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.
Is a degree in four years possible at SCSU?
Amy Kulikowski – Special to the Southern News Within the four state universities in Connecticut, SCSU has adopted the term as being a five-year school. Southern has fallen behind Central Connecticut State
High school friends: Where they stand now
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Best. Friends. Forever…right? Four years is a long time. It’s a long enough time to meet people, spend time with them and form relationships. Many of
Expensive rent, low job availability: Rethink staying in New Haven post-grad
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Some students, like Dylan Gillis, senior psychology major, said that upon graduation, they’re considering living locally because it’s easier finding affordable rent, especially when graduate school
Digital Production Club brings filmmakers together
Dylan Haviland – General Assignment Reporter It is a film that explores both the present and the future. The plot revolves around two college students and a life changing experience as one
Latino and Native American Film Festival sheds light on stereotypes and culture
Dylan Haviland – General Assignment Reporter The short film, “Broken Roofs/ Techos Rotos”, directed by Yanillys Perez, opens with a young girl reading a prayer on a cement floor. Her younger sisters
Southern graduate Antonio Ifill releases new hip hop EP “Square One”
Dylan Haviland – General Assignment Reporter Antonio Ifill, also known by his stage name Tone Eyeful’s new EP “Square One” is an energetic and compelling hip hop piece emerging in New Haven.
Local graphic designer visits Southern’s art department
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Having originally studied architecture in college, graphic artist Alexander Isley took his drawing and started his own brand design business, self named Alexander Isley Inc. “I
Public health majors encourage year-round skin protection
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter As simple as a person’s daily activities may seem, public health junior Brittany Reshotnik said just taking a hot shower for a long time could potentially
Southern prepares for ‘The Big Event’
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Between class work, jobs and studying for the impending finals week, Southern Connecticut State University students are still making time in their weekend to serve their
Chartwells employees protest university’s push to hire students, lay off current staff
Chartwells employees spoke to the media Tuesday about the university’s decision to increase student workers, while laying off current employees. Photo Credit: Anisa Jibrell Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter A group