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.
Football outclassed in opener
Matt Gad – Sports Writer In their season opener Saturday afternoon, Southern football fell to the Gannon University Golden Knights, 55-22. Gannon has now won their last four contests with the Owls.
Alcohol, drugs dominate campus Clery Reports
The following analysis reviewing Clery Reports at Connecticut public universities was put together by News Writing students Jeniece Roman, Sandra Gomez-Aceves, Melissa Nunez, Sherly Montes, Ali Sorbara, Alex Palmieri, Lynandro Simmons, Karlie
Senior discovers interest in the arts
Lynandro Simmons – General Assignment Reporter Becoming an artist is not everybody’s dream, but some people stumble into the field of art and discover they have a true gift. August Bonadies, a
Humans of SCSU: Satchel Harrell
Josh LaBella – General Assignment Reporter Satchel Harrell, a freshman athletic training major, said he first heard about Southern when he was living in Japan. “I actually came to Southern because, in Japan,
Lax snaps losing streak
Matt Gad – Sports Writer Despite only reaching four wins in 2017, the women’s lacrosse team was able to ride out in winning fashion April 29, by defeating Southern New Hampshire, 17-16.
Southern inaugurates 12th president
Josh LaBella – General Assignment Reporter Hundreds of people filled the Lyman Center to observe the inauguration of Southern Connecticut State University President Joe Bertolino on Friday. Among the crowd was a
How students are prepping for finals
Sidney Jones – Special to the Southern News With only two weeks before finals commence, Sandra Gomez-Aceves, a senior journalism major, has only worked on assignment-based finals. “I haven’t started studying for
Reasons why there should be more ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’
Matt Johnson – Special to the Southern News It has become almost impossible to scroll through Twitter without reading about Netflix’s new hit show, “13 Reasons Why.” The show has received a
Take Back the Night, a rally against sexual violence
Josh LaBella – General Assignment Reporter Life after rape is not easy and it takes support, said UCONN student Suzy Berthiaume. On Tuesday April 18, Southern hosted Take Back the Night, a
Golf team is Nationals Bound
Phil Zoppi – Sports Editor The Southern Connecticut State University golf team has already qualified for Nationals and has been ranked as high as number two in the country this season. The