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A Fairfield University student remains in critical condition after being badly burned in a car fire. Part-time student Justin Hervey, 23, of Armonk, N.Y., was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital last Thursday evening after he and his Chevrolet Tahoe caught fire near Tunxis Hill Park in Fairfield, Conn. According to a Connecticut Post article, a Little League baseball game was in progress when coaches and parents noticed Hervey on fire near the field. Hervey had pulled into the parking lot when the car started having trouble. Coaches immediately rushed over and tried to extinguish the flames. This quick thinking was “heroic and should be applauded,� said Assistant Fire Chief Scott Bisson in the article. Hervey was still conscious when emergency personnel arrived on scene.
As of late Tuesday night, Hervey’s condition remains critical, according to Bridgeport Hospital spokesperson John Cappiello. Hervey’s sister, Stephanie Hervey ‘13, said that her family is hoping for the best. “He’s still in critical condition,� she said. “He will be for a few months, but . . . he’s pulling through right now so hopefully he will continue to do so.� Word about Hervey’s condition spread to the University community the day after the incident. In an email released to the community on Friday, Vice President for Student Affairs Thomas Pellegrino wrote: “We are monitoring his situation closely and University staff members have extended support to his family, who is with him at this time.� Pellegrino also offered students and faculty counseling options. Because the accident is currently under investigation, little
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“shining star� of the family and “the best brother I could have ever asked for.� Hervey’s family asked that people continue to pray for him.
After months of debate and protest, full-time faculty members of Fairfield University have reached an agreement on the future of their collective salaries and benefits. On Friday, Sept. 6, faculty members gathered in the Kelley Center for a General Faculty meeting. During this congregation, they voted on the most recent Memo of Understanding (MOU) for the 2012-13 school year. The MOU serves as “a contractual document that specifies all faculty compensation,� as stated by Dr. Irene Mulvey, professor of mathematics and former secretary of the General Faculty. One hundred forty five faculty members voted in favor of the new MOU, with 70 voting against it and two citing abstention. With an approximate 2-1 vote, the MOU is considered to be approved by the General Faculty. Fr. Paul Fitzgerald, a member of the administration, expressed positivity towards this latest occurrence. “I was pleased to see that the faculty voted to accept the MOU that was the result of collegial conversations between elected representatives of the faculty and appointed members of the administration,� he said. Although some faculty members did not agree with the new standards laid down by the revised MOU, the general disapproval is less than that of the previous MOU
meeting held on April 27, in which 185 faculty members voted against the version in review at the time. So why was it rejected in the first place? In MOU of the 20112012 school year, the administration promised to maintain the faculty’s compensation rank within the 95th percentile. Since its introduction in 1994, this standard of compensation is meant to serve as a means of economic security for faculty members. In a previous Mirror article, Mulvey described this benchmark as a “standard of our profession since it compares our compensation with other schools in our category.� In the original version of the 2012-13 MOU, the administration cited its intent to distance itself from this benchmark, which lead to its unanimous rejection by a General Faculty vote. Fitzgerald explained his understanding of this situation: “The past few years have been difficult for most every member of the Fairfield University community - faculty, staff and students. We have all sought to prioritize students, allocating additional financial aid to those whose family financial situations deteriorated significantly. We also limited the tuition increase this past year to a figure below the rate of inflation.� In the aftermath of the rejected MOU last April, faculty members and students gathered on May 9 to
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“I think [the sidewalks] are really going to, in a practical sense, really improve the pedestrian motion on campus.”
Einstein’s is averaging over 100 egg and cheese sandwiches a day, which is a quota doubling what they originally expected to fill.
-James Fitzpatrick, Vice President of Student Affairs
There are nine new Mac computers in the BCC.
“Our new field hockey field has the first sandbased turf in the United States.” -Shealyn Testa ‘14, Fairfield U. Field Hockey Captain
“They really did [the bee farm] to expand what we were doing with the garden. This has been planned for about a year. -James Fitzpatrick, Vice President of Student Affairs
Barone will now feature a number of new much needed gluten free options, perfect for people with allergies.
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Yesterday morning’s crisp air, swift breeze and full sunshine made the day feel eerily similar to the day 11 years ago when almost 3,000 American men and women lost their lives as a result of the attacks on September 11, 2001. “The attacks still feel like yesterday. Remembering is sad, I don’t think we’ll ever stop remembering no matter how many years pass,” said Nicole Vengalli ’16 at yesterday’s emotional remembrance mass held at Egan Chapel. The mass, led by Fr. Charles Allen, S.J., had over 150 people in attendance, with an even mix of current students and alumni present. “Our proximity to New York City definitely causes this day to hold more significance. We lost 14 alumni that day,” said alumni Frank Corr ’60. The significance of the mass was to acknowledge and remember the deaths that occurred on Sept. 11 in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in the fields of Pennsylvania, said Allen as he began mass. The family of victim Patrick J. Maguire ‘82 brought up gifts and a performance by the Bensonians brought tears to the eyes of many. Students who didn’t attend
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Fairfield shows its patriotism and keeps in mind those who lost their lives on this difficult day for our country.
yesterday’s mass found their own way to recognize the infamous day in our nation’s history by tweeting about it. Students sent out caring
and heartfelt tweets recognizing the day. Some sent messages for those who lost their lives that day
and some sent ones for the members of the NYPD and FDNY that through that day became heroes.
An interfaith prayer service in the morning, co-sponsored by a number of organizations on campus, was held at Egan Chapel, and a screening of “Three Faiths, Two Stories, One Woman” took place in the Kelley Center in the evening. The film presented a unique approach to faith-based relations and drew on universal qualities shared by Muslims and Christians. The University also set up a reflection wall in the Barone Campus Center where students, faculty members and staff posted thoughts, feelings, and sentiments throughout the day yesterday. Most people wrote statements about where they were that day when it happened. “This year, we honor this important day . . . with events that promote healing and reconciliation,” said Julie Mughal, assistant director of the Center for Faith and Public Life. Other campus-wide allday events included continuous screenings of the documentary titled “Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero” held in the Barone Campus Center, and a Bellarmine Museum exhibition featuring the work of artist Dalton Ghetti who honored the fallen by carving teardrops made from graphite of recycled pencils.
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With Fairfield students back on campus, the parties are back in full swing - but for many political junkies the real parties occurred earlier in the week in Florida and North Carolina. These “parties” were the Republican National Convention, held in Tampa from August 27 to August 30, and the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte from Sept. 4 to Sept. 6. Held every four years in advance of the presi-
dential election, nominating conventions serve to select a party’s presidential nominee and adopt the party’s platform for that election cycle. Historically, nominating conventions have been heated affairs, with candidates wheeling and dealing to gain the state delegates needed to win. However, there has not been a truly close contest at a convention since Ronald Reagan almost upset incumbent Gerald Ford in 1976. Rather, conventions often begin with the public quite certain of a party’s future nominee. This year was no different, with Republican Mitt Romney and incumbent Democrat Barack Obama the assumed, and ultimately nominated, candidates. With party nominees known in advance, conventions have taken on a new form: uniting in support of this dominant candidate. Largely ceremonial, modern nominating conventions are attempts to rally support for the nominee and formally introduce them to the general public.
Junior Nick Givas, the Connecticut state chairman of Young Americans for Romney, thought the RNC reached these goals. “I thought the RNC couldn’t have gone better,” he said. “We were able to come together and unite under one banner in the name of preserving our future.” For Jordan Freeman ‘13, a supporter of President Barack Obama, the DNC was also a success: “The convention, as usual, did its job of showing the best side of the party and contrasting them to their opponents.” However, for some, the nominating conventions were not entirely united. Both the RNC and DNC endured criticism for their exclusion of certain groups within their party. Sophomore Connor Kelly, who watched both conventions, said, “When a candidate has pretty much locked up the nomination from their party ahead of the convention, the event becomes more of a one man show. There isn’t much room for dissenters in that kind of environment.” Indeed, critics of both conventions complained that differing opinions were squandered rather than embraced. At the RNC, many Ron Paul supporters were upset by rule changes that barred some of their delegates from the convention and that will make it harder for so-called “non-establishment” candidates, like Paul, to win in the future. Paul, while certainly not likely to win the nomination, had been
working party rules to increase the voice of his sect of the Republican Party. Prior to the RNC Paul had conceded that he could not win the nomination but would not be dropping out of the race. Many Ron Paul supporters saw the event as an attempt to silence a growing majority within the Party. Givas, on the other hand, said. “Mathematically, Governor Romney locked up the nomination well in advance. … The simple fact is that the people have spoken and chosen Governor Romney as their nominee.” In Charlotte, similar dissention plagued the DNC. In their original 2012 platform, the Democratic Party had removed mentions of God and Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, causing many pundits to criticize the new, secular stance. Kelly, although not critical of the move, nevertheless saw the removal of the words as politically damaging. “The majority of the United States is Christian and supports the Jewish state, so politically the move could have alienated people who think the Democrats are ignoring Christian values at home.” Perhaps in response to such worries, the DNC reinserted language into the platform affirming, in the words of Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, “that our faith and belief in God is central to the American story.”
This came after the third attempted vote to insert the language, with the first two votes failing to achieve a discernible two-thirds support. After the third vote, some convention attendees were heard booing the decision. Both these cases seem to demonstrate that in the current two-party system not all voters feel completely satisfied in either party. While the incidents at the nominating conventions will probably be long forgotten by Election Day, the fact remains that these “homeless voters” often make all the difference in the outcome of an election.
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Monday, September 3 10:44 p.m. A student found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and alcohol in a Quad residence hall was referred to student conduct.
2:18 a.m. Four “suspicious� males outside of a Quad residence hall were found to be in possession of marijuana. Fairfield Police made one arrest. All were referred to student conduct.
Wednesday, September 5 11:10 a.m. A vehicular hit and run was reported for a parked car in the area of the Townhouses. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) asks that anyone with information of this event please report it as soon as possible.
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8:53 p.m. A Fairfield Prep student was found to be possession of narcotics near the Fr. Brissette Athletic Center. The student was referred to Prep student conduct and his Monday, Septmeber 10 parents were notified. 8:00 a.m. A smoldering teakettle and ignited handle created a 11:32 p.m. small fire in a Village apartment. The University Fire After refusing to produce identification and attempt- Marshall was called. ing to flee from DPS, a student in the area of the Townhouses was referred to student conduct. 10:24 a.m. A missing wallet left anonymously at the DPS office Saturday, Septmeber 8 was found to contain one fake identification. The wallet owner was referred to student conduct. 12:08 a.m. DPS found an iphone in the area of the Townhouses. 10:26 a.m. Please contact DPS with information. A Townhouse porch window was found to be smashed. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact DPS.
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Have you ever lugged all your dirty laundry down to the laundry room only to find out that all the machines were occupied? Now there’s a way to check the status of washing machines and dryers and their availability for use through Laundryview.com. Laundryview.com is the newest, ecofriendly monitoring system that allows you to oversee your dorm’s laundry room activity. This is a helpful site and important site that Fairfield students should take advantage of, since there is a limited amount of washers and dryers on campus. You can use Laundryview.com from your laptop or from your cell phone. By simply clicking onto the site and checking which machines are in use, students can save themselves time and walks to and from the laundry rooms. When going onto Laundryview.com, students have access to both their dorm’s laundry room availability and the availability of all of the laundry rooms on cam-
pus. You are also able to see how long the machine has been running and when it will be ready to use. Laundryview.com even gives students the option of having a text message or email sent to them telling them that their laundry is done. The site also offers laundry tips, information regarding different laundry detergents, and statistics showing when the laundry room has been the busiest. This enables you to plan to do your laundry when it is not busy. Upon asking students how they feel about Laundryview.com, most agree that it is an important and helpful site that is available to students. Junior Emma DiGiovine said that “Laundryview.com is something that everyone uses. It really does make doing laundry a quicker and more efficient process and saves me so much time. I use it every time I do my laundry.� So, next time you’re thinking about lugging your laundry all the way to the laundry room just to see the availability of the washers and dryers, remember to stop and check out Laundryview.com first!
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“We hope these events on this special day will aid us in remembering and honoring all the victims of 9/11,� said Rev. George Collins, S.J., director of Campus Ministry. “Fairfield definitely did a great job at making sure the anniversary of 9/11 was well covered and recognized. Just look how many people are here at mass,�
said Jen Jamin ’14. Finally, with the completion of the new 9/11 memorial at round zero people can visit and pay respects and reflect on the events of that day. Inscribed into the edge of each reflecting pool is the name of each person who died in the 2001 attacks, which result as a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life by a foreign attack on American soil.
The reflecting pools are nearly an acre in size and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in North America. The pools sit where the Twin Towers once did. Inscribed into the edge of each pool is the name of each person who died in the 2001 attacks, which result as a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life by a foreign attack on American soil.
protest what they saw as a broken promise, made evident by chants and signs alike. The administration responded to the unapproved MOU and subsequent protests through renegotiation, though “the vote by the General Faculty could not take place until September,� as they are not on contract during the summer, according to Mulvey. The new language of the accepted MOU explains that the administration is committed to the 95th percentile for this year, until a new benchmark system can be implemented for the 2013-14 school year. However, Dr. Giovanni Ruffini, assistant professor of classical studies, pointed out that the MOU refers to “a revised benchmarking [that will be] in place for the 201314 MOU and FY14 budget,� emphasizing the legal concreteness of the term “shall.� He explained how this contradicts the part of the agreement that states the 2013-14 MOU must first be agreed upon by the Faculty Salary Committee and the administration. Ruffini went on to say: “Most of the people who were opposed to this MOU said this is a problem, because they want to get rid of the 95th percentile, and if we can’t agree on something by then [the 2013-14 school year], they will simply impose what they want to impose.� As this annual renegotiation is necessary, the question remains: will there be further debate in the future? “Moving forward, all eyes will be on this year’s negotiations,� said Dr. Susan Rakowitz, current secretary of the General Faculty Committee. “In light of some of the things that the administration proposed last year (and the faculty overwhelmingly rejected), the fac-
ulty is very wary.� She continued: “If the administration takes those stances again, the faculty will respond with the same united opposition we showed last spring. If, on the other hand, the administration enters into negotiations with more reasonable proposals, I’m hopeful that we can move past the conflicts engendered by last year’s negotiations.� Mulvey shared similar sentiments: “In my opinion, what happens this year – what happens right now – will set the tone and will af-
“We’re never going to let them take the 95th percentile from us.� -Dr. Giovanni Ruffini fect how the conflict of last year is viewed in the long term.� Mulvey went on to say: “Faculty will want to see financial decisions made that reflect our commitment to our core academic mission, and compensation directly affects our ability to attract and retain the high-quality faculty that provide the excellent education that Fairfield is known for.� “We have extremely important discussions ahead of us and how those play out will be of great importance to the faculty,� said Mulvey. Fitzgerald shared his hopes on the future of this subject: “As the country emerges slowly, too slowly, from the shadow of the recession, we here at Fairfield will do well if we continue to be guided by a sense of solidarity and generosity, two values which I believe are very much in evidence at this time.� Some faculty members, like Ruffini, remain firm in their stance. “We’re never going to let them take the 95th percentile from us,� he said.
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Good. Bad. Or just plain satisfying? Ever since the opening of Einstein Bros. Bagels in the Barone Campus Center, students feel differently on whether it is a great addition to campus dining or a step in the wrong direction. The deli, which opened this semester, offers fresh and healthy meal choices. Options include turkey, ham, chicken, pizza, bagels,
smoothies and soups. The menu also presents foods containing less than 400 calories. “Einstein’s is a big upgrade from Jazzman’s,� said employee Joe Cruz. “It is much more exciting, has a lot of great food choices and a great atmosphere.� Several students interviewed feel Jazzman’s offered little variety and a depressed atmosphere. Junior Carolyn Kosewski explained, “When I walk into Einstein’s I feel like there is a happier vibe because the lighting is better, and stu-
dents seem happier to get their food and coffee.� Another convenience deals with time. Einstein’s is opened until 11 p.m. from Monday through Thursday and 5 p.m. on Fridays. This can help satisfy a student’s late night cravings. The location is also appreciated. “Coming from a person who lives in New Jersey, I know what a great bagel is, and this place is clutch,� said Tom Mortorano ’15. Though mostly positively reviewed, others have found some
flaws. “The staff is very energetic and you can tell that they want to be there,� said Ricky Haas ’15. “Yet the workers were all over the place.� Others feel it is a good value but lacks organization. “Einstein Bagels is a diamond in the rough,� said Louis Greco ’15. “It has value to it but it still has kinks and needs to smooth out.� Yet the biggest concern involves the issue of this food joint replacing Late Night at the Stag, where the Stag famously offered inexpensive foods
every Thursday night. “I don’t understand why the school got rid of dinner options like Late Night for bagels, which is a breakfast or lunch food,� said Julie Johnson ’15. Only time will tell if Einstein Bros. Bagels will be an asset to the Fairfield community. Hours of Operation: Monday-Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Thursday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Closed Sunday
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look far, because there happens to be a Women’s Clinic right on campus. The Clinic is located in the Health Center near Dolan Hall, with Joanne Wynne as the Women’s Clinical doctor. Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Clinic is there to provide women on campus with specific health
needs. The Women’s Clinic provides services, such as physical exams, screening and pap smears. Along with physical demands, the clinic also provides accurate medical information and an environment where women can discuss any concerns that they have. Julia Duffy, Director of the
student Health Center, said that the most common issues have to do with general women’s health concerns that students, ranging from late teen years to early twenties, have on their minds. “Everything is completely confidential, and nothing is released,� said Duffy. “Questions come up because we’re Catholic, like ‘How do you run a clinic?’ Some services we cannot provide, but we do address questions, sexuality and body concerns. Anything you can think of. We even test for transmitted diseases.� Duffy said that the Women’s Clinic has been around since she started working at Fairfield University in 1994. Despite being around for several years, many students on campus are unaware of the clinic. “I didn’t know about it,� said Julianne McGrath ‘13. “I think it should be advertised to the freshmen so they know that it’s there from the very start. Then they can access it for their four years.� “I knew Fairfield had a Health Center, but I didn’t know there was a Women’s Clinic,� said Catherine Martel ’13. “It’s a great
idea to have a clinic, especially because most students don’t have a car, which makes getting medical care difficult.� On the contrary, Duffy describes the Women’s Clinic as usually booked both days out of the week that Wynne provides her services. When appointments are made, there is usually a 7 to 10 day wait, unless it’s an emergency. Duffys says that, due to the large Fairfield University female population, there are many young women with concerns. She says that it’s extremely difficult to get to the gynecologist, so it is much better to have the clinic on campus. “I think it’s fair that there’s a women’s clinic because there’s a need for it,� said Robert Vogel ’13. “A male clinic should exist only from demand of male population, not just to create a gender balance. I think there only needs to be one if there is a demand.� The Clinic in the Health Center of Dolan Hall offers free services to women at Fairfield University. Joanne Wynne is available for appointments Tuesdays and Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
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Let's go to the beach, beach
By Andrea Butler $ÇŞÇŠÇŻÇǤÇ?ǰǯǤNJǢ 8ÇÇ¤ÇŻÇ ÇÇŽ
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Nicki Minaj: Romney's most scathing 'frenemy'
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From Jazzman's Cafe to Einstein's Bagel Bros. Where does your coffee loyalty lie?
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Artist commemorates 9/11 victims By Olivia Snoddy The Vine Assistant Editor
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n a small measurement of eight and a half by eleven inches, one artist joins together again those lives taken in the September 11 attacks, doing so with a razor blade and 3000 pencils. Brazilian-born artist Dalton Ghetti resurfaces emotions felt September 11, 2001 after about 3000 lives were taken at the World Trade Center that sunfilled Tuesday morning. The degree of tragedy Ghetti illustrates in his recycled-art demonstration is one of patience, perfection and emotion. Through his 3000 teardrop filled larger teardrop, lives lost on 9/11 are again brought together in dignity and unity. Three thousand hours of Ghetti’s life were used in this creation’s making. Using only a razor blade to carve the graphite from recycled pencils, each teardrop, roughly the size of a grain of rice, took about an hour to complete. After 11 years and 3000 hours later, Ghetti’s memorial was complete, placing all 3000 teardrops into one larger twodimensional dark teardrop. Ghetti, born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, traveled to the United States at age 24, where he would go on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Architecture from Norwalk Community Technical College in 1994. Currently
working as a carpenter and a house renovator, his self-taught hobby is one he embraces as both a hobby and a form of mediation. His craftsmanship with tools and pencils arose in the classroom at the age of six, where he would sharpen his writing pencils with a razor blade. Given the gift of a set of metal tools from his parents at age nine, he began sculpting with hammers, chisels and knives. He focused mainly on carving large objects and later turned his attention to smaller things, wanting people to notice the smaller objects in life. Ghetti’s work is one of a recycled practice, using pencils found on both streets and sidewalks. His detailed procedure, carving with a sewing needle and a triangular, sharp metal blade, takes months or up to a year to finish a sculpture. He does not sell his pencil carvings, for he wishes to take on this hobby for himself. “It takes an admiration and a keen perception of sadness to be able to create life in a tragic moment,” said Michael Franco ’13. “It brings you closer to September 11 and it has a lot of meaning since every person who passed away has their own teardrop. He put in so much time to create them equally,” said Franco. The essence of the teardrop
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Talent takes the stage at Quick Center
By Gabrielle Rodman Contributing Writer
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hough school has just begun, some of us will agree that a break is already in desperate need. For those who would like to embark on an adventure outside the confines of their classes, the underlying question that prevails for many is where can some of us go for entertainment if we lack transportation? There is hope. Without a doubt, great possibilities for enjoyment and discovery can be found in the Quick Center for the Arts. The goal for this upcoming season is to host a unique mix of performers from the world of dance, music and theatre, and also serve as a base that presents the conflicts of our generation for discussion. Because of the given significance of urban life in a rapidly changing world, the area of focus for this upcoming year is “cities.” These lectures, performances, and exhibitions will serve to challenge students’ minds and bring the community together to embark on a journey of unforgettable experiences. That being said, Saturday,
Sept. 15 at 8 p.m., Fairfield will host the world renowned Mark Morris Dance Group, known for its compelling modern style of dance with rich folk history. Adrienne Bryant, Quick Center assistant director, shared some information about her knowledge of the dance group. “The company feels strongly about sharing their work and their love of what they do with the Fairfield community," she said. "And while some guests may sing, dance, perform, and then leave, their performances accompany an emotional experience." What is great about this particular opportunity is that, as Bryant explained, “this is going to be so much more than a dance performance. It is going to be equally exciting for any music fan.” There is something for everyone at the Quick Center. Fairfield will also host a few political and international forums. On Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m.,the Open Visions Forum will feature Lesley Stahl, a reporter, journalist and author who has reported for CBS on 60 Minutes and has held the position of CBS News White House correspondent during the presidencies of both President Ronald Reagan and President Jimmy Carter.
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The Mark Morris Dance Group is set to take the Quick Center stage on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 8 p.m.
Dr. Philip Eliasoph, a professor of art history, spoke highly of Stahl noting, “She has been an exemplary public advocate courageously speaking on behalf of us. It is a privilege for our students, faculty, and community to have such an eminent award winning journalist in our house, on our stage, on our Fairfield campus.” The upcoming series of en-
tertainment also includes multiple exhibits at the Bellarmine Museum Of Art, such as “Drawings from the Dahesh Museum of Art” which will be held Thursday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Jan. 18. A global perspective on dance will be shared with us by The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China with their “Cirque Chinois” circus festival Friday,
Nov. 2. As Bryant explained, “In 201213 we hope to continue the long tradition of the Quick Center as a cultural hub for both the on- and off-campus communities, while expanding our efforts to create a place where patrons and students alike can gather to experience, learn, and grow through the Arts.”
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Diplo to headline FUSA's fall concert By Luigi DiMeglio Chief Copy Editor
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fter building hype for the Fall 2012 concert through vague tweets and teaser videos, the Fairfield University Student Association (FUSA) finally announced August 12 on YouTube the performers who will grace the Alumni Hall stage. Headlining the concert is Diplo, a seasoned artist behind many popular songs that have rippled through the British and American music scenes for about a decade. He has collaborated with Shakira, Robyn, Kid Cudi, Bruno Mars and Snoop Dogg, while still serving a cutting-edge flavor of modern Brazilian dance music under his belt. FUSA concert directors Gina Tiftikidis ’13 and Sara Robicheau ’13 are behind the modernized marketing strategy as well as the official selection of the artists. Krewella will be opening for Diplo. The three-member “dubstepinfused electronic music group” surfaced in 2007 and is best known for its song “Killin’ It.” Both artists recently performed at the Electric Zoo, a popular annual Electro-Music festival that takes place on Labor Day Weekend on Randall’s Island, N.Y. The digital marketing is to counter last year’s disappointing concert turnout. Approximately 400 tickets were sold, but the actual number of attendees was significantly lower for the performance of Far East Movement, The Hood Internet and Hoodie Allen. The YouTube announcement
video received close to 1000 hits within the first 24 hours generating buzz. As of last night the number of views had reached 1,457. Reactions to today’s announcement have been largely positive. “I think last year’s poor concert really gave FUSA a wake-up call . . . Bringing EDM (Electric Dance Music) to Alumni Hall is a good choice,” said Christopher Del Vecchio ’14. On the FUSA’s Facebook page, the news had been shared 18 times and has received 17 “likes.” FUSA retweeted a response from a follower who said: “[FUSA] is about to put on the best concert at Fairfield since I walked on campus 2 years ago!” Still, as always, criticism lurks. A YouTube user wrote a scathing comment for FUSA’s video: “A DJ?!?! . . . It’s like it gets worse and worse each year. I could go to Stamford on a weekend and waste my money. $95 of my tuition money is being allocated to FUSA, and honestly if this is the crap that [they're] going to bring us for our concert then I would like to get my
money back.” That $95 gives FUSA a $300,000 budget during the academic year, which is used to sponsor many other events. The concert alone tends to use about one tenth of that budget to cover production costs and the artist’s contract. FUSA must also battle obscurity this year with the name Diplo being less popular than the notable artists he has worked with. The same goes for Krewella. Junior Andrew Kringas believes unfamiliarity is not a factor in this case. “Diplo is a solid pick, though probably not a lot of people know about his newer [work] that he dropped this summer.” This year’s student ticket price of $30 is a legitimation of FUSA’s talk last year of finding ways to lower ticket prices. This Friday, the price for students is set to jump to $40 with only one available per StagCard. This is equivalent to the price for guests. According to Rob Vogel
“20% of the freshmen” purchased tickets during the first two days of “move-in day” which became a good barometer to the “student body’s overall excitement”. Ticket sales are also expected to be on the rise for the Presidential Ball; a new possible competitor to FUSA’s fall concert success, being that this year is the concert’s first scheduling before the ann u a l dance on Bellarmine
lawn. Doors to the Fall Concert will open at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. FUSA will continue to release more information later this week.
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Fall fashion reaches Fairfield
By Jocelyn Tetrault Contributing Writer
women’s style alone, and reports that trends such as colored jeans, in more muted tones, could work for guys too. Fortunately, guys and girls alike will never have a problem being fashion-forward in Fairfield. Both Apricot Lane and La Moda offer student discounts for full-priced items, and they’re not alone. Loft, Banana Republic, and Cargo Bay, which are all less than a mile from campus, also offer discounts to students who show their StagCards. With these great deals making fall fashions so easily accessible to students, it’s no surprise that Fairfield students are so welldressed.
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t is a well-known fact in the world of fashion that September is the month to reinvent your wardrobe. New York City is abuzz with the latest trends from the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, and strolling around campus, it’s easy to see how the spirit of fall fashion has found its way to Fairfield. The air is beginning to feel just chilly enough to break out the cardigans and boots. Brightly colored jeans can be spotted all over campus, and are an easy way to look put-together, even for those pesky 8 a.m classes. Pairing sundresses with cozy, oversized sweaters and tights is also a popular trend this season, and a great way to make those breezy summer outfits work overtime in the chillier weather. Accessories will be key this fall as well, according to Diane Holtz, the owner of the Apricot Lane boutique in Fairfield. Showing off her store’s impressive collection of scarves, shoes and sunglasses, she reports that animal prints, sparkle and texture will be essential features in accessories
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Hope from obscurity
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wenty of my relatives, ranging in age from a one year old cousin to my 86 year old grandfather, were killed in the holocaust,� wrote Larry Mohr in a letter 29 years ago. This letter was addressed to Mohr’s lifelong friend Christopher Mooney, who happened to be Fairfield University’s Academic Vice President of the 1980s. Mohr and Mooney grew up in the Bronx in the 1940s. Mohr was Jewish and Mooney was Catholic. Mooney would attend Passover Seder with Mohr and Mohr would share Christmas dinner with Mooney. In this letter Mohr entrusted his two sculptures, “VEE-I “and “Crisscross V� to his childhood companion Mooney and Fairfield University. “As life long friends they always supported each other,� says Professor Philip Eliasoph, of the Visual and Performing Arts department, who cares and maintains for Mohr’s sculptures along with David Frassinelli, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management. Mohr continues to write that during the time of the Holocaust “a number of Jews were saved by Catholics, or Catholic orders.� And because of this he gave his sculp-
ture, “VEE-I�, to Fairfield University in honor of those Catholics. And students walk by it everyday. The vibrant red and sharp angles jump out from the rolling green hills of Fairfield. The presence of the large structure can’t be missed. Or can it? “I thought they were just random structures,� says Vitch Jean Jacques ’13 when asked about Mohr’s sculptures. “VEE–I� and its distinct V shape was intended to “stand for a tiny positive step towards the ultimate Victory of people of good will,� wrote Mohr. But because the sculptures plaque often goes overlooked, it is easy to miss the meaning behind the sculpture. “I find them more abstract and that’s not something I connect to,� said Blanca Aca ’16. “Personally, I don’t think they mean much especially to the freshmen.� Twenty-nine years ago the dedication of “VEE-I� meant more then just abstract structures. During Commencement 29 years ago, Elie Wiesel, a Nobel Peace Prize Winner, was prepared to dedicate the sculpture on the behalf of Larry Mohr. “Later that morning, a violent thunderstorm almost cancelled Commencement,� recounts Eliasoph, “but then the sun suddenly
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is understood through Ghetti’s demonstration. The teardrop delivers justice and respect to the many lives lost, while also conveying a sense of remembrance to viewers. The profound metaphor of the teardrop recalls the emotions experienced on September 11. A teardrop may only be the size of a grain of rice, but for Ghetti who created 3000 of them over the span of ten years, this proves that 9/11 will forever continue to receive the proper justice and remembrance it deserves. “Dalton Ghetti: Remembering 9/11� can be viewed at the Bellarmine Museum now through Saturday Oct. 13. Prints of the memorial can be purchased at the Bellarmine Museum, with part of the proceeds given to 9/11 First Responders.
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Right Bite: Bertucci's
By Emily Kert Contributing Writer
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or any Stag in search of a family-style, reasonably priced place to grab lunch or dinner, Bertucci’s on East Post Road in Westport may be a good place to check out. The restaurant, about a ten minute drive from Fairfield University, has a spacious feel, designed with an orange and tan wooded interior decor and the signature brick oven that welcomes guests in the entrance of the restaurant. In addition to the bar and televised football game which welcomes a young adult audience, the children’s menu, high chairs, and family style booths market towards families and larger parties searching for a more formal dining experience. The illustrated menu offers a plethora of distinctively Italian meals as well as appetizers, desserts, and a gluten-free section with reasonable prices.
Bruschetta on toasted bread decorated with mozzarella cheese, an assortment of pasta, including tortellini and mozzarella ravioli, hot rolls with herbed olive oil, an antipasto sampler, chicken picatta, and brick oven pizzas are just a handful of the appetizers and dinner items that can be found on the menu at Bertucci's Italian restaurant. These dinner items can be succeeded by savory desserts and sweet, alcoholic beverages such as bread pudding, cheesecake, tiramisu, vanilla iced cappuccino, and sangria. The food in itself is tasty yet light. The piping hot moist bread and olive oil that commences the meal is a good way to alleviate guests' initial hunger. The antipasto plate consisting of a combination of small bites of colorful marinated vegetables, salty olives, deli meats and rich cheeses, has the sharp flavors signature of the traditional Italian course with the right amount of red wine vinegar so that the food has flavor without being drenched. Bertucci's margherita brick
oven pizza is a recommended choice for an entree. Decorated with pieces of fresh mozzarella, romano cheese and fresh basil all over house made tomato sauce on a thin, chewy, well-done crust, the pizza leaves the customer feeling satisfyingly full yet not uncomfortably inflated. A tall glass of a thick, sweet, creamy, dessert cappuccino is a pleasant way to finish off the meal. The spacious atmosphere, tables beneath dimly lit chandeliers, and friendly young adult wait staff dressed all in black with red aprons across their waste are also classy and enticing. Although there is no discount offered to Fairfield University students, the prices ranging from $6.25 to $10.29 for appetizers, $13.49 to $21.99 for entrĂŠes, $17.99 to $18.99 for whole pizzas, $11.59 for salads, $9.20 for paninis, and $2.99 to $6.99 for desserts, make Bertuccis an affordable place for college students.
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metaphor “of the new world.� Jean Jacques has never noticed the plaque next to the “VEEI� sculpture that explains the artist’s dedication. “I have never read the plaque. I didn’t even know that one had a plaque,� said Jean Jacques. The history of the sculpture and its heartfelt dedication has been lost to the Fairfield University student body today. “Should we know this person? Did this person go here? Did the President make this?� said Jean Jacques. This disconnect between the students and Fairfield University’s history has been apparent for years. Two years ago, The Mirror published an article on the history behind Mohr’s sculptures and described the student’s overall oblivious attitudes to his work. "I honestly didn’t pay much attention to them, even as an Art minor,� said Tara DaSilva’10 when interviewed two years ago. A file in the Bellarmine Museum of Art stated, “After the installation of this piece, controversy surfaced suggesting that the two sculptures by Larry Mohr were too modern, and did not fit in with the natural beauty of the campus.� It would seem as the years passed the sculptures have become unappreciated. And this could be due to their location in-between Gonzaga and Canisius. “I would put them [the statues] in an area that is heavily populated like near the BCC,� suggested Jean Jacques. “I’m a commuter so I don’t really see the sculptures because
they are located near the dorms,� said Aca. When interviewed in 2010, DaSilva also mentioned their location limited the sculptures visibility on campus. But Carey Mack Weber, collection manager at The Bellarmine Museum of Art, disagrees. Not only is there disconnect from the past and the present but also between the perspective of the students, faculty and staff. “I don’t think it’s hidden. It’s near Canisius one of the main buildings on campus and Canisius holds art history classes. Those students can appreciate it,� says Weber. Eliasoph was consulted for the placement of the sculptures and is confident himself and Frassinelli found appropriate angles and points of view for the sculptures. Even though the sculptures have been a mystery to most students Eliasoph and Weber think they are an integral part of the student’s experience here at Fairfield. “[The sculptures] enrich the everyday experience of the students. Whether they like it or not it’s thought provoking,� says Weber. Eliasoph leaves his students with the motto “Art really matters!� and recognizes that these sculptures are “different, challenging, and unexpected� but he hopes they inspire the students “to see the world with fresh eyes everyday�. Eliasoph ends with one wish: “Let’s hope that as our campus blossoms, students in the class of 2116, one hundred years from now, will walk across the Quad and ask: 'What were they thinking?'"
New album from The Raveonettes: "Observator" By Catherine Wolk WVOF Contributor
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n the sixth full-length album by Danish duo, The Raveonettes, the veteran band explores the dark, misty feel of previous albums. Recorded with their trademark distortion and reverb, Observator’s beautiful soundscape is shared with moments of bleakness and sadness that reflect the struggle Sune Rose Wagner faced while writing this record. The songs on this album are not characteristically “Raveonettes,� expanding their sound to reflect the nostalgic sound of contemporaries such The New Pornographers or Camera Obscura. Though not the best Raveonettes album, Observator is a great album by itself, full of songs, not with catchy choruses, but with substance and meaning.
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Fairfield bookstore features local artists By Crystal Rodriguez Staff Writer
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verywhere I go I see faces,” says artist Dave Pressler. But these faces are not just ordinary faces. “Once you become sensitive to the bi-lateral symmetry of face,” says Pressler, “ you can see faces everywhere.” Pressler sees faces in everyday things: “man made objects, geological formations, botanical specimens…” Pressler presented his solo exhibition “Let’s Face it” on Sept. 8 at the Fairfield University Bookstore. Along with his photography, Pressler amused his audience with his humor. Each photo had a pun or clever title to add a sense of whimsy to his collection. “What is in sight can give you insight” chuckled Pressler as he used wordplay to convey the message behind his work. After finishing another joke,
Pressler turned to the audience and exclaimed, “We are always moving too fast! Everything is in our peripheral,” and then began to laugh about another pun he remembered. The puns, as well as Pressler’s refreshing insight, was contagious. “It brings out a different aspect of life that people overlook,” said Mike Elwell ‘13, “instead of taking everything at face value.” While Elwell appreciated the refreshing point of view, he believed the event itself could have been improved. “It’s a nice open space but at the same time not a lot of people pass through at 11 a.m. on a Saturday morning.” Nancy Quinn, the Community Relations Coordinator, stated that community outreach is one of the bookstore’s main focuses. Unfortunately, people in town sometimes think the bookstore is only for Fairfield University students. Although this misconception can present challenges there have been no shortages of events. A bro-
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Nov. 2011 they have not missed one month of featured artists. Three of the 11 featured artists attended Pressler’s presentation. Quinn said they wanted to open up the exhibition to Fairfield University students. She has been working with Jo Yarrington, the Professor of Visual & Performing Arts at Fairfield University, to do so. Quinn also stressed how she
wanted more students to come to the lectures and events. “It’s knowledge that’s free and open for the community.” In October the featured artist continues with Duane Corey and his painting of African-American baseball players. All events can be found on the Fairfield University Bookstore website www.fairfieldbooks.bkstr.com.
Fairfield publication gets makeover
By Kelsey Guerin The Vine Editor
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or writers, a blinking insertion point on a blank Word document can be a (sometimes daunting) invitation to creativity, catharsis and expression. But as the poet John Donne said, “No man is an island,” and writers often thrive when surrounded and supported by a creative community. The Inkwell is the University’s literary magazine that is entirely student-run, from the earliest stages of the writing process all the way through publication. Now under new direction, the magazine has big plans to draw more publicity to the writing community on campus and increase readership over the course of the year. Most notably, The Inkwell will be holding competitions for the best submissions. Faculty in the English department will judge the entries. Although the prizes have not yet been established c o n -
cretely, this semester’s Editorin-Chief Maria Mazzaro ’14 is currently in negotiations to have the winning pieces included in the publications of published faculty members. The Inkwell will also have a greater online presence in the coming semester. The group has set up a new Facebook page (http://tinyurl.com/9v4qqst), which students can visit to get information about the publication and give feedback. A website outside of Facebook is also in development and will
be running tentatively by the end of the semester. Mazzaro also hopes to change the format of The Inkwell’s m e e t i n g s.
“These will work practically like writing workshops,” Mazzaro said. “We'll have prompts and write for a bit, and then we'll talk about them and have feedback. People are also welcomed to bring in other work for feedback as well.” “That initial fear [of sharing your work] goes away pretty quickly, and you see what a privilege it is to read the work of other writers,” said Professor Sonya Huber, The Inkwell’s faculty advisor. “Like any other extreme sport, you do it for the adrenaline rush and to dare yourself, to see if you can handle it. And then when you do, you're psyched.” The reason behind the changes taking place in The Inkwell is to bring a new life to the publication. Mazzaro said, “The Inkwell is re-vamping the old magazine into something that's more fresh and fun for everyone.” Her goal is to make the organization “a place where students and fellow writers can cre-
ate freely and openly.” How will The Inkwell achieve this goal? “The Inkwell will instill aspiring writers with the tools they need for successful literary pieces: friendly faces to listen, the thoughts to provoke great words and an agent to begin their published careers,” Mazzaro said. “It’s fun, it’s light, it’s as much or as little commitment as you want it to be and it’s a place for you and your writing to shine!” The Inkwell will produce three themed publications this semester, accepting all kinds of pieces: from poems to prose and fiction to nonfiction. And for those feeling less than inspired lately, The Inkwell might just be the catalyst to help push beyond that writer’s block. Members will also have the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in the process of assembling and publishing a magazine, even becoming eligible for positions as editors or assistant editors.
Although many students who take part in The Inkwell are English majors or minors, Mazzaro and other members of the publication would like to draw the attention of students from all disciplines. “As a teacher of creative writing, I know that there are creative students in every field,” said Huber. Interested students in all class years — from freshmen to seniors — are encouraged to attend the first meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. in BCC 110. Mazzaro stressed that The Inkwell is always looking for new students with new ideas to improve the magazine and, even more broadly, the creative community on campus. For questions about The Inkwell, e-mail inkwellliterary@ gmail.com. To submit original work for publication, students can visit http://theinkwell.submittable.com/submit.
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"Bachelorette" party gone wrong
By Lillian Savage Contributing Writer
"B
achelorette," a comedy of a bridal party gone wrong starring Kirsten Durnst and James Marsden, may at first conjure up vivid flashbacks of the blockbuster hits "The Hangover" and "Bridesmaids." Though it contains the requisite ingredients of a female romcom, beneath the slick Manhattan scenery lies a dark message of damaged lives, fueled by drugs and despair. The story line follows four friends a decade removed from high school: smart, successful Regan (Kirsten Dunst), dumb but beautiful Katie (Isla Fisher), edgy and sarcastic Gena (Lizzy Caplan), and fat jovial Becky (Rebel Wilson). They come together to celebrate Becky’s unlikely wedding to Dale (Hayes MacArthur) a handsome and successful man. All except Becky are unhappy, unfulfilled, and supremely negative: about their friends, each other and their lives. During the ensuing bachelorette party, insults fly, drugs are snorted and a dress is ruined. The movie’s final hour is spent in a race to fix the bridal gown in the wee hours before the wedding, and perhaps repair some relationships along the way. However, it’s hard to really care. The movie never attains the lighthearted and good-natured vibe of its rivals. Instead of the power of love’s redemption and enduring friendship, the movie’s message focuses on the jealousy permeating
among four friends. The stereotype of women ruled by narcissistic jealousy reigns supreme. With the exception of fat Becky, you wouldn’t eat lunch with any of these girls in the BCC much less have them in your wedding. For example, when ejected from the bachelorette party, Regan and Katie chose to mock their absent overweight friend by jamming themselves into her gown together, while Gena takes a picture to post on Facebook. The mean-spirited glee which the three exhibit causes one to squirm awkwardly in one’s seat, not knowing whether to laugh or feel ashamed. Of course, certainly not to the viewer’s surprise, the dress ultimately rips and the plot line moves on from there. These three self proclaimed “B-Faces� are ultimately unlikeable: Regan spends most her time on screen seeking praise, promoting her philanthropic involvement for personal gain and whining that she “has done everything right.� Gena uses her quick wit to suppress her pain about a previous abortion and pretends not to care, using sarcasm, crude language and cocaine as a shield. Though Isla Fisher is presented as the loveable idiot, her character is truly tragic. She almost sleeps with men whose names she cannot recall, and when her own substance abuse problem causes her to narrowly escape the emergency room and a stomach pump, she declares her intention to stop. But the viewer cannot be completely sure that she’ll make due on her promise.
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Gonzaga Auditorium hosts "super" Friday night movies By Olivia Snoddy The Vine Assistant Editor
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o need to take the Stagbus and spend money at the movie theatre when you can enjoy a free movie with popcorn and friends just steps away from the Barone Campus Center. Spend your next Friday night watching the latest blockbuster hit in Gonzaga Auditorium. A tradition started by Residence Life two years ago when the Gonzaga Auditorium was fully renovated with a high definition projector and surround sound, these Friday movie nights are an opportunity for the Fairfield community to sit back, relax and enjoy pre-released movies (unavailable to buy or rent yet).
Movies shown area all selected via student-completed surveys. This year, some of the most popular movies of the summer will be screened for students, including all of the biggest superhero blockbuster hits. Beginning every Friday night at 10 p.m., free popcorn is provided for moviegoers. Student clubs and organizations often sell snacks for fundraising. Raffle prizes such as movie posters are given away to audience members as well. “The benefit to the students is that they get the chance to see these great movies on campus for free,� said Assistant Director of Residence Life Nathan Lubich. “It’s a great way to provide alternative late night weekend
programming. We want to make sure that no student can say, ‘There’s nothing to do here on a Friday night’,� said Lubich. The series commenced last Friday night with a showing of the hit superhero film “The Avengers.� When asked about the turnout for the movie, Lubich estimated about 100 students were in attendance. “The turnout really depends on the movie being shown. As more people attend they realize how great of a setup it is and they tend to return,� said Lubich. With a great line up in store for the semester, Gonzaga Friday movie nights at 10 p.m. will not want to be missed. Be sure to check out upcoming films such as “The Amazing Spider-Man,� “Magic Mike,� “Brave� and “The Dark Knight Rises.�
craving a hug and a wholesome, homecooked meal. Still, it’s not all bad. Gena’s fellatio speech onboard the airplane is a laughter inducer not to be missed, and fans of Isla Fisher’s will appreciate her performance as the beautiful drug-using dimwit looking for guidance. Followers of HBO’s hit series "Girls" will be happy to see Andrew Rannells, HPV free, acting as a freelance stripper, and James
Marsden’s Trevor is a wonderful blend of slimy sex appeal. So watch the movie on demand with a bunch of friends. For under $10 (and with your own popcorn and drinks, as well as the ability to pause, replay, and fast-forward) "Bachelorette" will certainly ease the boredom of a rainy day and provide a few good laughs among real friends.
Friday Night Movies That's My Boy, Sept. 14 Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Sept. 21 The Amazing Spider-Man, Sept. 28 Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Oct. 5 Brave, Oct. 12 Magic Mike, Oct. 19 Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oct. 26 The Dark Knght Rises, Nov. 2 Total Recall, Nov. 9 The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Nov. 16
The Campaign, Nov. 30 The Queen of Versailles, Dec. 07 Premium Rush, Dec. 14
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Ask Miss Anne Dear Miss Anne, Last weekend I went around the townhouses with my backpack full of natty light and my new bros and bids by my side. I thought I looked just like everyone else, but for some reason everybody kept on screaming “freshman� at me! Am I that obvious? How do I not look like such a freshman? Sincerely, Frustrated Freshman
Your first mistake is that you let people see you walking up to the house. It is a clear indication of your underclassmen status. But since you have no other way to get to the houses but trek up the hill, at least make yourself as inconspicuous as possible. Therefore you should not travel with a huge pack of your ‘bros and biddies’ from Regis. Wearing a backpack is your second mistake. It makes it obvious that you need to carry around your own beer meaning you probably know no one there. The backpack not only draws the attention of upperclassmen but also Public Safety. You don’t need to have your night end early because you
get caught carrying alcohol. To avoid much of this embarrassment, try and make friends with a couple upperclassmen. But don’t do it while you are out and about causing havoc at the townhouses. So take this advice and make friends with them in a class or in the local coffee shop. This bond will prove to be much more memorable and will result in an exchange of numbers and a promising invitation to their townhouse. If you have a place to be, the chances of you getting in trouble is reduced tenfold. When walking around the townhouses, freshman can be spotted easily. The lanyards swinging about their necks, ankles twisting in four inch heels, and the Nantucket reds that your mom just bought you the week before - these are all clear indications of
Because we could all use a little advice now and then...
your freshman status. When heading out try and think ‘function over fashion.’ Yes, you should look good but you won’t look good after a face plant in the mud. Don’t try so hard and things will be much easier on your poor little freshmen hearts. Now if this doesn’t work and a very observant senior or junior happens to sniff you out, don’t get all flustered. Keep calm and be real with the person. Admit to your freshman status. You are most likely impudent due to your young age, so try to repress it as much as possible. Keep your ego and pride in check and you will see that upper classmen will be more receptive to a humble freshman than one that thinks they’ve got this school figured out. I hope that this bit of advice can be your spring-
board into Fairfield University life where you can feel accepted by all of your schoolmates. One last bit of advice: please stay out of the roads at night. Really, I don’t feel like seeing any flattened freshmen. All the best my little chickadees! Miss Anne
Send your questions to askmissanne@gmail.com Disclaimer: This is column is for entertainment purposes only. The author is a student, not a therapist, and the column is not intended to take the place of professional advice. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Mirror and its staff members.
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Sports
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This Week in Sports Watch out for Fairfield Athletics
What To Watch For
Stag Spotlight
Wednesday- Men's Soccer at LIU, 5 p.m.
With Men's Soccer player Jonny Raj
Thursday- No games.
Q. Do you have any pregame rituals?
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Fall sports are in full swing. Any predictions for this coming season?
What was the most inter- With such a large fan supesting Olympic event to port already early in the watch and why? season, do you think this will help the teams?
Everyone loved swimming. Between Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps, who was your favorite?
There's no place like home, but there's also no place like my huge room in Bellarmine! Being back on campus is awesome, regardless of how much work I have to do.
We're going to see at least two conference championships out of Fall sports. And I think we're going to see Reco McLaren just tear up the field and destroy the competition.
Got to love Trampolining! Oscar Pistorious is my favorite Olympian. But it was obviously awesome seeing Michael play for New Zealand! And diving ... Tom Daley anyone??
Well, I'm not an athlete, but I know, for me, seeing all the fans at the game is super exciting! Hopefully we can keep this up all season and cheer on our Stags!
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Stags' fourth straight victory
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Junior Hillary Fitts (22) celebrates after scoring a goal four minutes into their game against Saint Joseph's University on Sunday afternoon. By Tom Shea Assistant Sports Editor The Fairfield women’s field hockey team continued their recent hot streak by defeating Saint Joseph's University 2-1 in a defensive battle on Saturday. Despite the close score, the Stags were in control for most of the game, as they outshot the Hawks 10-2 in the first half. Fairfield went into halftime up 1-0 on a goal scored by Hillary Fitts ’14 just four minutes into the game. In the second half, Felicitas Heinen '15 scored her team leading seventh goal of the season to put the Stags up 2-0. Meanwhile, solid play by Fairfield’s goal keeper Maddie Sposito '13 held the Hawks at bay for the most part, allowing the Stags to hold on for the 2-1 victory. “[It] was a pretty good game. We dominated from the beginning,” said Heinen, who leads the Stags in points (17) and assists (3). “…We know we had the composure, we know we were better, so we just had to put it in the net.” Head Coach Jackie Kane was pleased with the performance, citing the team’s momentum and op-
portunities to score as reasons for the good outcomes. “We’re always happy to have the win, but I think we got a little spoiled with our 4 goal games and we were just expecting [that] this time,” said Kane. “You can never just expect things against St. Joe's … but we ultimately worked harder and smarter, and won the game.” Even though Fairfield had 16 penalty corner shots in the game, Saint Joseph’s kept the game close with their physical play. “It's hard to beat a team so largely when they're so physical,” said Fitts. “We just had to maintain our strength against them and possess the ball out wide." This is the Stags’ fourth straight victory on the season, improving to 4-2 overall after starting off the year with two straight loses. They defeated Lehigh 4-2 on Friday, going undefeated over the weekend and boosting their home record to 3-1, which is just two less home wins than their total from last season. Home dominance is something that the Stags would like to see continue, especially because
they are playing on a brand new field this season. “I’m really happy that they put in a field that is good for our sport. It’s good the primary lines are for field hockey,” said Kane. “We have a little bit of a home field advantage, and I’m not complaining.” The new field is most importantly better for the athletes’ health, as continuous and repetitive play on the old field was hard on the players’ bodies. “Our old field was worn so much … we had a lot of shin splints," Kane said. "This one is a lot more forgiving, so it’s better for the overall health of the kids.” When asked what the team is expecting from their next road trip, Fitts replied with a smile, “Just keep scoring goals and winning. That’s all I can say.”
Fairfield will travel to Ann Arbor, Mich. to play against St. Louis University at 1 p.m. on Friday. Next, the team will face Michigan, who is ranked 15th in the nation, on Sunday at noon.
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Junior Nikki McLucas playing against Saint Joseph's University on Sunday.
Loyola leaving the MAAC
By Dan Hughes Contributing Writer
Over the past two years the common trend amongst college athletic programs has been conference realignments. A conference realignment is when an athletic program at a university or college goes from one National Collegiate Athletic Association athletic conference to another. The most common changes
covered by local sports networks usually deal only with big name football schools such as Boise State and West Virginia. However commonly overlooked, this change is happening in the MAAC as well. Starting in the 2013-2014 athletic season, Loyola University will be transferring form the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and joining the Patriot League. With the exit of Loyola, the MAAC will only be left with 9
schools. The Connecticut Post interviewed Gene Doris, the athletic director here at Fairfield about the possibility of adding a new school into the conference. Doris commented: "Just to add someone doesn't make sense. It has to be the right fit." However, adding another team is not the only giant concern for the MAAC at this point. A growing rumor surfaced that Fairfield was looking to leave the conference as well. However, in the same interview, Doris men-
tioned how he spoke to President Jeffrey von Arx, S.J., about the subject and he commented that our school is not seeking a new conference. Fr. von Arx also stated that the main concern of athletics here at Fairfield is not the conference alignment, but “to become the number one mid-major school in both the state and the region.” In contrast to the popular jumps in conferences for football related reasons, Loyola doesn’t quite fit that category consider-
ing they don’t have a football program. The Connecticut Post commented that the reason for transfer had been due to academic reasons because the Patriot League has one of the highest athlete graduation rates in the country. Whatever the case may be, Loyola is no longer a part of our conference. Despite being one of our biggest rivals, Fairfield Athletics must still strive to be the best and rename a dominant force in the MAAC.
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Newton for the win
Freshman sets a winning tone for the upcoming Fairfield soccer season By Jen Calhoun Sports Editor
In soccer, the beauty about having 11 players on the field is that almost anyone can score at any time. The Fairfield men’s soccer team proved this on Sunday in their 1-0 victory against Yale. George Newton, a freshman defender, scored the gamewinner in the 72nd minute, on a beautiful strike from outside of the penalty area.
keep the score level. In the first 45, the last pass, the pass that would have put Jordan Ayris or McLaren in for the goal, wasn’t quite hitting the target. Some would roll harmlessly to the keeper, while a Yale player would intercept others. “As a team collectively and me individually I think we have to keep the ball better and maintain possession so we can take a bit of pressure off of ourselves. And I still think that going forward we have a lot to
year. “Jack brought a lot in terms of leadership for our team. He was really vocal. He brought a lot of experience, so basically it’s on Mike (O’Keeffe), Jonny (Raj '13) and myself to bring the leadership,” said Adam Cowen, a senior center defender for the Stags. However, the loss of Cleverley has been reduced as Newton has joined the defense, and has started all three games for the Stags this season. “George is quality. He’s a
“George is quality. He’s a bloody good defender . . . He's a really solid and good player, and I'm really happy to have him on the team."
- Adam Cowen , center defender
It was Newton’s first collegiate goal and also earned him the honor of MAAC-Rookie of the Week. “I’m not really known for scoring goals, so it was just one of those ‘head down and hit it’ moments, and hope for the best. And luckily it flew in and won us the game,” said Newton. It was quite lucky for the Stags that Newton’s goal found the back of the net, as they had had a somewhat shaky first half. Going into the break, Junior Reco McLaren had the only shot for the Stags, in a one-onone attempt with Yale’s keeper, who made a fantastic save to
improve on to create chances,” Newton said. However, as the game progressed, the Stags got more comfortable, they held the ball more in Yale’s half, and ended the game with eight shots, and the win. The defense held strong for the Stags, notching their second clean sheet of the 2012 season. While Yale was able get off nine shots, only two actually troubled Michael O’Keeffe '13 in the Fairfield net. The defense has been strong thus far this season, in spite of losing Jack Cleverley '12 in the center, who played his last season with Fairfield last
bloody good defender. He defends well one-on-one. He’s a really solid and good player, and I’m really happy to have him on the team.” Cowen said. In the three games to date, Newton has been influential in in both the defensive and offensive halves. The Stags hopes to have Newton and his fellow freshmen continue their impressive play ahead of their next match on September 12th against Long Island University and ahead of MAAC play which begins on October 6th against Iona. Allison MacCune/ The Mirror
George Newton goes up for a header against Yale on Sunday afternoon.
Bordonaro to the Mariners By Danica Ceballos News Editor
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Mark Bordonaro on the mound for the Everett Aquasox.
On June 6 in Chatham, Massachusetts, Mark Bordonaro was driving to practice with the Chatham Anglers, the Cape Cod Baseball League team, when his phone suddenly rang. Bordonaro’s life was forever changed. Around 2 p.m., he received the call from New York announcing that he had been selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. After months of discussing logistics with 29 teams, there were 12 teams seriously interested in Bordonaro on the first day of the draft. By the second day, he had his hopes set on at least four different teams. As soon as he hung up the phone later that day, family and friends following the draft immediately called with congratulations. “My first reaction was Seattle is a long way away,” explained Bordonaro. “I was happy either way though, because I knew it was a good organization to get picked by.” With 84 games in 86 days,
this right-handed pitcher’s summer was unlike most. As the 2012 spring school semester and baseball season came to a close, Bordonaro headed up to Massachusetts to play in a summer league. After only about two weeks though, he was off to the west coast for the first time to train with the Everett AquaSox, the Short-A affiliate of the Mariners in the Northwest League. Playing with the AquaSox was a completely new experience compared to his three years with the Fairfield Stags. “It is my job now,” said Bordonaro. “I enjoyed going to the field every day at Fairfield knowing I was going to see my friends. Playing professional baseball is more like being at work.” Each summer morning, Bordanaro arrived at the field at 10:30. With workouts, practices and individual meetings with coaches, every day was intense. These long days were followed by 7 p.m. games. Although Bordonaro can no longer play for the stags, he decided to return to Fairfield for his senior year. Studying Marketing
and Management, Bordonaro admits that when he “has to get a real job one day,” he is interested in pursuing some form of television advertising. While Bordonaro significantly contributed to the Fairfield baseball program the past three years, he also recognizes what Fairfield has done for him. “It’s nice going to a small school like this because everyone is so supportive, so I’m happy I can to a school like this,” said Bordonaro. Former teammates from Fairfield baseball expressed their excitement for Bordonaro. “It’s been a pleasure catching him for the last three years and watching him put in the hard work to make it to the next level,” said catcher Mike Bennett ‘13. Infielder Rob LoPinto ’14 added, “With the athletic ability, motivation and drive he possesses, along with professional coaching, Mark has a chance to be a dominant pitcher in the big leagues.”
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Cross Country: Cross Country will be looking to improve on a successful 2011-12 campaign that saw the men’s team place fourth at the MAAC Championships and win the Leeber and O’Neil Invitationals with the women’s team placing sixth at the MAAC Championships and taking home the O’Neil Invitational. The Stags have brought back 11 runners from last season on the men’s side, with Kyle Short '13 and Howie Rosas '14 as captains. On the women’s side there are 10 returning runners with Sam Goodnow '13 and Molly Leidig '14 in charge. In their first meet of the year, the Marist Invitational, the men placed second, with Rosas being the highest placing Stag in third place. The women placed third,
with Danielle Renzi '15 as the first Stag across the line in seventh. The Stags will hope to build on their first meet when the travel to the Iona Meet of Champions on September 15th.
Field Hockey: The Field Hockey Team is going to look to prove the preseason polls wrong, which placed them to finish fifth out of six teams in the America East Conference. Last season, the Stags posted a 9-8 record, which was their first winning season since 2007. So far this season, the Stags are 4-2, with Felicitas '15 Heinen; who has already won her second Player of the Week Award. She had 7 points on the weekend, with three goals and one assist. The Stags will next travel to Ann Arbor, MI to play St Louis University on Sept. 14 and Michigan on the 16th.
Men’s Soccer: After a 2011-2012 season that saw the men’s soccer team win
the MAAC regular season, the MAAC tournament, and a berth into the NCAA tournament, the Stags are looking to do even better this year. The preseason polls are predicting a similar year to the last, as they were predicted to finish atop the MAAC in the 2012-13 season. Three Stags were picked to the All-MAAC pre-season team: Michael O’Keefe '13, Jonny Raj '13 and Jordan Ayris '15. Jonny Raj is one of 42 men placed on the 2012 Missouri Athletic Club's (MAC) Hermann Trophy Watch List as well as being a returning member of the United Soccer League’s Premier Development League, playing for Reading. Ayris was also a member of PDL, leading FC London to the Championships in addition to being award with All-Conference and ranking 8th in the league for leading scorer. The Stags have had a great start thus far into the season, going 2-1 in the first three games.
Women’s soccer: With Marist dominating the past seasons in Women’s soccer, it was no surprise they were chosen again to be the MAAC champions. However, the Stags are going to make it their mission to knock them off the top. With earning the second spot in the MAAC preseason poll, the Stags have begun the season with a record of 3-2-1. The team has had two of the members named to the Preseason All-MAAC team: Alli Walsh '13 and Nikki Stanton '13. Walsh earned the spot from last season, by starting all 19 games, adding a total of 40 games in her total career even though she was unable to play in 2010 due to an injury. Stanton was a First-Team AllMAAC selection and has been given the role of team captain for the fall season in her fourth year with the program. With two more eligible years in the program, this season bodes well for herself as well as the Stags. This Friday, the Stags travel to play their opponent, Maine.
Volleyball: The Stags were predicted to finish first in the MAAC in the 2012 season according to the coaches' preseason poll. Fairfield received more points than the three-time defending champions Niagara. Last year the Stags went 20-10 overall and 16-2, and are bringing back 10 members from the 2011-2012 team. Also in preseason, Caitlin Stapleton '15 and Rachel Romansky '14 were voted as part of the Preseason All-MAAC Team. Aside from the returning players, Nicole Marzik '16 has been a standout for the Stags. Marzik was named the MAAC Rookie of the Week, three consecutive weeks. Most recently, Marzik recorded 27 kills, 29 points and 22 digs in a week where the Stags went 4-0. So far the Stags have been even with a 5-5 record and will begin MAAC play at home on Saturday at St. Peter's at 2:00 in Alumni Hall.