Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: The problem of textbook prices is a long standing one on university campuses, and the possible solutions are more complicated than a bookstore setting a deadline and then blaming faculty for not following it. Publishers' incentives for large-scale adoptions, the frequent re-issuing of "new" editions (with few changes from previous editions) and the cycle of course offerings at a particular university are all factors to consider.

To the Editor: As a Fairfield student and a theatre major, I was exceptionally frustrated and insulted by the Fairfield Mirror's review of "Beirut." In his article, the reporter , Khoi Nguyen completely ignored the fact that this independent project was entirely student produced, performed, and alumni directed.

To the Editor: As season ticket holders for Fairfield basketball, and loyal supporters of Fairfield University and all Stag sports, we were appalled by the actions following half-time of the men's basketball game against Manhattan on Friday night. After a large number of student athletes were recognized for their academic achievements, many of these same students left the arena immediately and failed to return to support the team.

To the Editor: Evidently many of you no longer want the four years of mostly joyful dating through college (at different schools) that my wife and I experience in the mid '60s. Reports like Hooking Up, Hanging Out and Hoping for Mr. Right: College Women on Mating and Dating Today available at http://www.

Last week The Mirror received several letters from upset alumni lamenting the cancellation of 200 Nights. Regrettably, one lengthy letter run in the Oct. 27 Commentary section ("Alumni mourn loss of 200 Nights: 'It's up to you to bring the fun' from Bobby Sacramento, Class of 2001) was not a legitimate letter from a saddened alumnus, but a hoax.

To the Editor: Upon reading The Mirror online last week, I was very disappointed to see that 200 Nights has been canceled. I attended 200 Nights last year, and it is true that there were a few things that went wrong with the evening. However, I do not regret attending 200 Nights.

To the Editor: What are you people doing? What are you doing to the tradition that so many before you helped build? Mock Wedding, 200 nights, the luau, spam and clam jams? All of these memorable events have been eliminated or reduced to mere shells of what they once were.

To the Editor: I would like to begin by applauding Liz Bae and her article, "Connecticut Post Misses the 'Point'," which was published in your Oct. 20 issue. As a Fairfield University student and a resident of Fairfield Beach Road, I feel that it is important that students take a stand and become vocal about their views.

To the Editor: As a school, Fairfield has become known for the number of students who have gone on to attend law school. As president of the debate team, I have to wonder why more of the people who are apply for law school have not joined the team. Not only will debate increase your persuasion skills, but you will be able to see if trail law is something you have an aptitude for.

To the Editor: I would like to share some information regarding the admission process and the class of 2009. Simply focusing on the size of the class and the percentage of students who were admitted fails to capture the true quality of the class. Our goal is to admit a class which will contribute to Fairfield University in a myriad of different ways - in the classroom, in the residence halls, on the playing fields and in the community.