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.
Escaping the cold, starting in the sun
Matt Gad—Sports Writer Ever wondered where some of your athletic classmates and fellow Conn-visitors disappear to this time of year while it is cold and snowy outside? Well, they go down south.
Community hour forgotten
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor In 1998, faculty senate enacted the Academic Community Hour resolution. It stated every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 2 p.m., classes are not supposed to be held.
Better shuttle schedule needed for commuters
Ana Nieves—Contributor Christina Silva, a senior special education major, commutes from East Lyme, with her commute an estimated 50 minutes to an hour, so she finds it hard to get to class
Looking back: Spring of 1993, new smoking policy
Compiled from the Southern News archives by Michael Riccio, Managing Editor President Michael Adanti approved a new policy banning smoking in the Student Center lounges, the “Owl’s Nest,” and faculty offices. The
Southern shows students some love on Valentine’s Day
Amanda Cavoto—Arts & Entertainment Editor Southern served up some sweets for Valentine’s Day at ProCon’s Hearts and Darts event on Thursday, Feb. 14. “Even though my schedule is a little busy, trying
The numbness of the mass shooting epidemic
Jacob Waring—Opinions and Features Editor Another mass shooting. This time in Aurora, IL. The massacre took place at Henry Pratt Co., a manufacturing business. Five died. Five more names to add to
P.E.A.C.E. advocates healthy relationships
Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter With February being the month of love and a time for people to think about the importance of love in their lives, it is also a good time to talk
3D printers a push towards innovation
Haljit Basueljevic—Reporter Malleable filament. Complex, sculpted figurines. The library re-imagined. Buley’s 3D printers exposes the various creative possibilities students can gain in a competitive world. Professor of sculpture Jeff Slomba figures for
Students gain awareness about alcohol abuse
J’Mari Hughes—Reporter On Monday, Feb. 11, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. students of North Campus Residence Complex hosted a table for students to turn to when in need of alcohol abuse
Swim team takes third at NE10 Championship
Matt Gad—Sports Writer In what head coach Tim Quill called a ‘rebuilding year,’ the Owls’ men’s and women’s swimming and diving squads placed second and third, respectively, at the NE10 Conference Championships,