Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on the rise
After fighting their way onto the popular music scene, Seattle-based hip hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are finally cashing in on the success that persistence, a loyal fan base, and more than 10,000 hours...
New Music: AWOLNATION
Aaron Bruno is the mastermind and front man behind AWOLNATION’s (AN) much anticipated debut album "Megalithic Symphony." Their innovative, electronic feel pulls together elements of nearly every genre. AN...
“Breaking Dawn” is a satisfying but forgettable conclusion
In the final movie of the popular romance-fantasy Twilight franchise, "Breaking Dawn: Part 2," viewers see that young lovestruck teenager Bella Cullen (Kristen Stewart) is forever changed. After giving birth...
Fairfield fights off Vermont
The Fairfield University women’s basketball team squeaked out another close win on Tuesday night, this time defeating the Vermont Catamounts 51-47 at Alumni Hall. The teams traded points for much of the...
CHAMPIONS: Volleyball wins MAAC Tournament
In a sense, there was no other way it could have, or should have, been done. Fairfield volleyball has consistently been a good team over the past decade, garnering numerous awards for individual players and...
Sandy’s threat to power plants overlooked
Sixteen. This was the number of nuclear plants in Hurricane Sandy’s projected path. Because of this, three plants were shut down during the storm while the other 11 were put on alert. While this may not...
Marketing strategist imparts wisdom
“The mind is the ultimate battleground in all marketing wars.” Although this phrase sounds like it could belong to a summer blockbuster, it is actually one of the driving principles behind businessman...
Downie projects the future of journalism
Similar to many news organizations, The Mirror underwent having to switch from just the print version to developing and maintaining an online version. Former Washington Post Executive Editor Leonard Downie...
Post-election, Americans wonder, “What next?”
For many Americans, the Nov. 6 presidential election was not as contentious or climactic as originally anticipated. Before the night was over, President Barack Obama had been re-elected, the Senate had hardly...
Fairfield U’s most notorious residents
They are perhaps the University’s most notorious residents, but they don’t pay room or board. They prefer the fields to Barone and the trees to Dolan Hall. OK, we’re talking about turkeys...