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Jack Perri Announced as Head Men’s Basketball Coach

June 6, 2018 Catherine Lachance 0

The future of SNHU men’s basketball is no longer in Stan Spirou’s hands. Since Spirou announced his retirement in February, the search for a new head coach launched, but on Tuesday June 5th, that search came to an end, as SNHU athletic director Anthony Fallacaro announced Jack Perri will fill the position. Perri is just the sixth coach of men’s basketball in its program’s

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Baseball Crowned NCAA East Regional Champions

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Catherine Lachance 0

“This is one of the best feelings I’ve ever had. I’ve never been a part of something like this and I won’t ever take it for granted. We worked hard for this and we deserve it.” -Third Baseman, Tom Blandini All eyes were on graduate student Shane McDonald on Monday, May 21, as he fired a one-hit, complete-game shutout to lead the fourth-seeded SNHU

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SNHU Baseball Goes Viral

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 Catherine Lachance 0

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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Tom Blandini: A Homerun for SNHU

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 Catherine Lachance 0

A baseball player must be determined and competitive to play at the collegiate level. He must be driven, focused and committed to his sport. He must be strong and wise, disciplined and adaptable. He must be versatile, have strong hand-eye coordination and stellar throwing and catching abilities. He must be a team player and possess an undying love for his sport. Tom Blandini (’20)

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APRIL FOOLS: SNHU to Spend Two Million Dollars on New Golf Course Behind Hospitality

April 1, 2018April 1, 2018 Catherine Lachance 0

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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SNHU Softball Makes Waves in Recent NE-10 Action

March 29, 2018March 29, 2018 Rosa Valente and Catherine Lachance 0

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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Alexa Bedell Fights Doubts; Becomes One of SNHU Lacrosse’s Leading Scorers

March 28, 2018March 28, 2018 Megan Palmer and Catherine Lachance 0

When Alexa Bedell ('18) was in middle school, her father gave her a special gift. It was a gift she would hold near and dear to her heart for years to come. Every day after school she would immediately pick it up. She loved this gift, and her persona and athletic career has changed because of it. It was bold. It was red. It

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Men’s Tennis Benefits from Training and Competition in Florida

March 21, 2018March 21, 2018 Catherine Lachance 0

While some students braved the frigid temperatures of the north for spring break, the SNHU men’s tennis team lounged pool-side under palm trees in the warm Florida air. They traveled to the sunshine state to compete in three challenging matches and receive top quality training from the country’s best tennis professionals in preparation for the Northeast-10 championships in April. The Penmen spent the first

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Penmen Baseball Wrap up their Spring Break Trip in Florida

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 Catherine Lachance 0

Between soaking up rays and relaxing on the beach, the SNHU baseball team competed in five non-conference games during their spring break trip to Florida. Expectations were high for the Penmen, and they were predicted to win many, if not all, of their games. Competition, however, was much stronger and more tactical than most teams in the Northeast-10 (NE10) They also faced a few

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Baseball Beats St. Michael’s, Heads to Florida

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 Jessica Puchacz 0

The SNHU baseball team faced Saint Michael’s in a double header Saturday, March 3 at the New England Baseball Complex in Northborough, Massachusetts. The two wins brought the Penmen’s overall record to a perfect 7-0. After a scoreless start, Saint Michael’s took the lead at the top of the fifth inning, bringing the score up 1-0. SNHU Caleb Potter ('18) soon tied up the