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
The truth about feminism: A reply to Steven DeCesare
Vivian Englund – Copy Editor Truth be told, Steven DeCesare’s skewed stance on feminism is telltale of many ill informed members of society. Feminists are just here to defile every ounce of
Response to opinion editor’s idea of feminism
Steven DeCesare – Special to the Southern News Admittedly, it isn’t often that I contribute to conversations like this one anymore. But after reading Ms. Natalie Barletta’s article on feminism, and after
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