MUST READS: “The Stag” from the Class of 1968 Tenure at Fairfield University

The Stag - Vol. 16, No. 09 - February 10, 1965

Features not to miss:

CURRICULUM: TOO “CATHOLIC”? by Fr. Richard W. Russeau, S.J., p.6

 http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/135/rec/9

THE 'LIBRARY AFFAIR'

On the night of April 11-12, 1965, students climb over the wire mesh “cage” in  library on the main floor of Canisius Hall and reshelve 100 or so volumes on the Catholic List of Forbidden Books into the open stacks.  Although considered a harmless prank (the Index was soon to be abolished at the urging of Vatican II), it was an interesting enough incident to warrant an article in the New York Times, and in a reference in the popular TV show, Man From U.N.C.L.E., the Stag reported the incident under the title, “The Library Affair.”

New York Times Headline:

RESTRICTED BOOKS SHIFTED IN “PRANK” 

Works of Balzac and Sartre moved to open shelves at Catholic College…

The NY Times in their article on April 15^th labeled the event a “prank”, certainly not the first time they were wrong and not on the right-side of history and unable to grasp the significance of an event.  Frankly, in our opinion, then and now, the courageous students demonstrated they the were ahead of the curve, and presaged themselves what Vatican II was to do years later.

STUDENTS AID IN LOCAL SOCIAL WORK  (in the Child Guidance Center in Bridgeport, tutoring needy children in Fr. Panick Village), page 2

http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/139/rec/228

The Stag - Vol. 17, No. 20 - March 24, 1966

Features not to miss:

CARNOVSKY * RAY CHARLES @ DOGWOOD 1966 * RUGBY SEASON OPENER

http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/161/rec/2

The Manor (1968), Basketball section …

The basketball season of 1967-’68 was the product of many long years of anticipation and growth.  Anticipation began when it was hoped that big-time basketball would one day become a reality to Fairfield.  The growth was an evolution from the small college status of the Tri-State League to playing one of the toughest schedules in the East,

The season – its victories and defeats, its hopes and objectives – was a product of Fairfield Basketball from the beginning.  Anyone who was ever connected with this sport helped by playing, by coaching, by supporting, and even by dying.

The culmination at this activity, the 1967-’68 season, showed to everyone that the Stags – both players and fans – could rise to the challenge of big-time basketball. (AJK)

The Stag - Vol. 17, No. 12A - January 8, 1966

Sports Special

Pat Burke (R.I.P.) Sports Personality

Pete DeLisa graphic

http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/152/rec/1

MARCH 9, 1966: COACH BISACCA ADDRESSES WRITERS + RICHARD PECK article

The Stag - Vol. 16,  No. 8 January 13, 1965  - page 4

http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/133/rec/9 

Not to miss: LETTER TO THE EDITOR
(Professor  Mike) McDONNELL CITES NAUSIA

The Stag – Vol. 17 No. 16  February 23, 1966  - page 3 

In Memoriam Patrick J. Burke, Jr. (1943-1966)

http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/155/rec/1

Stag - Vol. 17, No. 13 - January 12, 1966

“The Jersey Boys” (The Four Seasons) Mardi Gras Friday Night Concert

http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/153/rec/2

Stag - Vol. 17, No. 18 – March 9, 1966

Page 8: “Coach Bisacca Addresses Writers” (on not receiving an N.I.T. bid)

http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/159/rec/1

Fairfield Basketball season of Records:

19 wins – 5 losses

 “Margin of Victory Record” 51 points (111-60 vs Bridgeport) see page 12

http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/159/rec/1

Stag - Vol. 18, No. 11 - December 07, 1966

Page 6: “Dear Grace: - Student comment_ The purpose of Universities by our classmate “Royal “Roy” Rhodes: obliterates the liberal necessity of “safe spaces” (what a waste of space).  Royal’s opinion piece should be required reading all Fairfield professors.  Royal Rhodes was the editor of the bi-annual literary magazine, New Frontiers, under the direction of Fr. Bonn.

http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/177/rec/1

Stag - Vol. 16, No. 08 - January 13, 1965

Page 7 from The Sports Desk by Phil Sinisgalli (a must read)

http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/133/rec/105

Stag - Vol. 19, No. 19 - March 20, 1968

BISACCA’S 100^th VICTORY VS. GEORGETOWN … PRITZ ICES GAME W./ 1-&-1

Stag - Vol. 16, No. 10 - February 24, 1965

LINK:  http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/136/rec/5

Coach George R. Bisacca, “The Father of Fairfield Division-1 Basketball” retires:

“My most significant memories were not of wins and losses, but of the people that have helped form the human drama of which I was a part.”

Most successful coach in Fairfield’s history; 64% winning percentage; 10 seasons, 8 winning seasons; 1967-’68 season played #1 Houston University, #3 St. Bonaventure & #6 Dayton University.

Bisacca Tenders Resignation; Statement; THE BISACCA ERA

http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/209/rec/1

1965-’66 Season: RECORDS

Largest margin of victory: 51 points (111-60 vs. Bridgeport);

Longest win-streak:  13 consecutive victories

Seasonal Margin of Victory: 12.7 ppg. 84 ppg. vs. opponents’ 72.0 ppg. = RECORD for 50+ YRS.

1^st Top 20 National Vote in the history of the school

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 Stag - Vol. 19, No. 24 - May 15, 1968  *** 

http://digital.fairfield.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/studentnews/id/216/rec/10

*** In this edition of The Stag, FORTUNE Magazine Rates Fairfield the #3 Catholic University in the U.S.A. behind #1 Notre Dame University and #2 Fordham University.

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 All the issues of The STAG during out 4-year tenure are found here below:

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“WE HAVE ISSUES”

MANOR-isms … THEN  "… and the winner is …"

Top 100 Songs

1964: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1964

1965: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1965

1966: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1966

1967: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1967

1968: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1968

Academy Awards

1965: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/1965

1966: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/1966

1967: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/1967

1968: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/1968

Tony Awards

 1965: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_Tony_Awards

1966: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_Tony_Awards

1967: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21st_Tony_Awards

1968: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22nd_Tony_Awards

Emmy Awards

1965: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Primetime_Emmy_Awards

1966: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_Primetime_Emmy_Awards

1967: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_Primetime_Emmy_Awards

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