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 [...]

She Said: How should you break up with a boyfriend or girlfriend?

Adrian Fitzsimon She said I’m going to suggest carefully.  But what do I know? Relationships aren’t exactly my line of business. I can’t say I have too much experience being on the dumped end of the deal, in addition to not much on the dumping side of it either. But I suppose there are some [...]

He Said: How should you break up with a boyfriend or girlfriend?

Alex Atkinson He said I will avoid the underlying fact that to dump someone, it requires actually being in a relationship. With that said, the next few situations will be mostly hypothetical, or a mix of what I have seen or been told. The hard thing to realize is that breaking up will be tough [...]

Mixed responses on Kate Gosselin’s ‘celebrity’ status

Kaitlin O’Reilly Contributing Writer What happens when “Jon And Kate Plus 8” becomes “Kate Plus 8?” Reality TV star Kate Gosselin increased her star power and upped her income after her divorce with Jon to stay afloat. However, husband Jon made claims that Gosselin had become an unfit mother, due to her time away from [...]

Student reactions differ in regards to new building – With impending ground breaking comes mixed opinions

Serena Cecere Staff Reporter Ever since the chapel was built, rumors have been floating around the school about even more plans for construction, leaving students wondering why. As confirmed by Dr. David Coppola, Sacred Heart University is planning on building a student commons building, which will be 46,000 square feet of The Factory, Chartwells, and [...]

Woods’s latest Nike ad causes controversy – Tiger Woods’s commercial with late father’s voice called ‘insightful’ and ‘disturbing’

Kaitlin O’Reilly Contributing Writer Tiger Woods has returned to the golf scene and is throwing himself under the spotlight once again to repair his image. However, significant controversy has manifested over the method in which he has chosen to just do it. People are greatly disturbed by a newly released Nike Ad featuring the professional [...]

Seniors make the most of it

Serena Cecere Staff Reporter With graduation right around the corner, most seniors are looking back on the past four years that they have spent at Sacred Heart. Some may laugh, some may even cry, but there are definitely seniors who are not ready for the big day and have a list of things they want [...]

Student shares her perspective on professional musician’s visit to SHU

Alex Gatten Contributing Writer On April 20, renowned show doctor, composer, professor, and musician Dr. Steven Rosenhaus visited Sacred Heart. Sophomore Kevin Burokas, a Pioneer Band member, invited Rosenhaus to campus as an opportunity to students to work with a highly talented, experienced professional. Rosenhaus lectured about his work and his methodology of teaching music [...]

She Said: Is dating a friend out of the question?

Adrian Fitzsimon She said Ugh. I’m going to have to get personal with you guys on this one, aren’t I? I’ll start off by saying this: it was the best idea I ever had. Seriously. Well, I’d hate to steal his thunder because it was actually his idea, and then it took quite a bit [...]

He Said: Is dating a friend out of the question?

Alex Atkinson He said So before we can start talking about dating friends we need to address the issues as to whether or not guys and girls can actually be friends. Now you’re probably sitting there thinking that, of course they can be friends, but I question, do friends have sexual fantasies or urges regarding [...]

Students take precautions to protect their homes – Tips and stories on how to keep your dorm safe at all times

Sam Dowd Staff Reporter According to Sacred Heart University’s 2009 “Fairfield Annual Campus Statistical Crime Report” the number of burglaries in on campus residential facilities is on the rise. In 2006 there were 26,2007 saw 28 burglaries, and in 2008 there were 31. In each year they accounted for approximately seven to eight percent of [...]

All for one, one for all

Serena Cecere Staff Reporter When people drink, they start to lose their inhibitions and safety becomes less and less of a priority. Unfortunately, this often leads to a lot of mistakes, miscommunication, and friends getting lost. Senior Javier Lopez had a very close call with one of his frat brothers, who was separated from the [...]

Hip-hop music gets a ‘bad rap’ among SHU students for inappropriate lyrics

Kaitlin O’Reilly Contributing Writer Jay-Z, Ludacris, Snoop Dog, Lil Wayne, Eminem, and Drake are just a few of the top rap artists generating enormous popularity and attracting more fans to listen to rap music than ever before. But the subject matter and vocabulary in their music is less than tasteful at times and often deemed [...]

He Said: What annoys you the most about the opposite sex?

Alex Atkinson He said Finally I just get to rant about all the little things girls do that drive guys crazy. But are those little things also what makes them so cute? No, I doubt it; it’s what will drive any sane man crazy. So ladies have you ever questioned what it is you did [...]

She Said: What annoys you the most about the opposite sex?

Adrian Fitzsimon She said Wow, what an opportunity I am being faced with.  I can finally express all my grievances I have with smelly boys instead of going about the usual route I take of wasting my breath and energy by ranting into thin air. But perhaps a boy will read this section of the [...]

Beware of senioritis: don’t let it happen to you

Sam Dowd Staff Reporter Senioritis has set in at Sacred Heart University. Graduation is just under two months away and seniors are checking out. But this is neither new, nor specific to Sacred Heart. Kathy LaFontana, associate professor and chair of the psychology department, suggests a study out of the University of Illinois for evidence [...]