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The Importance of Walking: Studying Abroad by Studying the Small Things

Studying abroad presents many unique opportunities for reflection and growth. Study Abroad Director Stefano Parenti has rebuilt his philosophy based on the book “A Philosophy of Walking,” by Frederic Gros, which discusses how important it is to slow down, appreciate the small things and rediscover what it means to be human. “You’re doing nothing when you walk, nothing but walking,” writes Gros. “But having
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APRIL FOOL’S: Paul LeBlanc Announces New Partnership With Fetty Wap

Each year, almost exactly around this time of year to be exact, University President Paul LeBlanc announces a new, wild career endeavor for the upcoming year. While his 2017 campaign for president of the United States did not play out as he had hoped, he is not letting this setback keep him from pursuing different dreams. Paul LeBlanc has announced that he will be
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APRIL FOOLS: SNHU to Spend Two Million Dollars on New Golf Course Behind Hospitality

The destruction of the townhouses has caused much debate over what should take their place, but after much discussion, university officials agreed upon incorporating an 18-hole golf course that will be used restrictively for the men’s and women’s golf teams.  If construction goes according to plan, the course will open next fall. The decision comes after many complaints were filed about "inconvenient travel" to
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APRIL FOOL’S: Dunkin’ SNHUnuts is Coming to Campus

When students return to the SNHU Manchester campus for the Fall 2018 semester, one of the many changes they’ll see will be even more noticeable than new dorms and arches. They’ll also see a familiar favorite food spot, with a new twist. SNHU will replace the current campus Starbucks coffee spots as part of the recently announced business and hospitality partnership with Dunkin’ Brands,
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SGA Approves Conference Budget Updates to Constitution

Amendments to the Student Government Association's (SGA) constitution were passed on Tuesday, March 6 to promote greater fiscal responsibility among clubs in light of the recent over-expenditures to the conference budget. The SGA offers a maximum budget of $100,000 to clubs and organizations to use for conferences each year. This budget is distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be used to cover
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Pay For Printing? Not So Fast

This article was originally posted in the SNHU Observer (Volume XIX, Issue 6) on February 6, 2013: There are rumors swirling around campus regarding the new printing system. Some students say it is another way for the school to "nickel and dime" everyone, others say it is one way for the school to cut costs. The real truth is that SNHU is continuing to become
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SNHU Softball Makes Waves in Recent NE-10 Action

The SNHU softball team is hitting it out of the park this season. Following two trips to South Carolina and Florida for spring break, they hold an 18-3 record against conference and non-conference teams. In their most recent game, the Penmen topped Saint Michael’s 1-0 in North Andover, Massachusetts. Erin Garczynski (‘19) hit the only home run of the game. Brittany Perdigao (‘18) and
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A Defining Moment of the Next Generation

Gun violence and school safety have become two issues in current American society. The March for Our Lives protest provided an inter-generational opportunity for SNHU students, SNHU faculty and Americans of all ages, to voice their opinions and concerns on the two issues listed previously. During this past weekend, 53 members of the SNHU community departed campus for Washington D.C. Students were joined by
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Everyday Sexism Workshop With the Women’s Center

Sexism is a problem that has occurred for thousands of years and is a worldwide issue that is still prevalent in our everyday society. However, at the Deborah L. Coffin Women’s Center, Director Brooke Gilmore hopes to help make students aware of the everyday microaggressions and signs synonymous with sexism. “The focus of the workshop is to recognize how sexism persists in daily interactions