Daily Archives March 21, 2007

I don't get DC comics. They've taken a few bizarre steps. Back in the day, it just used to be Superman flying around until he had to punch Lex Luthor in the face, break the laser, rescue Lois, and then repeat. But that doesn't happen as much anymore. For one thing, Lois has been kind of on and off with Superman after Lois-2 (That's not our Lois, our Lois is Lois-1) died as a result of Lex-3's manipulation of Superman-2 and Superboy-Prime (Did I mention there's another Superboy?), and as it turns out Superboy-Prime was evil and killed the morally-conflicted Superboy-1 (Ours) and about thirty other characters that no one is ever going to care about.

A recap of all the sports you missed while away from school for spring break.

Enron. Tyco. WorldCom. These are just a few of the companies that have been featured in the headlines for their monumental scandals. According to philosophy professor Lisa H. Newton, more and more people like Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling; who held high-ranking positions in Enron, seem to be finding subtler ways to make greater profits under-the-radar.

As the president of Stags in the Stands, both students and administrators about the raucous crowd have approached me about the MAAC tournament. Everyone agrees that the atmosphere and energy generated by the crowd were amazing and truly represents what college sports are about.

It is startling but true: sororities today have gotten a reputation as exclusive in the most discriminatory of ways. Only the best dressed, skinniest, and pale-skinned girls are invited to join these pledging Greek life sisters who resemble the likes of Reese Witherspoon in "Legally Blonde.

The Gap. Ralph Lauren. Banana Republic. Nike. These popular brands are sported by many of Fairfield's students. What do all of these companies have in common? They use sweatshops to manufacture their clothing. In response to the conditions of exploited workers from around the world, the Students for Social Justice Club is holding its second annual Social Justice Bazaar.

Students from the Dolan School of Business now have an opportunity to put their studies to good use with the addition of a service-learning component to the elective course Federal Income Taxation II taught by assistant accounting professor Kathleen Weiden.

As a second-semester senior, I am in an experienced position to comment on the current housing issues. As a townhouse resident for both this year and last, I have seen the hypocrisy and stringency that has come with living on campus. However, the issue goes beyond only housing.

After yet another season in which the women's basketball team failed to meet expectations, the University's decision to part ways with Head Coach Dianne Nolan is a sound one. Nolan, who announced Tuesday that she and Athletic Director Gene Doris had mutually decided that she would not return for a 29th season, hadn't led the Stags to a winning season in six years, and a fresh face could be what the team needs to get over the hump and contend for a MAAC championship.

It is no surprise that head injuries are a cause for concern in any individual. However, Fairfield assistant professor of psychology Timothy J. Heitzman presented his latest research, adding some new grounds for distress at the International Neuropsychological Society meeting last month in Portland, Oregon.