Fairfield Mirror 4/23/2014

THE MIRROR Student newspaper

Week of April 23, 2014

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Rafferty Stadium funding sparks criticism

By Luigi DiMeglio Managing Editor Emeritus

By Salvatore Trifilio News Editor Emeritus

Shauna Mitchell / The Mirror

As construction begins for Rafferty Stadium, disagreements have also begun to build around the project, calling into question the transparency of the administration and Board of Trustees.

The Board gave approval for the project on Dec. 5 and, on April 7, Fairfield began construction on the estimated $11 million project. The original projected cost was approximately $9 million.

THE DISPUTE Confidential documents – obtained by The Mirror – from the Board of Trustees’ recent March 27 meeting state the current budget estimate of the stadium to have risen to $11,050,000.

A major critic of the unanimous Board decision to begin construction, Dr. Richard DeWitt, professor of philosophy, says the use of Fairfield reserve monies to help fund the stadium is misguided. These reserve monies are commonly referred to as the school’s plant fund, which represents any money leftover from the previous year’s operating budget.

Additionally, in the April 9 issue of The Mirror, Michelle Russomano ‘16 authored an opinion piece also criticizing Fairfield’s construction on Rafferty Stadium because it took precedence over the planned RecPlex renovation.

“I was also under the impression that Fairfield lacrosse alumni were donating the entire renovation,” Russomano stated. “From my understanding, the alumni donations have not reached their goal yet, but construction is still proceeding.”

However, Dr. Mark C. Reed, senior vice president of administration, chief of staff and interim vice president of university advancement, said there was no goal to receive only donations to fund the project.

The Board of Trustees’ meeting notes from Dec. 5 provided by DeWitt shows that the administration did anticipate full funding from donations: “While it had been planned that 100% of the funding for this project would have been raised through gifts, results to date have fallen short of expectations.”

Because the stadium project budget has increased from $9 million to $11 million, roughly $2 million will have to be taken from the plant fund under revised donation expectations.

“At this moment, I am confident in saying we have raised over $7 million for the stadium and we are still actively fundraising,” said Reed.

Reed told The Mirror that the Board of Trustees approved the beginning of construction with current funds raised and approved the use of “about $2 million” from the

university’s plant fund. As of the March 27 Board of Trustees’ meeting, the plant fund’s current balance sits at $8.2 million, excluding what will be used for Rafferty Stadium – a figure that has yet to be permanently set – according to documents obtained by The Mirror.

DeWitt criticized the administration and Board for withdrawing from the plant fund to help cover the fundraising shortfall, but not to save faculty jobs during a budget deficit a couple years ago.

However, Reed explained this was not a possibility. Furthermore, research of plant funds show that these funds are designated specifically for construction purposes, according to a Rutgers University Accounting web page.

According to Reed, it would be irresponsible for the university to use these reserve monies to fund salaries, since it is impossible to guarantee those same funds would be available in the next fiscal year.

WHY THE STADIUM WAS APPROVED Despite controversies surrounding the Rafferty Stadium construction, Reed, the senior administration and the Board of Trustees all believe the project to be an essential comREAD

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Founder of Clam Jam hopes to keep tradition alive

By Megan Harney Contributing Writer On a warm, spring day a little over 27 years ago, a group of Fairfield students decided to host a beach party at Lantern Point to relax before final exams and enjoy some clams and drinks. An annual end-of-year celebration known now as Clam Jam has arguably become one of the most hotly debated events of the school year.

Timothy Ahern ‘87 and his friends planned an end-of-year beach event in the spring of 1986 where Fairfield students could unwind and hang out at the beach.

“It basically started as a way to relax before hitting the books for finals,” Ahern said.

There were several local bands that were willing to play for the

event and one senior decided he was going to cook three bushels of clams for his fellow students.

“Of course we needed something to wash down the clams,” joked Ahern. “Everything just kind of evolved from there.”

Several years after Ahern graduated, Clam Jam began to grow in size. By the new millennium, year-round beach residents were losing their patience with Fairfield students and their partying. In 2001, a Fairfield County court judge placed a temporary injunction on the Point after a weekend of heavy student partying and misconduct.

Nevertheless, it seemed that nothing could quell Fairfield’s student spirit when it comes to their year-end celebration. Kate Hickey

McGee ‘05 said that when she attended Fairfield, “Clam Jam was still a big event, but it was scaled down a bit because of the injunction on the Point.”

Today, Clam Jam incites even more problems. Ahern said, “As property values go up, the beach residents are going to expect fewer college parties.”

McGee said that in 2005, “The town-gown relationship was strained, but not horrible. There were a few year-round residents who consistently complained and I know after Clam Jam there were complaints of beer cans on lawns and people urinating on private property.”

The drinking age has been raised since Clam Jam began, which allows police to interfere

with people who attend Clam Jam. Twenty-six people were arrested at Clam Jam in 2010, and 36 were arrested in 2011.

Despite the danger of being arrested for attending Clam Jam, students are still more than willing to participate in the year-end tradition.

“Obviously being in college we all love a giant day drink, but the fact that there is tradition behind Clam Jam gives the party a little bit more meaning,” said Kelly O’Brien ‘16.

Last May, hundreds of Fairfield students congregated at the Point to celebrate the 27th Clam Jam. “I think Clam Jam is something everyone looks forward to, including myself, and I hope it never ends,” Julz Lister ‘16 said.

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42 Bellarmine Road renamed

By Christina Mowry Assistant News Editor

Students, faculty, Jesuits and members of the Fairfield community gathered yesterday to rename and dedicate the residence hall at 42 Bellarmine Road to Faber Hall in honor of St. Peter Faber, S.J. Students have been residing in Faber Hall’s suite-style rooms as part of the Creative Life Residential College since 2009, when Fairfield’s Jesuit community moved out of the building and into the newly built Jesuit Community Center.

Fr. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. opened the ceremony, speaking about Faber’s life and history. He noted that Faber, St. Francis Xavier, S.J., and St. Ignatius of Loyola, S.J. all lived and studied together at the University of Paris, later cofounding the Society of Jesus.

“It’s fair to say that the Society of Jesus was formed in a student residence hall,” said von Arx. St. Peter Faber, S.J. was canonized by Pope Francis this December, and is the most recent Jesuit saint to be canonized.

Von Arx also touched upon Faber’s notable qualities such as his modesty, charm and gentle nature.

“In naming this residence after St. Peter Faber, S.J., we hope and pray that the gentleness, openness and love of community… will inform all of those who come to live, study, and befriend one another inside these walls,” said von Arx. Fr. Mark Scalese, S.J., resident Jesuit of the now Faber Hall, and four residents of Faber Hall then led the group of about thirty people in prayer.

“May all who live and work here follow his example of spiri-

tual depth, intellectual rigor, vocational discernment, personal integrity and openness to friendship,” said Scalese.

Well, a lot of students will now have their pizza delivered to the correct place, which is great.

- Allison Kopp ‘16 Scalese, who has lived among students in Faber Hall since 2009, later elaborated about why Faber is an “appro`priate patron for [the] building.”

“I think it’s an aspirational name in that the qualities that

Fr. von Arx talked about, that we would hope would be true of the students who live here,” said Scalese.

Area Coordinator Meredith Smith expressed her excitement about the renaming, and mentioned that the new name gives Faber Hall “some identity.”

Faber Hall resident and event speaker, Allison Kopp ‘16 demonstrated a similar enthusiasm.

“Well, a lot of students will now have their pizza delivered to the correct place, which is great.

But I think it distinguishes it more as a building, you know, with the whole Bellarmine-Bellarmine situation I feel like there was a lot of confusion. It’ll have more of its own identity.”

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Robbin Crabtree takes position at Loyola Marymount

By Atdhe Trepca Assistant News Editor After six years as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Robbin Crabtree will leave Fairfield for a position as dean of the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts at Loyola Marymount University in California.

Fairfield is currently accepting nominations for an interim dean of CAS, according to Fr. Paul Fitzgerald, S.J., outgoing Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Crabtree was approached by LMU in the fall of 2013 for a dean position. Crabtree has worked at Fairfield for 13 years, six of which she held as the dean, which is longer than the average term for which one would hold a dean position, Crabtree said.

According to Crabtree, after a while deans usually return to teaching or seek a vice president or provost position. Yet, Crabtree is pursuing another dean position at another Jesuit higher education institution.

“The work of a dean is close to the faculty and academic programs and still has some student contact.

This is the work that appeals to me,” said Crabtree.

Although Crabtree “will be sad to leave Fairfield,” she says that having a position in California will bring her closer to her family, as she has lived away from her home state of California for 30 years now.

“My family really wanted me to return to California one day if the right opportunity came along,” said Crabtree. “My mom and sister are particularly happy, as I’ll be just 90 miles from where they live.”

In 2006, Crabtree won the “Top Paper in Health Communication” awarded by the Western States Communication Association, and was selected as “Teacher of the Year” by Alpha Sigma Nu in 2007.

Dr. Philip Eliasoph, professor of visual and performing arts, said that Crabtree had “a desire to notch up [Fairfield’s] game from a credible regional college into a bolder, wider vision as a truly enviable national institution.”

Given these initiatives, Crabtree does not predict that the CAS will be slowing down, given her departure.

“The College is in great shape, with a world-class faculty and very strong academic degree programs,”

said Crabtree. “I have every confidence that a wonderful new dean will be found who will bring their own energy and abilities to the job.”

“We should only hope that the next dean will demonstrate one half of her sense of daring, humanity and kung fu-styled spin kicking intelligence,” Eliasoph said.

“I look for those qualities that are central to Fairfield’s Jesuit mission and identity: integrity, intellectual rigor, wisdom, kindness and generosity,” said Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald has asked the faculty of the CAS to nominate themselves or their peers to take the interim position. Fitzgerald has received nine responses from the faculty so far. After consultation with the faculty, Fitzgerald will select the interim dean with the advice of President Fr. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. The interim dean will be named by the end of this week, according to Fitzgerald.

In the next year, Fitzgerald’s successor will search for a dean who will take the position permanently. This process is set to take several months, according to Fitzgerald.

School of Business ranked 58 by Bloomberg Businessweek

By Christina Mowry Assistant News Editor Fairfield’s Charles F. Dolan School of Business was recently ranked 58 out of 132 schools in Bloomberg Businessweek’s list of best undergraduate business schools nationwide.

The rankings were based on five criteria: student survey, academic quality metrics, employer survey, median starting salary, and a “feeder school” score, according to a press release by News @ Fairfield.

Bloomberg Businessweek stated that Fairfield’s increase in ranking was the most significant of all schools on the list. Dean of the Dolan School of Business Dr. Donald Gibson stated that the 25 spot jump is a “tremendous accomplishment.”

One of the criterion to determine a school’s rank was student assessment. Gibson stated that students rated the DSB much higher this year than last year, which attributed to Fairfield’s higher ranking this year. In the category of student re-

sponses, Fairfield ranked 30 spots higher this year according to Gibson, which he believes is a reflection of the DSB’s initiatives on teaching.

“The part I’m proudest of is that our students gave our faculty an ‘A+’ for teaching quality. That

ascendance as a national program, known for high-quality teaching, and preparing students very well for today’s job market,” stated Gibson.

“This ranking is a sign that we’re headed in the right direction.”

I think this is recognition of our ascendance as a national program, know for high quality teaching, and preparing students very well for today’s job market.

- Donald Gibson, Dean of the Dolan School of Business is a sign of the quality of our faculty, and our emphasis on what goes on in the classroom as the most important part of what makes a Fairfield business education special,” stated Gibson.

Gibson cited the importance of student feedback in the ranking. He believes that the ranking acknowledges the DSB’s quality of teaching, among other qualities.

“I think this ranking is recognition of our

The DSB’s ranking bested other Connecticut schools such as Quinnipiac, the University of Connecticut, and Sacred Heart University.

Additionally, the DSB surpassed schools such as George Washington University and American University, which Gibson considers “schools we like to compare ourselves with.”

The DSB’s jump in ranking may have an impact on prospective business students and po-

tential employers. In addition to establishing a notable domestic presence, Gibson believes the ranking may aid in raising awareness outside of America.

According to Gibson, “These kinds of rankings also raise our profile internationally, since students overseas pay a great deal of attention to how schools are ranked in the competitive US market.”

Despite the 25 place jump from 2013 to 2014, the DSB is always looking to improve.

“We are constantly looking at our curriculum and teaching approaches to be sure we are on the cutting edge of what we offer to students,” stated Gibson.

He also noted the importance of enhancing and modernizing facilities.

“We’d like to work on enhancing our Dolan School facilities and technology to address students’ needs in that area. That’s a longer-term goal than just next year, but one we are always working on.”

Debate Society competes at APDA Nationals

By Patrick Kiernan Sports Editor The Fairfield University Debate Society competed in the American Parliamentary Debate Association (APDA) Nationals this past weekend and won one out of the six debates in which they participated. This was the first time Fairfield attended the tournament in over 10 years.

Debate Society president Matt Rotondaro ‘16, vice president Gregg Pizzi ‘15 and Vladimir Ivanov ‘14 made the trip to the University of Pennsylvania to compete against other schools in the biggest yearly collegiate debate tournament. Teams from schools like Harvard, Yale, Fordham and Rutgers all participated in the APDA Nationals, as well.

We competed against some of the top teams from the top schools,” said Rotondaro about the aforementioned competitors.

“It was very challenging and we’re

working on that.”

At this tournament, there is a varsity bracket and a novice bracket. Fairfield was placed in the novice bracket as a free seed with the opportunity to move up to the other bracket with a win. Fairfield faced Yale in this bracket and held their own against this school en lieu to their one victory. According to Rotondaro, the club is now up to par in with schools like West Point and Fordham in skill level and working to get to a higher level.

The presence of the more experienced schools like Harvard at the APDA Nationals was something that the Debate Society was not necessarily accustomed to.

“Every school sends one or two teams, so you’re really competing against the best,” said Pizzi.

“At TCNJ, for example, Fordham had 17 teams, but some of the other universities that are popular weren’t even there. At Nationals, every university was represented.”

The Debate Society worked very hard to prepare for the APDA Nationals, according to Rotondaro. The most important thing to do was prepare cases and topics for debate. The club had gathered cases that they worked on throughout the year and held brainstorming sessions to generate random ideas. Each team from each school brings topics with them that are presented to the opposing team with the option of being debated.

The topics that were debated upon at Nationals were spread from politics to pop culture. They ranged from “if you qualify for food and housing subsidies, are you eligible for an internet subsidy?” to “if you are lying in a ditch in a zombie apocalypse, what tool would you carry with you?”

“It’s all about preparing these really specific yet interesting cases,” said Rotondaro. “We hold debates in our meetings like at a real tournament. We would have sessions where we run through the

cases and have a dedicated panel of people point out the problems.”

Another reason for the strength of the Debate Society is thanks to associate Communication professor and new advisor of the club, Dr. Margaret Wills. According to club members, Dr. Wills has criticized debate cases with students as a teacher of a public speaking course. Her techniques and suggestions have helped to instruct better delivery.

“When I was asked to step in as club advisor, I had two thoughts,” said Dr. Wills. “First, I hadn’t heard much about debate at Fairfield so I was pleasantly surprised to get the request and have a sense that they were on the road to a revival of a great art. Second, I considered how important it would be for me to reach out and recruit Communication majors to join the Debate Society – what a terrific way to build speaking and critical thinking skills.”

Wills has been instrumental

to increasing the club’s membership through her role as a Communication professor, according to Rotondaro.

“We have so many new students from the Communication department than before,” said Rotondaro. “That’s a result of her [Wills] pulling them in by using the Communication directory and going through those networks and channels.”

This has helped pull in a number of new members and retain old ones. Club members state that there have been five or six consistent members in the past few years and fifteen new members this year.

“The officers’ and other club members’ dedication is what has put Fairfield University’s name back on the debate map,” said Wills. “I’m excited for the future of the Debate Society and have every intention of supporting them and cheering them on in the years ahead.”

THE MIRROR | Week of April 23, 2014

Best of Crime Beat: 2013 – 2014

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Compiled by Robert Joyce Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety.

Monday, Sept. 2 10:08 a.m. Resident Assistants found a bag of crystal methamphetamine in the hallway on the second floor of 47 Mahan Road. The incident is under investigation.

Wednesday, Sept. 4 1:44 a.m. DPS identified an individual whose bicycle riding allegedly interfered with Fairfield Police Department responding to a prior medical emergency. The individual was issued a $408 fine.

Thursday, Sept. 19 12:38 a.m. A shoebox containing papers was set on fire and left floating in Bellarmine Pond.

Friday, Sept. 20 12:51 a.m. Underage students were discovered drinking in a stretch limousine on campus and referred to student conduct.

Monday, Sept. 23 3:02 p.m. Residents of Carroll Road reported to DPS that four students were walking around the neighborhood “passing a bong.” DPS identified the individuals on campus near Loyola Hall and upon investigation, found the suspects to be in possession of suspected marijuana and paraphernalia. Three of the students were issued citations by the Fairfield Police and all four were referred to student conduct.

Tuesday, Sept. 24 1:35 p.m. A suspicious person walking inside Dolan Hall was identified and found to have a warrant in Florida for aggravated stalking. The person was arrested as a fugitive from justice and is to be extradited back to Florida.

Wednesday, Sept. 25 10:50 a.m. A Fairfield student was referred to student conduct for “inappropriate behavior” near the Fairfield Prep facilities. DPS has a strong suspicion that psychoactive drugs were involved.

Saturday, Oct. 5 2:52 a.m. The Regis Hall Quad-side swipe door was reported vandalized to the extent that it could not be secured. The incident is under investigation.

Friday, Oct. 11 12:18 a.m. A vehicle that sped past Loyola was pulled over by DPS near 70 McCormick Road. The driver, a female student, appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. A field sobriety test was performed and the student was determined to be intoxicated. Suspected marijuana and an airsoft rifle were also discovered in the vehicle. The student was referred to student conduct.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 11:48 a.m. A student reported that their laundry was stolen from the Townhouses 2 block laundry room. The stolen clothes were valued at $1,000.

Saturday, Oct. 19 1:03 a.m. An intoxicated student carrying a Garden State Parkway sign was found in possession of alcohol and referred to student conduct.

Sunday, Oct. 27 12:30 a.m. A male student reportedly smashed the TV in the Regis kitchen lounge after the Boston Red Sox lost game three of The World Series to the St. Louis Cardinals in the bottom of the ninth inning on a controversial obstruction call. The student was identified and referred to student conduct.

Friday, Nov. 1 9:17 p.m. A stop sign on Leeber Road was reported stolen.

Sunday, Nov. 10 3:02 a.m. A criminal trespass warning was issued to a suspicious non-student who was roaming Jogues Hall and “trying to court women.”

Wednesday, Nov. 13 11:06 a.m. A medical manikin valued at $1,000 was found vandalized outside of the Townhouses 15 block.

Friday, Nov. 22 11:08 a.m. DPS responding to a fire alarm malfunction at a unit of the Townhouses 12 block determined that residents had forcibly gained access to and vandalized their townhouse basement. An extensive amount of broken glass was discovered, and the residents were referred to the Office of Residence Life for numerous health and safety violations, and referred to student conduct for criminal mischief.

Wednesday, Dec. 4 6:14 a.m. DPS witnessed a person deploy a road flare while hanging out of the window of a vehicle going the wrong way on a one-way road near the Townhouses 10 block. The driver of the vehicle was previously issued a criminal trespass warning and was arrested for trespassing.

Sunday, Dec. 8 1:15 a.m. A male student reported he was assaulted near the Townhouses 12 block.

According to DPS, there was “obvious deformity” caused by the assault to the victim’s nose. Two male suspects have been identified and referred to student conduct.

Friday, Jan. 31 11:03 p.m. “Beer pong sounds echoing throughout the Quad” led DPS and RAs to a residence in Loyola, where half of the building was away for a retreat. The resident was referred to student conduct for violating alcohol policy.

Sunday, Feb. 2 2:09 a.m. A student reported the contents of their room were vandalized; their couch and desk were discovered flipped over and their chair was broken. The incident is under investigation.

Sunday, Feb. 9 9:03 p.m. A box of condoms, $50 cash and a Tempur-Pedic mattress pad were reported stolen from a Claver Hall resident after he returned from a weekend off-campus. No suspects have been identified.

Tuesday, Feb. 11 8:19 a.m. A librarian at the DiMennaNyselius Library reported an incident of graffiti. The phrase “truth is treason in an

Page 4 empire of lies” was written on a wall in the first floor men’s bathroom.

Saturday, March 8 3:22 p.m. DPS dispersed a crowd of approximately 100 people with open containers outside of a residence of the Townhouses 9 block. The residents were referred to student conduct.

Monday, March 10 7:00 p.m. A FUSA member reported three life-size cutouts of celebrities Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Justin Bieber, valued at $40 each, were stolen sometime on Friday, March 7.

Sunday, March 16 1:46 a.m. DPS discovered a male student outside of Regis “aggressively kicking trash cans.” He admitted to consuming alcohol earlier that evening at the beach and was referred to student conduct.

Thursday, March 20 12:00 p.m. A Sodexo employee reported to DPS that two other workers at the Stag Snack Bar were fighting. The two employees were separated and brought to the DPS office for further investigation.

Saturday, April 5 4:40 p.m. Four students in the Townhouses 9 block were found in possession of six 30-packs of beer and 10 bottles of liquor.

All alcohol was discarded and students were referred to student conduct.

Tuesday, April 8 10:47 p.m. A male student was arrested at the Townhouses 8 block by Fairfield Police for disorderly conduct after he became belligerent and unruly with officers.

The student reportedly flipped a chair over, maintained a combative position towards officers, refused to surrender, attempted to flee the scene and was arrested, charged and referred to student conduct.

Saturday, April 12 7:41 p.m. An underage female student at the Townhouses 1 block reported that $120 worth of alcohol was stolen from her refrigerator. The student was referred to student conduct for violating alcohol policy.

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Admin. believes project essential Continued. from page  ponent for Fairfield’s strategic vision.

Alumni Field, the venue currently being dismantled to make way for the stadium, was in “very poor condition,” according to Reed.

According to the Board of Trustees’ meeting documents provided by DeWitt, “there are serious safety, usability and functional considerations,” concerning Alumni Field prior to project approval, Reed told the Board of Trustees on Dec. 5, 2013.

Even without stadium construction, Fairfield would have had to replace the artificial turf field, stands, lights and scoreboard, according to Reed.

The stadium is also designed to align with Fairfield lacrosse’s goal to make a final four appearance or win a national championship game.

“We ultimately are always trying to raise the profile of Fairfield University,” Reed said. “And not just raise the profile

for the sake of raising the profile, but for what it does for the institution.

“The higher profile you have, the more your name is known. The more that people have heard of you, the more that people come to the campus and see the campus which translates into a better institution overall.”

While Reed said he recognizes Rafferty Stadium’s lacrosse emphasis, he also said the facility would continue to be used for a variety of purposes including intramural sports.

“An institution that is not building is dying,” said Reed.

DeWitt said he understands the strategic plan, but believes the project undermines Fairfield’s core mission of education.

“It seems we have a president Ahab who is obsessed with harpooning a national lacrosse championship, no matter the damage to the ship and crew,” he said.

EDITOR’S NOTE Board of Trustees’ minutes and notes are considered confidential and are only intended for Board members, senior administration and others invited to attend Board meetings.

These documents, however, are easily accessible to the public online.

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THE MIRROR | Week of April 23, 2014 Editor

The selfie epidemic continues to spread

By Lindsey Petronella Contributing Writer

The lyrics to The Chainsmokers’ song “#Selfie” are rooted entirely in truth. Teens and 20-somethings seem completely incapable of refraining from taking what has become known as a selfie when they find themselves in a situation that they deem significant enough to share with the world.

But at what point does this new wave of narcissism go too far?

One of the victims – Nate Scimio – in the recent stabbing at a Pennsylvania high school determined that posting a self-

ie was the best method to show the world that he was in fact, okay. I say, find a better way; you’re not a reporter, so let the news media take care of it.

There is a reason that news stations wait to report injuries, fatalities and the like in the wake of mass tragedies such as this.

Is this teen so insensitive to the fact that others may not have been as lucky that he is willing to brag about the fact that he is “chillin’” at the hospital while others remain in critical condition?

I wish that the anger Microsoft Word expresses with that annoying red squiggly line beneath the word was how the

Letter to the Editor Dear Friends and Classmates, I wanted to take this opportunity through The Mirror to introduce myself as your future Fairfield University Student Association President.

If we have not had the opportunity to meet just yet, my name is Alex Cucchi and I am a rising senior, class

Editorial Board Summer is coming Shauna Mitchell Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Calhoun Executive Editor Enxhi Myslymi Managing Editor

rest of the nation reacted to the term “selfie.”

I guess I will have to be satisfied with the fact that at least some members of society are as irked as I am by the existence of this term. On the BBC’s list of the “20 Most Overused Words” of 2013, selfie came out at number two.

When I look at stories like this, it is my guess that people are more miffed by the act than the word itself.

At least I am. Self-absorption and egoism now characterize an entire generation.

Exalting the individual victim in a stabbing is suddenly more important and more newsworthy than acknowledging the

of 2015. I have been involved in several aspects of the Fairfield community, ranging from being a Eucharistic Minister, to being president of the rugby club, to participating in Senior Week and of course my experience in FUSA since I was a freshman.

The goal of this letter is not to inform you about my past accomplishments, but rather to reflect on what about my Fairfield experience led me to take on a position with such great responsibility. The reason I chose to pursue this position is because I be-

It's that time of year again, folks: The yellow teacher evaluation sheets are circulating.

Group projects are running rampant.

The Quad is full of students who should probably be in class, but instead are playing Frisbee or blasting music from their dorm windows.

Summer is coming.

As this semester draws to a close, we at The Mirror will be saying a lot of goodbyes.

The seniors have been helping us make a smooth transition to the new staff for the last few weeks; because of them, we’re prepared to take

general tragedy at hand.

But this is not the first instance of selfie nation gone amuck, and it certainly was not the last. Just this past week, a selfie of President Obama and Joe Biden surfaced with the caption “Pals.”

I would have less of an issue with such frivolity – politicians are people too – if social media-centered stories were not responsible for snubbing real, hard news.

Unfortunately, this is precisely what is happening.

Are we really so far gone as a nation that we are willing to subvert Nelson Mandela’s death to the news of President Obama posing for a selfie with

lieve in us —The Fairfield community. I can say without a doubt in my mind that I have loved my Fairfield experience thus far, and honestly it makes me extremely nervous that it is 3/4 of the way over.

Throughout my time here, I have had so many great experiences and have been fortunate enough to gain so many close friends that I know I will have the rest of my life.

I can still remember some of my fondest memories throughout my three years.

the reins next fall. The student body, now with another year of Fairfield experience under our belts, is prepared to open our school to the incoming class of 2018.

Never far in our thoughts is the class of 2014, but as time presses forward, so too shall we.

It seems like a while from now, but it won't be long before this Editorial Board will say goodbye to Fairfield.

With that in mind, reflecting can be a good thing to do.

This year we said goodbye to Mentor and we could be saying goodbye to Sodexo.

the prime ministers of Denmark and Great Britain?

Apparently we are, and apparently that was only the beginning.

No wonder this kid thought it prudent to post a selfie – everyone is doing it, even the president.

So while CNN reported, “Victims were stabbed in their torso, abdomen, chest and back areas, and two people were sent to surgery immediately after arriving,” the selfie epidemic continued to infect our nation.

Nate Scimio, you are a hero for pulling the fire alarm that day of the stabbing.

Let that fact immortalize you, not a selfie.

I remember freshman year relaxing in the Quad during the spring and enjoying the beautiful weather and maybe missing a class or two.

During my sophomore and junior years, I remember those countless hours wasted in Barone, finally having my own townhouse, my rugby games on Sundays, late night Domino’s, walking half asleep to my morning class, yelling at the guy mowing the lawn at 7 a.m. on a Saturday and

Things change, whether they are for the better or worse.

The important thing to note is that while things are changing, that also gives us the opportunity to both look back and forward.

We can see from where we are coming and we can look to how this change will affect our future.

We are losing friends as the class of 2014 commences, but right around the corner is an opportunity for new beginnings with the incoming freshman class.

We are losing peers and colleagues at The Mirror, but

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at the same time, we are looking forward to the opportunities ahead of us with our new staff.

The lacrosse field is being revamped to a higher lever stadium status, and 42 Bellarmine Road has been renamed Faber Hall.

Next year, The Mirror will continue to reflect the student body and foster dialogue between students and administration.

Just as we are a reflection of the students, we sincerely hope that the administration will be able to foster an open window with their students.

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Is Colbert cut out for Late Night TV

By Lisa Fischer Contributing Writer When David Letterman announced his impending retirement from the “Late Show� on CBS, there was a great deal of speculation from the media regarding who would be chosen to replace him. Letterman has been a respected personality on late night television since his premiere on NBC’s “Late Night� in 1982 and he is currently the longest running late-night talk show host in television history.

When CBS finally announced that Stephen Colbert of “The Colbert Report� on Comedy Central would be replacing Letterman in 2015, the responses of the public were mixed.

The brand of political satire that Colbert offers on his nightly Comedy Central show has been wildly successful throughout the nine-season run o“The Colbert Report,� and equally as controversial. However, what many audience members fail to recognize is that the Stephen Colbert presented on “The Colbert Report� is not the same man as the dayto-day Stephen Colbert.

Colbert has acknowledged that when he hosts his Comedy Central program, he is acting in character and has personally referred to his respective character as a “well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot.� The character serves as a creative tool to highlight Colbert’s actual opinions regarding political and worldly events, and Colbert has

effectively used this tool in order to point out a number of valid issues present in contemporary politics.

A prime example of this bold humor was evident during the 2006 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, when Colbert publically roasted President George W. Bush in character.

Though his words argued that President Bush was making wellinformed and supported decisions, his subtext clearly implied the opposite, a sentiment echoed by much of the public and many other political figures, including Secretary of State John Kerry.

Throughout the speech, the tension in the room was palpable but, under the guise of sarcasm, he was able to continue to the end.

Colbert’s true personality shines through in his show’s behind-the-scenes videos and a special interview that the Comedy Central fixture did with Oprah in 2012. In reality, it appears that Colbert is down to earth and extremely personable.

Colbert has said that he will not be hosting the “Late Show� in character, giving his audience a chance to understand and appreciate his true personality.

Ultimately, the decision to employ Colbert was a smart move on the part of CBS higher-ups. Letterman has publicly voiced his support of the nomination, noting that he holds Colbert in high regard.

Throughout his career, Colbert has won seven Emmy awards

for his work with Comedy Central, received two Grammys, was the first man to appear on Maxim’s Hot 100 and has twice been featured on TIME Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people. During a short-lived presidential bid in 2008, Colbert asked viewers to vote by donating funds to DonorsChoose. org, raising $185,000 for the improvement of Pennsylvania public schools.

Thus, it is clear that Colbert is overwhelmingly multitalented and his brilliant brand of entertainment will be a welcome addition to late-night programming.

I am confident that Colbert will do Letterman justice in his absence and cannot wait to tune into the “Late Show� in 2015.

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those long nights studying for exams and finishing papers.

I have enjoyed my Fairfield experience because of all of the people who have made it so great along the way.

We attend a great university full of bright, talented and compassionate people who like to work hard and also have fun.

College is obviously a time to learn and discover what you want to do with

your future, but it is also a time to find out who you are as a person and who you want to become.

I have grown so much in my experience because I haven’t been afraid to take risks, to do something that maybe was difficult at the time.

I have met so many great people that I may have not have met otherwise.

I chose to run for president because of the impact I can make in this position and I know I speak for myself and the rest of the FUSA

Executive Board in that we look forward to working hard to making next year one of your most memorable years thus far.

If you have any questions at all, whether it be about FUSA, about Fairfield in general or just to chat, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

I would be more than happy to help.

Sincerely, Alex Cucchi '15 FUSA President-Elect

Take advantage of summer

By Robert Hagstrom Contributing Writer Throughout the school year, students work tirelessly on academics and extracurricular activities that will hopefully one day earn them a job in the field of their choice.

We are all focused on achieving the highest grade point averages and joining clubs, and sometimes it’s all we can think about.

But, it doesn’t have to be.

College students still have one thing to help keep them focused and driven: summer vacation.

That stretch away from school is precious because after graduation, it will become more difficult to find time to do the things in life we love.

During summer vacation, students try to find part-time jobs and internships, hoping to build up their resumes.

They are always in “work mode.� But, there is another option for students to think about while away from college, one that may seem foreign to them, and that’s to relax and reflect.

I believe that doing other things that interest them will allow students to think about life outside the classroom. So take a step back, deep breath and take a moment to do these activities over the summer while you’re away from Fairfield.

rise.

Wake up and watch the sun-

While in college, students are always either studying or spending time with friends. Getting up early to see the sunrise isn’t even on their minds. Waking up to watch the sunrise can be highly relaxing and can make us think about everything going on in our lives in a different way. It can be inspiring.

Attend various concerts.

Summer vacation can be the perfect time to enjoy outdoor concert events. Notable bands tour the country to perform their hits in front of thousands of fans looking to let loose and create long-lasting memories with their friends. As time is limited during the school year, see as many shows during the summer as possible.

Travel While at Fairfield, it is very difficult to make time to travel to different areas and cities in the northeast. Yes, New York City is a train ride away, but with constant papers to write and tests to study for, there doesn’t leave a lot of time to see what’s outside of the campus walls. Summer should be a time when students can take advantage of travel because they

won’t constantly be bombarded with school work.

If you live in the northeast; head west. Go somewhere different, to a place you haven’t experienced before, like California, Illinois or Texas. You could find that after graduating from Fairfield that one of the places you visited is where you see yourself in the years to come.

There are a multitude of ways students can spend their summer vacation, and these are just a few suggestions. This isn’t to say that college students who plan on working or being involved in an internship program can’t try these activities or others like them. I believe that life is about managing time and balancing priorities.

Although students have responsibilities during the summer, making time for doing the things we love is important. A bucket list doesn’t have to relate to students’ lives academically or professionally. It’s a list meant for us to decide what we want to do and what we want to experience.

If we don’t do take time to relax and reflect, then I think the question needs to be asked, what is it that we are doing, and is it really what we want?

The Mirror welcomes the opinions and contributions of its readers: Letters to the editor must be timely and submitted by email to info@fairfieldmirror.com or Box AA. All letters to the editor that are appropriate will be published either in print or online.

The Mirror reserves the right to edit letters and articles for content, length and grammatical error. Letters should be free of obscenities and personal attacks and should contain correct and factual information not exceeding 500 words.

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On Display > Exquisite Glass On the island of Murano in northern Italy, master glassmaker Giampaolo Seguso was born into a legacy family with more than 600 years of glassmaking experience. Seguso trained under his father, Archimede, working for him for almost 30 years until he made his own path, perfecting a glassmaking technique

face, causing the canes to meld together under pressured heat. The glassmaker would then roll these canes on a blowpipe and reheat them. This causes the canes to soften, making it malleable to form. The results of Seguso’s years of

Museum of Art. As Seguso tells the CT Post, he “imbues each of his glass artworks with soul and spirit through his poetry.”

The exhibition is on loan from The Corning Museum of Glass, and sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities, Morris Media Group and

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Left to right: Vaso Cabaret, Ciliegio, Libellula, Ulisse and Danubio from Italian glassmaker's Giampaolo Seguso's La Ragnatela collection at the Bellarmine Museum of Art.

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When it comes to style & fashion, Drudoll tells all.

Concert Classics

Although the semester is coming to an end, the festivities are just beginning. The Juicy J concert is quickly approaching, and it’s time to start rummaging your closet for potential outfits. As you think about which look you want to go for, consider the styles that never fail at concerts

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This effortless style is commonly worn at concerts. When going for a skater ensemble, pair a graphic tee with a pair of shorts. Transform your shirt by cutting it into a creative style. The skater style can also include beanies and snapbacks.

Complete your look by tying a longsleeved shirt (especially a plaid or denim collared shirt) around your waist.

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C H I C To pull off this look, play around with leathers, denims and plaids. You can also throw a kneelength cardigan in the mix. If you choose to wear a collared shirt, you can button it all the way up, or leave it unbuttoned and loose. Similar to the skater trend, you can tie a shirt around your waist and/or top it off with a snapback, beanie or fedora; for both the skater and urban styles, finish your look with a pair of Converse or boots.

If you’re looking for a concert outfit that’s a bit more dressed up, look no further. There are unlimited ways to be simply chic. You can pull off this style by wearing a skater skirt or a skater dress. You can also wear high-waisted jeans with a bustier top, or shorts with a patterned sheer top.

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Change in 'GoT' sex scene leaves viewers confused

By Leigh Tauss Opinion Editor Emeritus SPOILERS: Not for the weak.

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Literary publication provides artists with safe space

By Adavia Thornton Contributing Writer Wagner is the creative, outspoken and daring outlet for the poetic, thought-provoking and artistic students on campus. If you have noticed the small rectangular booklet that resides next to The Mirror on Wednesday afternoons, I hope you have taken the time to pick it up.

If you have, you are familiar with the intricate artwork and the poems that a select number of students have submitted. If you haven’t picked up an issue yet, this is your last chance to.

Last Thursday, the creators of Wagner said goodbye to their good friend. Wagner was celebrated with homemade food and desserts, friends and family.

In honor of Wagner’s mission to print and share Fairfield creative works, an open-

mic event took place in the Library Multimedia Room. It seems like open-mic events have been a popular outlet for students to share their thoughts, to speak up about concerns and simply just express themselves.

Students who have been published in Wagner this academic semester came together to share their thoughts one more time.

This intimate and somewhat private event was a pleasure to be a part of. That’s the beauty of poetry; artists speak to tell their audience the truth. Each student who stood in front of the room shared with their peers a memory, a triumph or a personal battle.

Junior Alan Pelaez says, “We’re never offered a space to be that vulnerable. The space we shared together is one of the most revolutionary things this university will see.”

Wagner was revolutionary indeed. Creators Leigh Tauss ‘14, Tebben Lopez ‘14 and Loan Le ‘14 were essential in creating such a

space and opportunity for students to publish their work. During the open-mic, students were able to inspire each other, face their fears of public speaking and most of all, had friends present to snap and clap in unison.

Unity is what is often times missing on our campus. Students forget to acknowledge one another and support each other. Wagner was created to unify the creative minds of Fairfield.

Now that the seeds have been planted, I hope the rest of you will nurture and keep the spirit of openness and creativity alive. Do not be afraid to open your heart or your mind and speak up.

Even though Wagner may be coming to an end, its purpose is not in vain. Thank you, Wagner, for giving poets and artists a safe place to be themselves. Farewell, my friend, until we meet again.

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By Ali Famigletti Contributing Writer

"Preface," by Taking Back Sunday This one minute and 27 second song prefaces the newest TBS album, a band I’ve been emotionally invested in since seventh grade. “Preface” is eerie with high, long notes on the violin and undistinguished lyrical tones. By the end of the song, the violin notes accelerate from extended whole notes to short sixteenths, reigning in the quickness of the rest of the album. “Preface” represents the entire body of TBS’s work: lyrically complex, misunderstood, sassy and upbeat.

"The Worst," by Jhene Aiko Jhene just gets it. In this song, she makes sure her ex knows that she is above his nonsense. I love Jhene’s songs because she promotes loving yourself first before you love someone else. She isn’t emotionally destroyed because of this stupid guy, she’s strong enough to tell him like it is and move on. What a nice anthem for all the independent ladies.

"Partition," by Beyonce (David Aude Remix) If the phrase “turn up” had a theme song other than “Turn Down for What,” this would be it. In the remix, Aude exploits the fast-paced lyrics with a quicker-paced rhythm that I personally feel does the song more justice than the original. I’m indebted to this remix for keeping me awake on a train when I was carrying important papers and didn’t want to fall asleep.

Rise and Fall by Adventure Club (Krewella Remix) Before they were the no-name (does anyone know that other band that’s coming with Diplo, Krew-something?) EDM group that visited our campus last fall, I decided to download some of their songs to get to know them. This song is the first song that featured them on iTunes. It remains relatively unknown still, but if you’re a Krewella fan you need to listen to this song. It has a slower pace, but features Krewella’s talented vocals, simple but powerful lyrics and an undeniably original dubstep beat. In my opinion, no party playlist is complete without at least one Krewella song.

I know my reviews usually focus on plot advancements and character arcs, but today we have something more important to discuss - the ethics of adaptation. Or, more precisely, what it means when consensual sex is rewritten into rape.

While HBO’s “Game of Thrones” could never fully encompass the scope of George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy world in his series, “A Song of Ice and Fire” and has occasionally strayed from the original plot, Sunday’s episode featured a scene rewritten and exploited perhaps for the wrong reasons.

In the scene, brother and sister Jaime and Cersei Lannister mourn the body of their dead son, King Joffrey. They share a tearful embrace, which leads to a passionate kiss before Cersei backs off. Then, Jaime grabs her, rips her clothes, drags her to the floor and rapes her next to their son’s corpse.

In a show that has literally raped and murdered everyone, this scene might take the cake for the most disturbing yet, and that is not even my biggest problem with it.

What bugs me is that the rewrite of a scene of obvious consent in the books transforms a character we are supposed to hate into a victim in a time of need. Cersei, a seriously complicated and downright evil character, suddenly gains this new dimension of sympathy when instead of saying, “Do me now. Jaime Jaime Jaime,” she’s crying, “Stop stop.”

Granted, Jaime and Cersei are both such despicable wretches that basically nothing they do at this point would surprise me. We should also take into account that these stories exist in a world that is at best brutal toward women.

But, what leaves a bad taste in my mouth is that this was a conscious decision motivated not to develop her character, but simply to exploit stereotypes of female victimhood.

“Game of Thrones” is all about twists and turns, plots falling out from under you and characters getting axed at whim.

But this move doesn’t feel fresh, and while definitely shocking, it’s for reasons we have seen before. For a moment, we are charmed to imagine that Cersei, very much responsible for the demonic tyrant that was Joffrey, is a helpless mother kicked while she’s down.

The original scene is in fact more grotesque and shocking, where Jaime and Cersei are so depraved they can’t stop themselves from desecrating their son’s wake.

It is way easier to blame one character for a rape: it’s less complicated, and in many ways, it’s cheap.

This scene doesn’t gross me out as much as disappoint me. The sad truth is that sexual violence is depicted all the time for the sake of good TV - so often we don’t even notice it sometimes. And it’s not like we shouldn’t write about it or watch it, but maybe we should just think about the context in which it is being deployed and ask ourselves if it was done for reasons which seem to advance the plot in a way that is most thought-provoking and true to the characters. I don’t feel that this instance fit Cersei’s character, who now suddenly revokes Jaime’s advances after years of being in a passionate secret love affair. In a moment like this, we would expect her to give in to her darker impulses.

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By Jana Novak WVOF Music Director

Foxes "Glorious" Chad VanGaalen “Shrink Dust”

ish singer/songwriter has been set to be released on May 12. Already an established featured artist with multiple top hits and a Grammy, Louisa Rose Allen continues to surpass expectations with “Glorious.” The album is sure to be a success on the charts, with her single “Youth” already at the top.

Overall, it is tonally diverse, ranging from piano

Canadian artist VanGaalen’s follow up to 2011’s “Diaper Island” is a tension and reverbparts that make any VanGaalen release a memorable journey. His warbling falsetto and newly learned steel pedal guitar tie the album together.

The lyrics showcase his skill as a songwriter, and focus on topics such as death and love.

a force to be reckoned with.

Creative Commons Chad VanGaalen at the Primavera Sound festival in 2009.

Chet Faker “Built on Glass” After gaining popularity with his cover of has since released an EP with musician/producer solo album. Often compared to artists like James The most ambitious thing about this album, however, is that Faker isn’t afraid to experiment with his sound, especially in the second half of the album.

'Hart of Dixie' couple re-heating up

By Jennifer Calhoun Executive Editor It’s difficult to find a fictional show on television where there is not some facet of romance.

Even in a show like “The Walking Dead,” you have Glenn and Maggie, one of the few romantic couples left in the post-apocalyptic wasteland.

In the first series of “American Horror Story,” among all the evil and death, there was still a romance between Tate and Violet.

However, what I’m interested in most are the shows that are fueled by that romantic connection between characters. Not many shows fit that bill as well as the CW’s “Hart of Dixie.”

If you remove the romantic elements of this show, there is honestly

not much left. This is exactly why I love this show.

The main character is Zoe Hart, played by Rachel Bilson, who is a doctor in New York that has come to Bluebell, Alabama to take over her deceased father’s practice.

In a town as small as Bluebell where everyone knows each other’s business, there are plenty of intertwined love interests.

When Zoe got to town, George Tucker was engaged to Lemon Breeland. We found out later that Lemon was having an affair with the town mayor Lavon Hayes the whole time.

George left Lemon at the altar because he thought that he might love Zoe. However, by the time he got to Zoe’s house, she was already hooking up with town bad boy Wade Kinsella.

And that was just the first season.

Two seasons later, it hasn’t gotten any easier on the residents of Bluebell.

But as this season has progressed, everyone has started to find their way back to their “right” significant others, probably one of the most gratifying experiences for viewers.

Zoe has finally dumped her season-long boyfriend Joel and it looks like Wade is about to split from season-long girlfriend (and Zoe’s cousin) Vivian. I, and all of the viewers of “Hart of Dixie,” are going to wait with bated breath for these two to finally get back together.

Everyone gets emotionally invested in their favorite television shows. For viewers of “Hart of Dixie,” they have no choice but to invest themselves in the emotional entangle-

ments of the residents of Bluebell.

No couple fits better together than Zoe and Wade. Wade needs Zoe to make him a better man, and Zoe needs Wade to make a more free and fun-loving woman.

One of the joys of television is getting lost in a world and a life that is different from your own; it’s an escape. I know that, personally, I love getting lost in the town of Bluebell and it’s all because of the idea of having a romance like Zoe and Wade’s.

They remind everyone that if you’re meant to be with someone, even during times apart, you will find your way back to each other.

Or, in realistic terms, keep working at something and eventually you’ll get what you want.

Contributed Photo Wilson Bethel plays Wade Kinsella, one half of Bluebell's best couple on "Hart of Dixie"

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COFFEE BREAK Editor: Meaghan Kirby

Point/Counterpoint: Study Abroad Jennifer Calhoun

Executive Editor

Shauna Mitchell

Editor-in-Chief

When I was first applying to colleges, program that I wouldn’t have been able to Something unique about Fairfield is has to offer, I would have never been able I was in search for a school that would do if I spent a semester abroad. that it’s a university founded on traditions; to experience any of this from the comfort allow me to study abroad in England. I alumni reflect fondly on experiences that of my Fairfield townhouse.

I’ve made new friends here that I I, like Jen, have a big fear of missing even looked at one school that had a study might not have found if I hadn’t been here current students here still enjoy, such as abroad program at a virtually unknown for a semester. the migration from Quad to Townhouses out. I want to know everything that is gouniversity in Manchester, England just so to the beach, and annual events like Mid- ing on at all times — why do you think we Now, that’s not blatant reason work at the newspaper?

I could be closer to the Manchester United for one to say, “Oh, this is why you night Breakfast and Clam Jam. However, I approached things a little games.

One student trend in particular has shouldn’t go abroad.” I think it I know, I know, I needed to sort out depends on the kind of person been taking our campus by storm, and I differently than Jen did. How could I travel my priorities. think it’s quickly becoming another Fair- the world and still be a full-time student you are. I would have never at Fairfield?

However, once I got to school, every- been happy abroad. I like to field tradition.

I found a six-week study abroad prothing seemed to change. Studying abroad be an hour away from my Every year, half the junior class flies wasn’t my top priority anymore. off to every corner of the world from gram over the summer that was a perfect parents.

As I immersed myself deeper into the Nicaragua to Aus- fit for me. I took intensive Spanish classes I’m a person who film program here, I had a lessened desire doesn’t like change tralia, to study four days a week, and lived in Barcelona’s historic district, among winding stone to ever leave Fairfield. abroad. much, which makes Call it FOMO, but I couldn’t imagine the thought of L a s t streets and ancient Roman ruins.

I spent my weekends traveling as far leaving the film program behind for a se- moving to another summer, I mester abroad. got to drink as I could, and didn’t turn down any opcountry for a seI was a member of two independent mester give me a sangria on portunity. I went to a nude beach in Mifilms in the fall. Both of them led to my minor panic attack. the beach in norca, Spain (I was not nude) and rode a figuring out what I wanted to do with the Barcelona. camel in Asilah, Morocco. In fact, I actuYou really don’t rest of my life. I was presented with oppor- need study abroad to I went ally discovered that I’m afraid of camels.

I will never forget the friends I made tunities that have literally changed my life. have a fulfilling college exsurfing There are also so many events on perience. Immersing yourself in in Portu- while I was there, and the memories I campus that I personally would have been your studies and the things you gal, and got made last summer.

To anyone on the fence about going sad to miss. It was finally my year to be love here can make you just as henna tattoos done among those in charge of Around the happy. by gypsies in Mo- abroad, I can confidently say it was the World. rocco. I ate free best decision I’ve made at Fairfield.

Europe and Australia will be In fact, it made me appreciate FairI’m not going to say that there aren’t there when you graduate college. hot dogs in an moments where I would see my friends’ I, for one, think I will enjoy my trip to Irish pub on the field more. I’m not a particularly religious pictures from France and England and England more when I have a job and can fourth of July. I saw person, so it can sometimes be hard for me Tanzania and wish that I had that too. countless works of art and medi- to embrace everything Fairfield has to ofafford to go take a stadium tour of the Everyone wants to see the sights of English Premier League. eval masterpieces; in fact, I lived fer.

While I learned so much abroad, and Europe, find a rom-com-esque love interacross the street from one.

To each his own. And for me, a homeest abroad and become a worldlier person body, familiarity is key.

While I love being on campus and would do it again in a heartbeat, it helped based on their experiences abroad. taking advantage of everything Fairfield me realize that there’s no place like Fairfield.

However, I’ve grown so much as a person right here on Fairfield’s Editor’s note: campus. I’ve done things in the film Point/Counterpoint wants to give students on campus a chance to voice their opinions on specific issues. The topics must be relevant to a majority of the student population and can be a current event or a long-standing issue. If you would like to be featured in the column, contact info@fairfieldmirror.com.

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Because they like to talk ...

How was your Easter Sunday spent?

Tom Shea Multimedia Manager Emeritus

Connor Kelley The Hammer

Jennifer Calhoun, Luigi DiMeglio, Tom Shea and Connor Kelley

The 118th Boston Marathon was held on Monday. How did you feel about it?

Thoughts on the Pennsylvania high schooler being suspended for asking Miss America to prom?

What's the best song to listen to with the change in seasons?

Mike Woodson got fired as coach of the Knicks on Monday. What's the future of this franchise?

I think Meb winning for the men was really the icing on the cake for a day filled with American spirit. Such an emotional day for everyone.

It's kind of ridiculous. Let the kid have some fun.

Anything by One Direction.

I'm going to ignore this question and talk about how much I'm going to miss my fellow 4x5 members.

And Tom, I'm still going to fill a pillowcase with bars of soap and beat you with it.

Well, I posted a pretty cool Easter meme on Instagram in which Jesus said "Mom, chill out. I'll be back in like three days, tops." It got 21 likes and was pretty much the highlight of my Easter.

Even as a New Yorker, I couldn't be happier to see those Bostonians relish in the day. It was also great to see the class act ceremony that the Red Sox put together the night before.

Oh, give the kid a break. He probably just couldn't find a date. If anything, he deserves props for having the guts to ask Miss America out.

If that were me, I may or may not would have peed my pants.

"Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. Will Smith at his finest with a tune that covers shootin' hoops and driving with the top down.

Not good. I will miss seeing Woodson's reactions to every erratic J.R. Smith shot. Tom, even though you kept me up every Tuesday waiting for 4x5, it's been great having you. You'll be missed.

My body didn't know how to handle not partying for a weekend, but it was much needed. When I woke up Sunday morning all refreshed and not hungover, it was kinda like rising from the dead. So in a way, yes, you could say I was kind of like Jesus.

Take Serazio's Sports Media class or Yavner's Sports Broadcasting class and you'll learn why sports are important. You're not human if that race or the Sox's ceremony the day before didn't move you. (And you're welcome for the plugs, professors.)

Kid clearly has no swag, but let's not punish him for that. He has to live with that punishment everyday of his life, this is just adding insult to injury.

Wha...what kind of question is this Kiernan? Possibly the worst question I've seen in two years of doing 4x5, and I've answered multiple questions about 1D and Bieber. Get it together, Pat. That being said, "In the Summertime" by Mungo Jerry, hands down.

HAH. They have as promising a future as Lindsay Lohan or Aaron Hernandez. (Side note: I've had a lot of fun doing this for the past two years, thanks for reading folks.

Jen, Kiernan and everyone else wish you the best. I'll miss it.)

Eating never ending piles of ham.

Not too much to complain about.

Could a better guy have won it?

Good for Meb, great for Boston, and amazing for America.

Hopefully it means he'll think twice about asking a complete stranger out whether she's famous or not. In certain situations I understand this, but most of the time I feel like the awkward meter would be well over capacity.

"You've got a Friend" by James Taylor. All seasons are covered in one sentence, what more could you ask for?

They've had the same identity as an "emerging" team in the East for 15 years. I'm predicting more of the same.

You know what the best part of Easter is? The pineapple that you Jennifer Calhoun make with the ham. I really felt Executive Editor the need to give the pineapple a shoutout here.

Patrick Kiernan Sports Editor

Your 2013-2014 4x5 Columnists:

Stag Spotlight: Softball's

Kristen Felicia '14 and Lauren Liseth '14

Senior shortstop Kristen Felicia.

Do you have a favorite softball moment?

Felicia: I don't know if I can pick a moment, but just being able to play with my sister over the years and making it to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament.

Liseth: In my senior year of high school, we were in a “lose or out” game in our district tournament and I hit three home runs in that game and that sent us to the state tournament.

If you could meet any professional athlete, who would it be and why?

Felicia: Probably Derek Jeter, just because I like the way he’s played and the way he’s carried himself.

Liseth: I would meet Russell Wilson, quarterback for the Seahawks. He’s just a really inspiring person and a very good leader. He always dedicates himself to his teammates, his sport and community.

If you weren't playing softball, what other sport would you play at Fairfield?

What has the team improved upon this season?

Felicia: Basketball or golf. I played basketball in high school, so I always liked that. I think golf would be an interesting sport to try because it’s mental like softball.

Felicia: Just playing well as a team together.

There’s a lot more small ball this year than in the past and that’s helped us.

Liseth: I always really liked volleyball so I'd probably play volleyball, not that I'd be that good at it. I'm tall, so maybe it could work out.

Liseth: We’ve just refocused our energy and tried to keep everything positive. We had a slow start, but we’ve really turned it around by not focusing on the negatives that we started out with.

What’s your favorite MLB team and what are your predictions for them this season?

Can you describe your overall experience on the softball team?

Felicia: The San Diego Padres. They're never that great, but hopefully they can do well.

Felicia: It’s been a good experience. It’s been fun and I’ve met a lot of friends that hopefully I stay friends with for a while.

Liseth: The Seattle Mariners. I'm from Washington, so I have to go with them even if they don't do well. I hope they do well, though, they’ve started out good.

How does the team get along? What's the chemistry like?

Felicia: We’ve always gotten along well and hang out together outside of softball.

There's always been pretty good team chemistry.

Liseth: It's really good. We’re all really close and like one big family.

Liseth: Overall, it’s been really phenomenal. I’ve been blessed with amazing teammates and good coaches so it’s been a really positive experience.

How do you think the team will finish this season out?

Felicia: Hopefully by making the MAAC Tournament and winning it.

Liseth: Hopefully as MAAC champions.

We’re in first place right now and pretty much guaranteed to go to the tournament.

Inside the Sports Section this week: -Freshman Riley Hellstein is rising to the occasion -Third baseman Jake Salpietro finding his niche -49ers players stirring NFL controversy -Women's lacrosse snaps win streak on Senior Day -Baseball splits doubleheader with Monmouth

Senior catcher Lauren Liseth.

As seniors, what will you miss the most about college softball?

Felicia: Just hanging out with the girls and being with them every day.

Liseth: Just being on the field and being with my teammates every day. Just the whole team atmosphere will be missed.

Photos by Colin Bell/The Mirror

Sports

THE MIRROR | Week of April 23, 2014

Freshman Riley Hellstein is rising to the occasion

By Jesse Erickson Assistant Sports Editor

For Division 1 athletes, the season never stops. Along with in-season play, there’s preseason and postseason when the unit works together to improve both their game and fitness.

During these times, the recruited freshman adjust to the longer practices and fitness training sessions, the faster pace of the game and the new faces of their teammates. The offseason can be tough, but it’s helped the freshmen of the lacrosse team find their rhythm at Fairfield.

As a freshman, a majority of the first year is spent observing and learning from the upperclassmen. Practice becomes a time where the rookies start to grapple with the change of the game, faces and positions. Although freshman year is seen as a learning year, Riley Hellstein ‘17 has become a leader on the team.

After captain and attack Addie Reilly ‘14 was injured in the start of the season, Hellstein stepped up to fill her position.

Hellstein was a talented threeseason athlete in high school, earning All-Area honors in lacrosse and AllAmerican honors in soccer. But, she had no idea that she would have such an impact on the women’s lacrosse team so early.

After stepping up for Reilly, Hellstein has played in 13 games, eight of which she started. She’s scored 18 goals already this season, closely following behind teammates Melanie Raso ‘14 and Jenna Slowey ‘14.

She’s also assisted 10 goals, posting a combined total of 18 points for the Stags, again right behind Raso and Slowey. And to top off her achievements, Hellstein leads the team in draw controls, having won 36.

“It’s weird because I don’t consider myself as a leader,” said Hellstein.

Hellstein has been named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week three separate times for outstanding play in games against New Hampshire, Iona, Manhattan, Sacred Heart and Niagara.

She has been noted for her gamehigh draw controls and ability to set up players to execute goal scoring plays.

Aside from all of her accomplishments, Hellstein never spoke highly of herself, just her teammates — especially Raso.

“Mel is just so good at everything she does,” said Hellstein. “She’s become a leader to me.”

Raso may be Hellstein’s leader, but Raso’s expectations of Hellstein have been exceeded.

“She has showed herself between the draws, between scoring, between everything we need her to do on the field,” said Raso. “I definitely think she’s brought a lot of momentum onto the field and it goes to show that you can come onto the field as a freshman and just do such a good job for the team.”

Fairfield is now ranked second in the MAAC and Hellstein is expected to carry the same momentum she brought throughout the season to the upcoming games and the MAAC Tournament.

Currently, Hellstein has one goal: “I want to win a MAAC Championship.”

This week in sports: Wednesday, April 23 Softball at Hartford, 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Women's Lacrosse at Monmouth, 3 p.m.

Baseball at Sacred Heart, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 24 Golf at MAAC Championship, All Day

Saturday, April 26 Rowing at MAAC Championship, All Day Golf at MAAC Championship, All Day Cross Country at Penn Relays, All Day Women's Lacrosse at Canisius, 11 a.m.

Baseball at Siena, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Men's Lacrosse vs. Ohio State, 1 p.m.

Softball at Saint Peter's, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 27 Golf at MAAC Championship, All Day Women's Cross Country at Yale Spring Invitational, All Day Baseball at Siena, 12 p.m.

Softball vs. Siena, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29 Baseball vs. Sacred Heart, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

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Contributed by Sports Information Desk Sophomore Jake Salpietro is having a strong offensive season, leading the team in multiple categories.

Jake Salpietro finding his niche

By Raffaella Reali Contributing Writer Third base, aka the hot corner, can easily be considered one of the toughest positions in baseball. To play third baseman, a certain type of athlete is necessary; specifically one who has on point hand-eye coordination, quick reactions, speedy feet, a powerful arm and most importantly, a positive attitude.

Fairfield men’s baseball Head Coach Bill Currier noticed these abilities in Massachusetts native Jake Salpietro ‘16 when he came to the team last year.

However, the sophomore has not always been a third baseman.

In fact, Salpietro has been playing baseball since he was a young child and played shortstop throughout his baseball career.

At first, becoming a third baseman was a big transition for Salpietro.

Having to adapt to the most challenging position on the diamond takes a great deal of time to get used to, being that he holds just a .750

fielding percentage thus far this season and holds a team high nine errors. This is an improvement from his 21 errors last season.

“Especially coming into new surroundings, it was tough,” Salpietro said. “I struggled last year, but I’m starting to get the hang of it now.”

Salpietro excels particularly on offense, leading the team in batting average, hits, home runs and runs batted in. After hitting .471 in five games last week, he was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Baseball Player of the Week.

This season, the Fairfield men’s baseball team is currently in second place in the MAAC, right below Siena College. Salpietro believes Siena is their biggest competitor, but knows his team will continue to finish strong.

“I really think we have a chance to win it all this year,” said Salpietro.

“I feel everyone is devoted and has the willingness to win. The level of maturity was better than it was last year and everyone is more bought into the system than the past years.”

The team’s success reflects the leadership of this season’s captains, seniors Ryan Plourde, Rob LoPinto and Brian Murphy. Salpietro looks up to them and appreciates their help.

“This year, all three of the captains do a good job with communication and things we should be doing like devotion to the weight room, practice and outside of practice,” said Salpietro.

After the school year, the baseball lifestyle does not end for the third baseman. He will continue playing baseball in the summer for the Amsterdam Mohawks in Amsterdam, N.Y., competing with other skilled players in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League along with teammates E.J. Ashworth ‘15 and Joe Randall ‘16.

Salpietro said he is excited for the summer league, which starts right after the spring season ends. He hopes that the Stags win the MAAC Tournament before he goes off to play summer ball. He, along with the rest of the team, sees this as a very possible goal.

49ers players stirring NFL controversy

By Matthew Schneider Assistant Sports Editor Are the San Francisco 49ers in over their heads? The California team, which has come so close to making the Super Bowl over the past few years, is making headlines recently for all the wrong reasons.

In a strange series of events, 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith, who has a history of criminal activity, was arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport for making a false bomb threat. Apparently, the NFL star was being searched by TSA officials when he rather carelessly decided to joke that he had a bomb on his person, resulting in a search of his belongings and criminal charges being filed against him. Although he has yet to be formally charged in the incident, clearly the arrest is not a good thing.

Smith, who is an impending free agent and is seeking a new contract from the 49ers, apparently didn’t realize that it would be taken so seriously. The question I want to ask is: Why would such a thing be necessary?

As a player seeking a new contract, why would Smith even remotely consider doing anything so contentious, especially in this new, stricter NFL where star players like DeSean Jackson are cut for even being rumored to be involved in

criminal activity? If I were his agent, I would have a sit down conversation with him and tell him to just play nice and don’t do anything stupid, considering what he has at stake.

In addition to legal troubles concerning Smith, the 49ers are also faced with the possibility of star quarterback Colin Kaepernick being involved in suspicious activity.

Kaepernick is being investigated in a case involving a woman who woke up in the hospital after a night of drinking with Kaepernick and some other NFL players, though no accusations have been leveled his way.

The woman involved in the incident had a past sexual relationship with Kaepernick, and ended up drinking with and kissing him on the night in question, though she denies that the two had sex. She stated that she doesn’t remember anything strange happening that night, but is still unsure how she ended up in the hospital.

Even if Kaepernick is found to be uninvolved in the incident, the fact that his name has even been mentioned is bad for the 49ers, who have been trying to ditch their stereotype as a team that employs thuggish players. As such, the team has decided to put contract extension talks with the quarterback on hold, since they don’t want to sign a player who could end up being bad for the

organization.

This is yet another example of an NFL player seeing his future revenue potentially damaged by altercations with the law, since Kaepernick may need to sign for a reduced price if he is found to be involved in the incident.

The question is now open to the 49ers: Are you comfortable signing two very talented players who may have questionable pasts? Or, will you cut ties with the two like DeSean Jackson?

The 49ers seem to be standing behind Kaepernick since he has not been accused of any wrongdoing as of yet and is their franchise quarterback. They are unsure, however, if they want to cut Smith or retain his services, since they feel he is a talented young player.

Smith’s contract has expired, though it contains an option for a fifth year if the 49ers want it. The problem with resigning such a player is that it sends a bad message to the rest of the team, which is exactly what the 49ers are trying to avoid.

If I were the 49ers, I would wait and see if anything develops from Smith’s arrest.

If charges are pressed, then you can cut him without any problem. If no charges are pressed, however, it may be prudent to pick up the fifth year and see if he can turn his life around.

Sports

THE MIRROR | Week of April 23, 2014

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SPORTS 16 Sports Editor: Patrick Kiernan » sports@fairfieldmirror.com

Week of April 23, 2014

Baseball wins one Saturday game behind strong pitching

Junior third baseman Dean Sadik had a successful afternoon on Saturday against Monmouth, going a combined 3-7 with a double, an RBI and a run scored.

By Patrick Kiernan Sports Editor Fairfield baseball split a doubleheader with the Monmouth Hawks this Saturday, winning the first game 7-1 and losing the second 2-0.

Fairfield, which won its fifth conference series, moves to 20-15 overall and to 10-4 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Stags are a game away from first place in the MAAC standings behind Siena (10-2).

It was the battle of the nicknames in game one as Fairfield pitcher E.J. Ashworth ‘15 went against Monmouth pitcher T.J. Hunt.

Ashworth led the team to victory in game one, pitching his first complete game of the year. He gave up just one run on nine hits and struck out three batters.

“The fastball was working and the curveball was good today,” said Ashworth. “I had some good changeups and there were plays being made behind me.”

The Stags gave Ashworth some run support when they got the chance in the bottom of the first inning. Junior Dean Sadik led off with a double and came around to score on a single by Ryan Plourde ‘14 to give the Stags a 1-0 lead.

In the top of the next inning, Ashworth got into one of the many jams he was put into on the afternoon.

With runners on second and third bases with no outs, Ashworth was able to get the next batter to ground out to third and get the runner out at home plate. Two more ground outs to follow would end the frame.

“Getting the ground balls for double plays was huge,” said Ashworth about getting out of such situations.

Fairfield would give him some more run support in the bottom of the third inning. Sophomore Jake Salpietro tripled to drive in both Plourde and Alex Witkus ‘15 to make the score 3-0 Stags.

Monmouth scored their only run of this game in the top of the

next inning off an RBI single by catcher Connor White.

The Stags answered by scoring another three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Junior Sal Ciccone bunted for a base hit, but a wild throw allowed Ciccone to move to second and Brendan Tracy ‘16 to score.

A sacrifice bunt by Witkus plated Billy Zolga ‘15 and extended Fairfield’s lead to 5-1. With two outs, Rob LoPinto ‘14 doubled down the right field line to score Ciccone and make the score 6-1.

“It just clicked for us,” said Salpietro about the offensive outburst in the game. “Everyone was hitting. When everybody’s hitting, I think we’re the best hitting team in the league.”

The Stags would tack on one more run in the bottom of the sixth inning off a single by Sadik.

In game two, Fairfield sent Mike Wallace ‘16 to the mound who was coming off a complete game shutout. Wallace would pitch 6.1 innings while allowing two runs on nine hits with three strikeouts.

The Hawks got their bats going early in this game. An early single followed by a double would drive in the first run for Monmouth, giving them an early 1-0 lead.

Monmouth starter Chris McKenna was dominant in this game, holding Fairfield to just four baserunners through the first five innings. The Stags got their best opportunity to score in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Sadik led off with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice by LoPinto. Plourde was intentionally walked to put two on for Salpietro, who advanced Sadik to third with a fly ball. However, Monmouth ended the threat by getting Jack Giannini ‘12 to pop out.

“The pitcher came out and really shoved,” said Salpietro about the silence of the bats in the second game. “He worked well and had all three pitches going for him and threw a good game. Also, we were just missing the key hits.”

Once Wallace left the mound in the top of the seventh, three

other pitchers came on to finish the game. Monmouth had their best chance to take advantage of the relief pitchers in the seventh.

Monmouth loaded the bases, but only managed one insurance run to make the score 2-0.

The Stags threatened Monmouth again in the bottom of the seventh. Tracy led off with a double while Ciccone reached on an infield single to put runners on first and third with one out.

The Hawks were able to get out of the jam, though, and keep the Stags off the board the rest of the way.

Though the Stags were only able to split the games on Saturday, they feel confident about facing their upcoming opponents the rest of the season.

“We feel great. We just have to keep taking series from teams.

That’s all it is,” said Salpietro.

The Stags will play Sacred Heart on April 23 before heading up to face Siena, the team currently in first place in the MAAC, on April 26 and 27.

Women's lacrosse snaps win streak on Senior Day

By Jesse Erickson Assistant Sports Editor It was a tale of the undefeated as the Fairfield women’s lacrosse team took on the Marist Red Foxes on Saturday, April 19.

Both undefeated in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play, the Stags were looking to get their sixth consecutive win not only to keep them at first in the conference, but to also get the victory for the team’s seniors on Senior Day. However, Marist prevailed and defeated the Stags 13-6.

After dominating against Quinnipiac on April 16 18-7, the Stags were ready to take on the Red Foxes who were 5-0 in MAAC

play, as were the Stags. But less than two minutes into the game, Marist was already ahead 2-0 on two unassisted goals.

“We came out there and we were a little worried with the pressure,” said Jenna Slowey ‘14.

“We need to be able to handle that because everyone is on the field for a reason and we’re all capable of doing that.”

Now behind 3-0 in the game, Slowey was able to net a goal for the team, but Marist quickly fired back, putting them ahead 4-1.

As the Stags continued to fight for the lead, Slowey and Jamie Leone ‘15 scored two consecutive goals, tightening Marist’s lead to one. But just two minutes later,

with 17 minutes left in the half, Marist netted their own pair of consecutive goals.

Before the end of the half, Slowey scored her third goal of the game, while Marist answered with three more goals before the end of the half.

After the first half, Marist led the Stags 9-4, outshooting Fairfield 17-13 and controlling seven of the 12 draws.

In the second half, Fairfield came out strong as Riley Hellstein ‘17 netted the first goal of the half.

As Fairfield upped their defense, Marist continued to force their offense on the Stags and scored another two consecutive goals for the team, keeping them

ahead 11-5.

Not only did Marist score another set of goals in the first 10 minutes, Fairfield’s Slowey and Lauren Casadonte ‘15 received yellow cards as they attempted to deal with Marist’s intense offensive drive.

Senior Melanie Raso made the final shot for the Stags with 12 minutes left in the game. Marist was relentless and scored twice more, making the final score of the game 13-6.

“Marist outplayed us in the hustle. They were just all over the ground balls, all over the 50-50 balls and they just worked better as a team,” said Slowey.

The loss to Marist placed the

Stags second in the conference.

However, Head Coach Mike Waldvogel added that he hopes the loss will only help better prepare the team for upcoming MAAC play.

“We just weren’t coordinated against a really good team,” said Waldvogel. “We need to get our offense and defense together and we need to get people healthy again.”

Before the MAAC Tournament begins, the Stags are scheduled to play Monmouth University and Canisius College.

The team is hoping to get the win against Canisius so that they will stay in second place for the upcoming tournament.