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New Student Leaders’ (NSL) code of ethics, which currently states they cannot be in the presence of underage drinking, is being debated.
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A petition to alter the code of ethics governing whether New Student Leaders can be in the presence of underage drinking has sparked debate between students and staff. New Student Programs assimilate freshmen and transfer students to campus culture. The program rests on the shoulders of the New Student Leaders (NSL), who help guide this transition as mentors. One of their most important duties is to combat the culture of underage drinking on campus and help students make healthy and legal recreational choices. It is common knowledge that there is a drinking culture at Fairfield. However, data from a survey of incoming freshman conducted by Fairfield showed
that the amount of high-risk drinkers is significantly above the national average. For incoming freshmen, 32 percent were reported to be high-risk drinkers in contrast to the national average of 19 percent. Another survey, conducted midway through the fall semester, showed an increase in high-risk drinkers to 44 percent of students, compared to the national average of 25 percent. With the knowledge gained from these surveys, how can NSLs work to change Fairfield’s drinking culture? According to John St. Marie, graduate assistant and one of the key staff members involved in the program, the current NSL code of ethics states that if an NSL is in an environment where underage drinking is occurring, the NSL should talk to the party’s host.
“If the person that is holding the party decides not to do anything about it, then NSL [is asked] to leave that environment,� St. Marie said. In an anonymous survey conducted by Lorena Gullotta, former co-chair of the NSL program and author of the petition, out of 44 NSLs surveyed, 90.9 percent stated that they had violated the code of ethics’ alcohol policy. 97.7 percent stated that they were in support of the petition to change the code of ethics to allow NSLs to be in the presence of underage drinking. The policy not only isolates NSLs from their friends, but also the culture they are trying to combat, Gullotta said. Director of New Student Programs Kamala Kiem said that “just because 99 percent of people are violating it doesn’t mean
that we change the policy.� What it does mean is New Student Programs “have more work to do� communicating with students why the policy is important. According to Kiem, “the power of presence is exceedingly powerful. If a student leader is in the presence of illegal activity and does not intervene, it is promoting that culture.� Gullotta believes the policy change would be “more of an acceptance of the fact that there is a drinking culture more than it is condoning it.� Having the leaders present in situations involving underage drinking shows “that it’s OK to go out and have fun but you don’t necessarily need to have a drink,� she said. Among the other arguments in favor of the petition is that by
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Fairfield hosted their annual Community Pride Week on March 4 to March 8 to a low participation rate among the student body Run by Inter-Residential Housing Association, Community Pride Week is, “Designed to encourage school spirit, building spirit and getting people to think of their community as a whole,â€? according to Dominic Paolino, president of IRHA. The focus of this year was to create a community amongst the entire campus as opposed to solely within one’s residence hall, which had been the primary focus in prior years. IRHA wanted to encourage Fairfield pride. Redesigning the event, however, did not encourage enough students to participate in the festivities. Paolino thought Community Pride Week just “wasn’t hyped up enough.â€? Fairfield University Students Association president, Rob Vogel ‘13 believes the solution is all in social media. “Incorporating social media‌is a huge thing,â€? he stated. “Information sharing is so important and across campus we don’t do PRIDE
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With spring and warmer weather rapidly approaching, students are looking forward to weekends filled with barbeques, Slip’N Slides, Clam Jam and a number of other activities to be enjoyed in the sunny quads of the townhouse complex. However, juniors and seniors will have to find space throughout their townhouses to store these seasonal belongings. Students are well aware that their basement doors are never to be opened for storage or any other purposes. But, new to this year, they are no longer allowed to use the utility closets - located
on their back porches - for storage either. Senior Mike Warch said, “Last year we had access to the closet via our townhouse key but this year they changed the locks. I don’t know why they did it but I think we should be able to use them.� However, Associate Director of Resident Life Charlie Sousa said, “These closets really aren’t for storage, they’re for utilities.� Sousa explained the decision to refuse students’ access to the closet was suggested by Facilities Management in a meeting over the summer where
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On March 13, Pope Francis greeted the rousing crowd outside St. Peter’s Basilica - and, in a sense, the world - with a smile on his face. The first Jesuit and South American pope, Pope Francis, formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, of Argentina, is now the leader of the Catholic Church. The white smoke signaling the election of a new pope finally appeared a few minutes after 7 p.m. on March 13 in Rome. Pope Francis stepped out approximately an hour and a half later. There had to be one candidate with two-thirds of majority vote from 115 cardinals who gathered in the Sistine Chapel in order to be chosen as the new pope. The result came after a short conclave that began Tuesday, March 12. Pope Francis was born on Dec. 17, 1936 and ordained for the Jesuits at the age of 33. The pope chose the name “Francis,� because it pays homage to an Italian saint who renounced wealth and founded the Franciscan order of friars in 1290. The pope is
“It was raining all day, but the rain stopped as soon as the white smoke appeared. We all just looked at each other in disbelief.�
-Krista Charles ‘14 the first to choose such a name. Pope Francis is now 76, nine years younger than Benedict XVI. Some are worried about the pope’s age. Facebook user Orwell Chris Anthony Andrade wrote on The Mirror’s Facebook wall: “Happy about the Pope being a Jesuit, but how can a 76-year-old bring the Catholic Church into the 21st century?� According to a 2005 profile of Pope Francis from The Washington Post, he “opposes abortion and supports celibacy among priests, and he has called for tightening the church’s hierarchical structure to ease internal dissent.� He is a well-known activist, and “championed social programs and won respect for questioning free-market policies, which he blames for leaving millions of Argentines impoverished.� Fairfield University President Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J., believes that the election of the first Latin American pope “marks yet another step in the globalization of Roman Catholicism.� “Cardinal Bergoglio is by repute a man of the utmost simplicity, who abandoned the grand archiepiscopal palace in Buenos Aires for a simple apartment, who takes public transportation and is known to cook for himself,� he wrote to The Mirror. The president also believes that Pope Francis holds two unique points of views vital to his position; he is an insider and outsider, “someone who knows the
Roman Curia and who has command of Italian as he demonstrated today; but also someone who will have the perspective of a place very different from Rome – ‘from the other side of the world,’ as [Pope Francis] said in his address today. “We can hope that this will position him ideally for the job of renewing the Church’s central administration which will be one of the new pope’s most important tasks.� People now look to Pope Francis to lead them through the problems of Church, which range from priests shortages to sexual abuse cases which have damaged the Church’s authority. As a Jesuit, Pope Francis is capable in his new position, von Arx said. President von Arx stated that Pope Francis has the experience to lead the Church, noting his intellectual exploits and leadership within the Society of Jesus and his awareness of the “many old ways ... being challenged and new experiments in religious life attempted.� Juniors Lauren Birney, Laura Ballanco and Krista Charles were in Rome to witness the white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel. They planned to go to Rome for spring break since the beginning of the semester, and decided to tour St. Peter’s Basilica on the day of the Pope’s announcement. “We knew that the cardinals were voting at that time, so we decided to wait around to see the black smoke rise,� Birney recalled. “We stood in front of St. Peter’s right behind the press, and all of a sudden we saw white smoke.� “People were going crazy and just kept chanting ‘Viva il Papa!’ Everyone was so excited. It was raining all day, but the rain stopped as soon as the white smoke appeared. We all just looked at each other in disbelief,� Charles said. “No one knew who he was, we didn’t know he was a Jesuit or from the Americas until my mom texted us. We then started telling all the people around us,� Ballanco continued. “It was a crazy, positive atmosphere.� Other University students studying abroad in Italy were grateful to be in the country during this important event. “As a practicing Catholic, it has been a great experience to be in Italy as the Church makes a historic step forward,� said Spencer Colpitts ‘14, who is studying abroad in Florence. “... Change is healthy. It will be great to hear new ideas and have a new perspective to guide the Church through its newest challenges.� Junior Maria Mazzaro, also in Florence, added, “I think, whether you are religious or not, or even if you’re not Catholic, it’s momentous when things like this happen, because we’re living through history. “It’s exciting to say we lived through something that our children will read about one day.�
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as good of a job as we should,â€? which was apparent for Community Pride Week. IRHA, though, felt that the event’s redesign was a step in the right direction as the week was received positively by those who did participate. Associate Director of IRHA, Charlie Sousa, felt these changes were both necessary and beneficial because in past years some of the events “Caused riffs between buildings so ‌ changing the rules ‌ was a good thing.â€? The first change implemented was bringing back some popular events from past years,
but altering some rules to incorporate more of a community atmosphere. The primary event that saw these changes was the STAGenger Hunt. This year the STAGenger Hunt allowed members from different residential buildings to form teams and answer featured questions that are more geared toward Fairfield and its history. The other events that were included throughout the week were the Roommate Game, the Banner Contest, Coin Wars, and, Community Pride Week’s newest event, Duck My Life. The Duck My Life game was so well received that freshman Cassie Foxx proclaimed, “It was
a great experience and I hope they do it again next year.� Paolino stated he is “confident there will be [a Community Pride Week] next year.� Paolino and the rest of IRHA plan on improving the event’s marketing campaign, increasing advertising and revamping the events and games even more. IRHA also plans on focusing even more on strengthening the Fairfield community as a whole and building relationships throughout the entire campus rather than creating only in one’s building.
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being present, NSLs would be able to step in either as a designated driver or an emergency caller if someone gets sick. In this way, Gullotta believes the petition would make NSLs more effective leaders. However, Kiem said, “We have assessed every possible angle,� and - while happy to clarify the reasons why the policy is in place - altering the policy, as of right now, remains off the table. When Dan Boley ‘16 was asked about how he would feel if he saw an NSL at a party with underage drinking, he said, “I wouldn’t care because they
teach us about that kind of stuff in class.� Not all freshmen share this opinion though. “I would feel ... uncomfortable if an NSL was at a party I was at where there was underage drinking just because of Freshman Year Experience,� said Diedre Simms ‘16. “We’re struggling through this process,� Kiem said. “I’m not saying that we have everything right, right now, but the more dialogue we have, the more our team communicates with us, and the more we communicate with our team, the better we can change this culture.�
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While some students spent their Spring Break partying in South Beach, Cancun and other destinations, Laura Johnson ‘14 and Stephanie Hill ‘13 experienced something different: Campus Ministry’s Alternative Spring Break trips. Both girls spent their time engaging with the local populations and reflecting on their experiences. For Johnson, it was in Kentucky. For Hill, it was in rural Marinela Garcia, El Salvador.
Johnson, along with eight other students and two staff members, made the two-day drive to the rural, eastern town of Martin, Kentucky and participated in the Christian Appalachia Project’s Workfest 2013 along with several other universities including Duke University, Ohio State University and American University. The group spent the week at work sites, doing things like roofing, siding, dry-walling, and renovating bathrooms. “Most of the teams worked in the houses of the participants alongside them so it was a powerful look into the pov-
erty in the area,� said Johnson. In the evenings, the Fairfield team was able to learn more about the poverty in rural Kentucky through informal presentations and learned about possibilities to volunteer for longer periods of time, said Johnson. The group also experienced the local culture in the evenings by dancing to blue grass music played by locals. Though the group laughed a lot during their experience. They also spent time together in reflection and meaningful conversation as they “dissected thoughts
and feelings about what we saw around us in our service work,� Johnson explained. The days were filled with reflection activities, daily prayer and blessings for meals. However, for Johnson her service trip felt different from any retreat she had been on, mostly because the spiritual components were interwoven with the work she was doing. She believes her experience in Kentucky showed the greater purpose of life, which is “to work toward the greater good by being who you are and using your abilities.�
The Fairfield University group concluded their experience in Kentucky by standing in a circle and singing “Go Light your World� to solidify the week’s theme, “being a servant of God and glorifying your life through service,� Johnson said. In Central America, Hill and her group set out for El Salvador to live in solidarity with the Salvadorans to learn about the problems they experienced in the period after their civil war, the lack of access to higher education and immigration. BREAKS
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8:16 p.m. – A female student reported cash stolen from a wallet, later found outside the library. Surveillance video revealed a suspect who admitted to taking the money. The victim did not request the involvement of Fairfield Police. The student responsible was referred to Student Conduct. Wednesday, 3/6
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8:40 a.m. – Computing and Networking Services reported an 11” Macbook valued at $900 was stolen from their staging area. Fairfield Police were requested to assist in the investigation. 1:40 p.m. – Furniture and exit signs were reported destroyed at Kostka Hall. The incident is under investigation.
Thursday, 3/14 2:57 p.m. – A student reported fraudulent charges on their Stag Card made at Domino’s. The incident is 2:53 p.m. – A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued under investigation. to a student who was dismissed from the university by the office of the Dean of Students. Saturday, 3/9 Sunday, 3/17 9:20 p.m. – Two Fairfield Prep students were found near the maintenance complex with alcoholic bever- 9:47 a.m. – A raccoon was discovered in Xavier Hall ages in their vehicle. They were referred to the Prep by the Principal of Fairfield Prep. Animal Control judicial office. was called and removed the critter. Tuesday, 3/12
Monday, 3/18
1:37 p.m. – A graduate student reported their vehicle was vandalized somewhere on campus.
2:01 p.m. - A student called DPS and reported they were stuck in an elevator at 47 Mahan Rd. DPS was able to pry open the doors to the elevator and rescue the student. The elevator was disabled until repairs could be made.
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They also spent time learning about Archbishop Oscar Romero and the six Jesuit martyrs from the Universidad Centroamericana and their impact on Salvadoran cul-
In addition to their experience in the city of San Salvador, the group spent two nights and three days in the rural community of Marianela Garcia where they lived with Salvadoran host families.
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“We rose with the roosters in the morning, shared our meals with our host families and met as a larger group during the day to understand life in their community and hear the personal stories of the community members,” said Hill.
According to Hill, her experience taught her one thing: hope. “Though I’m walking away from El Salvador with a lot more questions than answers, they have taught me to have hope in faith and in life,” she said.
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Thursday, Mar. 21
Calling all seniors! Head to The Levee for Senior Mug Night, which will be held from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Thursday, Mar. 21
Late Night at the Stag! The Stag will be open for the event from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. for food and games.
Friday, Mar. 22
The RecPlex will be hosting a late night dodgeball tournament! Warm up and show off your skills. The event, organized by dorm, will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and make sure to get some pizza too!
Friday, Mar. 22
It’s the Stag Stop Light Dance! Head to The Levee and enjoy an evening of dancing, food, drinks, and fun. The event will be held from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m.
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Management, Public Safety and Events Planning were present. This meeting occurred after Resident Assistants (RA) had sent multiple emails to students asking them to comply and stop the misuse of the utility closets. However, a Fairfield University Student Association representative - or any other student representative - was not invited to this meeting. Although Public Safety told The Mirror that, to their knowledge, there were no incidents that came to mind involving the utility closets, University Fire Marshal Joseph Bouchard said that in recent years there “was just one problem after the next” of student misuse. According to the Fairfield University Student Handbook, there is currently no policy prohibiting students from entering the closets, but there is one for the basements. These closets house electrical panels, fire panels, and fiber optics connections. As Sousa explained, and Bouchard reiterated, these connections affect more than just the house that a particular utility closet belongs to. “[The closets] were becoming nothing more than
junk rooms or trash rooms,” said Bouchard. “Students were putting mattresses, box springs and furniture in there.” Bouchard explained that not only are these
“At the end of the day, we need to make sure students are safe.” -Charlie Sousa Associate Director of Residence Life
items flammable, but they obstructed Facilities Management’s ability to service these panels. Furthermore, the sensitivity of the fiber optics connections means that students were damaging network connections not only for their own house, but also for others as well. “The fire alarm equipment is life safety equipment, those are essential, and to have one of those damaged because someone threw something in the closet, or we couldn’t do routine maintenance on them because our contractors can’t get in there because
they’re too full; it causes a hindrance,” said Sousa. “At the end of the day, we need to make sure students are safe.” Student reactions to the locking of the closets are mixed. Junior Matt Knightly, a Fairfield Club Hockey player, said he constantly has to store his hockey equipment in his house, which leaves a less than desirable odor. “I wish I could store it an outside closet,” he said. Other students admitted they did not have any essential reason to access the closets. “I don’t really have a good use for my closet but I would have liked to stick our shovels in there,” said Abby Zubrycky ’13. (Fairfield has seen two snow storms in the past month.) Although there are items that could be stored responsibly in these closets by students, Sousa reminded The Mirror that the townhouses provide the most spacious living on campus and plenty of storage space within the house. Bouchard said, “We aren’t trying to tell students, ‘you can’t do this or you can’t do that,’ we just want to keep everyone safe. Student
safety is our number one priority.”
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"The main reason I got it is Irish pride." Matthew grew up in Boston and was
raised Roman Catholic. His tattoo is a
celtic knot, formally known as a triquetra. His ink is meant as a tribute to his heritage, and to the idea of "being able to
Matthew Gilmartin Class of 2015
show that to people without even having to say a word." This particular tattoo is only one of several on Matthew's skin.
Both pictures shown are of the same tattoo that wraps around John Paul's right up-
per arm. Pictured below is an Irish proverb taken from the prayer card for his great-
grandmother. In the picture to the left, there is the "crown of thorns that Jesus wore, and the stakes that held him up." Next to this
is the silhouette of his great-grandmother dancing with his great-grandfather. John
Paul approached his tattoo artist with several componenets in mind, and this is the final product.
Taylor's tattoo is a quote from psychiatrist Elizabeth K端bler-
Ross. "Throughout high school
and college I struggled with my self body image and ulitmately my weight, and after studying
Taylor Szupiany Class of 2013
abroad I realized that there is more to beauty and life than being thin."
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Jon initially got a simple
Gemma's tattoo is an excerpt from
his love of surfing. He
"Maggie and Milly and
wave on his wrist to show decided to continue the
Class of 2013
an E.E. Cummings poem entitled Molly and May."
nautical theme and gave
In terms of sentimental value, her
"I did it with a sewing
when she was a little girl.
himself an anchor tat.
Jon Wallace
dad used to read the poem to her
needle, India ink and some whiskey."
The tattoo is located the left side of her ribcage.
Charles has a half-leg sleeve featuring several
elements from the Japanese Koi legend. As the koi is one of few fish to swim upstream, it represents strength and courage.
"This is mainly in memory of my grandfather."
Charles' tattoo also holds meaning in its place-
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ment. Being furthest from the heart, the koi
is pointing up "as if it would have to swim up from my leg as it did upstream."
Gemma Nicoletti Class of 2013
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The Vine
iPick, YouListen
By Dylan Dembin Assistant Vine Editor
“Eskimo Boy” by Strange Talk This song is one of the best types of finds. I found this song while surfing my usual stream on the web. Most of the songs that fit into this sound type are a bit too popular and mainstream for me, but this one is an exception to the rule. I love it because it fits into the more popular side of newer music while still having a sound thats completely its own. It just seems like this song wasn’t influenced by the strong audio style dictation of today’s music market. It just has that sort of urban sound, but carries a more techno/action feel as well.
“Little T&A” by The Rolling Stones Yes, this song is old and it is from the Stones. I’ve always been a fan of the Stones and have their music in my library. However, this song (sung by Keith Richards) is a newer addition to my collection by this epic band. I was watching “Argo” a few nights ago and this song was used in the movie. I added it to the playlist and anyone
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who has walked past my room in the last few days has probably heard it blasting. It sounds like the Stones, and you can’t really ask for more than that. It completely makes me want to do something big just as was done in “Argo” when it is playing.
By Leigh Tauss Opinion Editor
“The Pit” by the Silversun Pickups I’m proud to say that I’ve been listening to the Silversun Pickups since before they were as popular as they are now (which thankfully still isn’t too much). They have a sound that is completely different from any other type of indie rock group I have heard. It is rock, but it has such a penetrating feel and whine to it, it really gets in you, not just your mood. This song is off their new album, “Neck of the Woods,” but any of their songs will have this similar sound that will take you off guard and really get into you.
“King Wizard” by Kid Cudi If you haven’t heard of this
song, then we probably aren’t friends. I’m a proud Cudi fan and this single is leading up to his new album, “Indicud,” coming out next month. Kid Cudi simply does it better for me than any other artist right now. I always say to friends, “There isn’t one song on any of his albums that I don’t love.” I don’t lie. This song, as said, is his most recent and I think that it definitely stays with his original characteristic sound and is evolving in a direction that is very distinct to him and is not changing too much so that is sounds different from what we like most about his music. Cudi doesn’t have a genre, he just has good music. It gives you a glimpse of dreamlike world in audio form.
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SPOILER ALERT A shirtless Adam Driver sprinting down the streets of Brooklyn like a cracked-out Adonis was not enough to save the season finale of HBO’s “Girls” last night. And gosh darn, those pecs… Lena Dunham, Time magazine’s newly proclaimed “Queen of Cool,” is supposedly the spokeswoman for our generation. As the starchild of Judd Apatow, sap-sucking king of the ‘brozone’ layer, we are sure to be seeing more of her semi-autobiographical exploits on HBO’s coveted Sunday 9 p.m. spot. The first season of the show was lauded by critics, receiving a score of 87 out of 100 according to the universal ranking organizer Metacritic. Despite the eponymous title, this season really had me asking myself: who is this show really about? The Bechdel test is used to determine if there is gender bias
Page 10 in works of fiction. There is only one cardinal rule to pass: two female characters must have a conversation about something other than men. Ironically, the season finale of Girls failed this test spectacularly. Not only were there no conversations, this episode also did not contain a single scene where one of the three female leads even spoke to each other. Marnie and Hannah were in the same room, but Hannah hid under the bed. That’s the closest the women in the show came to actually talking. Rather, the plot focused on the tumultuous relationships that have been set in stone since the first season. Predictably, Marnie, through several acts of desperate self-induced humiliation, is able to win back the pity of her darling Charlie, who takes her
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Movie Round up
By Dylan Dembin Assistant Vine Editor
Now that we have all seen the Oscars, we can start scoping out some new movies that will be coming to the screen very soon. There are a number of new films coming out, so here’s a synopsis of some of these new flicks.
“Olympus Has Fallen” Opens March 22
This action/thriller stars Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman. In the movie, a former presidential guard becomes trapped in the White House after a terrorist attack and uses his experience to help free the kidnapped president. We’ve seen Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart in many action movies before, such as “Law Abiding Citizen” and “Batman” respectively. We know Morgan Freeman is versed in countless intense movies, so hopefully all this experience will translate into this action movie. This is the type of “all out” action movie that really aims to get your heart pounding.
“Admission”
Opens March 22 This Comedy stars Paul Rudd, Tina Fey and Nat Wolff. This movie is all about a Princeton admissions officer who compromises her career when she comes across a Princeton applicant who may just be her long lost son. Paul Rudd has graced us with many extremely funny performances in movies like “I Love You Man,” or “Anchorman.” Tina Fey has also shown how funny she can be in movies like “Date Night,” or shows like “Saturday Night Live” or “30 Rock.” However, while these two are capable of splitting our sides, this movie does look an awful lot on the cliche side of things. There is potential, but if you go to see it when it comes out on Friday, be prepared for a bit of the “feel good” type film.
“InAPPropriate Comedy” Opens March 22
Another comedy, this one stars Adrien Brody, Rob Schneider, Michelle Rodriguez, Lindsay Lohan and Ari Shaffir. We’ve seen some of these actors in numerous comedies over the years, and seeing
Lohan in this movie reminds us that she is still here to grace us with her presence. This is simply one of those “no holds” comedies with very distinctive, strong characters that fit into the plot. This movie will not be up for an Oscar, but this is part of the reason it would be fun to see. If you are in the mood for a movie that is crudely funny, simply because it has no boundaries, then you would probably enjoy this film. Anyone who has seen movies like “Borat” or “Bruno” will appreciate this sense of humor.
“The Host”
Opens March 29 Coming from the writer of the “Twilight” series, Stephenie Meyer, is this new epic love story thriller starring Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, William Hurt and Frances Fisher. This movie is all about a new “unseen” enemy that comes to earth and threatens humans, erasing their minds to take control of their bodies. This movie revolves around the journey of a couple that is trying to navigate through this precarious world while trying to maintain their minds and
protect the people they care about. This movie seems to be a toss-up between the “Twilight” stories with the addition of this more futuristic, “alien” aspect to it. If any guys want a good date movie that isn’t quite as painful as “Twilight,” this would be a good bet.
“Tyler Perry's Temptation”
Opens March 29 We all know Tyler Perry from his TV series “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and his many other movies. This film is a mix of comedy, drama and romance, which is all about the issue of infidelity, which is much more in-depth than many of his other films. It stars Jurnee SmollettBell, Lance Gross, Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Williams, Robbie Jones, Renée Taylor, Ella Joyce, and Brandy Norwood. This movie doesn’t really fit the mold of most dramas/ comedies of Tyler Perry. It is more of a study of the nature of human desire. In addition to being a form of entertainment, this movie will also make you think about something deeper. Contributed Photo
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back and claims he was loving her through it all, despite how dumb it makes him seem (and yes, it makes him quite dumb). Shoshana finally realizes the fatal flaw in her relationship with Ray, citing his lack of motivation and general pessimistic attitude toward life. She dumped his sorry butt in what was probably the most realistic scene in the season. She then goes on to do exactly what she promises Ray she would never: makes out with a hunky Scandinavian. Jessa remains verily absent. Hannah leaves a voicemail on her phone. This is the second closest two female characters come to talking. Hannah says her life is falling apart because she cut off all her hair. And finally, our dearly frumpy protagonist Hannah hits rock bottom in her depression/OCD - or whatever self-perpetuated drama - and spends most of the episode eating Cool Whip. And when things get bad, who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters? Well, your ex-boyfriend is close enough. And off course the hunkalicious Adam comes running in to save her from her sweaty bedridden misery. With a cheesy soundtrack Judd himself must have picked out, Adam breaks down her door, and scoops her pathetic baby body up in his arms and they kiss. She dumped him for being mentally ill and her mental illness brings them back together.
How ... cute? If this season was about anything, it was about the breakdown between the relationships of the girls and their dependent/unhealthy relationships with their male counterparts (who have not changed since last season). They might as well rename the series “Boys,” because the world these delusional kids of the rich live in revolves around a phallus in a fancy scarf. You know, the kind hipsters wear. Last season, while the men played a central role in the plot, there was a distinctive core of she-ra righteousness to counteract it. One of my favorite scenes is when Marnie returns to the apartment and Hannah is there blasting “Dancing on My Own” by Robyn and dancing in her floppy-jumping dance-y way. There was just something magical there. I downloaded that song and listened to it everyday for a month. Where did that go? When did this go from being a show about girls to a show about twenty-something relationship drama? I guess I can’t blame them for being like every other show out there, but I can blame them for promoting themselves as different, edgy and real, when their core values swing back to the classic “prince rides in and saves the day” trope. Is it so wrong to want a modern-day story that doesn’t need the woman to be saved by a man? I’ll keep dreaming for a day Girls don't need to be saved.
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I am sick and tired of guys today complaining about being “friendzoned.” Guys automatically assume that because you split a Stag pizza with them and spill all your latest gossip, it translates into you liking them. Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but it doesn’t. To be blunt, just because we like to hang out with you does not mean we want to hook up with you. I don’t know where guys get this idea. I love having guy friends. Honestly, sometimes I hate girls and just want to talk to a guy. A guy friend offers a perspective that our girlfriends sometimes just can’t give. Sometimes you just need to call your best guy friend and cry about some loser and know that he is there to listen and love you, even if someone else doesn’t. I don’t see why that is a crime or why we should be punished. It all always seems to trace back to sex with guys; if they’re not benefitting sexually from a girl, then they get angry. Well, if you were a true friend in the first place and genuinely cared for a girl, it wouldn’t matter if you shared a sexual relationship or not. Now, I understand it’s hard when you like someone and he or she doesn’t feel the same way. It’s not a good feeling. But, seriously, boys, grow a pair. A girl might find you more attractive if you stop being her b***h and act more like a man. You might even get yourself out of the loathed friendzone. Big deal, a girl doesn’t like you. Get over it. There are plenty of other fish in the sea. The f***zone is troublesome territory. The trouble arises when a communication barrier forms between the guy and the girl. The girl continuously hooks up with a guy with the motivation of one day dating him, and then: boom. One day she gets the perpetual “we should just
be friends speech,” and she’s heartbroken. All along, the guy thought it was just a casual hookup and the girl was taking it way more seriously, and so the drama begins. However, the f***zone could also be an enjoyable territory. If both the guy and the girl have the same intentions - just appreciating each other’s company - the f***zone can be smooth sailing. Our society is under the impression that guys are the only ones who enjoy simply hooking up with “no strings attached,” which just isn’t true. Some girls are actually OK with that, too. The bottom line: as long as the girl and guy are on the same page in the f***zone, then its fair game. Regardless, the friendzone is not as atrocious a s
OK, so before I get into this, I just have to say, Mom, if you’re reading this, just close t h e browser right here. Now that I got that out of the way, let’s get down to business. The f***zone, what is it? Well, that’s easy. It’s a man’s best friend (sorry, dogs). The
friendz o n e ’s darker cousin? I think not ; more
males make it seem. Sorry, boys.
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like her more attractive and more laid-back cousin. Ladies, stop pretending like the guy is taking advantage of you and get real. We’re all in college, and we’re all adults. It’s time to take responsibility for our actions. If you’re getting called at 3 a.m. and you answer that call, you’ve got no one to blame but yourself when he sneaks out of his own house the next morning to avoid any sort of sober conversation. Let’s be honest: the friendzone is infinitely worse. Guys, you get reduced to the girl’s little sister who has to listen to stories of the guys getting what you’re working so hard for - sans dignity. Talk about a swift kick to the family jewels. At least when you’re in the f***zone you’re getting laid and you don’t have to hear about all the other girls that he’s getting with on the side. Now fellas, don’t get me wrong. If you have a girlfriend and you care about her, the f***zone just isn’t for you (at least most of you). There’s always a time and place for everything. But, for the guys out there without a girl, you have the rest of your life to be tied down in a monogamous soul-sucking and life-draining relationship, one that fails half the time anyways, so why waste your college years and the prime of your life while you’ve still got them? I’m sure many girls out there feel the same way. In fact, you know there are, but pretending like you really like him - and not just what he does in bed - is the best way for you to save face in front of your friends. Until the day comes when college girls finally own up to what they’re doing and are just upfront with what they want like guys are, gentlemen, looks like you’ll just have to keep “missing” those phone calls because remember: you can always return them at 3 a.m.
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Understanding the sexuality spectrum Prop 8 – The Gay Perspective By Kathryn Lorraine If you don’t know what Prop 8 is, you should. Proposition 8 is a bill that has been under attack for a few years now because it prohibits marriage between two people of the same sex. The bill was passed in California and has become a center point in the battle of marriage equality since federal judges in California have found Prop 8 to be illegal – and so the battle continues with greater force, according to The New York Times. To this day, there are people on both sides of Prop 8 – the margins are slim – but people nationwide are fighting for a full overturn of Prop 8 and federal legalization of same-sex marriage. And yes, there are those that are fighting just as hard to deny gays their basic human rights. It was suggested to me to write about Prop 8 for this column. At first, I was offended. I am a gay woman. I don’t call it “same-
sex” or “gay” marriage. I call it marriage - simply marriage. I felt that the last person to write an opinion article on Prop 8 should be a gay individual. It would be like having a black student write about segregation back in the 50s. The topic is controversial, unjust and very close to home. Then I thought about it. This column is my way of giving certain people and certain topics a voice in an environment that doesn’t particularly want to hear that voice. But there are too many students that read this column, enjoy this column, and want more out of this column to not stand up and write it. So, here’s the gay perspective on Prop 8 - for all to read. We are born into a society that tells us we can do anything with our lives. We grow up, go to school, get educated, go to work, fall in love, get married and have families - the American dream. It isn’t for everyone, but one thing that everyone wants is to
love and be loved, regardless of orientation, gender, race or religion. When you grow up thinking you can do whatever you want as an adult and you reach that age to learn that you cannot marry the person you love because it is illegal, reality smacks you harder than any cliché can convey. Prop 8 is an abomination to the United States of America, a country that is supposed to be “the land of the free.” This bill is all about control and shutting down the freedom of a select group of people. Why is it such a big deal if a man and a man want to get married or a woman and a woman? How does that affect anyone else? Stop calling it “gay,” “samesex,” or “lesbian.” It’s marriage. It’s love. It deserves the equality. And those that seek it deserve it as well. No one should have to fight this right. Regardless of your views on Prop 8, put yourself in the shoes of someone who is affected directly by it. How would you like
to be told you couldn’t marry the person you love because the government says so? I’m pretty sure that you would be more than frustrated. If this has taught you anything, it should be that there is no such thing as gay and straight. There are people everywhere and all people need to be treated equally; gay men, working women, minorities, and the disabled. Just because someone has a quality that is different doesn’t give anyone the right to whip up a law that prohibits him or her from something so basic as marriage. Ellen Degeneres publicly stated in August 2012, a little over the 4-year anniversary of her marriage to Portia de Rossi:
“Portia and I have been married for four years and they have been the happiest of my life. And in those four years, I don’t think we hurt anyone else’s marriage. I asked all my neighbors – they say they’re fine.” Did her marriage affect your life? How about your parents’ marriage? Or what about your grandparents’ marriage? I doubt you thought about it much. Stop thinking so much, stop labeling everything and just start progressing forward. It’s about time we move past Prop 8, past “same-sex” this, and “gay” that. It’s time we move into a future where people are people and love is love, regardless of your sexual orientation.
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The MAAC basketball championships were last weekend? Thoughts on the tournament?
Previews are out for the Jackie Robinson film "42". What athlete would you want to see a film about?
Justin Timberlake seems to be everywhere with his new album. What's your favorite JT song?
If you could spend a day with the new Pope, what would you do?
In the trunk of a car.
The hug between Coach Johnson and Derek Needham was more heartfelt than when the Mighty Ducks beat Iceland. Greatest sports moment ever... even if it was fiction.
Steve Buschemi (and okay yeah I know he's not an athlete. I'm basically obligated to reference him this week.)
Really? Really? Come on, I rocked out to "Just Got Paid" all the time when I was like 7. Lyrics still hold true, especially "Thank God it's Friday night ..."
We would f*** s**** up. Can I even say that about the Pope? I mean he is a Jesuit, and a Chemist and has the same birthday as my mom (not the year). We're practically family.
I dont know why everyone wants to leave campus during spring break. Apart from the hot weather, food, unlimited drinks, and people, campus had everything else.
The WVOF crew making the most of what Springfield has to offer. A lunch date at Sonic was the highlight and the only thing Springfield has going for itself.
Jonathan Raj. Because I'd love to know what he actually gets up to half the time.
After leaving creepy Springfield, I planted myself on the couch for a solid week before getting back into gear for my people's national holiday. I give it an 8 out of 10.
No athlete deserves a championship more than Derek Needham. It's heartbreaking they came up just short. Good effort from the team though, and the women's upset was shocking.
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As of March 5th softball's Lauren Liseth had made at least one hit in the nine games they had played.
There should be a movie with Michael Jordan where he goes into toon land and has to beat a team of monsters who steal other NBA players' talent. It'd be legendary.
"Senorita" taught me all I I would ask him to ask God needed to know about Span- to stop it from snowing all ish women and what not to the time! say to them.
Don't wanna be a fool for you, just another player in your game for two, you may hate me but it ain't no lie, Baby, bye bye bye ... no one will ever get better than that. *N'SYNC foreva.
Pope Frank the Tank knows his way around the clubs of Buenos Aires, so that's where we'd start. Then we ship over to Rome for a nightcap and get creepy with the cardinals.
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Women lose in tourney, but earn WBI birth As soon as the final buzzer rang in their quarterfinal game of the MAAC Tournament against Siena, the Fairfield womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team knew that their NCAA Tournament hopes had been dashed. It did not, however, mean that their season was over. In fact, they still have a chance to win a championship â&#x20AC;&#x201C; of sorts. Despite their 52-48 loss in the conference tournament, the Stags built a strong enough rĂŠsumĂŠ over the course of this season to be offered a birth in the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball Invitational, where they will be a number three seed in the 16 team field. Head Coach Joe Frager knows that the WBI is not exactly the postseason tournament that he or the players would have wanted in the beginning of the season, but still views it as a very good opportunity to showcase the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; talents and prove they are a better team than how they played at the end of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told [the players], â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Yeah, things didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end real well, but the WBI is rewarding you guys for the body of your work, for the fact that you finished third [in conference], and for the fact that you won 17 games,â&#x20AC;? said Coach Frager. He also rejected any thought that the team may feel like this
tournament is a lesser accomplishment or that it is not as worthy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let somebody else look down their nose [at the WBI Tournament], because the mentality that if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the NCAA Tournament, then it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crazy,â&#x20AC;? said Coach Frager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many teams would give their right arms for the chance to continue their season â&#x20AC;Ś You get a chance to play, and you go out and do the best you can.â&#x20AC;? Certainly the season did not end as well as the players had hoped, but an invitation to play in the WBI gives the team one last chance to end the season on a better note, and offers the seniors their very last chance to leave their mark on the program. This is not unfamiliar territory for the Stags, as they have now gone on to postseason play in three of the past four seasons. They won their first ever postseason game three years ago when they defeated Towson University in the WBI, but Coach Frager knows that it is not always easy to get the team going again after a loss in the conference tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you play in a conference tournament, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much emotion that goes into it,â&#x20AC;? said Coach Frager, â&#x20AC;&#x153; â&#x20AC;Ś itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough to restart and reboot and get yourself ready to go.â&#x20AC;? Frager saw that exact thing happen last year, when Fairfield lost their first game in the Wom-
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year. This was a very close, competitive loss,â&#x20AC;? said Coach Frager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe the mindset gets a little bit different there, and I think last year we were so close to getting to the NCAA Tournament, and to not get there is a hard pill for a lot of players to swallow.â&#x20AC;? Fairfield is scheduled to play
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Emotions run high in men's basketball's MAAC run By Jen Calhoun Sports Editor On Sunday night, minutes away from the end of game against the Manhattan Jaspers, Derek Needham â&#x20AC;&#x2122;13 stepped off the court and entered into a tearful embrace with Head Coach Sydney Johnson. Fairfield menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team ended their MAAC Tournament run with a 60-42 loss in the semifinals to Manhattan. The Stags entered the tournament as the number seven seed, playing number 10 Saint Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the opening round. In the regular season, Fairfield had defeated Saint Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in both games. The Stags beat them again with a 54-47 on Friday night. Needham led the Stags with 24 points in the contest, with four threepointers. Amadou Sidibe â&#x20AC;&#x2122;16, who was honored as one of the MAAC Rookies of the Year, contributed 13 rebounds to the effort. The Stags then went on to play
number two Rider in the quarterfinals, another team they defeated twice in the regular season. The Broncs gave the Stags more of a challenge, but the Stags overcame, winning the game 4342. Needham again led the game in scoring 19 points, eight of which came from free throws including six straight in the dying moments of the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Derek was outstanding tonight and he really willed us to win. We keep finding ways to get it done and there is something special about that. I am really proud of this group of seniors and of this team,â&#x20AC;? Coach Johnson told FairfieldStags.com. It was a bit of a different story when the Stags moved on to the semifinals to play Manhattan, a team they were unable to beat in the regular season. Manhattan had also given Needham a hard time in those games. Tonight wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much different. Needham experienced tight coverage throughout the game. After the game, Manhattan remarked that they wanted to hold Needham, and make
other people on the team beat them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think they liked me,â&#x20AC;? Needham joked in the postgame press conference, when asked about the coverage. With Needham held, the Stags had to look to others to get points on the board. Maurice Barrow â&#x20AC;&#x2122;14 ended the game with the most points for the Stags with 15. Coleman Johnson â&#x20AC;&#x2122;16 came off the bench to score 10 points for the team as well. If anything, the game showed that other players do have the ability to put points on the board in the absence of Needham â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to do when Needham is gone next year. Emotions ran high in the closing minutes of the game, as Coach Johnson and the crowd celebrated the successful senior class of Needham, Colin Nickerson and Desmond Wade. In every postgame press conference of the year, Coach Johnson was always quick to praise his seniors and the work they put in. They will have at least one more game, as the Stags take on Kent State in the first round of the College Insider.
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1. Senior Desmond Wade gets high off the ground going for the basket against Rider on Saturday. 2. Sophomore Marc Prescott of the pep band gets his face painted in support of the Stags. 3.. Junior Brittany Obi-Tabot is swarmed by three members of the Siena team in their game on Friday morning. 4. WVOF's Michael O'Keeffe '13, Will Hollingsworth '14 and John Lobo'14 report on the games. 5. Sophomore Alice Paterson performs at the top of the pyramid for the cheerleading team.