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
DIY: Eggnog recipes!
Nicole Dellolio – Opinions Editor With December here already it’s the perfect time to start making holiday foods, especially ones containing eggnog. This week’s Do-It-Yourself is for two recipes containing eggnog. The recipes
Netflix taking over DVD rentals
Natalie Barletta – Special to the Southern News When I was little, every Saturday my mother and I would go to Hollywood Video to rent a movie. When we weren’t able to go
When Black Friday comes around, it’s normal to be terrified of shoppers
Kelsey Mix – Online Editor/Copy Editor For the past few years, my friends and I have willingly gone Black Friday shopping at ungodly hours to get the best deals out there. The mall
Drinking and driving don’t ever make a good mix
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter “I’m fine man, I’m fine, I just have a little buzz, I can drive.” Everyone knows this person, or maybe they are this person. Drinking and driving
Picking a major based on interests or money
Janine Savoie – Special to the Southern News The financial burden of attending college has many students planning their education a bit differently. College decisions are based on many factors: tuition, location, and
How to better prepare yourself for an unpredictable winter
Melanie Sabol – Copy Editor The days have grown shorter, it’s always cold outside, and leaving your room without a Southern hoodie along with your North Face on has become part of your
Falling in love in college
Nicole Dellolio – Opinions Editor We’ve all heard the expression “Never fall in love at the Jersey Shore” but does the same expression apply towards falling in love in college? Movies such as
Technology advances makes reading easier
Natalie Barletta – Special to the Southern News Reading a book has come a long way from being on ink and paper. Thanks to the advances in new technology, we can now get
DIY: Turkey cake for Thanksgiving!
Kelsey Mix – Online Editor/Copy Editor To make this festive turkey cake, you’ll need six cups of buttercream. The suggested colors to use are red, black, white, yellow, brown and black. The
How to handle the mid-semester slump
Melanie Sabol – Copy Editor It’s that dreaded time of the year again: the mid semester slump. The mid semester slump is that time between midterms and Thanksgiving when the papers and work