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Kingston Up, Suites Down

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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Thank You, Student Leaders

On behalf of the Penmen Press, it was with our great pleasure to accept the Scott W. Caswell Outstanding Student Organization Award at last night’s Leadership Awards Banquet. Our staff has worked tirelessly throughout the year -- summer, winter and spring break included -- to fulfill our mission of writing SNHU’s story. We are honored to be recognized for the work we put into
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SGA Voter Turnout Down 13 Percent Since 2015

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

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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NSE Program Creates Opportunity for SNHU Students

National Student Exchange (NSE) just recently celebrated its 50th anniversary since its establishment in 1968. Over the years, the program has successfully placed more than 120,000 students for exchange. With approximately 200 universities to choose from, SNHU students are given the opportunity to study in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With no additional cost, SNHU students can
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The Future of SNHU Culinary is Uncertain

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

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

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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Cannabis Club Approved by SGA and Student Involvement

This article was originally posted in the SNHU Observer (Volume XX, Issue 8) on March 26, 2014: The Office of Student Involvement at Southern New Hampshire University recently approved a student organization geared towards education about marijuana. The CannAwareness Club, started by junior Ryan Longly, aims to educate and raise awareness of the economical, environmental, medical, physical, positive and negative effects of cannabis. Through