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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.

Martin Luther King Jr. honored with music

KRISTINA JAMES — Special to Southern News A hush fell over the crowd as Jonathan Blanchard sang the first bars of the Negro Spiritual “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.” Seconds later, Southern’s ballroom
02/14/2012

Owls ranked third

ANDREW ANASTASIO — Special to Southern News The crack of the wooden bat along with the pop of the catcher’s mitt echoed in the bitter, cold winter air Wednesday afternoon as the
02/14/2012

Owls make it nine in a row

 PAT LONGOBARDI — Sports Writer The Southern women’s swimming and diving team is getting hot at the right time and proved just how deep they can go. The Owls won their ninth
02/14/2012

The secret to the Owls success

PAULA CAPUTO — General Assignment Reporter As the Southern Owls swim season concludes, head coach Tim Quill has once again proven he can take two teams filled with promising athletes and mold
02/14/2012

Sports Commentary: Out with the Old

JEFF NOWAK — Editor-in-Chief With the cold, dark month of February seeming to stretch endlessly before them, the UConn men’s basketball team has become a very visible bruise on an otherwise highly
02/14/2012

Sports Commentary: Dear Rex and Co.

PETE PAGUAGA — Sports Editor Dear New York Jets fans, I would like to congratulate you as fans and your organization on winning your third consecutive Super Bowl championship. What a magical
02/14/2012

Catching up with an Ice Owl

HEATHER FRANCI — Special to the Southern News Gliding backwards on ice faster than others can ice skate looking forward is no easy feat as Mike Penna once learned at an early
02/14/2012
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