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SPECTRUM SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 SPREADING CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1983 VOLUME 40, ISSUE 10 FEATURED NEWS Annual Academic Festival Shooting at YouTube Headquarters BY ANGELINA DINOTA Staff Reporter
On April 3 in San Bruno, Cal- During the incident, the em- ifomia, Nasim Najafi Aghdam ployees at the headquarters were allegedly shot three people at You- found hiding all throughout the Tube Headquarters. A 36-year-old facility while others were dialing man was in critical condition, a for help. 32-year-old woman was in seri- Google, the corporate owner ous condition and a 27-year-old of YouTube, said that the security woman was in fair condition, said at the site was working with the a spokesman for San Francisco employees to help evacuate them General Hospital. from the building. Ismail Aghdam, father of Nasim The shooter was found and ap- Aghdam, said his daughter went peared to have a “self-inflicted missing on Monday and did not gunshot wound,” said San Bruno DANCING IN DAYTONA SACRED HEART WEBSITB answer her phone for two days. Police Chief Ed Barberini. Dance Team goes to Daytona, FI OVER 180 STUDENTS WIL BE PARTICIPATING IN THIS YEAR’S ACADEMIC Mountain View police called Is- “This is not a typical shooting, for national competition. FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE ON APRIL 20. mail Aghdam on Tuesday morn- as women are far less likely to en- ing at around 2 a.m. saying she gage in this type of behavior than limits and legislative turnover, TWEETS OF THE WEEK BY EMILY HELLDORFER was found in a car sleeping. males,” said Mysogland. “The then how the turnover impacts Staff Reporter The police were warned by her motive appears clear in that she )§ @juliapencek the fiscal policy of state cigarette father that she may be heading was upset at the company for al- “If I was Khloe I would tell Tristan he taxation,” said Ketcham. Sacred Heart’s annual Aca towards YouTube Headquarters legedly, in her opinion, restricting can see the birth of his child on the “I think the event is the perfect demic Festival, held in April and because she “hated” the company, access to and possibly even cen- next season of KUWTK. ’’ opportunity for students to pres organized by the Committee for “The Police even interviewed soring her videos on the YouTube ent their undergraduate research @ebouchard_ Undergraduate Research, is the her before the attack as they found website.” in a more formal setting. Students “So glad I get spam emails from finale of all the activities regard her sleeping in a car,” said Sacred Nasir Aghdam’s opinion and have the chance to interact with eharmony like yes I know I'm single I ing undergraduate research at the Heart Social Work Professor Ken- mindset regarding the company their peers as well as professors,” don’t need an email to remind me.” university. neth Mysogland. “Yet she was not had a large impact on her actions, he said. “The Academic Festival This year’s Festival will be held arrested or placed into a psychi- Barberini said that there were @laurenn_kellyy4 is a step in the right direction for on April 20 fi'om 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. atric hospital and was not viewed two additional victims that were the university as a whole to be “Life after college looks like a black in the University Commons. as a danger to herself or others, found in the neighboring business hole of despair that I am not ready to more supportive of research.” There are over 180 students In retrospect, we wish more had property. Originally it was de- jump into in 29 days." Research from students of all participating in this year’s Festi- been done. But the reality is that dared that there were four people makin&itthe higgs^tun«Ha. the Colleges at Sacred Heart will in the momeht, people can present who were shot, but it was retract- be presenting original research at SWaliRrii® in the history of the event. themselves as stable and influence ed when the fourth victim was this event. Students participating Coffee with Imam Gazi Steven Michels, Assistant Pro a professional’s assessment.” revealed to have suffered only an 4-18 can submit their research to be Student Commons, 4 p.m. vost for Teaching and Learning, “It was a woman and she was ankle injury, judged in up to three categories. and chair of the Committee for firing her gun. And I just said, “Do we need stricter gun laws? Junior Melissa Weaver will be Dance Spring Finale Undergraduate Research, has ‘Shooter,’ and everybody started Yes,” said Mysogland. “We should 4-22 presenting information concern Edgerton Theater, 1 p.m. been working along with the com running,” said YouTube employee look harder at an individual’s ing the psychology of compli mittee to put the event together. Dianna Arnspiger. background, establish universal SENIORS: Cap and Gown ments. “We have new categories. The “I do question why no one con- ways to assess someone who de- 4-25 Distribution Begins (4/25- ‘Tt consists of two studies. old judging was all about method tacted YouTube to advise them of sires to purchase a weapon, and 4/26) The first was asking people to ology, so we had natural scienc her anger and that she was found ensure that that gun is account- SHU Bookstore name the best compliment they es and social sciences, and then in close proximity to the head- ed for and tracked. Stricter laws have ever received. My group FAKE NEWS Or Not? everybody else. Which I didn’t quarters,” said Mysogland. “This would result in fewer guns on the and I categorized them based on think was a very interesting way, is not to blame but to point out, streets, especially in the hands of Walmart Yodeling Boy is personality, skill, appearance, because it’s very difficult to com again, that we need to be vigilant those who should not have them.” possession, and others. We want the New 2018 pare research across disciplines,” in our efforts to protect ourselves “The issue is not the gun. The ed to see what people valued as said Michels. and others when we are concerned issue is the person with the gun,” Spring Concert important to them based on these “I thought it would be more about the actions of another per- said Mysogland. topics,” she said. After French Montana can interesting to involve categories son at a particular moment.” “The second study was con celed his show hours before of social justice, and we have a committee which will judge these ducting research on freshmen. We the doors to the William H. categories.” had them carry journals recording Pitt Center were opened, it There will be awards and prizes compliments. Then they would became obvious that Sacred given in seven categories. These fill out their “life satisfaction” by Heart University needed to categories include best writing, asking them questions in siuvey form. We wanted to find out if give the student body, and multidisciplinary research or especially the seniors, a “ii«i»«tion, most meartmgful giving compliments had any cor relation with life satisfaction.” make-up performance. After scholarly impact or potential, Since the start of the Aimual his 45 second Twitter clip of and campus choice. Additionally, Academic Festival, it has grown him singing Hank Williams’ there will be a Dean’s Prize for exponentially across the Colleges at Sacred Heart. “Lovesick Blues” in his local the best poster or paper fixjm each College and the Provost’s Prize, “When we started the Academ Walmart skyrocketed him selected fi-om the top College pre ic Festival there was less than 130 to fame. Mason Ramsey sentations. students participating, which is booked his next perfor The poster session will begin at less than 10 percent of the grad mance at Sacred Heart 1 p.m. with over 90 submissions. uating class,” said Michels. “I think everybody who graduates directly after Coachella. This session will be followed by paper panels for students present should present some kind of re Tickets can be purchased at ing digital slides or writtten work. search, so my ultimate goal is to www.yodelingboyatshu.com The presentation of awards will get over 1,000 students.” “The reason I think undergrad “Tweets of the Week” are taken from be held at 3 p.m. a public Jorum on Twitter. Tweets are Senior Thomas Ketcham will uate research is so important is opinions of the individual and do not be presenting a poster of his eco- because it’s all about students be ing able to make original contri represent the opinions of Sacred Heart nomic research titled, “State Leg- JOHN HEFTI/USATODAY.COM University or The Spectrum News- islative Term Limits Impact on butions to their discipline, which ON APRIL 3 NASIM NAJAFI AGHDAM ALLEGEDLY SHOT THREE PEOPLE AT THE paper. If you want to see your Tweet cigarette Taxation.” is really the ultimate goal of why YOUTUBE HEADQUARTERS IN SAN BRUNO, CA. in the newspaper, use the hashtag everyone comes to college or Sa #ShuSpectrutTi and you may be . ,. f ^ , featured! tionships between legislative term cred Heart,” Michels said. ■ * ■ -V m ,/-r. Cirr> o ^ rTnn . Q »- r^Tz-r A 2 I News The Sacred Heart Spectrum April i8, 2018 News Sacred Heart Introduces New Superintendent Program
BY ERIC CASSIDY Staff Reporter Sacred Heart University will introduce their new (093) state certification program for conflictions with their potentially full-time employment. educators seeking to become future superintendents of public schools across America. “The program’s goal is to ensure that every candidate acquires the knowledge and skills The program will begin in the fall of 2018, making Sacred Heart the only institution in the necessary to be a successful superintendent of schools upon completion,” said David G. state providing superintendents of schools (093) certification program. Title to the University. According to the Sacred Heart University website, this new addition will be placed In order to be accepted into the certification program, applicants must have a 092 under the Isabelle Farrington College of Education. Completing this course will earn the certification, meaning that they must hold a master’s degree as well as 18 course credits. students a sixth-year diploma at the end of their term. Candidates must also have an intermediate administrator position with at least two years “I think it is great. In our current climate we need to emphasize education in order to of experience and the support of their current Superintendent. continue to improve our communities, and that starts with strong leadership and strong “As great as it is that Sacred Heart keeps wanting to expand their programs, I feel that superintendents,” said senior Shawn Lee. they should focus more on strengthening the broad subjects and majors that already exist The program will be directed by Doctor of Education David G. Title, an assistant pro as opposed to spreading themselves too thin,” said junior Greg Argenio. fessor in the Education Leadership and Literacy Department. He will cover two courses “I think that this is a great opportunity for students who are aspiring to be future educa throughout the duration of the program as well as supervise the order of operations within tors here at Sacred Heart. This program will be able to give students exposure to some the department. The rest of the staff will be composed of highly reputable school superin thing that is significant to the education system,” said fi-eshman Tim Betz. tendents that will help guide and educate their future students through their coursework. “This will provide full-time working professionals with outstanding preparation for the superintendent role. We aim to build on the number of highly skilled leaders able to fill the increasing number of vacancies for school superintendents,” said David G. Title to the University. “The University has always done an excellent job with developing new programs that involve well-rounded and experienced professors. I’m happy to see that they are yet again starting up a new program that will better the future of our educational system,” said senior Chris Peterman. The certification program will include 15-18 students who will take part in five courses, each counting for three credits, as well as completing a final capstone. Of the five courses the students will be taking, one of them will be a yearlong internship. The internship will focus on placing the students in real-world scenarios to gain more exposure and practical experience. Candidates will be assigned to several school districts where they will work with current superintendents. “My sister has had a positive experience with the graduate program for elementary edu cation. Knowing her success, I can strongly say that the future candidates for this certifica tion program will experience wild success,” said senior Ryan Borchardt. The inaugural program will begin this coming August and run until May of 2019. Stu SACRED HEART ANNOUNCED THEIR NEW CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR EDUCATORS SEEKING dents who are accepted into the program will attend only Saturday classes to prevent time TO BE SUPERINTENDENTS. Game Design Program Ranked as One of the Best in the U.S.
BY SEAN KELLY Staff Reporter
Sacred Heart University was ranked 43rd by the Princeton Review as one of the best universities in the country for their undergraduate game design program and 20th for their graduate program. “One strength of our undergraduate program is that game designers get a computer sci ence degree, so that means that when our students go to work for studios the studio knows that they know how to code very well,” said Robert McCloud, Ed.D, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Sacred Heart University. “A lot of programs don’t require computer science education, so our program in essence is a more rigorous program than many others,” said McCloud “Another thing that sets Sacred Heart apart from many other universities is the motion capture lab, which allows students to create and animate their own 3D biped objects.” Undergraduates in Sacred Heart’s game design program follow a computer science cur riculum, learning how to digitally create and render 3D objects, generate all the art work involved in game design and how to develop a story. “I have always been aware of the game design program at Sacred Heart and it’s always blown me away. When I was a freshman I had the privilege of sitting in on Andrew Jack man’s senior project, which consisted of the game that he had recently designed in class,” said senior Patrick Mahoney. “As a long-time gamer, I found it was so interesting that a classmate of mine is making games just like the ones I’ve grown up playing. It’s really cool to go to an amazingly diverse school like Sacred Heart because you’re surrounded by students accelerating in so many fields,” said Mahoney. “Sacred Heart University as a whole has encompassed diversity to the fullest. Nothing makes me more excited than to see success in a program like game design that was so new when I first started here at SHU,” said 2016 graduate Thomas Villirano. The rankings have also attracted other students who are considering getting their masters in game design. “I think this should not only be celebrated as a success, but rather a unique opportunity,” said senior Phill Zeller. “All my life I have been passionate about the game industry and how video games in particular are becoming more than just an entertainment phenomenon. I for one am excited about what this industry holds in the future with more blockbuster titles coming out.” Working in the game design program is a tmique opportunity that allows creative minds to collaborate with one another. “Professor McCloud has been instrumental to the success of the game design program,” said Shanshan Wang, Assistant Professor of Communications and Media Arts at Sacred Heart. “We share the same vision in providing students with the most advanced technologies,” said Wang. “Our interdisciplinary collaboration combines game design and cinematic nar rative using the leading platform for virtual reality, providing students with new forms for creative expression as well as learning and practical opportunities.” , ^ ,•< <, e 4 -t . i- .^■ April i8, 2018 The Sacred Heart Spectrum Perspectives | 3 Perspectives Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? :SHE SAID.
EVE.. ANTHONY.. “Is a hot dog a sandwich?” This on. You can continue to call a hot dog “Is a hot dog a sandwich?” A classic bun. Sausages get thrown on buns all question has recently been put un a “hot dog.” This doesn’t mean the question, a classic debate, and I’m glad the time (street fairs, food vendors in der the spotlight by millennials and sandwich definition isn’t there; it just we’ve brought it up. ballparks, etc.) but not like a tradition Twitter-users alike who dare to break means you don’t have to bring it up When you go to a baseball game—^be al hotdog. Hot dogs enter a bun with the conventions upon which their lives every time you eat a hot dog. it little league, high school, the major swagger. They rest there like an elderly have been built. I, however, will from here on out leagues or any level really—^you’ll man who’s in good health and has many probably find a hot dog stand. accomplishments under his belt. So basically, it’s an important ques refer to hot dogs as sandwiches. This An American classic (inspired by And hot dogs just taste different than tion. And in my opinion, it’s an issue idea does - as I mentioned earlier - similar variations from Germany or any other sausage. Your average sau that Spectrum at this point cannot break the conventions with which Austria (it’s still debatable where the sage has that zesty, mixed-up impres ignore. we’ve become so comfortable. But it’s sausage originated) called the “frank sion on the palette, whereas the typical Before I give you my opinion on the the challenging topics like this that our furter,”) the hot dog is a symbol of hotdog comes with a slightly different answer to tltfertpiestion, let me begin world so desperately needs. pastimes, good energy, fnends sharing texture and a porkier taste. 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They might cost me about The Merriam-Webster dictionary de much larger topics and debates in our of its ranks at best. $12 dollars at a Mets game, but those fines “hot dog” as: “afrankfurter with :/ ^thodem society. . ‘ To get down to the business end of Pat LaFrieda burgers are just so good. a typically mild flavor that is heated By contesting the traditional idea of this topic, let’s explore the debate of it Even so, I appreciate a good hot dog and usually served in a long split roll.” hot dogs as not being sandwiches, we all. “Is a hot dog a sandwich?” To that, too; especially from places like Super And the Merriam-Websteif'dictio- are taking a progressive step towards I say no. Duper Weenie in Fairfield. The hot dogs nary defines “sandwich” as:“two or challenging everything we thought we For me, the cool thing about the hot at that place are immaculate. (I recom more slices of bread or a split roll knew. Today, it’s hot dogs. Tomorrow, dog is that it lives in a league of its mend some Cincinnati chili action for having a filling in between.” it’s gender roles and global warming. own. Hamburgers are definitely in the the best experience.) JBam, problem solved. A hot dog and - Askn^ ourselves “is a hot dog^ same class,,.but tfie pm-ksms diffrrmmliigii Lastly, since Tve^ak^d^ established a sandwich can both be a split roll with sandwich?” is not merely a time-wast styles; they don’t hang out at lunch. the hot dog as a non-sandwich. I’ll Although a similar concept with be share my favorite kinds of hot dogs—as contents inside. ing Internet meme. It is an eye-open ing on a set of buns and having condi far as combinations of condiments go. Although I feel that this is the end of ing conversation starter that our mod ment potential, burgers are closer to a My go-to is a hot dog with a thin strip the argument, I have an entire column em global society is begging to begin. traditional sandwich in my eyes. of ketchup and mustard. Chili dogs are left to fill up. So, I’ll further explain This question is a critical step in the I think the hot dog shouldn’t be con my second favorite, and the ones with myself right direction for becoming #woke. sidered a sandwich because it looks so those saucy red onions are a super close I fully believe that a hot dog is a If we don’t challenge our societal much different than every other sand third. sandwich. I understand that it’s not an norms and debate about whether or not wich out there. A single bun—one so In conclusion, hot dogs are not idea we’re comfortable with - and that we’re living our lives in the right way, thick—^with a tubular meat inside that sandwiches. They are hot dogs, they hot dogs and sandwiches are not simi then what’s the point to it all? What’s isn’t sliced thin? The appearance alone are great and I hope you don’t call them lar concepts at first thought for most. the point to living and being human is good enough grounds to not have to sandwiches. call a hot dog a sandwich. But it comes down to the definition. and attempting to spark change in our Another reason I give the hot dog the And based on the definition, a hot dog world? distinction of not being a sandwich and does indeed qualify as a sandwich. Change will not be enacted unless rather having its very own category is Now this doesn’t change anything we ask ourselves the uncomfortable, that I like individuality. I appreciate a for anyone who disagrees. Just be taboo questions that make us think. food item going out there every day and cause a hot dog is a sandwich (yes, And it all starts with one question: “is proving itself as a standout. I settled the debate), it doesn’t mean a hot dog a sandwich?” Yes, the hot dog is basically a sausage you have to refer to it as so fi-om now on a bun, but that’s the point: it’s on a
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BY MICHAEL NICHOUS ward to the freedom and increase in track now compared to four years • you entered unwanted Staff Reporter______free time after graduation. ago, including senior Derik Beckett. “What I’m really looking forward “From the beginning, I wanted This time of the year holds spe to is all that can be done remotely,” to do graduate school, but I feel without a word cial importance for undergraduate said Mahoney. “So really. I’m going like I’m well equipped to enter the ' 1 seniors or final trimester graduate to be traveling while preparing for business world with my dual majors quietly and sneakily students. For these students, it’s medical school for the next year, in finance and business economics,” 1 nearly the end of their college and so I’m pretty excited.” said Beckett. “I have had some job ' f.' careers. Another student, recent alum offers, both of which I turned down sinking through 1 These students are gearing up for nus Tyler Beauchesne-Headley, in anticipation of a pending offer.” a major transition. It is a culmina expressed a desire to stay close to Graduate students brought other •i tion in which each student needs Sacred Heart University. insights into the discussion. the lush green ^oss- to take everything learned over the “I’ve always been sure of illus “Now that I’m done. I’m 100 per last few years and assess how to trating and designing - I’ve been cent focused on getting a position your sleeping prey s amenity use it to reach his or her next and doing it since I was very young, as a cybersecurity analyst, no fur 4 greatest ambition. This time in a and it’s what I studied here,” said ther school,” said graduate student Iwoke . ■ S student’s life is a crossroads in this Beauchesne-Headley. “So obvious Ashwin Chelladurai. “I think all ■' ' '• X 4, sense. ly, [those are] the kind of jobs I’m graduate students are probably that “Even though graduation is a bit looking for.” committed to getting some particu Hs roughs scary, and getting everything in “While there’s plenty of oppor lar specialized job, unless they are order beforehand is hectic, that’s tunities in Boston near where I’m looliig to get a PhD.” true of any change of scenery,” said from and in New York City, I would “Unlike for undergraduate stu ixreasingly tightening i senior Patrick Mahoney. “All in all. prefer something that allows me to dents, I don’t see that I can continue I’m pretty excited for the next step stay near the university for the time .to develop my knowledge without suffocating my heart ■ 1 in my life. I’m going to graduate being,” said Beauchesne-Head actually working anymore,” said with a biology degree on the pre-os- ley. “I also gave grad school some Chelladurai. “I mean, that’s what teopathic track, so in the next year thought but I’m not going right undergraduate students go to grad 'OS his eyes fei dark . I’m going to be studying for the away.” school for, including me, and I’m MCAT and applying to osteopathic There were also seniors who have about to finish.” and camouflaged schools.” quite a different outlook on their Some students are looking for 1 con stii feel you ' -1 wrap your body around me
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PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Shocking, I know. I was a scared little I even got to choreograph two dances, an many life lessons and really found myself ANTHONY SANTINO freshman who didn’t really know many opportimity I never thought I would have, as a person. 2018 other people coming to the school. or one that I would even take. Thanks As the Red’s countdown winds down and ASST. PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Luckily I was added to a group chat of to the dance squad, they made me feel my time as an undergrad comes to an end, EVE PAPA incoming students, and when we finally got confident enough to be creative in a way I will appreciate these last few weeks and 2020 to school we all decided to hang out. From I never thought I would. “Bite” and “Line make the most of them. See you on May FEATURES EDITOR then on I began to come out of my shell of Sight” are two pieces I will always be 13th with this editorial proudly on my cap. CHRISTINA DIMAURO and be more confident. proud of. 2018
ASST. FEATURES EDITOR DANTE CABRAL 2019 All Good Things Must Come to an End ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR JORDAN NORKUS 2018 CHRISTINA DIMAURO ASST. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR MELIHAGUTIC FEATURES EDITOR 2018 SPORTS EDITOR The saying that “all good things must But that first year ended up changing Sacred Heart gave me the opportunity to HEATHER KELLER come to an end” has never meant so much who I was as an individual. I became more meet some amazing individuals, like the 2018 to me as it has over the past few days. independent and outgoing. It also ended friends who can make me laugh until I cry ASST. SPORTS EDITORS It seems like it was just yesterday when up being the year I was also introduced to and the Spectrum staff that I have spent KENDALL GREGORY 2018 I sat down with my parents to send in my some of the most important people I would the last two years with who can make the RYAN TOUHEY deposit to be a part of the Class of 2018. meet in my college career. most awfijl Mondays into some of the 2019 As of this moment, graduation is less than But now I’ve definitely done a lot of best. PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR a month away. growing up. I’m more confident and I Also, thank you to the professors who MISSY O’ROURKE I’m not even sure how this happened. know what I want for myself—^well, kind have taught me and given me more knowl 2018 Wasn’t I just a freshman? I thought I had of edge than I had when I was 18.1 will be ASST. PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS all this time four years ago, but little did I As the end of the semester begins to get forever grateful to all of these people and TESSA KIELBASA realize how quickly it would go. closer and I continue to apply for jobs, I everything I have done in the past four GRAHAM O’DWYER ANTHONY DELVECCHIO Four years ago I was unsure of where realize how quickly graduation came. years. 2019 my life was headed, and I was a shy I remember experiencing everything at So yes, the best part of my life so far is 18-year-old who came into college un Sacred Heart for the very first time and quickly coming to an end, and I’m not sure ASST. ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR EVAN DENNY decided about my future and unclear of now, in just a few weeks I will be doing where I’m headed, but I’m surely going 2019 where I wanted my life to go. everything for the very last time. to miss this place I’ve called home for the PUBLIC REUTIONS MANAGER Lately, when I drive home from class I’ve already experienced a lot of “last past four years. FAYE KENAJIAN and go past Roncalli, I am hit with mem times” here on campus, but as the count On May 13th, I will be saying goodbye 2018 ories from freshman year. Sometimes it down clock in Red’s gets shorter I realize to one of the most important chapters of ASST. PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER feels like freshman year was a decade ago everything that I have done and how my entire life and begin my journey into ERIC TODISCO and other times it feels like it was last appreciative I am for all SHU has done for the next one. 2018 week. me. WEB MANAGER BRYAN KELLEHER 2019 The Spectrum Editorial Board 2018-2019 CIRCULATION MANAGER Editor in Chief Managing Editor DANTE CABRAL Managing Editor (Editorial) 2019 Evan Denny Victoria Mescall Brendan Capuano (Multimedia and Advertising) Brvan Kelleher ASST. CIRCULATION MANAGER Graham O’Dwyer ROBERTO ROJAS Neil Grasso (Asst.) Arts and Entertainment Editors Photo Editors 2019 Stephanie Pettaway Tessa Kielbasa GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITORS Features Editors Anthony DelVecchio Justin Lowe (Asst.) Roberto Rojas GABE MARTINEZ Bryana Cielo 2018 Kristin Burnell (Asst.) Ariana Colasuonno Christian Rodriguez Stephanie Doheny (Asst.) TIM LOEHNER (Asst.) John Kaywood 2018 Ryan Sanudo EMILY GENTILE Abigail Frisoli (Asst.) 2018 Sports Editors Ryan fouhey Dominic Caporale Circulation Manager ADVERTISING MANAGER Melanie DaSilva Carolyn Lisboa (Asst.) FAYE KENAJIAN Sara Terpak Carolyn Lisboa 2018 Dan Gardella (Asst.) SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER ERIC TODISCO Perspectives Editors . Public Relations/ Social Networking Managers I 2018 Eve Papa Kaylin Huey j FACULTY ADVISOR Gina D’Amico Keely McCarthy PROF. JOANNE KABAK 1 ^ Angelina DiNota (Asst.)
- • 6 I Features The Sacred Heart Spectrum April i8, 2018 Features Tell Us Your Story: Christina Magliocco
BYLEAHZINSKY Staff Reporter
apply. “I was shocked that I was only up against myself fix)m the Sacred Heart community, because we got multiple emails to get us to apply,” said Magliocco. The application was offered to any female finance major that is a freshman or sophomore at Sacred Heart. Sheila Tills, associate director of career development and placement within the Jack Welch College of Business, encouraged Magliocco to apply for the position. With a little convincing, Magliocco realized how beneficial the position could be to her. The Summer Intensive Program includes training in eth ics from the CFA Institute, Bloomberg Terminal, presenta tion skills, and interview preparation. The curriculum also includes site visits with select management firms. During Magliocco’s senior year of high school, she realized that she wanted to go into the business field. Her cousins worked in the finance field and shared their love of finance with her, which inspired Magliocco to want to be just like them, and that is how her interest in finance began. Being a member of Sacred Heart’s finance business economy club, as well as the student managed investment fund, impacted Magliocco. Magliocco’s major is finance, along with a double minor in math and business analytics. The application process included many questionnaires about courses of study and exposure to finance, as well as two letters of recommendation, two essays, and a video EVAN DENNY/SPECTRUM introduction. SOPHOMORE CHRISTINA MAGLIOCCO WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE GIRLS WHO INVEST ONLINE PROGRAM. Upon completion of the courses, Magliocco will receive a ‘resume-worthy’ certificate from the Wharton School of Do you ever wonder what it’s like to take classes at a the standard for professional excellence. Business, and access to the Girls Who Invest business’s job different school other than Sacred Heart? The 2018 Online Learners program has partnerships boards with their partner firms. Sophomore Christina Magliocco from Bethany Conn, through ‘Coursera,’ one of the largest online platforms for “I hope that taking the courses will not only give me will be getting that experience this summer, as she was higher education, and CFA institute investment program. exposure to finance classes, but also give me a head start accepted and will be participating in the Girls Who Invest One of the many benefits to this program is gaining free in what to expect when I take my finance cleisses at Sacred Online Program. access to finance courses through University of Pennsyl Heart next fall,” said Magliocco. “I’m really excited to start the program because it will vania Wharton’s Business and Financial program. The The program also offers an in-person program where set me apart from the other applicants seeking a career courses feature some of the world’s best in finance, man they are housed at a select college and obtain a paid intern within the competitive field that is financial services,” said agement, and leadership. ship while learning. Magliocco. A review from a woman who already completed the Magliocco will be busy this summer as she completes The program runs for a year from June 1, 2018 - June course says the online environment is engaging, and al this program. She will also be interning at Bamum Finan 1,2019. The program provides modeling skills which are ways an ongoing community. cial Group as their Sophomore intern, working with the required for any skill or career in asset management. There are 17 courses offered overall online, but Ma financial advising branch. The Girls Who Invest website states that they offer col gliocco will take six within the first year. For more about the program visit http://www.girlswho- lege students the opportunity to participate in a self-study She found out about the application process though an invest.org/students. certificate program in partnership with the CFA Institute, email during fall semester and was the only one out of the the global association of investment professionals that sets entire Sacred Heart community to take the initiative to April i8, 2018 The Sacred Heart Spectrum Features | 7
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BYKAYLIN HUEY Staff Reporter
Do you wait in Dunkin’ Donut’s long drive thru line every morning for your morning fix? Does your regular order consist of a bagel and coffee? If so, you might be in need of change. Have no fear, as Dunkin Donuts has just come out with their new snack menu. Dunkin’ Donuts is testing out their new snack items at select locations. The snacks include donut fries, Munchkin dippers, waffle-breaded chicken tenders, pretzel bites, ham- and-cheese roll-ups, cookies, and gluten-fr^e brownies, all at a price of $2. Dunkin’ is awaiting the response of their newly released snacks to see if they will make a run with it. If the snack menu is a success, then these snacks may be at a Dunkin near you soon. This addition of snack foods to their mostly breakfast food menu, makes Dunkin a perfect stop for a mid-day pick me up. “The brownies and cookies sound really good. I’m not sure if I would actually try their fries and chicken options, but I definitely would try them all just to say I tried them,” said junior Samantha Ronan. With Dunkin’ offering more snack foods and gluten-free options, they are bringing more to a wider range of customers. “Having a gluten-free option on the menu would only benefit individuals who are glu- ten-fr^e. Considering a vast majority of people are gluten-free, if they offer stuff for them, they are only benefitting themselves by gaining new customers,” said Ronan. According to Dunkin’s website, they serve over 3 million customers a day. These cus tomers all have different tastes but they share the same need for fast service and low price items. These new snacks fulfill customers needs of receiving instant gratification. “I think it has potential. I feel like the cookies and brownies would be a hit,” said Ronan. There are around 8,500 Dunkin’ Donuts across the country, with a total of 11,300 in the world. These new snacks are only available in select locations, so customers must travel to try these new tasty snacks. The Trumbull and Bridgeport Dunkin’ Donuts do not have these new snacks on their menu. “I think these snacks are great! It makes people want to find these locations and want more Dunkin’! I would love to try these snacks if I could ever find them. It will be a great DUNKIN’ DONUTS IS INTRODUCING A NUMBER OF NEW MENU ITEMS INCLUDING DONUT FRIES. success once people start to learn about them,” said junior Jack Sullivan. tions along side of their coffees,” said junior Natalie Calianese. Dunkin’ Donuts is such a huge part of many American’s lives, as their slogan is literally Restaurants like Granola Bar are flooded with customers who are looking for fresh and “American runs on Dunkin’.” Dunkin’ states that, “We strive to keep you at your best, and healthy breakfast options. A popular item off their menu is avocado toast The avocado we remain loyal to you, your tastes and your time. That’s what America runs on.” toast is a huge seller and is a healthier option for customers at Dunkin’. But does that bagel or donut fries really keep you at your best? “The snacks sound delicious, however I think that there are other healthier routes that The calorie count for five donut fries is 240, the gluten-free brownies are 350 calories, Dunkin’ Donuts could be taking,” said Calianese. and the waffle breaded chicken fingers of two fingers comes to 290 calories. Are these Time will tell the success of these new snack items at Dunkin’ Donuts. To find a loca snacks really what customers want? 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Popular musical artists enjoying this song. [who] targets millennial like Drake, Cardi B and The “I do not really listen to style rap, and for that she is Weeknd have all surprised Drake that much, but once I being put on top for staying their fans with new music heard this song on the radio current and keeping up with that is making its way to the I cannot stop listening to the trends,” said Gunn. top of the charts. this song,” said junior RJ Not only are Cardi B While he was in Toronto Edwards. “The beat is so and Drake keeping up with finishing the recording of catchy. I cannot take this trends and hitting the top his upcoming album, Cana song off repeat.” charts, but so is Canadian dian rapper Drake released On the same day that singer. The Weeknd. a new single on April 6 Drake released “Nice for The Weeknd released called “Nice for What,” What,” rapper Cardi B, “My Dear Melancholy” on which is currently number released her debut studio March 30, which was his two on the Top Hits list on album, “Invasion of Priva first extended play (EP). iTunes. “Nice for What” cy.” Her album debuted as The EP includes six songs was released after his other No. 1 on the US Billboard on the track list: “Call Out MEANGIRLSONBROADWAYCOM latest single “God’s Plan,” 200 albums chart and No. 1 My Name,” “Try Me,” A MUSICAL ADAPTION OF “MEAN GIRLS” MADE ITS BROADWAY DEBUT ON APRIL 8 AT THE AUGUST WILSON THEATRE. which is still number one on on the Top Album chart on “Wasted Times,” “I Was the Billboard Top 100 list. iTunes. Never There,” “Hurt You” “I think Drake’s new song The album includes four and “Privilege.” “Mean Girls” on Broadway? brings back old school rap, of her latest singles, “Bodak After selling 169,000 but keeps up with today’s Yellow,” “Bartier Cardi,” album-equivalent units, generation by his modem “Be Careful” and “Drip,” the album hit No. 1 on the That’s So Fetch! flare of rhymes,” said senior and features guest appear Billboard 200. Hailee Gunn. ances by Migos, Chance “‘Call Out My Name” is Many fans and listeners the Rapper, Kehlani, SZA, my favorite song on his EP. BY JULIA LEONARD think “Nice for What” is 21 Savage, J Balvin, Bad The song is extremely emo Staff Reporter an empowering, female Bunny and YG. tional. It’s about his break anthem. “After ‘Bodak Yellow’ up with Selena Gomez,” The musical adaptation mela Badolato said. $129 million dollars. The music video was swept the nation as a break said senior Virmy Favorito. of the film “Mean Girls” The musical’s first per It has become a part of released the same day as out single, I, like many “Even in one part of the is here and is taking cen formance was in 2017, social culture today, es the single was released, and others, were doubtful that song he says ‘I almost cut ter stage. but made its Broadway pecially with millennials. stars a variety of female Cardi B would be able to a piece of myself for your With comedian Tina debut on April 8. It stars “I think it’ll do really celebrities: Olivia Wilde, top it,” said junior Cathleen life, guess I was just another Fey creating the screen Erika Henningsen as well. My expectations Misty Copeland, Issa Rae, Stanley. “‘Invasion of Priva pit stop till you made up play and starring in Cady, Taylor Louderman are set really high for the Rashida Jones, Jourdan cy’ is one of the best debut your mind.’ He was saying the film, “Mean Girls” as Regina, Ashley Park musical,” said Gilbert. Dunn, Tracee Ellis Ross, albums of our generation. he almost gave her his debuted in 2004. Fey as Gretchen, and Kate “I think it’ll be like the Tiffany Haddish, Yara Sha- With her new album, Cardi liver.” hidi, Zoe Saldana, Elizabeth has cemented her place in The Weeknd’s EP had also came back to write Rockwell as Karen. movie but there’ll proba and Victoria Lejonhjarta, today’s hit music and she is a darker style because a the script for the play as “I would like to see bly be slight differences Letitia Wright, Bria Vinaite, not going anywhere.” majority of the album was well. it, I think it’s really cool since it’s a musical but Emma Roberts, Syd and The day after Cardi B re about past failed relation Cady Heron finds her that it’s being made into I’m sure it’ll be amaz Michelle Rodriguez. All leased her debut album, she ships with Gomez and Bella self in a new jungle when a play and I think a lot of ing.” of them were filmed doing also starred on “Saturday Hadid. she moves from Africa to young women who grew Some hope that their various activities, such as Night Live” and aimounced Drake, Cardi B and The Illinois and begins a life up watching the movie, favorite scenes from the swimming, dancing, model that she is pregnant. While Weeknd are just a few of the as an average girl in high like me, will absolutely movie will appear on ing and riding horses, while she was performing “Be many artists who have been school. She gets involved love it,” said senior Tori stage as well. Drake rapped his verses in Careful,” she was wearing a releasing new music to their with the Plastics, or the Gilbert. “My favorite scene is the background. tight dress that showed off fans, and are all fighting Even people who are not her baby bump. for a spot at the top of the “cool” girls in school. “I actually want to see when they hand out the fans of Drake are really “Cardi B is an artist charts. Regina George is the Mean Girls’ on Broad candy canes and Gretch queen of the Plastics with way because it is one en Wieners gets none,” her sidekicks Gretch- of my favorite movies,” said Gilbert. en Wieners and Karen said senior Jen Gilmartin. “Mean Girls” on Smith. Cady loses her Some students want to Broadway has been get true self during her time see the Broadway musi ting quite the talk from with the Plastics but finds cal but their expectations fans of the movie. The herself again. for it are mixed. The musical is up to date with Now that the movie play is different from things such as social me has been made into a the movie because it is dia, something the movie musical there is a switch a musical. Adding songs did not have at the time from on screen to real and dance performances of its release. life. Many of the jokes will tell the story in a “My all-time favor and lines are incorporat different way. ite scene has to be the ed into the play. “I do not have the talent show when they Students have ex highest expectations for qll sing Jingle Bell Rock. pressed their interest in it, but I think it will be It’s iconic and I hope it seeing the movie come pretty good. Though, is in the musical,” said to life. I don’t think it will be Gilmartin. “I would totally go like the movie if they are The show plays at see the play. I think they adding in music,” Badol August Wilson Theatre in should have kept it as a ato said. New York City and ticket movie but it’ll be funny When it premiered in prices start at $79.50. CARDI B REVLEAED HER NEW DEBUT ALBUM “INVASION OF PRIVACY.” SHE WAS ONE OF MANY to watch,” freshman Car- 2004, the film grossed MUSICIANS WHO HAVE RELEASED NEW MUSIC IN APRIL.
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The house lights dim, the spotlights come on, and Dominican and I grew up with her family, and I was Often times. I’ve heard it said amongst students in front of you is a beautiful set. You can almost feel basically living at their house, being immersed in that Sacred Heart is their home—^that it is part of their the warm sunlight boimcing off of the storefronts. the culture. Her parents actually lived in Washington family. For those of you who saw the show, I hope The band starts to play “In the Heights” and you Heights for a really long time, so I have a personal you can still hear that final note ringing in your ears, are transported to the ever-vibrant Washington cormection to this show. It makes me very happy because I know it hasn’t left mine... “We’re Home.” Heights. where I can create my family through seeing this,” From April 12 to April 15, Sacred Heart Universi said Jablonski. “Tn the Heights’ being my last show ty’s Theatre Arts Program put on Lin-Manuel Miran is very interesting because it’s going to hit me all da’s, “In the Heights.” Making its Broadway debut during the last performance when I’m watching and. in 2008, the show has since won three Tony Awards, seeing all the colors and the story they’re telling.” including Best Musical, and has gone on a National Members of the creative team decided that “In the tour. Heights” would be a great opportunity to raise money “In the Heights” tells the story of the Hispan for Puerto Rico hurricane relief, in response to the ic-American neighborhood of Washington Heights in devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, and join New York City. It takes place over the span of three Miranda in his support of Puerto Rico through United days, mainly following the lives of Usnavi, Abuela Nations Industrial Development Organization’s Claudia, Vanessa, Nina Rosario and Benny. These (UNIDOS) Disaster Relief and Recovery Program. characters and their families are all intertwined, mak The Theatre Arts Program named the Puerto Rico ing for a musical story that really hits home. Relief Fundraiser “Taking Love to New Heights,” The show opened with a huge number that intro and set their goal to $10,000. duces everyone in the show. The lighting design com “We were having a production meeting and the cre bined with the set design was absolutely amazing. It ative team, as a whole, thought it would be a missed really felt like you were on the street comer with the opportunity if we didn’t do something to help Puerto rest of the cast. Rico because there are still over one million people “[The cast is] extremely talented, the crew that we without power,” said Co-Producer of the production, have is phenomenal,” said Assistant Director of the sophomore Justin Weigel. “Lin-Manuel Miranda, production, sophomore Hannah Jones. “Everyone just who wrote the show, has a big Puerto Rico fundraiser, works like a family and like a community to get this a big relief effort, and we figured why not help? It’ll done.” tie in perfectly with the show. We’re so close to meet And as she said, their hard work really did pay off. ing our goal and just so happy we get to help.” You could tell the audience was mesmerized by . After the closing performance, it was annoimced what was going on. The actors and actresses had at the program’s potluck dinner celebration that after such amazing voices. The dancers were phenomenal. combining a portion of the ticket sales with the dona You could almost feel their movements in your soul. tions that were raised via social media and fundrais Everyone’s performances were very moving. ers on campus, the Theatre Arts Program significantly “I thought it was fun and vibrant. It was a different exceeded their goal of $10,000. kind of show,” said senior Hayley Lopreto. “I liked - At the end of the day, this show has a simple mes how it explored different cultures. I thought that all sage: always remember your home, where you come of the roles, the people who played them, were cast from and who your family is. In this show, family perfectly. They made the show even better.” doesn’t just mean a person’s mom, dad, brothers and Another aspect of the show that made it a stand-out sisters, it’s a person’s community, and the people who production were the exceptional costumes. They were supported them and helped to raise them. That mes so colorful and full of life. The clothes themselves to sage definitely came through during the finale. It was tally embodied the story and the messages the actors so moving and embodied what the show is all about. were trying to send; which, evidently, was the goal With a standing ovation, the show came to an end STEPHAN IE DOHENY/ SPECTRUM for the Costume Designer, senior Nicole Jablonski. and it will surely be an experience both the Theatre SACRED HEART’S THEATRE ARTS PROGRAM PUT ON “IN THE “It’s very interesting because this was something Arts Program, as well as the rest of the Sacred Heart HEIGHTS.” THE PROGRAM’S CREATIVE TEAM USED THE SHOW that is very close to home for me. My best friend is community, will never forget. TO RAISE MONEY FOR PUERTO RICAN RELIEF EFFORTS. SHU SLAM: Urban Arts Showcase
BY JUSTIN LOWE Staff Reporter
E” On Thursday, April 19 in the University Commons State University were also invited to perform at the event. Auditorium, Sacred Heart University’s Dance Program will Most of the Dance Program’s performances are locat be presenting their latest event, SHU SLAM: Urban Arts ed in the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts. SHU Showc^e. SLAM is set in the University Commons Auditorium so According to the Edgerton Center for the Performing that the dancers and other performers can interact with Arts’ website, the SHU SLAM event was created to honor audience members. There may also even be a chance that and enhance the diversity experience within the Dance Pro the emcee will call up people for a dance battle. gram, as well as to foster a sense of community with other Those who put the event together want to make a fun, Sacred Heart student artists, musicians, poets and more. comfortable environment where everyone can not only “[We] wanted to create an atmospheric event where come together and celebrate the urban arts, but also learn people can showcase their talents,” said Director of Dance about different cultures and ethnicities. Kari; Williams. “But not like a talent show.” When the event is over, there will be an after party for SHU SLAM is a showcase of a variety of methods and dancers, performers and audience members to mingle and styles of dance. keep the celebration going. Some of the music styles include affobeats, which is a Tickets for SHU SLAM are $10 for general admission, combination of West African musical styles and American which includes the after party. The event is free for Sacred funk and jazz influences, soca music, which originated Heart students, with a $5 admission fee for the after party. from the kaiso and calypso styles, reggae, and many more. “It’s raw, unfiltered, real deal fun” said Co-Coordinator The event will not only feature various dance styles by of SHU SLAM, senior Shantel Morris. “You should have different groups in Dance Program, but also singers, rap an open mind because there’s going to be so many different JUSTIN LOWE/SPECTRUM THE SACRED HEART DANCE PROGRAM UTEST PROGRAM, SHU pers and spoken word artists. Performers from Bridgeport things being thrown at you.” SLAM; AN URBAN ARTS SHOWCASE, IS ON APRIL 19. University, Fairfield University and Southern Connecticut ■ > 3.'-> - 10 I Sports The Sacred Heart Spectrum April i8,2018
Sports -ft Dance Team X-Men Rugby Does Community Service During Competes at Nationals Spring Slate in Daytona BYJOHNKAYWOOD Staff Reporter
The Sacred Heart Uni finals but we had strong Gavilan. “We have had versity dance team partici confidence going into multiple concussions, pated in the 2018 National Challenge Cup,” said se shoulder injuries, hip inju Cheer Association (NCA) nior captain Monique Cote. ries, and the list goes on.” & National Dance Asso “As captains, it is our job The team did not travel ciation (ND A) Collegiate to lead the team in the right with a trainer to Daytona Cheer and Dance Cham direction, no matter what for the competition, so pionship in Daytona, Fla. the situation is.” most of the recovery and The event took place from The Pioneers edged out pre-routine preparation was April 5-7, and the team Northeast Conference rival done in-house. finished eighth. Bryant University 8.562- Along with the injuries The eighth-place finish 8.560, in the Challenge mid.lackyof a training staff, in the finals came after a Cup. The routine was filled finding Jibe time to rest and performance in the sudden with passion and ignited re-energize ip Daytona was elimination Challenge Cup. the crowd. It also did not tough to coihe by as well. This was the third time in a go uimoticed by the judges. “We start each day with row that the Pioneers won “Overall the routine is hair and makeup around the Challenge Cup to get fim and energetic, and as 5:30, and its nonstop from into the finals. the judges mentioned in there between practice time Coach Deirdre saying, ‘you can tell that and our performances,” Eller-Hennessey, who is you love this dance,’ we said Cote. “We don’t have in her 19th year at Sacred were happy to see that our much (time), but that hour Heart, began the tradition message and love for this or so that we have for some of participating in Day dance was portrayed to days is the only time we tona based competition. the audience,” said senior really have to rest physi Eller-Hennessey had full captain Marina Muscarella. cally and mentally.” confidence in her group to The song that led them The Pioneers had other get the job done. to atrophy was “Tribe” achievements during the “My three captains were by Kim Viera, a tune from week in addition to their just unbelievable, from the movie “Pitch Perfect overall placing in the THE X-MEN RUGBY TEAM PERFORMED COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH THE HORIZONS PROGRAM. the start of preseason to Three”. finals. football then to basketball The Pioneers had to “Coming home with BY CHRISTOPHER WALSH and all the way through shoot for perfection on two trophies along with Staff Reporter the competition,” said the main stage called the fourth place in the hip-hop Eller-Hennessey. “They Bandshell, which is an category, we knew all the The Sacred Heart X-Men by head coach Ray Peterson. Many of the top rugby were supportive, encourag outdoor venue that holds a hard work paid off,” said rugby team has spent some Giving back to the commu teams from the east coast ing and just had the focus crowd of 7,000. Muscarella. of their time doing commu nity by helping children has gather at the Beast of the of a team mentality^” - Due to some setbacks Many of the Pioneers’ nity service by volimteering taught the team that there is .East The leadership by the and difficult circurnstanc* supporters travelled to with the Horizons Program. more to life than they may “Beast of the East is three captains and rest of es, the Pioneers were Daytona and helped fill They’ve been assisting realize. important for all teams the veteran leaders played challenged right up until • the stands during competi elementary school children “Community service to across the east coast. Every a pivotal role. The team National Championship tions and provide support who are learning how to me is important because to team comes here to play in traveled with 26 dancers to week in Daytona. throughout the week. read. get involved in that stuff this tournament. The team Daytona, 13 of whom had “Our biggest obstacle “We have almost 80 peo According to the Hori opens your eyes to different goal is to win it every single never participated in the as a team this year was ple traveling down with us, zons Program at Sacred communities and different year, it’s what we want to event. The stress and anx definitely the amount of im be it parents, armts, uncles, Heart website, the program things that are going on that do every single year, ‘Win iety of the Challenge Cup juries we had to deal with cousins, siblings, grand is a non-profit academic you might not be aware of at Beast, win Beast.’ That’s and overall tournament throughout the season. We parents,” said Eller-Hen improvement organization that time,” said sophomore what coach tells us before itself can be a bit daunting had very few full-team nessey. “It’s become a that’s dedicated to helping Jack Coimelly. we even start practice in the for the newcomers. practices, making practices second family for a lot of low-income Bridgeport Along with volunteering, spring,” said Coimelly. “It was difficult not much more difficult,” said people. students. the team also hosted their The X-Men competed going straight through to senior captain Marissa “The Horizons Program Ruggerfest fundraiser in the against Fairfield University was a tremendous oppor University Commons (UC) but ultimately lost. tunity and I feel like I got auditorium on March 24. As the team continues more out of it than the kids,” There, they had different to develop, they hope to said junior John Flanigan. types of beer for everyone continue to prove and show Flanigan said that his big in attendance to sample and that they are one of the best gest takeaway from working many different raffle prizes. rugby teams not only on the with the Horizons Program All of the proceeds helped east coast, but in the entire was the team’s ability to the team raise money for country, as they continue to work together on something dues and planning a trip to add more players. other than rugby. Ireland in the spring. “Right now as a team, we “Waking up every Sat “The Ruggerfest was a are trying to prepare them urday was a bit tough, but success, we raised a little (new players) and ourselves leaving there knowing that I over $10,000, and it goes as much as possible so that made a difference on at least to both the players for dues when the fall comes, we are one kid’s life and seeing the and for the needs of the ready to compete in our new kids progress each week team, travel expenses and conference,” said Flanigan. made it all worth it,” said uniforms,” said Peterson. The team will play at Yale Flanigan. “One thing about On Saturday, April 14, University on Wednesday, this team is that we’re more the team played in their first April 18. After that, they’ll than just a team, we’re a and only tournament of the take on the University of OSHUDANCETEAM band of brothers.” spring season. They compet Coimecticut (UCONN) and THE SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY DANCE TEAM COMPETED IN THE 2018 NATIONAL CHEER ASSO Volunteering is important ed at the Beast of the East the United States Coast CIATION AND NATIONAL DANCE ASSOCIATION COLLEGIATE CHEER AND DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP to the team and it’s a belief Tournament in Portsmouth, Guard Academy (USGCA), IN DAYTONA, FL. THEY FINISHED IN EIGHTH PUCE. that’s instilled in the team R.I. on Sunday, April 22. ■jipipf (n------■ O '"V r'-. O V. Di-Wr^rrP i (r» r 111 Sports The Sacred Heart Spectrum April i8, 2018
Men’s Volleyball Wraps Up Season
BY DOMINIC CAPORALE Staff Reporter the court. “Life is about balance and I think that’s what we do well,” said Ayzenberg. “We all put out good GPA’s and at the same time we were good on the court and in the weight room.” For the seniors especially, volleyball at Sacred Heart helped them in great ways. “It’s a great responsibility being a student athlete. There’s a certain standard you must perform at. You have to learn balance. It made me ready for the real world,” said Costigan. With some games not being played this year, it hurt the Pioneers. “We need those extra matches that were lost. If we had those, it would make a difference,” said Walker. With the season over, the Pioneers are saying a definite goodbye to three seniors and are welcoming six new mem bers to the team for the class of2022. With two seniors continuing their academic careers at Sacred Heart, they SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS look to take their fifth year and keep playing. MEN’S VOLLEYBALL FINISHED THEIR LAST REGULAR REASON GAME IN THE EASTERN INTERCOLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIA TION. PICTURED; SOPHOMORE ROB CHATTERTON. In the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), you are allowed four years of eligibility. With two of the The Sacred Heart men’s volleyball team finished up their The men wore green shoelaces during their game to show seniors possibly returning, that means that they “redshirt- last regular season games in the EIVA (Eastern Intercolle support for mental health awareness. ed” a year. Redshirted means you just take a year off from giate Volleyball Association). The men’s volleyball team had a record of 5-14, going competition to improve your skills or recover from an The team finished their home portion of their season on into their last weekend of competition. On April 13 and 14, injury. April 7, against Princeton. For five players, it was a special the Pioneers played the University of Charleston in back to Walker is looking forward to next year, but he is also night, as it was “Senior Night.” back matches in Virginia. upset that the seniors are leaving. ~ “It was really well run and it highlighted everything “They (Charleston) have had some good wins this “Next year we’re going to have a good base to move we worked for. Also, it was really emotional. Not tears of season, we have to go out there and play our best We jast forward. We need to ft>cu»«n getting more non-conference sadness, just happy tears,” said senior Josh Ayzenberg. have to worry about our side of the net,” said head coach wins, they are very important,” said Walker. ,, „The night fell a little short for the Pioneers as they lost Gregory Walker. “But they are a beatable team right now, The men reminisced on their times at Sacred Heart the match 3-1. we are able to do it.” before the final games. “It was a fun night no matter what happened,” said fifth The Pioneers won the first game 3-0 and lost 3-2 in the “It was a great time, and I’m going to miss it. It was a year senior Rob Costigan. “It’s great that I spent my career second game. sacrifice at times, but I’m happy with what happened while here.” For the team, this season was more than just about vol I was here,” said Costigan. In addition to the game, the team also played for a cause. leyball. The men focused just as much off the court, as on
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