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Baseball Crowned NCAA East Regional Champions

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Catherine Lachance 0

“This is one of the best feelings I’ve ever had. I’ve never been a part of something like this and I won’t ever take it for granted. We worked hard for this and we deserve it.” -Third Baseman, Tom Blandini All eyes were on graduate student Shane McDonald on Monday, May 21, as he fired a one-hit, complete-game shutout to lead the fourth-seeded SNHU

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New RAs: How Are They Feeling?

April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 River Matis 0

Whether it’s a spat between roommates or an incident on the floor, Resident Assistants (RAs) are there to do what they can, and right now the future RA’s of SNHU are being trained. Hunter Secor ('19), who is an RA at New Castle and is going to be mentoring four future RAs, said that when he was still an RA in training one thing

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Last-Minute Opportunities

April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 Rachel Dembek 0

Securing an internship or job for the summer is something many students aim to do. If one hasn’t, no need to worry, there are still plenty of opportunities to connect with employers and snag the perfect internship or job to help you gain experience this summer. Students that need internships or jobs over the summer should first start searching on SNHU Recruit. This database

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Kingston Up, Suites Down

April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 Josh Warshauer 0

As the SNHU campus continues to evolve and grow, new Residence Halls go up. This also means that older halls come down. Last year the upper suites Winnisquam and Chocorua, along with the Kearsarge apartments, were torn down in order to construct the new and anticipated Kingston Hall. This year the lower suites, Whittier Hall and two townhouses, Sunapee and Cranmore are all being

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SGA Voter Turnout Down 13 Percent Since 2015

April 25, 2018April 22, 2018 Megan Palmer 0

This spring election for Student Government Association (SGA) senate and executive board saw the lowest voter turnout rate in five years, with only 15 percent of the eligible student population participating (421 students). This represents a 13 percent decrease since spring elections of 2015, with the presidential election of Caroline Fleming and Sarah Lawton. Last April’s spring elections (Ashlee Lindsey v. Ryan Evaul) saw

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Public Safety Prepares The Community for Active Shooter Situations

April 24, 2018April 25, 2018 River Matis 0

In the case of an active shooter situation, people are often confused on how to respond. On April 10 in Walker Auditorium, Public Safety provided answers. Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training teaches faculty and students how to respond in the case of an active shooter situation. Kevin Lee and Dan Reilly from Public Safety gave this lecture to a group of

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The Future of SNHU Culinary is Uncertain

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 Nicholas VonSchantz-Ricci 0

Vice President of Academic Affairs Michael Evans is recommending a teach-out of the SNHU Culinary program. On April 3, Evans sent out an email to students who are enrolled in the culinary program that outlined his reasoning for this recommendation. Evans offered a similar recommendation in January of 2017. His main concerns were the high cost associated with running the program and declining enrollment.

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SNHU Baseball Goes Viral

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 Catherine Lachance 0

Recently, SNHU has been making a significant presence on social media. From hosting events such as the fall Fetty Wap concert to the incident of an online professor claiming Australia is not a country, SNHU has been receiving a tremendous amount of national attention. The attention is now shifting more toward SNHU’s sports teams, particularly the baseball team. On April 8, Penmen Productions posted

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A Meal at Consuelo’s is a Culinary Journey to Mexico

April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 Nicholas VonSchantz-Ricci 0

With the conclusion of winter and the arrival of warm weather comes a shift in cravings for many people. The bright and spicy flavors of Mexican cuisine are irresistible in the spring and summer. Well-made tacos, burritos and quesadillas have the ability to transport us to tropical Mexican beaches. Many SNHU students may be familiar with Mexican chains such as Margarita’s and La Carreta,

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The Pub’s Booming Business Leads to Financial Kinks

April 20, 2018April 19, 2018 Rebecca LeBoeuf and Rosa Valente 0

The Last Chapter Pub experienced an increase in use from students over the course of the 2017-2018 school year; however, this increase in business resulted in difficulty managing the budget set aside for the Pub. Pub Business Manager Lorilee Mayberry (‘18) attributes the increase of the Pub’s business to changes the staff made this year. Some changes include different snack and alcohol options and