EEE Mosquitos are a real threat to Connecticut
Ellie Sherry — Reporter Every year, one million people are killed by the world’s most deadly animals — and no, it is not the shark. It’s the mosquito. The majority of these
Obama School construction halts grand opening
Jackson LaMar — News Writer On Farnham Ave., right across from the commuter lost, students may have noticed the still on going construction of the Barack H. Obama magnet school. The school
The Big Event cleans up
Haljit Basuljevic—Reporter Every year, a group of students gather together to celebrate service and volunteer work through The Big Event, a day spent doing community service. This year, over 150 members signed
Class cancellations leave students stranded
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter What is more annoying than having to wake up at 5:45 a.m. to register for your classes next semester? How about receiving news that one of
Preparing for graduation your senior year
Jennifer Hoffer – Sports Editor If you’re a senior, welcome to what is simultaneously the best and worst thing that will ever happen to you: the end of college. The last semester
DIY: Canvases to spruce up your walls
Kelsey Mix – Online Editor/Copy Editor A new year means it’s time for your dorm room to get a new look! At least it does for me, anyway. I always get so
Students unknowingly dealing with social anxiety
Michelle Hennessy – News Reporter Around 15 million American adults suffer from social anxiety disorder with symptoms that can interfere significantly with daily routines, occupational performance or social life. Thus, making it
A closer look at Professor Tricia Lin’s transition
Kiera Blake – Special to the Southern News Transitioning from studying English with little background in Women’s Studies to a director position in Southern Connecticut State University’s Women’s Studies department with a drive
Commuter population effects school weather closing
Michelle Hennessy – News Reporter Southern closes for bad weather more often because of the large number of commuters that makes up the student body, according to Southern’s director of Public
‘The Avengers’ themed leadership retreat
Kelsey Mix – Online Editor/Copy Editor This year’s leadership retreat focused around a theme based off of the movie “The Avengers.” Every fall and winter, the leadership retreat committee made up of Southern students
The constant struggle of internet addiction
Rachel Forst – Special to the Southern News Hearing the ping noise of a notification go off and then having to check Facebook every five minutes while trying to study for a test
DIY: Holiday decorating!
Melanie Sabol – Copy Editor With finals happening right as we speak, it can be quickly forgotten that the holidays are upon us. Don’t lose any of the holiday spirit by being cooped
Things to do this winter season to stay busy
Melanie Sabol – Copy Editor Finals are almost over, and that means that we are one step closer to winter break. This means that for almost a month there is no homework and