Monthly Archives April 4, 2007

Virgin records is promoting Joss Stone's new album "Introducing Joss Stone" as "an electrifying mix of warm vintage soul, '70s-style R'B, Motown girl-group harmonies and hip-hop grooves." After listening to Stone's new album you have to wonder if Virgin actually listened to the record they are describing. "Introducing," demonstrates a departure from Stone's funk roots to a more modern hip-hop sound.

Along with drinking beer, sleeping late and eating nothing but pizza, playing video games has become a stereotypical college activity. Whether it's the Madden football tournament held every year at Super Bowl time, playing in the various tournaments put on in the dorms or simply having a 2 a.m. Mario Kart game at a friend's house, playing video games has become a major part of college life.

Florida should be able to continue their dominance despite Ohio States young stars. look for the first repeat as national champions since Duke's back to back champioships in 1991 and 1992.

Hip hop music was just the thing to bring students together. Last Thursday night hip hop music filled the lower level of the Barone Campus Center as students came together to learn a new style of dance. The Elevation of Hip Hop hosted the Harding High School Dance Team at Fairfield University.

While characters like Aunt Jemima might seem like inoffensive remnants of another time, Dr. Emilie Townes told a 150 person audience at the Dolan School of Business that these images continue to oppress black women today. Using primarily the example of Aunt Jemima, but also including characters and descriptions from Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin, Townes tried to show the inherent racism and stereotypes maintained in this type of imagery to the mostly white audience.

While his accomplishments at Fairfield were boundless, the lasting impression that Fr. Thomas Regan left on his contemporaries extended even further than his vast accolades. "He reached people in a way a lot of teacher's don't," said accounting professor Joan Van Hise, who recalled the decision to do away with the Fairfield ice hockey team.

The women's lacrosse team is finally back on track after a 15-14 win against conference rival Marist last Saturday. The win marks the first time in three seasons that the Stags have won their MAAC opening game. "We all expected Marist to be one of the toughest competitors this season," said sophomore goaltender Lauren Chatnik.