Author Sara Quigley

One fish, two fish, red fish - ew, fish. Since 2004, women, especially, have been warned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency to limit their consumption of tuna due to high levels of mercury contained in the fish.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? We have all heard the old saying, but what if you were told that eating chocolate and French fries, among other unlikely foods, could actually be beneficial to your health? Many experts are now saying that a variety of foods have many more health benefits than previously assumed.

For the past four years, Bryan Davis, General Manager of Sodexho here at Fairfield University, has held this position with the dining services of various college campuses. Prior to that, he was a culinary student and a chef at TGI Friday's. This September, he brought his expertise to the position formerly held by Mark Timmons.

Last Friday kicked off Fairfield's 2007 Homecoming Weekend, which marked the first time back for many alumni and just one of numerous returns for others. The weekend's events attracted about 400 alumni, nearly matching last year's attendance, according to Colleen McGinn, assistant director of alumni relations.

The "Freshman 15." None of us can say we weren't warned about it. So, why are some students able to avoid its wrath while many others fall victim to its undesirable results? According to Dr. Philip Greiner, associate professor of nursing, staying healthy at college is all about lifestyle choices and managing a "balancing act" between diet and exercise.

For Fairfield University's Kim Bridgford, the act of writing is the most rewarding part of her profession. So, when she was named the 2007 Connecticut Poetry Circuit Poet, she felt "like a dream had come true." Bridgford, who has taught in the University's English department since 1989, said Fairfield has always felt like home to her.

We've all laughed along as comedians such as Dane Cook and Dave Chappelle crack raunchy, racist jokes and we all get a kick out of stereotypes and sexual experiences gone awry. But what if they are being told by a woman?

Some studnets believe that drinking mixed drinks out of a straw gets an individual drunk faster than without a straw, making it a popular pre-gaming strategy. A new straw has been invented that may protect a person from the potential effects of his or her drink.

by Sara Quigley Leave that old three-ring binder and pen at home. Many Fairfield students are now lugging their laptops to a "Smart Room" for English classes that revolve around computer technology. Professors of six introductory English courses that integrate laptop computers in their classes are finding positive outcomes.

by Tara E. Lynch DeWitt Maxwell '06, the starting power forward on the Fairfield men's basketball team, is ineligible to compete with the team, officials announced last Thursday. Maxwell's ineligibility comes as the result of a violation of the University student code of conduct, according to a statement released by the Athletic Department.