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Fairfield University Faculty Release Statement Following Racism on Campus

The Fairfield Mirror

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 17th, Breanna Ginley, a student-athlete on Central Connecticut State University

Fairfield Swimming and Diving set to host Fairfield Invitational.

The Fairfield Mirror

Fairfield University’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will open their 2026-27 season as they are set to host the Fairfield Invitational this Friday and Saturday at the Recplex pool at Fairfield University. Diving will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, and swimming will take place at noon on Saturday. The Stags will...

Volleyball Returns Home, Faces Rival Quinnipiac

The Fairfield Mirror

Leo D. Mahoney Arena has missed the sight of volleyball, with the Stags coming back home to face Quinnipiac after a three-game road trip. The three-time defending champions will play their first home game since the Fairfield Invitational on Sept. 19, where they went 2-1. Fairfield comes into the game 2-0 in conference play, tied...

Cross Country Prepares For Paul Short Run

The Fairfield Mirror

Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams are back in action this Friday, Oct. 2, on the Paul Short Run at Lehigh University. This is the third meet of the season for the Stags. The men’s cross country team enters this meet after finishing in sixth place out of 12 at the Manhattan Jasper...

Field Hockey to Host Hofstra and Lehigh

The Fairfield Mirror

Fairfield field hockey is looking to reset its sights this weekend, hosting upcoming matches against Hofstra University and Lehigh University. Currently 4-5 overall and 1-1 in their debut season within the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), the Stags are coming off a tough 3-2 loss against the University of Delaware on Sunday. The Stags’ last bit...

Cristiano Carlos

The Fairfield Mirror

Cristiano Carlos had been on the field for only a few minutes when the ball found his foot. One touch later, he had his first collegiate goal. During Fairfield’s first game against Marshall University, Carlos entered in the second half and scored with his first touch. “It was crazy,” Carlos said. “I don’t even remember...

Men’s Soccer Set To Face Saint Peter’s and Manhattan In Busy Week

The Fairfield Mirror

Fairfield men’s soccer is looking to continue their five-game unbeaten streak dating back to late August with matches against Saint Peter’s University and Manhattan University this week. The Stags will travel to Jersey City on Wednesday to take on Saint Peter’s at 3 p.m. Then they will take on Manhattan over the weekend, Saturday at...

Lights, Camera, Collaboration: Fairfield University Partners with BFI

The Fairfield Mirror

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 higher education partner within the United States. This partnership opens up a multi

Intramural Week One Cancellation Concerns

The Fairfield Mirror

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 Competive Sports who works with Fairfield’s intramural program, said unfamiliari

Mailroom Issues & Overflow Cause Package Delays

The Fairfield Mirror

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, like Amazon Flex drivers. “Anybody working a second job is a flex...

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