The Fairfield Mirror

Making the move from red to green: How Fairfield and other athletic departments help the environment

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Before its renovation in 2002, the grass Varsity Field just outside the Fairfield University Quad was browning and unused. Today the grass of what is now Lessing Field stands out as a bright green beacon in the forefront of the campus after a lengthy renovation.

Does Recycling Really Matter?

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You are walking to class when you finish a bottle of iced tea. You decide to walk the extra steps to put the empty glass in the recycling bins that seem to have cropped up all over campus. You feel satisfied that you've helped the environment, since the glass will now be reused.

Economy or Environment? India's predicament

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The honking intensifies. Auto rickshaws, motorcycles, cars, and buses all all emerge onto the already overcrowded roads. The morning commute progresses in this way - past shanty villages and shops, beggars, and the dust and soot emitted from renovation projects - amidst the poverty that is, but not for long, India.

Town-gown relations: No day at the beach

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The number one school in 2002. Number three in 2003. Again, ranked first in 2004.

Most colleges would boast such high rankings given by the Princeton Review. But in this case, not Fairfield, which received top rankings for the worst town-gown relations among the off-campus community.

Wrecked-plex: Weight room in need of revamp

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Unsanitary. Broken. Ineffective.

These are the words the FUSA Senate used to describe the weight room in its proposal to Dean of Students Tom Pellegrino concerning possible renovations for the Recreation Complex.

The Rec Plex, especially the weight room in the lower level, has been an area of concern for students who use it frequently, due to its unkempt state and run-down equipment.

News Briefs

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

FAIRFIELD

Women's basketball coach
to receive high honors
One year after being named the new head coach of Fairfield's women basketball team, Joe Frager was inducted into the Connecticut Women's Basketball Hall of Fame last Wednesday night.
Frager, who has been a part of women's basketball in Connecticut for the past 20 years, has coached at the collegiate and scholastic level.

Stayin' alive ... Va-va-Vegas??

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Studio 54 made a comeback this Saturday in the form of a bridal party, clad in pink sequins, big hair, bell-bottoms and big bubble shades, which strutted onto The Point for Mock Wedding, a cherished senior tradition.

A '70s-inspired Vegas theme bedazzled the bride, groom, priest, bride's parents, groom's parents, flower girl, ring bearer, bridesmaids and groomsmen in front of about 350 seniors who gathered on The Point for the semi-formal ceremony.

Women as catalysts for change: New organization starts micro-lending fund

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Imagine being able to donate to female entrepreneurs on the other side of the world, to actually track where your donation goes and choose which projects to support. Then, after a few months, you will get your full donation back and be able to choose another project to fund.

Relay raises over $30,000

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the second annual Relay for Life drew to a close, Megan Steel '08 reflected back on the successful night.

"There was lots to do, hundreds of people and some wonderful speakers," she said.

Over 300 people from the University community united to participate in the 12-hour event that was held in the Birkenstock Fieldhouse Friday night.

E-mail vs. office hours: Students lose interaction, gain convenience

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gone are the days when professors would sit in their office for hours, waiting for students to show up at their doors. With e-mail as an easy alternative, fewer students are taking advantage of the professors' required office hours.

Through e-mail, professors are essentially always available to their students, for it allows student-teacher communication in the evenings and on weekends.

Mom, Dad ... I'm in jail

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I have to admit that when I first heard that Fairfield was trying to put on a Jail 'n' Bail fund-raiser, I didn't think it would work.

With warrants for $5 and bail set at a maximum of $500, it seemed like way too much money for students to want to contribute, especially since Jail 'n' Bail was an entirely new concept.

Mirror 2007-2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Here is a look at the Best and Worst of what happened this year.

Letter to the Editor: The Mirror takes the wrong road

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

To the Editor:

Over my four years [at Fairfield], I've had the joy and pleasure of opportunities that span across the University's offerings.

To name them would immediately convey to the reader [that] I am cocky. To not list them would encourage the thought, 'What gives this guy the right?' So, we'll leave it at this: I've seen a lot here.

Editorial: Fairfield shows activism

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

At the end of each school year, Mirror editorial boards have traditionally raised concerns about lost student traditions or condemned the administration for something it failed to do. Yet, complaints and constant woes of apathy and myopic thinking have been challenged with a strong year of student activism.

Senior Street Beat What's your favorite memory from your four years here at Fairfield?

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"It's a tie between freshmen year Thursdays at Clubhouse or senior year Mock Wedding. Either way, all 4 years have been amazing!"

-- Keith Morris '08

"This year when Townhouse 111 surprised my house, 141, with a sexy underwear party. They weren't much to look at, but those guys sure can belly dance.

Harold and Kumar can't 'escape' the laughter

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

John Cho and Kal Penn return in this sequel to 2004's Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. Stereotyped as a "stoner comedy," the heroes will be chased around the U.S. instead of chasing down burgers.

"Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay" picks up where the original ended.

Summer Movies Preview

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Maybe it's just me, but I think that everyone looks forward to the summer movies every year. They're always the best and most anticipated of the year, and this summer is no different. Though most summer filmscapes are usually dominated by sequels, 2008 seems to be the year of the adaptations, with five comic books being adapted into movies, along with a novel, an early '60s anime and two television shows.

The sounds of summer

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's that time of year again. The time when the sun shines bright, the jackets come off and finals are wrapping up. Summertime holds a special place in everyone's heart for a variety of reasons. For me, it's the summer music festivals that get me pumped up for the semester end.

Cinefest: Is it time for change?

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As May draws near, the Media Center is preparing to hold its fourth annual Cinefest Fairfield: A one night showcase of the most exemplary student work produced in the past school year. Every year, Cinefest shows a range of short films from senior capstones to those made in film making classes to short animated, live action or experimental pieces.

Saving the environment, one celebrity at a time

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

They influence what we wear, what we eat, what we say and how we say it. And now, they are beginning to influence our environmental views and concerns.

These people being referred to are the stars and celebrities of Hollywood.

Today, the influence from the pop culture world is coming from all around us.

Be wary of your Facebook: Profile could affect your job status

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Shirt tucked in? Check. Hair in place? Check. Look at Facebook pictures to make sure they are not too raunchy? Check.

In the past few years, employers have been using search engines to evaluate their candidates, causing students to make sure the information posted in their Facebook profiles will not harm their image in any way.

Flip-flops: Trend or tragedy?

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the weather gets warmer, many students at Fairfield University have packed their Uggs away and brought the flip-flops out.
Many students are faced with the debate of what to wear in the morning, which is even more difficult due to the unpredictable New England weather.

Sigma Xi: Students present their final research

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last Thursday afternoon, Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society held it's 8th Annual Poster Session in the Bannow Science Center.
Students from the Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Physics and Engineering Departments presented their final projects.
The event was held from 3 to 5 p.

2008 Student Awards Ceremony

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the arrival of spring comes the time to recognize those students among us who have marked the University community in a way for which we will forever remain grateful.

Frank Fraioli, Hutch Williams, Erin Hickey, Megan Steel and Tim Dee were honored at the 2008 Student Awards Ceremony on April 23 as a way of doing just that.

HE said: Parting words from your celebrity columnists

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When I first got this position, Rec Plex Rich, a man that has been at Fairfield for the better part of the decade, told me that I had to hook up with She Said at some point during the year. With that already accomplished, I focused on providing the most accurate male perspective I could as well as some intriguing observations about college life.

SHE said: Parting words from your celebrity columnists

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I'd like to start my final column as your She Said with a congratulatory shout out to the happy couple and stars of this weekend's Mock Wedding festivities, the Slowey's. I hope the wedding night was all you dreamed it would be. If being the Adam to another person's Pecora doesn't scream true love, I don't know what does.

Softball's Brzezinski secures 300th victory

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When the softball team swept Siena in a doubleheader on April 5, Head Coach Julie Brzezinski celebrated the team's win in the first games of the MAAC season.

Little did she know, that day was more than just another victory for the Stags; Brzezinski had reached her 300th win as a Fairfield coach.

Headlines Coming to a Mirror near you in 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Expect the unexpected."

Based on what we have seen over the past eight months, that may be the only credo that aptly describes Fairfield Athletics. Women's basketball underwent a seamless transition, despite losing 517-game-winner and Fairfield legend Dianne Nolan.

The Stag Seven: A recap of the most memorable stories and moments, and a look at the year that was for Fairfield Athletics

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Frager ushers in new era for women's basketball

1 Head Coach Joe Frager had some big shoes to fill when he took over the women's basketball team this season. He replaced Dianne Nolan, head coach for 28 years, the only Division I coach the women's team had ever had, and the owner of 517 wins.

St. John's edges men's lacrosse in ECAC season-finale

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A thrilling victory over UMass, a win that ended the Stags' demoralizing eight-game losing streak, was supposed to propel the men's lacrosse team to a confident and convincing end to a chaotic season.

St. John's, though, had other plans.
In the team's final game of the season, the Stags failed to finish a stirring second half rally on the road, as the Red Storm escaped with a narrow victory, 10-8.

Women's lacrosse stunned by Marist in MAAC Finals

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The women's lacrosse team entered the MAAC Championship game with a national-best 17-game win streak, an undefeated conference record and a chance to go to the NCAA Tournament.

The Stags were coming off an 11-8 win over Iona in the MAAC semifinals, and had beaten their opponent, Marist, 11-10 in overtime earlier in the season.

Stags recruit Davis, the next big thing

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The third recruiting class of men's basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley is starting to take shape. With forward Ryan Olander and guard Jamal Turner already signed, Cooley is close to adding a third player to the mix.

Brandon Davis, a 6-foot 9-inch tall, 230 pound center from Mauldin, S.