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Most Unwired Campus in Connecticut

By Nina Blair Wales Staff Reporter

Intel recently conducted their second annual "Most Unwired College Campuses" survey, and Sacred Heart came out on top. Out of the top 50 U.S. colleges, Sacred Heart University ranked 11th. Sacred Heart University was the only university from Connecticut on Intel's list.

Beta Battles Breast Cancer Spreading Awareness

By Shaun Mitchell Staff Reporter

October is dedicated to one of the most recognized cancers known to humankind; breast cancer. As a sorority, our own Beta Delta Phi is doing what they can to help educate people about it. Physicians define breast cancer as an uncontrollable growth of breast cells.

Carrie Dann Speaks of Shoshone Land Struggles

By Shanna L. Rasmussen Staff Reporter

Native Americans have been fighting for their rights since Columbus first landed in America. Carrie Dann, a Native American advocate, came to campus to explain the modern-day struggles of the Shoshone tribe. Dann and her assistant, Julie Mitchell, came to campus on Thursday Oct.

Blog Defined

By Samuel Bosch Staff Reporter

You might have heard of a Blog, but are you aware of the word's formal introduction to the English language? It is currently in the dictionary, look it up. Weblogs appear often on the news these days. However, there is a good chance you may not have seen a blog.

Broken Heart Proven to Be Serious Health Risk

By Danielle Holton Staff Reporter

A study conducted by doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital showed that a broken heart has similar side effects to a massive heart attack. Officially named stress cardiomyopathy, the condition has been dubbed the "broken heart syndrome." Cardiologist and lead study author, Ilan Wittstein, M.

Latin Heritage Month Celebrated

By Samuel Bosch Staff Reporter

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15. It is a time of cultural and historical celebration like any other month earmarked by congress. On August 17, 1988, the 100th Congress convened and approved a bill establishing a Hispanic Heritage Month.

Students Walk in Someone Else's Shoes

By Ashley Winseck Staff Reporter

The Fear No People lecture series continued with another installment last week. On Friday, October 14, the Sacred Heart Community was invited to attend an event dealing with various disabilities. Residential Life and Housing Services were hoping to have guest speaker Dave Stevens attend this particular Fear No People event, which was titled, "Walk in Someone Else's Shoes.

Find Your Way, Embrace a Pilgrimage

By Daniele Holton Staff Reporter

American-Catholic author, Paul Elie spoke about his book, "The Life You Save May Be Your Own: an American Pilgrimage" in the University Commons on October 12. The book is Elie's first book, but it has received many awards and accomplishments, such as: "Best Book" from the Chicago Tribune and San Francisco Chronicle.

The Off-Campus Experience

By Chris Faber Staff Reporter

Living off campus is something that college students look forward to as they move along in their college careers. The freedom of living in your own place is great, but just like any other situation; it has its ups and downs. For juniors, seniors, and even some sophomores, living in a house or an apartment is a much more appealing option than the traditional dormitory.

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