Author Dan Shannon

Unlike last year, the buses to the 100 nights celebratory event did not get stuck under any bridges, even though the harsh weather conditions were an annoyance. Fairfield had its biggest snowfall of the year Saturday night, but students did not let the weather affect their 100 nights celebration.

I had never watched an episode of "Sex and the City" prior to the viewing you're about to re-live. I do, however, have a major bias because I've been able to catch a few minutes here and there, and the show seems absolutely ridiculous to me. In a New Year's pursuit of trying to get rid of all my unfounded biases, I've decided to watch, roughly, a full hour of "Sex and the City.

By Dan Shannon Editor's Note: Dan Shannon shadowed Father Jeffrey von Arx for a day to determine what his job entails, how he feels about his first year at Fairfield and the president's personality. 8:52 a.m. - I arrive at Bellarmine Hall and I'm feeling some nerves that are, honestly, atypical for me.

by Ashley Phan Anal sex. Oral sex. Role playing. Repulsed by these images? Embarrassed to talk about them with your friends or your partner? Why not just download some commercial porn? Dr. Sharon Abbott, a sociology professor who teaches a variety of women's studies classes including "Sociology of sexuality," said although porn has negative aspects, research has shown there are also several positive aspects of watching porn for both men and women, and within a sexual relationship.

I would like to note that this column is not meant to place blame on Fairfield University or its Catholic tradition. I understand that Fairfield follows the traditions of the Catholic Church; but these are simply some of my liberal ramblings. It's no secret that condoms are not available on campus, nor is it a secret that homosexuality and masturbation are prohibited by the Catholic Church.

by Dan Shannon New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania; most people know these to be major states located in the northeast. However, most Fairfield students know them to be the most common answer to the question, "Where are you from?" Ironically enough for a school located in Connecticut, there don't seem to be an overwhelming number of non-commuter students who actually come from the state.

Editor's Note: Dan Shannon takes a look at All-Star teams as well as certain players and teams that have connected the generations. I've always enjoyed all-star teams. There's nothing quite like seeing the best of the best of a given profession working together for a common good.

by Dan Shannon It all started in late July when I was at Fenway Park watching the Red Sox take on the Orioles. Trade talks involving Nomar were lurking, and everyone in the park appeared to be concerned that he was on his way out. In the third inning, Nomar went deep into the hole and made a great play; the Fenway faithful were on their feet and I couldn't help but think, "I wonder what his away message is.

by Dan Shannon While the Stag's entered the MAAC tournament as the top seed last Sunday in Loudonville, N.Y., they were swept 3-0 by Iona in the championship round. Fairfield began their season knowing that they had a young team, however, they believed they had a great opportunity to learn from each other and compete for a MAAC title.

by Dan Shannon Fairfield has an illustrious student body filled with gorgeous people. Some are actual celebrities (what ever happened to that guy from "7th Heaven" and Bill Murray's son?) and some look like celebrities. For the sake of convenience, let's focus on the celebrity look-alikes for now.