Cheers to: Successful alumni
As current students of the University, we take pride in the achievements of those who graduated before us. The success and achievements of alumni, such as Kathleen Murphy ’84 and Ned Coll ’62, are proof that the Fairfield education will take its students somewhere great.
Coll is running for U.S. president. This is surely activism in its highest form.
Murphy not only epitomizes the ideal of a successful woman in the business world, but also embodies the Jesuit mantra of cura personalis.
The accomplishments of Coll and Murphy should serve as inspiration for current Fairfield undergraduates. Having the good fortune to receive such an excellent education is profound in itself. It may sound idealistic, but applying these lessons to our everyday lives allows us to better the lives of others.
Props to alumni, you make us proud.
Boos to: Not speaking up
Last week, we commended members of the Fairfield community for transforming their education into action by participating in protests and social campaigns as a collective group. Yet, when it comes to issues that stir student opinion on a more immediate level, namely, the now infamous “He Said” column, Fairfield students are afraid to act individually for fear of backlash.
The Mirror prides itself on being the voice of Fairfield students. It is a public forum that allows freedom of speech and diversity of opinions. Editors appreciate the feedback they receive on the weekly issues and encourage criticism on anything students find offensive. We take the recent outrage toward the “He Said” column to heart, but there is also responsibility on the part of these dissenting voices.
While lively discussions inside the classroom and social situations do shed light on issues, students must vocalize their opinions if they feel strongly about a particular subject. It is counterintuitive to write a passionate letter to the editor in response to a topic, but then request to have it run anonymously. Student opinions have more influence with a name to stand behind them.
Opinions are worth nothing if they are not publicly articulated; the thoughtful words and comments of our peers should get the attention they deserve. Every student has a voice, and all have the opportunity to make it heard in the pages of The Mirror.
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