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.
Annual SCSU Career Fair sees big turnout
Taylor Nicole Richards – News Writer This year’s Career Fair boasted 101 employers and companies set up with an interest in Southern students. There were so many employers represented that tables spilled out into
SCSU and Misconduct Training
Melissa Nunez – General Assignment Reporter Incoming freshman were exposed to a more efficient version of Haven’s sexual misconduct training, while all faculty and staff are required to complete the updated training by
SCSU sees 77 percent increase in freshman applications
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter For the past three years, Southern has seen a large increase in the numbers of freshmen applicants to the university. However, to understand why there has been an
Facebook Safety Check in times of emergency
Taylor Nicole Richards – News Writer In 2014, Facebook launched a feature called “Safety Check” that allows users to notify loved ones of their safety in moments of emergency. If a natural disaster or
Belgium attacks and their impact on the rest of the world
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter Only two weeks ago, much of the Western world was shocked by a terror attack in the city of Brussels, Belgium, where bombs were set off in the
Walk and panel shine light on sexual violence
Tyler Korponai – Photo Editor On Thursday, March 31, the Women’s Studies program welcomed all to join an open discussion about topics often swept aside to the peripherals of our attention. “Our main
Lights Out: Power Outage on Southern’s campus
Jene Thomas – News Editor No lights, no class. The Southern Alert Emergency System sent out an email around 10 a.m. on March 30 that announced the school would be closed due to a
Update on Southern’s gender inclusive housing
Taylor Nicole Richards – News Writer Next fall students will see quite a few new updates to housing and the room selection process for those planning to live on campus. Residence Life recently sent
Students discuss tuition increase set for Fall
Alex Palmieri – General Assignment Reporter Plans call for a five percent increase at all of the state universities in Connecticut, aside from the University of Connecticut. Even community college tuitions will be increased
Pet Therapy Thursdays can help relieve stress
Tyler Korponai – Photo Editor College is a stressful time, and that’s why Counseling Services and the Wellness Center have teamed up to bring pet therapy to Southern as a regular service. “I work