10 Questions

In this Q&A, the Interim President Dwayne Smith and Student Government Association President Kyle Mashia-Thaxton, senior history major, answer questions about being leaders on campus.   1) Why did you decide to come to Southern?   SGA President Kyle Mashia-Thaxton: “I value Southern’s institutional message about making access to higher education more equitable and affordable. I decided Southern because gave...

In a Q&A, CASAS (Center for Academic Success and Accessibility Services) Director Katie De Oliveira and Navigation Coordinator Jenna Barcello, senior elementary education major, talk about the center, located on the third floor, Buley Library  Jenna Barcello, CASAS coordinatorPHOTOS | CARLOS G. LEBRON Kathleen De Oliveira,CASAS director 1. How did you get started working for CASAS?  Coordinator Jenna...

Andreina Barajas Novoa, a junior sociology and political science major and a member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council, and Diane Ariza, vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and a co-chair of the DEI Advisory Council, answer 10 questions about the council, social justice and how all affect change for the campus.   Andreina Barajas Novoa,...

In this Q&A, Student Financial Literacy and Advising Coordinator Lewis Deluca Jr. and sophomore business major/finance Noah Falcioni answered 10 questions about the importance of keeping track of personal finances. 1. How did you become interested in finance? Noah Falcioni: I originally started in accounting. In my first semester, I talked to some relatives who worked in finance;...

In this Q&A, SCSU’s Fitness Center Coordinator Jessica Scibek, and junior communication student Delly Ben-Toukour, who works in the Fitness Center, answered 10 questions about the Fitness Center, staying healthy and the importance of being active. 1. Why should students/faculty visit the Fitness Center?  Jessica Scibek: The nice thing about coming to our Fitness Center is that it’s really conveniently located...

In this Q&A, SCSU Director of New Students and Sophomore Programs Sal Rizza, and transfer student Matt Polek, sophomore journalism major, answered 10 questions about what it’s like is to transfer to a new school and the process that comes along with it. 1. Why do students transfer? Why did you? Sal Rizza: That could be a very long...

In this Q&A, SCSU Health Center Associate Director Brigitte Stiles and senior nursing student Katherine Miller answered 10 questions about their respective experiences as a nursing student and as a career nurse.  1. What made you want to become a nurse?  Brigitte Stiles: I was interested in the medical field, and I’ve always been the type of person who likes...

By Jacob Waring 1. What is your favorite memory as a student at Southern? Jamie Kelley: I was one of the lucky students chosen for FLEX program. My favorite memory was the second day , cause it’s where I met one of my favorite friends. Carolyn Vanacore: My best memory is the opportunity to bring women and girl...

In a Q&A with August Pelliccio from Crescent magazine, both Campus Watch Director Jake Lahiff and Chief of Southern Police Department Joseph Dooley were asked 10 questions about themselves and their jobs on campus. Campus Watch Director Jake Lahiff.(August Pelliccio/Crescent Magazine) Chief of Southern Police Department Joseph Dooley.(August Pelliccio/Crescent Magazine) 1. How did you first get involved in...