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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.
Basketball manager, Dejon Knight, a graduate, poses for a photo. Photo courtesy SCSU Athletics

Basketball Manager Dejon Knight is inspiration for team

Knight was born with cerebral palsy, which affects his ability to walk. As he got older, the sport he loved became more difficult to pursue. Becoming a manager allowed him to still
04/29/2026
Sociology major Jonathan De Los Santos, applied mathematics major Lena Nguyen, sociology major Susan Garlington and computer science major Crossby Dessalines, seniors, holding up their terrariums. Photos by William Gagné

Students build terrariums for Earth Day

On April 22, the university hosted its Earth Day Terrarium Takeover in the Adanti Student Center in Room 217, where students spent the afternoon creating miniature plant ecosystems.
04/29/2026
An Owls player at bat against Adelphi on April 22. Photo by William Gagné

Softball splits against Adelphi

Adelphi set the tone early, scoring twice in the first inning, but the Owls never let the game get out of reach. The home team chipped away with timely hits and steady
04/29/2026
Students pose with Otus the Owl during Owl Jam. Photos by William Gagné

Owl Jam invites students for a day of fun

ProCon delivered two rides this year: The Sizzler and The Swinger. Both were a major selling point for students, especially for those who have not been on rides in a long time.
04/22/2026
Photographer Joy Bush standing infront of her collection of work. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Art showcase reveals the personal world of four artists

On display through May 22, the show features Joy Bush, former university photographer, Isabel Chenoweth, university photographer, Marylou Conley, graphics coordinator and Barbara Kagan, former university graphic designer.
04/22/2026
Students listening to speaker Lamarr Womble lead his seminar, Legendary: How Any Student Can Become a Legendary Leader, in Connecticut Hall Seminar Room on Thursday, April 16. Photo by Victoria Cruz

UAP launches pathways to success series

“If you’re just looking for a place to support you, affirm you and accept you, UAP is it for you,” McGregor said. 
04/22/2026
Communication major Isabel Herazo, a freshman. Photos by Lily Rand

Owls decide: Netflix of Disney+?

By Valentina Toro Features Editor Even split! “Disney+; I’m a big cartoon guy.” Social work major Elijah Algarin, a sophomore “Netflix because it has a great variety of movies and shows. It’s
04/22/2026

NFL Mock Draft

While everyone knows the Las Vegas Raiders are widely expected to go quarterback at No. 1 overall, things get interesting immediately after with teams like the New York Jets weighing multiple directions
04/22/2026
Pitcher Ryan Balzano, a freshman, at bat. Photo by Wade Barillaro

Despite chemistry, baseball struggles

In a season that has not always gone their way, that brotherhood has been the constant. It is what keeps the energy up, the belief strong and gives them confidence that when
04/22/2026