He Said – How does going back to school affect summer romances?

Zach Johnston He said Why not make the best season of the year even better with a little something to pass the time? The summer romance might just be the best recreation thought up by college students since no class on Fridays. While college can be the best time of your life, it might also [...]

She Said – How does going back to school affect summer romances?

Nicole Place She said The quintessential summer romance is summarized best in “Summer Nights,” sung by Sandy and Danny in “Grease.” They bowled in the arcade, they strolled and drank lemonade, they participated in all things summer. The summer romance they shared was fun, flirty, and memorable. And the best part was that it ended [...]

Shu weighs in on debate over mosque at Ground Zero

Henry Crocker Staff Reporter Ever since the attacks on The World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001, the Muslim community has been taking numerous courses of action designed to counter-balance the reputation given to them by Al Qaeda. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf – imam being the title of a Muslim religious leader who leads [...]

Caution: constant construction on campus – Students share their thoughts on the ongoing construction happening at SHU

Andrew Orlandi Staff Reporter On May 6, workers began to break ground near the Pitt Center for what will be a 46,000 square-foot student commons area. The new student commons area, designed by Sasaki Architects, will include a brand new kitchen and dining area, seating 250 comfortably, the bookstore, and the IT Factory. But is [...]

WSHU rocks the air gaining student support – Station ranks #18 on Princeton Review’s “Best College Radio Station” list

Erin MacDonald Staff Reporter When asked the difference between WSHU and WHRT, many Sacred Heart University students shrugged their shoulders and admitted they thought the two stations were one in the same. While WHRT is Sacred Heart’s student-run radio station, WSHU is a highly respected National Public Radio (NPR) station that is based literally in [...]

Hybrid cars join Public Safety’s fleet of vehicles

Maile Heatherington Staff Reporter As the times are changing so is Sacred Heart, and to the university’s Public Safety department going green is the right way to move forward. Earlier this year university officials gave authorization to the department of Public Safety to purchase new environmentally friendly vehicles. According to Officer Jack Fernandez, the reason [...]

Grads Getting more than just a Masters

Danielle Vuotto Staff Reporter Picture this: One day you’re behind a desk taking notes and waiting for class to end. Next thing you know, you have a job, a desk, and a title with the same university you graduated from. This is exactly what happened to three of Sacred Heart University’s 2010 graduates. Amanda Rowe, [...]

Fall fashion: Bring the runway to the hallway

Jessica Colucci Staff Reporter Magazine pages and fashion shows are constantly keeping the public up-to-date on the season’s new trends, but how can these trends translate from designer runway to college hallway? Style and comfort are not easily found in one outfit, but fashion club board member, senior Ashley Ciampa gives some easy tips to [...]

SHU alum makes charity his ONE priority – Recent graduate Mike Fazzino continues to push advocacy for poor in Rwanda

Andrea Gorkofsky Staff Reporter ONE Campaign, ONE Rwanda, ONE Mike Fazzino. As a recent graduate of Sacred Heart University, Mike Fazzino has had a hand in many on campus organizations, but the ONE campaign is by far his most revered accomplishment. The ONE campaign was first introduced to Sacred Heart by Fazzino in  2007 and [...]

GET REEL: Movie Review of the Week – Movie-goers unsure whether ‘Going the Distance’ really goes the extra mile

Chris O’Connell Contributing Writer Romantic comedies tend to be the movie genre I try to avoid the most, outside of indie horror flicks and anything involving Miley Cyrus. So, “Going The Distance” wasn’t very high on my must-watch list. In many ways, it really is just another chick flick meant to raid young mens’ wallets [...]

Exclusive interview with SHU alumus Kevin Nealon – Former SNL star talks to Spectrum about his time at Sacred Heart, his career, and upcoming show on campus

Emma Levine A&E Editor When I saw a slight chance of getting to interview Kevin Nealon I jumped at it. Fortunately for Spectrum (and myself), I got the chance to talk to the comedian, actor and Bridgeport native about his time at Sacred Heart, his upcoming performance at the Edgerton, and some of his upcoming [...]

It’s that time of year: Fall premieres are finally here

Venithda Sourignmath Staff Reporter With the start of the new semester comes a new season of television. Returning hits and series premieres look to secure their place in the primetime lineup and secure a steady audience. As beloved shows like “Glee” and “Survivor” gear up for their season premieres, fresh young shows such as NBC’s [...]

Out with the old, in with the new

Therese O’Shea Editor-in-Chief Another summer passed in what seems like the blink of an eye, bringing on another fall, another semester in college, and a brand new year for The Spectrum. Besides coming to terms with the fact that I’m a senior and that I will soon have to begin life as a “real person” [...]

Oh my Gaga, MTV! – Gaga, Bieber, Eminem among big winners at 2010 VMAs

Jaclyn Hendricks Assitant A&E Editor Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift is so 2009.  The 2010 VMAs were all about shocking winners and surprise performances. On Sunday, Sept. 12 the 27th annual Video Music Awards aired on MTV live from Los Angeles, and everyone who is anyone on Hollywood’s A-List, whether actual star or reality star, [...]

Week one: The best and worst of the NFL

Dan Graziano Sports Editor Week one of the National Football League has come and gone.  With that have come both great and poor performances with a few surprises mixed in. Best Game: Washington Redskins over Dallas Cowboys No one expected the Redskins who went 0-6 within their division last season to triumph the Cowboys.  The [...]

Fall concert revealed – Three years later, The Goo Goo Dolls return to SHU

Jamie Miller Staff Reporter The start of a new semester means organizing schedules, seeing old and new friends, and waiting anxiously to find out which band will be coming to Sacred Heart University for the annual concert series. Just before the year begun, students opened their e-mails to reveal that the Goo Goo Dolls would [...]

Pioneers come out victorious in OT thriller

Al Malafronte Staff Reporter Sacred Heart University Men’s Soccer Team just adores four, as a 2-1 Overtime victory at Adelphi University, improved their record to an outstanding 4-0 in front of 311 fans. The Sacred Heart Pioneers’ own Marcello Castro, who played all 95 minutes of the game, struck first by scoring unassisted on the [...]

Food Network drives into Merritt Canteen

Michele Tymann Assistant News Editor Food Network’s show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” filmed an episode at Bridgeport’s Merritt Canteen on Sept. 7. The diner is a local hotspot for Sacred Heart University students. “Merritt Canteen has a great social atmosphere for college students,” said senior Chris Daly. “Every time I go there, I always see [...]

SHU trainer nominated for national award – Leo Katsetos overcomes Multiple Sclerosis to achieve greatness

Jessica Orser Staff Reporter You can often see Leo Katsetos around Sacred Heart University, getting high fives and smiles from almost everyone who passes. Upon first glance you would never guess someone as fit and athletic looking as Katsetos would have health issues, but his story is quite the page-turner. In 2005, after experiencing numbness [...]

SHU alumna hosts protest, speaks out against hazing

Kelley Bligh Perspectives Editor For most of the Sacred Heart University community, Sept. 7 marked the beginning of classes and a new school year. For one alumna, it meant the beginning of something else much greater. Back in October, Jasmine Vega, a recent Sacred Heart graduate of the class of 2010, came forward claiming she [...]