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. Associate Editor Geoff Morgan Tara Cowdrey Editor in Chief Advertising Staff Melissa Cowdrey Ben DeGennaro

News Editor Andrea Hill

A & E Editor Jennifer Baggett

Sports Editor Contributors Nick Coates

Copy Editor Noelle Bachand Shana Longey Brian Bates David Dunn Photograpy Editor Dena Duplessis Sharon Smith Charles Foster Brian Gagnon Layout Ben Peirce Tara Cowdrey Leah Robichaud Sara Scott Staff Writers Jonathon Splaine Katelyn Duggan Steve Fredrickson Matt Melvin Matt Theroux Mark Williams

Honors Correspondent Ryan Eberman

CSC Correspondent The Observer welcomes correspondence and articles from Jessica Brennan readers. Please include your name, address and daytime telephone number. Letters and articles are subject to condensation. Materials Advisor Quote of the Ausra Kubilius should be submitted on disk (will be returned upon request) with issue: one hard copy; please double-space and use Times New Roman Contributors font, 12 point. Please be sure to use Microsoft Word to ensure See box at right compatibility and faster processing. Letters must be signed.

The New Hampshire College “Reality is Our mailing address is: Observer is a news publication produced by New Hampshire College students and funded wrong. Dreams The Observer largely by the Student Government Box 1084 Association of the college. It is our are for real.” 2500 North River Rd. responsibility to inform the NHC community about events on and Manchester NH 03106 around our campus. The Observer will print any material found to be If you are on campus, drop letters and articles off at either factual and in good taste by the Tupac Shakur editorial staff of the paper. 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. It takes only four steps to give someone less fortunate restaurant with an exquisite menu. of the most breathtaking. Later we than you a brighter holiday: After dinner we toured the city, went went to Jekyll & Hyde for dessert, 1. Take an ornament. to the Rockefeller Center and also but we could not be seated because 2. Purchase a gift (approximately $20). stopped at a little café where we of our large number, so instead we 3. Wrap the gift and attach the top part of the ornament tag enjoyed dessert. decided to tour Central Park. securely to each package. On Saturday, we started the To start off our last day we 4. Bring gift(s) to the Career Development Center (Frost 6 or day off with a tour of the Four toured the Hilton Hotel. Then we 8) by Dec. 15 or Dec. 18 if it’s a fruit basket. Seasons Hotel on 57th Street. The went to the International Hotel/ It is our hope that all the members of the NHC commu- tour was given by Barbara Peru from Motel & Restaurant trade show, nity, including faculty, staff, students and friends, will feel as Sales and Marketing. The hotel had which consisted of four floors enthusiastic and generous as they have in the past. a contemporary theme, which featuring items ranging from became very apparent when we furniture to food. Toward the end entered the presidential suite located we all gathered for a group photo at On-Campus Recruiting on the 54th floor. The presidential the New Hampshire College booth. suite costs $10,000 a night and We then jumped in the vans and Check out the wide variety of companies on the Career people of fame like Jim Carey have departed for home. Development Center’s On-Campus Recruiting schedule on our stayed there. The suite was rich in This trip was a co-curricular website (www.nhc.edu/cdc/fallrecr.htm) or stop by our office décor and elegance; it also event that everyone enjoyed. We and pick up a copy. Be sure not to miss the resume deadline contained an unforgettable view, had 24 members of the HSA join us dates. The program will run through December 15, so whether which revealed such sights as the for the New York trip, and I cannot you have recently graduated, are graduating this winter or in Empire State Building and the wait to participate in this excursion May, check out these job opportunities now. Chrysler Building. The owner of the again. 370-room hotel is Ty Warner, who Now we are all looking employs 660 workers. The current forward to the Boston Trade show, Attention Resident Students value of the hotel is $160,000,000. which will take place sometime early After leaving the Four next year. Students who anticipate they will need accommodations Seasons we went to the Gershwin, during intersession must notify the Office of Residence Life. Please submit a request by Dec. 13. Request forms will be distributed by the RA to all undergraduate, culinary, ESL and graduate students. Additional forms are available in Residence Life. The intersession housing cost is $80 per week. Ap- proved preregistration will ensure that appropriate heat and hot water are operational in your living area. Students not receiv- ing appropriate approval may be billed an adminisrative hous- ing assessment and be asked to leave campus immediately. If you have any questions regarding registration, con- tact Paula Shapazian, Office of Residence Life, Chocorua Hall, Suite 3.

These members of the Hospitality Student Association enjoyed their trip to NYC (Photo provided by the HSA). Are Classes Cancelled?

To find out if classes are cancelled due to bad weather, listen to the following radio/TV stations: WBZ, WRKO, Chan- nel 7, WMUR-TV, WJYY, WNHI, WFEA, WZID, WQLL, WGIR, WKXL. Students may also call (603) 644-3133 or go to the NHC website: www.nhc.edu/cancellations to find out more about the status of classes.

3

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 3 12/12/00, 2:54 AM December 13, 2000 The Observer who flunked out after spending an longer period of time than they had average of 18 hours a day online. intended. The students who were The student talked about other prob- characterized as Internet-dependent CSC news lems he had, such as depression, spent an average of 229 minutes a missed classes, clashes with his par- day online for nonacademic reasons, By Jessica Brennan ents, and lack of sleep. compared with 73 minutes a day for “Interestingly, while he did other students, according to Ander- As the first semester is rapidly coming to an end, the Executive not know his next-door neighbors, son. Board of the Commuter Student Council of New Hampshire [he] drove to Tennessee, some 1900 Do certain types of people College would like to take this opportunity to wish each of you miles roundtrip to meet a women that tend to become Internet addicts? good luck on your final exams and a happy holiday season. he met during MUD conversations,” According to Anderson, “A dispro- says Anderson. portionate number of Internet de- In keeping with our goal of trying to make the commuter stu- “Students will always take pendents are found among the hard dents feel as though they too are a part of campus life, during advantage of things that make their science majors.” Of the 106 classi- the past semester CSC has sponsored events such as car lives more efficient,” is how Ander- fied as Internet dependents, 93 were washes in August and October, the Saturday Night Welcome son explains students’ readiness to men, and 76 percent of the depen- for new commuter students at orientation in September, an spend a lot of time online. “How- dents majored in chemistry, com- Autumn Picnic on the campus grounds in October, the Hallow- ever, sometimes they just lose track puter science, engineering, math, een Masquerade Party in the Last Chapter Pub in October, a of time, as anybody does. They physics, and computer science. trip to the Pumpkin Festival in Keene, N.H., also held in Octo- have more independence, there is “These types of students ber, and a Winter Wonderland Christmas Party in the Last Chap- nobody telling them when to do their tend to be more comfortable with ter Pub held in December. CSC has also hosted weekly meet- homework, or go to class, or go to the technology,” says Anderson, ings with guest speakers such as Dr. George Larkin, Vice-Presi- bed,” says Anderson. “and are less comfortable socially.” dent of Student Affairs at NHC/CSC Advisor, Mr. George From 1998-1999, Ander- In order to remedy this Miville, Director of Public Safety at NHC, and Dr. Richard son surveyed 1,300 students from problem, Anderson suggests that Gustafson, president of NHC. American International University, some schools look into a system in Black Hawk College, the New Jer- which students are granted a sort of Upcoming events CSC has planned for second semester in- sey Institute of Technology, debit system for Internet time. He is clude a Valentine’s Semiformal, to be held on Friday, Feb. 9 Rensselaer, Siena College, the State aware, however, that this may be from 8 p.m. to midnight in the Hospitality Ballroom, and a Spring University of New York campuses unpopular with many colleges. Picnic, to be held on Thursday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Albany and Buffalo, and the Uni- “Schools are trying to in- in the Quad. Look for more information on these events and versity of Ulster, in Northern Ireland crease access, not decrease it, and more to be posted in the coming weeks around campus or on (see survey results.) What he found they may look at this suggestion as our website, www.commuternhc.com. is that at least 10 percent of college a bigger problem than it’s worth.” students use the Internet to the ex- Anderson also applauds schools that We encourage you to attend our meetings, which are held ev- tent that it interferes with their grades, emphasize the importance of and ery Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Commuter Lounge. To contact their health, or their social lives, and reward students who get involved us, email us at [email protected], drop a note in our that the problem is not only limited in campus activities. suggestion box in the Commuter Lounge, or leave us a voicemail to science and engineering institu- Ball State grad Arcola at our NHC extension, 4026. tions. agrees. “I used to do so much my For his study, Anderson first couple years of school at night The CSC Executive Board looks forward to seeing you next used criteria from alcohol and drug intramurals, going to see local bands. semester! addiction, such as withdrawal from Then I just started sitting in front of other activities because of the ad- my computer screen,” Arcola said. diction, unsuccessful efforts to cut “It took me a while to snap out of down or quit, and a tendency to it.” Slaves to the Web: consume larger amounts over a Students becoming online addicts

Tribune Media Services

Robert Arcola says he paid campuses, which are updated in or- the price for his obsession with der to lure potential students by be- online comics. ing state-of-the-art. “I ended up dropping Meanwhile, students are classes my senior year because I encouraged to use campus email and would stay up until five in the morn- electronic research systems to their ing looking at comic Web sites,” says advantage. Even the media associ- Arcola, who graduated from Ball ates college students with living life State University in May. “I had to online, from a commercial showing take a couple classes in the summer a student ordering a car via his com- to make up for it. I felt pathetic.” puter, to Kozmo.com, which comes Arcola’s not alone. A recent close to eliminating any need to leave These were some of the decorations seen in the pub on Saturday study says that 10 percent of col- one’s dorm room. night at the CSC’s Holiday Party (Photo provided by Jessica lege students may spend too much Kenneth J. Anderson, a Brennan). time online, resulting in missed psychologist at Rensselaer Polytech- classes and social isolation. These nic Institute, in Troy, N.Y., decided results may seem to come as no sur- to conduct a study on how much prise. Much Internet and computer time college students spend online. technology is developed on college He had been counseling a student

4

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 4 12/12/00, 2:54 AM The Observer December 13, 2000 Campus Security Log

Compiled by Tara Cowdrey

The reports printed here have been selected from the Department of Public Safety’s records. All individuals and locations have been made anonymous for obvious reasons.

12/4/00 On the above date, an unknown individual approached a PSO and expressed his opinion about no guardrails around the rear of some buildings. The unknown individual stated he went in the gutter with his car but was able to get out. The individual was a visitor and not a student therefore no name was taken.

12/5/00 On the above date, a PSO heard a voice of someone whimpering in the hallway. The PSO went to the student’s aid and brought the student into the Public Safety office. The student had gotten their middle finger caught in the door. The student felt faint and dizzy so the student was sat down. The Wellness Center was called, but no one was available. The student was told to see the nurse, but instead was taken to see a doctor by a relative.

12/5/00 On the above date, a message was received that there was a fire on the library wall by the outdoor phones. Upon the PSO’s arrival it was observed that someone unknown has set fire to several advertising brochures, an area approximately 3’ by 3’ was in flames, proceeding up the exterior southwest wall of the library. It was extremely windy, fanning the flames to nearby brochures. A fire CAPE update extinguisher was taken from the Public Safety truck, and the fire was put down with chemical spray. Hot sparks from the fire burnt By Leah Robichaud a couple of holes. Even though the semester is winding down, that hasn’t stopped CAPE! On Nov. 9 through 12, the Executive Board and a few committee members attended NACA, a conference with other colleges from New England. The conference is designed for schools to share ideas 12/8/00 about programming on campus. It also serves as an “audition” for On the above date, a PSO saw an individual walk by with an open performers. We were able to watch comedians, bands and other beer. The PSO asked the individual to stop. He started to run but acts perform to see if we liked them enough to bring them to campus. tripped over his feet and dropped the beer. The individual stated CAPE also won four awards at NACA: Excellence in Programming he had no I.D. and did not live here. After a few minutes of trying 1999-2000, Best Poster Design by a student, Best Gimmick and to get a name or I.D., the PSO asked if he had a wallet. The Ryan Eberman was awarded Outstanding Leader for the state of New individual pulled one out and then he opened it; there in plain sight Hampshire. was a NHC I.D. The student showed several signs of being intoxicated such as blood-shot eyes, alcohol odor, unsteady balance We enjoyed a special edition of TGIF on Saturday, Dec. 2, so we and walked in a swaying manner. renamed it TGIS! Everyone enjoyed free Wendy’s food and the music of the cover band Even Tide. All the football fans watched the Patriots while enjoying free Chinese food, during Monday night football 12/9/00 on the Dec. 4. While working at the semi-formal, a PSO observed a couple of During finals our monthly committee has planned study breaks. Stop people helping another student in the far corner of the gym. The by the Pub on Dec. 19 and 20 to receive free food from the Backroom student was getting sick in the corner. The PSO gave the student a and to relieve a little stress. All of our committees are busy planning trashcan. The student was unresponsive to the PSO and only could for spring semester. Our Major Weekends committee has announced stand with the aid of the bleachers and trashcan. The student had that Winter Weekend will be Feb. 9 and 10. The theme of the weekend a strong odor of alcohol and had trouble talking and walking. The is “Positively Polar.” Our Travel and Rec committee is planning tons student was helped home by some friends. of things for spring semester, such as a Bruins game, Broadway show in New York City and even an overnight hiking trip! 12/11/00 If you have any ideas or suggestions, please contact us at On the above date, housekeeping called to report that someone [email protected] or at extension 9716. We are located behind the info had taken a white deer that was in a Christmas display outside of booth so stop by with your ideas! We meet every Monday in the Pub the pub. The deer is made out of white metal wire. There are at 6 p.m. New members are welcome! Good luck on your finals and Christmas lights wrapped around the metal frame. have a happy and safe holiday season! See you in 2001!

5

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 5 12/12/00, 2:54 AM December 13, 2000 The Observer FYI The man behind the Professor Carolyn counter Whitney rules! got a new twelve-week old puppy By Noelle Bachand named Thumper, which also takes up a lot of his time. By David Dunn “I love teenagers; I think Roy has taken a few they are great,” says Joe Roy when courses at the college and will I have yet to see NHC enjoying her time here and believes asked why he liked his job at NHC. continue to take more. He got his psychology professor Carolyn it is a good fit for her. Roy works in SAS. You will see job at NHC when his sister worked Whitney without a smile on her face. When asked what led her him every day behind the Student here. Joe loves his job. He likes And if I had to sum her up in one to psychology, she said she was Administrative Services counter the counter because he loves the word it would be “caring.” I have attracted to the subject since she first located in Frost Hall, a big smile on kids and loves to make people never met anyone more concerned took it in high school. It also went his face. laugh. He says, “I don’t care if for others. Instead of using her spare along well with English, as she was As I sat down with Roy in people are laughing at me, as long time to watch television, she invests double majoring in both subjects at the small office behind his desk, I as they are laughing.” He is in the it in volunteer work for local the time. She enjoys analyzing and glanced up and saw Disney World SAS office all summer long and says organizations. Rather than being discussing characters, plots and why paraphernalia everywhere. He it is even busier than in September happy with where she is in the world people do the things they do. explained that in Disney World and – May. and settling for what she has, she is Whitney was not sure that in all of Disney’s movies the Roy has many hobbies, always striving for more, always she was going to teach. For a while characters are always happy and chief among them making people believing she can be more involved she moved into research and thought that’s the feeling he has when he visits laugh. He does this with his smiles in some way. She states, “I believe she would leave teaching behind, but a Disney property: “happy.” He has and his great sense of humor. He on certain levels that we can have it what she truly enjoys is being able been to Orlando, believe it or not, loves movies and even has a bin full all, we just don’t have it all at the to do both. nine times. This surprised me of a variety of movies that he brings same time.” Whitney does much because we have something in into SAS and lets the other in the Whitney grew up and went volunteer work in her free time, for common. I have been to Disney office take them home to watch. He to school in Vermont. She attended there is always need in the world. World a number of times as a child, enjoys traveling. His two favorite various undergraduate schools and “Whether it’s working at the food and I have found it to be a very places are Disney World and New then settled in at the University of shelter or simply writing a grant for “happy” place, too! Orleans. He also enjoys camping, Vermont to earn her graduate a food shelter, I can take the skills Roy is a Manchester native. and he is a member of the Boston degree. Since then, she has lived in and gifts that I have and really He went to Central High School. He Museum while enjoying the Museum Cape Cod, Providence and a few channel them,” she said. lived in Goffstown for a bit, but of Science, too. towns in Connecticut. New ended up back in Manchester. He Joe Roy is currently in the Hampshire is new to her, but she has recently bought a new house SAS office all day Monday through says she likes what she has with his brother and spends most of Friday assisting the students of experienced to this point. No matter his time doing yard work and making NHC. Hopefully he will be here for where she lives, though, she will “I believe on it look good. A lot of his family is a while continuing to make people always be drawn to her roots in often at the house for dinner and smile and laugh and be of help to Vermont. certain levels holidays. He and his brother just many students. This is Whitney’s inaugural year at New Hampshire College. that we can She previously taught at Trinity College, but when the school was have it all...” forced to close due to financial problems, she had to move on. She teaches psychology, the area in which she has received her Ph.D. She teaches a challenging course in Art is another passion; she an interactive and fun way. I would has her own art studio. She does recommend Whitney to any student not spend as much time as she considering a psychology class. wishes she could on her art, but what When asked how she feels she does complete often goes for about NHC so far, her comments contributions and donations. were positive. She did note she was Working with the elderly is also a having some of the same troubles passion of hers. She has a 94-year- that a freshman might have in starting old neighbor that she is currently a new school. “It’s not that there helping with driving lessons in her are things that I necessarily dislike, quest to keep her ability to drive. but there are some daily hassles that When asked about what she come with being in a new is going to pursue in the future, she organization, which is the same for was not sure. She is keeping her students when they come to a new options open. But for now she place,” she said. As for what she remains as we want her: Professor likes about NHC, she said she was Carolyn Whitney, always with a impressed with the small community. smile on her face, always considering She also noted that the diversity of others, always trying to help, the student body, for a small college, employing her many skills to the is very impressive. Overall she is fullest extent.

6

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 6 12/12/00, 3:16 AM The Observer December 13, 2000 Sports Authority, Coach, Ashford headlines for the day. Click on the and Baccarat to suit your personal headline to get the full in-depth story. Backyard Treasures: taste. You can purchase goods such In need of a job? Y! as clothing, beauty products, Careers allows you to search through The Old Man of NH books, computers, electronics, a database with over a million jobs. music, sporting goods and video/ Want to know what is on DVD equipment. And with the television tonight or maybe chat with By Sharon Smith Christmas season approaching, a famous star? Broadcast Events Yahoo! features a special section for gives you easy access to the night’s Riddle time! Try to guess who this person is. His face can be seen on the holiday shopper. The list line-up. Inside Yahoo! consists of most every highway sign in New Hampshire, his likeness can be found continues under shopping, with movie reviews, Fantasy Hockey, ask in any coin collector’s collection, he lives in Franconia Notch, and his options such as auctions, classifieds the experts for advice or maybe give existence has been cherished since the time of the Native Americans. and traveling. someone advice, and many Okay, time’s up, the answer is The Old Man of the Mountain. Yahoo! can make it interactive games such as bingo, personal. You can create your own cribbage, spades and dominoes. This granite profile is located on the southeast side of Profile Mountain address book, keep track of your Local Yahoo! allows you to in Franconia Notch State Park, right beside Cannon Mountain. For hectic schedule on your very own locate cities around the world. For more than one hundred years, Great Stone Face (another name for the Yahoo! calendar or download example, by clicking on Boston, you profile) has been visited by tourists from all over the world, and has photos into your photo album to would become linked to the news, become the official symbol of New Hampshire. keep your memories vivid. politics, traffic, sports, classifieds, Maybe you want to coupons, television, movies, Geologists explain that the Old Man was created as a result of the connect with others around the restaurants, event guides, lodging, melting and slipping away action of the ice covering that topped the world. Yahoo! contains its own chat travel, weather, maps, yellow pages, Franconia Mountains at the end of the glacial period. Because of the rooms, clubs, email, a for-kids-only plus more in the Boston area. action of the frost and ice, the crevices and shifting of certain rocks section and people searches. Yahoo! is easy to use, like and ledges created the famous profile we see today. It is estimated that Interested in what is going most search engines. Give it a try. The Old Man of the Mountain was finally formed during the latter part on in the world today? In The News You may find yourself a new best of the post glacial period, from 2,000 to 10,000 years ago. gives you a brief look at the top friend on the web.

The Old Man sits about 1200 feet above Profile Lake. It is made up of five layers of granite ledge, one above the other. Of these five layers one forms the chin, another the upper lip, a third the nose and two The dreaded week: Tips layers make up the forehead. The profile has been measured as being forty feet and five inches in height. for doing well There is a vast historical background surrounding this mass of granite. Centuries ago, the Native Americans saw the Old Man as a guardian, By Katelyn Duggan and they worshipped him. Many historical figures visited the site, such as Daniel Webster who said, “Men hang out their signs indicative of Finals week is here. As well on finals, no matter what anyone their respective trades; shoe makers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers doors start slamming and quiet hours says. Your brain will not be able to a monster watch, and the dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but up in the take over the dorms, the days go absorb all the information, and most Mountains of New Hampshire, God Almighty has hung out a sign to by faster and faster, and exams likely you will be stressed, miserable, show that there He makes men.” come closer and closer. Here are and once that test is placed in front some tips on how to be prepared of you, your mind will go blank. Though formed completely naturally, The Old Man of the Mountain and do well on your finals. Another tip that many has had some un-natural help in its preservation. Back as early as First, find a quiet place to students often forget is ask for help. 1875, mountain climbers notified the authorities that the profile was at study that is free from distractions There are many services available risk of falling apart because of the harsh winter snows and frosts. In and temptations; the school library, to students, and many people who 1858, major repairs were made with chains being added to help support an empty classroom, your lounge, are willing to help. There are tutoring the ledges’ massive weight. or even the public library, which has sessions available extensively during access to many other sources of finals week. There is also the Office The Old Man can be best seen when traveling southbound on Route information that may be of service of Learner Services. This office has 93. There are several designated viewing areas located throughout to you. These places will allow you tutoring by faculty and peers, Franconia Notch State Park. to focus on what you need to learn individually or in a group. They also and not on what that girl/boy is have supplemental labs, study skills wearing. Second, make sure you instruction, writing assistance and know exactly what you need to academic counseling. For Can you…Yahoo! know for the final, so as not to information, help with studying, or clutter your brain with unnecessary to ask questions, contact Lori information. Ask your professor DeConinck in the Learner Services By Jennifer Baggett what chapters/sections will be on the office at ext. 2015. final. Third, take advantage of the Follow these tips and take As stated in their description In this age of technology, 24-hour quiet hours. Your dorm advantage of the services, and finals of services, the search engine many college students use the room may be the best place for you will be that much easier. Your stress Yahoo! “currently provides users Internet as a source of information to soak up information. If necessary, level will be down, and you will leave with access to a rich collection of for homework assignments. When make a plan with your roommate to for winter break relaxed and not on-line resources, including various searching the World Wide Web for be able to have a set “study time.” worrying about whether or not you communication tools, online forums, data, you may have used a search Fourth, DO NOT CRAM! passed that final. shopping services, personalized engine to aid you in finding material. Cramming will not help you to do Have you ever looked content and branded programming further into what other features a through its network of properties.” search engine has? Maybe you Did someone say shopping? should. You may be amazed at Yahoo! Shopping contains what you find. thousands of stores such as The

7

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 7 12/12/00, 3:16 AM December 13, 2000 The Observer Off-campus vs. on- Honors Column: campus jobs Model United Nations: A fun

By Katelyn Duggan and exciting experience

College students’ pockets an on-campus job. These jobs entail are often known to be quite empty. working at SAS, the financial aid By Ryan Eberman As the first week’s money begins to office, annual appeal, admission, wind down and they reach in their athletics, food service, mail room or “Model United Nations presents an interesting learning opportunity,” pockets and pull out nothing but an public safety. There are many other notes senior communication major, Ben Peirce. empty gum wrapper and some lint, jobs available as well. That list can many students begin to scrounge for be attained in the financial aid office. While classes are currently winding down, the Model United Nations a job. However, these on-campus course is headed into full swing. Twelve New Hampshire College Off-campus jobs are often jobs are often limited to work-study students will travel to New York City and stay at the Grand Hyatt the best way to go. Off-campus jobs students. So where does that leave Hotel so that they may participate in the National Model United Nations often provide experience in your those students who are on payroll? Conference from April 9 to April 14. major, and they also offer a much There are a few jobs that hire payroll larger amount of money. There is students, but not many. These on- In the meantime, the students will be preparing for their participation in also any job at a local mall or store. campus jobs also have a very low the conference. Currently, they are studying United Nations procedures These jobs will often pay between pay rate. On-campus jobs pay only and terminology. As the course progresses, students will be required $7-$10 an hour. This extra cash can $5.15 an hour to begin with. to participate in a simulation. Each student will conduct extensive be used for numerous things that are Although the pay might be low, it is research on a selected country which they represent in order to ensure “vital” to a college student. a job that allows you to have a little that they are prepared to participate in April. The course is student- However, some students do extra cash. If you are interested in designed, under the guidance of Honors Program Director Dr. Julianne not have the luxury of having a car an on-campus job, you can check Cooper with the help of current and past Model United Nations on campus and therefore have no out the financial aid office for the list students. way to get to that job every day. For of jobs available. those students, there is the option of Just a few weeks ago, the class was notified that they would be representing the United Arab Emirates. During the course’s first year of existence, former NHC student Najla Rabee was a participant. Rabee is from the United Arab Emirates and hopes to be assisting current students in the course to better understand the social values and practices of her heritage. This first-hand experience and knowledge Visit The Observer online at are essential in ensuring that current students have a strong grasp of the www.nhcobserver.org. material, which enhances their performance during the conference. At the conference, students attend meetings pertaining to the specific committee for which they have extensively prepared. The conference presents participants with three topics that change each year. Students are required to participate in the writing of resolutions based upon the United Arab Emirates’ stand in order to create solutions for each of the three topics.

The course is currently in its third year and provides students with a unique experience. Peirce says, “The course teaches us to think on our ‘TIS THE SEASON feet and to be prepared in unpredictable situations.” In past years NHC has represented countries such as Turkey, Afghanistan and Eritrea. The course is open to all students during any of their four A VOCAL CONCERT years. OF SEASONAL MUSIC

Featuring the debut of THE NEW “U” SINGERS Happy Holidays from Student Administrative Services! Of NHC/Southern New Hampshire University Spring 2001 schedules are ready now! Peter J. Bridges, Director The Spring 2001 payment deadline is December 15.

Friday, December 15th For paid accounts with an on-campus mailbox, your official class 8 P.M. schedules will be mailed to you on-campus. AV Studio For paid accounts without an on-campus mailbox, pick up your New Hampshire College official class schedule at SAS. Manchester, NH If your account is not paid and you need assistance calculating the amount you owe, stop by SAS as soon as possible. Be prepared to For information call 491-9038 make payment. E-mail: [email protected] Don’t delay! You need to do this now to allow processing time of your official class schedule. Thank you!

8

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 8 12/12/00, 3:29 AM The Observer December 13, 2000 Anger: A knife that cuts Rivals turned allies

both ways By Sara Scott the “Type III” category, who attempt By Geoff Morgan to lay blame for anything on anyone As a member of the for the boys’ basketball position at other than themselves. women’s basketball team at New Plymouth but was turned down. He What happens when people The “Type IV” personality Hampshire College, I am often in and had never had an interest in coaching gather in order to discuss the various frequently experiences illness or out of the office that is occupied by girls, but figured he could give the ways in which emotion seems to other forms of physical discomfort all three coaches. Usually, I am in open position “a shot.” He got the affect their daily lives? What happens as a result of constant underlying there to talk to one of them about job at Plymouth coaching the girls’ when the subject of the conversation frustrations. improvements needed or jobs well team and never looked back. “Girls is that blackest of emotions, anger, Then there are the “Type V” done. Whatever the reason, I have work harder. In boys’ sports you in particular? What you might get is people who, when angered, tend to come to notice a great deal of have to deal with their levels of something similar to what occurred sulk or play cruel tricks on others. differences among the coaches’ testosterone,” says Wood. “Girls one evening this semester at 8 p.m. These people often express their desks. A photo highlighting Coach, just all in all work harder. You don’t in the conference room of anger through sarcasm or by Chris Wood’s desk is one of the have to make everything a life or Washington Hall. There, Jet directing snide remarks to objects that seems to catch my eye death situation like you do with Goldberg, the Coordinator of companions. most often. Performing a sort of boys. If you just sit down and Counseling Services at NHC, stood As it turns out, exhibiting human pyramid, the Plymouth State explain what you want and how you before a small assembly of students any of these symptoms indicates that High School girls’ basketball team want it done, they will give it to you.” and began her seminar on anger you have at least some difficulty in posed for the picture that stands out management. dealing with your emotions. Rather even more than all the recruiting Goldberg started by asking than attempting to deal with your folders and game tapes. I must look the members of her audience to anger in an appropriate manner, such at that team picture every time I define the sensation of anger as best as recognizing the source of your enter the office. It reminds me of as they could. Instead of defining the annoyance and doing something to when I first met Wood many years term, however, a few students chose resolve the situation, you allow your ago when he coached against my to describe the personal symptoms feelings to fester inside of you until team from Laconia, New of their rage. Responses varied from you suddenly find yourself in one of Hampshire. I remembered most of “I get real quiet” to “when I’m angry, the above five categories. the girls on his team, and it often I feel like breaking things.” In the Why does this happen? brought back memories of our end, Goldberg explained anger as a Probably because, as Goldberg games. I always thought of us being wonderful tool allowing for people said, society gives us the false hometown rivals; never did I think to amend injustices and to make impression that anger is a terrible of us as one day working together changes in their lives whenever thing. We are taught from a young as a team. Assistant Coach Chris Wood has necessary, and yet she warned that age that we must never allow our Wood is the assistant had a long history of coaching, it could just as easily get out of hand anger to show, and this tends to basketball coach at NHC. Going including the Plymouth State High and affect things in a harmful way. cause us problems later. into his second season, he is very School team (Photo by Tom “Too many of us grow up in In addition to handing out happy. Before his job here, he led a McDermott). questionnaires and informational families where we’re told not to be life full of various coaching positions flyers, Goldberg illustrated the angry. It’s okay for parents to get in New Hampshire. This included different ways people exhibit anger angry with their kids, but not the two years of track and field, three by showing segments of such well- other way around. We do get this years of soccer and thirteen years known films as Sleeping With the message that anger is bad. But if we of basketball. While having three When asked about what Enemy, Pretty Woman, 10 Things pretend not to be angry,” continued part-time positions at local high helped him become the college I Hate About You and My Best Goldberg, “if we don’t allow schools and junior high schools, he coach he is today, he replied, Friend’s Wedding. She then ourselves to be angry, it comes out taught Special Education for “Networking helped me to receive explained that certain types of in very unhealthy ways.” Plymouth High School. When in the this position.” He also talked about personalities tend to express their In order to prevent this from off-season or summer, he worked why he respects women’s basketball frustrations in five different ways. happening, she suggested to those for his father as a full-time land so much. “It is much more Those who fit under the in attendance that they keep an surveyor. fundamentally sound than men’s category of “Type I” tend to try to “anger journal” in which they could Wood was born in Melrose, basketball,” he said. “You have to conceal their anger until it builds up record the specific instances that Massachusetts, on May 12, 1966. be a better skilled player to play at to the point where they experience seemed to spark their tempers. Over He moved to Mannheim, Germany, the higher levels in women’s verbal and/or physical explosions. time, they would begin to notice a and lived there for three years with basketball.” Although he is happy People belonging to the pattern developing. The catalysts for his parents, brother, Matt, and sister, with his career now, he would like “Type II” classification often feel their reactions of anger would then Steph. Then his family made their to see himself as a head coach for a depressed, helpless or inadequate. become obvious, factors such as way to Laconia. Within two more Division 1 team in five to ten years. Goldberg paused here to point out being lied to or let down by friends. years the family found a home in A few years ago, when I a commonly held misconception “If you discover that Meredith, the town directly north of was starting to make my decision concerning those who succumb to someone disagreeing with you Laconia. He attended the Inter- about playing college basketball, I depression. “A lot of people think makes you angry, then really notice Lakes school system and then never would have thought that Wood that depression is nothing more than what you’re thinking,” said moved on to Plymouth State would be a part of that decision. a state of sadness. What they don’t Goldberg. “Perhaps you get angry College, where he received a degree Although now we are rooting for the realize is that depression is really because you think they think you’re in physical education while minoring same team, we still enjoy giving each anger turned inwards,” she said. stupid. Realize that the person is in social science and coaching. After other a hard time abut our rivalries When people become merely expressing a difference in graduating in 1988, he started his in the past. Not only do I encourage obsessed with their inabilities or opinion, and you may not get angry career as a coach and teacher. everyone at NHC to take the time shortcomings, real or imagined, what after all. Since he was thirteen years to get to know Coach Wood as the they’re really experiencing is anger “Anger,” she went on to say, old, Wood knew he wanted to incredible person he is, I encourage as a result of their own perceived “is triggered by our thinking. We become a coach. Although he them to witness his superb coaching inadequacies. These people are in can’t change anger. We can’t control coached boys in soccer, he applied skills at our games this season. sharp contrast with candidates for it. But we can change how we think.”

9

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 9 12/12/00, 3:17 AM December 13, 2000 The Observer VOICES AND FACES

What is your New Year’s resolution?

By Andrea Hill

Jill McKenzie Nicole Gordon Seniors Psychology Majors “To stop procrastinating and actually do some work right before we graduate.”

Paul Merritt Junior Business Administration Major “To save more money.”

Tim Lee Ryan Chartrand Junior Senior Business Admin. Major Sport Management Major “To find the one “Stop being a player. By the who completes me.” way, I’m single.”

Rio Rumawas Christine Mandeville Sophomore Freshman Marketing Major Business Administration Major “Find something new that I can enjoy.” “Give up driving to Mass every day.”

10

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 10 12/12/00, 2:56 AM Black The Observer December 13, 2000

Matt Repeta Leah Robichaud Sophomore Senior Public Relations Travel Management Major “To stop smoking butts.” “I don’t make New Year’s resolutions!”

Ami Palluto Dana Dubiel Erin Driscoll Kerri Vigilo Junior Junior Junior Junior Com. Major Com. Major Marketing Major Fashion Merch. Major “To go on a date with that ‘WANNABE PLAYER’ WE FEEL BAD FOR.”

Kartik Padmanabhan Tyler Heilhecker Senior Junior Psychology Major European History Major “To exercise more.” “Resolution is to stop smoking cigarettes.”

11

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 11 12/12/00, 2:57 AM Black December 13, 2000 The Observer ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT The New “U” Singers debut

By Melissa Cowdrey

Friday, Dec. 15, is Reading will be performed by Abbey Day for New Hampshire College McDonald and Eric Snyder and students. Of course you should Tara Lenihan and Bridges. There spend all day studying for finals, but will also be a very special in the evening you should take a performance by the one and only break. You should meet with some Santa. The New “U” Singers are friends and listen to some sounds of very much looking forward to their the season to help you get first performance. unstressed. I’m not talking about The singers in the group love the kind of music you pop into a CD to sing and were excited about player; I’m talking about the best having a chance to do so. Some of kind. LIVE! the group members said why they On the 15th, in the AV joined the group. Dr. Susan Youngs, Studio, the New “U” Singers of an assistant professor in the English NHC/Southern New Hampshire department, said, “I love to sing, and University will present their debut I was very glad there’s finally an performance. The group consists of opportunity to do so on campus.” students, faculty and staff of NHC. Darling, a student at NHC agreed. The director of the group, Peter J. “I hadn’t been able to sing in a group Bridges, comes from Notre Dame for a year. I was excited we had a College. He is also helping the chorus on campus,” she said. Drama Club with their musical Snyder, another student at NHC, accompaniment in their spring said, “I joined the group to have the This castle was one of the decorations featured at last semester performance of ‘You’re a opportunity to keep singing. After Friday’s Fantasea Semi-formal dance (Photo provided by Good Man, Charlie Brown.’ singing all through high school, I Nicole Sirote). The holiday concert will needed a place to use my voice.” begin at 8 p.m. There will be many If you love to sing and want choir songs, sing-a-longs and solos. to join the group, it’s never too late. Some choir songs include ‘Carol, You can call 491-9038 for Singers, Carol’, ‘Grown Up information or show up to a choral Christmas List’, and ‘Do You Hear rehearsal every Tuesday in the AV What I Hear.’ Sing-a-long songs Studio, at 11 a.m. include ‘Rudolph,’ ‘Angels We Hope to see you, your SUBMIT AN ARTS & Have Heard,’ and ‘Silent Night.’ friends and family at the performance Rachel Marotta, Lisa Sessions, on Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. Happy Katie Darling, and Tara Lenihan will Holidays! perform solo performances. Duets ENTERTAINMENT

ARTICLE TO THE

OBSERVER AND IT THE OBSERVER ARTICLE COULD BE PRINTED DEADLINES Issue 5 - January 30, 2001 Issue 6 - February 20, 2001 HERE! Issue 7 - March 27, 2001 Issue 8 - April 24, 2001

12

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 12 12/12/00, 2:58 AM The Observer December 13, 2000

contestants, however, Sex Jeopardy to teams three and four: Horbal and had four teams of two students Lapointe, and Jones and Warenda. representing each of Washington’s With new categories including teen four floors. The teams consisted of pregnancy, toys, sexual facts, and Mike Tatu and Jay Morneau, STD’s and AIDS, the two teams Sandra Lobel and Matt Sharpe, were fairly close until the final round. Mike Horbal and Jesse Lapointe, Before the final question, however, and Mike Jones and Jeff Warenda team four’s lead was made even from the first, second, third and more substantial after being granted fourth floors respectively. Equipped an extra 2025 points for that floor’s with electronic buzzers and seated amazing effort in donating most of at tables to either side of host Mike the canned goods such as Bolduc, the contestants chose from Spaghettios and peanut butter that categories such as www.trojan.com, were collected for a worthy cause. protection, sex and the headlines, At this time, each team was and anatomy for points. Roger asked to wager a certain number of Caramanica and Kristen Keyes points, and then the contestants set constituted a panel of judges that about trying to name as many decided the legitimacy of the different types of condoms as they players’ responses, while Kimmy could. Incredibly, both teams three Dunkley kept track of the scores. and four managed to name six brands Will Goulet provided music for the of condoms to earn 1,000 and 1,500 event, and Mike Keister served as points. In the end, team four swept a general announcer, reading off the the game with a total of 4,350 points. names of winners of raffle prizes Teams three and one scored 2,025 from the audience and keeping and 925 points respectively, while everyone excited during the show. team two made even team one look T-shirts and scratch tickets were good with a score of negative 3,950. only two of the prizes awarded to All told, Sex Jeopardy was people throughout the event. Sex a stimulating, err…refreshing event Jeopardy even had its own Vanna that everybody seemed to enjoy. — Vanna Red, to be exact, in McLeod and Davidson, along with Davidson. Steph Serewicz and the other organizers, did an excellent resident director Chris Clifford also job of creating a supervised played active roles in the evening’s environment in which the members proceedings. of the audience could win free prizes During the second round, it and go wild — and in providing a became clear that the true contest good time for everyone. between teams would come down

Mike Bolduc was the host of Sex Jeopardy held in the first floor conference room of Washington Hall (Photo by Geoff Morgan). Fourth floor scores on Sex Jeopardy

By Geoff Morgan Jamie Davidson portrays Vanna Red in Wash- ington Hall’s version of Sex Jeopardy (Photo What would Alex Trebek kid, he would have sat down to by Geoff Morgan). have said if he had been standing in watch and enjoy an event that the conference room of NHC’s several students, Kari McLeod and Washington Hall last Wednesday Jamie Davidson foremost among Dec. 6, at 9 p.m.? It’s possible that, them, worked so diligently to plan, as a long line of students filed in advertise and execute. Most likely, through a single door under the Trebek would have laughed and encouragement and wild cheers of shouted as loudly as the student next scores of their peers proudly to him as he beheld the hilariously displaying posters emblazoned with raucous spectacle that was Sex anatomically correct artwork, the Jeopardy. man would have had a tough time The event was structured keeping his eyes from bulging out of similarly to the popular TV game their sockets. Or perhaps he would show, with resident assistants and have merely shaken his head and directors assuming all managerial http://www.nhc.edu/radionhc smiled. Perhaps, just like any college positions. Instead of three

13

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 13 12/12/00, 2:58 AM December 13, 2000 The Observer Horoscopes

Tribune Media Services

Aries (March 21-April 19) — The better you are at solving problems, the more fun you’ll have. You’re a pretty good do-it-yourselfer, so how hard can it be? Well, just know that if plumbing or electricity’s involved, it’s wise to do it by the book.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — You should emerge from this phase in a better place than you were before. You might even have new skills that you can use to increase your income. Head off in that direction.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) — You might know what you want to do, but you can’t afford it. Talk a partner or roommate into going along with your scheme. Be nice. Also, be willing to sell or trade.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) — There’s way too much for one person to do in a measly 24 hours. Since you’re already overwhelmed, offer to help a friend. If you do something nice for somebody else, the favor may be reciprocated.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You’re lucky in love. That’s the good news. The bad news is that you could get distracted and forget to do something important. The person who needs it could catch you flirting with your sweetheart. This could lead to trouble, so beware.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Extra work should bring in extra money, and put you in the middle of the action. But did you mean to go without lunch on purpose? Well, then, don’t.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — You’re very smart, and that’s wonderful. You’re mastering new skills, and they make you look good. Sometimes you’re shy, but you’re not self-conscious now. You’re more interested in what you’re doing, and it shows. Go for the gold!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — You’ll find things get easier soon. In the meantime, let someone know you really meant what you said. If you don’t, the other person may think they can walk all over you. And that would be ridiculous.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You and your partner need to have a serious conversation. You have to figure out how much you have to spend, and roughly what you’ll get with it. You start out with quite different ideas, but that’s okay. It’s probably not the first time.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You may be drowning in paperwork. Trouble is, you can’t just light a match to it. There’s something important in there, mixed up with the garbage. So be thorough. You’ll feel great when it’s done.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — You start out lucky and charming. Keep pestering until you get your point across. And don’t procrastinate; write letters and make phone calls. Later, you may want to get involved in a whole new project. Make room for it!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — You’d just as soon avoid attention, but that might be difficult. Everybody seems to need something only you can provide. They’re involved in their own agendas, however. Practice serving, while being invisible.

NHC SPECIALS Now Hiring Delivery Drivers Earn $12+ Per Hour

One 14” Large Pizza With One Topping, Breadsticks One 14” Large 3 Large 1 Topping & a 2- One Topping Pizza Pizzas Liter of Coca-Cola $6.99 $19.99 $12.99 AVAILABLE IN THIN OR ORIGINAL AVAILABLE IN THIN OR ORIGINAL AVAILABLE IN THIN OR ORIGINAL CRUST. CRUST. Limited Delivery Area. Expires CRUST. Limited Delivery Area. Expires Limited Delivery Area. Expires 12/31/00. Not 12/31/00. Not valid with any other of- 12/31/00. Not valid with any other offer. valid with any other offer. Valid only at par- fer. Valid only at participating Valid only at participating ticipating locations. Customer pays all appli- locations.Customer pays all applicable locations.Customer pays all applicable cable sales tax. Additional toppings extra. sales tax. Additional toppings extra. sales tax. Additional toppings extra. Call 641-3600 for Fast, Free Delivery! Open Until 1 a.m. Sunday - Thursday & 2 a.m. Friday & Saturday

14

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 14 12/12/00, 2:58 AM The Observer December 13, 2000 CREATIVITY PAGE The Demon Song

By Geoff Morgan

“To whom shall I become couple holding hands. side. So fascinated was she by the unfortunately, hit a sizeable rock at an apprentice, Heraad?” Their eyes widened in horror sight of the flying Sentinel officers the same instant, and before Lynn Lynn knew by the sound of when they saw her coming, and they that she forgot all about her speedy realized what was going on, she was her voice that she was failing to dove to either side at the last descent into the street. People gliding through the air with her bike conceal her rising excitement. To moment before Lynn, laughing aloud, raised their arms protectively before trailing after. The back of her head think that she, only nineteen, would plowed on. She was around another their faces when they saw she was smacked into the street curb, become a full-fledged Sentinel within bend in a matter of moments, too not going to stop. sending her world spinning into one more year. Nothing like this had quickly to offer even a shrug of Lynn cried out in surprise as darkness. Her last conscious thought happened to anyone before, she apology. These were called “bike she instinctively locked up both before she blacked out was that at knew. No one had ever skipped a trails” for a reason though, and she brakes, leaning back as far as she least she hadn’t felt the pain. year of basic training before moving refused to allow her conscience to could to avoid being thrown from on to the final stage of development. bother her. If she were a Sentinel, the seat of the bike. She Editors’ Note: The Demon Song No one, that is, before her. she would have had half a mind to overcompensated, though, and the will be serialized in each issue “I’ll give you three guesses,” chase them off the path with her stun- front tire of the bicycle lifted off of throughout the academic year. the trainer said with a smile, and the blaster. Of course, Lynn was not a the ground. The rear tire, truth hit her with the force of an Sentinel — not quite yet — and electric shock. therefore had no stun-blaster. A “Kendel Sampson,” she wistful smile appeared on her face groaned, and Heraad nodded his as she told herself that some things By Dena Duplessis head. would have to wait. The implications of such a She was forced to abandon When a person gives themself partnership fell over her like a death her wishful thinking as she neared a To another one shroud, and she let her face drop clearing up ahead, for she was It’s to be suspected into her hands. Heraad’s quiet rapidly approaching a familiar That they are completely done laughter did nothing to improve her intersection. She veered to the right suddenly foul mood. after making sure that the trails were Done with messing around “Kendel’s a decent fellow, clear and continued along this new Done with all that stuff Lynn, despite the impression he course for the remainder of her ride. I suspect one other person might have given you today. He’s a There came the distant Should always be enough considerate young man, and I’m sounds of the blaring of horns and sure the two of you will get along the shouts of a sea of pedestrians, However wrong I am and she knew that she was nearing just fine.” Those are my beliefs the city street straight ahead. The Lynn opened her mouth and So once those two are together shook her head in protest, but forest ceiling began to thin, revealing Neither cheats and leaves before she could utter a single word the towering forms of office buildings in her defense, the locker room and extravagant hotels. She glanced So now that I am with you doors burst open with a bang. up in time to see a monorail train I hope it all holds true Through those doors rushed a crowd passing overhead. Its powerful Because you are my best friend of pushing and shoving trainees, all thrusters roared a challenge to gravity racing toward their lockers in their as the shuttle raced up a sharp incline And I care about you haste to head home. She watched and disappeared through a square- with indifference as the men filed shaped opening in a nearby building. Now we are over over to the right side of the room. Transportation for the You just told me so Sampson was the last in line, and it privileged class, Lynn thought with And I’ve never felt this bad was obvious to her as she followed a shake of her head. Truly she pitied Never felt so low his progress that he was avoiding her those unlucky enough to be stuck in gaze. With a rueful shake of her a box on a fine day like this. All So I can’t believe this head, Lynn turned to regard Heraad thoughts of pity were abandoned just I thought you really cared Sharpe once more, but her friend as the walls of trees to either side of And now that I have lost you and former mentor was gone. her vanished, and she found herself I am really scared Sunlight filtered through the riding down a hill toward the street. green leaves of trees, clinging to Mobs of pedestrians walked down But you still talk to me branches that reached for each other the lanes marked solely for their And assure me you’re there from either side of the broad biking benefit. Cars and buses hovered You told me I am your best friend here trail. The light flashed against Lynn’s along inches above the surface of the And that you really care face as she rode underneath the magnetic road, laden with impatient forest canopy. Birds sang their commuters anxious to get wherever So I said the same songs, and squirrels skittered across they needed to be. In their midst, ‘Cause I feel that way the dirt path. Smiling with zipping in and out of traffic, were the Just know that I think about you exhilaration, Lynn leaned forward speeding Sentinel gliders. Every single day and pumped her muscular legs faster. She marveled at the sight of She careened through the park on those sleek vehicles as they And know that I am sorry her bicycle, just like she did every screamed past her widening eyes. For all the things gone wrong day after training, and nearly laid the They looked like diving falcons as But I’m glad they happened bike down as she zoomed around a they soared through the air, their ‘Cause we’re right where we belong bend to encounter a smiling young stabilizing wings angled out to either

15

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 15 12/12/00, 2:58 AM The Observer December 13, 2000 OPINION Editors’ Note: Students’ opinions are accepted to be published on the opinion page, yet they do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial staff. If anyone would like to write about his/ Good News: her religious beliefs, that will also be accepted for publication on this page. The reason for the season

A scourge on the body By Mark Williams “And the angel said to them, ‘Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you politic good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. By Steve Fredrickson And this will be a sign to you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.’” (Luke 2:10-12) On Nov. 7, the people of only served to add volatility to the our great nation — at least half of electoral process by posing, in effect, In this season, we are all busy with the holidays and finishing up another them anyway — went to the polls as the anti-candidate. It was a semester. But the busy times are the ones when we most need comfort to decide who would lead this protest appeal that many leftists and guidance. The story of Jesus’ birth is one we have all heard many country as our next president. As I found hard to resist. In the process, times, but I think that it is important to remember that this holiday season write this nearly a month later, the the Green party managed to make a would not exist except for the celebration of our God made man for the election results still remain uncertain, mockery of third-party politics, salvation of our souls. For this reason, I will recount the birth of Christ with Gore refusing to concede the which in the past had been known found in the gospel of Matthew. presidency over contested ballots. for substance over style. While the While Bush may prove to be Bush and Gore campaigns were Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother victorious, the aftermath that arguably more concerned with style, Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she followed Super Tuesday has left a Nader’s platform lacked substance. was found to be with Child of the Holy Spirit; and her husband, Joseph, largely apathetic public in turmoil. Say what you will about the Reform being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce Yet as the Democratic and party and Pat Buchanan — and you her quietly. But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord Republican parties continue to battle could certainly say a lot — it at least appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear for an outcome in the courts, most presented its views in the interest of to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the have missed the real culprit: the the people. Holy Spirit; she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he Green party. Granted, some may say that will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what With all of the petty finger Nader has demonstrated the power the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, a virgin shall conceive pointing that has gone on, it truly is of this voting movement. Yet I feel and bear a son, and His name shall be called Emmanuel” (which means, surprising that Ralph Nader has not he went on a self-important God is with us). When Joseph woke from his sleep, he did as the angel received more of the blame. In the personal crusade under the guise of of the Lord had commanded him; he took his wife, but knew her not days and weeks leading up to the changing the landscape of the until she had borne a son; and he called His name Jesus. (Matthew end of the campaign, Gore corrupt political system. To me, all 1:18-25) supporters declared “a vote for that he demonstrated was the Nader is a vote for Bush.” Even willingness of the disenfranchised to Christmas is a special season of fellowship with friends and family in the with that being said, no one could vote blindly. In the end, it remembrance of Christ’s birth. That glorious day God set His greatest have predicted that the race would undermined the values of the political plan in motion and made it possible for us to have a personal love ultimately be decided by the arena, which should be serious relationship with Him. “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and will narrowest of margins. Their main social thought rather than not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and He has concern was that he would steal disorganized dissent. become my salvation.” (Isaiah 12:2) Good luck in your finals, your crucial votes away from Gore in So as the pundits claim that careers and your life, and don’t be afraid when you’re faced with swing states, not that he would steal this election will be one historians difficulty. Jesus loves you in a way you can’t imagine, and He wants the the election. Yet that is essentially write about for years, I can only hope best for you. Seek Him and you will find true happiness and love. what Nader did with the aid of a that they include a note or two on Merry Christmas and happy birthday, Jesus! small liberal fringe. Ralph Nader. He positioned himself Now I do not see more solely as a spoiler candidate and was choice as a bad thing, even when it successful in his approach. Now, comes to the matter of selecting the no one can undoubtedly say that he most powerful man in the free world. cost Gore the presidency. Still, In fact, no one ever demanded that regardless of who is our next leader, the American people choose from they will have to face the uncertainty the two major political parties. Still, of a country with support evenly casting your ballot for one of the divided. Given the discrepancy numerous alternatives that appear between the popular and the has long been considered a wasted electoral vote, neither man has a vote. Yet I believe in the progressive clear mandate. That leaves me only style of third-party politics and can to look at Nader’s distracting see a time when they will become a presence and to think of what could viable option. have been and what might have been Nader, however, is not and avoided. never was a viable candidate. He

These students were seen having a good time at the Holiday Party on Saturday night hosted by the CSC (Photo provided by Jessica Brennan).

16

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 16 12/12/00, 2:58 AM December 13, 2000 The Observer Another thing about I have a stupid question: Gonzo: A Plea to Al Gore Christmas shopping is there is no Why did God invent credit cards? I such thing as a “perfect present.” just applied for my first credit card, By Matt Theroux You may think you got the best and it was probably the stupidest possible present, but when it’s about thing I have ever done. Credit cards “You say you want a leader but leadership. I mean the fact that it’s to be opened, you start to get are abused during this time of the ya can’t seem to make up your nearly December and we still don’t doubts. Don’t deny it, it happens to year. I have a credit card that I mind, I think you better close it know who our next president will everyone. That’s why I love buying borrowed from my parents due to and let me guide you to the purple be is appalling and disgraceful. presents for my relatives that live far the fact that I have terrible credit. I rain.” - Prince In the Eighties, Howard away. Because if you buy them a am supposed to use it for emergency Jones sang that “no one is to present, you know they’re not going situations only, and I think that not Last week was a fast one blame” – he’s a fine musician and to send it back to you. You know having enough money for my bar tab for Election 2000 news, a sense of songwriter but in this particular it’s going to get stored in the closet is an emergency. So every month I things really speeding up, like Robert case I must disagree with him. I and you’ll get it back sometime later get an email from my mother telling Downey Jr. on a vicious three-day blame Al Gore and curse the in life when you may actually need me I owe them a large amount of coke binge…ballots were counted Democratic Party and all its it. Personally, I have a pile of money ASAP. Well, after this and then recounted and then rotten lawyers for setting this presents in my closet that I will never month, I am going to have to work recounted again, a bunch of crooked gloom upon us and making the use until I’m about 40 with three double time because I am not lawyers got the chance to crawl out U.S. a laughing stock in the eyes kids. looking forward to that email. of their scumbags and act important of the rest of the world. Every year about this time, Everyone uses their credit cards on national TV, and George W. Bush And so, my friends (because you hear someone say, “The Internet now; presents look cheaper when was certified the winner in the state only friends of mine actually read makes shopping so much easier.” you pay with a credit card instead of Florida. what I write), here’s my goofy- But it really doesn’t. For one, you of cash. And everyone says, “Oh, Hey, Matty, doesn’t this sounding plea to Al Gore: have too many options, so you it makes shopping so much easier. I mean that this election fiasco is “Please Al – give it up, always try to find the best deal. don’t have to keep going to the ATM finally over? dude. I hate to be the one to break There are too many options and you for cash.” Hello, after using that card Ha, ha…of course not. this to ya, bub, but the bitterest find yourself comparing the products again and again, you’re not going to There is no end to this mess in sight pill is yours to take. You are not by “length of technical data,” then have any money in that ATM, so and to anyone who disagrees with gonna be the next President of the by prices. I have probably spent don’t worry about it. me I accuse you of foolishness and United States no matter how more time on the Internet trying to I think the only remedy to intellectual incapacity. The war is many freakin’ lawsuits you file so find “the perfect present” than I have Christmas shopping is to start early. far from over, gentle reader. This succumb to the Beat Surrender, do on my homework (which isn’t too After this year, when Easter rolls Election 2000 business has become the Right Thing, concede the smart during finals week). Another around, I am going to send emails a disease without any cure. We’re election and spare us all from any thing I hate about the Internet is that out to see what my family wants for moving into the tertiary stage of this further pain and misery. Thank you can’t touch the product. I love Christmas. Then I can buy it early, syphilis and things will only get you.” being able to walk into a store and wrap it and put it in the closet. worse, guaranteed. Well, folks…I don’t have pick the product up. Then I usually Everyone should shop early. Save Yeah, sure…Bush got The the space or the energy to say much ask stupid questions to try to figure yourself the frustrations of shopping, Nod in Florida but that doesn’t mean more. Maybe by the time this out how the dumb thing works. So parking and trying to find an empty he should start counting his chickens terribly written gibberish goes to what if you do find “the perfect bar stool at the end of a long day. just yet. Al Gore wants to be press all will be revealed concerning present” on the Internet. You can’t Happy Holidays and have a good President – he has what Bruce Election 2000 – but this gambler pay with cash, so out comes the New Year’s! Springsteen called a “hungry heart” believes the odds of that happening credit card. – and you can bet Big Al will publicly are very long indeed. flog anyone or anything that stands I suppose all I can do is go in his way with litigation until either to Charley Pepper’s on Tuesday, get the vote tabulation swings in his favor cranked up to an incredible level of or he starts to rot and stink like a alcoholic frenzy, shamelessly hit on festering corpse. the lingerie-clad chick with the New Hey, I have a surprisingly Wave hairdo at the end of the bar, THE OBSERVER STAFF good grasp on this thing, and I don’t and then wait and see what know about you but I’m really monstrous things will happen next in starting to get pissed. Frankly, I’ve the freak kingdom. Let the good never been so embarrassed about times roll. – MT MEETINGS ARE HELD ON my country, especially its so-called ([email protected])

Christmas shopping THURSDAYS AT 1 P.M. IN

By Charles Foster THE ONFERENCE Admit it, you hate Christmas told your parents what you wanted SGA C shopping. Everyone does. It is the to get for them and they went out most stressful time of the year; now and got it. They already knew the I know how stockbrokers feel. You right size, and even if it wasn’t what never know what to get or what not they wanted – “This is so thoughtful ROOM. ALL ARE to get. Do I have enough money? of you, thank you.” Now when I What if they don’t like it? What if get my mother a present and she it’s too big or too small? doesn’t like it, the first thing she asks For this period of the year is “Do you still have the receipt?” WELCOME. only, I wish I was still a kid. Back Yes, I still have the receipt. Don’t when everyone was a child, you think I’ve learned something in Christmas shopping was easy. You my dull life? 17

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 17 12/12/00, 2:58 AM The Observer December 13, 2000 What does it take to make it opportunity available to you. Do a initial job in the sports industry, don’t lot of volunteer work. You have to worry about it because things will in the sports industry? love sports because it means a lot change if you take opportunities.” of hours. Even if you don’t like your By Brian Bates and Jonathan Splaine Women’s basketball What does the future hold Coordinator of Promotions and for jobs in the sports industry? Special Events. season preview Fortunately, there is a positive Sullivan had an internship at outlook. The sports industry is the the Boston Garden in the Marketing By Nick Coates sixth leading industry in the nation Department. “I worked on various and is continually growing. More events like the Ringling Brothers, The term “rebuilding” is namely Athletic Director Chip Polak jobs are opening each day. Through Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on thrown around the college and and Associate Athletic Director Ray the New Hampshire College Sport Ice and the Globetrotters. The professional ranks all the time. A Prouty – have entrusted to steer the Management Program students are highlight was being involved in the team has a bad year or two, and women’s basketball program back able to get internships with the closing of the Garden and the you’ll hear coaches talk about being in the direction of the elite. Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, the opening of the Fleet Center,” he in a rebuilding year. You’ll hear the While women’s basketball, New York Yankees and other sports said. He is currently the Director of fans talk about how their favorite on the whole, has been fairly teams. These internships can lead Sales for the Boston Celtics. His team should play for draft picks. successful at NHC, it fell on severely to full-time jobs. To make it in the duties include overseeing all aspects You’ll hear owners wanting to hard times two years ago – one year sports industry internships are of season and group ticket sales as reestablish a winning tradition. before Masi’s appointment as head crucial. well as developing strategies to sell But what exactly is coach. Prior to his arrival the NHC Sport Management individual game tickets to the Celtics rebuilding? What are these people Penwomen found themselves in a majors have gone on to successful home games. “I don’t really have a taking about, really? four-year funk in which they went a careers with the use of internships. least favorite part of the job. I am The concept seems like a combined 18-89 under the departed Adam Davidoff, a graduate from the lucky to have a job I love to do, he pretty simple one – a once-great Deb Reardon. In Reardon’s final class of 2000, started off with an said. “My favorite part of the job is team has a year or two, maybe more, year at the helm, NHC was a sad internship with the New York to walk into a sold out Fleet Center where they fall from the elite group 0-27. Yankees. Jason Elias, a 1999 and see the Celtics win; it really of teams to those toward the bottom. The losing didn’t stop there graduate, did an internship with the doesn’t get any better than that.” Coaches may lose their jobs, either, as the program won just 30 Detroit Tigers at their spring training Conti did three internships ownership may change hands, of its last 99 games under coach facility at Lakeland, Florida. Shawn prior to graduating. First was with players are sure to come and go. Nancy Dreffs. Prior to that four- Sullivan, a 1995 graduate, did an the Albany Sports Foundation. With But what is it that goes into year string that ended in 1994-95, internship with the Boston Garden. them she worked for the NY Giants that process? How does that once- Dreffs led the Penwomen to the Melissa Conti did a variety of training camp, which was held in great team or organization rise up NCAA regional in 87-88, again in internships in the Albany, New York Albany, N.Y. Second she worked and redefine a niche as one of the 89-90, and the ECAC Division title area and did an internship with the with the Albany Firebirds. They are best? in 90-91. America East Conference her senior an arena football team who recently While there’s no specific With exception to the 88- year in 1998. moved to Indianapolis. Then she did formula, or one that is even 89 season when Ed Sides filled in Davidoff’s career started an internship with the America East guaranteed to work at all, there are for Dreffs, NHC went 117-58 – a with an internship with the Yankees Conference the second semester of always plenty of theories tossed winning percentage of .669 – from where he worked for the Media her senior year. The America East around. Whatever the case may be, 84-85 to 90-91. During that time Relations Director. He researched conference members include schools there is one person on this campus the program made five post-season stats, read all the articles written such as UNH, Boston University, who may be able to answer that appearances to either the NCAA or about the Yankees in the New York Maine and Vermont. Now as question better than anyone else its conference championship. metropolitan area and worked on Manager of Operations Conti has these days. interviews with the media and the to plan championships for 21 sports, His name is Dennis Masi. Editors’ Note: Due to the lack players. Currently he is a production which means lots of traveling. She It is Masi and his three- of space, the rest of this article will assistant with Fox Sports. He also serves as the business manager, person coaching staff that the New be printed in the next issue. mostly does office and research handles a budget of over $2 million, Hampshire College administration – footage for pre-game shows. “My assists in areas of compliance and job doesn’t require me to wear a coordinates six officiating bureaus shirt and tie. I am always doing for the conference. Her favorite part CLASSIFIEDS different things; it’s not a regular of her job is traveling, but it is also job,” Davidoff says. Unfortunately, what she dislikes the most. She Would you like to be a millionaire 5 years from now? Start today! his job requires him to work long says, “Sometimes you feel like you Part time, home-based business in communications & eCommerce. hours. “I usually work seventy to are living out of your suitcase. You Call 1-888-835-4744. one hundred hours a week. I get in could be on the road for two weeks at 10 a.m. and don’t leave until 10 straight. Hotels are my second to 12 at night.” home.” SPRING BREAK 2001! CANCUN & BAHAMAS. EAT, Elias graduated in To get a job in the sports DRINK, TRAVEL FOR FREE, WANTED CAMPUS REPS! December 1999. While in Florida industry takes time and patience. The Call USA SPRING BREAK, toll free (877) 460.6077, for trip in- with the Detroit Tigers, he worked more internships you do, the better formation and rates. 25 Continuous Years of Student Travel! with public relations, payroll, budget chance you have of getting a job. www.usaspringbreak.com and all ticket operations. He says, Conti says, “I don’t think it is difficult “I enjoyed all aspects of ticketing, to get in the industry to start with. helping customers find what they What I mean is internships are Fraternities - Sororities - Clubs - Student Groups want. I also enjoyed working with readily available but actual jobs are the players and other employees.” difficult to get. Those internships are Earn $1,000 - $2,000 this quarter with the easy Campusfundraiser.com Like most internships, Elias had to important to getting that job.” three hour fundraising event. No sales required. Fundraising dates put in long hours. Currently he is Davidoff offered simple but are filling quickly, so call today! Contact Campusfundraiser.com at with the Tigers in Detroit as important advice: “take every (888) 923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com.

18

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 18 12/12/00, 2:58 AM December 13, 2000 The Observer said. The facilities management come to school here.” Gustafson New kings in town class, for example, might ask said that he thinks the suite will allow students to volunteer time at the Civic NHC to promote itself and recognize By Ben Peirce luxury suite seating at the new Civic Center. “Since it’s so close, it’s very people who contribute to the Center. difficult for a student to say, ‘well, I institution. As the move toward SNHU The Monarchs officially can’t do it,’” Blais said. He added, The Monarchs’ relationship begins to take shape, buildings seem opened for business on Nov. 13, “It’s experiential learning for with NHC looks to be a promising to be popping up all over campus. with a press conference unveiling the (students), and logistically this makes one. “I think it’s a positive,” But NHC isn’t the only construction team’s logo, a lion in full roar it much easier.” Gustafson said, “not just for our site in Manchester. If you’ve taken wearing a crown. “We have exactly Some are questioning the institution but for the other colleges a cruise down Elm Street you’ve one year to go from this day,” said college’s purchase of luxury suite in the area as well.” The Civic probably noticed the newest Monarchs’ president Jeff Eisenberg. seating as an unnecessary Center should be a valuable addition to the city’s landscape. In “This is our coming out party.” The expenditure. NHC president entertainment outlet for the city. In November 2001, the Manchester “party” included performances by Richard Gustafson personally made addition to ice hockey, the center will Civic Center will open its doors for the Central High School Marching the decision to purchase suite seating host concerts, conventions, ice the first time. Eagerly awaiting that Band and Cheerleaders, a speech in the summer of 1999. The college shows and the circus. Ticket prices day is professional hockey’s newest by the Kings’ assistant general purchased a 50% share of a luxury are still being worked out for team — the Manchester Monarchs. manager Kevin Gilmore, and a suite for approximately $19,000 per Monarchs games but should be The Monarchs will enter the fashion show introducing Monarchs year. With that purchase came an inexpensive enough to fit a college American Hockey League next merchandise. Manchester mayor agreement to purchase suite seating student’s budget. Other prices will season. The AHL is the premier Robert Baines attended the event as for five years. Gustafson defends vary by event. Team representative minor-league hockey organization in well as several of the city’s aldermen. the purchase saying, “We are a Jean Labeé said that ticket packages the country and the most direct NHC sport management player in the greater Manchester are being planned specifically for pipeline to the NHL. The Monarchs professors Doug Blais and Norton community. We are involved in college students. The Monarchs are are an AHL affiliate owned and Phelps were also in attendance for supporting lots of things in the area. also looking into shuttle services and operated by the Los Angeles Kings. the Monarchs’ press conference. This is just one of them.” The promotions with local bars in an They should be a welcome addition Blais, who serves on the mayor’s purchase of premium seating is effort to attract college students to to the Manchester community. The task force on the civic center, hopes NHC’s declaration of support for games. NHC students and New prospect of professional hockey in that the Monarchs and the Civic the civic center and the Manchester Hampshire natives can both look Manchester is creating a lot of Center will be a valuable asset to chamber of commerce in this new forward to a lot of high quality excitement, including on campus. the sport management program. venture. “(The civic center) adds to entertainment in years to come. NHC became one of the Monarchs “We’ve talked about incorporating the community environment that earliest supporters by purchasing it into some of our classes,” Blais would help us attract students to

Junior Anna Bell has also been Women’s basketball also suffering impressive all season long. The play of these three on the post could be freshman Ana Lavilla from Spain and a key factor in this team’s success from inexperience the outside shooting duo of senior this season. Eilise Sharkey and grad student NHC returns to action on By Brian Gagnon comes down to hard work according Shannon Drury as they seem to have Dec. 9 at the Field House against to Scott. “I think our close losses become the floor leaders for this cross-town rival St. Anselm “Close but no cigar” might have made us realize that we have team. College. The Penwomen will also be be the best cliché to describe the to work harder in practices,” she During the Franklin Pierce traveling to Florida over the early 2000-2001 version of the said. “You could say that we are game on Dec. 2, there was a holidays, as they take on the NHC women’s basketball team. understanding the importance of marked improvement in the University of Tampa and St. Leo The Penwomen have hard work, not only in the games but Penwomen’s post play over the first University on Dec. 28 and 29, played in a number of close, not to in the practices leading up to them.” few games. Cray and Scott have respectively. To open 2001, they will mention winnable, basketball games On Dec. 2 against Franklin both been working hard to better travel to the College of St. Rose on so far this season (with the exception Pierce, that harder work ethic led develop their post games, and the Jan. 4 before beginning a three-game of a blowout at the hands of Pace to their first conference win with a results were there against FPC. home stand. University on Nov. 26). However, 71-61 victory at the NHC Field they have only two wins (one House. Point guard Shannon Drury conference) to show for their hard led the way with five three-pointers work. and a total of 19 points on the “The reason we’ve lost by afternoon. Freshman Tonya Cray such close numbers has to do with also added nine points and six consistency and intensity,” said rebounds. Nine of the twelve players freshman forward Sara Scott. “We that saw action scored for the come out in the beginning playing Penwomen, showing the depth of really hard and aggressive, then in the team. The game was still fairly the second half we have too many close at 57-55 NHC with less than turnovers and allow the other team 5 minutes to play. Freshman Colleen to almost double their first half Quinn then put to rest any thoughts points.” of an FPC win by drilling a three Coach Dennis Masi is in his from the corner. The three-pointer second season at NHC, and he says set off a 10-3 run which put the game it is just a matter of coming together. away, and brought NHC’s overall Eight new players were recruited record to 2-4. this year, and the coaching staff is It was a big victory for still waiting for them to mold their NHC as it snapped a four-game predominantly winning attitudes into skid. The Penwomen are now what could be a very formidable hoping to build off of that win. Eilise Sharkey is one of only five veterans returning to opponent. Among the bright spots for the team this year (Photo by Tom McDermott). In order to do this, it all NHC in the first month have been 19

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 19 12/12/00, 2:58 AM The Observer December 13, 2000 SPORTS

Men’s basketball looking to Connecticut State. The Penmen held on to win the opener despite nearly rebound from tough start blowing leads of 37-24 in the first half, and 62-50 in the By Brian Gagnon are obviously pretty half of play, as they held but second half. disappointed with the results. one lead the entire game. Tim There have been It all boils down to There is hope for the Lee drained a three-pointer numerous bright spots this injuries and inexperience. Penmen, as Lee returned with 11:35 to go putting NHC year for the Penmen. The New Hamp- strong during the loss on up 49-47. However, FPC Sophomore Dan Rasanen shire College men’s Dec. 2 to Franklin Pierce. reeled off a 14-6 run has been drawing plenty of basketball team could Also, junior forward Namdi following that basket, taking attention with his dominant probably tell you all about Williams has played well in the lead for good. Lee play on the low post, as has both, as they have proved to coming back from injuries. attained a double-double (14 Williams. NHC should also be be a difference through the Nonetheless, the points, 10 rebounds), and impressed with the outside Steve Lavolpicelo scored a first four games of their Penmen stand at 2-2 overall Karapostolou led all scorers play of Larissa, Greece’s career-high 19 points in 2000-2001 Northeast-10 (2-2, Northeast-10 with 22 points and 8 assists. very own Athanasios Souflias the recent loss against campaign. conference) at press time. It In other games, the and Karapostolou. Pace University (Photo by The loss of key is a record that NHC would Penmen dropped the Hawks If the Penmen can Tom McDermott). players like junior guard and like to improve on over the of U-Mass Lowell on Nov. overcome the injuries to their co-captain Tim Lee, junior coming weeks. 29, 52-48. This followed an key players, and if they can Florida for a pair of games center Carlington Bent and Most recently, the 88-81 defeat at the hands of get some of their younger during Christmas break senior guard/co-captain Ryan Ravens of Franklin Pierce Pace University, despite a players some more minutes against Nova Southeastern Chartrand have proved to be College came to town on the career-high 26 points from of experience, they should be University and Lynn key early on in the season. 2nd to hand the Penmen a 70- Karapostolou, on Nov. 26. On a force to be reckoned with University. On Jan. 4, they In an interview with The 67 loss. A last second three- opening night, Nov. 21, the during the remainder of the play a key game at the Observer’s Nick Coates, point toss by Sotirios star of the game was Dan season. College of St. Rose and then NHC head coach Stan Spirou Karapostolou fell just short, Rasanen, who poured in 27 Dowling College return home for a four-game said that the injuries have evening NHC’s record to 2- points and ripped down 9 comes to town on Dec. 17 home stand (St. Anselm, Le been the most frustrating part 2. The Penmen could not rebounds en route to a 77-74 (2 p.m., WMUR-TV), and Moyne, St. Michael’s and of the season so far and they recover from a shaky first victory over Southern then the Penmen travel to Pace). Assumption, St. Michael’s has also scored over 100 Hockey heads into break with and others. points for his career, 108 to The team will be exact, after he hit the continue to rely on the steady century mark in the second some questions contests. Add to that an 11- season snipers Chuck game of the season. 5 advantage opponents hold Croteau, Rich Miller, Scott Roy stands just two By Nick Coates current standing there’s no in first-period goals during Proulx and Dan Roy. At the points shy of accomplishing cause for alarm, but they may that stretch, and it’s easy to same time, the trio of Nick the same feat with 52 goals While the frozen be asking themselves a few see why NHC has had to Roussel, Chris Vokes and and 46 assists to this point. version of the Penmen is far questions before they head rely on its offense so much Brian Holland will need to After sitting out last from struggling at this point off to the Cod Fish Bowl at in the late periods. solidify play between the season, goalie Roussel has of the season, it may also be UMass Boston on Dec. 28- The offense that pipes. come back to hold the No. 1 too much to say the team is 29. With that being said, averaged nearly six goals a Going into the start net spot. In his rookie season, cruising along. Indeed, with NHC still managed to grab a game last season is still solid of the season, the four the junior posted a 16-6-2 one game remaining until 7-5 victory over ECAC in posting a 4.6 goals-per- forwards had combined to record with a .893 save- Winter Break, the Penmen Northeast foe Nichols last game average, but allowing score a staggering 447 points percentage. In seven games have broken out to a less- Wednesday, Dec. 6. 12 special-teams goals, for their careers, which this season he has managed than-spectacular 6-2-1 mark, Prior to the win at including two shorthanded included 218 goals and 229 to turn away 160 shots in including a 4-2-1 stretch in Nichols, however, the tallies in nine games, may be assists. And this season alone seven games. their last seven games and a Penmen suffered a 6-4 loss putting too much pressure on the group has totaled 54 He had a rough time 2-2 record in their last four. at home to Salve Regina on the scorers. Again, the points on 24 goals and 30 of it against city-rival Saint Certainly, at their Dec. 2 in which they gave up frontline has been what was assists. Anselm on Nov. 25, though. two shorthanded expected, but the defense has Croteau and Miller He, freshman backup goals, including the also allowed 26 goals in the (who is also just one of five Holland and the Penmen game-winner at 6:04 last seven games for a 3.7 players in NHC history to were whipped by the Hawks into the third period. goals-against-average total at least 70 goals) share to the tune of an 8-3 loss in The loss typified compared to allowing just six the team lead in scoring with the first round of the sixth NHC’s latest goals in their first two games. 17 points apiece; both have annual Manchester PAL struggle on special- Considering the eight goals and nine assists Stovepipe Tournament at Tri- teams. situation, NHC finds itself in to their names. Proulx and Town Arena in Hooksett. After a position that many other Roy have added four goals NHC tied early into opening the season teams in the conference and six goals each through the the second period at 3-3, but with three straight would not complain about. first nine games. Saint Anselm answered with wins, including The road will be a little Roy, a senior who five straight goals to put the claiming the tougher than most, though. transferred from Assumption game out of reach. The tournament With 15 regular season three years ago, managed to Penmen rebounded for a 7-4 championship of the games remaining, only five score his 100th career point win in the consolation game. Senior Matt Nee has been Paine Webber Classic at will be at home, including a (52 goals and 48 assists) in NHC will next play strong on the ice this sea- Fitchburg State to start the critical five-game ECAC road the win over Nichols. This, on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 2000-01 campaign, the son (Photo by Tom swing in late January-early after Proulx netted the 50th Tri-Town against Johnson & Penmen have yielded eight February that pits NHC goal of his career in a 5-2 win McDermott). Wales. Game time is slated powerplays in their last seven against Stonehill, over Curry on Nov. 29. He for 7:20 p.m.

20

Issue 4 - Dec. 13.p65 20 12/12/00, 2:59 AM Black