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University responds to issues regarding underage drinking

By Dennis Conrad

Underage drinking is a hot button issue on college campuses throughout the country and Sacred Heart University, like many schools, is working hard to enforce the law. "90 to 95 percent of the residential students are under 21, which means they are not allowed to drink according to the law," said Larry Wielk, dean of students.

Alumni return home to old stomping grounds

By Mike Randa

Sacred Heart University was full of school spirit this past weekend as it celebrated Homecoming and Alumni Weekend. The campus exploded with life as students and alumni came out to celebrate one of the most anticipated dates of the academic year. Graduates from past years packed the faculty parking lot Saturday, Oct.

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Say hello to new campus dinning services

By Brittany Barbarise

As of Sept. 1, Sacred Heart University's dinning services are no longer under the management of FLIK. Sacred Heart's food services are now run by a company called Chartwells, according to Senior Director of Dining Services, Mark M.

No more meter, local cabbies now charge students flat rates for trips

By Katy Guest

Hail a cab lately? "I went out with four of my friends and we took a cab to the bar from my apartment and the fare was only $12," said senior Amanda Wood. "When we called a cab to pick us up from the bar, the driver shut off his meter and said it would be five dollars for each of us.

Commonfund cuts college spending for time being

Schools find themselves freezing funds

By Shelley Thomas

Sacred Heart University is going to have to watch what we spend. On Sept. 29, Wachovia Bank announced that funds in the Short Term Fund would be terminated. Short Term Fund, offered by Commonfund, is a Wilton based nonprofit investment organization for over 1,000 institutions.

Political Pedestals: Hail Mary pass in the fourth quarter

By Chris LeBeau

As Election Day looms closer, John McCain has seen his polling numbers drastically fall. With the United States in a current economic crisis, the focus of the campaign's number one issue has shifted to the economy. With this shift, Barack Obama has boomed in current polls in states across the board.

Political Pedestals: Political gain with John McCain

By Laura Smith

Nov. 4 is only weeks away and both political parties are taking drastic measures. It's time for the candidates to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. The campaigns are getting personal. By now the candidates and their stances on certain issues is common knowledge.

Habitat for Humanity gets a helping hand from a 'GoodSearch'

By Katy Guest

Do you want to donate to charity but fear that your wallet can't quite take the pressure? Well, now there is an alternate solution. It's a Web site called "GoodSearch" and Lisa Bondi, the faculty advisor of Habitat for Humanity, found out about it through an email.

Holocaust Lecture

By Ines Cenatiempo

Imagine not having a voice. Imagine having a story to tell that no one wanted to hear. Until now. The Human Journey Colloquia Series at Sacred Heart University presented its sixth colloquium on Oct. 6, entitled, "The Power of Witness: Voices from the Holocaust.

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