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Restaurant Spotlight: The Local Moose Café Provides Farm-To-Table Fare In A Cozy Atmosphere

There are a few essential qualities that a great café must possess. Such qualities include top-notch coffee, creative eats and a comfortable, stress-relieving atmosphere. These ideals are embraced whole-heartedly at The Local Moose Café. Located on Queen City Avenue in Manchester, The Local Moose is a little café churning out specialty coffee drinks, sandwiches made from provincially sourced ingredients and baked goods. Established in
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Martin Luther King Breakfast Celebrates Civil Rights Movement

The month of January can be represented by two significant annual occurrences: the return to school for students across the country and the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The SNHU Office of Diversity celebrated the holiday by sponsoring the second annual MLK Breakfast on January 18. The theme of this year’s breakfast was women and children of the Civil Rights Movement. Kayla
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Top 10 Stories of 2017

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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Restaurant Spotlight: Dancing Lion Chocolate Brings Artistic, Top-Quality Chocolates to Manchester

Chocolate is undoubtedly among the most beloved foods among people of all ages. Many of us are accustomed to pedestrian forms of chocolate, such as candy bars and chocolate cake, but at Dancing Lion Chocolate, a little shop in downtown Manchester, the goal is to craft wildly inventive chocolates made from high quality ingredients. Master Chocolatier Richard Tango-Lowy opened Dancing Lion in 2007. “I
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SNHU Center for New Americans Provides Support for Immigrants and Refugees

Settling down in an unfamiliar country is incredibly challenging for many immigrants and refugees, and finding support services and educational opportunities can be difficult. Southern New Hampshire University is attempting to make this transition easier by supporting the formation of an influential new resource. SNHU has partnered with YWCA New Hampshire to establish the Center for New Americans, a center where refugees and immigrants
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Restaurant Spotlight: Chez Vachon Dishes Out Large Portions of French-Canadian Favorites

Chez Vachon may have the most misleading name of any restaurant in Manchester. Based on the name alone, many would be inclined to think that this is an upscale French restaurant in the middle of the city; however, this could not be further from the truth. Chez Vachon is a humble, charming breakfast and lunch spot located less than 15 minutes from the SNHU
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Help Battle Food Insecurity During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Hunger and homelessness are two issues that affect countless individuals across the globe. The week of November 11-19 is nationally known as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The National Coalition for the Homeless and The National Student Campaign against Hunger and Homelessness sponsor this nationwide event every year with the goal of generating awareness and promoting volunteer opportunities. Here at SNHU, The Center for
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Restaurant Spotlight: 900 Degrees Offers Artisanal Pizza With Unique Toppings

For many college students, pizza is a staple food. This is evidenced by the fact that pizza boxes are nearly as common of a sight on the SNHU campus as textbooks. Satisfying slices are easy to find in Manchester, but most bear little resemblance to those found in Italy.For those looking for an authentic slice of authentic Neapolitan pizza, 900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria is
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Restaurant Spotlight: Madear’s Offers Traditional Cajun Cuisine with a Twist

Downtown Manchester is home to a plethora of interesting restaurants, many of which are concentrated on or near Elm Street; however, for those willing to venture outside the hustle and bustle of Elm Street when looking for a place to eat, they will be rewarded with a meal at Madear’s. Tucked away on Hanover Street, this unassuming little eatery specializes in modern Cajun fare
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Restaurant Spotlight: Soul-Satisfying Barbecue Can be Found at KC’s Rib Shack

Finding authentic Southern barbecue in New Hampshire can be challenging to say the least. Luckily for the SNHU community, KC’s Rib Shack in Manchester has been smoking ribs and slicing brisket since 1998. Located on Second Street, KC’s is a haven for those seeking all the barbecue classics in an ultra-casual atmosphere. This place is not recommended for vegetarians since the star of the