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Week of April 29, 2015

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Vol. 40 Iss. 24

Clam Jam continues tradition at new location

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By Catherine Veschi News Editor Perhaps the most popular event among Fairfield students, this year’s Clam Jam once again served as a final hurrah for students at the end of the spring semester. On Saturday, April 25, Fairfield students crowded Penfield Beach for this annual celebration. However, this year’s Clam Jam was very different from previous year’s. Due to the controversy raised by last year’s Clam Jam and the Fairfield residents’ disapproval of the event, Fairfield sought a new

location for this year’s Clam Jam. The location was thus moved from Lantern Point to Penfield Beach. In addition, this year’s Clam Jam was sponsored by the university rather than being organized by senior students living on the beach. As many students know, a couple of weeks before the event, Clam Jam received harsh feedback from students due to the quickness with which the tickets sold out. As a result, many underclassmen were unable to attend the event, resulting in a Clam Jam comprised primarily of juniors and

seniors. Once again, Clam Jam was monitored by the security team G-Force. Town officials reported few incidents at Clam Jam. Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara reported to the CT Post that “I think what we’ve shown this year is this event is transitioning from an, at times, disruptive event to one where Fairfield University students can enjoy themselves, and yet continue the harmony of the neighborhood.” Junior Taylor Rosello felt that the police force present at the beach was effective in maintaining

a safe atmosphere at the event. “The event was incredibly controlled, but not to the extent where people were afraid to show up,” said Rosello. “It allowed us all to have a good time without worrying about getting into trouble.” Despite the negative criticism students attributed to the event ahead of time, many students, including Mikey Therrien ’15 and Lauren Brodeur ‘15, found the free beer and food provided at the event to be beneficial. Junior Cristina Boyle also enjoyed the event, saying that she “thought Clam Jam was a great ex-

perience. I loved the idea of having the Spring Concert on the beach during the event.” Boyle however felt that “the opening act could have been different. Every spring, there is always a rapper in the Spring Concert. If there was a pop or rock artist who opened instead of Kyle, I think I would have enjoyed the event more.” Several students, however, found the set-up of Clam Jam to be inconvenient for the purposes of the event. One end of the beach READ

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Reed elected as first lay president of Saint Joseph’s University By Catherine Veschi News Editor Mark C. Reed ‘96, the current senior vice president and chief of staff at Fairfield University, has recently been elected by Saint Joseph’s University’s Board of Trustees as its 28th president and first lay president. Like Fairfield, Saint Joseph’s is one of the nation’s 28 Jesuit colleges and universities. On July 1, Reed will succeed Saint Joseph’s current president C. Kevin Gillespie, S.J. who announced back in August that he would be stepping down from his position after a three-year term. For Edward W. Moneypenny ‘64, chair of Saint Joseph’s Board of Trustees, Reed was selected for his “lifelong commitment to Jesuit values and mission, and his outstanding record as a leader in Catholic higher education.” Reed is eager to take over his new

position at Saint Joseph’s saying, “I am deeply inspired by its Jesuit, Catholic heritage, its reputation for academic excellence and its dedication to serving the surrounding community and the world beyond its borders. I look forward to working with the University’s outstanding faculty and staff to help fully realize its mission.” Of Reed’s election as the new president of Saint Joseph’s, President of Fairfield University Father Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. said, “While we will miss Mark, conscious of his remarkable contributions to Fairfield over the last 20 years, his appointment at Saint Joseph’s is also a source of pride for us as a Jesuit institution that has prepared one of its own for such a leadership position, and it is a very positive development for Mark and for the community of Saint Joseph’s.” Reed is from Philadelphia, where Saint Joseph’s is located, and graduated

from Saint Joseph’s Prep. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics at Fairfield, served as a Fairfield University Student Association president and was the recipient of the Loyola Medal, an award given to a senior who exemplifies the values Jesuit education. Reed went on to earn his master’s degree in education in secondary school administration at Boston College, an MBA at Fairfield and his education doctorate from University of Pennsylvania. In addition to acting as the senior vice president and chief of staff at Fairfield, Reed has served as Fairfield’s interim vice president for university advancement, vice president for administration and student affairs, vice president for student affairs and associate vice president and dean of students. Reed’s presidential inauguration ceremony will be held at Saint Joseph’s in the fall.

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Quad Jam yields low attendance By Britta Gunneson Assistant News Editor As a means of providing an alternate activity for students, primarily underclassmen, not able to purchase tickets to Clam Jam, Quad Jam was organized by the collaborative efforts of the Fairfield University Student Association, Student Involvement and Fairfield @ Night. The event, which took place on April 25, included free food, crafts, games and inflatables such as an obstacle course and human foosball. According to Colleen Wilson, ‘11, program coordinator for Student Programs & Leadership Development, the event was held to give students unable to attend Clam Jam something to look forward to for the weekend. “We figured it would get a lot of traffic in the Quad. Spring Fest was really successful last weekend, and used the same space, so it was a good choice for the event,” said Wilson. Freshman Troy Trauger agreed that the initial idea of Quad Jam was a great idea. “I thought it would be just like Spring Fest – there would be games, food, tons of people and activities,” said Trauger. However, what many students experienced was very different than the expectations noted by the facilitators. Freshman Caitlyn Dour thought that the event did not receive as much attendance as it should have. “I was upset no one went, but

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it wasn’t really a hyped-up event, and felt like a repeat of the previous weekend. Plus, a lot of kids had already made plans to go home or do other things for the weekend,” said Dour. Other students did not feel that the event had enough activities to occupy students. Freshman John Nikas felt that the event’s low attendance was due to a lack of activities. “There wasn’t much to do there. I suppose the weather wasn’t the best that day, but it was pretty much dead. If it was a ploy to make

up for Clam Jam, we should get a separate, well-planned day,” said Nikas. It was also noticed that the event wasn’t being organized by various student organizations on campus. “The most disappointing thing was the lack of involvement people had for the event. It didn’t have the same community feel as Spring Fest,” said Trauger. In response to student feedback for the event, FUSA Director of Programming Connor Goz ‘17 noted that the event was different

than originally planned. “One challenge for this event was that it was put together fairly quickly. We actually had an entirely different event organized before finding out that the company we were using for it had the wrong date and could no longer do that. Hopefully next year we’ll just have to plan one event and be able to start planning it earlier.” However, the students that attended enjoyed many of the available activities, in particular the inflatable games. “I really liked the

obstacle course and the bungee run course. The human foosball game didn’t make much sense though,” said Dour. The food provided included free popcorn and hot dogs from Super Duper Weenie. “You can always count on the hot dog truck as being a favorite for students,” said Nikas. Trauger enjoyed the crafts and activities put on by Fairfield @ Night. “I got to decorate a mug. That was cool. Now I have a sweet mug.”

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Going bald for Saint Baldrick’s By Angela Sammarone Managing Editor

“I thought it was a really good cause and I wanted to support it,” - John Silva ‘17

“Glad to do this event to honor anything to help the cause,” - Steven Boccia ‘18

Fairfield students reinstituted the St. Baldrick’s fundraising event after a four-year hiatus on Saturday, April 24 in the Barone Campus Center Oak Room. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which aims to fundraise for research for cures of childhood cancers, is unique from other cancer advocacy organizations in that shavees collect money from friends and family to sponsor their head shaving. Twelve students were shavees, and a total of $1,520 was raised, surpassing co-organizers William Carley ‘16 and Brianna Nunes’s ‘16 goal of $1,000. The event was organized through Residence Life, as Nunes is a Resident Assistant in Claver Hall and organized this event as one of her hall’s monthly programs. St. Baldrick’s events typically honor local children in the hopes of motivating others to support their fight. Fairfield’s event honored Brent McCreesh of Southport and Nicholas Dewey of Glastonbury. Students who attended this event had the opportunity to purchase St. Baldrick’s merchandise, enter a raffle, sign a St. Baldrick’s banner and enjoy food and music. Those in attendance also heard from Associate Professor of Nursing Eileen O’Shea who is also a pediatric nurse. “What you’re doing for today is for the future … I’m here to tell you it matters.”

“My childhood best friend died of leukemia,” -Brendan Hunt ‘18

“It’s for a good cause and I figured I could use a good haircut too,”- Damien Quinn ‘17

“My grandfather died of cancer before I was born,” - James Mulhall ‘18 Photos by Angela Sammarone/The Mirror

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Continued from page  was allotted for the administration the beach, but rather for safety reaof alcohol, and “The Chainsmok- sons. “Kids actually can go to the ers” performed on the other end. “I think it should be more con- beach, they just have to go through densed,” said Jocelyn Tetrault ‘15. the main access point. As long as “I think to have it in two separate they have a wristband, they can go areas is a waste of time. You need to out and come in as they please,” be able to have everyone together. I said Donoghue. Despite this, students were want to be able to hear the music if unable to leave through the main I’m going to go get a beer.” Brodeur agreed, saying “I do access point for the beach or to not like that the DJ is so far from leave the event entirely with a cup the beer, because I can’t dance and of beer in their hand. In addition, Tetrault felt that drink at the same time.” “Everyone that’s here is on one “the bathroom situation [was] awside, and it’s the side with the beer,” ful. There need to be at least four Allison Hildebrandt ‘15 pointed times as many bathrooms.” For Rosello, this years’ Clam out. “So if they could combine the Jam was a success. two, that would be perfect.” “I personally think this is the Much to the displeasure of students in attendance, the water dawn of a new era for Clam Jam was fenced off from the rest of the that will allow future generations event, in some parts with a green of Stags to enjoy it just as much as I wind guard that blocked off stu- did,” said Rosello. While Chuck Schwab ‘15 felt dents’ ability to view the water. “We’re here to see the ocean, that Clam Jam was enjoyable, he we’re here to party on the beach added that the event “could’ve been and to block it off from the view of better.” Tetrault agreed, saying that the students is silly,” said Tetrault. However, according to Kar- “I’m happy that there was a comen Donoghue, dean of students, promise made between the school, the fence was not set up in order the town and the beach residents, to prevent students from accessing but I don’t think this is ideal yet.”

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Jail n’ Bail arrests students for a cause By Nicole Funaro Chief Copy Editor On Wednesday, April 29, hundreds of Fairfield students and faculty will face indefinite incarceration, hoping to post bail for a quick return to life beyond the jail cell. The Department of Public Safety and several police departments from neighboring towns will be joining forces to arrest members of the Fairfield community, but all in the name of charity. This Wednesday, Fairfield’s DPS will be hosting its eighth annual Jail N’ Bail event, in which students and faculty purchase warrants to have their friends and colleagues arrested. Once arrested, prisoners must post bail, otherwise

known as a donation to the Special Olympics of Connecticut, in order to be released from the makeshift prison set up on the green of the Barone Campus Center traffic circle. The rate of bail is determined by “judges” who, once convicts post adequate bail, deem them ready to re-enter civilian life. In previous years, bail payments have resulted in a total donation to the Special Olympics of Connecticut for upwards of $20,000. Although prisoners may have to post a hefty bail, the event will offer free food, T-shirts and entertainment to arresting officers and prisoners alike. If you would like to have your friends or professors arrested for a good cause, warrants are available for purchase on Public Safety’s website under the heading “Stag Heroes.” Creative Commons/Pixabay

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Sweeney speaks at Inspired Writers Series By Allison White Coffee Break Editor

Compiled by Austin Wesolowski Information contributed by the Department of Public Safety. Tuesday, 4/21 9:36 p.m. – DPS was notified of a tip that individuals in Meditz Hall were in possession of drugs. Upon searching the room, the officers found suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The individuals involved were referred to student conduct. Friday, 4/24 12:07 a.m. – The odor of marijuana led DPS to a room in Jogues Hall, where DPS found an undetermined amount of suspected marijuana and a glass pipe. The individuals involved were referred to student conduct. 11:19 p.m. – An unregistered guest in Jogues was found with alcohol while also being uncooperative with Resident Assistants. The individual was asked to leave campus and his host was located and referred to student conduct for guest policy violations. 11:56 p.m. – Minors in Regis Hall were found in the hallway with alcohol. The individuals were referred to student conduct. Saturday, 4/25 1:46 a.m. – Two students were documented for suspicious activity for entering the Barlow Road gate after hours. 2:12 a.m. – Four individuals refused to cooperate with RA staff members. DPS officers were able to trace the individuals to Claver Hall where they were found to be in possession of alcohol. The individuals involved were referred to student conduct. 11:21 a.m. – A young man tried to bribe the associate dean of students with money for an over-21 wristband for Clam Jam. The individual was then denied access to Clam Jam for being intoxicated and was referred to student conduct. 11:48 a.m. – An intoxicated female fell on her way to the bus to Clam Jam and was unable to walk on her own. The individual was then denied access to Clam Jam for being intoxicated and was referred to student conduct. 5:31 p.m. – A Townhouse kitchen table was found outside 6 block. DPS also found damage in the house, and the individuals confessed to the damages and were referred to student conduct.

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A mixed martial arts fighter steps into a ring, ready to defeat any challenges he may face. In this octagon-shaped ring, a fighter seeks to prove himself. In Michael Sweeney’s latest book, “Octagon Commonweal,” he uses the motif of an octagon fighting arena to describe life as a “proving ground” for humans. Sweeney spoke about his current release on Thursday, April 23, detailing the writing process behind his 100-page long poem that took him nearly five years to craft. “After about the 50th line, I committed myself to making it long,” said Sweeney. The poem focuses on the metaphor of the octagon, which illustrates the idea of life as humanity’s testing ground in which what one fights for in life affects the welfare of the community. Sweeney, who practiced martial arts for over 20 years, explained how the release of aggression induces peace, which is another theme seen in his poem. Sweeney also shared other poems he wrote, including one that was written for his friend, Bill Russell, for his birthday. This poem con-

tained humorous language and insight into their friendship. Sweeney also included a poem named “Self-Portrait at 60,” which he wrote for his own birthday. Sophomores Colleen Sullivan and Maya Krysicki enjoyed having Sweeney as a professor last year, so they were excited to find out that he would be giving this presentation. Krysicki feels that the event “expands upon not only knowing your professor as a professor but as a person.” She went on to explain how poetry is a good way of expressing yourself. Sullivan agreed that poetry allows for creativity. This event was part of the Inspired Writer Series, which brought writers to the Fairfield area to speak about their work. Sweeney’s event celebrated the vitality of poetry in our culture, and by sharing his work, he hoped he could inspire others to be more creative. The event attracted about 30 people, which mostly included colleagues and students of Sweeney. Assistant Professor of English Carol Ann Davis introduced Michael Sweeney at the event. “I like the ambition of a book length poem,” said Davis, noting that she was excited to hear him speak on his latest work.

After Sweeney read various poems, he answered a few questions then signed books for the audience. “I’m feeling another long one coming,” said Sweeney about his poems.

News: In the United States By Catherine Veschi News Editor

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1. Lacey City, Wash. – A teacher at North Thurstan High School tackled a shooter Monday morning. The suspected shooter was a teenage boy who opened fire on the high school at around 7:30 a.m, cancelling classes at the high school for the day. 2. Santa Ana, Calif. – Robin Barton, who was rescued from a dumpster in Southern California as an infant, has been reunited with his birth father after 25 years thanks to the police officer credited with saving his life.

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3. 6. Rio Vista, Texas – A mile-wide tornado touched down in northcentral Texas as a storm system swept through with large hail and damaging winds. The storm knocked out the power of 30,000 people in the area. 7. Michigan – Two sisters, Leslie Roy, 52, and Lee Marie Wright, 56, were found safe on Friday after being stranded in the wilderness for two weeks. The sisters survived on Girl Scout cookies and cheese puffs until they were found by police.

3. Mobile Bay, Ala. – Five sailors were missing as of Sunday, a day after a number of sailboats capsized when a sudden storm hit during a regatta, killing at least two people. Ten boats were capsized or severely damaged.

8. Bloomington, Ind. – Police arrested an Indiana man on preliminary murder charges after a student at Indiana University Bloomington was found dead of blunt force trauma to the head in a rural area on Friday, hours after the victim was reported missing.

4. Baltimore, Md.- Hundreds of Baltimore residents rioted in the city after the death of Freddie Gray, a man who was arrested for being “involved in criminal activity.” Gray reportedly suffered spine surgery one week before his arrest.

9. Colorado Springs, Colo. – Fort Carson soldier Christopher R. Higginbotham, 24, was killed Saturday in a midday crash that stopped traffic going in both directions on Interstate 25.

5. Queens, N.Y. – Kelvin Smith, 55, of the Bronx was accused of trying to board a flight at LaGuardia Airport with 18 pounds of marijuana and a few ounces of crack cocaine in his baggage.

10. Tennessee – Gov. Bill Haslam signed a bill on Friday that nixes any local government ban on people with handgun permits taking their guns into parks, two weeks after the National Rifle Association had its annual meeting in Nashville.

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TIME 100 focuses too closely on trend-setters person’s influence in extremely different ways. Although TIME has clarified TIME 100 is an annual list of the most influential peo- in the past that entrants can be ple in the American world. But after seeing the lineup for acknowledged and considered in2015, I am not convinced of the accuracy of who should be fluential regardless of whether his considered a worldwide, influential individual. or her actions as individuals are Despite TIME editors being the ones to determine the perceived as beneficial or harmful final list of the year’s most influential people, the general to the world, there needs to be a public still has too much of a voice in the decision-making stronger control on the public’s votprocess. ing that allows for a more succinct Although some may argue that the public ought to standard when deciding who has have the opportunity to voice their perspective on whom truly left a long-term mark on our they consider to have made an impact in the past year, do- society. ing so runs the risk of the list becoming less about those Celebrities such as Amy who are truly world influences and more about the nearly Schumer, Kim Kardashian West 20 percent in the arts section who are simply temporary and Kevin Hart come to mind when trend-setters, only to be recycled and replaced by the next I consider dubious recipients to relevant celebrity with a large fan base. be featured on the 2015 edition of The 2015 line-up for TIME 100 consists of well- TIME 100. known icons, both positive, such as Malala Yousafzai, the While these honorees may deyoung Pakistani activist for female education and Laverne serve notable recognition for their Cox, a well-known transgender activist; and negative, such contributions to their respective arCreative Commons/Russell Watkins as Vladimir Putin, who is considered by many to be a grow- eas in the arts, TIME 100 is not the Malala Yousafzai attends Girl Summit 2014. ing threat while acting as the current president of Russia. appropriate place to honor them. I consider these entrants and recipients of the honor, There is little question of Schumer’s though impacting the world in vastly different ways, to quick wit, Kardashian West’s ability to market herself and nonetheless exhibit and implement the change that TIME redefine family structure while under public scrutiny and considers a prerequisite in order to be included on the list. Hart’s rise in comedy that has allowed him to secure the However, my main issue with TIME 100 is that the role as the current, biggest stand-up comedian in the counBy Allison White list consists of a multitude of subcategories that measure a try. Coff ee Break Editor However, celebrities such as these should Spring Fest was definitely one of the highlights of the be acknowledged separately or honored spring semester. It provided me with the opportunity to relax amongst others who have garnered similar apand have fun. The sun was shining, and I even got my first sunproval and achievements in their area of perburn of the season. The warm weather was by far the best part formance. By Alexandra Deaton, Caitlin Conroy and Alexandra Rogers of the day. After a long, freezing winter, it was nice to feel the TIME 100 should reflect those who imContributing Writers sun’s warmth once again. pact the world rather than those who create a Spending the day soaking up the sun and exploring the It’s that time again when the semester is coming to a close and the form of art that only a select group of people in diff erent activities with friends was enjoyable. Some of the acanticipation of a new one begins. our society enjoy or engage in. tivities included dipping your hand in ice and then hot wax to Unlike the other schools here at Fairfield where registration is As noted previously, these personalities make a wax hand, jumping around in inflatable bouncy houses easy for students, there must be a way that registering for classes could are not undeserving of recognition, but the and tossing a ball into a cup to win a fish. be easier and less restricting for students in the Dolan School of Busimost influential people in the American world Th e wax hands provided a new form of decoration for ness. should be those who, for better or worse, leave dorm rooms and the infl atable bouncy houses gave teenagers a Therefore, the business school should take into consideration a an indelible mark on the world. chance to become kids again. Additionally, after I successfully new style so that students who patiently wait for the course booklet TIME undoubtedly has a difficult job as it threw a ball into a cup on my second try, I won a fish! Winning to be released can map out which classes they wish to take. As of now, undertakes the task of condensing the extena new pet was one of the highlights of my day; it’s too bad the being in the business school requires taking the business core, which sive list of influential people in our world to a fi sh died 24 hours later. is oftentimes harder to register for than to complete, and that is unaclist of merely 100. Although the activities were different, there were not many ceptable. Although the annual list presents decent to choose from. There were only a few tables set up with differStudents at New York University use a system where going by diversity, I would not be surprised if there is ent activities. Next year, there should be more activities availclass year, individuals with the highest amount of credits have the first a long list of revolutionary icons that did not able to entertain students. I know that I would have liked to time slot and so on. make the final cut because they are less known have more activities to choose from. Perhaps, if Fairfield adapted this system, business majors would and prevalent as opposed to those who are Another great part of Spring Fest was the free food. Cotbe able to take the courses necessary to pursue their major. consistently featured in mainstream and social ton candy, snow cones and hot dogs were some of the many Watching roommates register for their courses as English majors, media. delicious treats available and the hot dogs were clearly in high we have seen the struggle to get into core courses rather than courses Considering that fact, TIME 100 should demand since they ran out. Since there weren’t many food oprecognize those people who escape notice and whose contributions, whether positive or READ BUSINESS ON PAGE 6 READ STUDENTS ON PAGE 6 negative, are significant enough to change the course of the world in which we live.

By Ariana Puzzo Opinion Editor

Spring Fest welcomes warm weather

Students stress about courses

Editorial Board So Long...for Now Patrick Kiernan Editor-in-Chief Meaghan Conlon Executive Editor Angela Sammarone Managing Editor

As the spring weather is finally settling in, we are doing the same as the new editorial board of The Mirror. We cannot believe how quickly the time has gone by since we began our new positions, but summer is upon us again. Now is the time to finish cramming for those finals, pack up your dorm and read this last issue. As a staff we’ve put out six issues of The Mirror, and we couldn’t be happier with our week-by-week production and progress. We have grown exponentially in our ability to create a quality newspaper fit for the Fairfield community. We started this venture feeling slightly unsure of our ability to succeed, or even replicate the old staff. But now, we know that we have the poten-

tial to do that and then some. We’ve had to learn how to work with two editorial staff members in the office, as one of our editors is studying across the ocean. However, late night Skype sessions became our savior as we collaborated on this very editorial on Google Docs. The time difference may not have been ideal, but we’ve managed to tackle this task among others, like the servers always being down. It’s these bumps in the road that have molded us to be the leaders we need to be for our staff. Just like any newspaper, we’ve had our share of ethical issues, which were unbeknown to us before when we were just mere section editors and a copy editor. However, as a team, we’ve persevered. We've taken everything in stride and adjusted accordingly in or-

der to deliver the best we can to our loyal readers. And while we were thrilled to serve the Fairfield community for the past few months, we are even more excited to do so for the 2015-16 school year. With some staff members going abroad and others coming back, there will be some welcome changes. Each member of this staff is key in making these issues possible; everyone brings something to the table and that is what makes being part of the Mirror staff such an amazing experience. We all have a great passion for this paper, and we are dedicated to improving each week, both by beating our staff deadlines and trying to cover a wide array of what’s happening on and off campus. We hope that many of you eager

journalists, cartoonists, marketers, or advertisers out there can muster up the courage to approach the Mirror office in the fall and become a part of our wonderful staff. We’ll be the first ones to tell you that we were hesitant to come to the Monday and Thursday night meetings. And now we love every second we can spend together. We want to wish our fellow Stags the best of luck as finals are imminent and many of you are waiting to hear back about summer internships and jobs. And to the senior class, you did it. Go prosper in the real world. We’d like to extend a great thanks and good luck to our senior staffers who will be leaving us: Shauna, Jen, Enxhi, Chuck, and Matt. To the rest of the Fairfield community, see you in the fall!

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Reflections: Trending On and Off Campus #GetYourselfTested – During the month of April, Fairfield University’s Student Health Center in Dolan is offering free STI testing in honor of STI Awareness Month.

#StillAccountable – A former Nazi SS member, 93-year-old Oskar Gröning, acknowledged his moral guilt and at the end of his hour-long statement in court and asked for forgiveness.

#LestWeForget – On April 24, Fairfield University’s Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola hosted its first Armenian Genocide Memorial Service in honor of the 100-year anniversary.

#FullerHouse – John Stamos confirmed last week that there is a revival in the works of the iconic ‘90s sitcom, “Full House,” and that the spin-off will be featured on Netflix in 2016.

#JennerTransition – Bruce Jenner came out as transgender, sparking public support across social media platforms.

Business school needs new registration technique CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 that are needed for their major. However, Fairfield’s core has held them back from taking the English courses they want to take before graduating. Fairfield should make the registration process more consistent throughout each school. When I (Deaton) select my courses, I also select a second, third and sometimes even fourth choice. Although this may sound pro-active, it has been necessary. To give you insight on what it is like to be a business major, I will give you a story that may come as a shock. As a junior business major, I have never received a good registration time, which is supposedly

“switched up” each semester. Counting down the seconds until I would register for my second semester junior year, I got my PIN and my course ID registration numbers all set. This year, Fairfield is trying something different. Instead of providing multiple time slots every 45 minutes, the registrar has decided to allow only five slots every hour and a half. They will be grouping more students together in each slot and ending the registration earlier in the day. We think there is a really good chance that this will give students a better opportunity of receiving the classes they need in order to get into the classes they need. In the long run, my schedule worked itself out but this much stress should not be placed upon business students.

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Interact with people, not pixels By Chiara Piazzolla Contributing Writer Although we have grown accustomed to seeing young children carrying iPhones and iPads wherever they go, the potential risks of overexposure must be considered given that children are in a state of constant development. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that screens be avoided completely for infants and children under the age of two years old. Considering that the majority of the discussion regarding whether parents rely too much on technology to occupy their children was focused on the convenience it serves for the parent, it seems to me that people are just looking for an excuse to use technology to make their lives easier and in turn, are disregarding the potential damage that is being done to their child’s development. Given the rise in popularity of educational applications or online games for young children, there is a definite decline in parental guilt, but in no way is the lack of guilt justifiable. Despite there being beneficial and educational elements of technology, the fact that parents have to be reminded to limit the amount of time that children under the age of two spend in front of a screen astounds me. I

realize that it would be naive to pretend that children can fully escape technology given how deeply embedded it has become in all of our lives, but such a high level of exposure for children under the age of two is certainly unnecessary given that unhealthy doses of exposure serve more to harm development than to improve it. Infants and young children are constantly forming new connections and the connections built depend heavily on the type and amount of stimulation they are receiving. Therefore, I consider it crucial that parents, rather than screens, create authentic interaction and stimulation. While an iPad may teach a toddler how to count, it cannot replace the ability that a parent has to teach a child necessary social skills. By focusing at a young age on activities outside of the technological realm, children will become less dependent on technology and find alternative ways of interacting with the world around them. This cannot be sacrificed based on parental convenience. Knowing that you can censor and control content may provide parents with a sense of comfort thinking that the problem solved. However, these issues are still very real and by enabling children to become dependent on technology, we are preventing them from living independent lives.

Letter to the Editor: Manage your time TO THE EDITOR: Patrick Kiernan, Meaghan Conlon and Angela Sammarone make some excellent points in their editorial of April 22 (Mirror, p. 5: “Silently Stressed”). More time to consolidate information learned over the course of the semester would indeed help the overall learning process. However, does not every professor in every course give out a syllabus at the beginning of the semester, in which all the assignment due-dates are scheduled? If this is true, then students should have known in January when these stressful April assignments would be falling due. It is a sad but unavoidable fact that big research projects and papers will fall due at the end of the semester; by their very nature, they cannot fall due during the early part of the semester. To reduce April stress therefore, (or December stress), examine your course syllabi thoroughly, at the very beginning of the semester. Note when big projects are falling due, and try to clear your calendar of other, time-consuming activities during those weeks. If you have a big research project assigned in January, get going on it right away so that it doesn’t loom up in April as an insurmountable obstacle. Stress comes largely from fear, and once you tackle a project and take the measure of it, much of that fear goes away. So plan your semester from beginning to end. I know: easier said than done. Everybody, including me, puts stuff off amidst the flurry of day-to-day activities. But we all need to stop sacrificing the important to the immediate. We all need to budget some time, each day and each week, for our long-term goals. To do this, however, we need to be aware of those goals; we need to take note of our April commitments well before April and get ready for them ahead of time. I write this partly because I am surprised at the frequent questions I get from students about basic facts that are stated clearly in my course syllabi (“When is the third paper due? What day is our final exam?”). I suspect that many students just do not read syllabi, or if they do, they do not get out a calendar in January and plan their semester. Again, I’m as bad as anyone; I know I should plan my semester more effectively. Students should too.

According to The American Academy of Pediatrics, “Today’s children are spending an average of seven hours a day on entertainment media, including televisions, computers, phones and other electronic devices.” The association goes on to recommend that parents should tighten their children’s “media diet” down to one or two hours of “high quality content.” Although the idea of restricting media intake to a daily two hours seems unpleasant, parents should consider that their children are going to have a lifetime of staring at a screen. Computers are ever present in homes and schools so it is important to really examine how much time is being spent and make it a priority to reduce usage. By teaching children healthy technology habits when they are young, parents are setting them up for more positive media use in future and will need to spend less time restricting them. Additionally, I am certain that by implementing more restrictive attitudes towards technology, children will benefit mentally, physically and socially over time. Time spent playing on an iPhone is even less time spent playing outside, or interacting with other children and adults. We need to all learn to interact with people rather than pixels because ultimately. Life is too wonderful to surrender to screens.

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tions, they should have been prepared for a high demand of hot dogs. There also should have been more options that fit the preferences of the students. A barbecue would be a good idea for the future since it could bring more attendance to the event. Another aspect that added to the fun was the music. One of the performers covered songs that students appeared to have enjoyed and even encouraged us to participate by jumping up on stage with him. I liked this interaction that the performer had with the audience because it allowed students to become more social with one another by dancing and singing together. Also, I’m glad that Fairfield’s Inter-Residential Housing Association brought in a performer because it added liveliness to the day. Instead of just playing music off of someone’s playlist, a performer encourages the audience to sing along, which boosts the mood of everyone involved. A Slip ‘N Slide made an appearance, which did not last that long due to interference by resident assistants. It was fun while it lasted and even re-appeared after Spring Fest was over. Despite the improvements that can be made, after attending and having a great time at this year’s Spring Fest, I would definitely go again next year. It provided me with a stress reliever from Sincerely, school work and allowed me and many others more time to spend with friends. William Abbott If in years to come there are additions of more activities, Spring Fest can become even bigger Department of History and more fun. I would recommend that other students attend Spring Fest because it provided an Creative Commons/Emylier on OCAL opportunity to meet new people. Spring Fest also gave me a stronger feeling of community here at The Mirror welcomes the opinions and contributions of its readers: Letters to the editor must be timely and Fairfield because everyone was having a great time together in one place. submitted by email to info@fairfieldmirror.com or Box AA. All letters to the editor that are appropriate will be I made new friends and was able to get closer with friends I previously had. Although unpublished either in print or online. The Mirror reserves the right to edit letters and articles for content, length derclassmen were upset about not being able to attend Around the World, Spring Fest provided a and grammatical error. Letters should be free of obscenities and personal attacks and should contain correct fun alternative that gave us the opportunity to take advantage of Spring Fest as an underclassmen and factual information not exceeding 500 words. event.

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or the eleventh year in a row, Fairfield students will be given the opportunity to showcase their original short films at a celebration of talent and creativity Cinefest is an annual event at which select student films, which were accepted by a panel of judges called the jury committee, are screened. The event will take place on Friday, May 1, at 6 p.m. in the Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Theatre of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The jury committee, which consists of faculty from the film, television and media arts program along with other departments, will also decide which films will be awarded the 13 prizes in different categories such as cinematography,

directing, editing and sound design. These will be awarded after the screening of the films. There will also be an audience choice award; for this prize, the audience members of Cinefest will vote for their favorite film. This, along with the other prizes, will be awarded after the screening. Read Cinefest on Page 8

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Cinefest to showcase the Continued from Page 7 The jury committee consisted of Rev. Mark Scalese, S.J., the director of the film, television and media arts program; Rev. James Mayzik, S.J., associate professor of visual and performing arts; Jo Yarrington, studio arts faculty member; Brooke Duffy, reference and instruction librarian and media specialist at the DiMenna-Nyselius Library; Scott Lacey, associate professor of anthropology; Karen Connolly, writer and producer at the Media Center; Paul Marcarelli ‘92, writer and producer and David Lerner, assistant professor in the film, television and media arts program. Beginning in 2005, Cinefest is hosted by the film, television and media arts program of the visual and performing arts department. It will be free and open to members of the university and the public. Before the screening of the films, a pre-show will be held, which will include refreshments, a gathering of student filmmakers and crew and red carpet interviews. “Every year Cinefest gives us the opportunity to showcase the best of our students’ work,” said Scalese. “They are dedicated artists who work incredibly hard at what they do. Cinefest really gives them the chance to shine.” According to Mayzik, “This year’s films promise to explore important issues related to the human condition, and of course to be entertaining as well.” This year, the films to be screened are “Gooners,” directed by Jen Calhoun ‘15; “Painting the Coast of Maine, Aline Ordman,” directed by Stan Grunder ‘16; “The Last Man Alive,” directed by Sean McDermott ‘15; “King of the Jungle,” directed by Tom Leigh ‘15; “Wickham Falls,” directed by Marc Prescott ‘15; “Home is Where,” directed by Tom Martorano ‘15; “Pollywog,” directed by Chris Kelley ‘15; “Abuelito del Cielo,”

directed by Diana Rivera Vera ‘15; “Edna,” directed by Marisa Forziati ‘15; “Me or the Bear,” directed by Phil Iervolino ‘16; “Daylight Come,” directed by Jim Lacey ‘15; “Bunny,” directed by Arthur Tansey ‘16; “My Senior Moment,” directed by Ricky Haas ‘15 and “Billy,” directed by Robbie Hill ‘15 and Kelley. These films were selected from a total of 30 film and video submissions, and three unproduced screenplays. “Edna” director Marisa Forziati ‘15 commented on Cinefest. “Since I’m a senior, it’s basically the biggest event of the year in our program, and everyone is very close in our program, so it’s definitely something to look forward to. It’s really fun because it’s basically our little Academy Awards … we can all watch them together in the Quick Center Theater.” Director of “Wickham Falls” Marc Prescott ‘15 added, “I knew that it was going to be an incredibly challenging process. It was my goal for me and my crew to push the boundaries of everything we’ve learned.” “‘Wickham Falls’ is a murder mystery about the five remaining members of the Wickham Family as they come together for the reading of the will of their deceased patriarch,” Prescott said. “What begins as a chance to inherit the coveted Wickham fortune turns into a night filled with voices from beyond the grave and murder.” Marisa Forziati also discussed her film, “Edna,” saying, “I did a short narrative … it’s a simple story with only three characters … about a girl who works at a grocery store who comes across an old woman who is peculiar and they develop a weird relationship. I don’t want to give away the end though.” To find out more about “Edna” and the thirteen other nominations, celebrate your first day of May at Cinefest seeing movies made by the Creative Commons/Pixabay future directors of the film industry.

Book Look: 'The Her Campus Guide to College Life' By Georgina White Book Critic

SKL: College was very busy! I was a psychology major, economics minor; editor-in-chief of the student publication that gave us the idea for Her Campus; Vice President of Communications for my sorority, Delta Gamma; conducted psychology research in two different labs; and “The Her Campus Guide to College Life: How to Manage Relationworked as a tour guide at the admissions office. Over the summers I ships, Stay Safe and Healthy, Handle Stress, And Have The Best Years studied abroad in Barcelona, and held editorial internships at Seventeen of Your Life,” a college advice book written by Stephanie Kaplan Lewis, and SELF. Annie Chandler Wang, Windsor Hanger Western and the writers and GW: When and how did you come up with the idea of a “coleditors of Her Campus, was released on April 4, 2015. legiette”? Many of you are probably already familiar with Her Campus, espeSKL: We came up with the term "collegiette" in the very early stagcially since we have our very own chapter here at Fairfield. Her Campus es of Her Campus, before we had launched. I don't remember exactly is the number one global online community for college women founded how the idea came to us but as soon as we thought of it, it stuck by three Harvard alums. Their website is an invaluable tool for female GW: What does it take to become a campus correspondent for college students, and it was the winner of Harvard’s business plan comHer Campus or to start a new chapter? petition in 2009. Articles on the site are written by over 5,000 contributSKL: Anyone interested in starting a chapter of Her Campus can ing college student journalists and more than 250 college chapters have apply here: http://www.hercampus.com/start-your-own-my-campusbeen formed. Many contributing writers and campus correspondents chapter and we then conduct a rigorous application process involving have gone on to accept positions at big-name magazines and marketing publicity ideas, demonstrated interest from your peers, interviews and companies such as Glamour, Vogue, People and Ogilvy. more. If your school already has a chapter of Her Campus, you can visit This guidebook offers the “collegiette” (Her Campus’ moniker for your chapter's page within HerCampus.com and email the Campus the in-the-know female college student) a lot of helpful advice, such as Correspondents to get involved! creating roommate contracts and eating right — despite some unhealthy GW: What is a typical day like for you at Her Campus? dining hall options. As a senior, I did find some useful tips, particularly SKL: There really is no typical day! But on any given day, I might in the chapters on LinkedIn, social media etiquette and landing coveted be meeting with different departments and people I oversee, answering internships and jobs. It is also always beneficial to learn about new ways emails, going through agreements for clients, working on the editorial to beat stress (whether it’s low level or chronic) and get refreshed on calendar, working on projects like our conways to handle roommate situations or ferences and more. Some days might also unhealthy relationships with friends or involve speaking engagements or, most redates. Despite enjoying this book, I do cently, book signing events! feel it is best targeted to the first and secGW: What advice would you give to ond year student. college students or “collegiettes” that you The five-part sectioning of the did not include in your new book? book works well to organize subjects, for SKL: If you have an idea for a business, example, “Staying Safe in College” and get started as soon as possible! There is no “Managing Your Money and Career.” time like the present. Each chapter concludes with Wellness GW: What do you think is the most Check-ins, like “Six Workout Mistakes important takeaway from The Her to Avoid” as well as Chapter Checklists. Campus Guide to College Life if you The authors’ goal is to take you through had to sum it up in a few words? all aspects of college life, both academic SKL: College is all about balance. and social, with insights that will help you GW: What are you reading now? succeed in thriving during your college What would you recommend a soonyears. They accomplish that goal having to-be college graduate put on her readcreated a most thorough and well-writing list? (Other than The Her Campus ten guide. Guide to College Life of course!) Reading this book is like having a SKL: Two great books I've read reconversation with your best girlfriends cently are ”Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg and older role models who sincerely Contributed by Georgina White via HerCampus.com (obviously!) and ”The Glitter Plan” by the want to help you succeed. These articles written by the founders are recent colCo-founders of Her Campus (from left to right): Windsor Hanger Western, Annie Chandler Wang and founders of Juicy Couture. Stephanie Kaplan Lewis lege graduates who, in looking back, can give you sage counsel on how to navigate the often-complicated waters of college. This ultimate college handbook should be given to young women at their college orientation, as there are so many tips that are perfect for new students, such as how to beat the freshman 15 and talking about career planning. Some say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but I say this book will be the best friend that can change your life. If you aren’t already a collegiette, you’ll certainly be on your way after reading this book. Co-founder Stephanie Kaplan Lewis recalls her time as a college student and how the idea for Her Campus launched into a great success. Interview with co-founder Stephanie Kaplan Lewis: GW: What sparked your interest in starting Her Campus for college girls? Did you have a specific experience that launched the idea? SKL: My co-founders and I met as undergrads at Harvard while working on a student publication that was a lifestyle and fashion magazine for Harvard women. We took over leadership of the publication and transitioned it online, and it took off—not just with women at Harvard, but also with women at colleges across the country. Women at other colleges started contacting us asking for advice on how to start something similar at their school, and this gave us the idea to create a national media property targeted at college women, with both national and local content, all produced by student journalists. GW: What was college life like for you?

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Lady Lamb offers an experimental journey with 'After' By Andrew DaRosa Vine Editor

From the rugged mountains of Maine hails one of the most dynamic artists of the indie rock. Aly Spaltro, who goes by the stage-name of Lady Lamb, has been conquering the scene since her premiere in 2007 with the EP “The Tingly Circus.” Since the age of 18, Spaltro has been creating music in the basement of Bart & Greg’s DVD Explosion, where she would record after her night shifts until moving to New York in 2010. “It had a huge influence on how I write music because I could be so loud,” said Spaltro in regards to the video store. Exuding an inimitable sound that blends the sound of Lana Del Rey with Arcade Fire, Lady Lamb fosters an elegance that allows for a sort of symphonic beat that immediately grasps her audience. Lady Lamb’s original material was raw and enthusiastic, but once Spaltro signed with Nadim Issa of Ba Da Bing Records, her music become refined while still maintaining her stylistic edge. Lady Lamb’s first album, “Ripley Pine,” was released in 2013 under the name of Lady Lamb the Beekeeper. “Ripley Pine” is the first true taste experimentation we hear from Spaltro and surprisingly, the album manages to be mature despite the fact that this is just Lady Lamb’s debut album. “These songs are about Spaltro five years ago; hopefully reassembling the parts doesn’t mean locking up these messy song banquets for a neater record next time around. The taste is too addictive,” states Laura Snapes of Pitchfork, an online music magazine. Lyrically, Spaltro is able to craftily weave words into a fashion that celebrates her artistry and compliments her strong vocals. In “Crane Your Neck,” Spaltro screeches her heart out which is perfectly matched with a melodic and simple guitar which eventually bursts with vigor towards the second half of the piece. In the verse, Spaltro states, “The parts that are dormant, I wish to set them free / And in the clarity of this night I make myself believe I can sleep easily alone / But there’s a hunger under my skin and it’s gripping at my bones / There’s a hunger like a lion’s and it’s ripping right through my bones.” Also notable from the album includes “Bird Balloons,” which is loud and inyour-face as Spaltro spits venomous words of revenge and relationship drama. The opening single off the album, “Hair To The Ferris Wheel,” begins softly and erupts with an audacious guitar solo with vocals that are evanescent and as the piece concludes, it closes just as quiet as it opened. After much critical acclaim, Spaltro began working on her sophomore album in 2014, now under the name of simply Lady Lamb. Spaltro ditched Ba Da Bing Records and signed with Mom + Pop Music, which allowed her to open up new opportunities in regards to publicity. On March 3, Lady Lamb released “After,” a deeply emotional and reflective album that allows for both Spaltro and her audience to take a look back at her short but robust career. There’s a new sort of dimension to her musical styling as Spaltro builds on and enhances the themes of “Ripley Pine.” “Vena Cava” opens the dramatic epic with an anger-fueled rant at her boyfriend, with whom she feels a growing rift. Spaltro spits, “And in your arms, I sleep so deeply / But I can feel how you will leave me / Even as you are still sitting here / Even as your mug of coffee steams / I can feel how the seams of your ribs / Will separate from the seams of my ribs / I know already how much TV / Will fail to comfort me in your absence.”

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“Billions of Eyes” is the catchiest tune off “After,” emitting a pop-tinged rhythm that becomes infectious as the song progresses along with a subtle backing guitar. One can admire the ability that Spaltro has in ranging her vocals; from the tenderness of “Sunday Shoes and “Ten” to the audaciousness of “Spat Out Spit” and “Batter.” The album as a whole feels complete and allows for both fun and room for improvement in future releases.

Lady Lamb with Rathborne & Violent Mae Tuesday, May 12

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Nutrition 101: Summer Fun Runs By Angela Sammarone Managing Editor The shortness of breath, cramping muscles and humidity of the summer months are all plausible factors to keep us indoors, relaxing in the air conditioning. But what if you could run a 5k and also be doused with colored paint instead of sweat? Or what if you could relive the obstacle course you completed in elementary school gym on a full course, 5k run? With the summer in sight, don’t confine yourselves to an indoor gym, robbing yourself of the fresh air and sunshine. As long as you remember to keep hydrated and apply ample sunscreen throughout the day, make a point to exercise outdoors. Finding time to exercise can be a challenge; but, if you can make a summer activity for you and your friends, it can be much more rewarding than clocking in 40 minutes on the elliptical. Here are some of the most creative and fun 5ks happening this summer in the Northeast. 1. Color Run Color Run has been likened to the traditional Indian festival called Holi where bystanders throw powdered paint at runners during the race. According to their website, the Color Run is “a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.” It’s inevitable that at the race’s conclusion you will literally embody every color of the rainbow. Don’t forget to wear white! Check out thecolorrun.com for additional locations other than the ones listed below. Central Jersey, N.J. - May 16 Rochester, N.Y., Queens, N.Y. and Baltimore, M.D. - May 23 Hershey, P.A. and Boston, Mass. - May 31 South Portland, M.E. - June 28 Brooklyn, N.Y. - July 11 Buffalo, N.Y. - August 1 Erie, P.A. - August 8 Atlantic City, N.J. - August 22 Bangor, M.E. - August 23

2. Warrior Dash Instead of powdered paint, expect to be cloaked in mud after completing this upgraded version of an obstacle course. Called the race that “anyone can start and everyone can finish,” participants face 12 obstacles; ranging from the deadman’s drop, where runners scale up a 20-foot wall and slide down, to the warrior roast where competitors leap over a row of fire, the Warrior Dash is a feat waiting to be conquered. If the adrenaline rush is not enough of an incentive for you, runners are rewarded with a medal that doubles as a bottle opener and magnet, a T-shirt, a warrior helmet and a beer to celebrate. New York - July 25 New Jersey - August 8 Pennsylvania - August 29 3. Bubble Run If the dirt from the Warrior Dash deters you, the Bubble Run is particularly catered to those who like to keep clean. A less competitive race, the Bubble Run is a three-mile stretch with “foam bogs” at each kilometer. The Bubble Run can be described as the event where you can experience what it would be like to be on the outside of a car during a car wash instead of peering through the window. What better way to enjoy a run outside than with a bubble beard? Portland, M.E. - August 15 Boston, Mass. - September 5

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Let Dre Dress You By Andrea Butler Fashion Columnist

Hi Stags! All year, I’ve been telling you tips about fashion — what to wear, what not to wear, where to buy what you wear, etc. Fashion has a lot of “rules.” But like any fun-loving Stag knows, some rules are meant to be broken. Yes, you should probably follow basic social etiquette. Don’t wear jeans to a job interview or six-inch heels to a fancy luncheon. This will not win you any points with your boss or your grandma’s classy friends. Yet even if you’re still dressed for the occasion, you also can make it your own. Wear black when everyone else is in bright floral, if colors make you feel too bold. If wearing a brightcolored tie on your first day at the new office gives you that boost of confidence, go for it. If you’re just out with your friends and don’t have to worry about your clothes costing you a promotion, break all the rules. If you like to wear sweatpants at the bar, then just do that. Your style is for you, and you have the beautiful opportunity to let your clothes show the world who you are. Be yourself. Surprise everyone. And remember that any outfit looks good with the right amount of confidence. Happy styling!

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The Tallest Man on Earth: Bringing folk to a new generation By Andrew DaRosa Vine Editor

Nothing short of outstanding, The Tallest Man on Earth is storming to the forefront of the indie folk movement with melodic instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics. Kristian Matton, who goes by the moniker of The Tallest Man on Earth, has been dishing out contemporary classics since his humble beginnings in Sweden in 2005. Matton has often found solace and inspiration in the works of folk artists from Bob Dylan to Woody Guthrie, molding his lyrical styling specifically in this iconic musical form. “I don't consider my work to be a part of any tradition. This is how I play. This is how I write songs,” said Matton on the matter. While The Tallest Man on Earth has only released three albums in the past seven years, with the first being “Shallow Grave” in 2008, Matton has already established himself as a masterful songwriter amongst his contemporaries. Look no further for evidence with “The Dreamer” from his 2010 EP, “Sometimes The Blues Is Just A Passing Bird,” which boasts the powerful lyrics, “And I’m just a shadow of your thoughts in me / But sun is setting, shadows growing A long cast figure will turn into night / It’s like nothing in this world ever sleeps.”

With his last album, “There’s No Leaving Now,” being released in 2012, Matton has come back to the studio and is ready to release his fourth album under the Dead Oceans label, “Dark Bird Is Home.” The album is being described as Matton’s most personal album that explores the themes of temporal memories and the darkness of life. In preparation for the release of the album, The Tallest Man on Earth has released two singles from the album. The first single, “Sagres,” is momentarily blissful while managing to pack in elements of that are reminiscent of U2. The song only contains Matton’s vocals and his acoustic guitar but the song reverberates in the ears of his audience, leaving a euphoric feel that lingers. “’Sagres’ is without question The Tallest Man on Earth’s biggest, shiniest song to date” said Consequence of Sound. The second single, “Dark Bird Is Home,” features a pleasant intro of just Matton playing acoustically but suddenly, the song explodes into a psychedelia that engrosses with orchestral elements. The song recedes just as quietly as it came, allowing Matton’s audience to ponder what will come next from his new release, which is scheduled to hit shelves on May 12.

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The Tallest Man on Earth with Maddisen Ward and Mama Bear Wednesday, May 13

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Sparks fly in 'The Longest Ride' By Katherine Falzon Contributing Writer Nicholas Sparks casts his romantic spell once again in the newest film adaptation of his novel, “The Longest Ride,” which came out in theaters on April 10. Spanning two generations and intertwining love stories, Sparks succeeds once again in making “sparks” fly and touches the hearts of many. Sparks’ books and their adaptations are famously known as being highly emotional and dramatically over the top. His beautifully written stories are consistent in this distinctive pattern and have been great hits in the box office. “The Notebook,” “Dear John,” “The Last Song” and “Safe Haven” are some of his previous books made into films and “The Longest Ride” marks his 17th best seller and 10th book to be adapted to the big screen. “The Longest Ride” explores two different love stories told from two different periods in time. Taking place in North Carolina, the first story is told in present time about main character Sophia Danko, played by Britt Robertson, a Wake Forest University student who has a chance encounter with rodeo cowboy Luke Collins, played by Scott Eastwood. Sophia has lined up a dream internship at an art gallery in New York City, whereas Luke is trying to make a comeback in his life-long passion of bullfighting. The two come from very different worlds, yet their strong attraction and feelings toward each other are undeniable. On their first date together they stumble across a car crash where they save an old man named Ira Levinson, played by Alan Alda, who soon became an unlikely friend. Ira shares his story with Sophia of the love of his life, his beloved Ruth played by Oona Chaplin. The movie flashes back to the 1940s to depict the life of a similarly in-love couple living in a much different decade, with Jack Huston playing a young Ira. Their lives are separated by years and experience, yet they will unexpectedly converge and yield an extraordinary journey. The most famous star in the movie happens to be Scott Eastwood, Clinton Eastwood’s son, making the film to be particularly noteworthy. Scott’s handsome resemblance is unmistakable to his father during his younger days as an actor with the same crystal blue eyes and prominent jawline. He most definitely made an impression on all of young women out there watching with his irresistible cowboy charm and charismatic way about him. By the

end of the movie, all girls will be sure to want a cowboy of their own. There are notable differences between the book and the movie, and many of the details are left out or altered in a new way. Although this may bother those who have read the book first, it is done in a way that makes the storyline flow easier from one scene to the next. “The Longest Ride” is the kind of feel-good romantic movie that will leave your heart warm and fuzzy after leaving the movie theatre. This deeply passionate and emotional tale will make hearts pitter-patter and leap towards the hope of one day finding a love as true as Sophia and Luke’s. It is a perfect date movie. Longtime fans and followers of Sparks will not be disappointed. Keep a look out for the 11th adaptation of his novel “The Choice” which looms on the horizon next to be a major motion picture.

Inkwell Spotlight 'The Clay Man' By Kaitlin Boyle Contributing Writer at The Inkwell There once was a man Who was made out of clay He sculpted expressions On his face every day He perfected his grimace, He chiseled his frowns, And he knew how to Furrow a deeply stressed brow He knew smiles and laughter And how to look shy; But something remained, He could not sculpt a cry! As much as he tried, He could not sculpt his tears So when he was sad, He made a face that showed cheer

Tony Award nominations announced By Andrew DaRosa Vine Editor This past Tuesday, The American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League announced the nominations for the 2015 Tony Awards, which will take place Sunday, June 7 at 8 p.m. The awards show celebrates the best shows on Broadway as well as the wealth of talent displayed by the most prominent actors. The 2015 Tony Awards will be hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming. Below are the nominees for best musical and best play. To see the whole list, check out the article at fairfieldmiror.com

Best Musical:

An American in Paris Fun Home Something Rotten! The Visit

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Disgraced Hand to God Wolf Hall Parts 1 and 2

'Montage of Heck' shines a light on the elusive Kurt Cobain By Robert Miller Contributing Writer The much-talked-about documentary of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain premiered in select theaters this Friday. I caught the film at a midnight showing at the IFC Center in New York and what I witnessed was nothing short of one the most intimate experiences of my life. Standing in line to get tickets, I saw a memo on the box office window reading “KURT COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK: at request of the filmmakers this feature will be played LOUD.” I’d be lying if I didn’t admit the memo added to my excitement of seeing the film more than I already was after following the updates since the its announcement at the beginning of the year. When 11:50 p.m. rolled around and we shuffled into the theater to take our seats, I was awake and alert. The lights dimmed and the screen went black. The title credits rolled on, accompanied by the song “Territorial Pissings” blaring over the theater speakers. The montage of ‘60s clips fit with the rambunctious nature of the song and soon the music faded leaving us only with Cobain’s isolated vocals at the end of the track. The film wastes no time getting into the history of the late-singer’s childhood, from his beginnings as a happy child to his troubled teenage years, illustrated by home videos, journal entries and drawings from the troubled singer. The home videos of a younger Cobain are accompanied by a hauntingly beautiful instrumental rendition of the band’s 1993 hit “All Apologies.” The lullaby arrangement of the song adds emotional depth to the home videos Cobain, instead of having it play with voice over. Director Brett Morgen pieces the documentary together in seamless fashion with home videos, interviews with Cobain’s family, unreleased demos and narratives of Cobain recorded talking about experiences of his teenage years. The testimonials are spread throughout the film and don’t take up too much of the film’s focus. Morgen instead focuses more on the home video footage to take up most the film. What’s interesting is that the only two people outside his family are his wife, Courtney Love, and bandmate Kirst Noveselic. The absence of drummer Dave Grohl is upsetting, but there were rumors he would be in the bonus features on the blu-ray/DVD release. There are no interviews with music critics and record producers that would otherwise overcrowd the film; Morgen brings the attention to those closest with the singer, which helps to make the documentary even more intimate. The narrative recordings done by Cobain are accompanied with animated reenactments, which are done remarkably well. I had heard about the animated segments from other reviews and was unsure how they would fit with the film and whether they would change the mood of it. However, they are probably one of the best parts of the film, as it adds depth to Cobain and is done carefully without being too cheesy or out of place. As the film progresses, it becomes more emotional and uncomfortably intimate as you

learn about the singer’s fights with drugs, pain and fame. Morgen gives us just enough footage of Nirvana’s breakout success in 1991 and 1992 with the release of “Nevermind” and doesn’t oversaturate us with interviews and performances we’ve seen time and time again in almost every ‘90s documentary. His relationship with Love comes on screen soon after the footage of Nirvana in 1992. Her interviews with Morgen, home videos of her and Cobain in their apartment and backstage videos of her on tour with the band take up a majority of the second half of the film. The home videos of Love and Cobain are pieced together so flawlessly that you almost forget it’s a documentary and you think you’re watching a biopic. The testimonials at this point are almost nonexistent and are placed scarcely. The emotions in the theater ran high once the home videos of Love, Cobain and their baby daughter Frances emerge. Morgen shows us a side of Cobain that we’ve never seen: Cobain as a father. Laughter and tears flow at this stage as you look and see just how humble Cobain was behind the scenes. The film continues with ever-so-brief archival and behind the scenes footage of the band’s third and final album “In Utero.” This final half of the film looks at the inner struggle Cobain had with his personal demons. Morgen hits that point home with footage of Cobain that is almost unnerving as you see his decline and inevitable suicide. The film ends almost abruptly, just as the singer’s life did. Morgen doesn’t bother with interviews or footage of the suicide because the lead-up was emotionally draining enough. Overall, the documentary is a must-see for any Nirvana fan. This intimate look at the singer’s life is something that I don’t see ever happening again with another artist. Morgen doesn’t attempt to glorify or bash Cobain, but instead presents us his life in raw form and in a fashion that helps you get to know Cobain and leaves the theater with you. The film will be playing at the IFC Center in New York until Thursday, April 30 and will then be premiered on HBO Monday, May 4 at 9:00 p.m.

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SPORTS

Sports Editor: Jesse Erickson » sports@fairfieldmirror.com

Women's lacrosse advances to MAAC tournament By Jesse Erickson Sports Editor Fairfield’s women’s lacrosse team has secured a second seed in the upcoming Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament, earning them a bye to the semifinal round of the tournament. Heading into the tournament with seven wins and one loss, the Stags continue to be one of the top leaders in the MAAC, trailing closely behind MAAC foe the Canisius Golden Griffins. The Golden Griffins have been one of Fairfield’s biggest opponents for several seasons. Last season, in the regular season series, the team was able to clinch a share of the MAAC regular season co-championship title after they took down the Griffs 11-9. After both teams advanced to the MAAC tournament, Canisius forced Fairfield out of the semifinal round of the tournament as they took back the win 12-10.

This season, the Stags were eager to get back to where they left off last season. In a preseason poll, Fairfield was voted to finish third in the MAAC, but they have proved to the tournament that they’re in it for the long haul this season. Fairfield was undefeated until the Golden Griffs were able to swipe the Stags of their perfect record yet again on Senior Day at Rafferty Stadium. It was a tough loss for the entire team, as they were only taken down by one point. Despite the loss, the team regained their momentum when they took down another MAAC foe, Monmouth. On Wednesday, April 15, Riley Hellstein ‘17 lifted her team to an 8-7 win against the Hawks as she scored the game winning goal with 9.8 seconds left in regulation time. The win against the Hawks secured Fairfield second place in the MAAC standings, putting Monmouth at third as they finished out their season, 6-2, with two losses from Canisius and Fairfield.

Fairfield finished out their season with an 18-3 win over Quinnipiac. The win over Quinnipiac allowed the Stags to secure the second seed in the tournament, while Canisius’ undefeated record has earned them the number one seed. Both Fairfield and Canisius earned byes in the semifinal rounds, but the remaining four teams began play last weekend to determine who the leaders would face in the semifinals. In a surprising end, number five Marist defeated number four Siena 1110. Marist will advance to the semifinal round of the tournament, taking on the Golden Griffs. Fairfield will be forced to play Monmouth yet again, as the number three Hawks defeated number six Niagara 14-9. Fairfield is set to take on Monmouth on Friday, May 1. If Fairfield is able to top Monmouth, they will be taking on either Marist or Canisius in the championship round game.

Looking back on sports: The men’s team had a tough ending to their season as they were taken down by Monmouth in a 1-2 loss in the MAAC championship after making a miracle run to the final after being seeded sixth in the tournament. Three freshmen on the team, Angus Hastings, Jonathan Uy and Ben Wignall received the honor of MAAC All-Rookie. This season, the team can look forward to Matt Turner ‘16 returning back to the goal. Last season, he led the team to one of their most successful defensive campaigns posting a .897 save percentage starting in all 18 games. He finished out the fall season with 13 shutouts. The women’s soccer team faced a huge upset last season as they were defeated by the fourth seed, Rider, in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship. The game came down to penalty kicks, but Fairfield failed to execute the win. Despite the loss in the championships, the Stags had a huge season, posting an overall record of 14-4-3. Looking ahead, the Stags will be forced to play without one of their biggest senior classes that consisted of the highly skilled seniors, Ashley Small and goalkeeper Kathleen Early. Next season, Cassidy Boegel ‘17 will be expected to step up offensively, while Karolyn Collins ‘16 will step up defensively.

In the IC4A/ECAC championships last fall, the men’s cross country team secured fourth place overall, with Sam Daly ‘17 finishing eighth overall. Daly was a top finisher for the Stags in the majority of their races throughout the season and in his junior season, he will continue at this pace. The women’s team placed ninth overall championship, with a huge contribution coming from Danielle Renzi ‘15, who was the top finisher for her team at 34th place. Next fall, without Renzi, Charlotte Molloy ‘18 should be able to fill the shoes of her teammate. Molloy led the Stags last fall in several different races. Fairfield’s field hockey team led a noteworthy campaign to the America East semifinals last fall, before they were defeated 2-1 by Albany. Finishing the season with a 7-12 overall record and a 2-3 America East record, the team received individual recognition for their offensive and defensive play. Sophomore Ann Burgoyne received the honor of Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference offensive player of the year, the first athlete to receive this award in program history. During her sophomore year with the team, Burgoyne tallied 19 goals for her team. Luckily, Burgoyne will be returning this fall to lead her team to an even better finish. Photos contributed by Sports Information Desk

In this week's issue... -Men's lacrosse defeats MAAC favorite Hofstra (Page 14) -Taking a look at the Stags this spring season (Page 15) -Sophomore Troy Scocca knocks in winning run (Page 16)

Jesse Erickson/The Mirror Junior Colleen Reynolds has tallied 15 goals for the Stags this spring season.

For Marist, Canisius will be a tough team to beat. Last season, Canisius earned their fourth consecutive MAAC championship title, defeating the Red Foxes 11-9 in the championship round. Fairfield is looking to advance past the semifinals and head to the championship round, regardless of who they will be taking on. The team wants

to get the win for themselves, their seniors and for their head coach, Mike Waldvogel, who will be resigning from his position at the conclusion of this season. Taking it one game at a time, the Stags will take on Monmouth, this Friday, May 1 in Buffalo, N.Y. The game can be streamed live through ESPN3.

What's left in sports: Wednesday, April 29 Baseball at Stony Brook, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 30 Men's Lacrosse vs. Massachusetts, 7 p.m.

Friday, April 24 Women's Lacrosse at Buffalo, N.Y. vs. Monmouth, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 2 Baseball vs. St. Peter's, 12 p.m. Softball at Iona, 12 p.m.

Sunday, May 3 Baseball vs. St. Peter's, 1 p.m. Softball vs. Manhattan, 12 & 2 p.m.

Friday, May 8 Men's and Women's Rowing at Dad Vail Regatta, all day

Saturday, May 9 Men's and Women's Rowing at Dad Vail Regatta, all day Baseball at Marist, 3 p.m.

Sunday, May 10 Baseball at Marist, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12 Baseball at Massachusetts, 3 p.m.

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Stags shut down MAAC favorite Hofstra By Travis Day Contributing Writer Thanks to Fairfield’s 5-4 victory over Hofstra on Friday, April 24 and Towson's loss at Drexel on Saturday, April 25, the Stags have clinched the regular season title and top seed for the Colonial Athletic Association men's lacrosse tournament, in which Rafferty Stadium will play host. Fairfield dominated the opening period, holding the Pride to no offensive possessions until the 8:40 mark. Senior Tristan Sperry struck

first for the Stags, firing his running shot to the top right corner two minutes into play. Fairfield held possession almost at will, scoring again with a long range shot from Jake Knostman ‘17 at the 9:47 mark to make it a 2-0 game. Freshman Joe Rodrigues put home a goal of his own on an assist from Sperry with 8:40 to play before Hofstra would call a timeout. The Pride’s faceoff win out of this timeout was their first offensive possession of the game. The Stag defense held them off

confidently, and T.J. Neubauer ‘16 would get in on the scoring action with a long range goal at the 4:48 mark to give Fairfield a 4-0 lead. With the stall warning clock winding down at the end of the period, Dave Fleming '17 found the back of the net with 42 seconds to go, sending the Stags into the second period with a 5-0 lead. It was a tale of two periods, as Hofstra was able to garner much more possession. Brian von Bargen would slot home an unassisted goal to put the Pride on the scoreboard for the first time at the 13:05 mark in the second.

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He would score his second of the game at 8:42 to cut the deficit to 5-2. CAA Preseason Player of the Year Sam Llinares would get on the board himself with 3:09 to play, scoring his 33rd of the season to make it a 5-3 game at halftime. The Stags took a narrow advantage in shots (14-13) into the locker room, as well as a lead in ground balls (13-8) and faceoffs (7-3). Hofstra would own a tense, but scoreless third period. The Pride would manage to register 14 shots to Fairfield's four, and force five saves from Tyler Behring ‘17. Fairfield would commit four turnovers and only manage one ground ball, while Hofstra scooped up eight in this period. The Pride also owned the shooting advantage 14-4. Behring and the Stag defense would hold strong regardless, taking the 5-3 lead with them into the final period of play. The last period saw Fairfield’s scoring drought continue, as Hofstra continued to threaten in the Stags defensive half. Behring would come up with three vital fourth-period saves, totaling 11 for the game. Zachary Franco pulled the Pride within one with a goal at the 2:39 mark to make it a 5-4 game, setting up an exciting finale. Senior Tom Lukacovic was called for a slashing penalty with 1:06 to play, giving the Pride an extra-man opportunity for effectively the rest of the period. The defense proved their

worth yet again, stonewalling another flurry of shots and sneaking away with the 5-4 victory. The Stags also committed 16 turnovers, and Hofstra registered an impressive 39 shots on the night to Fairfield’s 21. The Pride also owned the narrow advantage in ground balls (23-20). “I’m really proud of goaltender Tyler Behring, and I’m really proud of our defense as a whole,” head coach Andy Copelan said. “We challenged our defense to respond appropriately, and they certainly did. "I’ve never even been part of a game where a team goes scoreless for 45 minutes, let alone be a part of a win. Our defense was absolutely outstanding today.” The semifinal doubleheader is slated for Thursday, April 30, and will feature the defending CAA champion Drexel (7-7; 3-2 CAA) taking on Towson (9-5; 3-2 CAA) at 4 p.m., followed by Fairfield (95, 4-1 CAA) clashing with fourthseeded University of Massachusetts Amherst (4-9; 2-3 CAA) at 7 p.m. The Stags narrowly edged the Minutemen 10-9 on Saturday, April 4 in Amherst. The winners will face off in the championship on Saturday, May 2 at 1 p.m. “I’ve told my guys that I’ve been waiting for a long time for them to put together a full 60-minute performance,” Copelan added. “We haven’t yet done that, where everything has totally clicked. Obviously, the clock is ticking, so that is the focus.”

Your 2014-2015 4x5 Columnists:

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Patrick Kiernan Editor-in-Chief

It's either Christmas or the last issue of the year, how does it feel?!

Men's lacrosse will be holding the CAA tournament at Rafferty this weekend. Excited?

Stressful. Aside from this paper, I I know Jesse's excited and will be have had three presentations, two upset if I don't attend. With that papers and a test this week. Some- said, meh. one wanna take my finals for me?

What has been your favorite memory of being on Mirror staff this year?

Overall thoughts on Clam Jam this year?

How's your summer lookin'?

The feeling I have right now knowing I don't have to worry about this paper until next semester. Yep, I said it.

Ehh, it was alright. Among some highlights of my day included scraping both my knees terribly, and my roommate finding both of his sandals on two different sides of Penfield. Impressive.

Ya know, I'm still getting positive answers back from internships looking to interview me, BUT I ALREADY HAVE TWO FOR THE SUMMER. I'll probably end up with like eight and want to crawl into a hole by myself.

It's crazy that three years of 4x5 (and 3x5!) has come down to this. Jennifer Calhoun It's been a wild ride and I hope Executive Editor I could maybe make one of you laugh once or twice. Emeritus

It's great for the team and the school! Glad we can be putting Rafferty Stadium to good use!

Struggling to write editorials at 3 a.m. and always threatening to quit.

I'd tell you if I remembered. Kidding. Kidding.

I don't wanna talk about it. Nothing exists after May 17.

Pretty sad, I can't believe the year is almost over.

Can't wait! P.S. - How does the shot clock work?

Moving in early for "boot camp."

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I need to find a job.

All I can really think about is Italians, wine and pizza, so you can say I'M PRETTY PUMPED.

I've pretty much tried to recruit every student here to go with me to the game that I think will be so exciting. I don't get why we lack so much school pride.

Not this 4x5 picture ... But maybe, when the teams would win the games and then I'd cry on the field for some reason because I'm too emotional and strange.

As a sophomore, I was not allowed to go to Clam Jam. So I had my own adventure during the day that made for a horrible night waitressing.

If I would like to enjoy pizza and wine, I better work every single day of the summer all day and all night. So, my summer might suck, but my fall is looking superb.

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Jesse Erickson Sports Editor

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Taking a look at the spring season: A review of the Stag sports thus far in their respective seasons By Jesse Erickson Sports Editor

Baseball:

In a preseason poll, the Stags were set to finish second in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, but currently the team stands in last place. After playing one of the toughest conference lineups, the team was hopeful for success, but failed to come together. As the season winds down, Fairfield now has only 11 wins, but 27 losses. Next season, the Stags are set to have a good pitching staff behind right handed pitchers Mike Wallace ’16 and Kyle Dube ’17. Wallace finished the season with a 4.45 ERA along with 36 strikeouts. Dube finished with a 3.65 ERA and struck out 25 opponents. The Stags look to bring in new faces to the diamond after the departure of this year’s seniors.

Softball:

The women’s softball team still has a significant amount of time left to play in their spring season, but they currently stand in fourth place. In the preseason poll, the Stags were voted to finish second in the MAAC, right behind the Marist Red Foxes. This weekend, the Stags captured a pivotal win in the doubleheader against Marist, who were voted to finish first in the pre-season poll. With the win against Marist, the team currently holds a 11-5 record, posting a .688 winning percentage. Their winning percentage has them tied with Siena, who stands in third, and Iona, who currently stands in fourth. Freshman Kate Robinson had made a huge impact on the team so far this season, posting five home runs, 25 hits and 25 RBIs. Behind the base and on the field, Lauren Filicia ‘16 leads her team with 60 putouts and a .380 batting percentage. If the Stags can keep their bats swinging, they hope to cruise in MAAC tournament play a couple of weeks from now.

Tennis:

Both the men’s and women’s teams saw their seasons come to an end this past weekend. The men’s team, who was voted to finish fifth in the preseason poll, concluded their season in fifth place, posting a 2-5 record, with wins against Siena and St. Peter’s. Freshmen Brad Orban and Dylan Appel saw the most success in their singles matches, with Orban finishing his first season with the Stags 4-3. Appel had a powerful start to his freshman collegiate tennis career, leading his team with a 4-2 MAAC record. He was the only Stag on the team to earn All-MAAC second team honors this spring. The team will only graduate one senior this spring, Cameron Amyot, which gives them a promising start for the years to come. On the women’s side, Quinnipiac claimed the MAAC title this year after Fairfield fell to Niagara, 4-0, in the semifinal round of the tournament. In the preseason poll, the Stags were picked to finish second, but couldn’t execute to get there. Like the men’s team, the majority of the starting lineup consists of underclassmen, like Helen Abbot ‘18, who had one of the most successful seasons on the team. She finished out her MAAC regular season with a 6-2 overall record in singles play, tieing with Allison Radde ‘15 who will be graduating this spring. The team will only be graduating Radde and Emma Samson ‘15 and under the lead of head coach Jeff Bricker, the team could look to take the MAAC championship in next year’s season.

Rowing:

The men’s and women’s rowing team have both been dubbed to finish third in the MAAC championships that will be occurring later this month. Fairfield’s men’s and women’s varsity eight boat just had a promising weekend, where they both took wins in their respective races. At the Sacred Heart Invitational, the women’s varsity eight and the second varsity eight team both took home the gold against Sacred Heart, Robert Morris and Iona. If the women’s team can continue on with this momentum, they hope to take down the current MAAC leaders, Jacksonville and Marist, who were voted to take first and second this season. The men’s varsity eight team also had an outstanding weekend as all three races finished in the top four. Fairfield’s A varsity eight boat took the win, with a final time of 7:37.1 which put them ahead of Iona and the other two Fairfield teams in the race. The A team, consisting of Olivia Vita ‘16, Travis Day ‘16, George Bellos ‘16, Alex Nowicki ‘17, Jack Santoro ‘18, Will Quentin ‘18, Jack Carty ‘17, Luke Auger ‘15 and Cameron Bowen ‘15, will look to compete as one of the varsity eight teams in the MAAC championships. The Stags will work to finish even higher than third, but will be forced to take down defending champs Jacksonville and Marist first.

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STAGS BY THE NUMBERS

The men's and women's tennis teams will be only graduating three seniors this spring.

Seniors Emma Ritzmann

Golf:

For the women’s team, Emma Ritzmann ‘15 powered through the MAAC championship, leading the MAAC individual standings at fourth place which helped her team to finish third in the final championship round in Florida this past weekend. Albany was voted to take the championship and that they did, while Fairfield was able to better the preseason vote by one ranking, finishing third instead of fourth. Ritzmann shot a combined score of 231 which put her at fourth place. Her team shot a combined 956 which put them at third, right in front of Quinnipiac, who concluded the MAAC championship shooting a 958. The women’s golf team will be graduating two dominant seniors this spring, both Ritzmann and Katie Rockwell, who helped the team significantly this season. However, the team can expect Olivia Brooks ‘16 and Michelle Applegate ‘16 to step up and fill the shoes of their graduating members. Although a third place finish is never a bad finish, it was a tough ending for the men’s golf team. The men’s team was expected to take the entire MAAC championship in the preseason poll, but St. Peter’s ended up on top, with the team shooting a combined 885, just nine strokes in front of Fairfield’s third place finish. Senior Steve Burak lead his team in his last collegiate MAAC run with his team, placing fourth overall, shooting a combined score of 220. He was one stroke away from third place. The team will be graduating one of their biggest classes consisting of five seniors, but should see contributions from Alex Taylor ‘16 and Steve Shiner ‘16.

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Sophomore Troy Scocca knocks in winning run Alfredo Torres/The Mirror

By Alfredo Torres Assistant Sports Editor After coming off a rough weekend where the Stags dropped two against Atlantic Coast Conference rival University of Pittsburgh, Fairfield was set to host crosstown rivals Sacred Heart. Although the game was forced into extra innings after an offensive explosion by the Sacred Heart Pioneers, the Stags were able to battle back, where they finished in walk-off fashion and won 8-7. The Stags came out swinging in the second inning, as they started the inning with two men on base followed by an RBI double by Billy Zolga ‘15 to drive in the first run of the ballgame. With runners on first and second, Michael Conti ‘17 laid down a bunt which pushed in a run. After a hit by pitch, the Stags had the bases loaded with no outs. Sacred Heart committed an error and another Stag crossed home plate giving them a 3-0 lead. Senior Sebastian Salvo came to the plate where he drove in the fourth run of the inning on a groundout. The Stags finished the inning up 4-0. Junior Aaron Howell was on the mound for Fairfield and

pitched solid through the first three innings without giving up a run. The fourth inning started for Sacred Heart with a hit batter, followed by a single and a RBI groundout. The Pioneers were now on the scoreboard down by three. Howell gave up a walk to put runners on first and third with just one out. Then, the bats for Sacred Heart woke up, as they were able to get four runs on three consecutive hits to take the lead 5-4. “He cruised very well for three innings,” said head coach Bill Currier of Howell’s performance during the fourth inning, “then he seemed to just explode and couldn’t find the strike zone.” Currier made a pitching change and brought in Anthony DiMauro ‘15 for relief, but not before the Pioneers scored seven runs on the inning. DiMauro pitched 3.2 innings of scoreless ball, striking out two along the way. “When Tony’s [DiMauro] down, he’s got good movement on his pitches and then he elevates once in a while and gets some guys chasing,” said Currier. “When he’s down, he is going to get ground balls and he did a good job of that.” DiMauro pitched well enough to give the Stags an opportunity to

Jesse Erickson/The Mirror Sophomore Dan Hopkins squares up a bunt in the game against Sacred Heart.

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make a comeback. At the bottom of the sixth with bases loaded with two outs, Salvo came to the plate. After a long at bat, Salvo made just enough contact and reach based on an error by Sacred Heart, which allowed two runs to score to bring the Stags to a one run deficit, 6-7. “It definitely put the momentum in our favor, personally it gave me a lot more confidence going up for my next at-bat and it lets the team breathe a little and relax,” said Salvo. “It made us realize that we had a chance to actually come back and win this game if we put a few hits together.” The Stags scored once more in the bottom of eighth after an RBI single from Mac Crispino ‘17. After a scoreless ninth inning, the game headed into extra innings. After retiring the side at the

top of the 10th, the Stags looked to close out the game in the bottom half of the inning. Conti came to the plate and hit a triple. The Stags now had a runner on third with less than two outs. Sophomore Troy Scocca came into the game to pitch hit for Alex Witkus ‘15. Scocca connected on a pitch and drove in the winning run to start the celebration on Alumni Diamond. “Scocca’s one of our quicker bats and good hitters. If he [Scocca] was patient and let the ball get to the zone, he was going to hit the ball hard somewhere,” said Currier. “It’s nice to have a kid with a pretty quick bat to hit with the infield drawn in, an ideal hitting situation.” Scocca, who was joined by his entire team on the field after his hit, was humble about the game winning run.

“Everybody is excited, this is a big morale booster,” said Scocca. “Hopefully, we can carry this into the weekend and take this energy and the way we played today and just incorporate it to the rest of our games this season.” The win was a big one for the Stags, especially for Salvo, who just broke a program record by setting a new record of 313 defensive chances without committing an error. “Without my teammates, I wouldn’t be able to have those chances so I see it as a team record. It means that we’re playing good defense all around the field,” said Salvo. “It feels good but I want to win more conference games and get to the tournament.” The team can look to better their record as they make the trip to Stony Brook tomorrow for their second to last weekday contest of the season.