Jana Novak Memorial
On Thursday, Jan. 29, the Fairfield University community will gather to honor the memory of fellow student Jana Novak ‘15, who passed away on Friday, Jan. 9. Organized by the Feminist Girl Gang, an...
Independent Play Project redefines art
On the first weekend back from winter break the Independent Play Project, ran entirely by advanced theater students at Fairfield, took the stage in the PepsiCo Theatre to put on their production of “The...
Sophomore Casey Smith succeeds close to home
Coming into her first season with the Stags, redshirt Casey Smith ‘17 has made a tremendous impact on the team that has exceeded expectations thus far. Smith, who transferred to Fairfield after a year...
Does Social Media Dictate What is Relevant?
In a society where news from halfway around the world can be brought to a person’s immediate attention and fingertips by starting a “trend,” social media serves to perpetuate and inform all people of...
Letter to the Editor: Remembering MLK in a Secular Context
To the Editor: The members of R.A.F.T., the Rational Association of Free Thinkers, join others in the university community in acknowledging, and celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr....
Why prevention begins with education
College campuses are not typically associated with violence and crime. As a 19-year-old woman, however, I am constantly reminded of the potential threat of assault. Women of my generation have been told...
Book Look: ‘Time Traveling Fashionista’ great gift for young readers
A Review of “The Time Traveling Fashionista and Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile” by Bianca Turetsky Readers will be enthralled by this book’s beauty before starting to read this time- traveling tale....
Book Look: ‘Rory’s Promise’ is a smart read for siblings
As the Christmas season draws near and fall semester comes to a close, Christmas shopping is sure to be on our minds. “Rory’s Promise” is a perfect gift for younger siblings, nieces, nephews or for...
Students barred by admin. from distributing condoms
According to a survey conducted by the Guttmacher Institute, more than half of young men and more than a quarter of young women aged 18-29 have little knowledge of contraceptive services. In addition, 60...
UNICEF President Caryl M. Stern speaks about her mission
The president and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, Caryl M. Stern, shared her passion for social justice in a lecture at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. In the annual Jacoby-Lunin Humanitarian...