Fashion show promotes body positivity
By Victoria Cruz Contributor On April 14 in the Adanti Student Center Theatre, Delta Phi Epsilon hosted an ANAD “All Bodies are Good Bodies” Fashion Show. ANAD is the National Association of
Sana Muneer becomes the first to crack the code
By Brianna Wallen News Editor A weekend of coding, quantum algorithms and fierce competition resulted in a breakthrough for the university. In a field of top students at the Yale Quantum Institute
Selective honors ceremony invites
By Brianna Wallen News Editor As graduation approaches, many seniors at the university are buzzing with excitement as they prepare their caps, confirm their degrees and pick up their regalia. However, this
board of regents President mark ojakian retires
Jose Vega – Contributor After a five-year term that included shepherding programs such as U-Pass, the Transfer and Articulation Policy, and pushing the Students First initiative, outgoing Board of Regents President Mark
Covid-19 Procedures put in place
Abby Epstein – News Editor Two positive COVID-19 tests have been detected since the campus reopened and welcomed students back. Both people with positive results were put into isolation immediately following the
Virus changes campus
Abby Epstein – News Editor Wearing masks, online classes and disinfectant wipes were changes made due to COVID-19 but are starting to become the new norm. “Safety issues, delivery of classes and
Students move into the dorms
Sofia Rositani – Arts & Entertainment Editor A typical move-in day is a busy and exciting day for students, but this year it looked a bit different. Due to COVID-19, move-in was
COVID-19 takes classes outdoors
Jessica Guerrucci – Editor-in-Chief When Political Science Professor Jonathan Wharton brought up the idea of having classes outdoors, he said it was laughed off – but now looking around campus, students can
Campus switches food service
Sam Tapper – Managing Editor After 19 years, Chartwells, ended their contract with the university over the summer. As students return, they can find a new look and array of options for
Southern Alumni nurses caring for COVID-19 patients at Waterbury Hospital
Sofia Rositani – Reporter From Southern to the emergency room of Waterbury Hospital, two nurses are working to care for COVID-19 patients while also taking care of themselves and their families. Registered Nurse Brenda Lupo graduated from Southern with a bachelor’s degree in business and a concentration in marketing.
Admitted students experience campus virtually
Jessica Guerrucci – Managing Editor Sofia Rositani – Reporter Admitted students had to tour the campus virtually as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak,, but Director of Admissions Alick Letang said for
Southern Strong Award recipients make an impact during pandemic
Abby Epstein – News Writer Southern Strong; members of the Southern community put in the overtime hours to help their community. Five members have been given the Southern Strong Award. Michelle Johnston, Suzie Huminski, Joan Kreiger, Renee Villarreal and
Diane Ariza becomes the inaugural Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Abby Epstein – News Writer The nationwide search for a Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is over. Diane Ariza will officially begin the new job in July of 2020. “The way Southern has positioned themselves to