Author: Avery Bertrand

My names Avery, I'm a Junior here at SNHU. I'm studying Computer Science! I am currently the Vice President of the Student Government Association as well. I write articles about SNHU Esports, technology, as well as other things on campus. I work as an Arena Technician in the Esports Arena as well. Naturally, i enjoy playing games as well, such as Minecraft, Marvel Rivals, Bloons, Balatro, and a lot more. Looking to contact me? You can email me at avery.bertrand@snhu.edu Or, add me on Discord: @averwhy

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New Card Readers Installed Campus-Wide

May 28, 2025 Avery BertrandComments Off

New key card scanners have been installed in all buildings on campus, according to the Network Operations Team at SNHU. In the past few weeks, the key card readers on campus have been gradually replaced with new readers from Schlage, a lock & access control company founded in the US. Stacy Gomez, the Manager of Site Services with the Network Operations Team, shared

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SNHU Layoffs Impact Computer Science Classes Mid-Semester

January 8, 2025 Avery BertrandComments Off

On September 19 during the Fall 2024 semester, WMUR published an article titled “Southern New Hampshire University cuts dozens of positions," where they detail the layoffs that occurred within SNHU. According to the article, 52 employees were terminated, including 35 employees that are located in New Hampshire. The article also specifies that no on-campus positions were affected. However, this was not the case. One of

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How SNHU Could Become More Pedestrian Friendly

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Avery BertrandComments Off

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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Windsor Flooded Again… What Happened?

March 20, 2024March 21, 2024 Avery BertrandComments Off

Windsor experienced another flood as a result of sprinklers on Tuesday, March 12. This, in turn, caused the fire alarm to activate, forcing residents to evacuate. Hooksett Fire Department responded to the incident initially, and residents couldn't return to the building for about two hours. There were also unconfirmed reports of a small electrical fire during the incident. In an email sent to students

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How SNHU Could Be Connected By Passenger Rail

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 Avery BertrandComments Off

SNHUdents who have lived on the west side of campus know about the train tracks running along the Merrimack River. However, most do not know that those train tracks run far up north and south. It's called the New Hampshire Main Line, and it runs 50 miles from Lowell, MA to Concord, NH. It connects the three largest cities in New Hampshire: Manchester, Nashua,

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Dunkin’ Brews Success

February 16, 2024 Avery BertrandComments Off

Dunkin' on campus has been a hit and officially opened on January 16. Since it opened it has been a very popular spot for SNHU students. This new addition to campus includes a full Dunkin' menu. It is located in the Academic Center. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm. For payment, they accept Penmen Cash, credit/debit, and dining dollars.

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Club Spotlight: Professional Sales Association

December 13, 2023 Avery BertrandComments Off

The Professional Sales Association (PSA) is a club that works on business development skills. President Evan Young (‘23), and Secretary Isobella Gill (‘23), spoke about their club and what makes them stand out. “We work with schools across the country and internationally,” said Gill. “We focus on professional skills and setting members up for success in the workforce.” The PSA has a 100%

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Celebration of Light and Late Night Breakfast Tonight

December 6, 2023 Avery BertrandComments Off

Want to have a nice little break from all the stress of finals? On December 6 there are two big events here on campus that you can stop by and enjoy. One being the Celebration of Light, held by SGA. The other being Late Night Breakfast held by the Office of Student Involvement. Starting at 6pm, the Celebration of Light will be held

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SNHU Esports, CCE Raise $5k for Childrens Hospitals

November 17, 2023 Avery BertrandComments Off

The SNHU Esports team traveled to Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont on November 11, to compete and raise money for Extralife, a charity that supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. They competed in matches versus the Champlain College Esports (CCE) varsity Overwatch team. Part of the roster that visited Champlain, was Kayleigh Philip, a senior studying Communication with a minor in Esports. "I only joined

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Club Spotlight: Psychology Student Association

November 13, 2023 Avery BertrandComments Off

The Psychology Student Association (PSA) is a club at SNHU geared towards those interested in psychology. President of PSA, Abby Kotula (‘24), who is new to her role this year, spoke about her club and how this year has become a building year for them. "We like to get everyone involved with [PSA]. We give opportunities to those not even in the psychology major,”