Ellis McGinley – Copy Editor Earth Day looked a little different this year — or maybe there just was not much to see, as even at a university publicly committed to climate leadership and sustainability, COVID-19 continues to put the environment in the backseat. Earth Day was first pitched by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin in 1969, with direct intentions
Read moreSofia Rositani – Arts & Entertainment Editor Sexual Assault Awareness Month is April. This month is dedicated to protecting, understanding and providing a safe space for people who have suffered from sexual assault. The university has been doing a lot to help with advocating against sexual assault with events like “Take Back the Night,” a tradition done all over the
Read moreSam Tapper – Editor-in-Chief It is so hard to be-lieve that this school year, which has been like no other, is draw-ing to a close — as is my college career. While my typical college experience was taken away in March of 2020, there are reasons for students to be optimistic about returning next year. Last Thursday, University President Joe
Read moreDesteny Maragh – News Editor Editing, writing, and reporting on the Southern news has been a journey of growth and evolution for me. Since joining the newsroom in 2020, my journalistic skills have been put to the test more times than I can count, but the challenge has made me a better writer and editor. Gaining skills that one can only learn in this field: paying close attention to
Read moreMike Neville – Sports Editor I still remember my first time stepping on the university’s campus. There is a saying you know where you want to go to school as soon as you step foot on campus. I found that out to be true with Southern. When I entered as a freshman four years ago, I was a timid but also over the top social
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