Editorials – The Spectrum Newspaper

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…

How Did I End Up Here?

April 30, 2025

If someone had told me four years ago that I’d be who I am today, graduating in less than two weeks, I would not…

Finding My Voice Through the Spectrum

April 30, 2025

Throughout the past 3.5 years, my name has been listed on the pages of 61 issues of the Spectrum. Today will be the last…

Better Than Expected

April 30, 2025

I did not want to go to college. Which sounds crazy, thinking about it now. Growing up, I was not a good student, and…

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,…

Always Go With Your Gut

April 30, 2025

Something that most people don’t know about me is that I wasn’t always a journalism student. In fact, I spent my entire freshman year…

More Than a Diploma

April 30, 2025

I never thought the words “Apply” or “Submit” could be so frightening. As I am about to graduate within the next two weeks, the…

Into the Unknown

April 30, 2025

Sacred Heart University is where I fell in love with telling stories—where I discovered my passion for capturing moments and exploring the unknown. Thank…