Editorials

In evaluating the current crime reports for on campus offenses, one can see that the number of reported incidents of larceny and underage drinking has increased. However, if you asked any student on campus if...

Not known for its population of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-sexual (LGBT) students, Fairfield University is making strides to make students aware that the LGBT community does exist, and it is something...

As the lower level of the Barone Campus Center filled with students, including many members of FUSA, for the Open Housing Forum, all eyes fell on four administrators. As Vice President for Administrative and Student Affairs Mark Reed, Dean of Students Tom Pellegrino, Director of Residence Deb Cady and Associate Director of Residence Life Jason Downer dodged every question tossed at them from the audience, not much progress was made.

Walking to class every Thursday, I feel somewhat relieved and proud: The Mirror comes out today. I pick up a copy and stare at the front page, delighted that the staff's hard work and long hours have come to fruition. Then I notice that many who are browsing through the paper aren't reading the professor profiles, the CD reviews or the latest sports scores; they're reading Dan Stanczyk's "He Said" column.

The decision has been made to remodel the First-Year Experience (FYE) program. Instead of the current program, where groups of freshman meet once a week, First-Year Mentors (FYM) will meet with students who live on the same wing each month and individual students will meet with their mentors individually once a semester.

Housing is currently the primary cause for concern among Fairfield students. While plans have been discussed and presented, no progress has been made and the problem continues to worsen. Last week, members of FUSA announced that they would take a stand against the administration's handling (or lack thereof) of this problem in the form of a protest.

When Ivy League schools announced plans to grant free tuition to students whose families make less than $50,000 a year, the Fairfield community wondered whether this University would take a similar step - and University President Fr. Jeffrey von Arx did, just in time for Diversity Week.

The dynamics within the working world and family life have changed, and thus societal institutions must adapt. Fairfield University is doing its part in acknowledging and adapting to this change in lifestyle through the construction of a childcare center. This marks a laudable effort by the University to make sure that it takes care of an essential part of its community: the faculty and staff.