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Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 3, Sacred Heart University Sep 2001

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 3, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Campus Ministry held it's annual Opportunity Night to encourage students to become involved with ministry and community service -- As rush week ends, students pledge to fraternities and sororities -- Parking is still a huge issue -- Flik expansions delayed -- Michele Rosado hired as new director of Greek Life -- Entertainment industry reaches out to victims of 9/11 -- Men's soccer beats UMBC 3-1 -- Woman's soccer shut out Mount St.Mary's 1-0 -- Both men and woman's rugby remain undefeated -- SHU records a landmark victory over Robert Morris winning 44-31


Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 2, Sacred Heart University Sep 2001

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 2, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Flik gets a facelift --On September 13 a conference was held with a wide range of guest speakers including Dr. Cenera, Dr. Amy Van Buren, Dr. Linda Strong, Dr. Stiltner, Dr. Gary Rose and Dr. Kikoski to offer insight on 9/11 attacks --The university has had two interim librarians, the first being Mary Rogers and the current, acting librarian Susan Broadstone, since University Librarian Dorothy Kijanka retired during the 1998-1999 academic year --Welcome from Tom Pesce, student government president --Commentary from Keri Blair: Americans re-discover pride in time of tragedy --Meet your student government --SHU salutes Public Safety …


Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 1, Sacred Heart University Sep 2001

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 1, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: A nation in mourning, 9/11 hitting to close to home for students -- Housing still a problem for SHU -- Traffic light replaces crossing guard on Park ave -- New coaches for SHU track and field team -- SHU football defeats CCSU 41-21 -- SHU woman's field hockey falls to Providence 2-0


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 19, Sacred Heart University May 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 19, Sacred Heart University

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Last issue of the semester. Highlights include: Nu Epsilon wraps up Suicide Week with speaker Eileen Lopez-Cordone, the Regional Director for Southwest Infoline -- SHU's Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team will compete in the national competition in St. Louis, Missouri after winning first place in the regional competition --; Dorothy Kijanka, held the position of University Librarian and retired in January 1999. Mary Rogers then served as interim Librarian. Currently, Susan Broadstone serves as interim Librarian. The search for the position began late in the Fall 2000 semester and SHU students will be included in interviews --Advisor to the …


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 18, Sacred Heart University Apr 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 18, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Patio packed for vigil for suicide awareness -- Old gym renovations on hold due to lack of funds -- Date rape still a major college problem -- SHU delegation visits Native American reservation in Canada -- Internet plagiarism plagues colleges -- For college athletes stress is a part of the game -- Martial arts club competes well at Drexel -- Last second goal leads men's lacrosse to victory over Lafayette


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 16, Sacred Heart University Mar 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 16, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Lambda addresses sexual abuse issues -- Theft thwarted by SHU staff -- Pressures of college life can mount up for many students -- International-multicultural center in need of a director -- Conference calls for future journalists -- Award winning artist to speak at SHU -- Woman's lacrosse beat Lemoyne 13-5 -- Men's lacrosse beat Siena 20-2


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 15, Sacred Heart University Mar 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 15, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: New communications major starting -- WHRT getting new equipment -- Famous journalist to speak at SHU -- Goal of diversity to appreciate other cultures -- Study links cell phone radiation to tumors -- Up close and personal with 3 Doors Down -- SHU TAP find a place to call their own -- Men's lacrosse beat St. Joseph's 16-9 -- Woman's lacrosse wing 2 games in a row -- Cheerleaders place first in New England Championships


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 14, Sacred Heart University Mar 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 14, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU reflects on Black History Month --ROTC returning to SHU --Professor of the week, Jane Gangi --La Haspidad has grown to over 20 members. It is the one of the oldest clubs at SHU, around for over three decades --Men’s and women’s track teams had another weekend of record breaking events at the New England championships --Feature: Student discusses battle with bulimia --At the upcoming NCAA Division I Cheerleading Championships in Daytona Beach SHU cheerleaders hope to perform well and demonstrate their athletic abilities in a three-minute routine --Men’s lacrosse wins season opener with explosive 21-5 win over …


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 13, Sacred Heart University Feb 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 13, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Herman Boone speaks at SHU -- The process of becoming an RA explained -- Warnings against spring break scams -- Should America pay for slavery -- Rush gives stellar performance at SHU -- Men ice hockey beat Iona 4-3 in overtime placing 6th in MAAC --Men's basketball loses 92-70 against Wagner -- Equestrian team places third at intercollegiate horse show -- Woman's ice hockey defeat RIT 2-0 to get playoff bid


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 12, Sacred Heart University Feb 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 12, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: 'Titans' inspiration to visit SHU -- Ehrekranz to present book on peace to pope -- Tax credits can help loan debt -- AIDS awareness hits SHU -- A look behind the scenes of the dance team -- Men's ice hockey tie Quinnipiac increasing their unbeaten streak to 5 games -- Woman's basketball beats St. Francis 74-64 -- Scared Heart wrestling getting the recognition they deserve


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 11, Sacred Heart University Feb 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 11, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Christopher Martin Bowley, a graduate student involved in TAP, dies from pneumonia -- SHU El Salvador charity trip postponed -- Ritalin abuse a growing college problem -- 19 SHU students visit jail in Curtis Week learning experience -- UMOJA and SHU give $4,000 to poor -- SHU welcomes 3 Doors Down to spring concert -- Woman's basketball loses to Quinnipiac -- 39 Pioneers named to NEC fall academic honor roll --Shamar Drew breaks SHU indoor track record 2 weeks in a row -- Men's ice hockey beats both Army and Bently -- Woman's ice hockey defeats top team …


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 10, Sacred Heart University Jan 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 10, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU art department moves from basement of school to it's own building on Oakwood drive -- Car lefts drop on and off campus -- Robbery up, but murder down -- El Salvador trip postponed due to earthquake -- Female students outnumbering guys nationwide -- Graduate student makes leaps and bounds for SHU student experiences -- Smoking still big at SHU -- Men's ice hockey losing streak continues -- Student athletes drink more than non-athletes according to study --The importance of off-season training for an athlete - Woman's basketball beats Fairleigh Dickinson -- Indoor track performs well at Challenge …


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 9, Sacred Heart University Dec 2000

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 9, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SOTUA elicits strong student response -- 30 cars broken into at Avalon gates -- Living off campus can be beneficial -- Ski and snowboard club ready for action and snow -- SHU men's ice hockey beats Bently 5-3 -- SHU wrestling loses to Millersville 24-17 -- WOman's ice hockey wins four straight games -- SHU given 3 of NEC's 2000 football major awards -- Woman's basketball loses 70-52 to top team Georgetown


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 8, Sacred Heart University Nov 2000

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 8, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Career office becoming hot spot at SHU -- Nationally renound chemistry professor, Bassam Shakhashiri visits campus -- Forum encouraged local students and residents to vote -- Diabetes hits home at SHU -- What it means to be Catholic -- SHU students give handful of heart to city kids -- Students fight war against eating disorders -- Student perspective on the 2000 election -- SHU men's ice hockey drops 4-1 and 5-1 to both Quinnipiac and Iona -- SHU football defeats St. Francis 20-0


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 7, Sacred Heart University Nov 2000

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Helen Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking" and death penalty opponent, speaks at SHU -- Another harvest weekend came to a close on campus --Online addiction growing concern for students -- ACS making strides at SHU -- Judge's book offers insight for those considering law school -- Religion and politics discussed on campus -- Second art exhibition opens at SHU -- Martial arts club excels with help from senior -- Fleming's presence felt at SHU -- Tailgating growing at SHU -- Woman's field hockey loses in first round of NEC to Quinnipiac -- Men's ice hockey beat UCONN …


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 7, Sacred Heart University Nov 2000

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Demandfor SHU housing leads to student overflow to Ramada and AmeriSuites in Shelton --SHU benefactor William H. Pitt dies at 73 --Graduate assistants contemplate a better campus life --Registrar Doug Bohn strives to provide better service --Marvin McNeill returns for a fourth season as the Coordinator of Bands --Bridgeport chapter gave tickets to the SHU chapter to go see Jimmy Carter speak in New York City about the Habitat for Humanity --Center for the Performing Arts opens its season with ‘South Pacific’ (photo) --Football undefeated with the help of DeVeren Johnson and J.J. Holtfreter, both California natives --Sophomore …


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 6, Sacred Heart University Oct 2000

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 6, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Dead Man Walking author to speak at SHU -- SHU hosting conference on Catholic education -- SHU annual family weekend a success -- Breast cancer awareness highlights very successful month for Beta -- Louisiana sister dedicates life to advocacy for inmates -- SHU fashion show crosses borders -- Club brings minority issues to light -- Soccer wins last home games -- Men's ice hockey earn first win of season -- Football at 7-0 with win over Albany


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 5, Sacred Heart University Oct 2000

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU one of the first schools in the country to provide wireless connections to student's -- Education top Hispanic worry -- Math and science teachers being snatched up -- SHU student creates website -- Brutal battles against homophobia, new group aims to create a safe zone for students -- SHU archives reveal meaning of plaque -- SHU football goes 6 and 0 with a 23-6 win over Stony Brook -- Woman's field hockey aim for NEC playoff spot with victories over Siena and UMBC


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 4, Sacred Heart University Oct 2000

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 4, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU student aspiring pro wrestler -- Old gym getting new look -- University sells bricks to make money for Scholarship fund -- Lambda Sigma Phi strives to make SHU campus safe -- Jazz band under new leadership -- Woman's track finish first at Fairfield Invitational


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 3, Sacred Heart University Sep 2000

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 3, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights: Meet the candidates for Freshman class president --Laptop crisis averted in nick of time --University is in the third year of a 10-year contract with Coca-Cola --SHU band program keeps on growing under Coordinator of Bands Marvin McNeill (photos) --New music director Pat Smith (port) --Pioneer football halts the Red Storm to stay undefeated --Women's field hockey beats Monmouth for first season win (photo) --SHU Athlete of the Week, Freshman field hockey player Laura Athans.


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 2, Sacred Heart University Sep 2000

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 2, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Fr. Bob Malone takes over the vacant spot in Campus Ministry --SHU offering E-Commerce certificate --Sgt. Tom Mrozek is concerned that SHU students are being unfairly charged by Yellow Cab for rides --Msgr. William A. Genuario is the new chairman of the SHU Board of Trustees --The Outing Club is planning various events for this school year --The International and Multicultural Center together with various clubs and organizations at SHU hosts Diversity Forums --Five Greek organizations on campus write about why they are unique --Latest addition to Sacred Heart’s Greek Life is Gamma Rho (photo) --Q&A with new …


Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 1, Sacred Heart University Sep 2000

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 1, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: On average, the entering freshman was ranked in the top 25% of their high school graduating classes. The 2000 freshman class represents 21 states and seven foreign countries --William H. Pitt dies at 73 (photo) --Demand for SHU housing leads to student overflow --Welcome back from student government --Graduate Assistants contemplate a better campus life --Registrar Doug Bohn strives to provide better service --Marvin McNeill returns for a fourth season as the Coordinator of Bands --Habitat for Humanity works towards another busy year --Center for the Performing Arts opens its season with ‘South Pacific' --California connection keeps SHU …


Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 23, Sacred Heart University May 2000

Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 23, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Several renovations planned for summer -- El Salvador delegation visits new town -- SHU professor Ralph Corrigan leaving SHU after 33 years -- Seniors struggling to maintain sanity for last 2 weeks of classes -- Art seniors display talents -- Band shows improvement with each passing year -- SHU sports need more support -- Woman's lacrosse headed to playoffs -- New technique changes workouts


Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 22, Sacred Heart University Apr 2000

Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 22, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Student government elections wrap up -- Candlelight vigil attracts over 200 participants -- Stamford mayor new SHU professor -- Student web pages growing -- Lazy East Hall cops jeopardize student's safety -- Social work program going the extra mile -- SHU posts three winners at science com[petition -- Works by Luxembourg artists at the Gallery -- Baseball loses 3 NEC games - Dance team places 13th in national competition -- More NCAA changes pass


Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 20, Sacred Heart University Mar 2000

Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 20, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights included: Noted author and lecturer Michael Parenti speaks about the conservative bias he feels dominates the media --Core Curriculum to change --The challenge of sharing one space primarily between the SHU Players and the Center for the Performing Arts has created tension within the Sacred Heart University Theater --More students want to live off campus --Library still in dire need of improvements, say many --Spring Break worldwide --Editorials: Warped politics of Michael Parenti; Religious rebirth needed in SHU community; Alcohol on campus --Spring recruitment day was held in the library (photo) --Fox 5 News Director shares secrets of his …


Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 19, Sacred Heart University Mar 2000

Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 19, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Occupational Therapy Department had a fresh start with the hiring of new director Jody Bortone last semester --The death of student Brian Wilderman of New Canaan over Spring Break has left the SHU community in mourning --Laptop program overhauled --Senior Week is around the corner --20th anniversary of Nursing program --Letter: Education, not prohibition should be focus of SHU alcohol policy --Tracking Dupre Benning, a SHU success story (photo) --Students exhibit in Gallery --Is violence in films really necessary? Sacred Heart faculty attempt to answer --Marching Band ends season in Boston in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade --Athlete …


Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 18, Sacred Heart University Mar 2000

Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 18, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Thousands pack gym for Republican Presidential candidate Senator John McCain --New professor James Castonguay brings energy to media studies --'Beyond February' program is designed to entwine all cultures, making the student body more aware and alert about cultural differences --Sacred Heart mourns the loss of student Brian Wilderman who died last week --Sleep deprived students struggle to catch Z’s --Tennis: SHU’s teamsface tough challenge (photo) --Rubin “Hurricane” Carter inspires a crowd in the kick off to the “Beyond February' series --Sacred Heart’s men’s ice hockey team saw its season come to a close last Saturday after losing to …


Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 16, Sacred Heart University Feb 2000

Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 16, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Controversy over handicap parking permits --Approximately 400 people crowded the Mahogany Room to hear Republican vice-presidential candidate Elizabeth Dole (photos) --Couples struggle through relationship difficulties --Students flock to vending machines for water --SHU recently concluded Eating Disorders Awareness Week --SHU Players’ Spotlight --Women’s ice hockey player Lauren Wiggins recently broke three major records --SHU Athlete of the Week: Dawn Werner, women's basketball (photo) --Eligibility: NCAA considers changes in amateur status for athletes --Hockey: Pioneer men hold onto third place in MAAC --Michele Shawah’s jumping paces women’s track team.


Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 15, Sacred Heart University Feb 2000

Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 15, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Sacred Heart rolls out red carpet for Elizabeth Dole --Residential Life has a director, thanks to the return of former assistant director Katrina Coakely --AIDS Awareness Week will hit the SHU campus --The Finance and Economics Club will be sponsoring an investment game --In memory of former student James Manzolillo --Recent study shows students are easy target for credit card vendors --Students fight to avoid the dreaded ‘Freshman 15’ --Mass media artist Cypher 5 comes to theater --Next week the SHU Players present “The Inner Circle; Changing Times" --Stamford celebrates Black History 2000 with evening of jazz --U.S. …


Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 14, Sacred Heart University Feb 2000

Spectrum, Volume 17, Number 14, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Departmental musical chairs continuing with moves for College of Business and Occupational Therapy --Seton Hall fire sparks SHU fire drills --Kelly Bennett, a sophomore and varsity swim team member from Shelton, is looking to join Alpha Sigma Psi fraternity --Black History Month kicked into action on Feb. 2nd with its opening ceremonies. Geraldine Johnson, the first African American women to serve as superintendent of the Bridgeport school system, started off the celebration (photo) --The Spectrum announces the start of our new website, shuspectrum.com --Latest news on Student Government from Pres. Jason Slattery --SHU’s first Habitat home built in …