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Parking Policy Puzzles By Daniel Messier Assistant News Editor

On the afternoon of Thursday, Feb. 28, the Department of Public Safety sent out an alert to students informing them that the parking policy had changed. The text read: “In accordance with the new DPS Chronic Violator Parking Policy, vehicles will be immobilized upon the 3rd violation. Any subsequent violations will result in the vehicle being towed. Students must park in their assigned location. The vehicle will be towed at his/her expense if found in violation.” Students who commit parking violations will receive a ticket charging them $0, and after the third ticket their car will be immobilized using a wheel lock and they will be charged $50 for removal. If the student does not pay the $50 fine after 24 hours their car will be towed. The car will also be towed upon the fourth ticket incurred. “Legislation was passed at the end of last year preventing private properties from issues parking infractions. This included Fairfield University, as well as other private higher ed institutions in the state. As a result of our inability to fine violators, compliance has become a major issue throughout campus. It is anticipated that this law will be amended in the spring, at which time we will return to the previous policies that were in place,” said Associate Director of Public Safety Frank Ficko when asked about why the new policy was put in place. When asked what violations are most frequent, Ficko responded, “The parking violation most frequently abused is parking in areas other than the designated colored decal assigned to that vehicle. For example, if you were issued a ‘yellow decal,’ you Read illegal on Page Two

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The Career and Internship Fair is held twice a year, once in the Fall and again in the Spring in the RecPlex Fieldhouse.

Faring Well at Career Fair Students meet potential employers at the RecPlex By Daniel Messier Assistant News Editor

Each semester, Fairfield University students have the opportunity to engage with businesses and network themselves at the Career and Internship Fair. This year’s Career and Internship Fair was held on Wednesday, Feb. 27 in the Leslie C. Quick Jr. Recreation Complex fieldhouse. For many students, the event is a great place to jumpstart their career in their field of

choice. “I hope that my freshman and sophomore students feel comfortable going in and talking to employers about opportunities. With juniors and seniors, I hope they start to feel confident with themselves and with talking about themselves. Ultimately, I hope that they get jobs and internships. If they don’t get tangible internships, you want to see this as a networking event,” said Stephanie Gallo, director of Career Planning for the College of Arts & Sciences.

The Career and Internship Fair can certainly yield great opportunities for students, especially those in the Charles F Dolan School of Business. Of the approximately 110 companies that attended the event, a majority were interested in students seeking degrees in the business school. For example, 42 different companies and graduate programs were seeking Read All on Page Two

Decrypting Cryptocurrency for the Future By Mimi Loughlin Contributing Writer

Murray Stahl imagines a world where everybody can potentially have a basic universal income just by selling their data online, where there is no middleman between content creators and content and where a secure way of sharing money and completing transactions will be virtually impossible to hack. How will this world be possible? Cryptocurrency. Stahl is the co-founder, chief executive officer, chairman of the board and chief investment officer for Horizon Kinetics. He has over 30 years of investment experience, and oversees a variety of research on cryptocurrency. At the Dean’s Executive Forum at the Charles F. Dolan Business School on March 5th, Stahl discussed the development of cryptocurrency and its effect on our lives. Assistant Professor of Finance Michael Puleo moderated the event. Stahl referenced Friedrich Hayek’s 1977 book - Murray “The Denationalization of Money,” which proposed

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Michael Puleo (left) speaks with Murray Stahl (right) about the future of crypotocurrency.

to take the power of currency creation away from the federal government and banks and put it in the hands of people. Stahl admitted this idea was “totally impractical” because one would not be able to keep track of the amount of currencies- until the evolution of something called a blockchain. As Stahl explained, a blockchain is the mechanism by which people can independently validate the number of units of a currency that exists. “If you know how many units of currency there are, if you know that is fixed, then you solve the problem of inflation. That’s why we need it,” Stahl said. Read Cryptocurrency on Page Two

That’s why we need it. It’s another form of money” Stahl, Horizon Kinetics

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All Majors Welcome at the Career Fair

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Students had the opportunity to interact and network with approximately 110 companies across all majors during at the Career and Internship Fair held in RecPlex. Continued from Page One accounting majors, 27 were seeking management majors and 30 were seeking students with any sort of business degree. “I had five specific companies I planned on talking to at the career fair, but ended up talking to about 12,” said finance and economics double major Matthew Trewartha ‘21. “I felt that, as a student in the business school, there were a wide arrange of companies and opportunities at the Career & Internship Fair. I think that the school did a good job attracting companies for students in DSB. Many of the companies were actively recruiting accounting, finance, marketing and management majors.” However, there was not quite as wide a variety of companies available at the event for students with non-business majors. For example, only four companies were seeking students with biology degrees, three were seeking students with chemistry degrees, one was seeking philosophy majors, and three were seeking politics majors. This represents a large discrepancy between students who are seeking business degrees and those who are not. “The accounting firms come because we have a very prestigious accounting program, we get a lot of the same companies who have had really positive experiences, like Bigelow. We try to recruit new companies, but a lot of the bigger brands don’t need to go a career fair to get candidates. That’s really what students might need to be educated on, not all companies go to career fairs, and if they do they go to one, they go to a really big school,” said Gallo when asked about the discrepancy in major representation.

“It’s more about the types of industries we feel our students are interested in. We’re trying to get more companies that are marketing based, or public relations based. I know I hear a lot from journalism students or English students asking, ‘where are the journalism opportunities?’ That’s one of the examples of companies that just don’t recruit. But we have had places like Hooplaha come.” Despite this discrepancy, the Career and Internship Fair can still be place for all students to make positive strides in their careers. Although many students have few companies seeking their exact major, 46 companies at the event, including the FBI, Bigelow and Vineyard Vines, were interested in students from all majors. Sophomore Andrew Murphy, majoring in English and Spanish, had a positive experience at the Career and Internship Fair despite the fact that he had four companies total seeking his majors. “I felt that I had an abundance of opportunities. I felt that my interactions went pretty well once I got over my initial awkwardness,” said Murphy. Furthermore, the Career and Internship Fair can be helpful even for those who are not able to land a job or an internship from the event. Gallo echoed this, saying the most important thing for students at the event are, “Learning how to research, learning how to talk about themselves, and then actually getting jobs and internships and practicing their networking skills.” For students who do feel that they are underrepresented at the event, they are encouraged to attend the event in order to practice networking and give feedback. “We send a survey to every student who attends. We get about a 7 percent response rate,” said Gallo. Ultimately, more students attending the event and providing constructive feedback might help those students who feel they are underrepresented gain more opportunities.

Illegal Parkers Get The Boot from DPS Continued from Page One

may only park in yellow designated parking lots.” Many students are upset about the change in policy and feel that it is unfair. Senior Kaitlyn Nelson said about the new policy, “Most of my concerns with the parking on campus come with the fact that more parking passes were passed out to Juniors when there are no spots for them in the Mahan/ Quick Center lots. Since the new parking passes came out the seniors who live in Mahan and Meditz have had a much harder time finding any parking, leading us to park where our stickers do not allow and then parking tickets.” Nelson continued, “Additionally, many of my female friends do not feel comfortable walking alone from the Faber parking lot late at night when you cannot cut through the building. The road from the Faber lot to Mahan/Meditz is not well lit and

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As a result of our inability to fine violators, compliance has become a major issue throughout campus.

-Frank Ficko, DPS

isolated. Additionally, with any event that happens in the Quick Center lot, people attending the event are free to park anywhere in the lot, taking up the majority of the student spaces before they are seemingly allowed to illegally park.” Many students share Nelson’s confusion, as when DPS originally handed out the tickets many students were confused about the policy and were unclear on how many tickets would result in towing. Furthermore, Nelson’s comment highlighted the issue of the lack of parking on campus as well as legitimate reasons for parking outside of one’s designated zones. When asked whether the new policy would be more effective than the last, Ficko responded, “It is hoped that stricter enforcement efforts will help regain compliance and the ability to effectively manage parking on campus. We ask all members of the community to please drive safely, avoid the inconvenience of having their vehicles immobilized or towed, and to park only in areas designated by their parking decals.”

Cryptocurrency is Crypto-current in 2019 Continued from Page One

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The event was hosted in the Dolan School of Business Dining Room

As Stahl said, blockchain is a ledger, a permanent summary of all individual transactions in a certain account, that millions of people will be able to access. Based on his research, Stahl theorizes that when people are all independently calculating transactions, all of these millions of ledgers will equal the same amount at the end of each ten minute period of time called block time. “You incentivize people to constantly be vigilant, validating and verifying these transactions, because that’s how you get bitcoin- reward- your incentive for validating transaction,” said Stahl. Cryptocurrency is safer than traditional methods of banking, Stahl said. In the world of blockchain, there is a ledger that repeats 1.5 million times. It would take an enormous amount of electric power, and someone would be identified quickly. The community would take action very quickly, because there would be so many people watching. “I don’t believe it’s theoretically possible to hack a blockchain,” Stahl said. Puleo asked about the future of cryptocur-

rency, Stahl explained that in the future, people will be able to see your data online, but they will not know the data belongs to you. They will be able to contact you via your “public key,” and you will be able to set a parameter- for example, “I won’t mind receiving a pop up advertisement if I receive 25 cents for each ad.” This would ensure a guaranteed revenue stream, Stahl explained. In the future, cryptocurrency will eliminate the middleman. If you are a creator of content, instead of intermediaries receiving the bulk of the money, all the revenue will go directly to you. Stahl also discussed Filecoin, a form of cryptocurrency which uses empty space in every individual’s hard drive. Everybody who owns a laptop has a hard drive with many gigabytes of storage capacity- most of which is empty. Filecoin will lease out the empty space in an individual’s hard drive to people who want to use this empty space. “Everybody with a laptop can become a revenue source,” Stahl said. Stahl advises students looking to invest in cryptocurrency to remember that there is no minimum amount needed to invest. “Whatever amount of money one can afford to lose, that’s the amount one should invest.”

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The Mirror ReďŹ&#x201A;ects on this Week in Social Media

Compiled by Julia Monteleone Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety.

Wednesday, 2/27 2:01 a.m. An officer observed three individuals in a car parked in the Campion Hall parking lot in possession of narcotics. The individuals were referred to student conduct and infractions were issued. 10:49 a.m. A faculty member reported receiving harassing phone calls. The individual was identified and the matter was referred to an outside police department. Thursday, 3/2 2:06 a.m. There was an individual in possession of narcotics in the area of Lessing Field. The individual was referred to student conduct. 2:48 a.m. There was an odor of marijuana emanating from a residential hall and narcotics were found. The individuals were identified and referred to student conduct. 2:59 a.m. A snow plow struck the roof of the Aloysius P. Kelley Center parking garage resulting in damage. 6:03 p.m. A snow plow struck one of the emergency phones resulting in damage. Friday, 3/4 2:23 a.m. Students reported that a tree fell on power lines outside of a house on North Benson Road. Tuesday, 3/5 11:02 a.m. A motor vehicle accident involving two cars occurred in the Canisius Hall parking lot. There were no injuries reported. 11:29 a.m. A decorative art piece was stolen from The Levee. The individual was identified and referred to student conduct.

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Activist to Discuss Freedom of Speech By Julia Monteleone News Editor

The extent of the right to free speech, which is guaranteed in the First Amendment, has been widely disputed in the United States’ ever-changing political climate. Many have fought to draw a clear line as to where freedom of speech ends and begins, but arguments on where that line is continues. In a society where social media dominates and platforms such as twitter are used to say just about anything, should there be a line that citizens are unable to cross? Or does freedom of speech truly mean “all” speech? Human rights activist Suzanne Nossel is coming to Fairfield University to discuss this issue in a two-part lecture to take place on March 11 and March 26 in the Charles F. Dolan School of Business Dining Room. Nossel is the CEO of PEN America, which leads the United States in advocating for human rights and freedom of expression. According to PEN America’s website, Nossel has “overseen groundbreaking work on free expression in Hong Kong and China, Myanmar, Eurasia, and the United States.” She has written for countless publications such as The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times and CNN. So what exactly is PEN America and why is it important? The organization was established in 1992 in New York City and since then has become a major voice in protecting the rights of people across the world. PEN’s mission says, “We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world. Our mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate Creative Commons/Wikimedia Commons creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.” PEN America seeks to bring together creative thinkers who want to make moves towards social Suzanne Nossel advocates for human rights and free speech as the CEO of PEN America change. Suzanne Nossel’s lectures at the University will focus around the rights of coming to campus that they feel is wrong of their university to allow. students and their say in the decisions of their schools. The first lecture is titled “Whose One of the most infamous stories was at Middlebury College in 2017 when an Freedom, Whose Speech: Free Speech in the Era of Donald Trump,” and according to on campus organization invited Charles Murray to speak on his book “The Bell Curve” News@Fairfield will take on “current and emerging threats to American free speech, which argued the hierarchy of one race against another. When Murray arrived a protest including the rise of the digital age and ideological polarization, and will emphasize the was incited in which a professor of the college ended up injured, sparking national attenneed for vigilance in defending and protecting the First Amendment against these dantion. gers.” It is stories like this that bring to question what exactly students are allowed to do Free speech on college campuses has been a topic of discussion in recent years. when they do not agree with the actions of their college or university. Some argue that Though widely disputed as an inhibitor of free speech, President Donald Trump made free speech says that a speaker like Murray should be allowed to speak his truth if invited headlines for his decision to make an Executive Order to support free speech on college to, while others think the support of dangerous conversation only makes matters worse campuses. for minorities or people of color. The First Amendment in the context of college campuses has become a hot topic Nossel will discuss the answer to this question along with many others in her lecrecently due to the outbreak of protesting by students on campuses across the country. A ture on March 11 which is open to the public. recent phenomenon has been students protesting a political figure, journalist or speaker

Collegiate Consitutional Convention to Convene By Julia Crews Assistant News Editor

Students received a blast email at 9 p.m. on Feb. 28 informing them of the passing of the Resolution to Convene the 2019 Fairfield University Student Association Constitutional Convention, which was sponsored by Senator Tyler Heffern ‘22 and Speaker of the Senate Noelle Guerrera ‘21. The vote was unanimous with 17 ayes, 0 nays and no abstentions. The resolution addresses issues with the current, outdated constitution in regards to the updating the FUSA Court, impeachment process, removal process and much more. Once the Senate had passed the resolution, a vote was put to the entirety of title holding members in FUSA, where it passed with 59 ayes, 7 nays and 24 abstentions. The Constitutional Convention will be convene in 2019 and will be open to the whole university. The dates and

times will be announced. FUSA members intend for the convention to be a collaborative, open effort in which all branches of government will be able to communicate and contribute new ideas. “I am looking forward to the upcoming Constitution,” said Guerrera, who is vice president elect. “The Senate had amendments they were planning to make to the Constitution and wanted to convene the convention to allow the Executive Branch and Judicial Branch to participate in the debate and discussion. FUSA has evolved over the years and many changes have been made that have not yet been specified in the Constitution. Therefore, the Senate felt that it was time to update the FUSA Constitution and encourage input from all of FUSA.” Heffern also had hopeful things to say about the resolution. “There are so many aspects of the Association that need revising because it’s either outdated, vague or inefficient,” he said. “I know one topic that the Programming Board is interested in including is Co-Sponsorship

which is currently absent form the existing document. The changes we hope to make would allow for more efficient operation of FUSA, which will benefit the entire student body, from programming events to effective representation to clubs and organizations.” As for how this will affect the student body as a whole, Guerrera thinks students will have to wait and see because many of the modifications being made are internal. “But, enhancing our internal FUSA infrastructure will improve the way we function as an organization. This will soon improve the productivity of FUSA, enabling events and programs which we run and organize to be improve.” She also hopes that this will open up communication between “all of FUSA as well as between FUSA and the student body.” Students are welcome and encouraged to attend the future Constitutional Convention, dates and times will be communicated via OrgSync.

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Criticism of Klobuchar's Treatment of Workers is a Double Standard

one of the greatest obstacles to conquer in order to complete equality between the sexes. Women have broken countless glass ceilings, from being granted suffrage to sitting on the bench of the Supreme Court. Yet, with every historical barThe 2020 presidential election coverage has amassed news headlines and spawned telerier being broken down, there is another one that is created by retrogressive vision programs across the country. As candidates prepare to begin their national campaign, men and their insecure masculinity. The idea of a woman being President, late media coverage has taken a liking to recently joined candidate, and current Democratic or even merely holding an influential position, instills an ignorant sense Minnesota Senator, Amy Klobuchar. Klobuchar has come under criticism after former aides of fear in individuals who would rather live in an early 1900s mindset began speaking out about the “demanding and often dehumanizing” work environment that than accept that women are capable of being educated and impactful. has since been deemed volatile and marked with distrust. These aides discuss how Klobuchar As a feminist, I believe that this is partly a sexist attack against is notorious for throwing various office objects in the their direction and lower-level employa powerful woman. However, as an educated voter, I believe that being ees were reduced to demeaning duties such as cleaning her dirty dishes. Statistically, Klobuchar an effective and productive leader does not mean that one has to sacrifice is known for having the highest employee-turnover rate in all of the Senate, with employees being kind and compassionate. The struggle for a woman to find a prorarely lasting more than a few years. Her recent presidential bid has resulted in the growing ductive balance between empathy and efficiency is much greater in such publicity of her former and current treatment of aides, thus leading to great criticism and a public position, but it is not impossible. detestation. Klobuchar’s campaign promise of feminism and a progresThe recent publication of Klobuchar’s treatment towards her aides highlights the sive society stands in stark contrast to her treatment of her aides. sexism that continues to reside within America. While treating Feminism is the concept of equality between the sexes, yet her workers as inferior is inexcusable, the surrounding media attitude towards her aides as inferior is ironically harsh. Havattention regarding Klobuchar’s actions in hypocritical ing a woman as President would not only be historically compared to that of many male counterparts. If the megroundbreaking, it would also be a major progression for dia was as concerned with how presidential candidates gender equality that was once only dreamed of. However, it treated their workers as they are surrounding Klobuchar, is not okay to vote for a woman simply because of their sex. then the current president would not have been elected. One should choose to vote for individuals because of their Klobuchar’s actions should not go unnoticed, however it is platforms and beliefs. Klobuchar may not be the forerunconcerning to know that if she were a man, the media would ner for President, but it is not because of gender or lack of not be covering this topic as heavily, or possibly not at all. qualification. Rather, it is having empathy for workers and There has always been a harder power struggle for woman granting everyone kindness that has been lost in the current to gain authority. It is a never ending tug-of-war in which presidential administration. Although the future of America a woman does not want to come off as too authoritative may not be Klobuchar, there is an undeniable progression of and be seen as aggressive, however showing a more emfemale influence and equality that is no longer hindered by pathetic side creates an idea that she is vulnerable and will Pictured: Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar retrogressive male insecurity. always be walked over. America’s double-standard for women is Creative Commons/Flickr

By Kallan Hook Contributing Writer

In the Name of Transparency: Planning for the Future By Claire Monahan Executive Editor By Lexi Thimble Editor-in-Chief By Alicia Phaneuf Editor-in-Chief Emeritus As you might have noticed by peering at the newly printed staff box, Claire Monahan ‘20 is listed as the current Executive Editor. As a dedicated Mirror reader, you will also remember the front page last week announcing Claire Monahan as the 72nd FUSA President. The two Claires are one in the same. We at The Mirror are committed first and foremost to the truth – accurately reporting on all aspects of campus life at Fairfield. This commitment demands we put certain safeguards in place because of my dual role in order to maintain our journalistic integrity. Myself, my Editor-in-Chief Lexi Thimble ‘20 and Editorin-Chief Emeritus Alicia Phaneuf ‘19, have collaborated and compiled appropriate precautions to ensure that my role as FUSA President-elect will not interfere with the integrity of The Mirror. It’s first important to understand the process of how The Mirror receives and edits articles. Every week, contributing writers share articles with their respective section editors via Google Drive. These are sorted into the folders of the section they belong to, and these folders reside in a greater Drive that is shared with the entirety of the staff. This way, each of the section editors, along with the Editorial Board, can access all the articles and read over everything that needs to be reviewed. When articles are finalized, section editors, the Editorial Board, and the Chief Copy Editor sign off their approval with their initials. With that in mind, and with our utmost priority on maintaining journalistic integrity, I will not be shared on any FUSA

Editorial Board "Who Run the World? Girls!" Lexi Thimble Editor-in-Chief Claire Monahan Executive Editor Katherine Klima Managing Editor

related articles. I will not have the ability to read or edit articles before they appear in the paper, nor will I sign off on them. Additionally, the Editor-in-Chief will be the first person to look over the articles turned in, and will make a list of any FUSA-related stories to make me aware of the stories I will avoid. This ensures that I will have no say in how FUSA is portrayed in the paper. I will also not be able to layout or place of any FUSA-related articles during weekly layout. The Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor will hold the majority of the responsibility to make sure this procedure is followed every week, as well as the News section staff: News Editor Julia Monteleone and her assistants Julia Crews and Daniel Messier. I will be held accountable by all of the members of this incredibly dedicated staff. With these preventative measures in place, we also have steps we plan on implementing and making common practice among our staff when editing and laying out FUSA related articles. Foremost in these measures will be the inclusion of a disclaimer every time I’m quoted as President-elect at the top of the article, reminding readers of my presence on staff while emphasizing my lack of involvement in reviewing and editing articles related to FUSA. I will not be sworn in as President until May 4, which is after the last edition of the paper for the semester. This procedure will remain in place for the rest of the semester and my role on staff will be

International Women’s Day is this coming Friday, March 8, and the newly-established Editorial Board can’t help but acknowledge the footsteps of the previous allfemale Editorial Board that we’re following in. All of us have had the privilege of previously working with the last three female Editors-in-Chief, and the impact of working with such confident leaders has, for myself especially, greatly influenced how I’m now approaching my new role. The ladies of The Mirror are continuing a legacy of female journalists, activists and glass-ceiling breakers. We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the muckrakers of the past, many of whom aren’t often accredited and who deserve to be remembered this International Women’s Day. Ida Tarbell is one such figure; she was an investigative journalist during the mid to late-1800s, and her most famous book, “The History of the Standard Oil Company,” was her magnum-opus. It directly and unflinchingly targeted John D. Rockefeller and his unethical business

reevaluated once I am officially sworn in. I joined The Mirror my first year at Fairfield and I have tried to service the student body by producing interesting and informative content. What is most important to me is that my presence on staff does not undermine the hard work of all of the amazing people who strive to make The Mirror the best it can be.

practices as an oil magnate at the height of his career. She was so open with her criticism of him that he came to refer to her as "that poisonous woman," a 19th century predecessor to Trump’s labelling of Hillary Clinton as a “nasty woman.” Alongside Tarbell were fellow muckrakers Nellie Bly and Ida B. Wells-Barnett, who were incredible investigators in their own right. Bly is most known for exposing the treatment of the mentally ill in insane asylums after she pretended to be mentally ill and was committed to a New York asylum for ten days in 1887. Her astute observations produced radical and nearly immediate change to improve the lives of those living in such care, ending patterns of abuse and neglect. Wells-Barnett was active during this time as well, yet an even more empowering figure working as a black woman only two decades after the end of the Civil War. Her efforts went towards investigating the lynchings of African-American men and white mob violence in the American South, and she is an unnamed

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founder of the NAACP. These incredible women don’t even include the activists and intellectuals who have contributed to the women’s rights movement in even more recent years. Sylvia Rivera was a Latina transgender activist who worked tirelessly from the 1960s and onwards to advocate for queer people of color and those living in poverty, focusing especially on homeless transgender youth. She’s memorialized in her famous and heart-wrenching “Y’all Better Quiet Down” speech. Even on her deathbed in the early 2000s she was negotiating for an increased awareness of the plights of the transgender community. Today, with a shift to social media activism, we have celebrities like Emma Watson, Laverne Cox and Tarana Burke championing the #MeToo Movement, with us here at The Mirror lending our voices to the cause when we can. We salute these incredible truth-seekers who have paved the way for us, and hope we can make even a fraction of the impact that they did.

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Dear Mom and Dad, I'm Ready to Vote By Tyler Heffern Contributing Writer

I recently read the comments on an interesting Opinion piece in the New York Times and was shocked. The article was titled “Why We Should Lower the Voting Age to 16,” and argued that teens are just as capable of “cold” cognition–making decisions under calm circumstances–as adults. It was a strong opinion, and I agreed with it; however, hundreds of other readers fiercely did not. If you want to hear middle-age adults rant about how hard their lives are, how ignorant teens can be, and why lowering the voting age is idiotic, these comments are gold. One of the top posts read, “We should RAISE the age limit. Kids know nothing about real life. They don’t pay taxes, pay a mortgage, raise families, work 40 hour weeks etc. [We] do not need a 16 year old’s opinion, they need to worry about getting a date to Prom.” Upon seeing this, I was utterly repulsed. If Creative Commons/Pixabay this individual truly believes their proposal for raising the voting age is any less ridiculous than lowering it, or believes their argument against 16-year-old voters is any more sound, I urge them to seriously consider sitting out the next election–for the health of our nation. First off, raising the voter age from 18 is not only unconstitutional, but defiant of the most basic civil liberties that have been given to adults for numerous reasons. They cite paying taxes and working 40 hour weeks as if that’s something 18-year-olds don’t do. If the writer of this comment used their knowledge about “real life,” they would know that anyone who has a job, owns a car, or buys literally anything, pays taxes. They would also know that while these teens often hold part time jobs, they also spend 6-9 hours a day in school and participating in extracurriculars. As for the mortgage, those same teens are either applying to college now, or are already trapped under the massive burden of student loans, possibly equaling the size of this Gen-Xers (I’m assuming) awe-inspiring mortgage. The note about raising families is also offbase because they can’t possibly be aware of the financial situation facing teens around the country, and certainly don’t know the means to which they–and their families–survive. Second, teens below the age of 18 have nearly the same life. They experience school, part time jobs, paying taxes, and yes, finding a date to the prom. I argue that if these aspects of life were the only qualifications to vote, 16 would still be too restrictive. Another comment I read that I found quite dense said, “These days [16-year-olds]

haven't a clue or plan about their education, college, profession, career path, etc. - and you recommend that they vote. As they say, ‘you can't fix stupid.’” Well, you’re right, sir. Trying to fix you would be a lost cause. The idea that teens are immature and ill prepared to make tough, life-altering decisions is in sharp contrast with the longstanding practice of forcing our children to make those decisions regardless. We all decide how much to try in school, which colleges to apply to, which colleges to attend, what to study there, and what we plan to do after, all before the age of 21 (with some exceptions). And as undergraduate enrollment has steadily increased for decades, it’s unreasonable to claim that when it comes to education, teens simply “don’t have a clue.” Besides, teens having a say in which politicians sit on our school boards and run our education departments would impact how their schools prepare them for these pivotal decisions. And frankly, kids are much more aware of what their schools need than their parents are–because parents don’t go to their schools. Reading these comments opened my eyes to the strong resistance to giving minors any rights at all. It seems silly to me that a 16-year-old can be tried as an adult in court but can’t vote on who makes the laws they’re subject to. In fact, in the United States, the age of reason–at which a child is expected to know right from wrong–is 7. Yet, they can’t cast a ballot until 11 years after that pretty important realization. It seems absurd that taxpaying, car-driving, job-holding members of our society are instead cast aside on election day because of their age. Age is not a definitive determinant of one’s competence or mental capacity. I unequivocally agree with enfranchising hundreds of thousands of teens who are just as entitled to vote as anyone else. Unfortunately, without helping people see why these teens deserve a voice, there will forever be too much antipathy to bestow that right upon them. As long as the idea that teens should be shunned from the ballot box because of their “inexperience” stands firm, America will continue to withhold democracy from its own citizens. This makes me even more repulsed than those simple minded comments did.

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'Green Book' Ampliﬁes White Superiority, Not Race Relations By Catherine Santangelo Opinion Editor

Awards season came to a close on Sunday, Feb. 24 with the broadcast of the Academy Awards, where the best cinematic creations of the year are celebrated. As of recent years, there has been much controversy about diversifying the Oscars and the film industry as a whole. The inclusion of minority groups has been scarce, but the film industry and the Academy has improved on this issue. Many critics and movie fans are still not satisfied with how the results of the awards played out this year, despite the dramatic changes that the Academy has made to incorporate more diversity in their awards. “Green Book” came away as the winner for best picture this year, but it received a lot of backlash, mainly because of the idea that the movie was a "simplistic take on race relations," and worked towards "advancing the 'white savior' conceit." From seeing “Green Book” myself, I really enjoyed the film and thought it had a great message about people of different races coming together in a time period where segregation was getting ready to come to an end. However, the portrayal of this relationship was not done correctly, and I agree that it portrays “white savior conceit.” “Green Book” did not deserve to win best picture for these reasons. “Green Book” is a film based on a true story about an Italian-American man who is hired to be the driver and bodyguard of a gay, African American pianist while he is on tour in the South in 1962. Throughout the film, the two men acknowledge their differences, but also come to realize their commonalities. The issue with this is that throughout the entire movie, there are constant moments where Mahershala Ali’s character, Dr. Donald Shirley, gets into trouble with people who do not view blacks

as equal, and Viggo Mortensen's character, Tony Vallelonga, comes to save the day each time. The movie is trying to portray a developing friendship between men of different races, but it actually portrays the relationship of a helpless black man needing constant assistance from a more powerful and respected white man. In the eyes of society today and how broadly it is being spread that blacks and whites are equals and should be treated as such, this movie does not showcase that. It seems to fully develop the idea that Dr. Shirley needs Tony’s help all the time, instead of fully focusing on the relationship they are building. With the current desire for the Academy and film industry to diversify itself more, this is clearly not what people were looking for, and I agree. Instead of fully representing a developing relationship between men of different races, which is what is needed and relevant in today’s society, it continues to develop the idea of white men being superior, which is what got us into this inequality in the first place. If the Academy wanted a best picture that circles around African American injustice in order to include more diversity in their awards, then there was another nominee that would have been more deserving, and that is Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman.” Lee was openly upset about the “Green Book” win, but he said that “the academy was changing, noting the organization’s aggressive efforts to diversify its membership after the #OscarsSoWhite outcries of 2015 and 2016.” He was at least glad that “BlacKkKlansman” was nominated “so it wasn’t a complete example of history repeating itself.” We cannot expect the full incorporation of diversity in the Academy and film industry to happen overnight. If we put it into perspective, segregation officially became outlawed in 1964, but we are still experiencing racial issues in today’s society. The relationships between people of different races has improved tremendously since then, but we are still having problems, as is the Academy when it comes to adding more diversity. This type of transformation really is imperative if we want our film industry and so many other businesses to better represent America as the true melting pot that it is. This transformation takes time, but the improvements are eminent, and it’s still progress in the right direction.

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New York Times Best-Selling Authors Coming to Fairfield Bookstore

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Famous Author to Discuss New Book, "Shout" By Gracianne Eldrenkamp Vine Editor

Laurie Halse Anderson, famed author of the New York Times best-seller, “Speak,” and Meg Wolitzer, author of New York Times bestsellers “The Ten Year Nap” and “The Wife” are coming to the downtown Fairfield University bookstore. Both authors will be discussing Anderson’s new memoir, “Shout” and there will also be a signing with both of the authors. Anderson’s best-seller “Speak” was the inspiration for her new memoir. “Speak” was a semi-autobiographical fiction book about a high school freshman named Melinda who was sexually assaulted at a party. It covers the journey of how she finds the ability to talk about her trauma and how she reclaims her identity. Anderson’s new book, “Shout,” is a more personal account of her life. She discusses her childhood and the difficult story of how she was sexually assaulted as a child. She also talks about how she became an activist against rape culture through her experience with writing “Speak” and getting help for the traumas that haunted her for years. Although “Speak,” published in 1999, became a New York Times best-seller, and an important story to tell in contemporary times, it of course received backlash for the difficult topics of sexual assault and its aftermath that it discusses. Anderson expects a similar reaction to “Shout”, but hopes that because of the relevancy of the topics she discusses there is a more open response. “I think we have a generation of parents that are probably a little more open to recognizing their responsibility about talking openly and

consistently about things like consent and body.” Anderson said, “but we’re also seeing a lot of backlash like in the #MeToo movement with people not believing survivors.” The book strikes a balance between prose and poetry. Her style is clear and poignant, and her story is powerful. Not only does she talk about difficult, raw topics, but she does it in a way where it also flows in a seamless, beautiful way. “The English language is such a powerful song, and just finding those key phrases and words, you get to concentrate language.” Anderson said, “What it creates for the reader is these breaths, these interstitial spaces in between the words where the reader gets to breathe and you don’t have that in chapter breaks.” Anderson and Wolitzer’s conversation is expected to be both moving and inspiring. It’s definitely a must-see whether or not you’ve read either author’s books. Their conversation will be relevant to issues and movements that surround “Shout” and “Speak” like rape culture, societal norms and pressures, and the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements. “We have a responsibility as a culture to come to some common understanding for what consent is,” Anderson said. “If we don’t have conversations about it, we can’t make it better.” Anderson and Wolitzer will be at the Fairfield University bookstore on Monday, March 11 at 7 pm. Tickets are $5 for students and are available Photo Taken from @fairfieldubooks Instagram on the bookstore website.

Student reading "Shout."

Fairfield United Fashion Show Takes Us Back in Time By Brandon Robles Contributing Writer The Oak Room in the John A. Barone Campus Center was transformed into high fashion experience for the Fairfield United Fourth Annual Cultural Fashion and Talent Showcase. With a set up of chairs forming an aisle in the center, this formed the runway for models and participants could give their performances. At the end of the aisle was a piano, which would be used for the first performance of the show. DJ Akash was already blasting music near the left of the entrance with a food table on the right. With hosts Patrick Setiadi ‘20 and Yann Konan ‘20 taking the stage, I took a seat in the front and waited for the fashion show to begin. The show as a whole was an interesting array of talent. In total, there were five modeling groups, two musical acts, two dancing segments and a skit. A wide array of clubs were involved, such as the South Asian Student Association, Distinguished Gentlemen, Fairfield Alliance, Black Student Union and Remixx with coverage by the Movie Makers Club. The clothing presented at the show showcased the variety of cultures that reside on campus, all vibrant and iconic in appearance. The South Asian Student Association, Distinguished Gentlemen, Fairfield Alliance, and Black Student Union made an Brandon Robles/ TheMirror Brandon Robles/ TheMirror especially impressive mark on attendees. The dancing segments were energetic Students modeling diverse fashions. and proved to be quite a display for the audience. The skit that was performed by Performances for Change tackled the idea of abortion tions have modified their flags over time. If people weren’t up for games, they could also head to in the modern age of political and cultural taboo. Using strong statements, the skit explored the the dining table, which housed a variety of cultural foods. Yucca fries, Jamaican beef patties, and debate of what the mother thinks versus what other people believe about her situation. beef empanadas are only a few of the selections made available thanks to Sodexo. During a pause in the show, attendees were encouraged to go to three games set up in tables At the end of the day, the students provided entertainment that the audience enjoyed. Orbeside the piano, which was used by student Amka Amgalan to perform Für Elise at the top of ganized by Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Program Coordinator Asha Perry, perthe show. The games consisted of a cup stacking challenge, a fishing game, and a flag challenge. formers were able to host a well-thought event with their ideas and backgrounds. When the While the cup-stacking game is basic and simple as it is, the others have interesting origins. The event finally finished, the audience was welcome to take on the room as a free dance as well confishing game takes some inspiration from the Japanese goldfish scooping game, which consists tinuing to play games. I left the Oak Room at the conclusion, reflecting on how well-represented of paper nets to catch goldfish. This game consisted of fake fish for contestants to catch for minorities in Fairfield’s community are. candy. The flag game was quite interesting, as it tests one’s knowledge of past flags, as some na-

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Daphne Willis to Perform Powerful Concert Photo Taken from @daphnewillismusic Instagram

By Andrew Murphy Contributing Writer

Daphne Willis posing for a profile picture.

On Thursday, March 7, Daphne Willis will be performing a free concert in the Lower Level of the John A. Barone Campus Center. Counseling and Psychological Services, along with the Collegiate Recovery Program, has organized this performance from Willis because of her well-known work in spreading positive messages to those people affected by addiction. Willis is a singer, songwriter, musician and speaker from Speakers for Change, an organization focused on helping those suffering from addiction. Through her work as a musician and a speaker, Daphne passionately works to spread messages of support and hope for those affected by addiction. “She has a wonderful energy, relevance, stage presence, and ability to connect with a diverse audience with ease,” said Lisa Arnold, Clinical

Director of Counseling and Psychological Services. “She conveys hope and resilience through her songwriting and her talent, and she will be an incredibly positive inspiration to our students who are struggling with similar issues,” continued Arnold. “She’s unlike any other entertainer that we’ve brought to campus.” Willis’ passion for her music stems from her own personal hardships with addiction and mental health. She details these struggles in much of her work, including both her musical material and her spoken content. Her emotional piano ballad “Somebody’s Someone” serves as one example of this ability to spread her messages of perseverance against addiction, mental health and personal struggle in general. This song, an anthem of sorts for this fight against addiction and mental health, accurately encompasses the message that both she and Speakers for Change work to convey: that you matter and you’re not alone. Counseling and Psychological Services has sponsored this event with the intent of bringing awareness to the resources available to those struggling with addiction, but in general, they hope to set-up deliver a night filled with support and inspiration to all. All students, faculty and staff are welcomed to join this free concert where Willis will be both singing and speaking throughout the night on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in the Lower Level BCC.

Five Oscar Winners You Should Definitely See By Tyler Zikias Contributing Writer The Academy always finds a way to nominate some of the best films a year has to offer, but select the most wide appealing choices as winners. The 91st Academy Awards saw “Green Book” win Best Picture, Spike Lee win his first Oscar and Olivia Colman upset the heavily favored Glenn Close for Best Actress. Bottom line is that there were a lot of great films that took home awards (no, not you “Bohemian Rhapsody”), but there are still several films nominated for various awards that are certainly worth your time. Looking back on the year 2018, these are the four films out of all of the nominees I would absolutely recommend. “BlacKKKlansman:” Won Best Adapted Screenplay; Nominated for Best Original Score, Best Editing, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Adam Driver), and Best Picture. I believe that “BlacKKKlansman,” given the Academy’s selection for Best Picture, should have been the film to take home the award. It is a poignant, stunning and incredibly relevant piece of filmmaking and is absolutely Spike Lee’s best film since “Do The Right Thing.” The performances are incredible all across the board and Spike Lee’s talent for creating films with a powerful agenda is on full display here. While the Academy chose to pick “Green Book,” a film that tackles race in a certainly more heartfelt way, “BlacKKKlansman” would have certainly been the more powerful choice with a stronger, more intent stance on combating racism. “Green Book” labels racism as an issue of the past, while “BlacKKKlansman” treats the topic has a force that is still present in today’s world. If the Academy wanted to start a conversation regarding this issue, “BlacKKKlansman” should have been the way to go. “The Favourite:” Won Best Actress (Olivia Colman); Nominated for Best Original Screenplay, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Two Best Supporting Actress Nominations (Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone) and Best Picture. “The Favourite” tremendously balances the power struggle between the three main characters with a solid dose of comedy that make this a blast to watch. This might be my favorite film nominated for an Oscar this year, solely because I can’t think of anything really wrong with it. Everything on screen feels incredibly authentic. The castle hallways are long and grand, accentuated by the expert camera work. Director Yorgos Lanthimos breathes life into these characters and creates a briskly paced and effortlessly interesting journey. This was probably my pick for Best Picture this year. “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse:” Won Best Animated Feature. I’m sure everyone has either seen or heard about this film, and rightfully so. This new take on Spider-Man is an actionpacked, visually stunning, hilarious time at the movies. The animation is groundbreaking in the sense that it is probably the best animated movie of all time. I’ve never seen a piece of animation is that has more thought or content packed into every frame than “Into The Spider-Verse.” The story is also well written and powerful. If I was a kid when this movie came out, this film would probably be my scripture. This film is absolutely worth a watch, if you like Spider-Man or not. “Free Solo:” Won Best Documentary Feature. My experience watching “Free Solo” might be the most uneasy I have felt in a theater this year. If you haven’t heard of this film, it follows Alex Honnold, a rock climber who attempts to “free solo” El Capitan in Yosemite. Yes, that’s a jagged rock face and yes, he doesn’t have any harnesses or support. The entire last act of the film is jaw dropping and intense because you don’t know if you’re actually going to watch this guy fall to his death. The cinematography captures the event and the essence of Yosemite in grand detail. This film is definitely worth a watch if you love incredible feats and beautiful landscapes. Overall, I’d give all these films a A grade.

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Sunglasses: The Accessory Everyone Needs By Eleanor Davis Editor-in-Chief at the Point There is such a fine, fine line between sunglasses that make--and sunglasses that just absolutely break a look. That’s Creativ eComm probably the reason ons/Pix abay I own over 15 pairs of different sunglasses. Different shapes and colors give me the choice to match my sunnies to my outfit. I personally take my fashion advice from celebrities I look up to: Kanye West, Bella Hadid, Danielle Bernstein (@weworewhat) and Arielle Charnas (@somethingnavy). I’m extremely deliberate when it comes to sunglasses. I pair gold jewelry with my RayBan Hexagonal Flat Lenses. I curl my hair and wear pink blush and light colors and throw on my light blue and clear Warby Parkers. I wear LF and a pop of red and slide a pair of black skinny cat eye glasses down to the tip of my nose. Some days my mood decides my sunglasses, and some days my sunglasses decide my mood. My favorite sunglasses in my collection are: Ray-Ban wayfarers in honey, Ray-Ban hexagonal flat lenses, The Haskells by Warby Parker and Quay Australia’s black High Keys. I love finding new brands and trying new styles and while the styles I wear and love rotate a lot, the brands I love tend to always stay the same. Ray-Ban is a highly reliable brand with great customer service, warranty plans, and they’ll always tighten and clean your glasses for free in any store. While their glasses are on the more expensive side, the quality of what you’re getting is high. My second favorite brand is Warby Parker. Founded in 2010, this is a brand that goes above and beyond. For every pair of glasses you purchase they give one away to someone in need. Their glasses are affordable, fashionable, and they come out with new styles weekly. For a trendier pair of sunglasses I always head to Quay. They partner with celebrities all the time and their styles directly correlate with what’s trendy at the moment. Sunglasses are an important part of my wardrobe; they block the sun, the haters, and pull together any outfit. I’m not done buying sunglasses (despite my parents and brother’s pleading with me to stop). The next pair of glasses I absolutely NEED are Givenchy GV7057s. They’re the most adorable aviators with little stars adorned around the top rims.

Recently I’ve been obsessing over stars and these will definitely be my next purchase. Next week I’ll be talking stars, jeans, and gold accessories. All my love, Eleanor Davis

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The Mirror Abroad: Eileen's Exciting Adventures By Eileen Michaud Abroad Columnist One of the most interesting ways to explore a new city is to shop in places frequented by locals. In these establishments, one can glean the unique flavor of the culture by observing the ways that shoppers interact with merchants, seeing the items that are commonly displayed and purchased and trying out some of the vendors’ products. In Florence, one of these unique locations is the Mercato Sant’Ambrogio. This tented outdoor market offers a colorful array of the freshest produce from all around Tuscany, the region of Italy in which Florence is located, as well as further regions of Italy. If one is to know anything about Italian cuisine and food culture, it is that Italians take great pride in the local origins, seasonality and quality of their produce. This market bears truth to this food culture in the variety and freshness of produce sold for incomparably cheap prices! As testament to my claim that this is indeed the best fruit and vegetable market around, I frequently buy bundles of lettuce that are so fresh there are still specks of fresh dirt in their roots after having been harvested from the earth. There is nothing like it! Piled neatly in baskets and kiosks that run the length of the tent, dozens of categories of produce are proudly presented, including the sweetest, ripest strawberries I have ever tasted, soft green artichokes with delicate purple veining and multicolored varieties of lettuce. Abundant baskets filled with bright clementine oranges electrify the produce landscape along with fire-engine red tomatoes. After having discovered this market, I visit twice every week to pick up my produce for the next couple of days. The one downside (if I can even call it that!) of buying produce at the peak of its freshness is that it does not last as long as supermarket produce, which is often times sold under-ripe since these products are shipped far-off locales. If anything, this circumstance along with the unbelievably amazing taste of the fruits and vegetables has made me crave more when I run out!

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Selection of fruits and vegetables available in Italy.

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Inkwell Spotlight The Problems of Purity By Brandon Robles Contributing Writer at The Inkwell

So I made myself new As what all worshippers do Caught in an awkward place As all teenage boys do

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You watch these people With their problems and panic Yet you make me sick With every problem not manic

My new self is to be pure To be wary of things That worshippers find wrong But

Explain how that man So cold and dirty That needs your help Doesn’t deserve it

All is wrong This world, their lessons Even this piece I am writing How maddening it is!

Give me an answer And don’t try to avoid it You made me obedient Yet not so complicit

How can a world be pure Be free of things they find wrong When all you watch Is where things go wrong

You make me ashamed While one case it is so But make everything wrong And there is nothing pure at all.

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What to Eat and What Not to Eat When You're Sick By Sabrina Trueheart Nutrition Columnist It seems as though everybody is sick. Living in close quarters with several other people and sharing bathrooms is a reality most of us at Fairfield University face, and typically that’s what gets us feeling under the weather. It can be difficult to get all the nutrients you need while feeling sick. Eating and even staying hydrated is not the first thing on your mind when we catch a cold or have the flu. You may even ask yourself, “What am I supposed to be eating or drinking to feel better?” Fortunately, there are plenty of foods and drinks available in places as convenient as the Stag Shop to help build your immunity and soothe your symptoms. Here’s what to eat and drink (as well as what not to eat and drink) when you are feeling sick. Eat: Chinese Food You now have the perfect excuse to order Chinese food. Chinese food is loaded with immune system boosters such as ginger, turmeric and garlic. As an added bonus, if you order spicy Chinese food, your mouth and throat will be so hot that you might just forget about how much your throat hurts. Lastly, spicy food will help clear out those sinuses. Stay Away From: Dairy Milk, yogurt and any other dairy product you might eat daily is best avoided when you catch a cold or the flu. Not to make your stomach churn, but the ingredients found in dairy cause mucus to thicken in the throat, making it harder for those symptoms to go away. Drink: Tea Many of us love a good cup of tea when we are sick. Many flavors of tea are made with immune-boosting ingredients, such as citrus, ginger and lemon. Plus, you can add honey to your tea, which soothes the throat. Stay Away From: Caffeine and Alcohol Caffeine is the start to many college students’ days, but when you are sick, it is best to stay away from it. While it can wake you up, it can make you more dehydrated as well. This is also the case with alcohol, so if you are of age and planning on having a fun weekend out, maybe stay away from drinking while you are still under the weather. Eat: Soup Chicken noodle soup is one of the best known cures for the common cold and other illnesses because the ingredients are anti-inflammatory, causing your nasal passages to clear up and the constant nose-blowing to die down. Plus, it keeps you hydrated since soup is liquid.

"The Bachelor" Gets Heated in the Newest Season By Alle Scanlon Assistant Vine Editor Emeritus

Cassie, and although it was a nice, genuine conversation between a father and his daughter, I can’t help but feel that there was some manipulation here. Cassie’s dad kept trying to tell her that she SPOILER ALERT! If you have not watched the latest episode of should not have any doubts and that she should just know that “The Bachelor” you may want to read this later! Colton is the one. If she doesn’t know that already, then he’s not the “The Bachelor” tea is boiling hot right now. I still can’t believe one. Cassie’s dad also told her that this is in no way what happened what happened on last night’s episode; all of Bachelor Nation is between him and her mother; that when he met Cassie’s mother, shocked and confused about what they saw, and maybe a little bit he was not looking for a relationship, rather, it just happened, and happy that they finally got to see the infamous fence-hopping scene that’s how he wants Cassie’s forever love story to happen as well. in context, since commercials have been using footage of it for weeks The problem here is that Cassie is a different person than both now. I personally have been a Bachelor fan for quite a few years now, her mother and her father, and this is not the path she chose for and I am almost positive that what occurred last night has never hapherself. Her love story does not have to be the same as her parents’, pened in the history of the show. and it should be under Cassie’s terms how she meets and ends up Those of you who did watch last night’s episode saw what hapwith the person she wants to spend her life with. Cassie is not a pened, and know that Cassie Randolph chose to leave the show after little girl anymore; she is allowed to make her own decisions, and making it to the final three girls. For a couple weeks now, I have been this ending really felt like it was decided by her father. questioning why Cassie has been unable to verbally express her feelFor the most part, I like to give every contestant the benefit ings to Colton, especially considering how far she progressed comof the doubt and think that they are genuinely on the show to find pared to other girls who have been eliminated, and that all of the love. Many of the contestants offer an explanation as to why they other girls at her point have been very transparent with their feelings. decided to go on the show, and a couple of the most popular reaI have had my doubts about Cassie even before last night’s episode, sons include that they are at a point in their lives where they are but after the pointed fingers and the “girls-aren’t-here-for-the-rightready to settle down, or they’ve had heartbreak and failure with reasons” scandal, I ultimately had restored faith in Cassie. I thought love before and are completely open to being vulnerable again, that she handled herself as well as she could have while under fire and stepping outside of their comfort zones and potentially finding there was definitely a very clear connection between her and Colton. love on “The Bachelor”/”The Bachelorette.” Before last night’s Photo Taken from @Cassierandolph Instagram I assumed she was taking it slower with saying the three words Colton episode, I had faith that Cassie’s intentions of being on the show Taken from @Cassierandolph Instagram wanted to hear most, and saving them for a time that she truly, conColton and Cassie on the beach. were pure, and that she was ready for all of what could await her, fidently knew her feelings. and cared deeply for Colton. Now, I can’t help but think that she just After last night’s episode I realize that I could not have been more wrong. Last week at home- wanted more Instagram followers. It’s such a shame, because she seemed so sincere, even when the towns, Cassie’s father was the only father out of all four girls to not give Colton a blessing to propose other girls knew that she was not ready for all of this, and also because Colton admitted that Cassie to his daughter. Some may say that Cassie’s father was the smartest dad out of all four of them for was the girl he planned on choosing in the end, and did everything he possibly could have to get having his reservations and concerns, especially considering that Colton is still seeing three other her to stay. Colton was completely blindsided and I feel terrible for him. First Becca, then his roller women simultaneously, and that this whole process takes place over the course of only six weeks. coaster relationship with Tia, and now Cassie rips his heart out? However, this is a process that Cassie willingly entered into; she knew what it would entail and that I could not even offer a guess as to what happens next week. I don’t see how Colton could conmajority of Bachelors/Bachelorettes hope to be engaged by the end of the show. Furthermore, Cassie tinue being “The Bachelor,” seeing as he revealed that Cassie was the intended winner, and she left the kept Colton in the dark about any fears that she may have developed and ended up leading him on/ show. Now, Hannah G. and Tayshia look like second options. Does Cassie come back? Does Colton misleading him into thinking that she was on the same page as him. Yes, she didn’t verbally express choose between Hannah G. and Tayshia instead? Does he stop participating in the show altogether? her feelings, but instead, she showed them, and Colton never questioned Cassie’s stance. All of these questions will be answered next week in the two-part finale on Monday and Tuesday On last night’s episode, Cassie’s father flew out to Portugal to have one last conversation with night, and a lot of unanswered questions will also be revealed on the “Women Tell All” special!

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How the Signs are Doing in Their Classes By Julia Crews Assistant News Editor

Disclaimer: The Coffee Break Team knows little to nothing about astrology and has not been certified by the Society of Astrologists to provide horoscopes.

Aries

Had two midterms last week and is now in a state of both bliss and disbelief that they somehow got the grade. Aries, when determined, is a fearsome creature, and now they get to reap the benefits of their incessant studying and talking about their midterms.

Taurus

Like a bull, Taurus puts their head down and gets the work done. If you haven’t seen Taurus in a few weeks, it’s because they’re probably studying, or recovering from studying. Take pity on them and bring them a snack. They like cookies.

Gemini

Gemini hasn’t handed in a homework assignment in roughly three weeks, but they’re somehow still doing well in all of their classes. How they do it, no one knows.

Cancer

These water sign motherly figures are too busy paying attention to everyone else’s well-being to focus on their own studies. Take a moment to breathe, Cancer. You aren’t responsible for the grades of everyone you know; just your own.

Leo

Taking a page from Cancer’s book, Leo is currently doing a five-person group project entirely on their own. However, this isn’t out of care for the others in their group; it’s because they know that the project will be the best it can be if and only if they do it alone.

Virgo

Virgo is what is called a silent studier. You never see them go to the library or take time alone to do homework, but they still mysteriously have everything done and polished before every class, and they are somehow studying hard enough to get good grades on exams. When do they find the time between class, their extracurriculars, and their active social lives? The world may never know.

Libra

Libra is in a state of denial. If no one is there to read the homework assignment, does it still have a due date? You will find them in the lounge late into the night frantically planning a paper they should have had done days before.

Scorpio

Scorpio could be a silent studier, but they’re not really studying. They are pulling it off with sheer, dumb luck, and one can’t help but respect that.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius take three times as long as it should take to do their homework because one of their tabs is always Tumblr and they’re always taking breaks to scroll for memes.

Capricorn

Capricorn is thriving. They know what they need to do, and they get it done. Their planners (and bullet journals) are so immaculately organized that they should be hanging in the Louvre.

Aquarius

Aquarius floats through life only half-aware of their surroundings. The next assignment or exam is always on their mind, but they procrastinate themselves into a state of confusion and mild panic. The ironic thing is, if they’d gotten it done earlier, they wouldn’t be this preoccupied with their schoolwork in the first place.

Pisces

Pisces is being a good little fish this Pisces season by studying their hearts out. Just keep being efficient, little fish! Creative Commons/pixabay.com

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THE MIRROR | Week of March 6, 2019

This Week in Sports:

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Weekend Update

In Case You Missed It: Wednesday, February 27th -Women's Lacrosse lost to Boston University, 16-5 Friday, March 1st -Men's Basketball defeated Marist, 59-44 Saturday, March 2nd -Men's Lacrosse lost to Rutgers, 8-4 -Women's Basketball lost to Rider, 60-53 Sunday, March 3rd -Women's Lacrosse defeated New Ham-

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Fairfield University's redshirt senior Khadidiatou Diouf earned her first All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference honor in four years, as she was named to the MAAC Third Team. Diouf 's teammate, first-year Lou Lopez-Senechal also earned MAAC recognition with a spot on the conference's All-Rookie Team. Lopez-Senechal and Diouf were Fairfield's top two scorers, averaging 11.4 and 11.1 points per game respectively. Diouf finished top-10 in the conference for rebounds, averaging 7.6 a game and was the only player in the MAAC to tally 20 rebounds in a single game, which she managed to do twice during this season. This made her the first Stag to do so since 1984. Additionally, she shot a team best .424 percent from the floor which is another feat that ranks Diouf in the most elite group of players in the conference. Fairfield will face eighth-seeded Niagara University on March 7 at 9:30 a.m. for the MAAC Championship Tournament.

shire, 14-11 -Men's Basketball lost to St. Peter's, 62-52

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Thursday, March 7th

-Women's Basketball vs. Niagara, MAAC Championship, 9:30 a.m. -Men's Basketball vs. Manhattan,

Aina March, a rookie on the Fairfield University Women's Tennis Team, recieved a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Women's Tennis Player of the Week nod. She went 3-0 this weekend as the Stags picked up two victories over La Salle and St. Josephs. March claimed up her first win with her doubles partner, Amanda Nowack, versus St. Joseph's Paige Conrad and Laura gomez at #2 Doubles. She then won at #3 Singles against another St. Joseph's opponent (3-6, 7-6, 7-5). Her third triumph, which deemed her undefeated was at #2 Singles, thwarting La Salle's Ali Snyder (6-2, 6-3).

MAAC Championship, 7 p.m. Friday, March 8th -Women's Lacrosse vs. Denver, 3 p.m. -Baseball vs. Delaware, 3 p.m. -Softball at Stetson Invitational, 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. (DH)

In this week's issue... Men's Lacrosse Crushes Siena, 21-15 (Pg. 14)

- Men's Basketball Sells Out Senior Night (Pg.15)

- Women's Lax Snaps New Hampshire's Winning Streak (Pg. 15)

-Women's Basketball Suffers Tough Loss to End Regular Season (Pg. 16)

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Men's Lacrosse Crushes Siena, 21-15

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Junior attacker Dylan Beckwith set a person best of 9 points, which is also a Rafferty Stadium venue record.

Siena answered with two goals of their own, both coming from midfielder Eric Munn as Jack Kiernan also picked up an assist on their first goal. In an strategic frenzy Fairfield then scored 10 straight goals, blowing the contest out of the water. The Siena defense had no answers as the Stags seemed to gain offensive possessions at will as Fairfield scored 13 goals and 18 shots on goals compared to just four goals and nine shots. Siena picked up momentum in the third quarter, scoring five goals but Fairfield replied with five goals of their own as the score reached 18-8 at the end of the third quarter. The Stags did indeed regain control amidst the Saints rejuvenated offense in the second half. “I was really proud that our team had this offensive outburst but I think we could have handled the second half better,” said Head Coach Andy Copelan. Beckwith finished with nine points, of which five of them were goals. “I just try to lead by example and act like I’ve been there before,” said Beckwith. The Stags now are 2-2 and face Georgetown University on Saturday, March 9.

By Patrick Getz Sports Editor Emeritus The Fairfield Men’s Lacrosse team won by a score of 21-15 against Siena College, which was the highest-scoring game in Rafferty Stadium history. The team took on the Saints on a frigid yet sunny day at Rafferty where the Stags picked their second win of the season, after narrowly winning against Sacred Heart University 12-11. After an 8-4 loss to Rutgers University on March 2, Fairfield looked for vengeance and they wanted to make a statement early in the season. The Stags dominated offensive possessions in the first half, which included eight straight goals after a back-and-forth start against Siena. It took less than two minutes for Fairfield to take the lead, courtesy of midfielder Taylor Strough ‘21 tallying his first goal of the afternoon. After a penalty by the Saints, attackman Patrick Drake ‘22 scored the Stags’ second goal, which was assisted by attackman Dylan Beckwith ‘20.

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Men's Basketball Sells Out Senior Night

Photo taken from Sports Information Desk Senior forward Jonathan Kasibabu made his final home game at Alumni Hall memrable registering his sixth double-double of this season, matching his career high of 22 points and and tallying 11 assists.

By Michael Hoffman Chief Financial Officer The Fairfield Stags men’s basketball team garnered a win on senior night, Friday March 1, with a 59-44 victory over the Marist Red Foxes. The last home game of the season, could not have gone any better for Fairfield, as they sent the seniors out on a high note. "Tonight was special," said Jonathan Kasibabu ‘19 after the game. "You don't know how fast this [his career] goes. I remember like it was yesterday when me and Matija stood right over there on this court and shot together the first day we came on campus,” explained Kasibabu, “And walking to the bench after getting the W and hearing the crowd's support was very special to me." It was fitting that on senior night that all three seniors started, and all contributed to the victory. Fairfield was lead by Kasibabu, who would not be denied in his

last home game at Fairfield. Kasibabu tied his career high with 22 points on 10-17 shooting, while also adding 11 boards to set the tone for the Stags. Senior Matija Milin put up double digit points for the first time all season, putting up 12 points on 5-8 shooting. Milin also grabbed four rebounds and dished out three assists. Senior Thomas Nolan played a season high nine minutes in his first start of the season. Kasibabu and Milin scored each of Fairfield’s first 18 points, sending a sold out Alumni Hall crowd into a frenzy. The Stags dominated this game from start to finish, never trailing at all. The Stags went into the locker room after the first half up 32-20 while shooting a remarkable 50 percent from the field. Fairfield kept padding that lead in the second half, and extended their lead to 19 points after a 7-0 run to start the half, capped by a jumper from Kasibabu. Marist cut the lead all the way down to 5, but a 10-0 run finish by the Stags capped off their victory.

Head coach Sydney Johnson had a lot to say about his senior group. "All year, I've told anyone that would listen how important Jonathan is to this team," said Coach Johnson. "We can't do anything without Jon offensively or defensively because he is that much of an influence on the team. Matija is team first, all day every day. All he cares about is winning. It's been fun to see his impact on the guys because he just cares about the team,” explained Johnson. “Tom is one of my favorite people because he has work hard for us. He celebrates the success of his teammates more than anyone. And because he plays so hard every day, I'm going to miss him.” Next up for the Stags is the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament that kicks off on Thurs. March 7 against the Manhattan Jaspers (10-20, 8-10). Now the success of the season is on the line every night, it is truly high stakes for the Fairfield Stags.

Women's Lax Snaps New Hampshire's Winning Streak By Julia Lanzillotta Sports Editor The Fairfield University Women’s Lacrosse Team (4-2) hosted the University of New Hampshire (3-2) for a noon game on Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium on Sunday, March 3. The Stags managed to snag a 14-11 win over their opponents, after narrowly escaping New Hampshire’s 1-point deficit three different times. This victory snapped UNH’s three game winning streak and ended Fairfield’s two game losing streak. A driving force on the field was No. 1 Graduate student Brooke Gallagher.. The reigning MAAC Offensive Player of The Week registered a whopping 7 points. The midfielder led her team in assists (3), goals (4) and points (7) for the game while also dominating her team’s leaderboard in total assists (11) and total points (22). No. 22 senior Taylor Mitchell trailed closely behind Gallagher, earning her 16th career hat trick. This puts Mitchell atop her teammates with 16 goals in 6 games this season. Rookie Cameryn Dera ‘22 dished out her first assist as a collegiate athlete. A quartet of underclassmen defensive stars included Kennedy Photo taken from Sports Information Desk Slater ‘21, Keyla Bay ‘22, Caroline Mangan ‘22 and Maggie Reynolds ‘21. Three turnovers were Rookie Conquest is pictured in the cage. Conquest had an even save percentage of .500% against the University of New Hampshire. accredited to senior Erin Mammele. Defensively, Fairfield stayed strong to protect the cage, however Olivia Conquest ‘22 proved to hold her own, in the season. Field stated, “It wasn’t that we played perfectly, but we got big stops and turnovers scooping three ground balls and posting 11 saves. when we needed them and scored clutch goals when we needed them.” This shows great promise Fairfield and New Hampshire were tied for shots on goal (15), caused turnovers (10) and potential from Fairfield’s Women’s Lacrosse this season. and free-position shots (5). Fairfield will have the home-field advantage for the next two games before travelling to Head Coach Laura Field expressed her approval of Fairfield’s play on Sunday to the Fairfield ath- a fellow Connecticut school to compete against Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. The Stags letics website, but was sure to include that there is room for improvement at such an early point will face off next on Fri. March 8 against the Denver University Pioneers at 3:00 p.m..

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Women's Basketball Suffers Tough Loss on Senior Night to End Regular Season

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By Julia Lanzillotta Sports Editor Seniors Casey Foley, Khadidiatou Diouf and Kendra Landy of the Fairfield University Women’s Basketball Team (10-19) played their last game at Alumni Hall on Saturday, March 2 against Rider University (18-11). The Stags fell to the Broncs 60-53, securing their place as the ninth seed in the upcoming Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships. Fairfield’s Championship run will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 7 in Albany, NY. Less than a minute into the game, Foley sunk a three-pointer to get the scoring started. Fairfield blew an 8-point lead when their score remained stagnant at 12 while Rider rushed ahead, finishing the quarter just one point ahead of the home team, 13-12. The second 10-minute stretch of the game ended with the Stags back on top, 32-22, which would be the largest score difference of the entire match. The double-digit advantage into half-time was important for Fairfield’s morale. First-year forward, Lou Lopez-Senechal (20 pts.), and guard Sam Kramer ‘20 (11 pts.) led the team in points and aided in regaining the lead late in the fourth. They managed to maintain the upper hand until, with only two minutes and 52 seconds left, Rider one-upped them 51-50 following an 8-0 run. “When it starts to get uncomfortable for us, we can’t crack, we can’t

start to change what we’ve been doing, especially if it has been working the whole rest of the game,” explained Landy, “We have to be able to keep our mindset stable the entire way.” This sentiment is a useful one as they go into the final and most important tournament of the season. Lopez-Senechal’s trio of free-throws knotted the score at 53, leaving her team with just 68 seconds to secure a victory. Ultimately, Fairfield let up 7 points and Rider’s Stella Johnson capped the score 60-53. Fairfield’s head coach Joe Frager expressed his disappointment in the match’s outcome, but remained optimistic with only five days before their playoff appearance. “I badly wanted this game for these guys and they played extremely hard. They made some mistakes defensively and offensively down the stretch but everyone’s slate gets wiped clean right now. Everybody’s 0-0 going into the postseason,” said Frager. When asked about the team’s overall style of play during March 2nd’s afternoon match, Foley made sure to praise hear teammates, saying, “I think that we played with a lot of enthusiasm to start- and energy and confidence. Clearly we play really well when that happens.” The guard tallied 3 steals and 5 assists for herself, and seemed prepared to do all that she could to take lead teammates to a victory for her last ride.

Contributed by Sports Information Desk The team's seniors and their families were honored for their hard work and dedication during a pre-game ceremony.