Author: Nick Klotz

Nick is Editor in Chief of the Penmen Press. Formerly, Nick has served as the online manager of the Penmen Press. He is a senior at SNHU, studying information technology with a concentration in digital marketing. Nick's love for storytelling has inspired him to explore new ways for the Press to connect with their audience. When he's not in the Penmen Press office, Nick can be found at the movie theater or practicing with his band, Social Ghost.
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“Get Out” Combines Horror and Social Commentary

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The most frightening things in the world often hit closest to home. Horror thriller “Get Out” recognizes this by tackling racism at a time where it’s at the forefront of our minds. Chris is a young photographer enjoying relative success both professionally and romantically. His girlfriend, Rose, invites him to meet her family after five months of dating. Chris is apprehensive, as he is
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The Boogeyman is Back: “John Wick: Chapter 2” Review

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In 2014, “John Wick” came as a defibrillator shock to the action movie genre. It managed to feel fresh and exciting by sub­verting many of the tropes of the genre that had, at that point, be­come stale. The much-welcome sequel, “John Wick: Chapter Two,” has arrived to deliver more of what was so loved about the first one. Keanu Reeves plays the titu­lar character
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Braving the Cold: Dead or Alive

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Walking Dead fans flocked to The Last Chapter Pub on Sunday, February 12 for a spe­cial screening of season seven’s mid-season premiere. The event saw an impressive turnout that proved the popu­larity of the show with SNHU students. Student Involvement and SNHUmans vs. Zombies (SvZ) co-sponsored the event and provided students with free piz­za. If that wasn’t enough to get students to brave the
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For The Fools Who Dream: “La La Land” Review

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Once in a great while, a film comes around that reminds you why you love movies. “La La Land,” the musical taking the industry and awards season by storm, captures that magic for me. “La La Land’s” narrative picks up where jazz-pianist Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and aspiring-actress Mia (Emma Stone) cross paths. They’re at similar points in their lives; both are down-on-their-luck artists. What
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Undergraduate Research Day Deadline Approaching

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The February 16 deadline for Undergraduate Research Day is fast approaching. It’s not too late to submit a 100 to 250-word proposal. Undergraduate Research Day is an annual opportunity for students to delve into a topic of interest deeper than normal coursework allows. Students are able to present their findings and showcase their critical thinking and presentation skills. Students are able to present a
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The Palace Theatre Presents “A Christmas Carol”

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The Palace Theatre in Manchester, NH opened their production of “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 2. The Charles Dickens classic has become an annual tradition for them. In the story, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The ghosts reveal to Scrooge the impact of his past, present, and future in the hopes that he may change his ways. The
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One-Man-Band Noah Hoehn Lights Up the Pub

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On Dec. 1, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) welcomed multi-instrumentalist Noah Hoehn to campus. Hoehn lit up The Last Chapter Pub with his energetic renditions of radio hit songs like Imagine Dragons' "Radioactive" and MAGIC's "Rude". His show consisted of an electronic marimba, keyboard, harmonica and a dhol drum, a double-headed drum originating in India. "We saw Noah Hoehn at [the National Association for
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Lady Gaga Reinvents Herself on “Joanne”

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It’s hard to believe that it’s been 8 years since Lady Gaga burst on to the scene, taking the media by storm with her eccentric persona and dance­floor-ready synth-pop. Her latest recording, “Joanne,” sees the singer taking a more grounded, straightforward approach. Leading up to the release of the album, Gaga dropped a pair of killer singles that re­ally got my attention. “Perfect Illusion,”
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