Emma Ricotta – The Spectrum Newspaper

The Best Four Years

April 29, 2026

I can’t believe that it is already my turn to write my editorial for the senior issue for Spectrum. As cliché as it sounds,…

Learning What Actually Matters

April 29, 2026

When I first started at Sacred Heart, I wasn’t sure if I was even in the right place. I came in undecided, unsure of…

Painting a Picture of Talent at SHU

April 22, 2026

Seniors in the art and design department displayed their work at the Senior Portfolio Showcase on April 15 at the West Campus East Theatre….

Music at the Heart of SHU

April 22, 2026

“Live symphonic music has the power to move you, lift your spirits, or send shivers down your spine,” said Keith Johnston, director of Band…

Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt Reunite on Broadway

April 15, 2026

Echoing footsteps fill the Ambassador Theatre in New York City as Mark Ballas steps into his four-week engagement as Billy Flynn in “Chicago the…

Music at the Heart of SHU

April 15, 2026

On Friday, April 17, the Sacred Heart University Band and Orchestra will perform the Chambers Ensemble Concert at 8 p.m. at the SHU Community…

SHU Dance Program Welcoming Auditions

April 15, 2026

Sacred Heart University students who are interested in participating in the dance program but did not audition prior to enrolling, can audition throughout their…

“Secret Life” of Mormon Wife Cancels the “Bachelorette”

April 1, 2026

On March 19, ABC canceled the 22nd season of the reality TV franchise “The Bachelorette,” just three days before its scheduled premiere on March…

“For JJ”

April 1, 2026

“She made me feel loved, seen and accepted,” said sophomore Moira Larson. “She believed in me, and I only wish she could have known…

2026 Academy Awards Spark Conversation

March 25, 2026

The 2026 Academy Awards took place on March 15, recognizing achievements in film across major categories such as Best Picture, Best Actor and Best…