Author Khoi Nguyen

Fairfield students have only three days remaining to contribute to a document that will determine the philosophical and administrative direction of the University in years to come. The official community review period for Fairfield's strategic plan comes to an end this Sunday.

During a cold winter day filled with grey clouds, everything is lightly glazed with a thin layer of power white snow. A dark pickup truck is parked in front of an abandoned barn with shrinking window hole. "Abandoned" by Elyse Raby '08 conveys a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Alison Sikora '06 is currently suffering through studying for her Graduate Record Examination (GRE), but she says she feels lucky. Despite what Sikora calls "two and a half hours of debilitating misery," she will not have to suffer through next year's GRE, which will be revamped and extended to four hours, according to David Payne, executive director of the GRE program for the Educational Testing Service (ETS).

What would you do with a million dollars? For the students of the Ignation Residential College (IRC), this is not a dream. It is a reality. The IRC has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Lily Endowment, an offshoot of the pharmaceutical company, the Lily Foundation, and an additional $500,000 from Fairfield University.

Regis. Gonzoga. Jogues. Campion. Loyola. Fairfield students are familiar with the buildings that have long graced the quad. But soon, there may be another dormatory to add to that list. A plan for a new residence hall is in progress. All locations on campus are being considered, but the most talked about location is between Campion and Jogues Hall, where the residence life trailer is currently located, according to Gary Stephenson, director of Housing Operations.

by Khoi Nguyen and Dan Akeson When first entering Fairfield University, one is greeted with the serene landscape and a brand beautiful boulevard... until one travels down the path to be officially welcomed by a pile of over-grown weeds. The university community was tentatively promised a new Kelley Administrative Center by the fall 2005.

by Khoi Nguyen While salary differences between male and female professors continue at colleges across the United States, but the differences between genders are not as great at Fairfield as at other schools. The American Association of University Professors recently reported that full-time female professors from all ranks are only making 80 percent of male professors' salary.

by Elizabeth Cooper Trips abroad, both for study and for pleasure, can be the highlights of a college experience in spite of their great financial cost. Now, Fairfield is extending an invitation to Jewish students to travel to Israel for free during winter break.

By Tara Touloumis The moment I slid open the door to Gonzaga 233, duffel bag in one hand and pillows delicately balanced underneath my other arm, my jaw hit the floor. I had known I would be living in a triple room for months, and yet for some reason, I expected the room to actually accommodate three people.

by Mark Servidio ­Senior Mug Night is often equated with an endless flow of $1 drafts. Of course, I had my dollar bills ready to get all the drinks I could possibly consume during the evening. After all, it was the perfect opportunity for a party: Tuesday night with no classes on Wednesday.