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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.

Costumes bring life to stage

Ethan Sebetta – Contributor Early next month, the university will be putting on its production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” In preparation for this, the costume team has been hard at
09/22/2021

SGA talks election and future plans

Ellis McGinley – Managing Editor The university’s Student Government Association convened for their weekly meeting in Engleman Friday, Sept. 17, just after 1 p.m. Campaigning for new student government representatives will begin
09/22/2021

Admissions department gets new Director

Abby Epstein – Contributor 20 years of engaging with students, 12 days of engaging with Southern students. Nilvio Perez has been named the new admissions director.   “I know a lot of people that work
09/22/2021

Hispanic Heritage Month event held by sorority

Danielle Campbell – Copy Editor On the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. held their first event for Hispanic Heritage Week on campus Wednesday, Sept. 15.  
09/22/2021

Time for Peanut Butter and Jelly

Sarah Shelton – Features Editor Program Council’s (ProCon) weekly PB&J event is back. For years, ProCon has been holding an event in the Engleman Rotunda every Thursday where they have a table
09/22/2021

Smiling faces to be seen in outdoor classrooms

Madeline S. Scharf – News Editor I do not go outside much. Between my heavy class schedule, the newspaper, and trying to maintain a social life with mostly introverted friends, my time out in the sun is minimal.
09/22/2021

New school of Business breaks ground

Ellis McGinley – Managing Editor Madeline S. Scharf – News Editor The university hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony for the new school of business Friday, Sept. 17, just outside Conn. Hall and
09/22/2021

Lone major: Our metal program rusts away

Ellis McGinley – Managing Editor “You’re a what major?” My neighbor asked, eyebrows shooting up in surprise. “Metals,” I said. “Like – jewelry? Have you seen the shop in Earl?” “No,” they
09/22/2021

Cheerleading squad holds tryouts

Bancroft Nicholson – Contributor After not having a season last year, the university cheerleading team is gearing up for their first competitive events in almost two years. On Friday, they held the first of three
09/20/2021
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