News across Greater Bridgeport
Sneak Peek at the Artwork You’ll Find at the 7th Annual Art in the Park at Binney Park
The 7th annual Art in the Park event in Binney Park, sponsored by the Old Greenwich Merchants Association, will take place in Old Greenwich’s Binney Park on Sunday, October 4 from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Stamford Man Charged in Stolen US Treasury Check Scheme
Analysis of the man's social media accounts has revealed numerous photos of him in possession of large amounts of cash stolen during the scheme.
Lights, Camera, Collaboration: Fairfield University Partners with BFI
Fairfield University began a new partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI), a well-established and internationally owned institution associated with movie stars and big-budget films, inviting our small university nestled in the bottom of Connecticut to be their first…
Intramural Week One Cancellation Concerns
Fairfield University’s intramural program recorded more than 50 game cancellation requests and eight forfeits during its first week of programming, creating scheduling challenges for teams, staff and officials as the fall season gets underway. Andrew Jamieson, Graduate Intern of…
Mailroom Issues & Overflow Cause Package Delays
During the first two weeks of the semester, 17,500 packages were delivered to the Fairfield University mailroom. This marks an increase of over 2,000 packages from the beginning of last year. Mailroom manager Paul Donahue shared that the main offenders are “last-mile” drivers,…
Fall Career & Internship Fair is Today
The fall Career and Internship Fair is today in the RecPlex Field House, from 12-3 p.m. Students from all classes can attend, allowing underclassmen to practice networking and elevator pitches and upperclassmen to possibly land internships and post-graduate opportunities.…
“Being able to study abroad marks a person’s life:” Applications Open October 1
This Thursday, Oct. 1, applications for Study Abroad opportunities open for interested students and are due Dec. 1. Jessica Zied, the student advisor for Study Abroad, explained that students interested in these opportunities must first participate in mandatory “First Steps…
Fairfield University Faculty Release Statement Following Racism on Campus
Following a lack of action from Fairfield University’s administration after a Central Connecticut State University volleyball player spoke out about racist remarks made to her during a game against Fairfield, university faculty released this statement to the Mirror: “On September…
The Greatest Album You’ve Never Heard Of
You’ve likely never heard of David Kauffman & Eric Caboor. If you have, you probably spend too much time on rateyourmusic.com. I certainly hadn’t until this year, when I came across their album “Songs from Suicide Bridge” from a list of hidden gem albums. The album’s morose…
Mobile Stag Cards Reign Supreme
When I got the email this August confirming that students can now use their Stag Card digitally, it felt like Christmas morning. Stag Cards are our tickets to just about anything here: meal swipes and dining dollars, entrance to residence halls and the RecPlex, laundry, signing…
“Fake News” Or Just News Trump Doesn’t Like?
Embedded in our Constitution are our rights that define what Americans are allowed to say, publish and believe without government interference. Article I of the Constitution states that “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press…,” making sure…
Under the Stars with a Glimmering Outfit: Best Places to Shop for Pres Ball
After a month back at Fairfield, the school’s most loved and long-anticipated tradition is here: Presidential Ball. This year’s Pres Ball marks FUSA’s 23rd annual event taking place on Oct. 2 on the iconic Bellarmine Lawn. Like many students, you might’ve gotten so caught up in…