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Spectrum, Volume 16, Number 5, Sacred Heart University Oct 1998

Spectrum, Volume 16, Number 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Controversy still surrounds East Hall decision -- SHU crime fluctuating -- RAs intrusive say students -- Education starts new Masters program -- Parking problems persist -- Student nurses prepare for the clinical world -- S.E.T promotes participation -- Lack of transmitters plagues WHRT -- Cross country have repeat win at Fairfileld -- Athletics open up to woman -- Woman's tennis wind up best season in school history -- NCAA cracks the academic whip on athletes -- Football back to losing ways with loss to NEC foe


Spectrum, Volume 16, Number 4, Sacred Heart University Oct 1998

Spectrum, Volume 16, Number 4, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Class of 2002 elects this year's representatives -- Comp USA takes over service of SHU help desk -- SHU students buying fake IDs -- Sexual harassment discussed -- Couch catches fire at Taft Commons -- Maintenance problems persist -- Shuttle service hires more drivers -- Residential life gives positive support at SHU -- New technology may threaten human interaction -- Internships are available to criminal justice majors -- Midnight madness descends on SHU


Spectrum, Volume 16, Number 3, Sacred Heart University Oct 1998

Spectrum, Volume 16, Number 3, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU kicks off alcohol awareness week -- Elections for class of 202 wrap up -- Old gym to become lounge for students -- Library integrates databases -- Hazing issues being discussed -- Commuter council looking for more -- Learning is nurtured by JLC -- Coffeehouse brings Greek traditions to SHU -- WHRT hits the airwaves for another year -- Quinnipiac tournament a success for woman's tennis -- Woman's volleyball beat Assumption for first win


Spectrum, Volume 16, Number 2, Sacred Heart University Sep 1998

Spectrum, Volume 16, Number 2, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Phone services still temporarily off the hook -- Higher standards make class of 2002 smartest -- Public safety stepping up efforts this year -- Search on for new academic affairs VP -- Author of 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' speaks at SHU -- Student's need to maintain personal identity -- Students running to rush Greek -- Cross country takes second in first meet of the year -- SHU athletes reach out to Fairfield youth


Spectrum, Volume 16, Number 1, Sacred Heart University Sep 1998

Spectrum, Volume 16, Number 1, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Bishop Curtis remembered with the dedication of a building on the 35th anniversary of the University’s founding --Upon completion. East Hall will have eight stories of housing, one and a half stories of offices and a half story of entrances and a common lounge area --Residents at SHU are finding a harsher set of rules for alcohol on campus for the 1998-99 school year --Five television lounges in West Hall and 11 lounge sin South Hall have been converted into quad rooms to house the largest freshman class in SHU history --Public Safety finally at full staff --SHU …


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 24, Sacred Heart University Apr 1998

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 24, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Senior week and graduation approach -- Beer funnel leads to arrest -- CCJU holding Auschwitz conference -- Spectrum wins ASPA award -- East Hall construction ready to start -- Financial assistance explained -- Oldest student to graduate with associates -- Health is not a big concern for students -- Sociologist and feminist speaks to English class -- Athletic teams on the rise -- Men's lacrosse fall to Lafayette 10 - 7 -- Carnesecca to speak at breakfast


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 23, Sacred Heart University Apr 1998

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 23, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Nine cars vandalized at Taft Commons -- Judge favors East Hall -- O.T program delayed again -- Binge drinking concern at SHU and beyond -- Springfest to start -- Mock date rape trial held by Lambda Sigma Phi -- Registration changes -- Housing selection finishes -- Winners of Alumni Achievement award -- Students find little time to maintain exercise -- Unplanned teenage pregnancies distress many -- SHU students go clubbing in spare time -- International center reaches many -- SHU honored by state for community service -- Runners second in championship -- Lady runners win Tri-state championship


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 22, Sacred Heart University Apr 1998

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 22, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU files for bankruptcy and will be closed within two years-- Housing expanded to Bridgeport Motor Inn-- Flik plans on big expansion -- Public safety implements bike patrols-- Rosie O'Donnell to speak at graduation -- Art department relocates -- Too many pets are being hidden in student's dorms --Spice Girls and Manson to play at SHU


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 21, Sacred Heart University Mar 1998

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 21, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Student government elections on the way -- Parkridge crime rate lower -- Pub proposal delayed -- Siblings weekend -- McLernon speaks about SHU -- Professor devotes time to native Americans -- Africa obtains first place at SHU international -- Life's professions exhibited -- Student's praise Pitt center -- SHU to host 1998 Pro-bowlers US open


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 20, Sacred Heart University Mar 1998

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 20, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Construction on new South Wing addition begins -- Pub proposal going in front of cabinet -- Men's rugby stuck in Ireland -- Debate society continues top excel -- Positive thinking guarantees success in life -- Students visit El Salvador -- Student exhibition opens in art gallery -- D-1 sports transition wins mixed votes -- Men's lacrosse lose third straight home game


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 19, Sacred Heart University Mar 1998

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 19, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Academic building evacuated from chemical leak -- Safety of mailboxes questioned -- J-Hill living conditions worsen -- Library quality still an issue -- Greeks say binge drinking not big -- Distance learning on the rise -- Yearbooks lose popularity -- SHU students unhappy and leaving -- SHU student earns national recognition -- Men's ice hockey raise funds for injured referee -- Men's lacrosse fall in season openers


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 18, Sacred Heart University Feb 1998

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 18, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Physically disabled students lack accessibility -- Converting the old gym into a new pub -- New academic facility to be built -- Greek Life judicial process questioned -- AIDS awareness is year round -- The art of keeping an academic journal -- Eating disorders plague youth -- AIDS awareness comes to SHU -- SHU student artwork shown in Fairfield -- Lax season gets underway Men's ice hockey team suspended -- Track members earn All-Conference honors -- Woman's ice hockey streak up to seven


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 17, Sacred Heart University Feb 1998

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 17, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: High phone bills are upsetting many -- Warrens make their return to SHU -- Shuttles hit with fines from DMV -- New housing selection implemented -- Art parents discuss issues -- Registration problems addressed -- Student reaches above and beyond -- West Hall third floor defines community -- Author reflects on his book -- Woman's icehockey up win streak to six -- Athletes address gambling issue -- Woman's basketball fall to Pierce, lose NECC title -- Runners finish second at CTC championships


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 16, Sacred Heart University Feb 1998

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 16, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Brady Bunch legend grooves with SHU -- Safety issues raised about El Salvador trip -- Computer users say e-mail unsafe -- SHU working on retention -- Habitat for Humanity seeks tools and more -- South wing additions upsetting some -- Laughter is the remedy for all life's illnesses -- Counseling center gives support to SHU students -- Voices of the past help understand history -- Moods can have an influence on outlook of life -- SHU extends its gallery through 'Collection ' -- Men's basketball add win to home court record


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 15, Sacred Heart University Feb 1998

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 15, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Some events for Black History Month will include an African-American Coffeehouse, a trip to the movie “Amistad,” a historical display and a forum on race riots --Kappa Phi sorority appeared in front of the Greek council to defend themselves against allegations of hazing --Senior Ryan Johnson expresses concerns are that computer programs aren’t properly licensed, backup systems aren’t made each day for mail (which explains why everyone’s inbox messages were deleted on January 25), certain staff members lack proper credentials, the computers throughout the University are of poor quality and voice mail problems and tied up phone lines …


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 14, Sacred Heart University Jan 1998

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 14, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Flik director discusses future possibilities -- Park Avenue to be closed for rest of semester -- New president for S.E.T -- Clinton addresses the nation -- Residential life looking for RAs -- Segregation in South Hall -- SHU gets ready for AIDS awareness week -- Busy phone lines dominate SHU -- El Salvador trip coming soon -- JLC lends a helping hand -- SHU gallery ventures beyond flowers -- Jacques Brel comes to SHU -- Akers returns to the Outpost -- SHU to honor its All-Americans -- Woman's basketball win streak ends as Lowell hands SHU a loss


Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 13, Sacred Heart University Jan 1998

Spectrum, Volume 15, Number 13, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: More cars stolen and vandalized on campus -- SHU celebrates Dr.King -- Lack of books anger students -- Winter weekend blows in -- Students rushing to join Greeks -- SHU hosts foreign students -- Part time students appreciated -- Coffeehouse introduces Russia and Europe -- Career development center promotes workshops -- What club is best for you -- Hall performs poetry at SHU -- Throwers qualify for ECAC meet -- Workout safety for the cold -- Men's track shine at Yale invite -- Lady's basketball on six game win streak


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