Arts & Entertainment Opinion

10 Horror Movies Every Student Should Watch

In terms of horror movies, I’ve been around the block a few times; from The Substance to Manos: The Hands of Fate, from The Mummy to The Mummy (not to be confused with The Mummy, The Mummy, or The Mummy); I’ve seen more than my fair share, so here’s just a few recommendations—from all across the genre—for your viewing pleasure. Halloween (1978) (R), 91
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Coming Alongside our International Students & Immigrant Communities

While bringing my child to preschool early one recent morning, we had a curious conversation about migrating monarch butterflies… It started off with a delightful discussion revolving around facts about monarchs. We spoke about information he’s learned in school and at home, including their lifecycle and the magnificence of metamorphosis. Then, he spoke of monarchs’ migration patterns; monarchs migrate from Mexico up to the US and Canada, often across
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‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ – A Mixed Bag of a Finale

As big of a horror nut as I am, the Conjuring franchise has always eluded me—I'm just not that in to ghost movies, what can I say? But upon hearing that the newest installment, The Conjuring: Last Rites, may be the last, I decided to catch up; and I can confidently say the franchise is a real mixed bag—and fittingly, Last Rites is a
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How SNHU Can Better Support Commuters in the Campus Community

The recipe for campus culture: spontaneous meetups, late-night study sessions, food plan dinners, roommate drama, and exploring your college town. It is that simple, if you are a resident on campus, of course. But for students who commute back and forth from home to school, concocting the right ingredients to replicate that recipe can feel almost impossible. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) used to
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How SNHU Could Become More Pedestrian Friendly

With the recent opening of Dunkin' on campus, foot traffic to the Academic Center has increased substantially. With this comes the question, how pedestrian friendly is SNHU? If we take a look at the crosswalks, sidewalks, and streets around campus, we can see that the answer is not friendly enough. With the large increase in foot traffic to the Academic Center, it's important for
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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
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ADC Starts Fresh

After a rather disappointing start to their tenure at SNHU, American Dining Creations (ADC) and the university re-established expectations to make the partnership more successful going forward. The change is spearheaded by a change in command with Joe Sciancalepore taking over as general manager. After a 15-year partnership with Sodexo, it is understandable that there are going to be some growing pains with whoever
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New England Aquarium Trip

Students departed from the Student Center at 10:45am on November 18 for Boston, Massachusetts. In an event hosted by the Outing Club, students traveled to the New England Aquarium. Founded in 1969, the aquarium is a well-known attraction that is home to a large variety of marine life. The group eagerly arrived around noon to spend a few hours exploring the aquarium and meeting
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The Need For A Sensory Room

What is a sensory room? This is a question that many students have been asked and here lies an answer. A sensory room is a relaxation room that focuses on stimulating your five senses: touch, smell, sound, sight, and taste. This would be a room on campus where students who are overwhelmed by classes or life can go to relax. This room would have
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Preventing the Fall of the Lego Tower: Identifying Burnout and Tips for Burnout Prevention

Burnout is that feeling when life’s opportunities stock up like a child’s Lego tower, one block away from falling over. American culture requires us to spend a large portion of our day at work, which for many is the main source of the climbing Legos. It might also be school, extended family, or the kids; but it is burnout regardless of the definition or