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
SCSU’s first December graduate commencement
Aaron Johnson – General Assignment Reporter For the first time ever, Southern Connecticut State University is having two separate graduation commencements. The first of which will be this December at the John Lyman
The Iron Path to a brighter future by helping others
Jennifer Hoffer – Sports Editor After his father’s funeral, Alex Audet said he struggled with life at hand and wasn’t sure what to do with himself. He said he knew he wanted to
The keys to success from a ‘Front Row’ experience
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Every study shows students who sit in the front row get more out of lessons than those at the back, according to author, businessman, and award-winning speaker, Jon
Incident of hazing in NFL causes concern
Jennifer Hoffer – Sports Editor For the past few weeks Miami Dolphins players Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin have been in the news because of a “hazing” incident that had happened not
Students weigh in on dining options on campus
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Students are lining up with plastic plates, eying up today’s options before filtering out to the seating area. On the way in there’s hamburgers and chips a plenty,
Lower drinking age: road to responsibility or increase in binge
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Lowering the drinking age in America would lead to more students binge drinking, according to sophomore Kyle Krajick. “All that would do is give kids an excuse to
The consistent battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Monica Zielinski – Special to the Southern News The feeling of helplessness led to a spiral of depression—two traumatic events caused high anxiety, lack of sleep, nightmares, and flashbacks. Michael Petras, an SCSU
Food and Drug Administration proposes ban on trans fats
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter Jessica Beauvais does her best to avoid foods that contain trans fats. The senior elementary education major said she checks labels to avoid eating anything that includes
Senate passes the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer The Employment Non-Discrimination Act passed in the U.S. Senate earlier in the week is a step in the right direction, according to president of SCSU’s LGBTQIA Prism club,
The spring web registration battlefield: fighting for classes
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter Frank LaDore, Director of Academic and Career Advising, said SCSU’s ultimate goal is to graduate its students in four years. “People have this myth that the longer