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.
Product Review: Samsung Smart TV
Gabriel Muniz – Special to the Southern News Smart TV’s, like the many “smart” devices that operate interactively and autonomously, are the epitome of user friendliness. A TV with voice-activated control, 3-D
87th Oscar Winner Predictions
Dylan Haviland – General Assignment Reporter Every year a few select films go above and beyond in artwork, surpassing the cheap entertainment value of certain mainstream films. These excellent works intellectually and
The Fashion Truck hits the streets of Boston with the latest trends
Emili Lanno – Copy Editor BOSTON –The Fashion Truck resides in Boston, Mass., where it has scheduled times to arrive at certain events, such as various street stops and local shops. Customers
American Apparel gets a makeover
Vivian Englund – Copy Editor American Apparel (AA) was previously known for their racy ads and sleazy ex-CEO. Naming American Apparel to be many fashionista’s problematic favorite. Well, there is good news
Google Glass: Gone but not forever
Gabriel Muniz – Special to the Southern News In recent years Google topped tech news headlines as it dabbled in everything from self-driving cars, delivery drones and contact lenses, among other projects
6 ways to land the perfect summer internship
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter For many, summer is all about one thing. Freedom. People find themselves on the beach, either down at Hammonasset or perhaps abroad in Spain or Jamaica.
Alabama lifts ban on gay marriage: What it means for same-sex couples in America
Vivian Englund – Copy Editor A few weeks ago, the battle for same-sex marriage equality made its way to Alabama. The result of the battle was that gay marriage is now legal
How to get a head start on future investments
Grace Sampson – Special to the Southern News Getting a head start financially before entering the real world of workforce, student loans repayments, mortgages and other life changing responsibilities can be a
Inked Canvas: Soldier explains patriotic tattoos
Dylan Haviland – General Assignment Reporter Brian Dinse is a junior and secondary education, history major at Southern Connecticut State University. He serves in the Army National Guard. Can you tell me
Media Phenomenon: “Fandom” Explained
Allaysia Varnado – Special to the Southern News With the rise of new celebrities or entertainers comes large fan bases who dedicate their time to supporting their favorite musical artist, sports star,