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Student art shines in the Walsh Gallery

by Tara E. Lynch A sculpture made of paper cups. A candelabra of cans and chicken wire. Oil paintings of Fairfield in February. These are just a few of the pieces you will see in this year's student art show. The 2005 Fairfield University Studio Art Exhibition features 64 pieces of art - including paintings, photographs, sculptures, installations and prints - from more than 50 student artists.
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Editorial: Drug policy takes a hit

The puzzling remarks made by Senior Assistant State's Attorney C. Robert Satti Jr. implicating Fairfield University's Public Safety in illegally confiscating and holding drugs and drug paraphernalia (See story on page 1) could have far reaching effects for students on campus.
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Pick your poison: celebrities share addiction, recovery stories

by Khoi Nguyen Music. Film. Sports. Literature. Politics. Any of these can give fame and create a pop icon out of an ordinary person and give them the status of a celebrity. Along with the celebrity title, there is also a greater price to pay. Few celebrities leave a lasting impression, while others resort to drugs as an escape.
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Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my will to keep

by Megan J. Mahoney I know exactly what I want when I die. I want to be cremated. I don't want to be buried. I want my ashes to be spread on Great East Lake in Maine where I have a summer house. That house is my absolute favorite spot in the world; I keep pictures of the beach on my walls at school and home.
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‘Disney War’ logs fight for the Princess’s castle

by Khoi Nguyen Many people only know Disney for its magical touch that makes fairytales alive however, there is much more under the surface of magic. But in James B. Stewart's new book "Disney War," a more complicated and difficult side of the company's history is revealed.
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College: a reflection of the real world or just fiction?

by Tara E. Lynch Most college students I know are smart enough to realize that their four years at Fairfield are not reflective of life in the real world. I mean, after college, we won't be sleeping on lofted beds, eating off lunch trays or showering with sandals on.
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Holocaust Museum visit affects Fairfield students

by Khoi Nguyen An identification card. A pile of worn shoes. Old pile of torn uniforms. These items can be found at any given junk yard. So why does it invoke so many emotions- enough to bring the majority of viewers to tears? These are the things that are on display at the permanent exhibition in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.
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‘Stonewall’ offers closer look at genesis of Gay Revolution

by Khoi Nguyen Just like the history of New York City, Stonewall has a rich and powerful history behind it. Most people would just see Stonewall as a typical rundown bar that entertains homosexuals. However New York City, a home where the revolution ignited, rounded up the most unique individuals from all the corners of the country to Stonewall.