Fairfield Mirror 9/10/2014

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Week of September 10, 2014

Vol. 40, Iss. 2

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Sexual assault reported

By Enxhi Myslymi Managing Editor

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Prep construction closes crucial on-campus road

By Christina Mowry Assistant News Editor Fairfield College Preparatory School began construction June 18 on a new Student Life Center, which has resulted in a road block on McInnes Road between the Leslie C. Quick Jr. Recreation Complex and Berchmans Hall at Fairfield Prep.

When asked about Prep construction, Assistant Director of Public Safety John Ritchie recommended speaking with Prep directly as it is a separate entity.

This Center will be the result of the first of two phases of construction. According to Fairfield Prep Principal Robert Perrotta, this will be a multi-purpose facility which will include a dining/commons area, student seminar rooms and office space for student organizations.

The dining space has adequate room for 500 students and will also serve as space to host events. These functions could include parent-sponsored activities, sports dinners, faculty meetings, development events, alumni events and class reunions, according to Perrotta.

Additionally, there is space that will be the location for informal and formal meetings. Space will also be allocated as offices for the director of student discipline, director of community service and student activities as well as campus ministry.

The project’s second phase will include the construction of a staircase and elevator that will allow direct access to Prep’s lower campus from the Main Parking Lot. This phase will also consist of the construction of a Student Fitness Center above the lower roof of the Brissette Athletic Center.

While a date hasn’t officially been set, Prep hopes to begin this phase of the project in June 2016, according to Perrotta.

The $8.5 million project had to be approved by both the Fairfield University Board of Trustees and the

Town of Fairfield. After initial approval was granted, construction plans were developed and submitted to the Town of Fairfield for final review and approval.

Although the construction is limited to a relatively small part of campus, students and campus visitors find the construction to be an inconvenience.

“I don’t have a car but I still think it’s really inconvenient … Especially if you have a car and live in the Village,” said Allison MacCune ‘15.

Upperclassmen are not the only students with opinions about the construction.

“My cab was 40 minutes late because he [the driver] was stuck in the wrong parking lot,” said Pino Bio ‘18.

While Yellow Cab owner Ray Longo said that he had not been informed of any construction, he referred The Fairfield Mirror to speak with Red Dot driver Zacc Shameir.

Shameir said he was aware of construction, and it did pose an inconvenience.

“There’s usually a shortcut. It’s inconvenient, but not really that bad.

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We’ll work around it diligently.”

Commuter Monet Monterroso ‘18 also expressed frustration.

“I’m a new driver so it’s incon-

venient. I don’t want to bother it [the construction], but it’s in my way,” said Monterroso.

A freshman female reported she was sexually assaulted by an upperclassman male in the Village area of campus on Friday, according to Assistant Director of the Department of Public Safety John Ritchie.

The Fairfield Citizen stated the student said she was forced to perform oral sex on the alleged assailant. The student reported that she did not voluntarily consume alcohol or drugs, but that she may have been drugged during an on-campus party.

The isolated incident was reported to DPS around midnight, according to Ritchie, who confirmed the Fairfield Citizen’s report. The investigation was turned over to the Fairfield Police Department.

Ritchie could not comment on whether the student was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, stressing that the incident is “under investigation and there is no threat to the campus community.” He added that both individuals involved have been identified.

According to the Fairfield Citizen, the female student reported that her speech was slurred, and she felt “lethargic.”

She was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport for further treatment, the article added.

To his knowledge, Ritchie said the male student has been cooperative throughout the investigation.

“It’s a classic ‘he said, she said’ situation,” Ritchie added.

Dean of Students Karen Donoghue ‘03 stated she could not comment on the alleged sexual assault because it is an active investigation, but added that CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Blumenthal returns to discuss sexual assault legislation

By Enxhi Myslymi Managing Editor

For the second time in six months, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) took part in a round table discussion at the Aloysius P. Kelley Center Presentation Room on Aug. 25 to talk about bipartisan legislation introduced in July that aims to combat sexual assault on college campuses.

Titled “Campus Safety and Accountability Act,” the bill hopes to provide more education for school staffs and more resources for victims of sexual assault. Besides creating a uniform process in dealing with sexual assault cases, the legislation calls for minimum training for those handling the cases, making the data publicly available and most importantly, appointing confidential advisers.

“Your comments and your thinking has helped to shape mine,” Blumenthal said. “I’m here because your input has really been invaluable in this process.” He began by providing a progress report on the legislation, explaining the student suggestions that were implemented, such as needing confidentiality and confidential advisers so that “survivors could make choices.”

According to Dr. Thomas Pellegrino, vice president for student affairs, the legislation is directed primarily to universities and administrators of those universities.

“It has twin goals: safety and accountability,” said Pellegrino, adding that the legislation aims to create “assault-free campuses,” a goal that all universities should share. The legislation also calls for a regular, confidential survey of students, which Pellegrino hopes students will respond to candidly.

When asked what might have brought Blumenthal back to Fairfield, Pellegrino praised the level of student engagement as being “candid and thoughtful,” saying that Blumenthal “really took to heart the need for confidential advisers.”

Blumenthal began his talk thanking Fairfield for stepping forward and being at the “forefront, unflinchingly and courageously.”

Referring to the room full of student leaders, which included resident assistants and members of Fairfield University’s Student Association, Blumenthal said, “This picture is worth all words. It shows how much you care for other people.”

During his hour-long talk, he discussed the issue of under-reporting, saying that the purpose of the legislation includes encouraging more reporting by making the system more effective so that people come forward. Referring to Fairfield as “a part of any other college,” Program Coordinator Daniel Jones ’13 said, “We wouldn’t have to talk about sexual assault as aggressively as we do if there wasn’t potential for an issue.” While not everyone is “directly involved,” Jones added that there is “pressure not to talk about” sexual assault or violence.

In his May report Blumenthal cited Fairfield as one of the top three universities in Connecticut with the best policies in place that prevent sexual assault.

Dean of Students Karen Donoghue ’03, who attended the discussion, stated that Fairfield is “proud to be considered a model institution when it comes to responding to sexual violence on college campuses.”

Blumenthal explained that the bill includes “recommending more training, more services, more funding from the federal government, and more accountability and transparency.” In regards to costs, he explained that they “would be pretty small in comparison to the federal budget, which is in the trillions.”

The response to a sexual assault should involve a “rigorous and fair” process, he said. The legislation would include two penalties: to the student committing the crime and to schools that are not combatting the issue or those that are victim blaming, such as cutting funding as an “incentive to do better.”

During his last talk in March, Blumenthal referred to sexual assault as a “societal issue,” saying that it calls for a change in cultural behaviors, a statement he reiterated. Citing bystander intervention as an important part of Fairfield’s culture, Blumenthal explained that combatting sexual assault requires “ultimately a culture change.”

Hoping the bill has a “significant effect and real, real results in diminishing the amount of assaults,” Blumenthal added, “Culture changes. Attitudes change.

This will change.”

Fairfield University President Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J., advocated for “peer to peer education” as being the “best way” to reach others on the topic of sexual assault.

Senior Janice Herbert, chair of the Council of Student Organizations, said that while the discussion was “a good conversation starter that had all the student leaders in one place,” future talks need to be more “gender neutral” in not always referring to the victim as “she.”

Joining Blumenthal were: Fairfield First Selectman Michael Tetreau; State Rep. Kim Fawcett; members from the Fairfield Police Department; and Connecticut advocates of sexual assault prevention. Von Arx, Pellegrino and officers from the Department of Public Safety were also in attendance.

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News

Love and Theft to headline FUSA Fall Concert

By Jesse Erickson Assistant Sports Editor For the first time in more than a decade, Fairfield University’s Student Association will be hosting a country concert, featuring the music duo known as Love and Theft.

After hosting Bingo Players last fall and Juicy J last spring, FUSA decided to send out a questionnaire to the student body to find out what genre most students would want to hear.

“This year we had the survey based through OrgSync and we used that based on genre and through that, we started to look at artists,” said FUSA president Alex Cucchi.

“Country was the top response.”

An up and coming duo, Love and Theft is made up of Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson. They have been nominated by County Music Television, Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music for a variety of awards including New Artist of the Year and Vocal Duo of the Year.

The band opened for Taylor Swift in 2008, and in 2012, their single “Angel Eyes” went platinum.

After determining the genre of music that would appeal most to the student body, FUSA was responsible for finding an artist that would be entertaining, but also fit the budget. The cost of the concert, according to Cucchi, has ranged anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000 in the past.

“Love and Theft is on pace with what we’ve paid in the past,” said Chair of Marketing & Public Relations at FUSA Carrick Higgins ‘15.

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“Our goal is to sell tickets at reasonable prices for students. We just try to break even, which is our goal every year,” stated Cucchi. “Love and Theft seemed to be in our price range and they were relatively popular with a couple of big songs so they seemed to work well.”

Since FUSA decided to announce the concert early to keep rumors from spreading, FUSA is hop-

ing to use this extra time to promote the concert. FUSA anticipates their ticket price to be between $25 and $30 for the concert, sold at the Barone Campus Center Info Desk.

Cucchi hopes to promote sales also in the BCC and the Quad, which he believes could lead to a larger turnout.

Whether it’s rap, EDM or even country, FUSA believes they try their

best to choose a concert that appeals to all students.

“I think we’ve really listened to a lot of the concerns we’ve had,” said Cucchi. He added, “If it’s not a huge success, it’s something we can learn from.”

Sophomore Alexandra Whitfield said, “I’m not really a fan of country music, but I’ll probably still go.”

Like Whitfield, Laura Salerni ‘17 added that she hasn’t always been a fan of country music, but still hopes to attend the concert.

“I hadn’t heard of Love and Theft before this, but the concerts are always fun so I’d like to go,” said Salerni.

Love and Theft is slated to take the stage at Fairfield on Oct. 18.

Steel skeleton begins to take shape for Rafferty Stadium

By Jessica Delahunt Assistant News Editor

Despite funding controversies, construction of Rafferty Stadium moved forward over the summer, and students returning to campus last week could see the metal skeleton of the stadium begin to take shape.

“Construction is proceeding on time and on budget,” said Dr. Mark C. Reed, senior vice president of administration and chief of staff, of the $11 million project, assuring that the stadium will be ready for the start of the 2015 lacrosse season in February.

With $8 million already collected, the project is closing in on its $9 million fundraising goal. The remaining $2 million construction costs will be taken out of the university’s plant fund.

“In the fundraising world you don’t count a gift until you have it,” Reed explained. “That being said, we have strong verbal assurances that the remaining million dollars will be given to us.”

Reed referred to Rafferty Stadium as the long-awaited final piece of a multi-year plan to elevate Fairfield’s lacrosse program in the hopes of securing an elusive national lacrosse championship.

Students such as Julie Berekery ‘17 said that she did not see a new lacrosse stadium as a priority. “I would have liked to see other things happen first, like AC in the dorms that don’t have it.”

Other students are more enthusiastic about the project. “I don’t think the university favors lacrosse necessarily,” said Meredith LaBerge ’15. “Lacrosse is one of our biggest sports and I think it’s great that they’ll have a new space to practice.”

While admitting that in the future she

would like to see the Leslie C. Quick Jr. Recreation Complex redone, LaBerge said she is optimistic that the new stadium will “get more people on campus and in the town itself excited about Fairfield U sports.”

According to Associate Vice President for Facilities Management David Frassinelli, it was a question of when and not if the construction of Rafferty Stadium would take place. “The old stadium was well past its useful life,” said Frassinelli.

“The seating was old and tired, the ticket booth had wires hanging out. It did not look the quality representative of a Division I team,” he added.

Reed agreed, saying that even if the Rafferty Stadium had not been approved, Fairfield would have had to put a significant amount of money into the existing field “just to get it up to reasonable standards.”

“The risk of proceeding with Rafferty Stadium was far less than the risk of not proceeding,” Reed said, adding that during the 2014 lacrosse season “our carpenters had to be out before almost every game checking the bleachers.”

Although Alumni Field was dismantled, Fairfield made an effort to do so sustainably: Parts of the stadium, including the light poles and turf were donated to athletic

programs at high schools in the surrounding area, according to Frassinelli.

“We were environmentally conscious,” said Frassinelli. “We made sure that things were put to good use if possible.”

Although Rafferty Stadium may not have been the renovation project that students were clamoring for, Reed assures students that other projects are not far behind.

“We’re doing everything we can to make sure that the RecPlex project gets off the ground as soon as possible,” Reed said offering next summer as a possible start date for construction. “The School of Nursing expansion will follow not long after.”

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Crime Beat

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Compiled by Austin Wesolowski Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety.

Wednesday, 9/3 9:10 p.m. - A ResLife staff member reported an odor of marijuana resonating from a room in Claver Hall. Upon call, DPS found the student to be in possession of 23 grams of marijuana, along with drug paraphernalia and alcohol. The student was arrested by Fairfield Police and reported to student conduct.

11:55 p.m. - DPS reported a rock that was thrown through a Townhouse 7 block living room window. Anyone with information about the incident should contact DPS. Thursday, 9/4

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“student safety is our highest priority as is responding to any complaints of this type.”

When asked what steps students can take to be more careful, Ritchie suggested that students be aware of their surround-

ings, travel with friends and lock their doors.

“When you go out with your friends, come home with your friends,” Ritchie recommended, adding the importance of bystander intervention.

The incident comes in light of a roundtable discussion with Sen. Richard

Blumenthal, who cited Fairfield University as one of the three universities in Connecticut with policies that best prevent campus sexual assault. Blumenthal visited Fairfield two weeks prior for the second time in six months.

Having Blumenthal visit Fairfield to discuss sex-

ual assault raises awareness to what is “still a real problem,” said Ritchie.

Fairfield Police Department has not responded to several contact attempts.

Robert Joyce contributed to this report.

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8:13 a.m. - A staff member of the ABM cleaning company found a student to be unconscious in a Faber Hall garbage room. DPS was called and the student was referred to student conduct.

10:06 a.m. - A resident in Campion reported their StagCard, wallet, room key and calculator were stolen from their room. Anyone with information about the incident should contact DPS. Saturday, 9/6 10:31 a.m. - DPS found that multiple “no parking” signs were taken from in between the Townhouses 2 and 3 blocks. Anyone with information about this incident should contact DPS. 11:21 p.m. - A minor was found by DPS intoxicated on the field outside of Campion.

The student told officers he had been drinking Southern Comfort. The student was referred to student conduct.

Sunday, 9/7 12:08 a.m. - An intoxicated minor was found to be outside the Townhouses 9 block checking car doors. The individual ran from DPS and was issued a criminal trespassing warning.

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Editor

Depression is more than just 'feeling blue'

By Meaghan Conlon Opinion Editor One of the roles that Robin Williams played that stayed with me for years was his portrayal as John Keating in “Dead Poet’s Society.”

Nothing else quite so touched me as Keating’s lessons to his students about how short and precious life was, and how we should make the most of it.

The teaching of carpe diem — seize the day — is one that was especially profound as at the end of the movie one of Keating’s students took his life.

It was a shock to all of the high schoolers who believed that they had years and a long life ahead of them.

Now, in the wake of Robin Williams’ death, it is even more appropriate to reflect back on this lesson that Williams’ character left behind: to live and act like each day is your last.

I was shocked and heartbroken when I learned of Williams’ death, as I had grown to love him from all the roles he played. He

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brought laughter to his audience in roles such as Theodore Roosevelt in “Night at the Museum,” as the voice of the Genie in "Aladdin" and as the title character in “Mrs. Doubtfire.”

At the same time, he also taught important life lessons in movies such as “Good Will Hunting” and “Dead Poet’s Society.”

He was a man who managed to touch the lives of thousands with a cheerful grin, a winning smile or a funny comment.

He brought laughter to people and brightened their days.

However, the smile was not always on his face.

Williams suffered from depression, something one would not immediately assume because of his usual comedic personality.

On Aug. 11, 2014, Williams committed suicide by hanging himself in his bedroom.

Williams’ suicide has raised concerns about both the importance of mental health and the stigmas attached to mental illness.

Why do some people treat mental illnesses, such as depression, as equivalent to the common cold?

Mental illnesses are not just a pass-

The digital age that we live in has made it so that news spreads more easily and affects more people. Twitter was a catalyst in giving a voice to the movement in Ferguson. Facebook became an avenue of raising awareness about Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis through the #IceBucketChallenge.

In this past week, the surfacing of the honestly toughto-watch video of now former Baltimore Ravens running back appearing to assault his then fiancee in an elevator brought a new face to the movement to raise awareness about violence and sexual assault.

After the video went viral, the NFL and the Ravens were

ing phase in a stage of growing up, nor is it something that will go away within a few weeks. Depression is a very real and growing problem; it affects not only the person suffering, but those who surround them.

Many people think that depression is feeling down in the dumps or being extremely sad for a few days. This is false: Depression is a constant overwhelming weight of sadness.

Additionally, depression affects your weight, sleep patterns, what activities you enjoy and feelings of self-worth. These thoughts often lead people to think about death and suicide.

Over 40,000 Americans commit suicide each year; 15 percent of those are due to depression. That’s over 6,000 people taking their lives due to a mental disease that is brushed off by many as insignificant or easily fixable. And, while there is treatment for depression, it is not as easy as so many would believe.

As a mood disorder, it takes time and proper medication to alleviate the effects of depression.

Treating depression can sometimes be a long and drawn out process—

forced to take action as the latter dropped Rice from their team and the former suspended him indefinitely.

The NFL had previously taken heat for what many viewed to be a “not severe enough” punishment for Rice since in the same offseason, players were suspended longer for drug and alcohol offenses.

But in an ideal world, the NFL is not who should be the focus of the headlines. The fact that the NFL didn’t do much until they saw the second TMZ video diminishes the attack. It makes it seem as though the violence Rice displayed didn’t matter until the public actually saw Rice dragging

not a quick and easy fix that most people expect.

If we take anything from this loss of an amazing actor, it should be to take mental illnesses more seriously.

Don’t make light of these situations or berate people who suffer from them. These are real problems that cause pain and can even lead to death.

Just because someone has a smile on their face doesn’t mean that everything is all right. Treat everyone with kindness and if anyone you know suffers from depression, make sure that they know how much you value them. Don’t make rude comments, degrade someone or attack them over social media.

The incessant exposure by the media makes it easy — especially for teenagers — to be deeply affected by the criticism and hate around them, which causes feelings of selfhatred, worthlessness and can lead to depression.

As we seize today and make a difference in the world we live in, the importance of helping those who are suffering from mental illnesses should take a higher priority

his unconscious wife out of the elevator. The NFL isn’t the only guilty culprit in not addressing cases of abuse. Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been accused of physically abusing at least four women, but he is still employed.

More than that, he is still the highest paid athlete in the world.

He was even announced in dramatic, king-like fashion at the ESPY Awards in 2014.

This isn’t just something that happens with professional athletes. It happens to men and women around the world every day, making it a problem across the board. Action is not something that should be delayed or ignored.

Ten years ago, social media

than whether or not pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks are back.

In a time where major issues seem trivialized and people only spread awareness on social media, we as a society forget the reality in which we live: People everyday are suffering from mental illnesses and the number of likes on a Facebook page or Instagram doesn’t amount to much if it is not coupled with an active movement to make a change.

It is up to us to make society realize the dangers and real problems that mental illnesses cause.

If we continue to treat depression as a stage of simply “feeling blue” then we only allow those affected to fall deeper into worthlessness.

Don’t let another person become a suicide statistic because their disease isn’t taken seriously.

“Your move, Chief.”

If you or anyone you know is suffering from depression, please contact Fairfield University Counseling & Psychological Services, located behind the Dolan Commons, or call (203) 254-4000 ext. 2146

would have been irrelevant, but today it becomes pivotal in drawing attention to our society’s problems, especially regarding assault.

Sen. Blumenthal said that we need to decrease underreporting for sexual assault crimes, and we agree.

It’s important for our society to not shame those that have been assaulted, but to instead normalize the discussion around these crimes in order to decrease the number of violent crimes.

As college students, we have the social responsibility to call attention to and change the problems in our society in order to build a future we're proud to be in.

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Opinion

You better hand over the dough

By Matthew Schneider Assistant Sports Editor For many years, Rob & Iggy’s Pizza, located in the Stag Snack Bar, was a good place to get delicious pizza and calzones at a reasonable price.

Their custom, personal size pizzas provided an (often closer) alternative to the types served at the various incarnations of pizza shops operating out of the Levee.

Unfortunately, it has recently come to my attention that such a thing is no longer possible.

When I stopped by the Stag a few days ago hoping to get a chicken and bacon pizza, I was told that they no longer would be serving pizza in the old fashion.

Disappointed but undeterred, I then tried to order a calzone, only to be told the same thing: They no longer had the ability to make such things.

As it transpires, Rob & Iggy’s has stopped using pizza dough as part of Fairfield’s attempt to encourage students to eat healthier foods.

When I asked what their alternative was, they replied that they now use flatbreads for pizzas and calzones.

I understand that I may be in the minority now, but a flatbread pizza or a flatbread-wrapped calzone doesn’t sound remotely appetizing to me.

It may seem similar, but it won’t have the same doughy goodness that I have come to expect from the food that Rob & Iggy’s served in the past.

I will never claim to be the healthiest person in the world, so

perhaps this new, healthier alternative will end up being better for me in the long run.

However, it still bothers me

that Fairfield didn’t allow students to make this choice for themselves by offering both dough and flatbread as choices.

If such an option were available, then maybe this wouldn’t have gotten me so upset.

However, I feel the lack of

an option shows that the students are considered too young to make their own decisions and need help from those with more knowledge.

I may sound crazy, but I don’t think that these changes will last for very long.

I feel that I am not the only one who will be upset by these changes, and that a large number of complaints will force action to be taken.

It always seems to me that Fairfield introduces great ideas, but does away with them for various reasons.

For example, during my freshman year, a cheap food alternative called “Late Night at the Stag” was introduced, where food such as burritos, tacos and pizzas were available after normal operation hours at a fraction of the normal cost.

Almost everyone I knew would go to these events, making it a good place to eat reasonably priced food and spend time with friends.

When my sophomore year rolled around, I expected to continue to go to “Late Night at the Stag,” but was surprised to find that it had been altered, and, soon after, done away with.

This baffled me, as it had seemed like such a good idea, and to do away with it didn’t make much sense.

I now just chalk it up as another example of Fairfield doing away with things without realizing their popularity.

Please leave better off alone, and please bring back pizza dough to Rob & Iggy’s.

Jennifer Lawrence is a victim, not a slut

By Lisa Fischer Contributing Writer Recently in what Apple describes as a “very targeted attack” on celebrity iCloud accounts, a hacker has obtained access to an array of private nude photographs taken by prominent public figures such as Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton and Kirsten Dunst.

The hacker posted the photos to 4Chan, an imageboard website, alongside a master list of over 100 female victims.

This attack should be viewed as a major invasion of privacy and should not be tolerated. While the FBI and Apple work to determine the hacker’s identity, members of the public who are choosing to view these images are passively supporting the exploitation of stolen property and furthering the objectification of female bodies.

While other celebrities such as Lena Dunham and Seth Rogen have voiced their support of Lawrence and subsequently condemned the hacker, many citizens are attempting to argue that if these women did not want their photos to be leaked, they should have never taken them in the first place.

As Dunham pointed out on Twitter, “The 'don't take naked pics if you don't want them online' argument is the 'she was wearing a short skirt' of the web.”

This practice of victim blaming is dangerously relieving the perpetrators of all responsibility and teaching women to be ashamed of their bodies.

Many of the same individuals placing blame on the affected celebrities probably would not be so

quick to blame themselves if they were the victims of a similar privacy breach.

For example, last January when approximately 4.6 million Snapchat users had their phone numbers leaked, the public did not point fingers at the users.

When the National Security Administration was revealed to have been monitoring citizen emails and phone calls, the public response was largely critical of the NSA, rather than shaming the general public.

Therefore, turning the tables on the victims of this photo leak is hypocritical. These women likely took these photos without the intention of worldwide exposure and to ignore their right to privacy deprives them of control over their own public image.

Each person’s body is uniquely beautiful and individuals should have the freedom to choose who they do or do not share it with.

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Guerrilla Girls: Not Ready to Make Nice

By Katie Acompora Assistant Vine Editor The provocative and rallying “Not Ready to Make Nice: Guerrilla Girls in the Art World and Beyond” art exhibit debuted at the Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery last Thursday. This is just the beginning of the Guerrilla Girls takeover of Fairfield. The exhibit consists of a series of posters with illustrations and statistics that expose the truths of social injustices women face in art and society.

The idea of the Guerrilla Girls first started in 1985 by a group of female artists who were shocked to find out that the Museum of Modern Art sponsored an art gallery show of 187 artists, but only 17 of the artists chosen were women. Today, the Guerrilla Girls mix in a little humor with the truth to invoke some of the past and present gender social, and political inequalities throughout art’s history. They deliver worldwide speeches wearing gorilla masks to protect their anonymity and to create controversial films, books and artwork.

Dr. Philip Eliasoph of the art history department expressed, “Fairfield students would be amazed, even shocked to see the big art history textbook I used in my freshman year. The giant tome swept through 5,000 years of human creativity without mentioning one female artist. Sure there were plenty of female subjects—demure portraits, regal princesses or reclining nudes preening for male gazing

Contributed Photo – but let’s face it: this was one big art story perpetuating the myth of male genius.”

In today’s society, sexism still exists in a male-dominated art world as female artists continue to struggle against these odds. One Guerrilla Girl poster states, “less than 5 percent of the artists in the Modern Art Sections are women, but 85 percent of the nudes are females.” Despite this, the Guerrilla Girls have come a long way.

Associate Professor of Art History Marice Rose said, “Their art has affected real change. Museums began to fear being targeted by the Girls and started including female artists who had deserved to be in their shows,” but had been previously ignored because of their gender or lack of art-world connec-

tions. Rose is currently teaching a seminar for junior art history majors on the topic of Women in Art. “I was thrilled at the opportunity to build the course around the exhibit and to have students engage in the material in a variety of ways, from helping create the advertising sign in the BCC to writing research papers on issues raised in the show.”

In our first seminar, we explored the harsh and overlooked realities of how the art world is dominated by male artwork and is mainly controlled by wealthy owners of private museums who refuse to put women on display in galleries. Eliasoph concurs, “It’s regrettable that a wide swath of the art world has been unable to modify itself. The Guerrilla Girls cleverly document how male critics, cura-

Told ByDre

tors, and museum directors still hold most of the cards.”

However, the Guerrilla Girls are not limited in their focus of woman artists. They also poke fun at Hollywood and the media for its sexist ways of depicting women. Junior Jaime Kader admired how the Guerrilla Girls used celebrities Halle Berry and Catherine Zeta Jones to mock society’s image of the word feminism.

Senior Katie Gillette, an art history major, interned at the Bellarmine Museum of Art this past summer and worked on bringing this exhibit to life. She said, “As an art history major, I feel strongly about the message the Guerrilla Girls are trying to portray,” and added how she feels their message is “different in way that it is

nontraditional art, but still speaks to viewers and pushes them to see something else or understand how art can be expressed further than a painting or drawing.”

In fact, the art gallery effectively encourages students to vent frustrations in society regarding women. Students in the Quick Center wrote about topics ranging from the sexy girl hamsters in KIA commercials, the Kardashians and the word “slut-shaming.” Another interactive element of the Fairfield exhibit is a gallery wall of “love and hate mail.” A letter response from a New York Times art critic to the Guerrilla Girls said that she would become more conscious if using only male artists in her articles.

The Guerrilla Girls movement encourages women to open their eyes to the world around them and to start conversations surrounding gender inequality in the art world and beyond. Eliasoph defines art as “the most powerful mirror reflecting the morals and standards of any society.” This art exhibit establishes that one does not have to be a feminist or an artist to open their hearts and minds to the inherent sexism in our society.

If you haven’t already seen the Guerrilla Girls exhibit, it will be on display until Nov. 4. Be sure to come to the free lecture with original Guerrilla Girl member, “Frida Kahlo” and Q&A with the exhibition's curator, Neysa Page-Lieberman at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23 in the Barone Campus Center Oak Room.

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

By Andrea Butler Fashion Columnist Happy fall semester, everyone!

While I’m sure you’re all very excited to be back here at Fairfield, the prospect of colder temperatures, particularly after last winter, isn’t exactly something we’re all anticipating.

However, with the awesome fall fashion out this year, you can at least look forward to looking stylish, even if you are shivering on your way to Canisius.

Here are some of the key pieces that you’ll surely be seeing on all your favorite trendsetters this autumn:

Chunky Cable Knit Sweaters: This is a cozy and perfect one-step outfit for days when you’re tired, but still want to look cute.

Contributed Photo Penny Loafers: This 1950s staple is back. In line with today’s menswear style, penny loafers are as easy as your beloved ballet flats, but way more fun.

Contributed Photo Contributed Photo Contributed Photo Minimalist Sneakers: The basic white sneakers you’ve been seeing everywhere for a while now are still a huge trend and also so comfortable.

Faux Shearling-Lined Jacket: This retro classic is a fun update to your traditional denim jacket — and warmer too.

Like always, remember that trends are a fun way to expand your horizons, but if you feel more comfortable in your basic jeans and T-shirt, you’ll still look absolutely fabulous.

Have a great first month of classes, and welcome home, Stags!

Love, Dre

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Bill Evans and Brownout Get Funky At FTC

Photo: Calabro Music Media

By Charles DeFilippo Vine Editor The Austin-based, funk collective Brownout will pay tribute to heavy metal legends Black Sabbath at StageOne at Fairfield Theatre Company this Thursday, Sept.

11.

Brownout is a psychedelic funk band that began as a side project 10 years ago from the Latin band Grupo Fantasma. Last September, Brownout began to

rearrange Black Sabbath tunes as part of a themed night gig back in Austin. When the band, halfjoking, came up with “Brown Sabbath,” there was an instant reaction from fans.

Since then, Brownout has played across the country, from the Brooklyn Bowl to Bonnaroo and the Bear Creek Music Festival. Their latest album, “Brownout Presents Brown Sabbath,” which was released this

"We plan on bringing improvisation at the highest level, technical music and a burning energy!"

- Bill Evans If you're familiar with artists like The Allman Brothers Band, Warren Haynes, Umphrey’s McGee and Gov’t Mule, then you’ll love Bill Evans’ Soulgrass.

After completing tours across Europe, Japan, Canada and the United States, Soulgrass is headed right for Fairfield, Conn. They have repertoire that spans four albums, including their most recent, “Dragonfly,” released in 2012. The high energy of the band and soulful sax lines resonate through all 10 tracks and will amount to a powerhouse performance on StageOne at the Fairfield Theatre Company on Friday, Sept. 12.

Soulgrass cannot be confined to any one music genre, as they are a fusion of different styles. From the beginning in 1990, the band has incorporated everything from funk and rock beats to screaming horns and expressive solos with soul and jazz in-

strumentation. With no boundaries, the band travels seamlessly from one gig to the next.

“One thing that’s for sure, is that the band grooves hard,” said Evans.

“We plan on bringing improvisation at the highest level, technical music and a burning energy.”

Josh Dion, lead singer and drummer, presents another twist to the band’s structure. With other bandmates Ryan Cavanaugh on banjo, Mitch Stein on guitar and vocals and Dave Anderson on bass, Soulgrass is pushing the envelope in a world of limitless sound.

Evans is a Grammy Awardwinning saxophonist and producer who began to tour with Miles Davis when he was 21. To date, he has 19 solo albums and performed with a variety of artists in addition to those already mentioned: Robben Ford, Randy Brecker, Willie Nelson, Herbie

year, was focused solely on Brown Sabbath. In addition, Brownout has released all-original albums including “Homenaje,” “Aguilas & Cobras” and “Oozy.”

On their new record, Brown Sabbath’s “Iron Man” and “The Wizard” are infused with threepart horn lines, heavy drums, percussion, two guitars and funky bass. Beto Martinez stated that many fans tell Brown Sabbath, “It sounds like Sabbath should have had horns all along.” Expect to hear other favorites from the Black Sabbath like “Electric Funeral,” “Into the Void” and “Hand of Doom.” Along with Alex Maas of the Black Angels on vocals, the band is reinventing the Black Sabbath as we know it.

Recently, Ozzy Osbourne, lead singer of the Black Sabbath, was quoted calling the Brown Sabbath’s performance of “The Wizard” as “great” by the Boston Globe.

Brown Sabbath has been referred to as Brownout’s alter ego, but in fact they are one in the

same. “Brownout opens with a set of original material and then Brown Sabbath comes on,” said Martinez. Brownout or Brown Sabbath, these are the same guys who all grew up together in Austin, love funk, Latin and metal music and share a passion for Black Sabbath.

After touring out west, the band is excited to come to FTC for the first time. The small venue of StageOne puts everyone face-toface with the band. “It’s fun, party music,” said Martinez, but they “keep the heaviness and sentiment” of Black Sabbath.

No matter if they are playing with Prince, GZA of Wu-Tang Clan or covering Black Sabbath, they take their music seriously and have fun doing so. After the tour, Brownout will head back home to work on a new original album in their home studio. Martinez felt that the band’s experience with Brown Sabbath has influenced their original material, leading them to a deeper, hardhitting funk.

Hancock, Mick Jagger and Medeski Martin & Wood.

“If you want to be like Miles, be like yourself,” Evans said. This sense of individuality inspired Evans, just as it inspired Davis. , Evans became fluent by studying jazz and bebop at a young age, enabling him to “say what I want [musically] in any situation.”

“I’m always having fun,” said Evans, and with his jazz knowledge he can simply “react,” whether he is playing a blues, straight-ahead jazz or swing feel. “It’s still me,” assures Evans. This allowed Evans to develop an unmistakable sound that can only be heard through the story belting from his saxophone.

Evans’ Soulgrass is a group that is relatable to all, whether they be folk, jazz, rock or funk fans. For college students, these are our primitive year of learning and listening and it

Quick Look: Brownout presents Brown Sabbath on Stage One Thursday, September 11th Doors @ 7:00 PM Show @ 7:45 PM Tickets: Non-members: $28 Members: save $3

Bill Evans Soulgrass on Stage One Friday, September 12th Doors @ 7:00 PM Show @ 7:45 PM Tickets: Non-members: $32 Members: save $3

all comes together with Soulgrass.

They are where genres mix, practice meets experience and were our voices are heard.

All stops are out as Soulgrass plans to release their newest album, “Live in Moscow,” in early October.

The album includes performances at The Tsereteli Gallery of Arts and The Spaso House, U.S. Ambassador Residence, both in Moscow. Furthermore, Evans is excited to have various guest artists such as Warren Haynes, Anders Osborne, JJ Grey & Mofro, as well as solos from John Medeski of Medeski Martin & Wood.

Contributed Photo: billevanssax.com

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By Jocelyn Tetrault Food Columnist

Chicken and Peppers

As the school year gets started, many of you might be facing a daunting prospect: living without a meal plan for the first time. Kitchens can be intimidating, but learning to cook is a great life skill, and can actually be really easy.

In this column, I’ll break down simple, quick and cheap recipes that are perfect for cooking in college. To start, here are two of my old favorites: These recipes have served me well in my own kitchen for many years.

Whether you love to cook and are looking to try something new or you’re just getting started, these meals are easy, inexpensive and a tasty way to break out of the pasta and frozen pizza rut that we all fall into sometimes. Having a good meal can change your whole day, so don’t hesitate to give these a try!

Servings: 4

3-4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips (Tip: Use breasts for a healthier option.)

1 cup chopped onion 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 2 bell peppers, roughly chopped One 29-ounce can tomato sauce 3-4 servings cooked rice Oregano to taste Optional: sriracha sauce Total Cost

$12.75

Tortellini Soup Servings: 4

Directions: Bring the broth to a boil in a large pot. Add the tortellini and cook according to the directions on the package. Reduce to a simmer. Add the chopped tomatoes and the drained can of beans.

Simmer until heated thoroughly, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in basil leaves and balsamic vinegar. If desired, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top of each bowl.

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6 cups (48 ounces) chicken broth 1 package cheese tortellini One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained 2-3 fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped 6-10 basil leaves (Tip: Buy a basil plant instead of packaged herbs. It’s cost effective and you can use it all year.)

4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Optional: Parmesan cheese for garnish Total Cost

$14.78

Directions: Saute the onion, garlic and peppers in olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat until onion is translucent and peppers are beginning to soften.

Add the chicken strips and cook until they are no longer pink and can easily be cut with a knife. Add the jar of tomato sauce (sometimes I don’t use the entire jar - you want a sauce, not a soupy texture). When the sauce begins to bubble, add the oregano. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes, keeping an eye on the sauce to prevent it from bubbling over. Serve over rice of your choice. If you like spicier food, add a little sriracha sauce or other hot sauce after serving.

By Jana Novak WVOF Music Director

Dry the River - “Alarms in the Heart” Two years after the East London band’s debut album “Shallow Bed” comes the longawaited release of their sophomore album. Recorded in Iceland, the folk-rock follow-up is undeniably more mature, structured and confident than their first release. The mostdefining characteristic of the album, and what first put Dry the River on the map, is their ability to build their pieces into an almost tangible moment of booming catharsis.

Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) - “You Will Eventually Be Forgotten” The husband and wife indie post-rock duo is back with their first full-length LP since 2009, and it was well worth the wait. The record is mellow and emotional, interspersed with occasional moments of high-energy raucousness. The simpler guitar work and lo-fi production keep it intimate, while the lyrics have moved from the previously metaphorheavy prose to a more narrative driven approach.

Spoon - “They Want My Soul” Spoon’s eighth studio album, and first since 2010, features new member Alex Fischel on guitar and keyboard. Even though they’ve been steadily releasing music for the past 20 years, this new album surpasses the standards set by their already successful career in the indie rock genre. “They Want My Soul” contains all the aspects that have come to define Spoon, along with even more developed vocals and versatile instrumentation.

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Album Spoiler Alert: Opeth's 'Pale Communion'

By Sean Thomas Contributing Writer

Opeth has frequently been hailed as a staple of the metal genre, with a wildly successful career spanning 25 years and 11 studio albums.

On their previous records, the Swedish band fronted by multi-instrumentalist Mikael Aker-

feldt, effortlessly blended heavy metal, progressive rock and jazz fusion. Much to the behest of their massive fan base, the group has recently began to push away from their heavy metal roots and instead emulate the progressive rock bands of the 1970s.

Their latest release, “Pale Communion,” is the best representation of Opeth's new direction: a

musical journey interlaced with moments of subtle beauty, without the heavier passages that may have turned off the average listener.

Within the opening track alone, one can find the influence of legendary bands such as Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull.

“Eternal Rains Will Come” is easily a highlight of the album, with each band member spending time in the spotlight during the whirlwind instrumental introduction.

Akerfeldt's richly layered vocal harmonies immediately grab listeners as the song soon transitions into a typical verse-chorus format.

The opener is followed up by the album's single, “Cusp of Eternity,” which is arguably the most accessible song of “Pale Communion.”

The band remains tight and cohesive throughout the song's fast-paced grooves before launching into a frenzied guitar solo.

Unfortunately, cohesiveness is nowhere to be found on “Moon Above, Sun Below” – it's as if the

band loosely connected several shorter songs into an 11-minute package.

The song's few memorable riffs and verses are awkwardly strung together between misplaced acoustic passages which trade Akerfeldt's soaring vocals with simple whispers.

The first half of the album closes with “Elysian Woes,” a melancholic song in which Opeth recalls the soft, yet morose sound of their 2003 album “Damnation.”

The second half of “Pale Communion: is an eclectic and diverse group of songs.

“Goblin” is essentially an instrumental palette-cleanser, giving the listeners a break from Akerfeldt's occasionally melodramatic lyrics.

Yet, another highlight of the album is “River,” a song that seamlessly blends strong folk influences with progressive rock's sense of pacing. It's also surprisingly upbeat, which is completely unheard of within Opeth's discography, thus representing a true leap out of their comfort zone.

Following the cinematic grandiosity of “Voice of Treason,” Opeth ends the album on an extremely bleak note with the masterpiece “Faith in Others.”

This song manages to capture despair, mourning and helplessness without being cliché, relying mainly on the string section's haunting presence.

“Faith in Others” is sure to stand out as one of Opeth's best written songs, delivering a major emotional impact as the album fades into silence.

Opeth's “Pale Communion” is certainly a worthwhile listen for fans of classic rock with a very pretentious, maximalist approach.

The album is sure to satisfy musicians of any genre – it's the perfect example of a band who can re-imagine their sound, without compromising their immense musical abilities.

While it may not please the fans of Opeth's heavy metal past, “Pale Communion” is a stunning display of musicianship and beauty that deserves your listen.

'Bucks takes over Stag Country

By Charles DeFilippo Vine Editor

Conveniently located in the DiMennaNyselius Library, the library café will offer signature Starbucks drinks, snacks and premade sweets.

The café, which has been newly refinished, will be open seven days a week, so there’s no need to rush for your espresso, macchiato or other favorite beverage.

In addition to extended hours, many amenities have been added to enhance your dining experience.

New charging stations accommodate most phones and electronics, a flat screen TV and an open bookshelf make the café an ideal environment for all students.

Additionally, Rob & Iggy’s will offer “grab & go” options available for purchase at the café.

These new features make the café a quiet enough place to study, yet a convenient option to grab a quick snack with your friends, watch the news or leave books for your peers.

As of last Friday, Starbucks has been open three days and already, employees are both confident and excited.

Employees are being trained hands-on by current Starbucks staff to ensure a consistent and bold taste.

However, students will not be able to use Starbucks rewards cards as they would at other Starbucks locations.

Starbucks at the library café has so far received overall positive reviews by students and staff.

There have been increased sightings of the green siren all over campus and those iconic clear iced coffee cups are a huge hit between classes.

Reference and Instruction Librarian Joan Clark is not a coffee drinker, but is happy about the improvements.

Clark said she hopes that the “later hours will boost library attendance and attract more students.”

Circulation Supervisor Sharon Sparkman is a fan of Starbucks’ specialty drinks and believes it will add to everyone’s convenience.

Sparkman likes the earlier hours in particular, and said she would go to Starbucks when she didn't have time to make some coffee at home.

For many students like, Ashley Cherian ‘18, the library café is ideal for a quick snack.

“If I don't want to grab a big lunch, Starbucks is perfect!”

I was sitting in the café between classes for the first time and left with a Starbucks blend of steaming coffee and caramel glaze over my tongue, wondering why something like this didn't happen sooner.

It is a great dining alternative for all and saves one a trip on the StagBus or going on coffee runs downtown with your friends.

Enjoy at your convenience: The library café is open every day: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturday and 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday.

Starbucks off to a hot start

Photo: Nicole Pellows

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Scotland: the Fight for Independence

By Elizabeth McDonagh Contributing Writer

Nationalism has been the driving force behind the fight for independence for centuries.

It has the ability to start and end wars, initiate the rise of rebellions and alter the face of politics around the world.

Not only does nationalism ignite the fight for independence, it also allows for the preservation of culture, tradition and civilization.

It is necessary to take into account the influence of both the internal and external factors and the technicalities of liberation in order to determine the political strength and plausibility of secession, independence and further autonomy for Scotland.

The decision of a nation to claim independence is far from an easy one because even when there is no violence involved, there is a

plethora of issues that must be taken into consideration when a country chooses to secede from a larger union.

Scotland is in a unique position where no violence is necessary to become independent, and there is a pending referendum in which the nation as a whole will vote for what could possibly be a free Scotland.

While there will be hurdles to overcome in all areas of governing, including national defense and economic challenges, it is now coming into question whether the price is worth Scotland’s liberation or not.

With this liberation, Scotland could control its own economy, which will allow them to collect their own taxes and give them the responsibility of federal funding, which includes military and welfare.

All countries face these issues, especially when they are first formed, but what makes a country strong is the way the nation pulls together and

addresses these challenges.

While it’s often difficult to stay up to date on events happening so far away from home, it’s important to remember that the impact of this decision affects the rest of the world.

Not only will Scotland’s decision change aspects of its own economy and politics, but it will also influence the economies and politics of the rest of the world.

Should Scotland become an independent nation, they will have to decide whether or not they join the European Union.

If they do join the European Union, Britain will also be in a position to decide whether or not they will continue to be part of the EU, a topic that is currently up for debate.

The United States is one of Britain’s main allies so while it might not seem like Scotland’s referendum will affect the U.S., for better or worse we will see the consequences of their actions.

Contributed by Creative Commons The vote to determine Scotland’s place in the U.K. will be next Friday, Sept. 18.

Meet Sarah!

Hi Stags,

My name is Sarah and I’m a sophomore here at Fairfield. I’m pursuing a major in economics and a minor in English. This is my first year writing for The Mirror.

I decided to join the staff this year because I thought an advice column would be an interesting addition to our school’s newspaper.

I got the idea this summer when I learned about the “Dear Abby” column founded in 1956.

Advice seekers would submit letters signed anonymously to Pauline Phillips, a McNaught Syndicate columnist who went by the pen name Abigail Van Buren. During Pauline’s career, “Dear Abby” became the most widelysyndicated newspaper column in the world.

The column is continued today by the late Pauline’s daughter, writing under the same pen name. If you’re interested in free, impartial advice on issues of any degree, please submit to info@fairfieldmirror.com. All submissions will be published anonymously. #GoStags, Sarah Dubissette

England Great Britain Harry Potter Independence

London Shakespeare Wales Law

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Weekly 4x5

Because they like to talk ...

Patrick Kiernan Sports Editor

Patrick Kiernan, Jennifer Calhoun, Matthew Schneider and Jesse Erickson

What was the highlight of your summer?

How did you enjoy your first week back at Fairfield?

Anything special that you're looking forward to this school year?

Pumped for football season?

What's your Super Bowl prediction?

Best movie of the summer? Why?

Beating 15 video games. Yes, 15 of them. It's pretty much the only thing I've got, okay.

Loved it. Celebrated being back at school and hanging out with my buddies every night.

Well, the new season of The Walking Dead premieres next month so there's that.

Of course I'm pumped for football season. If you aren't pumped for football season, go crawl into the football-less hole you've been in all your life. The Seahawks are going to repeat as Super Bowl champs.

Guardians of the Galaxy. Just go watch it if you haven't yet because it's awesome. Wait, it's probably not in theaters now. Whatever, just find a way to see it. And Jesse, Grown Ups 2 is hilarious.

I can talk about this now! Celebrating 21 by drinking until the sight of alcohol made me weep.

Definitely 4x5 every week ... Do I get a bonus for saying that?

Manziel is leading the Browns to victory. Lol no. I'm randomly gonna say the Carolina Panthers.

I AM GROOT.

I spent my time reconnecting with a bunch of people after a long summer apart, and participated in a lot of ... hydration.

I'm really looking forward to doing a lot of things with my friends.

While this may sound crazy, graduation isn't too far away, so I want to get stuff in while I can!

I can't wait to see what kind of tricks Chip Kelly has up his sleeve for this year's Philadelphia Eagles!

But Peyton Manning will end up conquering his demons and will carry the Broncos to victory.

It's got to be X-Men: Days of Future Past; I love superhero movies, and seeing the adolescent versions of all of the X-Men characters was awesome. Not only that, but the action was really intense.

I loved my first week back at Fairfield, despite having to deal with getting added to all the closed sections of Accounting and Econ.

I've avoided a parking ticket for quite some time now, so I wanna continue with that lucky streak.

My brother's wedding! I've only shed more tears at a One DirecJennifer Calhoun tion concert. Kidding. Really. I Executive Editor swear. I'M NOT LIKE THEM!

The highlight of my summer was getting to spend lots of time with Matthew Schneider my friends. I'm glad we were able Assistant to have fun during our last sumSports Editor mer before becoming real adults.

Jesse Erickson Assistant Sports Editor

Your 2014-2015 4x5 Columnists:

The highlight of my summer was traveling to Nantucket not once, but twice, this summer.

Always Patriots.

I watched Grown Ups 2 one day while running and I was so disappointed ... that doesn't answer the question but it's all I could remember.

Stag Spotlight: Men's Soccer's

Jordan Ayris '15 and Jake Zuniga '15

Senior forward Jordan Ayris.

What do you enjoy most about being on the soccer team?

How does the team look so far this season?

As seniors, what are you looking forward to this season?

Ayris: We’re looking good, I think. It’s the best first performance of the season I’ve seen since I’ve been here, in my opinion. We’ve got a lot more depth than we have had which will help us.

Ayris: Just being around the team and that feeling of playing games. It’s a great feeling going out and representing the university.

It’ll be the biggest thing I miss after the season.

Zuniga: We started out strong. Getting a good win against Army was a big thing for us. We look like a very tight-knit group. I feel like our biggest strength is playing well together.

Zuniga: Right now, I just want to win the MAAC. My focus right now is playing soccer here and it should be a fun year.

Does everyone on the team get along well?

Ayris: There’s one or two pranksters, but we Ayris: Winning games is what we’re here are a good mix. We know when we need to to do so that’s fun. Aside from that, being be more focused and other times we can have around all the boys at training and building a laugh, so that’s when the pranksters come camaraderie is very good. out.

Zuniga: Playing night games on Lessing. I remember winning a bunch of games here in overtime freshman year and it was the best feeling in the world.

Do you have a favorite soccer moment from your time here at Fairfield?

Ayris: Winning the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference my freshman year. It was a while back so I'd like to have another one this year.

Zuniga: Probably winning the MAAC Championship. After we won the game, it was surreal to actually be there and everything. Getting the medals that day was unbelievable.

Zuniga: We’re with each other 24/7. Our preseason just ended so we were with each other anyway, but even after school started, we’re still together all the time.

Do you have a favorite professional soccer team/player?

Do you think the team is MAAC Championship worthy?

Ayris: I'm a Chelsea fan and Frank Lampard fan. He's just a model pro football player and I’ve been a Chelsea fan since I was Ayris: I think it’s a bit soon to say definitely, young and haven't had much of a choice but that’s what we’re aiming for. It’s defigrowing up. My whole family is made of nitely the target.

Chelsea fans.

Zuniga: I think we’re looking pretty good.

Zuniga: My favorite player is Ricardo Kaka As much as we have some really good playfrom Brazil. He’s probably been my favorite ers on the team, I think that our biggest player from when I was a little kid. As for strength is how much we put in work as my favorite team, it’s Real Madrid. I’ve been a team. watching them since I was born, basically.

Inside the Sports Section this week: -NFL season off to a roaring start -Freshman Faith Daley accepts spotlight -Fall sports introduce a slew of freshmen -Field hockey falls in second home game

Photos contributed by Sports Information Desk

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NFL season off to a roaring start

By Matthew Schneider Assistant Sports Editor

The NFL season is upon us, and the local teams have all been very active.

The New England Patriots, who were disappointed by their AFC Championship game loss to the Denver Broncos last season, decided to beef up their defense in the offseason in order to change their fate this year.

However, it would appear that one of their major additions has not necessarily paid off.

Superstar cornerback Darrelle Revis, coming off a disappointing season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, did not play as well as many had hoped in week one.

He got beaten by Miami Dolphins speedster Mike Wallace on a few passes, and didn’t look as unbeatable as he did a few seasons ago when he earned the nickname “Revis Island.”

Additionally, superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski played as well as you can expect a man to play when dealing with nagging injuries, though that isn’t very much.

He did score a touchdown, but looked sluggish on some of his routes and just not as good as one of the premier tight ends in the game should.

Finally, franchise quarterback Tom Brady didn’t look like himself as he missed some open targets in the second half, though the Dolphins’ excellent defense may have contributed by rushing him.

All of this ended up in a Dol-

phins victory by a score of 33-20, which many were not expecting.

The fact that the Patriots were not able to waltz in and claim the AFC East, which they have perennially been able to do, shows that they need to toughen up or risk falling far behind in a traditionally weak division.

The New York Jets took care of business last Sunday, defeating the Oakland Raiders by a score of 19-14.

This game was a great success for the vaunted Jets defense, who ate up rookie quarterback Derek

Carr and limited his effectiveness from the word “go.”

One can’t exactly fault the rookie, however, as the Raiders don’t exactly have the best offensive weapons in the NFL. Geno Smith performed reasonably well, completing 23 of 28 passes, including a touchdown and a pick, but also made some mental errors that he will certainly need to correct if he hopes to remain an NFL starter.

In classic Jets fashion, Smith fumbled the ball when he was run into by his own player, but was

able to overcome this error and get his team the win.

However, the Jets’ running game was impressive, with Chris Ivory breaking free for a 71-yard touchdown run that showed off his impressive speed.

Running back and free agent acquisition Chris Johnson also showed some flashes, though his main contribution came from a receiving touchdown he reeled in during the final minute of the first half.

If the Jets can make their running game this good every

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week, they can become a force to be reckoned with.

Eric Decker, the Jets’ most highly touted offseason acquisition, performed pretty well, catching five passes for 74 yards.

However, if the Jets want to become a Super Bowl contender, they will need Decker to play above his skill level, and become a true prized receiver.

The New York Giants tried to make their defense more formidable this offseason, in the hopes of keeping the NFL’s potent offenses in check.

However, just like clockwork, their defense was exposed by the Detroit Lions on Monday night, with Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson hooking up for a pair of touchdowns on the Lions’ first two drives.

Though the defense improved a little as the game went on, it remains a major problem which must be corrected if any progress is to be made.

On the offensive side of the ball, the Giants weren’t much better. Eli Manning continued to struggle, tossing a pair of picks in the third quarter, and never looked comfortable in the offense.

Making matters more difficult was the fact that his receivers had trouble getting open, which didn’t give him many options to work with as the game wore on. If something is not done, this is an offense that will struggle all year long.

All in all, it wasn’t a very confidence-inspiring performance by the Giants, and could spell the start of a long season for fans.

This week in sports: She's got all the Faith she needs Wednesday, September 10 Field Hockey at Hofstra, 3 p.m.

Thursday, September 11 Women's Soccer at Holy Cross, 7 p.m.

Friday, September 12 Field Hockey at Penn, 4 p.m.

Volleyball at UMass Lowell, 5 p.m.

Men's Soccer vs. Yale, 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 13 Women's Golf at Dartmouth Invitational, All Day Volleyball at Central Connecticut, 9 a.m.

Volleyball at Liberty, 5 p.m.

Sunday, September 14 Softball vs. Sacred Heart, 10:30 a.m.

Softball vs. Hartford at Sacred Heart, 12:30 p.m.

Field Hockey at Columbia, 1 p.m.

Women's Soccer vs. Stony Brook, 2 p.m.

Softball vs. Hartford, 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 16 Men's Tennis at Rider, 2 p.m.

Women's Tennis at Rider, 2 p.m.

By Jesse Erickson Assistant Sports Editor

On a team carried heavily by nine seniors, starting as a freshman can be extremely difficult.

But starting on the team as a freshman seemed to be a simple obstacle to overcome for Faith Daley.

Daley is one of eight Stags recently recruited for the women’s soccer team, but she is the only one to have started in all six games so far this season.

Daley grew up playing soccer since she was three years old. She received four varsity letters while playing in high school at St. John the Baptist while also receiving the honor of All-League both junior and senior year.

Her high school experience on the team was one of the main reasons she has become such a beneficial teammate this season for the Stags.

Not only has being on the team helped the Stags, but it has helped Daley adjust as well.

“It definitely helped me adjust because I knew a lot of people and my teammates are really nice,” said Daley. “They let us know what classes to take, what to do and what not to do so it’s been really helpful.”

Although she’s started all six

games with the team so far, Daley still hasn’t gotten used to the feeling of stepping on Lessing Field as a Division 1 athlete.

“It’s nerve-racking,” said Daley. “It’s a lot of hard work and it’s a matter of doing everything I can on the field and, without my coaches or teammates, I wouldn’t be able to do that.”

With nine seniors and then 22 returning juniors and sophomores, Daley added that making the adjustment to play with a new team was challenging at first.

But now that the team has played six games together and spent nearly every hour together whether in practice or bonding, she looks to her teammates for inspirations to improve herself.

“Everyone on the team is an inspiration,” said Daley. “If I see someone out there do something awesome and I see them working hard, that just pushes me to work even harder.”

As number 22 for the Stags, Daley will continue to be one of the anchors of Fairfield’s defensive line. She has already made an impressive mark on the team even before Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play has begun. The expectations placed upon her are high.

“Faith Daley has been the freshman to stand out so far,” said

Head Coach Jim O’Brien.

As Daley begins to make Fairfield her home, she will use her team to better her career on the team that has already surpassed expectations so far.

“Fairfield is a perfect fit for me,” said Daley. “Being on the team is like having another family and I always have them to back me up.”

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Field hockey falls in second home game

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By Patrick Kiernan Sports Editor After winning two consecutive games, including the home opener, the Fairfield field hockey team was shutout by the Drexel Dragons this past Sunday at a score of 3-0. “[Drexel’s] a very strong team.

We knew that coming into this,” said Head Coach Jackie Kane.

“They play in the Colonial Athletic Conference and they play a really difficult schedule.”

The Stags started out strong defensively, allowing just one goal in the entire first half. However, Drexel dominated the ball and made it difficult for Fairfield to get possession. The team was unable to even get a shot attempt in the half.

“We knew they would probably have possession more than we would,” said Kane. “We had to just get lucky and we didn’t get enough circle penetration to make that happen.”

Fairfield’s defensive line performed admirably in the first half, though. Goalkeeper Emma Ball ‘18

had three saves in what was the freshman’s first collegiate start.

Felicitas Heinen ‘15 and the other players on that defensive line played well, too, until there were about 10 minutes left in the half.

The Stags allowed three penalty corner shots in that time and eventually gave up the first goal of the game with 1:31 remaining.

The second half started out slightly better for the Stags, but it did not end the way they wanted it to.

Though Drexel dominated the ball early, Ball made some nice saves and allowed the Stags to finally gain some possession and the chance to turn the game around.

Senior Sarah Wickles and Julie de Paeuw ‘17 took three combined shots in the second half, the only three of the game for Fairfield.

However, with about 15 minutes left to go in the game, Drexel took over again. The team scored two more times and Fairfield’s defense was unable to stop such shots at this point.

“We tried to change things up to put a little more pressure on them in the second half,” said Kane about the two goals scored in the second half. “They didn’t deplete, we just took more risks.”

Fairfield got a few more chances with the ball in the closing minutes, but was unable to make anything happen.

So, the Stags fell to the Drexel Dragons at a score of 3-0, making their overall record 2-2. The team is also 1-1 at home now. Ball registered seven saves in the game, playing all 70 minutes.

The field hockey team plays their next contest on the road against Hofstra on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. before stopping at Penn on Sept. 12 and Columbia on Sept. 14.

“These are all tough games, every single one of them,” said Kane. “Our goal is to win more than we lose. If we set our minds and do the simple things well, we’ll be okay.”

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Fall sports introduce a slew of freshmen

By Matthew Schneider Assistant Sports Editor With the school year just beginning, the seasons for many fall athletics are well under way.

This year, many of the teams have freshmen that will look to make themselves known by having an impact on the team, so we at The Mirror will be taking a closer look at them.

On the men’s cross country team, there are four freshmen all of outstanding merit. Brendan Pratt of Dudley, Mass., earned three varsity letters at Shepherd Hill High School and served as a team captain.

Additionally, he lettered in both indoor and outdoor track, while also being named to the AllLeague First Team his senior year.

Patrick Shea of Haddonfield, N.J. attended Haddonfield Memorial High School, where he earned

four varsity letters and helped his team go undefeated in dual meets during his time there. Additionally, he runs a 15:55 5K, which is impressive for somebody his age.

Dan Lehman of Tenafly, N.J. earned four varsity letters at Tenafly High School, where he served as team captain as a senior.

He was named to First Team All-League Big North in 2014, in addition to lettering in both indoor and outdoor track, where he picked up First Team All-Bergen County Indoor honors as a senior.

Mickey Kozak of Brookfield, Conn. earned four varsity letters at Danbury High School, where he served as team captain. He was a four-time All-League selection, as well as a three-time All-State and All-New England honoree.

The women’s cross country team also has four freshmen, with similarly impressive accolades.

Charlotte Molloy of Garden City,

N.Y. earned four varsity letters at Our Lady of Mercy Academy, where she served as team captain as a junior and senior. She earned All-Long Island honors as a senior, and runs an impressive 19:30 5K and 5:15 mile.

Shannon Lavin of Floral Park, N.Y. earned three varsity letters at Archbishop Molloy High School.

Additionally, she had the honor of serving as captain of her team during her senior year.

Sami Carey of Mansfield, Mass., earned two varsity letters while attending Mansfield High School. She ran a 19:04 at the Division 2 Championships as a senior captain, and helped her team to a Hockomock League Championship.

Ashley Cambisaca of Hamden, Conn. earned four varsity letters at Hamden High School. She served as team captain for three seasons, and runs an excellent

19:16 5K.There are nine freshmen players for the men’s soccer team, all of various backgrounds.

Steven Valente of New Canaan, Conn. came to Fairfield after a successful soccer career at New Canaan High School and South Kent School.

Joe Harding of Elkins Park, Pa., played for Abington Friends School before attending Fairfield.

Jack Robinson of St. Louis, Mo. previously played goalkeeper for St. Louis University High School.

Ben Wignall of Hartlepool, England, played soccer for Manor College of Technology before deciding to attend Fairfield.

Jonathan Uy is from New Hyde Park, N.Y. where he played soccer for Kellenberg High School.

He was listed on Top Drawer Soccer's Top 150 rankings during his career at Kellenberg. Additionally, he played with the New York Red

Bulls U15/16 and Albertson SC U17/18 programs.

Angus Hastings of Bradford, England, played for Woodhouse Grove School before attending Fairfield.

Charlie Reed of Annandale, N.J. played soccer for North Hunterdon High School.

Jordan Emsley of Harrogate, England attended Rossett School.

He was a successful swimmer when he was younger, reaching the national final.

Sam Klippel of Auckland, New Zealand attended Kings College and Kalle Ronn of Stockholm, Sweden and played soccer for Vrg Jarlaplan before attending Fairfield.

With so many talented young faces, these teams are sure to have great seasons and witness the rookies gain experience and become serious role players at Fairfield.