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FUSA votes in favor of two elections

By Jesse Erickson Co-Sports Editor

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Dr. Yohuru Williams, Joe Harding ‘18, award-winning poet Claudia Rankine and Dr. Carol Ann Davis (left to right) discussed pertinent racial issues in a panel at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation.

Rankine thanks youth for fighting racism

By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant News Editor Civil rights activist and poet Claudia Rankine carried on the sentiments of Martin Luther King, Jr. by giving the keynote address at this year’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation, which took place on Jan. 27.

Rankine is the author of prestigious works such as “Citizen: An American Lyric” and “Plot,” and has won numerous awards such as the 2014 National Book Circle Award, the Forward Prize for Poetry and the NAACP Image Award for “Citizen.”

Along with the convocation, last week’s observances in honor of King also included a film discussion of “Fruit-

vale Station;” a memorial march; a performance from spoken word poet G Yamazawa; Performing for Change, a performance from the organization which spreads awareness of controversial issues through the performing arts; Poetry for Peace, an annual poetry contest open to all Bridgeport and Fairfield students in kindergarten through eighth grade; and a Gospel Mass featuring the talents of The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Mass Choir.

President Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. gave the opening welcome at the convocation, and referred to Rankine as “one of our nation’s most influential and thoughtful poets.”

At the convocation, along

with the keynote address, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Vision Awards were presented to one student, one faculty member and one staff member. These awards are granted annually to individuals who embody King’s legacy. After being nominated by community members, the winners are chosen by a committee that recognizes the “unsung heroes” of the community.

This year, these awards were presented to Joe Harding ’18, faculty member Dr. Bryan Ripley Crandall, assistant professor of the practice of curriculum and instruction and director of the Connecticut Writing Project and staff member Sydney Johnson, head coach of Fairfield’s men’s

basketball.

Harding, in an acceptance speech for his award, offered some inspiring words to the almost full audience of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

“Many times I’ve heard,” he said, “‘Why should we even bother? This world will never change. As hard as it is, I need to keep pushing forward with love. We all do … Because, if not us, then who? If not now, then when?”

In her address, Rankine emphasized the continued existence of racism in society.

She pointed to advertisements that emphasize the superiority of having paler skin READ

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DPS opens additional parking for commuter students

By Zachary Durso Contributing Writer As parking lots are filling and finding spaces has become more difficult for commuter students, the Department of Public Safety sought to make changes. At the start of the spring semester of 2016, following a decision from Director of DPS Frank Ficko, the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts parking lot is now open to commuter students.

Assistant Director of DPS John Ritchie stated that the decision to open this lot to commuter students came about because “Public Safety is always seeking ways to improve customer satisfaction – a polite way to saying parking is tough on campus. There have been some inquiries about the availability of that lot and we decided

to take a chance to see if we can help our commuter community with their parking challenges.”

Ritchie, along with the rest of DPS, hopes that opening this lot will alleviate ticket distribution on students this semester and in school years to follow.

“We feel that opening the lot will simply permit our commuter students a more convenient location to park when they are heading to the library.” Prior to the addition of the Quick Center lot, commuters had no lots adjacent to the library. The other parking lots open to commuters include the three parking lots surrounding the Dolan School of Business and one parking lot immediately behind Canisius Hall.

Ritchie warned that for commuters

parking in the lot, there are some things they should be wary about.

“There is a caveat with the lot. It cannot be used by our commuter students when we have scheduled Quick Center events. This is a big concern for us because the lot exists primarily to support our performing arts center. We hope that our commuter students understand that occasionally the lot will be restricted.” Ritchie explained that among other dates, Feb. 22 will be a date of lot closure. Ritchie noted, “There will be more dates in the coming months.”

Students such as Anthony Szymonik ’18 are happy about this change. Szymonik, who was a commuter during his freshREAD

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This spring, those interested in running in the Fairfield University Student Association Presidential Elections will now have the opportunity to run in the Senatorial Election as well. On Monday, Jan. 18, FUSA’s Senate voted that there will now be two spring elections. By having two elections, those interested in running for president but are not voted in can also choose to run in the Senate race for their class.

Up until now, students who ran in the Presidential Election and lost were able to apply for all other seats on the board except for the Senate.

“On FUSA, if you ran for the presidency or vice presidency and lost, you could still apply to be the Chair of Programming, the Chair or Marketing, the Chair of COSO. But as for Senate, you don’t have that option,” said FUSA President Anif McDonald ‘16. “Say you’re a Senator who runs for the presidency or vice presidency, once you lose, you don’t really have a Senate fallback.”

FUSA has made the decision that if a student is interested in running for both, they must declare their campaign for the presidency and Senate board at the same time. For anyone interested in running for both, Senior Class President and FUSA Election Commissioner Matthew Rotondaro says that the person running should focus primarily on running for president.

Now that we have these two separate elections, you can run for FUSA president and vice president and if you lose, you can still be a part of any other board or branch.

-Anif McDonald ‘16 FUSA President The Presidential Election will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 23. If the person campaigning for the presidency does not win, they will have 24 hours to go to the election committee and declare that they will still continue to run for Senate. The election for a position on the Senate will take place a week later, on Tuesday, March 1.

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News

Upcoming Quick Center Events Feb. 22 – Yamato: The Drummers of Japan Feb. 26 – Donatella Arpaia March 3 – NT Live: Hangmen March 6 – Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins, Anais Mitchell March 13 – The Met: Live in HD – Manon Lescaut (Puccini) March 15 – NT Live – As You Like It March 16 – Open VISIONS Forum: Mark K. Shriver April 2 – Moscow Festival Ballet April 3 – The Met: Live in HD – Madama Butterfly (Puccini) April 8 –The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center April 10 – Norwalk Symphony Orchestra Featuring Pianist Frederic Chiu April 16 – The Met: Live in HD – Roberto Devereux April 21– Eighth Blackbird April 24 – Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny April 30 – The Met: Live in HD – Elektra (Strauss) Andrew DaRosa/The Mirror The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts parking lot is now open to commuter students beginning this semester.

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man year, states, “I actually had no idea the Quick Center parking lot would be open to commuters, so that is great. It is in a perfect location considering its distance to the library and the Dolan School of Business.”

Szymonik noted that the situation for commuters in regards to parking is difficult, and he is happy that the University has changed some policies. “I am happy to hear that things are beginning to improve.

There’s much to be done but this is something I’m sure most commuters have been waiting for.”

Current commuters such as Antonio Tello ‘18, who commutes daily from Bridgeport, are happy with the changes but still share some grievances. Tello noted that some commuters park at the Aloysius P. Kelley Center in order to be closer to the commuter lounge in the Barone Campus Center. Some of those who parked there have received tickets.

“We have been parking at the Kelley Center. We feel like it’s not necessary for us to pay 100 something dollars to park at Canisius when the Kelley Center is here and the commuter lounge is right there.”

Referring to the registration fee for

students’ vehicles, Tello feels that for a high registration price as this, there should be parking for commuters closer to their lounge.

In regards to the Quick Center parking lot opening to commuters, Tello says the parking at the Quick Center is fine as long as DPS informs commuters prior to lot closures for Quick Center events. Tello still, however, notes he would prefer a parking lot closer to the commuter lounge. “It’s kind of far from the commuter lounge, they should make a place where we commuters can park near the commuter lounge so that it is more convenient to us,” Tello said.

I am happy to hear that things are beginning to improve. There’s much to be done but this is something I’m sure most commuters have been waiting for.

-Anthony Szymonik ‘18

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Juliana Sansonetti/The Mirror Award-winning poet Claudia Rankine was this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation keynote speaker.

shown in a video presentation and to police brutality of not only black men, but also the much ignored topic of black women as well.

However, despite these upsetting realities that Rankine addressed, her speech had a positive note as well, emphasizing the fact that many young people, including those at Fairfield, are stepping up to make a difference.

“Students have shown us the way,” she said “and have risked themselves in order to save us.”

After this statement, Rankine asked that her audience members turn to their neighbors and thank each other for making a difference.

After her address, Rankine remained for a panel discussion with Harding, Dr. Carol Ann Davis, associate professor of English and Dr. Yohuru Williams, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Sophomore Marina Lindland referred to the panel discussion as “eye-opening.”

“Three of the four people up there were people of color, and they have lived this their entire lives,” Lindland said.

“It is very difficult for me sometimes to put myself in that mindset because I am not of color … [The panel] was my favorite part [of the night] I think,” she added.

During the panel discussion, Rankine addressed some key points on how to change a racist society.

“We are a world that, when asked about racism, points to Donald

Trump and points to Fox News, but never looks in the mirror to see [racism] in itself.”

Overall, students seemed to respond positively to Rankine’s address.

Lindland commented, “I think [Rankine] is honestly a brilliant poet.

I read ‘Citizen’ for a class a couple days ago, and I was really excited to learn that she was coming here.”

“Hearing her talk about the issues she wrote about … it was almost indescribable for me to actually see somebody talk about something that deep and personal in a very open way,” Lindland added.

Junior Riham Majeed also found the address to be inspiring. “[Rankine] is the start of a movement. She’s continuing a movement.

I think everything she stands for and everything she speaks of is beautiful, and I think her book is beautiful.”

“It’s just incredible,” added Katie Brooks ’16, “when someone is able to put to words a reality or a truth because it’s difficult to try to pin something like that down. To be able to do that so eloquently and so powerfully is incredible.”

Rankine wanted her audience to come away with the message that young people are changing the world for the better.

“Their lives make a difference.

What they do makes a difference. It is important that we know that this movement is not just about looking back, it’s also about looking forward.”

“We are empowered by what [young people] do,” Rankine concluded.

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News

News: In the United States

By Catherine Veschi News Editor

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

Friday, 1/29 3:20 a.m. – An act of vandalism occurred in Dolan Hall, as a fire extinguisher was sprayed outside of the Counseling & Psychological Services office. Anyone with any information regarding the incident is encouraged to notify Public Safety.

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10:57 a.m. – A Hyundai was found with a dent in the passenger’s side door in the Dolan North parking lot.

Saturday, 1/30 12:07 a.m. – A student was seen hitting parking lot signs outside of Faber Hall and was also caught with a stolen Fairfield University banner. The student was referred to student conduct.

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1:56 a.m. – Two broken windows were discovered near Einstein’s and in the stairwell inside of the Barone Campus Center. Students with any information regarding the incident are encouraged to contact DPS. 5:13 p.m. – A MacBook laptop and other items were reported stolen outside of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library.

DPS is in the process of identifying three suspects shown in a photo. DPS would like to remind all students to not leave items unattended and to report any suspicious activity.

In other news...

Congratulations to the Director of DPS Todd Pelazza who was inducted into the Law Enforcement Torch Run of the Special Olympics Hall of Fame, an award created back in 2005. Pelazza has been involved in the Torch Run for 35 years. For the past four years, Pelazza has served as the Torch Run Co-Director.

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1. Chicago, Ill. – After facing criticism over police shootings of civilians, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced reforms to address how police and other emergency workers respond to the mentally ill. This includes a new crisis training course for officers.

2. Santa Anna, Calif. – After three inmates escaped from a maximum-security jail unit, they were believed to be living out of a utility van they stole two days after their breakout. A community college instructor who taught at the jail and had befriended one of the fugitives was arrested because he was suspected to have assisted in the escape of the inmates.

3. Mississippi – Democrat Attorney General Jim Hood announced that he will ask state legislators to authorize alternative methods for carrying out death sentences, such as by firing squad, electrocution, hanging and nitrogen gas for when lethal injections are not available.

4. Columbia, Mo. – A communications professor at the University of Missouri Melissa Click, who called for “some muscle” to get a student journalist to back off during campus protests in November, was suspended by the school on Jan. 27.

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5. Iowa – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz won the Iowa caucus for their respective parties on Feb. 1.

6. Denver, Colo. – One person died and seven were sent to a hospital as a result of a battle involving gunfire and knives at the Colorado Motorcycle Expo at the National Western Complex on Jan. 30. The event was cancelled for the day after the incident.

7. Raeford, N.C. – Stephen and Linden Spear, the managers of the Haven-Friends for Life private no-kill animal shelter, were arrested on Jan. 27 for animal cruelty and possession of a controlled substance, as the shelter had “filthy” conditions and neglected its animals.

8. Jacksonville, Fla. – In a gang-related drive-by shooting, a 22-month-old boy sitting inside a car was killed. The boy, identified as Aiden Michael McClendon, was struck at least three times in the upper body, officers said. Neither the child nor the other occupants of the car appeared to be the intended target of the gunfire.

News: Around the World

By Zachary Durso Contributing Writer Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – After news of the Zika virus spread, Olympic venues in the city of Rio de Janeiro are set to be inspected daily in the days leading up to the summer games. These inspections are meant to minimize the impact of the virus, which has caused a growing concern in North and South America. The Olympic games will still open on Aug. 5 and close on Aug. 21. European countries have been working closely with Olympic medical teams to advise abroad athletes who are preparing to travel.

Shandong Province, China – Four Chinese miners who had been trapped underground for over a month have been retrieved. The miners, who were trapped by a cave in a gypsum mine in the eastern region of the Shandong province, survived 36 days underground. Twenty-nine people were trapped, 15 have been rescued, one has been confirmed dead and 13 are still missing. The mining company’s chairman took his own life upon learning of the cave-in.

Mumbai, India – A 40-foot long Bryde’s whale washed ashore India’s Mumbai beach. The endangered whale is a protected species and suspicion surrounds the death of the whale. The native of the Arabian Sea is estimated at 20 tons. A crane has been conscripted to move the whale to a private area of the beach, where a formal autopsy will determine the cause of death.

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany – Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany – Unknown assailants attacked a migrant hostel in southwestern Germany with a live hand grenade. The grenade was thrown at a housing unit containing more than 170 people. While the explosive did not trigger, however, Justice Minister Heiko Maas said that this attack marked a new level of “hate and violence.” German authorities have reported a spike in attacks on refugee homes, with over 1,000 attacks in 2014 alone

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Balkaran’s new book discusses immigration reform’s effect on today’s politics

By Catherine Veschi News Editor

Catherine Veschi/The Mirror Lecturer of Political Sciences Stephen Balkaran released his book “Before We Were Called Hispanics” on Jan. 6.

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the commitment of the president and vice president are both imbe campaigning for FUSA presiportant and extremely demanddent. Although he has been driven ing… but the job descriptions for to participate in the Presidential each differ greatly,” said Ferranti. “I Election long before the decision worry now that this minimizes the to have two elections, he also plans election of a class senator as a backto campaign to be a senator this up position for those who may lose, spring. which bothers me knowing how “I want to be an advocate for hard my current senators work.” the student body in any way that I Ferranti continued, saying that can,” said Skuret. she worries the hype of According to the Presidential This is an effort for McDonald, the Election will take two different elec- us to keep proactive away from the tions eliminates people. It’s not so importance of the one of the bigger Senatorial Elecproblems FUSA much of a safety net tion. has faced in the as it is an opportunity “I think that past. running for a class to stay involved.

“Now that we senate seat is just have these two -Matthew Rotondaro ‘16 as honorable and Class President and is almost as deseparate elections, you can run for Election Commissioner manding as a role FUSA president of president and and vice president vice president in and if you lose, you can still be a different ways,” said Ferranti. part of any other board or branch,” Rotondaro, who was responsaid McDonald. “So Senate is still sible for writing the legislation another option so we don’t end up regarding the elections, does not losing a really good candidate or believe that this election will take FUSA member.” away from the meaning of the SenHowever, some members feel ate. as though the two different elec“This is an effort for us to keep tions will change how the Senate proactive people” said Rotondaro. works.

“It’s not so much of a safety net as it Chair of Senate Zoë Ferranti is an opportunity to stay involved.”

‘17 decided to abstain from the vote Applications are still open for that determined if two elections students to sign up to run for both should take place. president and senator in the up“A senator’s commitment and coming elections.

As our nation’s presidential candidates campaign for the election in November, immigration reform, especially regarding Hispanics, is a topic that comes up frequently in presidential debates.

In light of the recent immigration debates that have surfaced in the past couple of years, Stephen Balkaran, a lecturer of political science at Fairfield, released his third book in January, titled “Before We Were Called Hispanics.”

Balkaran’s book analyzes the issue of Hispanic immigration today, and argues that as a nation, we need to be careful about stereotyping Hispanics and recognize their contributions to the country.

In writing this book, Balkaran said he hoped to “address some of the issues I believe that are very important in our political process right now.”

“In 2016, Hispanic immigration is a big issue,” continued Balkaran, adding that strong feelings Americans have against Hispanics stem from stereotypes that we associate with Hispanics.

According to Balkaran, “We keep saying we’re a nation of immigrants, and rightly so, but for whatever reason, we have this concept of bashing immigrants and putting the blame on immigrants if something goes wrong.”

“We did it to the Jews, we did it to the Italians, the Irish — it’s a historical concept. I think we should learn from our mistakes,” Balkaran added.

Balkaran went on to explain how politicians treatment toward Hispanics based on these stereotypes may have a negative impact for the politician in the long run.

According to Balkaran, many of those who are voting are Hispanics. Thus, Balkaran warned that “we have to be very careful about how we speak of them, [we have to speak] in a very sensitive manner.”

“If the Democratic Party helps them, they will vote democrat,” Balkaran said, referencing the way that Donald Trump and other Republican candidates have spoken of Hispanics.

In reference to arguments against Hispanic immigrants that claim Hispanics are taking jobs away from other Americans, Balkaran said, “We have this conceived idea that they’re taking our jobs away, that they’re a drain to the economy, but they’re more beneficial to America than what the media points out.”

One of Balkaran’s hopes in writing this book is that it will inform students of “Hispanic experience in the United States.”

“That’ll make them more well-rounded students,” Balkaran added, something that he says Fairfield is all about.

In addition, Balkaran anticipates that his new book will be “a stepping stone for us to have a conversation about race and politics and how we move forward. This is what our university is about.”

Balkaran gained inspiration for writing “Before We Were Called Hispanics” from his area of study, which is civil rights.

“I’m passionate about human rights, I’m passionate about civil rights, and I saw this as an opportunity that had to be addressed,” Balkaran said.

Students can purchase a copy of “Before We Were Called Hispanics” this month at the Fairfield University Downtown Bookstore.

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Online or offline: Which one is the real you?

By Michaela Conlon Contributing Writer It would be crazy to tell the world to stop displaying their lives on social media. Today, everyone loves to share what they are doing. It is important, though, that we all think about exactly what we share. You never truly know who can see what you’re posting and no one wants that coming back around to affect them negatively. We should make sure our online image complements who we are in person.

Not everything done on social media is limited to just your followers. What you do online could be shared with a stranger that you have mutual friends with. It is unsettling to know that what you thought was private is not as private as you think. Yes, it is possible to turn off some location settings, or make yourself “private” on your account. However, this does not eliminate the possibility of other people seeing what you are doing.

The easiest scenario that I can think of is this: anyone you are connected with on social media can screenshot or share information of what you are doing to someone who does not follow you. So when you think that you are safe in the world of just your followers, think twice.

Our posts, likes and retweets all contribute to showing

the world around us what we are doing. Some people don’t even realize that when they are casually tweeting that they are actually sharing their location.

The location you tagged yourself in your Instagram picture just shared your photo to Instagram’s page of that location. Only share things online that you would be comfortable sharing with any stranger.

The image that you create for yourself online is just as important as in person. A common reason why this is true is because bosses look up employees to see their online reputations. In a story found on the Oxygen’s website, a teacher named Ashley Payne posted a photo of herself on Facebook holding a beer and a glass of wine. Even though her settings were private, friends of friends were able to get their hands on it and show the picture to the school board.

This resulted in Payne having to resign from her job.

Additionally, according to USA Sports, a student athlete named April Gehl was suspended five games for a profound tweet about her opinion of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association.

Even tweets about people’s opinions can have their consequences. We are all free to post what we want on social media, but it does not exclude us from the consequences of the real world when we abuse it. We live in a world that thrives

on social media. It is rare that you find yourself somewhere where no one is engaging with some sort of technology.

However, I do not think that we are fully aware of the information that is out there about ourselves and how easily it can be accessed by anyone. I know that we are not all celebrities like Kim Kardashian whose every move is published on social media for the world to see, but there needs to be careful consideration of what we share regardless.

People usually aren’t thinking about their privacy when scrolling through Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or one of the many other social media sites. The device that is in your hand is recording what you are doing and the rest of the world is able to see. I don’t believe that there is a solution to preventing what people put online because that choice is up to the individual.

Many people are unaware about the possible consequences that can result from what we put online. People might not consider what they post until they suffer the direct consequences of their actions. I think technology is a great way to get information, but knowing how easy it is to access personal information is eerie. You never know who knows who out in the real world, so make sure that your online image matches the reputation that you want to be known for.

Tips for making your New Year's resolutions 'work out'

By Allison Wright Contributing Writer We’ve all scrolled through Instagram, Facebook, or even seen Snapchat stories and discovered countless lists, get fit quick tips and insane diets that worked for one person thousands of miles away.

Since the New Year, countless people have told me that they want to get in shape and stick with it. Fortunately, for them and for you, I, a normal human, am here to help.

Whether it be a New Year’s resolu-

Editorial Board Zero Vaccines for Zika Patrick Kiernan Editor-in-Chief Meaghan Conlon Executive Editor Angela Sammarone Managing Editor

tion, or a spring break diet, it is important to go about losing weight and getting in shape the proper way. Fad diets are simply that: a fad. Cutting carbs out of your diet seems like a simple fix until day three when you’re exhausted and gain all of the weight back from re-entering carbs back into your diet.

The following points are healthiest because get skinny quick scams are never as effective or healthy as they let on. I am absolutely no fitness guru, but I do know a healthy and fun way to stick to getting

The newest wave of mass panic has taken form in the Zika virus. On Monday, Feb. 1, the World Health Organization declared the Zika virus “a public health emergency of international concern.”

According to CNN, the Zika virus is spread by a specific mosquito species and places that are particularly crowded or do not have proper air conditioning allow the virus to spread further. It’s been especially recommended by the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control that women who are pregnant should not travel to locations that have had outbreaks of Zika because it has been linked to causing microcephaly, a condition in which babies are born with underdeveloped brains. So

in shape.

The first and simplest way to get in shape is to make it fun. No one wants to go to the gym on a cold, windy, groggy day, but there are alternatives. There are thousands of hits on Google regarding “in dorm workouts” or even “hotel workouts.”

I love Sara Fit’s YouTube page and Kayla Itsines’ Bikini Body Guide Program. If you’re looking for weights, use that psychology textbook that cost hundreds of dollars that you’ll only read the night before the exam. The most impor-

far, more than 20 countries have reported cases of the Zika virus including Brazil, Mexico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Placed in a similar class with Ebola, the Zika virus, with most cases being confirmed in South America, also poses a serious threat to the United States. Three dozen cases have been confirmed in 11 states and the District of Columbia, and on Tuesday, CNN reported that the first case of the Zika virus being transmitted sexually occurred in Texas. What’s of particular concern, however, is that Brazil, the site of the most confirmed outbreaks to date, is also the location of the 2016 Summer Olympics. This is a concern for U.S. athletes who will be trav-

tant part of any work out is to keep your heart rate up.

Second, try a new superfood. Superfoods are just that — super (healthy) foods, packed with nutrients and antioxidants. I recently saw on Spoon University how to shop vegan for under $20. Even though I love a good steak, I figured I would try it.

I ended up buying a sweet potato and really liked it, which is awesome because

eling abroad, as well as fans and press members who will be in attendance. However, this should not be causing pandemonium in the United States, but WHO recognizes the emergency and is planning to take precautionary steps.

The threat of this virus is real, but public health officials are taking quick action to divert fears and encourage precautions for how to prevent the Zika virus.

Though another virus threatening the world population is worrisome, it is encouraging to see the swift reaction taken by the medical community to stop the virus in its tracks. There is no vaccine or specific treatment yet available, but Chicago-area hospitals

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and health agencies, for example, already have a training and coordination system put in place when Ebola was a threat, according to the Chicago-Sun Times. So, as a result of the overwhelming medical response to Ebola, the medical community has been able to properly prepare for new threats.

That is why it is integral that we take a strong reaction to such potential diseases, regardless of how overwhelming and unnecessary it may seem. Wouldn’t we rather be in a position where we feel protected, and not take the “ignorance is bliss” route? Believe us, we have no problem living with no worries in the world, but in instances like this, a stand has to be taken quickly.

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Opinion

Stag-gering Opinions Hoverboards have proven to be a fire hazard. Do you think that they should be ban from all campuses?

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“I don’t really know the statistics on how many fires there are, but I don’t think they should be ban[ned] because it’s just..."

Mallory Bechtold ‘19 3.

“If it’s causing fires — and mainly I’m seeing them with freshmen — it’s probably not a good idea [to have them]. We’re probably going to see a lot more..."

Mariana Mangini ‘18

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“I don’t think there’s really any reason to ban them.

I think that most of the manufacturers that had the problems with the fire have been pulled from most of the retailers and I don’t..."

Scott Hiller, Assistant Professor of Economics To see the rest of our Stags' responses, go to Stag-gering Opinions at fairfieldmirror. com. Join the discussion by tweeting us with the hashtag #HoverboardHazards.

Fad diets are not long-term solutions CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 it’s an excellent source of vitamin A and C and manganese, which helps promote bone health. Of course, there’s kale, but as you’ll soon understand, I stray from anything green, especially when it has to be baked and smothered in oil and salt for me to even fathom tasting it.

My introduction to superfoods and healthy eating as opposed to the term “dieting” reminded me that crash diets result in rapid weight loss (and gain) and no-carb diets are extremely unhealthy and result in increased weight gain.

The good news for choosy eaters like me is that superfoods are everywhere.

Things that you would never expect are actually incredible superfoods such as blueberries, yogurt, salmon, oats and broccoli.

Third, grab a friend. No one wants to work out alone.

If you grab a housemate, classmate, friend or a cutie from your dorm, it makes working out that much easier.

If the two of you have a pre-set time, there’s no way you can talk your way out of a 1:30 p.m. workout. Add an awesome playlist and you’re totally set.

I personally recommend some club remixes — yes, I

do pretend I’m crushing it on the ‘Grape dance floor while on the treadmill — or 90s pop hits.

Cue Spice Girl’s “Wannabe.”

Fourth, push yourself, but not too hard. Pushing yourself each day just a little bit more makes the workout even more effective, and adds a great boost of self-confidence.

For those of you who are gym newbies, don’t be ashamed. I go every day and still can only use the 15-pound dumbbells.

5.

There is no shame in working out and not being like “that guy” making eyes at himself in the mirror, especially because you’re there, when the rest of the school is still sleeping past their 8 a.m.

Fifth, do it for you. I’ll be perfectly honest — when I started working out, I was doing it to make an ex-boyfriend jealous. But now, I realize that was the wrong motivation.

I decided I needed to make a life change for me. I wanted to be able to keep up with my friends when they went for a jog on a cool summer’s night, or feel confident in a shirt that my friends insist looks great, but shows a personal insecurity.

These five tips are essential to a healthy, regimented weight loss and maintenance of that weight loss and muscle gain.

Also, keep in mind that skipping meals makes your body hold onto fats you’ve consumed because it assumes you’re starving.

Let this serve as a reminder to eat plenty of proteins, vegetables and healthy carbs.

Introducing friends, new tunes and a new move or additional rep truly makes the difference.

After doing an extra rep, going another quarter of a mile for me, myself and I, or kicking some serious Zumba butt, it is truly possible to learn the importance of confidence, which directly coincides with feeling and looking good, inside and out.

And the Academy Award does not go to diversity ... again

By Ariana Puzzo Opinion Editor The nominees for the 88th Academy Awards were announced on Jan. 14 and since then, the reaction has created a division both within Hollywood and the general public. While many films and actors received deserving nominations, there is an alarming lack of diversity.

For the second year in a row, the Academy Awards has not nominated any actors of color and the continued issue has understandably outraged many actors. I agree with this reaction: There is no excuse for the lack of presence at any award show, least of all one as prominent as the Academy Awards. This has prompted the decision by some to boycott the award show to express their anger and disappointment.

If certain actors and movie industry individuals choose to boycott the show, that is their prerogative; however, I do not see that as a longterm solution to the problem. Many have stated that there is no reason to be angry with those who have been nominated this year because each show, film or actor nominated is considered deserving of that recognition.

While I agree that these categories are filled with deserving nominees, we should be focusing on the greater issue — the discrepancy in the movie industry and how the lack of diversity in films and television shows is the reason why the chances of an actor of color being nominated is diminished.

Instead of focusing on those who are now refusing to attend the event, we should be pointing to the reason why there are limited actors to

choose from in the first place.

The chance of an actor of color being nominated for a major award comes down to standard probability. Probability is defined as the measure of the likelihood that an event will occur. When there is little racial and gender diversity like there is in the film industry, the likelihood of an actor of a minority being nominated is improbable, purely based on the numbers.

The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles published their 2015 Hollywood Diversity Report that analyzes diversity in the Hollywood entertainment industry.

The report stated, “…minorities… claimed 16.7 percent of the lead roles in the 174 films examined for 2013.” However, they also stated that in 2013, minorities represented 37.4 percent of the U.S. population, making their ratio of underrep6. resentation a little above 2-1 among lead roles in films. I consider this ratio to be outrageous given the dramatically higher percentage at which we see white characters portrayed as leads in films.

In that same year, white actors accounted for 83.3 percent — a decreased percentage from the previous two years, but staggering nonetheless.

The discrepancy is inexcusable and rather than merely boycott award shows like actor Will Smith and director Spike Lee, there should be a move to create more films that focus on actors other than those who fall into the category of white, heterosexual male.

It is easy to blame the Academy for aiding in the lack of representation shown at these high profile events that are meant to honor the actors

of year. However, the Academy under representing actors of color at the award show is only the tip of the iceberg.

It is time for more films to be made featuring actors of color so that there is a more diverse selection to choose from. If that is achieved and we continue to have talented actors ignored, then the problem is bigger than numbers — it is undeniably racist.

Actors have spoken out to some degree, but it is time that we all do the same and add to the dialogue. In a recent “Stag-gering Opinion,” a column that is featured in the Fairfield Mirror’s Opinion section, I asked what people on campus thought about the complaint that there is a lack of diversity in the Academy Award nominees.

While the people I interviewed do not represent the entire campus — or every moviegoer — each person I asked stated that although they were not surprised, they were disappointed by this year’s line-up.

I believe that their reactions speak loudly toward the general population and while boycotting the awards may be a short-term solution to shine attention upon the issue, those who are not directly impacted will soon forget it again.

Therefore, we should not view this in the short-term or wait until 2020 to see if the Academy truly diversifies its voters so that the award show as a result is more diverse, like they claimed in a statement released.

Instead, there needs to be a continued dialogue and our focus needs to be on the existing disparity of those cast in films and the need to create more films that represent our diverse society.

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By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant News Editor

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ith more than 4 million Syrian refugees looking for homes, the Syrian Civil War, which has led to the current refugee crisis, is just as pertinent today as it was when it began five years ago.

However, all of this struggling and pain has created one positive outcome: beautiful art. The moving works of Syrian refugees from the Za’atari Refugee Camp in Jordan will be on display in the Lukacs Gallery of Loyola Hall beginning on Feb. 10.

The works of these artists, brought over to the United States by Fairfield alumna Julianne Whittaker ‘12, will be on display until March 2. The exhibition is called “My Soul Returns Back as It Was.” Whittaker commented that she was inspired by the artists for their resilience.

“Seeing how people who have lost so much and have faced so much trauma in their lives … still try to use their talents to give something back to the international community … that’s really inspiring.”

Whittaker reached out to director of the University museums, Dr. Linda Wolk-Simon, who recommended that she speak with Associate Professor of Visual and Performing Arts Dr. Marice Rose and Professor of Visual and Performing Arts Jo Yarrington.

“The artwork is very moving,” said Rose. “Especially the depictions of families and the evocations of violence. Some of the art is abstract, while some of it is realistic. It speaks of [the artists’] experiences as refugees ... It is powerful in that it is so relevant to current events.”

These artists’ stories deeply affected Whittaker, who immediately checked to see if the art could be exhibited and sold at her alma mater.

“Julie e-mailed the University to ask to exhibit the art of the refugees,” added Rose. “Professor Yarrington and I thought it would be a good cause relating to social justice issues and the university mission.”

The artists featured in the exhibits are Iyad Sabagh, Mahmoud Al Hariri, Mohammed Ali, Mohammed Amari, Mohammed Awad and Mohammed Jukhdar.

Rose was particularly touched by the fact that these artists, who lack so many basic needs, still “feel compelled to make art and express themselves through art.”

Whittaker added, “They view art as a way to be ambassadors for peace and ambassadors for the country they miss.”

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Loyola to host refugee art CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Students at Fairfield were given the opportunity to ask the artists questions, which were then sent to Whittaker who translated between the students and the artists.

When one student asked if the artists will depict happier settings if things improve in Syria, artist Mohammed Amari responded, “I am an artist attached to the events of my time, the events of the world. Right now, the world is sad. I am saddened by the situation in Syria, just as I am deeply saddened by the situation in France. As a Syrian, I am accustomed to love and peace for mankind. I hate destruction, war, blood and everyone who has abandoned the value and moral of humanity. I hope someday the situation changes, and I will change my art with it.”

The exhibition stands out from previous exhibitions at Fairfield for being so political in nature; however, according to Yarrington, this is a focus that the studio art depart-

ment would like to have more often in the future.

“This is something we want to do more of in the future ... This will be a good opportunity for professors to talk about the art and the ideas behind the art that would relate to the class.”

Yarrington also commented on how the work of Susan Crile will be displayed at Fairfield in September 2016. This work, largely political, is in response to the human rights violations that occurred at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq in 2003.

The Syrian refugee art exhibition is in partnership with Fairfield’s studio art program, the Ignatian Residential College and The Amal Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports and assists refugees in need.

The Amal Foundation, co-founded by Whittaker and Maya Perlmann, works to give “amal,” the Arabic word for “hope,” to refugees in Jordan by granting them scholarships to nearby universities in Jordan.

When asked what Fairfield students need to know before visiting the exhibition, Rose stated, “I think the work speaks for itself. Knowing the situation of the artists and knowing that their intent is to show what is happening now in Syria is important, but I think that you can be moved by it without doing any homework.”

The name of the exhibition comes from one of the artist’s answers to a student’s question. When asked how he deals with the difficulties of living as a refugee, Mohammed Ali responded, “Sometimes when I feel that I am going to choke, that I am on the verge of collapse, I break the feeling by drawing, and my soul returns back as it was.”

The exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays.

There will be an opening reception on Feb. 10 from 5-7 p.m. in Lukacs Gallery.

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Heard It Through The GrapeVINE

This week’s “Heard it through the GrapeVINE” is Professor Colin Halloran, a professor in the English department. Halloran wears other hats besides that of teacher; he is also veteran of the war in Afghanistan and renowned poet with a love for art.

We’re grateful for this opportunity to learn a little more about this professor and his musical tastes at the moment.

“I was going through my morning routine of commuting and listening to music all through my commute, so I picked songs that are a little upbeat, not necessarily in their lyrics but definitely in their music,” said Halloran. “I picked songs with a fast pace and a driving beat that get me amped up for my day, and by the time I get to Fairfield, I’m ready to go.”

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. Also make sure to check out Professor Halloran's playlist on Spotify.

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“You! Me! Dancing!” by Los Campesinos!

“World Tour” (featuring Jazmine Sullivan) by Wale “Cute Without the ‘E’” (Cut from the Team) by Tak ing Back Sunday “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves “Punching in a Dream” by The Naked and Famous “Consolation Prizes” by Phoenix “I Made It” (featuring Priscilla Renea) by Donnis

Shea's Study (Abroad) Guide Ch. 2: Turning a new place into a new home Colleen O'Connor/The Mirror

By Shea Spiller Abroad Columnist Adjusting to life in a new city, or any city for that matter, can always be a challenge.

Because I grew up in a small town and go to Fairfield, I have never had the opportunity to live in a city before coming to London. Aside from day trips into New York City or Boston, this has been my first chance to actually become a part of a city’s energy. As with anything, it takes time to get used to the changes that come with living in a new place.

Food Some say England is known for having some of the best cuisine in all of Europe. Ha! If anything, the Brits are known for having some of the worst food around —no offense, England. British food tends to consist of mostly potatoes, unidentified meats, potatoes, mushy peas, potatoes, unidentified bland dishes and did I mention potatoes? OK, it’s really not that bad, but it takes a conscious effort and a fair amount of money to keep yourself from eating french fries (or should I say chips) for every meal.

Aside from all the blandness and potatoes, London’s food still has a lot to offer. “The Camden Town Market” and “Portobello Road Market” have more food stands than you could ever imagine, and they serve everything from falafel to crepes. Every street corner has a different café serving an endless amount of croissants and espresso, and there are tons of both independent and chain restaurants to choose from. When growing accus-

tomed to the food in a new place, whether it is easy or challenging, you have to accept that it won’t be exactly what you’re used to. Take it for what it is and become excited about the opportunity to try something new — even if all you want is a bacon, egg and cheese from Village Bagels.

Weather After having lived in London for two weeks, I definitely think that the UK has an unfair stereotype for lousy weather. Sure there are rainy days like everywhere else and overcast afternoons about half the time, but I would take any of that over two feet of snow and ice. Even though it’s January, the temperatures have been extremely mild and there are even flowers blooming in Regent’s Park. Acclimating to the weather in a new place is like anything else, it just takes time. However, when the coldest London days are around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, it doesn’t take too much getting used to.

Explore The best way to fall in love with a new place, whether it be a city, school or small town, is to go out and explore. It takes spontaneity and fearlessness to delve into the uncertainty of a new environment, but it is completely and fully rewarding. Whether it’s going to a museum, exploring a new neighborhood or wandering with no clear destination, getting out and doing something — anything — is the best way to make a new place your new home.

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By Noelle Crouchley Contributing Writer

Vineyard Vines makes waves

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hen stepping onto Fairfield’s campus, the Stag is not the only mascot you will see. A small, pink whale is featured on the wardrobe items of much of the student body. From shirts, ties and belts to laptop decals, this little whale rivals Lucas the Stag.

This whale is the logo for the Connecticut-based clothing brand, Vineyard Vines. Even though the brand is based in Connecticut, it embodies the Martha’s Vineyard lifestyle. This lifestyle was a predominant part of the upbringing of the company’s owners, Ian and Shep Murray. The brand features upscale “weekend wear,” which includes pastel polos, button-down shirts, quarter zip fleeces, cashmere sweaters and many other snappy casual pieces, all stamped with the company’s signature pink whale.

With dress shirts starting at $128, the cost of these items are not necessarily affordable for most unemployed college students.

The price of a dress shirt, for example, beats out traditional prep school and elite college outfitters like Brooks Brothers, which charges $92 per shirt.

Some students, like Allison Devaney ‘18, said they do not see the allure of such a highly priced brand. “The logo is a big part of the brand, because the shirts without the whale are just a shirt. It’s just what makes it identifiable,” she said. Devaney, a member of the Wounded Warrior Project club on campus, recently sold shirts as part of this club with a similar whale icon to raise money for the charity.

“There were two types of shirts I was selling for Family Weekend. One had a whale and one had a boat. The whale one sold out first. Everyone was like ‘That’s so cute,’ but I think it was because they identified the whale with Vineyard Vines,” she said.

“I don’t feel pressured to wear Vineyard Vines, but I do think that the style, three-quarter zips and such, are the norm here. Even the campus bookstore sells the brand. Just the look of a big shirt and leggings is the casual look here, which Vineyard Vines sells.”

The look that the brand is marketing even comes with the slogan “Everyday Should Feel This Good”; and, according to David Buckley ‘17, it should.

Buckley was chosen through an application-based process to be the Vineyard Vines representative for Fairfield, where he is in charge of promoting the brand. His responsibilities include posting messages about Vineyard Vines on social media at least twice a week and hosting monthly events where he gives out free promotional items, like stickers and foam hats of the pink whale.

Buckley’s public Instagram page is filled with pictures of the pink whale in many different locations.

Buckley describes Vineyard Vines’ ideal customers as “very preppy, want to live in the vacation-like feel [and] wealthier but

still laid back. With any brand, especially with logos, there is a type of style or lifestyle that is attached,” he said.

When asked if he felt this was a positive or negative factor, considering the stigma that comes with wearing such highlypriced clothing, Buckley defended his brand, but also defended consumer choice. “It depends on who you ask. I have no issue with people who do like wearing labels. At Fairfield, there is a distinct image. In my opinion, I think you don’t have to like Vineyard Vines. It’s a personal choice. I personally just like the look and the clothes are good quality, so they last a long time,” he said.

The most surprising factor about the brand’s popularity is how enthusiastic its male customers are about purchasing it, said Buckley. “This is the first brand that men actually freak out about. They order from the flash sales online and sport the stickers,” he explained. However, Buckley thinks that despite its clothing for males, females and children of all ages, the ideal target demographic of Vineyard Vines is the college student. Since Fairfield is close to the beach, the company has no problem finding young consumers on campus who want to live a “vacation” lifestyle. “We target a large age group, but younger people are the most excited,” Buckley said.

Sophomore Victoria Asmus, a Vineyard Vines intern, thinks the company gets a bad reputation. “Many people think we are overpriced and only for rich snobs. This is not the case Vineyard Vines tries to make, but unfortunately many people who are not into the brand feel this way,” she said. Asmus works in the Stamford office along with other interns, who are coincidentally all from Fairfield with one exception. Her job as a merchandising and product design intern entails researching competitors, attending meetings, designing cards and many other odd jobs.

“I think the clothes are worth the price, because I design the clothes and see how expensive the whole process is. The amount of effort that goes into making a simple T-shirt is insane and would blow people’s minds, so I believe the price is set fairly. Of course being in college I would love to see $4 tees, but for any company, but that is just not the case,” she said.

Michael Sciandra, assistant professor of marketing at Fairfield, believes that Vineyard Vines is extremely successful in their marketing technique. “Vineyard Vines doesn’t just market clothes, but also markets a lifestyle,” he said. Sciandra had never really seen Vineyard Vines before teaching in Fairfield. He rarely saw it in his hometown of Buffalo, New York, and never came across it in his teaching job at the University of Pittsburgh. He believes that since most students are from the area, the company is no stranger to the fact that Fairfield has a wealthy demographic.

“Success in marketing is highly dependent on each organi-

Cooking with Colleen:

Baked Haddock

By Colleen O'Connor Assistant Vine Editor

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Baked Haddock Serves 6-8 32 oz haddock 4 tablespoons butter 5 cloves chopped garlic Breadcrumbs Chopped parsley Cooking spray 1. Sauté the chopped garlic and butter for 5 minutes to make garlic butter before starting to cook the haddock.

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. While the oven is heating up, I suggest making some sides to go along with the fish, such as spinach, green beans, potatoes or brown rice.

4. Make sure the dish for the haddock is well-greased by spraying it with cooking spray.

5. Place the haddock in the baking dish and pour half of the garlic butter over it.

6. Cover the baking dish and bake it for 10 minutes.

7. Pour the other half of the garlic butter over the fish and cover it again.

8. Bake it for an additional 10 minutes.

9. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and parsley over the fish and cook it uncovered for 5 minutes.

10. Serve with a slice or two of lemon for taste.

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zation and brand. Marketing is the development of a profitable customer relationship. One is able to identify products or offerings that meet the need or want that the customers have,” he said.

Sciandra believes that with Vineyard Vines, the need being met is for clothing that shows status. He thinks the company markets the idea of owning a boat and living off Long Island Sound. Since this lifestyle is very present here in New England, Sciandra thinks that as the company expands its business nationally it will need to tweak the associations and perceptions about the brand ever so slightly.

“Vineyard Vines needs to figure out what kind of brand they want to be and who they are going after. If they want to appeal to more places, they can’t just be a Long Island Sound brand, but instead maybe transition into more of a country club brand,” he said.

However, according to Asmus and Buckley, the brand has recently started to expand westward. The company now has stores as far west as California.

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Maggie Labinski had some thoughts about why the brand has been so successful on a college campus like Fairfield’s. “Social and political philosophers say that people build community where community does not exist, even if they know it is not going to last. For example, college only lasts four years, but there is still a strong desire to build community. Logos leave a breadcrumb path for students to follow to build that community,” she said.

Labinski believes that in order to make themselves more comfortable, students identify the label with a certain group of people that fit in. They create a sense of cohesion that allows students to create relationships.

“Brands make it easy for students to walk up to each other and say ‘Hey, I like your laptop sticker or shirt.’ It’s a way to be kind,” she said. Labinski also believes that Vineyard Vines specific logo of the light-hearted, cartoon-like whale carries a lot of weight. She believes that since students are growing up in a time of anxiety and depression, the whale can bring students back to a more childlike state.

“People are forced to deal with the realities of life at a younger and younger age. Maybe this happy pink whale brings people a bit of calmness in the midst of that,” she said.

Even though the brand is extremely prevalent across the campus, 75 percent of the students anonymously who were surveyed through an online poll generator said they do not feel pressured to wear Vineyard Vines.

This evidence suggests that even though students are buying Vineyard Vines, they are not necessarily doing so in order to fit in. The preppy stigma that surrounds Vineyard Vines has not deterred people from buying their clothes and has established the clothing company as a mainstay on campus.

'You, Me and the Apocalypse' crashes into mediocrity

By Deanna Carbone Contributing Writer With the recent premiere of NBC’s “You, Me, and The Apocalypse,” audiences were looking forward to the end of this seemingly never-ending episode.

The pilot begins with Jamie Winton, played

by Mathew Baynton, giving a voice over as he is huddled with a disheveled Rhonda, played by Jenna Fischer, and a cackling Sister Celine, played by breakout actress Gaia Scodellaro, on the day of the apocalypse. They are in a shelter wondering why they are the chosen survivors. The scene then flashbacks 34 days before the apocalypse, where viewers get a glimpse into each character’s life and watch the events that transpire the day they find out the world is headed for sudden doom.

A seemingly normal Jamie is pulled from his job and is accused of being a leader of a terrorist group, Deus Ex Machina, on his birthday. He is shown pictures of himself in places he has never been to. The only logical explanation he can seem to come up with is that he has a twin he doesn’t know about.

Rhonda, a librarian, is arrested for allegedly hacking the NSA. She spends her first day in prison and is taken under the wing of a white supremacist, Leanne, played by Megan Mullally.

The racially separated prison felt like an “Orange is the New Black” parody. Fischer assumed a role

of a meek character with an edge, similar to her role as Pam Beesly from “The Office.” Mullally plays “crazy” well and did not disappoint.

Sister Celine is a young nun who flees her convent in pursuit of a more meaningful career in the Vatican. She encounters Father Jude, played

by Rob Lowe, a chain-smoking priest who is cynical about his faith. This is an interesting role for Lowe to play, but it almost feels like his character was trying too hard to separate himself from the usual stereotype of a priest. Scodellaro was not eclipsed by the renowned actors in this show, but was able to stand out and establish a strong character.

It is not until the last 15 minutes of the show that we find out the title of the show is about, with the characters preparing for the end of times, not panicking for their uncertainty. Their mundane reaction made the extinction of humankind seem anticlimactic.

Creator and writer of the show Iain Hollands misuses a promising cast and a unique plot. The advantages of “You, Me and the Apocalypse” are squandered on a dragged out, hour-long episode.

Brevity could have worked in its favor, as well as the producer trying a little less to make his audience laugh and a little more trying to keep them interested in sticking around for another week.

Within the first half-hour of the show, I was ready for the comet to strike.

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by Nicole Funaro

Annie Erikson '19 Marketing with a Spanish minor How did you put your outfit together this morning?

Well, I was going to wear a dress, but then it was cold outside so I decided jeans are a ward robe staple, like a classic. And I was kind of going for chic but almost like casual Friday.

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

I’m wearing Frye boots. I got my jeans at New York and Company. Then this is an L.L. Bean shirt, J. Crew vest, [and] J. Crew coat.

How would you describe your personal style?

Preppy. I’m from a preppy town — Dover, Massachusetts — and I just enjoy the way it looks.

Do you have a few pieces in your wardrobe that you like to wear all the time?

Vests. J. Crew vests. I love vests. I also have leopard print smoking slippers that I wear a lot.

Is there a trend you would like to try? If so, what?

I love the Kate Spade colored winter coats, but I’d never know how to wear that. But that’s what I’d like to do.

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G Yamazawa thrills Fairfield with enthralling and addictive poetry

By Christine Ducey Contributing Writer When George “G” Yamazawa, Jr., a sixth grade Japanese Buddhist from Durham, North Carolina, plagiarized Eminem by handing in one of the celebrity’s raps for a poetry competition instead of writing his own, his life was changed forever.

But not because he was caught. In fact, Yamazawa won an award in the competition. The 11-yearold realized for the first time that the rappers he had been adoring for years were artists in their own way and could be appreciated by a wide range of audiences. Despite this discovery, Yamazawa still saw more of a future for himself in the visual arts as opposed to the verbal arts. He continued listening to rap from artists like Kendrick Lamar, but put most of his energy into becoming a better dancer.

Two years later, Yamazawa was downloading a track from a musician, Black Ice. What he thought was a song turned out to be a live poetry performance.

The then-teenager was completely blown away. “It was amazing, I wanted to do something like that,” he said.

The young Buddhist from North Carolina had found a unique way to tell his unparalleled story about growing up as a minority.

Shortly afterward, Yamazawa’s entire high school freshman class traveled to the University of North Carolina to the school’s “A Day of the Poet” fair, an experience that would become another seminal moment in Yamazawa’s life. There were a handful of workshops with poets from all around the country, one of which was Dasan Ahanu. After speaking to Yamazawa, Ahanu connected with his struggles as a young minority experiencing ridicule for practicing a religion other than Christianity in the Bible belt. For the next few years, Ahanu would become a mentor for Yamazawa.

Yamazawa continued to become more obsessed with poetry, and, a few years later, the 17-yearold began a group called “The Sacrificial Poets” with four of his friends. “It was a group of five dudes that just liked doing poetry,” Yamazawa explained. When the group began, there was barely an audience. But that didn’t stop them — the organization continued performing and built a significant fol-

lowing. This group was an extremely influential in Yamazawa’s career. He even went as far to say that “They [the Sacrificial Poets] solidified my love for the arts”. That same year, he had the opportunity to go to a poetry competition and festival called “Brave New Voices,” where he heard and spoke to 50 other poets his age. This was the moment Yamazawa decided to drop everything and pursue his dreams — changing the world one poem at a time.

Yamazawa dropped out of high school and since has spent the past eight years performing all over the world. He has toured in over 40 American cities and five European countries, and has been a featured performer at the Sundance Film Festival, TV One’s “Verses and Flow,” the Pentagon and the White House Initiative for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. His latest venture, touring colleges around the country, is what brought him to the lower level of the Barone Campus Center on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Although Yamazawa can rap, his performance was dominated by poetry.

In between poems, Yamazawa was not afraid to make jokes about his race, or what unintentionally racist things “white people” say about the shape of his eyes. He’s been dealing with feeling different because of his race and religion since he was just a child. Yamazawa recalled a time in second grade when a few kids in his class told him he was going to hell because of the religion he practiced and how this made him really question his lifestyle. He had to make a decision — conform to society’s norms or continue the unique walk of his own life. Yamazawa Contributed Photo explained in his pieces that the best way to deal with people’s ignorant comments is to laugh along with their stupidity. This bullying from his peers at a young age also made Yamazawa recognize how equal we all are as a human race. It made his love for Buddhism stronger, not weaker. This idea is the basis for most of his poetry and his performance — he is constantly trying to get his audience feeling together, equal and understanding each other.

In the end, Yamazawa said that five years ago he could have never imagined the places life has taken him. The most important thing is to always make new goals and set higher standards for yourself. “Chase whatever it is you’re passionate about,” he said, “follow your dreams to the death.”

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The Vine

Inkwell Spotlight 'The Eternal Struggle'

By Meaghan Conlon Executive Editor

The blank paper stares with spite; its white lifeless eyes bore into me.

But writers will always write.

Sitting rigid and upright, knees tensed to flee, the blank paper stares with spite.

I have been motionless since first light, glaring at the whiteness angrily, but writers will always write.

Contributed Photo 'The Modest Unkindest Cut' by Edward Koren.

'The Capricious Line' sets artistic milestone for Bellarmine Museum

By Alicia Phaneuf Contributing Writer Lively, unpredictable and innovative drawings and cartoons by the famed cartoonist Edward Koren will soon bring a fresh look to the walls of the Bellarmine Museum of Art’s Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery. Inspired by the shaggy and imaginative line work of Koren’s pieces, the display is entitled, “The Capricious Line.”

Koren’s career originally took off with his initial feature cartoon in “The New Yorker.” Though the title of this cartoon is unknown, the comic itself displays a disgruntled writer sitting at a desk with a cigarette hanging from his lips and the name “Shakespeare” written on his shirt. From there he went on to publish his work in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, TIME and Vanity Fair. Fairfield has access to this line of artwork, which is touring the country, and students will be able to view the artwork in the gallery from Feb. 4 until April 8.

Carey Weber, museum and collections manager explained, “This is a gallery that we [the curation board] really thought Fairfield would enjoy; we even chose to have the brochure’s front cover show one of Koren’s cartoons that depicts an animal similar to a stag in order to appeal to students.”

Koren’s work is known for his satiric flare on messages that aim to address a variety of modern concerns.

An example of this practice can be seen in Koren’s popular cartoon entitled, “The Most Unkindest Cut.” This cartoon aims to promote deforestation awareness by depicting a woodsman cutting down all of the surrounding

trees. However, once the woodsman comes across a stubborn tree that holds its arms crossed with a pout upon its face, the woodsman is conflicted as to whether to cut the tree down or to leave it alone in order to spare its feelings.

“I think everyone would enjoy and benefit from this gallery,” said Weber. “Koren is really a social commentator. His art addresses diverse cultural and environmental issues that are very topical for a college campus.”

Koren has decided to form this display of work in order to honor his legacy as a cartoonist and graphic satirist, a career which he has upheld for a total of five decades.

The gallery will display 48 works on paper, including drawings and cartoons, as well as one sculpture.

“People who grew up with The New Yorker in their home will feel like they are seeing an old friend because his work is so recognizable,” said Weber.

Everyone is invited to attend Koren’s “The Capricious Line” gallery opening on Thursday, Feb. 4 for a conversation with Edward Koren himself along with peer artist Lee Lorenz. The conversation take place from 5-6 p.m. with an opening reception to follow from 6-7:30 p.m. Staff and students may RSVP to this event at bellarminewag.eventbrite.com.

By the time I place black ink on the page it will be night, to any gods out there I mutter a plea.

The blank paper stares with spite.

I am determined to go down with a fight, the logic in this lunacy I cannot see, but writers will always write.

Day has passed and the page is still white; I’m ready to scream in madness like a banshee.

The blank paper stares with spite, but writers will always write.

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Contributed Photo '24-Hour Banking' by Edward Koren.

Album Spoiler: 'Death of A Bachelor'

by Panic! At the Disco

By Brendan Zimmerman Contributing Writer

Panic! At the Disco has had an interesting career, from their humble beginnings as one of the premier pop-punk bands to arrive out of Las Vegas in the mid2000s to their recent tumultuous member changes.

The band’s evolution has progressed from an indie dance sound, found on “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out” and “Pretty Odd,” to a full-blown pop presence in their recent “Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die!” Brendon Urie, the lead singer and sole remaining member of the original lineup, has directed Panic! to new levels of success with their latest album, “Death of a Bachelor.”

Being their first album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, “Death of a Bachelor” promises an even brighter future for the band.

Recorded just before his wedding, Urie’s songwriting has a noticeable theme throughout the album, kissing the bachelor lifestyle goodbye through a series of songs that document the thrills and perils of the rock star lifestyle.

In the months leading up to the release of the album, Urie teased the tone for the new album, promising an ambitious mix of both Frank Sinatra and Queen.

Does the finished concoction work? It certainly does.

Tracks like “Crazy=Genius” and the title track offer the bombastic production style of Queen, with a few well-placed hooks and melodies sprinkled throughout.

Both “Hallelujah” and “Victorious” promise to become anthems for fans and new listeners alike. Urie, however, is the star of the show, as he croons over each track doing his best Sinatra impression, which contributes a somewhat nostalgic element to smooth out the sound.

The album comes to a bizarre halt towards the end however, as the songs suddenly slow down the pace of the album.

Both “House of Memories,” and the ballad “Impossible Year” feel misplaced in the overall structure of the album, and feel underwhelming especially placed at the end.

Fortunately, these minor flaws do little to hurt the album overall, as the production and hooks still promise multiple listens.

For years, Panic! At the Disco has been evolving toward a more pop-oriented sound, and “Death of a Bachelor” is a strong indication that their evolution has come full circle.

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SPORTS

Sports Editor: Alfredo Torres » sports@fairfieldmirror.com

MLB free agency: splashes and surprises

Wikimedia/Creative Commons Ben Zobrist signed with the Chicago Cubs on Dec. 9, 2015 after winning the World Series with Kansas City last season.

By Daniel Montgomery Contributing Writer America’s favorite pastime has experienced a wild winter so far on the free agency front. Numerous big-name players cashed in on rich contracts with new teams, while other fan favorites received their asking price and stayed put in the same city.

What better place to start our recap of the free agent season so far than in the city that never sleeps — New York City.

To little surprise, the pennant-winning Mets continued their active offseason ways by re-signing slugger Yoenis Cespedes to a whopping three-year, $75 million deal.

On the other hand, to the dismay of many fans, the Amazin’s were unable to keep postseason hero Daniel Murphy in New York as he inked a three-year, $37.5 million contract with the division rival Washington Nationals.

Moving to the Bronx, free agency has been quite uneventful for the Yankees to this point. As of now, they are the only team in the MLB to not have signed a free agent since the season’s end.

They have acquired star players through trades, but nothing in the free agent market has piqued their interest as of yet. We’ll keep tabs on the Yankees though, as they always have money to spend and love to sneak up on us with last-minute deals.

Throughout the rest of the league, several other teams have lavishly delved into their pockets to sign star free agents.

Ben Zobrist of the World Champion Kansas City Royals inked a four-year, $56 million deal with the upstart Chicago Cubs.

Justin Upton, formerly of the San Diego Padres, recently formalized his fresh six-year, $132.75 million contract with the Detroit Tigers to ring in the new year.

As I said before, some teams were able to keep their stars at home, but only after offering an extensive amount of money to persuade them to stay.

Thankfully for the Orioles, management was able to keep homerunbasher Chris Davis in Baltimore to the tune of a seven-year, $161 million contract.

And as for the aforementioned reigning champion Royals, the team received a four-year, $72 million commitment from the supremely talented Alex Gordon.

To say the least, the past couple months have been defined by opulent purchases. And in the most exorbitant deal of this free agency season, none other than the Boston Red Sox signed over ace David Price from their division rival, the Toronto Blue Jays, for seven years and

$217 million.

But this is not to say the fun is over, as there are still major free agents on the market for teams to capitalize on. Mat Latos, Dexter Fowler and Howie Kendrick are three stud players any team willing to pay a costly price would love to have.

I cannot wait to see what crazy expensive signings will take place before opening day on April 1, as teams certainly have money to spend.

Flickr/Creative Commons Chris Davis connected for 47 home runs and 117 RBIs last season with Baltimore.

Highlights from the past week: Freshman Curtis Cobb was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week for his performance in the Jan. 29 men's basketball game against Canisius, when he scored a career-high of 25 points. The Stags took down the Golden Griffins, defeating them 84-77. So far this season, Cobb leads his entire team for scoring, averaging 10.1 points per game.

Women’s tennis had a tough start to their season as they were blanked by St. John’s. The Stags fell 7-0 on Friday, Jan. 29. The young team struggled to take any of the wins, with most Stags falling 6-1 to 6-2 in their matches. The Stags look to rebound this coming week as they take on Seton Hall at the Cullman Tennis Center in New Haven.

In the preseason poll, softball has been picked to take the MAAC championship once again. Last season, the Stags took down Monmouth to take the crown, while Canisius clinched the regular season title. The Golden Griffs have been voted to take second with Manhattan following in third place. Senior Lauren Filicia was selected to the Preseason All-MAAC team.

This week in sports: Friday, February 5 Women's Basketball vs. Niagara Men's Basketball at Monmouth, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 6 Women's Tennis vs. Seton Hall, 5 p.m.

After being named the MAAC Player of the Week, Kelsey Carey ‘17 was honored for her play that week by the website College Sports Madness.

Carey stepped up for her team last week averaging 22 points per game. In their game against Rider, Carey accounted for 33 percent of the team’s points while hitting 11 field goals in the second half. Later on in the week, Carey helped her team to get their first win against Monmouth on the road since 1998.

Photos contributed by Sports Information Desk

In this week's issue...

- Superbowl 50 Preview: Broncos vs. Panthers (Page 14) - Blatt fired, Tyronn Lue hired as new Cavs head coach (Page 15) - Senior TJ Neubauer drafted to Rochester Rattlers (Page 15) - Schatzlein joins illustrious 1,000 point club (Page 16)

Men's Tennis at Boston University, 10 a.m.

Sunday, February 7 Women's Basketball vs. Siena, 1 p.m.

Men's Basketball vs. Manhattan, 3:30 p.m.

Men's Tennis at Boston University, 10 a.m.

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Super Bowl 50 Preview: Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers

By Joseph Imbriani Contributing Writer Five months and 266 games later, it all comes down to Super Bowl 50 this Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco between the two best teams with the two best defenses in the league.

It has been a very up and down season for the Denver Broncos. They started the season off 7-0, even with Peyton Manning not playing well at all.

Following the Week 9 loss to the Colts in Indiana and the Week 10 embarrassment at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs, Manning injured his foot.

To replace him in came the second year quarterback Brock Osweiler. Osweiler led the Broncos to a 4-2 record and kept them within striking range of the No. 1 seed in the American Football Conference.

When it came time to play San Diego in the last game of the regular season, Osweiler was struggling, so really out of nowhere comes in Manning.

He ended up leading the Broncos to a win to end the regular season and two playoff wins that put him right back in the Super Bowl.

It has not at all been an up and down season for the Carolina Panthers. All year, their defense has been playing great and their run game has been among one of the best. Cam Newton has done a great job throwing the ball to a receiving core where the number one wide receiver is Ted Ginn.

Lastly, all year they have been finding ways to win football games. The only game that they did lose this season was against Atlanta in the Georgia Dome without Jonathan Stewart. Newton may be having one of the best seasons for anyone in recent history.

He is the only QB in history to throw for 30 or more touch-

downs and rush for 10 or more touchdowns in the same season.

After a phenomenal regular season, Carolina put away the Seahawks early in the divisional round and absolutely pummeled the Cardinals in the National Football Conference Championship game, which has landed them in their second Super Bowl in franchise history.

For each of these teams, the game is going to come down to matchups. Manning and the Denver offense have not gone up against a defense like Carolina’s all season, and it is very fair to say that Denver is struggling offensively.

They only put up a combined 43 points in the first two rounds of the playoffs, while Carolina has scored a combined 55 points in the first half of their first two playoff games. If Denver wants to compete with a team that has scored more points than they have in their first two games, they are going to have to do better.

It is a very similar situation for Carolina. Denver has the number one defense in the NFL and they have been giving their opponents’ passing offenses headaches all season long with their top notch pass rush and top notch secondary. From the surface of it, this looks like a game that will have a lot of defense and not very much scoring.

There’s a lot on the line for one person in particular in this game. For Manning, a win would mean going out on top and putting himself on another level in regards to some of the best QBs of all time.

Right now, a lot of people look at him as someone who has not had very much success in the playoffs in comparison to others such as Tom Brady, Joe Montana, John Elway and others. He has the ability to retire with a winning playoff record (14-13), and also become the only QB to win a Super Bowl with at least two different teams.

Contributed by Creative Commons Peyton Manning (top) looks to win his second championship. Cam Newton (left) has three touchdowns and 496 passing yards in the playoffs. Super Bowl 50 will be held at Levi's Stadium (right) this year.

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Your 2015-2016 4x5 Columnists:

Patrick Kiernan, Alfredo Torres, Meaghan Conlon and Jesse Erickson

Super Bowl 50! Who you got?

What can you say of the Cavs under Head Coach Tyronn Lue?

Did you actually watch the ProBowl?

One month done, what can you say about the start to the second semester?

Basketball double header this weekend, will you be there?

Panthers! Cam gets a bad rep, and for no viable reason. He's got a great work ethic and dance moves that I could only wish for.

I mean they're playing fine with him as coach, but what's with him getting the nod for All Star coach?

He coached like all of three games when that news broke, which is bull. LeBron might not like him by season's end, either.

HA. No. Instead, I made some BOMB mac and cheese. I chopped up ground beef and made some hamburger mac & cheese. Most advanced cooking experience of my life by far.

Don't want to talk about it. Next.

HA. No. Haven't been to a Fairfield sporting event since my last week as sports editor a year ago. Umm, go Stags though ...

I've got to go with Cam and the Panthers. They've been having a great year, it would be a shame for them to end in disappointment.

But Cam's Dab has to be one of the best — I've got to see a Super Bowl Dab!

They've actually been playing pretty dominant. I mean, 5-1 and they beat the Spurs and you know how tough that is; even the Orlando Magic couldn't do that.

Nahh man nahh.

I can honestly say I'm enjoying all my classes, my teachers are pretty cool too which makes it better.

Haven't had much work, which is a dream come true. Thank the good Lord!

Of course, if I'm not there, I don't think anyone will go. Gotta support my fellow Stags this weekend — we've got some stiff competition facing Siena and Manhattan.

Panthers. I'm not a huge football fan, but I just want Verna (hey Meaghan Conlon Fern!) to be happy.

I'm waiting for him to screw up so LeBron can get him fired too...

Of course not. Sunday is the day for editing Mirror articles and doing homework.

Hahahahahahahahahahaha. Stress.

That is all.

Nope, gotta go home to celebrate my grandma's 80th birthday. But let's go Stags!

Not gonna lie, first thought that came to mind was the Bruins ...

I'm sorry. Sorry I'm useless.

Princesses (cough LeBron) shouldn't get away with this... NO ONE LIKES THE LITTLE GIRL IN FIRST GRADE THAT CRIES AND GETS HER TEACHERS FIRED. No one.

I had to ask what this was and Alfredo told me I should answer this question with a "No" because if I had watched it, I would be weird.

I think it is cruel and unusual punishment that the Study Abroad Program actually allows you to travel Europe for four months and then makes you come back to this place...

No. But, I just want to say that everytime a question like this is asked, Pat answers it the same exact way, which means he's been answering it like this for an entire year and no one cares. #beef

Because we have witty things to say ...

Patrick Kiernan Editor-in-Chief

Alfredo Torres Sports Editor

Executive Editor

Jesse Erickson (still) Italian Spy

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Wikimedia/Creative Commons A season after David Blatt led the Cavaliers to their first Finals appearance since 2007, he was abruptly fired. Tyronn Lue was immediately signed to a three-year deal to become the Cavaliers new head coach.

Blatt fired, Tyronn Lue becomes Cavs head coach

By Conor O'Brien Contributing Writer

On Jan. 22, the Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the NBA when they announced that they had parted ways with head coach David Blatt.

This comes in the middle of Blatt’s second year with the team; the Cavaliers were at a 30-11 record at the time of his firing, giving them possession of the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

In his first year with the team, the Cavaliers went 53 -29 in the regular season. The Cavs eventually won the East before falling to the Golden State Warriors 4-2 in the NBA Finals.

Blatt made history when he and Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr became the first case of two rookie head coaches facing each other in the Finals.

Blatt’s firing came just four days after the Cavaliers were decisively dropped by the Warriors 120-90, the second time this season that the Cavs have lost to Golden State.

Cavaliers’ General Manager David Griffin released a statement citing that Blatt had “a lack of fit with our personnel and our vision.”

However, many have suspected that the primary rea-

son for Blatt’s dismissal is that he did not get along with Cavaliers superstar LeBron James. James has a history of burning through head coaches.

After going through a carousel of head men in his first stint in Cleveland, it was rumored that one of his primary reasons for leaving the Miami Heat in 2014 was because the Heat refused to fire head coach Erik Spoelstra.

It has been well-documented that James has not seen eye-to-eye with Blatt. During last year’s playoff run, there were several times where Blatt and James were spotted in a heated argument.

Against Chicago in the Eastern Conference semifinals, James openly admitted to rejecting Blatt’s play call in the huddle before the final play of the game.

James has openly spoke about how he wishes to be coached by a former NBA player, and while Blatt did have an extensive career in the Israeli Premier league, he never played in the NBA. Blatt’s replacement, now former assistant coach Tyronn Lue, has experience as an NBA player, further leading to the speculation that James was behind Blatt’s dismissal.

While many have seen this move as shady by the Cavaliers, it does make sense on a few levels. When the

Cavaliers signed James in free agency and traded for Kevin Love back in the summer of 2014, it was clear that Cleveland was on a mission to win a championship.

However, consistent and decisive defeats at the hands of the Golden State Warriors have shown that the Cavs are not ready to win a championship.

With James on the wrong side of 30 and Blatt showing no signs of cracking the Warriors any time soon, the Cavaliers had to act decisively in order to try and spark something from the team.

After losing their first game under Lue, the Cavaliers have had the look of a different team. The team is operating under a much faster tempo offensively, and Love is playing his best basketball since his days with the Timberwolves.

It was clear that the team’s ceiling with Blatt was winning the Eastern Conference. With the team chasing a championship, Lue’s tweaks to the offense are enough to offer hope in the event that the team faces Golden State again in the finals.

The person whose legacy is most at stake now is James. Whether or not it is fair, the media will place the bulk of Blatt’s firing on James’ shoulders. If the Cavaliers fall short again, do not be surprised if they go head coach hunting once more.

Stag Spotlight: TJ Neubauer drafted to Rochester Rattlers

By Jesse Erickson Co-Sports Editor Senior captain TJ Neubauer couldn’t have asked for a better start to his final year of lacrosse with Fairfield after he was just selected by the Rochester Rattlers in the Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft. The midfielder was the 34th overall pick in the draft, making him the 18th Stag in men’s lacrosse history to be drafted or signed to the MLL. “I didn’t really see this coming,” said Neubauer. “I knew a few teams were interested in me because the coaches had gotten phone calls, but I didn’t really have any expectations or anything.”

Not only was he drafted to a MLL team, his fourth round pick to the team makes him the highest selected lacrosse draft pick in nine years at Fairfield. Although humbled by the experience, the two-time captain is looking forward to finishing his senior year on the field at Rafferty Stadium.

“I was pretty excited,” said Neubauer, “I was sitting in class and had gotten a few text messages. It’s a cool experience, but right now I’m more focused on the season ahead.”

Neubauer has a lot to look forward to in his final year with the Stags.

Last season, Neubauer was pivotal in helping his team take the regular season championship in their first year playing in the Colonial Athletic Association. Neubauer scored a team high of 31 goals, posting four hat tricks and had 10 multiplegame goals.

He has seen this success from the start of freshman year. Unlike other newcomers, Neubauer started in all 14 games and totaled 16 points his first year with the team.

During his sophomore year, he finished the season posting a combined total of 38 points, 33 of those points coming from a team-high number of goals. He was ranked 13th in the nation for his .485 shot percentage and went

on to be named to the All-NEILA (New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association) and All-ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) first team.

During his three seasons with the Stags, it’s no surprise Neubauer was drafted to a professional team. However, he added that he never thought he would be able to make such an impact on Fairfield athletics.

“It’s pretty humbling,” said Neubauer. “I just came to Fairfield hoping to somehow make an impact on the team, but so far, it has exceeded my expectations of what I initially first saw of myself.”

As one of the three captains this spring, Neubauer is hoping to help the 12 new freshman make the same kind of impact he had during his career with the Stags.

His goals, both personal and for his team, remain high.

“My hopes for the team are to obviously win the CAA Championship and make the NCAA [National Collegiate Athletic Association]

tournament,” said Neubauer. “My personal goals are probably to lead the team as best as possible and hopefully make All-American of some sort.”

As his final season approaches rapidly, Neubauer is set to take the field on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Rafferty against the University of Richmond.

Contributed by Sports Information Desk Senior TJ Neubauer led his team in goals over the last two seasons and becomes the 18th Stag to be drafted or signed to Major League Lacrosse.

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Schatzlein joins illustrious 1,000 point club

Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Senior Kristin Schatzlein becomes the 28th Stag all-time to join the 1,000-point club. In her game against Canisius, Schatzlein scored a game high of 14 points, with four shots coming from beyond the arc.

By Jesse Erickson Co-Sports Editor

the Year averaged 4.4 points a game during her start with the team.

During her sophomore year, she was averaging 9.7 points per It was a good game, making a huge contribution of 64 three-pointers. By her juJust as the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament approaches, senior captain Kristin Schatzlein has just become one of accomplishment for me. nior year, Schatzlein was clearly skilled and posted a .883 free throw the best three-point shooters in Fairfield women’s basketball his- I was just happy to have percentage. She started and played in all 13 games, averaging 11.6 points a game. tory recording 1,000 points, making her the latest member of the my family and friends “Obviously, I didn’t play as much as a freshman but I kept going 1,000-point club. Now, about midway through her final season, she around me and I'm just and now I’m a lot more consistent,” said Schatzlein, “and that’s nice has logged a record number of 196 three-pointers. because I can help everyone out.”

Just about two minutes into the Jan. 24 game against Canisius, thankful I could be here Currently, she’s averaging about 10.5 points a game and has a the 6-foot guard made her 1,000th point with her entire support to do this. .824 free throw shooting percentage. system to witness the moment.

Due to her performance and her achievement of 1,000 points, “It was a good accomplishment for me,” said Schatzlein. “I was she was named the National Jesuit Co-Player for the week of Jan. 18, just happy to have my family and friends around me and I’m just -Kristin Schatzlein '16 2016. Schatzlein is now the 28th Stag to be a part of the 1,000-point thankful I could be here to do this.” club.

Her family, friends and coaches have had quite the impact on As the achievements keep coming, Schatzlein remains humble with her goals in the athlete she has become. Schatzlein has been playing for years, and her father has played a huge role in helping her to become one of the most talented female basketball sight.

“I’d really like to win the MAAC tournament,” said Schatzlein, “that would be aweplayers at Fairfield.

Lee Schatztlein, who graduated from Bryant College in 1984, is still the second most some my senior year.”

As the tournament approaches, the Stags are currently on a three-game winning accurate shooter in Bryant’s men’s basketball history. Obviously, the apple doesn’t fall streak which will give them the necessary momentum to complete the rest of their far from the Schatzlein family tree.

Since her freshman year, the Stags have steadily grown, which has helped her be- season.

Schatzlein will be a key player as they look to take on Niagara on Friday, Feb. 5. come one of the most consistent players on the team. Fairfield University’s Freshman of

Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Senior Kristin Schatzlein currently leads her team in three-pointers with a total of 44. She is also averaging 36 minutes per game, and is second on the team with a total of 58 assists this year.