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Commentary Point/Counterpoint on Buckley 5 Features Alcohol awareness special 8,9 Sports Fall Baseball lineup 16 TheMIRRORv Fairfield Volume 12, No. 3 Our Second Decade Thursday, September 24,1987 The Image of Fairfield Buckley qualifies price of liberty By Chris Michailoff News Editor William F. Buckley Jr., author, columnist, and editor, spoke in Fairfield University's Campus Center Oak Room on September 17. The speech was sponsered by FUSA. Buckley founded the conservative journal. National Review , in • 1955, where he still resides as editor. His syndicated column "On the Right", which began in 1962. appears three times a week in over 300 American newspapers. Buckley hosts the weekly television show. "Firing Line", which is carried coast to coast; virtually every political and intellectual leader throughout the world has appeared on it. As a political leader and advisor, Buckley founded the Conservative Party of New York, and is a presidebntial appointee to the U.N. and the National Security Council. Buckley bagan his speech by stating that. "In considering the problems of other countries we need to reflect on our own liberty". He pointed out that at the time the Statue of Liberty was constructed, liberty did not entail the Universal franchise. The concept of Aid programs increase liberty is difficult to grasp, since it covers the entire spectrum of freedom, and Buckley posed the question, "Free to do what?" The perimeters of the definition of liberty are vague. Buckley said, " The history of liberties is the history of the limitation of government." Problems arise with the advance of the welfare of the state since, "liberty is redefined as the right to redistribute the wealth". The concept of liberty has been corrupted by its "usage in the English language". Buckley went on to establish a series of maxims from his initial statement on liberty. He exhorted that the U.S. should, "not forswear the use of force just for the sake of forswearing using force." According to Buckley the purpose of having an armed force is to keep it from being used. "We need to beware of the crystallization of the growing need for passivation." This is manifest in the need for a nuclear Lynn Ann Casey Staff Writer \ This past year the availability of financial aid increased for Fairfield University students due to a number of changes in the aid programs. These changes included legislation passed by the state of Connecticut and a significant increase in the endownment of Fairfield University. So, despite more paperwork and red tape, students and parents can look for more help in financing a college education. The State Legislature has significantly increased the Connecticut Independent College Student Grant Program. This program, designed to help needy Connecticut residents, has allocated $944,544.00 to Fairfield University this year, an increase of $24,454.00 over last year's allocation. If a student is eligible they can receive up to $4,945.00 per year in financial aid. Fairfield University as a part of the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges, played a major role in the passing of this legislation. Mr. Paul Marchelli, Director of Financial Aid at Fairfield University, said "this group has a responsibility to lobby the legislature in order to procure more funds for financial aid." He added that the group was instrumental in obtaining the new funds. Overall, the scholarship at Fairfield has increased by 22.27%. In the 1986-87 school year, this meant an extra $768,000.00 in aid to students. While these scholarships included increased money from the state and money from the operating income of Fairfield University, the largest increase has come from the endownment of Fairfield. The University has succeeded in its committment to increse endownment. Five years ago, only $200,00.00 was available in permanent scholarships. Today, the amount has reached approximately $6.5 million. The interest generated from this money is the actual amount allocated to students. Students can also look forward to an increase in the maximum of the Guaranteed Student Loans (GSL). Prior to this semester, the maximum was $2,500.00 per student every year. Now, eligible freshmen and sophomores can borrow up to $2,625.00 - and juniors and seniors up to $4000.00. Over 100 students attend FUSA's top echelon, (photo by Michelle Clifford) FUSA's general meeting spurs interest By Johansen . Staff Write/ Robert H. Last Wednesday. September 16. the Fairfield University Student Association held a mebership meeting in the Campus Center Oak Room. The purpose of the meeting was for students to sign up for the individual committees which constitute FUSA. The meeting also allowed those students who hadn't joined FUSA at the Activities Fair to do so. The night began with several short speeches by the FUSA officers. Mark Dietz of the membership drive was the first to welcome the more than 100 students to the drive. He introduced the night as "a first step" to greater involvement in the community. Joining the committees was a means by which students could help FUSA and help themselves. Other speeches by FUSA government officials followed. These introduced the students to various facets of their student government, including the departments of government affairs, student life, student services, and government relations. This gave students a rough overview of FUSA. The highlight of the evening was a five minute film about FUSA and FUSA spirit. It projected an image of "fun, FUSA, and you." Chris Ritchie. FUSA President, stressed that the evening was a time for fun and a time for students to get to meet the department chairmen on a one to one basis. He also pointed out that it was important to remember that the FUSA members are students, and therefore are understanding of student needs. After the speeches, students were given the opportunity-to meet and question the individual committee members at tables set up around the room. At the tables, students were given a description of what functions the committees performed. If interested, the student could join that committee. The committees ranged from Decorations to Alcohol Awareness. This last period of the night was designed as an informal way to meet FUSA members. Ritchie was pleased by the turnout of the students. He was quick to note that this was just "the icing on the cake."
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Title | Mirror - Vol. 12, No. 03 - September 24, 1987 |
Date | September 24 1987 |
Description | The Mirror (sometimes called the Fairfield Mirror) is the official student newspaper of Fairfield University, and is published weekly during the academic year (September - May). It runs from 1977 - the present; current issues are available online. |
Notes | A timeline for Fairfield University student newspapers is as follows: The Tentative, Nov. 7, 1947 - Dec. 19, 1947; The Fulcrum, Jan. 9, 1948 - May 20, 1949; The Stag, Sept. 23, 1949 - May 6, 1970; The University Voice, Oct. 1, 1970 - May 11, 1977; The Fairfield Free Press & Review, Sept. 10, 1970 - Apr. 24, 1975; The Fairfield Mirror, Sept. 22, 1977 - present. |
Type of Document | Newspaper |
Original Format | Newsprint; color; ill.; 11.5 x 17 in. |
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Publisher | Fairfield University |
Place of Publication | Fairfield, Conn. |
Source | Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections |
Copyright Information | Fairfield University reserves all rights to this resource which is provided here for educational and/or non-commercial purposes only. |
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SearchData | Commentary Point/Counterpoint on Buckley 5 Features Alcohol awareness special 8,9 Sports Fall Baseball lineup 16 TheMIRRORv Fairfield Volume 12, No. 3 Our Second Decade Thursday, September 24,1987 The Image of Fairfield Buckley qualifies price of liberty By Chris Michailoff News Editor William F. Buckley Jr., author, columnist, and editor, spoke in Fairfield University's Campus Center Oak Room on September 17. The speech was sponsered by FUSA. Buckley founded the conservative journal. National Review , in • 1955, where he still resides as editor. His syndicated column "On the Right", which began in 1962. appears three times a week in over 300 American newspapers. Buckley hosts the weekly television show. "Firing Line", which is carried coast to coast; virtually every political and intellectual leader throughout the world has appeared on it. As a political leader and advisor, Buckley founded the Conservative Party of New York, and is a presidebntial appointee to the U.N. and the National Security Council. Buckley bagan his speech by stating that. "In considering the problems of other countries we need to reflect on our own liberty". He pointed out that at the time the Statue of Liberty was constructed, liberty did not entail the Universal franchise. The concept of Aid programs increase liberty is difficult to grasp, since it covers the entire spectrum of freedom, and Buckley posed the question, "Free to do what?" The perimeters of the definition of liberty are vague. Buckley said, " The history of liberties is the history of the limitation of government." Problems arise with the advance of the welfare of the state since, "liberty is redefined as the right to redistribute the wealth". The concept of liberty has been corrupted by its "usage in the English language". Buckley went on to establish a series of maxims from his initial statement on liberty. He exhorted that the U.S. should, "not forswear the use of force just for the sake of forswearing using force." According to Buckley the purpose of having an armed force is to keep it from being used. "We need to beware of the crystallization of the growing need for passivation." This is manifest in the need for a nuclear Lynn Ann Casey Staff Writer \ This past year the availability of financial aid increased for Fairfield University students due to a number of changes in the aid programs. These changes included legislation passed by the state of Connecticut and a significant increase in the endownment of Fairfield University. So, despite more paperwork and red tape, students and parents can look for more help in financing a college education. The State Legislature has significantly increased the Connecticut Independent College Student Grant Program. This program, designed to help needy Connecticut residents, has allocated $944,544.00 to Fairfield University this year, an increase of $24,454.00 over last year's allocation. If a student is eligible they can receive up to $4,945.00 per year in financial aid. Fairfield University as a part of the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges, played a major role in the passing of this legislation. Mr. Paul Marchelli, Director of Financial Aid at Fairfield University, said "this group has a responsibility to lobby the legislature in order to procure more funds for financial aid." He added that the group was instrumental in obtaining the new funds. Overall, the scholarship at Fairfield has increased by 22.27%. In the 1986-87 school year, this meant an extra $768,000.00 in aid to students. While these scholarships included increased money from the state and money from the operating income of Fairfield University, the largest increase has come from the endownment of Fairfield. The University has succeeded in its committment to increse endownment. Five years ago, only $200,00.00 was available in permanent scholarships. Today, the amount has reached approximately $6.5 million. The interest generated from this money is the actual amount allocated to students. Students can also look forward to an increase in the maximum of the Guaranteed Student Loans (GSL). Prior to this semester, the maximum was $2,500.00 per student every year. Now, eligible freshmen and sophomores can borrow up to $2,625.00 - and juniors and seniors up to $4000.00. Over 100 students attend FUSA's top echelon, (photo by Michelle Clifford) FUSA's general meeting spurs interest By Johansen . Staff Write/ Robert H. Last Wednesday. September 16. the Fairfield University Student Association held a mebership meeting in the Campus Center Oak Room. The purpose of the meeting was for students to sign up for the individual committees which constitute FUSA. The meeting also allowed those students who hadn't joined FUSA at the Activities Fair to do so. The night began with several short speeches by the FUSA officers. Mark Dietz of the membership drive was the first to welcome the more than 100 students to the drive. He introduced the night as "a first step" to greater involvement in the community. Joining the committees was a means by which students could help FUSA and help themselves. Other speeches by FUSA government officials followed. These introduced the students to various facets of their student government, including the departments of government affairs, student life, student services, and government relations. This gave students a rough overview of FUSA. The highlight of the evening was a five minute film about FUSA and FUSA spirit. It projected an image of "fun, FUSA, and you." Chris Ritchie. FUSA President, stressed that the evening was a time for fun and a time for students to get to meet the department chairmen on a one to one basis. He also pointed out that it was important to remember that the FUSA members are students, and therefore are understanding of student needs. After the speeches, students were given the opportunity-to meet and question the individual committee members at tables set up around the room. At the tables, students were given a description of what functions the committees performed. If interested, the student could join that committee. The committees ranged from Decorations to Alcohol Awareness. This last period of the night was designed as an informal way to meet FUSA members. Ritchie was pleased by the turnout of the students. He was quick to note that this was just "the icing on the cake." |