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Volume XXIII, Issue 3

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October 26, 2016

Manchester, NH

michelle obama makes history at snhu Stephen Denis Staff Writer Rebecca LeBoeuf Editor in Chief

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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. to campaign for Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton. A critical battleground state in the 2016 Election, and SNHU was set to be the venue. Immediately, the subject became national news, as this event would mark Michelle Obama’s first public appearance since the leaked tapes of Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump boasting about sexually assaulting women. The Hillary Clinton Campaign and the First Lady’s team collaborated with the Field Operations and Women’s Center staff on short notice to set up and secure the Field House for Thursday, Oct. 13 and to give SNHU students access to VIP seating. Brooke Gilmore, the director of the Women’s Center, placed almost 200 people on the VIP seating list. “I spent most of Tuesday and Wednesday reaching

out to students who we thought might be interested in and energized by witnessing the speech as soon as we heard it was going to focus on women,” Gilmore said. “As evidenced by the news cycle, what we witnessed was about something larger than this election,” Gilmore said. “Michelle’s speech deviated from a normal campaign pitch and spoke on a really personal level about the harmful, shocking rhetoric against women that is currently permeating the political landscape.” Leading up to the First Lady taking the stage, students heard from democratic candidates who are in their own political races in the state of N.H. Then, Michelle Obama took the stage to an electric atmosphere provided by many young and energetic voters in the audience. “I really enjoyed her speech, and I feel really lucky to have been there and to have seen her speak in person,” junior Stephanie Anderson said. “It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.” Obama gave an emotional testimony against Clinton’s opponent, without once mentioning him by name. “She helped give voice to so many questions and feelings that so many women and men are having when they hear the misogynist language and normalization of sexual assault from a presidential candidate on the national political stage,” Gilmore said. “She reminded us that complacency with rape culture is never ok[ay] and that words do matter.”

Michelle Obama addresses the crowd. She spoke directly to the women in the audience and connected Trump’s attitude towards women to the inappropriate behavior some women experience in the workplace or at college. Obama said, “This isn’t about politics. It’s about basic human decency. It’s about right and wrong.” Junior Logan Waterman was one of the many student attendees. “Michelle Obama was a brilliant speaker who spoke to the crowd with such power,” Waterman said. “You could tell she was passionate about these feelings for equality and overall how important being a kind human being is.”

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The First Lady also challenged the men in the room by saying Trump’s decision to dismiss the leaked tapes as lockerroom talk is an insult to decent men everywhere. Student leader Breana Diaz said the speech made her motivated to really make a change and become more involved with politics. “What I think is most important for our students was the call for action that she challenged us with,” Gilmore said. “It is easy to get disillusioned by this election season, and yet, as Michelle emphasized, every person in that room has the power to make change. Women especially should feel empowered—when it comes to voting we actually have equal power and an equal say.” Videos and clips from the First Lady’s speech at SNHU have circulated social media. “Regardless of one’s political affliction or leaning, it is pretty impressive to say that a First Lady delivered a groundbreaking speech on your campus whether you attended or not,” Gilmore said. “That’s a benefit of our geographical location; we’re always going to have major political players in our area, so if you’re a politically engaged person this is a great school to be at.”

editorial The Penmen Press Staff 2016-2017 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 ADVERTISING MANAGER Ceilene Mitchell celiene.mitchell@snhu.edu CO-COPY EDITOR Laurelann Easton laurelann.easton@snhu.edu CO-COPY EDITOR Nicole Kenney nicole.kenney@snhu.edu Cyan Magenta

NEWS EDITOR Nicole Clark nicole.clark2@snhu.edu OPINION EDITOR Bryan Creevy bryan.creevy@snhu.edu ARTS & Gabriel Carrio ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR gabriel.carrio@snhu.edu

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Kayla Durant EDITOR kayla.durant@snhu.edu PENMEN ABROAD EDITOR Annie Boghigian anna.boghigian@snhu.edu SPORTS EDITOR Matthew Martin matthew.martin1@snhu.edu CREATIVE EDITOR Katerina Wilhelmi katerina.wilhelmi@snhu.edu LAYOUT EDITOR May Mullen maura.mullen@snhu.edu FACULTY ADVISER Jon Boroshok j.boroshok@snhu.edu 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.

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!

Cast a vote on election day

Rebecca LeBouef & Megan Palmer Editorial

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 are many misconceptions around voting that can, and do, dissuade people from wanting to vote or from making voting a priority. Common trains of thought include those such as “My vote doesn’t count” or “It’s all about the Electoral College anyway.” This rhetoric then gets caught in a feedback loop between citizen and media that simply reinforces this belief. It becomes problematic when this “Woe is me, woe is my country” ideology affects voter turnout. In 2008, the Presidential Election saw a high increase in young voter turnout, and studies cite this as a large factor in the

results. The mobilization of 18-24 year olds is critical and powerful; however, this demographic can face incredibly unique challenges when it comes to the democratic process. Among these such challenges that can go unnoticed is the constant mobility and change of residency. Many SNHU students do not live in Manchester, let alone, N.H., and must decide whether to vote absentee in their hometown or to claim domicile in Manchester or Hooksett and vote here. Too often, students choose neither. There is also class, and jobs, and the confusing reality of Election Day not being a holiday from work, often barring citizens from having the time to get out and vote. These are genuine roadblocks that can affect and influence voters from participating. While they are intrinsic of an arguably flawed system and can serve as means to further disappoint, SNHU has a consistent dedication to servicing voters, encouraging voters, and to accommodating voters. With a university advocating so whole-heartedly for the democratic process, voting becomes much more feasible.

Voting is an important civic duty of American citizens. This country was founded as a democracy, ruled by the people and for the people. Throughout our history, people have risked their lives to protect our right to determine what will happen in this country. Regardless of your political background and which candidate you plan on voting for, please get out on election day and vote. We, as college students, are the country’s youth, and voting in this election can set the tone for the next four years and the following elections. Hop on a shuttle and get out to the ballots on Nov. 8 or make sure you complete an absentee ballot from your hometown if their deadlines allow for it. Everyone should vote because every vote counts. Many people in our country complain about the government and what they are doing, both internally and externally. By casting a vote on Election Day, we have the opportunity to make changes; however, if we don’t vote, it is unfair to complain because we did not make an effort to change anything. No one should waste this important oppurtunity.

visit from a penmen dad Jack Terlisner Letter to the Editor 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 that two hours turned into an almost overnight stay on the highway. Cars stopped in their tracks, as others that patiently and respectfully idled on their way with the rest of the herd and paid homage to the State Police Gods. These knights of the multicolor light realm prepared to present these rogues of the road, a sacrifice of penance in the form of large denominations to be returned to the people for their wicked ways. Upon finally making it to my destination at SNHU, I feared to get back on these roads most traveled and decided to hang out at SNHU with

my son. That night I realized there was an 80’s tribute band, White Wedding, playing at the Last Chance Pub. Since there was not much else going on, and this was group I could relate to, he invited me to go there for a while. The band showed up a little late as they too, were caught up on the I-93 parking lot, the wait was well worth it. This band played some great classics from the 80’s as if one was listening to them on the original vinyl albums that some of us “80’s” people used to listen to. The band also dressed the parts and sang to the greats like Bruce Springsteen, Pat Benatar, Joan Jet, Queen, Duran Duran, Journey and others. The lead guitarist cranked out some solos as if playing for an audience of thousands and sounded every bit the part. You could close your eyes and the tunes sounded like the actual bands. Though it was a holiday weekend and the attendance was light, it was a stay well

worth it. And the price was great also (free). We listened to the band and had some pub grub. For those that have never attended these events presented by the SNHU student activities clubs you are not taking full advantage of what has to be offered. During the concert, it was great to watch many of the students either dancing on the side, rocking out in their chairs or just moving to the beats. I had a chance to speak to the band members. I got to know them some and appreciated what they did that night. Apparently, a great time for all that attended. Something others had missed out. The next time I’ll be in the SNHU area and there is an event going on, I’ll try to take advantage to attend one of these events with him again. For it is those times you remember the most. Thanks to the Student Activities Clubs and CAPE for these events. Keep up the great work.

NEWS there's no place like snhu: HOMECOMING 2016

Kamilla Ataee Staff Writer

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 trucks, and giveaways. “I’m really excited to be back on campus and see my friends. As always, everyone and of student involvement and alumni killed it,” said

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

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John Wescott, a 2015 alumnus. “This is my fourth year coming to the Street Fair. It has been great so far; the foods from food trucks are delicious,” said Chief Information Officer of Student Government Association (SGA), Victoria Maguire. The Office of Student Involvement and Alumni Engagement and other offices and clubs on campus made this homecoming weekend possible. “It’s a fun event to plan. We are a huge committee of event representative across campus to help plan the event,” said Associate Director at Office of Student Involvement, Colleen Lubin. “It’s fun to see all come together [and] see family and alumni enjoying it.” International Student Association members did the henna tattoos for its visitors. “It’s wonderful to celebrate

the students and alumni,” said Director of Community Relations, Helen Davies, while waiting for her henna tattoo to dry. Many alumni stayed for the evening activities, such as the SNHU Alumni Men’s Soccer Game, fireworks, Greek Night, and Big Money Bingo.

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write down on white boards what they wanted to come out to the community as. Everybody had something to write down, whether it was funny or serious. Some people decide to use this opportunity to come out to their community and others chose to share a characteristic or feature about themselves. When participants were

in the frame of the door and went to step out, members of Generation Equality took pictures. The pictures of the students coming out would be posted on social media if the participants were comfortable with this. If they did not feel comfortable with this, they did not have to have their picture go on social media. This event made the act

of coming out more concreate because the participants were “legitimately coming out of the closet,” said Treasurer of Generation Equality, Dee Dube, a Junior at SNHU. The club ran this event last year and decided it would be a great thing to continue with this year. The purpose of this event was to create community awareness and to

“[This homecoming] has felt like a dream,” said Logan McCarthy, a 2016 alumni, at the Lighting up the Night Event. “It reminded me how positive everybody is [at SNHU]. It remind[ed] me that [participating in SNHU events like homecoming is] why I am happy.”

celebrate the LGBTQ+ community; “Coming out can be tough for a lot of people, but with more events like this it celebrates who you are. The purpose of this event is to normalize and celebrate the act of coming out. This event is not exclusive to the just the LGBTQ+ community it is for everybody,” said Dube.

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Tom McGourty comes out as fabulous.

Jessica Wyman comes out as bisexual and a survivor.

NEWS ANNUAL TOWN HALL PANEL ANSWERS STUDENT QUESTIONS

Rebecca LeBoeuf Editor In Chief

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 Deanna Dube and coordinator of the event said. “It is also an opportune time for offices that take part to hear about the programs other offices on campus are hosting and the normal services they provide students.” Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)’s various offices were invited to participate on the panel. Dean of Students, Heather Lorenz, Assistant Director of Diversity Programs, Michael Reaves; University Provost,

Complex for nonathletes. “There is zero tuition increase next year,” Lynott said in regards to a question on the expenses such as textbooks and parking passes that students pay for. The National Student Exchange Student Program was discussed by Lorenz. There are plans for students to attend schools in different states across the country as an alternative to studying abroad. The topic of international students feeling as though there is a lack of housing and health insurance assistance coming from the university was brought up, and the university confirmed they are working on this problem. Zinah Alshukri, an Iraqi international graduate student came to the meeting with questions to ask the panelists. “The college is ready to listen, ready to answer,” Alshukri said after the meeting. “They are in touch with [their] students.” “I hope the outcome of this event is an awareness among

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SNHU Welcomes Eta sigma delta Nick Klotz Staff Writer

followed by a tour of the hotel, guided by a SNHU alumnus. “I want this organization to be where students will find what they are most passionate about in the hospitality and culinary industries,” said Vigue. To be invited to join Eta Sigma Delta, a student must be enrolled in an appropriate major and hold a minimum 3.0 GPA. For information on the SNHU Chapter, please contact faculty adviser Kimberly Monk, k.monk@snhu.edu.

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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 a strong networking system and get invited to participate in special events. “I want students to be able to learn as much about our industry as possible before they graduate,” said Allison Vigue, President and Co-Founder of the SNHU chapter of the organization. Vigue has big plans for their first year, one of which is a trip to the Hotel Experience

trade show in New York City. “There will be over 18,000 industry leaders, so this will be an amazing opportunity for chapter members to network,” said Vigue. Other key activities include community service projects and a book discussion on The New Gold Standard: 5 Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Service Experience by Joseph Michelli. This book was written for use by the Ritz Carlton. The discussion will hopefully be

Susan Aznive, Andrea LaSaffre, Rebecca Greenlee, Dr. Ravi Pandit, Allison Vigue, and Mikko Wells.

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Patricia Lynott, Director of the Wellness Center, Sheila Lambert;Director of Residence Life Shannon Brown; Veteran Support Services Coordinator, Michael McGandy; and Director of Center for Community Engaged Learning, Elizabeth Richards were present. The Town Hall allowed for a casual discussion between staff and students. “I think it provides a really comfortable forum for students,” said Lynott, who sat on the Town Hall panel for the first time. A variety of topics were discussed, including the construction on campus, themed housing, tuition, study abroad, Daniel Webster College (DWC), and international student assistance. The new stadium under construction on Victory Lane is intended to benefit everyone on campus. It will provide sports teams with locker rooms, training rooms, function rooms, and additional field space, while also potentially freeing the gym in the Athletics

The Town Hall Panel addresses student concerns. the student body about different offices around campus and their events and initiatives this year,” Dube said. “I think

our panelist were very engaged with everyone. As soon as everyone warmed up, the questions flew.”

JAZZ & BIG BANDS NIGHT Ruth Way Staff Writer

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 upbeat performance; however, the rowdiness of the crowds at large live concerts prevent them from fully enjoying the experience. These large groups can make musical events less enjoyable. SNHU student Lauren Borry felt such discomfort at the 2016 fall semester major concert. She enjoyed the concert overall, saying it “was fun and exciting, but the crowd was hectic and took away from the experience.” Other opportunities on campus can eliminate the discomfort a live concert brings, while still allowing students to attend

and appreciate musical events. Student Involvement sponsored such an event called Jazz and Other Big Bands from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. It occurred on the night of Oct. 13 in The Last Chapter Pub (the Pub). This evening offered “a chill vibe,” said Devi Arnold, a SNHU resident. Soothing jazz music was played over the speakers. There, students were able to make conversation, play pool, and have drinks in peace. While Jazz and Big Bands took place at the Pub, it differed from the rowdy atmosphere that is often found at bars or live music concerts. Devi Arnold enjoyed the change of pace, noting that “it can get hectic in [The Last Chapter Pub], but tonight its very, like, low key.” Lauren Borry also enjoyed the atmosphere within the Pub, stating that it was “a very relaxing night. [The music] is soft enough to have a conversation, but upbeat enough so that you’re not falling asleep.” The night of Jazz and Big Bands seemed to be a success to the attendees who appreciated the soothing genre.

NEWS tackling on campus interviews Rachel Dembek Staff Writer

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Being a broke college student can be hard sometimes. Students want to make plans with friends to go out, but they don’t really have the money. With a low income and high expenses, it is important to create a budget to see exactly how much money is coming in and how much is going out. Creating a budget can be daunting and rather boring, but there are several applications to make this process easier.

munication. Be attentive during the interview, smile, and project a positive image. Use The Resume Don’t just assume that the interviewer will know what it means to have great communication skills or to work well with people. Explain the resume with stories from past experiences with previous jobs, projects, activities, etc. Ask Questions Always have planned questions ready for the interviewers. The interviewers want to talk about the job and their company. Ask good questions to stay as informed as possible about the company and the position. Ask openended questions to gain more information, e.g. “What do you like about working at the company?” instead of, “Do you like working at the company?” Thank you Notes Send a thank you note to the recruiters for taking time out of their day to come and meet. This should be sent by the next day at the latest. Make sure there are no spelling or grammar errors in the letter and that it is well-written. Good luck!

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The culinary students at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) have brought Munchiez Food Truck to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. to serve food at New England Patriots Games. “Having the Munchiez Food Truck onsite at Foxboro Stadium was just one of the many collaborative projects that we’ve coordinated with the Patriots,” Director of Marketing and Communications, Steve Boucher said. Culinary students prepare food from scratch before game day and then serve the thousands of game-goers. “Every single person attending the games [has] to pass the truck,” Chair of Culinary, Vicki Connell said. In the past, Munchiez Food Truck parked near Patriot Place among other vendors including Dunkin Donuts, Draft Kings, and Life is Good. It is “in an area for vendors who have a relationship with the team,” Connell said. For 1 p.m. games, “we have to get there very early because of the massive amounts of traffic on game day,” Connell said. “We have to be there when the gates open for the tailgating crowd.” Culinary students get realworld practice through this opportunity. “It was a great experience for students in terms of logistics,” Connell said, which also included determining the truck’s placement so it kept people engaged but at the same time did not disrupt the flow of traffic. “Experiential learning is extremely encouraged at SNHU. Not only do we want students to

gain knowledge in the classroom, but to also go out into the community and learn by doing,” Boucher said. “Having the opportunity to prepare and serve food for huge crowds attending an NFL game is an amazing experience that teaches not only culinary skills, but also customer service, problem solving, and decision making.” The process of getting a health permit was meticulous. “[The] health inspector was very diligent because we were serving such a large crowd,” Connell said. The inspector looked at their garbage facility, checked for an acceptable number of gloves, ensured everyone working the truck was Safe Certified, and took the temperature of the food. “The university and the Patriots signed a multi-year partnership that includes opportunities for SNHU students including internships, and guest lectures as well as educational community outreach programs throughout the region,” Boucher said. “We very much value our

Munchiez parked outside Gillette Stadium.

MAKING BUDGETING EASY

Goodbudget Budget Planner – Expense Tracker & Personal Finance This is the first free app that shows up in the app store and it is clear why. This is different than some budgeting apps because users don’t have to give any of their personal account information, such as logins and passwords. Instead, users add information manually, this means users must stay on top of their spending. Goodbudget will show how much users can spend for different categories such as gro-

ceries, bills, entertainment, etc. The app also makes it very simple to edit the budget. Mint: Money Manager, Budget & Personal Finance Mint is the second free app that appears in the app store, but is probably more wellknown. It is easier to manage because users have to connect it to their accounts and it will update the amounts automatically when spending increases. One major perk of this app is that it will remind users when bills are due, so that the users don’t forget to pay them. Also,

relationship with the Patriots and the Kraft Sports Group in general,” Boucher said. Director of Partnership Marketing, Stephen Thiel plays a major role in collaborating with the community to bring SNHU students educational programs like this. "Ultimately, providing experiential learning and access to beneficial opportunities is at the heart of anything we do," Thiel said. "In addition, SNHU’s backyard is always going to be in New England. It’s important that we take care of our own community and provide resources where we can to underserved populations, assist our military servicemen and women, as well as continue working towards the University’s mission of expanding access to education." When Munchiez Food Truck is not serving food in Foxboro, it can be found on campus serving the late night population Thursday through Saturday nights. Like them on Facebook (Munchiez Food Truck at SNHU) for more details.

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Career Expo is over and employers are looking to hire, which means on-campus interviewing has started: now is the time to sign up. Signing up for on-campus interviews is simple. From the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Recruit account page, students can click on ‘Campus Interviews’ and select ‘Request Campus Interview’ to see the companies and their opportunities. An application is required in order to be considered for an interview. This application entails a resume and, often times, a cover letter. Once selected by an employer, interviews are then scheduled. The Career Development Center is here to help students prepare for their interviews. Just call the office at 645-9793 to schedule a mock interview. Here are some tips to stand out from the rest during the interview process. Dress Professionally Students should wear professional outfits so the interviewers know that the interviewees are serious about attaining a position at their companies. Dress to impress. Be Confident It is wise to research the company and position before applying and interviewing. This sends a signal to the employers that they are speaking with someone who knows their company and wants to be on their team. Be aware of non-verbal com-

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it displays users’ credit score, cash flow, and advice to help with spending. There are several different charts that are provided that make seeing financials easy and understandable. Daily Budget Original - Saving is Fun Daily Budget is very different from the other apps as it is very minimalistic and only shows the information people need or really want to see. The app displays what amount is spent as well as the amount remaining that can be spent. If users choose, they can also see

their spending over time, fixed costs, and largest spending areas. There are two versions of this app: the free version or the pro version that costs $7.99. The priced version includes a Dropbox feature, currency support, and the ability to encrypt data before it’s saved online to help keep sensitive information safe. Whether students want all their financial information at their fingertips or just the bare minimum, these apps will help make saving money easy andfun.

Majors in Minutes Gehad Abdelkarim Staff Writer

The Unslut project

Julia Carolan Staff Writer

each on-campus major, earn 3 Penmen Pride points, and get free milkshakes. What’s not to love?" The event is for students who are still exploring majors or students who are not confident about their current major. Majors in Minutes, formerly known as the Academic Exploration Fair, is more student-centered as it opts for student representatives to meet students where they are and help them connect with their future career goals. The Office of Academic Advising will be sponsoring this event. Upperclassmen student representatives from over 30 majors will share about their majors and answer any questions students may have about specific interests. The event will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1 in the Dining Center's Banquet Hall.

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The Office of Academic Advising at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) will hold an event called Majors in Minutes. Majors in Minutes will help students gain a more realistic understanding of the pros and cons of each major from actual students in the programs. This information will spur students to investigate further, ask questions, and ultimately find a major that best fits their passions and interests. Academic Advisor, Neena Fink said, "Majors in Minutes is a way for students to learn about the majors offered at SNHU in a fun and interactive speed-dating format. Students will have the opportunity to engage with upperclassmen student representatives from

News news The “UnSlut Project” was a blog founded by Emily Lindin in Apr. 2013. Troubled over the number of bully generated suicides in teen girls, Emily Lindin sought to share her own story. She was labeled the “school slut” in middle school and dealt with suicidal thoughts because of it. “I sat in my parent’s basement in the winter hoping to freeze to death, so it would look like an accident,” Emily said, depicting the dark place she was in. These stories hit home for Emily and she knew she had a way to help: to post her diary entries from that period in her life and thus sacrifice her privacy and show extreme vulnerability. The risky move paid off. By Aug. 2013, the site had reached the attention of women all across the globe with similar stories of “slut shaming.” This same month she started a Kickstarter to gain the funds to film her documentary. Donors raised all the 50,000 dollars that went into making the documentary. “I didn’t want the site to be

an echo chamber for feminists who already get it,” said Lindin when asked why she created the documentary. “I made it in the forty minute time frame so it could easily fit into a classroom setting and leave room for open discussion.” From Nova Scotia to New Jersey, the film crew was able to find young girls and families who experienced the trauma and dealt with the consequences of “slut shaming.” The message in their stories remained consistent throughout: slut shaming is caused by a need to justify sexual assaults or actions, and the victim ends up extremely isolated. To help prevent girls from feeling isolated, Emily Lindin speaks at middle schools, high schools, and colleges all across America. Her hopes are to open the discussion about “slut shaming,” have young women share their stories, and be there for them as a support system. “This probably sounds cheesy, but the stories I hear are so diverse that they all resonate with me. What’s always most uplifting is when you can feel this moment with a young woman where she sees ‘this isn’t my fault’,” said Lindin.

Every chair set up at the second floor of the dining hall was filled on the night of Oct. 19. Audible gasps were constant as the film touched upon some disturbing stories. When the lights came on, students were eager to talk with Lindin. Discussions stemmed from the “not all men” argument to how students could get involved. First year student Eilane Cabral attended the event and said, “I found it especially interesting because chances are someone we know has been called a slut, or we have called someone else a slut, with the intention of demeaning their character. To see people’s stories about how being labeled a slut affected them so much makes you really think about the weight of your words.” Emily Lindin’s day at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) also came with a tour of the Women’s Center shadowing Brooke Gilmore. The Women’s Center has many resources available to students and they are encouraged to stop in anytime. Check out the website at Unslutproject.com Want more information about the women’s center? Contact b.gilmore@snhu.edu.

Students partipate in SNHU Board game jam Mustapha R. Price Staff Writer

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Every year at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), the Game Design Club puts together two major Game Jam events. During these events, students are able to work together in teams of two to four in order to develop a game within the time constraints. This year, the Game Design Club took a different approach by hosting the first ever Board Game Jam. This event took place on Oct. 7 and 8, lasting 24 hours from 6 p.m. on Friday to 6 p.m. on Saturday. This event still worked to educate students on the flow of a standard development cycle, but focused far more on board games rather than digital ones. That being said, despite this, the diversity of the games managed to shine through. Some students created standard board games while others made card games.

Common feedback described the event as far less intimidating than a standard Game Jam, as it allowed first year students with less technical skills to develop a game without necessarily having the programming prowess of a junior or senior. With such a focus on mechanics, students were able to draft and playtest their games far more frequently than they would have been able to in a game engine. Because there was no real programming involved, everyone took on the role of designer. This influenced how their game would be played, as well as how long a play session of their game would be. All in all, the Game Design Club established a new tradition in the form of the Board Game Jam, and with the digital Game Jam right around the corner on Nov. 4, there’s no doubt that students will feel much more confident about the nature of game development.

Students created and tested their own board game during the Board Game Jam.

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Yeelen: a magical Movie Experience Ginny Fagan Staff Writer "Yeelen," a movie shown as part of the Contemporary Global Cinema film series on campus, was shown on Oct. 12 in Walker Auditorium. English professor Dr. David Swain chose "Yeelen," directed by Souleymane Cissé, to include in this semester’s global theme for the series that has been occurring every semester since 2011. “When my co-organizers and I were planning this series, we wanted to choose representative films from around the world, especially countries that aren’t usually represented in film series. I began to explore

African cinema, looking for a film that was authentic, that is, not designed for western audiences, but that also spoke to some universal themes shared by many cultural traditions,” said Swain. The film was released in 1987, but it is set in the 13th century. “This movie, like all the films in our series, comes from a different culture that tells stories differently, that has a different vision of the world. In particular, 'Yeelen' is placed in a mythic time with mythic characters, a family of Koma sorcerers from the Bambara culture, in a landscape that is completely foreign to us, sub-Saharan Africa,” Swain said.

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Two Languages, Two Stories Kamilla Ataee Staff Writer

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Spoken completely in Bambara and Fula languages, "Yeelen" is entirely subtitled. “This film shows the landscape, feels the heat, and speaks directly to a culture with no artifice or attempt to simplify. That is valuable, but I won’t say it makes it easy film viewing,” said Swain. In a question and answer session after the movie, students and faculty were asked if the film reminded them of any movies that are popular today. "'Yeelen' struck me as a story that resonanated with such popular films as 'Star Wars' and even 'Harry Potter' in its treatment of the conflict of good and evil, special powers, the journey theme, and the epic, final showdown,” said Swain, to which many students agreed. The movie left students and faculty with a sense of wonder as well as a new appreciation for an area of the world we know little about. Dr. Swain recommends students and faculty attend the films presented in this series because of the opportunity they give to experience films that are out of our comfort zones.

Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) second fall fiction short story competition kicks off this November with The Penmen Review. The call for submissions opens Nov. 7 and will close at the end of the month.   Short stories may be on any subject or theme, and they must be original work. Submissions will be judged by a panel of experts on originality, thought process, structure and grammatical correctness.  The competition is open to all students, including online, graduate, and undergraduate, as well as the general public. The Penmen Review reserves the right to reject any submission that does not adhere to contest guidelines.  Fall fiction short story submissions must be submitted as a Word document. They must also be double-spaced, no longer than 1,500 words, titled with Fall Fiction Competition at the top of the first page, and formatted with the writer’s name and contact information at the top left of the first page.

When submitting an entry, students are acknowledging that SNHU has the right to publish their short story entry and use their words, name, and likeness in related marketing materials.  Five semi-finalists will be determined by a panel of judges. The public will have a chance to weigh in by voting for one of the semi-final entries. The combined scores of both the judges and the public vote will determine the top three winners.  Writing-themed prize packages will be awarded to the top three, as well as three scholarships to apply toward tuition at Southern New Hampshire University’s College of Online and Continuing Education. First, second and third prize scholarship amounts are as follows: $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 respectively.  Last year’s winners were online students Syche Phillips, Michele Meehan, and Virginia Spotts. All students are encouraged to submit to the competition for the opportunity to add their name to the list. Additional information can be found online at penmenreview.com.

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Rachel Romeo Staff Writer The Office of Student Involvement at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) hosted the Tacos and Tie-Dye event at the Last Chapter Pub on Oct.16. Student Involvement along with the marketing managers of the Last Chapter Pub, helped coordinate this event. The event began at 2 p.m. and provided white t-shirts for students who attended the event to tie-dye. There was also a taco bar with an assortment of toppings for participants to choose from. Students were able to watch the Sunday football game while deciding between a wide variety of colors to tie-dye with, including red, orange, pink, and yellow. Students could tie, design, and dye their own t-shirts while enjoying the tacos. Mary Nicol, the food and

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On Tuesday, Oct. 12, the Office of Diversity organized its first Student Speaker Series called “My Story” to highlight the experience of two students who grew up speaking two languages. Fabiola Espinal and Jhoswell Rosario, undergraduate students at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), shared their experiences and stories speaking two languages since their childhood. Kayla Page, the director of the Office of Diversity organized the event. She asked the speakers a series of questions about when they started speaking two languages, how the process was, and what the benefits are. Fabiola Espinal moved to the United States at the age of seven with her family. She learned the English language in one year. Jhoswell Rosario came to the

United States from Dominican Republic at the age of 13, but he went to an English school prior to coming here. Although both of the speakers had different experiences, they found it easier to speak in English rather than their first language, Spanish. They also had to take English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at their schools. “I was always with people who spoke two languages”, said Fabiola Espinal. “I adopted the language fast.” The speakers and participants also talked about the benefits of speaking two languages. “When the businesses I work with know that I speak two languages, they don’t find it necessary to hire someone else who speaks that language,” said Jhoswell Rosario. “We are hoping that students come and share their stories,” said Kayla Page. “We also celebrate individuals’ experiences.”

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Students could prepare their own tacos in the Last Chapter Pub. beverage manager of the pub, was working this event. “We wanted to have an activity for students to come and take a break from homework,” said Nicol. Two SNHU first year students, Elisha Borden and Emily Fendrich, were present at this event. Fendrich said, “The tacos

were very good. They had really fresh food.” This was the first year Student Involvement and the marketing managers of the pub held this event. With more participants and a wider range of apparel to tie-dye, students at the event reported that they would definitely come back next year.

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Nobody is too old to trickor-treat. Why is it okay when middle-schoolers or highschoolers dress up and go door-to-door for free candy, but if college students do the same it’s considered sketchy? As if people suddenly become predators upon graduating high school… If I put in the effort to make or buy a costume and walk around my neighborhood, why should my age prevent me from being worthy to trick-or-treat? Around the world, it’s socially acceptable for fully grown adults to dress up in costume as characters from children’s programs so long as it’s cosplay. Still year after year, college students are plagued by the belief that college-aged trick-or-treaters are a no-no. People seem to agree that it’s just plain weird. College students are

broke enough. We don’t want to pay $20 for a bag of candy when we can walk for a couple of hours on Halloween night and get just as much candy for free. Trust that getting any type of free food is higher on our priority list than messing with some kids or vandalizing private property. There is nothing more fun or nostalgic than putting on a costume, rummaging through pillowcases and buckets to find the perfect candy-carrier, and choosing the best neighborhood to scavenge. Of course, the nay-sayers who are against “adult” trick-or-treaters are adults with kids. Oh, are you that worried that there won’t be as much candy in your kid’s pile for you to steal from? Yeah, I see how this game is being played. You can bet that while other adults give out candy on Halloween, I’ll be the one taking it from them.

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Stop Trick-or-Treating Ah, Halloween. How I’ve missed you. ‘Tis the season for watching scary movies and eating enough candy to last a lifetime. October is the spookiest month of all, and Halloween night takes all that spooky fun and planning to culminate it into one evening of street prowling and candy snatching. I am, of course, describing trick or treating. That fun activity where kids dress up in costumes and roam their neighborhoods with their parents in an effort to receive as much enamel-destroying sweets from their neighbors as possible. It’s cute, it’s fun, and it’s a great way for kids to spend time with their friends and family. That’s just it, though: it’s for kids. All of these college-aged kids that talk about going trick or treating again baffle me. It’s not something adults are supposed to do. It’s not for you. People don’t want twenty-

year olds, or even teenagers, showing up at their door in costumes begging for candy. That’s pathetic. You have a job at this point (hopefully) and can darn well buy your own candy. Dressing up for a party is fine, and I encourage people to do that. But trick or treating is for children, so leave it for them. All of you almostgrownups are WAY too old to be doing it, and it makes you look weird. I’m not one for shaming people for what they like to do, but I’m shaming you for what you like to do. Spend Halloween doing something more age appropriate, like going to a costume party or staying home and watching scary movies all night. By trick or treating, you make both the kids and their parents uncomfortable. You make me uncomfortable too. Quit it. Just stop trying to be a kid again. Grow up, and hate your life like a real adult.

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just a prank: quit clownin' around Ruth Way Staff Writer

Three: You are the dumb girl in the horror movie. The one everyone in the audience is screaming at. I don’t care if you have a bat, a flag pole, your phone, or any type of weapon. If you think

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Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) students were spooked on the night of Oct. 4 as rumors of a clown walking about our campus— similar to the weapon-wielding ones we had been hearing so much about on social media—circulated quickly, and caused us to lock our windows and pull out our bats and other blunt objects. Once Public Safety searched and found no sign of a threat, students began to scatter throughout campus to partake in a fun little activity called “Clown Hunting”. Thus, the cliché of “girl walks into the dark basement after hearing a child’s laughter with no weapon/phone,” commenced. There are a few options for what the Clown Panic here on campus actually was: one, there was no clown and people were lying; two, there was a “clown”, but it was just a student dressing up harm-

lessly; or three, there was a clown, and he was parading around our campus with malicious intent. Now, dear Clown Hunters in all three categories, I have a message for you. One: I don’t want to waste my words on you, so I’ll just state the obvious: Why would you go out and waste your time and energy just to look around for something you don’t believe exists? It makes no sense. Be productive instead: do some homework, read a book, get some decent sleep. Two: So, you go out into the woods in the dead of night. You’ve got your baseball bats at the ready, and are well-equipped with smartphones and flashlights. What are you going to do when you find this clown who you think is just a student pulling a prank? Hit them with your bat? Threaten them? It seemed like all you wanted was a good Snap, and believe it or not, people skipped over your Stories real fast.

that there is a psychotic individual lurking about campus, why would you think it would be a remotely good idea to go looking for them? Curl up in a blanket, watch some lighthearted cartoons,

and make yourself a snack… with Nutella. In fact, all three categories shouldn’t waste their time on pointless hunts and should stay inside to be more productive.

arts andnews entertainment You Can’t Run from the ‘Scary Monsters’

Nick Klotz Staff Writer Often regarded as the last great David Bowie album, 1980’s “Scary Monsters” sees the king of costume changes looking back to his past success and taking aim at the future. The album is Bowie at his darkest but also his most popsensible. “It’s No Game (No. 1)” kicks off the album with an urgent, unhinged Bowie. His vocals come in shrieks and yelps in a call and response with a Japanese-speaking woman. The wild track acts as a thesis of sorts for the album. The watery, dissonant synthesizer of “Ashes to Ashes” just drips over the funky drum and bass track. The song’s lyrics have Bowie returning to his Major Tom character from “Space Oddity.” This time Bowie’s all but murdering him, showing his fall from grace (“We know Major Tom’s a junkie”). “Scream Like a Baby” is another standout. It’s heavy and driving, with loud guitars and

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booming percussion. The synth organ in the chorus sounds like a macabre carnival. The sense of foreboding is enhanced by Bowie’s dystopic “1984”-esque lyrics. The title track, “Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)” sounds like a technophobic nightmare. The buzzy corrupted vocal track in the chorus sounds like an A.I. gone mad. The track is aggressive, based around the jittery gallop of acoustic guitars and industrial percussion. Robert Fripp showcases some of his best guitar work on the record, with his two dizzying and chaotic solos. A reprise of the opening track bookends the album; the lyrics remain the same, but the performances are more restrained and controlled. It’s almost as if the maniac from the beginning is coming to terms with the world he’s shown disgust for. David Bowie’s “Scary Monsters” is smart, catchy, and often horrific. The album is a perfect soundtrack to your Hallows’ Eve.

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Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon Review Mustapha R. Price Staff Writer

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The first brother of gaming is back with his signature vacuum in “Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon.” Step into the quivering shoes of Luigi, who is out to restore balance to Evershade Valley. The once benevolent ghosts of the land have gone mad thanks to the shattering of the fabled Dark Moon. Professor E. Gadd calls the one ghost buster he knows he can count on, and just like that the adventure begins again. While the first “Luigi’s Mansion” had a legitimately spooky undertone, this game takes a much more comical approach. A lot of Luigi’s style and movements are inspired by Mr. Bean, so one could imagine that he’s a very goofy rendition of this lovable character. This game also has a more action-oriented approach, with a far more involved set of mechanics for ghost catching, including a

button that unleashes a special attack. Dark Moon offers a competitive/cooperative game mode called ScareScraper that allows players both online and locally to pursue the ghosts of a special mansion. This mode has a lot of ghosts exclusive to multiplayer, so there’s some extra completion value for those who want to play with friends and strangers alike. The story mode of this game is filled with hilarious antics, with Luigi being one of the most reluctant heroes in gaming history. The world is working against him, as he almost never wants to go on the missions that the Professor asks of him. To conclude “Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon” is an incredibly quirky and character-driven game that really manages to bring out the best of one of gaming’s most lovable heroes. If you’re looking for a fun “spooky” Nintendo 3DS game to play this Halloween, this is definitely the title for you.

arts andnews entertainment "Blair Witch" a confusing but frightening homage

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“Blair Witch,” released on Sept. 16, directed by Adam Wingard, is a pretty clear showing of respect to the original “Blair Witch Project” from 1999. That’s not to say it should be regarded any lower or not treated as its own film. On its own, “Blair Witch” is honestly terrifying. While it follows the same general sequence of events as the original, this sequel/remake/reboot does an excellent job on putting its own spin on them. Everything from the beginning exposition to the climactic ending where, yes, everyone dies, is all handled with obvious love and respect for the original, but with a desire to make something new that stands out on its own. This time around, James Donahue (James Allen McCune) gathers his friends to help him search for his sister who went missing 17 years ago, in the first movie. Luckily enough, his friend (and love interest) Lisa Ar-

lington (Callie Hernandez) happens to be filming a documentary, and decides to make it about what they’re doing. Also in the party is James’ best friend Peter Jones (Brandon Scott) and his girlfriend Ashley Bennett (Corbin Reid). With the additional help of internet cryptid researchers Lane and Talia (Wes Robinson and Valorie Curry), the group enters the woods with POV cameras for everyone and a drone. The group sets up camp the first night, and for those who have seen the original “Blair Witch Project,” you know it goes way downhill from there. The scares start to kick in, people start to get hurt, and eventually people go missing. The same wooden dolls hung in the trees are featured, but with an evil twist this time that won’t be spoiled. “Blair Witch” does something interesting and unexpected. It actually shows the audience what the witch looks like. Granted, they’re mere glimpses that last less than a

second. But no less than three times is the evil creature shown during the film’s final minutes. Speaking of the ending, it’s much louder and hectic than the original. It takes the moderately slow action of the first two thirds of the film and ramps it up to ten. At no point is the audience given a moment of respite. Every scare, every quiet moment, and every unexplainable plot hole about some time travel loop that isn’t looked into (one major flaw with the movie) leads up to the final confrontation in the classic murder house. While “Blair Witch” might not be as good as its inspiration and predecessor, it’s still a film worth watching, especially since Halloween is rapidly closing in. If you can look at it without trying to compare it to the first one, it’s made much better. 7.8/10. See it while it’s still in theaters.

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Netflick of the week: "hush" Gabriel Carrio A&E Editor

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A film easily overlooked many times while browsing Netflix for something scary to watch, “Hush,” is surprisingly high quality. Every movie or TV show you hover over on Netflix gives you a description and a series of thumbnails to preview what you're about to watch. The thumbnails “Hush” give look silly and give the impression it would a B-grade horror flick. Unexpectedly, that is not the case. “Hush” is an independent suspense/psychological thriller made in 2016, directed by Mike Flanagan. The plot centers around Maddie (Kate Siegel, who also wrote the screenplay), a deaf novelist who lives on her own in a very secluded part of the country. With her house surrounded by nothing but trees, and her closest neighbor being a five-minute walk away, Maddie has nothing but her-

self, her work, and her cat to worry about. Her peace and quiet (ha) is, of course, shattered by a masked murderer who kills her neighbor and best friend, Sarah (Samantha Sloyan), and then terrorizes her for the rest of the film. What comes as a surprise, however, is Maddie's resourcefulness and drive to overcome her tormentor. This is a spoiler free review (apart from the death of Sarah), so no explicit descriptions of either characters' actions will be included. However, the film is creative. What Maddie does to keep herself alive and her attacker away is clever, impressive, and really makes you feel for her all while hating the murderer, but liking his character. There's one scene in particular toward the very end of the film where we truly get inside Maddie's head, and her silence is figuratively broken. It's gripping, intense, and

makes you believe that she can pull through this hellish evening. Given that Halloween

is right around the corner, “Hush” is a perfect film to cuddle up on the couch with and watch.

It's intense, not spooky, but it's still a quality Halloween viewing. “Hush” gets an 8.5/10.

arts andnews entertainment "hush hush" is nothing to be quiet

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than Nora could have ever imagined. With Vee by her side, Nora tries to battle her emo-

tions, her grades, as well as her number one enemy, Marcie Millar, who has had it out for Nora for years.

Fitzpatrick’s book is fastpaced with details and a concept that is hard to ignore. Certain situations that arise

by a group of villagers with torches and pitchforks. Upon escape, the player falls down a series of plateaus before being knocked out. After waking up, the player sees they’re in the character’s old high school. Visions of dark phantoms flying at and around the play-

er, creepy ambient sounds playing, and the total darkness save for the night vision on the character’s camera make for a tense and unnerving environment. The demo ends in a predictable manner, but it’s understandable why it does so.

The tone set by the thirty minutes of gameplay bodes very well for the quality of the full-release. While the full game isn’t available to play in time for Halloween, the demo is certainly a creepy and enjoyable experience to spend a half hour on.

Playing the first “Outlast,” followed by the “Outlast 2” demo would be a great way to spend a night leading up to Halloween. Look forward to “Outlast 2’s” release in the spring of 2017, to be available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Nora is your typical high school sophomore. Typical is a rather trivial word for what the rest of the book holds for its readers. Author of the New York Times Bestseller “Hush, Hush,” Becca Fitzpatrick, writes a story around Nora who lives in a secluded part of Maine. Nora’s father was recently killed, murdered to be specific, and Nora is left with her mom, a housekeeper to be with when her mom is working, and an expansive old Colonial house where fog is its only other companion for miles. Nora’s typical life soon turns upside-down, not because of her wild and exuberant friend Vee, but because of her new biology partner, Patch. Nora and Patch’s combative school partnership soon turns into something more

may seem clichéd to some, but Fitzpatrick’s details and language throughout the book are stellar and to be noted. Fitzpatrick writes, “Lockers were lined up on either side of the hallway like sleeping robotic soldiers. Instead of a peaceful, quiet feeling, the halls radiated hidden menace” (p. 353). That is an example of the kind of descriptive and imaginative writer she is. The story continues with Nora finding herself in situations she had not thought possible. She faces deadly mindtricks, Angel wings, lies, and death itself. The lies Nora are fed are not trivial or unimportant. They are deceptive and manipulative lies that are threatening to tear her life apart. If anyone is looking for an action-filled book series with twists and turns and a never ending series of events that threaten to crush Nora and everyone she loves, the “Hush, Hush” saga is it.

"outlast 2's" Demo is impressively frightening

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Set to release sometime in spring 2017, Red Barrels Games’ “Outlast 2” is a follow-up to 2013’s “Outlast,” a first-person survival horror game set in a rundown asylum. A demo for the sequel was released on Oct. 4 and takes about a half hour to get through. This sets the stage for how the full-release will play and what it will be about. Rather than being an investigative journalist being trapped in a horrifying asylum, the demo for “Outlast 2” puts players in the shoes of another investigative journalist looking for his wife after a plane crash. Blake Langermann, the character’s name, stumbles his way through a seemingly abandoned village, and somehow make it into an abandoned high school setting. The demo messes with the player character’s head, and in turn messes with the player’s head. Prior to the abandoned high school, the player has to escape being chased

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study abroad alumni reveal their experiences Annie Boghigian Penmen Abroad Editor “The world is growing ever smaller, and we cannot continue to live only in our ‘New England Bubble’ comfort zone, oblivious to the world outside our windows,” said Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Study Abroad Advisor Scott Snyder. Being a study abroad alum himself, Snyder currently works in the Study Abroad office at SNHU. Those who want to learn more about studying abroad can contact Scott Snyder at studyabroad@snhu.edu. Snyder studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Fall of 2011. While in Argentina for 20 weeks, Snyder lived in a homestay and volunteered. Snyder volunteered for the Un Techo Para Mi Pais (A Roof for my Country) while abroad. “Not only was it a deeply humbling experience, but it completely transformed my perspective, and it is the reason

will go through the roof.” Ambrosino also advises SNHU students who wish to study abroad to consider the homestay option. “I know that it’s strange for students

to think about the idea of living with a strange family in a strange country, but the experience you get by living with a family [is] a completely different and more REAL experience

abroad.” Ambrosino loved studying abroad in Florence so much that she is studying abroad in the same location this coming Spring.

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I am now a Study Abroad Advisor,” said Snyder in regards to his volunteering opportunity. There are several abroad volunteering opportunities available to current SNHU students who choose to study abroad. The SNHU Study Abroad staff can help inform students on the topic. Another study abroad alum is Brianna Ambrosino who studied abroad in Florence, Italy during the Spring of 2016. “I was, and still continue to be, completely in awe of the language and culture of Italy,” said Ambrosino. Ambrosino chose to live with a host mom instead of a dorm building while abroad. When asked why she believes studying abroad is so important, Ambrosino replied with, “You will learn more during your experience than you EVER will in a classroom. Your knowledge and appreciation of culture expands, your communication skills skyrocket, and your problem solving abilities

Brianna Ambrosino overlooking Florence.

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snhu students share travel Experiences in Madrid, spain

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city with friendly people who are willing to help. Reid found differences in the atmosphere as well as the people. “The city, like any other, is more fast paced than a rural setting, but did not have the feel of New York City, or even Boston,” said Reid. She noted that some people lived

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“It almost always felt as though the city was giving one big collective and rested sigh,” said recent graduate Madeline Reid on Madrid, Spain. Reid studied abroad in the Spring of 2015 in Madrid for almost four months. She spent her time in the city, travelling Europe, and studying, all while living with a host family. Among enjoying her time in a new country with a different culture, Reid noted how helpful her SNHU education had been. “I remember relating everything I had learned in my general education courses at SNHU to the life I was living in Madrid...I distinctly remember thinking that I was so glad I took certain education courses, geography courses, and politics courses because it helped me better understand the world and lifestyle I was living at the time,” said Reid. She previously spent over a decade studying the Spanish language through school and had that in mind when

she decided to study abroad in Spain. “Primarily, I wanted to learn more about the Spanish culture and be able to exercise/strengthen/broaden my use and knowledge of the Spanish language,” said Reid. According to Reid, Madrid is a clean and beautiful

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at a hurried pace but they still stopped to talk to others and enjoy the moment they were living in. When looking at the people of Madrid “there sometimes didn’t seem to be that polite buffer or sensor that so many Americans are concerned with disturbing. It

wasn’t a negative aspect of their culture though; it was almost refreshing how honest and forthcoming they were towards me,” said Reid. During her four months, she spent much of her time in parks, museums, or stores around the city. “The parks are gorgeous and green, always teeming with people enjoying the day. Spain’s unemployment is at 24% and I’m convinced that’s why so many people were always in the park,” said Reid. Reid has some advice for students looking to study abroad. “Make a list of personal goals you have in life, and in studying abroad...Think about why you are interested in going abroad and how you hope it will shape you as a person. Once you have this list, look at the different location options and how they pertain/would strengthen the chances of you meeting these goals,” said Reid. Students looking for more information on studying abroad can contact the Study Abroad office at studyabroad@snhu.edu.

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Katerina Wilhelmi Creative Editor You were too young. Too young to see what you’d be doing,

Something to make you feel nothing. Something to make you forget everything. No pain.

You needed to numb the pain somehow.

It was one time, And that’s all it took.

You needed something stronger,

Too young.

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Too young to think of the consequences of your actions.

"The World in a Parallel Universe" Wyndee J. Wen Staff Writer

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When in a parallel universe Everything is reverse

Screws turn over the Spanner Mug sticks stains on Ovaltine

The galaxy orbits among the Stardust Dirt falls on the fluffy snow The red maple foliage are floating to the sky

Poetry writes me Tears run into my eyes I reflect on the slender shadow

Water is swimming in the fish Shell cast off the cicada Umbrellas drench the raindrops

I am lingering in your dream and soul You crave me in your mind and miss me deeply

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"Alright" Jesiree Carrera Contributing Artist You say it like its nothing Like I shouldn’t care about it in the way that i do Like I shouldn’t even have bothered at all.

Is it so wrong to want to find things out? Is it so wrong to be curious like that cat? So curious for the satisfaction of information?

It’s something that I want to know Something that I don’t know But something I want to find out

Is it really alright if I never get my answers If I always get brushed off like I don’t matter If you lose me because were not alright?

HEALTH AND WELLNESS news Midterm migraines and how to cure them

Kayla Durant Health & Wellness Editor

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With midterms and finals creeping up way too quickly, the stress may cause headaches that make it hard to even look at one thing for too long, let alone study. All's not lost, however, for there are tons of home remedies that may prevent and treat migraines without taking medicine like Acetaminophen which might harm the liver long term. A recent trend is getting one’s daith, the innermost cartilage in the ear, pierced. Unfortunately, there is not much research on the legitimacy of the piercing being efficient in curing migraines; however, many supporters of

it claim that it significantly decreased their pain. It is said that the daith piercing works like acupuncture: it targets

a pressure point and alleviates the pain. So, with this method, one might pay $30 or more.

Another less expensive remedy is a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with water and a tablespoon of honey.

This remedy also lacks much scientific proof to back up it’s supposed healing abilities. It might not work for everyone, but for no more than $5 or $10, it’s worth a try. Though there might be lots of natural ways to cure a migraine, the best option may be to contact one’s primary physician for the best advice in such a circumstance. Another important thing to look out for is what’s causing the migraines. If it’s persistent, it may very well be something to seek help for. However, if one notices certain triggers such as lack of sleep or hunger, migraines can be kept at a minimum by getting a healthy amount of sleep and nutrients.

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Lori Costa Staff Writer The recently published Clery Report showed multiple statistics for crimes on campus. The most improved statistic was found to be the decrease in liquor law violations that required disciplinary action. There were 414 cases in 2013, 258 cases in 2014, and finally 191 cases in 2015. The decrease in liquor law violations is a big step for the university. From 2013, the number of cases have dropped by over half. Since alcohol is available to students over the age of 21 on campus, it can be easy to become dependent on alcohol when times get stress-

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Alcohol addiction on college campuses is not uncommon. According to the official website for the Addiction Center, alcohol is the most popular and dangerous substance on a college campus. This could be the result of pressure from high grade expectations, extracurricular activities, peers, and the general adjustment of being on a college campus. According to statistics from the Alcohol Rehab Guide, 80 percent (or four out of every five college students) take in some form of alcohol, and 50 percent of drinking college students binge drink. Overdrinking while in college can have some serious health ef-

fects, including liver damage, high blood pressure, and alcohol poisoning. It is extremely important to be aware of the potential health issues regarding binge drinking. While being able to drink over the age of 21 on campus is perfectly legal, it is essential to understand how one beer can turn into ten without a second glance. For students on campus who feel the overwhelming pressures of campus life, the Wellness Center can help students gain safer drinking habits and direct them to any services the student may require. When faced with alcohol, responsibility is key in order to prevent liquor law violations and alcohol addiction.

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wins needed to men's soccer to play offs Aleisha Bourgault-Callahan Staff Writer

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The Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Men’s Soccer Team looks to continue to dominate as the season draws to a close. The Penmen currently show a record of 8-3-1 and need some wins to help boost them in the playoffs. Saturday, Oct. 8 was a home game for the Penmen playing the University of New Haven. Late in the first half, Rob Poirier of New Haven scored to put the Chargers up early. Three minutes into the second half, senior Enzo Guiliani scored a goal off of a pass from fellow senior Gilbert Manier to tie the game at one. Less than two minutes later, graduate student Rayane Boukemia scored and gave SNHU the one goal lead. Boukemia went on to score another goal and that was the game winner. New Haven’s Ben Lamb would score late into the game, but the Penmen prevailed 3-2. Graduate

goal keeper Nick Zucco earned his seventh win of the season by turning away three out of the five shots he faced. The game on Tuesday, Oct. 11 showed the Penmen playing against Saint Anselm College. Zucco turned away all five shots he faced. St. A’s Helio Meirelles Neto turned away the four he was dealt. After going into double overtime, the game ended in a tie. Homecoming on Oct. 15 was not so exciting for the Penmen, who lost 1-0 against Adelphi University. Zucco saved six shots, but it turned out to not be enough. Adelphi’s Alejandro Penzini scored the lone goal in the game. This loss snapped SNHU’s three-game win streak, while also ending their 11-game home-win streak. The next few games are crucial to the Penmen if they want to make it to the playoffs. The final game of the regular season will be on Friday, Oct. 28 at Southern Connecticut State University.

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The Women’s Soccer at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is fighting for a playoff spot, and the team will get that spot, but under one condition. “We have to win out,” said senior Ali Walter. “We got three more games and we need all nine points. If we don’t win out, we need some teams above us to lose, but forget the help, we want to win.” That will to win has shone for the Penmen in their most recent games. On Oct. 15, SNHU traveled to the University of New Haven for a match against the Northeast-10 rival Chargers. Goals came at a premium in this one for the Penmen, but only in the first half. Junior Courtney Benson scored twice early recording her second and third goals of the year. Later in the half, Benson and senior Olivia Parsons assisted junior Trisha Luis in her fourth goal of the season. Junior Rene Hamel scored as well. Paige Salmon, the junior goalie, stopped both Charger shots sent her way and earned a four to nothing victory. The game on Oct. 18 was a bit tighter. SNHU Women’s Soc-

cer traveled to St. Michael’s College looking to earn another win. Salmon started in net once again, and saved five of the seven shots she faced. Sophomore Danielle Humphreys went on to notch her third goal of the season late in the first half, only to be answered by the Purple Knights minutes later. Early in the second half, junior Abigail Maker scored her third goal of the year. In the 71 minutes, St. Michael’s would answer to tie the game at two. However, with 21 seconds left in the game, Luis once again set up Maker for the gamewinning goal and the 3-2 SNHU victory. “We have to keep playing our game,” Walter said. “When we play our way and possess the ball, we give teams a tough time. Yeah, the end of the season is hard. We’re tired and some of us are hurt, but we have to keep fighting because this is the most important part of the year and staying focused is crucial.” Women’s Soccer looks to keep the wins coming when they honor seniors Walter, Parsons, Autumn Scanlon, and Alexa Poulin in their final career regular season home game on Sat, Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. against Aledphi University.

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Women's tennis playoff bound Catherine LaChance Staff Writer

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The Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Women’s Tennis Team had a stellar regular season. They finished regular season play with an almost flawless record of 102, only losing to Stonehill College and Adelphi University. The Penmen are now entering the highly anticipated Northeast-10 (NE-10) playoffs, which began Fri., Oct 21 at 9 a.m. on the SNHU tennis courts. The Penmen finished regular season play on Sunday, Oct. 16 when they played host to Post University. Post, known for having a strong tennis team, was good competition for the Penmen; however, the Penmen were too much for the Soaring Eagles, doubling them up at 6-3. Graduate student Abla Chadli, the NE-10 Women’s Tennis Player of the Year, said, “We did good. We are second in the NE-10 conference and that’s great, but now, we are getting ready for the semifinals. Everyone is working hard and doing her best so that the team

can pull off some wins. It’s going to be tough though.” During this successful season finale, SNHU set the stage by capturing two doubles matches to take a 2-1 lead heading into singles play. Sophomore Sofia Morais (Porto, Portugal) and classmate Kaitlyn Poje (E. Stroudsburg, NY) defeated Liza Dubrovskaya and Brianna Miah, 8-5, at No. 1 doubles. Meanwhile, sophomore Anna Sala (Matadepera, Spain) and Chadli (Rabat, Morocco) recorded an 8-5 victory in the No. 2 doubles slot against Natasha Siku and Madison Young. Sophomore Rachel Wagner (Framingham, Mass.) and junior Lindsay Baum (N. Salem, N.Y.) did not have as successful a match as their teammates. They were beaten for the first time this season at No. 3 doubles falling to Sarah Namazi and Jessica Bergen, 8-6. Baum and Wagner now hold an 11-1 record in doubles play. In singles, Morais was a 6-0 and 6-4 winner in two sets against Young at the No. 2 slot, while Sala pulled out a marathon 6-4, 4-6, and 6-1 victory in three sets over Siku at No.

The Women's Tennis team huddles before their match against Post University. 3 singles in. Wagner toppled Namazi, 6-4, 6-4 in the No. 5 slot with Baum making quick work of Bergen at No. 6, 6-0, 6-0. Due to injuries, Chadli and Poje had to retire from their first and fourth singles matches respectively.With strong showings in every match, the Penmen have earned the second seed in the NE-10 standings. The Penmen share the second slot with Assumption Col-

lege; however, SNHU beat the Greyhounds 9-0 during the season so that places SNHU ahead. Despite the injuries of Poje, Morais, and Chadli, the Penmen look to oust Adelphi University in the playoffs, whom they lost to in the beginning of the year. “That was the beginning, this is the end,” said Chadli. “Anna and I lost in doubles, but this time we can win. Kaitlyn,

Sofia, and I are all injured, but, we’re going to play through it in hopes of playing in the finals.” As difficult as this match was, the Women's Tennis team are determined to retaliate and pull out a win this time around. Keep an eye on snhupenmen.com for all things happening with Women’s Tennis as they go for gold in the NE10 and hopefully, the NCAA Tournaments.

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and off the ice so far. You're looking at a great group of that really seem to click on the ice, and we couldn't ask for better chemistry off the ice. It makes us one of the most fun programs in the nation.” Most of the players from last season have graduated or moved on, which has left this year’s team looking for a fresh start. “It's a much younger team this year with a lot of new faces so it's up to us older guys to wipe the jitters away from the new guys. Once we get over that hump, it's going to be tough to slow us down,” said Moquin. Last season showed the Penmen not fairing too well going 8-14-4. Hockey reached the Northeast-10 Championship semi-finals last season but lost 3-0. This season, they hope to win it all. The first home game is Nov.4 at 7:30 p.m.

MEN'S HOCKEY PREVIEW

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The chill in the air can mean only one thing for hockey fans: the start of a brand new season. The Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) hockey team has been participating in training camps since the start of the semester. Players have been training during the off season. If there is one thing to say, it is that hockey players are dedicated. Most of the players train all year without knowing if they will make the team or not. SNHU has Club and Varsity teams so players don’t know which team they’ll be on until they go to tryouts. Tryouts happen annually so every player has a chance to make the team. Junior forward Chris Moquin said this about the team’s progress so far. “The team has been great both on