Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter
Available for no charge, students can go to the Card Office in Wintergreen and pick up a U-Pass. U-Passes allow students unlimited access to New Haven Public Transportation. With the introduction of U-Passes and several on-campus bus stops, Southern has made it very simple for students to explore New Haven.
Maybe you need a quiet spot to get a little studying done. New Haven has various different spots for you to get your work done. Blue State Coffee, on York St., offers a full menu of coffee and tea drinks, such as lattes and iced coffee.
Along with their beverage menu, they have a full lunch with sandwiches and salads which feature brain-foods like avocado and quinoa. Blue State’s large dining room is equipped with couches, tables, and outlets so it’s a perfect spot to focus on your studies. Situated right near The Shops at Yale, students can even take a study break and walk around the shops.
With the semester just beginning, the weather is still ideal for outdoor excursions. Junior Jack Kelly shares his late summer plans.
“Some of mine and my friends’ favorite activities include hiking up East Rock or West Rock, going to a show at Toad’s Place, or just walking around downtown by Yale.”
East Rock and West Rock offer trails for hikers to use. They are the perfect way to explore or get a little exercise without having to go far. These parks have marked trails so they are safe and easy for even the most inexperienced hikers.
Toad’s Place, on York St., is a club with offers concerts and dance parties. Toad’s Place is a typically inexpensive for students to see a band or listen to a DJ. It is also very accessible, being that it is only a short half-block walk from the bus stop. If a student doesn’t want to take the bus, Toad’s is also only a five dollar taxi ride, because of its close proximity to SCSU.
The most obvious choice for a student, however, is New Haven’s food scene. Being so close to Yale, SCSU students have access to nearly any food imaginable. Senior Anna Truckenbrodt has experienced New Haven’s food scene first hand.
“My favorite part of New Haven is the plethora of restaurants that are available to foodies like me. I love Sushi Palace, the York Street Noodle House and BAR, mainly for their mashed potato pizza,” says Truckenbrodt.
For some students, budgeting money can be hard and there isn’t always a lot of money left over for fun, but at restaurants such as The York St. Noodle House, a student can get a generously portioned meal for around seven dollars. New Haven, also known wordy for their pizza, offers dozens of pizza places serving inexpensive pizza with many unique toppings, such as the mashed potato pizza at BAR.
“These places are all really casual too, so I can go with all my friends and we can get something to eat that is cheap and delicious and then walk around downtown and sightsee, all without breaking the bank,” raves Truckenbrodt.
Whether you’re in the mood for sushi, need a caffeine fix and a couch, or just want to be one with nature, there is something for everyone to do in New Haven.
Photo Credit: Simmie Reagor
