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.
NFL’s Roger Goodell does more harm than good
Aaron Johnson – Sports Editor Hip-hop legend Nas once wrote that all he needed was one mic, one beat, and one stage to have his face on the front page. Pretty sure
Dr. Breslin Works to Preserve Long Island Sound and Educate Students
Anisa Jibrell – General Assignment Reporter Just off the coast of Branford, Connecticut among the Thimble Islands, lies a five-acre island in a discreet location dotted with rich ecology and wildlife, that
Former Coach Jim O’Brien tied for most wins in program history
Aaron Johnson – Sports Editor Former Southern Connecticut State University women’s soccer and current Fairfield University head coach Jim O’Brien is tied for most wins in program history at 96. A former
Southern Owls lineman won’t let diabetes hold him back
Diane Lazarus – Special to the Southern News The moist, hot breeze stiffly grazed Wes Crowell’s uniform while he and his teammates jogged out to Jess Dow Field. The SCSU Owls football
Movie Review: Edge of Tomorrow
As 2014 pulls to a close, one can say that Sci-Fi truly dominated the box office. With a lineup of juggernaut films to hit the theaters such as, “Captain America: The Winter
Students watch documentary ‘Orphans of the Genocide’
Xavier Lassiter – Arts & Entertainment Editor Addressing an audience, in a student center devoid of students, he made his point clear: his film wasn’t for them. “The film was not made
Louis Deluca Advises Students How to Budget
For some students, managing money, including financial aid can be a nightmare. Between refund checks, loan names, interest rates and account information, students often make crucial mistakes in the loan lending process.
Sexual Policy Outlined in Course Syllabi
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Recent additions to the fall syllabi at Southern Connecticut State University have caused a stir around the campus. Before, a syllabus contained the professor’s office room
Field hockey team fights hard, loses 4-3
Aaron Johnson – Sports Editor A cool breeze blew through Jess Dow Field on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University this past Friday as the Southern field hockey fell to Franklin
President Obama Addresses the Nation about ISIS
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter President Barack Obama addressed the nation on Wednesday regarding possible airstrikes on Iraq and Syria in response to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)