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.
Students discuss pros and cons of Yik Yak
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter The mobile application, Yik Yak, has been a major topic of discussion at SCSU as of lately because of the multiple cases of cyber bullying that
Dancing Jesus, face paint and a Darth Vader puppet in “Godspell”
Monica Zielinski – Online Editor A tap-dancing Jesus is a sight to see. This semester, the SCSU Crescent Players presented the two act musical, “Godspell.” Directed and choreographed by Larry Nye, “Godspell”
Women’s soccer sets out on a winning streak
Bobby Martinez – Sports Reporter Southern Connecticut State University women’s soccer team has been on a tear this season. Coach Adam Cohen’s squad has been able to pass just about every test
An evening with Temple Grandin
Dylan Haviland – Special to the Southern News It was late at night and the auditorium in Engleman Hall bustled with activity. Members of the Board of Education and students alike conversed
Crescent Players take center stage as campus’s theatre club
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Forget about Glee for a minute. Southern Connecticut State University has its own group of singers, actors and dancers and they’re on the look out for
Annual Majors Expo invites students to explore options
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter In today’s shrinking job market, college degrees are more important now than ever before. Degrees give applicants the necessary leg up to succeed. The first step
Students find furry friends at pet therapy session in Farnham
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter They were running late, but it was worth the wait, said Kyle Thibodeau, senior video production major. “It’s always nice to get away from the daily
Clowns and Carnies: American Horror Story returns for Freak Show
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter “American Horror Story: Freak Show” premiered on Oct. 6th, 2014 for its fourth season. This season spotlights the usual American Horror Story staples such as Jessica
Southern Ice Owls lose to Quinnipiac Braves
Aaron Johnson – Sports Editor In their home opener, the Southern Ice Owls suffered a heart ache of a loss to the Quinnipiac Braves Friday night at the Northford Ice Pavilion. Going
Political experts educate students on elections
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter According to Jennifer Dineen, director of the University of Connecticut poll, polls are the basis of discussion and debate during elections. “Polls are descriptive, they are