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Green is for Everyone

March 11, 2026

The sun is brighter, the grass is greener, spring has sprung, and St Patrick’s Day is nearly here. While the holiday honoring Irish culture occurs…

Senior Scaries

March 11, 2026

As graduation approaches, seniors at Sacred Heart University are reflecting on how quickly their college years have passed and what comes next after leaving…

Is Literature dead?

February 25, 2026

America is facing a literacy crisis. According to a survey by YouGov, nearly half of all Americans did not read a single book in…

Saying Hello to Spring Break

February 18, 2026

As we approach the first week of March, group chats titled “SPRING BREAK 2026” have only been ramping up as most students finalize their…

Goodbye Cabin Fever

February 18, 2026

By the time 5 p.m. rolls around, the Sacred Heart University campus is already dark. Students shuffle across the upper quad, bundling up in…

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…

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…