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.
Students featured in new advertisements
Jeniece Roman – News Writer Southern Connecticut State University is in the process of releasing new video advertisements that feature students in order to promote the university and drive students to Southern
Day of Action for Public Higher Education
Adrianna Rochester – General Assignment Reporter The Day of Action for Public Higher Education—sponsored by the Congress of Community Colleges, UCONN- AAUP and the CSU-AAUP took place on Thursday, Jan. 26. The goal
VPAS peer educators answer students’ questions
Alex Palmieri – News Writer Melissa Kissi said she hopes students will gain knowledge about what it means to be a peer educator. “I hope they find out how to also bring
New scholarship program eases application process
Alex Palmieri – News Writer The scholarship foundation program can help students get money that are in need, Heather Rowe said. “The foundation has over 350 scholarships,” said Rowe, business manager at
The making of winter commencement
Jeniece Roman – General Assignment Reporter Patrick Dilger, chair of the University Commencement Committee, said the major difference between the May and December commencement is the location. “There’s less planning to do
University’s plan for armed intruders
Alex Palmieri – News Writer Evacuate, hide and take action are the three steps to take if there is a shooter on campus, Deputy Chief Phillip J. Pessina said. “The first step
University dialogue discusses strong points
Alex Palmieri – News Writer The dialogues President Joe Bertolino hosts are meant for people on campus to bring issues to the forefront to talk to the president and get his opinion
Professor’s project has a large impact
Alex Palmieri – News Writer Social Justice Week provided an opportunity for students to address topics of diversity and social justice in the Southern community. There were plenty of events on campus
Mice found at Student Center Dunkin
Jeniece Roman – General Assignment Reporter The rumors are true; mice have been confirmed in the student center Dunkin Donuts, according to Brad Crerar, director of the Michael J. Adanti Student Center.
Remembering Newtown for Social Justice Week
Josh Falcone – Editor-in-Chief and Dylan Haviland – Managing Editor Kim Snyder’s film “Newtown” explored the lives of the individuals, community and country that were affected by the Sandy Hook Tragedy four