Caribbean nations distinct
As a first generation American I feel I have to work so hard to protect my cultural identity from the forces of Americanization and assimilation. While embracing the American culture, I also want to respect...
Photojournalist Jonathan Alpeyrie Speaks at Fairfield University
Homemade bombs had been detonated and clips of stolen government guns emptied. The frontline pushed south, taking a forward position up the mountain, only to retreat back to defensive positions. The...
Retreat aims for higher attendance
Women around campus will join together for the Women’s Circle retreat this Friday at the Campus Ministry McGrath Commons from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. “The purpose of the event is to bring women together on...
Fair trade event raises consumer awareness
“Let’s put the fair back in (fair)field” is the slogan for this year’s 3rd annual Fair Trade Fair. The fair is scheduled to take place Nov. 30 at 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the lower Level BCC....
Sandy’s threat to power plants overlooked
Sixteen. This was the number of nuclear plants in Hurricane Sandy’s projected path. Because of this, three plants were shut down during the storm while the other 11 were put on alert. While this may not...
Alex Clare, you suck
It happens at the point in the relationship when you have opened almost entirely. This newfound vulnerability is hard to brave. It seems we have natural mechanisms in place to guard us from such levels of...
Student groups bring Asian culture to Fairfield
The dim glow from Chinese lanterns reflected off colorful Indian jewelry and festive Vietnamese dresses called áo dài. The Asian Student Association (ASA) and South Asian Student Association (SASA) came...
SALSA offers “Taste” of Hispanic and Latino culture
Merengue and Bachata flooded the Lower Level BCC with the sharp downbeat of the güira and the melodic rhythm of the guitar. The ringing notes carried the smell of Spanish arroz, pollo and arepa. Last...
Groundbreaking LGBTQ movie screened in BCC
First she takes off her fitted hat, her du-rag and polo. She then puts on her earrings, fixes her bun and ultimately transforms herself. Alike (pronounced ah-lee-kay), the main protagonist in the contemporary...
Apathy shrouds Japanese garden
Fun Fact: Fairfield University has a Japanese garden. “Students don’t care,” said student David Velasquez ’14. Jouges Residential Assistant Josh Beebe ’14 held a mediation program for his...