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THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SINCE 1911 he New Hampshir TTNHdigital.com thursday, December 1, 2016 Vol. 106, no. 24E Student Senate passes resolution to educate students on Light up Durham ‘Report It’ program

By Mark Kobzik AGR, SolSistar and Chi Omega take fi rst place in annual Light Up Durham contest STAFF WRITER

A resolution passed unani- mously by the Student Senate on the Sunday before Thanksgiving break addressed the potential lo- cal rise in “bias incidents” on campus. The resolution comes af- ter the election of Donald Trump earlier this month and the nation- wide rise of hate crimes and other attacks on minorities, women and other groups that have followed China Wong/Staff suit. (Left to right) Chi Omega wins fi rst place for best sorority, AGR wins fi rst for best fraternity and SolSistar takes fi rst UNH Provost Nancy Tar- gett, Assistant Vice President place for best downtown business in the Light Up Durham competition. Jaime Nolan and others held a post-election talk on Nov. 18 to By Jocelyn Van Saun instead of rain, the town was not Muth, UNH Printing employee ber of the Phi Mu Delta fraternity discuss the election and how to STAFF WRITER discouraged. Claire Powell and People’s Unit- and was recently elected president move forward as a community. At “Businesses used to decorate ed Bank Brand Manager and of the UNH Interfraternity Coun- on their own [buildings] and so DBA member Lori Roy. UNH cil. this discussion, many students of The Durham Business As- would some sororities and frater- junior health policy and manage- The team met up at Break- color raised concerns over hateful sociation (DBA) hosted its 21st nities,” Ken Barrows said. “So it’s ment major Meghan Linehan and ing New Grounds, collected their acts that had occurred in the suc- annual Light Up Durham com- nice to have a combined contest.” sophomore political science ma- clipboards and pens to take notes ceeding days after the election. petition on Wednesday night. All Barrows, the Memorial Union jor Christian Merheb were on the and went from there. In past years, One such incident happened Durham businesses and UNH so- Building’s liaison to the DBA, panel of judges as well. Linehan judges would cover the campus to Samrawit Silva, a freshman Af- rorities and fraternities were invit- was one of the seven judges par- is a member of the Kappa Delta rican American student who was ed to adorn their respective build- ticipating in this year’s contest. sorority and is the slated UNH spat upon. Other such incidents ings with holiday decorations. Light up Along with Barrows were Panhellenic Council president for have prompted Student Senator Although the festive mood would continued on page 3 DBA Executive Director Katie the 2017 year. Merheb is a mem- Douglas Marino and Elena Ryan have been heightened with snow of the UNH College Democrats to write a resolution denouncing the bias incidents and calling on the President’s Offi ce to further address the problem. TNH alumni series Chantel McCabe ‘11 The resolution calls on Major: English and sports studies. Position at TNH: Sports Writer and Multimedia Editor the Offi ce of Community, Eq- Interviewed by Kelsea Campbell uity and Diversity to educate the ON-AIR TALENT UNH community about what Q: What is something you credit your success to? to do when they witness a “bias A: I interned every single semester. No classroom curriculum can replace the lessons you learn by doing and interacting. The most incident.” A bias incident is an diffi cult part is getting acclimated: knowing where to go and who to go to for what and feeling comfortable. I interned at NESN, WMUR, occurrence that threatens the Hockey East, a sports marketing fi rm and the USM athletics department. well-being of students, either in a physical or emotional way, which Q: What is your favorite UNH/TNH memory? targets a specifi c group based on their identity. TNH Alumni continued on page 3 The resolution also calls for educating students on what they can do on the matter. Marino said that students could personally in- Senior Class Gift Committee promotes the future of UNH with Giving Tuesday terfere if they see an incident hap- pening or can help a student who By Bret Belden Unlike the previous several days, was just the victim of an emotion- CONTRIBUTING WRITER during which coughing up large al or physical attack. sums of money to corporations The Report It UNH website The day following Thanks- is encouraged, Giving Tuesday is is for students who have been giving is thought of as the fi rst grounded in charity and selfl ess- victims of such incidents and has day of the holiday season by ness. According to a USA Today been promoted by the university many; a day when mass spending article published on Dec. 10, as a safe place to report incidents and consumerism emerge glob- 2013, after the fi rst year, chari- that they have experienced. Ma- ally. Black Friday deals are scat- table giving was approximately rino reported that while there are tered across every aspect of our twice the value. As of last year, it Courtesy photo no hard numbers on how many lives, dominating what used to be had roughly doubled again. incidents have occurred, he said a day consisting only of digestion Senior Class Gift Committee members (left to right) Devon At UNH, Giving Tuesday has that enough students had come and self-repulsion. While some Hamilton, Callie Lerardi, Sadie Matteson, Haley Louise and become a full-fl edged fundraising forward that it was necessary to appreciate and take advantage of Jon Dean promote giving back by wearing blue. opportunity. Students and faculty address the issue. the discounted prices, others have alike who want to see underclass- men get the same opportunities as Nolan worked with the Stu- started taking action in a different simple and caught on quickly: ers to contribute just a little more, them have put together an organi- dent Senate to see how the ad- way. Giving Tuesday. Following Black but toward a charity rather than on zation centered on just that. In 2012, the United Nations Friday and Cyber Monday, many themselves. Foundation sought for a way to Americans have exhausted their The idea is to promote phi- Student Senate Giving Tuesday fi ght the commercialization of the wallets. Supporters of Giving lanthropy by offering a specifi c continued on page 3 holiday season. The solution was Tuesday urge even the big spend- date for widespread donations. continued on page 3 A Look The Ahead Dec. 1 NE - Anime Club Meet- W ing, MUB 338/340, 5 - 8P.M. - International Stu- dent Organization AMPSHIRE Meeting, MUB 203, Since 1911 H 6 - 8P.M.

INDEX* WEATHER: 54/36 Cloudy Who’s down with UPP? STUDENTS FOR PCAC Dec. 2 Recently, attention has been - Men’s Hockey vs. paid to the unsatisfactory University of Maine, 7P.M. at the conditions in PCAC. UNH stu- whittemore center. dents have recently began a movement called “Students for WEATHER: 48/33 PCAC.” Read about what has Mostly Sunny 10 caused this uproar. The Department of Theater and Dance opened its last shows of the season last night. This semester’s Undergraduate Prize Plays will be 4 onstage in the Hennessy Theater through Sunday. Dec. 3 ‘Cats travel to Nebraska hospitality management - Women’s Hockey vs. program hosts Merrimack, 4P.M. semi-annual - Men’s Basketball gourmet meals vs. Holy Cross, 7P.M. WEATHER: On the weekend of Nov. 18 the 42/26 Peter T. Paul’s class of Partly Cloudy Advanced Food and Beverage hosted its semi annual gourmet series. Check out 20 some photos and learn more. Dec. 4 The volleyball team travels to Lincoln, Nebraska for their NCAA 9 Tournament first round matchup against No. 1 Nebraska on Friday. - Red Cross Blood Drive, MUB 338, 9A.M. - 3P.M. - Hepcats Swing, Wildcat’s Den, CONNECT 4 - 6P.M. Executive Editor THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Allison Bellucci | [email protected] Room 132 Memorial Union Building Durham, NH 03824 WEATHER: 603-862-1323 39/26 Managing Editor Sunny Elizabeth Clemente | [email protected] SUBSCRIBE AND READ ONLINE TNHdigital.com The next issue of Content Editor THE NEW HAMPSHIRE THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Tyler Kennedy | [email protected] will be published on: @THENEWHAMPSHIRE Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 CORRECTIONS------IF YOU BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE MADE AN ERROR, OR IF YOU HAVE ANY @THENEWHAMPSHIRE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW HAMPHSIRE’S JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS AND Weather according to weather.com PRACTICES, YOU MAY CONTACT EXECUTIVE EDITOR ALLISON BELLUCCI BY PHONE AT 603-862-1323 OR BY EMAIL AT [email protected] The New Hampshire NEWS thursday, december 1, 2016 3 Light up ily on creativity and effort. in second, blasting “Santa Claus impressing the judges with their cake for “Best Downtown Busi- continued from page 1 In first place for “Best Fra- Is Coming to Town” and offering fence strung with garlands and ness” with their gold-adorned ternity” was Alpha Gamma Rho hot chocolate and candy canes to white lights in symmetry. Kappa wreaths, red velvet bows and (AGR) with their assortment of passersby. Third place for “Best Delta won second place for a simple white lights. The Candy and downtown on foot, but this colorful lights, inflatable snow- Fraternity” was awarded to Lam- classic white-light ensemble lin- Bar won second place for their year, they were able to split into men and lit up truck. AGR mem- da Chi Alpha, whose red, white, ing each door and window. Alpha festive snowman and the Dur- two vans to drive from building to ber Dan DeRoche also pulled and blue light flag caught the Xi Delta took third place with ham Book Exchange took third building. at the judges’ heartstrings with judges’ eyes. their candy cane walk way and for their heart-warming window Judging was split into three his Australian shepherd puppy, Chi Omega was awarded illuminated swing. display. categories and was based primar- Tonka. Sigma Phi Epsilon came first place for “Best Sorority” Finally, SolSistar took the China Wong/Staff (Left) First place soror- ity Chi Omega decorated with red ribbons on its white fence for extra detail. (Middle) Sigma Phi Epsilon placed second in the frater- nity section of the compe- tition. (Right) First place fraternity AGR lights up the front yard with a string light Christmas tree.

TNH Alumni it. I went to UNH with plans Concord. Before that, I covered Giving Tuesday currently only receives about 10 continued from page 1 to become an athletic director the Carolina Hurricanes at home continued from page 1 percent of its funding from the or Sports Information Director in Raleigh, N.C. and on the road. state, which is the lowest in the (SID). I loved writing and real- I also worked for NHL network nation. Without individual contri- A: My favorite TNH memo- ized I had to take that a step fur- and hosted a show on CBS Sports Senior Class Gift Commit- butions of whatever size, the uni- ry was not sports! It was getting ther in the evolving culture and about Major League Lacrosse. tee member Sadie Matteson ex- versity would struggle to offer the to cover all of the political action take it to TV. Yes, I write my own My first job out of school was at plained, “Senior Gift’s goal is to many clubs, on-campus activities that came through campus. I stuff. Most of us do! Presenting ABC40 in Springfield, Mas- get students to contribute back to and opportunities that it currently met Jon Huntsman and it fueled stories in a compelling way, stay- sachusetts where I did morning the university, the idea being that does. another passion of mine: politics. ing accurate and fair while trying news reporting to get live experi- we want to make sure future stu- The power of Giving Tues- Q: Do you have any advice to give the audience a reason to ence. dents get the same opportunities as day has shown itself nationwide for a future journalist? tune in and stay watching is a Q: What has been the most we did.” since 2012, and the Senior Class A: My advice would be to challenge I love and it applies to unforgettable experience (thus The Senior Class Gift Com- Gift Committee is hoping it can stand out by doing your job com- any kind of broadcasting. far) in your career? mittee ran an event in honor of have the same affect here at the pletely, carefully and go the extra Q: During your internships, A: I’ve covered Stanley Cup Giving Tuesday at the Memorial university. It serves as a desig- mile. There have been a lot of what kind of work were you victories, interviewed presi- Union Building on Nov. 29. The nated time for students to give future journalists who overlook involved in? dential candidates, got roasted goal was to inform students about back to the school and, in turn, things [and] do as little as pos- A: I did everything. That’s by Bill Belichick, interviewed their goal and encourage dona- the incoming students. The Fall sible and expect to get by.Work what you have to do to stand out Wayne Gretzky and many other tions. 2016 freshman class is the larg- Ethic! and for people to not just label Hall of Fame figures. I’ll share “Students who donate get to est to date which means UNH is my most recent memory. I was in designate their donation to any- growing. Yet, many fear the few Mexico City covering the Lorena thing through UNH, whether that state allocations aren’t enough to Ochoa invitational. Ochoa, who be to their major, a club they like, sustain these growing numbers. spent 158 weeks as the number or scholarship. It’s up to the do- The Senior Class Gift Committee one ranked golfer, was recently nor,” Matteson said. hopes that help will emerge inter- named to the World Golf Hall of It’s not just the organization nally, with Giving Tuesday serv- Fame. Many of the younger golf- that depends on donations. UNH ing as the catalyst. ers in the tournament have vivid memories of watching her and looking up to her. This tourna- ment was special for them and The next issue of TNH on the timing was beautiful. Carlota Ciganda, a 26-year-old golfer Courtesy Photo from Spain, had been playing her best golf of her career. When she Dec. 5 gave her speech after winning, will be the last issue you as “a girl who wants to be on she [burst] into tears and so Q: Do you happen to re- TV.” I logged videos of old sports did her parents in the audience. of the year. member any big stories published content for hours on end and I They had missed her first win [during] your time at TNH? If so, edited highlights and other peo- and got to share this one with what was it? ples’ interviews. I did assistant her. I spoke to them for some A: It was most fulfilling to work, planning and scheduling time after, through a translator. Good luck on finals! cover things that students need executives’ schedules. I interned It was moving. The passion was -TNH editors to know. Stories like tuition with a sales and marketing firm unforgettable. increases and examining the state to put on local sports events, go- Q: Where do you see your- funding were the most rewarding. ing door to door to sell sponsor- self in five years? What are your Q: Elaborate a little more on Student Senate the student senate, Huddleston ships. I did a work study in the goals in the future? continued from page 1 sent an email out to the student your background before coming athletic department where I man- A: I will eventually get into to UNH. body displaying the university’s aged referee hours and payment. politics. There is something that ministration and the student body pronouncement that hate will not A: Before coming to UNH, I At NESN, I created an internship. always tells me to do that and went to [the] University of South- could work together. be tolerated. I was working the [score] ticker find ways to improve my home “What can [the administra- “There has been an increase ern Maine. I wrote for the school and I mustered up the courage to state. The heroin epidemic really paper and that was my first taste tion] learn from students as the in hate incidents across the coun- present a plan to the digital folks worries me and the economy incidents are ongoing? It’s really try, including at many higher of journalism. I did theater and to cover anything that was not and higher education in New sang in choir at Manchester important to listen to students. education institutions and here on their air: high school cham- Hampshire are things that I care a How can we make Report It more at UNH. Several of our students, Central High School. I danced pionships, sports charity events, lot about. While I have opportu- competitively; that was my sport. user-friendly and visible to stu- faculty and staff have experienced extreme sports and more. That nities in sports, I want to be the dents?… In the post-election, we acts of hate in person (e.g., ra- I was kind of a lone wolf back in was chaos at first but some of the best in my field. Not the most the day! did see an uptick in attacks, but cial slurs, spitting, bullying), on most valuable work to my start popular, but the most knowl- since then, there hasn’t been,” social media, in rude, vulgar and Q: Is being involved in on the path I went. edgeable and thorough. Most sports something you’ve always Nolan said. “But we have to vitriolic emails and voicemails,” Q: Since graduation, where importantly, I want to enjoy what keep paying attention and make Huddleston said in the email. “We seen yourself doing? has your career taken you? I’m doing, even when it’s not A: I was a very serious Red sure students can succeed here at condemn all such acts and reiter- A: I am now very happy to easy, which I’ve learned the hard UNH.” ate that we are committed to a di- Sox fan and often went to UNH be with Golf Channel and part way is not going to happen ev- hockey and Monarchs (LA Kings The resolution also called on verse, inclusive and safe campus of the NBC family. I spent the erywhere. A parting thought: sur- UNH President Mark Huddleston environment. The attitudes and affiliate) games, but it wasn’t year before covering the 2016 round yourself with people who until I got to college and was ex- to make a statement on the recent acts of a few cannot overtake our New Hampshire primary and the want you to succeed and give you bias incidents. Just a few days af- community if we stand together posed to the daily atmosphere of 2016 Patriots season at NH1 in the support to do it. sports and its impact that I loved ter the resolution passed through and say ‘not in our house.’” 4 thursday, december 1, 2016 news THE NEW HAMPSHIRE UNH Health Services to offer free HIV testing on World AIDS Day

Anita Kotowicz/ Staff (Left) UNH Health Services displays red flags arranged in the shape of a ribbon to bring awareness for World AIDS Day. (Right) The flyers that are located around Health Services explain significant statistics about HIV.

By Anita Kotowicz More than 1.2 million indi- color red was chosen because of fluids, semen, pre-seminal fluid a healthy life with HIV. In addi- WEB EDITOR viduals currently carry the HIV its “connection to blood and the and blood, allow for the spread of tion to free testing, there will be virus, and one in eight of them idea of passion– not only anger, HIV. The virus cannot be spread a table in the Memorial Union UNH Health Services will don’t know it. From 2005 to 2014, but love.” It was never copyright- through casual contact, such as Building where students can come be holding free HIV testing on the number of new HIV diagno- ed, which allowed it to remain as kissing. Using condoms properly and get a red ribbon. Students can Thursday, Dec. 1 as a part of ses fell by 19 percent, according a tool to raise awareness versus can prevent HIV and other STIs. also take a photo with the Wild- World AIDS Day (WAD). WAD to the website aids.gov. This is being a trademark. Health Services offers free con- cat statue outside the Whittemore was created in order to raise believed to be due to the fact that The acronym HIV stands doms, dental dams and lubrication Center, since it will be sporting a awareness and funds for HIV/ HIV testing has increased in re- for human immunodeficiency vi- in room 249; no questions asked. red ribbon. Health Services asks AIDS research, and to give indi- cent years and because of people rus. Left untreated, the virus can During Health Services’ nor- that if anyone posts to social me- viduals around the world opportu- getting tested there has been a de- develop into AIDS (acquired im- mal office hours on Thursday, stu- dia anything about the day, that nities to unite in the fight against cline in new infections. munodeficiency syndrome). The dents can stop by and get tested they use #WAD2016. More infor- HIV by showing support for those WAD was first celebrated in virus is spread most commonly for HIV. The test is confidential mation on what Health Services inflicted with the virus and help- 1991 and was started by a group through sexual behaviors, and and does not involve any needles– is offering can be found at www. ing to commemorate those who of artists in the Visual AIDS Art- any behavior involving needles just a simple mouth swab. Results unh.edu/health-services/wad. have died. ists Caucus. The UNH Health or syringes. Only certain body are given in 20 minutes and early Services website states that the fluids such as rectal and vaginal treatment is very crucial to living Students make noise for PCAC changes through hashtags and posts

“The university decided to the university are not malicious. the building. suddenly stop the plans because The group realizes nothing con- In their second meeting on funding was over budget,” Wot- structive will come out if their in- Nov. 17, Sousa reported that he ton said. Since the forum, the tent is just to criticize. had shown the list to the admin- “Students for PCAC” movement UNH administration has istration, and that Bostic is in full has made much noise via social taken notice as Music Depart- support of having the PCAC be on media. ment Chair Jenni Cook received the priority list for maintenance. In a post made by junior vo- an email from the administration Wotton said that possible cal major and student leader of the about getting a “phase one” of the plans for the future include a heat- Students for PCAC group McK- plan for accessibility in the PCAC. ing system revamp, repairing the enzie Larson, she used specific Cook shared this email with all handicap lift in the Bratton Recital hashtags to get the attention of music majors. Hall and repainting classrooms. UNH administration. Additionally, over break, the According to Wotton, there “The hashtags made it pos- practice rooms will be fixed -ac are many reasons as to why these sible for connections to be made. cordingly. These fixtures include changes will be important. Once someone posted with the patching, painting, re-carpeting “Performing in an improved #studentsforpcac someone else and adding sounding tiles. facility is not only what our out- could post with the same hashtag By summer 2017, the Bratton standing faculty deserve, but it and kind of form a chain of people Recital Hall will be receiving new will only improve our musicians,” uniting for the same cause,” Lar- chairs and chair racks. Wotton said. “It’s important be- son said. Wotton has been proactive in cause students are spending 10 By using the hashtags #Stu- meeting with university adminis- plus hours a day in a building that dentsForPCAC and #whatdoesy- trators regarding future plans to doesn’t follow fire code.” ourbuildinglooklike while also renovate the PCAC. He has met Historically, UNH has allo- tagging UNH in a series of Face- with the College of Liberal Arts’ cated limited funding to the PCAC book posts, students began taking (COLA) dean, Heidi Bostic. He simply because the budget doesn’t Courtesy of Steph Trusty pictures of broken water foun- reported back with Bostic’s re- allow for it. One student’s rendition of the difference between the tains and unhinged bathroom stall marks. Current students do say that PCAC and the much newer Peter T. Paul College. doors in the PCAC. One student According to Wotton, Bostic they are facing some opposition, even took to social media by us- said the following: “In the mean- but only from one specific demo- the Paul Creative Arts Center ing Photoshop to create a picture time, we will continue to work to graphic: recent UNH music alum- By Bridget Reese (PCAC) on UNH’s campus. of a PCAC bathroom stall on the improve PCAC facilities, includ- ni who believe that the university CONTRIBUTING WRITER In his response, Huddleston ground floor of the Peter T. Paul ing the recent purchase of a new is not ignoring the arts. described the PCAC as “a mess.” College to highlight the contrast sound system for the Johnson One such alum is Dom De- What sparked a student-led It all started with a student between buildings. Students be- Theater, the renovation of prac- Francisco, a 2016 graduate who uproar this month regarding the inquiry at the UNH open forum gan writing letters to Huddleston, tice rooms in the music wing over resides in the area. PCAC renovations was the halt of hosted by President Mark Hud- as well as the administration as a winter break, and improvements “I am excited as an alumni an elevator addition in the build- dleston and Provost Nancy Targett whole. to the Bratton Recital Hall during and potential future grad student ing. The PCAC is currently not on Nov. 2 in the Memorial Union Members of this group say the next fiscal year.” at the direction UNH is taking. To fully accessible for students with Building’s (MUB) Granite State it’s important that UNH and its Wotton has also met twice say that UNH is not supporting disabilities who require access to Room (GSR). students know this is an issue that with COLA Academic Affairs the arts and has nothing planned an elevator, and that’s just item Senior music major Nathan needs to be addressed, but the in- Coordinator Kevin Sousa with a is blatantly wrong,” DeFrancisco number one on the list of necessi- Wotton asked Huddleston where tentions between the group and master list of key concerns with said. he prioritizes the renovations in ties for the building. - Putting out twice a week since 1911 - THE NEW HAMPSHIRE news thursday, december 1, 2016 5 Graduate School Assistant Dean discusses opportunities

By Emily Young The Graduate School’s ac- UNH Graduate School having NEWS EDITOR “We have a host of really highly ranked celerated master’s program of- about 20 master’s programs that programs and research centers, and the fers several advantages to senior do allow for it. The UNH Graduate School undergraduate students includ- Applying is also easy for has over 100 programs on cam- faculty are really fantastic. There are ing eligibility to take up to 12 students. Just go to the UNH pus, according to Assistant graduate level credits toward a Graduate School website and Dean Dovev Levine. In those a lot of professors here who are doing master’s degree prior to receiv- find the apply button. -“Typi programs, he said that there are some amazing stuff and I think a lot of ing a bachelor’s degree during cally it’s a couple weeks once about “150 to maybe 175 stu- senior year. There is no addi- the application is complete and dents” doing accelerated mas- students would be really well advised tional tuition cost and courses the program receives it,” Levine ter’s programs during their se- may be taken for graduate-only said. “It’s not very long.” nior undergraduate year. to check out these opportunities and or dual credit, according to the “The thing to keep in mind Levine hosted a Gradu- see if they want to do some more in this website. Restrictions include about grad school is that it’s al- ate School information session that courses must be at 800/900 ways important to know what where he said over 50 students area.” level, must be passed with at career you want to get into,” he attended, leaving no seat empty least a B- and students must said, following by encouraging maintain a GPA of 3.2 or better. students to participate in real on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 3 DOVEV LEVINE in the Memorial Union Build- “It’s a considerable amount world experience within a pro- ing (MUB). Levine said that this GRADUATE SCHOOL ASSISTANT DEAN of our overall grad population fession, whether it be by intern- session was to answer general that actually comes to our grad ship or job shadows, he said to questions about the grad school “I handle admissions,” went on to do his PhD in natu- program by the way of the ac- simply pursue things that will and encourage students to look Levine said. “I also handle a lot ral resources and earth sciences. celerated master’s program. So “compliment [students’] class- into the accelerated master’s of the student based issues as As someone who continued on it’s great way to save time, ob- room and research opportuni- program. well. So I do things like work- to graduate school at the same viously because if you do three ties.” Later, on Friday, Nov. 18, ing with students on petitions school where he got his under- classes and get those done, then Levine said that he abso- Levine was interviewed about for exceptions to policy in their graduate degree, Levine said that means you’re getting –most lutely thinks that more UNH additional questions concerning grad program. I work on things that he thinks participating in an masters programs are about 10 senior undergraduates should be the grad school and its accelerat- like helping students to get their accelerated master’s program is classes– so you’re getting al- taking advantage of the acceler- ed program, and also his favorite thesis ready as far as the for- an excellent option for students most a third of them done while ated master’s program. parts of the job. matting goes. I work with pro- who know what career direction you’re still a senior,” Levine “We have a host of really Serving as assistant dean grams to help set the policy for they want to take. said. highly ranked programs and re- since January 2016, Levine de- their grad programs and over all “In fact, of all of our grad Levine said that if students search centers, and the faculty scribes himself as a “Jack-of- grad school process and all the students over time, 33 percent chose to go elsewhere for gradu- are really fantastic. There are a all-trades” for the grad school. points in between. So basically got their bachelors at UNH. So ate school, accelerated master’s lot of professors here who are According to the university’s anything to do with grad school that’s actually the biggest source program credits may or may doing some amazing stuff and website, his responsibilities in- education, I’m usually fairly in- for our own grad students. That not transfer, depending on the I think a lot of students would clude “coordinating the admis- volved with.” speaks to the fact that a lot of school and its higher educa- be really well advised to check sions process, marketing for the Levine, who has been with students make that choice. I tion program. He said that it is out these opportunities and see Graduate School, recruitment, the UNH Graduate School since think it’s a good choice to stay important to also note that not if they want to do some more dealing with petitions and a va- 2003, said he did his undergrad on for their masters or PhD,” he every master’s program offers in this area,” he said. “And the riety of student-related items.” at UNH in ancient history and said. the accelerated option, with the grad school is here to help.”

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By Madison Forsberg fake news being a problem be- The local news publisher Man charged in hit-and-run crash CONTRIBUTING WRITER fore,” UNH sophomore and brought attention to people like Alpha Xi Delta (AXiD) soror- Paul Horner, an avid fake news ity member Mary Rayno said. article fabricator who has writ- MERRIMACK, N.H. Dunkin’ Donuts in Merrimack The Memorial Union Build- (AP) – A New Hampshire man for a report of a hit-and-run- ing Theater 1 welcomed quite As part of a requirement for her ten many articles in the past that sorority, Rayno and many other have been widely taken as fact. out on bail on charges of rob- crash. A car jumped the curb a crowd on Wednesday night, bery and domestic violence has and crashed into a parked pick- Nov. 30, as Matt Kanner was members of AXiD attended the Horner even wrote fake articles leadership event to better edu- during the recent presidential been arrested again, this time up truck before the driver ran welcomed to UNH’s campus. on a charge of leaving the scene away. The current publisher of The cate themselves on ways to get election directed at Trump’s credible news. campaign, which led him to hav- of an accident. The 22-year-old Placencia Sound: Independent News for Reynardo Dejesus Rodri- was found after an hour. He the Seacoast, Kanner addressed Kanner, a University of Col- ing a sit down interview with orado Boulder graduate, spoke The Washington Post. guez Placencia, of Nashua, was was charged with conduct after the attendees as part of an Of- taken into custody Tuesday af- an accident, breach of bail con- fice of Student Involvement and passionately about the need for “For a lot of people, there fact checking in the modern day is utter distrust of the media in ter several officers surrounded ditions, and resisting arrest. He Leadership (OSIL) workshop him near a Merrimack condo- was jailed and scheduled to be about the topic of how to avoid times of social media. With such general,” Kanner said. wide use of Facebook and Twit- Speaking on when news minium complex. arraigned Wednesday. It wasn’t fake news. The Telegraph of Nash- immediately known if he had a Being a former editor for ter, and the habit of many people publications attempt to discredit to believe most of what they read false news stories, Kanner said it ua reports the search started lawyer. The Wire and a former employee when officers were called to a of both The Stowe Reporter and on these social media sites, fake could just bring more light to the news stories are able to spread original fake story, causing more of Foster’s Daily Democrat, Kanner said he is personally rapidly while also influencing people to believe that no media 2 Vermont men sentenced in overdose invested in the subject of fake many people’s opinions on mul- source can be trusted. news. tiple topics. “This was a new kind of KEENE, N.H. (AP) – Two The 23-year-old Kilburn, “Anyone can go online and “Don’t let your opinions event on its own,” OSIL em- Vermont men have pleaded of Manchester Centre, Ver- find sources to validate their own about politics or social issues ployee Adam Aasen said. Aasen guilty in New Hampshire to mont, overdosed and was found biases,” Kanner said when dis- blind your way to the truth,” filled in for Coordinator of Stu- charges related to selling her- dead the next day. cussing how easy it is to encoun- Kanner said to the crowd. dent Organizations & Leader- oin that caused the death of a Fogg pleaded guilty Tues- ter and even believe fake news He also discussed many ship Nate Hastings in hosting the 23-year-old man in 2015. day to selling heroin with death nowadays. By using the example fake articles that circulated due event. Prosecutors say 27-year- resulting and other charges. He of a recent article claiming that to the recent presidential elec- Aasen elaborated that Hast- old Daniel Fogg, of West was sentenced to at least five famous actor and filmmaker tion, including rumors about ings is attempting to bring more Townsend, was selling heroin years in state prison. Mayhle Clint Eastwood was moving to paid voters and voter fraud. Ac- talks to UNH that would help from a home in Chesterfield, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to Portsmouth, Kanner drew atten- cording to him, these articles open students’ eyes to things New Hampshire, on Nov. 17, sell heroin and dispensing the tion to the fact that even some even helped to influence the happening the world. Bringing 2015. Some went to 25-year- drug with death resulting. He local news can be fake. outcome of an election due to Kanner to UNH was a part of old Francis Mayhle III, of Peru. was sentenced to at least a year “I’ve never thought about people’s quickness to believe the this effort. fake news reports. He gave the drug to Dakota in prison. “Cody” Kilburn. Report calls on New Hampshire to prepare for rising seas NH woman pleads guilty to riot charge By Michael Casey an excuse for doing nothing,” he member from Dover, said his ASSOCIATED PRESS said. “We believe very strongly biggest concern is preparing the that this will be a very costly state’s transportation network DOVER, N.H. (AP) – A April with assembling with two mistake. If we don’t take some and historic sites, such as the New Hampshire woman has other people to commit violent CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – pleaded guilty to a riot charge conduct the night of James Un- Though the worst impacts of basic steps to prepare early, the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion problem and the cost of dealing in Portsmouth, to withstand ris- in connection with the beating fonak’s death. rising seas in New Hampshire death of a man outside a Roch- Police had responded are decades away, a state com- with it become much greater.” ing seas. State Rep. Fred Rice, a Re- “For me, the essential issue ester sports bar earlier this year. to Gary’s Sports Bar on Jan. mission is warning that coastal Laurie Henner, of Farm- 31 on a report that a man had communities must act now to publican from Hampton and a confronting the commission was self-described climate skeptic how to sustain our economy, ington, pleaded guilty to the been assaulted. The 44-year- ensure vulnerable buildings are offense on Monday in Dover. old Unfonak, of Rochester, was protected and roads, bridges and on the commission, said he en- how to sustain our built land- dorsed the document despite the scape, how to sustain our natu- She was sentenced to one year taken to Maine Medical Center, other structures constructed in behind bars and two years of where he died of his injuries. the future are protected from “800-pound gorilla in the room. ral resources and our heritage That 800-pound gorilla is the so that future generations could probation. Autopsy results show he died increased flooding and storm Henner was charged in of blunt force head injuries. surges. fact that not everyone subscribes enjoy the extraordinary place The New Hampshire Coast- to those beliefs” around climate that first attracted settlers to change and sea level rise,” he New Hampshire in 1623 and we al Risk and Hazards Commis- Former lawmaker alleges Land removal sion report released Wednesday said. have enjoyed ever since,” Wat- recommends that the 17 towns “This report is a contingen- ters said. and cities on the coast identify cy plan,” Rice said. “It’s not a While the recommendations mandate. ... These are guidelines are not enforceable, Sinnott said CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – a public space. Bowers says he their most vulnerable assets, A former state lawmaker has was sitting in the hallway out- amend ordinances and rules to for each of the municipalities a half-dozen coastal commu- that touch water here on the sea- nities already are considering filed a civil court action alleg- side an orientation session for ensure they are in line with the ing he was improperly forced to new lawmakers Tuesday when latest science and secure funding coast of New Hampshire, steps climate change measures. Ex- for them to consider in develop- eter has planned a vulnerability leave a state-owned building at he was escorted out of the to implement climate adaptation the request of the New Hamp- building. strategies. Other recommen- ing their own emergency plans.” analysis of municipal drainage A commission report earlier infrastructure and shore lands shire House Speaker. House spokesman Jim dation in the bipartisan report Spec Bowers, a Republi- Rivers says the incident was a include encouraging business this year found that sea levels in while Portsmouth is seeking New Hampshire have been ris- funding to assess the vulnerabil- can from Georges Mills whose misunderstanding. He says the to develop preparedness plans, term ended in 2012, filed court building is open to the public, making existing structures more ing by an average of 0.7 inches ity of its historic resources. Rye per decade since 1900. Using has added a chapter on coastal papers Tuesday seeking an but the orientation is private. resilient to flooding and protect- injunction against Speaker The head of Statehouse security ing and restoring vulnerable 1992 levels as a baseline, sea hazards adaptation to its master levels in the state are expected plan, bought land around vul- Shawn Jasper. He alleges Jas- declined to comment. natural resources, such as salt per directed Statehouse secu- Jasper, a Republican, has marshes, from flooding. to rise between a half-foot and 2 nerable wells and is widening its feet by 2050 and around 1.5 and culverts to allow more sea water rity guards to remove him from until Jan. 4 to respond to the “For many people, this the Legislative Office Building, complaint. might seem to be a distant prob- 6.5 feet by 2100, the report said. to flood its marshes. lem. It’s 30, it’s 50, it’s 100 The data show that as of last “As we start making some year, the state’s 17 coastal com- changes, we should look at what years in the future. ... There is woman jumps from window to escape fire uncertainty about how severe munities were home to about the projections are and at least the problem will be and by 12 percent of the state popula- make the infrastructure changes when,” said Cliff Sinnott, chair- tion and host more than 100,000 based on those projections,” said jobs. The report says the region Commission member Phil Win- CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – day. man of the commission and ex- Firefighters say an apartment Four other people fled ecutive director of the Rocking- is growing at nearly three times slow, who represents Rye. “This the rate of the state as a whole. way, we are smartly spending fire in New Hampshire caused from the apartment. ham Planning Commission. a woman to jump from her sec- Firefighters say there’s ex- “That combination can be Democratic State Sen. money going forward.” David Watters, a commission ond-story window. tensive damage on the second The woman suffered non- floor. They are investigating the life-threatening injuries in the cause. Concord fire, which was report- The American Red Cross TNHdigital.com ed at about 6:20 a.m. Wednes- is assisting the residents. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE news thursday, december 1, 2016 7 8 thursday, december 1, 2016 news THE NEW HAMPSHIRE THE NEW HAMPSHIRE news thursday, december 1, 2016 9

Paul College hosts annual Gourmet Dinner and Brunch

By Van Hendrickx 19, and one brunch on Sunday dill vinaigrette or a Greek in- STAFF WRITER morning, Nov. 20. Dinner tick- spired salad with a yogurt/ ets cost $55 and brunch tickets buttermilk dressing. For those Before leaving for break were $25. The venue could seat who fancied a soup, custom- to feast on the long awaited roughly 112 people serving ers had their choice of a Thai Thanksgiving dinner, the each attendee a three-course coconut soup or a Vietnamese Peter T. Paul’s class of Ad- meal that could be personal- beef Pho. vanced Food and Beverage ized to the individual’s prefer- For the entrée, guests had Management hosted its annual ences. their choice of steak and eggs Gourmet Dinner and Brunch, To begin, each table was coupled with delightful potato presenting a delectable interna- given a big, assorted ‘bread croquettes and assorted fruit, tional experience for support- and spread’ plate to ready the roasted vegetable crepes with a ive UNH students, alumni and pallet. Customers also had the balsamic glaze, or the Holstein family members. option to purchase wine, beer schnitzel. The event lasted three and cocktails to pair with their Finally for dessert, staff days and consisted of two meal. served a gluten-free wild blue- nights of dinner on Friday, For the first course of the berry sorbet, New York style Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. brunch, the salad options were marble cheesecake or a season- an Israeli couscous with lemon al apple cider doughnut.

Photos by Van Hendrickx/Staff

Undergraduate Prize Plays November 30th - December 4th Hennessy Theatre

Family Game Night Amour De La Nuit

www.UNHArts.com Written, Directed, & Performed by T he End of UNH Students the World TNHdigital.com www.UNHArts.com Check out more aerial photos on page 12 THEARTS 1 december 2016 Flying Aerial Dance class prepares for end of semester showcase high By Carlos Martens STAFF WRITER

Performers in UNH’s Aerial accompanied every stylish ma- ing aerial dance since 2002 and Dance class have been hard at neuver, while tips and construc- every semester her joy is infec- work practicing their routines tive critique followed each perfor- tious. She takes pride in her stu- in anticipation for the UNH Fall mance. It is obvious that the men dents, and the level of immersion Aerial Dance Showcase, tak- and women of Aerial Dance care she contributes to help everyone ing place on Wednesday, Dec. 7 and support one another within a succeed is unrivaled. from 7-9 p.m. in Johnson Theatre. positive environment. “It is amazing how far With an impressive array of tal- “It is a big part of UNH’s we’ve grown as an aerial pro- ent, performers utilize a variety dance component, and we [UNH] gram,” Nardone said. “Watching of apparatuses such as lyra, silks, are one of very few schools who my students get better and stron- nets and ropes to soar elegantly have an aerial dance program,” ger every semester is a great re- through the air, drawing gasps of senior dance and psychology ward.” wonderment from onlookers. double major Rachel White said. With Christmas around “I grew up dancing ballet, “With different apparatuses the corner, the silks have been tap, jazz; all the classic dance comes a different set of skills, changed to red and white and styles, but aerial is a whole new and after every show the reward many of the dancers chose a Carlos Martens/staff level of skill and challenge,” se- of accomplishment is matched holiday themed song to apply Senior Rachel White practices for the upcoming UNH Fall nior dance and nutrition double only by the support we have for a festive ambience to their rou- Aerial Dance Showcase. White and the other members of major Ellouise McGonagle said. one another; it is a very support- tines. Watch as red and white the Aerial Dance class will perform on ropes, silks, lyra and “When you perform aerial, it feels ive environment.” silks twirl in resemblance of other apparatuses on Friday, Dec. 7. like fl ying, and who wouldn’t “When I was younger I candy canes, listen to the classic want to fl y?” was into martial arts and mu- tune of “The Nutcracker” as per- The Aerial Dance class is a sic. Dancing has allowed me to formers use graceful dance ma- Flip to page 12 for more photos of this semester’s tight-knit community of support- combine the two into art,” junior neuvers to entrance. With tickets Aerial Dance students prepping for the show. ive peers, always encouraging dance major Ben Hanley said. only $5, this opportunity to wit- each other to go higher and fur- UNH Director of Dance ness elegance and grace in artis- ther. A soft murmur of applause Gay Nardone has been teach- tic dance should not be missed. Undergraduate Prize Plays open in PCAC By Zerina Bajramovic and innocent reactions of the in the city where the two girls STAFF WRITER young friends in a panicked situ- catch the eye of a young French ation. They learn about them- man. The night and their vaca- selves, each other and humanity tion takes an alarming turn that The opening night of the during the brief night without had the audience on the edge of fourth reestablished John C. power. their seats as they waited to fi nd Edwards UNH Undergraduate The following play, “Fam- out what happens to the two girls Prize Plays took place Wednes- ily Game Night,” stuck to its title in a foreign country and what is day at 7 p.m. in the Hennessy and followed a mother and fa- to come of their friendship. Theater. The short plays, shown ther’s desire to spend time play- The original Undergradu- back-to-back, provided an hour ing board games as a family, as ate Prize Plays began in the and a half of laughter, shock and one of their daughters had been 1970s with the help of David entertainment. away at college. “Family Game Magidson, department chair at The three plays were all Night” was written by Sarah A. the time, and Professors John written, directed, produced and Gontarski and directed by Trevor Edwards and Gil Davenport, performed by undergraduate stu- Gatcomb, also seniors. A much and took place annually for dents. too familiar scenario for many 20 years. Due to changes and The fi rst play of the night college students played out on funding within the department, was “The End of the World,” the stage when the family relent- the plays ended in 1996 and re- written by Marjorie Boyer and lessly bickered back-and-forth mained missed up until 2012. directed by Gwen Higgins, both about duties, texting and pretty During that fall, Edwards and seniors. The play follows four much anything while the parents current Department of Theater young friends who are lodging attempted to bring the family to- and Dance Chair David Kaye in a family cabin in the woods gether as it once was before their got the plays up and running when their wifi goes down, fol- daughters grew up. again, and students have been lowed by the power and cell The night ended on a more working hard to create the phone service. The four friends serious note with “Amour De much-anticipated plays for the are led to believe that the world Le Nuit,” written by Kayla Doig community. had ended through an unfi nished and directed by Tori Skoniecki. The plays will run through news alert received by one of the “Amour De Ne Nuit” follows Sunday, Dec. 4. Tickets are $5 characters through a brief surge two best friends on their dream and the event is open to the of service. The both realistic and vacation in Paris, France. The public. Tickets can be pur- comical play examines the pure play opens up at an outdoor café chased online or in person. Brendan Burns/ Staff Cast members from “Family Game Night” (above) and “Amour De Le Nuit” (below) on stage during opening TNH loves trees. Please recycle. night of the Undergraduate Prize Plays. The UPPs will run through Sunday, Dec. 4 in the Hennessy Theater. The New Hampshire ARTS thursday, december 1, 2016 11 UNH Museum of Art undergoes renovations By Alex LaRoza “The museum previously Staff Writer was not handicapped-accessible,” Museum Director Kristina L. Du- The UNH Paul Creative Arts rocher said. “There was not an Center (PCAC) closed on Oct. 17 elevator. So they ripped out the in preparation of renovations, and staircase and had to reconfigure is now set to hold its opening re- the stairs to accommodate the in- ception on Feb. 2, 2017. clusion of an elevator.” Rather than a regular eleva-

“ We hope that the students will come check out the museum and see the great exhibitions that we have opening on Feb. 2.”

Kristina L. Durocher Museum Director

Last year, the trustees of the tor, the Museum of Art will feature University System of New Hamp- its very own LULA brand eleva- shire were presented with options tor. of multiple buildings to renovate, “A normal elevator would and the PCAC was selected. The require an enclosed shaft, and it would require a different type of major concern and reason for such COurtesy Photo renovations was the museum’s footing,” Durocher said. “And so in this case there’s still a glass- A peek at the construction underway in the UNH Museum of Art. Renovations, which in- lack of accessibility for students clude the addition of a new stairwell and a LULA elevator, are set to be completed by Feb. and individuals with physical enclosed shaft, but it’s not an en- 2017. handicaps. closed car. It’s a platform that de- Initially, the chairs of the scends inside of a protective glass shaft.” to tear out the ground floor exit “Originally there were three we have opening on Feb. 2,” Du- music, art and theatre depart- doors, and that’ll be rebuilt.” elevators proposed, and that pro- rocher said. ments met with Sharon Ames of Because the steps in the museum were too steep to meet Some minor construction posal was sent out for bid, and it The exhibits that will be on Harriman Architects and UNH will also be underway to extend exceeded the $5 million construc- display come February are: “Flex- Facilities Project Manager Andre guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities, they too will be under the floor to make a larger landing tion cost,” Durocher said. Once time,” a site-specific sculptural Cardoso to discuss options for that allows individuals in wheel- put in, the elevator in the Art Wing clay installation by David Katz, the project. A new stairwell and construction. “It was very steep and dif- chairs to access the elevator. will go all the way to the third and “Closer Readings: Writers a LULA elevator will be added to In addition to the LULA el- floor drawing studies room. Respond to Art,” in which writers the museum by the time it opens ficult for people with mobility is- sues to descend,” Durocher said. evator in the museum, another “We hope that the students with ties to UNH have been invited again in February, for a construc- elevator is being added to the will come check out the museum to respond to works of art from the tion cost of $5 million. “So they’ve reconfigured the stairs; and to do that, they had PCAC’s Art Wing. and see the great exhibitions that museum’s permanent collection.

How did the editorial staff spend Thanksgiving? 586 Calef Highway Suite 1 Barrington, NH 03824 Allie [603] 664-5671 Doctor Strange 12:40 3:40 6:40 9:40 Alycia 12:40 3:40 6:40 Arrival For Thanksgiving this year, my sister, mom, a fam- 1:20 4:20 7:20 10:00 ily friend and I attended 1:20 4:20 7:20 Zack Tyler This Thanksgiving I made a buffet at Governor’s. We The “Sleeveless Hoodrats” the turkey for my family! It My girlfriend Erin and I have never been a family Allied of Milford, Connecticut, was actually a lot easier than that puts tireless hours into 1:10 4:10 7:10 9:50 visited my family in Maine reunited over the holiday I expected, especially since for the holiday. cooking. Especially for this break; many laughs were my dad took out all of the holiday, we mostly focused 1:10 4:10 7:10 had as this might be the giblets for me. on being around each other Trolls last time we are all together and partaking in good con- until next spring. versation. 12:30 2:45 5:05 7:15 12:30 2:45 5:05 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

12:50 3:50 6:50 9:50 Emily 12:50 3:50 6:50 Abbi Brian I had a Southern Thanksgiv- Perfecting my holiday latte Me and my two brothers all ing this year, when I trav- Rules Don’t Apply art. ~gobble gobble~ under one roof again for the eled with my boyfriend (far Elizabeth 9:30 PM right) to meet his Texas- holiday. Enjoyed the time The best part of my Thanks- 7:15 PM based family for the first spent with them. giving break was having the time. Moana entire week off from class, 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:30 My friends Bill, Nate and and being able to enjoy a me. The best part of stress free vacation with my 1:00 4:00 7:00 My mom Thanksgiving is getting to family in Florida. We en- lit the Rogue One: reconnect with family and joyed the 80 degree weather turkey friends who I haven’t seen at Epcot, where I’m pictured A Star Wars Story on fire... Andrew Colleen in a while. with my sister Christina. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 12 thursday, december 1, 2016 ARTS The New Hampshire Aerialists in action

Photos by Carlos Martens and Allison Bellucci

Aerialists Miranda Parker, Marissa Parker, Rachel Colstad, Morgan Fay, Taylor Morrow, Ellouise McGonagle, Jenn Brisebois and Samantha Welch prepare for their upcoming showcase on Wednes- day, Dec. 7. Students and community members can stop by the New Hampshire Hall Newman Dance Studio from 7-9 p.m. to check out the show. Looking for even more dance? Student choreographed pieces will hit the stage in the Johnson Theatre as part of the Fall Dance Showcase on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Arts thursday, december 1, 2016 13

Newsroom Noise presents... Songs that Sum Up How We Feel About The Last Three Weeks of the Semester... Emily Tyler Andrew “Kill Me Now” “Th e End of the World as We “Seeing Red” - System of a Down Know It” - R.E.M. - Minor Threat

Brian Abbi Alycia “Lonely” - Akon “Will the Sun Ever Shine Again” “Ditto^^” - Bonnie Raitt Zack Allie “Get Me Outta Here” Elizabeth “Th e Greatest”- Sia - Third Eye Blind “Help” - The Beatles Colleen “Rise Up” - Andra Day

Peace out for the semester, good luck on your fi nals, ‘Cats! Hearts, the Arts

Wildfi res continue to destroy the Great Smoky Mountains

ADAM BEAM ed while fleeing the fiery scene in parts of Alabama and Ten- Forge lifted the evacuation or- forts, money he plans to spend ASSOCIATED PRESS during their vacation. nessee, killing five people and der there, but the order still helping people who don’t have Gatlinburg Police Chief injuring more than a dozen. stood in Gatlinburg. insurance. GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Randall Brackins said they Officials in the Gatlinburg Gatlinburg Mayor Mike Almost nothing remained Three more bodies were found have searched about 30 percent welcomed the rain but were Werner said officials were dis- of the Castle, perhaps the larg- in the ruins of wildfires that or less of the city so far. worried about mudslides, rock cussing re-opening the city on est and most iconic home over- torched hundreds of homes and More than 14,000 people slides and high winds knocking Friday so business owners can looking Gatlinburg. Entire businesses in the Great Smoky were evacuated from Gatlin- trees onto power lines, perhaps assess damage and hopefully churches also disappeared, and Mountains area, raising the burg on Monday night, and creating new fires similar to the begin paying their employees the flames reached the doorstep death toll to seven, a Tennessee many of them are still nervous- deadly ones that sparked Mon- again. of Dollywood, the theme park mayor said Wednesday. ly awaiting word of when they day night. “You really can’t let ev- named after country music leg- Search-and-rescue mis- can get back in the city to see if Most of those fires had erybody in yet because there end and local hero Dolly Par- sions continued, and Sevier they still have homes. been contained by Wednesday are still areas that haven’t been ton. The park was spared any County Mayor Larry Waters Buddy McLean said he afternoon, but uncertainty re- searched, there are still areas significant damage and will re- said they had found three peo- watched Monday from a desert- mained for a region that serves where electric lines are down, open Friday. ple who had been trapped since ed Gatlinburg street as flames as the gateway into the Great power poles are down,” he said. The adult bothers in the the fires started spreading wild- surrounded his 26-acre hotel Smoky Mountains, the coun- The mayor lost the home hospital who reported their par- ly in high winds on Monday nestled in the mountains. try’s most visited national park. that he built himself, two dogs ents missing were in critical but night. The mayor said the three His grandfather bought the The Rocky Top Sports plus all seven of the condo- stable condition in Nashville, were okay. land in 1945, and he developed World complex on the outskirts minium buildings he owned. In according to a statement from “That is some good, posi- a subdivision on part of it and of town was serving as a shel- a city built on tourism, Werner the family released through the tive news for a change,” he built The Lodge at Buckberry ter. Wolf McLellan stumbled has said the biggest thing peo- Vanderbilt University Medical said. Creek about 14 years ago on the into the facility after a day of ple can do to help is come back. Center. The Summers broth- The mayor said authorities mountainside to take advantage wandering the streets. He said But for him, there is nothing to ers Wesley, Jared and Bran- are still working to identify the of the views of Mount LeConte. he was forced to evacuate a mo- come back to. son are asking for prayers that dead and did not release any McLean said four rooms tel where he was staying. He “I really can’t dwell on it their parents, Jon and Janet, are details about how they were were booked and another 15 grabbed his guitar, two comput- that much. I think of others that found. killed. State law enforcement people were having a private ers and his social security card have lost theirs, and it keeps my President Barack Obama set up a hotline for people to dinner when the hotel’s chef and tried to flee with his dog, mind off of our problems,” he called Gov. Bill Haslam to of- report missing friends and fam- and event coordinator told ev- Kylie. said while fighting back tears. fer support for those affected ily. Officials have not said how eryone to evacuate. “She was too scared to “It’s really hard, it’s really by the wildfires and condolenc- many people they believe are “I have 35 employees,” move with the smoke and sirens tough.” es for the lives lost, the White missing. McLean said. “All of them lost and she just stood there. I didn’t Werner is staying at a House said in a statement Tues- Three brothers being treat- their jobs overnight.” want to drag her. I couldn’t drag friend’s house while managing day. Obama also committed to ed at a Nashville hospital said Storms moved through the her,” he said. “I figured the hu- the crisis with other state and providing the assistance neces- they had not heard from their area Wednesday as part of a mane thing to do would be to local leaders. He has raised at sary to combat the fires. parents since they were separat- system ravaging the Southeast, just cut her loose.” least $150,000 from local busi- spawning suspected tornadoes Officials in nearby Pigeon nesses to help with the relief ef- - Putting out twice a week since 1911 - 14 thursday, december 1, 2016 news THE NEW HAMPSHIRE In Brief

Circus operator pays for the death of two after circus tent accident

CONCORD, N.H. – A Flor- 100 people had settled in for a erly anchor the stakes or replace sive safety and health manage- to address those hazards.” ida-based circus operator has show. Fifty others were injured. damaged stakes. ment plan. Walker also faced seven agreed to pay $24,000 in fines Sarasota-based Walker In- The agency also found haz- “While nothing can undo lawsuits. Some of the cases have issued by federal safety officials ternational Events contested ards that put circus employees the tragedy in Lancaster, this been settled and others have been for a tent collapse that killed two $33,000 in fines from the- Oc at risk of electric shock, burns settlement does seek to prevent consolidated, including a wrong- people and injured dozens in cupational Safety and Health and cuts, such as the use of inap- future such occurrences,” said ful death suit filed by Rebecca New Hampshire last year. Administration; a judge recently propriate electrical equipment in Michael Felsen, the New Eng- Young, wife of Robert Young Robert Young, 41, and his approved a settlement. wet areas and a lack of fire extin- land regional solicitor of labor. and mother of Annabelle. A pro- 6-year-old daughter, Annabelle, OSHA said Walker failed guishers in areas where employ- “This case serves as a reminder posed agreement on those cases of Concord, Vermont, died Aug. to properly erect the tent and ig- ees worked with open flames. to employers everywhere that se- has been filed with the court. 3, 2015, when a storm with 75 nored severe weather and high- Walker is out of business, vere weather can present signifi- Walker also pleaded not mph winds blew through the wind warnings. Inspectors deter- and OSHA said Wednesday it cant safety and health hazards to guilty to a felony charge of oper- Lancaster Fairgrounds, toppling mined that the company failed to won’t resume operations unless their employees, and that they ating without a license and other the tent just minutes after about use required tent stakes, prop- it first implements a comprehen- must take adequate precautions violations.

Alaska’s biggest cities suffering from outbreak of invasive strep bacteria

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – and, more recently, 18 cases in studies have shown that American death or serious illness, includ- Middle East. There are more than Four Alaskans have died this year Anchorage, Joe McLaughlin said. Indians and Alaska Natives are at ing sepsis, pneumonia and toxic 220 strains of Group A strep, and in an outbreak of invasive strep Among the total, 15 involved increased risk of invasive disease. shock syndrome. Those generally Alaska sees between 60 and 90 bacteria that has mostly affected homeless people in Anchorage That’s when bacteria moves into would not include simple strep cases each year, including deadly the homeless and Alaska Natives and two homeless people in Fair- normally sterile parts of the body. throat. ones. in the state’s two largest cities, the banks. Also more susceptible are the “People with strep throat “This is the first time this state’s epidemiologist said Tues- Two of the deaths occurred elderly, young children, people don’t have what we would call in- particular strain of Group A strep day. in Fairbanks and two in Anchor- with compromised immune sys- vasive disease,” McLaughlin said. has been identified in Alaska,” There have been 28 con- age. Another three probable cases tems and other factors, including “Now, people with strep throat McLaughlin said. “We’re not firmed hospitalization cases of a in Anchorage have not been con- alcohol abuse. can develop invasive disease.” aware of other states that have new strain of Group A Strepto- firmed. McLaughlin emphasized The strain is new to the state, seen this particular strain of coccus bacteria, starting with 10 All four of the deaths were of that the people counted all had according to McLaughlin, who Group A strep circulating in their cases in Fairbanks earlier this year Alaska Natives. McLaughlin said invasive cases, which can lead to noted it was previously seen in the communities.

Child care center voluntarily shut down

LEE, N.H. – Police in New The child was uninjured. Hampshire say a day care cen- Jake Leon, a spokesman Please recycle! ter was voluntarily shut down with the state Department of by its owner after a 3-year- Health and Human Services, old child wandered away and tells Foster’s Daily Democrat was found walking down state the owner decided to close the Route 155 this month. day care program. The state and Chief Thomas Dronsfield police are investigating. says officers responded to a call Leon says further action on Nov. 18 and found the child could include revoking the li- on the road in Lee. He says the cense. child should have been under Attempts to contact the the supervision of staff at His center weren’t successful. Angels Learning Academy. JOB OPPORTUNITY Masked men steal truck, drag ATM away

MOSCOW, Pa. – Police are men were driving a truck from searching for two people they Thornhurst Country Club Es- say stole a dump truck from a tates. Officials there have con- housing development then used firmed the vehicle is a $70,000 it to drag an automatic teller ma- plow and dump truck that was chine out of a grocery store in stolen sometime between 1 p.m. northeastern Pennsylvania. Monday and 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. Police in Covington Town- The stolen truck has since ship say the men attached a been recovered, as has part of chain to the machine at Bill’s the ATM. ShopRite grocery shortly before Police haven’t said how 2 a.m. Tuesday. much money was stolen. The The theft, captured on men were wearing masks and surveillance video, shows the heavier clothing with hoods. Interested in writing for TNH? Come join us at one of our contributors’ meetings! Monday’s at 8 P.M. in MUB 132! For More Information Please Contact: Hope to see you [email protected] or (603)-344-1101 there! 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Thumbs up In honor of the upcoming that in my mind he’s associating holiday season, today I’m dis- the last several with the pro- cussing two of my favorite holi- verbial “socks and underwear” Thumbs down day songs: “Elf’s Lament” by gifts of Christmas. Also, it’s al- the Bare Naked Ladies (BNL) ways funny when public figures and “Can I Interest You In Han- swear, no matter what weight nukah?” of Stephen Colbert and you might give to “crap” as a Thumbs up to Light Up Durham. Jon Stewart (yes the political swear word. Shortly after this talk show hosts). The first is explanation, Stewart continues one of my favorites because it’s musing on music to explain the elements of the Thumbs down to electricity bills. funny, pensive and sung by the holiday, and Colbert gets carried enormously talented and awe- away in asking him to define some Bare Naked Ladies. The Gabrielle Lamontagne each item, adding to the hilarity second is one of my favorites of the song. because it’s hilarious, a little and you think you see improve- “We have latkes./ What non-politically correct (PC) and ment / but when thrown into the are they?/ Potato pancakes./ representative of two different moment,/ we just don’t seem so We have dreidels./ What are Thumbs up to White Out the winter holidays, both of which I courageous.” they?/ Wooden tops./ We have Whitt. celebrate to some extent. The melodious quality of candles./ What are they?/ They “I make toys, but I’ve got the song lends to the idea that are candles!/ And when we light aspirations./Make some noise:/ it’s meant to be more playful and them,/ oh the fun it never stops.” Thumbs down to the UMaine Use your imagination./Girls and lighthearted than depressing, but Despite the hilarity and boys,/before you wish for what it’s always good advice to keep child-like enjoyment of discuss- Black Bears. you wish for/there’s a list for/ perspective on how your actions ing the holiday on both the parts whose been naughty or nice,/but affect others. Another fun thing of Stewart and Colbert, in the consider the price to an elf.” about the song is that on the al- end Colbert decides that Han- The peppy Bare Naked La- bum it’s recorded with the added nukah is not for him. However, Thumbs up to winter break dies song is fun due to its tune vocals of Michael Bublé, as well the two are very comfortable coming up soon. and theme and the play on the as Ed Robertson of BNL. Just as remaining friends and wishing mythology of Santa’s elves. these two personalities hit it off that each other enjoys his own However, this song also delves musically, so do Stephen Col- holiday. Of course this is done in Thumbs down to having to get into deeper subjects such as bert and Jon Stewart – though a cutesy way, using weird terms. union labor (or non-union labor) maybe not in the same ‘harmo- The ending line on Colbert’s through finals first. and the harsher aspects of daily nious’ way. part, meant to be ridiculous and life in the manufacturing world, “Can I interest you in Han- therefore hilarious, is a little or as it may have been before nukah?/Maybe something in a non-PC, but that just adds to the many labor laws in the United Festival of Lights./ It’s a sensible laughter coerced by this song. Thumbs up to UNH football States and as it probably re- alternative to Christmas./ And it All of which are reasons that I mains in several other countries. lasts for seven -for you - eight love the song. winning its first playoff game. “Toiling through the ages,/ nights.” Of course, the Fes- “I can’t interest you in Ha- making toys on garnished wag- tival of Lights, also known as nukkah?/ Just a little bit?/ No es./ There’s no union/ we’re Hannukah (Channukah, Hunuk- thanks I’ll pass./ I’ll keep Jesus,/ Thumbs down to the game this only through when/we outdo the kah, - there are so many differ- you keep your potato pancakes./ competition.” ent spellings!), always involves But I hope that you enjoy ‘em/ weekend being in Virginia. In fact, this song could be eight nights of celebration. The on behalf of all of the goyim./ seen as not only a holiday tune cutesy plays on words, holiday- Be sure to tell the Pontiff,/ my but also a commentary on pur- lore and outdated terms make people say Good Yontif./ That’s chasing products manufactured this song fun as well as informa- exactly what I’ll do./ (Both): internationally from countries tional. Overall this playful song Happy holidays,/ (simultane- with less strict labor laws than consists of Stewart attempting ously): you too! – you Jew!” Thumbs up to Doritos. our own. Although it makes the to persuade Colbert into con- Since I am such a glutton scenarios this elf goes through verting to Judaism through his for laughter, these two songs are somewhat extreme in order to interest in the Jewish holiday definitely two of my holiday fa- Thumbs down to “hint of lime” keep the playful tone of the of Hannukah by explaining the vorites. However, that’s not the Tostitos. song, it also speaks to a pes- holiday to Colbert. only reason I like them. They simistic view of the working “Are there presents?/ Yes, are meaningful and informative, world. indeed eight days of presents./ all of which, including fun, are “A full indentured servi- Which means one nice one, then the ways in which I prefer to tude/ can reflect on one’s atti- a week of dreck.” celebrate holidays – religious or Thumbs up to the Victoria’s tude/ But that silly red hat just Although the lyrics I found otherwise. So whatever you cel- makes/the fat man look outra- online say “dreck,” I was al- ebrate this season, don’t forget Secret Fashion show. geous./ Absurd though it may ways pretty sure in listening to why you’re celebrating or to let seem,/you know, I’ve heard our copy at home that the word it be fun! there’s even/been illegal dop- was “crap.” The funny thing Thumbs down to unrealistic ing./And though we’re coping,/I about this line is that supposedly Follow Gabrielle on standards of beauty. just hope it’s not contagious./ only children receive gifts each Twitter @bookwormwillow You try to start a movement,/ night of the holiday and the fact Letter to the Editor Thumbs up to TNH. ‘Shameful and embarrassing’ When President-elect Don- a message does that send to the Guinta, why have you not spoken Thumbs down to our next issue ald Trump made his acceptance people of this nation who hap- out? Why are you putting party speech, he said something “Presi- pened to be born of non-European politics over decency as human being the last one this semester. dential.” He said he wanted to decent? What message does it beings? You and fellow Repub- bring the nation together. He said send to Jews? What message does licans have every power to stop he wanted to be the President of it send to young girls and women Bannon from reaching the White All People. across the country? What kind of House. It is shameful and embar- Despite his past divisive a message does it send to nations rassing that you have remained Thumbs up to cute winter rhetoric, I was relieved to hear around the world that are watch- mute on this matter. In your last clothes. his change in tone. I wanted to ing us? How can we, a nation remaining weeks in office, I - im believe he meant what he said. based on equality of all human plore you to take a stand. De- Then he appointed Steve Bannon beings, permit a rabid racist and nounce Bannon’s appointment! Thumbs down to dry skin. as his White House Chief Strate- misogynist to be chief advisor to gist. Bannon is a known white the President? Beth Olshansky supremacist, anti-Semite and No decent person, Democrat Project Director, domestic abuser. President-elect or Republican, should allow Ban- Center for the Advancement of Thumbs up/Thumbs down represents the collective opinion of The New Hamp- Trump wants this man to become non’s appointment! Senator Kelly Art Based Literacy shire’s staff and does not necessarily represent the opinion of the student body. But his chief advisor. What kind of Ayotte and Congressman Frank it more than likely does. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE sports thursday, december 1, 2016 17

T&F are the relay teams, with records being set by the sprint medley re- continued from page 20 lay team and the 4x1, 500-meter teams last spring. Another athlete record-holding distance- to watch is junior Danielle Ga- medley relay (DMR) team in jewski who owns the school re- indoor. She took home first in cord for the 500-meter, and had a the mile at the America East very strong outdoor season where Championships, and was third she qualified for the NCAA pre- at nationals in the same event. liminaries in the 800-meter race. After competing in the Olympic On the men’s side, stand- trials last summer and placing out thrower Michael Shanahan seventh at NCAA championships is poised to return after winning in cross-country this past season, the America East conference she is primed for another elite- and the Intercollegiate Asso- level indoor season. ciation of Amateur Athletes of Along with Purrier will be America (IC4A) championships Laura Rose Donegan, who did back-to-back last year, setting a not run cross-country this past new school record in the weight season due to eligibility. Hav- throw. ing won the 5-kilometer race last After placing fifth in the indoor season at the conference conference last outdoor season, championships, she also claimed UNH will work toward being a COURTESY OF ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS All-American honors when she top team in the conference, while placed sixth in the 3,000-meter also trying to have a strong pres- The women’s team finished second in the America East conference last season. steeplechase at the NCAA Cham- ence at the IC4A competition, a fall, we’ll be relying on the fresh- when senior Drew Piazza trans- will be key to pay attention to. pionships. She owns the school large competitive meet at the end record in the 3k and 5k. Expect men,” head coach Jim Boulanger ferred to Virginia Tech after last Last year’s indoor DMR team of the year. said. “It’s going to be fun and spring. Piazza was dominant and finished seventh at IC4As. Donegan to be fresh after not rac- “We’re a better overall ing this fall and to stay on top of again we have a great group of qualified for the NCAA east pre- The ‘Cats compete for the team. [We have] a couple of kids kids who are working real hard.” liminary meet last spring. Much first time this season on Saturday, her training. in each event. Again like in the Other areas to look out for The team suffered a blow like the women, the relay teams Dec. 3 in Orono, Maine. WBB ity said. UNH In Brief Although the ‘Cats are in a continued from page 20 bit of a rhythm winning their last three games, the team’s identity is Smith tallies 1,000th career point in loss to Friars said. “I’m so happy for them, still in the air. they have worked so hard in the “I think we are still figuring off season and it’s very rewarding out who we are, still early in the According to a press re- day night.” The ‘Cats went 12-24 to see them both playing so well. I season. I think we have found we lease from UNH Athletic Junior forward Iba Ca- from the field in the second have put a lot of pressure on both are capable of being a dangerous Communications,“Senior mara added 10 points and six half and shot a perfect 10-10 of them and expecting a lot from offensive team,” Magarity said. guard Jaleen Smith led the rebounds while Smith grabbed from the foul line for the game. them right off the bat.” “With a lot of different weapons men’s basketball team with 20 seven rebounds to lead the UNH will host Holy Cross Junior Carlie Pogue had 13 and in spurts, we have played points and scored his 1,000th team. in their next game on Saturday points and eight rebounds and ju- some really tough defense.” career point as the Wildcats Rodney Bullock led the at 7 p.m. in Lundholm Gymna- nior Aliza Simpson added seven Although the ‘Cats haven’t were defeated by the Provi- Friars to victory with 36 points, sium. points, six rebounds and four as- had much to fix, the teams depth dence Friars 76-62 on Wednes- a career-high for the junior. sists. has begun to be a question mark. Despite starting the game on The starters have been playing the wrong end of a 10-0 run, the VOLLEYBALL “There’s going to be some how we would do against those most if not all the minutes in Wildcats nailed 13 out of their fi- games which will come back to nerves for sure,” senior Demi teams, and this is a great chance nal 15 free throws to seal the vic- continued from page 20 Muses said. “We’re excited to to see how we would do,” Hirsch- hurt the ‘Cats later in the season, tory in the fourth quarter. especially against teams with a give a good show for the crowd inger said. The balanced attack has been chance for my players.” and put up our best fight.” Conquering the best team in great bench. UNH has been fortunate to a question for UNH in the early “We had some great contri- As Nebraska stands as the the country starts with realizing games this season. The presence have tournament veterans such as number one seed, no one is say- that although they may seem un- butions in the Wagner [college] Demi Muses and Keelin Severt- of Pogue and Fogarty down low game and I’m hoping to get more ing the Wildcats will win, not touchable, they’re still human. has allowed guards to get more son, who have played in the last even the team itself. Not because “I told [the younger players] of that going forward. The start- three NCAA tournaments. How- involved and this winning streak ers are playing very high minutes the team doesn’t trust their skill they’re still our age,” Severtson has shown the first glimpse of a ever, lots of young talent will or coaching, but because winning said. “They put their pants on one right now, and it would be great get their first crack at the NCAA balanced offense. to get some sparks off the bench,” isn’t in their vocabulary. leg at a time just like us, and ev- “I think the reason for the re- tournament, but the motive re- “We haven’t even used the ery team is beatable.” Magarity said. mains simple. cent success has been a balanced The Wildcats face another word win all year,” Hirschinger As four-year conference scoring attack. We have had at “We really need to be disci- said. “The word we use is work, champions, the Wildcats go into Boston-area team Thursday, Dec. plined and play good scrappy de- least three people in double fig- 1, as they travel to Northeastern we need to work on our game, we most games having some sort ures the past two games,” Magar- fense,” Severtson said. “Serving need to have discipline and we of advantage. Whether it be the University for a 7 p.m. game. aggressive will be key for us, and just need to work. We’re not wor- defense of Sara Carlson, the set- never giving up.” ried about winning; we’re wor- ting ability of Severtson or the The site at Nebraska can fit ried about being the best team we all-around play of Muses. But in Upcoming Schedule over 7,000 fans, a crowd bigger can be.” this test, the Wildcats have a chal- than any Wildcat team has seen For mid-major schools like lenge that’s tough to prepare for. before. The skill on the court UNH, this game is a great mea- “We have no advantage,” Thursday, Dec. 1 at Northeastern and the atmosphere in the stands suring stick to the powerhouses in Hirschinger said. “We have a will be something new for a team the NCAA field. great system and we have a lot of University 7 p.m. that’s so used to playing in big “I sit at the national champi- heart on the court so we’re going games. onships as a spectator wondering to give it our best shot.” Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Siena College Got any photos you want 7 p.m. published in TNH sports? Sunday, Dec. 11 vs. Yale University 1 p.m. The sports desk is looking for contributing sports photographers. Sunday, Dec. 18 vs. Sacred Heart University 1 p.m. If interested, contact us at Wednesday, Dec. 21 vs. Central [email protected]. Connecticut State University 4:30 p.m. 18 thursday, december 1, 2016 sports THE NEW HAMPSHIRE hockey preview UNH vs. University of Maine Friday at 7 p.m.; Whittemore Center in Durham, N.H. Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine UNH is 6-6-2; Maine is 5-7-3 White Out the Whitt: the rivalry continues

One of the richest traditions as if their seasons lay at stake. “I’ve been to a few UNH- story of last year was the scor- beating previously-ranked Quin- at UNH renews for another excit- After 26 years of coaching UNH Maine games from seeing my ing efforts of the upperclassmen, nipiac 4-3, and received votes ing year this weekend. It’s rivalry hockey, head coach Dick Umile brothers play [here],” van Riems- which included a 7-0 rout in the in the national rankings during weekend here in Durham and that still experiences the awe of the dyk said. “I kind of know what most recent game at the Veri- that time. They also come into only means one thing: it’s time to rivalry game. it’s like but I don’t know what zon Wireless Arena last January. this matchup riding a 5-1 victory “White Out the Whitt.” “I’ve been doing it for a it’s like from the ice obviously so However, for both teams, the dy- over Brown. Umile notes that The annual rivalry game will long time, and I get the chills. I’m really excited for it.” namic should be much different. the white out game at the Whit- be held this Friday, Dec. 2 against Still,” Umile said. “There’s noth- From a game-planning per- UNH lost the majority of its pri- temore Center is a spectacle, but long-standing rival Maine. This ing like it.” spective, the ‘Cats are coming off mary scoring attack last season, a hostile environment is expected will be the fi rst meeting between For many, like senior for- a 3-1 loss to Cornell in the Frozen and since then has been replaced for the Wildcats who play at Al- the two teams this season, UNH ward Tyler Kelleher, it will be Apple game at Madison Square with young talent such as Pat- fond the following night. will also travel to Orono, Maine the last time they take in the sea Garden last Saturday. With Ara rick Grasso and Jason Salvag- “[Alfond Arena is] one of the following night to battle the of white on Friday. But also for Nazarian expected to crack the gio. For Maine, the Black Bears the best places to play to be quite Black Bears at Alfond Arena on many, such as freshman Brendan starting lineup this Friday, UNH have thrived this season off the honest with you,” Umile said. Saturday. van Riemsdyk, it will be the fi rst will have some added offensive rise of its young goaltender Rob “It’s crazy up there. It’s not just The white out game vs. time they take the ice in front of a weapons going into the Hockey McGovern, who has posted a the student section, the adults up Maine always provides a unique sure-to-be packed crowd, usher- East slate of games vs. Maine. .920 save percentage through 13 there are crazy too.” atmosphere. The ‘Cat Pack fi lls ing in the new blood of a deeply- The Wildcats owned the games this season. The storied rivalry writes its the student section to the brim rooted Whittemore Center tradi- Black Bears last season, going Early this season, Maine next chapter starting on Friday. and both teams come out fi ring tion. 3-0-1 in the season series. The made a competitive statement, Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.

TNH PHOTO ALBUM the Frozen Apple game Key Player: Liam Blackburn Last Saturday, UNH played Cornell University in the Frozen Apple game at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The Wildcats fell to the Big Red 3-1. Check out some of the pictures of last weekend’s game. Photos by China Wong

Liam Blackburn has been an integral part of the UNH offense in its most recent games this season. He is second among all freshmen in scoring with four goals and eight points, only be- hind Grasso. In the last fi ve games that Black- burn has played in, he has tallied fi ve points, includ- ing two goals and three assists. Blackburn is a key cog in the making of the all-freshmen line of Grasso, van Riemsdyk and himself. Look for Blackburn to fi nd scoring opportunites this week- end.

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Coach Umile’s Take: TNH Picks “I know we say this every year at this STATof theDAY time when we play maine, but forget Brian Dunn, Sports Editor: 5-1 UNH over Maine; 3-2 Maine over UNH about records. it’s all about this Games since weekend.” UNH’s last loss to Maine Zack Holler, Sports Editor: -Head Coach Dick Umile 4 4-3 UNH over Maine; 4-2 Maine over UNH (4-0 on Jan. 24, 2015). THE NEW HAMPSHIRE sports thursday, december 1, 2016 19 Wildcat gameday No. 21 UNH vs. No. 5 James Madison University

Saturday at 2 p.m. Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va. UNH is 8-4, (6-2) in CAA; JMU is 10-1, (8-0) in CAA Keys to the game Red zone offense Third down defense

CHINA WONG/ STAFF CHINA WONG/ STAFF Neil O’Connor had 171 receiving yards last week vs. Lehigh. The Wildcats have held opponents to a 36.4 percent third down conversion rate in 2016.

Head coach Sean McDon- yard line, UNH passed up mul- James Madison leads the terback Bryan Schor has around far this season. The ‘Cats had nell doesn’t want his team set- tiple opportunities to put points Football Championship Subdivi- him. their worst performance on third tling for fi eld goals and it shows on the scoreboard. sion (FCS) in third down conver- “If they’ve done anything downs in their loss to JMU. Both as the ‘Cats have the second- “We moved the ball the sion percentage, converting 54.7 they’ve gotten better,” McDon- the pass defense and run defense most fourth down attempts in the whole game against them,” Mc- percent of its attempts. nell said. “Their receivers are all will be vital in forcing the Dukes Colonial Athletic Association Donnell said. “What we didn’t The Dukes were around getting the ball on third down. to punt often. (CAA) with 28. The Wildcats do is put points on the board in their average in their fi rst meet- [Even] their backs are getting With Schor’s dual-threat kicked two fi eld goals when they the red zone. We kicked threes ing with the WIldcats as they passes on third down. They ability, his array of receivers to had the ball inside JMU’s red instead of getting sevens.” went 7-13 on third downs. Ac- distribute the football to every- throw to and two dangerous run- zone in their 42-39 loss on Oct. cording to McDonnell, a major body.” ning backs in Khalid Abdullah 15. With the combination of the reason the Dukes are so hard to UNH has allowed their op- and Cardon Johnson, the Wild- fi eld goals and two failed fourth stop on third down is because of ponents to convert 36.4 percent cats will have their hands full on down attempts inside JMU’s 45- the various weapons junior quar- of their third down attempts so every down. Four Quarters Impact Player: Rick Holt UNH rushing attack JMU rushing attack The Wildcats’ success Dalton Crossan has been a man on a mission JMU has multiple weapons in the backfi eld, led against the James Madison rush- the last two weeks for the Wildcats. The senior run- by their senior running back Khalid Abdullah and ju- ing attack in their previous meet- ning back ran for 163 yards and a touchdown against nior Cardon Johnson. Running behind their veteran ing was in large part due to the Maine on Nov. 19 and 184 yards and two touchdowns offensive line that features two juniors and three se- play of junior defensive tackle in last week’s 64-21 fi rst-round win over Lehigh on niors, the backs were able to combine for 2,004 rush- Rick Holt. Holt had four tackles, Nov. 26. In the fi rst meeting with JMU Crossan was ing yards on the season. The duo was held to under one tackle for a loss and a forced held to a season-low 35-yards rushing by the Dukes 100-yards rushing by the Wildcats this season but the fumble that was recovered by but recorded two touchdowns, one rushing and one focus on the running backs allowed Schor to rush for freshman free safety Pop Lacey. receiving. If Trevor Knight is healthy enough to play 70 yards and a touchdown in the win. Holt, a Portsmouth, New Hamp- he’ll be a big addition to the running game as well. shire native, has quietly played JMU passing offense a large role in UNH’s vastly-im- UNH passing offense Schor was voted the CAA Offensive Player of proved run defense in 2016. Neil O’Connor recorded a season-high 10 recep- the Year after throwing for 2,026 yards and 18 touch- The Wildcats allowed the tions and 192 receiving yards in UNH’s 42-39 loss downs. The junior quarterback has an array of weap- most rushing yards per game, to JMU earlier this season. The sophomore receiver ons to help him out with his two running backs and 199.3, in the CAA last season is also coming off an extremely productive outing in wide receivers Brandon Ravenel, Terrence Alls and and rank third in the conference mester according to McDonnell. which he ripped through the Lehigh defense for seven Domo Taylor. Alls and Ravenel both hauled in two this season allowing 135.9 rush- “The thing that really makes catches, 172 yards and a touchdown. Whether it is touchdowns from Schor in their fi rst meeting with ing yards per game. Holt earned [Holt] go is that he’s a very senior Adam Riese or the sophomore Knight getting the Wildcats. Tight end Jonathan Kloosterman will a half-scholarship as a fresh- smart kid,” McDonnell said. the start at quarterback, O’Connor is expected to be also be an available target for Schor as he had to sit man and has earned himself a “He wants answers, he wants to highly targeted on Saturday. out the fi rst meeting with an injury. full scholarship starting next se- know what’s going on.”

Coach Mac’s Take: STATof theDAY TNH Picks “What you take away from [the last Consecutive points meeting] is that you can play with UNH scored in the Brian Dunn, Sports Editor: 35-21, JMU these guys... They [aren’t] walking on Zack Holler, Sports Editor: 31-27, JMU fourth quarter of Allie Bellucci, Executive Editor: 30-27, UNH water. We’ll show up and play against 27 its 42-39 loss to Ben Nawn, Staff Writer: 31-30, UNH them.” JMU on Oct. 15. Sam Rogers, Staff Writer: 31-29, UNH Head coach Sean McDonnell SportS Tnhdigital.com thursday, december 1, 2016 The New Hampshire

VOLLEYBALL America East invades Midwest Wildcats ride 10-match win streak into battle vs. No. 1 Nebraska

By SAM ROGERS STAFF WRITER

The 2016 America East Champions are headed to Lincoln to take on host Nebraska in the first round of the NCAA tourna- ment. UNH battles the Cornhusk- ers Friday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. UNH is riding a season-best 10 match win streak heading into the first round of tournament play. The Wildcats have also won five of their last six matches in straight sets. The ‘Cats are faced with the challenge of playing the defending national champions. The Corn- huskers are the number one seed in the country for a reason, notch- ing a 25-2 record. “We’re playing well, but we’re really excited to be play- ing at Nebraska,” head coach Jill Hirschinger said. “It’s going to be great playing in front of a big crowd, and it’s a once in a lifetime

VOLLEYBALL COURTESY OF PAIGE O’DONNELL continued on page 17 The Wildcats react to finding out they’ll face Nebraska in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, Dec. 2.

TRACK AND FIELD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Wildcats ready for season Three ‘Cats score in double - opener against Black Bears figures to lead UNH past Terriers By RYAN PAGLIARO By SAM ROGERS STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER

The starter pistol will fire its The Wildcats continue their first shot for the ‘Cats this Satur- winning streak, extending the day as they kick off the long in- mark to three games after a win door track and field season vs. over Boston University. In a close Maine. Both the men’s and wom- battle, the visiting ‘Cats outlasted en’s teams will look to continue on BU in a 59-51 victory. success from last outdoor season UNH has now improved its and from the long-distance run- record to 4-2 despite a 1-2 road ners who took to the cross-country record. The ‘Cats took down Bry- course this fall. ant University 62-60 and Wagner Placing second last indoor College 73-40 to start their win- and outdoor track season, the ning streak. women’s team will have plenty Three players were in dou- to work with this season. With 12 ble-figures Monday night against school records having been bro- the Terriers as UNH rallied from a ken last year and plenty of return- 16-9 first-quarter deficit. ers on the current roster along with Juniors Brittani Lai and Kat a strong freshmen class, it should Fogarty led the team in scoring, be another exciting year. notching 19 and 15 points respec- On the throwing side, Emily tively. Lai played all 40 minutes Wernig owns the school record in the game and both hit all six of in the discus and is the returning their free throws. America East champion from out- The transfers, Lai and Fogar- door track and field. After consis- ty have been surpassing all previ- tently bettering herself meet after ous expectations as Lai has estab- meet, her performance this indoor lished herself as the floor general season should be fun to watch. and has been the leading scorer in On the oval, many of the usu- several games this season. Fog- al suspects will be returning from arty’s soft touch around the basket outdoor and are expected to lay compliments the calm and col- down some fast times once again. lected guard play of Lai. Junior Elinor Purrier set the school “The play of [Lai] and [Fog- COURTESY OF ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS record in the 1,000-meter, mile CHINA WONG/ STAFF arty] hasn’t really surprised us,” Cassie Kruse and the ‘Cats will make their and also contributed in the school Carlie Pogue scored 13 points and grabbed a head coach Maureen Magarity indoor track season debut on Saturday. T&F continued on page 17 team-high eight rebounds in the 59-51 win. WBB continued on page 17