Ana Devlin Gauthier

Alfred University took down D’Youville in their first win of the season on Saturday in Buffalo.

Junior midfielder Devin Fitzgerald (Rochester, NY/Greece Olympia) scored the winning, and only goal for the Saxons off a pass from freshman midfielder Rachael Williams (Penfield, NY/Penfield). The play was made with just over 14 minutes remaining in the first half.

First year student Emily Helsop said of the game “I could tell going into the game that everyone was excited and hungry for a win... We really worked as a team which gives us confidence for the rest of our season.”

Holmes auditorium was transformed into a roaring sock hop as the 2010 Alfies kicked off on May 1.

Students and faculty donned their best high waters and poodle skirts to attend the show. As they entered the decked out venue they were greeted by Kristie Valentino and her vintage candy shop (sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement).

Student entertainers of the year Steam Whistle Cartel kicked off the night with a lively performance. The Alfred Swing Society followed with their quick stepping, old school moves.

On Thursday, April 29 students from Spectrum and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship broke down walls between their respective groups with The Umbrella Dialogue. The event addressed issues that have stigmatized gays and Christian lifestyles throughout the years.

Umbrellas are often thought of as unifying shelters under inclement times. The idea that it is possible to know, get along, and even, as the Bible says “love thy neighbor” regardless of who that neighbor may be, sparked the unity between groups and jump started the project.