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
Derek Jeter makes the decision to retire
Melanie Sabol – Copy Editor Derek Jeter’s story began in 1992 when the New York Yankees first drafted him straight out of high school. Jeter made his first major league debut in 1995
Facebook now offers a new custom gender option for online users
Paige Tillinghast – Special to the Southern News Sexuality, gender, and LGBT rights have always been a hot topic for debate. However, over the past few years acceptance – especially from the younger
DIY: Ombre glitter sneakers
Melanie Sabol – Copy Editor Ombre Glitter Sneakers These ombre glitter sneakers are really easy to make, and will transform any plain white sneaks into the perfect party shoes. Use these tips
Southern gets personal with ‘Vagina Monologues’
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter Everyone came out to enjoy the final night of reading some enlightening, heartfelt, and touching monologues written by Eve Ensler, a famous playwright out of New
Jamila’s Celebrity Jibber Jabber
Jamila Young – Arts & Entertainment Editor Valentine’s Day may be long gone, but there’s lots of couples news to discuss, starting with a surprise wedding that took place between the ‘The
Guess what week it is? Guess what Week. It. Is? HUMP WEEK!
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter The midterms are coming! The midterms are coming! In arguably the most stressful time of the semester next to finals, college students need outlets to maintain their
First ever OwlTHON on Southern’s campus
Aaron Johnson – General Assignment Reporter For the first time ever Greek Life hosted OWL-thon this past Friday night in the Michael J. Adanti Student Center. The event raised over $5,500 for
Album review: ‘AM’ – Arctic Monkeys
Kelsey Mix – Online Editor/Copy Editor The Arctic Monkeys are an indie rock group from England that have been around since 2002, but recently their new album ‘AM’ has been circulating around the
High school students spark book series
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Author, speaker, and high school teacher Daniel Blanchard said more needs to be done to help struggling teenagers in inner city schools. “A lot of the inner city
Southern celebrates Chinese New Year
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter Southern Connecticut State University recently celebrated the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Horse, on campus in an event sponsored by the Chinese Student Club,