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Wednesday, October 24, 2012__________ Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, Conn. Volume 30, Issue 6 Student’s sudden death shakes Sacred Heart community Dana Maltese Assistant Editor There is a quietness throughout campus as tragedy has hit close to home this past week. Freshman Will Cado- gan was found dead in his dorm room late afternoon on Thursday, Oct. 18 after suffering from unknown causes. He was 19-years-old and lived in the Business Living Learning Community on the fifth floor of Roncolli Hall. Police are currently investigating the direct cause of death but do not feel it is suspicious. Cadogan had no pre­ viously known heart defects. Although he was an undeclared major he got a jump start on his career at Sacred Heart while attending the busi­ ness pre-fall program called "Mind Your Business". Despite his short tenure here at Sacred Heart Uni­ versity, news of his untimely death spread to hundreds of students over the course of three hours and merited over 750 students to attend a prayer service in his honor at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Father Jerry and Dr. David Cop­ pola, Vice President of Strategic Plaiming, led the service and reflection while President Petillo read a poem titled “Death is nothing at all,” by Heiuy Scott Holland, to the community. The church pews and vestibule of the chapel were packed with students grieving over this loss for the com- mimity and remained silent throughout the service. Af­ Over 750 students congregate in the chapel to pray and remember Will. terwards, everyone congregated outside on the quad and stood in a circle, holding lit candles and offering prayers. Junior Kimberly Woodruff was privileged to get to your support and comfort.” Regardless of his short time on campus as a new Pio­ know Cadogan as his orientation leader this past June. Cadogan graduated from Lincoln-Sudberry High neer, the student body showed their support for a fallen "Even though I came across many incoming fresh- School. During his high school years, Cadogan was active in the community and volunteered at a local soup kitchen “I was surprised at the extent of students who showed ro MverTver’'S6pp^ to 5^ a conversation with him, close to home. He was an avid hiker and skateboarder, up, given the short notice and lack of a name having been you could tell that he had a strong, genuine heart." "The past few days have been filled with great confu- provided.” said Dean Wielk, Dean of students. “It was a President Petillo offered reassuring words to the com- sion and sadness, but I know in my heart that my percep- tribute to him and the community.” munity on his blog. tion of Will can never change," said Woodruff. "To me, he Other officials were not shocked by the number of It s unfortunate that it so often takes a tragedy to re- was a handsome, courageous young man who had a bright students that packed the chapel to help each other grieve. mind us of what we have,” said Petillo. “But as we grieve future here at Sacred Heart and nothing can alter that." “Sacred Heart has always been a close community the terrible loss of one who left us much too soon, we have and everyone was affected by this tragedy," said Funda also been reminded that we are a loving, giving and sup- This article was contributed to by chief copy editor Alp, executive director of public relations. portive community. I thank each and every one of you for Samantha Malachowski News across the world Madeline Murcott Staff Reporter Felix Baumgarter Skydives 24.2 miles Pakistani Girl Shot ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) his spacesuit, to survive the fall. ISLAMABAD (AP) In order to make sure the Taliban Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgart­ The design of his spacesuit was im­ The shooting of 14-year-old edu­ would not succeed in their promise to ner became the first person ever to break perative to keep him alive, specifically to cational activist Malala Yousafzai of shoot her again and kill her, she was se­ the sound barrier. prevent his blood from vaporizing when Pakistan by members of the Taliban has cretly driven in the early morning sur­ Baumgartner accomplished this feat he stepped out into the stratosphere. sparked international outrage as well as rounded by undercover security to the by free falling from the top of the earth’s He was lifted to the top of the strato­ overwhelming support for the young airport and taken to Birmingham where stratosphere, 24.2 miles above sea level sphere in a small capsule attached to a schoolgirl. she is currently being treated. on Sunday, October 14th. large helium balloon. Members of the Taliban climbed “This is an attack to silence courage It is anticipated that he also broke the Baumgartner said “When I was onto her school bus and shot her in the through a bullet,” Kamila Hayat, a se­ records for highest jump from a platform, standing there on top of the world, you head for promoting the education of girls. nior official of the Human Rights Com­ the longest freefall without a parachute become so humble, you do not think In order to give Yousafazai the best mission of Pakistan, said. “These are the and the highest vertical velocity. about breaking records anymore. The medical care possible she was put on a forces who want to take us to the dark It took five years of preparation for only thing you want is you want to come medical jet and sent to a hospital in Bir­ ages.” Baumgartner, including the design of back alive.” mingham, England to undergo treatment. Syrian Holiday Cease-Fire UNITED NATIONS (AP) own son. United Nations and Arab league officials are hop­ Officials are also hoping that the cease-fire will al­ ing for a cease-fire agreement in Syria. This will at least low for a more political stability and allow for a more temporarily suspend the fighting that has been occur­ democratic political process. ring for over 19 months and would allow citizens to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and those fight­ honor the Muslim holiday Id al-Adha. ing against him have yet to agree to any negotiations or Muslims all throughout the Middle East and cease-fire whatsoever. worldwide begin to celebrate this holiday on Oct. 26 According to Anti-Regime activists and the United which is in remembrance of Abraham who was willing Nations, and estimated 33,000 people have been killed to show obedience to God by offering to sacrifice his since the uprising started in March 2011. 2 Nursing Director receives Class 2016 elects prestigious award new board Caitlin Feeney “Doctor Fries is very passion­ Andrea Coronis James. “They all seem extremely enthusiastic and Staff Reporter ate about her work which shows News Editor full of ideas to unfiy their class.” through her teaching,” said Junior On Friday, Oct. 20, all of Student Govern­ ment and the new elected board came together for The Connecticut Nurses As­ Jennifer O’Rouke. “She also has On Wednesday, Oct. 17, polls opened at 8 the Leadership Seminar in the Pitt Board Room. sociation or CNA has awarded Sa­ a unique style of teaching that al­ a.m. for the class of 2016 to vote on the freshmen The Student Government E-Board put togeth­ cred Heart University Director of lows and keeps all of her students Student Government board. The polls closed at 4 er a series of bonding activities for the boards to Undergraduate Nursing, Kathleen engaged in the lesson.” p.m., and shortly after the results were released. get acquainted with one another as well as leam Fries, one of their highest honors. Kathleen Fries’ degrees and From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., students from the se­ different methods of handling situations. At the CNA’s annual awards certifications include: Ph.D., at nior, junior, and sophomore boards sat outside of “The Executive Board worked as a team to ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 18, the University of Conn., M.S.N., Seton, Merton, and Roncalli Hall, as well as Haw­ lead activities related to communication, work­ Fries received The Josephine A. at Sacred Heart University, and ley Lounge with computers to allow freshmen to ing as a team, balance, and how to treat those you Dolan Award for Outstanding B.S.N., at Seton Hall University. vote. work with,” said James. Contributions to Nursing Educa­ She also has specialty and training “We set up tables in Roncalli with a computer Members who participated thought the activi­ tion. as a Certified Child Birth Educator for freshmen to vote,” said junior board member, ties were informative and helpful to their board. According to the Conn. Nurs­ and Lactation Consultant. Alexa Oberle. “We also had speeches of the can­ One of the activities was having members sit back es Association, the Josephine A. Fries is very passionate about didates printed out and were giving away t-shirts to back and explain to the other an image they had Dolan Award “recognizes innova­ teaching and hopes her students when people voted.” to draw. tions and achievements in areas will continue to learn more. In the election, 577 freshmen voted and 13 “The drawing activity really made me think which may include, but not nec­ “I hope my students take students ran for office. The students elected were: of how hard it is to accomplish a task without be­ essarily limited to: improving the away a passion for life-long learn­ Chloe Smith - President, Sawyer Butto - Vice quality of the educational experi­ ing and a desire to be the very best President, Rachel Claroni - Secretary, and the ing able to ask for help from my peers,” said se­ ence; enhancing the learning envi­ nursing professional they can be,” Senate members are Ayesha Nomani, Brianna nior class Vice President, Torkel Knutson.

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