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The Polls Close for Minorities in Georgia and North Dakota

November 6, 2018 Madison Connors 0

While it may seem archaic to some, states such as Georgia and North Dakota are currently grappling with the marginalizing crisis of voter suppression. We may take for granted the right to vote, but to some, it is a right being stripped from their hands. In Georgia, Brian Kemp is running for governor against Stacey Abrams, despite currently holding the position of secretary of

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Walk to Webster: Too Tiring to Treck?

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 Austin Bonnell 0

Webster Hall, the home to the School of Business, is situated far from the other buildings on at SNHU. Its location for many is a little inconvenient and require as much as ten extra minutes to get to from another hall. There are two different ways to get there. One way is going down a steep hill through the Rockingham townhouse, down flights of

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Midterms: Why Young People Need To Step Up

October 24, 2018 Elizabeth Lemieux 0

Midterm elections are coming up on November 6 and we all know what that means. You’ll hear several people urging you to “vote, vote, vote” but they don’t really tell you why. The thing is, there are various reasons why young people need to step up. In an effort to persuade you to vote, I’m going to break it down for you. In recent

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Manchester Needs to Improve Public Transportation

October 9, 2018October 11, 2018 Josh Warshauer 0

As someone who comes from a larger city with decent public transportation, I don't own a car. I can drive, but I don't need to drive as frequently as most Manchester residents. When I first got to campus, I noticed that, despite being the state's central city, it is nothing like any major city near my home in New York. The city functions more

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Working Over the Summer is Worth It

October 2, 2018 Nicholas VonSchantz-Ricci 0

The summer months are generally regarded as a period of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation for students of all ages. The hustle and bustle of schoolwork, athletics and leadership responsibilities have come to a halt, and many of us want nothing more than to spend time with friends or do nothing at all. However, this dream of a summer free from responsibilities is often corrupted

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New Dining Furniture Shines Too Bright of a Light on What’s to Come

September 19, 2018September 20, 2018 Rosa Valente 0

Any returning SNHUdents who have been in the dining hall may have noticed a few changes to the decor. The once red and black wooden chairs and wooden tables have been replaced with more modern looking blue and white chairs and plastic, stark white tables. These new pieces were installed around graduation time in May 2018, and one would have thought that perhaps the

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Primary Elections on Tuesday: A Stepping Stone to Trump’s Impeachment

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 Jaelle Matthieu 0

As we watch Congress bicker over the legitimacy of President Donald Trump’s election into office, we should really be focusing on voting in the September primaries. Granted, U.S. citizens should be voting in every election; however, with allegations of corruption mounting, voting will determine President Trump’s future. The latest accusation against President Trump, more specifically the president’s lawyer, Michael Cohen, is campaign finance violations.

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Fad Diets Aren’t Worth It

September 9, 2018September 10, 2018 Molly Graves 0

I’m sure you have heard of at least a few fad diets. The juice cleanse, five-bite diet, no carb diet and intermittent fasting are just a few examples of unsteady fad diets. Many people only look at the top layer and don’t dive into the research before following what these “diet experts” are saying. Sure, many of these diets will help you lose weight

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Is Tinder Really Worth It?

May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 River Matis 0

Is swiping right really worth it on tinder? There is no guarantee you’ll get a match, and it’s hard to be sure if the person will even message you back. Tinder is reaching its sixth year in September. In those six years it has barely changed its formula of simply swiping left or right to find a match. If you haven’t heard of Tinder,

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Amount of Snow Days in Fall vs. Spring

April 24, 2018April 24, 2018 Mike Banarhall 0

Over the years, snow days have been both a good and bad thing for SNHU. The snow days in the fall and the spring semesters have both excited and disappointed students. The excitement stems from the cancellation of classes, which leaves more time to relax. Snow days in the fall semester aren’t really a big deal since we have time off during the holidays. Snow days