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$ave Dat Date: Lil Dicky to Headline Concert
David Burd, a white Jewish rapper from Philadelphia, is set to take the stage in Alumni Hall on Oct. 14. The University of Richmond business graduate began professionally rapping after leaving his job as an account manager at an ad agency in San Francisco.
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By Jesse Erickson Editor-in-Chief By Elizabeth O’Hara Contributing Writer The wait is over and Lil Dicky was announced as the 2016 Fall Concert and Red Sea Madness performer. As stated by GQ magazine, who interviewed Lil Dicky last September, Lil Dicky “markets himself as a sort of everyday man … who raps about being white, getting too high and the insecurities
of meeting a new girl’s ex-boyfriend.” His most recent hit “$ave Dat Money” peaked at No. 71 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Hits and the video has gone viral with more than 55 million views. This past summer, he was announced to be a part of the 2016 XXL Freshman Class, a highly regarded hip hop magazine. Now, before he embarks on his tour, he will be making a stop at Fairfield. For the first time, Fairfield University Student Association will be combining its fall concert event with Red Sea Madness, an event sponsored by
Fairfield Athletics and Stags in the Stands. “Red Sea Madness is a long standing tradition at Fairfield U, just like the FUSA Fall Concert,” said FUSA’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Nina Poosikian ‘17. “Many other universities tie together their basketball opening ceremony with a concert and people love it, so we thought we’d give it a try at Fairfield.” However, some students believe that the change is an attempt from the University to combat drinking before the Fall Concert.
“I think combining the events is going to be hard because it is going to deter a lot of the upperclassmen from attending both,” said Ben Bayers ‘17. “I think that it’s a good effort to stop students from drinking and doing drugs before the concert, which I’m sure is part of the deal, because it is enough time before the concert that kids won’t be getting transported.” However, FUSA denied the speculation. Poosikian said that “the attendance at Read Fall on Page
O’Rourke Talks 2016 Presidential Elections By Deanna Carbone Contributing Writer
Creative Commons/Wikipedia.org P.J. O’Rourke spoke at this year’s first Open Visions Forum.
In accordance with the upcoming elections, the first speaker in the Open Visions Forum series at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts was a political satirist. The speaker, P.J. O’Rourke, provided insights on the campaign and the various issues plaguing the nation. He introduced himself to the audience as a “political satirist in a campaign that’s self-satirizing.” O’Rourke is a conservative-libertarian who is the best-selling author of 16 books, including “Thrown Under the Omnibus.” He is a political journalist
who writes for a weekly column at The Daily Beast called “Up to a Point.” He discussed his own personal views on the election, endorsing Hillary Clinton as the “second worst thing that could happen to America.” “I’ll vote for Hillary, but she’s wrong about everything. At least you know what you’re going to get with her.” Sophomore Sabrina Musto agreed with O’Rourke’s sentiments about the presidential election. “He honestly spoke my mind when he said we have to choose between the lesser of two evils. That’s honestly how I’ve felt for months,” she said. O’Rourke discussed how Donald
Trump has the power to ruin the Grand Old Party. He believes that Trump is a wild card and that there is no way of knowing what damage he is capable of if he steps into the oval office. He talked about how likeable and qualified Ohio Senator, John Kasich is, but according to O’Rourke, the “GOP isn’t in the mood for a competent and experienced Republican in office.” Students responded to his humor positively. Sophomore Hayley Falls felt that she learned a lot from his presentation. “I think the entertainment aspect Read Open on Page
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News: In the United States By Catherine Veschi News Editor
Compiled by Brendan Zimmerman Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety. Wednesday 9/21 2:44 p.m. – An incident of disorderly conduct occurred when a Fairfield Prep student was caught driving recklessly on Murphy Road and refused to comply with officers. The student was referred to prep student conduct. Thursday 9/22 11:26 a.m. – Residential Life alerted DPS to a room in Regis Hall after smelling the presence of marijuana. One student was referred to student conduct after a room search yielded suspected marijuana. Friday 9/23 10:45 p.m. – A strong odor of marijuana led DPS to a room in Campion Hall. One student was referred to student conduct. Saturday 9/24 12:22 a.m. – One underage student in Townhouse 14 block was caught in possession of vodka. The student has been referred to student conduct. 2:02 a.m. – A visiting non-Fairfield student was caught urinating in a stairwell in Dolan Hall. The individual was arrested for breach of peace and the host Fairfield student was referred to student conduct. 3:10 p.m. – In Townhouse 6 block, an underage student was found in possession of alcohol. The student then lied about his identity to DPS and in turn, was referred to student conduct. 10:39 p.m. – In the Quad area, two underage students were documented for possessing beer. The students have been referred to student conduct. 10:52 p.m. – The odor of marijuana led DPS to a room in Gonzaga Hall where three students were caught in possession of suspected marijuana. All three students were referred to student conduct. Monday 9/26 12:28 p.m. – A student reported that her car was vandalized after the mirror on her Volvo was damaged. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact DPS. CORRECTION BOX In the Sept. 21 issue of The Mirror, the story “Students Simulate Hsrdships of Syrian Refugees” stated that Congolese refugee Ornellie Kashika’s parents and five siblings were killed. However, her father was killed and her mother and five siblings were kidnapped. In the story “Microsoft Office Is Now Availabe to Students for Free” The Mirror neglected to mention in its poll that 28 students were polled.
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said. actually helped me think about the deeper problems with our candidates,” Falls said. “I thought that the talk was very informative due to the fact that politics weren’t discussed in a politically correct way. Personally, I believe that it’s a more dynamic experience when someone expresses their thoughts regarding politics and political candidates with both humor and emotion behind it,” said Kelsey Shockey ‘18. O’Rourke discussed his own political journey and his own views from topics ranging from abortion to the nation’s fiscal issues. As a student at Miami University in Ohio, he identified as a Communist in the wake of the Vietnam War. He soon realized Communism would never work when he entered the workforce and hopes that young Americans today realize the same. “Americans wiped out Communism so kids today don’t know what it means and support candidates like Bernie Sanders, not knowing that it doesn’t work,” he
His political allegiances changed once he got his first paycheck and more than half of it was taxed. He explained that was the moment he realized he was a Republican. He went on to describe his own views regarding the nation’s financial status. He stated that our country’s biggest problems are debt and deficit. He said that social security is no help and “is more like an I.O.U.” He also believed that the way to solve the income inequality gap is to generate more income, regardless of whether that makes the gap smaller or larger. He said that the gap isn’t the problem; it’s the lack of income in the American economy. He quoted the Bible to emphasize its conservative fiscal beliefs. “Thou shall not covet thy neighbor’s goods … if you see something someone has that you want, stop whining about it and go get it for yourself.” Although he is fiscally conservative,
O’Rourke’s social beliefs were not that of a standard conservative. He talked about his views on abortion in relation to his two daughters. “If one of my daughters gets pregnant, she decides what she can do with her baby and I decide what I get to do with the boyfriend,” he said. He differentiated himself from other Republicans that we see in the media by discussing his belief that God shouldn’t be involved in politics. “Just look at politics throughout history; does it look like God has ever been involved?” Musto described how much she appreciated his fair-minded opinions. “I think that he was partial to both sides of the spectrum regardless of his political affiliation. I feel that America is usually very polarized, so it was nice to hear someone who sounded open-minded about a lot of the important issues today. I liked that he said exactly what was on his mind,” Musto said.
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#WayBackWednesday: A Look Back at Past Fall Concert Performers
Then vs. Now
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Fall Concert Artist to Perform at Red Sea Madness Continued from page concerts is usually a little higher than Red Sea Madness, so having them at the same time boosts the attendance for both. This was the main goal behind combining the two. It had nothing to do with alcohol.” Traditionally, Red Sea Madness was a pep rally for the Fairfield’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, filled with events like half court contests, raffles and free giveaways. Incorporating these same ideas, Lil Dicky will be performing following the Red Sea Madness event in hopes of boosting attendance. “I probably wouldn’t have gone to Red Sea Madness if it wasn’t a concert,” said Lauren Lovarco ‘19. According to FUSA President Zoë Ferranti ‘17, Lil Dicky, who is a graduate from the University of Richmond, was picked as the performer through a lengthy selection process. The concert selection process began sometime in early June
after FUSA sent out a survey. “By a landslide, the genre of ‘rap’ was chosen as a crowd favorite, ranking in at a top choice for both our ‘first’ and ‘second’ choice categories, alongside genres such as pop, country, and EDM,” said Ferranti. Many students were pleased with the fact that rap was the winning genre out of all of the diverse options. “I think Lil Dicky is a great option. I think that it has been hard the last few years with funding and all that to get good acts to come through here … Lil Dicky in his prime and he’s going at it and I think that at least two-thirds of students were really excited that he was coming to Fairfield,” said Bayers. Once the genre was voted on and decided, FUSA began the process of booking the artist. “We reached out and requested dates of availability and artist prices to see what would best fit and work
with our plan to link it on the same day as our Red Sea Madness and our budget,” said Ferranti. Over the summer, FUSA weighed many options for a possible artist before settling upon Lil Dicky. “The other options were featured in the concert survey sent out over the summer; Sammy Adams, A$AP Ferg, Waka Flocka Flame, Timeflies, Anderson Paak, Kehlani, Jidenna, Hoodie Allen [and] Natalie la Rose,” said FUSA’s Director of Programming Molly Strang ‘18. She continued by adding that Lil Dicky proved to be best fit because he could accommodate Fairfield in his touring schedule. Not only did FUSA have to find someone who was available based on touring schedules, they had to find someone that fit in their budget and would be approved by the school. According to Strang, the budget for this specific school-wide event was $39,000, due to the
popular demand and availability of the artist. Getting the artist approved by the University seemed to be no obstacle for FUSA, according to Poosikian. “The school was very open to the idea. They acknowledged that he is a very popular artist right now and think it will be a great night for the students,” she said. FUSA anticipates that the event will be successful. “The addition of Red Sea Madness with the event should draw a large crowd and create a great school spirit atmosphere,” said Strang. “This is an amazing co-sponsorship with the University that we hope to make a new tradition at Fairfield,” said Strang. Tickets are now available for the event being held on Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Student tickets are $25 and $40 for outside guests. Doors open at 7 p.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Students Attend Presidential Debate Viewing Party By Danielle Saitta Contributing Writer On Monday night in the Lower Level Barone Campus Center, students came to watch the first 2016 Presidential Debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The event was coordinated by seniors Ariana Lenci and Riley Barrett, Presidents of Young Republicans and College Democrats, respectively. The event was set up through the University, although both presidents allowed themselves to work together despite their club’s opposing views. “Riley and I collaborated this whole thing. We talked about what we would offer students such as food and merchandise from both sides. We definitely worked together to make this possible,” Lenci said. Word of the event was spread through Fairfield’s OrgSync and posted on student calendars. In addition, both Barrett and Lenci contributed to making the event appeal to all students. While Barrett put up flyers and created posts for both the underclassmen and upperclassmen, Lenci contacted the leaders from the First Year Experience program to get students involved in the event. Freshmen that attended were allowed to receive FYE credit in exchange for watching the debate. “I thought this event would be more effective if Ariana and I co-hosted it together. The event really exceeded my expectations; we had a really large turnout,” said Barrett. “I didn’t expect the event to be this packed, but as it turned out there were no seats left before the debate even started. I know a lot of people were excited to see what was going to happen; it was definitely a different debate than we’ve ever seen before just because of the opposing sides of Hillary [Clinton] and Donald Trump,” said Lenci.
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Students gathered in the Lower Level of the Barone Campus Center to watch Clinton and Trump in the first Presidential Debate. Despite the controversial viewpoints of each opposing side, Fairfield students were silent while each candidate spoke and clapped only after their time had ended to speak. The crowd of students was well mixed from a political standpoint and were considerate to one another. In spite of the consideration, students still had various opinions after the debate was over, some in favor of Clinton while others were in favor of Trump. Freshman Clare French believes that Clinton did a better job at the debate. “[She] stated more factual evidence, and Trump just presented word vomit,” commented French. “He doesn’t tell the truth very much if
you fact check his information. I thought she was more respectful to Lester Holt and she carried herself better.” However, Jake Shapiro ‘19 did not agree. “I think it was pretty equal, but in the beginning, Trump was really good,” he said. “He had a lot of good points. Hillary asked him some good questions though and he stumbled on a couple. I think they were pretty equally matched, but I think I would give it to Trump by a little bit.” To the relief of both club presidents, there was no rowdiness whatsoever at the event. “My concern was that maybe tensions would run a
little high, but I’m very proud of the way that Fairfield students conducted themselves, which I found to be very respectful,” said Barrett. Some students, like Allison Beeny ‘19, believed that neither Trump nor Clinton debated well. “Neither of them backed up their replies with facts,” said Beeney. “They interrupted each other and blamed the other person instead of explaining themselves.” Due to the success of this last debate, the next few debates will be aired in the LLBCC, including the Pence vs. Kaine Vice Presidential Debate happening on Oct. 4.
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Diversity is Still a Supporting Role for Award Shows By Alexandra Thimble Contributing Writer Diversity is currently the most complicated, yet simple concept in the entertainment world. It honestly shouldn’t be this hard to include a variety of people, stories and perspectives in the TV shows and movies that we love, but here we are, in 2016, with award shows still doling out gold statues to the whitest and straightest nominees. Despite the blinding whiteness that has been the past two Oscars, the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards made obvious strides in the furthering of diversity in the entertainment industry, although it must be known that one night is not enough to change everything. The majority of American society, despite being extremely diverse, continues to be severely whitewashed in terms of whose stories are being told. These stories that are portrayed in television and movies are controlled by white people, and any attempt at “resolving” the issue in more recent years is that people are becoming more aware of it. Progress is happening, but at too slow of a pace. Self-awareness is a huge part of progress and host Jimmy Kimmel, who was a pleasantly surprising success in his ability to keep the night moving, got the ball rolling right away by joking in his opening monologue. He said, “Here in Hollywood, the only thing we value more than diversity is congratulating ourselves on how much we value diversity.” He hit the theme of the controversy right on the head with that one line. Hollywood loves the illusion of progress, of throwing in “token minorities” so that they can say that they’re diverse and call it a day. However, they are congratulating themselves too prematurely and are not waiting until progress is truly made to celebrate their successes. A great line in Jeffrey Tambor’s speech after winning for "Transparent" reflects the aforementioned idea. He said, “I would not be unhappy were I the last cisgender male to play a female
transgender on television.” The fact that he has to make that distinction, that besides Laverne Cox there are barely any recognized transgender actors or actresses currently in the industry, should be a wake-up call to Hollywood. Yes, we have shows like "Orange Is The New Black" and "Transparent," and even the Netflix original series "Sense8" that represent trans people, but three shows compared to the years of television series dedicated to straight people? Surely there is room for more than these three stories. One issue in comparing the Oscars and the Emmy's is that there can be a world of difference between the two award shows and the opportunities that they are afforded. TV shows have more opportunities to be diverse and that is not to defend the movie industry or all the white nominees that were chosen in the
Emmy nominations of actors of color vs. white actors in 2016. Information taken from vulture.com
past few years. If anything, it is to say why they are like that. Movies are a one-time shot and their goal is to bring in the most revenue by appealing to the widest audiences. Many production companies play it safe and bring in popular white actors that they know a large population of people will be willing to go out to the theater and see, and will generate the response at the box office that they need for the movie to be lucrative. Alternatively, although there is a risk at the beginning of a TV series with initial viewership, fan culture is much stronger with a series than with a movie. Therefore, if a fan-base gets especially attached to a story, then that generates a series’ success. TV is based around ratings and nowadays, with the prevalent use of social media, the power of fan culture and the ability to keep a series afloat was never stronger. We have the say in what we want to see; diversity in the stories being portrayed comes from us, the viewers, demanding it. The Emmy’s did a fairly good job with diversifying their nominees this year. They recognized some major talents in the industry, from actors of color like Courtney B. Vance, Rami Malek, Aziz Ansari and Regina King to the recognition of members of the LGBT community like Kate McKinnon’s first win and to Jeffrey Tambor for his role in "Transparent." However, the so-called “challenge” with diversity is that it isn’t just a “one and done” sort of deal; you don’t get to have one OK year of representation and then go back to the way things were. Diversity needs to be one of those things that, since it was ignored since the beginning of TV and film itself, takes time to become a homogenous part of the way that media is created. We should expect a high level of diversity and our standards should always be high, if not even higher as time goes on. We should strive for better each year, not only to recognize the efforts and talents of actors, writers, directors, producers and editors of all different backgrounds, but because we should want their stories told.
Safety on Campus is Not Defined by One Incident By Allison White Chief Copy Editor When Fairfield sent out the text regarding the sexual assault last semester, I was in the library about to make the trek back to the Quad. I can remember everyone being frightened and planning their walk back to their dorm by using the buddy system. Following the sexual assault, the focus of this year is campus safety. In an effort to lessen students’ worries, the Department of Public Safety has done all that they can to make students feel safer. DPS has made advances to improve security, such as pro- v i d i n g an ambassador at the main gate at all
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hours. Even without the changes made to improve security, I have always felt safe on campus. Given our small campus, there is never a distance too far to walk alone. Also, our campus is well lit in most areas and I can see DPS cars driving around. If students ever feel uneasy about walking alone, they can call for an escort, which can help relieve any worries. One incident alone does not reflect the quality of DPS. It is important that as students, we feel comfortable on campus because this is our home. No one wants to worry about their walk home from the library after a long night of studying, so it’s vital to take the proper precautions when traveling around campus.
Being journalists, we understand that our presence can sometimes be meddlesome in terms of obtaining answers to never-ending questions and interviewing individuals that may not be fond of us. However, this past Thursday, one journalist overstepped his boundaries at the Milan Fashion Week after the Max Mara show. As supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid were greeting fans, Ukrainian journalist Vitalii Sediuk creeped up behind Gigi and preceded to lift her off her feet, only to be elbowed in the face by her mere seconds later. Sediuk, who has pulled similar stunts with celebrities such as Will Smith and Adele, was called out by Gigi on Twitter, where she stated “[I] had EVERY RIGHT to defend myself. How dare that idiot thinks he has the right to man-handle a complete stranger. He ran quick tho.” The news quickly spread, though
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headlines seemed to skew the incident, with The Sun headlining their piece, "Gigi Hadid Aggressively Lashes Out and Elbows Fan In The Face,” as well as the initial YouTube video of the altercation being titled, "Gigi Hadid gets attacked in Milan by a prankster and FURIOUSLY fights back." Rightfully so, celebrities took to social media to defend Gigi, such as Lena Dunham and Anna Kendrick. The latter tweeted, “I tend to dislike naturally beautiful people (because I'm petty) but @GiGiHadid with the elbow? Come through!!” Sediuk, in retribution to the comments made against him, took to his personal account and claimed that he picked up Gigi as a form of protest. He wrote, “While I consider Gigi Hadid beautiful, she and her friend Kendall Jenner, have nothing to do with high fashion. By doing this I encourage
fashion industry to put true talents on the runway and Vogue covers instead of well-connected cute girls from Instagram. You can call it a manifest or a protest.” Although many individuals will see the interaction through a variety of lenses, there is no justification for news outlets to play off Sediuk’s act as playful and Gigi’s response as malicious. Again, the notion of sexism is alluded to through the media coverage of the event as the stigma of “boys will be boys” is brought up time and time again. It is time to dismantle these ideas. If the roles were reversed, we can guarantee that the female would be portrayed in a negative light and play up the male as a victim to her “insanity.” This is largely society’s fault, but it has a tendency to be exacerbated by the media. We have developed a culture of gender biases and an attitude that females are always to blame
and when we see headlines like these, they only reaffirm the false notion. Just because Sediuk makes a living off of “embarrassing” celebrities doesn't make his action against Gigi comical in nature. Rather, his actions are childish and certainly do not reflect the principles of ethics instilled in journalists. Journalists like Sediuk, especially sensational journalists, provide a false image of what the field aims to provide to the public and are the reason why many people harbor ill-will against our profession. Any sensible journalist would have kept their space from the subject, even if they were attempting to “protest” as Sediuk had. Professionalism should always be key in high profile situations such as this one and unfortunately for Gigi, she was a victim of not only the nadir of journalism, but of society’s inherent sexism.
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By Ariana Puzzo Managing Editor When we are young, most of us are unaware of how our parents’ actions or lack thereof, can affect us. Unfortunately, that lack of action can result in a number of social and emotional difficulties for a child. Two weeks ago, a school lunch worker, Stacy Koltiska quit her job at Wylandville Elementary School in Eighty Four, Pa. because she was directed to refuse students a hot meal if they had a negative balance on their accounts. According to The Washington Post, Koltiska said that the look in one boy’s eyes was one that she would not forget. I support her decision to leave the school district and bring the matter to the attention of the public. No child should have to face the repercussions of his or her family not being up-to-date with their payment for lunch. More so, children
should not have to deal with the social and emotional distress that it may cause when they are the only one unable to afford a hot meal on a particular day or for the entire year. If a student’s meal balance is not current, there should be direct contact made with the family and if they are struggling to provide for their child, the school district should already have that child on a free or reduced lunch plan. The main issue is that not all school districts are consistent when it comes to reminding parents that they must pay for lunch. Although there are plenty of things that go into running a school and the people responsible for informing parents likely have a long list of things to do, contacting parents under these circumstances should be a priority. I am the child of two educators, so I have heard my parents discuss, especially over the last few years, how the school dynamic has changed.
My father especially, who is an elementary school principal, has experienced the mounting paperwork that leaves educators doubting if what they do during the day is really about the students anymore. For that reason, school lunches must not be lost in the shuffle because, like the education of students, it affects students directly and may create larger problems throughout the day if left unmonitored. The Washington Post reported that “more than 300 families owed the [Eighty Four, Pa.] district between $60,000 and $100,000 annually before the policy was put in place; now there are 70 families who owe the district a total of $20,000.” There is no arguing that the method has produced results in that particular district, but it is at a great cost, despite their assertion to Action News 4 that their intention is not to humiliate children. Whether or not they intended for that particular reaction is irrelevant because at the end of the day, there are more effective methods of ensuring that payment is given and received. For instance, the New Jersey school district that my parents work for contracts a food service company that has a similar policy; if a child does not pay for his or her lunch, they are given a cheese sandwich. No child is ever denied a meal. My mother had a student whose parents had not paid all year. The only effort to collect was a letter sent home with the child by the food service company after quite some time; apparently not enough to compel the parents to follow-up. Perhaps verbal communication between the parents and those in charge of handling school lunch payment would be more effective. Ultimately, the child in my mother’s class was still given his choice of lunch, but likely only because the school had a
compassionate school lunch worker. My mother said that when the regular food service worker was absent and one of the higher up food service workers filled in, the replacement was a real stickler for the rules. On one occasion, she refused to give a butter pat to an autistic student who wanted it for breadsticks because that was not something that went with that meal, also refusing to give it to the lunch aide. The child got upset and the lunch aide had to get my mother to calm him down. The aforementioned experience speaks to the fact that many food service workers, like Koltiska, know their students and are an important component in ensuring that all of the needs of a student are met. Moreover, it indicates that these workers should not be forced to participate in an action that they know will be detrimental to a child’s well being, no matter how insignificant it may be to some. Sometimes a hot meal at lunch is the only hot meal a child may get. As unappetizing as the meals can be, it may be the best meal of the day. Chances are, if a parent neglects to pay for the child’s lunch, they may have circumstances that prevent them from providing for the child, or worse yet, may just not care, which is sometimes the sad reality. Moreover, the restrictions that are in place need to be re-evaluated because at the end of the day, in many cases due to government regulations, the uneaten food gets disposed of, which is a tremendous waste. School districts, such as the one that Koltiska works for, often look for ways to save money where they can, but by using punitive measures toward children, such as withholding a warm lunch, they are hurting children who have no power over poor parenting or their socioeconomic standing.
Free Speech Isn't Always Pretty By Johnny Hirschauer Contributing Writer There seems to be a palpable air of contempt among millennials that the First Amendment of the United States Constitution does not provide a “hate-speech” exemption, allowing for the criminalization of speech that is deemed too offensive for public digestion. Perhaps Ruth Bader-Ginsburg, the progressive Supreme Court Justice, most aptly summarizes the angst of millennials when she describes her laments over America, in an America-bashing tone reminiscent of President Barack Obama. “I would not look to the U.S. Constitution if I were drafting a [present-day] constitution,” Ginsburg noted in an address to Egyptians in 2012. Instead, Ginsburg set her sights on South Africa, where the constitution therein satisfies Ginsburg’s hankering for a “fundamental instrument of government that [embraces] basic human rights.” Pew Research, a leading bipartisan research group, confirms the general sense of grief from the 18-34 demographic; 40 percent of those surveyed voted in favor of governmental regulation of speech that is offensive to minority groups. That, of course, requires abridging the First Amendment. Before we generationally eschew our nation’s first and most sacred decree, I propose that we examine how the term “hate speech” has become agitprop for “conservative opinion” and how we ought to maturely respond to actual hatred. Progressives, in this case absolutely extricable from classical liberals, have stripped the words “hate” and “bigotry” of their meaning by using it as a blanket term to refer to those with whom they disagree. As Ross Douthat notes in a New York Times article, its effect is the outright alienation of conservative viewpoints with millennials. “Among millennials,” Douthat begins, “there’s a growing constituency for whom rightwing ideas are so alien or triggering, left-wing orthodoxy so pervasive and unquestioned, that supporting a candidate like Hillary Clinton looks like a needless form of compromise.” Without fail, many pundits on the center-to far left insist that those who support anything other than a porous southern border be deemed “xenophobic”; discussing the propensity to radicalism in Islam and the ramifi-
cations therein on vetting policy is to be unequivocally “Islamophobic.” It creates a climate of escalation, where even the simplest of political dialogue ends without fail within the moral hemisphere of bigotry rather than a genteel discussion of policy. Aside from the threat of the impossibility of civil dialogue promulgated by this phenomenon, the growing popularity of this debate tactic among the young generation points to a group of people who don’t fundamentally understand the nature of hate. We have experienced this phenomenon on our own campus. In regards to last year’s ghetto party, an event that prompted a myriad of student responses, the full gamut of the speech debate was revealed. Some desired that not only ought there be no ramifications from a disciplinary perspective for involved students, but that the individuals involved should face no condemnation by other students as the action was an expression of freedom of speech. Others rebutted that this party was not free speech, but rather hate speech and they therein contended that the distinction was relevant and that action ought to be taken at the University level to ensure that justice was done. The truth, legally speaking, is that this action was an act of free speech, but that mere fact does not disqualify it from the condemnation of the student body. The University, as a private institution, can impose whatever restrictions on speech that it wishes, regardless of whether or not this author would deem them prudent. However, the truism that “two things can be true at the same time” is my contention; while the act was protected speech, it should be open for vehement criticism if felt necessary, the merits of which I will leave to the readership, and the University ought to let this dialogue occur without the imposition of speech-codes. A discussion of this issue, of course, would be remiss without mentioning what society should do with actual hateful and bigoted rhetoric, whose prevalence is significantly lower than what BuzzFeed might induce one to think. How ought a society interested primarily in individual liberty rather than a sort of “feelings-police state” respond maturely to the abuses of speech that is inherently despicable? One solution is the suggestion of many progressives,
which recommends adding statutes and modifiers to prevent the utterance of offensive dialogue. Aside from the Orwellian overtones of the aforementioned notion, the state should not, in the value proposition of this author, have the right to censor even the most deplorable of non-violent speech for reasons that are twofold: one, deplorability is not objective and can often just be used as a club, as mentioned previously. Secondly, the marketplace of ideas ought to be able to weed out bigoted speech by its inherent allowance for the repudiation of dissenters. If someone says something abhorrent, they ought to face all reasonable means of social stigma. There is no reason other than furthering bureaucracy in Washington to allow speech to be regulated at the gubernatorial level. I have more faith in “minority groups’” willingness to respond to injustice, their maturity and basic morality than the soft bigotry of low expectations embodied in criminalizing offensive speech.
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Fall premiere week gives networks a chance to debut their new series, but also to bring back favorites. One show that is no stranger to premiere week is ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” which debuted its thirteenth season on Sept. 22. Written by mastermind Shonda Rhimes, who also created “Scandal” and “How to Get Away with Murder,” two other major ABC shows, “Grey’s” continues to be a standard for many television watchers for over a decade. Viewers who are long-time fans know what to expect by now: hot doctors, a bunch of medical terms no one really understands, some lighthearted humor and lots of drama. However, the latest season’s premiere seemed to fall short of any and all of those expectations. Last season left off with Alex Karev (Justin Chambers), a character who started on the show at the beginning, getting into a physical fight with new doctor, Andrew DeLuca (Giacomo Gianniotti) over Jo Wilson (Camilla Luddington), Karev’s on again, off again girlfriend. While the fight started merely over a misunderstanding, Karev’s blows to DeLuca has left the latter fighting for his life in the season premiere, in a plot line that no one cares about. The other major plotline of the episode centered around leading lady Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and her newly formed love triangle with Dr. Nathan Riggs (Martin Henderson) and Meredith’s half-sister Maggie (Kelly McCreary). In a plotline that seems right off of a cheesy Disney Channel sitcom, Meredith cannot pursue a relationship with Riggs because her sister Maggie has a crush on him. The entire plotline is cringe-worthy and not something that a show as incredible as “Grey’s” should have considered. Perhaps the problem is the new crop of characters that Rhimes and her collaborators have added to the show. All of the new doctors on the show, such as DeLuca and Wilson, are dull and lack energy. When the show premiered over a decade ago, it was filled with bright, interesting doctors played by some insanely talented actors. Characters like Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh), George O’Malley (T.R. Knight) and Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh) brought something fresh and exciting not only to the show, but to television itself. Generally, when characters like Maggie or Wilson even speak, it is completely irrelevant to the plot. In interviews about this season, Rhimes promised that the focus will be on the remaining main characters from the first few seasons. However, with Karev in jail, Meredith in a hideous love triangle and most of the other main characters from the early seasons either dead or gone, season 13 is looking to be a disappointing one. Hopefully, the season will not continue to be an unlucky one for “Grey’s.”
Ready to be called back into the field? Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” returned for its fourth season on Sept. 20 after a big event to close out the previous season when the main villain of that season was defeated. The new season starts off with enough of a bang to continue that same level of excitement. Agent Daisy Johnson (Chloe Bennet) is now a rogue agent and has started fighting crime outside the authority of S.H.I.E.L.D (the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division). After a traumatic event after the end of the third season where her love interest sacrificed himself to save his team and the planet, Johnson left the agency and went off on her own. S.H.I.E.L.D. is now reorganized and Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg) is no longer the director. Aside from his usual duties at the agency, Coulson sometimes goes against orders and even defies the new, unseen director’s orders to try and track Johnson down and bring her home to S.H.I.E.L.D. The character of Ghost Rider is one of the main plot points in the fourth season. The incarnation of Ghost Rider in the show is Robbie Reyes (Gabriel Luna) and most of the action of the episode takes place in his hometown of Los Angeles. It will be interesting to see how the show will tell his satanic origin story and rise as the Ghost Rider. His interactions with Johnson and the other agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will also be interesting to see since they all technically fight enemies, but Johnson and S.H.I.E.L.D. try to be more restrained in their dealings with evil, while Ghost Rider just kills them. It is good to see that Coulson is trying to maintain his fatherly tendencies to protect Johnson and to do what’s best for her. Johnson never had a father in her life, so Coulson is the closest thing to a father figure that she has. It is also exciting to see the relationship between Fitz (Iain De Caestecker) and Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge), the engineering and biochemistry experts, develop more. The dynamic between the two characters is one that was always the most interesting. Starting off as friends, Fitz declared his love for Simmons as he saved her from drowning at the cost of developing brain damage. The second season dealt with the couple coming to terms over their relationship and the third with actually trying to be in a relationship. It took three seasons before they were actually able to be together, not separated by distance, awkwardness or other obstacles, such as Simmons being stuck on an alien world for almost six months. One interesting aspect of the new season is the camera angles. The showrunners added more angles to make scenes seem more dynamic. They kept the normal angles like those over the shoulder to see who is speaking in a conversation as well as angles where all participants in a conversation can be seen, but they also added more moving shots and different angles. Whenever a conversation is occurring, especially a more intense one, the camera swings around those involved, showing their faces and expressions. This helped in showing the intensity of the scene. The special effects are still at a superior height in “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” For a TV show, it has an unusually high quality of special effects compared to other primetime shows. It has kept up its standard for effects throughout all of its seasons. The effects are almost as good as those in the Marvel movies. Not only are the effects that simulate vehicles flying around amazing, but the effects on the human actors are incredible as well. Whenever Johnson uses her vibration powers, it seems believable that she is making the ground and everything around her shake. Additionally, when Reyes transforms into Ghost Rider, the effects seem realistic. Even after the transformation, the skull that Ghost Rider has looks real and demonic, something that shows with menial special effects standards would never be able to pull off. Season four of “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” is proving to be one of the best seasons of the show. It will be great to see more of the returning cast appear in the show and any new faces they may bring along the way.
Not many shows can harness the ability to be poignant, yet lighthearted while avoiding much of the major cheesiness that is attributed with Primetime TV. “This Is Us” could be one of them. After the trailer garnered an unheard of 50 million views in just 11 days this past May, according to the website Deadline, the entire world waited with bated breath to see if the series would live up to the hype of the trailer. So far, so good for NBC’s latest project. Achieving exceptionally high — and deserved — ratings from Metacritic and IMDb, “This Is Us” works in ways where many other series fail. The opening scene reels the viewer in, setting up for an hour of cathartic television. The pilot seemingly does it all; combining love, loss and the pursuit of a biological parent in a way that shouldn’t work, but does. Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) plays the part of tortured, soon-to-be father perfectly. His positivity over his wife Rebecca’s (Mandy Moore) high-risk pregnancy with triplets is contagious, although his grief over the loss of one of the “Big Three,” though realistic, is almost overplayed. We also can’t forget the stellar guest performance of Gerald McRaney as Dr. Katowsky, the obstetrician assigned to the couple’s case. His heart-to-heart with Jack serves as the turning point for the couple’s storyline as they mourn their stillborn triplet. Sterling K. Brown, Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for “The People vs. O.J. Simpson” in hand, turns in a remarkable performance as Randall, a married man with two kids looking for his biological father, William Hill (Ron Cephas Jones). When Randall ultimately finds Hill, it’s bittersweet. His anger towards his father is palpable, arguably the best acting of the pilot. However, the driving force behind Randall’s decision to accept Hill and go so far as to take Hill into his home is beyond me. Although Kate’s (Chrissy Metz) storyline seems basic enough — she’s overweight and finally ready to “lose the damn weight” at the insistence of herself and her twin brother, Kevin (Justin Hartley) — it needs some serious revision. Kate is solely characterized based on her weight, which is obviously a sore spot for her. Why, then, is it one of the only characteristics that the audience knows her by? Her love interest, Toby (Chris Sullivan) is utterly forgettable and only feeds into her overweight persona. Her twin brother Kevin’s characterization, on the other hand, is much more realistic. His superficial role as the “manny” on a reality TV show, the latest in a string of small parts, leaves him visibly frustrated and makes him a more relatable character. Dan Fogelman, the creator of “Crazy, Stupid Love,” gives the public what they’ve been looking for since the end of “Parenthood” almost two years ago: a feel-good show that pulls at the heartstrings while providing the audience with a laugh. “This Is Us” airs on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on NBC.
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Castillian American: Mallorca and Toledo By Nicholas Anthony Abroad Columnist A weekend in Mallorca will cost you, but a day trip to Toledo is inexpensive and to students, more preferable. One trip, scheduled a week in advance, requires outrageous air fares and hundreds of euros, while another is only 16 euro, round trip rail ticket. If you are studying in the city, Mallorca is a luxurious weekend getaway. The Balearic island, located in the middle of the Mediterranean, is east of Ibiza, a 50-minute flight from Madrid. In Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, a small municipality of Mallorca, one can find the bright sandy beaches of Cala Millor. Tourists can snorkel within caves and above coral reefs, jet ski and parasail, hike on rocky cliffs overlooking the clear Mediterranean water, and sit at the Café del Sol to drink daiquiris or mojitos at the edge of the sand. Our memories of the mornings, resting on our balcony, enjoying coffee while gazing out at the breathtaking view of the shore are unforgettable; we would return tomorrow if we could. However, after knowing what we spent, this trip was way beyond our budgets. Most students set aside a fixed amount of savings before traveling abroad. Their gauge is based upon the advisory of others who have traveled to the same locations. Universities adjure travelers to have a minimum
of $4,000 at their disposal, although I’ve heard stories from friends bragging about their stipend of $15,000 to $20,000, pensioned by parents for extravagant trips. In a day and a half, myself and one other person had spent close to 800 euros collectively. Aside from hotel and flight fees, which accumulated to 400 euros, the rest of our savings were spent on meals and, reluctantly, on a taxi. Sant Llorenç des Cardassar is about a 45-minute trip from the airport in Palma. Originally, the cab driver informed us that the ride would be around 50 euros. After a ride consisting of many wrong turns and polite conversation, we had arrived at our hotel with a fee of 98 euros. Horror stories were told to us in the past about similar situations and now it had happened to us; we were ripped off. In the future, we will be aware of people’s motives when it comes to cash; just because someone seems nice does not mean they are. After the trip, we were informed by our professor that “when you are in a cab and the driver is acting suspicious, do not hesitate to question them. Cab drivers are there to assist you, not to take advantage.” That will never happen to us again. Other Fairfield students urged us to take the school trips after our Mallorca experience. The majority of students at Saint Louis University of Madrid, our home base for the semester, tend to seek travel on these trips, as they are a more feasible option. SLU offers bus and train trips in and out of Spain. Travel, housing and activity fees are
included within the purchase. It provides students with a well-planned and structured weekend vacation consisting of tours, access to tourist hotspots and pub crawls in locations like Spain, Portugal, France and Morocco. “The trip that SLU Madrid offered in Toledo was amazing,” said Maddie Gatzounas ‘18. “We were able to visit historical locations with free admission that we otherwise would have had to pay for. The school often provides pleasurable four to five star hostels with meals and drinks included in the initial payment fee. I will always consult the trips that the school offers first over individually planned vacations.” Toledo, an ancient location established in the 11th century, is south of Madrid and the most commonly attended day trip of SLU. As one of the main stops in Miguel Cervantes’ story “Don Quixote of La Mancha,” Toledo is referred to as ‘The Imperial City of Spain’ and is known for its multicultural upbringing of Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Travelers can witness an overview of the fortified medieval city surrounded by a moat, from double decker bus tours in the mountains. You can also explore the silent and narrow cobblestone side streets or the massive cathedrals inside the city walls. Toledo is also accessible by train if groups prefer to go on their own. The rail fee is 16 euros and the double decker bus tour costs 10 euros each; about the same cost as SLU’s Toledo day trip.
Global Citizen Festival Emphasizes Humanitarianism By Andrew DaRosa Executive Editor Seven billion. That’s the number of individuals that inhabit our lush, green planet, but unfortunately, 1.3 billion people are living under conditions of extreme poverty, despite recent strides in technological advancement. In comes the Global Citizen Festival, a benefit concert occurring the last weekend of September with the goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030. Curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, the festival’s fifth iteration boasted a lineup of tremendous magnitude, featuring Rihanna, Metallica, Kendrick Lamar, Usher and Eddie Vedder, to name a few artists. While the music was the highlight for the 60,000 citizens who crammed into Central Park’s Grand Lawn, focus never shifted from the emphasis on global humanitarianism, resulting in over 1.75 million actions taken online. These actions ranged from tweeting the Tanzanian President to raise the legal age of marriage to signing an online petition to raise awareness of HIV for adolescent girls in Africa. To start off the evening, hosts Chelsea Handler and Hugh Jackman rode in on a two person bicycle and exchanged banter — and some rap verses — before introducing Major Lazer and MØ as the first headliner of the evening. Diplo and company delivered a frenetic performance complete with t-shirt cannons and bass drops galore.
Joining Handler and Jackman as hosts for the evening included Deborra-Lee Jackman, Neil Patrick Harris, Priyanka Chopra, Salma Hayek Pinault and Seth Meyers, who each outlined the eight principles of the Global Citizen initiative. Most notably, Harris ushered for the crowd to “give a sh*t” about universal sanitation. Additionally, a plethora of guest speakers spoke on the injustices facing humanity and beckoned the crowd to stay active global citizens past the events of the day. Between Queen Rania of Jordan’s "#EducationCannotWait” initiative for Chad, Syria and Yemen to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi advocating for the power of the American people during the upcoming election, this year’s citizens were subjected to a wide array of speeches that evoked strong emotions from an already devoted crowd. Perhaps the most profound of these speeches occurred before the final headliner Rihanna hit the stage, which centered on the much debated topic of the Syrian refugee crisis. U.S. Ambassador Samantha Powers and husband of recently deceased refugee advocate Jo Cox, Brendan Cox, called upon three Syrian refugees to speak of their experiences, which even brought tears to the hosts’ eyes as they reiterated the perils and sadness associated with their experiences. The music brought the messages even further with a genre-bending assortment that took on elements of EDM, folk, pop and metal. The aforementioned Major Lazer and MØ were the first of five headliners who performed, including Metallica, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Demi Lovato, who filled in last minute for Selena Gomez.
Metallica delves into an explosive ending with their 1991 hit “Enter Sandman.”
Kendrick Lamar welcomes the crowd to his “m.A.A.d. City.”
All photos taken by Andrew DaRosa/The Mirror Rihanna closes out the 2016 Global Citizen Festival under her “Umbrella.”
Folk legend Yusuf/Cat Stevens welcomes Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam for a rendition of “Father and Son.”
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Haleigh Doherty '18 Public Relations Major With a Communication Minor
How did you put your outfit together this morning?
I rolled out of bed and put on these pants, which my mom told me I shouldn’t buy. They were only seven bucks. I really didn’t think about getting dressed this morning.
Where did you get the pieces that you’re wearing right now? The leggings I got from Nike and the shirt I got from Brandy Melville.
Where do you generally like to shop? Do you have any favorite brands? The Gap, I do for basics and I also do a lot of thrift stores.
How would you describe your style? I don’t really know how to describe it. A lot of people say I’m a hipster or something, so that’s one way. Definitely not preppy.
I like your glasses. Can you tell me a little bit about those? They’re from Warby Parker. I’m really blind, so I wear my glasses all the time. I tried to get something different this time.
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Not really. I’m not really into following a lot of fashion stuff.
Torff Leads American Music Listening Sessions By Brendan Zimmerman Assistant Vine Editor American culture is defined by storytelling and the music that dominates our radios, fills our Spotify playlists — ultimately bringing us together, tells a long story rooted in diversity and is culturally blending. On Sept. 20, the American Music Listening Sessions premiered in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts to both Fairfield students and the surrounding community. Hosted by music professor Brian Torff, the listening session revolved around a list of 25 important songs that define the American experience. The songs were selected by Torff and they represent a diverse mix of musicians ranging from 1895 to 1968. The event began with a brief reception with wine and other various snacks, until everyone took their seats and Torff made his entrance. In front of the rows of seats there was a small stage equipped with a chair, microphone and a laptop with a playlist aiming to encapsulate American music. Torff walked out and gave a brief introduction regarding his inspiration for the event. According to Torff, the idea came to him after a visit to a tiny town in Virginia, where he noticed a little theater hosting an Elvis Presley tribute. He was struck by the realization that even after 60 years, people can still relate to Elvis. “I thought, would it be interesting to frame something in terms of what is American music? Who are we in our music? And why do we create it … that’s how the whole series got started,” said Torff. The playlist began in 1895 with musician Ernest Hogan, whose song “All Coons Look the Same to Me” provided the audience with an uncomfortable look into the realities of the Jim Crow era. According to Torff, Hogan was actually a black songwriter, even though it contains blatantly racist material. The song was also written at the precipice of more modern recording techniques. After the first track came a series of songs by more
notable black musicians like the early 1900s piano player, Scott Joplin, and the Empress of Blues herself, Bessie Smith. After listening to the first few tracks on the playlist, the theme of the event became clear. The American music tradition is rooted in black culture, and for decades, black musicians would suffer either anonymity or scrutiny after introducing different styles and genres to the American public. However, after a considerable passage of time, these controversial styles would be considered instrumental in the development of American music. Torff gave in-depth analysis with each track, providing the context of the song’s creation as well as insight into the effect the songwriter would have on American music. Another theme that permeated the playlist was the idea
that American musicians write songs that reflect their reality. Whether it be from Robert Johnson, a tragic black guitar player trapped in the terrifying racism of the south, or a young Woody Guthrie telling tales of societal problems, American music remains relevant. By the middle of playlist, the songs were delving into jazz and the earliest forms of rock ‘n’ roll, which came from a perfect blend of blues, country and even gospel. The concept of different styles ultimately blending together in order to create an entirely new genre is something that was also a staple of American music over the years. “The great thing about American music is that for whatever genre is popular at the time, there is always a fringe,” said Torff. According to Torff, for every popular genre that tops the charts, there is always another style of music gaining traction in the minority. Whether it be in the time of disco and punk, or folk music and jazz, the tug-of-war between the fringe and mainstream has allowed for the continuous evolution of American music over the years. By the end of the playlist, the songs had arrived in the Swinging Sixties with household names like The Beatles and Elvis taking the spotlight. The end of the playlist reflected a sense of progression in American society, as the final song was a James Brown track titled, “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud.” Such a title showcases the important role music has had in American society and it also provided a sobering realization with the thought that such music is still relevant — maybe even needed — today. A never-ending story, the development of American music has played an integral role in defining the American experience. Following Torff ’s guidance, the American Music Listening Sessions were an insightful look into the progression of American music, which simultaneously exemplified the cultural mixing that breeds unique and iconic elements of pop culture.
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Heard It Through The GrapeVINE By James Della Rocca Contributing Writer This week’s “Heard it through the GrapeVINE” spotlight is professor Shawn Rafalski, an associate mathematics professor here at Fairfield. In addition to the math classes that he teaches, Rafalski is involved in the Honors Program, co-lecturing one of the two sections of ‘Ideas that Shaped the West’ for this semester. “Any Colour You Like” by Pink Floyd – He describes it as “a surround sound version of walking through a world we don’t understand.” Classic rock is a big influence on his life and he enjoys the song because it represents a time when rock ‘n’ roll cut loose and started to explore. “String Quartet No.5” written by Philip Glass and performed by the Kronos Quartet – “It is simultaneously chaotic and calm. It’s mathematical and controlled, but beautiful. The genre of minimalist modern classical music is experimental and brilliant, pushing the boundaries of what we think of as pleasant and musical.”
“Tropicalia” by Beck – To him, Beck transcends genre; “Musically, he’s stellar. Lyrically, he is a genius.” He enjoys that the song references classical tropical jazz and other Latin and Cuban music.
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“Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin, conducted by Leonard Bernstein, performed by the New York Philharmonic – “This is one of the 20th century classical/jazz performances of all time. Whimsical, melodic, passionate and amazing. It’s about a journey through a fantasy and worth every minute.” “Roxanne (Live)” by The Police – Rafalski enjoys the live version of The Police classic from the album, “Certifiable.” “The Police were huge when I was younger. This song, of course, is familiar to most people, but this version is a great example of what this band was like live; incorporating other songs of theirs into a cool jazz-like composition that goes on forever. Completely different and better than the radio hit everyone knows; this is 1980s rock, pure and simple.” “Karmacoma (The Napoli Trip)” by Massive Attack – “This song is awesome, weird and rhythmic.” To him, Massive Attack is one of the progenitors of the trip hop genre. “The Italian in the song makes it fantastic.” Contributed Photo
“Love on a Real Train” by Tangerine Dream – Whenever he needs energy, be it for grading, finishing a task or working, the song’s energy and subtle passion help him in accomplishing his work. “Tangerine Dream scored so many movies from my youth. Perfect mood music.”
Professor Shawn Rafalski
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Inkwell Spotlight Cooking with Colleen: Apple Cake By Colleen O'Connor Vine Editor The advent of fall brings one of my favorite activities of all time: apple picking. Although I can no longer eat the delectable apple cider donuts from my local apple orchard, the caramel apple that awaits me after an arduous day searching for the best Macintosh and Cortland apples almost makes up for it. After my family and I pack all the apples we find up into the trunk of our car, we return home to make easily the best cake I have ever tasted: apple cake. The perfect marriage of health and sugar, apple cake is the perfect dessert, made even better when paired with a cup of hot tea. Apple Cake Serves 8-10 1 cup of softened butter 2 cups of sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons of vanilla 4 cups of apples of your choice, peeled and chopped up 2 cups of flour 1 teaspoon of baking soda 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt Optional: 1 cup of chopped nuts 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl. 3. Add eggs and vanilla to the bowl. 4. Add the apples into the mixture and stir. 5. Combine dry ingredients with the apple mixture and mix well. 6. Put the mixture in a greased, 9x13 inch pan. 7. Bake the cake for 45 minutes or until you can stick a toothpick in the middle of the cake and have it come away without crumbs on it.
'Tattered Old Souls' By Margaret Moore Contributing Writer at The Inkwell
Don’t you love the people who take pity on your cruddy old shoes? Politely asking if you have hit the financial blues? What about the horrified look they give when you tell them that, To you, Your beloved footwear is in perfect condition? Too stunned to interrupt your rendition. You spill your side of the tale, using only the best direct quotes and quite literal footnotes. See that hole right there? That one just sprouted around midday. I decided to climb the side of the campus center. I made it to the top, Yes, I made it all the way. But my sneaker snagged the corner of the ledge, the awning that covers you as you enter. And do you see how the color is all faded? That’s where my lab partner dropped our beaker full of bubbling goop. And the torn and mangled heel? That’s from the turkeys I encountered on the track— they chased me loop after loop. No, seriously I’m being for real. And don’t you love the purple separating soles? The rubber seal split after the first freshman bit. So my shoes are in perfect condition. Don’t you see the adventure in their state of self-demolition? Oh, and by the way, I like your shoes. They look very … Clean.
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Coffee Break Editor: Gabriella Minos
Horoscope: Which Starbucks Coffee Drink Are You? Feature: Maryjdina Barionnette Loyola 1st floor Residant Assistant
ARIES
(March 21 – April 19) Like Espresso, you are blunt and can be hard to drink, but once in our system, you provide us with so much energy. When we’re with you, we are awake and ready for life.
CANCER
(June 21 – July 22) On the more cautious side, you are a Skinny Vanilla Latte. You know who you are and are comfortable with your choices. Playing it safe is sometimes the best choice for you.
TAURUS
(April 20 – May 20) A straightforward group; you like your caffeine direct, yet tasteful, just like your friends. You are Cold Brew.
LEO
(July 23 – Aug. 22) The most fun and creative of all the signs; you are a Cotton Candy Frappuccino. Always ready for the next new and exciting thing; you always hit your friends up when you have a crazy, new idea.
GEMINI
(May 21 – June 20) Although you are an uncertain bunch, trying new things is always a sure thing with you. You are a S’mores Frappuccino; delicious, exciting and just a little bit different.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Although you tend to be on the quieter side, you are truly someone who cannot be ignored. Just like a Caramel Macchiato, you have a strong personality and are consistently and reliably delicious.
Contributed by Maryjdina Barionnette
- Major/Minor: Computer Science / Studio Arts & Math - Job: Resident Assistant - Fun Fact: I speak four languages (Japanese, French, Creole, English) - Where are you from: Providence, RI
LIBRA
(Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Being the most indecisive sign, you probably go back and forth with yourself before you’re able to make a decision. You are Iced Coffee; always a safe choice in the world of coffee.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) You are a Pumpkin Spiced Latte, an elusive creature that only emerges during the fall. Loved by all when you make an appearance, your flavors and delicious smell are intoxicating.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) You’re up for anything, but you don’t always think about the consequences, so you may have a tendency to get in trouble. The most adventurous of the signs; you are a Chile Mocha Frappuccino.
- Favorite place to get tacos: My kitchen at home - Best ice cream spot in Fairfield: Sunnydaes - Einstein’s coffee order: Straight black coffee - Favorite off campus activity: Finding new restaurants - Best late night snack: Kettle potato chips with sriracha sauce - Best place to study: Campus Ministry - Funniest/most embarrassing story?
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) A traditional drink; you are a Cappuccino. You, like your drink, are practical and reserved. There is no question though; you give us the kick that we need when we need it to get our work done.
AQUARIUS
(January 20 – February 18) So inventive and original. You, a Dirty Chai, give us that burst of caffeine while remaining true to yourself. Although a little unpredictable, you are always there to welcome us in.
PISCES
(February 19 – March 20) Being the most selfless of the signs, you save all the flavors for everyone else and stick with being a Flat White. A drink with just enough energy and plenty of yummy steamed milk; the perfect proportions for a great friend. Creative Commons/Google
Weekly Pick-Me-Ups
Fairfield students helping to make the best of Hump Day
When I was in elementary school, I was in a partial play for Wicked. It was my turn to sing. Even though we had performed the play two times before, I was still very nervous because this time there was a lot of people. I went up to the microphone, opened my mouth to sing and out came a burp for like five seconds. It echoed throughout the stadium as the song played. Even though I did somehow start singing, I will never forget that moment. - Best event at Fairfield? The Fall Concert - If you could be anything, what would you be? A world traveler or volunteer with a steady and generous stream of income from a tech job on the side. - Favorite family member? My sisters - What are you most looking forward to in the future? The many possibilities. The factor of the unknown is both really exciting and scary. It means anything can happen.
- How many kids do you want? Two Sophomore Lily Vincens
Freshman Daija Solano
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Sports Editor: Alfredo Torres » sports@fairfieldmirror.com
This Week in Sports: We Remember Two Legends
In Case You Missed It: Wednesday, September 21st -Holy Cross defeats Field Hockey 4-3
Saturday, September 24th -Volleyball defeats Manhattan, 3-0
-Siena defeats Women's Soccer, 2-1 -Hartwich defeats Men's Soccer, 2-1 -Men's Cross Country, 2nd place at F.R. Victor F. Leeber, S.J. Invitational -Women's Cross Country, 2nd place at F.R. Victor F. Leeber, S.J. Invitational
Sunday, September 25th -Virginia defeats Field Hockey, 4-0 -Volleyball defeats Iona 3-0
JOSÉ FERNÁNDEZ On Sept. 25, 24-year-old Miami Marlins pitcher José Fernández tragically died in a boating accident in Miami Harbor. Fernández and two friends, both of whom were also found dead, were riding on a boat when they crashed into a rocky jetty. Fernández was a rising star in Major League Baseball, winning National League Rookie of the Year in 2013 while also being named to the MLB All-Star game in 2013 and 2016. Fernández’s life story was particularly intriguing as the Cuban native made three different attempts in his youth to leave his home country before successfully defecting to Tampa, Florida in 2008. The powerful righthander was more than just a top-flight pitcher; he was a leader and role model for all young Cuban baseball players. He is survived by his girlfriend, who is pregnant with Fernández’s child.
ARNOLD PALMER Arnold Palmer, “The King” of golf and iced tea died on Sept. 25 at 87 years of age while waiting for cardiac surgery. Palmer was the greatest ambassador for the game of golf that the sport has ever seen, popularizing the sport more than anyone else to swing the club in the mid-20th century. His infectious personality combined with his immense talent on the course made him the face of golf, even in an age where players like Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player walked the links. Palmer certainly left his mark on the course as he won seven major championships, four of which came in Augusta, Ga. at the famed Masters Tournament. “The King” inspired countless young players to find themselves through the sport of golf. Palmer will forever be remembered as a pioneer who changed the course of golf’s history.
Stags Fall 2-1 to Hartwick in OT Upcoming This Week: Wednesday, September 28th -Men's Soccer at Siena, 3 p.m. -Women's Soccer vs. Quinnipiac, 3 p.m. -Volleyball at Marist, 7 p.m. Friday, September 30th -Field Hockey at Hofstra, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, October 1st -Men's Golf at MacDonald Cup, All Day -Women's Soccer at Iona, 1 p.m. -Volleyball vs. Niagara, 1 p.m. -Men's Soccer vs. Iona, 4 p.m. Sunday, October 2nd -Softball at Fordham, 11 a.m. -Field Hockey vs. Providence, 1 p.m. -Volleyball vs. Canisius, 1 p.m.
By: Nicholas Rucco Contributing Writer The Men’s Soccer team suffered a heartbreaking loss as they fell 2-1 in overtime to Hartwick College on Sept. 25. Despite the starting lineup featuring five freshmen and only one senior, the Stags were able to stay in the game against a team in Hartwick that has made the national tournament in the past two years. The first half was back and forth with both teams possessing the ball fairly well, but struggling to find shots. However, Fairfield was able to break through the Hartwick defense in the 64th minute, as Steven Valente ‘18 crossed the ball in from the left flank and forward Didirk Angell ‘20 was able to finish with his right foot, scoring on Fairfield’s first shot on
goal to give them the early 1-0 lead. Hartwick answered quickly, as midfielder Jack Donaldson scored in the 72nd minute on a free kick from 20 yards out that deflected off of the wall into the top left corner of the net. The game remained even through to the end of regulation, but in the first overtime period Hartwick forward Mike Rood collected a rebound and finessed the ball into the top right corner of the net in the 97th minute, securing the vicAlfredo Torres /The Mirror tory for Hartwick. Didirk Angell put the Stags ahead 1-0 in the first half. After the game, head coach Carl Rees was impressed by the forth. I’m proud of our guys The Stags will look to build resiliency his team showed. He for the effort that they put in, upon their success during the said, “We had a team in us that after missing two captains and season as they travel out to we played six or seven fresh- another central defender. We Loudonville, N.Y. to take on men, and I think at the end of were good enough to win the Siena College in Thursday’s the day, it was a good game, a game, but we just didn’t get the contest, the team’s first confergood contest, really back and breaks in front of goal.” ence game.
In this week's issue... - Stag Spotlight: Colleen Young '20 (Page 14)
- Stags Sweep Iona For Their Fifth Straight Win (Page 15) - No. 16 Virginia Shuts Out Stags 4-0 (Page 16)
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Stag Spotlight: Colleen Young '20 Makes a Splash at 2016 Paralympics with Bronze By Conor O'Brien Contributing Writer From a young age, Colleen Young ‘20 knew that swimming is something that she loved to do. “I’ve always been very competitive; I’m a pretty competitive person. I’ve been swimming competitively since I was around 8 or 9-years-old.” Young’s passion has already taken her far in life, from taking her to college halfway across the country [as Young hails from St. Louis, Mo.], to competing in the most prestigious international sporting event in the world. This past summer, Young had the opportunity to represent her country on the international stage at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. It wasn’t her first time at the big show; Young had already competed four years ago at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. “There is no feeling to describe it,” said Young on how it felt to represent the United States in the Games. “It was really cool [to meet athletes from other countries], we’re all competitors, but I’m still friends with them.” Making the games is an honor in of itself, and Young easily accomplished that task by setting an American and Pan American record in the 100-meter breaststroke at the paralympic trials. However, Young went above and beyond in her star performance, earning a bronze medal in the 100-meter
I try not to take myself too seriously ... I try not to put pressure on myself. -Colleen Young '20
Contributed by Sports Information Desk Colleen Young looks to carry over her incredible performace in Rio into MAAC competition this year. Her unbelievable success in Brazil gives the freshman an edge as she looks to compete as one of the teams top swimmers this season.
breaststroke and just missing out on another with a fourth place finish in the 100-meter backstroke. “I was surprised,” Young laughed. “The second day we arrived at Rio, I got sick … I knew I had it in me.” Despite her personal success, Young’s favorite memory of the game was supporting her teammates in their competition. “Cheering on my friends and teammates and watching them get medals; there’s nothing like it.” Young looks to bring her experience to Fairfield swimming now that she has returned home. She tries to stay loose, even though her history of success might cause pressure from high expectations. “I try not to take myself too seriously … I try not to put pressure on myself,” Young said. She instead focuses on how she can help the Stags have success as a team.
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“I think we have a very strong team. We’re doing very well in practice; we have a chance to be great in the [Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference].” A team’s success often relies on its intangibles; the pointers that cannot be coached. However, it is clear that Young brings much-needed experience to Fairfield. A capable swimmer who has proven to be good at blocking out pressure in big races, Young has the potential to be a huge asset for the Stags, even in her first year on the team. While it would be easy for someone with these accomplishments to act full of themselves, Young clearly keeps a level head and always looks to self improve. When asked what her personal goals for the year were, instead of something grandiose, she kept her answer simple, and once again with plenty of laughter: “I don’t want to fail any of my classes.”
Your 2016-2017 4x5 Columnists:
Jesse Erickson, Alfredo Torres, Daniel Montgomery and Guest Athlete of the Week, Anne Borea '17
Baseball loses a great young star in José Fernández, what are your thoughts?
Lil Dicky is coming to Fairfield! Satisfied or Nah?
Prez Ball is this Friday, will you make an appearance?
One week left in the MLB season, how is your team looking thus far?
The Fabolous concert was cancelled this past Saturday. What's your reaction?
Heartbreaking.
I could tell you everything you ever wanted to know about him ... he's white, jewish, graduated from Richmond, got famous using a Kickstarter fund, gets inspiration from Larry David and is getting married to me next July.
I will make my last and final appaearance at Prez Ball and I might show up in my German Dress that I will be wearing the following morning so that no one will ever forget me ... Prost!
I can't believe my hero is leaving the MLB ... I'll never forget the time when I met him and he was wearing a purse and then I wanted the purse, which is kind of weird in retrospect ...
I was mostly just sad because 1. Now we are short a story in Vine 2. I knew Alfredo and Creed were very excited 3. His song came on my Spotify and I just wanted to say he came to my school
Terrible loss ... I woke up Sunday Hell to the yeah! Hopefully I get to the news and thought it was a a media pass so I can $ave Dat hoax. Turned out to be true, it just Money. sucks that he was so young and had so much potential. R.I.P José Fernández, you will be missed.
Not sure yet, need a date. Any takers?
The Yankees are making the push! I know they're going to make that Wild Card, Gary Sanchez is going to have to hit a homer every at bat.
So Fab! He texted me beforehand so I knew, it's a New York thing.
Incredibly sad that his girlfriend is pregnant with their child. Rest easy big guy.
His hair is majestic. I can't wait to see this guy in concert.
To the windows, to the wall! I'll be there breaking it down.
Yanks may not make the playoffs, but their young guys are absolute beasts. Future is bright.
I better get refunded ASAP ...
OMG, it's so sad, I can't even
He sounds pretty cool. I don't know any of his work, but I'm sure it will be awesome regardless.
I have a game the next day, so I probably won't.
I went to a Blue Fish game once. When I was in middle school I played in the band and we played the Star Spangled Banner and it was the only basaeball game I went to.
Who?
Anna Borea '17 imagine having to lose a teammate Women's Soccer it's like losing a family member. These girls are my sisters, I can't even imagine getting back on the field after losing a teammate.
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Farewell Big Ticket:
Kevin Garnett Announces Retirement
Flickr/Creative Commons After a 21-year NBA career, Kevin Garnett called it quits this past week, retiring as a Minnesota Timberwolve. Known as the "Big Ticket" to NBA fans, he retired with an MVP reward and a NBA championship.
By Daniel Montgomery Assistant Sports Editor Crazy. Insane. Maniacal. Kevin Garnett was called a lot of things during his 21-year NBA career. Though without a doubt, KG was one of the fiercest competitors to ever step on the hardwood. The ultimate player you would love to have on your team, but hate to play against, the Big Ticket was a game-changing power forward with mind-boggling athleticism, a dynamic post-up game and an unrivaled defensive intensity. Garnett was a quintessential professional in an era when an increasing amount of stars allowed their basketball careers to be swallowed by the draws of endorsements and high profile relationships. The Big Ticket was strictly about business on and off the court, serving as the emotional leader of each team he played on. Whether it be relentlessly trash-talking an opponent throughout the game or pounding the basketball against his head after missing a free throw, Garnett set the tone and made his presence felt every time he stepped on the court. The stories about Garnett’s wild antics on the court go on forever, but two constants remain in all of them: his exceptional work ethic and his heart of a champion. To begin his career, KG was tasked with single-handedly turning around the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves franchise. He did so and then some, leading the T-Wolves to eight straight playoff appearances from 1996 to 2004. After a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2004, the same year that he took home NBA MVP, the Wolves struggled for the next three seasons, failing to give Garnett his shot to win an NBA title.
So when the chance came to leave Minnesota, Garnett bolted to Boston to join fellow superstars Paul Pierce and Ray Allen on the Celtics. His first season was a storybook, as the big three turned the fate of the franchise around leading them to their first NBA championship since the Larry Bird era in the late 80s. The Big Ticket won the 2008 Defensive Player of the Year, anchoring a Boston defense that finished as one of the best statistical units of all time. For the next five seasons, Garnett continued to man the middle for the Celtics, leading them back to the NBA Finals in the 2009-2010 season and to the Eastern Conference finals in the 2011-2012 campaign. After six years in Boston, Garnett was traded to the Brooklyn Nets where he played two injury plagued seasons before returning to his beloved Timberwolves to close out his career. During his illustrious career, Garnett garnered countless awards for this play. He was named to 15 All-Star games and nine NBA All-Defensive First Teams while leading the league in rebounding four different times. Not to be forgotten, KG also hung up his shoes as the Timberwolves all-time leading scorer, averaging 17.8 points per game and 10.0 rebounds per game for his career. All the awards Garnett received during his career only further validate how incredible he was as a player. However, more than anything else, he was one of the greatest leaders to ever grace the NBA hardwood. The game of basketball will miss the most competitive man of our generation, but do not think for a second that we have heard the last from the Big Ticket.
Stags Sweep Iona For Their Fifth Straight Win By Christopher LaZazzera Contributing Writer The Stags recorded their fifth straight win, a 3-0 sweep over the visiting Gaels from Iona on Sept. 25. The Stags remain undefeated in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play, defeating teams including St. Peter’s, Rider, Manhattan and now Iona on their quest to defend the MAAC title. It was an all around team effort with multiple Stags having big performances. Juniors Skylar Day and Sydney Buckley each had a double-double as they over-powered Iona. Day had 12 kills and 10 digs while Buckley dished out 17 assists and recorded 13 digs. Senior Megan O’Sullivan finished with 10 kills and Megan Theiller ‘18 added nine of her own. Sophomore Kaitlyn Fisher and Mayda Garcia ‘20 each posted three and two kills, respectively to add to
Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Junior Skyler Day serves up the ball in a dominant win over the Iona Gaels on Sunday. She racked up 12 kills and 10 digs in the sweep.
the Fairfield attack. Freshman Manuela Nicolini continued to showcase her skills, serving up 12 assists and landing a kill. “I think we played well. Obviously we have a lot of things we are improving on and today was a good match for us to go in and try to focus on the things we’ve been practicing and improving on. We still have a while to go until we know where we want to be, but it was a good game today,” said Day on her team’s performance. Fairfield was stellar on the defensive end too, limiting Iona to a dismal 0.19 hitting percentage. The Gaels (114, 0-3 MAAC) could not get anything going with Theiller, Mallory Bechtold ‘19 and Taylor Rudeen ‘19 leading the Stags with seven digs apiece. Fisher, Garcia, O’Sullivan and Nicolini helped the Stags reach nine total blocks in total, which dampered any hope Iona had of trying to make
it a game. Fairfield’s head coach Todd Kress was happy with the victory, but continued to stress the importance of knowing that it is still early in the season. “We have a lot to do. We definitely have to continue to work on our defensive intensity and treating every point the same. So there’s still a lot of things we need to work on. It’s early; we are only four matches in, so we’re not even 25 percent in yet as far as conference play. We have a long way to go and lots of things to work on,” said Kress. The Stags look to continue their winning ways as they visit the Marist Red Foxes on Wednesday in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. at 7 p.m. They will return to George Bisacca Court at Alumni Hall on Oct. 1 and 2 as Niagara and Canisius come to town for a weekend matchup.
On the Road to a MAAC Championship Infographic by Piktochart, Illustration by Jesse Erickson
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No. 16 Virginia Shuts Out Stags 4-0
Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Senior Julie De Pauew charges up the field as she looks for an opening in the Virginia Cavelier defense. Unfotunately, the Stags offense could not penetrate the stout Cavelier defense in their 4-0 defeat.
By Alfredo Torres Sports Editor Fairfield’s field hockey team hosted No. 16 ranked Virginia on Sept. 25, but was held scoreless as the Cavaliers picked up the 4-0 victory over the Stags. Coming into the game, the Stags have struggled, losing in five consecutive games and looking to bounce back against Virginia. When asked about the team’s preparation to this contest, head coach Jackie Kane stated “we’ve had a really tough schedule this year, some of the games have been 50/50 for us. They were all one goal games, which is really tough on the girls, but we’re just trying to get better every single time.” Virginia dominated most of the game as they finished with 22 shots compared to Fairfield’s seven. The Cavaliers also had a total of eight corner kicks compared to the Stags’ three.
Although Virginia’s offense was clicking to start the game, the Stags defenders were able to put pressure on the Cavs. While the visiting team got off five early shots to start the game, Fairfield was able to hold off the majority of Virginia’s offense, but would allow a goal off a penalty corner off the stick of Erin Shanahan. Going into halftime, the Stags were down by just one, looking to bounce back. The second half would be all Virginia as they pounced all over the Fairfield defense. The Cavaliers carried the momentum from the previous period, as they would score their second goal of the game just four minutes after start of the second half. Virginia’s offense was not over just yet as they would strike again to add two more goals coming just five minutes apart of each, the first coming in the 64th minute followed by another one in the 69th minute. Virginia would finish the
game with a final score of 4-0 as they shutout the Stags to push their losing streak to six. The lone bright spot for the Stags was goalkeeper Caitlin Bennett '17, who finished the game with a total of 11 saves. When asked about Bennett’s contribution to the game, Kane said, “She really kept us in the game and that’s her job, it’s very difficult to have all those scoring opportunities put in front of her and she came up huge, she really did.” “They have to believe, they have to be engaged all the time, their attitude has to stay positive. They have to keep it fun. When their heads get down and it gets discouraging, they fall apart and I want them to keep having fun,” said Kane on what her team needs to do after another heartbreaking loss. The Stags look to bounce back when they travel to Hofstra on Sept. 30, followed by a Sunday home game where they host Providence.
Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Fairfield's field hockey team is currently on a six-game losing streak as their record now stands at 1-8 thus far in the season.
Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Graduate student Hannah Pike sends the ball into the middle, looking for a teammate to knock the ball in. Pike and the Stags look to get back into the win column when they visit the Hofstra Pride.