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Volume XVII, Issue IV December 9, 2009 www.snhuobserver.com Manchester, NH

Happy Holidays sNHU administration forced from tHe observer staff to Cut Nine positions

michael Ghika Sports Editor The economic crisis abruptly up the lion's share of our budget and drastically affected the and we inevitably had to turn to Southern New Hampshire Uni- positions." versity community last month. With increased numbers of Strict budget management students attending state schools forced the university to lay off rather than private schools across nine mid- to upper-level admin- New Hampshire to decrease istrative positions on Thursday, college costs, SNHU ran into

Nov. 19 and Friday, Nov. 20. The shortfalls in two key areas. For SNHU.edu cuts are likely to save the school one, undergraduate enrollment Belknap Hall, location of the President's Office approximately $1 million over and continuing education at the tuition revenue impact us," said aid, the timing for the nation- the course of the next year. university decreased. Secondly, LeBlanc. wide economic downfall could What's inside? "We looked to where we more students decided to com- Due to expensive projects not have been worse. could trim without touching mute this year, leading to unex- such as the construction of "With a challenge from Pages positions and made a lot of pected revenue loss because of the new academic building and the Board of Trustees to recast News 1-7 progress in that work," said reduced campus housing. dining hall, as well as other tasks this year's budget and not lose Clubs 8-10 SNHU President Paul LeBlanc, "We are tuition-dependent like expanding online programs ground on our strategic plan- Creative 11-13 "but salaries and benefits make and private, so any shortfalls in and providing more scholarship Please turn to page 04 A & E 14-20 Opinion 21-23 Sports 24-27 sNHU student Wins Observer Feature 28 National advertising award

Check out the Observer George theodorou Online! Contributing Writer www.snhuobserver.com Shabaz Hussain, a SNHU fields, and through the Most senior in the advertising under- Promising Minority Students graduate program, has recently program, it provides great net- Featuring: been awarded the American working opportunities for col- Advertising Federation's Most lege seniors. The program has ps log Update Promising Minority Students honored 438 students in the past Program Finalists, Class of twelve years of its existence. Page 3 2010. While in New York City, The American Advertising Hussain will have the opportu- 6 Week Courses Federation (AAF) will be award- nity to dine with industry leading Hussain with the prestigious ing executives and network with Page 7 award in New York City at the corporations and agencies, all New York Athletic Club, where expenses paid. Some of the past Horoscopes he will be attending a series of recruiters include renowned cor- aaf.org Page 16 Most Promising Minority Students Program networking events from Febru- porations such as BBDO, ESPN, ary 2nd to February 4th, 2010. JWT, McCann, Worldgroup, and The AAF selects top students Ogilvy. Hussain will also be fea- in the advertising, marketing, tured in major publications such media, and communication Please turn to page 04 budget Cuts at sNHU budget December 2009 December

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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black editor Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - - - the OBSERVER News In the future, the Observer the In future, the as be seen Although it may the exclusion ofthe exclusion Public Safety to bolster the Logs is believed oflegitimacy as a the university incidents downplaying whole by rather than celebrat on campus, ing or ridiculing them. still be able to publish sto may ries concerning particularly incidences on campus, eventful informationbut regarding such be commu would incidences and only after verbally nicated has been com- the investigation the Cleary Act pleted. Moreover, crime statistics available makes statis for print, although these are only concerningtics serious (ofcrimes are very there which few on campus). unfortunate that Public Safety Logs will no longer be pub lished, SNHU maintains that it ofis within the best interest all to discontinue partiesinvolved publication. such - News Editor tim Callahan Aside from the legal discrep- Heather Lorenz, In fact, ancy, an ethical issue arose from issue an ethical ancy, the publication of the Public or Logs: whether not it Safety enter is appropriate to derive from another person's tainment misfortune. Winn asserted, kind offun is "Poking inconsis- a On such tent with our values." small campus where most people it is relatively one another, know to discerneasy involved who was in a particular incident, despite the maintenance of anonymity. that an the potentiality some, To involved were incident that they a could be published was with sobering thought. Dean ofand Rights Student informed the Responsibilities, Observer that four students specifically asked her this year that their violations to ensure paper not published in the were due to a fear of and embarrassment. Moreover, identification ------p.s. logs No more logs p.s. 3 3 Despite their popularity, Despite their popularity, the poli After evaluating Though has become SNHU con- maintains the FERPA Public Safety Logs will no Public Safety longer the Observerbe published by due to legal and ethical con flicts. cies ofcies other colleges various in the state and and universities Educa examining the Family Act tional Rights and Privacy it became apparent (FERPA), Logs, that the Public Safety which became a permanent fix- ofture adhered nei- paper, the nor to common law ther to the collegiate practice. to the publication accustomed of they are not Logs, Public Safety commonly published on college After inter anymore. campuses other members several viewing ofHampshire New Associa the tion of Enforce- Campus Law ment Administrators about the ofstatus similar logs on their Jim Winn, the Direc campuses, tor of became Public Safety, that "most did not reveal aware the full reports." fidentiality of a student's edu cational records and severely the dissemination ofrestricts The current records. pro such gram that stores Public Safety a stu Maxient, displays Logs, dent's entire educational and dis ciplinary record to those who are would which the logs, viewing Observerinclude staff mem Since the staffbers. members educa neither a legitimate have jus nor a juvenile tional interest purpose, it is not permissibletice for to perusethem records such without inherently violating the confidentiality Under this law, FERPA. by espoused the federal government is even required to apply for a release of information. - - - - Thethese reason for cutting Most offices are being asked asked being are offices Most According to President hopes that The university to cut their budgetto cut 10 percent by supplies and "from things like said Presi- travel" administrative according Also, LeBlanc. dent he and the LeBlanc, to President asked Financial Operations have offices "to think aboutthey where might find cost savings." the uni most institutions, Like [being] more "we're LeBlanc, disciplined in our assessment of work and doesn't does what and being more proactive well areas ofin addressing those need." SNHU is attempting by to strengthen the University in some areas and costs cutting placing additional funds into by areas of need. a is to end the year with costs LeBlanc As President surplus. "ifstated, can realize a surplus we of then we $3 million or more, a buffer for unexpected have as an unusually such expenses bad winter with increased plow spending and higher creative enrollment for the spring semes to create more revenue for the more to create revenue university. - to be cre is attempting versity cutting with its spending by ative some cost along with slowing the growth process. and ing cost building damage". The office budget $1 account for approximately cuts will the surplus for million toward With these this academic year. added to the funds that are cuts the university already in place, a $2 mil approximately will have lion surplus. ter will account for the remainder of the surplus for the university. LeBlanc, According to President will get"we through this and in emerge as a strongermany ways institution." - - - - Staff Writer megan macfarlane

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students for the spring semester for the students highly involved in enrolling more highly involved costs to begin the process and is to begin the costs or cut costs. SNHU is cutting SNHU is costs. or cut to either create more revenue more create revenue to either so the university must find a way way a find must university the so for the university. Thisit makes university. for the has lead to a lower revenue base base revenue has lead to a lower 2009-2010 academic year, which which 2009-2010 academic year, SNHU than expected for the expected SNHU than 100 fewer students enrolled in students fewer 100 expensive options." There are options." expensive cases because they are less in their involvement in many involvement in their nity colleges growth are having public institutions and public institutions commu daughters godaughters so the college, to about where their sons and lies are making different choices lies are making different choices options for education. to give, families are finding other finding are families give, to financial help that SNHU is able rent economy. Even with the with Even rent economy. financial instability of the cur Hampshire University Presi Hampshire University ofto SNHU's awareness the for these cuts. for these cuts. of is due funds to students crisis are the two main reasons crisis are the two financial aid." This allotment during the currentduring the economic of [SNHU] students receive higher output of financial aid "90 percent LeBlanc, Paul dent Loss of enrollment and the [the economic strain] earlier." strain] earlier." economic [the remarkable that we didn't feel remarkable that we nomic time that we are in, it is nomic time that we McGarry, said, "Given the eco- said, "Given McGarry, Hampshire University, William Hampshire University, and at Southern Finance New Vice President for Operations to its budget.cut The Senior issues and didn't have the need and issues didn't have unburdened with any financial SNHU had been relatively relatively SNHU had been its own set ofits own budget cuts. Hampshire University is facing Hampshire University nomic situation, Southernnomic situation, New

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expensive, and therefore, not and therefore, expensive, enough in the world competitive marketplace. to learningthe more about how new EU leadership structure EU and also hope the work will will lift its ban on arms exports; a meet China cancelled however Nico President, French ing with Dalai Lama. and the las Sarkozy, Negotiations will be with China because they needed difficult came the capital infusion which the ren- when they devalued amount ofto the minbi. Due in China, loans being issued new it is going to be a hard sell to get the country to agree to an appre ciation of We their currency. and how see will need to wait the EU and US negotiatewith they effective China, and how are in up with a coming mutually beneficial arrangement. is concerned, be para may this offield the in as doxical interna and internationaltional business intervention government finance upon looked is not necessarily case, in this However, positively. the European Union and the US China are encouraging for government intervention. ------Contributing Writer brynn Gestewitz Another concern for US The process of negotiating quences ofquences crisis financial global and the global helped economy as a whole. is and European makers policy ofweakening the US dollar the be gain and that China may by advantage ing a competitive dollar. weakening the tracking Thisa concern is especially in Europe ofdue to the strength recent the During Euro. the financial revaluing crisis, China’s of renminbi helped interna the remain relatively tional markets of the turbulence stable given the world financial system and China has indicated they require rate against the exchange a stable economic dollar to aid in own its recovery, which has benefited the rest of the world. with China has been unfavorable US and Euro far; however thus plan to gradpean policymakers ually persuade China to carefully Ifappreciate their currency. the process of appreciation goes too then the global adjust quickly, in the result ment processcould thus Euro further, strengthening exporthindering their levels. Theon internationaleffect busi be poor in in Europe would ness be too productswould their that the world trade from the conse trade from the world the department - - - - international business 4 4 international association business Europe’s economic policy Europe’s China's Economic PolicyChina's Economic for Change and A Call makers and the US have been and the US have makers trying to encourage China to begin strengthening the renminbi. Therean has been increasingly largeinterna focus - renminbi, which on the tionally has been pegged to the US dollar the middle ofsince For 2008. familiar with are not who those international a currency regimes, pegged currency regime means that a currency is pegged to the curren- another currency, together and risks that move cies affect one currency will affect the float- freely a has TheUS other. ing currency means that which rate will exchange the US dollar’s fluctuate depending on supply as currency, for that and demand as currentthe well currency risks present. rate risks and exchange Since the Chinese renminbi has in recent times been devalued and pegged this US dollar, to the oflevel has helped the Chinese exports in the country because the products are more afford Interna able to other nations. in China has tional investment has been been increasing which for importersof favorable - Chi This especially goods. nese was the case when the Chinese gov ernment the renminbi devalued Springlast in order to protect - -

SNHU Job Cuts SNHU Job Advertising Award News Continued fromContinued page 01 Continued from page 01 "It's been a joy for me to watch the paper change and grow just for me to watch "It's been a joy "I consider her my mentor, as I'm sure that many other mem that as I'm sure mentor, "I consider her my Timney will truly as well, miss the time she spent gettingJust to Meanwhile, the profound effect that Timney had the profound that Timney upon her stu effect Meanwhile, "This is one ofSNHU with as long as been reasons I've the Timney, a mother ofTimney, SNHU the close-knit explained how three, "It was completely unexpected," said Timney. "There no was said Timney. unexpected," completely "It was One of Assis- Timney, the nine positions belongedcut to Judith "We used a number ofa number used "We not impacting stu- criteria that included In more fortunate times, financially-stable institutions such as Dr. Pat Spirou, the head of Pat Dr. department the marketing "I stated, the OBSERVER as the students involved have changed and grown," said Timney. changed and grown," said Timney. have involved as students the "They step than the last. up to the plate [every issue] more resolved no doubt it will." and I have hope that effortIt is my will continue, know numerous students over the years through the school newspa- the years through the school over students numerous know normally Students to the student-run commit per. organization for and she notes that that sort of years, multiple relationship results in a trust words. and a confidence that is difficult to put into dents at the newspaper will undoubtedly continue to resonate with continue at the newspaper will undoubtedly dents them despite her absence. bers of editor-in-chiefTerravechia, said Aimee The Observer do," of the call of and beyond above went "She always The Observer. within our and dedication and she inspired the same hard work duty, will not be forgot - paper Her contribution to the and our lives club. ten." I have," said Timney, "because of "because said Timney, ofbackbone I have," that community spirit." community was something she cherished in her time with the uni- in her with the time something she cherished was community versity. prior indication and I was informedprior laid off and indication I was I was on the day to with the administration were But the conversations campus. leave and heartfeltprofessional, sincere, realization in the of impacts the involved." on the individuals have would the layoffs tant Dean for the School of tant Dean for School the the by employed Education. Timney, also in her fourth was year as advisor to the years, for ten university The Observer. newspaper, school dents, so no faculty or student servicesor student so no faculty included," dents, positions were "None ofsaid LeBlanc. any of that makes nine any feel the affected ofbetter, and as are being generous but we with severance course, any of will steer we positions are created, new people affected the who are qualified to apply for the open positions." SNHU could normallywithout produce considerable investments Board the of However, budgetslashing taking place. severe such university the forced which alternative, other no find could Trustees to assess certain areas in making the cuts. ning and the associated investments necessary we goals, to realize its investments ning and associated the to restructure," said LeBlanc. moved am extremely proud ofam extremely he Shabaz. Major, As a Senior Advertising began in September club an AAF ADGroup called and has recruited Hussain months." three first the just in members forty approximately as a has on been recognized campus SNHU also "go-getter." He hopes to share this experience with other members of ADGroup and is currently to the trip in February. looking forward as Advertising Age and USA Today, along with the other 44 winners as Advertising Age and USA Today, of Minority program MostPromising The2010. of other winners come from colleges all around the countryaward the 2010 as such University, George Washington University, Florida State State, Penn of of University the University at Austin, Boston Texas Tennessee, of and University the University Florida. Theof full list is winners at AAF's website. available

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black ------the OBSERVER News Take on the challenge Take Most importantly, the booth the Most importantly, members are REACH rettes each year. All students All students year. each rettes with included in the event, were Bright to "Too glow-in-the-dark out to given bracelets Smoke" nonsmokers. message the the that conveyed to Center is available Wellness and encourageoffer assistance ment to any SNHU community member hoping Theto quit. repre Center was Wellness of a new vestige by sented their office, theREACH for stands which tion. REACH, organiza Education About College Real ofHealth, consists students Wellness the who are trained by and are Nationally CertiCenter Peerfied Educators through the - The BAC Network. BACCHUS beganthe in CHUS Network 1970's in order to increase health on collegeeducation and univer sity campuses. host programs to on available campus to increase awareness choices. and promote healthy group this ofCurrently, students hopes ofsmall with is relatively Ifexpanding. are interested you please con in joining REACH, tact Sheila Lambert, Coordina tor ofEducation, at Wellness or visit [email protected] Center to apply. the Wellness ------

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Haley Webb asupr.com Wants you to Quit you Wants the Wellness Center Center the Wellness ThisSNHU Well the year The Wellness Center's educa The Wellness Another grabbingattention ness Center joined in on the American Cancer Society's Great American Smoke annual this Since the 1980's, out event. has been a yearly effortevent to encourage the nation's smokers break and feel a one day take to of effects the positive quitting. work a student As Sara Litch, will said, the day ing the event, hopefully be a stepping stone, starting with a manageable one as opposed commitment to day the ominous permanence usu- The ally associated with quitting. not only motivational, was event but informative as well. tional table in the Student Center Student tional table in the to approaches various utilized out to campus smokers. reach Many informativeposters and includ on display, objects were ing a jar representingamount the ofin a accumulate will tar that The in one year. lungs smoker's examples oftable featured how lungs compare to the a smoker's oflungs There a nonsmoker. handouts available various were highlighting many smoking and health related facts. "Cost of the was item Smok added which ing Calculator," spent on cigaup what smokers ------5 5 The last speaker, Alan Banks, Alan Banks, Thespeaker, last Thepanelhad a good turn they would be more prone to do would they is currently on a speaker Joe so. behalf ofHorizons New and no longer homeless. guided the audience through a Dressed in perception exercise. Alan encour suit, a three-piece aged not to the audience judge while con- its cover a by book currentlythat he was fessing with working After homeless. the Department of and Justice other agenciessecurity at a top earningclearance level, security a up to $170,000 year and being marriedand a half for 19 years Banks became children, two with from He suffered homeless. a chemical depressionby caused imbalance in his brain that pre - him from communicat vented around him. world the ing with For the first three months Banks did not being homeless, of he speak. After three months, for help and has sworn looked to himself be that "I will never how again."homeless One day, robbed in his Banks was ever, flat's hallway and shot. After an Banks was recovery, 18-month homeless again due to the over By this time, bills. due medical he had estranged himself from he managed his family; however, on the right track back to come means ofby counseling. out, with students, staff out, with students, and faculty members being impressed of effects the by homelessness at the end of the discussion. All panelists encouraged those pres creating and ent to keep main- taining as many social networks is nothing to as possible as there Accord mitigate homelessness. things are two there ing to them, to needed to become homeless: run out of money and to run out of friends. - - - - -

sinziana scoarta Whilein being homeless in After being homeless told third speaker, the Joe, A&E and Opinion Editor A&E and Opinion Phoenix, Arizona, Pirtle strug and for a year D.C. Washington Pirtlea half, came to the conclu- ofsion that "the face homeless his story of becoming homeless to a record ofdue both a mental illness and domestic violence. in Manchester, homeless was Joe confessing to New Hampshire, river in the his clothes washing to and refusing time at winter accept the fact that he did not to stressed Joe a home. have can that "anyone the audience "[Nowa become homeless." they do not know that they are that they do not know they do time, same and, at the sick not look for help. ofgled with a lack and a water fear of being imprisoned, as sit- after certainting outside hours illegalis around the states in 20 Pirtle also in homeless was US. he learned where City, York New also old who was from a 16-year that "[you at the time, homeless any to] learn resource don't have don't You to be homeless. how get a starter's manual." everywhere." is different ness PirtleAt present, is not home anymore and is partless of the board ofNational Coalition the on behalfHomeless, for the of for he has been a speaker which three years. away." one paycheck we're days] exercise, In a raising awareness on students two invited Joe stagewould they to share how react if him dressed in they saw on a and sitting clothes out worn or ifbench, in the same he were but with clean clothes. place, Both confessed that students not sit next to him or would they him ifapproach wear he were but if out clothes, ing the worn the clean ones, wearing her were ------

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been battling with schizophre prone as to becoming homeless of Pirtle global has warming." an illness are people with such ist" and apart from that "in favor ist" and apart from that "in favor nia and that the fact emphasized himselfactiv to be a "homeless in a humorous tone. He declared He in a humorous tone. being homeless with the audience Pirtle shared his experience of rights and many other issues. rights and many other issues. housing, healthcare, economic housing, healthcare, less people asking for less help with the organization helps home for NCH for 40 years, stated that stated for NCH for 40 years, Stoops, who has been working who has been working Stoops, Stuart as part as well of the Col on their cardboard sign. website opened the evening on an amus evening opened the of with Jon the Daily Show as "bumvertis such issues" such homeless people to advertise his Michael Stoops, Acting Execu Stoops, Michael Coalition for the Homeless, of part ironic that were videos when talking about humor even then 22, started hiring Rogovy, zons for New Hampshire, Inc. Inc. zons for Hampshire, New Director from National the tive presenting a couple ing note by bertReport "there can be stating, is a phenom Bumvertising ing." enon that started when Benjamin well as panelists from New Hori well Coalition for the Homeless as Homeless Coalition for the four from panelists the National

panel on both Monday, Novem panel on both Monday, the opportunityto attend the 10th. formed had homeless individuals November ber 9th and Tuesday, the perspective ofperspective the current of more about from homelessness those interested in finding out to November 13th this year. All year. this 13th to November took place from November 7th took place from November and Homelessness Week, which which and Week, Homelessness events during the SNHU Hunger events reach Association-sponsored Association-sponsored reach

Panel is one ofPanel staple Out the December 2009 December December 2009 December Both Naji Amrani and Al- Fran Kelly, an English as a an English Kelly, Fran "The purpose offair the Rawhani are associated with are associated Rawhani Imane Naji Amrani SNHU. while Osama Al- Arabic, teaches is pursuing his graduateRawhani degree while acting as a teaching Nabil assistant. Migali is Presi- dent ofHampshire's New Arab American Forum. Second Language professor, has Second Language professor, organized with the this event internationalfor the students years. past five all at the students is to allow to gain and, cultural university personal knowledge hopefully, of international the students and representedcultures at and outside way SNHU in a fun of ofenvironment academic the "We classroom," said Kelly. the all benefit becauseknowledge barriers breaks down and fosters honest, caring dialogue." - - Osama Al-Rawhani explaining the fundamentals ofOsama Al-Rawhani Islam. Web Editor Web

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Nicole dupuis Aimee Terravechia Aimee aimee terravechia aimee terravechia The final segment of the In order to display their In order to display common misconceptions associ- as Chris Islam, as well with ated tian and Muslim relations. and a open discussion was Panel All session. and answer question ofaudi- posed by questions the answered ence members were and in-turn in-depthall by by three speakers. fair showed me that I can create me that fair showed going friendships without half- There is around world. the way culture right here." international students cultures, samples ofprovided traditional clothing, traditional wore foods, in their to write how showed henna tattoos, language, gave and songs in sang their native The internationallanguages. at the cultural fair students were Vietnam, Colum from Yemen, Saudi South Korea, bia, Hungary, and China, Japan, Arabia, India, Taiwan. - - - panel opens ieW panel islam for Non-muslims 6 6 there is Culture around all Us Many students, both Muslim Many students, Thein panel discussion On Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 2 18, Nov. On Wednesday, Many domestic students on "I studied abroad this past ing in the United States. Nabil UnitedStates. ing in the Migali in-depth about the talked and non-Muslim alike, attended and non-Muslim alike, Discussion that opened the Panel International Education Week The discussion (IEW) at SNHU. "Islam for Non-Mus- entitled, informationlims" presented as about discussion as sparked well Islam and the Middle East. called "Islam Auditorium Walker for Non-Muslims" included all ofthree speakers, whom presented different aspects of The pre- Islam to the audience. sentation opened with Osama explaining the Al-Rawhani, offundamentals Islam. He dis- Pillars and basic the Five cussed religion. Imane ideas about the about her Naji Amrani spoke personal ofexperiences being a as how as well Muslim woman, her life has changed since arriv p.m., students and gathfaculty p.m., ered in the Last Chapter Pub in celebrate to Center Student the the ofcultures our international students at the International Cultural Fair. ofcampus aren't aware vari the ety of at cultures Southern New Hampshire University. year and it made me realize that advantage taken I should have ofopportunity the interact to with the international students senior said here at SNHU," "The cultural Kristin Moore. - Thus, a long road of Thus, debate According to US News and According to US News Sen. Christopher Dodd, the vote Sen. Christopher Dodd, the vote to open debate has been decided, are 60, the the yays "On this vote, nays are 39, three-fifths of the sworn and chosen senators duly having voted in the affirmative, the motion is agreed to." lies ahead for the Senate to either pass or bill. Thoughstop the for the Obama hopes President end before the bill to be passed of the Senate will December, but any timetable not abide by its own. one oftop priorities of the his administration. During efforts to pass health reform, it was announced that, before the vote on to open full debate the bill, all forty opposed the Republicans bill, and the Democrats didn't Sen. to spare. a single vote have "Tonight Max had Baucus to say, the the opportunity, have we historic opportunityto reform health care once and for all. His torydoor. on the is knocking Let's open it. Let's begin the debate." - Staff Writer

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As the health care bill was health care bill was As the As the bill was sent to the sent bill was As the According to CNN, the According to CNN, As the recent passing ofrecent As the pass Health Care Health bill pass nytimes.com under debate, President Barack Barack President under debate, reformhealth Obama set as Senate, it was that there decided it was Senate, be major to changes have would to it in order for it to be passed. According to the New York the Senate is determinedTimes, to significantly extendbenefits health to roughly thirty-one million Americans who are now cost would which uninsured ten years. $848 billion over House passed the bill with a vote House passed the bill with a vote of 220 – 215; the bill 218 needed in favor to vote representatives ofbill and barely made the just The 219. it with only reported in favor who voted Republican of Anh Cao. Rep. bill was the left As only seconds were eight period for the bill, in the voting Democrats started cheering loudly while the Republicans seemed to cross their arms. ring. ring. the health care bill by the House the health care bill by of the reaches Representatives to be stir seem debates Senate, the OBSERVER

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - - - the OBSERVER News According to Nivison, a starting Nivison, According to his point for opened room the was lecture, After Nivison's Feedback from the students and faculty in Feedback The format for these courses is something that In general, a unique these classes provide lecture was the shocking disequilibrium of disequilibrium shocking the was lecture wealth about think him to directs which world, in the ofand the precedents possible consequences this under situation. As a history Nivison professor, a goodstands that the past is always place to look Some ofto for answers. examples he included the of included the historic Tragedy in lecture his the a theory William Forster by discussed Commons, Garrett and later named by Hardin. Nivison Lloyd asserts that this example can be applied to many as global warming. such modern problems, The conver very lively. was which for discussion, encouragedsations that Nivison included many past examples ofvalu and the failed societies He learnflaws. still their can from we lessons able eventually asserted have that that all social systems extract can certain that we variables failed have The lec today. still as solutions to use from them ture inspired interaction, questions and intellectual discussions from the audience at its conclusion. the overall quality ofthe overall will not the classes be com- looking are always promised, and those involved them. to improve for ways and general discussion was course evaluations a common was although there generally positive, suggestion: shorten the time in the classroom. next offered classes Therefore, intensive the to p.m. 9:00 to from p.m. will meet 5:30 semester suggestion.this accommodate Beginning January classes being 18th, there are three more intensive Information are Business which offered, Systems ofSocial Environment 210), (IT (OL Business (POL 211). 326), and International Relations be furtherremarked may explored. Hoyt-Biagiotti a "jumping offwere that the courses point for us, gocan so we ofmodels into different instruc - tion." learning opportunityto who are willing for those to be and they will continue commit to the work, ofas another outlet developed stu for education dents. ------News Editor Staff Writer Haley Webb tim Callahan Courses at sNHU six-Week intensive intensive six-Week 7 7 direction lecture series dr. Nivison in New in Nivison dr. Hosts sla Although the courses are available to basi- Although the courses are available for students These offer classes a new venue The College of Educa- Online and Continuing in are courses hybrid Theintensive six-week As Karen Erikson, Dean of School the At a recent meeting ofmeeting At a recent Direction the New nent of to the class requires the students allocate about 10 to 12 hours of on read per work work particular In this iteration etc. assignments, ings, of offered: Anthro were classes two the courses, Estate (OL 301). pology 111) and Real (ATH and respon- particularly motivated cally anyone, course are ideal due to the heavy sible students Director of load. Brandi Hoyt-Biagiotti, Col the legeof Education, stated Online and Continuing more to juniors load is catered a course such that habits" and study a "familiarity with "healthy with Blackboard." are always their college "We education. to receive to tryand appeal looking for ways differently things she "However," stated. Hoyt-Biagiotti to students," Thus, need to do it responsibly." "we continued, tion began offering six-week courses this semester, tion beganthis semester, courses offering six-week and programthe again will continue on January 18th with three more courses available. classroom in the four hours spent nature with The online compo p.m. 9:30 to from p.m. 5:30 tory Ken Nivison had the opportunityhad the tory Nivison to address Ken in his class he sees type than the crowd a different of Instead week. rooms each to students, speaking the new professor his presented ideas and theories colleagues. to fellow ofDirection New explained, the Liberal Arts, the SNHU members with faculty Series provides with and ideas opportunitywork to share their in col- interested and anyone students, colleagues, In this particular experiences. legial, intellectual ofmeeting Nivison's Direction Series, the New the Garden: History's Lessons "Work topic was Common Good," fusing and the for Sustainability together from examples history and the incredibly popular concept of His sustainable development. lecture illustrated that sustainability should not be regarded modern as the conceptis, that it typically had to deal with this problem and people have that for centuries. Lecture series created by the School of the School by created series Lecture Liberal Artsof Professor SNHU Assistant (SLA), His - - - Everyone is affected by job by is affected Everyone According to WMUR, layoffs, pay cuts, and demotions, and demotions, cuts, pay layoffs, SNHU itself colleges. even is as affects, to these no exception staffseveral mem and faculty tract was rejected by the state state the by rejected was tract said. "I met Lynch employees," with department and they heads, are also disappointed with the Three-hundred jobs results." will be affected state within the a layoffthrough either or demo- less a little tion. "I'd rather have said Angel than no job," pay ofMcFeteridge Departthe state - ment of Health and Human Ser vices. been laid off. recently bers have No matter the circumstances, residents of New Hampshire and Americans in general are struggling to find jobscurrent and climate, economic in the hope to be little ofthere seems turnarounda drastic near in the future. "I'm disappointed that the con

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to meet his quota. forced to layoff employees state rejected the contract, Lynch was was the contract, Lynch rejected however, when state employees employees state when however, the $25 million would be cut; the $25 million would paid. This to ensure that was ofgettingwithout years two work nineteen days over a span over nineteen days work tract was to have state employees employees state to have tract was by state employees. The- con employees. state by that was presented and presented rejected that was alone. He proposed a contract He alone. during the month ofduring the October was assigned to cut $25 million was are as well. Governor Lynch Lynch Governor are as well. by job layoffs; state employees employees state job layoffs; by the only ones being affected only ones being affected the according to WMUR. and Human Services employee point," said Jeffa Health Peck, can feel completely safe at this completely can feel or demotions. "I guess no one "I guess or demotions. are facing job layoffs, pay cuts, cuts, pay are facing job layoffs, Hampshire, employees all over all over employees Hampshire, being controlled. Within New due to government costs not heading in a downward spiral heading in a downward December 2009 December - December 2009 December Networking Rule 1: Never 1: Never Rule Networking is vacation holiday your So, ask someone for something they ask never ergo, you, cannot give call to for job a – not when you and not conversation up the set Infor during the conversation. and to give; mation is free easy advice is free and easy to give; referrals are free and to easy Ifgive. up brings contact your And another story. that's a job, is what will that sooner or later, happen. a to startbrilliant time actively it. need – before you networking graduateyou Once and become a bona fide job seeker, people welcome to are more reluctant you into their offices to because these conversations have to is likely the 'J' word they know further guidance For come up. go to http://www.snhu.edu/ files/pdfs/JobSearchManual. pdfThe - 'Networking and select to Find and Land a Career'. Way What career. your all, it's After done lately? you have - bill Jenkins Contributing Writer vacation While you are still a student, While you many potential contacts does contacts many potential for me? My calculator that make It talking. are we Now 625. says that someone in is highly likely will have network this extended information and/or advice that or even a job for me, can lead to a direct job offer. have to be verypeople tend generous informationin sharing career if simply ask. "Hi, this is Bill. you I but ifI don't know know, you will be graduating next year with I'm science. degreemy in rocket starting to explore possible occu- pations of and I would interest to runreally like some ideas and get thoughts. you your by minutes 20-30 have you Would sit could when we sometime "Thanks and talk?" verydown and insights. time for your much the names of have Do you a ofcouple people I could other explo my talk with to continue net- that, your like ration?" Just exploration growsand your work to opportunities. leads you - - - - - When When If our So we Before you Before you 8 8 What on my Holiday i did QUESTION: QUESTION: ANSWER: NETWORKING (defini friends, twenty-five If have I QUESTION: QUESTION: ANSWER: In a few short months, the shortIn a few months, this startlingDespite fact, is the best time to develop your your is best time to the develop network? need it. tives. co-workers, classmates, relatives, currentformer and employers, and each etc., former teachers, of them how has contacts, these networking twenty-five of friends and relatives cannot offer friends and relatives reach should we why us a job, out to them? their friends and rela can meet tion): Developing and maintain tion): Developing ing personal relationships for the benefit ofmutual parties. both class oftheir will be seeking 2010 Where job. post-graduation first will they find it? On Monster. com? In the newspaper? At agency? a temp a com From Through their pany website? Uncle Harry? All of above the to search sources are legitimate however, Statistically, for jobs. the most profitable source is – Surprised? Data Uncle Harry. the over consistently has shown some sort years that networking, of personal is the connection, 70% source for approximately of jobs. and alumni do most students rea Two Why? not network. and most students sons: (1) a misconception alumni have and is, about what networking it requires more (2) effort than computer. on the keys punching know when we It is a rare event a who can offer us someone is as far as most job – and this people go thinking about in their networking. - - Clubs & orgs & Clubs Thehit hard news once will Rizzi and Freckelton "Therole is President's miss it so much." announced her deci- Fitzpatrick but CAPE mem sion to leave Vice the from different much are tasked President because you and overseeing motivating with are chairs committee what all the planning," said new President to Rizzi. "I'm really excited Mike on the new position." take their hands full as CAPE is have fun events with stocked as usual, For to plan and coordinate. more informationand on cape your check its upcoming events, calendar or e-mail CAPE events directly at [email protected] bers acted accordingly and accordingly and bers acted figured the open positions out The currentPresi Vice fairly. ofdent CAPE, graduate student as Rizzi, will be taking over Mike after the last the new President Brittney this semester. meeting the in by voted was Freckleton ofmembers CAPE to become the new Vice President. brittneylyn fitzpatrick - - - Contributing Writer amanda Compton

transfers Brittneylyn Fitzpatrick Brittneylyn president of Cape "CAPE has definitely Fitzpatrick admits that Fitzpatrick Her decision to search for for to search Her decision This past October the changed my thinking and the changed my she I handle situations," way be a always "CAPE will says, part of heart, my I am going to CAPE helped her learnCAPE helped a lot about management, leadership, planning. and event other schools beganother schools after she a to attend she wanted decided with a biggerschool Psychol ogyprogram. She also wanted to find a to school help her with in Psychobi her concentration ology She and Neuroscience. is currently deciding between in Massachusetts schools two programjoin their and plans to be on its ming board, and maybe board someday. Executive President of Coordinators of and ProgrammingActivities Fitzpatrick, Brittneylyn Events, be announced that she would transferringof out Southern after New Hampshire University this upcoming fall semester. the OBSERVER

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - - the OBSERVER The also Observer would The girls are looking forward If any questions have you Homelessness Week held back held back Homelessness Week Thefull week in November. of promote to help was events of awareness major issues two in this country and throughout hunger and homeless world; the ness. a thanks to special to give like for all his help Dan VanAvery and delivering purchasing with to also like would the food. We to us for allowing thank Sodexo collect money from meal plans. who were bornwho were month of in the Christ- last year, Like December. sung to different mas carols were who are residents in the holi- 6th, spirit. On December day the girls got to play the chance Bingoand just residents the with spend the afternoon with them. was a fun time At both events all. had by girls at rushnew to seeing spring and gettingsemester a great new group of their girls to help keep They are also traditions alive. to their various looking forward in the future including events will something they SNHU, Mr. CAPE in Febru cosponsor with Fish Wish and their annual ary, in April. about Phi Omega or Psi want more to get a little to know to contact free feel about them, at Mer Meredith Ryan President [email protected] or phio [email protected]. - - - - Layout Editor Layout Contributing Writer maura schulman Christopher p. swett Christopher p. thank you omega psi omega Clubs & Orgs & Clubs semester forsemester phi the of end Great a On behalf of Observer, the As the semester winds down, winds down, As semester the 2009, the 11, On November and 6th, 5th On December meal plan donations: chase food for Hamp the New chase Bank. The New shire Food Bank had a Hampshire Food goal ofmillion pounds raising 5 of food, and they met that goal Thelast week. Hampshire New verythankful Bank was Food for food donated. Thisall the part was ofevent Hunger and I would like to thank everyone to thank everyone like I would our Meal Plan to who donated able were We Donation Drive. to raiseto pur around $1,100.00 Phi Omega sorority Psi is proud of accomplished. what they have addition ofWith the new three the girls in sisters the past year, getto than ever are more excited new things accomplished and their traditions alive. keep along Phi Delta Beta with girls, ran and Kappa Chi sororities, at their a very event successful About Festival. Fall 2nd annual cara 50 people came to make candy mel apples with various stufftoppings, scare- their own pic and paint their own crows, frames that could be used ture season. as for gifts the holiday had a greatEveryone and time for next year’s could not wait event. girls gotthe the opportunityto at residents the spend time with the Mt. Carmel Nursing Home On Center. and Rehabilitation celebrated they 5th December the birthdays of those residents - - - - - 9 9 While the event provided provided While event the cal advice about the proper way cal advice about the proper way a suit should fit. great information to all students also enter was it in attendance, and taining, with both Gavin their pre keeping Marchowsky in students fun. Two sentations oppor also had the attendance tunity to win gift is a which one for George's, certificates, specialty men's clothing store and one for Ala in Manchester, store located in page, Gavin's in women's Bedford specializing This clothing and accessories. be event would beneficial to any a greathoping to make student job next their on impression first interview. his forty ofyears in working not many things men's clothing, changed. Other that advice have the men had in common with the included buying the best women afford and having can you suit body. your fit to tailored suit your a also provided Marchowsky demonstration of a fitting using SNHU student Scott Cloutier as techni giving while an example - - - - - Bernie addresses students in attendance Marchowsky Staff Writer Haley Webb With women's apparel fully With women's covered by Gavin, Bernie Gavin, Mar by covered appearances. Some highlights ofappearances. her advice included making an buying the best by investment your can afford, altering you suit suit to fityou, taking a friend to out a and suit, to pick help you be sure not for to "settle maybe," great feel that you making sure Many other pieces suit. in your of advice Gavin gave fit under the category of your keeping outfit simple: keep patterns to with gray, stick a minimum, jew keep and to or navy, black elry conservative. and necklines also that students stressed Gavin research afraid to should not be will they environment the work recep calling the by be entering tionist. from George'schowsky began the advice for men. It delivering became clear that men quickly same advice the should follow cloth in keeping women as the men have however, ing simple; than options and choices fewer to cloth when it comes women As Bernie explained, during ing. Keep it simple - -

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servative. and jobs: keep it simple and con simple it and jobs: keep creating outfits for interviews applied to both genders when advice each presenter delivered presenter delivered advice each seemed the biggestseemed piece of women's clothing. Overall, it Overall, clothing. women's clothing and Lisa representedclothing women; Berniemen's addressed women; was informative for men and was of Alapageevent in Bedford, the in Manchester and Lisa Gavin and Lisa Gavin in Manchester Bernie of Marchowsky George's workplace. With visits from With visits workplace. for interviewsfuture and in the dents in dressing appropriately Success event to aid SNHU stu- event Success recently hosted their recently Dress for Business Leaders of America and the Phi Beta Lambda Future Phi Beta and the

December 2009 December it all when it comes to interview business owner, Gavin has seen Gavin owner, business the helpful advice she gave. As a the helpful advice she gave. dents so they could remember could remember dents so they even gave out sheets for stu- sheets out gave even clothing she spoke about and clothing she spoke for each different aspect offor each came prepared with examples attendance at the event. Gavin Gavin attendance at the event. mative session for the women in session for women the mative - December 2009 December "We have done events in done events have "We MaryKayajanian, junior and attitudes "Their positive a great was event the Overall If any questions have you impressed with the event." the past with SNHU in previous There a lot of was years. energy coming from kids and the the leaders and to they seemed event a lot ofhave fun together." group leader of and this event member of the special events at said, "The kids who live class, House really seemed the Webster today." themselves to enjoy all of to play and willingness the sports had planned for them we every It's not very exciting. was that these adolescents getday to or their from school getaway others who all the house with kids today the Seeing there. live for also made me realized how many oftunate us are who have care of parents to take and help though these Even support us. that lifestyle, don't teens have them a House gives the Webster a family." place to feel like had and was a fun time success all. by House or want on the Webster to get more about it, to know - at www.web their website visit sterhouse.org. - - - A group of House children Webster Contributing Writer maura schulman With each game,had they a With each Wishinski, a chaper Dave games with the special events The small gymclass group. was in posters ofcovered different that sportsfigures England New out to the kids. later given were to pro there Radio SNHU was to encouragevide some music which to play, the kids to want not a problem at all. All was to hang excited the kids were older people and play with out games as such wiffle basketball, medley and a relay ball, soccer, a soccer dizzy bat, kicking with and shooting ball, jump rope, had a Theya basketball. even t-shirtThey decorating contest. the group by provided had lunch and got a break, relax, to take and hang out. ofcontest girls and at versus boys announced. a winner was end the prize player" The "most valuable to a participant who given was through- and beyond above went The Boston whole event. out the Celtics donated an autographed jersey to the kids Rajon Rondo a It was House. at the Webster great group of kids coming out a great afternoon.to have one ofHouse and the Webster in charge of bringing kids the very said, "I was to the event, - - Giving a little bit bit a little Giving

more than Hospitality websterhouse.org 10 10 As a hospitality business As a hospitality House is a The Webster of consisted The event a major, you are required to take are required to take you major, ranging from courses various to labs learningtasting, wine how to run to environment, a kitchen planning and runningeven an Pro In finish. to start from event fessor Monk's HOS 340 Special a group ofClass, Events South- ern New Hampshire University came togetherstudents to plan be giving that would an event to more than just their genback - 21st Nov. eration. On Saturday from PM in 11-3 the SNHU small gym,a group of students together with the people worked House to have from the Webster fun with kids get out and have normallypeople they not would get to hang out with. go to for children place who do a for real place to live a not have short period of They pro- time. a safe home and vide help kids some normalcyto have while a new family come trying to have together and form relationships. The their lives kids learn to live one com- setting, in a different mitted to structure and provid kind ofbest ing the environment that these kids deserve. group ofand girls from the boys House getting to play Webster - - - - The 2009-2010 induct tributions that our fraternity on and sorority leaders make and its campus the community. goals 2009 are assisting Omega’s with new member education for all fraternitypotential and soror ity members and to participate in philanthropy projects. on May 28, 2009, with the goal 28, 2009, on May of further recognizing the con ees include: Shannon O’Brien, Kappa Delta Phi NAS; George Theodorou, KappaPhi; Delta Phi Delta Theta; Palo, Kyle Kappa Gomez, Delta Joshua Phi Omega Phi; Dianne Jones, Phi Delta Psi; Webber, Psi; Kyle Phi OmegaKatherine Nicholas, Beta; Phi Delta Shaw, Keri Psi; Kappa Delta Phi, Bettina Gay, Phi NAS; Maura Schulman, Omegaand Psi; Dimitri Petro sian- Kappa Delta Phi. - - - - into

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phi omega Chapter phi omega Clubs & Orgs & Clubs Thereare more than 500 its charter SNHU received Order of Omega is celebrat On Southern 6, 2009, Oct. schools nationwide with Order schools of including: Omega chapters, ofUniversity New Hampshire, State College, DartmouthKeene College, Northeastern Univer nizations. nizations. Institute of Massachusetts sity, and Boston Univer Technology sity. the OBSERVER New Hampshire University’s New Hampshire University’s Order of Omega,Omega Phi Chapter inducted 11students. These students demonstrated greatof strength in the character areas of scholarship, leadership, philanthropy and brotherhood/ sisterhood. ing its 50th year as an honor society that recognizes those in Orga Greek Letter involved

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black the OBSERVER Mother, Mama, Mom, Ma, Betty Boop Mother, in the moment and made them all Lived count. Early on she learned to be strong sisters and mom for her brothers, moment connected in a life ofEach at war away because her dad was ofEach her focus us shaped by acts of constructive selflessness She remains the heart and foundation of a family as she Only those hands are shaking now turns the pages ofwhere she the books in focused tuning of travels an aging the phone to listen to mind and answers our dreams unfold how Ken pothier Contributing Writer only those Hands 11 11 Only those hands fed eleven, made a million Only those hands fed eleven, organized and a home clean and kept meals, folded, and dried, Only those hands washed, Only those hands signaled firmlywe when sorted the clothes hurts, tears, Only those hands wiped away out of were line or whisper With strength, without weakening and fears Only those hands encouraged and held our of complaint dreams those shaking hands turnNow pages the of a mind sharp that keep the novels - - - Creative Days later, Horus to a later, went Days Horus proud. felt He went the man was Unfortunately, small convenience store to pur small convenience he had knowing out that day made a good friend, who also happened to be a rather wealthy friend. Thehospi man in the allergic to lobster. the course, he got wrong course, the day the againfor to a meeting and went people learning CPR. The third despite getting week, the day correct, to the wrong he went for a cook- building and met on making different ing course oftypes Horus Finally, soups. up. just gave to but went some chips, chase wrong type. the counter with the On the other end of the store, an older gentleman fell to the floor clutching hischest. Horus rushed only to learn to his side, mostly Span that the man spoke ish. Using the basic lines he had learned Horus had managed to man understand that the was a heart Taking having attack. from what he had learned in the he aided the man as CPR class, best as he while the clerk could The called for an ambulance. Horus had made day, following the man a nice lobster bisque. Horustal gave a large sum of helped him money for having he did. Horusout the way left grin a wide hospital with the on his face, knowing he had finally done something right. - Creative Editor dillon st. Jean Horus

Eventually, Horus took the Eventually, He took a shot at being more He took Horus made mistakes. Horus made mistakes.

course. Theof second week course. that night in an adult education managedto learn Spanish a little wrong night. Fortunately, Horus Fortunately, wrong night. to the class, but it was on the was it but class, to the with making mistakes. He went He went with making mistakes. improving his many strugglesimproving in a programof sake for the initiative and enrolled himself initiative Ambrose belly up in the bowl. was shocked to see little Admiral little to see shocked was began to underfeed the fish and overfeeding overfeeding his goldfish, he Even when tryingwhen Even from keep to coated the page in thick blue ink. coated the page blue ink. in thick dentally squeezed too hard dentally squeezed and his hands as he wrote, he acci his hands as he wrote, more careful to keep more the pen careful to keep in the intersection. By trying By intersection. the to be cars that were coming through cars that were middle ofmiddle road the and not the one single solitary thing in the lead to him focusing entirely on entirely lead to him focusing cautious as he drove, which only which as he drove, cautious and faulty actions. without begetting more mishaps change string of his mistakes was incapable ofwas to attempting he operated. Unfortunately, he Unfortunately, he operated. enough for him to change how enough for him to change how his breaking point. It was time time his breaking point. It was time before Horus had reached on like that for a short that on like period of unfavorable It carriedsituation. unfavorable or into some sortstumble to of "To Horus" error, to make meant "To known for Enough them. that known Enough mistakes that he became Enough mistakes December 2009 December by: baby monkey baby maranda twombley December 2009 December

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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - the OBSERVER A sixty acre oval repeated A acre oval sixty com Carefully the task was One man found a good TheCould I not write…? Could I be a storyteller…? Last light of sun's rays ofAs a work art, in a rhyme Dreams and signs can show See them, feel them, and in the tales…etched Tell Creative snow covered ice. covered snow and over over counterclockwise began until it to look and over, rings in the concentric the like ofwood a tree. pleted, parallel journeys in time, he the same, close but never while his time on the lake marked I fashioned a dreamed a story. and in space and time, rhythm a path for all to see, out beat of until waves wind, warmth, it all take and time slowly water, away. be held only in mem- would day ofories, ofit, one who felt the the one who observed, and gone as they fade away. forever and spotlight clouds, break the one man's circles of time in motion… of words. light, and space, time, way… the sto as a warrior, them-live own ryteller, and pathfinder. For time…Hanta Yo…Go ward… - Grape Chewables Ken pothier Contributing Writer I could leave signs, in the signs, I could leave life sketch my I could etch ofread signs I could nature seasons the I could watch Could I not write? emotion, experi Feelings, Though and experienced Dark and lost in shadow, how to a clue leaving Never appeared a Out on the lake my tears for they roll down and tears for they roll down my carry salt of the earth. bank of streams and water's edge of and ocean, where lake ofwaves and time wind, water, them away. could wear but there is too much in stone, alone would and words say, to consume the day. in wilderness and learnon to live my own. my it's when knowing pass never last. ence, knowledge, and lessons knowledge, ence, lost in time. stay learned, would seen, not thought out, never felt, and only mine. in letting the light ofnever memory and time perspective and as pathfinder. way I found my a day having lone snowmobiler, and with some time a fresh coat of on. He circled to play snow in an outline ofthe lake the around Curvedshore. in at coves and out where the circumference to the meet the land reaches

a storytelling dream Chad Marden Chad 13 13 I had a storytellingdream. In observe,to proceeded I then of but for want Alone, a But for want of a fire to offor But want a means to been a good have It could longing with and I awoke If I could not write: carryit, with I could live it, of a blanket I could make it I was camping camping on mother earthit I was Alone, me. with father sky above but for the spirit of the ancestors surrounding me North, South, and Below. Above East, West, in knowledge the and magic Felt of to I wanted animals. medicine I a way. but there wasn't write, consumed with the need to was getand observations feelings my recorded, to tell a story. all ofread, feel great the spirit in came Dusk nature around me. dream and the I could not over subtle in the felt was record what and palpable lessons of the land. I spent last light organizing the campsite getting ready for the night. write, to way light, share, dream. In a life frustration being. in my tinged sorrow with I could not the feeling ofshake the dream. carry and heavy on, not put the load of feeling down. by:

baby monkey baby maranda twombley December 2009 December - Three Pigs Little December 2009 December Released in 2009, Robert in 2009, Robert Released feeds Bob Cratchit's family, Tiny family, Bob feeds Cratchit's and he attends Tim survives, dinner at his nephew's home. a establishes plot Zemeckis to its audience. overwhelming This brings the spirit of movie every Christmas to viewers everyone" "God us, bless where. (Tiny Tim). top 5 tracks 5 tracks top 1. bad romance lady Gaga 2. Fireflies owl City 3. Heartbreak Warfare say 4. Watcha mayer John 5. Half swift) derulo of my Heart Jason (with taylor *based on plays in rhapsody mayer John a ravenous man. Bob Cratchit's man. Bob Cratchit's a ravenous has son, Tiny Tim, passed away Scrooge him- along with Mr. With the harsh ending to self. Scrooge's he realizes how life, his friends and family much from mean to him. He awakens the night finding himself in bed With on Christmas morning. through his heart, spreading joy Scrooge donates to the poor,

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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - the OBSERVER The audience as well as the The as well audience Ifthis semester's missed you A & E A performed Marya by Sullivan, Breault and Chris Dias put Jacki girl on stage the never-ending best her with fights girl boy, likes both want boy friend for boy, also was Swift girls saga. Taylor Sync year's Lip at this present Morin's performance via Travis of My Guitar. on Teardrops Dustin Senor's "Nothing But a Good Time" by Poison defi- for nitely described the evening performersboth the and the audience. in the judges involved fully were performances, via "tips" form the performers being by or even or draggedinvited on stage to join some of The props the acts. certainly used were unique, ranging from roses and water lanternsto and mini guitars. The performers did not leave empty handed, as the the event the $150, awarded was place first second place $100 and the third the event how Asked place $50. Phi Delta Webber, Kyle went, fantastic. Psi, said that "It went one in, year out, it is always Year ofon events most successful the campus". a chance have still you Lip Sync, you talented just how to prove in the Show are at the Talent Psi, Phi Delta Spring as Webber, encourages to "Everybody you tal- their can go and showcase a good It's It's always time. ents. only more embar Lip Sync, like rassing." - - - - - sinziana scoarta A&E and Opinion Editor sync Contest sync Contest the 5th annual lip lip the 5th annual Hosted by Becky Scalera Scalera Becky Hosted by On November 12, SNHU On November sored by Phi Delta Psi, Radio Psi, Phi Delta sored by Lip SNHU and the ADGroup. Sync succeeded in maxing out ofthe capacity the Last Chap 176 students having ter Pub by attending one of the most popu lar fall semester events. Smith and having and Mike Bryan DeBlasi Mike Bouchard, was event the as judges, and Ted humor slapstick by characterized and fine irony. The true enter tainment though came from the 9 performances that spurred roars ofand pinned laughter to their seats for two everyone The that opening was act hours. of from Phi and Mike Mike out on The rocking Delta Psi, in a Thing I Believe Darkness- Other memorable Called Love. performances included that of Ghika with and Mike Young Ben which Seal's – Kiss from a Rose, succeeded in winning first place. and Emma Kristianna Jacques the runner-upsLundberg were with a true "Ignition" –filled R. remix, while Danielle Mott Kelly claimed and Christine DeLong the 3rd place of the contest with "If can afford me" by you Edum also Paulson KatyPerry. with his impressed the audience while R'n'B Lip Syncing skills, Jillene Marr and Cassie Couil twist liard brought an interesting ofto a medley such hits summer Doll's "Don't Cha". Pussycat as The"I'm a Barbie Girl" classic students were invited to the 5th invited were students spon contest, Lip Sync annual - - - 17 17 Woodard continues to continues Woodard of"This wave service learn- The at exhibit is still shown McIninch Gallery Service Learning Display line whereas the district average line whereas the district average In the percent. as 39 is as low District, 60 School Manchester countries are represented and 75 different languages and dialects are spoken. impact and impor emphasize the tance of the ServiceLearning devel it is with "whether classes, or handicapped adults, opmentally riding for therapeutic horseback Servicechildren, Learning allows their course to apply students never material may where they thought possible." have our campus is over ing sweeping not contained to SNHU either. the country all over Universities are incorporating ofthis practice curriculums. into their teaching highly recom- That said, I would mend any SNHU to trystudent Not only will out an SL course. aca and personally beneficial be it get but it also may you demically, that second glance when applying graduatefor a job or to school," said Woodard. Monday ArtMcIninch Gallery, 10 a.m. and between to Saturday 5 and Thursdaysbetween 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. p.m. - Photo Editor

suzanne lentell Suzanne Lentell Suzanne It was astonishing to find out "Service Learning is more It was a heartwarmingwas It atmo- that in 2008 -2009, at the Beech that in at 2008 -2009, the Beech 90 percent ofStreet School, poverty the are below students than internship stu as it allows to learndents while making an Thereimpact. are hundreds upon thousands of in the individuals greater area that are Manchester in students served the devoted by our Service Learning classes." sphere to see the photos and photos the all sphere to see and dedication hard the work put in to help students that these and groups individuals in various one of Woodard, Justin need. the participatingstudents in the Docu- mentary Photography course with the Service Learning component stated that, "It [Service Learning] to learnstudents allows in a whole actually participating by new way, information and theories in the they are learning." saying lamely that it will be useful lamely that saying Service learning makes someday. are you because today 'someday' three in the com- chapter meeting six chapter with sitting class, puted at awake staying in the ESL class, night thinking about chapter five because of the magnificentthat veryor met adult refugee we kid afternoon!" - - - - - the mcininch Gallerythe mcininch service learning exhibit at

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do we have to know this for?' by this for?' by to know have do we the often asked question 'What the often asked that "Many teachers respond to that "Many teachers praise about the program stating component, had only words ofcomponent, had only words who offered a ServiceLearning Duffy, one ofDuffy, professors the NH Food Bank. Professor James Bank. Professor James NH Food Center for Alzheimer's and the Center for Woman Moore Coalition, the for Woman Street School, UpReach Thera UpReach School, Street Woman the Riding Center, peutic chester School District, the Beech the Beech District, School chester puter Training Program, the Man- puter Training at the ImmigrantCom- Refugee dents have volunteered their time volunteered dents have Documentary Photography. Stu- Documentary Photography. at the Gallery are Sociology and learning component displayed in. and the communities they worked they worked and the communities had on both the SNHU students had on both the the impact that Service Learning the guests gainedthe guests more insight into lowed the reception, during which the reception, during which lowed "Do you have any service have learn "Do you A panel discussion fol- thoughts. community needs do you see" and do needs you community to share their invited were guests lery "Whatquestions: with two the ing projectideas?" on which placed in the middle of the gal about Service Learning. time to mingle and find out more program had guests as the as well served and the participants in the Hall where refreshments were Hall where refreshments were tion in the lobby oftion in the lobby Frost Robert opened with a 45-minute recep opened with a 45-minute brought their children. The event Thebrought their children. event members as well as parents who as well members displayed work, faculty, staff faculty, work, displayed good turnoutof with students Hall. The event had an overall had an overall Hall. Theevent inch Artinch Gallery Frost in Robert and displayed them at the McIn and displayed the students that took partthe students in it tographs of ofhard work the all Learning program compiled pho- between 5 and 7 p.m., the Service 5 and 7 p.m., between December 2009 December The Blind Side

December 2009 December yourmoviestuff.com - Staff Writer samantha Cohen There one part was of the Other than that, TheOther than that, Blind izes how bad the other side ofizes how there The kids who live is. town due to the it out alive barely make she gang and she knows violence, at least one. has saved slightly confus- that was movie from his away taken was Mike ing. do not viewers but the mother, Throughout the movie why. know fast clips of a violent nature are but it is very unclear. shown, the end audi when the Towards ence thinks they will finally see the see finally will they thinks ence away, taken was Mike reason why quickly too but this scene is played and is still somewhat unclear. a with audience the Side leaves and in their faces on their smile keep definitely can they and hearts, in mind when watching this movie in with the the NFL play Big Mike Ravens! - - the blind side the side of bright 18 18 Rating: 4/5 Considered one of Sandra Quinton by played Big Mike Leigh Anne (Sandra Bullock) The Blind Side is truly a Bullock's best performances, best TheBullock's Lee John by directed Blind Side, is a storyHancock, of a high- how class family changes the life of a famous NFL football player, now Oher. Michael Aaron, is a quiet uneducated lost soul. He is homeless and does not him keep any family to even have Thehe only assistance company. is from a family friend receives who helps him getinto a private other than but Christian school, that he seems to be on his own. (Tim and her husband Sean Touhy couple are a wealthy McGraw) While out one children. with two walking spot Big Mike night they aimlessly up Thethe street. kids so recognize him from school Leigh Anne had her husband stop a place to the car and offer the boy sleepThatnight. for the one night turns into an unbreakable bond, is adopted by Mike and eventually They help the gracious Touhys. and him throughout high school, also encouragehim to try new as tryingthings such out for the of Because football team. his size as his protec as well and built thinks he everyone instincts, tive be great,would but he is more of enough With first. at giant gentle a a however, and practice, coaching football star emerges. and the best -goodfeel movie, part is that it is based on a true Quinton Aaron is portray - story. just Oher who was ing Michael recently the first round draft pick for the NFL, and has been chosen A for the Baltimore Ravens. to play ofaspect interesting very film this do Touhy's is not only what the teaches Mike but what for Mike, They this very fortunatefamily. things for granted,tend to take but learn that some people liter They from ally come nothing. learntruly they lucky how are and goodhow to simply lend a it feels real- Anne especially hand. Leigh - - - - - Shooting Beauty Shooting Beauty is an is emo- Shooting Beauty "I realized that many people One of the strongest points in "I went to the movie because to the movie "I went The film has been shown at tional journey that many people could benefit from seeing.more information For about the film, to or how where it will be playing get some of the photographs or visit www.every the movie even onedeservesashot.com talk to them like they are children they are children talk to them like or can't hear assume that they "They said Bent. want well," just would you to talk to them like you else." talk to anyone the filmwas that these are people are they not a disability, that have This reiter was disabled people. ofend the when at film ated them one of Night, Tony photog the said, "My is not disability raphers, who I am." I was offered extra offered extra credit for one I was of Ryan- said junior, classes," my "I'm really happy I Keenan. Jean me a new though. It gave went understanding about people who with disabilities." are living 16 film festivals and has won mul won has and festivals film 16 The pro Awards. tiple Audience ducers of the film spent 10 years filming and editing, and the hard The off. to be paying seems work film in set to premiere2010. in April - allie trafton allie trafton

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Shooting Beauty Press Kit Press Beauty Shooting shooting beauty shooting "She really seemed to "She really seemed A & E A On Monday, November 16th, November On Monday, The film follows a group of Southern New Hampshire Univer change these people's lives just change these people's lives to use a them how showing by Brittany camera," said senior, Morgiewicz. "One ofpeople the take to tongue his used film the in Thein people featured pictures." the film had different disabilities of ways and different overcoming them. Bent had originally tried to photographs her own oftake these did but the pictures individuals, That's when justice. not do them Bent knew she had to approach She needed way. in a different this stories. own their them tell to let and so so honest is "Everyone people about the real," said Bent in the film. "They have to rely on just they other people so much, are." out who they lay sity welcomed Courtneysity welcomed Bent and George Kachadorian, the doc- powerful behind the makers film- The umentary "Shooting Beauty." time first the for premiered movie in Walker campus on a university Hall. Frost in Robert Auditorium the sponsored by was The event Office of Disability Services and CAPE. with disabilities and people living are changed when their lives how in front ofa camera puts Bent them. the OBSERVER

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - - the OBSERVER My Lady Four Mike Fisher (Francis), the (Francis), Fisher Mike SNHU As far as the hospi- Both bands pro are in the A & E A the guys and watch them per them and watch guys the form. [They] both really were sounds but different good. Two and both awesome were they them to have love fun. I would back."" ofguitarist stated Four My Lady a high that "I thought it was with show, interactive energy, audi- and verya fun receptive ence." confessed Fisher jocosely tality, by really welcomed felt that "We New the SNHU and students by got treated We Hampshire alone. brought to dinner a times, few and students], out for [by coffee [in New nights for a few bunked ask couldn't for Hampshire]. We more." cess ofcess They are booking tours. still currently on tour together to the area come back and may more informa For in February. tion visit their MySpace pages at www.myspace.com/myladyfour and www.myspace.com/seethe world. Contributing Writer brittney Castello Each band played for roughly band played Each a by attended was The event a was "I thought the event Brian Schwarz as lead vocals, as lead vocals, Brian Schwarz Brian and piano, guitar, rhythm IrvingCarpenter at drums, Peter and backgroundas bass vocals, Fisher as lead guitar and Mike Their recent vocals. and back-up Jordan recorded with album was and from Low, All Time Schmidt includes their touring experience Cabrera, teaming up with Ryan and many others. Quietdrive, Whilethe World See 30 minutes. "By A included the well-known String" and "Haunted" in their sure was My Lady Four playlist, Eat the You "Sometimes to play Bear…" and "…Sometimes the as "And as well Bear Eats You" I'm Somebody." Suddenly, good of number who, students out ofon their way the show were either trying to find bands or two more about the out some ofbuying their albums or merchandise. lot of fun," said Kayla Diskin, secretaryof CAPE. "It was cool being able to hangout with - - 19 19

minnesota bands at sNHU bands at minnesota bigcartel.com My Lady Four on the other on the Four My Lady On November 4th, CAPE Thebegan show with See land, welcomed the audience the land, welcomed to their unique sound and new pro The band's CD, new songs. Aaron Ankrumduced by and Mark Nash, was mastered by One ofin July. released just their on to be featured songs is set "The Real MTV's reality show, World." than vibe hand had a more rock has My Lady Four See the World. and Radio SNHU welcomed the SNHU welcomed and Radio Minnesota bands My Lady Four Last in the World the and See bands, The two Chapter Pub. originally from Minnesota are countrytouring the in an attempt of people more aware make to and promote their their music one of SNHU was style. the three performances that the two bands held in New Hampshire. tone. in a soft-rock World, the Samuel band members, The two Smith, who Cook and Jeremy the in We previously played a former Living, had that band gained popularity Eng in New - - This Is It After a few interviews with if So, are an MJ fan, you the dancers, the movie goes the movie the dancers, list ofinto the set the songs. to be Startin' Somethin'" "Want like smash singles by is followed "Smooth Criminal," "TheWay "Thriller," Me Feel," Make You For It," and "Beat "Billie Jean." the tour MJ fans, the old school five Jackson old an prepared had ofmedley included which songs, The "ABC." everybody's favorite set list also ends with a new song aptly named "This Is It" that had planned on releas Jackson being entertainedor liked just go see "This Is It". The movie is basically a concert, showing everything MJ that had planned Do not be afraid on performing. to be amazed! rehearsal spot in Los Angeles, rehearsal spot in Los Angeles, had work been where Jackson dance and songs ing on all the The is movie for the tour. moves another exhibit ofthat talent the going was to share with Jackson his fans. with However, tour. the ing with his the song untimely death, was on the via his website released released. was the movie day - - - Staff Writer dustin senor

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"Thisan It" provides Is Rating 4.5/5 a day was 2009 25th, June

the footage is from the original wonderful documentary. All of documentary. wonderful cal" directed and produced this and produced cal" directed movie series "High School Musi series "High School movie the producer popular teenage backup singers. Kenny Ortega, Kenny singers. backup with dancers, backup band, and backup with dancers, ment he was using, to interviewsment he was to the stunts on to the stunts all the equip- he had planned and was rehears he had planned and was ing, from his dance routines, for his tour. It shows everything It shows for his tour. insight into the plans that MJ had show. time before the firstscheduled captures much ofcaptures much the rehearsal Jackson himself, "This himself, Is It" pro Jackson in life ofthe the megastar as it TV screens. However, thanks to However, TV screens. vides the fans with a last glimpse him perform again or on the death there was no way to see no way was death there hard that after his thought fans every city he was going to. Die- goingeveryhe was city to. tour that had been sold out in Jackson Jackson was planning on a final this world. At the time, Michael Michael time, At the this world. King of from taken was Pop the day Michael Jackson, the Jackson, Michael the day that many will remembered as December 2009 December - - - December 2009 December Overall, Overall, the film was very Arts, and was offered the oppor the offered and was Arts, retro a one-man to have tunity exhibited at the that was spective Currier Museum of the Arts in has been His work Manchester. at the Artdisplayed ofInstitute the Museum ofChicago, Fine Arts in and Boston the Portland Museum among others. oftone overall One the film. the are laughing, and moment you are with presented the next you ofa sobering scene "friendly fire" in downtown Some partsare socio/political Baghdad. others are while commentary, - Despite the awk just plain silly. from varyingmoods wardness throughout the film, the odd- the move help to ball characters plot along. to make attempt Its enjoyable. war a moralabout the argument in Iraq shortfell the sil amidst The humor carriedliness. the most ofmovie until the the way final thirty seconds, point it extremely (for became which at of lack cheesy. a better word) - - - The Men Who Stare at Goats Creative Editor Editor in Chief Aponovich is a graduate Aponovich dillon st. Jean The film, based on the

aimee l. terravechia ing. Aponovich states that he states Aponovich ing. honored for feels to be selected the position. ing what a "Jedi Warrior" was was Warrior" ing what a "Jedi McGregor's to Ewan character (McGregor portrayed Obi-Wan Star Wars newest in the Kenobi one ofwas movies) many of the film's funny parts. non-fictionnovel writtencast has an all-star Ronson, Jon by including Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey in addition to Clooney for Theand McGregor. movie, the most part, is laugh-out-loud how Thereparts, were funny. too serious for that were ever, switches from the present-day from the present-day switches story ofmeager the Bob Wilton in Iraqi the and his adventures desert, to the story of the "New Earth Army" that Cassady was once a part The irony ofof. explain Clooney's character ate in 2006 by Governor John John Governor ate in 2006 by a became he In 2005, Lynch. ofFellow Lifetime the New Hampshire Council on the State of named New UNH who was Hampshire's fourth artist laure ------

Heads to rome Heads iwatchstuff.com 20 20 the men Who stare at Goats New HampshireNew artist laureate "The Men Who Stare…" Rating: 3/5 "The Men Who Stare at The American Academy tent with his mediocre life until In him for his boss. left his wife an to reassertattempt his man up his belong- hood, he packs Middle to the ings and relocates in Iraq. It war the East to cover is there that he the bizarremeets Lyn Cassady (George Clooney) him who tells the strange and tale oftwisted his military train programing at a top-secret at as such warriors, psychic which trained. were Cassady, Goats" is a bizarreGoats" is and twisted based on is loosely truethat tale The chronicles movie events. the journey of a small-town reporter,Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor). con Wilton was in Rome's Visiting Artistpro in Rome's gram soon will be hosting James New Hampshire Aponovich, resident and present artist lau- con A well-renowned reate. temporary still-life composer, be part will of Aponovich the Spring Program, studying 15th and century16th Italian paint - - -

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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - the OBSERVER As sort of a commerce the selling ofOverall, cas- Sienna Bronze Casket Wal-Mart sells about fourteen sells Wal-Mart from ranging in price caskets Ifto $2,899. $895 people do not urns to goroute, want the casket are for sale as well. has a Law Federal clause, in place that "Funeral Rule" it is illegalstates for a funeral home to charge a "handling fee" from a partythird source for accept They must caskets. the all third partyand some caskets the funeral homes are charging ifsame prices lower not some The business is than Wal-Mart. but doing well said to be actually yet. no statistics are available via online retail stores, kets has and in particular Wal-Mart, reviews, many mixed received the majority of being dis- which would you Imagine how tasteful. feel if had the Wal- casket your Mart name and logo on the side! So ifare planning on shop you Friday, on Black ping in stores about gettinghow a great deal on Cyber-Monday! on a casket - - - - - Photo Editor Coffins Coffins suzanne lentell

product line: walmart.com Wal-mart's New Wal-mart's So, in case you have not have in you case So, quite be chosen must Words heard, the "wonderful" store "wonderful" heard, the Wal-Mart, by, swears everyone sells everythingactually now from birthThat's to death. online store right Wal-Mart's has introduced their new line of the manufacturer by caskets this is Surprisingly, Star Legacy. do to company retail first the not Costco has been selling cas this. But years now. for several kets this is a product and has to be not. why say sold, so some may and carefully when marketing Per describing these products. imper this completely sonally, sonalizes the entire process of arrangingand mourn funerals ing the loss of With one. a loved oftitles - as Dad Remem caskets Exec bered, Mom Remembered, In All Privilege and Lovely utive cannot help but think you Ways, some people However, that way. ofcome from perspective the too much, funerals cost that fact the being ranked with caskets ofhighest,with average $1,500. - - - - 21 21 Another factor to be consid Although there are cons Although there Ifand are afford it, can you opinion missing your family and friends missing your have and everything that you studying abroad I believe known, is an opportunity should not you miss out on! ered is being away from every ered is being away thing familiar for four months. are able to gofriends with You from Southernor students other can but you New Hampshire, also gowho One student alone. alone, traveled to Australia went choice the best and it was said because made, she could have friends so many new she met going to a Also, while there. country that does not primarily difficult, be would English speak up learningend will you but a lot otherwise. would more than you associated with studying abroad, there are a lot more I believe college time one, is the For pros. through especially the to travel, Study Abroad program. Since it as afford SNHU tries to make it will end up able as possible, than ifbeing cheaper travel you are also taking You own. on your edu so your there, while classes cation will not be put on hold. I will getthink that you a lot more out of in studying an unknown there. than just traveling place, only you When simply travelling, tourist attractions, tend to see and possibly miss out on a lot of the culture. the challenge ofwilling to take - Staff Writer samantha Cohen After listening to students After listening aspect ofaspect going abroad, students Coast in Gold to the who went had explained there Australia lectures along with other types of Lec tutorials. called classes, who their trips, talk and present abroad? study to want wouldn't are quite there I believe However a prosfew and cons to consider. abroadStudying means much more than going on vacation, are a lot ofand there factors gothat very into making this One extremely big decision. importantcost. factor is the to make tries SNHU however The as reasonable as possible. it exact cost of studying abroad all depends on the location. For as other example the UK as well cost European may destinations as high while Asia as $5,500, and as Latin America can be as low more For per semester. $1,500 information can go you online at: http://www.snhu.edu/1373. Also, asp#Where_can_I_go. any of and cost flying the is there which other personal expenses, again do. depend where you tures were largertures were classes and while not taken, was attendance and small classes tutorials were in discussed was homework as if It seemed class. tuto- the more importantrials were than The gradingthe regular lecture. is also verysystem An different. a C while a P equals a B, A equals are passing you means and that the course. - - should you Go? you should should you stay or you should

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The are you possibilities endless; ern New Hampshire University. ern Hampshire New University. that is offered here at South- to make once you get once you into col to make once in a opportunitylife time abroad? Studying abroad is a is abroad abroad? Studying about the decision to study to take, when to study, but what but to study, when to take, lege. 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There spermhoused fore, increases the probability of conception and only sev- However, pregnancy. percent ofenty sperm actu is ally good sperm, meaning only percent of seventy sperm will be able to impregnate a woman. - - - evolution and sex and evolution Can We Just discuss: discuss: Just We Can 22 22 rear bumper mobile libraries bumper rear It is a Friday afternoon, It is a Friday a Psychol Burch, Rebecca Normally, I prefer to dis- Normally, Burch also spoke about the also spoke Burch Bumper stickers, regardless Bumper stickers, at the end ofand a long week, what to do are wondering you in a to relax. Some might throw while a nap, or just take movie to might decide they well, others, and on evolution a lecture catch sex in The Last Chapter Pub. ogy professor at SUNY Oswego, graciouslyto share decided her expertise in the matter with the on November SNHU students an extremely put Burch 13th. funny spin on what could have potentially been a very awkward the She discussed conversation. ofmechanisms cheating men, the have to seem women why upper hand in relationships, different men have and why According to her, uncertainties. greater genetic have women it when assurance especially comes to taking care of their hand, other Men on the children. to doubt iftend children the but women are theirs, actually that prob clearly do not have a greater also have lem. Women parental investment. cuss more topics in cuss serious this column. But with finals are on I need to displace their way, some stress and aggression on that end, To petty. something unseen let's talk about the vastly arrogance of bumper stickers. ofto say message, often their in!" "Look at what I believe me, of "Stand in awe Person me!" what rock I really don't care ally, what radio sta- like, bands you or who you listen to, tions you for—it me. doesn't interest voted - - - - Therefore,if every per Nevertheless, women can women Nevertheless, is a point I there However, If are measures pro-active go for a mammogram at any ifage, especially do not wait they they are until they 50. However, out of to pay will have pocket as mammograms are not cov think the so called experts are missing: there are in fact cases earlier agein the that are detected if So, bracket. these regulations who women 40-50, always were due to early detection saved were been overlooked, have would been able not have and may they Whether to be called survivors. cases twenty or two were there and sisters mothers, as such, saved. were lives wives ing money subjecting them to ing money subjecting if So, mammograms. push they the age the back, requirement compa hospitals and insurance be reducing their costs. nies will TheodoreMarmor, a health care stated University specialist at Yale that "Although on abcnews.com between screening every woman the ages of 40 and 50 would turnbreast cancer… up some the question is what the cost per harmdiagnosis per relevant is." an option is no and such ered by longer for feasible the average American citizen. effective, they should in fact be should in fact they effective, of instead taken The waiting. many argument lies in how cancer breast develop women the ages ofbetween 40 and 50. Some experts think the actual ofnumber found cancer cases in that age is minimal in women wast and are therefore bracket, spective. son's story is special then policy expertsshould consider every story regulations. when changing in is key all, early detection After ensuring more birthdaysand a commitment in the continuous fight against breast cancer. ------Staff Writer samantha Cohen

est protectionbest early detection, Opinion Many say that it is all about Many say surviMany breast cancer - Up until this year, women women Up until this year, saving money. Dr. Daniel Dr. money. saving head ofKopans, breast imaging Hos General at Massachusetts for thank early detection vors The earlier a their lives. saving easier the tumor is found, the Therefore, surgical procedure. and it all in ties with prevention timing, as tumors can grow and detec Early fire. wild like spread ing to womenshealth.gov. It ing womenshealth.gov. to to understand that is essential mammogramsabnor can detect cannot malities that the eyes see, If hands cannot feel. and the factor in is a key early detection fighting against the beast known is it a why as cancer, breast good the age idea to push back some requirement ten years? For ten years might be too women, Iflate. a mammogram is a fairly mess why simple procedure, a goodwith a good thing, thing lives. that saves appear at the pital is infuriated ance of according the new law, is "I think it to abcnews.com outrageous to reduce costs by that is saving a test taking away a large saving and number lives, ofagree And I completely lives." the Although Kopans. Dr. with is not at its peak, there economy are most definitely other areas to look to for cuts first, before breast cancer dealing with a test reduction. medical profession- tion allows als to stepand in immediately disease, put an vicious end to the without taking drastic measures. except to everyone is practicalIt who are examining this those issue from a cost-reduction per who reached the agewho reached of 40 were recommended to get an annual mammogram. A mammogram is exam of x-ray low-dose a "safe, the breasts to look for changes are not normal,"that accord the OBSERVER

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - - - the OBSERVER The problem is a ofmatter this is printed, By the time Opinion alive tomorrow. No wonder No wonder tomorrow. alive started selling casket, Wal-Mart are as they trying to capitalize on grievingthe of families their employees. sale has timing and demand: the ofstock a limited certain prod made up ofusually ucts, poorly which products, manufactured On a week lasts only one day. people are pres- nonetheless, day other each with sured to compete leads eventually which for less, could You to a behavior. violent easily adjust the sale to span over the a month, buy or even a week same product in larger quanti maintain or and still increase ties, of the levels sales while lowering the brain-dead, But no, violence. talking, piles ofwalking, - com post running cannot the show veryfor the be bothered to work them their same people who give profits. come will have Friday Black be and gone, you'll but I know to gotempted bargain hunting So I ask again next year. this time do yourself please you, and your and don't encour a favor fellows home stay Just age this behavior. Don't and don't get involved. shop online—don't give even them the pleasure of having these Maybe money. your money-hunters will smarten up after their profit margins drop a As for those million few dollars. ofthe shop who can't resist you room ping mania, I'll be in my same thing doing the essentially is only difference as you—the my when I'am done wasting that some degree I'll still have time, of soul to in dignity left my for it. show - - - Staff Writer Chad marden friday blacklisting black blacklisting I always dread the holiday dread the holiday I always The first thingyou need to And what sins are these season every year. It's not the It's season everyyear. on the gratingmusic holiday of nor feeling is it the radio, counterfeit family togetherness just some people tend to show extra pres- a few to schmooze out ofents and daddy mommy (although I could certainly do what both No, without them). ers me are all of the horror sto news in the to endure ries I have Friday. media about Black is that the stores involved know In Friday. don't call it Black risk get fact, some employees ting fired by even Instead, Friday." "Black words saying the of display in a stunning euphe- call mism, they it their "Holiday it? doesn't sense, makes It Sale." sound a little Doesn't "Holiday" bit more friendly than "Black?" It's an attempt to disguise their That's all euphemistic folks. sins, meant to do. language ever was and violence stores hiding? Well, greed,of Every year, course. I'm to hear forced some story a mob in the news about how ofput a impatient customers dozen offew con- their fellow sumer zombies in the hospital trampling on them the way by of aisle—most toy to the the trampled ones being children. Stream, New year in Valley Last was employee a Wal-Mart York, and to stomped down knocked customers. 2000 over death by Bear in mind though that my mother is departmentmanager I should not, a local Wal-Mart. at in my else nor should anyone to have position for that matter, Thanksgiving in tears spend my ifwondering mother my I'll see - - 23 23 For the ServicemenFor and as the Army-Navy Game Just has for the other, regardless has for the other, ofgame. the won team which Theand their teams, academies traditions, through their history, on and both actions and their of all teach offfield, football the us important lessons in school comradeship, spirit and pride, and good sportsmanship. loyalty, They the standard set for everyone else to follow. servingall around the Women in December the Saturday world, when the gameis always is played The gameevent. a special is an opportunity to promote camara and provide boost morale, derie, diversion an often much-needed from their regular duties. promotes camaraderie among duty per and active veterans it is the goal sonnel ofalike, the Administration here at SNHU, of way by Army/Navy an annual to establish Game-related event, tradition oftheir own reaching out and thanking members of the Alumni Association who and to served their country, have recognize currentwho students also served, often more have for SNHU to It is a way recently. all for not only thank them their service,to promote stronger but that helped ties to the university so many of greater to achieve us things after graduation. - - - John a. barrettJohn Contributing Writer At the end of game, each The pre-game ceremonies players from both academies players gather together on the field and to sing section, cheering face each song—as a other's academy each sign of each respect the mutual ers, and their fellow Cadets and and their fellow ers, sections, Midshipmen cheering in enormousmarching for mations to the sound of their Each bands. marching school's are sections cheering academy's sections in assigned their own behind the stadium, directly their of so that much sidelines, team's portion oflower the stadium the is a sea of blue and gold on one and gray on the and side, black grown Having up in the other. suburbs of Philadelphia, I have witnessed the spectacle many Stadium. It is at times Veterans a last an that leaves experience no ing impression upon you, you've many times matter how seen it. become Commissioned Officers and Marine Navy in Army, the and will be assigned duty Corps, Afghani- Iraq and like in places locations as other as well stan, Some ofaround the world. these lost their lives have same players with servingwhile their country, the most losses coming recent 2003-2004. between the grandinclude entrance onto the field ofeach team's play

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no mere annual collegeno mere annual foot Army-Navy Game was born.Army-Navy Game was 24-0. The rivalry known as the The24-0. known rivalry States Naval Academy in Annap Academy Naval States olis the Armydefeated Cadets, the Midshipmen of the United was November 29, 1890, and November was at West Point in New York. It York. in New Point West at United States MilitaryUnited States Academy was the Parade Grounds at the Grounds at Parade the was or prepared for. The 'battlefield' thing they had studied, trained had studied, thing they particular battle was unlike any- particular unlike battle was tactics and strategies, but this but and strategies, tactics both sides had studied combat had studied both sides were drawn. For many months, many months, For drawn. were was chosen. TheLines chosen. Battle was choice. choice. accepted. There no other was Honor, the Challenge had to be Honor, a Challenge, and being Men ofa Challenge,and being took place… autumn day when autumn the day first battle December 2009 December December 2009 December As a team, the Penmen led the Penmen As a team, this sad to see "It's especially of for the second award the Year year in a row. assists, in the conference shots, (a mere 13 in goals22 allowed SNHU games), and shutouts. also third in points and was third in goalsyear on the scored within the conference. said Adam. "I'm go," senior class sure all the underclassmen will agree thank with me when I say to given for all have they you look forward the program. We to next season starting off right where they left off." - - won the NE-10 Defensive Player of Player the NE-10 Defensive richard Kentish won the Year. Sports Editor michael Ghika

Nonetheless, the second Nonetheless, SNHU Sports Information Sports SNHU nered NE-10 Defensive Player Player nered NE-10 Defensive ofLam while honors, Year the the NE-10 Goalkeeper bert won header from PJ Burnettein the second round the stageto set for their quarterfinal matchup with Le Moyne. season under Hubbard's tenure a legendarywas at that. one named were Three Penmen II Daktronics Division to the as grad team, All-Region student Sean Lambert and seniors and Richard Adrian Schippers First Team all received Kentish also gar Kentish Selections. - - - - 24 24 Comes to an end in NCaas to an end in Comes magical run formagical men's soccer run ports Head coach Marc Hubbard Head coach "The of end season the Southern New Hampshire After a scoreless firsthalf Prior East Region to the and his men's soccer team saw and team saw men's soccer his their season come to an end on Northeast-10 22nd after Nov. counterpart advanced Le Moyne II NCAA semi- Division the to Tampafinals on in penalty kicks a 1-1 double-overtime following Final. in the East Region draw the heart and determishowed possessed," team nation this Adam. said junior captain Mike dis "Although in it was a sense the Final appointing to not reach still a great it was season Four, that left us with many goals to for next season." strive University finished the a record, season with 14-4-4 and 2009 perfor although the Penmen's no doubt was season this mance had higher team the a success, and a national title expectations in their sights. went in Le Moyne the contest, on a goalahead 1-0 15 with But with 8:36 to play. minutes scored remaining, Chris Tsonis his third goal ofon a year the pass from Danny Hernandez (who tied for the conference- to with seven), lead in assists But once again, the score. even came up just short the Penmen on penalty kicks. past advanced Penmen Final, the Southern Connecticut State Uni in the on penalty kicks versity first round, and then defeated on a overtime Wilmington in s - - - Every year, the athletic athletic the Everyyear, to do some wanted "We and Women for Women, were were for Women, and Women to primarily serviceselected immigrantsAfrican Man in the chester community whom are whom community chester ofin need wear. winter basic department participates in food and various for Tots Toys collaboration but this drives, norm. far from the was was that different a little thing and our students something participatefans both could in but inexpensive collecting by necessary resi for local items long winter," the prior to dents a Blanchette, said Kimberly ofmember department. the with pleased are extremely "We our efforts to and look forward donated many the handing over deserving two these to items organizations." - Staff Writer elizabeth bonin elizabeth sunday, december 13th december sunday, sunday, december 20th december sunday, saturday, december 19th saturday, wo institutions

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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - - the OBSERVER Fenway Park covered in ice Park Fenway Looking forward, Hutchins Hutchins Looking forward, on the team. But this year, the the year, this But team. on the to seniors eight have Penmen leadership and experience offer younger teammates. their to This and leadership experience play veteran the by displayed the benefit undoubtedly will ers their continue as they Penmen year's for this contend to battle Northeast-10 title. conference greatanticipates from things he that He explained his team. record to Penmen the expects oppo all future over victories a .500 winning below nents percentage suc compete and to againstcessfully challeng more as Saint such ing opponents and Norwich 9th) (Feb. Anselm who 11th), (Dec. University currently Eastern atop the sit College Conference Athletic that feels Hutchins standings. team the strengths the with season, in the early has shown SNHU why is no reason there in waves serious make cannot tournament conference the March. come the great match up between greatthe between up match great Years New teams two is goingDay a Classic host to ages. for the - - - - patrick trouve patrick

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Hutchins credits his team's his team's credits Hutchins Going into December, December, Going into However, this defensive this defensive However, allshowsblog.com early success with the squad's squad's the with success early hard to work to willingness game their the to and improve year's on this leadership veteran defenseman season, Last team. Carroll senior only the was Dave meo each have three goals three on have each meo juniors Bobby while year, the Bryant each and Adam Ziegler goals. two have freshman Brandon Bradley freshman Brandon Bradley seven with Penmen the leads Maybury goals junior Troy while 14 points with team the leads on five goals and nine assists. and Frey John captain Senior DiBartolo Ryan senior fellow ning all 1-on-1 battles," says says battles," ning all 1-on-1 This Hutchins. Ken head coach and startingdefense, goalten goals- Brooks' 3.11 Shane der certainly will against average, remain in the Penmen help the ing bulk of schedule. their prowess can improve as long improve can prowess are willing as "all six players and win trustto and execute, have Tim Thomas who won Tim Thomas won who have goaliethe of honors year the possibility the With year. last of ground on the snow and the prestige of park and Fenway - - - - 25 25 sNHU ice Hockey Update Hockey ice sNHU mike maloof mike Contributing Writer With less than half than With less of the One month into this 2009- this into month One With November at a close, at a close, With November The match ups between ups between The match season's games their under proven have Penmen the belt, that they can not only find the ofback also play but net, the as as well, solid defense some no more than allowed have they four goals in six of their first games. eight plishments on the ice thus far thus ice on the plishments are good in the for third place Franklin only with conference, and Assump University Pierce Collegetion of ahead in them majority the With standings. the of games conference remaining and in January played be to set tell will time only February, team Penmen veteran the how will finish in conference. competitive this extremely 10 season, the Penmen have have Penmen 10 season, the of a record amassed 2-3-2 Their NE-10). (0-1-1 accom east-10 conference. east-10 the SNHU Penmen Ice Hockey Hockey Ice SNHU Penmen the of proud be to much has team stay do to to work and much North in the contender a top the two teams are very teams shock two the Both are. similar they ing how towering by are lead teams Chris Pronger from defense, Chara and Zdeno Flyers the from Bruins, the both whom large their throw afraid to aren’t around.bodies The offenses but and quick, fast are both of Bruins a lot the have youth Flyers the while and athleticism run controlled veteran a more Where Bruins the offense. have is in net. Flyers the edgethe over a Emery, Ray The have Flyers goalie trying back bounce to rough seasons. from a couple The Bruinshand other the on eran leadership they have been been have they leadership eran well. playing - - - - - the ice at fenway Coming into the season season the Coming into

A Pinch Bettah defeated defeated Bettah A Pinch The intramural entire Brock Bossart,Kevin Kyle New York Rangers top or their York New Canadians. Montreal the rivals the by moves off-season But team their strengthened Flyers for will allow which immensely, 1. game a very on Jan. exciting Bruins Boston the very had high tops finishing after expectations in Eastern year. last Division the set injuries untimely Some Bruins they but bit, a little back of middle are hanging in the and should East in the pack the be expected to finishwith the The league. in the teams elite hand, did other on the Flyers, at the hype as much have not beginning of as the season the a mix by Bruins, motivated but of great young and vet talent In its quarterfinal game, Busi O'Conner's defeated ness Time Bomberz, 9-8. In the semifinal but 7-1, game down were they came back and defeated Infield of a score by Fly Right 11-9. fielder Carly Schultz had the go-ahead RBI. 9-8 in the quarterfinalsVarick's and Where? 10-5 in the semifi championship the reach nals to game. as a success deemed was season Jeff Time Business Clark, the Calkins and said, "Paul catcher, his staff great were in making as pos as this year enjoyable sible." Darren Marc Chasse, way, Sawyer and Matt Lemenager, championship the out rounded roster. Staff Writer Nate roos

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was what got what was us there." and more importantlyand more defense Michael Ghika. "Timely hitting hitting Ghika. "Timely Michael game said shortstop or bust," we knew it was championship championship was it knew we entire game. entire Business Time, who led the the led who Time, Business Calla hit a 3-runCalla hit run home for season, and third baseman Rob Rob baseman and third season, league with 10 homers on the on the 10 homers with league hit a solo home run a solo home hit the lead to undefeated. undefeated. teams came into the game the into came teams Softball Championship. Both Both Championship. Softball to win the Co-Ed Intramural Intramural Co-Ed the win to defeated A Pinch Bettah, 10-1, 10-1, Bettah, A Pinch defeated Larkin Field, Business Time Time Business Larkin Field, more rival teams such as the as the such teams more rival fans were expecting either either expecting fans were in question because Boston Boston because in question have these two teams play was was play teams two these have Park. Park. At first the decision to legendary confines of Fenway the Philadelphia Flyers at the at the Flyers Philadelphia the Boston BruinsBoston hosting be will one ofone This the year cities. the Years Day in an outside rink in in an outside Day Years where two teams play on New on New play teams two where is a new tradition in the NHL in the tradition is a new Classic. The Classic Winter Classic. NHL season and TheNHL season Winter the startthe of the come winter in New England though, with with England though, in New things that come with winter winter with come that things days. Those aren’t the only only the Those aren’t days. weather and a lot of and a lot weather snowy often comes with freezing cold cold freezing with comes often December 2009 December ------December 2009 December Sports The Monarchs, after enter after The Monarchs, the tie The Sharks would of end At the all day, the onto the scene with 7 goals with scene the onto and pro twelve first his in assists 10 gamesfessional and leads all in game-winningAHL rookies goals five. with a stanza down second ing the goal, on a 2-2 score the tied goal. Cliche Marc-Andre An backhanded Cliche upended from net the toward pucks two the ice surface. His first shot pad of right found the Worces Sexsmith, goaltenderter Tyson backhander second the but clear had enough Cliche by extended Sexsmith’s over ance at two. score the knot to leg Westgarth Kevin favorite Fan go-ahead the scored goal and goal,an insurance increasing surpass five, to total season his ing his four goals pre from the vious season. goalsgame late two with at 4-4 overtime. force to third in the over an uneventful Following period, right-wingertime David goalMeckler's shootout in the vic- 5-4 the Monarchs the gave Geoff Monarchs, the For tory. Oscar Mikus, Juraj Walker, also Moller Gauthier and Gabe as did shootout, in the scored Logan Couture, Worcester's Brandon Mash Ferreiro, Benn and Coryinter Quirk. fans of hockey Manchester-area thrilling two to treated were return The to Penmen games. 11 in an Dec. on Friday, action game at 7:00 at Norwich away home The Monarchs' next p.m. the at 19 Dec. game is Saturday, against Arena Wireless Verizon in a 7:00 p.m. Devils Lowell the tilt. - - - - - Staff Writer Griffin Spencer The Monarchs played host host The played Monarchs The backbreaker for the for the The backbreaker The Penmen matched the the matched The Penmen to the visiting Worcester Sharks Worcester visiting the to game second in the at 7:00 p.m. of The Mon doubleheader. the currentlyarchs, in first place in Eastern have the Conference, of some featured AHL's the Goaltenders goaltending. best Bernier and JeffJonathan Zat koff formed have in a tandem 56 only has allowed that net to only second goals year, on the 49 Stars with AHL's Texas the Thegoals Worcester allowed. scoring Sharks multiple feature center rookie including threats, Logan has burst who Couture, Penmen came with nineteen nineteen with came Penmen Pat in regulation. left seconds his second scored Greene goal of game the as Stonehill emerged victory. 3-2 the with record Stonehill's win, the With (1-2-0 5-6-1 to improved SNHU to while fell NE-10) Although NE-10). (0-2-1 2-6-2 arena the fans left Penmen a to treated were they unhappy, gamethrilling return upon their nightcap. in the alties, played their most dis most their played alties, gameciplined of season, the of out staying box penalty the of majority for the game. the Skyhawks' intensity all game, intensity Skyhawks' equal shot nearly posting Special Stonehill). (34-30 totals held were for both sides teams four chances in their scoreless The advantage. man the with only four pen with Penmen, corner of goal the William by 3:23 of at Toomey second the Stonehill two After period. Doug Boulangergoals, notched goal second the Penmen for the DiBar Ryan from helpers with Adams. and Neil tolomeo - - - - - 26 26 SNHU opened the scoring scoring the SNHU opened At 2:00 p.m., the Penmen Penmen the At 2:00 p.m., All season, fans ofAll season, Man penmen and monarchs share and monarchs ice penmen with a snipe of a snipe with right top the east-10 Conference play. The play. Conference east-10 Penmen the out shut Skyhawks of a score by pre in their 6-0 a consolation vious matchup, game of PAL/Stovepipe the Nov. on Sunday, Tournament Saturday's 29. SNHU entered game a short with memory of short matchup's previous its building upon while comings energy elevated their and that pressure offensive-zone of characteristics been have the all season. team took on the Skyhawks of Skyhawks on the took CollegeStonehill in North chester-area hockey have been been have hockey chester-area perfor excellent to treated Southern the both by mances University Hampshire New as the as well team hockey ice of Monarchs Manchester the On League. Hockey American came teams both Saturday, of day together for an exciting and professional collegiate both Wireless Verizon at the hockey N.H. in Manchester, Arena ------

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team after an 84-52 victory over victory an 84-52 after team over The College. Mercy Penmen half, second in the dominated shoot after 51 points scoring ing 20 of 32 from the McDade commanded the floor. game, going lead for 12 to nine 24 points. with all scorers 18th on Nov. play conference Col Saint Anselm against rival the defeated Thelege. women defen and the 53-33, Hawks was effort Penmen the by sive ofworthy record. a school AsharaSenior Carrington had rebounds, and seven 19 points Duffy junior Christine while had five points Cullerot Libby Junior assists. and seven win. in the points eight added over in a 70-63 came win matic against win time the on Bentley and freshman road. McDade SorrellSloane had 19 both Penmen. for the points team's the to ising freshmen for a returning makes players good formula for an excellent this forward moving season winter. - - Staff Writer Kyla Natali Kyla

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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - - the OBSERVER Junior CoryJunior vejraska Sports together, the SNHU men's bas SNHU men's the together, looks very team com ketball teams With far. thus petitive Divi beat who Moyne, Le like in Syracuse sion I powerhouse gamean exhibition this earlier looks to who and Bentley, year, NCAA dominance, its continue looks very NE-10 the strong again. cer once The Penmen out cut work their have tainly if but for them, continue they been, have they way the play to outweigh are to wins sure the losses. the Staff Writer dustin senor

Whether freshmen the it's SNHU Sports Information Sports SNHU class, or the team just meshing meshing just team or the class, ing just one ofing just from seventeen range, point and the three managed still get to Penmen very from the scoring balanced Stapleton, Tory Junior starters. Marcussophomore Matthews, all had 10 points and Vejraska in chipped DeSantis apiece. of nine with shooting his own, of seven a near perfect eight with line throw free from the four added Velez assists. seven points. Giant impact Giant - - freshmen Class making making Class freshmen 27 27 start Ne-10 play; entering men's basketball off basketball men's to a Great The Penmen next played played next The Penmen The Penmen would go would on The Penmen The Penmen started offThe Penmen November 22, 2008 was 22, 2008 was November cross town rival Saint Anselm Anselm Saint rival town cross College SNHU win. a 62-51 to shoot overcome to able was to win in overtime, but it was was it but in overtime, win to largely of because by play the who DeSantis, freshmen. the 32 ofplayed 45 minutes, the floor the from ofeight five shot and also added for 11 points five assists. Fellow freshman three was who Hanell Velez, of four from the an The duo played points. eight floor, had scoring win, roll in the intricate of27 percent total team's the points. man Greg DeSantis was able able was DeSantis man Greg to find junior Corey Vejraska under on an inbounds play about with basket Penmen the in regulation. left seconds three got off a three-pointer Vejraska to buzzer sounded the before gamesend the overtime. into the season very well, winning winning season verythe well, their first game ofthe season against Bridgeport in a thrilling fresh when contest, overtime one ofone biggest the in recent days Southern for the years New men's University Hampshire That team. marked basketball Penmen the when day the nationally-ranked snapped College'sBentley 46-game win It in Northeast-10streak play. and the later, year one is now and a looks veryteam sharp, year's this said about be can lot class freshmen - - - Child Please was first on Child Please retaliated by by retaliated Child Please Gongerz"O'Conner's came information more For Child Please to victory with two victory to Child Please two with and an extra passes touchdown also received and he pass, point game MVP honors. a safety recording board by the on the first possession ofthe game Gongerz O'Conner's but of control back take to able was gamethe 14 unan scoring by swered points. swered right a touchdown scoring half the before 14-8 it make to The break. at the touch lone half second in the down was two with Child Please by scored game in the remaining minutes with connected and Johnson for lead the take to Tim Miller good point. extra on the ofout said gate the quickly," able were we "Luckily, Miller. They pressure. their match to of a lot putting were pressure had on our quarterback so we move would we how adjust to last ball and on the it helped the victory." us to led that drive regarding SNHU intramu Calkins at Paul rals contact [email protected]. - - - - Staff Writer Nate roos football football

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