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Whistling

November 29, 2017

By Nina Miglio Senior I remember my fathers whistle A soothing noise that I was familiar with I felt comfort in his presence It was a daydream He’d whistle and I’d go into a calm state When I looked at him he’d smile Whistle Whistle Whistling The teapot whistles through my ears and down my […]

Staying in Shape During the Winter Months

November 29, 2017

By Lianna Grillo Staff Reporter Working out and eating healthy are important factors to living a balanced life. Although going for a jog or bike ride outdoors can be difficult when the ground is either covered in snow or the temperature is extremely low, Sacred Heart University has the William H. Pitt Center for cold […]

What’s Going on at West Campus

November 29, 2017

BY: BRENDAN CAPUANO ASST. NEWS EDITOR It has been just over a year since Sacred Heart University purchased General Electric’s former global headquarters in Nov. 2016. The University has been trying to integrate West Campus into the overall fold of Sacred Heart. “There’s different names to the places, but it is all one […]

SHU Students Compete in Ethics Bowl

November 29, 2017

BY SABRINA GARONE CO-NEWS EDITOR On Nov. 11, Sacred Heart’s Ethics Debate Team competed in the Northeast Regional Ethics Bowl held at Marist College. The team made it to the quarterfinals, and placed fifth overall. Teams from 26 universities argued their positions on complex ethical issues facing our society today. Topics included President Trump’s Muslim […]

World News: Here’s What You Might Have Missed

November 29, 2017

BY SABRINA GARONE AND VICTORIA MESCALL CO-NEWS EDITORS U.S Labels North Korea a Sponsor of Terror On Nov. 20, President Trump declared North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism, prompting the United States Department of the Treasury to add sanctions on the country the following day. “…Should have happened a long time ago, should have […]

Isabelle Farrington College of Education Presents “Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Inside the Classroom.”

November 15, 2017

BY GRAHAM O’DWYER STAFF REPORTER On Nov. 7, the Isabelle Farrington College of Education hosted a colloquium at Sacred Heart’s Oakview campus discussing how to accommodate students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mainstream classrooms. The presentation was sponsored by the Education and Speech-Language Pathology departments, and introduced a range of strategies for enhancing […]

Terror in Texas: Gunman Opens Fire on Church Service

November 15, 2017

BY NICHOLAS DIMARTINO STAFF REPORTER On Sunday Nov. 5, a gunman by the name of Devin Kelley killed 26 people and injured 20 at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Kelley served in the United States Air Force (USAF) from 2010-2014 until he was dishonorably discharged for abusing his wife and child. This […]

Sacred Heart Dedicates Wellness Center and Student Success Center to Sheila and Maureen Hamilton

November 15, 2017

BY MISSY O’ROURKE PHOTO EDITOR On Nov. 10, Dr. Petillo, members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students gathered in the parking lot of the Student Success Center to celebrate the re-naming of the Student Success Center and the Wellness Center. The ceremony included a number of speakers such as student body […]

Western Connecticut Health Network Partnership

November 15, 2017

BY MICHAEL BARRY STAFF REPORTER The Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN) has partnered with Sacred Heart University’s College of Health Professions to find and support improved outcomes for high-risk patients. The partnership has been planned and discussed since 2016. The goal of the partnership is to give people meeting the criteria of high risk more […]

Admissions’ New Ride: Introducing the Trolley

November 15, 2017

By Stephanie DeSantis Staff Reporter From the new diner opening, to the expansion of the campus, Sacred Heart University is always finding new ways to stand-out. The newest addition to campus is a trolley that will be used for admissions’ tours. This gives prospective students the opportunity to visit the new Center for Healthcare Education […]