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.
Indie films moving up in box office
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Independent film making has been around as long as Hollywood has graced screens with epic blockbusters. Usually flying under the radar, indie, or independent, films have long
Southern’s health center at your service
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Granoff Hall, the on-campus student health center, is a great resource for students. However, because it is right in the middle of several dorms, it is not often
Whitewashing in Modern Film
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Recently, a trailer was released for the upcoming “historical” film Stonewall, which chronicles the 1969 Stonewall riot, a quintessential movement in the progression of gays rights. The only
Students display talents at Open Mic Night
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter It started off slowly in a room which was reminiscent of a jazzy coffee lounge, filled with the music of indie bands. People talked and whispered excitedly in
Students skeptical about parking regulations on campus
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter When it comes to living on campus, there are many ways to get around the city of New Haven. Some students take the shuttle, others take a bus,
New personal app to help students get around safely on campus
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer Be aware, and don’t travel alone. This was the main message that underscored a compilation of safety tips chief Joseph Dooley sent out in an email to faculty and
Does your vote actually matter?
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter Your political vote should mean something to you. Some young people don’t take the time to vote, but they should. According to census.gov, people ages 18 through 24
Sven Martson brings traveling to life through art
Dylan Haviland – Arts & Entertainment Editor Photographer Sven Martson’s black and white film print of a “Young Girl,” taken in Oaxaca City, Mexico stands 30” by 22.” The photograph, taken amongst a crowd
Album Review: The Front Bottoms, “Back on Top”
Tyler Korponai – Photo Editor What started off with informal shows and a DIY attitude, “The Front Bottoms” are one of the most intriguing bands to have entered the music scene within the last
Bonnie Farley-Lucas: Helping to connect student and teacher
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer Successful learning is not contingent upon how effectively a student connects with a professor on a personal level. Though it does help improve the educational experience, according to research