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.
Changes to Southern e-mail explained
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter Southern decided to remove the owls in students e-mails this past week. This change caused for much confusion, even though it shouldn’t have. John Jaser, Director of Systems
Winter Session sees 15.6 percent increase from last year
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter According to a recent post on her blog, President Mary Papazian stated that the overall head count for participants in Southern’s Winter Session program is up 15.6 percent
Finals Week and ending the semester strong
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer As finals week approaches and anxiety sets in, students begin to bury their heads in textbooks and write until they can’t write anymore. For some, test taking is a
Students voice their concerns to Board of Regents president
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer Students gathered in the Adanti Student Center ballroom on Monday, Dec. 1 to voice their concerns to the recently appointed president of the Board of Regents, Mark Ojakian. The
New Starbucks in Buley will not be accepting meal exchanges
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter On campus, the main place to grab a quick coffee is from Dunkin Donuts in the student center. Many students are familiar with the long lines and waiting for
President Papazian strives for zero carbon footprint
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter According to the Princeton Review, Southern Connecticut State University is among the top 332 schools in the country for sustainability. The Princeton Review is a popular service used
Board of Regents looking for architect for new building plan
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer The Board of Regents has begun its search for a new architect to breathe life into the building committee’s visions for the new home of the School of Health
Social Work Club collecting old clothes as first project
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer After beginning his obligatory 400-hour internship, senior social work major, Patrick Ferraro went to the social work club with an idea. Ferraro works under a caseworker at Marrakech Inc’s
New study abroad program heading to Laos
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter Southern’s Office of International Education is offering a new study abroad program that will be travelling to Laos this summer. Brendan Walsh, Assistant Director and Fulbright Coordinator in
Police Panel Discussion: “The people that I should trust the most, I’m afraid of”
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer A routine traffic stop can be a nerve-racking experience, even if you happen to be a probation officer for the state of Connecticut judicial branch. During a panel discussion