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.
Students unknowingly dealing with social anxiety
Michelle Hennessy – News Reporter Around 15 million American adults suffer from social anxiety disorder with symptoms that can interfere significantly with daily routines, occupational performance or social life. Thus, making it
A closer look at Professor Tricia Lin’s transition
Kiera Blake – Special to the Southern News Transitioning from studying English with little background in Women’s Studies to a director position in Southern Connecticut State University’s Women’s Studies department with a drive
Commuter population effects school weather closing
Michelle Hennessy – News Reporter Southern closes for bad weather more often because of the large number of commuters that makes up the student body, according to Southern’s director of Public
‘The Avengers’ themed leadership retreat
Kelsey Mix – Online Editor/Copy Editor This year’s leadership retreat focused around a theme based off of the movie “The Avengers.” Every fall and winter, the leadership retreat committee made up of Southern students
The constant struggle of internet addiction
Rachel Forst – Special to the Southern News Hearing the ping noise of a notification go off and then having to check Facebook every five minutes while trying to study for a test
DIY: Holiday decorating!
Melanie Sabol – Copy Editor With finals happening right as we speak, it can be quickly forgotten that the holidays are upon us. Don’t lose any of the holiday spirit by being cooped
Things to do this winter season to stay busy
Melanie Sabol – Copy Editor Finals are almost over, and that means that we are one step closer to winter break. This means that for almost a month there is no homework and
Coach Stroll names women’s track captains
Bobby Martinez – Sports Writer NEW HAVEN — As a former student athlete at numerous Division I universities, womens track and field head coach Melissa Stoll had to make a decision on
Ice Owls get first win on their home ice in shootout
Matt Cilbrith – Special to the Southern News NEW HAVEN—Excitement, chaos, drama and many more words could be used to describe the Southern Owls game versus the University of Albany Great Danes.
Owls fall to 1-2 in conference after loss to Saint Rose
Aaron Johnson – General Assignment Reporter NEW HAVEN – The Southern Connecticut State University women’s basketball team fell to 4-3 on the season – 1-2 in conference – after losing to the