The Mirror
Upon reading the “He Said” column this week, I was insulted.
It’s one thing to make light of the other sex; it’s quite another to claim that “the only place for a woman on a field is the sidelines,” or that women “catch STDs better than they do footballs.”
Dan Stanczyk’s article is not only a slap in the face to female athletes and sports enthusiasts but an insult to all women.
“He Said” isn’t the least bit humorous – it’s degrading. Perhaps the editor doesn’t realize this, but the “He Said” column – and every other article printed – reflects The Mirror in its entirety.
As such, until something is done about Stanczyk, this is one reader that The Mirror will be losing.
Sincerely, Jennifer Browne ’10
I’m writing to complain about the “He Said” column of this week’s Mirror.
I want to know how something like that got by the editor.
I’m a tour guide and every week I encourage people to pick up a copy so that they can see just how great Fairfield students are.
This week, I will not be advising them to pick up a copy. In fact, if they do I will tell them to put it down as it’s not an accurate representation of our university.
I don’t understand how lines like “you catch STDs better than you do footballs” were deemed worthy of page space.
I’ve always thought of The Mirror as a great accomplishment of this University, created by students who are passionate about journalism.
This week, I was proven wrong. I’ve always looked forward to the “He Said/She Said” before, but this year I’ve been stereotyped, insulted and told that my opinion doesn’t matter.
It’s disrespectful, and it’s not entertainment. I’d like an apology and I’m not the only one that deserves one.
Sincerely, Jennifer Lawlor ’10
Patriot upset by ‘philosophy’ in protest coverage
Please take me off of your distribution list. I no longer want to receive e-mail editions of The Mirror.
When I receive a headline article of how Stags bring “spirit” to a war protest, I am further reminded of how misguided some of our undergraduate institutions have become.
“Spirit” is an indicator that the participants lack factual information and a credible position on the war and are simply followers to a “cause.”
The protesters are another example of a group of young individuals who lack the courage and fortitude to serve their country in a productive capacity.
The participation of professors further reinforces my belief that they are no longer providing facts to students but rather their ideology.
The media to which you contribute has developed into a platform for personal ideologies, sacrificing truth for political and financial gain.
Unfortunately, a percentage of our undergraduates are unable to decipher fact from philosophy. Your report of Stag “spirit” is an illustration of our future followers not our future leaders.
Respectfully, Jamie Nero, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
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