Extremism Has No Place In The Catholic Church
Pope Francis is not happy with extremist U.S. Catholics. In his latest effort to combat the rise of conservative extremism that has become more concerning in recent years, Pope Francis has “relieved”...
Students Push For Extended Dining Hours
In the past, I’ve been pretty clear about my frustration with the lack of dining options at Fairfield, but I have to give credit to the school. I believe there are many more options this year with the...
The Lack of Greek Life On Campus Is For The Better
Fellow Jesuit university, Marquette University, allows Greek life on campus, saying that “Our Greek community exists to enhance the lives of individuals by providing involvement opportunities.”...
Graduating Seniors Say Goodbye To The Mirror
Billy: It is wild to think that this is the final issue of The Fairfield Mirror that I will be a part of as a staff member. It feels like yesterday that in my News Writing course during the fall semester...
Letter To The Editor: The Mirror Should Address The 50th Hip-Hop Anniversary
The 50th anniversary of hip-hop took place earlier this year and Fairfield University did very little, if anything, to acknowledge it. And the school newspaper, “The Fairfield Mirror,” could have also...
When It Comes To The Violent Parts Of History, Choose Truth Over Comfort
Our nation has time and again chosen a path of willful ignorance. This becomes especially concerning when it comes to the dignity and well-being of all people, and in this sense, Thanksgiving is no different....
Don’t Forget About World Issues Once They Leave Your Instagram Feed
If you have Instagram, TikTok or even Snapchat, I can guarantee that you’ve seen someone post an infographic or informational video on a world conflict. This became more common in 2020 with the start of...
Children Should Not Be Used As Social Media Content By Their Parents
We are living through a heavily digital age. Forbes estimated that during 2023, around the globe 4.9 billion people are engaging with social media. Across all platforms, social media offers a plethora of...
Bigger Groups Demonstrate Fairfield’s Growth As A University
We all know that Fairfield is in the midst of a transition period from a regional to a nationally-recognized university. We see it in Dolan and Egan’s yearly rankings, and our being here as students is also...
Don’t Underestimate The Convenience Of The Tully
As a senior living off-campus, I never realized how much I relied on my meal plan to get me through each day. I sound dramatic when I say this, but I miss the convenience of the Tully dearly. Now...