Campus Life

  https://youtu.be/gdiTE_9dqro Woven into the fabric of the university’s creative community is a growing student-run craft business known as “Cozy Crochet.”  Founded by Emilia Sementilli, a junior graphic design major, the brand has quickly gained recognition at Student Arts League craft fairs, where students gather to showcase and sell handmade work.   Sementilli’s crocheted hats, scrunchies, and accessories often stand out among...

https://youtu.be/IWTsB14NFu8 On weekday mornings, Brian Cambisaca can be found moving across the campus with a mail cart delivering packages and letters to the Southern community.   His route is routine, and his work is steady.   Cambisaca, a senior English major, started working in the campus mailroom as a freshman in September 2022. What began as a part-time job turned into a position that...

https://youtu.be/HPST8vO9_rA For students still on campus at 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, a certain sound can always be counted on to fill the air: the Blue Steel Drumline’s 43-member-strong, percussion-only marching band practicing.  Comprised of college and New Haven high school and middle school students, the drumline represents the Southern Owls at various events on and off campus. The...

https://youtu.be/VMItwo8QMbk The recently formed Guiding Eyes Puppy Raising Club is doing more than just training service dogs; it is building a community of service-minded students eager to make a difference. Ella Bernegger, a sophomore English major, was inspired to start the club by her personal connection with a dog named, Trent. The dog profoundly impacted her life and...

Stepping into a furry suit and donning a mask helps students involved in the community of anthropomorphics, or furries, redefine self-expression and identity. On campus, students’ interests and identities are ever-evolving—that’s true for Taylor Mahoney and Hannah Dayton. For Mahoney, a sophomore exploratory major, the fascination began early, when as a kid, they adored mascot characters. “There was...

When Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, millions of refugees left their homes and fled abroad for safety and opportunities. Three students here are among them. Uliana Pokutnia, Nikita Shovkomud and Oleksandr “Sasha” Stelmakh are currently enrolled at the university after leaving their home country to pursue higher education. Stelmakh, a junior computer science major,...

https://youtu.be/9LGuO7YPCi4 This story was reported in Fall 2023 by the students in JRN 220 – Digital Reporting and Writing taught by Jodie Gil, with photographs contributed from students in JRN 270 – Photojournalism and Drones taught by Jonathan Elmer. The JRN 220 students who contributed reporting to the project include Brandon Cortés, Miah Green, Guillermo Hernandez, Benjamin Martin,...

Nestled amidst the bustling campus of the University, lies a haven of intellectual curiosity and academic rigor—the Honors College. Established in 1982 with a mission to cultivate an environment of interdisciplinary exploration and critical thinking, the Honors College has since become a cornerstone of academic excellence and community engagement. At the helm of the Honors College is Gemme...

https://youtu.be/9mC5ryGKsTw Studying planets, stars and galaxies are opportunities open to students on campus. The departments of Physics and Earth Science are collaborating on a proposal to offer a future minor, which currently is in draft form. In addition, Southern features a Planetarium, located in Morrill Hall, for class instruction and hosting outside schoolchildren (6–8 last spring) or planned...

Education extends far beyond the confines of the classroom. It encompasses not only the transfer of knowledge, but the overall well-being of students.   Recognizing this, the university offers a vital resource that helps ensure students can focus on their studies without the burden of hunger.   The Food Pantry is located in the rear of the Wintergreen Building, across...