Author Meredith Clinton

by Meredith Clinton Everyone knows college students are supposed to be broke, but to still be broke when working more than 20 hours at multiple jobs? America's college students control more money than the national debt of some small countries, as reported on bankrate.

by Meredith Clinton Mike's Pizza was supposed to open at the Levee two weeks ago, but eager students have had to do without. "I thought it was definitely supposed to be open," said Katie Finn '05. "It would be nice if it were open." The pizza place has been delayed opening at the Levee but the plans are still in the works amidst several unforeseen problems.

by Meredith Clinton The Alpha Sigma Nu Teacher of the Year Award has always been chosen by students; however, President von Arx will decide this year and every subsequent year's recipient. In the past, Alpha Sigma Nu has chosen a teacher who demonstrates dedication to students and a high level of excellence in teaching.

by Meredith Clinton The anti-depressant Zoloft has been at the center of a highly publicized murder trial. Defense attorneys for Christopher Pittman, now 15, tried to argue that a high dosage of the drug was to blame when he shot and killed both of his grandparents, in November 2001.

Julia A. Hunter, a graduate of Fairfield's Class of 2003, was killed in car accident last Friday on the Merritt Parkway. According to Connecticut State Police, the driver of the car, Hunter's former roommate here at Fairfield, lost control of the 1993 Mazda near exit 40B in Norwalk.

by Meredith Clinton A ten million dollar construction project is underway to build a connector between the two Fairfield Prep school buildings. The construction, once complete, will link Xavier Hall and Berchmans Hall and should reap benefits for both prep and university students.

by Meredith Clinton During winter break, three more RAs resigned from their positions in the Residence Life department for undisclosed personal reasons. Despite the disciplinary dismissals of three other RAs earlier last semester, Laura Cantrell, associate director of residence life, said that the new resignations had nothing to do with the department.

by Meredith Clinton The Rec Plex underwent bacterial testing by a Fairfield student conducting a biological experiment, and while some areas were clean enough, others were downright nasty. Carolyn Canonica '05 tested the Rec Plex for microbes in the gym for a biology project.

by Meredith Clinton If you've gotten into trouble for alcohol violations as a freshman or sophomore, it's possible you know through experience what the Student Court is. If you've never been written up, however, you probably have no idea what the Student Court is or what its function is on campus.

by Liz Bae Having a member of the opposite sex sleep in your room is forbidden at Fairfield University, but there is no specific definition or punishment for doing so, and students have heard some wildly contrasting stories on how the rules are enforced.