Mary Rudzis – Features and Opinions Editor No one needs an assault rifle. No one. Nikolas Cruz, who killed 17 people last Wednesday in Parkland, Florida did not need one; Adam Lanza, who killed 26 people in Newtown in 2012 did not need one; Chris Harper-Mercer, who killed 10 people in Roseburg, Oregon in 2015 did not need one. Too
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Gary Scaramella – Copy Editor Maintaining a vegan or vegetarian diet as a college student is not always easy; limited on- campus dining options as well as tight schedules for both commuters and residents can make it difficult to follow a plant-based diet. Luckily, SCSU’s location in New Haven provides students with a variety of close-by and affordable dining locations
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Adelle Zocher – Special to the Southern News In the wake of the Women’s Marches taking place across the country and around the world, I would like to use this week’s column to give you some information about the movement (the largest protest in American history, with around 2.8 million Americans taking part) what is being fought for, and how
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Melissa Nunez – Opinions and Features Editor In three weeks from now, students will hightail it out of their finals, pack their bags and head home until August. With some more time at their disposal, summer could be an opportunity for relaxation, renewal and rejuvenation. While some tack on more work hours or classes during the break, students can find
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Adelle Zocher – Special to the Southern News It’s the final countdown! I hope you enjoyed last week’s installment and found some of my suggestions for stress-free finals to be helpful! In a previous column, I discussed IUDs (intrauterine devices) and the birth control implant (Nexplanon), both of which are available here on campus at Health Services. While these are
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Josh LaBella – General Assignment Reporter Ashley Raymone said she got stuck in the Chase Hall elevator last year, but she did not panic. “It wasn’t that bad,” said Raymone, a sophomore biology major. “I just pushed the button and talked to a lady, she told me they were sending folks right away to get me out.” Getting stuck did
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Adelle Zocher – Special to the Southern News Alright readers, it is crunch time! Just about a month of classes left and most of us are both excited and stressed out—take a deep breath and relax. Read on to find out how wellness, counseling and other campus resources can help you de-stress and finish your semester successfully. Counseling Services is
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