Author Michael Leone

by Bryan Mahoney It was announced Monday that Fairfield University women's golfer Jill Macari '05 was named a semifinalist for the prestigious John Wooden Trophy. The trophy is presented to two distinguished athletes in the nation- one collegiate and one professional - that best display character, teamwork and citizenship, attributes that the Athletes for a Better World organization believes to be central to transforming "individuals, sport, and society.

by Michael Leone While the Fairfield University men's soccer team started off the season smoking hot, they have cooled of rather quickly as they now face possible elimination from the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament. Early this season, the Stags found themselves ranked in New England's Top 10, with a victory and a tie over two of the three Top 10 opponents they've faced.

Here are some quick comments about last weekend's Red and White basketball scrimmage and the upcoming season. Coach Tim O'Toole can't help but be pleased with his depth in the backcourt. With both of last year's starters - Tyquawn Goode '05 and Terrance Todd '06 - working together on the red team, senior Kudjo Sogadzi hit seven-of-eight field goals en route to a game-high 15 points for the white team.

by Elizabeth Cooper Fairfield University's men's crew team dedicated a new boat to former crew member Frank Marx '04 last Saturday during Alumni Weekend. The dedication took place in Alumni Hall between the men's and women's scrimmage basketball games.