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Financial Burden

On a rainy Friday afternoon, a bleary-eyed trader is leaving the floor of the New York Stock Exchange with a freshly lit cigarette as another haggard looking man finds the nearest bench to sit and bury his head in his hands after another dreadful day at the office. Full story

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Carmen Wong Ulrich

Right 'On the Money:'

In an age of economic disarray, financial uncertainty and a stock market meltdown, the financial world is turning to a former Fairfield Stag to lead it through this financial fog into the promised land of prosperity. Full story

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Euro Trip

Stags set sail for Europe

Sabra Wrice ’08 graduated as one of the top scorers in women’s basketball history, while Meka Werts ’08 provided a spark off the bench for the Stags. Now both players have brought their games overseas to play professionally. Full story

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Mike Falzone

Sounds from the Underground

Mike Falzone        An act that has been covered several times by The Mirror, Mike Falzone '06 is an artist of whom the Fairfield campus should be familiar. Full story

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Themed Housing

Themed housing takes living beyond the typical dorms

When most Fairfield students think about housing on campus, their thoughts immediately go to dorm life on the quad, in the townhouses or at the beach. Full story

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bus

Missing the point about drunken driving

When a student first sets off to college, he or she is forewarned about the serious issues that come along with drinking and driving. Full story

News

Campus Crime Beat 10/9/08

Thursday, Oct. 2 10:54 a.m. There was a minor accident involving two cars in the Canisius lower parking lot. There were no injuries and minor damage to the cars. 11:04 a.m. Vandalism was reported in the BCC. Posters advertising a club were torn down.

Field

Friendly fire:

The Fairfield men's home soccer game versus Northeastern took place at Lessing Field on Sept. 8. The 7 p.m. start promoted the attendance of many Stags to support the men's team as they challenged the Northeastern Huskies.

Cicirelli

Student creates college tour to promote tolerance

On Thursday, Oct. 9, junior Michael Cicirelli will be the keynote speaker at the Kelley Center to begin his Project Halo college tour. He spoke to The Mirror to discuss his plans.

Mia Farrow

Actress emphasizes need for aid in Sudan

An actress may seem like an unlikely person to be spreading the word about the injustices in Darfur, Sudan. But on Monday night Mia Farrow proved that such stereotypes are wrong.

Rocky Horror

News Briefs 10/9/08

Fairfield Theater Fairfield presents "The Rocky Horror Show" Halloween weekend will mark the commencement of Theater Fairfield's season this academic year with the rock musical "The Rocky Horror Show.

Carmen Wong Ulrich

Right 'On the Money:'

In an age of economic disarray, financial uncertainty and a stock market meltdown, the financial world is turning to a former Fairfield Stag to lead it through this financial fog into the promised land of prosperity.

Bridgeport Student

The gap grows smaller

As families tighten their budgets and are forced to spend money that they planned on saving for college, it is becoming increasingly more difficult for low-income high school students to attend college.

Debt

Financial Burden

On a rainy Friday afternoon, a bleary-eyed trader is leaving the floor of the New York Stock Exchange with a freshly lit cigarette as another haggard looking man finds the nearest bench to sit and bury his head in his hands after another dreadful day at the office.

This Week in Senate 10/9/08

FUSA’s transportation committee continued to move forward this week, with the concerns of faculty, beach residents and underclassmen joining the discussion.    Dr.

Campus Life

Sprinkles

Barone Etiquette 101:

Now that all new and old Stags are finally starting to get into a routine and learning the tricks and the trades of Fairfield University, there is one thing that often times students may not know or forget about one of the most popular places on this 200-acre campus.

Rock the vote!

Last week, the Absentee Ballot & Voter Registration Drive helped 236 students submit requests for absentee ballots; dozens more students were directed to contact local authorities due to voting rules in their home state.

Ride Along

From write-ups to rounds:

At around 8 p.m. last Friday night, I met with Officer Duane Corey, who will be celebrating 10 years with Public Safety this year. When I was about to go out on patrol with him, he explained that it would be a simple evening.

Themed Housing

Themed housing takes living beyond the typical dorms

When most Fairfield students think about housing on campus, their thoughts immediately go to dorm life on the quad, in the townhouses or at the beach.

Op Smile

Rock out for smiles:

Fairfield University's new chapter of Operation Smile held its First Annual "Rock Out for Smiles" Band Night in the Levee on Friday, Oct. 2.

Coffee Break

He Said: Beach bums and belles

This column spawned as a reaction to the allegations of anyone who truly believes that “He Said is Dead.” I initially found this odd considering women usually have a problem with this column. Thus by Aristotle’s logic, this would make you all women.

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  • She said: Beach bums and belles

    When Mr. Kenney suggested this week’s topic of on-campus vs. off-campus, I realized that I would have to be fair and address both sides of the issue.

    Commentary

    Letters to the Editor

    As a new student at Fairfield, I was disheartened to read last week's letter to the editor concerning the new reusable bags on campus.

    Letters to the Editor: Going green worth every penny

    To the Editor, It seems a little ridiculous to say that someone is all for "going green" up until the point that it affects them.

    Letter to the Editor

    To the Editor, There is a fine line between a joke and an insult. Do you know what the difference between the two is? Context. The context of any situation or conversation dictates the connotation of everything said.

    Dan Stancyk

    A guide from 'He Said' past

    Hello Fairfield. For those of you who don't know me, I wrote the "He Said" column last year and I'm writing in because evidently the column died the day I graduated.

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  • Editorial: Project Halo is a go

    Not known for its population of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-sexual (LGBT) students, Fairfield University is making strides to make students aware that the LGBT community does exist, and it is something worth talking about.

    bus

    Missing the point about drunken driving

    When a student first sets off to college, he or she is forewarned about the serious issues that come along with drinking and driving.

    Sports

    A tough loss

    A bittersweet victory

    Sometimes in life, something happens that puts everything else in perspective. For the men's soccer team that something came on Saturday.

    Walking tall

    Exit 9 for Stags in Jersey

    Following a 1-0 loss at Princeton on Tuesday night, the women’s soccer team will prepare for MAAC conference play.

    United we stand

    Four straight MAAC wins for Pittenger, Volleyball

    "I'm alright with winning. It definitely feels good," Pittenger said, whose team has now won four consecutive games following a 2-9 start to the season.

    Strong side

    SHU Showdowns

    Men's rugby continued its impressive start to the season and secured the team's third road victory of the season with a hard-fought 27-15 road win over Seton Hall on Sunday afternoon.

    Field hockey bounces back, ends skid with 1-0 win over Cornell

    Fairfield field hockey bounced back from a 3-2 loss to Lock Haven on Saturday by winning a one-goal game of its own: a 1-0 victory over Cornell on Sunday afternoon at University Field.

    A RexPlex Classic: Fall intramurals season is in full swing

    With the students back on campus, that only means one thing for the Leslie C. Quick Recreational complex:  intramurals are in full swing.

    This Week in Sports - Oct. 2

    A weekly, in-depth look at Fairfield Athletics.

    Mirror Sports 3x5: Oct. 2

    Tom Cleary, Chris Simmons, and Keith Connors provide analysis and attempt to be funny.

    Entertainment

    michael moore

    Moore's 'Slacker' calls for a second uprising

    The 2004 Presidential Election. George W. Bush. John Kerry. Michael Moore.

    eagle eye

    Less like an eagle, more like an ugly duckling

    I grew impatient watching the summer previews. Films like "Eagle Eye" dazzled me with action and mystery. By fall, I was sorely let down. "Eagle Eye" will only be dazzling studio executives.

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    Weezer serves up helping of 'Pork and Beans' at MSG

    Over 16,000 fans waited anxiously last Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden in anticipation for the band of the night, Weezer.

    bb king

    Blues legend proves to be a 'King' at the Klein

    After 83 years, a case of type 2 diabetes, and over fifteen thousand live performances, B.B. king still leaves no doubt that he is and will always be the king of the Blues.     On what could be his final tour as a performer, B.B.

    Greys Anatomys back for another season

    Grey’s Anatomy is back. That means all you crazy fanatics like myself can stop popping in your season 1 DVDs and quoting Meredith voice-overs, and instead spend some quality time in front of your TV drooling over the new drama at Seattle Grace.

    miracle at st anna

    Far from a "Miracle"

    The name, Miracle at St. Anna, brings to mind divine intervention, the hand of God coming down to correct all the wrongs, and the romantic sense of connection with the divine. But basically, you expect a miracle.