Relay for Life Snhu Offers Bare Bones Education with Bare Bones Cost

"The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on." - Robert Bloch

Volume XVI, Issue VI March 17th 2009 Manchester, NH SNHU Offers Bare Bones Education March IS: Red Cross Month with Bare Bones Cost

Aimee Terravechia Staff Writer

Last fall, Southern New Advantage Program campuses Hampshire University began its and the Manchester campus revolutionary Advantage Pro- are all of the amenities, activi- gram at both the Salem and ties, and buildings that SNHU Nashua campuses. The pro- Manchester has. While on the gram allows students to begin on Manchester campus students a Bachelor's degree program or can work out at the gym, eat at Boston.com complete an Associate's degree the café, and live in the dorms. SNHU's Salem Center with costs only $10,000, accord- Nashua and Salem, however, ing to SNHU's website. The offer only the classrooms and What's Inside? program costs sixty-percent less tools necessary to pursue the Pages than SNHU's traditional Man- desired education. According to Relay for Life News 1-6 chester campus tuition, while an article in the Boston Globe, Clubs 7-13 offering the same classes, even business major Matthew Gam- taught by some of the same pro- A & E 14-18 bardella who attends the Salem fessors. location commented, saying, Ashley Manley Creative 19 While the core education "It's not the mainstream college News Editor Opinion 20 remains the same, there are experience, but it helps keep your Sports 21-27 noticeable differences between sights focused on your work." Voices & Faces 28 the estimated $25,000 on-cam- The special amenities at Southern New Hampshire event, it was a random group of pus experience students have the Manchester campus do add University hosted their second people that came together and by attending the Manchester to the college "atmosphere," as annual Relay for Life on Febru- they all believed in the mission campus, and the $10,000 no- well as provide added opportu- ary 27th and 28th at the New and wanted to do something and Check out the Observer frills experience they have at nities to students. As reported in Hampshire Dome in Milford, they pulled it off flawlessly…it Online! Salem or Nashua. One of the the Boston Globe, Paul LeBlanc, New Hampshire. This year’s was a huge success.” major differences between the Please turn to page 04 event brought together 27 teams Relay for Life, a 15-hour http://it.snhu.edu/ and 359 registered participants event, was composed of various observer/index.html from SNHU and one team from highlights organized to heighten New England College. awareness of cancer, to raise The preparations for the money for cancer research, and event began six months prior, to keep Relayers entertained back in September 2008. An while walking for the cause. The Featuring: open committee, in which every- start of the event was kicked one interested in the cause was off by the Opening Ceremony welcomed to join, was in charge which featured 11 cancer survi- PS Logs of all of the arrangements for vors, many caregivers, and per- Page 2 Relay. Tiffany Lyon acted as sons affected by cancer. Chairperson and oversaw the SNHU alum, Anne Marie development of the event from Morse, a caregiver, spoke at the MLB start to finish. The entire event Opening Ceremony. Morse was funded by clubs and orga- spoke of the battle she faced Preview nizations from SNHU. Mike in passing Michelle’s Law, a Rizzi, Online Fundraising Chair law inspired by her daughter

Page 24 Enterprise Yearbook commented, “I think that the Michelle, who lost her life to Three Survivors from the 2009 Relay For Life committee was dedicated to the Please turn to page 04 March 2009 March Sports Editor Compiled by Nick Tasso Public Safety Logs Public 12-7-08 1:20 AM There were reports that there was some activity near the 1-24-09 3:42 PM Public Safety responded to a possible fight in the small gym. 2-11-09 9:30 AM Public Safety officers responded to a report of the smell of 1-31-09 2:05 AM While a car was being loaded on a flat bed being ready to be 1-28-09 2:23 AM Public Safety responded to a call of a fight. The fight was woods woods involving four people. When Public Safety arrived, they flashed their flashlights at the suspects whoimmediately were ran startled and into the woods. One of woods scaled the fence the towards the students interstate. in When the the other students finally surfaced, Public Safety advised them not to run into the woods in areas that smelled like marijuana. The fourth missing. person who jumped the fence is still cars. their to back go to everyone advised they arrived, they When After doing so, Public Safety was threatened with expletives by stopped at were the all Upon individuals leaving, the individuals. gate until one of them told wouldan “runofficer that they them at swearing while the all leave, to able eventually were They over.” the Public Safety officers. marijuana. When they arrived, they did not smell or marijuana. view any They did however hear the sound of a out found dog and noise the barking pursued They uncontrollably. and loudly stop to decided ofwho sister student a a to belonged dog the that with her dog. by towed, the owner came out of nowhere to try and interrupt the execution of the tow. He was clearly intoxicated by his slurred speech and glossy eyes. He was also unable to maintain his balance. The individual tried to get in between the car and the flat bed as his car was being pulled up. He demanded several times for them to release his his car and policy SNHU but the for was dislike his denied expressed then He profusely by Safety. Public the lot leave apparent for dislike Americans period. He wouldn’t to use profanity at Public Safety officers. and continued started which and ended up out being verbally girls, two between a physical altercation including “wrestling” moves and hair pulling. One of the students involved denied any responsibility their in to stay to told separatedand were girls Thetwo actions. her rooms for the rest ofrespective the night. 2 2 evelopment Development Center can be Editor in Chief Libby Parent Parent Libby The Southern New Hampshire University please e-mail us at [email protected]. Wow! Wow! It is already March and is it possible that we won't this Anyway, is my second to last issue with "the Observer." This issue we have lots of the usual and some of the new. Enjoy the March issue. Enjoy Spring Break. Enjoy the issue. And March please Enjoy give Letter From the Editor the From Letter Observer is a news publication produced by Southern New Hampshire Gov- University Student the by largely funded and dents stu- ernment Association of the University. It is our responsiblity to inform the SNHU community about events on and around campus. to found material any print will Observer The be factual and in good taste by the editorial staff of the paper. The views published of views do the reflect Southernneccessarily not New Hampshire University. The Observer is published monthly during the year and acedemic is printed by the Concord Monitor of Concord, contact NH. the To newspaper, experience anymore snow storms anymore snow experience Of months? for a few I course that. everything saying Thanksjust jinxed by to the turfmy field, final lacrosse seasonwas able to begin on time! Asmuch fun as preseason in the small gym is…almost. ask any Honestly, spring sport the same thing. athlete about it; they will all say Without getting too emotional, too I early, will postpone all sap- our AWESOME piness until April. Instead, I will talk about how website is! I am so psyched to announce that all Observer issues Thanks online. on to to dating 2000 hard back are work available partthe of staffmany look a great.looks site Take the members, and let me know what entertainwill and any feedback you your hear to love would We html. think: it.snhu.edu/observer/index. suggestions have. may you Tim Callahan discusses Obama's recent decisions, while Aimee Terravechia delves into Obama's education. Budget Advice from the Career decisions regarding us your feedback; we really do want to know what you think! Be on. Rock safe. found regarding internship/job fairs and mock interviews. And of course, be sure to check out SNHU sports coverage and the for 2009. feature MLB preview (go Yankees!)

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3 3 Boston.com ate Since the recession started During February, people considered Such Such a plan is extremely ambitious, December 2007, over 4.4 million jobs in have been lost. Over half lost of have happened during the the last three jobs The total amount ofmonths. people currently unemployed now stands at FoxBusiness. to according people, million 12.5 com. "involuntary part-time," rose 3.1% which ofincrease an is work- Thetotal 787,000. when jobs part-time working currently ers they need full-time jobs now totals over 8.6 million. Obama plans to keep the promises made on he the campaign trail and attempt to overhaul the healthcare system. is He aware that any sort of bill that drastically could change the system would not be completely in keeping with the plan he proposed, but he announced that he is willing to concessions make in order to health care affordable for everyone. make since any plan to change the health care system has been vehemently shot down health Furthermore, private past. years in losses substantial take will companies care if a public care service is made available. Many argue against the creation of such a public care service, pointing at the current economic decline as a deter- rent. Those who opposed are to a public ideologically care service site such a program as being and not in keeping socialistic with the country’s capitalistic ways. Staff Writer Tim Callahan Copy Editor Holly E. Bundy

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according to Forbes.com. decreases taking place since the fall," in its 35-year history, with the most severe severe most the with history, 35-year its in has declined faster than at any other time past year, the Employment Trends Index the Conference Board stated, "Over the jobs during the month. struggling economy and 650,000 cut over in January as employers reacted to the year high. The rate increased from 7.6% 8.1% during the month of a 35 February, it more acceptable for Congress. that unemployment rose drastically to some of the details of the budget to make make ofofto some details budget the the tor Max Baucus; it is their duty to iron out iron to duty their is it Baucus; Max tor Representative Henry Waxman and Sena- Henry Representative Waxman handed over the budget to the likes of outlined to decrease the deficit. Obama are a few of the possibilities that Obama ing spending on social welfare programs large agricultural companies, and reduc- cans, cans, cutting government subsidies to deductions for the wealthiest Ameri- of what it is now by 2013. Limiting tax the yearly deficitwould be about a third essary spending by the government, so budget that would begin to cut unnec- in mind, President Obama proposed a 2009 fiscal year is $1.75 billion. With this

administration. ideological differences with the previous attention to the new budget and various busy this past month and has focused his March 2009 March March 2009 March Department Please turn to page 06 President Obama's budget The final goal outlined in President Obama also On all fronts, the Obama payers payers billions of dollars, has but also subjected students to uncertainty because of turmoil in the financial markets."end to seeks The plan budget Obama ofhopes in process this stabiliz- ing student loans. According to the budget plan, the new system bil- $4 approximately save would lion a year that would then be in student aid. reinvested the reshape to goals outlines also program.plan The Loan Perkins criticizes the current program as being both, "inefficient and inequitable." President Obama's budget plan is to provide incentives towards college completion. The gram pro- is designed to spur leges and state col- programs to not only enroll more students, but low-income also to help these students complete a degree pro- "the plan, the to According gram. Budget includes a new five-year, $2.5 billion Access and Comple- tion Incentive Fund to support innovative State efforts." The plan will also include methods by which to evaluate programs in order to specific determine best. work which the within promises of Education section budget to, "simplify ofthe student the order in process," application aid to allow more access to government funding for education. administration's budget aims to increase educa- The plan, accord- tion spending. proposed ing to the budget, is to, designed "expand opportunities students for to go to college graduate and by expanding student aid, shifting banks resources and middlemen towards from Staff Writer Aimee Terravechia Department of Obama's Budget: Budget: Obama's Plans for Education President Obama's pro- Within the The Obama administra- Also , the Obama adminis- posed budget plan was released to the general public earlier this with Thebudgetopened month. a message from Obama and an explanation of the current economic situation before outlin- ing specific goals withindepartment. each Education section, Obama's budget plan President sets forth very specific goals. These goals include rewarding teachers and principals that are performing above standard, funding education research, and ways developing to increase of productivity "low-producing" elementary schools. President Obama also focuses a large portion of proposed budget the on higher education spending as well. Specifi- expanding on plans Obama cally, modern- Grants, Pell for funding izing the Loan Perkins program, and creating a college comple- fund. tion incentive tion plans to extend Pell Grants to a maximum for $5,500 the 2010-2011 award school year, Pell the how revisiting also while Grants are indexed. According to the report, "the Administra- tion will index Pell grants to the Consumer Price Index plus infla- address to order in percent 1 tion." This means that the Pell Grant will be much more likely than come to years in increase to it has in the past. tration is reevaluating student loan programs and making what the administration views as nec- to According adjustments. essary subsi- the report,now, the "right dies in the Government-guaran- teed student loan program are set by the Congress through the political process. That program has not only needlessly cost tax- - 4 4 aniel Webster Daniel College Webster of evelopment for the American the for Development ower, Dower, Survivorship Co-Chair remarked, At the conclusion of the event, awards were When asked what improvements could be lead- is University Hampshire SouthernNew tion does at a fraction of the cost. The can credits also be easily transferred to SNHU's campus, allowing students main to continue in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree. Linda Richelson, SNHU's the center director for SNHU's Salem location, could not be reached for comment on the program or its offerings. “…the Luminaria Ceremony gets people. an emotional, touching It’s point.” Relayers had the who ofones pictures submit loved to opportunity are currently \ fighting,have survived, have lost their battle or who with cancer. These pictures in displayed were a presentation slideshow during the Luminaria Ceremony. Relayers invited to come were to the also open microphone to say “why they The relay.” dome lights were dimmed for the Luminaira Lap and Luminiaria bags with messages from loved ones were lit up and placed to honor. for Relayers around the track left exhausted from the night’s and Relayers given activities. Rizzi concluded that “the event went really well.” According to Brigit M. Ryan, Com- Executive, munity Cancer Society, $39,000 and counting was raised SNHU’s through Society Cancer American the for ofgoal $35,000. the surpassed This Life. for Relay Mission and Advocacy Co-Chair, Justin Wood- ward, remarked, “Relay for it the was stu- SNHU student can community do, Life proved what dents that raised $39,000, not the committee.” made for the next Relay, Woodward noted that more staff and faculty involvement will be welcomed as well as a more intensive promotion of Relay as a “SNHU event.” Woodward calls for support. more visual university over the coming years. It has recently been featured in both the Boston Globe and CBS news. Other colleges and universities around the country are also considering following suit. According to the Boston Globe, tuition $11,000 an offering on planning is Nashua break to students willing to commute instead of living on-campus. Also considering low-cost and bare bones higher-education alternatives is system ofpublic university the Pennsylvania. ing the way with this low-cost alternative. Advantage The program offers many ofeducation benefits that the traditional higher same educa ment towards fighting cancer and finding a cure. Meg - Relay For Life Relay For Despite the avail- Bare Bones Education

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Continued from page 01 News Numerous activities and theme laps kept Relay- kept laps theme and activities Numerous Other speakers commented during the Open- The program, which started with approxi- In addition to the classrooms and professors, The Luminaria Ceremony brought a significant a brought Ceremony Luminaria The the OBSERVER ing Ceremony, which then led to the opening lap, the Survivor Lap. Survivors, and caregivers, those in walking in join to invited were cancer by affected the Survivor Lap. A bagpiper led them through as they were accompanied by encouraging and admir- ing applause from the crowd. colon cancer at the age of 22. Morse battled with insurance companies that wouldn’t cover Michelle if she reduced or stopped her courses at while undergoing college treatment. With the passing of full-time Michelle’s Law, college students can take up to 12 months medical leave if they are covered health insurance plan. under a parent’s mately forty students last fall, is expected to grow ability of these resources, according to the Rich- ard Schlesinger of CBS, no student has yet taken advantage of them. According to the CBS report, Salem student Kaileen Crane said that these extra- distraction, as serve only would amenities curricular would ofit any that… in interested not "I'm saying, absolutely be a huge distraction." students utilizing this new can also Advantage access many amenities at programthe Manchester campus for a small nominal fee. President of Southern New Hampshire University, commented that "Families come to campus and they to want see a food court, a fitness center with build we So dorms. brand-new and wall, climbing a remain to other, the than nicer one each everything, competitive." LeBlanc also added, "I'm not up. price the sure drives just It education. improves that everybody not frankly, and it, needs everybody Not can afford it." number of Relayers on the track to honor those cur- those honor to track the on of Relayers number life their lost who have those cancer, battling rently ofhonor in and cancer, to commit- continuous the cal performer Beau the Bristow, movie Eagle Eye, plus many more. Theme laps added some excite- ment to walking laps. There were 10 themed laps, such as Gender Bender, SNHU Pride, and Crazy Hats and A Sunglasses. “jail” Relay was also set up as an activity and fundraising opportunity for two hours at the event. Relayers could donate money to put a fellow Relayer in “jail." That fundraising raised $237 alone. activity ers entertained while walking for the cause. Activi- cause. the for entertaineders walking while ties, sponsored by various clubs and organizations, contest, t-shirt frozen of bounce, consisted moon a musi sign, street a create inflatable, course obstacle

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black the OBSERVER News Participants in RAD ProgramParticipants iving for physical therapy for physical Diving etectives.” Detectives.” All proceeds The Massabesic Audubon Center is located at S. This event will also include an auction to auction an include ofalso will Thisevent SUDS. of One furtherSUDS. fund auc- for up objects the tion is a cup from the Titanic, which was excavated co-host and diver professional a Chatterton, John by of the show “Deep Sea of the exhibit and open-house go toward funding the SUDS program. 84 Silk more Farm infor- For Concord, Road N.H. mation about SUDS, visit www.sudsdiving.org or contact the organization at [email protected].

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Sudsdiving.org Picture courtesy of Cathy Curran Cathy of courtesy Picture with one of them in particular focus- for ing the on SUDS the organi-dives zation. Sales of the photography will go directly to SUDS to fund and trips, viewers can make donations future to the organization via envelopes that and event the at available made be will website. through the organization’s exhibit, there will also be house an on open- April 4th that will include the photographers and staff members Dean, Dennis ape Aggression Defense Classes Please turn to page 06 aily, Daily, To To raise funds for the program, The program consists of four ses- The final session commences with and Kevin Morris. All of the photogra- of the All Morris. Kevin and ofarea own their expertise, have phers SUDS has organized a photo exhibit at the Massabesic Audubon center in Concord, N.H. The exhibit will run from March 29th to April 24th, and it will showcase the work of three pho- Laurie tographers: tion. There is no cost to the soldiers who participate, although can total about $1800 expenses per person. All of the funding program’s comes from have soldiers 100 about and donations, gone through the program since inception in its 2007. the Typically, program does about four trips a year, and from back got recently just soldiers the and the Virgin Islands. St. John’s the women on the SNHU campus to of feeling a have always ifsecurity they are ever confronted by an aggressor at any time; as instructor Cathy Curran explained, continuing to say “even if you can’t imagine being in that situation.” sions, each three hours long. The sessions are spread out over a period of four As weeks. early as the second session, the participants begin and practicing learning different defensive and techniques. offensive a simulated attack made by an instructor in full gear. Class participants, one - Staff Writer Staff Writer Haley Webb Tim Callahan Disabled

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necessary. necessary. It is a great opportunity for allow allow them to protect themselves if teach teach women realistic techniques to the public in some locations. campuses. campuses. Classes are also offered to Aggression utilized at many college and university Baer, Baer, are a part of the national Rape Safety Officers Cathy Curran Scott and Cathy Officers Safety ) courses. Defense (RAD) courses. themselves themselves through Rape Aggression their ability to stay safe and defend students the opportunity to increase Public Safety is now offering female to keep the SNHU community safe, ean. explained Dean. ‘look what I can do’,” gives gives them so much confidence to say only physically, but mentally as well. “It well. as mentally but physically, only ical therapy so that they can recover not recover can they that so therapy ical diers, the program is part ofpart is programphys- the their diers, According to Nate are double amputees. For these sol- take take in and learn how to scuba dive. some and amputees, are program the in injured soldiers the opportunity to par- istrative percent of all soldiers that participate March 29th to April 24th. March by by Massabesic Audubon Center from holding a photography exhibit hosted Scuba DS) (SU organization will be March 2009 March Southern New Hampshire Univ. 10/21/2008 March 2009 March VERI030019 Type website! student links! index.html into your browser! The Observer has a We are listed under 2 it.snhu.edu/observer/ NY010440B , co-owners of, co-owners Johnson and Julie Salon Thairapy 6 x 5 Chris Sheldon

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Continued from page 04 News The proposed increase in For more informationabout more For The courses are offered Instructor Cathy Curran the OBSERVER education spending comes addition in to the dollars provided $81.1 by the billion Recov- ery Act signed into legislation in mid-February. The Recovery Act's funding education towards includes $53.6 billion for State Stabilization Grants. students, creating new incentives incentives new creating students, for colleges to focus dent completion, and expanding on stu- access to low-cost Federal student loans." the RAD courses or to sign up contact [email protected] in Baer Scott Curranor Cathy or the Public Safety Office. every other month free to female members and of the are SNHU community. A benefit ofonce is that, RAD system the the course is completed, subsequent refresher any course is free, regardless of the location. This offer, along with the free manual, is added incentive for participants to continue practicing and progressing in their self- defense training. noted that practice is an essen- tial aspect of the course, allowing the techniques to become more through instinctive muscle memory. The techniques be used can by women of any stat- ure or level of fitness. Curran explained that the techniques of the RAD program are intended “anything do, to women teach to ofout get to can situ- they bad a ation.” The motto of the program is “I will survive.” a participant in the last course at explained SNHU, that RAD through the simulation realized how much you “you learned over the four weeks…it really to the test.” put you by by one, go through the aggressor simulation. The simulation allows participants to react they as would if they were being really attacked. Liana

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7 4 This year the sisters of Phi In order to keep the unique bond of sister- Along with doing things as a sisterhood, Phi been kept on their toes! The Beta’s have been con- been have Beta’s The toes! their on kept been sistently hard working to benefit the sorority and the communities around them. From homemade meals for local fire fighters to dancing the night away at Club in the Pub, the Betas quite have a year made for themselves and plan to continue their efforts into 2010. hood alive, the Betas have hosted several sister events that keep them connected in their active daily lives. In addition to on gone have several they luau, a and movie BBQ’s nights, dates, dinner trips together to Coldstone Creamery and last resort in Boston. To keep in touch over the summer months, the Betas will also be going on trips weekend to Lake Nantucket, Winnipesauke, and camping in the White Mountains. SNHU to contribute to hard works also Beta Delta and the community around them. This they year, hosted have two of their annual Club in the Pub complete events, with glow sticks, a break dancing group in the fall. They also have Please turn to page 09 lubs & Organizations & Clubs – Take the initiative to intro- – The moment you enter the – Be sure your resume reflectsyour Chance Clutter Contributing Writer Strategies Job Fair Tips and Tips Fair Job

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“what questions do you have for me?” have “what questions do you in my company?”, “what kind of position are you looking for?”, questions like: “tell me about yourself ”, “why are you interested the Career Center to practice introducing yourself and answering qualifications. Use a friend, family member, or a representative of to quickly introduce yourself and let them know your interests and onds to make an impression onds with to a recruiter,make need to be so able you

copies of resume to the fair (printed on resume paper). your critiquing your current resume. plan Additionally, to bring multiple Career that you are interested in or have applied for. applied are interested in or have that you or Manual Search for TheOptimal guidance Resume and examples. your knowledge of and interest in their company. Print out positions out Print company. their ofin knowledge interest your and Job If CDC’s interests. the and use help; need skills, you knowledge, company. Prepare company. a few questions to ask the recruiter that indicate newspaper or professional magazines for information about the press releases (that are often attached to websites), and search the employer may be hiring your major regardless be hiring your of may employer their industry. to know you are interested in them. Research their websites, read ferent jobs, and learn about current hiring trends. Remember, any specific industries and careers, determine skills necessary for dif- the job you want. can You also use this opportunity to learn about people you know, the more people that can potentially help you find you help potentially can that people more the know, you people seven seven out of ten jobs come through your contacts; so the more attend anyway! This can be a great networking opportunity. Over website). website). Even if there aren’t many employers that interest you, directory (you can find ours onthe Career Development Center’s

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ttention Graduating Seniors! Graduating Attention Our first event is event first Our As we come closer to Clubs & Orgs & Clubs on April 7th from 6-9 p.m. in the in p.m. 6-9 from 7th April on Pub. This event is going to be a We event. decades" the "through will be serving 1950's style food, as well as playing a 90's themed game All show. seniors are welcome to attend, dressed to rep- resent their Thedecade. favorite Pub will be transformed will be We the different decades. into awarding over $500 in cash and prizes, so come dressed in your Bar, Cash attire! decade’s favorite graduation, the Senior Events Committee wants to take this opportunity to share with you the upcoming events that have ofall for eli- planned those been gible to graduate in May. the OBSERVER

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black the OBSERVER Clubs & Orgs & Clubs 11 11 Donate eGraw DeGraw J, DJ, appetizers, as The 2009 Senior Cocktail Donations can be made Each Each senior who offers their generosity to the Class Gift Senior will be thanked with an invitation to the 2009 Senior Cocktail. The will Event be held on May 2, 2009 in the Hospital- ity Ballroom. will feature a well as complimentary beer and wine. In addition, all donations made before April 3rd will give donors a chance to win a range of prizes including Monarchs, Fisher and Cats, Gavin tickets and a grand prize that is to be announced. by visiting the Gift site on Senior www.snhu.edu and Class clicking “Donate Online.” For more information please email [email protected]. today to add your name to the guest list for the 2009 Cocktail! Senior eltaBeta.org, up and running and a Ashley Lacroix Contributing Writer

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great with their Alumni sisters! year for communicating newsletter and the planning of an Alumni Event in April top off a was founded, as well as future events to come. A re-vamped Alumni re-vamped A come. to events future as well as founded, was can share pictures, ideas, and stories from the year their Sorority Facebook groupFacebook that has reached out to 100 over alumni, they now their new website, D www.Phi the year is their increased effort to improve alumni relations. With donating meals to the soup kitchen, and much more! and much donating meals to the soup kitchen, dollar. ing each contribution dollar for President LeBlanc will be match- be will LeBlanc President addition to your own donations, 20.09 to the Senior Class Gift. In Gift. Class Senior the to 20.09 asking that each senior donate $ of our graduating year, we are sonal contributions. In honor thinking about your own per- months away, it is time to start uating class to the next. gift will be given from one gift grad-will be given be given to a 2010 graduate. Thegraduate. 2010 a to given be 2009 voted for a scholarship to to SNHU! versity alumnus/a by giving back back giving by alumnus/a versity Southern New Hampshire Uni- your your lifetime involvement as a been offered to you, and begin back, back, acknowledge all that has tage of the opportunity to give I encourage you to take advan- Senior Class Gift Committee, March 2009 March

making it a very successful year for the sorority. making it a very successful year for the sorority. to SNHU and their community, and their overall leadership skills, together to improve their bond with each other, there contributions other, their bond with each together to improve the most to the girls ofto the most the work able to been have they Beta, Phi Delta complete with sides and drinks! By focusing on the things that mean that things the on focusing By drinks! and sides with complete snhu.edu. Tickets will get you an all you can eat pancake breakfast wish to attend can purchase tickets for $5 by emailing phideltabeta@ emailing by $5 for tickets purchase can attend to wish eat pancake breakfast on at April Applebee’s 4th, 2009. Those who CDC Event March 2009 March Debritto co- Maryssa how how cancer has affected her and oflast loss mother the her about May. chaired chaired Advocacy with Woodard, Justin a fellow student MaryssaSNHU. and at Justin pro- moted awareness, prevention, and what people can do to pro- mote cancer research. made posters on Teams different types of cancers which with were on voted by the sur- information vivors. elta Beta were were Beta Delta Contributing Writer Katy Manchester For For this year’s Relay, three The other big mistake students made was not doing enough

on the Relay for Life committee. Katy Manchester and Meg Dower, co-chairs of the Survi- vorship Committee, celebrated local our in Survivors Cancer the With a total ofcommunity. nine survivors, the 350+ participants saw first hand the reason they were participating in the Relay Katy for Life. spoke Manchester about ceremonies opening the in members ofmembers Phi was was not having examples Answers ready customers.” with great when am “I like asked word” “one be a not should question. Answers can up with a specific example so theemployer need to be followed job the on skill ofthat sense used geta has student a how and when or in school. More and more employers are also using behavioral interviewing techniques which ask questions like, “Tell me about a time you dealt with an angry customer and what ofthink to need students means was which their to prior examples their the result,” actual interview response. to be able to generate an effective research on the companies or practicing for the interview ahead of time. Employers will expect an applicant to have been on the com- and to done some to on research have the company, website, pany’s have thought about some possible interview questions (e.g. “What company?”, X for work to want you do “why weaknesses?”, your are interviewed that people other 10 the over you hire I should “why or today?”). For those of you who missed either of these opportunities; you can sign always up for an individual appointment with one ofand/or these for meeting one-on-one a for counselors career the other job searching issues. Remember, it’s your career…what have done lately? you

C D C SNHU 12 12 Delta Beta’s raised Doing elay for Life: Team Phi Delta Beta elay for Life: Team Phi R about $1,500 as a team during in participating year second their Relay for Life. The group also became more involved in night’s the festivities by ing sponsor- the Relay for Life Jail. For three hours Petey the Penman, Max the Monarch, and Fungo the Fishercat arrested par- Relay ticipants including staff, faculty, an raised which participants, and additional $230. The additional twenty stu- Employers Employers talked about the dents that signed up mock interviews for with the employers also received very beneficial feedback on their performance and gained insight into how to best present themselves for real Wheninterview. one a of the students, Andrea Johnson (Busi- ness Administration senior), was asked about the value of doing interview mock a “Thisstated, is friends or parents Your awesome. can tell you what to but this say, is a professional critique. a mock interview me has a given positive advantage when I go in next interview.” for my biggeststudent’s during mistakes interviews as well. One mistake only worked summers doing landscaping; they should emphasize any customer service, keting, account management mar- that they have per- skills transferable discuss formed. even They can such as working on a team, attention to detail, ifleadership demonstrated and problem-solving, but it All value, is applicable. jobs up have to the experi- their make to way a find to writer resume employer. to the ences RELEVANT elay Team: Phi Delta Beta elay Team: Chance Clutter Contributing Writer R Develop- fromDC Events C Students Gain Valuable Insight Insight Gain Valuable Students In the last month, the Career

The employers later talked about some of the Clubs & Orgs & Clubs Manchester Katy the OBSERVER common mistakes they saw during the day. One issue was the overall formatting of Using the the Microsoft resume. template was a big turn-off to all the employers since same most ‘style’ of have resume thousands seen of the times. They also wanted students to realize how important it was to be consistent with their spacing and take some just time to make sure it was easy to read. Another common mistake was the students career the towards had resume the lack evance of rel- were applying for. One employer stated that students should emphasize what skills students duties basic just to can opposed as job new the to bring they performed at their old job. For instance, if a has but company financial a for applying is student ment Center brought in help students prepare for upcoming twelve job fairs and employers to graduation. Nearly 40 students came Resume-O-Rama to in have their resumes during reviewed how into insight gainvaluable to and employers by employers review applicants. Whether it was of years the job with someone or resume first student’s a with away walked everyone experience, searching better understanding of done right what have they and where they could getand in improve. come to was it easy how on commented Many students quick, practical tips, which is especially helpful in job market. this more competitive

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black the OBSERVER International Student Gala 2009 Chief Keenan highlighted the what their community needs and it has opened their eyes in reference community. the within roles their to officersPreviously, were viewed as uneducated people in authoritative positions that would abuse commonly their powers. Higher educa- a into evolve police helped has tion profession, not just a job as it was col- a gaining By viewed. previously lege education, Chief Keenan was able to gain a better understanding of ethical and moral behavior. By becoming more informed with problems in the profession, police officers are able to adapt better. differences between policing Massachusetts in and New shire. In the Massachusetts system, Hamp- candidates need to take a civil service exam that also based ranks on veteran them status and resi- dency. Contributing Writer Sean McCormack Clubs & Orgs & Clubs Paul Keenan Paul Department made Speaks at SNHU Speaks On February 18, 2009, the During his speech, Chief SNHU Justice Studies ciation Asso- held their second guest speaker of the year in Robert Frost Room 110. Police Chief Paul Keenan of (MA) Police the Quincy a presentation to the association the to presentation a about his experiences at SNHU and how it led him to his present occupation. Chief Keenan graduated from Southern New Hampshire University in 1986 bachelor’s his received he where Chief Keenan Presently, degree. quickly who veteran 25-year a is climbed the police ranks. Keenan spoke receiving about a higher how enforcement law the helped has education increasing the With evolve. field numbers of officers receiving a college education, it has given them a better understanding of eGraw DeGraw 13 13 The participants did not leave empty- "The Observer" is available at newsstands ameez coffee-house type performance of the band from band ofthe performance type coffee-house enjoyed guests the All Massachusetts. Fitchburg, Observer""the along- by offered meal catered a ofside the beverages the Last Chapter Pub. handed from the party, as four Gavin tickets were raffled alongsidetwo records, one of which was the Beatles’ well-known Road Abbey and a digital record player that records to your computer via USB and converts the music to an MP3 format. around campus and online once a month and is opinions student’s the voicing to forward looking on a variety of topics. For any inquiries, please or [email protected] at newspaper the contact Wednesdays, meetings ofone to club’s come the room 301. Frost, in Robert at 3:30 p.m.

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editors and the readers mingled and enjoyed the Trebek band. Trebek supported running by the event the sound for the ing rock, funk and R&B rhythms. RadioSNHU eclectic potential in the acoustic variant combin- range of music tastes. Trebek lived up to their of genres, managing to connect to the diverse Trebek songs Trebek as well as from covers a wide range provided provided a 2-hour show that included original posed of Mike, vocals, and Jesse, guitar. The band The band guitar. ofposed Jesse, and vocals, Mike, acoustic performance of the band Trebek, com-

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wondering why I why spent the wondering extra on 6 that bucks drink. In one of I mentioned earlier columns, my that a great movie makes forget you your surroundings of hands the into completely fall and the movie. This movie did not that. do all I could think about was the ridiculous laugh of the man sit- ting behind me, and how to get his son to shut up! bad a was Cop" Mall Blart: "Paul movie. It has some great points like an exceptional cast topped off by the lovely Mays. The Miss movie also provided Jayma some good laughs throughout. I gave the movie a B- its due lack to of follow through and inability to fulfill my expecta tions. tions. I would suggest to watch it on but HBO, do NOT spend 7 dollars on a movie. ticket for this

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a green card. immigrant who married him for and has a daughter with an illegal an with daughter a has and has been a mall cop for ten years ten for cop mall a been has only accomplishment is that he in the avenue of women. His officer and has not lucky been Blart. He is a wannabe police mall security guard named Paul on an hypoglycemic overweight, Mall Cop." This movie was based was movie This Cop." Mall starred in the Blart,movie "Paul trial he produced, wrote, and roots of comedy. In his latest he has always been true to his or working on a television show, or on working a television show, Whether he is directing a movie hear often in the comedy world.

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Blaine would be participating in his class talent show that Friday. Hector’s excuse was the on radio the install to needed that he ofinside Before plate. chest the he could finish explaining how it attached and how efficient it would be, Madeleine slammed the door behind her. talent show, Hector hooked with it in installed fully and radio the days two With difficulty. minimal remaining, he attached the bul- letproof glass to the headpiece and hung up the torso for when it could be fully attached to the waist. With one day remaining, shoebox a through sorted Hector washers and bolts, of full screws, before finding a picture of him- He baby. a as selfBlaine holding placed the photo in a small steel on frame the installed and frame the inside of his suit. After that he flicked off the garage lights for the first time in quite a while to bed. and went aged to get himself dressed in clothing not stained in oil, drink fran- without coffee morning his the for ideas down writing tically machine, and step out into the daylight to breathe in the fresh air open space will bring. four At in the afternoon, Hector sat patiently in a cramped audi- torium his to son watch surprise sculp- ice an creating by everyone ture of a penguin on stage. The boy the to lead of chainsaw use a receiving a week of suspension. Hector could not more proud at that moment. have been

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Ok, so who saw this one an We Just Discuss… Just Can We At least, that is what every- Newspapers are on the coming, because I sure didn’t. This is the last would couple that have I imagined caught in a to domestic. I be mean, come on, Rihanna is only biggest the female in music now and Chris Brown definitely right one of the biggest males. Since the ordeal, all of Chris Brown’s sponsors have dropped him. decline these days. From business end the of things, several are failing, or near have failing, been or saved from by failure paper-loving entrepreneurs. of end things, practical the From papers are cumbersome inefficient in quickly and delivering the most important, most up- to-date, most interesting information. In this technologically dying are newspapers age, driven while other media sources begin to flourish. the OBSERVER one has been saying however, lately. beg I, to differ. and internet the when Books die not did e-books entered onto the scene. I doubt that they ever will die. Records are still considered the most genuine form of recorded music, despite the age of iPods. In fact, they are now collected and relished like never before. As technological advances may

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Mike Ghika Mike SNHU Athletics SNHU fter A B-Ball Falls Men’s It looked as if head coach Stan Spirou, in his 24th season with The Penmen loss ended a six-game winning streak, as they fin- In the loss, big man Tory Stapleton led the way with 14 points But prior to the shortcoming, SNHU carried their end-of- over The win earned the locals a match-up with the River Hawks Strong NE-10 Showing the university, would be able to work his magic and perhaps lead his Penmen to the NCAA four-time four-time conference Coach of the had Year gotten there 14 times before. However, the exciting Northeast-10Penmen’s Tournament run came to an end in the semi-finals following a 61-55 loss at Le Moyne on March 5. Le Moyne ended up falling to Assumption on game. 7 in the NE-10 championship March mark. had final They 12-16 season’s last after 18-12 at year the ished 10 ofalso won in the semis. 12 before falling to Le Moyne and seven rebounds for SNHU, while Wood had Wood 11 points while grabbing 15 boards. Le Moyne held the to under 32 percent shooting for the contest. Penmen the-season momentum into the conference tournament, defeating St. Rose 62-57 at home in the opening round. career Coryhighs with Vejraska 20 set points and 11 boards to lead the way for the Penmen. Senior Bowen Troy scored 11 points while Stapleton and totaled nine apiece. Wood of UMass Lowell in the quarterfinal round. The No. 2 seed River Hawks were favorites at home up against the No. 7 seed Penmen. But at SNHU, the time just a week removed from beating with UMass out gotterritory and enemy into went Fieldhouse, the at Lowell offa 66-60 win to knock to the semis. the higher seed and advance Jenn Parro Jenn 21 21 ports 800.429.1670 800.429.1670 S

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from this, but they have a tough battle ahead. but they have from this, Mongeau and Sherryand Mongeau SNHU with four goals of her own. Emily goals each. two giving giving Bates the victory. Lee once again led each each scored seven goals in the second half back back with six. However, SNHU and Bates Bates put up eight goals while SNHU fought able to overcome a two goal deficit at the half; the at deficit goal two a overcome to able ladies kept it close the entire game but weren’t weren’t but game entire the close it kept ladies the short end of a 15-13 loss to Bates. The Penmen Penmen were stunned to see themselves on assists each. net. Parro and Julie Kraus added with four three goals while Katie Clark got the win in nifer Parro, and Maura Murphy all collected at halftime. Libby Parent, Carole Lee, Jen- the second half while only leading by three phia 18-5. SNHU exploded for 12 goals in startedoff Philadel- beating by year this right March 2009 March Ask Aimee

March 2009 March Action ball field tennis courts Sunday April 5th Friday April 10th Friday Tuesday April 7th Tuesday Saturday April 4th Saturday April 11th the tennis courts the baseball field the baseball field Wednesday April 8th Wednesday on the softball field on the softball field on the softball field on the softball field PM on Larkin Field on the tennis courts on the tennis courts PM on the softball field 1:00 PM on the tennis courts Thurdsday April 2nd Continued tional at 3:00 PM on the softball field tional at 5:00 PM on the softball field Women’s Softball against American Interna- Women’s Softball against American Interna- Women’s Women’s Softball against New Haven at 5:00 Softball against New Haven Women’s Men’s Baseball against Bentley at 3:00 PM on Men’s Women’s Lacrosse against New Haven at 1:00 Lacrosse against New Haven Women’s Men’s Baseball against Bentley at 12:00 PM on Men’s Women’s Tennis against Merrimack at 4:00 PM Tennis Women’s Men’s Tennis against American International at Tennis Men’s Women’s Softball against C. W. Post at 2:00 PM Post Softball against W. C. Women’s Men’s Tennis against on the Bentley at 4:00 PM Tennis Men’s Men’s Baseball against Pace at 3:30 on the base- Baseball against Pace Men’s Women’s Softball against C.W. Post at 12:00 PM Post Softball against C.W. Women’s Women’s Softball against St. Anselm at 3:00 PM Women’s Women’s Softball against St. Anselm at 5:00 PM Women’s Women’s Tennis against New Haven at 1:00 PM againstNew Haven Tennis Women’s Men’s Tennis against St. Michael’s at 4:00 PM on against St. Michael’s Tennis Men’s ome SportsHome Compiled by: Nick Tasso

Larkin Field tennis courts on Larkin Field Friday March 27th Friday the baseball field Sunday March 29th Thursday April 2nd Sunday March 22nd Tuesday March 31st Tuesday Wednesday April 1st Wednesday Saturday March 21st 22 Tuesday March 24th Tuesday Saturday March 28th Monday March 30th PM at Larkin Field PM on Larkin Field on the tennis courts on the baseball field on the baseball field on the baseball field 22 Wednesday March 25th Wednesday PM on the softball field Upcoming PM on the tennis courts PM on the baseball field at 12:00 PM on the baseball field Women’s Lacrosse against Stonehill at 4:00 Women’s Women’s Tennis againstSt. Anselm at 1:00 Tennis Women’s Men’s Lacrosse against Pace at 1:00 PM on Lacrosse against Pace Men’s Women’s Tennis against St. Rose at 1:00 PM at 1:00 against St. Rose Tennis Women’s Women’s Lacrosse against Merrimack at 4:00 Women’s Women’s Softball against New Haven at 3:00 Softball against New Haven Women’s Men’s Baseball against St. Anselm at 3:30 PM Men’s Men’s Baseball against Pierce at 3:30 Franklin Men’s Men’s Baseball against Merrimack at 1:00 PM Men’s Men’s Baseball against Assumption at 3:30 on Men’s Men’s Tennis against Assumption 1:00 PM on Tennis Men’s Men’s Baseball against American International Men’s Men’s Baseball against Assumption at 3:30 PM Men’s Women’s Lacrosse against at 5:00 PM Dowling Women’s ark Knight” embraced Knight” Dark Dark Knight.” Ledger’s family accepted the Mens Basketball A Night ofA Night Victory

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Continued from page 21 Continued from page 14 Meanwhile, Meanwhile, Matthews emerged as a reliable option at the point However, However, Stapleton will return as a junior next winter, after Bowen will graduate this spring, and his departure will undoubt- will departurehis and spring, this graduate will Bowen Unfortunately, Unfortunately, the experts decided there wasn’t enough room Freshman point guard Marcus Matthews poured in 21 points to points 21 in poured Matthews Marcus guard point Freshman Sports as the freshman started 29 games and steadily became more consistent as a freshman Fellow table-setter. Lucas Croteau saw a huge reputa- his ahead, looking and season, the in late minutes in increase tion as a deadly outside shooter will certainly help with the absence of Bowen. averaging 13.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game this season despite season this game per rebounds 5.9 and points 13.3 averaging will return boot, Wood less than averaging 25 a minutes contest. To 8.3 boards per game. 10.8 points and as a senior after averaging edly mark a key loss for Spirou after the Nashua native started all 30 startedall native Nashua the after Spirou for loss key a mark edly games this season. He led the team in three pointers made (60) and Stapleton to second finishing while percent) (83 shooting throw free in points per game (12.3). for SNHU to receive a bid in the NCAA Tournament (a ence title confer- would have earned them an automatic bid), but there is still plenty of room for optimism looking ahead to the 2009-2010 season. lead all scorers, while Wood recorded another double-double with 10 points and 14 Therebounds. win advanced the Penmen to their first semi-final game since 2005. the OBSERVER the comic book genre, and nominations for “Wall-E” embraced ani- embraced “Wall-E” for nominations and genre, book comic the mated film as a legitimate medium. Overall, the entire nightwas a refreshing and necessary break from the common occurrences and happenings. beliefs present in current day-to-day actor category also showcased worthy performances by Frank Lan- and Brad Richard Pitt. Jenkins, gella, was a Rourke, Rourke Mickey in role breathtaking his considering award, the for favorite particular and his triumphant return to Hollywood. “The Wrestler” “The Reader.” Winslet Previously nominated otherfor Oscars, five “The Reader.” strong of another statue In a home own. take her to able finally was Hathaway, Anne were of actress rest best the for field, nominees the and Angelina Jolie. Melissa Leo, Meryl Streep, portrayal actor supporting best his for Ledger Heath to posthumously of the Joker in “The on award his behalf, producing one of the most touching moments were performances nominees’ other the Though ofnight. entire the ofimage disturbing that the denying no Joker was the there notable, Ledger minds. imprinted upon viewers’ Finally, Penelope Cruz took home best supporting actress honors for her role in “Vicky Cristina CruzBarcelona.” took time to high- light the need for the Academy to step outside of its national bor- mixed all are “We saying, films, international more embrace and ders together, and it has to be reflected in the In cinema.” she doing so, called attention to a growing theme of as acceptance in Hollywood, denoted by the winners of the night. Nominations for “Slumdog Millionaire” embraced a different culture, nominations for “Milk” “The for nominations gay-rights, embraced

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Denny the OBSERVER Sports eJuan Blair are a lethal com- DeJuan ay on Sunday for attendees over over attendees for Sunday on Day egistration espite Despite losing 5 games this season, Department at 603.668.2211 for addi- Staff Writer Zach Keating The Granite Bowl is a nonprofitevent managed by Visit www.granitebowlfootball.com or contact the North Carolina (27-3) – UNC is the #1 team in the Pittsburgh (28-3) – Pittsburgh received 33 first place Memphis (28-3) – Memphis, although playing in Confer- in playing although Memphis, – (28-3) Memphis Louisville (25-5) – March Madness ages 9 to 18 and an Adult an and 18 to 9 ages 18. Participants can also enjoy live music, games, Zone. Fan tents at the Granite Bowl food and sponsor prizes, students in the managementevent and marketing class and has partnered with the Jimmy Fund and the Tuffy Phelps Scholarship Fund, all proceeds go to these charities and to fund next years event. Sport Management tional information. elease 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) emmes Projected #1 Seeds for country before the ACC tournament, capturing 35 Carolina has votes. been playing their best first basketball going into place and Hansbrough Tyler Lawson, Ty Week. Championship Green celebrated senior 3 only day with season regular their finish in to Duke rival road Chapel Tobacco Hill, N.C. by beating tournament, in the ACC They are looking to be favorites losses. and the Tarheels should be a lock for a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament. bination, and Blair is averaging a double-double for the season (15.6 12.4 PPG, RPG). The Panthers are bound to make a run in the Big East tournament and are a lock for a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament. #1 the have and games conference East Big 2 lost only Louisville Thetournament. NCAA the as well tournamentas that for seed Cardinals have been playing great especially lately, G Earl Clark and F Williams Terrence who both have been 13 over averaging points and 8 rebounds per game. Rick team Pitino’s is my pick seed #1 a pull definitely will and tournament, East Big the win to come Selection Sunday. votes votes in the last week ofand far, so season greatthe a had has regular Pitt season UNC. behind place and second wound up in second the for UConn beating by offseason capped regular their and time this season. Sam Young ence USA, will edge their way into a top seed after only losing 3 games all season. John team Calipari’s has been playing great winning their last 22 straight. Tyreke Freshman lately, basketball Evans has been lights out this year, averaging almost 17 points per game. The Tigers went to the NCAA Finals last year, and lost a heartbreaker to Kansas in overtime. This is a team with a force in this tournament. and they will be something to prove, Press R Dan R ay for Day avid David Department is taking Dan Ranke (PAC) aniel Klein (PAC) (PAC) Klein Daniel 23 23

Staff Writer Sinziana Scoarta Granite Bowl 2009 Opens R 2009 Bowl Granite avid David Spaggiari (SNH) def. Garret Boyd Men’s Tennis Tennis Men’s The Men’s Tennis Team started the spring They are presently listed as 3-2 in the North- by brought were singles the for wins The MANCHESTER, NH – Southern New Hampshire New Southern – NH MANCHESTER, SNHU’s at held be will tournament student-run The As listed on Southern New Hampshire Univer- Hampshire New Southern on listed As Singles 1) 2) Luis Ramirez (SNH) def. def. (SNH) Ramirez Luis 2) 3) Michael Ricciardi (SNH) def. Jose Caceres 4) Andrew Hagen (PAC) def. John Niland 5) Jeff Bunker (SNH) def. 6) Colin Stone (SNH) def. Chris Gaur (PAC) Doubles 1) Spaggiari/Ramirez (SNH) def. Boyd/Klein 2) Ricciardi/Sam Gould (SNH) def. Caceres/ 3) Bunker/Stone (SNH) def. Hagen/Gaur Assump- with NE-10 a be will match next Their season with a 8-1 victory University. against Pace east 10 standing. University’s University’s Sport Management registrations for its third annual Participants can Tournament. Football register at gran- Granite Bowl Flag itebowlfootball.com or visit SNHU’s Student Center from March 16-20 and March 30-April 3 to fill out an application. campus and TheManchester Derryfield on Sat- School April urday, 18, and April Sunday, 19 from 8:00 a.m. - Youth a include will events Saturday’s p.m. 5:00 Spaggiari, Luis Ramirez, Michael Ricciardi, Bunker and Jeff Colin Stone. The doubles teamwork resulted in a win marked Ricciardi-Stone and Bunker-Stone. by Spaggiari-Ramirez, sity’s Athletics Page the results are as follows: Athletics Page sity’s (PAC) 6-0, 6-0 (PAC) (SNH) 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 10-8 (PAC) 8-0 (PAC) 6-1, 6-1 6-0, 6-1 8-4 (PAC) 8-1 (PAC) Ranke 8-0 (PAC) 28th at 1:00 pm. tion on March 6-0, 6-1 embeck Dembeck 6-0, 6-2 Staff Writer SNHU Sinziana Scoarta

embeck/Aaron-Albanese (PAC) def. Cole/ def. (PAC) Dembeck/Aaron-Albanese As listed on Southern New Hampshire Univer- Hampshire New Southern on listed As Chandronnait’s Chandronnait’s meet with the singles NE 10 The singles wins were marked by Amber The women’s tennis team started practice in 5) Rebecca Aaron-Albanese def. (PAC) Cour- 4) Alison Waring (SNH) def. Carla Gross (PAC) (PAC) Gross Carla def. (SNH) Waring Alison 4) 3) Lauren Nigrelli (SNH) def. Kaylee Andersen Andersen Kaylee def. (SNH) Nigrelli Lauren 3) 2) Catalina Echeverry (SNH) def. Joana-The- Singles: Singles: 1) Amber Chandronnait (SNH) def. Natalia Women’s Tennis Tennis Women’s On March 20th they will be travelling to Stone- to travelling be will they 20th March On The team is currently ranked 4th in the ITA The team also took advantage from a weekend weekend a from advantage took Thealso team 3) 2) Nigrelli/Waring (SNH) def. Andersen/ Doubles: 1) Chandronnait/Echeverry (SNH) def. Sub- 6) Christie Cole (SNH) def. Kira

tie Cole, a freshman, replaced Welch. a freshman, replaced Welch. tie Cole, she will be returning for the following games. Chris- games. following the for returning be will she Welch was Welch unable to play due to health issues but lete. According to Coach Gregory Coache, Meghan GregoryCoache, Coach to According lete. concluded with a stellar victory by the SNHU ath- player player of the year, Pace senior Natalija Subotic, Echeverry and Nigrelli-Waring duos. duos. Echeverry and Nigrelli-Waring wins were the hard work of the Chandronnait- Alison Warring and Christine Cole. The doubles Chandronnait, Catalina Echeverry, Lauren Nigrelli,Lauren Echeverry, Catalina Chandronnait, ing of the season. against Pace University, marking a successful open- successful a marking University, againstPace of preparation lead to a 7-2 victory on March 6th, ting ready for the spring season. The two months January January at the YMCA center in Goffstown get- March 2009 March

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sity’s Athletics Page the results are as follows: Athletics Page sity’s East Region. East Region.

the island teams. the island teams. at Martha’s Vineyard where the doubles played with played doubles the where Vineyard Martha’s at Blais (SNH) 8-5 Gross (PAC) 8-5 Gross (PAC) teney Blais (SNH) 8-4 (PAC) otic/Augustine

(PAC) 6-3, retired (PAC) hill College for a 3:00 match. Danks March 2009 March ivision Finish: 5th -Division ivision Finish: 4th -Division -Staff Ace: Cliff Lee ivision Finish: 3rd -Division ivision Finish: 2nd -Division -Staff Ace: Mark Buehrle -Staff Greinke Ace: Zack Pg. 25 American League, Pg. -Staff Verlander Ace: Justin -Offensive Force: Jose Guillen Jose Force: -Offensive ~ See -Offensive Force: Miguel Cabrera Force: -Offensive -Offensive Force: Carlos Quentin Force: -Offensive -Offensive Force: Grady Sizemore Force: -Offensive The Indians seemed to suffer a season- Clubs & Orgs Editor ompiled by: Mike Capalbo by: Mike Compiled oyals: The Royals made a splash this offsea- Indians: This time last season the Tigers were in the the in were Tigers the season last time This Tigers: R long hangover from their three-game collapse against Boston in the 2007 ALCS. They went from being the leader of the Central and among the elite in the AL to .500 club in one season, and dead- the to at Sabathia make C.C. ace matters longtime their traded worse, they last decline their from note positive The season. last line season was the resurgence of Cliff Lee, who captured should Indians The season. last award Young Cy AL the be better than last season, and they are last because it only is hard ranked to put any of these teams here. Yankees’ Yankees’ position; clear winners of the offseason and primed for a breakout campaign. Unfortunately, their for up of make lineup not jaw-dropping could All-Stars Series, World ace young from decline a and the staff, pitching lackluster a reach to most by Picked Verlander. Justin the Tigers were one of the biggest disappointments in They division. the in last dead finishing history, baseball enough. be not added may some it pitching but in bit, Edwin a Jackson improve and may Brandon they so Lyon son acquiring big pieces to improve their young club. Power bats like Mike Jacobs and Coco Crisp will help their offense support a young staff with high potential, led by Zack campaign, Greinke and closer coming Joakim off Soria, who himself a established among breakout the game’s elite what have it takes closers. to repeat what they did in 2003, Thefin- Royals ishing in third place at 83-79. If some of pects their like Luke pros- Hochevar and Alex Gordon breakout in 2009 they could easily win this shaky division. broke broke out last season and look like they will lead this staff for years to come. The White Sox will still be quality a team in ’09 but considering the nature of this division and their subtractions probably this will not offseason duplicate they last year’s 89-74 record. Cabrera. The loss of thin, Vazquez leaves but young their stars rotation Gavin Floyd and John CC Sabathia ustin McGowan McGowan Dustin ivision Finish: 5th -Division ivision Finish: 4th Finish: -Division ivision Finish: 1st -Division -Staff Halladay Ace: Roy -Staff Guthrie Jeremy Ace: -Offensive Force: Alex Rios Force: -Offensive 24 24 -Staff Liriano Ace: Francisco Central -Offensive Force: Nick Markakis Nick Force: -Offensive After winning the division in -Offensive Force: Justin Morneau Justin Force: -Offensive As every other team in the Central

White Sox: Twins: Blue Jays: After being the next best team in the google.com 2008 only to lose to the White Rays Sox unloaded in a the large portion ALDS, of the their including club, Javier Vazquez, Joe Crede, and Orlando goes up and down every season, the quiet and overlooked Twins stay at the top of the year division each despite how little they spend. They of had the most one uneventful offseason of any team and are almost identical to the end of last season, in a but division where consistency wins with so many questions elsewhere, the Twins safest bet have to win to the Central, be even if the it is boring. tough AL East for so many seasons, the indicated Jays over. starting are they that offseason dormant their with of two losing season last blow tough a dealt Theywere and Marcum Shawn starters best their then ofand most 2009) miss will (each injuries major to lost their ace A.J. Burnett in free agency to the sion rival divi- They Yankees. now have an empty rotation after ace Roy Halladay and will likely look to build for ofpossibility the including future; Halladay. the trading offense though, where Nick Markakis, Aubrey Huff, and Brian Roberts give them a combination of speed and power good enough to get out of the basement. Please turn to page 00 Mark Teixeira ivision Finish: 1st -Division ivision Finish: 3rd -Division -Staff Ace: CC Sabathia -Staff Beckett Ace: Josh -Staff Ace: Scott Kazmir -Offensive Force: Jason Bay Jason Force: -Offensive East ivision Finish: 2nd (Wildcard) -Division -Offensive Force: Alex Rodriguez/ Force: -Offensive

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-Offensive Force: Evan Longoria/B.J. Upton Longoria/B.J. Evan Force: -Offensive merican LeagueAmerican Preview ays: The last-to-first Cinderella story, the Rays While the Red Sox did not shake things did not shake Sox WhileRed the ed Sox: Orioles: R R Yankees: Without a doubt the winners of the Sports before last season, the Orioles now seem to have new group a of talent in place and are in a position to improve in the next few seasons. They finallysome decent have young arms in the rotation like Jeremy Guthrie and added and quality Mark Hendrickson. starters Their real in strength is their Rich Hill paign, so they could easily be #1 in the East again. accomplished last season was among accomplished last the most season was incred- ible in sports history. It was all due to the tion culmina- of years of top draft picks and an emphasis on defense and young pitching. While it is now impossible to write this team off after reaching the World Series, it is hard to predict them to repeat such a spe- of addition the Bur- Pat However, 2008. as season cial power to rell’s their dangerous lineup will make them a force, and up this offseason like their rivals, they were able to lock lock to able were they rivals, their like offseason this up up key pieces of their championship group and add John like talent high-reward potentially low-risk, some Smoltz, Brad Penny and Rocco Baldelli. improved Theytheir bullpen significantly also with the acquisitions of Takashi Saito and Ramon Ramirez to assist Every Red the year Papelbon. Jonathan closer All-Star Sox’ success depends on Josh Beckett and if he can stay healthy and be anything close to his 2007 season. If any of their gambles pay League. American off, the but they division are the just capable not winning of offseason, the Yankees traded out their old, unpro- ductive, expensive goods of the past few brand-new, top years for of the line breathtaking toys new to stadium decorate with. In their times, hard the economic Yanks spent $423 million players, but on pitchers C.C. just Sabathia, A.J. Burnett three and first basemen MarkTeixeira could very well trick do the in making the playoffs a tradition again offget usual, may They in startagainas Bronx. slow a to the especially with Alex Rodriguez missing April due to his recent hip surgery, but if the revamped rotation this division stays is healthy, theirs to lose once again. the OBSERVER

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ivision Division Series. But this year could be differ- google.com Finish-5th Division Dunn Force-Adam Offensive Staff Lannan Ace-John Offensive Force-Hanley Ramirez Force-Hanley Offensive Staff Nolasco Ace-Ricky but team this about say to lot a Thereis Nationals: Cubs: After owning the best regular season record season regular best the owning After Cubs: Mariners: Much like the Tigers, the Mariners dis- they have a mediocre logjam at first base and outfield. a mediocre logjam at first base and outfield. they have none of it is good news. After an FBI investigation of investigation FBI an After of none goodnews. is it their General Manager Jim Bowden, he resigned stat- departingBefore distraction. a become had he that ing out this and offseason, he traded went for Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham. Olsen might help the extremely weak rotation but the rest of the team is in disarray. After signing Adam in the National League, the Chicago Cubs promptly Dodgers the to flopped three in National the in games League of season full a have will they as Cubs the for ent Rich appointed mightily last season after stocking up with the with up stocking after season last mightily appointed of likes back- step major a took Theteam Bedard. Erik losing baseball, in teams worst the among were and wards 101 games. If anything else they boosted their morals by bringing back Ken Griffey Jr., but it will not help the team There much. signs are in positive the rotation and starter a to converting Morrow Brandon with though It Bedard is apparently impossible healthy. for them to 2009. in better be only can they so year last than worst do Derek Lowe and ivision Finish: 3rd -Division ivision Finish: 2nd -Division -Staff Lackey John Ace: -Staff Millwood Ace: Kevin 25 -Offensive Force: Ian Kinsler Force: -Offensive 25 -Staff Duchscherer Ace: Justin -Offensive Force: Matt Holliday Force: -Offensive -Offensive Force: Vladimir Guerrero Vladimir Force: -Offensive The A’s had a fire-sale of talent the past The A’s Dan Uggla. Their pitching led by Ricky The Rangers are no longer a team ofteam a longer no are RangersTheangers: big Athletics: R Staff Ace-Cole Hamels free to Smoltz John pitchers lost they While Braves: ivision Finish-3rd Division Jones Force-Chipper Offensive Staff Ace-Derek Lowe storysame the everyyear: it’s like seems It Marlins: Finish-4th Division season and a half, shipping off practically every piece of talent. It left them barren and lacking identity, but this offseason they finally spent, and landed the highly- short- signing as well as Holliday, Matt slugger acclaimed stop Orlando Cabrera. They bring- have by Oakland in also culture frat-house old that attempted recreate to ing back Jason Giambi. Their pitching is thin but with division. weaker this in well do can they attitude right the name sluggers, but are retooled for the future and led by two of the game’s best young offensive players in Ian Kinsler and Hamilton. Josh Their already adequate prospects highly-touted when better even be will offense Elvis Andrus and Nelson Cruz breakout, so the Rang- despite on, season this from better or .500 be should ers Millwood Kevin by led staff, pitching suspect always their and Vicente Padilla. They could easily finish second. agency and Tim Hudson until at least mid season due to due season mid least at until Hudson Tim and agency trading by rotation their revamped Braves the injury, an for Javier Vazquez and signed both Japanese star Japanese Kenshin Kawakami. Another big offseason move was the signing of Garret Anderson; how- he is currentlyever out indefinitely with an injury. play- some on spend to good need Theya but are team ers to be looked at as one of the top teams in the NL East. Their offense will be there Ramirez and thanks to Hanley Nolasco and Josh Johnson are good but Starter Anibel Sanchez are threw a no young. hitter back in 2006 gotbullpen Their since. same the been really hasn’t but better with the addition of Scott Proctor and Vladmir Nunez but in all I honesty, don’t see this team gelling together to sit atop the division.

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returns. but should be able to return to full strength when he doubt as he is from recovering off season hip surgery Utley’s availability for the Utley’s start of the season is still in to continue his dominance in the ninth inning. Chase at the forefront offorefront the at Lidgelooks Brad and rotation their Pat Burrell with Raul Ibanez. Cole Hamels will remain will Hamels Cole Ibanez. Raul with Burrell Pat pretty much the same team as last year except replacing except year last as team same the much pretty

tion and the back end to overtake the world champs. the world end to overtake tion and the back season but I feel they have enough in the startingrota- the in enough have they feel I but season once again. Their offense might digress a little bit this digressbit again.might little Theironce offense a New York is set to take on the Philadelphia Phillies ing up one of the worst bullpens in the 2008 season, acquisitions of Francisco Rodriguez and J.J. Putz. Shor- Putz. J.J. and Rodriguez of Francisco acquisitions season to win the East because of their off season offense is not what it was. Still, the West is theirs to lose. to theirs is West the Still, was. it what not is offense their best to replace the losses (Brian Fuentes), but the fresh off his record 62 save season. They have done major departures, including and Mark K-Rod, Teixeira Boston. The disappointing letdown was followed by found hard luck in the first round of the playoffs against playoffs of the round first the in luck hard found wins. It seemed to be the Angels’ year, but once again they again once but year, Angels’ the be to seemed It wins. lar season record in baseball and the only team with 100 with team only the and baseball in record season lar looked their strongest last season, touting the best regu- best the touting season, last strongest their looked March 2009 March od hroniclesecent C of A-R The R amirez March 2009 March Tim Lincecum Manny R Manny

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ivision Finish-3rd Division Ramirez Force-Manny Offensive Staff Billingsley Ace-Chad Rockies: With Jeff Francis out seemingly for the Finish-4th Division Helton Force-Todd Offensive Staff Ace-Ubaldo Jiminez Padres: Although they have Jake Peavy and Chris Finish-5th Division Gonzalez Force-Adrian Offensive Staff Peavy Ace-Jake google.com google.com ers, ers, they look to try and make another run at the divi- just pitching their Brewers, the like Unfortunately sion. adequate enough. isn’t Losing contract the to him signing not though even immensley he was looking for was a good idea. The only bright spot in the rotation is Chad Billingsley. Ramirez will like seems pitching the but again once offense carrythe a tough hill to climb. entire 2009 season, Ubaldo Jiminez and Aaron Cook will be looked at to maintain stability in the Rox rotation. Behind those two, they have an interesting mix of starters to take the hill. They lost free their agency closer but to look to use Huston Street Manny and Corpas as have back up once again. Although they did trade away their best hitter, they still have a pretty good offense. Soon to be 24-year-old Ian Stewart if given enough at bats should have a break out year to offense. help the Rockies Young, their offense might be the worst in the game. They also didn’t resign their long time closer Trevor Hoffman which will hinder the pen in the late innings. In addition, they be may sellers near the trade deadline that is all that they to clear up Right some now, salary. offentire season their spent the as about concerned are Peavy. busy trying to trade away ’Backs D’Backs didn’t do Dan Haren. Their bull- Dunn and Orlando Hudson 26 26 West Dunn both gone from mid season the trades, Giants: I cringe even looking at Bengie Molina as Finish-1st Division Molina Force-Bengie Offensive Staff Ace-Tim Lincecum Diamondbacks: Adam ivision Finish-4th Division Pujols Force-Albert Offenisve Staff Wainwright Ace-Adam Reds: On paper, this team doesn’t look to bad but Finish-5th Division Bruce Force-Jay Offensive Staff Ace-Edinson Volzquez Pirates: There hasn’t been much to say about the Finish-6th Division McClouth Force-Nate Offensive Staff Maholm Ace-Paul ivision Finish-2nd Division Drew Force-Stephen Offensive Staff Ace-Brandon Webb Dodgers: After the four month plus soap opera their best hitter but it’s probably the reality. I will know be I regretting this pick in September but I just can’t Tim winner Young Cy 2008 rotation. that from away shy Lincecum leads the way as Matt Cain will most likely be last goodyear really a had Cain starter. two number their year but was overlooked due to Lincecum and the goodperfor- his for fact show to wins many get didn’t he that mance. Former Cy Young winners Randy Johnson and Barry Zito also add into the mix while 26 year old lefty be their fifth starter. will most likey Sanchez Jonathan the games aren’t played on paper. Hoping to getto another Hoping paper. on played gamesthe aren’t in 3.21 ofa out posted year who solid Volzquez Edinson form to return potential a with Coupled year. full first his of Aaron Harang and Bronson Arroyo, this team might have something going for them. With Ken Griffey Jr. and Adam way the lead to Votto Joey and Bruce Jay to look will Reds for their offense. Pirates for the past decade. been It that just goodhasn’t signed Maholm Paul offseason, the In organization.of an been has He Pirates. the with stay to extension contract a Gorzelanny Tom and Snell Ian starter. reliable only their will look to rebound from awful years. Most position of players are young who their still need time to polish their game. In a few years this team could be something up to par. their talent just isn’t but right now both left this past offseason and the much much to replace their offensive production. They will rely heavily on Justin Upton who showed moments of brilliance last year but wasn’t able to sustain it for very The help rotation either. looks to be long; injuries didn’t solid as they have added Jon Garland to a rotation that already has Brandon and Webb pen is up in the air once again. Dodg- the with resigned finally Ramirez Manny as known

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google.com ivision Finish-1st Division Ramirez Force-Aramis Offensive Staff Zambrano Ace-Carlos Brewers: Against all my reasoning, I think the Finish-2nd Division Fielder Force-Prince Offensive Staff Gallardo Ace-Yovani Astros: The ‘Stros brought back injury prone Sports ont. From Pg. 25 LeagueNational Pg. ______Cont. From Cardinals: Still without a definite closer, the Cardi- ivision Finish-3rd Division Lee Force-Carlos Offensive Staff Oswalt Ace-Roy Harden (barring an injury) and added Milton Bradley right field.to play As longas Bradley can control his inevitable outburts to two or three, he should be a productive player in that stacked lineup that already included Alfonso Soriano, Derrek Aramis with Chicago. Bradley inked Lee before Ramirez, and Brewers will finish second because of their competition is just as weak as in them. the Centralheav- rely mainly will they pitchers, two top their losing After ily on 23 year old Gallardo. Yovani The Brew Crew ofone have also gamethe with in hitters 3-4 best the Braun and Prince Fielder. Ryan Mike Hampton to fill out their rotation. He only started only He rotation. their out fill to Hampton Mike in 13 games last season but it was a big since improvement he hadnt pitched in an Major League game since 2005. The rest of the staff besides stud Roy Oswalt is Ortiz Russ and Backe Brandon at look will they shakyas only the maybe Theiroffense importantgames. pitch to thing that saves the Astros from embarrassment in the serv-if on depends that Tejeda Miguel Yet season. 2009 about investigators congressional to lying to due time ing steroids. the OBSERVER nals seemingly will have in season auditions for the closer the for auditions season in have will seemingly nals Red Boston 2003 the for well fare didn’t that move a role, Sox. In addition to having a huge question mark in the late innings, the rotation is shaky too after Adam Wain- the with season last gotAlberthelp Pujols some wright. emergence of Ryan Ludwick and Rick Ankiel. IfCards want the to compete, they will need repeat mances from all of these players. perfor-

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black awkins Dawkins the OBSERVER Sports Other big moves are Laverneus Coles for- There are still many free agent acquisitions more. Another more. huge acquisition the was Kansas City Chiefs acquiring former quarterback the New England of Patriots Matt Cassel. Speak- ing of made they the many have Patriots moves acquiring cornerback Shaun Springs formerly ofrunninga back Taylor Fred and Redskins the from the Jaguars. Also right now in the rumor mill is Julius who Peppers, is a pro bowl defensive player, he is looking for his contract to get bought out from Carolina and he would like to for the Patriots. come and play merly of the Jets playing now for the Bengals. T.J. Houshmanzadah formerly of the Bengals is now playing for Seattle. One of the biggest defensive acquisitions so far is Brian formerly of the Eagles is now playing for Denver the Broncos. Another big defensive acquisition is Albert Haynesworth who use to play for the Titans will be suiting up as a Redskin in 2009. many too are there but teams for huge were that to name, and there is still free agents out there looking for a home. Football season won’t be starting up for about 6 more months , so there will be plenty of more information coming in about trades, free agents and other NFL news. tuned. So stay Staff Writer Joe Vartanian Joe 27 27 allas, one think would that Dallas, being a big time A lot has happened since Ben Rothelisberger Another big re-signing was Ray Lewis return- Opinon: NFL News & Free Agent Wire & Free Opinon: NFL News and the Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the Superbowl Superbowl the clinched Steelers Pittsburgh the and title back in startLet’s February. off with the big- him- Showtime Mr. far, thus NFL the in gestmove self, Terrell Owens. Now after hearing his release from player he would go to a big time, like the After the NYG. loss of Burress, would T.O. seem to fit the mold but there, he decided to go with the Buf- because move, big a needed Bills the Now Bills. falo they started off hot last year and then completely fell apart. A student from the sports management programrunSNHU could at then better team that Dick Jaurron. I know ifstill don’t this was a smart move by Owens. is T.O. going to a team with quarterback who has not a even played a full season yet, and with the types of antics and he the throws fragileness of the Bills team Ifbottom. the already, to down team this send could move one wrong Owens can keep his composure, I think the AFC East will be one of the most divisions competitive this year with the dominant Patriots and contend- ers of and Dolphins. the Jets think I fan football a Being Ravens. the to back ing but else anywhere play him see to weird be would it Baltimore, I am glad he stayed. Kurt Warner also decided to resign with the Cardinals for two more years, so that means 1st round pick and four year pro, Matt Leinart will be riding the bench some Now A Buffalo Bill

Perhaps Perhaps Yankees’ officials prior only the A-Rod, for As Then news broke that Terrell Owens Terrell od Yahoo.com A-Rod A-Rod had a torn labrum and a cyst in his right hip. It was first reported that he would try play through the injury to and wait surgery. for season the after until However, doctors have organization to told the Yankees since temporarily getsurgically A-Rod repaired now, with more gery to likely place take after sur- the say sources point, this At season. A-Rod will miss 6-9 weeks following surgery, but as Red Sox fans saw with hip Mike Lowell’s ofout isn’t it ques- the recovery, tion that A-Rod will miss all of well. as May are actually breathing a sigh of relief in the wake of injury. A-Rod’s The negative of publicity the steroids admission now has been supplanted star’s by health, the and the Yankees can focus on trying to win with the newly-signed Mark Teixeira, C.C. Sabathia, and A.J. Burnett until his return. ofhad public was the him doubt perform to ability his concerning in the his clutch. But judg- now, ment is in question. Now, his Hall-of-Fame future is in question. And most importantly, his health is in question. brutal press conference in the wake of the admission. allegations He then and to went homer in his on first exhibition game of the spring. Staff Writer Mike Ghika Mike hroniclesecent C of A-R

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underwent underwent an excruciatingly training with the Yankees. He A-Rod A-Rod once he arrived at spring home run record. he one day break Barry Bonds’ massive massive dollar incentives should York. York. The deal also calls for $275 million deal with New rently signed to a new 10 year, the 2001 season. Now, he is cur- the 2001 season. Now, lion contract with Texas before after signing a 10-year, $252 mil- $252 10-year, a signing after pressure to live up to the hype

prior to the 2004 season. once he was dealt to New York also noted that he stopped using stopped he that noted also time with the Texas Rangers, but Rangers, Texas the with time steroids from 2001-2003 in his he was stupid and in naive using ist Peter Gammons. A-Rod said view with journal-Hall-of-Fame from A-Rod in an ESPN inter- public admission and apology ing drugs was then met with a world world of performance-enhanc- time MVP’s exposure into the and integrity intact. point, still have their goodpoint, still have name ing 103 players, at least at this those 104 players. The remain- leaked leaked that A-Rod was one of revealed, but an unknown source unknown an but revealed, ers were supposed to never be roids. roids. The names of those play- players players tested positive for ste- MLB survey test in which 104 information arose about a 2003 and used banned substances. A-Rod A-Rod had sought, purchased, second book, "Vindicated," that the doping of others, said in his personal steroid use as well as written two books about his own own his about books two written MVP Jose Canseco, who has mance-enhancing drugs. Former Former drugs. mance-enhancing been previously tied to perfor- baseman Alex Rodriguez had March 2009 March March 2009 March Katie Matthews- Senior Scarlett takes a tumble Scarlett takes Meghan Haddad- Junior Meghan Haddad- Junior Megan Smith- Sophmore Megan Smith- David Goes to the Dentist the David Goes to Courtney Newman- Senior Senior Courtney Newman- otolo/ Layout by Daniel Smith/ Background otolo/ Layout courtesy of fpb.case.edu Commercial for Dennys’ Grand Slam for Dennys’ Grand Commercial 28 YouTube Video? YouTube 28 What is your favorite is your favorite What Mitty Moo, Jacking and Debra and Debra Mitty Moo, Jacking Nanner puss, Nanner Compiled & Photos by Laura R Kelsey Simpson-Sophmore Kid in Roller Coaster Fat a.k.a JANICE William DiIeso- Senior William 10 Dunks top Shawn Kemp’s Amanda Dzioba- Senior M&M Commercial, you licking yourself? Are Lamont Stapleton- Sophmore Sophmore Lamont Stapleton- Number I have Your Mad TV Can . egree in Business Admin- Business Degreein Daniel Smith Managing Editor

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Goff ’s job entails many things, including co-advis- including things, many entails job Goff ’s Her job as a graduate assistant is a unique one at Elizabeth Goff is the Graduate Assistant for The big projects for the rest of this semester are Goff says that her thing favorite about SNHU is Outside of her duties in CPL, GoffofCPL, Outside in kayak- duties enjoys her Goff Bachelors a has

Director of CPL while maintaining a good rela- Voices & Faces & Voices tionship with the clubs and organizations at SNHU. SNHU. Goff has the opportunity to work as a profes- a as work Goffto opportunity the has SNHU. sional in the area of student affairs while being a full with closely work to able is She student. graduate time the Campus Programming and Leadership (CPL) here at (SNHU). She Southernis New Hampshire University a first year graduate student in the Masters program for Organizational Leadership. the Leadership Banquet that will take place on April 28th and is open to all members of Clubs and Orga- nizations and the formation of the tion Committee, which is designed Club to give students a Recogni- ofrecognition the biggerin be Therewill voice clubs. free diner and an awards presentation followed by a desert Radio SNHU. reception PUB DJ'd by in the the students, and that she “comes to work Goff lead- this, the to facilitate houses serveTo students.” the ership library in her office, chaperones Her Training. onClub in assists and andevents/trips, campus off least favorite thing is the parking on campus in the winter. ing, watching TV, ing, hiking, watching eating TV, out with friends and taking care of her pets. She now has a dog, bearded dragon, and 25 Fish. gerbil, chinchilla, ing the Inter-Greek Council, developing and executing executing and developing Council, Inter-Greek the ing the being Club Process, one Recognition of the main liaisons for Clubs on and and Organizations, working plan to helping currentis Her project projects. special and organize the Leadership Banquet. Other projects Month. for Life and Diversity included Relay have OrganizationalLead- in concentration a with istration and Accounting, Sociology, in minors three and ership ofGoffstate the to Vermont, not has Native History. always stayed in New England; she did a couple of undergraduate years at the University of Hawaii Hilo. Along with at her 4.0 GPA, Goff has aspirations for the future including a career attaining a PH.D along side CPL and eventually in student affairs the OBSERVER

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