Student leaders discuss campus involvement
Solé Scott- Features Editor The university strives for student leaders to get active on campus and make changes that will be for the betterment of future classes. The discussion panel was held
‘In the Heights’ played for students in quad
Brianna Wallen- Contributer Sounds of laughter, crunching of popcorn, and singing filled the atmosphere at Residence Life Quad. On Tuesday, Sept. 26th, at 8:30 p.m., students had the opportunity to experience an
Smith addresses plans to combat deficit
Jaylen Carr – Editor-in-Chief Ali Fernand – Managing Editor The university is facing a deficit in the budget, threatening the institution to make tough decisions. However, Interim President Dwayne Smith assured that
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,
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,