Lantern flies invade campus
With the return of lantern flies taking over campus, students and faculty discuss the debate over what to do regarding the insects.
NABA helps launch student careers
The National Association of Black Accountants held an internship application bootcamp for students to get students a foot in the door when it comes to their career.
Owls Decide: Yankees or Red Sox?
By: Mackenzie Byerlee Features Editor “Red Sox, because my friend is a fan.” Nursing major Cielo Garzón, a freshman “Neither, I’m not a baseball fan; I play basketball.” Biotechnology major Titus Graham,
Southern completes another RecycleMania contest
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter Recently Southern Connecticut State University completed the 2014 RecycleMania competition, the contest took place from Feb. 2 to March 29. RecycleMania is an eight-week contest where schools
Southern explores a tobacco free environment
Jared Kilkenny – Special to the Southern News In 2011, with the removal of campus gazebos from the SCSU campus, sheltered areas where cigarette smokers could carry out their habits declined. If the
A night of no worries at RHA’s Pajama Karaoke Night
Aaron Johnson – General Assignment Reporter Laughs, singing, and stuffed bears were all on display during Friday’s Pajama Karaoke Night, sponsored by RHA. The event took place in the Farnham Programming Space and
Active Minds sheds light on mental illness on campus
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter The Southern Connecticut State University chapter of Active Minds has the goal of helping change the way mental illness is perceived on and around the university’s
Students explore the ‘Tunnel of Oppression’
Aaron Johnson – General Assignment Reporter Stepping into another person’s shoes can almost always be an eye-opening experience. By getting the opportunity to see how other people are treated based off things
A night of fun at the Heritage Ball
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter It’s always a good time when everyone can come out to dance and get fly, said Malcolm Stanley, senior music major, after the 2014 Legends
What do Southern students think about spring?
“What Spring?” – Emily Derynoski “Do you mean Sprin-ter?” – David Trapasso “Spring is just a little taste of what Summer will be.” – Rachel Noto “Can’t wait for the trees to bloom. The scenery
New gender identity terms blur the line between genders
Natalie Barletta – Special to the Southern News Recently, one of my best friends opened up to me and told me that they were deciding to become gender queer. They’ve been wrestling with
College is what you make it, make it something worth remembering
Emma Judy – Special to the Southern News When I was in high school I wasn’t involved on campus at all. I had a picture in my mind of the one places I
Internships may be tedious, but they are essential
Alexander Roberts – Special to the Southern News Internships have both pros and cons associated with them and can be helpful because of the background experience earned, says Andrew Frentress, junior political science