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THE MIRROR Independent student newspaper
Week of April 4, 2018
By Jacob Buttiker Co-Assistant News Editor
On Tuesday evening, April 3, a number of Fairfield University’s programs came together to discuss an important, albeit complex, subject. The Kanarek Center for Palliative Care, Center for Applied Ethics and the Egan School of Nursing all joined together to discuss hospice and palliative care in an open and educational fashion. According to director of Kanarek Center for Palliative Care, Eileen O’Shea, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, this event has been in the works for the better part of a year. In a space spanning two classrooms of the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies building, the KCPC panel was assembled to discuss these medical topics. Members of the panel included: Lisa Caramico, M.D., John Beauvais, Ph.D., Karen Mulvihill DNP, APRN, FNP, ACHPN and Rick -Dr. Lisa Caramico Newman, J.D. The event, entitled Transparency & Ethics in Palliative Care, opened with O’Shea, as she delivered some background on what palliative care is, as well as stating the KCPC mission statement. According to the World Health Organization, palliative care is defined as, “an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment”.
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O’Shea then went on to establish the goals set forth for the event, which include, defining palliative care & hospice, holding a dialogue on said subjects and to develop a deeper understanding of perspectives on these issues. As the event continued, Dr. David P. Schmidt, Ph.D., the director of applied ethics at Fairfield University, took the time to introduce the panelists as well as their occupations. The individual panelists then addressed the audience by stating one reason why palliative care applies to them as an individual. Lisa Caramico, M.D., described her connection to palliative care, “it has become my passion to educate people and physicians on what’s available regarding end of life care.” After the introductions had concluded, Dr. Schmidt led the panel into the discussion of two case studies pertaining to end of life care. Each study was read by Dr. Schmidt before being handed over to the panel for an in depth discussion. The panelists bounced ideas off of each other, each one addressing the room with their own thoughts based off of their personal experiences. Issues such as informed consent, communication between patients & physicians and autonomy were discussed in depth. Panelist Richard Newman, J.D., commented on the issue of communication in palliative care, “these issues arise from lack of communication, and they are resolved, to the extent that they may be resolved, by communication.” The panel then agreed that palliative care should be focused first and foremost on the individual. They highlighted the importance of questions such as, “how do you think your quality of life has been up to this point?” and “what matters most to you?” Junior David Bogdan was impressed by the discussion, “The event opened my eyes to palliative and end of life care, such a topic seems to be vital and should be discussed more frequently.” After the panel had concluded their discussion on the case studies, the room was opened up to questions from the audience. Students and staff members took turns addressing the panel members with questions pertaining to palliative & hospice care, as well as the ethical and moral dilemmas that go along with these topics.
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Panelists explain their perspective on palliative care related issues patients (left). Crowd listens intently while the features of the new nursing building is utilized for display (right).
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Students Confront Stereotypes at Annual Service for Justice Residential College Fashion Show By Julia Monteleone Coffee Break Editor
The Service for Justice Residential College hosted its annual Stereotype Fashion Show in the John A. Barone Campus Center on Wednesday, March 28. Service for Justice strives to provide students with opportunities and events that focus on diversity, social justice and service. As a signature event held by S4J, the fashion show exhibits various well-known stereotypes while the audience guesses what stereotype each model was dressed as. This year, all answers were entered into a site which were displayed onto a screen at the front of the room, and provoked conversation about the automatic assumptions people make about their peers. Despite an initial low turnout, the students who attended the show appeared happy to be there and were extremely energetic. As the evening went on, the level of participation increased. When attendees became more secure in speaking on topics that are typically controversial in nature, the contriJulia Monteleone/The Mirror butions became more confident and were met with respectful and educated Maggie Fontaine ‘18 (left) and Margaret Morrell ‘20 (right) dress up as Catholic stereotypes. responses by peers. surrounding being LGBT+. Dressed in all black and walking to rap music, a female student Junior Emma Unterkoefler reshowcased how the world views African Americans. flected on this discussion, “the stereotype fashThe room was filled with the curiosity of smiling students who watched their friends ion show provided a fun platform to discuss and peers strut across the floor in a fun and enlightening evening. “This is a brave space. We issues that pervade our campus and society. want you to say how you feel,” said Program Coordinator of Student Diversity and MulticulWhen stereotypes are discussed it becomes tural Affairs, Jasmine Raghunandan ‘17. clear that they are simply not true.” Joselyne Ordonez ‘20 represented the “stereotypical commuter” of Fairfield UniversiThe goal of the evening was to create a ty, sporting a Stag shirt, jeans, sneakers, large backpack and gym bag. She commented that, safe space where students felt comfortable ask“someone had written down ‘She doesn’t even go here.’ And it feels a little true cause the Coming questions about race, gender and ethnicity. muter Lounge is hidden, you know? People forget that there are students that commute.” Students were encouraged to challenge their Ordonez participated in the show which was emceed by Jasmine Raghunandan and typical judgments about people in their day to Sean Tomlinson ‘19, a senior resident assistant from 40 McCormick Road. “I hope people feel day life. One student modeled a robe and Bible that they had a good conversation unpacking a few of the stereotypes because obviously we in order to talk about the stereotypical view of can’t sit here forever and go through every single one. I hope they had a good conversation – a a Catholic person. Another dressed in overJulia Monteleone/The Mirror beginning conversation I should say about stereotypes and why we use them and rely on them alls with a pride flag to represent the stigma so heavily,” said Tomlinson. RA Sean Tomlinson ‘19 helps host event.
New Cybersecurity Lab to be Built By Deanna Carbone Managing Editor
Fairfield University is making strides toward a safer internet. The School of Engineering has been award a $100,000 grant to build a cybersecurity laboratory on campus, projected to be complete during the Fall 2018 semester. According to Dr. Adrian Rusu-Sprincenatu Ph.D., chair of the Computer Science and Engineering department, the grant was obtained through an application to the George I. Alden Trust Foundation. He worked with Kathleen Freis and Michael Prescott, director and assistant director of the Foundation Relations department respectively, to receive the grant For those who are unfamiliar with computer engineering, Dr. Rusu explained the importance of this project. “Students will be able to set up secure networks, to simulate and respond to potential attacks. It will also allow students to perform ethical hacking – testing security defenses of different entities,” said Rusu. Junior Jaclyn Cuevas, software engineering major, believes that the lab will raise the standard of learning for those in the field. “It’s good that the material will be held to current security standards, and that we will have access to new security protocols as they’re adopted.” The lab is being established simultaneously with a cybersecurity minor program and core engineering courses in cybersecurity. Dr. Rusu added that having a lab like this would be advantageous to engineering students. “The most valuable aspect is that students will be able to do hands-on activities with state-of-the-art equipment,” he said. Computer science major Kyle Morehead ‘20 believes that the interactive opportunities the lab plans on having will give them practical application for future techniques. “It will provide a good opportunity for computer science majors to get some experience for future jobs,” he said. Junior Davis Doherty, a software engineering major, related the necessity of the development of the laboratory to current events. “Since stories about data breaches at large companies appear almost quarterly, I think cybersecurity is an extremely prevalent topic in today’s society,” said Doherty. “Fairfield’s new lab would teach us skills that we can apply in almost any career, which would certainly raise the effectiveness of the degree as a whole.”
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Frank Hand ‘86, Brian Boornazian ‘82, John Welch ‘87 and Dr. Mark Ligas (left to right) participate in a panel discussion.
DSB Promotes Reinsurance Industry By Connor O’Rourke Co-Assistant News Editor This past Tuesday, April 3, the Dolan School of Business Dining Room hosted a lecture in the Dean’s Lecture series, regarding the management of risk in a global economy in the realm of the reinsurance industry. Fairfield alumni and experts in the industry joined Interim Dean of DSB, Dr. Mark Ligas, Ph.D., who moderated the discussion, to talk about how this field of business affects our everyday lives, as well as the many professional opportunities available to students. The aim of the discussion, according to Orgsync, was to gain insights as to what risks the speakers have already taken in their careers in terms of reinsurance, as well as what their biggest respective losses were within the field. The alumni who spoke at the event were John Welch ‘87, Brian Boornazian ‘82 and Frank Hand ‘86, all of whom are industry experts. Welch, as it is stated on Orgsync, “is chief executive [of] North America reinsurance in addition to being head of insurance programs, America for XL Catlin. He is currently a managing director of XL Catlin and a member of its global reinsurance leadership team.” As for what the industry is, Welch elaborated, “the way I explained it to my children when they were young would be that you’re simply insuring the insurance companies… Insurance companies have a lot of risks as well
that they have accumulated, and if a big storm comes along or an earthquake, things like that, they might not have the financial capability of handling the economic impact of that event.” Hand is currently an executive managing director at Aon Benfield. Additionally, “he [Hand] has specialized in structuring and placing reinsurance transactions in the Financial and Professional Liability segments including directors and officers liability, Medical Malpractice, Law Firm Liability and other related classes of business.” Lastly, was appointed to the position of chairman at Aspen Re in August 2012 and has also served as the performance director for the company during that time. Boornazian who currently serves as chairman and chief executive officer of Aspen Re America, was previously, “appointed head of reinsurance in May 2006 and joined Aspen in January 2004 as president of Aspen Re America. Mr. Boornazian also serves as a director on various boards of the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries.” Regarding the panel, Chris Flynn ‘18 felt that, “...it was a very informative event because, before today, I really did not know anything about reinsurance and what the industry was like, as well as what their day to day tasks are like.” Reinsurance companies, as Welch went on to say, essentially provide insurance companies with protection in terms of their earnings and growth of capital.
In terms of what reinsurance companies cover, Boornazian said that, for instance, “there’s insurance on major events, like the Olympics. If something was to happen, like if there was a terrorist event and the Olympics were cancelled, there would be [coverage] on tens of millions of dollars lost in television revenue.” As for what the reinsurance industry looks out for, Hand stated, “We’re trying to provide coverage for an emerging risk market that changes every day, it’s not just cybersecurity, it’s other things as well; wildfires are starting to run rampant out in California…” Hand went on to mention other emerging risks that the industry would cover, such as the prevalence of flooding following hurricanes, which have been becoming increasingly frequent in recent years. Another student in attendance, Lauren Payton ‘19 said, “I learned what reassurance is and what the industry is all about. In simple terms, it’s insurance for the insurance companies. It’s a way to spread out the risk even further.” The main idea emphasized by all three speakers was that the reinsurance industry is open to many majors, not simply those offered at the business school. They are looking for people willing to work hard who have great analytical skills, not just those from a strictly business background.
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The Mirror Reflects on this Week in Social Media Compiled by Claire Monahan Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety.
Wednesday, 3/28 1:23 a.m. DPS encountered a group of individuals riding the stag statue. One of the students kicked a light structure causing minor damages. Officers discouraged the students from riding the stag statue because it was unsafe and risky behavior. The students were documented for alcohol consumption and were referred to student conduct. Thursday, 3/29 4:13 p.m. DPS Investigated a roommate dispute that had occurred several days prior. The matter has been referred to the Office of the Dean of Students.
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What’s Going on in the U.S. and the World By Claire Monahan News Editor
U.S. News San Antonio, Texas: The Villanova University Men’s Basketball team defeated the University of Michigan 79-62 to win the NCAA championship. The final game marks the end of the 2018 NCAA basketball tournament, March Madness. California: Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum announced their divorce. They were married for nine years, the couple share one daughter, Everly Tatum. Frankfort, Kentucky: According to NBC News, on Monday April 2, teachers from across the states of Kentucky and Oklahoma travelled to their respective state capitols to rally for increased funding and changes to their state-funded pension systems. All public schools in Kentucky and many in Oklahoma were closed that day because of the protests. Marion, Indiana: CNN reported that on Tuesday April 3, two firefighters died when their plane, a single-engine Cessna 150, collided with another plane at Marion Municipal airport in Marion, Ind. Pilot Kyle Hibst and passenger David Wittkamper worked for the Pipe Creek Township Fire Department in Madison County, Ind. San Bruno, California: According to the BBC, four people at YouTube headquarters are being treated for gunshot wounds after a female shooter was found dead in the building with an apparent self-inflicted wound. Three patients are currently being treated at San Francisco General Hospital and one is in critical condition, as per the Associated Press.
World News Johannesburg, South Africa: After a prolonged period of illness, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, age 81, died on Monday April 2. The widow of President Nelson Mandela, Madikizela-Mandela was a political activist throughout her life, especially against apartheid in South Africa in the later half of the 20th century. Australia: Researchers from Deakin University, University of Melbourne and Monash University published a study in The Journal of Physiology that indicates that starting exercise earlier in life can increase the amount of heart cells later in life. The experiment conducted on rats found that rats which ran on a treadmill when they were young had more heart cells compared to rats who only began running on the treadmills as adults. Beijing, China: The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced new tariffs on U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s administration’s new tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum. The tariffs would increase the taxes on U.S. products including pork, fruit and wine. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Reuters reported that King Salman of Saudi Arabia has expressed his support for the Palestinian state following his son stating that Israelis were entitled to live peacefully on their own land. Salman also emphasized the need for an advancement of the peace process in the region during a phone call with President Donald Trump on Monday night. Kunduz, Afghanistan: It was reported in The New York Times that Afghan civilians were among those killed in an military airstrike of a religious seminary order by the Afghan government. The strike was mean to target senior Taliban officials, one government official estimated that 35 percent of those killed were civilians.
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Annual Symposium to Display Students’ Research By Connor O’Rourke Co-Assistant News Editor The 2018 Research Symposium, an annual Fairfield University event that highlights the scholarly work of undergraduate and graduate students, will feature pieces of work from nearly every discipline and field of study offered at Fairfield. According to the description on Orgsync, “Students present research posters, performances and other creative works that celebrate the vibrant spirit and intellectual vitality of Fairfield University’s student body.” The event will take place on Thursday, April 26 from 1:30-5 p.m. in the Oak Room at the John A. Barone Campus Center. However, from 2-4 p.m., the Dogwood Room will host the displayed works of nursing and health studies and undergraduate scholarship students. Also, from 3-5 p.m., Sigma Xi and graduate students will display their work in the Oak Room. On Orgsync, it states that, “the works and projects on display [will] highlight the importance of Fairfield University’s Jesuit mission to promote scholarship through service, international engagement and to strive for excellence in work that contribute to the common good.” Students who plan to partake in the symposium will need to register on Orgsync and are encouraged to attend the poster building workshops on Tuesday, April 10 from 5-7 p.m.
and Tuesday, April 17 from 5-6 p.m., both of which are to be hosted by the DiMenna-Nyselius Library. Current Sigma Xi president, Associate Professor of biology Dr. Anita Fernandez, Ph.D, noted that, “The Sigma Xi Poster Session is to me the highlight of the year’s Sigma Xi activities. Sigma Xi is an honor society whose main purpose is to promote and advance research in the STEM fields.” “I think it’s really great that students get the chance to show off all of their hard work and research … I think it’ll be a great opportunity for those involved,” said Emma Rybacki ‘19. Junior Natasha Sefried, a student who plans on attending the event, stated, “I am excited to see my peers hard work presented and paid off.” Dr. Fernandez added that the poster session has been hosted by Sigma Xi on campus for about 18 years and, since 2011, it has been held in conjunction with the University-wide Research Symposium. The former president of Sigma Xi, Associate Professor of chemistry and biochemistry Dr. John R. Miecznikowski stated that, “The Sigma Xi poster session is one of the highlights of the academic year for me. It is very affirming for me to see so many students presenting their research at the poster session. I can see their excitement about science and their joy in presenting their research.”
“It is a great experience for students to present their work and explain their research to others who may not be familiar with their project. It is also worthwhile for students to obtain suggestions about their research from other faculty and students at the poster session.” Miecznikowski added. One of the primary changes to the event this year, according to Dr. Fernandez, “is that posters will be available for public viewing from 1:30 until 5 p.m. Student presenters will be in front of their posters available to explain their work between 3 and 5 p.m. In the past, the posters were available for viewing for just the two hours [3-5 p.m.] with the student researchers present the entire time explaining them.” With the new 1:30-5 p.m. presentation, Dr. Fernandez noted that the presenters themselves will have the time to see their friends’ posters before having to stand in front of their own respective works. Essentially, she felt that the new format will give their hard work more visibility. As for how she felt about the event as a whole, Dr. Fernandez stated that, “The Sigma Xi Poster Session is the one real opportunity we have to learn what students have been doing with their independent research projects. Each of my own research assistants has spent at least three semesters working on their research, adding up to hundreds of hours invested in their projects.” Junior Bryce Talbot-Dion noted, “I hav-
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en’t personally heard of it, but it sounds like an excellent opportunity for students.” “I’m so excited to share my research with other students and learn about where our funding goes for research on this campus,” said Rocky Reilly ‘20, who is presenting her research in chemical biology with Aaron Van Dyke, Ph.D. In 2017, there were 71 Sigma Xi posters and she added that it is anticipated that Sigma Xi is to experience a similar number for this year’s event. As for what fields of study are generally represented at the poster session, Miecznikowski said that, “This year, students will present posters from the departments of biology, chemistry and biochemistry, mathematics, physics, psychology and the School of Engineering. This year, as in most years, a majority of the posters come from the departments of biology, chemistry and biochemistry. “All the STEM fields on campus are represented at the Sigma Xi Poster Session, including psychology, biology, chemistry, physics, math and engineering. In order to qualify for the Sigma Xi Poster Session, students must have participated in research with a faculty member and must be able to encapsulate that research in a short abstract. Students typically do this in close collaboration with a faculty member, and the quality and quantity of the submissions is very high,” said Fernandez.
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Trump's Affair Warrants More of a Public Reaction By Elisabeth McMahon Contributing Writer Infidelity in politics is a tale as old as time. From our founding fathers to our current president, it appears that politicians are more vulnerable to extramarital affairs than the citizens they represent. However, while affairs are traditionally wholly condemned by the public as immoral and shameful, a disturbing trend has been witnessed within the President Donald Trump presidency, effectively setting him apart from the rest. Historically, when a sex scandal breaks in politics, the mainstream media has a field day investigating the claims, leading the public into a frenzy of public condemnation and denunciation. Former North Carolina Senator, John Edwards, for example, epitomizes this claim. His extramarital affair has been established as one of the most notorious sex scandal stories in media history. Due to the widespread coverage over his affair, Edwards was ultimately forced to confront the situation and issued a public apology to the nation in 2008. The allegations brought forth against Edwards played a large role in dismantling his 2008 Presidential Campaign from moving forward. In President Trump’s case, the circumstances differ widely. Not only did the current president have nearly 14 times more allegations brought forth against him regarding affairs, but they were accompanied by further accusations of sexual misconduct and mistreatment towards women. During Trump’s 2016 Presidential Campaign, interviews resurfaced from appearances on Howard Stern in addition to a leaked Hollywood Access tape with Billy Bush. Despite the adulterous and misogynistic allegations, Trump’s campaign not only appeared to be more successful than ever, but continued to resonate with voters. Even more disturbing, since his election, these claims have not ceased to circulate. The latest news story features adult film star Stormy Daniels, who claims that she signed a nondisclosure agreement in addition to being offered “hush money” to keep quiet about her affair with President Trump. Daniels, during a 60 Minutes interview last week, confirmed that she engaged in sexual activity with the current president shortly after his youngest
son, Barron, was born. She also cited that she received multiple threats after the sexual encounter that strongly encouraged her discretion. Although the story has garnered mild attention, it appears that the public has grown increasingly apathetic over Trump’s immoral behavior, allowing him to avoid proper accountability. While the president’s alleged behavior is shameful and degrading, I find the public’s reaction to be equally as reprehensible. Many citizens, particularly his fan base who claim to uphold ‘traditional family values’ and emphasize the importance of a devout Christian marriage, are willing to look the other way in favor of a partisan agenda. Indifference amongst the general voting population appears to be on the rise. While sex scandals involving figures such as former President William Clinton or Congressman Anthony Weiner shocked the nation, it seems as though the public is not only unfazed when it comes to political extramarital affairs, but now almost seems to expect them. Although citizen apathy constructs a depressing commentary regarding the moral status of American society, this situation does offer a beacon of hope as well. Despite countless threats and the attempt to buy her silence, Stormy Daniels sends an almost empowering message to the public: in the face of indifference, she will not be silenced.
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To Stop Gun Violence, Congress Needs Research By Sabina Dirienzo Opinion Editor In 1996, Congress passed the “Dickey Amendment,” which banned Centers for Disease Control scientists from using congressional money to advocate for gun control. On paper, this is a reasonable limit – but in practice, the Dickey Amendment has been used to stop the CDC from researching gun violence at all. However, Reopening research into gun violence would be a good first step for Congressional lawmakers. After the Dickey Amendment, NPR reported, research into gun violence dropped by 90 percent. NPR interviewed a former CDC researcher, Mark Rosenberg, who explained that it was implied to researchers that if they researched gun violence at all, they would be told that they were violating the spirit of the Dickey Amendment and may lose funding. This is a problem – the Huffington post has reported that multi-year studies are expensive, and that’s the information we need. People can’t do these large studies on their own. This means that there’s almost no national data on the psychological effects of gun violence, the health of long-term gun violence survivors or unsafe gun practices. There is no national data on how many shootings are stopped by a ‘good guy with a gun,’ although the National Rifle Association would like you to believe that’s every legal gun owner. There is no data on how many people convicted of domestic violence purchase, or still have, a gun. We’re in the dark.
Editorial Board "ResLife did Sophomores Dirty" Alicia Phaneuf Editor-in-Chief Cara Lee Executive Editor Deanna Carbone Managing Editor
For the second year in a row, and despite increased sophomore housing options, rising juniors have had severe difficulty acquiring rooming for the 2018-19 school year. On Wednesday, March 21, numerous sophomores looking for junior year housing received emails stating that they were not allowed to select housing on the day of the lottery as more juniors had selected the four-person suite option than there were fourperson suites available. This notice came less than 48 hours before the housing lottery opened, yet these students did not receive the option to form new groups before the lottery and enter normally. Instead, they were required to go to the Office of Residential Life and sign up for housing on forms. This situation only worsens when the issue takes into account that some of these students will be forced to live in – previously sophomore Residential College – Faber Hall, taking the ju-
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The result, then, is that we are trying to conduct a debate about gun control without having the research we need. Instead of researching potential fixes to gun violence – which could include restricting gun access to those who have been convicted of domestic violence, as well as mental health initiatives – and using data, people have to rely on emotions. This also leads to those who support gun control being criticized for using data that comes from gun control non-profits – because there’s almost no research otherwise. As your friendly neighborhood liberal, let me tell you that I would love to have CDC data on gun violence. It would enable us to have a real conversation about guns. It would also give gun control advocates access to hard data on what measures cause changes in gun deaths. There’s hope for gun research: Congress passed a spending bill that would effectively un-muzzle CDC gun researchers and allow us to have access to this information. After the Parkland, Fla. shooting and the March for Our Lives Protests, this would be a good first step. But it’s just that – a first step. Congress has to take action on gun control, and this research would help them start to do that.
nior/senior privilege of having a living room and kitchen away from the class of 2020. At least if students intending to have full meal plans next year, regardless of residence, had this privilege revoked or this occurred based off of write ups or failing academics, this decision might be considered fair. Instead, this was based entirely off of a group lottery number, which averaged together each group member’s lottery number and did not take into account academics or standing with the University. For the second year in a row, sophomores are outraged. There are several things that ResLife can do to improve this situation in the future, some of which are suggestions that class of 2019 students proposed to ResLife when this occurred last year. The first is to separate the housing lottery over the course of two days. This would allow the primar-
ily senior-member groups to pick housing first, then release what options are left so juniors can form housing groups based off of those numbers. That way students find out where they will be housing before, as occurred with the 2019 class, August. Another proposal is for ResLife to create a housing lottery based off of merit and standing with the University so that hard working students do not end up in environments where their academics are affected, or housing situations that go against their life styles and force them to spend more money they may or may not be able to afford on meal plans they do not want – as will occur in regard to the Faber situation. Another proposal is to simply notify students of issues earlier and with enough time for them to be re-entered into the normal lottery process so they are not punished for an issue that they did not cause, nor should they suffer the consequences for.
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Facebook's Data Breach Shouldn't be a Surprise By Ariana Puzzo Online Editor-in-Chief Last month, Facebook was on the receiving end of outrage from its users when it was revealed that the company was cognizant of user data theft, NBC News reported. The outrage escalated as users learned that Facebook did not take action to further prevent the theft after it occurred. Following the widespread controversy regarding privacy and data breaches, ABS-CBN News reported that Facebook presented users with access to new privacy tools on March 28. The updated settings will “give users more control over how their information is shared.” They will also theoretically prevent user information from being utilized by outside parties such as Cambridge Analytica, a British firm connected to President Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign. Websites should establish secure firewalls that prevent personal data from being accessible and utilized for manipulation. However, as technology continues to develop and third-party companies are given new methods of gathering information, we, social media users, must exercise caution. After all, while users should expect that our passwords and email accounts are secure, there is never a guarantee that our information is private once we input Pictured is Mark Zuckerberg it onto the internet. So, for those who are calling to #DeleteFacebook by boycotting the platform, there must be inward reflection on why we feel so protected when online. One of the first lessons learned when the current college generation joined social media — especially those of us who joined as teenagers — is that the internet is forever. Regardless of whether you set your privacy settings to the most restrictive or if you delete an old post. No matter what, that data is still out there in the realm of cyberspace. We make our
peace with that knowledge when we sign up for any of the growing number of social platforms. More so, what we do and say will invariably be tracked, recorded and used by third-party websites, as well as other companies, to target our interests and sell either a product or an idea. So, when people recently expressed outrage about the access of personal data by companies other than Facebook, there is some validity to their anger — Facebook does promise to protect users’ information. However, people should be cognizant that Facebook or any other platform’s promise is slightly empty. Yes, they should have done more to prevent the breach from occurring and must ensure that it does not occur again, but when anyone uses the internet, their privacy is immediately less secure than before. People are aware of that reality, too. According to USA Today, social media influencer Josh Johnson said, “If people are really beginning to delete their Facebook over these findings, they’d better go ahead and delete all their social accounts and go back to landline phones as well." Likewise, USA Today interviewed another Facebook user, blogger Michele Brosius, who said that she realized once her information was made available on the internet, anyone CreativeCommons/Wikimedia Commons could access it. That is not to say that we should not hold Facebook accountable for maintaining the security of its website for current and future users. We simply cannot be naive enough to think that social platforms or other forms of technology — such as credit cards or online banking — do not have inherent privacy or security risks. Moreover, if Facebook’s breach is greatly unsettling to anyone, there should be thoughtful consideration given to whether or not the individual wants to or should continue using social media at all given that security will not be a problem resolved overnight.
Disney Diversity Shows Promising Future By Miandabu Kalala Contributing Writer Disney seems to be getting the hint that whiteness is not the norm with the release of After all, movies play such a crucial role in shaping our perceptions of ourselves, others and movies such as “Black Panther” and “Wrinkle in Time,” which celebrate people of color and our environment. Portraying African-Americans or any other groups in a good light helps feature many women of color in particular. Many movies in the past have portrayed women break stereotypes and could be just what we need to bring about equality. in general as being more love driven than anything else. For women of color however, they did not even get the chance to be featured as main characters in these “prince charming” and “happily ever after” plot lines. While there are still many stories to be told, we are seeing progress, and this shift should not be mistaken for a trend. This is the change that people all over the world have been asking for and I applaud anyone who uses their platform to be part of that. As a young black woman, I have come across people who view our culture as being a trend they can use for their benefit before moving on to the next thing. I understand that a company such as Disney is money driven, but I hope that they seize this opportunity to also make an impact, rather than just moving on to the next “big thing.” With African-Americans and Asians representing only 26 percent of moviegoers according to the Motion Picture Association of America, it makes sense that Disney would try to cater to them in order to increase their revenue. It is no secret that Disney has been criticized for its lack of diversity and poor portrayal of women, so they needed to make changes in order to get more people of different backgrounds in theaters. With social media playing such an essential role in our everyday lives, many take to their personal pages to voice their opinions about whatever that goes on in our society. Disney therefore has at their disposal the ability to stay informed on what people care about. I’m glad they have been listening to the public’s opinion. CreativeCommons/Flickr I just hope that these changes will not just be a marketing strategy, but Pictured is the Wrinkle in Time cast. rather an opportunity to truly celebrate the cultures of people of color.
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NBC's Live Musical Special Premiered on easter sunday perceived as a threat to the Roman Empire. Priest Caiaphas (Norm Lewis) is accompanied by other priests who come to the conclusion that Jesus must be killed. Later, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem and finds a temple filled with merchants and money lenders. Jesus is encapsulated by a flood of people needing his help. He then tells them to heal themselves and his confidante Mary Magdalene (Sara Bareilles) has to calm him down – as she does sporadically throughout the musical. The duet, “Everything’s Alright” performed by Bareilles and Legend was beautifully executed. Bareilles’ naturally soulful voice carried the duet, and her gentle acting toward Legend was seamless. Bareilles provided viewers with a new view of Mary Magdalene, transforming the perception of Mary as a prostitute to Mary as a gentle-hearted, independent, beautiful woman who provides Jesus with a combination of comfort and peace. Judas, fearing the movement is getting out of Jesus’ control, goes to the Romans and tells them Jesus will be in the Garden of Gethsemane the following night. He receives 30 pieces of silver as payment. This Broadway star is no apprentice to the stage. Dixon’s performance as Judas was flawless and deeply believable. It’s unclear as to whether his acting or my preconceived view of Dixon that ultimately had me feeling sorry for Judas. Dixon’s performance had me saying “don’t do it, Judas!” about 20 different times throughout the night. But alas, as we all know, at the Garden Judas arrives with Roman soldiers and identifies Jesus by kissing him on the cheek. Jesus is arrested and sent to Caiaphas and King Photo taken from johnlegend Instagram Herod (Alice Cooper) who condemns him to death on the cross. The way Jesus was crucified was done so in a brilliant manner. Legend was actually suspended in midair while tied The Cast of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' including Legend, Bareilles and Cooper to cross, which continued to raise higher and higher until it reached its pinnacle. From By Alicia Phaneuf there the cross began movEditor in Chief ing backward into the disAt the conclusion of my four-day holiday weekend, I sat on my couch in a food coma, tance until it was replaced with candy wrappers scattered along the floor from the early-afternoon Easter festivities, by a glowing light. The viin anticipation of NBC’s live telecast of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” From the initial sound of sion was exceptional. In a time that can easthe first violinist and the artistic display of red and white lighting to the chaotic dancers who took the floor in an energetic flow of dance sequences, I knew the next two-hours and ily be swept up in the chaos of opening candy, playing 20 minutes were going to be an intensely satisfying conclusion to my Easter celebration. “Jesus Christ Superstar” was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. It origi- with new toys and cooking nally debuted in 1970 as a rock opera album, before taking Broadway in 1971 where it extravagant meals, “Jesus was nominated for five Tonys. The musical tells the story of the last seven days of Jesus Christ Superstar” offers Christ’s life, where Jesus is played by the unmatched musical genius, John Legend. NBC viewers the chance to rehad a plethora of renowned artists integrated in the musical, which was performed live at flect on the true meaning the Marcy Avenue Armory in Brooklyn, N.Y. According to the New York Times, “the show of Easter, while providing averaged 9.4 million viewers, putting it ahead of all other original telecasts for the night — them with a glance as to Photo taken from johnlegend Instagram how this story is still relincluding CBS’s ‘60 Minutes’ and ABC’s ‘American Idol.’” As the show opens, apostle Judas (Brandon Victor Dixon – best known as Aaron evant today. Bareilles singing with Legend Burr in the Tony-winning Hamilton) is growing concerned that Jesus’ followers will be
Lara Croft is This Generation's Indiana Jones By Gracianne Eldrenkamp Contributing Writer The widely popular video game franchise “Tomb Raider” was transformed into a feature film on March 16. The film featured Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, Daniel Wu as Lu Ren, Dominic West as Lord Richard Croft, and Walton Goggins as Mathias Vogel. “Tomb Raider” tells the story of Lara Croft, a young, adventurous woman who takes a journey to an uninhabited island to discover the mystery behind her father’s seven-year disappearance. She takes Lu Ren as a guide and travels to the mysterious island where she fights against greedy grave digger Mathias Vogel to protect the world from a curse. Structurally, the film felt a lot like a Marvel movie, without the franchise attachment. It was action packed and entertaining with very endearing and comedic moments interspersed throughout. There wasn’t much substance to the film, but there didn’t need to be. Much like the Indiana Jones movies, “Tomb Raider” was meant to be a mindless two hours of fun. For a video game adaptation, “Tomb Raider” is shockingly entertaining. After major flops like “Warcraft” in 2016, video game fans were not expecting much from this film, but “Tomb Raider” received 50 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, a high score for a video game movie. The biggest issue with video game movies is that the films take player’s choice away from the franchise, but “Tomb Raider” fills the gap by perfectly recreating the tone and feeling the game provided players. Alicia Vikander leaps large gaps, swings from wires and tumbles from great heights, much like in the games. However, when compared to the games, the movie does have several other significant differences. It mostly follows the storyline of the 2013 “Tomb Raider.” In the game, Trinity, the order of people searching for artifacts in order to control them, is not a business like it is in the movie. The
game also describes the Crofts (specifically Richard Croft) as not being business persons while they are portrayed as such in the film. The film also eliminates the element of magic. The artifacts Croft searches for aren’t actually cursed and so don’t have magical properties. Instead, they are grounded in reality. The film includes Richard Croft as
a character and is a significant part of the plot, yet he is only mentioned briefly in the games. Lara Croft’s character was super refreshing to see. She’s a fiercely independent, skilled and intelligent woman who is still human and emotional at her core. Several times in the film, Lara is in seemingly inescapable trouble and viewers continuously expect someone to save her, only for her to get out of each desperate situation completely on her own. Lara isn’t sexualized like many other women heroes in Hollywood, and there isn’t a forced romance in the film that detracts from Lara’s strength as a independent hero. As if this wasn’t enough, her physical strength is still not her only redeeming quality. The film uses her relationship with her father to give Lara a softer side which balances out her superhero-like qualities. One big misstep in “Tomb Raider” was replacing the small group of Lara’s allies from the video games with one character, Lu Ren. His character is added to give Lara a sidekick, but his personality and relationship to Lara is underdeveloped and confusing. He is introduced as an angry drunkard who isn’t fond of Lara’s natural charm, but, once Lara bribes him into helping her, he suddenly becomes her best friend and would die for her. In the entirety the film, he is the least important of the characters and could have easily been written out. The one good thing about Lu’s character is that he allows Lara to be the main character. Since he is rarely in the film, he has no opportunity to overshadow the heroine. Even in the scenes where they are together, Lara continues to feel like the sole main character. Although “Tomb Raider” is definitely not the next Academy Award Best Picture, it’s an easy and entertaining film to watch. Lara Croft is this generation’s Indiana Jones: witty, cunning and amazingly skilled. Whether or not you’re a fan of the video games, “Tomb Raider” is worth a trip to the theaters, even for just a bit of mindless fun.
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'Utah Air Project' Fights Air Pollution By Katherine Klima Vine Editor
something remarkable. Every image captures a unique aspect of air pollution. The photographs range from something as simple as a smoke stack from a factory to the natural landscape of Utah being plagued by gray skies and power lines. Oddly enough, Elem captures the beauty of Utah while photographing the aspects of different cities. By doing this, Elem is able to capture the destruction as well. For example,
The Lukacs Gallery, located in Loyola Hall, hosted artist Reid Elem’s exhibit the “Utah Air Project” from March 20 through April 3. Reid Elem is an artist and educator who uses photography to touch upon various topics in a contemporary context. According to his website, Elem has a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga. His exhibit, “Utah Air Project,” at Fairfield University deals with the effects of air pollution in Utah. “‘The Utah Air Project explores population expansion, development, the consumption of energy and resources and inevitability the influence that the by products of these processes have on the air in Utah,” Elem states in an informational panel video on the wall at the entrance of the exhibit. On this panel, Elem continues to discuss an atmospheric phenomenon associated with this project called “inversion.” Inversion is a change in the regular behavior of temperature in the troposphere that causes a layer of warmer air to lie above the layer of cool air at the surface. Due to inversion and Utah’s landscape of valleys and mountains, this warm layer of air will ultimately trap dangerous air contaminants in the atmosphere – poisoning the air in Utah. Elem proceeds to mention how inversion is more noticeable during the winter months, but can be seen periodically throughout the year. This is due to a variety of air pollution causes such as coal fired power plants, an increase in vehicles on the roads, incineration used within industrial businesses and mining productions. The "Utah Air Project" located in the Lukacs Gallery One of Elm’s main goals is to document the source of this contamination by capturing the his- in one photograph it seems as if one is looking out at a beautitory and present condition of Utah’s people, places and land ful view of a city’s landscape surrounded by mountains. After – anything affected by the air pollution running rampid in studying Elem’s photograph, one can see the smog encasing Utah. the city. Suddenly, what once seemed like a beautiful photoWhen walking into Elem’s exhibit, a viewer can imme- graph has now turned into a discussion about destruction. diately feel a sense of passion coming from Elem’s work. The Elem does a good job invoking a great deal of thought fact that he took the time to go to various spots all over the in observers of his work. One of the main photographs of the state of Utah to document and record all of this is extraordi- exhibit, which was used as the exhibit’s official postcard and nary. As for the images themselves, they each demonstrate featured on Elem’s Instagram page, is that of an open burn-
ing. The photograph, or “Open Burning, Powerhouse Road – located in Spanish Fork, Utah,” is one of the more dramatic and impactful photographs of this exhibit. In the picture, it depicts a scene of a white truck beside a fire starting in a patch of grass. Elem’s photograph manages to bring the ugliness of what we, as human beings, do to our planet to light. “This project took all sorts of turns this last year and helped me realize that everything is connected to everything,” Elem stated on his Instagram in regards to the process. In the specific post where he focuses on this photograph, Elem mentions how the burning photograph defined for him the human struggle of “attempting to keep a clean and prosperous existence and the negative byproducts of these efforts. Pushing forward with production…” The exhibit as a whole draws attendees in the moment they enter. The photographs take breathtaking images and reveal the extent of humanity’s effects on them. The crisp, clean, vibe of the gallery differs to the theme of pollution – nevertheless, it was intriguing. One of my favorite photographs was an unnamed work of a factory’s white smoke contrasting against a night sky. It reminded me of driving at night Katherine Klima/The Mirror alongside a highway. Another great factor to Elem’s exhibit was the relatableness of it all. While air position is a serious issue occurring in Utah, it is also affecting the world as a whole. Elem’s photographs draw attention to a topic we should all be thinking about by demonstrating what a specific and unique landscape is going through due to air pollution. It makes it easier for a viewer to digest the whole issue of pollution and really leaves viewers wondering what to do next to stop an issue from continuing to destroy our environment.
The Mirror Abroad: Chris' Cultural Excursion By Chris Lazazzera Abroad Columnist
“It’s halfway over.” Those were the words I heard last week upon handing in my fifth midterm exam. This didn’t faze me as I realized Spring Break was finally here and April, the best month of the semester, was right around the corner. Back in December I had agreed to let my family come and visit for Spring Break. So, as all my friends left for their wild trips, I sat in my empty apartment pondering whether I had made the right decision or not. Looking back on it, I honestly think I did. My mom, dad, brother and his girlfriend arrived in Florence on Saturday. A highlight of our three days in Florence for me was becoming a parttime tour guide. I’m kidding, but I sure did feel like I was showing them all around my second home. They couldn’t get enough of the food and wine, constantly telling me how lucky I was to be “studying” in Florence for three and a half months. We just so happened to still be in Florence on St. Patrick’s Day, so, naturally, I had to take my brother and his girlfriend to the Lion’s Fountain. It’s one of our Managing Editor’s, Deanna Carbone’s, favorite bars in Florence, if you didn’t know. Deanna, the green beer was amazing, sorry for rubbing it in. After Florence we went to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast for a few days. Despite the rain, both places were absolutely stunning. They are right on the Italian coast and whichever way you look when you’re there, you’ll get an amazing view. Houses are seamlessly built on top of one another into the side of a mountain. It’s a photographer’s paradise. I wouldn’t recommend going to Amalfi if you are scared of heights, that’s for sure, but, if you love Chris Lazazzera/The Mirror the ocean and sun, you need to get there. Just think of it as Myrtle Beach on steroids. Needless to say, my whole family loved our time spent shopping and The Coliseum located in Rome, Italy sightseeing. I can now confirm I really am Italian as I picked up my first pair of loafers. I know the famous “Godfather” would be proud. places when looking at them in Google Images. In the end, I appreciated my family taking Before going our separate ways we had to make a pit stop in Rome. It didn’t seem real me to these spots in Italy because who knows if I would have actually gone on all these tours when I was standing inside the Coliseum. Nor did it when I was throwing a coin over my with my friends. shoulder and making a wish at the Trevi Fountain. You never expect to actually visit these
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By Sabrina Musto Fashion Columnist Spring has finally arrived after what has seemed like the longest winter of all time! I for one am so glad to leap into spring and ditch my snow boots and puffer jacket for some warm weather styles! However, we all know the saying, “April showers brings May flowers,” so springtime usually calls for an arsenal of styles, including those that keep us dry. While I hate writing about waterproof gear due to its tendency to all look the same and act as some of the most boring pieces in an individual’s wardrobe, I think that there is no better way to start off April and the spring season than to give you all great items to avoid walking around with soggy shoes and messed up hair.
Umbrellas While the bookstore umbrellas have always done the trick for me, I have recently seen people in places like Manhattan who have clear umbrellas, which I find to be so smart as you definitely lose some of your visibility when using an umbrella. I decided to do some investigating on everyone's favorite site (Amazon, of course!) and found that the totes Signature Clear Umbrella seems to be the go-to umbrella for all of your clear umbrella needs. While it is $24.00, and that may seem steep for an umbrella, I would argue that one of these umbrellas might definitely be worth it! Hopefully we have a completely dry April and you have no need to use this advice, but I wish everyone good luck on their fashion endeavors while staying dry this spring!
Rain Coats I think we can all come to a general consensus that raincoats are simply not comfortable or very fashionable. In my opinion, the best way to make the most of your raincoat is to stay away from dreary colors such as grey. When you buy a grey or black raincoat, it is like you are one with the weather and there is nothing I hate more than rain when I am trying to have a productive day. One great example of a colorful raincoat is the Columbia Splash a Little Rain Jacket, which you can get for $62 on amazon.com. This raincoat comes in a multitude of bright spring colors including light pink, fuschia and an adorable ocean blue. The fit of this jacket is also to die for, coming up over the neck with a stowaway hood and a tight fit that allows it to pass for athleisure. Rain Boots We have talked rain boots before in Sabrina’s Style, and while Hunter Boots and Sperry’s Bean Boots are always great options, they can get a little pricey and there are so many other great options to keep you dry while maintaining your style. For the guys, Palladium Men's Pampa Sport Cuff WPN Rain Boot in amber are available for only $72.99 on Amazon. They are extremely stylish and can function as a part of your outfit with or without the rain. For girls, I have just stumbled upon the Sam Edelman Women's Tinsley Rain Boot and added them to my shopping cart. These rain boots are amazing because they do not look like rain boots at all. In fact, they look like a stylish pair of booties that can be worn rain or shine, but they are waterproof and only $35.99, seriously a steal!
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Sam Edelman Women's Tinsley Rain Boot
Heard It Through The GrapeVINE By Alle Scanlon Assistant Vine Editor Junior Casey Riviezzo is a double major in accounting and finance. Casey takes great pride in her Italian heritage and her hometown of Huntington, Long Island. In fact, there is one quote in particular that is very near and dear to Casey’s heart: “I’m from Long Island, I’ll take the railroad. L-I-R-R. New York. Long Island. Billy Joel. Nassau County. Billy Joel, one more time. ‘Piano Man.’ ‘Goodnight Saigon.’ That’s a sad one.” – Schmidt from Fox’s “New Girl.” If you know Casey, you’ve probably heard her recite this quote as it embodies much of her day-to-day life, even though she lives in Suffolk County, not Nassau. She easily socializes and bonds with anyone she encounters who is also from Long Island. This LI native has just recently arrived back on campus after spending her fall semester abroad in Florence, Italy, and she loves discussing and reflecting on her travels. During the week, Casey does a great job of balancing her schoolwork with babysitting for a local Fairfield family. She loves to have fun with her friends and has successfully hosted several ice cream/movie nights in her townhouse. In terms of music, Riviezzo always plays great songs on the aux cord in her Jeep and gives the best song suggestions to anyone playing music at public events. Casey doesn’t have just one specific genre that appeals to her; she
listens to all different types of music from country, to rap, to pop, to oldies. Here are several songs she’s currently listening to. 1. “Remind Me to Forget” – Kygo (ft. Miguel) “I really love Kygo, and I love the beat to this song. I usually listen to it while I’m driving.”
7. “Heaven” – Kane Brown “This song is a country song, and I also like this one for being slower and catchy.”
2. “Savior” – Iggy Azalea “This is such a great song to workout to, it always gets me motivated.” 3. “First Time” – Kygo and Ellie Goulding “My cousin showed me this remix while we were on vacation. It always reminds me of warm weather, and also I love Ellie Goulding.” 4. “Delicate” – Taylor Swift “To be honest, I don’t love Taylor Swift’s new album, but I heard ‘Delicate’ a few weeks ago and really liked it.” 5. “1950” – King Princess “This song is slower and I really like it, it’s definitely catchy.” 6. “Wake Up Where You Are” – State of Sound “I love this song because it was playing in a restaurant in Switzerland and I was obsessed with it. Hearing it always reminds me of that trip, and that was my favorite trip.”
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Riviezzo in Switzerland Do you want to be featured in the GrapeVINE? Please email a list of 5-7 of your favorite songs and a picture of yourself that we can use to katherine.klima@student. fairfield.edu.
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Moscow Festival Ballet in “Giselle” Friday, April 6 at 8 p.m. “The internationally renowned Moscow Festival Ballet performs Giselle, the romantic tale of a young girl who falls in love with a count disguised as a villager. This stunning production is filled with brilliant choreography, a haunting score and resplendent costumes and sets.”
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Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts provides students with the opportunity to see professional shows each semester for a discounted rate of just $5. To ensure that students are well aware of the top semester offerings at the Quick Center, your friends at The Mirror have teamed up with the Quick Center team to provide you with the top “must-see” shows of the semester.
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Cara’s Cuisine: Deviled Eggs
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Easter has come and gone. Feasts have been devoured, students enjoyed not one, but TWO days off, chocolate supplies everywhere have been fully restocked and nearly everyone has gone to at least one of the over half dozen egg decorating events that took place across Fairfield University campus the week of March 26. Now comes the question that all egg decorating enthusiasts are asking: what do I do with the two dozen eggs I painted/colored/tie-dyed? After all, there are only so many plain hard boiled eggs a human being can eat. As this is Cara’s Cuisine, I, of course, believe that the solution is simple. Find new ways to eat them. The simplest options are to incorporate them into everyday meals by chopping them up and adding them to sandwiches or salads. They add a good burst of protein, fill you up and ensure that the eggs don’t get wasted. If you’re feeling a little bit more creative, you can also make deviled eggs. Made with hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, optional bacon and a hint of salt, not only can all of the ingredients be easily attained, but this can also be used as a crowd pleasing dish or appetizer. Deviled Eggs t 6 large hard boiled eggs t 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard t 1 to 2 dashes Tabasco sauce, to taste t ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper t 3 tablespoons mayonnaise t 3 bacon strips, fried 1. Peel the hard boiled eggs and put in refrigerator to cool for 10 minutes. 2. Halve the eggs lengthwise and scoop out the yellow yolks without breaking the remaining egg white’s cup-shape, placing all yolks in a bowl and mashing them with a fork. 3. Add mustard, Tabasco (optional), pepper and mayonnaise so a thick, crumbly Creative Commons/Pixabay mixture is formed. 4. Fill each egg white cup with about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the egg-yolk mixture. 5. Fry bacon and sprinkle on top of each deviled egg. 6. Serve and enjoy for a delicious breakfast, luscious lunch or some great dinner appetizers – or for dinner itself. We don’t judge here at The Mirror. Good luck getting through all of those hard boiled Easter eggs!
“Giselle” by Dada Mailo Wednesday, April 18 at 8 p.m. “Dancer and choreographer, Dada Masilo, has a deep love for the classics. She has also been amazingly daring, tackling the `big’ stories and boldly fusing dance techniques; musically, mixing the original scores with twentieth century composers and performers. Masilo’s latest reimagining of Giselle will be a feminist revision of the classic. Masilo's vision will be of grief, heartbreak, anger and revenge. As her hashtag notes #NOTAPRETTYBALLET” “Machine de Cirque” Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m. & Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m. “Wildly acrobatic, poetic and humorous, ‘Machine de Cirque’ presents a show for the whole family. Sometimes comical, sometimes nostalgic, these five wacky characters are full of contagious spirit all while masterfully handling the teeterboard, juggling clubs, drum kit and even bath towels. Putting themselves in perilous situations, they offer their souls as well as their bodies to make you laugh, to move you and to dazzle you.” American Music Series Listening Sessions: America’s Musical Melting Pot ($15) Wednesday, April 25 at 6 p.m. “America's Musical Melting Pot will share the essential role cultural diversity in America has played in defining its music over the past 100 years. Exploring various artists, songs and trends in Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, American Folk, Popular and Rock music, Fuzz and Carrie will share how these genres have been influenced by a wide variety of cultures from around the world, living side by side in America.” DBR “En Masse” Sunday, April 29 at 12-3 p.m. “En Masse, composed by Daniel Bernard Roumain and directed by Marc Bamuthi Joseph is a large-scale, participatory outdoor performance event created for hundreds of musicians that is entirely new every time it is performed. Featuring 12 musical vignettes that can be performed by five to 500 musicians, ‘En Masse’ invites audience members to experience what it is like to be inside a ‘deconstructed parade.’ This collective musical celebration – a cross between a flash mob and a processional – will feature hundreds of performers from throughout Fairfield County who will be spread out along the campus of Fairfield University.”
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Coffee Break An Open Letter to my Editor: Julia Monteleone julia.monteleone@student.fairfield.edu
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I am so glad I met you. You are the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning. You wake me up like a shock to my system. Your scent, so sweet, enlightens my senses and commands my attention. When you are in the room, it is as if it is just you and I, in our own little world. I am so lucky to know you. I know I have tried quitting you, like a drug addict who can’t seem to kick their addiction. I know my efforts are all for naught. You are, and always will be, my number one. Nothing CreativeCommons/Picserver could ever replace you. Not to mention you are SMOKIN’ HOT. You are ever-changing and always surprising. I have seen you sweet and I have seen you bitter. I have felt your warmth, but I also have witnessed how cold you can be. And yet, my love, I wouldn’t have it any other way. The effect you have on me is always the same. You have the ability to send me reeling. You have this undeniable attraction that leaves me with the kind of withdrawals that can only be attributed to a killer addiction. When you are not near I can’t focus, my head hurts, my vision can even go blurry. When you are near however, it is as if I become a different person all together. My mood does a complete 180. I go from a sad, miserable shell of a human being to a focused and energetic ball of energy. I don’t know what I would do without you. We are going to be together for the rest of my life, I just know it. You are the love of my sad excuse for a life. So, I just have one question for you. Coffee, will you make me the happiest person in the world and marry me?
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THE MIRROR | Week of April 4, 2018
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Academics & All-Stars
Missed It:
Wednesday, March 28th
-Softball loses at Columbia, 11-10 Thursday, March 29th -Women's Lacrosse defeats Niagara, 13-10 Friday, March 30th -Baseball loses to Niagara, 13-8 Saturday, March 31st -Baseball loses to Niagara, 6-5 & defeats Niagara, 6-5 (DH) -Softball loses at Monmouth, 6-0 & 8-2 (DH) -Men's Lacrosse loses at Delaware, 11-10 Tuesday, April 3rd -Baseball at UConn (Cancelled due to inclement weather)
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On Sunday, March 25, three student-athletes were among the 45 inductees introduced into Fairfield University's Phi Beta Kappa Chapter. The three varsity athletes to be inducted to the Nation’s oldest academic honor society were Sydney Buckley ‘18, Megan Theiller ‘18 and Jenny Jacobs ‘19. Buckley, a politics major ranked eighth all-time in program history in assists, and Theiller, a biology major and one of four Stags to eclipse 1,200 kills and 1,200 digs, have been standouts for Fairfield’s Volleyball team for the past four years, but are now being recognized for their performance in the classroom. Jacobs is a psychology major who has also tallied Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference All-Academic honors in 2016 and 2017.
Upcoming This Week:
Wednesday, April 4th. -Softball at Yale, 3 p.m.
-Baseball at Yale, 3:30 p.m. -Women's Lacrosse at Monmouth, 3 p.m. -Men's Tennis at Wagner, 3 p.m. Thursday, April 5th -Women's Tennis at Marist, 3 p.m. -Softball at Central Connecticut State, 3 p.m.
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On Friday, March 30, Tyler Nelson ‘18 earned a start at the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-Star Game in San Antonio, Texas, which is also where the Final Four for the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Tournament was held. Nelson started for the West All-Stars as he scored 11 points, being one of six student-athletes to record double figures. He made four of his six shot attempts while he displayed his stellar three-point shooting. He also made three out of four three-point attempts, which was a team-high for the West-All Stars. Lastly, he was the only Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference representative at the game as the West beat the East All-Stars by a score of 98-94.
Friday, April 6th -Women's Soccer at Southern Connecticut State, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 7th -Baseball vs Rider, 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. -Men's Lacrosse at Hofstra, 7 p.m. -Softball at Manhattan, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. -Women's Tennis at Niagara, 3:45 p.m.
In this week's issue... - Reynolds, Stags Capture Split After Walk-Off (Page 14)
- Stags Win Back-to-Back Games, Beating Niagara, 13-10 (Page15)
- Coaches' Corner with Coach Brzezinski (Page 15)
- Debuts Go Right As Planned For Opening Week (Page 16)
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THE MIRROR | Week of April 4, 2018
Reynolds, Stags Capture Split After Walk-Off
Photo Contributed By Sports Information Desk Outfielder Dylan Reynolds '20 watches as his hit sails out of Alumni Diamond for his first collegiate home run which proved to be a special moment since it gave Fairfield a 6-5 win in the nightcap of the doubleheader.
By Patrick Getz Sports Editor On Saturday, March 31, the Fairfield University Baseball team faced off against Niagara University in a doubleheader at Alumni Diamond. The Stags are beginning Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action and these matchups are vital to securing a top seed in the MAAC tournament later in the season. Heading into the doubleheader at 1-3 in MAAC play, Fairfield is looking to get on track and secure a sweep so they can take control. However, the Niagara Purple Eagles had other plans on Saturday. In the first three innings of the first game of the doubleheader, Niagara and Fairfield exchanged scoreless frames. John Signore ‘19 pitched 5.2 innings as he surrendered nine hits while giving up three earned runs. Even though he struck out eight batters, it was not the best day at the office for the starter. Cody Erickson ‘18 allowed three hits and yielded only one earned run over six innings for the Purple Eagles.
Niagara collected 10 hits in the contest, which is twice as much as Fairfield’s five hits recorded. Infielder Greg Cullen ‘19 recorded three hits and scored twice for Niagara as he was the only player to record multiple hits from either team. Catcher Kevin Radziewicz ‘18 did not record a hit, but he drove in two runs and scored once for Fairfield. He hit a sacrifice fly to drive in Eric Cerno ‘20 to make it a one-run contest. Unfortunately, the Stags dropped the first game of the doubleheader with a score of 6-5. Fairfield wanted to get a victory in the second game in effort to record a split in the doubleheader facing Niagara. Josh Arnold ‘20 took the mound to give the Stags their best chance at a win. Despite five walks, Arnold only surrendered three earned runs over 6.2 innings while striking out four. For the Purple Eagles, Zachary Kolodziejski ‘18 had a short day on the mound, not even getting out of the opening inning. He yielded five runs, but none of those five runs were earned as a fault to his defense behind him. After the high-scoring first inning, both teams went idle
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until the top of the eighth where Dawson Bailey ‘21 evened up the score at 5-5 with two runs scoring on his double. Fairfield needed an answer to this blown save so they would not be swept on their home field. In the bottom of the ninth, the Stags received some lateinning heroics from an unlikely source, outfielder Dylan Reynolds ‘20. This walk-off home run was the first collegiate long ball for Reynolds and he could not have hit it at a better time. As a result, Fairfield won 6-5, the same score where they lost earlier in the day. This was a hard-fought victory as they try to build momentum for the upcoming games. Fairfield’s game against University of Connecticut was cancelled due to inclement weather on Tuesday, so the Stags’ next opponent is Yale University on Wednesday, April 4 in New Haven, Conn. Over the weekend, Fairfield takes on Rider University on Saturday, April 7, which is another doubleheader at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
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What are you looking forward to most for the remaining of the semester?
How did your team do on Opening Weekend?
NBA Playoffs start soon. Who are you picking to win it all?
How was Easter break for you?
NO! I brought home three differ- I'm looking forward to publishent dresses for Easter and couldn't ing all of the bomb news stories we have on deck for the next few wear any of them. weeks ... get ready, stags!
The Sox had me nervous on Opening Day, but they pulled it together and are flyin' high!
I'm so done hearing about basketball.
The Easter Bunny was very good to me and I am ready to be in a candy coma for the next month.
Snow in April?? Did you expect that?
No!! I never thought I'd see a baseball game get postponed due to snow!
Finishing the semester strong and trying to not let assignments pile up on me!
The Mets secured a series win against the Cardinals so it's a good start! Let's see if they can keep it going!
Simple... Rockets
Very relaxing with my family and two dogs so I can't complain.
Hell Nah! But nothing more beautiful than a snow day. I woke up in shock, but hey I wasn’t complaining it’s not like I had class or something.
Enjoying my last days at Fairfield U. Trying to live everyday to the fullest before I get kicked out of here.
Not bad, got a couple of wins already as per usual. But my guy Gian Carlo is making his presence known, him and King Didi. It’s gonna be a good season, just wait on it.
Houston is winning the west for sure, Golden State’s run is ending but if they meet LeBron in the Finals it might go to the Cavs because the king can not be stopped.
Easter Break was good, nothing better than being at home and doing absolutely nothing!
It's actually appalling. Also I was Spending time with my senior class! especially not happy about it since Yikes second semester senior scaries I had just washed my car (sigh)
Pretty sure the snow ruined that one...
It's STILL basketball season???
In the words of my dad, "how are you tired? You just woke up and took a nap right away." Not sure if that was from the chocolate...
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Stags Win Back-to-Back Games, Beating Niagara, 13-10
Contributed By Sports Information Desk Goalkeeper Paulina DiFatta '20 kept her notable season going by making 10 saves in Fairfield's contest against Niagara as the Stags won their second consecutive game at Rafferty Stadium.
By Alfredo Torres Sports Editor Emeritus On Thursday, March 29 the Fairfield University Women’s Lacrosse team picked up their second consecutive victory after defeating visiting conference foe, Niagara Purple Eagles, 13-10. With the win, the Stags are off to a 2-0 start in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. Fairfield’s victory was highlighted by their defense as they held Niagara through a crucial scoreless stretch of over 20 minutes. While the Stags’ defense was effective on the field, Fairfield’s offensive line also played a role in the victory. The beginning of the first half would see a seesaw battle between both teams as they exchanged goals, battling to take the upper hand. Just two minutes into the start of the game, Fairfield scored the game’s first goal off the stick of Kathleen Hulseman ‘19, her fifteenth of the season, giving them a one goal lead. Ni-
agara would answer back by scoring three consecutive goals to give the Purple Eagles the 3-1 edge. After goals by Kelly Horning ‘21 and Brenna Connolly ‘18, her first of two on the day, the Stags would tie the game up at three with less than 18 minutes remaining in the first half of play. Fairfield would then go on a scoring run to close out the half as they went on to score three goals while Niagara only registered one. The Stags would close out the first quarter heading into halftime with a 6-4 advantage. The second half of the game would be all Fairfield as they came out the gates firing, scoring four consecutive goals to start the half giving them a 10-4 lead. Fairfield’s four goals would come off the sticks of just two Stags, Hulseman and Olivia Russell ‘18. With less than 25 minutes left in the game, Niagara would score two goal close the gap to four goals, but once again the Stags would find a way to get past the Purple Eagles to score another goal, giving Fairfield the 11-6 lead. Although Niagara managed to score four goal in the final 10
minutes of the game, Fairfield’s lead was too much for the Purple Eagles as their comeback fell short. After closing the deficit to just two, Brooke Gallagher ‘18 would connect for two goals, giving the Stags a three goal edge. The Stags would close out the game strongly on defense, holding Niagara scoreless for the remaining two minutes of the game to pick up the 13-10 victory. Fairfield was led to victory by its seniors, the performance of Russell and Connolly contributed highly to the Stags performance this past Thursday. Russell finished the contest with a total of four goals while Connolly finished with five assists and two goals. Junior Taylor Mitchell, Gallagher and Hulseman each netted two goals in Fairfield’s victory. The Stags will look to carry the momentum and continue their winning streak when they travel to take on Monmouth University in West Long Branch, N.J. on Wednesday, April 4 at 3 p.m. with the hope of picking up their third conference victory.
Coaches' Corner With Coach Brzezinski By Patrick Getz Sports Editor
Q: How do you plan on focusing in on your conference games going forward? You need two out of three facets of the game going, involving pitching, hitting or defense. Two of the three have to be solid. We have probably one [facet] of the three right now so our defense is pretty solid. We just need to make adjustments to the pitchers that we see and stay within ourselves. Q: How would you go about fixing those facets that were mentioned? Hitting is very mental because in softball and baseball, if you fail 70 percent of the time you are doing okay. Just having quality at-bats, staying the course and not deviating from that mindset are all important. Defensively, we just need a little more thoroughness to not over exaggerate your movements when it’s not clicking. I think the pitching will be fine. The midweek games are so important since it’s good to work out kinks. Q: What is one positive area and one area to work on for the rest of the season? A lot of our younger players are starting to get a lot of time and they are contributing a lot. They are getting more acclimated to everything such as the pitching, hitting, defense and the speed of the game, which is a definite plus. We played Monmouth on Saturday and they beat us twice but sometimes you just have to let it go. You just have to move on to the next game. We play over 50 games, so we play a lot. We just have to learn from what we did wrong and move on while taking the positives into the next game. Q: What is one focal point that you can focus on so you get back to the MAAC Championship? I think just not getting caught up and taking it day by day, game by game and pitch by pitch. Sometimes you look ahead but you have to do your job. We can’t really worry about what everyone else is doing. We play 20 MAAC games, and you need at least 10 or maybe 11 wins to get into the top six, so that’s our goal. We can’t look ahead. We just have to take it game by game. We have to play well against Yale and Central Connecticut this week to bring that momentum into Manhattan and Saint Peters this weekend.
Contributed By Sports Information Desk Head coach Julie Brzezinski looks to keeps her team focused as they play six games in five days on their upcoming road trip.
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Debuts Go Right As Planned For Opening Week
Contributed by Red Sox/Twitter (left) and by Yankees/Twitter (right) Andrew Benintendi (left) looks to get on track, only registering one hit so far, with the rest of the Red Sox as Giancarlo Stanton and Gary Sanchez (right) celebrate after a Stanton home run.
By Patrick Getz Sports Editor Opening Day arrived with authority last Thursday, March 29 as all 30 baseball teams kicked off their season. The Mets opened their season in front of their home crowd in New York while the Yankees and Red Sox both started away from home. Even though it’s just the start to a long season, a team’s performance in April could determine if they will do well, or if it will be a lost year. The Mets started off with a 9-4 victory on Opening Day against the St. Louis Cardinals. Noah Syndergaard struck out 10 batters over six innings while allowing six hits and four earned runs. Outfielder Yoenis Cespedes drove in three runs as shortstop Ahmed Rosario knocked in two more. Opening Day was a success for the New York Mets as they ended with a 36-21. Jacob deGrom took the mound and retired seven batters via the strikeout as he dominated over 5.2 innings while allowing just one run. He picked up right where he left off in 2017 where he won 15 games and struck out 239 batters. Also, Cespedes and catcher Travis d’Arnaud hit their first home runs of 2018 as the Mets won 6-2. Steven Matz and the Mets were looking for a complete sweep to start their 2018 campaign. The St. Louis Cardinals had other plans as they forced Matz to only pitch four innings. Yet, Matz never seemed in rhythm as he made frequent location mistakes
throughout the game. The Mets’ bats went silent as they dropped the finale by a score of 5-1. However, capturing two out of three games in a series is vital to establishing a good record for the postseason and the Mets did just that last weekend. The Yankees kicked off their season in Toronto, Fla. where slugger Giancarlo Stanton would make his much anticipated Yankees debut. Only two pitches into his first Yankee at-bat, he smashed his first home run then hit his second long ball in his next at-bat. Luis Severino threw 5.2 impressive innings as he only allowed one hit while walking three batters, leading the Yankees to their first victory of 2018. After starting the season 2-0, CC Sabathia took the ball against Toronto’s Marco Estrada. Both pitchers did not disappoint, but Yankee reliever Dellin Betances surrendered an eighth-inning home run to third baseman Yangervis Solarte. The Blue Jays thus captured their first win after some late game heroics with their bats. To conclude the series, Blue Jay’s first baseman Justin Smoak single-handedly beat the Yankees on Sunday. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Smoak came up to bat with the bases loaded and delivered a grand slam, thus driving six runs in the game. Manager Aaron Boone made a questionable decision, loading the bases for Smoak, who had homered earlier in the game. Furthermore, catcher Gary Sanchez struggled to start the
season, posting a .071 average to start his 2018 campaign as reigning American League Rookie of the Year, Aaron Judge, is batting .200 to start the season. After late-game heroics by the Toronto Blue Jays, the Yankees started their season 2-2. The Boston Red Sox started their 2018 campaign in St. Petersburg as they faced the Rays. The Red Sox led the Rays until the eighth inning where the Rays stormed back for six runs, defeating Boston 6-4 to spoil Opening Day for the Red Sox. Red Sox ace Chris Sale threw six spectacular, scoreless innings as he allowed just one hit but he got a no decision. Reliever Joe Kelly gave up four runs as well as three walks, which does not equal relief from the bullpen. Outfielder Denard Span tripled in three runs to put the Rays ahead for the rest of the game. However, Boston would go on to to win four games in a row as a result due to solid starting pitching, where starters, including David Price, Rick Porcello, Hector Velasquez and Brian Johnson, allowed three runs or less in all four games. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts is off to a hot start, hitting a sizzling .455 over the first five games and looking to build off a disappointing 2017 season. Opening Week serves as a stepping stone for teams to build momentum so they do not suffer a lost season for themselves and their fanbase. Since it is such a long season, fans can only get a glimpse of what is to come as baseball is a marathon, not a sprint.
Contributed by Mets/Twitter Shortstop Ahmed Rosario (left) celebrates with outfielder Juan Lagares (center) after a Mets victory against the St. Louis Cardinals as both players registered multi-hit games over the weekend.