Author: Megan Palmer

Megan is an alumna of SNHU, formally the Editor-in-Chief of the Penmen Press. She was an English Language and Literature major with minors in communication and education, and she dedicated herself to the growth and success of SNHU's student-led newspaper. In addition to the Penmen Press, Megan also worked in the Deborah L. Coffin's Women Center, conducted extended research projects with SNHU's club for undergraduate research, and sang with her barbershop chorus.
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The Best Entertainment of 2017

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As studious as we claim to be, even the best of us need to unwind every now and again. 2017 was a great year in media, and our Arts and Entertainment staff picked some of their favorite time wasters of the past year. Baby Driver - Emma Sheehan [caption id="attachment_3595" align="alignnone" width="1200"] (image credit: Sony Pictures)[/caption] One of my favorite films of 2017 is Baby Driver.
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“The Bachelor” Returns: A Whirlwind of Rose Petals and Too Many Laurens

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For fans of reality shows and likely-to-fail relationships that unfold on national television, the start of the new year hails the beginning of another season of The Bachelor, America’s favorite love-to-hate-it love circus, featuring Arie Luyendyk Jr. Long-term fans may remember him as runner up on Emily’s season, and then again, they may not. Regardless of how long you have been watching the show,
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Top 10 Stories of 2017

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2017 was a big year for The Penmen Press, as we launched PenmenPress.com in early September and have redefined how we tell SNHU's story. As we celebrate the new year and reflect on the past one, we wanted to share PenmenPress.com's Top 10 stories from 2017! #1 Email Malfunction Leads to University Wide Chain [caption id="attachment_1395" align="alignnone" width="5132"] The initial email from Student Affairs
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Celebrate SNHU Around the World: SNHU Students in Rwanda Share Their Stories

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SNHU students and alumni across the world are winding down the semester and preparing to celebrate the holiday season. This past July, SNHU launched an initiative to expand their programs in Kiziba and Karongi, Rwanda, stimulating it with a 10 million dollar grant from anonymous donors. The university’s goal is to open three new sites in the next two years in Kenya, Lebanon and
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The Weight of Student Leadership

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We are living in the era where anxiety is the top presenting concern among college students over depression. We have been living in this climate for three to four years now, since the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors found that 41.6 percent of college students experienced some form of anxiety (2013), followed by a Penn State study which also found that
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“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Will Make Like a Smuggler and Steal Your Breath Away (Spoiler Free)

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Christmas has come early, and yes, it is in the form of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Driving the story and the revolution forward while remaining true to the series’ themes, Episode Eight is full of action and sheer wonder, particularly in its second half where everything makes the jump to lightspeed. Fans of both The Force Awakens and Rogue One will be pleased
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Governor Chris Sununu Speaks with Students

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New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu joined the Southern New Hampshire University Community on December 8 for an open discussion regarding his important initiatives and visions for the state.  Sununu is serving as the 82nd Governor of New Hampshire, and is currently the youngest governor in the United States. In his first trip to SNHU since becoming governor, Sununu’s opening remarks focused on the general philosophies
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Domino’s Dishes Out Devastating News — Pie-Hards React

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In no uncertain terms, pizza is essential to any college student’s survival. Students’ options for a late night bite have now been cut in half, as Domino’s has made the decision to cease delivery to SNHU’s campus. This decision was made effective on the 24th of last month. “Dominos was that booty call at 2 a.m. Not always your first choice, but it’s always
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