Monthly Archives November 20, 2013

An event-filled slate of football games took place last weekend, with many divisional rivalries heating up as the race for the postseason continues.

In the 2013 Fairfield men’s soccer season, the team put together an 8-5-3 overall record while going 5-3-2 in the MAAC Conference. Six Fairfield student-athletes were recognized for the academic achievement as members of the MAAC All-Academic team: Jordan Ayris ‘15, Matt Danaher ‘14, Sean Fahy ‘14, George Newton ‘16 , John Sullivan ‘15, and Matt Turner ‘16.

After a long and successful season, Fairfield’s women’s soccer will finally be taking a break from the field. Before the season had even started, the Stags had established their overall goals. The team wasn’t looking for a perfect record, but for a season that showed they had deserved everything that had come to them.

Musician Jeff Austin put the mandolin back on the map last Thursday at Fairfield Theatre Company. Austin, of Yonder Mountain String Band, performed with Danny Barnes on banjo and Johnny Grubb on upright bass.

Devonté Hynes has collected a variety of eclectic identities throughout his career. Originally entering into the music scene as the lead singer of the noisy punk, instrumental band Test Icicles, Hynes switched to the solo pseudonym Lightspeed Champion after the group’s collapse.

Wednesday, 11/13 11:06 a.m. - A medical manikin valued at $1,000 was found vandalized outside Townhouses 15 block. 2:06 p.m. - A student reported a suspicious male age 50-60 was following her by University Field.

When Philippine troops leave the area hardest hit by typhoon Haiyan, we expect private charities will step in to continue the recovery.

Right near the Fairfield Train Station is 55 Wine Bar. Their wines by the glass are quite good and pair well with their Mediterranean cuisine. They have a country club-like atmosphere with high ceilings that make it perfect for an upscale date night. In the warmer seasons, outdoor seating is available. Although the inside is so elegant you will most likely want to dine indoors.

Doug Perlitz has been sentenced for his inhumane crime. To attempt to hold Fairfield University responsible for the amount of hundreds of millions of dollars seems to be a misplaced attempt for lawyers to capitalize on the situation.

Dear Miss Molly, Sometimes I just really wish I had a boyfriend. I really don’t want to be single anymore. I feel like in college nobody wants to date. What should I do? Sincerely, Hopelessly Lonely