Author Deirdre Slater

BRIDGEPORT - For 20 minutes, it was hard to tell which team was 1-5 and which team was ranked 14th in the country.

Forget No-Doz. Some Fairfield Students have found a new –and potentially abusive-way to pull all-nighters. Ritalin, a prescription drug, has become very popular among college students who need 'help' to keep them awake and focused while studying. "I know a lot of students use Ritalin when they have to pull an all-nighter studying for a test or doing a paper," said Lindsay Loderstedt, '02.

University security has issued a "color coded sticker system," which identifies where people park based on where they live. But parking remains a big battle recently due to the 2,600 registered cars on campus.

After a year of at the helm of The Mirror, the 27th editorial board has stepped down from contol of the newspaper, signaling the end of its year-long term. This was the first issue published by the 28th editorial board of Fairfield University's student newspaper.

The beach is an enticing social scene for many students at Fairfield University. There's always somewhere to go to drink, party with your friends, and overall, have a good time. So what happens when the night wears down?