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.
Student Artist: “I like being able to capture the mood and the moments of human beings”
Clark Herring – Special to the Southern News Art is a form of expression that many people find to be more expressive than words. The detailed imagery of our universe, and the human mind
Jenkins and Bynum named First-Team All-Conference
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter Devante Jenkins and Kayjuan Bynum of the Southern football team were both named First-Team All-Conference. Jenkins, a team captain and dynamic wide receiver for the offense, was very
Students have mixed opinions on racial representation on campus
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter According to the Southern Connecticut State University Fact Book, a census published through The Office of Institutional Research, only 58 percent of SCSU’s full-time undergraduate students are Caucasian,
A sense of community for all
The experiential learning associated with campus life coincides with a human need–a sense of belonging. Three groups of students show distinct attitudes toward their relationship with living situations and a sense of
SCSU holds annual Medival Conference Lecture
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter Southern held their 11th annual Medieval Conference Lecture on Dec. 2, featuring “Art and Paideia in the Comedia delle ninfe Fiorentine.” This presentation was conducted by Susanna Barsella,
False Claims in Republican Debate
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter The Republican presidential candidates met in Milwaukee in November for their fourth presidential debate. During these debates, it seems there is an increasingly popular trend of candidates making
SCSU Track and Field striving for another successful season
Edgar Ayala – Sports Writer With the men’s and women’s track and field season now underway, the Owl runners look to pick up where they left off and continue the success they had in
Mental health is ‘not a flaw’
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer The topic of mental health on college campuses has been pushed to the forefront of society led by the rise in school shootings within recent years and the death
Album Review: Brothertiger’s “Out of Touch”
Dylan Haviland – Arts & Entertainment Editor “Out of Touch,” the third debut album from the pop synth group, “Brothertiger,” is sensitive, technically proficient and human. The album was released on Dec. 4 and
Changes to Southern e-mail explained
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter Southern decided to remove the owls in students e-mails this past week. This change caused for much confusion, even though it shouldn’t have. John Jaser, Director of Systems