Campus community celebrates diversity
The event featured a range of performances, student organizations and food trucks, creating a space where students could engage with different cultures through shared experiences and traditions.
News Writer Victoria Cruz says goodbye
I always knew I was meant to be an Owl. But thank you for showing me what that really means. It has been a hoot.
Owls decide: beach or water park?
By Valentina Toro Features Editor Last one of the year! Everyone agrees about the beach. “I would say the beach because it’s more relaxing, and you can enjoy the sun.” Nursing major
Alternative ideas sought for spring concert
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor There is a large chance that the annual spring concert will not occur this year due to an inability to find cost-effective and exciting musical talent. “We have made
Pulitzer prize journalist discusses student debt
Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter Whether it is destroying the American dream or putting student’s futures on hold, it is something that many college students are familiar with: student debt. Two-time Pulitzer prize winning journalist
Reimbursement program helps student parents
Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter To help lessen the burden of being a student parent, the university now offers those who are eligible the opportunity to be partially reimbursed for their child care expenses while
Seminar focuses on climate change impact on marine life
Izzy Manzo—Copy Editor Climate change is impacting the development of sea creatures according to a presentation by Dianna Padilla of Stony Brook University on March 27. Padilla, a professor in the department
Southern hosts History Conference
Jacob Waring—Opinions & Features Editor Ancient burial grounds, militias in America and labor unions, all were some of the topics presented by students from the four Connecticut State Universities. The 2019 CSU
Humans of SCSU: Bringing the beat to campus
Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter Rose Mwambayi, a junior, a management and psychology major, is sharing her passion for dancing with the world. Mwambayi transferred to Southern for her second year of college from American
A rising Starbird takes flight
Ben Curry—Contributor Gun shots. Car accidents. Overdoses. Midterms. These are just a few things Arron Starbird, an emergency medical technician and full time Southern student, must deal with on a daily basis.
Women’s studies stitches #MeToo quilt
Alexandra Scicchitano—Online Editor The SCSU Healing Project #MeToo Quilt was born from the idea of the community coming together to heal from senseless hatred said Yi-Chun Tricia Lin, director and professor of
Looking back: Spring of 1998
Compiled from the Southern News archives by Michael Riccio, Managing Editor Students confess to fire alarm pranks Four students were placed on interim suspension for their involvement with pulling fire alarms in residence
Humane Society tells students to think in favor of cruelty-free options
Haljit Basuljevic—Reporter Deodorant, lotion and shampoo were positioned across the table as a poster portrayed the contrast between products that are and are not cruelty-free. The goal being for students to think