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Volume XVI, Issue II October 21st 2008 Manchester, NH

October IS: Biden Visits SNHU, Hopes to Revive the Breast CANCER AWARENESS MONTH "American Dream"

Hampshire, stating, “1,400 Aimee Terravechia New Hampshire residents Staff Writer have lost their houses within the last quarter alone.” Many of these figures resonated After visiting the American Biden, both he and Obama are with New Hampshire resi- Legion Hall, Post 7, in Roches- working to address these con- dents who are beginning to ter earlier in the day, Senator Joe cerns by focusing on the econ- feel the financial pinch more Biden, running mate of Barack omy and job creation. and more. Obama, visited Southern New “Our plan,” Biden said, “is Biden also talked at length Hampshire University’s campus to create over two million new about what he considers to be on Monday, October 13th. The jobs averaging at about $50,000 an “attack” campaign being event attracted community mem- per year.” Biden began discuss- run by Senator McCain. The photo provided by Google bers and students alike, drawing ing the impact that these plans crowd, filled with Obama approximately 900 guests. would have on New Hampshire What's Inside? supporters sporting shirts Senator Joe Biden Pages After short speeches by residents. Nine-thousand of that read: McCan’t began News 1-11 both Dave Hendrie, a field orga- these new jobs, he said, would be “booing” at the mention of Obama, Biden said, “McCain wants Business 12 nizer for the Obama campaign created in the Granite State. the Democratic nominee’s to attack Obama and Obama wants Opinion 13-14 office of Manchester, and state Biden also addressed con- opponent. to attack America’s economic prob- Entertainment 15-18 Senator Betsy Devries, Biden cerns dealing with mortgages Highlighting the differ- lems. It’s as simple as that.” Biden Creative 19-20 was introduced to the audience and foreclosures within New ences between McCain and Please turn to page 03 Clubs 21-23 as the “Future Vice President of Sports 25-35 the United States of America.” Voices & Faces 36 In his speech, Biden focused on key issues in the election, SNHU Penmen Get Covered discussing everything from the economy to funding for educa- 2008-2009 school year. Accord- first [soccer] games, the last week tion, tax breaks for the middle Laura Rotolo ing to Greg Royce, Sports Infor- of August.” The site showcases class, and healthcare. Staff Writer mation Director at SNHU, the new features such as an athletic “Americans are asking new athletics website production overview, athletic complex hours, questions as simple as they are The Athletic Department at began last winter. “The Ath- pages for intramurals and recre- profound,” said Biden when Southern New Hampshire Uni- letic Department learned about ation, the Penmen Club, Men discussing financial concerns of versity published a new athletic the opportunity to get a grant and Women’s Varsity sports, as American families. According to website at the beginning of the through the Northeast-10 Con- well as the Hall of Fame. ference to build a new athletic The most noticeable changes screenshot provided by snhupenmen.com website with PrestoSports.” are the bios for every student- Happy Halloween “We were approved to start athlete and the live stats and building the new site in April, video for home contests. “We and really started working on it offer live, real-time statistics for once the 2007-2008 academic ten sports for home games and year was over.” video for seven at the moment,” The process was tedious, stated Royce. “We find that a which “took the entire summer lot of parents and other family to build, [due to] transferring members who can’t attend many information from the old site as games in person appreciate being well as adding a lot of new con- able to follow their son or daugh- tent” said Royce. ter’s games as they happen.” According to Royce, “the site launched the week of our Please turn to page 03 - - - - - October 2008 Letter From the Editors From Letter As previously noted, every section is on steroids this issue, As previously noted, every section is on steroids this issue, Update: 5:34 AM PDF sent out for printing. 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According reviews. many received has website athletic new The Royce website, the into gone has effort and time much Although “We will “We get America back on track. will We end this financial to a Drawing conclusion, Biden called for a restoration of both “It is time for Americans to get up! This is our time! This is in Legion American the as well as campus SNHU to visit Biden’s He ended his discussion of education and related costs with a Focusing on what he considered to be monumental obstacles “McCain’s “McCain’s plan is what I call an ultimate bridge to nowhere,” ofaffordability the on focused then Biden Senator in education SNHU Penmen Get Covered Get Penmen SNHU Continued from page 01 Continued from page 01 to Royce, most feedback has been positive. have “We heard from everyone, from student-athletes, parents, coaches, alumni and fans, and everyone is excited about the new site. When we started the process, we wanted to make the SNHU athletic site on par with, if of websites ofathletic many Northeast-10 other than, the better not [According received, to] Conference the have we schools. feedback done just that.” have we affirmed that “as with anywebsite, the process is never done…the Visit department looking to implement new features.” is continually the upgraded at www.snhupenmen.com. website SNHU athletic America to the moon in the to promises 1960’s Obama’s to fix the economy. said Biden. crisis,” dignity and respect in the middle class and explained his hope “revive the to American Dream.” The audience rose to their feet applause after his closing statements. in “So get up!” Biden exclaimed, time,” America’s Rochester marked the first day of campaigning in New Hampshire for the senator. cation and the impact that American youth will have on the future of this country. Biden related this concern with what he considers a great need for service volunteers. He urged young Americans to put their country first. Biden encouraged the audience to commit to service, through military, not-for-profit organizations aswell as through other avenues. This college.” to you get will we country, “Ifyour serve promise, you met with roaring applause from the audience. promise was that lay ahead, Biden likened presidential nominee Barack Obama to President Kennedy. Biden compared Kennedy’s promise to get also focused on major differences in the policies of both nominees. plans for the economy. He openly criticized McCain’s said Biden. the United States. He expressed great concern about funding edu - - - - 3 3 Please turn to page 04 Buying equity in banks goes In response to the poten- Southern New Hampshire Jennifer Reardon, a SNHU lend amongst each other. The businesses for allow would latter day-to-day operations to Brothers Lehman con the after tinue, firmed collapsed freezing loans. such any against conservative ideologies deregu government favor which of By lation sector. financial the the Bush administration effec tively nationalizing banks, the severity of the situation could now are Officials clearer. be not willing to exhaust every option crum- from economy the save to bling. Many have why questioned it took so long for officials to take a bipartisan approach in the face of economic collapse. tial for government investment in banks, Wall Street soared on Monday, October 13, with the Dow Jones jumping over 11%. encourag- was day this Although far are problems nation’s the ing, One from day ofover. promise the tough is not enough to solve economic problems that United States is currently facing. the that would “stick” in their mind and lead them to friendly business practices. more eco- University has already the caught contagious “going movement green” by providing more recycling bins and cam- earth,bottle” “one one the producing paign. The campaign provides water bottles for students; limit ing the use of plastic water bot- tles around campus. alumni attended the Fair Wellness and thought that well.” “fit in have would SNHU ------eviewing $700 eviewing escue Plan escue Vendors Vendors were happily Government intervention Government However, However, the passing may bill the Furthermore, were were set up, and accompa nied by the businesses’ finest to help inform and improve knowledge of healthy. living meeting and greeting hun dreds of people booths that displayed at prod their ucts, services, raffles, giveaways. and Businesses were involved in scheduled - activi ties throughout the pro day, viding entertainment pulling and in new The customers. main goal was not entertain participants to but to really emphasize the impor tance of “going green” providing by the entertainment at the expense of taxpayers was seen as a necessary step the and investments secure to financial market. The initial intent of the bill was to buy financial that loans bad the up firms had as a result of sub- prime lending. By doing this, the freeze on business consumer and loans would hope fully be alleviated. of this bill was only the first step to avert a and global nationwide crisis. Since the bill was passed very in little frenzy, restrictions placed were on the strategy to be utilized for the - implementa tion of the $700 billion. As such, the president decided to funnel $250 billion of into it nine major banks, shor ing up investments and loans in these banks. Inspiration for this plan stemmed from demo- and practice European cratic support. grant an additional $100 bil- lion to the Treasury Depart - to banks allow as well as ment - - - - - R Billion

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White R House "Going Green" is Contagious imothy Callahan Timothy Over Over 40 businesses from the The third annual Health and The current economic crisis After Congress passed an

“going green movement.” Booths hopes to pull more people into the green.” green.” Live music, demonstra all took place at the convention in size the importance of “going show fashion a and speeches, tions,

community community participated to empha Hotel in Nashua. September 21st at the Radisson Telegraph, Telegraph, took place on Sunday, Wellness Wellness Fair, held by the Nashua

action to take. action to take. law law and began considering what President Bush signed the bill into over over 450 pages. On October 3rd, the bill left the Senate, it totaled little opposition as possible. When to make sure it was passed with as able legislation to individual con gressmen were attached to the bill

Congress. Congress. Various kinds of favor was passed through both houses ofhouses both through passed was moderate proposal by the Senate tially rejected in the House, a more radical version of the bill was ini- of a three page bill. Although a Treasury Treasury Department in the form the rescue plan emerged from the and immediate action. Originally, the world has called for extreme in the United States and across investing in banks. investing considering applying $250 billion to billion $250 applying considering ting down, the White House is now now is House White the down, ting to save financial firms from shut unprecedented $700 billion plan October - - October 2008 Please turn to page 05 VP Candidate Sarah Palin He went on to state the facts the state to on went He Both Obama and Richard of Obama‘s plans on taxation. He stated that no family making less than $250,000 will see their increase taxes and that will taxes of95% for work $500 by cut be ers and by $1,000 for working couples. son believe that the United States United the that believe son needs a pro-growth we againlike surplus a economy. want “We had with Clinton and we can do that by thinking positively and redoubling efforts because we need to take back our country” stated. Richardson CNN.com Many of her answers included - uncertainty concerning Senator John McCain’s Vice Presidential candidate selection arose interviews after Palin’s with Katie Couric. She seemed much ofall not as debate, the at ease at more time had she and her on was focus the to prepare her responses. - - - as Predicted Photo Editor Staff Writer Suzanne Lentell Comes to SNHU imothy Callahan Timothy Governor of New Mexico 4 4 VP Debate Not as Dynamic Not as Dynamic VP Debate Though it generated a great brouhaha for political Being the only VP debate for the upcoming elec victoryUnfortunatelynot interested, those for was Palin was successful in her first and only debate, On September 23rd, Governor Bill Richardson of New Richardson Richardson stated that the United States desperately needs Richardson moved on to the causes Obama is in support pundits, pundits, the Vice Presidential debate on October 2nd between Senator Joe Biden and Governor Sarah Palin as many had hoped. not nearly as eventful was tion, there a was general consensus that it could drasti- cally change the course of the next month. him- talked WhetherBiden or debate the through stumbled Palin Presidential Vice one blunder, political selfmajor a into and dis- to emergecandidate was the victor definitively tance the election for his or her ticket. made candidate neither as case this in defined clearly so impor most the to adhered Palin blunders. critical any tant issues expressed by the McCain campaign, while using her down-to-earth charm to appeal Biden, on to the other voters. hand, was careful to make offeffec condescending coming as avoiding while points tive Palin. towards because she adeptly avoided failure. A great deal of Mexico came to Southern New Hampshire University to sup port the democratic campaign, Barack Obama, Future Energy. America’s and Securing infrastructure and more financialoversight in order to improve the U.S. economy. He noted that Obama is threats the environmental the to energydue on policy firstthe in changes to want on the planet. In order to combat this challenge, Obama and Biden Joe set a plan in place that is projected to create 5 million green collar jobs and have 25 percent of energycome from renewable 2025. sources by American electricity of such as special more interests and oversight on transparency, pulling out oflobbyists, $20 billion a that war is costing the U.S. bill GI a for need the as well as working,” “not is that and month of rights for veterans. - - Bill Richardson “Before graduating last year, I At Verde Salon, Dennis along Businesses and colleges are with the rest of the team organically use all approved products to better the environment. noticed that the university was on its way to “going green.” The stu beginning to realize that they need to take action now. Like SNHU, other colleges and businesses have begun taking precautionary actions for our environment. businesses As and colleges catch more on, the “going green” movement will to progress. continue thing everyone should take part in, heck, the jeans I just modeled for the fashion show are made of 30 percent recycled plastic.” dents are the ones who really need to take action on the opportunities Reardon. stated them,” to provided “Recycling “Recycling and organics is some - - - New Mexico Governor New Mexico Governor

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Continued from page 03 dinator at Verde Salon and that it feels is very important for people to think about the way they live. the show felt that it is important to target college students to live a better life because “with the food we eat, and our activity levels, we are going to be the first generation our parents.” to not outlive ral and organic clothing and acces- sory store located on Main Street in Nashua, and Salon, Verde an all organic salon also located on Main Street, togetherworked to produce the fashion show at the fair. One World Trading provided all of the clothing, while Verde Salon hair. pro all styled and models the vided The fashion show featured college aged students as the fashion show models.

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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Joe Biden Joe the OBSERVER News VP Candidate Pollsters Pollsters and pundits found that, CNN.com would would indicate. In this way, Palin seen as was having a successful debate, and expectations. she exceeded although Palin did relatively the vic- to Biden. debate However, went well, the the and decisive, particularly not torywas Democratic ticket only gained a edge. slight - - - - - Biden effec The main criticism mental flaw in presidential candidate. a vice tively tively made his points throughout the debate. He fielded most ques tions directed towards him and made no egre gious errors which his garrulous nature some times forces him into. Throughout the debate, he respectfully criticized Palin and McCain. He con the challenged even cept of McCain being a stating, by “So maverick maverick he is not on the important, critical issues that affect people table.” at [the] kitchen of Biden was that did not he challenge Palin enough. Though he was critical at times, Biden did not make any deci- sive points to distance himself in the way that his vast experience amount over of Palin ------5 5 your letter on Pg 2. your How How do you feel about Are you just going to At the same time, she was Although she was generally VP Debate Not as Dynamic as Predictedas Dynamic Not Debate VP us know what you think. what you us know the debates and the election the and debates the itself? don't You have any thing to say? Oh you do? write Well, to us and let us purblish to love We'd know. sit by and not be a part of if Even take this? don't you part,goingstill it's to affect partofbe So you. let and it Continued from page 04 erenced her record on experience her as energywell as policies as a to governorallay and mayor some of the fears of of her lack experience. quick to distance herself John McCain and from the current presidential administration. A notable Palin sound clip came after Biden attempted to asso- ciate her ticket with the administration Bush when she said, there you goJoe, so, “Say it ain’t pointing backwards again.” All the while, Palin continued refer to to John McCain and her self as ‘mavericks,’ citing vari not were that records voting ous popular with their parties. successful in her debate Palin style, did make Commonly, some she errors. avoided direct questions being asked of the her to focus on topics that she was more familiar with. Also, she made a mistake ring in to General refer McKiernan as McClellan when she was talking about strategies in Afghanistan. A few times during the debate, she even openly admitted that she was not completely famil iar with how politics worked in Washington, which is a funda- colloquialisms like ‘you betcha’, ‘darn right’ and to ‘doggone connect with it’ working class Americans. She commonly ref - - - Please turn to page 6

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Beginning this semester, Southern New Hampshire University Alcohol R Assistant Athletic Director, Chad Mason, said, “it was one of This new policy Public allows Safety officers to personal search If an underage student is found drinking in a residence that is Some students are questioning whether their privacy is being Future renovations are still in the works. As of the right now, The Athletic Complex is following the trend to “gogreen” to with trend the following is Complex The Athletic

A new sound system was set up at the pool which will allow

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October assistants. though Even the alcoholic assistants. area to bev is have approved Public Safety officer suspects underage students of being in the pos ofthe students underage in suspects being officer Safety Public resident and Safety Public by taken be can action then residence, the possessions, possessions, including refrigerators. These searches can occur if a meaning considered there “wet,” is at least one 21 year old living in to monitor drinking on campus. to monitor drinking on campus. drinking. drinking. This policy Public gives Safety officers a more direct way compromised. “Students should be allowed to have privacy with implemented a new drinking policy in an effort to reduce underage Sarah-Ann Lafleur. SNHU junior, session of alcohol. out having to worry about what they put in the stated refrigerator,” building. building. Complex will be able to add some signage to the outside of the the building. Mason stated that hopefully next summer the Athletic the building. or the Penmen Room due to the lack of signs on the exterior of People visiting People the campus a have hard time finding the field house next change will involve labeling outside of the athletic complex. field house bathrooms in order to conserve energy. field house bathrooms in order to conserve energy. the addition of motion activated lights that have been installed in the in installed been have that lights of addition activated the motion and women’s locker room renovations as well. as well. room renovations locker and women’s capabilities. They are spending approximately $50,000 on the men’s on the men’s $50,000 Theyare spending approximately capabilities. system benefits the studentsbecause sound the system has iPod announcement times for the swim meets that SNHU holds. This

the building and is [easier] to maintain.” the building and is [easier] to maintain.” Mason said the new flooring, tile and no-slip rubber, “brightens up had been there since the Athletic Complex’s inception in 1975. Among those was renovations the replacement of the flooring that the busier years for small renovations that had [dramatic changes].” the busier years for small that renovations had [dramatic changes].” ------October 2008 Please turn to page 08 Developing Developing healthy eating According to WedMd “Pop “Pop Politics” chronicles The entire exhibit is both The exhibit, which is free try to keep a positive attitude. Although it may be choosing to difficult, not let to choice workloads best the be may up pile make. Endorphins are a body’s natural stress fighter; so partici one make that activities in pating happy are great for combating stress. habits, drinking plenty of water, exercising, and managing time well are other great ways keep stress to a minimum and healthy. stay adults three in one News, Health suffer from which causes extreme them to develop stress, bad eating habits, sleep poorly, and forget to exercise, exactly of complete with Mao, the wall paper backdrop that designed to Warhol be installed when the portraits exhibited in Paris. were originally the politically artistic of journey Warhol, created he series Kennedy Jackie beginning with shortly after J.F.K.’s assassina tion and ending with Warhol’s portraits of Mao and Vladimir Lennon. The layout of the gal lery chronology. mimics this exquisitely displayed and bril liantly researched. Atkins also has written an essay political works on of the Warhol that is available at the exhibit in the Currier Museum of Art. to all SNHU students upon pre will ofsentation ID, school their be at the Currier until January 4, 2009. - - - - - erravechia Staff Writer Aimee T “In my research, I was sur “A lot of the stress we have is have we stress ofthe lot “A No matter what is causing The Currier is the first to Highlights of the exhibit theme of the exhibit: politics. Today, all Today, of the chemicals that our bodies release to fight the metaphorical lion when come a major paper out is due a with argument an having when or parent or roommate. self created,” said Jet Goldberg, Director of SNHU’s Wellness tend Center, “We to catastroph ist things.” the body to react, the ways to reduce stress level are simple. The most important thing is to prised to findexhibit Warhol thata been really there never had politi his on mainly focused that said Atkins. cal portraits,” compile these along works, with the preliminary sketches original and photographs, coherent into exhibit that highlights a the political influence and atti- tudes that Warhol the as of well Many as pieces the possessed. sketches and notes of Warhol’s creative process were borrowed both from the Museum Andy in Pittsburg and Warhol from owners. private include a miniature movie the ater that plays four short politi cally-centered films ofWarhol’s. Also, the entire wall dedicated to the iconic repetitive portraits - - - - Shelly Petry Contributing Writer 6 6 Portraits the Currier Visit Beating Stress, Staying Healthy Pop Politics: Warhol’s Political Political Warhol’s Politics: Pop As midterms loom, students students midtermsloom, As The “Pop Politics” exhibit opened which Politics,” “Pop According to Sharon Matt at the Currier Museum of Art explores a little-known side of Andy Warhol just in time presidential elections. for at the Currier on September 27, delves into the political portrai ture created by Andy range displayed being pieces Warhol. The from a never-before exhibited Robert Kennedy some portrait of to Warhol’s most mous and iconic images. infa- Atkins, curator of the and assistant curator exhibit at the Cur ofMuseum rier for idea Art,the “Pop Politics” came about after an acquisition of a portfolio of works entitled “Flash-Novem ber 22, 1963” done by Warhol in 1968. The piece served as a springboard into research that would lead Atkins to the main line and catecholamine. reaction Thisis commonly known as the “fight or flight syndrome.” Years ago, fight or flight kicked in when human beings had to decide to either run away from danger (like an angry lion) to stay or and fight for their lives. at Southern New University need to Hampshire findways to combat stress and avoid illness. Stress is a physiological reaction raises and body the in occurs that the levels of hormones adrena

------Please turn to page 08 Some of the pieces in the The gallery is trying to Disston that believes the art Tricy Tricy Palencia, a Resi many different mediums includ gallery are from artists such as Annibale Carracci and Rivers. When Larry asked why exhibit this was chosen, stated that is drawing the “foun Disston historythe of showcase drawing ofpieces in architec bringing by of drawing serves as a jumping ing charcoal, pastel, and ink. The ink. and pastel, charcoal, ing intent of the show is to demon- strate the mastery of many of these types of mediums. dation of the creative process” showcase to wanted she that and its roots. cen 18th the from drawing tural tury and then working up until the present era. The idea was to create a timeline of influenceby pointing out how the 18th cen- tury influences the 20th century. responsible for underage people drinking within the same apart ment,” ment,” stated SNHU Alison Waring. junior, dence Director in the East Side apartments and the member SNHU Alcohol and of Other Drugs committee, encourages students to join the committee and voice their opinion due to the fact that this controversial issue among the SNHU com- has many differing views munity from students and other com members. munity -

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The responsibility placed on on placed The responsibility Alcohol Regulations Amped Amped Regulations Alcohol Continued from page 05 the OBSERVER ing the Line” shows the use of by by Deborah Disston, is in seventh season its of exhibits and Past year. a exhibits five presents exhibits of the McInich Gallery have included a student and exhibit photography controversial exhibits, Typographical one and donations by supported is It two. from friends of the university and patrons who visit on a daily basis. by by various artists that hand created drawn pieces. It covered drawing from the 18th century to the late 20th century. works The are on borrow from the University of New Hampshire Art Gallery. opened its first exhibit this year with the show “Drawing Line.” the students ofstudents legal ageminors’ for actions is major, which students do some not agree with. “It is unfair that 21-year-olds are erages in it due to the legal age of at least one resident, under age drinking is or not tolerated accepted in the ofthose by drinking responsible area, only legal age. Action can be taken on both the underage drinker as well as the 21 year olds present. ofOne course the action can be loss of being considered “wet” has drinking underage the where occurred.

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Richelson Richelson went on to Now that the Salem Center Are you good at - draw ing political cartoons? If so, shoot us an email and we'll put yours the paper. You in can even submit old ones have done before, with you out even coming to the meetings. can now you Remember, get up CREDITS for just to being TWELVE part of the We'd like Observer. to give those credits to you, so come to one of our meetings. Wednesdays @ 3:30 in is officially opened in its new location, Richelson wants to continue, “to provide excep tional education and training to our student body and the community.” over over 25 years, they have “had several locations as we grew to the center we are today” Richelson. said She continued building Ananda “the that saying by was built almost 2 years ago and I felt this location was exactly what the center needed…with the help of Bob Facili Vachon, ties Director, we were able to successfully negotiate for our move.” space and make the describe the difference between the Salem Center and Manchester, SNHU “Salem Center is specifically for non-traditional students. The Advantage pro classes only the currently is gram we offer during the day and our population is 100% ers.” - commut - - News Editor Ashley Manley According to Linda - Richel Although the Salem Center non-traditional education. Roth, a local attorney, also delivered a speech. She remarked on the importance of a the impact the stressed university and town in programAdvantage has. son, Director of Center, the opening the was “suc Salem cessful” due to various reasons. “Members of the were able community to view our new loca tion and, in some cases, introduced were to the Others viewed university. our a center as potential training another area of facility revenue for the - center and university. Faculty and staff from the main campus were able to see the growth of stated Education…” Continuing Richelson. has been in the community for - - 7 7 October 1st marked the The Grand Opening fea Mistress of Ceremonies, Opening ofOpening "Successful" enter C Salem official opening of Center. the Salem There were approxi mately 150 attendees consisting of local members community as well as employees and students from Southern New Hampshire University. tured numerous highlights such as raffles and food.included a Dell laptop Raffles as well as four - $100 gas cards and a dinner for four to the Restaurant. SNHU The Culinary Arts program provided the food for the night. Michelle Stout, of Institutional led Advancement, the ceremony and the introductions of Presi- dent Paul speech a LeBlanc delivered LeBlanc Roth. and Beth that described his support of - - - Wilson is excited about says says of the candidate, “Corri is passionate about health and fit- ness and bringing her expertise to the Cawley students...if Corri was not the devoted volunteer be, to continues and was she that many of these programs would not have enjoyed the great suc bringing to the public schools the knowledge and experience she is gaining from her educa cess that they had.” tion as a SNHU graduate stu dent. She will be recognized at Awards Ribbon Blue Annual the breakfast at the Radisson Hotel- Center of New Hampshire Manchester in on October 27th. David R. Cawley Middle School will also be recognized at that time as a Blue Ribbon School. elease - Press R

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recognition of having volun activities. health and wellness R. Cawley Middle School in the school in numerous school Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer at David teered 200 over service hours to nominated by Barb Brennan, Hooksett school district - was children children being educated in the University University and parent of two at Southern New Hampshire Science in Sport Management - a candidate for the Master of New Hampshire school. Wilson volunteer volunteer who contributes to a award which recognizes a parent a recognizes which award School School Volunteer of the Year” Partners Partners in Education “Parent recipient ofHampshire recipient New the was was recently announced as the Ground in Debates Parking Changes at SNHU at SNHU Changes Parking ain Unable to Close McCain Unable - - - - - October 2008 Please turn page 09 These complaints are not The commuter sticker is “It is time to protect the jobs the protect to time is “It Although he agreed with which which requires me to work late hours, and every time I back come on campus I have to park all the way over by Cranmore when I live in Whittier. If freshmen the lot was not expanded, I I know could get a closer spot, and I would feel more comfort- able coming home after work.” here residents from coming only at SNHU, also from commut ers. John F. Leary III, a junior, class for late usually am “I stated because I have to drive around and look for a spot, and then I end up parking in what is not a a ticket.” spot and receive commuter faculty, for staff, used class…and we need said Obama. to Obama right now,” do it econ- the for plans his explained omy centered on new job cre ation for Middle America and promised tax credits for small employees new hiring businesses within the United States. ofjobs the create to and have we said Obama. tomorrow,” McCain’s statement that change is necessary Obama asserted in that he did not Washington, believe that McCain would pro vide that change. Both dates candi are expected to be in the public more frequently as Elec closer. draws tion Day - - - erravechia Staff Writer Alyssa Moriarty Contributing Writer Aimee T Junior Junior Lindsay Montiero There have been several “The next president won’t In Toledo, Ohio, Barrack “We need to pass an eco- America America nized and illogically placed; too many freshman can have cars and a petition or lottery should be done before issuing parking passes.” said “I have an off-campus job to park in lots behind Hampton and Windsor, around Lincoln and Conway, and in parking the lot. These new students will no longer be allowed to park on the west side of campus. addition The of the new parking lot is hoped to increase the number the ofon spots parking available side ofwest campus. complaints made parking. by about side west on living students Junior Melissa Falcucci stated that “SNHU parking is unorga rience. have the luxury of studying up on the issues before he acts. He will have to act immediately… to do that he will need experi ence, courage, judgment, and a bold plan of action to take this said countrydirection,” new a in McCain. Obama addressed an audience on similar issues. Obama spoke of change as well for the economy and as the middle concern class. middle the for plan rescue nomic the immediate drilling for and oil gas and criticized Senator expe little too having as Obama ------8 8 Parking Changes at SNHU Parking Presidential Address Hopefuls At Southern New Hamp While Senator Joe Biden Senator John McCain spoke conservapromised McCain Currently, Currently, there is a large all complete, is lot this When The senator also called for spoke spoke at Southern New Hamp shire University on October Monday, 13th, both Obama and John McCain Barrack gave speeches in other parts of the country. in Virginia alongside running mate Beach, Gover Virginia nor Sarah Palin. In his speech, as such topics addressed McCain the economy, drilling, and cor ruption in Washington. shire University, there are addi- tional parking changes for the 2008-2009 academic Theseyear. changes are scheduled 2008. complete in November to be amount of campus. construction One on that major will aid some of project the park ing issues on campus is the new parking lot being built on east side, behind the softball field. This lot, scheduled to be - com pleted the by end of November, additional 150 contain to going is non-freshmen for spaces parking east side residents. residents side east non-freshmen This sticker. EE an issued be will sticker will only allow residents tive tive spending if elected as well as change in Washington. “We years four next the spend cannot as we have spent much of the said McCain. last eight,” - - - - Healthy

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Beating Stress, Staying Staying Beating Stress, News The Wellness Center The offers Wellness resources to help teach stress man The official gallery opening was held on September 25th and the and 25th September on held was opening gallery official The This year senior Susan Kovach will be the Thiscurator of year senior Susan Kovach an exhibit Certain foods are known to have calming and therapeutic effects therapeutic and calming have to known are foods Certain “Homework “Homework takes a little stated dive,” Dana Gibson, senior, in McInich ArtMcInich Gallery Opens Continued from page 06 Continued from page 06 piness and in turn less stress. because stressed the by consumed be Others not should it argue caffeine, contains that since chocolate caffeine causes more tension and aggravation within the body. agement and will visit clubs and residence halls for programs. Fur thermore, many tutors and study groups around campus can be may that help workload their with help extra little a need who students causing stress. access To these sources, send an email to the Well ness Center at [email protected] or SNHU’s Learning Center at [email protected]. the OBSERVER Chocolate causes the body to release endorphins, which causes hap causes which endorphins, release to body the causes Chocolate exhibition will run until October 25th at which time they will begin designing the gallery for the next “Distant show, Shores: Cultural in Contemporary Exchange Art.” on the History of Rock and Roll poster art. The collection will be Colfer from will Richard Colfer. be derived lending 15 between and 20 pieces of his collection to furnish the gallery. Pieces will range from the late 1960’s to the The 1980’s. pieces will be showing the influence ofFrancisco art the San movement. off point for the creative process. She believes that it is important artists“Theinformedlearnearly more them. and study from to you are, the better you can said create,” Disston. She also has a feel for outsider art, which is art that is made with no regard or training of what has come before. on the body. Ever hear mom say “drink a glass ofglass before a milk warm“drink say mom hear Ever body. the on bed?” A specificchemical in milk (and turkey) called tryptophan, is known to have a calming effect on the body. One food that is debated by experts over its stress relieving powers is chocolate. response to how stress impacts her life As negatively. a way to de- and writes. she listens to music stress, the opposite of stress. what one should do in order to avoid

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - the OBSERVER John McCain John SNHU Bike ProgramSNHU Bike News Senator In keeping with the theme made a point to emphasize his vast foreign policy attributed he experience Also, Obama. over a great deal of the wastefulness the and Obama to Washington in Democrats through earmarks. of these debates, no decisive victory there to be was However, had. polls suggested that the night went to Obama addressing for foreign policy in an manner. effective - erravechia photo provided Aimee Terravechia photo provided Bicycles will be available to rent for a four-hour period four-hour a for rent to available be will Bicycles Staff Writer this new program. Dr. Kalicki noted that the bikes are fully are bikes the that noted Kalicki program.Dr. new this equipped with all necessary safety features. Upon renting a “each bike, student will be provided with a helmet and a bike lock,” said Kalicki. Students will also be required to pre safety all understand they that stating statement a sign to rent the bicycles. cautions before being allowed Athletic the and Booth Info Center Student the both from Complex Equipment Room. - - - Aimee T When it came to foreign On the other hand, McCain ental Programental omes C to SNHU for foreign policy and McCain’s attacks on wasteful Democratic spending. policy, it was generally decided a had under McCain that stood Obama. Obama advantage over focused on being surprisingly knowledgeable on the foreign policy topics and tried to liken McCain to Bush on policy issues. domestic 9 9 ike R ike B Free photo provided by wired.com by photo provided SNHU introduced a bike rental pro Six brand new bicycles arrived at The idea for the program, according looked originally had SNHU Although SNHU is collaborating with a local Safety is being taken seriously with The first debate took place This debate highlighted the gram recently that aims to promote both health. personal and environmental SNHU on October 10, 2008. These new ofpart were machines multi-speed unisex, a bicycle rental program SNHU officially on October 14. launched to Dr. Scott Kalicki, came from an inter national student who lived without a car. on campus into using automated kiosks to rent the bikes to the students, ultimately university decided against it. According to Dr. Kal icki, SNHU found that the kiosks simply would not work for this campus. Instead, had to start from scratch.” he said, “We business in order to ofshop bike keep Goodale’s runningsmoothly. the program Hooksett, NH has agreed to service the bicycles regularly. the final debate may have to be much more personal than the ones that preceded. on Sept. 26th, and the first half focused heavily on financial domestic policy withpolicy issues being foreign the subject of the second half. dichotomy between the presidential candidates, as two well as Obama’s seeming aptitude - - - - Obama focused on McCa After the debate, little had This is not to say that happened, however, as McCain began to become visibly frus trated, even referring to Obama as “that one” during the debate. The at frustra one tions mounted as McCain paced point back and forth, unable to land a resounding blow on Obama to changetide in his favor. the Obama handily won the debate; he did not. Obama concerned himself with countering McCa- points in’s enough to offset any negative effect that they would have. He remained calm in his overall demeanor and much looked more at ease throughout the debate than McCain. changed in the denoted an polls, unsuccessful which night If campaign. McCain the for he wants to make up any ground, in’s in’s lack of President separation Bush’s policies from once with him connecting while more, deregulation which was essen tially what caused the economic crisis: “Senator about bragged March, as recently McCain, as deregulator.” a is he that fact the Most notably for foreign policy, reference Obama used McCain’s to againstRoosevelt Teddy him, citing examples where McCain did not “speak softly.”

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ain Unable to Close McCain Unable Continued from page 08 sure to ensue. character character and background were perienced. Attacks on Obama’s Obama as being grossly inex ease, ease, while still characterizing McCain seemed much more at down down Senator Obama’s vari foreign policy was concerned, saying, saying, “Well, you nailing know, Jell-O to the wall.” As far as credit Obama’s credit tax Obama’s proposals by ous tax proposals is like nailing October record. He attempted to dis ing Obama’s decidedly liberal record and while tactics, criticiz- to establish his bipartisan voting try. which which has enveloped the coun was was the current economic crisis The main concern of the night directly address one another. not allow for the candidates to relatively relatively stringent and did ously determined rules were ground and record. The previ- needed to attack back Obama’s and polls suggesting that McCain that suggesting polls and by by the looming economic crisis format, the debate was framed deliver any lasting attacks. deliver Senator McCain was not able to ing in Senator Obama’s favor, as favor, ing in Senator Obama’s

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faculty, staff, and visitors. staff, faculty, will greatly impact the lives and parking habits of various students, allowed to park on campus. on campus. to park allowed than ten tickets during the academic year, they will no longer be may may get their car permits This revoked. ifyear, a student gets more over to west side to park in order to be closer to their classes. side to to west over are taken on west side is due to the fact that east side residents drive drive residents side east that fact the to due is side west on taken are students, and students, also visiting guests. One reason many parking spaces October 2008 “Students would sign a According to Kalicki, many with community members with community tainers is recycled,” said Kalicki, “so there is no worry of using new plastics to create According them.” to Kalicki the the like much con- work would tainers reusable water bottles that were introduced earlier this semester. pledge and be given a reusable container [to use for their food]. When they they are would done, drop it off at the cafe given and a be new, clean one,” stated Kalicki. of the details are still being dis- cussed. From the color of the containers to the question how of to get them onto campus, much planning still Despite these questions, Kalicki remains. hopes to have the program up and running within the next six weeks. - - eusable eusable Michale J. Fox Michale J. erravechia Staff Writer Aimee T Dr. Dr. Kalicki stated that the In order to address these “The plastic in these con and the corn-based paper take- out containers that SNHU cur rently uses. The negative effects of the Styrofoam containers on known. well are environment the The disadvantages to the corn- based paper containers little less obvious. are a problem with these containers is threefold. “First off, they are a waste of Kalicki says, money,” “and they are a waste of biodegradable the food Also, product. aspect would only work if were we composting them. SNHU the capacity does to not do have this.” problems, SNHU researching has eco-friendly been cost-effective alternatives, and one of which being plastic reusable containers. - - - Introducing R 10 10 Food Containers at SNHU Food "According to photo provided by Suzanne Lentell by photo provided In efforts to continue to According to Scott Dr. Kal ers would work much like the were that bottles water reusable this introducedearlier " semester. Kalicki Kalicki the contain support Southern New Hamp- shire University’s efforts to “go SNHU has been looking green,” into introducing reusable food containers in the cafeteria. icki icki several problems with existed both Styrofoam contain ers that SNHU previously used - - - Please turn to page 11 It “was easy for me to reac Around June, Soba accepted Soba June, Around When asked what Soba “It’s “It’s time to elect officials Fox, a victim Fox, of Parkinson’s his position back as the Director the as back position his of Admissions at SNHU. because back came he He that stated he “missed college admissions He contin- and missed SNHU.” the “missed he that saying by ued interaction with the students.” thing more “stimulating” beyond beyond “stimulating” more thing college admissions which had been doing for such he a long period of time. hopes to accomplish as ofhe being againDirector Admissions responded, “to lead the under cept” position since “SNHU my has a very special environment,” stated Soba. current U.S. Senator represent disease, explained that stem cell research could greatly the benefit 100 million families that are affected by debilitating diseases discussed briefly He America. in the in change for importance the Senate. that support change,” Fox said. He further elaborated that more in essential was research medical finding a cure for incapacitating diseases. ing New Hampshire. eturns as - - - - News Editor Ashley Manley Editor in Chief Libby Parent Parent Libby

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News the OBSERVER left SNHU because he if simply some- see to was there wanted four months until the Vice Pres- Vice the until months four ident of Enrollment at SNHU, Brad Poznanski, to opportunity the him and Soba approached his job back. have more out there?” SNHU in order Soba to explore his left options. He found that “some- at position a accepted and thing” a marketing and consulting firm consultant. as a marketing the field of college admissions for 16 years. Since 2002, he has been the Director of sions at Admis- Southern New Hamp shire University. Directorof Admissions Southern New Hampshire Uni versity versity welcomed Jeanne Sha- heen, New Senate hopeful. Hampshire Actor Michael U.S. J. Fox accompanied Shaheen as a vocal supporter of her cam paign. erned our policies, not research,” research,” not policies, our erned Shaheen stated as she described the need for a “new direction” in America. Before introducing Fox, she briefly compared her position on embryonic stem cell research to John Sununu’s, the

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - the OBSERVER Season of Ice News , Steven Soba , Steven Google.com - - - [email protected] Director of Admissions of Admissions torial to the paper and send it to the Observer. Have any comments about any of the articles you've you've ofarticles any the about comments any Have photo provided by Ashley Manley by photo provided Soba was then asked what he plans on doing to meet enroll meet to doing on plans he what asked then was Soba He believes SNHU has an advantage over competing col- Soba will continue to “adjust strategies” in order to meet Soba ReturnsSoba as Director The mother-daughter “[The book club] For more information read in the paper? Tell us what you think. Write an edi us what think. you Write read in the paper? Tell Continued from page 10 graduate admissions effort” and that he wants to “meet enroll ment goals.” ment goals with the economy the way it is. He explained that competing from “challenges but challenges” “economy only not colleges and universities” will impact enrollment at He SNHU. - an invest is education realize to need “folks that say to on went ment” and is a “cornerstone successful life.” to a leges and universities since at SNHU “we take a personalized approach.” enrollment goals. He is happy to interacting be back at SNHU, of in the world and back with students, college admissions. book club was started sev eral years ago; as the children children the as ago; years eral books the gottenolder, have chosen have become more challenging and age appro priate. Les Becquets' young an become have books adult appropriate reading for the daughters and mothers. inspires interesting conver sation between children and said Bard. adults,” con- please club, book the on a.bard@ at Bard Andrea tact snhu.edu. - - - - - 11 Please turn to page 13 11 The Georgian economy suf From a social standpoint, The war brought about local "[Les Becquets] spoke to the the on elaborated Becquets Les October 15th, which would desist to ofRussia sale from the weapons Georgia. fered a serious due downfall to the war. Georgia was forced to take a minimum- interest- rate loan from the Asian Development Bank of $40 million that is to be returned in 32 years in order to restore the grounds of its economy. tensions are prone to reappear at any time among the three groups; Georgians, South Osetians, Abkhazian, and in the search for inter recognition. independence national South Ossetians are presently for warding complaints against Geor gia at the International Court of Court European the and of Justice endorsed are which Rights, Human by Russia. Russia also emphasizes ofmeans by war the in triumph its an exhibition that brings together destroyed pieces of artillery burnt and Georgian flags symbolizing the greatness of the Russian army the Georgian one. over and international political bility. insta- Russia highly criticized the plan at on the Convention Geneva discuss; however, because this was a unique situation, each daughter was asked to bring questions to ask Les Becquets. their own of club about the process of writing the book, where she got her ideas and how difficult it is novel. to write I a think the girls were very surprised at how long the process writing," into goes that all and takes Bard said. profession of writing by referenc ing the time it takes to produce a novel, charactersitics needed to be a good writer, and the importance of reading. - - Staff Writer Sinziana Scoarta The Georgian army has suf From From a political perspective The war in Georgia has left Usually, Usually, the mother who “Season of Ice” is about a Continued from September issue asso Georgia and Russia terminated their diplomatic 1991(after since time first the for relationships the complete dissolution of the Russian block). States The assisted Georgia with its United rebuilding process by means of humanitarian aids after dent Presi- George W. Bush signed a pledge that granted the country $1 billion. ment. 7th, when the war was declared. Russian peacekeeping the on kept be will 7,600 totaling forces territory of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. traces on the political, military, social and economic environ teenage daughter who loses her father. Bard said this book was a great choice because “the kids can relate.” discus- book monthly each hosts sion comes up with questions to daughter book club has ever been ever has club book daughter greeted by the author of their current book of the month. fered severe losses and is now asking for support reequipping regarding from the States. Washington United has not yet decided on a course of action in this aspect but the American Vice-President, Dick Tbilisi to visit his during stressed Cheney, on September 4th that the main focus at present is for Georgia to restore its economy. Russia a present may hand other the on - - - - estlessness ofestlessness Freedom Sports Editor Nick T Book Club he R T Mother-Daughter Mother-Daughter 2008

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the first time that the mother- and their mothers. This marked spoke spoke to the seventh grade girls book club took place at Profes latest, “Season of Ice.” a monthly mother-daughter Professor Diane Les Becquets book chosen for October was sor Andrea Bard’s house; the October with community members with community Michale J. Fox Michale J. - - - $2.76 $6.59 $3.13 907.84 $74.54 2,725.16 1,500.63 13,522.02 October 2008 Gas: barrel): Year Ago Year Ago Year Ago Year Ago Year S&P 500: S&P Gold (oz.): $848.10 cubic feet): a Gallon of Unleaded NASDAQ Composite: 1,628.33 Natural Gas (per1,000 for Average National ABC News reported that Crude Oil (per (per Crude Oil Dow Jones Industrials: 8,577.91 other investments. 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Capital One ExxonMobil Conoco Philips Morgan Stanley Morgan Boston Scientific E Trade Financial Trade E Johnson & Johnson Diamond Offshore Drilling Diamond Offshore 12 12 Retail Internet Industry Financials Healthcare Oil and Gas ompanies Involved Probes Companies Involved Fed Lehman Brother, American Foxbusiness.com stated that Foxbusiness.com FBI Director Robert International Group, Mae, and Freddie Mac are being Fannie probed by Investigators of the could that fraud possible for FBI have triggered the collapse of the financial institutions and the government to intervene with a $700 billion bailout plan. wide-rang- a opened has FBI the ing probe of companies across the financial services industry, - invest to mortgagelenders from ment banks that bundle home loans into securities sold to investors. a News ABC to stated Mueller is bureau the that confirmation insti- financial 24 investigating tutions, "large corporations, where the allegations would be that there were misstate ment of assets." FBI spokes man Richard Kolko stated to ABC News that in addition to Mueller's figures that "the FBI currently has 26 pending corporate fraud investigations As lenders. subprime involving - - - Google.com It was announced October 15 that U.S. Attorney Sullivan's Jeffrey office is conducting an investigation of WaMu. The investigation will look into the events leading up to by the over FDIC its and sale to JP - take Morgan Chase. Attorney Jeffrey Sullivan stated to “The Seattle Times” "For more years, Mutual Washington was than a 100 highly regarded financial institu Stearns, stepped in to buy WaMu WaMu buy to in stepped Stearns, for $1.9 billion. Chase, after JP the purchase, Morgan will $31 over down write to have still billion of mortgage assets and lean it’s to billion $3.6 about add loss revenues. Forbes reported takeover MorganJP that Chase’s of saddled the bank with WaMu billions in write-downs, pounding com- those it already took lever its in loans failing from on aged loan and mortgage-related portfolios, and sending its prof its tumbling 84.4 percent. tion headquartered in Seattle.” “The to according stated also He Seattle Times” that "Due to the intense public interest failure in of the Washington Mutual, I want to assure our community that federal law enforcement is examining activities at the bank to determine if any federal laws violated." were - -

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It was reported that on October 6th an Abkhaz guard was killed by gian a Geor counterpart. the rebuilding of However, the is country underway and the European Union is to peace bring to order in efforts making diplomatic the area. - Students participating in Rock the Vote Students participating in Rock Restlessness of Freedom “There should have been Kelly Anne stated “We are regulation on these banks and lenders and there would not be a financial problem right now” stated Cormier and Beaulieu. I strongly agree with protecting the environment and alternative sources, and finding the fact that the country is in what fear the future of holds for edu- cation, retirement, mortgages, getting jobs right out leges of with col- security, having the enough money to afford living and paying off student loans if you were even able to get one. We cannot play the see wait game for oil; we and need to be acting now to get things done and solution made. so privileged to vote; Africans would be out there days before pean Union for the non- violent course of action in stopping the war. Georgia is a important country strategically in the - world energeticwide due to its context for route transit a offer to ability oil and gas outside the Russian territory. Therefore both United the and Union European the order in efforts making are States United States manner regarding in which it the dealt the with situation. On hand they applauded the the Euro other Continued from page 11 - 13 13 It is a known fact that our “Don’t be scared to voice photo provided by Suzanne Lentell by photo provided Hillary fell, the fear to due President becoming ofPalin Sarah John McCain’s old age, and the reform of campaigns should be based on what they will do the in future not on what they did when they were in high school. Voting for the candidate should what on decision informed an be they are going to do forget and country, this run will they how ting about what they do in their personal vote Your lives. should candidate the where on based be support you issues the on stands or not support. country is struggling with war the that is draining us and our economy and other that countries are looking to us for It is aid. great that we would like to lend aid to other countries but we need to focus on our coun- try because we are the ones that need the most help right now. Other countries see how country is hurting our and it is time for them to step up and lend aid Darfur and to but us to only not other countries in need. your side. If you vote don’t you don’t have the right Kirey- future,” to the are We plain]. [com- czyk said. Environment was a huge issue discussed, such protecting the animals in Alaska as and finding alternative energy resources instead of for more off shore “We drilling. funding can’t drill our way out stated Beaulieu. ofeconomy,” the - The issues of debate All I’m saying is that I would would I that is saying I’m All included environment, discrimi- nation, taxes, war, the economy, busi- the and religion, education, ness of politics. A discussed few under items the of Business Politics were about Obama being perceived as unpatriotic or an Anti-Christ, McCain stra ming Events (CAPE) President, Danielle Kireyczyk; the Presi- dent of ESS, Kyle Beaulieu; the president of Phi Delta Andrew Theta; Cormier, Beta Phi member Delta of and Inter-Greek President Council (IGC) Kerri Shaw, College Democrats President Vincent Casciato and College Republicans stage on President up set were White Adam Casciato format.Both debate in and White had free giveaways providing information of where the candidates stand on popular issues at their tables. vice as women a picking tegically president to draw females when one group of guys decides play football or something, than to turfThe that. much pretty that’s is sweet, unless some team has practice, which they usually do, and then they boot you off. would enjoy the I option of - play patch green nice a on Frisbee ing of fluffy grass. like to walk across a field onmy way to class instead of several parking lots. - - - - - A&E Editor Photo Editor Caitlin Murphy

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E-mail [email protected] I think the only resolution What bothers you on campus? What you bothers Public parking, RA's, Drivers, Safety? to the Observer and talk Write new to make love We to us. friends! photo provided by Google by photo provided otolo walks walks on campus or do we not that in the budget? have people have to is problem this to actually pay attention to where they are walking. Occasionally look behind yourself when you are walking, maybe there is a car know all We you. pass to waiting that pedestrians have the right but when the pedestrian is away, taking up the whole street, there should be a limit. Really people, move your butt and get out of car a have probably You way! the to and get annoyed on the same thing, so don’t be a and hypocrite do it back! It will just turn into a vicious cycle! - Staff Writer Laura R - - - Campus Jaywalking On Jaywalking It should take a According to Merriam- respected the driving be will I Have you ever played the game “if you hit that it’s “ifor points!” 100 worth 10 its person that hit you points?” lie Don’t every one has played. It would that start to idea bad a be campus, SNHU on game but I’m pretty sure the play ofdo SNHU drivers that game driving a half a mile from the entrance to a parking space. driver two minutes from the main entrance to the lower parking lot, when but classes get out it takes about twenty min which utes, in my eyes is absurd. So what do we do in this situation? Do we make actually side Webster Webster Dictionary, the defini tion of jaywalking is “Noun: to cross a street carelessly or in an endan- be to as so manner illegal gered by traffic.” One things that really ofgets to it me, is the they like feel people that fact the can walk wherever they want on campus! campus speed limit, but not be able to go anywhere SNHU because students don’t care there is ifa car coming. They just continue to walk and talk with their friends of four lined up in a row across the street. Do they move? Should you honk your horn or is that being rude? Or do you just keep on driving and hit them on the way? That is a ‘no’ to all those questions. should No you no move, not do they not honk your horn or they will give you the death probably still not stare move, and no and hit them. please don’t

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The stage was set for another great Michael Cera movie and The idea behind this movie is one that touches home with Nick and Norah end up at the same bar looking for the same The movie was an excellent showcase of Michael Cera’s raw My recommendation to all of my readers is to go out and see imdb.com course you do! Who doesn't? Write reviews for the Observer. for them. live We Rating- A- I was thrilled. I was also enticed by the thought of coming seeing and up ofanother one favorite is my who Dennings, Kat with movie actresses. Even with its moments of, “dear God why did they do not disappointed with this movie. that?” I was movie the ofIn deception.one and heartbreakmales, teen all almost Nick, played by Michael Cera, is dumped by his some He makes her. months and he girlfriend has a difficult time over getting of six keeps ex-girlfriend His her. to them giving keeps and CD’s mix crazy throwing these mixes away and that’s where Norah, played by Kat comes in. Dennings, of night whirlwind this into fall then and band tryingand driving to find both the band and Norah’s friend, Caroline. Nick and Norah are starting what seems to be a crazy relationship in the a mess of up to make keep showing midst ex’s but their respective ofall this, everything. Michaels as job fantastic a did Dennings Kat lovely ever the and talent most recent I Juno. gave the movie an A- because, while being one of the best movies I have watched in a long while, it did have the misfortune of gum.” the “traveling showcasing afternoon, nice a have boyfriend, or girlfriend your Bring movie. this and then go pre-order a will copy You want on this DVD. on your shelf for years to come. 16 16 va Longoria Eva Please turn to page 22 Located in the heart of Manchester’s Historic Strange Brew recognizes that life is short, but A place where people meet. A place where Apple Acres – Windham Apple Hill Farm – Concord o ➢ ➢ o o

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Cirque du Soleil- KOOZA Cirque du Soleil- Dexterity and focus are put to the test when it comes to juggling,to comes it while when test the to put are focus and Dexterity The second half debuts with the skeleton dance, which provides in Time seems to fly and the two hours and forty minutes seem like a The half an hour intermission provides a good occasion to take a I would I certainlywould applaud the ability of the director to not only put on The 18th annual Pumpkin Festival is taking place in So get ready for some good times, bring a pumpkin, The festival begins at 10:00 A.M. and concludes at 9:00 at concludes and A.M. 10:00 at begins festival The Entertainment Continued from page 16 the balancing on chairs is a mix among strength, balance, and precision, as Last but certainly not least theas teeterboard/ sau well flexibility. planche fact the background for the entrance of the wheel ofThe performance is death a mix performers. of craziness, flawless technique, teamwork and adrenaline rush. There are some moments when the jump rope seemed to by is It matter. over won mind end the in performers,but the on tricks play far the most memorable adrenaline filled performance of the night. breath your ofwhere world fantasy a to reality draggedfrom are You dream. your hands sweat from and excitement is you taken are away, connected to breath, but also makes your excitement soar as you are looking forward to be amazed and exhilarated in the second half. fingerstheir breath. cross their to hold and chance the everyone offers toir, the turnin and twists unimaginable, the againdoing performersTheyet are air such as quintuple twisting summersaults that can reach up to 10 meters and then landing perfectly on the stilt. a show that would keep you glued to the chair, but also glued to keep to you carefully the a that distract chair, would show you from the interruptions that are necessary for putting all the acrobatic equipment into place. These intermezzos are helped along by the clowns that bring us back to the circus basics. There is a king and his servants as at The involved is audience dog. mad a and policemen pickpocket, a as well all times, directly by means of bringing people from the audience onstage, means ofor indirectly by laughter and applauses. everybody’s grace in their performance. The trapeze performance seems to go beyond the laws of gravity and give the impression brings ofbalance and cohesion onto flying.the stage, Thewarming unicyclethe audience duo up for provides inexplicably wire single a where performance, wire high double the bicycles two involving act balancing a and moment rope jump a for base the and a chair. the OBSERVER and help break the record for most pumpkins this year! and help break the record for most pumpkins P.M. The day is filled with live entertainment, a parade, pie parade, a entertainment, live with filled is day The P.M. eating contest, and ends with fireworks. Last year’s fes- tival produced close to 26,000 pumpkins. In 2004, they a record high ofreached 27,584. sands of pumpkins. Keene, Keene, NH on October Saturday, 25, 2008. The festival takes over the entire town, which is covered with thou

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Creative of his life were spent in a bit of He had nothing, and his misery. fans had become so demanding. There was not much he creature the seen could had he until do, from his days in high Unlike school. the other times he had witnessed the creature, this time only Not him. approached had it carrying him, to spoke it but that, a copy of one of He his books. asked for an autograph. It was this that gave Harper the idea to ifsee and idea, original his revisit contin- He ideas. any him gave it ued to write eight more books, and today lives in with Vermont his wife and three children. do so. He had rather enjoyed writing the first book, andhad he made quite a bit of money in doing so. By the end of his first year in college, he had writ ten Gog “Adrian and the Secre tive Seventeen,” in which Gog fightsan underground British By that point, there had society. been rave reviews of Harper’s work. He immediately launched into his third book and then his fourth. Following that, his fifth, sixth, and seventh. Eventually, Harper had reached his - twenti eth book, Gog “Adrian and His been had well The Adrian.” Son tapped; he was out of ideas. Harper was done with his photo provided by Abbi Newton by photo provided waning faith in what he had seen, had he what in faith waning on a and lead him to begin work novel. At first, he attempted to write an autobiography. After about a week of writing he had that, realized that there was not much to his life that would permit him to write a that decided then He detailed biography. it would need to be told in the Based offiction. piece ofform a heavily off of his father, Adrian Gog was created to ofthreat againstthe beings alien face off that had invaded Harper’s fears. Before the end of year, he had his completed “Adrian senior Beings Blue-Footed the and Gog of Barbrio.” It opened to wide acclaim and excellent reviews. story writing for a while, but by the time he had graduated, wide a was there he that learned had fan base for the work - move strong a was There he done. had ment for him to write another story, and he was inclined to - - - - Creative Editor Dillon St. Jean 19 19 Walden Harper Walden Walden Walden Harper wrote the His immediate reaction was Before the Winter came, first book in “Adrianhis Gog” series during his time in school. It deeplydetailed Gog’s high invested interest in the ongoing threat of beings from another galaxy coming to Earth in attempt an to America. conquer In truth, reason North the character the of only Adrian Gog was created was because ofgottenhad Harper situation a prior. months the himselfin into In November, Harper had wit nessed a creature that he had no real explanation for. Naturally, he assumed he? wouldn’t that Why it planet. another was from he which authorities, the to go to did. The officers at the station beliefthe on overnight him kept that he was drunk. reaction His was to next tell the people closest to him. His family and friends believed he ing them was a humorous story; tell he to tell loved After stories. a suf- with- passed time enough ficient out anyone taking him seriously, he wrote an essay on the situa tion (a book would have been far too much for such a briefencounter, especially in school). high Harper failed to the get essay published because it was viewed as “too ridiculous.” Harper caught another glimpse of the creature. It renewed his - Swed Swed rolled his eyes. time.” She snatched “About what ordered you miss. “It’s “No, it isn’t. There me make just watched “You is “Don’t take that tone with At the words ‘I want my I really wanted to scream. I “Here, I don’t need “Yeah, “Yeah, sure they do Swed.” “Could I get my damn “I’ve had it!” I yelled pulling off my apron and slamming it down. down. it slamming and apron off my pulling yelled I it!” had “I’ve “Where “It’s Dave, and I are quit. No job is worth having if people think you going David?” Bob yelled. haired woman in a blue Addis track track coffee?” Addis Yelled blue a a short in brown woman haired suite from a cross the counter. “Dude, I got this,” I told him. I quickly made coffee the and woman’s handed it to her. the hot coffee from my hands and gulped it. She then quickly spit it out “What the onto hell is the this crap?” floor. A large double sugar.” no hazelnut-cream creams two with coffee sugar in this. I can taste it.” offront in right you.” coffee the me young man,” She snapped money back.” my “I want at me. money back’ out of Bob nowhere to help me… or popped so I thought. to I him explained that pened. what “Well, was I hap just guess going to have to you’re make her another one,” Bob said to me. grabbed another cup and made her a new coffee, but this time I had Bob right on top of me as I did. I handed the new coffee to the women quite pleased who with looked herselfshe as sipped her new coffee. this one,” hand She out with hung other coffee her and all the voman come flocking flocking come voman the all and to me once you’re not around.” ing all over me. The woman smiled and walked out I the hopped over the door. counter around the mess and toward the door. they can mess around with you,” I bellowed. With one long stride and with my head held high I walked out the my front door, out coffee of hell, hoping that I would not have to ever return. to me. 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T.I. T.I. really went above and beyond on this new album. He let He collaborates with hit producers Timberland and Swizz Hit singles are “Whatever You Like,” “Dead and Gone,” and Even Even the songs that take a backseat to the hit singles are still

There is a difference between a ladies man and a man who loves loves who man a and man ladies a between difference a is There The album compiles various themes, whether it be going out His latest CD is dedicated to the offamous “Rat-Pack” the fif- “Single” is mainly own New a club song with remixed Boston’s

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good place to start. I give T.I.’s “Paper Trail” a perfect 5 out of Trail” “Paper 5. good T.I.’s place to start. I give genres is always a good experience and I think this album would be a be would album this think I and experience good a always is genres yet, you need to. If your not a rap fan, listening to different music Beatz. So if you’re a rap fan and you haven’t checked this album out album this checked haven’t you ifand So fan Beatz. rap a you’re Wayne; if you’re a hip-hop fan it doesn’t get much better than that. better than that. if get much fan it doesn’t a hip-hop Wayne; you’re on this track, but also rap sensations Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Lil Like Us,” which is the best collaboration ever done. Not only is T.I. Not only is T.I. done. is the best collaboration ever which Us,” Like “No Matter What.” The infamous song on this album “Swaggeris,

Rihanna, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, and Kanye West. and Kanye West. Jay-Z, Rihanna, Lil Wayne, unbelievable. He collaborates with people such as Justin Timberlake, Timberlake, Justin as such people with collaborates He unbelievable. mentality. His execution on every song is almost flawless. on every song is almost flawless. His execution mentality. loose on personal issues and yet still managed to maintain street October enjoy his style ofenjoy will not regret you the decision. music, picked picked up “Year of the Gentlemen”, I suggest you do so, if you done. done. He continues to impress me repeatedly. So if you have not back. back. Score: 4.5 out of 5; I really hope this great songwriter is not and trying to find “Ms. Right” or losing a love andwanting them “Fade “Fade Into Background,” where he talks about attending the wed one in tears. and “Miss Independent.” Some other songs that really stick out are shedding their tears; it however, seems like this time, Ne-Yo is the ties. His ties. two hit singles that you can hear on the radio are “Closer” songs ofKids on the Block. Ne-Yo’s the past generally had women terms of lyrics. previous albums, for the simple reason that it is more mature in her go. third CD, “Year third of“Year CD, the Gentlemen,” is a lot different than his two ding of his once former love and regretting the decision of letting women: Ne-Yo women: is Ne-Yo the epitome of what it is to be a gentleman. His - October 2008 Ian Arieta guitarist The next large-scale career- shop or visited the CDC prior to the event for make to reviews resume and tips interviewing sure they would make a first impression. great related event will be the upcom ing 2nd Annual Internship Fair being held in the small gym on November 5th. Wednesday, All majors are welcome, and Center will Career Development the and be holding more workshops big the for you prepare to events day, so keep checking the CDC website and the SNHU Recruit calendar to find out when the next workshop will See be you then, held! and it’s your remember: career…what have you done lately? - Chance Clutter Contributing Writer One of the more valuable Many of the students also looking to hire upcoming graduupcoming hire - to looking ates and interns. The event also the from dinner catered a hosted Culinary Student which Association always creates amazing meals and desserts for the stu- dents and employers. outcomes from the event is that students are given a chance to test their professionalism with real-world employers. Knowing how to dress and what to say to an interviewer is a major factor in getting hired by a company; and from all recruiters accounts, were pleased with the these performance. student’s took advantage of the Development Career Center’s work - - - - Night is a Big Success! Night 22 photo provided by Suzanne Lentell by photo provided 22 The hope from both organizations is that the students of the university enjoyed the show. ofshow. students the the that organizationsenjoyed is both from Thehope university the Accounting-Finance CareerAccounting-Finance have been have outside in conjunction with the bon fire plannedby SGA, but theweather did not permit and it was moved back inside to its original destination. The loss of the bon firewas well. still went unfortunate, but the event If to like contact would you either organization please email them at [email protected] or [email protected]. - Meeting almost 50 recruiters 50 almost Meeting The event, which is co-spon- is which event, The in just an hour may seem daunt attended that students the but ing, the 21st Annual Finance Accounting- Career Night the evening found extremely reward able students were only Not ing. to talk with many of accounting/finance the top firms, but they also had the opportunity to learn more about the many dif- ferent career paths one can take after completing their degree. sored by the Student Account ing Association and the Career Development Center, brings in employers from public account ing firms, government and non- profit accounting departments, are that organizations private and - - - eam Up The event went over well with a Radio SNHU continued its tradi- decent crowd of over would 50 event the that hoped was It students faculty. and cize the release of their first issue of the year. school great idea, especially considering both came off they very productive years in for awards organizationswon both which their work. tion of bringing up and coming to school for artiststhe while students to enjoy, “the Observer” used this event to publi - - Dan Smith Managing Editor

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What To Do Outside SNHU Outside Do What To Campus Media T Continued from page 20 Manchester / Concord area Shopping Manchester Shopping: the OBSERVER off the 2008-2009 school year for “the Observer” and Radio Both SNHU. clubs decided that an opening event would be a tions, tions, Radio SNHU and Observer,” teamed “the up to bring SNHU its first acoustic concert of the year. The acoustic formers per were Max Prussner and Ian Arieta. two two campus media organiza North Conway & The White Mountain Valley Region N.H. Shop Fun and Games: ment stores. ment In stores. Concord the Steeplegate Mall on the Loudon Road has more than 75 department specialty shops. stores and ping dozens of shopping malls and outlet stores. Settlers' Green Children's The Shop Crew, J. Nike, Republic, Banana features; Outlet ping Choco- Lindt Kitchen, Stonewall Journeys, Woolrich, Adidas, Place, Lane Bryant, Aeropostale, Open daily. late, Maidenform and others. malls built in the state. Today, the Mall grown of to include more than 120 specialty stores New and major depart Hampshire has

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black the OBSERVER Phi Omega Psi Clubs Transportation & uniformsTransportation will be provided Email: [email protected] for more informationEmail: [email protected] Want to play field hockey? Join the field hockey club! Join the field hockey field hockey? to play Want First game is October 27 @ 9:00 PM @ Seacoast United 23 23 Next practice is Wednesday, October 22, 5:00-6:30, behind the softball field Next practice is Wednesday, photo provided by Phi Omega by Psi photo provided - - - Ifjoin in interested are you Currently, Currently, the sisters are On October Tuesday, 28th, Finally, Finally, keep in mind that doing a Yankee Candle fund be sure to stop by the pub at 3 PM for Fall Festival, an event all cosponsored the by sororities on campus. There the sisters of sponsoring be will Psi Omega Phi sisters the making, apple caramel sponsoring be ofwill Chi Kappa picture frame making, and the sisters of Phi Delta Beta will be sponsoring pumpkin painting. that occur each semester, made cit senior the for floats beer root Health Hill Hanover the at izens the in part took and Center, Care Breast Cancer Walk. raiser. At the end of October, they will be raffling Halloween off their Basket filledall of with your favorite Halloween goodies. there are many people that are here to help you offices and with classes or registration. If you have any questions about your academics come into the talk or office Advising Academic academic advisor! to your (PAL) as an additional resource. as an additional resource. (PAL) ing the Phi Omega Psi family, or like would more information, please contact phiomegapsi@ snhu.edu. ------Ashley Burke Contributing Writer Highlights Registration Fever Registration

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October terhood, and philanthropy. busy promoting leadership, sis- ters of Phi Omega Psi have been have of Psi ters Omega Phi For For the past few weeks, the sis currently has 16 active members. members. active 16 currentlyhas oldest sorority on campus and New Hampshire University’s

munity. Last munity. week, the girls par ticipated Greek in Games IGC’s with pride throughout the com fall colors, maroon and gold, girls will be representing their October, October, the Phi Omega Psi in a Phi Psi reunion picture. in a Phi Psi reunion picture. brother fraternity, brother Phi fraternity, Delta Psi, at SNHU while joining their “good old days” as sisters back alumni reminisced about their At the event, Phi Omega Psi sored by the Inter Greek Coun from the seventies and eighties. the Greek Alumni Event spon- networked with alumni sisters ters of Phi Omega Psi attended cil in the pub. They met and October 2008 24 24 the OBSERVER

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - the OBSERVER Please turn to page 34 Damarcus Beasley Sports edeem edeem The Red Sox won game one with their In game the two, Red Sox got off to an Game three started as though history ace pitcher Jon Lester’s seven inning effort and a big two run blast off the bat of Jason the game 4-1. won The Sox Bay. the on Matsuzaka Daisuke with lead 4-0 early mound against Ervin Santana of the Angels. three-runa hitting deep, again once went Bay shot in the first inning. But, with the game tied in the ninth inning and the Angels closer record MLB an set who Rodriguez, Francisco of saves in a single season this past year, on Drew to be the hero the hill, it up was to J.D. hitting a game winning two-run homerun to center field. would repeat itself with another sweep by Staff Writer Danny Parsons Danny photo provided by enquirer.com by photo provided However, the U.S. still has the a U.S. However, very long way to go, as it is : ries with it the seed of an currentlyequivalent are and benefit that or found have to appears a greaterU.S. The benefit." form.in impressive still early. The is U.S. beating the likes of Cuba and Guate- mala, which are not the top pedigree in soccer. The United against 2008 19, November is qualifier Cup World next States Guatemala. said “"Every adversity, every failure, and every heart ache car ache heart every and failure, every adversity, “"Every said - PLAYOFFS 08 MLB PLAYOFFS American League he U.S. Looks to R to Looks he U.S. Staff Writer 25

After winning just one out ofout games one nine just winning After The dangerous Red Sox in the post 25 T Gabe Mercier Gabe Boston Red Sox v Los Angeles Angels Boston Red Sox against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 2008 Major League Baseball regular season while getting swept two out of three Angeles Los faced Sox Red Boston the series, once again in the post season to win the best of series 3 games to 1. five season had an eleven game winning streak against the Angels in October, and although it ended during this the series, Sox againRed defeated the Angels and headed to Tampa Bay to face the Rays for the first time in the post season. hemselves at the 2010 World Cup 2010 World at the hemselves The United States men’s soccer team soccer men’s States United The The U.S. The has collected U.S. four wins in In the Cup 2002 they World were a the for veryhigh were Expectations m T are off to a great start in their attempt at qualifying for one of the most pres tigious tournaments in all of sports, the Cup. World and only conceded one goal. The U.S. team is lead by two Beasley and stars, Landon Donavan, both of Damarcus which know the sweet taste of success, as the bitter taste ofas well defeat. enormous States’ United the in part vital success when they reached the quarter finals of the tournament 50 years. for time in over the first were they as Cup World 2006 the in U.S. the in teams ten oftop one the as ranked world in the tournament. It was short dismantled was team the as though lived by far superior teams. It was a wakeup call and as the late Napoleon Hill once

Gym SNHU Turkey Trot (Fun Run) Trot SNHU Turkey in a city in live rather I would nd The majority of are usually people The Petronas Twin Towers Twin The Petronas Staff Writer “Ghost Hunters” 8pm or 10pm in the Pub Hunters” “Ghost Watch for more information! for Watch th Subang UPCOMING CAPE EVENTS UPCOMING Sinziana Scoarta Antique Photos 12pm-4pm in the Last Chapter Pub Chapter 12pm-4pm in the Last Photos Antique Off Campus Trip-Lucky 7 Stables (Horseback Riding) (Horseback Trip-Lucky 7 Stables Off Campus Chapter Pub….Win Cash! nd: Paraplegic Rugby Player Mark Zupan-6:30pm Small Gym Player Rugby Paraplegic Democratic th: Sat. Nov. 22 Nov. Sat. Western DJ and Line Dancing 7pm-10pm in the Small Gym DJ Western th Café Themed Dinner featuring the Tom Dixon Band 5pm-7pm. Dixon the Tom Themed Dinner featuring Café th: 3 departing groups: 1:15pm, 2:15pm, and 3:15pm. 3 departing groups: Malay and English Malay Transportation is provided-sign up in the info booth. up in the info is provided-sign Transportation st: I have two tests tomorrow (Tuesday, October tests tomorrow (Tuesday, two I have October 20-25 “Wild Wild West” Themed Fall Week Themed Fall 20-25 “Wild Wild West” October Off-Campus Trip to “You’re Fired”-Pottery Painting 6:30-10:30pm. Painting Fired”-Pottery to Trip “You’re Off-Campus

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- - October 2008 Please turn to page 33 Please turn to page 29 Stephanie Houghton The team has come into pre- into come has team The When asked what elements Newcomers Newcomers and Division I season with a new attitude and is and attitude new a with season ready to work hard. “This year they that shown have players the work hard and time the put have in by getting in shape over the summer. Everyone knows it is going to be very competitive in playing for competing to regards time,” explained Frey. He went everyone’s on “It’s that say to on mind that if they aren’t putting in the hard work there is some one else who is.” are needed to Coach be Hutchins successful, listed three; can be dangerous. Smith’s abil ity to rebound and shoot from the outside allows for flexibility in the offense. transfers Jenny McDade (UNH) and Magdala Johnson of(Univ. Maine) will add much depth to - photo provided by Coach Pinkos Coach by photo provided - - “We “We have the depth to not With the loss of key senior “There is no way you can The junior class is made up ing players and be will the we in, come has that class freshmen able to put together a team that has much more depth,” stated Frey. John junior forward if players; two or one just on rely one player is not performing we have others who will step up,” said Hutchins. ago when they lost to St. Anselm St. to lost they when ago in the finals. fill to looking is team the players, those holes with a very talented recruitment class. year, last from seniors the replace return the with that believe I but to match her scoring inside and rebound- ing abilities. rington is one of Car the quickest players on the team and has the abil- ity to rebound and run the floorwell. Lozeau will look to share point guard responsibilities; her physical strength and toughness prove to be will positives. McCullough is of the one most unselfish dedicated players on the team. Sophomores include Libby Culle rot and Megan Smith. Cullerot’s 3 point shot Lefort has returned for a year. Her 5th physical toughness is why the coaching staff decided to bring Lefort back. of Julia Houghtaling, Carrington, Andrea Lozeau and Ashara Stacey McCullough. Houghtal- ing is one of the players fastest in post the conference has and improved her outside game - - - - Harris manager for SNHU Hockey Severs is the hockey 26 26 SNHU Women's Basketball Women's SNHU Harris Severs Coach Pinkos Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Hockey to Successful Season Hockey As the hockey season want to “We be one of the Heading into the 2008-2009 Senior Stephanie Hough In the back court are seniors seniors are court back the In Graduate Student, Brooke Depth Should Lead SNHU pionship,” stated pionship,” Ken Hutchins, head coach of SNHU hockey. The agree players with Hutchins goal of winning the NE-10 and one. the be will season this hope years three closest was Theteam approaches, approaches, the SNHU Hockey team begins to another long and what hopes to prepare for be a successful season. March; in playing teams four final Cham NE-10 the win to want we basketball basketball season, SNHU Wom en’s Basketball team is ready to compete more than ever. Over the past three years, this gram pro has taken great strides to improve the quality of the team on and off the court. ton and junior Julia Houghtal- ing have been named captains. Houghton has the ability to be one of the top league. guards She has the versatility in to the play point or off guard, and is a on anywhere from threat scoring the court. Alyssa Whitney Shay. and Whitney is Megan one most of the athletic players squad is on a tough the defender and skills. shooting her improved has Megan Shay has 3 point range and solid rebounding abilities.

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Please turn to page 27 We can We help you with your writing Would you like Would to write for sports? Sports Montrealplayoffs) 2007-2008 Thein seed : (1st Canadiens Canadiens As the hockey season begins the debate over who will bring home bring will who over debate the begins season hockey the As Pittsburgh Penguins (2nd and you can get credits for it while you you while it for credits get can you and have proven over the years that they have the offense needed to win to needed offense the have they that years the over proven have games. The key to Montreal’s success was a very effective play. Alex Kovalev had power the hot hand last season scoring 84 points (35 goals, 49 assists). The Canadiens have other scoring forwards including Saku Koivu, Chris Higgins and ofquarterback the the is Markov power Andrei Sergei).the and (Andrei Kostitsyn brothers play, which ranked #1 in the NHL performance(16 point last 58 his up back season. and play fantastic his Look continue for him to goals, 42 assists). The addition of will Alex round Tanguay off the Canadiens’ offense. Goaltender Carey Price is in only his second Cana the for spot soft only the be to seems and NHL the in season end the come Cup the for contender a be will TheCanadiens diens. the Stanley Cup at the end of the season also begins. Player moves in the the in moves Player begins. also season the of end the at Cup Stanley the kept are ifinjuries and interesting more Cup. season the the at make shot will a offseason have may who teams many are there number, low a at the OBSERVER tions in the NHL resting in Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Malkin proved make he up the scoring needed could when Crosby went down With one ofone stars With hottest the in the NHL, Sidney Crosby, look for the Pens to come out determined this season. The Penguins one have are may and talent with loaded of the best center combina seed in 2007-2008 playoffs): them to possible repeatpossible to them their #1 seeding in the East. of the season and look for Eastern Conference:

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - horton the OBSERVER Joe T Joe Sharks' Sports The Sens look to have another suc- another have to look Sens The As defending Stanley Cup Champi Ottawa Ottawa Senators (7th seed in 2007-2008 The Bruins look to rebound from a first Playoffs): cessful season and avoid the downfall they experienced at the end of last season. The main problem the Senators have is all their goal scoring comes from one line. The line of Jason Spezza (34 goals), Dany Heatley (41 goals) and Daniel Alfredson (40 goals) the was one and only successful line for the team. Losing Corey Stillman to free agency will hurt the limited scoring outside the top line. Ottawa will look to Mike Fisher goals), (23 Antonie Vermette (24 goals) (11 Chris goals)Kelly to add support to the and team Ottawa the to spot weak One line. top is With goaltending. the loss of Emery, Ray net. in time the over take will Gerber Martin sharkspage.com - Pavel Datsyuk Pavel The Sharks will look Please turn to page 28 Red Wings' Wings' Red Detroit Red Wings (1st seed in 2007-2008 Playoffs): Boston Bruins (8th Seed in 2007-2008 Playoffs):

San Jose Sharks (2nd seed in 2007- in seed (2nd Sharks Jose San 27 ons, ons, look for the Wings to continue their dominance in the NHL. With stars like Pavel Datsyuk (31 goals) and Henrik Zetterberg (43 goals) there a isn’t better one-two punch in The the a league. lot Wings ofhave depthHol when it comes to scoring with Tomas goals)(19 Filppula Marian now and goals),(27 Franzen Valtteri goals) (20 mstrom Johan Hossa (29 goals). The goal Wings lost a Dominik - proven Hasek to retirement but have Western Conference: Western Gerber is a talented goaltender but at this point in he his is career, seen as a top up back rather than a starter. round loss to the Canadiens. With the returnofthe With gainBruinsto Canadiens. Bergeronthe look the to loss Patrice round goal scoring. The Bruins look for Marc Savard to repeat his 78 point season as well as having Phil Kessel (19 goals) continue his scoring ways. With the better produce and Bergeron and addition Kessel Savard, with of in fit will he Bruinshope the Ryder Michael hoping here’s and defense on Chara Zdeno has Boston Montreal. in did he than numbers that he continues his ways and can produce another 50+ point season. The Bruins look quality to two goaltendershave in Tim Thomas and Manny who Fernandez will battle it out for the starting position. ton will look to have another good season to back up (29 his goals, 67 96 assists) showing point last season. Captain Patrick Marleau will look to get back on track and surpass his 48 point (19 goals, 29 assists) mark this for season. Joe Pavelski (19 Look goals), Milan tender in Chris Osgood who led the led who Osgood Chris in tender Adding season. last Cup the to team the talented young goalieConk- Ty the provide will Pittsburgh from lin Wings with very good goaltending. The Wings are probably the stron- gest and deepest team in the NHL off knock to hard the be in will and returnto Detroit for Look playoffs. to the Cup finals and have a good shot at winning it, again. 2008 Playoffs): to have another successful season with a new head coach. ThornJoe 27 - - ames. et in g

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Penguins in the Conference Finals. Penguins the Flyers to have another successful season as they may force a rematch against the against rematch a force may they as season successful another have to Flyers the a minimum, especially Simon Gagne who is battling concussion problems, look for look problems, concussion battling is who Gagne Simon especially minimum, a to keep the puck out ofout puck the keep to Ifnet. the to injuries keep and scoring keep can Flyers the dangerous duo in net as Martin Biron and Antero Niittymaki both the have ability defense is strong with Kimmo Timonen and Braydon Coburn. The Flyers have a in the Québec Major Junior Hockey League) to fill one of the spots. The Flyers a few players over the offseason but are looking to rookie Claude Giroux (38 goalsGiroux (38 Claude rookie to looking are but offseason the over players few a goals), Joffrey Lupul (20 goals), and Scott Hartnell (24 goals). The Flyers did lose The Flyers also have talented wingers in Simon Gagne (7goals), Mike Knuble (29 ters Daniel Briere (31 goals), Mike Richards (28 goals) and Jeff Carter (29 goals). very few teams with more scoring depth than the Flyers. Philadelphia is led by cen by led is Philadelphia Flyers. the depththan scoring more with teams few very very successful season having made it to the Eastern Conference finals. There are average) average) the Rangers should have a solid backstop and look to have another suc and Dmitri Kalinin. With solid goaltending in Henrik Lundqvist (2.23 goals againstgoals (2.23 Lundqvist Henrik in goaltending solid With Kalinin. Dmitri and key players. key Theplayers. Rangers defense looks strong with the addition of Redden Wade Callahan (8 goals) could slide into more important roles to make up for the loss ofloss the for up goals)important(8 more Callahan into make to slide roles could Jagr, Sean Avery and Martin Straka. Young stars Nigeland (14 goals)Martin Dawes Sean Straka. and Avery Ryan Young Jagr, and help score goals this season. The Rangers look to deal with the loss ofloss the with deal goalsTheto Rangersscore season. look help this and Jaromir Markus Naslund (25 goals) look for him to support Scott Gomez and Chris Dury look for the Rangers to return the playoffs. to players, key back to the playoffs as they have added new faces to the team. With the addition ofaddition the With team. the to faces new added have they as playoffs the to back Ifseason. ofcessful loss the for up goalsmake Duryproduce and and can Gomez

October season. The Pens will be a force in the east and east the in force a be will Pens The season. Marc-Andre Fleury looks to build offFleurybuild Marc-Andre to looks last from totaled a combined 44 goals last season. Goalie season. last goals 44 combined a totaled slav Satan who should add to the scoring having having scoring the to add should who Satan slav

look for their name atop the standings come the end oflook for their name atop the standings season. the Ruslan Ruslan Fedotenko, Maxime Talbot and Miro replacing them. The Pens did pick however up Hossa to free agency and will have a hard time key key players such as Ryan Malone and Marian like Petr Sykora (28 goals). Pittsburgh did loose did Pittsburgh goals). (28 Sykora Petr like to back up Crosby and Malkin with veterans with an ankle injury. Pittsburgh has the talent they can fix their defense and Brodeur can protect the leads they do g to do it again this season. Look for the Devils to make the p¬¬layoffs as long as average last season. He has proven he can keep the puck out of the net and will look will and ofnet out the puck the keep can he proven has He season. last average team again comes in the form of Martin Brodeur who posted 2.17 goals against Devils should have no problem scoring goals this season. The backbone of the The return of Brian Rolston (31 goals) and Bobby Holik (15 goals) verifies that the that goals)verifies (15 Holik returnofThe Bobby goals)and (31 Rolston Brian assists). Parise will get help from Brian Gionta (22 goals) and Patrik Elias (20 goals). (20 Elias Patrik and goals) (22 Gionta Brian from help get will Parise assists). up his scoring ways after leading the team last season with 65 points (32 goals, 33 team. Look for the Caps to make another trip to the playoffs. team. Look for the Caps to make the Caps hope Jose Theodore the Caps can hope be for Jose a solid a backstop highly skilled offensive have the skill have to back up After goaltenderOvechkin. trading away Cristobal Huet, in Mike Green, and veteran leadership in Sergei Fedorov and Chris Clark, the Caps Caps the Clark, Chris and Sergeiin Fedorov leadership veteran and Green, Mike in With young forwards like Alexander Semin and Nicklas Backstrom, proven defense proven Backstrom, Nicklas and Semin Alexander like forwards young With another stellar season to back up his 112 point (65 goals, 47 assists) performance. Ovechkin Ovechkin the Capitals should be a force in the East. Look for Ovechkin to have Please turn to page 33 Please turn to page 29 Stephanie Houghton - October 2008 Nashville has Kevin Garnett Please turn to page 29 Celtics' asso Sports Editor Nick T A Preview NB heraldinteractive.com The NBA is right around the corner, ready to play. The big The reigning champions lost an important role player in James Nashville Predators (8th seed in 2007-2008 Playoffs): news was the Seattle Supersonic franchise relocated to Oklahoma City and are now the Oklahoma City Thunder. A lot of big named stars also changed uniforms like Baron Davis and Elton Brand, but their on have will of kind players what these tell impact to tough is it of down break Thisthe is teams. the from teams top the respective for the 2008-2009 season. Conferences Eastern and Western Boston Celtics (1st seed in the 2007-2008 playoffs)Boston Celtics (1st seed in the 2007-2008 Posey in this offseason. Off the bench, he averaged 24.6 minutes their to Miles Darius Theadd did Celts great playing defense. while goals, goals, 22 assists) to help out Iginla. Calgary looks good on defense PhaneufDion anchor with still while defense on strong be can who making things happen with his 43 assists last season. Calgary does not have much to worry about with Miikka Kiprusoff in net. Even though his numbers slipped have a little his 2.69 goals against aver Eastern Conference age is still strong enough to create wins. Look the top of for towards climb back the West. the Flames to had success the past couple seasons and looks to continue its way of slipping into the The playoffs. Preds are led by J-P Dumont (29 goals) and Jason Arnott (28 goals) who usually find themselves on the top line together. Nashville will look to Martin Erat (23 goals), help goals)to (15 Legwand David goals)and (26 Radulov Alexander with the goal scoring. The Predators have strong defense in Ryan Suter, Shea and Weber Dan Hamhuis all of which had 20+ points other to similar is Nashville in goaltendingThesituation season. last teams in the NHL where it will be a battle for who Dan starts. Ellis (2.34 goals against average) is coming off a career season but will have to watch out for Pekka Rinne a talented rookie from Finland. The Preds should have another good season and again this season. making the playoffs have a shot at

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offs): as far as offensive production goes. The torch is being passed from verteran Joe Sakic (13 goals) to the talented young center Paul Stastny (24 goals). With Sakic coming off an injury filled season,the Avs wonder just how much more the star center wingersto look will Colorado team. the to give can Milan Hejduk (29 goals), Ryan Smyth (14 goals), Wojtek Wolski (18 goals) and Marek Svatos goals) (26 to help Stastny produce the offense. Colo- defense looks goodrado’s with Liles John-Michael and Adam Foote. The biggest issue for the Ava lanche is goaltending with the loss of Jose Theo- againstgoals (2.57 Budaj Peter Capitals. the to dore Raycroft Andrew goalie Bruins former and average) (3.92 goals against average) will see who can claim team the how as far As season. startingthis the job will do this season, if the goaltending to can prove Colo for look getgoals, can Avs the and strong be again this season. rado to slip into the playoffs Calgary is coming off a decent season and looks to get back towards the top of the Western Con ference. As always the Flames will look to Jarome Iginla to have another good season and to repeat last from assists) 48 goals, (50 points 98 his beat or season. The Flames look to Daymond Langkow (30 goals, 35 assists) and Matthew Lombardi (14 (29 goals). The are Ducks a team to very defensive make up for the lack of With defensemen scoring. Chris Pronger, Scott Niedermayer and Schneider the power play Mathieu should prove to be very strong as well when those players are paired with the Perry and Getzlaf. Chris Kunitz will be looked upon to help with the goal scoring as 21 he goals netted last season. With the and defense return strong air the ofin up still Selanne Teemu veteran success. goaltending to Anaheim’s will be key Stars are a very talented team when it depth comes at to the center position. With veteran Modano Mike (21 goals), Mike Rabeiro (27 goals) and the addition of Sean Avery (15 goals) Richards (20 and goals) the Brad Stars have goal scoring at the center position. Dallas will also look to team captain Brenden Morrow to repeat his 74 (32 point goals, 42 assists) season. Defense is proven depth.Theyhave have Stars the where area another defensemen in Sergei Zubov, on count also Philippe will Stars The Robidas. Stephane and Boucher the playmaking of as he was able to getZubov, 31 assists last season. Goaltending is not an issue for the Dallas Stars as they have the very talented and the pipes. between steady Marty Turco

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NHL Preview yler Arnason T Colorado's Sports Minnesota Wild (3rd seed in 2007-2008 Playoffs): Anaheim Ducks (4th seed in 2007-2008 Play The Ducks look to have another successful rivercitysportsblog.com Continued from page 27 the OBSERVER Michalek Michalek (24 goals) and Jonathan Cheechoo (23 ofsuccess team. the the to players key be to goals) who Blake Rob veteran the signed also Sharks The is known as a force at defense. best The (NHL’s goaltendingfinalist ofVezina care by taken be will goalie) Evgeni Look Nabokov. for the Sharks to spot top a for compete and playoffs the to it make in the West. season as they did not lose the much over offsea offs): son. One problem for the Ducks is their lack of ofmajority The comes offense the power. scoring from Ryan Getzlaf (24 goals) and Corey Perry The Wild look to back up a decent season and battle and season decent a up back to look Wild The the With team. the on took agency free that toll the ofloss Branko and Demitra, Pavol Rolston, Brian get can they help the all need Wild the Radivojevic, did Wild ofThe lot offense. a their for up make to pick up Owen Nolan (16 goals), Antti Miettinen (15 goals) and Andrew Brunette (19 goals) which should help out star Marian Gaborik (42 goals). Minnesota has solid defense with Brent Kim Burns, Johnsson, and new addition Marek Zidlicky from Nashville. The Wild have strong goaltend- ing in Niklas Backstrom. After being hit hard by free agency losses look for the Wild to struggle to make the playoffs. However, if Gaborik gets hot and the new additions at offensive can help produce goals, Minnesota may be able to slip into the playoffs.

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - Alex Acker the OBSERVER Please turn to page 30 Pistons' Sports Al Horford almost averaged a double In Kobe Bryant’s effortsIn Kobe Bryant’s last season to biggest addition for Philadelphia off in season was the signing the of another big man, Elton Brand, to compliment Samuel force offensive an brings Brand Dalembert. Andre greatrebounder. a being a as well as Iguodala and Andre Miller will be looked at to stabilize the offense once again. should It be easier now to get the ball down with Brand. low Atlanta Hawks (8th seed in playoffs) the 2007-2008 double in his rookie season. Look at him to definitely improve in both areas. After coming over from Sacramento last Mike Bibby will year, be relied on to orchestrate the offense. Joe Johnson and Josh Smith in team the led they as guys to go his be will scoring last season. Western Conference Western Los Angeles Lakers (1st seed in the 2007-2008 playoffs) win a NBA Championship without Sha quille O’Neal, the Lakers fell just With the loss short. of Ronny Turiaf to they Golden know to happy be will Lakers the State, should get a full year of Andrew Bynum who was dominant the entire year until he Gasol Pau and Bynum gotHaving injured. down low will benefit the Lakers greatly. And don’t forget along with Bryant, they - - - dwighthowardclub.com - The Raptors have added oft 76’ers the some, to surprise A Toronto Raptors (6th seed in the 2007- the in seed (6th Raptors Toronto 2008 playoffs) injured Jermaine O’Neal can when be healthy, a difference who, maker. Toronto is looking O’Neal for to help down low with Chris Bosh who is their best player. They undeniably have also the given starting point guard job to Jose Calderon who did a great job last year when Mo Williams went down. With another year under his belt, Andrea Bargnani in improve to at looked be should his third season with the associa- tion. Philadelphia 76’ers (7th seed in 2007-2008 playoffs) the made the post season for the first time without Allen Iverson. The 29 29 Orlando could be in the mix just as In recent years, all you had to say Gil as Washington struck already has bug injuryThe asheed Wallace R Orlando Magic (3rd seed in the playoffs) 2007-2008 Detroit is to compete against the Boston Celtics for the best team in the Eastern Conference. With the addition of bench players Anthony Johnson and first round draft pick Courtney Lee, it looks like the Magic are slowly gaining pieces to puzzle. Of the course it all starts and ends with Dwight Howard on both the offen sive sive and defensive side of the ball. he puts up another monster year If like the 2007-2008 team, Orlando will be a team with. to be reckoned 2007-2008 the in seed (4th Cavaliers Cleveland playoffs) Now James. LeBron was Cleveland about it looks like James is finally getting some key players to help him get back to the Finals. NBA guard Point Mo Williams is coming in and the Cavs hope he can run their offense alongside Cleveland has James. some play who can hit Zydrunasers like Ilgauskas and Ben Wallace win games. will help them the boards which Wizards (5th seed in the 2007-2008 playoffs) Washington maybe or December in sometime until out is Arenas bert even later depending on recovery time from knee sur gery. The Wizards resigned Arenas to a big multi year deal in the offseason. Antawan Jamison has a sprained right knee while Brendan Haywood had wrist surgery; both players are out indefinitely. With two out of their look will team the Jamison) (Arenas, out scorers three top at Caron Butler to carry the offensive load along Stephenson. DeShawn with - Pistons' The SNHU hockey team is As always the team hopes will be playing one of the best coun the in schools III Division everyone will come support them out at all their and home games especially when they play cross-town rival St. Anselm in February. try at Norwich University this season. “Norwich is game my team and I are excited another for because they are one of the best programs in the country. Our school has better been every year, getting so top teams throughout the country want to said Carroll. us,” play - NBA PreviewNBA

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Continued from page 28 how he will affect this team. how Michael Michael Curry is in his first season at the helm so its yet to be seen istry when new coaches are brought in every year, including this year. year. this including year, every in brought are coaches new when istry chemistry would chemistrybe offwould It the seems charts. - hard to chem develop lace—have lace—have been together for years so you would assume that their Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Chauncey Billips, and Rasheed - Wal Detroit Pistons (2nd seed in the 2007-2008 playoffs) team to another championship. Garnett, and Paul Pierce will be looked at to once again guide the forget that the Celtics “The still have Big Allen, Ray Kevin Three.” and Tony Allen will also be role players off the bench but don’t bench bench but they sure aren’t what to expect from him. Eddie House season. important upcoming games this Dave Dave Carroll when asked about were were your rival,” stated senior program and taught that they you you were brought into this have have to get up for just because

consider it a successful season.” plete their goals, then I would they tried their hardest to com themselves in the mirror the in say and themselves successful “Ifsuccessful the team can look the season would be considered Coach Coach Hutchins also noted that tion to details and team unity.” and physical conditioning, atten- conditioning, physical and “the team needs to have mental October

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demire, Grant Hill, and Leonardo Barbosa to getto Barbosa Leonardo and Hill, Grant demire, that done. However, this year will be the Suns first full yearwith Shaquille O’Neal. O’Neal is a scoring machine but it is unclear if he can play with the run and gun offense of the accom to Suns approach or their ifchange to have will they modate him. (7th seed in the 2007-2008 playoffs)Dallas Mavericks the Mavericks look to be a great offensive team in the 2008-2009 season. With scorers in Josh Howard, Jason and Terry, Dirk Nowitzki, it will in is he Although Mavericks. the stop to hard be his 14th year in the league, Jerry Stackhouse can still be a force off the bench for Dallas. is defense another team offense who over values This but has moved toward a more defensive acquisition of team with last season’s Kidd. Denver Nuggets (8th seed in the 2007-2008 playoffs) Anthony should do better than finishing eighth in their conference, but the happy Nuggets just to seemed be in the playoffs. Marcus Camby The will hurt the loss Nuggets, but ofNene Hilario will be their new Kenyon Martin will be starting their starting power for center and ward. Denver hopes that Martin can return to his dominant form when he was in New Jersey. Smith. with J.R. still has a solid bench Denver ------NBA Preview NBA Sports San Antonio Spurs (3rd seed in the 2007-2008 play To To most people, the Hornets came out of

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2theadvocate.com have played have good football in every game of the season (both losses were by four points or less), and are the most consistent team in the division. The offense has been led by the run game (Earnest Graham), and defense has played well as usual. the Next three @KC games: SEA, @DAL, have rushingyards) (597 Turner Michael RB helped this young team surpass all - expecta tions so far this season. Ryan has the poise of a great NFL White quarterback has emerged and as Roddy a premier talent wide at receiver, helping Atlanta capture four wins so far. It will be hard to maintain this shaky their with long oftoo type for success and Ryan for bright is future the but defense, these post-Vick Next Falcons. three games: @PHI, @OAK Bye, after play still can he that shown has homme Tommy John surgery and the young run ning back tandem of DeAngelo explosive added have Stewart Jonathon Williams and ness to the offense. The defense has been inconsistent but great at times, and if have they they division their in teams the beat can a chance to win it. Next three games: NO, ARI, Bye in complete control so far (1,993 yards, 12 dangerous a been has Bush Reggie and TD), weapon, but the defense has struggled for the most part, leading to three close losses. until but opponents dominate can team This the defense improves they will lack consis games:three SD, Next @CAR, success. tent Bye - - Eli Manning - After some early - They fired their general their fired They - NY Giants' Buccaneers – 4-2* Lions – 0-5* – Lions - Aaron Rodgers has proven so far that far so proven has Rodgers Aaron - season quarterback drama that saw Brian saw that drama quarterback season Griese replace Jeff Garcia, the Bucs manager, Matt Millen, but that did noth did that but Millen, Matt manager, ing to stop the winless streak. The shift to running clearly was a complete fail ure, and now the Lions are left trying to them help can that anything together put to appeared TheLions games. some win be shifting their focus back to passing with Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson deadline, trading Tuesday the before but Williams was traded to Dallas for - multi games:three Next picks. draft future ple @CHI WAS, @HOU, NFC South 31 31

nba.com Packers – 3-3* – Packers Bears – 3-3* - After a big opening win against the the benching of QB Tarvaris Jackson for backup Gus Frerotte, the Vikings have began to show life, and two close a in be to need they where them have wins straight division. The talented defense was disappointing early enough gottenhas offense the and up, tightened has but Next points. enough score to Peterson Adrian from help three games: HOU @CHI, Bye, startinga be to quarterbackNFL as takes it what has he the offense has averaged over 26 points per game, but league the in five bottom the among is defense Pack the with over 26 points allowed per game. If they want to return this year they to need the to as playoffs, improve @TEN Bye, a unit. Next three games: IND, Colts, the Bears lost three of their next five gamesby a field goal, showing that they cannot win close games. Kyle Orton has surpassed expectations (1,386 yards, 8 TD) and the defense has shut down the run, but they need to start winning close games if they want to top DET Bye, Next three games:this division. MIN, - Clinton Portis NFL's rush leader Sports Illustrated - - Staff Writer Mike Capalbo Mike - After a ter - Playing in the hardest division in football, most football, in division hardest the in Playing - - Injuries have

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games: CLE, @DET, PIT games: CLE, @DET, leading the offense to an average ofleading the offense to an average 21 points per game. Next three top halftop TD) 6 of yards, (643 Portis Clinton with even division, this has allowed at least 16 points every game, it will be hard to stay in the in stay to hard be will it game, every points 16 least at allowed has thick thick of things in the with NFC a East. defense Unfortunately, that divisional wins over the Cowboys and Eagles have them right in the and Eagles have the Cowboys wins over divisional projected the ‘Skins to finish last, but four wins including two critical two including wins four but last, finish to ‘Skins the projected guaranteed. Next three games: @STL, TB, @NYG guaranteed. Next three games: @STL, TB, less success this regular season but a playoff appearance is practically playoffis a appearance but season regular this success less Barber/Felix Jones tandem should keep them in every game. Expect game. every in them keep should tandem Jones Barber/Felix broken finger which will keep him out for four weeks, but the Marion the but weeks, four for out him keep will which finger broken help much. Their potent offense may be stalled by Tony Romo’s game and the loss of at least four games from Adam Jones won’t defense has been weak, allowing an average of over 23 points per season ago, as losses to their NFC foes Redskins and Cardinals. The Cardinals. and Redskins foes NFC their to losses as ago, season

upset to Cleveland. Next three games: SF, @PIT, DAL @PIT, games: Next three SF, upset to Cleveland. defense leads the division despite the missing pieces and a terrible Jacobs Jacobs have the G-Men first in the league in total offense and the attainable. attainable. Eli Manning and the power run game led by Brandon NFL through Week 5, and a return to the Super Bowl certainly looks certainly Bowl Super the to return a and 5, Week through NFL sense of confidence hasturned the Giants into the #1 teamin the ulous championship win propelling a team to the elite level. A new October

NFC North NFC East teams. *standings and statistics through Week 6 (Oct. 14) 6 *standings and statistics through Week teams. down down the action as the season goes along, with analysis for all 32 powerhouses powerhouses lack their typical dominance. We continue to break @SEA point. Next three games: Bye, ATL, ATL, Bye, games: three Next point. the Eagles to improve from this should be healthy soon enough for Westbrook (as well as Kevin Curtis) Kevin as well (as Westbrook than he has in a long time and Donovan Donovan McNabb looks better have have failed to find but consistency, pack. Both the offense and defense pack. have have them trailing the rest of the sional losses (Dallas, Washington) (ankle, (ankle, ribs), and a few hard divi most importantly Brian Westbrook slowed the Eagles to three wins, but wins, three to Eagles the slowed rible start to the season that led to NFL Update - AFC Update NFL - - October 2008 Willie Parker Willie - Don’t expect much Please turn to page 33 Steelers' - With Peyton Manning - With mentally disturbed mentally With - 5-0* - Titans Bengals Bengals - 0-6*

nfl.com Colts - 3-2* Jaguars Jaguars - 3-3* - Jacksonville’s record Vince Young out of the the way, Titans helm. the at Collins Kerry with rolling are respect a and defense ranked top a With able offense, aside from the beat. to team Giants, the are Titans the like looks it AFC SOUTH Giants in Week Giants 6. in Week Next three games: @ BAL @JAX, WAS, here. here. With Carson Palmer out until his any seeing be not will arm you heals fully “Ocho Cinco” type touchdown dances. Everything just hasn’t worked out right for the Bengals. Next three games: PIT, JAX @HOU, Coming offComing of them for look week, bye a to only get stronger as isn’t their schedule IND, @KC, games: three Next tough. too GB looking better this week against Baltimore, Baltimore, against week this better looking this team should bounce back. Manning will have to put up good numbers every week with an injured defense and injured running game. Next three games: @GB, NE @TEN, does not their show potential. After beat ing Denver, they head into a - divi bye the for again contenders week. be will They sion playing weak defenses in Cleveland and Cincinnati. Next three games: Bye, CLE, @CIN - - - The only thing that keeps Staff Writer Joe Vartanian Joe C - AF NFL Update - Miami continues to surprise this season this surprise to continues Miami - - Pittsburgh has still been able to hold 32 Ravens - 2-3* Browns - 2-3* - Before the season most 32 their own even with an injured Willie Parker and Parker Willie injured an with even own their Ben Roethlisberger. They have a tough outing over the next month, champs and Washington, but they will facing manage. the defending Their division isn’t very competitive, Next year. this it taking problem no so have should they NYG three games: @CIN, Bye, back Joe Flacco hasn’t shown that he can lead an lead can he that shown hasn’t Flacco Joe back the starterfor named being though even offense rest of the season He barringmanaged injuries. to throw three picks against a defense depleted in Colts Week 6. Next three games: @MIA, @CLE OAK, thought that the Browns were going to have a great team with a high-powered offense and a questionable defense. They were quickly proven wrong with Braylon Edwards being a ghost on being job starting Anderson’s Derek and field the threatened. The defense has looked extremely bad at times yet they did upset the New York the Ravens in games is their defense. Quarter Steelers - 4-1* Bills - 4-1* - The Bills are still the top team in the AFC Patriots - 3-2* - Sorry to say, but without Tom Brady Jets - 3-2* - The Jets are still a coin flip. BrettFavre is 2-3* - Dolphins

East, even after being blown out courtesy ofcourtesy out Cardinals. blown the being after even East, Look for them to bounce back after the bye week. Next @MIA, NYJ three games: SD, The.500. to see will be lucky runningPats the game is not healthy and Matt Cassel is not cutting it at Their quarterback. defense isn’t performing up to par like they should STL, @IND Next three games: DEN, be. still a shaky quarterback, as shown by his six touch downs and two interceptions against Arizona and then only one touchdown their following game. Until Favre finds con sistent success their future is still uncertain. @BUF KC, games: @OAK, Next three with upset wins over New England Losing to Houston this week brought them back down to and the Chargers. and Hog) (Wild style unorthodoxan play earth.They have Ronnie Brown is having a career year. Next three games: @DEN BUF, BAL, H AFC NORT AFC EAST - - Marc Bulger Rams' - The streak of four straight NFC titles West - The Niners have put up more points than most - This disastrous season has featured the one week week one the featured has season Thisdisastrous -

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Rams – 1-4* Rams– Sports Continued from page 31 and 6 have put the Cardinals in and the 6 position have of to win the favorites dismal NFC West. Kurt Warner has conducted the offense well, and despite a few blowouts, the defense has shown that they can play well enough. Barring a collapse from Anquin Warner, Boldin (when he returns) and Larry Fitzgerald should pass and catch their @CAR, games: three Next division. open this in playoffs the to way @STL, SF the OBSERVER wins is all they can hope for. Next three games: @NYG, SEA, Next three games: @NYG, wins is all they can hope for. @ARI NFC West expected, as their 23.5 points per game is 12th in the How league. ever, their defense has been as bad as people expected, allowing 27.8 allowing expected, people as bad as been has defense their ever, J.T. quarterback New game. per yards 350 over and game per points has O’Sullivan injected some flair into the offense, but a few more benching benching of Marc Bulger, the firing of head coach Scott Linehan, and one win. It looks to be a long season again in St. Louis as their offense ranks last in the NFC and they have been pounded every week until finally capturing win a against schedule Washington. lies ahead for A rough new head coach Jim @NE, ARI games: Haslett. DAL, Next three ing over 30 points per game (29th in NFL). Julius Jones has been a bright spot on offense (417 yards), but Matt Hasselbeck has not PHI @SF, a top quarterback.Next three games: like @TB, played looks to be in major as jeopardy, the Seahawks have been beat up so far this season. Their poor defense has lost a step, while allow

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - the OBSERVER Sports SNHU Cheerleading Team The Northeast -10 Confer “We do a lot “We of fundraisers. Anyone interested in join- to score. ence is the most Division competitive II conference in country the and the SNHU - Wom Basketball team en’s looks ready to strike. One of our favorites is the Jr. Penmen Cheer Clinic where we invite cheerleaders from outside SNHU, aged anywhere school. high to elementarylevels from These cheerleaders are able to perform at one of basketball the games men’s halftimes the conclusion at of the clinic. It’s a really easy fundraiser and we Lac- it,” doing fun much so have roiz elaborated. ing the squad can contact cap- tain Ashley Lacroix at [email protected]. ashley. - - Freshmen Freshmen Megan Spanarkel, Erin Baldwin, Continued from page 26 the team. McDade has the ability to play inside and outside and will create match-up problems for NE-10 opponents. Johnson will add quick at the guard spot. ness and scoring abilities and Christine Duffy have added competitiveness to the program. Spanarkel is very athletic and comes from a winning high programschool (Red ability athletic and ethic work Her Catholic). Bank has added more depth. Baldwin is a smartmost player the is Duffy threat. point 3 dangerous a is and competitive player we have recruited, including Championships. State Massachusetts back to back She has great court awareness and has the ability Women's Basketball Women's photo provided by Laura Rotolo by photo provided otolo Staff Writer Laura R 33 33 The girls have already started off their year at the October When asked about the Chrissy Alves and Julia Wagner. Some key newcomers this year are year this newcomers key Some Wagner. Julia and Alves Chrissy Kelly Carr, Stephanie Green, Samantha Corrina Murphy, Sawyer, Aquila Brittany Collins, Brittany Angers, Parker, and Shaquwanda Allen. 14th event, Midnight Madness, which was basketball the season as well as their own. Lacroix Men and Women’s opening of the said “from [Midnight Madness] on we will have practice and per formances for the remainder of the school year, as well as being required to be at every men’s game.” basketball future of the squad to us for early bit a is “It added Lacroix know exactly what the season will bring, or cheerleading plans what to do SNHU this year. Halftime performances as well as expositions at New Hampshire high school’s are We plan to have both definite. of multitude keep a to routines halftimes and timeouts varied and exciting. SNHU Cheerleading The time has come and the SNHU Cheerleading squad is putting on SNHU is coached by head coach Darby Conley and assisted by Liz legiate Championship. Lund. The squad is made up of Ashley a Lacroix, few Lindsay Fegan, returners, and Jenn starting Grossi. Other with members captains include their uniforms and tumbling their way into a new season. Last came with away a year sixth-place showing in the all-girl they Division II category at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) 2007 Cheer and Dance Col ussell - - - - JaMarcus R JaMarcus Raiders' - has Denver really turned it around from - After having some close games but fall - With one of the tougher schedules in the

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games: DET, CIN, @MIN CIN, games: DET, capture some victories over the next few weeks. Next three Next weeks. the next few over victories some capture Johnson Johnson can take over their offense, they should be able to win against Miami in Week 6. If Matt Schaub and Andre ing short, Houston finally managed to take down their first October

AFC WEST exception exception of their one win against Kansas City. Quarter still look lost. The defense hasn’t looked good, with the fired head coach Lane Kiffin. After the firing, the Raiders com real Their wins. collecting time hard a have will Chiefs coaches of the past year took another spin when the Raiders the when spin another took ofyear coaches past the NFL and a defense that is for overlooked good reason, the As they get healthy throughout the season look for the Char the for look season the throughout healthy get they As Bye NO, ATL @BAL, games: NYJ, TB @NYJ, games: TEN, with injuries to LaDanian Tomlinson and Antonio Gates. @ @BUF, games: three Next dominating. start really to gers out Next either. three worked hasn’t Russell back JaMarcus three Next division. the in last finish not to trying is petition money in the division. Next three games: Next three MIA money in the division. @NE, Bye, should do big things and give the Chargers a run for their coming sensation Eddie Royal leading the offense, they last year. With Brandon Marshall, Jay Cutler and up and Please turn to page 33 - - - October 2008 BJ Upton Rays' Rays' mlblogs.com The Rays dominated games three The Red Sox just like in the 2007 Josh Becket took a convincing 4-2 The got Sox off to an early 1-0 lead and phenomenal, pitched Garza Matt Dodg the Cubs, the sweeping After and four outscoring the Red Sox 22-5. Sox the Red and four outscoring season against the Cleveland would Indians make an however most Red amazing Sox fans would not comeback, find out untilthe next morning. With only seven outs season, behind remaining by seven runs, in the Sox come would some back some their how, way, a with win a runs eight score take to and walk off Drew hit. TheJ.D. ever-clutch hit a two run homer to bring the game within one run, then in the bottom of towering a with again struck he ninth the RBI double to win the game. win in game six thanks to the Sox bull- pen not allowing even one hit after the 7th inning. with Dustin Pedroia’s solo-shot; how ever the Rays battled back scoring solo runs in the 4th, 5th and 7th innings. would take the away ALCS MVP with a only allowing ERA, 1.38 a and record 2-0 two hits in Game 7 through seven plus innings. For the first time intheir fran chise history, the Tampa Bay Rays will be making a World Series appearance. Philadelphia Phillies v Los Angeles Dodgers ers became the favorite to win this series. series. this win to favorite the became ers The Phillies were able to surprise every- one with the upset and win the series in in Shane Victorino knocked five games. six runs during the series to propel the the Dodgers. Phillies over MLB PLAYOFFS 08 MLB PLAYOFFS It didn’t look like the Rays were In game four, the Red Sox won in The Rays to no surprise won in The Phillies were able to win three The Dodgers, under new coach League Championship Series Continued from page 25 American League Bay Rays v Tampa Boston Red Sox Red the with up keep to able be to going - how out; shut gameones after bats Sox ever the Rays were able to come back wild a in series the to two game take and ofextra With a innings myriad contest. keep to able were Rays the changes, lead bottom the in 9-8 gamewin and up two of the 11th inning. Boston considering they had Josh Becket Becket Josh had they considering Boston the starting. Sox gotAt Fenway, off to an early 3-0 lead but the Angels fought home two Napoli’s thanks to Mike back run game. Napoli also hit in the 12th inning knocking in the winning run and Los Angelesgave some life. a nail bitter in the bottom of the ninth inning. After Boston was leading the whole game, Torii Hunter, the Angels clutch batter, hit a two run single to tie the to steppedup Lowrie Jed game. the plate in the ninth inning with a tie score collected and a Lowie single plating Bay to win the series. Rays Bay Chicago WhiteTampa v Sox four games against The the White White Sox Sox. fought tion in game offthree but only prolonged elimina- the inevitable against the won 97 Rays games who in the Their regular season. pitching was solid all around. National League Brewers v PhiladelphiaMilwaukee Phillies out of four games against the Brewers who also had to fight offin elimination game three only to fall short in game four. Los Angeles Dodgers v Chicago Cubs Joe Torre and with new slugger Manny Ramirez, pulled off a surprising sweep Cubs. Chicago favored much the against After a 100 year drought the Cubs will until next year. to wait again have - 34 34 ecap asso Sports Editor Nick T

SNHU Women’s Soccer vs. Southern Connecticut, October 4th Soccer vs. SNHU Women’s

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Sports photo provided by Suzanne Lentell by photo provided SNHU’s Women’s Soccer has compiled a record of Women’s SNHU’s 6-3-3 and overall a 5-3-2 in the

Tennis has won their Women’s first two matches 6-3 against St. and Michael’s 7-2 The Women’s The Volleyball team Women’s has posted a 6-8 record overall and 3-3 inside the

Men’s Tennis stands Tennis at a Men’s 2-2 record with wins against Franklin Pierce (8-1) and Le

The Men’s Soccer team stands at 12-1-2 overall and in 8-0-2 the Northeast10 Con overall at 12-1-2 team stands Soccer The Men’s

SNHU Golf finished 2nd out of six schools in the SNHU Penmen Invitational held held Invitational Penmen SNHU the Golf of in SNHU out 2nd schools finished six

SNHU Fall SportsR Fall SNHU Northeast 10 Conference. All three of their losses have been by more than one and Ebner goal.Nicole while times, seven net the into ball the knocked has Paul Saint Sophia three assists on the season. have Kristina Cardoso each Women’s Soccer Women’s against Le Moyne. Amber and Chandronnait, Lauren Catalina NigrelliEcheverry, each gone 2-0 in their matches. have Northeast 10 Conference. Ashley Dingle has led the team with 160 digs while Brianna Stephanie Dluginski leads the team with 142 kills. Doucet has collected 132 digs. Women’s Volleyball Women’s Moyne Moyne (5-4). David Spaggiari and Luis Ramirez each have gone matches. 3-1 in their singles the OBSERVER Women’s T Women’s Men’s T Men’s Men’s Soccer Men’s on October 12th and October 13th. DJ Lantz led the at Penmen +2, three behind the for Jeff +7 at sixth for tied Moyne. finished Le Martinsfrom Tim Newell leader overall shot +9. each Andrew Maziarz and Shane Winslow the Penmen. Golf ference. The Penmen have shut out opponents in 11 of their 15 games so far this year. shut out opponents in 11 ofhave Theference. Penmen their 15 games so far this year. Goalkeeper Sean Lambert has received Northeast 10 Goalkeeper of times. the Adrian Week Schippers three leads the team with eight goals while collecting in with five goals of Edum has chipped four Paulson Penmen. own for the his assists.

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October 2008 I’m a dime plus 99!” Caitlin Carlson, Senior Mike Poirer, Sophomore Alyssa Johnson, Sophomore Alyssa Johnson, otolo/ Layout by Carterotolo/ Layout Background Meyers/ courtesy of townnews.com 36 36 of every day. So, that’s enough thanks!” Sarah Halbich, Freshman Johnson!” “No, because I’m not Alyssa Malachi Parsons, Sophomore cute and “Hell No! I’m obnoxious. I want someone attractive, I would” Brian Boshar, Senior “Yes, because I play the guitar…every night…naked… met and the prettiest on my lacrosse team!” met and the prettiest on outgoing that likes to make YouTube videos….oh wait, then yes twice!” otolo/ Photos by Laura R Would you date yourself? date you Would “Yes, because I’m the most interesting person I’ve ever interesting person I’ve ever “Yes, because I’m the most “Um...how bout’ no? I’m already with myself every moment “Yes, because the consensus of this school would agree… “Yes, because the consensus of this school would Compiled by Laura R - - - - - Daniel Smith

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Spotlight @ SNHU Spotlight .::Richard Colfer::. Richard Richard Colfer is the Director of

Currently he works in the Academic Academic an as duties his than Other Outside of SNHU, Colfer enjoys Recently Richard has been solicited Subject for this column are on voted Voices & Faces & Voices the OBSERVER Academic Advising at SNHU and is this a had has He SNHU. at spotlight month’s back goes which SNHU, with history long to the good ole days of NHC. Richard has held positions in the Learning Center and in the CLASS office. Advising Office with a caseload of stu- He servesdents. as a resource for all aca demic related issues. He helps students with changes of major, studying abroad, walk-in a on students with works also and basis. Advisor, Colfer also represents the Aca demic Advising office at all campus wide between efforts coordinates and meetings departments at As the well University. as these duties, Colfer is the advisor to the Outing Club and was voted Advisor of the the He Year. works with any 2005 always is and asks that organization or club here on weekends and long Fridays serv ing on one of many committees or help ing out with alumni weekends. Richard really enjoys helping students and truly feels that “… [his] time is their time.” riding his Harley and EMT has in become his local an fire andHe also teaches rescueCPR courses at unit. the Red Friendly the at breakfast cooks and Cross everyWhen Kitchen week. not busy with all of those hiking, activities, Richard biking, enjoys fishing, gardening,going to concerts. and for his extraordinary collection of con- cert posters and several of will his furnish posters this years McInich Art Gal lery exhibit, “The Art of Rock,” which will premiere later this year. by the entire Observer Staff. If you have suggestions for next month’s please column, submit them to observer@snhu. edu.

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