Daily Archives November 13, 2013

Has the prospect of saying the word “no” to a child become so daunting and draining for today’s parents that they have resorted to presenting the cheery, grin-wearing Ronald McDonald as a predator — someone to be feared?

Think back 9.5 years. For me, I was 11 years old. There was no Facebook, Twitter, iPhones or Macbooks. For Ryan Ferguson, when he thinks back 9.5 years, he would think of the last time that he was a free man.

For the next week, the Kelley Center will be full of frantic students searching for last-minute class codes, PINs and asking various questions about their schedules for next semester. Registration is just an added anxiety to our already hectic college lives.

Last Tuesday, the Management Club sponsored an event with three guest speakers in the Human Resources field. Dr. Lisa Mainiero, professor of management, introduced the speakers, Pat Nzemets, Sharon Budds and Debora Gross, who took turns talking about their career paths and experiences.

During winter break, 20 Fairfield students will return to New Orleans after receiving criticism from Fairfield two years earlier. They will be accompanied by Student Programs and Leadership Development Assistant Director Tyler McClain and Associate Director of Career Planning Stephanie Grejtak.

Dr. William M. Abbott has learned a lot about teaching and the true value of education throughout his nearly 30-year tenure at Fairfield. As an associate professor of history and as the former chair of the history department, his passion for learning and history have recently molded together in his efforts to preserve the integrity of higher education.

After working as a Resident Assistant in 70 McCormick Road last year, Sarah Krikorian ’14 realized the difference she could make in her community.

So, cold weather can get pretty harsh here. However, the second I catch that first chill of the season, I indulge in it.

Junior Sohail Sumra used to go to the back of his chemistry class in high school and begin reciting his daily prayers as a practicing Muslim.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association has recently declared Fairfield University as the 12th highest Graduation Success Rate amongst student athletes in the nation. Additionally, Fairfield has the highest GSR of all 11 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference colleges and universities.