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.
Panel of experts spoke on student mental health
Haljit Basuljevic—Reporter A televised forum entitled Student Mental Health: Crucial Conversations in the Lyman Center, featuring a panel of five experts, gave extensive knowledge about the nature of mental health awareness. In
SGA works toward LEP changes
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor A letter is being drafted on behalf of Student Government Association President Alexis Zhitomi to state the group’s position on the Liberal Education Policy’s foreign language requirement. For several
Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ thrills and chills
Essence Boyd—Copy Editor If you have yet to see Jordan Peele’s Us, head to the closest theater and go find yourself. The nightmare reveals just how sinister the monster in the mirror
Michael Phelps opens up about depression
August Pelliccio—Photo Editor Top left: Michael Phelps having a conversation moderated by Kate Fagan, former ESPN reporter, about his struggle with mental health during his career as an Olympic swimmer. Top right:
Owls split doubleheader at home against Saint Rose
Sam Tapper—Contributor After a day filled with dominant pitching and strong offense, the baseball team split a doubleheader at home against the College of Saint Rose Golden Knights. In game one, the
NOTEorious offers opportunity to sing with peers
J’Mari Hughes—Reporter NOTEorious is an a capella singing group that was formed in fall 2016. According to the club’s OwlConnect page, they are a group of students who are passionate about music
Michael Phelps discusses mental health awareness at Lyman
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor For the most decorated Olympic athlete ever, time is always of the essence. As a 28-time medalist Michael Phelps, who began swimming at age 7, never had the opportunity
Quilt stitched as support system
August Pelliccio—Photo Editor The SCSU #MeToo quilt is a “healing project” made by students and in part headed by women’s studies faculty and staff. The quilt will make its debut some time
Prayer vigil held for New Zealand victims
Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter The Muslim Student Association held a vigil to honor the victims lost in the mass shooting and terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, last week. The vigil honored the 50
Music department student ensembles rock the house
J’Mari Hughes—Reporter Southern’s Music Department hosted its annual jazz ensemble performance in the Charles Garner Recital Hall of Engleman Hall. Members wore all black and were divided into jazz standards, blues and