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.
Math Professor Remembered for her Consideration
Leon Brin, chair of Southern’s Mathematics Department, sharing thoughts and stories about Cynthia Gubitose. Buley Library Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn., March 20, 2018 (August Pelliccio). August Pelliccio – News Writer Southern’s
Joe Biden Speaks at SCSU
Josh LaBella – News Editor Former Vice President Joe Biden said citizens of the United States are less divided on issues than when he ran for senate as a 29 year old
Cultural Contrast Abroad
August Pelliccio – News Writer Patrick Heidkamp said students cannot expect to fix Africa in a study abroad program, but should expect to learn. The most recent trip he led to South
PEACE discusses Title IX, #MeToo and student rights
Victoria Bresnahan – General Assignment Reporter Jessica Holman, senior student activist, said she believes one goal of the #MeToo movement is to elevate all forms of sexual misconduct that can be experienced
Calls for increased diversity in Student Government
August Pelliccio – News Writer Southern’s Student Government Association advertises as an organization that promotes students’ welfare, and protects students’ rights. They urge that all voices are welcome. Feb. 6, a dialogue
Jonathon Wharton presents his book on New England political involvement
Josh LaBella – News Editor Political Science Professor Jonathon Wharton said while people find national politics sexy – not many want to read about what’s happening in their own town hall. “We
Students staying informed helps police respond
August Pelliccio – News Writer Chief of Southern Police, Joseph Dooley said that every crime has two primary elements: a desire and an opportunity. After the Feb. 14 Stoneman Douglas High School
Hartford Mayor Visits Southern
Josh LaBella – News Editor The Mayor of Hartford and prospective democratic gubernatorial candidate Luke Bronin visited Southern last week to discuss his possibly candidacy and state issues. According to Bronin, as
Sixth annual Citizens Police Academy aims to build trust
Josh LaBella – News Editor For six years the Southern Connecticut State University police department has held its Citizens Police Academy – while essentially the same mission. “Our goal is better
School of Health and Human Services to receive one central home
August Pelliccio – News Writer A new home for the School of Health and Human Services will consolidate its six departments. Sandra Bulmer said the theme of the project is practice-based learning.