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
Managing editor says his farewell
Somewhere along the way, without me even realizing it most days, the newsroom became that place. It became my home away from home, and I will forever be thankful to call it
News writer shares her study abroad experience in Tokyo
There are many scholarship opportunities for students who want to study abroad because being a global citizen benefits the international and local community.
Will gender equality ever exist?
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor Feminism is a word that has both positive and negative connotations. Let me ask you a question. What do you think about when you hear the word ‘feminist’?
Single for the holidays: How to survive
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor How many of you have had this problem? You’re sitting at the holiday table with your relatives, enjoying whatever holiday food that is tradition for you and your
Simple ways to help save endangered animals
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor A few weeks ago, I logged onto my Facebook to check to see what was up with my friends and family. On my newsfeed, I found
Don’t stand in the way of Scandal’s Olivia Pope
Jene Thomas – General Assignment What do the President of the United States, a former government agent and the boss of the one most secret spy agencies have in common? Only one
Stay sane during finals
Emili Lanno – Copy Editor Now I know I can speak for all of us and say that this has been a long semester of hard work, long nights studying and an
When college is no longer college
Gabriel Muniz – Special to the Southern News In mid-19th century, in a burgeoning America, the beginning stages of public higher education, the famous land-grant college, was birthed. Seminaries, religious instruction, and
When Black Friday starts on Thanksgiving Thursday
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor It is no secret that Christmas is rapidly stealing Thanksgiving’s thunder. However, it’s reaching to new extremes. Stores, instead of opening in the early hours of Black
What is country music today?
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor On Wednesday, Nov. 5, country stars from Reba McEntire to Carrie Underwood went onto the red carpet to celebrate country’s biggest night in music. Stars won awards
Stricter gun control laws will not stop school shootings
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter A 14-year-old, high school student opened fire on his classmates in a lunchroom in the most recent school shooting in a series of shooting over the
Magazines: Print or Paperless?
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor I am a huge fan of magazines. Every month, I always make a point to get my copy of Cosmo, Seventeen, and any magazine that has a celebrity