Author: Emily Blais

Emily is a senior and Creative Writing major. She is the Arts & Entertainment Editor and has experience with social media and photography within the Penmen Press. She hopes to work in Entertainment Journalism one day.
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Dining Updates

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American Dining Creations (ADC) made its debut on campus over the summer. The company integrated a new swipe-style system that allows students to scan their IDs into the dining hall and use the "all you care to eat" system. The most highly anticipated aspects of ADC, however, are the openings of Dunkin' Donuts, located in the Academic Center Complex (ACC), and Einstein Bros Bagels,
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Arts & Entertainment Highlight

Taylor Swift Releases an “Enchanted” Experience with Her Latest Taylor’s Version

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Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her album, "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" on July 7. It's a rerecording of her earlier album, "Speak Now." The record consists of familiar tracks like "Back to December," "Dear John," and "Enchanted." Along with these, Swift included 6 unreleased ("From the Vault") tracks, like "When Emma Falls in Love" and "I Can See You," a song that began trending on
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The Explosion of “Barbenheimer” In Social Media

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Cultural phenomenons have a unique way of making an impact, especially with the prevalence of social media in today's society. "Barbenheimer," the fan-made fusion of Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," is a prime example of social media creating a phenomenon. The two films were released on July 21, and have been a trending topic for months for the vast concepts of each
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Seniors Visit “A Whole New World” During Class Trip

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SNHU's Senior Trip is something seniors look forward to all year. It's the last chance for the graduating class to come together for one final event. This year, the seniors went to Walt Disney World in Florida. They left Manchester on March 13 and returned on March 17. Stephanie Matte ('23) was one of the many seniors that attended the trip. She had a
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Arts & Entertainment

Can You Bear “Cocaine Bear?”

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In today's day and age, original films are rarely seen. Everything has either been done or plots have been recycled to the point where they're redundant. Elizabeth Banks' film, Cocaine Bear, strays away from the common movie formula and provides an oddball tale of a coked-out bear in the woods, desperately attacking the characters. The title tells exactly what the audience should expect. In
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Going the Distance: Keeping the Longevity of The Cupboard

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The Cupboard is a resource on campus for students in need. As of late, it has faced the complication of running out of resources too quickly. The Concierge Desk, which is in charge of The Cupboard, underwent changes in how they run the operation. Nicole Monahan, the director of Student Support Resources, laid out the conflict at hand, which has impacted how much inventory
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The Last of Us: From One Screen to Another

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HBO Max released the first episode of their adaptation of The Last of Us on January 15. The series follows two survivors, Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), going through post-apocalyptic America. The television series is based on the video game saga of the same name, which was released and rose to popularity in 2013. The first game has won various awards such as
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SNHU Drama Club to Put on “Dinner Theatre”

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The SNHU Drama Club is putting on its play, "Dinner Theatre." A dinner theatre-style play has actors perform on a stage while the audience enjoys their dinner. In previous years, "Dinner Theatre" productions included a murder mystery, a vampire story, and a funeral. The play will be performed in the Walker Auditorium on Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25 at 7:00 pm; doors
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Office Spotlight: Office of Diversity Programs

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The Office of Diversity Programs (ODP) is a home away from home for students of all identities. The main goals of the office are support, education, and celebration. Kayla Page, Senior Director of Inclusive Learner Engagement, discussed the basis of the office. "There's a lot of things that are essential in ODP. We spend a lot of time thinking about ways in which race,
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SNHU Introduces Reading Day

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SNHU's first reading day will be held on Friday, February 17th. Penmen Weekly announced the rest day to the SNHU community on January 1. Classes will not be held on this day to give students extra time to prepare for upcoming midterms. "Athletics, campus-based events, student employment, and academic activities based outside the classroom such as student teaching and internships will all continue unless
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