IndieWire details, “black“'It would appear that such face minstrelsy was born in the 1830s, popgeneric ideas represent whites’ ularized by white actor Thomas D. Rice’s song-and-dance caricature act “Jump Jim most fundamental attempts to Crow,” in which he performed in blackstrip all unique identity from peo- face. Of course, the term “Jim Crow,” which ple of color, to reveal race as the describes legalized segregation, traces its only relevant marker of those they origins to Rice’s pejorative.” Ashley Nicole claim to represent in costume.'” Black from “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” further explains, “Blackface minstrelsy was one of the earliest American theatrical forms...But forget it, I wouldn’t want centuries of harm to ruin your Halloween, Becky.” Not only is this practice of blackface historically racist, but it laid the groundwork for the structural racism that shaped how black people were treated in the Jim Crow South, the effects of which are still felt today. Kelly’s ignorance of why blackface is harmful is not only historically ignorant, but she lacks basic common sense about why people would find their entire ethnicity being turned into a costume hurtful. A 2007 study entitled “Unmasking Racism: Costuming and Engagement of the Racial Other” summarizes this idea succinctly. In describing a sample selection of college students dressing up simply as a “black person”, the researchers conclude, “it would appear that such generic ideas represent whites’ most fundamental attempts to strip all unique identity from people of color, to reveal race as the only relevant marker of those they claim to represent in costume.” Kelly’s excuse of Halloween as a time of the suspension of what is acceptable falls flat to my ears; on no day of the year should white people be allowed
to further the indescribably hurtful impact that their caricatures of blackness make on actual, real-life people of color. They take on these egregious stereotypes with the nonchalance of people with enough privilege to not worry about the effects their actions have on those who still have to deal with the negative consequences of such historical traditions. Even if, after looking at what history tells us and recognizing the adverse effects present today, people like Megyn Kelly don’t believe blackface is racist, there’s something else they need to consider. An oppressor doesn’t get to set the scale by which their victims feel oppression, and can never fully understand what that oppression does to someone with- out experiencing it for themselves. This is why men will never truly understand the challenges that women face when it comes to the government creating legislation to regulate their bodies. This is why straight people will never truly understand how uncomfortable, and sometimes unsafe, queer people can feel in a predominantly straight space, no matter how “safe” they may make it. And this is also why white people, myself included, will never truly understand what it means to be black, to have the color of your skin be politicized and discriminated against, nor will we or should we ever get to decide what’s racist and what isn’t. Megyn Kelly and her three fellow white panelists certainly don’t get to decide what’s racist either, and I’d like to think that maybe NBC kicking her off of their network might teach Pictured: former NBC morning host Megyn Kelly her that. Creative Commons/Wikimedia Commons
Melania Trump's Not Bullied, She's a Bystander harassment to make children feel safer on the internet. The target audience of the Be Best campaign is Another day, another Trump making a ridiculous the youth of America, with the headline. A few short weeks ago, Melania Trump turned mission statement discussing heads when she claimed to be “the most bullied person in the importance of helping our the world" during a sit-down interview with ABC News children manage the troubleChief National Affairs correspondent Tom Llamas. some issues that arise from During the interview, as part of the segment cyberbullying and other “Being Melania”, Llamas pressed Melania forms of harassment. with investigative questions ranging The initiafrom her opinions on her husband’s tive focuses on setimmigration policy to how she appears ting examples for in the media. Upon mentioning Meour children on how lania’s Be Best initiative, Llamas asked, to behave on the “What made you want to tackle this issue?” internet by proWithout hesitation, Melania responded by moting a commuclaiming to be the most bullied person in nity of caring and the world, notably shocking Llamas with kindness. In the interview, the answer. Melania While Melania and her family discusses have been no strangers to being targeted how we by the media and online commentators, it need to is quite dramatic to plea that you are the “e d u c a t e most bullied person in the world when, in our chilreality, you are married to the biggest bully dren on in the world. Following Melania’s dramasocialtized claim, Llamas continued to discuss emotionher Be Best campaign. The Be Best initiaPictured: First Lady Melania Trump al behavtive focuses on educating individuals on Creative Commons/Wikipedia ior.” Well, cyberbullying and how to reduce online
By Kallan Hook Contributing Writer
Editorial Board "Fewer Tricks, More Treats" Alicia Phaneuf Editor-in-Chief Cara Lee Executive Editor Deanna Carbone Managing Editor
Tonight, children across the country will walk around their hometown with a group of friends dressed as their favorite superheroes, princesses or monsters. However, what sometimes goes un-addressed around Halloween is that, although this holiday can be seen as a fun, carefree way for kids to let loose and get some free candy, for others this is perhaps the most stressful, overstimulating day of the year. Let’s start with those teenagers. We’ve all heard it before: “Aren’t those kids too old to be trick-or-treating?” Though it might appear that way on the surface, you could also be looking at an 18-year-old with Down syndrome or autism. This holiday provides people with Down syndrome and autism the ability to 1. Test their sensory processing by dressing up in a costume. 2. Practice their ability to interact with strangers using phrases such as ‘yes please’ and ‘no
we also apparently need to educate our First Lady on why you should not wear a jacket that says "I really don't care, do you?" when visiting children recently separated from their families. Melania, if you want to create an initiative that focuses on educating our children about cyberbullying and the repercussions that follow, what kind of example are you setting when the president, your husband, does nothing more than hide behind a screen? Our children will not feel safe on the internet, because your husband does not provide a safe environment for them. The president is not only responsible for running this country, but is also supposed to be a role model to the American people, and above all, our youth. Melania needs to ask herself, if she was not the First Lady and the leader of the country openly disgraced women and mocked someone with a disability, would that be someone she would encourage her child to look up to? It is quite shameful, and ironic, that Melania created an initiative dedicated to spreading kindness to our children when her husband lacks that ability. While Melania claims that she always advises her husband to be careful about what he puts on social media, and that she does disagree with some of his policies, she is not very proactive about making him be his best. Melania needs to be a First Lady, and not just behind closed doors. Melania, how do you stand in front of the country promoting an initiative to end cyberbullying when you are simply a bystander to your husband’s hurtful comments? If you want this country to Be Best, start with yourself. You are not the most bullied person in the world, you are nothing more than a bystander.
thank you’ and 3. Have fun with friends! Another common complaint during Halloween is when children come to a house and take more than one piece of candy. One reason for this could be because the child suffers from motor planning issues. Children who have Dyspraxia have difficulty with fine motor planning, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks. They typically receive individual tutoring for this, and Halloween is a great time for them to practice! A second reason why some children or teens might be taking more than one piece of candy could be because they’re on food stamps, and don’t often get the chance to have sweets like Kit Kats or M&Ms — is it really a big deal if they take more than one candybar? Lastly, don’t get annoyed when a child looks through your candy bucket but ultimately leaves empty-handed.
They’re not trying to insult you and they’re not being rude. They probably have a food allergy. Gluten, peanuts, chocolate, dairy; that’s just a short list of the many, many food allergies that children may have. Something my family does each year is have a second option on hand (like goldfish or pretzels) that is largely allergen free. Remember that not every trick-or-treater is an average, middle-class child. There are going to be children walking the streets who have sensory deficiencies, social anxiety, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, food allergies and much, much more. Halloween is supposed to be a carefree holiday where children can dress up in a quirky costume and enjoy their favorite candy bar before bedtime. If you’re giving out candy this year, try to keep this article in mind. It’s everyone’s Halloween, so let everyone enjoy it!
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A Ban on Transgender People Defies Human and Scientific Logic By Eddie Nicolas Contributing Writer The New York Times reported the existence of an official memo leaked by the New York Times, alleged to have been issued from United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions, on Oct. 21. It is described as stating a planned redefinition of gender through a reinterpretation of Title IX, which protects citizens from discrimination. This interpretation would limit the legal definition of gender as something immutable and reflective of the sex organs present at birth, removing the possibility of identifying as any gender other than man or woman.The official memorandum refers to the Donald J. Trump administration’s intentions to define sex “on a biological basis that is clear, grounded in science, objective and administrable”. This echoes the words of another memo issued in October 2017 referencing a different piece of legislation that outlines the clear plan to restrict the definition of gender, saying,“Title VII's prohibition on sex discrimination encompasses discrimination between men and women but does not encompass discrimination based on gender identity per se, including transgender status.” This relegation of gender identity to a binary system of organization would therefore not only limit the protection offered by government legislation to transgender people, but in the eyes of the law, fail to acknowledge them completely. Some of the advances made by Barack Obama’s administration meant a more flexible definition of gender, and led to the controversial issue of allowing non-binary and transgender students to choose which bathroom they felt most comfortable with, which was fought out in state legislatures across the country. One overwhelming concern voiced by conservatives is that the safety of women, especially the safety of their daughters, would be threatened should this policy be enforced. However, as proven by the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as Supreme Court Justice, survivors of sexual assault
are often faced with a culture of denial and suppression from this very same part of government. So I ask the firm defenders of Kavanaugh who might be standing behind the Trump White House’s contemplation of restricting gender to the binary to reconsider if the safety of women is truly at the forefront of their minds in regards to this issue. The legislative debate around the country concerning an individual’s right to choose the bathroom they feel aligns closest to their gender identity is often cited by many conservative outlets as simply a way for opportunistic men to prey on women. Ignoring the arduous and extensive legal process of confirming one’s gender identity, it seems unlikely that, even if assaulted, certain legislators would even believe those same women. It seems more likely to me that, given the prevalence of disbelief often offered to those who have suffered from sexual assault, the concerns of the conservative pundits seem hollow. There is a well-established fact among anthropologists, cultural historians, sociologists, and anybody else who has actually definitively studied the history of gender throughout the world, that gender is almost universally acknowledged by these experts as existing on a continuum. This is supported by the wide and varied forms of gender expression throughout the world, and not just confined to the binary system of present-day America. Traditionally, cultures across history have acknowledge and even respected the unique gender identities outside of the masculine man and the feminine woman; “hijras” in India, “fa'afafine” of Samoa and the Albanian “burrnesha.” Despite being heavily stigmatized to this day,
the “hijra” of the Indian subcontinent have been recognized as a gender “other” for at least hundreds, if not thousands, of years, and have recently been officially recognized by the Indian government as constituting a third gender. The “fa’fafafine,” predominantly effeminate men who choose male partners, are also usually classed as a third gender by their respective culture, though a key difference between their treatment and the “hijiras’” is that the “fa’fafafine” were traditionally respected members of society, valued for their capabilities in caregiving and assuming both masculine and feminine roles. Unfortunately, the advent of Christianity in the Pacific islands has introduced a stigma for those non-conforming individuals, but they nevertheless serve as an example of how some cultures have historically valued, rather than repressed, other genders. In the case of the “burrneshas” living in northern Albania, masculine-presenting females, they reject their identity as women in order to achieve a higher social standing as men, enforced by a vow of celibacy. Assuming that our ways of organizing gender are no more superior than these societies’ methods, then it follows that human beings as a species display a wide variety of variability in terms of gender, and that binary gender organization is not inherent to us as a whole. Or in other words, alternative gender representations outside of what American, or Western culture deems as normal, has not always been the case, and therefore cannot be universally true for all people. The confinement of all of the vast and diverse forms of expressions of human sexuality to the binary not only stamps on the rights of a whole demographic, but it denies a scientific truth. T r u m p ’s reported contemplation of denying the existence of trans and non-binary people would represent another ham-fisted administrative move, aiming to erase both human rights and scientific reality.
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Respecting Rihanna's Rights, Not Her Motives By Catherine Santangelo Contributing Writer As we all know, the Super Bowl is one of the most popular events in sports. Part of what makes it so popular is the much anticipated Super Bowl Halftime Show when a famous musical act is selected to perform during halftime. This football season, Super Bowl LIII, 2019, is set to happen on Sunday, Feb. 3 in Atlanta, Ga. at Mercedes Benz Stadium, the home field of the Atlanta Falcons. This year, the NFL offered the performance spot to Rihanna, but she shockingly turned it down. Rihanna declined, according to a US Weekly report, because she does not support the NFL’s view on the kneeling controversy, where players would kneel during the National Anthem, as opposed to standing respectfully. This a very brave and mature thing to do on her part, considering the Super Bowl Halftime Show is a really big deal for both the artist selected and the viewers, because she is standing up for her values and what she believes in. Not many performers would turn down this opportunity unless they had some serious or legitimate reason. Rihanna could have very well accepted the spot to perform for the millions of people watching, and gain a lot of publicity, but she instead chose to stick to her values and refuse the request from the NFL. She specifically declined because of Kaepernick. As her support of San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback Colin pernick was reported by Variety, back in the 2016 season, Kaethe first NFL player to kneel during the anthem, and he did so “in protest of police brutality and racial inequality”. Due to his actions, he was expelled from playing in the NFL and hasn’t played professionally since. Even though I respect Rihanna’s decision to decline the Super Bowl due to her beliefs, I do not agree with the specific beliefs that she has about this kneeling controversy. Along with Rihanna’s beliefs, I also do not agree with Kaepernick’s actions. A l though I understand that Kaepernick and other NFL players are upholding their values and be-
liefs about the country, I do not respect that they are kneeling during the anthem. The National Anthem is one of our nation’s ways of showing pride for our country and blessing any event it is sung at. Standing with our hands on our hearts and hats off of our heads is a sign of respect and love for our country. I understand that there are major problems in the United States, such as racism, that need to be worked out to improve our country, but kneeling during our nation’s song is not an appropriate action to take when referencing or working to solve these problems. Singing the National Anthem brings a sense of unity among everyone present, and unity and working together is what will drive our country to make the necessary changes and improvements to our homeland. Kneeling is disrespectful in my eyes because it shows a disconnect from the country due to anger towards things that are wrong, as opposed to showing a want to remedy those issues. The players kneeling should really start by working to fix the problems instead of silently protesting them and disrespecting an important element of our country. The bottom line is that they are still people of America, playing football in this country, and they have the duty to work towards improving our country, just as we all do. Rihanna and Kaepernick have had different ways of showing their beliefs and how they protest, but Rihanna’s approach was much more acceptable and respectful. It has officially been announced that Maroon 5 will be performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Pictured: popstar and actress Rihanna Photo taken from Instagram.com/oceans8movie show this year.
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Theatre Fairfield Gives Star Worthy Peformance with 'Silent Sky'
to the stars. I watched, I truly watched, her make the decision to look up from her feet and towards the stars. I took a friend to the Regina I spent much of my high A. Quick Center of the Arts to school career attending mesee Lauren Henderson’s “Silent diocre play performances, Sky” on Oct. 28 and, within a clapping along and telling my click, just a moment of a mofriends that they were fantasment, the stars finally aligned. tic, just to keep their hopes The play was fantastic. I intact. I wouldn’t take a mocan spend much of this piece, ment to breathe before telling as I usually do, trying to place these actors: Emily Ramsey ‘20, the audience next to me in the Fallon Sullivan ‘20 (Margaret chair. Transporting them with Leavitt), Carlin Fournier ‘22 me to the early 20th century as I (Peter Shaw), Martha Hegley watched the true story of famed ‘20 (Annie Cannon) and Romiastronomer Henrietta Leavitt ca Rabines ‘20 (Williamina (Emily Ramsey) unfold before Fleming) that they were simmy eyes. As we watched, Leavitt ply extraordinary. That their struggled to make her mark on passion, which absorbed us all the world. Held back by her geninto a two-decade-long period der with the only job offered to of history, paid off, as each of her as an assistant to the head them took a step into the shoes astronomer, Edward C. Pickerof their character, leaving little ing — mentioned only by name distinction between them and in the play, she had to work after their roles. But, when the play hours on her own project, chartPhoto taken from Theatre Fairfield Facehook ended and a final intake of air ing and studying Cepheid variwas taken by the performers able stars. All while ignoring the Sullivan '20 (Margaret Leavitt) and Ramsey '20 (Henrietta Leavitt). before the lights clicked off, I obvious belittling of her gender’s started to see the beginning of place in science, shown as the my morning with disdain. group of female assistants she was a part of was degradingly called “Pickering’s Harem.” It was just so ordinary. I did my laundry. I met some friends at the Tully and laughed I watched as Leavitt made a choice between life or legacy, to be remembered now or about ridiculous costumes and gossip we will forget in a weeks time. I did a bit of homeforever. She chose forever, spending hours avoiding the outside world to chart her stars. Her work, fretted about a midterm… If I was picking my days out of a lineup, this one wouldn’t work so important that, in the real-life Henrietta Leavitt’s career, Edwin Hubble, the famed stand out in a million years, not in a million light years. It’s hard to compare our small astronomer, used Leavitt’s work to determine that the universe is expanding and stated everyday lives to the vastness of the universe. But you have to, it’s simply a burden we have that she should’ve been nominated for a Nobel Prize. Unfortunately, Leavitt had died three to bear as humans. But, as “Silent Sky” reveals to us, it’s not a burden once you start to see years earlier from cancer, so she couldn’t be given the award. While this is an interesting that the universe is measured in light, not time. background, the play closes before all of this occurs, concluding just as Leavitt succumbs
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NBC Presents 'A Very Wicked Halloween' By Alle Scanlon Assistant Vine Editor
“A Very Wicked Halloween” premiered on NBC this past Monday, Oct. 29, ringing in Halloween the right way. The special kicked off to celebrate 15 years of “Wicked” on Broadway, reuniting Kristin Chenoweth, who originally played Glinda, and Idina Menzel, who originally played Elphaba, to host and present artists throughout the night. The night consisted of a variety of artists performing beloved songs from the soundtrack of “Wicked”, with an audience decked out in costumes of their favorite characters. Grammy nominated singer Adam Lambert took the stage beside Ledisi to perform, “As Long As You’re Mine.” When the performance ended, Chenoweth and Menzel returned to the stage and Menzel reminisced on her original performance as Elphaba. Menzel discussed the excessive amount of green makeup used to transform her into Elphaba; it would take about an hour to apply the makeup and two hours to remove it. Menzel also said that she would try to remove her makeup before meeting fans and other actors backstage, joking that, “Matt Damon has no idea what I look like!” Chenoweth gave an amazing performance of the song “Popular” by actively engaging the audiPhoto taken from nbc Instagram ence; she instructed them on when to applaud and when not to, as well as Chenoweth and Menzel with other actresses who play or have played Glinda and Elphaba. when to take their phones out and record her for the best quality footage of her performance. the show with an extremely nostalgic and powerful perfor- play is all about love, acceptance and tolerance. Her and Chenoweth went as far as taking a mance of “Defying Gravity.” Following Menzel was Ariana Menzel then performed “For Good,” welcoming other acselfie with an audience member, Grande’s performance of “The Wizard And I.” Grande was tresses on stage, who play/have played Glinda and Elphaba, and pulling a lucky show-goer on introduced by Chenoweth, who pointed out that Grande to sing with them. stage with her to close out the has been a fan of “Wicked” from a very young age, and disOverall, the night was an amazing tribute to a play that performance. played a photo of her attending the show when she was just means so much to so many people worldwide. “Wicked” is Later, the Grammy nine-years-old. Chenoweth said, “I gave her a wand and I’ve very frequently referenced in pop culture and is performed award-winning a cap- been mentoring her ever since!” in cities and countries all over the world, including Switpella group, PentatoChenoweth and Menzel took the stage one last time zerland, Japan, London, Brazil, Auckland, the Netherlands, CreativeCommons/Wikimedianix, performed “What to close out the night. In their ending speech, Chenoweth South Korea, Mexico, Singapore, Sydney and more. Here’s Commons Is This Feeling?” right teared up, stating that “Wicked” is “in her DNA” and the to the next 15 years of “Wicked!” before Menzel stole
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`The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' is Truly Chilling
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By Katherine Klima Vine Editor Every morning before elementary school was spent watching reruns of “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.” I was raised on Melissa Joan Hart as Sabrina Spellman, hilarious magical shenanigans and Salem the cat’s wit every morning. So, when it was announced that Netflix would be putting out “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” just in time for Halloween, I was ecstatic, but, slowly, this excitement grew to disappointment. Based on the Archie Comics character, “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” follows Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka) as she tries to find a balance between her half-witch, half-mortal life while also fighting evils that threaten all that she knows. The show is also a spin-off of the hit CW television show “Riverdale”– the town of Riverdale is mentioned as neighboring Sabrina’s fictional, and creepy, town of Greendale. The most likeable quality about the television show is the aesthetic. It’s an interesting blend of 50s, 60s and maybe even a dash of 80s due to Sabrina’s fashion, the setting of the Spellman mortuary and even some of the lingo, such as Sabrina using “groovy.” The overall aesthetic was able to capture an ambiance of an old time horror film unfolding right before a viewer’s eyes. However, at
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times, it does make a viewer confused as to what era this is supposed to be taking in due to the very ambiguous depiction of time. The characters themselves are also very unique. Sabrina is 15 so, like a natural 15 year old, she is stubborn and reckless at times, but she’s written in a way that makes her personality feel very forced and unrealistic. This show has a great deal of interesting characters such as Susie Putnam (Lachlan Watson), Sabrina’s non-binary best friend, and even the unique portrayal of Zelda (Miranda Otto) and Hilda Spellman (Lucy Davis), Sabrina’s two aunts who contrast drastically from their other media portrayals. However, a lot of times the characters themselves feel forced. Their personality traits and motivations are fascinating, but don’t feel real at times. Maybe it’s because the show ties into “Riverdale”– which has unrealistic expectations for teenagers as well– but it’s also due to poor writing and poor character organization. Ambrose Spellman (Chance Perdomo), Sabrina’s pansexual witch cousin from England, who is under house arrest, is awesome and probably one of the best characters, but also a complete rip off of what Salem the cat is supposed to be. Of course, the show includes Sabrina’s iconic black cat companion, Salem, but he doesn’t even talk. Without much explanation, the show introduces him as some sort of silent protector. Ambrose makes up for all of that and is one of the only truly interesting characters on the show who has some sort of motivation to get to know the character better. The show also oversexualizes Sabrina in a light that doesn’t feel very appropriate for a character who is supposed to be 15. There are quite a few cringy scenes, but one is a specific scene where Sabrina gets out of the bathtub and it shows a very detailed outline of her body. Sabrina as a character though is interesting enough. However, she is very naive. Spoiler alert, but in the very beginning scenes one of Sabrina’s teachers Mary Wardwell (Michelle Gomez) is murdered and possessed by the devil’s handmaiden. Ms. Wardwell, who was extremely uptight and strict, suddenly becomes laid back and grows to be a negative influence on Sabrina despite being described as her mentor. Sabrina does not pick up on any of the obvious hints, such as Wardell’s change in behavior and even style. Especially for someone who is supposedly wise beyond her years. Speaking of the devil, this show is mainly about a satanic religion. When I first read about the series, I pictured a much darker version of the old sitcom that followed Sabrina and her friends getting involved all sorts of supernatural shenanigans. While that is there, it gets super dark when the plot is suddenly about Sabrina’s family trying to force her to sign a book that will basically sign her soul over to the devil, or the “dark lord.” There is an odd focus on this dark religion and the main plot develops into Sabrina trying to defeat the devil himself– which, personally, I have no idea how will play out. The very first episode itself didn’t set up much background for what was supposed to happen within this series or give much solid background information about how the witch world works. While you gradually begin to understand the world itself, mentions of the world are tossed about in a way that can make it difficult for a viewer to follow. Despite its flaws, “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” also has a strong presence of determined female characters and a plot that is dramatic and mysterious enough to make a viewer want to know what’s happening next– especially with the multitude of secrets within the Spellman family. Sabrina’s friends are all outspoken women, and most of the members of this witch coven are also women. “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” takes a dark path as it attempts to convey a more mystical and mysterious version of this usually light hearted character. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it definitely is an interesting binge for the spookiest time of the year. That’s why I’ll give it a 6/10. Artwork contributed by Danielle Fierro
'Introduction to 2D Design' Art Exhibit Comes to Lukacs Gallery By Brandon Robles Contributing Writer
TURE OF PRESENTISM.” Looking around, the patterns and designs within each paper piece seemed Being interested in art, people to be continuously shifting. One often recommend exhibits to me; presented a cartoon design, respecifically any that involve cresembling a rubber hose-esque face, ative effort. One recommendation leading to slashes of black colors. was the opening of the “IntroducDigitally made posters contained tion to 2D Design” art exhibit in words that, upon closer inspection, the Lukacs Gallery in Loyola Hall, were phrases pertaining to modern open from Oct. 22 to Nov. 2. Havtopics such as “poverty child criing some time, I decided to check sis” and “Women of Power” while it out. The exhibit was held by adkeeping the abstract designs. junct professor of studio art, RaOverall, the exhibit was differchael Gorchov as a way to present ent from the usual realistic designs her students’ work, mainly conthat artists create. Having seen sisting of two-dimensional artsuch pieces, specifically the postwork, primarily through drawing, ers, reminded me of the art of the painting and digital means. Dada movement, when artists like Upon entering, it was smaller Man Ray and John Heartfield used than I expected it to be. In front a combination of painting and of me were pictures of diverse patpieces of newspapers and journals terns, although there were a few to with words strewn about to create behold. Some were printed with a art. However, such a movement style that might have been created The Mirror/Katherine Klima was meant to demonstrate the on an art program like Photoshop, One of the posters featured at the Introduction to 2D Design Exhibit: "Culture of Presentism" anti-war views of Europe in WWI, yet exhibited its own creativity. whereas the pieces inside this exOthers were abstracts done with distinct design that didn’t match with the previous nor the hibit were made out of pure artistic paper shapes plastered onto the pieces that hung on the next. creativity. While the exhibit was more into including words wall. The designs were unique on their own, each feeling I saw the room open further as I turned around; more over people in the pieces, it didn’t feel odd, only original to refreshing to look at after the previous. Sitting on a pedes- designs and forms filled the spaces on the walls. Upon set- look at as I walked around the room. It’s the exploration of tal lay a piece of folded paper with each fold displaying a ting my eyes on the wall ahead, a poster read “THE CUL- art that truly creates an experience with onlookers.
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By Sabrina Musto Fashion Columnist
Halloween is a great holiday for creative expression, because you can dress up as whatever, or whoever, you want for a night and really pull out all of the stops. A lot of times, it’s difficult to find inspiration for a costume, and I often pull ideas from past celebrity Halloween costumes. Celebrities can be a great resource for costume inspiration, and this article is a shout out to some of the most iconic celebrity Halloween costumes over the years. Kim Kardashian and Jonathan Cheban killed it last year when they dressed up as Sonny and Cher. They channeled the iconic couple in a stylish ensemble. Kardashian sported a gold two-piece that is emulated after an Academy Awards dress worn by Cher herself, while Cheban wore a suit, fake moustache and a wig to emulate Sonny. Michael Kors as the Garden of Eden in 2017 is an extremely catchy costume. He sported a “forbidden fruit” suit and completed the look with a very lifelike serpent draped around his shoulders. The look was both creative and catchy, and I have never seen this costume before, making it the opposite of cliché! Heidi Klum as Jessica Rabbit (2015) is just one example of an extraordinary Heidi Klum costume, because she goes all out every year for her annual Halloween party. This is one of my favorite Heidi Klum looks, which entailed a prosthetic face, among many other prosthetic parts, and the resemblance to the iconic figure is uncanny! Cardi B has developed a huge fan base over the last few years, and her Cruella de Vil costume in 2017 had every element, including a real Dalmation in tow. Her black velour jumpsuit was sleek, with an over-the-top fur coat to tie the entire look together. Having a dalmation on her arm took the costume to the Photo taken from skynocerous Instagram. Photos next level.
Chanel Iman as a mummy in 2016 represents the perfect way to keep it spooky chic. She not only rocked the high ponytail, but her wrappings are the perfect degree of distressed – without looking like she just wrapped herself in toilet paper. Another perfect touch to any costume is colored contacts, and her white contacts are the perfect shade of creepy. In 2017, Jason Derulo dressed up as the Night King from “Game of Thrones,” and there is not much Photo taken kimkardashian Instagram more to be said than the fact that he was Kardashian and Cheban as Sonny and Cher. unrecognizable, and you would definitely think a real white walker was in your presence. Colton Haynes every year! Because Colton Haynes has probably the best costume game of any celebrity, always getting suited up in a bunch of prosthetics and dressing up as famous cartoon females. His last few years have included dressing as Fiona from “Shrek,” Ursula from “the Little Mermaid,” Marge Simpson from “the Simpsons” and Miss Piggy from “the Muppets.” These costumes you have to see to believe, and I tip my hat to Colton Haynes as the Halloween MVP!
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Six Films ForYourHalloween Marathon By Tyler Zikias Contributing Writer
It’s that time of year again! Time to throw on your costumes, fill up your candy bowls and scare your friends. Halloween has become a perfect time of year for people to come together and freak themselves out with great mood setting films. Outside of Christmas, no other holiday has the perfect library of films for a marathon. What makes Halloween-oriented films so special is that they don’t need to be tied down in horror, they just need to set a general mood for what the holiday is all about. That being said, I present my six need-to-watch films for this Halloween. Starting with the classic itself, the original “Halloween” (dir. John Carpenter) is a staple for any Halloween movie marathon. So much of this film has become iconic, from the musical score to the concept. It was the film that launched the slasher movie craze throughout the 1980s, and several film series like “Friday the 13th” and “Scream” probably wouldn’t exist without the first “Halloween.” Sure, the effects and scares might be a bit dated, but watching the original “Halloween” for the first time is something you will never forget. You should also watch it to catch up for the new film that is in theaters now. Legendary director Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” is a terrifying film with plenty of tension and uncomfortable sequences. It has gone down in history as one of the scariest films of all time, making it the perfect addition to your marathon. When a blizzard hits the Overlook Hotel, the Torrance family begins to uncover mysteries regarding the hotel’s past supernatural events as they bubble to the surface. The feeling of isolation and entrapment that the film creates is perfect for watching with friends or by yourself. Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall give A+ performances that set the tone for a chilling experience. The tone alone is enough to get everyone watching in the mood for Halloween. Some of the film industry’s most iconic moments and ideas come from this film including “redrum, creepy twins, an elevator filled with blood and “Room 217.” If you haven’t seen “The Shining” yet, definitely give it a watch as soon as possible, but the experience is definitely enhanced during the season of scares. Another film by a legendary director, “Se7en,” helmed by David Fincher, is my first pick that isn’t necessari l y a horror or Halloween themed film. I’m watching “Se7en” this year for its atmosphere alone. Fincher has a knack for crafting dark and gritty films and “Se7en” is not different, featuring scenes and moments that make the CreativeCommons/FreeStockPhotos viewer feel disgust-
ing. If you haven’t seen it, the film follows Detective Somerset and Mills, played by Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, in their attempt to track down a serial killer who is murdering people in grotesque ways in relation to the seven deadly sins. The kills are never shown, only the aftermath, which may be even more effective. “Se7en” also features one of my favorite, punch-to-the-throat endings ever put to screen. It leaves a bad taste in your mouth, but you can’t help but feel satisfied with the final product. This grungy feel for a film, regardless of genre, is incredibly effective for setting the tone on Halloween night. If your friends try to shut down “Se7en,” show them the opening credits and see if that gets them on board. Moving more into the self parody part of the horror genre, “Shaun of the Dead” (dir. Edgar Wright) is a blast to watch regardless of the season. Edgar Wright has become the king of visual comedy since the turn of the century with films like “Hot Fuzz,” “Scott Pilgrim
vs. The World” and “Baby Driver.” In my eyes, “Shaun of the Dead” is still his best work, combining a creepy and eerie zombie infested backdrop with his bumbling and ridiculous characters. The comedy works so well, mainly because the cast works well together, but also due to the contrast between the scary setting and hilarious antics. It is well written, has plenty of gore for those looking for blood in a Halloween marathon, but is also hilarious and worth watching with a big group of friends. If you skip this one on Halloween, which you absolutely shouldn’t, check it out at some other point because it is worth your time. Another film that blends scary settings with comedic concepts is Taika Waititi’s “What We Do In The Shadows.” Aside from being a great film to add to your marathon, “What We Do In The Shadows” might be the funniest film this decade. Waititi, famous for his ability for smart improvisation in front of and behind the camera, brings so much life to a film with a great concept. The film follows three vampires who all live in the same flat and try to adjust to modern life with each other. They argue about doing dishes, getting dinner and go out to clubs. I put films like this and “Shaun of the Dead” in my marathon for their design as horror films, but with concepts that make them a wholly unique experience. They also both serve as perfect breaks between the more serious horror films on this list. It’s always great to throw in a good laugh! My favorite film of 2018 so far is my last recommendation and something I will definitely be watching this Halloween. “Hereditary” (dir. Ari Aster) is a visceral, stunning portrait of a family being split at the seams by tragedy, while also dealing with a supernatural entity that may have manifested in their bloodline. I won’t spoil any of the film here because it is absolutely worth watching without knowing anything. The first half of the film is basically a melodrama with family arguments and tense moments. As the film progresses, Aster keys you in to some of the things that might actually be happening to this family until last 20 minutes. The last 20 minutes of “Hereditary” are filled with moments that snatch your breath away without ever giving you a moment to get it back. One shot in particular makes my skin crawl every time I think of it. Not only is it an exceptional horror film, I believe Toni Collette’s performance as distressed mother, Annie, is worthy of serious awards consideration. She’s that good. Watch this one with a group on Halloween because looking at your friend’s faces when some of the more terrifying things happen never gets old.
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By Sabrina Trueheart Copy Edtior Like most holidays, food is a large part of the Halloween season. All the fall flavors come back to store shelves, making kids and adults excited for the festivities ahead. Pumpkin-flavored foods and beverages are all the rage during the month of October, but a very important food is sometimes forgotten in the Halloween food pyramid: pumpkin seeds. Every time we dig the pulp out of our jack-o-lanterns, we find dozens of pumpkin seeds that people often discard along with the rest of the pumpkin guts. If you want a tasty, salty treat after carving pumpkins, look no further than the pumpkin seeds you just pulled out of your pumpkin. Some of us enjoy the raw and gooey seeds straight out of the pumpkin (guilty as charged), but not many people dig that. Instead, you can bake the pumpkin seeds in the oven with various seasonings for a tasty treat. Here are three different kinds of pumpkin seeds you can cook in your oven on jack-o’-lantern carving night:
Trader Joe’s is right down the street from Fairfield University. A hidden gem in this beloved store is Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend. Using this seasoning will magically turn whatever you are eating into the taste of an everything bagel. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of this seasoning over a tray of pumpkin seeds before cooking to get a delicious snack. Best part: you can use the leftover seasoning on toast and avocados, or better yet: avocado toast. Just be sure to preheat the oven to 300 degrees, sprinkle these recipes onto your pumpkin seeds, then pop them into the oven for 45 minutes or until they’re crispy!
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Maybe God gave me purpose, maybe he caused this pain Am I wrong for being angry? everytime I move forward– something knocks me down again, life is a journey, no one said it would be easy And still, I have hope, I remember you always and know you want me to be happy too.
'La Fanciulla del West' Streams at Quick Center By Mimi Loughlin Contributing Writer
“La Fanciulla del West” (The Golden Girl of the West) is an action-packed Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini. It is set in California circa 1850 in the American Wild West and features a strong, smart heroine who uses her wits to outsmart the villain and help the love of her life escape his near-death. The recent revival of “La Fanciulla del West” was streamed live from the Metropolitan Opera on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and included subtitles translated into English from the original Italian. Minnie, the heroine, was masterfully sung by soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek, Jonas Kaufmann was dashingly charming in the role of Ramirez, the outlaw who falls in love with Minnie and steals her heart, and baritone Željko Lučić was very convincing as the villainous sheriff Jack Rance. At the start of the performance, conductor Marco Armiliato sprang to the pit in a wild burst of energy. On stage, a group of gold miners and cowboys in large, seemingly dusty, hats and weathered jeans gathered to play poker in a wooden bar. "Jim, perchè piangi?” was a heartbreaking song where the gold miners, who traveled to California in search of gold and riches, sang about their memories of home and the families that they missed so dearly. This reminded me of today’s immigrants who leave their homes and families behind in hopes that they will do well in this country, often sending some of their earnings back to the family they left behind. Throughout the show, all of the men in the town are after Minnie, the golden girl who owns the local saloon. Minnie rebuffs them all, including the very persistent town sheriff, Jack Rance, because she says she is “happy being alone.” Giacomo Puccini wrote this opera in 1910, a time when women did not even have the right to vote. This is a powerful and revolutionary statement for a female heroine during Minnie’s time. Minnie reminded me a lot of Belle from “Beauty and the Beast”: both love to read, yearn for adventure and actively shape the world around them. Minnie’s bedroom in
the second act of the opera was shown to have piles of books, even as she lamented her lack of education and wondered what she could have done if she had only had more opportunities. She, like Belle, loves to read and wonders what more is out there besides her “provincial life” in her small town. Both Minnie and Belle also fight against their villainous pursuers: Jack Rance and Gaston, who are both persistently aggressive in their pursuit even after they have been rejected many times. Rance gets angry at Minnie when she rejects him, and Minnie responds “Are you mad at me, Rance? I only spoke my mind.” Rance wants to track down and kill Ramirez, because he has been a bandit “for far too long.” Minnie did not know that Ramirez was a bandit; she only knew him as the kind, intelligent, man who had always been good to her. But as Ramirez explains to Minnie, he only became a highway bandit because he was poor and had no money, and “without any opportunities.” With themes that mirror the #MeToo movement and that reference the unequal access to education, this 1910 opera is extremely relevant to today’s audiences. Ultimately, Minnie is able to trick Rance and save Ramirez from his clutches in a game of high-stakes poker, armed with the battle cry: “What are you, Jack Rance? A gambler. And Johnson? He’s a bandit. And I own a saloon… We’re all alike! Bandits and gamblers!”
Minnie, the bold and intelligent heroine and Ramirez, her kind and resourceful counterpart, are characters that will live on long after the curtains have closed and the lights have dimmed on the stage.
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SPOOKY, SCARY HOROSCOPES! Disclaimer: The Coffee Break Team knows little to nothing about astrology and has not been certified by the Society of Astrologists to provide horoscopes.
Aries You’re going to have “This is Halloween” stuck in your head for the rest of the week. Taurus You didn’t put any effort into your costume again this year, and no one is impressed. Gemini The opposite of Taurus, you’re going to need to tone it down, Gemini. Don’t get too into your alter ego. Cancer All of us would die on Halloween night without your mom-friending every year. Thanks. Leo No, TPing your crush’s place of residence is not the most effective way to get their attention. Virgo You can’t just throw on a cloak and be a Harry Potter character every year. One of these days you’re going to have to think of another idea. I know creativity doesn’t come easy for you, but it’s time. Libra We all know that you’re going to press play on your Christmas playlists the second the clock strikes 12:00 a.m., Nov. 1 tonight.
Scorpio Scorpio, you need to cool it with the fake blood. Sagittarius Sagittarius, you’ve been listening to Christmas music since September because you don’t believe time exists, and that’s valid, but people are starting to get annoyed, and by Christmas, they’ll be plotting to kill you. Capricorn You take Halloween very seriously, and it’s not always in a good way. Aquarius This is the one day a year during which you can express your true self without genuinely scaring people. Congrats. Pisces Just… don’t eat all the candy this year. It isn’t a record you have to break. You can spare your stomach the pain.
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In Case You Missed It: Wednesday, October 24th -Men's Soccer tied with Marist, 1-1 -Women's Soccer lost at Marist, 0-1 Thursday, October 25th -Field Hockey defeated LIU Brooklyn, 4-0 Friday, October 26th -Volleyball lost at Quinnipiac, 2-3 Saturday, October 27th -Field Hockey lost to Saint Louis, 0-3 - Men's Soccer defeated Saint Peter's,
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On Tuesday, Oct. 30 Alex Madden ‘21 was named to the All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference First Team. Coming off a strong first-year campaign where she earned MAAC Rookie of the Year, she has 12 goals on the season, which leads the MAAC and places her 20th in the country in scores. If Madden holds the goal lead, she will be the first Stag to lead the MAAC in goals since Pamela Cluff ‘02. Also nine Stags received academic honors for MAAC All-Academic team. The students that posted a 3.2 grade point average or higher included Breanna Cocuzzo ‘20, Megan DeFeo ‘19, Gabby Diodati ‘21, Holly Habyan ‘19, Melanie Hingher ‘20, Jenny Jacobs ‘19, Taylor Psirogianes ‘19, Shannon Ryan ‘ 21 and Nicole Stryjek ‘21.
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Wednesday, October 31th -Men's Soccer vs. Manhattan, 7 p.m. Friday, November 2nd
The Fairfield University Men’s Basketball team was selected seventh in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coaches Poll for the 2018-19 season. The selections were based upon the votes of the conference’s head coaches. Last season, the Stags finished 17-16 and reached the MAAC Championship game, which allowed Fairfield to collect 50 votes, ahead of Manhattan College (46 votes) and Niagara University (45 votes). The Stags open up their season at Purdue University on Nov. 6, which is the first of a 30-game game schedule that includes 12 non-conference games. Fairfield’s home opener will be against Long Island University - Brooklyn at Webster Bank Arena.
-Field Hockey vs Rider, 11 a.m. Saturday, November 3rd -Volleyball vs Siena, 1 p.m. Sunday, November 4th -Volleyball vs. Marist, 1 p.m Tuesday, November 6th -Men's Basketball at Purdue, 7 p.m.
In this week's issue... - Quinnipiac Sweeps the Stags 3-0 (Page 14)
- Tyler Nelson '18 One Step Closer to NBA (Page15)
- Saint Louis Stops Stags 4-0 at University Field (Page 15)
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Quinnipiac Sweeps the Stags 3-0 By Julia Lanzillota Contributing Writer The Fairfield University Women’s Volleyball team (10-13, 9-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) faced Quinnipiac University (6-18, 5-9 MAAC) on Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. for the second time this season at the Den, falling 3-0 in the contest. The MAAC duo last competed against each other on Sept. 29 where Fairfield claimed a home court victory on George Bisacca Court at our own Alumni Hall. The Stags were unable to uphold their dominance on Oct. 26 against Quinnipiac, following a two-game weekend. The consecutive afternoon games resulted in one clean sweep by the Rider University Broncs (03) and a comeback victory by Fairfield’s Stags over the Saint Peter’s University Peacocks (3-1). Fairfield failed to extend their winning streak, and fell to Quinnipiac. Fairfield outside hitter Laura Seeger ’22, hailing from Long Island, N.Y., stood out offensively as one of the best on the court. She led her team in kills, registering 14 in five sets, and leveled in blocks with teammate No. 5 Sydney Williams ’19 who tallied four. Middle blocker Williams had an impressionable nine kills. Another star rookie, Julia Kallen '22, trailed behind with one less kill than Seeger. A kill by Quinnipiac senior No. 17 Kat Miller beat the Stags and put the Bobcats on the board first. Neither team could maintain a lead, as they went back and forth for the first six points. Finally, when the two were tied at three, Fairfield took off and recorded four straight point, the first three of which were awarded as a result of attack errors by Quinnipiac. The last was on a fierce kill by Fairfield’s Mayda Garcia ’20. QU answered back, echoing the scoring streak with two kills, a service ace by Quinnipiac’s Kaleigh Oates and a bad set by Fairfield’s Alexis Rich ’22. Quinnipiac’s streak was interrupted at 7-6 when Fairfield evened the score but was restarted, this time stronger, with eight consecutive points
scored. Five points into QU’s scoring stretch, Fairfield called a timeout, hoping to interrupt their adversaries’ impetus. Quinnipiac’s score more than doubled Fairfield’s and created an eight-point deficit at 15-7. Fairfield’s four successive errors set them further behind by 11 points. They came back, making the score 24-18 in favor of Quinnipiac, but were unable to take the set. Bobcat Captain Morgan Sherwin made a kill off of an assist from setter Maria Pansari and claimed the first set 25-18. Fairfield had some catching up to do, and came back from the first intermission with a vengeance. The first two points were in favor of our Stags as they started the set with two straight kills, the first by defensive specialist Sophia Hosokawa '22 and the next by Kallen. Once again, our rookies made an impressionable performance. Fairfield’s next point was earned by Kallen with another kill and the following two were Quinnipiac errors off of Kallen. The score was 5-1 and Fairfield had finally found their assertiveness. Fairfield University out-killed QU 18-8 respectively. Quinnipiac was never able to secure a lead, and Fairfield’s stamina increased. At 21-16, the Bobcats fell behind and the Stags finished off the set claiming the last four points. Three of the four final points were kills (two by No. 11 Seeger and one by No. 5 Williams). The game was tied 1-1 proceeding a 25-16 win for Fairfield. Fairfield’s No. 17 DS Taylor Rudeen ’22 contributed in both of the first two points and scored in the third, but the game went back and forth. Fairfield and Quinnipiac drew 11 times in the 25 point set. The two finally tied at 23 and Quinnipiac called their final timeout. They returned, scoring the final three points. Bobcat Kat Miller produced a nasty kill to end the set 25-22. Fairfield lagged behind Quinnipiac 2-1 and had to win the fourth set to protect their chance of
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winning in an abbreviated 15-point fifth set. Outside/right-side hitter Garcia started the set with a kill from teammate, Rich. Rich led Fairfield with 49 total assists in this game. The set was close, while Fairfield beat out Quinnipiac 31-28 respectively in Total Attempts. They also dominated the kills 15-8 and ultimately, a kill by Williams earned the set-winning point to keep Fairfield in contention. The final score was 25-22 Stags and Fairfield upheld four leads of three or more points. The MAAC teams would be forced to continue play, to break the 2-2 stalemate. Two kills and a service ace provided Quinnipiac with an early three point lead, asserting their dominance in the do or die fifth match. An attack error by No. 3 in blue, Morgan Sherwin, put the Stags into the running but two more Fairfield errors increased QU’s lead by four. The score was 5-1. Seeger’s 13th kill of the game, followed by a Quinnipiac attack error, kept Fairfield afloat. The score was 5-3 and Fairfield stillhad ground to make. Sherwin, who registered the most kills(16) out of both teams, completed her 14th kill and added another point to the Bobcat’s existing five and solidifying a lead that Fairfield would never catch up to. The game wrapped up with Sherwin’s final kill which ultimately secured their victory at 15-11. A hard fought battle concluded with a 3-0 Fairfield loss. Fairfield has four remaining MAAC regular season matches in the next two weeks before the Championships in Orlando, Fla. We have the advantage, as we are hosting all four of the outstanding matches at Alumni Hall. With little time left, the Fairfield Volleyball team must scramble to find cohesiveness in time to defend their most recent MAAC Championship title, and possibly win their 11th MAAC Championship.
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Machado to the Yankees.
See previous statement.
Book T-Nelly for 60! Setting the G-Leage scoring record on Opening Night!!
My stiiiiinky Chunky Soup costume will come out for the last hoorah.
Got the drank in me goin Back to Back.
Manny Machado definitely did not make the best impression in the World Series but he'll end up with the Philadelphia Philles. Harper will go to the Cubs.
I think he'll drop 25 points in his first game and he'll grab a lot of people's attention!
No one has anything on me being a cop.
I am really confident about the Men's team that I predicted at the beginning of the year!
I just hope neither of them end up on the Mets or Yankees.
I think he pours in a solid 15. No doubt he'll have butterflies in his stomach.
I have already used up 4/4 of my costumes so a trip back to the Goodwill is likely Wednesday afternoon.
I hope they do well and score a lot so I can yell GOOOOOOOOAAAAAL!!!!!!!!!!
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Couldn't be more excited about it Chris LaZazzera especially with all these New York Assistant Sports fans at Fairfield. V sad Brooke Harney, O'Sully and I won't be Editor able to make the parade :(
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Tyler Nelson'18 One Step Closer to NBA By Patrick Getz Co-Sports Editor
Q: How does it feel to be a member of the Greensboro Swarm?
Q: What has Coach Sydney Johnson taught you while at Fairfield that still resonates with you?
A: Obviously, it feels very exciting to be picked so early on in the draft and to go somewhere where you are wanted. It’s a good feeling and it’s very great. We have our first game coming up this Friday and I am really looking forward to it.
A: Simply, just doing whatever it takes to win on both sides of the floor, on offense and defense. Also just doing my best to find my niche and that the only thing that matters at the end of the day is winning.
Q: What does it mean to you to be selected 3rd overall in the G-League Draft?
Q: How have you acclimated yourself with your new teammates? A: It is obviously different from college. You know being a pro, the roster changes all the time but so far so good. They have a lot of veteran guys that have been in the pros for four or five years and a lot of rookie guys like myself. It’s a good mix of guys.
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A: It was a great feeling to obviously go so early to a team that wanted me bad. I think it is a good opportunity for me to start my pro career and I am looking forward to the start of the season.
Recent graduate Tyler Nelson '18 was picked third overall in the 2018 NBA G-League Draft this past weekend. The Fairfield product took a few minutes to speak with the Mirror about how he has been adjusting to his new digs in North Carolina. Fairfield University: Fairfield, C.T.
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Saint Louis Stops Stags 4-0 at University Field
Photos Contributed by Sports Information Desk Senior defender Cassie Hughes and Emma Matlach '21 each added shots of their own in Saturday's contest against Saint Louis. Fairfield's shot total would equal 11, actually outshooting Saint Louis, 11-6.
By Christopher Orefice Contributing Writer The Fairfield University Field Hockey team lost a heartbreaking home match on University Field against St. Louis University. The Oct. 28, 3-0 defeat came on a rainy and windy day on the Stags home pitch. The first half featured a load of offensive opportunities from both sides as well as stellar defensive performances. Fairfield and St. Louis both combined for five total corner kicks. Fairfield outshot St. Louis by a 3-1 margin. However, only goals count on the scoreboard. In minute six, St. Louis’ Carly Kissinger collected a corner pass from teammate Lili Wareham, who controlled the ball and redirected it to the goal, giving St. Louis the lead, 1-0. Five minutes later at the 11:30 mark, St. Louis was, again, able to put a goal up on the board as Emily Wastell caught a penalty corner from Kayleigh Fleming. Fairfield would go on to take six more shots throughout the first half, but would ultimately fail to get by St. Louis goalie Sasha Sander. Both sides played a hard
fought, yet sloppy, first half defensively totaling up to 19 fouls collectively. This could have been due to the weather, however, as the game was played in stormy conditions that hailed rain and wind down upon the players. 26 minutes into the second half, St. Louis was again able to get on the board as Erica Blondoc collected the ball at the top of the circle and shot it into the corner. The Stags totaled three shots in the second half, for a total of 11 shots throughout the match, compared to the Bilikens’ single shot in the second half and five total shots. Of Fairfield’s 11 shots, six were on goal. Despite all this, the Stags weren’t able to get past Bilikens goalie Sander, who was a brick wall in goal with six saves out of the 11 shots faced. Fairfield lost the game with a final score of 3-0. Up next, the Stags prepare for the upcoming MAAC Tournament where they enter as the 3rd seed.
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