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December 3, 2025

I graduated from Sacred Heart University (SHU) in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and minors in Psychology and Social Justice and Human Rights….

Athletes Crisis on Mental Health

November 12, 2025

On Nov. 6, fans of the NFL were stunned of the suicidal of Dallas Cowboys defensive end MarshawnKneeland. A passing that not only shocked…

2025 NYC Marathon: Will Morgan’s Journey Following His Mom

November 5, 2025

On Sunday, Nov. 2, my mother, Maryann Morgan, ran in the New York City Marathon. I come from a family of runners, my grandfather…

Pride and Roots: How Hispanic Students Celebrate Their Culture at SHU

October 29, 2025

Entre risas, música latina y platos típicos, los estudiantes hispanos de Sacred Heart University celebran algo más que una fecha en el calendario: celebran…

Meals That Matter

October 22, 2025

In the state of Connecticut, roughly one in seven people face food insecurity. The Connecticut Foodshare is a nonprofit organization that works to lessen…

From the Heart, into Action

October 1, 2025

Today, Oct. 1, marks the debut of “Hearts in Action”, a brand-new podcast from Sacred Heart University’s Office of Community Engagement (OCE). The series…

To Bear Witness: A Photojournalist’s 9/11 Story

September 17, 2025

When I first heard about the attack, I was out of the city. My wife called me from work—her voice urgent. “Do you know?…

Hey Freshman Me, You Did It!

April 30, 2025

While everyone else was counting down the days until their first day in college, I dreaded it. The idea of moving away from home…

From Freshman Year to the Finish Line: Making the Most of My Four Years

April 30, 2025

For most freshmen, the start of college comes with an array of emotions: excitement, fear and uncertainty – all of which stem from this…

My Pioneer Journey

April 30, 2025

I’m sitting in the Spectrum office on my last day of classes ever and I’m unsure what to write. I’ve always enjoyed writing (obviously,…