Songs of the summer offer nostaglia and empowerment
Amanda Cavoto — Arts & Entertainment Editor Music has an interesting way of leaving a mental watermark on each of the four seasons here in Connecticut. Songs seem to have a lasting impact
When to break up with someone
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor Love can be good for a while, especially at the beginning. When relationships begin, it’s easy to think that there will be nothing but fair weather and cloudless
Valentine’s Day plans can be unconventional
Jené Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Despite it only being celebrated one day of the year, the day of love is approaching. Valentine’s Day is unlike any holiday for one reason. Those
Never too early to plan for Valentine’s Day
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Everyone’s heard it before. ‘It’s the thought that counts.’ Yes, it sounds cliché but in this case, it could not be any truer. It’s still January
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
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,
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
Going the long-distance in relationships
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor Picture it: you’re going to school in New Haven, well obviously. Your significant other? Well, they are at school in a different part of the state, or