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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SNHU Esports, CCE Raise $5k for Childrens Hospitals

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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

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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,”
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How To Esports: Your Guide for Esports at SNHU

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The Esports program at SNHU was founded in 2019. At first, there were just a few players and two coaches in a room in Stark Hall; now the Esports Program has grown to have over 70 students with its own dedicated space in the Green Center. Esports has a few different areas to get involved in. First is the free play hours, which occur
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A Guide To SNHU’s Dorms

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SNHU has nine dorms on campus. Each one varies in size, location, features, and cost. This is a detailed guide about the pros and cons of each dorm, as well as some tips for choosing a dorm to live in. Here are the options: Kingston Hall Kingston Hall is SNHU's newest dorm, having opened in 2018. This 5-floor dorm features single and double room
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Kingston Green Space Projects Revealed

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The Kingston Green Space is getting some new upgrades this year with construction being active for almost 2 weeks. Heather Lorenz, the Vice President of Student Affairs and Campus Initiatives, and a SNHU Faculty member for 27 years, shares how it's been planned. "Last year when we knew Stark Hall was coming down, we asked the student body about potential plans for the space,"
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Valorant Team Wins Collegiate LAN Tourament in Worcester

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SNHU Esports team, Valorant Blue, traveled to the All Systems Go Esports Bar in Worcester, MA on March 18. Hosted by UMass Amherst and WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), the tournament had eight schools attending and competing. The first-place prize was $500. Sean 'Peachy' Lightbody ('24), a player on Valorant Blue, shared his experience with the tournament and discussed which competition had the team on
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Club Spotlight: Robotics Club

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The Robotics Club is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) club founded in 2022. The club allows students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations. "The club is intended to teach students about STEM in physical and applicable real-world scenarios, with a focus on robotics," said Arthur Aznive ('23), the president and founder of the Robotics Club. The Robotics Club has around 30
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Club Spotlight: Gaming Club

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The Gaming Club offers a place for students to interact, build community, and enjoy their favorite games together at SNHU. The club hosts weekly game nights consisting of a variety of video games, board games, and more. According to the Student Government Association, the Gaming Club was founded in 2010 and attracts new members every semester. Gaming Club President Jordon Perry ('23) joined the
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Club Spotlight: Student Air Traffic Controllers Association

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The Student Air Traffic Controllers Association (SATCA) is a club for air traffic controllers and anyone with any aviation interest. They meet in the ATC simulator room in the SETA Annex and run simulations. SATCA has existed since 2016 and has around 20 members. The club aims to introduce people to air traffic management and show that it is less intimidating than people think.
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SNHU Esports Teams Hit the NECC Playoffs

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The main rosters of each SNHU Esports team made it to the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) playoffs. The teams that qualified include League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Valorant, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. The playoffs began on November 14. Both Valorant teams, as well as the League of Legends and Rocket League teams, were eliminated in the quarterfinals. However, Overwatch Sapphire and
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