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Jazz and Big Bands Night

Musical events are not rare occurrences on Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) campus. From the major concert to small bands playing above the Dining Center, there are several opportunities for students to attend gatherings which focus on certain genres. While students can listen to their favorite bands in the comfort of their dorm, some still find enjoyment in going out with friends to an
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SNHU Welcomes Eta Sigma Delta

Eta Sigma Delta is the latest honor society to establish themselves on campus. The group recognizes exceptional academic achievement in students studying hospitality management majors. Recently, the organization welcomed seven Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) students. Students can expect careerbuilding opportunities from the honor society. Membership allows a student to distinguish themselves in the eyes of educators, recruiters, and industry executives. Students can build
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Annual Town Hall Panel Answers Student Questions

The annual Town Hall Panel, coordinated by the Student Government Association (SGA) and co-sponsored with The Penmen Press, was held in the Hospitality Salons on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. Held each fall, “Town Hall is a great way for students to voice their concerns about campus and to receive the latest information about new campus projects and initiatives,” Vice President of SGA
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National Coming Out Day

National Coming Out Day was on Oct. 11 and Generation Equality celebrated it with a creative photo shoot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m in the Student Center. This event featured a door frame set up which symbolized “the closet.” People could write down on white boards what they wanted to come out to the community as. Everybody had something to write down, whether
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There’s No Place Like SNHU: Homecoming 2016

Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) homecoming weekend started on Oct. 14 and continued until Oct. 17 with a series of athletic events, alumni reunions, and other fun activities. On Oct. 15, many alumni, families, students and SNHU friends attended the street fair to check out all of the different vendors and tables. Students and families enjoyed the carnival games, variety of foods from food
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Visit From a Penmen Dad

A couple of weeks ago, I stopped in to visit my son. Failing to remember it was Columbus Day weekend and prime leaf peaking season, words could not describe the traffic situation on my Mass. to N.H. venture. My short trip of a little less than two hours turned into an almost overnight stay on the highway. Cars stopped in their tracks, as others
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Cast a Vote on Election Day

This year is the first presidential election that many students will be participating in. On Nov. 8, shuttles will continuously run from the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) campus to the ballots. Students can register to vote that day at the ballots, even if they are already registered elsewhere. It is not unnoticed that many Americans often feel disillusioned with the democratic system. There
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Michelle Obama Makes History at SNHU

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) President Paul LeBlanc tweeted on Monday, Oct. 10, that the campus would be hosting a “very, very special VIP visitor” later that week. Students and faculty quickly began pegging @snhuprez with their guesses, which ranged from David Ortiz to Missy Elliot. The next morning, news dropped that the First Lady of the United States would be coming to N.H.
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An Inside Look at the Major Concert With Haley Mailloux

Megan Palmer: What opportunity does working as the major concert chair provide you? how does it help you grow? Haley Mailloux: For me, planning the major concert was extreme. I've planned small events in the past for CAPE; this was just a new challenge that I was excited to take on. I've learned to be much more organized, keeping copies of everything on Dropbox to help