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With the presidential election only three weeks away, students usually observe the election from only an outside perspective. But on Monday night in the LLBCC, former Time photographer P.F. Bentley gave his audience the inside scoop on the presidential lifestyle through never-before seen images. P.F. Bentley is a former photojournalist and Special Correspondent for Time magazine, but has also been published in the New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, and many other media sources around the world. Bentley was the first photojournalist to depict the House floor in session through images. “I kind of wanted to try a new thing,� said Bentley. “What would it be like to be in the campaign looking out, where I was out looking in? What happened after the show was gone?� Bentley is respected throughout the print and broadcast community for earning access to presidential candidates during their campaigns, accord-
ing to Bentley’s official website. His subjects range from past presidents, such as George Bush and Ronald Reagan, to presidential hopefuls such as Jesse Jackson and Bob Dole. Bentley photographed Bill
“I kind of wanted to try a new thing. What would it be like to be in the campaign looking out, where I was out looking in? What happened after the show was gone?�
-P. F. Bentley Clinton during his run for president. Clinton agreed over a hand shake that Bentley could shoot whatever he wanted. Clinton requested that Bentley traveled with him and would never repeat what he had heard.
Bentley ended up covering Clinton’s first presidential run in 1991 to 1992 and also the last week of his presidency. One of Bentley’s images was chosen by Clinton to be displayed in his living room, according to Bentley. The picture portrays Bill and Hilary Clinton physically exhausted, lying together on a couch after a pizza meeting. To Clinton, it portrayed much more than an image of him and his wife. Bentley said that Clinton thought it “told the tale of how hard the campaign is, what happens to you.� Bentley not only described the behind-the-scene moments he captured of the president, but also of history. He was in the White House when the twin towers fell in New York City. Bentley captured Bush and other politicians in his photographs while crucial decisions were being made. Yet Bentley thought, “For the first time, we were one country.� He described the Republicans and the Democrats being in the same room, and putting aside differences for the sake of the American people.
do a deal. They could argue all day out there, but in the evening time they go out. There’s a lot of hate, so who pays for it? All of us do.�
A l though he witnessed this unity that was present during 9/11, he also saw it fall apart because of the nature of political parties. Bentley left Time magazine 10 years ago and is currently a documentary filmmaker and editor for corporate clients, according to his website. Bentley now lives on a small island in Hawaii and describes it as “a good balance.� He hopes to retire in the near future. At the closing of the event, Bentley was asked if he still has hope for the future of America. “Yeah, I got hope,� said Bentley. “I got hope that like one day, that bulb will go off, and they’ll say, ‘Why are you arguing?’ And you know, when you look at the older guys, they knew how to
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4VSWFZ SFFWBMVBUFT DSJUFSJB GPS BDBEFNJD JOUFHSJUZ By Molly Leidig Contributing Writer Student responses will ultimately determine changes to Fairfield University’s policy on academic integrity. The school’s regulations define academic integrity as intellectual honesty. Beginning Oct. 22, an academic integrity survey is being launched via student mailboxes. The goal of this survey is “to paint an accurate picture of our own campus attitudes, compare those with other campuses and in doing so engage the campus community in a conversation about integrity,� according to Dr. Kathy Nantz, professor of Economics and head of the survey task force. The results of the survey will be returned in December. But where does Fairfield stand at the moment? An informal survey of 29 students shows a preview of what the survey may reveal. It found several results regarding cheating, including: r All 29 students have witnessed another student openly and purposely cheating. r 11 students admitted to
openly and purposely cheating themselves. r Roughly 25 percent of the students felt guilty and undeserving of a grade they received in the past. r 22 students felt angry and bothered when witnessing another student cheat. If most people become angry with others for cheating, why do students cheat? Some students argued that they turn to cheating as a coping mechanism for heavy workloads, and they feel as if it is their only escape from the demanding college schedule. Other students feel pressured to succeed and believe cheating is their only option to do well. �Society puts so much importance on GPA and succeeding in the classroom and with some courses, no matter how hard I study, I know I am not going to live up to these high standards,� said a junior named Alex, who prefers that her last name remain unknown. “Cheating, with the possibility of getting caught, was worth the risk
for me because I feel good about myself when I get good grades.� But Fairfield isn’t the only
school with a cheating problem. One of the most famous cheating scandals comes from the United States Military Academy at West Point. The school prides itself on honesty and states on their website that their mission is to prepare each graduate to be “a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country.� In addition, their code of honor that simply reads, “A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.� Yet this code of honor was severely violated. In a 1976 cheating scandal, more than 150 cadets resigned or were expelled for cheating on a take-home electrical engineering exam, according to an article in The Wall Street Journal. A more recent scandal at Harvard shows another example of how no school is superior when it comes to cheating.
An examination given at Harvard was “open book, open note, open Internet�, but there was one other small rule: �students may not discuss the exam with others.� Although still under investigation, it is suspected that more than half of the class of over 250 students “inappropriately collaborated or plagiarized on that exam,� according to CNN. When approached, the students at Harvard were bewildered that they were even being accused of cheating. �It’s horrible when any student cheats or is accused of cheating. But, we look to Harvard as one of the world’s leader institutions in education, and as a leader, we look for more from places like Harvard,� said American ethicist Bruce Weinstein. Based on these occurrences, there seems to be much confusion regarding academic honesty in universities nationwide. Fairfield has exhibited similar confusion in the informal survey when 29 students questioned whether their behaviors could be considered academic dishonesty. Fairfield University has caught
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One in four. Every two minutes, someone in the United States is sexually assaulted. On a college campus, one in four women have survived rape or faced attempted rape; however, less than 20 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Numbers reveal facts, but when the numbers aren’t representative of incidents, it is important remember that crime is more than numbers. Sexual assault is the most underreported crime, according to Director of Public Safety Todd Pelazza. Why would a victim of such a horrible crime not want to report it? When victims discuss the incident, whether to a police officer or counselor, they often feel as though they are reliving it. This can interfere with the healing process. Worse, victims can have misconceptions of blame, and they are afraid that they somehow caused the attacker to target them. Because of a campus culture of casual hookups and binge drinking, students assume that sexual assault is not a crime and should not be reported. But, reporting these crimes can stop the perpetrator from acting again, and there are many people working to end the violence. Influence of Campus Culture It’s 11:00 a.m. on Sunday,
collect DNA evidence, which is critical in putting the assaulter behind bars. Ending the violence is not limited to those who have experienced it. “You don’t necessarily have to be a statistic to change the statistics,� stated Quinones. By offering support and being aware of triggers for victims, students can combat sexual assault. Campus Initiatives
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Junior Astrid Quinones, director of Take Back the Night 2012, explained that survivors submit their stories to her to be read during the vigil, and they are usually acquaintance situations or a result of too much alcohol. She said, “Just because there isn’t always a face to the number of one out of four victims, the victim knows the face of those who hurt them.� The Jeanne Clery Crime report, mandated by the federal government and based on the calendar year, shows that Fairfield University does not match the one in four statistic. The reason? “They’re dating situations, they’re hookup situations. There’s alcohol involved,� reiterated Pelazza. If students read the Clery report and discover that there weren’t any assaults in 2011, they may think, “We’re safe. It’s not affecting us here.�
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But they can’t be too sure. Sexual assault happens everywhere. Combating Sexual Assault Every number comes with a story. “The violence never stops and there are those who continue to struggle for the rest of their lives because of that one incident. They need a voice,� said Quinones. Every time an assault is reported, Department of Public Safety is required to release a description of the assault and the attacker. These reports can prevent a future assault and help solve the one reported. “Evidence is there forever,� explained Pelazza. Victims can go to the hospital after a report is made to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases and to
Fairfield University provides many resources to help victims and inform students. Whether you attend a self-defense class, participate in the Jane Doe No More organization or inform a CSA (Campus Security Authority) about an incident that occurred, you can help combat sexual assault. “This is such an important topic that is not the responsibility of just one department on campus,� explained Pelazza. “It has to be a campus-wide initiative. It’s very difficult for one entity alone.� Crime is more than a number on the Clery report. Sexual assault is more than the “one in four� statistic. Each number represents a person with a tragic experience that needs to be recognized. Quinones explained, “I wish we didn’t have to tell stories in order to understand that it’s wrong and should be prevented. But we are emotional human beings that connect when we hear someone break down.�
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'BJSmFME PąFST nV TIPUT PO DBNQVT By Kate Gaudet Contributing Writer
200,000 hospitalizations. 36,000 deaths. Up to 20 percent of the U.S. population infected. The cause? Influenza. Fairfield University is working to combat these statistics by offering students, faculty and staff a chance to get the flu vaccine. Though students could get the vaccination on Tuesday, Oct. 16, the Health Center will be offering vaccinations again on Thursday, Nov. 1, from noon to 4 p.m. in the BCC. The vaccination costs 30 dollars and the nasal mist costs 40 dollars. The Health Center accepts cash, checks, student charges or stag bucks. Your receipt can also be submitted to your insurance for a rebate. Getting the flu shot is important not only because influenza is a viral infection, but also because it is highly contagious. The symptoms of the flu include hacking cough, high fever, intense body aches, headache, and usually some congestion and sore throat. Complication may include pneumonia, bronchitis and sinusitis. The Health Center recommends everyone in the Fairfield community to get a flu shot.
“The flu shot is safe and effective. The college environment makes it difficult to avoid the flu when it is circulating. Students with the flu typically must rest in bed. Students often miss a week of classes,” says Julia A. Duffy, MS, APRN, BC, Director of the Student Health Center. Every year the flu shot is improved to prevent people from catching the ever-changing infectious disease. Consequently, the flu shot you got last year will not protect you from the flu this year. It takes about two weeks for the protective antibodies to be produced by the immune system. Therefore, the Health Center encourages everyone to get the flu shot as soon as possible. Also, it is very important that students with conditions such as asthma, diabetes and other chronic health conditions receive the influenza vaccine. However, all students who wish to avoid the flu are encouraged to be vaccinated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the viruses in the flu shot are inactivated, so you cannot get the flu from a flu shot. The risk of a flu shot causing serious harm or death is extremely small. However, a vaccine, like any
medicine, can rarely cause serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. Almost all people who get the influenza vaccine have no serious problems from it. For those who are afraid of needles, there is the option of the nasal spray (FluMist). Although, the nasal spray is a live vaccine, the virus is weakened so that it cannot cause the flu. However, people who receive the nasal spray may experience flu-like symptoms according to the CDC. Some side effects of getting the flu shot include soreness, redness at the injection site, a low-grade fever, aches and coldlike symptoms. Some side effects of getting the nasal spray include runny nose, headache, sore throat, cough, vomiting, muscle aches and mild cold symptoms. The student Health Center is not the only place to get the vaccination locally. CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens in Fairfield all offer it for $20 to $25. Despite statistics as to why people should get the vaccination, students have mixed feelings about getting the flu shot. Junior Dana Charles got the flu shot on Tuesday. She said, “My arm is kind of sore, but I’ve
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shots are too expensive.” Senior Vitch Jean-Jacques isn’t planning on getting the shot, though. “I feel I don’t really need it. I rarely get sick so I feel it is not necessary.”
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Last Thursday’s Vice Presidential Debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan highlighted many hot button issues currently up for debate within the political community. A Gallup poll conducted between Sept. 6 to Sept. 9 indicated that 72 percent of Americans believe policy regarding the troubled economy is the most impor-
tant voting issue. However, many political pundits believe that, due in part to the Vice Presidential debate, the issue of abortion and contraception rights will be magnified in the coming weeks. On Thursday, Vice President Biden restated his and the Obama campaign’s position on abortion. Although both men are Christians, they believe that federal and state governments should not be able to impede on a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions. Paul Ryan affirmed the Romney campaign’s stance, which states, that life begins at conception and that abortion should only be permitted in cases of rape, incest or if the mother’s life is threatened. Many political pundits believe the discussion of this issue during the debate will only intensify the issue due to the controversy surrounding a statement made a few months ago by Republican congressman Todd Akin of Missouri. On Aug. 12, Akin defined certain types of rape as “legitimate” and that victims of such rape rarely get pregnant because their bodies prevent it. The comment by Akin was proven to be false and he
later apologized and recanted. Taylor Sassu ’15 stated, “Todd Akin’s comments really called into question the Republican Party’s stance on abortion rights. If members of the party like Todd Akin logically believe that about a woman’s body, how can they be trusted to create and sign legislation into law regarding abortion?” Some pundits believe the abortion issue could also invite discussion regarding the political furor behind a contraception mandate proposed by President Obama early in the year. In February, President Obama initially announced a plan that would have forced Catholic hospitals to pay for contraception as part of their patients’ insurance plans. Due to political backlash, Obama later worked out a plan in which insurance companies would indirectly pay for the contraception in place of the hospitals. “Many people felt that this mandate infringed upon the Catholic Church’s religious freedom because contraception is against Church teachings. Although President Obama changed his policy, I believe the move hurt him politically,” said Jake Ruskan ’15. Yet, ultimately what matters in the upcoming presidential election is whether voters feel Mitt Romney or Barack Obama better represent their own view and the view of the American people on the two issues. Likely
voter Jordan Freeman ‘13 says, “I feel that President Barack Obama best represents the views of the American people when it comes to contraceptive and abortion issues. The President takes a handsoff approach and allows women to make their own choices in handling these issues with their bodies. I would be assumed that a majority of Americans would prefer to keep their personal, legal decisions out of the hands of the government and those not directly involved in their lives.” On the other hand, likely voter Tom Zaleski ‘14 says, “I believe Mitt Romney best represents the American people on abortion and contraception policy. Regarding abortion, the majority of Americans are Christians and believe that life begins at conception. I also felt that the Obama administration mandate that the Catholic Church pay for their patients contraception was a violation of first amendment rights and Mitt Romney was critical of that initial decision.” Gallup, as of Feb. 27,
found that 72 percent of Americans feel the contraception mandate is unconstitutional. As of May 9, Gallup found that 50 percent of Americans are pro-life, while 41 percent are pro-choice. The poll found that women are 6 percent more likely to be pro-choice and men are 7 percent more likely to be pro-life.
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Thursday, 10/11 12:06 a.m. – A Village resident reported a burglary where a variety of items including jewelry were stolen 10:13 p.m. – A grease fire set off alarms in a from their room. Dolan Hall apartment. Apartment residents extinguished the flame before DPS arrived. 1:41 a.m. – A Townhouse burglary was reported in which a student’s flat screen TV was broken. 11:01 p.m. - An Area Coordinator reported a narcotics violation in a Townhouse. DPS referred 3:08 a.m. – A Village resident was caught with mari- one person to Student Conduct in the incident. juana and referred to student conduct. Saturday, 10/11 Monday, 10/8 4:31 a.m. – DPS found a non-student sleeping 2:17 a.m. - DPS assisted Fairfield Police in the in the Barone Campus Center. The person was case of a student’s vehicle being taken from the identified and issued a Criminal Trespass Warnbeach without permission. All parties involved ing (CTW). were identified but Fairfield Police Department investigation is ongoing. 11:09 a.m. - The CTW recipient from hours earlier was seen again in the BCC and arrested by 1:07 p.m. – A student reported their vehicle van- Fairfield Police for trespassing. dalized near the Townhouses. No suspects have been identified. Sunday, 10/14 5:20 p.m. – Another car was reported vandalized 12:35 a.m. – A student became argumentative in the Jogues parking lot. after being asked to present identification at the main gate and was referred to Student Conduct. Wednesday, 10/10 4:16 a.m. - The odor of marijuana led to the arrest of a Quad resident after DPS investigated their room. The case was referred to student conduct and a dean was notified.
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Friday, Oct. 19 Head to the bookstore in town to hear alumnus and Afghanistan war veteran, Colin D. Halloran ‘12, read from his award-winning book of poetry “Shortly Thereafter.” The event is from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 Come out for Alumni and Family weekend! The day will offer a variety of on-campus events and activities. Events will start at 9 a.m. and go until 11 p.m. Monday, Oct.22 Get your head in the game! Go to The Levee for Monday Night Football from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Lions vs. Bears.
Tuesday, Oct. 23 Head to the Oak Room to take a rape aggression defense class from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Don't be another turkey By Leigh Tauss Contributing Writer
Traffic is halted on Bellermine Road as a half dozen turkeys make a painfully slow crossing, the largest male of the bunch straddling the yellow line as if confused as to what direction he just came from. A car honks and he flaps his wings pathetically - really, just for show - as (clearly) his body has never left the ground. He scuttles out of harm’s way, oblivious to the fact that he just made someone late for class. The turkeys are taking over. And we’re letting them. A brief history of this “majestic� creature: Wild turkeys are native to the state. We all know the story of the Pilgrims, how they supposedly pow-wowed with the Indians and served up Mr. Gobble-Gobble as the main course. What you probably didn’t hear was that by the early 19th century hunting, deforestation and a series of brutal winters eradicated the population of wild turkeys in Connecticut. Despite several unsuccessful attempts at restoration, turkeys remained absent from the state until the 1970s when they were finally artificially reintroduced. Needless to say, this reintroduction was a little too successful. So many turkeys now roam the state that sportsmen are actually encouraged to have a go at them. If we give these birds an inch, they take a mile. If we Fairfield stu-
dents don’t want to get squeezed out of our own turf, we need to take action against these insolent birds. Every time you break for a passing tom, pamper it with leftover bagel crumbs, or Instagram it into a photo you are only reinforcing what the turkey already believes to be true that they are in control. Humorous as this may seem when prescribed to a walking paperweight, it becomes a lot less funny when you realize that the majority of Americans harbor delusions just as grand. As the general election steadily approaches, politicians left and right fatten us up with a stuffing rendered from dissatisfaction and fear. But then again, many students ask themselves, what’s the point? A little over a decade ago we watched George W. Bush seize the throne despite Al Gore scoring the majority of the popular vote. We always fail to remember that what determines the outcome of the election isn’t our tiny little turkey-vote for president. It’s the outcome of the local election. I nearly choked on Diet Coke last week in Barone when I heard a girl ask, “Who the hell is Chris Murphy?� Granted, she’s likely from out of state, but still the level of apathy abounding statements such as this fills a vacuum larger than the space between a turkey’s skull and brain. Are we no better than the insidious birds: oblivious to political climate, apathetic, simply foraging for our
next meal? Don’t let the false sense of control wafting as the weeks count down to the election deter you from realizing how little power we do have, and how precious that power is. Not just in some ethereal symbolic way, but right here, right now, in Connecticut, one of the most stratified states in the country, a war is being waged between the strong-arm of business and the routinely silenced voice of the disenfranchised. In Danbury, healthcare workers circled a curb for weeks protesting unfair changes in their labor union contracts this summer. From July through to August, at least fifty a day sat out in the scorching heat waiting for someone to listen. And every day a thousand turkeys turned their heads because for them, the cars still stopped when they crossed the road. One day they won’t be so lucky. The turkeys really are taking over and not just on campus. Across the country ignorance and apathy spread like cancer. We are lucky to be in such an affluent area where the effects of this are seemingly invisible, but just drive up to Danbury and see for yourself. Don’t be surprised if the nurses and aids who might save your life one day are still out there, shivering on that curb. They say it’s going to be a close race. Don’t be another turkey.
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Textbooks may be GPA-friendly, but they aren't eco-friendly By Jay Polansky Contributing writer
“Each year, approximately 30 million trees are used to make books sold in the United States — 1,153 times the number of trees in New York City’s Central Park,” according to the Green Press Initiative, a non-profit group that encourages the production of more environmentally-friendly books. You probably have your own mini-forest in your backpack: a few hundred pages of statistics here, a thousand pages of biology there, then throw in a thousand more pages of Chaucer - you get the idea. With all the books we have to buy or rent, we consume a lot of paper. But the availability of new textbook technology raises this question: is there a more ecofriendly way to read for school? One of the obvious solutions are textbooks for tablets like iPads, Kindles and Nooks. They provide convenience and portability, and a lighter substitute for a heavy backpack full of books. Tablets also produce their own pollution. According to The New York Times, one e-reader requires the extraction of 33 pounds of minerals, 79 gallons of water, and 100 kilowatt hours of fossil GVFMT XIJDI SFTVMU JO QPVOET PG
By Kaitlin McEwan Contributing writer Biden’s parents taught him many things, except manners. During the first presidential debate, Obama seemed to be missing in action. Well, after the vice presidential debate last week, Joe Biden should have been, too! He was rude. He talked non-stop, and did not further the discussion in a serious way. Paul Ryan came into this debate with the desire to have a serious conversation and speak about important issues. Biden did not allow this to happen. He constantly spoke over Ryan, flashing his inappropriate Cheshire cat smile. Biden came into this debate with one goal in mind: to erase the awful opinions that people had about Obama after his poor performance in the first presidential debate. He tried hard to convince that the Democratic team will fight for their beliefs. However, his lack of manners undermined the effectiveness of his attacks. Biden should just have a debate with himself. He clearly loves the sound of his own voice, and doesn’t really care about what anyone else has to say. He should just stare at himself in a mirror and record it so
carbon dioxide. But is there a point, even with the negative environmental impact, where it makes more sense to purchase a tablet instead of a physical textbook? The Times concluded, “the adverse health impacts from making one e-reader are estimated to be 70 times greater than those from making a single book.” The Times does not differentiate between a short acid-free paperback and a lengthy, glossy textbook, so it will take fewer than 70 textbooks to justify the purchase of a tablet. If you are a freshman or a sophomore, and you plan on downloading most of your textbooks on a tablet, purchasing a tablet may be more environmentally friendly than purchasing several textbooks. The environmental costs don’t stop at the manufacturing of the tablet. Tablets need charging, and unless you have one of those
he can listen back and realize how bad he sounded. Ryan tried to stop Biden from his constant interruptions by saying, “Mr. Vice president, I know you’re under a lot of duress to make up for lost ground, but I think people would be better served if we don’t keep interrupting each other.” FOX News came up with a great description of the event. FOX compared Biden’s constant interruptions to, “being trapped in a bar next to a know-it-all drunk. Biden wasn’t drinking but he reinforced why he only got 1 percent of the vote when he ran for president four years ago.” Ryan made a favorable impression. Biden reinforced the fact that he is, indeed, a blow hard. Ryan helped his ticket into the White House, and Biden hurt his. And, for America, we all unfortunately lost our opportunity to hear a serious debate. Many independent voters will remember Biden’s inappropriate and bizarre behavior - certainly not in a good way. Vice President Biden lost on style and was a major turnoff with his disrespectful, arrogant conduct. Congressman Ryan was steady and played it safe. Has Biden not heard the saying, “slow and steady wins the race?” A majority of Americans today don’t fully follow politics and really only know what they see on television. After the vice presidential debate, we will remember our friend Joe’s grimacing Cheshire cat smile not serving him well.
cool solar chargers in your dorm room, chances are the energy is coming from a non-renewable energy source. You could also view a e-textbook on a laptop, but they consume electricity too. Another solution is to rent a physical textbook through a site like Chegg, or even Amazon.com, but since you are buying the right to use the book for a semester, and not actually buying the title to the book, you can’t resell
it. Like with the e-textbooks, whatever money you spend on a rental is gone forever once you hit the ‘rent’ button. But also similar to e-textbooks, rentals are cheaper. They might make sense in some cases, especially if you think the book is going to drastically decrease in value over the semester. Rental services are good for the environment because they encourage sharing. Multiple students will read the same book, so stu-
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dents will demand less books, and hopefully publishers will print less of them. But textbook rentals don’t change the fact that the book had to be printed -- perhaps with soy ink on recycled paper, which, too, has an environmental cost -and with the ever-changing world necessitating constant revisions, textbook rental companies have to buy replacements often. Keep in mind some of the easiest and least costly solutions might not require renting a textbook or purchasing a tablet. Have a friend in the same class? Why not buy or possibly rent a textbook and share it? Does the library have a copy? Maybe study there. The library does not have every textbook, but if enough people ask for a certain title, they might carry it. And you might not have a friend in every class, but Fairfield is a small school, so chances are you do. These suggestions might mitigate the environmental impacts of textbooks, but how ever you choose to study, you will probably negatively impact the environment in some way. It seems the most eco-friendly way to read for class is to simply not purchase or rent any form of a textbook, and not read for class at all. But this alternative is certainly not “GPA-friendly.”
Will you venture abroad?
How studying abroad may be the best memory you make during your four years in college By Jamie Gallerani Contributing writer
If you asked me about some of the things that have been the most memorable for me after almost four years in college, I wouldn’t say living in the Townhouses or hanging out at the beach. Although those things have been important, the thing that has impacted me the most is my semester studying abroad in Florence, Italy. My time abroad taught me more than any class ever could, not only about the world, but about myself, my values and my passions. Part of the reason I decided to attend Fairfield University was due to the fact that I’d heard so many good things about the study abroad program. However, when the time came to sign up and go, I was hesitant. I was reluctant to leave my friends during my junior year, I was uneasy about the money that I would have to spend, and I was overwhelmed with all of the planning that I would have to do. If you’re thinking about going abroad for a year, a semester, or even during the summer, you might have some of the same worries. You might feel you’ll miss your fellow Stags too much, and questions about whether or
not you’ll like your new roommates or host family could be holding you back. However, your friends from Fairfield will still be here when you return. More importantly, it’s inevitable that you’ll click with other students while you’re abroad, because everybody is there to experience new things and meet new people. I was lucky enough to meet people who I grew to love, and who I now consider some of my best friends. As for host families, I have yet to meet anybody who didn’t end up feeling that their host family was like their real family by the end of their stay. In terms of cost, it can be daunting trying to figure out how to budget your money while you’re away, and one thing that can get expensive is traveling. I had the opportunity to visit multiple European countries while I was abroad, and I found out that the sooner you learn about your options and begin to book trips, the more money you’ll save in the long run. While in Europe, my friends and I discovered various student travel agencies that were cheap easy to use and catered to American students. One of our GBWPSJUFT XBT #VT BMQT XIJDI is a top-rated company that makes traveling during breaks or on weekend trips stress-free and affordable. I loved seeing
&VSPQF XJUI #VT BMQT BOE OPX that they offer summer getaways from the U.S., I’m more tempted than ever to head back to Europe after graduation. Going abroad not only provides you with new opportunities to travel and experience new things, but one of the best reasons to go abroad is that it looks good to prospective employers. Employers want to know that the people they hire are flexible risktakers who can hold their own in a multicultural setting. Get involved with service learning that you’re passionate about, or sign up for an internship while you’re abroad. You have to admit, “international internship” would look good on your resume. For those of you who are still wondering if studying abroad is the right thing for you, I urge you to take a chance and go for it. Although I admit that there were challenges with adjusting to a new cultural setting, I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. I’m awed by what I saw, passionate about what I learned, and I had the time of my life. All of the people I’ve spoken to have said the same thing, regardless of what country or continent they went to. I envy those who still have the study abroad experience ahead of them; it’s an opportunity that I’d give anything to have again.
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45 minute increment. The town of Fairfield is hosting its first ever restaurant week, featuring over 30 restaurants with price-fixed discounted $10 and $15 lunches and $20 and $30 dinners, among other discounted items on their menus. Restaurant week started on Sunday, Oct. 14, and will continue through Saturday, Oct. 20. This is the time to take out that limited student cash flow and put it toward a meal other than Barone, the Stag or Angelo’s turnovers. Several of the restaurants fea-
tured are well-known and visited by Fairfield students, such as Colony Grill, Archie Moore’s, Centro and Wild Rice. But there is a new twist to these student frequented hot spots, such as a $10 dinner at Archie’s and two pizzas and two Heineken drafts for $20 at Colony Grill. “It is nice to be a part of it,” said Mike Swezey, manager of Colony Grill. “Restaurant week helps the town bring in more people and excitement.”
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While some students may choose to stick with their familiar eateries, others may take advantage of the restaurants that are usually beyond their college budget, such as 55 Wine Bar & Restaurant, Osianna, Bonda and Old Post Tavern. “It’s a great opportunity for a great meal on a college budget,â€? said restaurant week participant Gabriel Garcia ’13. Zagat, a food, dĂŠcor, service and money reviewer of restaurants worldwide from New York to Beijing, rates these categories on a scale from zero to 30 and provides an estimated price per person. Bonda received a 27 overall for food, 22 for dĂŠcor, 25 for service and $55 per person, while Osianna received a 25 overall for food, 21 for dĂŠcor, 23 for service and $44 per person. And for this week only, one could indulge in a $30 price-fixed, three course meal at Bonda, offering dishes such as pan-roasted arctic char and fettuccine with a threemeat and porcini ragu. Osianna’s restaurant week menu has dishes such as beef skirt steak and fettuccine with ossobuco. “As a college student trying to
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Participating Restaurants
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to a beautiful town,� said the manager of Old Post Tavern, who believes restaurant week is a good deal and a way to try different foods. Old Post Tavern is offering a $15 three-course lunch and $30
three-course dinner, featuring dishes such as pumpkin ravioli, organic salmon and jumbo lump crab cake. Resident of Fairfield and Operations Assistant at Fairfield University Susan Victor is very excited about Restaurant Week and her upcoming $20 dinner at Quattro Pazzi, which features a “price-fixed menu that is very alluring.� “It’s an affordable way to get together with friends,� says Victor. For people who haven’t been able to eat at some of these restaurants, Victor finds the Restaurant Week prices to be a great incentive. Restaurant Week also features a passport promotion, which is available at participating restaurants. The passports will be stamped at each restaurant visited, and once the passport has been stamped from two or more places, the holder is eligible for a raffle drawing with the top prize of a night’s stay with deluxe accommodations at Southport Delamar. More information about the passport program, participating restaurants and various lunch and dinner menus are available online at www.fairfieldct.org/rw.
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Apathy shrouds Japanese garden By Crystal Rodriguez Contributing Writer
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un Fact: Fairfield University has a Japanese garden. “Students don’t care,� said student David Velasquez ’14. Jouges Residential Assistant Josh Beebe ’14 held a mediation program for his residents at the Japanese garden located behind Bellarmine Hall this Sunday. Not one student attended. After waiting 30 minutes for attendees, Beebe canceled the program, but he plans to reschedule. Beebe said he wasn't upset or mad, he figured students were preoccupied with the miscellaneous tasks that usually get put off until Sunday. Even if the program is rescheduled, there is doubt the turnout will be popular. “It really doesn’t mean anything to students,� said Velasquez about the garden. Velasquez visits the garden during finals to relax in the midst of the mounting stress. He explained that when in the garden, he feels like he is not at Fairfield anymore, and the detachment is refreshing. Unfortunately, Velasquez said
he has not been up to the garden since last semester’s finals. Sophomore Farheen Khan visited the garden in the summer, however, and found it to be unkempt. “The area did not seem preserved. They weren’t taking care of it very well,� said Khan. According to Khan, the garden has a lot of potential for students: events, classes, meditation and even picnics can be held in the garden. But the some students claim administrators are not recognizing that potential. “They don’t really care about it. It’s not popular. They [would] rather have new sidewalks that the public sees,� said Velasquez. Khan shares similar sentiments. Khan said the administration is focused on attracting new students, and because they don't show the Japanese garden on tours, it is not a pressing issue. Velasquez said he thinks the lack of maintenance and attention is a shame. If the garden was advertised and students knew it was an option for relaxation, the garden would be used. But according to Velasquez, the administrators have lost sight of the spiritual benefits
and the well-being of the students; it becomes a money issue. But even beyond the spirituality and peace of mind of the student body, “we have lost a piece of culture,� said Velasquez. The Japanese garden, commonly referred to by students as the Zen garden, has been around since before Fairfield. The garden was designed in 1926 by Arthur Schurcliff for the Walter B. Lashar Family. The Lashar’s home is what we now call Bellarmine Hall. The Japanese garden was one of the many gardens that surrounded the house. Lashar most likely treated the garden as a kind of entertainment to show his guests after dinner parties, according to Dr. Katherine Schwab, professor of art history. The Lashars were well traveled and had spent time in China and Japan. Therefore, the garden was true to the Japanese manner, wrote Schurcliff in a letter to a resident Jesuit. In this letter, the Jesuit Anthony J. Eiardi describes how “the running water in the channels sparkles in the sunlight, and the sound of water GARDEN
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On display: officer serves, protects and paints
By Nicoletta Richardson News Assistant Editor
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call it "Shadow Ball in Jasper’s Town" and took a look back at segregated baseball, and how it was an Americanization process for those individuals,� said Corey. “So I’m trying to depict their story, and it’s different.� Corey said that since he was the oldest child out of his family, he felt the need to protect and serve, so he took on the public safety position at Fairfield. Corey also made a point that it’s not all of who he is, and that every person has different facets that complete them. “I think that everyone has a story to tell, whether it’s something they verbalize, whether it’s something they demonstrate,� said Corey. “That’s just my form that I use for self expression and it’s something, like I said, that I just had an aptitude for and something I enjoy." The art exhibit can be viewed along the staircase on the way up to the second floor of the bookstore. Nancy Quinn, bookstore community relations coordinator, expressed interest in the connection between the baseball league and Bridgeport. “It’s so unique,� said Quinn. “It really shows a piece of history within the bookstore.� Corey expressed that through depicting the stories of Negro League Baseball, he felt that he had a story to tell. For him, it also serves as a form of self-therapy and as an education process. But with his job at Fairfield, sometimes the balance can be difficult.
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“You’ve got to make the time, it’s hard, and we’ve got a rotated schedule,� said Corey. “We’re going to try a permanent schedule for a while, so maybe that’ll help balance some of my time where I can get more easel time in there.�
In the near future, Corey would like to continue his artistic career through starting a project on the Jesuit tradition because he is impressed by the history of the Jesuits and their mission, along with their global contribution. It’s a legacy
that he would like to depict in his artwork, just as he had with "Shadow Ball" in Jasper’s Town. Students can check out his latest artwork and exhibits at www.artmyduane.com
Alternate Routes edges mainstream
By MaryKate Callahan Contributing Writer
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over the falls adds to the peaceful atmosphere.� These pools of sparkling water have long been abandoned. The garden once had lanterns, a Buddha statue and a replica of Mt. Fujiyama that would smoke through a chimney running inside of the sculpture. An article in Fairfield’s digital archives describes the garden with three red wooden bridges, fish, pond lilies and a small sampan (a Japanese fishing boat) that would run down the channels. The giant Torii (a traditional Japanese gate) that marked the en-
trance of the garden has long fallen, along with the entertainment and visitors that once brought the garden to life. Director of Bellarmine Museum Dr. Jill Deupi explained that our cultural memory is short and so the garden is not a priority anymore. Many members of the Fairfield community hope to see the Japanese garden maintained to honor its past intention, said Schwab. But maintenance of the garden would require grant funding and a fulltime gardener. If students don’t use the garden, it may not be worth the investment. Velasquez found an alternative
solution: “We are the ones who appreciate it, so we should maintain it and ask administration for the resources.� A collective effort from the students might make the grant more attractive to donors, but this would require a dedicated task force to follow through with the process. Beebe thinks the garden is trapped in a paradox: The seclusion and obscurity of the garden offers peace of mind, but also deters students from the garden. For now, the garden straddles the past and the present, offering a haven for the wandering student.
Sitting in a booth at the Levee, occasionally being interrupted by the voice over the intercom informing people that their chicken turnovers were ready, the indie-rock band The Alternate Routes sat back and enjoyed a beer as they talked about music, making it big and how it all began at Fairfield University. Several of the band’s members have graduated from Fairfield University, including lead vocalist Tim Warren ‘03, lead guitarist Eric Donnelly ’01 and drummer Kurt Leon ‘07. It was through their connection at Fairfield that all of these musicians met each other and eventually came together to form The Alternate Routes. “You know what’s funny, Tim, I don’t think I ever even told you this‌ The first time I ever saw you play was actually here at the Levee,â€? Donnelly said. The two officially met a few days later, after a friend of Warren’s walked up to Donnelly at a townhouse party and said that she was going to give his number to Warren. While Donnelly was mostly just confused as to how the girl had his number, Warren ended up reaching out to him a few days later and the two played together for the first time at the Quick Center dur-
ing the spring Pops concert. By the time both men had graduated from Fairfield, they had plans to move to Bridgeport where they would continue making music together and work on their first EP, which was released in 2003, titled “This is When.â€? They have released several albums over the last decade but are convinced that the best is yet to come. “You always think the thing you’re doing is the best thing you’ve ever done or else you wouldn’t do it,â€? Donnelly said. The Alternate Routes are scheduled to play on campus at the Quick Center this coming Friday, Oct. 19 in celebration of Alumni Weekend. Tickets are currently being sold at the Quick Center box office. Tickets are free for Fairfield University students, $20 for alumni and $25 for the general public. The band is excited not only to revisit the very stage where it all began, but also to continue to show fans and people who have never heard of them before the hard work, dedication and genuine passion that comes standard with every song. “We’ve bet the last 10 years of our lives on the fact that people will like it ‌ it’s something worth seeing,â€? Warren said. ALTERNATE ROUTES
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Currently, The Alternate Routes are working on producing several individual singles that continue to showcase the band’s hearty, homegrown sound and thoughtful lyrics. Most recently, they have released a song called “Rewind� on their official website, which they worked on and produced in Nashville, Tenn. They hope that these various singles will eventually culminate into their next album. In addition to producing more songs, the band is also taking a step back and assessing some of the unmusical aspects of the music business that may reveal why they are still relatively unknown. On the subject of making it big, Warren said, “We’ve been so close to being one of the bands that everybody knows about, but, you know, we aren’t. We are friends and contemporaries with a lot of bands that you do know, and we’ve seen that happen.� Donnelly said, “It’s like a puzzle. You just have to figure out how to put all these things together and what makes something click and what makes something stand out. You never know. What we’re trying to do now is just own those details a little more.� The Alternate Routes are currently trying to own these various details by themselves, as they are
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make the people who like you happy,� Donnelly said. One of the ways that The Alternate Routes communicate with their fans (other than their music, of course) is through their social media presence. Like many bands, The Alternate Routes appreciate the opportunities and publicity a strong identity on the Internet can yield,
especially given the technological tendencies of modern music fans. Donnelly said that he is in charge of the band’s social media presence, which he manages namely through their official website, Facebook and Twitter. Even though The Alternate Routes have yet to take off in the way that they would like, they are
far from being some unknown band from Connecticut. Throughout their career thus far they have toured all over the world, performed on "Late Night with Conan O’Brien" and have been interviewed on BBC radio. They have also had several songs appear on popular TV shows, such as their song “Please Don’t Let It Be,â€? which was featured on an episode of MTV’s "The Hills." Despite the confusing and multi-faceted nature of today’s modern music industry, The Alternate Routes remain optimistic that their time is coming soon. “I’m not a cynic,â€? Warren said. “Guys succeed everyday at it, and it’s a weird combo of ‌ I don’t know what yet. It’s that combination that all the people in our business are looking for.â€? While The Alternate Routes keep meandering down this long and winding road to success, fans are invited to tag along and enjoy the ride as the band continues to deliver the heartfelt music that has helped pave their way thus far.
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"Will Do" by TV on the Radio For anyone who has not heard of this band should immediately get to their computer and listen to this track. After seeing TV on the Radio live at Catalpa Music Festival this summer, I cannot get enough of it. This Brooklyn-based band combines their alternative sound with hints of an electronic sound to create a killer instrumental that only makes lead singer Tunde Adebimpe’s voice even more fantastic.
"Forrest Gump"
By Celeste Tallarico Contributing Writer
"Quelqu’un m’a dit" by Carla Bruni Yes, I know this song is in French. Yes, I know that chances are you won’t know what Carla Bruni is singing about. I heard this song for the first time in the movie "500 Days of Summer," which has an unbelievable soundtrack. So even though the content may be foreign, the next time it is a really nice afternoon and you are driving in your car, put this song on. I dare you to tell me your life is not changed.
by Frank Ocean Frank Ocean’s album "Channel Orange" dropped mid-summer and people can’t stop talking about it. Filled with sexual innuendos like, “My fingertips and my lips/ They burn from the cigarettes/Forrest Gump you run my mind boy/Running on my mind boy,” the song “Forrest Gump" is told from the perspective of a potential love interest. Ocean’s voice on this track is unreal, and honestly, who doesn’t love a song fully loaded with Forrest Gump references and a good beat.
"3rd Planet" by Modest Mouse Everyone knows Modest Mouse for the song “Float On,” which came out back in 2004. Modest Mouse’s ability to tell a story is what makes tracks like “3rd Planet” a standout. With their catchy and memorable choruses, Modest Mouse uses repetition and an eclectic sound to rope listeners in.
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3. Go mud sledding. 4. Have a Netflix marathon of 90s cartoons. 5. Write a song or a short story.
7. Bake. Take that as you will. 8. Wear your pajamas all day.
9. Put on a bathing suit and go jump in a puddle. 10. Drink more (water). It’s good to stay hydrated.
WeeklY Chess Puzzle
Last week’s answers:
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White to Move and Mate in Two Thought that was easy? Visit fuchess.org to get involved on campus. Check back next week for the answer and another puzzle! To learn to read chess notation, visit fuchess.org/notation
Sports
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This Week in Sports Watch out for Fairfield Athletics
What To Watch For
Who to Follow on Twitter
Wednesday - No games. Thursday- No games. Friday- Men's Soccer vs. Rider, 7 p.m. Saturday- Field Hockey vs. Vermont, 1 p.m. Sunday- Volleyball at Manhattan, 2 p.m. Monday- Women's Soccer at Yale, 7 p.m. Tuesday- No games.
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Volleyball's Brianna Dixon '13 scored eight of Fairfield's 17 kills against Niagara on Sunday afternoon.
We're on Facebook! Like Fairfield Mirror Sports for pictures from all the on campus games!
Cross Country's Sam Goodnow '13, was the first Stag to finish, in fourth overall in her last home meet on Sunday.
introduced five incoming freshmen to the fans at Red Sea Madness on Friday night.
Quote of the Week “ We had a really tough loss to Vassar two weeks ago, so with that still in our memories we wanted to come out strong from the jump to make sure that wouldn't happen again . � - Men's Rugby's Euroy Smith
Sports 3x5 Because they like to talk ... sports.
Jennifer Calhoun Sports Editor
Michael O'Keeffe The Mate
Thomas Shea Assistant Sports Editor
Your 2012-2013 3x5 Columnists: Jennifer Calhoun, Thomas Shea and Michael O'Keeffe.
Alumni weekend is this weekend. Excited to see some of your favorite Fairfield Alums?
Men's basketball coach Sydney Johnson showed off his dance moves at Red Sea Madness. What's your favorite move?
The road to the World Series is in full swing. How do you see the rest of it playing out?
Every Fairfield team who played on Sunday won.
Every weekend isn't alumni weekend? No, but really, I'm gonna be excited to see some old 3x5 legends back on campus for a couple of days.
Well, I've been going to this school for almost a year and a half now. I must say I have perfected the "stand awkwardly in a corner" move. I wish I could say that is a joke.
Well, without Jeter and down 2-0 to Detroit, it's not looking good for the Yanks - but don't tell my roommate I said that ... I mean, they're gonna win, Jeannine!!
That's amazing, considering only field hockey was playing at home. Imagine what they can do back on campus - time to take over the conferences!
The boys are back in town and ready for a weekend to remember (or to forget?). Only one word sums up what the weekend is going to be about: lads.
When the chickens are hungry, I feed them, but when the chickens attack, you've got to back it up! I'll be strutting my stuff at the Townhouses this weekend.
I just don't understand this whole World Series business in the first place if only American teams are competing? Tigers to win the American Series Championship... roooarrr!
I may be a little biased, but probably the most impressive part about these victories is that they were all shutouts. Happy days for both attack and defense!
I'm expecting big things, Throw on some "Apache" as at least one elder Shea by Sugar Hill Gang, and I'll will be returning (again), show you some real moves. and some legends from the 2012 class will be coming back to surp in Stagland.
The Sox are out, so go with the same method every 12year-old girl uses to pick a sports team: Go with the best mascot. Tigers beat Yanks, Giants top Cards.
It was an impressive feat for The Mate, tying the alltime shutout record! This may be the best day in Fairfield sports since the Iona upset in Springfield.
Impressive feat?
Felix Baumgartner broke the sound barrier on Sunday. What's the most daring thing you've ever done? Well, I'm a pretty big daredevil if I do say so myself. So, in my long list of daring feats, I'm going to say walking by the turkeys outside of my dorm without crying ... I know, hold your applause. The first time I told a girl I liked her. I was 3-years-old and she was the best-looking girl at kindergarten. She said we couldn't be together because she was my teacher. #Heartbroken I ate the salisbury steak at Barone one time last year. 'Nuff said.
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The Mirror | Week of October 17, 2012
This Week In Stag Country
By Jeannine Nocera Staff Writer
Men’s Soccer This past Sunday, the Stags traveled to New York for a match against Manhattan College and secured their first win of the MAAC season. The first half remained scoreless even though the Jaspers outshot the Stags 10-7, with four shots on goal, all of which were blocked by goalkeeper Michael O’Keeffe '13. In the second half, Jordan Ayris ‘15 passed the ball to Reco McLaren ’14, who then scored the first goal of the game. Only 10 minutes later, McLaren scored another goal with an assist from Adam Cowen ’13, who used his height to his advantage and headed the ball towards the middle of the field where McLaren was waiting. Soon after, Jon Clements ’14 scored the last goal for the Stags, with an assist from George Newton ’16. O’Keeffe had his fifth shutout of the season, a feat that ties him for most shutouts in Fairfield history with 20. The Stags will return home for two MAAC battles at Lessing Field, the first on Friday, October 19 at 7 p.m. against Rider, then on October 21 at 1 p.m.
Field Hockey With a game at home, field hockey shut out Georgetown in a huge victory. The Stags had nine times as many shots as the Hoyas, with a total of 27-3. Both goalkeepers Maddy Sposito ’13 and Casey Heely ’16 earned a shutout to their name. Freshman Kristian Stefanides totaled 2 goals in the match. Junior Christy Starsinic scored five yards out in the 21st minute with an assist from Molly Caffrey ’13. Only six minutes later, Kait-
lyn Taddeo ’16 scored, giving the Stags a 2-0 lead going into the half. Sophomore Lindsey Hatch brought the ball up the field to score an unassisted goal, and later Taddeo scored on a rebound shot from Stefanides. Junior Nikki McLucas took advantage of yet another rebound shot, bringing the score up to 5-0. The last goal of the game was from Stefanides with an assist from Hillary Fitts ’14. The Stags will host their last conference game against Vermont this weekend for the last spot in the America East Conference tournament. Fairfield is winless in their first three America East games thus far. The Stags will host their senior day as well as their annual Play 4 the Cure event as they play their final non-conference match against the University of Pennsylvania.
Volleyball The volleyball team traveled to Niagara University on Sunday. where they won 3-0. Senior Brianna Dixion had a season-high 20 kills with only three errors in a total of 41 attempts, moving her into eighth place all-time at Fairfield for career kills, and totaling 1,148 for her career. Junior Rachel Romansky had a total of 42 assists, 15 digs, and 3 kills. Sophomore Camille Coffey finished with a total of 9 kills and 16 digs. In addition, Caitlin Stapleton’15 totaled 9 kills as well as Lindsay Weaver’15 with 7 kills. The Stags posted 75 digs, with Carsen Mata ’15 tallying 15 digs, Kara Reis ’13 having 10 digs, and Marilyn Peizer ’15 tying a career-best with 11 digs. Junior Hayley Moyer had three out of Fairfield’s four blocks.
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Fairfield (13-8; 8-3 in conference) continues with their next game against Saint Peter’s University on October 20 and Manhattan College on Oct. 21. Fairfield currently sits in second in the MAAC, trailing only Canisius.
Cross Country The Fairfield University Men and Women’s Cross Country hosted the 5th Annual Fr. Laurence O’Neil, S.J. Invitational on Saturday Oct. 13. The women’s captured 3rd overall while the men’s team finished in 4th overall. Senior Sam Goodnow finished in fourth in her last home event, with Maggie MacKenzie ’15 finishing 9th overall. Junior Hillary Maxson finished in 11th with Kathleen Woods ’16 trailing right behind her. Molly Leidig '14 placed 15th overall. Sophomore Jake Ruskan was the top-finisher for the men’s team, placing 17th overall. Senior Dylan Fisher came in close after Ruskan placing 18th overall. Freshman Dan DeBlock, Nick Carapezza ’16, and Matt Boley ’13 all finished under 27 minutes, with Kyle Wegner ’15 and Frank Segreto ’16 finishing under 28 minutes. Fairfield will travel to the 2012 MAAC Championships in Buena Vista, Fl on October 27 that will air on ESPN3.
Women’s Soccer The Stags came together this past Sunday for a win against Siena after losing to defending MAAC Champions Marist the previous game. The Stags now have a record of 8-4-2 and still remain in first place with 15 points. Sophomore Ashley Small scored the first goal of the game in the 23rd minute from 20 yards out with an assist from Lauren Reilly ’13.
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Junior Jac Ley scored her third goal of the season in the 51st minute from a rebound from herself, putting the Stags at the 2-0 lead. Sophomore Kathleen Early played in net for the entire duration with four saves, the fourth
shutout for Early. The Stags continue their four-game road trip this Saturday, traveling to New Rochelle, N.Y. to face Iona College at noon. They then travel to Yale to take on the Bulldogs at 7 p.m. on October 22.
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A Quick Shot of the Madness
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Fairfield rugby wins home opener By Thomas Shea Assistant Sports Editor The Fairfield men’s rugby team earned their second straight victory on Sunday, defeating SUNY New Paltz 51-13 in their first home game of the season. The Red Ruggers, coming off a win by forfeiture against Hofstra last week, started off the game hot and did not let up the entire time, proving to be too much for New Paltz. After scores by Alfonse Simeone ’14 and Johnny Rosito ‘13 put Fairfield up 18-0, RJ Howley ’14 added a conversion to his earlier penalty kick, increasing the Fairfield lead to 25-0. The Red Ruggers were able to add another score before halftime, with Euroy Smith ’14 getting out wide and beating the New Paltz defense, scoring underneath the goal posts. New Paltz was able to add a score right before the half, but the game was seemingly out of reach at the halftime huddle, with the Red Ruggers up 32-5. Senior Dan McGrath added a score after halftime, followed by Smith again breaking out wide and proving himself faster than the New Paltz defense, scoring for the sec-
ond time on the day. Senior captain John Sullivan added a late score to cap off the game for the starters, and Fairfield could cruise to the blowout victory, allowing some lesser used players to gain some playing time. Smith, who had not played in a collegiate rugby match before this season, was happy to get the two scores at home, but was happier with the team’s efforts. “I think we played exceptionally well. We played as a team and stayed very aggressive,” said Smith. “We had a really tough loss to Vassar two weeks ago, so with that still in our memories we wanted to come out strong from the jump to make sure that wouldn't happen again.” “As a team, we are going to enjoy the win, but can’t forget that we have three more big games coming up. The main thing for us is to make sure we keep practicing and playing in unison.” Head Coach of the Red Ruggers, Mike Barnett, was also happy with the team’s execution on both offense and defense. “We executed. All you can do is try to get better week to week, and we’re right now on that path,”
said Barnett. “We graduated a lot of guys last year, and it’s a testament to this group and how dedicated these guys are to make each other better.” Despite being a new player to the team this year, Smith has been impressed with the dynamic of the team this year, both on the field and off. He says the team has an overall relaxed attitude, but is focused on improving as a unit throughout the season. "The individuals on the team work to get better everyday in practice. We aren't afraid to get on each other, but only for the sake of getting better as a whole," said Smith. "Our goal is to make the national playoffs, and to get there we have to make sure everyone has tunnel vision." Fairfield now heads to Seton Hall next Sunday to continue their winning streak. The Pirates dropped to 2-3 recently, but Barnett knows Fairfield needs to stay focused in order to finish the season on top. “No game is an easy win. We have to go out there and execute our game plan, and if we do that, we’ll put ourselves in a good position.”
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And Away We Go Red Sea Madness gives fans a preview of basketball talents By Jennifer Calhoun Sports Editor
The beginning of October always means one thing to Fairfield University basketball fans: time for Red Sea Madness. This past Friday, students, fans and athletes alike came together at Alumni Hall as both the men’s and women’s teams were introduced to the crowd. While the turnout was less impressive than last year's, the skills showed off by the athletes were even more advanced than the previous Red Sea Madness. Between awe inspiring dunks from Marcus Gilbert ’16 and remarkable 3-point shooting by Lexy Vazquez ’14, the season looks to be in good hands for the Stags. The event began with the introductions of the coaching staffs by Rob Vogel ‘13, with Joe Frager in charge of the women and Sydney Johnson at the helm for the men.
The athletes followed the coaches, each showing their individual personalities through their en-
tries onto the court. Senior Derek Needham enthusiastically beat his chest, receiving raucous applause from the crowd. Needham is one of three seniors on the men’s team, and one of only six returning players for the Stags. On the women’s side, there are eight returning players, with Laura Vetra, Brittany MacFarlane and Katelyn Linney returning as the seniors. It is a heavily freshman-dominated team for the men, which is going to look to their seniors: Needham, Desmond Wade and Colin Nickerson for guidance - even though the freshman showed their prowess in the showcase. Freshman Justin Jenkins impressed from the threepoint line as he was matched up against Va z q u e z in a competition. Jenkins hit all Nicholas DiFazio/The Mirror five of
his shots from straight on, as well as several others from the baseline. However Vazquez proved victorious in the final matchup, hitting an amazing 12 out of 15 shots from outside the arc. “Vazquez was incredible … the amount of shots she hit was just awesome. I can’t wait to see her do it at game time. It’s going to be great,” said Keith Chapman ’15. But the show stealing moment belonged to Gilbert. When it was time for the dunk competition, everyone’s eyes were on Gilbert. “I had heard he was a good dunker … I didn’t know he was that good, "Chapman said. The dunks Gilbert pulled out had the crowd going insane, Needham bowing to him on hands and knees, and Coach Johnson pushing the fellow competitors off of the court so Gilbert could put on a clinic. And what a clinic it was. While the individual skills were readily on display, Red Sea Madness is also, and mostly, about celebrating the teams as a whole. All of the seniors who were asked mentioned that their goals for the season were first and foremost to win a MAAC Championship. The goals for the team were more important than whatever individual goals they may have. “I think the teams looked re-
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when November begins, so does the madness.
Men Home, Nov. 2 University of Bridgeport Nov. 10 Central State University Away, Nov. 12 University of Virginia
Women Nov. 9, Florida Home, Nov. 13 Brown University Away, Nov. 17 Butler University