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
Workload: When is it too much?
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor Five classes, two jobs and zero free time. No, you’re not suddenly finding yourself back in math class, but rather that’s my life story in 140 characters or
Not so fast Mr. President: community colleges critically examined
Gabriel Muniz – Special to the Southern News Community colleges have democratized college education from a privilege reserved for the wealthy few to an educational opportunity available to virtually everyone with the desire
Never too early to plan for Valentine’s Day
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Everyone’s heard it before. ‘It’s the thought that counts.’ Yes, it sounds cliché but in this case, it could not be any truer. It’s still January
Males are inaccurately portrayed by media
Photo Credit: cristian Paige Tillinghast – Special to the Southern News In the past year, issues concerning feminism and women’s rights have become more outspoken and discussed. Whether it’s the misinformation about what feminism
Why muslims are victims of attacks
Protesters climbed statues in France after staff members at Charlie Hebdo were shot and killed in January 2015. Photo Credit: Sémaphorismes Sandra Gomez Aceves – Special to the Southern News Following the terrorist
How relationships are portrayed in literature
Photo Credit: Stephen Coles Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor Romance has been one of the best selling genres of literature ever since Romeo and Juliet first laid on each other, and Elizabeth Bennett began
Best of the 80s movie theme songs
Photo Credit: Dan Clark Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor Get ready for the time of your life! The 80s was responsible for some of the better movies out there, thanks to John Hughes.
Reasons to be excited for 2015 fashion
Coachella selfies in 2014 Photo Credit: Shawn Ahmed Emili Lanno – Copy Editor The year 2014 was definitely the year of bringing back trends to the spotlight and showing that history can repeat itself.
Budgeting: How to save money without losing out on any fun
Paige Tillinghast – Special to the Southern News Budgeting at any point in your life can be an extremely useful tool in order to save money, however, being college students it might be
Sports commentator offends band kids everywhere with tweet
Drew McWeeney – Special to the Southern News I was both upset and angry after hearing CBS commentator Jim Rome’s remarks about the students involved in marching band. His comment on Twitter stating