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Catholic Church Scandal Unearths Memories at Fairfield As Stags begin to settle into the flow of college life, it’s important to recognize the incidents that happened over the summer in regards to Catholic church officials and sexual assault allegations and accusations against minors. On August 14, 2018 a Pennsylvania grand jury report released a list of over 300 priests who sexually abused over 1,000 children. The Washington Post reported that Pennsylvania’s dioceses covered-up the crimes of the priests and that many of the incidents of abuse are now too outdated to be prosecuted. Several Jesuit and Catholic Universities across the United States have released statements about the grand jury report’s findings. One being Fairfield University’s neighbor, Sacred Heart University. Part of Sacred Heart’s statement reads: “We stand in solidarity with Pope Francis and his letter to all God’s people condemning the atrocities of the abuse of children by priests and cover-ups by the bishops. As he stated, ‘efforts to beg pardon would never be sufficient.’” Although the University has seemingly remained quiet on the subject matter, President Mark R. Nemec, Ph.D. released a statement to The Mirror. “Fairfield University will continue to serve these efforts in any way that we can, but most specifically as a University should, by encouraging dialogue, research, respectful conversation, and scholarship – and by holding ourselves as a community to the highest standards of humble self-examination and openness to true conversion of heart, so that we remain true to our mission to serve the faith and promote justice.” The full statement can viewed on page four. Dr. Paul Lakeland, the Aloysius P. Kelley chair in Catholic studies, and professor of religious studies at Fairfield University, said that, “First off, as a Catholic institution our responsibility is to share with the whole Catholic community the pain and disappointment of the whole Catholic community. As a Catholic institution of higher education, our responsibility is to help people understand it and to help heal and to work for the structural changes that need to be made.” Fairfield University will be undertaking multiple steps to ensure that faculty, staff and students are given the opportunity to discuss and reflect on these recent events. Lakeland described that the University will be holding workshops through a joint Living Theology Forum and presidential seminar, which will include open dialogue and an opportunity for people to come and speak about what they are thinking and feeling. Additionally, there will be two presidential seminars open to faculty and staff to work on issues of abuse and the nature of the problem through the eyes of an educational institution. Lastly, Fairfield University will host an academic conference to work in collaboration with Fordham University and Sacred Heart in a joint initiative to work on this issue as Catholic institutions. These events will be held on the three different college campuses and will be open to all persons. Lakeland stressed that “This [sexual assault allegations] is not just about Pennsylvania. I fully expect a lot of kinds of information to come from other dio-
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ceses in the next year or so.” On September 7, 2018 the Associated Press reported that New York and New Jersey have launched their own investigations into Catholic dioceses. Fairfield University as an institution is not as far removed from abuse allegations as one may think. In 2014, The Mirror reported that Rev. Paul Carrier, S.J., a former director of Campus Ministry, was accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing an underage boy while on a service trip to Project Pierre Toussaint in Haiti. It’s important to note that, while at the time that the alleged incident occurred Carrier was director of Campus Ministry, he was not in Haiti on official Fairfield University business. This civil suit came after incidents surfaced regarding Douglas Perlitz ‘92, the University’s 2002 commencement speaker. Perlitz was the founder of Project Pierre Toussaint, where he was accused of sexually abusing 24 underaged boys at the charity school. Perlitz pled guilty to charges in 2010 and will be in prison until 2026 according to the CT Post. In 2013, Fairfield University and Carrier, among other defendants, were sued on the grounds of negligent supervision of Perlitz. This civil suit was settled in negotiations for $12 million, according to the 2014 Mirror article. Fairfield University was also sued in 2014 for negligent supervision of Carrier. In 2016, the judge consolidating the lawsuit against the Society of Jesus of New England, Fairfield University, the Haiti Fund and others dropped charges of sex trafficking. However, the CT Post reported that other charges in the suit regarding Carrier remain open. Carrier was suspended from the Society of Jesus in 2010, as reported by the CT Post pending investigation by the Jesuit order into his actions at Fairfield University and in Haiti. However, as of a 2014 New Haven Register article, Carrier was still suspended and living at a Weston, Mass. Jesuit center. These allegations do not stop at the University level. In 2003 The Mirror published an article regarding Rev. Edmund Power and Rev. James Pratt, both of whom taught at the prep school, Power also serving as chaplain. These men were accused of sexual misconduct incidents that dated back 20 to 30 years. There was a letter from Fairfield Preparatory President Rev. Michael G. Boughton, S.J. that was sent in March of that year to parents and alumni regarding the accusations. In that same article Dr. Lakeland was quoted, “I was both disappointed and not surprised, because there are very few institutions like this [Prep] in the Catholic Church that haven’t been touched in some way by the sex abuse crisis in the last 20 or 25 years.” The Mirror reached out to Fr. Mark Scalese, S.J.,current director of Campus Ministry, for comment on the Pennsylvania grand jury report. Scalese referred The Mirror to the University’s Public Relations office. The Vice President of Fairfield University’s Marketing and Communications Department and Senior Director of External Communications & Public Relations did not comment on the record.
Fairfield Community Remembers Those Affected by the Events of 9/11 By Julia Monteleone Assitant News Editor
Seventeen years ago, on September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center was destroyed during a terrorist attack that permanently altered the history of America, her security and her people. This year, Fairfield University commemorated the events by holding both a candlelight vigil at the Stag Statue as well as a memorial mass at Egan Chapel. The memorial mass brought members of the community and students alike together to recall those who perished during the attack. Fairfield alumni participated in reading scriptures, and a poem was also read in remembrance of the fateful day that is seared into the minds of many. A moment of silence was held for the friends and family of Fairfield University who lost loved ones. A large poster was placed with candles near the altar with photos and names of all the University alumni who lost their lives. The mass closed with the singing of the Irish Blessing as the entire congregation sang, read CandeLigHt
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Sophomore Residential Hall Officially Opens By Alicia Phaneuf Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday Sept. 5, faculty, professors and students gathered in the Quad to witness the official opening of Fairfield University’s newest building, 42 Langguth Hall, which is slowly becoming known as “the Guth” among the undergraduate students. This most recent addition to Fairfield campus houses sophomore students participating in the Ignatian Leadership Residential College program, formerly located in Loyola Hall. People gathered in front of the building for the ceremony, which started with a blessing given by Fr. Michael Tunney, S.J., who began by posing the question, “How shall we live?” He continued to explain that questions like this live in the walls of 42 Langguth Hall, and will inspire its residents to ask themselves and reflect on the Residential College’s three key questions: “Who am I?”, “Whose am I” and “How am I called to lead?” Following Fr. Tunney’s blessing of the building, President Mark R. Nemec, Ph.D., addressed the crowd. He commented that the Ignatian Leadership Residential College is a milestone for the Fairfield community and the essence of education. He encouraged students at Fairfield to be stewards, “to be individuals who recognize that we
are not here simply for ourselves.” Alumni mentors for the Ignatian Leadership Residential College reflect what it means to be a student at Fairfield in the hope of being present for others. “I’m an alumni mentor, so I wanted to come to the opening to see perspective students I may have in my small group,” said Nicholas Rucco ‘20. “Hopefully we as alumni mentors will allow them [Ignatian Leadership residents] to see those core parts of their identity that I was able to get out of the program.” Previous resident of the Ignatian Leadership Residential College Emmy Scott ‘20 explained, “I wanted to support my RA [Castelli] from last year and my friend who is an RA this year. I wanted Claire Monahan/TheMirror to attend the opening ceremony because, Crowd gathers outside to listen to speakers, such as Fr. Tunney S.J. as a previous member of the Ignatian “I think the opening ceremony was very successful, ResCollege, I wanted to see how the proin regards to both attendance and content. I really enjoyed gram will evolve this year under a new building and new Dr. Nemec’s speech and I think the audience appreciated leadership.” having a student who has been part of the program for Senior Resident Assistant of 42 Langguth Hall, so long speak on behalf of the community,” said Castelli. Elisa Castelli ‘19 “With this new building in addition to the quality and also spoke at the strength of the residential college program itself, I think ceremony. Castelli that the concept of Ignatian leadership will be carried out explained that she through the Sophomore class of Fairfield in greater numinitially entered bers than previously. I’m excited to see where this takes us the Ignatian Resas a community.” idential College The ceremony made sure to honor the Vice President Program without of Facilities Management, David Frasinelli, and associknowing what to ate dean of Residence Life, Ophelie Rowe-Allen for their expect, but soon discovered that the efforts with ensuring the success of the new building. Dr. Mary Frances Malone, associate vice president for academprogram allows ic affairs, was also recognized for her stewardship to the students to find creation of the Ignatian Residential College. themselves and At the conclusion of the ceremony, people were where they fit. She able to split up and enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers and other explained that the Residential College treats, or go on student-led tours inside the Residential Program gives stu- Hall. Throughout the building, golden tickets were hidden which, once redeemed, earned the finder a prize. dents the support Ignatian Program alumni were excited to witness they need, and that the unveiling of the new building, as were professors and the Residential Hall’s staff believes University faculty members. Due to the high-temperatures, that, together, they each speaker kept their speech concise so that the community could enjoy food in the quad, ice cream in the 42 can set the preceLangguth parking lot or an air-conditioned tour around dent for this new the building. Claire Monahan/TheMirror building for years Bedroom in the suite of Kayleen Litka ‘21, who is a resident of the new building. to come.
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Monday, 9/3 5 p.m. An iPad Pro valued at $800 was reported stolen from 47 Mahan Rd. Wednesday, 9/5 8:20 p.m. A small fire was reported on Fairfield Beach road in a house occupied by students. Fairfield Fire Department was notified. The students were allowed back in the unit. Thursday, 9/6 7:15 a.m. An ABM employee turned in a wallet from the lounge of Loyola Hall to DPS. Upon inventory of the wallet a fake ID was confiscated. 5:23 p.m. There was a campus wide power outage caused by strong storm system resulting in multiple alarms, people stuck in elevators and three cars damaged from debris. Saturday, 9/8 2:09 p.m. DPS assisted Fairfield Police Department in the investigation of a domestic dispute involving roommates at the beach. 5:50 p.m. A student reported vehicle damaged from the earlier storm. The car was covered in sand in the Regis Hall parking lot. Monday, 9/10 1:05 p.m. A student reported being harassment via phone and Snapchat. The incident is currently under investigation. 7:12 p.m. A theft of an ASUS laptop from a classroom in Donnarumma Hall classroom was reported. The incident is currently under investigation. Several alcohol violations were documented over the weekend. All students were referred to student conduct Check out fairfieldmirror.com for the full list of crimes this week.
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A Statement from President Mark R. Nemec Ph.D. in Conjunction with ‘Catholic Church Scandal Unearths Memories at Fairfield’ The reforms and soul-searching that are underway within the Church is ongoing and will continue to deepen and evolve. While as a lay person, I am not in a position to speak for the Society of Jesus or for the Professed Religious, as the President of a Catholic and Jesuit institution I am keenly aware of our obligation in stewardship to work in solidarity with the Society and to work through our own academic and administrative units on this matter, and we have an obligation to be of service – in humility – to the people of God, and to serve as an agent of social transformation. That is the highest articulation of our mission, and so we must find the way as a university that we can best serve in the process of examination, empathy, problem solving, debate, discussion, and reconciliation within the Church and the broader culture, all of
which are called for at this time. Recently, in July, Rev. Gerry Blaszczak, S.J., the University’s Vice President for Mission and Identity and I had the opportunity to gather with the leaders of close to 200 Jesuit institutions of higher education at a General Assembly in Bilbao, and at that meeting the Superior General of the Society, Rev. Arturo Sosa, S.J. called on the Jesuit network of institutions of higher education to serve as instruments of reconciliation, and to coordinate our efforts across scholarship, ministry, and service in order to be a vehicle for the transformative work of the Holy Spirit. We are institutionally oriented toward this effort through own academic efforts and in concert with the Fairfield Jesuit community. We also join the Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, the Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano
in service in whatever way we can as a community partner to help in the process of reconciliation with our neighbors. In his recent letter of Aug 22, 2018 to the diocese he described this moment “as a time to ask God to heal those who have been wounded by sin, to turn our hearts away from anything that is evil and to renew our commitment to holiness.” Fairfield University will continue to serve these efforts in any way that we can, but most specifically as a University should, by encouraging dialogue, research, respectful conversation, and scholarship – and by holding ourselves as a community to the highest standards of humble self-examination and openness to true conversion of heart, so that we remain true to our mission to serve the faith and promote justice.
New App Debuts on Campus By Julia Monteleone Assitant News Editor
The new Fairfield University App, FairfieldU, has been officially opened for student use. Students now have a onestop shop place where they can view all things Fairfield. With its easy to navigate and colorful layout, the FairfieldU app gives students access to important information such as calendars and events, the StagBus schedule, library hours and a full map of campus to view. The Stags Athletics schedule is also available, and students can now buy merchandise and purchase game tickets right through the app. Alongside these features are links to everyday websites students use such as Blackboard, Orgsync, Gmail, Laundry View and the Starbucks app. The ITS4U Help Desk is available for contact as well as the Health Center. Reaching student records, billing and payments and financial aid is also available through the app. FairfieldU is also customizable. Users can change around the order of the links to make it even easier to find their favorite or most used resources. The application also incorporates an emergency phone line to the Department of Public Safety. In the event of an emergency, students can simply click a button and be connected to an officer who can help them. In previous years DPS has
tried two different apps for students to use in order to contact them at any time, but both failed to attract significant student attention and discontinued. Similar to the past failed attempts of apps by the Department of Public Safety, the FairfieldU app has received little attention. Sophomore Cole Hansen said, “I have downloaded it but haven’t really used it much. There hasn’t really been anything going on that would make me use it.” Many students have downloaded the app to find they really haven’t needed it. Despite offering many services, it seems that students don’t have a use for the information it supplies. Some students were unaware it was released at all, Noah Perelli ‘20 said, “I didn’t download it because honestly I haven’t even heard of it. I’ve never heard my friends talk about it or anything either.” However, the one group it seems to be succeeding with is the first-year class. For many new students, the FairfieldU app supplies them with information that they would not know yet about campus. First-year student Tori Solomine said, “Yes I downloaded the app. It is really useful for laundry and the bus and stuff.” Solomine added, “many of my friends use it as well.”
Fairfield Ranks No. 1 on National Ranking By Claire Monahan News Editor
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The stag statue near the quad was lined with American flags and surrounded by candles lit by students.
Candlelight Vigil in Memorial of 9/11 Deaths Continued
“May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, And rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.” Held at the Stag statue at 6 p.m., students gathered to light candles and participate in a moment of silence for the fallen. Students were welcome to stay for as long as they wanted to remember those lost. The event received a sizable turnout as students took turns lighting candles in silence. Many were spotted hugging each other in support. The Mirror remembers the 14 Fairfield University
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alumni who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Michael R. Andrews ‘89 Jonathan N. Cappello ‘00 Christopher J. Dunne ‘95 Steven M. Hagis ‘91 H. Joseph Heller ‘86 Michael G. Jacobs ‘69 Michael P. Lunden ‘86 Francis N. McGuinn ‘74 Patrick J. McGuire ‘82 William E. Micciulli ‘93 Marc A. Murolo ‘95 Christopher T. Orgielewicz ‘87 Johanna L. Sigmund ‘98
It was announced on Monday Sept. 10 that Fairfield University has been ranked as the number one University in Regional Universities North by the “U.S. News & World Report.” Last year, the University was ranked as number three in the Regional Universities North category. This new ranking ousts the previous number one ranked institution Providence College, a fellow Catholic institution located in Rhode Island. U.S. News & World Report utilizes a rankings formula which evaluates schools using both quantitative and qualitative measures around “16 measures of academic quality.” Unlike in previous years, this year’s formula did not factor in schools’ acceptance rates. Providence College has a more selective acceptance rate of 52 percent for the Class of 2021. For the same class year, Fairfield had an acceptance rate of 61 percent. Both Fairfield and Providence received roughly the same amount of total applications with 11,218 and 11,251, respectively. Another new factor in the ranking formula is Federal Pell Grant graduation rates. A Federal Pell Grant is a type of federal student aid which is awarded exclusively based on financial need. According to the Common Data Set for the 2017-18 school year, of 155 Pell Grant recipients in the fall 2011 cohort, 104 graduated in four years or less. 2011 is the most recent available year on the Common Data Set. In fall 2017, Providence College had 150 Pell Grant recipients in the first-year class. On the other hand, Fairfield in their 2011 cohort had 167 Pell Grant recipients and 127 graduated in four years or less. Fairfield had a higher rate of Pell Grant recipients graduating in four years or less at 76 percent compared to Providence’s rate of 67 percent. The removal of acceptance rate and the addition of the Pell Grant graduation rates might explain why Fairfield rose to the number one in the category spot over Providence. Nevertheless, Fairfield students, alumni and faculty are celebrating this most recent national acclaim.
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Insider 'Resistance' Undermines Our Democracy By Danielle Agate Contributing Writer It is undeniable that the Trump administration has been marred by controversy almost since its conception, largely due to contention over the president. Despite this, the White House staff has mostly seemed to back up the commander-in-chief ’s decisions — until the September 5 New York Times editorial, “I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration.” This editorial challenges this view, describing circumstances more akin to mutiny aboard a ship. Written by an anonymous senior level official, the article is a rather scathing discussion of the actions of several unnamed staffers working to thwart Presi“Whatever good deed could dent Trump’s more radical ideas from the have come from this article is inside. Political inclinations notwithstandsmothered by the overwhelming ing, this op-ed brings up serious questions involving loyalty, honor and the nature of cologne known as self-interest disclosure. Is it appropriate for an aide to and no amount of airing out can publicly announce their attempts to underrid it of the stench.” mine the agenda of their superior? When it comes to the revelatory nature of the article, it is important to note the importance placed on expressing one's opinion in our society. In this way, the editorial truly fulfills this purpose. We have a Constitutional right to free speech, so the author is within his or her rights to state their feelings. However, there are many things that make this more complicated, such as the anonymity of the author. While the Times states that the source’s, “…job
would be jeopardized…” if their name was divulged, it makes the playing ground uneven. The president is unable to effectively combat the accusations made, because he does not know the accuser. From an ideological standpoint, having convictions means that you stand by them, whether or not it makes enemies for you, or else you are just blowing smoke. Another controversial point is the position of the author as a senior White House official. With this job description comes a certain type of decorum. Whether or not the official agrees with every decision that the president makes, it is important that they bring up their concerns to him. By airing their disagreements for the world to see they are not upholding the tenets of their position, instead they are stabbing the superior who hired them in the back and acting as a double agent nobody hired. When it comes to the extremely negative tone that the author takes, especially in regards to political civility, the mark is seriously missed. Didn’t a very famous woman once say, “When they go low, we go high?” At the end of the day, the real question is why the author would produce this op-ed. If they are working so diligently and secretively to stop the power-hungry tendencies of the president, then wouldn’t it be better to not draw any attention to their cause? The only answer I can come up with is pride. Rather than working at the cause to do the right thing, they are looking for recognition and successfully making their own lives more difficult as a result. Upon a close examination of what is being argued, I can’t help but notice that more overtures are made toward the moral fiber of the senior staff than of the bad decisions the president has made. To me, this is more symbolic of a person who wants to distance their group from a seemingly deranged leader than a whistleblower who desires to alert the country of actual problems. Whatever good deed could have come from this article is smothered by the overwhelming cologne known as self-interest and no amount of airing out can rid it of the stench.
Why Unnecessary Heterosexual Romances Need to Go By Lexi Thimble Opinion Editor
There’s a show I watch on CBS during the summer, partly because there’s nothing else on except mindless game shows and late night talk shows, but also because it’s a fairly good program. “Salvation” is all about the months leading up to the arrival of a meteor meant to crash into and destroy Earth and the politicians and scientists working to prevent this from happening. As cheesy as the premise is, the execution isn’t all that bad, and the cast of lesser-known actors, including a favorite of mine, Santiago Cabrera, brings a fairly good level of talent to the story. However, as much as I’ve treated “Salvation” as an almost literal salvation from the boredom of summer’s lackluster TV line-up, I had several moments while watching it this summer where my frustration couldn’t be contained. During nearly every episode I’d have reason to shake my head, gesture angrily at the TV and yell out loud (often just to myself), “No no no no no, are you kidding me? What is happening, this is so beyond stupid!” Now, to be fair, it doesn’t take much to get me riled up if I’m sitting alone watching something, and “Salvation”’s second season had quite a few annoying plot developments from the very first episode. However, what caused me to shout in such utter disgust was the way the majority of the romantic storylines in this show were handled going into the second season. Relationships built up with considerable care over the course of the first season were carelessly swiped away in pursuit of a single charged, impulsive kiss or one-night stand meant solely for shock value. I guess what disappointed me the most was that I saw it all coming from a mile away, because it’s as though nearly every mainstream TV show or movie must include an unnecessary heterosexual romance, in whatever shape or form that takes. The unnecessary heterosexual romance can be exemplified by a single scene we’ve all viewed countless times before. It’s basically a filmed version of, “He was a boy, she was a girl, can I make it any more obvious?”: a man and woman have little to no effort put into building their romantic relationship, but there comes a moment where, in the middle of their conversation, they fall silent, make prolonged eye contact and then, of course, they kiss. It’s the “of course” that drives this entire construct, that because we live in a heteronormative society, heterosexual romance is expected whether it makes sense and adds to the wider narrative of a story or not. Straight couples are perceived as what is more natural and adds to the misconception that men and women can’t “just be friends”; it’s expected that romance plays a part in every interaction and is almost inevitable. A huge franchise like the Marvel Cinematic Universe is so guilty of this that most of their romantic pair-
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ings look downright lazy; pairing up Captain America (Chris Evans) not this acts as yet another predictable plot point that just makes me with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), his lifelong friend who he’d die for, want to scream at my TV even more. I’ve seen it happen in countless makes leagues more sense than making him kiss Sharon Carter (Emily shows, from another favorite though less popular show “The Bold VanCamp), a character so forgettable and brief that I had to Google her Type” all the way to a massive hit like “How to Get Away with Murder” name before writing this. And don’t even get me started on the utter, or “The Fosters”. maddening ridiculousness of Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Something else to consider: where, then, does the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), a pairing so random that it still infuriates me that leave LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream to this day. television and film? Due to the relative newness of A main reason I find this trend so abhorrent is that it can do this representation in our media and the expectaserious damage to individual characters, namely women. A popular tion of straight relationships, a frustrating double trope within this idea surrounds a woman having multiple male charstandard has emerged for gay characters that are acters competing for her affections and placing her in a “who will she given screentime. A classic example is the wonderchoose?” scenario. Then, after she has made her choice, she will offul 2002 movie “Bend It Like Beckham”, a film I ten turn to her other option at the slightest conflict with the one she genuinely love even though it plays into this trope in chose, making her seem flighty, more interested in the attention she the most heavy-handed way. The two female protagreceives than in building something stronger and unable to make solid onists, Jess and Jules, get as close to being girlfriends and healthy decisions about her love life. That’s not how good writing as they can be without being explicitly named as such, is done either; it’s not sustainable and treats the story as something that’s played as a recurring joke throughout something temporary that needs to fit in every possithe film. Though they obviously both genuinely love ble partner combination for the ultimate shock value. and care for one another, and share a strong passion for This representation of a flighty, atsoccer, a relationship between them is foregone in favor tention-seeking woman is also found of pairing up Jess with their male coach, making him a in another common trope, whereromantic partner for her simply by his existing and bein a woman leaves a relationing male. Not only that, but her pairing with their coach ship with a man because she serves as a source of division between the two girls, as doesn’t find it healthy for Jules is supposedly also attracted to him and sees Jess’ her, but eventually returns interest as a betrayal. In a movie with such abundant to that original relationexamples of queer subtext, this plot point constructed ship even after being in a to create tension between the girls is ludicrous, driving happy, healthy new arthem apart rather than uniting them in what is a boring, rangement because the predictable path for the story to go down. original guy was there With all the calls for diversity in the characters first and “gets her and stories represented in our media, it’s also time to call more.” It’s the show for diversification in just how we tell those stories. Not trying to sell the only are unnecessary heterosexual romances in mainaudience on love stream media utterly useless and disheartening, they at first sight, and destroy female character’s sense of self as independent the two characters people with arcs not focused on men and erase queer having to struggle identities all together. We need new stories with new perand grow before spectives, but we also need already existing stories to break Pictured: Parminder Nagra and Keira finally getting to from well-worn ground that shows in the past have trod, Knightley from "Bend It Like Beckham" be together, but take the road less travelled and make smarter decisions Creative Commons/The Movie Store more often than when it comes to their romances.
The adrenaline rush as a first-year student sneaking into your first “Point day” is one that can never be matched. You’re fresh off of the high school graduation stage and looking into a sea of students on a warm September day, hearing laughter and feeling the beat of music and realizing that you picked the right school. The proximity to the beach is no doubt the selling point for many Fairfield University students. The closer you get to senior year, the closer you get to the beach. While you could have attended the “darties” (“day parties”) on the beach since you were an underclassmen, you have more access to the beach as a senior. Whether you live on the beach or not, we have the Beach Resident Organization (BRO). While the title is misleading, both non-beach residents and residents alike are brought together under the leadership and organizational
skills of select seniors to plan events for the class. Seniors just have to pay dues in order to attend. Most of these events take place on the beach. So now that you’re all caught up, we seniors have been waiting three years to have full access to our beautiful beach and have paid our dues to attend the events ON THE BEACH. As the anticipation built for the first-fated point day as a senior, a storm was brewing. This past Saturday, there was a dark cloud over the Point and it wasn’t Hurricane Florence. G-force asked everyone who didn’t live on the water to get off the Point deck. The Point deck, a staple of many an Instagram photo, the background of many laptop stickers and Facebook cover photos, was empty. Whether they had a Lantern Point Association Resident or Guest Pass, no student was al-
lowed on. Broken, drenched and disappointed seniors were circling the Long Island Sound looking for a darty to call home. It’s understandable that G-force wants to control the masses of students going onto the beach, yet the masses were just seniors. The privilege of access to the beach feels like an empty promise when G-force asks you to leave your friend’s porch. Between the weather and lack of underclassmen helping to flood the beach, it felt like a defeat. Seniors went home, heads hanging low, wondering if this what their much-awaited senior year would be like. Will the class of 2019 be the class where G-force cracks down on the senior events we’ve been waiting on? Ed board has high hopes for our senior year. We may have lost the first battle, but we will win the war.
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Room Damage Fees Counteract Fairfield's Core Values
or house are responsible for any damages incurred; however, it is illogical to repair blinds that are already being replaced due to renovation plans. Regardless, I sincerely hope the new residents enjoy the $100 blinds. Be forewarned, do not let them bend! It was a hot summer morning and the week was lookI am not alone. 82 current sophomores, juniors and ing promising with the upcoming midweek celebration of the seniors responded to a survey. The survey, which was provided Fourth of July, until I received an email from Fairfield Universito students via Facebook class pages asked for information on ty. The subject line rapidly deflated my good mood: 2017-2018 where the student lived during the 2017-2018 school year, if they Student Damage Bills. I had hope that the bill would be minimal were fined for any room damages, and if so, how much for the as my roommates and I took very good care of townhouse 141. fines. The survey also asked if the stuWe cleaned regularly and did not host wild dent studied abroad. Based on the data parties or tear down doors in the name collected, Fairfield fined 82 students of fun. After logging into my Fairfield $2,723.32 for room damage. Now that account, however, I could not believe is a ton of Big Macs. I don’t even want the charges totaled $66.70. The charges to imagine how high the damage bill included $25 for a bent blind, $12.50 for is for all Fairfield students combined. screen damage, $14.60 for a desk and 57 percent of students who lived $14.60 for a dresser not being empty. on campus during the 2017-2018 These fees are egregious. After school year were charged for room a bit of online research, it became evidamages. The data shows that the dent that blinds bend over their normal average value reported was $77.81 usage and are very easy to fix. Suggesand the highest room damage bill tions include replacing the bent blind exceeded $250. It is also noteworwith an extra one at the bottom or purthy that students who reportedly chasing similar blinds at Blinds Max for studied abroad were less likely to be around $25. I do not know where Fairfined. The survey found that 42 perfield is buying $100 blinds ($25 from cent of students who studied abroad each of the four roommates) that bend were fined for room damages. This so easily over the course of two semesmeans by staying on campus for ters. I also found simple, cost-effective Alicia Phaneuf/The Mirror both semesters, there is a 15 percent methods for fixing a screen. In particuPictured are the newly-renovated townhouses. higher probability of being billed lar, attaching a mesh patch that costs befor room damages. Perhaps, this is tween $2-$7. Again, $50 is unreasonable. In total, the University is the ultimate selling point for studying abroad. Now, let’s turn to this pesky desk. If the problem with the desk was the location and not the need to asking my roommates and I to pay $237.60. If you were to take Some may argue that college students complain too much, but replace it, how can moving a desk cost $58.40 ($14.60 from each that money to McDonald’s, you could enjoy lot of Big Macs. this is not a complaint. It is a criticism about how the Univerof the four roommates)? If Fairfield needs a hand moving a desk, When I returned to campus for the fall semester, I could not be- sity seemingly strays from its core values. How is overchargI am certain my roommates would do so for much less. Another lieve my eyes: townhouses in blocks 13, 14, and 15 were remodeled ing students acting as men and women for others? How is solution is an organization called Task Rabbit, which specializes and given a facelift. Understandably, those who lived in a room overcharging students demonstrating cura personalis? It’s not.
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in helping clients move furniture. The service is organized like Uber and the cost range from $20-$30 per hour in the Fairfield area for “heavy lifting tasks.” Moving one desk should take no more than one hour and this cost is still much less than $58.40. Lastly, the bill for the items left behind in the dresser were split between me and my direct roommate for a sum total of $29.20. I do not know what was left behind, but I would gamble that the value of the item is below the removal cost. Does it really cost $29.20 to chuck a t-shirt or used notebook?
A Rightful Honor: The Importance of Star Trek's Impact By Cara Lee Executive Editor
tion granted the other due to their appearance. The difference in the appearance of these half black, half white aliens were that they were mirror, rather than perfect, images of one another. So one had their black half on the left and one on the right. The Enterprise crew repeatedly pointed out how absolutely ridiculous this was. Yes, “Star Trek” did a lot to influence the tech industry, but, more importantly, “Star Trek” is a television show that worked hard and took some big risks to try to make the world a better place for everyone regardless of appearance, ability or background. The show challenged norms, willingly and repeatedly faced serious consequences by going over the heads of its production company to make change and embraced diversity to an extent rarely heard of in 2018, much even remotely expected back in the 1960s. With all of this in mind and the unofficial 2017-18 media philanthropy being diversity, how could “Star Trek” not earn this award?
You’re jolted awake 10 minutes before your alarm by a phone call and decide to use this unexpected time to microwave some leftovers for your first pre-10 a.m. breakfast in years. Then comes class. It’s 8 a.m. and losing even those 10 extra minutes of sleep has left you even groggier than normal. No fear — this is a language class and there’s a new app that not only records your professor, but also translates what they are saying into English and, in your relief, you shout— “thank ‘Star Trek’!” Don’t actually do that. Your professor WILL NOT appreciate the reference. Still, you, and many others, may wonder why you should thank, or even think about a show that concluded in the 60s. Especially since “Star Trek” received the 2018 Academy Emmy Governor’s Award on Saturday, September 8th. Even more so since this award, as said on the Emmy website, “honors an individual or organizational achievement in the television arts and sciences that is exceptional and universal in nature and goes beyond the scope of annual Emmy awards recognition,” and has traditionally been awarded to shows or organizations that are, to put it simply, more recent. However, as a long term, dedicated member of the fanbase, my only surprise came from realizing that “Star Trek” had not already received this award. To begin with, while explaining why every single college student should bow down and worship “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry, every piece of technology mentioned in that opening scenario was sparked by “Star Trek.” Cell phones were “communicators,” iPads and tablets were “PADDs,” Microwaves “replicators” and those handy new translation apps work just like Trek’s “universal translator.” Still, it can hardly be believed that “Star Trek,” with it’s poor-to-put-it-nicely special effects, won this prestigious award due to its influence on technology. In fact, there is little to no chance that this was the case. Instead, most probably, “Star Trek” earned this award because it was well and truly revolutionary. Disguised as a family friendly show, “Star Trek” ran commentary on the social and political issues of its time, challenging societal norms and commenting on political issues in a way that would go over the heads of the NBC representatives who green-lighted episodes until fans reacted and those same representatives got a bit angry. With “Star Trek” airing during the Cold War, the greatest enemy to the “good-guy” Federation were the Klingons, a United States Media representation of the members of the Soviet Union. Portrayed as indiscriminate killers attempting to use violence to force everyone to follow their way of life, the Klingons were always defeated by the intelligent and heroic Captain Kirk (William Shatner) due to their at times bumbling manner. Then came episode “Day of the Dove” where Captain Kirk and a Klingon leader put aside their differences to work together and defeat a third party alien threat before separating, each retaining their own cultures and without a fight, despite the expectation from both of their organizations. This episode both offered a solution to the real Cold War and showed a positive portrayal of the Russians, who had previously only been viewed as murderous evil-doers. Needless to say, this was not a popularly held opinion, especially during a time when some considered “Star Trek” to already be pushing boundaries by having Russian character Pavel Andreievich Chekov working hand in hand with Captain Kirk in what, I at least, view as a beacon of hope to viewers that the Cold War would end without everyone dying. The 60s were also, understatedly, still not the best time for people lacking a caucasian appearance. “Star Trek” loved to subvert this by pointing out how ridiculous it was to treat someone differently because of their skin color while pushing or completely breaking boundaries. One of the most famed examples of this lies in character Nyota Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), a young African American woman who, to begin with, was a vital member of both the starship bridge crew and the cast, even if she really didn’t get enough attention or have enough lines. She was also part of the first aired “interracial” television kiss alongside William Shatner. Another anger-sparking example occurred in the episode “Let That Be Your Last Creative Commons/Wikipedia Battlefield” where the Enterprise crew encounters two aliens, each representing a Pictured: Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner from the original cast of "Star Trek" different faction from the same planet, arguing over the lack of civil rights one fac-
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B r o a d way's ' To t a l l y Fe t c h' Mu s i c a l By Katherine Klima Vine Editor The first time I heard that the hit 2004 movie “Mean Girls” would be turned into a musical, part of me thought it was going to be a flop. However, another part of me, specifically the 16-year-old me that used to quote “Mean Girls” all the time in high school, was screaming to go. So, after heading into the city and seeing the show on Broadway for a girls night out, I can definitely tell you that “Mean Girls” is a must-see because the plastics are back– and they’re badder than ever. In this Tony nominated musical, “Mean Girls” tells the story of 16-year-old Cady Heron (Erika Henningsen) who moves to the United States from Africa with her zoologist parents. This previously homeschooled protagonist is suddenly tossed into the jungle that is high school. After finding herself not really fitting in or making any friends, Cady meets Janice (Barrett Wilbert Weed) and Damien (Grey Henson), who take Cady under their wing by showing her what clique she could join. This leads to Cady befriending the plastics, which include Queen Bee Regina George (Taylor Louderman) and her followers– Gretchen Wieners (Ashley Park) and Karen Smith (Kate Rockwell). As Cady is welcomed into the plastics, this story grows into a cautionary tale about the dangers of being a teenager. Written by the same genius that brought the original movie, actor and writer Tina Tina Fey and the cast of 'Mean Girls.' Fey took her audience to a more modern version of her original classic film. In the Broadway production, the play is set in present time. Now imagine the original “Mean Girls” film from the early 00s– a time when velour tracksuits were still acceptable and texting was done through a flip phone– and replacing that with a whole new setting. Times have definitely changed, which is something Fey really had to consider. This includes the fact that, although still present, bullying, queen bees and the overall social dynamic of high school has changed with the introduction of technology. This is what really makes the musical start to differ from the film because it starts to touch upon things high school girls nowadays have to deal with. “Mean Girls” touched upon a broad spectrum of cyberbullying and how news travels faster now with the use of smartphones. One moment in particular stood out to me and that’s when stereotypically stupid Karen Smith makes a remark about sending nudes. Specifically, how they were shared all over the school even though she thought she could trust the boy she sent them to. This is a heavily discussed topic within our society, especially with young girls who are getting taken advantage of and being humiliated over social media. Not to mention the big bad “burn book” from the film, a notebook filled with dirty rumors and things about the students, becomes a more public part of the North Shore High community through the use of social media. Technology also plays a great deal within the very production of the play. The first thing the audience sees when entering the August Wilson Theatre is the set design. It’s not
like any play I’ve seen before. What’s insanely unique about the stage set up is their heavy use of technology, especially with the backdrop. The main focal points are the screens set up around the stage that project images. These screens allow scenes to jump from Cady in the African Savannah to Cady stepping foot in a high school for the first time– leading to more diverse settings being shown. This sort of technology has also opened up a new kind of production for Broadway to use across any and all shows. Something like this could inspire more shows to integrate technology within their musicals and enhance the overall production and experience. As for the music, the “Mean Girls” soundtrack is upbeat, catchy and flowed really well with the story. Through songs like “Revenge Party” and “Someone Gets Hurt” it was able to capture an underlying main message from each character. Louderman’s powerful voice asserted her dominance and overall queen bee vibe that defined her character while also exemplying her humanity in “Someone Gets Hurt.” Meanwhile, Weed and Henson’s characters’ goofy, playful friendship could be seen through “Revenge Party” as it demonstrates getting revenge in a quirky but dark kind of way. Another big Photo taken from meangirlsbway Instagram song on the soundtrack was the final song – “Stars”. Although a bit cheesy, it was inspiring and an overall feel good song. Sung by Henningsen, it demonstrated the uniqueness of each person within North Shore High School. There were parts of the overall dialogue that tended to be flat. Of course, a lot of the famous one-liners from the movie were included in the show, but something about the forced nature of the one-liners didn’t make it funny. In fact, the jokes that poked fun at millenial’s shallow attitude due to technology didn’t feel real or portray an actual teenager of this time well. Nevertheless, with Tina Fey behind the wheel the comedic experience wasn’t a disaster. There were jokes poking fun at the election, the ridiculousness of society and the awkwardness of being a teenager that really made it stand out and hilarious. Truthfully, “Mean Girls” the musical delivered a performance that is a must-see for girls about to go into high school. The general plot of “Mean Girls” really dives into how lonely everyone feels when they’re a teenager and how no one really feels like they belong. The musical is beneficial because it shows teens that no one is truly alone and it demonstrates to young girls the powerful force of sisterhood– how women shouldn’t be tearing each other down, but building each other up. In the end, getting to watch “Mean Girls” the musical is a relatable and educational experience that really has an impact on all ages– even for parents like Regina George’s mom who are desperately trying to connect with their teenagers. If one has the chance, at least try to check out this totally fetch musical.
Art Exhibit Delivers Powerful Message About Gun Violence By Gracianne Eldrenkamp Online Editor-in-Chief
The Walsh Art Gallery in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is currently hosting the art exhibit, “#UNLOAD: Guns in the Hands of Artists.” Each piece of art in the exhibition discusses the controversial and relevant topic of gun violence using a wide variety of mediums and approaches from painting and sculpture to poetry and video. The exhibit originated in mid-1990s New Orleans when artist Brian Borrello decided to bring the discussion of the role of guns into art form. It has been on display in New Orleans since the 1990s and, in 2014, the exhibition expanded to include new work from more modern artists. Even though it was made almost 30 years ago, the subject matter seems to feel even more relevant and moving in present day 2018. Walking into the gallery attendees can get a sense of the intense emotion each artist felt. The resounding sounds of guns being stripped and dropped fills the room, coming from one of the pieces, Rico Gatson’s “Gun Drop Echo”. It’s a powerful and eerie soundtrack to the exhibition and adds to the reality of the exhibition’s subject matter. Although the guns in the exhibition are decommissioned and completely unusable, it feels as though they could still be dangerous because of the constant noise of guns dropping to the floor. One of the most eye-drawing pieces in the exhibition is Marcus Kenney’s “Girl With Gun.” It is a print on aluminum of the artist’s eight-year-old daughter aiming a gun in the sky. She is wearing a plastic bag to protect herself from the rain, but it looks uncannily like a body bag. This print is the face of the art exhibit and rightfully so. It shows the
frightening image of a child holding a gun clearly and directly, and needs no explanation. One of the smallest, but most impactful, pieces is Adam Mysock’s “The Last Six, Under Six, Murdered by a Gun.” He created this to express his shock and remorse after learning six children were killed by guns in a city close to him. The art, at first, seems like a mistake. It’s just six holes in the wall, placed sporadically. However each hole represents one of the six children killed and, in each bullet hole, there is a portrait of the child it represents. Although the art exhibition is about a controversial topic, it is handled with great care. Some of the artists are gun owners and use their medium to talk about gun violence in their perspective, recognizing the impact gun violence has and striving to change society for the better. Other artists were directly impacted by gun violence in their area and their art speaks about how gun violence affects the community. The exhibit unites people on both sides of the argument to create a memorial for victims of gun violence and a call to action to prevent more of these tragedies. Each piece in the “#UNLOAD: Guns in the Hands of Artists” art exhibition tells a different personal story, but they are placed together in the exhibition to bring awareness about gun violence. Each approach is effective and moving in its own way. #UNLOAD is an outstanding art exhibition that speaks on one of the most pressing issues in today’s society. The exhibition will be at the art gallery until October 13.
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The "#UNLOAD: Guns in the Hands of Artists' exhibit located in the Walsh Art Gallery.
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Meet ABC's Newest Bachelor By Alle Scanlon Assistant Vine Editor
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On Tuesday, September 4, ABC Network revealed the next star of hit show “The Bachelor” and, as predicted, Bachelor Nation has mixed feelings about the news. The Bachelor title has been given to none other than Colton Underwood, who stole hearts by being vulnerable, gentle, sweet and level-headed when he appeared on Becca Kufrin’s season of “The Bachelorette.” But, not only did Underwood steal the hearts of audiences everywhere during this appearance, he also captured the attention of viewers because of his career and past relationships, which stirred things up on the show. Underwood is a former professional football player, having played college football at Illinois State before signing with the NFL. Since his brief football career ended, Underwood has invested his time into building his nonprofit organization for cystic fibrosis, a genetic autoimmune disease that affects the lungs and usually requires lung transplants. Called “Lemonade for Legacy”, Underwood was inspired to start his foundation after his cousin Harper was diagnosed with the disease. Outside of his personal achievements, Underwood is well known for having dated beloved American Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman. Underwood and Raisman made a picture-perfect couple and seemed to have a very loving, affectionate relationship. Their 2017 breakup definitely sent out some shock waves, and it was even more shocking to see that Underwood became a contestant on “The Bachelorette” following the breakup. The drama surrounding Underwood doesn’t end there. After making it to the final four men competing for Kufrin, Underwood got sent home, devastating fans everywhere. Just before his departure from the show, Kufrin had a difficult conversation with her friend Tia Booth, who she met when both women were on the 22nd season of “The Bachelor” and competing for Arie Luyendyk’s heart. As it turns out, Booth and Underwood casually dated in the middle
period after “The Bachelor” ended and before “The Bachelorette” began. Booth expressed to Kufrin that she still had feelings for Underwood and felt uneasy that he had prevailed into her top four contestants. Although this conversation did not affect Kufrin’s ultimate decision to send Underwood home, it did lead into the next chapter of drama for Underwood. After “The Bachelorette” finished airing, Underwood, along with many other former contestants on various seasons of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” made his way to Mexico to take part in Photo taken from BachelorABC Instagram “Bachelor in Paradise.” Former NFL player Colton Underwood has been named the new Bachelor. W h i l e there, the drama was never ending for Under- months and revealed that he has some self-figuring out to wood and Booth, who made several attempts to do as well. Many people felt that Jason Tartick, who made bring back their old feelings. The majority of epi- it to the final three with Kufrin and was unexpectedly sent sodes included roller coaster emotions from Under- home after a date where Kufrin could not envision a future wood and Booth’s failing relationship. After things were with him, was the better choice. When Tartick left Kufrin, going well for a steady few episodes, Underwood made he did it in the same way that he met her, in the most gracethe decision to end his relationship with Booth for not feel- ful, respectful and dignified manner. ing enough of a spark with her and not wanting to string As for Underwood, hopefully the third time’s the her along. The two both left paradise separately and, charm in his quest to find love. If this next journey is anywithin days, Underwood was announced as the thing like Underwood’s last two, there is bound to be plenty newest bachelor. of drama and emotions swirling around. Many viewers were disappointed with the decision since Underwood has publically struggled with moving on from Kufrin, was wildly indecisive with Booth for
The Mirror Abroad: Maeve's Marvelous Adventures By Maeve Nowak Abroad Columnist Touching down in Ireland on the morning of September 5 after a red-eye flight, I was greeted by a view of a countryside that resembled a green patchwork quilt. The weather reminds me of a rainy, April day and the entire city of Galway is like one of those storefront towns in Disney World. The cobblestone streets only add to the charm, and twinkly lights are strewn into a canopy between the buildings on Abbeygate Street. The pubs are beautiful, some having stained glass windows and live bands every night. In the streets, there are musicians on nearly every block singing originals, covers or songs sung with accents so thick they might be speaking Gaelic. I have been here for five days and already my fake Irish accent has gone from downright offensive, to tolerable. I consider that progress. I have also noticed that while Pictured above Galway, Ireland Irish people speak English, they have words or phrases entirely different from America. For example, the word “craic” (pronounced crack), is not a highly illegal drug, it means “fun.” Although I suppose for some people that is probably the same thing. Regardless, it does not make it any less weird when you hear someone say “Where’s the craic?” or “What’s the craic?”
On Sundays, there’s a bazaar outside the church, off of Shop Street downtown. Under the green pop-up tent, for 80 cents you can get the best made-in-front-of-you doughnut of your life. I will never be able to eat a doughnut from Dunkin again. The sugar-cinnamon outside crunches when you bite down into the warm center. I would gladly eat them every day for the rest of my life. Don’t make the mistake of asking what flavors are available though. The doughnut man will only laugh, point to the large sign behind him and say, “Don’t ask me that, this sign cost me 40 Euro!” Not that I would ever make that mistake… The sun came out this morning, and I was so shocked that I grabbed my purse and ran outside to sit in the sun outside a coffee shop with an Americano. It was lovely for about 15 minutes until the Photo contributed by Maeve Nowak clouds came, the wind picked up, and it began to sprinkle. I then packed up my things and walked back to my apartment. However, in the five minutes it took to get back to the other side of the canal, the sun was shining like nothing had happened. The weather is moodier than your teenage sister, but wow, this city is beautiful.
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Trendy Back to School Totes By Sabrina Musto Fashion Columnist
favorites I found while searching for my perfect school bag! Welcome back Stags! A new semester means a ton of The Heritage from Herschel Supply new fashion tips, pointers on what’s hot and what’s not and Co. is perfect if you are a backpack kind of even some new stylish Stags to shout out! However, I want to girl, and good news for our male readers, dedicate my first piece to a product that I recently had a dif- they are also an awesome unisex option. ficult time picking: a new bag to bring to class. What I love about the Heritage is that it So what is the perfect bag to bring to class? Some people is so simple, but that is what makes it so stick to a traditional backpack, others a stylish tote and some stylish. First off, I know that in middle people opt for a chic small backpack that can hold pretty school it was a contest of who can have much any cosmetic product, but is not so efficient for hold- the most compartments and pockets in ing books. I am not here to tell you that backpacks are better their backpack, but as college students we than totes or vice versa, but I am here to tell you that what- have mostly outgrown that phase, so the ever your style is, there are endless options and possibilities if Heritage design is extremely sleek while you know where to look. Here are some still offering a large amount of space to fit books, computers and all of the essentials. (Get it for $60 at Zappos. com) The Street Level Tote Bag is the bag I have used my last two years at Fairfield. This bag was amazing and I never had trouble fitting everything and anything I needed. This tote Photo taken from streetlevelbags Instagram comes in a wide variety of col- A Street Level tote displayed above. ors, including your typical black and brown, but also silver, nude or blush if you really want to mix it up. The bag is which is clean and chic. If it were more practical for holding classic, simple, faux leather and has a convenient books, this would most definitely be my school year bag of mini pouch inside for some small items you do not choice. (Get it for $50 at Nordstrom Rack) want loose in your bag. As a test subject for this bag The Steve Madden Casey Tote Bag won my heart while I for the last two years, I can definitely give it two was looking for a tote. The bag has dual top handles, a magthumbs up and, if you act quick, the bag is on sale at netic top closure and, my favorite thing about the bag, a small Nordstrom Rack for $37! (Otherwise, Get it for $50 fringe charm on the outside. I think adding that little someat Nordstrom.com) thing extra makes it stylish while still keeping it a solid soCalpak Luggage Kaya Round Backpack is for phisticated tote. The bag comes in four colors: black, brown, all of my tiny backpack lovers. This backpack is a blush and grey and, while I opted for the black, all of the colPhoto taken from calpak Instagram small pop of color and sometimes that is exactly ors work really well with any style. Lastly, I love this bag bewhat you need to complete an outfit. The signa- cause I love Steve Madden – their products are extremely well The Calpak Luggage Kaya Round Backpacks ture feature of this terracotta colored product is the made, and I trust that anything they sell me will be durable whipstitching detail on the front of the backpack, and long lasting. (Get it on sale for $40 at Nordstrom Rack)
Hozier's Powerful New Music By Alicia Phaneuf Editor-in-Chief Throughout the past four years, a multitude of both national and international events have caused artists to voice their opinions through craft, speeches and social media. However, no one really heard much from Andrew Hozier-Byrne – until now. Hozier dropped his extended play record (EP) entitled “Nina Cried Power” on Thursday, September 6 and it did not disappoint. For lovers of “Work Song” and “Like Real People Do,” “Nina Cried Power” will provide you four angsty, gospel and soul-rich songs to have you reflecting on your place in the world. Hozier is clearly politically aware of what is happening around the world, as he attended the Stand For Truth papal protest in Dublin last month, and his high-flown lyrics will encourage you to stand up to social injustices with him. Let’s start with the single in which the EP is named after, “Nina Cried Power.” This single is all about protest and standing up for what’s right. Throughout the song he references other major artists who, over time, have also created music encouraging people to fight for what they believe in. These artists include James Brown, John Lennon and, of course, Nina Simone. The single “Nina Cried Power” comes with two seperate choruses and a Mavis Staples appearance. This song is meant to get people to move, to act and to fight. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Hozier said, “The fights that took place 100 years ago or 200 years ago for whatever — civil rights or workers’ right etc. — don’t stop … There is no final victory.” The album truly has variety, as the explicit “NFWMB” single stands for “No one fucks with my baby.” With an edgy title like that, one would think the single came with a hard base
or some chanting lyrics – but, no. In true Hozier fashion “NFWMB” features his acoustic guitar. It’s a little awkward having what should probably be a romantic or relationshipappreciation song be sung in such a solemn tone, but hey, that’s Hozier’s MO right? Sitting in his pocket, Hozier reaches the single that mimics his typical blues style, “Moment’s Silence.” A song with another powerful message, “Moment’s Silence” talks a lot about sexual orientation and action in the face of the church. Hozier sings, in his classic baritenor vocal range, about the irony of the church viewing sex as a sin when pursued for simple pleasure or acted orally, when in recent events church officials have done just that. Rounding out the four-song EP is the big finish “Shrike.” A shrike is a songbird, but an aggressive one. It’s commonly known for attacking its prey with its hooked beak (don’t worry I didn’t actually know that, I Googled it). Starting out again with an acoustic guitar, this time much more complicated, Hozier introduces a melody that immediately causes one to think of a bird. His voice low and sultry, Hozier reminisces on his life, being young and moving away – thus, giving up his relationship – and then realizing he wants to go home. Here we also see Hozier’s Indie/ Folk tendencies shine through the way he weaves his lyrics together. This is the EP Hozier fans needed. The arc covers a powerful opener, encouraging fans to take charge and stand up for what’s right, followed by an angsty single that leads into a calmer, more classic Hozier song and concludes with a slow, deep melody that accompanies reflective lyrics. Hozier is someone who knows the value of time. He wants his music to be shared and not wasted. His lyrics speak from his soul and encourage others to hone in on their own emotions . Hozier encourages people to think about where they stand in the world. His full album is expected to be released in 2019.
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Best Hits From Mac Miller By Alle Scanlon Assistant Vine Editor
beautiful you are, and baby that’s my favorite part. You walk around so clueless to it all, like nobody gonna break your heart.”
On September 7, fans everywhere were devastated to hear of the passing of rapper Malcolm James McCormick, better known by his stage name Mac Miller. Miller died unexpectedly at the age of 26 from an apparent drug overdose. In 2011, Miller rose to fame after releasing his debut album “Blue Slide Park.” Since then, he has released “Watching Movies with the Sound Off ”, Faces, “GO:OD AM”, “The Divine Feminine”, and his most recent project that was released just last month, CreativeCommons/OpenClipArt “Swimming”. Childish Gambino, Chance the Rapper, G-Eazy, Elton John, Drake, Khalid, J. Cole, Niall Horan and plenty of other members of the music industry have paid tribute to Miller and publicly mourned his death. It’s an understatement to say that Miller will be greatly missed. Here are 10 top tracks from Miller throughout his entire music career.
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7. “Stay” This song is from Miller’s album “The Divine Feminine”, an album that explores the journey of love and is inspired by women in a very broad way. “Stay” has a slow yet fun sound and includes instrumentals from a saxophone, which surprisingly flows well and really adds to the overall sound. 8. “Cinderella” (ft. Ty Dolla $ign) This song was written about Miller’s girlfriend at the time, Grande. Although the lyrics are pretty descriptive, the music has an endearing sound, and this track is also from “The Divine Feminine”.
1. ”Missed Calls” 9. “Hurt Feelings” “Missed Calls” is one of the songs off Miller’s debut album “Blue Slide Park”. To this day, it is still admired and regarded as one of Miller’s best songs for its relatable lyrics and slow tune.
From his latest album “Swimming”, “Hurt Feelings” has a unique sound and is about how Miller’s career has changed/affected his life.
2. “Donald Trump” 10. “Best Day Ever” Another track off of Miller’s debut album is “Donald Trump”. The music and lyrics are fun and original, describing Miller’s aspirations to become a rapper and his rise to fame.
This is the most fitting song to finish off the playlist. The lyrics and music are meaningful as it is, but they are even more bittersweet now that Miller has passed.
3. “Knock Knock” This classic came out eight years ago on Miller’s fourth mixtape “K.I.D.S.” It’s an extremely upbeat song with an original sound, and it’s definitely one of the best from this mixtape. 4. “Objects in the Mirror”
Mount Everest isn’t the tallest mountain in the world. Your backbone is. The doctors spent a decade fixing your scoliosis. You hang yourself out to dry by your fingers, only ceasing in summer when the water freezes. I bit a lie, and it was sour like agave, bitter like lemons, sweet like endive, with the consistency of grindstone and coffins nails and sand in my wisdom teeth. and it tasted like you.
This song is from the 2013 album “Watching Movies with the Sound Off ”. Listening to it is a spiritual experience because it has the most soothing sound paired with deep, poetic lyrics about finding a significant other. 5. “Ladders” “Ladders” is one of the tracks off of Miller’s most recent album, “Swimming”. It starts off slow, but then the beat completely picks up and flows perfectly with lyrics about going through good times and bad times. 6. “My Favorite Part” (ft. Ariana Grande) Miller worked in collaboration with his girlfriend at the time, Ariana Grande, on this track. The lyrics are a true testament for how much Miller and Grande truly loved each other. Miller opens the song by saying, “You just don’t know how
Photo taken from arianagrande Instagram
A tribute to Miller by ex-girlfriend, Ariana Grande.
William Fitzsimmons to Perform at Fairfield Theatre By Katherine Klima Vine Editor
It’s Fairfield University’s first week of school and Stags are looking for fun. As students flood the town in search of something to do, one thing members of our community might want to check out is well-versed and artful singersongwriter William Fitzsimmons, who will be headlining at
Fairfield Theatre on Sept 16. Fitzsimmons is an alternative/indie/folk musician known for songs like “Please Don’t Go” and “Passion Play”, which have shown up on hit shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “General Hospital,” “Life of Ryan” and “Army Wives.” Recently, Fitzsimmons partnered up with Clash Magazine for the premiere of the official music video for his single, “Angela”– the latest hit from his up and coming album “Mission Bell” (set to release 9/21). The inspiration for this particular album came from a rough previous year, specifically the separation from his second wife. Fitzsimmons had been working on the initial album during the summer of 2017, but abandoned it during the aftermath of his seperation. In 2018, Fitzsimmons moved to Nashville, reconstructing the record with producer Adam Landry (deer Tick, T. Harry Morris, k.d. Lang, Vanessa Carlton)– which resulted in a 10 song album conveying the destruction and rebuilding of a decade- long marriage. This separation and heartache is seen through Fitzsimmons’ “Angela.” The lyrics of this song carefully depict the relationship of two lovers falling in and out of love and the turmoil that follows their struggles. Anyone listening to the soft melody and overall emotional vibe can tell this song was created out of a time of sadness. To me, it was as if the lyrics were speaking to the significant other, trying to cling onto what they still had. In a way, it’s heartbreaking but also it’s very real and relat-
able. Rocky relationships are something many of us have experienced once in our life. Fitzsimmons captures the raw emotion that comes with this sort of loss. As for the general sound, it presents an electric, gentle kind of melody through the use of synthesizers, electric guitars, drum loops and violins. In regards to “Angela”, Fitzsimmons states on his website that, “Cutting to tape was new and honestly rather terrifying to me. There’s no “we’ll fix that in post” kind of shit going on. What you play is what you’re gonna hear on the record. But there’s a specialness you get in a performance when you don’t have a parachute. You either play it like it matters to you or you don’t and I think that comes through so clearly in the recordings.” Fitzsimmons is someone who prides on the emotion and the feeling he receives and presents within each of his songs. Other works like this on the upcoming album include “Second Hand Smoke,” “Never Really Mine” and “Leave Her”, which all convey the same sort of relationship turmoil as “Angela.” Each uniquely crafted song presents soft melodies and tones that mimic the emotional situations Fitzsimmons must’ve gone through in the last year. William Fitzsimmons’ intriguing new album “Mission Bell” is full of chill, emotional and mellow vibes that will have you feeling relatable in no time. So, if you even have an inkling to check him out, definitely try to stop by Theatre Fairfield for Fitzsimmons’ upcoming performance.
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Coffee Break Meet your 2018-19 Mirror Staff Alicia Phaneuf ‘19 Editor-in-Chief
Deanna Carbone ‘19 Managing Editor
Cara Lee ‘19 Executive Editor
Complete the sentence: I can’t live without… Find my iPhone What is the weirdest gag gift you’ve ever given someone? Tiny hand When was the last time you lost the game? Literally right now
What animal would be the most terrifying if it could speak? A cat- I firmly believe that lack of speech is all that’s keeping cats from world domination. You just became ruler of the world- what’s the first rule you put in place? Don’t get between a girl and her book on pain of death. When was the last time you lost the game?: I came up with these questions- I hate me too.
Biggest pet peeve? Being only 4’9” my biggest pet peeve is being asked if I would like a children’s menu when I go out to eat. Can you describe your life in a six word sentence? Write, read, learn, create, sleep, repeat. When was the last time you lost the game? I am seemingly the only person who has no idea what this is, maybe a different staff member can answer it for you.
Sabrina Truehart ‘20 Copy Editor Weirdest song you have memorized? I’m probably the only college junior who actively watches 70s sitcoms, so I have to say the “Brady Bunch” theme song is a weird song I’ve got down. If you had a warning label- what would it say? Caution: can and will talk for hours about music, clothes and Mexican food. Sabina Dirienzo ‘19 When was the last time you lost the Lexi Thimble ‘20 Chief Copy Editor game? The last time I lost this game Opinion Editor What is the worst movie sequel/tv show was middle school. Weirdest food you’ve ever eaten? I had reboot ever? You know I was actually Irish Curry my first night in Galway, really unsure about this, and then I reand it was honestly super delicious. membered the Star Wars Prequels. We Weirdest question/statement you have don’t talk about the Star Wars prequels. ever heard someone say? From our How would you dispose of a dead body very own Deanna: “I see a lot of myself in a hotel room? ;) in Lil’ Wayne. I don’t think I need to When was the last time you lost the explain myself.” game? Oh my god I forgot about this When was the last time you lost the until this exact moment in time.. Before game?: Being reminded of the Middle just now, maybe eighth grade? School Cringiness of this question is, in a word, infuriating.
Patrick Getz ‘19 Co-Sports Editor Who would you haunt if you were a ghost? Dan. Things to have with you during a zombie outbreak: A basketball, the sports section, WVOF microphone, a Zac Effron poster and my pink underwear. When was the last time you lost the game? Disclaimer: These answers are the consequence of not answering his coffee break questions before leaving for $2.
Chris LaZazzera ‘19 Assistant Sports Editor Complete the sentence: I will never go to... McDonalds and eat with Brooke Harney. Working there for 5 years will do that to you. You just became a member of the Spice Girls- what Spice name do you give yourself? Chrissy Christine. It says I’m hot and spicy at the same time. When was the last time you lost the game? The other day in NBA 2K. It was a very sad day.
Claire Monahan ‘20 News Editor What should be an Olympic sport? Walking from Dolan to anywhere else on campus. What is your opinion on garden gnomes? Gnome-centered movies were a move too far. When was the last time you lost the game? Never, too busy killin’ it.
Julia Monteleone ‘20 Assistant News You can flip a switch and get rid of any band/artist in the world. Who do you get rid of? Nickleback...Definitely Nickleback. What songs are included in the soundtrack of your life? My Way by Frank Sinatra When was the last time you lost the game? Last night when I had to ask what the game was...Sorry, Cara!!
Katherine Klima ‘20 Vine Editor Least favorite word? Debt What do you think is the world’s dumbest animal and why? Turkeys because they’re mindless, evil creatures. When was the last time you lost the game? I thought this died years ago along with my dignity. Daniel Montgomery ‘19 Co-Sports Editor What is your least favorite mode of transportation? Bus You’re going to be stranded on an island for 3 months. No WiFi, no people. What do you bring with you? When was the last time you lost the game? Never played.
Alle Scanlon ‘19 Assistant Vine Editor Tomorrow is the end of humanitywhat destroys us? Cellphones and Social Media What’s one super power you DON’T want? See through visit- I don’t want to see people naked! When was the last time you lost the game? I’m blissfully unaware of the game.
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Mayda Garcia '20: MAAC Player of the Week
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On Tuesday, Sept.11, Mayda Garcia ‘20 was named the MAAC Player of the Week for her impressive play of late. Garcia earned a place on the Fairfield Invitational All-Tournament Team this past weekend. In three matches at Alumni Hall she led Fairfield with 4.64 kills per set. On Friday against 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association National Quarterfinalist Michigan State University, Garcia reached 10 kills. In the Stag’s weekend finale against Northeastern University, she captured 28 kills and 19 digs. Both were career highs in each category for Garcia. Fairfield takes on Saint Peter’s College at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday in Jersey City, N.J.
Alana Leahy '19: New England Soccer Journal Defensive Player of the Week
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On Tuesday, Sept.11, Alana Leahy ‘19 was named the New England Soccer Journal Defensive Player of the Week. Leahy and her fellow defensive players allowed just three shots on goal during Fairfield’s 2-0 week. The Stags beat Lafayette College 4-0 and Delaware State University 6-2. Fairfield opponents were held to a mere 18 total shots over the weekend. Fairfield’s next matchup is at 7 p.m. this Friday in Riverdale, N.Y. against Manhattan College.
In this week's issue... - Stags Blow Past Vermont 3-1 For Third Straight Win (Page 14) - 13 Inducted Into National Basketball Hall of Fame (Page15)
- Stags Rout Delaware State 6-2 for Fifth Win of the Year (Page 15) - Stags Upset #9 ranked UNC-Willmington Behind Casielles (Page 16)
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Stags Blow Past Vermont 3-1 For Third Straight Win
Photo Contributed By Sports Information Desk Super sophomore Emma Matlach scored two goals in the Stags win over non-conference foe Vermont. The win gave red and white their fifth win on the season as they soon approach conference play.
By Patrick Getz Co-Sports Editor On September 9, the Fairfield University Women’s Field Hockey team took on the University of Vermont Catamounts at Moulton Winder Field, looking to win their third game in a row. With a win, the Stags would move to 5-1 on the season. Vermont started out the scoring early on in the first half with Landon Warren ‘19, which was her first goal of the contest and third of the season. Quickly down 1-0, Fairfield answered with a score of their own. Still in the first half, Stag Emma Matlach ‘20 drilled in her first goal of the game to even the score at 1-1. However, neither Matlach nor Fairfield was not finished scoring. In the second half, Fairfield took the lead on a successful strike by Sam Giordano ‘19, who had three points in the game, which is the highest since her contest against Villanova University on August 26, to make it a 2-1 Stag lead. Matlach would notch her second goal of the game, and third of the year, later in the second half, giving Fairfield enough cushion for a key 3-1 win. Matlach contributed
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four points last Sunday, which was the highest point total this season from the Hannover, Germany native. Impressively, the Stags only had four shots but three of them were on goal, in which all of them scored. Vermont had 13 shots but only five were on goal so Fairfield had a more precise gameplan. Stag goalkeeper Zoe Rosen ‘21 registered four saves in a winning effort to keep the Catamounts only at a single goal. Also, for Vermont, Sierra Espeland ‘21 did not record a save, going against Rosen. Because of this offensive showing by Matlach, she garnered Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Player of the Week honors by scoring three goals during the week, with two coming against Vermont. This win pushes the Stags’ win streak to three games as they look to win four straight next time they take the field against Hofstra University on Wednesday, September 12 at 3 p.m in Hempstead, N.Y.
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How was your first Point Day this year?
Week One in the NFL, what were your thoughts?
Cardi B vs. Nicki, who's side are you taking?
With the MLB regular season closing in on it's end, how is your team doing?
What act would you most like to see for the Fall Concert this year?
Went swimming in the stunka Long Island sound with Chris :)
Brutal start to the year for Big Blue, but SAQUAN HAS ARRIVED BABY!
Okurrrrrrr!! Cardi has my vote 100% after throwing that shoe at Nicki, she doesn't want the smoke!
Yankees need to hold on to the home-field advantage for the wild card or this could be trouble.
Travis Scott to the Quick Center please.
Swimming with Dan & co. was a day I'll never forget!
Loved that the Patriots picked up the W and that the Cowboys lost.
Gotta go with Nicki, she definitely has a fierce right hook.
The Red Sox have been on fire ever since I went to Fenway. Lets keep it rolling!
Meek Mill. Can't get enough of him in Mahan 310.
Very memorable and it had a little bit of everything!
Cowboys lost week 1, only putting up 8 points but the defense looked good so Dak and the offense will win next week against the Giants.
I have to side with Nicki on this one, she's been in the game longer....
Mets are out of it so I'll be pulling for the Oakland Athletics come October! Watch out, they'll catch everyone sleeping
Definitely Fabolous again... Actually no but for real, why cant Drake come to Fairfield?
GO PATS!
I have to stay true to my roots Nicki all the way!
I was there for an hour and a half before everyone was forced off of Alicia Phaenuf the deck and onto the sand. Then Editor-in-Chief it started raining.
Red Sox are killing the game, I'm ready for the World Series!
"Jason Derulo hands down, absolutely," Deanna
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13 Inducted into National Basketball Hall of Fame
Photo taken from NBA/Instagram Ray Allen(left) and Steve Nash(right) were inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday for their contribitions to the game. Both finished their careers among the best players at their positions.
By Dan Montgomery Co-Sports Editor On Friday, Sept. 7 in Symphony Hall at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. 13 National Basketball Association legends became immortalized when they were inducted as basketball greats. The inductees included Ray Allen, Maurice Cheeks, Lefty Driesell, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Dino Radja, Charlie Scott, Katie Smith, Tina Thompson and basketball pioneers Rod Thorn, Ora Mae Washington and Rick Welts. Of the above mentioned names, Allen, Kidd, Nash, Thompson and Washington are perhaps the most notable people elected into the hall this past weeked, with each person making a lasting contribution to the game of basketball. Allen finished his career as the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers with 2,973 makes. The sharpshooter shot the three ball at 40 percent during his time in the league and averaged 18.9 points per game on his way to 10 All-Star appearances. Allen was a two-time NBA champion, in 2008 with the Boston Celtics and in 2013 with the Miami Heat. Kidd and Nash are considered two of the top point guards of all-time. Kidd ranks second all-time in NBA history in steals and assists. He averaged 12.6 points and 8.7 assists per game for his career and was a 10 time All-Star as one of the league’s most well rounded players. Kidd helped lead the Dallas Mavericks to the
2011 NBA Championship as they upset the heavily favored Miami Heat. Nash, known for his adept craftiness and incredible passes, hung up the shoes as the third leading assist man in NBA History. He held averages of 14.3 points and 8.5 assists per game in his day and was an eight time All-Star. Perhaps the most unlikely of back-to-back MVP award winners, Nash took home the league's Most Valuable Player trophy in both 2005 and 2006 for his career years with the Phoenix Suns. Thompson is unquestionably one of the best players ever to grace an NBA floor. The athletic big was the first draft pick in Women’s National Basketball Association history as she began a career that would lead to nine All-Star appearances and four WNBA championships. With career averages of 15.1 points per game and 6.2 rebounds per contest, Thompson paved the way for all the WNBA stars we see on the court today. Last, but certainly not least, Washington pioneered the advancement of women's basketball. She led her teams to 11 straight Women’s Colored Basketball Championships from 1932-1942. She was elected to the Temple Sports Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.
Stags Rout Delaware State 6-2 for Fifth Win of the Year By Chris LaZazzera Assistant Sports Editor On a cool and breezy Sunday afternoon the Fairfield University Women’s Soccer team put on an offensive showcase, securing a 6-2 victory over Delaware State University on Lessing Field. It was the Stags’ third consecutive home victory this season, an undefeated streak the Fairfield faithful hope will continue throughout the year. Sophomore Liz Dumas scored the first goal for Fairfield in the seventh minute on a penalty kick after being fouled inside the box. Senior tri-captain Sara Plowman proceeded to go on a tear, scoring the next two goals in a five-minute span. Freshman Brooke Hernon crosses to Plowman’s foot made it a 2-0 contest in the 11th minute. In the 16th minute, Dumas chipped an amazing pass over the Hornet defenders to Plowman who with a fierce strike put the Stags up 3-0. After a sloppy Delaware State goal in the 24th minute, Fairfield’s Alex Madden ‘21 answered right back with her league-leading sixth goal of the season in the 25th minute. Fairfield did not let up on the offensive side of the
ball in the second half. Hanley Courter ’22 scored her second goal of the season in the 56th minute after Plowman’s shot was deflected and she put in the rebound. Shannon Ryan ’21 scored Fairfield’s sixth and final goal of the day in the 66th minute after she scored off of her own deflection. Delaware State picked up their last goal of the game in the final minute. The Stags (5-2-0) out-shot Delaware State (2-6-0) 25-10 on the day. Fairfield has scored 14 goals in their three home games so far while attempting an astonishing 54 shots over the past two matches. The 14 goals at home are already eight more than they accumulated during last year’s entire home schedule. Fairfield will travel to Riverdale, N.Y. this Friday night to take on Manhattan College at 7 p.m. This will be the Stags’ first Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game of the season as they look to get off to a good in conference start. Their offensive attack will be tested, as Manhattan has not allowed more than three goals in a game so far this season.
Photo Contributed By Sports Information Desk Liz Dumas '21 (left) and Sarah Plowman '19 (right) celebrate their victory.
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Stags Upset #9 ranked UNC-Wilmington Behind Casielles
Contributed By Sports Information Desk Senior Diego Casielles powered the Stags with two goals, inlcuding the game-winning score to send the Stags to a 2-1 victory over UNC-Wilmington, the #9 ranked team in the country at the moment.
By Patrick Getz Co-Sports Editor On Friday, September 7 Fairfield University Men’s Soccer traveled to Wilmington, North Carolina to take on number nine ranked University of North Carolina-Wilmington at UNCW Soccer Stadium in the first round of the UNCW Springhill Suites Classic. UNCW won 12 games in 2017 and went to the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament last year, beating Presbyterian College but falling to University of North Carolina in the second round. Fairfield Men’s Soccer squad also went to the NCAA tournament, winning 12 games as well, earning a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title. This was a key matchup early in the season for the Stags to make a statement and prove to fans why they won the MAAC just a year ago. Head coach Carl Rees expects the very best out of his players, especially for his seniors, including midfielder Diego Casielles ‘19 who backed up Coach Rees’
words with a stellar performance on September 7. In the 45th minute, Casielles did just that and opened up the scoring right before halftime with a free kick about 20 yards out, giving Fairfield a 1-0 lead in hopes of a major upset. This goal was the senior’s second score of the season. In the second half, UNCW striked back to even the scoring at 1-1 thanks to a Emil Elveroth ‘21 goal which was assisted by Shane Mecham ‘19. The Stags did not panic after the game was tied, settling themselves down and not losing confidence. With that being said, Casielles displayed superb poise and composure by nailing a penalty kick in the 75th minute for his second goal of the game and third in 2018. This display of precision showcases why he can be the Stags main leader come MAAC tournament time. Even though UNCW had almost triple the amount of shots (UNCW had 14 while Fairfield had five) and nine corner kicks (Stags had zero), Fairfield seemed to
make the most of their opportunities in this contest. UNCW had an abundance of chances to score but Casielles along with his Stag teammates proved to be too much. Plus, Fairfield’s goalkeeper Gordon Botterill ‘21 made six saves while UNCW’s goalkeeper Ryan Cretens only made one. Seven different UNCW players registered a shot, four of them on goal, while only two Stags recorded a shot and just Casielles logged one on goal. Being a heavy underdog against a top-10 ranked team, Fairfield surely embraced the opportunity to UNCW their first loss of the year. Coach Rees trains his players to live in the big moment and strike when necessary. With such a big win so early in the season, Fairfield moves to 2-3 in 2018 and looks to continue their momentum against Army West Point on Tuesday, September 18 at 7 p.m at Lessing Field.
Photo Contributed by Sports Information Desk Junior Joseph Meyer was a driving force at the midfield position for the Stags playing the ball up field all game, Sophomore goalie Gordon Botterill made six stops in the contest to continue his remarkable play in net.