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.
University experts explain recent earthquakes in Connecticut
Photo Credit: Stuart Rankin Amy Kulikowski – Special to the Southern News The recent earthquakes in the Eastern Connecticut area have spurred interest and worry in locals. However, according to the Weston Observatory
Students react to President Obama’s State of the Union address
Photo Credit: NASA HQ PHOTO Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor Improving life for the middle class, free community college and reflecting on how far America has come. Those were some of the many
Tuition continues to climb as univeristy expenses rise
Photo Credit: Derek Torrellas Andreas Yilma – Special to the Southern News College students understand the importance to financially invest in their own futures. It doesn’t help when tuition has increased by
Health organization collaborates with students to help them quit smoking
Photo Credit:chris@APL Dylan Haviland – General Assignment Reporter In Engleman Hall, a Southern Connecticut State University group was deep into discussion on their experiences and history with tobacco products. Working together in
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Former SCSU instructor scheduled to appear in New London Superior Court
Josh Falcone – News Editor Last Oct. 8, a university English 110 class, watched as their instructor William Friskey was escorted from the classroom by some of his peers. Friskey had been
Frank Warren brings Post Secrets to Lyman Center
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter The secrets started pouring in 10 years ago and they have not stopped since. Post Secret is a continuous project which allows a community of people
Residence halls educate students during ‘No Means Yes but Harder’ program
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter One out of four women are predicted to be victims of sexual assault during their college career, according to the New York State Coalition Against Sexual
SCSU recognized in President’s Honor Roll for Community Service
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter There aren’t many honors higher that can be achieved by a university than to be recognized by the President of the United States. SCSU was acknowledged
Tutoring Center to open in Farnham Programming Space
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter SCSU’s staff is constantly looking for innovative ways to improve the student’s chances of being successful and their latest means of doing so is coming in