The Observer Volume VII, Issue 4 “Where the World Comes to Mind” December 13, 2000 HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! Holiday Semi-Formal By Ben DeGennaro The semester capstone for Some may have missed the “beer NHC’s Student Government tent,” but students were allowed to Association was the Holiday Semi- bring guests from off campus this Formal dance on Dec. 8. Last Friday year. was a magical evening of food, fun In previous years, students and dancing. Several committees, had been asked to bring a donation coordinated by SGA vice-president for the campus-wide food drive Nicole Sirote, organized the dance. sponsored by Campus Ministry. This dance is an annual event This year SGA sponsored a Toys- at NHC, giving students a chance for-Tots collection; NHC students to relax during the hectic end-of- were encouraged to bring a toy in semester workload. The dance was exchange for free admission to the held in the Small Gym from 8 p.m. dance. until midnight. Sirote and her teams In addition to toys, a sum of turned the gym into a Fantasea money was collected that will be theme, complete with lights, balloons used to purchase additional games, and sea creatures. The ultimate matchbox cars and Barbie dolls to decoration was the sand castle on make this holiday season a special the stage, surrounded by sand, one for many children. The toys beach pails and seaweed. raised for Toys-for-Tots will be These are some of the many toys that were donated for Toys-for-Tots Improvements to the dance donated before the holidays to local by the students of NHC (Photo by Andrea Hill). this year included a larger dance children. floor, which was appreciated by all. The launch of SNHU – virtually, anyway By Ben DeGennaro A website committee has It appears that the new With the creation of new With the transition of New been established and has met with website will be standardized. That academic programs and majors, the Hampshire College to Southern several firms who make web design is, each page will have a common construction and renovation of New Hampshire University well their business. A sample website for navigation bar, or a similar feature buildings on campus and the underway, changes have already SNHU has been uploaded to the so that the site will be user friendly website, SNHU has paved the way become apparent. In the admissions server and is available for viewing. and prevent someone from losing his/ into the 21st century. process, one of the first methods of Check it out at http://www.snhu.edu her way. exposure to a school is the website. or http://www.nhc.edu and click on New Hampshire College is no Southern New Hampshire exception. The NHC website will be University on the top right of the IN THIS ISSUE... redesigned and posted as the new screen. Campus Security Log...page 5 “U” emerges. With the input of faculty, The traditional site has staff, administration and students, the Profiles...page 6 become familiar to many students new SNHU website will be Backyard Treasures...page 7 who use its resources, including the functional and inviting. The website library and distance education. Since committee is taking a close look at Honors Column...page 8 the Distance Education department the sites of similar schools, including Voices and Faces...page 10 and 11 has purchased a new web-based the UNH system, Daniel Webster software package, it has changed College, Franklin Pierce and several Sex Jeopardy...page 13 the image that the website presents. other colleges. Gonzo...page 17 The Maintenance Department in conjunction with the New Hampshire College Observer has a customized recycling program. Just deposit your copy of The Observer in recycling bins located in the Student Center. Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 1 12/12/00, 3:01 AM Black December 13, 2000 The Observer The From the Editor’s Desk: Observer I can’t believe it, but it’s actually here – the last week of classes for the fall semester. It’s time to study for NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE finals and finish those last-minute projects. On behalf of The Observer staff, I’d like to wish all of you success on BOX 1084, 2500 N. River Rd. your finals and hope you enjoy your winter break. MANCHESTER, NH 03106 In this last issue of 2000, I’d like to recap what news The Observer has brought to NHC’s attention this (603) 645-9669 year. The name change was a big issue, as well as the construction on campus. Will the buildings ever be (603) 644-3149 www.nhcobserver.org finished? We’ll let you know. Who can forget the politics, especially the presidential election? Perhaps when this [email protected] issue is published, we’ll know what’s going to happen in Washington. STAFF In 2000 The Observer also brought you the news about the changes in the Learning Center, introductions to SGA president Sheri McCall and vice president of academic affairs Dr. D’Ann Campbell, information on Editor in Chief Radio NHC and much more. In 2001 our goal is to continue publishing a newspaper that is the student voice of Tara Cowdrey NHC and that the whole NHC community enjoys reading. As usual, if you have any suggestions or wish to publish an article, please let us know by e-mail or call us Managing Editor & and leave a message. Business Manager I’d like to say “good luck” to the women’s and men’s basketball teams, as well as to the hockey team Ben DeGennaro for the competitions over winter break. Even though I won’t be there, I’ll be rooting for you. Have a safe holiday and a fun New Year’s, and I hope to see all of you next semester. 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The the Mailroom or through the slot in the door at the student mailbox views published do not necessarily area in the Student Center across from the Bookstore. reflect the views of New Hampshire College. 2 Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 2 12/12/00, 2:54 AM The Observer December 13, 2000 In an attempt to publicize campus news to a Hospitality Student wider audience, The Observer has partnered with the Public Relations office to reprint excerpts from the Campus Weekly. Similarly, the Public Relations Association update office will also reprint selections from The Observer. By Matt Melvin Flu Shot Rescheduled On Friday, Nov. 10, the a dormitory hotel with cheap rates. Hospitality Student Association left We then stopped at the Gotham Bar The flu shot originally scheduled to be administered on on the New York City trip to see and Grill. The restaurant seated 150 Nov. 13 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 19 from the International Hotel/Motel & people by reservation only and the 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the downunder conference room of the Restaurant trade show. Joining us waiting list was usually about 20-25 Wellness Center. This shot is available to all who have previ- on the trip were Prof. William minutes every night. Mauro, an ously signed up. Petersen, advisor to the HSA, and assistant manager of the restaurant, Prof. Ravi Pandit. We were was kind enough to show us the fortunate to have accommodations layout of the restaurant as well as Angel Tree Program at the Hilton Towers. the kitchen. Upon leaving the We arrived in the Big Apple Gotham Bar and Grill, some of us The Angel Tree Program is sponsoring six organizations at 6:30 p.m. after a long van ride went to see the Empire State that support the less fortunate in the area. There are three trees and were eager to get settled and to Building. This site is one that with angel ornaments; one in Frost Hall near the SAS office, dine out. We had reservations at everyone should visit when they one in the library and one in the Webster Hall (graduate school) Tino’s, a full-service Italian come to New York because it is one lobby.