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Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 12, Sacred Heart University Dec 1997

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 12, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Students fight for their right to party -- Changing of the guard in student government -- Crime on rise at Taft -- East Hall decision awaits -- Job possibilities arrive on Career Day -- SHU reaps benefits of Pitt Center -- Herman's book praises Jewish heroes -- Is love more important than time alone -- SHU chorale performs annual holiday concert -- Woman's basketball on five game winning streak


Spectrum, Volume 15, Issue 11, Sacred Heart University Dec 1997

Spectrum, Volume 15, Issue 11, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Sacred Heart grieves the loss of a student, Paul Loiacono -- Townhouse burglarized over thanksgiving break -- SHU officials confident that East Hall lawsuit will prevail in courts -- Wield wins trip to Florida -- Watch out for barriers -- The truths about our lying -- New residence hall directors set goals at SHU -- Football finishes 1-9


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 10, Sacred Heart University Nov 1997

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 10, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Many students are having difficulties with the registration process due to existing and unknown financial balances --Sixty-five students, faculty and staff modeled clothing for the International Club’s Third Annual Fashion Show “City Elements” --L.I.F.E. sponsors Diversity Week --Two years later the Sacred Heart University campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity is continuing to make Bridgeport a better place --Feature on sophomore Elaina Papachristos: Standing tall takes more than just height --Placing second and third in its respective divisions, the SHU men’s teams competed at the Eastern Intercollegiate Bowling Conference in Syosset, N.J. --Volleyball: SHU lady spikers end season …


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 10, Sacred Heart University Nov 1997

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 10, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Registration process causes difficulties for many -- Students and faculty strut their stuff on the runway -- L.I.F.E sponsors diversity week -- Panel urges peace -- Education passes with flying colors -- Students fuming over shuttle --SHU Habitat for Humanity improves local conditions -- Tragedy found in woods -- Flu season hitting SHU -- Off-campus residents find alternates to Flik food -- Barbie doll is the number one children's toy -- Men's bowling score high -- Woman's basketball begin with loss to Bucknell


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 9, Sacred Heart University Nov 1997

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 9, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Mock accident staged as part of Alcohol Awareness Week --Spotlight on Diana Varay, administrative assistant for the department of Residential Life --Delta Epsilon Sigma, the National Scholastic Honor Society for Catholic Universities, inducted 46 new members into its organization Sunday in the Mahogany room --As part of their course Urban Topics in Education, six Sacred Heart graduate students and Dr. Brian K. Perkins visited East Side High in Paterson, N.J., the inner-city school depicted in the 1989 film, “Lean on Me” --Six student tutors attended the Learning Assistance Association of New England conference on Oct. 24 to give …


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 8, Sacred Heart University Nov 1997

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 8, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Blue light phones arrive on campus -- Storm causes black-out -- Technical issues haunt Warrens, ruining presentation -- Keg parties raise concerns -- Ladybugs invade West Hall -- Read aloud seeks volunteers -- Student government meeting discusses a range of topics for students -- Schooling benefits cops -- Art club circulates petition for move -- Basketball shoots for successful season


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 7, Sacred Heart University Oct 1997

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Eight gunshots fired at Parkridge -- Officials respond to shooting -- The Warrens visit SHU -- WHRT upgrades signal -- Pranks cause fire -- Critics give library failing grade -- Kids to have Halloween fun at SHU -- Psychic hotlines and tarot cards abound -- First-year fever hits campus -- Faculty artwork on display in gallery -- Many still believe in magic -- 23 band returning to SHU -- Lady spikers solid at weekend tournament -- Fundraiser to be held at Pitt center -- Field hockey season comes to a close -- Tennis season ends


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 6, Sacred Heart University Oct 1997

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 6, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Founder of the University, The Most Reverend Walter W. Curtis, dies at 84 --Sacred Heart University students and faculty will soon have access to the latest technology in neurobiology equipment for research due to the awarding of a $94,500 grant by the National Science Foundation --New multi-disciplinary project aims to train health professionals in serving the elderly and will combine the resources of the Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Nursing programs, and funded with $367,281 from the United States Department of Health and Human Services --English professor Dr. Michelle Loris proudly poses with her new book entitled, The …


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 5, Sacred Heart University Oct 1997

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Pitt Center charges membership fees --Auto thefts at SHU --The Commuter Council has many upcoming events to involve commuter students --Marvin McNeill, director of bands, arrived at Sacred Heart this summer, fresh from his graduate work with the UConn Marching Band (photo) --The creator and artist of “If the SHU Fits” is Jeremy Staub, a junior art major --Linda Nemergut is a 1997 graduate of SHU, majoring in illustration. Her two watercolor pieces, “Chameleon” and “Reflections,” will be published in Illustrated West late next year (photo) --The Sacred Heart University Equestrian team following the Hofstra Horse Show in …


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 4, Sacred Heart University Oct 1997

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 4, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Class of 2001 promotes involvement -- Chemistry chapter receives national honor -- Pioneer weekend opens with mixed results -- Flik responds to concerns -- Third vehicle stolen -- Honors program changes its ways -- Reports show crime increase on campus -- SHU tackles harassment -- Special canine friend is leading the way -- Bag lady increases awareness -- Mexican coffeehouse offers a fun fiesta -- Budget cuts hurt theater program -- Equestrian begins 1997 season at Hofstra -- Woman's cross country best in state -- Volleyball at .5 after Southampton victory -- Football wins home opener


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 3, Sacred Heart University Sep 1997

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 3, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Marketplace prices are thinning wallets -- Pep rally to kick off a fun-filled Pioneer weekend -- Restricted campus parking lots have students on edge -- Scholarship dinner raises over 300,000 dollars -- SHU hosts first symposium -- JLC plans for future, upgrades equipment -- Study abroad under new leadership -- Tallant to head OT program -- NRHH looks to gain publicity -- Spirituality can be spotted on campus -- Lyme disease vaccine in the works -- Media panel speaks about violence in sports -- Volleyball tops Bridgeport in Pitt opener


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 2, Sacred Heart University Sep 1997

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 2, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Housing problems upset students -- Two cars stolen from on-campus lots -- Network troubles cause frustration -- Budget raises questions -- Housing repair delays cause concerns among students -- WHRT seeking attention and transmission -- New graduate assistants -- Tag sale to benefit the Hollow -- New international students have arrived -- Pitt center home to more than just athletics -- Woman's bowling season commences -- Soccer makes finals


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 1, Sacred Heart University Sep 1997

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 1, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Opening of Pitt Center -- Deans of new colleges named -- Renovations to classrooms create mixed opinions -- Emergency phones made possible by donations -- Hinnen appointed new adviser of Spectrum -- SHU students make community connections -- Strategic plan succeeds -- Psychology most popular major at SHU -- Soccer team rebuilds, hoping for a better season -- Cross Country finishes 3rd -- Lapchick to speak at Pitt Center


Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 25, Sacred Heart University May 1997

Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 25, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Katz to address graduates -- Student media heads designated -- Student government positions filled -- Faculty member earns Emmy award -- Spectrum adviser to resign -- Seniors prepare for job market -- Public relations forum offers advice -- Soul mates often appear at oddest times -- As semester winds down seniors ready to graduate -- Let your nose relieve tension and stress -- Weather and vacations thoughts distract from finals -- Vigil spreads light on rape awareness -- Softball shares NECC lead -- lady bowlers bid farewell to four-year team leader Swanson -- Chiodo leads laxmen over rival …


Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 24, Sacred Heart University Apr 1997

Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 24, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU cracks down on crime -- Avalon gates loses water -- fear of enrollment hikes causes concern -- Res life restructures -- Senior week policy amended -- Student nurses attend Phoenix conference -- Forclare founder to receive honorary degree -- Band bash at J-hill -- Taking control of your moods a great benefit -- The fun of siblings weekend -- Drugs and alcohol may consume you -- Senioritis hits -- Art students place nationally -- Outdoor sculptures spur the imagination -- Stark sets record as softball beats NHC -- SHU laxmen romp New Haven 23-3


Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 23, Sacred Heart University Apr 1997

Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 23, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Housing process called messy -- Pitt center on homestretch -- Global fair provides expertise -- Focus lies with safe sex -- Killer cults swarm nation -- Biology students win award -- Students experience Indian reserve trip -- Remembering the Titanic 85 years later -- Dr. Batt a favorite among students -- Study discovers gender arousal differences -- Special workers serve as godsend to mail room -- Softball improves 6-2 in NECC -- SHU posts solid individual efforts at Blue Devil Invitational -- Anania leads bowlers to fifth place at IBC


Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 22, Sacred Heart University Apr 1997

Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 22, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: $1 millions donated to Learning Center -- Offices to relocate -- LaLiberty resigns from position -- Program to change with Kidd's departure -- Mayoral hopeful lectures on need for education -- Campus safety addressed -- Students claim laptops underused -- Second run for AIDS course -- Athletes often set drinking standards -- West Hall RA with heart -- Practicing witches who live among us all -- Students share art and dreams in Gallery -- Men's tennis off to rocky start -- Lady bowlers to compete in nationals -- Softball takes victory in opening NECC games


Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 21, Sacred Heart University Apr 1997

Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 21, Sacred Heart University

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1997 April Fools day edition


Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 19, Sacred Heart University Mar 1997

Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 19, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Global festival to be held at SHU -- Taft commons a bad idea -- Senior week finalized -- Laptop thefts probed -- Honors program takes off in new direction -- Students extend help in Baltimore -- Mail room service criticized by resident students -- Social work educational forum discusses children with AIDS --The toys of SHU students -- Woman's issues explored at on-campus conference -- junior actor shines in spotlight -- Students' work on display in gallery -- Men's volleyball beats Brooklyn but falls to Mt. St. Vincent's -- Bowling finishes sixth in regionals


Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 18, Sacred Heart University Mar 1997

Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 18, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Founders day honors oldies -- Presidential failures analysed -- Strategic plan to aid student growth -- Finances board policies questioned -- Woman's issues forum focus -- More funding for prisons than colleges -- First ever decline in AIDS reported -- Campus crime reported -- Health fair promotes awareness -- Senior interns with governor -- International students face extra college adjustments -- Help for sleep deprived -- Lady bowlers break team record -- Radulski appointed football coach -- Laxmen win opening games


Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 17, Sacred Heart University Feb 1997

Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 17, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Vandals strike SHU campus -- Clinkscales lectures SHu -- Governor Rowland cuts education budget -- Kidd to step down from Global Studies -- Suicide attempt at West Hall -- Res. Life comes under fire -- Game show features SHU students -- Hope for moving beyond lost love -- Retreat reawakens to God -- Battle of the bands to rock SHU -- Record day for runners at New Englands -- Men's basketball falls to Southern -- Woman's basketball falls in first round of playoffs


Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 16, Sacred Heart University Feb 1997

Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 16, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Senior week limits graduates -- SHU survey reveals freshman trends -- Maria Teresa Torreira to depart SHU after academic year -- First-generation students lack support -- Grim reaper spreads the reality of AIDS -- Laptop computers cause havoc for students -- Grade inflation issue hits SHU -- Lenten retreat with desert theme -- Ancient man chewed gum -- Colleges dispute over name -- Coffee drinking and the daily grind -- African culture explored at coffeehouse series -- Multicultural experiences link two woman -- Lady skaters blank MIT 13-0 -- Bowlers dominate ACUI -- track posts solid performance at …


Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 15, Sacred Heart University Feb 1997

Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 15, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: East Hall incites anger -- Cheating allegations made by professor -- Reho resigns to head Pitt center -- Physician-assisted suicide explored -- SHU observes AIDS awareness -- Raynis granted honors -- Hooked on betting, gambling leads to bad paths -- Diving right into relationships -- Eating disorders and beauty discussed -- Gallery displays faculty artwork -- Cotte leads woman's volleyball over USMAA -- Bowlers ranked ninth in nation -- Ceremonies scheduled for SHU box's finale game -- Track places second at conference championship


Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 14, Sacred Heart University Feb 1997

Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 14, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Funding plan proposed, Clinton aims to make college more affordable -- Changes with D-1 move -- Work Study fills financial gap -- Vehicles obstruct emergency zone -- Internships attract jobs -- Black colleges' default rates higher -- Hypnotist visits SHU -- Non-traditional students among the traditional -- Criminal justice major gives officers edge -- Simple Jim jams for AIDS -- Chang to speak on campus -- Woman's ice hockey beats Trinity and Boston U -- Indoor track solid at Alden Invitational -- Woman's basketball avenge losses with Albany win -- Men's basketball drops to 7-12 with loss to …


Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 13, Sacred Heart University Jan 1997

Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 13, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Mrs. Clinton endorses abortion rights -- Parking policy changes -- Damage bill sparks anger -- Nursing program establishes pinning tradition -- Rehabilitation and physical therapy center run by SHU opens in Trumbull -- Political expertise offered -- Global studies announces trips -- UCLA survey reveals freshman interests -- Body image war continues -- In men's ice hockey Heffernan breaks school record with five assists in 9-8 loss -- Swanson leads lady bowlers in EIBC tourney -- Volleyball beats Jersey City 4-1


Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 12, Sacred Heart University Jan 1997

Spectrum, Volume 14, Number 12, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: University restructures academics -- SHU students engage in world debates -- Students learn on the web -- Kikoskis offer workplace advice -- SHU signs agreement with Housatonic college -- Bringing students back to SHU -- Outpost opens with western theme -- Keeping resolutions through planning -- Japanese student set on goals -- Laughter is the best medicine -- Runners win relay championship -- Lady skaters drop two straight games -- Lady bowlers snag national bod in jersey showdown -- Men's hoops fall to 5-9 but are still in play-off hunt