Mirror - Vol. 33, No. 07 - October 18, 2007

              WEEK OF OCTOBER 18,2007
Vol. 33, Iss. 7-24 pages
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Fairfield community 5Ks for a cause
The 5K Breast Cancer Walk to support
the Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center of
Fairfield was held on Saturday, Oct. 14 on the
Fairfield University campus. The walk began
at 8:30 a.m. and was sponsored by Fairneld's
chapter of Colleges Against Cancer and the
Fairfield University Student Association
(FUSA).
Katie Cincotta TO said it was a good
turnout with a higher participation than last year.
"I feel like I did my part in helping to
raise money in cancer research. I think both sides
win in the end because the foundation raises
money for a good cause and I know I was a part
of it," she said.
Photos by Peter Caty
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Making the grade:
Local restaurants
inspected by Health
Department
BY KATIE BARRY
If safety is on your mind when it
comes to dining on campus and around
Fairfield, the Canisius Hall kiosk is your
best bet.
The Fairfield Board of Health con-ducts
periodic inspections of all restau-rants
in the town of Fairfield, including
those on campus. Scored out of 100,
points are deducted for minor violations,
including problems with utensil stor-age,
to more significant and potentially
dangerous issues, including improper
handling of raw food.
The Canisius kiosk has scored over
a 97 for the past four years, including a
score of 100 in 2006. There have never
been any major violations cited.
The Barone Campus Center, while
never scoring below a 91 in the past three
inspections dating back to 2005, had a
citation on April 19,2007, for excessive
garbage piled in the dining hall. The
problem has since been rectified.
The Stag, with a score of 93, was
ordered to clean shelves and empty sinks,
as well as defrost and clean one freezer.
In May of this year, the Fairfield
catering center was told to wash can
openers after each use. It received a score
of 90, the lowest of the eating establish-ments
on campus.
Jim Fitzpatrick, assistant vice presi-dent
of Student Services, said that din-ing
safety is an essential aspect of the
Fairfield community.
"Sodexho does monthly inspec-tions,"
he said. In fact, Fitzpatrick wishes
the town would inspect more often.
"I wish the town did [inspections]
quarterly. Once a year is too infre-quent."
Sara Bouley '09 said she appreci-ates
that Fairfield has not had any major
problems with the Health Board.
"It's very reassuring that the food
industry at Fairfield is up to date with
health inspections because it is obviously
very important," she said.
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Student dies
after fighting
long-term
illness
Contributed Photo
STAFF REPORT
The passing of Maureen McAvoy
'10, due to a long-term illness, was an-nounced
by Dean of Students Thomas
Pellegrino on Oct. 16.
McAvoy's illness prevented
her from returning to campus this
academic year. However, she is
still considered a cherished part of
the Fairfield community and will
be well-remembered among former
classmates and University friends.
McAvoy was a mathematics
major from New York.
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Movin' on up:
School of business receives top honors
BY BRIANNE FORTUNA
Fairfield's Dolan School of Business has
been named one of the best business schools in
the country by The Princeton Review for the third
consecutive year.
The Princeton Review, a New York City-based
education services company, formulates
its rankings from candid surveys of business
school students conducted during the past three
academic years. The 80-question survey asked
students about their educational studies, student
body, campus life, personal experiences and
future career plans.
The "Best 290 Business Schools - 2008
Edition" hits bookstores on Oct. 10 revealing
the Princeton Review's rankings of the Associa-tion
to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB) - accredited Master of Business Ad-ministration
programs in the world, according
to a press release.
Norm Solomon, dean of the Dolan School
of Business, said that the achievement in The
Princeton Review is exceptionally gratifying
because the publication is based on the opinions
of Dolan students.
"It gives me great satisfaction to see that the
overwhelming viewpoint of our students is that
they are pleased with the Dolan School's faculty,
curriculum and facilities," he said.
Business students attributed the success of
the Dolan School to the challenging coursework
and the easy accessibility of their professors.
Alison Goggins ' 10, an undeclared business
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