Author: Rebecca LeBoeuf
Rebecca LeBoeuf graduated summa cum laude in 2018 with a B.A. in communication and a minor in professional writing. She is a former editor in chief and held other positions on the Press including Penmen Abroad editor and copy editor. Her favorite part of journalism is listening to and sharing people's stories.
Survey and Interviews Challenge Sexual Assault Statistics
Sexual assault cases are making headlines across the U.S. in many industries and environments, and college campuses are no exception. “11.2 percent of all students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence or incapacitation (among all graduate and undergraduate students),” according to the Report on the Association of American Universities Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct. This would equivalate
Thank You, Student Leaders
On behalf of the Penmen Press, it was with our great pleasure to accept the Scott W. Caswell Outstanding Student Organization Award at last night’s Leadership Awards Banquet. Our staff has worked tirelessly throughout the year -- summer, winter and spring break included -- to fulfill our mission of writing SNHU’s story. We are honored to be recognized for the work we put into
The Pub’s Booming Business Leads to Financial Kinks
The Last Chapter Pub experienced an increase in use from students over the course of the 2017-2018 school year; however, this increase in business resulted in difficulty managing the budget set aside for the Pub. Pub Business Manager Lorilee Mayberry (‘18) attributes the increase of the Pub’s business to changes the staff made this year. Some changes include different snack and alcohol options and
Life After Greeley
Last semester, SNHU witnessed an electrical fire in Greeley Hall that left the apartment building uninhabitable. While the fire displaced all its residents, the efforts made by the SNHU community helped the transition process. Like most incidents, this one did not go without its witnesses. Roommates Emmett Christian (‘20) and Samantha Chiodi (‘21) saw the events unfold from their dorm room window. "The first
The Importance of Self-Care
Though the end of the semester is just weeks away, the pressure placed on college students is not winding down with the academic year. The time crunch only adds fuel to the already burning fire. While the end may be in sight, it is difficult to step back and breathe, and it can be just as difficult for families, faculty and staff to understand
SGA Approves Conference Budget Updates to Constitution
Amendments to the Student Government Association's (SGA) constitution were passed on Tuesday, March 6 to promote greater fiscal responsibility among clubs in light of the recent over-expenditures to the conference budget. The SGA offers a maximum budget of $100,000 to clubs and organizations to use for conferences each year. This budget is distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be used to cover
Economics and Finance Student Breaks SNHU’s Records at Global Sales Competition
Despite not having any sales experience until this semester, Rafy Castillo (’18), an economics and finance major, broke the SNHU Sales Program records at a recent sales competition. The Global Bilingual Sales Competition (GBSC) took place at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami from February 21-25. Though SNHU has held regional championships, it has not held national championships, let alone global championships, until now.
Letter from the Editor: Importance of Assembly
As a newspaper, it is expected that the bulk of what we do, particularly in our editorial content, is talk about freedom of the press. But freedom of the press is most effective in conjunction with the other rights afforded by the First Amendment, and it is imperative that students in particular are aware of their rights and the powerful ways in which they
Award-Winning Playwright and Performer to Educate SNHU on Islam
The Arts and Culture Enrichment Series (ACES) is bringing award-winning playwright and performer, Rohina Malik, and her play “Unveiled: A One Woman Play,” to Walker Auditorium tonight at 7 p.m. Malik was inspired to write a play that combats stereotypes and the negative images of Muslims in the media. “I was frustrated that we were being defined by extremists,” Malik said. She doesn’t want