Recycling Problems

A collection of unused garbage recycling cans are located underneath the bleachers at the Moore Fieldhouse.

Anthony Fantano
Staff Writer

Normally, it would be safe to assume the contents within the Student Center’s bottle and can containers would be recycled, but English major Sarah Green said this isn’t the case.

“I’ve seen [Student Center custodians] mixing recyclables with trash two or three times,” said Green. “I’ve only noticed it in the Student Center, but not in the academic halls.”

“I don’t think the average student would care, honestly,” Green said. “Students don’t noticed it because of schoolwork and stress.”

Recycling can be a lot of work, but it’s frustrating to see the process get interrupted, she said.

“If they’re not going to [recycle], then [the Student Center] shouldn’t put out the recycling bins,” said Green.

Relay for Life raises $43,000

The 3rd annual Relay for Life took place over the weekend in the Moore Fieldhouse track.
Over $43,000 was raised for cancer research.

Brittany Galla
News Editor

Three years ago, senior math major Kim Peterson brought Relay for Life to Southern’s campus—and as she prepares to graduate, this weekend’s past event could not be more important to her.

“This one has more meaning to me because my friend died of cancer in October,” she said.

Unlike other years, Peterson started her own team and was able to raise $370.

Southern mourns loss of former VP

Brittany Galla
News Editor

Just before this past Christmas, Dean of Student Affairs Richard Farricielli called David Pedersen, the former vice president for student and university affairs, and told him he had to come see the university’s new Michael J. Adanti Student Center.

Pedersen, who worked at Southern from 1983 to 2004, played a vital role in the creation and planning of the new student center, which opened in Spring 2005.

But Pederson told Farricielli he couldn’t drive or walk up to the building because of his medical problems, including diabetes. 

“So we met him with a scooter at his car and he spent a good amount of time here,” said Farricielli. “He really got a chance to see the building. He was very happy with it.”

A resident adviser and resident connection like no other

Brittany Galla
News Editor

One was a resident adviser; the other one a resident—but this wasn’t the usual RA relationship—this was a relationship where a resident and RA were able to find friendship and comfort through something they shared: being diagnosed and dealing with Multiple Sclerosis.

Police Log - May 2nd to May 8th

DWI-On April 19, 43-year old John Black of New Haven was arrested on Fitch St.

Larceny 6th Degree-On April 19, there were three separate arrests after three students stole books from the bookstore and tried to return them for payment. Tania Urena of Waterbury, Jessica Arias. 18, of New Haven and Carla Hayden, 18, of Waterbury were all charged with larceny 6th degree.

DWI-On April 20, student Thomas Bradrick, 21, of New Haven was charged with DWI on Neff Drive.

DWI-On April 23, 48-year old Ronnie Hines of New Haven was charged with DWI.

DWI-On April 26, 19-year old Lily Detels was charged with DWI in the parking garage by Neff Hall.

From April 30 to May 7, there have been 52 motor vehicle stops. Of those, 29 were tickets and 23 were written warnings.

UPDATE: Whatever happened to the dogs?

Bill Affinito
Staff Writer
John Bonini
Staff Writer

Antoinette Wright stepped out of her car. Not more than three seconds passed before she saw the dogs. Two of them. They tore out of the bushes that line the front yard of her Rockview Terrace home, a short distance from the SCSU campus, and lunged at her.

The Southern News Staff

These are the incredibly talented and dedicated students that make Southern News what it is. They consistently strive to find and report the truth and their hard work is reflected in every issue. To say that these individuals are extremely gifted would be an understatement. Congratulations to Patty Maturo, Kevon Jabar Goodrum, and Mark Prokop on the honors that they have received this semester. Special recognition
goes out to those staff members who will be leaving at the end of this semester: Brian Laudano, Patty Maturo, Mike Levy, Nick Greene and Kevon Jabarr Goodrum.

The newsroom will not be the same without you guys. May the next stage of your lives yield unlimited prosperity and success.

All Photos By: Andrew Golding

Bryan Laudano - Opinions Editor

Patty Maturo - Editor-in-Chief

 

Eliza Hallabeck - Entertainment Editor

Mike Levy - Copy Editor

Katherine Montoya - Copy Editor

Mark Prokop - Managing Editor

Nick Greene - Sports Editor

Andrew Golding - Photographer/Photo Editor

Sean Henri - Online Editor

Kevon Jabarr Goodrum - Copy Editor

Brittany Galla - News Editor

Heather Pascale - Advertising/Business Manager

Connecticut's Mother Nature needs to make up her mind

Patty Maturo
Editor-in-Chief

I once read that there are four seasons in Connecticut: Almost winter, winter, still winter and construction. I suggest that be changed to: Almost winter, winter, false hope and construction.

Clever ploy to keep students awake

Patty Maturo
Editor-in-Chief

There is a trend taking classrooms on SCSU’s campus by storm—it may even be classified as a plague. You see, there is something severely wrong with the desks in many of the academic buildings, mainly in Engleman Hall.  It started out in just a few classrooms, but the desks have multiplied and are now all over the building. You must know the desks I’m talking about—first floor of Engleman is where they are most populous. They’re the grayish-white right-hand and left-hand half desktops attached on one side to a maroon chair. And they’re mighty uncomfortable. The peculiar thing is these desks were made in such a way that no matter how strategically you place your belongings, they will inevitably begin to slide down in a matter of moments.

Letter to the Editor

I am writing in response to Bryan Laudano's opinion article printed in the April 25 edition, page 6, titled "News isn't newsworthy." I don't pretend to be any sort of writer. I am becoming aware of this in my English 112 class, where writing has been a nightmare for me. Despite this, I know how to read well. Laudano, the opinions editor at the Southern News, wrote an article that was so bad, even I know it deserves to line the birdcage.