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.
Crescent Players hold auditions for “RENT” performance
Dylan Haviland – Arts & Entertainment Editor For two nights the narrow hallway of the Kendall Drama Lab echoed with song. Students crammed together on benches and chairs, held onto their music sheets and
Student artist balances academics and her passion for music
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer Although excelling in academics remains her top priority, one thing is clear about Taylor Balado. Music will always remain an extension of who she is. “Music has always been
Faculty works towards making Banner Web easier for students
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter We all know the feeling. You’re frantically logging in and out of Banner Web on registration morning with no success. The IT department is working so that you
Southern’s Unsung Hero: Brian Russer, “Mac guru”
Monica Zielinski – Managing Editor During the 1984 Super Bowl, Apple aired its first commercial announcing the release date for the Macintosh. The 60 second ad sparked Brian Russer’s interest and his knack
Popular venues in the Greater New Haven area
Taylor Richards – Copy Editor Since the Greater New Haven area sits between the two cities of New York and Boston, SCSU students aren’t far from big-name venues to see their favorite bands.
Owls fall to Gannon University 26-22 in season opener
Aaron Johnson – Sports Editor Redshirt freshman quarterback Robert Nittolo led a valiant comeback effort that came up just short in the season opener for the Southern Connecticut State football team, as the Owls
Southern’s Week of Welcome: getting students involved
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter You probably know Southern’s Week of Welcome is here from the offers of free water and granola bars around campus, but it’s a whole lot more than that. Week
Album Review: The Weeknd’s “Beauty Behind the Madness”
Vivian Englund – Opinions Editor In 2013, Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, introduced himself to the world with his debut album, “Kiss Land.” Since then, the noted sultry R&B artist has become
“Blow Bubbles, not Smoke” event celebrates tobacco free campus
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer It’s official: Southern is the first public university in the state of Connecticut to become a 100 percent tobacco-free campus. A milestone that Senator Richard Blumenthal described as a
Conn Hall passes inspection, students still raise concerns
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer The results are in: Connecticut Hall passed its recent health inspection issued by the City of New Haven Health Department, raking in a wholesome 89 point score out of