The NEW HAMPSHIRE The independent student newspaper of the University of New Hampshire since 1911 TNHDIGITAL.COM Thursday, April 8, 2021 VOL. 110, NO. 54 UNH to hold two COVID-19 vaccine clinics By Evan Edmonds Gov. Sununu maintains his clinics on April 8 and 9, out- out-of-state students, when state will be increased, as it is sentiment that each vaccine of-state students would be able in fact the US Census says now available as of April 2 to STAFF WRITER given to young, out-of-state to receive the second dose at college students are counted at those 16 and older. college students is one not the end of the UNH spring their address while they’re in An open letter from New The University of New given to a New Hampshire semester: as the recommended college as of April 1. Hampshire leaders from col- Hampshire (UNH) is host- resident. He also argues that time frame from the CDC on The university encourages lege communities to Gov. Su- ing two points of dispensing the timing is an issue, consider- second dose scheduling would all members of the community nunu was released in an effort (PODs) of the first dose of the ing that students may be return- not take place past May 7. In to get the vaccine when it is to “develop a plan,” to vacci- coronavirus (COVID-19) vac- ing to their home states by the addition, Sununu’s defense of available to them, although it is nate the approximately 20,000 cine on Thursday, April 8 and time they would be due for the his decision on Thursday was not required. Degnan told The temporary New Hampshire Friday, April 9 at the Whitte- second dose of the vaccine. based upon New Hampshire New Hampshire that the avail- residents - college students - more Center. These vaccination However, with vaccine not being given vaccines for ability of the vaccine across the that occupy so many of New PODs are only for UNH fac- Hampshire’s communities. The ulty, staff and students that are letter lists 18 universities and residents of New Hampshire. colleges spread among eight Registration for both distri- Granite State municipalities in bution days is now open, with which out-of-state and interna- time slots available 8 a.m. to 8 tional college students mix in p.m. on both days. The vaccine with those communities, argu- is available for any member of ing that this massive popula- the UNH community who is a tion should be vaccinated for New Hampshire resident, even the health and safety of New those not involved in the UNH Hampshire’s towns and cities. testing program. The statement Among those included in from UNH Chief of Police the formation of this letter is Paul Dean and Peter Degnan, Durham Town Administrator Medical Director of Health & Todd Selig, who told TNH he Wellness, explains that Durham is still hopeful Gov. Sununu was chosen because of the will reconsider providing vac- “significant number of resi- cines to all New Hampshire dent students,” at UNH. While college students as part of the they wrote that the university ongoing rollout. Selig said, advocates for all community “It’s just the right thing to do - members to get the vaccine the equitable thing to do.” when available, Gov. Chris He said Durham stands by Sununu has ruled that out-of- state college students will have to get their vaccines in their Vaccine Clinics home state. Photo courtesy of the University of New Hampshire continued on page 3 N.H. student leaders plead for out-of-state student vaccines By Ben MacKillop petition started by Silverwood, lines, in the midst of a deadly Durham, Keene, Hanover, and not give out-of-state students which has gathered over 1,400 pandemic, is not only expen- Plymouth,” the petition states. access to vaccines, every other STAFF WRITER signatures in less than five sive and unattainable for many The petition also points out New England state plans to days. This petition cites many of us, it also increases the risk that despite issues of vaccine give out-of-state students ac- Earlier this week, Uni- grievances with the current to communities in towns like supply driving the decision to cess to vaccines as a part of versity of New Hampshire vaccine roll out plan and the their roll out. UNH currently (UNH) Student Body President dangers it could pose to stu- has over 13,000 undergradu- Nicholas Fitzgerald and Stu- dents and college communities ate students with 56% coming dent Body Vice President Tyler where a considerable amount from state’s outside of New Silverwood signed a letter with of the population is ineligible Hampshire, making out-of-state other student governments for vaccines. students a sizeable amount of from Dartmouth College and “Over 32% of New Hamp- the Durham-area population. Plymouth State College urging shire residents live in college Another concern brought up New Hampshire Gov. Chris towns and this policy increases by many UNH out-of-state Sununu to expand coronavirus the risk for each and every one students is that vaccine al- (COVID-19) vaccine access to of them,” from the Change. location by state is based on out-of-state college students. org petition. The petition also census population data, which As previously reported by cites concerns that students includes out-of-state students The New Hampshire, Gov. who decide to travel home to as residents of their college Sununu explicitly ruled out- receive a vaccine could worsen town. This means that despite of-state students ineligible for the spread in the process, and concerns over out-of-state vaccines in New Hampshire that in reality many students students taking away from New and said that those students can will simply not be vaccinated Hampshire residents in terms go back to their home state to due to those conditions. get a vaccine. “Encouraging us to take Student Vaccines The letter to Gov. Sununu multiple trips across state is echoed in a Change.org Aqeel Hisham/TNH Staff continued on page 3 Stressed out Live Free Water SPJ 2021 Award Pete Davidson UNH Football bobcats opens Show Zooms with UNH cancels season 4 6 8 12 16 What’s the Weather?

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Since 1911 Apr. 9 66/44 INDEX* Partly Cloudy Student creates TikTok about lumpfish Breaking the stigma: women in the weight room Apr. 10 Contributing Writer Melanie Matts writes about Wildcat 71/45 Partly Cloudy Powerlifting and breaking gender stereotypes in the weight room. Apr. 11 53/41 Showers

News Editor Julia Stinneford talks with Nathaniel Spada, a UNH6 grad 7 student who went viral for his videos on lumpfish. Apr. 12 54/42 Main Street Makery to close UNH Wildcats Mostly Cloudy men’s soccer

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Sununu has yet the belief all students should as possible. “The quicker we Whittemore Center Arena in considered a New Hampshire to make a statement regarding be eligible: “This it is a public can vaccinate our community, the form of a valid, unexpired resident for vaccine eligibility out-of-state students receiv- health issue for all who are in the lesser the risk for COVID- N.H. driver’s license or ID, you must have either a New ing vaccines, his office has contact,” he said, whether the related negative impact on our a payroll check or document, Hampshire driver’s license or acknowledged that vaccine students are living in Durham members health, as well as aca- unemployment contract, or non-driver ID card, or a payroll eligibility could be expanded neighborhoods, going to the demic and social/interpersonal government issued payment document/government issued should vaccine supply increase. local grocery stores, or work- activities.” showing a legal N.H address payment delivered to you at a New Hampshire is currently ing local jobs while they’re in For international students, dated within 60 days. New Hampshire address within ranked first out of U.S. states in New Hampshire. Selig argued those who have a valid N.H. Those who have already the last 60 days. Under these both percentage of population even giving students the op- driver’s license “should qualify received their first dose of restrictions, some out-of-state to receive one vaccine dose, tion to get the first dose would to register for the vaccine,” the vaccine from the state are students can still be eligible for 42% versus the U.S. average of help the overall safety of the according to an email from the urged to keep their appoint- a vaccine if they jump through 33%, and in doses of vaccine community: “Every shot we UNH Office of International ment for their second dose. the required hoops, but many allocation used at 90% versus get in the arm of our state’s Students (OISS) and Scholars. The more UNH community students, especially those living the nationwide average of 77%. inhabitants, including all of our If international students don’t members that get vaccinated, college students, the safer most have a driver’s license in the the closer the university is to of our vulnerable residents will state, they can apply for a adjusting COVID protocols, FOLLOW US ON be.” New Hampshire non-driver ID Chief Dean’s statement says. An article by the Associated and make an appointment in Regardless of vaccination INSTAGRAM Press detailed on April 1 that Concord, bringing the neces- status, the university asks com- Vermont plans to open up vac- sary documents. The OISS said munity members to continue cinations to out-of-state college UNH is advocating with the being tested as scheduled and students by April 30, assuming State on behalf of international continue following public there are enough vaccines. students and “hope to have health guidelines. @the hampshire Degnan said he supports the updates soon.” new N.H. bill easing land permit process passes By Teddy Tauscher wildlife organizations worry Bradley said this review Act and would cause “some thing, you have done a good the bill might result in harm to process has held up around 50 degree of harm” to endangered job of protecting the environ- CONTRIBUTING endangered species. alterations of terrain permits. species. ment,” said Bradley. WRITER Bradley wrote the bill According to the Director Suzanne Fournier is a mem- Jim O’Brien is the director because a large number of of New Hampshire Fish and ber of the Voices of Wildlife in of external affairs at the Nature A bill has passed in the development projects were Game Department, the bill New Hampshire. “They want Conservancy and said that New Hampshire State Senate being unnecessarily held up. will clarify their department’s development projects to go while he was happy with the that would ease the process This hold up, Bradley said, ability to write regulations ahead even though they have bill, some of the bill’s wording for which land permits are was a direct result of a court around endangered species. threatened an endangered spe- was a bit vague. Specifically, given out. According to Sen. case regarding applying for an The bill would also allow Fish cies,” said Fournier. the bill calls for developments Jeb Bradley, the author of the alteration of terrain permit. and Game to take payments for Fournier said endangered to not appreciably jeopardize bill, SB 129, current restric- “The interpretation of the unavoidable loss of habitat. species like the Canadian Lynx a species. O’Brien questioned tions prohibiting developing court was there could be no Bradley said that the bill and the Common Nighthawk whether or not the word “jeop- on land that might cause any possible negative impact and does not weaken the Endan- would be put at risk as a result ardize” could be modified to harm to endangered species that’s just not workable,” said gered Species Act but some of this bill. mean partially or mean inher- are holding up a large num- Bradley. In order to determine disagree. The wildlife conser- However, according to ently that significant damage ber of development projects. this, these permits were forced vation group Voices of Wildlife Bradley, the bill would have no is done. The proposed changes would to go through a review process in New Hampshire opposes adverse effect on endangered SB 129 is currently in the require developers to minimize with the N.H. Fish and Game the bill on grounds that it will species. “If the Nature Conser- House Fish and Game and Ma- harm instead. However, some Department. erode the Endangered Species vancy can sign off on some- rine Resources Committee. UNH conducts wastewater testing system to track COVID-19 virus

By Teddy Tauscher technician Kellen Sawyer. Similar to the self-test, the advanced depending on how An engineering and consult- Sawyer collects the samples tests here extract the viral RNA often testing is done. Because ing firm known as Geosyntec CONTRIBUTING from manholes on campus in a from the samples, said Mouser. of how often students are has been involved in a slew of WRITER simple manner. “I have a little But Mouser said the samples tested at UNH, Mouser said the water testing projects. Duane bottle on a string,” said Sawyer. themselves are very different. wastewater data often lines up Graves is a senior principal sci- Self-testing isn’t the only Sawyer said that accessing “The sample is a lot with the self-testing data. entist at Geosyntec and said the way the University of New the manholes can present more complicated than say While wastewater testing testing is effective at determin- Hampshire has been keeping danger at times. “I have to a nasal swab sample where is being used in addition to ing the proximity of the virus track of the coronavirus lever it, and then I get where you may have some bacteria, the self-testing at UNH, not to communities. (COVID-19) on campus. I can get my hands under it maybe some other viruses or all institutions or municipali- “Wastewater was one of the Alongside the self-tests, the which is kinda dangerous,” she pathogens in the nasal area ties have the same self-testing key ways that we could help college has been using a said. but with wastewater there’s all infrastructure, said Mouser. people provide an assessment wastewater testing system. Once the samples are kinds of stuff present in those She said Keene State College of ‘Do I have the virus close to Compared to the scale of collected, they are kept on ice samples,” said Mouser. is relying more on wastewater me?’” said Graves. the self-testing operation, the until they can be brought back A benefit of wastewater testing than individual testing. Mouser said while wastewa- waste water testing is tiny. to the lab, said Sawyer. testing, said Mouser, is that “They don’t have the ability ter testing has been useful, the According to Paula Mouser, Self-testing gives a it can detect the virus earlier to do the testing in their labs college made the right choice associate professor of civil and quantitative and individual than other tests. This testing so they are coordinating the in deciding to not rely solely environmental engineering assessment of COVID-19 method can give a three-to-five sampling and then they send on either testing option. “It’s and lead on the project, her on campus, said Mouser, day advance notice of infection those tests off to contract labs, always good to have a couple team has three members, and whereas the wastewater testing relative to the rise in case which is pretty expensive” said of lines of evidence to make sometimes less. measures different groups of numbers, said Mouser. Mouser. decisions with,” said Mouser. The samples themselves are people living on campus in However, Mouser said this UNH isn’t the only group collected solely by research different areas. advance warning is really only conducting wastewater testing. TNHdigital.com 4 Thursday, April 8, 2021 News THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Bobcats show increased stress in higher populated areas, study shows

Photo courtesy of UNH Newsroom.

By Isabelle Curtis end up in hair samples. levels are lower in the spring in “open development” areas, area’s resources. “Under normal conditions, than in the fall. Below-average such as golf courses, large “They’re adaptable in the STAFF WRITER cortisol helps our bodies regu- temperatures in the fall can parks or cemeteries. This is types of prey they can eat, and late energy and gives us the also cause lower cortisol. because these “managed land- the types of places they can Between midterms and a resources needed to deal with In order to isolate cortisol scapes” lack plant biodiversity live, but they’re also really canceled spring break, stu- the stressful situation. This is a levels caused by stress from that would support prey species good at specializing in certain dents at the University of good thing for our bodies—we naturally occurring hormone for bobcats. things when they have to,” said New Hampshire (UNH) are deal with the situation then changes, the researchers Carroll also noted that bob- Carroll. feeling the burnout. However, return to normal. However, partnered with the Buttonwood cat cortisol levels were highest However, the rate at which UNH students are not the only chronically high cortisol levels Park Zoo and Squam Lakes in areas with intermediate humans are changing the stressed-out wildcats. Bobcats can worsen individual bobcats’ Natural Science Center to housing density. This is be- landscape is outpacing bob- may also be feeling increased health and lower reproduc- observe their captive bobcats to cause food resources are more cats’ adaptability, resulting in stress because of human activ- tion rates of populations,” said use as controls. unpredictable. In contrast, both their higher cortisol levels. The ity in residential and agricul- wildlife ecologist Rory Carroll, “[Captive bobcats] are still low and highly developed areas study did not focus on whether tural areas, according to a study assistant professor of biology at experiencing temperature and maintain their “own unique bobcats’ cortisol levels were by scientists with UNH’s New Southern Arkansas University, weather [changes], but they’re resource bases.” For example, detrimental, but prolonged Hampshire Agricultural Experi- in a UNH press release. not really stressed because squirrels that are attracted to stress can cause immunity and ment Station. Carroll conducted the study they’re kept in constant condi- bird feeders in high density reproductive issues. Researchers have found as part of his doctoral research tions. They’re always fed the areas can become a bobcat Carroll hopes that the study that hair samples of bobcats at UNH, along with Marian perfect amount of food. If they food source. will help preserve bobcat living closer to residential K. Litvaitis, professor emerita want to escape the conditions, Bobcats’ ability to adapt habitats during future land de- and agricultural areas have of natural resources and the they have an indoor pen. So, is one of the things that make velopment projects, as well as higher cortisol levels. Corti- environment, and Thomas we used those samples as a them unique. When studying inspire regulation on Vermont’s sol is a hormone that releases Foxall, professor of biological baseline of what the cortisol how bobcats’ diets differ across bobcat hunting season. into a mammal’s bloodstream sciences. levels in a bobcat should be,” New England, the research- “An adaptable species has when faced with a difficult or The study also found that explained Carroll. ers found bobcats not only its limits. You can’t just adapt threatening situation. The more size, temperature and weather The study found that, in specialized in different foods to anything,” he said. cortisol that circulates in the can affect cortisol levels. For addition to agricultural areas, but developed unique hunt- bloodstream, the more that will example, bobcats’ cortisol bobcats had higher cortisol ing patterns depending on the TNHdigital.com THE NEW HAMPSHIRE News Thursday, April 8, 2021 5 Scientists disprove misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine

Photo courtesy of vaccines.nh.gov. By Rhianwen Watkins genomics is that material flows Dr. David Itkin, Infectious to suggest that there have been trust the scientists that under- from DNA and gets transcribed Disease specialist at Ports- deaths linked to the vaccine, stand this stuff that were not CONTRIBUTING into RNA and then gets trans- mouth Hospital, and voted Top and that the worst possible trying to track people.” WRITER lated into protein,” said Megan Doctor in Infectious Diseases side effect is a serious allergic There is no evidence that Enos-Fournier, professor of by NH Magazine in 2004, reaction which is very rare, the vaccine contains micro- Some people have fallen biomedical sciences at the 2005, 2009, and 2010 said, and it is only those who have chips. victim to false claims regarding University of New Hampshire “This is a piece of RNA that serious allergies in general, “Drug companies aren’t go- the mRNA vaccines cur- (UNH). “If people are saying, does not go to the nucleus, it who may have a reaction. Even ing to invest billions of dollars rently being used to prevent well this RNA vaccine is gonna stays within the cytoplasm of most people who do have al- into producing a product that’s the spread of the coronavirus change your DNA, that’s physi- the cell and basically hijacks lergies and use an EpiPen have ultimately going to cost them (COVID-19) pandemic. cally and biologically impossi- the protein synthesis apparatus received the vaccine with no money,” said Vicki Jeffers, pro- According to BBC news, ble.” She continued, “We don’t of the immune cells, so it never allergic reactions. fessor of biomedical sciences a video was released by an have the enzymes to reverse even actually sees the host The CDC also reports any at UNH. “I understand that the osteopath named Carrie Madej, transcribe that RNA back into DNA and it never gets into the cases of serious allergic reac- perception of ‘big pharma’ is who claimed that mRNA vac- DNA. We can’t do it.” nucleus.” tions to VAERS, the Vaccine that they’re just out to make cines have the ability to alter The RNA is simply the de- Many people have also Adverse Event Reporting Sys- money, and that’s certainly people’s DNA, however many livery system used to transmit feared that the vaccine may be tem, which collects reports of true, but ultimately, the vaccine scientists have since proven the information to the cells to unsafe due to it being made in adverse reactions to the vaccine still needs to work or it’s gonna this to be untrue. make the protein. It works to such a short amount of time, from healthcare profession- cost them in the long run.” According to Gavi, the Vac- activate both our B cells, which according to CNET. als, vaccine providers and the All N.H. residents who are cine Alliance, COVID-19 con- create antibodies, and T cells “If you think about the way public. students at UNH are eligible to tains a spike protein, for which which attack virally infected vaccines have been delivered in There have been some register to receive the vaccine scientists are able to sequence cells, Enos-Fournier explained. the past, this is a new delivery theories among the public that through one of UNH’s points its DNA. They then are able A lot of older vaccines only system. But, it’s not really that the COVID-19 vaccine may of dispensing (PODs) on April to recreate it synthetically by activate B cells, so this one is new. The technology to do this contain microchips which sci- 8 and 9, according to an email injecting us, through the vac- especially effective. has been around for decades. entists and the government are that was sent out Friday from cine, with an mRNA particle Enos-Fournier also ex- We just never employed it using to track people, accord- UNH Chief of Police, Paul H. which acts as a messenger to plained that RNA is very because we didn’t have the ing to CNET. Dean. tell our cells to create many of unstable on its own. “Any need or the funds or the willing “Do you have a smart- “Everybody’s struggling these proteins. Our immune RNA that is not translated is participants, all the volunteers phone? Because if you do, with COVID fatigue, said system responds by attacking going to be degraded by the that would have gone into these you’re already walking around Sherine Elsawa, professor of these synthetic proteins, which body. Messenger RNA has a vaccine trials to speed up this with a microchip in your biomedical sciences at UNH. builds antibodies to them. The very short half-life,” said Juan process,” said Enos-Fournier. pocket. If somebody wants to “Everybody’s tired of the isola- next time we encounter the Rojo, professor of biomedical One of the theories regard- track you down, there’s a much tion, everybody’s sick and tired real virus, our cells remember sciences at UNH. “I think it is ing the vaccine is that it has led easier way to do it without in- of not being able to go to work, the protein attached to it, and 3 to 5 minutes that it is going to to harmful side effects or even jecting you with a microchip,” and the way to get things back attack it before it can infect us be degraded. After that it is not death, according to Green- said Enos-Fournier in response to normal is to get vaccinated.” and make us sick. going to be incorporated into medinfo.com. Enos-Fournier to this claim. “You have to trust “The central dogma for our cells.” explained that there is no data the science and you have to @thenewhampshire 6 Thursday, April 8, 2021 News THE NEW HAMPSHIRE UNH graduate student creates viral TikToks about lumpfish

By Julia Stinneford graduate research. The focus of Spada’s work is on improving NEWS EDITOR lumpfish aquaculture, he said. Lumpfish are raised by the When Nathaniel Spada millions in many Nordic coun- started making videos on tries and Canada, according to TikTok featuring lumpfish, Spada, due to their usefulness he never expected them to go in the process of farm-raising viral. He had been looking for salmon. Salmon are often farm good content to post in the raised in sea pens, and being hopes of gaining a following out in the water makes them – “I didn’t realize my greatest prone to being infected with assets were swimming right in little parasites called sea lice. front of me,” he said. Lumpfish eat these sea lice, and Spada is a graduate stu- as such are used by these fish dent in marine biology at the farmers as a form of biological University of New Hampshire control to help keep the salmon (UNH), who has found himself healthy. The lumpfish are put a viral content creator on the into the salmon cages, Spada popular video-sharing app said, to eat the parasites off of TikTok. He currently has 1.2 the salmon. million followers, and 20.7 But, even though millions of million total likes. lumpfish are bred every year, “I’ve always thought the “there isn’t a single protocol Photo courtesy of Jeremy Gasowski. lumpfish were cute, but I never that is drawn upon for raising imagined so many other people this fish; everyone just does experiments that year. he still plans to keep making would be able to provide more would fall in love with them their own thing,” Spada said. “I fell in love with the story videos for his followers on in-depth content than TikTok, too,” Spada said. “So, I hope to find the proper that she told and the fish that TikTok. His research with the which has a 60-second limit on His intent, he said, was nutritional and growing condi- she spoke so highly about,” lumpfish will continue until its videos. to educate people about his tions for lumpfish so that the Spada said. As it was his senior the fall, and after that, he said Beyond his viral video research and what the life of process of raising them is as year, he was looking for a pro- he hopes to “find a job that has plans, Spada hopes to find a marine biologist looks like. cost effective as possible.” fessor with whom he could be a more viral-worthy content.” work at a federal or state “Going viral was quite surpris- Spada became interested in graduate student, and Fairchild His goal is to keep his agency like NOAA or Fish & ing,” he said. lumpfish during the spring of seemed like “the perfect fit.” videos centered on marine Game. “It has been a dream of His first video that went vi- 2019, his senior year. As an un- “After pestering her for a biology, but expects that he mine to work for NOAA so that ral was posted last August, and dergraduate, he was a member summer job, she gave me one,” will have to be creative with is my main goal,” he said. Spada said that it “glued” him of the Sustainable Fisheries and Spada said, and ever since, his content once he graduates. “I love to educate folks to his phone to watch all of the Aquaculture Club on campus, he has been working with “I hope to continue to grow on the things I’m passionate notifications pour in. “It was a and Dr. Elizabeth Fairchild lumpfish – now as Fairchild’s my brand as a content creator about,” Spada said, “so I hope pleasant surprise!” came to speak to the club about Master’s student. by making merchandise and content creation remains in my The stars of Spada’s videos, her plans to raise lumpfish for Spada graduates from his posting videos to YouTube,” future!” the lumpfish, are central to his program in September, but Spada said. YouTube, he said, N.H. natives launch Live Free Water company By Ben Domaingue Live Free Water’s business “We are looking to be the strategy has shifted numer- most eco-friendly beverage STAFF WRITER ous times since its founding, company,” said Monizone. eventually settling on home “The fact that we have a supe- Live Free Water, an ambi- and office delivery. rior product is not enough.” tious business created by four “Originally we wanted to As a result of COVID-19, New Hampshire natives and sell it to beverage companies. numerous businesses have Lakes Region alumni, opened Then, we looked into bottling shuttered. Some, like Live its doors during the coronavirus water ourselves. Then settled Free Water, have attempted to (COVID-19). on home and office deliver- operate during the pandemic, “Our company lives at the ies. It’s the most cost-effective despite the challenges. intersection of convenience, and the most environmentally “People are wary go around quality, and sustainability,” friendly,” said Monizone. and put the cup under the their website reads. Live Free At the moment, Live Free coolers, even though they have Water promises “world-class Water is building its bottling no reason to be as we offer water” sourced from their local plant in Alton, New Hamp- COVID-friendly coolers. The spring in Glenrock Springs, shire. All of their work is customers [offices] are current- located in Greene, Maine. in-house. ly closed, and switching their Live Free Water was “We do all of our distri- water brand is not a priority for founded by four local college bution ourselves. And we’ll people. There is a very status- students and recent graduates be doing all of our cleaning, quo attitude right now. Getting from the Lakes Region. For six filling, labelling, delivery. It’s customers has been the biggest years, the men have worked to- a good system, and when the challenge,” said Monizone. gether at Lake Winnipesaukee. money is there I hope we can Live Free Water provides its Luciano Monizone, presi- get some distribution going,” test results online as an act of dent of Live Free Water and said Monizone. transparency. student at Suffolk University, Live Free Water wants to Live Free Water also pro- aims to provide exceptional distinguish itself from the com- vides coffee delivery to its cli- service to each of his custom- petition by providing excellent ents. They offer their Ethiopia ers. customer service to its clients. (light roast), their Winnipesau- “What we loved most about “All of these conglomerates kee Sunrise (medium roast) and our job was forming meaning- - you’re sitting on the phone Italian (dark roast) blends. ful relationships with custom- for 30 minutes or more. With Live Free Water provided ers,” said Monizone. us, if you run out of water, I’ll a sample bottle at no charge, Monizone took a leap of be at your house within the which was delivered same-day. faith in founding the company, hour,” said Monizone. “That I had the opportunity to willing to take a chance to local customer service is our sample the water, which had a compete during COVID-19. competitive edge.” distinct taste compared to local “It’s not really anything I Live Free Water is work- tap water in Durham, as well as had the desire to do, but be- ing to ensure that single-use filtered Brita water. cause of Danny, Jack and Ethan disposable bottles do not exist and their entrepreneurial spirit in their supply chain. As the and then me with my connec- technology is not quite there, tions, it was a no-brainer to try they are exploring eco-friendly Photos courtesy of Live Free Water. something,” said Monizone. TNH bioplastics. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE News Thursday, April 8, 2021 7 Wildcat Powerlifting works to end weightlifting stigma

Photo courtesy of Melanie Matts. Brianna Cowing, (left) Claire Wardlaw, (middle) and Sammy Greer (right) pose as the executive board members of Wildcat Powerlifting.

By Melanie Matts new people, no one knew me, I could be whoever I wanted to.” CONTRIBUTING Intimidation of the weight WRITER room, and the gym is general, plays a huge role in many There’s been a long-time students lives. Sophomore stigma within the fitness world Alexandra Colonna said, “Of that women should be doing course I’m going to be intimi- cardio, and men should be dated. I can feel the testoster- lifting weights. That stigma is one wafting out of there when I being broken day by day, and walk by.” students at the University of Greer, who started power- New Hampshire (UNH) are lifting back in 2018, is now a helping make that happen. certified personal trainer work- Wildcat Powerlifting is ing for the HRC and teaches a non-affiliated club within her own beginner weights Hamel Recreation Center class. Greer is a mentor, teach- (HRC). There are four execu- er and example to students and tive members who run the club, patrons at HRC, especially for and three out of the four of those who are intimidated by them are women. strength training and the weight Samantha Greer, Brianna room. Cowing, Claire Wardlaw and “The biggest impact I’ve Brandon Sondrini founded the had on campus rec is having club just over a year ago. a successful beginner weights “We have created an unaf- program. I am so proud of it, I Photo courtesy of Melanie Matts. filiated club within Durham love teaching it, and I love that that is a community of UNH, women and even some gentle- Samantha Greer sets up to deadlift at Hamel Rec. Center on March 7, 2021. patrons, lifters, anyone wanting men have a safe space to be to lift or find a community to vulnerable and to be newbies,” identify as male. It is really in- 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and you, women who have done it exercise within,” said Greer. she said. timidating and hard, but I think Tuesdays and Thursdays from before will only want to share Each member of Wildcat Greer continues to leave her that me being a female in that 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and help. Reach out, use your Powerlifting has had their own mark around HRC outside of back room for a couple hours a “Take a group exercise resources, ask questions, and fitness journey. Cowing’s jour- clients and classes she teaches. day, female patrons seeing that class, a lot of the time they use understand it’s about the mind- ney with strength training took Greer said, “I think the has helped so much.” equipment found around the set and getting yourself through off officially when she began biggest way I’ve had an impact For those looking to get gym so you can go into these the door. Once you are bitten her time at UNH. isn’t through my couple of cli- into strength training, or fitness rooms and know what you’re by the bug of strength training Cowing said, “I remember ents but it’s going into the rec in general, Greer’s beginner looking for,” said Cowing. and exercising, you’ll realize being extremely scared to go in center, walking into the back weights class in an excellent “For women trying to get that your body is capable of so [the weight room] my first day. room [weight room] and just place to start. According to the out of the cardio world or into much,” said Greer. I came here [UNH] and I told knowing that this space is made HRC group exercise schedule, the weight room, reach out myself to not be afraid to do it for all people. Strength training beginner weight is held Mon- to someone that you know anymore. I was in a new space, isn’t exclusive to those who days and Wednesdays from has done it before. I promise 8 Thursday, April 8, 2021 News THE NEW HAMPSHIRE

FOLLOW US ON FOLLOW US ON TWITTER INSTAGRAM @UNHSPJ @UNHSPJ The ARTS 8 April 2021 On the Spot with... The Fry’d Guys By Anna Kate Munsey mental conservation & sustainability sticks and curly fries, as well as signa- themes about our company, and it seems MANAGING EDITOR minor who graduated in December; ture grilled cheese sandwiches and mac to have boded very well... I think that and Environmental Health and Safety and cheese flavors. The item names the people really love it,” Landon says. Senior year of college means spend- Manager & Director of Morale Nelson were designed with college life in mind, Their brand is designed to be afford- ing time with friends, applying to jobs, Davis, a senior environmental conserva- such as their “U Up?” buffalo chicken able, local and inclusive. These attri- passing final classes and … running a tion & sustainability major. grilled cheese or their “The One Night butes can be seen in the food itself as business? The guys have had to devote most Stand” mac and cheese topped with well as the entrepreneurs. Six ambitious University of New of their free time and energy to the BBQ pulled pork. From sitting around their living room Hampshire (UNH) seniors have poured business, as well as sacrificing many of Of course, a college town with over on their laptops, brainstorming where their hearts and souls into late-night eats the typical senior year traditions such as 13,000 students can always use an to go, to doing taste tests for friends, to spot Fry’d, an instant Durham hit. going out with friends on the weekends. option for late night food, especially offering Super Bowl catering and finally “Food for friends, by friends” is the However, they are loving it. when it’s carefully designed by students their official opening, the business has motto at Fry’d, and that sentiment is Gibadlo says they try to separate themselves. been a long time in the making. infused into everything they do. their relationships as friends versus as “People are kind of cooped up and One fun project they have developed The idea first came to Chief Ex- business partners. “I think everyone is we want to be viewed as ‘that friend’ since opening is their “secret menu,” ecutive Officer (CEO) Darren Gibadlo on the same page about it… we all pur- who’s there and you can relate to… which features unique, limited-time while he was at a food truck festival posefully put that ‘friend hat’ away, you We’re trying to create that fun, inviting items. in California. He thought that sort know, and take out that ‘business hat’ vibe and just be that person you can Fry’d is open Wednesday through of business model would do well in and put it on for a couple hours, so that turn to, that’s always gonna be there,” Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Durham, but there were unfortunately we can have a successful service and said Landon. offers both takeout and delivery, as well some restrictions regarding food trucks get through those four hours without In addition to the food, the market- as catering. on UNH’s campus. He enlisted the any hiccups. I think everyone’s done a ing strategy at Fry’d has been crucial So, what’s next for the Fry’d guys? help of his best friends and roommates pretty outstanding job with that so far,” to their success. They’ve utilized “We’re at that point where we kind of to brainstorm, and the project took off he said. social media and other online forms need to decide where we want to go. from there. Fry’d opened their doors in the of advertising to get the word out like We’ve definitely found that niche in The team includes Gibadlo, senior beginning of March and have had an ex- their newsletter, share behind the scenes the late night college market and that’s finance & entrepreneurial studies dual ceptional first month of business. They clips, and advertise menu specials and something that we want to stay true to,” major; Chief Marketing Officer Ethan are operating as a “ghost kitchen” out of options. Gibadlo said. Landon, senior marketing major and Wildcat Pizza, at 3 Madbury Road. When the team was designing the After graduation, they plan to move psychology minor; Chief Financial Even given their welcoming atmo- menu, Gibadlo personally knew the into Gibadlo’s family home and con- Officer Patrick Duggan, senior finance sphere, engaging social media content struggle of going out for late night tinue working on their goals with the major and economics minor; Chief Ac- and clever business model, the food is food while having dietary restrictions. business. They are looking to have a counting Officer Keane Regan, senior the star of the show. Landon says they see a large amount of food truck around the Seacoast area this finance major and economics minor; Serving late-night, American-style orders each night flagged with ‘gluten- summer, and will be back on campus Chief Technology Officer Christopher comfort food, the menu includes many free intolerant,’ ‘gluten-free celiac,’ and for the fall semester. Sheehan, a finance major and environ- popular munchies such as mozzarella others. “That’s definitely one of our big Photos courtesy of Fry’d

TNHdigital.com 10 Thursday, April 8, 2021 Arts THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Saying goodbye to a community favorite By Caitlin Staffanson continue her work within the customers and were able to stay Street Makery has been able to ing with other businesses, and ARTS EDITOR Durham community, but the open. It was busy, reaffirming host over 300 artists, offer free countless shenanigans in the COVID-19 pandemic has and heartwarming — but still, crafts to the community, artist shop. This has truly been one caused many challenges for the sales were down considerably. demonstrations and live music, of the most fulfilling and fun After seven wonderful small business. Then came a very slow start to collaboratively create three things I have done.” years, Main Street Makery lo- “Life threw all of us ob- 2021 which, coupled with the vibrant, colorful, community Main Street Makery has cated on Durham’s Main Street stacle after obstacle this past continued high Covid numbers murals (which currently guide been a Durham staple and is closing its doors. On March year, forcing us to redefine in Durham/UNH, created a visitors right to the shop’s will be missed by community 29, 2021, Owner Sarah Grandy how we live and do business,” culture detrimental to a brick doors), and countless other members. The arts and craft announced the devastating stated Grandy. “At the Makery, and mortar business.” achievements. store is located in the alley- news on the store’s Facebook we continually pushed/pivoted/ Despite her best efforts, she “I want to thank all of you way between Hayden Sports page and through an email changed to find new ways to said, “I need to close the shop for seven years of Makery and Durham House of Pizza newsletter. The store’s closing stay open; the glimpses of suc- permanently. It is time for me love,” said Grandy. “It has (D-Hop). The current hours are date is April 30. cess kept our hearts hopeful! to stop, look around and find a been therapeutic reflecting 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday Grandy stated in the an- Determined to make it through different path forward.” on all of the fun we have had through Saturday. With less nouncement that over the past the 2020 holiday season, we Throughout its time in the with our evening and commu- than a month until close, be year she has been looking to saw many of our usual beloved Durham community, Main nity events, participating with sure to stop by. find ways to stay open and Celebrate Durham, collaborat- Want to be a part of the magic? Come to our contributors’ meetings!

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Got an opinion? Tweet us yours @thenewhampshire THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Arts Thursday, April 8, 2021 11 Newington movie theater set to reopen in May By Allison Musitano in locations nationwide at a gled; in February movie theater ception of food and drink accordingly as the pandemic STAFF WRITER staggered rate from April 2 to chain Cinemagic announced consumption, face masks continues. May 14. that it would permanently will be required at all times Although the return to nor- The reopening of Regal close its locations across New while inside, including in the malcy may still be a long road Regal Cinemas Fox Run Cinemas Fox Run and RPX, England and AMC Theatres auditorium. All employees will ahead even with many New and RPX theater will open its also known as Regal Cinemas narrowly avoided having to file receive daily health screenings Hampshire residents receiving doors once again in Newington Fox Run 15, was not guaran- for bankruptcy in January. and be required to wash their their vaccinations, local movie on May 7. The theater, which teed - when the theater initially In compliance with CDC, hands frequently throughout goers can celebrate the fact closed in October of last year closed in October 2020. Its state and company guidelines, their shifts. that their Regal Fox Run and in response to COVID-19, is closure was reported as indefi- Regal Theatres will enforce Like many businesses RPX theater is here to stay. one of many Regal Cinemas nite, leaving the theater’s fate new COVID-19 precautions across the country, left to toe Staff and representatives at locations reopening across uncertain. at its theaters. “Cinemasafe” the line between safe prac- Regal Fox Run and RPX could the country, according to the Over the past year, the pan- theater auditoriums will run at tices and staying afloat amidst not be reached for comment. company’s website. Regal demic has taken its toll on the 50% capacity with distanced bankruptcies and a decrease Cinemas movie theaters are movie theater industry as other seating between groups of in clientele, Regal Theatres set to resume their operations theater franchises have strug- movie-goers. With the ex- plans to adjust its guidelines

TNH Staff / Allison Musitano. 12 Thursday, April 8, 2021 Opinion THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SCOPE Hosts Pete Davidson for virtual Q&A

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By Aubrey Benoit He also gave his own Dane Cook at Madison Square advice in reference to his 16 Garden… He crushed so hard, picture of me from like 2014 STAFF WRITER Immediately Davidson said, year old self. “I would say try me and my cousin left to try where I look like, like a mush,” “A bunch of little horses. Yeah, to prepare yourself the best Davidson responded. Saturday Night Live (SNL) a big duck is going to eat you you can because [the press, following him religiously ever The transparent commentary star, Pete Davidson, was immediately.” media, anyone that’s not you since,” Davidson said. from Davidson had students at welcomed to a Q&A hosted by There’s more from where and friends] aren’t going to be Davidson is not only well a loss for words: the University of New Hamp- these hard hitting questions kind,” Davidson said. His dark known for his shows, but also “I don’t know what the yeet shire’s (UNH) Student Com- came from. After answering and self-deprecating humor by being covered from head is, I just know that it skirts.” mittee on Popular Entertain- a question regarding what has taken Davidson far in life to toe in a mass of tattoos. ment (SCOPE) and moderated Davidson would take a bath and clearly gotten him through Rumors are true, as Davidson No.” by SNL’s Alex Moffat this past in besides water, he honestly some more deafening times. openly admitted he is burning Tuesday. replied, “I don’t know, what “Just buckle in and know that off all but one tattoo. In the Advertised all over the f*ck guys. Maybe Peach people are going to be sh*tty,” Zoom, he showed the tattoos he “Chris Evans is great. He’s SCOPE’s Instagram with a Snapple. It’s the best even Moffat adds. has already had lasered off and America’s captain.” video montage and several though it gives everyone diar- From raving about Ben “The best pick-up line is to reminders that the event was rhea, or maybe it’s just me… I & Jerry’s Tonight Dough, to his decisions. not use a pick-up line.” going live March 30 at 8 p.m., sh*t black for three days.” setting an elephant free on the As a creative and extro- Out of context and out of the Zoom was exclusive to Students also wanted to Jersey turnpike, they still made verted person, Davidson has pocket, Davidson’s sense of UNH students who had access know what Davidson thought time to discuss how Davidson humor lives within the Ameri- through their UNH login. of their beloved UNH. “Well, himself in unique and outward- can comedy archives. The self-made comedian as of today, I know it exists,” After doing stand-up for Amy ly ways, even when it comes to Davidson and Moffat made and standup artist, Davidson Davidson laughed. “I think Schumer, Davidson was able his job. quite the duo and did a great did not let the student body it’s great, I think it’s near New to meet Judd Apatow and Bill “If it genuinely makes me job at keeping the students at down in his Q&A, which was England as well as Maryland Hader. Hader recommended laugh, I write it down and UNH entertained during these very interesting – to say the and maybe it’s also near New Davidson to audition for SNL, then I’ll ask one of my friends uneasy times. SCOPE typically least. Just under 1,000 UNH York and Boston and Jersey that I trust their opinion and if hosts events and concerts dur- Wildcats, or as Moffat put as well, so I think that’s cool,” being a writer for the show. “I they like it, I’ll ask one more ing the semester, but with the it, “UNH Bulldogs,” had the Davidson added. would do anything [for SNL],” person and then if it goes three guidelines from the CDC, large privilege of experiencing all Davidson had some deep Davidson said. A month later, for three, I’ll put it in the act,” gatherings are not permitted. the joy that is Davidson. thoughts on the university and Davidson was actually asked Davidson said. In his creative The SCOPE team has done The comedic duo deeply where it may or may not be lo- to be a cast member for the fol- process, he will even try out an exceptional job at retain- considered every question and cated. The students in Durham, lowing Monday. ing virtual events during the N.H. would expect nothing less Moffat, “on the edge of “You’ve gotta try it, baby,” coronavirus (COVID-19). The complete honesty. Students from the Staten Island local. his seat”, dove in deeper to Davidson said. fact they were able to get a popped off in a previously Despite his lack of knowl- There were a million more hold of Davidson and Moffat made questionnaire to give edge on the students, he still of- admired Eddie Murphy and questions that were burning Davidson a variety of “whop- fered some loving advice gifted Adam Sandler, inspiring his a hole in the student’s brains. lifetime experience. per questions” as he joined the by his own mom. “Drink beer job on SNL. The show encom- However, it was time for live The SCOPE Q&A did Zoom with his inner-mono- before liquor,” Davidson said. passes a similar humor to that questions to come through. unfortunately come to an end logue theme song from The Not only is he a comedian, but of Murphy and Sandler and is Many students commented on after an hour of laughter. In the Billy Hill Show. also quite the practical realist, - offering words of wisdom to Above all, Bill Burr stands “Tell that to the person who “Thank you guys for paying for sation, Moffat asked, “People young adults attending univer- as Davidson’s favorite co- made my Wikipedia picture another rehab. Later!” want to know if you would sity. median. “I saw him open for cause that guy does not think From the

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PHOTO COURTESY OF UNH ATHLETICS Wildcats junior goalkeeper Cat Sheppard making one of her career-high nine saves as she dives towards the Binghamton forward

By Jared Gustafson kept UNH from competing in The highlight of the match has been training in the gym 28th on the uneven bars, scor- the EAGL Championship on came from Lui. She scored a every day.” ing 9.225. SPORTS WRITER March 20 and ended the rest of 9.875 on the beams which tied Kelley scored her personal Similar to Lui, Worthing- the team’s season. for first place against UCLA’s best on the floor with a score ton only competed in one Four Wildcats competed Head coach Lindsey Ayotte junior Norah Flatley. of 9.920 the last time UNH event this weekend, the beam. for the University of New said after the meet that taking Lui said she wasn’t focused competed in a meet versus Worthington recorded a 9.425 Hampshire (UNH) this past just four athletes was a new on the outcome during her Towson and Temple University. which placed her at 22nd over- weekend in the NCAA Re- experience. routine noting that she, “wasn’t However, that success didn’t all in the match. gional Championship. Junior “It was kind of brand-new; really paying attention to the continue over to the weekend’s The performance wasn’t Hailey Lui and sophomores Hailey [Lui] was the only one competition much. So even match and she placed 24th what UNH was looking for in a Kylie Gorgenyi, Robyn Kelley who’s ever been to a postsea- after the meet was over, I really on the floor with a score of season marred by the pandem- and Alyssa Worthington were son, you know it’s different didn’t even know.” 9.725. Kelley did find more ic’s restrictions. Still the results the only UNH gymnastics (9-3, when you go as individuals Coach Ayotte backed her success on the beams though are something for the team to 5-1) athletes able to compete versus as a team, and you have junior’s performance. and placed 12th with a score of build on as they look to the in regionals after the teams your whole team’s support,” “It’s something I knew 9.775. 2022 season. ranking fell to 38 in the nation explained Ayotte. “It’s a dif- she could do, and I still think Gorgenyi competed on with only the top 36 advancing ferent feeling and a different the score itself was a little bit the vault and uneven bars this to the championship. Corona- atmosphere when it’s just a few lower than what her perfor- weekend. She placed 27th on virus (COVID-19) protocols of us.” mance was. It’s something she the vault, scoring 9.600 and MARCH MADNESS After a year without, 2021 March Madness fails to disappoint By Dan Marshman discrepancy in the number of Suggs. They rolled over their star point guard, dribbled the were unable to muster up any games played in the shortened opponents on their way to the ball just beyond half court and comeback against Baylor and SPORTS WRITER season. Duke and Kentucky Final Four where they met launched a jump shot. The ball consistently left points on the were both noticeably absent the UCLA Bruins coached by came down on a perfect arc board with careless turnovers. The 2021 NCAA men’s from the tournament leaving Mick Cronin and led by Johnny banking off the backboard and The Bears played a flawless 40 basketball tournament was the spotlight for other schools Juzang. in to give Gonzaga the win and minutes on their way to win- one for the ages. Cinderella to shine. Oral Roberts was able The Bruins run was as keep their perfect season alive. ning their first men’s basketball stories and juggernauts like to make a run to the Sweet Six- improbable as any in the tour- The Zags survived to face the championship 86-70. Baylor’s Gonzaga and Baylor facing off teen after beating Ohio State nament. After being down by second best team in the tourna- Jared Butler was named most on the biggest stage in college and Florida giving the school 14 points in the play-in game ment, Baylor University. valuable player in the Final hoops. After a year without a the national attention they against Michigan State, the Baylor faced Houston in Four after scoring a total of 91 tournament, the anticipation haven’t often received. Syra- Bruins ripped off four straight their Final Four matchup in points in the tournament. for this year’s tournament cuse raised their level of play wins to reach the Final Four. a battle between two Texas was palpable. The tournament behind Buddy Boeheim, son of The Zags realized early on in teams. The Bears were domi- certainly didn’t disappoint legendary Syracuse head coach the game against UCLA that nant in that game winning 78- with moments like Jalen Suggs Jim Boeheim. The Orange fell things weren’t going to be as 59 with five players scoring in game-winning three pointer to the Houston Cougars with easy as they had been so far. the double digits. Both teams for Gonzaga versus UCLA, Houston eventually advancing UCLA jumped out to an early were on a collision course for and Sister Jean willing Loyola to the Final Four. lead and kept the game close the National Championship Chicago to another improbable Despite the number of heading into the final seconds. with Baylor hoping to spoil Sweet Sixteen appearance. double-digit seeds in the Juzang was called for a charge Gonzaga’s perfect season. The first round produced Round of 32, the cream of the at the end of regulation sending The Bears came out of the some of the most unpredictable crop showed up in the later the game to overtime. gate hot against Gonzaga with games in recent tournament rounds. The unquestioned fa- In overtime, the Zags an unquenchable thirst for history including nine victories vorite heading into the tourna- were up 90-88 before Juzang victory. They scrapped on the from double-digit seeds. Rank- ment was Gonzaga based on finished a layup to fall tying offensive boards showing why ing the teams was quite task their undefeated record and the game at 90. Before anyone they were ranked No. 6 in that for the committee given the star players Drew Timme and could blink, Suggs, the Zags category all season. The Zags THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Sports Thursday, April 8, 2021 15 MEN’S SOCCER Wildcats rise to No. 11 after clinching playoff berth By Shaun Petipas nior midfielder Linus Fallberg. ter punch of their own after happy birthday while posing minute when Bright found Fall- Fallberg received a pass from some added pressure. UNH for a photo. berg for his second goal of the SPORTS EDITOR sophomore midfielder Rory was able to force a corner kick UML didn’t go down with- game. He blasted the shot and O’Driscoll and ripped a shot in the 42nd minute and score out a fight, however, as just it deflected off a UML defender DURHAM, N.H. – No. 12 past the UML goalkeeper add- on the opportunity. The ball before halftime UMass Low- and into the back of the net. University of New Hampshire ing to the UNH lead. sent in bounced around the ell’s Abdi Shariff-Hassan found With the 4-1 lead the ‘Cats (UNH) men’s soccer (5-0-1, UMass Lowell showed box after a header from grad sophomore forward Mario cruised to the win. 4-0-1) defeated a struggling some fight towards the end students Paul Mayer and Diego Mora Perez who potted UML’s UNH dominated play all UMass Lowell team (0-6-0, of the first half. UML’s Denis Toribio. The ball never touched first goal of the game. The goal game and it showed on the 0-4-0) by a score of 4-1 on Petro had a great opportunity the ground and eventually gave some life to UML. This shot totals with the ‘Cats tal- Friday afternoon at Wildcat to bring the Riverhawks within found the head of senior back wasn’t enough to comeback in lying 14 compared to UML’s Stadium. With the dominating reach but UNH graduate stu- Victor Menudier. Menudier this one as UNH was too strong four. Seven of UNH’s 14 were win the Wildcats punched their dent Alejandro Robles charged increased UNH’s lead to three controlling the possession and on goal forcing Heihsel to ticket to the four-team America out of his net making the save with a header past the sopho- flow of the game. make three saves compared to East Championship to defend and keeping the UNH lead at more goalkeeper Jacob Heih- Exiting halftime UNH kept Robles’ one. UNH continues to their status as America East two. sel. UNH had a little fun with the pressure going generat- love home cooking, outscoring Champions. With UML fighting back their celebration of the goal, ing chances but not making opponents in Wildcat Stadium The Wildcats have one re- UNH decided to throw a coun- wishing Menudier’s brother a anything of them until the 80th 12-3. Fallberg enjoyed a stellar maining game against a tough day on the box score his first Vermont (4-0-1, 4-0-1) team multi-goal game of his career which held UNH scoreless ear- netting his 2nd and 3rd goals lier in the season in a 0-0 tie. A on the season. win or another tie in the season UNH will travel to Vermont finale will solidify UNH as for their next game against the the top seed. This means both Catamounts. This should be a America East Championship high-tension contest as the last Semifinal games would have to game was very physical with come through Durham. multiple altercations after the UNH got on the board whistle. Vermont will look to quickly just five minutes into play spoiler and rob UNH of the game when first-year mid- the No. 1 seed in the America fielder Yannick Bright buried East Championship. his first collegiate goal. Bright The Wildcats will travel was able to poke the ball free west riding the high of being from the Riverhawks defense named the No. 11 team in the and rip a shot to the top left nation according to the United corner from 25 yards out. He Soccer Coaches Poll. UNH tied went on to add an assist later their program’s best ranking in the game which helped earn ever a week ago when they him the title of America East were named No. 12 and the Rookie of the Week. 2021 Wildcats now hold the UNH kept the pressure up best national ranking in pro- and again broke through the gram history in the final week UML defense this time coming before postseason play. from one of their leaders, se- PHOTO COURTESY OF CHINA WONG WOMEN’S SOCCER Wildcats head into season finale searching for a playoff bid By Brackett Lyons as a relief to Coach Steve silver lining for us,” he said. spirit and culture about us, and enough to propel UNH into Welham and his team. Welham It has been a season like no that’s going to be the big piece the postseason. Welham is STAFF WRITER pointed out that a Vermont loss other for the Wildcats; UNH that’s going to help drive us confident his team can get it was as good as a UNH win in is playing in the spring and forward in this playoff run and done one last time before the DURHAM, N.H. — It all his postgame remarks Sunday. amid a pandemic. The team in this playoff hunt. So that’s playoffs. comes down to Friday at 2 p.m. A victory against Stony Brook has found remarkable suc- what we’re really happy with, “We’ve been outstanding in Wildcat Stadium. That’s won’t be easy, so the insurance cess despite the challenges of and they play for each other, at home, and we’re looking for- when the University of New of a Vermont loss would be the coronavirus (COVID-19) they go out, they leave every- ward to playing the defending Hampshire (UNH) women’s massive. and all while fielding a squad thing they have on the field. We champs at home,” he said. soccer team (5-2, 2-2) will The Seawolves are top dogs comprised mostly of first and couldn’t ask them more in that face off against Stony Brook in AE Division B with several second-year athletes. Welham regard the energy and the effort (4-3, 4-1) with playoffs on the impressive wins on the season, gave all the credit to the mental is there,” explained Welham. line. The ‘Cats sit at second in including a 5-0 trouncing of the toughness of his team. Game time Friday will Division A of the America East New Jersey Institute of Tech- “We have a wonderful team prove if spirit and effort are (AE) behind UMass Lowell nology (NJIT). Stonybrook (5-1-1, 4-0) and just in front isn’t invincible, however; they of Vermont (1-3-1, 1-2-1). The fell 1-0 to UAlbany Sunday, Wildcats edged out Vermont April 4. UNH is mortal as well in a double-overtime thriller but have kept their losses on earlier this season and hold the road with a perfect 4-0 the tiebreaker if the two sides record in Wildcat Stadium to finish with the same conference this point. record. UNH’s final road game of UNH controls their own the season was canceled when destiny going into Friday’s Hartford canceled their season, matchup. Thanks to Vermont’s giving the ‘Cats a much-needed tie against Maine, the Wildcats bye week. UNH is tied for can claw themselves into the the most games played in the playoffs with a win or a draw. conference this year. Had the The Catamounts have the taller Hartford game been played, task of the two feline foes. UNH would have been alone Vermont must get a win versus with eight games on the season. UMass Lowell, something Coach Welham said the break no AE team has managed to in action was a nice rest and do this season. The Wildcats recovery period for his team. will also need to lose for the “We need to recover. We Catamounts to sneak into the played hard, and we have some playoffs. knocks that we’re carrying, so PHOTO COURTESY OF JACK BOUCHARD Vermont’s matchup comes this [break] is a little bit of a UNH Wildcats celebrate one of their five goals versus Merrimack College. SPORTS TNHDIGITAL.COM Thursday, April 8, 2021 The New Hampshire FOOTBALL ONE-AND-DONE UNH opts out of final weeks after playing just one game

PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREW YOURELL The University of New Hampshire football team opts out of the remainder of the season after postponing three games.

By Cameron Beall stantly reminded that the virus the news came through. He ex- Carter has played his final program,” according to the controls us, we don’t control it. plained that after about a week game as a Wildcat. school. SPORTS EDITOR While I am very disappointed back on the practice field, cases The co-captain explained Maine (2-2) and Stony for the team, their families, and began to spike again this past how he had to sit down last Brook (1-3) are among other DURHAM, N.H. – After our staff, I know in my heart Friday. He went on to note that week and think about what was schools effected by teams opt- only competing in one of that sometimes the right deci- the worst part about breaking best for his future and made the ing out of the season as they their six scheduled games this sion is the hardest decision.” the news to his team was that decision that moving forward have now had their final spring, University of New Scarano continued, explain- he wasn’t able to be face-to- with his career was the best op- two games canceled. No. 8 Hampshire (UNH) football ing how tough of a decision face with his players when it tion for himself right now. Delaware (3-0) and No. 11 (0-1) has opted out of their this was but the team wasn’t happened; the team met on a Carter had six tackles in the Villanova (2-1) each have one final two games of the regular left with much of a choice Zoom call. Senior defensive team’s lone game this spring. in-conference game remaining season. The decision came after while keeping the health and end Brian Carter explained that Throughout his career he’s against one another and are the ongoing coronavirus (CO- safety of all parties in mind. the team found out the game tallied 79 tackles, 10 sacks only school in the CAA North VID-19) concerns within the “This is not the outcome scheduled for this Saturday was and two forced fumbles. He with games left on their spring program caused the postpone- we hoped for, but unfortunate- canceled right before they had was also named to the 2020 slate. ment of three games. ly, we could not get on the right a second meeting to explain the Phil Steele Preseason All-CAA The Wildcats will kick-off The announcement came side of the COVID numbers, team was going to be opting Second Team. their 11-game fall schedule on by way of a Tuesday afternoon and we will never forsake the out of the remainder of the The Wildcats are joined Sept. 4 and pick up their season press release which included health of our students. This is regular season. by UAlbany (1-3) and No. 22 where they left off this spring. comments from both UNH incredibly heartbreaking, but “It’s not a lot of fun. Rhode Island (2-1) as teams The team will head to Stony head coach Sean McDonnell I am so proud of how hard There’s no blueprint on how to who have officially opted out Brook in week one as one of and Director of Athletics Marty everyone fought to give them- do this stuff,” noted McDon- of the remainder of the season. their six road games. Scarano. McDonnell noted selves a chance to get back on nell about the emotions of the UNH and Rhode Island’s deci- McDonnell and the rest of how proud he is of his players the field,” said Scarano. “This coaching staff as they attempt- sion stemmed from COVID-19 the team are disappointed, but throughout all the difficulties of should be a reminder that this ed to navigate the season. issues. UAlbany, however, “can’t wait to bounce back and the spring season. pandemic is still very much a A lot remains up in the air made the decision to opt out get going again and prove to “But like so many other part of our lives.” about the seniors on the roster due to “the extraordinary everybody that we’re not an programs around the country, McDonnell met with the and who will return for the fall amount of injuries that have 0-1 football team.” the virus took its toll on us,” media Wednesday afternoon, 2021 season. The only thing occurred this season and the McDonnell added. “I am con- a little less than 24 hours after that is known to this point is overall health of our football