Get Set Up For Success With Summer Classes
I know what you’re thinking. School!? In the SUMMER!? After a grueling semester, a little time without classes is a welcome change. But I’m here to tell you not to overlook the potential of a good summer...
Summer Campus Life Is Worth a Try
Hello, new Stags. I’m Thomas. People call me Tommy. I like making my opinions known, for some reason. I’m a student here at Fairfield like you will be very soon. Not to sound arrogant but I’ve done a...
What I’ll Miss Most About Living On Campus
My time living on campus is sadly coming to a close. It seems like just yesterday I was on my tour as a prospective student thinking about how amazing it is going to be to live on the beach. However, now that...
A New Approach To Queer Studies
As the excitement of planning for a new semester begins to unfold, there are many considerations to be made. So many of the courses offered at Fairfield cover an extensive amount of important information on...
Hot Take: Apple Music Is The Superior Music Streaming Service
Spotify really isn’t all that, and Apple Music has far more to offer than you probably think. Before you start booing, hear me out. As someone who is very familiar with both services, there are a few key...
My One Regret
As we each reflect on our academic year as it draws to a close, our seniors in particular have much to consider. Though we look to the future with a sense of enthusiasm, many of us find ourselves looking back...
Five Steps To Finals Essay Success
Finals season is now upon us. For anyone who is taking the majority of their courses this semester in the humanities or the social sciences that means staring down an insurmountable mountain of essays. But...
The Importance Of Autism Awareness
April is an important month for me and my family. And usually when people ask why, I have a simple answer: Because it is Autism Awareness Month. For those that don’t know, I have a...
Letter To The Editor: Signature Elements Response
Dear Editor: I appreciated reading Madeline Hossler’s “Magis Core Signature Elements Aren’t Reaching Their Full Potential” in the April 20, 2022 edition of The Mirror. I’m grateful to hear that the...
Junioritis- Yes it is a Real Thing
I am sure we have all heard of senioritis — defined as a supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance. Honestly...