The Black-Eyed Peas, Ne-Yo, Lifehouse, John McCain, Mitch Albom, and soon Rudy Giuliani. How does Sacred Heart University do it? Each year the student activities office puts together events that occur on campus. Not only are they responsible for clubs and organizations, but they also plan comedians, speakers, and concerts.
During summer vacation, while many students relaxed on the beach and enjoyed down time with friends, the members of WHRT student radio station were hard at work. The station is located in the booth across from Flik, which was recently renovated and can be viewed through the window in main hallway.
Sacred Heart University was full of historic life on Monday Sept. 22. East Haddam Stage Company's original performance of "They Called Me Lizzy: from Slavery to the White House." The one hour performance took place at 3:30 p.m. in the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts and revolved around the life of Elizabeth "Lizzy" Keckly, an African American slave who purchased her freedom and eventually made it to Washington D.
Lights, camera, action! These words were heard on Sept. 18, by 20 Sacred Heart University students during a one-on-one interview that discussed the political issues that surround this year's presidential election. The issues at hand included the environment, the economy, immigration, health care and affirmative action.
The exhibit "Transcendent & Sublime" is now showing in The Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart University. Scheduled to run from Sept. 14 through Nov. 4, the exhibit features artists Dozier Bell, Joy Garnett, Jacqueline Gourevitch and Carrie Yamaoka.
In celebration of the past 45 years of Sacred Heart University, a time capsule that will remain sealed for 55 years will be placed in the wall of the new chapel upon completion. "The items in the time capsule represent the school over the past 45 years of existence," said senior Matt Telvi, student body president.
Record high gas prices are forcing Americans to limit their driving for the first time in nearly thirty years, causing families and students to tighten their budgets as well as a change in driving routines. "With the cost of gas rising steadily over the last few months I have noticed a change in my driving pattern," said senior Christopher Carney.