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Campus bookstore to undergo renovations By Catherine Veschi News Editor
By the end of summer, the University’s Stag Spirit Shop on the second floor of the Barone Campus Center will undergo significant changes to its merchandise options. The adjustments will “open up a section of the current store and turn it into a convenience store,” said Assistant Vice President Jim FitzPatrick ‘70, comparing the final product to 7-Eleven. For FitzPatrick, the changes to the bookstore will give students the ability to get any basic necessities for their dorm room: paper towels, toothbrushes etc., without having to go off-campus. In addition to these changes, the bookstore will be extending its hours so students will be able to access these
amenities late at night. The bookstore will be open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m on Sundays, FitzPatrick said. According to FitzPatrick, “This is a concept that we’ve been talking about for probably five years, so it’s not really something new to us.” FitzPatrick added that Fairfield had initially planned to start this project during the summer of 2014, but “some logistical challenges came up,” making it impossible for the changes to be completed by the start of the 20142015 school year. FitzPatrick is currently working with a group of students who are working on this as a project for their business
class in order to figure out the specific items that will be offered in the convenience store section of the bookstore. FitzPatrick feels that students will find the new changes to the bookstore appealing because, for many students, “the convenience aspect seems to outweigh the cost aspect.” However, Dan Gatazka ‘18 felt that the easy accessibility of items at the bookstore might have its drawbacks. “I think I would definitely use the bookstore particularly if it’s going to be open later,” Gatazka said. “However, I do want to express concern that the prices at the bookstore are going to be higher than going to Stop and Shop,” he continued. He continued to say that the centrality of the BCC to the rest of the cam-
Kentucky Derby gallops to By Angela Sammarone Managing Editor Although Fairfield students will be preparing for final exams during the actual Kentucky Derby, next weekend they will have the opportunity to experience the atmosphere and decor of the Kentucky Derby season. Sponsored by the Fairfield University Student Association, with donations provided by Vineyard Vines, students are invited to partake in a Fairfield tradition – the 56th Annual Dogwood Dance – next Saturday, April 18. This year, Dogwood will be
held on the Barone Campus Center Green, a change from recent years where it has been held in Alumni Hall. Co-Director of Traditional Events at FUSA Patricia Masi ‘17 said that the change was made to reflect the desire by FUSA to revamp the event as a whole. “Having it in Alumni Hall is a good spot to have it, but it has a high school dance feel to it and we don’t want to be confined to a hot, gross gym. The first thing we thought of to appeal to students is to hold it outside.” Along with fellow co-directors Caitlin Hanus ‘18 and Daley Baldwin
‘16, the team has planned for Dogwood to change not only in terms of venue, but also in theme. The Kentucky Derby theme was chosen by this year’s planning committee as a direct appeal to the Fairfield student brand. “We [Baldwin and I] actually thought about it since the beginning of the year. It’s kind of something that involved the brand of a Fairfield student – Lilly [Pulitzer], Vineyard Vines. We think it will draw attention to the dance and bring people in.” READ
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pus adds to the convenience of the new additions to the bookstore. Financing for these new changes should not have any impact on students’ tuition, said FitzPatrick, because the money “is coming from a separate university account. It’s not being funded by Follett so it doesn’t affect the Follett contract,” FitzPatrick said. For FitzPatrick, these new changes to the campus bookstore “are another one of these little aspects that improves the quality of student life. All these little items start to add up and really define the quality of student life that enhances the academic experience,” he continued.
In an email to students, faculty and staff on April 2, Fairfield President Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. announced the appointment of Rev. Mark Scalese, S.J. as the new Director of Campus Ministry. Scalese will be taking over for Rev. George E. Collins, S.J., who will take a new position as President of Cheverus High School in Portland, Maine. Scalese will begin this new role on July 1, reporting to Thomas C. Pellegrino ‘90, vice president for student affairs. “I am delighted that [Scalese] has agreed to take on this critical role at this time, and am certain that his energy and enthusiasm will be of great benefit to the campus community in his new position,” said von Arx in the email. Scalese, a member of the University community for 11 years and has been involved with students as well as the ministry, never foresaw himself as the successor of Collins as Director of Campus Ministry. “I hadn’t really thought about it that much, but once the position was available and [Collins] asked, I thought, ‘Yeah, I could get pretty excited about this,’” said Scalese. Scalese had served as an associate professor of Visual and Performing Arts up until this year, and is heavily involved with Fairfield’s film, television and media arts major at Xavier Hall. According to Scalese, however, his main focus will be on his new position as Director of Campus Ministry in the fall. He will still be a part-time faculty memREAD
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Students will learn how to ‘maximize their internship’ “[An internship] can feel like, ‘I’m making copies, I’m getting coffee, but how do I really maximize the time Standing out amongst other in- that I’m there?’ So really [it’s about] terns, building a portfolio and net- how to take whatever experience you working with those in your office are are doing and make the most of it,” said only a few of the themes to be reviewed Carpi. on Wednesday, April 15 when the CaOne of the ways Carpi recomreer Planning Center hosts its discus- mends students “maximize” their insion called “How to Maximize Your ternship experience is to always put Internship.” their best foot forward each time they This workstep into their internshop-style preship. sentation is de- Really it’s about how “Put on your signed to give to take whatever best face, always both first-time experience you are smile, always be enand veteran in- doing and make the ergetic, look great. terns tips and most of it. Just be your best self strategies for -Ana Capri everyday,” Carpi said. making the most “Really how I Assistant Director of Career of their internPlanning describe it is by treatship experience. ing it as the longest Assistant Director of the Career job interview ever.” Planning Center and organizer of the Junior Lisa Fischer, a student event Ana Carpi says she put together who has had three internships thus far the event in order to help students feel during her time at Fairfield, echoes the better prepared to immerse themselves importance of Carpi’s advice. into their internships. “My current boss at Comedy Carpi says that because students Central always reminds me to make can oftentimes fall victim to the mun- the best impression on everyone that I dane trappings of their internship, her meet around the office, since networkworkshop will help students find ways ing is a great way to succeed in the to make the best of their internship ex- business and you never know who is perience. going to 9:37 knowAM whoPage and be SCSU_GOH_FF_Mirror_10x8_Layout 1 3/30/15 1 able to help
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you out in the future,” said Fischer. Carpi also suggests that students take a proactive role in their internships, seeking out opportunities to be of service to their employers. “Don’t wait for someone to notice when you’re not busy, but volunteer for things. Go above and beyond,” said Carpi. In Fischer’s experiences in her internships, she has found Carpi’s advice to be true. “I think volunteering for projects at your internship before even being approached by your boss shows a clear interest in your position, which could eventually lead your employer to offer you a full-time position,” Fischer said. First-time interns like Sanya Porbandarwala ’17 think that this workshop will provide much-needed insight into not only enhancing an internship experience, but also in preparing students for their future careers. “I feel that this will help maximize all job experiences, both now and in the future,” said Porbandarwala. “Knowing how to properly act in the professional world is always beneficial and priceless,” she continued. The workshop will take place in the Aloysius P. Kelley Center Presentation Room from 5-6 p.m.
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Continued from page 1 ber with the film department, and hopes to teach a couple of classes a year in the program. With all that time, Scalese has much in mind as far as working to make campus ministry more recognizable and appreciated around campus. “Part of what I’m very interested in is exploring how to reach out to students who might not think that campus ministry has anything to offer them, and try to encourage them to look at it in a new way,” said Scalese. Aside from supervising masses, service trips and volunteer opportunities, he would like to meet with groups of students to get their views on what campus ministry is, and how to better reach out to them. As both a long-time Fairfield professor and an instructor with a vast knowledge of the media, Scalese plans on using these skills to his advantage in his new position. As someone who knows a couple hundred students already thanks to his teaching experience, he hopes that they are encouraged to interact with campus ministry and spread it around campus. According to Scalese, coordinating campus ministry events through other programs like residence life around campus will attract more students. Aside from that, he plans on making himself known around campus via eating meals with students in Barone and just being a relatable person. “[Collins] has been great; he’s known for being approachable and very kind, and I think anybody who has had any dealings with him has come away with it being a positive experience,” said Scalese. “Those are going to be very big shoes to fill for sure.”
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Hunger Cleanup continues its outreach tradition By Britta Gunneson Photography Editor For the 27th year in a row, over 250 students, alumni and faculty are expected to partake in Fairfield’s award-winning community outreach program, Hunger Cleanup. The event is set to take place across 20 locations statewide on Saturday, April 18. “Hunger Cleanup has had an illustrious history at Fairfield, starting very simply, and evolving into the single largest one-day outreach project conducted by the University without outside assistance,” stated Wylie Blake, Fairfield’s campus minister for community outreach. The event brings together students and faculty to raise awareness for the issues of hunger and homelessness in local neighborhoods. The event is coordinated by a student board throughout the year. The board finds over 20 non-profit agencies to assist for the one-day event. Students, alumni and faculty are recruited to make the teams that serve each location. “We go out for three to four hours in early spring, to do the services they need done – e.g. paint, wash windows, clean the basement or attic, do outside spring cleaning, stock shelves with food. Funds are raised in a variety of ways,” stated Blake. Fairfield has been participating in the national Hunger Cleanup Campaign for over 25 years. Beginning with a small, dedicated membership of students and staff, the event has grown into one of the most popular service events on campus. The success of the event was clear only seven years after the campaign began in 1988, when Fairfield earned the distinction of the best overall Hunger Cleanup Campaign in the country, an award it has won many times since.
According to Blake, “This year we expect about 250-275 [participants], with a very strong showing from alumni.” Students that participate in the event feel that Hunger Cleanup is an eye-opening event. “Many of the worksites are not 15 minutes away, yet they are vastly different from our campus,” stated committee member Napali Bridgelall ‘18. Sophomore Kimberly Ginsberg, Hunger Cleanup co-president, has found that being a member of the Hunger Cleanup Committee has been another rewarding experience. “I have learned that planning an event like our annual spring event is not a one-man project,” Ginsberg said. “We can use all the help we can get, and it is amazing to see how many people will help for the better of the community.” Blake agreed that the event educates students about the world around them, as well as the power of service. “There is an awareness at a school of higher education like Fairfield – we recognize that educational and service opportunities can open doors and improve lives.” For students that are interested in participating in Hunger Cleanup, Ginsberg feels that the event can be a great way to reflect on the Jesuit education. “It is important to be aware that you as a student at Fairfield University can make a difference even with just a small gesture by attending a worksite during our annual spring event this Saturday the 18th,” she stated. Bridgelall agreed, stating, “You get the chance to help someone else, usually through easy things like beautification projects. It’s just a nice way to be a good person.” If you would like to sign up as a team or individual, contact Ginsberg or Kristen Torres ‘16, HCU co-presidents or use the link available on OrgSync.
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56th Dogwood Dance expects higher attendance Continued from page 1 For Monica Willson ‘18, “The theme of Kentucky Derby attracted me because it will allow the students to dress in formal, elegant and colorful attire.” Masi added that, coincidentally, Vineyard Vines is also sponsoring the official Kentucky Derby, which she felt would entice students to come to Dogwood. Hanus contacted a student representative for Vineyard Vines and a current employee, who is a 2013 Fairfield alum, to donate merchandise. Part of this merchandise was put toward creating Vineyard Vines baskets, which will be given out to any students who had bought their ticket before Thursday, April 16. However, other Vineyard Vines baskets will be raffled off at the event itself, so all students will have the chance to go home with a prize. Masi and Hanus expect both the venue and theme to draw in more attendance. Last year’s attendance was somewhere between 100-150 people, according to Hanus. Baldwin added that Alumni Hall was a detractor for students. “One of the reasons I think that Dogwood wasn’t as successful [last year] was because it was inside. Everyone went to high school and had dances in their gym which is why I believe it was hard to get a good turnout at the event” said Baldwin. However, that did not deter Masi’s enthusiasm for this year’s dance. “Maybe it [Dogwood] wasn’t awesome last year, but maybe this year it will be. Give us a chance to show how good this tradition was and still
is.” As of April 9, Hanus and Masi said they have already sold 120 tickets with a little more than a week left until the event. They hope to reach their goal of 500 tickets sold. “For Dogwood, I’m anticipating that people will have a good time. It’s going to be just like Prez Ball in the spring. We sold out Prez Ball for the first time in a really long time,” said Masi. “I want people afterwards to come out saying that they had a good Saturday night.” Hanus agreed: “I hope that the planning lays the foundation for future years. I realize that Rome wasn’t built in a day. We have a specific goal and theme in mind. I think that’s all you can hope for in an event is that this year will be more successful than last year.” Junior Taylor Rosello attended Dogwood last year and, while she still had fun, she is excited about the changes to this year’s event. “The fact that it’s outside this year gives it [the event] more pizazz.” Sophomore Brianna Cocuzzo agreed: “The change of venue is what actually convinced me to go this year because I thought it would attract a greater crowd and I enjoy outdoor dances more than being in the gym,” said Cocuzzo. Students can expect this year’s Dogwood dance to fully embrace its theme with a contest for best hat, “Run for the Roses”-themed centerpieces and a mocktail bar featuring mint juleps. The dance will also host the same DJ from the President’s Ball in the fall. Tickets will be on sale at the BCC Information Desk the rest of this week for $10.
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Compiled by Austin Wesolowski Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety. Wednesday, 4/1 12:27 p.m. – A vehicle across from the Townhouse 10 block hit the guardrail on the side of the road. The driver fled the scene and was found later on campus. The individual was referred to student conduct. Thursday, 4/2 12:57 p.m. – A fire alarm in the Townhouse 8 block was set off due to what DPS believed to be the use of marijuana in the house. Paraphernalia was found along with a green, leafy substance. Wednesday, 4/8 1:54 a.m. – A DPS officer on patrol noticed furniture being thrown out of a 9 block townhouse. When DPS officers went to investigate, the individuals throwing the furniture ran out the back door. While in the townhouse, DPS found a water bong sitting out on a desk. The individuals that fled the scene were found, and all students involved were referred to student conduct. 12:19 p.m. – A Faber Hall resident reported that $115 to $130 in cash was taken from his wallet either at the RecPlex or in his dorm room. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact DPS. Thursday, 4/9 7:43 p.m. – RAs came across a small glass bong while performing Health and Safety inspections on the Townhouse 1 block. Friday, 4/10 3:30 a.m. – A construction safety barrel was taken from a construction site on campus and found inside Claver Hall. The individual was identified and referred to student conduct. 2:20 p.m. – Health and Safety inspections in the Townhouse 1 block led RAs to find drug paraphernalia and a green, leafy substance in the basement. 10:22 p.m. – Individuals in Campion Hall were found to be throwing cans out of a dorm room window. The individuals were found to be in violation of the alcohol policy. The students were referred to student conduct. Sunday, 4/12 12:03 a.m. – An individual at Dolan Hall was found to have accepted $50 worth of Chinese food that was not his and that was previously paid for by another individual. The individual was identified and referred to student conduct. 12:55 a.m. – A Townhouse on the 7 block was found to have a bottle thrown through the back window. The individual was identified and referred to student conduct.
Fairfield student charged for selling marijuana By Catherine Veschi News Editor A Fairfield University student was charged by the Fairfield Police for allegedly selling marijuana on campus, according to the Fairfield Citizen. The student, 20-year-old Joseph Flanagan of Parsippany, N.J., turned himself in on a warrant for his arrest on April 7. Flanagan was charged with possession with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of less than a half-ounce of marijuana, the Fairfield Citizen said. The Fairfield Citizen reported that during a search of Flanagan’s Townhouse, 3.5 grams of marijuana, several large plastic bags with
marijuana residue, unused smaller plastic bags, an electronic scale, a grinder and a pipe were found and turned over to the Fairfield Police. DPS officers had previously notified Fairfield Police on February 10 after searching Flanagan’s Townhouse because of “credible” information about marijuana sales. According to the Fairfield Citizen in an interview with Fairfield Police, Flanagan told the officers that “he was not selling the pot, but would collect money from friends at school, then go to New Jersey to get the marijuana and distribute the pot at school.” Flanagan was released on a promise to appear in the state Superior Court in Bridgeport, Conn.
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In the April 1 issue in our article about the Business Plan Competition Finale, we accidentally reported that one of the runners up, Wenpu Tu, was a sophomore. She is actually a junior. Also, we reported that Wenpu Tu’s partner, Jia Wang, had been studying at Fairfield since 2009, when in fact she has been studying in the U.S. since 2009.
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1. Yuma, Ariz. – Police found two twin 18-monthold boys dead in a canal on the city’s east side on Friday. Police would not say how the individuals fell into the canal. Officials don’t suspect foul play.
6. Manhattan, N.Y.- Roughly two dozen protesters interrupted a hedge fund conference, shouting out prominent names of attendees and demanding better wages at fast-food restaurants.
2. Putnam County, Tenn. – Forty-year-old rapper Nelly was arrested Saturday morning on felony possession of drugs, simple possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to authorities, a small quantity of MDMA was found during the drug search.
7. Boston, Mass- Authorities outlined security plans for the Boston Marathon, which will take place on April 20, saying it will be a “no-drone zone” this year. State officials said they plan to search large bags and coolers, as well as prohibit the use of small aircrafts.
3. Tulsa County, Okla. – Tulsa County Sheriff ’s Deputy Robert Bates accidentally shot and killed suspect Eric Harris after the officer said he mistook his handgun for a stun-gun. Harris had allegedly sold meth to undercover investigators and told them he had access to guns.
8. Los Angeles, Calif. – Los Angeles will pay $8 million to Obie Anthony, a man who was wrongly convicted of murder and spent 17 years in prison. Anthony and a friend were convicted and sentenced to life in prison in the 1994 killing of Felipe Gonzalez Angeles.
4. Anchorage, Alaska- The Alaska Air National Guard rescued three hikers on Friday that were stranded since the weekend on a glacier. The hikers were transported to an Anchorage hospital with minor frostbite injuries.
9. Orlando, Fla.- A Lamborghini driven by a customer at an exotic-car racing attraction on Walt Disney World property crashed into a guardrail, killing a driving instructor, Gary Terry, who was in the passenger seat.
5. Milwaukee, Wis.- A motorist died after being shot shortly after his vehicle struck and killed a two-year-old child who had run into a street on the city’s north side. A 15-year-old was also shot during the collision and died later during surgery.
10. Jemison, Ala.- A woman was shot and killed by her husband at a doctor’s office. The couple apparently lived near the doctor’s office, and had had a dispute Monday morning.
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A lack of awareness perpetuates racism By Ariana Puzzo Opinion Editor The recent backlash that erupted after model Kylie Jenner posted photos of herself on Instagram in what appeared to be skin-darkening makeup, but was actually dark lighting, is not an instance of racism as some purport, but rather an example of ignorance regarding the offensive historical context of blackface. A lack of knowledge and the sensitive nature of this topic have brought this issue to light on a number of occasions in the past several years, clearly signifying that many people remain unaware of what qualifies as offensive. Jenner’s photos of her wearing skin-darkening makeup are not truly representative of what blackface is by definition. Blackface is theatrical makeup used historically by a nonblack performer portraying a black character. In the mid to late 1800s, blackface minstrel shows were an important tradition in American theater. Al Jolson, who was prevalent in theater during the early to mid-1900s, performed often in blackface.
Although I consider Jolson’s cause for performing in blackface important since it promoted African American music at a time when African Americans were prohibited from performing on Broadway, blackface was still used often to portray black people in a stereotypical, offensive manner. Doing so was done in ways such as making the person’s lips white in order to accentuate and exaggerate the size of the lips. It eventually became its own art form, ending in the 1960s in the United States with the civil rights movement. Following this, blackface was usually limited to satire or social commentary. Clearly there was little thought given by Jenner and her makeup and lighting artists as to how the lighting used to enhance these photos may be perceived by the public. That, however, does not excuse the unfortunate event. Regardless of whether someone uses “black light and neon lights” to enhance his or her image like Jenner stated that she did on Instagram, or a person decides to truly exhibit blackface, there is no escaping the reality
Hillary Clinton's campaign video features diversity By Ariana Puzzo Opinion Editor Although Hillary Clinton’s decision to run in the 2016 presidential elections was unsurprising for many people, I can honestly say that I was stunned by her campaign video. The former Secretary of State effectively showed that she is focused on the development of 21st century values by including a variety of demographics that in the past have been excluded and unacknowledged, and I could not be more impressed. I approve of Clinton’s effort to implement forward-thinking. By showing that she is aware of the fact that minority groups are as important as those that many consider to be mainstream groups, she is also promoting the belief that people of all walks of life deserve to be respected and represented equally. Furthermore, since equality remains a frequently discussed issue both for those fighting for equal rights and for those promoting its importance, it is high time that we see more campaigns such as Clinton’s that fully emphasize that all people are important and deserve representation.
Editorial Board Emojis for All Patrick Kiernan Editor-in-Chief Meaghan Conlon Executive Editor Angela Sammarone Managing Editor
Although some complaints have surfaced, like Taco Bell tweeting about the lack of a taco emoji, most Apple users have rejoiced at the slew of new emoticons - better known as emojis - released last week in the latest software update. In addition to new same-sex relationship emojis, such as one that depicts two men or two women with a child or one of same-sex couples holding hands, the longawaited emoji update included characters with skin tone options. Before this update, users called vigilantly for Apple to include black emojis since essentially every other ethnicity was represented in some way (albeit stereotypically if you think of the emoji that was supposed to act as the Middle East-
that offense will likely be taken for such a sensitive topic. In recent years, however, of the counterargument where black people have appropriated white culture. Movies such as “White Chicks,” starring Shawn and Marlon Wayans are instances of this. I am personally less concerned with these men in prosthetics acting as white women than I am regarding the ignorance that allowed these men to satirize a reversal of blackface into something that should not be found funny. I do not consider Jenner’s Instagram photos to be an intentionally offensive mockery of black people. Jenner and her makeup team, like many other people who have been called to task in recent years for wearing blackface, should not necessarily be labeled racist. Although Jenner’s photos should arguably not be seen as an instance of blackface, there have been recent instances where blackface was used by other celebrities that call to question why so many people remain ignorant of such an offensive act. In 2013, actress, dancer and current “Dancing With the Stars” judge Julianne Hough donned blackface on Halloween to resemble the character “Crazy Eyes” from the Netflix series, “Orange Is the New Black.” Hough issued an apology regarding the incident, stating, “I realize my costume hurt and offended people and I truly apologize.” Longtime Academy Award host Billy Crystal donned blackface for a 2012 Oscar skit, which paid tribute to entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr. While Davis’ family is said to have not been offended, that was not the case for many others who shared their views through emails and social media. Comedian Sarah Silverman’s poorly crafted attempt to call out racism by donning blackface and calling herself Queen Latifah is another example of the fact that it is unacceptable, no matter what the intent may be. Such actions can be easily misconstrued as a blatant mockery and depiction of racist images, attitudes and perceptions
ern representation). Thus, the new emojis were welcomed as they now offer six diverse skin tone options. Yet aside from the obvious question of why it took Apple so long to include diverse emojis, we do not find this new update to be without controversy. While we recognize that the racially diverse options are an effort by Apple to appeal to their diverse consumer base, the format for choosing said options is questionable. Instead of stand-alone emojis, users must go to the original, white-skinned emoji, and hold down until the option bar appears. If Apple is going to offer racial options, should they not be their own character? Presenting them
that should have been laid to rest long ago. The lack of historical context and ignorance of the ramifications the act of portraying oneself in blackface is not exclusive to celebrities. In November 2014, twelve senior girls from Missouri’s Sullivan High School donned blackface to compete in a powder-puff football charity event. Principal Julia Schmidt’s initial thought, “Oh my gosh” was followed by the thought, “Oh, they don’t mean anything by it. Just let it go. No one thinks anything about it.” Schmidt was wrong to dismiss the issue, not only because it was later brought to national attention, but also because acceptance of such an event can perpetuate ignorance such as that already present in the school. Additionally, her response showed little thought given the town’s proximity to Ferguson, Missouri and
as extensions of the white emoji simply further solidifies the white emoji as the default, with the racial options acting as filters. And aside from the white emoji still acting as the standard, a broader question remains: Why even make race an option? Though Apple’s intentions were right, including race options at all was its first problem. Emojis are great - they’re an added bonus to our virtual communication when words just don’t seem to express what we want to say. However, Apple’s update now prompts us to ask ourselves a question of identity every time we go to send a text or tweet. Now, when users go to send a text with an emoji, he or she is
the recent events that had transpired there. The subsequent realizations and predictable apologies that follow these transgressions, while important to acknowledge, are simply not sufficient. Increased education must be provided on blackface and other offensive topics that perpetuate racial and ethnic stereotypes. People should be taught that altering one’s skin color to appear black, regardless of whether it is done as an art form — such as Jenner claims was done for her photo-shoot — or to pay homage to a favorite character, as was the case with Hough and Crystal, is wrong. Blackface is an issue that unfortunately has permeated the twenty-first century and remains an important issue for those who, unlike some, are aware of its historical context and ensuing ramifications.
faced with a choice of which race to use and if that emoji will affect the feelings of the recipient or not. If someone’s texting their black friend, are they supposed to use a black emoji to relate to them even if they sender doesn’t identify with the same race, or would using their race appropriate emoji then be offensive? No one should have to feel forced to identify their race in a text message. Instead of having the new yellow-toned emojis racistly characterize Asians, Apple should resurrect the ideas of technology’s past when emoticons were all yellow, signifying racelessness. Why can’t all emojis just look the same?
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Maher's comments lack humor and fuel ignorance By Chiara Piazzolla Contributing Writer
Contributed under Creative Commons Bill Maher on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in September 2010.
This week political comedian Bill Maher once again found himself at the center of a One Direction scandal after comparing the very recently former band member, Zayn Malik, to Dzokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston Marathon Bomber, during an episode on his show Real Time with Bill Maher. Having images on the screen of Malik and Tsarnaev side-byside with very similar haircuts, Maher joked, “I think that after everything we’ve been through, I at least deserved the common respect of being told face to face. Just tell me two things, Zayn. Which one in the band were you? And where were you during the Boston Marathon?” Although it may be within Maher’s rights of free speech to make an insensitive joke, he should be more aware that his near-slanderous commentary might offend different groups of people. The 30-second clip sparked outrage with a myriad of One Direction fans who proceeded to seek vengeance by going viral with their anger through social media. Using the hashtag #RespectforZayn, as well as setting up a petition on Change.org, fans urged Maher to apologize for his insensitive comment. Forcing an apology from someone who was expressing his
personal view is unconstructive, but I agreed with fans prompting of the conversation because it demonstrates that people aren’t going to let Maher’s comment pass without recognition. Maher, who often defends himself by citing freedom of speech when under scrutiny, is unlikely to issue an apology, but is probably thrilled at the coverage and publicity his show is receiving. Maher should take into account that freedom of speech is a right, but also a privilege. His opposition holds the same right to speak out against his hate-promoting speech. As a public figure, Maher should reconsider the way he tries to articulate his “witticism.” A self-proclaimed “proud liberal,” this is not the first time that Maher has come under fire for making what some would consider Islamophobic comments. Last spring, students at Berkeley protested a commencement speech given by Maher where he compared Islam to the Mafia during a heated debate with Ben Affleck. Maher said, “[Islam is] the only religion that acts like the Mafia, that will [explicit] kill you if you say the wrong thing, draw the wrong picture or write the wrong book.”
Affleck, forever right in my book, called the comment “racist” and “gross.” Maher, again in this instance, was out-of-line in his aggregating a whole group of people to the actions of few. But, again, he held the right to publicly discuss his “racist” and “gross” views. The types of Islamophobic comments that Maher makes regarding the Muslim community is because of his constant need to criticize groups of people that are already targeted by the public. As a political comedian with a show on HBO, Maher is always looking for ways to stay relevant and Malik, as well as Tsarnaev, who were both raised Muslim, have been at the center of the public this past month for very different reasons. The two share very little connection and Maher’s forced attempt to make his Islamophobic comments funny failed in this case. Aside from a similar haircut, it’s an insult to compare Malik to Tsarnaev because they could not be any more different. We will have to see if this will have a negative impact on Maher’s show’s ratings, though I doubt many Directioners will be tuning in to hear future commentary by Maher.
Girls deserve to choose their own image By Kelsey Sullivan Contributing Writer
society stereotypically thinks a married woman should be doing. As a woman, I feel like Trainor’s video is suggesting that all that is expected of me is to If you have been listening to the radio for the past couple of months, you’re probably sick cook and clean. Additionally, the message of the video is of Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass” like be damaging to young girls because it doesn’t the rest of the planet. But don’t worry - this sassy singer has a give them an accurate image of a modern marnew tune to get stuck in your head for weeks riage, or of how they can successfully use the potential that they have. on end. The video is instead telling these young Trainor recently released a video for her girls to get comfortable in the kitchen. newest single, “Dear Future Husband,” Young girls should be seeing a positive and although the song is very catchy, example of modern marriages where I’m not too crazy about the music the housework is split between video. husband and wife. The video depicts These girls should be seeTrainor as a stereotypiing marriage as a team cal housewife, and she between a man and a is doing everything woman. from cleaning the Trainor could floors to baking have created a beta pie. ter video that was Although more like that, or her video can be just something that seen as cute, coldidn’t display wives orful and fun, it as Susie Homemakis not making a ers. great statement Contributed under Women have about modern Creative Commons made great strides marriage and the since the ‘50s housewives roles that women play era and have many more in it. Instead, the video options for work today and comes across as very sexhow they choose to live their ist. lives as wives. “Dear Future Husband” porHowever, as much as I believe that trays a wife’s duties as staying home to Trainor’s music video is sexist and doesn’t mind the housework. But modern marriage is not like this: paint married women in a good light, I do give Women have careers and more to do than just Trainor and her songwriters props for some of the lyrics to this song. cook, clean and take care of children. Even though the video shows Trainor perIn most of the scenarios that are played out in the video, Trainor is conforming to what forming “housewife duties,” in the lyrics she
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sings, “You got that 9 to 5, but baby so do I.” Given these lyrics, it doesn’t make sense for the video to be just her cooking and cleaning when she is singing about having a job herself. It would have made more sense to show Trainor out in the workforce with a job like the
type of woman she is singing about. Even though Trainor has been quoted saying that she doesn’t think the video is sexist, I have to disagree with her. For a song with a lot of potential to make a good statement about modern marriage, she could have done a lot better.
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'Avenue Q' to bring hilarity and heart to Fairfield's stage
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Theatre program to bring raunchy show with 'Avenue Q' By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant Vine Editor
Puppets and Fairfield students alike will take the stage when the hit musical “Avenue Q”comes to Fairfield on April 22 to April 26. The musical has won the Tony Awards’ “Triple Crown” in 2004: Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. The music and lyrics were written by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and the book was written by Jeff Whitty.
“Avenue Q” is a puppet show for adults that tackles adult problems in a humorous way. It is based on an original concept by Lopez and Marx. Lopez, who wrote the music for 2013’s hit Disney movie “Frozen,” said that “after seeing ‘South Park’ something was dislodged, and I realized, ‘Oh, what if we took ‘Sesame Street’ and applied it to the problems of being an adult?’” Some of the songs from the musical include, “What Do You Do with a B.A. in English?,” “There Is Life Outside Your Apartment” and “I Wish I Could Go Back to College.”
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Characters struggling to find purpose in life express their woes through these songs and many more. The play deals with relatable themes such as apathy, lack of purpose and struggling with student loans. These all-too understandable problems will surely make the show a hit among Fairfield students. Princeton, the main character who is portrayed by Sean Switzer ’17, is a recent college graduate who moves into a New York apartment on Avenue Q. On this street, he meets the rest of the zany cast of characters, Kate (Cristelle Sens-Castet ’15), Rod (Alex Mongillo ’16), Trekkie (Franco Luzzi ’15), Lucy (Maggie Greene ’15) and many other wacky puppets that help Princeton find his way in the world. The cast of this production also includes Alec Bandzes ’15, Lizzie Bateson ’16, Liam Cahill ’18, Brendan McNamara ’17, Katie Premus ’15, Tori Schuchmann ’16 and Danny Ward ’18. The crew includes Lynne Chase as the lighting designer, Julie Leavitt as the costume designer, Lynne Porter as the scenic designer and Jeremy Jenkins as the technical director. Guests artists coming to Fairfield for the show include Jackob Hofmann as the director, David Harris as the music director and Linda Wingerter as the puppet master. “Of course I think this show is relevant for college students about to graduate, but I also think it’s universal,” stated Hofmann. “Even though there’s a lot of satire, dirty jokes and off-the-wall humor, there’s a heart to this play.” The musical will be performed at the Wien Experimental Theatre at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. There will be a performance every night at 8 p.m. from April 22 to April 26, and there will be 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets will be $12 general admission, $6 for seniors and University staff and $5 for students. Theatre Fairfield is the resident production company at Fairfield. They produce three or more productions every year. This play contains inappropriate material for some audiences and is not recommended for children under the age of 17.
Jeff LeBlanc marks a new chapter with 'Vision' By Charles DeFilippo Vine Editor Emeritus New York native Jeff LeBlanc is on tour with his highly anticipated album “Vision,” which will be released on May 12. LeBlanc is a likable, down-to-earth musician who has honed the art of songwriting. The Sirius XM “Singer/Songwriter Discovery of the Year” nominee broke the Top 10 of the iTunes Top 200 Singer/Songwriter Chart – twice. His latest, “My Own Way There” (2013), “is like driving with the top down.” “With Jeff at the wheel, he takes you on a winding road through a varied landscape of songs and stories,” stated MTV. Its predecessor, “Worth Holding On To,” (2011) climbed to number three on the iTunes chart and both albums began rotation on Sirius XM’s The Coffee House. Now in the spotlight, the Sacred Heart 2008 alumnus began touring with Gavin DeGraw, Chris Isaak, Ingrid Michaelson, Luke Bryan, Lifehouse and David Archuleta. As a self-managed artist, LeBlanc has made great strides since his 2009 debut “Signals” EP. LeBlanc’s music has appeared on MTV series like “Jersey Shore,” “Teen Mom,” “The Real World” and “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” The 29 year-old will be headed to Fairfield Theatre Company on Friday, May 1 as part of his album release party – which also includes a stop at Joe’s Pub (New York City) on April 26 and at Club Passim (Cambridge, Mass.) on May 6 . LeBlanc is a regular at StageOne and no stranger to Fairfield’s campus – including his appearance on WVOF last month, where LeBlanc played a track off the new record. Since then LeBlanc has released a single off of the album “Stumbled,” which is available for those who pre-order “Vision.” The single recounts the blunders of dating and heartbreak, but is contrasted by LeBlanc’s upbeat groove and catch hook: “I can’t believe it, how quick you broke my heart in two / I can’t believe it how I stumbled over you.” “Vision” was tracked at Nashville’s Sound Emporium, which has seen artists from Jack Clement and Johnny Cash to Willie Nelson, Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney. In his artist bio, LeBlanc wrote “Listening to this album feels like catching up with an old friend over a cup of coffee” – a mixture of maturity, intimacy and familiarity. “I was listening to a lot of pop music,” said LeBlanc. “I saw Justin Timberlake live and listened to bands like Michael Jackson which began to influ-
ence this record. I started playing simple songs, like ‘Stumbled’ which is only two chords, over drum loops and programming.” All of this translated into a simplistic and relatable song-form. Based on LeBlanc’s track record, “Vision” marks a new chapter for both the emerging artist and his fans alike. On this
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brink, what makes LeBlanc’s records so addictive? It has been narrowed down – a humble feeling and energy behind each hook that captivates and rejuvenates in the ears of the listener; so roll-down those windows and tune in to the “vision” ahead.
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Netflix gives rise to 'The Man Without Fear' By Matthew Lazicky Contributing Writer
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“Daredevil,” the latest television show based on a classic comic book, was released on Netflix recently and it has the potential to be a hit. Unlike other television shows influenced by the Marvel cinematic universe, “Daredevil” is a much grittier and darker story than any other movie or television show so far. The fact that it is also being released on Netflix, which has also given rise to popular series like “House of Cards” and “Orange is the New Black,” gives the program a better opportunity to become one of the more popular Marvel stories to be released. Daredevil is an interesting character because his double life of being a lawyer by day and vigilante by night complement each other in a way that has not been done in the superhero genre. Matt Murdock, Daredevil’s identity, is a blind attorney that fights for the innocent from the suppressive powers that run Hell’s Kitchen, New York; and if he cannot find justice in the courtroom, then he wears a mask and fights for justice where the law does not help. When Murdock was blinded as a kid, his other senses were heightened to a superhuman level and are useful in both the courtroom and in the streets. His powers, skills and smarts are what make the character of Daredevil so riveting to watch. The new series has a lot to work with when it comes to possible storylines because of Daredevil’s complex persona. The writers could give this superhero
On Saturday, April 18, record stores around the nation will open their doors for the Eighth Annual Record Store Day. Founded by Eric Levin, Michael Kurtz, Carrie Colliton, Amy Dorfman, Don Van Cleave and Brian Poehner in 2007, RSD was created to provide the music community with an opportunity to connect with musicians and also allow for a chance to acquire rare pieces of music. RSD is credited with aiding the dying industry of mom-and-pop record stores and has helped lead to a 54 percent increase in vinyl sales from 2013 to 2014. Every year, millions of diehard music collectors stake out for hours in order to purchase limited quantities of vinyl only made available through RSD.
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genre show more of a crime/drama feel because of Murdock’s attorney position. Or, they could use Daredevil for more actionsuspense areas. This gives the writers more to work with to keep the show continuously interesting and not just reproduce the classic superhero formula that shows like “The Arrow” and “The Flash” use. Instead of each episode being about the hero fighting against a single adversary and then moving on to the next one in the following episode, this show can move away from a “comic-y” feel to be a more serious and thrilling drama. The concept of “Daredevil” is already more violent than most comic books, so it will be interesting to see how the creators follow the story already laid out in the comics. From what has been shown about the series, it seems like the show could be tied into the larger Marvel universe that the Avengers created in the movies. Hopefully fans will see possible crossovers into other shows, like “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” or even into a movie. Even if you are not into the superhero genre, the show is something that has not been done before and could even be of interest for fans of crime-dramas and darker action-thrillers. It seems to have taken the same path that Christopher Nolan did with the Dark Knight trilogy: writers took a well-known comic and made it darker and more realistic, which worked for Batman and will hopefully work Daredevil as well.
Popular vinyl this year include The White Stripes’ “Get Behind Me Satan,” Run the Jewels’ “Bust No Move,” Father John Misty’s “I Love You, Honeybear,” Biffy Clyro’s “Puzzle” and the Foo Fighters’ “Songs From The Laundry Room.” Speaking of the Foo Fighters, lead singer of the band Dave Grohl has been named the official ambassador of RSD 2015. Whether you are a casual fan of music or a serious record collector, RSD will surely appease your musical taste. To locate a local record store that is participating in RSD, check out their website which also contains a complete list of releases.
Food Synergy Vitamin D is essential to your body because it allows proper absorption of calcium. By pairing these two foods together, this will ensure a healthy amount of calcium in your bloodstream that promotes healthy, strong bones. Another food pairing that may appeal especially to chocolate lovers is apples and dark chocolate. These two have the ability to improve cardiovascular health. The skin of apples contain a flavonoid called quercetin, which can act as an anti-inflammatory. As for dark chocolate, it is rich in catechins, which are antioxidants that are able to stop the hardening of arteries. It has been shown that this pairing is effective in breaking up blood clots. Though this can be done with milk chocolate also, dark chocolate is more beneficial because it has six times more the amount of catechins. Kale is a delicious veggie loaded with Vitamin K, and when paired with almonds, a great source of Vitamin E, they boost your immune system to promote a healthy heart and skin and protect against cancer. Almonds are full of monosaturated fat which increases the absorption of the Vitamin K found in the kale. If the above food pairings do not suit your taste buds, there are many more delicious pairings that can be found online.
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Let Dre Dress You By Andrea Butler Fashion Columnist
Hey Stags! Although most Fairfield students now have very limited memories of the ‘90s, the decade’s memory is still alive and well in today’s fashion. In fact, channeling your inner Topanga is very easy with these key trends: Cropped everything doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. A cropped sweater with highwaisted jeans is the perfect pairing to help transition into spring weather. Doc Martens were the shoe of choice for the ultimate ‘90s babe. These clunky, military-inspired boots are still great for days when you’re mad at the world and want to show it. Floral skater dresses are everywhere these days, and they are ideal for these first few sunny days of spring. Add a long cardigan for when you get stuck in that wind tunnel in the Quad. Jelly shoes are by far the best ‘90s comeback trend, in my opinion, because they’re great for wet days when it’s too hot to wear rain boots. Get your tiny backpack, platform sneaker and scrunchie, and incorporate these looks into your wardrobe when you just want to relive your youth a little bit. Enjoy the weather, lovelies! Love,
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Album Spoiler: 'Carrie and Lowell' by Sufjan Stevens
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By Andrew DaRosa Vine Editor With six albums under his creative belt, Sufjan Stevens is able to warp and expand our musical senses. With “Carrie and Lowell,” the formula changes and a solemn Stevens emerges in a passion of which none of his listeners are familiar with. The album is brooding and vividly dark, expressing the troubling aspects of Stevens’ chaotic childhood. The album title is inspired by the names of Stevens’ stepfather and specifically, his mother, who passed away in 2012, just as Stevens was in the midst of rekindling their relationship. The album collectively accumulates his thoughts and regrets and compiles them into some of the most beautiful and engrossing pieces in Stevens’ catalogue. One of the most emotionally tolling pieces, “The Only One,” boasts an intricately orchestrated stringed intro and intense lyrics, which will make anyone sob as Stevens contemplates suicide and the worth of his mother’s love. Stevens whispers, “Do I care if I despise this, nothing else matters, I know / In a veil of great disguises, how do I live with your ghost? / Should I tear my eyes out now? / Everything I see returns to you somehow / Should I tear my heart out now? / Everything I feel returns to you somehow / I want to save you from your sorrow.” Death seems to be a motif of the album; but fear not, the album is a celebration of existence and cessation rather than the funeral of Stevens’ departed hopes and dreams. “Eugene” is evidence of this. which subtly and tearfully summarizes Stevens’ adolescence. The song comes alive with colorful imagery (look no further than the baptism image) and a beautiful acoustic melody. “Fourth of July” is the most unique song off “Carrie and Lowell” due to the fact that the song takes the voice of Stevens’ mother, Carrie, comforting her son soon after her death.
By Sara Krastins Contributing Writer at The Inkwell Red rocks line hillsides casting shadows on mobile home parks where eight year olds walk with limps from hip replacements of years before reminders of wages once made mounting the backs of angry bulls. The woman without electricity without running water, feeding the mouths of eight of her own takes on the burden of feeding our mouths, the fifteen who mix the cement for her new home, because we are family too. The elder who knows no English watches as we work says nothing, only smiling when we attempt to speak with her. our parting words: ‘see you later grandmother’ hers, ‘thank you my children’ because we are family too.
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The last line of the song, “but we’re all gonna die,” really strikes at the heartstrings of both Stevens and his audience, allowing both parties to step back and realize that life is like Carrie, short and full of sorrow. Other highlights include, “Should’ve Known You Better,” which is a direct testament to Stevens’ mother and her departure when he was only three, leaving his stepfather, Lowell, to take care of him. “John My Beloved” discusses Stevens’ false relationship with his significant other and in his final verse, Stevens pleads to Jesus, “So can we contend, peacefully / Before my history ends? / Jesus I need you, be near, come shield me / From fossils that fall on my head / There’s only a shadow of me; in a manner of speaking I'm dead.” “Carrie and Lowell” is an unexpected, emotional soliloquy of a desperate 39 year-old who just wants to find solace after the death of his mother. The album is the most profound piece of work composed by Stevens and showcases the lyrical and mental maturity of one of the greatest storytellers of the 21st century.
We meet the man whose heart has forgotten how to carry oxygen to the rest of his body but it has not forgotten how to love. The man who came here to die, instead found meaning in the selfless hearts he encountered, mirrors of his own. The man who cannot bring himself to leave because he is family now too. We meet the man who totes a gun so you won’t suspect his soft heart. He leads us through New Mexico mud to crumbling cliffs where toes tempt edges. I cannot tell who is more solid the man or the rock we stand upon. Atop mountains the wind frantically kisses my face begging for the attention it cannot demand below. Entire towns splayed out at our feet.
'One Book, One Town' offers insight into 'Station Eleven' By Georgina White Book Critic Upon returning from Paris on a book tour in Europe, Emily St. John Mandel swept the stage, inspiring her audience and instilling in them the notion that life is ephemeral. No average day or small feat should be taken for granted. She urges her listeners to stop sleepwalking through life and notice life’s intricacies through a sharper lens. Stop to notice the astonishing technologies and inventions that surround us like the flick of a switch that floods a room with light or the ability to travel across oceans in hours rather than days, weeks or even months. These miracles have been diminished to mere routine predictability. St. John Mandel’s new book, “Station Eleven,” forces readers to take
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a step back and examine your life. Do you appreciate the wonders around you? Are you living an honorable life? Fairfield Public Library’s annual “One Book One Town” event was centered on St. John Mandel’s fourth and latest book, “Station Eleven.” The “One Book One Town” concept was developed by Nancy Pearl of the Seattle Public Library’s Washington Center for the Book. She launched the program wondering what the results might be if everyone in one town or city read the same book at once. The idea has since spread throughout the country and the rest of the world. Fairfield’s One Book One Town initiative began in 2006 with “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson. Last year’s selection was a New York Times Bestseller, “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio. Librarians and community volunteers put together an array of monthlong programs and events focused around the book selection for each year. St. John Mandel’s appearance last week at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts was the culminating event for the Fairfield town-wide celebration for St. John Mandel’s new book. St. John Mandel was born on an island off the west coast of British Columbia, Canada, which, incidentally, she used as a model for a central character’s birthplace and home in “Station Eleven.” She pursued her passion for dancing at the School of Toronto Dance Theater and subsequently moved to Brooklyn where she now lives with her husband. Before deciding to become a writer, St. John Mandel was a dancer, primarily with a focus in ballet, and later switched to modern dance. She always loved writing and in fact wrote a published anthology of poems when she was 15. Her first book was published when she was 30 after she was discovered in a slush pile at a publishing house. Currently, she works part time as an administrative assistant at a cancer research center as her day job, writing whenever she can. Her husband, also a writer, understands her need to lock herself in her office for hours on end on weekends when she finally gets the chance to write uninterrupted.
“Station Eleven,” a dystopian apocalyptic novel is one of many in a popular and ever-growing genre of books. It has been equated to a love letter in the form of a requiem. Her book transforms the genre, placing her story in an entirely different sphere, one where the best aspects of society, like Shakespearean plays, meet apocalyptic pandemic. St. John Mandel said, “It seems to me that the citizenry of Elizabethan England would have been haunted by the memory of pandemics in the recent past. The plague swept over England again and again in those years, and it brushed close against Shakespeare’s life.” In writing the book, she asked herself the question: what would people miss most from their old life and the world as we knew it? Certainly they would want to be reminded of the best our world had to offer and Shakespeare is symbolic of the best in literature. In creating her characters, St. John Mandel finds herself most akin to Miranda, first wife of Arthur Leander, who has been writing and illustrating a comic book called “Station Eleven.” The comic book is central to the novel’s plot and is also a possible next project for Mandel. She has also sold options for a movie adaptation. St. John Mandel reminds aspiring writers to finish what work they have started, although constant revisions are necessary. A common misconception is that you must know the right people and work your connections in order to get published; either that or live in Brooklyn, which is simply not true. Determination, motivation, passion and a little luck are all involved when it comes to getting published or even possibly authoring the next bestseller. Unless you submit your work and get it out there — even if it finds its way into the dreaded slush pile — your manuscript will never find its way into the hands of readers. St. John Mandel’s novel, “Station Eleven” is a case in point in which her novel went from the slush pile to become a 2014 National Book Award Finalist and now a New York Times Bestseller.
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Dear Meg, CLAM JAM IS SOLD OUT, and I do not have a ticket. I already had my whole outfit planned out, and I even bought a new dress. After looking forward to this event all year, how can I live without it? What else is there to do on a Saturday afternoon other than spending it on the beach with the whole school? I’m more heartbroken than when I finished “One Tree Hill” on Netflix. How will I survive this crisis? Sincerely, Not clamming or jamming Dear not clamming or jamming, Clam Jam is definitely the most important event of the whole school year, but I guess there is always next year. Instead of spending your time at the beach on a lovely Saturday afternoon, you can try spending it in the library or just cry over the fact that your new outfit will not be unveiled at the greatest event of the year. Who needs parties anyway? Always keeping it real,
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NHL playoffs set to begin tonight By Matthew Schneider Assistant Sports Editor Emeritus The 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs begin tonight with 16 of the top hockey teams in the league trying to move on to the next round. Here is a list of the matchups and predictions for who will take the match. New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – The Rangers are a team that takes advantage of their opponents’ mistakes and uses them to their advantage, scoring goals. The Penguins have been an offensive powerhouse in the past, but not this year. They have suffered from inconsistent play, dooming them to an early playoff exit. Prediction: Rangers in five. Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders – This series will feature two completely different teams. The
Islanders are a run-and-gun team, using their speed to score and overwhelm their opponents. However, the Islanders suffer from shaky goaltending and some lackluster defensive play. The Capitals play a more reserved game, using their speed to strike when given the chance, but are content to wait for their opponent to make a mistake. Their power play is a lethal weapon with star winger Alexander Ovechkin being one of the best power play scorers in the league. Prediction: Capitals in six. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings – This is a matchup between a team that hasn’t missed the playoffs in 24 years in Detroit, and a team that is two years removed from being one of the worst teams in the league in Tampa Bay. The Lightning enter the series being buoyed by the excellent play of Steven Stamkos, the league’s best young goalscorer, and Ben Bishop, the veteran
goaltender who has found a home in Tampa Bay. The Red Wings have the same veteran team as years past, with Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg leading the charge. However, they are starting unproven goaltender Petr Mrazek in the playoffs. Prediction: Lightning in seven. Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators – The Canadiens have a solid core to call on, with forwards like Max Pacioretty leading to way on offense, and defenders like P.K. Subban leading the defenders. The Senators have been the hottest team in hockey recently, with goaltender Andrew Hammond winning 11 of 12 games, and rookie forward Mark Stone having a breakout year. Prediction: Senators in seven. Anaheim Ducks vs. Winnipeg Jets – The Ducks are one of the most dominant teams in the league, led by
#ICYMI in Sports: Over the weekend, Fairfield’s men’s rowing team had four boats in the water as they competed in the Knecht Cup in West Windsor, N.J. Fairfield’s Varsity 4 boat clocked in at a time of 8:19.70, placing fifth in their heat. The second Varsity 8 team finished sixth in their heat, while the Stags’ first Varsity 8 boat also finished sixth in their heat. The final boat for the Stags, the men’s novice four, took fifth place in their heat, clocking in at 7:29.02.
scorers Ryan Getzlav and Corey Perry. They have the ability to run the score up if their opponents aren’t careful. The Jets are a great story, as this playoff appearance is the first one in Winnipeg since 1996. Though they do have some good young players like Tyler Myers and Mark Scheifele, they won’t be able to stand up to the Ducks. Prediction: Ducks in five. Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames – The Canucks have been a pleasant surprise this season, led by twin forwards Henrik and Daniel Sedin. The Flames are one of the best young teams in the NHL, led by forwards Sean Monahan and Johnny Gaudreau. Their team has been made complete by the addition of goaltender Jonas Hiller. Prediction: Canucks in seven. St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild – The Wild have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL recently, thanks to
the amazing play of goaltender Devin Dubnyk. Contributions from forwards Zach Parise and Jason Pominville and defenseman Ryan Suter will make the team one of the toughest opponents to face. The Blues are a team full of star players like T.J. Oshie, Vladimir Tarasenko and David Backes. Though the goaltending situation is somewhat cloudy in St. Louis, the team is still excellent. Prediction: Wild in seven. Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks – The Predators were one of the best teams in the NHL this season. However, goaltender Pekka Rinne has been inconsistent lately. The Blackhawks have been hurt by cold stretches and injuries this season, but still managed to make the playoffs. With forward Patrick Kane returning from injury for the playoffs, this will be one very difficult team to best. Prediction: Blackhawks in six.
This week in sports: Wednesday, April 15 Women's Golf at Hawk Quad Match, 1:30 p.m. Softball at Stony Brook, 2 & 4 p.m. Baseball at Wagner, 4 p.m. Women's Lacrosse vs. Monmouth, 3 p.m.
Both men’s and women’s tennis fell to Niagara 5-2 on Saturday, April 11. Senior Allison Radde and Helen Abbot ’18 defeated the Niagara’s duo 8-5 at number one doubles. At number three doubles, Karen McKeough ‘17 and Meghan Zimmer ‘18 took away the win 8-3. Junior Ofir Solomon picked up a victory for the men’s tennis team at number two singles, taking down Niagara 6-2, 6-4. At number five singles, Luke Lemieux ‘18 picked up the second win for the Stags: 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.
Women's Tennis at Manhattan, 3 p.m.
Thursday, April 16 Men's Golf at Monmouth Invitational, all day
Saturday, April 18 Men's & Women's rowing at Kerr Cup, all day
Over the weekend, Fairfield’s softball team was the only team to pick up any wins at their home stadium. Fairfield took down St. Peter’s in their doubleheader. Following their win, the team traveled to Siena where the team was able to extend their winning streak to six games. The Stags came out strong in the first game, defeating the Saints 10-2. In the second game, the Saints almost got the split, but Fairfield walked away with the close victory 5-4.
Women's Tennis vs. Siena, 12 p.m. Men's Lacrosse vs. Delaware 1 p.m. Women's Lacrosse at Marist, 1 p.m. Softball at Rider, 1 & 3 p.m.
Men’s head basketball coach Sydney Johnson has just announced two new assistant coaches for the 2015-2016 season. Mitch Buonaguro will be returning back to Fairfield this season. Buonaguro served as head coach for Fairfield for six years before heading to Siena for three years, where he eventually became a television analyst for Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference basketball. Tom Parrotta, who graduated from Fordham, spent the last three years as an assistant coach for Fordham. Prior to this, Parotta was the head coach for Canisius for six years.
Baseball at Quinnipiac, 3 p.m.
Sunday, April 19 Men's & Women's Rowing at Iona Invitational, all day Softball at Monmouth, 1 & 3 p.m.
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Baseball at Quinnipiac, 12 p.m.
In this week's issue... -Softball dominates doubleheader vs. St. Peter's (Page 14) -UConn blanks Fairfield 7-0 (Page 15) -Towson defeats Fairfield by one (Page 15) -Women's lacrosse falls short on Senior Day (Page 16)
Monday, April 20 Men's Tennis vs. Monmouth, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21 Baseball vs. Fordham, 3:30 p.m.
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Softball dominates doubleheader By Jesse Erickson Sports Editor Although both lacrosse teams faced tough losses on Saturday, April 11, Fairfield’s softball team swept St. Peter’s in their doubleheader, bettering their overall record to 4-3 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. In the first game, Fairfield blanked the Peacocks, finishing the game 11-0. Freshman Kate Robinson set the pace for the team in the first inning for the Stags. After sending Sammy Ruffolo ‘15 home due to three errors on St. Peter’s behalf, the Stags were already up by one and had three runners on the base. With Robinson up to bat, she homered, putting her team ahead 5-0. “Getting the homer was pretty surreal,” said
Robinson. “It just felt good to help my team out and that’s all I care about.” After St. Peter’s unsuccessful inning with 0 hits and 0 runs, Fairfield was up to the plate. After being hit by a wild pitch, Tori Reed ‘17 was sent to first base. With one on base, Sam Frungillo ‘15 sent herself and Reed back home with a two-run homerun in the bottom of the second inning. The rally ended for the Stags after Frungillo’s hit, but in the next inning, Fairfield continued to swing the bats. Up by seven, Nicole Capra ‘16 and Brianna Levick ‘15 both got themselves on the bases after back-to-back singles. After Lauren Filicia ‘16 was hit by another wild pitch, the bases were loaded for the team. Ruffolo grounded out to second base, sending Capra home, while Reed
hit a pop-up that allowed Levick to run home, and gave Filicia an opportunity to head to third base. On the same opportunity, Filicia advanced from third base to home after St. Peter’s error. After sending all on-base runners home, Frungillo kept the intensity going, singling out to right field. Although she stayed on the bases for two outs, Robinson sent her home, putting the Stags ahead 11-0 before closing out the third inning. For the next three innings, neither Fairfield or St. Peter’s were able to get any runs in, but Fairfield still finished out on top 11-0 as they prepared to take on the Peacocks in round two. “In the first game, the kids really came out and battled, they swung the bats, and just got them [St. Peter’s] right out of the game men-
Jesse Erickson/The Mirror Freshman Makenna DiGuilio batted in an RBI that gave her team a one-run lead in the second game against St. Peter's. The Stags took both games.
tally,” said head coach Julie Brzezinski, “so I was really proud of them for that.” In the second game, the Stags were forced to play their best game as St. Peter’s stayed neck-and-neck with the team throughout the duration of the six innings. “They threw their number one pitcher against us in the second game and they stayed in games that way,” said Brezinski. The Peacocks started off the second inning with a bang, sending a homerun to center field, putting them up by one. In the bottom of the second inning, Fairfield answered with two hits by Frungillo and Makenna DiGuilio ‘18 that sent two runners home, putting them ahead 2-1. After a hitless and scoreless third inning, St. Peter’s Lee Harrison homered and posted two runs on the board for her team, giving them the lead 3-2. But once again, Fairfield cut the team’s lead after a single from Gianna Kinhofer ‘17 and a double from Robinson that sent Kinhofer home. Now tied at 3-3, it wasn’t until the sixth inning that Fairfield was finally able to get ahead of St. Peter’s to secure the victory. Kinhofer was able to start off the inning with a double down the right field line. After Robinson was tagged out at first, Kinhofer was able to advance to third, and then home after a single by Capra. “Gianna did a great job. She fought, she battled, and it wasn’t a pretty hit but we’ll take it,” said Brzezinski. “She made some good defensive plays that kept us in the game.” The two wins against St. Peter’s extended the Stags winning streak to four games. Immediately following the games against the Peacocks, the team traveled to Siena on Sunday, April 12 where they picked up another two wins against the Saints. Finally able to get some playing time, the Stags are happy with where the team is going as they head into more intensive MAAC play. “The MAAC is wide open right now,” said Kinhofer, “so I think we’re at a good point.”
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Your piece of advice to make lacrosse feel better would be...
Hillary Clinton has just announced that she will be running for presidency. Thoughts?
How does this weather have you feeling?
What Fairfield team has the best uniforms?
Who has a better looking team? (interpret how you may) Red Sox or Yankees?
Tell 'em chin up, conference tournaments are right around the corner.
HillDog!!!!!!!!!
Awesome! I hate wearing pants. Wait, that came out wrong. I just enjoy wearing shorts rather than pants ...
Men's lacrosse has got some sick unis. Especially the alternate Wounded Warrior ones.
Yankees, both in terms of looks and skill. Didi Gregorius's swagger in a day game is unrivaled.
#yas
What nice weather? I've been inside editing my capstone till midnight every night.
Am I allowed to say ultimate frisbee?
Real Madrid.
A team pizza party. Pizza makes everything better.
I'd like to announce my intention to run for President of the United States! A vote for me is a vote for more pizza parties!
Great, can't wait for Clam Jam!
The crew team's jerseys are pretty cool.
How 'bout them Mets?
You guys were the prettier team and that's ALL THAT MATTERS.
I'm not really even sure why I asked this because I don't really know/care, but sometimes I feel obligated to ask things like this even though I'd rather talk about my dog.
I really wanted to omit Pat's second part of this answer ... BUT I LOVE IT BECAUSE I CAN WEAR DRESSES (also not pants).
I love all the uniforms, but my favorite accessory is the women's soccer big winter coats that soccer star Cassidy Boegel rocks throughout the winter season.
The Red Sox will always be the best looking team and they also took the series against the Yankees so we already look better.
I'd prolly quote the Herb Brooks speech from "Miracle." It'd make Jennifer Calhoun no sense, but who doesn't love it!
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By Alfredo Torres Assistant Sports Editor On Tuesday, April 14, the Fairfield Stags played host to the University of Connecticut Huskies, who are currently ranked first in the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association polls with a unanimous selection. UConn’s victories can be attributed to sophomore right-hander Andrew Zapata. This season, he currently holds a 3-0 record. Zapata led the Huskies to victory on the mound after throwing seven scoreless innings where he only allowed four hits and struck out five. “He threw well, he threw hard, and had control,” said head coach Bill Currier. “I thought we had a chance to get him there in the middle innings, but we didn’t.” The Stags sent out righty Kyle Dube ‘17 to face off against Zapata. Both pitchers posted two scoreless innings. The Huskies started the third inning with a leadoff double off the bat of sophomore Aaron Hill. Hill was not done, as he took off from second base to steal third. UConn had a runner on third with no outs. Dube was able to get the next batter out and was set to face junior Vinny Siena, who holds a .300 batting average. Si-
By Alfredo Torres Assistant Sports Editor A battle between the two remaining undefeated teams in conference play, Fairfield and Towson, finished in a one point victory for Towson. The No. 20 Fairfield men’s lacrosse team played host to No. 16 Towson with 1,225 in attendance at Rafferty Stadium. Both teams are in the top 10 nationally in scoring defense; Fairfield ranks fifth, while Towson ranks third. Towson came out victorious with the final score being 8-7. “Hats off to Towson, they came up here and beat us in a tightly contested matchup,” said head
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ena was able to push in the run as he hit an RBI groundout to third, giving them a one-run lead. As the fourth inning began, Fairfield made a pitching change and brought in Tucker Panciera ‘15, the most consistent pitcher for the Stags in their previous series against Rider, where he allowed just one earned run in 4.1 innings pitched. Panciera walked Blake Davey, who then stole second base. After a wild pitch by Panciera, Davey advanced to third. UConn had a runner on third with no outs. Panciera gave up another man on base via a walk, and the Huskies now had two runners on base. Junior Bryan Daniello came to the plate for UConn and grounded out to second and pushed in another run for the Huskies. Panciera retired the next batter, but then allowed a RBI single to Aaron Hill, who finished the game 3-4. UConn now held Fairfield 3-0. “They didn’t get many hits because we made errors, had walks, and a couple of hit batters and that’s how they got their first five runs,” said Currier. Fairfield batters continued to struggle against Zapata who dominated all Stags that stepped up to the plate. Zapata pitched seven innings and in four of the seven innings, he
was able to retire the batters in order. The Stags sent out Joe Randall ‘16 to start the fifth. After a strikeout, Siena, of the Huskies, reached first on an error by the shortstop followed by a walk. The Huskies had runners on both first and second bases, and after an error by the Stags, Siena moved to third. Davey stepped up to the plate and reached base on a fielder’s choice
coach Andy Copelan. “Those guys are good, they’re the No.16 team in the country for a reason.” The first period started with an offensive display from both teams as they came out the gate aggressive. Each team scored four goals and finished the period tied. The Stags finished the first period with four saves and three assists. Both defenses allowed four goals, which was a surprise from both teams as they are two of the top defensive teams in the nation. “I thought the first quarter got away from both teams, I don't know if it was the excitement or the nerves, maybe both offenses were just clicking,” said Copelan. “The 4-4 first quarter was something
that I don’t think Coach Nadelen nor myself were totally ready for.” As the second quarter started, the defensive intensity picked up for both teams. As both teams battled on defense, Towson was able to score one goal to take the lead 5-4. Towson was able to shut down the Stags offense for the rest of the half. Fairfield was held scoreless in the second quarter and trailed Towson by one at the half. Fairfield and Towson showed those in attendance throughout the third quarter why they were nationally ranked in scoring defense as they displayed their skills excellently. Both Fairfield and Towson struggled to get the ball into the
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Alfredo Torres/The Mirror Senior Colin McLinden loops around the back of the net to set up a goal scoring opportunity for his team. McLinden was one of seven players to post a point on the board for the Stags against Towson on Saturday, April 11 at Rafferty Stadium.
where Siena scored. UConn finished the inning leading 4-0. UConn continued to play well as they scored two more runs in the sixth and another in the ninth to win the game 7-0. With this loss, Fairfield has now lost five consecutive games. “You’ve got to play clean baseball against a good team,” said Currier. “Soon as you make some errors, hit
some batters and walk them, you’re asking for some runs to be scored and it’s just what they did.” The Stags gave up a total a six walks and committed four errors. “Let’s forget today and go back tomorrow and try to get ready for the weekend,” said Currier. The Stags are set to travel to take on Wagner on April 15.
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net, until Towson was able to convert and score the only goal in that quarter. Headed into the fourth period, down 6-5, Fairfield continued to trail. As the final quarter of the game started, Towson came out hot on the offensive end as they were able to break through the tough defense of the Stags and score on consecutive possessions. The Stags were now down by three (5-8) with less than 10 minutes remaining in the game. Fairfield made their final push as T.J. Neubauer ‘16 scored to bring the lead to two with time winding down. The Stags were able to score on the next possession after Tristan Sperry ‘15 assisted Jake Knostman ‘17, bringing the lead down to one with less than three minutes remaining. Fairfield won the next face-off and had the final possession, but were not able to tie as Towson was
able to shut down the Stags offense in the final minutes. Fairfield was able to get seven goals off the hands of seven different players. This is the fifth one-goal loss for the Stags this season. “It’s just tough. You lose in that fashion where you feel like you have some opportunities and you feel like you prepared the right way and you feel like you have the right game plan,” said Copelan. “It doesn't take a whole lot to go wrong for you to be on the losing end of a one-goal game.” The Stags look to defend home turf and bounce back as they play host to Delaware. Fairfield is currently in second place, posting a 7-5 record overall, but a 2-1 record in the Collegiate Athletic Association conference. Delaware has had a tough season, currently in last place, posting a 0-3 record in the CAA and a 4-9 record overall. The Stags will take on Towson on Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m.
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Women's lacrosse falls short in tale of the undefeated Patrick Kiernan/The Mirror
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Jesse Erickson/The Mirror Seniors Lauren Casadonte (top) and Courtney Chmil (bottom) have both earned
It was the upset of the season as Fairfield’s women’s lacrosse fell to Canisius by one goal, 10-11, on Saturday, April 11. Headed into the game, both teams were undefeated, but Canisius was able to swipe Fairfield of their perfect record on Senior Day at Rafferty Stadium. It was a tough start for the Stags, with the Golden Griffs scoring back-to-back goals in the first five minutes of the half. However, Fairfield was able to net the next three consecutive goals, two of them coming from Courtney Chmil ‘15 and Jamie Leone ‘15, and the third from an unassisted shot by Alex Fehmel ‘17. Canisius fired back and took back their lead, answering Fairfield’s three goals with another three goals of their own. At the end of the first half, Chmil and Julieanne Mascera ‘16 were able to post another two goals for their team, but Canisius still finished out on top 6-5. Both teams ended the first half with 14 shots and four saves each. Fairfield controlled seven of the 12 draws. “Our composition in the beginning of the game could have been better,” said head coach Mike Waldvogel. “We were a little intimidated of how they were going to play and what to expect.” Canisius dominated the start of the second half, showing absolutely no mercy as they scored four consecutive goals, putting them ahead by five in the first five minutes of the half. Two of those goals happened to come from free position shots, which proved to be a problem for the Stags. Of the 11 goals scored by Canisius, five came from the eight meter one-on-one shots. “The eight meter made a difference in the game,” said Waldvogel, “they scored on it, we didn’t.” After the four goals from Canisius, Colleen Reynolds ‘16 was able to turn the game around for the Stags after she posted a goal off an assist from Fehmel. Fehmel answered with an unassisted goal, and after tightening the gap, Reynolds was able to set up a scoring opportunity for Maeve Quinn ‘16. With less than 20 minutes remaining in the game, Fairfield was able to fight back from the five-goal deficit and give the Golden Griffs only a two-goal lead. The two-goal deficit didn’t last long and Canisius was able to score yet another goal from an unassisted shot . “Usually, we have a better defensive game,” said Reynolds. “So I feel like offense stepped up but next
time, if our defense steps up and we work together, we will have the win.” Stepping up herself, Reynolds was able to post the last and final two goals for the Stags, but it just wasn’t enough to get the team the win that they needed to stay undefeated. With less than a minute remaining, the Stags missed their last opportunities to get the win, giving Canisius the rank of number one in the conference. “We had the shots and the opportunities in the end of the game, we just couldn’t finish it,” said Waldvogel. At the end of the second half, Canisius only outshot Fairfield by one, but Fairfield’s offensive play allowed them to pick up 10 ground balls while Canisius only picked up four. It was an even match for the two Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference leaders, but the Stags failed to execute to get the win. “I thought this game was for the championship. We’ve gone back and forth with Canisius pretty much every year and that’s what we looked at,” said Waldvogel. “We were hoping to have a win here and have playoffs here, but looks like we’re gonna have to go back to Buffalo but that’s fine.” It was a tough loss for the entire team, but especially for the seniors on their Senior Day. The seniors, who have grown to be the leaders of the team, have experienced a lot and this loss isn’t the hardest thing they will be forced to overcome. After all five seniors started the fall season with injuries, just being able to finally play on the field is the most rewarding. “Coming back from an injury, you just don’t understand or realize how much you miss the game when you’re standing on the sideline and not able to play,” said Chmil. “Playing lacrosse with my best friends is my favorite thing and I’m cherishing every moment.” Chmil, who is just returning to the field after an ACL injury, has one thought in mind for the remainder of her final season with the Stags. “The seniors are not going to graduate without a MAAC championship.” The Stags will look to take on yet another tough team, Monmouth, on Wednesday, April 15. Fairfield is currently placed third in the MAAC, following closely behind Canisius and Monmouth, the only undefeated teams left in the MAAc conference.