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.
Choose your words wisely
Ali Iacono – Lifestylist – “Your mother would be ashamed of your decisions.” As the words violently paraded their way out of his filthy trap, they transformed themselves into a sharp knife; its
Car accidents on campus continue to be an issue
Robin Glynn – General Assignment Reporter – Reported accidents on campus are rare, but they do occur, with incidents occurring as recently as this semester. “There are approximately 50 accidents a year,” said
Lacrosse opens season with loss to St. Thomas Aquinas
Aaron Johnson Staff Writer The SCSU women’s lacrosse team opened up the 2013 campaign Tuesday afternoon at Jess Dow Field. The Owls fell to the St. Thomas Aquinas Spartans by a score
Essentials in women’s fashion
Kendra Baker – Staff Writer – While indulging in retail therapy, the words “basics” or “essentials” make most of us think “boring, mundane clothing” since the items found under these categories are usually
The most stressful decision in college: Choosing a major
Kelsey Mix – Copy Editor – Let me ask you something: When did you experience that moment when you knew what you wanted to do for the rest of your life? Which major
Southern gathers to discuss Sandy Hook support
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter – In the aftermath of the terrible tragedy at the Sandy Hook Elementary School last December, the community at Southern have been gathering ideas to help the
Owls baseball wraps up roadtrip with two victories
Jennifer Hoffer – Sports Writer – While finishing up their last few games in Fort Pierce, Fla., the Owls baseball team picked up two wins against Merrimack College and the University of Pittsburgh
How black and white are reality shows?
Courtney Silva – Special to the Southern News – She’s hoping they’re all color blind—she’s pretty, she’s smart, she’s appearing to have all the qualities of a successful participant, except for one, she’s
To label or not to label? Why genetically modified foods are such a big deal
Mackenzie Hurlbert – Copy Editor – There’s been a lot of debate over the labeling of genetically modified (GM) foods lately. The GM stamp has such a largely negative connotation around it, but
Has American Idol run its course?
Robin Glynn – General Assignment Reporter – While American Idol has catapulted Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry to success and Jennifer Hudson to an Oscar win, has American Idol finally run