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
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
An up close look at Southern’s step team: Steppin’ Up
Caitlin Williamson – Special to the Southern News Southern’s school spirit is not only found in our athletic teams and cheerleaders, the Mighty Owl family finds multiple ways to represent our university
Owls score big off forced turnovers in first win of season
Aaron Johnson – General Assignment Reporter NEW HAVEN – The Southern Connecticut State women’s basketball team put on a dominate effort at home against Concordia College earning their first win on the
Walk-on policy at Southern
Bobby Martinez – Sports Writer NEW HAVEN — Gabriel Oliver said one main goal coming out of high school besides getting a degree was to continue playing under the bright lights that