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.
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
‘Why Your New Year’s Resolution Sucks’
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter It is that time of year again. Everyone you know just took an unrealistic pledge to perform some sort of unachievable goal, based entirely because of a month
False Claims in Republican Debate
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter The Republican presidential candidates met in Milwaukee in November for their fourth presidential debate. During these debates, it seems there is an increasingly popular trend of candidates making