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
“Vaping”: possibly healthier, not the best solution
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter According to the Center for Disease Control, cigarette smoking is on a steady decline. Only 18 percent of college age Americans smoke now, compared to the nearly 30
Lily Pulitzer sells style at Target for attractive price
Vivian Englund – Copy Editor Alexander McQueen, Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung and Marc Jacobs are just a few names to drop for past campaigns of department store, Target’s, designer lines. On Sunday,
Getting rid of the “Plus Size” label?
Emili Lanno – Copy Editor As a fashion lover, I am at the mall more than I should be; constantly at clothing stores browsing for the new seasons’ trends. As I walk
Matter of safety: Wintergreen Parking Garage should have a guard on duty
Amy Kulikowski – Special to the Southern News Allaysia Varnado, senior journalism major, commutes from East Hartford and said she rarely sees security guards around the parking garage. Varnado has never been
Standardized testing: the debate continues
Katherine G. Krajcik – Special to the Southern News Cram, memorize, regurgitate and then forget. This learning method is unfortunately becoming more common as teaching methods dwindle, assessment methods narrow in scope, and
Students share thoughts on library’s religious stained glass windows
Sandra Gomez-Aceves – Special to the Southern News On one of the first and sunniest days of spring, the rays of sun beamed down on Hilton C. Buley Library’s new bright tinted windows
Is a degree in four years possible at SCSU?
Amy Kulikowski – Special to the Southern News Within the four state universities in Connecticut, SCSU has adopted the term as being a five-year school. Southern has fallen behind Central Connecticut State
High school friends: Where they stand now
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Best. Friends. Forever…right? Four years is a long time. It’s a long enough time to meet people, spend time with them and form relationships. Many of
Expensive rent, low job availability: Rethink staying in New Haven post-grad
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Some students, like Dylan Gillis, senior psychology major, said that upon graduation, they’re considering living locally because it’s easier finding affordable rent, especially when graduate school
SPOOF: Fitch Street Garage to be imploded for new medical clinic
Dylan Haviland – General Assignment Reporter The Fitch Street garage has served as a convenient parking arrangement for campus commuters. Nestled near Davis Hall, the garage while often crowded is the closest