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Vol. 41 Iss. 24

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Clam Jam places emphasis on senior class

By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant News Editor

Catherine Veschi/The Mirror Students from the School of Nursing posed with William Egan ‘67, whose donation has made renovations to the school possible.

School of Nursing breaks ground on new renovations

By Catherine Veschi News Editor

As a part of the Fairfield Rising campaign, several of the University’s facilities have been under renovation in the past few years, such as Rafferty Stadium and the Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreation Complex. On April 21, the University officially broke ground for the next stage in the campaign, a new Center for Nursing and Health Studies, home of the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies.

The renovations are made possible by a donation of $10 million from former Fairfield trustee William P. Egan ‘67 and his wife Jacalyn, accord-

ing to news@fairfield. The School of Nursing was renamed the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies in honor of Egan’s mother.

According to the Dean of the School of Nursing, Meredith Kazer, the new building will be over four times the size of the original complex and will have four stories. Each floor will be equipped with open collaborative areas, where students and faculty can meet in small groups.

Additionally, the third floor of the building will feature a simulation suite where students will gain experience working in a clinical environment. The first floor will be home to

the Kanarek Center for Palliative and Supportive education, “a 120-seat auditorium style space, which will be used widely for campus and community events,” Kazer said.

Kazer added that the new building will add a more high-tech feel to the campus that will be visible in the front of the building, which will be all windows to allow for more natural light.

Anka Roberto, Director of Simulation at the School of Nursing, feels that the renovations will help to better the experience for nursing students at Fairfield.

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Clam Jam, an annual tradition at Fairfield that is highly anticipated by upperclassmen every spring semester, is undergoing some changes this year. However, it is still maintaining the level of anticipation typically associated with it.

Clam Jam will be held at Penfield Beach on Saturday, April 30. Juniors and seniors can buy tickets; however, freshmen and sophomores are only allowed to attend if they are taken as the guest of a junior or senior.

Senior Molly Camp, who is going to the event, said, “I didn’t go last year; I was abroad when they did the whole change of it, so I don’t really have too many expectations. But I heard it was a lot of fun last year, so I’m excited.”

One of the lead organizers of Clam Jam, Assistant Director of Residence Life and Administrator of Beach Resident Advocacy Group Pejay Lucky discussed the changes made from last year’s Clam Jam. “We cut it down to about half the size,” said Lucky. “We brought the food and the bar closer together, we brought the stage closer to everything else and we increased the amount of people who can come.”

Another change being made is the price of tickets, which is different this year than it was in previous years.

Last year tickets cost seniors $40, compared to this year’s $25, but the first 500 were free.

This year the tickets cost juniors $50, which is more than

last year when it cost juniors $40.

When questioned about the ticket price, Lucky explained that “last year, we didn’t break anywhere near even. This year, the event had to fund itself. Last year, the first 500 senior tickets were free, so there have been a few changes when it comes to funding.”

Both Lucky and President of BRAG Colby Stabell ‘16 have heard mostly positive feedback from students on the changes that were made.

Another change is that there will be more of an attempt to restrict the serving of alcohol only to students who are legal.

Stabell commented, “We want to keep it as a 21 plus event because alcohol is being served and it’s really hard to control underage drinking and students that are underage. For our safety and for all the students’ safety, we want to make sure that most of our students are 21 plus.”

“There are students there that are going to be underage,” continued Stabell. “There is a different wristband system and there is a different process that they have to go through just to keep everyone safe. We are taking extra precautions.”

One final change is that there will be smaller scale musical performers at Clam Jam. Lucky said that DJ Toro, a radio DJ from 92.3 AMP Radio, who is fairly popular in the Tri-State area, according to Lucky, will be performing at READ

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Student reports sexual assault near Bannow

By Catherine Veschi News Editor A Fairfield student reported that she was sexually assaulted on Monday night on campus around 10:50 p.m.

According to an email sent to the student body Tuesday morning, “the victim was lured to the woods from a pathway between the library and Gonzaga when she was attacked by what was described as a 40-year-old Caucasian male, approximately 6ft tall.”

The student is currently receiving medical treatment at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport. Fairfield police detectives are on campus securing the scene and investigating, said the Connecticut Post.

Students received text alerts and emails from the University Tuesday morning, which encouraged students to “exercise caution and institute the buddy system when

walking alone at night.”

Assistant Director of the Department of Public Safety John Ritchie said, “It’s an ongoing investigation and if we learn anything we will share it with the community. We want to remind all students to stay aware and remain vigilant while walking on campus.”

The email went on to persuade students to call the DPS if they ever feel that they’re in a dangerous or uncomfortable situation, as DPS offers students a 24-hour escort service, and warned students to stay in well-lit areas. Students According to a statement from Teddy DeRosa, associate director for public relations and community relations, “University counselors have been with the victim and her family since last evening. The University will continue to support the victim and her family’s needs throughout her recovery.”

Catherine Veschi/The Mirror Students partied at last year’s Clam Jam, a tradition which will be facing several changes this year.

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Clam Jam Performers 2015 vs.

2016 The Chainsmokers

DJ Toro DJ Greg T.

Clam Jam Ticket Prices

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Free- first 500 seniors $40- everyone

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Seniors- $25 Juniors- $50

Students divided on Clam Jam alterations CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the event. Along with DJ Toro, DJ Greg T, a sophomore at Fairfield, will also be performing.

DJ Toro is a smaller scale performer than last year’s musical group, Chainsmokers. However, next year, according to Lucky, if different sponsors assist BRAG with the budget, they may have another large scale performer like Chainsmokers.

Students had varying reactions to the news of a less famous performer.

“I’ve heard a lot about this DJ Greg kid, so I’m excited to hear him perform, and I think it’s cool that we got the DJ [from 92.3],” said Alli Kopp ‘16.

Senior Jacquie Moser, however, was less pleased with the announcement of DJ Greg T and DJ Toro as the performers for the event.

Moser commented, “Last year they had Chainsmokers, which I was really happy about. This year it’s people that I haven’t really

heard of, so I’m a little less happy about that.”

Lucky emphasized the importance of the senior class simply all being together for one last time before graduation rather than the prestige of the entertainment.

“This event is not like a spring concert,” he said. “It is really more so for the senior class to come together and basically just enjoy and socialize for one of the last big times they will be able to. It’s about the seniors, not necessarily about the performer.”

“The Chainsmokers were on one side,” Lucky continued, “and some people said they didn’t even walk over.”

According to Stabell, “Chainsmokers was too much of an artist to bring in for our first year. I think we need to work toward having larger artists, or we need to reconsider who should really be at Clam Jam and what the primary purpose of the event is.”

The event will be on the April 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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School of Nursing looks to improve students’ experiences with renovations CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

“I’ve been involved in the design team from the beginning and have to say that this new building is going to absolutely magnificent and will meet all of our program needs. We took into consideration student and faculty needs when designing each space,” Roberto said.

At the ceremony, President Jeffrey von Arx, S.J. said that the new additions “will allow Fairfield to be at the forefront of healthcare.”

Susan Bartos, a Visiting Assistant Instructor in the School of Nursing, agreed with von Arx that the renovations will help students be more prepared for their future occupations in the field of nursing.

“This facility will allow a new generation of nurses to learn and shape their emerging practice in an innovative environment while maintaining strong, humanistic connections,” Bartos said.

Catherine Veschi/The Mirror Egan, who also spoke at the Egan spoke at the ceremony of how he hopes his contribution to the School of ceremony, added that he feels the Nursing will enable the nursing program at Fairfield to continue to grow. new Center of Nursing and Health Studies is the “single most extraor- ing is one of the most dynamic Hall during the renovation process. dinary development at any univer- programs on campus and these Kazer feels that while the sity in the past 50 years.” renovations show how the school is move will be an inconvenience for Freshman Julianne Hulin, a continuing to expand. She cited the many professors, it will be worth it nursing student, feels that the ren- recently introduced health studies for what will come after the renoovations to the School of Nursing minor and midwifery graduate vations are completed. will help to better her experience in degree program that will be added “While a walk up the hill may her studies. in 2017 as instances of the school’s be challenging at times, especially “It will be nice to have our continued growth. in the snow and ice, I think we all own space where we can go beKazer added that the new agree it is a necessary means to a tween classes and meet as groups,” additions will further propel the wonderful end,” Kazer said. “In Hulin said. “I also think it will be School of Nursing to grow due to Fall 2017, we will move into our a great benefit to have redesigned the increased space and facilities. new space and I think any inconclassrooms that are focused specif- She feels that since the school is al- venience will be worth it.” ically on learning for a healthcare ready ranked 7th in the nation “deRoberto isn’t worried about environment.” spite our current modest accom- the transition period that she’ll Fellow nursing student Bri- modations,” the added space will spend in McAuliffe Hall, saying anna Klenkel ‘18 is also excited for only help to “attract the best and that the period will be “just fine” what the enhancements will bring brightest students to our campus.” as she and the rest of the nursing to the School of Nursing. “I can’t The renovations won’t be com- professors await the completion of wait to learn and practice my skills pleted until Fall 2017, so during the the School of Nursing. in the new labs, which will defi- 2016-2017 school year, professors Both Hulin and Klenkel agree nitely prepare us in the best way in the School of Nursing will have that while taking classes in McAufor working in a hospital environ- their offices relocated to McAuliffe liffe during the 2016-2017 school ment,” Klenkel said.

Hall. Additionally, several nursing year won’t be ideal, as Klenkel put For Kazer, the School of Nurs- classes will be held in McAuliffe it, “it’s all for an amazing reason.”

Holi festival celebrates Hindu tradition

By Danielle Saitta Contributing Writer

On Friday, students were seen walking around campus, covered in colorful powder to welcome spring to Fairfield.

According to holifestival.org, Holi is an annual springtime tradition of colors that takes place in India. The Hindu tradition was first organized hundreds of years ago and is still celebrated in India today.

The celebration is known as the festival of colors. The meaning behind the celebration in India is to teach mankind to transcend above religion and social class. Great warmth and high spirits are meant to come from the festival in order to forget old grievances in one’s life.

Junior Jasmine Raghunandan, president of the South Asian Student Association believed that Holi, “touches upon interest. It’s also perfect for stress relief. You’re outside, playing games, listening to music that mixes between American and Indian/Punjabi, dancing, you’re celebrating with your friends and you have a reason to act silly during a time that is right before something that is unbearably stressful [finals].”

According to Raghunandan, Holi is a perfect opportunity to hang out with friends outside and forget about schoolwork for an afternoon.

“It’s something that previous students have looked forward to and new students get to expe-

rience for the first time,” said Raghunandan.

During a round in the festival of colors, students gathered in a circle around a pile of powdered paint. After the countdown, the powder was picked off the ground, ripped open and thrown on anyone within reach.

Sophomore Marcus DeSouto felt that Holi was “an amazing experience, it really immerses you in a culture and a tradition that most students aren’t very exposed to. I think that it’s something really important that everyone should go to.”

Despite how little students may know about the celebration, Raghunandan felt that attending Holi is a great way to expose the University to another culture. “Students leave Holi with an appreciation for the culture and festivities. The fact that we get to bring something that is very specific to Indian culture and that everyone looks forward to as a tradition at Fairfield is amazing to me,” said Raghunandan.

In addition to providing an afternoon full of color and amusement, the event allowed students to come together. “I think students leave feeling as if they are part of a bigger community than they may have initially realized. There’s something about the event that truly brings people together and I think the event allows people to grow closer as a community,” said Raghunandan.

The event brought both tradition and community to the campus, making it inviting to both underclassmen and upperclassmen. “It was a

Ariana Puzzo/The Mirror Students sprayed colorful powder on one another in celebration of the springtime tradition Holi.

great way to end my year, I’ve always wanted to do Holi for the past two or three years. This year was finally my opportunity to go and it was one of the best events to close my year with,” said Alicia Brizzolara ‘16.

For Alex Mongillo ‘16, Holi “is one of those

events that I’ve always heard of that I wasn’t sure if I would ever go to. I regret not going in past years. It was a lot of fun and in addition, I was able to make some new friends. It goes to show the cool events that Fairfield has to offer for incoming students.”

THE MIRROR | Week of April 27, 2016

News

News: In the United States

By Catherine Veschi News Editor

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

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4/19 5:43 p.m. – A theft was reported in Canisius Hall, where a shoebox containing a pair of purple Adidas sneakers was taken from the second floor. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact DPS. 7:19 p.m. – Another student reported a catalytic converter stolen from her car in the Townhouse parking lot area.

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4/21 1:27 p.m. – A sexual assault that occurred last semester was reported to DPS. All individuals involved were identified and there is no ongoing threat to the campus community.

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4/22 11:15 p.m. – An incident of theft was reported from a Townhouse laundry room, where a pile of clothing was taken out of a dryer.

11:43 p.m. – The smell of marijuana led DPS to a room in Campion Hall, where one student was referred to student conduct for possession.

4/23 1:00 p.m. – Several students were documented by DPS for underage drinking throughout the Townhouse Time Travel event.

4/25 4:37 p.m. – An accident occurred in the Regis Hall parking lot, where a moving vehicle reportedly hit a skateboarder.

However, the skateboarder left the scene before DPS could arrive.

10:59 p.m. – A sexual assault was reported on campus.

The incident is still under investigation.

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1. New Orleans, La.- Four police officers and a supervisor admitted their guilt for the first time after they killed two residents and maimed four others on a small bridge a week after Hurricane Katrina.

The victims were all black and unarmed, and were trying to survive the aftermath of the hurricane.

2. Austin, Texas- Animal control officers successfully located and captured a young female tiger who was found wandering with a leash and collar.

Police are searching for whoever let the predator out. No one was injured in the incident and the owner is likely to face sanctions under the state’s animal control laws.

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5. San Diego, Calif.- Gregory Cox, a member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, was fined for voting on an expansion of SeaWorld’s San Diego theme park because his wife owned 500 shares of stock in the company.

6. Milwaukee, Wis.- A 39-year-old teacher’s aide at Bay View High School was arrested for physical abuse of a child after school officials viewed a video of him shoving a student to a classroom floor. The student was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries.

3. Virginia- The body of a firefighter, Nicole Mittendorff, 31, was found in Shenandoah National Park after she had been missing for a week. Police don’t suspect foul play in her death, according to a park spokesman.

7. Washington D.C.- Douglas Hughes, 62, a former Florida mail carrier, was sentenced to 120 days in jail for flying a gyrocopter onto the U.S. Capitol grounds to publicize the need for campaign finance reform. He was also sentenced to a year of supervised release after he gets out of prison.

4. New York City- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a bill that gives the city’s Department of Transportation the authority to designate certain areas where costumed characters who work for tips in Times Square can pose for photographs. Other areas will be off limits to them.

8. Palm Beach County, Fla.- Michael Murgio, who serves on the school board for the county, was arrested for participating in a bribery scheme aimed at supporting bitcoin exchange, a type of digital currency not backed by any country’s central bank or government.

News: Around the World

By Zachary Durso Contributing Writer

Jesse Erickson, Editor-in-Chief Andrew DaRosa, Executive Editor Ariana Puzzo, Managing Editor Editors Catherine Veschi, News Juliana Sansonetti, Assistant News Kelsey Sullivan, Opinion Colleen O’Connor, Vine Brendan Zimmerman, Assistant Vine Alexis DiZenzo, Coffee Break Alfredo Torres, Sports Daniel Montgomery, Assistant Sports Allison White, Chief Copy Editor Gianna Saladino, Social Media Editor

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Dübendorf, Switzerland – Solar Impulse, a completely solar powered airplane from Switzerland, has completed a three day journey from Hawaii to San Francisco in one of the final legs of its around the world test flight. The airplane, which requires no fuel source, was first created by Swiss engineer André Borschberg and made its first test flight in December 2009. Since then, the airplane was improved and embarked on its first ever flight around the world.

Republic of the Congo, Africa – Congolese artist Papa Wemba died on stage during a live performance. The musician is credited with pioneering a blend of African, Cuban and Western music styles, as well as revolutionizing music in modern Africa.

The musician reportedly fell ill early Saturday morning, according to BBC sources, and collapsed on stage. The cause of death is still under investigation.

Syria – The United Nations envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, as well as President Obama, have admitted that the fragile truce in Syria is quickly falling apart. In his visit to the U.K. on Friday, the President faced increased questioning in regards to a “Plan B” if the U.S./Russian brokered truce falls through. Obama noted that the U.S. has looked at options for that case and “none of them are great.”

Increased government airstrikes on its people have reportedly killed many, as the total death toll in the country continues to increase. De Mistura hopes that a regional summit will be convened to maintain the failing truce and ultimately save lives.

Ecuador – A week after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Ecuador, the country remains in shambles. There are over 646 confirmed deaths and the nation is calling the earthquake one of the largest “National Tragedies” in decades. Having support and aid from over 27 countries, over 113 people have been rescued so far.

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News

Campus workers unite to express complaints at forum

By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant News Editor

proved working conditions at Fairfield are imminent.

Professor of Mathematics Irene Mulvey, The people who keep the campus func- who has worked at Fairfield for 30 years and tioning had a chance to air their grievances is treasurer of the Faculty Welfare Committee, about labor issues at Fairfield in the Lower Lev- said that she “feel[s] like this coalition can be el of the Barone Campus Center on Thursday, instrumental in improving working condiApril 21. tions.”

A coalition of the Faculty Welfare ComHowever, Site Manager of the Athletic mittee, UNITE HERE Local 217, Service Em- Department Zachary Quinones ‘18 was less ployees International Union Local 32BJ and optimistic about the future of conditions at International Union of Operating Engineers Fairfield. “No one who could really institutionLocal 30, called Fairfield University Workers alize change was here,” said Quinones. “It takes United, along with student groups and others a long time for things to change around here, put the event together. The forum was the inau- so I wouldn’t say anything in the near future is gural event of the coalition, which was formed plausible or something that will happen.” this semester.

Mulvey as well as Andres Puerta, a repreThe forum was dedicated in memory of sentative from the International Union of OpProfessor Gisela Gil-Egui, who was killed in a erating Engineers, Local 30 believed that the car accident caused by existence of the coalition itself was a a drunk driver last Destep in the right direction. cember. Gil-Egui was I don’t understand “I thought this was a very active in resolving labor powerful event,” said Puerta. a president who issues concerning So“All the workers on campus that doesn’t want to meet are unionized are now speaking dexo workers.

The forum was or- with his workers. I together, building a coalition, ganized and emceed by which ultimately means that Associate Professor of don’t understand they are going to defend each Politics and Vice Presi- a president who other instead of being separate.” dent of the Faculty WelPuerta was heartened by doesn’t want to hear the presence fare Committee, the of students at the Fairfield chapter of the from his faculty. forum.

American Association “I think days like today -Irene Mulvey of University Profes- Professor of Mathematics prove that there are committed sors, Jocelyn Boryczka. organizers on campus, that stuMany different perspectives were shared at dents care about working conditions on camthe event, including those of Sodexo workers, pus and that there is this coalition that is going janitors, FWC professors and student workers. to defend each other and make sure that the Those who spoke stressed the importance standards at the University are in line with the of non-wage benefits and principles. values of the University.”

Visiting Assistant Professor of History One of the issues mentioned at the forum Elizabeth Hohl spoke on her experience as a was health insurance, which used to be free, but part-time professor, stating that there are 355 has cost staff and faculty members more and professors on campus who are considered part- more each year. time employees. These professors have no seEven though the cost of health insurance curity, no benefits and no possibility of promo- is going down, the administration wants more tion, according to Hohl, who has worked at the cuts next year.

University for 32 years and is still considered a However, the administration views the isvisiting professor. sue differently.

For these professors, according to Hohl, a “We want Fairfield University to be affordcancelled class could mean economic disaster. able for the average family,” said Michael TrafeSome of those present believed that im- cante MBA ’01, who is the Vice President for

Juliana Sansonetti/The Mirror Andres Puerta, a representative from the International Union of Operating Engineers, spoke at the forum, discussing labor issues on campus.

Finance and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. “Maintaining our commitment to offering fair wages and benefits to our employees continues to be important and we have achieved that throughout our history.”

However, according to Trafecante, there must be a balance to keep the cost of attendance, approximately $60,000 annually, within reach of the average student.

As discussed at the forum, President Jeffrey von Arx, S.J. has refused to meet with the workers of the University, despite workers making many efforts to meet with him.

Mulvey added, “I don’t understand a pres-

ident who doesn’t want to meet with his workers. I don’t understand a president who doesn’t want to hear from his faculty.”

Chef Johnny Colon Sr., who has worked for Sodexo for 37 years, was one of the pioneers who started the labor union when he began working at Fairfield.

“I think the administration should be willing to sit down with the workers and hear their concerns and address them,” said Colon. “Because postponing it only makes things worse. Good or bad, they should be willing to hear their voices, especially since this is coming from a Jesuit community.”

This week on campus...

Wed, April 27

Thurs, April 28

t Interfaith Finals Destress Session 6-7 p.m.

t Senior Leader Recognition Reception 6-8 p.m.

t Karaoke at The Levee 9-10 p.m.

t Bensonian’s Spring Concert 7-8 p.m.

Sun, May 1 t 11 a.m. Sunday Mass t 6 p.m. Mass with the Praise Project t 9 p.m. Mass with the Lords Chords

Fri, April 29

Sat, April 30

t Class of 2019 Carnival 7-11 p.m. t Fairfield Flicks: How To Be Single 10-11:30 p.m.

Mon, May 2 t Pilates with Jeannie 12:30-1:30 p.m.

t Clam Jam 2016 11 a.m.-5 p.m. t Outdoor Roller Rink 12-4 p.m. t Comedian and Hypnotist Show by Jim Spinnato 8-9:30 p.m.

Tues, May 3 t Stress Less- Day Session 1-2 p.m. t Trivia Night at The Levee 8-9 p.m.

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Opinion

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Editor Kelsey Sullivan » opinion@fairfieldmirror.com

Sorry, but ... 'mansplaining' is a ridiculous excuse

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By Ariana Puzzo Managing Editor If you are a woman, you can probably recall some point in your life, whether in a classroom or work setting, when you have raised your hand or asked a question to a superior and prefaced the question with “Sorry, but …”

As women, we are taught to believe that when it comes to expressing our views and asking questions, we are in the wrong and we should in some way feel at fault for wasting the time of others.

It is absolutely astounding to me that while women are made to feel guilty for simply existing and asking questions in an environment that is built to provide answers, men have a natural propensity for expounding information, even when the information is irrelevant or unrelated to the particular topic.

I think that the reason the problems exists that creates a divide between the way that men and women speak is because of the societal expectation that men are assertive and to the point, whereas women are taught to behave meekly and timidly so as not to step on any toes.

My acute awareness of the existing problem occurred when I realized that I have a tendency to start my questions the same way as the model I used above. I can only describe it as being a glass-shattering moment for me.

I was sitting in my Men and Women: Anthropology of Gender course during the past fall semester and we began by watching the vid-

eo “‘Inside Amy Schumer’: I’m Sorry.” The video is a skit that includes four successful women in their respective fields on a panel where a male panelist is asking them questions.

For each problem that they encounter, such as the panelist mispronouncing one of the professional’s names and the other professional clearing her throat, these women apologize profusely.

The satirical take that the video takes helps to reveal a larger problem that I had not noticed until watching it: women apologize even when the situation is out of their control.

My realization not only amazed me, but also infuriated me because there is no reason for anyone to apologize for the mistake of someone else, such as the professional in the video apologizing for the panelist mispronouncing her name. It is no different than if a person apologizes for getting upset when someone else insults him or her.

Not only is the notion completely absurd, but it also invalidates the feelings of the person who was insulted and makes it appear as though their pain only exists when someone else chooses to acknowledge it.

According to a New York Times article

by Op-Ed writer, Julia Baird, the difference in the way that men and women speak exists as a larger issue that is established in the social science field. Baird said, “One study, conducted by researchers at Brigham Young University and Princeton, found that when women are outnumbered, they speak for between a quarter

and a third less time than the men.” The study, “Gender Inequality in Deliberative Participation,” is conducted specifically by Christopher F. Karpowitz, Tali Mendelberg and Lee Shaker, who offer a numeric scenario of how often women speak when outnumbered by men.

The researchers said, “If men and women participated at equal rates in a five-person group, the average individual Proportion Talk for each gender would be 0.20 (in other words, the average male and the average female would each take 20 percent of the conversation), resulting in a gender gap of 0.”

The study continued by explaining, “But in five of the eight conditions, the t-test indicates a statistically significant gender gap (always favoring men).” Baird and the researchers both highlight an important discrepancy and the data conclusively determines that in unequal situations, men are more verbal in conversations.

However, there are ways that we can fix the problem. The first method we can implement is not ending our sentences and statements that we know to be true as questions, as if we are waiting for someone to contradict us.

My professor for my Literature of the Holocaust course last semester acknowledged that many of the young women in her class have a proclivity for doing so, as well as apologizing when the situation does not call for it. I think that by asserting ourselves more, we, as women, will not only improve the way that we deliver information, but we will also gain more con-

fidence in our convictions and appear more knowledgeable of the subject that we wish to convey.

Another method that is self-explanatory, but effective, is to stop saying sorry unless you have done something wrong. One of the most important realizations that I have come to is that there are oftentimes other words and phrases that are appropriate for a situation to use instead of “sorry.”

One that I have integrated into my vocabulary is “excuse me” when someone rounds a corner or more importantly, tries to cut in front of me. In the latter situation, rather than apologize for someone else’s wrongdoing, I simply use the alternative phrase and I leave the situation confidently and with the knowledge that I was polite, but also unapologetic for something that I had no control over.

No one should have to apologize for simply existing. We live in a world that is divided based on how people perceive we should act, but rather than complying to that unreasonable image, we should remind ourselves that most of the time, we do not need to use the word “sorry,” especially when introducing a topic important to us or before asking a question.

Women specifically may be viewed and conveyed as “bossy” or “rude” for not submitting to what is expected, but by gradually integrating these new methods into our daily vernacular, I believe that we will see a difference in how men and women speak.

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Jail N' Bail is a great way to lock in donations

By Michaela Conlon Contributing Writer Jail N’ Bail is a fundraiser that Fairfield began hosting in 2008. Friends and families of students who are placed in jail have to get the individuals out with a “bail” set at $40 or higher, according to the University’s website. This price might seem like a lot for a college student, but it does not have to come directly from that individual.

They can call people to help bail them out for a good cause. It is a unique way to get people on and off campus involved and ultimately, raise money for the Special Olympics.

Being a freshman, I was really impressed by how popular the event was and believe it is a creative way to raise money.

Some people might think that it is inappropriate because it is mocking incarceration. I do not feel that the method of fundraising is wrong because it is a popular, easy way to raise money for a good cause.

The presence of real police on campus makes the event more entertaining than if it was just students going around campus arresting people. The officers that are off duty are giving their time to help make the event succeed. It is not common that a game like Monopoly is criticized for being in-

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appropriate because you can be “sent to jail.” Likewise, we do not criticize people who dress up as criminals for Halloween and think their costume choice is inappropriate.

Criminals are placed in jail for a reason; their actions label them as the criminals that they are. It is not wrong to use a mock incarceration as a way to fundraise. Mock scenarios are set up all the time, such as mock trials.

Just because criminals place themselves in the negative situation of jail does not mean that a fundraising event should be deemed inappropriate. Jail N’ Bail focuses on helping to fundraise and to me, it is irrelevant that it could be considered inappropriate to mock people who are in jail for a reason.

Some might believe that the method of fundraising is forcing people to donate money. However, the money does not have to come from the individual who was arrested. It is just their responsibility to get themselves out. They can call friends and family to help them.

I am sure if there were certain circumstances that the individual was not able to fundraise the money that Fairfield would be understanding. They can offer some kind of community service to make up for the fact that the money could not be raised the day of Jail N’ Bail.

After months of crashing computers and 3 a.m. deadlines, we have finally arrived at our last issue for the 2015-2016 academic year.

Despite saying goodbye to our seniors and tackling ethical dilemmas, we believe that we have all started to come into our new roles. Patience is crucial as everything seems to operate at turtlelike speed and people always seem to work against our efforts.

As a first-term editorial board, we continue to grow and learn as we undertake larger stories and expand our scope to reaching out to a broader audience online.

We have continued to utilize our social media accounts in order

to break news and we have also created a Snapchat account that has enabled us to stream events, such as the recent Labor Forum and interviews with notable people, such as Mariano Rivera.

But things haven’t been easy.

Our first week together, everything that could have gone wrong went wrong.

The most important computer — the one that contains our server and is basically The Mirror’s lifeline — kept turning off.

When that computer turned off, we lost our server that links every computer in the office and gives us access to past templates.

We had to let the computer ‘relax’ for approximately an hour, which prolonged our first Mir-

People on campus were arrested and the outcome of bailing them out helped raise money for the Special Olympics. It can be seen as a game where the more criminals, the better in order to benefit the fundraiser.

I would be shocked if people are against the Jail N’ Bail fundraiser because they believe mocking criminals is inappropriate. I have more sympathy for fundraising for the Special Olympics than believing it is wrong to mock a criminal scenario for a good cause.

ror Tuesday by about three more hours. We were in the office so late that our editor-in-chief emeritus had fallen asleep and couldn’t offer any more help.

We had genuinely believed there would not be an issue that week, but at 3:43 a.m. we finally managed to export our first issue as a new staff.

Luckily, our first week was so difficult that it couldn’t have gotten any worse — and it definitely did not. Fortunately, we continue to be lucky enough to be supported by one of the strongest groups of editors that we’ve had in recent memory.

Each section is tiered with budding journalists that seem to thrive more each week and add an

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element of genuine surprise that keeps us on our toes.

As we wrap up our last issue, we acknowledge our past difficulties and will look forward to confronting any new ones that are presented to us during the upcoming semester.

Each problem that we have encountered has tested our abilities to communicate with each other in a way that was not only productive, but respectful of each other’s different views on how to move forward.

Next time we publish will sadly not be until our Orientation issue, but until then, remember to always stay classy and celebrate every Wednesday like it’s a Mirror Wednesday.

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Hollywood still can't wash out its racism

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By Meaghan Conlon Executive Editor Emeritus Dang Hollywood, back at it again with the character whitewashing. I wish I could say that I’m surprised, but I feel like at this point it’s par for the course. It’s outrageous that we’ve come to expect the erasure of the racial, ethnic and cultural aspects of the characters that that are born from this. The first image of Scarlett Johansson as Major Motoko Kusanagi in the live action film, “Ghost in the Shell,” based on the anime of the same name, has spurred backlash and deservedly so.

I cannot think of a single reason that Paramount would cast Johansson in an Asian role when there are so many wonderful and talented asian actresses out there. Did the casting directors even entertain the idea of having a non-white lead in a non-white film? Did they assume the fame Johansson has received from the “Avengers” movies would attract more to the film than someone like Rinko Kikuchi from the acclaimed “Pacific Rim?” Now, with the slew of negative responses, the movie has the potential to head in the same downward hole as the illreceived “Gods of Egypt.” Hollywood needs to realize that movies with a non-Caucasian lead can be successful films as well and that placing a white actor in a role designed for a

non-white character is one way to ensure the limited success of the movie.

Besides alienating those who would like to see their culture represented on screen, by whitewashing this character, Hollywood is disregarding the importance of the cultural background and the aspects of Japanese life that makes the character who she is. The setting, the character names, the plotline — everything is Japanese, except the appearance of the actors. It’s not only Johansson either; the whole cast of the movie — a Japanese based movie — is severely lacking Asian representation.

It is not only the casting agents who should be held accountable for the lack of cultural awareness. The actors themselves who agreed to these roles should claim some level of responsibility for allowing the issue to perpetuate. If someone is going to say that they support more diversity in Hollywood, but then turn around and take a role that eliminates any chance of a minority being given and recognized for that role, then their words mean nothing and they are a part of the problem.

Has Hollywood not learned? Especially after the lack of racial representation at the Oscars, one would think that maybe they should rethink the idea of cutting out the race of culture of beloved characters. How are the Oscars supposed to finally enter into the diversified world if it doesn’t hire diversified actors?

You can’t award someone who was never given the chance to do the job in the first place. After being trashed on social media for the Oscars fiasco, I don’t know how the latest casting choice was approved as a good idea. I have nothing against the acting skills of Johansson or anything of the other actors in the movie. It is just another scenario of the correct cultural representation of races being shoved to the side for another white lead.

A few months ago, I wrote about how I would like to see Idris Elba as James Bond; a possibility that many people found controversial. Clearly, it’s not “controversial” to make a Japanese character Caucasian; it’s just “normal.” So, in the mind of top Hollywood producers and directors, it’s fine for countless characters to be erased of their cultural identity, but the moment someone thinks to turn the table, it becomes a problem.

The current issue should not exist; what should be considered a problem is the blatant lack of respect and representation that people across various races are experiencing each time a character is whitewashed or a minority character is

delegated to a small role in the name of diversity.

There is a severe lack of representation that Hollywood needs to fix and that we need to demand and support. It is outrageous, especially in our multicultural country, to see our screens rarely showing a non-white face in a lead role. It is high time that the movie and television industry realize that not only do they cater to a national market full of people of various backgrounds and races, but American media influences international markets.

If they want to increase their national share of the market and public opinion, then it would be in their best interest to start realizing that people are getting sick of the cookie-cutter white (usually male) lead. By casting Johansson in “Ghost in the Shell,” Hollywood missed the perfect opportunity to give a non-Caucasian female a prominent and respected role.

Everything required to take the steps toward a more diversified and inclusive Hollywood was practically giftwrapped in the form of “Ghost in the Shell.”

It’s setting of Japan allowed another city besides New York City or London to be a world stage and the ethnicity of the character as a native of that country was right in the source material; it should not even have been a thought to cast a white American actress in the film.

It seems that even with past flops of whitewashed movies, Hollywood has not learned from their mistakes — or worse, they refuse to. Apologies, like ones issued from The Academy, can be made, but it is not until people in the movie industry actively follow through with these empty words that there will be balance and equality to the many different cultures, not just in the United States, but across the world.

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Clam Jam attendance shouldn't be restricted

By Danielle Saitta Contributing Writer Clam Jam is looked forward to every year by students. Over the course of two years, the all day beach event was taken over by school officials. Restrictions were put on the event, which prevent most students from attending due to the fear of underage drinking.

When I was a freshman, I remember that the only underclassmen who could get in were friends or siblings of seniors. Fences blocked off the underclassmen on that rainy morning on the Point.

While in the crowd of underclassmen behind the gates, I remember one of the security guards saying, “Why don’t they just bring a speaker over here and let you guys hang out here and listen to music?”

Even the security guards thought that there was nothing wrong with us all hanging out on the beach whether we could drink or not. I don’t

agree with these new restrictions. I think that it’s unfair for students to wait to be upperclassman to enjoy the one beach day. If Clam Jam must be a school event with restrictions, then why can’t there be a way to include everyone and separate those who are legal from those underage by using our StagCard and identification?

Fairfield is a beautiful school not only because of its campus, but also because of how close we are to the beach. As students, I think that we don’t utilize the beach enough for a campus that is only a five minute drive away.

Rarely do I go to the beach during the day.

When I do go to hang out with friends it’s refreshing, especially during the nice weather.

Clam Jam is viewed only as a drinking event when it doesn’t have to be. Why should the event be any different from the spring and fall concerts or Midnight Breakfast?

It should be an event that includes all students. For juniors who aren’t 21 years old yet, the idea of closing off Clam Jam to underclass-

men seems unfair to them as well.

“I think the organization of Clam Jam is garbage because someone who could enjoy the time and take advantage of the experience is being left out,” said Matthew Parenti ‘17.

The Beach Residence Advocacy Group has made the price for Clam Jam tickets $50 for juniors and $25 for seniors this year. It seems unfair that juniors who are under 21 have to pay the same amount as students who are of age.

If underage juniors can come and not drink, then why can’t they let all underage students come? In addition to making the event more equal, chances are that the tickets would be less expensive and would entice more students to attend, especially upperclassmen.

“I think there should be both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available,” said Allie Greenbaum ‘16. “I feel as though they should have security, make sure everyone is standing on [their] two feet and [are] out of harm’s way while also having a great time and creating col-

Contributed by Kara Sheehan Students gathered at Lantern Point on Fairfield Beach, this year only seniors and juniors will attend the event which will be held at Penfield Beach.

lege memories.”

To wait until we are seniors to freely enjoy being on the water seems unfair. We should be able to have more school events on the beach and have Clam Jam open to all students, not for the sake of drinking, but for the sake of community. Current underclassmen shouldn’t have to wait to enjoy the beach when the seniors now and the upperclassmen before them never had to. In a way, it seems to deprive us of freedom.

“It would provide a greater opportunity for all students to enjoy it. Alcohol does not need to be given to underage students; it is not hard to card using StagCards and/or give wristbands,” said Parenti.

The opportunity to go to the beach at Fairfield was one of my deciding factors to come to school here. I’m sure for many other students the option of going to Fairfield beach on a nice day was also a deciding factor.

College shouldn’t be about dividing the classes, it should be about bringing them together. If other schools who live close to the beach can utilize it, then why can’t we? I can understand how the school is adamant about keeping students safe, but there are ways to ensure safety and equality.

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Cinefest provides creative outlet for students

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Cinefest 2016 to showcase student films

By Brendan Zimmerman Assistant Vine Editor

On April 29, students will be able to experience the best in filmmaking that Fairfield has to offer at Cinefest. Cinefest is an annual film festival that showcases a variety of nominated short films and documentaries created by Fairfield film, television and media arts students. The festival acts as a big celebration for the FTM program, which recognizes the achievements of students that have managed to successfully craft their own narratives in cinematic format.

The selected films for this year’s Cinefest include the following: “Certain Habits,” directed by Sara Farley ‘16; “Trust,” directed by Heather Mooney ’16; “The Professor,” directed by Stan Grunder ’16; “Truth,” directed by Matthew Ryan Caminiti ‘16; “Memory Black, directed by Conor Long ’16; “The Persephone Logs,” directed by Joann Cowley ’16; “The Farm,” directed by Phillip Iervolino ’16; “Överlöad,” directed

by Mark Anthony Aiello ‘16; “Fostering Promise,” directed by Carina Nieto ‘16; “Never After,” directed by Ally Giannini ‘16 and “Toxic Fantasy,” directed by Joe Flanagan ‘16.

Each year, a jury committee selects different student films to be featured in Cinefest, as well as which films will win prizes for the different categories that they are entered for. For this year’s Cinefest, the jury committee has remained a secret and will be officially revealed on the day of the festival.

Some of the categories that the short films are nominated for include best cinematography, directing and editing. Introduced back in 2005, Cinefest has managed to steadily grow in popularity with Fairfield students.

The festival was originally held in the Community Theater in the town of Fairfield, but it was soon changed to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts after an increase in student

interest forced the department to accommodate the larger attendance numbers.

Iervolino discussed why Cinefest is important to him.

“Cinefest is my favorite event of the year … all of the best student films of the year are showcased and the Fairfield community gets to see all of the hard work we put in,” said Iervolino.

According to Iervolino, “The Farm” is about an aging minor league baseball player who is dealing with the frustration that comes with facing the end of his career. Iervolino also elaborated on the work that went into the making of his film.

“There were a few minor speed bumps along the way … we only had our main stadium location for brief windows of time, so if we fell behind, there was no finishing later,” said Iervolino.

Nieto also gave her feelings regarding Cinefest.

“I think it’s a great way for students to showcase their work and receive recognition for their hard work as demonstrated through the awards,” said Nieto.

According to Nieto, “Fostering Promise” is a documentary that shows the effects of living in the foster care system within the Bronx, N.Y. Nieto stated that her inspiration for the documentary came from a desire to illustrate the privileges of individuals that grow up in a welcoming home environment through foster care.

“For all filmmakers, the process always begins with an idea that grows and is cultivated into reality based on the help received and how much time we have available to us,” said Nieto.

Cinefest is set to begin at 7 p.m. on April 29 in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Performing Arts with free admission for students.

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Shea's Study (Abroad) Guide Ch. 12: Reflecting on studying abroad

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By Shea Spiller Abroad Columnist It’s hard to believe that I only have a little over a week left of my study abroad experience. Everyone tells you to enjoy your time abroad because it flies by quicker than you would think. I don’t think I fully grasped just how fast my incredible semester would go. It still feels like just yesterday that I was settling in for my six hour flight from the U.S. to London. Now, it’s almost time to pack up again and head home. My past semester was one endless adventure whether it was gallivanting through Europe or wandering through London. It’s fitting that my final article is being written before my final week abroad. As a culmination of not only my semester abroad, but of the Study (Abroad) Guide, here is a reflection on these incredible past three and a half months, as well as a few tips for future study abroad goers based off of my experience.

Why I love London With over 8.6 million people, London is one of the world’s largest cities. Never having lived in a city myself, I was a little bit nervous at the thought of living in such a busy and exciting place. After living here for over three months, I can say that London has quickly grown into one of my favorite places. Having grown up with constant access to the outdoors, the fact that London has more parks than any other city is one of its most appealing features. Getting lost in the flower gardens of Regent’s Park or exploring Hyde Park’s endless greenery has proved to be one of my favorite London pastimes. I love London because there is something for any mood — there are cute book shops for rainy days, free museums for your intellectual side, every store you can imagine, delicious foods and quirky markets. The list goes on and on. One of my favorite things about the city, and also one of the most frustrating things, is that it feels that you could be here forever and still not have seen everything that there is to see. I am leaving London feeling that I have only begun to scratch the surface of what this incredible place has to offer. In London, you can never be bored; life is always exciting and new.

Don’t try to do everything One of my biggest pieces of advice for anyone planning on studying abroad or travelling in general is to accept that you can’t do everything. No matter where you go, there will always be something you miss whether it’s a monument, a museum, a neighborhood or a restaurant. I also feel that it doesn’t make sense to try to see all of Europe in the short, four months that you study abroad. Don’t travel every weekend. Take time to get to know the place where you are studying. At some point, you have to surrender to the fact that you’re meant to be left with more to discover. Enjoy the time that you have and try not to fret over the things that you miss.

Don’t be afraid In today’s world, it’s easy to let yourself be overcome by fear and to let it dictate your life. Bad news is everywhere to remind you of all of your worst nightmares and being in a foreign country can make these fears seem so much more real. Although it’s always important to be safe and to be smart, it’s equally important to not let fear take control over your life. Amidst all of the bad in the world, there is still so much more good. Choose to see the good and choose to take advantage of every opportunity that you have without being paralyzed by fear. Be smart, but trust that you are safe. In the words of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

Studying abroad has been one of the best experiences of my entire life and has allowed me to see so much of the world and to meet so many new people. For anyone who is even slightly considering studying abroad: do it. Being in a new place allows you to not only learn about a new culture and experience new things, but it also allows you to gain a better understanding of yourself. Take a leap of faith — the only thing you’ll regret is not going.

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'Game of Thrones' season six leaves more questions than answers

By Gianna Saladino Social Media Editor

This article contains Game of Thrones SPOILERS: Well, ladies and gentleman, winter definitely came. All over the world, “Game of Thrones” fans got the chills from this Sunday’s season six premiere. The biggest question left to be answered from last season was, what will Jon Snow’s fate be? Is he dead or is he alive? I know everyone, including myself, was up day and night for the past year trying to figure out the answer to that question. Don’t hold your breath folks; as of right now we still don’t know.

As season five came to a close, there was definitely a lot of bloodshed. Arya Stark killed Meryn Trent and then became blinded by the faceless man. Samwell Tarly and Gilly just left The Wall to start their happily ever after on the other side. Daenerys Targaryen fled the colosseum with her dragon, Drogon, who soon became angry and after eating five rams, decided that it was time for a nap. As he’s refusing to move, Targaryen gets surrounded by 100 Dothraki. As our hearts were still broken over the big Snow controversy, we had to also wait to see what would happen to her. Reek (previously known as Theon Greyjoy) finally took a stand and killed Ramsay Bolton’s mistress and jumped off a stone wall with Sansa Stark. Brienne of Tarth finally killed Stannis Baratheon by slitting his throat. Last but not least, Snow is summoned outside where he is stabbed multiple times by Lord Allister, the other officers and of course, Olly.

Within those last five minutes of season five, the whole world sat on the edge of their seats waiting to see what was going to happen. A year later we finally got the answers … well, at least some answers. For the last year, as the cast came out to promote the sixth season premiere, mum was the word. The struggle to keep the secrets of Westeros was hard for many of the cast members, but finally the wait is over.

The tension in the room as season six began could have been cut with a knife. As the camera panned onto Snow’s bloody body in the snow, the cries of his direwolf Ghost related to all of us. Some believed that the puddle of blood surrounding his life-less body verified that he is truly dead, but I’m not going to jump to any conclusions just yet.

Snow’s actor Kit Harrington has been teasing GOT fans by still rocking the long curly hair, so there is still some hope.

Just when it seems that Sansa was finally free from Bolton’s reign of terror, hiding behind a tree stump just wasn’t enough. Once again, she sees her life coming to an end, until Brienne of Tarth finally fulfilled her promise to Sansa’s mother, Catelyn, and killed the knight’s guards. This time, when Brienne took an oath to always protect Sansa, “by the old gods and the new,” Sansa accepted. Now that the faceless man has kicked Arya out of his house, she’s living on the streets as a blind beggar. It seems the faceless man is trying to teach her a lesson, but we will have to wait and see.

The serious question that I’ve been waiting to answer is where did Drogon go after the Dothraki took Targaryen?

We still don’t know, but we do know that Targaryen is walking back to the Dothraki village as their prisoner. The Dothraki men cat-call her the whole way back, until she meets Khal Moro and he finds out she’s the widow of Khal Drogo.

He backs off her, but then summons her to go to the pyramid with the other Khal widows.

Episode one of season six is called “The Red Woman” and now we know why. As the episode comes to an end, Melisandre’s biggest secret is revealed. She takes her signature necklace off her neck and looks into the mirror. Right before our eyes, the minute she took the necklace off, she changes into an old woman. At that point, everyone watching had a mini heart attack. As the episode finishes, there are even more questions to ask: Why is Melisandre an old lady? Where is Daenerys going to end up? Is Jon Snow actually dead or is this just a joke?

In memoriam: Prince (1958-2016)

By Andrew DaRosa Executive Editor The purple rain has fallen. The doves have cried. The little Corvette has driven off.

On Thursday, April 21, recording artist and sexual revolutionary Prince Rogers Nelson died in his Paisley Park studio in Chanhassen, Minn. The news only comes two weeks after the singer was hospitalized for complications with the flu.

Both adored and loathed for his musical and cultural promiscuity, Prince rose to fame in the 1970s and 80s with a flair that showcased a man who would exert himself completely for the passion of music.

Having over 45 albums under his belt, Prince was as hardworking as he was, and continues to be, respected by his musical contemporaries, including friend and The Rolling Stones’ vocalist, Mick Jagger, who tweeted on Thursday, “Prince was a revolutionary artist, a wonderful musician and composer. Prince was an original lyricist and a startling guitar player. His talent was limitless. Prince was

one of the most unique and exciting artists of the last 30 years.”

Never afraid of reinvention, Prince awed audiences with his brand of soul pop that not only transcended genres, but music as a whole. Look from 1980 to 1987 when Prince developed his sound revolving around kinky love ballads and sexual aggression, ultimately yielding some of his greatest hits including “Let’s Go Crazy” and “Controversy.”

However, in a year marred with death in the music world, including David Bowie and Glenn Frey in January, Prince’s legacy will continue to shine as his music will continue to inspire legions of musicians and fill lives with splendor and sexual curiosity for years to come. As Prince himself once said, “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life.”

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Cooking with Colleen: Summer crops

By Colleen O'Connor Vine Editor As the spring semester winds down and summer finally approaches, many delectable fruits and some vegetables enter into their peak seasons. During peak seasons, which can range from early May for some strawberries to end of September for most apples, these fruits are in their top, most delicious form. Many become available in farmer’s markets or at farms during the summer, providing an easy way to get the freshest produce possible. Here are some fruits and vegetables whose peak seasons are fast approaching: Cherries (June) Cherries may be high in natural sugars; however, they provide much of our dietary fiber and Vitamin C. According to the website Self Nutrition Data, an easy-to-navigate website dedicated to nutrition facts, the factors are necessary for a strong immune system.

These pitted fruits are also low in saturated fat and sodium, making them a great on-the-go snack.

Strawberries (early June to mid-July) Always a fan favorite, strawberries, like cherries, hold a lot of Vitamin C, according to the website World’s Healthiest Foods. One serving of these average-sized berries can provide almost all of your daily Vitamin C quota. Strawberries also are high in minerals like manganese, copper and magnesium, which are also necessary for our daily diets.

Blueberries (mid-June to mid-August) Blueberries, though small, are a natural source of good cholesterol and Vitamin K, which help with bone growth and blood clotting, according to Self Nutrition Data. About 14 percent of our daily dietary fiber and 24 percent of our daily Vitamin C intake can come from blueberries as well.

Blackberries (July) These berries, like all the rest, are a great low-calorie option when it comes to planning summer meals. Blackberries are high in Vitamin A, a key component of eye health, as well as Vitamin

K, according to the website LiveStrong. The nutritional punch that they pack is also accompanied by minerals like magnesium and potassium.

Raspberries (early July to mid-September) Arguably the best of the summer crop, raspberries are high in Vitamins C and K, as well as pantothenic acid, another name for Vitamin B5 and the most important of the B vitamins, according to World’s Healthiest Foods. Raspberries also have many of the same dietary fibers as the other berries; however, the texture of raspberries often acts as a deterrent for many.

Corn (early August to mid-September) Corn is extremely low in cholesterol and sodium according to Self Nutrition Data, making it the perfect addition to a late summer barbecue. Weighing in at about 600 calories a serving, corn can also provide a good deal of our iron intake in addition to 48 percent of our dietary fibers and 41 percent of our carbohydrates for the day.

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ashionably

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airfield Colors for spring

The weather is warmer and the flowers are making their debut around campus, which can only mean one thing — spring has officially arrived. The better weather also brings more opportunities to get creative with your outfits and accessories, and one of the best ways to spice up your wardrobe is with color.

Every year, color company Pantone announces its colors of the year and for 2016, there are two: Rose Quartz — a light blush — and Serenity — a powder blue. Although introduced early in 2016, both colors are perfect tones to incorporate into your spring attire since they cheerfully and tranquilly reflect the season.

To add these colors into your spring outfits, ladies can start small by wearing it in their accessories. Girls can rock the tones in a variety of ways, opting for a blush or blue nail polish or even bracelets in the tones. There are even trendy slip-on leather sneakers in the blush tone that can take you from class to a weekend out with your friends. Guys can try the colors in a classic polo shirt or button down, while pairing it with their favorite pair of jeans, traditional khakis for a more put together look or even casual shorts on a weekend trip to the beach.

While the Pantone colors of the year are a great starting point for spring wardrobe, they can also transition far past the season when paired with the right accessories. For instance, take a top in the Serenity tone; when paired with a cool moto jacket, some distressed jeans and a slip-on sneaker that summer top in powder blue can easily be made into a fall look with the right accessories. So if you’re hesitant about investing in pieces that sound like they are specifically for spring, there are jackets and accessories you probably already have in your wardrobe that, when added to your new Pantone-inspired pieces, can bring the look into whatever season you’re in.

For an even trendier look, try pairing the colors with denim, which is also extremely popular this season. Girls can try out the look with button-front denim skirts or flared jeans to invoke a 70’s vibe, while guys can try distressed denim or even grey denim to revamp their look for spring.

By incorporating these colors into your wardrobe, you’ll have plenty of options for the warmer weather — and even more for the seasons to come.

Summer concerts: Key survival tips to make the most out of your show

By Andrew DaRosa Executive Editor

Crowded parking lots and vivacious shakedown streets may be the two perfect attributes that describe my typical summer.

While summer work is necessary to provide motivation and funds, summer concerts are a way to blow off steam and listen to good music in the company of friends. Though for me, concerts have become a sort of religious expression, founded on the methodical ways of surviving the lots and sustained by Phish’s east coast stints.

For me, concerts were sort of ingrained in the fabrics of my being since my first show in 2009 seeing Australian hard rock giants, AC/DC. The sheer electricity exhibited got me hooked as the energy coming from the audience’s roar brought me to bliss.

Seven years later, I still find myself on the road, traveling to far off places with my Nikon D3300 sashed over my shoulder and passes in hand. The moment I step on a dustladen field and smell the aroma of showerless shakedown vendors and barbeque, I feel an odd sense of being at home.

Even after attending countless shows, walking into a venue always feels like the first time; a sense of wonder is felt and a childlike whimsy takes over.

Below are general rules to abide by in the jungle that is the summer music circuit based on actual (and somewhat comical) stories that have happened in my travels.

What’s in the bag? – The summer of 2014 was a monumental period as I was preparing to head off to college in the fall and I attempted to fit as many shows into my schedule as possible. I found myself in Delaware for the Firefly Music Festival and the second day, I was deep in the pit for a performance from one of the most eccentric live bands performing today, Cage the Elephant. Sure enough, Matt Schultz and the crew headed out and about mid-way through the set, I capture out of the corner of my eye a roughly 80-yearold gentleman in ripped pants, no shoes and a tie-dyed 1996 Dave Matthews Band Crash tour shirt, selling bags of magic mushrooms. Bags were flying left and right as the frail figure danced around and glided to his heart's delight. I couldn't

help but laugh and snap a quick photo with the man and to this day, I still keep to the motto that no matter how delightful the individual is, freebies on a concert field or lot should be avoided, even if you’re craving a gooball or just a bottle of whatever the other guy is having.

Duck! – I’ve never been one to condone physical violence of any form but sometimes, it can provide a sort of dark comedic effect. For my dad’s 42nd birthday, I took him to a 90’s throwback show co-headlined by Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden. While Nine Inch Nails scared him to death just as much as their fan base did, who were generally goths that looked as though they hadn't seen a hint of the summer sun, the real entertainment of the show came from a few rows behind us during Soundgarden’s set. It is always a nuisance to hear people arguing, but you know that things are about to get real when leathered-up Tony decides to flex his pectoral muscles to no avail, defending his hubby from drunkards. Suddenly, the leatherman’s wife clocked another woman in the face with a cigarette and fell forward two rows. Of course, security had to get involved, but imagine if people just sobered up through an opener. I mean, at least take it to the lot.

“Can’t keep my hands to myself ” – I admit, I am a glorified Phish phan and will be catching them another four times this month. My obsession with Phish transcends everything in life and for my girlfriend, it sure is a pain. The genius in me thought it was a grandiose idea to head out to New York City for New Year’s Eve last year to catch Phish.

In my cunning ways, I never told her exactly how horrid and gross some “phans” can be; no wonder some are labeled “wooks.” Her face of repulsion seemed to linger through the night as my attempts to get down to “Kill Devil Falls” had no effect on her. To add to her sentiment, one of these individuals decided to put on her jacket and walk out of the row with my girlfriend only catching on at the last second to chase down the thief. I know, as a Phish phan, that the community is full of love, but for the oblivious ones out there, know the crowd; you’ll either find your best friend or just another person wanting your coat.

Andrew DaRosa/The Mirror The view from the festival grounds at the Firefly Music

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Inkwell Spotlight 'Puppet'

By Jasmine Raghunandan Contributing Writer at The Inkwell

Eighth Blackbird graces Fairfield with song

Contributed by Quick Center

By Alicia Phaneuf Contributing Writer

Four time Grammy winning classical music group Eighth Blackbird took the stage at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Performing Arts on April 21. The innovative sextet captured the attention of the audience in their rendition of “Hand Eye.” Eighth Blackbird has entertained audiences throughout the world for over 20 years.

Their “Hand Eye” performance is inspired by the “Sleeping Giant” collection. Sleeping Giant is an American Christian metal band that encourages spiritual experiences and expresses music based off of visions, miracles and wonders. In addition to utilizing Sleeping Giant as a source of inspiration, Eighth Blackbird also uses a variety of skills in their performance such as delicacy, intricacy and artistry. Eighth Blackbird was able to successfully captivate the hearts of the audience.

“I love all of the unique aspects that the group brings and it’s easy to get lost in my own thoughts during their pieces,” said Matthew Mark ‘18. “The musicians play so well together and sometimes it even sounds more like modern than classical music.”

The six musicians demonstrated impeccable communication skills throughout their performance. Whether it was body movement, eye contact or facial expression, all members of the group were able to remain synchronized and worked flawlessly as one unit.

Senior Abby Wells said, “I love their dynamics and communication amongst each other. It’s almost like they can anticipate what actions the group members are going to do during the performance.”

In addition to having an interesting stage presence and clear confidence, Eighth Blackbird also composed pieces inspired by each musician’s personal experiences and observations. Their piece “Conduit” was inspired by modern technologies and computational functions such as copy, paste, touch and send. By incorporating various tempos and utilizing both loud and soft qualities of the instruments, the group was able to bring technological inspiration to life in an artistic way.

Another piece that interested audience members was, “Mine, Mime, Meme,” a piece that carried a repeatafter-me quality. The piece started with the cello player, followed by the other musicians in a distinct order that mimicked the tone and tempo of what the cello player originally played. As the piece continued, the other musicians seemed as though they were able to better predict what the cellist would play and their music became faster, louder and more confident.

Eighth Blackbird also attracted audience members who wouldn’t typically attend a classical music performance, such as Tyler Moragas ‘19, who prefers genres such as country, pop and rap. Due to their unique artistry and compositions, the classical group made audience members interested in their work.

Moragas said, “They are definitely a unique group that played a different style than what I would usually listen to, but their music sounds like it would be in a silent movie and immediately started making me think of movements that would go with it.”

While taking inspiration from a variety of resources throughout the world, Eighth Blackbird is able to compose music that is appealing to audience members of all ages and attracts music listeners of all genres.

Their uniqueness and active artistry allowed them to engage listeners and added emotional connectivity to their music. The successful performance resonated with members of the Fairfield community due to their musicians clear passion and emotional relation to their work.

You can’t just do that You can’t just say those things and not expect For emotional strings to get attached Or maybe that was your intent all along So that you could clasp on those strings Tug on them Pull on them Pull on me Any which way you please Because you are the puppeteer And I the puppet It doesn’t matter what kind of puppet Be it made of Ash, Oak Redwood or Willow So long as I am yours To bend to your will To succumb to your needs To feed your desires And when I refuse To give you but a taste You pull on those strings That tug hard on my chest As if to rip my heart out And bleed And cry I see you with her In the far off distance A lowly puppet put on a shelf I want to stand up To walk up to you To pull you away from her The way you pull me Away from everyone else I want my hips to be what you touch My ears to be what you whisper into My neck that you kiss My face that you look at My eyes that you dare tell me Those same words that you tell her Those same words you should never Have told me that made me into your willing puppet Trust Me I am Yours You can’t just do that You can’t just say…

And now you have another puppet to play with.

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Heard It Through The GrapeVINE

By James Della Rocca Contributing Writer This week’s Heard It Through The GrapeVINE spotlight is Daniella Musacchio ‘19. She is currently undecided, but is going to declare a major in communications with a double minor in film and French. Her favorite solo act is John Mayer, while her favorite group is The Beatles. She says, “I love older music, but I also am constantly searching for awesome new artists to listen to, such as my recent obsessions: Twenty One Pilots and Young the Giant.”

“I think you can learn so much about someone by knowing the music they listen to, so my favorite compliment is when someone tells me I have great taste in music. Music has helped me get through so much and I really can’t imagine what my life would be without it.”

“Everlasting Light” by The Black Keys “Oh! Darling” by The Beatles “Hotel California” by The Eagles “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd “One Headlight” by The Wallflowers “Bold As Love” by John Mayer “The Seeker” by The Who

Contributed Photo Freshman Daniella Musacchio (above)

Check out Musacchio’s playlist on The Mirror’s Spotify @thefairfieldmirror

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THINGS YOU MISSED THIS WEEK IN STAG NATION

Wednesday, April 27

On Monday, April 25 the Fairfield Athletics Award Ceremony was held at the Regina A. Quick

-Women's Lacrosse at Manhattan,

Center for the Arts. Senior Shelby Iapoce (middle right) of women’s lacrosse and Erin Connors

3 p.m.

(far right) of field hockey each won the William Wallin Memorial Award. Freshman Kevin

-Softball at Rhode Island,

Duncan (middle left) of the golf team won Male Freshman of the Year. Junior Anne Burgoyne

3:30 p.m.

(middle left) of field hockey won Alumni Association Female Student-Athlete of the Year.

-Baseball vs. Stony Brook, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 28 -Softball at Manhattan,

On Saturday, April 23 the men’s and women’s rowing teams won the overall championship at the Spring Metropolitan Championships with 126 points. The varsity 4 won its heat with a time of 7:01.60 while the varsity 8 breezed by the field with a 6:32.35 finish. The

2 & 4 p.m.

Friday, April 29

second varsity 8 also had a solid performance good enough for second place. The men’s

-Men's Lacrosse at Delaware,

team totaled 50 points on the day, while the women’s team lead the way with 76 points.

7 p.m.

On Tuesday, April 26 men’s lacrosse player Colin Burke ‘19 was named Eastern Collegiate

Saturday, April 30

Athletic Conference Division 1 Rookie of the Week for his five goals and two assist perfor-

-Rowing at New England

mance against nationally ranked Towson on Saturday. His career-high of seven points also

Rowing Championship, All-

earned him Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Week for the sixth time this season.

Day

Burke leads the nation's freshmen in goals per game at 2.64 goals per contest.

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-Men's Tennis at MAAC

In this week's issue...

Championship, TBA -Women's Lacrosse at MAAC Championship, TBA

Sunday, May 1 -Softball vs Marist,

- NFL Draft Preview: Uncertainty at the top (Page 14)

- Stags walk-off in the 13th to edge Sacred Heart 5-4 (Page 15) - Stags frustrated by Niagara on Senior Day (Page 16)

12 & 2 p.m

Softball team rounding into postseason form

Contributed by Sports Information Desk The Stags are currently 21-17, 8-4 in conference play, which is good for third in the MAAC.

By: Patrick Kiernan Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Having only eight games remaining in the 2016 season, this year’s Fairfield softball squad has their expectations set high with the Metro Atlantic Athletic Tournament right around the corner.

Currently 21-17, the team has six more wins than last year’s team did on this day, the same 2015 team that went on to win the MAAC Tournament. Winners of five of their last six games, the Stags seem to have all the momentum necessary as they reach the most crucial part of the season.

The Stags are also 8-4 in MAAC play thus far into the season and all of their remaining games will be against conference opponents. Playing well in these games will be instrumental toward obtaining a top seed in the MAAC Tournament.

The team has a number of players to thank for this season’s success, starting with the seniors. Outfielder Lauren Felicia has led the team in getting on base, hitting a

blistering .435 average to go along with 57 hits. She also leads the team in runs with 31, on base percentage at .476 percent and 23 stolen bases in 25 attempts. Starting in all 40 of the team’s games at this point, she has struck out just five times, making herself a staple at the top of the lineup. A true five-tool threat, she can hit, run, score, field and throw.

On the other side of the diamond, pitcher Lauren Falkanger ‘16 has been dominant in her final season, pitching to the beat of a 11-2 record and 2.70 earned run average.

Starting in 13 games this season, she has eight complete games and has allowed just 31 earned runs.

Also twirling gems for the Stags this season, Destinee Pallotto ‘18 trails just Falkanger with a 2.86 ERA. Though her record stands at 8-9, she has started a seasonhigh 17 games, consisting of nine complete games and a shutout. She leads the team in strikeouts by 40 with 97 missed bats and has walked just 22 batters.

Back on offense, the most run production has come from Courtney Hankins ‘19.

Playing at catcher and third base, Hankins leads the team with 10 doubles and 31 runs batted in. She is second on the team in average and home runs in her first season with the Stags, sporting a lofty .355 average to go along with four round trippers. Though these statistics are greatly benefitting the Stags this year, she should only improve with maturity and experience over her next three seasons.

Another slugger on the team is outfielder Angelina McGuire ‘18, the Stags’ home run leader with seven dingers. She is second on the team in RBIs with 27 and runs with 26.

This offensive burst is complemented by catcher Tori Reed ‘17, who also has 26 runs scored on the season. Starting in all 40 of the team’s games, she has nine doubles to go along with 17 RBIs and doubles as a speedster with seven steals in eight attempts.

Although these six players are the ones with the most potent statistics on offense and defense, it takes an entire lineup and defensive alignment to win games and that is exactly what the team is doing. The lineup is consistent throughout and each of the pitchers complement each other between innings.

The road to the MAAC Tournament begins on Thursday, as the Stags will travel to Riverdale, N.Y. for a doubleheader against the Manhattan Jaspers, their last road games of the regular season.

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NFL Draft Preview: Uncertainty at the top Wikimedia/Creative Commons

Carson Wetz of North Dakota State, widely considered to be the future face of a lucky NFL franchise, is projected to be either the No. 1 or No. 2 pick come Thursday night in Chicago.

By Conor O'Brien Contributing Writer

This upcoming weekend, fans of the NFL will be introduced to a new generation of talent as the 81st annual NFL draft is held at Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.

On April 14, the Rams, who moved from St. Louis to Los Angeles this offseason, shocked the NFL world when they made a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans. The Rams traded their first, second and third round picks in this year’s draft, as well as their first and third round pick in next year's draft to acquire the No.1 overall pick from the Titans. The following week, the Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a similar monster trade with the Cleveland Browns. The Eagles traded their first, third and fourth round picks in this year’s draft, their first round pick in next year's draft and a second round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, all to acquire the Browns first round pick, which is No. 2 overall. Both of these trades were pulled off for the same reason: a need for a quarterback. Last offseason, the Rams and Eagles actually traded starting quarterbacks, swapping Nick Foles and Sam Bradford respectively. The trade didn’t look great; Foles had the worst year of his career and Bradford looked uncomfortable in a quarterback friendly offense under Chip Kelly.

This year, there are two clear cut quarterback prospects at the top of the draft: Jared Goff of the University of California Berkeley and Carson Wentz of North Dakota State University.Goff, who had just completed his junior season, had decided to forgo his final year of National Collegiate Athletic Association eligibility and declare for the NFL draft. Goff started every game in his career at Cal and the team did progressively better each year. In 2015, Goff set a new record in the Pacific 12 Conference with most passing yards in a season (4,714), beating current NFL star quarterbacks such as Andrew Luck and Aaron Rodgers. When looking at pro comparisons, Goff compares well with Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons or Eli Manning of the New York Giants. He doesn’t have the biggest arm and isn’t the greatest athlete, but he is fundamentally sound. Many analysts now expect Los Angeles to draft Goff at No.1 overall.

Carson Wentz is a different prospect. At North Dakota State, Wentz competed in Division 1A, playing against a lower level of talent. He didn’t start until his junior year and he missed eight games in his senior year due to injury, leaving him with a small body of work to show teams. However, he did win MVP in the Football Championship Subdivision National Championship game two years in a row, leading the Bison to victories in his junior and senior years.

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Patrick Kiernan Editor-in-Chief Emeritus (Still Boss?)

Your 2015-2016 4x5 Columnists:

Patrick Kiernan, Alfredo Torres, Meaghan Conlon and Jesse Erickson

Tom Brady suspended once again; what are your reactions?

Stephen Curry out for 2 weeks; what are the Warriors chances now?

Johnny Manziel strikes again; gets indicted on a misdemeanor assault charge. What now?

Will you be attending Clam Jam this Saturday?

Did you see Kyrie Irving and the Cavs finish off the Pistons?

I laughed so hard when I got this news. Sad part is that's four less games that someone gets a chance to rip a limb off him. No, I am not from Mass., who's asking?

Still really good considering the Clippers just lost Paul and Griffin.

That puts the Warriors in an easy enough matchup against either the Clippers or Blazers, and hopefully Curry can be back for San Antonio.

Flee the country honestly. Just start new somewhere else ... the poor guy.

Yeah, and this is my last 4x5 ever so I'm gonna say whatever I want and don't care about your judgment. I'm gonna get reckless. Like I'm gonna get stupid drunk at 9 a.m. and break a lot of stuff.

Yeah, can't wait to see them lose in the Finals.

Sucks for him and the Pats; I still don't care about football.

It's Ova! Warriors ain't even making the Finals, just keep an eye out for the best pg in the league....

Kyrie Irving.

At this point he should just go back to college.

Of course, why not enjoy a beautiful day at the beach with a couple of ice cold beverages.

Someone say Kyrie? I don't even want to start talking about Kyrie because he's just so great, just like Kyrie said to Detroit, "Bye-Bye."

I don't even care that much about

Not looking as high as they were before. And whats even sadder is we don't get to witness the cuteness of Riley Curry.

He should really think about reprioritizing his life and getting his act together.

Absolutely. It will be my first and last Clam Jam because I've been abroad (and lame) the past 3 years at this school.

Nah, I was too busy freaking out because I have less than a month left until graduation! (And I'm crazy stressed out about it).

Yes, I am bringing my good friend Allison White.

We will keep one another safe during this time.

Please pray for us.

I AM SERIOUS.

I do not care. I do care that Patrick is leaving our 4x5 page and I get to be moved to where I belong.

CIAOOOO Pat, I'll miss you more than Juliana ... even more than Ally.

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Meaghan Conlon football, but I know that this is ridiculous. People have abused Executive Editor Emeritus their wives/girlfriends and have

gotten away with less punishment than this.

Jesse Erickson Editor-in-Chief (Italian EIC)

Athletically, Wentz is a freak. He has great size for a QB at 6-feet-5-inches, 237 pounds and he still ran a 40-yard dash in 4.77 seconds at the NFL combine. He compares well to Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts and reigning league MVP Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers. With Goff likely going at No. 1, Wentz will almost certainly go to Philadelphia at No. 2.

After the first two picks, the draft becomes a lot less clear. At No. 3, the San Diego Chargers will likely select offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil from Ole Miss. The Chargers had one of the worst offensive lines in the league last year, as injuries devastated them. With QB Philip Rivers aging, keeping him clean in the pocket must be a top priority for San Diego.Tunsil is one of the best prospects at the position in many years. He has a massive frame, while still being close to flawless in his technique. He compares best to Tyron Smith of the Dallas Cowboys.

At No. 4 overall, the Dallas Cowboys could look to select a blue chip defensive talent in Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa. Bosa is a menace off the edge. While he doesn’t have great speed, he is a tremendous physical presence that will give any offensive line a headache.At No. 5, the Jacksonville Jaguars will also be likely looking for defensive help. A great fit for them would be Florida State defensive back Jalen Ramsey. Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley’s previous job was defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, where he worked with long-limbed, physical corners such as Richard Sherman.

While Ramsey is probably a better comparison to Patrick Peterson of the Arizona Cardinals in terms of size and speed, he does posses the physicality that Bradley likes.One prospect who has also benefitted indirectly from the trades for the the top two picks of the draft is University of Memphis QB Paxton Lynch. Lynch is considered by many analysts to be the clear cut No. 3 QB in the draft and the last one with the potential to become a franchise QB. As Goff and Wentz are all but guaranteed to go No. 1 and No. 2, the interest of Lynch has peaked leading up to the draft. Teams that could be interested are the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets and Denver Broncos. With the NFL Draft right around the corner, it will be interesting to see what moves are done before or after the start of the draft on Thursday, April 28.The Browns QB situation is still unsettled after signing free agent QB Robert Griffin III. Many see the trade with the Eagles as an attempt to gain more picks to repair a depleted roster. The Denver Broncos are bare at QB. After Peyton Manning retired and Brock Osweiler bolted in free agency, the Broncos traded for veteran QB Mark Sanchez with the Eagles. Sanchez is not the long term solution and it would be surprising if the Broncos pass on Lynch if he falls to No. 31 overall.

I'm surprised I haven't gotten suspended from The Mirror yet, but then again, I am superior to Brady.

I am so mad at Alfredo for asking Drugs, man. another basketball question ... he is soooo fired and Creed is sooo hired (he's our assistant sports editor and he volunteered to be creepy Creed).

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Stags walk-off in the 13th to edge Sacred Heart 5-4

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The Stags beat the Sacred Heart Pioneers in extra innings to push their record to 20-18, 10-2 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play as they stand alone in first place in the MAAC.

By Alfredo Torres Sports Editor On Tuesday, April 26 the Stags hosted cross-town rival Sacred Heart University in hopes of capturing their fourth consecutive win. After tying the game at four in the bottom of the sixth inning, Fairfield struck once again in the bottom half of the 13th inning to win the game as Kevin Radziewicz ‘18 knocked in a walk off RBI single to give Fairfield the 5-4 win.

The Pioneers jumped out early in the first inning when they scored the game’s first run to give them the early advantage. Fairfield answered right back in the bottom half of the first, scoring two runs on three hits to give them the 2-1 edge.

After two quiet innings, Sacred Heart erupted for three runs in the fourth inning to force Fairfield’s starting pitcher Ryan O’Connor ‘17 out of the game after 3 innings of work. In came Jake Binder ‘19 out of the bullpen, with a runner in scoring position, as he would get the next Pioneer out to end the inning as the Stags trailed 4-3.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Stags would load the bases as Mac Crispino ‘17 singled, followed by a walk from Troy Scocca ‘17 and finally another single by Jack Gethings ‘19. Freshman Tim Zeng came in the game to pitch hit for Dan Hopkins ‘17 and worked a walk to force in a run to tie the game for the Stags at 4.

Having an opportunity to add some insurance runs, Michael Conti ‘17 stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded, but unfortunately for the Stags, Conti would ground into an inning ending double play.

The next couple of innings were a display of great pitching from both teams, especially from

Fairfield’s bullpen. The Stags used five different pitchers out of the bullpen, as none of the Stag relievers allowed a single run through nine innings of work. When asked about the work of his bullpen, head coach Bill Currier said, “our pitchers took charge of the game, everybody we rolled out there did a pretty good job. We’re pretty happy with that, a lot of them were freshmen other than the last kid. We’re happy about that, having them hold us right in the game.”

The rest of the game would be a pitching duel between both pitching staffs, as neither team allowed a run. The Pioneers came close in the 10th inning, when they got a runner to third base with just one out. The next batter flew out to centerfielder Drew Arcuilo ‘18, who threw a bullet to home to get the runner out at the plate for an inning ending double play.

Before the start of the 13th inning, the umpires made the decision that that inning would be the last one due to the darkness on the field. After the Pioneers went down easily, the Stags had one final opportunity to win the game and they did just that.

Conti lead the inning with a single to right field. The next batter, Arcuilo laid down a sacrifice bunt, but reached first base due to a throwing error by the pitcher. Now with no outs and a runner in scoring position, Radziewicz was called upon.

“I was just trying to barrel up a ball because I knew the infield was in and anything hit hard was going to get through and win us the game,” said Radziewicz of his mindset coming up to the plate.

Radziewicz singled to left just over the third baseman to push in the winning run as the Stags walked off to victory 5-4. “Radziewicz has been a clutch hitter for us most of the season, it was good he got a second opportunity with a guy on third base, it was good he came through,” said Currier.

The Stags will be back in action on Saturday, April 30 when they host Manhattan College for a double-header at Alumni Diamond.

Stag Spotlight: Eric Austin '18

By Daniel Montgomery Assistant Sports Editor

What made you want to continue your collegiate golf and academic career at Fairfield?

Eric: I really did not want to travel too far from home as I live in North Branford, Conn. Also, I knew I wanted to play Division 1 golf, so I had an interview with the coach, I toured the school and I fell in love quickly. Fairfield has a great business school and it all just really worked for me.

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From freshman year to sophomore year, you have had a lot of success on the course; what has been the driving force behind your success?

Eric: I have to give most of the credit to the seniors when I was a freshman. They gave me a good understanding of what college golf is really like.

Coach was also really helpful freshman year and we’ve been building upon this foundation since I came here.

You have had some really strong individual performances this year from winning MAAC Golfer of the Week to finishing second at the ECAC tournament to earning a tied for third place finish at the MAAC Championships. What has been the highlight of your sophomore campaign?

Eric: I do not really know if there has been one highlight in particular from an individual standpoint. The goal was to win the MAAC Championship as a team, but unfortunately we did not play well enough to do that. I’m happy with how I played, but I wish the result was different as a team.

How would you say you guys performed this weekend at the MAAC Championship?

Eric: We had ourself in a good position through 45 holes, but we are a really young team and although we did not end up with the win, we definitely gained some confidence from the weekend and worked really hard out there. We played three freshman, so this year they got a feel for what the MAAC Championship is like and I think next year will be our year.

From a team standpoint, how would you sum up the season you guys had?

Eric: I’m really proud of all the guys on the team. I’m really proud of the work ethic we have shown and we know now that winning a MAAC Championship is a two-year process, so next year we’re going to be ready. Also, we’re not losing any of our starters for next year, so that’s big.

Going into next fall, what are your individual and team expectations?

Eric: Individually, I just want to help my team the most I can. I think our team expectations are to be prepared to play in every tournament, especially the MAAC Championship, but overall day in and day out we need to be ready to play.

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Stags Frustrated by Niagara on Senior Day

Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Junior Riley Hellstein finished Saturday's game with one assist and two groundballs. Hellstein and the Stag offense was potent in the first half, but was held scoreless in the second period of play.

By Daniel Montgomery Assistant Sports Editor Nine Fairfield seniors were honored in what would be their last game at Rafferty Stadium with a special ceremony surrounded by friends and family prior to Saturday’s matchup against Niagara.

Unfortunately, the ceremony would be the highlight of Saturday afternoon as the Stags offensive attack was frustrated by the purple Eagles in the final 30 minutes of lacrosse action, ending in a disappointing 9-7 defeat.

Leading 7-5 at the break, Fairfield was unable to penetrate the stout Niagara defense in the second period as they were held scoreless after halftime.

While the purple Eagle offense found its rhythm, the Stags simply could not buy a quality possession on the offensive end.

For a team that averages 10.4 goals per game in the season, it was certainly surprising to see such a potent offense be thwarted to the extent that was shown.

“We did not do what was needed to win this game,” head coach Laura Field said when asked about the Stags second half effort. “We just had a lot of unforced errors where we turned the ball over on our own.”

The Stags finished the day with an uncharacteristic 18 turnovers and 29 fouls committed.

Despite their performance in the second half, things actually looked quite promising for the Stags during the first 30 minutes.

After trading goals to knot the game at three, Fairfield rifled off three straight goals to give the squad a 6-3 advantage with just under seven minutes to play in the first 30.

Senior Maeve Quinn and Alex Fehmel ‘17 each tallied two goals apiece during the time frame in which the Stags offense was running like a well-oiled machine.

But just as we thought the Stags would pull away from Niagara, they could not find the spark to put the purple Eagles to bed.

They allowed them to hang around, quickly finding the net twice in the last five minutes of the half to bring themselves within one goal at 6-5.

Senior Colleen Reynolds would score for Fairfield with 11 seconds left to give the Stags a tentative 7-5 lead going into the break.

Reynolds’ goal would be the last time that the Stags found the back of the net on Saturday.

Once the second half commenced, the shift in momentum was noticeable.

Niagara came out with a fire that Fairfield was unable to match. After only ten minutes into the period, Fairfield was suddenly down 8-7 as the purple Eagles continuously found good looks on goal.

Five minutes later, with over 15 minutes remaining in the game, Niagara scored one more goal to give them all the insurance that they would need, making the score 9-7.

Fairfield could not crack the purple Eagle defense, mustering only seven shots in the final spell.

Given the significance of the game in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play, Field wished her senior leaders were able to give the team more on Saturday.

“We definitely expected more out of them today,” Field said. “We’re going to need them to win going forward.”

Quinn and Fehmel led Fairfield with two goals, while Reynolds, Lily Crager ‘19 and Brenna Connolly ‘18 each added a tally.

The seniors honored on Saturday were Quinn, Reynolds, Kelly Camardo, Chelsey Sidaras, Cristina DeVita, Jenna Fuchs, Shelby Iapoce, Melissa Laible and Julieanne Mascera.

Moving forward, the Stags will play Manhattan College on Wednesday, April 27 in their last regular season game of the year.

The MAAC Tournament is then set to begin on Saturday, April 30 at the highest seed’s home field.

Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Junior Kelly Camardo (top) added one assist on Saturday. Senior goalie Chelsey Sidaras (middle) made four saves in net. Seniors Maeve Quinn and Colleen Reynolds celebrated after a first half goal.