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Editorial: An end to the mystery, but not the pain

On October 12, 2003, the Fairfield University community was shaken to learn of the tragic death of Mark Fisher '06, murdered at the age of 19. In the weeks and months that followed, family, friends and students not only mourned Mark's death and celebrated his life, but also struggled with questions about what happened that night in Brooklyn.
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Editorial: Cheers ‘ Boos

CHEERS to Fairfield University's response to Hurricane Katrina. The fostering of 49 students from Loyola College New Orleans and Tulane University a clear and measured sacrifice on the part of the university communicty to assist those affected by the worst natural disaster in American history.
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Editorial: A Pathetic Start?

As a new academic year begins, Fairfield students have a wealth of opportunities before them. There are clubs to join, jobs to interview for, and events to attend. In the midst of all this, we should remember that an important part of college life is to participate in university activities as a campus community.
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Editorial: Students: active or apathetic?

As the academic year draws to a close, the editorial board reflects on the year's biggest "Cheers" and "Boos": student action and student apathy. CHEERS to student action. Fairfield students are to be commended for their response to events that have occurred this year on and off campus, and even worldwide.
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Editorial: Cheers and Boos

BOOS to the tuition raise. We understand that prices always increase and that it was needed to cover the wage raise, but to raise tuition to almost $40,000 seems excessive. Will parents send their children to a university that is not Ivy League and does not have the reputation of Swarthmore or Villanova for $40,000? Of course, the education at Fairfield is excellent, but outside the university, the name is still not worth the going rate.
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Editorial: JvA’s honeymoon is over

When the announcement was made that Fr. Jeffrey von Arx, S.J. would become our new president, the Fairfield community rejoiced at the prospect of having a president who was more visible, embraced diversity and supported the student body. However, Fr. von Arx's decision to cancel Alliance's same-sex marriage forum last week has made some students and faculty question his ability to do so.
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Editorial: Drug policy takes a hit

The puzzling remarks made by Senior Assistant State's Attorney C. Robert Satti Jr. implicating Fairfield University's Public Safety in illegally confiscating and holding drugs and drug paraphernalia (See story on page 1) could have far reaching effects for students on campus.
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Editorial: DiBuono’s responsibility

Jessica DiBuono '06 won the FUSA presidential election in a landslide victory on Tuesday night. However, with the lowest voter turnout in 20 years, it's questionable how much of the student body truly stands behind its new president elect. We congratulate DiBuono on her victory, but remind her that this is the beginning of a long road ahead.
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Editorial: Our choice for FUSA President

Too often in college politics, students are under-whelmed by their choice of candidates. However, this year's candidates represent a wide student contingency and include members from a variety of groups, including class council, campus ministry and club sports.
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Editorial: On the basis of sex…

This Women's History Month we rightfully celebrate the advances women have made, but note that a celebration of past events is not as good as victory over inequalities today, and finally (in a perfect world) not needing equalizing factors like a Women's History Month at all.