Props to Programming
Perhaps the warmer weather has brought more to campus than just warm temperatures. Over the past two weeks, we have noticed a great increase in the quality of events planned by campus programming.
The Campus Center has been packed with undergraduates the past two Monday nights, first to listen to comedian Steve Byrne and most recently to hear the renowned group Black Violins. From a diversity standpoint, there has been an introduction of unique performances with a wide variety of talents.
FUSA should be commended for getting such a great turnout among undergrads for weekday events.
IRHA has also created more appealing programs, including the Nickelodeon-inspired Wild and Crazy Stags. We recognize the improvement in campus programming initiatives, especially after the disappointing concert selection and other underwhelming events that caused seas of griping students.
Maybe it is natural to have exciting, campus-wide events toward the end of the year. However, we hope that there is a continuation of such efforts by all campus organizations throughout all of next year.
Frager, A Strong Find
One word comes to mind when Joe Frager is mentioned: success.
Last week, Fairfield landed Frager, currently the head coach of women’s basketball at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), as the women’s basketball coach next year. He has over 20 years of experiences coaching high school and college basketball and has led SCSU to the Division II National Championships.
Under Frager’s leadership, the women’s team will have fresh perspectives from a coach whose fine record precedes him. We are optimistic that the Lady Stags will meet innovative winning strategies in Frager, including an emphasis on strong defense, who said he will be committed to Stag sports and intense team collaboration while upholding the University’s core values.
With an enthusiastic new coach and the team’s core returning next year, the possibilities are endless.
We can only hope that Frager will put his own unique stamp on Fairfield basketball the way men’s basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley already has.
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