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.
Athletic department to host ‘Junior Day’ in May
Bobby Martinez – Sports Writer NEW HAVEN — Southern Connecticut State University’s athletic department will host “SCSU athletics junior day” May 3, 2014 from 9a.m to 12:30p.m. at Moore Field House. According
Recruited for basketball, Yerina chose baseball
Bobby Martinez – Sports Writer NEW HAVEN — Sophomore pitcher Mike Yerina received scholarship offers not only for baseball, but he also was just as good in basketball during his days at
Former TE Cunningham still eyeing NFL dream
Jennifer Hoffer – Sports Editor Former tight end for the Owls, Jerome Cunningham has not given up on his football dreams of someday playing professionally. Cunningham has had some experience with the
Crisis in Ukraine catches Southern Community attention
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Southern held a discussion panel about the problems in Ukraine last week, focusing on what has happened and what’s next for the country. News anchor Chris
Women’s conference confronts American ideals
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Southern’s annual Women Studies conference was back this year, this time with a focus on ecology, spirituality and sustainability. Now in its 21st year, President
Media representation of Greek Life sends wrong message
Alexander Roberts – Special to the Southern News Although he is not involved with a fraternity, Markus Lake, sophomore human performance major, said ‘Animal House’ and similar films give Greek Life a negative
Marijuana dispensaries coming to Connecticut
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter Connecticut is probably the strictest of the 20 states that have implemented the selling of medical marijuana, said Michael Lawlor, Under Secretary for Criminal Justice Policy
Letterman leaves Late Night
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter After 4,010 episodes as the host of the Late Show and over 30 years of experience as a host on late night television, David Letterman announced
Jamila’s Celebrity Jibber Jabber: Real life Barbie and Ken?
Jamila Young – Arts & Entertainment Editor As if the human Barbie’s existence wasn’t crazy enough, her thoughts are even crazier! Valeria Lukyanova is her real name, and
Southern community comes together for ‘The Big Event’
Aaron Johnson – General Assignment Reporter NEW HAVEN – Sunny skies, warm temperature, and a slight breeze made for perfect weather for the Southern Connecticut State University “Big Event.” The Big Event