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Anne Marie Lagnese — Staff Writer In a society where Facebook now has millions of active users and Twitter has recently come onto the map as a social networking tool, many alumni

SIMONE VIRZI — News Writer One Southern professor was recently recognized for her work at the university, particularly with First-Year Experience. Nicole Henderson, associate professor of English and director of Southern’s FYE,

RYAN MORGAN — Managing Editor For the fifth year in a row, Beta Mu Sigma is hosting Jail N Bail at Southern to raise money for Special Olympics CT. In the past,

Stephany Kaufman — Staff Writer Not all college students choose to study abroad. However, Michael Schindel recommends that everyone take advantage of the opportunity. “I encourage all students to study abroad for

JEFF NOWAK—Editor-In-Chief— A 10-year-old stood in line to collect the first of what was sure be a collection of Little League hats, the mandatory stepping stone that would inevitably set the stage

 Stephany Kaufman — Staff Writer Shutting off lights, watch­ing less TV, taking shorter showers, and hang-drying clothes are just some ways that Southern students can help their residence halls win the campus conservation

 Kristina James — Staff Writer The room filled with laughter as Nicole Velazquez described the playlist she listened to in high school to put her­self to sleep. “I can remember, it was like

  Simone Virzi — News Writer If a Southern student is in the mood for soda or water, fruit snacks, pita chips or chocolate, they can easily slip $1 or change into the

 RYAN MORGAN — Managing Editor For the first time in nearly a decade, Southern’s undergraduate commencement ceremony has a new home. This year’s graduation will be held at the Webster Bank Arena

 Simone Virzi — News Writer For the last three years, one Southern student has been grow­ing his beard during the NHL playoffs for his favorite team—the Pittsburgh Penguins—for Beard-A-Thon. This year, senior