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
SPOOF: Buley Library closed due to asbestos
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter After a year of students at Southern Connecticut State University having to walk around dirt piles or avoid the sounds of construction while studying, the renovations
SPOOF: Senior class trip relocated to historic Williamsburg
Monica Zielinski – Online Editor Southern’s seniors won’t be soaking up the sun on Virginia Beach this May. Due to a change in plans, the class of 2015 officers announced the location
Product review: Apple Watch
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor Tick, tock. On Monday March 9, Apple released it’s newest product-the Apple Watch. The Apple Watch, which will be available for purchase on April 24, is the newest
When to break up with someone
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor Love can be good for a while, especially at the beginning. When relationships begin, it’s easy to think that there will be nothing but fair weather and cloudless
Student athletes need time to rest
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter In addition to 12-18 hours a week for classes, Southern student athletes are expected to dedicate around eight hours in five days for conditioning, according to
Modern weather models don’t always measure up
Jossinet Ramos Vera – Special to the Southern News When it comes to weather, Mother Nature can be quite fickle. We can get snow when we’re expecting rain, just like we
Product Review: Samsung Smart TV
Gabriel Muniz – Special to the Southern News Smart TV’s, like the many “smart” devices that operate interactively and autonomously, are the epitome of user friendliness. A TV with voice-activated control, 3-D
American Apparel gets a makeover
Vivian Englund – Copy Editor American Apparel (AA) was previously known for their racy ads and sleazy ex-CEO. Naming American Apparel to be many fashionista’s problematic favorite. Well, there is good news
Google Glass: Gone but not forever
Gabriel Muniz – Special to the Southern News In recent years Google topped tech news headlines as it dabbled in everything from self-driving cars, delivery drones and contact lenses, among other projects
Alabama lifts ban on gay marriage: What it means for same-sex couples in America
Vivian Englund – Copy Editor A few weeks ago, the battle for same-sex marriage equality made its way to Alabama. The result of the battle was that gay marriage is now legal