The Trayvon Martin case through the lens of Catholic social teaching
The not guilty verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman sparked anger and disappointment among Americans for many reasons. Zimmerman shot and killed 17-year-old Florida resident Trayvon Martin and was...
View ArticleHow Crimea’s annexation can actually help Ukraine
In a way that is not immediately clear, the annexation of Crimea might actually be a good thing for Ukrainians. That is — not simply the people who happen to live within the current borders of this...
View ArticleFemale leaders shouldn’t Ban Bossy
Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg has become somewhat of a feminist pioneer with the release of her book “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead,” which details what it is like to...
View ArticleWant religion? Read the Bible
Religion is a fact of life. This is plain and simple; so why are critics suddenly opposed to how movies based on religious texts are depicted? This all comes down to how scripture is interpreted. I...
View ArticleSpring … into the library
The sun is (finally) peeking out from behind the clouds, the temperature has risen (slowly, but surely) and the summer season is in sight. There’s only a month of classes left before that dreaded...
View ArticleRecPlex demands to be remodeled
At the beginning of this year, I learned that Fairfield was rebuilding the lacrosse field. I was also under the impression that Fairfield lacrosse alumni were donating the entire renovation. From my...
View ArticleTake advantage of summer
Throughout the school year, students work tirelessly on academics and extracurricular activities that will hopefully one day earn them a job in the field of their choice. We are all focused on...
View ArticleIs Colbert cut out for late night TV?
When David Letterman announced his impending retirement from the “Late Show” on CBS, there was a great deal of speculation from the media regarding who would be chosen to replace him. Letterman has...
View ArticleIs Fairfield really as safe as we think?
Fairfield has a reputation for being a pretty safe campus, but how safe is it actually? A lot of people leave their doors unlocked when they’re not home and pretty much everyone feels comfortable...
View ArticleHow to kill it in Stag Country
Welcome Class of 2018 All your hard work has paid off — the dreaded SATs and ACTs are over, the last grueling weeks of senior year have ended, the strenuous anticipation waiting for that acceptance...
View ArticleAnd the Oscar for Lack of Diversity Goes to …
Oscar nominations were released recently, and there’s something distinctly “white” about them. All of the actors nominated for Academy Awards are white. Out of all the nominees for best picture this...
View Article‘Hamilton’ Cast has the Right to Protest
Moving forward from the tumultuous 2016 Presidential Election, feelings of uncertainty and tension continue to grip the country. The realm of the theater may not come to mind when one thinks of...
View ArticleClinton Has the Right to Contest Election Results
Recently, publications such as The New York Times have reported on Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein’s efforts to hold vote recounts in key swing states. In an effort to investigate the...
View ArticleOscar Party Contradicts 2018 Philanthropy
The Oscars are one of the largest events of the year for the film industry and by the end of the 2018 Oscars, held on Sunday, March 4, over $44 million had been spent on advertising, the show itself...
View ArticleStand Against the Development of American Fascism
Associate Professor of History Richard Steigmann-Gall from Kent State University presented “Star-Spangled Fascism: Antisemitism and American Political Extremism, Past and Present” on Feb. 26 in the...
View ArticleJUULs: A School-Wide Health Risk
As a college student I have seen a fair share of JUULs, a vaporizer designed to look like a USB around campus. The new fad of “ripping” JUUL took over campuses across the U.S. last year. You either own...
View ArticleHope for Diversity in Hollywood
This 2017-19 film awards season has undoubtedly been the year of women. The Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Screen Actors Guild Awards and even the largest of them all, the Academy Awards, were all defined by...
View ArticleDon’t Stop Advocating With Social Media
Throughout history, movements have formed in order to resist oppression and make an impact. The case is no different when it comes to the #MeToo movement, started by Tarana Burke, and the #TimesUp...
View ArticleFairfield Meal Plans Need Improvement
As a college student, the meals I consume regularly are an extremely important part of my daily routine. As many of my peers would agree, food is undeniably an essential part of everyday life and being...
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