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.
The Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4, the battle is on
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter Late last month, Sony and Microsoft reignited the age old console war with the release of their next-gen systems, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and
SPDC showcases various genres of dance
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter The Symphonic Pulse Dance Company has made their presence felt on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University with their numerous performances at multiple university events.
Lights, camera, action: A look at the Crescent Players
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignments Writer People who love theater cannot stay away, said Katherine Sedlock, the president and a member of the Crescent Players for the past four years. Sedlock said the
Black Friday: To participate in the chaos of it or not?
Rachel Forst – Special to the Southern News The holiday season is almost here, with Thanksgiving just passing us, that meant time to relax, spend time with family, catch up on missed assignments,
One Direction album review: ‘Midnight Memories’
Kelsey Mix – Online Editor/Copy Editor The day has come! One Direction has released their third album titled “Midnight Memories” and the hype for this album is bigger than the past two by
SCSU’s first December graduate commencement
Aaron Johnson – General Assignment Reporter For the first time ever, Southern Connecticut State University is having two separate graduation commencements. The first of which will be this December at the John Lyman
The Iron Path to a brighter future by helping others
Jennifer Hoffer – Sports Editor After his father’s funeral, Alex Audet said he struggled with life at hand and wasn’t sure what to do with himself. He said he knew he wanted to
The keys to success from a ‘Front Row’ experience
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Every study shows students who sit in the front row get more out of lessons than those at the back, according to author, businessman, and award-winning speaker, Jon
Incident of hazing in NFL causes concern
Jennifer Hoffer – Sports Editor For the past few weeks Miami Dolphins players Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin have been in the news because of a “hazing” incident that had happened not
Students weigh in on dining options on campus
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Students are lining up with plastic plates, eying up today’s options before filtering out to the seating area. On the way in there’s hamburgers and chips a plenty,