Chess club teaches ‘A game of minds’
The challenging and mentally strenuous game of chess is played and practiced worldwide. Although it was invented in the sixth century, it took until three years ago for the game to make its way to Fairfield...
Professor Profile: Dr. Jacqueline Vernarelli
Determined to make an impact on her students’ lives, Dr. Jacqueline Vernarelli is more than just a new assistant professor in the biology department. She has dedicated her life to science, specifically...
Career Planning focuses on Sophomore Success
Sophomore Sarah Dubissette attended a workshop as part of the Career Planning Center’s initiative, Sophomore Success, which aims to outfit second-year students with the professional skills necessary in the...
Mark Noonan shares insight in inventing
While most would classify Mark Noonan as an inventor, the man responsible for popular tools such as the Snow Wolf (a wheeled snow shovel) and the Leaf Loader (a clean-up device for lawn debris), says that to...
Sacred Heart debuts ‘SHU Safe’ smartphone app
On Sept. 11, Sacred Heart University released an app called SHU Safe, designed to increase the security of its students both on and off campus by making safety resources more accessible to students. SHU...
Career Fair connects students with futures
When Justine Ferrara ‘18 attended the Career Fair, she didn’t expect to make any important business connections. To her surprise, however, that’s just what she did. “While I was leaving, a man,...
Redefining sexual assault culture
With a passion for activism, Andrea Butler ’15 believed that the best way to combat sexual assault on Fairfield’s campus was to start a conversation with students, faculty, administrators and community...
Class of 2018 elects FUSA Senators
Závon Billups was elected president of the class of 2018, according to election results announced at the Levee on Tuesday night. Securing 416 votes, Billups is joined by Joe Harding, Cara Gibbons, Jack...
Club Profile: Alliance provides more than just support
Sophomore Kelly Villacres joined Fairfield's Alliance after growing up in an environment that wasn’t conducive to being open about sexuality. “I wanted to understand the perspective I didn't have...
Crime Beat 9/24/14
Tuesday, 9/16 9:21 a.m. – A fire was caused when a student dropped a lit cigarette butt outside of 47 Mahan Road. DPS arrived and put out the small fire. 11:53 p.m. – A student was arrested in the...