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.
Connecticut deficit takes toll on CSU education budget
Taylor Nicole Richards – News Writer There is a $900 million budget deficit for the 2016-17 fiscal year for the state of Connecticut. Layoff notices are already being enacted for state employees: 166 in
Jake Lieberman of SCSU baseball team: from bench player to everyday catcher
Philip Zoppi – Sports Writer Senior Jake Lieberman of Southern’s baseball team went from being a bench player his first two seasons, to now being the Owls’ everyday catcher. This season Lieberman holds the
Southern’s Spring Week Events
Alex Palmieri – General Assignment Reporter At the end of every spring semester, Southern hosts Spring Week which consists of an annual series of events that are held throughout the campus. The events that
Take Back the Night: ‘We are united. We will Believe. We can end it’
Melissa Nunez – General Assignment Reporter Since 1998, “Take Back the Night” has been an event designed to establish a safe, empowering space where survivors of sexual assault and their allies unite to share
Mila Nishball recalls her unforgettable Holocaust experience
Taylor Nicole Richards – News Writer During World War II, approximately six million Jews were killed. To put that number into perspective, the population of Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine combined is a
Student workers address Chartwells working concerns
Taylor Nicole Richards – News Writer Three student workers for Chartwells recently sat down with Southern News to discuss their grievances with their current working conditions. Chartwells is currently in negotiation to update their
The evolution of Otis the Owl
Alex Palmieri – General Assignment Reporter Otis the Owl has been Southern’s beloved mascot since the early 1950s. Having gone through its fair share of major makeovers, it is still a big part of
SCSU baseball team defeats Adelphi University, 8-6
Philip Zoppi – Sports Writer Southern’s baseball team was able to hold off a late rally and defeat Adelphi University by a score of 8-6, last Tuesday on April 19. The Owls never
Humans of SCSU: Always turn the negatives into positives
Jessica Roginski – Copy Editor Riley Scheuritzel, freshman journalism major, sat in a quiet alcove of Engleman Hall while students bustled through the halls. Scheuritzel smiled as he explained that he picked his major
Bruce Springsteen cancels North Carolina show due to unfair bill
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter Musician Bruce Springsteen has cancelled his show in North Carolina in response to the recent passing of House Bill 2. Two weeks ago in North Carolina, House Bill