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A taste of what’s to come By Matt Tetrault News Editor Starting the week of washing stations for cook- Oct. 24, students will have ing equipment, and a num- the option to stop waiting in ber of burners for catering long lines for a taste of heat- to multiple meal requests. lamp-warmed chicken bas- kets and start experiencing “This is definitely what you fresher fare thanks to a new see when you look at the din- food prep station located at ing facilities at other schools,” the rear of the dining area. said Hicks. “We’re striving to ultimately convert all our The new prep station was stations to the same format” designed and created to help reduce crowding on the cafete- Food purchased at the ria line as well as offer fresher; station will on average cost more varied dining options the same as meals purchased anywhere else in the cafete- “Our goal when creat- ria. Some of the meal choices ing the station was to pro- include stir-fries, chicken and vide students with a place shrimp dishes, grilled vegeta- where they can see a variety bles, and other grilled items. of food prepared with fresh ingredients right in front of The renovation is one of their eyes” said Linda Hicks, many ongoing school con- Director of Dining Services. struction projects designed to increase housing and dining New food line opens in the Student Center Self-sufficient from the capacity on campus. Plans are ~photo taken by Janara Digou main cafeteria line, the prep in the works for a new dining area is designed to prepare hall located across the street SNHU Goes the “Extra Mile” for Katrina different food items directly from Robert Frost Hall. Fu- in view of the student. The ture students can look forward victims kitchen area features several to even more modernized din- By Okendo Lewis Gayle the committee has attempted Wednesday, Oct. 26 in Walker refrigerated drawers for con- ing equipment and housing to find innovative and effec- Auditorium. The money raised venient ingredient storage, options as early as next fall. In the wake of the atro- tive ways to fulfill its mission. and the items collected will be cious devastation, wreaked Perhaps its most visible and sent to a community that will by the potent winds and the successful initiative so far, be selected by the committee. ruinous tidal surge of Hur- has been the selling of Hurri- Thus the efforts of SNHU will ricane Katrina in the Gulf cane Katrina relief bracelets, be focused and aimed at reach- Coast of our nation, SNHU through a contest between the ing those directly affected. has lived up to its motto and It is however the intention gone the extra mile in its at- of the committee to focus on tempt to lend aid to those in University’s clubs and or- the long term and sustained dire need of help. ganizations. (Debate Society assistance of the victims of At the won the con- Katrina’s wrath, one that will request of “Providing aid to test with 25 extend far beyond the media President Le bracelets) coverage and one that will Blanc, Sarah K-12 systems that will The seek to maintain awareness Jacobs, Co- now be overwhelmed committee ordinator of initially pur- Service and with an influx of dis- chased 500 and remind the SNHU Citizenship, placed youngsters.” bracelets and community of its civic respon- formed the was forced to sibility toward the victims. Hurricane ~SNHU President LeBlanc double the More initiatives will therefore A look at what is coming soon to the East Side apartments Katrina Re- amount due ensue but only with the help of ~photo taken by Janra Digou lief Com- to the high the entire SNHU community mittee. A committee made demand in a week’s time. In will the efforts of the commit- up of Father Bruce, student total more than 900 brace- tee succeed. So if you have any Index leaders and representatives lets were sold. Other activi- ideas or wish to contribute, SNHU News - Page 2 from all five schools, yours ties have included: New Cas- please contact Sarah Jacobs truly included, with the stated tle Hall residents’ Opening at [email protected]. Arts & Entertainment - Page 6 goal, according to the Memo Weekend fund raiser - $250 Opinion - Page 8 from President Le Blanc on was raised for the Red Cross Hurricane Katrina of Friday, Disaster Relief Fund; school Sports - Page 0 Sept. 2, of “Helping college supplies drive – hosted by the Voices and Faces - Page 2 students who now find them- School of Education. Upcom- selves without a college or ing ones will include: photo university in the year ahead” displays, clothing drive, “Make and “Providing aid to K-2 a Change” fund-raising drive Volume XIII, Issue I systems that will now be over- - spare change for hurricane whelmed with an influx of dis- relief efforts and a debate on Friday, October 28, 2005 placed youngsters.” the aftermath of Katrina or- Thus since its inception, ganized by Debate Society on Re-Established 993 2 The Observer Friday, October 28th, 2005

Letter from the Editor By Lindsay Frydryk Editor in Chief

By now I hope all of you have settled into this new school year. The first two months have flown by as I expect the rest of the year will also. I can’t believe this is my senior year at SNHU. It feels like just yesterday I was moving into my two bedroom dorm room in Washington. I started on this paper three years ago as a staff writer, taking on whatever I could get. Now I’m the boss and people Dorm tripling increasing at SNHU have to report to me. If you By Tiffany Emerson take any advice from me, it During the summer equipped with enough furni- Being crammed into a room is that power is a great thing. break, many students found ture for three people, meaning, meant for two people with a very surprising message 3 desks, 3 wardrobes, 3 beds three people can be quite I want to personally from Residence Life. These and 3 Ethernet connections. overwhelming, so I’ve heard. welcome all of those read- students received a letter Another perk added on to make But, however, in some cases, ing the Observer to a new year. I hope to make a lot of changes that stated that they would the experience more bear- the three roommates survived to the paper which will attract more readers, and maybe some not be placed in a tradition- able was the promise of $325 the experience harmoniously new upcoming staff members. Matt Tetrault is back with his al double-occupancy dorm on arrival to the triple room. without as much as a problem. hilarious opinion column, as well as being the editor of the room, but into a forced triple. News & SNHU News sections. We have also added a handful So, on the very first day on All in all, the forced- of new staff this year. Benjamin Barkhouse has stepped up to As a freshmen, I had abso- campus, if there were 3 people triple dorms has had mixed become the Opinion editor. Returnee Steph Chick is now the lutely no idea what this meant. in your room, $325 was cred- reviews and feelings. Hope- hospitality editor of the A&E section, while newcomer John As I read on, the letter clearly ited to your account. The letter fully next year admissions Bergeron is the review editor. Steph Belida took on the role stated exactly what a triple was. also promised that if the school and the amount of room avail- of new editor for the Sports section. JenniferThibault is in was not fast enough and the able for on campus students charge of all the advertising throughout the paper. Janara Di- The letter contained two temporary roommate was still will have a better ratio. Now gou is our photo girl. Keep an eye out for her if you want to be different addresses with two in your room on October st, all we need is more parking. part of Voices & Faces. The new layout you all are viewing is different titles. One, titled, then your account would be completed by Andy Collins, Erin McGlashing and Allison Per- “your permanent roommate,” credited an additional $650. seille. Finally I want to welcome back Tori Nedza as a writer had the contact information of and copy editor, and our new advisor Dr. Catherine Crawley. my permanent roommate. The In a few cases one room- other set of contact informa- mate became the “third wheel” This year is off to a great start. However without the help tion to my “temporary room- and were left out and didn’t of my editors and our talented staff it, wouldn’t have been pos- mate.” The letter also went feel welcome in their own sible. I look forward to an exciting final year and giving you all on to explain the set up of the room. In other cases it was a great paper to read. Lastly, I would like to dedicate this first room. The room was to be just a matter of little space. issue to my grandfathers. They aren’t here to read the first issue, but I know they would both be proud if they could. Thank you. The Observer The Student Newspaper at Southern New Hampshire University

Lindsay Frydryk -- Editor in Chief Frank Rubino -- Managing Editor Catherine Crawley -- Adviser

Matt Tetrault --News Editor Benjamin Barkhouse - Opinion Editor John Bergeron -- Co-A&E Editor Stephanie Chick -- Co-A&E Editor Stephanie Belida -- Sports Editor Janara Digou -- Photo Editor Tori Nedza -- Copy Editor Jen Thibault -- Advertizing Editor

Layout Editors: Andrew Collins Erin McGlashing Intro to Journalism The Southern New Hampshire University Observer is a news pub- lication produced by Southern New Hampshire University students and funded largely by the Student Government Association of the University. It is our responsibility to inform the SNHU community about events on and around campus. The Observer will print any material found to be factual and in good taste by the editorial staff of the paper. The views published do not necessarily reflect the views of Southern New Hampshire Univer- sity. The Observer is published monthly during the academic year and is printed by Seacoast Newspapers of Stratham, NH. To contact the newspa- per, please e-mail us at [email protected]. Friday, October 28th, 2005 The Observer 3 The student’s right to voice their opinion By Natalie A. Banacos What does it mean to As an organization, be a member of C.A.P.E.? C.A.P.E. feels rewarded C.A.P.E. stands for Co- when the student body’s ordinators of Activities and interests are satisfied. Programming Events. This C.A.P.E. is also a great organization is student run way to meet new people. No and responsible for more matter if you are a freshman than half of the entertain- or senior, it is always fun to ment and events that South- interact with some new and ern New Hampshire Univer- exciting people. All SNHU sity has to offer. The main students are encouraged to purpose of this organization is join C.A.P.E. Whether you are to enrich campus life at SNHU. a resident here or a commuter, All of the events held by we love to hear the insight- C.A.P.E. are events that have ful thoughts that you all have. been designed, coordinated, Meetings are held every and run by SNHU students. Monday at 6 p.m. in the Last C.A.P.E. provides on and off Chapter Pub, which is located campus activities for all stu- in the Student Center. Stu- dents that are both entertain- dents are able to make the ing and for a discounted price. decision on how involved they The best part about being want to be in this club. If you a C.A.P.E. member is that you are only able to come once or are able to speak your views, twice a month, do not let that whether it is an idea for a new keep you from joining C.A.P.E.. event or requesting a band for We all know that we have busy concert, the C.A.P.E. members schedules and other commit- will do their best to make sure ments, whether it is homework that your ideas are involved in or a job, but C.A.P.E. would what is happening. Student love to have you as a member. input is encouraged so that C.A.P.E. is a friendly, fun, CAPE events evolve around the and educational experience student population interests. that everyone should look into. We look forward to hearing what you have to say. Hope to see you all at the next meeting.

Public Safety Log Compiled By Julie Finch Tuesday 0/4/05 Wednesday 05/05 Wednesday 0/2/05 0:5 PM :20 AM Saturday 0//05 RA’s were requested and they :20PM A person came to the PS The gatehouse received a A student called PS stat- 2:05 AM went to the apartment. A stu- office to report someone had call from the emergency box While monitoring a large dent was spoken to whom re- ing that someone had smoth- scratched her car and wanted to on East Side Drive. The offi- ered peanut butter all over her crowd in the quad, PS noticed sembled the one at the window know if PS could watch the vid- cer investigated and noticed a student walking to Spaulding but denied any knowledge car and inside on her driver’s eos to see who had done it. She the callbox half way up East seat. PS responded and upon with a funnel over her shoul- of the bike. His window and said it had happened between Side Drive was the one used. der. PS proceeded to follow screen were open. The bike was arrival noticed four more cars Friday 9/30-Tuesday 0/4. PS A PSO officer drove over and had peanut butter on the ex- her and yell to her as she went taken to the maintenance stor- informed her that they would saw there was no one around into the building. She ran into age shed, and it matched the terior. The officer took pic- not be able to search records the phone. The officer then tures of the cars. Cameras are her room and tried shoving the same bike that was stolen from for a scratch that happened checked the surrounding ar- door closed, then ran into the a student. The student was being reviewed to check the within a 00-hour time span. eas and found nothing. PS incident and find who did it. bathroom and threw the funnel contacted but did not answer. She was informed to make a watched the area with the in there. Two females she had No further action was taken. report with the Manchester camera to see if they could find Thursday 0/3/05 been with in the quad followed Police Department and make anyone and saw nothing. The PS up the stairs and entered a Sunday 0/2/05 2:04 AM a claim with her insurance. area was cleared at :35 a.m.. PS responded to Win- bedroom and shut the door. PS :30 AM She returned later with a Man- No further action was taken. called the RD on duty and pro- A student was seen tak- nasquam to assist the RD be- chester Police Department cause marajuana was smelled ceeded to i.d. the rest of the oc- ing a drink from a large Coke case number and said that the Saturday 0/8/05 cupants and perform a health bottle and choked to get the coming from a room. They went MPD officer said that since she 2:30 AM in and the students were asked and safety inspection, as there liquor down. PS asked him pays so much to attend SNHU, An officer from the Hook- were many beer bottles out and to dump out the contents of to give PS what they had or the the PSO’s should check the sett PD came to PS requesting police would be called. They cups set up for drinking games. the bottle if there was some- video. She then informed the to have video reviewed from a thing other than Coke in there. each handed over glass pipes PSO that she used the car on vehicle hit and run. The offi- from their desks. They were Saturday 0//05 The student began chugging 0/3 at 8 p.m. and again at 9 cer stated that an individual’s 2:0 AM the rest of the bottle. When asked if they had any beer and a.m. on 0/4, a 3-hour time vehicle was hit while parked gave one from the refrigerator. A PSO officer was walking he handed over the emp- period. She was told that PS in lot 9 by Conway Hall. The behind Greeley when a bike ty bottle to PS, they could The trash can was full of empty did not know if they would individual told the officer he beer cans, and there was also was tossed out of the third sto- smell a very strong alcoholic view the records for such a parked his car there at 2:30 ry window. A white male with odor coming from the bottle. a half full beer under the bed. small, inexpensive scratch. a.m. Saturday morning and no- The beer and two pipes were a white t-shirt was seen at the No further action was taken. ticed the damage at 3:5 p.m. window as it was being tossed. brought back to the PS office. 4 The Observer Friday, October 28th, 2005 Companies recruit on SNHU Website credibility: It’s dangerous campus out there! By Lacey Fugere By Brian Kanarek

Web site cred- number one criterion is for why they feel a certain Seven companies attend- ibility is a sticky subject. how the website looks, its phys- way and what is behind their ed the first fall semester net- He also said that at least 40 Credibility as a whole is ical appearance and design point of view. In substantial working night in the Student percent of Target’s executive a very personal issue. What structure. However, the core instances a group or person Center Pub Monday, Oct. 7. level staff come from college is credible to one person of any web site is its content. will be influenced by adver- The main focus of the event recruitment. Amy Lynn, Cor- may not be to another. Also, In addition to delving in tisers or a parent company was to encourage networking porate Recruiter and Human whether a person agrees and scrutinizing the site, an- that has their own agendas skills among potential em- Resource Manager for Stealth with the subject or opinion other key factor is to find out and persuasion. In short, in- ployers and SNHU students. Components, Inc., said that is not basis for credibility. the author of the site. This can terpret, understand, and ex- the company’s last two hires Specifically, when one be an individual person or a amine the content of a site. Company representa- were from SNHU. Of the 24 is surfing the internet, it group or organization. More key features: the tives sought to recruit stu- employees at their Portsmouth is imperative to be careful Furthermore, when first thing to look at is the dents for internships, co-ops office, half are SNHU gradu- about what you read and be- you discover who pub- address bar; see what the and potential job opportuni- ates. Lynn is an SNHU alumna. lieve. Reading is the first lished the site, it is impor- domain is (.gov, .mil, .edu, ties. On-campus recruitment key to divulging the truth. tant if not necessary to re- .com, .org, .net). Also, exam- has become a critical pro- Many of the companies According to a poll con- search that person or group. ine the beginning of the URL cess for companies seeking who attended the networking ducted by Consumer Reports When you find out more HTTP:// or HTTPS://, the competent future employees. night, and many who were not for their ConsumerWeb- information about the posting “S” means secure. That im- there, work closely with the Watchers.org subsidiary, party, you may find answers plies that you are in a securely Fidelity Investments was university’s Career Develop- 74.6 percent of 2,440 peo- encrypted 28-bit web site. among the companies attend- ment Office (CDO) and On- ple polled said that their ing. Human Resources staffing Campus Recruiting Program consultant Jim Donahue said (OCR). Students can register that Fidelity seeks partner- with CDO to participate in the ships with “tier one schools.” OCR Program by completing He explained the term as be- the 05-06 Registration Form ing one that is used for schools currently available in Exeter that hold a market of highly 0. Student resumes should desirable students. These also be approved in the CDO schools have a reputation before submitting them to and a record of outstanding potential employers. A list of academic curriculum that pro- companies who are participat- duce the best kind of employee ing in the fall OCR Program The M5 gal- for their company, he said. can be found in Exeter 0 or axy. What are on the SNHU web site under the chances SNHU is considered such Student Life, then by click- there is intelli- a tier one school, according to ing Career Development. Donahue. Fidelity has a record gent life there? of seeking opportunities to The next scheduled net- -Image Cour- network with SNHU students. working night is from 5 to tesy of NASA. Fidelty has made it one of their 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8 in primary focuses, Donahue said. the Student Center Pub. All students are welcome to at- Randy Woodman, Store tend the event and casual Team Leader for Target Cor- dress is encouraged to pro- New astrobiology course set for spring poration in Nashua, said mote a relaxed atmosphere By Catherine Crawley a particular college degree for prospective employers and Adviser doesn’t necessarily matter in SNHU students to meet and the recruitment process be- discuss various opportunities. It may have been one of Astrobiology is a multidis- Although the course fo- cause the company will train the first questions human- ciplinary approach to inves- cuses primarily on the one the individual in any skills ity ever asked: Is there life tigating the possibility of life example of life in the universe they may lack for the position. out there in the universe? existing outside the confines that we are so far certain about of planet Earth, explains ad- - life on Earth - much discus- The question has been de- junct professor Dr. Richard sion will focus on the precise bated and addressed at various Weinstein, who will teach the physical and biological condi- levels of seriousness through- course. It includes the study tions that may be necessary to out history, and has been the of astronomy and cosmol- allow life to occur. “The home topic of fierce speculation and ogy, geology and planetary planet will therefore serve as a utter fantasy in science fiction science, as well as biology. model for discussing the prop- for over a hundred years. While erties, evolution and diversity the SETI program (the Search “It attempts to apply of life, with some discussion for Extraterrestrial Intelli- what we know about con- regarding the likelihood that gence) has been ongoing for ditions required for life on such conditions might be found about 40 years, it is only since Earth to the rest of the uni- elsewhere,” Weinstein said. 996 that NASA, through its verse,” said Weinstein, who Astrobiology Institute, has be- conducted his dissertation re- Weinstein emphasized that gun tackling the big questions search on fungi in Antarctica. the course is not science fiction. regarding the possibility of “Interested students should life elsewhere in the universe. Being multidisciplinary, note that this is a science class, Astrobiology is a topic that can not a science fiction class. The For the first time, a course be approached from many dif- course will rely heavily on the addressing these questions will ferent perspectives, Weinstein application of the principles of be offered at SNHU. Astrobiol- said. “Selected universities Darwinian evolution,” he said. ogy is a “special topics” course, around the United States now which is one of general science offer courses in Astrobiology, Weinstein has a doctorate electives for liberal arts majors. although few are actually taught in mycology from Cambridge from a biological perspective.” University and a master’s in nu- trition from Boston University. Friday, October 28th, 2005 The Observer 5

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Album review: Cave In’s not so perfect Pitch Black By John Bergeron A&E Editor

When I found out that lo- anymore, then it kicks into Drain”, which is an acoustic/ Be prepared to lose yourself cal Boston band Cave In were the first track, “The World is electric ballad of sorts where though. Out of five stars I would getting ready to release a new in Your Way”- a steady, rock the repetition of the song give this album a solid three. album, my reaction was one based song built upon ba- never seems to get old and the of shock due to the sudden- sic chord progressions and a mood is just right. However, ness of the news and one of droning guitar screech that the rest of the album after this excitement. I have long been really gets you into the song. continues on a very predict- a fan of these guys, and my able journey that I got lost in. expectations remained high The album progresses for a new release. Well these from track to track and with The band has taken a new expectations have been met, songs like the fourth track, approach as far as their cur- they are not 100% satisfied. “Trepanning”, it is clear these rent style is concerned, by guys have some pent up aggres- rebelling against the main- After a brief big label stint sion. Within the liner notes the stream pressure and display at RCA, Cave In returned to song, says singer and guitarist their metal roots in selected their roots and found a safe Stephen Brodsky, “is a basic songs. I am a fan of this style haven at their previous label, synopsis of how the band was but only on “Trepanning,” Boston based Hydra Head Re- feeling at the time of record- does it fit the mood of the cords. This split with RCA was ing.” The song is a pure hybrid song. It is overdone and is due to creative disagreements of metal and the bands signa- thrown in on tracks where the between the band and label, ture space rock that switches mood was just right with the and the frustration shows on from the melody rich singing of melody and is then derailed. Perfect Pitch Black. The al- Brodsky to the guttural growls bum starts off with a static of bassist Caleb Scofield. Overall, the band seems to almost feedback noise that have found a happy medium, Picture of Cave In found off Google Website slowly builds to a crescendo Cave In breaks it up a little and this record will not disap- -All copyrights reserved until you almost can’t take it with the sixth track, “Down the point if you like a mix of both. Review: Into the Blue Piccola Italia: taste the joys of Italy By Tracy Sergeant By Julie Lancaster & Okendo Lewis Gayle The movie “Into the Blue,” is labeled an action/ Faithful to Italian hospital- adventure film, but was Tucked away in the ity, our waitress did not simply His menu offers a wide- lacking some of the quali- quaint and quiet heart of jabber off the usual greetings variety of food: from capellini ties attributed to the genre. Manchester lays Piccola Ita- and take our order, but she al cuore di pomodoro, a toma- “Into the Blue,” staring lia, a jewel of the Queen City’s struck up a conversation with to sauce made to order with some of today’s hottest actors fine dining and an authen- us and introduced us to the chef. onions, fresh basil and olive and actresses, including Jes- tic taste of the joys of Italy. oil to lobster tails fra diavolo sica Alba and Paul Walker, did Sandwiched ever so tight- Chef and owner John over fettuccini, lobster tails not live up to its full poten- ly between a nightclub and a Paolini comes from Italian sautéed with fresh garlic and tial. This PG-13 action film is Picture found off Google rental store, the tiny and un- decent and has worked in the tomatoes, onion, sherry wine, about a group of divers who Website assuming entrance of Piccola restaurant industry for over 20 and a touch of hot pepper in come across treasure and end -All copyrights reserved Italia serves as a gateway into years. As a true Italian, Paolini a homemade marinara sauce. up in trouble with a drug lord. a genuine Italian experience. This plot was lacking in areas So if you did not like watch- is affable, welcoming and pas- ing Alba and Walker swim about, The joy was apparent in that could have made it better sionate about his food. Un- then the fish were enough Okendo Lewis-Gayle, Okendo’s face as he savored his and more exciting to watch. like others in his line of work, to catch your eye. This movie a History major from Ita- dish. He noted that since his Not only was it fun to Paolini is not only concerned used some beautiful photogra- ly with a passion for Ital- arrival in Manchester, in Sep- watch Alba and Walker, but the with the bottom line of his phy of amazing underwater life ian cuisine, and I crossed tember 2003, this was his first scenery was magnificent. This business, but mostly with the like stingrays, sharks, and many the gateway and discovered true taste of the joys of the boot- movie took place in the Baha- quality of his food: He takes different kinds of tropical fish. the essence of Piccola Italia. shaped country, he calls home. mas. The cinematography cap- ingredients directly from Italy Overall I would give this tured the beauty both below and creates true paintings of film one thumb up. I believe Piccola Italia, or Little Ita- Piccola Italia is located and above the water. Whether Italian cuisine on every plate. the scenery, actresses, and ac- ly, is indeed small. Tiny tables on Elm Street in Manches- it was a scene of snorkeling, “The ingredients I use tors were the only part of the crowd the room creating a live- ter and offers convenient scuba diving, night clubs, and come directly from Italy, film worth watching. The plot ly and cozy dining atmosphere hours. Call 606-500 or many other things it was al- I love what I do and I try could have used more action that lends itself to comfortable 622-3785 for reservations. ways fun to watch. Most of this to show my passion through and adventure also. This is a conversations between fam- my food,” John Paolini said. movie though was underwater. ily, friends and loved ones. film more suitable for renting . Friday, October 28th, 2005 The Observer 7 Dave Tamkin takes over Last Chapter “Waiting” to see a good Pub movie? By John Bergeron By Laura Rotolo A&E Editor der his belt. But to me, Dave Well here How does a song speak to Tamkin’s big break is long you go. Over the us as individuals? How do we overdue. With the music in- long weekend, I interpret the music that we dustry constantly bombard- went to see the hear everyday and somehow ing the general public with movie “Wait- find a connection with some- the same recycled crap, find- ing” which stars thing so abstract yet so simple? ing music that can speak to Ryan Reynolds. you on such a basic human Going into Singer/songwriter and level can be a daunting task. this movie, I down right cool cat Dave Tam- did not expect kin is still trying to answer this In a world where a mu- much. I simply question but I think he’s found sician’s popularity is based wanted to go to a temporary solution, “write a solely around their ability to a movie that re- good song and play it well.” It sell merchandise instead of quired little to no Picture taken from Google site was between classes and while pure raw talent, Dave Tam- -All rights reserved meandering around the halls I kin stands above the rest. His thinking and noticed a flyer for a show at the receive a little en- music speaks directly to any- The best moments in the coffeehouse at the Last Chap- Picture taken off Google Web- tertainment in the process. one who has ever experienced film are not created by Reyn- ter pub on Sunday night. Look- site “Waiting” is worth wait- life in its purest form. He de- olds, but instead by the sup- ing for a change from the ev- -All copyrights reserved ing in line for at the theaters mands your attention, and porting actors who shined eryday typical nonsense that is because it is brainless, funny, once he has you in his grasp whenever they appeared on the life of a college student and ers thrown in. Tamkin threw and actually quite interesting. you won’t want to be let go. the screen. Having worked in in need for a good story I de- his signature label on “In Your The story follows several a restaurant before, I found cided the struggling musician Eyes”, the classic Peter Gabriel almost disgruntled restau- So if you enjoy your music the movie more amusing than route would be the best idea, love song, a funky version of rant workers through a typical simple yet abstract, chaotic yet others in its comical truth. It so I put it into my schedule to “The Wind Cries Mary”, but daily shift. Reynolds’ charac- beautiful and lastly but certain- is an accurate and hysterical check out this Dave Tamkin the highlight of the night for ter, Monty, is training a new ly not least, if you enjoy music representation of the life of guy. Recovering from a nasty me was probably the best and employee, Mitch. The movie the way it was meant to be a waiter. It covers all the as- hangover and with no fluids in only cover I’ve ever heard of is seen through the eyes of the played, and that is with heart, pects, from slow times to the my system besides Sam Adams “Burning,” by Blue Oyster Cult. new employee learning all the soul and a few laughs along the dinner rush, from low tippers and coffee a chilled out night ins and outs of the restaurant. way, check out Dave Tamkin. to rude patrons. “Waiting” was the per- Judging A strong cast of characters You wont be disappointed. sets the surroundings of the fect solution. by Tamkin’s is what really makes this movie. “...Tamkin’s lyr- life in a restaurant very well. list of origi- Dane Cook, in one of his first The humor is quite I got ics tell a story that nals, it’s easy big screen roles, provides sig- crude and after seeing there half an you swear have been to see how he nificant comic relief whenever this movie you will never hour early commanded he is on screen. Anna Faris, playing in your head send your food back again. thinking this the songs of Luis Guzman, Chi McBride, For most people who want would be a throughout your others. Play- and David Koechner take their to see a funny movie, “Wait- packed house life...” ing a style that small roles and create big borrows its ing” will make them satisfied. but much to ~ John Bergeron characters throughout the plot. my surprise sound from only about a everything crowd of twenty or so slowly from folk to blues, Tamkin’s Horoscopes from the L.A. Times trickled in. Listening to Tam- lyrics tell a story that you swear kin play is like a therapy ses- have been playing in your head Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 2). sion, you don’t know exactly throughout your life, leav- Aries (March 2-April 9). Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). De- You are consistent in your ef- what you have figured out, ing you asking yourself if you Progress doesn’t always seem cide what song you’re going to forts to make someone feel but you realize in the end that have heard some of his music like progress. In fact, you feel sing -- metaphorically or actual- for you. Eventually, you can you feel better. He treats his before. With songs about ev- like you’re going in circles - ly -- and sing it loud and proud. win over absolutely anyone guitar much like you should erything from relationships to - probably because you are. It’s so much more important with your personality, but at treat a relationship, with each leaving everything behind to But don’t worry about it -- it’s to express your heart than it some point, you have to ask song being a different woman, start again hoping that every- the way of the cosmos. You is to be acceptable to others. yourself if it’s really worth it. gently and loving, but with thing will come out ok in the are still growing in awareness. enough control over it that end, I found myself taking a Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. when the song is over the gui- good look at my own situations. Taurus (April 20-May 20). The obstacle you encoun- 9). You come to a chasm in tar knows who the boss is. Be mindful of and sensitive to ter, perhaps in the form of your life. There are several I managed to sit down how others are relating to you. a Gemini or a fellow Virgo, ways to get across: taking a hot All jokes aside, the intri- with Tamkin after his set, and Listening helps you learn fast is your greatest asset. In the air balloon, building a bridge or cate finger play constantly instead of asking him the cli- without having to go through long run, something good leaping. If you’re going to leap, kept me watching, and Tam- chéd ‘where do you get your the pitfalls that other people comes of this challenge, even go full force -- you can’t cross kin’s heartfelt lyrics and vocal ideas’ type of questions, we must experience. Tonight, you if it takes awhile to see it. the divide in two small jumps. prowess gave me a soundtrack ended up talking about mu- harvest what you have sown. to the show that was unfold- sic, nothing more, nothing Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. ing before my eyes. There is less and he told me his secret Gemini (May 2-June 2). It’s silly to avoid work. By do- 8). You feel as though you’re an almost controlled chaos to to his style and his influence. There’s an area of work out ing so, you ensure that you in some kind of space op- his percussive playing that is there that would really reso- will have much more work era today. The forces of good oh so beautiful. He is all over “I always liked it when a nate with you, so don’t waste than you can do. Instead, and evil battle it out against the place and it becomes hard song would speak to me and your time in a job you hate. approach work with a play- a strange backdrop, like in to imagine how he maintains I knew that I wasn’t alone in People who don’t actively pro- ful attitude. You’ll be well- front of your office vend- such discipline yet after a few my feelings, so if I write about mote your well-being are actu- paid and possibly promoted. ing machine. Stay out of the songs I soon realized that Dave something that happened to ally allowing you to stay stuck. conflict, lest you get lasered. Tamkin knows what he is do- me I know that when some- Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 2). ing and all my subconscious one hears it, they can come Cancer (June 22-July Use your talents -- however Pisces (Feb. 9-March confusion slowly faded away. up with their own conclu- 22). Expecting something is a big, small, important or trivial 20). The costume of your life sion. But no matter what it powerful mood lifter. Some- you believe them to be. Your doesn’t reflect your fine char- With a good hour or so of means something to them.” thing that’s coming by mail or contribution is much more acter nearly as well as it should. playing time Tamkin managed by phone gives you a charge. significant and far-reaching Take care of your clothes -- get to fit in a fairly extensive set list Tamkin has been play- You’ll also get the chance than you can comprehend the hems stitched, the holes consisting mostly of originals ing music since about the fifth to prove that you learned from where you stand today. sewn, and the dry cleaning but with like every virtually un- grade but has only about two something from yesterday. and pressing done. After- known, there were a few cov- years of real experience un- ward, you’ll feel like a star. 8 The Observer Friday, October 28th, 2005

Sophomore Sagas A big hello from Malaysia… By Victoria Nedza By Antoinette Valentina Emmanuel Staff Writer Sophomore, Bachelor of Science in Business, SIT International College, Malaysia Everyone has his or her Now if there were one own obsessions. For men, I’ve thing that all SNHU students realized they are infatuated are obsessed with it would For those who don’t know, religions are practiced, but can degree program students with the voluptuousness of a be Facebook. Usually I’m Malaysia is a country in South- the four main ones are Islam, here at SIT International Col- woman’s breasts and a can of swamped with homework. I east Asia. Malaysia is 2 hours Buddhism, Hinduism and lege would like to spend a se- BudLight. Without a doubt, am reading the bible for my ahead of New Hampshire and is Christianity. Because of these mester or a year at SNHU. At however, men in New England Western Civ class, I’m read- located in the Northern Hemi- four main religions, there are the same time, we would like are obsessed with the Red Sox. ing how to write a speech for sphere just above the equator. four main festivals or religious to extend our invitation to You could be nine or ninety- my public speaking class, I’m Kuala Lumpur is the capital of celebrations: Hari Raya Puasa, SNHU students to spend a se- nine and still sport the base- reading Beowulf for my lit Malaysia and that is where the Chinese New Year, Deepavali mester of studying abroad here ball cap with just about any class, and I’m learning how to second tallest skyscraper in and Christmas. There are also at SIT International College. article of clothing you wear. If calculate binary numbers for the world, The Petronas Twin many languages spoken in Just this past semester, I were brave enough to wear my IT class. Any free time, Towers is located. Malaysia Malaysia. Even though Malay Dr. Ausra Kubilius a.k.a. Dr. my pride home team, I would however, I use Facebook to is made up of West Malaysia is the National language, many K, the Chair of the Communi- be wearing the shirt, “Real travel amongst the hundreds and East Malaysia. West Ma- Malaysians speak English. cations Department at SNHU Women Date Yankee’s Fans!” of friends I’m connected with laysia is also known as Pen- My goodness, where are was here to teach a public through high schools and insular Malaysia and is to the my manners? Hi! My name is speaking course, and I was Women, on the other colleges around the nation. south of Thailand and north Antoinette Valentina Emman- one of her 37 students. She is a hand, are obsessed with shoes, of Singapore. East Malaysia is uel and I’m a Malaysian. I’m a very good lecturer, and I think a powerful addition to a great I’m impressed with all the part of Borneo Island. There sophomore in the Bachelor of all her students benefited from outfit. We’ve got the pointy followers but am questioning are two states on Borneo -- Science in Business program her classes. We would like to stilettos, the ever-so-lazy clogs, why this is a new phenom- Sabah and Sarawak. The oth- at SIT International College. thank SNHU for lending Dr. the must-have Kswiss and Pu- enon. Have we never looked er eleven states of Malaysia SIT International College K to us for two whole months mas. But who can forget the at Classmates.com before or are on Peninsular Malaysia. is located in Klang, which is and we would also like to flats, which have taken a whole did we simply misplace our I think many people about a 45 minute drive from thank Dr. K for accepting the new spin on the comfortable, address book? As a disclaimer don’t know that the first sea- Kuala Lumpur. It is the Malay- offer to come here to teach us. yet sophisticated work shoe. to Facebook, be careful what son of Survivor, the reality sian Center of Southern New Thank you for reading this Every time we leave our rooms, you say! You never know who television show, was actually Hampshire University. The article, and I hope you enjoyed we double check to see if our is reading it. I’d advise all of filmed in Malaysia on a small Bachelor of Science in Business reading it. I hope that I or any pants hang right and don’t you that have references to island on the South China from SNHU is the first Ameri- of my fellow course mates will drag and if our shoes color co- marijuana to remove them. Sea called Pulau Tiga, which can degree program that can be able to write for your student ordinate with our purses. I’m Any suggestions of girls who is off the coast of Sabah. be fully completed in Malaysia. newspaper again. If there are astonished how many kinds might be giving lap dances Malaysia is a multiracial Most importantly, this degree any comments or questions, there are: light up ones, which at upcoming campus parties country; therefore it is also is approved by the Malaysian please do not hesitate to email I would be too embarrassed should be taken off as well. a multicultural country. The Ministry of Higher Education. me at misstina_e@yahoo. to wear, in hopes I don’t look three main races of Malay- Even though the entire com with ‘SNHU’ as the title. like I’m still in elementary sia are Malay, Chinese and program can be completed in school; neon green Saucony; Indian. Furthermore, many Malaysia, many of the Ameri- and different color tweed. “Can we just discuss”…the dependance of cell phones have risen By Libby Parent Opinion Columnist How creepy is it to think, I won’t lie; cell phones are ing a person to receive these teacher and classmates. So if car with someone, one other when you’re alone…you’re not very convenient in a lazy kind phone calls in inappropri- you really are too important to person and they have to turn really alone? Cell phones are of way. Being a relatively lazy ate situations, which brings leave it at home or shut it off, the radio off and sit and talk the latest trend, and if you person, this does bode well up the main issue I have do us a favor and don’t come to for 20 minutes. If you’re don’t have one…I mean are with me; however, many peo- with cell phones: respect. class. Because that is the last gonna do it, make it a short you serious? I myself have a ple expect me to always have I am sitting in my very thing I want to hear during a conversation, please. None cell phone, fortunately or un- it, assuming that I will always first class as a college fresh- lecture. It absolutely boggles of this checking your mes- fortunately, I haven’t decided pick it up. Little do they know man. The last thing I would my mind. And when a teacher’s sages, calling them back, etc. yet. But I did boycott the entire I really don’t take it with me ever expect to hear was a cell cell phone rings…don’t even. It’s just awkward. Save the idea all through high school. everywhere. A friend of mine phone ring. So of course, what And why, why, why do you person you’re with some trou- Well ok, I ended up getting called me a couple times one do I hear? Except not one, but need to have one in a restau- ble, and just call them later. one when I was a senior, night when I didn’t have it, TWO cell phone rings. Ok, rant? And if you do, put it on Now I don’t want to be but I wasn’t happy about it. and the next day was really so maybe I can understand, vibrate and don’t pick it up! a hypocrite, I DO have a cell I find it a little ridiculous upset. “I called you a bunch of maybe you need it for later, I can’t tell you the number of phone. I just think they are how dependent our culture times and left you a message! after class, but WHY IS A times I have been at a restau- so over-used, and we have has become on them. I had Where the hell were you?” Oh, YOUR CELL PHONE ON IN rant with a group of people, and this absurd addiction to con- people calling my cell phone, right, I’m sorry mom I for- CLASS? ARE YOU KIDDING they feel the need to whip out stantly having them so we but NEVER my house. I never got to check-in? What? No. ME? Because, are you really their “cellie.” Thanks, thanks never have to be alone. There carried my cell phone around People are constantly gonna answer it? I mean, seri- for making me feel so impor- needs to be a point where we my house, why would I? So abusing the use of the cell ously what’s so important that tant. Jeez. Why invite me out draw the line. Just my vent for why call my cell phone when phone. You never have to be you can’t wait till after class? with you if you are just going the day, oh yea…GO GIANTS! you know I’m home? What, alone! You can call someone And honestly, it is showing to talk on your cell phone? are you afraid of my parents? whenever you want. Allow- complete disrespect for your Or when you are in the Friday, October 28th, 2005 The Observer 9

Parking problem again By Ben Barkhouse Opinion Editor

Walking to my car I can see it, the small white receipt flapping in the wind. It’s an- other parking violation be- stowed upon me by Public Safety. My crime: parking in a commuter designated area with a resident sticker. This $5 penalty is an often occur- rence, but why so frequent.?

The fact is plain and simple. During weekdays after classes have ended, there are no resi- dent parking spaces, period.

Looking for a parking space somewhere in the vi- cinity of Washington Hall is a tedious and fruitless task. It’s the same with Newcastle, as I had experienced last year.

In the main lot in front of Washington, residents are allotted only a fraction of the large parking lot while com- muters get more than half.

Now don’t get me wrong, commuters do need space, but there is ample parking elsewhere.

Robert Frost, the general lot across the street, next to the athletic complex, and in front of Belknap, can all be used for commuter parking.

About a month ago I de- cided to appeal a ticket to see what response I would get. My friends said I was wast- ing my time, they were right. Public Safety rejected my appeal with the excuse that there was ample parking in the lot near the Lower Suites.

If I live in Washington, why would I park in a lot so far away?

This sort of response re- veals the true reason for the tight parking: money. The school could open more park- ing in the current lots, loosen enforcement, or implement new polices (like prohibiting freshmen from having cars) to alleviate the parking problem, but they have not done much of anything, while keeping ‘legal’ parking spaces hard to come by and raking in the rev- enue from parking violations.

How can the school en- force parking policy in good conscience if they know in the first place there is not enough parking and many of these tickets are unavoidable for the students? I urge the school to take some suggestions into consideration and help fix parking soon because it will only get worse in the future. 0 The Observer Friday, October 28th, 2005 Penmen shine through the rain By Stephanie Belida Sports Editor

It was a rainy night on Larkin Field. But the Penmen used the rain to beat the Gold- en Knights of the College of Saint Rose, 3-0, on October 8.. Nicole Cote eyes for the ball The game stayed in a ~Photo by Tom McDermott 0-0 tie until the second half when Jeremy Bradshaw scored Women’s lacrosse Fall Ball on a pass from Joel Forde. The Penmen then went on to score again with a pass from Rickey complete Layne to Romelle Burgess By Lindsay Frydryk and then onto Bobby Dufour Editor in Chief who sent it into the net. The final goal would come from a Only after a week into the coach, while newcomer Re- that day against Northeastern, pass from Anthony Owour to fall semester, the Women’s La- becca Costa stands along side but lost to Babson and St. Mi- Dufour and onto Gabe Mer- crosse team began its practice as the new assistant coach. chael’s College in later games. cier who would shoot it into routine. The team didn’t waste the net from 20 yards out. any time to The first The last tournament was The Penmen out prepare for “The team didn’t Fall Ball held on Oct. 5, again on Larkin shot the Golden Knights, 8- the Fall Ball tournament Field at SNHU. They came out  on this dreary night This season they waste any time to occurred at with a win against St. Thomas game also placed Bradshaw had ahead prepare for the Fall St. Anselm’s Aquinas from New York, but in the top scoring posi- of them. Ex- College on lost to Merrimack and National tion on the team with seven tra condi- Ball season they had Sept. 26. Champions Stonehill College. David McGuire controls the goals, closely followed by tioning was ahead of them.” The Penmen ball David McGuire with six. also thrown ~Lindsay Frydryk went 3- that With a lot to look forward ~Photo by Tom McDermott The Penmen were into the mix day, winning to, the team will start winter slotted seventh in New Eng- thanks to the against New training and conditioning right land at the start of this game. men’s team, England Col- away. Preseason begins in Jan- As of press time, the Pen- assistant coach Ray Summers. lege, Keene and Plymouth uary after Winter Break. men were at 8-4- over- State. They lost in the fi- all and 4-3- in the NE 0. A total of 3 women re- nal game to St. Anselm’s. turned from last season, while seven freshmen joined this Oct. 2 kicked off the second season’s team. Mary Squire re- Fall Ball tournament at SNHU. turns for her third year as head The women won the first game Penmen cross country Penmen claim first-ever ECAC at Bryant invitational By Erin McGlashing championship Layout Editor By Tom McDermott Sports Information Director The Southern New Hamp- Snoop placed 62nd, Patterson shire University men’s and also turned in a solid first day placed 65th, Taylor finished The Southern New Hamp- women’s cross country teams SNHU was paced by se- with a three-over par 73 and 69th and Tallman placed 70th. shire University golf team both competed in the Bryant niors Adam Goinsalvos (Mer- finished 39th with a 154 (73- earned its first-ever Eastern University Invitational on Sat- rimack, NH) and Sam Natti 8). Junior Mitchell Edwards For the women, fresh- College Athletic Conference urday October st, 2005. The (Lisbon, NH). Goinsalvos card- (Woodstock, NH) came up men Svea Della-Messner (ECAC) Division II Cham- SNHU men placed seventh out ed a par-70 during second day big during second-day action (Windham, NH) and Kaitlyn pionship here this week- of eight schools, while the wom- action and finished fourth out with a 78, and placed 66th Direnzo (West Buxton, ME) end. The Penmen, who led en finished ninth out of nine. of 100 golfers with a five-over- overall with a 6 (83-78). and senior Alice Field (Con- by four strokes after first par 45 for the two-day event. cord, NH) paced the SNHU round action on Sunday, fin- For the men, Sean Griffin Goinsalvos was one of only four women, as Della-Messner ished with a two-day score of (Methuen, MA) placed 3th golfers to shoot par or better placed 47th, Direnzo finished 593. The 20 team event took out of 7 runners. Among the during either round this week- 49th and Field finished 50th. place at the par-70 Liverpool Top-31 finishers in the men’s end. Natti, who placed third Sophomore Maggie Shields Golf & Public Country Club. race, freshman Alex Hansen overall at the NE-0 champi- (Smithfield, RI), junior Court- (Pittsfield, MA) placed 29th, onship last weekend, contin- ney Holmes (Bennington, VT), SNHU edged Saint Thomas Alex Brown (Hudson, NH) ued his solid play and finished sophomore Amanda Soares Aquinas College by four strokes placed 3st. Sophomore Spen- tied for eighth with a 47. He (Woburn, MA), senior Karen and finished five strokes better cer Rennick (Peabody, MA), carded a two-over-par 72 dur- York (Newington, CT), junior than Bryant University, which senior Fred Wills (Stratford, ing second-day action. Jim Jennifer McPhillips (Billerica, claimed the Northeast-0 CT), freshman Matt Caredeo O’Connell of Bryant claimed MA), senior Alyssa DeMou- Conference title last weekend. (Salem, NH), senior Eric Mon- the individual title with a 4. las (North Andover, MA) and ty (Wrentham, MA), juniors sophomore Emily Smith (Need- It marks SNHU’s first Patrick Snoop (Monroe, NY), SNHU had four golfers ham, MA) also ran for SNHU. tournament championship Scott Patterson (Cranston, finish among the Top-40. Ju- Shields placed 57th, Hol- since the 2002 season, when RI), Ian Taylor (Methuen, MA) nior Ed Natti (Lisbon, NH) mes finished 59th, Soares the Penmen claimed their sec- and Adam Tallman (Stratham, shot a team-best 72 during placed 62nd, York finished ond of two-straight NE-0 ti- NH) also ran for SNHU. Ren- opening day action and placed Sam Natti 64th, McPhillips finished tles behind the play of current nick placed 46th, Wills fin- 2st with a 50 (72-78). Fresh- ~Photo by Tom McDermott 7st, DeMoulas placed 72nd head coach Matt Arvanitis. ished 48th, Caredeo placed man Eric Russo (Glen, NH) and Smith finished 73rd. 54th, Monty finished 61st, Friday, October 28th, 2005 The Observer  The NHL…is back and ready to play Penmen volleyball host a By Sean Walsh tri-match The National Hockey aged kids. With the changes, his franchise (the Pittsburgh By Erin McGlashing League is back after 8 months. there is a lot of concern from Penguins), the NHL, and the Last season the NHL players goalies and goalie coaches game of hockey. He has already Layout Editor got locked out by the owners. that goaltenders aren’t be- broken several records previ- The league has done several ing protected and have a ously held by Wayne “the great things to change the game, higher chance of getting hurt. one” Gretzky, in junior hockey not only to make it more com- in Canada. Crosby has often petitive, but more fan friendly. The goal line has been been compared to Gretzky, pushed back two feet in each and people have been calling Each team has a salary cap zone and has been extended Crosby, “the next great one.” of $39 million, with no flex. two more feet into the neutral This means, if a guy gets hurt, zone in order to create more of- Crosby is in a situation and the team brings someone fensive chances. The NHL also much like LeBron James was up from the farm team (such eliminated the two-line pass to in for the NBA. These athletes as the Monarchs), both play- create more breakaways. The are both very young, yet the ers’ contracts would count to- NHL has also eliminated ties. success of their sport relies ward the cap. All of the play- If the game is tied after 4-on-4 heavily on them. It didn’t take ers’ contracts for five min- long for Crosby to get his feet got rolled back “With all the new utes, it goes wet. In his first NHL game by 26 percent. into a shoot- against arguably the best goal- rule changes, the out mak- ie in NHL, Martin Brodeur, he In oth- game is supposed to ing it more recorded his first NHL point, er changes, increase goal scor- entertain- an assist to Mark Recchi. In the NHL has ing for fans his third game he recorded his Brittany Porter kills another to make program history ,000 ca- changed the ing.” as fans want first career NHL goal, against reer kills. regulation of ~Sean Walsh to see more the Boston Bruins. So far he ~Photo by Tom McDermott goalie equip- goals. With has recorded two goals, six ment. The all the new assist, and eight points, in his The University of Bridge- width of goalie pads has been rule changes, the game is sup- first five games of his career. port came away with two wins The Penmen gave a reduced to 2 inches, and the posed to increase goal scoring. during a tri-match hosted good fight but came up inner pad of the goalies knee The NHL anticipates a by Southern New Hamp- short and lost to UB 3-. has changed from 4.5 inches Finally, the NHL has a bright future and much of its shire University. Bridgeport to 2 inches. The circumference new high marketed player. The reasoning is due to the new rule posted a 3-0 win over Frank- After the UB game, as- of the goalies gloves has been only problem is he has never changes and young talented lin Pierce College and com- sistant coach Becky Wells he reduced too; the gloves are played an NHL game before players, such as Sidney Crosby. pleted the sweep with a 3- said, “The girls played with now smaller than intermediate Oct. 5. Sidney Crosby is con- win over the host Penmen. genius spots, but never consis- gloves worn by middle school sidered to be, “the savior” of tent, they played well in plac- Senior Brittany Porter es. We need to work on putting (Riverton, WY) led SNHU to the ball away in long volleys, its win as well Penmen tennis to resume in March as better By Julie Finch over FPC “We need to work on with 27 passing, The men’s and women’s sour note as they were defeat- was the winner of the presti- kills, while putting the ball away in talking, tennis teams have been in ed by Le Moyne College 7-2. gious NE-0 freshman of the classmate long volleys, as well as serving Deanna and de- full swing since the start of year award. Sophomores Ver- better passing, talking, the school year with each The men’s team has a lot fohstad and Kristen Franco Guenther fense. Our team competing in three and of young talent with five fresh- both had 6-0 wins at number (Apollo, serving and defense.” setting four matches respectively. men on their roster. The men’s one and number two singles. PA) added ~Assistant Coach Becky Wells was on to- season will resume in March Verfohstad and Franco contin- 3 kills and day, which The men ended their fall with a home match against ued their winning ways with 20 digs. was one season with a 0-3 record. Their archrivals Saint Anselm. fellow sophomores Amanda Senior Allison Cataldo (Biller- thing we did well all day. season opened against Assump- Nason and Lauren Nigrelli ica, MA) added 9 digs. Fresh- Overall, it was a long day tion College, who unfortunate- The women’s team has as they teamed up in doubles man Jamie Rood (Southbury, and the girls played well.” ly for the Penmen had been enjoyed a decent season, end- and each came out with 8- CT) played awesome defense on a 90-match winning streak ing their fall portion with  wins. The team dropped on the net with her block- Program History was and defeated the Penmen 9-0. a 2-2 record. The team is their last two matches against ing. Jamie’s classmate Nicky made on Sunday, when se- young with no juniors or se- Merrimack and Le Moyne. Dumond (Tewksbury, MA) nior Brittany Porter (River- Things however looked niors, but that didn’t hold the added 28 assists. The penmen ton, WY) made her career up for the men’s team as they girls back from winning two. The women face Saint fought hard through 5 match- ,000th hit. She had 27 kills in competed against Merrimack Anselm when they re- es to win the game against the game against FPC and 9 College. Juniors Pedro DePau- The women’s team opened sume play in March. FPC 3-2. Senior Jessica Ward against UB. She now has ,038 la and Kevin Cullen each won their season against Assump- (Clinton, CT) paced the Ra- kills over her four-year career. their matches. Depaula teamed tion College with a win and vens with 7 kills. Freshman up with senior Brian Hashem continued that streak as they Nicole Buchholz (Ashburn, Lady Penmen are now 5-0, at number one doubles to de- defeated Lyndon State College VA) added 5 kills, while class- -4 NE-0. feat their opponents. The Pen- 9-0. Leading the team was Ju- mate Karissa Hookstadt (Ca- men ended their season on a liet Verfohstad who last year marillo, CA) added 34 assists. SNHU 3 Franklin Pierce 2 Jessica Bornack (Roselle, Game Scores 3-29, 30-27, IL) led the Purple Knights 26-30, 27-30, 5-4 against the Penmen with Upcoming winter home sports action 6 kills and 5 digs. Sinead Bridgeport 3 Quirk (Wheaton, IL) added Franklin Pierce 0 35 assists, while junior Amy Game Scores 30-25, 35-33, Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov.27 Neussl (Juneau, AK) added 30-27 SNHU Hockey takes on West- Penmen Basketball takes on Penmen Basketball takes on 0 kills and 8 digs. Brittany Bridgeport 3 ern New England College Pace University UMass Lowell Porter (Riverton, WY) against SNHU  7:30 pm at the Ice Den Women at 5:30 pm Women at :30 pm paced the Penmen with 9 Game Scores 30-24, 27-30, Men at 7:30 pm Men at 3:30 pm kills and six blocks, while 30-25, 30-2 Nov. 19 In the Fieldhouse In the Fieldhouse Nicky Dumond (Tewksbury, MA) handed out 26 assists. SNHU Hockey takes on Fitch- burg State College 7:30 pm at the Ice Den 2 The Observer Friday, October 28th, 2005

Nicky Dumond Class of 2009 I had an egg thrown at my car and it smashed my window, I was so mad.

Everett Begor By Janara Digou & Laura Rotolo Class of 2006 His friend hid in the Washington hall closest Sam Peret and when his friend walked in, jumped out and Class of 2009 scared the crap out of him. I came out and my car was filled to the brim with newspapers.

Dan Buonomo Class of 2008 I told my friend Falz that we were having a Toga party, and to come Amanda Robbins over dressed. He showed Class of 2008 up in a Toga and was the My friend and I have had a prank war that only one! started last year. The first thing I did was cover him head to toe in shaving cream. To get me back he bought a cake saying “congratulations” to say I won the prank war. He then put the whole cake Krystal Beauregard in my face. After that I put cracker crumbs all in Class of 2009 his bed and put feminine products all over his While getting ready for Halloween, my friend room, everywhere. When I was unpacking my was in the shower. I threw a loaf of bread at her things, everywhere possible was porn, pictures and hit her right in the head. and such. To get him back I put an adult toy in his school bag so when he opened it, he found it in class.

Anne Carberry Class of 2009 At the age of 11 it was my first time trick or Tyler Drummond treating with out parents. We went to a house but Class of 2008 they weren’t home. As we were heading home My friends and I put a whole bunch of we noticed a suburban following us. We freaked forks on a lawn. out. The man pulled over and got out of the car Ricky Satawa and said “Kids! I have candy for you!” The usual Class of 2008 kidnappers pick up line right? We started run- ning, got home an called the cops. We were so Jessica Guenette When my friends and I were able to finally Class of 2008 go trick or treating we would always play ding scared. The cops found the guy, and the funny My brother one time put bologna on some- dong ditch. thing was he was a local, and sad he didn’t an- one’s car so when they pulled it off it took off swer the door in time. He loved kids and wanted their pant. to give us his candy. Comes to find out it was my best friends’ older brother.

Dustin Latham Class of 2009 My freshman year in high school, I put cream cheese in a teachers coffee cup.

Mickey Hover Class of 2008 There was a porch that had a unat- tended bowl with a sign that said, “please take one.” When kids came up and took MJ Martin more than one, my friends and I would Class of 2008 jump out at them and scare the crap out I was in my room and my mom came in of them. and said look at this. I walked out to find 15 pumpkins on my porch.