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Tom Blandini: A Homerun for SNHU

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 Catherine Lachance0

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 Lachance0

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

March 28, 2018March 28, 2018 Megan Palmer and Catherine Lachance0

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 Lachance0

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 Lachance0

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 Puchacz0

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

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Men’s Ice Hockey Caps Off Season, Looks to Next Season

March 2, 2018March 2, 2018 Catherine Lachance0

The Southern New Hampshire University men’s ice hockey team concluded their 2017-2018 winter season Saturday, February 24, when they fell 3-1 to Saint Anselm College during the Northeast-10 conference semi-finals. The loss amounts the Penmen’s overall record to 12-9-3 and their conference record to 6-7-2. First-time head coach Sean Walsh is immensely pleased with the success of the team during his first season with

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Women’s Basketball’s Seniors Reflect on SNHU Experience, Look to Future

February 27, 2018February 26, 2018 Catherine Lachance0

The SNHU Women’s Basketball team saw their 2017-2018 season come to a close on Saturday, February 25, after Southern Connecticut State University posted a 75-64 win over the Penmen in the quarterfinals of the Northeast-10 championship. The Penmen’s appearance in the quarterfinals was their first since 2011. The Penmen’s loss to Southern Connecticut brought their overall record to 17-12, with a 12-9 Northeast-10 conference

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Men’s Tennis Beats Le Moyne; Look to Three-Peat as Northeast-10 Champions

February 22, 2018February 22, 2018 Catherine Lachance0

The SNHU Men’s Tennis team kicked off their spring season with a 6-3 win over Northeast-10 rival Le Moyne College on Sunday, February 18. The match took place at Elevate Fitness in DeWitt, New York. Graduate student and co-captain Xavier Aubron and sophomore Bas Van Biezen dominated the lineup by securing wins in both their singles and doubles matches to lead the Penmen to

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Hockey Phenom Kurt Gutting Finds Success through Teammates and Coaches

February 21, 2018February 21, 2018 Catherine Lachance0

It takes a village to achieve greatness. No one can accomplish dreams alone; it takes a group of people to accomplish destiny. Did Tom Brady win the Super Bowl five times without help? Was Sidney Crosby riding solo on the ice when the Pittsburg Penguins won the Stanley Cup? The answer is no. They had groups of people by their sides every step of