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THE MIRROR Independent student newspaper
Week of April 12, 2017
Vol. 42 Iss. 22
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Braving The Shave
Students and Faculty Shave Heads for Cancer By Juliana Sansonetti Co-News Editor
Clumps of hair fell to the floor of a makeshift stage set up in the Lower Level of the Barone Campus Center on April 7 as students and faculty shaved their heads in support of childhood cancer research for the annual St. Baldrick’s Day event. This year was the first time that St. Baldrick’s was represented by a club on campus. Previously, St. Baldrick’s was a one-day “Brave the Shave” event, but this year, there were fundraisers held year-round in support of the cause, including a Chipotle fundraiser, Panera Bread fundraiser and a grilled cheese fundraiser. The club, Students for St. Baldrick’s, also holds meetings and makes cards for pediatric cancer patients, according to co-president of the club Giuseppe Chiara ‘18. Co-President of Students for St. Baldrick’s Brendan Hunt ‘18 said that the goal for the year was to raise $6,000. Even before the “Brave the Shave” event, his goal was surpassed, raising close to $8,000 prior to the event. The amount raised surpassed that of previous years. Last year, the event raised $4,300 and two years ago, it raised $1,520, reported by an April 29, 2015 Mirror article and an April 20, 2016 Mirror article. “We made it into a club because we figured we could work on the awareness aspect as well as fundraise more [by] having a bunch of people helping us out,” said Hunt. Sophomore Robert Stewart, who shaved his head for the occasion, commented on the foundation. “I’ve been shaving my head for this foundation since I was in fifth grade. I’ve always done it in support of kids who don’t have the same opportunities as I do.” “I support St. Baldrick’s because they are responsible for most of the funding for childhood cancer research,” Stewart continued. The Fairfield chapter is now up to 100 members, added Hunt. As reported by Chiara, this year, the club raised a little over $10,600. 47 males and one female, Allison Devaney ’18, shaved their heads. This was an increase from the 28 participants last year, as reported by the April 20, 2016 issue of The Mirror. “It was just a spontaneous decision,” said Devaney about cutting her hair. “I didn’t know anything about it at first until this year.” Sophomore Elisa Castelli, who attended the event, said, “I have friends who are donating and who are braving the shave for this event and I wanted to come and support them.” Chiara further emphasized this point. “It’s such a great cause and such a great event. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation helps raise money for research for childhood cancer,” he said. To Chiara, this is a very important cause because only four percent of government funding for cancer goes to childhood cancer research, so the St. Baldrick’s Foundation helps to raise a large amount of the funding needed for this research. The participant who raised the most money was a nine-year-old boy named Owen Parker, who raised $1,642. Parker also shaved his head at the event. “My cousin Everett’s got brain cancer,” said Parker. “He’s only four … so I decided to help him out.”
Juliana Sansonetti/The Mirror Collin Paris ‘20 (bottom left), Allison Devaney ‘18, Nick Rucco ‘20, Joseph Taggart ‘18, Michael Nunziata ‘18 and Professor of English Colin D. Halloran (bottom right) shaved their heads and cut their hair.
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Campus Weighs in on Accessibility By Deanna Carbone Co-News Editor
Once construction on the Barone Campus Center began, students, faculty and staff had to change their route to the Rudolph F. Bannow Science Center and other buildings on the other side of campus. While many able-bodied students may not have had to put much effort into finding new routes to get around campus, those who are disabled were forced to adjust their travel plans. Senior Aimee Donohue, who relies on a wheelchair to move across campus, described the impact construction had on how she moves from class to class. “One day the path I’ve been taking for three years now has changed and I have to backtrack and think of a new route,” said Donohue. Construction has caused a great amount of change on campus, whether it be the tent outside the BCC or the lack of parking in the Aloysius P. Kelley Center, but those changes have had greater effects on those who need additional resources in terms of accessibility. Senior Meaghan Hamilton, who uses handicapped parking on campus for mobility reasons, has run into the issue of having school service vehicles in handicapped spots. Hamilton explained how this is problematic for those who are disabled in more ways than one. Juliana Sansonetti/The Mirror “First it promotes a culture on campus where the handiThe Fairfield community gathered in the RecPlex to commemorate those they know who have been diagnosed with cancer. capped spots are not used for actual disabled people,” said Hamilton. “This can be seen as trickling down effect — from administrative acts of ‘reserving’ handicapped spots, to school vehicles taking up the spots, down to students unloading their groceries in handicapped spots.” Associate Vice President for Facilities Management David their energy during the 12-hour function. tended the event, the final tally of money Frassinelli explained how facilities responded to the complaints of By Elizabeth O’Hara According to one of the chairs of the Re- raised from this past Friday night is over construction affecting accessibility on campus. Assistant News Editor lay team, Elizabeth Sheeran ‘17, it took about $53,000 dollars, about 5,000 more than last “There have been instances where construction activities have Being college students, cancer is one of eight months to prepare for this year’s event. year’s total amount of $48,000. According resulted in the elimination of [handicapped] spaces,” said Frassithe few things in our lives that does not cast “The fact that we can put on an event at to the Relay team, their goal this year was nelli. judgements. It does not care how old you are, the school that can make a difference in some- to raise $60,000. However, the amount of When the construction of the Marion Peckham Egan School how healthy you are, what you wear, what ca- one’s life, to me, makes all the emails, meet- donations raised so far is subject to increase of Nursing and Health Studies began, the parking spaces around reer you decide on or where you’re from. Can- ings, phone calls and frustration so worth it in with more online donations being accepted the construction sites were removed. Facilities responded by addcer does not sleep. the end,” said Sheeran. until August 31. ing new handicapped spots by Alumni Hall. Similarly, this past weekend, over 500 Sheeran also mentioned that the event For many of those involved and in Hamilton has been in touch with both the Department of Fairfield University students did not sleep ei- was made possible with generous donations attendance at the event, it was a very proRead Construction on Page
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ther. On Friday, April 7, Fairfield University kicked off the 11th annual Relay for Life, a 12-hour event that raises money for the American Cancer Society, according to the chair members of the Relay for Life Fairfield chapter. Students gathered in the University’s Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreation Complex to support and raise money for cancer research and patient support. Those participating had a range of activities to choose from. The University’s musical groups the Bensonians and Sweet Harmony kicked off the night with individual performances, as well as the music group Lords Chords who performed during the luminaria, a ceremony involving writing the names of those who have battled, are battling or have lost a battle with cancer on a candlelit bag. Many other activities, such as a showing of “The Fault in our Stars,” comedians and dancing games, allowed for the students to keep up
from the event’s performers, local businesses and the University, specifically the food provided by Sodexo. Sheeran decided to join the Relay team to support the American Cancer Society’s mission. “This is a chance for us to acknowledge and come to terms with the fact that the world we live in truly isn’t fair, but there is something we can do to help,” said Sheeran. Newcomer to the event, Silvana Cardona ‘20, credits the success of Relay for Life to all of the students who gathered to fight for a common ground. “I was overwhelmed by the amount of people who joined Relay on Friday. It was amazing to see the support system that we have here at Fairfield and I hope to see that grow little by little each year,” said Cardona. According to the chairs of the event, Relay for Life first started at Fairfield in 2007, with only a little over 100 registered participants. So far, with over 500 students who at-
found experience to come together for a common cause. “I’m part of the group Lord’s Chords that sang during the reflective walk and luminaria ceremony. It was really overwhelming and emotional to see everyone so supportive of each other,” said Katherine Barber ‘19. “We were all hugging and crying together on stage and then you look at everyone walking and they’re all crying and supporting each other too,” Barber continued. No one asks for cancer, no one wants it or wants to have to fight it. Because of this, many of those in attendance, including Sheeran, found it easy to give up one night of sleep. “We can all give up one night, 12 hours, to stand by a survivor, a caregiver, someone currently battling, someone affected or to stand in remembrance for someone we may have lost, and fight back,” said Sheeran.
Photo Contributed by Meaghan Hamilton Vehicle pictured parked across a hanndicapped space outside of Alumni Hall.
Seniors Take a Gamble on Mohegan Sun Trip By Elizabeth O’Hara Assistant News Editor
Jesse Erickson/The Mirror Seniors gambled at Mohegan Sun as part of an annual tradition for the graduating class.
On Saturday, April 8, members of Fairfield University’s senior class had the chance to dress to the nines and partake in a night of fine dining and casino excitement. The senior trip to Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., was recently taken over by the Fairfield University Student Association. According to FUSA’s Vice President-Elect and Director of Programming Molly Strang ‘18, many seniors favor the trip because it gives the senior class another opportunity to come together before graduation. In comparison to past trips, student attendance spiked. Due to the overwhelming interest in the event, FUSA decided to add two more bus-
es to the already planned four buses, in order to give more students the opportunity to attend. According to assistant director of student programs, Colleen Wilson ‘11, a total of 320 senior students were present at the casino. The six student buses departed from both campus and Veteran’s Park. “Once there, the students received casino and food vouchers which they were able to use at most of the restaurants,” said Wilson. In addition to the numerous restaurants to choose from, students over the age of 21 had the opportunity to try out some of the casino’s trademark features. Senior Jackie Marzigliano, who attended the trip, had reservations about gambling for the first time. “I had never gambled before so I didn’t
know what to expect and still had that big false hope that I could magically become rich from the experience,” said Marzigliano. While some students had minor complaints, such as Barbara Goger ‘17 who was a bit disappointed that the gambling voucher did not work on slot machines, the event was an overall success. “I’d say everyone had a fun time. It was nice there was so much to do, so if you didn’t want to gamble you had other options,” said Goger. While some students came home empty-handed, Marzigliano included, others were satisfied enough to have a memorable night with friends and classmates. “My roommate won $420 dollars playing blackjack alone. So even though I lost, it was still exciting to see her win so much,” said Marzigliano.
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The Mirror Reflects on this Week in Social Media Compiled by Deanna Carbone Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety. Friday, 4/7 11:52 p.m.- Public Safety responded to a complaint about an intoxicated male on the road offering motorists money for a ride back to Regis. The individual was found by the library and was safely taken back to his residence hall after the incident was documented. Saturday, 4/8 1:22 a.m.- Residence Life dispersed a large gathering at Townhouse 4 block when a young man who didn’t reside there was shouting profanities at both ResLife and Public Safety. He was written up and will be referred to student conduct. 3:40 p.m.- Clothes were reportedly taken from the Kostka laundry room sometime on Friday, April 7. Sunday, 4/9 2:03 a.m.- An individual broke the glass on a window pane of the east side entry door of Gonzaga Hall. The suspects were identified and have since become uncooperative with the investigation and thus were referred to student conduct for vandalism. 9:12 a.m.- A stop sign was stolen from McInnes Road. The matter is still under investigation. 2:09 p.m.- A pair of Bean Boots were stolen from Gonzaga Hall. Investigation concluded that a non-student was lead into the building by a resident who stole a variety of footwear outside of students’ rooms. The footwear has since been recovered and the student involved has been referred to student conduct. The non-student was issued a criminal trespass warning.
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Fairfield Starts Up Healthy Dose of Competition By Patrick Orkins Contributing Writer Aspiring entrepreneurs among Fairfield University’s student body pitched their ideas to a panel of investors during the sixth annual Fairfield StartUp competition held in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on April 6. In a style similar to ABC’s “Shark Tank,” students hoped to gain funding by convincing the representatives of the potential and viability of their product or service. The event was livestreamed on the Fairfield University website and audience members had the opportunity to text in their votes for their favorite groups and respond to various surveys. The Quick Center was nearly filled to capacity with students, faculty and business people who attended the showcase, according to the Dean of the Dolan School of Business Dr. Donald Gibson. Trees of Life was selected as the inves-
tor’s top pick among the companies and received a guaranteed $7,500 for first place, leaving them with $17,500 for funding after the showcase. Junior John Daniels’ company, College Place, came in second and was awarded $5,000 as a prize while Tempas, consisting of a team of four freshmen, came in third with $2,500. Tempas was voted as the audience favorite during the live textto-vote survey. The competition, which starts during the fall semester each year, tasks groups of students with developing a business model for their product or service. Mentors from the school of business, engineering and communications department are assigned to each group and assist in the development of each group’s idea. Gibson, also the StartUp Master of Ceremonies, reported that over 100 students in about 30 groups were part of the initial stages of the competition, before it was narrowed down to the final five groups.
“It’s just a great experience for the students. They really learn the nuts and bolts of what it takes to get a business started from researching their consumer base, competition, budgeting [and] just everything that goes into it,” said Gibson. As opposed to teams in past years, each group contained a mix of students from the school of business and the College of Arts and Sciences, with at least one engineer on each team or involved in creating the product or service. Two groups focused on providing a service to poorer areas of the world; Africa Requests aims to provide students at the University of Ghana with direct access to Apple and Samsung products at reasonable prices without the fear of receiving counterfeit products.The project was the result of three years worth of work from Julian Ashong ‘17 and his group mates Diandre Clark ‘18 and Kristine Miller ‘18. Read Students on Page
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The winning team Trees of Life, on the other hand, aims to bring a basic necessity and resource to the people of Haiti. The research initiative seeks to modernize a simple yet effective method of collecting water from tree branches employed by boy scouts and use mangrove trees, which are the only trees that live in salt water but produce fresh water. Trees of Life’s creators include Cameron Whitelaw ‘17 of the School of Business, School of Engineering’s Emily Yale ‘18 and Fairfield Prep senior Kevin Gallagher. The three remaining groups sought to provide a service through apps and websites to a target market on a more local scale. College Place, a website to connect students and landlords in the same area together to make finding off-campus housing easier, was inspired by creator John Daniels from the School of Business’s difficulty in finding housing on Fairfield Beach for his senior year. He hopes to streamline the process of finding housing for students while giving landlords a way to find ideal tenants through students’ grades and records. Tempas is a mobile platform that combines students’ personal and academic calendars and schedules to make finding a time and place to hangout simpler. The app was the collaborative idea of the all freshmen team from the School of Business consisting of Matthew Fanelli, Seamus O’Brien, Abigail Sakati and Richard Saganey, who found it challenging to manage newfound freedom as college students with their academic workload. The final product is the pre-existing company Blink, which uses a debit card for kids that allows parents to send and track where their children’s money goes to teach saving and spending habits via an app on their phone. The product was created by Kyle King ‘20 prior to his enrollment at Fairfield University. The panel of investors was comprised of alumnus Joseph Bronson ‘70, CEO of TheBronsonGroup LLC, Hugh Davis ‘95, co-founder of Critical Mix, Michael Garvey ‘89, founder of License Monitor, Inc. and Irina Novoselsky, president of Novitex Enterprise Solutions. After the pitch and a short discussion with each group, the investors pledged over $20,000 total between four of the groups. Money is only pledged and not invested, as it cannot be legally binding by law until a private meeting is held, according to Dr. Chris Huntley, Director of Fairfield StartUp and FUEL (Fairfield University Entrepreneur Labs). Blink cofounder Kyle King ‘20 was not legally allowed to discuss or disclose the financials of his company in public, as
he had already been in talks and partnered with banks and other companies, and had a talk with the representatives in private after the showcase. Dr. Huntley said, “By law, since he was dealing with real companies and negotiating contracts for funding of Blink, even in an event like this meant to show what happens behind closed doors he wasn’t at liberty to discuss his finances with the public.” Because these meetings are usually held behind closed doors, Dr. Huntley believes the showcase provides the audience with an insider look on something that wouldn’t otherwise be made public. Investors have the added benefit of having a formal business model proposal on hand to review the financial aspects and potential of each company, which the audience does not see.
“We have this problem now where we have to reinvent how we run the program because we can’t have these kids coming back each year giving the same pitch again and again,” says Huntley. He adds, “It’s a good problem to have, though.” “We have some very prodigious students involved in the competition this year, and it’s great that we can open StartUp up to students from all the schools here, not just business. The products and ideas they have just become so diverse and unique,” said Huntley. Senior Andrew Tavcar enjoyed the showcase, particularly the pitches from Africa Requests and Trees for Life, and said, “It was a good representation of our college and what we have to offer but also shows the impact we can have in improving the lives of people in developing countries.”
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Public Safety and the administration in order to ensure that the University issued vehicles or regular vehicles would not be in handicapped spaces, but she feels that they have not properly responded to her complaints. “The most important problem however is the impact that this has on actual disabled people,” said Hamilton. “The BCC parking lot was already a hectic place where it was hard to find a handicapped parking spot and now trying to find one in the middle of the day gets much harder.”
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Donohue added that the University has worked with her in order to enhance her college experience. “I think that the accessibility office is really great, I have worked really closely with them over the past four years,” said Donohue. “When I brought my car to campus, there was no handicapped space by McCormick Hall. Once I brought it to their attention, they added one for me.” Donohue has added that there have been bumps in the road for her due to construction because vehicles would park in spaces where she would normally drive her wheelchair. Jack Delaney, accessibility program coordinator, described the role of the Academic and Career Development Center (ACDC) regarding accessibility. Due to the construction on campus, ACDC has connected with DPS and Facilities in order to maintain accessibility on campus. “Given the amount of construction projects on campus currently, students and employees have expressed concerns and we, in turn, communicated with the appropriate offices and personnel to communicate the concerns,” said Delaney. While Frassinelli said that Facilities have added 342 temporary, regular parking spaces around campus, there have been issues with the actual behavior of the drivers taking up handicapped spaces when they don’t need it. In response to these actions, an email was sent out to the campus community to remind drivers of policies. Frassinelli placed emphasis on continuing to improve accessibility on campus. “If there is an area of concern with handicapped access, those concerns should be brought to our attention so we can do our best to take corrective action,” said Frassinelli.
Photo Contributed by Meaghan Hamilton The University ITS cart pictured above is parked in a space that is supposed to be set aside for unloading wheelchairs for handicapped parkers.
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Social Movements Should Not Be Commercialized By Lexi Thimble Opinion Editor
to be used to sell soda. Pepsi is a corporation, not a person. The idea that this particular ad went through multiple people and departments and was still apPepsi’s divisive new ad featuring Kendall Jenner has received proved is so clearly wrong. In this age of direct contact with celebrities much criticism since its release, as it rightly should. In placing Jenner and companies through Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and even Tumblr, at the head of a protest, Pepsi fabricates the image of a white savior interactions with average users and those who run the company acliberating the downtrodden minorities, which isn’t an acceptable visual counts make that connection feel real. So Pepsi’s lukewarm statement to The New York Times apologizing for their misstep isn’t evidence of the mistake of a single person. This effort to “project a global message of unity, peace and understanding” was a calculated move on the part of a company in the hopes to sell Pepsi. That’s what advertising is for — it’s to get consumers to open their wallets and go buy their products. If it comes across as creative or touches you in some way in the process, it’s only further proof of effective marketing. They’re only apologizing because they tried to appeal to our emotions like advertisers always do, but this time they did it in a way that made it blatant. We noticed, and it didn’t go well, so now they have to backtrack. It’s like they’ve been playing on our emotions from the shadows, but this time around a light went off and lit them up and we all noticed. I’m as susceptible to this as anyone; that Extra gum commercial about a couple’s relationship while a slow cover of “Can’t Help Falling in Love With You” plays? I’m a mess just thinking about it — that’s one of the softCreative Commons/Wikimedia Commons
est, sweetest ads ever, and it made me want gum, so kudos to Extra for tugging at my heartstrings. At the end of the day, though, Extra, just like Pepsi, was just trying to do that: get me to buy gum. That adorable couple isn’t real, and neither is Pepsi’s protest composed of outrageously attractive people from all ethnicities, races and sexualities coming together for an unspecified call to action that also involves a police standoff. And even if it were real, and Pepsi wanted to point-blank reference the Black Lives Matter movement, which it hinted to with the visual of a lone woman against a police brigade, you don’t use a rich, white woman to be the champion of minorities. Honestly, anyone from the Kardashian family would have been an extremely poor choice, so their inclusion of Kendall isn’t an exception. That’s not what a protest looks like; the marchers already seem happy and peaceful and one with each other, so what’s there to protest against besides the seemingly thirsty police officers? And even if it’s meant to say that the police were the only problems the marchers were protesting, how does it make sense to make Kendall Jenner, a woman with privilege coming not only from her skin color but from her wealth and celebrity status, the solution to this conflict? Again, this isn’t what a protest is. A protest is defiance, not appeasement, and quenching the thirst of a grumpy police officer isn’t an end to racism. Going forward, it’s great that commercials want to keep up with the changing events of the day and use that to their advantage for marketing purposes. But when it comes to appropriating an entire racial movement that only began because of the deaths of innocent people, all just to be used in an ad campaign led by a privileged, attentionseeking white girl, I draw a bold line in the sand. With the social unrest present in our country at this moment, companies need to keep away from trivializing what protests mean to the people who have had enough taken from them that it becomes the only way to have their voices heard.
Sexual Harassment Warrants Acknowledgement By Sabrina Musto Contributing Writer If there was a way to make a bold statement about sexual harassment, Mexico City has done it with their "Experimento Asiento," which means “an experiment with a seat.” The metro system in Mexico City made a splash earlier this year by changing one of the seats to look like a male’s body, including a penis, to raise awareness about sexual harassment. In the last week, the campaign videos have gone viral and received hundreds of thousands of views, and I will not be surprised if that number is soon in the millions. Sexual harassment and violence is a problem that needs to be combatted, and I believe that starts with making people more actively involved in caring. As a female I have been told numerous times “don’t yell rape, yell fire that way people will actually try to help,” which is so awful to even think about, but is sadly the reality of sexual harassment. Reported by a national survey conducted in 2016 by the Mexican Institute of Women, nine out of 10 women or girls who use public transportation feel unsafe while doing it. Living in fear of using your transportation system because you might be sexually harassed is so extremely sad and unfortunate, and unfortunately tactics like the one used in Mexico City might be the way to wake people up to the seriousness of the problem. I think that the seat idea is genius because I personally agree with the reason given by the campaign members for why they felt they needed to go to this extent. According to a New York Times article, one of the representatives of the campaign said, “In order to generate change, you need to create empathy,” meaning that the only way to get people to actually care about this issue is to show them how it really feels. While watching the video live from the metro system, you see individuals sit on the seat and immediately shoot back up because they did not notice at first. The riders look in disgust at the seat, men and women alike, and one man even tries to cover it up with a jacket which proves to be unsuccessful. Riders completely avoid the seat and will stand before sitting on the seat and being uncomfortable. Personally, this idea is the perfect way of showing people that no one wants to be put in an uncomfortable situation while doing something like taking their morning transport, yet sadly this happens all of the time. Showing people, specifically men, that this is something that is violent, not funny or something to be taken lightly, can give them incentive to either stop sexually harassing women or step in if they see an incident of sexual harassment. Some say that because this is such a public space, and that the tactic of using this seat is inappropriate.
Editorial Board "Proceed With Caution" Allison White Editor-in-Chief Andrew DaRosa Executive Editor Catherine Veschi Managing Editor
As you are sitting here reading this editorial, you aren't necessarily pondering upon the brevity of life, as worrying means you suffer twice according to our friend Newt Scamander in the film “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” However, for North Park Elementary School teacher Karen Elaine Smith and her student, 8-year-old Jonathan Martinez, the brevity of life came into fruition as Smith’s estranged husband, Cedric Anderson, marched into the San Bernardino, Calif. school and opened fire, killing both Smith and Martinez while also injuring another student. After the massacre, Anderson killed himself, thus being ruled a “murdersuicide,” according to CNN. While this is the second instance of extreme violence in the San Bernardino community in the past two years, following the terrorist attack that killed 14 people back in December of 2015, this
However, I think that this is the way to start the conversation about sexual harassment, with bold expressions of what victims of this endure. A victim of sexual harassment does not get to stand up and easily avoid the source of their discomfort, because often it is another person that actively engages and even can forcibly engage with the victim. It is so important to make a bold statement about such a serious issue, and there are still so many cases of sexual harassment and violence in the world today. If a campaign like "Experimento Asiento" can start a conversation and get people thinking and caring about the seriousness of sexual harassment, then I think it is a great thing. I do not think that a seat with a penis on it is any more inappropriate than an individual being sexually harassed and targeted on their commute, or in the workplace, or in all of the other public and private settings that sexual harassment occurs. Sexual harassment is inappropriate; trying to combat it is not.
wickedness should not deter individuals from living their life as they normally would. Though college is seen as a period of anxiety and constant worry, we can’t second-guess our security every time we step outside and go to a party or take a voyage to the beach. Worry seems to be ingrained in the minds of students and, consequently, their parents, as we constantly hear about incidents happening on college campuses that range from sexual assault to school shootings. While it’s important to always be on your guard just in case you witness any suspicious behavior, it’s also crucial that you don’t spend every minute of every day worrying about the potential occurrence of these incidents, because such tragedies are very rare in the grand scheme of things. Whenever occurrences like the recent murder-suicide at North Park Elementary School
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happen, they garner vast amounts of news coverage, and rightly so; however, the danger of this is that it causes audiences to be extra wary about going out late at night and overall more cautious than usual. As we mentioned earlier, it’s important for students to be on their guard when going out late at night, not just after a tragedy like this happens, but all year round. It’s true that an incident like this recent murder-suicide brings to the forefront the idea that as college students, we ought to be on our guard whenever we find ourselves in a suspicious situation. While this is the case, we must not let this take over our lives to the point where we’re constantly worrying about a tragedy occurring to us or our loved ones. Thus, we must not look at an event like the murder-suicide in San Bernardino with fear, but rather with increased caution.
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Christian Universities Must Hold True to Their Values What makes a Catholic school Catholic? Is it an institutional commitment to “being nice”? How about displaying papered admonitions to be “men and women for others,” or spasmodically saying the word “diversity”? Is that what it takes? Keeping a couple of Latin words in the mission statement must count for something. How about following Church teaching, even if it’s unpopular? I wouldn’t happen to mind much if a secular university were to make special arrangements for the housing of folks with gender dysphoria or other perceptions of their gender outside of male or female. First, it already happens on university campuses across the country. Most colleges today are obviously blank blueprints for the social engineering escapades of women’s studies professors who desperately need a new civil rights movement to keep their head above water in an America where the excesses of third wave feminism are becoming more opaque. These housing arrangements are none of my business, and don’t affect me in any real way, even if I don’t subscribe to the idea that it’s possible to escape basic facts of biology. This subgroup in our population deals with a number of challenges, and it makes intuitive sense that these arrangements would be offered at an irreligious institution. It’s obvious to any observer — America’s social values are
shifting rapidly to the left. There’s little use in being a twentyyear-old Shaw Moore from Footloose; the culture war just doesn’t look good for Catholics of the Bill Buckley stripe. Water under the bridge. But when a Catholic school, like Fairfield University, actively disobeys the clear teachings of the Church by planning to implement “gender inclusive housing” in the fall of 2017, the ethical variables involved change. How long do you think a public school would receive federal funding if it violated the laws of its parental organization, the American government, and mandated prayers in school? Why are Church teachings any more optional for a Catholic school? I suppose principle doesn’t pay for a renovated dining hall. The Church’s teaching is straightforward: men are men and women are women, made in God’s own image. There are reams of dogmatic reflections over compassion to trans people, and an empathy for their plight, but maintain very clearly that the boundaries of the gender binary are a sacred institution. Pope Francis, who has elicited proselytization from even the most religiously disillusioned on the American left for his ex tempore non-orthodoxy, has likened the import of gender ideology into developing nations as “ideological colonization,” and has expressed dismay that “children – children! – are taught in school that everyone
can choose his or her sex.” Ultimately, the Roman pontiff claims that “[a] great enemy of marriage today is the theory of gender.” This argument isn’t about the proper disposition towards folks with gender dysphoria, whose struggles evoke empathy, or over the accommodations that ought to accompany them in public places. I don’t scurry out Church teaching to beat dissenters over the head with the rod of catechetical authority. The argument is solely over whether an institution that describes itself as Catholic, to which students voluntarily apply and attend, should disobey the Church in favor of the zeitgeist of secular leftism. I like my university. It’s a vibrant community with caring faculty and staff. Yet Fairfield, in my time here, has presumed its status as a Catholic school can be retained by having a chapel on campus and making vague allusions to “social justice.” The school has concurrently maintained a healthy dose of moral relativism to satiate the appetites of growing nationwide constituencies of campus leftists who seek to wholly upend the most basic moral conceptions of the Church. It’s a model that deftly pays the bills, and it allows the school to keep a foot in both camps. Post a flyer about Eucharistic adoration on Monday, invite Planned Parenthood to campus Tuesday. Somewhere it says that no one can serve two masters. Whoever said that probably never read Peggy McIntosh.
Thoughts on the dining hall tent? Maddie Craig '19
"I think it's gonna be OK, as long as his nice weather holds up. I understand why it has to be done but I could also see it getting really hot and crammed under there, but I'm hoping for the best."
Elisa Castelli '19
"I think the tent is defintely going to be a unique experience, but I've heard a lot of rumors about the great stuff the school is trying to incorporate within the tent, so I'm actually very excited for it."
Connor O'Rourke '20
"When I heard that we were going to be eating in a tent I thought, 'Great, I'll get a chance to be closer to nature and everything in the great outdoors.' I think it'll be some good banter altogether." Photos contributed by Maddie Craig, Connor O'Rourke and Elisa Castelli
Brexit Promotes Global Division By Ariana Puzzo Online Editor-in-Chief “It’s not EU, it’s May.” That was a message that I saw written on a chalkboard outside of a pub as I walked back from class in London on March 29. The message was in reference to how on that same day, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50, which effectively begins the formal process of Brexit. Brexit, the U.K.’s planned withdrawal from the European Union, has had a continued presence in international media coverage and daily presence on all U.K. media platforms. Despite the 2016 referendum vote occurring in June 2016, the formal process of leaving the EU will take up to two years, set to conclude in March 2019, according to BBC News. The decision to vote Leave last June was reflected by several desires of those who voted for Brexit. The BBC News article further explained that those in favor of the U.K.’s departure stated that they felt the EU was repressing their economic, sovereign and democratic capabilities, and that they wanted to reclaim these powers. However, a significant factor that has received staunch criticism is the desire by Leave campaigners and voters to regain Britain’s full control of its borders, which would limit the number of people from other EU countries entering the U.K. to live or work. Brexit not only reveals how the U.K. views immigrants, but it also reflects our global culture’s perception of what immigration means for our job markets, as well as how immigrants affect our social climate and our notion of safety. Following the 2016 referendum, more than one hundred instances of hate crimes and racial abuse were reported in the U.K., according to The Independent. Additionally, it was reported that the acts were EU-related by alleged perpetrators. In certain neighborhoods on the day of the referendum result, signs such as “Leave the EU, no more Polish vermin” were distributed in the respective mailboxes of Polish families, according to The Independent, prompting fear and the understanding that the socio-political
context would be shifting now that the Leave campaign won the majority support of the people. The spike in hate crimes in the U.K. following the 2016 referendum would then be mirrored months later when hate crimes spiked across almost all 50 U.S. states in the 10 days following the U.S. 2016 Presidential Election, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, an American nonprofit legal advocacy organization. The anti-immigrant sentiment is not condensed to one area, but is evidently part of a much larger problem, which is exacerbated by our global leaders vilifying groups of people as “the other.” Immigrants are then painted with a broad brush as coming in to take our jobs and compromise our respective nations’ security, and through that rhetoric, the general public feels validated in expressing xenophobic remarks or on a separate level, “taking action” against particular groups of people. Perhaps Niall Ferguson for The Boston Globe put it best when he said that Brexit should not be referred to as a divorce, but rather as a schism. A schism, by definition, is a division between parties caused by differences of opinions or beliefs. Ferguson explains that normally, both parties seeking a divorce have set goals: namely child custody and redistribution of property. Therefore, regardless of how acrimonious a divorce may become, the ultimate goals tend to be presented in a glass box. More so, it is impossible to view Brexit in the same way, because although we have seen other countries in the past, and currently our own, behave similarly toward immigrants, it is still largely uncertain where we will go from here. Schisms, much like hate, are deeply rooted and more so, are both generally long lasting and unable to be resolved in a set time frame. Therefore, while leaders, supported by their base, continue to capitalize on the fears of the people, the fears are not morally valid and they should not reflect how our different countries view people who may, by culture or appearance, be different from us.
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Triggered: A STudenT PerformAnce
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Performing for Change Inspired by Meme Culture By James DellaRocca Contributing Writer Mental health is a topic that not many people want to talk about. In our society, it can be seen as taboo to have a mental illness or disability or to even speak about it. However, Fairfield University’s Performing For Change decided to tackle this stigma in their latest show, “Triggered,” which was performed at the Black Box Theatre at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and co-directed by Meaghan Hamilton ‘17 and Kaadiana Barnes ‘17. The performers decided to dedicate the show to a supporter, the late Fairfield professor of communications, Dr. Gisela Gil-Egui. The show opens showcasing three separate apartments, one with Mara (Hamilton) and Mae (Kayla Craig ‘19), Max (Katie Barrera ‘18) and Silve (Erin Nordgren ‘19), and Violet (Raven Malave ‘17) and Ronnie (Catherine Pezzella ‘17), with the different pairs revealing pieces of the struggles they deal with in their morning activities like waking up and getting out of bed. The various characters all decide separately to go to an open mic night at a local café. They all become visibly upset when the hosts begin to make very inappropriate jokes, culminating in a jest about “the R-word.” Meeting up outside the building, they all come to an agreement to boycott this café and do their own open mic night. The plot then follows the lives of the characters between the open mic nights and further explores the struggles each have. There were many emotional moments throughout the show and for the extremely intense scenes, the performers included a trigger warning in the program. Two of the most emotionally draining scenes were when Silve spoke about her experience with her illness and hospitalization and Violet’s panic attack at school. Silve and her roommate Max were arguing about whether Silve should go get help for her illness and Silve began to breakdown. She was reliving the horrible times she had when the hospital orderlies forced drugs down her throat and watched all the sedated patients wander the hospital as zombies. Violet experiences a panic attack at school when she learns that her dog has died. Her friend, who doubts she has any real problems, watches in fear as she doesn’t know what to do as another student calls Violet’s therapist to help her during the attack. One of the most powerful parts of the whole performance was after the conclusion, where the actors came to the foreground and read off the different mental illnesses and disabilities
portrayed in the performance, asking people to raise their hands if they struggled with one of them. The cast members raised their hands when reading out the names of various mental illnesses, signifying that they have that illness or know someone dealing with that illness. One flaw that the performance had was that it lacked the development of a few of the minor characters. Some of the scenes lasted at most a minute and didn’t give some of the characters time to shine in the spotlight. Some of the characters were introduced only in the last scene of the open mic night, so it was hard to have an emotional connection to them. The newer characters, such as Antonia (Molly “Anton” Martin ‘18) and Rob (Robert Padilla ‘17), didn’t have a strong enough connection with the audience. They just read their poems and left the stage. The message was hard hitting and real because all members of the cast were writing from their own experiences. “Triggered” was a visceral performance that tried to eliminate some of the stigma surrounding mental illnesses and other disabilities that millions of people suffer from.
Performing for Change actors take the floor in the Black Box Theater while performing a series of scenes to audience members. James DellaRocca/The Mirror
Benefit Concert to Reunite Families By Cara Lee Assistant Vine Editor “A million miles and we're riding high, To fight the dragons from an era long gone by. A lifetime never lasted so long — thundering horses bolt away to worlds beyond.” Prophets, Dukes and Nomads by Blue Coupe could be one of dozens of songs performed at the annual Family Re-entry benefit concert and for this cause, rock n’ roll has never sounded better. Featuring the band Blue Coupe, made up of former Blue Oyster Cult and Alice Cooper band members, all proceeds from the April 13 event at the Warehouse at Fairfield Theatre Company will benefit the Family Re-entry program. Family Re-entry is a non-profit organization based in Norwalk and Bridgeport, Conn. that assists men who have recently been released from incarceration. Through a variety of community based programs, Family Re-entry has spent the past 33 years reducing the likelihood that these men will re-offend and be rearrested or reincarcerated. Their goal? To disrupt the intergenerational cycle of incarceration where children with parents who are or were incarcerated are more likely to go through similar circumstances. Yet, this is no easy task and for many of these men, a lifetime really “never lasted so long.” According to Executive Director Jeffrey Grant, some of these men are released with advanced behavioral health concerns that they developed during or before their incarceration, while others need support and time to learn how to find jobs, housing or how to re-integrate themselves into their families.
“It is vital that we reach these individuals at critical junctures in their lives,” Grant continues, “and provide them with enough support so that they can have every opportunity to achieve, learn and grow as citizens who are not forced to return to the kind of activity that caused them to be incarcerated in the first place." Proclaimed on the Family Re-entry website as being the first previously incarcerated person in the United States to be appointed as Executive Director of a major criminal justice non-profit, Grant is in a particularly unique position to be able to make a huge difference in the lives of the men who attend Family Re-entry programs. “Our hopes for the concert,” Greg Walsh, who is the president of Family Re-entry, said, “are fundraising, a good time for everyone; great music from a great band, and some awareness for the Family Re-Entry cause.” “Currently, there are over 2.3 million people incarcerated in the United States and over 70 million with criminal records,” Grant explained. With programs like the Family Reentry organizations, these numbers can continue to go down, helping not only these men and their families, but also lowering the amount of tax dollars spent on those who are incarcerated. With a projected goal to raise $90,000 to support their programs, tickets are being sold at the Warehouse for $50 each. The company hopes to beat the past attendance records at the concert by selling at least 400 tickets by the start of the concert at 7:30 p.m. on April 13.
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Coming up Roses
By Nicole Funaro Online News Editor/Fashion Columnist
Grey skies, bare trees and rainy days won’t be around for long, and with them will disappear our dark, heavy winter sweaters that have overstayed their welcome. So when the sun comes out and the flowers begin to bloom around campus, we will understandably want to dress in a way that reflects the energy that spring ushers in — and where better to look for inspiration than nature. A major trend for spring 2017, florals aren’t just what we’ll soon be seeing when the dogwood trees bloom in the Quad. In fact, they’ve been all over the runway since 2016, according to Vogue, making appearances in men’s and women’s clothing from the likes of Alexander McQueen, Tory Burch and Gucci. But the floral trend isn’t just produced by highfashion designers and runway models; pieces in the spring-inspired print can be found across all brands, styles and budgets. Take Forever 21, for example. Their men’s department boasts tons of floral print tops for guys, ranging from a T-shirt in a tropical print for only $12.90 to a vintage-inspired collared shirt with a wide, flared Cuban-style collar done in a subtle floral and vibrant colors for $48. But if solid tops are more your speed, florals can also be injected through completer pieces, like jackets or shoes. A $99 floral bomber jacket from Nordstrom combines the print with the trendy bomber-style silhouette and features a pale floral on a black background for a dynamic look. To incorporate the trend in a more subtle way, try floral sneakers; Vans sells a range of sneaker styles that never top $65, all featuring various floral prints designed to fit anyone’s style. Women’s clothing offers a bit more diversity in terms of apparel items, thus presenting more opportunities to test out the trend. To start in a subtle way, try a hair accessory like a $12 floral headband from Topshop; the twist-front design, subdued print,
and soft colors make for an accessory that can be worn well beyond spring. But if you want something that will carry you from the many end-of-the-year parties and beach days into summer vacation, the convertible romper from Lulu’s will provide all the versatility and style you need this season. Available in three floral prints, the straps of the romper can be manipulated into virtually any neckline and back silhouette combination you wish, delivering several separate looks all for the price of $48. With all these choices and more awaiting your spring wardrobe, your look will be coming up roses in no time.
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My Secret Garden By Colby Swope Contributing Writer at the Inkwell
Wind wraps through the trees with a deathly moan Bright colors fade and wash into the earth With dust and dark and the crumbling stone Leaving it all to enter the unknown Flowers wilting, grey instead of green Now here I lay while my flesh turns to bone
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Bring me the black rose the one all alone Sing me a song in my secret garden With dust and dark and the crumbling stone I’ve many regrets so much to atone The beautiful pain leaves just a numb ache Now here I lay while my flesh turns to bone Life so fleeting, nothing more than a loan Vines wind through my hair and into my skin With dust and dark and the crumbling stone The past rots, making my blasphemous throne Life turns to death and we sleep forever With dust and dark and the crumbling stone Now here I lay, while my flesh turns to bone
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The Mirror Abroad: Ariana's London Experience By Ariana Puzzo Online Editor-in-Chief
As the weather continues to warm up in London, everyone is making a beeline for the door so that they can enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Believe it or not, the weather is beautiful here – I definitely did not expect that when preparing for the semester – and every day on my way to class, I always see people in squares or parks, lounging on benches or laid out on blankets. While London has quite a few outdoor options if you are looking to get some sun or find a nice place to do your work, the following are my personal favorites. 1. Russell Square – I cross through Russell Square every day to get to my classes and as the weather started to warm up, I started seeing less people huddled in the local cafés, instead opting to eating their lunch outside on the benches. The square is currently in bloom and there are plenty of places to spread out with friends or on your own if you are done with classes for the day, but have no desire to return to your accommodation. Personally, I have spent time on the benches reading and drinking hot chocolate, which is the perfect combination on a mild, spring day.
2. Hyde Park – Due to its size, Hyde Park is the perfect place to walk – or go cycling, if you are feeling ambitious. Despite not being the ideal place to relax since the
seating options are few to none, it offers beautiful foliage in Kensington Gardens, especially in the springtime, and you can also visit Kensington Palace if you are looking to sightsee. 3. Regent’s Park – Regent’s Park is perhaps the most picturesque of the parks that I have included on the list. It has numerous café options if the weather is unappealing and you want to warm up inside, but it also has plenty of benches surrounding the expanse of the lake. It is especially nice to watch people in the boats on the lake when it is sunny outside. If all else fails, you can always people watch in the park, which can be incredibly interesting since every time I have visited, I have seen people from different walks of life.
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4. Green Park – While I have only visited Green Park on one occasion and it was in passing, the open, green grass was inviting on the sunny day. The only downside of this particular park is that if you use the seats provided on the lawn, you will have to pay a fee to keep it for a set amount of time. Otherwise, I would highly recommend looking into the rates or other areas of the park where you can enjoy some sunshine and good company.
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Netflix Series Shows the Rise of Hiphop By Alexandra Thimble Opinion Editor
“So I can ease the pain that life can bring/ Help them find the peace their spirit needs/I have been chosen for just what to do/To make a world of love for me and you.” So goes the refrain of “I’ll Keep A Light in My Window,” a Caston & Majors original covered by the fictional girl disco group “Mylene Cruz and the Soul Madonnas.” There’s a simple way to hear this song in all its groovy glory and to understand who Mylene Cruz and her Soul Madonnas are and it’s by doing the following: watching Netflix’s “The Get Down.” “The Get Down” is promoted as a story of the rise of hip hop in the Bronx in the late ‘70s and how rap began its path to prominence. It becomes apparent very quickly that “The Get Down” isn’t meant to be a run-of-the-mill history lesson and even though music is an integral part of it, the characters are what makes the music worth listening to. With Part II of season one’s release on April 7, the characters I’ve missed since last summer are back in the pursuit of their dreams and the untangling of their identities. “The Get Down”’s main character, Ezekiel “Zeke” Figuero (Justice Smith) continues piecing together the plan he sees for his future, trying to reconcile the part of himself that wants a better education and a way out of the poor neighborhood he grew up in with his ardent passion for his music and his friends. His girlfriend, Mylene (Herizen F. Guardiola), finds a similar struggle in her rising fame as a disco star and the pressure put on her by her family and her record label to serve their own interests. If you’re wondering if “The Get Down” is for you, as some people use the excuse of “I don’t like hip hop so I won’t like it,” look for similarities between what it offers as a show and what makes a good show in general. Like any quality TV show, “The Get Down” falls short of its quality if any of its key ingredients go missing: tight storytelling, that it is believable and truthful, great music, imaginative visuals, character complexity and the plot twists and cliffhangers audiences love to hate. Part II does not disappoint when it comes to any of these points, carrying on the
pattern set by Part I. When it comes to storytelling, not a moment goes wasted and no single scene passes without a greater contribution to the overall narrative. In regards to music, it’s as if the music is a character; the show is meant to show the rising progression of rap in popular music, but in 1978 when the second part is set, disco still rules the airwaves and rapping with a DJ scratching at two records is an alien concept. Its development at a small level with Zeke and his group the Get Down Brothers is shown at constant odds with the popularity of disco, even with some mention to the formation of punk rock, and is a fascinating struggle that lies at the core of the story. If you’re a cinematic nerd (like myself), “The Get Down” is beyond satisfying. The show was created, produced and its first episode was directed by Baz Luhrmann, famous for his direction of “Moulin Rouge!” and “The Great Gatsby” with Leonardo DiCaprio. Like his version of “Gatsby,” his episode of “The Get Down” and the episodes that follow simply glitter. It’s a visually stunning show, contrasting the brown rubble and fuzzy grayness of the Bronx with dark club interiors lit by multicolored fairy lights, reflections from disco balls and splashes of color from the endless graffiti designs. The Bronx of “The Get Down” draws you in with its promise of creation as much as it scares you away with the danger of drug deals gone wrong and gangs around every corner. The title of the very first episode does this feeling the most justice: “Where There Is Ruin, There Is Hope For Treasure.” That’s how “The Get Down” drew me in initially, how it made me excited to see it return and why it makes me desperate to see more. On the surface for these characters, there is only ruin and dead end futures. But they themselves produce the treasure the show turns out to be and you can’t for a second look away. So if the curiousity is killing you and you just want to take the easy way out, you can always go search “I’ll Keep a Light in My Window” on Spotify and be done with it. But between Mylene and the Soul Madonnas, Zeke and his Get Down Brothers, and all the other magical, brilliant aspects that this show has to offer, this newest single is going to leave you wanting more in a way that only “The Get Down” can satisfy.
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Cara's Cuisine: An Easter Dessert By Cara Lee Assistant Vine Editor
This is a fun and easy recipe perfect for any time of the year, but when marshmallows can be replaced with Peeps around Easter, it makes for a very colorful dessert. Any color or flavor of Peeps can be used, just don’t mix two different colors in the same broiler or those bright yellows, pinks and blues will turn a particularly disgusting shade of brown. This recipe makes about 30 marshmallow eclairs. When finished, serve on a bed of jellybeans, and put out a dessert your family, friends and most importantly, you, will love!
dough individually. Mix each egg in thoroughly before putting in the next one. A smooth dough, more watery than the previous, will form. Keep mixing until the dough seems to lower. 6. Transfer it to a piping bag (or just use a Ziplock bag with a piece of the tip cut off) and squeeze into one inch mounds on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. 7. Smooth out any peaks caused by the piping with a wet fingertip.
8. Bake for 20 minutes at 375°, then reduce the heat to 350° WITHOUT opening the oven. Continue baking for 15 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the pastries in the oven for 10 more minutes. 9. Remove from the oven and use a knife to cut small ‘x’s into the bottom of each pastry and put them on a cooling rack with the ‘x’ facing upwards to allow the insides to cool. The Fluff
The Pastry Shells ½ cup butter ⅔ cup water ¾ cup flour 3 eggs 1. Preheat oven to 375˚ Fahrenheit. 2. Put a saucepan with the water and butter over medium heat. Stir frequently and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. 3. Add the flour and thoroughly combine, stirring until the dough easily pulls away from the side of the pan (one to three minutes). 4. Remove the pan from the heat and leave it to cool for five minutes. 5. Add and mix each egg into the
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20 Peeps 2 teaspoon water 2 teaspoon white sugar
1. Take the water and sugar and boil over low heat until the mixture begins to thicken — but don’t let it brown. 2. Set up a double boiler over low heat and melt the marshmallows. Stir frequently throughout the whole process. The marshmallows will melt slowly, first becoming melty with lumps, then starting to stick. 3. Once the marshmallows become sticky, pour in the water and sugar mixture. Continue to stir until the mixture is smooth. 4. While still hot, transfer the fluff into a container. 5. Use a piping bag (or another Ziplock bag with a small piece of the tip cut off) and fill with the Peeps’ fluff. 6. Fill each pastry with the fluff through the ‘x’ on the bottom CreativeCommons/Flickr
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'Memories: Do Not (Purchase)' By Alicia Phaneuf Vine Editor
There’s always a good reason to be happy it’s Friday and on April 7 my excitement heightened due to the new release of the Chainsmokers album “Memories … Do Not Open.” After my last article for The Mirror about the Chainsmokers’ top hit single “Something Just Like This,” I anticipated their album to be filled with the same EDM and house party vibe; however, Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall fell short of this expectation. Spoiler alert: every song in the album has to do with the struggles of a young relationship. Although many college students can relate to the Chainsmokers’ messages, it gets annoyingly redundant after listening to the same basic idea for 12 songs in a row. In addition to the repetitive messages of the songs, Andrew Taggart’s flat vocals — which are featured in more than half of the songs — add another poor quality to the album. By placing Taggart at the forefront of the songs, the album demonstrates why Coldplay’s Chris Martin is the male singer in “Something Just Like This” — he can actually sing whereas Taggart can barely make it through spoken word phrases without straining his voice. The album opens with a pop-rock ballad named “The One,” which initially feels like the Chainsmokers’ EDM hit song “Closer.” However, after the first minute of the song goes
by, it becomes obvious that even though Taggart tried to mimic the quality of “Closer,” it only does so on an anti-climactic level. “The One” tells the story of a man being too wrapped up in “his own selfishness” to concentrate on the relationship. He discusses the importance of just breaking up the relationship, but admits that he doesn’t want to be the one to end it. Following “The One” is another pop-rock tune called “Break Up Every Night,” which (shockingly) is about a relationship that is on the rocks. Carrying a slightly sexist message, Taggart’s vocals play around with the typical stereotype of an indecisive girlfriend whose numerous emotions are the cause for breakup. Despite the lackluster album as a whole, there are a couple songs that are worth the listen. “Wake Up Alone” features R&B singer Jhene Aiko and at the the conclusion of the album, Florida Georgia Line makes an appearance in “Last Day Alive.” Florida Georgia Line’s famous harmonies open the song and are later joined by Taggart and Pall’s iconic EDM pulsing rhythms. Incorporating FGL as well as Jhene Aiko into their album proved to be a beneficial decision for the Chainsmokers because those songs (along with “Something Just Like This”) provide the anticipated vocal harmonies and house-party rhythms that the rest of the album lacks. Even though “Memories … Do Not Open” provided sub-par compositions, according to Official Charts, the album shows that it managed to soar. Currently holding onto the No. 1 spot on iTunes, the album is also set to take Billboard’s No. 1 spot on their next week’s top 200 chart, which will be released on April 17, as it is currently at spot No 3.
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Heard It Through The GrapeVINE By Alicia Phaneuf Vine Editor
Branching out from our Inkwell Spotlight is music aficionado John McGovern ‘17. In addition to Inkwell, you can find McGovern at the History Club or jamming out to 60s and 70s rock, folk and blues music. He explained that although the Inkwell doesn’t necessarily influence his musical interests, it still serves as a creative outlet that can push him to contemplate music. As a well-rounded musician who dabbles in both guitar and piano, McGovern explained that he enjoys exploring new instruments and musical stylings. McGovern is notably a member of a band called The Jimmys — comprised of himself and two of his friends, Jimmy Portanova ‘17 and Michael Roche ‘17. Through his band, McGovern has had the opportunity to collaborate with his friends by composing songs together, in addition to recording and mixing them as well. “It's a pretty good time,” said McGovern. “We mainly play rock and folk, but sometimes we like to goof off and try rap or funk.” “Anna (Go To Him)” by The Beatles “I enjoy the very simple style of the song, sticking to the songs of the early 60s, but with the added emotion provided by a scratchy-voiced John Lennon. This is probably one of my favorite songs from the early Beatles era.”
“Village Green” by The Kinks “I really like the vibe of this song, as it is very nostalgic for another time; using orchestration to bring the listener to the village green the writer is talking about. It feels almost comical, as if the song was meant for a musical or show, while at the same time remaining serious.” “Mirror of Love” by The Kinks “The song is just so odd and funny that I can't help but love it. Combining New Orleans jazz with the already bizarre writing of Ray Davies, Mirror of Love is a recipe for slight confusion, but overall enjoyment.” “Cut My Hair” by The Who “I really like the craze of storytelling in songs during the early 70s, and this song from the album ‘Quadrophenia’ really captures the main character, displaying feelings of not fitting in and wishing he could be somewhere or someone else.” “Jack Tarr the Sailor” by The Byrds “I really like the conversion of old folk songs into the rock tradition, and Roger McGuinn of The Byrds does a very good job of it, particularly with sea shanties. With this song, he makes the atmosphere very eerie and droning, like that of the sea. I admire that ability to create atmosphere.”
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COFFEE BREAK Editor: Claire Monahan
For Fairfield’s 75th anniversary, The Mirror is bringing back one of it’s most iconic features: Boos and Cheers. Boos and Cheers is a section in the paper where you can anonymously submit tips about the things you’re happy about and the things you’re unhappy about. It’s a place where your inside jokes get published but only your group of friends understands what they mean. Better watch out next time you decide to cry and tell your Uber driver your entire life story … you never know if you’ll end up in Boos and Cheers!
Boooos
Cheers
To housing lottery … to registration … to advisors not emailing back … to people who say they’ll live with you and then don’t! … to Clam Jam tickets being so expensive … to getting sexiled constantly … to housing and roommates ditching at the last minute … to breaking my Stag card … to the truck that almost ran me over in the parking lot … to the study abroad office … to the fire alarm going off in Barone … to my lottery number … to Johnny Hirschauer for not making edits until 9 p.m. Tuesday night … to thieves in Jogues … to missing the beach to do work … to parents asking what my summer plans are … to the girl wearing thick black tights on a 70 degree day …
To the weather … to the sunshine … to getting a 100 on my Stats test when I thought I failed … to Easter break … to professors who aren’t snakes … to sundress season returning once again … to the Barone staff member who let me fill a container with food to take to class … to getting the rooming I wanted … to not dying during part one of tech week … to the guy who stopped traffic so I could get to class on time … to a good lottery number … to cute people … to wearing flip flops … to all the people on the quad enjoying the sun … to going to the beach… to me, Cat and Juliana for being smart … to PFC … to coffee … to iced coffee in this weather …
Sitting Down with Former Mirror Editor-in-Chief Tara Lynch ‘06 What was your major/ minor? A: Major: English with a journalism concentration Minor: Art history Where did you live all four years? A: Gonzaga freshman year. Claver sophomore year. Junior year I studied abroad in Ireland in the fall and lived in the townhouses when I returned in the spring. Senior year I lived in a beach house on College Road behind The Grape. I’ll withhold the name of the beach house — it’s likely not suitable for print. What were all of your roles on The Mirror?
A: Freshman year I was a writer. Sophomore year I was A&E editor. Junior year I served as managing editor during the spring semester, upon my return from study abroad. Senior year I was editor-in-chief. What was the most controversial story you published as Editor-inChief? A: I do not remember our most controversial story during my time as editor, though I should – I was invited to the dean’s office several times. I do remember one of my most embarrassing moments as editor: we received a letter to the
editor from a person named “Bobby Sacramento” claiming to be a 2001 alumnus. Turned out there was no Bobby Sacramento. We had to issue a retraction and apology for publishing a letter submitted under a fake name. Remember to fact check, kids. What was your favorite/least favorite parts of being Editor-inChief? A: Favorite part: Having co-workers who were also great friends. Least favorite part: Dealing with rogue staff members. How did your time at The Mirror
prepare you for your future career? A: Asking tough questions and working late nights on tight deadlines was excellent preparation for my current career as a litigation attorney. What is your favorite memory of Fairfield? A: There are too many to list. I have fond memories of late nights at Athena Diner after a long night in the Mirror office or a night out at the beach. I met some of my best friends while working on The Mirror and remain great friends with many of my Mirror colleagues over a decade later. It flies by – enjoy it.
Clam Jam All Clammed Up By Sean Hayes Asst. Comentary Editor
With eleven days to go, the fate of Clam Jam is still up in the air as the battle in Bridgeport Superior Court continues. After the April 2nd hearing was postponed, the
trial resumed this past Monday over the issue of whether or not several townspeople will be successful in their petition to stop the year end gathering known as Clam Jam. Will Clam Jam happen this year? Student Court Chief Justice and RTM member Tim Healy thinks so. “I’m confident that Clam Jam will happen,” Healy said. “The students have worked long and hard to make sure it is a safe and well run event. Once we get to present our case (at trial), the judge will see this.” The trial has been moving slowly. A good deal of Monday’s time was spent
Contributed by Tara Lynch Tara Lynch (above) is currently a lawyer specializing in Civil Litigation, Motor Vehicle and Pedrestrian Accidents and Municipal Law.
This story ran in the April 2001 edition of The Mirror, and details a group of beach residents challenging Clam Jam in court.
in chambers arguing over procedural rules. When the ground rules were set, court was adjourned for the day so judge David W. Skolnick could visit the site of Clam Jam to have a better understanding of the case. Tuesday’s trial saw the first real movements forward, as maps of Lantern Point were entered into evidence and the attorney for the plaintiffs, Joel Green, called his first witness: FUSA President Kevin Hayes. Hayes spent over two hours on the stand Tuesday afternoon, and reappeared when the trial resumed Wednesday. The trial concerns the complaint filed by nine beach residents seeking (1) a temporary injunction prohibiting Clam Jam, (2) damages, in the amount of $15,000 and (3) future relief. One issue at hand is whether or
not the neighborhood surrounding Lantern Point, an area with a bar, hotel, liquor store and deli, is considered a residential area. Furthermore, adding fuel to the already rampant firestorm between beach residents and Fairfield students is that this injunction comes amongst general agreement that Clam Jam has calmed since the 1996 event that brought a great deal of attention to the year end gathering. In 1996, there were approximately 5,000 people and 270 kegs. Yet since this, attendance numbers and keg orders have declined greatly to approximately 2,000 people and 120 kegs. This decline is largely attributed to the implementation of a bracelet system and increased police presence.
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This Week in Sports:
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Sports Editor: Alfredo Torres » sports@fairfieldmirror.com
In Case You Missed It:
Wednesday, April 5th -Baseball defeats Yale, 5-1 --Softball defeats Columbia, 2-1 Friday, April 7th -Men's Tennis defeats Sacred Heart, 6-1 Saturday, April 8th -Baseball defeats Manhattan, 6-4 -Drexel defeats Men's Lacrosse, 13-12 Sunday, April 9th -Manhattan defeats Baseball, 13-6 -Siena defeats Softball, 11-3 -Men's Tennis defeats Niagara, 7-0
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On Sunday, April 9, the women’s tennis team won its match 4-3 over the Niagara Purple Eagles to push their Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference record to 4-0. The Stags picked up three points at the fourth, fifth and sixth singles spot with the freshman trio of Jessica Pil, Shelby Vertula and Emily Lombardi all scoring wins. Pil won 6-1,6-3, Vertula won 6-2,4-6,6-4 and Lombardi came out on top 6-0, 6-1. On the doubles front, Fairfield won at both the second and third doubles slot to garner their fourth point. At second doubles, Lombardi and Karen McKeough ‘17 took care of business with a 7-6 triumph, which was followed by a 6-2 victory from the freshman tandem of Vertula and Diani Prinos. The Stags are back in action Wednesday, April 12 at the Walsh Athletic Center Tennis Courts as they welcome the Marist Red Foxes for a 3 p.m. start.
Upcoming This Week: Wednesday, April 12th -Women's Tennis vs. Marist, 3 p.m. -Baseball at New York Tech, 3 p.m. -Women's Lacrosse vs. Quinnipiac, 3 p.m. Friday, April 14th -Baseball vs. Saint Peter's, 12 p.m. -Softball at Monmouth, 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15th -Men's Lacrosse at UMASS, 1 p.m. -Women's Lacrosse at Marist, 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 18th -Women's Tennis at Quinnipiac, 3 p.m. -Baseball vs. Fordham, 3:30 p.m.
Photos Contributed by Sports Information Desk
This past weekend, the men’s and women’s rowing team’s took part in the Knecht Cup in West Windsor, N.J., with the women’s second varsity eight and the men’s lightweight four as well as the varsity four securing solid finishes. The women’s varsity eight reached the third final, finishing fifth with a time of 7:23.66 behind the performances of Shelley Wilson ‘18, Aileen Morley-McLaughlin ‘20, Colleen Sheridan ‘17, Maggie O’Donnell ‘19, Eileen Keenan ‘19, Cat Clough ‘19, Allison Sloan ‘19, Amanda McKenna ‘17 and coxswain Katie Clark ‘18. In the men’s lightweight four, Liam Creegan ‘20, Greg Coppola ‘18, Richard Saganey ‘20, Seamus O’Brien ‘20 and coxswain Danielle Colasacco ‘20 propelled the Stags to a fifth place finish with a time of 7:16.51. And in the men’s varsity four, Will Quentin ‘18, Lars Erickson ‘20, John Imor ‘19, Casey Fuller ‘18 and coxswain Matt Marshall ‘19 came in sixth place, clocking in at 7:01.43. The men’s rowing team is back in action on April 22 when they travel to Buffalo, N.Y., and the women return to the water on Sunday, April 23 when they visit West Point, N.Y. for the President’s Cup.
In this week's issue...
- Baseball Falls to Manhattan Jaspers 13-6 (Page 14)
- ESPN's Andy Tennant Comes Back to Fairfield (Page 15) - Garcia Conquers Demons & Wins Master's (Page 15) - Stags Dominate Monmouth Hawks 13-5 (Page 16)
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Baseball Falls to Manhattan Jaspers 13-6 in Series Finale
Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Despite the tough loss to Manhattan, the Stags stand at 4-2 in MAAC play and look to continue their momentum from the win over Hofstra. Fairfield looks poised to have another strong year with a balanced group of veteran players.
By Patrick Getz Contributing Writer The Stags finished up their second Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference series this past weekend facing off against Manhattan College. Fairfield University looked impressive as they secured a second straight MAAC series win; however, they fell to Manhattan by a score of 13-6 on Sunday, April 9. Senior Kyle Dube took the mound for the Stags but unfortunately, it was not his best day at the office. He lasted just three innings and allowed eight runs on seven hits. He surrendered two three-run home runs in the first three innings, which only shortened his outing. The hurler is not known to give up the home run ball and it was very uncharacteristic of him to see. “He just made a couple mistakes with guys on base and with some of their better hitters at the plate. Also, with a day like this, it can happen quickly and the wind was blowing straight out” said Bill Currier, head coach for the Fairfield Stags baseball squad. Even though the Sunday matinee was a high scoring affair, the Fairfield baseball team did not quit until the very end. One key, consistent hitter for the Stags is Kevin Radziewicz ‘18, who had three hits in four at-bats during the game. He is known to be the team’s most steady and reliable hitter. “I think to stay competitive, no matter what, I just like to lead by example. If the younger guys see the upperclassmen not give up and also still competing, they will fol-
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low” said the junior backstop. “For my approach at the plate, I just think it’s all about how I think their [opposing] pitcher is going to attack me. The day before, I hit some balls to the center of the field so I figured they would come inside on me and they did” said Radziewicz. One bright spot for the Stags was that three of their freshmen got to enter the game and pitch quality innings, despite the run deficit. These freshmen, Josh Arnold, Tristan Amone and Ian Happling, were excited to pitch and be involved in the game. “I am happy the way they pitched. Amone struggled a little because he couldn’t get his breaking ball over but we used him just for the lefty and they used a pinch hitter instead. I am happy the way all of them performed since they allowed only three runs in the last five innings which was better than the eight runs we gave up in three innings” said Currier. Even though the Stags dropped this contest to Manhattan, they still have won five of their last six games so there is no need to worry about this team. “We feel like if we keep the games within four or five runs, we have a good chance at winning and it’s what we’ve been doing all year,” said the reigning MAAC Coach of the Year. The Stags are playing well so far this the season as they are projected to win the MAAC again. This loss does not hurt the Stags much since Fairfield is more concerned with series wins than sweeps. On Tuesday, April 11, Fairfield beat Hofstra 17-11 on the road. The Stags’ next game is on Wednesday, April 12 when they take on New York Tech in Old Westbury, N.Y.
Your 2016-2017 4x5 Columnists:
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Who will finish first in the Eastern Conference?
The Cubs raised the championship banner last Monday. Reactions?
You think Russell Westbrook will win this year's MVP?
What are your plans for Easter Break?
Sigh, is this still basketball??
That's cool .... but not cooler than me finishing a four page paper in 45 minutes!! Yay me!
I just saw Jesse's comment about the nuggets and it made me hungry. Please, deliver nuggets to The Mirror office.
PLAYOFF HOCKEY BBY!! LET'S GO RANGERS!
Also, eating a ton of chocolate.
The highlights on ESPN were great!
Celtics can have it, but we all know that no one is getting past LeBron, Kyrie and the Cavs in the East.
Good for them, good for their fans but next year we'll be doing that in the Bronx Baby!
When the year started I was all James Harden, but Russ has really been playing on another level. Like Big Sean said He woke up in BEAST MODE! He better win man, if he doesn't the NBA is rigged!
Back to the Hood
Awesome, absolutely awesome. Great to see Serg get the green jacket.
Celts. Regular season does not matter to Bron and the boys, they'll kick it in to gear come Saturday.
Taken em over a century to raise one so its about time! Hopefully they are consistently good.
He better!! Dude just put up 50 points with a triple double and hit the GAME WINNER!
I'll be hanging out in Jersey watching the NBA Playoffs and doing some good ole research papers.
I watched it during surprise happy hour at Flipside. Surprise happy hour is only for loyalty members and yes, I am obviously a loyalty member.
You're going to have to specify which sport we're talking about here. How am I supposed to know when I don't really care? Also, since being done with The Mirror, I am so sassy because of what being EIC did to me. Good luck, Ally.
I would like to take the time to let Johnny Hirschauer know that he will never replace me on 4 x 5. I've won awards for this and if I really wanted to, I could probably also get published in the New York Times for this.
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Once again, I am googling this man. What I discovered about him is he just played against a team called the Nuggets. It is literally called the nuggets. What could a mascot possibly be for a nugget? A little fat chicken?
As you know, I'm a man's girl so I will be heading to a Red Sox game on Marathon Monday. I can't wait to drink my weight in beer and hopefully a nice man will be like "Woah, that girl is a total man's girl" and propose to me in the middle of the game so we get on the big screen.
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ESPN's Andy Tennant Comes Back To Fairfield By Alfredo Torres Sports Editor On Monday, April 10, StagsTV hosted Fairfield University alumnus and executive producer of “E:60” and “Outside The Lines” Andy Tennant ‘94 in Xavier Hall as he spoke to several students about his past experience here at Fairfield and his time in ESPN. Initially, Tennant came to Fairfield on a soccer scholarship as he was the Stags goalkeeper and majored in film and television. Tennant had nothing but good things to say about his time here at Fairfield. “I will never forget what Fairfield gave me at a certain critical point in my life, my late teenage years, my early adult years. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Fairfield University.” He discussed the importance of giving back to where you came from, adding that he’s “here to give back and to do that for the students who are here and hopefully they can take a little something out of our conversation tonight and it will go a long way for them,” added Tennant. During his time at Fairfield, Tenant got an internship at WABC TV in New York with the local 6 p.m. news in the sports department. His responsibilities included watching games, logging what was happening and putting together highlights for the 11 a.m. news. Tennant made several sacrifices as he worked three nights a week while also managing his strong workload at school. While many of Tennant’s close friends were going out, he was going to work. But all the hard work would pay off for the Fairfield alum as he landed an interview with ESPN where he impressed the interviewee with his lone internship experience that he got through Fairfield. After graduation, Tennant would go on to work at ESPN starting in August 1995. Starting at entry level, Tennant worked his way up the ladder working in ESPN’s top shows like SportsCenter, College Gameday, Sunday NFL Countdown and many more. Tennant emphasized to the students how important it was for them to reach out and look for internships in their time at Fairfield. He shared the importance of internships, saying, “it is one thing that potential employers look for. It shows experience, aggressiveness, passion, curiosity.” He pushed the students to be aggressive about internships opportunity as it is key to land a great job after graduation. Tennant is currently the producer of “OTL” and “E:60.” “OTL” is a daily show that airs at 1 p.m. Bob Ley, a Seton Hall graduate, considered to be the face of sports journalism, is the show’s host and the longest tenure commentator on ESPN. Tennant meets with Ley everyday bright and early at 7 a.m. to discuss which guests to invite to the show, what’s out there in the news and sports world. “OTL” has covered several groundbreaking sports stories, most notably the Baylor University sexual assault scandal that involved the football team. The show gave a voice to the victims and led to the ousting of the president, athletic director and head coach of Baylor. “Shows you the impact as journalist, as producers, as storytellers can have,” said Tennant. The other show that Tennant produces is E:60, a 60-minute style show which is more feature/ storytelling. They have covered several different athletes including LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Mike Trout and many more. When describing the show, Tennant said “it’s a show where we’ll tell stories about the athletes who play in the game. We kind of just like hangout with these athletes
Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Director of Programming for StagsTV Trey Liburd '19 (left) and President of StagsTV Lisa Angell '19 (right) hosted ESPN's executive producer of "E:60" and "Outside The Lines" Andy Tennant this past Monday.
and find out who they are off the field.” Tennant wanted the event to be really interactive as he encouraged question from the students in attendance, answering any and all questions. When describing the event’s turnout, Tennant said “it was great, smart conversations. A lot of smart questions here, you get the sense that Fairfield has really invested in the students here in their long-term plans and their long-term goals. The amount of energy and enthusiasm in the room tonight and the curiosity was really an engaging session.” “I really enjoyed Andy’s insight on the industry. He didn’t sugar coat it, which is typically something we see nowadays. I left feeling inspired as a female trying to break into a heavily male dominated sports marketing career path,” said Kelly Oliveira ‘17 who was in attendance. There was one thing that Tennant hoped that the students would take away from this interaction: “through determination, passion, curiosity, networking hard work will pay off. Never give up, if you have a dream for your career and for where you want to be in 20 years follow that dream and be relentless in pursuit of that dream. You’ve positioned yourself really really well by coming here to Fairfield.” Director of Programming of StagsTV Trey Liburd ‘19 thought the event was a huge success saying, “I think that he was very helpful with giving the students advice to pursue their passions even if they are hit or miss and risky.” StagsTV will look to continue hosting more speakers throughout the upcoming school years, giving Fairfield students a wonderful opportunity to listen to the stories of others and following in the right direction.
Garcia Conquers Demons & Wins Master's Instagram/ Golf Digest
By Daniel Montgomery Assistant Sports Editor Being 0-73 in anything is pretty embarrassing. For Sergio Garcia, the 37-year-old golfer had not won in 73 starts at a major championship. All that changed on Sunday, April 9. After out-dueling Justin Rose in a playoff and finishing the tournament at nine under par, Garcia was finally able to put on the green jacket and bask in his glory on the sport's biggest stage. For years, Garcia had been known as a choker. And at times on Sunday, it looked as though his mental game would once again fail his supremely talented physical tools on the course. But after years of immature breakdowns at press conferences and unwarranted outbursts at course officials, Garcia gave the fans of Augusta, Ga. what they have yearned for for years, a story of redemption. Sunday’s battle between two of golf ’s best players gave viewers a matchup of a lifetime. Rose, a meticulous player who calculates every shot was up against a matador in Garcia, a risk taker who had finally come of age enough to earn this moment in front of the raucous Master’s crowd. After Rose’s tee shot found the pine needles in the first hole of the playoff, Garcia blasted his drive down the fairway to set up a perfect second shot that would next find its way just 12 feet from the hole on the green. Rose’s approach shot fell short of the green and it was time for Garcia to put the finishing touches on a victory that had been 19 years in the making. Rose would eventually settle for bogey and Garcia subsequently sunk his birdie putt to the uproar of the crowd. After putting the green jacket on and lifting The Master’s trophy, his dream had been made a reality and an ending like this could happen nowhere else but in Augusta at The Masters. In other news during the tournament, Jordan Spieth again faltered on Sunday as the 23-year-old magician shot three over on the afternoon to finish at one under for the tournament. Playing partner Rickie Fowler also had a rough day as the human highlighter shot four over to tie Spieth for 11th overall place in the event. Nobody believed that Garcia could win a major, but no one can predict what will happen in Augusta each spring and that is what makes this place so legendary. Once a renowned villain, Garcia finally walked off the course as a hero and deservedly so this time.
Contributed By Instagram/Golf Channel In his 74th major championship start, Spain native Sergio Garcia finally lifted up the most coveted trophy in all of golf at The Master's. Garcia beat Englishman Justin Rose in a dramatic playoff to take home the green jacket.
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Stags Dominate Monmouth Hawks 13-5 For Fifth Straight Win
Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Sophomore Lily Crager surveys the Monmouth defense as she looks for an open Fairfield cutter. Crager scored two goals on the afternoon and was one of four Stags to tally multiple goals against the Hawks.
By Christopher LaZazzera Contributing Writer Usually when a team starts a season 0-3, questions about whether that team will turn things around arise. For the Fairfield University Women’s Lacrosse team, they have turned things around very quickly after a slow start. With a 13-5 win over Monmouth on Wednesday at Conway Field, the Stags won their fifth straight game and seventh out of their last eight played. It was a special day for Alex Fehmel ’17 as she scored two goals, her first of the day being the 100th for her career. “It is awesome. I never thought that I would get this far. I’m really excited about it,” said the senior captain. Fehmel echoed how it was nice to accomplish 100 goals in the same season as her teammate Riley Hellstein ’17. “Since our freshman year, we have been like partners in crime. We have always done everything together. We always look for each other on the field so it does mean a lot that we did this the same year.” Joining Fehmel in the goal department were six more stags. Hellstein lead the team with four goals while Taylor Mitchell ’19 had a hat trick and Lily Crager ’19 scored two. Scarlett Sulliman ‘17 and Kathleen Hulseman ‘19 added one goal apiece to round out the stat sheet. The Stags seemed to dominate every aspect of the game, never letting the Hawks come close to the lead. Head coach Laura Field credited her team’s victory and winning streak to all the hard work and focus that has been put in by her players. “Our practices have gotten better. Our focus in general in games and practice has just been one notch up from where it was to start the season. The team never gave up and when you open 0-3 it’s tough.” Fairfield is unmistakably starting to click offensively and defensively at the right time. The Stags have five games remaining, all of which are conference games. While Coach Field has loved her team’s play as of late, she said there is always room for improvement. “We still need to improve on the details and our discipline. We have a game plan coming in and we want to hold to that a little longer than we have. Some of the unforced turnovers we want to clean up also.” No matter what way you look at it, the Women’s Lacrosse team is rolling and they have all the confidence that they can make a run at a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title. The Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Stags will try to stay unbeaten, currently 3-0, in MAAC play this Sophomore Taylor Mitchell (above) sparked the Fairfield offense with her Wednesday, April 12 when they head 30 minutes down the road three goal performance on Wednesday. Senior Alex Fehmel (bottom) scored to take on Quinnipiac University at 8 p.m. her 100th goal in the game, part of her impressive two goal outing.
Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Senior Riley Hellstein (above) scored four goals on the afternoon and Brenna Connolly '18 (bottom) chipped in three assists en route to Fairfield's dominant 13-5 victory.