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.
Students discuss artist Beyonce and the topic of race
Alex Palmieri – General Assignment Reporter There has been a lot of news surrounding Beyonce and race in the past few months. From her Super Bowl performance, to her newest album “Lemonade,” her actions
Phi Sigma Tau address: open public philosophy event
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter The concept of philosophy, or philosophical ideologies, can be difficult for some to grasp or understand. However, philosophy can often have a practical application and merit to a
Movie Review: ‘Barbershop-The Next Cut’
Alex Palmieri – General Assignment Reporter “Barbershop: The Next Cut” was released late last month with plenty of positive reviews from its sceptics. With another comedy hitting the theaters from the premiere sequel, this
Connecticut Primary: A disappointment
Alex Palmieri – General Assignment Reporter Tuesday April 26, 2016 was the day for residents of Connecticut to hit the polls to choose their party’s presidential nominee. With plenty of buzz about Donald Trump’s
Ceramics Exhibit: a collection featuring southern artists
Melissa Nunez – General Assignment Reporter Since the 1970s, the Ceramics Exhibit has accentuated Southern’s vast art collection: the pieces displayed are those that have not received much exposure as well as those that
Spring 2016 Concert: Bryson Tiller
Courtney Luciana – Special to the Southern News Students who only knew around three of Bryson Tiller’s songs were the same individuals who sat down at the show on Saturday night, said Rebecca Gaujon,
Southern campus addresses tobacco free confusion
Journalism students in the News Writing course, under the direction of Prof. Cindy Simoneau, reviewed two important issues on campus: texting among students and compliance with the new smoke-free campus designation. Students
Humans of SCSU: ‘Try something, you might love it’
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter Behind the scenes of every play, show, and film, are countless of people working to make everything just right. The same can be said at Southern, and of
Georgette Nixon: from player to leader of women’s track and field
Philip Zoppi – Sports Editor Senior Georgette Nixon of Southern’s women’s track and field team has progressed not only as player, but also as a leader during her time for the Owls. Nixon
Michael Lee of men’s track and field takes best jumper title
Edgar Ayala – Sports Editor Southern’s best triple jumper in track and field history, Michael Lee, evolved into something he never expected to be. He is the undisputed and undeniable all-time best jumper in