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
Nonviolence training coming to SCSU next month
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer Nonviolence training, where people learn how to deal with violence in communities through non-violent measures, will be offered at Southern for the first time in March.
Different focuses on health for heart month
Michelle Hennessy – News Writer February is the official American Heart Month and to help raise awareness for the different ways to keep a healthy heart, Southern organized a heart fair for
Liberal Studies: the buffet of college classes
Jared Kilkenny – Special to the Southern News Thanks to the rising popularity of a unique degree program at SCSU, the term “a la carte” pertains to more than just culinary arts majors.
Colleges Against Cancer’s annual Relay for Life kickoff
Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter Students gathered in the ballroom to register for the annual Relay for Life event, where people raise money and awareness for Cancer by either making a donation,
West Indian Society keeps their Caribbean culture alive
Jamila Young – Arts & Entertainment Editor Whether you are a student of Caribbean descent, or if you just want to learn about the culture, the West Indian Society (WIS) is the organization
Book Review: Heart-Shaped Box
Mackenzie Hurlbert – Managing Editor If Stephen King is the king of horror, then Joe Hill, King’s son, is the prince. Hill has recently published three horror novels and a collection of
CVS makes transition to stop selling tobacco products
Janine Savoie – Special to the Southern News With over 7,600 stores within the United States, CVS is considered to be one of the largest pharmacy chains. The store sells everything from medicine,
Gift prices increase around Valentine’s Day
Alex Roberts – Special to the Southern News Valentine’s Day is not the most affordable holiday to buy flowers, says Jackie Branco, owner of Jackie’s Floral Design in Naugatuck, Conn. Compared to most
DIY: Make your own jewelry box!
Kelsey Mix – Online Editor/Copy Editor Courtesy of abubblylife.com This DIY ring box is one of those top-notch no-fuss solutions that’s functional and looks downright dazzling at the same time! Materials: 1.
Tanning bed users have negative long-term side effects
Marissa Lynn D’Angelo – Special to the Southern News Tanning beds seem to be popular these days to keep skin dark and flawless looking. However, just because you are not exposed to the