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.
Guess what week it is? Guess what Week. It. Is? HUMP WEEK!
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter The midterms are coming! The midterms are coming! In arguably the most stressful time of the semester next to finals, college students need outlets to maintain their
First ever OwlTHON on Southern’s campus
Aaron Johnson – General Assignment Reporter For the first time ever Greek Life hosted OWL-thon this past Friday night in the Michael J. Adanti Student Center. The event raised over $5,500 for
Album review: ‘AM’ – Arctic Monkeys
Kelsey Mix – Online Editor/Copy Editor The Arctic Monkeys are an indie rock group from England that have been around since 2002, but recently their new album ‘AM’ has been circulating around the
High school students spark book series
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Author, speaker, and high school teacher Daniel Blanchard said more needs to be done to help struggling teenagers in inner city schools. “A lot of the inner city
Southern celebrates Chinese New Year
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter Southern Connecticut State University recently celebrated the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Horse, on campus in an event sponsored by the Chinese Student Club,
Nonviolence training coming to SCSU next month
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Nonviolence training, where people learn how to deal with violence in communities through non-violent measures, will be offered at Southern for the first time in March.
Different focuses on health for heart month
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer February is the official American Heart Month and to help raise awareness for the different ways to keep a healthy heart, Southern organized a heart fair for
Liberal Studies: the buffet of college classes
Jared Kilkenny – Special to the Southern News Thanks to the rising popularity of a unique degree program at SCSU, the term “a la carte” pertains to more than just culinary arts majors.
Colleges Against Cancer’s annual Relay for Life kickoff
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter Students gathered in the ballroom to register for the annual Relay for Life event, where people raise money and awareness for Cancer by either making a donation,
West Indian Society keeps their Caribbean culture alive
Jamila Young – Arts & Entertainment Editor Whether you are a student of Caribbean descent, or if you just want to learn about the culture, the West Indian Society (WIS) is the organization