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Lena Dunham, a writer and director, and Naomi Fry, staff writer at The New Yorker speaking at FAMESICK: An Evening of Stories and Togetherness in the John Lyman Center on Friday, May 1. Photos by Wade Barillaro
05/06/2026

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
Interim President Sandra Bulmer leading the Town Hall meeting in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom on Friday, May 1. Photo by Victoria Cruz
05/06/2026

Town Hall meeting confronts growing deficit and budget

The highest cost is expected to be the upcoming faculty raises, estimated at around $6 million.
Reusable pads made by students in the Makerspace room that will be sent to communities in Madagascar. Photo by Brianna Wallen
05/06/2026

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.
photo courtesy | southernctowls.com Stacy Pouliot finished the season batting .275 with 18 RBI’s.

Softball drops final game

Jennifer Hoffer – Sports Writer – The Owls softball team finished their regular season up this past weekend, ending with a record of 29-19. To finish the season, the girls took three out
05/01/2013
amanda brail | news reporter Shanley McClave, the head chair of the Big Event planning committee.

The Big Event is back at SCSU

Amanda Brail – News Reporter – The Big Event takes place at over 75 campuses across the nation every year and, according to the event’s official website, Southern Connecticut State University has been
04/30/2013
photo courtesy | southernct.edu Diane Morgenthaler, the Wellness Center Director, provided information to students on how to stay healthy at the Health and Wellness Fair on April 25.

The health and wellness fair provides tips for students

Amanda Brail – New Reporter – Dr. Diane Morgenthaler, director of the Wellness Center at SCSU, said that if one was to judge the success of the Annual Health and Wellness Fair in
04/30/2013
The 2013 men’s lacrosse team finished their season 1-10. They finished last in the PCLL division II bracket.

Owls clipped in final game

Courtney Silva – Staff Writer – Turf grass stains on the uniforms, black eye makeup marked up on the faces, sweat running in the eyes, and the pain and exhaustion from fighting is
04/30/2013
photo courtesy | southernctowls.com A.J. Guerra placed third in the hammer-throw at 60.69 meters.

Owls place third at UConn Classic

Robin Glynn – General Assignment Reporter – Southern Connecticut State University men’s track and field team, which is currently ranked tenth nationally,  had five first-places finishes to give the Owls a lead during
04/30/2013
photo courtesy | Southernctowls.com Van Alphen finished the 2013 season 7-4 with 84 strikeouts.

Freshman standout

Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter – Southern Owls Freshman pitcher, Jessica Van Alphen, has helped the Owls succeed on field this season, which was Van Alphen’s first with the team. Before joining
04/30/2013
photo courtesy | Southernctowls.com In game one of the double-header against AIC, Steve Landell tallied his first win after allowing six hits through six innings. He struck out 12 batters.

Owls take two of three from AIC

Jennifer Hoffer – Sports Writer – The Owls baseball team took three out of four games this past week after struggling the week before. The Owls had a one game set against Adelphi
04/29/2013
photo courtesy | southernctowls.com The Owls gymnastics team participated in an event called, “Operation Give.” The team collected items for the armed forces.

Gymnastics gives back with Operation Give

Mackenzie Hurlbert – General Assignment Reporter – Southern’s gymnastics team participated in an event titled Operation Give recently to benefit US troops stationed overseas. The team has participated in the drive many times
04/29/2013
photo courtesy| facebook.com The seventh annual Jail N Bail took place April 23 in the academic quad.

Jail N Bail raises money for Special Olympics

Juliemar Ortiz – Special to the Southern News –  When he looked around the academic quad, even though it was cold and the wind was blowing, he saw a lot of smiling faces,
04/29/2013
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