Issue 4 (FA 17)

Volume XXIV, Issue 4

November 8, 2017

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Patty Lynott Named Campus President of University College

Nick Klotz Online Manager

November 8, 2017: National Cappuccino Day

News | Front & 3-5

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Editorials | 2 Penmen Passion | 6 Opinion | 7 Arts & Entertainment | 8-9 Penmen Abroad | 10 Sports | 11-12

Featuring: Matt Corman Interview | Page 3 Restaurant Spotlight: 900 Degrees | Page 4 Penmen Passion: Julia Repaal | Page 6

Study Abroad: Location Highlight | Page 10 Women's Soccer | Page 12

Patty Lynott (pictured far left) will be in charge of campus operations.

of the university campus. In that time, SNHU has seen a large expansion, including an online program responsible for a student body of 85,000 worldwide. As a result, the duties of the President role have grown and necessitated the creation of this new title.

“The innovative, transformative changes we are nationally recognized for really center on how we deliver

high quality education,” said Lynott. “My new role is responsible for ensuring that we continue to deliver high quality education to all our campus students through rigorous and meaningful academic work, and by offering a huge range of leadership, athletic and extracurricular opportunities.”

LeBlanc’s statement to the student body expressed his faith in Lynott to fulfill

the needs of the campus. “[Campus President] is a role [Dr. Lynott] has increasingly played as my absences have grown more frequent and lengthy, and no one has more passion for the work, for the campus and for you than does Dr. Lynott. She has been a member of my team for ten years now and I know we have the same values and same commitment to student success."

plaining his body of work, Chagoya said “To this day, I still want to know why there is so much violence in the

world, because I don’t understand it.”

Both artists had vastly different styles and bodies of

work to expose to the art enthusiasts in Walker Auditorium. Each started by speaking of their childhoods which provided endless insight into their work.

Gonzalez grew up a huge fan of comic books, and it left a lasting effect on much of his work. While he has a wide body of serious work dealing with contemporary issues of race and oppression, he has also produced a multitude of comic book style characters that are completely original.

Furthermore, he’s created

"The Walls of Fantasy Landia" Arrives At McIninch Art Gallery

Travis Burke Staff Writer

The McIninch Art Gallery unveiled a new exhibit called “The Walls of Fantasy Landia” on Thursday, November 2. The featured artists were Raul Gonzalez and Enrique Chagoya. Each extrapolated on their Latin heritages and the pride they felt, as well as how that heritage affected their works.

Gonzalez primarily focused on the issues of immigration and border patrol.

Chagoya’s work was concerned with and centered on the idea of war. While ex-

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What's Inside:

This past Thursday, September 26, President LeBlanc announced his resignation from the role of Campus President of SNHU’s University College, with his title changing to University President and CEO. Provost Patty Lynott will now be assuming the Campus President role.

“In terms of my new appointment, I honestly don’t believe there are going to be huge changes,” said President Lynott. “I will certainly be taking on more external commitments due to the increasing demands on President LeBlanc’s time and talent, but the primary purpose of my role is no different today than it was when I started here in 2007: Execute the University’s vision and mission.”

The change ends LeBlanc’s 14 years as the head

Enrique Chagoya's "The Pastoral or Arcadian State."

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editorial

Take Control of Your Education Outside the Classroom

the penmen press staff 2017-2018

Everyone thinks they know what the “traditional” or “successful” student looks like. We have perceptions and misconceptions about what it is we need to do to get a job, to get into grad school and to achieve some standard that generations of dissimilar college students have set before us.

The typical idea of the student tends to exist within the four walls of the classroom, however. Even with the upswinging and buzzwording trend of experiential learning, it is still assumed that learning happens within a building, and within a building that resides on SNHU’s campus.

Many classes, though, have begun integrating out-of-class experiences that supplement the more traditional aspects of the course. In the upcoming semester, many new courses are running with trips both domestic and abroad. This

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supports the growing belief that there is learning to be done outside the classroom.

That there is a student that also exists outside the classroom.

Therefore, as students, it is important to become involved in clubs, activities and other opportunities that provide the chance to see the world outside of the campus and classroom environments.

There are many of these opportunities that are available through multiple oncampus avenues, but students still need to pursue them independently and take ownership for the educational experience they hope to have.

Ultimately, a college education should end up being more than a degree. Seeing any part of the world beyond the university bubble is important to developing better cultural understanding, appreciation and celebration. Students can take advantage of Alternative

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Breaks, study abroad opportunities both on a class and semester basis, as well as by joining clubs that offer chances to attend conferences.

The faculty and administrators at a university should encourage their students to travel, whether domestically or abroad.

The experience gained from such travels contribute largely to a student’s world view and is an advantage to have on a resume moving beyond their lives in college.

As a student, it is necessary to take the initiative and involve yourself in the programs that will give you the experiences you want to have.

Go to info sessions, contact professors, club advisors and heads of different offices and get to know your options.

It is up to you to ensure that you become involved, see the world and take control of your education.

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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.

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The Walls of Fantasy Landia exhibit mixes cartoon-style characters with serious issues like war.

many graphic novels catering to children. Intentionally, the art in his novels are done with minimal resources, mostly just ballpoint pen.

By doing this, he hopes to inspire children and show them that “they can create art with what is in their desks.”

Chagoya’s art has been highly contested by many.

He has never been shy about producing controversial images, such as one involving

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Jesus Christ in pornographic situations. As he said pertaining to this piece, one person “drove a thousand miles to the gallery to be offended and tear apart my art.” He also showed art in which he blended happy and sad to create an intentionally conflicted effect. “I wanted to mix the happiest thing on earth, Disney, with the saddest, which to me is war.”

This led to him producing

images of Mickey Mouse observing the battlefield.

Despite the controversy associated with the shown images, the students enjoyed both artist’s bodies of work, displaying appreciative nods.

Senior Rachel Dougherty, when if she felt offended or uncomfortable about the art show, responded: “I think that if art is stopped from being controversial, we defeat the purpose of art.”

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Holocaust survivor Albert Garih comes to snhu Megan Palmer Editor in Chief Laana DePina Staff Writer

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Holocaust survivor Albert Garih came to Southern New Hampshire University on October 26 to speak about his experiences growing up during a time of war.

Sponsored by the offices of Student Involvement, Residence Life, Diversity Programs, the Center of Community Engaged Learning and the World Affairs Council, Garih shared his story to a nearly full house of students, faculty and other community members. Gavin Telfer, Associate Director of Student Involvement, introduced Garih, stating that the choice to sponsor this event

represented “the need to talk about history and talk about current events and the way those things meld together.”

Born on June 24, 1938, in Paris, France, Garih’s childhood life was shaped by the looming presence of the second World War and the German invasion of Paris in May of 1940. In the wake of the antisemitic and dangerous political and social climate, the Garihs spent the following years hiding and traveling in an attempt to survive.

“We had many close calls,” Garih shared. “We hung on by a thread. Some may call them miracles. That is how we survived.”

In 1943, Garih’s father was deported, and he and his sisters were forced to leave their mother and live

with different families. Garih’s speech included stories about the multiple locations where he and his family hid prior to liberation in 1944.

Still being very young, Garih shared that “for a little Jewish boy like that, I was not really concerned,” as he did not fully understand the capacity of the war or its end.

Despite this, Garih did share the way in which the liberation impacted him.

“When we were liberated, it was like they had taken a big stone off my chest. We were free.”

Prior to the event, Garih shared more detailed aspects of his story over dinner with students and faculty. Junior James Leggett was among these attendees and shared that “I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk

to someone who grew up in a very different environment from me. We had the privilege of being able to have dinner with him, so we heard more about his personal, and professional, background.”

Adina Friedman, founder of the new affinity group Jewish Life, housed in the Office of Diversity Programs, shared that the event itself “was powerful. This was my fourth time hearing a survivor,” Friedman said. “The others had been in concentration camps and it was interesting to hear another side of the story. It was sobering... It needs to be remembered.” Students interested in joining Jewish Life can attend meetings Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Office of Diversity.

Garih is among the many

Holocaust survivors who share their experiences with others. Though turning 80 this upcoming year, Garih will also be going into his sixth year volunteering at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, conducting tours, participating in speaking engagements, as well as writing and reflecting. Regarding his work at the museum, Garih stated, “As much as I try to teach, I learn even more.”

Albert Garih shared a positive message with the campus and concluded the evening with a call to action for political leaders and students alike.

“It is important to to fight hate, prejudice and bigotry. And these things need to be fought tooth and nail.

Spread kindness not hate.”

interview with Snhu Alumni and Rapper Matt Corman

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Corman performed at SNHU's Homecoming Major Concert on October 13.

Corman, who began his musical journey while at SNHU, explained how the scale of the concert was much bigger than previous performances.

Corman coming back and performing at SNHU shows that hard work and dedication to craft can pay off.

“I think the show went perfect,” Corman said.

Overall, Corman enjoyed and was pleased with how the show went. He felt that SNHU and CAPE were “very accommodating,” as they allowed him to have a sound check for as long as he wished

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even though he was opening for a major star.

People reached out to him after the concert for song features, or just to let him know what they thought of the show. It was such a positive experience that Corman expressed interest in perform-

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SNHU alumni Matt Corman (Class of 2017) opened for Fetty Wap at CAPE's Homecoming Major Concert on October 13.

Corman has always wanted to perform at SNHU. The Cape Cod native attended SNHU beginning in 2013 and started working as a manager for Enterprise in Boston as soon as he graduated last summer. During the day, he has a normal day job like the rest of us, but at night in his studio is where Corman’s passion actually lies.

“It was actually a dream come true [to perform at SNHU],” Corman said, “because SNHU was the first place I started rapping and making music, and I always wanted to perform at that show.”

He said that there was a difference from performing as a student who had just begun rapping as opposed to performing as a professional entertainer exposing his brand and his own music.

ing at CAPE’s Homecoming Major concert in the future.

When asked about how it felt as a performer to work with someone like Fetty Wap, Corman restated how thankful he was for the opportunity, “C’mon performing in this place has always been a dream of mine,” Corman stated.

As a big fan with lots of personal experiences listening to Fetty Wap while at SNHU, it was a huge treat for Corman to open for the rapper here on campus. “You throw on some 1738 [and] the boys are going to get going; you can’t have a time without a little Fetty in the Playlist.”

Corman is working hard every day to increase his plays on Spotify. In just the last year, he’s seen a significant amount of growth on his channel and plans to keep the momentum going. Corman prefers a slow authentic growth and is excited for what the future holds.

As Matt would say, with this performance, he’s trying to “Make Dreams Reality.”

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finding success at the cpdc Rachel Dembek Staff Writer

The Career and Professional Development Center helps students with so much more than just resumes and job searches. Students can meet with a career counselor one on one to help with choosing a major, (for those who are undecided or would like to switch), and also help students practice mock interview skills, develop their LinkedIn profiles and expand their network.

Freshmen to seniors use these services year-round to

improve themselves daily when talking to employers, or networking with family, friends and alumni.

Networking is one aspect that the Career & Professional Development Center helped Michelle Murray, a junior in graphic design, with. She met with Jason Whitney, a career counselor that meets with students with english and business majors. “Jason introduced me to people I could reach out to through LinkedIn. I got the chance to interview someone that does web design and web development and the interview gave

me some great insight on web design and I was able to make a new network connection along the way.”

Keeping up with a counselor is important as well.

Jay Jenkins, a sophomore in sports management, says, “Jason and I have met about 2 or 3 times a month and have communicated about my career goals. He gives me advice when I need some guidance.”

“I have gotten a lot out of every meeting I have with Jason.

Whether it's about internships or just general guidance, he has helped me expand my knowledge about the industry

that I am pursuing, as well as giving me advice on professionals to reach out to.”

There are many success stories of students obtaining a job or internship because of the help they get working directly with advisors in the Career & Professional Development Center.

One thing that a lot of students may not know about the Career & Professional Development Center is that students can use all of these services and resources after they graduate. If you graduated with a bachelor's degree, alumni are welcome back to

use all of the services the center has to offer.

Jay adds, “I think that I will continue to communicate and get advice from Jason after I graduate. He has given me tremendous guidance. Keeping that connection is important to me so that I can ensure that I am doing what is right for myself and my career. I am a firm believer in that if you surround yourself with good people, good things will follow. I feel like I am fulfilling that mindset by having an established relationship with the Career & Professional Development Center.”

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On November 1, students in SNHU’s Environmental Issues Learning Community participated in planting spring bulbs in the wildflower gardens by the Shapiro Library.

Beginning around 8 A.M., students from SCI 219, English 120, and SNHU 101, the three classes that make up the Learning Community, came together to plant daffodils and other spring flowers for bees

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to pollinate when they wake up.

Professor Allison Cummings, who helped coordinate the event, spoke on the importance of the community aspect of the program as well as the environmental impact.

“We saw this as sort of an experiential [opportunity] for students. Partly because it will make students feel more connected to where they are, and partly because when this wildflower garden comes alive in the spring there’s almost

nothing else for pollinators,” said Cummings.

Expressing a similar sentiment, first-year student Katie Snipes said, “I appreciate the sense of community associated with this event.”

Cummings also shared the damaging environmental effects that could take place if these flowers were not planted now.

“Most flowers take a long time to come up and then bloom so it’s not really until mid-summer that there’s pol-

len for bees,” she explained, “and there’s a huge issue with pollinators not having food and losing habitat.”

As well as extending the pollinating season for the benefit of bees, students contributed to their community through this event by helping to beautify and add color to the campus.

“It also had the added bonus for students and people walking around to be able to see some kind of color in the spring season because it’s oth-

erwise pretty muddy and barren out here” said Cummings.

Academic Advisor Neena Fink offered more insight into the Learning Community and how it works. The students in the three classes are all firstyear students from various majors who share a common interest in environmental issues. Events like this help to “focus the classes on this common theme, bring students together, and also to do some service for our greater SNHU community” said Fink.

Unique toppings offered at 900 degrees from simple and straightforward to ingeniously elaborate.

Most pizzas start with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and grana padano, a hard Italian cheese similar to parmigiano reggiano.

Minimalists can feast on a traditional Margherita with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.

Fans of Meat lover’s pizza may choose to indulge in the “Paisano,” which contains bacon, salami, sweet Italian sausage and pepperoni.

For those wanting something unique, Rondeau recommends the Granny Smith Pizza, an original idea created by her son. This crowd-pleaser starts with an olive oil base and

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is topped with bacon, roasted chicken, apple slices, caramelized walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup.

The most popular pie is the “Bella Cosa,” which was created by a former cook. This loaded pie has garlic cream sauce, spinach, caramelized red onion, rosemary ham, prosciutto and extra virgin olive oil.

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For many college students, pizza is a staple food. This is evidenced by the fact that pizza boxes are nearly as common of a sight on the SNHU campus as textbooks. Satisfying slices are easy to find in Manchester, but most bear little resemblance to those found in Italy. For those looking for an authentic slice of authentic Neapolitan pizza, 900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria is the place to go.

Located on Dow Street in Manchester’s historic mills, 900 Degrees is an artisanal pizzeria specializing in high-quality pies served in a comfortable atmosphere. Owner Priscilla LaneRondeau opened 900 Degrees

with the goal of bringing a new kind of pizzeria to Manchester.

“It happened in stages. I love pizza and there was no good Neapolitan Pizza in Manchester,” said Rondeau.

The heart of the business is the large, wood-fired oven located at the far end of the restaurant. The name “900 Degrees” is a direct reference to the average temperature of the oven. Cooking at such high temperatures can be challenging, especially given the brief amount of time that the pizzas are in the oven. “It’s a living, breathing thing. Everything is cooked in the oven, so someone is there at all times,” said Rondeau The menu features over twenty specialty pies that range

In addition to pizza, the menu has wood-fire roasted wings, salads and fresh pasta. The homemade mac and cheese is so well-loved that it is featured on a pizza.There is a second location in Epping and a third Portsmouth location is coming soon.

A visit to 900 Degrees is a must for any pizza connoisseur.

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Take a Tag and Tell a Friend for the Angel Tree Campaign Anna Laugelle Staff Writer

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Amy Sumsion Staff Writer

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Credit cards can either be a beneficial tool or a hindrance for users, it all depends on the financial choices that people make . The idea of “free money” and rewards benefits may seem like a win-win situation but there is more to consider when determining the right credit card to apply for.

Sometimes credit cards can be useful and other times they can cause more harm than good. To elimi-

last year, the Angel Tree campaign strives to make this year even more successful than the last.

Some of the organizations that provide names and information for the tags include Title One - Manchester School District, Pine Haven, Community Action Program –Suncook CAP, The Upper Room, Emily’s Place – YWCA, Manchester Office of Youth Services and Caregivers.

Sophomore Amanda Kelly is involved in the campaign as part of the Bradley Three Year Honors Principles of Management class.

“I am excited to be a part of the Angel Tree Campaign and hope all SNHU students participate by taking a tag

nate common credit card mistakes, consider the following dos and don’ts of credit cards.

DO pay the credit card bill in full every month.

Paying only the minimum on credit card payments will significantly increase how long it will take to pay off the credit card and how much money users are actually spending. Interest accrues daily so if the full balance is not paid off the remaining will continue to accumulate interest and eventually make users pay thousands more

than the original full payment. For example, if users have a $5,000 balance with a 14 APR and they pay only the minimum each month, without accruing any more debt, it will take 18 years to pay off the debt and cost an extra $5,000 just in interest.

DON’T pay the bill late.

Making late payments is better than not making a payment at all but, there are lasting implications to being late on payments. Not only will there be a late charge, but the late payment will be reflected on the user’s credit report and negatively impact their FICO score.

DO check monthly statements for errors.

Checking the statement help prevent late payments and it will also help users prevent identity theft or error on behalf of the credit card company. There is typically a 60-day limit in which people can file a dispute but, after that time, the charge is considered accepted and the user will be held accountable for paying that charge.

DON’T exceed the credit limit. Checking the credit

from one of our on-campus Christmas trees,” said Kelly.

“As a community…we can spread happiness and joy during the holiday season.”

Students that would like to

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With the holiday season just around the corner, SNHU’s Bradley Three Year Honors Program Principles of Management class is offering students a way to give back.

The Angel Tree Campaign provides gifts to those who might not otherwise receive them during the holiday season.

Starting November 14, ten decorated trees will be put up in different buildings around campus with tags on them that contain information about a person and what kind

of gift he or she would like to receive.

Students and faculty from the SNHU campus community can take a tag, buy a gift, wrap it and return it to campus so it can be delivered around the beginning of December.

The campaign also includes raffles for themed baskets that have been donated

by University staff, faculty, students and vendors. The money raised by this raffle will be used to buy gifts for tags that may have been taken from the trees but never returned with the corresponding gift.

In previous years at total of 369 gifts were returned and over 25 baskets were raffled off. Raising more than $2100

To participate in the angel tree program, take a tag and buy a gift.

Credit Card Dos and Don’ts

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Credit cards can be very useful as long as they are used efficiently.

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get involved and learn more about this campaign can find additional information on Facebook at SNHU Angel Tree or on Instagram and Twitter at snhu_angeltree.

card statement will also help prevent exceeding the credit card’s credit limit. Exceeding the limit can include a fee that a user must then pay which is an additional amount the user will be held accountable. Learning self-discipline about how much to spend is essential with credit cards. Use cash instead of credit cards when the limit is close or only buy necessities on the card if the limit is approaching.

DO only buy things that are needed. When reviewing the credit card statement look over what the most money was spent on. Was it important? It is a good idea, when making a big purchase, to wait two days before purchasing. After the two days, if the user still wants the item then they can make the purchase. People tend to make impulsive decisions when buying with a credit card rather than with cash because it feels less real when the payment is with plastic.

To eliminate spending on unnecessary items, give the decision time and consider if the item is needed.

DON’T forget to read the fine print. Whenever signing a contract whether it is for a credit card, auto loan or mortgage, always read the fine print. The fine print is where the company will hide fees, when rates will expire and any limitations. While the credit card may have a low interest rate, the company will make up for that by charging higher balance transfer fees and other fees that the user may not realize. There may even be a hidden clause that the company can reposes other property bought with the credit card if there is ever a late payment. Never sign a contract before reading the fine print to eliminate any surprises that may arise later.

If students follow these dos and don’ts of credit cards, they will be setting themselves up for financial success. Understanding how to responsibly maintain credit is the first step to eliminating bad debt.

To learn more about credit cards, visit www.creditcards.com to get more information.

PENMEN PASSION SNHU alumni julia repaal travels the world on 11-month, 11-country mission trip Megan Palmer Editor in Chief

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Julia and her team climbing a mountain in early September.

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Julia Repaal graduated from Southern New Hampshire University in May of 2017 with a degree in Culinary Management and a minor in Sociology. A Resident Assistant, Alternative Break Coordinator, friend and so much more, Julia demonstrated during her time at SNHU the power of service and dedication to the lives of others.

This passion for service did not end with graduation, as Julia immediately began preparing for what can only be described as a trip of a lifetime.

In August, after months of application and preparation, Julia embarked on the World Race.

The World Race is an 11-month, 11-country mission trip for young adults between the ages of 21 and 31 years old. Julia first heard about the World Race in high school and decided to apply for the World Race during her senior year because she didn’t know what she wanted to do after college, but knew that service projects and missions were such an important part of her identity that she couldn’t pass up the opportunity to pursue the unique experience the World Race afforded.

According to Julia, “What better [time could there be] to go on an 11-month mission

trip than right after you graduate college?” Seizing the opportunity, Julia is now going into her fourth month, and her and her team are working in Julticalpa, Honduras with a Catholic organization, Olancho Aid, with the two main missions of providing and improving education and access to clean water.

“My experience on the World Race so far has been amazing, but also challenging,” Julia writes. “When you leave everything in the United States and only bring one 50-pound backpack with you for 11 months, you can only bring so much, and you also leave a lot behind. It is amazing to see what you can really live with and how people in other countries have nothing at all but are so happy and are so thankful for just a smile and your ability to try to speak their language.”

Expanding on these experiences, Julia shared with us what an average day looks like, even though the average day is not really average at all while working in Honduras, almost 4,000 miles from home.

5:15 a.m. Julia wakes up and gets ready for the day. This includes eating breakfast, as well as packing a lunch.

6 a.m. Get on the bus with all the other teachers to go to school.

7 a.m. Arrive at the school where she and her team teach

Julia and local children participating in a “Free Hugs” campaign to increase acts of kindness.

English and receive assignments for their classrooms from the principal. Julia says she always hopes for classroom 1D. Julia predominantly focuses on teaching English, as this month she and her team are working at a bilingual elementary school where Julia works with preschoolers and first graders.

When asked about this transition to a totally different working environment, Julia said, “It is crazy to think that… last year at this time I was in a Culinary Lab, and now I am teaching elementary schoolers in English/Spanish.” While it may not have been what she expected, she finds the experience rewarding and empowering.

7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Class.

During the day, Julia may teach any class from English to Science, Math, Social Studies or Grammar. Around midday the students and teachers eat lunch, and Julia shared that as much as her day is about educating the students that she works with, a large portion of her job is simply keeping the students focused and under control.

3 p.m. Catch the school bus back home.

4 p.m. Play cards and spend time with her team of seven or work out.

5 p.m. Each night two of the members on Julia’s team

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make dinner for everyone.

She shared that dinner could be anything from pancakes or mac and cheese or their staple of chicken and rice.

6:30 p.m. Julia’s team participates in what they call team time or feedback. During this period, the time they spend together helps them to “grow as a team more and more, and also talk about our day: how it went well and how it could have improved.”

8 p.m. This is the end of the formal day and an opportunity for the team to spend more time together relaxing or for team members to prepare for the following day. Which, as Julia mentions, “Is going to start again tomorrow at 5:15 a.m.!”

Having completed approximately a third of her overall World Race, Julia shared many of her stories of the people and students she has met and how they have contributed to her experience. “The most surprising part of the World Race so far is how quickly you can form relationships with people that you do not know, just showing then that you care about them,” said Julia.

Though working in Central America, Julia recognizes that so much of her heart and her drive came from her time at Southern New Hampshire University.

“My experience at SNHU

definitely attributed to where I am now… SNHU enabled me to learn how to use my voice in a bold way to speak about what I believe. Through being an RA, giving presentations in classes, though many programs offered on campus…

Through the Office of Community Engaged Learning, I was able to learn about service, and the love that I have for serving people [came] though service trips and Alternative Breaks.”

Having recently graduated with the Class of 2017, Julia recognizes how the World Race has impacted her life and offers the following advice to SNHU students: “For a graduating senior, just because you are graduating college, it does not mean you have to start your ultimate career. All you have to start is your life. And starting your life does not have to look like the traditional, American life. Go and travel, do service, move somewhere new, go out and live.”

Julia will be continuing her journey and next month will be traveling to Granita, Nicaragua. Though she is not entirely certain what kind of work she and her team will be doing there, she is excited for new opportunities, challenges and experiences.

Follow Julia’s journey at juliarepaal.theworldrace.org/

OPINION Midterm Blues

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a task that’s easier to tackle than say studying for a math test by crunching numbers, then obviously study for the math test before taking care of the essay. Now, don’t think you should write the essay the night before, but simply by working on the paper a week

famous medieval character, and Jude Law who plays Arthur’s uncle King Vortigern was an awesome evil king due to being a good combination of cunning and sadistic. “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” also had an incredible soundtrack,

which made the film even more enjoyable. “The Devil and The Huntsman,” by Sam Lee, greatly added to my enjoyment of this magical cinematic experience..

I have seen this film three times, and I love it even more each time I watch.

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As Thanksgiving approaches closer and closer, the academic tradition of midterms begins. While this tradition might make one want to pull their hair out sometimes with the fury of a demonic beast, it’s important to remember that everybody will survive it.

Midterm season doesn’t have to solely symbolize a time of turmoil; instead it can serve to renew one’s motivation to see the semester through to the end. After all, experiencing the trial of midterms means the halfway point is either reached or approaching.

Having a ton of exams, papers, projects and episodes of insomnia will give one a bad case of the blues if not properly tackled. Starting assignments as soon as possible is a good starting point to decrease the amount of stress expected to be experienced.

before it’s due will give you plenty of time to make a quality draft. Simply by taking the time to think of your current situation carefully will make the reality of it all less terrifying.

Beating one’s self up is also the last thing anybody should do during this period. There is probably an inner voice saying that you could be writing more, studying more, calculating more, etc., but everyone has limits. Only so much can get done in one day.

Working for long periods of time on assignments isn’t a bad idea, it’s a good idea. Just remember that the body and mind need to rest eventually, so while an all-night study session may seem tempting or necessary, try to avoid that if possible.

After a long period of working, be sure to take some time to relax. It’s only a matter of common knowledge now that all work and no play will make one a dull person indeed.

This is usually easier said than done though.

Don’t worry though, there’s a method to make it easy to say and do. The key is to have a system of prioritization. What this means is that instead of just focusing on an assignment’s due date, try to

also keep the difficulty level of a specific assignment in mind.

All this really requires is having a grasp of your strengths and weaknesses, which you probably already know in the academic sense.

For example, if someone finds writing a paper to be

eral reasons why I think this film is worth watching. It not only explains the legend of King Arthur in a different way, but also briefly explains the story of the sword called “Excalibur.”

Where I felt that this most succeeded was the medieval aspect towards the film, also the slow-motion fight scenes with the sword Excalibur provided a certain intensity to the film and an awesome soundtrack to make one feel they were a part of this time period.

One of the main I enjoyed the film is that it explains the origin of Excalibur on how the sword was forged by Merlin and given to The Lady of the Lake, who later in the film gives it to Arthur after he tries to throw it away, highlighting the sword’s importance to Arthur’s character.

Another reason is that I really liked how Arthur

commanded the sword and learned to control it as the film progressed. At first, when Arthur pulls Excalibur from the stone, he struggles to control the sword’s power. Pulling the sword from the stone causes him to see visions of his parents dying making the difficulty of wielding the sword more psychological than physical.

By the end of the film, he learns how to command the sword and control its power in order to defeat King Vortigern. Arthur was able to use Excalibur to defeat his uncle King Vortigern in probably one of the most climatic final fight scenes I’ve ever seen done in any other movie.

Additionally, the actors captured the personality of their roles very well. Charlie Hunnam was perfect for the role of King Arthur as he effectively portrayed the majestic attributes of this

Is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword a good film or a bad one?

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“King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” is a film that was released last spring, and when this film first hit theaters a lot of people reviewing this film were saying, “it’s horrible. Isn’t worth the watch.” I, however, disagree.

When this film was first released I was actually really excited, but I was second guessing the film too. However, after seeing the film for the first time, it wasn’t nearly as bad as people thought it was. “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” isn’t really about King Arthur, but more about the legend of King Arthur, the origin story of a boy named Arthur and how he will eventually become king.

I disagree with what people have said about this film.

How can people say this film was so bad? I have sev-

arts and entertainment Take Flight with Slaughter Beach, Dog’s “Birdie” Nick Klotz Online Manager

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Playing in a touring band and performing shows every night worldwide is the rock ‘n’ roll dream. But when the pressures of finishing up a bachelor’s degree on top of it are thrown in, finishing coursework in the back of the tour bus before the next gig, it’s no surprise that the members of Philadelphia emo/indie band Modern Baseball were burnt out.

The band put themselves to bed for a little bit last month. However, there are still songs to be sung by co-frontman Jake Ewald.

From the ashes of the hiatus comes a new project from Ewald and bassist Ian Farmer.

Slaughter Beach, Dog’s (just “slaughter beach” was taken) new record, “Birdie,” sees Ewald honing his storytelling skills over folky acoustic rock.

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should be familiar with this side of Ewald. Songs like “Pothole” and “Everyday” saw the writer spinning long winded and detailed tales, often confessional in tone.

The slow meander of “Phoenix” is bare, focusing on just Ewald and his acoustic guitar occasionally flanked by a distant slide guitar or the sweet tings of an electric piano. The lyrics mimic the song’s feel of a lazy evening spent inside, choosing to reminisce about quieter, more everyday memories of romance.

Ewald’s lyrics often fall toward this line of naturalism. The things he chooses to sing about don’t seem very exciting out of context, they’re used to create a view of the world the way the narrator sees it.

At least, that’s the goal.

In songs like “Pretty O.K.,” Ewald tells a story about his first friend after moving to Maryland as a kid.

The references made to Insane Clown Posse CD’s and double daring each other to look up pornography are evocative of the memories we all have of the stupid things we got into with childhood friends.

While upbeat and fun, for an album that puts so much focus on its narrative, the lyrics fail to come to any satisfying conclusion.

Album closer “Acolyte” is perhaps where all the pieces best come together.

Major key acoustic guitar picking is paired with a foot-tapping drum beat.

The slice of life-style lyrics show Ewald talking with his lover about flying to Ireland on a whim, and throwing wisdom to the wind (“Man, it cuts like a dull knife when you're young

and you're told/ ‘Makes sense when you're older.’

Darling, let's get old”).

Within Slaughter Beach, Dog, Ewald has chosen to focus on developing his storytelling, becoming more of a singer-songwriter. More often than not his experiments pay off but at worst it feels their author shot for profound, and landed right next to mundane.

TIME HAS CHANGED AND SO HAS "WILL & GRACE" Samantha Aguilar Hernandez Staff Writer

role in this episode. This episode sure has laughs from the side of Grace & Karen but from the side of Jack and his grandson, not all is laughs and smiles. It takes a more serious turn into the situation. Although “Will & Grace” was around the time when the LGBTQ community already existed, it wasn’t as present as it is

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“Will and Grace” are back stronger and funnier than ever.

Old fans will surely enjoy the comeback of the original foursome; however, the show will be facing a new challenge: A new audience. New social norms, concepts, ways of living, opinions and furthermost, ideals are some of the challenges the revival of the show will have to explore in upcoming episodes.

Having seen the first five episodes of the renewed “Will & Grace”, I must say that I am quite surprised with their comeback. Creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan promised that the show wasn’t really something new and that old fans could expect the same humor and essence of the show. However, I’ll say that such promise of the 1998 show to be “literally the old show” turned up to be just a lie, at least to some extent.

The premise of the show stayed the same, as well as our characters, the rhythm and hu-

mor. However, the jokes and the situations the characters found themselves in have been adapted for today’s “style” of comedy shows.

It might surprise you to know that the show has gotten a little bit more serious about the topics it targets.

In the first episode, we have Grace working on a new project: decorate the Oval Office.

Once she gets to the Oval Office, she asks Karen to handle her bag of Cheetos to see if she has “the right color”. After she takes it out, she says “Yeah, this is it”. With this, we should probably get used to a politics-centric comedy show which might bring some discussions from both sides of the coin. While some find it inappropriate and unfunny when it shouldn’t be, some others might find it to be just their cup of tea. Is it appropriate or not? Ratings will be the judge of that.

In the fifth episode, it tackles the idea of the current challenges facing the LGBTQ community which gives Jack a greater

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today.

This time the show faces the challenge of handling this kind of topic on a whole new level. It takes the topic in a more serious context, more than it did before as it tries to “educate” their audience.

The new “Will & Grace” so far has proven to be a show wor-

thy of watching.

Old and new fans will surely enjoy their time as they relieve new and old moments of the 1998 hit sitcom. As said, the old cast is there with the show’s unique humor and story but this time they are adapting to a new society and so far they are doing it flawlessly.

arts and entertainment “Only the Brave” Burns Passionately Without Structure Zach Meisel Staff Writer

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An impactful tale of brothers of profession fighting raging fires, "Only the Brave" serves a satisfying telling of the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots with a few missteps along the way. Director Joseph Kosinski struggles to balance the numerous characters and a comprehensive timeline of events surrounding the Hotshot team.

Hotshots are a group of about 20 men and women who go through rigorous training to set up camp in front of forest fires to stop them. The specially trained groups are flown into fast-moving fires to dig trenches, cut down trees, and burn brush to attempt to contain them.

The story begins with Brendan McDonough (Miles Teller) who just finds out his ex-girlfriend is pregnant, so he decides to sober up and gets a job from Eric Marsh (Josh Brolin) who are trying to get certified as the nation’s first

municipal hotshots.

The team that makes up the Granite Mountain Hotshots was well cast as every member felt like a real person.

The movie spends a lot of time on the male bonding aspect of the team and it pays off by

making them feel like a real Hotshot crew. Although with 20 guys in the group many of them only had a few lines and were quickly forgotten in favor of our few main characters.

Watching the fires approach and burn the landscape

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around the Hotshots was compelling. The flames felt like they were in the theatre burning the seats. Kosinski did an excellent job of giving the fire purpose and direction on screen, making it feel like its own character.

One thing the movie tried to do is set up tension, which it did, but did not payoff. There were many parts where a character would trip, or a tree would fall putting a character in danger, but instead, they are pulled out of the way with no real threat. This happened far too much where tension was created then immediately resolved which ended up making every incident feel unimportant.

On the same note, there were some side stories brought up that are quickly dropped never to be concluded or talked about again. This made it feel as though I had fallen asleep and missed part of the movie. Along with the few small and big time skips, made it feel like the movie would have been better suited to a TV format where everything could be fleshed out.

Although, “Only the Brave” successfully brings emotion and humanity to the screen, it lacks the solid base and set up for what’s to come in the end of this truly sad story.

PENMEN ABROAD Reap the Benefits and Study Abroad

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an unfamiliar land and figure out how to get from place to place successfully. I learned the hard way that the best way to travel to new places is to go with the flow. I might take the wrong bus (which I have done) but I eventually get to where I am going.

By not being so concerned about sticking to a plan, one can truly appreciate the area around them. It is okay if nothing goes as intended, and this was the most eye-opening

realization I have had here, and it will continue to be a valuable life lesson no matter where I am in the world.

Every student should take advantage of studying abroad while in college. There will never be another opportunity to spend a semester, or even a year, in another county with help from two huge support systems: SNHU and a foreign university. While abroad, you are faced with so many chances to experience culture, travel

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There have been numerous personal benefits from studying abroad that I have experienced this semester so far. Currently, I am studying in Ireland at the University of Limerick, but, regardless of the university or country, the number of benefits one can have from being aboard are endless.

The most significant benefit I have had so far is being able to experience different cultures first hand. Not only am I living in another country, but I am also surrounded by other study abroad students from different parts of the world.

I am living on campus with a student from the Netherlands and three people from Ireland. We decided to have a housemate dinner once a week, making each other traditional food from our home country. Not only do I get to taste amazing food, but while we eat, we discuss different ways of life and exchange

childhood stories. Every day, I am able to learn something new about the people around me and their daily lives. It is a great way to be able to understand and appreciate the different ways of living.

The second biggest benefit I have had is my own personal growth. By being so far away from home and in another country, I’ve realized what I am able to achieve on my own.

I have been able to explore

Logan Waterman took a chilly daytrip to the Aran Islands, located off the coast of Ireland.

and meet a variety of people, and this experience allows you to grow as a person and opens doors to new experiences.

Many people might have concerns about being far away from home or not being able to understand the language, but once you are in the middle of another country, it is amazing what you can overcome.

Everyone I have met so far while being abroad has been understanding, helpful and kind. Never have I not been able to stop a stranger and ask for directions. Even if they don’t speak English, between pointing and broken communication, it can be figured out where I need to go.

For missing home, I FaceTime with my family (and my dog) at least once a week, and they have even made plans to come and visit me.

Most people dream of taking a long vacation traveling Europe, and studying aboard gives me the chance to not only spend a few days here, but spend several months fully immersed the culture.

Get Cultured in the Differences Between US and UK Living Lindsey Montpelier Staff Writer

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However, there are some similarities between the two countries, aside from the spoken language. “They are both very international cultures, meaning there is not one specific nationality that occupies the major cities of the countries,” Banker-Reynolds said when asked to discuss the similarities between the U.S. culture and the U.K. culture.

“You will often walk down the street and see people of African, Asian and Middle Eastern descent rather than your stereotypical Brit.”

When describing the similarities and differences between the two cultures, he summed them up as having “their own distinct identit[ies]” and being “two completely different worlds.”

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The SNHU Study Abroad Office gives all its students the opportunity to get a feel for a new culture in various countries around the world.

One of these countries in particular is England.

Isaiah Banker-Reynolds, a business information technology major, is currently spending the first half of his second year at SNHU in Colchester, England, at the University of Essex. While being abroad in the United Kingdom (U.K.), he has noticed many differences between British and American cultures.

One difference between the two cultures that BankerReynolds first touched upon

is that “shops close very early [here] compared to America, typically around 5 p.m. so people can go home to their families.”

He also elaborated that his professors even encourage him and his classmates to go out and explore the night life in England “in order to get the full effect of the culture.”

Another fact that Banker-Reynolds was surprised to learn about while living in England this past month is how much less expensive tuition for schooling is overseas, at his school in particular. He explained that the annual tuition at the University of Essex, along with food and housing, is around 15 thousand dollars, while here it is often double or triple that

Telephone booths are one of the many differences in the UK.

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Le Moyne Stuns SNHU in conference quarterfinals Catherine LaChance Sports Editor

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Hearts are breaking across the SNHU community as No.5 Le Moyne College stunned the Southern New Hampshire Penmen in the Northeast-10 Conference Championship quarterfinals on October 31 at Larkin Field.

The Penmen and the Le Moyne Dolphins remained scoreless throughout the match, but four unanswered penalty kicks off the feet of the Dolphins forced them to advance to Friday’s semifinals.

In the shootout, the Penmen called on redshirt-senior Robert Smith (Peabody, Massachusetts) to man the net. This was Smith’s first time at net, as junior starter Daniel Milton (Ajax, Ontario) had dominated the net in all 17 games of the season.

Throughout Tuesday’s game,

Milton stopped all six shots he faced.

The shootout saw Smith unsuccessfully dive for shots from the Dolphins. Smith could not capture any of the shots, allowing the Dolphins to earn a 4-2 win in penalty kicks. They went four-for-four, while junior Olafur Einarsson (Esafjordur, Iceland) and freshman Tom Marriot (Nottingham, England) captured goals for the Penmen. Le Moyne goalkeeper Ben Beaury went 11for-11 on save opportunities.

Southern New Hampshire sees its season end in the quarterfinal round for the second straight year, following a run of four straight league titles. Had it pulled out a victory, SNHU would have hosted eighth-seeded Bentley University, who pulled off a 2-1 upset win against top-seeded Adelphi University on Tuesday, in the semifinal round Friday.

First-year student Tom Marriott pushes the ball upfield against Le Moyne.

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Men's Hockey ready to hit the ice Aleisha Bourgault-Callahan Staff Writer

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Men's Hockey returns November 17 at The Ice Den.

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The SNHU men’s hockey team is gearing up to begin another season. Last season came to an abrupt end, and the Penmen are eager to get back on the ice.

This season, the team is led by SNHU alumnus Sean Walsh (Class of 2006). It is his first season coaching the Penmen and his 11th in the college circuit, and he is eager to get started.

“I am excited for the season to start, and I feel confident in taking over the program. I am also very excited about the staff that I have assembled. They each bring with them a wealth of hockey knowledge and skills that complement each other,” Walsh said. Senior, Chris Moquin (Hooksett, New Hampshire) had this to say about playing under Walsh: “Coach Walsh has been nothing short of

phenomenal so far. I see flashes of long-time NHL coach Barry Melrose when he’s around.”

The team hasn’t hit the ice yet, but practices have been underway for a few months. Losing three of their key players to graduation, including Captain Jay Sylvia and Alternate Captain Joe Collins, the veteran players are stepping up and taking leadership.

“I always tell the younger guys to not be afraid to speak up,” said Moquin.

“Just because you’re a freshman doesn’t mean you can’t be a leader. We like to keep a transparent environment on this team, and give everyone the opportunity for their voice to be heard.”

Catch the Penmen in their first home game against rival Assumption College November 17 at 7:30 p.m. at The Ice Den in Hooksett, New Hampshire.

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No. 2 Women’s Soccer is Crowned Northeast-10 Champions Catherine LaChance Sports Editor

After earning a spot in the Northeast-10 Championships finals with a 5-4 semifinal win in penalty kicks over Assumption Friday night, No. 2 Southern New Hampshire University met in-state rival No. 4 Franklin Pierce Sunday, November 5 for finals action on Larkin Field.

Southern New Hampshire executed their best performance on Larkin as they doubled-up the Ravens, posting a 2-1 win to capture the Northeast-10 championship title.

This is just the second time the Penmen have captured this prestigious title, with the first occurring back in 2012.

The win also qualifies South-

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net, but inadvertently deflected it into the top right corner of the net to increase the lead to 2-0.

In the 33rd minute, Franklin Pierce stopped SNHU from running away with a blank slate. Franklin Pierce’s Bruna Tavares attempted to send a cross from the left end line into the box, but senior goalkeeper Paige Salmon (W. Hempstead, New York) dove out toward the middle and got a hand on the ball to knock it away. However, the ball landed on the foot of Sophie Cousineau on the right side of the box and she kicked it into the near side of the net to make the score 2-1.

Throughout the second half, both teams held strong defense as neither team ex-

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ern New Hampshire a spot in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

Southern New Hampshire came out of the gate ready to dominate the championship finals. Within the first 90 seconds, the Penmen jumped to a 1-0 lead when junior Miranda Peloquin (Greenville, Rhode Island) buried the ball into the left side of the net off a touch from senior Sydney Crema (Litchfield, New Hampshire), who seized the ball from classmate Trisha Luis (Lowell, Massachusetts) Just 20 minutes later, Peloquin struck again.

She settled a lob across the box from Luis and unleashed a shot from a tough angle on the right.

A Franklin Pierce defender attempted to make a move to try to clear the ball away from the

The Women's Soccer Team after their NE-10 win.

ecuted a goal. The Ravens gave their in-state rival a small scare, however, midway through the 78th minute when Franklin Pierce’s Gabi Pereira shot a lofty ball toward goal, but it sailed just over the crossbar.

This was the best chance for either team in the second half.

When time ran out in the second half, the Penmen ran to the field over to Salmon where

SNHU Club Hockey Team in Debt: Donations to Keep the Men on the Ice

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Heading into the 20172018 winter season, the SNHU Club Hockey team faces serious financial difficulties. A member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), the team has started a Go Fund Me page where people are encouraged to donate so the team can remain a participating team in the league. Their page states, “Unless we make up the deficit we have encountered from our 20162017 season, we will not be able to have a team or a season this year.”

The Go Fund Me page currently sits at $1,705 of a $10,000 goal, leaving a large fundraising gap to go. Senior and President of the SNHU Club Hockey team, Travis Tanguay, fears not being able to be a part of the team that he and a lot of other people feel is a major part of their lives. Tanguay does not want

The 2015-2016 Club Hockey Team roster owning the ice.

to consider Club Hockey as non-existent at SNHU. In an effort to keep the team alive, Tanguay said the team is currently exploring a number of fundraising activities including 50/50 raffles, bake sales and a potential event in cooperation with Munchiez food truck.

The team has also purchased 500 SNHU Club Hockey bracelets which are available for $2 each. Anyone interested can contact Tanguay or John Camara by email at travis.tanguay@snhu.edu and john.camara@snhu.edu for more information about buying a team bracelet. All proceeds from the bracelets

will go towards supporting SNHU Club Hockey.

As with any organization on campus, the SNHU Club Hockey team is partially funded by SNHU’s Student Government, but given the large costs of league dues, referee fees and ice time (nearly $40,000 alone last year), a large portion of the team’s funding is provided by players.

SNHU Club Hockey began six years ago. At the time, the team was small and only participated in a couple practices and games. Now, however, the team has grown substantially in size and has 30 regular season games

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with playoffs and the chance of making regionals, which they have done the past three years.

Tanguay, who’s entering his fourth season as a defensemen for the team, described Club Hockey as an opportunity above all else.

“A lot of our members are students who didn’t look to play hockey in college, who played growing up and took a chance to try out and make the team,” he said.

Club Hockey is also a way for SNHU students to reach out to other schools on behalf of the campus. “In our league we play Harvard, Bates, St. A’s, Dartmouth College

they jumped on each other in a huddle to celebrate their victory. It was a very emotional win for the Penmen, as it was only their second title in program history.

The Penmen will now await the NCAA Selection Show, which airs Monday, November 6 (6 p.m.) on NCAA.com, to learn their seeding for the NCAA Tournament.

and in the past we’ve played Roger Williams, Bridgewater, UMaine, UCONN, UNH, Merrimack,” said Tanguay.

The team competes against many schools, a lot of which are NCAA Division I. Tanguay said, “It’s a cool opportunity, we’re playing schools outside of the NE-10, and we’ve realized that a lot of these big schools think of SNHU as an online university. We’ve actually been able to give more exposure to our campus while playing.”

If you would like to contribute to SNHU Club Hockey you can reach their Go Fund Me page at gofundme. com/SNHUclubhockey.

It states that, “All proceeds will go directly to the SNHU Club Hockey account at SNHU to ensure that all funds are being used to best benefit the team.”

The Club Hockey team hopes that the generosity of the SNHU Community will enable them to continue pursuing their love for hockey, their team and their university. Every bit counts in keeping these boys out on the ice.