Owls seize victory from Monroe
The Owls win the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 10.
University unveils tribute to Tim Quill
After his passing earlier this year, the university has dedicated a new sign to Swimming and Diving Head Coach Tim Quill.
‘Pep Rally’ sparks blue and white pride
In celebration of Homecoming, students were able to join together for 'Pep Rally' on Thursday, Oct. 8.
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
Future owls are welcomed at Accepted Student’s Day
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Southern hosted its Accepted Student’s Day to welcome prospective students to its campus. The new buildings and facilities were its main selling point, President Mary Papazian, Ph.D.
Students respond to minimum wage increase
Aaron Johnson – General Assignment Reporter Connecticut has become the first state in the country to raise the minimum wage pay from the previous federal wage of $7.25 an hour to $10.10 an
Students brush up on skills at career fair
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Southern’s annual Career Fair was back last week, attracting both local and national companies, including public schools, Five Guys, and the FBI. Over 80 companies attended the
Southern completes another RecycleMania contest
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter Recently Southern Connecticut State University completed the 2014 RecycleMania competition, the contest took place from Feb. 2 to March 29. RecycleMania is an eight-week contest where schools
Southern explores a tobacco free environment
Jared Kilkenny – Special to the Southern News In 2011, with the removal of campus gazebos from the SCSU campus, sheltered areas where cigarette smokers could carry out their habits declined. If the
Southern’s philanthropy program continues to build
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Southern’s Division of Institutional Advancement has seen a rise in the number of students helping to give back to Southern’s community. Through events and activities, the
Southern holds second annual E-Waste drive
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter Recently Southern Connecticut State University held an electronic waste collection drive as part of RecycleMania. The drive allowed the community to drop off old electronic equipment at
Students overlook option to test out of class
Jared Kilkenny – Special to the Southern News According to the SCSU website, almost every department at SCSU, including psychology and business, offers an option to test out or receive a waiver for