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.
Connecticut’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.2 percent
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer Connecticut’s unemployment rate reached 5.2 percent in September, down 1.1 percent from September 2014 and lagging not too far behind the national rate of 5 percent. Between March 2008
President Papazian hosts a conversation with faculty and students
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer President Mary A. Papazian held a student and faculty discussion last week to give students, with questions and or concerns an opportunity for their voices to be heard. Papazian
Southern campus participates in Social Justice Week
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter The President’s Commission on Campus Climate and Inclusion recently held Southern Connecticut State University’s second annual Social Justice Week. The week began with the social media campaign, #owlsforjustice,
“It’s on Us” fest informs students of advocacy resources
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter The Violence Prevention, Victim Advocacy and Support Center (VPAS) at SCSU held an event called “It’s on Us” Fest during Social Justice Week, a week long program dedicated
Veteran’s Day Service honors those who make sacrifices to serve
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter The very first Veteran’s Day occurred 96 years ago, and was initially called Armistice Day, to honor the end of the First World War. We now celebrate the
Buley Library offering research grants to students
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter The Buley Library has announced that it will give out two undergraduate research grants. The two students who are awarded this grant will receive $500 each. All students
Future Senior Plans for Class of 2016
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter It is hard to believe SCSU students are in the final month of the fall semester. It is even harder for seniors to believe that graduation is right
GALLERY: SCSU students head to Boot Camp
Tyler Korponai – Photo Editor With the Thanksgiving break right around the corner, and finals soon afterwards, there’s less time left in the semester than most would realize. As a treat for students, either
Students coping with stress in honor of Stress Awareness Day
Anisa Jibrell – News Writer As the end of the semester nears and the harrowing reality of finals week approaches, students on campus look for ways to manage their stress and stay afloat. In
Increase in veteran students and Veteran’s Service Office at Southern
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter The time of year to honor our veterans who have graciously served our nation, be it in the most recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan or in wars