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In above photo, a crowd looks on as Diane Wilson speaks about her book "An Unreasonable Woman: A True Story of Shrimpers, Politicos, Polluters, and the Fight for Seadrift, Texas" on Friday, Sept. 4. Senior Brittany Hill sings in the photo to the left as University President Father Jeffrey Von Arx looks on.

Students find StagWeb to Gmail transition difficult at first

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Keri Harrison

During last spring semester, the University's Computer and Networking Services announced that a new e-mail system was going to be implemented at the start of the 2009-2010 school year. Instead of using Fairfield's StagWeb system, the University has created accounts with Gmail, Google's popular e-mail system. With the switch occurring soon before students and faculty returned to campus, it is still being determined as to how beneficial this will prove to be.

Along with the new e-mail, the University has also created NetID, a new username and password system that allows access into all of the University's accounts, including the Fairfield Gmail, StagWeb and Eidos. The NetID also had to be claimed by all students in order to log into Fairfield's network.

According to Steve Dailey, the assistant director of Computer and Networking Services, the Gmail switch took place on August 27.

"We, as a staff, decided to take some extra time to ensure that the NetID system was ready for release," said Dailey.

"We would have liked to have released this much earlier; however, a project of this size and extremity warranted the delay."

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Chad Stewart '10, a Computer and Networking Services technician, called Gmail a "smoother e-mail system."

Although he acknowledged that C&NS has been backed up with work for the first week, he said it is understandable

claiming issues," he said.

The technicians, who were not involved in the decisionmaking back in the spring, were brought onto campus a few days earlier to help out with the switchover and they got a "run-down of what was happening with Gmail," according to Stewart. Though he admitted that there is still some "fine tuning" that needs to be done in regards to Gmail, he said that it will be "way more beneficial" for the University, noting that "Google is automatic" as opposed to the old StagWeb e-mail.

In addition, Dailey noted all of the applications associated with Fairfield Gmail, which include huge amounts of storage, new collaboration tools, as well Photo Illustration by Peter Caty as the same basis as normal Gmail, which many students use already.

The Student E-mail Committee, which was put together because of the amount of students who needed to update their computers to sign into the network; he said the C&NS with the purpose of creating an improved system for the students was composed of faculty and Student Senate members, overload has not been caused by the e-mail switchover.

Dailey agreed. "There were indeed some issues with along with Brian Remigio, assistant director of CNS and the students not being able to claim their NetIDs due to various reasons, but the switch to Gmail had nothing to do with these See "Students" on p. 7

31 Fairfield employees let go, students react

Melissa Mann

Fairfield University laid off a total of 31 employees over the summer in an effort to cut down the budget by $5 million, according to a Fairfield University press release.

The layoffs, including only members of the Fairfield staff, happened in conjunction with a salary freeze for all employees. University President Father Jeffrey von Arx said in the press release, "We have adopted a phased approach to budget reductions, making only the most essential cost reductions in response to specific budget impacts as they arise. "...We intend to proceed in this careful way, in order to protect the quality of our programs and maintain our focus on the institutions' strategic priorities," continued von Arx. Mark Guglielmoni, the director of Human Resources, said these layoffs were part of a plan

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to give students 20 percent more financial aid this year by reducing operating expenses by 5 percent.

Guglielmoni said, "We tried to handle it as nicely as possible. It is never easy, we tried to be a respectful as we could."

While students are angered by these layoffs, they understand the reasoning behind them.

"I think it is messed up because I know some people have been here for a long time," said senior Allie Ritacco. "But I understand because of the economic times."

One terminated employee that gained special attention over the summer was Jeanne DiMuzio, who worked at Fairfield for 27 years as the director Peter Caty/The Mirror of the Health and Wellness Center. Because of her The Fairfield men's soccer team opened their season Friday night with work, she formed relationships with many of the a home game against Monmouth University. The Stags were defeated students and gained much respect from them.

by Monmouth 2-1 but they were cheered on by many Fairfield students

See "DiMuzio" on p. 7

celebrating Fairfield Fridays and the opening of the season. See men's soccer coverage on p. 23 in Sports.

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Remembering John Orman

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Students, faculty and friends remember politics professor who passed away this summer at age 60 by

Tom Cleary

John Orman was more than just a professor. He was an icon on campus who helped many not only learn about politics, but also about life. Orman could often be seen on the basketball court, playing the game he loved. He was a great father and a great friend. Orman will always be missed (see editorial, p. 9). The following are memories submitted by his students, fellow professors and administrators. If you want to submit your own thoughts on Orman, visit www.fairfieldmirror.com and click on the article on the front page.

"He was a man of great enthusiasm and passion who never waivered from what he believed in; who encouraged his students to be active participants in their government, not just observers."

—University President Father Jeffrey von Arx "The College of Arts & Sciences feels the loss of Dr. Orman intensely. Not only was he a popular teacher, he was a department chair, he was always of good humor and collegial spirit."

—Robbin Crabtree, dean of College of Arts and Sciences

"There aren't many people in politics who are truly respected by both their political allies and their political adversaries. A few are respected, but not liked. Doc O is the only person I knew who was adored by people across the political spectrum. His teaching style — taking lessons outside the classroom by shaking up the Connecticut political landscape and exposing the absurdity of certain politicians — should be emulated by every politics professor in America."

—Ben Doody '07, former Mirror editor in chief "Scholar-teacher-friend. Teacher of the Year.

Captain of the Doctors of Dunk. An example of the best faculty members at Fairfield University. He had 'it' all and his students got 'it' because of him. [He] was someone who understood the Magis and lived it in all parts of his life. [He was] a man who understood community in the real sense of the concept and knew how to improve every community he was a part of. Many of us are better off in a significant way because of John."

—Phil Lane, chair of economics department

"John had a gift for engaging students by adding a theoretical framework to such real-life visits [trips to meet Connecticut legislators]. He also would tap his wealth of real-life stories and experience to flesh out discussions in class about political theory. By graduation day, literally dozens of Fairfield students told me he was one of the biggest influences on their careers here."

—James Simon, chair of English department

"His energy was contagious.

Whether he was on the basketball court or in the class room, he was having fun and it showed!"

—Spencer Thibodeau ’10 "Dr. Orman was one of the first professors I have met at Fairfield University though my high school history teacher. Dr. Orman inspired me to challenge the status quo and to be pro-active in the political sphere. If it was not for Dr. Orman I would not have grown to be as politically active as I am today and for that I am forever grateful.

Lastly having taken Dr. Orman's course four times I know I will never forget one of his most favorite people in history Alice Paul. Thank you Dr. Orman for all that you have done."

-Darryl Brackeen Jr. '10

"During senior year when I was afraid I was not going to graduate, he pulled me aside and asked what I wanted, needed and how he "Dr. Orman is one of Fairfield's 'greats' and could help. I told him I didn't think I could do it, and not a lot of always will be remembered that way." people did. He told me that he knew I had the talent to graduate, —Mark Reed, Vice President and I said to him, sometimes I just wanted to graduate to say I for Student Services and Administrative Affairs told you so. May 17th, 2009, walking back from the podium he smiled at me, laughed and said, 'I told you so.'"

-Dave Cuthbertson '09 "I will always remember Dr. Orman's en"As one of the few conservatives on campus, thusiasm in and out of class, as well as his Dr. Orman and I rarely agreed (actually, never) "I’m willing to bet very few students outside the Fairfield bubble have unconventional teaching methods. I was on politics. But in and out of his classroom, experienced pop culture sports-style brackets, mock Congressional fortunate to work with him over the course he was 'fair and balanced' (to use a modern hearings and the freedom to liberally mold your final project — all of my four years at Fairfield, as a student, phrase) and he was a model for how to conduct from a politics professor who once hopelessly dove into a Senatorial an advisee and as editor of the student yourself in political life. After graduation, I race. Dr. Orman had a unique ability to transform mundane topics newspaper. Although he was a popular ran into him at various FU events and he was into absurdly entertaining lessons while still managing to not only professor and taught many students, Dr. always warm, with a great sense of humor and educate, but educate effectively. Dr. Orman was a gem."

Orman always took time out to speak with magnificent demeanor. John Orman truly made —Ali Bart '08, former Mirror news editor me and remember past comments I made his part of the world better, whether you in class, papers I had written or activities agreed with him or not, and he will be of which I was involved. I still remain in missed. RIP." disbelief over his passing, but know that "Dr. John Orman was an advocate of embracing one's heritage. He —Michael Guarnieri '84 Dr. Orman will be remembered fondly as took both me and Zhenya (Ukranian exchange student) to a local Ukranian festival. It was such a beautiful program! And because of Dr. Orman and his wife Reenie, we were able to experience it. Dr. Orman was a kind man, who was determined to educate, to inspire and to motivate. He is greatly missed, for he inspired so many students to discover where they came from and where they are going."

—Aliya Roginiel '07

an extremely intelligent, kind and humorous individual who contributed so much to the Fairfield community."

—Alexandra Gross '09, "For me, a few notable memories of former Mirror editor in chief John Orman include: his impression of President Ford (one of our most athletic presidents, as John would note) tripping down the steps of Air Force One with media flash bulbs ablaze; his mentoring of students before we knew what, or how important, mentoring was; keeping a sense of humor and perspective; someone you could always count to turn his head and catch your eye as you walked by him so that he could say "hi" or "how you doing?" and as true gym rat with an impressive jump shot."

—Tom Pellegrino, Dean of Students

"Dr. Orman was someone that my brother introduced me to ... When I transferred to Fairfield he strongly suggested I take his class ... He made politics and history exciting for me, a feat that no-one was able to do before ... I am saddened that I will not get to have an interesting, in depth, sometimes heated conversation with him again ... it will not be the same to walk around that campus without the hopes of running into him ... I wish his family a beautiful life and I hope they can recover and celebrate in his life everyday ... God bless."

—Colin May '06

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"I had the honor of having Dr. Orman for three different classes, most notably the last course he taught at Fairfield this past June. Dr. Orman instilled in me a spirit of activism and service that will stay with me forever. I believe it is my duty to live out these values every day that I am alive so that Dr. Orman's spirit will live on. I sincerely hope that all of his students commit to doing the same."

—Jeff Seiser '10, FUSA President

Top right photo by Peter Caty/The Mirror. Other photos contributed.

Special thanks to Dave Cuthbertson for helping in collecting comments.

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Parking changes, will they prevail or perish?

Meghan Schelzi

Alumni Hall BCC Quick

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Parking lot behind Alumni Hall was available for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

A small parking lot existed between Alumni Hall and the Barone Campus Center for University vans . It also included 15 minute and 2 hour visitor parking.

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The small parking lot between Alumni Hall and the Barone Campus Center has been removed.

The parking lot was removed in an effort to support the green initiative on campus.

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A redesign over the summer The lot is now only available aimed to make the lot more aesfor faculty/staff and thetically pleasing and safer for is a one-way parking lot. drivers and pedestrians.

The parking lot in front of the Students can no longer park Quick Center (closer to Claver) there. The parking lot will was exclusively student parknow be solely used for the ing. Quick Center parking was Quick Center and other located closer to Dolan School campus visitors. of Business.

Goals that guided these changes: Achieve efficient and optimal use of existing campus parking.

This lot was first designated for Quick Center parking. But when the village was built, the lot was made for student Village residents.

Also, less residents have cars because sophomores car privileges were revoked.

Meghan Schelzi/The Mirror

The new University parking sticker required by all students.

Align Fairfield’s parking policies with peers.

Support campus-landscaping master plan and desire to make Fairfield a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly campus.

Support current and future campus construction projects.

Be a welcoming environment for visitors and those attending cultural, athletic and special events.

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Go To www.fairfieldmirror.com to watch a video of student reactions to the parking on campus

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by the Fairfield Police and the vehicle was impounded.

Tuesday, Sept. 1 2:28 a.m. A non-student was issued a citation for trespassing on the North Benson Rd. side of campus. The Fairfield Police Department was notified.

11:47 a.m. Vandalism was reported at the townhouses. A student accepted responsibility and was referred to Residence Life.

Wednesday, Sept. 2 9:09 a.m. Grounds reported a holly bush ripped out of the ground in the Quad.

1:32 p.m. A personal vehicle was reported vandalized in the Dolan faculty parking lot.

Friday, Sept. 4 9:47 a.m. Graffiti in permanent magic marker was reported on the Campion door. This is under investigation.

12:12 p.m. A University carpenter called in a suspicious person. The person was stopped and found operating on a suspended license. A criminal trespass warning was issued.

9:47 p.m. A non-compliance was reported involving a student in Claver. Student was referred to Judicial.

10:43 p.m. Public Safety assisted the townhouse RAs and area coordinator with a large gathering in the townhouses. One unit was documented and was referred to Residence Life.

11:45 p.m. A non-student was stopped and found to be driving with a suspended license. Person was arrested

Saturday, Sept. 5 12:19 a.m. A non-student was issued a criminal trespass warning and escorted off-campus for an alcohol violation.

12:58 a.m. A non-student was caught with possession of drug paraphernalia. A criminal trespass warning was issued and the Fairfield Police were notified.

1:56 p.m. A student who was turning over garbage cans in the Quad was referred to Judicial.

4:44 p.m. A theft was reported at the townhouses. Cash was taken from a student's wallet.

9:54 p.m. There was a narcotics violation. Student was referred to Judicial and the Fairfield Police were notified.

Sunday, Sept. 6

1:20 a.m. A theft was reported in the townhouses.

Room keys and a Stagcard were taken. Students are reminded to secure their valuables.

4:01 p.m. Laundry was reported stolen from Loyola.

Monday, Sept. 7 12:37 a.m. Magic marker was written on Gonzaga door rooms. Anyone with information please contact Public Safety.

1:36 a.m. Fairfield Police called Public Safety to report two students found vandalizing street signs outside of campus. The students were referred to Judicial.

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'Drunkorexia' a new phenomenon among college females by

Erin Shea

Everyone knows that if you are a calorie counter, partying can have detrimental effects on your waistline.

With the fear of freshmen fifteen or senior six still looming, students are always going to be concerned about their caloric intake during a night of partying. Needless to say, it is no surprise that a trend called "drunkorexia" is invading the college culture, most notably college-aged females.

According to a press release from the Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDC-D), "drunkorexia" is an unofficial term coined to describe a recent correlation between bulimia and binge drinking. It is used to describe people whom "either starve all day to offset the caloric intake associated with consuming large amounts of alcohol or they binge on food and/or alcohol, then purge."

In other words, college girls decide not to eat all day so they can booze more later.

The 'logic' behind this is that the alcohol will hit harder, due to an empty stomach. In addition, it allows them to consume more calories of beer, and not worry about weight gain. Women decide the best way to beat the system of drinking highly caloric beers and not gain weight is to become "drunkorexic."

Dr. Elise Harrison, the associate director of Counseling and Psychological Services, said she has not heard of the term before, because it is not an official medical term. But she said, "it is not unusual for people to deal with both binge drinking and an eating disorder."

"It is particularly dangerous to binge drink while restricting food intake," she added.

Although most Fairfield students never heard of the term 'drunkorexia,' many students have witnessed the associated behaviors. When asked if the trend will every hit Fairfield's campus, Jonathan O'Connor '11 has witnessed such behavior, "The girls I know that do it get ridiculously sick, then you usually see them in the heath center, and that's not a great place to be."

But Camille Dolloff '11 disagreed, saying "Maybe, but I don't think it will be popular if it does."

Due to student organizations such as Fairfield Corps, students know that eating bananas and peanut butter before a night of drinking is the safest bet. While discussing the risks of drunkorexia, Jenn Zocco '10 admits that the trend "sounds really detrimental health-wise."

Senior Stephanie Blackadar said she sees the problems behind drunkorexia. "I'm sure there are a lot of girls here who have experienced it. I think it is terrible that girls feel pressure to be thin, and drinking alcohol on top of that is dangerous."

Harrison explains why this trend may be on the rise.

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A bathroom stall is a common place for "drunkorexics" to be as they rid their bodies of the alcoholic calories they drank that night while also severely limiting their calorie intake during the day.

"There are so many factors," she said. "Binging and purging and restrictive eating can become like an addiction over time. Often binging and purging becomes a coping mechanism when a person is dealing with strong feelings."

Although she acknowledged that there are many students who do not admit they have a problem or seek help until their health problems become significant, Harrison encourages all Fairfield students to use the services the University provides before it is too late.

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Brown, Hosseini, Dodd highlight impressive roster of participants

Tom Cleary

Entering its 12th year of existence, the Open VISIONS Forum is bringing back another lineup of well-known speakers.

This year the forum, which was founded by art history professor Philip Eliasoph, is using the theme, "Inspired Minds = Engaged Community."

"This season's Open VISIONS Forum roster promises Fairfield stuEliasoph dents 'Three "T's" — Timely, Topical, and (hopefully) Terrific!' In keeping with our community engagement format, we are inviting more students to participate on

stage," Eliasoph said. "Worldrenowned archaeologist Dr. Jean Clottes traveling from Paris, will be welcomed on-stage by French language minor Francesca Legros. And Mirror Executive Editor Lily Norton gets to throw some journalistic strikes when CNN anchorwoman, Campbell Brown, comes up to bat on our stage at the Quick Center.

"As this 'A' list of great authors, thinkers and opinion makers comes to campus, we are encouraging more student interaction with these global leaders," added Eliasoph, who continues to serve as the forum's moderator.

The forum kicks off on Contributed Photo Sept. 16 with one of the world's Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini, CNN anchor Campbell Brown and author Christopher renowned ar- Hitchens are among the participants in the 2009-10 season of the Open VISIONS Forum. cheologists, Jean Clottes.

The France nawas discovered in 1991 and the art Clottes said. tive is known for his study inside is dated back from 30,000 to CNN anchor Campbell Brown and of the cave paintings of 32,000 years ago.

Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini Chauvet, France, which "It is the only major rock art site follow Clottes. will be the topic of the first in the world so far known with such Also included in this year's season forum. antiquity; the content of the art is are: author Junot Diaz (Oct. 26), HarClottes has written, quite different from that of the fol- vard professor Niall Ferguson (Nov. edited or co-written over lowing periods; and finally, many of 9), Connecticut Senator Christopher 20 books. He has also pro- the Chauvet figures show great artistic Dodd (Feb. 16), Barack Obama's camduced over 300 scientific mastery and the use of sophisticated paign manager David Plouffe (Nov. 4), papers. techniques has changed the current and theologians Christopher Hitchens The Chauvet cave paradigm about the evolution of art," and John F. Haught (April 21).

Upcoming events: Jean Clottes - Sept. 16 Campbell Brown - Sept. 30 Khaled Hosseini - Oct. 8 Junot Diaz - Oct. 26

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Jon and Kate Plus a Fairfield Grad?

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actually two-timing her and Glassman.

She told Us, "He's the one who actually told me to Even if you don't like reality TV or sextuplets, you quit my job ... He told me he was going to Massachusetts must have heard about the notorious break-up of Jon and to break up with [Glassman]. I know the truth. He knows Kate Gosselin on TLC's increasingly popular show "Jon the truth. Unfortunately, she did not." & Kate Plus 8." But you might have not heard that the But Jon says it's different with Glassman, and told show may now be called "Jon and Kate Plus a Fairfield Us that his "heart is always with Hailey."

Graduate."

Kate continues her rant to E!: That's right. Fairfield University "It's been a nightmare. I did not want to have to is somehow related to this strange do this." show on TLC. How? Well, apparently You know you like it.

Jon has been quite a party boy (it's de"I did not want to have to sell him out, but when batable if this behavior was occurring he makes me look like a liar, a fool, and an idiot. I have before or after the announcement of to speak out." the breakup) and dated 2008 Fairfield We're glad you feel that way. Just more basis for graduate Kate Major. my argument.

So it's easy to argue that Kate "He wasn't honest with Hailey. He needs to man majored (pun intended) not only in up and tell the truth. I'm not going to be the other reporting, but also in breaking up woman." celebrity marriages.

I almost feel bad for you.

Major is a reporter for the Star Glassman made her rebuttle, telling US Magazine Magazine, which other publications that Jon Gosselin is her "first love" and she said she have taken as the reason for her amazwasn't worried when Jon and Major went to the Hamping performance in tabloids. She was ton's together again after they broke up in early August. supposed to only interview Jon, but it This story gets even crazier and crazier. Like you, I have soon became something more. already forgotten how Michael Lohan got involved.

"I didn't mean it to happen, it just At this point, I think we should all appeal for Kate did," she told Us Magazine. "I went Major to speak at the Open VISIONS forum, especially to do a story on Jon and ended up since she doesn't have a job now. falling for him."

So Kate Major, all this, and only two years out of But Major decided July 23 to reFairfield. You've obviously moved on to much better sign from Star because of the conflict things, really displaying those Jesuit values well. I only of interest her relationship with Jon hope I can at some point interview Jon Gosselin and created. turn him down in his attempt to get another Fairfield The two have been hanging out notch on his belt. In fact, maybe we should just ask him with major celebs too. Lindsay Loto come to Open VISIONS. He's showed an interest han's father met with them at a resin Fairfield and obviously has much more experience taurant in the Hamptons — and with than you, Kate. Sorry ... you lose again. his reputation, I could only imagine End of story, celebrities are insane, but it's super Photo Illustration by Peter Caty that dinner table discussion. I'm sure Fairfield graduate Kate Major briefly dated reality star Jon Gosselin of amusing to found out that someone who walked through that waiter had an unforgettable night. TLC's "Jon and Kate Plus 8" after he announced his divorce to Kate Gosse- the Barone Campus Center a billion times like the rest Jon and Kate (the second ... or who lin. Major got the boot soon after she quit her job at Star Magazine to date of us was involved in this insane story. Kate Major may knows?) really knew how to social- Gosselin. be majorly out of her mind for quitting her job for a ize. They have also been seen with dating frog, jumping from pad to pad, but at least this Jill Zarin from Bravo's ''Real Housewives of New York travel together, to live together, and to be together. He grad can be proud that her Facebook-esque picture had City,'' so you know they have good taste — not. made his decision in the Hamptons. He wanted to be with 15 minutes, or more like one minute of fame. Fairfield, Apparently being in the tabloids was more important me." Apparently not, since now Major believes he was represent.

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to her than working for one. Too bad soon after this Jon began dating Hailey Glassman, the 22-year-old daughter of Kate Gosselin's plastic surgeon, leaving Kate Major jobless.

It gets better. In an exclusive interview that aired on E! News, Kate Major called Jon a "liar" for denying they had a romantic relationship. She said, "We had plans to

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chairperson of the committee.

According to a previous Mirror article, Remigio said the main purpose of converting to Gmail was "due to the constraints of the aging hardware. It was necessary to make a change now, rather than stick resources into upgrading the current StagWeb e-mail system."

Dailey said that he was involved "with the general, overall implementation of the new e-mail system, working with our technical team to setup the service and decide upon what services would be offered."

Although most of the University staff has been on a different e-mail system anyway, they have been using Microsoft Outlook instead of StagWeb. The faculty find it to be an improvement as well.

"It's much easier for staff members to get in contact with the students," said Matt Dempsey, an admissions counselor and tour guide coordinator.

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adjusting to the new e-mail fairly quickly.

Sophomore Julia Grimm said, "It was a good change because I think StagWeb had so many problems. As long as nothing changes too much I am okay with it."

Stephanie Stadig '10 feels that the actual switch was a great idea and will prove to be beneficial, but the whole process was something that could have been made much easier.

"The Gmail system is overall much superior to that of StagWeb due to the storage capabilities," she said. "However, the transition from StagWeb to the other e-mail system was a bit confusing."

Dailey and the other members of C&NS think that the new system will prove to be very beneficial, especially when compared to the old StagWeb. For students, it is something to get used to at first, though all seem to be confident that Fairfield Gmail will catch on sooner rather than later.

DiMuzio

DiMuzio affected by University job cuts; students express outrage Continued from p. 1

Her removal from the University struck a chord with many students who fear that the University is losing an important friend and ally. Jeremy Shea '10 founded a Facebook group entitled "Save Jeanne DiMuzio's Job," which currently has over 1,000 members.

"Laying off Jeanne has prevented her from being there to stand in a doorway and allow students to express themselves," said Shea. "The programs she ran are now either gone or being run by students (myself included) who cannot try to come close to what she did."

DiMuzio was also the advisor for Project PEG and had an important role in educating students about alcohol awareness and how to keep them healthy and safe.

DiMuzio's job may be the best example of how students and the University community will be affected, but von Arx says that the University is doing the best they can given their current financial situation.

"It will be a difficult time for all of us as we will be asked to do more with less," he said in a press release, "but these budget reductions are essential given the extraordinary economic times in which we find ourselves."

The University reported that endowment is also down as a result of the economic recession, further impacting the University's finances and is partly a reason for laying off employees.

Although the University still increased tuition by 3.9 percent for the upcoming year, the press release states that it is the smallest increase since 1973 and to combat that, financial aid has increased to $36 million.

Senior Beth Voight-Jause said that her and her friends in Pep Band have been directly affected, as Duane-Cady Melzer was among those who were not let go, but had various positions taken away and subsequently less pay. He is no longer the Assistant Director of Student Activities and Facilities.

"Many of these faculty members directly influenced the students, including Duane Melzer, who we were lucky enough to keep as varsity and concert band director," said Voight-Jause. "However, not having him around on campus everyday is putting a lot of pressure on the band students to keep the band running smoothly."

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Swine flu isolation dorms hit campuses nationwide by

Christina White (U-Wire)

In addition to the physical implications of the H1N1 virus, self-isolation and worry over missing classes are plaguing students.

Emory University has been coping with the effects of the heightened amount of swine flu cases by offering a specific dorm for self-isolation, being lenient on attendance policies and accommodating walk-ins while maintaining a full appointment schedule at Student Health Services.

"Students with influenza should not go to class," Michael Huey, director of SHS, wrote in a university-wide email. "There will not be penalties for missing class because of illness with the flu."

Huey said SHS is overflowing with students who have influenza-like symptoms and that SHS is accepting walk-ins.

"We're seeing everybody that comes in, so that's one of the reasons we're working so late," SHS Director Michael Huey said. "We had a completely full clinic schedule on Monday and 75 walk-in patients on top of the full schedule."

A full schedule normally includes about 100 to 120 patients with appointments. On Wednesday, all the appointments were taken, and an additional 62 patients with influenza-like illnesses without appointments sought medical attention at SHS, Huey added.

The university has more than 200 cases of presumptive H1N1 illnesses, Huey said on Wednesday.

"We don't have a way to test for H1N1 in Georgia right now, so we make the diagnosis of influenza A, and it's a presumptive H1N1," Huey said, adding that 98 percent of the influenza A currently circulating in the U.S. is H1N1.

Students who have been diagnosed with influenza A and H1N1 are being treated with Tamiflu, an antiviral medication which slows the replication of the virus. It is ideal to take Tamiflu within 48 hours after initial symptoms,

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for the medication begins to lose its effectiveness after that time period.

Tamiflu, a five-day treatment, has been helpful in slowing the virus in a shorter period of time, Huey said.

"Most students are showing signs of improvement within about 3 days," he said.

Recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control for those infected with swine flu include self-isolation until fever subsides for 24 hours without the assistance of fever-reducing medications.

"Anybody with influenza needs to be self-isolated," Huey said. "Anybody who is sick and going to class ... and not self-isolating is helping to spread this virus across the campus."

The university and SHS urge diagnosed students to go home or stay with friends or relatives in the Atlanta area.

Students who do not have either of these options are encouraged to move into Turman South residence hall, which is not occupied by any residents this year.

Huey said SHS is in "very close contact" with residence halls and Residence Life & Housing staff in providing self-isolation options for students. The SHS receives written consent from infected students to notify Residence Life & Housing professionals in Turman South of their self-isolation.

"Nobody is taken [to Turman South] against their will," Huey said. "Students can self-isolate any place they have."

Due to this recommended isolation, numerous students have been absent from classes, and in many cases, professors are loosening their attendance policies and encouraging ill students to refrain from attending class.

Vaidy Sunderam, chair of the mathematics and computer science department, said his department is offering extra help sessions, extra office hours and greater flexibility in turning in homework assignments due to the drop in attendance resulting from students contracting the swine flu.

"Certainly we are understanding of the situation," Sunderam said. "The university has advised us to recognize that students need to be quarantined, and its better for them not to show up to class."

Huey said proper rest and nutrition in addition to being aware of the spread of germs are integral to keeping healthy students from contracting the H1N1 virus.

The first reported case for the fall term at the university was the Monday after the freshmen moved into residence halls, Huey said.

"Generally speaking, when an influenza virus comes across a community like a campus community it takes about 8 weeks, so we have a long time to go to get through this," Huey said.

Huey said the current prediction for vaccines to be released by the federal government at the end of October includes 40 million doses, and the H1N1 vaccine is a twodose vaccine, so only 20 million people will receive that first batch.

"We're not going to get to the college group in that first 20 million because there are groups higher on the priority list from the CDC with the current outflow of influenza," Huey said.

According to the CDC's Web site, such groups include "pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age, health care and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient contact, children 6 months through 4 years of age, and children 5 through 18 years of age who have chronic medical conditions."

Huey said the campus community will need to focus on prevention and treatment of H1N1 with appropriate medications and not rely on the possibility of vaccinations.

Log onto www.fairfieldmirror.com for a link to the Good Morning America report on this case.

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Editorial

Editor: Veronica Florentino

September 9, 2009

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The border crossed us!

Editorial Board Tom Cleary - Editor in Chief Lily Norton - Executive Editor Chris Simmons - Managing Editor Veronica Florentino - Commentary Editor Peter Caty - Executive Photo Editor

A great man, a message

Students returning to campus this year have met a variety of changes, some for the better, but many more for the worse. Unavoidable budget cuts and layoffs have taken away some of the best-liked parts and people of the campus. Meanwhile changes to the parking policy on campus, while possibly inevitable, have left students and faculty frustrated.

But more important than any of the losses to the declining economy is the loss of a professor who stood out among the faces on campus: John Orman. This prolific politics teacher was more than just that. He inspired many to graduate and helped thousands of students throughout his years at Fairfield. The loss of Orman will forever be felt on campus, more than any change that was made this summer.

When put into perspective, it’s silly to complain about the fact that faculty members now have to park in specific places, possibly farther away from classes. It’s harder for sophomores to complain about not having a car on campus. It also feels weird to mourn the loss of chicken Parmesan grinders from Rob and Iggy’s in the Stag. Those small parts of life become miniscule compared to the fact that a person can be taken from us so suddenly.

Although the changes on campus may be minor in comparison to the death of a beloved professor, it would be wrong to stop complaining, wrong to stop asking why the changes were made, because that is not what Orman would want. The ultimate protestor, Orman lived his life asking questions, going against the system when he saw a wrong. He practiced what he preached in 2006, running against Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman and creating an anti-Lieberman party when he was dismayed by Lieberman’s practices.

In honor of Orman, we must keep fighting for the right changes, not just change for the sake of change.

Less parking on campus may help the environment, but is it right to make it harder for a struggling sophomore to get to a job in town by taking away cars? Is it right to layoff a member of the Fairfield community and then spend money on flat screen televisions in the Barone Campus Center, or a $70,000 Stag statue?

Maybe the changes made this summer will turn out to be the right choices. But one thing is for sure, the loss of John Orman will forever leave a void in the Fairfield campus community, one that can never be really filled. But the least we can do is try to keep his legacy of disapproving of and speaking out against both global and local injustice.

In reference to the new policy at Lantern Point, aka "The Point" at Fairfield Beach. To enter the point, you must have a guest pass that can only be obtained by houses under the "Lantern Point Association." Have an opinion? Send it to mirrror.comment@gmail.com.

It's a long road to Dolan

Courtney Kern

"The budget for programming events has gone up, and that was because students wanted more options for Many residents of Dolan Hall and the townhouses programs and events," said Muniz. "Also, the fact that are upset because Fairfield University will no longer be freshmen and sophomores don't have cars on campus running the campus shuttle for students. means that a town shuttle becomes more vital to students Conveniently, my laptop broke, so I decided to take who have no way of getting off campus. The new J&R the trek up to the Dolan Commons myself to see what the Town shuttle is an eco-friendly bus." commute was really like. A pulled hamstring and sore calf One benefit of this cut could be the lessened enmuscle later, I reached Dolan Commons. When I reached vironmental impact on the campus. The university has the top of the hill, I really knew what frustrated students begun a pilot program that includes giving five Trek were talking about. I could not imagine the life of a busi- bicycles to the R.A. staff in Dolan Hall. However, the ness student having to walk an even further distance. student response to a potential bicycle program has been Many students traveling to the Student Computing desk unenthusiastic. Fitzpatrick said that another poll would be are also plagued by these changes. Carrying your broken taken in the upcoming weeks to gauge student interest, computer all the way to Dolan Commons and back to which may be better timing than the spring 2009 poll. your residence is Future plans of a very frustrating the University experience. include a comIt was not unplete renovation til I did further reof Dolan Hall in search that I realized 2010-2011. this change was not The town made without deep shuttle is still consideration and in service and dismay. is adding stops Assistant Vice to the Trumbull President of Student Mall, Black Affairs, Jim FitzRock Turnpike patrick, has had to and movie theanswer to the angry aters. These and confused stunew locations dents and parents Niles Muzyk/The Mirror w e r e a d d e d involved in this ser- The new StagBus has little StagPride. At least it's eco-friendly! by an Ad-Hoc vice cut.

Transportation "We made some extremely difficult financial deci- Committee that FUSA created. sions in spring and summer that we never wanted to Although all of these changes are positive and The editorial represents the opinion of the majority of The Mirror editorial board. make, and we are not happy having to do it," he said. much needed, the absence of a campus shuttle is a loss What is your opinion? Write to us: mirrormanagement@gmail.com Fitzpatrick added that, "There were different times that will be detrimental to a large amount of students on when the shuttle was more heavily used than other times. campus. The best that can be done without the campus For example, starting out the semester it wouldn't be shuttle system would be to take advantage of Connect The Mirror welcomes the opinions used much at all ... mostly at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., most by Hertz and bicycles. and contributions of its readers: times to the Barone Campus Center and Dolan School "The student response to Connect by Hertz Letters to the editor must be timely and submitted by disk, of Business."

Cars seems to be great so far," said Muniz. "I e-mailed to mirrorstories@gmail.com Fitzpatrick acknowledged that the winter months know a lot of students signed up at Orientation or submitted through our Web site: www.fairfieldmirror.com. would be a challenging time in terms of on-campus and during the summer."

Once received, all letters become property of The Mirror. transportation.

All in all this cut is one that is going to negatively There are no guarantees of publication and all submissions must be signed.

According to the University, this cut was necessary affect students. However, imagining cuts in the classThe Mirror reserves the right to edit letters and articles for content, as campus shuttles are considered a secondary item in room or of other important facilities on campus, this length and grammatical error. Letters should be free of obscenities the budget. If not the shuttles, then cuts would have to change seems to be the best of the worst choices. But and personal attacks, and should contain correct and factual information. be made in areas like the classroom. In addition to the that does not change the need for some method of Please keep letters to under 350 words. campus shuttle removal, the coffee bar in Canisius has transportation available aside from bikes and walkInclude a daytime phone number at which the author can be reached. been removed and the operating hours of the Stag are one ing in the blistery winter months. Until then, students hour shorter. Eddie Muniz, FUSA's Secretary of Student will be getting a workout on their way to and from the The Mirror is in room 104 of Barone Campus Center Life, agreed that the cut was necessary. townhouses and Dolan.

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Letter to the Editor

Termination of 31 Fairfield employees contradicts Jesuit values To the Editor: This past summer I was working and taking a class here at Fairfield, so I was one of the few students on campus to witness when the University decided to let go of 31 employees.

Thirty-one employees sounds so static and cold.

Thirtyone human beings with complex lives, feelings and families, who devoted (in some cases) 27 years or more of service to this institution, and were consequently told that they were dispensable.

In many cases they were given an hour between when they were informed of their termination and when they were shut out of access to email and voicemail. They had no way to inform their students or colleagues that they were let go. They were simply terminated, as if Fairfield University was a corporation, and not a Jesuit institution of higher education.

The emotional blow I witnessed as the University struggled to say goodbye to beloved family members on location is indescribable. Off-campus during the summer, over 1,450 members of the Fairfield University community were moved to join the Facebook group called "Save Jeanne DiMuzio's Job," while countless others wrote letters to the administration. Many alumni said they would not be donating or would be reducing their donations to let the administration know they don't approve of this action.

I recognize there are incredible complexities to running any institution, and the ongoing financial crisis is real, impactful and frightening. But I am confused and angered by the process by which this happened. We are a Jesuit University, which is supposed to mean something. What is that something? Well, let's look at two of the core values, and the Strategic plan: Contemplation in action: Where is the contemplation that couples this action of firing so many employees? Will there be a forum in which we as students get to reflect on how this impacts us? Will there be reflection by the administration on the execution of the layoffs? This was the first time Fairfield ever had to lay a group of so many people off. What does that mean for our commitment to Social Justice when our own institution reduces people to what they cost? And what does it mean when a University adopts a corporate model for firing?

Cura Personalis: Caring for the whole person. Did the criteria in which these people were evaluated include this component? What about their severance packages? Were they just? Did they reflect the needs of the whole person? On student level, how is the whole person being met when the Canisius CafĂŠ, full of familiar names and faces, is replaced by a vending machine lacking both important social nourishment and basic healthy options? Or when the Health and Wellness department is essentially deleted after the firing of its director?

Finally, by reflecting on the university's strategic plan for the integration of living and learning communities, I have come to the conclusion that this University recognizes there are many places in which knowledge dwells. It is not just possessed by our professors in the classroom or the board of trustees in Bellarmine. It is in us, the students, as well.

So when did we, the students, get the chance to share our knowledge, our invaluable perspective on the very basic and most true workings of our University? I don't claim to know how to run an institution of higher education, but I do understand what works on the ground level among my peers that those folks in the board room simply do not. So why was that knowledge not honored? Why were we not informed this was going to be happening? Why did they wait until most of us left campus to do it? Did they think we wouldn't notice? Why were we not in on the discussion of the criteria that evaluated the people we came in contact with on a daily basis?

If we are going to call ourselves a Jesuit institution, then we have to live out the values we espouse. We have to honestly reflect on our actions and their implications, truly evaluate how to care for the whole person, and honor and value the many places knowledge resides.

To my fellow students: it is our job to hold the administration accountable to their actions and the only way to do that is to ask questions. So please ask the questions you find important about the shifts Fairfield University is experiencing. And to the Administration: please answer our questions, not in placating personal letters, but publically so we all can know.

Sincerely, Sarah Gatti '10

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by Jonas

The

The war on cars

Stankovich

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suburban with rural tendencies. Mass transit by bus (the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority) is a joke, and the Metro North train doesn't do much more than shovel people back and forth from my hometown in New York. For students who, in light of the withering job market, want to bolster their re-

need to take a few hours each week to leave this little bubble and chill out Students at the townhouses reoff-campus. turned this year to find that all the It's unthinkable that many students parallel parking spots had been painted will now be denied the ability to spend over and that they had to fight for a a Friday night at a club in New Haven, decent parking pass or risk having to or drive down to the beach for an hour stick their car by Jogues. after a tough exam. Everyone who is Down by the Village, stuan upperclassman knows dents discovered that the once how much more diffipacked parking lot across from cult freshman year was the Quick Center was now off because of the lack of a limits to student parking and car: no groceries, limited reduced to an empty ghost town entertainment options of tarmac. Worse off was this and virtually no way to year's class of sophomores; the reasonably leave campus administration stripped them of a in a timely manner. Why means to escape, for a few hours, is the administration hellfrom the entrapping habitual bent on extending this bubble that is campus. misery to span half of a All these strange actions, student's college years? done in spite of fervent objecFaced with a difficult tions by student leaders and situation that they have little, if any, consultation as to the no control over, members needs and desires of the students of FUSA have done a themselves, shed light on what great job of trying to ease appears to be a new goal for Fairthe transportation woes field's administration: waging a as best as they can. The war on cars with the goal of draFUSA Senate worked to matically shrinking the number improve the University of vehicles on campus. shuttle into the town (it The administration and its now takes about an hour student apostles crank out a to buy a quart of milk at series of buzzwords if asked the grocery store instead Cait Leist/The Mirror why they are making the lives A sign found in the Quick Center parking lot by Claver of the head-banging two) of students who want to get off- warns students never to park there, although the lot was and succeeded in bringcampus for a few hours a living for Village residents last year. ing the Hertz rental cars hell. The war on cars is because to campus. of the need for "sustainability," an sume with an internship, a car is practiBut their actions do little to make attempt to "go green," or about half a cally essential. It is ironic that Fairfield up for what the administration has dozen other catchphrases that fit into University, which has invested so done to the student body: launching some new Jesuit-value flavor of the much into making the Dolan School an attack on a basic and simple means month. That all may look great on a of Business the prestigious institution of mobility at the expense of the shiny promotional pamphlet (printed that it is, is directly undermining the student body. Students need to raise in soy ink on fair-trade recycled pa- college's business students; depriving their voices loud and clear. The war per, of course) to give to the Board of them of the ability to gain the real- on cars is one that we will not let the Trustees, but it ignores the facts about world experience they need. administration win.

Fairfield's location and the needs and Then there's the issue of offdesires of the students who ultimately campus recreation. We live on a small Editor's Note: Jonas Stankovich is pay the University's bills. campus with little more than 3,000 a Senator for the class of 2010.

Fairfield exists in an area that is people, and each and every one of us

Please have your license and StagCard ready

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Dan Leitao

Imagine a typical Friday Night.

You battle for a cab to the beach. You walk 20 minutes away from the Grape down Fairfield Beach Road, and arrive at your beach house of choice only to be turned away.

Not because you don't know anyone or you're one of seven guys in a no-female group, but for the same reason you did not get into the Grape tonight. Because you are not 21.

When you finally reach the party you are asked for your StagCard by a fellow student for fear of suspension because he was caught serving underage students.

This is exactly what James Madison University is suggesting to students who live off campus — that they begin to run their houses like a bar or club. Keep those under 21-year-olds out of house parties by carding at the door.

Why? Because they are going to begin punishing students for providing alcohol to students who are underage. If an

Photo illustration by Peter Caty

Before you can enjoy your Keystone, you'd better be ready to prove you're of age.

individual receives two strikes, they are suspended for a semester.

For students James Madison, I hope that this does not crush the weekend plans of underage students, and that those who are 21 are not forced into asking to see a license before handing patrons a solo cup.

I hope this will never happen to us here at good ole Fairfield. However, Fairfield as a party school has suffered its own blows, threatening its legacy: no more Clam Jam ('02), no more kegs ('06), no basements ('07), no Spam Jam ('07) and many hours of FYE ('09).

However, one can understand the point that the school is making: don't serve underage kids knowingly. The only issue here is that this is not a high school party. Instead, college is a place where one shouldn't structure their friendships based on their date of birth.

The reasoning Josh Bacon, head of Judicial Affairs at JMU, cites is that, "This is just a strategy to keep students safe and to make better choices. It's a response to the open parties held in the community."

Our own school has used the safety argument to back up the no kegs policy and the locking the basements. The truth is that the Fairfield students has adapted to nearly every type of attempt to diminish any risky activities.

As any junior or senior at Fairfield can tell you, freshmen have a tendency to simply show up, invited or not, but you can almost always guarantee there is one there. And if freshmen are not drinking at the Townhouses or the Beach, they are going to be drinking in their dorms anyway.

So the game attempting to stop underage drinking futiley continues. We hope that ineffective measures such as carding at the door of house parties never reaches Fairfield University. And for our fellow students at JMU, you are welcome here, ID or not. Well, for now.

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Disney buys Marvel for $4 billion

With the Disney takeover of Marvel, will the princesses defeat everyone's favorite Marvel characters?

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Alex Gonzalez

Disney, the largest media and entertainment conglomerate in the world, grew a little larger last week.

For what might be the biggest media deal of the year, The Walt Disney Company announced last Monday its agreement to purchase Marvel Entertainment for a whopping $4 billion dollars. The convergence of these two brands is sure to have a huge impact across all fields of entertainment, given the recent success Marvel has been receiving with its movies and video games.

Disney, which traditionally has been known for its wholesome family creations, promises to keep the edgier, darker Marvel the way it is.

Ike Perlmutter, the CEO of Marvel stated that the deal is an "unparalleled opportunity for Marvel to build upon its vibrant brand and character properties by accessing Disney's tremendous global

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organization and infrastructure around the world." Disney promises to keep Marvel's 5,000 plus characters, including Iron Man, Spiderman, Captain America, X-Men and the Fantastic Four unchanged, with Perlmutter continuing to oversee Marvel's property.

Reports are implying that Disney XD will likely be the new home for Marvelrelated TV projects. The agreement will also mean that Disney will probably publish Marvel's movies down the road, but there hasn't been any confirmation of future projects.

But the possibilities are endless. When CNBC asked about the potential opportunities for new theme parks and rides, Disney CEO Bob Iger commented that "Marvel characters have already proved strong when it comes to theme park attraction.

We believe there are a lot of opportunities around the world." Although it is unlikely to see Disney World being fluttered with

X-Men rides.

Michael Kyrios, a sophomore and long time Marvel aficionado, isn't concerned.

"Disney is a very good company ‌ Marvel will be in good hands," he said.

Evan Thomas, a fellow sophomore, had this to add: "It's kind of like, inevitable — big companies buy smaller companies.

The only thing I am worried about is Disney having the final say on directors for future Marvel films, it could possibly change their outcome."

Derek Furino '12, a Jogues resident who knows all of the Disney songs by heart, thinks "people shouldn't be worried.

I don't think the change is going to be too drastic, I just hope they make Wolverine more jacked."

Referencing a popular ride at Disney World, he added, "It'll also be mad sick when the Hulk is on top of the 'The Tower of Terror,' messing kids up."

Not everyone is happy over the deal,

Photo illustration by Peter Caty

Web sites including "whyweprotest.net" are up in arms over the deal with fan boys claiming that "it is the end of Marvel as we know it." Others are arguing that the deal "is going to alienate a very large percentage of die-hard fans. I hope it was worth it to Stan Lee." Overall, it seems likely that fans don't have to worry about seeing Donald Duck with Spidey anytime soon. This seems to be just a numbers game more than anything else. DC comics, Marvel's biggest rival, has been owned by Warner Bros. for 40 years and its material has been darker than ever (i.e. the popular film "The Dark Knight").

Disney isn't looking to replace Marvel or shove their material down fans' faces.

Remember that Disney also owns companies like ESPN and ABC. Disney's plan is to simply promote and advertise material that already has proved itself successful.

We won't be seeing a different Marvel; just more of it.

'Inglourious Basterds' a glorious success

Deanna Mitchell

As the lights came on and the credits rolled up the screen, a familiar expression came to my mind: "By George, he's done it again." Quentin Tarantino has delivered another unique cinema with a script that still holds his signature style, but resembles old spaghetti westerns that made Clint Eastwood famous. With a cast that includes Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Diane Kruger and Eli Roth, it would be impossible for "Inglourious Basterds" to be a bust.

The film is set in Nazi-occupied France where two parallel parties plot to assassinate the head honchos of the Nazi party. As simple as the plot may seem, Tarantino refused to let the story unfold so easily. He is known to focus on intricate details, and does this tastefully throughout the film to build anticipation and suspense in each chapter, leaving the audience eager to see what else is going to happen.

Unfortunately, this technique drags out the slower scenes, and can cause the audience to become antsy and impatient in their seats. He compensates, though, by taking his time to develop his characters, making the audience feel a certain way towards each one, thus passing the time a little faster.

Initially, one would be under the impression that it's Brad Pitt who makes the movie. On the contrary, it is actually Christoph Waltz who delivers an outstanding job as playing the antagonist. Pitt's character is meant to mirror the stereotypical American, and is therefore not as difficult

to portray. Waltz, on the other hand, had to impersonate a overdone, but the ruthlessness behind the violence can very complex character, and succeeds beautifully. There make you a bit uncomfortable. are times I felt he In fact, Taranwent a little over tino keeps his film the top with it, historically and but he makes you culturally correct hate him, which is (for the most part). what a "good" bad The only issue with guy is supposed this is that the actors to do. switch languages One may also in the film, and the notice some charaudience's attention acteristics in this is more on the subfilm that have been titles than on what seen in Tarantino's is going on in the previous works, scene. It takes away such as Kill Bill from the movie, and Vol. 1 & 2 and the actors can not be Pulp Fiction, but appreciated. he is careful not Tarantino has to completely made this movie an Contributed Photo mimic his previartistic masterpiece Brad Pitt and Christoph Waltz star in Quentin Tarantino's new film. ous works by addthat is entertaining ing twist and turns for those who can that make any resemblance original. appreciate his work from a more aesthetic point of view.

Tarantino has never held back when it comes to vioThis movie is great for people who appreciate westlence, and the graphic nature of it, and he depicted the erns, or even Quentin's work, but it is too long and comexplicitness that is appropriate for the time period. It's not plicated for those looking for simple entertainment.

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Grab your remote: The best of fall TV is here

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Melissa Mann

'So You Think You Can Dance' — Wednesday 9/9 at 8 p.m. on Fox Fox's popular dance show is returning early with season six, debuting this week for their first time in the fall season. Even though season five just ended a month ago (with 18-year-old Jeanine Mason being crowned as America's favorite dancer), Fox seems to think that there is enough popularity and a strong enough fan base to have season six premiere in the fall.

'Glee' — Wednesday 9/9 at 9 p.m. on Fox The commercials have been running all summer in anticipation of this new fall show, and while they've been vague at best (glimpses of students singing and a grumpy cheerleading coach in Jane Lynch), there's something intriguing about them. "Glee" is a new comedy that showcases the struggles of a teacher (Matthew Morrison) to try and make his high school's glee club a successful organization. Created

by Ryan Murphy, the direct of "Nip/Tuck," "Glee" seems to be a story about the struggles and successes of the underdogs.

'Vampire Diaries' — Thursday 9/10 at 8 p.m. on CW With all of the hype surrounding the "Twilight" series, the CW brings "Vampire Diaries" to TV, a new show about, well, vampires. More specifically, the show is about vampire brothers — one good, one evil — who are fighting over the attention of a vampire female. A deadly love triangle, to be sure.

'Community' — Thursday 9/17 at 9:30 p.m. on NBC

'The Beautiful Life' — Wednesday 9/16 at 9 p.m. on CW

"Community" centers on Greendale Community College and a group of students gathered together by a lawyer whose degree has been revoked (Joel McHale, from "The Soup"). Reminiscent of "The Breakfast Club," the students form a study group with McHale's character Jeff Winger and start to learn about life and each other, rather than the types of subjects that can be learned in class.

Ashton Kutcher is moving in a different direction as executive producer of "The Beautiful Life," a drama that centers on a group of fashion models living together in New York City. The show is going to be a different look at the fashion industry, providing a different (albeit fictional) perspective compared to the reality fashion TV shows that are currently predominant.

'Accidentally on Purpose' — Monday 9/21 at 8:30 p.m. on CBS

Jenna Elfman is finally back in TV comedy as she tries out her new role in CBS's "Accidentally on Purpose," based on a true story about a movie critic who ends up pregnant after a one-night stand. While the plot could be predictable, Elfman's character decides to throw in some twists as she chooses to keep the baby — and the baby's younger father as well.

'Cougar Town' — Wednesday 9/23 at 9:30 p.m. on ABC Another highly anticipated TV premiere, "Cougar Town" takes place in a town in Florida where single moms dominate and emulate the high school's mascot, the cougar. Courtney Cox plays the lead, a single mom with a 17-year-old son who is trying not to fit the stereotype but finds herself looking for a man regardless.

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Deanna Mitchell

As Pitbull's first release under his new label (Mr. 305 Inc.), "Rebelution" was a career move that just might hurt him more than help.

On this album, Pitbull decided that it was best to become more commercial in order to sell more, and make pop or dance tunes rather than stick to his old formula of Spanish-inspired hip-hop. He tried to incorporate it, but he wasn't able to capture where he came from the way he did on his previous albums. In fact, the concept of being a "Rebel" may possibly be him breaking from that old style that he is known for, and following the new trends that have emerged in the music world.

Out of the fourteen tracks, there are only five songs that one can sit down and listen to for the rest demand the listener to take their place on the dance floor.

Because of this, Pitbull became rather lazy with his lyrics, seeing how his audience is going to be too busy working up a sweat to pay attention to what he is saying. Few songs really stuck out, and honestly, he follows the hip-hop trend of redundancy.

He introduces his album with the song "Triumph," featuring Avery Storm, in which he tells his story of rags to riches. It is an inspirational piece, and probably one of the best on the CD. That is, following "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)," his hit single that can cause even the elderly to start shaking their hip replacements.

Pitbull doesn't display his lyrical talent until track six ("Dope Ball"), where we see him take a giant metaphor and run with it for about a minute and thirty seconds.

The following track, "Can't Stop Me Now", has a rock/pop vibe to it that may remind listeners of The White Stripes, and is probably one of the more original instrumentals on the entire album.

We are made aware of Pitbull's sexual expeditions on track 12, a personal favorite because the instrumental is phenomenally great. Pitbull changes his flow, which is hardly seen on any other song. He then decides to give singing-whileusing-auto-tune a try on his 13th track ("Across the World"), but rapping is his forte, so he needs to stick to that.

He ends his album with a heart-warming song called "Daddy's Little Girl," dedicated to the women who have lost their way in life. It was a nice way to end a decent album because it provided evidence that Pitbull sees women beyond what they can do for him sexually.

Overall, this album does not compare to his previous works. In fact, his dedicated fans may be a bit disappointed at his new sound. The pop/ techno vibe is not something listeners will find appealing when trying to relax.

This is an album that is meant to be heard at a party scene, and practically nowhere else.

Your plans for the weekend...

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Thursday 9/10

Hypnotist Jim Wand (pictured above) in the LL BCC at 8 p.m.

Method Man and Redman perform at Toad's Place, 9 p.m.

Friday 9/11

The Adult Circus in the LL BCC, 8 p.m.

Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers perform at the Fairfield Theater Company (Stage One), 7:30 p.m.

See Sorority Row or Whiteout in theaters

Saturday 9/12

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Pitbull's "Rebelution" is best suited for dance parties.

Caribbean Night at the Levee, 9 p.m.

Joshua Radin performs at Toad's Place, 7 p.m.

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Medeski Martin and Wood: bringing jazz back to the Klein by

Phil Mortenson

Everyone has heard of jazz. However, to some people, jazz is simply that "stuffy" music that your grandparents used to listen to. The first time one listens to jazz, it can seem like a complex jumble of instruments devoid of Britney Spears quality lyrics. It takes some getting used to, but when you do, an appreciation for musicianship will soon grow on you. Jazz is considered one of the most purely American art forms and to appreciate its complexity is to truly understand music.

The Fairfield Theater Company seems to foster a healthy appreciation for jazz as it prepares for the arrival of modern jazz-fusion group Medeski Martin and Wood. So before you go on thinking that jazz is something that should be left back in the 1940s, you might want to get a handle on just how much jazz has changed over the years as well as how much Medeski Martin and Wood have done to make contemporary evolutions of jazz possible.

Jazz has evolved countless times over the years.

Each new reinvention of style and form pushed music Contributed Photo forward into a new age. It was in the late 60s that the The jazz trio comes to the Fairfield Theater Company at the Klein on Friday, Sept. 11. new genre of jazz fusion was born. Greats such as Miles Davis took the improvisation of jazz and blended in funk The band recorded their first album "Notes from the defines a radiolarian as the following: "the skeleton of a and R&B rhythms with the intensity of electric rock. Underground" that same year with the label Hap-Jones single-celled organism ... Radiolarians live in large quanThrough the 70s jazz fusion was a dominant force.

Records. By 1993, the band was ready to record again. tities as part of the ocean's plankton. When the radiolarian The 80s came and jazz would soon go with the flow Medeski Martin and Wood were signed to a new label dies, its shell sinks to the bottom. After millions of years again. Then the genre known as acid jazz would hit the called Gramavision. They recorded their album "It's a of radiolarian shells 'raining down' on the sea floor, they scene. 1980s jazz and acid jazz would birth the combi- Jungle in Here," purchased an R.V., and toured the U.S. accumulate in great quantities. Much of the sea floor of nation of jazz, funk, and hip-hop. Guitarists such as Al Two years and three albums later, the trio were playing the deep oceans are covered in this radiolarian 'ooze.'"

Di'Meola sought out unique ways of blending jazz styles shows in Europe and Japan.

This interesting title for Medeski Martin and Wood's with the constantly emerging new sounds.

While touring through Japan is a good indication album project. It speaks to the band's new direction. The By the time the 90s came, music had experienced of being in a successful band, the jazz trio was only just Radiolarian project will take the listener into the deep quite a renaissance. With hip-hop and grunge completely getting started. Medeski Martin and Wood signed with where we will find layers of jazz as they rain through changing the music landscape, new and innovative styles the prodigious jazz label Blue Note Records in 1999. the abyss. were breaking through everywhere. As the music once Blue Note had acts such as Thelonius Monk, Wes MontAn album review on JezebelMusic.com also reveals again changed, jazz needed to change with it, jazz had gomery, John Coltrane, Chick Corea and countless other that Medeski Martin and Wood have taken on an entirely to adapt. This time in music history seems all too an ap- jazz legends. Medeski Martin and Wood recorded three new method to creating their albums that has aided in propriate entrance for Medeski Martin and Wood. albums and a "best-of" set with Blue Note but continued perfecting their new project.

In 1991, John Medeski, Billy Martin, and Chris to gain acclaim.

According to the Web site, "Medeski Martin and Wood formed their band in Brooklyn, N.Y. John played The group then decided to step up to the next level Wood have taken a new approach in the means of comkeyboard, organ, or piano, Billy played the drums, and by creating their own label. After the birth of Inderecto piling a record. Instead of writing, recording, distributChris the bass. The trio got their start by permeating the Records, the group recorded "Out Louder" in 2006 ing, and then touring; they wrote, toured, recorded what New York jazz scene. The band developed their own with guitar legend John Scofield. The band had worked transpired on stage, and then distributed." style by taking hip-hop beats and melding them within with John Scofield before on their 1998 album "A Go This new process lies at the heart of what jazz is their improvisational and melodic jazz style. Their music Go." Each time the group and the guitarist great reunite and is supposed to be. Medeski Martin and Wood's new they do so under the guise technique allows the trio to capture the essence of each Medeski, Scofield, Martin, improvisational moment while allowing them to evolve and Wood. John Scofield naturally. capably lent a hand in startTo see Medeski Martin and Wood perform would ing off Inderecto Records not be just a jazz show; it would be a jazz experience. with a powerful album. Their impressive list of works covers a wide range of Medeski Martin and Wood jazz-fusion, but the radiolarian project too would be a continued their momentum unique experience as these jazz greats continue to reinvent and creativity in 2008 by themselves. Whether it's their older material or the new, releasing an album for one only needs to appreciate the immense skill that each kids called "Let's go Ev- band member exhibits, if you're not already lost in their erywhere." For 2009, the improvisational and harmonic excellence. band is working on a three Medeski Martin and Wood have taken jazz into a part album called "Radio- new era over the past two decades. They have come a larians." long way as a band and have enjoyed much success. We With each new album at Fairfield are fortunate to have such an important band or project, this trio has perform so close by. done well to preserve jazz while mixing it up and Medeski Martin and Wood are playing at the Fairfield turning it on its head. Their Theater Comany at the Klein in Bridgeport on Friday, new three album project Sept. 11 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online Contributed Photo Radiolarian 1, 2, and 3 is through The Fairfield Theater Company at fairfieldtheMedeski Martin and Wood are sure to put on a great live show a prime example of how ater.org began to catch on in New York as Medeski Martin and Medeski Martin and Wood continue to shake up the jazz Wood started to play high-end venues such as the Knitting scene.

Factory and the Village Gate.

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Chris Surette

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elcome to the Thunder Dome, snitches. For those who don’t know me, my name is Chris Surette a.k.a Captain Intensity and just so you know I’m not a tool like that kid last year so hopefully you guys enjoy it.

First, I want to give a welcome to all the newcomers to FU, especially the girls of the class of 2013. I live at the Zoo on Fairfield Beach Road and it has an amazing view so feel free to stop whenever (wink, wink).

Second, I want to welcome back all the returning vets, especially the class of 2010. I must say I am truly amazed and impressed by the first week so far. Drinking every night and seeing everyone at the Grape has been a blast and we have to continue with the great start to make this the best year possible.

I must say this is my favorite time. Let's be honest, we all know syllabus week is basically an unofficial holiday known throughout nearly every school in the country as National Blackout Week.

The past week has been like that stupid music video by Asher Roth. Even though that song is not very good and was totally overplayed, I don’t believe I would want any less of a college experience.

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HE said / SHE said

Welcome back to the good life Not only is this my favorite time during the school, but it’s a great time in the sporting world as well. With the baseball playoffs heating up and college football starting this past weekend, it’s a guys paradise. I haven’t been this excited since Kevin Youkilis charged Rick Porcello on the Tigers and threw his helmet at him. Imagine Youk running at you at full speed; it would be like grizzly coming after you.

On another note, though, the college season couldn’t start off any better with Boise State defeating Oregon and LaGarrette Blount socking the Boise offensive linemen in the face. Nice job, not only did your team lose to a non-BCS conference team, but you pretty much ruined your teams chances at making a decent bowl game and probably cost yourself millions as an NFL prospect.

That’s enough of my sports rant for this issue, so lets get to the real point. For seniors, it's o u r l a s t year here and I don’t know how to go out better than living down at the beach.

The past couple of days I’ve been sitting out in sand and Kanye West’s “Good Life” just comes into my head. Honestly, for those lucky enough to experience this, it truly is the “Good Life," so lets continue with our great start. For everyone else, enjoy the year and make it one you forget.

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elcome to Fairfield. After a week here, I’m sure you’ve have already made friends, partied and done the 500 yard dash to your dorm bathroom after hitting Barone. Apparently three years of mistakes makes me qualified to welcome and dispense what I think is exceptional advice. So freshman girls, listen up.

Fairfield beach is probably one of the best things about Fairfield. For three years you think about what it will be like to live on the beach and how you can get invited to the parties. Most of you will fail miserably at the beach scene freshman year, so just don’t go. If you get into a party, you’ll find many senior girls unhappy with your presence, and if you don’t make it in, you might be stuck walking 2.5 sober miles back to campus.

After waiting three years to finally be allowed to live here, I don’t want to have a party and have freshmen I don’t know drinking my beer that I bought with the money I don’t have because of unpaid internships. So unless you’re invited, stay away. We’ve paid our dues, and your time will come, but until then, let us live in peace. Find a freshman guy who can meet Surrette’s B's: Booze (this will help to make them cuter); Beirut (dazzle them with your skills); Boys (this can allow for greater

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Allyson Wuensch selection); Broads (this is you). Please note, you will always encounter a tour group on a cross-campus walk of shame.

A night of heavy drinking may lead you to believe that every person from home is dying to hear you screaming about your evening antics. However, drunk dialing has evolved over the past few years into something even more lethal — drunken Facebooking Take it from one of the biggest drunk Facebookers ever — it’s just not a good idea. Despite your best privacy settings, it’s bound to announce your drunken debacle with your computer to every friend you have on Facebook.

And in the first couple weeks of school you probably don’t know most of them. And the line “I think we’re Facebook friends,” is not hot.

When you wake up hung over the next morning, you will most likely you will run into the humiliation hangover during Barone brunch.

Although there is no cure for this, may I suggest going on textsfromlastnight. com. After reading the first page you will either feel better about your own actions, or realize that you make need to seek professional help.

So have a great year- and I look forward to having you all awkwardly stare at me as you try to figure out if I’m really the girl in the unflattering black and white photo.

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I just read my texts from last night

Welcome back to Fairfield kids!

As you all know, FML and Texts from Last Night are popular Web sites that make people feel a lot better about their lives.

Well ... at least if you’re like me and need to check it every morning to make sure someone is more ridiculous, dysfunctional and inappropriate than you are.

After spending three wonderful years at Fairfield, I have experienced enough FMLs and texts from last night to write this entire column alone, but who cares what I have to say, we want to hear from you.

Here is how this is going to go; every Sunday, send the most awkward, embarrassing moments you have faced throughout the week or the best texts after a night of debauchery.

If they are funny and believable we will anonymously post them in this column.

Here are examples from a few interviewed guests from Fairfield. None of them are mine … obviously.

FAIRFIELD FML EXAMPLES: #1: “Today I was sitting next to someone I’m Facebook friends with in class. He changed his Facebook status to 'class sucks, no cute girls to look at.' FML" #2: "Today I was sitting at a table with the international students. They were discussing how they thought it was inappropriate that Americans say things about going to the bathroom in public. They said it right after I came back from an announced bathroom break. FML." #3: Today I woke up on my floor naked with a filet of fish in one hand and French toast in the other. FML. #4: Today my mom said, honey, you need to stop buying bigger dresses and start eating less. FML.

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#5: I just found out my best friend from high school/hairdresser's son is gay. Now he won't speak to me and I have to find a new hairdresser. FML. FAIRFIELD texts from last night EXAMPLES: (Definitely not from my phone) #1: We had magical night together … and then he peed on my floor. I still have his license … should I call him? #2: I didn’t know whether to dump out the beer and pee in my cup or drink the beer and pee in my pants. #3: (1) He put on fat bottomed girls while we were hooking up and it made me feel uncomfortable.

(2) At least “I Can’t Fight this Feeling Anymore” didn’t come on shuffle while you were seducing your neighbor. #4: He took my bag and ran. I started chasing him down the street. It could have been my shining moment ... and then I fell. #5: I was talking to some cute guy and then by some form of slu*-magic, another girl appeared on his lap. #6: (1) Puke and rally, baby :)

(2) :)? Really?

Send your FMLs and texts from last night to mirrorfml@yahoo.com

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'Stag Shot' of the Week

Cross Country

Out of the gate: The men's and women's cross country teams swept a dual meet against the University of New Haven at home on Sept. 5. The women's team 25-44 and and the men's team won 15-49.

Leading the way on the men's side was freshman Dylan Fisher who won the 5K race with a time of 16:35. On the women's side, sophomore Kristen Golen finished in third place in the 4K, behind two New Haven harriers with a time of 16:12.

The men took the top five spots of the race behind Fisher.

Both teams return to action on Sept. 12, hosting the Fairfield Invitational on campus.

Field Hockey

Number 100: Despite a 1-2 start to the season, the field hockey team has something to celebrate. Head coach Jackie Kane, a 13-year veteran, won her 100th career game on Sept. 4 in a double overtime victory against Ball St. The Stags won that game 5-4, with the game-winning goal coming from senior Carly McCullough. Two days later Fairfield dropped its second game of the season in a hard-fought 3-1 loss at home against Villanova.

The Stags face in-state rival Sacred Heart on Sept. 11 and Hofstra a day later, both at home.

Baseball

Summer fun: Eight Fairfield baseball players spent the summer playing in various leagues. Junior Tucker Nathans led the Sanford Mainers to the New England Collegiate Baseball League finals, hitting .297 with 14 runs and 13 RBI in 31 games.

Senior Rob Gariano boosted his draft hopes by serving as the closer for the Harwich Mariners of the wood-bat Cape Cod Baseball League, going 1-1 with a 4.15 ERA and striking out 31 in 26 innings of work.

Chris Horning, Jason Rago, Scott Gussaroff, Mark Skrapits, Ryan Furbeck and Carmine DeVito also played in leagues.

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Fairfield and Towson both vie for the ball off a free kick. Fairfield was awarded the kick when Senior Christian Uy hit the turf (see the picture on p. 23). Fairfield lost the game 2-1 in a rematch of the 2006 NCAA Tournament second round matchup. The Stags dropped to 0-2 on the season, having lost also to Monmouth on Friday night.

Male Stag-lete of the Week ATHLETE: Dylan Fisher '13 SPORT: Cross Country ACHIEVEMENT: A Peterborough, N.H. native, won the men's portion of Fairfield's dual meet against the University of New Haven on campus on Sept. 5. Fisher won the 5K race with a time of 16:35, ahead of teammate Jon Juleus, a sophomore who finished with a time of 16:48.

Fisher was a three-time letterwinner at ConVal Regional High School, winning the team MVP as a captain his senior year. Fisher was a two-time All-State selection and a member of two state championship teams.

Female Stag-lete of the Week ATHLETE: Anne Nieuwenhuis '11 SPORT: Field Hockey ACHIEVEMENT: While the field hockey squad has started off on a rocky pace, Nieuwenhuis, a native of Holland, has scored three goals to lead the team and place her third in the America East Conference.

Nieuwenhuis scored a goal in the Stags comeback win over Ball State on Sept. 4. She also scored the lone goal in Fairfield's 3-1 loss to Villanova on Sept 6.

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The Questions

Highway. I'm really not creative.

StagBus. (Too soon?)

Magic carpet. As long as it can show me the world. And I get a genie.

Chris Simmons. He loves it. Or so I've heard.

Keep the sugar. Where's my shaker of salt?

Grapefruit. Or use cherry juice.

Trust me, it's delicious. P.S. Tom's right. I do ;)

3. I did it all for the ...

Horseshoes and brews on the beach. Right, 'He Said'?

The AL Wild Card. Right, Captain Intensity?

Good Life. Right, Surette? Nice Reds hat. Aren't you supposed to be a Sox fan?

4. Blame it on the ...

Kegerator at our beach house.

'Stache.

Cold. Otherwise, I would have looked much better in that speedo.

5. I'm sweet like ...

A Coke and cherry Slurpee, mixed with a certain alcohol. The perfect pregame.

A guest pass at the Point. If there are no tables near the Albino Frog available.

1. Life is a (insert word), I want to ride it all night long.

2. Pour some sugar on ...

A Tootsie Pop. How many licks does it take to get to the center?

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their first four games, with their only win coming against San Jose State. In its three losses, Fairfield has allowed 12 goals. Last season, the defense allowed only 0.65 goals per game, as The women's soccer team ended last season with a narrow loss to nationally ranked one of the nation's best defenses.

Oklahoma State in the NCAA Tournament. The Stags held the Cowgirls, which entered the Fairfield lost only three seniors from last year's team, which went 15-5-3 overall, and this game boasting the top offense in the nation, to one goal and Fairfield received 16 votes in the season the MAAC head coaches voted the Stags the preseason favorite to win the conference. final national poll.

Junior Nicole Cavallaro was named the preseason Player of the Year for the second straight But Fairfield has not had a strong start to this season. The Stags have dropped three of season and sophomore goalie Kelly Boudreau and sophomore defenseman Alyssa Decker were also voted to the preseason All-MAAC Team. Cavallaro, despite missing time last year due to injuries, enters the season third on the program's all-time assists list and looks to lead a talented group of forwards, including senior Casey Frobey.

"I believe that we are going to be very difficult to mark up front this season," fifth-year head coach Jim O'Brien said in a press release. "With Casey providing us both talent and leadership on the attack, it allows our younger strikers to play more freely, without the pressure of having to carry the team and I think that will really benefit our team."

Defensively, Boudreau and Decker were both named to the All-MAAC second team last season.

"We have a strong group returning from last year's championship team," said O'Brien in a press release. "Like last year, we will need some people to step up into larger roles, but I have confidence that we have the talent to once again accomplish big things."

But the Stags have already felt the loss of their three seniors from last season. Ahna Johnson was last year's MAAC Offensive Player of the Year and netted multiple regional and national awards. Classmates Robyn Decker and Caroline Downey anchored the formidable defense.

"The midfield is quite deep this year and that will certainly help us after losing Ahna, the program's first All-America," said O'Brien in a press release. "With that being said, we will need to have some player step into the role that Ahna played last season and I really think that we have a few that can make that happen for us."

Senior team captains Adrienne Boyer and Chrissie Sidie are expected to help fill the defensive void left by Robyn Decker, the sister of sophomore Alyssa Decker, and Downey.

"Adrienne is going to be a key in the back for us this season," O'Brien said in a press release. "She is a versatile player who is going to excel athletically in the back, but more importantly I am counting on her to be a strong, vocal leader, and help keep our focus and intensity."

Fairfield opened the season at No. 20 Boston College, losing 5-0. It followed that performance with a 4-2 loss at Seton Hall. The Stags then traveled to the University of San Francisco for the USF odwalla Nike Classic. They beat San Jose State 2-1 in the opener, but fell to the host Dons 3-0 in the second game.

The Stags return to the pitch on Sept. 10 to face Hartford.

Mirror File Photo Fairfield hosts Bryant for its home opener on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at Lessing Field.

Junior Nicole Cavallaro was named as the preseason MAAC Player of the Year for the second straight season. She by

and Fairfield are trying to return to win the MAAC and go to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year.

Volleyball lays groundwork for MAAC Title run by

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Junior Lauren Hughes is one of several key upperclassman returning for the Stags this fall.

Keith Connors

On the surface, a three-loss effort at the Yale Invitational, a 3-1 setback to Georgetown, and a 2-6 start to the season is more than enough to frustrate any team.

But if second-year head coach Alija Pittenger and the volleyball team have learned anything from last year, it's that the conclusion of the season is far more important than the outset.

Thanks in part to a consistently daunting outof-conference schedule, the Stags are no strangers to sluggish starts at the start to the season.

A year ago, Pittenger's first as a head coach, the Stags lost seven consecutive invitational tournament games and limped toward the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) portion of the schedule.

Fairfield's early-season growing pains have followed a similar script this year. After a seasonopening victory over Eastern Michigan and a stirring win against crosstown rival Sacred Heart, the Stags dropped three games in New Haven, including a loss to in-state rival Yale.

Beneath the surface, though, the out-of-conference slate may be Fairfield's voluntary baptism by fire.

Once again, the Stags scheduled several of the country's strongest programs this fall, including Army, last year's regular-season Patriot League champions, and Yale, the 2008 Ivy League champions.

This weekend's Michigan/Pepsi Challenge in Ann Arbor, Mich., is no exception to the schedule trend. In

addition to Michigan, Pittenger's alma mater and a national powerhouse that has reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for two consecutive seasons, Fairfield plays Virginia Commonwealth, Missouri and Morehead State.

The Stags also play Fordham at Alumni Hall, their first home game of the year, prior to the start of the team's conference schedule.

Nonetheless, difficult Septembers, in each of the past five seasons, eventually led to appearances in the MAAC Championship game.

And with a veteran-laden team that returns All-MAAC senior middle blocker Katie Mann and juniors Alex Lopez and Lauren Hughes, Pittenger the Stags seem poised to contend for the conference title yet again.

"Even though we're still fairly young, we have a lot of players that have spent a lot of time on the court," Pittenger said in a press release. "We've got the talent and the players. If we take care of business, we should reach our goals."

And while the team's ultimate goal still lies ahead, Pittenger asserted that, regardless of the early losses, the team is already laying the groundwork for a postseason run.

"Now they understand what we are looking for and it will be a lot easier for everyone to build upon our achievements," Pittenger added.

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Men's soccer drops the ball in its first two games at home Freshman goalkeeper from New Zealand tries to pick up where new coach Burse left off by

Rory Bernier

The Fairfield soccer team took to the pitch again this season with a new look, but against a familiar rival, Towson.

"Come on! Compete!" yelled coach Carl Rees as the Stags looked to grab an early lead in a tie game.

As intensity was rising fans, coaches and players were screaming for the sake of their teams on field awareness and heads up action.

The biggest part of the new look Stags, freshm a n g o a l k e e p e r M i c h a e l O ' K e e ff e , t o o k c e n t e r stage early on.

Peter Caty/The Mirror With 21:35 on the clock in the first period, Tow- Freshman goalkeeper Michael son was awarded a penalty kick. O'Keeffe, making O'Keeffe of New Zealand prepares just his second start, dived to his right to turn away for a goal kick. the quick shot; however an unlucky deflection resulted in the rebound and goal for Towson's Liam Maloney to make it 1-0.

O'Keeffe helped keep the Stags in the game against the Tigers with four saves, but eventually his squad fell, 2-1. He kept it close with his instinctual style of play and ability to adjust at the pinnacle of a pressure filled game, according to someone who would know well, last year's starting goalkeeper Justin Burse.

He added that O'Keeffe has a natural talent for knowing what to do in certain situations.

To be the best goalie he can be, O'Keeffe must "block out all the things that are external to the game and solely focus on soccer," said Burse.

Burse, a fifth-year senior last season who transferred in from Fordham, is now working as an assistant coach following one season with the Stags.

It is the experience of Burse that O'Keeffe will look to learn from and what he has been lacking in his first two games with the Stags.

While the talent is there, the instincts and experience will come with practice, said Burse.

"He is one of our best players," he added.

O'Keeffe, a native of Christchurch, New Zealand, played for the New Zealand National Under-15 and Under-17 teams before becoming a captain of the squad in the U-17 World Cup in 2007, allowing just one goal in a game against Korea.

One thing O'Keeffe certainly contributes to the Stags is experience and knowledge of the game. While Division I college soccer is a big step involving big adjustments, his experience on the national level is a plus. But his starting spot is not guaranteed. Senior Matt Cleveland played in just eight minutes last year, but played in 655 minutes his sophomore season.

O'Keeffe clearly realizes that even with his experience, he needs to adjust to another form of the game.

"Division I soccer is a lot more athletic and quicker," he said.

But O'Keeffe said he is certainly happy to have the help of Burse, saying the assistant coach has "been here and done that" already, so he can learn a lot from him.

Uy and Stags looks to rebound on first road-trip of season by

Sean Clores

The men's soccer team went into Sunday looking for their first win of the 2009 season. The Tigers had other ideas. In a rematch of the 2006 NCAA second round matchup, the Stags fell to Towson 2-1.

It was the third meeting between the teams in the past three years. Last year the Stags won 1-0 at Towson, but the more important game came in the middle of one of the best seasons in Stags sports history in 2006. With a major upset of UConn in the first round, the Stags became the first Fairfield team to advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament. Towson ended the historic run with a 2-0 victory down in Baltimore.

On Sunday, the Stags were just trying to pick up their first win of the 2009 season. Both teams could not get much going early, but Towson would strike first. With 21:35 left in the first half, the Tigers received a penalty kick. The initial kick was blocked by Fairfield goalie freshman Michael O'Keefe. The saved ball, however, was chipped in by forward Liam Maloney, giving Towson the 1-0 lead.

The scored remained 1-0 at halftime. Fairfield Coach Carl Rees was concerned about the lack of energy early.

"We need to start more quickly. It's the attention to detail early on that's going to get us going," Rees said.

The Tigers were the ones who started quickly in the second half. In the 48th minute, Marco Mangione and Chris Zecha assisted Maloney on his second goal of the afternoon, the first multi-goal game of the sophomore's young career.

Rees turned to his bench for an energy boost, and he got it from sophomore Matt Ernst. Fourteen minutes after Towson took a 2-0 lead, Ernst scored his first career goal on a soft header past Tigers goalie, John Steele. He was assisted on great passes from Matthew Uy '11 and Jon Kaufman '11. Towson's lead was cut in half, 2-1.

That was the closest Fairfield would get as Towson held off the Stags to preserve the one goal victory. Fairfield out-shot Towson 12-11, but only took three shots in the game's final 28 minutes.. The loss gave Fairfield two one goal losses to start the season, including Friday's loss to Monmouth, and dropped them to 0-2-0.

O'Keeffe had four saves for the Stags in his second career start Although the team has lost both games so far, Rees believes the experiences from playing these tough teams early will help his young team down the road.

"That's why we schedule these teams early on. Both teams (Monmouth and Towson) were in the National tournament last year. This is how we find out about ourselves. There were a lot of positives out there. We will be fine. We just fell on the wrong side of the fence this time."

The Stags will need to turn to senior Christian Uy, who has 14 career goals, to pick up the slack for their low-scoring offense. Fairfield faces a tough road trip to Albany and Boston College next week, before returning home to face Harvard on September 19.

Peter CatyThe Mirror

Christian Uy '10 and the men's soccer team lost 2-1 to Towson on Sunday. Fairfield recently faced the Tigers in the second round of the 2006 NCAA Tournament. The loss dropped the Stags to 0-2 on the season, but both losses came against teams which made the NCAA Tournament last season.

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September 9, 2009

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Men's soccer falls to Monmouth and Towson by identical 2-1 scores at home in its opening weekend.

See p. 23 for stories.

Junior Matthew Uy battles Towson's Steve LeVine for a loose ball.

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insideSPORTS: Goalie O'Keeffe looks to learn from Burse p. 23;

Women's soccer preview p. 22; TWIS and 3x5 p. 20