Monthly Archives September 29, 2005

By Elizabeth Cooper In the aftermath of the disastrous hurricanes which have recently overwhelmed the South, countless organizations have helped collect funds to aid victims and help rebuild demolished cities. Not surprisingly, many groups on campus are part of this effort.

On October 12, 2003, the Fairfield University community was shaken to learn of the tragic death of Mark Fisher '06, murdered at the age of 19. In the weeks and months that followed, family, friends and students not only mourned Mark's death and celebrated his life, but also struggled with questions about what happened that night in Brooklyn.

by Ann Glover ' Tara Touloumis Whether it is studying among the riches of art and architecture in Italy, learning how to surf in Australia, speaking bits of Gaelic in Ireland or dining on traditional Hungarian goulash in the Czech Republic, Fairfield University's extensive study abroad program has exposed students to countless new eye-opening experiences across the globe.

Lauren Pepiciello There is a lot of talk lately about the importance of getting an internship before applying for a job. However, if you want to land that internship, or even a job for that matter, you have to land the interview first. In order to do that, there are some things students should know before meeting with a potential employer.

By Tara Touloumis The moment I slid open the door to Gonzaga 233, duffel bag in one hand and pillows delicately balanced underneath my other arm, my jaw hit the floor. I had known I would be living in a triple room for months, and yet for some reason, I expected the room to actually accommodate three people.

by Mark Servidio ­Senior Mug Night is often equated with an endless flow of $1 drafts. Of course, I had my dollar bills ready to get all the drinks I could possibly consume during the evening. After all, it was the perfect opportunity for a party: Tuesday night with no classes on Wednesday.

by Elizabeth Cooper Trips abroad, both for study and for pleasure, can be the highlights of a college experience in spite of their great financial cost. Now, Fairfield is extending an invitation to Jewish students to travel to Israel for free during winter break.

by Kelly Sheehan Students who drink a little liquor and a little beer might stay in "the clear," but too much beer and too much liquor hospitalizes students who have never been sicker. Last weekend, 11 students were hospitalized and six were sent to the health center for alcohol-related reasons.

by Khoi Nguyen The most recent list of Fairfield University's highest paid employees shows the usual vice-presidents and a dean. Michael Tucker, finance professor, is listed as fifth on the list, which makes him the highest paid professor at the University.

As part of an ongoing internal evaluation of Fairfield's academic program, 43 faculty members attended an open meeting to discuss the future of the core curriculum on Tuesday afternoon. The primary focus of the meeting was for faculty to examine the vision, or mission statement, of the integration.