Fall state of the university address
Jackson LaMar — News Writer Jackson Volenec — Reporter President Joe Bertolino spoke with faculty and staff on Tuesday, Sept 24. in the Student Center Ballroom to discuss some of the university’s
New police deputy joins owl community
Jacob Waring — Online Editor After a two-year vacancy, the position of police deputy has finally been filled by former patrol sergeant Kenneth Rahn. The swearing in took place on Monday, Sept. 16, including
Dessert social a success despite threat of inclement weather
Jacob Waring — Online Editor President Joe Bertolino’s administrative team was seen handing out delights such as kettle corn, Insomnia cookies, cinnamon buns and more. At the end, Bertolino himself handed out
Relocation of Digital Summit
August Pelliccio – News Writer Lack of clear communication is what a few university officials attribute to a turn of events that was portrayed as discrimination against the Republican community in two
Racial slur in classroom promptly addressed
August Pelliccio – News Writer Southern Connecticut State University Wellness class usually starts with professor Eric Triffin dancing, singing and spreading cheer, but when he slipped a racial slur in, several students
My March with Dr. King
August Pelliccio – News Writer Today, most recognize and respect the mark Martin Luther King Jr. left; but only as far back as 1986, Dr. Yan Searcy remembers seeing a thrown brick
Southern kicks off Social Justice Month
Josh LaBella – News Writer Southern Connecticut State University decided that when it came to social justice, a week just was not enough. This year the celebration has been stretched to the
President Bertolino, Mark Ojakian, hold conversation about sexuality
Josh LaBella – News Writer Southern Connecticut State University President Joe Bertolino and Connecticut State Colleges and Universities President Mark Ojakian told students they had no set agenda besides discussing their experiences
Southern inaugurates 12th president
Josh LaBella – General Assignment Reporter Hundreds of people filled the Lyman Center to observe the inauguration of Southern Connecticut State University President Joe Bertolino on Friday. Among the crowd was a
President Bertolino holds “Town Hall” meeting
Josh LaBella – General Assignment Reporter Southern Connecticut State University President Joe Bertolino opened his town hall style meeting by saying he had no set agenda. “I wanted to offer an opportunity
Students featured in new advertisements
Jeniece Roman – News Writer Southern Connecticut State University is in the process of releasing new video advertisements that feature students in order to promote the university and drive students to Southern
Honoring Ecuador at Noche de Gala
Alex Palmieri – News Writer Every year, Southern hosts Noche De Gala, which acknowledges different Latino countries. This year, the country that was highlighted was Ecuador. Robert Heron, vice president of
President Bertolino holds his first presidential dialogue
Melanie Espinal – General Assignments Reporter President Joe Bertolino opened his first presidential dialogue on campus by asking everyone to sit in the front row. “I hope that this is an opportunity,” Bertolino