She Said: How do Halloween costumes vary between guys and girls?

Sam Marinko She said   Besides my birthday, one of the most nationally anticipated days in the month of October is Halloween. Halloween is about more than just hyphenated words: trick-or-treating, dressing-up, jack-o-lanterns. Halloween is about costumes, too, or disguises, if you will. The one time of year in which you can assume any persona [...]

He Said: How do Halloween costumes vary between guys and girls?

Tom Herles He said   What has happened to Halloween? Frankenstein and Dracula are rolling over in their graves because of what college-aged people are passing off as costumes these days.  I know some think that the season isn’t successful unless you’ve “scared your pants off,” but the phrase is not literal. Ladies, Halloween is [...]

‘Howwwwwl’oween: Not just for humans

  Arielle Mangiaracina Staff Reporter    Vampires, princesses, clowns, and witches are all typical Halloween costumes, but would you think to dress up your pet as one? Halloween costumes for pets have become increasingly popular in recent years. Available at Target, Party City, Walmart, Petsmart and various Web sites, pet costumes are easy to find. [...]

Advertising campaigns use ‘sex sells’ as marketing strategy – New iPhone application stirs up controversy over portrayal of women

Adrian Fitzsimon Staff Reporter   Looking to hook up? There’s an app for that. Pepsi recently released an iPhone application (app) titled “Amp Up Before You Score.”  In an effort to promote its energy drink, Amp, Pepsi created this “how-to-guide” for men looking to “score” a certain type of woman.  After downloading this app, men [...]

Women get ‘strike fit’ in order to strike back – Recent tragedies and upcoming holiday call for extra safety for students for students

Danielle Buzzanca Staff Reporter   As you look through the windows into the aerobics room at the Pitt Center at Sacred Heart University, you might be surprised at what you see: determined women kicking and punching black bags. Not only are they getting an incredible workout, they are also learning to defend themselves in a [...]

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International roots give flavor to soccer team – Pioneers have eleven players from nine different countries

  Dan Graziano Staff Reporter   Serbia, Zambia, Portugal, Haiti, Brazil, Sweden and England. These are just some of the countries where members of the Sacred Heart University men’s soccer team hail from.  Head coach Joe Barroso has made many contacts throughout the world during his career that have come in handy while coaching a [...]

W. Volleyball blasts past Blue Devils, Bulldogs – Pioneers improve record to 17-7 overall; 7-1 in NEC

  Emily Gumbs Asst. Sports Editor This past weekend, the Sacred Heart University women’s volleyball team returned home to face the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils and Bryant University Bulldogs. First up on Saturday Oct. 24 the Pioneers took on the Blue Devils, winning 3 -1 (25-20, 26-24, 15-25, 25-22). Sophomore Brittany Best recorded [...]

Trip to Iraq makes ‘lasting impression’ on Cowher

  Rob Morgan Sports Editor It was an offer that Bill Cowher couldn’t pass up. When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell presented the former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach with the opportunity to travel to Iraq as part of the NFL-USO Coaches Tour in July, Cowher didn’t think twice about making the trip. “I was flattered and [...]

Pioneers give new coach first win

Alex Atkinson Staff Reporter   The Sacred Heart University men’s ice hockey team battled into overtime during their first two games of the season this past weekend, resulting in two different outcomes. On Oct. 23, the Pioneers opened the 2009-10 season with a 4-3 overtime loss at Rensselaer University. “We were really disappointed about the [...]

Athletes encouraged to eat right, stay healthy – Proper diets, nutrition emphasized by coaches, training staff

  Lauren Craft Staff Reporter   Intense workouts, grueling practices, and fierce competitions are only part of what it takes to be a collegiate athlete in today’s day and age. In order for athletes to succeed in their respective sports, it is important that they maintain a nutritious diet and engage in various healthy activities [...]

Search continues for new NEC Leader

Steve Armato Staff Reporter   As the first week in November approaches, the search for a new Northeast Conference commissioner continues. There is still no word on who the new commissioner will be, but the members of the selection committee are close to a decision. Sacred Heart University executive athletic director Don Cook is a [...]

Second half surge propels Wagner past Sacred Heart

  Chauncey Hardy Staff Reporter   The Sacred Heart University football team traveled to Wagner College on Saturday, Oct. 24, and fell 49-20 to the Seahawks. The Pioneers took advantage of three Wagner turnovers in a fast-paced first half that did not feature a punt by either team but ultimately could not continue the momentum [...]