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
Convocation welcomes new students
Ali Fernand – Managing Editor The new first-year students at the university have begun. Faculty senate and select seniors gave an official welcome at Convocation, led by new Interim President Dwayne Smith.
Food Court hours extended for both in-person, delivery
Jay’Mi Vazquez – News Editor The Adanti Student Center will be staying open later hours for Tres Habaneros and The Grill. From Monday through Thursday, the Adanti Student Center will be staying
President Smith excited to have students back
Jay’Mi Vazquez – News Editor Since June 2023, Dr.Dwayne Smith officially became the Interim President of Southern. Smith immersed himself in the school’s culture, getting involved with student organizations and events and
‘Mental Health First Aid’ courses on campus
Jaylen Carr – Sports Editor Hosted by the Wellbeing Center, staff member Tracy Stuardi taught three courses last week, dubbed ‘Mental Health First Aid,’ for students and faculty members on campus to
Remembering the Holocaust in Buley
Jaylen Carr – Sports Editor In the lobby of the Buley Library, the Holocaust exhibition featured books, videos, photos, and souvenirs of victims who died and those who sacrificed their lives to
Student opinions on President Joe departure
Ali Fernand – Feature Editor With the departure of President Joe Bertolino, students are wondering what university life will be like next semester. “I am disheartened by President Joe leaving, especially since
Honoring disability activist Judy Huemann
Jaylen Carr– Sports Editor The university Women’s and Gender Studies department hosted a ceremony to honor disability rights movement leader Judy Heumann by inviting disability rights activists and showing her trailblazing movements
History of the Latino Community lecture with Juan González
Jaylen Carr – Sports Editor Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Juan González spoke to students and faculty about how the media has covered the Latino community in the past. Associate Professor and
Inspector General discusses criminal law
Jaylen Carr – Sports Editor Connecticut’s first Inspector General, Robert Devlin Jr., came to the university to talk to the sociology and criminology club members and students interested in criminal law. “It
Blood Drive open due to blood shortage
Jaylen Carr – Sports Editor With the help of some volunteers and staff, the American Red Cross came to the university to host a blood drive with hopes of helping with the