Volume XXIV, Issue 10
March 28, 2018
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Sexism is a problem that has occurred for thousands of years and is a worldwide issue that is still prevalent in our everyday society. However, at the Deborah L. Coffin Women’s Center, Director Brooke Gilmore hopes to help make students aware of the everyday microaggressions and signs synonymous with sexism. “The focus of the workshop is to recognize how sexism persists in daily interactions and a variety of different contexts,” said Gilmore. The workshop was centered around everyday interactions such as the use of language or microaggressions on a daily basis.
Topics in the workshop included definitions of vocabulary such as "mansplaining" and "internalized oppression," as well as examples of how these are frequently executed in our society. The workshop happened on March 5 as a part of the Women's Center’s Women’s history month schedule of events. The events included programs such as a period collection drive and a discussion around the book Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The workshop covered topics that have recently been in the media regarding the #MeToo movement. When asked whether other colleges should have workshops such as this, Gilmore said, “I believe in the age of the me too movement-the allega-
The #MeToo movement is making changes in recognizing and fighting against sexual harassment. tions against Harvey Weinstein and other powerful men-that these conversations are centering on people's radars, and we are recognizing a greater need to sit down and discuss these issues and recognize them for what
they are. They are harmful and we shouldn’t just accept them as a necessary part of our lives.” The Women’s Center is located in the Green Center and is open to all campus students and faculty.
panding for next year. With themed housing, each floor will have their own distinct themes. The themes will be wellness, substance-free and gaming. When asked about where the idea for themed housing came about, Associate
Director for Housing Operations Matthew Petersons said, “It will allow students to have connections beyond what traditional residence hall floors provide and their housing will reflect that.” Beyond building themed housing, Assistant Director of Diversity Michael Reaves said, “It’s a good opportunity for students to be intentional about the connections they want to make on campus and the communities they build.” This is not the first time that themed housing was introduced to campus. Before it’s demolition, the now defunct Chocorua Hall had a very popular wellness floor that is now going to be implemented in Hampton Hall. When one hears that there are both wellness and substance-free options, they may think that they are extremely similar. However, while there are certain intersections, there are also many differences. According to Matthew Petersons, “The key difference between living substance-free and living holistically is that while substance-free living can be considered a part of living holistically...one does not have to become substance-free with
hampton hall aims to build communitity with new themed housing initiative
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Housing selection is just around the corner, and students may start thinking about where they may want to live next year. This year, the options for housing include your
typical dorms, the opening of the newly anticipated Kingston Hall and the new implementation of themed housing in Hampton hall. This past year, we have been given a sample of what is now the Themed Housing Initiative; it will be readily ex-
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Hampton Hall will offer several differed themed living areas for students looking to live in special interest-based communities including wellness, gaming, and substance-free.
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Over 50 SNHU students and faculty attended the March For Our Lives in Washington, D.C. As a newspaper, it is expected that the bulk of what we do, particularly in our editorial content, is talk about freedom of the press. But freedom of the press is most effective in conjunction with the other rights afforded by the First Amendment, and it is imperative that students in particular are aware of their rights and the powerful ways in which they can exercise them. In a 2015 study conducted by the Newseum Institute, it was found that only 57 percent of people surveyed were able to say that First Amendment protects freedom of speech. Only 19 percent were able to say that it guarantees freedom of religion, and 10 percent were able to identify freedom of the press. Even more concerning, only 10 percent were able to say that the First Amendment guarantees the right of assembly, and only 2 percent were able to say it guarantees the right to petition. These last two statistics are concerning and mind boggling: How are we as students meant to become active and engaged citizens if so many are unaware of what that actually means? How do we embody these rights that so many people are unaware of? Thanks to University President Paul LeBlanc who funded a trip to March For Our Lives in Washington D.C., 53 SNHU students, staff and faculty members rallied with hundreds of thousands of other angry in-
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These marchers turned to social media to vocalize their beliefs. Hashtags including MarchForOurLives, VoteThemOut and ImWithHer, in support of Parkland student, survivor and activist Emma Gonzalez, were trending on Twitter this weekend. In this way, social media is acting as a digital form of assembly and opening the doors for new forms of petition. By no means is forms of action such as “clicktivism” the only way we can participate, but it is a key tool in highlighting all the ways in which one can not only become engaged, but educated. It is impossible then to be silent. Indifference is unacceptable. Active citizenship has to include activism. Knowing the content of the First Amendment is one thing, but understanding its meaning and living in that truth is another. Regardless of political stance, it is our responsibility to be active and engaged in the causes and politics we believe in. The rhetoric regarding the Millennial Generation is that we will not actually be the ones to save the world. That Generation Z will be responsible for the heavy lifting. Maybe they are right. But that doesn’t mean we are off the hook. It is our job then to set any example we can, to support them in any way we can, to show up and be active in any way we can for creating the world we want to see.
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dividuals exercising their First Amendment rights, fighting for gun control in direct response to the recent events in Parkland, Florida, as well as the gun violence that’s been plaguing the U.S. over the past several decades. The students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have spent the past month and a half educating the world on what it’s like to live through a school shooting, and lose many friends and mentors along the way. One event completely changed them and forced them prematurely into adulthood. It’s safe to say that they’ve exceeded all expectations. Now, the names and faces of students such as Emma Gonzalez are recognized as spokespeople protesting gun violence, and countless people are drawing inspiration from their strength. Though they lived and learned through this tragedy, they are working diligently to make sure other people don’t have to live through a similar tragedy. We can and should all be activists and we shouldn’t wait until we encounter tragedy in our own lives. These students, many of them too young to even vote, are doing more than so many other American citizens. These students organized and carried out March For Our Lives in D.C. with grace and passion, and inspired other students around the world to lead more than 800 sister marches.
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people in the SNHU community who want to improve their physical and emotional health and help people meet up and have discourse about it." The gaming floor is a tad more straight-forward. It is not just video games, as it also includes table-top games, foosball
and a larger-than-average pool table. All of the floors primarily focus on the theme of building community. Overall, the idea of themed housing, while somewhat new, already has many people excited for a fun, new place to call home.
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Economics and Finance Student Breaks SNHU’s Records at Global Sales Competition Rebecca LeBoeuf Editor in Chief
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Amy Sumsion Staff Writer Being a college student generally indicates that very little money is being made. Having work studies, jobs on campus or off, summer jobs or internships typically are paying minimum wage or nothing at all. It is important to reduce monthly spending to ensure that students have spending money as well as money for emergencies and savings. Reducing monthly expenses can be easy when following these tips. Check monthly statements.
good at having conversations with people,” Castillo said. This sales competition team course in addition to the foundational professional selling course and other courses in the program help to educate, demonstrate, develop and apply skills learned in the classroom, according to Anstey. Castillo was a necessary piece for SNHU to participate in this competition, as he is bilingual. “He knew he was doing it for the school, but I don’t think he realized the value it would bring to him, and how difficult sales really is,” Anstey said. In the Spanish finals, Castillo took home first prize of $300. He came in second place for the Bilingual category, winning $400, and made it to the semi-finals in English. Murphy, Nguyen and Coogan also reached the semi-finals in English. “I think that if I could attribute my success in that competition to something, it would be being that calm and relaxed about it because if you’re calm, you transmit that to people you are talking to, right? And if you transmit that calmness with being relaxed to your buyer, it’s a more mellowed-down environment.” In addition to monetary prizes, Castillo received multiple job offers from recruiters for companies such as Johnson & Johnson and DHL Express, though he later discovered some will not hire internation-
Banks will provide monthly statements either online or through the mail that display all the money put in and taken out of a savings or checking account for the month. When students receive this statement they should check for any expenses that get taken out automatically. For instance, a gym membership or Spotify Premium. If the expenses are not necessary or used often, they are not worth the cost. While a few dollars every month may seem insignificant, they eventually add up and students will be spending hundreds of dollars annually without even
knowing. Sign up for rewards programs. When it comes to shopping it is easy to spend more than usual as it is typically not a common expense. However, if students find themselves shopping at certain stores often, they should sign up for the store's rewards program. Rewards programs are typically a free point system that increases with every purchase. When the points reach a certain threshold, they can be exchanged for discounts or even free items. Some places, like Panera, give free items when it is the member’s birthday.
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Despite not having any sales experience until this semester, Rafy Castillo (’18), an economics and finance major, broke the SNHU Sales Program records at a recent sales competition. The Global Bilingual Sales Competition (GBSC) took place at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami from February 2125. Though SNHU has held regional championships, it has not held national championships, let alone global championships, until now. There were 54 student competitors at FIU, including four SNHU students: Castillo, Michael Murphy (’18), Brian Nguyen (’18) and Chase Coogan (’19), accompanied by the director of the Center for Professional Sales, Professor Micheline Anstey. The competition consisted of three categories: English, Spanish and Bilingual. Within each category, competitors role-played different scenarios with “potential buyers.” “Sales is really about uncovering the needs of the buyer and fulfilling those needs,” according to Anstey, who teaches professional selling courses at SNHU. She explains to her class that sales is not pushy, despite what people often perceive it to be. Competitors demonstrated this during their role-plays. The first and second rounds
in both English and Spanish are completed in a room with a camera displaying video to judges. The final rounds are done in an auditorium. For the bilingual category, the rounds are completed in a room with the “buyers” along with a camera live-streaming the conversation to the judges and other competitors. For SNHU to compete in GBSC, there needed to be at least one participant who could compete in both the English and Spanish sections. After interviewing three candidates for the position, Anstey selected Castillo in December, supplying him with reading on the subject for Winter Break and enrolling him in her sales competition team course this semester. In addition to working with SNHU alumni coaches and sales professionals alongside his classmates, Castillo also had a Spanish coach from FIU that he Skyped with weekly. “Prior to this, I had zero experience with sales,” Castillo said. He began learning and practicing six weeks before the competition, and despite the competition being one of his first experiences in sales, he was not nervous going in. While other competitors were stressed to tears leading up to the rounds, Castillo felt relaxed and spent his time meeting people. “The way that I was looking at it, like, I’m just having one more conversation, and I’d like to think I’m pretty
Rafy Castillo (center) presents the check he won at the competition, with peers Chase Coogan (left) and Brian Nguyen (right). al students due to their company’s immigration policies. GBSC was sponsored by DHL Express. Other companies host a job fair at the competition and recruit sales students for jobs and internships. Nguyen will be flown down to Arizona to be interviewed by DHL Express as a result of his performance at the competition, according to Anstey. Anyone interested in participating in one of the many sales competitions the Professional Selling Program attends
should register for the professional selling course and contact Anstey at m.anstey@snhu. edu. The course fulfills general education requirements and the Professional Selling minor and concentration. “Whether you’re a communication major, sport management, finance... you need sales skills. Everybody needs sales skills. It’s everywhere. You sell every day,” Anstey said. “Even when you go for a job, guess what? You’re trying to sell your brand.”
Use public transportation. SNHU allows students to have cars on campus for a price of $200 for freshman and $100 for upperclassmen. However, not all people can afford to have their cars on campus and some may live too far away and do not have the option at all. Public transportation is an inexpensive way to get around and save on gas money, parking and any potential maintenance. SNHU even provides free bus passes that provide transportation throughout the majority of Manchester. College is expensive, and when students are making a
small income it is essential to save more rather than spend more to ensure that enough is available to pay for essential costs such as textbooks or paying off student loans. The biggest tip is to uncover where the most money is being spent and see what can be done to reduce or even eliminate the expense. Even reducing monthly expenses by $10 can make an impact, that is $120 annually that can be put in an emergency savings account or a student loan payment. Students who start saving today will see a difference tomorrow.
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Elevator Pitch Competition
Rachel Dembek Staff Writer The Elevator Pitch Competition will take place on Wednesday, April 11 in the Gustafson Center. This competition is for students to practice their elevator pitch with real employers. An elevator pitch is a short summary of ones’ professional self and goals. The idea behind developing a great elevator pitch is to be prepared as if one was in an elevator with the CEO of a company (or any individual) to connect and take advantage of the short opportunity to promote themselves. At the competition, students will have two minutes to
the aspirations that one has in their career, education or life. The last and most important part of ones’ pitch would be the ‘ask’ portion, when one would ask the employer a question to start up a conversation. If students need help preparing for the pitch competition or want help practicing or improving their pitch, they can call The Career & Professional Development Center at 603-645-9793 to make an appointment. Students can sign up for these times: 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. They will be able to select two time slots and will be emailed with one confirmed time slot.
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pitch themselves two separate times to two employers. They will then receive feedback from the employers after their pitch. Students will be judged based upon how clear, concise and compelling their pitch is. Selling oneself isn’t easy, but is necessary when one is on the hunt for a job. Here is a list of some tips to get students started. The introduction to one's pitch should be three to five sentences on who the student is as a person. The next part of one’s pitch should focus on what makes the student unique. The third part of one’s pitch should then touch upon
The top students of last semester's elevator pitch competition.
SGA Approves Conference Budget Updates to Constitution
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Amendments to the Student Government Association's (SGA) constitution were passed on Tuesday, March 6 to promote greater fiscal responsibility among clubs in light of the recent over-expenditures to the conference budget. The SGA offers a maximum budget of $100,000 to clubs and organizations to use for conferences each year. This budget is distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be used to cover the costs of airfare, hotels, food and other transportation for members of the program. For the last few years, this budget has been completely exhausted and then some. In the fall semester of 2017, it was overspent by $41,718.92. The SGA made a series of amendments to their constitution in hopes of making the distribution of the conference budget more efficient and less likely to be depleted. “The changes to the policy are making [sticking to the determined budget] more strict,” the SGA Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Elisha Borden (‘19) said. “Clubs now don’t have as much free space to spend money on any conference, which requires a better use of [their] funds.” One of the major changes to determining how club conference budgets are financed is that accounts can be frozen if the necessary post-conference
The Accounting Society at the Institute of Management Accountants Student Leadership Conference. actions aren’t completed within 10 days after the conference. Post-conference actions include the submission of the conference budget and all receipts from cash advances in addition to the completion of a post-conference survey. A frozen account is defined as an account that is unable to make withdrawals or purchases. Subsequently, any account handled by the SNHU Student Government Association is able to be frozen. Five positions within SGA have the ability to freeze an account: the president, CFO, business analyst, executive director and advisor. The freezing of an account follows a certain process. In order for an account to be frozen, one of the five authorized personnel must have just cause to freeze the account. Whichever authorized personnel requests that a budget amount be frozen
will be classified as the petitioner and must submit a written request to the list of personnel authorized to freeze accounts. If the decision to freeze an account is not unanimous among all members on the list of authorized personnel, then a vote will be held on the freeze, with a majority decision having final say in the outcome. The SGA CFO will notify the club/person responsible for the account that the account has been frozen. The SGA business analyst will be responsible for freezing the account and preventing withdrawals or purchases made from the account. Finally, the SGA executive director will be responsible to notify any additional personnel in the Office of Student Involvement that the account has been frozen. Similar to how freezing accounts follows a process, the
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unfreezing of accounts also follows a certain process. Conferences are now defined by the SGA as “a learning experience.” They must have one or more academic or educational session, panel discussion, keynote presentation or workshop to be considered for a conference request. This expands upon the previous constitution that simply states conferences “must align with the mission of the student organization” and “have definable learning outcomes for participants.” Networking is no longer considered a valid element in the approval of a conference, and all conferences must be located in the continental U.S. and Canada. Another adjustment made to the conference budget policy is that the SGA will only be responsible for covering up to 10 percent of the total amount
originally approved in overages. However, the CFO must approve this allocation. If any fluctuations in price cause the budget to exceed 110 percent of the originally approved amount, then the club must present the conference to the Budget and Finance Committee with the new budget plan. If there is no time for the club to make a new presentation, then the club will be responsible for paying the additional funds that cannot be allocated by the SGA. This is one way to amend the SGA’s problem of having to pay for all of the overages on every conference as they were doing before. “The main thought surrounding the changes was to provide equitable conference opportunities, but also maintain fiscal responsibility,” Director of Student Involvement and the SGA Chief Executive Officer Gavin Telfer said. The bracketed amount of money the SGA will spend per person on conferences has shifted from a maximum of $1,500 per attendee of delegations eight or less and $800 per attendee of delegations of nine or more, according to the previous Constitution. The amount of money spent per person has now been altered to a maximum of $1,400 per attendee of delegations eight or less, $1,000 for nine to 15 people, and $600 for 16 or more, according to the approved changes cited at the meeting. The process is “no small undertaking,” according to Telfer. “The look is more nuanced without tossing away previous method[s] completely.”
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The Romance of Terror Mike Banarhall Staff Writer
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Horror in films can be traced back to the mid 1890s by George Mellies who made the first horror film in 1898 this film consisted of cauldrons, animated skeletons, ghosts, transforming bats and even an incarnation of the Devil. The genre of Horror really had its start in the 1930s in such monster films such as Frankenstein, the Mummy, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. In the 1940s-50s horror films seemed to be focused on nuclear fallout in films such as Godzilla. The 1970s-80s horror revolved around the theme of the supernatural more importantly kids being possessed by the Devil in films such as The Exorcist, the Omen, Carrie, and The Shining. Horror films soon moved into the slasher films with films such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street and all those movies were so successful in
horror that they became long running horror franchises. The slasher films such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream were literally so popular during their time that they became long running slasher film franchises and are still popular until this day. I think the reason why horror films range
between so many different I think it has to deal with what people fear the most and what’s going on in the real world. The early 2000s originated with more classic horror films ranging in post apocalyptic horror films some of them in zombie movies. Films such as Resident Evil, 28 Days Later, Dawn of the Dead, and I Am
Legend. I have always loved horror, but it took me awhile to get into horror films when I was young I was always scared of watching scary movies. I think the reason why horror films have evolved so much is because horror is about what people fear the most, the people love the feeling of being scared loving the thrill of hor-
ror movies themselves. But why would they have horror films about the Devil in the 1970s? because during that time it was called, “the golden age of horror” people were excited for occult satanic stories were the root and popular during the time of nuclear war and annihilation, the idea that Satan was lurking in the shadows causing panic. At beginning of the early 2000s people were afraid of the end of the world because we experienced 9/11 during that time, then we had the film 2012 about the Mayan calendar expiring and the world falling into peril, which didn’t end up happening. The fear of the end of the world is what terrified people the most in the early 2000s. Horror movies represent what people fear the most and the age in time in which we live in. The themes of the horror genre will always be tied to our deepest and darkest fears I think as the year go on as horror continues to evolve and thrive that it won’t thrive to disappoint their audiences.
What Do We Do For Break? Megan Danis Staff Writer
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There is a lot of buzz surrounding Spring Break. Where should one go and what should they do? My answer: as long as you’re taking that time for yourself, it doesn’t matter! Whether you take that time to have a low cost vacation at home, participate in a humanitarian alternative break opportunity, or blow all your money on a trip to Cabo San Lucas, it’s important Spring Break is used for your own mental health. People often complain about not having enough money or resources to go somewhere or they need the time on Spring Break to increase cash flow, so they work! Research shows the positive benefits of people using time off on themselves and their increased productivity.
Low cost opportunities include cathartic choices such as: reading blogs, columns or books, taking a scenic drive, or packing food for a day/night on the beach. Some even enjoy a restful week in bed sleeping all day, binge watching new shows on Netflix, and finally getting to organizing their closet. No matter the choice of re-
laxation, science doesn’t lie! It is important that college students learn how to utilize personal time and vacations for growth and relaxation. Millenials are very driven and focused on breaking grounds or achieving high goals. Our society values hard and intelligent workers. Yet the skill of taking balanced time for oneself is
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equally important to focus on, and spring break is the perfect opportunity to practice this, before entering the grinding hours of constant work in the “real world”. Health Benefits of Taking a Vacation said, “In two separate surveys, one reported on by Forbes that was conducted by Glassdoor and Harris Interactive showed that only 25 percent of Americans take all of the their paid vacation days and one conducted by Skift said that nearly 42 percent of Americans do not take any vacation days. (The GlassdoorHarris Interactive survey also showed that 61 percent of work while on vacation.)” This is incredibly concerning because it addresses the issue of whether or not American’s even have vacation time, they either do not take it or they spend it working! Constantly
working is hard on the mental state of people and actually decreases their ability to be creative, innovative, and their work ethic. Health Benefits of Taking a vacation supports, “De Bloom studied the effects of long (more than two weeks) vacations and found that people felt less tense and healthier while on vacation, with higher energy levels and more life satisfaction.” Physically taking a vacation has great benefits such as, “a study found that men who take frequent annual vacations were 32 percent less likely to die from heart disease than their counterparts who forwent vacations.” Therefore, whether you take a vacation in bed or blow your savings on a get away, make sure to start taking time for yourself in order to benefit your mind and body.
arts and entertainment "Love, simon" – a compelling coming of age story
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out than it would be for Simon. That being said, I don’t know how accurately the movie represents the majority of the LGBTQ community. However, it still does a great job at demonstrating some other major issues that those in the LGBTQ community have to deal with before
they decide to come out, such as hiding who they truly are. Overall, “Love, Simon” was a beautiful and compelling story with fairly accurate representation of what it’s like to be a gay teenager in today’s society. Nick Robinson and the supporting actors and actresses did a wonderful
job embodying the different struggles and challenging situations that all young adults face as they try to navigate love and themselves. I would highly recommend going to see this movie with a couple of friends over the weekend, and make sure to bring tissues.
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“Love, Simon” stars Nick Robinson as Simon Spier, an average, seventeen-year-old boy. He leads a stereotypical, normal life aside from the fact that he has to keep one big secret: he is gay. Simon’s world is suddenly changed when a post is made on his high school’s gossip website from an anonymous user named Blue, who reveals that their biggest secret is that they are also gay. Simon and Blue start an online relationship, and the movie revolves around Simon trying to keep his secret from those closest to him while also trying to figure out who Blue might be. The movie inflicted a roller-coaster ride of emotions from start to finish. It combined a perfect balance of romance, humor and drama in its one hour and fifty minutes of running time, and it presented a variety of situations that any viewer could relate to. The soundtrack, which included songs from Bleachers, The 1975, Khalid and other popular artists, emphasized the main coming of age themes that were present
and contributed to the heartwarming tone of the movie. There is only one major criticism that I can think of, and it is just how perfect Simon’s life was. Many people in the LGBT community and otherwise don’t lead perfect lives, and as a result, it can be even harder for them to come
"Fantastic beasts 2: crimes against grindelwald" expectations and connections
Troy Robinson Arts and Entertainment Editor On March 13, the trailer for the next installation of Fantastic Beasts was revealed. This trailer was packed full of things that would help link
this series even further to the Harry Potter story-line. We’re introduced to tons of new characters. Some of these characters we know already but this time we are seeing them in their youth(Ex. Dumbledore).
Furthermore it seems Dumbledore is not the headmaster, but merely a professor in this movie. The wizarding world we’re introduced to is entirely different than the one we’ve grown accustomed to in Harry Potter. The feeling and vibe
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of this wizarding world feels a bit more grown up and formal compared to Harry Potter. It entirely possible that in this movie we’ll begin to see the very beginning of the Deathly Hallows or at least one of them. This may also show us how Albus Dumbledore got his wand. In the trailer we’re given scenes with Hogwarts in it, but we aren’t necessarily introduced to any of the students. It’s possible that being introduced to students that maybe have a larger role in the Harry Potter series is being kept secret but it all depends. The main villain continues to be Grindelwald, portrayed by Johnny Depp, who is considered to be the second most dangerous wizard in the Dark Arts right behind Tom Riddle. It is said that Grindelwald and Dumbledore were once friends, but things soon end-
ed when Ariana Dumbledore died as a result from a due between Grindelwald, Albus Dumbledore, and Aberforth Dumbledore. Based on all of this it is possible that we could see one of the greatest Wizard duels throughout the world of witchcraft and wizardry. It’s possible that Grindelwald and Dumbledore may face off against one another and that this battle is the most intense compared to every single battle. We also get to explore more creatures through Newt Scamander, as a scene involving what seems to be an underwater sea dragon or sea lizard appears. Furthermore it’s possible we may be introduced to a young Kingsley Shacklebolt as well. Overall this movie will definitely strengthen the connection it has with the Harry Potter franchise even more.
Arts and Entertainment a comparison between "the shining" book and movie
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A good portion of people have most likely seen the iconic “Here’s Johnny” scene from Stanly Kubrick’s 1980 film The Shining, a film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1977 classic book of the same name. That line, however, was never in king’s book. The main plot of the Shining involves a man named Jack Torrance who takes on a job as a winter caretaker for a hotel called The Overlook. Jack Torrance, his wife Wendy and their 5-year-old son Danny are staying in the hotel during its off season, the winter period when no guests will be staying there. The hotel has a long and gruesome history that makes it a nest of paranormal happenings. There are many differences between the book and movie that are more subtle. Adapting books to movies is a tricky business and sometimes causes a lot of subplot or backstory to get lost in transition, yet in Kubrick’s adaptation it takes a left hand
turn. In addition to “Here's Johnny,” there is a scene portraying the apparitions of two twin girls telling young Danny Torrance to “come play with us.” This scene is absent from the book. The girls are mentioned by the hotels maintenance man when he was telling Jack Torrance about the last winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, but they make no appearances in the book. Another difference regarding characters is that a character named Dick Hallorann survives in the book, but is killed by Jack in the movie. Conversely, a similarity between the two is the idea of Hallorann having the Psychic ability he calls "The Shining." He bonds with Danny Torrance, who also has The Shining, by revealing this ability. In both the book and movie, Jack Torrance meets his end, or supposed end, but in very different ways. In the book, the Overlook’s boiler explodes, killing a possessed Jack Torrance and destroying the hotel. In the movie adap-
tation, Jack freezes to death after getting lost in a hedge maze while chasing after Danny. Although very different, both the book and movie have their merits. The movie has
had a lasting cultural impact, having been referenced in shows such as The Simpsons and The Office. The book is known as one of King’s more iconic works. King has also written books such as
It, which recently got a new movie adaptation, in addition to having a television mini series done back in 1990, and many other works that have received movie adaptations or stand on their own.
The greater commentary on Handmaid’s Tale touches on important topics of but not limited to: feminism, political tyranny and human rights. It has a radical spin on a broken America, fighting in sanctions
under Marshall law due to a plague of infertility. The return to a religious rule under military might is not far from millions of American minds due to the current political storm and US history.
The larger issue of sex trafficking, bodily rights, human rights, dictatorship, a corrupt political system and of course feminism is in full effect. This show is not for the faint of heart. Several episodes bring the strongest of watchers from rage to tears in emotional scenes. Shakespearean themes are littered throughout the episodes such as power, broken family, ambition, evil, order/ disorder, tyranny, guilt and religion. The Handmaid’s leave the audience with a chilling quote in the middle of the season, “If they didn’t want an army, they shouldn’t have put us in the same uniform.” The Handmaid’s are pushed to their limits undergoing rape, murder and castration, but their will to survive keeps the audience engaged, unwilling to stop or look away from the screen. The first season was epic and will continue to a second season which premieres in April due to great success in viewing.
"handmaid's tale" – an emotional journey for all
Megan Danis Staff Writer
The Emmy award winning, Handmaid’s Tale can be viewed on Hulu, but it was written as a novel by Margaret
Atwood before it was turned into a show. Margaret Atwood earned over 2.8 million pounds from her novel, so it is no surprise that it was picked up for a show.
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Who, What and Where in the United Kingdom Derek Smith Staff Writer
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The University of Essex is a public university in Colchester, England. The study abroad program offered at SNHU makes it possible for students to attend and study at that university. While in the United Kingdom, students are encouraged to explore all that the country has to offer. Madeline Frisella (‘20) studied abroad last semester at the University of Essex and stayed in Colchester, England. “The downtown area is filled with great tourist locations, many are historical sights, as well as a variety of restaurants and shops,” said Frisella when asked to explain what she enjoyed most while being in England. “A main attraction in town is the Colchester Castle, which has a museum within it covering all of the events that took place in it, dating all the way back to 1076, which is crazy.” Rebecca Martone (‘18) also studied abroad last semester at the University of Essex.
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Martone said some of the best activities she did while there were, “a walking tour at night in Edinburgh where I got to learn about the darker history of the city and I took a punting tour in Cambridge (which
is like a boat tour, not the best idea to do on a freezing November day, but it was fun nonetheless).” Martone’s favorite place that she visited while in the United Kingdom was Edin-
burgh, Scotland. “The city is beautiful just to walk around, but there’s also a little bit of everything to do,” said Martone, “I went to The Writer’s Museum, National Museum of Scotland, ate at The Elephant
much more appreciative it enables people (whether they are citizens or tourists) to be. “This book inspired me a lot and for many reasons, but in particular because it represents a kind of alternative path
way for preserving the freedom of our mind, independent thoughts and pure soul.” Parenti shared that oftentimes, students struggle with the “go, go, go” mentality that they develop during their uni-
versity experiences in America. Elle Tibbitts (’18), studied abroad in Rome, Parenti's city, during the second semester of senior year. When hearing the philosophy of walking, she confirmed that it applied to all
House Café, visited the Edinburgh Castle, went on a tour of ‘haunted’ Edinburgh, tried Haggis and got to enjoy Edinburgh Christmas since I went at the end of November.” One lesson Frisella took from studying abroad was recognizing the importance of stepping outside of one’s comfort zone. In doing this, she was able to discover new things about herself which definitely made her study abroad experience all the more memorable. Frisella gives advice for students interested in studying abroad in the future: “Each place has something wonderful and unique that its neighbor doesn’t have, so I can’t stress enough to do anything you can to save up your money so you can take every opportunity that is presented to you to see more of the world.” Any students interested in studying abroad should contact the Study Abroad Office, studyabroad@snhu.edu, or Stefano Parenti at s.parenti@snhu. edu. Information can also be provided by visiting their offices, located in Exeter Hall.
The Importance of Walking: Studying Abroad by Studying the Small Things
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Studying abroad presents many unique opportunities for reflection and growth. Study Abroad Director Stefano Parenti has rebuilt his philosophy based on the book “A Philosophy of Walking,” by Frederic Gros, which discusses how important it is to slow down, appreciate the small things and rediscover what it means to be human. “You’re doing nothing when you walk, nothing but walking,” writes Gros. “But having nothing to do but walk makes it possible to recover the pure sensation of being, to rediscover the simple joy of existing, the joy that permeates the whole of childhood.” Parenti shares that this theory directly relates to the study abroad experience. He believes that there is value in taking the time to acknowledge the city that you are living in and to appreciate its differences and subtleties. Originally from Rome, Parenti knows first-hand how much more you see of a city when you walk, as well as how
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of her travels and shared her own experiences with walking around the city. "I found Italy walking through the streets of Rome," said Tibbitts. "[By walking], I discovered the best cookies I ever tasted and incredible homemade pasta, I even stumbled on the Vatican! I stepped outside of my comfort zone walking without a map or a destination, and I found unimaginable adventures." Stefano also adds that he believes that there are other benefits to slowing down and to being more present, and that going slow is not necessarily a negative. “To slow down does not mean to become lazy, but it’s the “condition sine qua non” to reclaim our time/freedom, in order to be able… to realize that we are part of a changing world that needs much more understanding from us, for becoming much more inclusive and peaceful.” “To marvel at the beauty of the day, the brightness of the sun, the grandeur of the trees, the blue of the sky: to do that takes no experience.” -- Frederic Gros.
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men's tennis benefits from intense training in florida Catherine LaChance Sports Editor
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percent to be competitive in the matches.” Head Coach Greg Coache, who is in his eleventh year coaching the Penmen, feels good about his team's performance in Florida, despite the tough losses. The games were, however, close in that they could have gone either way. Many players challenged their Floridian opponents in three sets, while others came up short in close sets. These matches, Coache said, “exemplify the talent the team has” and “demonstrate future success in NE10 action.” “The men played their heart out this past week,” continued Coache. “We played tough competition but I feel good about where we stand. We’re currently ranked fourth in the NE10 but I can see that number increasing as the season goes along. I’m confident in my team and feel the trip has benefited all the players; the training really helped. We are really strong and are now focused on winning our third straight NE10 title.” The Penmen return to action Friday, March 30, when they swing into action against Roberts Wesleyan at the YMCA in Goffstown at 2 p.m
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While some students braved the frigid temperatures of the north for spring break, the SNHU men’s tennis team lounged pool-side under palm trees in the warm Florida air. They traveled to the sunshine state to compete in three challenging matches and receive top quality training from the country’s best tennis professionals in preparation for the Northeast-10 championships in April. The Penmen spent the first two days of their trip at the Sanchez Tennis Academy, a nationally recognized elite tennis institution in Naples home to many premiere coaches and professional tennis players. Alongside three academy coaches, the Penmen underwent an advanced physical training regimen that tested their strength and endurance. Although the Penmen were not accustomed to this breed of physical training, it ultimately benefited their on-court performance. Because of the advanced technicalities of the training, the Penmen showed great improvement in their perfor-
mance during their matches. Bas Van Biezen (’20), for one, was the Penmen’s most victorious player, as he won four out of the six matches he competed in. Much of his success, he says, is from the training. He and his fellow teammates are now in peak shape and ready to fight in their upcoming NE10 matches. The Penmen fought difficult competitors in the sunshine state. They played Florida Southern University, Flagler College and Palm Beach Atlantic University, all of whom they lost to. Flagler College, whom they lost to 8-1, with Van Biezen picking up the lone win at 5th singles, is ranked number 19 in the country. Florida Southern, whom they lost to 7-2, and Palm Beach Atlantic, whom they also posted a 7-2 loss to, are ranked in the top 50. “Even though all the matches were really tough overall, you can only personally improve and take away the good parts of the tennis,” said Van Biezen. “Playing against nationally ranked schools can only make you better. As a player, you have to get out of your comfort zone and give more than 100
Coaches of the SNHU club baseball team pose with members of the Manchester Cal Ripken Baseball team. Catherine LaChance Sports Editor
On Saturday, March 10, the SNHU club baseball team was rewarded $200 from the Manchester Cal Ripken (MCR) baseball team. The SNHU players donated their time coaching the young aspiring baseball players and were given a $200 reward for their efforts. The Manchester Cal Ripken Team is a youth baseball league for boys and girls ages 4-12 years old in the Manchester area. They are heading into their 61st season of baseball, after successfully switching affiliations from LL to MCR this past season. The Penmen were award-
ed the $200 donation after helping coach players during the youth team’s winter clinic held every Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ultimate Sport Academy in Manchester. At the final practice, Manchester Cal Ripken surprised the Penmen with the donation. The money will go toward the Penmen’s league dues. As the team is self-funded, the donated money will help lower the cost of every player’s dues. Players and coaches of SNHU club baseball are grateful for this generous donation and plan to use it only in ways that benefit the team.
SPORTS WRITERS WANTED Do you love writing & want to be involved in a student-run organization on campus? The Penmen Press is looking for sports writers! SNHU Penmen
Senior and captain of the men's tennis team Tiago Fernandes patiently awaits a serve.
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We meet every Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Robert Frost, Room 301. E-mail sports editor Catherine Lachance at catherine.lachance@snhu.edu for more information.
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champions of innovation: SNHU Goes Virtual
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In Fall of 2018, SNHU's administration has decided to convert the campus into a fully online school. Due to the confusion experienced by the public when saying that SNHU is not just an online school and that there is in fact a campus, the administration of Southern New Hampshire University has confirmed that the entire SNHU campus will be torn down and replaced with virtual reality (VR) technology. The VR gear will include multiple applications to give students a full college experience and will cost the university upwards of 2.9 million dollars per student. When asked about the large expense for the new technology, Paul LeBlanc states, “There is no price for the future of education.” The amenities for the VR campus include a new athletic application, including an endless swimming pool with no threat of drowning and no life guards needed. It will also come with new sporting equipment. Because of the sports being completely virtual, the SNHU E-sports team will now be considered an official sports team. Prac-
SNHU will now become a fully online campus, complete with VR classes and sports teams. tice times are yet to be discussed. The textbook application is free and fully stocked with textbooks. However, in-app purchases are mandatory. The professor’s jobs will be intact,
but rather than a classroom they will livestream their lectures in real time to the student's devices. Staff will be paid as usual and they will be able to teach from the comfort of their
homes. The option to live on campus is still available. With increasing technological advancements, the transition from home to virtual home will feel almost seamless.
Dunkin’ SNHUnuts is Coming to Campus for the Fall 2018 semester, one of the many changes they’ll see will be even more noticeable than new dorms and arches. They’ll also see a familiar fa-
vorite food spot, with a new twist. SNHU will replace the current campus Starbucks coffee spots as part of the recently announced business and hospi-
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SNHU is proud to announce their new partnership with Dunkin Donuts.
tality partnership with Dunkin’ Brands, parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts. New “Dunkin’ SNHUnuts” coffee kiosks will be located in the Student Center, Academic Center building, Penmen Stadium and in the lobbies of Monadnock and Kingston Halls. The new CETA building plans include a Dunkin’ SNHUnuts test kitchen where engineering students can build their own donuts. Larkin Field will be renamed Dunkin’ Field, with new turf in the original Dunkin’ Brands colors, while the Library’s Dunkin’ SNHUnuts will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily to satisfy hungry students getting an early start. Each location will serve traditional "Dunk’s" menu favorites, with new Southern New Hampshire Universitythemed names. Munchkins, the tasty treats made from dough punched out for doughnut holes, will now be called LeBlancs, in the usual chocolate, jelly and glazed varieties. There will also be a larger one with
However, it will cost a bit extra in the patent pending SNHU Residence Life application. Petey the Penmen shared his personal statement on the matter in the following quote: “Change is inevitable!”
white frosting on the top. For coffee, there will be all the popular flavors along with a new iced coffee called SNHUbrew and a new Peppermint Patty Lynott hot chocolate. Penmen Press food critic Nicholas VonSchantz-Ricci says, "the new coffees pair up nice with pastry treats including the Lemon Megan Sage cookies, Matt Montminy mocha muffins, Eddie Samwiches and Harwood ham and eggs wakeup wraps." Even the Munchiez food truck will feature an extracaffeinated version of coffee called Perky Petey. “People were tired of the pretentious, corporate face of Starbucks,” said Munchiez Advisor and Professor Feed, Lou LoSloppio. “They wanted an authentic, local brand, and our new partnership with Dunkin’ Brands allowed the creation of Dunkin’ SNHUnuts.” Each Dunkin’ SNHUnuts location will also feature comfortable seating that isn’t broken, Wi-Fi and Radio SNHU played over new sound systems. Penmen Cash will be accepted.
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SNHU to Spend Two Million Dollars on New Golf Course Behind Hospitality Catherine Lachance Sports Editor
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The destruction of the townhouses has caused much debate over what should take their place, but after much discussion, university officials agreed upon incorporating an 18-hole golf course that will be used restrictively for the men’s and women’s golf teams. If construction goes according to plan, the course will open next fall. The decision comes after many complaints were filed about "inconvenient travel" to golf practices. SNHU golf teams are furious about spending money on SNHU vans just to attend practices and are outraged over the inconvenient travel time as it cuts into practices. The Penmen are currently forced to travel 20 minutes out of their day to the Derryfield Country Club where their daily practices take place. There have been many instances when players were late to practice because of traffic and that has resulted in disciplinary actions against the players. So, to avoid disruptive travel time and to keep the golf team's budget at a minimum, the university plans to incorporate a two million dollar golf course to benefit
After the destruction of the townhouses, a new golf course will take their place. only the golf teams. As a whole, the university feels they made the right decision in incorporating a golf course to its campus, even though many students suggested adding study halls or an additional dining center to the open space.
Once demolition of the townhouses begins, the new golf course will be implemented. The course will begin behind the Hospitality Center and will span to the parking lot behind Webster. All trees and the stairs leading to Webster will be demolished, which will cause many
students to walk inconveniently out of their way by walking all the way across River Road to get there. President Paul Leblanc, communications professor Dave Humphreys and graphic design professor Harry Umen will team up and cut down the trees themselves.
The parking lot next to Webster at the end of North River Road will also be dug up and the forest behind it will be destroyed. The land will be replaced with a beautiful stateof-the-art 18-hole golf course that will include stunning ponds and shallow sand pits. A 50 foot steel fence will surround the golf course ensuring no students other than the golf team will step foot on it. “I’m so glad the school and the athletic department got together and discussed this,” said men’s and women’s head coach Jerry Johnson. “We are so tired of going all the way to the country club; it was such an inconvenience. Having our own course right here on campus is exactly what we need right now.” Billy Mercades (’20), member of the men’s team, agrees with coach Johnson. He says he is “beyond excited for the new course” and it will allow “easy access to the players so no traveling is required.” Once school gets out this spring, the demolition of the town houses and trees will begin, and Leblanc, Humphreys and Umen will put their lumberjack hats on to begin their summer project that will ultimately benefit the golf team.
The Haunting of Lady Madam Buttered Croissant
Josh Warshauer Staff Writer
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While we are all told when we are young that ghosts and the supernatural do not exist, there have always been skeptics that have been believers in ghosts and the supernatural. Most people often believe that the haunted buildings on campus would be the older buildings such as the lower suites due to age and their more decrepit state. However, there are reports of there being a ghost in Monadnock Hall. It is widely believed that the site that the residence hall was built on is the burial site of the French-Canadian noblewoman Lady Madam Buttered Croissant. According to Manchester historian PB Andjay, “It is widely believed that the site of the new apartment building was once where the estate of Lady Croissant had burned the house of her abusive family who had tried to commit her to an institution for rejecting an arranged marriage. It is widely believed that she had
been buried at the site where the house once stood.” To add on to the historical context, it is well-known among people that when you build something upon a grave site, you disrupt the resting soul and they often come back to haunt people on the site, similar to how a college student will be mad you when you wake them up before 10 a.m. In addition, student Rice Pilaf had said, “I’ve been hearing strange noises before I go to bed at night. The motion sensor lights go on and off when people aren’t moving. It’s getting scary to stay in my own apartment.” Other students report sometimes hearing the famous line, “Hold up, I coulda dropped my croissant,” uttered in a ghostly and haunting voice from time to time. Other students, such as Residence Director Nat Chocheese, had a plan of action when it came to handling a haunting. “We have heard about the rumors and even I have heard the voice of the ghost, I encourage all of my residents to remain calm and pro-
Lady Madam Buttered Croissant haunts Monadnock's common rooms. mote a peaceful atmosphere to ensure the spirit that we mean no harm and wish for them to go.” While some students may have patience, other students, such as resident Ouija Board, are considering resolutions. “A few of
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my friends and I have had enough of this ghost haunting our apartment building and believe that just letting the spirit sit there does nothing but scare people and disrupt their sleep patterns. To remedy this a few friends and I are
planning a séance to speak to the ghost and essentially throw her out.” Clearly, there are many different ways to handle it, but either way the ghost is there and stays on campus for free.
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Paul LeBlanc Announces New Partnership With Fetty Wap Megan Palmer Editor in Chief
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Over the Spring break, a mysterious archway was installed on North River Road to welcome students, faculty and guests to the campus. This archway features Southern New Hampshire University’s name on it, stands to
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Fetty and President LeBlanc backstage at their first show together.
be approximately fifteen feet tall and is made out of an unknown material. Many people have been questioning the origin of the arch. “I seriously had no idea this thing was even going up,” said Norbert Dingleman (‘20). “Like, who even decided to put it there? And why is it so off-centered?”
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know about SNHU, and we realized that our presence was definitely missing in the music scene,” said LeBlanc. As a part of this multiplatform rebranding, President LeBlanc will also be rebranding his own image,
with the title Pauly Blanc. While the 2018 and 2019 fall concerts have yet to be announced, Fetty is hopeful for a return with his new partner to help promote and celebrate the launch of “Roll Penmen.”
An investigation has been underway since the discovery of the arch was called in to the authorities over the weekend. Some details have had to be kept confidential for the sake of the investigation, however, they did disclose the main conclusion that it seemed to be leading to. “Aliens,” said Chief of the Manchester Police Department Mark Damon. “That is all.” Damon was reluctant to share any more details, howeve another police officer by the name of Matt Wahlberg explained that evidence has led the department to believe that there are aliens currently trying to invade our planet. They believe the arch is most likely a homing beacon that can be utilized in case of an emergency or if the invasion goes awry. Wahlberg refused to share what the particular pieces of evidence were that led the police to this conclusion, but he elaborated on Damon’s previous statement, saying, “The lizard people are walking among us.” As for the alignment, Wahlberg explained that during the night, there are two stars that reside directly above the support-
ing poles on either side of the arch. He believes that these stars are actually the receptors for the homing beacon located on the mothership, hence why the arch is off-centered. “We have reason to believe that the mothership is currently floating above the surface of the Earth, waiting to attack. We wish to advise the public to begin gathering their weapons, stocking their shelves and preparing their bomb shelters,” he said. “If you don’t have a bomb shelter, best of luck to you, and may the aliens have mercy on you.” Damon wished to remind the public that the investigation is still underway and nothing is set in stone. “Don’t listen to Wahlberg, we seriously don’t know where he even came from,” said Damon. Damon was later sucked up into the sky from an unknown source that Wahlberg and other witnesses described as a “tractor beam.” In light of Damon’s disappearance, students have been advised to stay in their dorms and not approach the arch until instructed otherwise.
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Each year, almost exactly around this time of year to be exact, University President Paul LeBlanc announces a new, wild career endeavor for the upcoming year. While his 2017 campaign for president of the United States did not play out as he had hoped, he is not letting this setback keep him from pursuing different dreams. Paul LeBlanc has announced that he will be pursuing a “more musical” career and will be featured on Fetty Wap’s upcoming 2019 album: “Roll Penmen.” “It really felt like it was time to diversify my resume and share my secret talents with the world,” said LeBlanc. “Part of being a university president is knowing how to connect with your student population, and after seeing the excitement that came with Fetty Wap’s concert
at SNHU, I knew I had to get in on the action.” Fetty Wap shared the story of their meeting at a meet and greet prior to the event. “He’s got swagger, that Paul LeBlanc,” Wap said. “And so eloquent. I’m excited for what he’s going to bring to this new project.” LeBlanc and Fetty’s fast friendship led to the creative project known as “Roll Penmen.” LeBlanc describes the style as “catchy with sick beats” and can’t wait until it becomes a standard party jam. The album will feature tracks such as, “Yes, SNHU Has a Real Campus,” “Blue and Gold,” and of course the titular “Roll Penmen.” As the song titles suggest, this album also represents a creative endeavor to reach potential students through different forms of media. “We are always looking for new ways to let people
Aliens completing the construction of SNHU's new archway.