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
How to get a head start on future investments
Grace Sampson – Special to the Southern News Getting a head start financially before entering the real world of workforce, student loans repayments, mortgages and other life changing responsibilities can be a
Media Phenomenon: “Fandom” Explained
Allaysia Varnado – Special to the Southern News With the rise of new celebrities or entertainers comes large fan bases who dedicate their time to supporting their favorite musical artist, sports star,
Sexual objectification in the media needs to stop
Vivian Englund – Copy Editor Sexual objectification can be defined as looking at people specifically as de-humanized “things” used solely for sexual pleasure. In dehumanization the people viewed as sex objects are
Top British musicians of 2014
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter 2014 was the year of the British for music. Between One Direction, the Arctic Monkeys and countless other pop icons in the making, the airwaves were
Reconsider signing up for a credit card
Allaysia Varnado – Special to the Southern News Today, credit cards and debit cards are more popularly used over cash. Whereas debit cards are merely just a card that allows the holder
10 ways to maintain a car in the winter
Amy Kulikowski – Special to the Southern News It’s no surprise that winter is upon us–15 degree weather and piling snow banks have become a sight we are all used to by
Valentine’s Day plans can be unconventional
Jené Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Despite it only being celebrated one day of the year, the day of love is approaching. Valentine’s Day is unlike any holiday for one reason. Those
Traveling on a college-student’s budget
Grand Lucayan Resort in Freeport, Bahamas Photo Credit: Monica Zielinski Grace Sampson – Special to the Southern News Once in a while everyone need a little vacation here and there. A little
Bringing Back the 80s fashion
Emili Lanno– Copy Editor It is evident in the fashion world that the decades have started to repeat themselves; revealing themselves in upcoming fashion trends, runway shows and all over the world
Black lives should matter in Hollywood
Vivian Englund – Copy Editor The Oscars are something that appears to bring out a new controversial notion every year. 2014 was a whirlwind for the media’s representation of people of color