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
Town Hall meeting confronts growing deficit and budget
The highest cost is expected to be the upcoming faculty raises, estimated at around $6 million.
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.
Southern students score well on Putnam test
Abby Epstein – News Writer Six hours, twelve questions, one day. The Putnam test is a voluntary math test that can take students up to six hours to complete. The test is
New School of Business to be built
Jessica Guerrucci – Managing Editor The Health and Human Services Building has officially broken ground — but it will not be the only new construction at Southern in the next few years.
International study suspended
Jackson Volenec – Reporter In response to the continued spread of coronavirus spread of regionally and worldwide, the university has suspended international travel to certain countries, with more expected to get added
New building officially breaks ground
Four-story Health and Human Services Building to be completed by spring 2022 for health-related fields Abby Epstein – News Writer A $74 million building fully funded by the state of Connecticut has
University temporarily closes in response to COVID-19
Jessica Guerrucci – Managing Editor Following in the steps of other universities in Connecticut, Southern decided to start spring break early – but when students “return,” they will be working from the comfort
SGA approves new club and addresses campus issues
Izzy Manzo – Photo Editor The Student Government Association unanimously voted to approve a rock climbing club and discussed ongoing issues such as food services and community hour during their general body
University prepares for coronavirus
Jacob Waring – News Editor On Feb. 26 university leaders gathered to discuss a plan to deal with the coronavirus or as it is now officially known, COVID-19. According to CNN, there have
Starbucks to switch out straws for drinkable lids
Abby Epstein – News Writer Starbucks secret is out: they are going strawless. The Starbucks located on the first floor of Buley is throwing away their straws and opting for drinkable lids
‘The Hate U Give’ talks about modern-day issues
Sofia Rositani – Reporter February, Chase’s Hall Council put on different movies to mark Black History Month, including “Get Out,” a horror film; “Selma,” a historical drama; and the final film to
Black History Month commemorated
Joseph Vincenzi – Reporter As a celebration of Black history, the campus commemorated prominent activists and their actions to fight social injustice and advocate for civil rights in a segregated United States.