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Stags weigh in on Fairfield students’ ability to vote in the 2016 Presidential Election and the significance of the millennial vote.

“Whether you like it or not, one of these candidates is going to be our president, so I think it’s important that you vote for who better represents who you believe in,” -Zach Schaefer ‘17

“I’ve never watched any of the debates or read anything on [the candidates] so I feel like it wouldn’t be right to vote if I didn’t really have enough knowledge on it,” -Emily Pappas ‘20

By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant News Editor

By Jesse Erickson Editor-in-Chief For some, it is a given that American citizens have a duty to vote and on a college campus, the importance of the millennial vote has become a hot topic of discussion. The millennial generation, which includes the demographic aged 18-34, is the largest demographic and havesurpassed the Baby Boomers — aged 52-70 — for the first time in American history. As stated in an article by The Guardian, there are almost as many eligible voters in the 18-34 age group as there are in the 52-70 age group.

Despite the vast diversity and size of this generation, the millennial vote was often overlooked. Back in 2012, 45 percent of the millennial generation, aged 18-29, voted. While that’s nearly half, this number isn’t as significant as the 68 percent of voters who cast their vote in 2012 from Generation X. According to the Pew Research Center, the Baby

“My father fought in World War II for the right “Just because we’re stuck to vote or not to vote. ... Isn’t that the beauty with only a few limited of this democracy? I just hope that if you options, doesn’t justify decide not to vote, it’s not out of laziness but of conviction,” -Jim Fitzpatrick ‘70, Assistant Vice that we should not vote.

President of Student Affairs Because if we don’t do that, we’re not living “Each vote matters and up to what America whoever is elected into should be,” office affects the whole country and every -Nick Trewartha ‘20

Boomers and prior generations accounted for 56 percent of those who said they had voted. The millennials accounted for 19 percent of the overall vote, according to Business Insider. Considering that only 19 percent voted, presidential candidates chose to overlook the importance of the vote.

Now, in 2016, the public is doing everything they can to get the youngest eligible generation out there to vote and improve on the 19 percent.

Rock the Vote has worked to revolutionize the way that students vote. In 1999, they made online registration possible and this year, they have played a huge role in assisting the voting process. According to their website, nearly 12,000 young people turn 18 every single day and once 18, they can participate in the election.

For many Fairfield students, this will be the first time that they will be eligible to vote in the election, as many students were not 18 by November of their senior year of high school. The University has made several efforts to improve the amount of students

person in the country,” -Lydia Dupree ‘18

voting. Students had the opportunity to register to vote on-campus and now, for the first time ever, students will have the opportunity to actually vote on campus. Despite all of these efforts, nationally and at Fairfield, getting millennials to vote this year has and will continue to be a challenge.

“I am very concerned that on the day after Nov. 8, we might see a very low voter turn-out from the millennials,” stated Professor of Art History and Visual Culture and Director of the Open VISIONS Forum Philip Eliasoph.

“For a school offering such a rich curriculum anchored in social justice, community engagement and global citizenship, it would seem to be a total disconnect that we have students unwilling to walk the walk in fulfilling these educational goals.”

Eliasoph has polled his students and several student leaders on campus to see whether or not they’ll be voting in the election.

He discovered that of the more than 100 students he surveyed, between 30 and 50 percent of

these students will be voting on Nov. 8.

“To realize that students at this top-tier level of educational achievement would abdicate their citizenship responsibilities has a horrifying ring to it,” said Eliasoph.

For those not choosing to vote, there are several reasons.

Whether it be missing deadlines, lack of knowledge in the absentee ballot process or feeling like their vote doesn’t matter, one of the biggest issues that remains is the lack of interest in both candidates.

Freshman Emily Pappas will not be voting due to lack of knowledge she has about the candidates. “I’ve never watched any of the debates or read anyRead millennials on Page 

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thing on [the candidates] so I feel like it wouldn’t be right to vote if I didn’t really have enough knowledge on it.”

Junior Lydia Dupree had a similar view.

“Each vote matters and whoever is elected into office affects the whole country and every person in the country,” she said. “It also affects relationships between countries. So I think that if everyone is educated in voting, they should vote.”

According to Chair of the Politics Department Janie Leatherman, those who are unsure about who to vote for should read the websites of both parties and of both candidates. She explained that students should be aware of the policies of the candidates, what each political party represents in terms of the party platforms and what the difference between a Democratic and Republican dominated congress might be.

“Voting and not voting are both ways to express a posi-

tion. Not voting is sometimes seen as a protest,” Leatherman added that despite this, by choosing not to vote, people are “handing the outcome to someone else” rather than actively voicing their opinion.

Leatherman continued, “So I would encourage people who aren’t comfortable with finding a candidate on the ballot, and there’s more than just the two primary candidates, to really think about what not voting would really mean.”

Senior Zach Schaefer said, “Whether you like it or not, one of these two candidates is going to be our president, so I think it’s important that you vote for who better represents who you believe in. So I think you shouldn’t waste your vote.”

Freshman Nick Trewartha, who has already voted using an absentee ballot, echoed Leatherman’s statement.

“The options this year are not so great,” Trewartha said.

“This election year, as far as I’m aware, does not represent all election years. Just because we’re stuck with only a few limited options doesn’t justify that we should not vote because if we don’t [vote], we’re not living up to what America

should be.”

However, Yamil Cobo ‘19 believed that whether or not a person votes should be up to that person.

“I think it’s a matter of your opinion,” said Cobo. “It’s probably better that people vote, but if it’s that close of a race, it’s really their opinion.”

Eliasoph had a different view, adding that students who choose not to exercise their right to vote in the election are going against the Jesuit values that Fairfield stands by, especially the principle of “men and women for others.” According to Eliasoph, neglecting to vote shows disrespect for life or death issues such as “capital punishment [and] pro-choice versus pro-life, [...] issues that are of the highest urgency and priority.”

Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Jim Fitzpatrick ‘70 said, “My Father fought in World War II for the right to vote or not vote … isn’t that the beauty of this democracy?

I just hope that if you decide not to vote, it’s not out of laziness, but conviction.”

Search Committee Takes First Step in Finding New President

By Deanna Carbone Contributing Writer This past July, Father Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. announced that he was leaving his position as Fairfield’s president. Throughout the last 12 years, von Arx helped increase the University’s endowment to $315 million, fuel the University’s capital campaign Fairfield Rising and expand the University’s attendance and diversity, according to the Connecticut Post.

“I felt that Father von Arx was a great president; he connected well with the students and made Fairfield feel like home,” said James O’Day ‘19. “Even though he’s leaving, it’s exciting to see the changes a new president will usher in.”

Jennifer Anderson, Vice President of Communications, was able to give updates on the progress for the search for the new president.

On Oct. 25, the student body received an email from Frank Carroll, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, stating that Andrew McMahon ’89 was named the Chair of the University’s Presidential Search Committee.

“He’s perfect for the position because he understands the mission of the University. He can offer

multiple perspectives to the search,” Anderson said.

Anderson added that the Board of Trustees chose McMahon because he is an alum, a current and former student’s parent and is on the Board of Trustees. He is able to look at the search as a representative from each group. The rest of the committee is comprised of faculty, staff, alumni and students.

“I am honored to serve as Chair for the presidential search for Fairfield’s ninth president.

As an alum, spouse of an alum, a board member and a parent of both an alum and current student, I have a unique perspective and a deep passion for Fairfield,” McMahon said.

He added that he is looking forward to working with the search committee to find the next president who is able to bring Fairfield to new heights.

The next step for the committee to take is to look for a search firm — a company that will help them identify candidates. The search committee will give the search firm a prospectus; a compilation of what they are looking for in a president of Read University on Page 

Photo Contributed by News@Fairfield Andrew McMahon ‘89 P’16’19 was named Chair of the University’s Presidential Search Committee.

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The Mirror Reflects on this Week in Social Media

Compiled by Catherine Veschi Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety.

Wednesday, 10/26 2:03 p.m.- A young lady reported that she was being harassed by a male. The student said that the young man was being “condescending” and “intimidating.” The student was referred to student conduct.

Friday, 10/28 3:41 p.m.- A referee at the field hockey field complained of a suspicious odor coming from the woods. DPS investigated and found two individuals with drug paraphernalia and referred them to student conduct.

Saturday, 10/29 10:18 a.m.- DPS was asked to perform a welfare check on a young man. From the investigation, DPS determined that the young man had previously engaged in an altercation with his ex-girlfriend the night before. The ex-girlfriend had physically assaulted the student and was arrested for breach of peace and assault.

4:03 p.m.- A student reported that their black Dodge was vandalized the night before in the Dolan East parking lot.

A substance was poured on the vehicle that caused damage to the paint on the car. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact DPS. 9:13 p.m.- A resident assistant in Gonzaga Hall reported the possession of narcotics by students. Three students and a non-student admitted to smoking marijuana. DPS found suspected marijuana in their room in Gonzaga. The students were referred to student conduct.

11:31 p.m.- DPS responded to a call about an altercation at the Levee. There was an altercation between a student and a chef at Old School Pizza because the student wanted to go behind the bar. The student was referred to student conduct.

Sunday 10/30 1:01 a.m.- DPS found an intoxicated young man in Claver Hall who had no host information with the University. The man was arrested for trespassing. DPS encourages everyone to notify them when they see suspicious people in their residence halls.

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DPS to Increase Security for Election Day

By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant News Editor For the first time in its history, Fairfield will be hosting voter registration and voting booths on Election Day on campus. Additional security measures will be taken on Nov. 8 because of these voting booths.

According to The Atlantic, people protested against Donald Trump supporters at DePaul University in Chicago, Washington State University in Washington and Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts.

“The decision to add security to the voting area is based on national media coverage of some violence that has taken place with political rallies,” said Assistant Director of the Department of Public Safety John Ritchie.

Sophomore Elisa Castelli believed that these additional precautions are necessary.

“I think that tensions are extremely high, especially with this election because the two candidates are not everybody’s favorite people,” said Castelli.

“As part of the overall planning process, it was determined that security would be provided throughout the election process,” commented Director of Public Safety Todd Pelazza.

Ritchie believed that it is disappointing that there was violence at political rallies.

“I have to say that it’s too bad we find the need to have staff on site for Election Day,” said Ritchie. “People should have the right to voice their political opinion without the fear of being accosted.”

The security will be in the form of two additional Fairfield DPS officers, who will be on duty, according to Associate Director of the Office of Student Engagement Jeremy Kaler. The officers will also help direct voters to the right place, reported Ritchie.

On-campus voter registration and polling booths will be in the Lower Level of the Barone Campus Center on Nov. 8.

advantage of the Election Day Registration event,” said Kaler. “Having a security presence is just best practice for event planning with the potential for such a large crowd. The decision wasn’t made due to the political campaigns or anything like that.”

However, Lauren Calderoni ‘18 did not believe that additional security will be necessary.

“I doubt anything would happen [at this campus],” Calderoni commented. “I feel like it’s a pretty safe campus and people would not be inclined to get rowdy while voting.”

According to the Dean of Students Karen Donoghue ’03, the additional security will also assist people with parking and answering any questions that voters may have if they are in need of assistance.

According to Kaler, one of the additional DPS officers will be helping with parking since the left side of the BCC lot will be shut down on Election Day so that community members will be able to come on-campus.

The second additional officer will be floating between parking and the -Jeremy Kaler voting area, added Kaler.

Associate Director of the Office “Todd Pelazza and Jeremy Kaler of Student Engagement have been working with the Republican and Democrat registrar of voters on all details including volunteers, parking Pelazza stated that the additional officers and [information technology],” Donowill be stationed around both the inside ghue added. and outside of the BCC. “We are not anticipating any disrup“I made that decision [to have extra tions,” said Pelazza. “DPS has planned for officers] namely because we are expect- and is ready to address any situation that ing over 800 community members and may arise during the election at Fairan unknown number of students to take field.”

I made that decision [to have extra officers] namely because we are expecting over 800 community members and an unknown number of students to take advantage of the Election Day Registration Event.

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Huber Discussed the Life of Clinton in New Book

By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant News Editor

The 2016 Presidential Election was fraught with tension between the candidates and their supporters on both sides of the spectrum.

For this reason, writing a book about one of the candidates would receive divisive responses.

Associate Professor of English Sonya Huber discovered that reality when she published her new book, “The Evolution of Hillary Rodham Clinton” this past June. On Oct. 27, Huber had a book signing in The Aloysius P. Kelley Center, where the members of the audience engaged in discussion of the topics of the book and politics in general.

“I thought we had a really excellent conversation and people brought up all kinds of questions about not only the election, but what needs to happen afterwards, so I thought it was really thought-provoking,” said Huber.

Huber spoke on the divisive responses that she received.

“Because I am a woman and wrote a book with [Hillary Clinton’s] face on the cover without lasers coming out of her eyes or fangs for teeth, people assumed that the book must be all praise,” she said. “I’ve never had to deal with these kind of assumptions before.”

Huber described the immediate response that she received on social media after announcing her new book.

According to Huber, people lectured her about Clinton’s policies and she had to lose some friendships because of the reaction.

However, the response was not as negative as Huber feared it might be.

“I am glad there hasn’t been more negative attention toward me personally, given that the campaign season was so negative,” Huber said. “I was honestly pleasantly surprised that supporters of Bernie Sanders who’ve read the book said that it helped them to transition

from his campaign to supporting or at least understanding Hillary as well as the cultural conversation about her.”

According to Huber, approximately 40 people turned up in The Kelley Center Presentation Room for the signing.

Huber opened by talking about what made her want to write a book about Clinton.

“I was approached by an author who had already written for the London-based publisher, Squint Books, and they thought I would work for their chosen topic of Hillary Clinton because I have written on many current, political topics,” said Huber. “I tend to choose writing topics by thinking about the big questions that I can’t get out of my mind and that I need to dive into. I rarely find a neat solution, but I learn a lot, which is why I love writing.”

However, she made it clear that her book was not all criticism or praise of Clinton. According to Huber, she provided a balanced judgement of Clinton’s character.

She initially wrote the book as an overview of Clinton for residents of the United Kingdom. However, she commented that the feedback she received was helpful for some Americans to read as well.

“We hear so much about how Hillary is either the best or the worst, and I don’t take either of these simplified perspectives,” said Huber. “I think both views are cartoon versions of how government and politics work …

I talk about her mistakes, what I worry about for her presidency and also what I think she’s done well on in the past, on a whole roster of issues.”

The fact that the book was not biased toward either side is an aspect that Zachary Quiñones ‘18, who read most of the book before the signing, particularly enjoyed.

“It’s a good read,” commented Quiñones.

“It’s not a hit piece and it’s not completely supportive. It very much objectively talks about Hillary’s life and things that need to be called

Juliana Sansonetti/The Mirror Associate Professor of English Sonya Huber talked with students about her book, “The Evolution of Hillary Rodham Clinton,” which was published in June.

into question and things that need to be highlighted.”

Senior Theresa De Palma, who has taken two creative writing nonfiction courses with Huber, commented on her professor’s writing. “[Huber’s] style in class has always stayed away from any sort of political views. In fact, being in her class simply took my mind off of

any sort of politics and strictly enclosed me in a self-reflecting world,” continued De Palma.

“As she continued to speak, I thought to myself, ‘I honestly didn’t think that I could be any more inspired by this woman.’ She is such a well-rounded writer and person that everyone should look up to,” De Palma added.

University Named McMahon Chair of Presidential Search Committee Continued from page  the University. The search firm’s job is to find a wide pool of candidates and then sift through the first round of resumes to narrow down the pool for the search committee.

“We are looking for somebody that understands what the Jesuit mission is, but also has a background in business,” Anderson said.

Anderson stressed how necessary business experience is because running an institution is similar to running a company. She said that it’s crucial for the new president to be able to have a strong relationship with alumni and be well-equipped with fundraising experience.

Sophomore Lauren Lovarco felt that it’s important to have a pres-

ident who can connect with the students and be able to run Fairfield as effectively as von Arx. “The next president has very big shoes to fill,” she said. “Father von Arx has done so much for Fairfield. I would like to see the next president be as active in the community as he has. I love that he was able to connect with students and alumni so effortlessly.”

Anderson said that they are looking at both Jesuits and lay people, a non-ordained member of the Church. She said how, although a Jesuit president would be preferred, the pool of Jesuits is getting smaller and smaller.

Once the search committee is given the narrowed list, they will go through résumés until they narrow the pool down even further to

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find candidates that they want to meet in person and interview for the position.

Anderson said that the search for the new president is long and that a lot goes into it. She said that the process takes about eight to 12 months, but that the new president should be identified by the end of June 2017.

Anderson added that the Fairfield community can keep up with the search for the new president on the presidential search section of Fairfield’s website. The website will be updated whenever there is an announcement to make on the progress for the search for the new president. The next announcement on the website will include the search firm that the committee decides to work alongside.

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Treats May be for Kids, but Halloween is for Everyone

By Sabrina Musto Contributing Writer Halloween is commonly thought of as a children’s holiday, where little kids are able to dress up and pretend for a day to be anything that they want to be, and on top of that, they get buckets full of candy.

I think that although Halloween is seen as a day for children, you are never too old for Halloween, because it is a day that is fun for individuals of any age.

I still get excited to go shopping for a Halloween costume and I think that it is extremely fun to be able to go crazy with your outfit, make-up, hair and to really make the most of the day.

For most college kids, girls especially, Halloween gives us a day to stray away from our classic jeans and tops, and substitute it for truly whatever creative outfit we can create.

Sophomore Lauren Lovarco, when asked if she thinks college students are too old for Halloween, said, “Of course not.

Halloween is the greatest because now this weekend, I get to wear galaxy leggings and bright blue eyeshadow and be an alien, and then the next day I get to wear all black with fake fangs and be a vampire. It’s something fun and different and who would want to outgrow that?”

I think that there are still so many fun

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things to do on Halloween at this age, such as having a costume party with all your closest friends or participating in trick-or-treating in your dorm.

Last year as a freshman in Regis Hall, the fourth floor was extremely friendly, so we decided to do trick-or-treating in the North and

South wings of our floor.

It was so much fun because everyone got candy and we got to encounter floormates that we had not met yet since it was so early into the school year.

I believe that similarly to how children get excited to be something that they are not,

so do young adults.

It's fun to pretend at any age that for a night, you are someone or something else.

Also, it is a fun-spirited holiday where the focus isn’t on gifts or religion, but simply on having good-natured fun with friends.

More so, I think that celebrating Halloween is even better in a college setting because all of your friends are on campus dressing up too.

I believe that if we were at home during Halloween, it would not be as fun because if no one has a party, then there is nowhere to go to show off your costume.

Here at college, there is always a social setting where people can celebrate and get together with friends to enjoy the fun of dressing up and expressing themselves differently.

Many people pay attention to what other people wear on Halloween and it is a big social media topic.

I think that scrolling through social media and seeing the creative costumes of other people is fun and I often get inspired by what I see other people wearing for their costumes.

I definitely do not think that Halloween is something we outgrow.

Even as adults, many people still dress up, whether it be with their kids or for themselves.

I know parents that still dress up for Halloween and I consider it a day meant for everyone no matter how young or how old.

Don't Flush Out Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

By Alexandra Thimble Contributing Writer

A recent decision on campus led to the implementation of gender-neutral restrooms in several locations around Fairfield.

New and old locations of these restrooms include the Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreation Complex, 47 Mahan Road, Donnarumma Hall, Meditz Hall and Xavier Hall.

The measure represents a step taken in the right direction by Fairfield and if anything, highlights the need for even more similar steps to be taken.

Given recent nationwide discussions surrounding LGBTQ rights, specifically that of transgender bathroom rights, the implementation of these genderneutral restrooms is a saving grace to some Fairfield students.

Although going to the bathroom is a mundane, everyday activity that requires little to no thought for many students, for those who identify as transgender, gender fluid or by a non-binary identity, who they are

has become such a matter of controversy that using the bathroom is a time of internal turmoil.

As recently as Oct. 28, The Associated Press issued a press release announcing the decision of the Supreme Court to take on a case of “a Virginia school board that wants to prevent a transgender teenager from using the boys' bathroom at his high school.”

The school board’s actions are ridiculous given that Gavin Grimm, the aforementioned student, has transitioned and is still being denied access to the bathroom that matches his gender identity.

Measures like the one Fairfield is beginning to implement is paving the way forward for the inclusion of all kinds of people, no matter what gender they identify as.

Gender-neutral restrooms help resolve the struggle that non-binary people encounter; it can affect them whether they are gender fluid, transexual or are not out as either, yet are uncomfortable using the opposing gender’s facilities.

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Editorial Board "'Check-In' Under Sioux"

Jesse Erickson Editor-in-Chief Andrew DaRosa Executive Editor Ariana Puzzo Managing Editor

As college students, social media is a secondary form of respiration as we are seemingly always connected to the internet.

However, many of us were puzzled on the morning of Oct. 31 when we were met with a vast array of friends “checking-in” on Facebook at “Standing Rock Indian Reservation” in Cannon Ball, N.D., even if they were sitting in the room next to us.

The sweeping social media trend had many perplexed as to the reasoning behind the sudden increase in “check-in” traffic, but the reasoning strikes a humanitarian chord; a defense against the government’s instillation of the Dakota Access Pipeline through the sacred land of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

Despite the recent trend, the protests began in late July, after the

Standing Rock Sioux Indian Tribe fought against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the use of a $3.7 billion project to bring 470,000 barrels of oil per day to North Dakota from Illinois.

Since the tribe’s repeal, which would prevent government interference on their sacred reservation, both the authorities and the tribesmen, as well as as a plethora of humanitarians, have clashed over the use of the land. Many of these encounters have led to riots and arrests, most notably the arrest of actress Shailene Woodley on Oct. 10.

While media coverage was sparse up until this week, the recent social media trend comes at the heels of the rumor that the Morton County Sheriff’s Department was following and arresting individuals

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that would post from the location of “Standing Rock Indian Reservation.”

The sheriff’s department has since denied the claim, stating, “The Morton County Sheriff’s Department is not and does not follow Facebook check-ins for the protest camp or any location. This claim / rumor is absolutely false.”

However, people are still “checking-in” in hopes of deceiving the police so that the protestors are not singled out and arrested.

Regardless of whether the rumor is true or false, it is commendable that individuals are taking steps to raise awareness of humanitarian action for such a pressing matter.

Additionally, the fact that individuals are taking action over social media means more to us than news sources reporting on the matter. Ul-

timately, it means that there is still some intrinsic good in the general public.

While we may not be there, showing our support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe transcends us staring at a computer monitor, wondering when a compromise will be reached.

As liberal arts students, we are sheltered in our cocoon comprised of academia and extracurriculars.

Although social media is oftentimes considered a distractor, it can be used for greater humanitarian action such as what we have seen in recent weeks.

Given the situation at the Standing Rock Indian Preservation, we are given a broader perspective of worldly struggles through this use of social media, even if we are simply just “checking-in.”

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nization that works to unify the LGBTQ community and its allies on Fairfield’s campus —, I learned that Carrie Robinson, Assistant Director of the Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, was the one who initially spearheaded the issue around this time last year.

There were several single-stall bathrooms around campus that were either label-less or were gendered in addition to the already existing gendered bathrooms.

Robinson’s leadership enabled the implementation of an “all-gender” label that was put into place for these restrooms last spring, granting a wider variety of options for students.

Before the measure was put in place, only a handful of all-gender bathrooms were put into use around campus, meaning that we are certainly heading in the right direction.

Before, these bathrooms weren’t in the most convenient spots on campus, so navigating your way to them was a whole other strategy

in and of itself when trying to plan how to get to class on time.

An entire part of your day shouldn’t have to involve plotting an opportune time to go out of your way just to use the bathroom.

Therefore, the enactment of these facilities and how common they have become is beneficial because they give all students equal access to facilities that most of us take completely for granted.

At the end of the day, the significance of allgender restrooms is making Fairfield students as comfortable in their identities as possible.

Simple tasks shouldn’t feel like a hardship and shouldn’t make students feel like they have to hide part of their identity just to get through the day.

Fairfield’s continued recognition of the LGBTQ community shows just how committed they are to taking action to preserve the rights and well-being of all their students.

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the Fractured GOP

By Kelsey Sullivan Opinion Editor

During an interview with CNN, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan divulged that he cast his ballot on Nov. 1 for Donald Trump for president of the United States.

Many people are on the defense after hearing this, claiming that he voted “racist.” The 2016 Presidential Election was a long battle for Ryan. He threw his support behind Trump early on, in what seemed to be “for the good of the Republican party.”

However, as more scandals broke, he condemned many things that Trump did and said in the public eye. Although I do not support Trump, I can appreciate that Ryan stuck to not only his word, but also to the Grand Old Party.

I think that Ryan’s decision to cast his vote for Trump shows a lot of perseverance and that it is a good example of GOP leadership following through on their promises.

Another positive outcome of Ryan’s vote is that he shows that he is a man who sticks to his word. I believe that is something that should be respected in a politician, especially the speaker of the house.

In an election where party lines were blurred and people started jumping ship from both parties, I think that it’s reassuring for the Republican party to see one of their leaders acting upon his previous commitment.

The Republican party may need an autopsy after its deterioration following the backing of a candidate, who at his roots, is not authentically a Republican. However, when the time comes for the party to reflect, I think that it will be beneficial to have someone like Ryan in a position of power. As a man of his word, he wields more power within the party.

After a crazy election season with a Republican nominee who went back on many things that he said in the public eye, I think that it is a good thing to have a speaker of the house who stands by his statements.

Ryan referred to Trump as “our nominee,” further showing the connectedness that the party needs to maintain. Although there will be Republicans and Democrats alike who will further rebuke Ryan for voting for Trump, I think that it was a smart political move.

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Gender Empowerment is the Key for Marvel's Future

By Ryan O'Connor Contributing Writer Netflix’s original series “Jessica Jones” has generated a lot of buzz over its upcoming season before even hitting the screen in 2018. Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg revealed that all 13 episodes will feature female directors.

The precedent was recently set by female director Ava DuVernay, as she enlisted an entirely female roster for her show "Queen Sugar," which appears on the Oprah Winfrey Network and has Winfrey listed as one of the producers.

The “Jessica Jones” news has garnered a lot of positive feedback, as female directors are grossly underrepresented in the industry.

Being such an incredibly popular show on a huge platform like Netflix, this is a step in the right direction toward gender equality in the entertainment industry.

We have seen more shows represent the oftentimes underrepresented on television in the last few years.

Hit shows such as “Modern Family” and the Netflix original series “Orange Is the New Black” have changed the landscape by representing both women and the LGBTQ community.

These shows contain powerful messages for their viewers and for the public to consider placing women and the LGBTQ community in prominent roles.

These progressions of representation within the entertainment industry should be welcomed with open arms and should drive more shows to do the same.

Ultimately, it is because of the continued underrepresentation of women in the entertainment industry that we consider the use of female directors as “groundbreaking.”

If we are able to make this news more common, then there will be no need to call it “news” anymore.

The Directors Guild of America reported that during the 2015-2016 television season, female directors were only represented on 17 percent of all episodes, compared to 16 percent from 2014-2015.

As an avid television viewer, the gender of the director or anyone working behind the scenes does not affect my perception or opinion of the on-screen product.

If every director were to be left anonymous, I don’t think that the public would find any criticism.

“I actually never heard of the news that [“Jessica Jones”] had an all female directors list,” said Gabrielle Rizzo ‘17, an avid watcher of the Netflix show.

“If they were to not even release this news, many people, myself included, would not be able to realize that there were female directors.”

It is only because of the precedent that men are represented much more than women in the entertainment industry that this would be newsworthy, which is a problem in itself.

If there were more instances of female directors having opportunities such as this one to show their talents, then there would be no need to even release this news.

While I believe that viewers will not abandon the show, regardless of who is behind the camera, it is a tremendous step in the right direction that Netflix and Marvel are trying to address the inequality.

Our society is progressing and beginning to understand that it should not be unusual for a woman to do the work that men have done for so long.

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'Pack of Lies' Spies a Success

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Accents Take the Cake in 'Pack of Lies'

By James Della Rocca Contributing Writer

Do you ever feel like you’re being watched? That is the premise of Theater Fairfield’s latest production, Hugh Whitemore’s “Pack of Lies.” The play tells the true story of an English family, as one of the rooms in their house is used as a vantage point to spy on a suspected Soviet spy.

The Jackson family feels compelled to help their nation defend itself from espionage, but each member of the family declares different attitudes toward the British agents in their house. Bob Jackson (Sean Larson ‘18) wants the agents to do their jobs and capture the spy.

Barbara Jackson (Shannon Kelley ‘19) carries an uneasy feeling from the start, but that develops into full-fledged anxiety about lying to her friends and daughter about the true significance of the agents. Their daughter Julie (Christine Colasacco ‘18) treats it as an exciting adventure, much to her mother’s chagrin.

The Jackson family is often visited by the mysterious Agent Stewart (Brendan McNamara ‘17), but he doesn’t tell the family much in the beginning as to why he wants to use their home as his base of operations. The Jacksons have to keep the secret from their neighbors and best friends Helen (Mackenna Wysocki ‘18) and Peter Kroger

(Liam Cahill ‘18), whom Stewart believes to be somewhat involved with the spy he is trying to track. Stewart stations two agents in the house as lookouts, Thelma (Martha Hegley ‘20) and Sally (Erin Miller ‘18).

The production moved the plot along through simple dialogue between characters. Additionally, there were times when certain characters delivered monologues that better expressed the inner workings of their minds than the dialogue alone. The monologues worked the most for Peter, since he didn’t have many lines in general. However, when he did speak, he exhibited such an ingenious diction that deserved more dialogue.

Most of the cast had to use British accents to flesh out their characters. They worked with Dr. Paul Lakeland, Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Chair in Catholic Studies & Professor of Religious Studies, to develop their accents.

Although all of the accents were executed well, Hegley’s accent was the best. It was a break from the characters’ generally British accents, instead a Yorkshire, north of England, accent, as Hegley described it.

Kelley carried much of the emotional weight of the production and her acting made the audience connect emotionally with the character of Barbara. The range in her acting was exceptional, going from hysterically crying one moment to expressing anger the next. Helen had the biggest personality of any character I have ever seen.

Wysocki helped make the character incredibly personable and whenever Helen entered a scene, the audience could expect a laugh. Wysocki’s boisterous voice along with the character’s charisma combined to make a memorable performance.

Stewart was perfectly exemplified as the slimy, shady government agent. McNamara’s portrayal of the character added to the severity of the situation and because of Stewart’s actions and deceit, the audience is able to connect even further with Barbara’s turmoil over the spying.

Kelley said that opening night went really well. She described that one of the hardest parts of preparing for her role was the dialect training and “emotionally connecting with the text. When first reading the script, it’s just words on a page, but it took a lot of effort in the beginning to connect with Barbara.”

McNamara said that the play was “fun to do with this group. Each night is totally different with them. The cast and crew arrived around 90 minutes prior to the show to prepare for the performance, with each actor having their own method of preparation. The cast researched the case and history of the play, and also watched period films.”

“Pack of Lies” was an enjoyable performance that kept the audience members on the edge of their seats, anxiously awaiting the fates of the characters.

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Castilian American: Mont Blanc

By Nicholas Anthony Abroad Columnist An attempt to avoid Spain’s heat in search of a familiar autumn chill resulted in hiking alongside mountain goats in the alps, steins of Bavarian beer at the peak of Mont Blanc and afternoon strolls along the Rhone river in Geneva.

In Madrid, the climate is often compared to that of southern California — arid summers and cooler winters. Spaniards often express their contempt for the predictable weather patterns of the Iberian Peninsula through rhyme, “Nueve meses de invierno y tres meses de infierno.” The English translation is: “Nine months of winter and three months of hell.”

“Infierno” occurs throughout the summer months from mid-June until late September. In the capital city, the center of the country, there is no escape from the heat.

Daily temperatures skyrocket to a scalding 90 degrees Fahrenheit on the city streets and cool to high 70s at night. Most apartment complexes in Europe, including my own, attempt to save through energy consumption and do not provide airconditioning units for tenants.

Just three weeks after our arrival, we had enough of the sweltering days and sleepless clammy nights and could not wait for the arrival of nine months of ‘invierno’ (winter), starting from mid-to-late October.

Avoiding sporadic late summer heat spells of Madrid became our first priority on the weekends of September. Luckily, travelers can take advantage of Europe’s size.

Most trips to the northwestern and central regions of the continent consist of twohour flights and a cab ride into major cities. Traveling country to country in Europe is similar to flying state to state in the U.S. As we had already gone to the coast and to Mallorca, flocking towards the French Alps was our next best opportunity to cool off.

In the middle of September, we had researched the most renowned alps locations, which lead us to Geneva. The second largest city in Switzerland, located in the southwest at the mouth of the Rhone River, was closest to our destination, Mont Blanc. Geneva was also surprisingly one of the least expensive flights out of Madrid.

Geneva’s positioning on the Rhone and relativity to the French border allowed us to stay in the city for the weekend and take a Saturday day trip to the mountain.

We were also able to enjoy its autumn temperatures.

We enjoyed the liveliness of the downtown area while walking along the edge of the river. I had never felt as if I had visited a more cleanly city, although Geneva was the most expensive place I have ever visited. A meal for two that would cost no more than €35 in Madrid was at least €65. Aside from a few attractions such as parks, museums and historical buildings, there isn’t much to say about the city. It seems to accommodate more for business and government travelers.

The highlight of the trip was experiencing the magnificence of Mont Blanc. Despite having to take an hour and a half bus ride to the base of the mountain just over the border of France, the trip was by far one of the most fascinating adventures I have had abroad.

By cable car, about 70 to 80 passengers can take a ride halfway up the mountain to where a small restaurant lodge is located. From there, one can decide if their body is suited to make the following ascent up to the peak of Mont Blanc by a second tram.

At this point, they told us that altitude sickness occurs often on the second half of the trip up. We were too eager to let this spoil our trip, though we all ultimately experienced the effects of the height.

After rocking side-to-side and about an 85-degree vertical climb at close to 30 miles per hour, we made it to the summit (12,602 ft.). The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking as we stood above the clouds and gazed upon white snowtop mountain peaks. It was a view that everyone should see at least once in their life.

We then descended down halfway and were able to sit at the restaurant, watch the incoming and ongoing tram cars, witness professional climbers scale the cliffs surrounding us and most importantly, drink rich Bavarian beer while enjoying a warm soft dough pretzel. As you sat, small mountain goats would approach to steal your food.

Mont Blanc was by far my most valued trip and I would return in a heartbeat to witness the Alps once more. The destination is worth the cost.

A traditional day in Switzerland is paired with Brasserie Du Mont Blanc and a view.

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'Black Mirror' Explores Dark Side of Technology

By Brendan Zimmerman Assisstant Vine Editor “Black Mirror,” a show that explores the dark side of technological advancement, premiered its third season on Oct. 21. The show operates as an anthology, meaning that every episode has an individual plot that does not follow a continuous storyline. In many ways, “Black Mirror” draws inspiration from the cult classic show, “The Twilight Zone.”

Both explore the dangers that subtly develop in society and delve into these underlying themes in a thought-provoking — often uncomfortable — manner.

The third season is the longest yet with six, one-hour long episodes that each tackle a different theme. The season opener, entitled “Nosedive,” takes a look into the consuming control that social media has on people. A great example of the tone that “Black Mirror” usually takes with its themes is through the episode that examines a world where everyone’s life is structured on a likeability point system.

People carry their phones everywhere and rate each interaction they have on a one-to-five star system. However, a person’s socioeconomic standing is determined by the credit rating they receive from these daily interactions. The episode follows a woman named Lacie, who attempts to increase her social standing by practicing her charm, wit and smile until people begin to rate her higher.

While it seems like a lighthearted story, it quickly becomes dark as it examines the devastating effects that relying on social media-driven gratification can have, as Lacie’s mental health deteriorates rapidly. The episode questions the importance that people place on instant gratification from social media, as it is shown to be a hollow system that destroys individuality.

The real standout of the season comes in the form of a quaint, coastal city named San Junipero. The titular episode follows a beautiful love story between two young women during the 1980s in the fictional city. One of the girls is an outgoing, social girl

named Kelly who falls for her exact opposite in the form of a shy girl named Yorkie.

The two meet during a party that pays perfect homage to 80s genre films, with The Bangles playing and neon colors that splash the screen with a vibrant ecstasy as the heroines lock eyes. Kelly and Yorkie continue to see each other afterwards over the course of a few weeks, as they constantly run into each other at the perfect time and gradually end up spending more time together.

By the time they declare their true feelings for each other, a jarring tonal shift occurs as the story cuts to a different time, where the two characters are actually elderly women who upload their consciousness into a simulator that recreates whatever setting they desire. The network acts as a form of hospice, as patients about to die can experiment with the system and decide if they want to permanently upload their minds after they die.

What follows is a heartbreaking examination of the human desire for love, youth and longevity as both characters reach the end of their lives and commit to each other for eternity in the form of virtual Heaven. The episode closes with the two eventually finding each other as their younger selves again and they drive off from the beach into the sunset while the on-the-nose track, “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” plays. An unusually optimistic episode, “San Junipero” is actually one of the first stories so far to view technological developments in a positive light with the positive possibilities of innovation being the focal point.

For newcomers to the show, season three of “Black Mirror” offers an insightful, modern day version of “The Twilight Zone,” as it raises questions regarding the consequences of technological development. Fans will continue to appreciate the detail and complexity that drives the show’s stories, and they may even be shocked by the sudden optimism that drives “San Junipero.” By the time viewers have shut their laptops, they may see technology that has become all too commonplace in a different light.

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Wine and Dine with The Vine: Centro

By Cara Lee Contributing Writer

tables are neatly covered in brown paper with a small cup of crayons — perfect for a small child’s entertainment or a college student’s relaxing time after a long week of work.

The outdoor seating area is perfect for the warmer months and for those looking for a quieter atmosphere. It looks out over the Fairfield town green gazebo and when the air turns chilly, contained fires are set up around the patio — keeping the guests pleasantly warm while they enjoy their mouth-watering dishes and contemplate if they have room for another savory course.

Forgetting about the atmosphere entirely — a difficult feat — the food itself is an artwork of its own. Centro is known for their fresh pasta dishes and in particular, their

Capturing the feel of an Italian café with its bright paint, black and white tiled flooring, lush green plants and light emerging from chandeliers and candles — Centro possesses an atmosphere unmatched by any other Fairfield restaurant. The ambience begins even before entering the main dining area. Upon entering Centro, your first experience is the take-out counter accompanied by the delectable scent of melting cheese and gently rising bread wafting from the ovens where their pizza is created.

Known for their fresh pasta and sauces, Centro customers attend the aforementioned small counter to collect ingredients to take home and cook for their families or friends in their apartment or Townhouse kitchens. A casual first glance into the restaurant only reveals the counter area, yet that alone is temptation enough to enter. Its shelves are lined with tantalizing brick-oven baked bread and their selection of homemade pastas are easily identifiable by the mouth-watering descriptions of the different pastas, sauces and daily special combinations written above in brightly colored chalk.

Other than this counter, only the two small tables that serve as the waiting area are visible in this room and they easily spiral an onlooker into a daydream of a lazy Sunday brunch on a quiet Florentine street, watching as pedestrian traffic passes several feet away.

Beyond appearance, Centro is a perfect restaurant for any occasion. Its indoor seating area is the perfect area for a fun family dinner or to hang out with friends. The The interior of Centro, a restaurant in downtown Fairfield that serves Italian food.

ravioli. All of the versions of this delicate dish are mouthwatering with an Artisan cheese base. Then, depending on the evening’s specials and your subsequent selection, the ravioli can be served in succulent pomodoro sauce with cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil and the virgin olive oil that, away from their ravioli, turns their warm bread into a masterpiece of delectable flavor. If you are looking for a more carnivorous dish, the ravioli can also be served in a ragu of sweet Italian sausage or with prosciutto. Alternatively, you can also enjoy their Chicken Parmigiana.

The tender piece of chicken is served with a small dish of pasta pomodoro, but the chicken stars in the popular dish.

Soft and juicy, the tomato sauce and melted cheese mix with the chicken to create an infusion of delightful tastes that turn a traditional meal into something unmatched that draws stares from surrounding tables as it is presented to the fortunate customer.

Centro also serves a wide variety of Americanized and traditional Italian meals and antipastos.

Their Roma Bean piccolo piatto is a huge hit with their customers and is a combination of pancetta, garlic, their delightful virgin olive oil, rich and faintly peppery arugula and topped off with a hint of lemon.

Another popularly requested dish is their Rigatoni alla Vodka, served with traditional Italian pancetta and the sauce alone tastes as though it is melting in your mouth. When the sauce is poured over their fresh pasta … beautiful. All in all, if you have not been to Centro in the 27 years since it initially opened — go.

It will be a meal never to be regretted and if your only chance to sample the delicious food is on a Friday or Saturday, the wait is more than Cara Lee/The Mirror worth it.

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by Nicole Funaro

airfield Election Fashions

Election Day is less than a week away and there is no better way to exercise your Democratic privileges than by heading to the voting booths to cast your vote for the 45th president of the United States. Whether you’re ready for the glass ceiling to be shattered, hoping to make America great again or are just a proud American, get in the spirit of election season with these patriotic pieces that support your candidate of choice or simply boast your pride for the U.S.A.

For Clinton Supporters The Joseph Altuzarra T-shirt – Part of the “Made for History” collection that features t-shirt designs from top designers like Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch and Prabal Gurung, each shirt in the collection is accompanied by the designer’s personal reasons for supporting Hillary Clinton. Altuzarra’s tshirt is accompanied by a personal description by the designer, explaining that he designed the shirt based on Clinton’s campaign logo — an H with an arrow — because “it represents her straightforwardness and her unwavering vision for the country.” Available for $45, the t-shirt is union printed and made in the United States.

For Trump Supporters The Make America Great Again cap – The now-iconic ball cap featuring Donald Trump’s campaign slogan is available in a patriotic palette, done in a royal blue fabric with red and white embroidery. A velcro closure at the back ensures a proper fit and the 100 percent cotton fabric is breathable and all-natural. Also made in the United States, the hat is red, white and blue all over and only costs $25.

For the Proud American If you’re voting for a third-party candidate or are just a proud citizen, you can still show off your patriotic pride with some red, white and blue themed accessories. An American flag-themed scarf will not only keep you warm, but it will also keep your enthusiasm for the States at the fore of your Election Day attire. If you’re willing to make more of an investment in your American apparel, try out the Polo Ralph Lauren red, white and blue boat shoes. Designed specifically for Team U.S.A.’s uniforms for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, these $175 boat shoes will show off your home pride while keeping you in style.

Whether you support Clinton, Trump or a third party candidate, be sure you show off your support for the United States this Election Day — not only in your fashion, but most importantly by casting your vote.

From EDM to Country: Fall Shows Around Town

By Andrew DaRosa Executive Editor As the celebration wave of Halloween comes to a close, many college students look forward to the end of the fall semester and in the interim, Thanksgiving break. As college students, we jump at the notion of going out and oftentimes, discredit that there are other things to do outside of studying and partying. In the realm of live music entertainment, there are a plethora of options for us, especially considering our positioning between the hubs of New York and New Haven. Below, I compiled a list of affordable, yet enthralling shows that will surely capture your attention and give you a night’s reprieve from the townhouses.

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Cooking with Colleen: M&M Oat Bars

By Colleen O'Connor Vine Editor

Inkwell Spotlight 'Poetry of the Sea'

By Bronwyn Kelly Contributing Writer at The Inkwell The man fell in love with the sea and kept her heart as his key.

For she tossed him and tried to drown him many a time without any real reason or rhyme.

He broke her waves that kept him at bay, but she would start again every new day.

For she loved him too, that monstrous sea filled with hatred for what she believed herself to be.

Together, they combined as one being finally able to feel the warmth of the sun.

Yet in old age his sea legs were forced on land, and his sea could feel him slip away through the sand.

Many new sailors tried to win her favor but she will never again love another.

Every year after Halloween, I am always left with an obscene amount of leftover candy. Usually, I give whatever extra candy I have, in addition to the candy I can’t eat, to my siblings. However, after the Great Sugar Coma of 2015, that tradition was firmly put to an end.

This recipe, from a website dedicated to food and creative recipes called Taste of Home, combines the tastiness of a dessert with the creative usage of leftover M&Ms and caramels. Although it doesn’t utilize all of the candy you got from trick-or-treating, it makes a dent and also saves you from the infamous candy stomachache many get after eating obscene amounts of candy.

M&M Oat Bars Serves 72 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 package caramels 3 tablespoons water 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup plain M&Ms 1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and the brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

2. Beat in the egg and the vanilla.

3. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well.

4. Stir in oats.

5. Press into a greased 15 in. x 10 in. x 1 in. baking pan.

6. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

7. In a microwave, melt the caramels with water; stir until smooth and spread over the crust.

8. Sprinkle the melted caramels with the chocolate chips, nuts and M&Ms. Gently press into the caramel mixture. Melt candy coating; drizzle over the top. Let stand for 5 minutes or until set.

9. Cut into bars and serve.

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Heard It Through The GrapeVINE

By Alicia Phaneuf Contributing Writer This week’s “Heard It Through The GrapeVINE” spotlight is Katie Davin ‘17. Born in Connecticut and raised in New Jersey, she is a Loyola Hall resident assistant and brings excitement and enthusiasm to Fairfield’s campus. In addition to her position as an RA, Davin is also an event manager on campus, a musician in Pep Band, a peer mediator and the secretary for the Math Honor Society. While balancing her numerous activities, Davin works hard to ensure success in both her math major and her education and management double minor.

Growing up, Davin’s mom played and listened to country music, which only lead Davin to loathe the genre. However, when a family friend introduced Davin to “newer” country music, she fell in love with country hats and old guitars. Davin has attended concerts by famous country artists such as Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum and Garth Brooks. Although Davin claims that she cannot listen to country music while doing homework, she does love jamming to this music while driving in her white Toyota Camry. Here are some of Davin’s favorite country songs.

"We Owned the Night” by Lady Antebellum This is a song that my sisters and I love to jam out to in the car.

“My Church” by Maren Morris I love this song because it is extremely catchy and explains my love of country music perfectly.

“Setting the World on Fire” by Kenny Chesney, feat.

P!nk This is an awesome collaboration between the two musicians and it always gets stuck in my head.

“H.O.L.Y.” by Florida Georgia Line My best friend and I obsess over this song because it is just amazing.

“Falling For You” by Lady Antebellum This song is from the movie “The Best of Me,” which is based on the book by my favorite author, Nicholas Sparks, and is coincidentally sung by my favorite band, Lady Antebellum.

“Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw This is my absolute favorite song because it is something I strive for everyday.

Contributed Photo Senior Katie Davin recounts her favorite songs, including country hits by Lady Antebellum.

Do you want to be featured in the GrapeVINE? Please email a list of 5-7 of your favorite songs and also a picture of yourself that we can use for the column to vine@fairfieldmirror.com.

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Coffee Break Editor: Gabriella Minos

Feature: Brendan Hunt

Horoscope: Which Grey’s Anatomy Character Are You? ARIES

TAURUS

(March 21 – April 19) Like Alex Karev, you have a tendency to be quick-tempered and competitive, but that only adds to your drive. You are strong-willed and go after what you want.

Most of all, you give everything you have so that your relationships thrive.

(April 20 – May 20) You are Miranda Bailey. You are the most strong willed, honest and reliable individual — sometimes even a little overly emotional. You are hardworking and patient at work, and at home, you are committed and loving.

CANCER

(July 23 – Aug. 22)

(June 21 – July 22) As a Cancer, you experience emotions to the extreme, but like Callie Torres, that means that you are exuberantly loving and generous. You love your family above all else and will take precautions when it comes to your heart.

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GEMINI

(May 21 – June 20) Being indecisive is your trademark as a Gemini. Although, like Arizona Robbins, you are also versatile, smart and sociable.

You are the type of person that everyone loves to talk to, especially when they’re feeling down.

LEO

VIRGO

You are an extremely hard worker, maybe even a little bit of a show off, but like Jackson Avery, you have good reason to be. As a Leo, you are confident, optimistic and the best kind of friend.

(Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) You are Meredith Grey, the most dependable and unselfish sign. At work you are organized, meticulous and work great with others. You take charge of your relationships and spare no expense to make those important to you happy.

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Major/Minors: Management/Politics and Humanitarian Action Fun fact: I work downtown at Sound Runner.

Where are you from: Milton, Mass.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) As a Libra, you have strict values. Your strive for balance and peace in your life, which allows you to be diplomatic in stressful situations. Just like the charming Owen Hunt, you are loyal and romantic.

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

(Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) You are the lovely and bold Christina Yang. You are set in your personal beliefs and have no problem saying how you feel in nearly any situation. You put your entire being into your work and your relationships.

(Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Just like Derek Shepherd, you are the most loving and straightforward of the signs. Even as an adult, you have a funloving child-like side. You are extremely ambitious, but work hard to balance work and play.

Favorite place to hang out: Las Vetas Lounge or the park next to the Pequot Yacht Club in Southport.

Best burger shop: The Pulled Pork Cheeseburger at the Fairfield Local is unreal.

Einstein’s order: Chocolate chip bagel with butter and a large iced coffee with caramel.

Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving; all the food you can eat and you don’t have to buy anyone presents.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Practical, responsible and hard-working; you are Richard Webber. You are able to provide everyone around you with a sense of stability and love and receive immense respect in return.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) People may think that you are impractical, even rebellious, but we know that just like Jo Wilson, you are able to connect with people in the most unconventional ways.

You are intelligent and self-sufficient, and you are hard to forget.

PISCES

(Feb. 19 – Mar. 20) As a Pisces, you are April Kepner. You are patient, spiritual and an overall happy person. Your tendency to believe in everyone may lead you to trust the wrong people.

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Weekly Pick-Me-Ups

Fairfield students helping to make the best of Hump Day

Best food Barone serves: I’ll always use a swipe for mac and cheese and chicken nugget day.

Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption Pet peeves: When you’re driving and let someone cross the street and they don’t wave. It drives me nuts.

What is your favorite role that you have on campus?

Definitely being a New Student Leader. I’ve been able to make some awesome friendships and be really proactive around campus with this role.

What is your favorite event to attend/help coordinate?

One of my favorite events on campus is Midnight Breakfast.

What is the funniest memory that you have or story that you have heard at Fairfield?

[I have] too many memories to pick a singular one. Chances are that the funniest one includes my roommates or my friend group either at Athena Diner, the McDonald’s drive-thru or hanging out at someone’s house.

What is one thing that you are most proud of accomplishing?

Why?

When I was a senior in high school, I was able to plan and organize a 5K road race that raised over $10,000 to go toward my school’s sports, clubs and activities.

Talk a little about your role in the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is an awesome organization that focuses on finding a cure for childhood cancers by creating awareness, raising money and working with leading pediatric oncologists to determine the best, most accurate treatments for patients. For the past two years, I’ve participated in the annual head shaving event.

Last year, I became the Lead Organizer and we were able to raise $4,300. This year, my roommate [Giuseppe Chiara ‘18] and I created the St. Baldrick’s of Fairfield club on campus. We’re excited to bring awareness to the Fairfield campus and are looking forward to raising as much money as possible to send to the Foundation.

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Why?

To win the lottery, to travel the world and for the genie to have a wish because I feel like no one ever thinks of the genie. What if he doesn’t want to be in a bottle anymore?

Sophomore Oumy Richmond

Freshman Isaac Bode

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Who is your favorite superhero?

Batman, for sure.

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In Case You

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This Week in Sports: November's Stags to Watch

Missed It: Wednesday, October 26th -Manhattan defeats Women's Soccer, 1-0 -Men's Soccer ties Manhattan, 0-0

Friday, October 28th -Field Hockey defeats William & Mary,

3-2 Saturday, October 29th -Field Hockey defeats LIU Brooklyn, 10-0 -Volleyball defeats Rider, 3-0 -Canisius defeats Men's Soccer, 1-0

Sunday, October 30th

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On Nov. 1, Emma Clarke ‘19 and Caitlin Bennett ‘17 took home MAAC weekly honors for their performances in the 3-2 victory over William & Mary and the 10-0 trouncing of LIU Brooklyn. Clarke garnered MAAC Player of the Week after notching two goals, one of which was the game winner, in the win over William & Mary. Against LIU Brooklyn, she tallied three goals to propel the Stags. Bennett was excellent in goal as she earned MAAC Defensive Player of the Week for her 11-save effort against William & Mary and her three-save outing against LIU Brooklyn. Clarke and Bennett look to continue their phenomenal play when they take on Bryant this Friday in the first round of the MAAC Tournament in West Long Branch, N.J.

-Volleyball defeats St. Peter's, 3-0

UpcomingThis Week: Wednesday, November 2nd -Men's Soccer vs. Qunnipiac, 7 p.m.

Friday, November 4th -Field Hockey at Bryant, 11 a.m.

-Men's Basketball vs. Bridgeport, 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 5th -Men's Soccer at MAAC Championship, TBD -Volleyball at Canisius, 1 p.m.

Sunday, November 6th -Field Hockey at MAAC Championship, TBD -Volleyball at Niagara, 1 p.m.

Information Compiled by Alfredo Torres & Daniel Montgomery

In this week's issue...

- Q&A with Senior Captain Anna Borea (Page 14)

- Stags Clinch Regular Season MAAC Championship (Page 15) - Senior Sam Daly Leads the Running Stags (Page 15)

- Stags Take Care of LIU Brooklyn on Senior Day (Page 16)

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Q & A: With Senior Captain Anna Borea

By Alfredo Torres Sports Editor

Q: So this is it, senior year is here unfortunately and your time as a Stag is coming to an end. What can you say about your four years here at Fairfield?

A: “They were an amazing experience.

They brought me both many accomplishments and challenges from which I’ve learned from and will take with me for the rest of my life.”

Q: Now tell me your most memorable moment here at Fairfield?

A: “It has to be the England trip — that was my freshman year that was crazy, crazy awesome. It was amazing that we could even go there to begin with and then being able to play and beat the professional teams in England and then going on to make memories with my teammates.”

Q: This year was a tough one for you guys as a whole. As a senior captain, what do you do to motivate your team to contin-

ue to fight all season long?

A: “It was challenging but the motivation is to play for each other — that was what I always told the girls. We play for each other and we play for pride, so we go out there and do our best every single time.”

Q: Overall, just three wins on the season. What positives did you see from your team?

A: “When we tied Monmouth and when we beat Rider — the top two teams in the conference — that was when I knew that we really always tried to put our best foot forward. Things just didn’t work out the way we could sometimes, but in those cases, it did, and it was very rewarding.”

Q: Six seniors will be graduating this year. What can you say about this group of girls who were with you since day one?

A: "They’re amazing, they’re like my sisters. I couldn't imagine life without them. I

Weekly 4x5 Because we have witty things to say ...

Q: Now as you leave, you guys leave many underclassmen to take over. What are your expectations for this team in the upcoming year?

A: "As always, I want them to win the MAAC; that would be nice. I just want them to continue to play for each other and to continue to love the game that they chose to play in college.”

Your 2016-2017 4x5 Columnists:

Jesse Erickson, Alfredo Torres, Daniel Montgomery and Andrew DaRosa

Final Vote: Clinton or Trump?

You think field hockey will repeat as MAAC Champions this weekend?

What was the best costume from this Halloweekend?

What are your expectations for Men's Soccer?

Who are these people? Where am

Am I going to get punched if I say Trump?

Also: Do I mind getting punched right now? Will it get me out of putting out an issue next week?

They are unstoppable and I don't see an end in sight.

LOL! I didn't even have to change my answer this week because Fairfield's women's athletics teams are unstoppable. Weird ... I can support Trump and women ...

Living on the beach #livingwithmybishes, I did not get to see Doodle-Bob. However, there were some pretty scary costumes that set women back up about 30 years, so those were the worst.

I remember I used to yell at Patrick Kiernan '16 when he stopped following sports after becoming EIC. Update: I am a hypocrite and I also no longer follow sports, but I wish them all the best.

If so, let's roll with the punches.

Daniel Montgomery Assistant Sports Editor

Q: Senior Day just passed — what can you say about that experience and how it felt not only being Senior Day, but also getting that win?

A: “It was a sad experience because I’ve been through many Senior Days not thinking anything of it and then having to go through my own it was kind of like, ‘Oh my God!’ Like after this, it’s over, this is my last time ever playing on Lessing.”

Anthony Davis or Russell Westbrook?

Jesse Erickson I? What have you done with my Editor-in-Chief family?

(Italian EIC)

Alfredo Torres Sports Editor

mean, I live with four of them right now and I’ve lived with the other one — I’ll stay with them for the rest of my life.”

Anthony Davis is just such a big body, I don't know anybody that can guard him. Right now Russ is just a man possesed showing the league why he dooesn't need KD.

Clinton! Only if his name is Bill!

Hell yeah! This team has the potential to go all the way and repeat as MAAC Champs. I know my neighbors are going to make some noise this weekened at Monmouth.

Doodle-Bob!

We've got a shot, we just have to seize the opportunity before it slips away.

I love the Brow, but Russ is a PROBLEM!

Harambe is the only one who has my vote.

2015 wasn't no fluke!

Gotta agree with Doodle-Bob — that was extremely creative.

Big win vs. Quinnipiac will get the ball rolling!

I had to ask Alfredo what sport

I miss Uncle Bernie but alas, I voted Clinton as I want Bill to be the First Man. Wait ... First Gentleman? Mr. Prez?

Go Lady Stags! Keep the eye on the prize and the MAAC Championship is in the bag.

My mom thought my Beefsquatch constume from Bob's Burgers was pretty funny ...

Stay Golden, Ponyboy.

Andrew DaRosa we were talking about as I've been Executive Editor so distaught over how much the

Bruins have been struggling to get on top of the Atlantic Division.

Actually though, Doodle-Bob takes the cake.

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Stags Clinch Regular Season MAAC Championship Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Junior Skyler Day finished Sunday's game against the Saint Peter's Peacocks with five kills. Day was a huge contriubutor to the Stags 16th consecutive wins dating back to Sept. 14.

By Daniel Montgomery Assistant Sports Editor It is conventional wisdom that all good things must come to an end. However, in this case, the end seems nowhere in sight. It was just another day at the office for the Stags on Oct. 30 as they dominated the winless Saint Peter’s Peacocks in straight sets en route to capturing their 16th Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship in program history. The 25-9, 25-13 and 25-11 thumping gave Fairfield their 16th straight win, putting them at 22-5 overall and 15-0 in conference play.

As was the case at their first meeting in Jersey City, N.J. on Sept. 17, the Stags took control from the outset and never allowed the Peacocks to come close in any of the three sets. It was a balanced offensive attack and relentless defensive effort that enabled Fairfield to command their side of the court, much to the pleasure of head coach Todd Kress.

“We took care of our side today. We did not want to focus too much on what was going on, on their side,” Kress said. “We

wanted to be better defensively and work on our transition resets today and we really did those things out there.”

The first set saw the Stags tally 14 kills with only three errors on a solid 39.3 percent conversion rate on the attack. Fairfield limited Saint Peter’s to four kills while they accumulated nine errors on the offensive. The size of the Stags front line either blocked or altered many of the Peacocks’ kill opportunities. As she has done all season, Megan O’Sullivan ‘17 led the charge at the net with her outstanding presence up front as she totaled seven blocks.

“We all came in knowing a conference championship was on the line, so we just wanted to go and make it happen,” O’Sullivan said. “Everybody stepped it up and played their best at a fast speed today.”

“Fast” was the theme of the day as the second set provided another sample of what the Stags can do when they begin the match with a hot start. Again they posted 14 kills to only three errors while compiling a 40.7 hitting percentage. The momentum from the second set carried over into the third frame as

Fairfield played their most efficient offensive set of the match, sending home 11 kills with only one error to give them an astounding 52.6 hitting percentage.

The Stags had four different players notch five or more kills during the game as they finished the afternoon with 39 putaways. Junior Megan Theiller led the bunch with 11 kills while O’Sullivan, Sonja Radulovic ‘20 and Skyler Day ‘18 chipped in eight, seven and five kills, respectively.

Fairfield looks to remain undefeated in the conference and pad the winning streak when they head up to Buffalo this weekend to take on conference foes Canisius and Niagara. For O’Sullivan, the weathered senior knows that the team cannot look past anyone in the quest to repeat as MAAC Championships come middle of November.

“Everyone knows the streak is good, the coaches tell us that,” O’Sullivan said. “But we think of every game as an opportunity to get better.”

If the Stags can get any better than how they are playing right now, the whole nation should be worried about this juggernaut.

Senior Sam Daly Leads the Running Stags

By Daniel Montgomery Assistant Sports Editor There is something special about donning the red and white getup and lacing up the running spikes for the Stags cross country program. For Sam Daly ‘17, his past four years at Fairfield were nothing short of fantastic. Daly was a key cog on the course for the Stags since his freshman year and posted his best finish yet at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships on Oct. 29 at Disney World when he came in 10th place out of 137 runners.

Daly was the first Stag in 20 years to break the top 10 when he crossed the line with a time of 25:19:13. The three-time MAAC Runner of the Week propelled Fairfield to a ninth place finish in the Sunshine State behind his remarkable performance.

“I was blown away with my performance,” said Daly. “I did not expect a top 20 finish, let alone a top 10 finish. With a mile to go, my coach yelled at me to say I was in 12th place so

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I turned it on and ended up in 10th, so it was really satisfying and really exciting.”

Despite the numerous injuries that put a damper on what was expected to be a collectively impressive showing from the Stags, the group gave 150 percent during the weekend. As one of only two seniors on the team, Daly led a squad with nine underclassmen on the roster. Regardless, the group made his last MAAC Championships experience one that he will never forget.

“This is the most fun group of guys I have been a part of as a team,” said Daly. “There are all sorts of different characters on our team and I think we mesh really well so I would not have wanted to go with another group of guys.”

Championship season for the Stags is not over just yet as the group has two more races on the slate this month. On Nov. 11,

they will travel to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Northeast Region Championship.

Fairfield will then return to Van Cortlandt Park on Nov. 19 to take part in their final run of the season in the Intercollegiate Association of Ameteur Athletes of America Championship.

For Daly and the team, they are hungry for two more chances to compete in such renowned events.

“We are going to go out there and compete like we always do,” said Daly. “We will throw our hat in the ring and see what happens.”

If the Stags manage to get healthy down the stretch, anything is possible with the way that Daly is running at this time of the year. We may not have even seen the best from the senior just yet.

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Stags Take Care of LIU Brooklyn 10-0 on Senior Day

Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Seniors (from left to right) Maclaine Matties, Julie de Pauew, Ann Burgoyne and Caitlin Bennett posed alongside their families as part of the pregame ceremony this past Saturday against LIU Brooklyn.

By Alfredo Torres Sports Editor On a day when this year’s senior class played its final home game of their careers, the Stags took care of business one final time with a dominating performance over LIU Brooklyn, picking up a 10-0 victory on Oct. 29.

If you didn’t know it was Senior Day, all you had to do was look at the statsheet as it was highlighted by the seniors’ performances. All four members of the senior class had a major contribution to Saturday’s victory.

Senior Julie de Paeuw finished the game with a goal, while assisting on three goals.

Seniors Maclaine Matties and Ann Burgoyne both added a goal on the game as Burgoyne also finished with two assists. Last but not least, Caitlin Bennett ‘17 finished the game with a total of three saves en route of a shutout, as the Black Birds failed to convert for a goal.

“They’re a great group, they lead by example. They’re an emotional, hard working, tight-knit group. They’ve made our team a real family,” said head coach Jackie Kane about this year’s senior class. She added, “They all scored and Bennett had a shutout, so it’s a perfect day for them. They’re a perfect class.”

The Stags started the game scoring two goals in the first three minutes of the game.

The first came from the stick of Sam Giordano ‘19 as she received a pass from Jamie Appelberg ‘18. The play allowed Giordano to score her first career goal as a Stag.

“It’s Sammy’s first career goal; it was also her first career start,” said Kane of Giorda-

no’s play. “She’s just been playing well here at the end of the year; it’s giving her some confidence and she totally stepped up.”

One play after assisting on a goal, Appelberg scored a goal of her own after converting a cross from graduate student, Hannah Pike.

Just like that, the Stags had an early lead, up by two, with plenty of hockey left to play.

The Blackbirds, a first-year program composed of all freshmen, definitely had a tough obstacle to overcome as the Stags offense would not let up for the rest of the game.

Sophomore Emma Clark would get her name on the board by scoring two consecutive goals, both coming off assists from de Paeuw, giving the Stags a 4-0 advantage early in the first half. Pike would then add another with less than 15 minutes left on the half as the Stags led at the half, 5-0.

Fairfield’s scoring did not stop as they carried the momentum from the first half, adding five more goals in the second half of the game.

Just four minutes into the start of second half play, Matties knocked down a shot off a penalty corner.

Burgoyne joined the party as she converted on a goal after receiving a pass from Jaclyn Gallagher ‘18.

Just a minute after Burgoyne’s goal, de Paeuw joined the club as she was the last of the seniors to score, knocking in a goal and pushing the Stags advantage up to eight.

After knocking down two goals earlier in the game, Clark struck again to finish the hat trick, knocking in her third goal of the game.

“It’s exciting to contribute that much to

our team’s win especially as an underclassmen; it’s a good feeling,” said Clark of her contributions.

The Stags final goal would come off the stick of Maddi Haberl ‘19 as she knocked in a pass from Burgoyne to give the Stags the 10-0 lead.

Following the victory against the Blackbirds, the Stags have won two in a row and four of their last five games.

When asked about the team’s feeling after the win, de Paeuw said, “We feel really confident, so ready to play.”

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships start on Friday and the Stags look to defend their crown as they await their opponent for the semifinals, hoping to get to that championship game on Sunday.

“We have to be focused this week in practice and we need to gain confidence from our games this week,” said Kane. “We need to make some adjustments to the MAAC style of play, but not forget the type of hockey that we play. To play every minute really, really hard that we can win. It’d be nice to repeat; I think this group can.”

Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Graduate student Hannah Pike (top) finished Saturday's game with a goal. Senior Ann Burgoyne (left) knocked in a goal while assisting on two goals. Senior Julie de Paeuw (right) added a goal and three assists.