Owls seize victory from Monroe
The Owls win the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 10.
University unveils tribute to Tim Quill
After his passing earlier this year, the university has dedicated a new sign to Swimming and Diving Head Coach Tim Quill.
‘Pep Rally’ sparks blue and white pride
In celebration of Homecoming, students were able to join together for 'Pep Rally' on Thursday, Oct. 8.
SGA works toward LEP changes
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor A letter is being drafted on behalf of Student Government Association President Alexis Zhitomi to state the group’s position on the Liberal Education Policy’s foreign language requirement. For several
Michael Phelps discusses mental health awareness at Lyman
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor For the most decorated Olympic athlete ever, time is always of the essence. As a 28-time medalist Michael Phelps, who began swimming at age 7, never had the opportunity
Prayer vigil held for New Zealand victims
Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter The Muslim Student Association held a vigil to honor the victims lost in the mass shooting and terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, last week. The vigil honored the 50
Provisional status removed
Tamonda Griffiths—News Writer After eight years, the university is no longer in provisional status from the U.S. Department of Education, according to a campus announcement from President Joe Bertolino. “Basically, what that
New policy established for posthumous degree requests
Haljit Basuljevic—Reporter A newly approved policy will allow students who died before completing their degree to be awarded an honorary certificate upon request of their family members. Math professor and Faculty Senate
Database inadvertently shared data with ICE
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor & Tamonda Griffiths—News Writer The Southern University Police Department has been linked to inadvertently providing license plate recognition data to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through a cloud-based
Lamont proposes taxing textbooks
Tamonda Griffiths—News Writer In a recent budget proposal, newly-elected Governor Ned Lamont stated potential plans to stamp college textbooks with Connecticut’s 6.35 percent sales tax. According to an article in the Connecticut
Video captures in-class argument
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor & Tamonda Griffiths—News Writer In a video obtained by the Southern News, a communication professor and students allegedly engaged in an argument during a Communication 101: Professional Presentations class.
Students treated for smoke inhalation after early morning fire
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor & Hunter O. Lyle—Sports Editor Due to a fire that occurred in a West Campus Residence Complex suite, three students were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation early this
University police shared detection data with ICE
Victoria Bresnahan, News Editor & Tamonda Griffiths, News Writer The university Police Department has been linked to providing license plate recognition data to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through a cloud-based