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.
Sold out Segura show in Lyman attracts diverse audience
Hunter O. Lyle—Sports Editor & Max Vadakin—Contributor For the third time at the John Lyman Center, comedian Tom Segura captivated the audience, leaving them hysterically laughing throughout the entire show. For his
McLeod featured in DII All-Star Game
Hunter O. Lyle—Sports Editor Last Friday, the NCAA Division II men’s basketball All Star game took place at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. This game featured the top 20 seniors across
Alexion and BioPath opens door to opportunities in the medical field
Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter New research and possible career paths for students are being introduced through the Alexion and BioPath seminar series, which is an opportunity to connect students with scientists from local companies.
Looking back: Spring of 1999
Compiled from the Southern News archives by Michael Riccio, Managing Editor A former student was arrested for injuring a police officer when he dragged her from his vehicle. The former student was
Counseling Services hosts Holistic Mental Health
Haljit Basuljevic—Reporter As a part of spreading awareness, Southern’s Counseling Services and a slew of other departments hosted the Holistic Mental Health Fair in Engleman Hall last week. “We always want ways
Tuition increase approved
Tamonda Griffiths—News Writer During a Finance and Infrastructure Committee meeting, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system’s Board of Regents for Higher Education approved a tuition increase of about 5% to the four
Gymnasts prepare for national meet
Matt Gad—Sports Writer It has been a very strong season for the Owls so far with a number of solid performances, including from freshman Hannah Stahlbrodt, who came away with ECAC Gymnast
Alternative ideas sought for spring concert
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor There is a large chance that the annual spring concert will not occur this year due to an inability to find cost-effective and exciting musical talent. “We have made
Pulitzer prize journalist discusses student debt
Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter Whether it is destroying the American dream or putting student’s futures on hold, it is something that many college students are familiar with: student debt. Two-time Pulitzer prize winning journalist
Reimbursement program helps student parents
Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter To help lessen the burden of being a student parent, the university now offers those who are eligible the opportunity to be partially reimbursed for their child care expenses while