News- Page 185

Clenching a fist and pounding it into the palm of her left hand, Gloria Alicea spoke about how passionate she is about her teaching career and the obstacles she’s overcome as an

CHRISTIAN CARRION  — Staff Writer Taking a tour of Southern’s campus during the various seasons would reveal many scenes of beauty. Whether natural, historical or architectural. Now  students, staff and faculty can

REBECCA BAINER — General Assignments Reporter Southern is currently in the midst of the reaccreditation process that takes place every 10 years by the commission on institutions of higher education of the New

CHRISTIAN CARRION — Staff Writer Anthony Acevedo was one of 350 U.S. soldiers captured by the German forces during World War II. Together, he and the prisoners worked 12-hour days digging tunnels for

BRITTANY MONTAGUE — Staff Writer The amount of women each year that do not use contraception: 3 million; the percentage of unplanned pregnancies because of not using contraception: 47 percent; the amount

MELISSA CHICKER— News Writer A new Doctor’s of Education degree (Ed. D) in nursing education may soon be offered at Southern as part of a new venture with Western Connecticut State University. The

LAURA CUCURELLO — Staff Writer To make a loving relationship work, according to students at Southern Connecticut State University like junior Brian Thompson, it involves dedication, respect and trust; not every couple follows

REBECCA BAINER— General Assignments Reporter In an attempt to help the environment and keep a promise to a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2050, Southern’s campus is now taking advantage of a