University unveils tribute to Tim Quill
After his passing earlier this year, the university has dedicated a new sign to Swimming and Diving Head Coach Tim Quill.
‘Pep Rally’ sparks blue and white pride
In celebration of Homecoming, students were able to join together for 'Pep Rally' on Thursday, Oct. 8.
Food insecurity drives demand
With the amount of challenges that students face, those at the Food Pantry wants students to know that they are always there for them.
Reimbursement program helps student parents
Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter To help lessen the burden of being a student parent, the university now offers those who are eligible the opportunity to be partially reimbursed for their child care expenses while
Michael Phelps: ‘I didn’t want to be alive’
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor The most decorated Olympian of all-time once considered committing suicide. In 2014, after 28-time medalist Michael Phelps was charged for a second time with driving under the influence, he
Panel of experts spoke on student mental health
Haljit Basuljevic—Reporter A televised forum entitled Student Mental Health: Crucial Conversations in the Lyman Center, featuring a panel of five experts, gave extensive knowledge about the nature of mental health awareness. In
SGA works toward LEP changes
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor A letter is being drafted on behalf of Student Government Association President Alexis Zhitomi to state the group’s position on the Liberal Education Policy’s foreign language requirement. For several
Prayer vigil held for New Zealand victims
Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter The Muslim Student Association held a vigil to honor the victims lost in the mass shooting and terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, last week. The vigil honored the 50
Provisional status removed
Tamonda Griffiths—News Writer After eight years, the university is no longer in provisional status from the U.S. Department of Education, according to a campus announcement from President Joe Bertolino. “Basically, what that
New policy established for posthumous degree requests
Haljit Basuljevic—Reporter A newly approved policy will allow students who died before completing their degree to be awarded an honorary certificate upon request of their family members. Math professor and Faculty Senate
Lamont proposes taxing textbooks
Tamonda Griffiths—News Writer In a recent budget proposal, newly-elected Governor Ned Lamont stated potential plans to stamp college textbooks with Connecticut’s 6.35 percent sales tax. According to an article in the Connecticut
Women’s studies stitches #MeToo quilt
Alexandra Scicchitano—Online Editor The SCSU Healing Project #MeToo Quilt was born from the idea of the community coming together to heal from senseless hatred said Yi-Chun Tricia Lin, director and professor of
Video captures in-class argument
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor & Tamonda Griffiths—News Writer In a video obtained by the Southern News, a communication professor and students allegedly engaged in an argument during a Communication 101: Professional Presentations class.