Schneider shoots down NCAA rankings
The National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s basketball schedules have been released, which can mean only one thing: March Madness is upon us again.
Signings: the star of NFL offseason
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.
Men’s lacrosse beats two formidable foes
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.
Everyone’s Irish – except LGBT supporters
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.
Editorial Board: Hello, Goodbye
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.
To drink or to pray: That is the question
Having attended Catholic school for most of my life as well as being part Irish, I have heard the legend of St. Patrick many times. Supposedly, St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, chased snakes off of an island after they interrupted a fast in which he was partaking.
Dancing on the devil’s grave
Rumors have been circulating that certain members of the LGBT community are planning to picket former Westboro Baptist Church leader Fred Phelps’ funeral and have gay sex on his grave. The guy hasn’t even died yet, but already the militant left is mobilizing to desecrate the memory of one of the most hated men in America.
‘Free’ elections in Crimea
The Washington Post reported the results for the 2012 presidential election as 50.6 percent for President Obama and 47.8 percent for Governor Romney. Many would consider this to be a free and open election between two candidates.
At least seven vehicles vandalized at the Townhouses
Seven cars were vandalized late Saturday evening near the Townhouses 3 and 4 blocks. The collective cost of damage was estimated to be a few thousand dollars, according to John Ritchie, assistant director of public safety.
Senior Week will not be dry
The final highlight of every graduating class takes place in the week between the end of finals and commencement. Senior Week offers seniors the opportunity to enjoy friends, reflect on their time together and celebrate their accomplishments as they prepare for life after college.