“Get Out and Vote!”
I am not very interested in politics. Of course I have my views on certain topics, as everyone usually does, and I do get passionate about my views from time to time. However, I really do not like talking...
The Restaurant Struggle is Real
The world around us had changed irreversibly. This is a realization that has been hard for me to come to terms with over the past six months, but it is one that has brought me significant peace as well. There...
Students Who Ignore Social Distancing Endanger the Health of Everyone
As Editor-in-Chief of The Mirror, it is my job to make sure that we report the truth, even if that truth is hard to hear or something that people simply do not want to acknowledge. So here is the truth at its...
A Letter to Future Students
Dear Class of 2024, Welcome to Fairfield University! During your time here as a Stag you will meet remarkable professors, make lifelong friends and grow into the best version of yourself. I implore you to...
Football Fans Desperately Yearn the Return of Their Favorite Sport
It may come as a shock to most people who meet me, but I am a huge football fan. I have loved it since I was a kid, back when my father used to tell people that I would be the first left-handed quarterback at...
Don’t Forget To Stop and Appreciate Nature
Hey all you cool cats and kittens...it’s Catherine, your Editor-in-Chief here, reporting from my own backyard. Don’t worry, I’m no tiger king or anything, as all the animals here live in their natural...
Music is the Ultimate Form of Love
Mirror readers, I really pondered over what to write about for our Ed Board column this week. There is so much content out there, and it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed or worry that there isn’t any...
In the Wake of Social Distancing Instagram Helps People Remain Connected
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused most of the world to self-quarantine and practice social distancing by remaining at home. After less than a week of being held up in our homes in order to protect ourselves and...
Women in ‘The West Wing’ Serve As Role Models for Young Women
It is no secret that my favorite show ever created is “The West Wing.” This is an odd choice for some people, but since I first started watching it in my freshman year of high school, I’ve been hooked....
Making Self-Care a Priority
One of the most important things that one can do for themselves is engage in self-care. I recently had an amazing self-care experience by having my hair elegantly styled and getting my makeup done for a gala...