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.
Southern sees the creation of meditation club on campus
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter Recently Southern saw the formation of a new campus club, a club that hopes to discuss along with spread the strong power of meditation. Senior, David Kowal,
Black History in entertainment
Jamila Young – Arts & Entertainment Editor Nat King Cole – First African-American Network television show host Oprah Winfrey – First African-American Female television host Robert Johnson -First African-American Billionaire (Founder of
Celebrity news vs. world news: What do people care about more?
Austin Smith – Special to the Southern News Every day the press publishes a variety of different news stories covering several topics. World news, local news, business, sports, and entertainment are the news
Get to know Southern’s branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Aaron Johnson – General Assignment Reporter The Southern Connecticut State University branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has striven to follow the organization’s mission statement: “To ensure
Students have mixed responses to this year’s Spring Concert performer: Sage the Gemini and IamSu
Diane Lazarus – Special to the Southern News Word around campus is that up and coming west coast rapper Sage the Gemini and supporting artist IamSu will be performing at SCSU for the
Will you be making New Year’s resolutions this year?
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter “New year, new me,” has to be one of the biggest clichés that I hear used by people when every year begins to wind down in
To get a credit card or avoid the hassle?
Natalie Barletta – Special to the Southern News Getting a credit card is a milestone in our lives. It stands for freedom, the ability to buy whatever we want whenever we may want
DIY: Cinnamon bun bites!
Melanie Sabol – Copy Editor With the first full week of school under out belts, there is no easy way to accept that the semester has fully started once again. That means that
Southern showcases the Owls during the pep rally
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Sports are an integral part of Southern, with students coming out to support the different teams and athletes on campus. “Sports are a huge deal here,” said
Robert DeMezzo named director of Residence Life
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer With Southern holding a special place in his heart, Robert DeMezzo is the new director of Residence Life. “Being a Southern student myself,” said DeMezzo, “I’ve been here