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Why Go to Class When You Can Download It?

Justin Timberlake. The Beatles. Professor Richard Regan. Fairfield English professor Richard Regan uses media technology to make his Shakespeare classes more enjoyable and educational for his students. But could his use of podcasting, in particular, actually decrease student attendance? Attending class could become a thing of the past as podcasting provides students with lectures at their fingertips.
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They’ll Sweep You Off Your Feet:

They hold hands and their eyes meet. Their bodies synchronize as they sway to the pulsating rhythms of the smooth and seductive beats. As they change positions, the tempo quickens, and through whisks, spins and dips, it finally slows and they finish, cheek to cheek.
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New “Green” Position Awaiting Budget Approval

Fairfield's campus contains more than 30 buildings for academics and instruction, student and Jesuit residence, performing arts, athletics and student activities. All require daily upkeep by various members of the maintenance staff. In recent years, one major area of campus-wide initiatives has gained importance: recycling.
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Cultural Tranquility in Pictures

On Wednesday night, the Fairfield University community was enlightened by the smooth music of Sage and the eclectic storytelling of a visiting Rabbi. Sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Relations, these talents are part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Students Stepping Up

Modern-day college students are viewed as lazy. They nap when they should be doing their work. They spend hours on AIM, Facebook or watching TV marathons. They are either drunk or hung-over for the majority of the week. Right? The results of a new national study combat this stereotype of lazy college students and suggest that they may be putting their time to better use - and even helping others in the process.
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There’s No Place Like Abroad

For many students, going abroad means getting to see new places, meeting new people and perhaps helping out a sagging GPA. However, what many students aren't prepared for is the way the experience impacts their lives. Whether it is the breath-taking views that you do not get in the townhouses or the range of accents beyond that of New Jersey and New York, for many, going abroad changes a person's perspective.