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.
Search for university provost continues with students
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Having students participate in the selection process for a new provost is key to Southern’s success, according to SCSU student John Eno after attending an open forum with
Shining light on cancer research from Dr. Sarah Crawford
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter Dr. Sarah Crawford has been a Biology professor at SCSU for the past 20 years and has spent the last 15 of those years dedicating her time
Tongues out and tails wagging to bring out relaxation
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Farnham’s basement was converted into a room full of wagging tails and playful barks as therapy dogs were brought in to help de-stress students in the run-up to
Awareness present but not enough student support
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer College campuses nationwide don’t do enough to implement laws on sexual harassment, according to Madison Breuer from SCSU’s Women’s Center. “It’s a giant problem especially on college campuses
Two SCSU professors take their writing skills to the books
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer People wait for a muse to fulfill their dreams, but there’s no such thing, according to Communications professor, Frank Tavares. “There’s occasional moments of inspiration and grab it
SCSU’s first December graduate commencement
Aaron Johnson – General Assignment Reporter For the first time ever, Southern Connecticut State University is having two separate graduation commencements. The first of which will be this December at the John Lyman
The Iron Path to a brighter future by helping others
Jennifer Hoffer – Sports Editor After his father’s funeral, Alex Audet said he struggled with life at hand and wasn’t sure what to do with himself. He said he knew he wanted to
The keys to success from a ‘Front Row’ experience
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Every study shows students who sit in the front row get more out of lessons than those at the back, according to author, businessman, and award-winning speaker, Jon
Students weigh in on dining options on campus
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Students are lining up with plastic plates, eying up today’s options before filtering out to the seating area. On the way in there’s hamburgers and chips a plenty,
Lower drinking age: road to responsibility or increase in binge
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Lowering the drinking age in America would lead to more students binge drinking, according to sophomore Kyle Krajick. “All that would do is give kids an excuse to