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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2017’s Destination: SNHU Homecoming Brings Students and Alumni Together

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October 13-15 SNHU saw an influx of families and alumni for the university's annual Homecoming. One that proved to be among the largest events in campus history. Homecoming at SNHU is often one of the largest and busiest weekends of the year. Events and activities are organized by many on campus clubs, organizations and offices, and new or old college students, alumni and faculty
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The Global State of Media

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As journalists, it becomes natural for us as an organization and as individuals to consider ourselves agitators. Troublemakers. Speakers of truth to power and students with a responsibility we did not think our university careers would afford us. While many of us don't have any intention of going into journalism or media professionally, “university newspaper” has become a pseudo-profession which we accept with open
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Leah Richards Starts New Leg of her SNHU Journey in Both Student Success and the Learning Center

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The new school year brings changes for everyone, students and faculty alike. For some, however, these changes are more drastic than others and bring about a change in title, office and mindset. For Leah Richards, the 2017-2018 school year brought brand new positions, challenges and goals that needed to be set to ensure the success of SNHU Students. Going into her eighth year at
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Letter From the Editors: Manchester Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

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1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes. Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,470 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 460 will die each year. Over 3.3 million breast
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Freedom of Speech

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SNHU celebrated Constitution Day on September 18. In 2005, the federal government passed a bill requiring any universities receiving federal funds to commemorate this day with educational programming. Sponsored by the late Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV), the bill reads: "Each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution” (Pub. L. 108-447, div.
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Student Leaders Hone Skills at Fall Leadership Conference 

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Each fall, student leaders from all walks of club and organizational life join together for the Fall Leadership Conference where they attend workshops tailored to helping them develop their skills. This years Fall Leadership Conference took place Sunday, October 1 and hosted student leaders from a multitude of clubs and organizations. Susan Elsass, Associate Dean of Student Success at CETA, presented Sunday’s keynote speech,
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Email Malfunction Leads to University Wide Chain

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Over 350 emails were exchanged on the University College Student (UC_Student) listserv beginning late in the evening of Friday, September 22, with the final email being sent almost 24 hours later. This email chain spurred a variety of responses from students ranging in amusement, anger, frustration, memes, and even sender’s locations and phone numbers. Heather Lorenz, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of
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Meet Your New SGA Senators

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September 22 marks the beginning journeys of 12 new Student Government Association (SGA) senators. SGA President Ashlee Lindsey shared her excitement about the new senators and their role. “Our senators will bring a fresh perspective,” Lindsey said. “Every single member has various connections with people on and off campus… It is refreshing to have a new group becoming a part of SGA, because they
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Gunshots Heard from Campus – Public Safety Responds

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Gunshots could be heard from campus on the morning of September 21. Public Safety’s Captain Roger St. Onge confirmed that these sounds were a result of a routine firearms training conducted at the Hooksett Police Department’s facility near the Merrimack River. The Hooksett Police Department confirmed that Manchester SWAT was using their facility. St. Onge stated that these events are “year-round occurrences” and that,
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Granite State Comic-Con Rocks New Hampshire for 15th Straight Year

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MANCHESTER, NH - Granite State Comicon (Granitecon), celebrated its fifteenth annual convention at the Radisson on Elm St. September 16-17. Produced by Double Midnight Productions (owners of Manchester’s Double Midnight Comics) and priding “[them]selves in providing a more intimate experience” Granitecon featured vendors, artists, exhibitors, cosplayers and special celebrity guests alike who had the “chance to mingle and chat and enjoy each other’s company.”
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