SOUTHERN NEWS

Ellis McGinley – Managing Editor The first time I ever had to finish a project with a seal in Earl Hall, I was ushered to the spray closet: a small, unassuming metal door at the end of the hall, behind which I would presumably find paints, and a secure, ventilated space to douse my piece in an aerosol clear coat that probably

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

Sofia 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

Sam 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

Desteny 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