Editor-in-Chief’s advice to freshman
By Brianna Wallen Editor-in-Chief It feels like yesterday I was packing up my whole life and loading everything I owned into a car. Now, three years later, I’m sitting at my desk
Tips from one transfer student to another
By Valentina Toro Managing Editor Transferring to a new college can feel like starting over. You are not necessarily new to college, but you are new to the campus, the people and
Editor-in-chief says goodbye
In a position like this, mistakes are expected, and growth comes through learning from them. Over time, I came to understand the importance of extending myself that same grace, even in moments
Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ thrills and chills
Essence Boyd—Copy Editor If you have yet to see Jordan Peele’s Us, head to the closest theater and go find yourself. The nightmare reveals just how sinister the monster in the mirror
Two sides to once per week classes
Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter and Jacob Waring—Opinions & Features Editor Worth taking, beneficial to time management Guerrucci: In the past if you would have asked me to sit in for two and a half, I would
NE10 needs to change tournament scheduling
Matt Gad—Sports Writer Friday night the NE10 Tournament opened for basketball, but there was one problem: the Owls had one team playing at home and one team on the road out of
Governor Lamont’s ‘sin tax’ is ridiculous
Jacob Waring—Opinions & Feature Editor Governor Lamont proposal of new or increased “sin tax” laws is a shameful attempt at revenue generation. The law will create either new or increased taxes on
Bring back wrestling as conduit for aggression
Hunter O. Lyle—Sports Editor There seems to be a campaign going on around the country to make every aspect of life less combative and physical. From video games to school yard scuffles,
Avoiding the needle, then deal with measles
Jacob Waring—Opinions & Features Editor I always tell people who do not vaccinate their children that they should invest in caskets that are firetruck red and dollhouse pink. I know that sounds
Meal plans restricted to where students live on campus
Amanda Cavoto—Arts & Entertainment Editor A public university is what some college students look for affordability, flexibility, and individualized circumstances that would otherwise not be feasible in a private university. So why
Snow days an inconvenience to Southern students
J’Mari Hughes—Reporter In elementary school, I, like many others would wake up in the winter and read the bottom of the WTNH screen hoping to see the name of my school on
The numbness of the mass shooting epidemic
Jacob Waring—Opinions and Features Editor Another mass shooting. This time in Aurora, IL. The massacre took place at Henry Pratt Co., a manufacturing business. Five died. Five more names to add to
State of the Union, is just one Trump-specific problem
Izzy Manzo—Copy Editor At this point, few would be surprised to learn that President Donald Trump has a bit of a penchant for stretching the truth, kind of like a kid at