Author Marc Hansel

The office of Residence Life put RAs in the unenviable position of choosing between their personal well-being and their job last week. As a former RA, I am well aware of the job description and expectations that come with the position. But, after speaking with my recently fired, former colleague, I don't remember the stipulation in the contract that says, as an RA, I have to worry about my job over my health.

Last week, (former) online Mirror subscriber, U.S. Navy Lt. Jamie Nero, was disheartened by "how misguided some of our undergraduate institutions have become." Nero pointed to the Nov. 1 Mirror story about the nearly 60 Fairfield community members who participated in an anti-war protest in New York City, calling their spirit "an indicator that the participants lack factual information and a credible position on the war and are simply followers to a 'cause.