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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.
Sergio Pérez, the vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, leads discussion along with other panelists in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom on Sept. 17. Photo by Jay'Mi Vazquez

Students learn from Hispanic heritage panel

By Jay’Mi Vazquez Managing editor In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a panel of professors and faculty came together to reflect on how their cultural roots shaped their academic and professional journeys.
09/24/2025
Patrick Dilger, the director of integrated communications and marketing lecturing students. Photo Courtesy SCSU

Patrick Dilger retires after nearly three decades

By Brianna Wallen News Editor For nearly three decades, Patrick Dilger has been a cornerstone of the campus community serving as the director of integrated communications and marketing. He is now retiring
09/24/2025
Water fountain sealed in plastic and caution tape due to COVID-19 located in Morrill Hall on Friday, Sept. 19. Photos by Brianna Wallen

Water fountain sealed off in Morrill Hall

By Brianna Wallen News Editor Remnants of the COVID-19 pandemic still linger in Morrill Hall, as a water fountain still remains sealed under plastic covers and caution tape. What was intended as
09/24/2025
Walter Schwarz, the interim vice president of information technology, in Buley Library Room 402 on Thursday, Sept. 18. Photos by Solé Scott

A wave in phishing emails target students and staff

By Solé Scott Editor-in-Chief The university is seeing an increase in phishing emails affecting all students and staff. Interim Vice President of Information Technology Walter Schwarz is trying to address the situation
09/24/2025
Students placed positive affirmations onto a mirror. Photos by Lily Rand

Wellbeing Fair presents campus resources

By Brandon Cortés Features Editor The Academic Quad turned into a hub of support and positivity during the annual Wellbeing Fair, where campus services and student activities came together to promote health
09/24/2025
An American Girl Doll. Photo courtesy MabelAmber

American Girl: pricey childhood memories

By Solé Scott Editor-in-Chief The imagination and creativity I had in my childhood was elevated when I started collecting American Girl dolls and my life was changed forever. American Girl dolls and
09/24/2025
Biology major Melany Villavicencio, a junior. Photos by Lily Rand

Owls Decide: Coffee or Tea?

By Brandon Cortés Features Editor SNews continues to ask the important questions. This week we asked students to pick between coffee and tea.
09/24/2025

Born to be compared

By Jay’Mi Vazquez Managing Editor For all celebrities, legacy is a double-edged sword. For the children of celebrities, especially those whose parents are iconic figures, the expectations placed upon them to be
The teams shake hands after the game at Jess Dow Field. Photos by Will Gagné

Owls triumph in home opener

With 2,816 fans packed into Jess Dow Field, the Owls fed off the home energy and delivered when it mattered.
09/24/2025
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