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Lena Dunham, a writer and director, and Naomi Fry, staff writer at The New Yorker speaking at FAMESICK: An Evening of Stories and Togetherness in the John Lyman Center on Friday, May 1. Photos by Wade Barillaro
05/06/2026

Lena Dunham hosts slumber party at Lyman

The John Lyman Center became the host of a teenage sleepover as Lena Dunham, a writer and director, took the stage on Saturday, May 1, for an evening of storytelling, conversation and
Interim President Sandra Bulmer leading the Town Hall meeting in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom on Friday, May 1. Photo by Victoria Cruz
05/06/2026

Town Hall meeting confronts growing deficit and budget

The highest cost is expected to be the upcoming faculty raises, estimated at around $6 million.
Reusable pads made by students in the Makerspace room that will be sent to communities in Madagascar. Photo by Brianna Wallen
05/06/2026

Students sew reusable pads for girls abroad

Students are creating Reusable Menstrual Pads, RUMPS, to address a critical barrier that prevents many girls in parts of Africa from staying in school: limited access to menstrual products.
Communication major Lizandra Jimenez, a senior. Photos by Lily Rand

Owls Decide: sweatpants or jeans?

By Valentina Toro Features Editor Surely no one’s picking jeans? “Sweatpants because they’re more comfy.” Recreational therapy major Lindsey Caplan, a sophomore “Sweatpants because they’re comfy, and you can dress them up
03/04/2026
The La Fe Latino Bible Study flyer for weekly fellowship and Scripture reading.

Bible study creates campus community

“We just want to create a Christian community where we feel welcomed and like it’s our own,” De Almeida said. “A place where Latino students can grow in faith, talk about what
03/04/2026

Students demand fair education funding

Ned Lamont’s recent budget proposal under cuts funding for the Finish Line Scholarship. This scholarship enables students from community colleges to transfer to four-year state institutions with little to no extra cost.
03/04/2026
Marketing major Evelyn Buckner, a senior. Photos by Lily Rand

Owls decide: hot chocolate or coffee?

By Valentina Toro Features Editor Only one has caffeine. “Hot chocolate: it’s better to drink it in the winter, has a better vibe.” Physical education major Ronnie Curtin, a junior “Coffee because
03/04/2026
Forward Cherif Diarra, a graduate, shoots a free throw. Photos by William Gagné

Men win home finale, miss playoffs

“We wanted to go out and have their last home game be a win. And we did that for them,” Head Coach Scott Burrell said.
03/04/2026
Otus joining the young female athletes listening to the players and coaches speak about their time at the university. Photos by William Gagné

Athletic department hosts girls sports day

“It really captures the rich history of the progress that we’ve made with building women’s sports,” Interim President Sandra Bulmer said.
03/04/2026

Olympic round-up

By Draven Dabrowski Sports Writer Beyond the medals and record times, the Olympics have always represented something bigger. For a few weeks, athletes from more than 200 nations share the same stage,
03/04/2026
The women's basketball team before their game on Feb. 21. Photo by Wade Barillaro

Women to host NE10 semifinal Thursday

“You gotta bring A+ game every single day, and especially in the playoffs,” Lynch said. “We call it a dog fight. Everyone’s fighting for the same thing.” 
03/04/2026

Feb. 25 issue of SNEWS delayed

The recent snow storm has delayed production of the Southern News. There will be no issue this week. There will be a double issue released next week on Wednesday, March 4. Stay
02/24/2026
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