The Fairfield Mirror

02/09/2023

Hello!

Welcome back to a new semester of the Fairfield Mirror. With our new staff, we put together our brand new edition of The Mirror, focusing on different events around campus like the uptick in usage of the RecPlex. We also recapped what Stags did over winter break, compiled a guide to the housing lottery, and recapped an amazing reunion event for the 1998 MAAC Championship football team at Fairfield University. All of this and more in The Mirror this week, in print and online at fairfieldmirror.com. Check it out!

11/03/2022

Did you attend StagFest this year during Alumni and Family Weekend? Should it return to the hill behind Bellarmine or stay in the Rafferty Stadium parking lot? Read about it this week in the Opinion Section of The Mirror by clicking the link below.

Students, families and alumni celebrated the Fairfield University’s annual Alumni and Family Weekend Friday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 23. A host to multiple events, ceremonies, games and more, this year’s Alumni and Family Weekend brought back a fan favorite: Stagfest! Having a great image o...

11/02/2022

Also in news this week, our head news section editor Max wrote an article about the upcoming "Stags Share Stories" event that will be taking place in the Library on Nov. 10. If you'd like to read more, click the link below!

The Mirror | News

11/02/2022

Happy Wednesday - you know what that means! Our staff put together a brand new issue of The Mirror, which is out in print on campus or online at fairfieldmirror.com. Our print issue can also be read online in newspaper form at issuu.com/fairfieldmirror.

If you're on campus, you can find our issues at the following places:
- All academic buildings
- Alumni House and McAullife Hall
- The Kelley Center
- Barone Campus Center
- Dimenna-Nyselius Library
- Egan Chapel
- Bellarmine Hall
And many more locations!

Pick up your issue this week and read about beach cleanup efforts by L.E.A.F., an opinion piece about academic perfectionism, a look at the best sandwiches in Fairfield, and the announcement of a new Club Sports website.

10/26/2022

Happy Halloween, Stags! In this week, you can read about the unveiling of the new Innovation Annex from Alumni and Family Weekend, an opinion on the importance of voting in the Midterm Elections, a guide to throwing a great Halloween party, and a recap of Field Hockey's last few games. All of this and more in The Mirror in print (all around campus) and online at http://fairfieldmirror.com/ !

10/12/2022

Another Wednesday, another issue of The Fairfield Mirror. This week, you can read all about a new on-campus shuttle bus for students, an opinion on why downtown Fairfield could use some activity upgrades, a review of a trip to Silverman's Farm, and a recap of the beginning week of the Rowing season. All of this in more in print and online at: www.fairfieldmirror.com or at https://issuu.com/fairfieldmirror

Also, tune in tonight for a page-by-page review of The Mirror on our radio show! Listen 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight by going to wvof.org and clicking "listen" on the left side menu.

10/05/2022

As Fall Break draws closer, lots of exciting news and happenings are unfolding around campus. This week in The Mirror, you can read about our new on-campus arena finally receiving a name, an opinion piece on finding your ideal major, a comprehensive guide to Halloween movies, and finally an article catching up with the women's basketball team. By clicking the link below, you'll be directed to our website where you can find all other articles like this one - read The Mirror now in print and online!

Fairfield University has finally unveiled the namesake of the building formerly known as the “Arena and Convocation Center,” which will now go by “Leo D. Mahoney Arena.” Leo D. Mahoney was part of Fairfield University’s Class of 1970 and was on the Fairfield Trustees Advisory Council in th...

09/30/2022

In the Opinion Section of The Mirror, our editorial board shared their favorite memories and stories of Matt Tullis.

Where do we even begin? Professor Matthew Tullis has been an incredible part of The Mirror since 2016. Since our time joining this staff, we have had the pleasure of working, learning and growing as students, people and writers alongside Matt. This would not have been possible without his guidance a...

09/28/2022

Today, our former and current staff as well as members of the Fairfield Community remember Professor Matt Tullis. Tullis was not only a professor, but an advisor, mentor, and friend to The Mirror, and touched the lives deeply of everyone who was lucky to know him. This issue is in honor of him and the lasting legacy he will leave.
You can find this issue at
www.fairfieldmirror.com or at issuu.com/fairfieldmirror

09/24/2022

In the wake of the loss of our beloved co-advisor, Matt Tullis, we at The Mirror invite those who knew him to share stories, sentiments, or memories you have shared with him.

The hope is to collect these responses, and use them to pay tribute to Matt.

Please feel free to share below or email us at [email protected]

In the wake of the loss of our beloved co-advisor, Matt Tullis, we at The Mirror invite those who knew him to share stories, sentiments, or memories you have shared with him. The hope is to collect these responses, and use them to pay tribute to Matt. Please feel free to share below or email us at i...

09/23/2022

In The Vine this week, check out an article on how to fix up your room with the proper decor to set yourself up for a great school year. Click the link below to read more!

Transitioning from your cozy room at home to the blank canvas of a dorm can be a real culture shock. Cinder block walls and the same generic furniture in every room doesn’t exactly scream “homey”. But home is what you make of it, and taking your dorm from clinical to comforting doesn’t have ...

09/23/2022

This week in the Opinion Section, read a piece by our brand new Assistant News Editor Julian, who goes through why the Company Scholars of Fairfield University bring a fresh perspective to campus. Click the link below!

The Mirror | Opinion

09/21/2022

In other news today, 'Regis West' has broken ground, which has affected a number of Regis Hall residents. Read more by clicking the link below.

  On July 14, 2022, Josh LaBella of The Fairfield Citizen wrote in the CT Insider and Connecticut Post an article titled “Fairfield University plans to build new sophomore dorm,” deconstructing a long-circling rumor that the University would indeed be breaking ground on a new residence hall, ta...

09/21/2022

Happy Wednesday, Stags! Today is the day - our first issue is finally out in print and online right now! You can read all about delays in Townhouse 16 Block construction, a guide to making friends at Fairfield University, some Starbucks suggestions to fuel your focus, and a recap of the opener of the men's soccer season. Read all about it and more in print and online at
http://fairfieldmirror.com/
or
https://issuu.com/fairfieldmirror/docs/9_21_22_mirror

06/23/2022

The Mirror is back!! Check out our brand new Orientation Issue, a series of articles for our Class of 2026 to enjoy while they experience everything Fairfield has to offer!

http://fairfieldmirror.com/ is home to all of this and more, so feel free to click the link and check it out for yourself.

05/02/2022

This week in the Vine section of the Mirror, you can read all about how to elevate your style this upcoming summer, linked below.

The days are starting to warm up which means that arguably, the best seasonal styles are in tow. The trend of strictly wearing neutrals has been on the rise for the past year. It’s time to revamp our closets and reevaluate our aesthetic. After a winter marked by neutral colors and minimalistic acc...

04/28/2022

This week, our assistant sports editor Billy wrote an opinion piece on what it is like growing up with a family member with autism, and the importance of autism awareness. This amazing piece and more can be found in the opinion section this week!

April is an important month for me and my family. And usually when people ask why, I have a simple answer:   Because it is Autism Awareness Month.   For those that don’t know, I have a twenty-three year-old sister with autism. She is the only sibling that I have. To simply say that growing …

04/27/2022

In news this week, Fairfield saw the return of FUSA's spring concert, where Flo Rida performed at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater.

Flo Rida performed on Friday, April 22 for Fairfield University Student Association’s annual Spring Concert event which was held at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater this year. Earlier that morning, FUSA sent out an email to students with a schedule of the event, list of items to bring and venu...