Weekend van serivce brings students to local hotspots
By Brianna Wallen News Editor Students now have a new and convenient way to get off campus on the weekends. Thanks to a new collaboration with the Office of Residence Life, a
Regional Water Authority visits campus
By Brianna Wallen News Editor The world of public utilities plays a crucial role in maintaining the infrastructure that supports everyday life and the “Special One-Time Session: ‘A Day with the RWA!’”
Students voice concerns about fall housing selection
By Brianna Wallen News Editor As the fall semester approaches, students are beginning to secure their housing for next year. Those who paid their housing deposits on time had the opportunity to
Food Pantry sees growth in usage
Braden Saint Val – News Writer So far this semester, the food pantry at the Wintergreen building has seen great success. Graduate Intern Victoria Ibitoye said that hundreds of students come to
Arts League voices opinion on buildings
Jay’Mi Vazquez – News Editor The Students Arts League protested the new school of business and the university for lack of updates in the Earl Hall arts building on campus. The protest
Board of Regents approves new master’s program
Braden Saint-Val – Contributor This past September, the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Board of Regents approved a new master’s degree-granting program for occupational therapy in the College of Health and Human
University receives $3.2 million NSF grant
Jay’Mi Vazquez- News Editor The university has received a five-year $3.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to retain and recruit racial groups currently underrepresented in studying science, technology, engineering and
OCPD aids students in after-college life
Ali Fernand – Managing Editor Students on campus are often thinking about their future beyond university. The Office of Career and Professional Development, OCPD, has recently made big changes to help students
Planetarium adds new projectors, opportunities
Bradon Cortés – Contributor In a celestial fusion of education, the Physics Department opened the doors of the planetarium to the southern community to show off the new digital planetarium projector. Elliot
Students voice opinions on college tuition
Jay’Mi Vazquez – News Editor The average cost of college in Conn. Is $14,549 dollars for in-state tuition and fees. At Southern, the average cost after aid is $18,231. Students and faculty
University Recognized in Latest College Rankings
Braden Saint-Val – Contributor In the U.S. News and World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Colleges Rankings, the university has been acknowledged for its performance as a leading public institution in the Northeast. These
Smith addresses plans to combat deficit
Jaylen Carr – Editor-in-Chief Ali Fernand – Managing Editor The university is facing a deficit in the budget, threatening the institution to make tough decisions. However, Interim President Dwayne Smith assured that
Soto shares his journey, celebrates Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month
Jay’Mi Vazquez – News Editor The 15th annual empowering lives event about Latinos driving prosperity power and progress in America had Chris Soto, senior advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Education sharing