Bring Politics Back to Campus
The campus culture at Fairfield University is distinctly apolitical. There are no longer any major demonstrations or protests on campus, though there were some just a few years ago. In April 2023, a Black...
Black Stags Matter: March, Talk, & Listen: Wellness into Action! to be Held April 20th
On April 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. the Black Stags Matter: March, Walk & Listen: Wellness into Action is going to be held for the faculty, staff and students at Fairfield. The event is sponsored by...
Culture of Inclusion Should be Set at the Top
It is important for students to be aware of how diversity and inclusivity is being displayed and exercised on campus. A few weeks ago, the University unveiled its new Diversity and Inclusion Narrative for...
FUSA President’s Letter to the Editor: Should Our Institution Stay Neutral?
When I read The Mirror’s article on the removal of the Black Lives Matter flag from Counseling & Psychological Services’ office last Wednesday, I was disappointed, yet unsurprised. It follows a trend...
Letter to the Editor: Response to Removal of Black Lives Matter Sign
Dear Fairfield Community, The deplorable decision to remove the Black Lives Matter sign from the Health Center building needs to be addressed from the perspective of the historic mission and identity of...
Letter to the Editor: Faculty of Color Provide Statement on Removal of Black Lives Matter Flag
We, the undersigned faculty of color, are deeply disappointed by the administration’s decision to remove the Black Lives Matter flag from the front window of Counseling & Psychological Services, a place...
Black Lives Matter Flag Removed by Administration
On Feb. 17, Counseling & Psychological Services reached out to The Mirror after the administration ordered the removal of the Black Lives Matter flag in their front window. Mark Celano, Ph.D., assistant...
Dr. Kris Sealey Talks Black Lives Matter in the Fairfield Community
In light of February being Black History Month, Kris Sealey, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy and the director of the Black Studies program here at Fairfield University, sat down with The Mirror this...
The Power of Art: J.M.W Turner’s “The Slave Ship”
I fully understand that a decent amount of art is hard to understand. It’s difficult to grasp why the all-black Marc Rothko paintings sell for tens of millions of dollars, or how an artist can become famous...
Race at Fairfield: Is Fairfield Active in the Fight for Racial Justice?
George Floyd’s death has ignited an overdue surge for racial justice. For the past few months, protests have flooded this country, as well as others, but they have not solved this centuries old issue. While...