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.
SCSU views: What is socialism?
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter With the next presidential election only about a year away, a generation of millennials coming of age to vote, it comes around that students are finding their political
Southern reacts: “Dear Fat People” video
Melissa Giugno – Special to Southern News When Christie Leigh Bevis saw comedian Nicole Arbour’s video titled “Dear Fat People” on YouTube, she said it was not funny but rude; that Arbour offended a
SCSU on-campus alcohol policy
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter It seems that the college experience means more than just going to class and the occasional football game. Partying, rampant alcohol abuse and carelessness have also found their
Merits and Drawbacks of Greek Life
Tyler Korponai – Photo Editor Affiliation in Greek life can tend to have a polarizing effect. Knowing that you’ve got brothers or sisters in your chapter to call upon creates a certain bond that
SCSU police confident emergency phone is not necessary on Pine Rock Avenue
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter Pine Rock Avenue can be a dangerous place to walk home at night. Some students feel that there should be a blue emergency phone on this road for
Whitewashing in Modern Film
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Recently, a trailer was released for the upcoming “historical” film Stonewall, which chronicles the 1969 Stonewall riot, a quintessential movement in the progression of gays rights. The only
Does your vote actually matter?
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter Your political vote should mean something to you. Some young people don’t take the time to vote, but they should. According to census.gov, people ages 18 through 24
Students weigh in on fire arm regulations
Max Bickley – General Assignment Reporter One of the biggest issues in our modern day political environment is the matter of Gun control in the United States. The issue itself is very polarized with
Will increasing minimum wage help students?
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Working while taking classes is not for the faint of heart. It requires time management, all-nighters and a capability to stay relaxed when you’re busy. But at what
Students discuss the topic of transphobia
Max DeVille – General Assignment Reporter Transphobia, as defined, is the antagonistic attitudes and feelings towards transsexuality and transsexual or transgender people based upon their self-identification. In today’s world this is a pressing issue