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
BDSM and Consent: Relationship issues in Fifty Shades of Grey novels
Vivian Englund – Copy Editor Fifty Shades of Grey has left a mark on pop culture as seemingly one of the only pieces of erotica become so popular, so fast. With countless
Dogs make better boyfriends
Jess Pelligrino – General Assignment Reporter After a long day of classes or work, I love slipping into some sweatpants, making myself a cup of tea and sliding into bed with the
The Taylor Swift Legacy: What makes her so iconic
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor Taylor Swift is one of those celebrities everyone just knows, unless you’ve been living under a rock for several years. When she first stepped onto the scene in
Struggles of spring semester
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Welcome back. Winter Break is over. Classes are back in session. Everyone is readjusting to life in the dorms or the traffic that accompanies commutes. Dunkin
Tips on proper work etiquette
Anisa Jibrell – Special to the Southern News Having a job lined up for you after college can be an exhilarating feeling. While your fellow colleagues are jumping through rings of fire
Who to unfriend on Facebook
Jessica Pellegrino – Copy Editor After the holidays, we jump right into New Year’s Resolutions. From losing weight to improving your GPA, everybody resolves to change something in the coming year. I
Putting a stop to slut-shaming
Vivian Englund Copy Editor “Slut,” “whore,” “skank,” we have all heard every variation of these words. Chances are you have even been called some kind of of slut as well. Chances also
How to get that special someone a special gift
Paige Tillinghast – Special to the Southern News Thanksgiving has officially come and gone now, which means that the holiday season is in full swing. This is truly my favorite time of year,
Students have sights set on Winter Break
Krystal Goethe – Special to the Southern News With the fall 2014 semester coming to a close, many students and faculty look forward to the winter break. This when students get the chance
Real talk about #aerieREAL campaign to stop retouching lingerie ads
Vivian Englund – Copy Editor Lingerie advertisements are infamous for donning the same redundant, retouched supermodel. Aerie, American Eagle’s lingerie store, is breaking ground with their new #AerieREAL campaign. The spring 2014