Editorial
As students returned to campus this past week, the University's housing problem was again put under a spotlight. Freshmen remain packed in triples, juniors forced to live in the suites and the Townhouses...
Editorial: Fairfield shows activism
At the end of each school year, Mirror editorial boards have traditionally raised concerns about lost student traditions or condemned the administration for something it failed to do.
Editorial: A failed forum
As the lower level of the Barone Campus Center filled with students, including many members of FUSA, for the Open Housing Forum, all eyes fell on four administrators. As Vice President for Administrative and Student Affairs Mark Reed, Dean of Students Tom Pellegrino, Director of Residence Deb Cady and Associate Director of Residence Life Jason Downer dodged every question tossed at them from the audience, not much progress was made.
Editorial: A missed opportunity
Housing is currently the primary cause for concern among Fairfield students. While plans have been discussed and presented, no progress has been made and the problem continues to worsen. Last week, members of FUSA announced that they would take a stand against the administration's handling (or lack thereof) of this problem in the form of a protest.
Editorial: Helping our neighbors
When Ivy League schools announced plans to grant free tuition to students whose families make less than $50,000 a year, the Fairfield community wondered whether this University would take a similar step - and University President Fr. Jeffrey von Arx did, just in time for Diversity Week.
Editorial: Dollars for day care
The dynamics within the working world and family life have changed, and thus societal institutions must adapt. Fairfield University is doing its part in acknowledging and adapting to this change in lifestyle through the construction of a childcare center. This marks a laudable effort by the University to make sure that it takes care of an essential part of its community: the faculty and staff.
Editorial: Actions not orientation
The American Red Cross is an invaluable organization that people throughout the world rely upon for survival. Millions of people donate their blood to aid others. Yet, the need for blood is always at a premium and additional selfless individuals are always in high demand.
Editorial: Not down with OCB
Approximately 100 angry juniors were told that they would not be able to join their classmates in living off campus during their senior year. This is not an issue solely centered on the inability to live with friends or experience independent living. There is an even bigger problem at hand: the very flawed housing system at Fairfield.
The Mirror endorses Seiser for President
Because of his experience, his accomplishments, and the respect he has gained from the student body, the Mirror editorial board has decided to endorse Jeff Seiser '10 to succeed Hutch Williams '08 as FUSA president. Seiser has provided various examples of how he has brought ideas to the administration only to have them rejected.
Editorial: Speak up, Luda
Speak up, Luda: Students can't seem to agree on the ultimate FUSA act, but perhaps something they will agree on is that whomever the performer is should be enthusiastic about their Fairfield visit. Even though Ludacris will be rocking Alumni Hall on Friday, his publicist said last week that no interviews will be given - this includes The Mirror.