Daily Archives April 20, 2008

Back in 1999, when the senior class was 604 students, 600 students were allowed to live off-campus. Now, since the construction of the apartment complex in 2000, only 400 students are released for off-campus housing. This number was established in an agreement between the town of Fairfield and the University administration through letters and correspondence.

Ninety-nine percent of the time, I can be found catching a breath of fresh air outside the back door of the BCC. I spend about 35 hours a week in the Barone Campus Center, and I love every minute. My strange attachment to the Campus Center is no secret and, as an off-campus resident, The Mirror office has become my home away from my beach home.

The Seagrape epitomizes the social scene of Fairfield's college students, and the staff is fully aware of this fact. It is no secret that the Grape is cherished and frequented by every senior at Fairfield. Year after year, alumni rave to incoming seniors that their fondest memories of senior year were at the Grape.

Blondes: Proud to be Loud and Wild vs Brunettes: Subtle, Sophisticated Fun

Living at the beach next year? Do you have one too many people living in your house? Planning on throwing crazy parties? If you answered yes, then it's time to think about protecting you and your housemates from being evicted. Beach evictions can happen for a number of reasons.

Looking to bypass the townhouse and apartment housing lottery? Need a high paying on-campus job? Enjoy leadership roles and organizing fun activities for your peers? If you answered yes to these questions and are a rising junior or senior, you should apply for a position as a Townhouse/ Apartment Manager.

by Jess Mitchell Relieved after completing a four page art history paper, AJ Restaino '08 leaned back in his desk chair, put his arms behind his head and sighed. AJ was ready for a typical Saturday night out with his friends. It was 6:30 p.m and he did not have any plans, obligations or stress.

Anxious students. Eager landlords. Strict regulations. Off-campus releases. All of the above remind juniors it is time to sign beach leases. No questions asked, most seniors want to live at Fairfield beach their senior year. Students cherish this privilege and look forward to having a beach house as early as the day of their campus tour.

Charge your iPod, grab the new issue of People magazine and lace up your sneakers. With recent RecPlex improvements, the gym is the new hot spot. The addition of three elliptical machines has increased the gym's total number of athletic equipment from 44 to 47.