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Jam band guitar virtuoso Jackie Greene sits down with the Vine to discuss his recent solo album, guitar tone and jamming with members of the Grateful Dead.

#WomenNotObjects campaign raises awareness for the misrepresentation of women in advertisements.

Stags hold off Siena College for fifth straight win.

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Miscommunication delays senior trip notification

By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant News Editor The annual Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino senior trip that previously occurred in the fall semester of 2014 has been pushed for this year’s senior class to the spring semester. The trip to the Uncasville, Connecticut casino will happen on Feb. 20.

Some seniors reported confusion over whether or not the annual trip to Mohegan Sun would be happening this year due to a lack of information being advertised.

“I know they’ve done it in the past, but I didn’t think they were doing it this year, because they didn’t send anything out,” said Molly Camp ’16.

Senior Julia Aparicio shared this sentiment. “I know there was one last year … but I didn’t see any emails, and I check my email a lot, but maybe I missed it.”

“I already have plans for that weekend,” Aparicio added, “but maybe I wouldn’t if I’d heard about it.”

Senior Melissa Ganley also agreed. She commented, “No one really knew about it until today [Feb. 8], and it is in less than two

weeks.”

“It’s too last minute, and I’d rather spend money on other things,” she replied when asked if she would be attending.

The trip, which was advertised to seniors in an email on Feb. 8, had not been advertised prior to this date, causing confusion.

Class of 2016 Programming Co-Director Margaret Liguori, who organized the event with Juliana Killip ‘16, explained the miscommunication.

“We had wanted to plan this trip coming into first semester as it is a senior tradition,” Liguori said.

“We aimed for November but it was not possible to get done so we changed it to February. When we got back this semester and began to organize and actually book something, we were asked to consider how this trip aligns with University values and policies and told that we technically cannot sponsor a trip that constitutes gambling.”

“We certainly hit some major roadblocks that almost derailed us completely,” she added.

However, after much discussion with their advisors, Liguori and Killip were able to schedule the trip

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Mohegan Sun will host the senior trip on Feb. 20, despite seniors being notified less than two weeks before the trip.

after all.

“We determined that, as long as we did not expressly advertise the gambling aspect, we would not be violating policies and going against the mission of the University and we would be able to continue this

tradition,” Liguori stated.

Killip added, “This trip is about enjoying the last semester with your friends and being a part of a great tradition. We know that gambling is a part of the trip; however, we are not promoting it. We encourage

everyone to have a good time and take part in all that Mohegan has to offer.”

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Maintenance staff concerned with increased outsourcing

By Catherine Veschi News Editor

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Junior Robbie Hansen instructs an Insanity fitness class once a week in Faber Hall.

Fairfield Fit expands fitness classes

By Amanda Hajjar Contributing Writer

With the Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreation Complex under construction, the Fairfield community has had to find alternative ways to get their physical fitness in. Due to this construction, Fairfield introduced a new program this year called Fairfield Fit to offer alternative means of exercise, as well as to promote health and wellness on campus.

The Fairfield Fit program allows students, faculty and staff to attend free fitness classes at different locations around campus.

Currently, there are 29 fitness classes with the addition of another yoga class and cardio hop to be added soon, according to Betsy Blagys, operations assistant. “There

is something for everyone. We accommodate all levels of fitness. The classes are not intense and the instructors are really approachable,” Blagys said.

Blagys, along with John Paladino, director of sport clubs and intramurals and associate director of recreation, and Allen Gibson, associate director of athletics and facilities and operations, are in charge of organizing and scheduling these classes around campus.

As of now, there are five current Fairfield student instructors, one recent Fairfield graduate instructor and six non-students. Blagys wants to encourage those who READ

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said Andres Puerta, an organizer with the International Union of Operating Engineers – Local 30, the union which the engineering As students at this University, many of crew at Fairfield are members of. us go about our lives at Fairfield without recBike shared that one of the major conognizing the employees who are responsible cerns of the maintenance staff is how this for keeping the University outsourcing is affecting their going. These maintenance ability to make a living. workers are responsible for The University needs “We’re concerned the University functioning to care about what employees. This is our in regards to electricity, we want to the issues are that are livelihood, plumbing and other camstay here. A lot of us have affecting the people put in a lot of time here,” pus facilities.

Recently, however, that work on campus Bike said, noting that he several of these maintefeels the University is not nance workers, such as Pat because the students taking into account the Bike, a plumber, Alex Sen- care about that. years of service many of cy, a locksmith and John -Andres Puerta the workers have put in Minopolis, Jr., an electriAn organizer for Local 30 at the school, and the cian, felt that the Universifact that outsourcing ty had been doing them an injustice. They may hurt the workers and their families. had noticed that there was an increase in the Based on their concern, the mainteamount of outsourcing for other workers to nance staff sent a letter to President Jeffrey complete the tasks that the Fairfield mainte- von Arx, S.J. requesting an opportunity nance staff is responsible for. to sit down with him and discuss why the Many of these workers are confused as University is outsourcing for jobs that the to why the University is outsourcing for oth- maintenance staff is capable of completing er workers when there is already a capable themselves. maintenance staff at Fairfield.

According to Sency, a locksmith, the “It seems like a smaller engineering maintenance staff wanted von Arx to show department and more outsourcing would wind up costing the university more money,” READ UNION ON PAGE 2

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Union regulations pose issues for maintenance staff

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them that outsourcing is more cost effective, if that’s the case, in an in-person meeting.

However, von Arx wrote in response to their letter that given that the maintenance staff is part of a union, they must communicate through their union representatives only, saying that “unionization introduces a contract in the form of a collective bargaining agreement that outlines formal lines of communication through your union representatives.”

For Puerta, von Arx’s refusal to meet with the maintenance staff in person is going against the Jesuit values that the University prides itself upon.

“This is a values issue. He should be willing to sit down with the workers and explain. I think that the Catholic Church would support that. He should at least listen to their concerns,” Puerta said.

Sency agreed, saying that “every employee that comes up with an idea to save money should be listened to regardless of what you do, whether you’re a plumber, or a vice president,” arguing that the maintenance workers should be able to express their thoughts to von Arx directly.

For Bike, this entire experience has taught him that the University “doesn’t practice what it preaches” in terms of Jesuit values.

For Puerta, “the University needs to care about what the issues are that are affecting the people that work on campus because the students care about that.”

Senior Estevam Machado feels that the maintenance staff deserves to be informed of why the University is outsourcing. “I think both parts should act as fair as possible. I think the University should be clear with the maintenance workers why it is doing what it is doing.

They should explain what they have to explain.

This way we can have a just employment system.”

For von Arx, his refusal to meet with the maintenance staff directly has to do with the

rules regarding unions.

“Our maintenance staff is represented by the Operating Engineers, Local 30. While we value and appreciate the good work they do, the University is obligated to communicate through the union rather than directly with the staff on all work related topics. We respect and honor this relationship and will continue to respond to all inquiries through the proper channels,” von Arx stated.

Another issue concerning the maintenance staff which they wish to bring up to von Arx is the conditions of the workers Fairfield is outsourcing for. According to Puerta, “There’s this moral obligation that if people are on campus and they’re working, then they should have living wages for their families, have job security and they don’t know that’s true necessarily for everyone that comes in to work.”

Minopolis, Jr., an electrician at Fairfield, added that “you know these men aren’t getting fair wages and getting the benefit packages. How much better would it be to show to the community, ‘Let’s hire these men in-house, and give their families and children a free education,’ where that opportunity might never happen for them. Break that cycle maybe. It’s a wonderful thing. It’s a beautiful thing. It’s a Christian thing.”

Currently, according to Puerta, “the workers are preparing to go into negotiations for the second contract. They’re waiting for a response from the administration on the dates of the negotiation.”

“This semester, the workers will be sitting down and negotiating a new agreement with the University,” Puerta continued, noting that they will be meeting with David Frassinelli, associate vice president for Facilities Management, Peter Crowley, director of Facilities Management, and the University’s attorney.

Puerta explained, however, that even though the staff will be able to meet with these representatives, they still wish to speak with von Arx directly instead of going through intermediaries.

What: Senior Trip When: Saturday, Feb. 20 Where: Mohegan Sun Cost: Tickets are $20 each. There will be a $10 voucher for gambling and $15 voucher for food/retail.

Two buses will leave from the beach and two will leave from campus.

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communicated earlier to the seniors.

When asked if she would be attending, Guzman commented, “Probably not. I’m not even sure. Do we have to pay for it? Do we have to RSVP? They didn’t tell us anything.”

Liguori admitted that informing the senior class on updates about the trip could have been handled better.

“We did fail in this category,” she commented. “We had initially emailed the senior class at the beginning of the fall semester to ask them about November dates and then emailed them again to say we had to move it to spring semester.

I can’t remember if we advertised that we had picked a February date, but we defi-

nitely should have done better to keep the whole class in the loop.”

Liguori wants seniors to know that they must be at least 21 years of age to purchase a bus ticket. Buses will depart from the Barone Campus Center Traffic Circle and Veteran’s Park at 5:30 p.m. and will depart from Mohegan Sun at 12:30 a.m., according to the email sent to seniors.

The price of the trip is $20, which includes a $10 casino voucher and $15 for food/retail and transportation.

Students can purchase tickets through a link on the email sent out.

“FUSA, Margaret and I want this to be a memorable trip,” Killip concluded. “We want our class to remember this event and get excited for it.”

CORRECTION BOX In the Feb. 3 issue of The Mirror, the story “‘The Capricious Line’ sets artistic milestone for Bellarmine Museum,” the “Bellarmine Museum of Art’s Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery” should instead be read the “Bellarmine Museum of Art in Bellarmine Hall.” In addition, instead of “the display is entitled,” it should read “the exhibition is entitled.” Also, Koren did not form the exhibit, the exhibit was created in honor of his work. Finally, there is no such thing as a curation board.

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News: In the United States

By Catherine Veschi News Editor

Compiled by Brendan Zimmerman Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety.

Tuesday, 2/2 2:40 p.m. – A Fairfield Prep student was caught smoking marijuana inside of a vehicle in the Fairfield Prep parking lot. The student was issued a juvenile summons for possession of marijuana.

Wednesday, 2/3 11:21 a.m. –The Office of Residence Life notified DPS about the smell of marijuana inside of Faber Hall, which led to infractions being issued to two students for possession.

Both students were referred to student conduct as well.

1:12 p.m. – A University employee reported a Toyota SUV being operated while individuals were hanging on the outside of the vehicle.

Thursday, 2/4 9:19 p.m. – A vehicle with a stolen parking permit was discovered by DPS, which led to the owner of the vehicle having their parking privileges revoked. The student was also referred to student conduct.

Friday, 2/5 11:26 p.m. – Two students in Dolan Hall were caught with bottles of beer and vodka. Both were referred to student conduct.

Saturday, 2/6 3:24 p.m. – A student reported that her iPhone 6 was pickpocketed while visiting the Townhouses. DPS encourages anyone with any information to notify Public Safety.

Sunday, 2/7 12:44 a.m. – An Uber driver reported that his five passengers did not pay their fare, as they fled his vehicle upon arrival on campus. However, one passenger left their purse in the vehicle which led DPS to identify said passenger. That student has since been referred to student conduct.

1:02 a.m. – ResLife called DPS after an individual refused to leave in the Townhouse 1 Block area. When DPS arrived the individual refused to cooperate and was documented. The student was also referred to student conduct.

Monday, 2/8 11:34 a.m. – A student reported an act of harassment that arose from a couple’s dispute during a Super Bowl party on Sunday.

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1. Chicago, Ill. – After an investigation found that Jason Lieb, a molecular biologist at the University of Chicago, had violated the university’s sexual misconduct policy, Lieb resigned. The investigation found that multiple female graduate students were the targets of Lieb’s advances at an off-campus retreat.

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5. San Francisco, Calif. – After word got out about San Francisco’s plans to clear away homeless people to make way for tourists and events near where Super Bowl festivities were held, as many as 200 demonstrators rallied, shouting things such as “No penalty for poverty.”

2. Crystal City, Texas – After demanding payments from contractors so they could pay off personal gambling bills, bar tabs, car loans and other expenses, the mayor and city manager of “the spinach capital of the world” were arrested on charges of strong-arming the contractors.

6. Macon, Ga. – After 23-year-old Mercer University basketball player Jibri Bryan was gunned down in a convenience store parking lot, police arrested one man, Jarvis Clinton Miller, and searched for a second suspect.

3. Baltimore, Md. – DeRay McKesson, a civil rights activist who rose to prominence from the 2014 protests in Ferguson, Missouri over the police killing of Michael Brown, has announced that he is running for mayor of Baltimore. McKesson was instrumental in the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement against police violence.

7. Blacksburg, Va. – Thirteen-year-old Nicole Lovell’s death was found to have been plotted by two Virginia Tech students who bought a shovel and loaded her body into the trunk of a Lexus before dumping it in a remote location. The students who who were convicted in the murder of Lovell are Natalie Keepers and David Eisenhauer.

4. New York City, N.Y. – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to rein in horse-drawn carriages has collapsed after the labor union that helped to negotiate the deal withdrew its support the day before the City Council was set to vote on a bill that would have cut the number of carriage drivers from 220 to 95.

8. Mount Clemens, Mich. – Art dealer Eric Spoutz was arrested by the FBI for an extensive scheme to sell counterfeit works by renowned artists such as Willem de Kooning. Spoutz was charged with wire fraud.

News: Around the World

By Zachary Durso Contributing Writer Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Violent unrest struck Haiti as former President Michel Martelly stepped down at the end of his term. Tension remains present on how Martelly will be replaced. The vote to elect a new president was shelved due to fears of violence and fraud by those who oppose the democracy in Haiti or seek power. The government has created a deal to elect an interim leader until official elections can be held. While Martelly is constitutionally barred from seeking re-election, he proposes Jovenel Moise, a banana exporter, as his successor.

Southwest England and Southern Wales - Storm Imogen has left over 13,000 homes without power in southwest England and southern Wales. With waves of over 64 feet and winds over 80 miles per hour, the heavy rains have resulted in great damage and over 50 flood warnings, as well as a severe amber warning for wind.

Balikesir Province, Turkey – At least 24 migrants remain dead following a boat that capsized on its way to the Greek island of Lesbos. About 400 people have died so far this year immigrating to Europe. Greece receives new immigrants every day with over 69,000 people so far in 2016 and almost 854,000 in 2015.

Tainan, Taiwan - A severe earthquake in Taiwan on Saturday caused the collapse of several buildings. At least 38 people have died in the magnitude 6.4 earthquake, and several are still being rescued.

Most recently, an 8-year-old girl was pulled from the rubble of an apartment complex more than 60 hours following the quake. Authorities also identified an unconscious woman, who was found near her deceased son and husband. Authorities say that the woman, Tsao Wei-ling, was protected by her husband who died shielding his wife’s body with his own from a falling beam.

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Stag Spotlight: Binyam Tsegaye

By Zachary Durso Contributing Writer From a small town in Ethiopia to Fairfield, Connecticut, Binyam Tsegaye has traveled a long way to arrive at his position here as the Graduate Resident Coordinator who oversees Kostka and Claver Halls at Fairfield.

Since he arrived here in July 2015, Tsegaye has been acclimating to the environment “So far so good. It’s different you know, I went to Providence College and I was an RA for two years. Now having a supervising role, it’s much different,” Tsegaye said.

Tsegaye did not just come to Fairfield randomly, however.

It was a long series of life changing events that brought Tsegaye to a position he says was “meant to be.”

“I was born and raised in Ethiopia and I came to the U.S. when I was 11, so in 2002. I was born in Dilla, Ethiopia, a very small village. It’s about four or five hours away from the capital.”

He further explained why he and his family departed Ethiopia for the United States.

“My father noticed the struggles we were going through were not what he wanted for his family. He applied for a diversity visa. The criterion says you have to be married and have kids and most importantly a high school diploma. The first time he put his family name in, he didn’t get it.

The second year he applied, we got it. We sold all our possessions to people so we could buy our plane tickets. Ever since I have been living in Boston.”

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for many years, Tsegaye attended Providence College in Rhode Island, receiving a bachelor’s in sociology and a minor in theology.

Currently, he is in a graduate program at the University of Bridgeport to obtain a Master’s in Global Development and Peace.

However, Tsegaye still carries Ethiopia with him in his heart.

“Every single day, it’s a part of me. I’m not a fan of LeBron. I hate LeBron. But when he won his second championship, the thing that stuck with me is when he said ‘I’m just a kid from Akron, Ohio’… I’m just a kid from Ethiopia. The fact that I’m in this country is mind blowing for me. I represent my country. Obviously I’m an individual, but my country is in my heart. Everything I do goes back to my country.”

Tsegaye was led to Fairfield primarily due to his studies at the UB. “So initially my thoughts were, I could live in my car for a year and see what comes after, but I wasn’t thinking winter is going to come. I applied for housing positions at UB but everything was filled up.”

After Tsegaye found out that there were no resident positions at the UB, he turned his attention elsewhere.

“I started looking at nearby universities where I could obtain free housing. That’s how I found Fairfield.”

Tsegaye explained how he submitted his résumé and interviewed at Fairfield, but did not expect to get a call back.

“I never expected to get my position. Even from the phone call I could sense that Fairfield

was the place to be. Even through the phone call I could sense community and values. When I came for my personal interview, you know one-on-one, I was greeted and taken care of well. I was sold.”

After being here at Fairfield for about half a year, Tsegaye explained all the things he loves about Fairfield.

“People love to be here and they have so many passions. Trying to apply it to clubs or organizations. I love how people are so passionate. They know what they want to do. That is definitely something I love about Fairfield.

That culture of seeking and going after your passion. You don’t see that in other colleges.”

Tsegaye still manages to enjoy his own time, however. In his free time Tsegaye, better known by his nickname Bini, enjoys bowling, eating and listening to reggae and Christian hip hop music.

Tsegaye also enjoys his favorite television shows, “The Office” and “Seinfeld,” and his favorite sport, soccer.

Overall, however, Tsegaye’s most important mission is to be a positive influence on students and help them whenever he can.

He offered a final piece of advice for seniors.

“I have advice for seniors who are graduating as to enjoy the moment.”

He continued, “The real world sucks. Everything you can do to enjoy your friendships and the Fairfield community, do it.

Have good times, enjoy the moPhoto provided by Binyam Tsegaye ment and appreciate life because Graduate Area Coordinator Binyam Tsegaye oversees Kostka and Claver Halls. time is going to vanish.”

Students take advantage of free exercise on campus with Fairfield Fit

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Students participate in a free fitness class in Faber Hall as part of the Fairfield Fit program.

Continued from page 1 classes starting this week. are interested to get their certification and become an inWith the limited space on campus, the Recreation Destructor. partment is excited for the opening of the new RecPlex to “We are looking to get as many students instructing grow and expand their program. The new RecPlex is schedclasses. We want those who are passionate and licensed. It’s uled to be ready by September 2016, according to Paladino. a great opportunity to teach on campus,” Blagys said.

“With the new gym, we are looking to grow and imThe Recreation Department hopes that Fairfield Fit prove our program. We’re definitely eager for the new will grow into something more than a means to exercise. space, and specialized fitness rooms,” Blagys mentioned.

Paladino said, “We want to make fitness synonymous with While most of the classes will be held in the new Recwellness.” Blagys added, “We need to build on the wellness Plex, some classes will continue to be held at the residential component and get nutritionists, stress management class- halls on campus for students who have found it convenient es, etc.” to attend a class in their dorms.

Blagys noted that the classes are attended by all grades; Sophomore Becca Quillard said, “I don’t have a car on however, the majority of attendees are usually freshmen campus, so the fact that I can just walk to one of these fitand sophomores. ness classes whenever I want is really great. I live in Kostka According to Blagys, the most popular class is yoga so it’s great to just walk over to Faber and get my workout which attracts students of all grades. in.”

Classes are held at Alumni Hall, Faber Hall, Dolan While there are various fitness opportunities nearby Hall and Campion Hall. Regis Hall is planning to host such as The Edge, SoulCycle and ZenRide, some students

prefer the idea of taking a class with other members of the Fairfield community.

Juniors Brianna Meyer and Caroline Campanelli participate regularly in Robbie Hansen’s ‘17 Insanity classes on Tuesdays and Fridays.

“He pushes you, he’s really nice and it’s easier than going somewhere else,” said Meyer.

Campanelli added, “I wouldn’t do a workout like this on our own somewhere else. I like that it’s on campus with people you know.”

Other students prefer to utilize the fitness opportunities in town. Students mentioned that when they were informed the gym on campus would be under construction, they immediately signed up for a membership with The Edge.

Junior Caroline Gailius said that she prefers the atmosphere of a gym over a fitness class. “I like doing things on my own time and at my own schedule so having an Edge membership is perfect for me,” she said.

Junior Julia Vitti said that she goes to SoulCycle in town over the Fairfield Fit classes. “I just knew what I was getting with SoulCycle and do it at home a lot so I had only really considered doing that as opposed to the classes.”

According to Blagys, The Edge offered a special Fairfield student pricing this year in September but it has since been discontinued. ZenRide offers a student discount as well.

With a student ID, students can purchase one class at $14 as opposed to the regular $18 or 10 classes at $125 as opposed to the regular $159. SoulCycle does not offer any special student discounts.

The StagBus schedule has changed this year to accommodate those underclassmen without their own means of transportation who signed up for Edge memberships.

For more information about Fairfield Fit and fitness opportunities in town, visit the Fitness and Recreation tab on Fairfield’s website.

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Women refuse to be 'object'ified in ads

By Allison Wright Contributing Writer I have a confession: I am a full-blown feminist. Being a feminist does not mean that I hate men or that I want men to become submissive to women. Being a feminist means that I believe in equal rights for both. There have been many articles circulating recently about the objectification of women in advertisements.

Needless to say, I had mixed feelings toward the “Women Not Objects” video that was published on YouTube on Jan. 11. These images have become part of our everyday lives and culture, and while I appreciated the video’s message, I realized that I am no longer shocked by this phenomena. I’m both angry and sad to admit this, and hope for a significant change in advertisements.

I am outraged and disgusted by modern advertising. The fact that it is revolutionary that Aerie — American Eagle’s lingerie company — is now displaying “untouched” women shows promise, but I still find it abhorrent that in the 21st century, the idea of untouched “plus-size women” is groundbreaking when the average American woman is between sizes 12-14. I would be more taken aback to find an advertisement that didn’t use sex or women’s objectification in order to sell a product. These are the advertisements I and other feminists long for, and the ones women deserve.

For those who have not seen the video yet — and honestly, you should — it’s a group of women holding modern advertisements that objectify women. One clip was of an ad from Karmaloop, a streetwear web retailer, on Instagram with a woman wearing only a crop top and a female voiceover reading the caption, “This shirt looks too good for pants.”

Similarly, there was a DirecTV ad where a woman stood as a marionette in front of the television her husband was trying to watch and a woman read the caption: “I’m only here for your entertainment.” Don’t even get me started on the Post-It ad. It’s an image of a man and a woman snuggled in bed and the woman has a Post-It note on her forehead with her name on it, implying that her partner would not remember her name in the morning. Although I don’t feel directly affected by some of these advertisements, there are countless people who are.

What I am directly impacted by are women who are advertised mostly naked except for the item they are selling. I worry for the generations to come — women like my younger sister — who

see these advertisements and think that this is the way of the world and there’s no change on the horizon. I’m glad that this campaign is raising awareness of how these ads depict women. I am also starting to see hope through videos like this and social media calls for action that girls like my sister will finally see a positive change.

It saddens me that women are depicted in these ways: naked, objectified and over-sexualized. The worst part of it all — we are completely unfazed by this phenomena. While I understand that “sex sells,” I would much rather watch puppies or fluffy kittens try to sell me something rather than a “muscle man” or a “beach babe.”

I fear the Super Bowl for this reason. While I oftentimes catch myself laughing or crying — the Budweiser ads get me every time — the ads tend to objectify women, and millions of people mindlessly watch this travesty occur.

There needs to be a greater shift in the portrayal of women in advertisements. The two-minute video titled “Women Not Objects” concluded with the following statement: “I am your mother.

I am your daughter. I am your sister. I am your co-worker. I am your manager. I am your CEO. Don’t talk to me that way. #WomenNotObjects.”

Women are objectified every day. If one person recognizes such an advertisement and refuses to buy the product, this directly affects the corporation. Yes, I know what you’re thinking: “I’m one person, I’m a college student, how can I change the way that an entire enterprise advertises?” You’d be surprised.

Between social media and the weekly Wednesday night calls home, this news could create a drastic change to prove that women are not objects.

Baby, it's not cold enough outside

By Michaela Conlon Contributing Writer It is difficult to get into the winter spirit this February when we’ve seen more grass on the ground than snow. Given the recent weather patterns, along with the fact that groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, there is no doubt that we can expect an early spring. This winter is a bit of a disappointment given that it does not feel like one. A cold winter always brings perks that a warm winter cannot provide.

Many people might ask, “What is causing this warm weather?” According to CNN, the answer is

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Much like any other Super Bowl, this year’s matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers had its share of expensive marketing seen in the form of notorious commercials and corporate sponsors in attendance at the game.

Though the game was rather lackluster in terms of scoring, the scene immediately after the outcome caught the attention of 112 million viewers; in his celebration, Peyton Manning high fives John Schattner, CEO of Papa John’s, and consequently responds to an interview on live television that he would be drinking Budweiser after the win.

Can we say product placement?

Reports followed in the aftermath that determined Manning

was not paid to endorse Budweiser.

However, it was made clear that he owns a stake in two Anheuser-Busch distributors in Louisiana, as well as 32 franchises of Papa John’s, according to TIME magazine.

Now, while making some extra money never hurts, we begin to wonder where the integrity of the game stops and the business side begins to take over the lives and careers of the players we know, love and look to as role models.

It’s gotten to such a ridiculous point that professional athletes can go their entire careers without spending a penny of the money they make off their own contracts.

In the middle of the game, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch hinted at his own retirement

El Niño, a warming of the eastern Pacific Ocean.

The 2015 El Niño has heated up the atmosphere and changed circulation so much that it can possibly break the 1997 El Niño’s record. Environmentally, it affects various parts of the world differently. Opening up to a more global perspective, an article from Germany’s government-run broadcaster Deutsche Welle explains more.

It states that El Niño harms Latin American marine life as warm water temperatures kill off corals, plankton and algae, causing fish to then

on Twitter, posting a picture of cleats hanging over electrical wires, with a peace sign.

According to Business Insider, the 29 year old has saved all of the $49.7 million he made over nine seasons in the NFL. Just in 2015 alone, Lynch made an estimated $5 million via endorsement deals with Skittles, Progressive, Pepsi, Nike, Microsoft and Activision.

While it is nice to know that Lynch will live a more than comfortable life, what does this say about the integrity of players in his situation?

Is it simply a case of making a name for oneself to turn a profit, and then leaving all of your fans even though you have plenty of healthy years ahead of you?

Lynch and Manning, in spite of

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their unbelievable talent, have succumbed to the dark side of what we now call “athletic celebrities.” Two more NFL names that come directly to mind are Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel. Between “tebowing” and “the money dance,” these players have created trademarks that can only be traced back to themselves, which is where all related money goes.

All we’re trying to say is rather than envisioning the particular beer of choice you will down moments after winning a championship, perhaps push the unintended endorsements to the side, and take this moment to focus on what’s of real importance: the game at hand and those who made the Super Bowl 50 win possible.

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Opinion

Stag-gering Opinions Are you concerned about the Zika virus? Do you think that enough precautions are being made to prevent its spreading?

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"Yes, I am concerned about the Zika virus, not because it poses any serious threat to me, but because of how easy it can spread and the dangers it..."

Robert McGrew ‘18

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“I’m not really concerned right now. I heard about it in the news, and I don’t really know too much about it [other than] I know it affects babies.”

Ro-Anne Thomas ‘17

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“I think the pace that it became a global issue was pretty astounding. It was very fast for our CDC — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — to come out in sync with..."

Geoffrey Church, Health Science Advisor To see the rest of Robert and Dr. Church's responses, go to Stag-gering Opinions at fairfieldmirror.com. Join the discussion by tweeting us with the hashtag #ZikaVirus.

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Winter isn't the same without snow CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 leave to look for food. In the West Pacific, droughts, poor harvests and forest fires occur.

El Niño also intensifies storms.

Overall, the obvious impact it has on everyone is the unusually warmer temperatures.

Unfortunately, for those who love the snow, this winter is not their year.

In the New England area, we are used to a year of four distinct seasons that includes a cold winter. We’ve become accustomed to a weather cycle, so it seems out of place for the temperature to be warm during a season that we expect to be bitterly cold.

Winter activities like building a snowman, sledding and ice skating are limited when we only have one exaggerated snowstorm known as Jonas.

Those activities are appreciated much more and last longer when a real winter is here. Even the little things like sipping on hot chocolate are much more satisfying when it is freezing cold outside and you just want to warm up.

Freshman Maureen Perry said, “Since last winter was so harsh, it is surprising how warm it has been. It feels as if winter activities are being skipped over, as well as the winter season itself.” Many of

us are guilty of complaining about the cold weather, including myself. Unfortunately, you sometimes regret wishing the cold away when you realize it has its perks.

There are many direct negative effects of not having a cold winter. In an article found online from science news syndicator Live Science, it is said that because temperatures are warmer than usual, insects do not die off, allowing them more time to multiply.

Additionally, retail is having difficulty selling winter gear because there is no need.

Thankfully, places like ski resorts are lucky to have snowmaking technology to keep them in business; but, because the weather has been too warm, many businesses delayed their season opening.

The warm weather also can influence the demand for natural gas and heating oil.

El Niño affects more than we might think.

Beach lovers would be heartbroken if summer was never hot enough to go to the beach. I cannot imagine how people who love snow feel right now. Nonetheless, those who do not like the snow still lose what it brings us.

We all miss out on the anticipation of class getting cancelled because of a snow day.

Those snow days are either an

excuse to lay in bed all day and watch movies, or have time to be productive. The cold winter is the most wonderful time of the year for binge watching Netflix, featuring one of my favorite movies, “Unconditional.”

Additionally, winter fashion is lost in these temperatures that are much warmer than they should be.

The big, cozy sweaters that we love were only brought out sparingly so far this winter.

Also, people who rely on shoveling snow for some extra cash are probably considering buying a lawnmower instead. Many people might hate the chilling temperatures, but without them we miss out on a lot.

Out of the entire year, winter is only around for so long, and many people look forward to it. With temperatures that do not meet the standards of what a real winter should feel like, this so-called “winter” was a disappointment.

Having our winter consist of one major snowstorm and warm temperatures makes it seem like we skipped a season.

Although I tell myself that I hate the cold, it would not feel right to have a winter like this every year.

Looking through all the benefits that can be experienced only during a cold winter, I am in no rush to have a repeat of this one.

Olympic opportunities expanded for trans athletes

By Ariana Puzzo Opinion Editor The International Olympic Committee (IOC) held a meeting in November 2015 to reassess guidelines determining the eligibility of athletes to compete in competitions. The new guidelines were implemented to prevent discrimination against athletes transitioning from one gender to another. When I learned of this recent development, I was surprised given the IOC’s controversial history with discrimination — particularly being accused of concealing Germany’s anti-Semitism in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

The IOC has previously required “sex-testing,” a practice that was discontinued in 2000, according to Sheila L. Cavanagh and Heather Sykes’ paper, “Transsexual Bodies at the Olympics: The International Olympic Committee’s Policy on Transsexual Athletes at the 2004 Athens Summer Games.” This is a crucial decision for a community of people who otherwise would face greater opposition when trying to compete in the sports category under the gender with which they identify.

According to the IOC’s assertion in 1933 and 1934 — several years prior to the Berlin Olympics — they reaffirmed the belief that the Olympics avoids discrimination directed toward race or religion. Despite providing a smoke screen for the anti-Semitism in Germany in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the IOC’s statement has largely been maintained over the years.

However, while the IOC has made a concerted effort to prevent discrimination against

gay athletes, Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia — while not preventing the athletes or spectators from attending the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi — made it clear that those who “violate the country’s new anti-gay law” by having public displays of affection will be fined, arrested and deported, according to ABC News.

This shows how archaic the beliefs held in Russia are as late as 2014. It was time for gender identification to be added to the list of nondiscriminatory features of a person. There is no reason for anyone to feel like they cannot be themselves in a manner that is respectful and appropriate to the environment that they are in.

According to The Guardian, “athletes who transitioned from male to female or vice versa were required to have reassignment surgery followed by at least two years of hormone therapy in order to be eligible to compete.” These guidelines were approved in 2003 and were upheld over the past decade, and further marginalized these specific athletes.

Although it was understandable to be concerned over certain hormonal level changes and how they would affect athletes placed under strenuous activity, competitive fairness and balance was also a consideration. Anatomy does not dictate a person’s gender and the IOC never should have used that as a measurement of physical ability. The recent removal of the surgery requirement was an important step taken by the IOC toward recognition that body parts don’t define athletic ability. The timing of the change is interesting considering Caitlyn Jenner’s 2015 transition from male to female. Jenner is a retired

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Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete, which deciding to identify as a different gender. Thereperhaps inspired the IOC’s reevaluation of the fore, the IOC — and all of us — should be held past guidelines. Jenner could become the catalyst accountable even though the topic of discussion for more athletes to feel comfortable to be who is still relatively new. The fault lies with those who they truly are and not fear exclusion from an did not consider that not all people define themOlympic-level career. selves by the societal standards assigned at birth A statement from the IOC said, “To require and are expected to maintain throughout their surgical anatomical changes as a precondition lives. Overall, I do not think that the decision to to participation is not necessary to preserve fair change the guidelines with the hope of preventcompetition and may be inconsistent with devel- ing discrimination will have a negative impact on oping legislation and notions of human rights.” the Games; if anything, the guidelines will create As awareness for transgender rights increases a more inclusive environment. and more transgenders are able to vocalize their We live in a time when many young people rights, progressive decisions such as the latest support changes in values that will prevent furby the IOC are possible because the committee ther discrimination and express their beliefs on members will be more informed of how to take social media and in demonstrations — commonfair, yet respectful measures to ensure that no one ly on school campuses. Therefore, when we raise is excluded from competing. our voices for social justice issues, we should also It is unfortunate that the guidelines from acknowledge the positive changes that 2003 remained in place until late last year. Howare happening, for even if they do ever, sports tend to be last in implementing not directly affect us, the decision progressive thinking. It wasn’t until 2013 that will affect future generations of Jason Collins became the first openly gay acOlympians and the way that the tive NBA player. The IOC’s latest decision may public perceives influence athletes to exhibit greater acceptance them. toward transitioning competitors.

It could be argued that transgenders were not part of the conversation a decade ago like they are today, but the reality of it is they still could have existed. A lack of constructive conversation about them shows their history of marginalization.

While people are becoming more aware of their presence now, 6. it is not that they are Vladimir Putin giving an interview to a German public broadcaster suddenly important or in April 2013.

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Jackie Greene to bring iconic tone to Fairfield

By Andrew DaRosa Vine Editor As a musician, the mastery of your craft must be aged and perfected like a fine wine over time. Tackling one project might be enough to make one’s head spin in sheer confusion, but taking on various projects at a time is almost unheard of. Enter Jackie Greene, the 35-year-old prolific jam rock guitarist that has defined the scene with his involvement with The Black Crowes, members of the Grateful Dead and recently, his own solo career with the release of “Back to Birth” last year.

For the three years prior to the release of the album, Greene was hard at work collaborating with The Black Crowes with what would be their final tour, as well as sketching out the framework for “Back to Birth.” “A lot of those songs on that record were recorded in my house, here in California, in 2012, playing all the instruments myself, thinking that I’m going to make this record where I play everything,” said Greene. “In a sense, basically, I had all of these really, really well-done demos.”

After the Crowes’ final goodbye, Greene got right back to work in producing “Back to Birth,” a process that Greene felt to be much simpler than previous efforts. “There is a lot more simpler of an approach to the genre and in a way, it was sort of freeing to me and refreshing to not be too involved in my own head.” Once fleshed

out with a studio band, Greene was ready to allow for the consumption of the record by his fans.

Upon release, the album was critically praised for its genuine sound and form reminiscent of Greene’s earlier works, evident in songs such as “A Face Among The Crowd” and “Silver Lining.” For Greene, the album is a monumental step in the right direction as he continues to tour and produce songs under the guise of one of the most brilliant jam rock collaborators of our time.

What sets apart Greene from other jam band guitarists is his ability to be a jack of all trades as he trades licks with the likes of Bob Weir, Chris Robinson and Warren Haynes. “Well, I’ve always prided myself on being somewhat of a sponge, anyone I play Dino Perrucci Photography/Creative Commons with, I tend to soak up their influ- Greene (right) jams with Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh (left). ence and put it into my own thing,” emphatically stated Greene. “I allow myself to be influenced.”

I think it is important not to ignore that.”

Notable about Greene is his guitar playing, which he describes With all these elements dictating his everyday life, the ever old as a “hybrid-picking style.” “I only notice when people point it out question of balance comes to mind. Since his early 20s, Greene has to me,” said Greene. Greene also isn't afraid to experiment with been constantly producing and playing live, which has become exsound and guitar, switching between his pelham blue Gibson SG haustive as he approaches almost 40 years old. “I’m a little older, so and a simple Resonator. As one can imagine, his guitar tone is quite the question of balance becomes a more pertinent question but to expansive as his musical output, which garners him fans of both be honest, I don't know how to get that balance and the last couple old and new. “For me, as far as guitar tone, I have gone both ways. of years, I’ve been starting to learn that,” said Greene.

I have literally had a pedal board that was the size of a small stage Now, Greene is learning to slow down and master the art of and had a ton of s--t on there and [I] used it all; it didn't sound any balance with both live performances and ideas of new albums. “I’m better to me than sometimes when I just plug into the amp … If the actually working on a little something right now that is more aptone is easy to get, it is the right tone for me.” propriate to sit and be paired down with me playing all the instruAs for songwriting, Greene looks to the likes of Elton John for ments.” lyrical inspiration and can create piece after piece by simply pickAt the end of the day, Greene has cemented himself in the uping his brain periodically for lyrics and melodies that simply flow per pantheons of jam band royalty as he constantly implements the together; but, it always isn't easy. “I wish there was a deep well that influences of past and present. Be sure to catch Greene at The WareI could always go back to when I’m dry but I don’t know where house in Fairfield on Saturday, Feb. 13 with opener Hollis Brown. that well is … When those sparks do come, for whatever reason,

Shea's Study (Abroad) Guide Ch. 3: Useful travel sites and apps

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By Shea Spiller Abroad Columnist Travelling is all about the spontaneity of adventure and discovering new things. The excitement of travel is stumbling across the perfect coffee shop, randomly eating at your new favorite restaurant or wandering down a new road and finding a whole new world. However, as incredible as these spurof-the-moment discoveries are, aimlessly searching for a place to stay in an unfamiliar city can also be unbelievably stressful, annoying and, sometimes, scary. The following websites help make any trip easier to plan whether it be where to eat, stay or visit.

Skyscanner.net Skyscanner is a travel search engine which helps you find the least expensive flights to and from any location. This site is especially helpful when planning weekend trips while abroad since it compares prices, flights, airlines and airports simultaneously. Skyscanner is also great because it gives you the option to search “everywhere” in order to find the cheapest flight from your current country to anywhere in the world. Who could resist a $40 round-trip flight to Copenhagen?

AirBnB Given their recent popularity, I think that most people either know what AirBnB is or they’ve used it themselves before. AirBnB is probably the cheapest way to find a place to stay while travelling practically anywhere in the world. Hosts in different cities rent out their homes, apartments or spare rooms to people for the night, the week or even the whole month. What’s also great about AirBnB, besides the affordability, is that most apartments come with a kitchen so you don’t have to eat out every meal while travelling. AirBnB is ideal for travelling on a budget and live like a local at the same time.

Hostel World Hostel World is another option for finding places to stay while travelling except, as the name suggests, it only gives results for hostels in the area. Every hostel is different but what you can usually expect is communal rooms with bunk beds and maybe a restaurant or bar in the lobby. Staying in a hostel is one of the best ways to meet other travelers and most hostels also have perks like free breakfasts or tours of the area. However, like anything, there are bad hostels and there are amazing hostels. Hostel World gives you tons of reviews on hostels all over the world so that you know what to expect before arriving. And, to make life easier, you can book your stay right from the website.

World of Wanderlust Worldofwanderlust.com is one of my favorite travel blogs, mostly because of how much information there is to read through. On the website, you can filter posts by destination which makes it even easier to find the best places to visit no matter where you’re going. Looking for the best places to eat in Amsterdam? No worries, there’s a post for that. Best day trips to take from London? There’s a post for that too. Even if you’re not planning a trip anytime soon, World of Wanderlust is the perfect place for travel inspiration.

Rome2rio Rome2rio is similar to Skyscanner where you enter point A and point B (or even point C, D and E) and it lists transportation options by price. However, unlike Skyscanner, Rome2rio is not limited to solely air travel. It allows for you to compare the costs of travelling by plane, train, car, bus or even hitchhiking. This is another great site to use for travelers on a budget.

Citymapper Citymapper is an app that I downloaded to my phone the minute that I got to London and it has been an absolute lifesaver. I’m serious; if you are travelling to any city in the future, download this app right this second. Citymapper is a more user-friendly version of the preset Maps app on your smartphone and lists out directions for how to get anywhere within the city with options for public transportation, walking, taxi or combinations of all of the above. This app is especially helpful with navigating public transportation, whether it be the Underground or the bus. If I didn’t have Citymapper, I would probably be lost somewhere down in the London Underground right this very minute. If there’s one thing you do before you travel, get Citymapper.

Lonely Planet If you want to go old school, Lonely Planet has great travel books for anywhere that you could want to go. Books come with itineraries planned out for you by local experts and gives highlights for every city and country. As they say themselves, “Choose Lonely Planet because… our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen.”

Hopefully these websites (and app and book) help to make your travels just a little bit easier.

Happy travelling!

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Black Rock Art Guild displays winter art of local artists

By Alicia Phaneuf Contributing Writer

Snow has finally fallen in Stag Country, and a great way to warm up during these cold days is to take a quick ride over to the Fairfield University Downtown Bookstore and view the Black Rock Art Guild “Winter Art” exhibition. The Black Rock Art Guild is a non-profit organization that brings together artists, poets and writers to share in the delights of their practice as a group.

Judy Noel, founder of the Black Rock Art Guild, explained, “I founded the Black Rock Art Guild about three years ago and it grew because of the joy it brings to everyone. Artists from Black Rock and surrounding areas get together and chat. We are artists who enjoy friendships and each other.”

Many of the artists originally became involved with the Guild due to their close relationship with the community. Susan Fehlinger, a pallet knife painter, was asked to join the Guild by Noel, her apartment neighbor. Bruce Williams, artist of pastel pieces inspired by water and the Marines, became involved after having been born in Fairfield and now living on Black Rock. Williams said, “I was originally asked by Judy to join the Guild a few years ago, so I agreed to be a part of the Guild and I love having this opportunity to be involved with an amazing group of people.”

The Black Rock Art Guild is comprised of many unique artists who bring their own flare and techniques to their work including pastel artists, photographers, iPad artists, mixed media artists and pallet knife painters.

Fehlinger said, “I’ve been painting for twelve years now, and I discovered the knife because I’ve always hated washing my paint brushes. I really started liking how the pallet knife works.” Fehlinger added, “In my piece, ‘City Rain’, the scene wasn’t originally supposed to be raining, but I didn’t like how the painting was turning up. So I took my pallet knife and dragged it down my whole painting so that the city looked like it was wet, then I simply added

umbrellas to the people and felt that it really worked with my design.”

However, not all artists of this community are painters; in fact, there are a couple of writers and poets within their community. When the Guild was created, the group encouraged all forms of art to participate including photography, electronic art and different writing styles. The openness of the Black Rock Art Guild attracted many unique artists, and the writers within the group love being able to share their work with these artists.

Janet Krauss, an English lecturer at Fairfield University, teaches classes such as Texts and Contexts I and II, Composition and Prose and Introduction to Literature. Krauss is also a poet for the Black Rock Art Guild and explained, “I heard online that the Guild was starting up and it was a wonderful opportunity for me as a poet to get integrated with the art world and it is working

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wonderfully.”

Many artists of the Black Rock Art Guild find inspiration for their pieces from the workings of the world around them.

Some of these artists claim to be inspired by the beauty of the nature that surrounds them, and others seek happiness by portraying their own emotions through their pieces.

“Blue Again,” a piece painted by Noel, displays a picture of sailboats floating in the blue ocean. She explained, “I used to go sailing when I was younger, and I love the beauty of the sails.

They’re almost like flowers.”

Another mixed-media painter, Donna Osterby-Brien, also found inspiration through the beauty of nature for her work titled, “‘And the spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters’ (Genesis 1:2).” Osterby-Brien explained, “The most important part of this piece is the title. When I finished this piece and looked at it, I thought about the time when God’s spirit floated over the waters and brought them together.”

Not all artists find inspiration from the joy and beauty of the world. “The inspiration for my poem stemmed from a picture in the New York Times of a little boy who had drowned in the waters and was washed ashore when he was coming over from Syria. This little boy has become the ‘poster boy’ for all children escaping from Syria and coming over in desperation looking for refuge,” Krauss explained. “I felt so upset and the only way that helps me when I get upset is to write.”

The Black Rock Art Guild is comprised of an inspirational group of artists who are eager to share their work amongst themselves and to others. All artists at the opening reception for the exhibition, which was held on Friday, Feb. 5 in the Fairfield University Downtown Bookstore, were eager to share not only their inspiration for their work, but the closeness of their community. By entering the exhibition, it was obvious that these artists love being able to gather together and share with one another their time and talent. The exhibition will be available to all viewers until Feb. 29, and the talent displayed on the walls will be sure to exceed all expectations of those who attend.

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Top 10 necessary apps for Fairfield Stags

By Deanna Carbone Contributing Writer We can’t live without our smartphones and all of the apps they hold.

These apps keep us entertained in any situation; whether it be killing time before class, waiting for the StagBus in town or getting that email saying class is cancelled. For those of you who aren’t sure if you’re getting the full “Fairfield app” experience, below is a compiled list of apps that are useful for both your week and weekend activities.

During the Week: Quizlet – Quizlet is a free app that allows students to create their own flashcards and view others on a variety of topics. Freshman Jake Tamagni feels very strongly about Quizlet stating, “I use it for every class. I feel like it definitely brings up my grades.”

OrgSync – If you’ve belonged to any club or organization at Fairfield, you should definitely join their OrgSync page. OrgSync allows you to see clubs you are interested in joining while stay-

ing notified when a club changes their meeting time or you just want to keep tabs on members of the club. OrgSync is a highly interactive and easy way for a Fairfield student to become involved in extracurricular activities through the palm of their hand.

To see the rest of the "Top 10 necessary apps for any Fairfield Stag," please visit fairfieldmirror.com/vine/top10apps.

Cooking with Colleen: Super-salad

By Colleen O'Connor Assistant Vine Editor When most people set their sights on a healthier diet, their first reaction is to substitute salad for a meal. Yes, when given the option between a greasy, delicious slice of pizza and a hearty salad with a nice vinaigrette dressing, the healthier option is quite clear. However, not everything in a salad is actually beneficial to your health. Some of the vegetables, especially cucumbers, celery and iceberg lettuce, don’t have nearly enough nutrients in them to sustain you for a long period of time because they consist mainly of water. In order to get the most out of your salad, here’s a base to build your very own super-salad.

Spinach leaves Every good salad needs a lettuce base, and these leaves are your best choice. Spinach leaves are chock full of nutrients such as Vitamin K, which helps with blood clotting, and Vitamin A, which helps in maintaining healthy skin, and they have much less water than their iceberg counterparts meaning the nutrients can take the place of the water and actually energize you.

Red peppers If you love peppers like I do, these are a must. I picked red peppers over their green and yellow brethren because according to a comparison done by “World’s Healthiest Foods,” red peppers have ten times the amount of Vitamin A and nearly double the amount of beta carotene, a carotenoid that also provides us with Vitamin A, making them the best option of the three.

Carrots As a child, I ate carrots religiously, hoping they would stunt the deterioration of my eyesight.

Though they unfortunately did nothing to prevent me from losing my 20/20 vision, carrots do have high levels of Vitamin A, like many of the other vegetables listed, making them a perfect fit.

Grilled chicken This may not apply to you vegetarians out there, so as a substitute I suggest tofu instead of chick-

en. A lot of people who eat salads don’t end up getting enough protein, so an easy fix would be to just add chicken to the salad.

Quinoa I am a huge fan of quinoa. In addition to using it as a cooking substitute, I love putting it in salads, especially salads with spinach leaves. Naturally high in iron and calcium, it’s another wonderful source of protein for those of you who really cannot stand meat and can’t wrap your heads around tofu.

Salad dressing If you must, use a low fat dressing to dress your salad. Personally, I don’t care for dressing, but what a lot of people don’t know is that many popular salad dressings, such as blue cheese and thousand island, have a very high fat content.

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ashionably airfield

by Nicole Funaro

Super Bowl 50 will forever be known as the battle of the two quarterbacks as the Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning goes head-to-head against the Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton. However, the showdown took on a different form before the star QBs even took to the field in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, Feb. 7 for Super Bowl 50.

Arriving in San Jose, California a week ahead of the big game, 18-year veteran Manning stepped off the plane in a classic blue suit with a windowpane print.

He paired his business look with cognac brown oxfords and a bright orange tie, managing to wear blue and orange without putting on his jersey. Manning has a history of dapper fashion in everything from the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly (ESPY) awards to press conferences. Manning is not afraid to mix subtle prints in the form of gingham shirts and polka-dotted ties — he’s even been known to wear a plaid blazer from time to time. Overall, Manning is as deft in his fashion sense as he is in his gameplay.

While Manning was all business on his travel day with the Broncos, the Panthers’ 26-year-old Newton opted for a dressier look that was as flamboyant as his energetic personality. He kept his look subdued on top in a shirt and tie, which he wore under a black V-neck sweater and leather motorcycle jacket. But the real star of his outfit was the black and white striped Versace pants he was sporting which he paired with black and gold wingtip oxfords. Although his choice of pants may have been startling, the young QB has always seemed to think of the world as his runway. For example, last year Newton wore a lilac-colored blazer and capri pants to a postgame press conference while he chose to wear a formal tuxedo to a press conference in early January.

Both QBs certainly brought a different sense of style to the field, but it’s hard to say who looks better. Although Manning always tries to be the picture of a gentleman, there’s something to be said for a more fun look like Newton’s. Manning’s put-together look could be sacked, but Newton’s crazy pants may have to be benched from play in seasons to come.

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Heard It Through The GrapeVINE

By Andrew DaRosa Vine Editor

This week’s “Heard It Through The GrapeVINE” spotlight is Bethany Russo ‘17, a psychology major who is also a resident assistant in Jogues Hall. When not keeping an eye on the youngest members of Stag Country, Russo enjoys immersing herself in the campus culture, which involves being a mentor for sophomores in McCormick Hall.

“Music is important to me because I believe it is a way to express oneself uniquely in a way that can be verbalized more so than simply words can be communicated,” said Russo. “Many people can relate to a song, and so these people can come together and share in the same emotions as one.” Russo added that “music is a way to ensure that no one is dealing with things alone and can validate one’s feelings.”

Do you want to be featured in this section?

Please email a list of 5-7 songs that you currently enjoy and also a picture that we can use for the column to vine@fairfieldmirror.com.

1. “Ditmas” by Mumford and Sons: I really enjoy this song because it meant a lot to me this summer. I think the lyrics have such a deep meaning that many people can connect to, and I love their music.

2. “Comes and Goes (In Waves)” by Greg Laswell: He is my favorite singer and musician and I think all of his songs are just heartbreakingly beautiful.

3. “This is Gospel” by Panic! At the Disco: I’ve always loved this song. It is very catchy and I can listen to it all the time and never get tired of it.

4. “Hold Back the River” by James Bay: This is my current obsession. It's a feel-good song that always puts a smile on my face.

5. “Someone New” by Hozier: This is a great summer song; it’s fun and light and all around pleasant to listen to.

6. “Till I Collapse” by Eminem: I always listen to this song when I need inspiration and motivation to do something.

7. “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers: This has been my favorite song for years. It will never get old. Anyone can relate to this song and has some sort of memory associated with it.

Check out Bethany’s playlist on The Mirror’s Spotify.

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'Room' captivates audiences with enthralling plot Goldsmiths Estates/Creative Commons

By Margaret McGetrick Contributing Writer

Director Lenny Abrahamson’s wonderful film adaption of the book “Room,” released on Jan. 22, tells the incredible story of one woman’s resilience and strength as she tries to raise her son while being held captive in a small shed, with no connection to the outside world.

After being kidnapped by Old Nick, played by Sean Bridgers, when she was only 17 years old, “Ma,” played by Brie Larson, is subjected to sexual assault by her captor night after night, until she becomes pregnant with their son, Jack. Since the room is the only thing Jack has ever seen, Ma struggles to tell him about the outside world; about dogs, flowers, cars, etc. As an alternative, Ma creates a whole universe for Jack inside of the four walls.

However, when Jack turns five years old, Ma knows that her explanations for the world will no longer suffice and she has to plan an escape to finally remove herself and her naïve son from this horrible situation.

With incredible wit and impressive acting, Jack and Ma plan a trick that will finally set them both free from the “room” and release them back into the real world where they can finally start their lives. Visions of people, varieties of different foods and hammocks hang in their heads throughout the entire journey to freedom.

“Room” is based off of the 2010 thriller novel written by Emma Donoghue that encases emotions of fear, triumph and sorrow. This novel was on the New York Times Bestseller list and received the title of Most Notable Book of the Year in 2010 by the New York Times. The most captivating part of this novel is how it is narrated through the eyes

of Jack, a five-year-old boy, who knows nothing of the world except for the tiny shed in the back of Old Nick’s yard.

Choosing to tell the tale through Jack was an emotional decision by Donoghue. His innocence and his confusion for the world leaves readers heartbroken for the young boy who feels uncomfortable in the world and wants to go back to the familiarity of the “room.” Donoghue also wrote the film adaption, so the story remains true to the original novel.

In the midst of awards season with the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) and the Oscars right around the corner, the buzz around “Room” has been undeniable. At the Golden Globes, “Room” was nominated for three awards: Best Motion Picture-Drama, Best Screenplay and Best Actress in a Motion Picture-Drama. Although only Larson walked away with an award for Best Actress, film critics and movie lovers have praised this movie very positively for its cast and its incredible ability to show a mother’s frustration and her undying love for her son, both inside and outside of the “room.” Jacob Tremblay, who plays Jack, also won a Critics Choice Award for Best Young Actor/Actress.

“Room” is up for four awards at the Oscars including Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Directing, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture. I believe “Room” has a good chance at taking home at least one of the four Oscars they are nominated for.

I recommend this movie, as well as the novel, to anyone who enjoys thrilling escape scenes and heartwarming moments of unbearable love.

Inkwell Spotlight 'Thing in the Forest'

By John McGovern Treasurer at The Inkwell

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YAMATO to bring high energy show to the Quick Center

By Colleen O'Connor Assistant Vine Editor

Over a million people in more than 20 different countries have seen the Wadaiko YAMATO drummers live since their inception in 1993. These drummers of Japan have performed over 2,500 live shows in that span of time with audiences ranging from students in school assemblies to those interested in listening to these master drummers in their spare time.

Their following has reached its peak in recent years as they’ve toured both nationally and internationally, with destinations on this year’s tours alone ranging from the United States to Canada and Germany.

“We are striving to create a new show every two years,” said YAMATO’s founder and artistic director Masa Ogawa. “In this cycle of creation, we were trying to find a new technique of drumming and also a modern pattern of rhythm and beat of Taiko music.”

Founded in Nasa, an area of the Kansai region of Japan, the drummers effectively put their entire soul into their shows, which tend to be a combination of both music and theatrics. This mix of drums and action adds to the overall experience making for an unforgettable concert as well as a unique show only these drummers can pull off.

Each drummer goes through a rigorous training regimen while preparing for shows. “All the drummers are running 10 kilometers every morning,” Osawa said about the drummers’ training. “After lunch, they do training with Taiko drums for the performance. Then, when in the venue, they start building in all the things like light, sound, stage sets and Taiko by themselves. The setup continues for more than six hours.”

He extinguished the campfire and said it was time to move on. For twenty days we have been out here. Trees, streams, and every other natural essence you can think of.

We had been wandering for all this time. Almost all this time. Almost every two nights we took up our baggage and went to the next clearing. I honestly thought it would never end.

Day and night. Screaming from the woods. Shrieking in the reflections of the night sky shown to be on the other side of the water. Crinkling leaves could be heard at times. The occasional hum or hoarse inhale. I watched. I watched all the time. He knew of it too. Lingering since before we left. Following us. Whatever was there, which was always there. It was never spoken of.

The pine needles would fall and cause pin sounds as they jabbed through the leaf litter of the forest floor. Ears accustomed to the acute sounds constantly heard this, numbing the senses. The sound caused no harm any longer. The mind dulled.

The hands could feel no more. The bland taste of the air. The air smelled of dirt. My vision blurred. And so two days could go by without thinking whatsoever, as if the mind were hidden somewhere outside the skull, far beyond the trees surrounding us.

The stars seemed so much farther.

Then I looked into the water. I took a large, coarse breath and plunged.

When I came out, I remained as I previously had been. I tried and tried several times.

The water did not wake me. Water cannot wake me. It tells me what the pine needles have already spoken. I must keep wandering with only his and to guide. To where?

Someplace else. Far beyond the reach of the pines, from the stream, from myself. I am trapped within this self-created realm. Stalked by myself, seen by myself, led by myself. With only the pines to comfort him.

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YAMATO also has a school where they teach people how to play drums, specifically Taiko drumming, the ancient form of Japanese drumming that YAMATO has perfected over the years. “Taiko has unbelievable power and energy in that sound and vibration,” said Osawa. “YAMATO's performance expresses human heartbeat with Taiko sound.”

Taiko drums are by far one of the most unique instruments used today, as the sound tends to be much more dynamic than traditional drums heard in the background of today’s rock bands. This style of Japanese drumming has evolved over the years to include the choreography that goes along with the drumming as well as the musical aspect of the drums.

“We use many big Taiko drums on stage and make energetic sound vibrations with enormous power. We are using more than 30 Taiko [drums] which have different types and sizes.” said Osawa. “You can get new experience and energy for your future from YAMATO's live sound of Taiko performance.”

YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan come to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, Feb. 22.

Coffee Break

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COFFEE BREAK Editor: Allison White

... As Overheard in Barone Compiled by Alexis Dizenzo Contributing Writer

Scan the QR code below with a smartphone to read more of this week’s overheard quotes!

“Blackout on a Tuesday, am I right?”

“I’m an ‘only wear jeans on the weekend’ person.”

“Biggest lie I was told in high school is that college professors don’t care if you miss class.”

“Did the church bells always ding at the hour or is this a new thing?”

“I had to eat breakfast in the shower this morning so I could make it to my 8 a.m.”

“Salt and vinegar chips with salsa is my new ish.”

“Field trip into town because I’m done with Barone.”

“I went to the bathroom this morning and saw a fish in the toilet. R.I.P.”

Tweet us your #OverheardBarone comments @FairfieldMirror and be featured next week!

Stags Trivia

By Katie Goodfellow Contributing Writer

1. How many miles separate campus from Grand Central Terminal in New York City?

2. When did the Stag become Fairfield’s mascot?

3. How many students can live in Dolan Hall?

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SPORTS

Sports Editor: Alfredo Torres » sports@fairfieldmirror.com

Lizzy Ball emerges in first season as starter

By Conor O'Brien Contributing Writer

Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Senior Lizzy Ball currently leads the MAAC with five assists per game.

One of the benefits of being an athlete is that it often brings about a celebrity status, whether it’s at the professional, collegiate or high school level.

Our society loves to glorify athletes and their accomplishments.

However, for Fairfield’s Lizzy Ball ‘16, sports have always been more about the love of the game than soaking in the spotlight.

Ball is a point guard for the women’s basketball team, and currently leads the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in assists in her first year as a full-time starter.

Ball began playing basketball at a young age, starting in her home town recreation league.

When it came time to pick a college, Ball knew she wanted to continue with the sport. “I was really looking for a school

that would offer me a basketball scholarship,” said Ball.

Eventually, it was a call from assistant coach Laura Scinto that brought Ball on a visit to Fairfield.

While basketball may have been what initially introduced Ball to Fairfield, academics are what helped her make the decision to attend.

“I wanted to do nursing. Out of all the schools that recruited me, Fairfield was the only one that was going to let me play basketball and be a nursing major,” recalled Ball.

While this is Ball’s first year as a starter, she doesn’t see it as much of a promotion as it is a changing of roles. “Everyone on the team is important. Even if you’re on the scout team, you’re still getting the starters ready for the game, you’re still a huge aspect whether you’re starting or not,” she stated.

Ball takes the team mentality very seriously. “When you’re on

a team, you need to have the best interest of the team at mind.”

Even when asked on how it felt to lead the MAAC in assists, Ball was quick to give props to those supporting her. “It makes it easy when your teammates always finish and hit their shots. I also give a lot of credit to coach Frager and the rest of the coaching staff for drawing up plays and getting my teammates open.”

Ball gives credit to teammates Samantha Cooper ‘18 and Casey Smith ‘17 for creating her favorite memory of the season so far.

Cooper connected with Smith, who hit the game winning shot against Manhattan College in the final seconds of the game, a moment that Ball described as a “turning point” in the season.

Even with her commitment to basketball, Ball still finds time to complete a nursing major.

“You have to balance everything,

regardless of whether you’re a student athlete or a nursing major.”

With two very time-demanding commitments, free time can be very fleeting, but Ball doesn’t seem to mind. “I have to pick my priorities.

Academics and basketball come before anything else for me.”

One of the most destructive forces to a sports team are players who are unwilling to put their ego aside aside for the betterment of the team.

Fortunately, Fairfield has someone on the opposite end on the spectrum in Ball.

Fewer people genuinely exhibit the “team first” mentality than Ball, who has played her role on the team well during her career.

Whether that role was preparing her teammates on the scout team or facilitating the team offense as one of the best guards in her conference, Ball is dedicated to helping her team achieve success.

Highlights from the past week: The Fairfield men's and women's swimming and diving teams will head to the 2016 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships this weekend, Feb. 10-13 at Erie Community College in Buffalo, New York. Both teams look to improve upon last year’s finish at the MAAC Championships, in which the men finished in ninth place with a total of 207 points while the women totaled 298 to earn seventh place.

This week in sports: Friday, February 12 Women's Basketball vs. Saint Peter's, 7 p.m.

Tennis vs. Drexel, 7 p.m.

Fairfield’s men’s tennis fell 5-2 in their spring season opener at Boston University this past Sunday. Fairfield got wins at the No.1 and No. 2 singles spot from Brad Orban ‘18 and Ofir Solomon ‘16. Orban topped Jay Leelavanich 7-6 (tiebreaker: 7-5) and 6-4 while Solomon was victorious over Boston’s Stefan Lemire 6-1 and 7-6 (tiebreaker: 7-2). The men return to the courts on Friday, Feb. 12 at the CullmanHeyman Tennis Center at Yale University as they host Drexel.

Saturday, February 13 Men's Lacrosse vs. Richmond, 12 p.m.

Women's Tennis at NJIT, 12 p.m.

Men's Basketball at Quinnipiac, 2 p.m.

On Saturday, Feb. 6, the Fairfield women’s tennis was defeated by Seton Hall with a final score of 7-0. At the No. 1 doubles spot, Nicole Aragones ‘18 and Courtney Connors ‘19 fell 6-0. Junior Karen McKeough and Meghan Zimmer ‘18 dropped their match 6-1 at the number two spot. At third doubles, Cecilia Parla ‘19 and Gabriella Campos ‘19 dropped a 6-1 decision. Women’s tennis looks to bounce back this weekend when they host Drexel on Friday, Feb. 12.

Women's Lacrosse vs. LIU Brooklyn, 3 p.m.

Sunday, February 14 Women's Basketball vs. Monmouth, 2 p.m.

Monday, February 15 Men's Basketball vs. Marist, 7 p.m.

Senior Jake Salpietro of the Fairfield baseball team was named one of the top 10 prospects in the MAAC for the MLB Draft by Baseball America. Salpietro finished off his junior year with a total of six home runs, good for first on the team and a .375 slugging percentage. Salpietro looks to build a great season in his final year at Fairfield.

Photos contributed by Sports Information Desk

In this week's issue...

Wednesday, February 17 Women's Basketball at Siena, 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 18 Men's Basketball at Canisius, 8 p.m.

Saturday, February 20 Men's Lacrosse vs. Bucknell, 12 p.m.

- Stag Spotlight: Tyler Nelson '18 (Page 14)

Men's Basketball at Niagara, 3 p.m.

- Freshmen lead Stags to victory (Page 15)

Tennis vs. UMBC, 3 p.m.

- Pires makes a splash in the MAAC (Page 15)

Women's Lacrosse, 3 p.m.

- Stags hold off Siena for fifth straight (Page 16)

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Stag Spotlight: Tyler Nelson leads Stags atop the MAAC

By Daniel Montgomery Contributing Writer

By Kevin Gamgort Contributing Writer

Sophomore shooting guard Tyler Nelson is one of the leading contributors on this year’s revamped basketball team. The long-range sniper is currently averaging nearly 16 points per game to go along with over three boards and three assists per contest.

Read on to get to know one of the best players in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

DM and KG – What made you choose to come to Fairfield?

TN – The combination of academics and

basketball. They have a great business school which I was looking for, and the coaches and teammates made me feel right at home.

DM and KG – What has been your most funny moment in a game during your college career?

TN – Probably freshman year at

Quinnipiac when Marcus Gilbert hit a crazy buzzer beater and all of us on the bench went nuts. He pulled up from really deep and it somehow went in.

DM and KG – Which NBA player would you say you model your game after?

TN – I’m not sure really, but my favorite

NBA player is Gordon Hayward of the Utah Jazz who I have a really good relationship with. My dad used to scout for the Jazz, so I have seen him play a lot over the years. We do have different games, but I watch him the most.

DM and KG – Much has been mentioned about the chemistry of this year’s squad; can you speak on how that has led to the revival of Fairfield basketball?

TN – Last year, we had a tough time winning close games, but this year we have made that next step and we are winning games that have been close down the stretch.

That has a lot to do with chemistry and really playing well with each other.

DM and KG – How has the new style of play changed the program’s culture?

TN – It’s way more fun playing at a fast pace getting up and down the court and running more. People like to watch it and we like playing that way.

DM and KG – What has it been like playing with fellow Massachusetts native Curtis Cobb?

TN – I have known Curtis since I was in sixth or seventh grade, so we have a good relationship and we have been playing with each other for a long time so it’s been really fun playing with him now in college.

DM and KG – In one word, what would you say makes this team so special in your opinion?

TN – I would say the word is fun. It’s

Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Sophomore Tyler Nelson is currently leading the MAAC in free throw percentage with a .897 shooting percentage and is second in assist to turnover ratio.

really fun playing with these guys and everyday it’s awesome just coming in and going after it. I feel like we can beat anybody and we are strong team this year, so it’s just fun every time we step on the court.

DM and KG – How have the upperclassmen, even you as a sophomore, helped the freshman adjust to the college game?

TN – The college game is so much different from high school. You were

probably the best player on your team, taking any shot you wanted, but college is different.

You have to play within a system and pick it up defensively. Everything is team-oriented.

DM and KG – Last question: Who is the Stags’ best dancer?

TN – Best dancer on the team. Hmm.

Maybe Tommy Nolan, maybe Jared Harper.

After practice, we put the music on and kind of goof around so everyone just starts dancing.

Weekly 4x5

It was great to hear from Nelson and gather more about the season so far and how this year’s Stags are bringing back the winning ways Fairfield basketball is accustomed to.

You can see Nelson and the rest of the Stags begin their run toward March as they take on Quinnipiac this Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2:00 p.m. on SportsNet New York.

Your 2015-2016 4x5 Columnists:

Patrick Kiernan, Alfredo Torres, Angela Sammarone and Jesse Erickson

Derek Fisher gets fired, what are your reactions?

Lacrosse opens up their season this weekend at Rafferty, will you be there?

What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial?

How were the snow days for you?

Swimming & Diving is heading to the MAAC Championships this weekend, any predictions?

Patrick Kiernan Editor-in-Chief

As a Knicks fan, it's just force of habit for a firing to happen yearly.

But what worries me more is Dennis Rodman's coaching plea.

I feel like it's similar to Donald Trump; started out as a joke but it worringly becomes serious.

Just like any other Fairfield sports related question, the answer is HA NO. I expect Jesse there though. #chirp

As a sucker for superhero movies, it was the new Captain America: Civil War trailer. Iron Man eating that bullet, Black Panther looking cooler at each glimpse, but WHERE'S SPIDER-MAN??? Gotta show us something, guys.

Well, I had to go down to NYC on Friday, so that was a rough day.

Monday, however, was spent melting into my couch pretty much. I should be applying for jobs, but ehh. Another time.

Fairfield wins the whole thing, then goes to the Olympics and gets all the gold medals. Then they go clubbin' around Rio with Michael Phelps. Alright, maybe not that last part, that guy dabbles in some not-so-approved things.

Alfredo Torres Sports Editor

Honestly, I don't know what to do with the Knicks. They do something right and then it's gone. I feel bad for Derek Fisher; first he gets punched by his former teammate and now gets fired by Phil Jackson, another close friend.

This Saturday is the day! I'm hoping to see a sea of red to represent our Stags. This year's different, so you guys better show out and cheer on Fairfield's finest. Let's go Lax!

There were a few constipation commercials which worried me, but my favorite had to be the mini Coca-Cola. What a perfect way to show that size matters with none other than Ant-Man and the Hulk.

Nothing better than a nice warm bed with a couple of snacks on the side, most especially ... NO CLASS!

I mean, do we ever disappoint?

After enjoying a great season, this team is ready for the big stage.

They're definitely bringing some hardware back to Fairfield.

Who is Derek Fisher?

I offer the best of luck to them all far, far away from my cozy bed in Jersey.

HOT DOG WEINER DOGS!!!

Live on the Ketchup family.

I had no work which was awesome, but I'd rather fast forward this mess to spring.

My prediction is that Daniel Pires will takeover the three-meter and I only know this because Jesse is a fab sports writer.

Obviously. Not only do I get to watch some of Fairfield's best sports, I get a hat. And chirp, PAT IS A BIRD WHO DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO FLY. And not like a penguin bird: an actual bird who can't learn to fly.

I don't know, I did not watch that but I still cannot get over Eli Manning? How could someone be so unhappy for his brother?? Ugh poor Mom Manning, must've been a tough childhood with those two.

THEY WERE SNOOOOOOOOWWWYYYYYY.

Daniel Pires is going to take the entire MAAC Diving championship and if you want to learn more, you can read my story about how Pires is going to take the entire MAAC Diving Championship.

Because we have witty things to say ...

Angela Sammarone Managing Editor

Everyone will be proud that while Jesse Erickson I was reading the Wall Street Jour(Still) Italian Spy nal, I noticed that this man Derek was fired. Dereks are usually not good news, so I can only assume his name is what got him fired.

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Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Freshman Curtis Cobb (left) led all Fairfield scorers with 20 points, connecting on two shots from three and a perfect 4-4 from the charity line. Freshman Matija Milin (right) finished with 19 points.

Freshmen lead Stags to victory over Manhattan

By Sean Bernard Contributing Writer

On a night where standout freshman Matija Milin scored 19 points, the Stags were victorious over Manhattan with a final score of 80-70 on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Although the Jaspers put together a late second half comeback, Fairfield’s team was too much to handle.

After starting 0-6 from the field, the Stags looked to forward Jonathan Kasibabu ‘19. He converted three consecutive three-point plays. Manhattan came out with a trap defense, looking to frazzle the backcourt and force bad passes.

However, the Stags quickly realized their advantage down low and continued to feed Kasibabu and Milin. With their dominance in the paint, it was no surprise the Stags finished with an astonishing 44 rebounds to the Jaspers’ 18.

The success on the boards gave the Stags more chances on the offensive end,

as the Jaspers were only able to grab five offensive rebounds.

As the game progressed, the Stags became more comfortable beating the Jaspers’ zone press and started to knock down some big time shots.

Freshman Jerry Johnson, Jr. knocked down three shots from beyond the arc in the first half. Milin hit two knock down jumpers from the elbow, keeping the defense honest.

Kasibabu was dominant on the post and Manhattan struggled to match up with him. At the half, the score was 41-29 Stags.

Sophomore Tyler Nelson got into early foul trouble and saw limited minutes in the first half.

However, his shooting ability and ingame experience wasn’t needed – Kasibabu, Milin, Johnson, Jr. and Curtis Cobb took on the offensive load and led the way scoring as the Stags put up an impressive 41 points at the half.

When asked about the play of his freshmen class, head coach Sydney Johnson said, “I’m confident and comfortable with whoever’s on the court, so we just rolled with it.” The freshmen players rose to the occasion when leading scorers Marcus Gilbert ‘16 and Nelson were on the bench.

The second half was much of the same for the Stags as Cobb added 11 of his 19 points after the break.

The Jaspers attempted to put together a comeback, but the Stags’ defensive presence proved to be too much for them to handle.

The Jaspers brought an intense full court press and forced a few key turnovers that got them back into the contest.

Manhattan guard Shane Richards got hot as the Jaspers chipped away at the lead.

However, despite putting up 22 points, Richards shot only 3-11 from three land.

With two minutes to go, they cut the

lead down to just six.

However, a few missed shots and some key defensive rebounds sealed the win for the Stags.

After a two game skid, the Stags came back to the Webster Bank Arena with energy and focus to take down Manhattan.

“It’s a rivalry game – our backs were against the wall. I think we knew we didn’t have a great account of ourselves when we played Monmouth [last game].

We knew we had to correct that. We had a very physical and loud shoot around this morning, and we rolled into this game really prepared to play,” said Johnson of his team’s bounce back effort.

All in all, the Stags showed intensity and grit on the defensive end. They took care of the rebounds and shot efficiently, going 53 percent from the field.

The Stags hope to continue their good play as they hit the road to face their instate-rival — the Bobcats of Quinnipiac University — on Saturday, Feb. 13.

Pires makes a splash in the MAAC

By Jesse Erickson Co-Sports Editor Junior Daniel Pires dove into the new year making a huge impact on both his team and the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

Just in the last two months, Pires has been named the MAAC Student-Athlete of the Week along with being named Athlete of the Week for his outstanding performance in the Stags meet against Iona.

The honors were extremely well-deserved after Pires managed to break two school records in the one meter and three meter dives for six dives. In the one meter dive, the record was previously set by Taylor Stecko ‘10 in 2009 with a score of 297.80. Pires crushed this seven year record by finishing with a 336.90 in the one meter. In the three meter dive, Pires swiped Stecko’s previous record of 317.05 and set the new high to 327.40.

“Breaking the school records was definitely a personal goal of mine,” said Pires, “and it was nice to do it at the last meet of the season.”

His scores have just clinched him a spot in the Eastern College Athletic Conference as well as the National Collegiate Athletic Asso-

Contributed by Sports Information Desk Junior Daniel Pires received three seperate MAAC Men's Diver of the Week honors throughout the season.

ciation Zone A competition, both of which Pires has not had the opportunity to compete in yet. After the team graduated four seniors last season, Pires was responsible for stepping up for his team.

“Transitioning from an underclassmen to an upperclassmen definitely made a difference,” said Pires. “Without the older kids there, it was tough, but I made it work.”

Last season, his performance was under-

mined by the senior class of swimmers and divers who had used their years of experience to lead the team. He was Fairfield’s top finisher in the 1 meter dive during the MAAC preliminaries.

However, things have changed drastically for the diver. In his meet against Holy Cross last season, Pires’ set his personal best in the three meter dive with a score of 294.60. His now personal best and school record just a

year later is nearly 30 points higher (327.90).

Pires added that he owes a lot of his success to his diving coach, Dan Vener.

“My coach Dan is one of the best coaches I have ever had,” said Pires. “He’s really motivating.”

Pires will need the motivation as he prepares himself for the upcoming MAAC championships that are set to begin on February 10 in Buffalo, New York. Currently, he holds the highest score in the MAAC league in the one meter event for six dives. Senior Josh Dodway from Marist follows closely behind with the second highest score, (323.20).

In the three meter, he trails behind the top score by only 2.2 points. He is hopeful that he will be able to be the top finisher in both events during the MAAC championships.

“I want to perform as well as I can,” said Pires. “I’m afraid of not reaching personal bests, but the team has been practicing every day, we do doubles everyday.”

With personal bests even higher than they were a month ago, Pires has quite the obstacle to overcome. But, if he continues at his current pace, the top spots in the one meter and three meter six dive event will be his.

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Stags hold off Siena for fifth straight win

Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Junior Kristine Miller (left) scored 11 straight team points and finished with a total of 14 points. Senior Kristin Schatzlein (right) led all scorers with a game-high 22 points, three shots from beyond the arc.

By Alfredo Torres Sports Editor The Fairfield Stags picked up their fifth consecutive win on Sunday, Feb. 8 when they hosted the visiting Saints of Siena College, who came into the game with a 9-3 record in conference games.

After holding just a slim lead after halftime, Kristine Miller ’17 would explode off the bench to score 14 points and lead the Stags past Siena 67-55.

“We don’t win the game today without Millz. We had some foul trouble and she stepped up,” said head coach Joe Frager.

The start to the game would see Fairfield jump out in front after making six of their first nine shots. Senior Kristin Schatzlein got the offense going early as she scored five points in the first five minutes of the game.

But, this run would not last long as Siena found holes in Fairfield’s defense that allowed them to take a slim 17-16 lead after one quarter of play.

In the second quarter, both teams cracked down on defense, making shots even more difficult to make. Luckily for the Stags, Schatzlein’s hot shooting con-

tinued, as she scored six points on two three pointers, finishing the half with 13 points.

“That’s huge. These guys mix up their defenses well,” said Frager.

He added, “it’s important that you knock down some outside shots. Kristin did that for us.”

After outscoring Fairfield in the first quarter, the Stags would hold the Saints to just 14 points compared to Fairfield’s 19. After one half of basketball, Fairfield held a 35-31 lead.

Fairfield held the lead at the start of the third quarter, but would hit a rough patch as they struggled to contain Siena’s offense that battled their way to take back the lead, 40-39.

“I give a lot of credit to Siena, I think our kids were in the game. I don’t think there was any lack of anything we were doing,” said Frager of his team’s slow start.

“We were down, and they had a burst in the third quarter so I just wanted to do all I could do to contribute to help us,” said Miller of her mindset when she checked into the game.

Miller would go on to score Fairfield’s

next 11 points; she scored nine straight before the end of the third quarter, to give Fairfield a 48-44 advantage.

Siena had one final opportunity to stay in the game when they cut the Stags’ lead to one with seven minutes left in the game, but Fairfield continued to make shots.

Fairfield would go on to dominate the remainder of the fourth quarter and take home the 67-55 victory, increasing their lead as high as 12 points, while Siena struggled to get the ball into the basket.

For Fairfield, Schatzlein lead all scorers with 22 points and five assists. Miller finished the game with 14 points to tie a career-high as Kelsey Carey ’17 continued her solid play of late with a 12-point performance.

When asked about the win, Miller said, “It’s huge; we have five in a row now.

I think that’s good coming into the end of the season even though we were kind of rocky in the beginning of the season. It just shows we’re growing and maturing as a team.” Fairfield looks to continue its hot play when they host St. Peter’s on Friday, Feb. 12.

Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Junior Kelsey Carey is the MAAC leader in field goal percentage with .498 shooting percentage.

Alfredo Torres/The Mirror The Fairfield women's basketball team has won five consecutive games defeating Canisius, Rider, Monmouth, Niagara and Siena. The Stags currently hold a 13-10 record, 8-6 in MAAC play.