Lena Dunham hosts slumber party at Lyman
The John Lyman Center became the host of a teenage sleepover as Lena Dunham, a writer and director, took the stage on Saturday, May 1, for an evening of storytelling, conversation and
Town Hall meeting confronts growing deficit and budget
The highest cost is expected to be the upcoming faculty raises, estimated at around $6 million.
Students sew reusable pads for girls abroad
Students are creating Reusable Menstrual Pads, RUMPS, to address a critical barrier that prevents many girls in parts of Africa from staying in school: limited access to menstrual products.
SGA distributes survey to alums on world languages
Sofia Rositani – Reporter At other Connecticut colleges, achieving competence in world languages is not a requirement, but at Southern, it is. A recent survey conducted by the Student Government Association was
Esport minor to join campus curriculum
Jacob Waring – News Editor The Undergraduate Curriculum Forum recently approved the introduction of an Esports minor to Southern’s catalog of undergraduate programs and degrees on Feb. 13. According to Jim MacGregor, chairperson
Campus Police to welcome a new K-9 officer to the team
Abby Epstein – News Writer After 14 years at the same institution, Beth there is a new member joining the police force. He is 2-years-old, has yellow hair, and walks on all
Students reminded to be aware on campus
Jessica Guerrucci – Managing Editor In any crime, Chief of Police Joseph Dooley said, there are two basic elements — opportunity and desire — and while he said buildings on campus are
Waitlist option helps move along registration process
Abby Epstein – News Writer Twenty-four hours before the spot is gone. Southern now offers a waitlist students can be put on if a course they want to take is completely full.
Facilities adapts to continued understaffing
Abby Epstein – News Writer More space means more manpower. Southern has increased its square footage, but has not increased the number of facility workers needed to maintain it. “I went back
Annual tuition and fees increases by 3.8 percent
Tamonda Griffiths – Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, Jan. 29 the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities’ Board of Regents’ Finance and Infrastructure committee approved an average overall 3.8 percent increase in tuition and fees
New major declaration policy to go into effect in fall 2020
Jacob Waring – News Editor The University recently instituted a policy where students much declare a major at 60 credits, and transfer students have a one semester grace period before needing to declare.
Human Library exhibition recognizes culture
Joseph Vincenzi – Reporter Professor Leeah Joo, an adjunct professor in the Art Department, wanted to share her immigration story of the her transition from South Korea to the United States. She
Black History Luncheon celebrates culture
J’Mari Hughes – Copy Editor Every February, Black History Month is celebrated to commemorate African Americans throughout U.S. history. To business major Simon McIntyre, a senior, Black History Month showcases black creativity