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Sunday’s Without The Kickoff

February 11, 2026

For the past six months, fans across the country, and here at Sacred Heart University, have spent their Sunday afternoons catching their favorite teams…

From Hometowns to Home on Campus

February 4, 2026

On Jan. 20, Sacred Heart University’s spring semester began once again. Freshmen returned to their tiny dorms, sophomores to their kitchen suites, and juniors…

Bring Back 2016 at SHU

February 4, 2026

“One Dance” by Drake is playing through your friend’s cracked iPhone 6. You blink, and suddenly it’s 2026. As the calendar flipped to a…

A Season of Holiday Favorites

December 3, 2025

What puts you in the Christmas spirit? Is it listening to Christmas music, watching Christmas movies, or a combination of both? Students share what…

College Gift Giving 101

December 3, 2025

Is gift-giving your strong suit, or do you struggle to find the perfect gifts? Well, if you need some assistance, follow along to learn…

Home Away From Home: Thanksgiving at SHU

November 19, 2025

As Thanksgiving break approaches, students are taking time to celebrate the season with gratitude here on campus. With cozy Friendsgivings and end-of-semester events, many…

Sleepless Students

November 12, 2025

Can a few lost hours of sleep really impact students that much? For college students, balancing classes, social lives, and sleep has become increasingly…

Finding Food Balance on a Budget

November 5, 2025

Between climbing grocery prices and dining hall fatigue students are getting creative with how they eat. From meal prepping to finding affordable grab-and-go options,…

How SHU Students Tune In

November 5, 2025

Music is always playing somewhere on campus; through headphones in the library, over speakers in dorm rooms, or spinning on a record player during…

Trick or Treat! Halloween Candy Preferences

October 29, 2025

Trick-or-treating is, to some, the highlight and most memorable part of Halloween. But of course, the prize that comes with the experience is just…