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New technology calls into question Code Blue Phones

By Catherine Veschi News Editor At different locations on campus, students come into contact with what looks like a blue tower that reads “emergency” down the side.

These blue phones are omnipresent, but how often are these safety devices really used?

According to Assistant Director of the Department of Public Safety John Ritchie, these blue phones are referred to by DPS as the Code Blue Phones. There are 17 blue phones located on campus, as well as on every floor of each of the residence halls.

For Ritchie, based on the statistics DPS has collected over the years, the number of students who have actually used these blue phones for a legitimate purpose is surprisingly low, given that their purpose is to aid students in a time of emergency.

Director of DPS Todd Pelazza agreed, saying that “they’re not widely used; they hardly ever get used.”

“Looking at our records, [there are] 466 uses of all time, but this dates back to 1999. This does not actually encompass all the times that they were used, because sometimes the phones are activated, we respond and investigate to find out that there was nothing,” Ritchie said. He clarified that 466 refers to the number of times the phones were activated for no legitimate emergency reason, since actual emergencies are labeled under a different category in DPS’s database system.

In most cases, Ritchie noted, “someone maliciously hit the button.”

He added, “Since Jan. 1, 2014, there have

been 55 activations of the system that we have tracked, and they’re all no contact, unfounded, gone on arrival,” meaning that DPS arrived at the scene, only to find that there was no actual emergency situation at hand.

According to Ritchie, the last time that the emergency phone system was utilized for a legitimate reason was this past summer, when camps were being held on campus, but he noted that he does not know whether or not the system has been used for an emergency since the start of the school year.

While many students aren’t utilizing these safety devices around campus for emergencies, Ritchie said that “athletics has been known to use them when an athlete gets injured on a field.”

Sophomore Emily Jones feels that one of the reasons why these blue phones are hardly used on campus is because there is little need to.

For her, Fairfield is a safe campus, and she rarely sees students threatened to the point where they actually need to call for security.

Senior Tim Dessureau also feels that the blue light system isn’t used often on campus, but doesn’t feel that the University shouldn’t do away with the system because of this.

“In my almost four years of being here, I don’t think I’ve ever seen an incident when it was used, because people usually use their cell phones over the blue light, but it’s probably a good idea to have them just in case,” Dessureau said.

Pelazza acknowledged that just for that reason, blue lights are there because “if it is a true emergency, you might not have time to take your phone out.” For Ritchie, a benefit that

Students reveal complications with study abroad process

By Zachary Durso Contributing Writer Fairfield’s Office of Study Abroad attempts to push students beyond their comfort zones to experience new cultures and embrace educational opportunities in foreign countries. While it sounds like a smooth and easy transition, many students report several hardships involved in both the prestudy abroad process, as well as when they are abroad.

Issues regarding pre-study abroad seemed to primarily focus on complications with registering for classes.

Students reported it is very difficult to schedule your classes, especially given that certain courses in other countries will not meet your core requirements for Fairfield. That is why the planning stage, for some, begins as early as their freshman year.

Freshman Gabriella Prignano shared that she is “excited to study abroad.” However, she stated, “I’m not

quite sure which classes I will be taking when I go. It is a little daunting since I am undeclared, but I think that the core classes will help me a lot.”

Senior Bobbi Shortell, who studied in Brisbane, Australia, remarked on the planning stage for studying abroad: “I would take time to make sure that you study someplace that is right for your major and interests. You don’t want to be stuck taking a class you don’t like your senior year because you are making up for the class you didn’t think ahead for. To add to that, other countries are more suiting for your major than others.”

Shortell addresses the fact that certain study abroad locations will offer more courses for your intended major than others.

Sophomore Justine Ferrara is currently dealing with scheduling issues this year. “I have already done a lot of my core courses, so it is stressful to be READ

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Catherine Veschi/The Mirror Emergency phone systems are located 17 places on campus for students to utilize.

the blue phones have as opposed to cell phones is “we’ll know where you’re at, because it does display on our board where you’re calling from.

Especially if you don’t know where you’re at, hit the stinking button, we’re going to show up.”

However, Pelazza recognizes that this form of security is an outdated technology, since cell phones are more mobile. “Emergency phones require you to stay static, and if you’re a little bit worried about a suspicious person, and you want to move away from that person, you’re less apt to want to stand by the phone to make the call.”

Jones agreed that most students would be more inclined to use their cell phone to call DPS in the event of an emergency than one of the blue phones. She attributed this to the fact that

almost all students have DPS’s phone number, so it’s easy for them to make the call quickly.

Additionally, Ritchie noted a few downfalls of the blue phones themselves, including the cost it takes to maintain them, as well as the time needed for a DPS officer to check and make sure all the phones are working, as inclement weather can hinder the phones’ ability to function.

According to Ritchie, due to the rise of modern technology and the expense of maintaining emergency phone systems, many universities have opted to do away with their school’s version of the blue phone, since more students seem to be utilizing their cell phones in emergency situations. Despite this, Ritchie says READ

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Bannow receives unexpected visitor

By Catherine Veschi News Editor During the afternoon of Oct. 30, a male deer, also known as a buck, reportedly entered the Bannow Science Center through an unopened window on the ground floor, according to Assistant Director of the Department of Public Safety John Ritchie.

The DPS officers who responded to the situation reported that the deer sustained injuries while crashing through the window. The officers then tracked the deer to Bannow room GR-27 and turned the incident over to Animal Control.

As a result of the injuries the deer suffered from contact with the sharp glass fragments during the collision, “the deer was dispatched in adherence with state and town policies and procedures,” Ritchie said.

Sophomore Aleksei Korobow was “really surprised and shocked” when he heard about the incident with the deer.

“As I’m walking back to Claver, I saw the deer stuck in thorn bushes with a bunch of officers around it and I couldn’t help but see what they were going to do,” Korobow said.

Korobow added that he felt that DPS and Animal Control handled the situation properly and made the Screenshot taken from Studio Abroad right decision in ending the deer’s life “because it was already injured pretty badly beforehand and it seemed like the requirements needed to study abroad. it was in a lot of pain.”

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planning a semester [abroad] with all upper level major courses.”

Senior Christopher Dunleavy, who studied abroad in Galway, Ireland, cautions, “Be mindful of your academics. Make sure you will still be on par [to graduate] if you go abroad, and double check everything everyone tells you.

The Office of Study Abroad deals with so many students that they’re bound to make mistakes.”

Additionally, a more major-specific problem seems to hinder nursing students, whose necessary clinical rotations limit them to only select study abroad locations during the school year.

Senior Lindsay Klemm explained some of these challenges. She noted as well that nursing students can only study abroad for the semester in Galway, Ireland or Brisbane, Australia.

“From a nursing standpoint, we did have to take a summer course when we returned from studying abroad. The course was medical surgical nursing.

This semester we had to take an extra clinical rotation and I admit the coursework is a lot,” said Klemm. The issues regarding course structure seem to be paramount in the eyes of students preparing to study abroad, as well as those who have already experienced the process. The complications of study abroad

seem to continue in various ways, however, when students finally embark on their journeys.

From pickpocketing, to language barriers, to financial burden, students reported many issues during their experience. “Be prepared to spend more than what you budgeted for. Also, don’t trust anyone. I got my camera swiped in Rome and lost over 1,000 pictures,” Dunleavy noted.

Senior Maeve Conley also experienced a few issues on her study abroad trip in Aix-en-Provence, France. “Logistically I should have gotten an international credit/debit card. That was kind of a struggle. I went to France and my French wasn’t that strong. I was with a host mother, who only spoke French, so the first week or so was a hard adjustment.

Regardless of their complications, both Dunleavy and Conley shared no regrets for studying abroad. Dunleavy remarked that the experience was, “out of this world,” while Conley added that she “would study abroad again 100 thousand times.”

Nicole M. Moffa, program coordinator for the Office of Study Abroad, said she noticed that most students she has seen who have experienced trouble while studying abroad are subject to “a minor culture shock,” which she considers part of the experience as, “an

opportunity [for students] to explore themselves as well as their new environment.”

The memorable nature of both the complications and the payouts seem to attribute all study abroad students for their lives after their trips, and after their total Fairfield experience.

Fairfield alumnus Samantha Palazzi ’13 expressed her complications in travelling overseas when recollecting her study abroad experience in Florence, Italy, which mostly stemmed from “not having an iPhone, and having to figure out where to go with a map in a city where nobody speaks your language.”

However she continued that “the food, the people, the classes I took and places I traveled, were unforgettable.”

Moffa noted that at the end of their four years, seniors are asked to participate in a student survey, in which they list their top regrets and best experiences at Fairfield. According to Moffa, studying abroad almost always lands in both the top three regrets if they did not study abroad, as well as the top three best experiences overall for graduating seniors recalling their four years.

For students interested in studying abroad, applications will open in mid-November. All applications for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 will be due on Feb. 1.

-I feel that the blue phones are a convenient way to contact DPS in the event of an emergency and I would use one if I ever felt threatened on campus.

-I feel that in the event of an emergency, I would be more inclined to use my cell phone.

-I would use a blue phone in the event of an emergency if there were more of them on campus.

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- I think that the University should get rid of the blue phone system on campus.

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that DPS has no plans to get rid of the blue phones.

“We’re still going to try to maintain these emergency phones throughout campus, including residence halls. We’re not in any rush to get rid of them,” Ritchie said. He added that while the blue phone system is something that could feasibly and potentially be removed, he doesn’t think that “the timing is right to downsize

or eliminate the emergency phone system. We [DPS] are concerned that there are still many people who do not routinely carry cell phones.”

Sophomore James Affenito even feels that “they could use a couple more [blue phones] on campus to increase the sense of security” because not enough are in vision on every location on campus.

Ritchie added that the cost of maintaining the emergency phone system on campus does not result in

any substantial increases to students’ tuition.

“I don’t know if we can put a percentage of tuition into the maintenance for the emergency phone system. If we did, it would be extremely minimal,” Ritchie said.

However, in reflecting on their initial reason to implement the emergency phone system, Ritchie explained the inherent value in the safety feature, saying, “You can’t put a price tag on safety.”

“I have already done a lot of my core courses, so it is stressful to be planning a semester [abroad] with all upper level major courses.”

-Justine Ferrara ‘18

“Be mindful of your academics. Make sure you will still be on par [to graduate] if you go abroad, and double check everything everyone tells you. The office of study abroad deals with so many students that they’re bound to make mistakes.”

-Christopher Dunleavy ‘16

“I went to France and my French wasn’t that strong. I was with a host mother, who only spoke French, so the first week or so was a hard adjustment.”

-Maeve Conley ‘16

Nursing students experience complexities of poverty

By Meaghan Kirby Staff Writer Although poverty may not seem like a reality here in Fairfield, it can be closer than one thinks.

Roughly 100 nursing students and nurses from the Veteran’s Association in West Haven filled the Oak Room on Thursday, Oct. 22 to participate in a poverty simulation run by the School of Nursing and the VA. The day-long simulation consisted of 26 simulated families of various make-ups living in poverty being played by students and nurses.

According to Anka Roberto, director of simulation in the SoN, the simulation demonstrated what it was like to live in poverty with a limited amount of money, food and resources. As part of the simulation, each participant was given an identity, such as a young parent, guardian or caretaker and must act out that role, such as by attending school or going to work. Participants must visit resources like the local food pantry, bank or welfare office and interact as their character. Participants are instructed to not break character throughout the simulation in order to make the event appear more realistic.

“This simulation was integral in our curriculum to allow for our wellness clinical students to understand barriers to healthcare, access to services and just how disruptions in care take place when people in poverty are in survival mode,” Roberto said.

Those assigned to be a member of the 26 families had to interact with various services such as social services, the bank, the police and other charitable organizations in order to survive week to week for a total of one month.

“The intent behind the simulation was to change perceptions of poverty, to allow for behavior change in working

with folks living in poverty, particularly the veteran population,” Roberto said.

Roberto believes that the poverty simulation helped the nursing students and nurses empathize with the circumstances of the patients.

“The nursing students were impacted greatly by the experience, realizing the human desperation of survival in a society that does not allow for resource allocation to take place and limited advocacy,” Roberto said. “The nursing students had many take home messages during debrief; one student stated that she didn’t realize just how hard it was to navigate social services and other ‘supposed services.’”

The poverty simulation has also seen successful in other areas on campus.

In 2013, former Service for Justice Area Coordinator Kate Bouzan participated in the simulation at the National Jesuit Student Leadership conference and brought it to Fairfield, feeling that the S4J community would benefit from it.

Since then, it has been used at Resident Assistant and New Student Leader trainings and is run during the second S4J retreat.

Carrie Robinson, assistant director of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs and current S4J area coordinator, believes the simulation is putting the Jesuit values into action.

“It is important for students to go through this activity because it defines what it means to be a man or women for others. It allows students, specifically student leaders, to be able to see the life struggles that individuals are facing everyday. It gives them the ability to articulate this to any student that they work with,” she said.

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News: In the United States

By Catherine Veschi News Editor

Compiled by Austin Wesolowski Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety.

Wednesday, 10/28 1:02 a.m. – An Uber driver was stopped at the University main gate check point, where the driver was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended license. The driver was arrested by Fairfield Police and his car was impounded.

The three female individuals in the car were returned back home safe to their residential halls.

Friday, 10/30 12:54 a.m. – DPS arrived to the Townhouses 9 block where a fight had broken out to find an individual lying on the ground with injuries. Anyone with any information in encouraged to contact DPS. 9:13 p.m. – During a routine motor vehicle stop, an individual was found to have a 30-pack of beer in his car as a minor. The individual was referred to student conduct.

9:21 p.m. – A large mass of underage students on Leeber Road and Lynch Road were found to be consuming alcohol. All individuals will be referred to student conduct.

Saturday, 10/31 11:32 p.m. – DPS witnessed an individual jump on the top of a black Ford pickup truck, along with having alcohol as a minor. The car was not damaged, and the individual was referred to student conduct.

Sunday, 11/1 1:13 a.m. – A window in Claver Hall was found to be broken. Anyone with any information in encouraged to contact DPS. 3:20 a.m. – A student complained to DPS that an Uber driver was texting her trying to get other student phone numbers and names. The Uber driver was issued a criminal trespass warning for his actions.

10:22 a.m. – The glass door on the east side of Gonzaga Hall was found broken. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact DPS. 1:57 p.m. – An individual entered a townhouse on 1 block and stole two computers, a backpack and a wireless speaker system. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact DPS. 10:18 p.m. – An individual in Jogues Hall dumped what DPS believes to be bleach on three loads of laundry. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact DPS. Monday, 11/2 11:03 a.m. – A University StagCard was reported stolen by an individual and was determined that there was approximately $80 used from the card at vending machines around campus. The student was identified and referred to student conduct.

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1. St. Johnsbury, Vt. – Walter Richters, who was charged for manslaughter on Aug. 22, 2014, recently pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend’s severely disabled child by putting vodka in her 13-year-old son’s feeding tube.

5. Indianapolis, Ind. – At around 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 28, a gunman opened fire inside the Washington Square Mall, wounding three people, including himself. A spokesman said the gunman opened fire inside a mall corridor where he encountered a man that he knew.

2. Los Angeles, Calif. – Tillman, the fastest skateboarding canine according to the 2009 Guinness Book of World Records, passed away on Oct. 27 after suffering from an irregular heartbeat that lapsed into a sudden bout of panting.

6. New York – Hormel Foods Corp is recalling 153 cases, or 1,871 pounds of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread because they might contain small pieces of metal shavings.

3. Normandy, Mo. – Amonderez Green died on Thursday after a confrontation with police when he apparently shot at a police officer with a .38-caliber revolver before running out of sight and shooting himself in the chin.

7. Bend, Ore. – An explosion occurred on Oct. 27 at the Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association firing range, a public gun range in Oregon, inside a World War II era tank, killing two people.

4. Little Rock, Ark. – A single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza, a private plane, crashed about 75 miles northwest of Little Rock on Oct. 28. Four unidentified people were killed in the crash.

8. Atlanta, Ga. – Doris Payne, an 85-year-old international jewel thief, was charged recently for stealing a pair of $690 Christian Dior earrings from a Saks Fifth Avenue store in Atlanta.

News: Around the World

By Zachary Duro Contributing Writer Sinai Province, Egypt – An Airbus A-321 passenger jet crash landed in the Sinai Province of Egypt this past Saturday. Russian, French and Egyptian forces are currently investigating the plane, which was carrying over 200 passengers. Islamic State of Iraq and Syria groups, present in the Sinai region, have publicly taken responsibility for the downed flight. Further investigation is required to come to a conclusion, however.

Nairobi, Kenya – Al-Shabaab, an African based terrorist organization, is facing internal conflict after multiple high-ranking members pledged loyalty to ISIS. The group, which was designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. in 2008, officially pledged allegiance to Al-Qaeda, and their shift in loyalty is causing turmoil. Al- Shabaab secret police have been arresting people they believe to have any relation to ISIS.

Seoul, South Korea – North Korea has announced that in May 2016, it will be the seventh communist party congress. The convention could mean many things, considering the last convention in 1980 ended with Kim Jong II taking power. South Korean political authorities believe the meeting is being held so Kim Jong Un can solidify his power as leader of the state and military.

Beijing, China – Following a four-day meeting, Chinese authorities have ruled that to promote healthy population growth, they will be abandoning their one-child policy. After taking notice that the majority of their population was older, Chinese authorities thought it best to promote a twochild-per-family policy to counteract their aging population.

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Panel discusses science, marketing and health of hair

By Shea Spiller Contributing Writer

Nursing students participated in a simulation to learn about the lives of people living in poverty.

SoN brings attention to issues of poverty Continued from page 2

logue about poverty on Fairfield’s campus.

“I think that students have a misconception that every student at Fairfield comes from a wealthier background, but that is not true. Many students open up during the debrief and say this was or is every day life for them and it really hits home with the students. They struggle in a simulation to pay their bills and some lose their homes, but this happens to individuals every day and this simulation really puts that into perspective for them,” Robinson said.

Junior Aimee Donohue, an S4J RA and former resident of the S4J residential college who participated in the simulation at the retreat last year, agrees with Robinson that the simulation illuminates the different backgrounds students at Fairfield come from.

“I think this simulation is a good reminder to everyone that poverty is not always obvious and [is] something that people face every day,” she said.

Junior John Silva, a nursing major who had also participated in a similar poverty simulation a few weeks ago, felt that he would be a better nurse because of it.

“This simulation helped me by showing me how difficult it was. I am much more empathetic towards impoverished people now,” he said.

The color, texture, and style of someone’s hair makes them who they are; it is a physical statement of identity and sense of self of that particular. “The Science, Marketing and Health of Hair” — a panel in celebration of “Hair in the Classical World,” the current exhibition at the Bellarmine Museum of Art — highlighted how interdisciplinary hair really is, extending to fields like forensic science, oncology, marketing and chemistry.

Looking at hair through an interdisciplinary manner was a new approach for many of the students in attendance. Junior Maddy Conley said, “The panel was different because many people don’t think of hair in terms of science and marketing. Each speaker had a very unique take on the science and marketing of hair which is what made this panel particularly interesting.”

Among the panel’s audience of students, professors and community members was Elizabeth Benedict, editor of the book, “Me, My Hair, And I,” which came out this fall. Benedict said, “Ask a woman about her hair and she just might tell you the story of her life. Ask a bunch of women about their hair and they may tell you the story of the world.”

Dr. Amanda Harper-Leatherman, associate professor of chemistry at Fairfield, opened up the panel with a discussion on the use of hair in forensic science. Contrary to what is seen in most crime shows, Harp-

er-Leatherman explained that the hair itself cannot provide enough individualizing characteristics to identify who it belonged to. Tissue is needed from the root of the hair or from attached skin cells in order to take a DNA sample.

It is interesting to note that although you may not be able to be identified by your hair, you can be drug tested with it. Contrasting to blood and urine samples which show the effects of drugs for up to 24 and 72 hours respectively, remnants of drugs become entrapped in the protein structure of the hair.

Evidence of exposure to drugs remains in the hair shaft until the hair is cut or falls out.

Someone quite familiar of the effects of hair falling out is Dr. Catherine Sumpio, assistant professor of nursing at Fairfield, who spoke on hair in illness based off her extensive work in oncology.

With anyone who has been affected by cancer, whether it be themselves or a loved one, hair loss is one of the side effects of chemotherapy treatment. This is due to the chemotherapy’s effectiveness at targeting rapidly growing cells in the body like cancer cells, but also hair cells.

Hair loss is one of the most outwardly noticeable symbols of chemotherapy treatment, taking a large emotional and psychological toll on cancer patients. For many, hair stands as a symbol of attractiveness, femininity, sexuality and health. In explaining the emotional importance of hair, Sumpio said, “Everybody has their own sense of self and

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everyone has their own sense of hair.”

The products that target toward the care of hair are seen constantly. To talk about this marketing phenomenon was Mousumi Bose Godbole, an associate professor of marketing. She spoke on how hair care advertising has changed over the years from being mostly text-based and highlighting the attributes of the product to the ads we see today with giant photos of beautiful women sporting gorgeous hair, promoting an entire lifestyle.

Last to speak was special guest Eric Spengler, chief commercialization officer at the haircare brand Living Proof, who provided attendees with samples of their products.

What sets Living Proof apart from other brands is their unique technologies which shield hair from the damaging qualities of the weather, the environment, styling and time. Spengler said that what originally drew him to the brand was their goal to “create a difference you can see from across the room.”

If hair really does tell the story of the world, then Living Proof’s mission to “change lives by creating the healthiest looking and feeling hair possible,” is all the more important.

In an effort to further continue discussion about topics concerning hair, the next event in correspondence with Hair in the Classical World is an Interdisciplinary Symposium, this Friday from 12:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the Diffley Board Room at Bellarmine Hall.

Conlisk Scholarship creates opportunities in business for Moyles

By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant Vine Editor In recent years, Fairfield’s relationship internationally has remained strong with a number of students studying abroad each year in Galway, Ireland.

Now, the school is paying it forward by offering students in the country a chance to get their Master’s degree in the Charles F. Dolan School of Business free of charge thanks to the Reverend John M. Conlisk Irish Scholarship.

This scholarship has been awarded to one business student from Ireland, where unemployment rates are high, seeking a Master’s degree every fall for the past 22 years. Originally enacted when the Irish economy was struggling over two decades ago by a group of Irish-Americans led by Fairfield University trustee Kevin M. Conlisk, its purpose has not changed: to give an Irish student an opportunity to make business contacts and enhance his/her options.

This year’s recipient, University of Limerick graduate Maeve-Ellen Moyles, was announced this summer.

“The scholarship was founded by the Conlisk family,” explained Mark Ligas, associate dean and director of Graduate Programs at DSB, “specifically Kevin and Marybeth Conlisk, in memory of Father Conlisk,” Kevin Conlisk’s late brother. “It is set up specifically to attract a high-achieving student from

anywhere in Ireland to our graduate program here in business,” said Ligas.

Speaking on the founders of the scholarship, Moyles said, “Kevin and Marybeth are unbelievably kind and generous. They’ve done so much for us already by setting up this scholarship, but they also have gone above and beyond to make me feel so welcome and at home in Fairfield.”

As the time for thinking about graduate programs arrives, Ligas hopes to see more of an influx of Irish applicants to Fairfield, although there has recently been a general shortage of applicants. Last year only five students applied, and the year before that, only six.

Ligas, who sends out application materials to various schools in Ireland, believes that this lack of applicants may be due to a different mindset outside of the United States.

“I think part of [the reason for so few applicants] is that the mindset may be a bit different in Ireland with regard to graduate education. It’s certainly very much a focus here in the United States, more so now than ever before given the fluctuation in the economy. There seems to be a need to go on to a graduate degree. I’m not sure that push has reached other parts of the world as it has here.”

Moyles, who is studying to be a management

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consultant, feels very grateful for the opportunity to study in the graduate program at DSB. “It’s been really amazing,” she said. “The town itself is so lovely. The University facilities are great, the grounds are beautiful and everyone is very friendly. My house is fabulous and just across from the University, and my roommates are brilliant.”

Moyles also spoke on the opportunity of making connections in the business world and having the benefit of getting international exposure to that world.

“I have the opportunity to network with so many interesting people,” she commented, “It’s great to have the chance to meet so many new people and make connections in the U.S.” When asked if she would recommend the scholarship to other Irish students, Moyles answered in the affirmative without hesitation.

She said, “I can’t understand why every single person doesn’t apply. It is the best opportunity you can get after getting a business degree.”

The majority of students who apply for the scholarship come from the University of Limerick, due in large part to the involvement of University of Limerick’s Gavin O’Connell, who is very active in seeking out prospective Conlisk scholars.

When considering the applicants to the schol-

Maeve-Ellen Moyles received the 23rd Conlisk Scholarship.

arship, Ligas considers both academic and community involvement factors.

“The nice thing about this scholarship is it really has a much broader reach in terms of not only rewarding the academic side of the individual, but also the social humanitarian side of the individual,” he said.

The scholarship pays for three semesters of study in the MBA program in the School of Business. It covers costs of tuition, registration and books, room and board and health insurance.

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Opinion

Opinion

Editor

Bond films remain fixed in the past

By Meaghan Conlon Executive Writer

I’d like a diversified Bond film, shaken, not stirred. Every boy wants to grow up to be James Bond: the British spy never seen with a “Bond girl” too far from his side. He has it all — the money, women, booze, impeccable timing and cool gadgets. It is easy to see the appeal. He also, according to former Bond actor Roger Moore, must always and forever be a heterosexual white English male.

Moore’s comments have come under fire recently as people have accused him of being racist and homophobic, among other things.

But, he’s defended himself by claiming that his words have been taken out of context; he only said they — referring to an actor that would play James Bond — can’t be anything other than what was specified because “that wasn’t the way Ian Fleming wrote him.”

I’m sorry, I didn’t realize we were still stuck in the 1950s when not everyone had equal civil rights. Fleming constructed a misogynistic male character who was originally dealing with Soviet Russia and other problems in the post-World War II era. A lot has happened since these books were published, and any future movies made should reflect of modern times.

I’m fully aware of the fact that Bond is an iconic figure, and to destroy that image people have of him is practically calling for trouble. I’m not saying to tear away every-

thing that makes him who he is, but Bond doesn’t have to be just another, more sophisticated, version of the typical male lead seen in every major movie.

Yes, he has to be English; but that doesn’t mean he has to be white. There are other races that live in Britain and perhaps having someone of a minority background be the hero instead of the bad guy for once would do wonders for diversity and equality in the movie industry.

A popular name that has been thrown around by fans for the next James Bond is Idris Elba, an English actor who may be recognizable from his work on “Pacific Rim,” “Thor” and “Beasts of No Nation,” just to name a few. In a Reddit “Ask Me Anything,” Elba said that if he was ever offered the role he would “absolutely” take it. Daniel Craig has made it very clear his Bond days are over after the release of “Spectre,” so why not offer the role to Elba next?

In terms of acting versatility, he’s already proven himself capable of taking on any role he’s given and providing a spectacular performance. He would be the perfect Bond; he’s English and his confidence and ability to look dashing, yet dangerous in a suit already give him the edge.

There’s just one problem with casting him, according to Moore: Elba isn’t “EnglishEnglish,” or to be blunt, he isn’t white. That is an outrageous comment and the reasoning behind it is so flawed that I’m shocked it

hasn’t shattered yet. Moore’s mindset of having something done “the way it was written” is not always the best way, especially if you’re drawing on material from so long in the past that India was still fighting Britain for independence, the United States was in the middle of a Civil Rights movement and the Iron Curtain was just beginning to crumble.

Moore also complained that Bond villains have become so generic for fear of offending anybody. You know what could solve that problem and still add diversity to the movie? If a non-white actor played Bond, that could easily lead to having a non-white person play the villain. Regardless of what people believe of history and what recent events prove, it’s not just one race that’s dangerous or crazy.

If we want to go further in terms of diversity, why not have a female Bond? Men complain all the time that women are socalled “sluts” — with the amount of people Bond’s slept with, it would make perfect sense for it to be a woman.

It would be nice for a female in the Bond movies not to just be a delegated hot “Bond girl,” though if there are going to be complaints about that, I do have a solution: Female Bond can sleep with both men and women. That way, we get our reconceived “Bond girl” and diversity in terms of gender and sexuality representation — both of which are sorely needed across the cinematic realm.

Now that I’ve offended and angered every person who’s a fan of James Bond, I want you to take a step back. The Bond films are just an example of the problem. One doesn’t have to look far to see that the heroes of the movie industry are white males who “get the girl.”

The reason I’ve come after Bond is because these movies have been around for so long and continue to be released to a new audience over the past five decades. There is such a loyal audience base that, if the typical “white heterosexual male” mold is broken, the gate holding back actual development of diverse characters would finally be opened.

If a revered and successful film franchise can give representation to groups that often aren’t in the spotlight or shown in a generally positive way, it is proof that it can be done and is accepted by the people. This would embrace everyone who watches these types of films, not just represent a specific group, allowing the diversity of the audience to be reflected in the casting and roles of the films that they love.

We need to stop taking something at face value because of the way it was written. The mindset of Fleming, a man who has been dead for over 50 years with some questionable morals and character issues, is not the person I want to be following.

We need to accept that times have changed, and movies can be a positive reflection of this change — if properly utilized.

Journalists must consider their power

By Alexa DeBlasio Contributing Writer Within the past decade, there have been way too many senseless mass shootings that have occurred in various states and places such as movie theaters, churches, trains, stores and even schools.

The public certainly needs to be made aware of these shootings and threats, and the outcome if one pervades. In turn, there is a large amount of pressure on journalists regarding the way in which they cover these stories.

The Internet is one of the main sources for receiving information and news that we learn about from day-to-day.

Whether we read our news on the Internet through online newspapers or through search engines like Google, there

Editorial Board Chipotl(E. coli) Patrick Kiernan Editor-in-Chief Meaghan Conlon Executive Editor Angela Sammarone Managing Editor

Chipotle has become a staple in the diet of the average college undergraduate. Right off Kings Highway, the Mexican-based fast food chain has spread rapidly over the past few years and is only growing in size. In recent months, Chipotle has made headlines for becoming the first national restaurant to stop using genetically modified organisms in their food products. However, a bump in the road has been reached as consumers on the West Coast have been inflicted with E. coli.

News was released on Monday morning that 43 Chipotle restaurants in the Washington and Oregonarea have been temporarily closed, though only six of those restaurants have been said to have had the bacteria; Chipotle chose to shut down

all of the restaurants in the area as a precautionary measure. At least 22 people have reported being sick, and eight have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.

Although these reports of E. coli have been limited to the West Coast for the time being, the Associated Press reported that a jump in cases is expected. Also, the investigation thus far has not found any conclusive results regarding which food product was contaminated.

So for the time being, it is possible that this could spread across the country to other Chipotle locations.

With a Chipotle within driving distance, we must take caution as well. As awesome as meat, beans and sour cream all wrapped and snuggled up into a tortilla may

is not much filtering of what we find online. Even logging on to Facebook, which isn’t even intended to be a news platform, you can find what appear to be news stories that are actually a block of unverified text.

The fact that “news,” whatever that means these days, is so easy for anyone to produce and obtain makes it difficult for consumers to decide what sources are credible.

This is why it is so important that we be more critical of the articles and stories that journalists put out and the ways that they do so.

They have a lot of power over the public and if that power can be used to reduce violence in any way, we must take a stand and be sure that they are doing so.

sound, E. coli is a dangerous disease and should be treated as such.

It’s encouraged that anyone that has eaten at Chipotle since mid-October and has been experiencing sickness of intestinal symptoms go see their doctor and get tested, according to NBC News.

It is also of note that this is the third food-contamination outbreak Chipotle has experienced since August. According to Reuters, this is not uncommon for restaurants such as Chipotle that are using more fresh and unprocessed food. Using fresh ingredients raises the risk of foodborne illness, since cooking kills most pathogen-causing illnesses.

Perhaps then Chipotle should rethink their fervent commitment to switching to non-GMO. Chipo-

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tle should not be boasting itself as a “healthy” fast food chain to begin with; The New York Times compiled Chipotle’s nutritional information and found that most meals contained around 1,000 calories, almost a day’s worth of sodium and less than 5 percent of meal choices were less than 600 calories. So, in our view, cutting back on healthy options is a better alternative than having to close down restaurants due to potentially fatal illnesses.

It’s probable that Chipotle will bounce back from this hiccup with its loyal collegiate fanbase. Yet, before you eagerly return back to Chipotle or any other fast food restaurant for that matter, consider what it is that you are putting into your body and the health risks you may be facing.

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Opinion

Stag-gering Opinions How do you feel about the outcome of the World Series? Who did you want to win and why?

"They’re both great teams. I wasn’t really happy with the outcome. I felt like the Mets basically just gave up the championship to the Royals. Over the past two have won; they had the lead..."

"It was a tough loss. The Mets were up heading into the ninth inning and managed to lose the lead. I really wanted a team from New York to win it, so this one stings a little. I guess we'll have to wait until next year."

"I’m obviously disappointed about it, but they [the Mets] had a great season and did better than anyone thought they would. They still made it to the World Series..."

Media shouldn't overemphasize copycat killings CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 While I can’t speak for journalists, I am led to believe that the frequent mass shootings that have been occurring must place great stress on them since they are the ones producing the news stories surrounding these tragic events.

On top of producing this content, they are expected to hold a neutral stance about these events.

In doing both of these things, it becomes very hard for journalists to decide which details might be best to omit from their stories, especially when it comes to those about mass shootings.

Journalists and those of power in the media world may want to consider omitting certain stories that are too sensitive.

A journalist should get into the habit of thinking to him or herself, “What good will come of this story being published?” or “Am I encouraging these types of crimes by giving attention to this story?”

Many researchers and journalists, such as Mark Follman of The New York Times, have wondered if the media and journalism feed into the whole “copycatting” problem with regards to these devastating, inhumane crimes.

To clarify, the “copycatting phenomenon” has been referred to by Psychology Today as “the clustering of many dif-

ferent kinds of destructive acts including suicides, murder-suicides, familicides and rampage killings.”

Follman is concerned with the role of journalists and their ability, or inability, to reduce the frequency of mass shootings.

Follman states, “If there are steps journalists can take to help reduce the frequency of these slaughters — while still reporting aggressively and robustly — we should seriously consider them.”

The key word here is “if.” We cannot exactly measure journalists’, as well as the media’s, impact on mass shootings in our nation.

But this does not mean that we should be discouraged from trying.

It may be beneficial for researchers who study mass shootings to find correlations between news stories that cover mass shootings and whether these stories impact the amount of subsequent shootings that occur.

The Times reports how most people on average would naturally be disturbed by the sight or image of a killer posing with a weapon while smiling.

However, Follman notes how some people, specifically those who fall into the “copycat” category, see these murderous individuals as “antiheros,” in the sense that they went from being a “nobody” to “world famous.”

These people clearly do not care for the reason behind this so-called “fame.” This, to me, is

sickening.

If the media and journalists give attention to these people, they may become a model for future shooters to want to achieve this same “fame.”

As a communication major, I feel that if I can have any impact through my future work to help reduce the frequency of these acts, I must try my best.

Even for those who are not interested in journalism or public relations, many of us are or have been students.

Universities are unfortunately targeted by shooters far too often. Most recently on Nov. 1, a person died after a gunman opened fire at Winston Salem University in North Carolina.

As students here at Fairfield, we must all be aware of the unfortunate frequency of these violent acts and note that all schools, regardless of location, can be a target.

But, as we have gratefully been spared of any tragedy happening on our campus, we should focus our attention on where we get our news from regarding these situations and what their effects on society are.

Journalists are the voice of the media. They have the power to sway millions of individuals’ opinions and views in just one newspaper article or blog post.

That being said, journalists must do everything possible through their writing to help reduce these massive slaughters of innocent people — starting now.

Excessive testing will not improve learning

By Ariana Puzzo Opinion Editor When I think about the teachers that have made an impact on my life, I remember the ones who would sit with me one-on-one outside of the classroom, helping me to understand the material. Unfortunately, I could not appreciate their patience in those moment because when I was sitting with one of my teachers, it was generally in preparation for a major test or exam.

President Barack Obama announced in a Facebook video message on Oct. 24 that he has heard the complaints from students, parents and educators regarding over-testing and plans on changing our classroom environments.

I hope that the Obama administration’s efforts to bring about change will be successful because as a student, I continue to see the classroom environment become less about learning for the sake of learning, and more of an unhealthy cycle of material being taught in preparation for a test.

“Teaching to the test” has become a common phrase that explains classroom environments across the U.S. Besides discouraging students from learning, it also disheartens many teachers who are forced to put innovative teaching on the backburner for the sake of test preparation.

As the daughter of a New Jersey teacher and school administrator, I am well aware of the frustrations faced by educators who feel overwhelmed by the increased demands to

prove student learning through rigorous standardized testing. Therefore, I feel it is hightime that our elected politicians enact a change so that we are certain that students are truly comprehending and absorbing the material, rather than regurgitating it.

One way we can do this is by limiting the amount of test time allowed in the classroom.

The Huffington Post reports that in a study conducted by the Council of the Great City Schools, 2.3 percent of classroom time is consumed by actual test-taking.

This does not include preparation and additional quizzes. The statistic falls just above what the Obama administration hopes to become the ideal. According to CNN, the Obama administration’s plan will seek to ensure that class time is not consumed by taking tests.

The new guidelines will call for “tests that are worth taking” and that parents will be informed if more than two percent of class time is spent taking tests. I wholeheartedly agree that more monitoring must be done in the classroom. I have had some classes where every other week there is some type of assessment, so my classmates and I are constantly in a state of panic, unable to focus on what is being taught.

However, despite most of the information regarding the plan not being released until January 2016, I am skeptical as to how tests can be truly measured by “worthiness.” The Obama administration has indicated that they want to make a change, but also have a hands-off approach.

I am not entirely sure that this is practical.

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They stated that the types of tests being taken would be given at the discretion of local districts, given that testing varies by state. While I understand that there must be provisions for regional and cultural differences, I do believe a universal standard of measurement is necessary, especially for those children who end up moving or attending new schools.

Additionally, CNN reports, “The guidelines don't replace those that are part of No Child Left Behind, but if Congress were to alter that law and include the Obama administration's recommendations, districts would then be required to follow them.”

For those who are unfamiliar with No Child Left Behind, the act requires all public schools who receive federal funding to provide annual, statewide-standardized tests to all students under equal conditions so that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Some may argue that this is the largest influence of teaching to the test, but I am glad for the clarity that this particular area of testing will not be changed. These standardized tests are benchmarks that measure skill level as appropriate to age and grade.

They are not as much about specific material as they are about general knowledge and there does need to be some standard for where students should be academically. I am absolutely not opposed to giving tests to measure some level of understanding, but that is not the only way to calculate growth and knowledge.

I was fortunate to attend an independent

school where standardized testing was minimal, as compared to the testing in my local school district. In his video message, Obama said, “Learning is about so much more than just filling in the right bubble.” I agree wholeheartedly with his assertion.

Discussion-based classes are growing more popular for higher-level education and I feel that I have personally benefited from that approach and would like to see it introduced for the majority of students, not just those who attend schools that don’t have to conform to state testing guidelines.

If the Obama administration focuses and does that, as well as uses tests as a supplement rather than the only means of teaching, I believe that we will see a significant change in how students engage and perform in the classroom.

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Dead and Company carry on the spirit of the Grateful Dead

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Months ago, anyone with a decent grasp of musical knowledge would question how the singer of love-ballads such as “Your Body is a Wonderland” and “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” could fill the shoes of the late Jerry Garcia. After a two-night run at the “World’s Most Famous Arena,” Deadheads and music aficionados alike are eating their words as John Mayer embodied the spirit of Garcia, blistering through Grateful Dead masterpieces such as “Dark Star” and “Uncle John’s Band.”

Dead and Company, the newly-formed supergroup featuring Mayer and the surviving members of the Grateful Dead minus bassist Phil Lesh, took to New York City to celebrate Halloween weekend with a pair of shows at Madison Square Garden. Joining the band were Allman Brothers Band bassist Oteil Burbridge, and longtime Dead collaborator Jeff Chimenti.

With two shows already under their belt, Dead and Company have perfected the art of the setlist, mirroring an ‘80s Dead set. Fortunately, I managed to catch the group’s second show of their Halloween run and experience this momentous collaboration for myself. Being present for the Fare Thee Well shows this summer, with Trey Anastasio stepping into the shoes of Garcia, my expectations for Mayer were below those of Anastasio.

When it came for the first set to begin, the arena filled in quickly as the troupe carried on the tradition of “never miss a Sunday show” with a bluesy rendition of the biblical “Samson and Delilah,” fitting perfectly with the stylistic improvisation of Mayer. The first set presented itself as the only opportunity for Mayer to take lead vocals, which lacked in comparison to Anastasio, but was made up through his guitar chops. Mayer stormed

in a one-two-three punch through the Garcia staple, “Sugaree,” ‘70s icon, “Bertha” and a notable slow-tempoed “Friend of Devil,” reminiscent to the style of the version on “Dead Set.” Upon first inspection of Dead and Company, I couldn't help but admire the fluidity amongst the band as they weaved in and out of pieces compared to the rigidness and straightforward-complexity of the Fare Thee Well shows. Mayer seemed at ease as he explored scales, while still managing to maintain his signature bluesy style and incorporating the spirit of Garcia, such as with “Crazy Fingers”; in this piece, Mayer and Bob Weir ambitiously collaborated to create a melodic lullaby that had Weir perform at the height of his vocal intensity.

As much as I missed Lesh’s bass bombs that give each piece its own sense of insatiable rhythm, Burbridge took the role of the silent protagonist as he grooved his way through the first set, leaving the Company to build upon him. Chimenti also unleashed himself upon the keys unlike his restricted understudy with Bruce Hornsby, which provided useful to the

architecture of their sound. To close out their successful first set, the band chose to perform the fan-favorite, “Uncle John’s Band,” which cemented this band as a completely different beast from that of what was seen with the final Dead shows.

For the second set, Mayer and Weir started off by leading the band through renditions of “Scarlet Begonias” and “Fire on the Mountain.” The jams, especially from Mayer, were beyond words as Mayer utilized as many licks and tricks as he bridged the gap between the two pieces. This came to be the highlight of the set as each member shone through their own light, whether it have been Weir and Mayer trading lead with Chimenti to Billy Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart balancing each other out rhythmically.

Burbridge also had his time to shine as he layered his delayed bass through “Shakedown Street,” igniting an arenawide dance party. Mayer showed his true colors with an inexplicable performance that almost felt like Garcia was on stage with the crew. Following that was a jam-tacular celebration of “Dark Star” as well as “Drums” and “Space,” which is the percussion highlight of any Dead performance.

“Wharf Rat,” the Weir-led ballad, delved into the softer, spiritual nature of the evening that was almost ethereal in nature. A personal favorite, Dead and Company did the piece justice as Weir brought solace to the crowd through his warm vocals. To close out the evening, Dead and Company cover of Henry Whitter's “Going Down the Road Feelin’ Bad” left the audience with a bluesy ending to an explosive evening.

With a night as memorable as this, one can only imagine what the future of Dead and Company might look like after their current tour wraps up with a New Year’s Eve show in California. One things for certain, Mayer should quit the ballads and stick with this group — it will lead him to a golden road of unlimited devotion.

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Saitta Studies Abroad: Making the best of your budget

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By Danielle Saitta Abroad Columnist Anyone who knows me well knows that I am the worst at budgeting money. For those of you who have this same problem, I highly recommend studying abroad. It wasn’t until I went abroad that I learned how to watch my spending.

When I turned 18, I was officially a legal adult, but I didn’t start feeling like one until I moved into my apartment here in Florence and had more responsibility than I could have imagined. In my opinion, budgeting money doesn’t become a real issue until you are completely on your own.

At college, I didn’t need to worry about where and when I was going to eat when I had a meal plan. I also didn’t need to worry about buying textbooks when I could sell them back to the school after the semester was over. Before coming to Italy, I never cooked for myself, and I certainly never spent more than $30 on food at the grocery store. Now, food shopping has put a dent in my wallet every week.

I actually didn’t run into trouble with money until I started traveling. One of the first major mistakes I made was keeping all of my money on my credit cards. Once when I went food shopping with my roommate, I was standing at the cash register and realized that I spent more than I had. Thankfully my roommate covered me, but I was mortified. It’s not a good situation to be in when you can’t pay for yourself. An even scarier situation was when I ran into this same problem while I was in Germany.

Although mobile banking is a new convenient feature, I was too preoccupied having the time of my life to check my account. Instead of waiting patiently for Wi-Fi to check my banking, I was taking pictures and enjoying myself.

Before leaving for a trip at the beginning of the semester, I had a bad habit of taking out

some of my money for the weekend in cash and keeping most of it on cards.

I also ran into trouble with my cards when I was in Munich for Oktoberfest with my friends.

Not only did I forget to tell my bank that I was traveling, but I also lost track of my spending.

Most of the cash that I had taken out was spent on transportation into the city from our hotel room. If there is anything frustrating about traveling in Europe, it is the cost of transportation.

Cabs and even Ubers were very expensive in Germany because of Oktoberfest. My two friends and I split the fare and, even then, the cost was $30 each.

Late at night after Oktoberfest, I had lost my friends because there were so many people. All three of us paid over 70 euros, equivalent to the cost of $80 to get back to our hotel. Germany has a subway system, but the trains couldn’t drop us off at our hotel. Despite how confusing it may have been, we probably would have been better off taking the trains. With that said, I definitely recommend researching the public transportation systems wherever you go to save yourself the money and the headache.

Being in a new country can be exciting and stressful because there is so much you want to see and do. However, it’s very important to be able to get yourself there and back by keeping track of what’s in your wallet. Since I’ve been traveling abroad, I’ve noticed that most of my spending comes not from shopping sprees, but from getting dinner with friends, transportation and buying tickets to various attractions. When you travel, prepare yourself for emergencies. You don’t want to be that person who loses their passport, doesn’t have enough money to make it home or forgets to call their bank while traveling. It’s a waste to spend your time there worrying about where your money went. Take it from me — budgeting isn’t easy if you learned late like I did, but it’s nothing to be ashamed of. After all, it’s a responsibility that you will likely never take for granted again.

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By John O'Leary Food Columnist

A couple weekends ago, I was out dining with my parents at Plan B Burger when a vibrant new sign caught my eye that I had to check out. B.Fresh is a new grocery store in the neighborhood and it is stocked with fresh produce, vegan and organic options and lunch options like the grill, a sushi station and salad bar.

B.Fresh is similar to that of a Whole Foods and is located just off Post Road. The market occupies most of the newly sold post office building and is owned by Ahold, the owners of Stop and Shop. B.Fresh is Ahold’s new approach at wooing the younger, millennial shoppers of the neighborhood, and they certainly caught my attention. This is B.Fresh’s second location, the first being Allston, Massachusetts, and they have a lot to prove given the competitive specialty stores in the area. But, for Fairfield students especially, the convenient location on Post Road as opposed to Whole Foods, which is no longer on the StagBus route, is an attraction.

When I stepped into B.Fresh, I was expecting a much smaller, more specialized marketplace. I was pleased to find that the staff was quite warm — they call their employees “teammates” - and the shelves were well-stocked. While B.Fresh is full of specialty items similar to what you would find at Whole Foods, their pricing is more reasonable, though still more than what you would find at Stop and Shop, Shop Rite or Trader Joe’s.

Their beautiful displays and neon signs captivate the shopper’s attention while the whole store remains pared down and easy to navigate. B.Fresh is definitely a friendly environment to get your shopping done. Needless to say, I left with a freshly-made turkey sandwich and a drink from the grill and walked away pleased.

The market is open to shoppers and is preparing for its grand opening, which will be held Friday, Nov. 6.

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Eating Disorder Awareness Five percent of the women affected would total 78,500, and 20 percent would be 314,000, meaning that of the 1.57 million women in the United States with this disease, anywhere from 78,500 to 314,000 of them will die from it.

The effects both anorexia and bulimia have on our health is enormous. The complications from either, as previously mentioned, can kill you if you don’t seek help or even if you wait too long to get help. Anorexia can eventually lead to kidney failure, osteoporosis and an abnormally slow heart rate and low blood pressure, which can all lead to early death. Bulimia can cause tooth decay and erosion of the esophagus from constant purging, which, though not as severe as the anorexia side effects, can still lead to serious complications later in life.However, there is hope for those with eating disorders. Treatment, though grueling and difficult, can help those affected overcome their disease if they can accept that they have a problem and truly want to get better.

Healthy eating habits are important, but a crucial aspect to general health is mental health. Without good mental health, one cannot be a truly healthy individual.

Every October, a costume consisting of a tight-fitting dress with a skeleton painted on it goes on sale in many Halloween stores. The costume itself isn’t too scandalous, but the name given to it, “Anna Rexia,” has stirred up a lot of controversy. It raises many red flags and highlights the glorification and romanticization of a serious problem in the world today: eating disorders. Eating disorders are not an attention-seeking ploy, and this unrealistic promotion needs to stop.

Eating disorders are categorized as mental health diseases. The two main eating disorders, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, are the leading cause of mental health diseases deaths, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. Though both anorexia and bulimia are broadly categorized as eating disorders, they differ in their symptoms. Anorexia is characterized by severe weight loss and excessive over-starvation, whereas bulimia is characterized by binge eating and vomiting.

In the United States, about one percent of women suffer from anorexia, and the disease will claim the lives of anywhere from five to 20 percent of these women.

Let’s break that down into concrete numbers. There are about 157 million women in the United States according to the 2010 Census, so one percent of that would be about 1.57 million women. Almost one and a half million people struggle with anorexia in the United States alone.

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Brianna Klenkel ‘18 Nursing major with a Spanish minor How did you put your outfit together this morning?

Well, I actually picked it out in about two-and-a-half minutes. I just picked it to be comfy because it’s a Friday before Halloween and I wanted to be comfortable for class.

Where did you get the pieces that you’re wearing?

I got the scarf at a flea market in my town over the Columbus Day weekend. The shirt is from Marshall’s, actually, and the bag is from Henri Bendel.

How would you describe your style?

Definitely comfort over style, but every once in a while, it’s nice to add a couple pieces of jewelry or something to make it look nice.

Do you have a favorite piece in your wardrobe that you like to wear all the time?

I would say in the fall, definitely riding boots.

Is there a celebrity whose style you admire? If so, why?

Emma Watson, for sure. She’s always so poised. She always looks great no matter what.

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Jay Blakesberg celebrates new book and career in music photography

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The art form of photography has been the center point for California-based music photographer, Jay Blakesberg, since his first Grateful Dead show in 1977. From there, he has gone on to become one of the most established photographers in the music industry, capturing live moments from Neil Young to moe.

“Long before social media, I always felt like I wanted my photographs to be seen, I wanted them to be shared.

I didn't want them to just be taken and put in a box,” Blakesberg said.

Blakesberg, who is now 53, is also the author of 11 different books, with the most recent being “Hippie Chick: A Tale of Love, Devotion & Surrender.” The book is “a collection of photographs of very powerful women whose lives are changed and enriched by the live music experience,” said Blakesberg.

The coffee table book captures the essence of the flower children seen at prominent music festivals such as moe.down and Gathering of the Vibes.

With his first book, “Between the Dark and Light: The Grateful Dead Photography,” being released to critical appraise in 2002, Blakesberg has mastered the art of assembling personal moments of his live music experiences over the past 13 years. However, now Blakesberg has found a huge technological shift has occurred in the realm of photography which has changed how his photos are shared despite his reliance on the tangibility of his books.

“When I first started doing books, there really wasn’t a big online presence,” said Blakesberg. “Even though we view so much media online today, especially on social media, I still think and feel people want to have a tangible thing to hold.”

Blakesberg, whose photographs are known for their pristine quality and visual brilliance, also shows contempt at how this technology has allowed virtually almost anyone access into the world of photography. “Technology is a big disrupter in the planet and certainly in the music industry, both from the recording side of the music to the photography and visual side; it has lowered the bar for entry substantially.”

Blakesberg added, “I think the saddest part of it all is that it has brought us into a world of mediocrity, where mediocrity rules. But I have news for you; picture of a famous person does not equal brilliant photo.” However, despite this outlook, Blakesberg has learned to use new technological tools to improve his workload in this digital age.

Best of all, Blakesberg was a personal photographer for Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead during the 80s and 90s and recently was the official photographer of the Fare Thee Well shows celebrating 50 years of the Grateful Dead, of which he will document in a new book in December titled, “Fare Thee Well: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead.”

“I think I have the closest kinship with the Grateful Dead because that's where it all started for me,” said Blakesberg “I was a 15-year-old kid when I saw my first Dead show in 1977.”

To celebrate his career in photography and the release of his book, Blakesberg will come to Fairfield to discuss his impact on the music community on Nov. 12 at The Warehouse and be available after the presentation to sign copies. To any fan of music or photography, this is the event of the year for you.

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Album Spoiler: 'Return to the Moon' by EL VY

By Colleen O'Connor Assistant Vine Editor It’s not unusual for accomplished musicians to collaborate on a side project; these typically allow musicians to experiment and work with other artists to create an eclectic mix of sounds that forms something more unique than their previous works. Brent Knopf of Ramona Falls and Menomena and The National’s Matt Berninger recently joined together to release a new album, “Return to the Moon,” under the name EL VY. With Berninger on vocal duty and Knopf working on the instrumentals, “Return to the Moon” belongs in its own impossible-to-define genre.

A mix of electronic synths and Berninger’s take on mainstream indie rock, this record has a chance to become a classic due to the

blending of old sounds from previous releases and new sounds brainstormed for this album.

However, EL VY hits some snags along the way.

The opening track, “Return to the Moon (Political Song for Didi Bloome to Sing, With Crescendo),” is a happy marriage between the two musicians’ distinct sounds. Though Berninger’s crooning is reminiscent of his vocals on The National’s latest album, “Trouble Will Find Me,” the instrumentals, in particular Knopf ’s keyboard, give the song a more lightweight quality.

This mixing of sounds falls short in a few places though, most notably in “I’m The Man To Be.” The seductive lyrics make no sense coupled with the Led Zeppelin-esque instrumentals, and it doesn’t mesh well with the rest of the album’s sound.

“Paul Is Alive” and “It’s A Game” sound like they also belong on the National’s “Trouble Will Find Me.” The overall sound of “Paul Is Alive” mirrors parts of “I Should Live In Salt” and “Demons,” with lyrics like “I came out here to disappear / And disconnect the dots.” “It’s A Game” capitalizes on this National-like tone and uses it to its advantage. It is songs like these that make me feel that EL VY has a strong tendency to lean towards Berninger’s sound, instead of keeping a more even balance between the two artists’ sounds.

But, the album’s softer folk ballads like “No Time To Crank The Sun,” personally what I consider this album’s strongest song, are where EL

VY succeeds the most.

The chanting towards the end of the track coupled with Berninger’s powerful lyrics pulls the song as well as the entire album together.

EL VY isn’t exactly a failure, but the two distinct sides of indie rock that Berninger and Knopf bring to the table don’t always work well together. “Return to the Moon” is still a must-buy if you’re a fan of either artist’s primary band, but don’t expect miracles from the album.

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genre through feminism

By James Della Rocca Contributing Writer Amy Schumer has been a rising star in the comedy world for the past year, with her success culminating from the premiere of her first leading film role in “Trainwreck,” which she also wrote the screenplay for. Even though “Trainwreck” has been her most recent success, it’s been a long time coming.

Despite her recent successes in the world of comedy, Schumer’s been active in it for over 10 years. She began her stand-up career in 2004 at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. In 2007, Schumer auditioned for the NBC reality competition “Last Comic Standing,” even making it to the final four contestants. After leaving “Last Comic Standing,” Schumer landed minor roles in shows such as “30 Rock,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Girls.”

After appearing on Comedy Central for a couple of their celebrity roasts, namely for Charlie Sheen and Roseanne Barr, she was given her own comedy series, Inside Amy Schumer,” and a stand-up comedy special, “Mostly Sex Stuff.” “Inside Amy Schumer” is broken up into segments that can include sketches, interviews and parts of Schumer’s stand-up. Her current popularity is evident as she hosted an episode of “Saturday Night Live” and performed her own HBO special, “Amy Schumer Live at the Apollo.” The next big project she has planned is an unnamed movie that she will co-write and co-star with Jennifer Lawrence, where the two will play sisters.

Much of Schumer’s comedy is based on sexuality and gender roles, which may have led to her popularity. Many comedians make jokes about people or events that happened to them or their friends, but Schumer goes as far as taking aspects of society as sources for her material.

This difference from other comedians makes her stand out and appeal to a broader audience than other ones can. For example she joked “It’s work having a vagina. Guys don’t think that it’s work but it is. You think it shows up like that to the event? It doesn't. Every night it's like getting it ready for its first Quinceañera, believe me.” Schumer’s soaring popularity and new view on comedy will bring her many successes to come.

I love the fall corridor. The fall corridor is a small pathway in the woods where the ground has been so matted down by human traffic, and where the trees have been cut down in a manner that they parallel one another making an even hallway, that the forest itself resembles a hallway. It rarely stretches for more than ten yards and then it invariably leads to a turn of disappointment, a place where you didn’t want to be, but while you are there, it holds you still. Entrapped in the corridor, there appears to be no end, and yet, this is not disconcerting; it’s comforting. The trees blind you from the concrete pathways and the electric cars, the birds and leaves drown out the monotonous sounds of tapping pencils and courtside commentary. There’s only one thing that cannot be denied: nature.

Yes, a dog and its owner may pass by and yes, a trashcan may appear near the end of the trail, but that’s all for show. That’s all a distraction, a mere inconvenience on the path to inner truth. Silent, comforting, like a mother’s arm over one’s shoulder, the trees envelope you. Lean against one; make the metaphor a reality.

No visions will come, no sounds or words from above, only you. Only your inner dialogue, but this time the voice sounds unfamiliar. It’s quieter than usual, and even though the voice sounds like yours, you know it can’t be. What does it say?

Perhaps something you’ve thought of days ago, maybe even weeks, but now it sounds fresh and vibrant. It’s not muddled anymore; rejoice! Let it enter and hear it, let the words permeate from the subconscious into the conscious. It’s here; it’s what you wanted.

Are you willing to listen?

Entertain the voice. Stay as long as you like, or as long as you can handle. The voice is blunt; it has no sympathy for the likes of you. It does not live in your subjective world; it floats among the other objective truths of our universe. Take it in bursts if you must; drive home, come back, drive home, come back. It will be waiting. Sure, you can avoid it, virtually everyone does, but now you’ve heard it. It recognizes you; you made eye contact for God’s sake! There’s no ignoring it; this luxury, this illusion has vanished and the irony is that all you wanted was clarity and now that you’ve encountered this entity it refuses to leave. How dare he! This is not what I asked for; this wasn’t supposed to enhance my suffering!

But wait.

The voice leaves, it always does, but on its own terms. Do you actually believe that you control this voice, this inner dialogue? Of course not, it controls you! Let it come inside and give it a home, or else it will continue knocking on your front door until your entire house falls down. Make friends, not enemies; it’s here for guidance. It may be cruel, but you’ve been cruel yourself sometimes, haven’t you?

But alas, we have arrived. I know today hasn’t been the best day of your life, no, certainly not, but really think: How do you feel? Do you know where you’re going?

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SPORTS

Sports Editor: Alfredo Torres » sports@fairfieldmirror.com

Surprise teams shine early to start season

By Joseph Imbriani Contributing Writer The National Basketball Association just returned to full swing this past week and there have already been tons of great storylines.

Even though we are only a few games into this young season, some teams are showing some early signs of promise and disappointment.

A team that has really surprised a lot of people with their play so far is the New York Knicks. With not being able to acquire any big name free agents over the offseason and starting the season with three straight games against playoff teams from last year, I was sure that their start would be similar to last season.

Right now, though, they are looking good at 2-2 with those two wins coming on the road by an average of 16 points a game.

The next team that is off to a surprisingly good start is the Detroit Pistons. Since they have missed the playoffs each of the last six seasons, nobody really had

expected anything but the same out of Detroit this year.

But so far, they are undefeated after three games including wins in Atlanta against the Hawks and in overtime against the Chicago Bulls.

The key to their success so far is center Andre Drummond, who has been averaging nearly 19 points and over 16 rebounds per game. With this hot start and Brandon Jennings expected to return to the lineup soon, expect the Pistons to keep the momentum going.

The last team to have an unexpected good start is the Minnesota Timberwolves. Karl Anthony Towns is doing well to start his NBA career, but that is not the reason why I believe they are off to a 2-1 start. Long time Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders just passed away over a week ago and since he was such a beloved coach in Minnesota, the players certainly have him on their minds while they are playing.

Knowing that this season is dedicated to Saunders, keep an eye

out for the Timberwolves.

There are also some teams that are off to unexpectedly bad starts.

First off is the team that might be off to the worst start of any other team in the league: the Houston Rockets.

The cornerstone of that team is James Harden and the fact that the MVP candidate from last season is only shooting 22 percent in the first three games is alarming.

The Rockets also had a 21 point second half lead on the Miami Heat the other night and ended up losing by 20. I If this keeps up, the Rockets will look just as embarrassing as they have so far, but I don’t expect it to. Harden is way too good to be shooting at 22 percent from the field and nine percent from threepoint range.

The other team that is off to a subpar start compared to how they should be playing is the New Orleans Pelicans.

Right now they are 0-3, and even though Anthony Davis hasn’t seemed to have lost a step from last

season, they are just being disposed of by teams so far. They are giving up 119 points per game, which is historically bad and forewarning of many lost games in the future

if they keep giving up that many points. But I seriously doubt that this will continue, so look for the Pelicans to rebound from their first three losses.

Wikipedia/Creative Commons Carmelo Anthony leads the Knicks in scoring after dropping 25 points against Atlanta and 37 points against Washington so far in the early season.

Highlights from the past week: During the 2015 Fall Metropolitan, the Stags jumped out to an early lead after winning the novice 8, the men’s varsity 8, the women’s varsity 4 and the men’s varsity 4. The men’s novice 8 started things off by capturing a first-place finish, edging Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference rivals Iona and Manhattan.

The men’s varsity 8 captured another first-place medal for the Stags, defending the Grimaldi Cup. The women’s varsity 4 placed entries in two separate races and ended up with victories in both events. Like the women, the men’s varsity 4 featured two events and the Stags posted teams in both races, where they finished fourth in the first event followed by a first place finish in the second.

Fairfield’s field hockey team faced Quinnipiac this past Saturday, scoring two quick goals in the first eight minutes of the game. Quinnipiac would battle back to tie the game at two before Fairfield added another goal to give them the 3-2 advantage heading into the half. Out of the half, Ann Burgoyne ‘17 started the offense for Fairfield after connecting for her third goal on the game. Fairfield’s twogoal lead was not enough as Quinnipiac scored two goals to tie the game and force the game into overtime; the Bobcats would score in the first six minutes to pick up the victory. Despite the loss, the team clinched a spot in the MAAC Championships.

Fairfield women’s swimming and diving team picked up the victory on Oct. 31 at Holy Cross. The women came out with a 189-111 victory, while the men were narrowly edged 155-144. Seven different Stags on the women’s team finished first to give Fairfield a total of 11 victories on the day. Senior Kelly Mulligan led Fairfield as she posted the fastest times in the 100-yard, 200-yard backstroke and in the 200 individual medley. For the men, they posted eight individual victories against Holy Cross. Senior Connor Daly claimed the top spot in the 200-yard butterfly, 200-yard breaststroke and 200 IM. Both teams will travel to take on Marist on Friday, Nov. 6 for a conference matchup Behind the leadership of Sam Daly ‘17, who finished 28th, the Fairfield men’s cross country team finished eighth at the 2015 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday, Oct. 31 at Rosedale Park in New Jersey. Sam Daly finished the 8K course with a time of 24:50.5. He was followed by Nolan Parsley ‘17 in 43rd with a mark of 25:07.54 and Scott Daly ‘19 finished in 45th at 25:08.75.

Following the race, Dan DeBlock ‘16, Sam Daly, Dan Lehman ‘18 and Frank Segreto ‘16 were recognized as members of the MAAC All-Academic Team.

In this week's issue...

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- Saunder dies before season tip-off (Page 14) - Stag Spotlight: Dominic Marshall (Page 15) - Kansas City Royals win World Series in five (Page 15) - Stags win fourth straight against Niagara (Page 16)

This week in sports: Wednesday, November 4 Volleyball vs. Marist, 7 p.m.

Friday, November 6 Field Hockey at Monmouth (MAAC Tournament), 11 a.m.

Men's Soccer vs. Iona (MAAC Tournament), 2 p.m.

Swimming & Diving at Marist, 6 p.m.

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

Saturday, November 7 Rowing at Frostbite Regatta, All-Day Volleyball at Saint Peter's, 1 p.m.

Sunday, November 8 Volleyball at Rider, 1 p.m.

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Timberwolves' Flip Saunders dies before season tip-off

By Conor O'Brien Contributing Writer

Flickr/Creative Commons In his eleventh season as head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Flip Saunders held a 524459 record. Saunders was named the head coach for the NBA All-Star Game twice, in 2004 and 2006.

On Sunday, Oct. 25, the National Basketball Association community was devastated to learn of the passing of Philip “Flip” Saunders, president and head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In late August, it was announced that Saunders had been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma back in June, a type of lung cancer.

The diagnosis was initially optimistic, indicating that Saunders would only miss a limited amount of time, and would be able to return to coach the Timberwolves at some point this season.

However, following complications, it was announced in September that he would miss the whole year.

Saunders’ death continues what has been a tragic year for NBA fans, as hall of fame players Darryl Dawkins and Moses Malone both passed away earlier this year.

Outside of his family, perhaps nobody was more devastated by Saunders’ death then Timberwolves all-star forward Kevin Garnett.

Saunders was the Timberwolves general manager back in 1995, and was the one responsible for initially drafting Garnett.

Together, Saunders and Garnett led some very good Timberwolves teams during the late ‘90s and early ‘00s. Garnett chose to come back to the Timberwolves via trade in the midst of last season, mainly out of respect for Saunders.

Saunders leaves behind a unique legacy in the NBA. While he was the coach of the Timberwolves, the team made the postseason eight out of the 10 years he was there.

He was fired after the team struggled in the 2004-2005 season. Many fans felt the

firing was undeserved. Saunders had led consistently competitive teams and was the most successful coach in team history.

After 10 years, the Timberwolves ownership believed the team needed a new voice. Saunders moved on to lead the Detroit Pistons to three straight conference finals appearances.

He was fired after losing to the Celtics in the 2008 Eastern Conference Finals, and the Celtics of course were led by Saunders’ former player Garnett.

Saunders then proceeded to coach the Washington Wizards. His time in the nation's capital was easily the least glorious of his coaching career.

He was fired after leading the team to a 51-130 record in 2.5 seasons. The one bright spot in his Wizards tenure was that he was influential in the decision to draft John Wall, a current all-star for the Wizards.

Saunders was hired in 2014 to come home for a second stint as the Timberwolves head coach.

Many NBA stars have publicly shown their respect for Saunders.

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers wore shirts saying “FLIP” in pre-game warm ups before their season opener against the Timberwolves.

LeBron James stated in an interview that the NBA had lost “a great basketball mind.”

While Saunders was never able to win a championship, he was able to lead consistently competitive teams.

He was talented enough not only to lead a team on the hardwood, but also make decisions in the front office as a general manager.

His influence on the NBA and the players he coached will not easily be forgotten.

Your 2015-2016 4x5 Columnists:

Patrick Kiernan, Alfredo Torres, Angela Sammarone and Jesse Erickson The Kansas City Royals won the Kobe Bryant just said that "he World Series, did you really think sucks," what are your thoughts? the Mets were going to win?

Men's basketball hosts its first home game this Friday at Alumni Hall, how do you think we"ll do?

Men's soccer travels to Florida this weekend for the MAAC Tournament, any predictions?

Volleyball has won four straight games, what can you say about their play?

As much as it was their year, it also wasn't their year. They weren't supposed to be this good yet. They have plenty of good years ahead of them, and no need to really worry.

But the Yankees are gonna lock it up next year regardless.

When you average about 25 shots per game and can't make half of them, you do suck. Let the young guns do their thing and sit on the bench ya old bum. You already had your glory days.

I hope that they're at least able to get some confidence under their belts before they go into the game against preseason ranked No. 1 North Carolina. Also, I'm sure Jesse has choice comemnts about her love for the basketball team.

Hopefully they can win it all after going on a great run last year ... that's all I have to say, soccer's not really my thing. I once watched a game to watch it end in a 0-0 tie. I wasted three hours watching TV for the score to be the exact same.

Volleyball's always solid, and it seems like they've really regrouped after losing a lot of good seniors in years past. Todd Kress is running a great program there.

To all Mets fans, hope you enjoyed your run. Congrats to Kansas City though, I was hoping for a great series but I should know better than to have hope in the Mets.

Keep an eye out for the Yankees, they're always lurking.

Ah Kobe, you got yourself into this predicament. You don't have Shaq or Pau to help out anymore, it's time to actually play team basketball and pass the ball! C'mon you got Randle and Russell, use them wisely.

Basketball! I'll be there, got to support my Stags. This year's going to be different, trust me, so come by and show support!

I know my guys on the soccer team are going to represent Fairfield to the fullest. After coming so close last year, we're definitely hungry and trust me we need to eat.

Well I've seen firsthand what the volleyball team is capable of and if they continue this great play, the sky is the limit. Coach Todd Kress is doing a great job of working with his young team so far in hopes of a deep playoff run.

I was hopeful for Meaghan's sake because I hate seeing her sad, but Angela Sammarone I'm happy to see the Royals win so Managing Editor that Alfredo can keep his wonderful hair.

I mean, I'm sure he doesn't actually suck. Can someone who makes it professionally actually suck at it? Now, if I say I suck at basketball, at least that's believable.

Keep your head up Kobe.

For the sake of my roommate in the pep band (HI TAYLOR!), I hope they do well because I'm sick and tired of her rants about their losing seasons.

I really hope men's soccer does well. Soak in that Florida sun and come back home with a win for us to write about in The Mirror.

I saw Skyler Day play last week and was in awe of her talent. The volleyball program at Fairfield is just so solid, so I hope to see them continue to do well.

He's prolly looking for some pity. If I Does The Mirror print emojis?? So say I suck, people tell me I don't suck. many emojis to describe how I feel So maybe he's sad about himself and about basketball season. can't find a friend so he's reaching out to the world.

After their miracle run last season, I hope they can take home the MAAC Championship. They deserve it!

I actually tried really hard to answer this question but I can't think about anything except how disgusting the dinner I made was tonight. It's consuming my thoughts. It's killing me.

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This is such a sassy question!!! The Mets had a chance at winning — they did, after all, make it to the World Series.

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Stag Spotlight: Dominic Marshall

By Walter Liska Contributing Writer Junior Dominic Marshall’s first season as a Fairfield Stag has been a successful one; so far, he has seven goals and one assist to his name. In such a competitive league, talent truly stands out in players with the ability to consistently provide opportunities and goals for their team.

Marshall has sent 45 shots on goal, which shows he is not shy when it comes to taking advantage of when he gets the ball. Although teamwork is an instrumental part of the game, Marshall’s individual play-making abilities have made him stand out above the rest of his teammates.

At the age of five, Marshall began playing soccer with his two older brothers who helped grow his interest in the sport. He grew up in Middlesbrough, England where he honed his skills to the point of joining the roster of a League 1 team, Hartlepool United, an under-18 league. League 1 is England’s third division of soccer, mainly consisting of players fighting for contracts for professional teams in the Championship and Premier League. Marshall said of his experiences with Hartlepool United: “It opened the door for me to have a chance to come to the United States.” Playing at such a high level of competition made Marshall a very attractive player to the coaching staff at Loyola University Maryland where he transitioned to after leaving England to come to the United States.

Marshall played two seasons at Loyola and described the level of physicality in U.S. soccer to be much greater than in England: “The

style of play is different. It’s a lot more intense and physical. There are a lot of athletic players in the United States.” Of course moving from one country to another provides a bit of a shock at first, but Marshall caught on to the intense style of play in the U.S. and made 38 appearances for the Greyhounds. However, due to problems of eligibility, Marshall was only able to play in three games during his final year at Loyola before becoming a Stag.

So, how is it that someone who sat the bench most of last year became our top scorer? Well, some may say it's the mindset of a player that’s more valuable than his performance.

Even though he was benched last season, Marshall still looked forward to playing the game at Fairfield, “I'm fortunate to have been given the opportunity to come here where it’s a great environment,” he said. With an amazing coaching staff and the tight bonds that the he formed with his fellow Stags, he became more devoted to train harder and make the best decisions for his team.

Marshall talked about how his teammates influence him to play at the best of his ability and said, “Because we like each other and enjoy each other’s company, we are more willing to fight for each other on the field.” This shows in competition as Marshall squeezes out every inch of talent he has to offer our soccer program to make it as successful as it is today.

Out of the goals he has scored for Fairfield so far, Marshall said the match-winning goal away at Iona College is his favorite. This is not only because it gave Fairfield the win, but also because of the fact that it was an away match

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against one of the top contending colleges. It’s obvious that Marshall is not only developing as a player, but also making the whole team better as the team has already put more shots in the back of the net than last year.

Overall, he believes that “everyone wants to win,” but it takes a certain understanding of

the game to achieve a winning record. With the team acting as a family and developing bonds on and off the field, Marshall is able to impact the team in more ways than just scoring. By raising the bar this year, hopefully his contributions to the team will carry over to future Stags for seasons to come.

Kansas City Royals win World Series in five

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By Stephen Dierks Contributing Writer Being a lifelong Mets fan, the last thing I wanted to hear was that the Kansas City Royals clinched the World Series title. However, it was an exhilarating World Series, with multiple extra-inning games and more than enough drama to go around. Behind a deep lineup, lockdown bullpen and World Series MVP Salvador Perez, the Royals won their first World Series since 1985.

The Royals quickly took the lead in the first inning of Game 1, but the Mets battled back and Jeurys Familia came in to close out the ninth as they led 4-3. All throughout the postseason, the Royals had found a way to come from behind and win in the late innings, and now was one of those times. With a long home run by Alex Gordon to center field, the Royals tied the game and would go on to win in the bottom of the 14th inning with a final score of 5-4.

Game 2 featured a magnificent pitching performance by Johnny Cueto of the Royals.

He had been struggling late in the season and throughout the postseason, however when the lights shined brightest, so did he. Cueto pitched a complete game only giving up one run on two hits. Jacob deGrom of the Mets kept them in the game until the fifth inning when he gave up four runs. The Royals would go on to score three more times in the eighth inning and beat the Mets 7-1.

As the Mets entered Game 3 down 2-0, I could not help but think of how the Mets were also down 2-0 when they won the World Series in 1986. Behind young pitcher Noah Syndergaard the Mets stormed back with their offense, exploding for nine runs and four RBIs by the captain David Wright. The Mets would go on to win by six, 9-3. Once again, I thought of the 1986 Series when the Mets won Game 3 by six runs. Sadly, that’s where the similarities would end.

Game 4 was a heartbreaker for the Mets.

Steven Matz gave the Mets five innings of two-

run ball and rookie Michael Conforto added two home runs. The Mets led 3-2 going into the eighth inning, however an error by Daniel Murphy allowed the Royals to tie the game and then add two more runs to take the lead. Wade Davis proved once again to be unhittable as he closed out the ninth and the Royals won 5-3.

Game 5 was a must-win for the Mets, and who better to pitch than the “Dark Knight” himself Matt Harvey. Harvey pitched his heart out and the Mets led 2-0 going into the ninth.

Although it seemed like he would be taken out after eight innings, lobbying from Harvey and chants of “We Want Harvey” from a raucous Citi Field crowd led manager Terry Collins to keep his starter in to finish the game. This decision would prove costly as Harvey gave up an RBI double to Eric Hosmer and left the game with the tying run on second.

After a grounder by Moustakas moved Hosmer over to third, Salvador Perez stepped to the plate. Perez hit a grounder to third and upon the throw by David Wright, Hosmer dashed towards home. The throw home by Duda was wild and the game was tied. The game remained tied until the top of the 12th when the Royals offense exploded for five runs after yet another Daniel Murphy error and with that the Royals went on to win 7-2.

Since 2006, Mets fans have been saying “wait till next year” and in 2015 “next year” finally came. The Mets had a magical run and after a tough series with the Dodgers, and sweep of the Cubs, they found themselves in the World Series for the first time since 2000.

They made it farther than anyone expected and I am proud to call myself a Mets fan. Although I would have rather been celebrating the Mets with the rest of the Mets faithful at the Canyon of Heroes, I tip my cap to the Royals. They played hard and well, and they deserved to win. Therefore, I congratulate the Royals and their fans. To the Mets, I thank you for giving me a season to remember and a postseason run that I will never forget. We will see you next year Kansas City; 2016 here we come.

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Stags win fourth straight against Niagara

By Alfredo Torres Sports Editor The Stags looked to extend their winning streak to four when they hosted the Purple Eagles of Niagara on Sunday, Nov. 1. After dropping the first set 24-26 to Niagara, Fairfield won the next three with set scores of 26-24, 25-22 and 25-15 to give Fairfield the four-set win behind 14 kills apiece from Skyler Day ’18, Megan O’Sullivan ’17 and Megan Theiller ’18.

“I was a little frustrated with the way we came out on the match. We know Niagara makes you work, but we picked it up. We ultimately pulled off a really hard-fought four-set win, but we’ve got to be ready to go from point one moving forward. There’s no easy matches the rest of the way,” said head coach Todd Kress.

After dropping the first set 24-26, Fairfield looked to bounce back and take the second set. Fairfield struggled to start the set as they were down early 4-10, which forced the Stags to take a timeout to gather themselves and battle back.

“I challenge them a lot in timeouts. It’s about our energy, our effort and our passion. So we talked a lot about that in timeouts when it’s not at the level it needs to be,” said Kress about getting his team back on the right track.

Behind O’Sullivan’s five kills, Fairfield managed to cut the lead to one, 23-24, edging Niagara for the win 26-24.

“It’s huge; that second set was big. That’s a team you don’t want to go down 2-0 against. They fight their tail off defensively and that was huge for us to get that second set no doubt. It was a turning point in the match,” said Kress.

The Stags started off slow once again in the third set, trailing early with a score of 10-14. But after several good possessions by Fairfield, they fought their way back into the game when they took the lead 17-15.

When asked about her team’s ability to battle back, Day said, “We showed a lot of fight out there, so that’s always good to see. Everyone did their job and it’s a lot easier to win that way.”

The third set was back and forth between both teams, consisted of five tied scores and just three lead changes. With the set tied at 22, one team had to go in for the kill.

The Stags answered that challenge and scored three consecutive points to give them the 25-22 set victory.

The start to the fourth set saw Fairfield’s offense on the aggressive end as they jumped out to an early 17-11 lead. Fairfield ran away with the game, as they could not be stopped as the final set saw Fairfield dominating 25-15. “I thought we were the better team in the fourth set ... [We] had them out of system from the end line, did some nice things offensively, got our middles involved and we were the aggressive team in the fourth,” said Kress of the team’s play in the final set.

Day, who finished the game with 14 kills alongside both Theiller and O’Sullivan, and 12 digs, spoke about her play against Niagara: “I can attribute a lot of my performance to my team. It’s really easy to get good swings and get a lot of kills when you know your team is backing you up. I knew that everyone had my back especially on coverage, so it’s a lot easier to do my job when everyone else is behind me.”

Kress added, “I really like to see the balance offense, having 14 of our top three with Theiller, Skyler and Megan O’Sullivan, that’s hard to defend when you have three in double figures.”

Fairfield now improves to 13-9, 8-4 in Metro Athletic Atlantic Conference play and looks to continue its hot play as they head to the conclusion of the season.

“We’ll just look to get better every day. We’re not where we need to be, but we’re better than we were yesterday. We will continue to get better, we’re taking tomorrow off. We’re going to go out on Tuesday and practice. We’ve got a really tough match

against Marist who is arguably the best team in the conference right now, on Wednesday night at home,” said Kress.

Fairfield will end its home stand on Wednesday, Nov. 4 as they host MAAC rival Marist who comes into the game with a 17-8 record, 10-4 in MAAC play.

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