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
Managing editor says his farewell
Somewhere along the way, without me even realizing it most days, the newsroom became that place. It became my home away from home, and I will forever be thankful to call it
News writer shares her study abroad experience in Tokyo
There are many scholarship opportunities for students who want to study abroad because being a global citizen benefits the international and local community.
Fear of failure can hold students back
Melissa Nunez – Opinions and Features Editor As a freshman, I sat in my tier one American history class overwhelmed with the fast paced, increased workload that came with higher education. Overwhelmed,
Confusion over recent U.S. involvement in Syria
Melissa Nunez – Opinions and Features Editor After a lethal chemical attack with a deadly nerve agent leaving countless Syrian children and families dead or critically wounded, President Donald Trump ordered an
Being proactive in the wake of a tuition increase
Lynandro Simmons – General Assignment Reporter Next year, the tuition at Southern is expected to increase as it does every year. The plan is a 4 percent tuition increase which means people will
Eating on campus burns a hole in students’ pockets
Josh LaBella – General Assignment Reporter Buying food on campus adds up, said biology and physics major Rich Szeligowski. “I am only buying a couple salads a week,” said Szeligowski, “and it
Ask Adelle: I Should Tell You—PrEP and HIV/AIDS
Adelle Zocher – Special to the Southern News Readers, here we are at last— April, our last full month of classes. I hope you have all been taking care of yourselves and
American Health Care Act was a major Republican loss
Lynandro Simmons – General Assignment Reporter The Affordable Care Act – or Obamacare as it is commonly called – has been under scrutiny by Republicans since it was enacted and on March
Ask Adelle: A guide to a safe and sexy spring break
Adelle Zocher – Special to the Southern News Alright readers, the week we’ve all been waiting for is upon us—spring break! Spring semester flies by, but I think we can all agree
The harsh reality of standardized tests
Drew Michael McWeeney – Special to the Southern News Having read volumes of literature on the current state of testing in schools, I am comfortable with the practices that U.S. school districts
Ask Adelle: Update on the Wellness Center
Adelle Zocher – Special to the Southern News Happy belated Valentine’s, readers! I hope everyone’s day was filled with love and lots of treats! To everyone, single or taken, I hope you
Sticking to the four-year plan
Lynandro Simmons – General Assignment Reporter Staying within the structure of a four-year plan in college is difficult but possible, said Jonathan Wharton, a political science professor and academic advisor. “It’s more