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
Professors Talk about diversity
Jessica Guerrucci – Editor-in-Chief Desteny Maragh – Reporter An hour of virtual anti-bias and critical race theory teaching featured 10 professors who spoke on the issues of diversity, equity and anti-bias training.
Wright to leave university
Desteny Maragh – Reporter ,Jermaine Wright, vice president of Student Affairs, will be leaving after working with the university for two years. “I have really enjoyed my time at Southern and being
SGA discusses updated pass/fail policy
Desteny Maragh – Reporter The Student Government Association discussed the pass/fail policy and what it means for students at their weekly meeting. “The university has approved the pass/fail policy with a 41
Students mental health impacted by pandemic
Sofia Rositani – Arts & Entertainment Editor Since COVID-19 struck last spring semester, students have been slowly adapting to online courses, but according to the Director of Counseling Services Nick Pinkerton, there
Final beam raised and set in place
Jessica Guerrucci – Editor-in-Chief The last beam for the steel structure of the future Health and Human Services building was placed with a tree on topa nod to “sturdy and lasting craftmanship”
COVID-19 cases rising
Donovan Wilson – Reporter COVID-19 cases are beginning to rise in Connecticut, with positivity rates above two percent. Last week, the university reported a .52 percent positivity rate. In recent weeks, Connecticut
Expectations change in online classes
Abby Epstein – News Editor A new environment requires new expectations. Professors had to rethink, and students had to learn, the etiquette of online classes. “I don’t think the expectations I’m beginning
SGA dedicates time to leadership and connection
Desteny Maragh – Reporter SGA President and history major Sarah Gossman, a junior, announced that the organization is teaming up with the Office of Student Conduct to host an event for Election
Changes made to dining ‘to-go’ system
Donovan Wilson – Reporter Trial and error is a major component of the current COVID-19 landscape and the to-go system at Connecticut Hall is going through the same process. “Students were taking
SGA reflects on registration
Desteny Maragh – Reporter At this past Student Government Association weekly body meeting, the new class of 2024 representatives were sworn in. SGA President Sarah Gossman lead the meeting and told each