Is college worth the financial debt?
Lynandro Simmons – Special to the Southern News Kynyata Pouncey upon graduation said she never felt a joy like having a degree in her hand, however she is now faced with real world problems
Michael Cerisano strives for leadership and excellence on football team
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter Michael Cerisano was one of the lone bright spots on the Southern Connecticut State University football team in the 2014 season. Cerisano, an inside linebacker, took a huge
Students work towards balance of multiple jobs and school
Edgar Ayala – General Assignment Reporter Working multiple jobs and still having to attend school can be overwhelmingly stressful for some students. The time commitment students put into their education and work schedule
Owls grab fifth win of season against Saint Rose
Bobby Martinez – Sports Writer NEW HAVEN — Eight minutes into the game, Southern Connecticut’s men’s basketball was on pace to blow out Saint Rose College until freshman Isaiah Cosbert subbed into
Willie Epps prepares for National Bowl game
Jennifer Hoffer – Sports Editor Willie Epps played his last game as a senior last season. Epps ended his career being ranked second all-time at Southern in receiving yards. Epps was also
Southern spreads holiday cheer with Friends of Rudolph
Kelsey Mix – Online Editor/Copy Editor When December rolls around at Southern, you’re reminded of the holiday season and one of SCSU’s biggest community service events, Friends of Rudolph. The daylong event provides
Celebrity Gossip: Finals week procrastination with pop culture news
Carissa Duhamel – Copy Editor While we plug along through the final few days of a far too swiftly passing semester, members of the Hollywood elite busy themselves with the usual hodgepodge of
Walking in a ‘Winter Wonderland’ with RHA
Kelsey Mix – Online Editor/Copy Editor Pinterest helped to inspire Residence Hall Association’s annual event, Winter Wonderland. The event took a different spin from the previous years in that every activity was a
Gift of free classes from the SCSU fitness center
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter The Southern Connecticut State University Fitness Center is offering free classes to all students all week during the first week of finals. The classes being offered are
Halls of Brownell flooded due to pipe burst
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter Some unfortunate Brownell Hall residents returned to SCSU from their turkey dinners and family celebrations only to find multiple dehumidifiers and water damage in their dorms
Search for university provost continues with students
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Having students participate in the selection process for a new provost is key to Southern’s success, according to SCSU student John Eno after attending an open forum with
Shining light on cancer research from Dr. Sarah Crawford
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter Dr. Sarah Crawford has been a Biology professor at SCSU for the past 20 years and has spent the last 15 of those years dedicating her time
Tongues out and tails wagging to bring out relaxation
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Farnham’s basement was converted into a room full of wagging tails and playful barks as therapy dogs were brought in to help de-stress students in the run-up to