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.
Males are inaccurately portrayed by media
Photo Credit: cristian Paige Tillinghast – Special to the Southern News In the past year, issues concerning feminism and women’s rights have become more outspoken and discussed. Whether it’s the misinformation about what feminism
Why muslims are victims of attacks
Protesters climbed statues in France after staff members at Charlie Hebdo were shot and killed in January 2015. Photo Credit: Sémaphorismes Sandra Gomez Aceves – Special to the Southern News Following the terrorist
Owls show support for university teams at home games
Aaron Johnson – Sports Editor The roar of the crowd echoes out of Moore Field House as the Owls have just hit another three-pointer and the rowdy home crowd has risen to
Southern pole vaulter continues to soar
Bobby Martinez – Sports Writer A senior All-American in pole vault both, indoors and outdoors, Michelle Grecni has made a name for herself as one of the country’s top pole vaulted in
SCSU gymnast sets the bar high
Bobby Martinez – Sports Writer The chemistry between junior gymnastics star Nicole Pruchnik and her parents, is like no other. Pruchnik said her parents have played a major role in her gymnastics
Professor adopts middle school science classroom
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter SCSU professor Catherine Koehler saw a need for more supplementary science education in schools and is meeting this need with the help of her science methods
Colleges Against Cancer hosts Relay for Life kick-off event
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter There are many ways to give back to the community. Many students at Southern Connecticut State University just prefer breaking a sweat in relay races in
SCSU professors share their views on First Amendment freedoms
Photo Credit: Adam Fagen Katherine G. Krajcik – Special to the Southern News Following the Charlie Hebdo attack, entities such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press and the mistreatment of Muslims
Inked Canvas: Nursing student finishes tattoo after life-changing experience
Lynn Wright is a sophomore at Southern Connecticut State University and is majoring in nursing. She enjoys science and draws creative inspiration from the artist and director Hayao Miyazaki. When did you
Column: NFL scandals from Ray Rice to Deflatgate
Aaron Johnson – Sports Editor The NFL has made this season one for the record books. Oh, not because of the players on the field. But it has been the player’s actions