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 Pacific garbage patch
Mackenzie Hurlbert – Copy Editor – In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, there’s a vortex of highly concentrated plastic particles polluting an immeasurable area of the Pacific. Some of the pollution is
Tamika Talk: Hollywood Power Couples
Tamika Alexander – Arts and Entertainment Editor – This week for “Tamika Talk” we’re going to do something a little different. This edition will focus on Hollywood Power Couples. According to E! News
The dramatic blizzard of 2013
Savannah Mul – Opinions Editor – I wanted to write something humorous about this past blizzard, but really there is nothing humorous about it. It ruined a perfectly good past Friday and Saturday
The many acts and faces of Youtube
Kelsey Mix – Copy Editor – No matter who you are, you have most likely seen a YouTube video at some point in your life. Whether it’s someone doing the cinnamon challenge,
Ask Annie! Valentine’s Day disappointment
Dear Annie, I was a little disappointed about what happened between my boyfriend and I this past Valentine’s Day. I shouldn’t have set such high expectations of what it was going to
Valentine’s Day…bah humbug!
Ali Iacono – Staff Writer – Well, it’s here; that dreadful time of year when love is in the air and is thoroughly expressed through heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, mushy Hallmark cards and
Friends or love, who comes first?
Ali Iacono – Staff Writer – If you’ve been reading my weekly stories, first off, you’re awesome. Also, you’ve probably noticed I thoroughly enjoy writing about relationships. Whether it’s about the magical magic that
It’s hard not to judge a book by its cover
Yousif Aziz – Staff Writer – In this era, the world continues to deal with people of all kinds. People get surprisingly different ideas and thoughts when dealing with other people in their
Pizza with pizazz
Jake Grubman – Staff Writer – New Haven is known for many things. We have Yale, Toad’s Place, Ikea and of course, Southern Connecticut State University. All those are pretty cool, but
Stay organized with these DIY ideas
Mackenzie Hurlbert – Copy Editor – Organization and cleanliness are the two plagues of every student’s dorm life. With so many clothes, cords, shoes and books cramped in such a small space, how