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
Who will win the big race?
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter For the past year, presidential candidates have been making speeches, rallying supporters, and making their way towards the party nomination and election in November of this year. However,
Social Media Cleanup for future employment
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter You have perfected your resume. Your business cards are finally the perfect eggshell/gold foil combination. You are ready for the job search, and frankly, who wouldn’t hire you?
Is college worth the financial debt?
Lynandro Simmons – Special to the Southern News Kynyata Pouncey upon graduation said she never felt a joy like having a degree in her hand, however she is now faced with real world problems
Toy Market Diversity: ‘No Child Left Out of Playtime’
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Last week, Mattel, one of the largest toy brands on the market today, made a bold move when they released six new forms of Barbie dolls. The new
Smoke free campus check point
Alejandro Rivera – Special to the Southern News Southern Connecticut State University has almost completed its first year as a tobacco-free campus. According to the SCSU tobacco-free policy webpage, the term “smoking” refers to:
College graduates and work experience
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter In the modern society that college graduates are entering, going into the workforce can often be a daunting and frightening undertaking. The reason being, that it is often
Ice and injury at SCSU
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter The typical New England Winter consists of three factors which makes it unbearable for most residents of the region: snow, cold and ice. However at the same time,
The true impact of climate change
Melissa Nuñez – General Assignment Reporter To understand the cause of climate change James Tait, Ph.D. professor for science education and environmental studies, said rising earth temperatures are the source. “The most important thing
Periscope app: Hit or Miss?
Melissa Nuñez – General Assignment Reporter Scrolling through her newsfeed on Vine, Allison Mulcrone, senior Media Studies major, said she saw a new app her friends were using that caught her attention, after downloading
A guide for spring semester transfers
Jene Thomas – News Editor According to Factbook, Southern’s compiled data on enrollment patterns, 292 new students transferred to Southern in the spring of 2015. As if transferring to another school is not difficult