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
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
New Campus Clubs Invite New Members
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Every year, the fall club fair brings together into the academic quad all of Southern’s clubs and organizations. Accompanied with loud music and thousands of students,
Dear Freshmen: It Gets Better
Kelsey Mix – Copy Editor A new school, new city, new people; it’s pretty terrifying, right? When I was a freshman, I was scared to come to Southern, especially all the horror
Summer Study Abroad vs. Semester-Long Study Abroad
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Though most students are aware of Southern’s study abroad options during the semester, not many students are aware that Southern offers study abroad trips in the
How to eat healthy in college
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Between the stress of classes, lack of time, and all of the food options Southern has to offer, students have increasingly become less concerned with their
Freshmen Survival Guide
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter As of Aug. 24, 2014, a majority of the freshmen moved into their dorm rooms. This is the time where freshmen start thinking they know it
new semester means new changes for students on campus
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Returning students are in for a surprise as the staff of Southern has made some major changes to campus life over the summer. With students back
truth about LEP program
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter As of Aug. 2009, Southern Connecticut State University has adopted a new program study to satisfy students’ general education requirement. The Liberal Education Program at Southern
Students are unaware of local elections
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter The 2014 election for Governor in the state of Connecticut is scheduled to take place on Nov. 4. The election primaries took place on Aug. 12,
Student-athletes volunteer in New Haven
Aaron Johnson – Sports Editor When the Tim Greer Insurance Agency, Inc. was first approached by Southern Connecticut State University and its athletic department about the idea of collaborating on a community