Emily is a first year MBA student with a focus on Marketing. She is currently the lead copy editor of the Penmen Press, but has experience in promotions, photography, writing, and content editing.
Dear SNHU, I am sitting here in my apartment trying to sum up my experience of the past four years. Starting online in my childhood bedroom wasn't how I pictured becoming a college student. I had dreamed of joining clubs, making new friends, and becoming the best version of myself. It seemed so out of reach and so far away...yet here I am four
Emily BlaisComments Off on SNHU’s New Design Thinking Lab
The Design Thinking Lab is a new space on campus for students, faculty, and staff to create and collaborate. Over the summer, it was transformed into a space that the SNHU community can utilize. The lab's intended goal is to provide an "open space of possibility" on campus that anyone can use. Brandon Crose, Assistant Game Design Professor, is the lab manager. He emphasizes
Emily BlaisComments Off on Self Care Tips to Avoid End of Year Burnout
The end of a school year can be filled with a lot of stress and anxiety about finishing everything on time. As the academic year draws to a close, it’s easy to find yourself overwhelmed with final projects, papers, and exams. Amidst it all, it’s important to prioritize self-care to maintain both mental and physical well-being. Here are some effective tips to help navigate
Emily BlaisComments Off on Making a Difference: Wolak Learning Center Spotlight
The Wolak Learning Center (WLC), located on the second floor of the Shapiro Library, is a peer tutoring service that offers academic support for students. It provides various services such as one-on-one tutoring (by request), embedded support, and 24/7 assistance via Tutor.com where selected courses are offered. Hours of operation during the academic year are: Monday through Thursday from 9-7 p.m. and Friday 9-4:30
Emily BlaisComments Off on SNHU’s Improv Club Confidently Writes Their Own Path
Out of Ink is a recently established club at SNHU where students have an open space to step outside of their comfort zones and unleash their creativity. It was created by club president Lucas Scozzari ('27), who was driven by his love for comedy and performing on stage. His vision goes beyond entertainment, as he aims to give people confidence. "I hope people can
Emily BlaisComments Off on Students Speak Out Against Dining’s Options
American Dining Creations (ADC) has been on campus since May and fully implemented its “all you care to eat” system at the beginning of the fall semester. As the second half of the semester approaches, students have noticed that the quality of the food has heavily declined. An issue that has been posed to the community is the lack of care for students with
Emily BlaisComments Off on Best Halloween Movies to Watch According to the SNHU Community
Once October rolls around, the Halloween decorations come out and the movies come on. In an Instagram poll taken on October 12, the SNHU community weighed in on the best films to watch this Halloween season. Halloweentown (1999) took the lead among the community with 30.7% of the votes. The Disney film follows 13-year-old Marnie (Kimberly J. Brown) as she discovers she is a
Emily BlaisComments Off on SNHU’s COVID Memorial Open for Use on Campus
The construction of the COVID Memorial has finished and the site is now open. The pandemic made an impact on the SNHU community in various ways, from online classes, to lack of in-person connections and devastating losses of family and friends. SNHU felt the weight of the pandemic after losing its own family members. President Paul LeBlanc discussed the grieving process being incomplete and
The Makerspace is a spot on campus dedicated to all aspects of creativity. It can be found on the first floor of the Edward S. Wolak Library Learning Commons. A variety of tools are available for students to utilize, including a 3D printer, laser engraver, and equipment that students can use to create their own podcasts. The space is open for all students, staff,
Emily BlaisComments Off on Humanities Lab Spotlight
The Humanities Lab is a space that students can use to facilitate ideas and showcase the work that they created. It is located in the Robert Frost lobby where the former McIninch Art Gallery was located. The McIninch Art Gallery opened in 2002 and displayed artwork for two decades. In the summer of 2022, the gallery was shut down. SNHU looked for ways to