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Foley vs. Malloy: Gubernatorial Debate at Fairfield

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CT Post Needs Clam Jam 101 Course

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Republican Candidate Tom Foley (left) and Democratic Candidate Dan Malloy (right) debated live at the Quick Center Tuesday.

By Alexandria Hein News Editor The live televised Connecticut gubernatorial debate between Democratic candidate Dan Malloy and Republican Candidate Tom Foley took place at the Quick Center on Tuesday. Supporters lined the streets in the hours leading up to the event, holding signs like, “Women for Foley,” and “Carpenters for Malloy.”

Malloy arrived first, in a grey Mercury truck featuring a broken left taillight. Foley later pulled onto campus in his large infamous campaign bus.

The debate was co-moderated by

Eyewitness News anchor and Face the State host, Dennis House and WNPR news director and host of “Where We Live,” John Dankosky. Father von Arx walked out on the stage and introduced the candidates, reminding attendees to turn off their cell phones, quipping, he hoped, they would listen to a Priest.

Then came the silence. Click. Click.

Cough. “3 minutes,” said one moderator.

“2 minutes,” he said after what felt like 5.

More camera shutters were heard, and finally the cliché baby cry.

When House and Dankosky finally got the go ahead, the rules were laid out for candidates, “Two minutes to answer

each question, 30 seconds to respond,” and then the first question was asked.

Malloy had to respond first to a question pertaining to his hypothetical first 100 days in office, and what he would do to fix the record high unemployment rate in Connecticut.

Malloy answered, promising to make the government more transparent, by saying that he would let the citizens know just how deep the hole that has been dug is, and show them a plan that will get them “out and over the tough times we are in.” Among other things he vowed to change electric rates, “get off the backs of small business owners,” and

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It’s a Hard-Knock Beach Life, For Stags

By Janelle Cecco Staff Writer For Fairfield University seniors, life is a beach and they are just playing in the sand. But for beach residents, life is a bitch.

Local year-round beach residents and The Connecticut Post continue to complain about the “Animal House partying,” at the beach this fall. National publications like the Princeton Review continue to slam the university for poor town-gown relations, ranking Fairfield number 17 on the list, an improvement to the number two spot it had in 2001.

There is constant, “yelling and screaming that wakes people up after 11 p.m. It even happens during the daytime.

I don’t understand,” said Fairfield Beach Resident Associations (FBRA) president Paige Herman. According to Herman, that is then number one issue between Fairfield students and the locals.

But Chief of Police at the Fairfield Police Department Gary MacNamara recently told The Mirror that the situation at the beach this year has been better. The Mirror recently convened a round table discussion with the Fairfield police and president of the FBRA, along with one-on-one discussions with the Assistant Director of Resident Life at Fairfield University and students living at the beach.

We found a few disagreements about the disruptiveness of the partying at the beach. Here are the four different

perspectives on the partying done by Fairfield University beach residents.

Fairfield Police: Law Enforcers Although it is their job to issue tickets and make arrests, police insist they are not out to get students. For them, “Maintaining peace in the area is our main goal,” said Chief MacNamara.

If the police receive a phone call, they are required to go to the house and asses the situation. This is where the “no warning,” policy comes into play. If the police are contacted, and the house they investigate is loud, disruptive and/ or unreasonable, a ticket will be issued.

“Large gatherings with alcohol being

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Q&A With Muslim Campus Chaplain See P. 9

Chefs Table Comes to the Library See P. 11

Fairfield Students + Fairfield Beach = Drunk. It seems any time these two concepts are mentioned the same conclusion is always made. We saw it happen last week when The Connecticut Post ran an editorial titled “Students need Clam Jam 101 course.”

Fairfield students conceptualized Clam Jam 101; it’s The Connecticut Post who has yet to attend.

The Post stated, “Fairfield University needs to move swiftly to stop any resurgence of ‘Animal House’ partying by its students at Fairfield Beach.”

Well, we wish there were “Animal House” partying going on at the beach. It would be much more fun.

Any state school party scene makes the Fairfield party scene look like a high school house party.

We can all attest that when visiting other schools we have seen the sheer destructive nature of partying students. Glass tables are broken and front doors ripped apart as cops show up to the party.

Compared to these other schools, Fairfield student debauchery is pretty tame. We might be a bit loud, we might urinate in public places, and we might drop a few beer cans along the way, but we aren’t leaving a path of pricey destruction in our wake. We pay enough to live in the beachside houses.

As for The Connecticut Post, we have yet to meet an Otter, Boon, or Bluto down on Fairfield Beach Road, nor have we seen the First Selectman’s daughter returned to his house via a shopping cart. So let’s lay off the Animal House name-calling; you just sound like Neidermeyer.

We have decided to look at beach life critically, putting aside the old argument that involves complaining about partying students after buying a house down by the beach. Too often, students dismiss the complaint, relating it to the same as buying a house next to train tracks and complaining that trains wake you up every morning. Clearly the point has been made by now - we are not perfect neighbors and year-round residents should have known better. We are not students who just want to party all the time.

We are students at a respectable university.

The beach is not an ideal situation for any parties currently involved. College students are finally let loose from the scrutiny that comes with living on campus and now are free and able to have kegs and larger parties. Year-round residents simply want to be able to go to sleep before midnight and not be woken up by students’ drunken antics.

Students pay high rental rates. Year round residents pay big bucks for their property. Everybody thinks they are entitled to their own way of life, and all live within spitting distance of each other. It is sheer madness.

The University’s only concern is that the beach damages the school’s reputation and strains town and gown relations. Whether or not the administration is willing to admit it or not, we all know they would be happier if there were no beach.

We understand that for an up and coming school like Fairfield, the old partying mentality from

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Red Sea Madness Success See P. 24

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Stags are finally granted access to the connection path that between Bannow and the Library with The Village Area on Campus.

Hertz Fails to Connect With Stag Drivers

Photo Illustration By: Nikki Elibero/The Mirror

By Laura Zervoudakis Contributing Writer

Freshmen and sophomores at Fairfield University dream of the day that will bring them their turn at having a car on campus. While they patiently wait for the day, Fairfield has teamed up with Hertz Rental car to form Connect

by Hertz, which is available to all students.

Michael Tortora, Executive Assistant to the Vice President and Business Manager for Administrative and Student Affairs, said the program that started in September’09 “now stands at 271 members.” However, that still leaves nearly three thousand undergraduates who haven’t utilized Connect by Hertz.

When asked about the program Spencer Colpitta ‘14 was not enthused about the program and said, “It’s just a car service that lets people get off campus.” What could be contributing to the program’s lack of popularity among students is that students don’t know what it is. “I know they’ve put it on the FUSA things once in a while, but I don’t think it’s publicized enough,” said Colpitta.

Gabrielle Bellavance ‘14, a supporter of the program expresses her interest in accessing a car. “During the week, the shuttle doesn’t go to the mall. I’d rent a car if I needed to go to the mall or someplace the shuttle doesn’t normally go to,” she says.

Bellavance also points out that the shuttle stops running after 7:00 p.m. It’s clear that there’s a need for another means of transportation, but students still don’t seem to utilize the Hertz rental program. Besides not being publicized enough, is there another reason why more students haven’t become members?

According to Connect by Hertz’s URL, https://www. connectbyhertz.com, there are six easy steps to follow in order to rent a car. However Gary Davies’14, claims it isn’t

that simple. He and his mom explored the website, and at the end of the day, “we couldn’t figure it out. We even called them, and I’m still unclear about how to rent a car,” he says.

The students have spoken, Connect by Hertz hasn’t effectively advertised itself and is therefore uneasy for the Fairfield University community to access.

In terms of Connect by Hertz’s website, joining the

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program is somewhat time consuming and confusing, but once you set up your account, six easy steps are all it takes to rent a car.

Next time you see a Mini Cooper drive by the Kelly Center, don’t assume an upperclassman is driving it, it could be a freshman who has joined Connect by Hertz.

To Togo and Back: Peaceful International Work

By Jamie Gallerani Contributing Writer

Scorpions. Malaria. Dysentery. Even in a country with horrors like these, the impoverished people who dot the landscape have even bigger problems to deal with.

Sam Connor, a former Peace Corps volunteer, knows this first-hand. While speaking at Fairfield on Tuesday, Connor recounted his four years of service as a volunteer in Togo, West Africa. He now serves as the director of “Save the Children” in Westport, Connecticut.

According to Connor, the majority of the world does not live the same comfortable lifestyle that we as U.S. citizens live. This truth was unavoidably revealed to him during his field experience in Africa, and has subsequently affected his interests, passions, and life work.

“When you go [to Togo], you feel so much more privileged than they are. I was always happy to help...It really launched me on this career of social justice and humanitarian work,” he said.

As a volunteer in Togo, Connor got “used to living with the people the way the people live,” he explained. That included living with a family in a mud hut and eating their

types of meals, as well as surviving with no electricity or clean water, which Connor admits he missed the most.

He had to get used to boiling and filtering his water to make it drinkable, and “squatting” as a substitute for flushable toilets and bathrooms. “You learn to grow up in a very different way. That’s something that I really respected,” he said.

While living in conditions that emphasized the poverty of the area, Connor spent his four years in West Africa doing work to combat the clear economic disadvantages that the people of Togo faced. With the priorities of fuel and clean water in mind, he helped find some of the solutions to poverty by helping to create solar energy cookers, hot water heaters, improved cook stoves, and water cisterns, since the country can go four months without getting a drop of rain.

Connor got to fulfill his long hoped for dream to join the Peace Corps when, in his mid-twenties as a British national, he was naturalized in this country, and as an American citizen, he applied and was admitted as a volunteer. After living in Togo for 4 years, Connor returned home for some time, only to return to Africa and then South East Asia, again as a volunteer. Upon returning to the States three years ago, he

began his work with “Save the Children.”

Audience members seemed to have similar thoughts and feeling about Connor’s lecture and the work that he has done in the Peace Corps, referring to him as informative, honest, insightful, and candid. “His passion resonated with me,” a woman in the audience said. However, she added, “I think there are some aspects that weren’t covered and I’d like to learn more.”

When asked what main point they took away from the lecture, Fairfield faculty member, Professor Marie-Agnès Sourieau answered that “...volunteering for the Peace Corps is an invaluable experience for personal growth and for hopefully influencing others to see the world differently.”

One idea that Connor conveyed was that his experiences really expanded his horizons and opened his eyes.

Although he admits that “You have to go through a lot of changes...growth, perseverance, frustration, to get through two years of service,” he also says that his experiences with the impoverished people in Togo have helped to shape his passions, claiming that “[My experiences] certainly launched me into my interest in continuing international work.”

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Perlitz Victims Receive Aid With Alum Visit

By Alexandria Hein News Editor Without contributions from Fairfield University, the New England Jesuits, and the Order of Malta, Paul Kendrick’72 an advocate for the child sex abuse victims who were sexually abused by Fairfield alumnus, Doug Perlitz, is grateful to announce that Perlitz’s victims are slowly being enrolled in local Haitian schools.

Kendrick has been fighting tirelessly, along with Haitian journalist Cyrus Sibert, who first reported Perlitz’s abuse in late 2007, to get the 18 boys that were abused by Perlitz at his Project Pierre Toussaint School, back on track. He has called upon Fairfield University countless times to take responsibility and aid in the process of helping the boys, but has been met with nothing but silence and hostility.

In 2002, Perlitz was the keynote commencement speaker and was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree. In 2005, Fairfield awarded Perlitz with the Alumni Humanitarian Award, but has now wiped its hand clean of the Haitian project, which was also spearheaded by former head of campus ministry, Rev. Paul Carrier, S.J. When allegations against Perlitz first surfaced in early 2008, Carrier was suddenly removed from the Board of Directors and has since disappeared from public ministry and life, separating Fairfield University from the scandal even further.

This Homecoming Weekend, Kendrick plans on standing at the entrance of Fairfield again, like he did on the first day of school to distribute fliers about how to raise money for the boys. The administration has other plans for him, and after receiving a call from the head of security at Fair-

field, Kendrick vows that he will, “not be censored by President Jeffrey von Arx, S.J. in the pursuit of justice for the child sex abuse victims in Haiti.”

The phone call was apparently to go over ground rules for Kendrick’s visit to campus. Security claims that when Kendrick and Louis Elneus (a nonprofit organizer who provides textbooks for schools in Haiti) and two other advocates were on campus in September, they apparently received complaints that they were tying up traffic.

Kendrick said that this is simply not true. He also rations that there is no other way to distribute leaflets to cars pulling onto campus than to meet them.

Kendrick was not forcing the fliers

“Step by Step we’re getting the boys back in school.”

-Paul Kendrick

on cars, or chasing down vehicles, he was simply standing with his arm outreached offering the flier to whoever opened their window to receive them. University officials were not pleased with him and responded, “This is the first day of class for the fall semester, and the University community’s responsibility is to focus on opening day activities and the students’ educational experience.”

The spokeswoman who commented for that story was Nancy Habetz; she and the picture of Perlitz with the boys of Project Pierre Tous-

saint School she had in her office, has since left.

After many unanswered emails to residents and other alumni groups of Fairfield, Kendrick reported that donations have trickled in, enabling the boys in Haiti to be provided with some of their basic needs, including rice and beans, medical treatment, shelter and uniforms and shoes (which are needed to be enrolled in school). “Step by step, we’re getting the boys back in school,” he said. But still, the donors are just a few people, among how many alumni, among how many Fairfield residents, and among how many Jesuits in the world.

Kendrick has contacted numerous members of administration, including campus ministry and has been met with silence. He is in constant contact with Cyrus, who has been working diligently to try and make sure the boys have all that they need.

Kendrick’s recent project, which asked for two dollars per day for the 20 boys abused, would guarantee the boys a ration of rice and beans for that day. This weekend he will continue to raise the consciousness of the entire Fairfield University community.

Kendrick said that the Fairfield administration, faculty, students and alumni are sending a strong message to the boys who were abused and to the people of Haiti: “If your child reports to us that he or she has been sexually abused by one of us, we will close the school and put you back on the streets with no place for you to live and nothing for you to eat. We will abandon you.”

Empty Seats at Debate make sure that they know they have an ally in the governor’s office.

When it was Foley’s turn he harped on Connecticut’s rating as one of the most unfriendly states for business owners and an “unresponsive state government.”

He pledged to create a long-term policy that will support growth, and job creation.

Malloy’s supporters who turned out for the event represented at least three different Unions, something his opponent isn’t fond of. Unions have “too much influence over policy,” said Foley.

The second question regarded insurance companies complying with federal law. Foley answered first explaining that premiums among private health insurers are going up because of the uncertainty in the new healthcare plan.

Malloy countered with, “My opponent ignores the fact that rates go up routinely,” and will never oppose employers from giving employees new policies.

During the thirty-second rebuttal time, Foley told Malloy to, “stick to the truth,” and said that Connecticut can afford to lose health care costs, as it spends more than any other state. He said that his plan would use those savings to help provide coverage for people who do not have any.

Malloy refuted this claim and said, “You may have forgotten your health care plan, but I haven’t.”

The next question addressed binding arbitration for municipal workers. Malloy stated that he did not support changes, citing that teacher strikes once reached fifty-five in one year. Foley charged that, “Dan is starting to sound like a Union Representative,” to which members of the unions in attendance interrupted with clapping.

Foley continued and said, “The people who are suffering are the people of Connecticut.” Malloy attacked this statement with, “Tom doesn’t like mandates for healthcare and doesn’t mandate arbitration but as a person who has visited people in nursing homes, I am certainly happy that the people serving their needs have the proper license.”

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Here Foley asked Malloy to apologize for his “untruthfulness,” and the two were asked by the co-moderators to calm down and get back to the questions. Another question dealt with how they would each as governor react to a statewide disaster. Foley supported FIMA, while Malloy criticized the organization saying that it has failed the state before.

Another question addressed education, followed by one about regulating funding for state funding for education. Foley accused Malloy of having a Fire Chief on staff retire with a large and unnecessary benefit package. Malloy responded, “I’m dumbfounded, I don’t know what Fire Chief my opponent is speaking of.”

The one issue that the candidates agreed on was that something must be done to fix the congested traffic on I-95 and slow MTA service. They were then asked to name three specific cuts they would make to the state budget. Malloy said that he would cut Medicaid spending and go to generic drugs. He said that Connecticut has been overpaying for electricity and would like to look into how buildings are approved.

Foley said that he will not accept the extra 600 million dollars offered, he suggests a hiring freeze, using outside contractors and moving Medicaid patients from nursing care facilities for community care.

The last question addressed the UConn vs. Notre Dame football game that will be played in either New Jersey or Massachusettes. Malloy said in state sports are, “money in the bank,” Foley was not familiar with that decision and said that he was, “here in Connecticut for a reason.”

The Quick Center was not sold out, and save for a few students who were there because of club commitments or extra credit assignments, the debate failed to generate popularity among students.

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Above is Fairfield Alum Douglas Pertliz, who is currently sitting in a Rhode Island jail cell waiting for his December 21 sentencing.

Perlitz has pled guilty to having sex with eight underage boys.

FUSA, Watch What Your Senators Do

By Ali Famigletti Contributing Writer This past Wednesday, the FUSA student life committee assembled for the first time with all of its active members. This committee is compiled of four senate members from each class who have specific areas of concentration to focus on. These areas include dining services, transportation, bookstore and the environment.

An exciting upcoming event discussed is another multicultural Monday taking place on October 18th, featuring Moroccan culture dishes.

Many riveting topics were brought up during open forum. One issue that was brought up was how students from the Fairfield Prep school on campus are taking up spots on the StagBus, which is reserved exclusively for University students.

When asked about this issue, Cristina Richardson ’14 explains that, “It’s unfair to students who have erratic schedules to be denied seating on the bus because of the Prep kids. They aren’t the priority.”

The committee also voted in favor to change one of the 15 minute parking spots back to a permanent spot.

This motion will enable someone from the waiting list a spot in the parking lot. Another main issue brought up was the gang-threat for Halloween weekend.

The committee briefed all members on this threat and explained that metal detectors would be implemented at the Jason Derulo and 3oh3! concert this year.

Matthew Morissey ’13, head of the student life committee, pointed out that this action has been, “a long time running,” for public safety.

Cassie DePietro ’13 said, “I think it’s fine that they are using metal detectors this year because last year there was no gang threat on campus; they just add to the protection of the students.” Nicole Ross ’13 agrees and points out that, “I definitely feel safer because the concert is open to the public so it’s easy for anyone to get in and bring illegal items. It’s also crowded and dark so it couldn’t hurt to take some extra precautions.”

A final point was brought up by Senator Delicia Alarcon’13. She suggested that printers be placed near the computers by Jazzman’s. She explains that, “Printers would create more facility for students to print material for classes. Jazzman’s is closer to the residence halls versus walking to the library.” Hannah Tanguay ’14 agrees with this idea and points out that, “we need to have printers in a more accessible location on campus.”

Ultimately, this week’s meeting was very successful. Everyone on the student life committee proved to be innovative in thought and tumultuous in concern for events and issues going on around campus. Stay tuned next week for your next update!

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Campus Crime Beat

Wednesday October 13

3:08 a.m. Fight in progress reported in Campion. Parties involved were referred to Student Conduct.

5:03 p.m. It was reported that unauthorized charges were made to a StagCard. The suspect was identified and referred to Student Conduct.

Thursday October 14 12:45 a.m. Public Safety caught a non-student at a checkpoint driving under the influence. Fairfield Police was notified and the operator of the vehicle was driven home by a friend.

6:48 p.m. Suspicious person sighting was reported on campus. Person was identified and no action was taken. reported. Student attempted to urinate at the steps of Townhouses. Student found to possess alcoholic beverages. Student referred to Student Conduct Sunday October 17 12:04 a.m. Non-student was confronted by Public Safety for suspected alcohol use. The suspect ran, was caught, identified, given a trespass warning, and escorted off campus.

10:17 a.m. A dumpster fire outside of the Kelley Center was extinguished by Fairfield Fire Department.

5:51 p.m. A car on the Department of Public Safety’s Chronic Traffic Offender list was found to be parked illegally on campus and towed.

Saturday October 16 12:21 a.m. Regis Quad door was reported to be vandalized. University carpenter was contacted.

12:55 a.m. A student was charged with a narcotics violation. Student was referred to Student Conduct and Fairfield P.D. was notified.

12:20 a.m. A Vehicle was vandalized. The party responsible was identified and was referred to Student Conduct and Fairfield Police.

2:49 a.m. A student jumped through the rear porch window of a townhouse. The student was referred to Student Conduct and a university carpenter was called.

11:24 p.m. Books and a laptop were reported missing from a townhouse. Fairfield Police is currently investing. If you have any information about this incident please contact DPS.

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Stags Finding Solace at Wellness Center, Part I

By David Weis Contributing Writer Feeling alone? Depressed? Or do you just need someone to talk to, to listen to what you have to say, your worries, fears, or concerns?

You’re not alone – As it stands, 25.4 percent of the undergraduate body at Fairfield has utilized services. This statistic shows an all-time high, and an increase of 16.4 percent from last year. There has been such a notable increase in usage that a new trailer has been added to the current facilities, located in Dolan Hall, in the corner of campus by the Townhouses and behind the

Field Hockey field.

According to Dr. Susan Birge, Assisant V.P. and Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, the increase may be due to several factors. “The stigma that once existed about ‘getting help’ or seeking counseling seems to be significantly less. Most students get it that seeking help makes sense,” she says.

Another factor, according to Dr. Birge, is the age demographic. “Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder usually emerge between 18-25 year olds; couple that with the stress of academics and independent living, and it’s understandable why college counseling centers are all seeing an increase in students using services.”

According to the Healthy Minds Study, a

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The new trailer that has been added to accomodate the overflow of students on campus.

multicenter organization headed by Dr. Daniel Eisenberg of the University of Michigan, finds that “over 90 percent of college counseling services [see an increase in usage],” and more importantly, that 15 percent of college students have been diagnosed with depression in 2007, up by ten percent in 2007, just seven years prior.

Another surprising statistic is the number of students seeking help in regards to their social life, namely the aspects of Fairfield that take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at the Townhouses and the Beach. The number of students meeting with Kevin Curry, a substance abuse counselor, has doubled since last year. This trend shows that Stags perhaps are more apt to look for help to curb potentially hazardous behavior, particularly alcohol and drug abuse.

However, Dr. Birge says that some of these students “may not want to stop their drinking and/or drug use, but are looking for ways to regain some control – to make healthier choices and drink less.” Utilization of these services, it seems, is a practice that fosters understanding of the college life, one that all too often revolves around drinking and partying out of moderation – Counseling and Psychological Services may provide the means to get out-of-control partying within a more manageable level.

Who uses Counseling and Psychological services? Although numbers and specifics are confidential, the most common utilization was among juniors, students of the College of Arts and Sciences (if you’ve ever met a Biology/Pre-Med major, this clearly comes as no surprise) and women.

The most common problems/symptoms, says Dr. Birge, are anxiety, depression, rela-

tionship issues, adjustment, substance abuse, behavioral and family issues.

For students suffering immediate crises, there exists a program that a counselor is available by a call. Last year, in the school year of 2009-10, 39 students used what is

“The stigma that once existed about ‘getting help’ or seeking counseling seems to be signifcantly less.”

-Dr Susan Birge called “in-acute-emotional distress”.

For more informal meetings, there is a satellite office in the lower level of Canisius Hall on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary – these meetings are walk-in.

Counseling and Psychological Services is located in Dolan Hall next to the Health Center. To make an appointment, students can call 203-245-4000, extension 2146, or email counseling@fairfield.edu - or simply drop in any weekday between 3 and 4 p.m. to make an appointment.

This is Part One of a segment that David is writing concerning the psychological services offered at Fairfield University and how they can be best utilized by students. Please check back next week as he writes Stags Finding Solace Part II

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It’s a Hard-Knock Beach Life, for Stags

served that disrupts the area, will not be tolerated,” said Chief MacNamara.

So the first time around a member of a house member will be arrested – meaning, a ticket and court date will be issued. If there is a next time, where the police, for any reason, find themselves back at your house, a custodial arrest will be made. This includes, handcuffs, Miranda rights, fingerprints, photos and being put into a jail cell.

The police have every right to issue a custodial arrest the first time around, but the policies stated above show they are trying to work with the students as much as possible. In addition they are a proactive body of law.

Chief MacNamara and Deputy Chief Christopher Lyddy, understand that parties with alcohol will occur. They see problems starting to arise and escalate when large crowds of both invited, and uninvited guests congregate outside and start to disrupt the neighbors.

Luckily for the students, if they are in the area and witness a situation that may lead to a ticket, they will knock on the door, advise the house that the noise is a little too loud, and that it is getting too late for guests to be there. “Being preemptive has helped to prevent a few arrests and can continue to do so,” said Lyddy.

Local Residents: The Problem Finders Although the beach is our home for nine months, the non-student residents have called it home for years. For them, when the school year comes around it means three things; solo cups, large rowdy crowds and loud music. Being a resident for 25 years, Paige Herman has had many encounters with students and they haven’t always been positive. “I have seen a girl walk off my back terrace,” said Herman.

She thinks the students at Fairfield beach should be more than satisfied simply with the view and the nice homes they live in for the school year. She doesn’t understand the partying that the students partake in.

“This year my neighbors who are students ate dinner outside with candles. I wouldn’t call them nerds, I would call them human beings,” she said, meaning that students who don’t party shouldn’t be looked at differently than those who do.

One thing is for certain; the residents do not agree with the so-called “entitlement” that they feel the students at the beach exhibit. “When I talk to the students in the daytime we have a lovely conversation. Then at 1:30 a.m. when there is a lot of noise and I knock on the door, the first two students are nice but the third was totally bombed, telling me I don’t understand what it is like,” said Herman.

Residence Life: The Advice Giver

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, Nathan

Lubich, Assistant Director of Residence Life at Fairfield University, or the other Assistant Director, Tara Rupp, rides around with an off-duty police officer, paid by University, to patrol the area and see where the most problems occur.

They serve as the liaison between on and off campus students, and help to improve the town relationships. Like the police, Lubich sounds like he has seen it all. He offers some students’Ω suggestions on how to keep the town and police pleased, while still having fun.

“I’ve noticed that you [students] can be pretty loud and not be that disruptive,” Lubich said. He then suggested keeping your windows and doors closed, and music at a reasonable level, to avoid getting a noise complaint.

“Many times students are walking with an open container, see a cop, and throw it thinking the police didn’t see them. They did and not only will the student receive an open container ticket, they will receive a littering ticket on top of that,” said Lubich. So don’t walk around with an open container, and if you are going to, don’t throw it. No one wants to wake up with red solo cups in their trees the next morning.

However every incident documented by the police is given to Lubich, and sent to the Dean’s office on-campus.

The reality is that the University would find out anyway even without Lubich because the arrests and tickets are public information.

“After a student is issued a ticket or arrest, I speak with the house. Then when the Dean and I speak, I am able to report about the situation. We see a lot of wrong place, wrong time situations, said Nathan Lubich.

Students: “Animal House” Returns?

Living at the beach senior year is a tradition that most Fairfield University seniors look forward to for years, for some it was even the selling point. Laying out on the beach.

Lazy Lantern Point days. Going to the Grape. Themed parties. Life at the beach isn’t so bad, until the party is cut short for one of the many above reasons.

Senior events, such as the banned event, “Clam Jam” have been one of the main reasons for the strong tension that exists between the town and the University students.

This past weekend, the senior class hosted Oktoberfest, where only 21-year old seniors, who paid for the event, were allowed to attend.

But, two days before the event even took place, the University sent out a message warning the students that “large scale gatherings at the beach cannot happen.” As a result, at least five police officers were patrolling the point area, hours before the event even began. The event, which included kegs, mugs, contests and Super Duper Weenie, was under control, as no arrests were made.

“I want the citizens of Fairfield to know the amount of

Explaining Clam Jam the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s is not what the school wants prospective students knowing about. We are caught between a school that will soon be competing with College of the Holy Cross and current students who want the good old days back. They need to find a way to ease the tension.

The Post’s editorial failed to include the most important part of an editorial - a call to action with clear, non-vague suggestions. (Opinion writing 101. We should know, we are all taking the class right now).

The Post suggests, “Explain history -- and consequences -- to a new generation of students.” Clam Jam is a product of knowing the history and wanting to keep the tradition alive.

Knowing the history is what has brought about the resurgence of Clam Jam the past two years. We all certainly know the consequences, we don’t need to be told about them anymore.

So what would we have suggested instead?

Fairfield University: Officially announce that you intend on using new dorms to keep students away from The Beach. Give us the plan which will slowly reduce the number of students living at the beach year by year. Then provide us with the year you plan to have no students living at The Beach anymore.

Stop towing the line to keep alumni happy, because it also makes we as students feel lied to. We all know it will happen. Give us a date already.

The Post: Stop attacking students and possibly look at the story from the prospective of students. There is injustice on both sides.

Realize that students bring good to the community and offer a lot more than how you have been painting us recently. This past September in your article, “Life’s not

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money they wasted to employ an unnecessary amount of police officers for an even that was completely organized for seniors who are 21 and would have still been under control with one or two officers,” said Maxine Twonsend ’11.

The beach is a community for Fairfield University seniors to live and hang out and a place where we pay rent, just as the non-student residents do. In a survey of 30 students who live at Lantern Point, 29 stated that they felt they were being treated as children, not adults, by having police patrol the area in which they live.

From each perspective, there are different views about the partying done by Fairfield University beach residents.

However, the numbers and actions prove that our traditions that we look forward to are not the “large raucous parties,” that the towns people automatically assume they are.

“The townspeople and police anticipate any event that will occur to be on the same scale as Clam Jam, which is not the case. If they were to open communication with the students living on the beach, they would have known it was a facilitated senior event for seniors only, who paid for it to happen,” said Brianna Camera ‘11.

By The Numbers: Beach Edition By the Numbers: Clam Jam On May 1, 2010 the event “Clam Jam,” resulted in: 15 Citations issued between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

9 Citations issued between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

By the Numbers: September ‘09 Criminal Arrests: 186 Number of Infractions: 321

By the Numbers: September ‘10 Criminal Arrests: 152 Number of Infractions: 358

By the Numbers: The Cost of Trouble Littering Infraction: $219 Open Container Infraction (Possession Alcohol) $136 Creating a Public Distrubance Infraction $103 Substantiated Noise Complaint with Zero Tolerance is usually an Arrest with a Court Apperance.

All information for By the Numbers was given to The Mirror by the Fairfield Police Department.

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always a beach for students, neighborhood residents” not once did you quote a student living at the beach, just the Police Chief, Fairfield Administrators and members of FBRA. It might have been nice to give students a voice.

Year Round Residents: Find a common ground with students and work towards a harmonious relationship.

How would you like it if your kids, when they go to college, were getting arrested by their neighbors at 11:10 p.m. for being loud?

Also realize that we pay absurd amounts to landlords and often never get our security deposit back no matter how much we clean. We are sorry if we seem a bit self-entitled, but we pay a lot and would like to have the college experience we were hoping for.

It might sound selfish, but then again, we are called immature, drunken, idiots all the time, so what can you expect?

Students: Yes, we live at the beach. Yes, students from campus come down to the beach. Yes, it is creepy when members of FBRA take pictures of us partying at The Point at 3 p.m. Yes, we are 21 and can legally buy kegs and provide alcohol. But we should be more respectful of neighbors at The Beach. Just because we can party 24/7, doesn’t mean we should. Let’s try to prove the stereotype wrong and not continue to strengthen it.

Clam Jam: What we would say as the teachers of the Clam Jam course is simple. It is a day in which we can all celebrate the end of school. We can enjoy music, friends, and yes alcohol. It is not meant to create destruction or a distrubance but instead bring the school together. For those who have never wittnessed Clam Jam, don’t knock it. Look at the pictures and don’t you wish you could have been there with us?

Dan Leitao/The Mirror

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College Campuses Flow with Stags Flow

By Janelle Cecco Contributing Writer

Throughout the weekend, college students tweet about where the party will be, who will be there, and what happens while the party goes on. On Sunday, they wait for the pictures from those parties to go up on the Internet, so they can reminisce and put the pieces together from the night before.

But what is it that draws students to these social gatherings, besides the alcohol and potential hook ups that may occur? The music that plays while they share a good laugh and even a DFMO (dance floor make out).

Sean Bannon, '11 is the man behind the up-and-coming “it” website. A site not only Contributed Photo for college students to download the latest music but also for new artists to reach college Stags Flow logo created by John Nolan, '11 the design team for Stags Flow campuses across the nation.

In addition to being the captain of the lacrosse team and a member of the Dolan School Since August, over 20,000 people have viewed the site, and people worldwide in Canaof Business student advisory board, Bannon shares his knowledge for music, with college da, Spain, and Australia, have searched stagsflow.com. students who either want the occasional fist pumper or new music they have never heard.

In a survey of 50 undergraduate students at Fairfield University, 39 stated to have heard His website stagsflow.com, has reached an average of almost 600 views per day, and is of Stags Flow. Of the 50, 42 said they check it weekly to download new music. evolving into a major platform for college students to download music.

“My roommates who live with me at “Point Break” have been promoting Stags Flow on “People always used to ask me for new music, especially when the weekends came their Facebook statuses and have been spreading the word to other college students across along, so they could have a dance mix to play at their party,” Bannon said. the country,” Bannon said.

This past August, Bannon designed stagsflow.com as the site where his friends and Word has caught on quickly because the creators of the blog website, BroBible, contactother college students could easily access the latest music that would be played at the next ed Sean and commended him on the buzz that has college students talking about Stags Flow. party.

Now, every Thursday Bannon is featured on Brobible with a top ten “Throwback Thursday” “I decided to create a website that brings music from a bunch of different websites and song play list that includes songs from the early 90s and early 2000s, in addition to writing artists onto one platform, known as Stags Flow,” Bannon said. articles for them.

Any and all genres of music and artists are welcome. It brings music to the masses with “Stags Flow started because people wanted my music to play at their parties, and now it a Fairfield feel. Bannon is in constant contact with new, up and coming artists that want is reaching people all over. I plan to have a Stags Flow concert this school year, where many their music to be heard by college students. artists who are featured on the website will perform,” Bannon said.

“I started to research and found about ten to fifteen new artists, and I have been in In addition to music, stagsflow.com has a link where Bannon blogs about fresh new contact with them frequently, back and forth through Facebook and e-mail. They e-mail me, gear, such as shoes, hats, and sunglasses that would be of interest to college students.

I post their songs, and they thank me,” Bannon said.

Start your weekend off right. Download the Throwback Thursday play list tomorrow and Stagsflow is updated daily, and features play lists such as Mash-up Mondays, Throwbecome a follower on Facebook. Have any suggestions, comments, or new artists? Feel free Back Tuesdays, and Dance Party Fridays. to e-mail Bannon at stagsflow@gmail.com to get a shout out on stagsflow.com.

Fairfield Grads Return to Musical Roots

By Meghan Gallucci Contributing Wrtier However winding the road is, The Alternate Routes find a way. Tim Warren and Eric Donnelly, both Fairfield Alums, are touring again, following a daring departure from Vanguard Records, and the rescinding of bass player Chip Johnson. Released on October 12th, the band’s third studio album, Lately, chronicles the modest yet tenacious determination of The Alternate Routes.

“I think that's the blessing and curse of being a songwriter,” says vocalist and electric guitarist, Donnelly, “You are constantly talking about what is going on both internally and externally.”

Graduates Donnelly '01 and Warren '03, has been a pair working together musically since their auspicious crossing on campus. The two cite influences ranging from Tom Petty, Tom Waits and Bob Dylan to both past and present Fairfield professors Father Regan, Brian Torff, George Naha, and Laura Nash.

Perseverance is at the crux of The Alternate Routes. While Fairfield undergrads, Donnelly sought out channels for his passion where as Warren simply searched for a place to play.

“I used to play in the stairway of Regis late at night on the top floor where the acoustics are great, and on stage in the basement of Jogues, before they locked the door. That’s where I Contributed Photo

Tim Warren with bandmate Chip Johnson

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would go to write on campus,” Warren, lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist, reminisces. “At Fairfield I was overwhelmed by the competitive social atmosphere… I took solace on the harder days in the search for more meaning that goes hand in hand with the songwriting process.”

Warren’s search for solace is exposed for listeners’ judgment on the new album.

“I’m not sure I have ever reached into a song the way I reached into that one,” Warren says of the track “Raincoat.” “To me the song is about falling to your knees and asking for help from God in a troubled time, and the humility and love that comes to you as a result of that.”

“The last year was the hardest year of my life,” Warren confesses. Yet where many would have wallowed in their sorrows, Warren headed to Nashville with Donnelly to independently create and release the inspiring panacea that is Lately.

“I hope that in some way the music I write in the years to come takes on a greater ability to heal or calm people.”

And so starts, and continues, the healing process.

“For better or worse, I still believe in what we are doing,” asserts Donnelly, and the two aren’t stopping at music. They have recently aligned themselves with The Mocha Club – an organization providing aid in Africa.

When they met at Fairfield, Donnelly and Warren were unaware that they had stumbled upon the survival kit of camaraderie that would make any issue surmountable. November 6th and 7th, the pair is bringing their winning perseverance back to where it started, playing at StageOne in Fairfield. On the 7th, they will be joined by one of their mentors, Brian Torff, on bass. Tickets are $20 for students.

Lately is available for both digital download and purchase at The Alternate Route’s website, www.thealternateroutes.com.

Donnelly sums up the therapeutic beauty of the record, “It’s about getting a little older and taking some of the hits that life has in store for you and not only dealing with them, but finding the joy in them.”

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FUSA Student Survey Sways Concert Artist Vote

By Devon Porrino Features Editor

had John Legend, Eve 6, Kat Deluna and Sean Kingston.

Adding to the list with yet another awesome duo, Signore explains how the other potential candidates for this years fall It was a hot summer day. Most vacationing Fairfield concert are a secret. students were off campus, relaxing.

“Part of our responsibilities as Directors of Concerts is But Matt Signore ’11 and Mike Rubertone ’11 were hard to keep our choices and selections a secret before we anat work, reading over 550 surveys completed by Fairfield nounce it to the students, and as such, even after announcstudents on who should be picked for this year’s major FUSA ing we’ll keep our brainstorming a secret. We take our job concert. very seriously because we have to; if students are wondering Of course with a limited budget, picking well known who we looked at for the concert, they need only to look at artists can be challenging. the concert survey they submitted or the survey their friend “It’s tough when students always ask for artists like Lady created,” he said. “That was our criteria of choices; we looked Gaga, Jay-Z and Taylor Swift, because those artists are priced at each suggestion to see popularity and if it’s in the budget at over half a million dollars,” said Rubertone in a press reconstraints.” lease, “Clearly there’s nothing a college venue of our size and Jason Derulo and 3OH!3 are not the only stellar act budget can do to attract those artists, but for what we had to in town this month, however. The Goo Goo Dolls will be work with, we grabbed a stellar duo and couldn’t be more performing at Sacred Heart for their fall October 28 concert. excited to bring them to you guys.”

Signore feels no rivalry, though. Instead, he seems quite FUSA has used the tagline, “It’s Your School. It’s Your content with our concert decision.

Concert,” to promote the October 29 show featuring Jason “I don’t think there is a rivalry at all between us; the Derulo and 3OH!3 . It seems to hold true. Interviews with goal for both schools is to bring an act to campus that will students showed they were buzzing when they caught wind excite its students and that will put on an amazing show,” of who was playing at the concert. he said. “We commend the job that Sacred Heart “I think that FUSA does a good job did to bring in Goo Goo Dolls; they brought in Bottom line, it’s the with concerts. Not everyone is into rock a great classic act and were able to do so with a student’s school and n’ roll like myself, so the concert choice very affordable ticket price.” as such it should be is a good one because at concerts the Since Fairfield University puts on over 30 main appeal is dancing and having an the student’s concert. programming events a semester not including awesome time,” said Chris Melcher '11. the concert, there is room for flexibility as far as -Matt Signore '11 ticket pricing and choice for the concert, where “Picking music, which is popular, is the right way to go. It’s not about appealing as Sacred Heart has only half the programming to every student; it’s about appealing to the majority.” that Fairfield does in an entire year.

Vin Ferrer '12 agrees with Melcher.

“FUSA prides itself on having outstanding, fun events “I think their choices for the fall concert were approprievery weekend for students, and even as such, Mike and I ate given the general interest of the majority of students. A used our own flexibility to stretch our budget to two great lot of students here enjoy energetic, autotune-infused songs current artists that create a stellar act at a reasonable ticket that are popular on the radio and often played at parties, so price,” said Signore. these two artists fit right in,” he said.

Although potential rivals, it was once said that Sacred The question is how does one become eligible to pick Heart and Fairfield were going to team up in order to bring what concerts play at Fairfield?

John Mayer to the Bridgeport Arena. Although Signore “FUSA interviews applicants each year in the spring for agrees that this would be a great idea, he believes that having the FUSA Director of Concerts positions for the upcoming our fall concert on campus has more appeal to students. year,” said Signore. “This past spring, Mike Rubertone and “I think in theory it would have great potential to I were selected to those positions and essentially this gave combine resources and use a larger venue like The Arena,” us the responsibility of choosing and managing any concert Signore said. “At the same time, I think keeping our concert selection throughout the year.” home-grown on campus adds to its appeal for students. They In previous FUSA concerts here at Fairfield, we have get to have a great show right in their backyard; everyone

loves the proximity to where they live, and the opportunity to walk right into a great show on a given night cannot be overlooked.”

After reading the surveys and stopping to wipe their brow on the hot summer day, Signore and Rubertone chose two amazing artists, which Fairfield students can’t wait to enjoy.

“Bottom line, it’s the student’s school and as such it should be the student’s concert. Your opinion matters and we listened, “ said Signore.

The fall concert will take place at Alumni Hall on October 29, doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale for $35 if you are a student at the student campus center on Wednesday, October 27 at 11 a.m.

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Past FUSA Concerts: Fall 2010: Jason Derulo and 3OH!3 Spring 2010: Sean Kingston, Eve 6, Kat Deluna Fall 2008: John Legend Spring 2008: Ludacris

Jesuit College With A Muslim Chaplain Say What?

By Sarah Hassan Contributing Writer Chaplain. Although the word has Christian roots and was originally defined as a member of the clergy, the role and definition of a chaplain has changed as a result of the integration of different faith traditions in hospitals, schools and the military.

Heba Youssef, the new Muslim Chaplain on campus, shares her experience within this field of study and shows the motivations that lead certain individuals to become chaplains.

TM: What is the role of a chaplain?

HY: A chaplain is a mentor, a counselor, an advisor— someone who can offer spiritual guidance to the students.

As an undergraduate, I always felt there was a lack of Muslim leaders present and with the rise of post 9/11 Islamophobia, we sorely needed a chaplain figure.

The role of a female chaplain specifically, is especially important because it serves as a way of breaking misconceptions that many people have about women being oppressed or somehow limited in the Islamic tradition.

TM: When did you decide to take this career path?

HY: While I was in college, I always knew I wanted to pursue a deeper study of Islam, in a way where I could also serve the community. I happened to meet someone at Hartford Seminary, who introduced me to the chaplaincy program and it was at that point I knew chaplaincy was what I wanted, and needed to be involved in.

TM: Can you give an example of the training one receives while in the program?

HY: One of the criteria for passing through the chaplaincy program at Hartford Seminary is the completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (C.P.E.) where the chaplain works in a hospital setting. It is often a very

intensive environment, and the chaplain encounters deaths, traumas, family struggles and so forth.

The chaplain must be available for everyone regardless of gender or religion. As chaplains, we must be familiar with at least the basics of other world religions. We should know how other faiths pray for example, so we can fully accommodate whoever we administer chaplaincy services to.

You may meet people who only have a short time to live and they do not need someone to challenge their faith, they need someone who will be there as a source of comfort and console.

TM: How long have you been in the program?

HY: I have been in the program for three years, and am in the process of writing my thesis. I have completed all the coursework, but still have to finish my C.P.E. The further I delve into my studies, the more I realize that Islam and even chaplaincy is not something that can fully be understood in this short period of time I have been studying. In the future, I hope to be able to travel, expand my knowledge base and level of experience. My studies are just the beginning.

as a resource for all, regardless of their faith conviction.

TM: How has your experience been since your arrival?

HY: In my few weeks here, I have been able to work with students and faculty, many who had questions about Islam. Despite some of the negative media portrayals surrounding Islam recently, I’ve noticed that people are still genuinely interested in learning about Islam from the proper resources.

I have had a great experience here at Fairfield so far. I feel comfortable on campus and have been able to pray in the campus center without any problems at all. Everyone has just been so welcoming, I feel so very blessed. Alhamdulillah (Praise God).

To learn more about the Muslim Student Association at Fairfield University, please visit Msafairfield.blogspot.com.

Youssef is available every Wednesday in the lower level of Campus Ministry. She will later move to Bellarmine Hall, next to the Interfaith Prayer Room. Youssef can be contacted by the following email: hyoussef@fairfield.edu

TM: What degrees will you hold upon completion of the program?

HY: I will have a Masters in Islamic Studies and Christian Muslim Relations, with a Graduate Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy.

TM: What are your goals at this University?

HY: I hope to be a resource for students and faculty on campus and also to the broader Fairfield community. One of my primary goals as the Muslim chaplain is to facilitate and nurture interfaith activity and dialogue among our campus community.

This will hopefully equip our students in the future, to interact with individuals from other faiths. I emphasize that I am not here solely for the Muslim students on campus, but

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Campus Muslim Chaplain, Heba Youssef

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LEAF Takes Dumpster Dive into 3rd Annual Trash Audit

By Annie Rooney Managing Editor The average American discards four and a half pounds of garbage everyday, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. But how much garbage does Fairfield University discard and why should we care?

Fairfield will have an answer on Tuesday October 26 when the Leaders for Environmental Action at Fairfield (LEAF) hold the University’s 3rd annual trash audit.

LEAF is the newly created organization on campus through the combination of the Green Campus Initiative (GCI), who previously ran the trash audit, and the Student Environmental Association (SEA).

“SEA and GCI combined as we felt that our goals would be better met as one larger club with specific subsections,” said LEAF Co-Director of Projects Dana August ’11.

This year, LEAF aims to raise awareness to the fact that every non-recycled item that is thrown in the garbage causes higher garbage charges for the University. "We're just throwing money away," said LEAF advisor Jim Fitzpatrick.

After rummaging through multiple dumpsters, the student volunteers were able to recycle 2/3 of what was found in 2008 and then recycled 3/4 of the findings from 2009. “We have found things such as paint cans, six pairs of brand new tennis shoes, purses, office chairs, stacks and stacks of paper from the English department, reusable mugs, old carpet, clothes…the list goes on,” August said.

"It's fascinating to see what students and the campus think is trash and junk," said Fitzpatrick This year’s audit aims to sort through four garbage filled dumpsters from the Townhouses, Gonzaga Hall, Canisus Hall and the RecPlex through LEAF member participation.

The audit is planned to take place from 11 a.m. to 2

p.m. in the delivery lot outside of the Lower Level BCC. It should be "eye opening, informative and educational," according to Fitzpatrick.

Following the audit will be a LEAF sponsored showing of “No Impact Man,” to kick off LEAF hosted campaign to raise awareness of people’s impact on the world and how they might alter their lifestyles.

“We are super excited about this 3rd annual trash audit and we hope to raise awareness to the entire University community about consumption, waste and the importance of recycling in our everyday lives,” said August.

While LEAF has members scheduled for all inventory shifts, students are encouraged to stop by on Tuesday to check out with the student environmentalists are finding.

"What's one person's trash is another person's treasure," said Fitzpatrick.

Photos by Peter Caty/ The Mirror

Clockwise from top to bottom: Chef's Table sign out front of library. Available menu in Library Cafe. Anthony Wadelton warming up some sandwiches. Students place an order at the opened Cafe.

Book Your Dinner Date at Chef's Table

By Annie Rooney Executive Editor Vending machine options of strawberry Poptarts or Doritos will no longer suffice student hunger pains at the DiMenna-Nyselius Library. After two and a half months of minor construction, Fairfield’s Chef’s Table officially opened Monday Oct. 18 around 2:25 p.m. in the library’s ground level cafe. Students Katherine Fitzpatrick ’11 and Christina Brown ’11 eagerly approached the counter as the first customers.

The rest of the student body became aware of the new opening at 4:13 p.m. when a campus email was sent out.

Joe Grugel, Chef’s Table manager for the new University location, said this branch is a lot more scaled back than the main restaurant due to the smaller size the library offers.

However the menu is just as good.

The available menu includes the most popular wraps, salads and soups that are

freshly made and brought over to campus each day. “We’ll make as many trips needed,” Grugel said and the daily-made cuisine is then reheated in the library café upon order.

Favorites like the Buffalo Chicken and Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Sandwiches are sold for the same $7.50 and a selection from two different homemade soups will cost you $3.50 for 8 oz. serving and $6.00 for 16 oz. serving. Grugel also mentioned an espresso machine installation that will soon offer students more caffeinated options of lattés and cappuccinos.

As students step out of the quiet zone and into the bustling café, anyone familiar with the Post Road location will immediately familiarize with the old school record décor and rock n’ roll background music “The hours will change rapidly,” Grugel said. He anticipates an extension of the current 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. hours of operation as students have already requested an earlier opening time for lunch. “During finals week,” he said, “it will be open 24/7.”

Grugel said that the University approached Chef’s Table with the idea of opening the smaller branches on two Fairfield campus locations. The Dimenna-Nyselius Libray where space was available in the unpopular previous coffee room and in Canisus Hall, an academic building favored for housing a popular snack bar with sandwiches and beverages.

Grugel said Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Jim Fitzpatrick reached out to the restaurant with the idea. The deal was approved and construction began in August. The Chef's Table Canisus Snack Bar is projected to open within the next two weeks.

Not only can Fairfield students benefit from fuller stomachs, they are welcome to apply for a serving position at the library or at Canisus locations. They can join Sophia Anteneh, ’14 on the payroll and help pay for weekend expenses with an on-campus job.

Cafe-diners claimed this new addition to the library is great and convenient. Finishing the remains of her fresh Turkey Chili, “I can’t wait for the Canisus opening,” Dr. Cecelia Bucki of the History Department said. Father Mark Scalese of the Visual and Performing Arts Department commented that “the retro bottles are a nice touch,” as he placed his small glass Coca-Cola bottle on the table.

“Come early and come hungry,” Grugel advised. He looks forward to interacting with students, satisfying their sick-of-Sodexo cravings and hopes to raise student GPAs along the way. “Well, we can’t guarantee higher GPAs,” he laughed.

Comments and suggestions are encouraged from frequent library-goers that strive for satisfaction from the local business. If hours need to be stretched and different sandwiches need to be served, you can email chefstablefairfieldu@gmail.com with suggestions.

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And I Want Your Attention...

By Andoni Flores Entertainment Editor

Creeping into theatres nation-wide is a “documentary” called “I Want Your Money” by filmmaker Ray Griggs. I accidentally found out about this as my eyes happened to fall on an ad for it in the Wall Street Journal. Now I am not a business major and I don’t read the Wall Street Journal but on this occasion a copy of it was laying in The Mirror office and the visage of President Barrack Obama made to look like the Uncle Sam on the “I want you” poster intrigued my curiosity, so I picked it up. The cartoon clearly was made to poke fun at the president and putting off whatever I was suppose to be doing at the moment, I went online to investigate further.

Directly located in the middle of the movies official webpage was the YouTube trailer, which I (with hesitation) clicked. The first 20 seconds of the trailer depict an exaggerated CGI version of President Obama and President Reagan having a conversation. Reagan asked Obama what he’s doing here and Obama replies that he’s distributing the wealth, stating that he learned in school that distributing the wealth was good for everyone. Reagan responds that in real life he learned that it’s not that. It’s called theft.

Immediately I let out a groan. It’s like the conservatives’ Fahrenheit 9/11 (except Griggs looks like he could fit inside of Moore). The following two minutes went on to bash the president on his fiscal policies, the bail out, health care and basically blaming him for the $13 trillion national debt. The trailer’s economists, politicians, and journalists had me actually wondering if any of their claims were true. Was Obama to blame for everything? With the Internet at my side, I decided to investigate.

The first thing I looked up was the US national debt. Apparently it’s $13,611,600,000,000 and counting. Interesting, I thought to myself, the trailer pretty much points the finger at Obama for this, but I was curious as to how much of it he was actually responsible for and how much of it fell on Bush. I found a website called treasurydirect.gov and punched in the date Jan. 2, 2009 (18 days before Obama was inaugurated) to see what the debt was then. The result? $10,627,961,295,930.67 (and that’s when things got interesting). So if you subtract one from the other you roughly get a $3 trillion increase. Now, I’m no math major but I think that’s about right.

The second thing I was curious about was how much the current wars were costing us, so I looked that up as well. According to a website I found called nationalpriorities.org, “the total cost of war that has been allocated by Congress is $1.09 trillion, with $749.9 to Iraq and $337.8 to Afghanistan.” To be fair, Obama inherited the war from the previous administration so it can’t be pinned on him. Minus another trillion from the debt increase since the start of his administration, we’re down to roughly two trillion dollars in debt increase. Not bad right?

Another thing I noticed was that they also poke fun at Bill Clinton depicting a CGI version of him putting his arm around Sarah Palin and some other female politician saying “Yay us!” right after a clip with a voice over of Ronald Reagan saying that they will make governments even greater and deficits even worse. I always thought that Clinton was one of our better presidents, turns out I was right.

According to an article in on CNN.com, “President Clinton announced Wednesday that the

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federal budget surplus for fiscal year 2000 amounted to at least $230 billion, making it the largest in U.S. history and topping last year’s record surplus of $122.7 billion.” Not bad, and this was in September 2000. The article also mentioned a prediction that the administration had made earlier that year.

“In June, the administration predicted the surplus would be $211 billion, and would increase by as much as $1 trillion over the next 10 years. Clinton also announced the federal government paid down the national debt by $223 billion this year, and by more than $360 billion since 1998, the largest debt reduction in U.S. history” In the history of the United States? Really?

Then why was he being bashed and just who was interviewed for this film?

One of the faces that stuck out to me was Newt Gingrich. Towards the end of the trailer they have him saying, “In the end, 305 million people each have a moral responsibility to God to help this country remain the freest in the world.”

I chuckled to myself because I knew I’d heard that name before and it wasn’t in a positive context. According to abcnews.go.com “Gingrich also acknowledged cheating on Ginther while leading the impeachment proceedings against President Clinton for allegations of perjury involving the Paula Jones sexual harassment civil case and the president’s affair with Monica Lewinsky.” Hypocrisy at it’s finest. I did a little bit more scratching (not much because I didn’t have to) and found an article from the New York Post from July 19, 2000. According to the quote I found online, “In 1981, Newt dumped his first wife, Jackie Battley, for Marianne, wife number two, while Jackie was in the hospital undergoing cancer treatment. Marianne and Newt divorced in December, 1999 after Marianne found out about Newt’s long-running affair with Callista Bisek, his one-time congressional aide. Gingrich asked Marianne for the divorce by phoning her on Mother’s Day, 1999.”

And this is the man talking about moral responsibilities? I’m not saying that you shouldn’t see this movie (because I’m in fact curious and still might check it out) but I am advocating that you do your bit of research as well before you start believing everything the film says. All I did was Google some names and things and did my best to check the accuracy of their claims. To the best of my knowledge my reporting is accurate and the facts I’ve pointed are true. I’ll leave the rest up to you.

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Pandora vs. iTunes Genius Top 5 Video Picks Who should be picking your songs?

By Loan Le Contributing Writer Everyone loves music, but sometimes it’s hard to find more songs in the genre that you love. It’s even more difficult when you have music drifting around you but no way to pick out the ones that you like. That’s why there are software (free ones!) out there that can help you find your next favorite song.

Pandora, founded by the Music Genome Project in 2000, is an online music site that offers recommendations for songs based on one song or artist that you choose. Genius, a component of the ever so popular iTunes, takes what you have your library and makes a playlist of songs similar to a certain song. Both are awesome ways to listen to music, but they are used for different purposes. I’m rating the two based on accessibility, variety and accuracy.

Hopefully this article will aid you in your search for music.

Hands down, if you want variety and new music that you will like, get on Pandora.com and make an account. Pandora is the place to find music that is similar to songs that you already know.

Pandora is different from Genius in that it finds music through a meticulous analysis of such things like minor or major tonality, genre roots, tempo, vocals, etc. I type in Theory of a Deadman and get Nickelback and Three Days Grace—both of which are also on my playlist. The Music Genome Project makes sure to cross-examine and pick out songs that have similar sounds. If one song so happens to be dissonant to your ears, you have the option of pressing the thumbsdown button and vice versa. The selection is always adapting to your needs. In addition, you get 40 hours to listen to music, which is a lot. According the Pandora, there’s only a small population of people who listens for all 40 hours and whose amount of free time is considered to be severely dangerous and ill used.

Though Genius provides variety, it sometimes provides you with unwanted variety. The software feature has only a certain library to pick out music from, and the music is also compiled through user and collaborative ratings. Now, what I can tell you is that some people have different ideas of what rock is or what contemporary means…but the outcome

of Genius compilation is occasionally questionable.

Sure, it’s convenient; you won’t have to spend the ten long, agonizing minutes to put together a playlist, but if you want accuracy, Genius is not one to invest in. Erik Fong ‘14, a lover of alternative rock and West Coast rap, comments: “I use Pandora when I want to go on an adventure. Genius is great, but it’s stuff that I have already heard before. Pandora is a whole new world.” You want something to spice up your musical life? Go on an adventure with Fong.

Both Pandora and Genius gather music into one playlist for your own enjoyment, so in the category of accessibility, they have equal standing.

Both require accounts, but there are no costs involved. For Pandora, you can connect to Facebook and see what your friends like and are listening to.

Genius lets you see what other users are listening to and more. Your mood suddenly changed from happy go-lucky to I-hate-mywitch-of-a-teacher? Switch from your Taylor Swift station to Disturbed so that you can find that angst-filled and murderous sounding songs you are looking for. Easy. If you have Taylor Swift or Disturbed songs on your iTunes, Genius is also a great choice.

Some things that may or may not be cons about Pandora is that there are advertisements that each last roughly 30 seconds and that there is only a certain number of skip options.

Since Pandora is a free website where you get to listen to music without having to pay a cent, the website has to find another way to support itself—which is perfectly understandable. In its FAQ section, Pandora says, “Pandora’s streaming music service is associated with significant costs, including music royalties we pay on every song we play. Advertising allows us to cover those costs while offering you [the listeners] a lot of great music for free.”

Really, if you have a bit of patience, you will survive the 15-30 seconds. Besides, you have time to check your Facebook page during the wait time. Also, if you dislike some selections from your Pandora playlist, you can skip but only for a limited time.

All in all, it’s obvious that I despise Pandora with a passion.

Regardless, you don’t have to choose one over the other. It is your choice to use whatever you want. Hey, maybe get fresh with your search for music and use both Pandora and Genius. However, if you’re looking for adaptability, great song choices, and a nearly endless option of music, Pandora can be the right choice for you.

By Mirror Staff

Such a throwback, but it never seems to get old.

I absolutely love Flight of the Conchords and this is by far one of my favorite songs by them, not to mention one of the funniest.

VS.

We all love little kids trying to explain monsters and how to kick their “asks.” This video is about a little girl trying to explain Star Wars, it’s super cute and also pretty funny.

Although this video is extremely awkward, the reporter’s reaction is priceless.

Genius

Ever heard of Dick in a Box? Watch this similar video and laugh.

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Old News: Richard Marx and Vertical Horizon Both frontmen team up to put on a performance at the Quick Center

By Jen Fiorillo Contributing Writer Have you ever looked around a crowded room and noticed that you were the youngest person there? After this past weekend, I can honestly say that I have.

On Saturday night, I found myself in the Quick Center, surrounded by a group of adults, who for the most part, had to be at least twice my age. The event being held was a live, acoustic concert, featuring two artists who first emerged onto the music scene both before I was born and while I was only still in elementary school.

So what was I doing there?

Well, here’s the story.

A few weeks ago, I had stumbled upon a listing on the Quick Center’s website for a concert featuring Richard Marx, the famous singer and songwriter, and Matt Scannell, who is the lead singer of the band Vertical Horizon. The pair was also scheduled to be accompanied by the Pacifica Quartet, a world-renowned chamber music ensemble.

After learning more about the concert, I immediately contacted one of my friends, who I knew was a fan of Vertical Horizon, and we decided to buy tickets.

While my friend’s reason for attending was to see Matt Scannell, I, on the other hand, was more familiar with Richard

Marx, who about ten years ago, wrote and produced “This I Promise You,” my favorite song by my all-time favorite musical group ‘N Sync. Marx is also very well known for his other work, including “Right Here Waiting,” “Now and Forever” and “Hazard,” which were chart-topping hits in the late 80s and early to mid 90s.

Back in 1991, Scannell formed the band Vertical Horizon, which later topped the charts in 2000, with the hit song “Everything You Want” and an album of the same name.

In 2008, Marx and Scannell teamed up for a series of live, acoustic, duo concerts. They also released a CD together called Duo, which features various popular songs from both artists and one new, original song that they wrote together. Two years later, the pair has continued to perform together, which is what brought them to the Fairfield University campus this past weekend.

Prior to the concert, I had watched various videos on YouTube of their most recent shows, but on Saturday night, as I sat in Quick Center waiting for the concert to begin, I was still unsure of what to expect.

At around eight o’clock, Marx and Scannell made their way onto the stage and began the show by performing Marx’s 1988 hit “Endless Summer Nights.” I was instantly taken aback by the great musical talent of both of these artists and when the song ended, my friend and I looked at each other in amazement.

The remainder of the concert most certainly did not disappoint, as Marx and Scannell told funny stories to the audience, joked around with each other and performed a total of fourteen songs. The set list followed

a distinct pattern, alternating between one of Scannell’s songs and one of Marx’s songs, all of which they performed together.

Throughout the night, I discovered that not only are Richard Marx and Matt Scannell very talented performers, but they also have great personalities and can keep a crowd laughing and entertained for over two hours.

After ending the set with Marx’s “Should’ve Known Better,” Marx and Scannell returned to the stage for an encore and performed their respective and greatest hits, “Everything You Want” and “Right Here Waiting.” In my opinion, performing these two songs last was the best way to end what was already an amazing concert.

For anyone who loves acoustic music and would like to hear the songs of two very gifted performers, I would highly recommend picking up a copy of both their studio and live CDs. I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed.

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Letter From The Editorial Staff

Working for The Mirror is one of the more interesting jobs available to students. Some students write to fulfill class requirements or receive extra credit, some write because they have friends on staff, and others write because they simply love to write. When we finally finish on the early, and now cold, Wednesday mornings and we have sent the paper to the printer, we brace ourselves before meeting student reactions as the issue hit the shelves Wednesday afternoon. We hear third hand accounts of complaints of spelling mistakes or poor reporting inside the issue along with appreciated praises for photos and the diligent reporting we produce.

Two weeks ago, before our criticized break (we are on a contract of 24 Issues which means we skip a few weeks out of the school year) we received national recognition for multiple printed pieces. The website received Some say that as adults we shouldn't have an attendence policy forced upon us. Others think attending is part of the learning process. nearly 5,000 views alone on Wednesday Oct. 13, double What do you think? Have an opinion? Send it to opinion@fairfieldmirror.com. what the usual traffic is on our busiest day. As editors received Google Alerts, we discovered that The Mirror stories were being tossed around the blogosphere, raising our voice and breaking the bubble of the normal student, faculty alumni and parent audience we aim to satisfy with that doesn’t mean my decision was a smart one. Students each issue.

By Courtney Todd should never walk alone through campus at night; one can

News stories on marijuana legalization, EuroContributing Writer never be too careful. pean terror alert, and hot laptops were all found to have Another factor is gender. This is definitely important merit not by faculty but by other readers. Executive Editor, It starts out on a Friday night at the townhouses. A because women are more commonly preyed on than men Annie Rooney’s “Marijuana Legalization on the Califorgroup of girls go out together but after having a little too and usually can’t defend themselves against an attacker. nia Ballot” was picked up by four Marijuana Blogs. News much fun from a night of partying, one of the girls decides When asked how they felt, male students all answered that Editor, Alexandria Hein’s “Terror Alert Issued in Europe: overall they felt pretty safe on campus with Mike Tafuto ’14 Concern for Stags Abroad,” received recognition from two to go home even though none of her friends are ready to leave. She decides to go by herself. She figures it will be adding, “I’m not worried. Nothing bad is going to happen school blogs and Features Editor, Devon Porrino’s “Hot, to me because I’m a guy.”

Hot, Laptop,” was recognized by one blog. The hits appear safe with all of the lighting and the blue emergency poles around campus. This girl ends up back in her dorm safe However, guys need to be cautious too. The point is, to come from the strong representation The Mirror was and sound. However, with this being a hypothetical sceno matter what your gender, watch out and stay safe. Also, given on Google News that Oct. afternoon. nario, the ending may not always be so nice. students don’t always realize that they could be the ones

Having a byline in Wednesday’s printed issue is Safety on any campus is an important factor for a causing unsafe situations on campus. Jamie Salazar ’14 seemingly not the only incentive to be published by The student when applying to college. A person wants to feel adds, “It could be safer because people are often let into Mirror. With the expansion of technology and the nice that where they live is generally a safe place. Nobody wants the dorms and parties out of courtesy.” acknowledgements from Google, our website has been to have to worry about crime and danger.

This is very true. It can be difficult to determine who recognized as a reputable news source. Google “Perlitz,” Being nestled in a suburb of Connecticut, we assume is and who isn’t a student here. Many students automatiand The Mirror is the first news source result on your we are safe, and for the most part, I do feel safe. I don’t cally assume that all kids on campus attend the University. computer screen (thank you Chris Simmons). think we have a lot of criminals about campus, and we Remember - just because someone is at that party or is Complaints will never go away. After all, we are a are lucky to have good Public Safety Officers that could be walking the halls of your dorm doesn’t necessarily mean student-run newspaper, ready to receive criticism that they are a student here. We really might not be as secure we can learn from. Our weekly paper may not be satisfac- there for someone during a moment of immediate danger.

Lindsay Maida ’14 agrees, saying, “I feel safe on as we think, and more students have to realize how easy it tory to every student on campus or concerned faculty campus because of the blue poles and escort services.” She is for anyone to gain access onto our campus. Even when member but Fairfield would not be the same University makes an excellent point, as Public Safety does a great job public safety is working its hardest to keep us safe, some if the shelves weren’t filled (almost) every Wednesday at making students feel more secure. I have found myself things can just slip through the cracks. afternoon. Come write for us. Be apart of the team that walking home alone once or twice from a townhouse or Bottom line: if you make smart decisions you should cares what their colleagues’ interests are. Make your someone else’s dorm and never did I feel unsafe or have to be fine. Keep an eye out, don't be stupid, and think things blogosphere debut and add another line to your resume. worry that something might happen to me, probably bethrough because in the end, you are responsible for your Deadline is Sunday at 6 p.m.

Stay Safe, Party Right

cause most of my walk was through the well-lit quad. But

own personal safety.

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Oktoberfest

Utility Malfunctions

This past weekend students celebrated the Fall weather at the beach with beer and Super Duper Weenie hotdogs. It's nice to know not all beach traditions have been outlawed.

The Village suffered through the weekend with no heat, no hot water and on Sunday, no wireless internet. Cold showers with no heat is not why we decide to live on campus senior year.

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Who Are You Going To Vote For This November?

Don't Get 'Left' Behind

Make The 'Right' Choice

By Jordan Freeman Contributing Writer

By Matthew Morrissey Contributing Writer

U.S. Senate- Richard Blumenthal Blumenthal, former Conn. Attorney General, is in a hard-fought race against former WWE CEO Linda McMahon, but he is the better choice in this race. Blumenthal was formerly a state representative and state senator so he knows the issues that are facing Connecticut, and for the last 20 years he has been fighting hard for the people. For example, Blumenthal fought to make Connecticut safer to raise a family through the regulation of MySpace and Craigslist so as to remove sex offenders, as well as recovering billions of dollars from Big Tobacco companies due to their deceptive advertising practices that are aimed towards children. Blumenthal has never backed down from a fight that would have made the people of Connecticut safer and he will continue to be a needed voice in Washington.

Governor- Dan Malloy As Mayor of Stamford for 14 years, Dan Malloy revitalized the City of Stamford, bringing jobs and residents to the city. While serving as Mayor, Malloy lowered crime and Stamford became one of the top safest cities in the United States. Consequently, there is currently a $3 billion projected budget shortfall that will not be solved with ‘nickeling and diming around the edges’ - it’s going to take some cuts. Case in point: Malloy streamlined municipal jobs in Stamford to make local government more efficient and transparent. Socially, Malloy instituted a number of programs in the city, such as the first city-run nursing home facility and the first universal pre-kindergarten system in the state. In addition, Malloy continues to support public education as the basis for the development of future leaders of the state.

Malloy wants to make Connecticut a place where individuals will want to make homes and raise families.

Lt. Governor- Nancy Wyman Wyman, former State Comptroller of the State of Connecticut, has been the Chief Fiscal Guardian of State, overseeing many of the benefit plans for over 200,000 former and

current state employees. Wyman is seeking to improve the state’s health care system and reduce the cost of Connecticut’s Husky Plan.

Wyman knows that it’s going to take some creativity to accomplish many of the things that need to be done in the state. She is someone who has spent much of her life in office and is seeking to continually better the state fiscally and socially.

U.S. Congress (4th CD) - Jim Himes The freshman Congressman has fought

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hard for the interests of the people in the 4th Congressional District. In the last few months she has fought ardently for the extensions of all Bush-era tax cuts, where she has received bipartisan support, and was praised by Greta Van Susteren of Fox News for this position.

Jim Himes continues to seek more government fiscal responsibility and is looking to cut wasteful government spending. As someone who formerly worked on Wall Street, Himes knows the importance of reform. In this time of war, it is good to know Himes has continually fought for the rights of returning veterans. He voted to extend veteran disability benefits and strengthened the GI Bill. Congressman Himes, in just two short years, has done wonderful things in improving not just in Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District, but also the rest of the United States.

Letter to the Editor:

Alumni Responds to Beach Debate This letter was originally written in response to the Connecticut Post’s editorial published on 10/6/2010.

To the Editorial Board, I was sorely disappointed at the sloppy journalism from your Opinion-Editorial piece from October 6. While you titled the article, “Students need Clam Jam 101 course,” I would suggest that the Op-Ed department of the Connecticut Post is in higher need of such a course.

As a member of the class of the Fairfield University Class of 2001, an RTM member during that time and one of the members of the committee who helped stage the final true Clam Jam in 2000, I am happy to offer a more complete picture.

By the time the injunction came into place, Fairfield already had an administrator working hand and hand with the police department for at least a year, not after the injunction as your article suggests.

Secondly, Student Body

U.S. Senate- Linda McMahon Linda McMahon is the best choice for U.S. Senate. McMahon, the former Chief Executive Officer of World Wrestling Entertainment, is a political outsider but accomplished business woman with over 30 years of experience. She built WWE with only 13 employees, turning it into a publicly traded company employing over 500 people. McMahon’s record shows that she understands how to create jobs and balance a budget, something that Washington

President Kevin Hayes and myself had regular meetings with Chief Sambrook and the Fairfield Beach Road Association, the permanent residential organization in the area. The results were positive. During the school year of 1999-2000, arrests in the area had dropped and a greater sense of respect had been fostered.

As for Clam Jam, members of the FBRA were quoted in the Fairfield Citizen and other papers about how well and orderly Clam Jam was run compared to the past.

We also paid roughly $12,000 of the police costs for Clam Jam, which was more than the First-Selectman had asked for.

In addition, community service projects in the area were becoming the norm and both sides were well on their way to having a better existence with each other.

What was the return that the students got from the residents in exchange for their hard work and commitment to foster better relations? The

summer before the 2000-2001 school year the RTM members from District 10 put forth an ill-conceived ordinance targeting Fairfield Students at the beach which increased the tensions of residents and students. Then after coming off a Clam Jam the residents lauded; they went to court to get their injunction. From that point on the spirit of cooperation and community, which had been fostered in the area, was destroyed.

I do think the legalistic and non-forthright nature of the members of the FBRA is a large reason none of those in leadership positions in my class choose to call the Town of Fairfield home after graduate school and law school for many of us. We love our alma mater but frankly the respect shown to the Class of 2001 from the Fairfield Beach Community did cost the town a great group of leaders wanting to call it home.

Sincerely, Tim Healy ‘01

insiders and Connecticut career politicians, such as Connecticut Attorney General Richard “Dick” Blumenthal, have been unable to figure out in these tough economic times. McMahon has sworn not to accept Political Action Committee (PAC), or special interest money during her campaign; a promise Blumenthal has been unable to make. It is time for Connecticut to get back on track and re-electing the same politicians and Washington-insiders is not the way to get things done. That’s why it’s time for the people of Connecticut to elect Linda McMahon to the United States Senate.

Governor- Tom Foley Tom Foley is a Connecticut businessman with over 25 years of experience. He is the former United States Ambassador to Ireland and has helped the government develop a business plan for locally-owned businesses in Iraq. He has traveled all over the country and

has a plan to put Connecticut back to work.

Foley also places much emphasis on personal freedoms, individual liberty, limited government and lower taxes. These attributes are necessary if we are going to get Connecticut back on track.

Lt. Governor- Mark Boughton Mark Boughton is the Mayor of Danbury.

This U.S. Army veteran and former teacher has embodied the slogan “People over Politics.”

Boughton has redefined conventional municipal government and has created a strong bi-partisan climate in the city of Danbury.

Boughton has been able to achieve much more for the city’s 80,000 people. Boughton is best known for his commitment to keeping government in check, stopping wasteful government spending, and improving the overall safety of Danbury’s residents. Under Boughton, the city of Danbury has carried the lowest unemployment rate in the state of Connecticut. This impressive record of achievement, accompanied by Tom Foley’s notable resume, will help the Foley–Boughton team to make actual positive change during their time at the State House in Hartford.

U.S. Congress (4th CD)- Dan Debicella Dan Debicella is a state senator from Shelton, Connecticut with an impressive record that shows that he fights for the people of the 4th Congressional District. Dan has authored anti-dumping environmental laws and has co-authored anti-tax increase bills, which work to help the people he represents. Dan has worked in the private sector and knows what the small businesses of the 4th District need if they are to succeed during these tough economic times. The people of the 4th Congressional District know that the current policies of President Obama, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Majority Leader Harry Reid are not working, and it’s time to remove a Congressman (Democrat Jim Himes) who is a rubber stamp for the Obama Administration and its failed policies.

Letter to the Editor: Internet Woes

To the Editor, I have been having a hard time remembering what era we live in. Wait…. oh yea, the Technology Era. What a wonderful era to grow up in.

We have iPods, cell phones and the greatest invention of them all, the Internet. I can get the Internet at my home, I can get it at McDonalds, I can even get it on my cell phone. But you know where I can’t get it? Fairfield U. Here is my experience with the Internet at school so far this semester. I start my computer and I look on my start bar (I’m a PC not a Mac) for my WiFi icon. What does it show? One bar, representing poor signal strength, so I disconnect.

As soon as I disconnect my WiFi finder shows the ‘Student’ network at full bars, a.k.a excellent signal strength, so I reconnect and what happens then? The strength drops to one bar again! Why is the student network so deceiving and

unreliable? And how am I supposed to get any work done at my house?

My first trip to Student Computing wasn’t worth the effort of the walk over there.

“Use an Ethernet cord,” I was told. Well, my desk is located on the complete opposite side of the wall outlet, too far for my 25 ft. ethernet cord to reach, and to be honest, it is 2010, everything is wireless these days.

My second trip was a little more eye opening.

“You’re the only student to complain about the wireless quality,” they said. Correction: I am the only student to take the time to say anything.

I have talked to plenty of my friends and they have expressed the same dissatisfaction with the wireless Internet this semester.

Thus, the reason I am writing this letter. I know my single complaint will not get the immediate attention it deserves and since no one else has said anything (supposedly), I turn to The Mirror

for help. I know most people would refer to the amount of money we spend to go here to justify their stance in this type of situation, but I don’t care if Fairfield was a community college and I paid a tenth of the current tuition.

This is an educational institution and I expect necessary amenities, like the Internet, to run efficiently. I expect my educational institution to have the equipment and resources necessary to address an issue like this immediately. I expect my educational institution to be on top of issues before the student body realizes something is an issue. Most of all, I expect my educational institution to encourage more students to be openly critical about their living and learning community because it is the best way for any institution to learn, grow, and improve.

Sincerely, Christopher Tecchio ‘11

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I’m a freshman here at Fairfield University taking EN11. My roommate is also in my English class and on all of the assignments we’ve had so far she has asked her mother to write them for her. Important side note: her mother is an English professor at another University, so these papers are written really well. So basically my roommate is cheating, big time. I am really torn right now because I know what my roommate is doing is wrong but it’s not directly hurting my academic career and also I don’t want to have tension in our room. Is it my place to step in and confront her? Or do I go to a higher authority and let them take care of this problem?

Dear Whistleblower,

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You have an interesting dilemma and one that unfortunately is not uncommon in universities in the United States. In the Harvard Crimson, several students were interviewed on the subject. Replies from actual Harvard students included comments such as, “I knew that I was cheating when I did it, I guess, but to me it seemed all right as a one-time thing, since this was just a Core class” to “I sometimes think I should feel bad, but honestly the way they work us here, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it, I think you pick and choose the rules that should apply to you in some cases, and in this case, I just think we can’t be expected to learn all this stuff.” One of these students was caught and had to take a years leave of absence from school. The other one graduated without being caught.

It appears to me though that the issue goes beyond actually cheating on an assignment or a test. It goes to a person’s ethics and why they are actually in school. Cheating on their schoolwork is actually cheating themselves from the knowledge they would gain by doing the work themselves. Isn’t that really why we are here? College is about growing and gaining knowledge in a variety of ways. It is also a time for self-discovery

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and personal growth. Getting good grades is important, but it should be more important to get the best grade you work for.

The fact that your roommate has her mother do all her assignments puts you in a tough position. She knows that you know and it forces you to be a part of the “secret.” I would suggest that you talk to your roommate about the situation and help her to see that by having her mother do her work she is actually missing the opportunity to see how well she could do on the assignment and to learn to be a better writer herself. By not learning these skills herself she will not know how to apply them in future assignments or when there is an in-class assignment. It would also be interesting to ask her how she thinks her mother would feel if HER students did not do THEIR own work. It is difficult to believe that another professor would approve of such activity.

You may also tell your roommate that she has put you into a bad position and that you are asking her to start doing her own work. Explain to her that she is violating the academic code of conduct and is putting herself at risk for disciplinary actions if she was exposed.

Let her know that you would like to move forward but you need her to start clean and take on the journey of college on her own merit. You’re a good friend for looking out for her and I’m sure she will respect and appreciate your concern and advice.

Disclaimer: This column is for entertainment only. The author is a student, not a licensed therapist, and this column is not intended to take the place of professional advice. The views expressed are the author’s and are not necessarily shared by The Mirror or its staff.

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iPhone vs. BlackBerry

Keep It Classy, No PDA @ Parties

By Dan Leitao Might As Well Be Justin Long

(Boys + girls + alcohol + drinking games + good music) in the same place = drunken hook ups. It is inevitable that at some point you will see BlackBerry Girl batting her eyes at some “hottie” she just met a meer five seconds ago. However, a classy girl like her wouldn’t be caught dead swapping spit two minutes later in the middle of the party.

Guys, when you are at a party and the cute girl on your Beruit (beer pong) team has made it clear through incidental contact and long looks that you to will hook up at somepoint, think about your surroundings first. It is enough to see BlackBerry Girl throw up from 4 Lokos we don’t need her to throw up again from watching two freshman thinking they are the only two people around.

I’ve got nothing wrong with a Beirut team giving a celebratory peck after one sinks a shot, good for you two, some teams high-five, you two kiss. But when you two are holding hands making out mid shot don’t turn around and get pissed at me when I bounce it in. Play or get a room.

Guys do you really want a girl who is willing to make out in front of 50 people she doesn’t know? If she is willing to do it now, she has probably made out in front of 50 people before. So BlackBerry Girl suggests going upstairs, works great if you live at the house but when you don’t know any occupants, it is the easiest way to get yourself booted for life. So either go outside, find a cab, or get her number and meet up with her later that night

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By Alex Hein Still Can't Hear You Now when you two aren’t putting on a public showcase. Some people *ahem* suggest a bathroom not sure which is worse watching a guy and a girl walk out of a bathroom after waiting for 10 minutes in a line of 10 people, or waiting equally as long for a group of people to come out who keep sniffing and touching their noses.

On another note this applies for all other locations as well. We are in college now going to a movie theater and snogging was okay when you’re 15 and can’t drive, but once you have a car you should leave those back rows for current 15 year olds.

Alright, before I get in trouble for saying “getting some” or suggesting people take a cab back when they are drunk and hooking-up, let me say that I am simply saying that alcohol and people will lead to hooking-up. We just don’t need to all witness it. Doesn’t mean it’s never going to happen and doesn’t mean that BlackBerry Girl or iPhone Guy (not with each other clearly) have never done so, but we were freshmen and stupid.

And for all who want to know the easiest way to make BlackBerry Girl a hypocrite, simply walk up to her with a BlackBerry in hand, quote Glenn Beck, and say you love country music. It might help if you are from the south, and then send pictures to The Mirror and we will print the pictures showing her hypocrisy.

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The only nausea I wish to experience on my Friday and Saturday nights comes from my Cranberry Lemonade flavored can of 4 Lokos, not from the view of iPhone boy “Macin” (hard c people it’s a joke,) with some chick next to the beer pong table.

Number one way to kill the mood? The overwhelming echoes of “OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH” from the bros watching you get your kicks. You want to talk awkward? How about that moment when your sober self-kicks in and you stop making out just in time to catch that awful, awful stare from the girl that should be running her own Gossip Column in The Mirror, not to mention meet the gaze of the 50 other people staring with their mouths open.

It’s much easier to be seen running up the stairs with your prospect than caught red handed mid-tongue swap by iPhone Dan on his handheld. (I’ve seen his work, pretty impressive that zoom does go pretty far.)

Seriously there is nothing awesome about being that girl perched up on the make shift bar sucking face with the guy who just sunk the winning overtime shot. It’s beer pong for Pete’s sake, not the NBA Finals. Stay classy Female Stags, we’re better than this.

If you think that everybody at the party was too drunk to remember, and that nobody really cares that he has a girlfriend, or that kind of other hook-up kid you’ve been stringing along won’t find out, um hello! Ever heard of Facebook?!

All it takes is one malicious person to upload that photo and your credibility is ruined.

Or not even that, if you remember a few issues

back we ran a “DUI” special. Those who still bravely venture out with their phones I can guarantee you will have texted at least one person with “Yo guess whose going at it!”

Let guys take the blame for this one, let them show their trashy style of hooking up at a party, just don’t be the unfortunate victim who aids them in it. I’m not saying avoid to avoid the flirtation that may lead up to the hook up I am merely making the suggestion of taking your session to a more discreet location. You don’t really want to be the center of the next house chant do you?

Now before the critics come running at me swinging their clubs and misinterpreting what I wrote and say that I am telling girls to “whore themselves out,” let’s take a step back and asses what I said. Hook-ups at a party are inevitable. They don’t call it beer goggles just to be clever. There is a reason co-ed beer pong teams are growing more and more popular as well. What I am simply writing about, is a way in which girls should beat the party system, and continue to preserve their reputation on campus.

There is no need to air out your dirty laundry in the middle of a party, ask any of the victims of the viral photograph and they will vouch for it. Better to be in secret than to showcase your prize on the floor. Are all situations unavoidable? No, but come on let’s keep it light, lets keep it simple, and if it has to advance, better find the nearest bathroom, you never know where iPhone boy is lurking.

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To men’s rugby having their only game this season...To women’s volleyball vistory vs. Siena...to boobies...to the upcoming alumni weekend...to KS for inspiring iPhone vs. Blackberry this week...to Chef’s Table opening in the library...to drunk texting Mom...to GM aka Gabby and the hottest costume...to Oktoberfest...to Mayor Dan Malloy rolling up to campus with a broken tail light...to Red Sea Madness...to DN for his excellent 16 days of Oktoberfest performance at the Levee...to f’reals... to Patrick Cleary for being the best public safety officer known to Fairfield University...to nick-apalooza...to being satisfied after nick-a-palooza... to listening to Creed at 3 a.m. on a Monday...to finally getting the letter from Dean Pellegrino saying have a good 21st...to FUSA for the concert... to FUSA getting rid of bad Thursday programs... to getting $3,000+ stolen from my apartment being returned...to a great case race at The Morning Wood... to 3x5 for winning...to late night at the Stumble Inn... to beating 3x5 in OT beirut...

To the CT Post editorial...to DL and PC chucking pens and causing a bloody eye...to the delivery boys quitting...to Rob & Iggy’s 15 minute wait for food...to Chef’s Table being so expensive...to the small and fragile Oktoberfest cups...to dropping your phone down a storm drain at 8 a.m.... to having the shulah’s...to four midterms in one week...to PC for not being in the office the night we go to print...to no copy editors showing up this week...to Fairfield Cab for making me walk back from the beach...to open containers situations at the beach...to the Stag not having Boar’s Head... to drunk texting your mom...to people not working and watching YouTube videos...to the Pats for blowing it this weekend...to not making it to the Grape because of The Mirror...to taking so long to bring Cheers & Boos back...to getting written up and not remembering which day it was...to being denied at Moe’s on the day I turn 21...to drunk people telling me the same story three times with in five minutes...

The Editor reserves the right to not print any Cheers or Boos submitted, and remember this is just for fun.

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The Mirror | Week of Oct. 20, 2010

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This Week in Sports The week that was in Fairfield Athletics

By Tyler Wosleger Staff Writer

Stag Sports Photo Of The Week Defenseman Jonny Raj '13 heads the ball after a corner kick in an attempt to score against Siena on Oct. 15, 2010.

Stag Sports Round-UP Women’s Soccer hit the road for a pair of MAAC games and went 1-1.

The Stags lost to Loyola 2-0 on Friday, Oct. 15, but bounced back and defeated Rider 2-0 on Sunday. In the win over Rider, Kasey Schulz and Shannon Fay tallied goals. The Stags are now 3-1-1 in MAAC play.

Men's Soccer split the MAAC weekend, falling to Siena before beating Marist. The Stags led 1-0 against Siena on a goal by Jon Clements, but the lead vanished in the second half and the Stags fell 3-1. Fairfield defeated Marist by a score of 3-1. Freshman Dan Shaw led the Stags with a goal and two assists. The Stags are now 1-2 in the MAAC.

Photo By Peter Caty/The Mirror

Women’s Volleyball swept their MAAC weekend, beating St. Peter’s and Siena. On Saturday, freshman Rachel Romansky led the Stags to a 3-1 win over the Peahens. She had 45 assists, 16 digs and 3 aces. On Sunday, Fairfield beat Siena 3-0. Haililani Pokipala had a double-double, with 12 kills and 12 digs. Fairfield is now 7-3 in MAAC play and will continue MAAC play this weekend at home.

Field Hockey battled the University of California to a 2-2 tie on Friday, October 15th. The game was suspended due to darkness after one overtime.

On Sunday, Oct. 17, the Stags fell to Maine 6-2. Trailing 4-0 at halftime, the Stags scored 2 second half goals, but came up short against Maine.

Women’s Golf finished 8th at the Rutgers Invitational over the weekend.

Sophomore Elly Lemons and Senior Christina Destefano were the top finishers for the Stags.

What to Watch for Women’s Soccer hosts a pair of MAAC matches this weekend.

The Stags take on Canisius on Friday at 7 p.m. and will play their final home game of the season on Sunday at 1 p.m. vs. Niagara.

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« The Bio: Shaw, a freshman, has started six games for the Stags this fall. The Cheshire, England native has proved his worth to the Stags as he makes his debut as an all-star player throughout his first season at Fairfield. Coach Rees saw him play at a showcase in England while he attended the Lyme School. Impressed by his playing ability, Rees recruited him for the Stags, and although Shaw saw offers from other schools, he decided that Fairfield was the right choice for him.

«The Props: Shaw led the Stags to a much needed victory over Marist on Sunday. He scored a goal and added two assists in the 3-1 Fairfield victory. He was named the MAAC Rookie of the Week by the conference on Monday. « The Outlook: The Stags hope Shaw can continue his strong play as they fight for a MAAC tournament spot this weekend with games against Iona and Manhattan.

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The Mirror | Week of Oct. 20, 2010

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Sports: According to Fitz This is Our House

By Tom Fitzpatrick Sports Columnist

Skills competitions. Dunks.

Threes. Free chicken nuggets.

Stags basketball is almost underway.

This past Friday night, both the Men’s and Women’s basketball teams unofficially opened up their seasons with “Red Sea Madness” on campus at Alumni Hall.

The anticipation for the upcoming season was evident as Alumni Hall was near capacity, filled with screaming Stags.

The teams were introduced to a standing ovation by “Stags in the Stands” leaders Andrew McMahon and Frank Aquino as the night got underway.

Members of the men’s and women’s teams faced off in a timed skills competition as Taryn Johnson came away with the title, having finished the course with the lowest time.

The Three-Point competition also pitted members of each team against each other, and again one of the women's team members came away with the victory over Sean Crawford.

The energy in the crowd was high all night, most notably during warm-ups and then again for the dunk contest.

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Sean Crawford '11 makes a play during a game last season. The Stags hope to keep the momentum going this year as the Number two pick in the MAAC conference.

Garden Catering was on hand as well to offer free food to all who attended the event.

Stags Yorel Hawkins, Keith Fields, Lyndon Jordan, Colin Nickerson, Ryan Olander and Warren Edney competed in the annual dunk contest, with Jordan walking away with the title.

Jordan’s highlight dunk came on a reverse dunk in 1970s style shorts that would have made John Stockton beam with admiration.

Coaches Ed Cooley and Joe Frager particularly seemed to enjoy themselves on the night.

Maybe it was due to the fact that practice can start full time now. Maybe they were happy with the near-capacity turnout. Maybe it was both.

Whatever the case, both coaches seem excited and determined to lead their respective squads to the NCAA Tournament this March.

All in all, Red Sea Madness appeared to be a big success on all fronts, save for a handful of missed dunks in the dunk contest.

The mood and culture appear to be very positive.

Coach Cooley emphasized the need to support the teams as much as possible.

“This is our house”, proclaimed Cooley. Will it be “our year” as well? Time will tell.

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The Mirror | Week of Oct. 20, 2010

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Ice Hockey Heats Up #1 Seeded Stags Start Season 2-0 Homecoming Weekend

By Devon Porrino Features Editor The Men’s Fairfield Hockey team has always been one of the most highly anticipated sports to watch at Fairfield.

At Bridgeport’s Wonderland of Ice, where the team both plays games and practices, there is always a packed house filled with fans rooting-on the Stags.

With a 2-0 record for this 2010 season and ranked number one in the Empire Collegiate Hockey Conference (ECHC), Fairfield hockey captains Brian Loftus and Pat Walters are feeling pretty good.

“We’re off to a good start,” said Loftus ’11, “but we need to keep our practices moving faster and stronger. We need to keep our intensity high and not underestimate other teams and not underestimate how well the other teams can play. We don’t want to let the 2-0 on our record get to our heads.”

Albany, ranked second in the ECHC was the Fairfield hockey teams’ first defeat. Brian Loftus '11 It was a close game with a score of 5-4, but the Stags brought home a victory.

Their most recent game, an away match up against Hofstra, was yet another win for the Stags at 9-2. Hofstra is ranked fifth in the ECHC. The team, which has plenty of young talent, gained a lot of freshmen players this year to help bring the team to victory with their impressive offense and defense skills.

“The freshmen are really good, they have really great skill,” said Loftus. “Patrick Breed is a really strong power forward, great hands, great skating skills and shot. And he’s really good at setting up the play and finishing. Tim Harrington is another really good, notable freshman.”

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Captain Pat Walters ’11 agrees with his fellow captain.

“So far the freshman have been our biggest assets. We've had four or five of them already score their first goals, and many have repeated since, so they've contributed a lot.”

But the winning record cannot be contributed to one game or one class. It is truly the bond of the team that keeps Pat Walters '11 them strong.

“I'd say our biggest strength as a team is the chemistry that we have not only on the ice, but in the locker room and on the buses as well,” said Walters, “Everyone enjoys coming to the rink and we all work hard while were there.”

With a successful start to the season, Walters foresees a strong rest of the year. “Well obviously I’d like to go undefeated, but I feel that making it to nationals is our ultimate goal. We made it our freshman year and to do it again would be amazing,” he said.

The Stags’ next game will be their first home game on Oct. 22 at 8:30 p.m. against Wagner College who is not yet in the ECHC but is trying to move in. Both captains are very optimistic with how the game will go.

“I think it will go well. If we play like we did in the first period against Hofstra where we have an all out attack and we don’t allow them to control the puck or even touch the puck, we’re going to be good,” said Loftus.

Walters agrees.“I think it should be a great game. As long as we play at our pace and at even-strength we should have no problem winning. Especially if we keep playing the way we have been.”

Along with captains Loftus and Walters are co-captains Chris Pacicco ’12 and Steve Genualdi ’12 to help assist the Fairfield hockey team on a successful season. To look up future games and roster of the Men’s Fairfield Hockey team, visit www.stagshockey. com.

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The Mirror | Week of Oct. 20, 2010

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Red Sea Madness 2010

Red Sea Maddness drew over 900 students last Friday night. This event was the product of hard work on the part of Stasg In The Stands Co-Presidents Frank Aquino '13 and Andrew McMahon '13. Based on Midnight Madness held at larger state schools this event marked the first day of official practices for the basketball season and generate a fun atmosphere for the team. With so many students holding high hopes for the season the sucess of tis event shows that Fairfield fans are looking forward to the season. Just take a look at the center picture and you will know fans are ready to lead the Stags To The Stands.

Photos by Alana Smalley and Chandler Oliphant

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Michelle Onofrio '11, Caitlin O'Donnell '12, Anne Nieuwenhuis '11 and Julianne Bosse '11 line up for a defensive corner during the game against California-Berkeley on Oct. 15

8-8 Stags One Step Closer To Winning Season

By Steve flanagan staff writer

Fairfield Field Hockey is the real deal. It has become quite obvious over the past month and a half that the team is nothing like any current Fairfield student has read about in The Mirror’s sports section, or seen in person.

Gone are the days of three, four and five win-seasons, or cross-town rival Sacred Heart standing a chance. Shea Testa '14 commented in regards to the season’s progress, “With an 8-8 record, [we’re] one step closer to making sure that we will have a winning record with only three games left, which would be such an achievement for the program.”

Much of the team’s success can be attributed to the team unity, to which Testa remarked, “The way the team has come together, it is something that would help prove to everyone that all that hard work is paying off.”

With the team entering its fourth year in the America East Conference, the unit is well accustomed to the higher level of play than in the past, and the results are showing.

The Stags have put themselves in prime position to achieve at least a .500 record, and have already ensured the most victories for the program since 2001.

This past week the Stags battled back from a 2-0 deficit to force overtime with the California-Berkeley Golden Bears.

They proved once again their prowess at home and worked on their ability to come back, no matter how late in the game.

Ultimately, the game was suspended due to darkness

Defenseman Michelle Onofrio '11, center, motivates her teammates during the final minutes of the women's field hockey game against California-Berkeley on Oct. 15, 2010.

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With3HomeGamesToGo... at a 2-2 tie, and Cal was given the victory on penalty shots.

Leading goal scorer, Marit Westenberg, commented in reference to the Cal game, “Last Friday, we proved that our team can get back from a deficit… We were determined to win and we didn't give up. This has been a very strong character of the team this year.”

No one will know what would have happened if the game was able to conclude, but it was certain the Stags had the momentum at the conclusion, scoring both their goals late in the game.

One challenge Fairfield has faced this year is the challenging America East Conference schedule with four teams in the nation’s top 25.

Off to an 0-3 start, Coach Jackie Kane’s team has work to do to overcome the rough start in conference play. Most recently, the Stags lost to the University of Maine, 6-2.

Both Testa and defensive leader Anne Nieuwenhuis felt that the Stags were “very evenly matched,” but Testa admitted “the team was very disappointed because that would have helped to bring [them] one step closer to the [conference] tourney.”

Last weekend’s lost makes this Friday’s match up with the University of New Hampshire that much more important.

Sweeper Julianne Bosse '11 sweeps the ball up field away from a California-Berkeley attacker.

Nieuwenhuis noted that the Stags “have been playing very well at home this year” to the tune of 5-2, including the unorthodox loss to Cal-Berkeley on penalty shots.

The only other loss was to nationally ranked #18, University of Albany. “These last three games we have are all home games, and it is our chance to have a winning season [and a possible conference tournament berth], which would be amazing” was how Nieuwenhuis described the significance of this Friday’s game.

The America East Conference tournament includes four of the six teams in conference, and Coach Kane’s senior class has made it their goal since joining the AEC as freshmen to make it to the conference tournament.

As Nieuwenhuis put it so concisely, “Our main goal this year is to make it to the tournament, and we have been working very hard all season to make it.” Their fate is still in the balance, and much of it lies in their own hands.

With victories over New Hampshire and the University of Vermont, the Stags would most likely qualify. This Friday should prove to be the most important game of the season.

The weather forecast for Friday at 4 p.m. is 57 degrees, but sunny. So throw on an extra hoodie and sweats, grab a hot chocolate to go from Barone, and come out to support one of Fairfield’s fastest rising programs so you can say you were there when the party got started. The bandwagon’s filling up quick.

Midfielder Nikki McLucas '14 jabs the ball away from a California-Berkeley defender.

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