Author: Catherine Lachance

Catherine is a junior at SNHU majoring in communications and minoring in psychology. She is in her first year as Lead Copy Editor for the Press. She previously served as Sports Editor for a year and a half. She has a passion for writing and sharing people's stories and loves interacting with the SNHU athletic community. In addition to the Press, Catherine has written professionally for Turley Publications in Palmer, Massachusetts. She is also a tennis coach at Longmeadow Country Club in Longmeadow, Massachusetts during the summer. Catherine is also working on her website, Cat's Writing Blog, where she shares all the stories she has written for press, as well as personal experiences she has gone through. She hopes to receive an internship next year at a journalism or marketing agency.
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APRIL FOOLS: SNHU to Spend Two Million Dollars on New Golf Course Behind Hospitality

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The destruction of the townhouses has caused much debate over what should take their place, but after much discussion, university officials agreed upon incorporating an 18-hole golf course that will be used restrictively for the men’s and women’s golf teams.  If construction goes according to plan, the course will open next fall. The decision comes after many complaints were filed about "inconvenient travel" to
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SNHU Softball Makes Waves in Recent NE-10 Action

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The SNHU softball team is hitting it out of the park this season. Following two trips to South Carolina and Florida for spring break, they hold an 18-3 record against conference and non-conference teams. In their most recent game, the Penmen topped Saint Michael’s 1-0 in North Andover, Massachusetts. Erin Garczynski (‘19) hit the only home run of the game. Brittany Perdigao (‘18) and
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Men’s Tennis Benefits from Training and Competition in Florida

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While some students braved the frigid temperatures of the north for spring break, the SNHU men’s tennis team lounged pool-side under palm trees in the warm Florida air. They traveled to the sunshine state to compete in three challenging matches and receive top quality training from the country’s best tennis professionals in preparation for the Northeast-10 championships in April. The Penmen spent the first
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Penmen Baseball Wrap up their Spring Break Trip in Florida

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Between soaking up rays and relaxing on the beach, the SNHU baseball team competed in five non-conference games during their spring break trip to Florida. Expectations were high for the Penmen, and they were predicted to win many, if not all, of their games. Competition, however, was much stronger and more tactical than most teams in the Northeast-10 (NE10) They also faced a few
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“Gestural Surfaces: Lumitectural Works” Lights Up the McIninch Art Gallery

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The McIninch Art Gallery’s newest exhibit features artwork from graphic design professor Harry Umen titled, “Gestural Surfaces: Lumitectural Works.” This exhibit of light is a collaboration between Umen, fashion apparel designer Laura McCarthy and lighting engineer Howard Eglowstein. “Gestural Surfaces” was inspired by Umen’s fascination with designed lighting. Specifically, Umen utilizes an interior design technique called lumitecture. “The lumitecture work is something that I’ve
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Men’s Ice Hockey Caps Off Season, Looks to Next Season

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The Southern New Hampshire University men’s ice hockey team concluded their 2017-2018 winter season Saturday, February 24, when they fell 3-1 to Saint Anselm College during the Northeast-10 conference semi-finals. The loss amounts the Penmen’s overall record to 12-9-3 and their conference record to 6-7-2. First-time head coach Sean Walsh is immensely pleased with the success of the team during his first season with
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END OF AN ERA: Men’s Basketball Coach Stan Spirou Retires After 33 Years

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“There’s not a classier person in college basketball. He’s a true legend. He’s much more than a hall of fame coach; he’s a hall of fame husband, father, grandfather, community leader and a mentor to all of our coaches and our staff.” – Anthony Fallacaro, director of athletics. During a press conference Wednesday, February 28, tears could be seen rolling down the cheeks of
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Women’s Basketball’s Seniors Reflect on SNHU Experience, Look to Future

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The SNHU Women’s Basketball team saw their 2017-2018 season come to a close on Saturday, February 25, after Southern Connecticut State University posted a 75-64 win over the Penmen in the quarterfinals of the Northeast-10 championship. The Penmen’s appearance in the quarterfinals was their first since 2011. The Penmen’s loss to Southern Connecticut brought their overall record to 17-12, with a 12-9 Northeast-10 conference
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Men’s Tennis Beats Le Moyne; Look to Three-Peat as Northeast-10 Champions

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The SNHU Men’s Tennis team kicked off their spring season with a 6-3 win over Northeast-10 rival Le Moyne College on Sunday, February 18. The match took place at Elevate Fitness in DeWitt, New York. Graduate student and co-captain Xavier Aubron and sophomore Bas Van Biezen dominated the lineup by securing wins in both their singles and doubles matches to lead the Penmen to
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