The Sandy Hook memorial returns
The sculpture was designed by 2013 graduate Carlene Barnes, and the university staff teamed with Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio in Vermont to create the design.
Facilities Operations: the men and women that keep Southern safe
Brokk Tollefson – Special to The Southern News Southern Connecticut State University is a place where students spend time outdoors on campus when weather is nice. Students are constantly sitting outside talking with
New Owls Make Their Home at Southern
Jessica Roginski – Online Editor Southern’s campus was filled with the bustle of moving bins and excitement from new students, freshmen and transfers, on Aug. 25. Students arrived to their residence halls as
Tutoring Center to open in Farnham Programming Space
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter SCSU’s staff is constantly looking for innovative ways to improve the student’s chances of being successful and their latest means of doing so is coming in
Southern strives for sustainability
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter Making an effort to be more environmentally friendly and aware is much more than just recycling bottles and cans, said Heather Stearns, SCSU’s Recycling Coordinator. “There’s
President Papazian encourages students to share questions and concerns about SCSU
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter President Papazian held a student and faculty discussion last week to give anyone with concerns, questions, or issues about anything SCSU related a chance for their
Chartwells and University change food service hours of operation
Monica Zielinski – Online Editor The maze of temporary fences in the Academic Quad due to campus construction is not the only thing students have to adjust to this semester. Last spring,
Campus police cracks down on crime
Photo: Chief Dooley sits down to talk about his force’s approach to crime on campus this semester. (Photo Credit: Aaron Berkowitz) Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter The campus police chief, Joseph Dooley,
Men who are about business look to form new club
Photo: Torrin Howard, Treasurer, & Johnathan Marcellus, President of Men About Business Club Photo Credit: Aaron Berkowitz Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter They aren’t an active club this semester, but they
Students speak out about Southern’s smoke-free campus policy
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Southern made their first stride towards a smoke-free campus in 2011, when the gazebos around campus were taken out, leaving smokers without shelter. In 2012, Southern
Campus Safety Program looks to enlighten students
Josh Falcone – News Editor Many of the university’s groups joined together in the Academic Quad last Tuesday to promote campus safety. The event saw the Drug and Alcohol Resource Center, the
Greek Life Showcase
Sororities and fraternities showcased their talent during Southern’s Week of Welcome. Derek Torrellas – Photo Editor
Pelz Pool Cardboard Canoe Race
As part of the Week of Welcome activities, SCSU students competed in teams to build canoes using only the supplies provided. Photos by Derek Torrellas