Student-athletes and coaches on morning practices
Edgar Ayala – Sports Writer Every student-athlete knows the feeling of their alarm clock going off at 6 a.m. in order to wake up for practice, yet still having to attend classes, nursing a
The evolution of Otis the Owl
Alex Palmieri – General Assignment Reporter Otis the Owl has been Southern’s beloved mascot since the early 1950s. Having gone through its fair share of major makeovers, it is still a big part of
Danielle Powell continues her final chapter
Phil Zoppi – Sports Writer Southern’s women’s basketball team is off to a 14-8 start and a big reason why is due to the play of the leading scorer, Danielle Powell. The senior forward
Student-athletes key in on giving back to the community
Matt Gad—Sports Writer Throughout the year, many student-athletes participate in community service, either on their own or with their respective teams. It is part of the push for student-athletes to not just
SCSU baseball team defeats Adelphi University, 8-6
Philip Zoppi – Sports Writer Southern’s baseball team was able to hold off a late rally and defeat Adelphi University by a score of 8-6, last Tuesday on April 19. The Owls never
Gender Inequality in sports
Alex Palmieri – General Assignment Reporter Women and men that play professional sports should get similar amounts of money regardless of gender, or at least that is what Shamika Smith said. “It is unfair,”
SCSU football team participates in ‘Stuff-A-Shuttle’ to help the less fortunate
Philip Zoppi – Sports Writer Robert Nittolo, Devon Davis along with the rest of Southern’s football team participated in the event “Stuff-a-Shuttle,” which helped transport food to the less fortunate in the Greater New
Healey of women’s lacrosse dedicates confidence to her team performance
Philip Zoppi – Sports Writer Sophomore Nicole Healey of the women’s lacrosse team is off to a hot start this year, as she leads the team with 20 goals in nine games. Midway
Rainouts during the baseball season
Phil Zoppi – Sports Writer Southern Connecticut’s baseball team were supposed to play their two doubleheaders this weekend, but all four games had to be postponed due to rain. Southern’s head baseball coach, Tim
Softball team excited to start 2016 season
Matt Gad – Special to the Southern News Southern Connecticut’s softball team is raving with excitement for their upcoming 2016 campaign, as younger pieces are expected to continue playing vital roles this spring. The
Women’s lacrosse team has high hopes for 2016 season
Philip Zoppi – Sports Writer The Southern women’s lacrosse team has high hopes going into the 2016 season after a frustrating 2015 campaign. The lady Owls had some excruciating losses last season, losing seven
Southern’s baseball season is well underway
Philip Zoppi – Sports Writer The 2016 Southern baseball team is looking to rebound from a disappointing 18-19 record in the 2015 season. Tim Shea, the head baseball coach since 2002, has led the
Student-athletes surviving the injuries
Edgar Ayala – Sports Editor As an athlete, injury concerns will always be part of the game. Learning how to prevent those injuries is important to know in order to avoid any future encounters.