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‘The Pope’s Astronomer’ to Give Undergraduate Commencement Address You Baptize an Extraterrestrial?” which is co-authored with Paul Mueller S.J. He will receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree during the ceremony.

The commencement speaker for the graduate ceremony is John R. Mitchell, chairman of Mitchell Stores. While maintaining a successful business, he became a speaker and author. His first book “Hug Your Customers: The Proven Way to Personalize Sales and Achieve Astounding Results” received recognition from the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. In keeping with the title of his book, he hosts hugging workshops for corporations. As a speaker, Mitchell is known for his high energy and passion, and has spoke at over 200 events for corporations. He will also receive an

honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

Special guests will also receive honorary degrees. William P. Egan ‘67 Fairfield University has anwill receive a Doctor of Laws degree. nounced information for the 68th GradEgan is founder and general partner of uate and Undergraduate CommenceAlta Communications and Marion Eqment ceremonies scheduled to be held uity Partners. Involved in both business on Sunday, May 20, 2018 on the lawn of and athletics, Egan is a part owner of the Bellarmine Hall.

Boston Celtics and the Pawtucket Red Brother Guy Joseph ConsolmagSox, the Triple A affiliate of the Boston no, S.J., the director and president of Red Sox. He received a degree in Ecothe Vatican Observatory will be the nomics from Fairfield University and an commencement speaker for the underMBA from The Wharton School. Egan graduate class of 2018. His 25-year long has also been very active in donating research at the observatory involving to Fairfield and is a former trustee. The meteorites, asteroids and the evolution Marion Peckham School of Nursing and of small solar system bodies has taken Health Studies was named in honor of him all over the world. In addition to an his mother and the Egan Chapel of St. asteroid being named after him, he has Ignatius Loyola was named after his written several books including “Would family.

Rev. James Bowler, S.J. is the former director for Fairfield University’s Center of Ignatian Spirituality and Facilitator for Catholic and Jesuit Mission and the current pastoral minister at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Charlotte, N.C. He has worked in areas regarding the Jesuit mission for over 20 years including his position as the director of Campion Renewal Center, executive director of the National Jesuit Retreat and Renewal Ministries and as a staff member at the Guelph Center of spirituality in Ontario. He will will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

M. Shawn Copeland, Ph.D., who is viewed as one of the most noteworthy influences in North America in calling attention to issues surround African American Catholics will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. She is currently a professor of systematic theology in the department of theology with a joint appointment in the program in African and African Diaspora Studies at Boston College. She is the first African American woman to serve as president of the Catholic Theological Society of America. She is renowned for lecturing in the United States where she aims to introduce listeners to African American historical, cultural, and intellectual experience and to emphasize the importance of social justice.

The Honorable Mark R. Dybul, M.D. has worked as a clinician, scientist, teacher and administrator over the past 25 years. Dr. Dybul led the implementation of the “President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.” He continued his work to combat AIDS when he served as executive director of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Currently, he is co-director of the new Center for Global Health and Quality at Georgetown University. He will be receiving an honorary Doctor of Photo Contributed by Department of Media Relations Science degree.

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Br. Guy Joseph Consolmagno S.J., had an asteroid named after him in 2000.

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Dr. Rosivach taught at the University for 53 years.

Longtime Fairfield Professor Passes Away

By Alicia Phaneuf Editor-in-Chief

On Friday, April 13 the Fairfield community lost not solely a professor of classics, but a mentor, colleague and friend. Dr. Vincent J. Rosivach, Ph.D. joined the Fairfield community in 1965, earned tenure in 1970 and was promoted to professor of classics in 1976. For over 50 years, Dr. Rosivach has fostered the minds of students, inspired fellow professors and embraced what it means to teach at a Jesuit institution.

“It is impossible to measure the impact Professor Rosivach had on Fairfield University.

After 53 years of service, he touched nearly every corner of student and faculty life. He was a dedicated teacher who loved his work,” said Professor of Classical Studies, Giovanni Ruffini, Ph.D. “He was also a committed mentor to other faculty, helping them in their own intellectual and pedagogical development. He was a strong advocate for the faculty as the backbone of the University, and served the faculty governance system at nearly every level, in nearly every way imaginable.”

Present for the transition of Fairfield from an all male to a co-ed University as well as the many student protests and civil rights movements, Dr. Rosivach witnessed the growth of Fairfield to what it is today. It was obvious to any student who took a class with Dr. Rosivach that he loved education and learning. Over the course of his professional career Dr. Rosivach wrote two books: “The System of Public Sacrifice in Fourth-Century Athens” and “When a Young Man Falls in Love.” In addition to these publications, Dr. Rosivach has also written over 120 articles and reviews within the field of classics.

Dr. Rosivach immersed himself into literature and education, and inspired others to do the same. He contributed to the young minds of students up until his last day – just Thursday, April 12th— he was teaching regularly scheduled courses. Throughout his last year, Dr. Rosivach concentrated his research on the society and institutions of ancient Athens, in addition to slavery in the town of Fairfield. For the later project, he had a team of students working with him and contributing to his studies.

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Students Raise Awareness for Sexual Violence

By Connor O’Rourke Co-Assisstant News Editor

Students, faculty and staff alike came together on Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. to “Take Back the Night” in solidarity with survivors to overcome sexual violence in our society.

Organized by the Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, this march aimed to bring attention to the prevalence of sexual assault through rallying chants such as, “two, four, six, eight, no more date rape” and the powerful reciting of survivors’ accounts of sexual assault by those participating.

The march went around campus, starting off at the information desk in the John A. Barone Campus Center, and made stops at locations such as outside the levee, near rafferty field and in the center of the quad. At each of these stops, stories were told by various survivors, recounting their experiences with sexual assault and, between the stops, marchers held up signs to demonstrate awareness of this pervasive societal epidemic.

According to the mission statement for “Take Back the Night,” it is “an international event and non-profit organization with the message of seeking to end sexual violence of all forms. One of the main goals of this organization is to create a safe space and respective relationships for those who have been affected.”

Jasmine Raghunandan, the event coordinator for the Office of Student Diversity, expressed the significance of this march and why it is necessary in that, “First, being aware that there’s a community involved in sexual assault awareness on their [students’] college campus and two, a safe space for anyone who wants to engage in those dialogues for survivors of sexual assault and anyone who is standing in solidarity with those survivors.”

One student in attendance, Yamil Cobo ‘19, said, “I think the event itself is very important and critical, especially in the time we live in now, where even our president is openly against women. We definitely want to shed light into it and have insight as well.

We want to make sure we support our women because they do a lot for us. It’s so important that we respect each other.”

Raghunandan further added, in respect to the need for sexual assault awareness to garner more attention at Fairfield, “I definitely think that it’s something the entire University can get involved with across multiple platforms, so if we were to compare Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the kind of attention Relay for Life has, everyone knows Relay for Life, everyone knows it’s going to happen. Mind you, Relay for Life has a longstanding tradition here; with ‘Take Back the Night,’ this is only its third year.”

Another student showing his support for the cause, Eddie Nicholas ‘21, felt that,

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Senior Joshua Amoro walks with fellow students in “Take Back the Night” march around campus.

“Nobody really talks about it [sexual assault], so I thought that the least I could do was to come out and visibly support it.”

As for why this is an important event for Fairfield to have each year, Raghunandan stated that, “Three years ago, someone in FUSA [Fairfield University Student Association] said we really need to get involved with this because it’s really important; there’s not enough awareness for sexual assault awareness month and that’s how it started. As to the importance of it, it goes back to understanding the importance of giving a voice to those who are voiceless and standing in solidarity with a community that can, and probably is very affected by sexual assault.”

Lastly, she noted that, “It [sexual assault] is one of those things where, I think that the more students are able to engage in these hard conversations, the more prepared they are when it actually hits. I do think that sometimes we live in a bubble and people forget that something like domestic violence and sexual assault happens every day; it happens at home, on college campuses, in the workplace [etc].”

Annual Relay for Life Livens Up The Fight Against Cancer

By Jacob Buttiker Co-Assisstant News Editor

Caregivers, survivors, patients, family, supporters; these are just a few of the people who were in attendance at the Relay For Life event held at Fairfield University on Friday April 13 from 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.

The event was held at the basketball courts of the Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreation Complex and featured multiple organizations, such as the Fairfield University Student Organization and Colleges Against Cancer, all present to raise money for cancer research.

Relay For Life is a world-wide organization that has raised over $10.3 billion since it was originally founded, and Fairfield UniversiJacob Buttiker/TheMirror ty has been hosting this event on campus for about 10 years, and has Fairfield community rallies against cancer in the field house. raised around $500,000 during that time.

Professor Matthew Tullis, cancer survivor and the director of journalism at Fairfield University, gave a touching opening speech at the event where he spoke on his relationship with his childhood doctor at Akron Children’s hospital.

The event featured all sorts of fundraising groups set up on tables in a rectangular fashion in the middle of the room. These tables featured everything from muffins and cookies for $1, to a game of Fortnite for $5, to raffles for big ticket items like an Apple Watch. All of these proceeds are tallied up by the University’s relay team and donated to Relay For Life.

Attendees walked or ran laps around these tables, with the number of people walking ebbing and flowing throughout the night. In addition to the tables, there was also a bounce house, Spikeball, Neckbone Photography and a Super Duper Weenie food truck to keep attendees entertained throughout the night.

With over 400 attendees in total, there were a variety of people who attended the event ranging from students and faculty, to Fairfield children with their parents. The Fairfield Men’s Soccer team was also present at the event for the majority of the night.

Soccer player Diallo Simon-Ponte ‘20 commented on why the team attends the event every year, “We’re out here to support a cause very close to home. Our former teammate is a cancer survivor. Every year we make a strong effort to be a part of this event.”

Some of the highlights of the event include the opening lap of the Relay performed by survivors and caregivers, which kicks off the event at about 7 p.m. Other notable events included performances by Fairfield’s singing groups, The Bensonians and Sweet Harmony. Later on in the evening, Fairfield’s improv group, Your Mom Does Improve also performed at the event.

All in all, the event raised around $40,500 throughout the night. The top five fundraising teams include: Colleges Against Cancer, Buck Cancer, Fredette’s Fighters, The Fierce Nursing Faculty and the Fairfield University Student Association.

FUSA member Katie Mcpherson ’18 commented on why FUSA made an effort to be present at the Relay, “We’re out here to support all those who have had cancer, be a part of the community and to give back however we can.”

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Engineering students gathered to show their projects in the Oak Room.

STEM Shows Student Work On Friday, April 13 the Fairfield University School of Engineering and the engineering honor society, Tau Beta Phi, gave students an opportunity to exhibit their personal projects at the STEM showcase in the John A. Barone Campus Center Oak Room. Five different student projects were on display from students in years ranging from first-years to seniors.

Student sign-ups for this event took place at the beginning of the semester; however, some students had been working on their projects long before signing up. With that being said, the timeline on the projects showcased ranged anywhere from a few months to over a year.

About 50 people attended the event overall, this number including a mix of Fairfield University students as well as Fairfield Prep students, administration and industry professionals. Senior Christina Ficaro, president of Tau Beta Phi, commented, “attendees commented on how amazing all of the projects were and how the room was filled with some incredibly bright and talented individuals”.

Some of the projects presented were robotics based, while other ran off of computer programs. Senior Sam Nguyen employed the Unreal Engine video game engine to create a PC video game. The objective of the game is to navigate around the map, eliminating enemies as you go. Nguyen said that the finished product took him just over four months to complete.

“I liked the 3D game, the graphics are just unreal,” commented Chris Quinn ’19.

Junior Kaitlyn Nelson and her team showcased their “mini baja off-road racing vehicle” to the public, a small dune buggy that is expected to be completed by May 30 of this year. Each year, the School of Engineering joins a national competition, titled the Baja SAE off-road race, where they race their machines around a dirt track.

Other projects included a 3D printed prosthetic hand and a robotic quadruped. All of the students seemed excited to share their hard work with those who attended the event.

While all of the projects got some attention, Nguyen’s PC video game seemed to draw the biggest crowd. Some students praised the project, Lizzy Savaid ‘18, said “The 3D game is really cool, you could tell how much work he put into it.”

While this is the first year that the showcase was put on, Ficaro stated that, as both students and attendees seemed to truly enjoy the event, Tau Beta Phi would be more than happy to host it again next year.

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The Mirror Reflects on this Week in Social Media : Compiled by Jacob Buttiker Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety.

Wednesday, 4/11 10:54 a.m.

DPS is investigating a burglary in Donnarumma Hall. A professor’s door was found pried open. The investigation is ongoing.

Saturday, 4/14 12:00 a.m.

An officer at the checkpoint encountered an individual claiming to be a non student demanding access onto campus. The individual presented a fake Delaware driver’s license and the individual was eventually found to be a Fairfield University student. The student was referred to student conduct for possession of a fake ID. 12:40 a.m.

An individual was stopped by DPS under suspicion they were a minor in possession of alcohol. The individual was identified as a student and the alcohol was disposed of. The student was referred to student conduct for disorderly conduct and possession of alcohol.

8:50 a.m.

An individual in Campion Hall reported that a male was found inside their room going through their laundry. DPS identified the individual as a student and questioned them. The student was referred to the dean of students office.

Sunday, 4/15 12:54 a.m.

DPS observed an individual who appeared to be intoxicated outside the townhouses. The individual was identified as a non student. This individual was intoxicated as well as hostile and uncooperative.

Fairfield Police was requested by DPS as well as an ambulance. The individual was charged with criminal trespassing and transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

10:30 p.m.

DPS was investigating the odor of marijuana in Regis Hall and located one student in possession of 3.48 grams of marijuana as well as paraphernalia. The student was referred to the dean of students office.

For the first time ever: check out fairfieldmirror.com for the full list of crimes this week.

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Proposed Renovations to Move ACDC into Library

By Connor O’Rourke Co-Assisstant News Editor

study, but we come in groups and sit at the big tables, so it’s not complete quiet, but it’s also not chattering like you do in The Tully [The Daniel and Grace Tully Dining Commons]... and then having that third space which is these collaborative rooms, but we’ve heard loud and clear that people would love to see more of those types of spaces,” Dr. Rankin stated.

Sophomore Thomas Lezin advocates for more group spaces in the library, “I believe that adding more collaborative rooms will be beneficial to the school. Especially with the rising amount of students coming to Fairfield in the following years, the extra room will be needed for midterm weeks and finals week when the library is full.”

Dr. Mai added, “Since they [print editions of books and other texts] are getting less use, it’s hard to justify the large physical footprint that it takes to store them in the library building when that space could be used for other purposes. If you’re a frequent library user, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that we’ve done a considerable amount of shifting of the printed book collection – mostly into the compact shelving that’s located on the lower lev-

The staff at the Academic and Career Development Center as well as the Writing Center and the Center for Academic Excellence have all been discussing the potential creation of an academic commons in the DiMenna-Nyselius Library. As of now, no decisions have been made to move any offices into or out of the library as they are in the discussion phase, according to Dr. Walter Rankin, Ph.D, the vice provost for continuing and professional studies.

Rankin noted, “Right now it’s completely open [the discussion]; the big takeaway is that we have literally just started the conversations. We’ve had two brown bag discussions that were open to all faculty and staff; those were well attended with around 30 people at each of those sessions. We’ve met with the Writing Center, we’ve met with people from ACDC...last night we had a fantastic meeting with the student advisory group for the library.”

Dr. Brent Mai, Ph.D, the dean of libraries at the University, noted that, “Academic libraries have witnessed a steady decline in the use of physically printed materials in recent years. This has not been an unexpected outcome of a maturing electronic age.”

“At Fairfield, where we have approximately 400,000 print volumes in our collections, this phenomenon hasn’t resulted in a decline in the number of books that are available for curricular and research support. Rather, we’ve added almost 900,000 ‘e-volumes’ to our collections – volumes we wouldn’t have had the space to shelve even if we’d had them in print format,” added Dr. Mai. In terms of the logistics of the potential new academic space, Dr. Rankin stated, “We’re not changing the footprint of the library...this has been a conversation that’s been going on before I even got here… Basically that [the idea of an academic commons] plays into ‘Fairfield 2020’ [Fairfield University’s strategic plan to modernize and improve the school].”

“In one of our specific statements, we said that what we want to do is have these innovative spaces, but what does that mean? That’s what these discussions are about; how do we create an innovative space that’s really good for collaboration that’s not just your typical library from fifty years ago,” added Dr. Rankin.

Universities around the United States, such as Yale University in New Haven, Conn. for instance, have made use of similar academic or learning commons facilities. According to the description on Yale’s website, “At the heart of the Center for Teaching and Learning… the bright and open lobby features a welcome desk and numerous touchdown spaces for students and faculty from across the campus to work, collaborate and engage in conversation. One of the CTL’s guiding principles includes promoting a campus culture of open discussion Claire Monahan/TheMirror about teaching and learning.”

At the University of Massachusetts in AmStudents hard at work on the second floor of DiMenna-Nyselius Library. which is designated as the quiet floor of the building. herst, the learning commons is characterized by a technology-rich environment, an integrated hub of student services provided by different university units, as well as a multipurpose center el of the building. This freed up space that we have re-purposed for use as student study that is able to hold meetings, seminars and similar academic-related events. space on the main and upper level.”

Dr. Rankin felt as though, “We aren’t the new people on the block for an academic Essentially, this notion of reducing the physical footprint of print volumes in favor commons; lots of other libraries have led that discussion. This is something where other of online and more compact shelving of physical materials will allow for the creation of an libraries have said, ‘you know what? We don’t need bound periodicals that have taken up academic commons here at Fairfield, which will help facilitate similar purposes to that of massive amounts of room.’” other universities’ respective learning commons facilities.

As for what this academic commons may entail, Dr. Rankin said that, “Last night, Ultimately, Dr. Mai highlighted that, “We [the library] are also re-thinking how we for example, [we were] talking to students. The student advisory board has students from provide library services – and in what spaces. I would love to have the entire library staff all the schools, with grad students, undergraduate students… as we were talking with located in one area of the library rather than being spread out as they are now in what them, we got insights in that they kind of want three levels of sound.” seems like every corner of every floor. This could help us work better together as we sup“You’ve got one level of sound, which is ‘we need a quiet space to study to legitiport teaching and learning.” mately sit with no interference’... Part two is that ‘we bring our friends to the library to

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Junior Olivia McEvoy, one of the students involved with Dr. Rosivach’s research studies, shared, “Dr. Rosivach will be very missed. His passion for education and for Fairfield was very clear. Even when he got sick, he was still very concerned with the well-being of his classes or the status of our research project. Fairfield was such -Dr. Paul Lakeland an important Professsor of Catholic Studies part of his life for so many years – you could tell from the way he talked about everything, and the impact that he has made on the Fairfield community can be seen in the legacy he leaves behind.”

Junior Alec Lurie, another student who was involved in Dr. Rosivach’s research, echoed McEvoy’s sentiments, “He [Dr. Rosivach] has helped us grow to become better

What a giant of a human being he was.

The conscience of the faculty.”

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researchers, better thinkers and better people. His work to identify and organize the lineages of slave families in Fairfield, Conn., is not only an endeavor of scholarly merit, but also affirms the dignity of the long-dead and oppressed people of our community. We … understand the incredible importance of this work, and will strive to bring the project to completion in his memory. Dr. Rosivach was a goal-oriented man with a love of learning. It is only right to honor his life by making sure his work does not go unfinished.”

Earlier this year, Dr. Rosivach suffered from a stroke and has been hospitalized many times since. He continued to fight for his health and fought valiantly while continuing to teach courses at the University. His legacy in the humanities and the College of Arts and Sciences will continue, and students are encouraged to honor his legacy by continuing to foster their education and immerse themselves into the wonders of classical history and literature.

Another member of his research team, Annie Kamradt ‘19 said, “I was privileged enough to know Dr. Rosivach in multiple capacities: he was my professor for Latin, guest speaker for classes and advisor for research. Through these exposures, I had the opportunity to begin to understand his depth and breadth of knowledge. His passion for academics inspired my own studies, as I began to pursue

a classical studies minor after taking his course. While his passing has been difficult, I find solitude knowing that his legacy will not be forgotten on this community. I am happy to have crossed paths with him, and I look forward to bringing his initial research on Fairfield to fruition.”

“In the days since his passing, I have been touched by the outpouring of emotion from colleagues at all levels, ranging from those who had been his friends for decades to those who he had worked with for the first time this semester. Fairfield was his life. It won’t be the same without him,” said Ruffini.

Dr. Paul Lakeland, Ph.D., professor of catholic studies remembered Dr. Rosivach, “What a giant of a human being he was. The conscience of the faculty.”

Fairfield University staff and students are invited to continue their remembrances and reflections at Dr. Rosivach’s wake and funeral this week. A viewing will take place on Wednesday, April 18, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield, CT. The funeral will take place on Thursday, April 19, at 11 a.m., at Calvary St. George Church, 755 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. The burial will follow at Mountain Grove Cemetery, 2675 North Avenue, Bridgeport, CT.

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Opinion Editor Sabina Dirienzo » sabina.dirienzo@student.fairfield.edu

Getting Opinionated with The Mirror Cohen's Arrest Isn't A Witch Hunt

By Elisabeth McMahon Contributing Writer

Earlier this week, the announcement of the FBI’s raid on President Donald Trump’s personal attorney came as a shock to the nation, as well as the president himself. On Monday, April 9, the FBI obtained a search warrant to raid the office and hotel room of Michael Cohen, the President’s personal attorney. While the search was reportedly linked to bank fraud allegations and campaign finance abuses, the extent of details still remains unclear to the public sector.

Although this issue appears to get more convoluted by the minute, one thing is certain: President Trump is less than pleased. One day after the search was executed, the President took to Twitter and vented his growing frustration. He wrote, “Attorney-client privilege is dead!” followed up with “A TOTAL WITCH HUNT!!!” While concise, his tweets raise significant points regarding the American judiciary system as a whole. Many President Trump supporters along with Cohen’s attorney claim the FBI raid is an extreme abuse of power and undermines the concept of attorneyclient confidentiality.

Despite the President’s public outage, the raid did not violate any standards in a legal capacity. While some may view the raid as extreme, the authority required to obtain one, specifically within the context of Cohen’s case, was insurCreative Commons/Wikimedia Commons mountable proof that a serious crime has been com- Pictured is President Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. mitted. The United States’ Attorneys manual states

that a subpoena should be the first approach in situations involving practicing attorneys, unless there is a potential that these efforts could “compromise the criminal investigation or prosecution, or could result in the obstruction or destruction of evidence” (9-13.420 - Searches of Premises of Subject Attorneys Section A). Therefore, the FBI’s decision to obtain a search warrant, rather than a subpoena, not only implies that the evidence being sought after was of significant importance, but was also potentially at risk for a serious cover-up.

The search warrant was approved by Deputy Attorney General, Rod J. Rosenstein, the second highest ranking official in the United States Department of Justice. However, the warrant’s approval may have just made Rosenstein the latest target in President Trump’s ongoing firing spree.

President Trump has been reportedly furious at the deputy attorney general for months and this might be the tip of the iceberg. While it may appear unethical, the potential firing of Rosenstein will be, in fact, legal. However, it will come with consequences as this is would not be the first instance in which President Trump would have fired a high ranking official involved in investigating a potential presidential scandal.

Ultimately, although the public cannot help but be confused over the events unfolding within the White House, this certainly will not be the last time we hear about this. Even though obtaining a search warrant is an extreme measure, the FBI sends a compelling message to the public: regardless of your position in society, whether you are a practicing attorney or even the president of the United States, no person is above the law.

Tony Robbins Doesn't Understand #MeToo

leads to denials from friends and family. It leads to women being called ‘sluts’ and liars by men on the internet. It leads to people saying that a woman is ruining a ‘good man’s’ life. It leads to In San Jose, Calif. in March, motivational a so-called life coach saying that you are trying speaker and life coach Tony Robbins denounced the to report sexual violence in order to become fa#MeToo movement at one of his “Unleash the Power” mous. No one is going to do that for fun. events. According to the Washington Post, Robbins Burke wasn’t the only person to call out said that women in the #MeToo movement are playRobbins.

Emily Nussbaum, a TV critic for the ing the victim, going as far as to say that, “All you’ve New Yorker, tweeted that Robbins, “doesn’t even done is basically use a drug called ‘significance’ to describe it as fame-seeking. He’s literally saying, make yourself feel good.” Robbins’ words are ridicuthey are worth nothing, how dare they publicly lous and his recent apology should not be taken sericriticize someone who is worth everything.” ously.

Finally, two days after going viral, RobWhile arguing with and towering over Nanine bins apologized on Facebook. This is very much McCool, the audience member who brought up the a case of ‘too little, too late.’ He could have re#MeToo movement and a childhood sexual abuse considered his comments before being called out survivor herself, Robbins disavowed #MeToo and aronline. He could have, in fact, reconsidered his gued with McCool for over 10 minutes. actions while he was arguing with and intimiThe Washington Post also reported that, durCreative Commons/Flickr dating McCool. He could have reconsidered his ing this exchange, Robbins relayed the alleged anec- Pictured is life coach Tony Robbins, who denounced #MeToo. stance and behavior when his friend said he was afraid dote of a famous friend, saying that this friend refused to hire attractive women. to hire a qualified, attractive woman because it was ‘too Robbins’ speech went viral when Now This News Robbins is apologizing out of self-preservation, big of a risk.’ If you are at risk of sexually harassing a woman published a video of the entire argument between Robbins who works for you because you are attracted to her, to the and McCool on April 6, 2018. Tarana Burke, who found- nothing more. I won’t take him seriously until he shows acextent that you refuse to hire her, you should not be in a ed the #MeToo movement, called out Robbins on Twitter. tual improvement; not when he is trying to weasel out of position to hire anyone. If you think that this argument is a Burke stated in her tweets that, “You try to make it seem like the consequences of his actions. And for those that respect reasonable one to level against women who call out sexual it’s ‘just your opinion of SOME people’ saying ‘me too.’ but Robbins as a life coach and pay hundreds to thousands of harassers and rapists, then you should take a long look at my question is WHO? Who have you seen using their story dollars for tickets to his events, it seems like he may need some life coaching himself. yourself and reconsider your misogyny. Sexual harassment of sexual violence for ‘significance?’” is never the victim’s fault – it’s the perpetrators.

Reporting sexual harassment and sexual violence

By Sabina Dirienzo Opinion Editor

Editorial Board "Let the Floods Come" Alicia Phaneuf Editor-in-Chief Cara Lee Executive Editor Deanna Carbone Managing Editor

Rain, rain go away. Don’t come back another day. After the beautiful weather conditions on April 13 and 14, with warm sun and temperatures in the high 60s, the sharp drop on Monday, April 15 felt like a kick in the face for most Fairfield University students. But the utter downpour the morning of April 16 was depressing, terrifying and, most importantly, dangerous.

At 11:22 a.m., the rain had already been impersonating Niagara Falls for over three hours when staff and students across campus were greeted with an emergency alert — interrupting classes, meetings and the sleep of those Stags who found the dreary weather too ominous to risk attending their morning classes — signaling a flash flood warning until 2:15 p.m. in the Fairfield area. But don’t worry, classes weren’t cancelled and Stags braved the newly formed rivers of downtown Fairfield to make it to their classes on time. The flooding and accompanying winds

were so bad that students all over campus were arriving to classes with super-saturated raincoats that accompanied their broken umbrellas, spirits and hopes for warm weather.

With walking to class safely — or at least at the risk of only a turkey attack or witnessing said turkeys mating (please see the biology department with any questions) — a fond memory of the past, canoes were the must-have item on campus for the day but, sadly, the Stag Spirit Shop did not have any in stock.

Said canoe would have been necessary to even get to the downtown bookstore. That being said, the Mirror Staff as a whole can vouch that more than one umbrella and sweater were sold on that miserable day.

Due to all of this, but especially the lack of canoe availability, the Editorial Board feels as though Fairfield missed the opportunity to balance out those missed Wednesday classes for snow days — we easily could have made Monday a rain day and granted

students much needed warmth, dry conditions and saved Fairfield the money lost through the numerous extra dryer loads.

Though it’s widely understood that this is in fact New England and, with that, anything can happen, these drastic extremes leave students depressed from summer weather fake-outs, cold from unexpected downpours and seriously considering investing in a canoe or kayak — the Mailroom Staff better start lifting weights for when those get delivered.

Sending Mother Nature hate mail seems like the only sensible idea. Students feel personally victimized by Her weather choices, as she mocks us as our glasses fog up and our shoes squeak down the hallways of each academic building. With it being April and 50 degrees, it feels like the promise of warm weather has disappeared. April showers may bring May flowers, but nothing about that saying means the rain has to be frigid!

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Sometimes Our Favorite Movies Age Poorly

By Ariana Puzzo Online Editor-in-Chief

On April 6, actress Molly Ringwald wrote an Op-Ed in the New Yorker entitled, “What About ‘The Breakfast Club’?” In the article, Ringwald – a member of the “Brat Pack,” young actors who starred in coming-of-age films together throughout the 1980s – points to the works of John Hughes. Ringwald acknowledges that, while Hughes’ works gave teenagers screen time and validation as thoughtful individuals, some of the films’ cultural elements do not stand the test of time. More specifically, the rise of the #MeToo movement after sexual misconduct allegations were directed at film producer Harvey Weinstein called to question the behavior of boys in Hughes’ films. She also pointed to how we as a society laugh off abusive behavior and sexual misconduct aimed at girls. Moreover, Ringwald argues that while the 80’s coming-ofage films are still vital cultural landmarks to preserve, we must also consider that the social tone has shifted. So, while we can still enjoy our favorite movies, we can also recognize that some have aged badly and should be discussed, in part, regarding their troublesome content.

When recalling her time filming "The Breakfast Club,” Ringwald discusses the character of John Bender (Judd Nelson). Ringwald notes how his story arc of sexualizing and incessantly harassing her character, Claire Standish, is not uncommon in films and how that informs the way teenage boys treat girls in real life. Ringwald wrote that when “he’s not sexualizing [Claire], he takes out his rage on her with vicious contempt.” Ringwald notes that, although at the time she considered Hughes’ writing normal and it was years before she began to question it, there is a dangerous idea being promoted through Bender. We are told from a young age that when the boy insults the girl, it is because he has a crush on her and there is an understanding that she should be flattered. I agree with Ringwald that, by perpetuating that notion, we only further encourage the behavior and teach young women that affection is linked with emotional and verbal assaults and that young men are rightfully outraged when rejected. To that point, Ringwald acknowledges that “[Bender] never apologizes for any of it, but, nevertheless, he gets the girl in the end.” As she indicates, portraying that idea is risky because it teaches teenage

boys that behaving similarly without any consideration for the feelings of young women is acceptable and will be rewarded.

While reading Ringwald’s article, I was reminded of a recent event that created a talking point for my parents and myself. Last month, the three of us attended my cousin’s high school production of Frank Loesser’s “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The play, written as a novel in 1952 and first performed onstage in 1961, features a number entitled, "A Secretary Is Not A Toy.” The number is in reference to a new female secretary who is hired and immediately attracts the attention of the businessmen. The male employees are warned not to take advantage of those who work for them, resulting in the number. Beyond the fact that students aged 14 to 18 were performing the play, the social context that we find ourselves in indicates how uncomfortable such an idea is to us now. Personally, I love “How to Succeed in Business” and saw it twice on Broadway when Daniel Radcliffe starred as protagonist J. Pierrepont Finch. However, I am able to recognize that what was likely unsettling when I saw it about six years ago was even more jarring last month given our revised awareness of types of messages presented to audiences. What is more, I do not see that awareness as a bad thing because it not only allows me to enjoy the performance, but also realize that we have shifted our perspectives for the better since then and that growth is worth continuously improving.

As indicated, there is no denying that since the allegations against Weinstein, our society has become more cognizant of worrisome messages in not only current films, but also older ones. Evidently, there are always people who say that messages portrayed were products of their time. There is no denying that we are moving toward a less tolerant era of sexual harassment and misconduct. However, simply because change is occurring in 2018 and not in 1985 when “The Breakfast Club” debuted does not mean that we cannot identify the issues. Additionally, it does not mean that we should not endeavor to highlight why our favorite classic films were not harmless teen flicks that can be wholly relevant regardless of the decade. Not unlike hairstyles and fashion choices in the 1985 film, social and cultural trends go out of style and, when we are lucky, these trends make way for better ones that are more inclusive and less harmful.

Israel Should Be Held Accountable

By Ali Haidar Contributing Writer

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Pictured is the Border Wall at Tijuana and San Diego.

By Miandabu Kalala Contributing Writer

Since the last election, President Donald Trump has made it no secret that he plans on enforcing border security in an effort to combat unauthorized immigrants, crimes and drugs from Central America.

During a press conference on Tuesday, April 3, President Trump announced that until the wall is built, the military will guard the United States borders with Mexico. On Friday April 6, about 250 Texas National Guards were dispatched to the border within 72 hours after President Trump’s decision.

This makes Texas the first state to position National Guard troops to the United States’ southern border.

Whether or not this decision will impact any positive change is a matter of personal opinion and it all comes down to a matter of necessity and importance. We could be focusing on issues within the country, such as gun violence, before claiming that Mexicans are the cause of all the issues in this nation.

Up until now, there’s been 17 school shootings in 2018 alone and 290 since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

This number continues to increase, and the American people have been protesting against gun violence/control laws, only to be brushed off with, “guns don’t kill people,

people kill people” – as if that’s supposed to bring any consolation. With all this violence going on internally, not caused

by Mexican immigrants, unauthorised or otherwise, focusing on borders is not a necessity of the federal government.

Before President Trump’s decision, the Texas National Guard already had about 100 troops patrolling the borders since 2014 and the expenses came to nearly $63 million last year. All the while, there’s violence caused by non-Mexican citizens that is being ignored. We have issues with mental illness that this funding could go into helping, but the President Trump administration’s main concern seems to be promoting stereotypes of Mexican people. Either that, or they get into Twitter feuds with celebrities, or anyone else that dares disagree with the presidency.

Not every Mexican is a criminal, drug lord or whatever President Trump is adamant at associating them with. This decision puts people in an unnecessary state of panic and will add to the tensions already in the nation. I think that President Trump’s administration needs to make a list of what’s important instead of putting fear into the American people toward a particular group of people.

plain why the IDF can’t distinguish “terrorists” from journalists, especially those who are wearing distinguishable lettered clothing as seen with Murtaja. The conduct of IDF soldiers should also be questioned in the aforementioned video as the Palestinian who was shot did not appear to be armed and was not throwing rocks. Israel’s defense of its brutal response is hard to swallow when the Israeli Defense Minister, Avidgdor Liberman, proclaimed during a radio interview that, “There are no innocent people in the Gaza Strip. Everyone has a connection to Hamas.” Such a statement would mean that all 2 million inhabitants, including women and children, of the blockaded Gaza Strip are guilty in perpetrating violence against Israel. Ironically, Liberman must not know that Hamas has a low 30 percent approval rating in the Gaza Strip according to the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey during a 2018 March poll.

Israel’s brutish attacks on the protesters should come as no surprise. The Gaza Strip has been invaded numerous times in the past decade, leaving those who live there in a perpetual state of disaster. For instance, according to a study done by the University of Leicester, around half of Palestinian youth may suffer from depression due to war trauma. While international criticism of Israel has been rising, there has been little accountability, as seen with the United States veto of the recent United Nations resolution condemning Israel for the deaths in the Gaza protests. It is clear that are there are no winners in the recent events between Israel and the Palestinians. However, it is clear that Israel has been disproportionate its response and must be held accountable for the deaths of innocent civilians.

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Border Shouldn't Be Our Only Priority

Over the last few weeks, thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have mobilized on the border shared with Israel for their annual protest, “The Great Return March.” Palestinians since the 1970s have gathered on March 30, or what the Palestinians call “Land Day,” in order to protest Israel’s policy of refusing Palestinian refugees their right to return to their pre-1948 homes.

Despite the mostly peaceful protests, the Palestinians have been met with tear gas and live fire from the Israeli Defense Forces. As of April 13, around 34 Palestinians have been killed by the IDF and over 1,000 civilians have been injured.

Inter national outrage toward Israel has increased dramatically since the killing of Yaser Murtaja, a Palestinian journalist who, along with four other reporters, was shot by live fire while covering the demonstration.

Murtaja, 30, was wearing a “PRESS” jacket when he was shot in the abdomen while covering the protests near the border fence. More outrage would come in the following days when leaked footage would show IDF soldiers cheering after taking a sniper shot at a Palestinian. The soldiers can be heard in the background jeering, “Whoa!

What a video! YES! Son of a b****.” The IDF would shortly clear the sniper of any charges, but found that the soldiers did act improperly.

Israel defends its handling of the protests by claiming that these protests are not peaceful and that Hamas, the ruling Islamist political and terrorist group in Gaza, is solely orchestrating this unrest. However, Israel fails to ex-

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'The SpitďŹ re Grill' Gives Dazzling Performance

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Theatre Fairfield Gives phenomenal Performance in 'The Spitfire Grill'

By Katherine Klima Vine Editor Directed by Tom Schwans and based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff, “The Spitfire Grill” is a story about ex-convict Percy Talbott (Kiersten Bjork ‘21) who moves to the quaint fictional town of Gilead, Wis.– a “ghost town.” Percy goes there to start a new life after seeing an ad for it in an old magazine. The sleepy town’s sheriff, Joe (Liam Cahill ‘18), is constantly on her tail as she begins work at the town’s only restaurant – Spitfire Grill. There she meets the restaurant's strong willed owner, Hannah (Fallon Sullivan ‘20); town gossip, Effy (Lena Mazzo ‘21); Hannah’s stubborn nephew, Caleb (Maeve Moriarty ‘21); Caleb’s timid wife, Shelby (Olivia Coe ‘20); and a mysterious visitor who Hannah leaves bread for every night (Sean Larson ‘18). Theatre Fairfield presented “The Spitfire Grill” from April 11 to April 15.

Entering the Wien Experimental Black Box Theatre at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, I was immediately impressed with the set.

Since the musical takes place in the midwest, the theater was adorned with wooden panels – giving it a rustic, almost homey, ambiance. As for the staging itself, everything was well put together and well done, especially the costumes. Some of the actors changed their costumes with the seasons, and it was a nice touch to enhance the experience. The effort put into setting really made it feel like the audience members were living alongside the characters in a rundown, midwestern town.

As for the plot, it was alright. I wasn’t necessarily impressed or taken Pictured above the cast of "The Spitfire Grill" back and, to be quite honest, it was rather predictable. However, Percy’s redemption arc was intriguing, and the characters and their dynamic made up for the predict-

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able structure of the plot. The characters were interesting, complex and diverse. The female characters really made a strong lasting impact in the musical. There’s wild bird Percy, who’s really trying to make something of herself, and strong headed Hannah, who doesn’t put up with anyone. These two women were both passionate in their own ways and the actors portraying them did a fabulous job. I personally enjoyed Shelby’s character. In the beginning she’s very reserved and controlled by her husband, but by the end she manages to break free and blossom into someone she wants to be. All together, their friendship was portrayed well and they had great chemistry. There was also a romantic subplot between Joe and Percy. I wasn’t sure where the musical was going to go with their relationship at first. It seemed rather unnecessary to include romance being that there was more of a general focus on Percy’s friendships and attempt to find peace. However, in the end, there wasn’t such a heavy emphasis on it. So, ultimately, it worked out.

Now for the important part, the singing. Fairfield University only puts on a musical every three years, so it was exciting, especially since I personally haven’t been to a school musical production since I left high school.

The bluegrass music was fitting due to the plot, but also catchy and easy to follow. It was unique and I think the music was one of my favorite parts, as I haven’t seen this genre used in a production before. The actors definitely gave it their all. They each got into every song they performed and did a phenomenal job.

Theatre Fairfield’s production of “The Spitfire Grill” was a unique, catchy and a fun musical from start Photo Contributed by Kaylee Moran to finish. The actors, the crew and everyone involved in the production put a great deal of effort into it, and it definitely paid off. Overall, the musical was a huge hit and Theatre Fairfield did an awesome job.

Student Artists Bring Diverse Content in 'STUD10'

By Gracianne Eldrenkamp Contributing Writer The Lukacs Gallery and Experimental Space, located in Loyola Hall, opened its doors on Monday, April 9 to feature the work of seven student artists. Each artist in the exhibition has a completely unique style and approach and uses a variety of mediums from oil paints, to acrylics, to woodworking. All artists created their works without restrictions or guidelines, so they had complete freedom to make what they wanted.

This allowed for the artists to develop works that were a reflection of their own interests and emotions. The exhibition, called STUD10, features Jordan Bacon ’18, Megan Defeo ‘19, Olivia Driscoll ‘18, Kaitlin Emmert ’18, Casey Fuller ‘18, Abigail Hayes ‘18 and Cierra Miller ‘19.

These students are a mix of studio art majors and minors taking Studio Art 299 Advanced Projects: Seminar and Studio Art 301 Exhibition: Seminar. Professor Suzanne ChamlinRicher, who teaches both classes, organized the exhibition to let students find their own inspiration and passion for STUD10.

Chamlin-Richer explained the exhibit saying, “They had to think about what mattered to them in terms of their own content and subject matter.”

Senior Kaitlin Emmert is a psychology major and studio art minor. She created an acrylic painting of a beach, brought it to a daycare facility for Alzheimer patients and had them recreate it. Decorated on the wall of her section of the exhibition is the original painting along with all the paintings done by the Alzheimer patients. The patients’ paintings were presented in order of what stage of the disease the patients were in when they were painting. Just by looking at the paintings, viewers can clearly see the progression of Alzheimer’s and how it affects the patient’s perception of Emmert’s original painting. During an interview, Emmert spoke about how art is a form of therapy for Alzheimer patients. It has helped them start to regain basic function they had lost.

“It’s a good experience for them,” Emmert said, “It gives

you an idea of what stage of Alzheimer’s they’re in, but it also makes them happy. Some of them weren’t able to talk before and now are able to talk.”

Senior Jordan Bacon created two oil paintings for the exhibition. The first is a large-scale painting of Saint Barbara in vibrant red clothes, with the second being a smaller painting of John the Baptist, of which he included the original sketch. Both paintings take inspiration in style and technique from classical Renaissance paintings. It is particularly difficult and arduous to get bright and deep colors, like the red in his St. Barbara painting, with the medium he chose – oils.

Bacon spoke about how long it takes to paint with oils, “It takes a very long time because you have to put a color, wait for it to dry and then put more colors and just wait.”

Senior Abigail Hayes painted a series of oil paintings, a medium out of her comfort zone. She decided to work on the human body for this exhibition. Each piece showed the human body grieving. In one of the most emotional pieces, two bodies embrace in a way that shows an immeasurable amount of sadness and longing. The piece was inspired by the tragic death of two of her friends and represents the stages of grief she went through. It goes through her experience of feeling alone and lost to acceptance and healing.

On her inspiration for the piece, Hayes stated, “Your body just shows so much emotion. It really shines through in different gestures.”

STUD10 is definitely one of the most diverse and interesting exhibitions featured on campus. As soon as visitors walk into the Lukacs Gallery, the passion behind each stroke of paint and the uniqueness of each The Mirror/Eldrenkamp individual artist is immediately visible. It’s refreshing to see such different approaches to art. The exhibit will STUD10 located in The Lukacs Gallery and Experimental Space remain in the Lukacs Gallery and Experimental Space until April 24.

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Lauren Ruth Ward to Perform at Fairfield Theatre Company

By Andrew Murphy Contributing Writer

Ward explained to me how she balances her work and personal life. “I go to 3-7 shows a week. I love to sew, knit and crochet. I am very organized. Most Sunday Spirited new singer, Lauren Ruth Ward, is coming to nights, I go dancing at a club in Echo Park that plays disperform at Stage-One at the Fairfield Theatre Company, co music. I need bananas and sweet potatoes to survive.” in downtown Fairfield on April 27. Ward just released While bananas and sweet potatoes fuel Ward through her album “Well, Hell,” where she merges her incredher day-to-day life, her highly-engaging and physically ible vocals with barefaced passion to craft a modernized draining concerts require a little more preparation: “My version of old-school rock. “Well, Hell” exhibits her fermentality is to make sure we're all comfortable and ready. vent genuineness through personal content and varying I think of my band, the crowd and myself. I'll make sure moods. I had the opportunity to contact Ward and gain my band has water and, if they’re drinking that night, some insight regarding tour life, her artistry and her permake sure they've got a drink, give them their set lists, sonal life. etc. If we're doing a deaf accessible show, I make sure “Well, Hell” displays Ward’s versatility through her deaf audience members have made it to the designated impressive melodies and octaves. When asked about the area so Caroline, our interpreter, is viewable. I also love inspiration behind the album, Ward responded, “Many to make eye contact with the crowd before starting, and many things [inspired this album]. Discovering my sexduring, the show. Then I'll make sure I'm ready. My guiuality. The ups and downs of my move to LA and leaving tars/pedal, my drink, my wardrobe, etc.” a career and life I loved. My long distance relationship, Ward’s concerts have a reputation for being memomy past relationship. Realizations about my upbringrable as her enthusiasm creates a turbulent atmosphere. ings, both pros and cons, my parents. It's a lot. All good The explosiveness of her erratic shows parallel the key stuff, though. Just life, life stuff ya know? I feel like I am components of “Well, Hell.” Ward explains that the algoing through what everyone is going through or went bum’s opening track is her favorite to perform, “My through at some point in their lives.” These various inband's harmonies in the beginning make me feel prospirations, along with her passionate vocals, preserve the tected, makes me feel like we're all there for each other freshness of each song. Ward’s unique story provides anand excited to play together. Also, the overall groovy other layer of depth to an already excellent album. vibe of the song makes me feel like it's 1969.”

As a former hairdresser who openly expresses her Ward’s upcoming tour will initially feel slightly difhomosexuality, Ward has proudly established her own ferent. Her new bassist, Dean, was an initial band memartistic identity. She incorporates 1970s style and culture into her music and everyday life. While she has drawn Photo Taken from laurenruthward Instagram ber and he replaces Ward’s dear friend, Liv Slingerland, who departed the band on good terms. The band will comparisons to the legendary Janis Joplin, Ward’s music also benefit from wardrobe and visual changes. Despite results from a variety of influences, “Nelly Furtado and Spirited new singer: Lauren Ruth Ward these adjustments, Ward is psyched, “There is a great deal of Michelle Branch were two of many childhood inspirations that inspired me to start playing guitar around 13. ber when I was around 10, my mom asked me to sing my heavy positive emotion when we perform. I got so worked Around that time, I also listened to Mirah, Elliott Smith, favorite Robyn songs to my aunts and their friends. My fa- up by that energy during our show last week in Las Vegas Le Tigre, loads of emo folk and screamo. Also classics like vorite to sing to them was an acapella song called "I Wish," for Emerge. I cried a little from the build up. I am so ready Jackson 5, Frank Sinatra, The Carpenters... I was all over the thirteenth track off of [Robyn’s] first album, ‘Robyn is to feel that again in places I've never been... like Fairfield.” the place, still kind of am. I also loved Robyn. I remem- Here.’”

The Mirror Abroad: Days With Dan

By Dan Montgomery Abroad Columnist

What a wild weekend it was. After little deliberation, and pretty much no thought behind the plan at all, my friend and I felt as though this past weekend was the perfect time of the semester to venture to Amsterdam. After a short flight on Thursday, March 12 from Pisa, Italy we arrived in Amsterdam around 7 p.m. and immediately immersed our-

selves into the city’s culture. We made a brief stop at the infamous Bulldog Coffeeshop and started our night. After enjoying some fine local cannabis, we were on the lookout for food. We found a fantastic American sports restaurant that served HOT DOGS. Man was I hungry. The footlong hot dog was loaded with ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut, cheese and some other ingredients that I did not really pay attention to.

Anyways, after dinner we were tuckered out and ready to rest up for the next day.

After devouring breakfast the next morning, we thought it would be a good idea to rent bikes to ride around the city.

Let’s just get it out of the way now, we lost the bikes and had to pay a large sum of euros to the hotel.

They also had never experienced a situation where people had lost bikes under their control. Anyways, we returned to another coffee shop before we headed to the Rijksmuseum so we could prepare ourselves for the incredible artwork that was about to consume us.

Pictured above is Montgomery '19 in a cheese factory in Traverstolo.

Honestly, once we arrived at the museum, I was amazed.

I could have stayed there for 16 straight city. Once that excursion was completed, our sightseeing hours. Never in my life had I enjoyed for the trip was finished and we went back to the hotel to paintings so much. After leaving the mu- rest for a few hours before our early flight the next mornseum, we napped and then headed out for ing. our final night in the city.

Overall, Amsterdam was a beautiful city with so much We hit the Red Light District and to offer. Whoever chooses to study abroad, you will not fortook in a peep show for only two euros! get visiting here. Well, probably not. Ciao for now.

Photo Taken From Chris Lazazzera Facebook The whole experience was unreal, highly Pictured above is Montgomery and Chris Lazazzera '19. recommended for anyone who visits the

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Step Into Spring with Sabrina's Favorite Footwear

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with any outfit you can think of wearing, making them extremely versatile and something you will always get a ton of wear out of. If you are willing to spend a couple of extra bucks, my favorite slip on sneakers are Steve Madden ECNTRCQT sneakers, which go for $69.95 on the Steve Madden website. However, if you are looking for a cheaper pair, Payless sells their Brash Women’s Crave Slip-on, an almost identical style, for only $24.99 on their website. While they may not be as durable, they are good if you are just looking for a knockaround pair.

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Footwear is an essential part of every outfit, and spring footwear offers so many amazing options to keep your look stylish. Kick off your winter boots and check out my favorite spring shoe styles!

Slip on Sneakers All the rage right now, slip on sneakers are my absolute favorite because they are fashionable, comfortable and easy to wear. Another bonus, slip on sneakers literally go

Adidas Women’s Superstar Foundation Lace-up Sneakers The perfect spring sneaker, these shoes scream vintage Adidas, and are my favorites to wear with jeans and a t-shirt because I adore the sporty look of the shoe. These sneakers are incredibly comfortable and never go out of style.

Keeping white shoes white is always a challenge, and these sneakers are slightly expensive, but I 100 percent recommend them to anyone looking for a great shoe. I have had

mine since freshman year of college and they are super cute and durable! If you are interested in these must-haves, they go for $80 and you can get them almost anywhere, including Bloomingdales.com. P.S. if you have trouble keeping your shoes white, try throwing them in the washing machine, it has always worked like a charm for me!

Cotton Shoes Perfect for finding a balance between the sometimes hot and sometimes cold days, a pair of cotton shoes keep your feet covered, yet breathable, which is especially helpful on those brisk mornings that turn into warm afternoons.

Cotton shoes are breathable, light and come in a multitude of styles and colors. TOMS makes great cotton shoes, and, for every pair of shoes you buy, TOMS gives a pair to a child in need, so you are actually helping others by purchasing a pair!

Sandals Warmer spring days call for a signature pair of sandals, and, personally, it makes me so happy when I break out my sandals for the first time each spring season. Sandals are literally everywhere, on every website and in every store; so me telling you the best style to get is nearly impossible.

My best advice would be to browse. See what sandal is right for you and what makes your feet happy. Birkenstocks are always a good option, as well as Jack Rogers, but there are so many websites and stores where you can find really great, affordable sandals. Nine West and Zappos are great places to start if you are looking for a versatile selection, so start looking!

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PFC Delivers Inspiring Show

By Alle Scanlon Assistant Vine Editor

decision to quit, Victoria was offered a job elsewhere for surveying work environments to ensure the safety and harmony of other workplaces in terms of sexual harassment. After seeOn Saturday, April 14, Performing For Change delivered a performance called #Should- ing the hope and success achieved in Victoria and Farrah’s situations, Alvara finally turns to IToo in tribute to the current #metoo and “Time’s Up” movements. PFC took the Gonzaga her peers for help and guidance. The performance ended with the powerful image of the three Auditorium stage at 8 p.m., not only to put on a show, but to continue a very important con- characters sharing a group embrace.

The performance also included spoken word poetry pieces. Each member had a chance versation that has begun in society. to read a poem, and PFC inThe show opened with a solo, corporated these poetic piecacoustic guitar performance from es to expand on the issues Monica Wilson ‘18. The spotlight being presented. One poem, was completely on Wilson as she read by Craig, addressed covered the song “9-5” by Dolly the general fear of bringing Parton. She was extremely comfortdaughters into the world. able on stage and sang beautifully; She stated that girls are too it was definitely a great way for the often told that they are not show to begin. suited for math, science and Club members then joined engineering, and should not the stage to perform #ShouldIToo. have to march for their rights The plot unfolded with three main because people think they’re female characters who all experientitled to their bodies. Anence sexual harassment or assault other poem, read by Katie at their jobs. Junior Kayla Craig Barrera, addressed modern played Farrah, Katie Barrera ‘18 day fairytales, and quesplayed Farrah’s roommate Alvara, tioned if girls today are safe and the Mirror’s own former coenough to have their happily news editor, Juliana Sansonetti ‘18, ever after. The final poem, played Farrah’s co-worker, Victoria. presented by Sansonetti, Alvara is in search of a new job addressed the “Time’s Up” after being unexpectedly fired from movement and called out her previous position. Farrah helps many people in the enterher search for new employment tainment industry who have while Victoria quits her job to put been accused of and charged an end to sexual harassment she with harassment, including experiences from her boss. Alvara Bill Cosby, Matt Lauer, Louis was thrilled to excel in her potenC.K., Kevin Spacey, etc. Santial job interviews, until she lands the job and starts getting sexually The Mirror/Scanlon sonetti said, “The time for change is now, people want harassed and assaulted by her boss. to see an end to this madShe struggles with how to handle From left to right: Craig '19, Barrera '18, and Sansonetti '18 durring the performance #ShouldIToo ness, people are the answer the situation because she needs the and people will change the promising source of income that the job provides. Meanwhile, Farrah has been dealing with harassment from her own boss world.”

Sexual harassment in the workplace has been a driving force in the #metoo and “Time’s and is finally courageous enough to report her boss to human resources. It turns out that many other people, not just women, faced harassment or assault from Farrah and Victoria’s Up” movements. PFC did an outstanding job with bringing these issues and their lasting efbosses. All victims began to speak out and a thorough investigation began. Following her fects to life in their performance.

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Cabs are Here and so is the Jersey Shore Revival

By Deanna Carbone Managing Editor

saying that he could not go to Miami and needed to remain in New Jersey for his court appearance. The cast members were devastated, to say the least, and truly felt that their experience would be incomplete without

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Assistant Vine Editor Miraculously, Mike was able to fly to Miami the next day and MVP Who wrote the review?? You two!

(Mike, Vinny and Pauly) finally reunited. Mike could not contain his exThe “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” has fans of the show as excited citement and stated, “This is where I belong. This is my squad, and listen, as the cast for a wild night out at Karma. For those who are unaware, the we have a good situation.”

“Jersey Shore” cast has returned after six years of being off the air. The With the sound of the first “cabs are here,” returning fans knew the whole cast made a comeback comparable to those night would be wild. The cast went out of Britney Spears and Rocky, with the exceplater that night and spent the majority of tion of cast member Sammi “Sweetheart” it on the dance floor fist pumping and Giancola. She cited reasons of not being Jersey turnpiking, triggering audiences able to relieve her tumultuous relationship everywhere with nostalgia. Deena and with Ronnie Magro.

Ronnie got into a very heated conversaThose who are familiar with the infation after they arrived home and, if he mous “note” can understand. hadn’t done so already, Ronnie proved Despite most of the cast being settled to everyone how unlikable of a person down with a significant other or a career, he truly is. After Deena’s father abruptly they have not changed one bit. Vinny’s passed away from Leukemia, each cast mother still smothers him with food and member reached out to Deena and proBy Bronwyn Kelley Taken from jerseyshore Instagram vided comfort to her during her time of DJ Pauly D is still tearing up turntables, Contributing Writer at the Inkwell now with international recognition. Now From left to right: DelVecchio, Sorrentino, Guadagnino loss. Ronnie did not acknowledge the Can’t you dream of impossible things? moms, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Jenni loss or attend the service and emphasized meet me in the middle of the darkest room: “Jwoww” Farley have not lost the ability to his self-centered personality by saying, expand my mind lift my heart drink the rest of the cast under the table and create a scene on the dance- “What am I gonna do, go to the funeral? So I can hang out with Sam?” kiss my knuckles crush my body floor.

Deena responded with the utmost dignity and class, stating, “When my confuse my mind amaze my eyes Sammi’s absence was mentioned several times throughout the show. dad died, it doesn’t matter who is close.” Ronnie, sympathy has been lackswallow me whole keep me forever As timed by Pauly, Ronnie brought it up in the first 13 seconds of their ar- ing for you since 2012. Do yourself a favor and be more like Mike, who dancing on ceilings sleeping on floors rival in Miami. Pauly surprised everyone with a life-size doll of Sam, who has made extreme progress in repairing his life for the past two years. kaleidoscope dreams microcosm wonders mimicked her notorious phrase “Rahnnn stop” and wore a shirt that read: The episode ends on a cliff hanger with Snooki realizing she has lost never get trapped only paint freedom “I’m in a really good place.” her wedding ring by the pool area. Mike gave commentary on the situalarger-than-life talking so crazy At first, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino wasn’t able to escape his tion, “Right after Snooki threw Sam into the pool, she lost her ring. I’m my love grows fresh starts abound court battle for tax fraud for t-shirt time and GTL (gym tan laundry). like, oh my God. Karma is not just a club.” stop worrying and finally live The emotions in the room quickly changed when everyone noticed the Needless to say, the first episode of the “Jersey Shore Family VacaI admire recklessness more every day absence of Mike, who was supposed to travel with Vinny. Unfortunately, tion” did not disappoint and we are forever thankful that the cabs are here while en route to the airport, Mike received a phone call from his lawyer and here to stay.

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Top 10 Northeast Music Festivals This Summer

By Andrew DaRosa Executive Editor Emeritus Boston Calling Music Festival Where: Harvard Athletic Complex; Allston, Mass.

When: May 25-27 Who: Jack White, Eminem, The Killers, Queens of the Stone Age, The National, Portugal. The Man, Tyler, The Creator, Khalid, Julien Baker, Pussy Riot Why: Earning my coveted title of “lineup of the year” goes to a festival that is not only down the street from house but also the festival I have been attending the longest. This year, Boston Calling has trumped every lineup they have previously released with a healthy mix of every genre imaginable along with a film festival with Academy Award winner Natalie Portman, and a comedy experience with “Arrested Development’s” David Cross.

Governors Ball Music Festival Where: Randall’s Island; New York, N.Y. When: June 1-3 Who: Travis Scott, Eminem, Jack White, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, N.E.R.D, Post Malone, The Gaslight Anthem, Lil Uzi Vert, James Blake, D.R.A.M. Why: There’s a reason why Gov Ball has become the music festival capital of the East Coast, and this year’s lineup is credence to why it has earned that privileged distinction. Focusing heavily on rap and hip-hop giants and trend-setters, Gov Ball is any hipster’s paradise and deserves to be on your radar during this summer’s festival circuit.

Northside Festival Where: Brooklyn, N.Y. When: June 6-10 Who: Liz Phair, GYMSHORTS, Standing on the Corner, Weaves, Deerhoof, Protomartyr, Snail Mail, Soccer Mommy, Chynna, Empath Why: SXSW meets NYC as Northside Festival brings the party to the streets of Brooklyn for a five day musical sampler of epic proportions. Known for its eclectic lineup of some of the best up-and-coming artists, Northside Festival will have you running from venue-to-venue scouting the next best thing.

Former discovered artists that have graced the Northside stage include Run The Jewels, The War on Drugs, Mac DeMarco and many more.

Mountain Jam Where: Hunter Mountain Ski Resort; Hunter Mountain, N.Y. When: June 14-17 Who: Jack Johnson, Alt-J, Sturgill Simpson, The War on Drugs, Father John Misty, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Chicano Batman, Anderson East, Mondo Cozmo, Woods Why: While many may be disappointed with the shift from its jam bands origins, Mountain Jam has given fans a lineup to gawk over that highlights the best in indie rock and folk. Late nights are especially notable at Mountain Jam, and, with the beautiful scenery of Hunter Mountain, you’ll never want to leave.

Firefly Music Festival Where: Dover International Speedway; Dover, Del. When: June 14-17 Who: Arctic Monkeys, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, The Killers, Odesza, Logic, Lil Wayne, Foster The People, SZA, MGMT Why: For anyone who has been to the woodlands of Dover, they know that the area if filled with an unmistakable aura that breeds only good times and good vibes. This year’s lineup is topheavy with some of the biggest names in the music business yet, the genre-bending identity of the festival continues to live on with an undercard that’s equally as diverse.

Levitate Music and Arts Festival Where: Marshfield Fairgrounds; Marshfield, Mass.

When: July 7-9 Who: Trey Anastasio Band, The Head and The Heart, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, Lake Street Dive, Greensky Bluegrass, Twiddle, Ripe, Xavier Rudd, The Suffers Why: Every year, Levitate offers fans an experience that veers off the beaten path and into a wildly blissful landscape of music. That statement couldn’t be true enough this year as the festival boasts its largest headliners yet along with the best undercard its seen it years. Do yourself a favor and buy tickets soon because this festival is guaranteed to sell out.

Great South Bay Music Festival Where: Shorefront Park; Patchogue, N.Y. When: July 12-15 Who: The Front Bottoms, Sublime with Rome, Umphrey’s McGee, The Dickey Betts Band, Dirty Heads, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Thrice, Electric Hot Tuna, Less Than Jake, Little Feat

Why: This hidden gem of a music festival has something for everyone, whether that be ska or southern rock. The headliners are as eclectic as ever and, at this pace, Great South Bay is poised for some greatness in the not-so-distant future. The billing is also filled with some great local talent, earning this festival a spot on this list.

The Peach Music Festival Where: Montage Mountain Ski Resort; Scranton, Penn.

When: July 19-22 Who: Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band, Gov’t Mule, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, The Revivalists, moe., Oteil & Friends, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, The Marcus King Band, Anders Osborne & Jackie Greene, Ghost Light Why: Calling all jam band fans. Peach has done it again and dropped a lineup of the ages, highlighting both old school stalwarts (Phil Lesh, Warren Haynes) and some of the best young guns (Ghost Light, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong). Bring a friend and be prepared to have one of the most fulfilling weekends of your life.

Panorama Music Festival Where: Randall’s Island; New York, N.Y. When: July 27-29 Who: The Weeknd, The Killers, Janet Jackson, Migos, SZA, The XX, Cardi B, David Byrne, Greta Van Fleet, PVRIS Why: “Coachella East” enters its third year with yet another stellar lineup that mixes both new stars and old favorites. While not this reviewer’s favorite, it should be noted that this is Cardi B’s only East coast festival date and, with her increasing popularity, I predict she will soon headline this festival. Additionally, Panorama’s other headliners are something of a marvel in themselves and are definitely worth checking out.

Curveball Where: Watkins Glen International; Watkins Glen, N.Y. When: June 14-17 Who: Phish Why: Being the only festival on this list with a single performer, it might confuse many as to why Curveball is on this list.

Phish has become a sort of mythic juggernaut in the music scene and with their eleventh festival, they will usher in a spectacle unlike anything you’ve ever seen from a live performance. So what better way to usher in those hippie vibes than to chill for three days with the boys from Vermont.

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Coffee Break

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Coffee Break Editor: Julia Monteleone julia.monteleone@student.fairfield.edu

Dear Tully, It’s not you, it’s me.

I hate to write this in a letter in the Mirror instead of telling you in person, but this is how things have to go. We had a good run, but to be honest, cuffing season is over and I’m ready to spread my wings and explore other ventures.

At the beginning of the school year, it was refreshing to come back to you.

You provided me with an endless supply of food at all times and allowed me to have some fun moments with my peers. However, all good things must come to an end.

All of the things I overlooked at the beginning of our relationship became too difficult to ignore. Why is your soft serve machine broken 90 percent of the time?

Why must you put me through the physical pain I feel in my body when I bite into a tendon in my grilled chicken? I hate to say it, but I need better. I deserve better.

I know you are not perfect and neither am I. You have provided for me in my

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times of most need, such as after a day spent at Lantern Point. I could always count on you to provide me with a hot slice of greasy pizza after a day on the beach. You were there for me when I was stress eating french fries through midterms and finals. You didn’t judge me when I filled my entire plate with bacon and hashbrowns.

Of course, it wasn’t always bad. Your omelette station will always have a place in my heart. I will never forget our wonderful theme nights, such as Carnival Night where you had cotton candy waiting for me after a long day.

The warm and kind people who work tirelessly and still have a smile on their faces are always something I will be grateful for.

As the semester winds down, you will be seeing much less of me, I’m afraid. I just can’t do it anymore. I would rather eat the grass outside of the Barone Campus Center than have one more rubbery scrambled egg. I wish you well. May your soft serve machine always work for years to come.

With love,

The Coffee Break Team

A list of alternative on campus places to eat 1. Einstein Bros Bagels – Shove a bagel and caffeine in your mouth, it’ll do 2. The Stag Snackbar – Flatbread. Always.

3. Your dorm room – Cry and eat some cheerios your mom bought you 4. DiMenna Nyselius Library – Stress eat a bag of chips from the vending machine

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In Case You

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MAAC & Tourney Honors

Missed It:

Wednesday, April 11th -Baseball defeats Hofstra, 9-3

-Women's Lacrosse defeats Quinnipiac, 11-10 Thursday, April 12th -Softball loses at Sacred Heart, 6-3 Friday, April 13th -Softball loses to Marist, 16-4 & 6-2 (DH) Saturday, April 14th -Baseball defeats Manhattan, 1-0, & loses to Manhattan, 3-2 (DH) -Softball defeats Iona, 3-1 & 2-1 (DH) -Men's Lacrosse loses to Drexel, 16-14 -Women's Lacrosse loses to Marist, 11-10 -Women's Tennis defeats St. Francis (BKN), 5-2 -Men's Tennis defeats St. Francis (BKN), 6-1

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On Sunday April 15, Fairfield’s all-time leading scorer, Tyler Nelson ‘18, was placed on the the Portsmouth Invitational All-Tournament Team after his weekend performances. He finished in the top 15 in scoring during the three-day tournament, averaging 14.7 points per game. In his tournament debut with Sales Systems Ltd., he recorded 17 points as they defeated Cherry Bekaert by a score of 103-93. Coming off the bench, he scored eight points in a 85-83 victory where they advanced to the tournament’s championship game.

Nelson scored 19 points in the contest, which led his team in scoring. He also had the game-winning layup which pushed Sales Systems Ltd. to the championship victory. During the three game event, Nelson shot 52 percent, placing him in the top 10, from the field as well as shooting 41 percent from three point range.

Sunday, April 15th -Baseball loses to Manhattan, 4-3 -Women's Tennis defeats Monmouth, 6-1 -Men's Tennis loses at Monmouth, 7-0 Tuesday, April 17th -Baseball loses at Fordham, 4-3

Upcoming This Week:

Wednesday, April 18th.

-Softball vs. Hartford, 2:30 p.m.

-Women's Lacrosse at Iona, 7 p.m.

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On Tuesday April 17, John Signore ‘19 earned Metro Atlantic Athletic Pitcher of the Week for the second time as the Fairfield Stags traveled to Manhattan College to play a doubleheader in Wappinger Falls, N.Y. After dropping the first game by a score of 3-2 in favor of the Manhattan Jaspers, Signore took the mound to continue his solid season. He tossed a complete game shutout as he allowed only three hits, not needing the bullpen at all for this game as Fairfield won 1-0 in the second game of the doubleheader. Signore now has a 4-2 record in his 2018 campaign along with a 2.93 earned run average. This complete game shutout is the second straight such performance for the junior.

-Baseball vs. Sacred Heart, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 21st -Baseball vs. Siena, 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. (DH) -Women's Lacrosse at Canisus, 11 a.m.

-Men's Lacrosse vs. #18 UMASS 1 p.m.

-Softball vs. Rider, 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. (DH) Sunday, April 22nd -Baseball vs. Siena, 12 p.m.

-Softball vs. Siena, 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. (DH)

In this week's issue...

- Drexel Edges Fairfield in Shootout, 16-14 (Page 14) - Stags Lose on Senior Day to Marist, 11-10 (Page15)

- Softball Earns a Split Over the Weekend (Page 15)

- UEFA Living Up to the Hype, Pleasing Fans (Page 16)

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Drexel Edges Fairfield in Shootout, 16-14

Photo Contributed By Sports Information Desk Colin Burke '19 was one of three Stags to record a hat trick in Saturday's contest against CAA rival Drexel, but the Dragons surged for three late goals in the fourth quarter to hand Fairfield their ninth loss.

By Patrick Getz Sports Editor On Saturday, April 14, the Fairfield Mens’ Lacrosse squad looked to build off of their enormous win when they traveled to Hofstra University and stunned them in the game’s final seconds. The Stags were trying to record back-to-back wins for the first time all year. At a record of 4-8 coming into the game, every contest, especially Colonial Athletic Association Conference games, mattered a great deal. As it was Military Appreciation Day for Fairfield at Rafferty Stadium, this game would not disappoint the over 1,500 fans in attendance.

As a whole, there was scoring early and often between Fairfield and Drexel University on Saturday. It did not take long for either team to score as six goals were recorded in the opening quarter. For Drexel, attackman Matthew Varian ‘20 got the game started by scoring his twenty-third goal of the season with just under 11 minutes remaining in the first quarter. Shortly after, midfielder Nick Fox ‘20 added a goal of his

own, his 12th score of the season. Fairfield answered after being down 2-0 early in the game as Brendan Quinn ‘19 scored his sixth goal of the year to get the Stags on the board. Drexel would add two more goals by Robert Frazee ‘18 and Wil Manganiello ‘18.

The Drexel Dragons were ahead 4-2 in the second quarter and they wanted to further increase their lead. After a quick goal from Joe Rodrigues ‘18, Drexel would record four consecutive goals to grab an 8-3 lead. Four different Dragons scored in that span: Jake O’Donnell ‘18, Chris McLallen ‘20, Marshal King ‘19 and Reid Bowering ‘20. Fairfield was in desperate need of a turnaround if they wanted to top Drexel.

After two late goals by the Stags, Fairfield was staring at a four goal deficit, 9-5. They did not want to waste any time to wash away the deficit and scored four straight goals of their own to start the second half. Quinn, Liam DaRos ‘18, Jack Brennan ‘19 and Colin Burke ‘19 all recorded goals to even the score at nine, with just over eight minutes left in the third quarter.

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Drexel fired back with another four consecutive goal streak, making the score 13-9 in favor of the Dragons. The third quarter ended with the momentum toward Drexel as the Stags headed into the final quarter, looking to make yet another comeback.

To answer Drexel’s four straight goals to end the third quarter, Fairfield fired back five goals in a row coming at the hands of McKay Shehan ‘19, Brennan, Taylor Strough ‘21, Burke and Quinn. The Stags took a 14-13 lead in the final quarter as they came back to even the score for the second time in the game.

However, Drexel retook the lead and held it for good, as they won 16-14 in a game for the ages. Bowering recorded a hat trick for the Dragons as three different Stags, being Quinn, Brennan and Burke registered a hat trick.

This loss drops Fairfield to a 4-9 record as they now look to take on University of Massachusetts at Rafferty Stadium for the Herd for a Cure game at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 21.

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NFL Draft is coming up fast.

What are your team needs?

Have you been happy with your team's play in the MLB in the first couple weeks?

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Sucks for Dallas because he’s been there for so long but oh well, the Giants have a spot available for Dez so come through and join Odell, give New York football some hope for this upcoming season.

I will definitely miss it! I’ve been doing this for years now, it almost feels like a tradition at this point but unfortunately like they say “all good things come to an end.”

The Giants need a lot in order to be able to compete this year, I don’t think we’ll find it through the draft but hopefully we get ourselves some defensive help especially for Eli because the poor guy always gets drilled.

We’ve been doing alright so far, definitely not where I want to be as the trash Red Sox are at the top of the AL East but we’ve got lots of time to take the East. Our pitching needs to step it up, but don’t you worry, we’ll be ready come playoff time.

The West is looking good, especially with Okc and Houston. You need to watch out for them because they look like they’re ready to take down Golden State. As for the East, the only team LeBron should be worried is the Sixers and Toronto.

At least we're not talking about basketball, phew.

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Stags Lose on Senior Day to Marist, 11-10

Photo Contributed By Sports Information Desk Women's Lacrosse seniors, Brooke Gallagher, Brenna Connolly, Erin Bauman, Lauren Martinelli, Kelly Holt, Mary Smyth, Katie FItzpatrick and Olivia Russell (left to right), were honored pre-game.

By Alfredo Torres Sports Editor Emeritus The Fairfield University Women’s Lacrosse team hosted conference foe, Marist Red Foxes, for their final regular season home game at Rafferty Stadium on Saturday, April 14. Being the final home game of the season, Fairfield’s seniors, Olivia Russell, Brenna Connolly, Brooke Gallagher, Erin Bauman, Katie Fitzpatrick, Lauren Martinelli, Kelly Holt and Mary Smyth, were honored in a pregame ceremony for their contributions throughout their four years at Fairfield.

Although it was a day meant to honor Fairfield’s seniors, Marist College spoiled the celebration as they edged the Stags by a final score of 11-10. Fairfield’s seniors had several contributions to the game as Connolly and Gallagher each tallied a hat trick during the defeat. With the loss, the Stags drop to 3-2 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play, giving them a 7-6 overall record. Unfortunately for the Stags, this is their fifth one-goal defeat. With the win, Marist improves their overall record to 8-5, 4-1 in conference play.

The first half saw a back and forth battle between the Stags and Red Foxes. Marist struck first, just two minutes into the game, with the game’s first goal only to be answered back by Fairfield two minutes later off the stick of Gallagher for her first goal of the game. After Marist scored another goal, they would take a one goal lead only to be answered back by two goals from the Stags off free position shots

by Kathleen Hulseman ‘19 and Connolly, giving the Stags a 3-2 edge.

After the Stags would take the quick lead, Marist followed up by tying the game up with a quick goal of their own. With less than eight minutes remaining in the first half, the Stags would score two goals to give them a 5-2 lead heading into the second.

The Stags would carry the momentum into the second half as they would register two more goals to extend their lead to 7-5, both goals coming off the stick of Connolly. But, unfortunately for the Stags, Marist would go on a run of their own to tie things up at seven with less than 20 minutes remaining in the game.

After tying the game at seven, Marist’s scoring run would continue by adding two more goals, giving the Red Foxes a 9-7 lead with less than 13 minutes remaining in the game. The Stags would battle back to tie the game at nine after goals by Gallagher and Hulseman. Marist would hit the dagger when they scored two more goals to give them a total of 11 goals on the game.

Down by two, Fairfield’s Taylor Mitchell ‘19 connected on goal to cut the deficit down to just one.

But down by one and less than three minutes remaining in the game, Marist’s defense was too much for the Stags as they failed to score again, dropping the contest to Marist by a final score of 11-10.

In the game for the Stags, Hulseman and Mitchell both finished with two goals each. On Saturday’s contest, Erin Mammele ‘19 snagged her 87th and 88th draw control of the season, surpassing her her own single-season record. The junior currently holds the Fairfield career record with 182 draw controls. Another Stag with a notable performance was Paulina DiFatta ‘21 as she had her best outing of her rookie campaign finishing with 16 saves including 10 in the second half.

The Stags will look to bounce back and get back in the win column when they hit the road for a three game road trip to end their season. Fairfield is set to take on conference foe Iona College on Wednesday, April 18 followed by contests against Canisius and Manhattan to close out the regular season.

Softball Earns a Split Over the Weekend

By Patrick Getz Sports Editor The Fairfield University Softball team had pivotal Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchups against Iona College and Marist College at the Alumni Softball Field. The Stags would first take on the Marist Red Foxes on Friday, April 13, as Fairfield faced off against the Iona Gaels on Saturday, April 14. Having a 4-2 conference record heading into the weekend, Fairfield wanted to keep a positive record to ensure a better chance at securing a good seed in the MAAC tournament.

In the first game, Marist jumped all over Fairfield starter Destinee Pallotto ‘18 as she only lasted 3.1 innings while she surrendered nine earned runs. Marist starter Megan Beiermeister ‘19 tossed a complete game, allowing seven hits along with four earned runs, while only striking out three. Junior Claire Oberdorf drove in four runs with one swing, being a grand slam which was a decisive blow since it was a tie game preceding the home run. Third baseman Brittany Colombo ‘18 collected three hits as well as three runs batted in and even three runs scored. Three other Red Foxes recorded multi-hit games: Caroline Baratta ’21, Ali Maham ‘20 and Kourtney Paul ‘18. Runs came easy for Marist as they blew past Fairfield, 16-4.

After a dominant victory, Marist looked to sweep the doubleheader and Kallen Leeseberg ‘19 took the mound to do so. She went 5.2 innings as she walked just two and allowed two runs, giving the Red Foxes an opportunity to secure the second victory of the day. First-year Lauryn Rhinehart took her fifth loss on the season, surrendering five earned runs and seven hits and, shockingly, did not strike out any batters. For Marist, Paul and Oberdorf again recorded a multi-hit game as Paul drove in three of Marist’s six runs. In contrast, no Stag had more than one hit in the game as the Marist pitching kept Fairfield’s offense quiet.

After back-to-back losses, Fairfield looked to bounce back against the Gaels on Saturday. Only four runs were scored in the first game of the doubleheader. Rhynehart took the mound again, looking to avenge her bad outing last time. Iona plated an unearned run in the second inning, but Fairfield would wait until the bottom of the sixth inning to take the lead after a double by catcher Drew Westford ‘21. This clutch hit gave the Stags a 3-1 lead as Pallotto pitched a shutdown final inning to secure the win.

In the fourth and final game of the weekend, Fairfield was looking to go 2-2 in those four games. Much like last game, scoring was not prevalent at all as only three runs were scored among the Gaels and Stags. Pallotto and Alana Evans ‘19 traded zeros for most of the game but Tori Danner ‘18 broke the scoreless tie with a home run for the Gaels. In the next two innings, two unearned runs scored to give Fairfield a 2-1 lead where Pallotto threw a complete game shutout as she struck out 13 batters.

After two close wins, Fairfield secured a 2-2 record for the weekend as they are 6-4 in MAAC play and 14-22 in 2018. They have a mid-week, non-conference matchup against University of Hartford on Wednesday, April 18 at 2:30 p.m. at Alumni Softball Field.

Photo Contributed By Sports Information Desk Alisha Marhshall '19 recorded a multi-hit game in the first game against the Marist Red Foxes over the weekend.

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UEFA Living Up to the Hype, Pleasing Fans

UEFA Champions League/Twitter Forward Thomas Muller recorded two assists in Bayer Munich's victory in the UEFA Champions League over Monchenglenbach as they turn their attention towards Real Madrid in the semifinals.

By Trey Liburd Contributing Writer The UEFA Champions League in soccer is heating up, with the quarterfinals finishing on April 11 and the semifinals about to begin on April 24. The quarterfinals contained some of the biggest surprises so far in this year’s Champions League. The four matchups were Liverpool vs.

Manchester City, Bayern Munich vs. Sevilla, Barcelona vs.

Roma and Real Madrid vs. Juventus.

The Liverpool and Manchester City matches were especially exciting because these two teams are already extremely familiar with each other through the English Premier League. The way that Champions League is organized is that each team plays two games each round against the same team, a home-and-home series. All goals from these two games combine together as part of an aggregate. Through these two games, Liverpool’s offense was just too much for Manchester to handle. Forward striker Mohamed Salah scored two goals in the two games for Liverpool as they easily won 5-1 on aggregate. Liverpool will be a dangerous team come semifinal time and will definitely have people looking for them to pull off an upset.

Bayern Munich vs. Sevilla looked to be a complete mismatch coming in, but it was a lot closer than viewers thought it would be. People thought that powerhouse Bayern would win on aggregate by at least four goals, but this did not work out. In the first game, Bayern won 2-1, which came as a shock to so many people because Sevilla is around the upper middle pack in their Spanish league.

In the second game Bayern put 18 shots on goal but failed to score, but neither did Sevilla. The game ended in a 0-0 draw. Bayern just barely escaped; but, since they are such a successful team, moving on is all that matters and they look to regroup for the semis.

Barcelona and Roma matched up to have a thrilling and unexpected outcome. With Suarez, Messi and a strong lead in La Liga over Real Madrid, Barcelona looked like the favorites to win this years Champions League.

This seemed to be even more true after Barcelona won the first match 4-1. Then everything changed going into the second game. Everyone thought that Barcelona would win by at least two goals, especially because of the lack of depth that Roma has. The total opposite happened; Roma, with the home crowd cheering them on, ended up winning the game 3-0 and, since they scored more away goals,

they ended up winning the goal tie-breaker. The game was a thriller the whole time, especially since Roma had so much pressure to tie it up against the mighty Barcelona on aggregate. This may have been one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history, to watch Roma closely moving forward and winning.

The last matchup between Real Madrid and Juventus was a rematch of last years’ Champions League Final. We knew this would be a classic event before it kicked off. The first game provided a goal of the year candidate bicycle kick by Cristiano Ronaldo, which throttled Madrid to cruise to a 3-0 shutout of Juventus. In the second game, it was thought to go the same way, especially since it was being played in Madrid. Yet, Juventus went off to score three straight goals and tie the aggregate at three 60 minutes through the game. In the last minutes, Madrid drew a penalty kick and Juventus’ star goalie Gianluigi Buffon argued with the referees to drew a red card and got kicked out of the game. Ronaldo then scored on a game-winning penalty kick and all of Madrid went crazy into the night.

We had a great slate of quarterfinal games and I can’t wait to see what the semifinals bring us.

UEFA Champions League/Twitter Forward Mohamed Solah scored a goal in both UEFA Champions League Quartfinal contests against Machester City in their respective aggregates as they advance to face Roma in the semifinals.