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ITS relocates to accommodate more student technical needs By Catherine Veschi News Editor Three years ago, if a student needed help with fixing a problem on their computer, they would have to trek to Dolan Commons, where they would have found Fairfield’s Informational Technological Services office. Fast forward two years later, and this same student would have been able to access technological support at the ITS office found at a more centralized location, the Dimenna-Nyselius Library Media Center. During the Fall 2015 semester and this past winter break, ITS moved its office space once more. This time, however, ITS’s move involved them relocating to a bigger office space right next door to their former one in the library. According to Jason Victor, the Help Desk manager for ITS, the decision was Catherine Veschi/The Mirror made to expand their office space due to ITS has relocated to a larger office space in the DiMenna-Nyselius Library Media Center. the increased student demand for their services after their relocation to the library. bigger space to accommodate the increased 2015, ITS began to formulate the idea of ex“People loved it so much that we got a traffic,” Victor said. panding their office space, and they decidlot of traffic. It became a very small space, According to Help Desk Coordinator ed to “start a dialogue to make something and we realized that we needed to have a for ITS John Paul Benedetti, around March change.” As a whole, the renovation process
lasted from August to December, as Benedetti noted that the process was finished during finals of the Fall 2015 semester. The chairs and tables found in ITS’s old office were remodeled to fit the look of the new office space, but according to Victor and Benedetti, ITS tried to reuse as much furniture from their old office space as possible. Victor foresees that the enlarged ITS office space will “create more efficiency in terms of organization and being able to help people better and faster.” “By having a larger space, it affords us greater opportunity to provide better services for our customers,” Victor added. ITS employee Carlos Mesquita ‘16 feels that the enlarged office will ameliorate ITS’s ability to assist students with their technological needs. “It gives us more space to engage with our customers and provide training on the issues that they stop by needing assistance with, rather than just fixing their issue and sending them on their way,” said Mesquita. Mesquita added that this “gives our READ
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Fairfield commemorates loss of beloved professor Mirror Staff Report The Fairfield community is mourning the loss of a beloved professor, colleague and friend. On Wednesday, Dec. 30, Associate Professor of Communication Dr. Gisela Gil-Egui was killed in a car crash in Miami. She was 48. Gil-Egui and her husband, Jose Martin Labrador, 52, were being picked up by Gil-Egui’s brother and mother, Miguel Gil and Gisela Margarita Egui Hernandez, from Miami International Airport. The accident occurred on I-95 northbound when a driver heading south on the northbound hit their vehicle. Gil-Egui received her bachelor’s degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela and her master’s and doctorate from Temple University. Gil-Egui has taught at Fairfield for the past 12 years. In a statement released to the University, President Jeffrey von Arx, S.J. wrote that Gil-Egui “taught courses focusing on globalization of mass media and information, mass media, and society, and other subjects,” in addition to assisting students with research and collaborating with faculty on projects. On Monday, Jan. 25, a mass was held at noon at the Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and an informal gathering at the Le-
vee at 7:30 p.m. The memorial in the Quick Center honored the lives of both GilEgui and Labrador through a number of photo montages, songs and eulogies. Members of both Fairfield and Housatonic Community College, the school where Labrador taught, spoke on behalf of the couple, and their fondest memories of them. “Prof. Gil-Egui and I both started working at Fairfield the same year, in 2004,” said Father Mark Scalese, S.J. “While we taught in different departments, I always found her to be so friendly and warm and supportive as a colleague. She was such a caring mentor to her students. We always talk about how important cura personalis is as a Jesuit value at Fairfield, and Prof. Gil-Egui was a shining example of how to do that well.” Other professors had connected with the two of them on a more emotional, private level. “Before Dec. 30, when the world was too much for me, I would go to Jose and Gisela and they would nurse me back to health, said Dr. David Crawford, professor of sociology and anthropology. “Some of the nursing involved tequila. But their best medicine was laughter. They would heal me — in Gisela’s case — by teasing me.” One of the student tributes at Gil-Egui and Labrador’s memorial, Alejandro “Lex” Ulloa ‘14, organized an informal gathering in the Levee.
He was a former student of hers whose life was greatly impacted by Gil-Egui. Roughly 50 people showed up to this event, filled with Venezuelan delicacies, live music, and memorials from people who knew her. “A few days after she had passed away, I knew that a lot of people were going through the same thing I was going through, and I knew that the best thing to get out of that funky state of mind was to do something positive, something that would bring people together, something that would make us happy even for a brief moment,” said Ulloa. Many students were also saddened by the passing of Gil-Egui, those who had her as well as those who may have shared experiences with her. Senior Kristen Feige, on remembering her time with Gil-Egui, said “I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to take a class with Professor Gil-Egui. She was an amazing professor — her enthusiasm was infectious and her passion for communication studies undoubtedly rubbed off on a number of students. Not only that, it was clear that she truly cared about her students and wanted them to succeed. She will truly be missed.” Senior Claire Csenge had the pleasure of traveling to Cuba with Gil-Egui, and said that Gil-Egui was the person that motivated her to continue studying Spanish as well as graduate with a minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
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Senior Carina Nieto concurred with Csenge, as she also had the pleasure of traveling with Gil-Egui on an immersion trip to Nicaragua. “As a film major also enrolled in the honors program here at Fairfield, I knew my options to study abroad were limited given the amount of experience
needed in the industry to obtain a job … In more ways than one, Gisela has shaped me to evolve into a filmmaker, a person with an open mind, as someone willing to connect with others and as person to let her hair down every chance she gets. Gisela truly was and is a role model.”
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Compiled by Brendan Zimmerman Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety. Sunday, 1/17 1:11 a.m. – Two students carrying a stolen stop sign and two Fairfield banners were stopped by public safety. Both students were referred to student conduct. Wednesday, 1/20 11:58 a.m. – The smell of marijuana led RAs to a room in Loyola Hall, where DPS was then called for assistance. DPS found a small amount of marijuana, where one student was arrested for possession. He was also referred to student conduct.
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Thursday, 1/21 11:25 p.m. – An assault occurred at the Townhouse 9 block after one student refused to vacate the area when DPS arrived, resulting in a physical altercation between three students. Minor injuries were reported, and all three students were referred to student conduct. Friday, 1/22 2:51 a.m. – The smell of marijuana led DPS to a room with six people in Campion Hall. All students were referred to student conduct. Saturday, 1/23 1:54 a.m. – The smell of marijuana led DPS to a room with four students in Campion Hall. One student was arrested for possession of a small amount of marijuana, while the others were referred to student conduct. 10:51 p.m. – DPS discovered a small amount of marijuana in a student’s room in Jogues Hall. One student was arrested for possession, while two other students were referred to student conduct. Sunday, 1/24 10:22 p.m. – A report of a small fire led DPS to Townhouse 8 block. The fire was discovered inside of a small trash can, and the cause of it is still under investigation. No injuries were reported. However, other housing violations were referred to, which included the possession of a candle.
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1. 1. San Antonio, Tex. – After the body of Julie Mott, who died in August at the age of 25, went missing from its casket in a funeral home, Mott’s family is suing the funeral home for at least $1 million. Mott’s body has yet to be found.
2. Oklahoma City, Okla. – 29-year-old former Oklahoma City police officer Daniel Holtzclaw has been convicted of raping four women and sexually assaulting several others while he was on duty. Holtzclaw faces up to 263 years in prison.
3. Alabama – Christopher Brooks was killed by lethal injection on Thursday, Jan. 21 in Alabama’s first death sentence in more than two years. Brooks was convicted of raping and killing a woman in 1992. 4. San Francisco, Calif. – A Greyhound bus flipped over on a wet northern California freeway, U.S. Highway 101 south of San Jose, killing two people and injuring at least nine others.
5. Salt Lake City, Utah – During a foot chase after a car crash outside of Salt Lake City, police officer Doug Barney was shot dead and fellow officer Jon Richey was hospitalized after he was shot three times. 6. New York City – Utah residents Charles Konopa and Matthew Clark filed a lawsuit against the New York City Marathon, claiming that the use of a lottery to decide who gets to race in the marathon is illegal, since only the state itself can run chance-based lotteries. 7. Nashville, Tenn. – Andria James, an elementary school tutor, was charged with reckless endangerment after police found three children in the trunk of her Chevy Malibu. Police say that James had a total of nine children in her car. 8. Geneseo, New York – Two current and one former students at the State University of New York in Geneseo were found stabbed to death in an apparent murder-suicide. The suspect, 24-year-old Colin Kingston, was distraught because his girlfriend of three years Kelsey Annese had recently broken up with him. Police identified the bodies as those of Kingston, Annese and 24-year-old Matthew Hutchinson of Vancouver, British Columbia.
News: Around the World By Zachary Durso Contributing Writer San Salvador, El Salvador – Officials in more than four Latin American countries have begun warning women to avoid pregnancy following severe concerns over an illness known as the Zika virus. The virus, which spreads through contact with mosquitoes, has been linked to severe birth defects for pregnant women. The warnings have been issued in Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica and El Salvador following an initial outbreak in Brazil. Juba, Southern Sudan – South Sudan had missed its key deadline to create a formal government after the president increased the number of provinces from 10 to 28. The plan of unity was part of a peaceful agreement formed in late August to end the civil war that has raged in the region since 2013. The president Salva Kiir accused his deputy of plotting a coup. Kiir said he had “reservations” about the deal and therefore appointed further governors for new provinces he created. Rebel delegates arrived in the capital of Juba, and were surprised and angered about the president’s changes. Both sides blame one another for violating the agreement made in August.
Pyongyang, North Korea – University of Virginia student Otto Frederick Warmbier has been recently detained by North Korean authorities when he entered North Korea as a tourist. North Korean news agency KCNA states that he entered the country to “destroy the country’s unity,” adding that he had been “manipulated” by the United States government to do this. U.S. authorities are currently working with a Swedish embassy located in the North Korean capital to collect Warmbier. Tehran, Iran – Chinese president Xi Jinping is one of the first world leaders to visit Iran since international sanctions on the country have been lifted. Jinping met with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani in regards to “negotiate comprehensive agreements.” The two countries have reportedly pledged closer economic and political ties following their talks in Tehran, which resulted in over 17 signed agreements that involved issues such as energy boosting and international trade.
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Administration revisits Core program requirements By Amanda Healey Contributing Writer
Senior Joann Cowley, a film and television major with a minor in English, believes the University’s Core Curriculum takes up too many of the total credits she needs to graduate. “In my senior year, I am still working on the Core. So, yeah, I do think it is a bit excessive,” Cowley said. For the past 35 years, the basic structure to Fairfield’s Core Curriculum has stayed the same. The Core is worth a total of 60 credits; however, the courses required by the different colleges within Fairfield make switching majors between schools difficult. Junior Karen McKeough, a management and music major, expressed her concern that because of the Core, she cannot begin concentrating on the reason she came to Fairfield to study. “I’ve had to push off business classes,” McKeough said. Feeling the pressure of not having been able to start her major until her junior year, in addition to being a member of the Honors Program, has left her to be cautious around registration when scheduling courses. A Change Is Coming Recently, the administration implemented a committee called the Fairfield 2020 Steering Committee which will collectively decide what the University should look like in the year 2020. On this committee, there are multiple task forces, including affordability, varsity athletics and continuing education. One of the task forces is solely focused on revising the Core Curriculum. Christine Siegel, vice president of academic affairs and chairperson of the Core Curriculum Task Force, spoke about what this steering committee is looking at. In addition to the fact that the Core hasn’t been significantly revised in over 30 years, the committee noticed that with the current Core requirements, there is no common experience among undergraduate students because the requirements are different for each school. The task force took a survey of current students, alumni and admitted students regarding the Core. While the majority can appreciate the well-rounded education the Core provides, the general consensus is that it
is too large a burden. There was even a handful of faculty members who found it confusing. “It defines who we are,” Siegel said of the Core. “There are some really good things about it. It exposes students to disciplines and as a Jesuit institution that is important.” Fairfield’s Core Curriculum revolves around Jesuit values, an aspect of Fairfield that administrators, faculty, alumni and students are proud of. Dr. Bruce Berdanier, dean of the School of Engineering, said that Jesuit values play a very important role in the engineering curriculum. His main interest when coming to Fairfield was the Jesuit values and how perfect they were for engineering. “As engineers, we try to address society’s greatest needs,” Berdanier said. “Fairfield has the strongest, more purposefully educated core, but it is very large. We have to market that,” Berdanier said. So, Where’s the Problem? If the Fairfield Core Curriculum is being marketed the way it is, why is the administration looking to change it? “Alumni say the best part of their Fairfield experience was the Core and taking courses in areas that have served them greatly since graduating,” said Dr. Yohuru Williams, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and member of the Fairfield 2020 steering committee. But the number of
It will be difficult to implement and will take a lot of preparation. I am very excited. Overall the proposed changes will be beneficial, especially the interdisciplinary [component]. -Dr. Robert Epstein, associate professor of English required courses in the Core can be tedious, he noted, saying that to most students it feels like a shopping list. The committee’s goal is to preserve the essence of Jesuit education
the Core represents, but to reconcile it with the changes that have taken place over the past 35 years, including ways the Core can work with the rest of the curriculum to best prepare for longterm employment challenges. “The primary goal needs to be making Fairfield a place for students to reach goals,” Williams said. One of the concerns about the current Core is not only its size, but its lack of flexibility. The committee, headed by Dr. Robert Epstein, associate professor of English, has been looking for a way to offer students more choices in their Core education. Epstein said one of the biggest changes the committee is recommending is to implement an interdisciplinary component called Integration. Epstein noted that most of the faculty at Fairfield have taught interdisciplinary courses at other institutions, and he is hopeful that every student at Fairfield will get at least one experience like that. Currently, everything is provisional. Every faculty member must vote and agree on the new curriculum. The voting will happen in three stages, according to Epstein. The first stage of voting will be in February 2016 by the undergraduate curriculum committee. If the Core revision proposal is approved at that stage, Epstein will bring it to the academic council for a second round of voting. If the council votes to approve it, then the vote will go to the general faculty for the final stage. The time frame depends on the outcome of each vote. “That could all happen this semester, but the plan will have to be approved at each stage,” Epstein said. The proposed Core will be organized in three tiers. The first tier is titled Orientation and will be made up of one English course, one math, one religious studies, one philosophy and two foreign language courses. The biggest differences between tier one and the current Core is that nobody will be able to place out of these courses with AP credits and the foreign language courses can be of any level, not only intermediate. The second tier is called Exploration and is made up of eight courses, including literature, visual and performing arts, natural science, social science, math and history.
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English (EN 11, EN 12, and one 100-level literature course) - 3 semesters Modern and Classical Languages - 2-4 semesters (depends on school) Math (1 semester including calculus) - 2 semesters Natural Science - 2 semesters Social Science - 2 semesters History (HI 10 and one 200-level HI course and/or CL 115-116) - 2 semesters Philosophy (PH 101 plus one 200-level PH course) - 2 semesters Religious Studies (RS 101 plus one 200-level RS course) - 2 semesters Philosophy (200 or 300 level), Religious Studies (200 or 300 level), or Applied Ethics - 1 semester Visual and Performing Arts - 2 semesters U.S. and World Diversity - 1 semester each While there are only two tiers, both of which will be required to be completed in the first two years as a Fairfield student, there is a third tier of the new Core called Integration. This will use interdisciplinary education by connecting two seemingly different courses together. There are three options for Integration. The first is Cluster courses in tier two. This will take two separate courses with two different professors
who will work together to structure their courses to connect with one another. The second option of Integration is a team taught course. The third option is a regular, individually taught three credit course in tier two. At the time of this article’s publication in Spring 2015, the information regarding Fairfield 2020’s proposals for Core Curriculum revision was available online. Since then, the information has been taken down.
ITS hopes to provide better service with new office CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 team a better opportunity to share their technical knowledge with our customers, which will then help them become more comfortable with the technology that is so integrated into the work everyone does at Fairfield.” Junior Fallon McKeon was excited to hear that ITS has expanded its office space. “I’ve been to ITS before and they are very helpful, so now that they have a bigger space where they can help more students I think it’d be a great improvement,” McKeon said. While ITS is a service Emma Waters ‘18 has yet to use, she is “glad to hear that they have expanded their office. It always seemed a bit too cramped with the smaller room.” Prior to the expansion of the ITS office, students waiting to receive help were assisted outside the office at the library desks for student use. As the Spring 2016 semester has only just begun, Victor and Benedetti have yet to see any noticeable increase in the number of students utilizing ITS since their relocation. However, Victor predicts
that once the word gets out about the new office space, more students will take advantage of ITS’s enlarged office. Victor mentioned that ITS is grateful to the library for providing their new office space for them. The space had previously been used as the curriculum room, and this room was relocated to the basement of the library. The room that ITS formerly occupied has now been transformed into a reference area for the library. While ITS now has an enlarged office space, Victor and Benedetti still encourage students to utilize the other forms of support that ITS provides that don’t require leaving your dorm room. “Having the Help Desk here in the library is great because we are more centrally located, but it’s really part of an overall push to get greater involvement by people who need the help, so not only do we have the Help Desk, but people can also send emails, we have a website where they can put in requests or submit issues, we’re on Facebook and Twitter, so we see this as sort of a multi-pronged approach to engage our community to provide the best assistance possible,” Victor said.
Catherine Veschi/The Mirror An ITS technician assists a fellow student in the new ITS office space in the library.
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New portrayal of Nancy Drew shouldn't be investigated By Meaghan Conlon Executive Editor Teenage sleuth Nancy Drew will be coming to the small screen courtesy of CBS Productions, and I for one couldn’t be happier. As a child, there was nothing more I wanted to do than to grow up and be a detective like Drew. I had read all of the books by the time I was in third grade, and I envisioned that my teenage and college years would be full of crime, secrets, hidden fortunes and amazing adventures. These books led me to realize that it was important to be smart, confident and to follow your dreams. While I was unaware of it at the time, this series was formative to how I conduct myself now. I’m not a detective and I don’t run around with my best friends solving mysteries, but I refuse to let myself be put down simply because I am a young woman in a society that is maledominated. Drew understood and dealt with this constantly. Drew was an important literary role model for me and, with the news that Drew will be a non-Caucasian character, she has the opportunity to influence and be a positive role model for a new generation of young girls across different ethnicities and a proper reflection of the diversity of our country in an era with limited ethnic stars on
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Emma Roberts portrayed Nancy Drew in the 2007 film adaptation of the popular book series.
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television. The lack of representation for minorities, especially females, on mainstream television is problematic; it leaves a gap in terms of respectable role models that hopefully Drew can fill. It is vital to the mental health of young people to have someone to look up to. Drew is a strong character, who is not defined by her looks, but rather her intelligence and skill; there shouldn’t be any problem with her being of Hispanic, Asian or African American descent. It sends a powerful message to young girls of any race that they can — and should — be successful and respected. Which is why, on the heels of a very white Oscars, the news that CBS is planning on having a television show with a non-white Drew deserves more attention. It is a chance for a person of color to step into the shoes of an iconic figure and step out of the stereotype or side character that minority actors are often reduced too. I applaud CBS, who made the decision to “cast color-conscious,” and add a show that is a small, but important step nonetheless, toward bridging the gap in terms of equal representation in film and television. Over the past few years, there have been some attempts to bring diversity to well-known figures. Some television shows, like “Hawaii 5-0” and “Elementary” have changed the gender of a supporting character; however, the main character is still a heterosexual white male. Sure, a checkmark was made on a little sheet, but I don’t think one female character makes up for the large gender imbalance seen on screen — and the number of women that are relegated to love interests only. There is always a mixed reaction to taking “beloved” characters and changing an aspect of them. There was a very poor reception to Michael B. Jordan’s portrayal of Johnny Storm in the reboot of the Fantastic Four movies. However, there have also been extremely positive responses to having a non-Caucasian take over a previously held Caucasian role like Kamala Khan, the new Ms. Marvel and the first Muslim superhero to headline her own comic book. What I see as the difference between these two is the mediums that they are from — one is on the big screen and the other is still trapped in the pages of her comic book. We are so accustomed to seeing people like Chris Hemsworth as the hero that our brains reject seeing someone like Lupita Nyong’o as someone who could save the day. I think that people who are up-in-arms about these changes need to reevaluate themselves. Much of the sources that these are based on are outdated and, in some cases, created before Civil Rights was even enacted. We live in a modern and diverse society — and that should be reflected in popular media. Our television and movies should have characters that mirror the composition of our society, not yet another series focusing on a heterosexual white male with a
The NFL has finally acknowledged what year we are in. Last Wednesday, the Buffalo Bills hired the NFL’s first full-time female assistant coach. Kathryn Smith, who has been promoted to quality control special teams assistant coach, has been a part of the NFL since 2003, where she interned with the New York Jets. In 2005, she became a college scouting intern, and two years later, a personnel assistant. She worked as an administrative assistant to Bills’ head coach Rex Ryan in his last season with the Jets in 2014. According to Ryan, Smith’s promotion was inspired by the San Antonio Spurs’ hiring of former WNBA player Becky Hammon as an assistant coach in 2014, while
the Sacramento Kings hired Nancy Lieberman as an assistant coach in 2015. The Arizona Cardinals also hired Jen Welter as the first female coach in NFL. Smith’s new job brings the grand total of female coaches coaching male athletes in the NFL up to two, tying the NBA’s tally for gender diversity in the U.S.’s professional sports organizations. The MLB, NHL and MLS have no female coaches. Coaching positions in American professional sports leagues continue to be dominated by males; women have only entered the picture in the last two years. But that number does not compare to the number of years women have spent enjoying the game of football, showing how Smith’s entrance, and any female en-
token minority character simply to claim “diversity.” People are blinded by their own bigotry when it comes to recognizing the lack of diversity in television and film media. We need to have more of a balance in the types of characters, not only the leads, but the supporting characters as well, in order to fix this large racial and gender imbalance. Right now, it is recognized and applauded when an entertainment industry makes a show that features a main character that is non-Caucasian. But this should not be news. There should be a healthy mix of various racial and gendered leads for television shows so that one day it is not news that a previously conceived character, such as Drew, will not be white. We as a society need to recondition ourselves to expect to see many diverse roles on television and in movies; it is a reflection of our culture and our country. There is no need for yet another white, heterosexual male main character; that is not a recipe for a show to be successful. The lead of “Quantico,” which premiered earlier this year, is Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, who won a People’s Choice award. If that mentality holds true, then there should be no reason why Drew should have negative reception. There is so much more at stake here than checking off a diversity tick mark for an entertainment company; this is an opportunity for those who are generally not represented to have someone to look up to. While there is no release date set yet, I look forward to watching a modern take on Drew’s character.
trance to the NFL, is simply overdue. What is more distressing is that there are some who continue to believe that women do not belong in the NFL. Those people belong to the homogenous population that has dominated this profession. Kevin Kiley, a radio host in Cleveland, said that “Football is about physical advantage. [Women] are at a loss when it comes to the reference points of football ... But don’t set people up to fail. She couldn’t possibly be qualified to the same level that a man could be qualified to do that.” To criticize Smith’s hiring based on the assumption that, as a woman, she cannot understand the physicality it takes to play football, is misunderstanding the meaning
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of qualification. Has Kiley heard of the Independent Women’s Football League, or does he choose to ignore it as it is not considered “real football”? Unfortunately, Kiley, like others, sees qualification based on someone’s sex, which could not be farther from its definition. Based on her years of experience working in the NFL and in college, Smith is well-qualified. It would be a welcome change if more women over the next few years are hired by professional sports organizations to coach. It would be even better to reach a day when individuals like Smith are not making headlines because of gender or race, but because of their talent and experience that qualifies them for the job.
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'Fuller House' will recreate childhood memories
What are your thoughts on the complaint that there is a lack of diversity in Oscar nominees?
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“I think it’s wrong because I think that there should be diversity and it’s not right that everyone is white. It should be a mix of races.”
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“I think that [the complaints] pretty accurate because I was annoyed by that too. There are so many white nominees and I was looking for more diversity.”
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“I am disappointed, but not surprised by the 2016 Oscar nominations. The film industry has a major problem with lack of diversity. I am not only referring to racial-ethnic diversity..."
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“Fuller House” is set to premiere on Netflix Feb. 26 and I can barely contain my excitement. While a lot of devoted “Full House” fans may fear the revival due to the new producers and, of course, the Olsen twins refusing to come back, I would argue that the up and coming reunion will hold all of the same charm while also adapting to the expectations of modern television. Like a lot of “Full House” fans, I grew up watching the show and I gained insight into the ups and downs of growing up along with the responsibility it came with. Between the three main daughters on the show, almost every age group and the struggles that come with certain ages were addressed. However, with the ending of “Full House,” the generation of fans continued to age without the charming family. The revival of “Fuller House” will allow the fan base to reconnect and relate to the modern struggles of adulthood. It will be interesting to see how the characters have grown up and deal with the same issues I am dealing with now. Between graduating high school to attending college and possibly starting their own family, D.J., Stephanie and Kimmy will once again bring relatability to the TV. A lot of “Full House” fans fear the revival of “Fuller House” due to the new producers. While at first I can understand their hesitancy because the original producers were so captivating, I urge those who are worrying to look at the many successful shows that Netflix is currently airing. Some of the most popular shows like “Orange is the New Black” and “House of Cards” have been written and produced by Netflix. Both of these shows act as a testament to Netflix’s ability to develop entertaining series. While I understand that a new producer creates worries of inconsistency, I believe that it will benefit the updated take that the revival is trying to emphasize. Netflix has been extremely effective in airing shows and the new producers may add a new twist that this
classic series needs to have a successful return. The main reason I will be sure to watch “Fuller House” is because the producers were able to bring back the majority of the cast. While the Olsen twins will be dearly missed for their role as Michelle Tanner, the rest of the cast will be back on camera. From simple catch phrases like “cut it out,” which has already been featured in the teaser, to the familiar gang hanging in the family room, the trailer promises a lot of the same charm. Nearly 90 percent of the reason I watched “Full House” was to see the loving dynamic between all of the family members. While I personally found the plot somewhat cheesy and at times mundane, the delightful quirks of each character kept the show alive and dear to my heart. “Fuller House” will once again bring this dynamic back to the screen and I think that is reason alone to watch the Netflix revival. So would you say I’m excited for “Fuller House”? In the famous words of Michelle Tanner, “You got it, dude!” 4.
The Olsen twins at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival.
Presidential debates should inspire insight, not indignity “loser” by presidential candidate Donald Trump. Many people laugh off comments similar to Christie’s and Trump’s that are made by the candiThe 2016 presidential debates have become dates. However, doing so suggests that the way the the stomping ground for malicious verbal attacks candidates speak to each other is acceptable when and hateful criticism. Instead of solely tuning it is not. This acceptance of bad behavior sends in to see what each candidate hopes to bring to the wrong message to young children and teenour country in the coming years, more and more agers who may have heard these remarks during people have been watching to see what the next debates or once they went viral online. bombastic comment will be. The disrespect that the candidates have Most recently, current New Jersey gover- shown not only to each other, but also to the curnor and Republican presidential candidate Chris rent president, during the presidential debates, is Christie made a personal address to President staggering. In the latest instance, Christie said that Barack Obama at the most recent Republican De- “we” are not against Obama, but rather his polibate on Jan. 14. Christie said that in the fall, the cies. However, in the segment when he addressed president was going to have his “rear end” kicked Obama, the only way it can be taken is as a perout of the White House. In a likewise fashion, sonal attack. everyone from Rosie O’Donnell to rival RepubliWhile some may not agree with the curcan candidate Ben Carson has been designated a rent policies in place in our country, that is not an excuse to deliber8. ately insult our current leader. Rather, the candidates should be expressing how they wish to change or improve the policies in place. Instead of maliciously criticizing our country currently, the focus of the debates should be discussing and offering potential solutions. It is easy to say that something or someone is wrong, but much harder to elaborate on how the perceived problem can be resolved. The insults and mocking comments have made Governor Chris Christie at the 2014 Conservative Political Action the debates into a realConference in National Harbor, Maryland.
By Ariana Puzzo Opinion Editor
ity spectacle rather than a showing of educated candidates, which all of them are. Rather than solely focusing on the questions asked by the moderators and discussing their intentions if they are elected into office, these men and women are more focused on undermining each other by calling each other names and insulting each other’s intelligence when there is no question that they would not be where they are standing currently if they were not intelligent people. From the debates that I have watched, I have been appalled by the behavior of these grown men and women because not only is it unprofessional, but it is also the type of behavior that is discouraged in children. Simplified, these adults are doing nothing more than bullying each other. Ironically, on Jan. 5, 2011, Gov. Christie signed into law P.L.2010, Chapter 122, an act concerning Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying in school settings that amended various parts of the statutory law. Rather than simply enacting P.L.2010, Chapter 122, Christie should be practicing the legislation in his own campaign. By signing the legislation and then behaving differently, he is setting a negative example to those who are expected to behave respectfully in a school setting. The behavior that has been exhibited by Christie most recently, as well as by the other candidates is unacceptable. In particular, since Christie was elected governor of New Jersey, he has behaved similarly, exhibiting the type of behavior toward other people that students are punished for in school. Additionally, for Christie to say that Obama will be getting his “rear end” kicked out of office
is ludicrous since the he has been elected for two terms; so, even if in the past seven years the Republican presence has increased to be “the biggest majority since the 1920s in the House [of Representatives],” as Christie stated, there is no ability to deny that he was still elected and considered by the people to be the most suited for the role as our Commander in Chief. The debates are becoming less about communicating useful information that will inform voters of who they believe is best suited for office. I would not necessarily suggest that anyone boycott the debates because watching them does show voters the character of each candidate and can help one come to a decision as to whether they can get behind them. However, I would recommend finding additional means of finding information about the candidates that will provide the same, but more coherent explanations, such as the personal websites of the candidates. The continued use of insults and unprofessional language sets a tone that is wrong for our country and in direct conflict with the behaviors taught to America’s youth. When we envision our country’s leader, we imagine someone who creates unity, not someone who is divisive and disrespectful to whoever does not agree with his or her politics. As we go forward and approach the primaries, we should be more mindful of how the candidates engage on stage and focus more on how their behavior reflects not only their personal image, but how their behavior will also potentially reflect on the future image of our country.
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'The Stars Look Very Different Tonight:' The Life and Times of David Bowie By Andrew DaRosa Vine Editor
Whether you recognize him as the ethereal spaceman Ziggy Stardust, or the mischievous goblin king Jareth from the 1986 cult classic, “Labyrinth,” David Bowie defied cultural norms and established himself as one of the greatest performers of the past century. With two Grammys, an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and even a constellation named after him, Bowie’s legacy will live long past his recent death and his fame will permeate our memories forever. On Jan. 10, “the stars looked very different” as the world lost a music, film, fashion and cultural icon in Bowie. Succumbing to an 18 month battle with liver cancer, Bowie never outwardly showed his pain and frustration, releasing the critically-praised “Blackstar” two days before his death and also on his 69th birthday. The world was took by shock as many expected a musical comeback by Bowie for 2016, but instead were subject to painful sorrow. Many celebrities took to Twitter and other social media to express their grief such as Lorde, Madonna, Brian Eno and Conan O’Brien. Even Arcade Fire and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band threw a parade to commemorate the legacy that shut down New Orleans. With a career spanning back to 1962 at the age of 15, Bowie displayed an uncanny knack for music as a performance art; this fully took prominence in 1972 when Bowie adopted the persona of Ziggy Stardust as well as the release of the seminal album, “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.” From there on, Bowie had adopted various personas throughout his musical career to compliment album releases such as the Thin White Duke, Major Tom and Aladdin Sane.
Wikimedia/Creative Commons Bowie (above) performs live in 1987 at the height of his musical career.
His fashionable eclecticism has cemented Bowie not only as a rock deity, but a sexually-complex individual as well as a political staple against the themes of fascism of the post-Cold War era. Spiritually, Bowie transcended our modest world and aligned himself in the upper pantheons of divine simplicity, often blurring the lines between god and man amongst his fans. His whole life was a constant illuminating beacon of reinvention that worked to his favor and added fuel to the fiery passion that kept his fan base coming back for more each time he adopted a new persona. I remember the first time I heard Bowie; I was around nine and was experimenting with music when I found “Rebel Rebel” on loop on my iPod. At the time, I never truly understood the mythology behind the voice, but his instrumental layering and vocal intensity was just so passionate that I simply could not pry myself away from that distorted progression and addicting chorus even today. From there, I immersed myself in exploring the mythos of Bowie and understanding the complexity of the sexual and political intensity behind his lyrics. As I write this article, I still find difficulty in accepting the passing of my favorite glam rock icon almost three weeks ago. Though his earthly compass has faded away, his eternal spirit will forever live on with me and countless other fans who were blessed enough to be testament to each masterpiece he graced us with. As best summarized by “Ziggy Stardust,” “He played it left hand/But made it too far/Became the special man.”
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Spiller's Study (Abroad) Guide London Calling: Prepare for Departure
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By Shea Spiller Abroad Columnist Welcome to the Study (Abroad) Guide, an amateur handbook for all things study abroad from traveling to food and nightlife. For the next 15 weeks, I will be studying and living at Regent’s University in London, England. After being in London for one week, I still know so little — aside from the location of every American food chain in the city (Hi, Starbucks!). Hopefully, as the weeks go on and I see more of England and the rest of Europe, these guides will be able to serve as both a place for advice and an inspiration for your own adventures abroad. Prepare In my experience, packing is one of those universally-hated tasks that everyone tries to avoid for as long as possible. There's really no perfect time to start packing — a week before your trip is too early and makes you feel like an over-achiever while starting the night before is chaotic and usually ends in a) tears b) a nest-like pile of clothes or c) crying while laying on top of a nest-like pile of clothes. After attempting to fit four months of my life into one suitcase, one of my most important pieces of advice is to continuously weigh your suitcase as you pack. You may be able to stuff your bag to the brim, but keeping everything under 50 pounds is more challenging than you would imagine. Secondly, learn from my mistake and buy a carry-
on bag that has wheels. There are few things more miserable than lugging an L.L. Bean duffle bag through the airport along with your backpack and suitcase after a full day of travel. Depart When packing your in-flight essentials, leave behind the stack of magazines and books that you think you’ll be reading, especially if you’re taking a red-eye, or overnight, flight. It’s too dark to read and you’ll probably be too tired to do much of anything. We all know that the second the plane takes off you’ll be watching one of the free movies instead of starting that novel you’ve been meaning to read for the past year. Arrival Have a plan for arrival set ahead of time. Do you need a cab? A bus? A train? And how much does everything cost? Speaking of cost, be sure to exchange as much money as you think you’ll need into the local currency before leaving home. When you exchange money in another country, they add on other fees that you wouldn’t have had to pay at home, and believe me, those fees add up. You’ll want to save as much as you can, especially if you’re in England where the dollar is much weaker than the pound. Stay tuned for more guides to London and Europe — Cheers! Cheerio! And other clichés!
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Tuning in to The Mirror's TV picks By Andrew DaRosa Vine Editor
By Colleen O'Connor Assistant Vine Editor
Thursday, Feb. 11 – Thursday nights on ABC, otherwise known as TGIT, feature a lineup of Shonda Rhimes’ most compelling television dramas. “Grey’s Anatomy,” 8 p.m. – Whenever “Grey’s Anatomy” comes back from any sort of hiaFrom the return of everyone’s favorite crooked lawyer to the premiere of Mick Jagger’s tus, viewers can be sure to expect the unexpected. A shortlist of what should be covered in the take on the 1970s rock scene in New York City, the TV landscape is looking vast for the up- coming weeks: Meredith’s near-death experience after a patient’s brutal attack, more inforcoming winter months. With the return of favorites and the premieres of promising mation concerning Owen’s mysterious sister and the (potential) new series, 2016 is already being geared to be one of the most interesting years in final verdict on Jackson and April’s relationship. television. Below is a list of this season’s most anticipated shows and series as well as a “Scandal,” 9 p.m. – After tastefully tackling Olivia’s decision mini-synopsis as what to expect from each gem. to go through with her abortion in the midseason finale, “Scandal” Thursday, Jan. 28 returns to deal with the aftermath of her decision and her relationship “You, Me and The Apocalypse,” NBC, comedy, 8 p.m. – In the brink of global extermiwith Fitz, which cooled despite Fitz’s divorce from his wife Mellie. nation, Jenna Fischer (“The Office”) joins Rob Lowe and Megan Mullally in London as the “How to Get Away with Murder”, 10 p.m. – Viola Davis returns as motley crew attempts to wait out the apocalypse by watching it unfold on TV. the relentless Annalise Keating, a defense attorney and professor of crimiFriday, Jan. 29 nal law. Even though viewers discovered who shot her and why she spent “The Vampire Diaries,” The CW, drama, 8 p.m. – Following in the heels of the popularity the first half of the season bleeding out on the floor, don’t expect that to be of “Twilight,” this show returns from a two-month hiatus to finish out the seventh season and the end. to discover what happens inside the phoenix stone to Friday, Feb. 12 everyone’s favorite love-to-hate vampire, Damon “The Amazing Race,” CBS, reality competition, Salvatore. 8 p.m. – Currently entering its 28th season, “The Sunday, Jan. 31 Amazing Race” is set to feature teams of two ranging in re“Grease Live!,” FOX, musical, 7 p.m. – By lation from friends to professional Frisbee players. Certain pulling in big names like Aaron Tveit (“Les Mislegs of the race are also set to take place in never-beforeerables”) and Julianne Hough (“Dirty Grandpa”) to traveled countries like Colombia, Georgia and Armenia. play star-crossed lovers Danny and Sandy, the 1971 Sunday, Feb. 14 musical seems poised to make a comeback for the “Vinyl,” HBO, drama, 9 p.m. – Join Terence Winter, younger generations. Vanessa Hudgens also stars Martin Scorsese and The Rolling Stones’ frontman, Mick as Rizzo, the de facto leader of the “Pink Ladies.” Jagger, as they premiere their latest series on the corrupTuesday, Feb. 2 tion and greed behind the rock ‘n’ roll scene of the 1970s “American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. in New York City. Simpson,” FX, drama, 10 p.m. – This season’s itera“The Walking Dead,” AMC, horror, 9 p.m. – With the tion of the pulp murder-mystery anthology series rise of The Wolves and the upcoming threat of Neegan, it Wikimedia/Creative Commons will follow the 1990 murder trial of O.J. Simpson will take Rick and his band of survivors everything they have with none other than Cuba Gooding Jr. portraying the titular antagonist. in order to survive the road ahead. The stakes are high and the anticipation is higher as no one Wednesday, Feb. 3 is safe, even in the homely community of Alexandria. “Baby Daddy,” Freeform, comedy, 8:30 p.m. – The fifth season picks up where the fourth Monday, Feb. 15 left off, with a hesitant Riley and Danny dealing with the aftermath of Danny’s impulsive pro“Better Call Saul,” AMC, drama, 10 p.m. – From seedy defense lawyer to criminal masposal. As Ben puts an end to the love triangle that was a focal point of the series, Riley and termind behind Walter White in “Breaking Bad,” Saul Goodman is the man of many hats. The Danny have a chance to make their relationship work, providing an interesting backdrop to second season of this highly-acclaimed series follows Goodman as he climbs up the ladder of the season. organized crime while making us laugh all the way up. Friday, Feb. 5 Sunday, Feb. 21 “Animals,” HBO, animated comedy, 11:30 p.m. – Ever feel like you have an elephant on “Girls,” HBO, comedy, 10 p.m. - The tagline for this season, “They may be older, but your chest? That question will be answered as HBO unravels a new series on animals with they’re no wiser,” is an accurate summary of events to come as “Girls” enters into its secondhuman-like issues that will certainly become a modern social critique. to-last season. Hannah appears to finally be happy with Fran, but will that last? Also watch out Monday, Feb. 8 for Marnie’s wedding and Shoshanna’s antics in Japan. “Castle,” ABC, drama, 10 p.m. – By far one of the best police procedurals on air, “Castle” Monday, Feb. 29 returns from its three-month hiatus of season eight to focus on the struggle newly-appointed “Gotham,” FOX, drama, 8 p.m. – Gotham isn't safe as criminals are on the loose with The Captain Beckett and her team of homicide detectives face when it comes to the worst of what Penguin pulling strings in Gotham’s underbelly. It’s up to everyone’s favorite police chief, Jim New York City’s crime life has to offer. Gordon, to take on the crime wave, though orphan Bruce Wayne is looking pretty powerful as well.
Cooking with Colleen: Coffee pros and cons By Colleen O'Connor Assistant Vine Editor
Whether it’s dark or light roast, from Dunkin Donuts or a local coffee shop, many people (including myself) can’t get enough coffee. As a self-proclaimed coffee addict, I have spent far more time than I care to admit looking for reasons to validate my coffee consumption and feed my addiction. To my surprise, I found that according to Medical News Today, coffee in moderation (one or two 8-ounce cups a day) can actually do much more good than harm, though too much can have adverse effects on your health. If you are looking to keep your addiction and stay healthy, here are a few of the benefits to drinking coffee. It lowers the risk of various liver diseases. Studies conducted by the National Institute of Health have shown benefits to drinking coffee when it comes to diseases such as liver cancer. Coffee can even help prevent cirrhosis, especially cirrhosis brought about by alcoholism, whereas other beverages with caffeine cannot. The same applies for liver cancer, though not to the same degree. It improves energy levels. Nearly every single professor I’ve had has validated this claim. Once that midday funk rolls around and you lose all motivation to do work, a cup of coffee is the best way to re-energize yourself and give yourself that boost to finish off classes with a bang. Drinking coffee before working out can also give you extra energy to help you complete your exercise routine; however, drinking just coffee can dehydrate you, so make sure you drink plenty of water if you plan on doing this. Before some of my races in high school, I would have an iced coffee and some water, leading to some of my best times. It lowers the risk of neurological and mental health problems. In the same study conducted by the National Institute of Health, it was determined that people, especially women, who drink coffee have a lower risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s. However, these studies do not take into consideration those with the genetic disposition to develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. According to the website for the Journal of American Medical Association, coffee can also help fight depression, especially in women. Those subjects in the study who drank coffee were found to have a lower risk of developing depression than those who did not.
It is a source of many needed vitamins and nutrients. According to Authority Nutrition, coffee is where many people get needed antioxidants. Coffee also provides people with part of the daily recommended dose of vitamins B2 and B5 as well as part of the daily recommended dose of potassium, which is also found in bananas. If you stick to the daily recommended serving, coffee can be a resourceful part of your diet. However, drinking coffee in excess can lead to many negative side effects. Too much coffee, especially on an empty stomach, can cause heartburn and increase the likelihood of developing stomach ulcers. So, even though coffee can be healthy, it like many other healthy foods and beverages should be consumed in moderation.
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by Nicole Funaro
Staying snug in snoods Despite the mild temperatures of December, we have been greeted on campus this month by frigid 20-degree weather and a foot of snow. While bundling up for the long trek to class in what feels like arctic temperatures may include Michelin man-style coats, clumsy gloves and bulky knit scarves, you don’t have to sacrifice your style at the onset of winter weather. Women can easily solve this problem with a few simple substitutions. For example, try swapping out your chunky knit scarf for a faux fur snood. When done in an ever-popular faux fur, these relatives of the infinity scarf will keep your neck warm while keeping the cold air out — while of course, keeping you fashionable all season long. Wearing mittens or gloves in the winter can be cumbersome, but luckily you can forgo the handwear without forgoing warmth by wearing arm warmers. These tube-like creations can extend up to your bicep and often come with cutouts for your thumb so you can also cover your palms. This way, you can keep your arms and palms warm while still having your hands free to check your phone on the walk to class. Guys also have several options to replace traditional winter accessories. Although snoods are also available for men, you should leave the faux-fur styles to the ladies and instead opt for knit snoods in rich colors like cobalt blue, burgundy or olive green. Such colors are pseudo-neutrals, or tones that are slightly more vibrant than the basic neutrals of black, brown, grey and navy, but are subtle enough to be paired with other colors in an outfit; this ensures that the scarves can be paired with multiple looks, even those with several colors and patterns. When traditional gloves prevent you from answering your friend’s text message, try out tech gloves; these gloves either have small slits in the fingertips or special touch pads on the fingers that allow you to text and make calls on your touchscreen devices. Some styles are even done in leather, creating a functional and stylish solution to dressing for the cold weather. Both guys and girls can avoid bulky outerwear this season with coats lined with Thinsulate, an unobtrusive insulation fabric made of synthetic fibers. While coats with Thinsulate may sound like something you would wear to go camping, J.Crew makes wool coats for both men and women with this thermal insulation, allowing you to look stylish in your favorite brand without compromising warmth. Dressing for the diving temperatures can be a hassle, but with these simple solutions, you’ll look cool even in the coldest of temperatures. Contributed by Fairfield University Pinterest/Creative Commons
'The Revenant' proves to be formidable Oscar contender By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant Vine Editor Leonardo DiCaprio has done it again. After four Oscar nominations, the entire world is asking the same question as the Academy Awards draw closer: Will 2016 be Leo’s year at last? “The Revenant,” DiCaprio’s newest film, is the inspiring true story of Hugh Glass, an 1820s fur trapper who survived a vicious bear mauling and was left for dead among the snowy mountains of the Dakota Territory by the rest of the members of his hunting party. The film is nuanced and detailed in ways that pay credit to director Alejandro González Iñárritu, who already has three Oscars under his belt for his 2014 film “Birdman.” The direction and screenplay of the film are as stunning as DiCaprio’s acting. The movie, which is based off of a 2002 book of the same name by Michael Punke, is both detailed and magnificent in its scope. Despite the fact that the events portrayed in the film actually took place in the summer of 1823, Iñárritu ingeniously decided to set it in the winter instead. The huge, sweeping shots of snowy mountains and frozen rivers perfectly symbolized the hopelessness and utter loneliness of Glass in a huge and terrifyingly beautiful world. DiCaprio’s performance is undoubtedly the high-
light of the film. According to DiCaprio himself, this was “the most challenging” role he has ever played. The film depicts the man dragging himself on the ground in the snow, swimming in freezing rivers, sleeping in the belly of a dead horse and going to the extreme of eating raw bison liver. Because Glass is alone for the majority of the film, he does not have too many lines. However, this is part of the genius of his performance. The focus is on the emotion of his performance through facial expression and body language, without uttering a single word. DiCaprio’s raw emotion contrasted perfectly with the emotionless cynicism of his on-screen enemy John Fitzgerald, Glass’s fellow fur trapper who is responsible for leaving him for dead, portrayed by Tom Hardy (“Mad Max: Fury Road.”) While it was easy to hate Fitzgerald, it was also impossible to not respect Hardy for such an excellent portrayal of a villain. He makes the audience despise him for his selfish worldview, which comes to a head when he leaves Glass behind, despite knowing full well that he is still alive. He is the kind of selfish, moneydriven man with no attachment to anyone but himself that you just love to hate. Despite the fact that the villain was enthralling, it was DiCaprio’s emotion that was the highlight of the film. Particularly touching was Glass’s bond with his half-Pawnee son Hawk portrayed by Forrest Goodluck in his debut
role. The boy faces much derision for his native roots, but he and his father’s bond overcomes all their difficulties. It is a love for his son that gives the onscreen Glass the will to survive his ordeal. Despite being jarring for the viewer, another high point of the film was the use of violence. The bear attack scene was difficult to watch, emphasizing the raw violence and pain by using long, drawn out shots. This causes the audience to feel for Glass even more and understand the absolute mercilessness of nature when it is up against humankind. The theme of violence is furthered even more in the climax of the film in which Glass faces off with Fitzgerald, a scene which calls the audience back to the bear scene with its rawness and realism. Receiving Oscar nominations for “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993), “The Aviator” (2004), “Blood Diamond” (2006) and “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013), it seems to many that either fate or the Academy are against Leonardo DiCaprio. However, many DiCaprio fans are hopeful that “The Revenant” may be the film that will finally get Leo his Oscar. “The Revenant” was nominated for twelve Academy Awards, the most nominations of any film this year. It remains to be seen how many it will win, but it seems hopeful that, on Feb. 28, Leo will finally take home the much coveted Oscar.
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Heard It Through The GrapeVINE By James Della Rocca Contributing Writer
In exploring the musical diversity and eclecticism of our student body, we over at The Vine have collaborated to create a new column, “Heard it through the GrapeVINE.” Each week, we’ll ask a different member of the Fairfield community for a list of songs that they’re listening to and furthermore, create playlists accessible through our Spotify account. Through this piece, The Vine will attempt to learn something different about the musical tastes on our campus and the infinite possibilities that music can create. Our first spotlight is Gianna Llewellyn ‘19, a film, television and media arts major. Llewellyn enjoys pop-punk and hardcore rock and feels as though her passion buds from her experience, predominately that “it’s loud, fast and deliberately offensive. You hear screaming and depressing lyrics, but all I hear is passion and a taste of the real world. I also like to see the look on people’s faces when this little blond girl bangs her head to hardcore screamo music in the library.”
“The Kill” – Thirty Seconds to Mars “You Make Me Sick” – Egypt Central “My Medicine” – The Pretty Reckless “Gunfight” – Sick Puppies “Stars” – SIXX:A.M. “Party Poison” – My Chemical Romance “Fourth of July” – Fall Out Boy Do you want to be featured in this section? Please email a list of 5-7 songs that tickle your fancy and also a picture that we can use for the column to vine@fairfieldmirror.com. To listen to the playlist above, scan the QR code below to access our Spotify account.
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Inkwell Spotlight 'Haircut'
ByMarc Lee Executive Editor at The Inkwell Today there was a new voice inside my head, one which I didn’t recognize from the usual plethora of mindless chittering that usually spreads itself within my mind. Made curious by this newcomer, I set about a bit of introspection to better acquaint myself with it. It was upon beginning this attempted reflection that I began listening to what the voice was saying, and it was upon hearing fully what the voice was saying, that I began to become concerned. “Shave it!” “Shave it!” “Shavvvvvvveeeeeee it off!” This was a very foreign voice indeed, never before had any aspect of my personality taken so great an offense to my hair as to want to shave it off entirely. Certainly, there must have been some mistake, I know that my haircut wasn’t great but— It was upon calling the image of the haircut to my mind that a sudden realization about the voice occurred to me. Thinking about the haircut made the voice grow louder, as though the source was being brought into focus. Following the voice back now through its booming and repetitive message, I found the source. The hairs upon my head had gained footing, they had merged during the process of my most recent haircut, and now they wanted to be shaved. At this, I engaged the haircut’s voice in conversation. I asked what brought their voice into my head on this day, but I heard no response save the repeated “Shave, shave, shave.” I asked about its state of being, I asked about its comfort atop my head, I even asked it if the shampoo was of an agreeable brand, yet still no reply did I receive. Finally, I asked it directly “Why do you so wish to be shaved??” At this, there came a pause from the hair’s voice. Instead of its near rhythmic drumming giving the command to shave, it seemed almost to hum for a moment, before the shouting condensed into one voice, a smaller voice, but a strong voice. It said to me, “It is not us we wish to be shaved… it is the beard.” And with that, the war began. Pinterest/Creative Commons
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COFFEE BREAK Editor: Allison White
... As Overheard in Barone Compiled by Alexis Dizenzo Contributing Writer
“The new stairs going up to Barone are interesting.” “Syllabus week? More like pick your seat week.”
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“I think I forgot how to open my mailbox and do laundry.” “The Wi-Fi in this place keeps getting worse.” “Why is this weekend’s winter storm named Jonas?” “Barone, you have not been missed.” “Highlight of my syllabus week was definitely the High School Musical reunion … so college.” “Day four and I am already exhausted.” Tweet us your #OverheardBarone comments @FairfieldMirror and be featured next week!
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SPORTS
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Men's lacrosse: season preview By Jesse Erickson Co-Sports Editor Last season, the Fairfield men’s lacrosse team was forced to deal with one of the biggest upsets the team had ever faced when the fourth-seeded University of Massachusetts Amherst took down the first-seeded Stags in the semi-final round of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament at Rafferty Stadium. Despite the tough loss at the conclusion of the season, the Stags were still one of the most powerful teams in the CAA, leading the conference with four wins and the highest winning percentage. They were crowned the regular season champs with three Stags being named All New England, and Will Fox ‘18 named the top freshman of the CAA last season. For the fourth consecutive season, they ranked nationally and then went on to knock off a nationally ranked team in their matchup against Villanova. The Stags, who in a pre-season poll were picked to finish third in the league, ended up in first, finishing above Hofstra, who was picked to finish first in the 2015 preseason poll.
Once again, history has repeated itself and Fairfield has been voted to finish third in the season, falling just one point behind Hofstra. According to the poll, which is voted upon by the six head coaches of the CAA, Towson — the CAA Championship Defending Champs — has been voted to finish atop the conference. However, the Stags are no strangers to overcoming the obstacles of being the underdogs. They were the newest team to the CAA conference last season and this year, after a year of playing against now familiar opponents, the team is hopeful to finish out this upcoming 2016 season on top once again, despite the preseason poll. The team has a lot to look forward to including the return of three dominant players who will also be filling the position of tri-captains. Senior TJ Neubauer has consistently brought the team huge success as a starting midfielder, leading the Stags with 31 goals in the 2015 season. As a two-year captain, Neubauer’s experience will be key. Midfielder Charlie
Schnider ‘16 ended his season tallying 17 goals before a season-ending injury. He will be back on the field this upcoming spring and is expected to make huge contributions along with his teammate, Jake Knostman ‘17, who netted 17 goals and even a hat trick in the in-season game against UMass. Fox will be making his return after having one of the most successful seasons Contributed by Sports Information Desk a freshman could ever ask for. Junior Dave Fleming finished the season with Not only was he deemed the CAA nine goals and looks to be a pivotal part of the Lacrosse Rookie of the Year, he also was offense this season. named the CAA Rookie of the Week five different times. He led the team with 52 will look to give these new Stags the ground balls and posted a .586 faceoff experience they need to be successful on the field as the team prepares to play one win percentage. Nationally, he was ranked No. 14 for of their more difficult schedules. The team will take on five nationally his win percentage at the faceoff. With a year of experience under his belt, Fox ranked teams to better prepare themselves should continue to be one of the stronger for CAA conference play. If successful, the team will look to players for the Stags. The 12 freshmen new to the roster finish their season not only in first, will be vital for the team if they hope to defying the preseason vote, but also take continue on with the success that they back what they fell short of last year: the CAA Conference Championship crown. have seen in the past years. Head coach Andy Copelan, who The Stags are set to begin their season on was named the CAA Coach of the Year, Feb. 14 against Richmond at Rafferty.
Highlights from the past week: Women’s tennis has been selected to finish third this upcoming season according to the upcoming season poll. Quinnipiac University has been picked to take first with Marist College taking second. Junior Karen McKeough is the only returning upperclassmen and has consistently helped the team at the number one doubles. The young team, with one junior, three sophomores and three freshmen will use their experience to their advantage this spring.
Senior captain TJ Neubauer was selected as the 34th overall pick in the Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft by the Rochester Rattlers. Neubauer is the first lacrosse athlete to be picked this high in the draft since 2007 when Greg Downing was the sixth pick overall. Neubauer has led a successful campaign with the Stags since the start of his freshman year, earning multiple honors such as First Team AllCAA and First Team All-New England.
On Sunday, Jan. 24, the Fairfield women’s swimming and diving teams fell to crosstown rival Sacred Heart University 145.5-113.5. Freshman Grace Goddard led the Stags with two individual victories. In the 1000yard freestyle, she finished first with a time of 11:25.25 and in the 200-yard butterfly she finished first with a time of 2:14.65. Senior Kelly Mulligan added a victory in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:13.28. Fairfield will be back to compete against Iona on Saturday, Jan. 30.
According to a preseason poll, men’s tennis has been selected to finish fourth in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference for this upcoming 2016 season while defending champs, Marist, have been dubbed to take first once again. Last season, the Stags finished 3-4 in the MAAC, ranking fifth overall. The team can look forward to the return of Ofir Solomon ‘16 and Brad Orban ‘18 who led the Stags at number one singles last season with a winning record of 13-7 for the year. Photos contributed by Sports Information Desk
In this week's issue... - College basketball: biggest surprises thus far (Page 14) - Schatzlein scores 1,000 points, Stags win 52-48 (Page 15) - Gilbert drops 32 to lead Stags past Iona (Page 16)
This week in sports:
Thursday, January 28 Women's Basketball vs. Rider, 7 p.m.
Friday, January 29 Women's Tennis at St. John's, 12 p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Canisius, 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 30 Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving at Iona, 1 p.m. Women's Basketball at Monmouth, 4 p.m.
Monday, February 1 Men's Basketball vs. Quinnipiac, 7 p.m.
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THE MIRROR | Week of January 27, 2016
College basketball: biggest surprises thus far in the season
Contributed by LSU Sports Information Desk Ben Simmons is averaging 19.6 points and 12.6 rebounds per game in his first season at LSU.
By Daniel Montgomery Contributing Writer
By Kevin Gamgort Contributing Writer
It is hard to fathom that two months of exhilarating college basketball has already passed us by. With less than five weeks until conference tournament play begins, the road to Houston will soon commence as bracket busters crave their chance to potentially take down a Goliath. As January comes to an end, it is a logical time to reflect upon the 2015-2016 college basketball season so far, and examine the period that has been defined by polarity. The Big 12 has gotten off to an incredibly hot start. Among the conference, four teams have already reached 15 wins including Baylor, Kansas, West Virginia and Oklahoma. Oklahoma, currently ranked No. 2 in the nation, is led by senior guard Buddy Hield, who is averaging over 25 points per game. Hield scored a career-high 46 points in a 109-106 triple overtime loss to the Kansas Jayhawks, widely considered the game of the year. After the game Kansas head coach Bill Self stated, “We beat a team that could win a national championship.” The Big East is another conference that has gotten off to a strong start. The conference boasts two top-five teams in Xavier and Villanova. This conference is also home to arguably one of the best players in college basketball, junior Kris Dunn of Providence. Dunn is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. This season has also seen a reemergence of the Maryland Terps. They are currently 17-3 and ranked
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Super Bowl 50! But no Tom Brady, yay or nay?
Biggest surprise: men's basketball or women's basketball?
How did you battle Jonas the blizzard?
Activities fair is tomorrow — anything you would like to say to potential new members?
Cavs fired head coach David Blatt — what are your reactions?
HA! Brady didn't break a serious ligament in his body this season like I had hoped, but a missed Super Bowl opportunity will do just fine. Go anyone but the Patriots!
Men's basketball has been a pleasant surprise this year. Not supposed to play that hot, but Marcus is giving it his all in his senior year. Some nice playing from Nelson and Kasibabu, too, has them running wild.
With a blanket and lots of movies. Not being belligerent on the Point. Not that I didn't want to, I just wish I could move far, far away where there is no snow EVER.
Yeah, JOIN THE MIRROR!!! If you don't ... oh, then shame on you. I'll hunt you down Takenstyle. I'm nicer than that last statement implies, I swear to God.
LeBron was behind it all. No doubt about it. Absolutlely no reason to fire the man aside from the fact that big baby was sour about not having things run his way. And I run this paper, I can fire you all. *drops the mic*
No Brady! What is this madness?! To be honest, football is not my favorite sport but every Super Bowl I've seen there's been one constant ... Tom Brady. But go Cam Newton, DAB! DAB! DAB!
Definitely the men's, I've been following them since last year and I told ya it was gonna happen. Great year for Marcus, gotta leave Fairfield with a bang. Big shoutouts to the sophomore Rome, Tyler and Kev, I see ya!
I don't think I left my room once except to pick up the Chinese food. But the view from my bed was beautiful, and Netflix was even better.
SPORTS! It's the best, so why not write about it. I'm telling you guys, we're gonna get big and when we do, you're going to regret it.
Bron Bron, I guess somethings just never change. First Mike Brown and now David Blatt; well at least you got your boy Tyronn Lue, hopefully he won't perform like he did against Allen Iverson.
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! -sincerely, a Jets fan.
Men's basketball by far. I hear from my roommate more positive things about them than women's bball. It's ok though ladies, I believe in you still!
I was so incredibly productive that I rewarded myself by watching "Inside Out" and freaked out that Phyllis from "The Office" is the voice of sadness.
Obviously, I encourage anyone to join The Mirror because it's been the best three years of my life and I don't know where I would be without it. (cue the awww's).
In solidarity with Jesse and Meaghan, we plan to fire Pat in a similar style. More to come on that next week. Also, sorry David Blatt. Life is rough.
Toooooom Brady, you are so shaaadddy but you'd make a great laaaadies man (for me). Thanks for being great, you'd make a great mate (for me.) You go, Tom Brady!
Europe doesn't like basketball and I'm cultured so I don't like basketball either. There's really no surprise here.
As everyone knows, or now knows, I've returned from abroad and so far, NOTHING IS GOOD, including that snow storm but shout out to Facilities Management Local 30 for shoveling me out.
If you join the Mirror, I bring donuts ... and you could hang out with me ... and build your resume, people. Time is running out.
I'm going to fire Pat and Alfredo because I have serious beef with them because they didn't wanna publish my story. They only did it out of pity. Read it on page 13.
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No. 7 in the country. With a complete squad from top to bottom, Maryland has once again re-established themselves as a dominant team in college basketball. Two college basketball powerhouses, Duke and Kentucky, have seen their fair share of struggles so far. Duke is currently ranked No. 20 in the nation with a 15-5 record. They have dropped their last three games and are eighth in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Kentucky is ranked 19th with a 15-4 record. They are currently second in the Southeastern Conference and led by standout freshman guard Jamal Murray. It is an extremely rare occurrence to not see Duke and Kentucky at the top of the national rankings, however it is something we have become accustomed to this season. It will be interesting to see if both teams can finish the season strong and build some momentum going into March. Going into the season, the National Collegiate Athletic Association banned Southern Methodist University men’s basketball program from postseason play and suspended head coach Larry Brown for nine games due to multiple violations. These violations included academic fraud and misconduct. SMU will also lose nine scholarships over the next three years. According to the NCAA, the program now leads the nation with 10 major infractions. Among all these obstacles the team has shown no signs of slowing down. SMU got off to the best start in program history and currently holds an 18-1 record. With a favorable schedule coming up, it’s a possibility that SMU could finish the season with over 25 wins, which would lead many to wonder what kind of damage they could’ve made in the postseason. Each year, the hype surrounding the nation’s top incoming freshman players is insensible. More often than not, players are unable to live up to the outrageous expectations bestowed upon them by crazy fans and mock draft projectors. With that said, this year has shown us that there is a select group of freshman that have been able to consistently perform at the highest level when the pressure is on. Ben Simmons, the Australian wonder from Louisiana State University, is the most versatile player the college game has to offer. “He is the closest thing I have seen to Magic Johnson,” said Chris Lazazzera ‘19 on Simmons. At 6-foot-9 inches tall, he is the best point forward in the nation, with a knack for stuffing the stat sheet each game. Oklahoma has a freshman gem of their own in point guard Jawun Evans. A lightning quick slasher and masterful assist man, Evans nearly completed a triple double in the Oklahoma State Cowboys take down of the then third Kansas Jayhawks. Finally, we head up north to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and discuss the incredible abilities of 6-foot-10 power forward Henry Ellenson. The double-machine is keeping the Marquette Eagles relevant in the Big East, while earning himself some major national recognition. In comparison with the powerhouse conferences across the nation, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference usually flies under the radar each season. However, this year is different; the MAAC is receiving widespread attention due to the antics of the Monmouth bench, which has exposed the heightening standard of basketball that is displayed by MAAC teams. The College Basketball ratings percentage index rankings, as detailed by teamrankings.com, has the MAAC slotted at No. 20 out of the 32 conferences in Division I basketball, one spot higher than it was at this time last year. With the Stags basketball program on the rise, and the MAAC producing more quality teams and players each year, it is time the country is attracted to more than just a bench mob. It is safe to say that this year’s edition of college basketball has been a wild one so far. Whether it’s traditional powers having down years, once laughing stock teams making program history, or outstanding freshman playing well beyond their years, the past two months of basketball have been compelling to say the least.
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Schatzlein scores 1,000 points, leads Stags to victory By Alfredo Torres Sports Editor One game after dropping 64-55 to defending Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Champions, the Quinnipiac University Bobcats, the Fairfield women’s basketball team looked to rebound as they hosted MAAC foe Canisius College on Sunday, Jan. 24 in the friendly confines of Webster Bank Arena. After a slow start to the game by the Golden Griffins, Canisius found its way to battle back. But, it wasn’t enough as the Stags held off the opponent for a 52-48 win. Coming into the game, both teams held an identical record of 8-10 overall and 3-6 in MAAC play; a win would give each team the momentum needed as they head to the latter part of the season. When the game started, you could tell it was going to be a special day. Just two minutes into the game, Kristin Schatzlein ’16 knocked down a three-pointer after freeing herself with a crossover. This wasn’t just any three, it was her 193rd-career three, which is good for fourth all-time in Fairfield history. The field goal pushed Schatzlein’s career total to 1,001 points, as she becomes the 28th Stag all-time to reach the 1,000 point club. When asked about this achievement Schatzlein said, “Obviously it’s a big accomplishment, but I was just glad to get it over with and just focus on the win.” The Stags jumped out to an early lead, finishing the first quarter up 20-11 as the Stags knocked down early threepointers, two coming off the hands of Schatzlein who went on to lead all scorers with 14 points. Starting point guard Lizzy Ball ’16 was forced to sit out the majority of the first half, only playing a total of three minutes due to early foul trouble. But the Stags had a trick up their sleeve as they called upon Kendra Landy ‘19 off the bench. Landy provided huge minutes off the bench and provided a couple of dimes. “That was huge. That was huge because Lizzy really has been our catalyst and our floor general. For her to get those two quick ones, Kendra came in and she stabilized things. She did a good job. We actually went on a little bit of a run when Kendra was in the game there in the first quarter. So, in order to get us to halftime in the shape that we were, that was big,” said head coach Joe Frager on Landy’s play. Fairfield finished the half with a 31-22 lead and heading into halftime, the Stag’s defense held the Golden Griffins to
under 40 percent from the field. Fairfield used its defense and turned it into offense as they forced Canisius to nine turnovers, taking advantage to connect for 10 points off turnovers. “I thought we played well. We stuck to the scouting report pretty tightly in the first half. I think we were locked in, did a lot of good things. I think in the second half, it drifted a little bit and that’s something we’re still trying to work on as a team being able to put it together for four quarters,” said Frager about his team’s performance in the first half. Starting the second half up by nine, the Stags looked to increase their lead, but Canisius answered back. Fairfield’s offense slowed down as they struggled to score the ball, and Canisius went on to outscore the Stags 15-7 in the third quarter. “Our defense was pretty bad in the third quarter, so we had to get that up and when we get our defensive intensity up we’re able to transfer it to the offense,” said Schatzlein. “All we talked about at halftime was coming out strong and trying to jump on them early, trying to take that ninepoint lead and push it up a little bit, but Alfredo Torres/The Mirror they came out and made some shots,” said Frager of Canisius’ comeback. The Stags Senior Kristin Schatzlein finished the game with a toal of 14 points to lead the Stags past Canisius 52-48. then held just a slim 38-37 lead heading made a big shot for us,” said Frager of the team’s execution. into the final quarter of play. The nail in the coffin came when Ball was left open beAfter trailing for the majority of the game, Canisius went on to take a 43-42 lead at the 4:40 mark following a hind the three-point arc and connected to push Fairfield’s three-point shot by Saliah Serrette. Now trailing, the Stags lead to six, with a minute and a half remaining. “I thought looked to their defense to win the game. “He was telling us Lizzy’s three was huge, that pushed the lead up that gave us to stay calm, he just wanted us to get stops on defense and that little bit of cushion to be able to survive the late run convert it into offense,” said Schatzlein of the words of en- that they did,” said Frager of Ball’s clutch shot. The Stags went on to close out the game with a 52-48 couragement from coach Frager. Following a timeout, the ball fell into the hands of Casey win. Kelsey Carey ’17 and Smith each added 10 and 13 Smith ’17 who drove to the basket for a contested layup and points respectively while getting a number of rebounds. the foul. Smith missed the foul shot, but Fairfield regained Fairfield looks to ride the momentum of this win for their the lead 44-43. “I like what we did on the offensive end. We next game: “Our goal is to keep progressing, to try to be the were really efficient, we had to call a timeout when they best team that we could be to try to maximize our potential took a lead on us, and we came out of that timeout and by the end of the year,” said Frager. Fairfield will host Rider we drew something up, and Smitty executed very well and on Thursday, Jan. 28 at Alumni Hall.
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Gilbert drops 32 to lead Stags past Iona College
Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Senior Marcus Gilbert (top) finished with 32 points, making seven shots from beyond the arc. Senior Scott King Jr. (left) scored 11 off the bench and Jerome Segura '18 dished out seven assists.
By Alfredo Torres Sports Editor The Fairfield men’s basketball team looked to win their second consecutive Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game, but had no easy opponent: the MAACleading Gaels of Iona College. Iona was coming into the game with an overall record of 10-8, and a 7-2 record in MAAC play. Senior Marcus Gilbert knocked down Fairfield’s first nine points on threepointers to give the Stags an early 9-2 advantage. Gilbert had a memorable game that will not soon be forgotten, as he finished the game with a team-high 32 points and 10 rebounds to lead his team to a 98-91 win. “He’s really deserving. He’s worked so hard on his game from his freshman year all the way to senior year. Iona’s been a tough team for us to beat and he finally gets a win against them,” said head coach Sydney Johnson on Gilbert’s performance. Fairfield jumped out to an incredible start. Just five minutes into the game, the Stags held a 20-4 lead. After a few timeouts, Iona regained their composure and went on a run of their own to cut the deficit to eight at 20-12. Just as Iona seemed to get comfortable, the Stags answered right back with yet another scoring run. Senior Scott King, Jr. provided a huge lift off the bench, scoring nine of his 11 in the first half of play while also adding a few rebounds. Both Jerry Johnson, Jr. ’19 and Tyler Nelson ’18 connected on shots from beyond the arc to push Fairfield’s lead to 34-19 with less than 10 minutes remaining in the half. “Everybody has a contribution that’s incredibly important to this team. I tell them that every day because I mean it and our games are showing it, so I think they’re starting to believe in themselves as much as I believe in every single one of them,” said Johnson of the balanced offense. The Stags continued to play well for the remainder of the half, as they headed towards the half up 50-42. Fairfield did a great job at containing Iona’s leading scorer A.J. English, who’s averaging 24.5 points per game as he finished the half scoreless. “We were certainly locked in, he’s a very good player,” Johnson said. “We knew that we had to really be focused on him and I think we were and that was certainly one of the keys for us to win.”
After not converting a basket in the first half, Jerome Segura ’18 started the half knocking down a three pointer. Once again, the Stags caught fire and went on another scoring run. The first five minutes of the half saw scoring from both Segura and Gilbert as they increased the Stags’ lead to 17 at 62-45. Segura, who did not score in the first half, went on to finish the game with seven points and seven assists. “He’s our guy — we are absolutely following him. I tell him that, I tell the whole team that. The way that he affects the game, offensive and defensively — it’s a trigger, it gets us going. Without him it looks a little different and we can struggle at times,” said Johnson on Segura’s impact on the game. Just when things looked to being going smoothly for Fairfield, the Gaels woke up from their hibernation and battled back to make the game competitive. With just a little over 11 minutes remaining in the game, Iona would cut the lead down to three at 68-65 after English came out of his scoring slump to lead the comeback. English would finish the game with 16 points, while Jordan Washington added 33 and 12 boards to lead all players in both categories. Fairfield immediately answered back, pushing their lead back to a doubledigit lead at 90-79 with less than five minutes left on the game clock. Fairfield relied on its defense to limit Iona’s offense as they never gave up the lead and would close out the game on top 98-91. Speaking on the team’s defensive effort, Gilbert said it’s “very important, even though if we get down, we’re still going to keep coming because we’ve been in the same situation before.” Gilbert also added that “showing our resiliency today, keeping them from winning the game shows maturity in the team and great leadership. We’re just not going to back down.” Fairfield was led not only by Gilbert but also Nelson, who finished the game with a total of 22 points. “He’s an absolute winner. He’s just a terrific basketball player. I know how good we are and can be when we have him in uniform,” said Johnson on Nelson’s play. The Stags are now even at 10-10 overall and 5-5 in MAAC play as they look to win their third straight when they host Canisius on Friday, Jan. 29 at Webster Bank Arena.