Author Lily Norton

When Fairfield students can take time out of their busy schedule to sit down and watch or read the news, they hear many different perspectives about the election, but only from news commentators or journalists. In a series of forums and discussions that were held last week concerning Super Tuesday, the University's own faculty and staff spoke about the involvement of faith and female political pundits in the presidential election before the Super Tuesday results were revealed.

What is it about February 14 that makes it a day for showing your boyfriend or girlfriend that you appreciate them? How is it that tokens of flowers, candy and cards are expected to be in abundance on one particular day of the year, the day we've come to call Valentine's Day? Well, there isn't one definite answer, but history gives us some clues and myths as to the origin of this popular romantic holiday.

Thankfully, the long weekend for President's Day has fallen right after Valentine's Day this year, making going home to "the boyfriend" quite feasible and simple. But then I thought about all my Fairfield women who may be swayed to do naughty things this Thursday night.

Since the writers' strike broke out in November, America has barely survived lonely nights without the entertainment of Jay Leno, David Letterman, Conan O' Brien and others. Many college students, though, have been most disappointed with the loss of their favorite Comedy Central commentators: Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.

As I walked into the dimly lit Wein Experimental Theatre last Thursday, it was as if I had entered a jazz club in the city on the Upper East Side. Although I would have liked to have a cosmo waiting for me, I was extremely pleased with what the Fairfield jazz ensemble had to offer.

Since the early '90s Cake has been one of the most popular indie bands, famous for its fusion rock that combines funk, rock, pop and jazz. The group scored big with songs such as "The Distance" and "Short Skirt/Long Jacket." You may recognize "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" as part of theme to the NBC's show "Chuck.

You may know Michael Ian Black from the short snippets of his sharp, witty comments on VH1 series such as "I Love The 90s." Since he has gained recognition from those shows, Black has started touring nationwide as a stand-up comic. Black will be performing at The Fillmore in Irving Plaza in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 1. The Mirror got a chance to catch up with him before his show.

From her most popular single "Rehab," Amy Winehouse would like you to think that all the tracks have a catchy chorus to sing along with, but not all the tracks on "Back to Black," the album that "Rehab" came off of, have a radio-friendly element. The same goes for "Frank," the CD that brought Winehouse to fame in the U.K. over four years ago. Because of a strong fan base in the U.S., Winehouse decided to re-release the album in the United States.

When I was an adolescent, the idea came to some no-brain individual that sandals can be worn past the season we call summer. I'm not sure if it was the choking on ocean water, the consumption of oil-free face sunblock or just a serious lack of health knowledge that was responsible.

Ludacris may be adding 2-0-3 to his list of favorite area codes this year. Students said they are more than content that the famed hip hop artist and actor will be this year's FUSA concert. FUSA's choice reflects a campus-wide desire to take a new direction in concert choices; recent Fairfield concerts have included the likes of O.A.R., Dashboard Confessional and Guster, which can hardly be considered eclectic selections.