Daily Archives March 19, 2014

Lush space rock soundscapes tumble over Springsteen summer ballad nostalgia on cruise control. The War on Drugs has released a new track from their upcoming album “Lost in the Dream.” “Red Eyes” has all the makings of a 1980’s teen anthem and convincingly delivers that dream in a package of Cosmic Americana.

After the breakthrough success of their 2010 single, “Pumped Up Kicks,” the Los Angeles-based band was put on the map as a frontrunner in pop music. They have returned with their sophomore album “Supermodel,” which lives up to this standard.

Dreaming of spring weather? I know I am! Why not trick your senses and try this delicious, fruity treat until the sun comes out? Lemon water can get boring after a while, so here you have a healthy, but prettier, treat that you can look forward to and that won’t set you behind on your goals.

When most of us shop, our instinct is to buy whatever immediately attracts us. Unfortunately, this habit can limit our individual styles because we ignore clothing that doesn’t instantly catch our attention. These shopping tips will help to expand your personal style.

There was nothing but applause for the dancers of Fairfield’s Dance Ensemble as they took the stage on Friday, March 14 at the Regina A. Quick Center. The night was filled with beautiful performances by the 61 members of Fairfield’s largest student-run club on campus. The Dance Ensemble spent about six months preparing for that one night.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s basketball schedules have been released, which can mean only one thing: March Madness is upon us again.

Like any other NFL offseason, this one has seen good players switch teams and chase the dollar bills that they so desire. While this NFL offseason did not have a multitude of valuable free agents, many teams had to cut players to open up cap space.

The 19th-ranked Fairfield men's lacrosse team overcame a second-half Stony Brook University comeback to defeat the Seawolves 15-13 on Saturday. Sophomore TJ Neubauer led the Stags with a career-high five goals to pace his team to victory.

While hundreds of thousands of spectators flocked to New York City on Monday to celebrate at the St. Patrick’s Day parade, I sat in my room staring at a computer screen, confused. A parade meant to celebrate Irish and Irish-American cultures has become a stage of exclusion as organizers refused to allow LGBT groups to openly march in the event.

Thursday marks the beginning of a new season: spring. Judging by the warm jackets and gloves we still have to put on before bracing the subfreezing temperatures, the weather hasn’t exactly gotten the memo.