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.
Finding the most comfortable spots on campus
Melissa Nunez – Opinions and Features Editor Haroon Chaudhry, a sophomore international business major minoring in communication and president of the Muslim Student Association, said between his studies, his leadership roles on
Snowstorm changes students’ spring break plans
Courtney Luciana – Special to the Southern News Most students view spring break as an ideal time to go on vacation, particularly somewhere tropical, but this past week’s snowstorm only made break even more relaxing,
SCSU recognizes International Women’s Day
Lynandro Simmons – General Assignment Reporter Tuesday March 7, Southern hosted a speaking event about the challenges women face globally for International Women’s Day. Leora Kahn, the keynote speaker for the event, said despite the
Ask Adelle: A guide to a safe and sexy spring break
Adelle Zocher – Special to the Southern News Alright readers, the week we’ve all been waiting for is upon us—spring break! Spring semester flies by, but I think we can all agree
Campus police remind students of safety precautions
Alex Palmieri – News Writer The emails students receive about Southern’s safety on campus is a reminder to all students that the police department is here to protect them, Chief Joseph Dooley
Hidden Kolors honors African American life
Josh LaBella – General Assignment Reporter Dozens of Southern students and people from around Connecticut joined together in the Adanti Student Center to celebrate African American culture. The event, called Hidden Kolors,
The harsh reality of standardized tests
Drew Michael McWeeney – Special to the Southern News Having read volumes of literature on the current state of testing in schools, I am comfortable with the practices that U.S. school districts
Owls claim 11th title
Matt Gad – Sports Writer Last weekend, Southern’s women’s swimming and diving team won the Northeast-10 Championship, their 11th in program history. “Having the privilege to be part of a championship team
Valentine’s invitational recap
Matt Gad – Sports Writer Two weeks ago, Southern’s women’s indoor track and field team saw a great performance on the feet of their 4×400 meter relay team at the Valentine’s Invitational.
Ask Adelle: Update on the Wellness Center
Adelle Zocher – Special to the Southern News Happy belated Valentine’s, readers! I hope everyone’s day was filled with love and lots of treats! To everyone, single or taken, I hope you