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.
College students at risk of contracting Meningitis: Prevention and taking action
Jess Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Earlier this February, a Yale undergraduate student was admitted to the hospital with a likely case of bacterial meningitis. This “close to home” case of meningitis
Studies show microwaves take away nutrients in food when heated
Andreas Yilma – Special to the Southern News People don’t always have the time to cook food with a stove. In today’s busy world, people resort to a microwave for its time
Owls score over 100 points and defeat Adelphi
Aaron Johnson – Sports Editor As the snow and frigid wind blew outside of Moore Field House, the Southern Connecticut men’s basketball team heated up the court on the inside. For a
New application rewards students for not using phones in class
Jess Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Imagine earning free food, discounts and prizes, simply by paying attention in class and putting down mobile devices. Pocket Points, an app created by Emily Turner,
Women’s basketball team falls to Merrimack College 68-64
Bobby Martinez – Sports Writer With the loss of senior and co-captain point guard Mariah Hankton due to a serious knee injury she suffered against Adelphi University, the Owls took on Merrimack
Owls make a comeback in second half and beat Merrimack College 92-85
Aaron Johnson – Sports Editor March was in the air Monday night at the Moore Field House, as the Southern Connecticut State men’s basketball team rallied from 10 points down in the
Program teaches students how to act when pulled over by police
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Editor With the cops by her side, Danielle Judkins, a resident advisor of West Campus Residence Hall, told students to show respect and not to argue when
Maria Weselyj bounces back from last basketball season’s injury
Greg Gagliardi – Special to the Southern News Sophomore Maria Weselyj wanted to show what being at full health can do for a player. So far, so good. After having her freshman
Snow days impact students’ school schedules
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor Getting a cancellation email from Patrick Dilger has become a regular occurrence lately at Southern Connecticut State University. Although students have enjoyed the extra downtime to get