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.
Southern’s NAACP hosts Labor Day BBQ
SCSU’s NAACP hosted a Labor Day BBQ on the Academic Quad on September 1. Members of the college chapter invited all students to join them to kick off the new semester. Maya
45 Things to Do Before You Graduate
1. Attend Welcome Weekend in the fall 2. Sit in the Blue Crew section at a basketball game 3. Try Bar’s mashed potato
‘Take Back the Night’ shines light on sexual violence
Xavier Lassiter – Special to the Southern News Five minutes separated a ballroom of raucous, chatty college students from a silent, anxious assembly. Each student surveyed the room, waiting for the other to
Senator visits to discuss student concerns
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Southern’s Organization for Latin American Students was joined by the United States Senator for Connecticut, Richard Blumenthal, for a discussion on issues that impact students such as immigration,
New feminism campaign aims to break traditional ideals
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer A campaign that started at Duke University has come to Southern, raising awareness for feminism, according to graduate assistant at the women’s studies program Tiffany Trowbridge-Bernard. “The aim
Students plan for a summer with travel and academics in mind
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer As classes come to an end this week and the four month holiday begins for those who aren’t graduating, the Southern News is taking a look at the
A closer look at workplace discrimination
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Since the Equal Pay Act signed by President Kennedy in 1963, the push for equal pay has been rising. Yet even today in 2014, a wage gap
Crisis in Ukraine catches Southern Community attention
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Southern held a discussion panel about the problems in Ukraine last week, focusing on what has happened and what’s next for the country. News anchor Chris
Women’s conference confronts American ideals
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Southern’s annual Women Studies conference was back this year, this time with a focus on ecology, spirituality and sustainability. Now in its 21st year, President
Media representation of Greek Life sends wrong message
Alexander Roberts – Special to the Southern News Although he is not involved with a fraternity, Markus Lake, sophomore human performance major, said ‘Animal House’ and similar films give Greek Life a negative