Overheard in Barone 11/11

“Do professors not check their email?”   “College is the only place where you pay for something and then hope it gets cancelled.”   “Wait, the health center isn't in...

Overheard in Barone 11/4

“Cats are taking over campus.” “I saw a skunk chillin’ in the quad and no, it wasn’t a costume.” “The Levee’s pizza saved my life this weekend.” “Another day gone by without...

Lectures Limit Learning Curve

Attending early classes can be rough, especially when you know you will be inactive for over an hour sitting and listening to a professor speak. But when the professor takes the entire class time, leaving no...

Overheard in Barone 10/28

  “Barely survived the turkeys this morning.” “Could you walk any slower, grandpa?” “Barone, where are the nuggets?” “It’s never too early for Christmas music.” “I still don’t...

Overheard in Barone 10/21

“Barone is barren.” “Already thinking about the stuffing I’m gonna eat on Thanksgiving.” “I heard the turkeys chanting this morning.” “Can I hibernate for the winter?” “We...

Overheard in Barone 10/7

“Assert your dominance by chasing the turkeys.” “World Smile Day...I hope you brushed your teeth.” “Until next week, Prez Ball…” “Did everyone else’s weekend completely fall apart from...

Overheard in Barone 9/30

"The amount of times I heard ‘Who do you know here?’ this weekend was ridiculous." "My roommate keeps talking in his sleep and I'm scared." "I can't wait to party with Father Von Arx next...

College is the Time to Start Over

The beginning of my freshman year was the scariest, yet most exciting time of my life. It was the start of something entirely new. I had a new home here at Fairfield. Since I had always attended a Catholic...

Overheard in Barone 9/23

“Uber is God’s gift to college kids everywhere.” “I need Columbus Day weekend for hibernation.” “I will never not wait 20 minutes for coffee in the morning.” “I can’t even wake up for my...