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 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 [...]

College of Arts and Sciences hosts new dean

Melissa Carmelitano Staff Reporter Dr. Seamus Carey was recently named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University on July 1 of this year, according to the Sacred Heart website. Carey has accepted this new position at Sacred Heart with high hopes for  students. “I would hope that students learn to [...]

BP oil spill continues to affect the U.S. – New evidence surfaces from within Gulf of Mexico

Thomas O’Hanlon Staff Reporter Attention was drawn back to the Gulf Coast as a 300- ton blowout preventer was extracted from the Gulf of Mexico Saturday, Sept. 4. For the first time, investigators will have the ability to examine why the piece of equipment failed to prevent the flow of oil at the beginning of [...]

Former student wins Emmy Award for his part in Tony Awards

Nicole Mastroni Staff Reporter And the Emmy goes to…Sacred Heart?!  Well, sort of. On Sept. 6, Former Sacred Heart student David Boone, or Dave Boone as he is professionally known, scooped up an Emmy for his screenwriting during the 2010 Tony Awards telecast this past summer.  Alumnis Boone has already had commercial success as a [...]

Student lending adapts to changing economy

Karen Navarre Staff Reporter With the current state of the economy in flux, educational lending has been in a transitional period, causing a change in the way student financial assistance is handled and dispensed to Sacred Heart University students. As of July 1, 2010, private lenders have been removed from educational lending based on a [...]

New school year brings campus changes

Frank Morrone Staff Reporter There are a few changes that may unexpectedly affect the daily routine of returning students this fall. One of the changes on Sacred Heart University’s campus is a new meal plan that came into effect this fall. Mark Tammone, senior director of dining services, said the new dining program is in [...]

Pipe Organ Encounter calls high school students to better musical skills

Janelle Cracco Staff Reporter This summer, Sacred Heart University has the privilege to host The Pipe Organ Encounter. What is the Pipe Organ Encounter? The Pipe Organ Encounter (POE), is a week long series of classes, seminars, private lessons and concerts that has been sponsored for about 20 years by the American Guild of Organists [...]

University of the People attempts to launch on free tuition

Michele Tymann Staff Reporter Ever wonder if there was another college option that did not cost thousands of dollars? The University of the People is the first tuition-free online academic institution “dedicated to the global advancement and democratization of higher education,” according to their Web site. Donations are the primary funds keeping the university afloat. [...]

Higher education study solidifies Core Curriculum – Loris speaks on teaching strategies Liberal Education Magazine

Rob Coloney Staff Reporter Inside the office of Dr. Michelle Loris, the associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, there hangs a poster stating: “We’re changing everything.” In a way, the poster references the newly devised teaching program Sacred Heart University utilizes to constantly improve the caliber of education for all their graduating [...]

WSHU reporter covers Long Island murder

Elizabeth Fish Staff Reporter Sacred Heart University has announced that Charles Lane, a WSHU reporter, has won a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award due to his extensive coverage last year of the murder of Marcelo Lucero that took place in Long Island. Lane’s coverage of the murder resulted in the response of the community and [...]

Tribute to the Troops

Erin Murtagh Staff Reporter Bureau of labor statistics show that as of December 2009, over 1.4 million active members serve in the United States Armed forces, this not including the over 1 million members of reserve and Air and National Guard components. Those considered to be active are not only those deployed around the world, [...]

Breaking ground postponed, new plans to be announced

Michele Tymann Staff Reporter Sacred Heart University was scheduled to break ground on a new $17 million building on April 19. However, it has been postponed and a rescheduled date has yet to be set. The 46,000 square foot structure will be located at the “crossroads” of the Humanities Center Academic Wing and Merton Hall. [...]

Playing tug of war for a good cause – Pioneer Pull raises money for fellow student

Janelle Cracco Staff Reporter Sunday afternoons aren’t just for doing homework and catching up on sleep. This past Sunday, April 18th, Sacred Heart University students left their Sundays open to support a good cause. Marking the fourth annual anniversary of the event, the student senate set up this year’s. “The Pioneer Pull is a tug-of-war [...]

SHU invites NBC chairman to inspire graduating seniors – Ebersol chosen to address graduates at commencement

Rob Coloney Staff Reporter If you listen closely, you may be able to hear “Pomp & Circumstance” playing. No, your iTunes playlist has not gone crazy, and you are not imagining things either. Graduation season has knocked on the doors of graduating seniors and graduate students across the nation, and now it is Sacred Heart’s [...]

Higgins selected to write authorized biography

Elizabeth Fish Staff Reporter A wonderful opportunity has made its way into the gates of Sacred Heart University, directly affecting one of our staff members. Dr. Michael W. Higgins, senior executive in residence at Sacred Heart, has been named the authorized biographer of Henri J. M. Nouwen by the Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust. “Nouwen was [...]

Explosive volcano disrupts European airlines

Ines Cenatiempo Associate News Editor Beginning on April 16, ash began spewing from an Icelandic volcano, and now continues to cause problems in the air. The cloud completely hovered over various industries in Europe, reaching to Russia and Hungary. For those who have tried flying from or to Europe, their plans have either been postponed [...]

Freshmen class has a field day – Class of 2013 participates in Dorm Wars competition

Janelle Cracco Staff Reporter Miss those elementary school days where the best day of the year was field day? Sacred Heart University Class of 2013, swapped their jeans and sweatshirts for shorts and a t-shirt the weekend of April 10 to participate in Dorm Wars. “Dorm Wars, in a nutshell, is a field day for [...]

SHU hosts Candidate’s Day

Erin Murtagh Staff Reporter Candidates from Connecticut’s upcoming elections were invited to Sacred Heart last Tuesday, April 13 for Candidates Day, an interactive experience between them and members of the school and local community. The two- hour event took place in the University Commons, where students, faculty, and staff were given the opportunity to visit [...]

Greenhouse seeks ‘truth in journalism’

Elizabeth Fish Staff Reporter When you pick up a newspaper and begin to read the front page story, do you stop to think about how the story is being told? According to Linda Greenhouse, a New York Times journalist, the news is often skewed, giving the reader a more bias perspective. On Wednesday, April 7, [...]