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A photo of a lantern fly spotted outside on campus on Sept. 15. Photos by William Gagné
09/23/2026

Lantern flies invade campus

With the return of lantern flies taking over campus, students and faculty discuss the debate over what to do regarding the insects.
Students at the NABA meeting on Sept. 15. Photo by William Gagné
09/23/2026

NABA helps launch student careers

The National Association of Black Accountants held an internship application bootcamp for students to get students a foot in the door when it comes to their career.
Socialist club representative speaking at protest while students hold signs on the Buley Library Patio. Photos by William Gagné
09/23/2026

Students rally for protections against ICE

Members of the campus community came together in hopes of creating new policies and spreading awareness about the university's response to ICE.
Families moving belongings on Aug. 22. Photos by William Gagné.

Class of 2030 celebrates move-in day

Students and Residence Life staff come together as freshmen move into their new homes for the school year.
09/09/2026
Interim President Bulmer delivering a speech during the New Student Convocation Ceremony on Monday, Aug. 24, on the Lyman Center stage. Photos by William Gagnè.

New Student Convocation marks a new chapter

“You chose Southern, now make Southern yours,” interim president Sandra Bulmer said.
09/09/2026
Lena Dunham, a writer and director, and Naomi Fry, staff writer at The New Yorker speaking at FAMESICK: An Evening of Stories and Togetherness in the John Lyman Center on Friday, May 1. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Lena Dunham hosts slumber party at Lyman

The John Lyman Center became the host of a teenage sleepover as Lena Dunham, a writer and director, took the stage on Saturday, May 1, for an evening of storytelling, conversation and
05/06/2026
Interim President Sandra Bulmer leading the Town Hall meeting in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom on Friday, May 1. Photo by Victoria Cruz

Town Hall meeting confronts growing deficit and budget

The highest cost is expected to be the upcoming faculty raises, estimated at around $6 million.
05/06/2026
Reusable pads made by students in the Makerspace room that will be sent to communities in Madagascar. Photo by Brianna Wallen

Students sew reusable pads for girls abroad

Students are creating Reusable Menstrual Pads, RUMPS, to address a critical barrier that prevents many girls in parts of Africa from staying in school: limited access to menstrual products.
05/06/2026
Maps from the Those Who Returned and Those Who Did Not exhibit on the ground floor of Buley Library on April 22. Photo by Lily Rand

Exhibit honors resilience of Holocaust survivors

On April 15, the university opened Those Who Returned and Those Who Did Not in Buley Library, a Holocaust exhibit honoring stories of survival, loss and resilience across generations.
Members of the Student Government Association in Room 215 of the Adanti Student Center. Photo via OwlConnect

SGA holds election for upcoming year

Results will be announced at the first body meeting in the fall semester on August 27. A new chapter is set to begin at the first meeting, as all incoming members will
04/29/2026
Students pose with Otus the Owl during Owl Jam. Photos by William Gagné

Owl Jam invites students for a day of fun

ProCon delivered two rides this year: The Sizzler and The Swinger. Both were a major selling point for students, especially for those who have not been on rides in a long time.
04/22/2026