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Week of April 22, 2015

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‘The Chainsmokers’ to perform at Clam Jam By Patrick Kiernan Editor-in-Chief On Saturday April 18, it was announced that the special guest performance at Clam Jam will be The Chainsmokers. This DJ and EDM duo consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall will be performing at Penfield Beach this coming Saturday, April 25, as a part of Clam Jam. The Chainsmokers hits include “#Selfie” and “Kanye.” “There’s no other college, I think, in the country, that has a concert on the beach at an event like Clam Jam,” said Assistant Director of Residence Life and Adviser of the Beach Resident Advocacy Group Pejay Lucky. “It’s a privilege that we’re able to have them.” The decision to have the concert take place during Fairfield’s annual traditional beach gathering was made by BRAG. “We wanted a concert at Clam Jam to change the culture of the day,” said BRAG President Storm Miller ‘15. “It has nothing to do with the spring concert that FUSA runs. They could be doing their own spring concert if they wanted to. This is something BRAG wanted to do for Clam Jam.” According to Miller, the choice of The Chainsmokers had to do with the fact that students wanted a DJ/EDM artist after the Fairfield University Student Association concert featuring country artists Love and Theft in the fall. He added that The Chainsmokers are touring in the area at the time, so it made sense to get them to come to Clam Jam. Funding for this concert came from a number of different people and places on campus, including senior donations, BRAG and Interresidential Housing Association. Any remaining costs were offset by the tickets, which were priced at $40 each for non-seniors. According to Miller, the budget for not just The Chainsmokers, but the entire day of Clam Jam as a whole, is over $70,000. This includes, but is not limited

to, production, staging, sound, security, food, beer, fences and portapotties. “Anything that’s going to be on the beach that day is being brought in by us, because there’s nothing down there [Penfield],” said Miller. The idea of a concert taking place during Clam Jam is something Miller and the rest of BRAG believe will enhance the day, and open the possibility of getting even larger artists to perform at Clam Jam in later years, so long as it is successful and all students prove to be cooperative. “I think Clam Jam is still going to be Clam Jam, just The Chainsmokers are going to happen to be up there,” said Miller. “But other than that, Clam Jam’s always had a DJ, whether or not it be student DJs. Obviously, these DJs are going to be better, but other than that, I don’t think we’re adding anything that’s never happened at Clam Jam.” “The Chainsmokers themselves are really pumped about the event and I think it’s going to be awesome,” said Miller. “These guys tour all year and have never done something like this. It says a lot.” The upperclassmen, who will make up the majority of the crowd, have shown excitement for the concert. “It’s going to be the perfect music for the best event of the year,” said Victoria Kan-Long ‘15. “All of my friends really like them, so I’m excited,” said Julia Devico ‘16. On the other hand, underclassmen have some resentment since most of them were not able to buy a ticket. “It’s kind of ironic that usually the concerts are focused for underclassmen who can’t go to The ‘Grape and who are on campus, and now this year it’s primarily for upperclassmen,” said Gianna Saladino ‘17. “I’m really disappointed that I won’t be able to be there.” In addition to The Chainsmokers, special guests include the rapper Kyle featuring DJ Louis Inglese and DJ Greg-T.

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Various groups of students joined teams and donated money to partake in Relay for Life.

Students join forces to fight cancer By Britta Gunneson Photography Editor

On April 17, the Fairfield Relay for Life Campaign culminated in a 12-hour rousing event for students to commemorate and honor cancer fighters and survivors, as well as raise money for cancer research. Relay for Life is an overnight community fundraising walk, where members of each team participate in taking turns walking around a track. Many students that participated called the event “inspirational,” “fun” and “powerful.” According to Erica Osowiski ‘17, “It was heartwarming to see so many people come together for the same reason.” Sophomore Marc Lee agreed, saying “It’s fun because everyone’s together, but it’s such a lighthearted atmosphere despite it being such a serious thing. It feels like a carnival, but for helping people.” Many students participate in Relay for Life in honor of a survivor they are close with. For Katie Higgins ‘18, Relay

for Life is a chance to become involved. “Watching someone you love suffer from cancer is difficult because it makes you feel helpless. There’s not much you can do other than be a support system. However, being involved in an event like Relay for Life allows you to feel like you are taking back some control,” said Higgins. Freshman Aura Cristina

It was heartwarming to see so many people come together for the same reason. -Erica Osowiski ‘17

Agudelo Rivera felt that Relay for Life is an important event on campus because she believes that “one day we will be able to finish the fight against cancer and no one will have to hear the words ‘you have cancer,’” which she feels Relay for Life makes possible. As part of the event, student programs are encouraged to organize teams for the event in which they work together to raise money

towards the cause. “The committee was particularly strong at supporting other campus clubs and organizations in using Relay as a venue for group bonding, and group promotion,” said Nicole Heller ‘13, program coordinator for Student Programs & Leadership Development. “Having a relay team let the NSL group bond as well as other groups that had teams and got the word out there about who they are and what they do,” stated Heller. Committee members were enthusiastic about the success of the event, pointing to the participant number and the money raised towards the cause. “We raised over $50,000 and had over 500 participants and 57 teams,” said Angelica Leventhal ‘18. “I was on the Relay for Life committee and it was an incredible event,” said Stephen Dierks ‘18. “It was incredible to see so many people come together for such a good cause to fight for a cure.”

RecPlex to take on whole new look By Catherine Veschi News Editor

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The current RecPlex will undergo expansions starting in May 2015.

The Leslie C. Quick Jr. Recreation Complex will be undergoing substantial renovations in the upcoming months. This news will please the nearly 100 percent of the freshman class and 90 percent of the sophomore class that utilize the RecPlex, according to Director of the RecPlex Philip Palumbo. Palumbo said that the RecPlex will close for renovations on May 15, shortly after the end of the semester.

There is no definitive date as of present for when renovations will begin, but Palumbo predicts this will occur at some point at the beginning of June. The project is set to be completed by August 2016. In the period between the start and completion of renovations, the RecPlex equipment will be moved to Alumni Hall for students’ access. This renovation was given approval from the Board of Trustees back at a

meeting on December 4, 2014. For Palumbo, the main reason for the renovations is because there’s “an obvious need for it.” “Over the years, with the growth of the university and the increase in people wanting to exercise, we just got too small, so that’s why we’re doing it,” Palumbo continued. According to Palumbo, students READ

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Students celebrate Indian culture at Holi By Danielle Saitta Contributing Writer

On Friday, April 17, students were seen walking around campus covered from head to toe in various colors, celebrating Holi. The cultural event included music, free food and of course, the opportunity to cover friends with the colorful Indian powder. Senior Jasmine Rajhunandan, co-president of South Asian Student Association, took part in making this event possible Friday afternoon. According to Rajhunandan, “Traditionally in Indian culture, Holi is a welcoming of spring, and that’s why they throw the colored powder around.” Holi is an annual ceremony that happens in different villages all over India. It usually occurs the day spring arrives. Because of the bad weather, it was impossible to schedule the celebration on the actual day. The event received a large attendance, including a handful of students who participated in this Indian tradition for the first time, such as Aaron Alberico ’16. “This is the best thing I’ve been to on campus this entire year. It was amazing,” said Alberico. “I heard about it from my friends. They’ve been trying to convince me to go for years and this was the first year I went and I’m so happy I did.”

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Students throw colored powder at one another in celebration of the Indian tradition Holi. By around 2 p.m. Friday afternoon, little bags of color imported from India were placed on the ground. The powder contained in the packets was fine and colorful. Before long, everyone crowded in a circle and right after a short countdown, students charged for the packets of color and began

throwing and pouring the powder all over each other. A few rounds of this went on until 5 p.m. Rajhunandan thinks that the event is a great way to represent diversity. “A lot of people want to think of it as a really big color run and that’s sometimes how it gets mar-

keted. What we want to remind people is that it’s a traditional Indian celebration and that’s why we keep the name of the event Holi,” said Rajhunandan. “When you look at our population at Fairfield, it looks like we are heavily Caucasian and not so much of everything else,” she con-

tinued. “But when we have these big events, it shows that inside of ourselves we are as diverse as we would like to be because we are respecting different cultures,” she continued. For Chris Gutman ‘15, “Holi is a celebration of not just colors, but of love too. The festival seems to be based on loving one another for the sake of loving humanity and equality, which is something that I think translates well to Jesuit values, as well as the values the university expects us to uphold.” Many students participated and walked away covered in powder with friends old and new. “I went with people that I wasn’t really close with and it just made us closer and now we are best friends,” said Eemie Jebara ’17. This event expresses diversity and color. Undergraduate students from India come to Fairfield to celebrate this fun tradition, as well as interact and educate students who don’t know much about Indian culture. Rajhunandan feels that, “For a lot of first-years, this may be their first experience with anything that has to do with a different culture. It’s good to have them understand what a global perspective really is because the outside world is so different from wherever you come from.”

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Fairfield sponsors ‘Around the World’ By Angela Sammarone Managing Editor On no other Saturday could you see students traversing the Townhouse green dressed in togas, riding camels or donning traditional kimonos. At this year’s Around the World event, student travelers experienced both familiar and foreign attractions to the Fairfield tradition. The event is hosted at the Townhouses where each unit adopts a country and celebrates with culturally appropriate costumes and sometimes liquor. However, this year’s Around the World was the first to be sponsored by the university. In conjunction with Director of Residence Life Ophelie Rowe-Allen, Madison Nawalinski ‘16 and Gianna Anastasio ‘16 coordinated the Around the World in order to ensure the event’s future. Anastasio and Nawalinski, next year’s co-presidents of the Beach Resident Advocacy Group, both wanted to start off their presidency terms on good notes with a successful event, which they attributed in part to working with the university. This year’s Around the World saw several changes. Students’ travel plans were limited to the green between the Townhouses 8, 9 and 10 blocks as it was fenced off. To gain

entrance to the area, students were asked to bring two forms of ID and would be given a wristband upon admittance to denote students over and under the age of 21. Additionally, those Fairfield staff members distributing wristbands also had junior and senior class lists, which limited the event to Fairfield upperclassmen. “We didn’t want [the event] to get blown up with freshmen and sophomores,” said Anastasio. She continued to say that this event was “for the junior class to enjoy,” referencing how the seniors have Mock Wedding, making Around the World the junior class event. Nawalinski echoed that statement, hoping that the underclassmen would “respect the event and not make it a hard time.” Nawalinski hoped for the same cooperation from the class of 2016, expecting them to act responsibly and to be “amazing stags,” which they stressed in an email sent to the junior class. To guarantee that the event would run smoothly, security was posted around the parameters of the event because of growing concerns of the event’s history of excessive drinking and property damage. However, whereas last year’s Around the World failed to secure university sponsorship, this year’s event was able to benefit from the university’s

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Students gathered outside the Townhouses to experience cultures from around the world. funds, which was used to provide a BBQ for students. Overall, student response to the changes made to Around the World were positive. Junior Brittney Wright stated, “I think that the University did a good job in their efforts to control the event. I really like that they let us come and go as

we pleased, especially because if they hadn’t I would’ve definitely felt confined by the fence.” Other students commented on the atmosphere an event like Around the World creates. Junior Ty Parks said he likes “the community, hanging out, dressing like an idiot and buying stupid decorations I’m never

going to use again.” The student reaction to Around the World is what motivated Anastasio and Nawalinski to collaborate with the university this year to make the event a success. “We want this event to last,” Anastasio said.

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Rev. James Martin (left) and Rev. Greg Boyle (right) will speak at the 2015 commencement ceremonies. dained a priest in 1984. He has served years. By Catherine Veschi Martin served at a hospice in as a Chaplain of Folsom Prison, and News Editor Kingston, Jamaica, at a Jesuit refugee wrote “Tattoos on the Heart: the Power Fairfield has announced the official service in Nairobi, Kenya, at a school of Boundless Compassion.” Boyle is the recipient of several huinformation for the graduate and under- for underprivileged boys in New York graduate ceremonies to be held on May City and at various outreach programs manitarian awards, including the California Peace Prize. around Chicago. 17, 2015. Honorary degree recipient MedHe is the award winning auThe 2015 commencement ceremonies will take place on Bellarmine thor of five books, including “A Jesuit itz, the managing director, co-founder Lawn, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the Off-Broadway: Center Stage with Jesus,” and senior portfolio manager of Horiundergraduate ceremony, followed by “Judas” and “Life’s Big Questions,” which zonKinetics LLC, has been a generous was named one of Publishers Weekly’s supporter of Fairfield and of the Jesuit the graduate ceremony at 3 p.m. 916 bachelor’s degrees, 374 master’s “Best Books.” His writing has been fea- community. Soderlund, another honorary dedegrees, 18 certificates of advanced study tured in many famous publications, such and 21 doctorate degrees are expected to as The New York Times and O Magazine. gree recipient, is the founder and senior Martin has been a guest on sever- director of external affairs at the Seriousbe awarded to the graduates. Honorary degrees will be rewarded to both com- al major television and radio networks, Fun Children’s Network, and the daughmencement speakers, as well as John C. including NPR and Comedy Central. In ter of late actor Paul Newman. Soderlund Meditz ‘70, Sharon Robinson and Clea addition, he has spoken at various col- is also on the board of the non-profit orleges and universities across the country ganization Newman’s Own. Newman Soderlund. Robinson, daughter of Hall-ofTwo distinguished and dedicat- and leads seminars and directs retreats. Boyle is the founder and execu- Fame baseball player Jackie Robinson, ed members of the Society of Jesus will speak at the 65th commencement cere- tive director of Homeboy Industries, a will be receiving the final honorary monies, Rev. James Martin, S.J. and Rev. nationally recognized agency that pro- degree recipient. Robinson manages vides job training, education and mental “Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life,” Greg Boyle, S.J. Fr. Martin is a New York Times health services to former gang members a baseball themed national character bestselling author, editor, national and in Los Angeles, Calif. He will be deliver- education curriculum that helps eminternational media contributor, who ing the commencement address at the power students to face obstacles in their lives. She has taught at Yale, Columbia, will speak at the undergraduate cere- graduate ceremony. He entered the Jesuits in 1972 af- Georgetown and Howard Universities. mony. He entered the Jesuits in 1988, after working in corporate finance for six ter graduating high school and was or-

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RecPlex to offer increased amenities Continued from page 1

Compiled by Austin Wesolowski Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety. Tuesday, 4/14 6:30 p.m. – An assault was reported to have occurred days before in a McCormick Hall hallway. No major injuries occurred; both parties involved have been identified. 6:56 p.m. – A Volkswagen Jetta was found vandalized near Townhouse 6 block. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact DPS. Wednesday, 4/15 12:57 a.m. – A vehicle at a University checkpoint was unable to stop, forcing a DPS officer to move out of the way of the car. The vehicle proceeded to not yield at two other stops signs before being stopped by DPS. The individual was cited for disorderly conduct along with reckless operation of a vehicle. Friday, 4/17 1:00 a.m. – Individuals were found on the roof of Dolan Hall with the possession of alcohol as a minor. The parties involved claimed the reason they were up there was they were smoking cigarettes. The individuals were also cited for smoking within 30 feet of a building. 5:28 p.m. – An individual in Campion Hall was found to have alcohol in their room. The individuals involved were referred to student conduct. 11:38 p.m. – A non-student was found outside Townhouse 9 block with a bottle of Fireball whiskey. The guest host was identified and referred to student conduct for guest policy violations. Saturday, 4/18 1:51 a.m. – An individual broke the first floor west door glass window of Regis Hall. The individual has been identified and referred to student conduct. 12:57 p.m. – A 1 block Townhouse rear porch window was broken. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact DPS.

can expect the RecPlex to be “brought up to 2020 levels, electrical, cable, Wi-Fi, everything.” Palumbo added that “the electrical is in dire need” of an upgrade, as well as ventilation and air-conditioning. In addition, the newly renovated RecPlex will feature a three-level addition to the current facility. The ground level will include weight lifting equipment, and the upper level will accommodate all the cardio equipment, Palumbo said. In addition, the lower level will include additional multi-purpose rooms for small or large group fitness activities and classes. According to Palumbo, there will be a substantial increase in the amount of machinery available to students at the RecPlex. For example, after the renovations, the RecPlex will be home to at least 20 to 25 treadmills, a significant increase from the 11 treadmills the RecPlex currently owns. In addition, the new RecPlex will feature an indoor track, giving students another option for a cardio workout. “There’s going to be almost double the equipment we have now, so I think it opens up a wider range of flexibility [for students],” Palumbo said. Freshman Stephanie Yadre felt that she would benefit from the increase in machinery at the RecPlex, saying that she has waited for ellipticals at the RecPlex frequently, given that she tends to work out at popular times. However, Palumbo does not expect there to be much of an increase in the amount of students that utilize the RecPlex’s services.

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Sunday, 4/19 12:35 a.m. – A female student allegedly assaulted an Uber driver by striking him in the back of the head. The individual has been identified. 1:43 a.m. – Two students and two non-students were found outside Campion smoking possible marijuana. The students have been referred to student conduct.

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“I don’t think there’s going to be a significant change based on our rough demographics. I do think it will be easier for them [students],” said Palumbo. While Palumbo doesn’t see an increase in students using the RecPlex, he does feel that “if the university student body numbers go up, we’re going to be better able to handle the peak times when people want to come in and work out.”

1. Salt Lake City, Utah – Megan Huntsman, a woman who pleaded guilty to killing six of her newborn babies, was sentenced to prison on Monday. The babies’ bodies were discovered in Huntsman’s garage in April 2014. 2. Detroit, Mich. – A Detroit officer, William Melendez, was charged with two felony counts after dragging 57-year-old Floyd Dent, a black man, from his car before kicking and punching him repeatedly. If convicted, Melendez could face up to 15 years in prison.

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6. Fairfield, Calif. – Police found 8-year-old Brock Guzman safe and well after he was taken in his parents’ car, which was stolen from outside their house. Guzman had been sitting inside the Toyota Corolla at about 4:45 p.m. when it disappeared. 7. Duncan, Okla. – Teenager Chancey Allen Luna was found guilty of first-degree murder on Friday for his role in the August 2013 drive-by shooting of 23-year-old college student Christopher Lane. Luna said that he and his friends “were bored” so they decided to kill someone.

3. Boston, Mass. –Ethiopian runner Lelisa Desisa finished first in the Boston Marathon on Monday, reclaiming the top spot in the race he won two years ago when it was struck by a deadly bombing attack.

8. Kent, Wash. – Maria Gonzales Esquivel has been sentenced to two consecutive life prison terms for torturing a father and his children with beatings, mutilation, starvation, sex assaults and other horrors.

4. Cheyenne, Wyo. –Interstate 80 in southeast Wyoming remains closed between Laramie and Rawlins because of another chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles in dense fog.

9. Philips County, Ark. – A body was found Monday morning in Long Lake near the Mississippi River at around 10 a.m. Police are still unsure of the sex of the person.

5. Baltimore, Md. – Freddie Gray, a black man who died after being arrested by white police officers, was reported on Monday to have been detained without incident for having a switchblade knife. Gray suffered a medical emergency while being taken to the police station and was hospitalized.

10. Brentwood, N.Y. –Marcos Alonso Zea was sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempting to fly to Yemen to join a Middle Eastern terrorist group and admitting to continuing to plot with others to assist them.

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Pope Francis declares that recognition is just as important as remembrance By Ariana Puzzo Opinion Editor On April 12, 2015, Pope Francis led an Armenian-Rite Mass in recognition of the widespread killings of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire during the early 20th century. April 24, 2015 will mark 100 years since the mass killings of Armenians ensued. I believe that the time has never been more right for a respected world leader such as Francis to recognize the horrors that occurred a century ago. By recognizing that Ottoman Turks committed an act of genocide, Francis is also showing the world that ignoring the lasting impact that these horrors had and continue to have on the Armenian people will not be tolerated. After learning that Francis referred to the senseless slaughter of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as “the first genocide of the 20th century,” urging the international community to recognize the slaughter as genocide, I knew that there would be displeasure expressed from Turkey. Stating that the “slaughter” was in fact genocide was necessary for the sake of the Armenian people. Francis was correct in saying that “Concealing or denying evil is like allowing a wound to keep bleeding without bandaging it.” Although the time has passed for accountability from the original perpetrators of the Armenian Genocide, international recognition of the severity of the events is imperative, allowing those whose ancestors suffered or perished during this horrific period to gain a sense of closure. Genocide, according to Raphael Lemkin who coined the term in the early 1940s, is “intended rather to signify a coordinated plan of different actions aiming at the destruction of essential foundations of the life of national groups, with the aim of annihilating the groups themselves.” Regardless of whether the destruction of a group is in part or in whole, the destruction, according to Lemkin, constitutes as genocide; and when coining the term, Lemkin was acknowledging the aftermath of what happened to the Armenians. Therefore, Francis’ declaration that the murder of the Armenians was a genocide signifies an important recognition that the murder of these people was not senseless or the result of civil strife, as many try to pass the events off as. Rather, the genocide must be seen as a systematic extermination of a minority group of people. By raising international awareness of the importance of acknowledging the Armenian Genocide, Francis is also calling attention to the final stage of The Ten Stages of Genocide. The stages, composed by the President of Genocide Watch Gregory H. Stanton, are composed of the

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actions that cause genocides to occur between the oppressed and the oppressors. The final stage is denial. Francis’ stance opposing the continued international denial of the genocide shows that there must be accountability for the inhumane actions perpetrated against the Armenians. Turkey in particular remains stuck in the final stage. As a result, despite the small number of 23 countries that acknowledge the Armenian Genocide as such today, the remaining countries around the world, including Turkey, will continue to prevent the Armenian people from achieving closure. Francis should be lauded for his refusal to ignore history, and others, especially world and other religious leaders, should follow suit. Ignoring history allows ignorance and denial to perpetrate, resulting in the continuation of the occurrence of genocides with the notion that if a country is considered to be a powerful-enough ally, that country can deny its actions. One only has to look at past genocides such as the Holocaust in Europe and ongoing genocides such as that which is currently occurring in Darfur, Sudan to see that ignoring the Armenian Genocide only serves to strengthen and protect those perpetrating more recent genocides. Despite Francis’ significant acknowledgment of the Armenian Genocide, his words are not enough. Action must be taken with the knowledge that change will not be immediate regarding how countries around the world perceive the events of a century ago. There are still countries, such as our own, that do not refer to the Armenian Genocide as such because they fear that Turkey will be lost as an ally if they do so. While having a relationship with Turkey is crucial to international relations, it is not permissible to ignore history and to fabricate the number of Armenians affected by the genocide, including those who lost ancestors. Even now, nearly 100 years later, Turkey continues to deny the magnitude with which Ottoman Turks systematically persecuted Armenians, claiming that the statistic of 1.5 million Armenians murdered throughout the genocide is an exaggeration. Furthermore, by choosing to deny the events of the Armenian Genocide and refusing to discuss what happened to the people affected, the cold words of Adolf Hitler ring true when he said in his Obersalzberg Speech: “Who, after all, speaks today of the annihilation of the Armenians?” There is no excuse for Hitler’s words to be truthful and the time has come to prove his words wrong. In not doing so, we then fail to ensure the safety of current and future groups of oppressed people who, like the Armenians, are targets of systematic persecution.

# I W i s h M y Te a c h e r K n e w has been a trending topic over the past week after a third-grade teacher in Denver asked her students to write down something they thought she should know. That got us thinking: What if our teachers (professors) knew what was going on in our minds? What if we had the chance to tell our professors something about ourselves? As the spring semester is nearing its end, tensions are at an all-time high. We have papers due, tests to study for and a newspaper to create every week. We have been stressed out beyond belief and the gray hairs are growing in by the day (or so

Pat thinks.) At this rate, the three of us are watching the other go gray due to the simple fact that there are not enough hours in a day to properly complete all that needs to be done. The last couple weeks of classes are tiresome enough with teachers piling on last minute work and new material; cramming in everything from the snow days at the beginning of the semester only makes matters worse. The trouble is also finding the appropriate amount of time for studying this new material and reviewing the old information. Two non-consecutive reading days sound nice, but they aren't as helpful as one would think.

Clam Jam gains reputation By Jennie Deering, Elizabeth Elliot and Yania Rugama Contributing Writers The term “Clam Jam” is synonymous with Fairfield, but for all the wrong reasons. This year, the annual Clam Jam celebration will be undergoing some major changes in an attempt to change the culture behind the event itself, but not everyone is happy about such a drastic shift from the norm. However, if no one takes the initiative to make a change, as this year’s Beach Residents Advocacy Group committee has worked to do, the event will be taken away forever, and those underclassmen who are currently complaining about not having a ticket this year will never have one. Underclassmen are now upset over the fact that they were not able to receive one of the coveted tickets for Clam Jam 2015. While some underclassmen are wondering how Fairfield can claim to sponsor a school-wide event like Clam Jam if the entire student body is not able to attend, they will simply have to have to wait their turn. We would love for all of the classes to experience Clam Jam, but even when the planning of Clam Jam 2015 was still in the works, there was never any promise that all classes would be admitted into the event. Additionally, given the permits that the town of Fairfield has in READ

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That’s also not to mention the anxiety that ensures when they're removed as they were Fall 2012. Finals at Fairfield is such a sharp contrast to Ireland, where exams are spread over a two-anda-half week period following a Study Week. During that week, there are no classes and professors are available during office hours. Since there are generally only one or two assignments for the entire semester, this week gives students time to really buckle down and do what must be done without them being bogged down by other classes. The week is intense, but not as stressful as it would be had there been continuous assessment

and not enough time to begin research and work on papers. Whereas Pat and Angela have been on edge for all of April, the reduced stress that Meaghan has been feeling has to do with the fact that she only has to worry about one assignment for each class due at the end of the semester instead of the three or four she could have for one class alone back at Fairfield. Though this system in Ireland seems luxurious, we love having the challenging academic environment at Fairfield in which we are forced to push ourselves to our limits. We just wish our teachers knew that cutting us a little slack would be great sometimes.

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Reflections: Trending On and Off Campus #SmokeFreeFU – Fairfield University Student Association Senate hosted a Presidential Open Forum on Tuesday, April 14 regarding whether or not Fairfield University should become a smoke-free campus. #HernandezTrial – Aaron Hernandez is sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole, sparking outrage on social media from fellow NFL players.

#GiveAndTake – The Clinton Foundation faces accusations that foreign entities have made payments and have received favors from Hillary Clinton’s State Department in return. #NoFlyZone – Terrified onlookers watched as a gyrocopter landed on the White House lawn, prompting authorities to arrest the seemingly harmless flyer.

#NewDirection – One Direction's recently departed Zayn Malik sent fans into a frenzy when he debuted his newly shaved head.

Underclassmen should exercise patience CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 place, only 1,500 individuals are allowed to be on the beach at any given time. The University had to work and negotiate with the town of Fairfield’s restrictions on capacity for the event at the beach. As the 2014-2015 Fairfield University Student Association Student Body President Alex Cucchi ‘15 stated in his open letter to the students about this year’s Clam Jam, “The reality is that this was the only way to keep the tradition of Clam Jam from being taken away completely.” Cucchi is right. For many years, Clam Jam has been an alcohol-fueled, day-long party which would

draw thousands of individuals to Lantern Point, a beachfront enclave of private homes at the intersection of Reef Road and Fairfield Beach Road. The raucous crowd would often spill onto the beach and the streets, prompting numerous complaints from neighbors, which would then result in student arrests for disorderly conduct and underage drinking. So, this year in order to control such chaos, Fairfield’s BRAG decided to come together with University administration and staff members to organize an event which everyone could “enjoy.” No one likes such change, that’s a given, but after the mess that was Clam Jam 2014, things should, theoretically, only get better from here.

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Netflix helps make classics more appreciated By Erin Joyce Contributing Writer On a Friday night while everyone is out at some social gathering, if you’re like me, you chose to dodge that bullet and look forward instead to lying in bed after your hard week by unwinding with Netflix. While many people argue that Netflix needs to welcome new shows and movies, I consider the long-lost classics and the old sitcoms, despite sometimes referencing events that we are too young to understand, the best types of shows to watch and unwind with at the end of the week. Without Netflix introducing me to classic comedies like “Cheers,” “Frasier” and allowing me to watch any episode of “F.R.I.E.N.D.S” any time I want, I never would have found some of my favorite shows to bond with friends over.

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Although the opportunity to watch the shows that you’ve probably overheard your parents make reference to when you were still in middle school may seem unappealing initially, you should push aside any hesitations. By doing so, you are opening the door to many enjoyable conversations with people who you may not have suspected to enjoy those same classics as yourself. I know that if I had not given the classics a chance and acquiesced to my friend’s incessant begging, I would have missed out on watching some hilarious comedies with other friends who also enjoy these shows. However, discovering that your friends also watch old shows is not the only way that you can make deeper connections. If and when you stumble upon a show that you have heard your parents reference, it is at that moment that you should stop your search and hit the “play” button. Although I was initially hesitant to watch the shows that were targeted toward my parents’ generation, watching a show that your parents enjoyed will not only help you build a connection with your family, but also give you a greater knowledge of events that were relevant to the previous generations who watched a show before the Internet was a concept, let alone a platform where shows were available at any moment. All of this may seem to be a bit of a stretch. But after one of my friends introduced me to the show “M.A.S.H.” a few weeks ago, I watched it with my family over the Easter weekend and it brought my family closer together.

The jokes, which at times seemed goofy, offered memories to my parents and made for a fun night of reminiscing old episodes, as well as offering my brother and I a deeper understanding of previous comedies and humor for our parents. Along with family members, anybody you meet who watches the same shows as you will likely become a great friend. Not only do they possess similar interests as you, but you can be sure that they have spent many Friday nights scrolling through Netflix as well. Your show, which remains a hidden jewel on Netflix, is your way of screening possible new friends. Next time you’re unsure of how much you have in common with someone, I suggest checking their “recently watched” section on Netflix. Although many of us are stuck in our old ways when it comes to our television preferences, sometimes all you need is a push from the past to see that many old shows are not a great deal different from those that grab our attention and interest today. Ultimately, I recommend broadening your horizons and exploring the depths of Netflix. Go beyond the show that “everybody’s talking about” and discover those programs that your parents enjoyed during their adolescence. I can promise you that these shows will not disappoint and that more times than not, that random classic you decided to try out on a Friday night will become your go-to show for weeks on end.

Virtual tours leave too much to the imagination However, I still loved the school. I remember a student saying to me that if I liked the campus on a bad day, then my Visiting college campuses is vital for the coldecision should be easy. lege decision-making process. If I had not visited By walking around the Fairfield, I might not be here today. campus, I could imagine myself Although virtual tours seem convenient, they attending in the fall and picture do not give you the overall feel for the school and myself fitting in at Fairfield. do not provide a personal experience. Furthermore, my visits to There is no way to interact with the students Fairfield were a major factor in and faculty at the school. Also, virtual tours usually my decision to attend the school. do not encompass the entire campus, which could In addition to Fairfield, I make you believe that a campus is smaller than it visited the University of Rhode is in reality. Island. Since I had attended By visiting campuses, students can make small schools my whole life, I their decision through their own perspective, raththought that a bigger school er than through the perspective of a computer. would be a good change for me. Since I applied to 17 colleges, my decisionWhen I visited URI making process on where I would spend the next though, I was terrified. four years of my life was chaotic. The school was huge and I The Common Application became my best started to imagine how I would get lost on my way friend, and I was so unsure of what I wanted in a around campus and how I would be just another school. face in the classroom. Should I go to a big school or a small school? This made me realize that a big college was The Mirror welcomes the opinions and contributions of its readers: Letters to the editor must be timely and not for me. Although I ultimately decided not to submitted by email to info@fairfieldmirror.com or Box AA. All letters to the editor that are appropriate will be attend URI, I was glad that I visited the school. published either in print or online. The Mirror reserves the right to edit letters and articles for content, length If I had not visited, I could have made the and grammatical error. Letters should be free of obscenities and personal attacks and should contain correct mistake of attending there in the fall. Also, I was and factual information not exceeding 500 words. able to compare URI to Fairfield and that made me realize Fairfield’s strengths that ultimately

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Do I want to be close to home or get some distance? There were so many questions that required careful consideration. By visiting college campuses, I was able to answer these questions. If I had not visited campuses to determine where I would feel most comfortable, my college decision-making would have been more difficult and could have inclined me to attend the wrong college. After visiting Providence College, I fell in love with the campus and it became my dream school. This led me to apply early action. Finally, I received a decision. I had been deferred. Although a deferral is not a rejection, I was heartbroken by this answer. Sitting next to my deferral was a letter from Fairfield saying that I had been accepted. The deferral made me feel unwelcomed which caused me to give other schools, like Fairfield, an opportunity. The first thing that my parents and I did was plan a visit to Fairfield. I recall it being a gross, rainy day, which didn’t do the campus justice.

factored into me choosing to come here. The smaller campus and overall layout of the school proved to be more convenient than URI. Maps and virtual tours can only provide a glimpse into the structure of a campus and can cause people to misjudge the proximity of certain buildings on campus. Additionally, virtual tours cannot compare to the experience of visiting a real college campus, which is ultimately one of the most important deciding factors during the decision-making process.

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Twin Peaks redefine the image of garage rock By Andrew DaRosa Vine Editor

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pounding, ruthless, party-willing-and-party-ready-garagerock.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Esquire Twin Peaks isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your average indie rock band. Often compared to a perfectly eclectic mix of The Strokes, Tame Impala and The Rolling Stones, Twin Peaks are rising to astronomical levels, with appearances at Lollapalooza and Firefly Music Festival scheduled this summer. Hailing from Chicago, the band consists of vocalist Cadien Lake James, guitarist Clay Frankel, bassist Jack Dolan and drummer Connor Brodner. Branding themselves as a form of garage rock, Twin Peaks is relentless in their presentation and roar with a vivacity that is lacking with their contemporaries. Their style has been popularized by the likes of Weezer and Green Day, but Twin Peaks adds a new dimension to the genre of garage rock with a psychedelic pop twist, a unique feature of their band. Unknown to most people is the fact that the band formed in their freshman year of high school under the name Teenage Dream in 2009. The Chicago indie rock scene substantially aided in the upbringing of Twin Peaks and eventually molded their multifaceted sound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played our first show when I was a freshman,â&#x20AC;? says Cadien, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and of the three people who came out, one was Alex White of White Mystery. She loved it. Alex has taught me a lot about being business smart and taking things slow, about being grateful and expressing thanks where due, and about being a gracious musician. The generosity of all the bands in the scene out here is pretty amazing.â&#x20AC;? In 2013, the band put out their first record titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sunken.â&#x20AC;? Highlights from the album include â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irene,â&#x20AC;? which carries an ethereal feel that is driven by a pulsating, delayed guitar and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Out of Commission,â&#x20AC;? which is a brief 1:25 song, but packs a surf-tinged power chord progression with a guitar solo that is simply outstanding. Overall, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sunkenâ&#x20AC;? is the perfect, in-your-face garage rock album

that accurately provides a taste of the sound that Twin Peaks incorporates. Soon after, the band returned to their roots in Chicago and began recording â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wild Onion,â&#x20AC;? their second and latest release. Released under the Grand Jury label, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wild Onionâ&#x20AC;? is their most ambitious album, which explores the themes of growing up in both a musical and mature manner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making Breakfast,â&#x20AC;? easily one of the catchiest songs off the album, exhumes a feel of The Rolling Stonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beast of Burdenâ&#x20AC;? and boasts an energetic progression that carries the playful lyrics that accompany it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flavorâ&#x20AC;? is reminiscent of a Weezer â&#x20AC;&#x153;Green Albumâ&#x20AC;?-era piece that erupts in a melodic solo that turns clean after a distorted power chord progression. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The album deals with a lot of insecurities that arise when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re growing up,â&#x20AC;? explains Cadien, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about adopting them and being vulnerable to let out the tunes. It ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ideal, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sublime.â&#x20AC;? Twin Peaks is full of potential and has made a reputation for being the forerunners of the garage rock movement of the 21st century. These happy-go-lucky folks out of Chicago are just getting started and ready to conquer the indie rock world as they constantly progress their sound and image.

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Will Marvel dominate the summer box office? By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant Vine Editor After the record-shattering success of past Marvel Cinematic Universe films like â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Avengersâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iron Man 3,â&#x20AC;? which were, respectively, the third and sixth highest grossing films of all time, it will be no surprise when â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avengers: Age of Ultronâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ant-Manâ&#x20AC;? sweep the box office this summer. Marvel has slowly been building up a series of films beginning in 2008 with the release of the first feature of their cinematic universe, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iron Man.â&#x20AC;? The nine films of the MCU that have been released since then have all been wildly popular and huge hits in the box office. This summer, two more films will be added to the MCU: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avengers: Age of Ultronâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ant-Man.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Age of Ultronâ&#x20AC;? is the long-awaited sequel to â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Avengersâ&#x20AC;? and, with director and screenwriter Joss Whedon at its head, it will no doubt be one of the finest films of the summer with the return of Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans as Iron Man and Captain America respectively, along with the additions of James Spader as Ultron and

Paul Bettany as the Vision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ant-Man,â&#x20AC;? the final film of phase two of the MCU, is also highly anticipated, starring Paul Rudd as Ant-Man and Michael Douglas as Hank Pym. As the origin story of a new hero entering the MCU, it will surely be a big hit. With these high expectations also come high budgets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Age of Ultronâ&#x20AC;? has a budget of $250 million, but will most likely make as much, if not more, than the first â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avengersâ&#x20AC;? film, which grossed at more than $1.5 billion worldwide. A popular debate regarding â&#x20AC;&#x153;Age of Ultronâ&#x20AC;? is the fact that Whedon has decided not to include a postcredit scene at the end of the film like its predecessor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to be clear that there was no tag scene at the very, very end of the film,â&#x20AC;? said Whedon, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because after sitting through 40 minutes of credits and not seeing anything, we thought people would become irate.â&#x20AC;? Moviegoers everywhere are excited for this and many other elements of the coming Marvel films. Without a doubt, these movies will not disappoint one bit.

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Ryan Adams delivers with extensive Carnegie Hall Live box set By Andrew DaRosa Vine Editor Ryan Adams has been somewhat of a vinyl mastermind lately with the constant stream of 7-inch and Lps. “Live at Carnegie Hall” is the newest masterpiece from Adams, highlighting his two acoustic performances at the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York City on November 15 and 17 of last year. The box set also marks the 49th release from Adams’ record company, Pax-Am Records. Spanning over 42 songs and three and a half hours of music, “Live at Carnegie Hall” is the most comprehensive collection of live music released by Adams since his 2012 box set, “Live After Deaf,” which spans Adams’ 2011 solo acoustic tour of Europe. What is most notable about the album is the intimacy in Adams’ voice and the passion which he evokes through his voice and acoustic guitar. While the venue is much different from other locations on Adams’ most recent tour, supporting his recent self-titled album, he still maintains his trademark humor and wit. During song-breaks, Adams quips with the audience regarding Michael McDonald and the importance of sweaters. While Adams enjoys the occasional banter and im-

provisation (look no further than the song regarding the worst song performed at Carnegie Hall), Adams takes himself completely serious from piece to piece, often contemplating the aspects of his own mortality. “Damn, Sam (I Love A Woman That Rains)” has never felt as personal as this version from the first night. The song speaks to his audience when he emotionally states, “I’m as calm as a fruit stand in New York and maybe as strange,” giving a simple nod of respect to the city that inspired him. Speaking of New York, Adams made sure to pay tribute both nights to the city that fostered him in the early 2000s, specifically during the recording of “Gold” in 2001. “New York, New York” is performed both nights at the venue, with the second night featuring Adams ditching the guitar and experimenting with the piano, causing an emotional shift that had tears in the eyes of most in the audience. Adams also takes this opportunity to present his new songs from his 2014 selftitled album in an acoustic setting, giving them a new dimension not previously exhibited in other live versions. “Kim” feels inordinately more powerful acoustically; the message it delivers hits harder and is reverberated by the subtle strokes of Adams’ delicate chord progressions. Other notable songs from this effort include “Trouble,” which entails a depth that sounds through Adams’ acoustic guitar and “Gimme Something Good,” which lacks the large bravado that Adams usually begins his concerts with. “Halloween,” a personal favorite of mine from the vinyl version of “Love Is Hell,” maintains the same sped-up progression as the original Andrew DaRosa/The Mirror with an emphasis that delivers

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but seems to lack in comparison to the 2011 version performed in “Live After Deaf.” Also noticeable is an acoustic version of his 2002 hit, “Dear Chicago,” which feels like a plea of love to the audience to give to his former self, who struggled with depression and a speedball addiction. Adams cleverly chooses to debut two brand new songs, “This Is Where We Met In My Mind” and “How Much Time.” Both pieces are indicative of the progress that Adams has made as a musician, and one can hear the struggle of his past as Adams’ voice reverberates through the halls of Carnegie Hall. This box set of music is a must-own piece for any fan of Adams and should be a mandatory listen for anyone thinking about listening to Adams for the first time, because there is no piece aside “Live After Deaf ” that accurately shows the musical progress that Adams has underwent. Best stated by Adams’ biggest hit, “Come Pick Me Up,” “I wish you'd make up my bed / So I could make up my mind / Try it for sleeping instead / Maybe you'll rest sometime / I wish I could.”

Nutrition 101: Stress-busting Foods By Stephanie Piccolo Nutrition Columnist During stressful times, such as finals season, there are several foods that can aid in lowering stress levels. CNN contributor Lindsay Funston lists some examples of “stress-relieving superfoods” that would be beneficial for college students to work into their diets for the remaining two weeks of school. One stress-relieving snack is pistachios. The rhythmic movement of cracking open the shell is shown to help you relax, while also slowing down your rate of eating, making pistachios a dietfriendly snack. Pistachios also have a positive effect on your heart, proving to help lower blood pressure and heart rate. Another food full of stress-reducing antioxidants are blueberries. Blueberries help to increase the level of natural killer cells in your body, which are a type of white blood cell that are important in your body’s immune function. One serving of salmon contains enough of one’s daily intake of omega 3 fatty acids, which has anti-inflammatory effects that can reduce stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. Or, if you are looking for a quick stress reliever, eating yogurt can help to calm your stomach when you become nervous or stressed. Yogurt contains probiotics which restore the natural flora of bacteria that has been damaged by stress. Yogurt is also a great source of calcium and protein that can be added to your diet.

Dark chocolate can also be a great stress reducer because the cocoa contains antioxidants that cause the walls of your blood vessels to relax, which lowers your blood pressure and can improve circulation. Dark chocolate even contains natural substances that can create a sense of euphoria. Although there are more options than the ones listed above that have stress-reducing effects, being conscious of one’s diet during periods of high stress is important. Next time you veer toward the ice cream freezer, turn the corner and opt for a yogurt instead.

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Let Dre Dress You By Andrea Butler Fashion Columnist

Hey Stags! Music festival season has officially begun, and whether you're more of an Electric Daisy Carnival or Governor's Ball-type, these events are the perfect opportunities to showcase your style. Crop tops and high waisted shorts have turned into the unofficial music festival uniform. A more form-fitting top will help alleviate the risk of any wardrobe malfunctions while you're dancing. A flowy sundress is perfect for sunny, music-filled days. Pick something with a defined waist which will photograph much better than a shift. Comfortable shoes are a non-negotiable for any concert. No matter how cute your sandals or flats are, don't wear them — ever. Your favorite low-top Converse are perfect, or if you're OK with sweating, lace-up boots will give any outfit some edge.

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World-renowned Dante scholar discusses the "Theology of the Future" By Juliana Sansonetti Assistant Vine Editor Dante Alighieri, one of the giants of medieval literature and greatest Italian poets of all time, is still studied at length in colleges all over the world, despite the fact that his poetry was written centuries ago. Dr. Giuseppe Mazzotta, one of the world’s greatest living Dante scholars, came to Fairfield on April 20 to give a lecture on Dante’s “Divine Comedy,” considered by most to be his poetic masterpiece. At Fairfield, a course on Dante is taught by Dr. Mary Ann McDonald Carolan, which studies his “Divine Comedy” of Dante in depth over the course of a semester. Carolan, who studied under the tutelage of Mazzotta, spoke on the lecture. “It was a pleasure to host Mazzotta on the Fairfield campus. He was my professor in graduate school, and my advisor for the dissertation. His dedication to the art of teaching and to writing set a very high standard indeed for those of us fortunate enough to study with him,” said Carolan. “When I first offered the Dante course at Fairfield, I invited Mazzotta to lecture. After his talk he made me promise to offer Dante each year, which I have had the honor of doing for more than a decade,” Carolan said. Mazzotta, who has read the works of Dante since he was a little boy and seriously studied his works since the age of 15, has taught classes on the Italian poet since 1969. He stopped two years ago, but intends to return to teaching next year. Mazzotta insisted on the continued importance of Dante’s works in modern society: “It’s not just about God,” he said, “it’s about your life, and everybody should care about that.” In fact, the poem is so important to Mazzotta that he would make it mandatory reading in high schools. “I hope that when you write about me, it will make people more interested in Dante,” he said. “That’s my appeal.” The lecture was sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, and the programs in Catholic

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Dr. Giuseppe Mazzotta (above) giving a lecture at Yale University.

Studies and Italian Studies. Mazzotta is the Sterling Professor of Humanities for Italian at Yale University. He has published many works on Italian literature and culture, including “Dante,” “Poet of the Desert: History and Allegory in the Divine Comedy,” “The World at Play in Boccaccio's Decameron,” “Dante's Vision and the Circle of Knowledge,” “The Worlds of Petrarch,” “The New Map of the World: the Poetic Philosophy of Giambattista Vico” and “Cosmopoiesis: The Renaissance Experiment.” His works have been published all over the world and have been translated into Spanish, Bulgarian, German, Italian and Norwegian. Mazzotta has received honorary degrees in Humane Letters from Catholic University of America and in Sacred Letters from the University of Toronto. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University and was president of the Dante Society of America from 2003 to 2009.

“He has made Dante’s poem and other works of literature come alive to students,” said Carolan, introducing Mazzotta before the lecture. Mazzotta’s lecture, entitled “The Theology of The Future,” focused on the third and final part of Dante’s epic poem, the “Divine Comedy.” Mazzotta stated that, although many people say it is the most difficult part of the poem, it is also “the most wonderful part.” Mazzotta discussed some of the major themes of the poem such as love, free will, beauty and creation. Dante, according to Mazzotta, intended his poem to be for future audiences, which is why Mazzotta called his lecture “Theology of the Future.” “Instead of dismissing the final canticle as too monotonous or too abstract, like some critics have done, Mazzotta considers Dante’s ‘Paradiso’ a place of ineffable beauty that stretches the descriptive limits of language for the poet and his audience,” said Carolan.

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Inkwell Spotlight 'Combat Boots' By Marina Lindland Social Media Officer at The Inkwell These worn-out boots have walked a million miles. Treads, once crisp and clear, have been eroded smoothed down to nearly nothing. The leather that once glinted in the sun Is dull nicked and scratched, tarnished in spots with mud that won’t wash off. The laces have frayed worn from endless tying and untying. Metal zippers and eyelets that once gleamed have lost their luster tired from their battle with the world. My poor boots are falling apart. Those words leave my lips every time I wear them. It isn’t a lie. The soles have begun to separate from the shoe tearing from their bonds at the heel and toe. Five times they have gone through surgery. A dab of glue here and there. With the gentle flick of a wrist, a marker restores the tired leather to its former glory.

Book Look: 'Making Marks: Discover the Art of Intuitive Drawing' by Elaine Clayton By Georgina White Book Critic Before even opening this book, I was privileged to experience a stream drawing session with Elaine Clayton. What many of us call “doodling,” Clayton terms “stream drawing,” or intuitive stream drawing. Upon sitting down with her, she asked me to form a question in my mind with emotional attachments or meaning. For example, I chose to question my future, specifically where I’ll find myself career-wise in the near future. She then told me to pick up the pencil with my nondominant hand and close my eyes. After drawing one contin-

Get a new pair. I hear that a lot, too. Can’t afford it. It isn’t a lie. But is it the truth? This strong pair of boots has yet to fail me. Every step I take surrounds me in comfort. I feel invincible Untouchable Sexy Able to take on the world with one hand tied behind my back. My worn out boots are tired and broken. But they are mine. They embody everything I am everything I’ve been through and every place I have yet to go. My worn out boots and I are tired and broken. But we have a million miles yet to walk.

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uous line of random twists and shapes, I opened my eyes to find a mess of swirls and curves. She began by asking what I saw in my drawing, particularly what images first came to mind when looking at the piece of paper. I immediately saw a dragon pointing to the right of the page, which she said was facing towards the future, after which I told her about the recurring dragon dreams I had been having. She said this could mean I am either thinking of a job or the working world as a “beast,” or that I have this strength inside me pointing towards the future. As we turned the paper around to view each angle, new images popped up like an Indian Scout, the number two and a dog. She then examined the images and feelings that sprang forth. It was a very emotional experience, one that helped me to delve into my intuitive, creative center. Clayton’s new book focuses on this type of creative process. It begins by explaining the art and process of stream drawing, followed by the practice of reading and uncovering meaning in these drawings, which will lead you down a powerful path to self-discovery. Each chapter contains playful illustrations in

the margins. She also includes examples of sessions she conducted with people in the past with color illustrations. Reading about her experiences is enjoyable, as they often reflect the uncanny abilities of our intuition. If you’re feeling blocked to new ideas or you are seeking answers to seemingly unanswerable questions, stream drawing is a great process that can take you back to a child-like state when your intuition was at its height. It doesn’t matter if you are not artistically inclined. Stream drawing puts you in touch with your intuition and frees you of the rigidity of daily life. Many of us who used to draw as children have now stopped due to busy lives or feeling “not good enough.” When Clayton asked me why I no longer draw, my response was part bewilderment, part feeling as if I wasn’t skilled enough. Clayton argues that drawing is a fundamental part of our lives. By revealing our emotions and experiences, “stream drawing can calm the nerves and open the mind and heart to new self-acceptance.” The next time one of your professors reprimands you for “doodling” in class, let him or her know that people actually retain 29 percent more information when they “doodle.” Mark it on your calendar to come and meet Clayton at the Fairfield University Downtown Bookstore on Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m. She will discuss her new book and conduct stream-drawing sessions.

Album Spoiler: 'Here Come the Girls' by The London Souls By Charles DeFilippo Vine Editor Emeritus The secret is out – New York trio The London Souls released their latest effort “Here Come the Girls” on Tuesday, April 7, on Feel Records. The rock ‘n’ roll outfit draws upon British influences of Cream and Led Zeppelin, combined with lyrical hooks and rocking instrumental breaks. The new album serves up 13 reasons to jump on the Souls’ bandwagon. The London Souls are a fusion of past and present, mixing The Beatles and The Hollies with the psychedelia of contemporaries like My Morning Jacket. The London Souls is comprised of Tash Neal, guitar and vocals; Chris St. Hilaire, drums and vocals; and Stu Mahan, bass. Since 2008, the trio has redefined rock ‘n’ roll, praised by music critic Maura Johnston as “amazingly tight … swampy rock music that should make any lazy rock radio programmer rethink the word ‘grunge’ ...an absolute must-see." Although the album trumps Johnston’s words, it fails to capture their energetic live performances. The Souls have appeared at Austin’s South x Southwest Music Festival, Telluride Blues, Brooklyn’s Afro-Punk Festival, moe.down and held the opening spot for Rolling Stone editor Austin Scaggs’ Petty Fest at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. The group just finished their stint with Virginia-based Americana band Sons of Bill and have shared the stage with The Roots, Janelle Monae, Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, The Cool Kids, Soulive, Big Boi, Shooter Jennings and Steel Train. The opening track, “When I’m With You,” is melodic and lyric driven, with loud fills around the toms and a driving chorus reminiscent of an energetic, hard-rock Beatles tune. “Steady,” the second song, sits back in the pocket – Hilaire clearly taking notice to John Bonham’s precision on “Kashmir.” Not only do The London Souls sound the part, but they look it too. As we delve deeper into the album, we discover new interpretations paired seamlessly with musical innovation and feeling. It is clear where The London Souls came from and, with striking confidence, “Here Come the Girls” sets a new tempo for the up-and-coming rock duo. But The London Souls reveal a soft side – “Hercules” and “Isabell” are soothing, from Neal’s fingerstyle guitar to the hypnotising lyrics. It is all about peaks and valleys, keeping

us guessing if the songs will coax us into a deep sleep or startle with pronounced electric guitar riffs. Other tracks like “How Can I Get Through” are upbeat and frantic while “Bobby James” becomes soulful and relaxed. What can’t The London Souls do? Lyrical hooks, smooth harmonies and syncopated rhythms fuse with the shuffle on drums and stride piano that is “Bobby James.” Other tracks like “Run Zombie Run” are spooky — a mix of dissonant chords, slide guitar and almostfalsetto voice. This is a band that has found their sound and knows how to flaunt it.

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Baseball bounces back against Fordham By Alfredo Torres Assistant Sports Editor After coming off a series loss against the Quinnipiac Bobcats, the Stags hosted one of their last home games of the season as they took on the Fordham Rams. Coming into this game, the Rams had posted almost a perfect record, posting five wins in seven games. Behind good pitching and a long two-run home run off the bat of Drew Blake

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‘18, the Stags were victorious as they took the game with a score of 6-4. Freshman right-hander Gavin Wallace was on the mound for Fairfield. Wallace pitched three solid innings for the Stags, as he finished with two strikeouts and only allowed one earned run to score. “Gavin stepped it up, did a much better job this time than last time,” said head coach Bill Currier. “We’re happy with the way he threw pitches for strikes, where he only had a fastball for a strike his last start. It was good to see him throw a pretty solid three innings.” As the bottom of the third started, Fordham had a one-run lead. The Stags kicked off the inning with a walk, followed by a sacrifice bunt. The team had a runner on second with less than two outs, and then came Drew Arciuolo ‘18 to the plate and he reached base via a Fordham error, which allowed the Stags to score. After another Fordham error, the base runners for the Stags were able to score. They held a 2-0 lead when Fairfield’s Troy Scocca ‘17 came to bat. After a long at-bat, Scocca drove in another run on a RBI single to leftcenterfield. The Stags finished the inning up 3-0. “They weren’t all hard-hit balls, but we found a way to keep the bat through the zone and put some good swings on some pitches,” said Currier. “He [Kirk Haynes Jr.] had a little trouble with his off-speed stuff too, so we were looking for the fastball more and we hit it with some guys on base.” The Stags had a new pitcher for the start of the fourth inning, as Mike Bonaiuto ‘17 took the mound and gave up two runs to Fordham as they cut their way back into the game. The Stags lead 3-2 as the

#ICYMI in Sports: Sophomore Casey Smith has become the sixth Stag in seven seasons to be named to the All-Met Team for the third time. After being redshirted for a season, Smith rose to the challenge and became one of the most successful rookies in program history. She posted 370 points, just three points away of tying the program record that has existed since 1988. Smith was voted MAAC Rookie of the Week six times and ECAC Rookie of the Week three times.

bottom of the fourth started. Senior Alex Witkus stepped to the plate with two outs, and was hit by the pitch. Witkus then stole second base and reached third base on an error. Arciuolo connected for an RBI single to left center and push the Stags lead to 4-2. After allowing a few hits and one run, the Stags decided to bring in Anthony DiMauro ‘15 with runners in scoring position with less than two outs. DiMauro answered the challenge by retiring the next two batters and finishing the inning without allowing a run. “He had a little bit of life in his arm today, he had a little bit of zip on it. When Tony keeps it down with a little life in his arm, he’s tough to hit,” said Currier. “He’s going to get some ground balls with that sinker.” In the bottom of the fifth inning, Blake came to bat with a runner on second and two outs. He blasted a long two-run home run over the right field wall to push the Stags lead 6-3. “I was seeing the ball very well and on the last pitch, he brought it in a little bit. It was down low and I got a good piece of it and it went far,” said Blake. The Stags were able to close out the game as they finished the game 6-4. “We just got to keep it rolling,” said Blake, “we’re hoping to get a win tomorrow and go right into the weekend with a nice win streak.” The Stags are set to travel to Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Connecticut to take on Sacred Heart University on Wednesday, April 22.

This week in sports: Wednesday, April 22 Women's Lacrosse at Quinnipiac, 3 p.m. Softball vs. Providence, 3 p.m. Baseball at Sacred Heart, 4 p.m.

The softball team headed to Monmouth this weekend where they picked up one win in their doubleheader. In the first game, Monmouth blanked the Stags, taking the game 8-0. In the second game, Fairfield rallied back and took the game by an impressive 10-2. The team has a busy next two weeks as they continue to prepare themselves for the MAAC Championships that will occur in the early beginning of May.

Thursday, April 23 Softball vs. UConn, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 24 Women's Golf at MAAC Championship, all day Men's Golf at MAAC championship, all day

Senior Ricky Dowling shot a 74 that landed the Stags a fourth place recognition at the Monmouth Invitational this past weekend. Iona placed first at the invitational, with the team as a whole shooting a 296. The Stags shot a 303, just shy behind Saint Peter’s and Monmouth. The Monmouth Invitational concluded the team’s regular season matches. The Stags look forward to traveling to Lake Buena Vista, Florida, where they will compete in the MAAC Championship beginning on April 24.

Men's Lacrosse vs. Hofstra, 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 25 Women's Rowing at Sacred Heart, all day Men's Rowing at Sacred Heart, all day

Men’s and women’s rowing had a successful weekend at the Kerr Cup where several teams advanced beyond their heat. The women’s varsity eight placed fifth in their heat with a 7:04.33 time as the men’s varsity eight team also placed fifth, clocking in at a final time of 6:17.93. The men’s novice four was able to place fourth with a time of 7:26.31, just about 15 seconds after the winning time. Both the men’s and women’s team will be training to compete in the MAAC Tournament that is slated to occur on Sunday, May 17.

Women's Lacrosse at MAAC tournament, TBA Baseball at Pitt, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 26 Softball at Marist, 12 p.m. & 2 p.m.

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Baseball at Pitt, 1 p.m.

In this week's issue... -Tennis takes Siena on Senior Day (Page 14) -Hellstein's hat trick helps take down Manhattan (Page 15) -Will Fox collects fourth CAA Rookie of the Week award (Page 15) -Stags triumph over Delaware in double overtime (Page 16)

Tuesday, April 28 Baseball vs. Sacred Heart, 3:30 p.m. Softball at Sacred Heart, 4 p.m.

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THE MIRROR | Week of April 22, 2015

Tennis takes Siena on Senior Day By Jesse Erickson Sports Editor The men’s and women’s tennis teams couldn’t have asked for a better senior day as both teams swept Siena College in one of their last home matches of the season. The women’s team came out on top, securing a 5-2 win over the Saints, which helped the team secure a third place spot in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The third place will give the Stags the chance to compete in the upcoming MAAC Tournament. “Before we played, our coach said ‘this is the first step towards MAACs,’ so I thought our intensity was pretty good and we all really wanted to win,” said captain Allison Radde ‘15. Headed into the match, Fairfield’s women’s team had posted a 6-2 MAAC record, while Siena posted a 3-4 record. The duo of Karen McKeough ‘17 and Meghan Zimmer ‘17 gave the Stags their first win on Saturday, taking the match in one round, 8-2. Allison Radde and Helen Abbot ‘18 had a close win, (8-7)(7-5) and it was just enough to get the team the win. The Saints took down Emma Samson ’15 and Sarah Stuhlmann ’18 in two sets, 8-7 and 7-4. “I was ready for the match, but it just didn’t end the way I wanted to,” said Samson. “We fought until the end.” Both Radde and Sarah Stuhlmann '18 battled, but unfortunately fell to the Saints. Radde, at number one singles, won one of the rounds

against Siena’s Rina Sakai. Radde fell 3-6 in the first set, won the second set 6-2, but lost 2-10 in the tiebreaker. Stuhlmann, at number two singles, was forced to four sets, where she played (6-7) (7-5) (6-2) (2-10). At number three singles, Abbot was a strong player for the team, taking the win in two sets, 6-0, 6-4 while Kaila Nelson ‘17 also came up big, getting the Stags their fourth victory of the day, 6-2, 6-4. McKeough got her second personal win against Siena and the Stags fifth and final win, defeating her opponent at six singles in two quick sets, 6-2, 6-3. “This was an important match for the women,” said head coach Jeff Bricker, “and they answered the call so I was very pleased.” For the men’s team, the Stags blanked Siena, posting a victory in all six of the singles spots, and picking up a point in the doubles matches. The 7-0 win improved the team’s MAAC record to 3-3, placing them fifth in the MAAC. Junior Ofir Solomon and Cameron Amyot ‘15 took down Siena 8-2 while the duo of Brad Orban ‘18 and Peter Colliard ‘17 posted an 8-6 victory. Luke Lemieux ‘18 and Dylan Appel ‘18 secured the win at number three doubles, getting the win 8-5. At number one singles, Orban was ahead 3-1 before Siena’s Darren Reisch was forced to retire due to an injury. Solomon was nearly flawless, getting the win in a quick match, (6-1) (6-0). On his senior day, Amyot was forced to play three rounds, but ended up on top, get-

ting win at number three singles, (6-1) (4-6) (13-11). “My match went well,” said Amyot. “I pulled it out in three sets and the team played really well in doubles. It was good having a lot of people and support out here for our senior day.” At four and five singles, Colliard finished (6-4) (6-1) and Appel finished (6-0) (6-3), both walking away with the win from Siena. Lemieux picked up the seventh and final win for his team, defeating his opponent in two sets, (6-0) (6-1). Not only was the win important in preparing for the MAAC Tournament, the win helped to honor the seniors of the team who have earned multiple accolades for their performances on and off the court. Amyot, Samson and Radde will be graduating this spring and Bricker added that their contributions to the team will be greatly missed. “These seniors have been fantastic, especially for me, a first year coach,” said Bricker. “They’ve been great in helping me transition into the job. Their leadership is second to none.” Although the seniors have concluded their regular season at home, they’ve still got plenty of matches and time to prepare for the MAAC Championship. Amyot, Samson and Radde were all members of the team that won the MAAC Championship in 2011 and they hope to do so again in their senior year. “We’re going with intensity, high expectations,” said Samson, “we’re trying not to see to Sunday, but to see to Saturday, and see if we can get that win on Saturday.”

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How was your Saturday?

What sport do you wish that Fairfield had?

Women's lacrosse has secured a spot in the MAAC Championship. Make up a cheer for them.

Excited for Clam Jam?

Do you have any "pre-final" rituals?

It was great. Great weather, and no sporting events for me to cover. So, I was able to enjoy the day unlike someone else.

On a serious note, football. On a less serious note, basketball played on the hoop you hang from a closet door. I could go pro if that was an actual thing.

Go, fight, win. That's the best I can do and it took me like 20 minutes. Sorry.

Yep. Better be just as gorgeous out as it was last weekend.

Yeah, study like a normal person and you'll be fine. No rituals or hibbidy-dibbity voodoo necessary.

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Curling. Always curling.

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A D1 ice hockey team, no doubt.

Attack, attack, win the MAAC!

I'm really excited, I can't wait to see Kyle.

No, I'm not superstitious. I'm just a little stitious.

If the school wants to have any spirit, we need hockey. I'll even say football, but COME ON. Both lacrosse games were insane this week and there was not enough Stag pride.

Go Coach Mike, help the girls put up a fight! (at least mine is unique)

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Pat's "someone else" (above) is referring to me because my Saturday consisted of running back and forth between lacrosse and tennis while watching Pat party in the distance.

P.s. Matt should've been a cheerleader.

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Hellstein's hat trick helps take down Monmouth By Jesse Erickson Sports Editor Sophomore Riley Hellstein stepped up to help her team get a pivotal win against Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference foe Monmouth University in their game at Rafferty Stadium on Wednesday, March 15. With only 9.8 seconds remaining in regulation time, with the score tied 7-7, Hellstein fired a shot at Monmouth and helped her team get the win, 8-7. It was Monmouth’s second loss of the season and the Stags sixth win. The game-winning goal was her 13th goal of the season, but her third of the game, which gave Hellstein her second hat trick of the season. Not only were Hellstein’s goals necessary for the win, her offensive play at center was vital for the team in the second half, where she controlled five of the six draws. “Riley played excellent. She’s coming off of an ACL [injury.] She didn’t play in the beginning of the season and she’s just getting into her form right now,” said head coach Mike Waldvogel. “We were trying to play the backside and she made a great move into the cage.” Starting off at the center for the first half, Monmouth controlled the first draw, but Fairfield was the first team to get one up on the boards, coming from a free position shot from Alex Fehmel ‘17. Less than a minute later, Hellstein was able to score another goal off a free position shot, putting her team up 2-0. The streak continued for

the Stags and Monmouth fouled yet again, giving Fairfield’s Julieanne Mascera ‘16 another opportunity for a free position shot that allowed her team to get ahead 3-0. With 15 minutes left in the first half, Monmouth was finally able to get their first goal off Caleigh O’Connor ‘17, who had her first career start against Monmouth. O’Connor replaced Fairfield’s usual starter, Chelsey Sidaras ‘16, after she sat the game out due to injury. In the first half, O’Connor stepped up, making six saves for the Stags. “She did amazing, she did a great job. We weren’t sure because she hadn’t played the whole year,” said Waldvogel, “she’s a walk-on, she’s been working really hard, and it was a big game, and she really stepped up.” With the game at 3-1, Hellstein posted her second free position goal for the team, putting them up 4-1. Monmouth quickly answered back with three consecutive goals that tied up the game, but that didn’t stop the momentum for the Hawks. Tied 4-4, Monmouth won the draw control and carried the ball to the goal, netting their fifth goal of the game. Ahead by one, Fehmel was called on a foul and the Hawks were able to take advantage of a free position shot. With Monmouth ahead by two with six minutes remaining, the Stags failed to get another goal on the board, which gave the Hawks the lead heading into the second. Monmouth had outshot Fairfield 17-13 in the first and controlled eight of the 11 draws, which helped put

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them on top. In the second, Colleen Reynolds ‘16 was able to tighten the gap between the two opponents coming off an assist from Courtney Chmil ‘15. Junior Jenna Fuchs then tied it up for the team. Tied 6-6, Monmouth regained the lead, but it would be the only goal that the Stags would allow for the Hawks in the second. With 19 minutes remaining, Fairfield had plenty of opportunities to get on the board, but failed to do so, until Mascera scored from a free-position shot with three minutes remaining. Fairfield was clearly outplaying Monmouth, outshooting them 12-4 and forcing them to make seven saves. But it wasn’t until there were 9.8 seconds left that Hellstein took the

shot that ultimately got the win for the Stags. “Looking back at the game in the film, I realized it was a lot harder of move to make than I thought it was at the time,” said Hellstein. “But, in the moment, I just knew that I needed to score and hoped it would happen.” The close win was a big one for the Stags that helped them better their record that helped them secure a spot in the MAAC playoffs. “We played the best we have ever played, both offense and defense,” said Waldvogel. “The offense controlled the ball, they aggressively attacked it, and the defense just played an amazing game.” But the win against Marist, on Saturday, April 18, was even bigger.

The 10-9 victory over the Red Foxes seeded the Stags second in the MAAC championship, giving them a bye in the semifinals of the tournament. The Stags will be headed to Buffalo, New York for the championship game of the MAAC. “The way it looks right now, Canisius and Monmouth will be the two teams we play and we’re gonna take it one at a time,” said Waldvogel. “Both teams are very similar, they’re very good offensively and they play the zone defensively so we got to be prepared for that.” Before heading to Buffalo, the Stags will conclude their regular season, against Quinnipiac in Hamden on Wednesday, April 22.

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Will Fox collects fourth CAA Rookie of the Week award By Travis Day Contributing Writer With eight of Fairfield's 13 lacrosse games being decided by less than four goals, maintaining possession and keeping the offense on the field at every opportunity has been vital. Much of that is owed to face-off specialist Will Fox '18. Being the majority contributor to the Stags' impressive .555 faceoff win percentage, Fox has tallied .572 faceoff win percentage (99-173) along with 42 ground balls in his freshman campaign. A native of Mullica Hill, N.J., Fox graduated from St. Augustine Preparatory School (Richland, N.J.) as the all-time program leader in faceoff wins (503) and posted a .703 faceoff win percentage his senior year. He had no trouble attracting the attention of the Fairfield staff. “I got recruited pretty late. Coach (Andy) Whitley met with me face to face January of my junior year, and that's when I came up

for a visit, and I committed in February,” However, Fairfield has proven that Fox said. it can end up on the winning end of a “The visit definitely jumped Fairfield narrow decision, with two of their last three to the top of the list. (Head coach) Andy victories coming at the same margin. Copelan was the biggest push. You could The Stags held off the University of really tell that he is a genuine guy who really Massachusetts Amherst for a 10-9 win on cares about his April 4, and pulled players all the out a thrilling 12time.” 11 double-overtime I've been lucky enough to Copelan win at Rafferty play well and the coaches has shown Stadium against have rewarded me with immediate Delaware on April more playing time. confidence in 18. Fox's abilities Fox went 9-13 -Will Fox '18 this season, and 16-24 in those Four-time CAA Rookie of the Week giving him games, respectively. the green light for the vast majority of draws “With faceoffs, you keep your offense on in the faceoff circle. the field, and you can stop an opponent's “I had a goal set coming in that I wanted run immediately,” Fox noted. “Using the to have quality minutes and get to take some UMass game as an example, they started quality draws,” said Fox. “I've been lucky to get momentum and I was able to take a enough to play well and the coaches have faceoff and get us the ball back to slow them rewarded me with more playing time.” down. Since the 8-7 loss to then #16 Towson on In the same regard against Towson, we April 11, the Stags now have five losses on were making a comeback toward the end, the season, every one decided by one goal. and winning draws can give you that extra

boost that you need.” In the Delaware match up, Fox tallied his career-high 16th faceoff win and 10th ground ball of the day to open the second overtime, opening the door for a game winner by Tristan Sperry ‘15. His statistics have not gone unnoticed, with the Colonial Athletic Association awarding him Rookie of the Week. He is the only current CAA player to win this award multiple times, earning the award in consecutive weeks on February 24 and March 3. The Stags are set to conclude their regular season in Fairfield against the CAA preseason favorite Hofstra on Friday, April 24, still in the running for at least a share of the regular-season conference title. A top seed would also ensure that Rafferty Stadium would play host to the entirety of the conference tournament. “Everybody realizes our potential and knows how good we really are as a team when we play at our highest level,” Fox said. “If everyone knows their role and does their part, we win games.”

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Stags triumph over Delaware in double overtime By Jesse Erickson Sports Editor In double overtime, Fairfield’s Tristan Sperry ‘15 was able to net the game-winning goal for the Stags as they took down the Delaware Blue Hens at Rafferty Stadium on Saturday, April 18. Headed into the game, the Stags had just come off of a tough loss against Towson University, where they were defeated 7-8 on the home turf. Now, with a 2-1 conference record, the team was hoping to get the win against the Blue Hens, the only team in the Colonial Athletic Association without a win. Despite being forced into double overtime, the Stags were successful in handling Delaware their fourth loss of the season, while improving their record to 3-1.

“We wanted to respond the right way to a tough loss and there were times when I thought we did,” said head coach Andy Copelan. “I’m disappointed in the fourth quarter and unsatisfied with the overall effort, but I’m proud of the fact that we got the 3-1 [record] in conference.” Delaware’s Paul Urbank put his team up on top in the first couple minutes of the game, but Fairfield quickly responded with two unanswered goals by T.J. Neubauer ‘16 and Dave Fleming ‘17. Throughout the first quarter, the two teams played neck-and-neck, but with four seconds remaining in the first, Colin McLinden ’15 posted his first goal of the game and put his team ahead by 4-3 as they headed into the second quarter of the game. Freshman Will Fox dominated at center,

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controlling all eight face-offs in the first. The second quarter was split between Fairfield and Delaware with each team netting two goals apiece. At the start of the third, Fairfield was up 7-5 and had outshot Delaware 18-13. Five minutes into the third, Fairfield’s Jake Knostman ‘17 posted the eighth goal of the game, coming off of an assist from Drew Federico ‘15. Sperry scored his first goal of the game, putting the team ahead by 4, 9-5. Delaware was only able to get one past Tyler Behring ‘17 in the third quarter, while the Stags were able to get another two goals, coming off of the hands of Nick Guida ‘15 and another by Federico. Headed into the fourth, the Stags were ahead 11-6. However, Delaware came out strong, scoring five unanswered goals, tying up the game 11-11 in the last quarter of the game. The Blue Hens outshot Fairfield 15-7, picked up 12 ground balls, and won four of the six face-offs. “If I knew what happened during the fourth quarter, we would have fixed it,” said Copelan. “I just felt like they [Delaware] picked up momentum, they saw the ball a little more than we did, and they had a rhythm going.” Headed into overtime, both teams struggled to get the ball into the net. Fairfield made three attempts, while Delaware made two. As the second overtime began, the Stags were dominant as Fox captured the draw at center. Continuing on with this momentum, Sperry fired one at the net and got the goal the Stags needed to win the game. Copelan added that he was pleased with the win, but had hope the game wouldn’t have been forced to overtime. “I’m disappointed in the fact that we had 11 goals in three quarters, but we don’t score

the 12th until the second overtime,” said Copelan. “Unfortunately, that has become a little bit of a pattern for Fairfield this year where we just haven’t finished the fourth quarter.” Although the Stags were forced to play in

If there's anything that's really encouraging, it's that I don't think we've played our best lacrosse yet. So, if we could do that when it matters most, I like our chances.

-Andy Copelan Men's Head Lacrosse Coach double overtime to get the win, the win for Fairfield was huge. The Stags are now tied for first place in the CAA with Towson. Towson was undefeated until Hofstra, pre-season favorites, handed them their first loss. Since all CAA teams have at least one loss, there are no conference teams that have clinched a playoff spot. The playoff spots will come down to this coming weekend, which could lead to tiebreakers between the CAA teams. However, Copelan is hopeful that his team will secure a spot in the playoffs. “If there’s anything that’s really encouraging, it’s that I don’t think that we’ve played our best lacrosse yet,” said Copelan. “So if we could do that when it matters most, I like our chances.” This weekend, on Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. The Stags will take on Hofstra for one of the most anticipated games of the season. The team will be honoring the contributions and efforts of their seniors at Rafferty Stadium.