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Dogwoods 2.0 successful in revamping Fairfield tradition

By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant News Editor Techno music, flashing lights and neon outfits are not what Fairfield students have associated with the annual tradition of Dogwoods in the past.

However, this has changed ever since the complete overhaul and transformation of the Dogwoods spring formal to Dogwoods 2.0.

Dogwoods 2.0 featured Ethos Tour and DJ Greg T, which drew in a much larger audience than Dogwoods has in past years. The attendance was over 1,200 while last year’s event did not even garner 200 attendees.

Dogwoods 2.0 board member Anthony Pope ‘18 spoke on the reasons Fairfield University Student Association wanted to change the event, citing that there was already a formal dance on campus in the form of the Presidential Ball and a concert in the form of the fall concert. Because of this, FUSA wanted to do something different.

Sophomore Gregory Tchertchian, also known as DJ Greg T, said, “I really am amazed as to how this old tradition turned into something we’ve never seen before. We really needed to turn Dogwoods around for the better so that people would look forward to going. I am so grateful to have been able to open up the show and for being on FUSA.” Sophomore Victoria Marek com-

Pixel Perfection After Dark/GrooveBoston Dogwoods 2.0 received a higher attendance than in previous years. Over 1,200 people attended this year’s Dogwoods, while less than 200 were at last year’s.

mented, “It was more club-like, which is good for a college campus because that is what college students like. Last year, it was more preppy and casual.

I don’t think that appealed to [college students] as much.”

Marek, who also went to Dogwoods last year, felt that this year’s theme improved her experience.

“Last year was very plain,” she said. “I think this year had a really cool vibe with all the lights flashing. A lot

of people wore neon colors to go along with the theme, which I thought was really cool.”

According to Pope, most students he spoke with had a similar response.

“My favorite part of the night

was watching everyone’s faces when they walked into Alumni Hall,” he commented. “To see a massive scale production like that on Fairfield U’s READ

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Lecturer discusses importance of women’s health rights

By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant News Editor

Catherine Veschi/The Mirror The University is planning to construct a parking garage in front of the Aloysius P. Kelley Center (above) by January 2018.

University looks to ease parking problems with new garage

By Victoria Bresnahan Contributing Writer

Due to recent complaints made by students and faculty, Fairfield will be constructing a parking garage in front of the Aloysius P. Kelley Center. According to Jennifer Anderson, vice president of marketing and communication, developments on the parking garage will begin in May 2017 and will be completed by January 2018.

“It is still undecided who will be allowed to park in the garage once it is completed,” Anderson stated. “Parking needs across campus are continually evaluated and more details on the garage accessibility will become available as it

gets closer to opening.”

Assistant director of the Department of Public Safety, John Ritchie, stated that they are waiting to fully solidify their plans until construction has begun, although the department is anticipating that the parking garage will not be open to everyone.

“Residential students will still be expected to park in their traditional designated lots. We are undecided with commuter students; however, there is little benefit for commuter students to park in the garage when there are plenty READ

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Lecturer Christine Cupaiuolo did not shy away from controversial topics such as abortion, contraception and the 2016 presidential campaign at her lecture “A Return to Mad Men: The (Presidential) Politics of Gender & Women’s Health” at the Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J., Center on Thursday, March 31.

Cupaiuolo, who is the managing editor of the 2011 edition of the esteemed book about women’s health, “Our Bodies, Ourselves” spoke of the importance of considering women’s health rights during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Approximately 120 people, both Fairfield community members and visitors attended the event. The audience was generally pleased with the open conversation from both sides of the issues.

“The feedback I got was from students who were extremely excited about [the event] and who thought that this was a very different kind of presentation for Fairfield to have be-

cause it was so overtly political,” said Associate Professor of History Anna Lawrence, who is co-director of the Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies program which hosted the lecture.

“I think that was refreshing for a lot of students who feel like maybe we don’t entertain such controversial things generally,” she continued. “But Fairfield can do that because Fairfield has that possibility, and I think we are very proud of Fairfield for being able to host something that is a tough topic and something that people can have a really good open dialogue about.”

Senior Gabrielle Ambrose, a Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies minor, was also pleased with the open conversation at the event, and commented, “Women’s health is a very important topic for me, not only because I am a woman, but because it involves the well-being of humans as a whole.

It saddens me that it is still considered taboo in our society to have open conversations about issues like women’s reproductive health,” adding that READ

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campus was surprising for everyone. Everything went very smoothly and according to plan.”

Freshman Briana Maddaluna also had a good experience, adding, “I thought it was a lot of fun. It was something different to do on campus. It was fun to be with all our friends in the same place.”

Maddaluna said that she would like for the University to do a similar theme next year since she enjoyed it so much this year.

According to Pope, this year’s Dogwoods had the highest attendance in years.

“Within only one week, we sold over 1,300 tickets,” he said. “That is a very high sale rate considering it is a brand new event.”

FUSA Chair of Programming and Vice President Elect Brianna Tancredi ‘17, explained why this was. She said that ticket sales were similar to past years until a video was released explaining the overhaul of the event.

“It took a short, but direct video clip created by FUSA Programming’s Anthony Pope for students to finally understand that we were doing a total overhaul of Dogwoods. After this video was sent out to the entire student body, ticket sales started to pick up,” said Tancredi.

Overall, Marek believed that this year’s theme was much better than last year’s and that the University should continue doing what it did this year. However, not all students were impressed with the event.

Junior Dennis Turano disliked the fact that the spring concert was taken away because of the overhaul of Dogwoods.

“We hear colleges like UNH getting Future and Sacred Heart getting Fetty Wap. I think a lot of people would have liked to see finances put toward a larger and more enjoyable act.”

“Personally,” Turano continued, “if we have Dogwoods the same next year as this year I would not go and neither would a majority of the incoming senior class.”

Director of GrooveBoston Bobby Dutton, however, had a different opinion.

“Students may think they want ‘a real concert,’ but realistically, it takes a lot more than one artist to create sustained, widespread engagement at a college concert in an era where we all have Spotify and decent headphones,” said Dutton.

“Our approach is to leverage all the different artists, and all genres, and focus more on the delivery system, to make the event something really unique — something you can’t experience on those headphones. With Dogwoods 2.0, FUSA figured out how to give students something really powerful.”

Tancredi has high hopes for the future of the tradition of Dogwoods.

“I hope students will look forward to this event every year,” she said. “FUSA Programming’s annual Presidential Ball needs no explanation, and now, I believe Dogwoods 2.0 will not need one either.”

having more open discussions about women’s health will help to further educate people on this topic.

Lawrence added that those in attendance created a safe space to discuss topics like abortion for the first time, which allowed for a civil conversation from both sides of the issue.

“I’m impressed by the students and their ability to ask very brave questions when they know they’re speaking to someone who has a different opinion,” Lawrence said.

Associate Professor of English Emily Orlando, co-director of the Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies program, spoke of the title of Cupaiuolo’s presentation, which was taken from the AMC television drama “Mad Men,” which takes place in the 1960s.

“By virtue of calling it ‘A Return to Mad Men,’ she is sounding a bell that suggests that in 2016 we are on the verge of possibly retreating to a time when women had little voice or control over their bodies,” Orlando said.

“These issues are critical and people want to talk about it.”

Cupaiuolo, who spoke in great depth about the 2016 presidential election, stated, “There are a number of urgent issues, ranging from economic inequality and the environment to human rights worldwide. Also, their vote matters. [After my lecture], I hope that students have a better understanding of how politics shape access to healthcare, and why reproductive justice is an important issue in this election.”

Cupaiuolo spoke about comments made by Ted Cruz about abortion, along with the more recent scandal associated with Donald Trump’s comment to Chris Matthews in an interview in which he said that women who get abortions should be punished if abortions were to be made a crime.

These segments of the lecture seemed to be particularly moving for Sarah Dubissette ’17.

“I think it’s important to be involved in politics because as we saw in

the lecture Republican politicians are undereducated on the topics of abortion and contraception,” she said. “So, we definitely need to take presidential elections seriously and learn about a politician’s stance on all issues to elect a person that will be for us, not against us.”

Senior Kerri Moffatt echoed the sentiment, commenting, “The lecture showed exactly how dire some of these situations are getting as funding to Planned Parenthood is severed and clinics for women are run out of business due to ridiculous regulations.”

Orlando, who spearheaded the lecture, has an optimistic opinion of the culture of women’s rights on campus.

“In many different ways, the interdisciplinary minor itself is thriving,” she said. “I’ve been here for about nine years, and in that time, we have never had as many as we do now,” Orlando said, noting that 45 students currently have the minor. “That number affirms to me that people want to talk about women, gender and sexuality.

It’s the climate, especially in light of the presidential election. The minors themselves are politically and socially conscious and engaged in a lot of community efforts.”

Along with Cupaiuolo’s lecture, for Women’s History Month, WGSS will screen the documentary “Miss Representation” about women in power on April 7. There will be a panel on women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics on April 14 and various other lectures and discussions.

Lawrence, who spoke on the programming for Women’s History Month, was particularly impressed by the involvement of students who are not associated with the Women Gender & Sexuality Studies program.

According to Lawrence, “Students and other faculty outside our program are taking it upon themselves to provide programming for this month, which is one of the more remarkable things that we’ve had happen recently.”

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of lots closer to the academic buildings,” stated Ritchie.

Anderson stated that the parking garage will be two stories with more parking on the roof to create 380 additional parking spaces.

According to Anderson, the parking garage will be constructed using several different financial fundings such as portions from the $50 million bonds the University has accumulated over the past month.

“The parking garage, along with several other projects will be paid for by a combination of funding sources including these bonds. Fairfield Rising is a capital campaign containing new funds for construction, along with funding for new scholarships, endowed faculty chairs and new programming. That campaign is on schedule,” stated Anderson.

Students have mixed emotions about who will benefit from the garage, including how it will affect the driving community and the overall appearance of it.

Sophomore Semina Kojic, a commuter student, acknowledged that one of the biggest issues commuter students face is not being able

to find parking spaces. She stated that residents will park in the commuter lots during the middle of the day and prevent non-residential students from finding valid parking spaces.

Kojic hoped that the parking garage would facilitate commuter students like herself. “I think who benefits [from it] depends on who has permission to park there. I’m sure like with other parking areas, certain floors will probably be designated for faculty, and others for students.”

Anderson noted that the University is still in the beginning stages of developing plans for the parking garage.

“We have some preliminary images of what the garage will look like, and are working closely with the architects to ensure that the garage meets both the practical needs, as well as fits into the overall aesthetics of our campus,” stated Anderson.

Sophomore Maggie Smith thinks the parking garage is a good idea, but she is concerned with the overall appearance of it.

“A parking garage in front of the Kelley Center will not be aesthetically pleasing and will only mar the beauty of the campus landscape,” stated

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Freshman Carly McCarthy thinks the parking garage is a great idea as well because it will centralize parking and diminish the trouble of having to find a spot.

“With a parking garage, one would need a ticket to get into the garage compared to the original system

where unregistered cars would get ticketed. A parking garage also helps DPS to avoid checking the lots daily for unregistered cars,” stated McCarthy.

Ritchie stated that Public Safety is not anticipating to adjust their current parking regulations such as fines and enforcement due to the garage. DPS

knows that parking can be a challenge, but it does become adequate when the residential students adhere to the parking regulations.

“Students with wregistered cars who park in their designated lots do not receive parking tickets: the best advice I have [is] to simply adhere to the current policies,” stated Ritchie.

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By Catherine Veschi News Editor Compiled by Brendan Zimmerman Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety.

3/30 1:23 a.m. – An incident of disorderly conduct was reported when a student dumped a bottle of wine in the front seat of an Uber car. The student was identified and has been referred to student conduct.

4/1 9:00 a.m. – Public Safety officers conducted simultaneous room searches across campus as the result of a two-month long investigation into narcotics on campus. DPS officers inspected rooms in the Quad, Townhouses and the Village, which resulted in four student arrests along with another five students being issued infractions for narcotics violations.

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10:45 p.m. – A total of ten students were treated for intoxication and three students were transported during Dogwoods.

4/2 2:46 a.m. – A non-student attempted to make his way onto campus through the main entrance, which resulted with the individual being issued a summons for simple trespass.

4/3 1:05 a.m. – A student was arrested by Fairfield police for driving under the influence after being identified as intoxicated by DPS. 1:39 a.m. – An unidentified individual was seen throwing a beer bottle through a window in the Townhouse 14 block.

4/4 10:12 a.m. – A baby chicken was discovered by DPS in the basement of a Townhouse, where the house’s inhabitants were allegedly keeping it. The chicken has been turned over to animal control and the students have been referred to student conduct.

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1.Chicago, Ill.- Thousands of Chicago teachers went on strike on Friday, April 1 protesting a lack of a contract and demanding more money for education. The teachers were armed with “Fight for Funding” signs when they walked out of their classrooms in protest.

5. Louisville, Ky.- Three people have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, claiming that they were assaulted at a Trump rally last month and that Trump “incited a riot.” The lawsuit was filed by Molly Shah, Kashiya Nwanguma and Henry Brosseau in Jefferson Circuit Court.

2. New York City- A 20-year-old woman wearing a headscarf admitted that she had lied about being slashed across the cheek by an attacker who called her a terrorist. The woman allegedly inflicted the wound on herself and was taken to Bellevue Hospital for care.

6. North Hills, Calif.- 69-year-old Shehada Issa was charged with murdering his 29-year-old gay son, whom he had previously threatened to kill because he was gay, according to prosecutors. Issa faces life in prison without parole if he’s convicted.

3. Fallbrook, Calif.- A small plane carrying two people made an emergency landing on I-15 near Highway 76 in southern California on Saturday, April 2, causing the death of a passenger in a car on the highway.

7. Philadelphia, Penn.- An escalator sped up after a Philadelphia Flyers basketball game Saturday, April 2 at the Wells Fargo Center, sending fans tumbling to the ground in a pile. No injuries were reported and the escalator was immediately closed and was not in use when the team played the 76ers later on Saturday.

4. Washington, D.C.- Secret Service tracked down an intruder on Friday, April 1 who threw a backpack over the White House fence and then climbed over the barrier. The individual was charged with unlawful entry and was transported to Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department.

8. Broken Arrow, Okla.- In a report for the Food and Drug Administration, Blue Bell Creameries reported that the listeria contamination found last year in some equipment at the Brenham, Texas plant has spread in the drainage system of its Oklahoma plant. Last year’s contamination resulted in three deaths.

News: Around the World

By Zachary Durso Contributing Writer

Kolkata, India – After the collapse of a flyover overpass that was under construction, many are feared as trapped and injured under the concrete and steel remnants of the overpass. So far the incident has claimed the lives of 20 people and injured over 100. The cause of the disaster is not immediately clear; however, the construction company responsible says it will cooperate with investigators.

Palmyra, Syria – Syrian troops have finally recaptured the city of Palmyra from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Upon retaking the city, a mass grave containing the bodies of over 40 people was uncovered. The bodies found are being identified. However, some remain unidentifiable due to extensive mutilation.

Beijing, China – The Chinese and United States governments have begun cooperating to prevent further missile testing by North Korea. In recent weeks, North Korea has carried out multiple tests including a hydrogen bomb test and multiple ballistic missiles tests. Chinese President Xi noted that it was fundamental that all parties implement newly agreed sanctions.

Maharashtra State, India – Protesters in India have defied a court order that bars women from entry to a Hindu shrine. Several temples within India remain under the presumption that certain Hindu shrines cannot be viewed by women, the Mumbai high court ruled. However, all women have the fundamental right to enter the temples and shrines according to Hindu law. Those who have barred the women are facing a 6-month jail sentence.

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Students to shave heads in support of cancer

By Amanda Hajjar Contributing Writer The St. Baldrick’s head shaving event started as a challenge between businessmen and has now spread to pubs, restaurants, churches and for the second consecutive year after a four year hiatus, Fairfield.

The “Brave the Shave” event will be held on April 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Oak Room.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises money for childhood cancer research. The head shaving event has grown from one event in 2000 to now over 1,300 events, according to their website.

Several students who participated in the event last year have chosen to return again this year, saying the event is an enjoyable way to give back to part of the community.

Junior Tyler Ostrowski said, “I got involved because it’s just an all around great cause. The event itself is fun, and it’s a great way to bring a diverse group of people on campus together.”

Sophomore Brendan Hunt is in charge of the event and said that last year, Fairfield was able to raise just over $1,520, surpassing their goal of $1,000. This year the school has set a $2,000 goal and thus far, 19 donors and participants have raised a total of $472.

Ostrowski said, “You don’t have to shave your head to become a part of this great cause, you can also donate or volunteer. Any little contribution helps.”

Sophomore Steven Boccia participated in last year’s event and plans to do the same this year. “I did St. Baldrick’s last year because the event hit home for me. I lost my grandpa to bone marrow cancer, my uncle is a prostate cancer survivor and my cousin has been undergoing cancer treatment since last year’s event.”

Boccia added that his favorite part of the experience is seeing all of the support the Fairfield community provides through donations and participation in the event.

“I just want the kids who weren’t given the choice to lose their hair to know that they’re not alone in this journey,” Boccia said.

The men are not only the ones shaving their heads for cancer research. According to their website, in 2016 so far, 6,424 females have shaved their heads to contribute to the total that exceeded $23 million.

Junior Carolina Manser said, “It’s such a wonderful cause and it’s great that we can all make an impact in childhood cancer re-

search right here on campus. Almost everyone has been impacted by cancer through friends and family so this is a good way to be positive and make a difference in such a global problem.”

Students who did not participate last year said that they plan to contribute this year.

“This is such an amazing cause that I would encourage everyone to become a part of somehow. I did not participate in it last year, but I saw some pictures of the event about a week after and thought it was a great idea,” said Olivia Mansfield ‘17. “I will probably at least donate this year. Every little thing helps in a cause like childhood cancer.”

There will be many free giveaways at this year’s event. Hunt said, “At this year’s event, we’ll have brands represented by student ambassadors who [are] giving out free things such as stickers, shirts, etc. from companies like Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide, Donut Crazy and more.”

Those interested in participating in this event can visit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation website and type Fairfield University in the search bar to become part of the team.

Angela Sammarone/The Mirror Sophomores Stephen Boccia (left) and Brendan Hunt (above) shaved their heads for St. Baldrick’s Day last year, and will both be participating in the event again this year.

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Asian Pacific Islander Month Luncheon 12 p.m.1:30 p.m.

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Come Draw! An Evening of Drawing at the Bellarmine Museum of Art 7-8:30 p.m.

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Film Screening “Miss Representation” 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

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Class of 2018 “Halfway There” Cruise 4 p.m.-11:45 p.m.

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Brahms Meets the Boys of Summer 8 p.m.- 10 p.m.

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Fairfield Flicks: Ride Along 2 10 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

South Side Cafe: Fire Pits and S’mores 10 p.m.- 2 a.m.

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The Masculinity You Live In: Masculinity Event 7-10 p.m.

Tues, April 12 t Voter Registration Drive 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. t LinkedIn: Building Your Network and Profile 5- 6 p.m. t Trivia Night @ The Levee 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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Free burritos can't save Chipotle now

By Michaela Conlon Contributing Writer Free burritos are not enough to erase Chipotle’s reputation for having a foodborne illness outbreak known as E. Coli. The company is giving away massive amounts of free burritos to lure customers back in to make up for their loss of revenue due to the E. Coli outbreak.

According to an article from CNN, the company “only pulled in a $68 million profit in the last three months of 2015, plunging 44% compared to the same time a year ago.”

It is no wonder why Chipotle is desperately handing out free burritos in hopes to reel customers back into buying their so-called “Food With Integrity.”

As I searched Chipotle’s website, the slogan “Food With Integrity” can be found all over the site. On their website, Chipotle defines this slogan as, “our commitment serving the most delicious ingredients we can find, raised responsibly and prepared using classic cooking techniques.”

I thought to myself, how can you praise your “Food with Integrity” when, according to your own website, there was a foodborne illness outbreak in eleven different states?

To me, eleven states impacted is a red flag that this is not just a problem in one specific location, but an internal problem in your company’s safety and health regulations.

The information about the E. Coli outbreak on Chipotle’s website to me seemed vague. It lists exactly which states reported

the foodborne illness.

It also goes on to say how “no E.coli was ever detected in Chipotle food or on surfaces in restaurants.” I think Chipotle is just trying to make the situation not seem as bad, so people do not think there is E. Coli floating around all these restaurants.

However, later they explained, “there is often a significant lag time between the time someone eats food contaminated with E.coli and the time symptoms appear.” Therefore, the E. Coli was likely gone from the restaurants by the time these tests were conducted.

Regardless, it was still there at some point. Now the company’s attempt to get people back in and eating is costing them a lot of money.

According to Business Insider’s website, “The company is expected to spend roughly $70 million on free burrito offers between February and May 15.” To me, free food is just a desperate attempt to get people in.

Usually, I see the action of giving out free food carried out by brand new companies trying to get their name out there. Free burritos is Chipotle’s way of begging customers to come back.

I believe that Chipotle can hand out as many free burritos as they want, but it is not going to fix their reputation any time soon. Many people already refuse to ever step foot back inside a Chipotle ever since the company made headlines for being unsanitary. It is an unfortunate outbreak for a business that used to do so well.

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Unfortunately for Chipotle, I think it is going to take a lot of time to improve their numbers from their loss of sales due to the foodborne illness. The free burritos might be grabbing some attention, but no amount of free food will speed up the process of recovering from their sales slump.

The only thing we have to fear is Trump himself

By Danielle O'Banner Contributing Writer

The New York Times recently published an article that implied that people are voting for Donald Trump and making him the frontrunner of the Republican Party out of fear.

Let me be clear when I say this: they are wrong. Trump is not tacking on hundreds of delegates and voters out of fear; this is out of nothing more than ignorance.

The people that have been throwing themselves onto the Trump train have

made one thing clear and it’s that they’re just as foolish as he is.

The New York Times made that clear when they published an article explaining the demographics of Trump supporters, many of which are white males that haven’t received more than a high school degree.

These supporters have no sense of reality because it can’t really be plausible to live in a world where we persecute all Muslims, lock out all Mexicans or be perpetually misogynistic.

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Editorial Board Culture is Not Weekly Jesse Erickson Editor-in-Chief Andrew DaRosa Executive Editor Ariana Puzzo Managing Editor

In an age of American nationalism marred by the constant blemish of Islamophobia, it is more pertinent than ever to be understanding of one another’s culture. Given the constant stream of xenophobic rhetoric that has taken a front row seat in our current political climate, a lack of cultural awareness cannot be permissible.

As a community, Fairfield is taking steps to broaden our blooming campus with Discover Islam Week, a week long celebration of Islamic culture that includes a night of calligraphy, a traditional Islamic dinner and even an opportunity for students to wear a hijab for a day. Fairfield is not the first college to embrace an Islamic awareness week. Events such as these have taken place at sur-

What Trump has done has nothing to do with fear; this campaign has been fueled by ignorance and hate.

If we were truly afraid of terrorism and these “violent” Muslims and Mexicans that seem to be posing an invisible threat, we wouldn’t be electing the one man whose rhetoric would only make them more hostile toward us.

That is what fear looks like, fear isn’t adding more fuel to the fire.

What’s most ironic about Trump’s entire campaign is that he isn’t as racist or offensive as he likes to make himself seem.

According to The Washington Times, Trump was a Democrat before 1987 and then again from 2001 to 2009 and has made contributions to campaigns on both sides of the race, making it clear that he can’t be as terrible as he is allowing the world to think.

Let’s be honest with ourselves here, a billionaire businessman would have a tough time being as successful as he is by being racist.

He clearly has to interact with a diverse group of people on a daily basis and to be honest, Trump probably has a more diverse friend group than most people on this campus do.

But, what Trump has realized is that there is a good portion of this country that

rounding institutions like Quinnipiac University, the University of Connecticut and Yale University.

Events such as Fairfield’s Discover Islam Week help to educate students about a rich culture that continues to be depicted in a negative manner by news outlets.

With recent events that have been occurring in the news especially with the upcoming elections, this awareness week is vital for our generation.

Look to none other than Republican candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, whose antiMuslim rhetoric have sparked controversy, especially with the whole debacle of tracking these individuals in light of the recent terrorist attacks committed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. As

is filled with anger and he’s decided to tap into that demographic and it’s working.

Let’s not fool ourselves into thinking that Trump will make it into office and carry through on any of these ideas that he screams about during debates.

This fear argument is what we keep telling ourselves so that we can try to feel better about the fact that almost half the country has foolishly come behind a man that exploits the racism, sexism, xenophobia and Islamophobia that many Americans feel.

If we can convince ourselves that people are doing this because they’re scared and not because they actually are racist hate mongers, then we can live another day pretending like the world we live in isn’t actually that bad and that we aren’t helping to perpetuate these stereotypes by not doing anything.

In reality, denying that people truly feel this way makes us just as ignorant as his supporters and if you’re fine with that, then so be it, but don’t make excuses for yourself or anyone else who supports the campaign tactics he’s running.

If you’re truly concerned about Trump, then vote; primary season is not over. Don’t give up an election just because you think Trump has already won; let your voice be heard.

our thoughts are constantly clouded with messages conveyed by these candidates, events such as the night of calligraphy enlighten us with the culture behind this religion.

In this day-and-age, cultural tolerance must not only be for a week, but rather a continuous celebration regarding the different aspects of our different experiences and cultures. While it is important for colleges and universities to provide an environment where students can safely appreciate cultural differences that safe environment will not necessarily extend into a larger social context.

For a generally small Jesuit institution, it is commendable that our student body is able to offer such an event and keep the

awareness of cultures prominent on our homogenous campus. We cannot stress the importance of taking part in as many of these culturally celebrative events as possible. Whether it be Women’s History Month or the Fairfield County Irish Festival, the cultural importance of these events signifies a much needed shift toward a more accepting culture rather than maintaining the isolationist identity that our country has adapted.

In an effort to move toward the acceptance of cultures, we must remember that despite variations, we can all find a common bond in the art of camaraderie and remember that we all possess a humanistic connection that stretches beyond borders and transcends cultures.

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Future first ladies shouldn't be pawns in the campaign

By Kelsey Sullivan Opinion Editor Recently in the Republican bubble, instead of the candidates insulting each other, the tables have turned and the focus is on the women behind these filterless men.

Since the beginning of this presidential race, and arguably his career, Trump has emphasized that a pretty face is basically the most important thing that a woman can have.

I think that the race to be president should not be based on superficiality. The wives of the candidates should not be used as pawns in the quest to win votes.

However, before the March 22 primaries, there was a campaign ad with a scantily clad picture of Melania Trump with the text “Meet Melania Trump, your next first lady, or you could vote for Ted Cruz.”

I think this is a ridiculous way to win votes and is extremely demeaning and objectifying in an age when we are working

so hard for women to have equal rights.

A New York Times article confirmed that the ad didn’t come from either Cruz or Trump, it appeared on Twitter, yet Trump was furious.

There was then an ad that came from Trump claiming that he would “spill the beans” about Cruz’s wife Heidi.

The next day on Twitter he retweeted a picture of both wives matched side-byside, with the text “no need to spill the beans, the images speak for themselves.”

It seems to me that Trump feels his ability to run the country is contingent on his wife being more attractive than the other candidate’s wife.

Cruz defended himself and his wife with some unprofessional insults.

In the same childish manner that Trump has handled pretty much everything, Cruz rebuttled, on Twitter no less, calling him a “sniveling coward.”

This to me is childish. The candidates should be considering each other's political prowess and not whose wife is more attractive.

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I don’t think either of these candidates are fit to run our country if this is how they’re going to act in the public realm.

There’s a level of professionalism that we have come accustomed to seeing with the president and people in politics.

The oval office is not a place for name calling or insulting the way someone looks.

It is for running the country. There is also a level of respect we as a country have for the first lady.

Republican first ladies in particular have had major impacts, like Rosalynn Carter and Nancy Reagan.

Both of these women were professional and took an interest in the politics their husbands were so dedicated to.

Nowadays, it seems that the potential future first ladies are only being considered for their looks, which somehow determines their respective husband’s ability to run the country and I find that ridiculous.

I am upset with these two candidates because it seems that neither of them are mature enough to be president.

Unfortunately, this isn’t the first

time there have been questionable things said from our Republican presidential hopefuls.

I think we can all recall the infamous debate where the candidates referred to and compared the size of their “manhood.”

That’s just not something the leader of the free world should be doing.

Also, we as voters should not turn this into a first lady beauty contest.

We’ve worked so hard to try to get women to be treated equally in the public sphere, but judging them on their looks is setting us, the voters as well as the politicians, back many years and that’s not the direction in which this country should be going.

I think it is also interesting to consider Hillary Clinton in this particular race.

It is not so much that we vote for her because of her a pretty face, but often when she is mentioned in the media the first thing they address is how she looks or what she’s wearing.

Again, I think this sets women back so far because there is so much more than what we look like.

Male body shaming exists even for superheroes

By Meaghan Conlon Executive Editor Emeritus He broke out of prison, now he’s breaking his silence.

Wentworth Miller, former star of Fox’s "Prison Break,” and currently known for his role as Captain Cold on CW’s “The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow,” announced in an open letter that in the past he was suicidal, following the appearance of an internet meme that shamed his physical shape.

This is not the first time that celebrities have been targeted by people in the media or on the Internet about their physical appearance.

This harsh weight criticism happens to women constantly, but we should all remember that it’s equally detrimental to men. There is no gender or social barrier on mental illness or self-consciousness; it can happen to anyone at any level in society.

Miller is just one of the recent male celebrities to announce that he suffered from depression. Should this influx of publicized mental illness not induce some type of change in the thinking of people in our society?

The meme that went viral featured Miller lean and muscular from a “Prison Break” promotional poster on one side. On the other, was a picture that the paparazzi captured of a heavier him, back in 2010, with the caption, “When you break out of prison and find out about McDonald’s Monopoly.”

Miller, who has battled depression for much of his life,

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stated in his letter that during the time this picture was taken in 2010 he was at “the lowest point in my adult life, I was looking everywhere for relief/comfort/distraction. And I turned to food.”

In the picture, Miller is sporting a red t-shirt and a smile, but with his body soon the subject of unflattering and cruel headlines, that smile didn’t remain for long. This is not the first time that popular male celebrities have been criticized for weight. Miller’s “Flash” co-star Grant Gustin, who plays the titular character, has struggled with his image in the other direction. The tall and lanky actor has trouble putting on pounds of muscle that we are accustomed to seeing on superheros. Gustin has gotten backlash on being too thin and repeatedly told that he should be gaining weight.

Gustin is nearly two full seasons into “The Flash” and it’s his portrayal of Barry Allen that should be the focus of fan and critics, not how lanky he is.

He does a wonderful job, but the fact that he needs to continuously prove himself as able to lead one of the highest rated shows on the CW based on his size or lack thereof is ridiculous.

Miller, who has been acting for just under two decades, has taken on various roles — and those roles require all different body sizes. Even all these “Hollywood Hunks” that we have grown accustomed to have to work to maintain that superhero image — it’s not normal.

And we should remember that these body images are not the societal norm, as we degrade and comment on other people’s weight and body image if we do not hold ourselves to their standard.

It’s easy to sit on your couch, eat chips and make a joke about Miller or another celebrity's weight gain. These stars can come across as larger-than-life and we forget that they are people struggling with problems just as we are.

Miller’s struggle with depression and his suicidal thoughts were not public knowledge. Take a step back and consider that we don’t know what the people we see on television are battling

once our screens are turned off.

Body-shaming across all genders needs to stop. There is no “perfect body.” There is no right or wrong unless we deem it so. The need to look a certain way is unhealthy and can be not only physically damaging, but mentally and emotionally as well. Break the chains that you conform to and be comfortable with who you are and what you look like. We should be working to build up one another, not damage each other’s self confidence.

Miller is using the meme as a reminder that he survived; he persevered through his struggles and wants others who may be suffering as well to know that there is help and hope.

He closed his letter with a plea and places available for people to get help, as will I. If you are battling a mental illness, please reach out for help; talk to someone or contact Fairfield’s Counseling & Psychological Services. Fitting into a size small isn’t worth your happiness and health, just ask Miller.

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'Sleeping Beauty' dances into viewers' hearts

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and dance,” said Courtney Scrivanich ‘19.

Lead dancers Aurora, the Lilac fairy, Prince Charming and the five fairy godmothers demonstrated immaculate technique throughout their performance. The rest of the ensemble dancers; however, seemed to lack the same skill and stage presence.

The dancers had different body angles throughout the performance, as well as moments of not being in-sync, which caused them to look sloppy.

However, the technique and stage presence of Aurora immediately grabbed the audience’s attention. “The Rose Adagio,” in which Aurora meets four princes seeking her hand in marriage, was one of the performance’s major highlights. Aurora begins this adagio, or slow-tempoed movement, by raising her leg behind her in an attitude or bent position. During this scene, Aurora maintains this pose for an extended period of time while each of the princes take turns supporting her, calling for an extreme amount of strength, stability and stamina. Aurora further demonstrated her talent when dancing with one of the princes, completing five pirouettes, or turns, and landing in an arabesque position, a position where her leg was extended behind her.

Another lead character who stole the hearts of audience members was Prince Charming. Although he only made appearances in the second and third acts, his strength, power and ability to reach incredible heights from the stage left the audience awestruck.

Senior Kayla Kuzniewski, president of Fairfield’s Dance Ensemble, said, “While all the dancers were beautiful, the true standout of the night was Prince Charming. His grand jetés [a jump in which a dancer springs from one foot to land on the other with one leg forward and the other stretched backward while in the air] were higher than any I have ever seen and his

acting was superb.”

Kuzniewski also noticed that the ensemble dancers lacked the same skill-set as the lead characters due to their lack of confidence and stage presence, as well as moments of minor faltering.

Kuzniewski explained, “The small stage was evidently a challenge for many of the ensemble members, which showed in the hesitation of some of their larger movements and on their faces as well, but this was not true of the Prince. For me, he brought the entire production to a new level and I would have loved to see more of him in the show.”

Despite the hesitation and lack of confidence shown in the ensemble dancers, the leads were able to compensate through their beautiful stage presence and technical abilities. These amazing dancers demanded the audience’s attention every time they entered the stage and did not disappoint at any point throughout the performance.

In the final scene, Aurora and Prince Charming get married and perform an incredible Grand Pas de Deux, a five-part performance where the two dancers begin with an introduction, an adagio, two solo parts and a finale. The jumps of the prince seemed higher than demonstrated previously and Aurora performed a series of pirouettes with her front leg in an attitude position without the support of the prince. The two stars came together at the end when Aurora jumped into the prince’s arms and dived toward the floor. You could hear the nervous gasps coming from the audience before the prince catches Aurora around the waist and supports her in a fish dive pose.

“The Moscow Festival Ballet's performance of ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ was a resounding success,” said Kuzniewski. “From the beautiful costumes to the strong and graceful dancing, this company brought the classic story to life in a wonderful way.”

Moscow Ballet waltzes their way through 'Sleeping Beauty'

By Alicia Phaneuf Contributing Writer

The renown story of Princess Aurora came to life through the beautiful technique and artistry of the Moscow Festival Ballet’s rendition of “The Sleeping Beauty,” held at Fairfield’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Performing Arts on April 2. The Moscow Festival ballet was founded in 1989 by Sergei Radchenko, within the framework of classical Russian ballet (Columbia Artists Management Inc.). Since its founding, the Moscow Festival Ballet has completed two tours of Europe, two tours of the United Kingdom and most recently a two-month tour of Japan, Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong.

The performance attracted audience members of all ages, including older audience members who raved about the talented ballerinas to little girls wearing their hair in buns, trying to mimic the moves of the dancers. The dancers captivated the audience throughout all three acts, demonstrating their clear talent and love of ballet.

The first thing audience members notice is the appearance of the stage. The backdrops, props and costume choices encompassed the beauty of the story. Freshman DeAnna Dickinson said, “The costumes were beautiful and the stage was definitely aesthetically pleasing.”

In addition to the stage appearance and costumes, it is also important that the ballerinas portray the story of Sleeping Beauty in a way that allows the audience to follow what is happening.

Due to the dancers’ abilities to maintain the attention of the audience, they were successful in conveying their story.

“It was amazing how [the dancers] were able to portray the story, without using any words, through music, lighting, scenery

Exotic scenery brings 'Madama Butterfly' to life

By Brendan Zimmerman Assistant Vine Editor “Madama Butterfly,” a classic opera written by Giacomo Puccini, premiered at Fairfield at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Performing Arts through the Met Live program on April 3. The timeless story follows the cross cultural love story between the American Navy Lieutenant, Pinkerton, and the titular character, a young geisha in Japan.

“Madama Butterfly” has managed to find its way into popular culture in a couple of ways. Considered to be one of the triumphs of Puccini’s long career, Madama Butterfly is held up high in operatic history. On the other hand, fans of Weezer may also recognize that “Madama Butterfly” is the inspiration for their clas-

sic album, “Pinkerton.”

This reimagining of “Madama Butterfly” comes from the late film director, Anthony Minghella, who decided to transition his talents to the stage in 2006 when he took on the task of updating Puccini’s classic opera for a modern audience. This production has since been transferred to director Carolyn Ochoa, who carries over the same elements and design used by Minghella. And what beautiful design it is.

The set design and production for this version of “Madama Butterfly” is stunning, as the exotic backdrop of early Japan is captured beautifully throughout. Colors are vibrant and eye-catching, and the dramatic lighting sets each scene perfectly. The land of the rising sun lives up to its nickname in this production as

there is always the presence of a bleak, red sun that permeates the background.

There is a particularly stunning scene at night, which finds Pinkerton and Cio-Cio San singing a duet on their wedding night in a Japanese garden basking in the glow of the pale moonlight.

This production stars Roberto Alagna as the conflicted Pinkerton and Kristine Opolais as Cio-Cio San, the beautiful and naïve geisha. Interestingly enough, both Alagna and Opolais shared the stage together in the recent production of another Puccini classic, “Manon Lescaut.”

Both of the stars are able to perfectly capture the energy needed for the draining roles of Pinkerton and Cio-Cio San, especially since both actors are required to be on stage for the near entirety of the production. Alagna in particular is more

comfortable in the more mature role of Pinkerton, compared to his turn as the young and rash Des Grieux in “Manon Lescaut.”

The story follows the tumultuous relationship between the two leads, as Pinkerton instantly falls in love with the young Cio-Cio San, who renounces her Japanese heritage in order to be with him.

However, Pinkerton betrays Cio-Cio San to a lonely and desperate fate when he decides to return to America without her.

The latest version of the classic opera, “Madama Butterfly,” is another beautiful iteration in an already long list of famous productions. The actors do a wonderful job portraying the complex characters while the production and design create an unforgettable atmosphere that is sure to please audiences.

Shea's Study (Abroad) Guide Ch. 9: Travel preparations

By Shea Spiller Abroad Columnist Short Flight London to Ireland (approx. one hour 15 minutes) If you choose to study abroad in Europe, the majority of the flights that you will take will be pretty short, like the 75 minute flight from London to Cork or the hour and 45 minute flight from London to Copenhagen. For a flight this length, there are only a few main essentials. You're best off keeping it simple and sticking to the necessities.

1. Headphones - You should really have headphones on you at all times, whether you're riding the tube or walking to a café. It's like having a soundtrack to your life.

2. Gum - It always helps with your ears popping during takeoff and landing.

3. A bottle of water - It’s always good to stay hydrated and the cost of drinks on-board is always much higher than at the airport.

4. Chapstick - Flying is notorious for drying out your skin, so pack Chapstick to avoid inevitable dry lips.

5. Hand sanitizer - This is another thing that I try to have on me at all times because germs are everywhere (especially on public transportation and planes), and there are some pretty gross statistics on the bacteria found in airplane bathroom water.

And that's all. Don't over prepare yourself with magazines and books that you'll never read for a flight this quick.

Mid-length Flight London to Rome (a little less than 3 hours)

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For something a little longer, bring all of your short flight essentials along with two more additions.

1. Snacks - There's nothing worse than being hit with a sudden snack craving and having to pay for overpriced chips and peanuts on board.

2. Magazine - The perfect time to immerse yourself in a junky tabloid is when you're over listening to your plane playlist for the 5th time.

Long Bus Ride (also known as your worst nightmare) London to Amsterdam (over 8 hours) Oh, MegaBus, paying only $20 for a bus ticket seems so worth it until that moment when you're six hours in and on the verge of losing your mind. The bus is long, cramped and between border control and taking a ferry over the channel, you never sleep as much as you planned. With that being said, it's usually by far the cheapest option and often allows you more time at your destination than if you took a plane. Along with all of the other flight essentials, bring the following to make MegaBus a little less unbearable: 1. Big blanket scarf - Blanket scarves are a Godsend for many reasons, on the bus they're best use is as a blanket or a pillow for your neck.

2. Neck pillow - While a scarf will suffice, those donut neck pillows are definitely a bonus.

3. Phone charger - Most buses come equipped with a USB charger, you'll need to charge up after a couple of hours on the bus.

4. Wear comfy clothes - And girls, wear a sports bra or bralette.

5. Glasses - If you wear contacts, opt for glasses on the bus.

6. Lots of snacks and water - This bus ride can go on for over eight hours after all.

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Album spoiler: 'Weezer (White Album)' by Weezer

By Colleen O'Connor Vine Editor It’s been a rocky 22 years for Weezer.

The band hit unprecedented highs early on with “Weezer (Blue Album)” and “Pinkerton,” as well as unfortunate lows with the dismal “Make Believe” and “Hurley.” Many believed that the decline was natural; that nothing Weezer produced could ever top the whimsical Blue Album or the cult status “Pinkerton” has achieved.

With Weezer’s latest release, it appears the masses were wrong.

“Weezer (White Album),” released April 1, may not be the best Weezer album; however, one cannot argue that it is a work of art and a worthy successor to “Pinkerton.” Going back to the quirky Weezer sound was a big step, albeit the correct one, after the more mature direction that “Everything Will Be Alright In The End” took.

The “White Album” works so well because despite the many parallels it draws to “Pinkerton,” none of them are overdone. The opening guitar chords heard on “California Kids” are almost identical to the chimes heard on “Pink Triangle,” though that similarity may merely be a coincidence.

Weezer also hasn’t used lyrics this bizarre since “Pinkerton.” Only Cuomo could get away with penning lyrics like “God took a rib from Adam, ground it up in a centrifuge machine/Mixed it with cardamom and cloves, microwaved it on the popcorn setting” seen in the single “Thank God For Girls,” and still be taken seriously.

The entire album also relates in some way back to summer, whether it be the beach, the sun or the warmth associated with the season.

This overarching theme produces some of the catchiest Weezer songs to date. After one or two times through, I can guarantee you’ll be

humming along to the melodies from “California Kids” to “Endless Bummer.”

Each and every one of these songs would fit right in on deluxe editions of either “Pinkerton” or “Blue Album” with the exception of “Thank God For Girls,” a song reminiscent of the dark ages brought about by the release of “Raditude.” I will admit, I was a little nervous when I first heard this track; it’s a great song, but too reminiscent of the dark ages Weezer just emerged out of for me.

Songs like “California Kids” and “Summer Elaine and Drunk Dori” capitalize on the beach theme and use their infectious pop melodies to worm their way into listeners’ heads. “L.A. Girlz” and “Jacked Up” are both definitely a step in the right direction, but aren’t nearly as powerful as the aforementioned songs.

Though this is definitely not the album fans expected after “Everything Will Be Al-

right In The End,” “Weezer (White Album)” is exactly the way Weezer needed to go in order to finally produce consecutive classic albums for the first time since the 1990s and mark their resurgence as one of the greatest alternative rock bands of all time.

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Heard It Through The GrapeVINE

By Brendan Zimmerman Assistant Vine Editor

1. “Blow the House Down” by Darlingside “I like it because it’s an amazing blend of a cappella and folk.”

This week’s “Heard It Through the GrapeVINE” spotlight is Marcus DeSouto ’18 from Somerset, MA. A finance and marketing double major with a music minor, DeSouto manages to balance his time at Fairfield focusing on friends, schoolwork and music. A talented and versatile musician, DeSouto likes to write his own music (and is currently working on creating the next great club beat). DeSouto also sings for the Glee Club and is a member of Fairfield’s all male A Cappella group, The Bensonians. When he is not playing music, he is listening to anything from Red Hot Chili Peppers to Kendrick Lamar.

Here are his current top songs:

2. “Never Catch Me” by Flying Lotus feat. Kendrick Lamar “It’s a sick jazz beat with some of Kendrick’s best lyricism before ‘To Pimp A Butterfly.’”

3. “Feeling OK” by Best Coast “I think it’s the perfect song to go to the beach. It reminds me of going on a road trip with all of my friends.”

4. “The Sound” by The 1975 “It’s soulful and poppy, and I really love the vibe of this song.”

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5. “Death of A Bachelor” by Panic! At the Disco “It’s my favorite song right now. It’s a perfect mix of both Beyoncé and Sinatra, and I think it best showcases Brendon Urie’s vocal talent.”

Sophomore Marcus DeSouto (above)

Do you want to be featured in this section? Please email a list of 5-7 songs that tickle your fancy and also a picture that we can use for the column to vine@fairfieldmirror.com.

Cooking with Colleen: Meat

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By Colleen O'Connor Vine Editor The world appears split on whether or not meat is necessary for nutrition. With an increasing amount of people going vegan or vegetarian, the question begs to be asked: is meat needed for a well-rounded diet?

The answer, unsurprisingly, is yes.

Meat, whether it’s chicken, fish, steak, pork, hamburger or anything in between, is necessary for a balanced diet. Yes, it is possible to cut meat out of your diet and supplement the nutrients the meat would have given you with other foods like tofu.

However, these substitutes don’t have the exact same dietary nutrition as meat does, thus putting vegetarians and vegans at risk for health problems like anemia.

Here are a few key components of meat that make it necessary for our daily diets:

from beans or nuts, but it usually requires eating more of these foods in order to get enough protein.

Protein Meat is a main source of protein in the typical person’s diet. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the average person needs about 5 to 6 ounce equivalents of protein a day to keep a balanced diet. The best way to incorporate protein from meat into your diet is to choose lean or low fat cuts of meat, as these do not have as many added fats.

Typically, one ounce of meat, poultry or seafood is equivalent to one ounce of protein, according to the MyPlate initiative put out by the USDA. There are other places where people can get protein for those who choose not to eat meat, like

Vitamins Many people get most of their vitamins for the day from the meat that they eat. Meat, especially red meat, is very high in B vitamins such as vitamin B-6 and vitamin-B12 according to the website Livestrong.

The main function of vitamins in this group is converting food into energy, which is a necessary metabolic process in everyday life. B vitamins also play an integral role in the formation of red blood cells.

Vegans are at an increased risk for vitamin-B12 deficiency if they do not take a supplementary vitamin because they do

not eat meat, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Iron Meat, especially beef, is high in iron.

According to WebMD, seafood such as clams, mollusks and muscles have 3.5 milligrams or more of iron per serving and is closely followed by beef and turkey, which both have 2.1 milligrams or more of iron per serving.

Because many vegetarians and vegans eat fish and other seafood items, including these three simple seafood items into one’s diet can help boost necessary iron levels, especially for vegetarians and vegans who are iron-deficient or anemic. For those of you out there who hate seafood, beef and turkey are the way to go if you’re looking for a more iron-rich diet.

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airfield Fashion for good

Fashion and beauty products are made to enhance our appearance, but some products are for more than just making us look good; some strive to give back to the global community. In fact, several brands donate a percentage of each customer’s purchase to charity while others provide physical supplies to those in need. Although there are many brands, both big and small, that engage in charitable acts, here are just a sample of some that are making the world a better place: Clothing and Accessories: FEED Founded by Lauren Bush Lauren in 2007, FEED was created in order to “engage people in the fight against hunger in a tangible way,” according to the brand’s website. Not only are all of their products produced under fair-labor conditions, they also try to be environmentally-conscious in the materials they use for their products, crafting their clothing and accessories in organic cotton or burlap. Creating her first “FEED bag” in burlap, the company explains that Lauren placed the number “1” on the bag to indicate that “the bag would provide school meals to one child in school for a year when purchased.” Beyond the FEED bags, the company says that each one of their products has a number stamped on it to show “the amount of meals or micronutrient packets provided with its purchase.” As if this wasn’t enough, FEED says the sale of products created through their artisan programs helps to provide meals in the countries in which they were made, which includes the likes of Colombia, Guatemala, India and Kenya, among others.

Shoes: Roma Boots Everyone needs a good pair of rainboots and those in poverty are no exception. Founded in 2010 by Samuel Historian of Romania, Roma Boots touts a “buy one give one” policy in order to “give poverty the boot.” For every pair sold, Roma Boots explains “a brand new pair stuffed with educational supplies is donated to a child in need.” But their efforts don’t stop there, the company says that 10 percent of all sales are donated to their Roma For All Foundation, which serves to help “impoverished children break out of their cycle of poverty and despair.”

Skin care: Fresh Suga(RED) Lip Treatment Sunscreen S.P.F. 15 Skin care line, Fresh, has teamed up with (RED) to create a lip sunscreen that not only will protect you from the sun’s harmful rays, but will also help those suffering from HIV/AIDS. According to Vanity Fair, 25 percent of every retail-priced, limited edition lip treatment will be donated to the U.S. Fund for the Global Fund, which “encourages individuals, corporations, and foundations to provide resources to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria,” according to the fund’s website. In turn, Vanity Fair says that over two-week’s worth of HIV medication will be provided to those in Africa suffering from the virus.

Products like these will not only fulfill your needs, but also help those in need. So the next time you’re in the market for clothing, shoes or skin care products, be sure to consider these goods that give back.

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Wine and Dine with The Vine: Saugatuck Sweets

By Nicholas Anthony Food Columnist As temperatures rise and spring has arrived, summer is just around the corner and all I can think about is delicious vanilla ice cream on a waffle cone with loads of rainbow sprinkles on top.

Last Friday night, I had dinner on Post Road with a few friends and once we were finished, we decided that we needed something sweet. So we strolled down the street and took a turn on Reef Road to find a little establishment, located directly next to Fairfield’s acclaimed Firehouse Deli, named Saugatuck Sweets.

From the outside, the towering fire engine red house is almost identical to The Firehouse Deli aside from the white picket fence and the navy blue awnings. Upon entry, there isn’t a salad bar on your right like in Firehouse. Rather, there is an array of colors: splashes of red, blue, green and yellow candies, both sour and sweet, fill dispensers mounted on the vibrant red inner walls. To the left, three teens work behind a counter loaded with ice creams, sorbets, milkshakes, sugar and waffle cones. Furthermore, after you order, feel free to take your dessert upstairs to their large sitting area decorated with glowing signs that read “Ice cream.”

This small, but brimming sweets shop is filled with goodies and offers: soft serve ice cream, 16 flavors of homemade hard serve ice cream, milkshakes, yogurt, egg creams, floats, over 100 different candies, cappuccino and coffee options.

“There is a great selection of treats,” raved Mike Caldwell ‘18. “Honestly, it’s where I’ll be going for dessert after every night out to eat on Post. The ice cream is spectacular! You have to try the Rocky Road, I don’t think I will order anything else; it is so good.”

So we ordered the three most renowned flavors of ice cream: Salted Caramel, Rocky Road and Espresso Nugget, sworn to be customer favorites by the employees. Salted Caramel is vanilla ice cream with loads of rich caramel. Rocky Road is tangy black raspberry

ice cream with chocolate chunks in it and lastly, Espresso Nugget is coffee flavored ice cream filled with chocolate clusters. All three of these flavors will satisfy your sweet tooth, although Espresso Nugget had to be my favorite.

Saugatuck Sweets’ original establishment is located on Riverside Avenue in Westport, Conn. with Fairfield’s location on Reef Road being Al DiGuido’s now second shop. This candy store brings diversity to the Fairfield dining community.

Considering the wide variety of candies, ice creams, sorbets, shakes and late night beverages, we have decided to give Saugatuck Sweets 4.5 out of a 5 star rating. Truly, this is not your ordinary sweets shop. Support Saugatuck Sweets and look out for upcoming events that they are hosting throughout the summer.

Saugatuck Sweets displays their wide selection of ice cream above.

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Love guru Harlan Cohen brings 'Naked Roommate' to Fairfield

By Danielle Saitta Contributing Writer

'What Feminism Looks Like' opens eyes to women's struggles

By Alicia Phaneuf Contributing Writer Having the right amount of confidence to convey a story with a special message takes a talented and passionate group of people, and Fairfield’s Performing for Change group certainly achieved this goal through their performance, “What Feminism Looks Like.” Performing for Change is a group on campus that is dedicated to speaking out against social injustices. PFC showcased “What Feminism Looks Like” on March 31 in the Wein Black Box Theater. The performance truly encompassed the idea of what it means to be feminist.

There is something powerful in the way that both their spoken word and non-verbal communication resonated within the minds of audience members. The performance demonstrated certain moments of a long monologue that captivated the audience through rhythmic and soulful expression emitted by the actors, in addition to silent moments where body language was enough to bring people to tears. This powerful performance successfully used everyday, relatable scenarios to demonstrate why there is a need for feminism within society.

PFC decided to use four main characters to best showcase their beliefs. Senior Sandanie Ambalangodage played the role of Dr. Angela Mason, the therapist to Trina (Kaadiana Barnes ‘17), Corey (Katie Barrera ‘18) and Bethany (Erin Nordgren ‘19).

Angela grew up in a family where the mother/wife is known for taking care of the family. Thus, Angela’s father expects her to grow up similarly: marrying early, having children, cooking and cleaning.

However, Angela expresses her desire to be independent and successful with her career. By the end of the performance, Angela convinces her father that men are not the only ones who are able to be selfsufficient. This particular part of the performance really resonated with audience members; particularly one member who spoke about her life in her home country. The audience member explained how she used to be expected to marry young and take care of the home and of the children, but believes that women have the strength and power to do more than that. The performance brought this audience member to tears as she was able to connect and relate to Angela’s character and how they both aspired to be independent and successful in their careers.

Trina, a character who believes that she is not taken seriously by her male co-workers, feels the need to dress conservatively in order to be respected. By the end of the performance, Trina realizes that she shouldn’t be nervous about how her appearance will affect her success and decides to start wearing outfits that she feels comfortable and confident in.

Corey, a non-binary character who prefers to use he/him pronouns, struggles with familial acceptance and also with societal discrimination against transgender and other non-binary minorities.

Additionally, Corey undergoes conflict with his girlfriend who doesn’t understand why Corey has to go to therapy and claims that he’s “wasting his money.”

Finally, Bethany’s character is recovering from sexual assault. Bethany blames herself for the encounter, but later realizes that it is not her fault and seeks the comfort and support of her new boyfriend.

“What Feminism Looks Like” addressed various aspects of feminism, and thus captured the hearts of many audience members who were able to relate to one or more of the characters. Although not all members of the performance have acting experience, the group was able to hold the attention of the audience and develop an emotional reaction, something that even professional actors work hard to achieve.

“The acting is great because of their portrayal of different scenarios regarding feminism,” said Catherine Pezzella ‘17. “Feminism has multiple sides to it and despite what people believe, feminism is not man-hating.”

March is nationally known as women’s history month. By putting on their performance at the end of the month, PFC provided an inspirational end to the celebration of women’s rights.

However, it was observed that the performance attracted audience members who identify as feminists. It would have been even more impactful had the show been viewed by a politically diverse group of people. But as feminist audience member Kelly Villacres ‘17 explains, they cannot force people to attend the performance.

“A lot of students would benefit from coming to the performance,” said Villacres. “I’ve been coming since my freshman year and I often wonder why this show can’t be held in the auditorium of the Quick Center to attract a larger audience and inform people who don’t know much about feminism, so that they will be able to be exposed to more than just the negative connotation that feminism carries.”

For the few audience members who did attend the performance with minimal knowledge about what it really means to be a feminist, they claimed that PFC was inspiring and helped them to better understand what it means to identify as a feminist.

Junior Jasmine Raghunandan stated, “I think everyone should come out to see this because it is very educational. I thought they touched upon a lot of perpetuated stereotypes that should not be applicable to modern day society. It seems to me that feminism is more than just being about strong and secure, it’s about standing up for what you believe in. The idea that feminism is about breaking older, negative stereotypes was definitely portrayed through the show.”

PFC took the audience on a journey through the eyes of a modern day woman and showcased that people who believe in the negative societal stereotypes of feminists are uneducated about what it means to stand up for the rights of women, PFC appeared professional, knowledgeable and passionate about what they believe and were flawlessly successful in conveying their influential message.

The world of dating is full of confusion and anxiety. Despite how scary the dating world may seem, the world of friend-zoning appears to be a fate worse than death for most students. The fear of rejection is universal. College students are especially vulnerable to the idea that their crushes will refuse to reciprocate their feelings. Even though rejection isn’t the most pleasant feeling, it doesn’t need to feel like the end of the world.

Harlan Cohen, advice columnist and author of the book “The Naked Roommate” came to Fairfield to talk to students on March 30 about dating and why people are afraid to share their feelings. During the event, Cohen advised each of the students who volunteered to speak that there is no shame in rejection. “I talk a lot about being great at rejection, which sounds funny, but being great at rejection means that I’m going to be great at being vulnerable and I’m going to be OK, even if you don’t respond the way I want you to I’m going to respect you and listen to you. We don’t get a lot of practice with that,” said Cohen.

Cohen believes that the influence of the internet, which provides us with Facebook and dating apps, has made us meek when it comes to expressing our emotions. For years, Cohen has talked to students and created a system that allows one to become comfortable with rejection so that they can take risks. His five step method includes ideas such as embracing universal rejection truth, training oneself emotionally, physically and spiritually, stopping making excuses, taking initiative and celebrating, as well as reflecting and repeating.

“The social and emotional parts of college transition are the parts that students struggle with. It’s common for students to suffer anxiety and or depression when dealing with romantic relationships and I think so much of that is connected to how we handle the social and emotional challenges. We just don’t have any training, at least not a lot of it,” said Cohen.

Despite the situation, Cohen believes that vulnerability should be embraced, not feared. Senior Thalia Soriano agreed with his beliefs. “This event teaches you that you need to put yourself out there even if there are risks. As a senior, you shouldn’t be afraid to say something in terms of [your] love life,” she said.

In his novel, Cohen’s advice regarding taking risks applies to all ages; whether to underclassmen or upperclassmen, his advice was the same. He believes that if we spend less time fearing rejection and more time communicating our feelings less pressure would be put upon us. After years of talking to students and writing his books, Cohen has come to know that the word rejection does not necessarily mean failure.

“For some reasons society has told us that our emotions are stupid and that we shouldn’t be in touch with them. I think that especially as college-aged students we should be able to tell each other how we feel and I think that that would make for better relationships across the board,” said Emily Ripple ‘17.

Emotions are what make us human and by being vulnerable to those we are interested in, a lot of courage is shown. At the end of the day, nobody wants to be with someone who hides their true feelings behind social media.

There is nothing wrong with taking initiative whether you are older or younger, male or female. To strive for anything in life, you need to take risks because living in fear will never do anything for you but hold you back.

Inkwell Spotlight 'Conviction'

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Shaq, Iverson & Yao headline 2016 Hall of Fame

By Alfredo Torres Sports Editor After months of speculation, the inductees for the 2016 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame were finally announced on Tuesday, April 4. NBA icons Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson lead the 10-member class of 2016.

Joining O’Neal and Iverson in the exclusive club will be Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, Yao Ming, Sheryl Swoopes and Jerry Youtube/Creative Commons Allen Iverson's number three was retired by the Sixers in 2013. Reinsdorf. Longtime NBA

referee Darrell Garretson, coach John McLendon and former stars Zelmo Beaty and Cumberland Posey will be enshrined posthumously.

O’Neal, who also goes by the nickname Superman or Diesel, will forever be remembered as one of the game’s most dominant centers. After a few successful seasons at Louisiana State University, O’Neal decided to enter the 1992 NBA draft, where he was selected as the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic.

In O’Neal’s first season in Orlando, he won the Rookie of the Year Award.

He would go on to lead the team to its first NBA Finals in 1995 before leaving the sunshine state to join the Los Angeles Lakers where he won three consecutive championships. The sevenfooter played with a total of six teams, winning a total of four championships with the Lakers and Miami Heat.

By the end of his illustrious career, O’Neal was a 15 time NBA AllStar, winning three NBA

Finals MVP Awards. He was also selected to be a part of the All-NBA First Team for eight seasons. O’Neal currently ranks seventh all-time in points scored, third all-time in field goal percentage and seventh in blocks.

Allen Iverson will go down in NBA history as one of the most iconic, but controversial players.

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This past weekend in Stag Nation: Fairfield men’s golf team finished third this weekend at the Towson Invitational behind Eric Austin ‘18 and Kevin Duncan ‘19 who carded a final round 73. The Stags were tenth after Saturday’s round, but improved to third by the end of the tournament to finish tied with St. John’s at 614. Fairfield was just five strokes behind second place Drexel and nine off the tournament winner, Georgetown.

Fairfield’s upcoming spring schedule features three one-day tournaments set for April 22 to 24.

After dropping Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader, the Stags bounced back to win 13-1 behind an eight inning performance

by Gavin Wallace ‘18 of one run ball and striking out six Rider batters along the way. Fairfield’s bats erupted to score 13 runs on 17 hits. The Stags are back in action on Wednesday, April 6 when they travel to Yale.

The Fairfield rowing teams opened the 2016 spring season at the Iona Invitational as the men’s varsity eight pulled off wins, sweeping the top two places in its race. The varsity A won the event with a time of 7:29.0. The men’s varsity four also enjoyed success as they finished first and third against two Iona entries. The varsity A secured first place crossing the line with a time of 7:29.6. Fairfield’s rowing will return to action on April 16 for the Kerr Cup.

Colin Burke’s rookie campaign continues to impress as he led the Fairfield men’s lacrosse team to a 9-8 victory over Hofstra with his six points. With this victory, Fairfield earned its first Colonial Athletic Association win as they improve their overall record to 5-6. Fairfield will defend Conway Field on Saturday, April 9 against Drexel as a part of Military Appreciation Day.

Weekly 4x5 Because we have witty things to say ...

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

Alfredo Torres Sports Editor

Patrick Kiernan, Alfredo Torres, Angela Sammerone and Jesse Erickson

Abby Wambach gets arrested for a DUI, what are your thoughts?

What did you think about the season finale of The Walking Dead?

UConn vs. Syracuse for the Women's NCAA Champiosnhip.

Who you got?

'95-96 Chicago Bulls vs. '15-16 Golden State Warriors, who's winning?

Will you be in attendance for Fairfield's Lacrosse Military Appreciation Day?

Yeah, that's tough. Real shame to see that happen to an American hero. When you have money like she does though, like just call a cab. Hell, call a limo with a hot tub in it.

Excruciating. That's all.

UConn's gonna win the next eight titles, and Auriemma still won't think that women's college basketball is unfair.

Bulls! Without a doubt. Rodman would step out of the zone and smack those three-pointers 10 rows deep.

Yeah, sorry boys, big N-O from me.

Hit some touchdowns though, and maybe if you're lucky enough, you'll catch the golden snitch.

Hey mistakes happen and she's retired. I'm sure she'll be fine but if she starts partying like Johnny Manziel then we have problem.

It's tough to talk about, R.I.P. to whoever is on the other end of Lucille.

When you have a girl on your team that's nicknamed Stewie then you know you have a problem.

UConn just loves to win.

Of course the Bulls! Klay and Steph wouldn't score on MJ or Scottie Pippen. You think the Warriors play defense, imagine the 90s Bulls just pushing around players like Shawn Kemp and Karl Malone.

Of course because I just love lacrosse soo much ... not really.

Didn't watch it. But I started watching Mad Men and I'll let you know of my feelings on that in two weeks.

GO ORANGE!! Fun fact: If I didn't come to Fairfield, Syracuse was one of my other choices.

Can I be an optimist and say that everyone's a winner?

Well maybe I won't end up like Abby Since I am the only one up late Wambach but I might end up slashing enough to be answering this, I the server as seen in the finale. have seen the future and believe it or not, UCONN WON. THEY TOOK THE SHIP.

Alfredo, you have got to be kidding. Go 'head, ask me one more question about basketball, I dare you.

Angela Sammerone Everyone makes mistakes. She's still one of the most talented playManaging Editor Emeritus ers in the history of soccer, and I

respect that she owned up to what she did and apologized for it.

Jesse Erickson Editor-in-Chief (Italian EIC)

Your 2015-2016 4x5 Columnists:

If the server continues to break and everything that happens keeps happening in The Mirror office (like broken files and such) I will ... well nevermind now I feel bad after reading everyone else's.

I will appreciate from afar but in all seriousness I commend the lacrosse program for hosting an event like that. You go lax.

Yes, I'm going to see my husband.

He's going to be there and I'm so excited to reunite.

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Big names join exclusive club Continued from page 

winning Big East Defensive Player of the Year awards in each season. The Philadelphia Sixers selected Iverson as the first overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft and the rest is history.

In his time with the Sixers, Iverson was named Rookie of the Year and won the scoring title in four separate seasons. At just six feet tall, Iverson was one of the NBA’s most prolific scorers. His playoff career scoring, an average of 29.7 points per game, is second only to the great Michael Jordan. In 2001, the 11 time all-star was named the league’s MVP as he led his team to a Finals matchup against Shaquille O’Neal’s Lakers, but failed to win as he would struggle to reach the Finals ever again.

At the time of his NBA debut, Yao Ming Flickr/Creative Commons was just the third Chinese player in league hisShaquille O'Neal is currently a basketball analyst on the television program, Inside the NBA. tory. The Houston Rockets selected Ming as the number one overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft.

Ming’s impact wasn’t just on the basketball court, but around the world as he bridged a path for the NBA to China.

Due to several injuries, Ming was forced to retire early after the 2011 season, but enjoyed much success before that. During his time with the Rockets, Ming was an eight time all-star and currently ranks sixth among franchise leaders in total points and total rebounds and second in total blocks.

Tom Izzo has been the one constant leader at Michigan State University as the head coach of the Spartans’ men’s basketball team. Since 1995, Izzo has been successful as a collegiate coach reaching seven Final Fours and earning 524 career victories. Izzo reached the ultimate goal when he guided the Spartans to a national championship in 2000.

When you hear the name Sheryl Swoopes, Wikimedia/Creative Commons you immediately associate her as one of WomYao Ming is currently the president of the Shanghai Sharks, his former team back in China. en’s National Basketball Association’s all-time

greats. Swoopes first burst onto the scene when she dropped 47 points to lead Texas Tech to the 1993 National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Swoopes was the first player to be signed to the WNBA when it was first created back in 1996.

She would go on to enjoy much success in the WNBA as she finished her 14-year career winning four championships and three WNBA MVP Awards with the Houston Comets.

Since his time as owner of the Chicago Bulls, starting in 1985, Jerry Reinsdorf has turned the franchise into a consistent winner. The Bulls teams from the 90s will be considered as one of the best of all-time, winning six championships in that span, as they included players such as Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman.

Darrell Garretson was an NBA referee for 27 years, but died in 2008, and will also be joining the Hall of Fame. Garretson also served 17 years as the league’s chief of officiating. He officiated 1,798 regular season games, 269 playoff games and 41 Finals games.

John McLendon died in 1999, but will be remembered as the first African-American coach in a professional league when he directed the American Basketball League’s Cleveland Pipers.

Zelmo Beaty, who played 12 seasons (8 in NBA, 4 in ABA) averaged 17 points and 11 rebounds per game and will also join the club. Last, but not least is Cumberland Posey, who was known as the best African-American basketball player of his time, ranging from the early 1900s through the mid 1920s.

All of the inductees of this year’s class have made a significant difference to the game of basketball. After years of hard work and great success, players like Iverson and O’Neal finally have earned their coveted spots in the Hall of Fame.

The enshrinement ceremony will take place on September 9 in Springfield, Mass.

Hoopla in Houston: Jenkins sinks buzzer beater to push Villanova to NCAA championship

By Daniel Montgomery Assistant Sports Editor This year’s matchup between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Villanova Wildcats on April 4 will go down as one of the most memorable days in National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament history.

North Carolina’s Marcus Paige hit a wild, game-tying three pointer with six seconds to go to complete a miraculous Tar Heel comeback to tie the game at 74.

That was madness enough.

Then Kris Jenkins nailed a cold blooded three pointer from well beyond the arc as time expired to give the Wildcats their first national championship since 1985.

“I’ve covered 24 straight Final Fours and this will rank as the greatest ending,” said basketball analyst Andy Katz.

Kantz is right. After a Final Four that yielded us two uneventful blowouts, the championship certainly did not disappoint.

From the tip it was evident that both teams were evenly matched, trading buckets for most of the first half until North Carolina made a run to enter the break with a five point lead, 39-34.

Carolina’s Joel Berry paced the Heels with 16 first half points, while Villanova had three different players with seven points a piece.

As we have seen throughout the tournament, Villanova is prone to making enormous second half runs.

In the national semifinal, the Wildcats outscored Oklahoma 25-0 in one stretch during the second 20 minute period and Monday night was no different.

They made a crucial 29-14 run during the latter stage of the half as they surged to a 67-57 advantage with under five minutes to play.

But as he’s consistently done in his four years at Chapel Hill, Marcus Paige put the Heels on his back in the final minutes of his college career.

Paige singlehandedly brought his team back in the game, hitting clutch shot after clutch shot to keep the fighting Roy Williams and his team in striking distance.

His aforementioned off balance three point heave seemed as though it would have given North Carolina the momentum it needed heading into a presumable overtime.

We thought.

Then the Wildcat magic kicked in with 4.7 seconds to go as Ryan Arcidiacono, who feels like he has spent the last 15 years at Villanova, started to calmly zig zag his way down the court. He proceeded to wisely toss the ball behind him to Jenkins.

Jenkins then smoothly caught the pass and rose up for the shot in one fluid motion.

At 0.7 seconds he released the ball, and when the clock struck 0.0 the Villanova Wildcats were crowned national champions.

"That entire play, that sums up what we've been about all year,” said Phil Booth who led the Wildcats with 20 points. "We trust each other. We believe in each other.''

He could not have said it better. The Wildcats represented exactly how “team basketball” is supposed to be played Monday night.

Villanova finishes the year at 35-5 and no classes on Tuesday, while North Carolina ends their season at 33-7.

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Stags Spotlight:Colin Burke '19

What is it like to be named the CAA Rookie of the Week for the third time this season?

By Christopher LaZazzera Contributing Writer

- It’s a big honor; I have to give a ton of credit to all my teammates around me. All five of the offensive players around me are just putting me in the right places to score and get assists and get points.

- Definitely the speed of the game and the overall physicality. When you play hockey you need to have that sense and physicality.

What is your number one goal you want to accomplish in your four years at Fairfield?

What has allowed you to lead Fairfield with 26 goals so far this season?

- My teammates have put me in the right spot.

I am a freshman, so I’m kind of sitting in the back of the train, if you want to say, and TJ Neubauer and Charlie Schnider are leading the way. Especially Charlie Schnider giving me the ball at the right time and I think I’m just finishing.

How have the upperclassmen on the team taken you under their What were your initial expectations wing as the only freshman starter on coming into Fairfield as a freshman? the team?

- I was a little nervous, expectation wise, and I was - TJ Neubauer started as a freshman hoping to play even though I didn’t know if I was here at Fairfield and he tells me if I’m going to. In the fall I was in the fourth attack spot overthinking something and will come and then I secured that second to third attack spot. over and put his arm around me and I was just expecting us to be a good CAA competi- say to calm down and that I am playing tor like last year. fine and to get into my mojo and keep going. I think TJ has been a great help this year.

How did playing hockey in high school help you as a lacrosse player?

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Which professional lacrosse player do you model your game after?

- I would have to say Steele Stanwick.

I’ve been watching him and his brothers play since I was little and I think the way they see the field and the way they know how to dissect the defense is why I try to model my game after theirs. They are definitely my role models.

- To win a CAA championship first of all and hopefully win a national championship. I came here to definitely win a CAA, but I don’t think past the fact that we could be a national championship team in the next four years.

You guys started the season a little slow, what do you have to do to finish the year off on the right track?

- We just have to stay focused. I think we’ve been a little rattled with the fact that we are such a young team and I think we’re starting to calm down now and play Fairfield lacrosse.

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Stags fall to Marist 12-8 in MAAC Opener

Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Senior Maeve Quinn (top) has started in all 10 of this season's games. Freshmen Lily Crager (left) finished the game with an asisst and a point. Junior Alex Fehmel (right) notched one point on three shots.

By Daniel Montgomery Assistant Sports Editor Saturday afternoon’s seesaw weather was indicative of Fairfield’s performance versus Marist. The Stags started off fast, at one point in the first period leading 5-2 before going into the break tied at six. But in the second half, they could not stop a relentless Red Fox offensive attack that was on its way to a commanding 12-8 victory.

From the start, it looked as though Fairfield had control of the game’s tempo. Multiple methodical first half possessions led to quality shots on goal, three of which ringed off the crossbar. Julieanne Mascera ‘16 and Colleen Reynolds ‘16 each added a pair

of goals in the first 20 minutes to pace the Stags while goalkeeper Chelsey Sidaras ‘16 made five saves.

With only ten seconds remaining in the first half, one play in particular changed the entire momentum of the game. With the Stags leading 6-5, a penalty was called on Sidaras that gave Marist a free position shot. The fans at Rafferty Stadium were befuddled, as the penalty looked as though it should have been called on the Marist player.

“It was an offsetting foul where it was a foul on them and an offsides on us,” said Fairfield’s head coach Laura Field. “It was a quirky call, but it was the correct call and it cost us a goal.”

As the second 30 minute period commenced, it was clear that Marist came out of the break as the hungrier team. The Red Foxes scored the first two goals of the period to take a 8-6 lead. Jenna Fuchs ‘16 would find the back of the net to cut the lead to one, but Marist continued its unyielding attack on the offensive end rifling off the next three goals to give them an 11-7 advantage with just minutes to go.

Fuchs hit for another goal to make the deficit 11-8 and place the Stags within striking distance, but Marist put the game away with 90 seconds to play with one last goal to end the game at 12-8.

A considerable reason why Marist was able to subdue a usually strong Stag offen-

sive effort was their ability to slow down star midfielder Riley Hellstein ‘17. Hellstein, who came into the contest with 30 goals on the season was held to only one goal and an assist on the afternoon.

“She got some looks, but she just did not shoot well today,” Field said. “As a whole, we did not execute on offense well enough to give us the goals we needed. They were able to just keep building on their lead.”

Fairfield now stands at 0-1 in conference play and 4-6 overall in the season. The Stags look to bounce back and return to their winning ways against Iona on Wednesday, April 6 before they play at Rafferty on Saturday, April 9 to host Siena as part of Military Appreciation Day.