For Crescent MagazineFollowing students stories, art, and involvement in their communities produced during my career as a student journalist. Coverage of a protest to accompany my story in Crescent Magazine on DACA dreamers in New Haven. How Southern Connecticut State University’s Office of Sustainibility gives back to the community by feeding the less fortunate. How a single parent manages to get her degree while working to raise two children. Students at Southern get involved with Best Buddies, an international nonprofit dedicated to creating one-on-one friendships. Photographer and marketing professional, Marissa Simos shares her experience in the automotive world. Awarded Third Place in CT College SPJ Awards for Visual Storytelling. Known for its music scene, this story guides students to find likely places to find their new favorite artists. More than mere decoration. Art installations at SCSU are loaded with meaning and history.