TheThe Observer VolumeObserver VIII, Issue 4 Southern New Hampshire University Thursday, December 13, 2001 The meaning of Ramadan, Chanukah A new face By Tania Arroyo and Christmas News Editor With back erect and head By Bindu Rai held high, she walks confi- (Reprint) dently into her office in the School of Liberal Arts. She ex- udes grace. It’s not easy be- The holidays are around ing the new Dean of Liberal the corner, bringing festivi- Arts, but Dr. Roberta Salper ties and a time for families to is proving to be an asset to bond and share in the love and SNHU. laughter. This month there Born in Boston, Massachu- are three religious festivals setts Salper first dreamed, at back to back. 14, of being a ballet dancer. Ramadan is the holy month Then at 17 she decided to be- of fasting for the Muslims; this come a bilingual journalist. forgives them for sins they Greatly influenced by her have committed. Chanukah is cousin, the first woman in her the Festival of Lights, which family to have a PhD, Salper is celebrated by the Jews. The realized women had the abil- Christians celebrate Christ- ity to attain a higher educa- mas in honor of the birth of tion and she chose the same Jesus Christ. fate for herself. She went to Ramadan starts every year, Boston University where she ten days earlier than the year majored in Spanish with a mi- before. It commences on the nor in art history, and later night of the full moon and ends received her master’s and PhD on the next full moon one in Romance Languages and month later. Ramadan, one of Literature at Harvard. the five pillars of Islam, has to Salper’s first job was at the be celebrated by every Mus- University of Pittsburgh as lim. Earlier, Ramadan was cel- assistant professor of His- ebrated for more than thirty panic literature. Later, she days, but according to the became assistant dean of the Holy Quran, the Prophet College of Arts and Sciences Mohammed rose to heaven there. It was during this time and pleaded with Allah to she created one of the first shorten it to one month. The Photo by Nick Coates women’s studies courses in Muslims are allowed to eat Children smiling aboard a float at a holiday parade in Exeter, New Hampshire. the country. In 1971, as vis- only after sunset and must victory of Judah Maccabee sacred olive oil. This could turned blue so that Mary’s iting professor at San Diego stop their eating after sunrise. over the Greek-Syrian dicta- light the lamp for only one blue robe would blend in. State College in California, Daytime brings their time to tor Antiochus, who was try- day. Miraculously, the one Since then, evergreen trees Salper set up the first full pro- fast, when even water is not ing to “Hellenize” the region cruse of oil burned for eight have maintained their color gram of women’s studies in the allowed. It is a test of their will by dictating people’s language days and eight nights, hence all year round. Christmas United States. power to control their hun- and customs. Many Jews re- the Festival of Lights. candy is the shape of a “j” for see SALPER, page 3 ger. The Muslims observe Eid sisted and fighting com- Christmas is celebrated in Jesus and a shepherd’s cane. following Ramadan, sacrific- menced, lasting for seven full swing every year with The white is there for purity ing goats and donating food years. Finally, a group of Christmas trees, candy and and the red stripe symbolizes and money to the poor. young fighters led by the mistletoe. But how did these the blood Jesus shed. The Chanukah is celebrated on priestly Hasmonean family traditions originate? Legend mistletoe has long been con- the 25th day of the month of came forward. The Maccabees has it that evergreen trees sidered the soul of the oak and Kislev on the Jewish/Hebrew overcame the Syrian army maintain their green color regarded as a sexual symbol. calendar. The celebrations and won the battle. The Jews because when Mary, Joseph In the Middle Ages, it was continue for eight days and finally returned to Jerusalem and Jesus were on their way hung on doors to ward off evil eight nights and end on the only to find the Holy Temple to Egypt, they had to conceal spirits and witches. The kiss- second day of the Hebrew in ruins. The Temple was re- themselves from Herod’s sol- ing tradition, though, origi- Photo by Nick Coates month of Tevet. The Jewish stored to its proper order. The diers in a clump of cedar trees. nated from the Greek festival day starts at sunset and that Jews then proceeded to light To hide them, the trees of Saturnalia. The mistletoe Dr. Roberta Salper takes a is the first night of Chanukah. the Holy Light, but they could brought forth green needles was said to give fertility and break from judging portfolios. The holiday celebrates the find only one jar of pure and and the cedar’s white berries have life-giving power. Snhews Opinion A&E Sports Index

Check out this Has security A “Sneak Peek” of Penmen hockey Snhews...... 2-3 start up issue’s Campus changed at Logan Manchester’s Civic Opinion...... 4-5 Security Log airport? Center their season A&E...... 8-9 Page 2 Page 4 Page 8 Page 12 Sports...... 11-12

Page 01.P65 1 12/11/01, 7:04 PM Black the observer snhews December 13, 2001 2 Inter-Greek Council Campus Security Log faculty forum

formed the student he was was upset and regret what I Compiled by Kara Dufour By Marcos Carvalho Co-Editor in Chief being documented and he did.” It was reported that the Fundraising–The IGC needed to leave campus. The driver was sincere. Contributing Writer holds fundraisers to obtain the Date: 11/30/01 student then stated he had to The Inter-Greek Council money needed to host its Time: 10:30 see his friend before he left to Date: 12/2/01 held a faculty forum in the events. get his wallet and money. The Time: 21:15 Last Chapter Pub on Nov. 20. Rush – Rush is a recruit- At the above date and time, PSO again told the student to The purpose of the forum was ment period held each semes- the registrar’s office received leave campus. He then said At the above date and time, to increase awareness about ter by every organization; a phone call from a graduate he had his friend’s keys. The PS received a call from a resi- the Greek community, rush lasts for the first month student. The student used PSO told the student to leave dent of Kearsage. The caller strengthen the relationship of each semester. During the vulgar language in an attempt the keys at the gate. At this reported that his neighbors between the faculty and the rush period, IGC conducts a to get his transcript— “ (exple- time the student answered his owned a cat and that the own- Greeks, and to address con- rush event for the purpose of tive deleted), this school cell phone and said to the ers of the cat fling its drop- cerns raised by the SNHU fac- meeting potential new mem- (expletive deleted), I want my caller he had to leave and he pings out of their window. ulty. The IGC executive board bers. The rush events are (expletive deleted)grades.” couldn’t give him his keys. Public Safety advised the resi- began the forum by address- open to the whole student SAS also received a phone call The PSO told the student to dent the complaint would be ing the following topics: population. and similar language was have the caller meet them at passed on. In checking the The purpose of the Community Service – used. the gate house and he could caller’s information it was dis- IGC-To foster fraternal coop- Community service projects return the keys there. The covered the student did not eration, promote the inter- are an example of the prin- Date: 12/1/01 student responded that he was live in Kearsage. ests of the University, super- ciples of brotherhood and sis- Time: 00:10 going to call President vise fraternal conduct and re- terhood on which the organi- Gustafson about this and got Date: 12/2/01 solve any conflicts that may zations were founded. They At the above date and time, in his car and left. No further Time: 22:00 arise. are also a means for the orga- while standing in the Quad two action was taken. Leadership throughout nizations to give back to the PSO’s observed a male stu- At the above date and time, the Greek community- community in which they dent carrying an open 18- Date: 12/1/01 Public Safety responded to Each year, Greek presidents live. This calendar year alone pack of Miller Light Beer. One Time: 17:00 Chocorua Hall at the request and the IGC executive board the entire Greek community of the PSO’s caught up to the of an RA. The RA stated a attend a Leadership Confer- has completed over 1000 individual and ID’d him. The At the above date and time, strong odor of marijuana was ence held by the Office of Stu- hours of community service. individual said he was a com- a vehicle stopped at the front coming from a room and dent Organizations and Lead- New-member educa- muter and he was signed in gate and a female driver asked wanted PS to perform a health ership. This conference is tion – New-member educa- but the pass was in his car. to sign in her boyfriend. PS and safety. A health and used to teach leadership skills tion programs serve to teach The PSO escorted him to his explained the new guest safety inspection was done. A to be used in both on-campus the incoming members about car and the student then policy. PS then told the stu- lounge table was found, and a leadership roles and through- the goals, history and prin- stated that he thought the PSO dent to move her vehicle. The trash bag full of beer cans. out life. The Greek commu- ciples upon which each orga- had wanted to see his parking driver became irate and said When asked about the cans, nity also encourages its mem- nization was formed. New- decal and that he wasn’t signed “(expletive deleted)” and the residents said they collect bers to get involved with other member education programs in. The student showed the drove off at a high rate of cans for redemption. The cans organizations/clubs on cam- last for a maximum of six PSO his ID. The student then speed. At 20:35, the student were removed as well as the pus. The presenter listed the weeks in both fall and spring placed his ID back in his wal- returned to PS and apologized lounge table. names of groups in which semesters. The educational let. At this time the PSO in- for her vulgarity stating, “I many Greeks are involved, activities do not take place such as CAPE, SGA, Resident before 6 p.m. and end no later Assistants, orientation lead- than midnight. Also, each new ers, Pub Committee, Student member signs a contract of Message from Public Safety: Ambassadors, tutors and expectations designed by the writers for the Observer. individual member prior to Academic Standards- beginning the new-member snow removal policy The average sorority GPA is education. 2.7, and the average fraternity The presidents of each of GPA is 2.5. Each of the orga- the organizations were given Like it or not, here comes cleared all vehicles must be During breaks (holidays) all nizations strives to attain the a chance to describe their winter and the time to re-ac- moved there so the rest of the vehicles belonging to stu- High House Award, an award organization’s goals, history quaint ourselves with SNHU’s campus can be plowed. No dents and staff/faculty who given yearly to the fraternity and accomplishments so far snow removal policy. vehicle is to be returned to its are leaving campus must be and sorority with the highest this year. The floor was then During the winter, watch original lot until the entire lot removed from campus. Rare GPA. The IGC also enforces turned over to the faculty and for special snow removal no- has been cleared and the snow exceptions will be made on a academic standards to keep advisors for questions. tices posted around campus removal machinery is gone. case-by-case basis. their members in good aca- In all, the forum went well, instructing resident motor- Following snow removal In the morning following demic standing. with all those who attended ists where and when to move operations, all vehicles must snow removal in the resident ·Anyone interested in join- saying that the information their vehicles. This is your be returned to the properly student lots, commuting stu- ing a Greek organization must they received was an insight- responsibility. Public Safety designated lots by 5 p.m. Any dents, staff and faculty will have a minimum GPA of 2.0, ful look into the make-up of cannot possibly contact ev- vehicles hampering snow re- find their usual parking spaces and those wishing to hold of- the various Greek organiza- ery student each time we moval will be towed at the filled with resident students. fice must maintain a 2.5. tions. Due to the success of the plow. owners’ expense. This may When this occurs, ample park- ·If a new-members’ class forum, the IGC has decided to In the event of a snow- include vehicles left on cam- ing may be found by driving cumulative GPA falls below a repeat the forum on a yearly storm, parking lots 1, 2, 3, pus while their owners are deeper into the interior of the 2.0, that organization is put basis in order to keep the fac- 12, 15 & 16 will be plowed away, so please leave your campus. on probation. If the situation ulty well informed on the ac- first, starting at 11:30 p.m. By keys with a trusted friend. Things should return to does not improve, that orga- tivities of the Greeks. Next the next evening, once lots 1, Watch for special postings and normal on the following day. nization will not be allowed to semester’s forum will be Jan. 2, 3, 12, 15 & 16 have been voice mail. Thank you from your Pub- have a pledge class the follow- 17, 12:30 p.m., in the Pub. lic Safety Department ing semester.

Page 02.P65 1 12/11/01, 7:04 PM Thursday, December 13, 2001 THE OBSERVER snhews 3

Renewal of faith that connects SNHU partners with non-profit By Tania Arroyo agencies for its work-study students News Editor The table settings were as Encouraging students to American Red Cross, Boys and elegant as those who sat give back to the community, Girls Club of Manchester, around the tables. The ages SNHU is targeting non-profit Community Services Council were varied. From sopho- service organizations for its of N.H., Manchester Historic mores in high school to sec- off-campus work-study pro- Association, New Horizons ond year PhDs to members of gram. for New Hampshire, Salvation the SNHU Continuum, all Through the federally Army and YMCA of Greater grappled with the question funded work-study program, Manchester. Examples of po- “What connects us?” at a din- students with a work-study sitions available include Photo by Debra Briggs ner on Nov. 27 in the Func- award may be compensated Learning Center Supervisor, Many topics were discussed at the Human Race dinner, for their time and effort spent Computer Lab Supervisor, tion Room. Most important including Sept. 11 was the ways the community off campus assisting commu- Data Resource Specialist, Pub- nity service organizations. lic Relations Assistant, Re- needs to connect in the after- ing horrors,” said Malombe someone.” Most described Area-agencies—in coop- search Assistant, Kitchen Prep math of the Sept. 11 events. referring to the recent terror- feeling fear and anxiety over eration with SNHU—provide Assistant, Mentor/Tutor, Life- The evening began with a ist attacks. She spoke of what was to come, fear seem- work-study students with real- guard and Youth and Adult welcome by Professor Eleanor change in the sense of secu- ing to be the general consen- world job experience, while Sports Coordinator. Dunfey Freiburger. “We have rity here as well as in Nairobi. sus. the university provides com- For additional infor- come to think tonight of what Unlike the United States, As the evening continued, pensation. The community mation, contact Corey connects us,” she said, “and of Nairobi didn’t have support what initially may have begun service organizations include Hall at 645-9645. all that connects us, music groups and life literally ended as strangers sitting in an awk- comes to the foreground.” for many of the inhabitants. ward silence became an ani- After those words of introduc- Because there were few if any mated, sometimes raucous Students can now enjoy the tion, the Manchester Memo- government or volunteer ser- group of friends. Even after Currier Gallery of Arts rial Chorus sang “Prayer of the vices, families of victims the meals were eaten and 7 Children,” a song concerning never recovered their lives p.m. came, many remained, The SNHU community can may use the institutional the thoughts of children dur- after the tragedy. She said, “I not wanting discussions to now enjoy the many re- membership at any time by ing war. Many were visibly didn’t know anyone [victims] end. sources The Currier Gallery of presenting a valid school ID affected by the lyrics. from Sept. 11, but the pain was Sharing dread but also hope Arts has to offer by simply at the Visitor Services desk Professor Dunfey Frei- real.” She called on those in for renewal of faith in human- showing their school IDs, when entering the museum. If burger, next called on Dr. attendance to “build a bridge ity came to be what con- thanks to the university’s re- visiting as a class, please Joyce Malombe, a professor and not sever a relationship.” nected the participants. While cent institutional member- schedule the visit through the in the SNHU Community Eco- With Malombe’s words re- the world’s conflicts were not ship. Institutional member- School of Tours, even if you nomic Developmental pro- verberating, the hosts at each resolved, many felt conversa- ship provides unlimited ac- aren’t having a formal guided gram. Malombe’s reflections table asked two questions, tion was the first step in re- cess to the galleries, but does tour. There’s no charge to in- were relevant to the topic of each in reference to coping building trust. not provide admission to the stitutional members for the night particularly be- after the terrorist attacks: The event was sponsored Zimmerman House, admis- bringing a class on a self-tour. cause she was in Nairobi, “Give an example of a feeling by Jane Glennan, Director of sion to special ticketed exhibi- For additional information, Kenya, during the bombing of you had in the aftermath and, The SNHU Educational Con- tors, or admission to member contact Jane Dixon at the Cur- the American embassy in secondly, how you shared, tinuum, and by the SNHU Hu- receptions. rier Gallery of Arts at 603- 1998. “For me, this was reliv- explained that feeling to man Rights Association. SNHU’s staff and students 669-6144 x. 120

The day the smoke died Spanish literature and culture SALPER, continued from and Caribbean literature and was asked why it appears that says that if a citizen is of age page 1 culture. She has also pub- By Jessica DeAngelo and everyone is smoking these (18) then he or she can smoke Soon after, she became as- lished two books on the Span- days, she responded with“ legally. You can’t just take Mariel J. Mabardy sociate professor of humani- ish writer Ramon Valle- Smoking laws have changed so that away,” he said. Nicholas Staff Writers ties at State University of N.Y., Inclan and two anthologies people are pushed outside or King, a junior English litera- Old Westbury campus. In one on cultural studies and It was a typical day in the into designated areas to ture major, said, “People who 1975 she traveled to Washing- the other on women’s studies. United States on Thursday, smoke, which creates an im- advocate non-smoking are ha- ton D.C. to the Institute of According to Salper, stu- Nov. 15. That is, if millions of age that more people smoke.” rassers and they are infring- Policy Studies where she di- dents can expect “new faculty Americans trying to quit However, over the past eight ing on our constitutional rected the Latin American this year in communication, smoking for one day is typi- years, regular daily college rights.” Unit. Also in D.C., during the English, philosophy and psy- cal. Why were millions of smokers have significantly Non-smokers can get just as mid 80’s she taught at John chology.” Currently, in the people trying to quit smok- dropped in number. fired up about having a Hopkins in its School of Ad- School of Liberal Arts under- ing? The answer is simple: Although the main goal of smoke-free dorm on campus. vanced International Studies. graduate program, there are Nov. 15 was the Great Ameri- the great American smoke- Nicole Corvini, a junior com- Before coming to SNHU, 12 majors and 15 minors, the can Smoke-Out. SNHU was no out in the US is to help people munication major, said, “I Salper was the director of the environmental science minor exception to this so-called quit smoking; the main goal would definitely live in a School of Humanities and So- being the newest addition to “holiday.” Just outside the here at SNHU was not only smoke-free dorm. I wouldn’t cial Sciences at Pennsylvania the curriculum effective snack bar from 10 a.m. to 2 helping students quit, but also want to live with someone who State, Erie, Pennsylvania. 2002. p.m., the Wellness Center staff to get support for a smoke- smokes. People that smoke Besides these accomplish- The future of the School of was armed with an assort- free dorm. At the Wellness smell like butts, and I feel that ments, Salper has published Liberal Arts is bright and ment of gum, lollipops and Center table there were peti- I would be better off living many articles on women’s Roberta Salper’s presence informational pamphlets to tions for students and staff to with people that shared the studies, early 20-century adds much luster. help students and staff quit sign if they supported the es- same beliefs as I do.” April smoking. tablishment of a smoke-free Gancarz, a senior business According to Sara dorm and whether or not the education major, said, “ I sup- Wilson, Director of the students would live there. port having a smoke-free CLASSIFIEDS Wellness Center, “The goals of Smokers as well as non- dorm on campus, but I don’t Fraternities – Sororities – Clubs – Student Groups today are to reinforce the ‘So- smokers felt passionately think I would live there. I feel Earn $1000-$2000 this quarter with the easy cial Norm’ majority that three about the issue. Kevin Keller, that it is important to give stu- Campusfundraiser.com three-hour fundraising event. No sales out of five students don’t a sophomore marketing ma- dents the option.” required. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! smoke, and to gain student jor, doesn’t feel so kindly The Great American and staff support for a non- about the university institut- Smoke-Out was a success Spring Break with STS, America’s #1 Student Tour Operator. smoking dorm.” A recent sur- ing a smoke-free dorm. “No overall. Many students and vey given by the Wellness way should there be a smoke- faculty signed the petitions Promote trips on-campus, earn cash and free trips. Info/ Center stated that six out of free dorm. Each room should and learned about the benefits Reservations 1-800-648-4849 www.ststravel.com. 10 students believe there be decided by the roommates of quitting smoking. It is an should be a smoke-free dorm. that live there whether the ongoing struggle but with the #1 Spring Break Vacations! Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas & The survey also indicated that room should be smoke-free or Wellness Center’s support, Florida. Book Early & get free meal plan. Earn cash & Go a higher percentage of stu- not. By implementing a many more SNHU students Free! Now hiring Campus Reps. 1-800-234-7007 dents coming into college smoke-free dorm violates our and staff just might kick their don’t smoke. When Wilson rights as students. By law, it habit. endlesssummertours.com

Page 03.p65 1 12/11/01, 7:05 PM the observer opinion december 13, 2001 4

Little change in security Letter to the Editor By Jennifer Hughes Copy Editor In response to “Remembering the golden rule” by Tania Arroyo in Issue 3 The night before I was to fly an American Airlines jetliner Thank you for your article I especially liked the part of to Denver, CO, I was a little reminding everyone about the article where you stated nervous, regardless of the fact being polite and courteous to that the worker involved that everyone was explaining your elders. I agree totally could have been your mother. “There’s no safer time to fly.” with you. I think sometimes I love my mother very much. But as a passenger arriving at students forget that the people I respect her for being the Logan Airport you might not at the cash register are only wonderful, kind and thought- know it. doing their jobs. They have ful person that she is. She can At 4 a.m. on Dec. 1, I walked no control over the pricing or make you laugh even on the into a mess in terminal B. Be- the portions allowed to stu- worst of days. She loves her cause there’s no longer any dents. If there is a problem, it job because she gets to meet skycap check-in, lines should be taken to the super- all the students. She says stretched for what seemed visor of the department. that’s what keeps her young. like miles. People everywhere As an employee of the col- So, thanks for being polite. were confused and irritated, lege, I have found that most Next time you go to the caf- many wondering out loud students follow this golden eteria, keep that golden rule whether they were even in the rule. However, there are al- in mind, and be very nice to right line. National Guard sol- ways those who feel the need that cashier. The little one diers wandered around, ran- to appear macho. If only they everybody loves so much is domly checking ID’s. Airport realized how really ignorant my mother. workers were stressed as well, they looked and how their be- yelling for people to move, havior can hurt the feelings of Sue Grenier trying to create some sem- an innocent person. Switchboard Operator blance of organization. We approached the ticket- ing counter. I waited to see CORRECTIONS FROM ISSUE 3 what would be different, what The Observer would like to apologize for the following security measures had mistakes: changed. Nothing. The atten- dant checked our ID’s, tagged Photo by Jennifer Hughes The extremely small size of the women’s basketball picture. our bags, and we were New signs are poted in various airports explaining new It was not realized it was going to be printed so small. through. We then passed security procedures. through a security checkpoint The pink sports box on the front page, the pink voices and where armed soldiers skinned as well, replied that he faces question box, and the miscoloring of the sports mast- checked our ID’s a second At O’ Hare1, the scene was also would have gladly com- head on the last page. time, comparing them to the much less chaotic. Signs plied with a search. names on our tickets. At the posted everywhere warned Once in Denver I spoke to a The caption for the hockey team. Only Nick Ianniello, Steve metal detectors, everything passengers of items not al- woman working at the Ameri- Acropolis, Nick Nugent are captains. had to come out of our pock- lowed on board. Once again, can Airlines baggage service ets and onto the x-ray belt. I uniformed soldiers walked counter. I asked her what The mispelling of the following names: was randomly chosen for a about. As we waited in line to changes she has seen and felt Darren Catalano search. The female security board at the gate, we watched as a result of recent upsurges Monika Gullatt guard asked me to take off my as an olive-skinned man’s bag in airport security. Brian Holland shoes, jacket and sweater, was thoroughly searched be- “I know they check ID’s at Brendan O’Connor which were then placed on the fore he was allowed to board. every point now, and I’ve belt as well. After the search, He stood to the side calmly seen [airport security] check- our ID’s were checked again. and smiled and thanked the ing people’s bags here and SUBMISSIONS By this time, there were fewer security guard when he was there,” she said. The Observer welcomes letters up to 500 words. people, and the airport through. I asked my friend if When asked if she felt the All submissions must include the author’s name and seemed less like a mob scene. he thought the man was new security measures were At the gate, our ID’s were searched because of his ap- an improvement, she said, phone number. Make submissions to The Observer, checked yet again, and we pearance. “Of course,” he “The army presence makes me 2500 North River Rd., Manchester, NH 03016; via boarded the plane to our first said. I wondered if the man feel safer, actually but even fax at 629-4692; or by e-mail to: destination at Chicago O’ Hare felt singled out. My friend, though I work here, I think Airport. who is Colombian and dark- security could be better.” [email protected]. The Observer re- serves the right to edit any submission. Procrastination: Paying for it in the end worried about falling behind. our morning classes some- By Monika Gullatt I was expecting many assign- times. I don’t even know how Anyone Interested? Staff Writer ments, requiring my reading I survived high school with five books in one week, and so waking up at 6:30 a.m. If you would like to join our staff The semester is al- on. Since I didn’t become Next semester, I will do please attend a weekly meeting most over. For most of us, it overwhelmed by the work, I things differently by not slack- on Thursdays at 1p.m. in the con- means going home, away from acquired bad habits and soon ing off, because we all know the daily stress many of us began to procrastinate. I we pay for it at the end. But I ference room across from the Last face here. don’t know how many times I also think it’s good to go Chapter Pub. Prospective mem- Looking back on the begin- used the line “I’ll start that in through that stage and learn ning of the year, I personally five minutes” or “I’ll do it to- from it. So for those of you bers can also contact us by phone thought the workload was morrow since I have all who are procrastinators just at 645-9669 or e-mail at overrated. I was looking for- week.” And let’s not forget like me, old habits are hard to [email protected] ward to college, but I also how hard it was to make it to fix, but it’s worth trying.

Page 04.P65 1 12/11/01, 6:06 PM Thursday, December 13, 2001 THE OBSERVER opinion 5 TheThe ObserverObserver Editors’ Note: The Student Newspaper at Southern New Hampshire University As indicated in the last issue, Geoff Morgan has left ♦ Est. 1932 ♦ Volume VIII Issue 4 the Observer. Senior Nick Coates and freshman Kara Co-Editors in Chief Dufour have stepped forward and will be Co-Editors Nick Coates in Chief the rest of the school year. In addition, due to Kara Dufour the shorter length of this issue, certain features usu- Managing Editor ally published will not be run. The Observer wishes Katelyn Duggan everyone Happy Holidays and a safe semester break! Tania Arroyo, News Editor Jennifer Hughes, Copy Editor Amanda L’Heureux, A&E Editor Shana Longey, Copy Editor Abby Kyriakoutsakos, Sports Editor Adam Rauktis, Layout Assistant A holiday break request

Staff Writers Contributors Four months have passed break, try to give back to your Summer Carter Marcos Carvalho since the beginning of the se- community in other ways. mester, and what do we have There are plenty of pro- Jessica DeAngelo Michelle Desmarais to show for it? grams out there that are look- Lori Gonneville Tia Downing For some of us this has ing for any number of things: Monika Gullatt Amy Laroche been a semester full of anxi- donate a gift to Toys for Tots, Todd Harden Erin Percel ety surrounding the events of volunteer at a local soup Mariel J. Mabardy Yajaira Serrata Sept. 11, for others it has been kitchen, work at an after- an academic year of con- school program, take a visit to Kate McFarland Carolyn Trembly stantly playing catch-up with a retirement home. The list is Matt Melvin school work, and still others endless. For those that are Chanel Murray Photographer have managed to discover less comfortable with such Kristen Van Horn Jocelyn Gilbert several creative ways to par- activities there are plenty of take in enough libations en other worthy things to do: The Observer is published eight times during the academic year by route to earning a splendid 1.2 spend some time getting to Seacoast Newspapers of Stratham, New Hampshire GPA. know your family, call an old Copyright  2001 The Observer . All rights reserved. Nevertheless, whatever friend and take them out for twists the academic careers of coffee, go out Christmas car- SNHU students have taken, we oling, anything in the commu- A common misconception can all take solace in the fact nity really. that winter break is almost As people blessed with Ahhh .the eighties. A time groups think and act. For ex- 16 percent of students party here and our sleeping patterns good health and lucky enough when a teenager’s drawers ample, many of the students three nights a week. In fact, can finally return to their to have some financial stabil- were filled with fluorescent who drink are influenced by most students party two usual 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. form. ity, we should give back to so- colored tube socks, stretch the misperception that every- nights a week, and only 34 As most of us head back to ciety in some way. Giving pants and sweaters with over- one drinks. Next, people tend percent of students take part wherever it is that we call back affords us an opportunity sized necks. As a young girl to overestimate the problem in as many as two nights. Now, home, we will see people we to learn valuable lessons we walked to school, jeans behavior and underestimate of course, you may be asking, have missed this semester: cannot learn in the classroom. pinched and bangs teased, al- healthy behavior. Many stu- how valid is this survey. Most mothers and fathers, girl- There are no courses called though she was dressed ri- dents tend to focus on how people will lie on surveys or friends and boyfriends and old Life 101 or Modesty 425 – diculously, her head was held much a student drank at some just fill in all the same circles. friends alike. For a good ma- these are things that we can high and she was filled with party the other night, instead However, Wellness has a jority of us, we are lucky learn through experience. It confidence. Why? Because as of how well they might have couple of ways to check the enough to have these people is only these lessons that stay that adolescent got on the bus, done on a test. Therefore they validity of the survey. They to come home to; all with sto- with us to the grave – not or arrived at school, she knew start thinking it is cool to drink eliminate surveys where stu- ries to tell, to share laughs memorizing who won this or that she looked “cool.” Fitting a lot rather than study for a dents filled in the same oval with, and to just lend an ear that war or what a demand in is perhaps one of the most test. Finally, people have a every time. Also, the survey and listen. curve is or even what a motor important ideologies to many desire to be “normal” and provides cross questions, These are all people we neuron is. people and is especially one “like everybody else.” Be- ones where the same thing is care very much about and will Realize that there is more of the most important ideolo- cause students overestimate asked in different wording. If probably be taking a few trips to life than what we learn in a gies to students entering col- problem behavior, and be- the answers weren’t consis- to the local shopping mall to book. It’s not about how lege their freshman year. As cause they have this concep- tent, they eliminated these purchase a gift or two for them much you can make at a job many college students know, tion that everybody drinks, surveys as well. Also, as I with our near-empty wallets. out of college, or memorizing drinking and partying seem to they tend to act in a way they stated before, the surveys And whatever establishments how to fill out a 10-40 EZ be associated with the term wouldn’t normally act in an have stayed consistent we head to, we’ll be sure to form; it’s about taking care of “cool.” However, I believe it attempt to be “cool.” throughout the past eight encounter any number of each other in the short time is a common misconception of Because of the misconcep- years. non-profit groups looking for we are in this world. many students at SNHU that tion that everybody at SNHU Most students have devel- a small donation to help what- We don’t need a tragedy everybody drinks, and that drinks, it appears as though oped this thinking that every- ever worthy cause it is they like Sept. 11 to wake us up to because of this misconcep- drinking is a problem. How- body drinks, when in reality work for. this fact. tion, many freshmen enter ever, according to Sara Wil- statistics show this is not true. In both of these cases, I call As college students, we sit college feeling the need to son, director of the Wellness So I am asking students to stop to you, the students of SNHU, at the gateway of our lives. party or they will not be Center, drinking is not an in- thinking that everybody to take care of all these people. The next few years will chal- “cool.” creasing problem at SNHU. In drinks and that to be “cool” Whether you are best of lenge us with decisions that According to RD Chris fact, the percentage of stu- you have to binge every night friends or are complete will affect the rest of our lives. Clifford, “When freshmen ar- dents who drink has stayed of the week. It is simply a mis- strangers, give what you can While we may not make the rive at school, they come with consistent throughout the conception. The truth is that whenever you can. This is not right decisions every time, this perception that they are past eight years. According if binge drinking three nights to say that these people should whatever we choose, whether supposed to drink. Because to a survey completed last of the week is “cool” then the be the benefactors of every it’s the pair of socks we put on they feel like they have to live spring at SNHU, three out of majority of us are losers. To last dollar in your wallet. As a in the morning or the job that up to this perception, stu- five students reported to have the students who don’t drink, college senior, I fully under- we take, we must always dents tend to do things they “partied” without alcohol. you are not “losers” or stand that even one dollar can choose to help those not as wouldn’t normally do.” What’s even more interesting “dorks” for doing so, and to sometimes be a stretch. lucky as us. Clifford’s statement is based is statistics comparing how the students who do But I ask that you don’t fall To paraphrase a friend of on the social norms theory. many nights a week students drink,with finals coming up, into the trap that in thinking mine in a speech to his college For those of you unaware of have said THEY have partied, start thinking about what is that money is the only object class: We can’t change the what this might be, let me ex- compared to how many nights important in your life and you can give. Thinking so is world overnight, but if we all plain. The social norms a week students think OTHER start focusing on the reason plain naive. do our small part this will be a theory consists of three ele- students party. According to why you are here. Rather, I challenge you to better place for us all to live ments. First, many of the this information, 50 percent think beyond just chucking a in. things we do as students are of students think that OTHER ~Kara Dufour quarter in the Salvation Army ~Nick Coates influenced by misperceptions students party three nights a Co-Editor in Chief bucket just to appease the Co-Editor in Chief of how others in our social week, when, in actuality, only person behind it. This winter

Page 05.p65 1 12/11/01, 6:06 PM voicesvoices

Xolani Moshuge Senior, Business Administration

“I hate to wear ties, so if someone bought me a tie, it would be a strange gift.”

Elizabeth Morse (left) Freshman, Undecided

“A big plastic butter knife to Kelly Sorfleet be used as a flamingo Senior, Business Administration killing device.” “I got a toilet seat once because I was complaining that the one in the basement was too old.” Shaina Laroche (right) Freshman, Culinary Arts

“A miniature table with a crack in it....hehehe.”

Somsak Thitinan (left) Graduate student, Computer Science

“A snake.”

Sean Griffin (left) Nattapont Freshman, Sport Management Witvorapono (right) Graduate student, MBA “A wheel of cheese.” Joe Mackie (right) “A lizard.” Junior, Business Administration

“A box of toilet paper.”

Page 06.p65 1 12/11/01, 6:08 PM Black &

facesfaces WhatWhat isis thethe strangeststrangest giftgift youyou havehave everever received?received? Sarah Rocha (right) Senior, Hotel Management “A stuffed pig.”

Kylee Woitkowski (left) By Jocelyn Gilbert, Senior, Hospitality Administration Lori Gonneville and Amanda L’Heureux “A short-sleeved sweatshirt with Maine on it.”

Emad Nakhnoukh Graduate Student, Business

“A cockroach carrying a fake scorpion. I smushed it and then realized it was fake.”

Nick Jaime Sophomore, Culinary Arts

April Turcotte “A pair of edible thongs.” Senior, Business Administration

“I got a pack of mini notebooks and I think they had bears on them.”

Page 07.p65 1 12/11/01, 6:09 PM Black the observer & entertainment arts december 13, 2001 8

The inside stuff It’s that time of year By Amanda L’Heureux A & E Editor By Amanda L’Heureux The completion of the new A & E Editor Manchester Civic Center is bound to bring many new Red, green, blue, white, yel- things to the city and its sur- low and orange lights sparkle rounding towns, the major off many houses in the area. feature being the new AHL Many people take pride in hockey team, the Manchester decorating their houses for Monarchs, a franchise of the the holidays, filling their NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. yards with Santa Claus figu- Photo by Amanda L ’Heureux However, hockey will not be rines, moving reindeer, the only thing going on down- Santa’s sleigh lighting up a Photo by Amanda L ’Heureux snowmen, and crèches with town. The Civic Center re- Hooksett resident’s front Sports Editor Abby Kyriakoutsakos chilling with Harlem Mary holding baby Jesus and cently held a “Sneak Peek” at the wise men ready to present lawn. the Verizon Wireless Arena to Globetrotters Orlando Antigua (left) and “Sweet Lou” Dunbar (right) at the Civic Center’s Sneak Peek. their gifts. There are many tell more about their plans for homes around the campus of future events and other at- SNHU that are decorated for moves his hat, and Santa tractions they will have to of- meeting the new members of the holidays and provide en- Claus. Even the roof is deco- fer. of the Harlem Globetrotters, the new hockey team. joyment for anyone looking rated! The “Sneak Peek” allowed and different events ranging The arena plans to hold for an eye-catcher. Driving around town, even 3,000 people a chance to look from the Citizens Bank cash concerts, including Aero- North River Road is home for a half hour, enjoying what at the arena before anyone cube to shooting free throws. smith and the Barenaked La- to various decorated houses. others have taken the time to else and provided food and Many children and adults dies, who gave concerts dur- One particular house, off of put up can be fun. The differ- live entertainment. There got the chance to play basket- ing the grand opening week- Bicentennial Drive, lights up ent displays are beautiful, es- were many attractions includ- ball with “Sweet Lou” Dunbar, end. The arena also plans to the entire street. Many cars pecially in Hooksett and Au- ing: a live band from Ted one of the coaches of the feature Bob Dylan, Elton John, stop for passengers to get a burn. Take some time, grab a Herbert’s Music, one of the Harlem Globetrotters, and Ozzy Osborne, Rob Zombie glimpse of the beautiful house. few friends and drive around monster trucks, two members Orlando Antigua, a 6’7” for- and Barry Manilow. Be- Their yard has reindeer, an for a while. Share the joy this ward from Pittsburgh. For the sides concerts, the civic cen- animated snowman that holiday season. cash cube, members of Citi- ter plans include monster zens Bank walked around with truck rallies, Sesame Street a bucket of keys, and some of Live, Champions on Ice, which opened the lock on the World Wrestling Federation, outside of the cube. To have a and sporting events including chance at the money, the key basketball, hockey and arena had to open the lock. In the football. Photo by Amanda L ’Heureux corridor upstairs, the As the “Sneak Peek” A live band from Ted Manchester Monarchs were showed, the Verizon Wireless Herbert’s Music played at the signing autographs. The Arena will definitely bring Sneak Peek. younger kids seemed to like things to Manchester.

Enjoying New Hampshire’s winter season Photo by Amanda L ’Heureux One of the many homes in Hooksett decorated for the holidays. tion. By Michelle Desmarais, local festivals, world-class sporting events, snow ma- Memorable horse- Lori Gonville, Amy chining, wildlife viewing, fish- drawn sleigh rides- Wrap Laroche, Erin Percel, ing, hunting, the nation’s best up in lap robes and enjoy a Yajaira Serrata, and cross-country and downhill memorable ride by horse- Carolyn Trembly skiing. But now the word is drawn sleigh along an alpine trail at Charmingfare Farm in Contributing Writers out. Winter in New Hampshire is not to be missed. Candia. Settle down to snacks For skiing, snowboarding and refreshment by the open Nowhere else will you find and tubing (day and/or night), campfire. Charmingfare Farm the variety of indoor and out- explore the winter recreation provides an adventurous door winter activities for all site at www. newhampshire. one-and-a-half hour journey abilities. Nowhere else will com. Here you will find infor- through their fields and for- you be able to see one of mation on the different ski ar- ests. Along with the excite- nature’s grandest perfor- eas such as Loon Mountain (I- ment of the sleigh ride, you mances. It is a time when the 93 & Exit 32), Waterville Val- will experience sights and wonders of the universe take ley (I-93 & Exit 28), Gunstock sounds of the wilderness. on an even larger dimension (I-93 to Route 302), Mt. Contact Charmingfare Farm at as tiny ice crystals dust the Cranmore (Route 28 to Route (603) 483-5623 for times and world with silver glitter. And 16) and Bretton Woods (I-93 cost. there is a peace that fills the to Route 302) – these sites For information on hockey crisp, still air. may also offer their own web games and concerts at the For many years, it was the Verizon Wireless Arena (Civic pages. You may also contact - season locals talked about Ski New Hampshire at (800) Center) in Manchester, visit only amongst themselves - 887-5664 for more informa- www.verizonwirelessarena.com

Page 08.p65 1 12/11/01, 6:09 PM Thursday, December 13, 2001 THE OBSERVER a & e 9

Todd’s Tunes A powerful With the holidays on the ho- noid.” There are many other Me Home,“ “In the Air To- rizon I have selected a few al- famous tracks, such as “Mr. night,” “Sussudio” and “Dance bums that are must haves. Crowley,” “Bark at the Moon,” into the Light.“ 16 hits, every presentation These CDs will be selected “No More Tears” and the one of them worth checking from all eras and a variety of newly recorded for this album out. This is a CD I never ex- genres, as is tradition. Hope- “Back on Earth.” But he’s not pected to own, but now I can’t fully, these will be good sug- all as hard and loud as every- stop myself from listening to gestions for those that have one thinks; Ozzy included two it constantly. Grade: 95 A By Tania Arroyo no idea what to buy for the ballads on The Ozzman News Editor holidays. Always keep the gift Cometh, “Mama, I’m Coming Van Halen - of music in mind! Home” and the lesser-known Best of Vol. 1 “I Just Want You.” If some- It’s a good thing this CD is Conversations turned into one likes Ozzy, or heavy The Beatles - 1 called Volume 1 because whispers until poet and nov- metal, they have this CD, or Even though we presently are songs like “Top of the World,” elist William Ryan’s presence they should. Grade: 97 A+ in the unfortunate situation “I’ll Wait” and “Hot for was felt at SNHU’s AV studio where there are only two sur- Teacher” have not been in- on Nov. 9. Those in atten- viving Beatles (George Phil Collins - Hits cluded, but the songs that dance watched as Michelle Harrison R.I.P.), they are a I have always respected Phil were selected are definitely Walker, adjunct professor of band that can never die. This Collins, but I never imagined classics. “Runnin’ With the English and close friend of greatest hits type album has purchasing any music of his. Devil,” “Unchained,” “Jump” Ryan’s, approached the po- sold millions to the young and Then, I came across this best- and “Panama” are some ex- dium. She opened with a old, new fans and fans from the of CD with “Another Day in amples of hits from the first- “poem doesn’t necessarily Photo by T ania Arroyo 60s, because it’s simply awe- Paradise,” “Two Hearts,” era Van Halen. Some tracks mean anything but an experi- some music. The tunes that “Something Happened on the taken from the so-called Van ence.” She asked that the au- Poet and novelist William are so catchy and recogniz- Way to Heaven” and “Easy Hagar period are “Pound- dience “not dwell so much on Ryan signs autographs at a able include “Let it Be,” “Come Lover.” Phil proves he’s a bal- cake,” “Right Now,” “Dreams” the meaning but the experi- presentation. Together,” “She Loves You,” ladeer with the inclusion of and “When It’s Love.” This ence.” “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “Against All Odds,” “One More album manages to contain The experience was as dra- “Eleanor Rigby.” But of Night” and “A Groovy Kind of two important times in the matic as it was memorable. course, with 27 tracks, there Love.” He is also known for long career of a great Ameri- Despite the large crowd, there are plenty more great songs covers, such as “You Can’t can band. Best of Vol. 1 also was a deafening silence dur- spite of Nancy Reagan. I just such as “Help,” “Yellow Sub- Hurry Love” and “True Col- features “Dance the Night ing the presentation. Except say no,” and it continues, “I marine,” “Penny Lane,” “I ors.” The one and only (to my Away,” “Why Can’t This be for Ryan’s soft voice, gentle as give up women. Women are Want to Hold Your Hand,” “All knowledge) singing drummer Love” and “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout a child’s knock on a door, the like drugs,” and ends with “I You Need Is Love” and my is also responsible for “Take Love.” Three songs of the 17 silence was interrupted only give up death, just say (exple- personal favorite, “Hey, are new recordings: “Humans with the occasional cough and tive) it.” Jude.” The songs are immor- Being,” “Can’t Get This Stuff sniffle commonly associated UMass and Colorado State- tal, and so is the band. Let’s No More” and “Me Wise with the season. educated Ryan has published face it, who else has had 27 Magic,” featuring David Lee His voice played with con- three books: “To Die In Latin,” #1s? “Love Me Do,” “A Hard Roth on vocals on two of those sonance and alliteration, his “Turnrow,” “Eating the Heart Day’s Night,” “Get Back,” and tracks (when this was released admiration for jazz resonating of the Enemy,” and his fiction “We Can Work It Out” also ap- in 1996, Van Halen and DLR through his lyrical poetry. He prose piece, “Doctor Excite- pear, but this is only a sample hadn’t spoken for the dozen provided vivid imagery, mak- ments Elixir of Longetivity.” of the popular titles on this years prior). Although tem- ing his points clearly. “White He’s also received several record. This is a CD I promise porary, this great CD managed carpets are for the dead and awards. should be on a lot of wish lists. to reunite the original lineup. the living walk on pain,” read Ryan’s poignant pieces Grade: 96 A Only a great album like this Ryan. One poem outlined a list were as brilliant as his quotes could have brought them of habits he gave up. Some relating to life. “Disease has a Ozzy Osbourne - The back together. Grade: 98 A+ lines of one of his poems be- way of waking us we become gan with “I give up drugs in better people when we’re Ozzman Cometh sick,” he said. Switching gears entirely, the Godfather of Metal released his greatest hits album in 1997, which is missing some great tracks such as “Perry Mason,” “I Don’t Know” and ~Poetry~ “Flying High Again,” but over- all does include what a great- By Tia Downing est hits CD needs: plenty of Contributing Writer popular and awesome songs. Any Ozzy fan immediately recognizes the song “Crazy Farafel Train,” which is of course present, as well as some of his The pieces are finally starting to fit famous Black Sabbath songs, The picture that I saw before, has been re-worked, such as “War Pigs” and “Para- The edges smoothed of their jagged placing.

The late nights, The worry, A Review of Limoncello restaurant The excuses, And the explanations. The past may still not make sense, but the picture at least greeted by the owner of this anyone who is in Boston. The By Matt Melvin has survived. establishment. When looking food was unbelievable. The Staff Writer at the menu, I decided to try restaurant is not too expen- They served they purpose, the lasagna. My friend chose sive; the prices for entrees They gave us the color and the character On the TV show “To Tell a special of the evening, ri- range from $15-$22. To see the beauty of what is to come. The Truth” the celebrities said sotto and shrimp. Limoncello is located at 190 the food at Limoncello was The service was good and North St. in Boston, Mass. on It is the picture I saw so many months ago out of this world. On Oct. 30, I the waiter and waitresses were the Freedom Trail next to Paul The one you helped me to imagine, had the opportunity to visit attentive. It was nice to have Revere’s house in the historic To believe in. this fine-dining restaurant. a chance to talk to the owner North End. For reservations Just waiting to be finished . . . Upon arriving, my friend of the restaurant. I would rec- call (617) 523-4480. and I were immediately ommend this restaurant to

Page 09.p65 1 12/11/01, 7:06 PM Page 10.p65 1 12/11/01, 6:10 PM Thursday, December 13, 2001 THE OBSERVER sports 11 Monarchs opening Observer All Stars By Abby Kyriakoutsakos season kicks off Sports Editor ing the first game of the By Nick Coates Ramada Inn Shootout helped to secure the win that first Editor in Chief night, as well as a second vic- tory over Felician College the following afternoon. If the key to the success of At the end of the two-game a sports franchise entails the tournament, Littleton aver- three P’s of marketing – prod- aged 14.5 points; a team high, uct, price and promotion – as well as 10.5 rebounds. then consider the Manchester Littleton continued to aid the Monarchs to be at the head of SNHU cause with a contribu- their class. tion of 10 points at a home loss Indeed, the Monarchs offer Photo by T om McDermott to Pace University. the city of Manchester and In subsequent games, surrounding communities Littleton’s consistent scoring something this area has ability has made for some sorely lacked for many years: Shayla Littleton close games against highly a professional sports event Photo by Kara Dufour ranked teams in the NE-10 that fans can attend at a rea- and throughout the region. Assistant captain Scott Thomas is the Moncarch’s leading sonable price. And by build- A transfer student from She is currently ranked 9th in scorerer. ing a strong relationship with Pratt Community College in rebounding in the NE-10 and the community through a Kansas, where she earned an 5th in field goal percentage. hockey game at a price that is grassroots plan, the Mon- A native of Boston and associate degree in liberal Littleton also ranks in the NE- reasonable. Individual game archs hope to continue their former standout at Harvard arts, junior Shayla Littleton 10 top ten for steals. ticket prices range from $9 to partnership with Manchester University, Donato spent was named to the NE-10 Her skills for scoring and 15.50. and the Verizon Wireless eight seasons with the Bruins. weekly honor roll with good rebounding will be an asset to Once in the spacious Arena for years to come. “I’ve been waiting for an reason. The 5’11” forward’s 15 the team throughout the Verizon Wireless Arena, fans As the American Hockey NHL contract for some time, points and 13 rebounds dur- SNHU women’s basketball League affiliate to the Los An- so I thought it would be best are given the chance to win season. geles Kings, the Monarchs to come play some games with a number of promotions. have a collection of recent here,” said Donato after his Some of the more-popular draft picks looking to crack an first game with Manchester. ones are the McDonald’s fries Bishop Brady High School, NHL roster, players that have “New cities and new situations giveaway, $100,000 shot where he averaged 25 points had a cup of coffee in the big are difficult to get accus- and Chuck-a-Puck. as a senior, and at the Univer- time and veteran journey- tomed to but this is a nice The Monarchs have also sity of New Hampshire, where men. Bruce Boudreau heads opportunity to play here.” aligned themselves with a he played his freshman year. the team up after leading the Off the ice, Manchester is number of organizations – in- Yeaton returns to the game AHL’s Lowell Lock Monsters led by the trio of Joe Dom- cluding the United Way of NH, after a year’s hiatus, during to two straight playoff ap- ingos, vice president of Sales NH Boys & Girls Club and Spe- which time he attended, and pearances. & Marketing, Jon Crabbe, di- cial Olympics of NH – in what received an associate degree To date the team stands in rector of Ticket Sales Market- is called the Monarchs Care from, New Hampshire Techni- third place in the Eastern ing, and Rhonda Martin, di- Foundation. The program cal Institute. Conference’s North Division. rector of Merchandise & Pro- serves as an umbrella for all Yeaton’s knack for collect- ing NE-10 league honors did Leading the team in scoring motions. Along with presi- charitable contributions and Photo by T om McDermott with 21 points is assistant cap- dent Jeff Eisenberg, the group activities. not stop with the honor roll. tain Scott Thomas. Another has established a strong pres- With the three main ele- The following week he ac- interesting note to local ence in the area. ments to success in place, the Mark Yeaton quired the title of NE-10 hockey fans is the team’s re- The group has led efforts Monarchs should provide the Player of the Week, secured cent addition of former Bos- that have given fans an oppor- area with a good experience after two games in which he ton Bruin Ted Donato. tunity to catch a professional both on and off the ice. averaged 26.5 points. Mark Yeaton’s first game as Ranked among the NE-10’s a SNHU Penman was on Nov. leading scorers, Yeaton is 17, 2001. Two days later he shooting 45% from the field had already collected league and is second on the Penmen honors when he was named to team in assists (4.4) and three- the NE-10 weekly honor roll. point field goals (15). Yeaton BASKETBALL, continued their shots in the first half. Hawks. The Penmen tied the The 6’2” sophomore guard will be looked to as a strong from page 20 Though they opened the sec- game 38-38 early on in the from Concord, New Hamp- scoring force for the SNHU ond half with a three-pointer second half. An impressive shire was a teammate of jun- men’s basketball team they left the court at half- by Lee, SNHU scoring was 18-5 SNHU run that ended ior Dan Rasanen both at throughout the season. time with a 17-point shortage. held to 8-of-27 shots in the pe- with an authoritative dunk by They came back a new team, riod. “We were getting the Yeaton, following an errant though, and traded baskets shots, we just weren’t hitting layup by Karapostolou. with Pace until they pulled off them,” commented Yeaton, a Though the Hawks pulled HOCKEY, continued from by SNHU freshman John a 14-1 run and drew within a leading scorer for the Pen- within four points of SNHU, page 20 Lavery’s first career goal. point of the opponent. Fol- men. the Penmen held on to their and senior Bryan Favreau. Freshman goalie Adam lowing 7 ties and 12 lead Two road wins against lead and finished off St. Frew gave the Penmen a 4-2 Barlow made some great changes in the last 10 minutes Franklin Pierce and New Ha- Anselm with a score of 82-72. lead in the second period, only saves and stopped 19 shots. of action, senior guard Tim ven College, followed, how- Furthermore, a three-pointer to be answered by a Salve goal, Two more goals were scored Lee drained a three-pointer ever, and with each game the by Lee pushed him over the making it 4-3 at the end of the late in the third, one by with 0:36 to go, pulling the men appeared to be progres- 1,000 points mark, thus mak- period. The Penmen then took Bertoni and an open-netter by Penmen up to a 4 point lead. th sively getting tighter and ing him the 35 member of the over in the third with goals freshman Keith Milward, help- Junior guard Soto Kara- stronger as a team. A big win SNHU 1,000 point club. scored by Doherty, Ianniello ing the Penmen to a 4-1 vic- postolou followed by hitting for the Penmen came on Sat- Karapostolou, Larrabee and Nugent, making the final tory over the Bison. three-of-four from the free- t, urday, Dec. 8 not too far from and Yeaton received NE-10 score 7-4. The Penmen suffered a 5-3 throw line, effectively shut- home at St. Anselm College’s honors for their outstanding The team then took on loss to Johnson and Wales, but ting down the Setters with a Stoutenburgh Gym. A long- play. In addition, Yeaton was Nichols College and made a look to make a comeback final score of 86-79. time intracity rival, the Hawks named NE-10 Player of the huge comeback in the third when they play UMass Boston A disappointing conference had claimed victory over the Week following the first two period. Down 1-0 going into and Fitchburg State College. loss (71-54) to UMass Lowell last four consecutive games games of the season. The Pen- the third, Acropolis blasted a The team’s first game after can well be attributed to poor against the Penmen. The men return to action on Jan. lamplighter from the point break will be played on Jan. shooting. The Penmen con- SNHU men left the first half 3 when they host St. Rose in a putting the Penmen on the 15 against Plymouth State Col- nected on only 18-percent of just a bucket away from the league game. board. The goal was followed lege.

Page 11.p65 1 12/11/01, 6:11 PM SPORTSSPORTS

Page 12 Thursday, December 13, 2001 Women’s basketball Penmen hockey season kicks off lights it up By Katelyn Duggan By Abby Kyriakoutsakos Managing Editor Sports Editor The Penmen hockey team The SNHU women’s basket- opened their season this year ball team’s season started with a 6-2 victory over strong, with two home wins Westfield State in an exhibi- during the Ramada Inn tion game. SNHU led 3-2 late Shootout. In the first of the in the third period during two-game tournament, SNHU which senior Ryan Frew took a 27-23 lead over C.W. banged in two goals. Captain Post exiting the first half. A Steve Acropolis also put one run of 10-2 by the Penmen in to give them the “W” over in Photo by Katelyn Duggan the second half gave the Pen- Westfield. Captain Steve Acropolis lays men a 37-25 lead that C.W. The Penmen then took on a hit on a St. Anselm’s player Post, could not recover from, Framingham State College and in the game during the PAL even after scoring 6 unan- pulled out another victory. cup. swered points. Senior Anna Sophomore Mike Flynn Bell aided the SNHU effort with helped the Penmen to their 7- the Penmen’s streak as cap- 13 points and 6 rebounds. 1 lead by putting in two goals tain Nick Ianniello and fresh- Freshman guard Vanessa and assisting on another. man Doherty scored, bringing Cedrone contributed a team- Sophomore Brian Holland their lead to 5-0. Nugent went high of 9 assists in the game, was the shining star in goal, on to score his second goal her first collegiate contest. stopping 28 of 29 shots. along with Flynn, who put one Sophmore forward Lisa Freshmen Chris Russo and Pat in after FSC scored their lone Brown scored 16 points Doherty also put themselves goal in the third period. against Felician College in the Photo by Tom McDermott on the board, both scoring The trip to Curry proved to second round game of the Sophomore Colleen Quinn dribbles down the court their first SNHU career goals. be an upset for the Penmen as tournament, closely followed SNHU suffered its first loss they took their second loss of by junior Shayla Littleton hitting 9-of-19 three-pointers deficit into the break, but ral- against St. Anselm (3-1) in the the season. Acropolis put a with 14 points. Though the to win 77-59. High scorer for lied to come within 4 points PAL Cup Tournament. Senior goal in during the first period teams traded baskets early in SNHU was Colleen Quinn with of the River Hawks with an Kevin Crean put in the and again in the third, along the second half, SNHU went 14 points. early second half unanswered Penmen’s only goal, assisted with goals from freshman Will on a 21-7 run, giving them a Again, in spite of the efforts 9 point run. After trading bas- by captain Nick Nugent and Bertoni, but the Penmen were 64-41 advantage. A final of Bell (11 points, 11 re- kets for about 10 minutes, junior Ryan Hart. unable to pull out a win, los- score of 77-57 gave the bounds), Littleton (10 points) however, UMass finished vic- The team pulled out a big ing 4-3. women their second win of the and Amy Stilphen, who got toriously at 63-49. 7-1 victory over Plymouth The team then posted a season. the women started on a 7-2 Two more league losses, to State College in the consola- strong victory over Salve Despite back and forth runs run with just over two min- Franklin Pierce College (77- tion game of the PAL Cup. Regina. Seven Penmen were early in the first half of their utes before the break, the 69) and St. Anselm College Freshman Kurt Lytle opened credited with goals against the NE-10 opener against South- women were shut down by (76-46), followed. However, the game by putting in his first Seahawks, beginning with ern Conn. State University, Pace University with a final Littleton collected NE-10 goal only 3:17 into the first sophomore Darren Catalano, SNHU was down at the end of score of 75-55. honors preceding the St. period. SNHU continued to who put the first goal in for the the first half. SCSU main- In another conference Anselm game. The women lead with Nugent and Frew Penmen. This was followed by tained a double figure lead game against UMass Lowell, return to action on Jan. 3rd, scoring late in the first period. goals from Crean throughout the second half, the women took a 14 point when they host St. Rose. The second period continued see HOCKEY, page 11 SNHU Men’s basketball making a solid run SPORTSSPORTS BRIEFSBRIEFS By Abby Kyriakoutsakos Penmen made an impressive 9 point run, leaving them Sport management news Sports Editor down 71-70 with 1:38 remain- The SNHU men’s basketball ing. With 0:04 left to play, Sport management graduate students KRISTINA KINTZER and KEITH DETJEN, along with team kicked off their season newcomer Mark Yeaton DR. DOUG BLAIS, recently visited Nashua and Manchester West high schools to speak to the with a bang. Having crushed drained a three-pointer, schools’ sport marketing and entertainment classes. All three presenters discussed the field both opponents in their sea- bringing the team just a bucket of sport, the job market and various college opportunities to study sport. For the second son opening two-game tour- short of SCSU. A technical foul straight year, SEAN SMITH, general manager of the Lowell Spinners, traveled to SNHU to nament, the Penmen had one on SNHU, however, brought speak to sport management majors at the Mara Lecture Hall. Smith has been the GM of the of their own, junior forward SCSU to the charity stripe and Spinners, single A minor league affiliate of the Red Sox, for the past nine years. Brian Larrabee, named the secured their win. tournament MVP. Proving they are fighters, Men’s basketball Two days following the the Penmen came back home Senior TIM LEE dropped 16 points on St. Anselm on Dec. 8 and in the process became the tournament, the Penmen took and faced Pace University in 35th member of SNHU’s 1,000 point club. Lee, who has drained 238 three-pointers in his on Southern Conn. State Uni- the Fieldhouse. Things career to this point, recorded his 1,000th career point following a three-pointer early in the versity in their first league looked bleak for the men as second half. COACH SPIROU recorded his 350th career win following SNHU’s win over New game. Down by 10 with four See BASKETBALL, page 11 Haven. He has posted a career record of 351-141 over his 17-year career. minutes in the contest, the

Page 12.P65 1 12/11/01, 6:12 PM Black