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Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) previously designated the final week of each semester for finals. However, SNHU is eliminating finals week starting this semester. Finals week was implemented to provide two-hour-long class periods that had a set date, time and location usually differing from the usual time and place the class met throughout the semester. The school dropped finals week this semester, and now

When it comes to personal finances, credit scores are arguably one of the most vital components. Not only will this score play a factor in getting accepted for loans, but it also effects the rate at which individuals receive interest or loans, insurance rates and even employment opportunities. Credit scores are not to be confused with credit reports. A credit score is a three-digit

RA Applications were released this past November, and the Office of Residence Life is expecting its most competitive pool ever. Applications consist of four short answer questions and require a reference. They are open until January 15 and all current students are qualified to apply for the 2019-2020 school year. At a panel in Tuckerman Hall, three Resident Assistants (RAs) and the Residence Director

Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo in Manchester have both closed due to the Papa Gino’s Holdings Corporation having to file for bankruptcy for protection on November 5. They were bought by Winthorpe and had to close some stores in order to remodel and modernize the remaining establishments. According to their website, Papa Gino’s sells a variety of food, but since they are a pizzeria, their

UPDATE (12/10/2018, 11 p.m.): According to the Union Leader, the driver has been identified as 24-year-old Emilie Camire of Hooksett. In Camire's car there were multiple emptied alcoholic beverages, and the substance in the ziploc bag has been confirmed to be marijuana. Camire admitted to drinking alcohol and took a field sobriety test but refused a breathalyzer test. She has since been released on

The Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) men’s hockey team defeated Franklin Pierce University 8-1 on Saturday, December 1 at The Ice Den Arena in Hooksett, New Hampshire. The Penmen currently stand with a 6-3-2 record. Freshman Forward Jake Cox has garnered over a point every game with fourteen points in eleven games. Senior Forward Brett Strawn has four goals and five assists for nine

On Tuesday, November 27, The Student Government Association (SGA) met in Hospitality 202 to discuss new events, clubs and conferences that are going to be taking place in the near future. This was also the first meeting for any new senators that joined the association. The meeting started as usual with approval of minutes and roll call where the new senators were acknowledged. The

What is the truth behind course evaluations? Where do they go? Is it even worth anyone’s while to fill them out? Actually, course evaluations do have a significant impact on the way a class is run and even how an instructor teaches in the future. Andrea Bard, a communications professor here at SNHU, says, “I have changed course material and even some methods of

Francis Despres is a Navy veteran who is studying here at Southern New Hampshire University. He spent four years as an aviation technician where he spent most of his time fixing the wiring on F-18 jets. Despres got lucky and was placed in a training squad with over 50 jets available to work with as opposed to the 12 that other units usually receive.

The Women’s Soccer Team had their 2018 quest to be crowned Northeast 10 Conference Champions for the second year in a row snatched by Assumption College on November 2 at Penmen Stadium. The Penmen suffered a crushing defeat, 2-0, ending their chances of victory. The Penmen finished the season with a 14-4-3 record and a .738 winning percentage. They scored a total of 42