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Volume XVII, Issue I September 16, 2009 www.snhuobserver.com Manchester, NH

September IS: NATIONAl H1N1 Virus precautions at SNHU WIlderNeSS MONTH

tim Callahan News Editor

SNHU is gearing up for a afflicted are asked to stay in their potentially active flu season due rooms and avoid contact with to the H1N1 virus (more collo- their roommates as much as quially referred to as the swine possible. It is important to note flu), and precautions regard- that people with the virus should ing personal hygiene are being not be in public. Furthermore, geniusreviews.org emphasized on campus and people should not leave isola- Scare of H1N1 Virus causes people to wear masks beyond to reduce the spread of tion either until they have not the virus. had a fever for at least 24-hours The virus has the same basic without the aid fever reducers or What's Inside? symptoms as the regular flu: until they have self-isolated for SNHU Introduces Pages fever, sore throat, cough, aches 7-days. News 1-5 and pains, fatigue, stuffy nose, Individuals who are sick Clubs 6-7 and chills. What is particularly should travel to the Wellness New Academic disconcerting about this strain Center in Chocorua hall to be Opinion 9 of flu around college campuses screened. To recover, it is essen- Creative 10 is that it is much more prevalent tial that they isolate in their A&E 11-14 among 13-24 year olds than the rooms, drink plenty of fluids, building Sports 15-19 elderly. This is probably due use tissues as necessary, take Spotlight 20 to older people already being common cold medications, and exposed to some ancestor of the clean and ventilate their room tim Callahan H1N1 virus. regularly. News Editor If people were to contract Jet Goldberg, the Wellness Check out the Observer the virus, it is suggested that Center director at SNHU, main- After months of furious and plenty of seating in the Online! they isolate themselves in their tained that, "if people are really work, the new Academic Build- learning Commons, the build- www.snhuobserver.com room until they are able to return careful about isolation, and ing was finally opened for classes, ing was very well designed and home. In the case that people washing their hands, and doing adding style, function, and an executed. are unable to leave campus, the all the things they would nor- ever-expanding green sensitivity Considering the new build- Please turn to page 04 to the campus. ing and some renovations about Featuring: At a rather informal dedi- campus, President leBlanc was Please turn to page 04 cation ceremony, students were confident in his ability to say Contest able to celebrate the newest that the campus "is in as good addition to the campus and kick of shape on opening day as I've Page 7 the school year off in a relaxed ever seen it." way. The new Academic Build- President leBlanc seemed Horoscopes ing, which President leBlanc excited and proud to outline was giving tours of during the the details of the building and Page 12 ceremony, is comprised of a construction, as they represent NFL great deal of brick and glass, and another step forward for the the space inside is very impres- university. He was also quick to preview 2009 sive. With five classrooms, a few dole out a great deal of credit multi-functional rooms, admin- to Bob Vachon for the campus Page 18 istrative offices, group study renovations: "Bob Vachon has rooms, a café, an abundance of done an extraordinary job this flickr.com/photos/snhu Please turn to page 04 Views of the new Academic Building from inside and outside windows to let in natural light September 2009

Aimee terravechia Aimee Terravechia Aimee - - Editor in Chief Aimee terravechia Ask Aimee Ask - Starting Over dear Aimee, college starting about worried I'm dear Starting Over, First let me commend you on making the difficult decision to expe- a stressful and challenging That will have being said, you Secondly, I highly recommend that you stay as organized as Finally, I suggest that you make connections. You're here, at Best of luck, Aimee Check us out on the web us out on the web Check lege, but I changed things know have in the few years I've taken off from school. I'm starting again as a fresh nervousI'm and concernedman, and about staying focused. My first stint and grades poor with ended college at low How motivation. do I make sure this go around is more productive? this year. I've previously attended col attended previously I've year. this return to higher learning. Although the journey will be difficult, it investment. the financial and time worth can be well rience ahead of you. The important thing is you to do What college?remember attending to you are stay Why goals. your on focused hope to achieve? Keep your sights aimed at this. When meeting remember these reasons and push through difficulties, possible. Keeping your notes, to-do's, and homework assignments goals. It in will your order also will help help to better you achieve you not to lose your mind when all of your classes assign 10-page exams come along. and Final or when Mid-Term papers at once, for SNHU, the next four years. Why not meet a couple of people allows activities school in involved Getting friends? few a make and beneficial mutually make and web, social a create out, branch to you you relax, and out chill to peers with out hanging to addition In ties. can also create opportunities for study groups, and social safety- Spread nets. out and root yourself here—it will allow you to grow exponentially. @ www.snhuobserver.com - - dillon St. Jean's 2 2 oyce. oyce. Editor in Chief Aimee terravechia Aimee terravechia the editor Letter From From Letter please e-mail us at [email protected]. The Southern New Hampshire University Observer Aimee l. Terravechia Aimee l. Terravechia Just like SNHU, the Observer has a lot going on in its first month first its in on going lot a has Observer the SNHU, like Just around campus, See you Welcome back everyone! I don't know about all of I don't know everyone! back Welcome but I'm you, As with every the year, Observer is (Come seeking new writers. of lot The a articles. with very interesting filled also is issue This is a news publication produced by Southern New Hamp New Southern by produced publication news a is shire University students and funded largely by the Stu- our is It ofUniversity. Association the Government dent to informresponsiblity about SNHU the community events on and around campus. The Observer will print the by goodtaste in and factual be to found material any editorial staff of Thethe paper. views published do not neccessarily reflect the views of Southern New Hamp shire University. The Observer is published during the acedemic year and is printed by the monthly Concord Monitor of Concord, NH. To contact the newspaper, short story in the Creative section called "Just Some explosions." ifOr, can you in store for you, interested what the stars have you're horoscope for the month on page out your ___. check always and hope I'm eagerwhat this year brings, to see from summer. back some of will decide to join us! you rather excited about coming back to school. I'm ready to get going with both classes and the paper (although, I know I'll probably be singing a different tune come midterms). Overall, I'm hopeful for the semester ahead. to our @ meetings 3:30 Wednesday in robert also Frost!) need We help with our website, and can always use an extra hand for layout (any graphic design majors?) We are looking to do a lot paper with this year, and hope our to make it bigger and better than Ifever. (observer@snhu. e-mail an us send out, helping in interested are you at our next meeting. edu) or simply drop by Observer has a new reoccurring article in the Sports section called Penmen Profile. Thismonth staff writer Griffin Spencer featured SNHU's Sports Information director Greg r Nt Nt

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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black eDItOr Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - ep the OBSERVER News In what turned out to be the be to out turned what In Thoughto be it has yet vious administration and ing fail- to adjust the bill to make it to more amenable slightly even republicans. In regards to the of cost overall bill, Obama the was sure to mention that it was "less than we have spent on the Iraq and Afghanistan republican disdain for wars." the bill was apparent as chuckles could Obama President when heard be recognized there were still some out. ironed be to had that details despite this, the speech was a fairly strong one, and made Obama sure the to memoryevoke of Ted Kennedy in a letter that left the president. Kennedy side-show of the address, r resentative Joe Wilson (r-S.C.) shouted out, "You lie!" during This speech. Obama’s President outcry occurred after claimed Obama that the health care proposals would not democratic incorporate illegal immigrants. Wilson's action was an extreme breech of etiquette which disre- spected the presidential office. and boos with met comment His scorn. Soon after the address, Wilson formally apologized. determined what address did effect or did not have, the it is certain that the debate rounding health care will remain sur contentious. - - - - News Editor President Obama addresses Congress tim Callahan Health CareHealth

Obama AddressesObama cnn.com Amidst the growing health In an attempt to defuse the Furthermore, Obama despite making a few care controversy, Barack Obama addressed a joint President session of Congress on Septem- misrepresenta clarify ber 9 to tions of the bill and salvage his rating. approval town-hall meetings that voicing constituents actively saw their disapproval of posed the health care pro plan, Obama started strong in a speech that lasted more than 45 saying, "The minutes, time for bickering for time games has is over…the passed. Now is the season for action." refuted the rumor panels of that death were provisioned for in supposedly the bill that essentially preside over the lon gevityof an elderly person's life. In an effort to assuage the crit- run up would he claimed that ics the deficit, Obama pledged that to attached be would provision a budget for call would that bill the a programrunat the should cuts deficit. With a proclaimed $900 meet will bill the tag, price billion with extreme opposition from those who do not a favor public option. the across to reach attempts aisle, Obama tended to distance himself from the republicans pre potshots at the taking by - - - - - 3 3 Before the presi imprisoning journalists imprisoning for nothing more than reporting the The country pushing news. the hardest for arrests to be one that has seems making a lot ofbeen summer:this headlines Iran. According to the organization report ers Without Borders, Iran has become "the world's biggest prison for journalists." After a few weeks of weeks few a After interrogations beat and I "I gave it drafted to my story, my interroga When reviewing many other confessions These confessions are often broadcasted on The poor conditions and psychological pres- take the pressure. I knew people who had gonehad who to people knew I pressure. the take be to want not did I recovered. never prison…and those people." like there that noticed Updike Nancy Iran, in obtained was a "distinct and unchanging editorial vision. met who never each People have other been have ofto much confessing ofin much things same the the same ways." or their tran state-runthe channels, television ing, Memeriam agreed to confess. He asked They his write. to him wanted they interrogatorswhat names of him gave people and places to include. pages few a me gave He editor. my like was He tor. into added he what incorporate to had I and back, said Memeriam. story," my scripts are published. For this reason, the arrests of most journalists serve two purposes in The Iran. first being to stop the accuratereporting of lawful and events there, and the second to help ofa machine fuel blame externalthat confessions forces for the unrest within the country. criticizing the conditions he has been experiencing been has he conditions the criticizing while imprisoned: “… I was blindfolded during interrogation. I was not charges questioned but about my private about life and my beliefs. the evin at torture physical using deny authorities The violence and pressure psychological the but prison ofare rights detention basic Thein real. citizens is being violated.” used being tools are mentioned Mozafari that sure Iranian an Memeriam, Omid confessions. force to journalist who arrestedwas confessed to last year, crimes he committed never when put under these sortof same pressures. physical and psychological According to an interview conducted with This - - Editor in Chief Aimee terravechia Iranian protests ask for journalists to be released

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Although these stories may seem shocking shocking seem stories may Although these This past summer has been fraught with both Kaveh Kaveh Mozafari, an online journalist impris Many other imprisoned journalists in Iran In addition to the arrests, massive Iran is also "There is a point

Progress, over Progress, 29 over different countries currently are Overall, Overall, according to the Center for American who are simply doing their job is nothing new. to some, the imprisonment of journalists abroad tragic. tragic. is still in captivity in Iran, is both compelling and story of Newsweek reporter Maziar Bahari, who rhode from his Taliban captors. Furthermore, the captors. Taliban his from rhode the daring escape by the New Times' York david laura like ling from North Or perhaps, Korea. Clinton negotiating the release of euna lee and and prisons. News stories like former President Bill Bill President former like stories News prisons. and heroic and terrifying stories pertaining to reporters to pertaining stories terrifying and heroic September 2009

judicial system, Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroudi, ing nothing from outside, seeing no one.” ing nothing from outside, oned in Iran, wrote a letter to the head of the

kept in a cell that was like a tomb for 35 days, hear days, 35 for tomb a like was that cell a in kept on August 25th, wrote to family that, “[he] was Ahmad Zeydabadi, arrested in June 14th and tried and 14th arrested Zeydabadi, Ahmad June in report mistreatment during their detention. denied access to his client's prosecution file. denied access to his client's prosecution file. not present at the hearing after being repeatedly lawyer, lawyer, Gholamali riahai, had resigned and was ing to reporters Without Borders, Hajjarian’s trial ing to reporters Hajjarian’s Without Borders, edly tortured him during imprisonment. Accord- Saeed Hajjarian, captive, on August 25 and reportand - 25 August on captive, Hajjarian, Saeed nian captors held and tried one of the journalists, mass-trial was held, including six journalists. Ira- holding mass-trials. As recently as August 25, a Progress. The numbers continue to rise. to rise. The continue Progress. numbers and danielle Ivory from the Center for American that figure according to a report a to Alterman according eric figure by that 2009, an additional 25 journalists were added to 2009, the day the election was held, until June 25, journalists from abroad captive. From June 12, dential elections in Iran, the country held only 10

no longerable to be where I knew I would said, "There is a point event," event," Memeriam event event and after that rates to before that where your life sepa in everybody's life

placed on him. the pressure being very concerned with Memeriam became American pro life ducer, Nancy Updike, Ask Aimee Ask - - - - - ep September 2009 despite the seeming severity severity seeming the despite As it stands, the front run of the situation, democrats and republicans alike are opposed temporaryto the appointment of a replacementfor Ken nedy. If deval Patrick were to appoint a temporary replace- ment, then republicans argue that the appointee would most certainly be a democrat. Also, such to appointed is who anyone a position would gain an unfair advantage in the coming special con Thoughelection. Patrick tends that he would try to pre any temporary vent appointee from there entering the election, ofdeal greatcontroversy a still is surrounding the topic. Martha Coakley (d), Attorney General of Scott Massachusetts, Brown (r), Massachusetts state r Massachusetts and Senator, Capuano Michael resentatives (d). (d), and Stephen lynch ners for the special election are ners for the special election made now, not in five months. coming are votes important And not in five-months." now, - - News Editor tim Callahan d-Mass.) d-Mass.) is vehemently The M. Kennedy late edward As reported by the Boston

the temporary promotion is not held, then during Massachusetts vote Senate one have only will Senator John crucialthese times. Kerry ( pleading for state legislators to rescind a law that was passed in 2004 with democratic support that requires a to special election Senate seats. replace vacant Globe, Kerry made his stand point veryneed to clear:be "We strongestin the position pos sible. Big decisions are being nytimes.com big Seat to Fill Seat to big - 4 4 Current Massachusetts law With the passing of Senator Kennedy was a champion ficult for the democrats to pass the health care legislation that are they tryingto push through Congress without their greatest reformer. Alas, Kennedy must there and replaced, be eventually is much debate surrounding the election of his successor. states that Kennedy's seat will until January remain vacant 19th, when a special to replace election the Senator will held. With important issues like be Kennedy's cause of health care reform coming up for that some believe in Congress, debate the law should be overturned, so Governor deval Patrick can Ifname a temporary successor. edward edward M. Kennedy (d-Mass.) on August 25th, Congress lost one of its preeminent cratic demo- leaders, remains vacant. and his seat for the less fortunate, and dedicated much of he his career to health care reform.- In con these tentious times, it will prove dif ------

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deVita, deVita, a junior at took SNHU, a more practical point of New Academic Building New Academic News Continued from page 01 Continued from page 01 Joe The new Academic Building was also built with the - environ Certainly, Certainly, the aesthetic component of the Academic Building Students around campus are generally responding favorably to In other construction the news, new cafeteria is on schedule to As of yet, a vaccine for the virus has not been completed, and If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms or ifyou have any Staffaccommodat be to asked been have members faculty and She stressed the need to continue with simple counter-measures: counter-measures: simple with continue to need the stressed She ment in mind, although students may not realize it by simply looking simply by it realize not may students although mind, in ment plumb low-flow utilizes building the sustainability, for Created it. at and subsequent rejuvenation of the campus by recent projects will of the development towards go a long way the university. view regarding the new building. "As long as they can stuff it with its for simply than more even it appreciate to able be I'd then classes, deVita said. With the aforementioned classrooms and appearance," on well seems building new the use, in already offices administrative to being used to its full extent. its way the ultimate realization ofrealization ultimate the ryan Freshman project. recent most this ricci said, "It's good that things are getting taken care of, and the and expanded. It looks great."campus is being updated be completed in November, and it will be cafeteria currentThe fully January. in operational semester second for returnwhen students admin and various Center, will be transformed into a new Wellness summer, and not only this summer but this entire year." and not only this summer, lighting, sensor motion heating, solar passive materials, recycled ing, and many lead other environmentally friendly Following features. ership in energy and environmental design (leeds) guidelines, on its eco-friendly theme. SNHU continues Student the into move to slated been potentially have offices istrative propertysurrounding and house ofFord acquisition Thethe Center. has also given the university a fair bit of leeway for future projects, ventures. dictate such will more than likely although the economy the OBSERVER it may not be completed on time for flu season. SNHU However, has applied to be a provider of the vaccine should it become avail then contact Health Servicesquestions, at 645-9616. ing and understanding for anyone who contracts the be will virus. precautions and students, sick for online Con available be will tent direct contact. to prevent taken able. Until then, the Center Wellness is encouraging people to get a regular flu shot, so off remain enough individuals to healthy stave Wellness the to adhere to advised well be would it now, For H1N1. best protection." is your Center's mantra: "Prevention washing hands, disinfecting washing hands, shared items using like remotes, tissues, cleaning living spaces regularly, etc. Furthermore, H1N1 the and about," Goldberg panic to something "not is this that emphatic was virus is simply another strain of flu. Thus far, there have not been any confirmed cases of the virus on campus. mally do anway, it'll be like a normal it'll be like flu season." mally do anway,

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black ------the OBSERVER Topping offTopping - the eve of The event last First News ered free bed and breakfast breakfast and bed free ered from dunkin donuts the following morning by the Orientation leaders. ning was Magic the experience Norman Ng magician Norman Ng. with read by amazed the crowd vari making and minds ing bowling as such objects, ous balls and cell phones, dis appear and transport. last week's First days events concluded with the annual larkin on movie "drive-in" Field, this year featuring "I love You, Man" star ring Paul rudd and Jason Segel. little… a "Give the is days Feed a lot" food taking place on Septem drive ber 12th. local residents of Manchester and Hook donate to asked be will sett First days went very food by leaving it outside their homes to be collected by volun teer SNHU students. This will be the last event the first year students must attend to qualify for the $300 gift card. smoothly for everyone involved. The events were not only fun and interesting, but also educa tional for the first year students. There were many events have that become orientation tradi- tions and many new, changeswell. as exciting Field, the new students competed students new the Field, of Teams Games. Penmen in the 6-8 students competed against as such another in events one skip-it, dizzy bat, trivia, potato sack and races, the shoe mix-up. The winning team was deliv - later that day on larkin Next, the students attended ment in a modern and realistic relating with the students. way, and living life without regrets. life without regrets. and living "let’s Talk About 'IT,'" where two women, Becca Tieder and Kelly Addington, shared their experiences with sexual assault. While it would seem that such a topic would ensure that event the would have a grave and Becca dramatic and atmosphere, amusing. and comical were Kelly They preached their philosophy of safety and sexual empower dents were excited and amped up amped and excited were dents Marlon Smith. Smith speaker by talked with the students about setting and reaching goals in a very humorous and entertaining way, advocating going the extra degree, working through fear, - - - 5 5 Staff Writer Haley Webb Monday Monday morning, the stu That night, the students can Idol" and "So You Think You Can dance." The highest scoring and challenge winning teams were then able to select a to compete representative team in another round. One student dominated the round, securing the win and the money for his team. lucky enough to win $200 to split to $200 win to enough lucky with his teammates. teams their with together worked Students to answer pop culture questions using a handheld remote competed and against one another in challenges emulating "Ameri conclusion ofthe stu the event, dents proceeded to a Send-Off reception to say good-bye their families. to attended the Thinkfast show, where game one student was ------First for is a Success Days Freshmen format greatly the university's demonstrated desire to Convocation have mirror tion, allowing gradua the students simi- a in SNHU leave and enter to lar fashion. The students heard from many familiar members of the SNHU community, includ ing senior and Undergraduate Orientation Training Coordina tor danielle Kireyczyk, gradu rizzi, ate senior student Michael rob Breault, Father Bruce Col lard of the Campus Patricia Ministry, lynott, Vice Presi- dent for Academic Affairs, and President Paul leBlanc. At the each each student received a memorative - com "Flame of Knowl edge"honor pin in of event, the and as they received their pins, their names were announced to the by housed audience large the small gym. This new program - -

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kept kept extremely busy with First campus community and were are the newest addition to our dents are here! These students new freshmen and transfer stu has hopefully noticed by now, changes this year. For example, example, For changesthis year. traditional featured many was was Convocation. This SNHU new class of students attended

them register. them register. into their new dorms or help PA were were Orientation leaders and dents arrived on campus, there campus." campus." As soon as the stu- nect with each other and the programs that helped them con- September 2009 community community with activities and a warm welcome to the SNHU dents and their families received life, life, explained, "The new stu- director of Student leaders. leaders. As Scott Tierno, by by a variety of student them, them, they were greeted and early. luckily for ready to move in bright were were on campus and 6th. resident students campus on September officially arrived on other smaller prizes. other smaller prizes. gift card and several win a $300 Book Store they could be entered to the First days' events, dents attended each of incentive incentive as well. If stu of to attend, with events students had a variety and fun. This year, the events both informative events packed packed with scheduled at SNHU was absolutely campus. Their campus. firstweek as soon as they arrived on arrived they as soon as days days orientation events September 2009 The Key to Success to The Key In other news, for those tering! of you who are interested, you on Facebook, also fan us can follow us on Twitter, join the CdC staff's linkedIn networks, or speak with us on Ning. The CdC is making it you easier to for know ing events, about new internship upcom- and employment opportunities, and career-oriented workshops. We wish you a great start to new your semester, and we hope to see you in the Career - develop ment Center soon! remember, it's your career…what have you done lately? - Chance Clutter Contributing Writer (careerdevelopment@snhu. edu), calling (603) 645-9630, or stopping by the office (exeter Hall #59) to be registered for the Pre-Internship Seminar Through Blackboard. on course this course you will learn complete the process to obtain a quality internship to follow including: what forms need to be completed, whose signatures you need, as well how to search if Even for a employer. quality doing about thinking just are you sign an internship next semester, up for Pre-Internshipthe Semi- not do you sure make to now nar miss out on a great opportunity just because you were late regis - - re

6 6 themillionairesecrets.net Considering an UndergraduateConsidering the NeW Deadlines to Apply! Deadlines the NeW Are you thinking about Are you There is a new internship Internship? make Sure You Know Know Internship? Sure You make performing an undergraduateinternship next semester? Are you, like many students here at what enhance to looking SNHU, you have learned in the room class while gaining work experience in your valuable career field? Then you need make to Career the with connect you sure development Center BeFO October 5th! process with new deadlines that you will need to follow if want you to obtain academic credit for your internship. Students must contact the Career devel opment Center by: emailing - - - - - dGroup]'s dGroup, dGroup, can contact the Clubs & Organizations & Clubs Prof. Prof. Spirou said she is inter are who those for Also, joining in interested Anyone industry, industry, and their own peers to share ideas and contacts. Fur "very excited that [A back and in full swing." Spirou is a firm believerour students as much company in "getting exposure as possible." In fact, a networking opportunityoccurring on is September 22nd par companies different 60 with the A group at [email protected]. thermore, the AdGroup allows individuals to gain recognition from advertising agencies showcasing their skills. by Finally, members of AdGroup real-world experience gain through internships, advice, trips, and contests against other projects, chapters. also is AdGroup The ticipating. details the out currentlyworking ofsome global a trip to visit advertising agencies. tising Agency," the Ad lab has had clients such as Amoskeag Business Incubator, the Ameri and Shorty's. Cross, can red research, research, check out the Ad lab. It is an on-campus, student-run group that services a 6-10 clients profit. for not and profit for year described as "SNHU's Adver ested in graphic design and web - - - - News Editor tim Callahan in rF301

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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - the OBSERVER speaking to supporters Thisbecame quote famous So, So, as you can see, I don't known known as 'Sturgeon's law' and suggests that everything is more may It succeed. than fail to likely seem pessimistic at first, but it's also relieving to After know. all, have you when iffails something low expectations, you've iffact, In nothing. you anything, lost gainof sense the satisfac smug "Ha! saying, with comes that tion happen!" I knew that would think of myself as a as cynic much as I do a realist. ize I real- that the world both pleasure and can pain, but it's bring better than feeling nothing at all. My advice is to strive hard goals for your little. expect but learn fail, something should And from it and pay it no attention after that. remember; the real cynics are the people who tell you, "everything's going to be just fine." - - - - mir-Hossein mousavi mousavi mir-Hossein Staff Writer Chad marden perspective Can We Just Just Can We or Cynical: a or Cynical: Discuss… realistic realistic Discuss…

In 1951, celebrated Sci- In my 25 years on earth, Guardian.co.uk vide some introspection on my beliefs and the truth behind my 'cynicism' while helping others to avoid making similar others. judgments toward snap ence Fiction writer Theodore Sturgeon gave a speech at New detrac a There, University. York tor started citing poor example of Sci-Fi writing and started to suggest that it had no future as an art form because, "90 cent of per Science Fiction is crud." Sturgeon responded saying that this was because Sci-Fi was sub ject to the same law of averages or as he put as everything else, it, "90 percent of everything is crud." many people have labeled me a cynic simply because I hold up beliefofthe most that, time; the good. any be never will future the articles many write to intend I As pro to like would I one, this like - - - 9 9 For For the seniors: enjoy your For the sophomores and a great year everyone! Have If we give open aid to the For For the new students: dO thing, just give it time. it time. thing, just give final year as college students. up the goodjuniors: keep work! ofin much our involvement ofthe political evolution Iran. Instead of repeating this inter action again, we must allow the Iranian people to stand up, take control, and mold their govern- ment and political system to suit their needs. credit to only give we protesters, the Iranian government's accu- sations that the Western world is inciting discord. despite our intentions, we would only suc- ceed in taking away a degree of power from the Iranian people. this I say This is not our battle. not because it is a distant coun not it is a because country try, currentlyhas no U.S. that the official relations withits nuclear program, due to and also not because the people who's futures are changing, and who's rights are this, I say are not Americans. being challenged, because if this is indeed a battle to that the Iranian people chose their it makes this then and fight, be only can freedom True battle. won when fought for. It cannot be awarded by a separate entity. It is a that all battle people must win for themselves. ast Chapter Pub, there there on Chapter Pub, in the last is something for everyone. NOT WOrrY! You will make friends and get used to every - - - - - Opinion

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The West, and specifically dr. dr. Martin luther King Jr. revolu several Iran has seen A&E and Opinion Editor A&E and Opinion the United States, has a delicate relationship with much of the selves. Nevertheless, a great Nevertheless, new selves. year has started and it is time to take advantage of all that campus is offering, from joining the clubs and organizations (writing for the Observer…wink, wink) put fun at the events to having ing where summer had with all the fun, chillaxation and gone, lack of some schedules. Yes, of us worked, other enjoyed them once discussed how the destiny and freedom of one destiny people the in up tied is inextricably and freedom of another. How one man's plight is the plight of all. This I believe. But in these argue that I must circumstances, we must not interfere. My rea Middle east. Our history with is a compli- Iran, in particular, cated one. How we, as a nation, react to these events is ficult a subject dif- to approach. On one hand, I strongly believe in the sanctity of free election— in the privilege and responsibil ofity I also right to vote. the adamantly believe in the right to peaceful protest. However, like election, that this I believe in the many other situations we which in battle a not is world, should engage. soning is as follows: tions. tions. In the past, the Western world has interfered—acting in what was perceived to be western the country's best ests. inter This history discredits ------Western Interference Western

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a riggeda pro rioting, to election, the world. From accusations of Iran, but for people all around certainlyelection was eventful. tion, not only for the people ofonly for the tion, not arrests—the massive and testing, caused quite a bit of commo held in Iran this past summer want to be." want and people are as free as they dom is something people take, - Free given. be can anybody that

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weighed in on events. in on events. weighed able, the U.S. alongside countries alongside U.S. the able, means of- avail communication around the world, through all As this news began to surface more force, and violence ensued. violence and force, more protests. protests. Police answered with lead to somewhat less peaceful Peaceful Peaceful protests began, which process that it claimed to be. Mir-Hossein Mousavi, the chal Mousavi, Mir-Hossein the balanced and fair electoral 2009 election, much changed. belief that the election was not was was declared the winner of the porters around the widely held didate Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sup- his rallied candidate, lenging - - - - September 2009 Weeks went on as a Weeks number About one-month later a who commented claimed to have have to claimed commented who known the boy. Some up fictional made understandings of how the combustion occurred. Others began making inappro priate statements about why it deep such do to unnecessary was study on the subject. of channels covered the dent. The inci video was shown on television a countless number of times and people continued as Just about it. to speculate another few hundred comments and the being online made, were jokes to degraded had discussion expense, boy’s young the at made the page crashed. Anyone who the find couldn’t YouTube visited video. even any other sites that had embedded the clip had sud- denly lost it. From that day on no one could locate the record ing of that exploded. the boy woman walked into department and claimed a to have police been the mother of that eight- year old boy. As she spoke to the police about her son she fell out. screamed groundand the to In a flash ofwhite light she was gone, only this time enough inno cent bystanders were around to by killed even and hurt been have the explosion. Only two of the to close were who officers police hear her survived. When asked by reporters what she said, they replied "I don't feel well." It is assumed this was likely what the said as well. boy - - - Creative Editor Dillon St. Jean “Just Some Some “Just explosions” The ground around the area ofnumber a first, At people It was early on a Tuesday ing bystander filmingarea most in of the the moment was captured and placed onto You Tube within about an hour of At approximately the event. six thirty-five in the morning a young boy no older than eight- years old walked out into middle of the a busy street and fell backwards to the ground. He and shout unintelligible an made before anyone could the respond boy was gone in a flash of white. was scorched and every car in a three block radius blared their alarms. resulting from Noise the incident left a dull hum that overlapped every other sound could neighborhood the in those have heard. No one knew who the boy was or what the origin of the explosion been. Nothing could was left to pro have vide answers beyond the video that made its way around internet not long after. the few Only hoax. a was it thought people would attempt to give it validity through making claims of being an eyewitness. - How ever, it was only when true eye- speak to forward came witnesses with news networks that video received the any true praise. More and more viewers flocked to the page containing the foot- the age, hoping to investigate situation on their own. People when it happened. work week. It due to a was vacation a 10 10 Creative She turns her arm, right, following Then returns twirling with grace and charm She smiles as I begin to lead, I proceed and movements She guides my across the floor float and glide We more more and footwork And I study my stumble or trip, not falter, must We Our efforts noticed with every dip Her careful steps mine parallel as our souls combine as one, move now We around the room, in circles waltz We bloom, clover a bright chest: Pinned to my slow, and we circle once more We The is fading as she dips low music One last twirl, and then she smiles, Her eyes are bright and all the while with her once more, I fall in love heart my does soar And as she fades away And as I return deep sleep, from my keep heart in my I’ll always I know The memory of she gave, love will I save. always soul for her, And my Editor in Chief Aimee terravechia

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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - larson, the OBSERVER life, life, death, love, hate, The story ofis not the play the The movie reNT came on For a neophyte in the world The lines "There's only us, A & E A that comes with his wife's fortune, wife's his with comes that Maureen and decide Joanne to go to any lengths in order to protest against that the eviction threatens them and all their friends due to Benny's plans for a center. multimedia gains, losses, laughter, and tears unfold with celebrity in a - distinc tive rock musical tone and tempo people thinking about that leaves what is really important in things or people. having life: Jonathan only striking one. the author of and music, the play, as tragic as just fate a shared lyrics that of the friends whose memo- After ries he's in evoking the play. a 6-year writing frenzy, Jonathan larson did not end up seeing the as Broadway, on of play success its the following night the on died he dress rehearsal and preceding the first January preview, 25th, 1996. The play-writer was to discovered have had the Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder. Jonathan larson Pulitzer a both won posthumously reNT. for Tony and two the big screen in 2005, proof of making a success just as great as the Broadway play, even though it followed it after nearly 10-years premiere. from the Broadway of the roughly theatre, musical two-hour play involved not only my senses in the magic that was unfolding on stage, but also of my destinies the as mind, and heart those living with HIV/AIdS and stories oftheir close ones, love and hate, of friendship and ego centrism, were unfolding in front of The messageof eyes. my the has a greatplay impact, just as the larson's storyJonathan did. There's only this, Forget regret, No other to miss, Or is yours life road, No other No way, day But Today" bear the underlying idea that life is here to be enjoyed lived and to the the good fullest, and the despite bad. Seize the moment! – Carpe diem!. Sinziana Scoarta A&E and Opinion Editor A&E and Opinion Life forLife reNt- No Day but today No Day The Colonial Theatre in The play is centered around Heterosexual, gay, and les- Boston hosted, between July 14th and July 26th, the Broadway Tour of one of social-oriented the musicals: most reNT. enduring Starring Adam Pascal Mark as as rapp Anthony and davis, roger mem- cast original two the Cohen, pre- Broadway 1996 the from bers brought yet the musical miere, again the issues of poverty HIV/AIdS and in front of an audi- too been might have that ence these perceive to 90's the in young social turmoil issues. the difficulties of being an artist beginning the at City York New in of the 90's. Inspired by Puccini's la Boheme, the rock musical tells the story of a group ofthat struggle with making friends a living and also battle HIV/AIdS. The omniscient character-narrator, alter-egothe Mark Cohen is of Jonathan larson, the creator of as the former documents the play, the hardships of his friend's life since finding out they HIV- are positive. The idea of fate is well- portrayed by the has in character each that impact life-changing the life of the other. While Mimi and roger are living a romance despite their common poor, and HIV-positive being with struggle how all us show Angel and Collins important it is to treasure each moment that you have with your significant other. bian relationships are explored in a context that in those days Benny, was While taboo. and notorious a former roommate of Mark and roger is giving up his friendship of power favor the in two the with 13 13 These releases have spurred - an excit has been All in all, it challenges in rockband, such Custom harmonizing. as vocal instrument also controllers are available, resembling what the band itself used. up quite a bit of the old "Beat- lemania." Weeks an stores, hit releases remastered before the inspired "cover" album surfaced that combined the both music the Beatles and of Metallica. The group, dubbed "Beatallica," released their album, "Masterful Mystery Tour," featuring songs such as, "I Just Want to Choke Band." Your ing month for Beatles' fans and alike. music-lovers overall improvement improvement in sound Thebrought remastering ity. qual- out a much stronger and more noticeable bass, as well the Even smoothness. as overall an game release offers exciting new things for Beatles' fans. and The game release offers new - - erravechia Editor in Chief Aimee t The thirteen mini-documen thirteen The Aside from bonus materi- the sets were officiallyreleased. They decided to up on the September 2nd, only a limit week before the box sets were set to hit stores. als, als, the most noticeable benefit from these new releases is the taries, which total taries, approximately 40 minutes, are also included in both the mono and stereo box sortsofall includes Theset sets. Beatles goodies such as photos sets box two The pamphlets. and do differ, however, in - packag ing as well as sound. The mono set has a total of thirteen discs as well as a little booklet photos with and the notes. However, stereo set is larger, aside from including, the thirteen albums, an embedded QuickTime docu- mentarythe making of about on each disc. Surely many Beatles fans will seek to obtain both the mono and stereo sets, as they each offer a different combina tion of goodies. - - - beatles remastersbeatles

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box sets hit their release date. sets hit their release date. box out" with pre-orders before the Amazon even reported "selling sound, the other in mono). in one packagein stereo (one special mini digital documenta sets, which include everything of thirteen the original albums, ries, and even two Goliath box remastered recordings. remastered recordings. and interactive songs from the game, which takes the playable that of the Beatles rockband 9th. The release coincided with finally occurred on September sions of all Beatles albums

release of the remastered ver September 2009 - - - September 2009 September 2009 Although this may appear to Although this may Theis also shot beau- movie to survive. to survive. average more than the be a little science-fiction flick, the picture truly provides much more nour Theishment to the intellect. story has an underlying social mentary on com- both refugees, and the way in which societies react to prolonged displacement people. of tifully—true to the Peter son Jack style—and the are wonderfully characters developed. The major drawback of the filmwas also the most praiseworthy part of it—its Although truthful,interesting, social commentary. and mentally fulfilling, the film bottom of pit in the a also left my stomach. revealing such an partugly of sorta created society of disappointment at the end of the movie—as if it created a sort of void in my faith in humanity. goodmovie—def very a Overall, initely a thinker. - - - Editor in Chief Aimee terravechia Van Van de Merwe (played by Shar lto Copley) first appears to be a bumbling and unsure man. As the a take events and progresses, story turn for the worse, his true char desire his through revealed is acter takes takes on a documentary style by interviewshaving with plot mixed and traditional film-styled shoot ing. The main character, Wikus - movie review: District 9 District review: movie 1414 14 rating: 4.5/5 newest Peter Jackson's film is South in Johannesburg, Set The beginning of the film both visually stunning, and men- Although on the stimulating. tally latest the like seems this surface sci-fi alienflick (and just another money making machine), district 9 packs an intellectual punch with a deeper message. to a brings us Africa, Jackson ten- refugee camp approximately inhabitants have years after its settled in. The camp has turned drug crime, with filled slum, a into trafficking, and all-around filth. The ofcity in is Johannesburg social turmoil—the natural resi dents uncomfortable with their close proximity to their unwanted may Although this neighbors. sound like a movie that has been ripped from the headlines, there is one major difference between this and previous refugee situa- Theserefugees are not from tions. but rather from another country, another planet. ------rating: 4.5/5 In the chick-flick series, the ing producer, and Gerard Butler as Mike Chadway, a controver TV personal sially outspoken ity, gives a different dimension to the battle of the While sexes. ofis in search Abby perfect the man, Mike provides audiences what to as awakening rude a with men are looking for in women. The chemistry between the two to Abby helps Mike as intensifies The Perfect. lure a possible Mr. scenes comic with sewn is movie as well as with dialogues make you wonder what that do men and women look for in a rela tionship. Both Heigl's and But- ler's performances were up to the par of a light - how comedy, they seemed ever a bit in stuck a partrut. The neverthe audience a few goodless enjoyed laughs. Ugly Truth, premiered on July 24th and Heigl starring as Abby richter, a morn Katherine the role of Andrew Paxton, to marry her in order to keep her visa status and not be deported to Canada. Margaret comes in for a surprise when she discov in weekend a spending while ers, Alaska with her to-be-pseudo- husband that Andrew is thing but a assistant. helpless any despite the fact that they persuaded are by Andrew's family to marry that way the same resolve to fail plans their weekend, they expected to. Although the plot was predictable, the comi fairly the as well as sequences cal impersonation ofconvincing a heartless and career-oriented woman by Sandra Bullock, have succeeded in making the movie memorable. - - - - - Sinziana Scoarta

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"transforming" "transforming" truth" into "the truth" A & E A rating: 4.5/ 5 The Proposal started the rating: 5/5 Transformers: r This has brought summer less editor-in-chief of a publishing company, who book tricks her assistant, ryan reynolds in chick-flick series on June 19th by 19th June on series chick-flick providing the non-US-resident perspective and to what lengths go become will some to order in citizens of the United States, or simply to keep their job. Sandra a ruth is MargaretBullock Tate, on the big screen a wide range of chick-flick comedies well as as action-packed movies. blockbuster sequels to emas. directed by Michael Bay, the sequel of the 2007 Trans formers made roughly $109 mil and weekend opening the in lion over $830 million up until now. The action-packed sci-fi movie, starring Shia laBoeuf, as Sam Witwicky, and Megan Fox, as Mikaela Banes, alongside their Autobot friends, tells the story decepticonsof returnofthe the as "The in Fallen" an attempt to regain their lost power by cap- turing the Sun. The 150-inute movie keeps the audience glued innovative the with screen the to mix of graphics, plot and comi- cal inserts. The graphic details and the are plot impressive well- structured, even after the third avail be will movie The viewing. able on dVd and Blu-ray start- ing October 20th. the Fallen has undoubtedly been has undoubtedly Fallen the one ofhits of the summer the and, it may be said, of the year, having premiered on June 24th cin in gatheringcrowds still and the OBSERVER

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - the OBSERVER Q: entering your senior year, Coach Hub Coach senior year, bard also appointed you as a captain this fall along with teammates Adam and richard Kent Mike ish. Minus defender Matt delaney and midfielder have you Gabe Mercier, of myself. I don't focus on focus don't I of myself. what I did last year, I just focus on the future that I want to have in soccer. is that it All I can say reflectson my teammates and coaches more then anything because without them those awards never happened. have would Adrian Schippers A: I expect great things out of our team this Q: You missed the firsttwo games of the A: I'm just happy that my wrist is healed Q: last November, you were named the A: Getting those awards was a nice honor at the core of this team coming back. What do you expect out this team in 2009? all fall. have our We goals set on a national cham pionship but we still have to take it one day at a a like ofseem short Anything won't goal time. that eyes. successful season in my season this fall due to a wrist and injury, returned in the third game wearing a cast. But you goalsan and two tallied you as didn't beat a miss to seem assist in a 3-1 win St. over Thomas How Aquinas. is the injury and when do you hope to be back at 100 percent? enough to be out of the cast and I'm able to play have always I percent, 100 back being for As again. aspects of my game I can improve on out. day in and hard day work so I just goals than what we actually reached at the end of the But year. it took a lot of hard work and focus The out. day and in day team the on everyone from season is very physically and mentally demanding since it is so long and you play just two games a oflot a takes It week. and keep to strength mental focused everyday. stay Northeast-10 ofConference Player as the Year well as the daktronics east region Player of the Year. And in April, you were named the SNHU Male Athlete of What can say about you the Year. the honor of these recognitions? the time but I have higher goals and expectations - -

Sports Editor mike Ghika mike SNHU Sports Information dept Information Sports SNHU - Adrian SchippersAdrian A Q & 15 15 ports A few questions for SNHU men's soccer cap soccer men's SNHU for questions few A Q: SNHU Soccer averaged 15 wins a year A: Coach Hubbard and his staff take their job stafftheir his take and Hubbard Coach A: SNHU saw that season magical a was 2008 Q: A: I wouldn't say it was fully successful Q: Your father played soccer at the University University the at soccer played father Your Q: ofsomewhat was a it say could you guess I A: Q: Prior to coming to Manchester, you A: My experience on the seriously as I do. from 1984-2002 before a few down seasons, but head coach Marc Hubbard, hired in 2008, seems the program after last sea on track back to have son's 15-3-4 record and a conference title. What Hubbard and his staff? about Coach say can you ofeffort tons and put time all They seriously. very into building this program and turning it into a national championship team. They do everything direction right the in players the point to can they on and off the field. outscore opponents 34-9 on the year, and yourself you had eight goals and were say you would What team. the six lead to points assists for 22 some of a successful season? to such the keys because everyone on the team had much higher tain and the reigning Northeast-10 Conference ofPlayer Adrian Schippers. the Year, of Connecticut. Has soccer been somewhat of a the years? family tradition over when and sisters older two have I tradition. family Thiswas same. the did I startedboth playing they older got I as Then grade. first in was I when back it just seemed normal with it. to me so I stuck notched 16 goals and four assists in two seasons at Springfield College. Howwas your experience main the ofwere member what a and as Pride the factors in your decision to come to SNHU? Springfield Collegeteam was soccer a good one. It was a good transition from high soccer to the collegeschool game. I came in not - know ing whether I would even be good enough to make team. the Then once I doing started well I put a lot more focus on playing and One ofit very seriously. took the I trans main reasons that ferred though was because I wanted to play at a higher level of soccer where all the players around me took it as S ------Please turn to page 19 Stephen Wood starred in his in starred Wood Stephen The women's basketball On the ice, the men's Come springtime, it was

exciting, successful season season successful exciting, from Stan Spirou (now enter coach) head as year 25th his ing SNHU, team. basketball his and offcoming losing back-to-back seasons, went 18-12 and sur prised some people when they Ne-10 the to way the all it made rose Saint defeating semifinals, and UMass-lowell before fall Moyne. le ing to of member a as season first the 10.8 points averaging Penmen, per game to go along with his 8.3 rebounds per game. And big as a sophomore, year last his showed Stapleton Tory man Ne-10 opponents how much of a threat he can be, as he led the team in scoring (13.3 ppg) despite averaging just 24 min a game. utes team, led by head coach Karen Pinkos, now entering her fifth season, 18-11 went to break up ofa string losing 17 straight The program some seasons. lost fine playersto graduation, but fresh (three class incoming the likely should transfer) one men, those with part to easier it make on. moved have who team hockey skated to a 9-13-2 record under Ken Hutchins. SNHU boasted the May ofPlayer in Troy Year the Ne-10 bury (19 goals, 14 assists), and tourna Ne-10 the to advanced semifinals. ment time for both lacrosse squads to hit the turf of larkin Field. The men finished4-10, got tremendous but performances from the Ball Brothers. Mike 41 notched goals and 21 assists tallied Sean while points, 62 for the For year. for the 32 points

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A Year in review A Year SNHU Athletics: SNHU

The winter brought the Also last fall, John Vaughn's Vaughn's John fall, last Also As for the women's team, The men's soccer team, led As the fall semester kicks kicks fall semester As the

SNHU community another another SNHU community Men's tennis also had a success a had also tennis Men's over over the SNHU record books. squad, led by Ne-10 Confer 12-5. went Chandronnait, dberg dberg stapled their names all ful 7-5 year, while the women's of Player ence Amber Year the as Alex Brown and emma lun- emma and Brown Alex as each each had seven meets last year, women's women's cross country teams 3-0 in 2009. Both the men's and men's the Both 2009. in 3-0 was was looking strong early on at record in the tough Ne-10, but but Ne-10, tough the in record volleyball volleyball team posted a 9-14 are currently in 2009. 2-2-1 year's year's Ne-10 quarterfinals, and Southern in last Connecticut games. games. They were defeated by from a 2007 squad that lost ten Terry Prouty, an improvement an improvement Prouty, Terry a year ago under head coach round of the NCAA Tourna they were picked in the pre campaign 8-6-4 strong a had they unfortunate loss in the second ment, ending their season, but season poll to win the confer againence in 2009. the the year. The team suffered an and allowed just nine goals on that that posted twelve shutouts tality was instilled within a team team a within instilled was tality 20 games, as a defensive - men total since 2002, when they won won they when 2002, since total by by new head coach Marc Hub earn and going15-3-4 in talent title. It was the team's best win from Southern New teams. University's shire Hamp bard, displayed its collective ing a Northeast-10 conference that saw a great that saw deal of success memorable 2008-09 sports 2008-09 memorable year one can only look back on a look back only can one begin to get back onto the field, field, the onto back get to begin off, off, and the athletic teams September 2009 - - - September 2009 The second game of the Alyssa Integlia would also when Alyssa Integlia scored her her scored Integlia Alyssa when first goal ofthe year. Her goal came off a rebound that went into right then feet, her to right would ofThat back net. the the goal last be the of game the for the Penmen. Bridgeport would add a goal to send the a beautiful on overtime into game goal high, better from an even centering cross. With the score 2-2, the Penmen would forfeit moments just with goal another game in the left the notch to Penmen. the loss for first year for the en's soccer SNHU team was wom against dowling College on Sunday, August 30th. The team had a in this outcome better much game as they would win 3-2. The Penmen would get their first goal from Teixeira the in second half as they were trail ing 1-0. With the score at 1-1, made it dowling 2-1 about five minutes. Needing to goal,another at least SNHU collect would be awarded a brought was Teixeira when kick penalty converted She box. the in down it for a goal to get her second goalof in third and contest the games. two add to her season when goal tally she scored winner in the the 82nd minute of game created was goal The match. the with her high pressure on the a forced She line. back dowling misplay to back center dowling the ball right to her which cre ated a scoring chance with the offkeeper The goal line. her gave the SNHU their firstwin of the year and brought their 1-1. to record - - Game against Franklin Pierce Franklin Game against Heading into the second The SNHU women's half, half, SNHU took a 2-1 lead soccer soccer team season on Friday, August opened 28th their at larkin Field on the SNHU campus. The Penmen played 19th ranked Bridgeport. Ariel Teixeira scored the first goal of as she season Penmen the 19th SNHU in the put on top minute of the first half. Teix eira's goal was from inside the eighteen yard box. Her was assisted goal by fellow forward Kristina Cardoso. The game would go into the half when the Penmen gave up their first goal of- 2009 cam young the paign. or not, and they decided he was was he decided they and not, or not. stretched stretched arms of SNHU goal keeper Sean lambert, made a valiant who attempt at the ball. The referees all converged the not or whether about talk to offside was player lion Golden been been called offside, as the goal scorer appeared to be a steps few ahead of the found the play. ball He at his feet and rifled a shot just pastthe out - - 16 16 Staff Writer Dustin Senor Playing Playing with only ten men ing breakaway that could have due due to a Golden the card, yellow second player receiving a lions of would dowling score the College golden few first the just goalin needed they of minutes period overtime the to lead them past the Penmen 2-1. The goal came on a dowl ees ees blew his whistle. All who were in attendance thought it was a call for a foul, however the referee was indicating that rodriguez was in fact offside, The 1-1. at stayed score the and deadlocked remain would score at the end of regulation, and the Penmen would be with faced their first overtime game in only their second game of year. the and one of the assistant refer goal of the season in the 65th minute, when they scored on a bending free kick that barely found its way around the left goal, the after Moments post. with SNHU on a put have to breakaway, appeared rodriguez found he as 2-1 up Penmen the of back the from on net the top of the 18 yard box. As he down taken also was he scored, - -

Much Much like the first half,the Coming off the two-nil

entell Suzanne l Suzanne sion danny pouring down on larkin Field. dan Hernandez would once again find himself in on the scoring action when air for the a ball into he put freshman Christian rodriguez, who settled the ball, and with the dowling keeper off took line, a lob shot that ended his of top left up in the goal. the Again, the Penmen would take a 1-0 lead into the half after an 45 minutes. first up and down second half did not stay score lions Golden The long. for less first their get would of dowling with with them. They entered their game 29th againstAugust dowling College feeling momentum the and ready to go. The game started off with the rain from Tropical depres punished the C.W. punished Post the keeper C.W. his head. with a blast right over The Penmen would leave the field2-0 victors with SNHU keeper Sean lambert finishing the game with four saves and his first shutout ofthe season. 2009 victory, the men's team would momentum the keep to hope ------SNHU Opens Soccer Season with a bang Season with Opens Soccer SNHU lapierre Sports The women also had a good a had also women The August 27th marked the The score would remain The Men's and Women's ful years last season. The season. last ful years men's team finished with record in 15-3-4 a 2008, including the TheNortheast Penmen 10 title. loss 2-1 a with year the finished to in UMass the lowell NCAA regional Final. The 2009 team left they where up pick to looks off as last year, they are ranked 11th in the country and unani as number the mously chosen Northeast-10 in the team one conference. 2008 season finishing while 8-6-4, reaching the Northeast 10 Quarterfinal. Theytoo look as momentum up their keep to the in seventh chosen were they Northeast-10preseason Con poll. ference beginning of the men's 2009- fall sports schedule, when they played at home against Post. C.W. It did not take long for get to score on the Penmen the Ethan as striker sheet nandez in the 11th minute on of side left the box, penalty the leaving lapierre strike to open the ball, which rebounded off the C.W. Post goalkeeper and right back to lapierre, took another shot that finished who with the back of the net sway Penmen The forth. and back ing locker the into lead 1-0 the took confident. room and feeling 1-0 until Hernandez added to the tally in the with 73rd a goal minute of his own. nandez Her received a pass from Cornelius of left top at the Ilea Hernandezand box penalty the soccer soccer teams started the 2009 off coming campaign success received a pass from dan Her the OBSERVER

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - - - the OBSERVER Sports When all is said and done, "The Sports Information Since graduating with his or post-graduate where interns, of out right people most school start out, won't even look at a some have you unless resume sports a within experience work royce. says office," information a also recommends solid royce writing background combined with experience with statistics- programs. computer related work heavy and hours long the load do not dampen royce's pleasure with his occupation. "I am pretty happy with where I am in my career," says royce. His happiness with his job cer tainly translates to praise the his him earned has which work, of SNHU Athletic Chip Polak. director Office atany college of is one versity or uni backbones the of the Athletic and that's true at department says SNHU," Polak. "It's hard to speak ofSports Information at SNHU and not talk about Greg. He is excellent at what he does – of one actually in the best the conference and in New eng land." Sport Management degree in opportunitythe 2000, return to to SNHU was something that was always in the back of his mind. "When the nity arose, opportu it was something I couldn't pass up," says royce. royce looks forward to future with a the goal that is sure to be accomplished with great success. "My only goal is SNHU the to improving keep sports information office while getting for the notoriety the athletic department and coaches and its student-athletes deserve." so richly they that - - - - - oyce's oyce's oyce. r favorite aspect aspect favorite of the job interacting with is the student-ath letes on a daily basis. "It is fun to watch them grow over their not four years, as athletes, only but as people," says The long hours, royce. however, of one not are his aspects favorite of the "With job. gamesnight more scheduled than and before, ever more games overall, work ing six or seven days a week is the much pretty norm from the Greg Royce With With the tough economic onds. onds. At the same time, such the gone up, have expectations that if a score is posted a half hour after a game ends, some slow." that consider might ing to hire graduate assistants both both a blessing and the a as such "Things curse," royce. says stat-keeping computerized web, and e-mail take tasks that took minutes or hours before and shrinks them down into sec climate we are all surrounded by, the competition for in jobs the sports industry is fierce. "If [sports a sportsomething management information] is major, or anyone really, thinks they might be interested in, the to best getway experience is to look Many schools volunteer. middle middle of to August the begin ning of r says May," - - - - - 17 17 Staff Writer Griffin Spencer With With all of the new tech tional tional media, the position has become less media based and SNHUmore promoting athlet website." via the ics such available tools nological as modern websites, text mes saging and some Twitter, tasks are completed faster than they used to be. "Technology is stats stats of every home game, and video broadcasts," says royce. "With the shrinking of tradi have have increased his workload. "When I worked in the office, SNHU, for website athletics the and basically everyone bigger for the except schools, else roster, a of consisted schedules, Now, statistics. team maybe and we have box scores and recaps for every game, bios on virtu ally all of SNHU's 250 student live photos, history, athletes, - -

oyce.

earl Mayhew earl Jeremy - - - - Penmen Profile:Royce Greg Penmen After After graduating from Sports information has cer to to his current job Information as Sports director at alma mater. his "I worked in the Sports Information Office as an undergrad for three years and thought it was something I would be interested in after graduation," r says SNHU with degree, his royce made the climb bachelor's to a division I school, Univer the sity of New Hampshire, become to an Athletic Media - rela assis- tions tant. "That was a good experience from coming a division II school, it because me an gave idea at how different busi the be ness can at the divi sion I level," says royce. royce then UNH left the take to Sports Infor mation director position American Northeast-10rival at International From College. AIC, royce filled tion the at SNHU posi vacated by his former boss, longtime Mcdermott,Tom who left the SId profession. tainly changed since the time royce was an intern during his have Technologies days. college changed and demands by local departments athletic and media ------

royce royce completed his col On game days, royce must On gameroyce days, Greg royce, Southern New New Southern royce, Greg Starting this month, the Observer will feature a series of articles that athletics Whiledocument from Penmen a athletes the are different Penmen well- perspective.

as an undergrad paved the way the the Sports Information Office with with his experience working in in Sport Management paired Hampshire University, previ University, Hampshire in the year 2000. His degree lege career at Southern New ously New Hampshire College,

director since August 2007. August since director SNHU's Sports Information says says royce, who has served as has its own unique challenges," all times. "each day seemingly "SId" keeps him on his toes at "average "average day" in the life of an but the fact that there is no is there that fact the but the the norm profession in royce's workdays workdays and work weeks are are fully staffed with a statisti Information directors. long time, ensure that home events events home that ensure time, contests to his fellow Sports are distributed prior to game of results the communicate the produce the game programs that that programs game the produce also and volunteers, and interns with with the Northeast-10 Confer office. ence cal crew comprised of student WMUr) and communication to to local media (Union leader, game write-ups for distribution game roster verification, post- the average fan, such as pre- fan, such average the that that generally go unnoticed to also the Penmen athletics web for many other game-day tasks gram via the local media and site. royce is also responsible and the SNHU athletics pro publicity publicity for student-athletes sports and also for generating statistical data for fifteen varsity varsity fifteen for data statistical collection collection and maintenance of ent aspects of aspects ent athlet Penmen for the He is responsible ics.

is responsible for many differ on the job for two-years. royce royce two-years. for job the on Information director, has been been has Informationdirector, Hampshire Hampshire University's Sports Penmen fans about the hard work that goes along with each athletic contest. goes that contest. athletic each along with hard work the fans about Penmen the the Southern Athletic department. New Hampshire University The Observer will interview a different month athletic administrator with each the goal of enlightening known for their excellence on the field and in the classroom, much of what is accomplished on the field cannot be possible without strong support and hard work from work of supportmuch hard strong and without classroom, possible the be in cannot and field field the the on on accomplished is what excellence their for known September 2009 - September 2009 england Collegiate england Spirou, a four-time NECC Spirou, a four-time Spirou hard at work coaching his Penmen ances, ances, coached fourteen 20-win seasons, and has averaged over 20 wins a season his career with Between SNHU. throughout 1993 and 1995, Spirou's squads con three capturing 84-15, were secutive New New secutive Conference tournament titles and appearing in division the II semis each time and NCAA even making an "elite bid in 1995. eight" Coach of the Year and a 1994 division II Bulletin Coach of National the will Year, take his place in the New england Bas- ketball Hall of Fame on Friday, at MoheganOctober 7th Sun Connecticut. Thisin Uncasville, unrivaled an as well as induction, milestone in Spirou's serves as a source of great pride career, basketball men's Penmen the for as Athletics SNHU and program a whole. - - - - patrick trouve patrick Clubs & OrgsEditor into New england into New Spirou Inducted to be Southern New Hampshire Spirou is certainly more In his previous 24-years

basketball Hall of basketball Fame snhupenmen.com University University men's been Spirou has Stan coach basketball ofranks the join to great chosen coaches and players in the illus trious New england Basketball Hall of Fame. than deserving of this Hall of Fame induction due to the con sistent success he has enjoyed - coach throughout his extensive a Keeping SNHU. ing career at reputation as one of the hardest working coaches in division II, Spirou will once again take the court with his Penmen squad in his 25th season doing so. the team, Spirou has coaching achieved an overall record of484-235 (.673) second ranking among him active east-10 coaches North in wins. Spirou has led the appear NCAA Tournament Penmen to 14 ------18 18 The preseason has left coaching staffs staffs The coaching has left preseason The Vikings attempted to fillthis void at Other Other major news this off-season of great Vick Vick has made big news in the off-season across the league with a plethora of questions that will ultimately determine the fates of their implemented, be will Changes teams. respective roster cuts will be 2009 made, this begin to order in and perfection to shaped teams will be season. NFl quarterback with the off-season preseason strong a despite who rosenfels, Sage signing of debut, will likely start behind Favre on Minne have not did Favre Although chart. depth sota's a particularly amazing season last year with the Jets, throwing 22 interceptions to negate his 22 touchdown passes, he seems to be the safe bet to lead the Vikings' offense whose depen dence on star running back Adrian Peterson has led opponents' defenses to focus on shut ting down the third-year rusher. Favre seemed shaky in his first preseason start Kansas against City Chiefs but shined with confidence the Houston the Vikings 17-10 victoryin the over ability Favre's With week. following the Texans to create a strong passing game, pressure will be lifted off of Peterson to perform and strong a both will for prepare to defenses force also rushing and passing attack on the part of the Vikings. importance to NFl fans is the Brett Favre situ Favre Brett the is fans NFl to importance ation. After another long off-season of Brett Favre very publicly debating retirement, Favre has finally decided to signwith the Minnesota Vikings. This signing occurred after of months man Vikings' negotiationsbetween several in resulted ultimately which Favre, and agement not bring will Favre deal. million $25 two-year, a only leadership and experience, but seemingly quarterback skill at the superior for the position Vikings who had have quarterback issues since of trading the Culpepper daunte in 2006. as well. After being released from prison months following 18 his sentence for running his infamous dog fighting ring,Vick a signed has one-year deal worth $1.6 million Philadelphia with eagles. the With Vick being out of football action since 2006, and with quarterback Philly's position secure with the role veteran the to as unknown is it McNabb, donovan Vick will play in the eagles' explosive offense. With many teams implementing a wildcat style offense, it would be no surprise if Vick's elu siveness and speed encouraged that alteration attack. offensive team's in his new despite despite the vehicular manslaughter engaged himself in. he had - - - patrick trouve patrick Clubs & Orgs Editor eague season, it is it season, league NFL previewNFL 2009

With the closing of closing the With full of a summer excite

One ofOne of exhilarating stories most the the Although the vast majority of NFl action The issue surrounding Burress began in the considering point, a have might Brafman Sports ment, ment, practices, and controversies to open up Football 2009 National this SouthernObserver New offers the that fair only students football-craving University's Hampshire a preview of what is to come as we draw nearer day. opening NFl’s to for anticipation obvious the be has to summer the return of a now-healthy Tom Brady as quarterback as again center he go under to prepares being after Brady, for New england the Patriots. sidelined for the 2008 season upon suffering a devastating knee injury in the first quarter the Pats' opening game of against the Kansas City Chiefs, will be without his former backup Matt Cassel who, after a successful season with the team, has been traded to the Chiefs. Although the injury appeared as an Achilles' heel to the seemingly unstoppable Brady, the veteran quar terback appeared as able and Performing healthy very as well eve. in the team's opener, his first preseason look at NFl action in almost a year was against the Philadelphia eagles. Going 10-for-15 through the air with 2 in touchdowns that game, it certainly appears that Brady is back to pre-injury form and more than ready to lead the Patriots atop the extremely competitive AFC east. Brady and the rest of the New eng- land squad managed to finishthe preseason in a strong way and are the favorites of many to run. Bowl Super a potential make occurs on the gridiron, any fan sort every that some be will there year knows of of the sport off the field Suchcontroversy. controversy was abundant in this off-season in dealing with the legal issues of the NFl's Plaxico Burress Vick. Michael and November 2008 when he was shot in the by leg his own concealed that was handgun—a not licensed in handgun New York and whose Florida license had expired in May 2008. After of months many negotiations courtand in dates New Burress York, has agreed to a plea bargain of two-years for calling sentence a incarceration, believes Brafman, Benjamin lawyer, Burress' that is too severe when examining how minor Burress' was. offense seemingly brevity of donte Stallworth's prison sentence On crime. far heinous more a seemingly after morningthe of a long night after 14th, March of drinking, Stallworth struck and killed a Flor ida man with his car. After reaching a financial agreement with the victim's family, Stallworth was mandated to only serve 24 days in prison the OBSERVER

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The Penmen con The Penmen On Wednesday, Sep tember 9th, Southern New 9th, tember beat University Hampshire College, Pierce Franklin 2-0, in front of a packed house at in larkin men's Field soccer Theseason action. game regular of year's rematch last a was Northeast-10 tournament semifinals that ended in a tie. 0-0 trolled play the game throughout but were unable a goal tally to 3 min- until Saturday, September 19th Saturday, Saturday, September 26th Saturday, Wednesday, September 16th Wednesday, Wednesday, September 23rd Wednesday, Adrian Schippers Christopher p. Swett Compiled by: Christopher p. Men’s Soccer vs. American Int'l at 7:00 PM Soccer vs. Men’s Women’s Vollyball vs. Felician at 11:00 AM Felician vs. Vollyball Women’s Women's Soccer vs. New Haven at 1:00 PM New Haven Soccer vs. Women's Women's Volleyball vs. St. Anselm at 7:30 PM vs. Volleyball Women's Women's Soccer vs. UMass lowell at 7:00 PM UMass lowell Soccer vs. Women's at 7:00 PM UMass lowell Soccer vs. Women's Women's Volleyball vs St. Michaels at 3:00 PM vs St. Michaels Volleyball Women's 19 19

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The softball team finished ing this upcoming spring, their their spring, upcoming ing this enough produce should offense chance a strong them give to NE-10, competitive in the even despite the loss of some seniors. its its year 21-24, which was four more wins than they had the year prior. Outfielder Nicole Arpin led the team in hitting with a .304 average to go with her 5 home runs and 24 rBIs. If get they strong starting pitch - dents This fall, study gravity. Stu A Year in Review A Year

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Christopher p. Swett p. Christopher .::mary Heath::.

Heath also mentioned that she would would she that mentioned also Heath Previously being an Adjunct Profes When asked Whenwhat being the dean of asked Since June 15th of this year, SNHU

deputy Commissioner. Heath is deputyalso Commissioner. Spotlight @ SNHU @ Spotlight snhu.edu sor here and at Plymouth State, knows Heath what it takes to be a good educa- said am," I who It's teaching. love "I tor. Heath. She knows that teacher prepara tion is key. Heath also said that person alization of every student through who the school of comes education is very important; every student is different. like like to widen the course offerings within the School of education leadership to program include a which would offer Certification. Principal Vice and Principal She would also like to create a doctorate program within the school. thrilled to be a part of a great university. thrilled to be a part of a great university. has had a new dean for the School ofeducation: Mary Heath. Heath has an extensive resume of working in the edu cation field including her most recent job as deputy Commissioner for the New Hampshire department of education. Being deputy Commissioner Heath required to work closely with the districts within the school state. Heath also had to work on issues such as dropout pre vention in the school districts, and of she creation the edu- with different helped as experience has also Heath laws. cation Plymouth for worked Heath educator. an State University for several years, as well as being an Adjunct Professor SNHU. here at the School of education requires of her Heath mentioned that she will be - work ing on going through the reaccreditation of the school. This is a new experience for her as she was on the other side of the accreditation process when she was the the OBSERVER

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