Penmen Press Issue 4

Volume XXIII, Issue 4

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November 9, 2016

Manchester, NH

SNHU CELEBRATES Diwali, the Festival of Light

November 9, 2016: World Freedom Day

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Editorials | 2 Arts & Entertainment | 7-8 Penmen Abroad | 9 Creative | 10 Sports | 11-12

Featuring: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk | Page 4 "Defamation" Review | Page 4 Life for COCE Students | Page 5 Men's Group | Page 6 Lady Gaga | Page 7 "Doctor Strange" | Page 8 Study Abroad: Location Highlight | Page 9 Hockey Profile | Page 11 Men's Soccer | Page 12

Diwali, or Dipawali, is the biggest and most important holiday in India and for people that are a part of the Hindu faith.

The festival gets its name from a row (Avali) of clay lamps (Deepa) that light up the outside areas of people’s homes. This is to symbolize the inner light that protects them from spiritual darkness.

This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is for Christians.

Hindus, Indians in particular, celebrate Diwali in October or November every year, and this marks their last harvest of the year before the start of winter. India was an agriculture society, where people would seek the divine

blessing of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. They prayed for success in hopes to have a better financial year.

Over the centuries, Diwali became a national festival that brings joys to most Indian families regardless of their faith.

“Going to neighbors and relatives is my favorite part of this festival,” said senior Kusum Acharya. “Diwali is also the bonding of brothers and sisters.”

On Oct. 28, the International Student Association (ISA) celebrated Diwali at Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Banquet Hall with more than 200 participants including students, faculty and some guests from the Manchester community.

The festival started with a Nepali dance performance

and continued with two games, Indian students dance performance, sparklers and food.

The purpose of this cel-

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SNHU graduate students from India in their traditional dresses.

ebration is to bring people together. “I always enjoyed Diwali, but this year I saw a lot students from different countries who came here to support each other,” said Debbie Donnelly, the assistant director of International Student Services at SNHU. Hindus also celebrate Diwali with family gatherings, glittering clay lamps, fireworks, strings of electric lights, bonfires, flowers, dance performances, eating sweets and worship to Lakshmi.

“The best part of Diwali for me is that we cook together, eat together and dance together,” said Priyanka Sharma, a graduate student. “It is a celebration of everything.”

The International Student Association and International Student Services hope to bring the SNHU community together by celebrating different international festivals.

Left to right: Naziya Naval, Priyanka Sharma and Deepthi Voruganti dance at the Diwali celebration.

Gaming club hosts hearthstone event Julia Carolan Staff Writer Every Friday at 6 p.m. in the Corcoran Conference room (located next to the Last Chapter Pub) students can join their peers for some healthy competition and intense gameplay.

On Thursday, Oct. 27,

Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Gaming Club held their Fall Tournament.

At the tournament, 11 players competed in an online, fast paced, strategic card game called Hearthstone.

The rules of this game state that players must use three decks from three differ-

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ent “classes,”winning with each deck at least once.

Winner and loser brackets were displayed on the main screen in the conference room while the individual gamers all played on their laptops or tablets.

When asked to comment on gaming club, senior member Hal

Patterson said, “I enjoy the opportunity to play the games I like competitively with my friends on campus, and who doesn’t love free pizza?”

After a long and intense night of gaming the top three finalists emerged.

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Lean on me when you're not strong

The Penmen Press Staff 2016-2017

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has an incredibly diverse number of clubs and organizations that are open for any student to join. Because of tight schedules, students tend to pick the one or two clubs where their interests and skills best align.

The opportunity for club collaboration is constantly changing and evolving, and by highlighting some of the different forms of collaboration, The Penmen Press aims to encourage all clubs to not only to work with the university, but with one another.

An example of recent club collaboration can be seen in one of the major Halloween events.

Over the summer, RadioSNHU had the idea to create an event involving many clubs on campus.

A large amount of clubs and organizations were asked to participate in their event, HalloweenFest. Though RadioSNHU could have put this event on by themselves, they offered other clubs the opportunity to join in the planning of it and create a larger event.

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CO-EDITOR IN CHIEF Rebecca LeBoeuf rebecca.leboeuf@snhu.edu CO-EDITOR IN CHIEF Megan Palmer megan.palmer@snhu.edu MANAGING ASSISTANT Brendon DiBiasio brendon.dibiasio@snhu.edu ADVERTISING MANAGER Jaime Mailloux jaime.mailloux@snhu.edu

CO-COPY EDITOR Laurelann Easton laurelann.easton@snhu.edu CO-COPY EDITOR Nicole Kenney nicole.kenney@snhu.edu NEWS EDITOR Nicole Clark nicole.clark2@snhu.edu

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OPINION EDITOR Bryan Creevy bryan.creevy@snhu.edu ARTS & Gabriel Carrio ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR gabriel.carrio@snhu.edu HEALTH & WELLNESS Kayla Durant EDITOR kayla.durant@snhu.edu PENMEN ABROAD EDITOR Annie Boghigian anna.boghigian@snhu.edu

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reach out in an attempt to bring many clubs together and create a major event for the SNHU community.

Approximately twelve clubs had activities going at HalloweenFest, which helped to spread the word about the event. Not only that, but it was a unique couple of hours where clubs and organizations came together to support one another.

Other than the two Involvement Fairs we have each year, most clubs operate self-sufficiently, with the occasional cosponsorship or university organized event.

Club collaboration can also exist on a one-to-one basis. Oftentimes, clubs will find that there are gaps in their skill sets and what they are able to accomplish with the members that they have. Throughout the organizations on campus, skills are diversified yet also concentrated within those specific organizations.

The Penmen Press has begun adapting this mindset as a way to include other clubs on campus who are not actively on staff (due to time restraints or other commitments) and get them

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involved in our final product.

Upon realizing that we struggled with producing consistent and quality photographs, we began to think of ways we could acquire more photographers.

We realized that many students with those skills were in Media and Design club, and would never be able to come to meetings, or even know we needed their skills, as both clubs meet at the same time.

Instead of looking for photographers elsewhere, it became clear it would be much more beneficial and productive to build up a collaboration with Media and Design Club. This teamwork has allowed both our organization and theirs to benefit in regards to product, preprofessional experience, and friendship.

While this type of collaboration is less event-oriented, it has proved an interesting model for pushing both clubs forward.

As the year continues, the club collaboration that we take part in as an organization has expanded, and we hope that in the event your club ever needs our strengths, you know where to find us.

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LAYOUT EDITOR May Mullen maura.mullen@snhu.edu FACULTY ADVISER Jon Boroshok j.boroshok@snhu.edu

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The Southern New Hampshire University Penmen Press is a news publication produced by Southern New Hampshire University students and funded largely by the Student Government Association of the University.

It is our responsibility to inform the SNHU community about events on and around campus. The Penmen Press will print any material found to be factual and in good taste by the editorial staff of the paper. The views published do not necessarily reflect the views of Southern New Hampshire University. The Penmen Press is published biweekly during the academic year and is printed by the Concord Monitor. To contact the newspaper, please e-mail us at penmenpress@snhu.edu.

Prizes included Warcraft figurines and GameStop gift cards.

We are looking to fill several editorial positions for the 2016-2017 academic school year. We would like to fill these positions ASAP in order to provide the proper training. Positions that are available for application and interviews are: Staff Writers | We are always looking for new staff writers and contributors to the Penmen Press! No interview or application for these positions necessary.

If interested, please e-mail penmenpress@snhu.edu with your information!

Mustapha R. Price took home the winning title along with a $50 GameStop gift card, and a Warcraft action figure.

In second place, Hal Patterson was awarded a $25 GameStop gift card along with a bobble head.

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For third place, junior Nick Lanza received a $15 GameStop gift card and small action figure.

All members who attended were given a five dollar GameStop gift card, free pizza, and great entertainment. “Gaming club brings together all parts of

our community and rewards being active,” said senior Zac Palmer.

The Gaming Club’s Facebook page is open to requests for game titles for future events. Any students interested in playing are free to submit requests.

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FASHION STUDENTS TAKE NYC BY STORM Nicole Kenney Copy Editor

Black Ginny Fagan Staff Writer Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) HalloweenFest took place on Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. Hosted by RadioSNHU and cosponsored by 11 other clubs, this event had something for everyone. Originally set to take place on the Green Space, the looming rain forced a location move for the event. Luckily, the Pub had no events taking place at the same time.

Lastly, the group stopped by GLOSSYBOX to see campaign manager Erica Solomon.

At each of these meetings, the students got a fill of what life is like beyond SNHU. The alumni gave tips on how current students can establish plans to get the careers they desire. Topics of discussion included internships, campus involvement, and utiliz-

ing services from Career Development.

Career Development’s Special Projects Coordinator, Elizabeth Keaton, said, “The New York City Fashion Industry Exploration trip was an outstanding opportunity for students to not only meet Alumni within their fields, but also practice their professional networking abilities. All

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Fashion Merchandising students from Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) hit the streets of New York City (NYC) to connect with successful working alumni. On Oct. 20 through Oct. 21, Dr. Eklou Amendah and representatives from the Career and Professional Development Center accompanied a group of 11 students in N.Y. Career Development collaborated with the Office of Alumni Engagement to find SNHU alumni who work in NYC in corporate positions.

The group met alumni Corinna DaCruz, Erica Solomon, Patricia Gorski, Emily Lyman, and Amanda Mayberry.

The latter three alumni were met at an alumni dinner held at the Bread & Tulips restaurant. At the dinner, students were free to talk to the alumni in a casual setting.

The students asked questions about their journeys from students to business professionals.

Sophomore Ella DiPietro said, “[Talking to successful

alumni] makes me so much more motivated to get out there.”

She continued, “Especially as a sophomore that hasn’t done an internship yet, it was good to get a glimpse of [what to expect].”

On the second day of the trip, Corinna DaCruz was first on the list to visit. She works as the Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing at SpinMedia.

Fashion Merchandising students pose with Dr. Eklou Amendah in NYC during the New York City Fashion Industry Exploration trip.

HALLOWEENFEST SETS SPOOKY STANDARD “It was a little bit difficult to switch locations because my phone was telling me it wasn’t supposed to rain all day. I’m friends with most of the managers of the other clubs, so I texted them that morning. I think we got everyone in here comfortably,” said Sarah Creeden, President of RadioSNHU. With 12 total clubs involved, RadioSNHU was able to promote their own club as well as draw in students that may have only been interested in the other cosponsoring

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Students tie dye t-shirts in the Last Chapter Pub.

organizations.

“We hope to get different kinds of people involved to cosponsor with us and have a variety of shows with our station,” said Creeden. This event in particular was focused on Halloween. “We were hoping we could get a lot of people out to celebrate Halloween. I don’t think school has enough Halloween events for students to go to and this gives them more options,” said Creeden. All of the clubs involved provided different activities.

The Animation and Art Forms Club had face painting, Student Government Association did mummy wraps and Kappa Chi brought in a photo booth.

Additionally, The Penmen Press held a costume contest and the Gaming Club had Super Smash Bros. to play. Tie dyeing and make your own hot cocoa were also available at the event.

With so many options to choose from, this event was a hit with everyone who attended. From the spooky, to the simply fun, HalloweenFest was a great addition to the Halloweekend.

of us at the Career & Professional Development Center couldn’t be more excited to offer these opportunities, both large and small, to students of any major and interest across campus.”

Fashion merchandising and marketing professor Dr. Eklou Amendah said, “What was great about [this trip] from my standpoint was that it was really informative… The visualization in terms of our students thinking, ‘I can be that person two years or a year from now,’ was very very interesting.”

He went on to emphasize that passion is the crux of landing and maintaining a job after college. While passion cannot be taught, it can be stimulated by testing the waters of different areas within a field. “SNHU gave [these alumni] the basic knowledge to adapt to their job environment, but the passion aspect is something that they use SNHU as a tool to develop,” he said.

Career Development will continue to offer students opportunities within various areas of interest. These opportunities will come in the form of on-campus events or off-campus trips.

SGA hosting the mummy making station.

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STRIDing AGAINST BREAST CANCER Lori Costa Staff Writer On Sunday, Oct. 23, the American Cancer Society hosted the “Making Strides against Breast Cancer” walk in Arms Park of Manchester.

That Sunday morning brought the attention of hundreds of people who donated both their money and their time in the fight against breast cancer.

The walk itself was about 2.6 miles both starting and ending in Arms Park, taking roughly

45 minutes to complete. The sea of pink dominated the streets of Manchester as walkers took the cold weather in stride to fight for a specific cause or a loved one.

Not only did the Penmen Press participate in this yearly event, but members of the Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority also took time from their schedules to help raise money for the American Cancer Society.

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The Manchester community making strides against breast cancer.

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conducting the interview.

Successful mock interviews may lead to actual job offers and the expansion of students’ professional networks. It is pertinent that students follow up with the interviewer and send a thank you note.

Mock interviews are practice for real job interviews, so it is crucial to be mindful of a professional appearance, and both verbal and nonverbal communication skills in a business setting.

The Career Development Center is here to help take the stress of interviews away; students with questions regarding resumes or upcoming job interviews are suggested to schedule an appointment or mock interview.

A stern, sharp featured woman stepped onto the stage. She made it clear she wasn’t going to put up with any disorder in her court when she demanded the audience remain seated, silence their phones and even refrain from throat clearing.

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Students and professionals particpating in mock interviews.

“[This event is going] very well. People are starting to trickle in one by one and I think we’ll have a steady stream all night,” said Justin Terlisner, a member of CAPE. The decorations were plentiful, with Halloween music playing throughout the student center, and students roaming around enjoying free food and activities.

The Munchiez food truck was stationed in front of the building, preparing to satiate late-night appetites.

“I think it’s going great, we have a lot of people. A little slow in the middle, but it should pick up near the end,” said Richie Oliver, junior. Oliver was working the event on behalf of RadioSNHU, putting together the Halloween themed playlist for all attendees to enjoy.

Yet again, another successful Halloween event, showing that SNHU students both embrace and adore the holiday.

Another Halloween for Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) complete with a special event to end the weekend.

The Student Center was transformed into the Spooky Center on Oct. 30; this event garnered quite a bit of attention.

Students were able to arrive in costume and participate in an active costume contest.

There were numerous costumes represented, from animals to trolls and so on.

There were also many treats for students to enjoy, including apple cider donuts, hot cocoa, and both hot and cold apple cider. Many clubs and organizations around campus helped to make this event possible, including Student Involvement and Coordinators of Activities and Programming Events (CAPE).

drama with a twist: the audience gets to be the jury.

“Defamation” follows a fictitious civil suit. An AfricanAmerican woman is accused by a Jewish North Shore real estate developer of stealing a family heirloom watch. The real estate developer claims she did not steal it and sues him for defamation, or damaging her reputation.

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It is October, which means it is mock interview season. Mock interviews are useful in preparing students for real job interviews. They serve as a great tool for students to practice their interview skills as well as receive feedback from actual employers.

Since the mock interviews are only to prepare students, mistakes are free to be made. It is better for students to make mistakes during practice rather than the “real thing.”

Practice allows students to fully prepare themselves. Some pointers are to pick out a business professional outfit and research facts about the company

Mustapha Price Staff Writer

“Defamation”: A Courtroom Drama with a Twist

practice to perfect: mock interviews Rachel Dembek Staff Writer

unteers. The location was perfect as one could enjoy nature by overlooking the water and also enjoy the town and community,” said Colleen Garvey, a sister of the sorority.

Kappa Delta Phi has been volunteering at the event for about six years. “We absolutely love attending and being able to give back to the community, especially when it comes to bringing awareness towards breast cancer research as that unfortunate disease has touched the lives and hearts of many throughout my sorority. We are passionate to help find the cure to cancer,” said Garvey.

Garvey also wants to encourage everyone to continue to spread the word about breast cancer awareness. Her mother has been a breast cancer survivor for ten years.

The American Cancer Society will continue to organize walks to raise funds for the society as well as awareness of the cancer epidemic.

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Canamac Productions holding their "trial." an Barnes; she was portrayed by lowed by a 15-minute audience Jeanne T. Arrigo. deliberation. It’s up to the audiOn Nov. 3, Southern New ence to decide whether or not she Hampshire University (SNHU) was falsely accused. welcomed Canamac ProducThe play is geared toward tions to campus for a production generating a conversation about of “Defamation,” a courtroom difficult issues like race, class,

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religion, gender, diversity, social justice and the law.

“Diversity is a big umbrella term for a lot of different things a lot of different areas of interest and focus we’re constantly thinking about and advocating for in our office,” said Kayla Page of SNHU’s Office of Diversity.

“College students are trying to make sense out of [their] own beliefs and own core values so [“Defamation”] presents an opportunity for students to make some sense out of personal beliefs.”

The play saw an impressive turnout. It brought in SNHU students as well as many members of the general public. The diverse and enthusiastic audience made for an enriching deliberation.

“The hope is to have students grapple with some concepts, particularly after a scenario in which [they] have some emotional response,” said Page.

Once the verdict was given, the cast broke character and engaged in a discussion with the audience. The general consensus was that the twisty and turn-filled trial gave people a new perspective on these important issues.

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Peer-to-Peer Workshops a “Win-Win” for Everyone Evan Bodi Contributing Writer

when our peer educators have the opportunity to help students with their learning while also becoming more knowledgeable on the subjects that are being discussed during the workshops,” said Marcille.

Semmel agreed and added that she feels as though running these workshops allows her and other tutors to become experts on the subject matter being dis-

cussed.

“It gives me a chance to brush up on my knowledge [of the subject matter being presented] and improves my communication skills when working with others.”

The Peer-to-Peer Workshop sessions began on Nov. 3 and will take place every Thursday through Nov. 17 from 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. in LC 205 in

the Edward S. Wolak Library Learning Commons.

The session on Nov. 9 will cover thesis statements, while the Nov.17 workshop will feature a discussion on creating strong research papers.

For more event details, students can refer to the mySNHU Master Calendar or email Selina Marcille at S.Marcille@snhu. edu with questions or inquiries.

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Does the saying “students learn from teachers and teachers learn from students” sound familiar?

For those who work at (or visit) The Learning Center, this quote accurately sums up a similar phenomenon that occurs every day during tutoring sessions: students benefit from peer educators (tutors), and peer educators benefit from students.

However, perhaps no tutoring session or event symbolizes this give-and-take relationship better than The Learning Center’s Peer-to-Peer Workshops; these are writing-centric sessions that are led by writing tutors instead of professors or faculty members.

“Many students, particularly students of a diverse background, are often very shy to ask questions in a classroom setting since English is their second language,” said Hallie Semmel, one of The Learning

Center’s lead writing tutors. “I think they feel more comfortable asking questions with peers in a smaller group setting.”

No matter their background or diversity, all students who attend the sessions will gain more than just the opportunity to listen to informative lectures on popular writing topics like creating thesis statements, formulating research papers and discussing essay organization.

They will also have the opportunity to actively engage in hands-on learning opportunities.

“Those who attend get to complete exercises and worksheets that we give to ensure that the material being discussed is reinforced, a benefit that one doesn’t always get from classroom lectures,” said Semmel.

It’s clear to Selina Marcille, The Learning Center’s Writing Tutoring coordinator, that the benefits of Peer-to-Peer Workshops translate to peer educators as well.

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From left to right: Sophomore, Paulette Schmidt and Math Tutor, Caitlyn Gancorz.

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Credit SCore Is A Problem No More life for coce students Amy Sumsion Staff Writer A credit score is more than just a number; it’s a snapshot of a person’s financial responsibility. In order for someone to maximize their credit score, they must know how it works. Here are four facts about credit scores people should know.

1. Credit reports are not the same as credit scores. A credit report, which starts when someone takes out a loan or opens a line of credit, is a detailed view of their loan amounts, payment history, and any open accounts.

The credit score is derived from the credit report, but it is not included on the report. Reports can be checked for free at www.annualcreditreport.com; however, fees may be applied to view credit scores. Websites like www.creditkarma.com offer

credit score viewing for free. Additionally, credit scores can be found on credit card statements.

2. Credit scores are made up of five different factors: new credit, types of credit, length of credit history, amount owed, and payment history. Some of these factors are out of people’s control. The length of credit only accounts for 10% of the score.

What really matters are the amount that owed (30%) and payment history (35%). To maximize what is within control, do not take out more loans or charge more on credit cards than what is absolutely needed.

Also, it is wise to always pay on time.

3. Credit scores range from 300-850. A score below 620 is considered risky, a score above 700 is considered good, and a score of 750+ is excellent. Low scores indicate risk to lenders

and may result in being denied a loan or getting stuck with a high interest rate. High scores show financial responsibility to lenders.

4. The credit score is not only considered when applying for a loan. Other organizations and people such as landlords, insurance companies, phone and internet providers, and even employers may look at credit scores.

What they want to know is how financially responsible people are and how dependable they are with paying on time.

This doesn’t mean that someone will be denied an apartment, but they may have to come up with a larger down payment than someone with an excellent credit rating.

Although credit scores may feel overwhelming, it is best to fully understand them in order to receive a high credit score.

Do you love writing & want to be involved in a student-run organization on campus? Try writing for the Penmen Press!

We meet every Wednesday at 2 P.M. in Robert Frost, Room 301. E-mail us at penmenpress@snhu.edu for more information!

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Shalaria LeNoir Staff Writer Oct. 24 marked the start of the new term for the undergraduate College of Online and Continuing Education (COCE) students at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). Along with the start of the term has come the common misconceptions about earning an online degree.

While being able to access classes anytime may give students more flexibility, it does not mean online classes are easier. When students are offered the opportunity to earn a degree online, it also opens doors to procrastination.

Online students must be selfmotivated in order to submit assignments on time and participate in class by posting to the online discussion boards.

On-campus students often imagine online classes as something that is done alone; however, peers often brainstorm and study together by reaching out via social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram, and even hold live study sessions via Skype.

SNHUConnect is another place students can connect with fellow classmates and talk about classes,

offering tips and advice for those new to the online world. Online learning is far from lonely, but it is about what a student makes of it.

Time spent connecting with peers can take away from studying, especially when the conversation is going well. Learning time management is something every online student will learn in order to complete degree requirements.

Not everyone enrolled in SNHU’s online degree program is a computer genius. There are people from other countries and different backgrounds who are taking to a keyboard and computer screen for the very first time.

This leads to a learning curve. It takes time to learn how to submit assignments and connect with instructors.

It sounds glamorous and easy, but it does take more discipline for a student to set the right pace in order to succeed in earning an online degree. There are some reminders that go out for certain assignments, but oftentimes these aren’t sent directly to a student’s phone or email.

Many consider online and on-campus learning two worlds apart when they are actually very similar in nature.

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Caribbean Night brings live Reggae Music to the Last Chapter Pub Abby Meltzer Staff Writer

The Office of Student Involvement (OSI) at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) hosted Caribbean Night featuring reggae music at the Last Chapter Pub on Oct. 28. Student Involvement and the managers of the pub helped coordinate this event.

The event began at 8 p.m.

Reggae band Boom Lava performed at the event.

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cool snacks and games [for students] who come to the pub and hangout on Halloween weekend,” said Chery.

First year students, Molly Carson, Christina Cruz, Samantha Struzzier, and Nick Vonschantz-Ricci said, “Our favorite part was the free food and we’d come back next year.”

OSI plans on hosting the event again next semester for students that want another lit night at the Last Chapter Pub.

talk with other students while listening to reggae music.

“We were hoping to provide a safe environment for students to come hang out and listen to some live music,” said Grace Shapiro, one of the pub managers that was present at the event. This is the first year the Last Chapter Pub hosted this event. They plan on organizing another Caribbean night next year with a Caribbean food bar.

Freshman Anna Laugelle attended this event. “It seemed like an interesting event and I wanted to find out more about what it was. I was interested in hearing the musicians,” said Laugelle.

Laugelle enjoyed hearing the live music while hanging out with other students at the pub, and reported that she would definitely return for Caribbean night next year.

"om shanti om" screening Christopher Wyman Staff Writer On Oct. 26, a crowd of students and professors took their seats to watch the Bollywood film “Om Shanti Om.” The film, standing at almost three hours long, was filled with singing and dancing.

Dhakar said in an interview he selected “Om Shanti Om” because it was representative of Bollywood films. When asked further, Dhakar said that Bollywood films are full of life and emotion: two components that he loves about Indian cinema.

“Om Shanti Om” had quite a bit of Indian culture in it. Before

Professor Tej Dhakar, a business professor of Indian descent, introduced “Om Shanti Om” as what he described as his favorite film.

Dhakar said Bollywood, named after Bombay (now the city of Mumbai), is the main film hub of India, and Tamil Nadu is the film hub for south India, which speaks predominantly Tamil. There are around 20 film hubs each speaking one of the 22 official languages of India.

the film was played, Dhakar said that there were dozens of famous Bollywood actors in the film. He also said there were some references to Indian pop culture.

However, when asked what the film said about, Dhakar said, with very little hesitation, that the film has a repeated theme in reverence to an Indian philosophy. “[This philosophy is that] if you truly desire something in your heart, the universe will move to make it happen,” said Dhakar.

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On Thursday, Oct. 27, the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) hosted the very first It’s Gonna be Lit event in the Last Chapter Pub. The event began at 8 p.m. welcoming students into the pub for a literally lit evening.

The event was made possible due to Student Involvement along with the Marketing and Events Manager of the Last Chapter Pub. The event provided students with a variety of activities that they could participate in throughout the night. Students could enjoy an assortment of snacks, games, and entertainment while socializing with their friends on Halloween weekend.

The lights were dimmed and the pub became lit with glow in the dark games and accessories. Light-up hulahoops, neon Jenga, Uno and illuminated Play-doh were just a few activities present at the event. Students who attended were also put in a raffle for the chance to win a

lava lamp.

Snacks consisted of Gushers, Ring Pops, Airheads, Pringles and Rice Krispies Treats.

The original “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” featuring the infamous Freddy Krueger, was projected on the big screen for students to watch as they ate and socialized.

Samantha Chery, Marketing and Events Manager, organized this event. “We wanted to have a lit environment, play a movie, and get some really

and featured the reggae funk band Boom Lava. The band provided live music for the students who attended the event. Free smoothies, along with snacks and beverages, were also handed out to students in the pub.

The managers of the pub organized this event with the hopes that it would create an alternative place to go for students who wanted to relax and

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then proceed to address a topic for the week utilizing resources like YouTube videos, TedTalks, articles, documentaries, and guest speakers from the SNHU community. After that, we will open the floor for open conversation about anything they are willing to talk about,” said Michael Reaves, the Assistant Director of Diversity Programs.

Topics of discussion in a meeting can include masculine and feminine tones, relationships, asking for help, peer pressure and cycles of change. They also discuss the issues of anger, violence, and sexual assault.

In addition to having indepth conversations, students may also go on field trips as well.

For more information, students can attend meetings every Monday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Hospitality Building room 301. The meetings may move to the new Green Center.

The Office of Diversity Programs at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has officially added a new club to the roster: The Men’s Group. There are no financial or academic requirements to join the club.

The Men’s Group was started by Jhoswell Rosario and Zachery Palmer as a way to bring those who identify as male closer together to form a community. This includes students, professors, and other staff members.

The idea behind the club was to create an emotionally safe space for men to express themselves.

“The Men’s Group will meet once a week and typical sessions will start with an ice breaker so that everybody becomes familiar with one another. We will

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arts andnews entertainment "your heart is a muscle the size of a fist" a powerful narrative with seven voices

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that gathered in Seattle to shut down the WTO meetings and prevent them from auctioning off the third world countries for business.

They all put their fists up, and by doing so, put their hearts up. Everything they held in their hearts, they put up to the sky in protest. Readers follow the seven characters as they do the same thing.

Sunil Yapa’s novel is beautiful and compelling almost the whole way though. Unfortunately, sections of it get cluttered with flowery, overwriting.

Too much description and exposition, not enough action.

But for the vast majority of the novel, it’s a wonderful read. Each character is written in a way that makes the reader truly feel that they believe what they’re thinking and doing is right.

To be able to write a story so well with seven different voices telling it is impressive and commendable. For a debut novel, Yapa has written a gem. “Your Heart Is a Muscle” gets a 8/10.

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Sunil Yapa’s debut novel tells a fictionalized version of the events of the 1999 Seattle protests on the World Trade Organization. Told in alternating limited third-person, the novel follows seven very different characters that all experience the same day.

Over the course of the novel, readers follow nineteenyear-old Victor (a black runaway), police chief Bishop (Victor’s white stepfather), King (a female twenty-something protestor), Officers Park and Julia (partners, Park being crude and ruthless, Julia being calm and disciplined), John Henry (a nonviolent figurehead of the protest), and Dr. Charles Wickramsinghe (a Sri Lankan delegate trying to secure a spot for his country in the WTO).

Readers see the world, and the violent and catastrophic events of the protest, through the eyes of each of these characters. We follow Victor’s trans-

formation from uninformed, uninterested boy trying to sell enough weed to buy a plane ticket out of the country into a deeply passionate man giving his all for the cause of the protest.

King goes from nonviolent figurehead trying to escape her violent past, to a poor woman who can’t accept herself and her mistakes.

Chief Bishop goes from trying to take back his city, to trying to take back his son that’s been missing for three years.

One of the most interesting plotlines readers follow is that of Dr. Charles, the Sri Lankan delegate. His determination and drive to see to it that his home nation gets admitted into the WTO to save and modernize it is a beautiful thing to read.

The novel’s title reflects the theme of the book, which is the passion and drive in one’s heart to do what they believe is right. The expression that ‘your heart is a muscle the size of a fist’ relates to the thousands upon thousands of Americans

lady gaga reinvents herself on "joanne" Nick Klotz Staff Writer

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It’s hard to believe that it’s been 8 years since Lady Gaga burst on to the scene, taking the media by storm with her eccentric persona and dancefloor-ready synth-pop.

Her latest recording, “Joanne,” sees the singer taking a more grounded, straightforward approach.

Leading up to the release of the album, Gaga dropped a pair of killer singles that really got my attention.

“Perfect Illusion,” the lead single, is a huge gasoline fire of a track. It feels very 80’s with its disco-inspired beat, psychedelic synths, and big rock n’ roll style vocal.

I could not have predicted Gaga’s next single. The track “Million Reasons” is a sweet and country-tinged acoustic ballad. Her range as a singer is a showcase here as she glides effortlessly from subdued and somber to big and passionate.

This song feels like the next logical step after the maturity she showed in her 2014 collaboration with Tony Ben-

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When Gaga steps outside of her comfort zone (a funny concept when you remember

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her meat dress) is when the album truly impresses me.

Take a track like “Sinner’s Prayer”, in which she tackles country from another direction.

It’s gritty and cool, like a drive through the desert. The track is densely layered with live instrumentation, including some great guitar licks and accents.

The track features Father John Misty, a folk singer and but one of many friends Gaga brought on to help with this album. Misty is hot off of his collaboration on Beyoncé’s Lemonade (“Hold Up”).

Gaga also gets help from the likes of Queen of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme, Beck, and Mark Ronson of “Uptown Funk” fame.

Probably the most significant collaboration is on the track “Hey Girl”, with Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine. The slow jam feels like an ode to Prince.

The vocal trade off feels like

each of the women is coaxing the most out of the other.

This is appropriate as the lyrics talk about how girls have to be there for each other.

With how much genre hopping Gaga is doing here it can be hard to feel like she’s truly committed to a given sound. Take a track like “Dancin’ in Circles,” where the kinda-reggae, kinda-No Doubt sound feels more like an accessory to her normal outfit than true experimentation.

The lyrics also often leave a lot to be desired. “Perfect Illusion’s” weakest link is its lyrics, where Gaga feels like she’s run out of things to say by the bridge.

Lady Gaga’s latest feels like the beginning of a new era for her. More often than not, her experiments turn out successful. When they don’t, they feel more like growing pains than failures. This is the most exciting Gaga’s been in years. 7/10

arts andnews entertainment "battlefield 1" bring the franchise back to glory

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Set during the infamous first World War, also known as the Great War when it was actually happening, “Battlefield 1” hopes to do the horror and sense of awe the time period gave justice. And it succeeds at doing just that.

“Battlefield 1” is the best game in the franchise to date, topping excellent entries like “Battlefield 3” and possibly surpassing “Battlefield 1942” and “Bad Company 2.”

It takes the player back to the past, throwing them into battle during one of the worst periods of human history.

Players take part in warfare in places such as France, Germany, England, and the Arabian Peninsula.

The game offers six separate campaign story modes, with six different characters having their own story and series of chapters to play through.

These serve to give the player different glimpses into the nations involved in the war, and present how terrifying the whole thing was.

But the real meat of the game lies in the multiplayer.

It’s the reason players buy the game in the first place.

With six different game types to choose from, those being Rush, Conquest, Domination, Team Deathmatch, War Pigeons, and Operations, “Battlefield 1” offers players endless hours of play with a variety of different modes.

Rush has the players attacking or defending two telegraph points, similar to “Demolition” and “Search and Destroy” from “Call of Duty.”

Conquest is the largest game mode, with 32 versus 32 players fighting to control

multiple points across a large scale map. Domination does the same thing, but on a smaller scale.

Team Deathmatch is standard fare, both teams try to kill each other until one team reaches 1000 points.

The two most interesting game modes are new to the franchise, the first being War Pigeons, which is similar to Capture the Flag.

Teams fight to capture pigeons and write notes on them to send away from the battlefield.

Operations is a series of matches across one giant map, with one side struggling to keep their points from being captured, and the other side struggling to capture those points.

The offensive team has several chances to capture both sectors in each map, and they win if they manage to capture the very last sector on the very last map.

The defensive team wins if they manage to kill enough of the offensive team to stop their reinforcements.

“Battlefield 1” has some of the most solid multiplayer of any modern day first person shooter.

The single player is well crafted, but definitely not the main focus of the game.

For $60, players can purchase DICE’s newest installation to its most popular franchise on any current generation system of their choice.

“Battlefield 1” gets a 9/10.

it's strange to not watch doctor strange Addison Thyng Staff Writer

introducing this new more fantasy-esque concept in a believable and legitimate way.

We know from “Thor” and other hints that magic does exist in this world, but this movie succeeds in making it an everyday occurrence and not seem out of place.

Truthfully, one could see Dr. Strange fighting with the Avengers and it would feel completely natural.

In the end, “Dr. Strange” has incredible action, superb acting, and a great introduction to a new Marvel character that brings a whole new concept into the film franchise without messing any of it up.

It’s smart, it’s funny, it has a great story and the ending leaves you hyped for the next chapter in Marvel’s fantastic saga.

By no means should you miss this excellent film. 10/10

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Marvel Sudios

Since 2008, moviegoers have been watching Marvel’s heroes take to the silver screen.

In the eight years that the MCU has unfolded there have been arguably no real duds, with each film receiving praise and leaving audiences craving the next installment.

After the gigantic hit of “Captain America: Civil War,” the bar has been set even higher than normal.

Thankfully, “Dr. Strange” is not only a great installment in the Marvel series, but may be one of the best standalone Marvel movies to date.

To start, the casting in this film is phenomenal, with heavy-hitting English actor Benedict Cumberbatch (giving a decent American accent) heading the film playing the

titular character perfectly.

From the mortal man at his lowest point to the very cool sorcerer, he makes Stephen Strange feel completely real.

The same goes for all the supporting actors and the villain, with not a single bad performance among them.

One of the strongest points of this movie is the visuals, both in the representation of magic and especially in the action scenes.

These are some of the most creative fight sequences ever put to film and to describe them here would take away part of the fun in discovering them for yourself.

Outside the incredible action scenes and casting, this movie carries a heavy weight for the entirety of the Marvel series, that being the introduction of magic into the MCU. This is also perfectly done,

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study abroad office answers all questions Annie Boghigian Penmen Abroad Editor

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Are you considering studying abroad? Do you know how your financial aid and scholarships are used during that process? How do you know what classes are available abroad?

The Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Study Abroad Office has answered all of these questions on their website found on the mySNHU webpage.

Students can find answers to many questions there as well as through contacting the Study Abroad Office at studyabroad@ snhu.edu. Below are some common questions and answers that many students may have about studying abroad at SNHU with information used from the Study Abroad website.

How much does it cost to study abroad?

Each location will be different. Most students will be paying the same tuition amount as SNHU or lower. Living in foreign countries also tends to be cheaper for students but it all depends on the university’s room and board cost or the cost

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of living with a homestay family.

According to the Study Abroad Frequently Asked Questions page on their website, “SNHU will pay directly for the cost of foreign tuition to the maximum of on-campus day tuition...however for students accepted to a program whose tuition is higher than SNHU’s are responsible to pay the difference.”

Students who have financial aid and scholarships will be able to apply those amounts to their International university. Payment is made the same as if they were on campus at SNHU. SNHU students are also in charge of paying for any other expenses while abroad.

All flights to and from the foreign destination are paid for by SNHU up to $1,000. Food, souvenirs, and travel while abroad are not covered by SNHU. What classes can I take while abroad?

Once again, all locations are different and they offer different courses. SNHU’s partnership universities have courses that directly correlate to courses students could take at SNHU. Ad-

Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, UK ditional work must be done for classes to be approved that are not previously specified.

Students who are interested can find lists of relating courses on the Study Abroad Program website on the mySNHU webpage.

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The only way is essex Gabrielle Grosvenor Contributing Writer

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This semester I am studying at the University of Essex in Colchester, England. It is an hour northeast of London by train.

Here on campus live roughly 13,000-day students from over 140 countries, making it a very large and diverse campus. One of my favorite aspects of campus is meeting someone for the first time and being surprised by the accent escaping their mouths.

I am lucky to be sharing this experience with three of my closet friends Laura, Shaidalys and Toneita. We all live in what are called the South Courts on campus. Each building has three flats (floors) with six residents on each. While residents get their own room and private bathroom, each flat share one communal kitchen.

As I mentioned, the campus is much larger than that of Southern New Hampshire University.

To make navigation easier there’s an app called “Find Your Way” which maps out directions to

University of Essex in Colchester, England classrooms or specific offices on campus. It is currently downloaded on my phone and has been put to great use.

While it took some adjusting to a larger campus, it’s refreshing to walk by a new face everyday.

This campus is fully-equipped with anything you could possible need or want. There are several restaurants, bars, a 24-hour store, a beauty salon and even a club right here on campus! On Thursdays, a fresh food market comes where you can purchase fruits,

vegetables, meats, fish, bread and pastries.

If for some reason you find yourself in need of an escape, campus is conveniently located on the bus line. A ten-minute ride takes you the main grocery store, Tesco and a twenty-minute ride takes you to the center of town.

There you can find a cinema, restaurants, cafes, parks and tons of shopping to keep you busy.

If you still desire more, just remember, London is always a good idea.

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All students looking to study outside of the United States will require a passport.

“You must have a current passport (which must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of your return) in order to travel outside of the United States,” said the Study Abroad Office on their online website

on mySNHU. Students will get information from the Study Abroad Office regarding obtaining their visa after being accepted into a study abroad program.

The Study Abroad online website offers answers to multiple questions potential study abroad students might have.

creative "Moments" Bridget Downey Contributing Writer Moments spent in this room are never quiet.

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The Earth is an Atlas of beauty Each person on it does something unique, To do the same thing: Love. Live, and survive.

The Atlas of beauty spins for each of us, 24 hours a day Seven days a week 365 days a year.

Why then are we all so different?

What makes one better than the other?

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Hockey Profile: chris moquin Aleisha Bourgault-Callahan Staff Writer

rink and are his loudest supporters.

“They haven't missed a sporting event of mine since Little League and they love to see me be successful,” said Moquin. “My dad bought me equipment and threw me on the ice with a bunch of 10 year olds that had developed skills already.

I crawled around the ice for a couple of hours so Uncle Scotty took me to the next practice.

He showed me what to do and I haven’t stopped falling for the game since.”

When asked about his feelings on the upcoming season for the Penmen, Moquin had this to say: “This group of guys is like a fraternity. It's a bond that takes a special type of character. It’s a bond some don’t understand.

It’s a bond that never fails to turn heads. Playing with these guys is like getting your first kiss. It’s life changing and you don't know what hit you.”

This year, Moquin is going to enjoy his time at SNHU. He says the team has the tools to win the playoffs this year so fans can bet the team will be striving for that.

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With the winter sports season just starting, Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Ice Hockey team is getting ready for another year. Among the team is junior Chris Moquin.

“I laced up the skates for the first time when I was about four years old on Dorrs Pond at Livingston Park in Manchester,” said Moquin. “I hated it. My parents thought I was heavy and could use the exercise so I played soccer at first. I kicked the ball around for a couple years before I found my one true love, hockey.”

Moquin graduated from Trinity High School in Manchester, N.H., in 2013. He is also an alumnus of the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs, a local Tier III junior hockey club that has placed many Division I and II athletes and a few NHL athletes as well.

While on the Junior Monarchs, Moquin played for the U16 and U18 teams as well as the Empire team. In 2011-12, he played in nine games on the

U16 team scoring seven goals and five assists before moving up to the Empire team halfway through the season. On the Empire team, he played in 25 games and earned 25 points, combining nine goals with 16 assists.

The team won the playoffs that season.

The next season, Moquin stayed with the Empire team playing a total of 46 games through the regular season and playoffs. He totaled 49 points in the regular season. 20 points were goals and 29 were assists.

During the playoffs, he totaled eight points on seven goals and one assist.

Moquin would play one more season with the Monarchs before he joined the SNHU Varsity Hockey Team when he was a sophomore. During his first season on the team, he played in 11 games, notching three goals and four assists, giving him a total of seven points for that season.

His biggest influences are his uncle and grandmother.

Anybody who has been to a Junior Monarchs or SNHU hockey game has seen “Uncle Scotty and Nanny.” They are regular at the

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Women's Basketball looks forward to new season Matt Martin Sports Editor The seasons of the winter sports teams at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) are starting up again. Among those sports is Women’s Basketball who take the court for the first time this year on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 3:30 p.m. in the SNHU Fieldhouse.

The Penmen look to improve upon their 14-13 record from last season in which they averaged almost 62 points per game (PPG) and made just about 40 percent of their field goals (FG).

Sophomore forward Kylie Lorenzen discussed how she thinks the team will improve this season.

“Our motto this year is ‘Tougher Together,’” said Lorenzen. “We hope to use everyone’s individual talents to come together and have

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a successful year. This year we’re going to build off the young players from last year and focus on what needs to be improved.”

Lorenzen will return this year after leading the team in scoring last year. Returning alongside Lorenzen will be senior tri-captains Sara Ryan and Madi Rowan and junior tri-captain Jennifer Shelp.

Head Coach Karen Pinkos will enter her 12 season at the helm of Women’s Basketball.

Other returnees include sophomores Aaliyah Paxton, Brianna Camara and Jordan Brooks and juniors Mimi MacLeod, Catherine Stinson and Olivia Conrad.

The team will, in turn, add four freshmen. They are Molly Terry, Tessa Stewart Morrison, Amanda Kelly and Victoria Dean. Lorenzen commented on what they will contribute to the court.

“We’ve been putting in a lot of work especially this pre-season to be in the best shape possible as a unit,” said Lorenzen. “We have a lot of strong young players who add a lot of potential to the team.”

The season for Women’s Basketball starts on a fivegame home stand which includes games against in-state rivals Saint Anselm’s College (SAC) and Franklin Pierce University (FPU).

The Penmen will play District of Columbia University on Nov. 12, Mercy College on Nov. 13, SAC on Nov. 16, University of the Sciences on Nov. 20 and finally FPU on Nov. 22.

After that, there’s a lot of ball still to be played and the Penmen hope to be on winning side of it come Feb. 21, 2017, when they wrap-up the regular season in another game against SAC.

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MEN'S SOCCER CALLS IT A SEASON: LOOKS TO 2017 Catherine LaChance Staff Writer Wyndee Man Staff Writer

On Oct. 25, 13 seniors and grad students were honored before their final home game of their careers, which would eventually result in 1-1 tie against Assumption College.

Each of these graduating men had significant impacts on the team. If it weren’t for them, the team wouldn’t have the outstanding record they ended with. Each player had their own unique attributes and contributions to the team.

“Each graduating student has made the team what it is,” said Taylor. “They are all incredible people who lifted the team to new heights; we will miss them but now it is time to start looking for future Penmen.”

Recruitment is a very critical component of the off-season.

Coach Taylor and his assistants will be searching the globe for talented athletes. They will be looking at players from European countries in addition to the United States.

Coach Taylor, when discussing the off-season and 2017 had

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Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Men’s Soccer Team closed their regular season with a 4-1 win over Southern Connecticut State University on Saturday, Oct. 28.

This win gave the Penmen a stellar 11-3-2 record and fifth seed honors in the soccer championship.

The Penmen did not make it far in the playoffs, though, as they lost a double-overtime thriller to Franklin Peirce University in the Northeast-10 (NE10) Quarterfinals on Nov. 1 by a score of 2-1.

Head Coach Josh Taylor is very pleased with how the season panned out. He spoke about the team’s tactics and strategies that lead the Penmen to a successful season.

“Each game provides something different and they have

scored some quality goals throughout the season,” said Taylor. “Each player wanted to keep the ball for long periods of time with good combination play that ultimately turned into a scoring opportunity. They just have to continue to grow within their style. By doing so, the team will be well-rounded, more than they already are, and that’s what we need.”

Graduate student and German recruit Tobias Esche also believed the team had a positive season.

“We always have high expectations. We wanted to win every game,” said Esche. “At this point, we are satisfied as team.

We have different strengths, sometimes the defense makes shots we don’t consider the goal and in other games we have the offense, which was outstanding this year. When you win, that brings a team together and it just creates a great atmosphere.”

The team had to unfortunately say goodbye to the graduating seniors and grad students.

Senior Enzo Giuliani goes for a header against Franklin Pierce. this to say: “Right now we are focused on our performance at the championship. Once that ends, we will have time to start turn-

ing the page to 2017.”

Now that the season is over, that page will be turned as Men’s Soccer already begins to prepare for the Fall of 2017.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL PREVIEW Aleisha Bourgault-Callahan Staff Writer

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The Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Men’s Basketball Team will look a bit different than last year when they lace up their sneakers for another year, starting Nov. 16. The team lost some of their starters to graduation but remains optimistic for the coming year.

“Losing two quality starters is something that the coaching staff has been working to fill since our season ended last spring.

With that said, the program has quality pieces returning,” said Head Coach Stan Spirou, who enters season number 32 as coach of the Penmen.

Last season, the team went 23-11 and made it all the way to the NCAA East Regional Semi-Finals where the team lost to Stonehill College 75-74 in overtime.

This year, the team hopes to make it back to the semis and grab a win to move on to the Finals.

Jerseys hung in anticipation of new basketball season “Our goal every year is to win the league championship and advance to the NCAA tournament. Both of these goals were met last

year which makes it easier for our returning players to understand what it takes.

Compliment that with quality recruits, makes our pre-

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season preparation upbeat,” said Spirou.

The coach and his players have similar goals in mind. Freshman guard Car-

los Andrade added his input on how he hopes the season will go.

“Our team goal this year is an NE-10 and a national championship, nothing less than greatness,” said Andrade.

“The team this year is very, very talented. We have guys that can play multiple positions as well as guys who excel at multiple facets of the game. One thing that this team has is great leaders, like the senior captains, who do a good job of guiding and motivating us.”

The Penmen have a lot of intensity going into the first four games of the year.

These games are at home against Queen City rival Saint Anselm College (SAC) on Nov. 16, Bridgeport University on Nov. 19, instate rival Franklin Pierce University on Nov. 22, and Chestnut Hill College on Nov. 27.

Come cheer on the Penmen in the first game of the season on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. against the Hawks of SAC.