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.
Language barrier hinders students
Sofia Rositani — Reporter The bilingual department has been struggling to get tutors into the Academic Success Center to assist bilingual students resulting in students having to seek out other tutors or
Classes during community hour limit student involvement
Ellie Sherry — Reporter Community hour is the alotted time for students to take an hour out of their day to get the opportunity to go to club meetings, eat lunch or
Bi-weekly farmers’ market brings fresh fruit and sustainability to campus
J’Mari Hughes — Copy Editor Raspberries, zucchini, broccoli, kale, sage and leeks these are some of the fruits and vegetables grown right on Southern’s campus in the community garden behind Davis Hall.
Faculty recognized for grants
Jacob Waring — Online Editor The university held the first Grant Recognition Reception on Oct. 11 to recognize faculty and staff for their pursuit of funds for their projects. “We are pleased
LGBTQ+ Town Hall screening stirs mixed emotions amongst students
Jacob Waring — Online Editor he room as members of the College Democrats ceased their conversations about the LGBTQ+ Town Hall to give their full attention to the audience member who interrupted
Drop in first year and transfer enrollment causes concern
Sydney Peacock — Contributor At the State of the University Address, Southern’s President Joe Bertolino delivered some slightly alarming news: transfer and overall student enrollment at Southern Connecticut are declining; however, this is not a problem solely isolated to Southern.
Religious demonstrators make a return to campus
Nina Bartlomiejczyk — Copy Editor Izzy Manzo — Photo Editor Religious demonstrators returned to campus on Oct. 3 to preach about what member Don Karns said was a message of “how [God]
A lack of aid prevents Gear-Up students from obtaining U-Passes
Essence Boyd — News Editor Attending a state university has many perks such as being able to go home whenever you please; however, for some students involved in university access programs such
Less food available for more operating hours at Connecticut Hall
Ellie Sherry — Reporter Over the past few years Connecticut Hall has had varying hours. However, Last year the hall closed at 9 p.m. but this year it is open until 10
Two-factor authentication to limit the threat of hacking
Jessica Guerrucci — Managing Editor A flood of spam emails, threats of hacking, account security issues and these all may come to an end with a new program that will change the way