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Faulty System Creates Rash Of Xavier Alarms By Dorothy Hawkins More than six fire alarms were reported to go off at five minute inter-vals in Xavier Hall on Monday, Oc-tober 29 due to a fault in the system. The system contains a circuit panel which indicates which fire alarm was activated. When the panel was checked by security on Monday the entire board was lit up, indicating a malfunction. No damaged horns, pulled fire alarm boxes or activated smoke detectors could be located. Mary Walsh, the Security Supervisor said, "It was like a mystery." After the first alarm the system was checked and reset by security, however it continued to activate itself. The Alarm Company and Phone Company were called to lo-cate the problem. The alarm system runs on the phone lines from all campus build-ings directly to the Security office. From there they run into the Fairfield Fire Department. The malfunction could originate in Xavier or be anywhere along these lines. At about lunch time the Xavier fire alarm system was shut off and a Se-curity officer was placed in the building on fire watch. The last alarm for that day occurred at 1:11. The Phone Company worked on the sys-tem until 5:30 but the problem was not located. On Tuesday, October 30, there was one fire alarm which was caus-ed by carpenter's dust activating a smoke detector on the fourth floor. However, the system began to ac-tivate itself again on Wednesday, Oc-tober 31. After two alarms the system was shut off and a security officer placed on fire watch. The Alarm Company has been here twice since October 31st at-tempting to locate the malfunction. The designer of the sophistocated circuit was also consulted. The panel consists of solid state circuits, "much like a T.V. set" according to Ms. Walsh. A similar problem occurred in the Nursing building two years ago before it was occupied. Ms. Walsh explained, "in that case a faulty part was located and simply replaced." Ms. Walsh states that "all we can do now is wait for another alarm of the same status to occur. The Alarm Company has instructed Security to turn off the system while in alarm status so that they can examine it." Ms. Walsh expressed concern over whether the system would work in the case of an actual fire. "We're in the business of life safety. I have to know the system will be working when I need it." The Fire Department responded to the first alarm, and the building was evacuated. Security instructed teachers to ignore the following alarms and the fire department not to respond. When asked abut the legal ramifications of such a decision, Ms. Walsh answered, "I really don't know. Any civil problems incurred would come right back to me. But I have to use a little common sense." "This has been a real annoyance for everyone involved, "claimed Ms. Walsh. The Alarm Company, the Phone Company and the Fire Depart-ment have all been very cooperative but the mystery about the cause of the problem remains. The office workers, and students have been in-terrupted in their daily routine in-cluding tests and interviews. Ms. Walsh says "I thought of those things too." Ms. Walsh went on to explain that when Security suspects, from past experience, that malicious fire alarms may be pulled they turn off the system and place men in the buildings on fire watch. This has been done during finals, Harvest weekend and the last days of classes in May. Ms. Walsh explained that, "these decisions are not taking lightly and they're not made lightly." This year the problem of malicious fire alarms has been much improved and the Fire Department's relationship with campus has consequently improved. The University's present cam-paign to upgrade the fire alarm system in compliance with new fed-eral regulations has also helped this situation. Panels like the one in Xavier are also in Northwest, Far-east, Southeast, Bannow, the Nurs-ing building and the Rec Center. Double action pull boxes have been installed in these buildings. In order to activate an alarm it is necessary to break the glass and reach through the broken glass to pull the lever. Ms. Walsh stated that "most real fire emergencies are Phoned in to Security anyway." Continued Page 13 ■ •■ C Mu Volume 3, No. 15, November 15,1979 ^^ rAlKrlELD ^^ FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY, FAIRFIELD, CONN. 064 M) [MIRROR \^^^^_ Incorporated 1977 United Way Breaks Goal By $1,100 Jim Connolly, Rev. George Mahan and Steve Fassihi U. Council Voices Concern Over New Parking Lots by Stephen Banbury In a campaign headed by Father George Mahan, S.J. last week, the Fairfield University United Way drive netted $11,614.84, topping their ini-tial goal of $10,500 by $1,114.84. In reaching this goal Father Mahan re-ceived tremendous support from members of the University and the Prep. Father Mahan added, "I am very pleased at having reached the goal and proud of accomplishing the hat trick, that's three years in a row in leading all other centers of higher learning in the area. I hope that our success will provide the necessary incentive for the good of their pro-grams." Enthusiastic support brought totals up to and over the $11,000 mark. Contributions were made from the following people: Administration $2224.00 Clerical, Secretaries and Telephone ... 662.00 Faculty 2535.00 FoodService 4012.00 Jesuit Community ... 700.00 Maintenance and Maids 519.00 Prep 283.00 Students 547.00 Library 132.44 Various fund raising events are still planned for later on in the year. The most prominent of these being F.U.S.A.'s Vegas night which is to be held in the Oak room in the spring. by GiGi Byron The University Council voted at its first meeting last week to voice its disapproval of the proposed con-struction of two additional parking lots on campus and study the subject further. This decision came as a result of a memo from Provost John Barone to the Council emphasizing the import-ance of "representation from the Fairfield University students as well as faculty and administrators." At the meeting, after extensive dis-cussion of both the proposed new building (including Bellarmine renovations) and the two new park-ing lots, the Council decided to voice its approval of the building but their concern with parking plans. One of the two parking lots is scheduled to be built on the hill behind Canisius inside the existing lot. The second would be cut into the hill below Bellarmine on the left side of the road as you approach the school. Each lot would accomodate 75 cars. Also at the meeting last week, it was discussed whether to eliminate the second Reading Day of the Fall semester, scheduled for Wednes-day, December 19th, and move the last exam (now scheduled for Friday the 21st) to Wednesday so that school would let out one day earlier for Christmas. The idea was brought up with the thought that it would let students and teachers out sooner, enabling the University to close down the buildings a day sooner, thereby sav-' ing energy. In the discussion of the exam schedule change, it was suggested that the December 8th holiday be made a Reading Day and the first Reading Day be cancelled. All exams would then be pushed up one day and the same purpose would be achieved. This measure would not work this year, however, since December 8th falls on a Saturday and isn't a holi-day. It was decided then, that the exam schedule would remain the same for this semester and the matter was sent to the Academic Committee of the Council to examine the idea for possible use in future years. Tommy Makem and Liam Clancy will be appearing in the Oak Room Nov. 30 for two shows ■ ■ 8:00 and 10:30. Be sure not to miss the biggest con-cert in Fairfield's history. Blood- Mobile Enjoys Success By Jeanne O'Connell The American Red Cross, The Student Nurses' Association and The Cardinal Key Society spon-sored a blood drive here at the University on November 8th. The Blood Mobile was set up in the Campus Center Oak Room end was open to donors from 11 am to 5pm. The Red Cross unit travels to various high schools and colleges all over Connecticut. The vol-unteers said that "out of all the schools we visit in Connecticut, in terms of donors, Fairfield always comes out highest." This was proven true once more this year, when we went way over our quota of 150 pints, with 262 pints of blood. To encourage some of the more anxious students The Car-dinal Key Society and Student Nurses Association set up a series of raffles and drawings, with prizes, donated by various stores in town, awarded to the winning donors. Erin Sullivan, was the winner of a tape recorder courtesy of Audiotronics; Pegi Ferguson received a $25 gift certificate from the Varsity Sport Shop, and Patricia Collins received a record from the Earport. The winner of the Special Dinner was Regis One, with 20 pints of blood. Two close runners up were, Nor-thwest Three and Fareast Three. The chairmen of the Blood Drive were John Zoidis and Chris Snyder, members of the Cardinal Key Society, when asked about their feelings on the results they commented, "The Red Cross did a fantastic job and we would like to thank all the students who gave blood, as well as to urge those students who didn't to con-sider giving blood when the Blooc Mobile returns next semester ir the spring."
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Title | Mirror - Vol. 03, No. 15 - November 15, 1979 |
Date | November 15 1979 |
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. |
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Publisher | Fairfield University |
Place of Publication | Fairfield, Conn. |
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SearchData | Faulty System Creates Rash Of Xavier Alarms By Dorothy Hawkins More than six fire alarms were reported to go off at five minute inter-vals in Xavier Hall on Monday, Oc-tober 29 due to a fault in the system. The system contains a circuit panel which indicates which fire alarm was activated. When the panel was checked by security on Monday the entire board was lit up, indicating a malfunction. No damaged horns, pulled fire alarm boxes or activated smoke detectors could be located. Mary Walsh, the Security Supervisor said, "It was like a mystery." After the first alarm the system was checked and reset by security, however it continued to activate itself. The Alarm Company and Phone Company were called to lo-cate the problem. The alarm system runs on the phone lines from all campus build-ings directly to the Security office. From there they run into the Fairfield Fire Department. The malfunction could originate in Xavier or be anywhere along these lines. At about lunch time the Xavier fire alarm system was shut off and a Se-curity officer was placed in the building on fire watch. The last alarm for that day occurred at 1:11. The Phone Company worked on the sys-tem until 5:30 but the problem was not located. On Tuesday, October 30, there was one fire alarm which was caus-ed by carpenter's dust activating a smoke detector on the fourth floor. However, the system began to ac-tivate itself again on Wednesday, Oc-tober 31. After two alarms the system was shut off and a security officer placed on fire watch. The Alarm Company has been here twice since October 31st at-tempting to locate the malfunction. The designer of the sophistocated circuit was also consulted. The panel consists of solid state circuits, "much like a T.V. set" according to Ms. Walsh. A similar problem occurred in the Nursing building two years ago before it was occupied. Ms. Walsh explained, "in that case a faulty part was located and simply replaced." Ms. Walsh states that "all we can do now is wait for another alarm of the same status to occur. The Alarm Company has instructed Security to turn off the system while in alarm status so that they can examine it." Ms. Walsh expressed concern over whether the system would work in the case of an actual fire. "We're in the business of life safety. I have to know the system will be working when I need it." The Fire Department responded to the first alarm, and the building was evacuated. Security instructed teachers to ignore the following alarms and the fire department not to respond. When asked abut the legal ramifications of such a decision, Ms. Walsh answered, "I really don't know. Any civil problems incurred would come right back to me. But I have to use a little common sense." "This has been a real annoyance for everyone involved, "claimed Ms. Walsh. The Alarm Company, the Phone Company and the Fire Depart-ment have all been very cooperative but the mystery about the cause of the problem remains. The office workers, and students have been in-terrupted in their daily routine in-cluding tests and interviews. Ms. Walsh says "I thought of those things too." Ms. Walsh went on to explain that when Security suspects, from past experience, that malicious fire alarms may be pulled they turn off the system and place men in the buildings on fire watch. This has been done during finals, Harvest weekend and the last days of classes in May. Ms. Walsh explained that, "these decisions are not taking lightly and they're not made lightly." This year the problem of malicious fire alarms has been much improved and the Fire Department's relationship with campus has consequently improved. The University's present cam-paign to upgrade the fire alarm system in compliance with new fed-eral regulations has also helped this situation. Panels like the one in Xavier are also in Northwest, Far-east, Southeast, Bannow, the Nurs-ing building and the Rec Center. Double action pull boxes have been installed in these buildings. In order to activate an alarm it is necessary to break the glass and reach through the broken glass to pull the lever. Ms. Walsh stated that "most real fire emergencies are Phoned in to Security anyway." Continued Page 13 ■ •■ C Mu Volume 3, No. 15, November 15,1979 ^^ rAlKrlELD ^^ FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY, FAIRFIELD, CONN. 064 M) [MIRROR \^^^^_ Incorporated 1977 United Way Breaks Goal By $1,100 Jim Connolly, Rev. George Mahan and Steve Fassihi U. Council Voices Concern Over New Parking Lots by Stephen Banbury In a campaign headed by Father George Mahan, S.J. last week, the Fairfield University United Way drive netted $11,614.84, topping their ini-tial goal of $10,500 by $1,114.84. In reaching this goal Father Mahan re-ceived tremendous support from members of the University and the Prep. Father Mahan added, "I am very pleased at having reached the goal and proud of accomplishing the hat trick, that's three years in a row in leading all other centers of higher learning in the area. I hope that our success will provide the necessary incentive for the good of their pro-grams." Enthusiastic support brought totals up to and over the $11,000 mark. Contributions were made from the following people: Administration $2224.00 Clerical, Secretaries and Telephone ... 662.00 Faculty 2535.00 FoodService 4012.00 Jesuit Community ... 700.00 Maintenance and Maids 519.00 Prep 283.00 Students 547.00 Library 132.44 Various fund raising events are still planned for later on in the year. The most prominent of these being F.U.S.A.'s Vegas night which is to be held in the Oak room in the spring. by GiGi Byron The University Council voted at its first meeting last week to voice its disapproval of the proposed con-struction of two additional parking lots on campus and study the subject further. This decision came as a result of a memo from Provost John Barone to the Council emphasizing the import-ance of "representation from the Fairfield University students as well as faculty and administrators." At the meeting, after extensive dis-cussion of both the proposed new building (including Bellarmine renovations) and the two new park-ing lots, the Council decided to voice its approval of the building but their concern with parking plans. One of the two parking lots is scheduled to be built on the hill behind Canisius inside the existing lot. The second would be cut into the hill below Bellarmine on the left side of the road as you approach the school. Each lot would accomodate 75 cars. Also at the meeting last week, it was discussed whether to eliminate the second Reading Day of the Fall semester, scheduled for Wednes-day, December 19th, and move the last exam (now scheduled for Friday the 21st) to Wednesday so that school would let out one day earlier for Christmas. The idea was brought up with the thought that it would let students and teachers out sooner, enabling the University to close down the buildings a day sooner, thereby sav-' ing energy. In the discussion of the exam schedule change, it was suggested that the December 8th holiday be made a Reading Day and the first Reading Day be cancelled. All exams would then be pushed up one day and the same purpose would be achieved. This measure would not work this year, however, since December 8th falls on a Saturday and isn't a holi-day. It was decided then, that the exam schedule would remain the same for this semester and the matter was sent to the Academic Committee of the Council to examine the idea for possible use in future years. Tommy Makem and Liam Clancy will be appearing in the Oak Room Nov. 30 for two shows ■ ■ 8:00 and 10:30. Be sure not to miss the biggest con-cert in Fairfield's history. Blood- Mobile Enjoys Success By Jeanne O'Connell The American Red Cross, The Student Nurses' Association and The Cardinal Key Society spon-sored a blood drive here at the University on November 8th. The Blood Mobile was set up in the Campus Center Oak Room end was open to donors from 11 am to 5pm. The Red Cross unit travels to various high schools and colleges all over Connecticut. The vol-unteers said that "out of all the schools we visit in Connecticut, in terms of donors, Fairfield always comes out highest." This was proven true once more this year, when we went way over our quota of 150 pints, with 262 pints of blood. To encourage some of the more anxious students The Car-dinal Key Society and Student Nurses Association set up a series of raffles and drawings, with prizes, donated by various stores in town, awarded to the winning donors. Erin Sullivan, was the winner of a tape recorder courtesy of Audiotronics; Pegi Ferguson received a $25 gift certificate from the Varsity Sport Shop, and Patricia Collins received a record from the Earport. The winner of the Special Dinner was Regis One, with 20 pints of blood. Two close runners up were, Nor-thwest Three and Fareast Three. The chairmen of the Blood Drive were John Zoidis and Chris Snyder, members of the Cardinal Key Society, when asked about their feelings on the results they commented, "The Red Cross did a fantastic job and we would like to thank all the students who gave blood, as well as to urge those students who didn't to con-sider giving blood when the Blooc Mobile returns next semester ir the spring." |