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The New Hampshire Vol. 100, No. 03
September 14, 2010
Tuesday
WSBE Executive MBA program moved to “convenient” Port City Krista Macomber STAFF WRITER
After the closing of the New England Center, the Executive MBA program at the University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore School of Business and Economics has moved to the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside hotel and conference center. The 19-month graduate program for middle- and high-level executives has been around for almost three decades, and has graduated
more than 500 students. It entails biweekly Friday night and Saturday classes and is the oldest SHEA program of its kind in New England. Christine Shea, director of graduate programs at WSBE, said the new location is more central for
the plethora of students commuting from northern Massachusetts and southern Maine, as well as locals from North Hampton, many of whom commute across 101 and I-95. “Portsmouth will be more convenient and accessible for a lot of our students,” Shea said. “It could rejuvenate our program.” According to Shea, admission standards are high and class size has
ERICA SIVER/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER After a five hour discussion and debate, the Durham Town Council postponed its decision on the “Disorderly House” ordinance.
Town Council postpones ruling on “Disorderly House” ordinance STAFF WRITER
After five long hours of discussion and debate over whether Ordinance #2010-08 entitled “Disorderly House” would be passed, the Durham Town Council decided to postpone their decision until the next meeting last night. The disorderly house ordinance primarily gives the landlord of student rentals the responsibilities of disorderly activities and events. Disorderly activities are defined in the ordinance as “situations created within or in the immediate vicinity of a building by a building’s owner, occupants or the invitees of an owner, tenant or occupant, which would have a tendency to disturb the community, neighborhood, etc.” Landlords would be fined for each
Fun at Fall Fest
RAYA AL -HASHMI/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Students gathered in front of the Whittemore Center Friday night for the annual Fall Fest. See story, page 9.
WSBE continued on page 3
PLAYING THE WAITING GAME
Kelly Sennott
Serving the University of New Hampshire since 1911
disorderly event charged to the tenants, starting at $500 and rising to $1,000 after the third offense. The other major concern among the Durham residents, UNH students and landlords who attended the meeting was the ambiguity of the ordinance. They argued that what was considered a “boisterous” party or what was considered “excessively loud or unnecessary noises” was subjective to each person. Daniel Day, a sophomore undeclared liberal arts student at UNH, argued that he understands the argument from both sides. Day also argued that students in Durham off-campus housing “are residents like everyone else,” and shouldn’t be a target in the disorderly house ordinance. Although there were arguments
Midterm primaries: Getting prepared Where to vote: Oyster River High School When: Today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. What: On the ballot today are positions for Governor, State Senate and State Representative, among others. Big position battles: A crowded GOP field to fill retiring republican Judd Gregg’s senate seat features favorite Kelly Ayotte, Jim Bender, Bill Binnie, and Ovide Lamontagne, among others. The winner of the match-up will battle democrat Paul Hodes, who is running unopposed. Both state House seats seem to be toss-ups. Both of which are
currently held by democrats. In the first district, incumbent democrat Carol Shea-Porter runs unopposed, and will battle one of eight republicans. The two favorites from the GOP party seem to be former Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta and Sean Mahoney. In the second district, seven republicans and two democrats will battle for the seat vacated by Paul Hodes. The dems battling are Katrina Swett and Ann McLane Kuster. Charlie Bass headlines the list of republicans aiming for the seat. Bass held the seat between 1995-2007.
New WSBE class prepares students for “working world” Ryan Chiavetti
ERICA SIVER/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The Town Council postponed its decision on the “Disorderly House” ordinance yesterday.
against the idea of the bill, the majority of Durham residents felt something had to be done about the noise in Durham; they just disagreed as to how they might resolve the problem. Many hope the ordinance will be settled in the next town meeting on Monday, Sept. 27, at 7:00 p.m.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With the economic climate still uncertain, a new class at UNH’s Whittemore School of Business and Economics is trying to help students gain an advantage against their more experienced competition. The course, Marketing 598 “Selling Yourself in a Difficult Economy,” is designed to help students land the job of their dreams through various exercises that prepare them for entrance into the
working world. Throughout the class, students use different forms of social networking, review their resumes and participate in role-playing situations. They also take part in other interactive activities that are meant to simulate situations they may encounter in the job market. A great deal of the class is structured around the interactions between students, according to Catherine Blake, president of Sales MKTG 598 continued on page 3