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Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in Connecticut

March 12, 2025

Saint Patrick’s Day is a day to celebrate Irish culture and absolutely everything green. If you’re looking into how to celebrate the holiday to…

Christmas in Connecticut

December 6, 2023

Christmas is taking over Connecticut with many different holiday activities available throughout Fairfield County. With Fairfield County spreading 837 miles in distance, there is…

Hurley and Huskies Cut Down the Nets

April 19, 2023

The University of Connecticut (UConn) men’s basketball team finished the job on April 3, when they captured their fifth National Championship, defeating San Diego…

Marijuana Officially Legal in Connecticut

February 1, 2023

Recreational marijuana sales in Connecticut became legal on Jan. 10 for adults ages 21 and over. Governor Ned Lamont announced that the sales…

A Conversation with Governor Ned Lamont

November 2, 2022

The Spectrum conducted an exclusive one on one interview with Governor Ned Lamont. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is running for re-election following his first…

Staying Positive During COVID-19

April 1, 2020

By Mary Kaczmarski Staff Writer My life has always been on the go and I am constantly jumping from one activity to the next….

Title IX Lawsuit

February 26, 2020

BY MacKenzie Rizzo Staff Reporter On Feb. 26, the families of three female Connecticut high school runners filed a lawsuit which seeks to block…

Legislators in Town!

November 6, 2019

BY Michael Corcoran  Staff Reporter On Oct. 28, the Public Policy Institute at Sacred Heart University invited Connecticut legislators Sen. Tony Hwang (R) and…

Prof. Gary Rose: The Voice of the Crisis in CT

October 2, 2019

BY Citlalli Godinez Staff Writer Professor Gary Rose held a discussion panel featuring Senator Tony Hwang and Representative Cristin McCarthy Vahey to discuss his…

Reuse or Repay?

September 18, 2019

BY Kaitlin Katzenback Staff Reporter You are standing in line at the store, shopping cart full of different items, when suddenly you remember that…