Author Matt Murphy

Your alarm goes off, you slowly turn it off and prepare for class. However, when you get outside, you are not looking at the Quad but rather the third largest cathedral in the world. Its sheer mass is studied by hundreds of tourists every day, but it's your new backyard.

For many Fairfield students, it's almost a rite of passage, something to look forward to as they go through their years here. However, behind all the fun and freedom of living at Fairfield Beach are new responsibilities, landlords and leases. Brian McIntosh '04 moved into his house this September and was shocked by the condition of his new abode.