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October IS: Breast Cancer Cigarettes Become Less Sweet Awareness Month
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Months after it acquired the cipal, cigars are usually wrapped authority to regulate tobacco, in tobacco rather than the paper the Food and Drug Administra- used for cigarettes, although it tion (FDA) banned the sale of remains uncertain as to how the flavored cigarettes. FDA is interpreting and apply-
In an effort to prevent teen- ing the definition of a cigarette boston.com agers from taking up smoking, versus a cigar. This uncertainty Flavored cigarettes, such as the ones above, will no longer be sold due to FDA regulations. the FDA banned the sale of has confused many storeowners, fruit, candy, and clove flavored some of which have been told cigarettes. According to the by FDA officials that flavored What's Inside? New York Times, "17-year-old tobacco of any kind is not per- Pages smokers were more than three missible. In official statements, News 1-6 times as likely as those over the the FDA is still vague regarding Mobile Marketing Clubs 7-12 age of 25 to smoke flavored the extent to which the ban can cigarettes, and they viewed fla- Creative 13-14 and will be applied. vored cigarettes as safer." As Kretek International Inc., Mixer at SNHU A & E 15-20 such, the FDA hopes to retard the leading producer of clove Opinion 21-22 the daily increase of child and flavored cigarettes in the United Sports 23-27 teenager smokers – almost 3600 States, sued the FDA for ban- Observer Feature 28 new children and teenagers a day ning its products and drastically reports the New York Times – reducing its capital. To recoup Suzanne Lentell by banning the aforementioned some of the lost revenue, Kretek Photo Editor cigarettes. has created cigars that are very Check out the Observer However, there is much similar to the clove cigarettes On Tuesday September little insight into his company, Online! debate surrounding what that they once sold, except they 22nd at 8 a.m., one of the first in front of an auditorium of www.snhuobserver.com exactly constitutes a cigarette, are indeed wrapped in tobacco. 'Mobile Marketing Mixer' semi- students and businessmen and as opposed to things like cigars According to the Associated nars took place in Walker Audi- women from twenty differ- and cigarillos. As a general prin- Press, the company also plans to torium. ent companies, about how it is Please turn to page 04 The discussion was lead by purely educationally driven and Featuring: the Founder and President of how his company’s opinions are Zingr communications, Mark irrelevant. Haddad, who is an alumnus of The whole seminar was Making Strides Southern New Hampshire Uni- based around the rapidly grow- versity. The panel consisted of ing concept of mobile market- Page 3 Dr. Patricia Spirou, the chair of ing. Spirou did a wonderful job Horoscopes the marketing department as the demonstrating how this concept key note speaker, Lisa Landry has evolved the marketing world. Page 16 from Prince Savy, Travis York Before, there were one-on-one from GY&K, Bob Cote from business to consumer interac- Penmen Brattle Consulting Group, Inc., tions, and now that has evolved Dr. Russ Ouellette from Sojourn into a "24/7 item that is always Profile Partners, and Corissa St. Laurent, with you, a simple way to get Page 26 an expert in public relations and to the consumer anytime," said marketing. Spirou. "This converts custom- Mark Haddad and Patricia Spirou Mark Haddad and Patricia Keynote Speaker Patricia Spirou and Panel Haddad began by giving a Please turn to page 04
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November issue before November everyone else, e-mail us else, everyone dukecityfix.com Observer and receive the Observer and receive Against BreastAgainst Cancer Cancer for 10 years but tragically passed away on May 5th of last year, just shy of her daughter's graduation. The team support that to was walking are cre We Allies. Ann’s ofcalled honor is in her ated and awareness raise to as well as mother her remembering in Ashley money to help others in need. team at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/annsallies. to 10:30 a.m. and ends around 1 p.m. supporters in a four mile walk for the fight against Breast Cancer on October Sunday, 25th. All donations help in the fight to find a cure for breast and cancer, we are also walking to support a SNHU Alumni named Ashley Manley. Her mother, Ann, battled Breast - - - 3 3 hile DHS and FBI C One co-worker, One who co-worker, identi According to CNN, an Also weighing in on the According to the Associ Neff also said that, over also expressed similar sentiments similar expressed also to the Associated Press. fied himself as "Joe" to the AP, said, "[He] was literally laugh ing," upon hearing of the news that Zazi might be with a terror plot. associated the course of the Zazi, summer, "was in the throes of making a bomb and attempting to perfect his formulation." administration official familiar with the situation has said that Zazi also has ties to al Qaeda. situation, the Department Homeland of Security released a written statement on the 25th, saying, "W have no information regarding the timing, location or target of any planned attack, we believe it is prudent to remind transit authorities to remain vigilant." ated Press, Folsom continues to argue that his client has no ties to terrorism. ABC Co-workers First for worked who Zazi, of Transport outside of Denver, - - - - error Plot erravechia Editor in Chief Aimee T In an interview with the According to Prosecutor "No traces of any kind of Folsom also said that the Despite these allegations, the public transit system in New City. York found in Zazi's residence. found in Zazi's residence. Associated Press, Folsom said, "I think they were hoping that people would just jump to con clusions." Tim Neff, however, dence the will evi clearly Zazi planned show and attempted to that execute a terror plot, which at targeted is been have to believed essary explosives. to create such chemical was found in his vehi cle," said Folsom of a the FBI. conducted by search vehicle search of Zazi's apartment also failed to produce bomb-making any evidence despite viable the claim made enforcement agent to CNN that by one law bomb making diagrams were store for triacetone triperoxide, another chemical used to create explosives. Zazi's attorney, Arthur Folsom, said FBI agents have yet to find any traces of the materials nec - - - hwarted in NY Najibullah Zazi, center, is escorted offNajibullah Zazi, center, an NYPD helicopter by T
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4 4 Associated Press Associated Among his meetings and Obama's main talking point "But make no mistake. President Obama empha to solve the world's problems alone. We have sought in word and deed a new era of engage ment with the world. And now is the time for all of us to take our share of responsibility for a global response to global chal he said. lenges," at the UN. at the UN. social gatherings, Obama down with Israel's Prime Minis sat the and Netanyahu Benjamin ter Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in an attempt to renew peace talks countries. the two between in his address to the Assembly General was the importance of countries working together to solve the world's problems. He emphasized this idea of throughout responsibility shared a his speech. This cannot be solely ca's endeavor. Ameri Those who used to chastise America for acting alone in the world cannot now stand by and wait for America sized the need to address climate address to need the sized change, his desire for global dis armament of nuclear weapons, 15-minute his between more and speech and countless meetings - - - - -
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Meetings every Wednesday Meetings every Wednesday menthol cigarettes. With their newly found authority tobacco, over the industry. no time to drastically overhaul has taken the FDA products attracting teenagers, the FDA products is attracting teenagers, the considering FDA the definition of a cigarette, as well as possible restrictions on cigarsflavored and ask the court to determine that their new recent ban. products (and the FDA’s cigars by general) are not covered in the connect," Dr. Spirou stated. connect," Dr. to learn of and to today be market technologywe the way changing exposed to these companies revolutionizing marketing in this cen tury. go away, but it gocannot reconnect away, with the customer the way mobile can. marketing the discussion panel was the art of two-dimensional barcode scan ning that makes print interactive by scanning a coupon from inbox on the a cell phone. Bob made clear that print is not going to created vending machines that scan cell phones and have everything have and phones cell scan that machines vending created from up brought concept Another bills. phone cell to added expense by by Lisa Landry on the basis of how sophisticated and effective the States United concept,Thisthe global and a is is. now targetmarket seems to be behind the times. In Japan, Nearfield Communication through demographics and psychographics to truly hone in on the potential customer. Going back to Spirou’s idea, Mobile ing was related to market "spear fishing" as compared to fishing with a net phones compared to 2-5 percent online ofphones compared to 2-5 percent online etc. ads, ing is in creating the most sophisticated and effective target market name resulted in ten percent higher Before ad-awareness. conclud ing, Spirou a gave few statistics from Neilson: half of all cell phone ofrate redemption percent 60 a is there older, and 35 are users cells ers faster than through online and direct marketing." She made message text a every at looks typically everyone how about point great brand the seeing if simply text, Even the get.open they not do they
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the News The entire night will pro Moreover, Moreover, each group in The whole night will func tion in which the host bestows gifts upon his guests as means of thanking them. In this case, the class will bestow the of gifts knowledge and culture upon be those who participate. "We’ll thanking them for the privilege of telling about Stauf Prof. us," said. facher vide an interesting and insight ful glimpse into cultures that are commonly overlooked, prac a servingas simultaneously while tical exhibition of the class that fosters participation, creativity, and expression for everyone to enjoy. expression, art expression, and oral explanation," Prof. Stauf explained. facher the class was required to create two centerpieces, which repre tribe. their about something sent The centerpieces will be graded least at termsofand in accuracy, one person from the group will sit at their table to explain the centerpiece and whatever else students the learned.they Thus, not only learn the information but also share better themselves, ofcelebration a as others with it culture. tion as a form A of potlatch "potlatch." is a large celebra ------News Editor Tim Callahan and Community Rising, will hold three, A Night ofA Night Culture In addition to the food, On October 7th, Prof. The students from the of 'trying to be creative in tell ing a story and sharing an expe rience." The storytellers, Quiet Ken hawk and Deborah New Moon twenty-minute segments begin ning at 5, 6, and 7 Overall, p.m. the night will contain "historical tribal units, and each unit was designated a These specific tribeAbenaki). (e.g. and Wampanoag units did extensive research into many of the traditions of Native American the tribes, includ ing traditional dishes. With the help of Dining class Services, put together a the menu that samples Native American food ofimportantveryaspect (a their culture), which will be served in the cafeteria. there will be professional Native American storytellers, tribal several elders sitting at tables to answer questions, and laptops showing videos of and interviews with powwows elders from upstate New York. Prof. Stauf facher stated that the night was planned for the explicit purpose Stauffacher’s Native History and Native Stauffacher’s Culture (ATH 200) class will be hosting Native American Cul ture Night from 5-7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. class were organized into four - - - - 5 5 Annie Le was originally New Haven police chief ofbeen has cause The death According to CNN, bloody clothing was also discovered in a separate part of the building. Police in New Haven are commenting not on the discovery of the clothing. from Placerville, California. She was to be married to Jonathan Widawsky, a Columbia Univer sity graduate student, on Sept. 13th. cuss the cleanliness of cages lab." mouse research in the James Lewis said at a press con ference on September 17th, "It is important to note that this is not about urban crime, univer sity crime, domestic crime but an issue of workplace violence, which is becoming a concern around the country." growing classifiedas "traumatic asphyxi ation," according to the Haven New medical examiner. other information All pertaining to the arrest, however, has sealed by court been order, according to Lewis. ------ednesday ednesday pre erravechia W Editor in Chief Aimee T ABC News reported that, on that, reported News ABC As details about the case con case the about details As According to CNN, war Clark appeared in court just laboratory and its mice as territory." his miss went Le Annie that day the ing, Clark sent a text message to "dis to meeting a requesting her do at that time. A bond of $3 million was set. According the Associated to Press, Clark only to spoke his acknowledge rights, but otherwise remained silent. character Clark's unfold, to tinue comes into question. According to the Associated Press, several researchers who worked closely with Clark describe him "control as frea" who a viewed the requesting his DNA. rants for Clarks' other vehicle and possessions issued were on the also ceding his arrest, although spe cific details about the warrants not been released. have hours after his arrest in order to enter a plea—which he did not Connecticut around 8 a.m. ET, where he had stayed the night warrant the with complying after 24, whose body was found September 13 in the basement of body was 24, whose a Yale ------
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October 2009 at a Super 8 Motel in Cromwell Police Police took Clark into custody had taken fingernail, hair, and saliva samples from the suspect. arrested, just one day after police after day one just arrested, posed to be married. on the day that she was sup Clark worked. Her body was not was body Her worked. Clark discovered until fivedays later, R to CNN, Le was seen on veillance sur footage entering the she was seen alive. According which which was also the last day reported missing on Sept. 8th, ment behind a wall." ing that Le's body was "stuffed found into a utility compart basement of this build research that worked closely with Le at medical It labs. Yale's was in the Press, Clark Press, was a lab technician being reported missing. being reported missing. body was recently found after with the murder of Yale gradu ate student Annie Le, whose cut charged police in Connecti New Haven, October 2009 In addition to the job that approximately approximately $1200. With that being said, major fundraising is needed. Already a few ideas are being talked about, but students cut to can they as hard tryas will the cost of the Fundraising trip. ideas include Cookie Drop-off, parents to home go letters where cookies have to pay can they and Leaf student. their raking to sent in maker money great a been has the past, where faculty members pay students to clean up their yard. Lastly, it never hurts write home; to students can write to friends and family asking for support (and a little efforts to cash) make the in trip a little cheaper. needs to be done, students will also gain much more. On days off, the group will be explore able their surroundings, to and students who have previously taken Alternative Break have made trips lifelong friends. As for cultural experience, students in the past have said their eyes have been opened to how bad gooda how and get could things life the United States provides. in the background, are - - - - - urtles, oodard, W Justin Woodard Justin , and Staff Writer Rica, sea turtle eggs are Samantha Cohen Because students will be Danielle Kireyczyk and part in saving sea turtles must fill fill must turtles sea saving in part out the application along with six essay questions which will help the committee choose the best candidates. A fiftydeposit dollar is also requested. How ever, if a student is not picked, their money is refunded in full. leaving the country, this trip is going to be pricey. Students in charge a have rough estimate of and looking for any abnormali night, at while day the during ties they must keep watch ofturtle The nests. night shifts will the be especially important because in Costa sacred to natives and local resi dents steal them. This is greatly affecting the sea turtle popula tion and drastic measures need to be taken. Casey Krafton are two students who are coordinating this trip, along with who Justin is a program coordinator. They have, and will be working extremely hard to pull thing together. At this time, it is every not known how many students selective a is it but go, to able are take to wishing Students process. Danielle Kireyczyk , - - - - Saving Sea T Sea Saving gg at a ime T gg One E Casey Krafton
6 excited to get lans started!excited 6 Samantha Cohen Samantha hen the thought ofthought the hen winter This year, as in previous W group Break Alternative The cultural issues facing the hosting communities." years, students have the chance to lend a hand on and a global help level. This out January, Southern New Hampshire stu dents will travel to the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica to save sea turtles. Their jobs will extensive and be their duties will include cleaning off the beaches break comes to mind, it is fair to fair is it mind, to comes break say most students are excited to see family and old friends, take a break from school work, and possibly make some However, that is money. not the for case a group of students here at Southern New Hampshire Uni versity. Students involved with the Alternative Break program are looking to make a difference in the world. explained an alternative break as "a week of immersion into dif ferent cultural, environmental, and socioeconomic communi ties across the world," "students where, can provide service in exchange for the opportunity to learn about current social and - - - - - hon As Joanna Sullivan, an intern an Sullivan, Joanna As This fundraising event will The Office of Disability disabilities as strengths." disabilities as strengths." ing as a tribute to her desire to help others through the SNHU Office of Disability Services. in the Office of Disability Ser vices, explains, "At the Office of Disability Services, we strive to generateAs I awareness. plan I events, look for programs that students, staff, and faculty will accept to learn and enjoy, attend, Fund was created to help SNHU help to created was Fund students with disabilities. Chris tine Zimmermann was a profes sor at SNHU who taught in the psychology department. During her time at SNHU, she worked very closely with the Office of Disability Services as the well Learning as Center. Christine passed away this past year, and this memorial scholarship has been created in her honor, serv from stores such Mountain as Sports. Refreshments Eastern will also be provided by Sodexo Dining Services, including high energybikers the refuel to foods throughout the day. give students on campus opportunity to the take part fun, healthy in activity to benefit a a great cause. The Christine Zim mermann Memorial Scholarship services will also be setting up various raffles throughout the day, with large prizes coming ------Staff Writer Haley Webb
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the livan livan in the Office of Disability Services at disabilityservices@ snhu.edu. requesting donations. If you are interested in creating a team for this event, contact Joanna Sul are still available. Theare still participatavailable. ing teams will be fundraising by contacting local businesses and times throughout the shifts they sign up for. Five teams can par slots two and event, the in ticipate one or both of the shifts. one team member riding at all intervals, intervals, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and then 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and teams can opt to participate in ing them to participate in shifts throughout the day. The riding time will be divided into two serve as stationary bicycles for the event. Students can sign up in teams of allow 10-20 people, Exeter halls. Exeter Thehalls. Office of Dis ability Services has reserved five bicycles that will be propped to quad between the SNHU Stu dent Center and Stark and Memorial Scholarship Fund. Memorial Scholarship the event will take place in the event event will be riding stationary bicycles in an effort to fundraise for the Christine Zimmermann first Bike-a-thon sponsored by ofOffice Services. the Disability Students participating in the there will be a new fundraising the campus: SNHU the on event
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the cuss one's strengths and abili ties was a significant aspect of several students' prior to preparation the night's big These event. students also recognized that friendly smiles and strong handshakes are just as impor tant during a first impression as conducting solid research and communicating effectively with Of employer. an leaving course, a good lasting impression was the intent by numerous students who quickly sent "thank you" emails and cards to the employ ers after getting home that very night! Good luck to all those students who will be interview ing in the coming weeks. And for those who wish more tips on networking to or job learn searching, contact the Development Career Center to sched Remember, appointment. an ule it’s your career…what have you done lately? - - - Students meet with area employers at Acounting/Finance Night Students meet with area employers Chance Clutter Contributing Writer The students also felt good easy it was to strike up a to easy conver strike it was sation with the employers; the relaxed very were representatives and put no pressure on anyone. dif be can networking Although ficult for many, employers the attending Accounting/Finance Night really wanted to put the students at ease so they could get a good feel for personalities. their Knowing how to true confidently and succinctly dis work work experiences, and excellent resumes" were all comments by employers after the event finally quieted down, a mere forty-five minutes later than A scheduled. few of the newly companies attending were even overwhelmed a little at a such in saw they greatstudents how many they said jokingly and short-time may not have to recruit for the rest of the year! about the event, stating how - - - - - is a Big Success! 7 7
Accounting/Finance Night Accounting/Finance Career Development Center Development Career The Accounting Associa Brigid Flanigan's expert instruc tion, the employers were to able take on the big students crowds looking of to make that first great impression with their stomachs full. In great addition, a impression was certainly made as the company represen tatives remarked how impressed they were by the students they saw that night. "Professionally solid greatpersonalities, dressed, tion teamed up with the Career 22nd its for Center Development Annual Night where the huge crowd Accounting/Finance of 97 students had the opportunity representa 30+ the with meet to from 15 England New area tives companies. The event kicked off with a special dinner for the ofmany and students day senior Thanks employers. attending the of work hard tal the SNHU's to ented culinary students, under - - - - lubs & Organizations & Clubs urner As the presentation came to attended. year progresses. Lead by Presi dent Sara Litch and Vice Presi dent Holly McNeil-Turner JSA is determined to make this year their most successful yet. Keep an eye out for our next speaker fair Career the and November in on October 7th. Please Email Either Sara or Holly with questions any or suggestions speakers. Thank you to all for who how how to recognize it. His insight was definitely appreciated and left everyone with a better sense on the drug Manchester problem today. The facing Justice Studies association will many more speakers and inves have tigators from every aspect criminal justice ofto give students the most opportunities to make any ask and connections right the question they might have as the high but after the high wears off wears high the after but high it plunges the person into such a deep low that it can put person the in danger of harm This on is themselves. just inflicting one example Officer Rondeau the presentation. in gave outside everyone took he end an and did a presentation with piece of a fake marijuana to show people what it smelled like and is a drug that is best classified as a stimulant and it puts all of your senses on full alert. It also raises your core to 102 degrees which temperature can put a person in danger of burning up gives Ecstasy skin. in their own a person the sense of such a big
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and we have seen a lot been here. in short have years we the understood that this is college seemed to reach the entire group entire the reach to seemed on a different level because he away away with illegal drug use. He ordinary individuals used to get OfficerRondeau also explained the tactics criminals and even MPD to pass around the room. people used them. He had many by as evidence collected samples explained the method in which firsthand what differenttypes of illegal drugs looked like and lem it faces. He showed students showed He faces. it lem the ways the Manchester ways is trying to combat the growing drug prob SNHU on September, 30, on a group of 30 plus students from students ofplus group 30 a ing and illegal drug use. Force to give students an insight to give Force into the world of drug traffick Police Police Departments Drug Task speakers speakers such as OfficerR Paul opment fairs to getting key From From organizing Career Devel right connections in all aspects of the criminal justice world. Studies Majors in making the tion is making a big mark and is determined to aid all Justice bang. bang. This fairly new organiza tion has opened the year with a October 2009 October 2009
SNHU Field Hockey at Club Day SNHU Field Hockey Liana DiIorio Liana - - - - - 8 8 ednesday ednesday and a schedule W For For more information on obert Frost Hall Suite 105A or alk 4th against Colby Sawyer Col lege on the Derry Field School Practices Turf. are held Monday and of upcoming games and events Christine. Email below. listed are [email protected] for information on practices, games more and events. debut game for the fall semes ter was scheduled for October the deadline for summer fall and semesters is March 1. any For additional questions regard ing more information about the program, e-mail studyabroad@ at office the contact or snhu.edu (603) 629-4648. It is basically just like attending here school with the addition of the personal expenses of living in another Not country. only do these places serve as an native alter place to gain an educa tion, but a place to acquire new perspectives, meet fascinating people, experience a different culture and visit unforgettable places and historical sites. how to get program, involved you can in stop by this the International Affairs Office in R contact Lydia Chiang, director of the Study Abroad Programs. The application deadline for the while 1 Oct. was semester spring - - - - - Photo Editor Suzanne Lentell Contributing Writer Kelsey Benjamin Boisvert then stated her rela her stated then Boisvert According to the Study October 24th away vs. URI vs. October 24th away November 8th Turkey Trot 8th Turkey November Club Association has approxi mately 25 active participants all down the east coast. SNHU’s an honorary member National of Field Hockey League, the became a full member of the team to allowing par league, the ticipate in the elite eight, as well as the All-Star game at the Uni versity of Maryland in Novem ber. The National Field Hockey Abroad Program is very similar. Abroad section of New Southern Hampshire website University’s asp), (www.snhu.edu/895. an advantage of SNHU's Study Abroad Program is and aid financial the "all that fact the scholarships that you currently here can be applied to your have Study Abroad paying like Just country." another experience in New Southern at school to go to the Study Hampshire University, different nationality. It's really an really It's nationality. different advantage." University the at student a to tion of New Hampshire. "My friend Lauren is currently a senior at UNH with a major in Spanish. She spent a year in Spain which was really helpful in improving her fluency in the language and gaining more experience." ity in your future career to be able be to career future your in ity ofclients a with communicate to October 17th at 9:30 am vs. UVM October 17th at 9:30 am vs. October 31st at 1:00 vs. Colby Sawyer Colby October 31st at 1:00 vs.
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the expanding the club team. Over previously club, the summer, the Liana DiIorio is the acting cap tain. Over the past three years, great steps were made towards exciting new changes. new changes. exciting club is Christine Delaney and club team is, club ofteam is, back for course, another season, but with many a foreign country and get that experience in another language. you will Thatthe have abil way, Boisvert, a sophomore at SNHU, SNHU, at sophomore a Boisvert, for to, advantage an be would "It instance, spend a semester in as well. as well. Communication," said Chelsea in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa. Australia and New Zealand are possible countries ter to a full year at a university in another country. Some these of places include countries academic standing and with of GPA 2.75. least at cumulative a Students can spend one semes answer. answer. SNHU's Study Abroad Program is an opportunity for full time students with good through your education, South University's Hampshire New ern Study Abroad Program is your tunity to expand your horizons and gain a lifetime experience
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the On top of the NSAC, ADGroup’s introductory Since ADGroup is still in ADGroup will also take part in the Student ADDYs. The AAF Compe Awards ADDY Student awards national unique a is tition program designed especially for college students. Work entered at the up local can to level move the regional and national judg by entered work the like just ing, country. the across professionals Thevery one. busy a be will year first official event isan Adver tising Account Executive guest current world’s the from speaker #1 Ad Agency, McCann Erick son. The agency McCann is responsible Erickson for such ad campaigns as MasterCard’s “Priceless” and the US Army’s “Army Strong.” speaker, Cassandra Pires, is also The guest a recent graduate of SNHU. its introductory phase, they are still recruiting anyone interested in furthering their career. Email your inquiry to adgroup@snhu. edu. - - - - - esidence Hall Lobbies Clubs & Orgs & Clubs ashington Lobby Student Center-Across from Copies Plus Student Center-Across New Castle Lobby W Eastside Apartment Lobbies Eastside R • • • • • Collection Sites: The next goal for ADGroup for goal next The competitions are spring in held 15 districts each through out the U.S. The winning team card wild one and district each in team then advances to compete on the national level at the AAF National Conference in June. The conference will also provide provide also will conference The networking opportunities with leaders from the marketing, and communications advertising, industries. will be to participate in the 2010 National Student corpo a year, Each Competition. Advertising rate sponsor provides an assign ment or case study outlining the history of its product and cur rent advertising situation. The case study is always candid and reflects reala worldprod the research must situation. Students uct and its competition, identify potential problem areas, devise a and completely integrated communications campaign for the client. Each student then "pitches" team its campaign to a ofpanel NSAC Regional judges. CEOs of Coca-Cola, and AOL. ------9 9 Contributing Writer Shabaz Hussain Shabaz The purpose of ADGroup will also have the opportunity to hear industry leaders discuss the changing world of advertis ing, beginning the career search, making the transition from col Past legecorporateto more. and key-note speeches include the members that are agencies advertisers, and media companies, comprising the nation's leading brands and corporations. is to develop, exercise heighten, student's and talent while building and leadership skills. demonstrating Students able are to attend the annual AAF Student Conference and ticipate in AAF-sponsored com par petitions and award programs, including the Student The AAF Student Con Awards. ADDY ference is in St. Louis this year. Come October, E-Board will likely be ADGroup’s in atten dance. The student conference allows students to have résumé critiqued, their perfect port folios, and fine-tune interview students attending The skills. ing nearly 100 blue-chip corporate - - - ADGroup, an Introduction an ADGroup, try. Through its 225 college chap college 225 its Through try. ters, the AAF provides advertising 7,500 students with real- world case studies and recruit ment connections to corporate America. The AAF also has for Advertising." The AAF is the is AAF The Advertising." for oldest national advertising trade association, representing 40,000 professionals in the advertising national a has AAF The industry. ofnetwork 200 ad clubs located coun the across communities in - - - ashington, W
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D.C., acts as the "Unifying Voice Voice "Unifying the as acts D.C., Advertising Federation (AAF), headquartered in a common interest. American able industry experience outside the classroom to students with affiliated link provideto valu ter of the tising American Federation, a Adver nationally to. to. ADGroup is a college chap the new organization on campus, campus, on organization new the ADGroup, here is your chance October 2009 ------October 2009 Although the event was only was event the Although Across a thin, collapsible rouve ters of Phi Omega Psi are always always are ofPsi ters Omega Phi together around campus. explained She that every Thursday the sisters wear clothing don ning the letters of their sorority, an obvious display of pride and sisterhood that Greek life has come to represent. the first of many occurring that week in regards and to sorority life fraternity at SNHU, the commencement of rush week is causing a stir of ulti to hoping excitement students amongst mately become members of a Greek organization appealing to their specific needs and expecta tions. to offer information ing their organization regard in order to convince potential students to participate in, not necessar ily their particular fraternity or sorority, but in Greek general. Wearing shirts life and ties, in the brothers offered pizza and, comfortablea importantly, more atmosphere to learn about their frat in hope that they might be able to welcome fresh faces to their brotherhood. wall awaited an energized group ofsisters Phi the ofgirls, smiling Omega Psi. Meredith Ryan, the senior president of Phi Omega Psi, commented on the purpose of rush week as a time to come and meet the sisters and, more importantly, to ask to "know questions if you will click well" with the members of a particu lar fraternity or sorority. Ryan made it clear that a major draw of being involved in Greek life is being involved and sis the how adding while friends making - - - - Patrick T Patrick Clubs & Orgs Editor ushes to Life ushes R SNHU GreekSNHU Life On the first night of rush, The Last Chapter Pub in first ofthe creation the Since stood anxious, awaiting the visit in them ofjoin to eager students fraternal union. In an event that Adam White, a junior, member 3-year and president of formal"a as described Psi, Delta Phi occasion to meet the brothers oflook members fraternity," the ship, the development of development the ship, proper leadership, success, and service to the community," Greek life has become a popular outlet for students looking to better their community and themselves. Of the many traditions that round Greek life, sur rush week, a students of which period in time interested in joining a fraternity learncan sororityabout or more these groups operating within their serves campus community, as a welcoming towards future brothers and sisters. This series of welcoming would-be mem bers occurs within the first few weeks of the fall schools nationwide, semester and SNHU at is no different the brothers of Phi Delta and Psi sisters of Phi Omega Psi SNHU's Student Center abuzz with activity was as members ofand sororities six school's the fraternities took their places to welcome prospective students into their particular Greek fami lies. fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, 1776, in fraternities and sororities ofaspect important an been have across universities at life campus the country. Fostering a group website the as towards, dedicated of Phi oldest fraternity, SNHU’s Delta Psi, boasts "brotherhood/ sisterhood, academic scholar - 10 10 information about Kappa Chi feel free to contact us at Kap [email protected]. an event for the end ofend the October; for event an we want to bring breast cancer campus. SNHU the to awareness We have a Passionately event being Pink planned right now ofWe week last October. the for find itvery important to bring a cause to campus that touches so many people in the community Ifaround us. any like would you - The sisters of Kappi Chi Bettina Gay Contributing Writer and Plymouth State, as well as 12 as well as State, Plymouth and currently have We schools. other 11 active sisters. As a sorority, we take part in a great deal of philanthropic activities. We are in the process of working with Girls Inc. to develop a relation ship with young women in our planning also are We community. around us. We have a brother chapter on the SNHU campus nearby. campuses other as well as State at Keene chapters have We
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the ity on the SNHU campus that is means This Affiliated. Nationally that we have other chapters all Beta Gamma Phi became Kappa became Phi Gamma Beta Delta Phi, a National Affiliated Sorority. We are the only soror started as Beta Gamma Phi, the first sorority of the former New Hampshire College. In 1972, Southern New Hampshire Uni always not was name Our versity. Kappa Chi though. Our history sorority on the campus of
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Race" train the egistration Throughout the year, PALs Peer Advising Leaders arePeer here to help hile each student has their class schedule, they are very easy very are they schedule, class to find. The PALs have a desk Office Advising Academic the in located in Exeter 59. There is almost always a on PAL duty in the office. PALA can also be by their signatureidentified dark blue "Got Advised?" W t-shirt. assigned own PAL to work with is PAL any class, SNHU101 their trained to help questions answer about academic policies more personal matters and as at well. volunteers as work PALs Also, many of the on-campus events including Open House events and Accepted Student Days. will be hosting informative events various such as last fun, year’s "R ing event and the "Rise, Shine, and event Register" where PALs went to New Castle and ington halls to assist first year students with registering, also providing juice and breakfast. Be sure with to utilize your PAL any questions you about Academic Advising or the may have SNHU campus. ------Staff Writer Haley Webb Students Clubs & Orgs & Clubs Peer Advising Lead Advising Peer
If you are looking for a PAL PAL a for looking are If you For For all new incoming stu Carey Glines Carey ers Here to Help New make make a more personal connec visited not has If tion. PAL your your SNHU101 class, emails from likely received them you’ve so far this year offering advice and insight about SNHU. advis academic with you help to ing concerns, such as ing your chang major, applying for a minor, or putting together your dents, dents, Peer Advising are Leaders a great resource to keep in mind. Peer Advising are short, for PALs as to referred Leaders, a resource created by the Aca demic Advising Office intended to help first year andstudents transfer to make ment the to the adjust SNHU campus. A is PAL a fellow student there to and questions advising with help any other personal or school- related questions a student may program is made The PAL have. up of student volunteers who are each assigned to a different SNHU101 class to work with. Many PALs make visits to their SNHU101 classes to meet the students, answer questions, and ------ed Sox R 11 11 If you have any questions Overall, the girls are working working are girls the Overall, continue continue to build strong bonds and connections with the com munity. Phi Delta Psi has raised $420 dollars between the over Sylva nia 300 in Loudon, New Hamp shire and the selling of raffle tickets around the SNHU The cornerstonecampus. of the Phi Delta Psi fraternity has been to reach out to the community their full and effortgive to help ing out both the school and the ofcity The respect Manchester. and selflessness that Phi Delta Psi has shown community towards will allow their them to about sororities or want to know know to want or sororities about more about Phi check out Omega the sorority on Face Psi, book, or email the Meredith president, Ryan [email protected]. at Meredith. effects with great music that got everyone up and dancing. No one complained of a bad having a and time suc at was the event, cess as it is every year. hard in their classes and other extracurricular activities, but are also having fun getting to meet new people and will continue to do so throughout the year. - - - - As of the fall 2009 John Galvani John Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Maura Schulman On Thursday Septem
highlighters. highlighters. The pub was cov laser great and blacklights in ered turn out. All the girls had playing fun ice breakers and talking and really getting to know each all. had by A fun time was other. ber 24, the sorority held annual their Highlighter Party in the Last Chapter Pub. A total of88 people came out to hang dance, out with their friends, and have fun drawing and on writing everyone’s free t-shirts with night in the Last Chapter Pub. person to able were girls the All girls to themselves introduce ally who were interested in rushing the sorority. There was a nice be required to give the be fraternityrequired to give over 120 hours of community service across the Manchester area. To accomplish that, Phi Delta Psi has already spent over seventy hours raising money for both the school and the frater Already, alone. semester this nity and networks around and the networks city of loggingthis through Manchester of many hours of community service and fundraising. twelve has Psi Delta Phi semester, active brothers on the campus of Southern New University. Hampshire The brothers will The brothers of Phi Delta Psi care about their community - - - - -
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Phi Omega Psi had their rush laces with dice on them. chures, little chures, and lollipops, neck casino themed table was nicely decorated with bro composites, ity. ity. At this year's club their day, interested in rushing the soror for Club Day and very excited to meet potential girls who were were were hard at work getting ready on September 9, 2009, the girls growth for the girls. growth for the girls. for the girls of Phi Omega Psi. This was a year of change and exciting exciting school year was at hand came to an end, a newer, more October 2009
service to the community which has built strong relationships give give at least ten hours of some Each Each semester, the brothers of Phi Delta Psi are required to and raise money for the school. ternity on campus is its willing ness to help out the community successful and respected fra since its inception W in 1966. been a staple around campus 400 alumni, Phi Delta Psi has of Southern New University. Hampshire Consisting of over active active fraternity on the campus - eek, W October 2009 eek theme of W With at least the same With this year's first major Be sure to keep your eyes & Recreation. & Recreation. amount of events during spring semester the as well, CAPE itself keeps things planning busy such as the three major weeks, Hunger & Homelessness a major concert, bands, off campus trips, Bingo, comedians, and many more. week, the Fall the Seven Deadly Sins planning already way passed begun, you can bet CAPE is at a fun, and hectic stage in development. peeled for their events happen ing around campus; sponsored of Fee Activities Student your by course. For more information email CAPE at [email protected] - Contributing Writer Amanda Compton Sponsored by Your Sponsored by Your Every Monday at 6pm the During an interview with within events 34 least at With Student Activities Fee Activities Student Events, and new this year, Travel Travel year, this new and Events, Last Chapter Pub fills up with students who are involved one or way another with CAPE. in CAPE stands for Coordinators of Activities and Programming just what and they that’s Events, do. Pres the Fitzpatrick, Brittneylyn ident of CAPE, she mentioned up signed members new 164 that for CAPE at Club Day, adding that to the already large number and keeping CAPE one of the most popular, and clubs on campus. populated the first semester alone, CAPE has to separate the hefty into load four committees; Music & Comedy, Major Weeks, Special ------Radio 12 12 Winn believes the event to abuse and making sound deci sion" says Junior, Alex Polley, a student at hand. Overall, the event was an there achievement; was a great turnout of students keen on information learning that will hopefully important lead towards, not only safety in the students’ personal lives, but on this campus as a whole. dance, the table hosted by by hosted table the dance, SNHU was a cause enthusiasm. ofAlong with provid much ing music to compliment delightful this event, Radio SNHU was proctoring a game of Jeop ardy, asking questions regard ing alcohol abuse and granting prizes to students answering the questions correctly. be a success, hoping that dents stu left with more awareness over the safety issues referred a "It was to throughout the fair. great opportunity for freshmen, and others, to learn precaution ary information about alcohol - - - - A line of their chance to receive students eagerly await
a henna tattoo Courtesy of Public Safety Public of Courtesy rouve Patrick T Patrick Clubs & Orgs Editor Public Safety could be The Hooksett police were ing their turn to take a Segway for a spin around the lot. Aside from the widely popular henna tattoo table, the cause of much excitement, particularly among the female students in atten under the influence of vision- altering goggles but as amusing as the scene was, students were undoubtedly learning important lessons regarding the effects of alcohol and how to make right the decisions regarding such matters. seen as well, appeasing the line of students anxiously await National Campus Safety Month, it is only fitting that an event of this caliber occur. present, allowing students the use of the very popular sobriety goggles, glasses that alter simulate to order in vision dent’s stu the sensation of being severely intoxicated. It was quite a comi cal sight attempt to watching walk a straight students line - - - - ell W e wanted an wanted e esidence Life, esidence Life, and R A Safe Bet forA Safe Afternoon Fun A crowd of students answer alcohol abuse questions regarding
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the tional." With September being James James "W explained, Safety, event that was fun, and educa Radio SNHU, offered students a fun outlet to gain knowledge of very serious life choices. As SGA, Public Safety, the ness Center, with music, games, and a grafood, free friend, best student’s Sodexo. by ciously provided topics such as alcohol topics abuse such and sex education, while providing a cheerful atmosphere complete on Tuesday, on Sept. Tuesday, 22nd, the fair was successful in providing an abundance of information on Washington Washington Hall to enjoy the many attractions that made up Held Fair. Safety annual SNHU’s Fair. barricaded-in area surrounding more than appropriate venue in which to host SNHU’s Safety of Washington Hall served as a
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Capricorn 19 (Goat): Dec. 22–Jan. calm month a ahead relative have You Pisces (Fish): Feb. 19–March 20 Pisces (Fish): Feb. It is time to buckle up and dive into Aquarius (Water The conflicts of the previous month of may encounter you. You a few hiccups things have you overall but there, and here under control. Use a little bit of your free time to enjoy the things small in life, yet as next important month will more hectic. be far with positive-thinkers, for this will help in control of to stay you tasks. your your your responsibilities headfirst. Last month allowed for some downtime, but you will not have that luxury this month. will You stay busy, busy, busy. Surround yourself are now far behind you. It is time to move far It are is behind time now you. to move on. Forget those who put you down and Start unnecessary life. cause your in drama anew and stay focused on your personal goals. 20–Feb. 18 20–Feb. - - - - A & E A Libra (Scales): Sept. 23–Oct. 22 Congratulations! This month will be It is time to get back on track with all Sagittarius (Archer): 22–Dec. Nov. Last month's disappointments are Scorpio (Scorpion): Oct. 23–Nov. OBSERVER
the are just that special. Many people will rec accomplishments. for your ognize you full of praises for you. Why? Because you whelm you. Focus on your goals and work goals your on work and Focus you. whelm hard will to not them. achieve You be dis appointed. your your activities. You may have fallen a bit behind last month, but do not let it over 21 friends and With family. continuous posi outcomes. thinking come positive tive now now behind you. As your schedule begins to fill up, do not forget to make time for 21
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the After the movie concluded, The event had an impact in A & E A Johnson's words as words it Johnson's was "a great because campus on bring to event it actually involved real life situa becoming were students and tions more aware of the issues cerning] [con our world today". This organization definitely sets itself apart by not only providing rais actu but campaigns awareness ing ally being a promoter for change Ugandain war-plague and finding and implementing solutions problems. to The results are show ing, and if you are interested in supporting the organization simply finding or out more about it please go to dren.com. all We need to www.invisiblechil become visible sometime. to this degree "I didn't know that the whole problem stems from the beliefs of one man, believe that I he has can't convinced so many people to believe his crazy, the on Davis thoughts." inhumane other side was impressed by the impact that the campaign and the Invisible Children organization had "It is awesome to see far they how have come compared to when I first heard about the orga nization a few years ago." a Q&A session followed, during which students clarified someof their concerns. For those inter ested in supporting the organiza tion, the "roadies" (as the people who raise awareness call selves) them offered the students the chance to donate $3 per week to the organization while receiving and info package, a be will donations The t-shirts. tow DVD and ends war the moment the stopped and peace agreements a reality. become The students line up in an impressive number to donate to the cause, which is admirable considering the current economic situation. ------Sinziana Scoarta A&E and Opinion Editor A&E and Opinion ussell and Bobby R Invisible Children Invisible Visible at SNHU Visible The turnout of the event was was ofturnout event The the that mentions Johnson Martha Invisible Invisible Children is one of a Facebook message and poster while Kimberly Davis had previ ously know about the event and has an interest to see the follow- up. For Johnson the movie rep resented a rude awakening to the terror inflict can man one that fact stop the children from being kid napped by raising awareness on the issue, lobbying Ugandan and other countries' government offi cials to stop the war, as well building an as educational system in the areas that are more prone to children being coerced into com mitting criminal acts through fear. consistent. The movie definitely a not touched chord only through the stories of former child diers, but sol also through the mere commitment and results that the three filmmakershave achieved. The sense of activism of Laren Poole, Jason and empathy their as well as Bailey, despite difference a make to desire foreign a ofin hardships being the but admirable, only not is country an example to be followed. through event the about heard she the latest movies that played on the SNHU campus. A documen tary sponsored by the Outreach Association and Radio and led by Maryssa SNHU DeBritto, the representsmovie a means of rais ing awareness on the of existence child soldiers teenag are soldiers Child Uganda. in Northern ers kidnapped by the rebel leader Joseph Kony, who is on the list of war criminals of the Interna tional Court of Justice. The child soldiers are coerced ing into Kony's army by join having their towns destroyed and their fami lies or members of their killed family in front of their very eyes. The main purpose of the Invis ible Children Organization is to - - - 17 17 "InFAMOUS" story is fairly "InFAMOUS" This game should be based comings (and it’s unfortunate CAPSLOCK complex), you are bound to have a very enjoyable experience with "inFAMOUS." It is definitely a good game, one ofto comes it when few top the 3 exclusives. Playstation interesting, consisting of friend his Cole, and Trish, girlfriend his Zeke trying to find the people responsible for the bomb. Cole has to grapple with his guilt for with along explosion, the causing vil a or ofhero onus a the being lain. If you engross yourself in the you story, may findyourself enjoying it. Personally, I tuned out for most of it, until things started coming to a head. I was marveling at the ending, since it really took me by surprise. The ofjob enough good a does story game, the play to you motivating not worth but looking it’s into it for the story alone. solely on its merits of fun and entertainment, and put simply, it’s a lot of fun to Ifup. blow you can get past its short stuff get a little frustrating when you want to go somewhere specific and he keeps grabbing thing every around that one spot. It caught me up a few times, but too bad. it wasn’t overall ------Nothing could be more people with electricity. satisfying than blasting eviews inFAMOUS eviews Joe DeVita DeVita Joe Contributing Writer This game is nothing with Your powers manifest as
quickly, quickly, especially once you get can It powers. of more travel the Punch, the developers that made that developers the Punch, the "Sly Cooper" games. There fore, "inFAMOUS" a employs similar mechanic games. to You can those win from world, the in anything grab almost dowsills, to pipes, to billboards. Cole is essentially “sticky.” something you If jump toward you can Cole grab, will automatically Thisshift toward safety. is really useful for navigating the city powers powers are red. While the major powers are shared regardless of morality, the properties you can general, In change. each to apply good focus on powers defensive properties and reducing collat eral damage, while evil powers cause as much destruction inhumanly possible. as out its The game mobility was made by Sucker mechanics. either red or stemming blue from electricity, a not-so-intri cate karma system. out Through the game’s many missions, you have the opportunity to do something either totally evil or karma your sending good, totally in a correlative direction. When you’re a good guy, your powers if your and evil, blue, are are you mere bullets.
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October 2009 games in the genre by being sig nificantly more interesting than air sets it apart from the other a shotgun blast, but the crack ling energy surging through the a rocket launcher, a grenade, or used is actually similar to that ofthat to similar actually is used stop to think about it, you may realize that the power you just of electricity at a Whenfoe. you tic, but tic, there is a very primal joy that comes from hurling bolts awesome. awesome. It may sound pedan such games allows "inFAMOUS" "inFAMOUS" allows games such to focus on making things feel War." The foundation laid down War." shooter, shooter, similar to "Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune" or "Gears of pings of a modern third-person are just the basics. to manipulate electricity. Those increased agility and durability and topped off with the ability from the blast, starting with Cole realizes he gained powers York-like York-like city into a dystopian wasteland. In the aftermath, an explosion, sending the New acter is Cole, a deadbeat messenger bike who gets caught in being a superhero. Your char my thought with you. thought with you. my MOUS" and I thought to share ered through this game on the Playstation 3 called "inFA - - - - October 2009 Are there other foods that adjustments in the microwaves that the majority of us have in the residence halls ments. There or are many recipes apart make to online found be can that rice crispy treats, fudge, peanut butter squares, hamburgers, and even a pot roast dinner for the Experiment whole entire floor. ing with different microwave able foods can help the cafeteria blues while making your hallway smell amazing and your mates jealous. floor of beating the eggs add enough milk over the eggs until the mix turns a pale yellow color, then continue beating the eggs until air bubbles are formed. Add some cheese to this Then mixture. cut up the pieces and add it to the mixture. bacon into Put the mixture in the wave micro and cook for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes check to see if the omelet is fully cooked. the If omelet is not ready leave it for an extra 30 microwave in the seconds to 1 minute. When the plate a on it place ready is omelet was it bowl the in it enjoy just or in! cooked can be made in the microwave? Of course! A wide foods can range be cooked ofwith little Staff Writer hile the Megan MacFarlane Omelet Omelet W he Culinary of T a Microwaveable a Microwaveable To To make a bacon, egg and After nearly a month into Dormitories- Making up the eggs. Crack one or two eggs safe bowl into a microwave and beat them with a fork or a whisk. After about 30 seconds a meal! An omelet is a quick and quick a is omelet An meal! a creation. easy microwaveable cheese omelet you simple a is This must bacon. the cook first process. 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Why not do you No, yourself make omelet? an not need to break the rules and get top a to stove make yourself ------JANUARY/ newdininghallwill beopenin______The usedbySEGWAY/A PublicSafety transportation modeof COMMONGROUNDS/SNHU coffeeshop SNHUSTOCK/Yearly event outdoorconcert onEastSide Events, Activities andProgramming abbreviated CAPE/ Coordinatorsof campus PENMENCASH/ IDcardaccountusedoff NORTHEASTERN/SNHU athleticconference(spellout) MERRIMACK/The river theSNHUManchester campusisbeside, alsoalower suitesbuilding _____andSecretarialScience ACCOUNTING/SNHU originalname–NewHampshire School of ADGROUP/A recentlyrevived cluboncampus LEBLANC/SNHU President(lastnameonly) he 18 18 Give a Little, Feed a Lot Feed Give a Little, Nevertheless, Nevertheless, the event's be the most exciting part of the event. The volunteers stepped up and showed their commit ment to service and their sur rounding community. who Those helped plan the event are supportthe trulythe gratefulfor program received and could not year! first better a for asked have nitely on the planning list taking into consideration the fact that, for a pilot year, the event went tremendously well and has the potential to be even more suc cessful. success really came down to the great support of Community as our well as SNHU our sur rounding North munity. End The fact that so many Com all out put to willing were people of their donations is commend able. The fact that so many stu dents attended on what less were than ideal weather to has morning the in early condi tions,
------Sinziana Scoarta Scoarta Sinziana Justin Woodard Woodard Justin Contributing Writer ecipe for Success Students were notified of The success of the event dance and hype the event ended As far as next year up receiving. is concerned, the event is defi the course of the 3 hours, 4000 almost the collected volunteers pounds of food which was one of the largest single day dona Bank had seen. tions the Food the event by means of However flyers. and notification e-mail it really came down to word of mouth and a quick table in the Student Center the week before the event to increase the atten their families, especially in such economically tough times. itself was measured in over 100 volunteers, freshman, staff, fac ulty and many other upper-class students including great support from the athletics teams came out to who help. On what was a dreary, rainy, and uncomfort atten had we awesome able day, dance from our students. Over Give a Little, Feed a Lot Feed Give a Little, - - - -
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of the ednesday, ednesday, October W Staff Writer Café before To sign To everyone everyone snhu.edu up for our Ashley Heffernan November November E-Copy issue before Socrates Cafe is an idea-led Socrates Socrates the Observer at observer@ October 30th else, e-mail us else, and receive the and receive A & E A discussion meeting during which which during meeting discussion staffstudents, come and faculty, together to receive answers or ask more questions that have an ethical core, while learning from Socrates experience. other's each Café, initially designed by Chris topher Phillips, the founder of the Society for Inquiry, Philosophical is being held month once on the a SNHU campus, pertaining session a to each with different topic and it is assisted by a staff or faculty member of Southern New Hampshire Uni versity. If you are interested in meeting new people while dis cussing a broad range of issues that impact our society or us as join individuals, the coming ses sions on November 21st and Wednesday, p.m. 4:30 to p.m. 3:30 from 18th in the ACC-Learning Commons 101. - - - - - hole oll generation R WWII era wor ock ock and R Popular Popular Culture! Just Let It As the PUMP UP THE HOUSE— THE UP PUMP ock Star’, ‘Cry Cry Baby’ (Janis (Janis Baby’ Cry‘Cry Star’, ock the Beatles touched American Idol as Number 1, Kris Allen, a fine guitar player moved us all with a rockin’ rendition of Hey Jude. BE! eled belt buckle that reflected the house lights as he pranced culture Popular stage. the around of generations merges as Adam channels Elvis in an impressive rendition Zeppelin’s Led on take of an old blues classic, ‘W Lotta Love’. shipped Sinatra and Big Band, as the popu the and Elvis, worshipped lar music was blended with the Beatles and the British invasion, this thread has continued in this these and crowd, this with venue, ofidols Nothing Idol. American has changed and everything has changed simultaneously. Music is a sign post and lyrics are the directions for each remem generation. we survive, we Somehow ber and we move on if not for ward. Generations gathered and songs from the hard and glam rock years wearing a mullet wig. The crowd was on their feet for ‘R Joplin), and ‘Barracuda’ (Heart). The emotional the on light shone Gokey Danny and grateful helped vocals feeling in audience band. the fine A.I. travel by loud intro driving drums bass a and thunderstorm of energy and flashingvenue lights. Adam Lambert, popular favorite who crowd the and next is #2 finished reacts with equal intensity as all center is Adam feet. their on are on Presley Elvis channeling stage speed with his own new moves added to his repertoire. Booty shakin’ hip staccato gyrationswhile wearing a large bejew ------19 19 our 2009 our ing on it’ (Beyonce), both (Beyonce), it’ on Ring The countdown in perfor Country was covered by The first half of show the and success stories. anticipation the increased mance and emotion of the crowd. The 15-year-old Allison Iraheta, # 4 lineup is talented in this season’s performed She years. her beyond blues. She sang blues. ‘No One’ (Alicia Ladies, Single the ‘All and Keys), a Put favorites. crowd #6 Anoop Desai who excelled on on ‘Always My Mind’ (Willie Nelson). Matt Girard #5 rocked the house with Handle ‘So Now’ Hard piano (Black a performed to Scott Crowes). and Matt My Eyes off Take duo on ‘Can’t of You’ (Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons—who are also an honored part of modern popu lar culture in the current ‘Jersey medley with Broadway) on Boys’ featuring Lil and #9 Megan Joy. shone and down went lights The again on all 10 in a The medley. 20 minute intermission was composite a of American Idol’s past in the genre of music-vid eos spotlighting other winners were were situated at the and right where top close-ups were left shown of the action on stage. Two tall light towers stood like sentinels, framing center stage. Just like the popular culture of the concert today, was an explo sion of coming sensory at the information audience as fast paced and intense as the techni in. live cal times we included American Idol finalists performedwho #6 to #10 from in order, initially as formers solo and then with per a couple of duets. All talented performers singers who are gained lot a by the American Idol expe rience. Scott and Matt are also fine pianoplayers. Lil’ Rounds #7, sings great rhythm and - - - Ken Pothier Contributing Writer American Idol Top Ten American Idol Top The stage was set with rear The enthusiasm was pal alongside brightly colored glossy colored brightly alongside programs. projection multimedia screens center, left and right. They were used to an display ever-changing kaleidoscope of pulsating light and colored images throughout the show. Large video screens pable in audience the at the entrance to highly the Verizon diverse Center. According to security, seventy-five percent of the crowd was women. erations of Gen women came. Girls, young moms teens, women, and grand moms attended. Couples old, middle-aged and young all came for the music. the Through doors glow lights were sold singers but it also shares with the with shares also it but singers America’s Got Talent TV show the common facet shortparticipants’most to shrift of giving dreams, however, it lights a up beacon of hope American Idol for provides a hope others. which shines on dance, and the instrumental prow music, ess of individuals who wish to and be recognized. achieve experience the celebration a ofprocess where a precious few have made their way to the top of the popular American Idol culture is about the top heap. American Idol T American
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October 2009 worship worship the ‘idol.’ They go to venues venues around the country to concert tour follows the end of the television season as fans fill season, than when it began. The The show, which started in 2002, in started which show, The is more popular in now, the 8th can Idol for the 2009 season. last talented ten. One of the ten survives to become the Ameri singer are narrowed down to the to down narrowed singerare dreams of becoming a famous audition in a narrowing down of dreams even though their of today. Thousands of people an icon for reaching zenith for of the the popular culture for the ten finalists of American Idol. the TV show, last concert of a fifty-city tour culture ran through the Verizon Center, Manchester N.H. at the closely. closely. This thread of popular all carry their and lyrics own for those who language listen flavors and the music ofmusic the cultures and flavors reggae, rhythm and blues, soul, the cool of jazz, international dance, dance, disco, pop, folk, country, of the rock, alternative day rainy rock, ofsouthern feel based blues punk, rap, hip-hop, the grunge and roll rebellion, the angst of lyrics to go with the music of music life the with go to lyrics Rock survival. blues writer’s a are October 2009 20 20 OBSERVER
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the Just Just Staff Writer Chad Marden Again? What's hether you realize it or an We Can We My Age Discuss: The point I'm trying to make In my last article, I mentioned I article, last my In W Sadly, we older folks aren't alone in this. From discussions with my classmates, I found out that many people for groups from ostracized or were jobs denied being too young too. An interna tional student was telling me how he, at the age of 25, was teaching English back home and was dis the respected by older he teachers with. worked is this: everyone, young or has something to I my offer. have old, own reasons for attending college for care don't I and age older an at being judged for it anymore than a 'whippersnapper' who have someone would else looking down on them Bottom for being young. line; focus less on age and more on maturity. how I was 25 I'll or be rather I was how how turning 25 this month. Reflect ing on this fact, I four other people that realized I know are that currently in the same position as me; older individuals who are still undergraduate students. not, people do tend to discrimi nate others based on age. Most people think of this in terms of the workplace, by being denied a job or being replaced younger employee, with but a even the interactions of social peer-to-peer college life have to suffer. As you can imagine, I findit veryto hard connect to my fellow students without disguising my age, which limited a have to tend I that means ofcircle to forced I'm and friends to myselfkeep most of the time. - - - - - Codzilla As a result, I would encour Thank you Campus Program CAPE and Leadership and ming for making us enjoy the ride of campus life! an international student too would say I that international stu dents see meeting people, cul tures and taking part in new and exciting events just like a roller coaster ride: you are nervous to get on the Bizzaro, scared while oftens with falling are miles you on were you happy but hour, per the ride and even tempted to do it again. age you all to find the thrill of interaction simple a into new the with a new person every single day or by attending a single trip, and you might not only get to know others, but also yourself. - 21 21 On the flip side of the coin,
Opinion students too are interested thrills, in rides and having fun in like you, an way, unconventional am I Because students. domestic with our friends everywhere, but everywhere, friends our with what if went just we once, once, back to the firstany hardly days knew we when school, of high adventure to decided and people meet even and unknown the into people. interesting and fun some For the ticket issue, I guess that the international students really understood what firstfirst serve is about and they beat come, to it. everyone the more adventurous trips to Six Flags and Codzilla drew greater a domestic with a good number of population, interna tional. Therefore, international - Scoarta Sinziana Sinziana Scoarta A&E and Opinion Editor A&E and Opinion hile talking to some W Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory could find an answer as to why that happened. Maybe you are trip-ed out, you could not find a friend to join or you, simply you did not manage to get a ticket in time. However, has every something trip to offer, either from the perspective of people or places, so being trip-ed out is rarely the case. all We use to go the same would not be the case for a domestic student too. highly I doubt that every single person on this campus has been or sights above-mentioned the at will go $10. to them for only domestic students on the trip, the question as to why interna tional students were the mainly ones interested in trips came to their mind too, but nobody
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country-like places strewn across strewn places country-like the US. However, I wonder if a bit of the charm of the small a successful business is them about, showed mill cider the while have opened their eyes as to what to as eyes their opened have the Ben and Jerry's visit might the New England Area. more than enthusiastic seeing about other interest points in international students, who were were who internationalstudents, students that took part in it were were it partin took that students the foliage landscape. Surpris ingly or not, the majority of the and last but certainly not least tions such as the Teddy Bear Fac Bear Teddy the as such tions Ben and a Jerry's, cider mill tory, Vermont, which included which attrac Vermont, of Campus Programming and Leadership organized a trip to October 2009 - - - erravechia October 2009
Aimee T Aimee Terravechia Aimee Opinion erravechia Editor in Chief Aimee T Ask Aimee Completely Annoyed My boyfriend has been really - Dear Aimee, E-mail [email protected] with the subject line "Ask Aimee" anonymous unless requested. identity will be kept Your Thirdly, Thirdly, if your schedule does not leave enough time for you ifFinally, your boyfriend is still not content after you are satis Best of luck, Aimee Are you confused, frustrated or concerned about a personal Dear Completely Annoyed, yourself. for schedule a out suggestwrite you would that I First, Show attention. boyfriend's your to schedule this bring Secondly, annoying since the start of He start school. the since annoying I work much how understand doesn't have to do, and he keeps asking me to hang out with him. When I say I me, with frustrated really gets he can't and then I end up feeling bad about the whole situation. I want him, but to at see the same time he keeps distracting me from homework and What I do? should school. situation? Are you eager to learn the secrets to life’s great mysteries? eager learnlife’s to to you secrets Are the situation? ques your and Aimee Ask to queries your all further!Send no Look tions, along with an answer, will be published in the monthly issue of the OBSERVER. or drop off office in Stark Hall. questions at the OBSERVER your him exactly how much time you have left to spare between school, other social obligations. and your work, and your boyfriend to appreciate each other's company on a regu lar basis, you should consider the possibility of being overbooked. Look at all of the activities you are involved in. What is the importantmost to you? What activities are not necessary? may have You to reevaluate the groups that you are involved in and perhaps your as well. schedule school fied with how much time you spend ofare. obligationsall importantother with how your understands he sure him, you make should Explain to him what you are doing with all of your other time, and why you choose to spend it that Ifway. he still is discontent, than perhaps he is not ready to be in a relationship with such a busy and individual. motivated It seems to me like you do not have enough time in the day to honor to day the in time enough have not do you like me to seems It just out figure to Try responsibilities. social and scholarly your both how much time you left have to spare, on average, during the week week. See if you even have enough time every week to meet your social needs. 22 22 Apart from the enjoyable the fireplace and comfortable seating area. This is a great new enjoy and done work get to place ofwith seasons changing the the friends. the later hours of the night, the Coffee Shop workers, Ann and Linda, will be there to welcome you and have a while waiting for your Panini to conversation coffee your for or cooking finish to be ready. people, the Coffee Shop boasts an outdoor patio connected to the shop, with beautiful tables new overlooking East Drive and Side North River Road. eat to students more This allows and get their work done outside If air. autumn fresh the in getsit chilly outside, you can goalways indoors to enjoy the warmth of - - - Staff Writer Megan MacFarlane Megan MacFarlane Overall, Overall, the new coffee Thirdly, Thirdly, and for many stu Outdoor Patio ofOutdoor Patio the Hospitality Building the New Academic Building Looking Towards puccino maker and can whip you you whip can and maker puccino up some hot chocolate needed. when The shop also has large a bottled drink including selection, morning juices, those that for may want something other than coffee. atmosphere. inviting an has shop Whether you will be your enjoying coffee during the day or in cups, cups, chips, two soups of and those giant Otis Spunk day, the meyer cookies. dents most coffee importantly, shop the offers the Theyhave selections. coffee numerous regular coffee, flavored coffee, iced coffee, special has shop The shots. flavor extra teas, and a brand new espresso and cap morning pastries, salads, fruit Out on Campus Out on
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the have have three offered Panini’s each one ofday, which changes daily. Also, the shop offers bagels, shop addiction! offers a variety of snacks. They class, class, dinner and later into the night. You can even use your meal plan to pay for your coffee p.m. every weekday. p.m. Thisevery weekday. means that you can still enjoy all items the it provides after your last you would be interested in. would you open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 SNHU students have yet to try what the new Coffee Shop has to offer, so here are a few items the cafeteria, but did you know there is a Coffee Shop in Many Building? The Academic New Seattle’s Seattle’s Best coffee shop in
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the ATCH IN OCTO ATCH W looks to be competition a this tough year. Florida’s Tim Tebow is in the running yet again although for the trophy, he did suffer a concus sion on September 26 in a game against Ken tucky. Assuming recovers, he this will season be his third secutive year con in the top vs. 23 Michigan vs. 16 Oklahoma State vs. 3 Alabama vs. 4 Mississippi 3 Alabama vs. 7 LSU 1 Florida vs. 2 Texas 10 Oklahoma vs. 22 UNC 18 FSU vs. 5 Penn 20 Kansas 10 Oklahoma vs. VT 22 UNC vs. 2 Texas 1 Florida 21 Georgia vs. Oklahoma’s recent Heisman winner Sam Brad Sam winner Heisman recent Oklahoma’s Many players this dealt season with have com The race for the 2009 Heisman trophy also This highly anticipated college season has TOP GAMES TO FOR Oct. 10th- Oct. 17th- Oct. 22nd- Oct. 24th- Oct. 29th- Oct. 31st- * Rankings are subject to change saw saw Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount get suspended for the entire season by the university after punching Boise State’s defensive end Byron Hout in the face. ford suffered a sprained shoulder injury game in against Brigham first Young. Bradford has been on the road to recovery, and is likely to return in early October. plications surrounding the outbreak of swine flu. flu-like battled Cox, Joe quarterback, new Georgia’s symptoms in their first game against State. When Oklahoma Florida traveled to face the Kentucky Wildcats, a second plane and a couple ofTebow was teammates. his sick needed for Tim Jahvid Jahvid Best from California and sophomore quar Harris Jacory terback from Miami (FL). begun in full swing. The polls seem to change so predict really can one no that week every drastically what this season could One bring. thing is for cer tain – this season will not be one to forget. BER: three. three. Texas senior Colt McCoy is also among the top contenders for the Heisman, while other note running back junior are year this candidates worthy ------Staff Writer Kyla M. Natali Kyla
Washington players & fans rushtheir victory the field after players USC. against Washington ESPN.com AA Football: CAA Football: 2009 N Full of the Unexpected 23 23 ports And what would any football season be with Alabama is the already has it season, the in deep month a Only after Top-25 the into came Washington 24 No. Who would have thought a month into this released. was poll Top-25 AP the ago, month A Undefeated Texas has demonstrated it still has now dropped out of the top ten. Penn State received an upsetting blow from unranked Iowa for the second straight year. After trailing 10-0 in the first quarter, the night onlywent downhill as defense Iowa’s shut down Nittany Lions' quarter Daryllback en route to a 21-10 final. Clark out drama? The firstweek of the regular season themselves themselves after their 39-33 loss last year. second team it in the SEC to make amid the top three. So far, their record stands at 4-0. After losing a chance for the BCS championship game to Florida, the Crimson Tide However, year. this chance another for searching is emerging into the Top-25 are tough competitors that could very well alter the polls ward. moving for proved to be full of the unexpected. Miami (FL) began their season unranked. Yet, after two big conference match-ups to Florida State and Geor gia Tech, the Hurricanes advanced into against game anticipated the highly a Nonetheless, top ten. Virginia Tech proved to be a failure with a 31-7 loss. SouthernCalifornia. USC over success 16-13 their conference rival Texas Texas rival conference Tech proved wanted they to redeem year’s college football season it would definitely be definitely would it season collegefootball year’s one to remember? Already there have been losses from tough competitors, star players injured, and for. out new opponents to watch As expected, powerhouses from big conferences reigned among the top ten. In the top three, Flor ida commanded the poll with the spot. With the whole national championship team number one roster returning for their last season together, the everythrough team plow to expected were Gators they faced this season. However, with the oflong trend how unclear is it this losses, big son’s sea on top. Gators will stay againstvictoryThe competitor. tough a as remains S ------e e were ennis hen our teammates were were teammates our hen hen hen asked about his The women's team had a "I was nervous when first "The long ride was a good "W W for naptime but it never hap pened." all bonded," says Zastrow. "It really felt as if I these girls for a had lot longer than known weeks." three long eight-hour van ride back tourna the after Manchester to ment, but the trip was an over offull was van "The success. all pumped up girls all witty from tournament," a won having just said Coache. "I was hoping Pease. going into the Zastrow, Jennifer freshman said tournament," "but I was able to ease into it." Zastrow played two matches, singles winning second. falling in the before the first thing because as teammates your a know don’t you freshman that yet well and I really felt we me me nervous at first, but she’s so mentally tough, even when down one point she had fight the in her. She extremely is self-confident andwhen she would make a mistake she was correct to able it." side the on were we match, a in line cheering and showing our Kara sophomore said support," and that a says lot when a team that far away wants to come to us." emotional state at the tourna ment, Coache said, "W very good this year when eyes were upon and us, Amber win ning meant it didn’t take long for others to notice. She made ------Contributing Writer lizabath Bonin Elizabath
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at Midway Point at Midway SNHU Sports Information Sports SNHU - - Men’s Soccer T Men’s 24 24 e e are happy "W Since a loss at For For a team with such high the is off" pays work "Hard Sept. 16th and played through two times to a 0-0 tie. But over record (7-0-1 NE-10), goodfor NE-10), (7-0-1 record first place the in conference, and have 29. August since not lost with the that we have made so progress far," says junior cap Adam. "But tain Mike just are we meanwhile, taking it one game at a time. It’s important not to get ahead of ourselves." of end the at Dowling August, the Penmen have not lost in their going since, games ten of month the in 8-0-1 September. Stonehill Southernhosted New Hampshire back on expectations, men’s head soccer soccer head men’s expectations, coach Marc Hubbard certainly to get how most out the knows of his players to ensure goalslofty in sight. remain that phrase printed on the backs of the team's practice shirts. The team yells this phrase they break huddle before every when game. The collective and hunger hard work have seemingly offpaid season, the on far thus as the Penmen have a 10-1-1 ------of the The speaker series is now Doug Blais, PhD and Sport and PhD Blais, Doug tion, tion, please contact Professor Blais at [email protected]. seen seen the reaction of many stu hesitant be can "Students dents. to go," said Blais when asked what feedback he students. got "But then from once they are there, they are happy they attended." sponsored by the Sport Man agement club, and any speaker series event is open for anyone to attend. For more informa Management club wanted to provide students with on-cam pus opportunities to hear pro fessionals within the industry. The Sport Management club was able to team up with the Student Government ciation and successfully begin a Asso series. speaker Management Chair, has seen many speakers and has in turn essier
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the Amber Chandronnait Sports Q: As a team, the Penmen A: Our team looks stron I will put everything I gothave courtson those in Mobile. have already gotten things off to a nice start with What do you a Family. Holy over victory expect team this does what and long runin the year? this a bunch have We ger than ever. of new strong freshman and transfers that have lots of pre vious tennis experience, been plus have starters returning our practicing hard. This is amaz ing for our team because our lineup is so strong from top to that positive feel all We bottom. we are going to perform well this year. We have some stiff competition but all we feel that the win to takes it what have we it make and Conference NE-10 spring. NCAAs in the to - - - - - Reigning NE-10 Player ofReigning NE-10 Player the Year, egional in Phila in egional R
Q: On September 20, you A: The Small College SNHU Sports Information Sports SNHU occasion. occasion. I am so excited and and have a large knowledge of team. game the the lead help to captured the singles crown at East ITA the delphia for the second straight year, earning you a spot in the Colleges Small National Cham pionship in month. What Alabama can you expect next in Mobile? down Championships is a huge tour nament. It takes the top eight players in the country and pits them against each other. Last year, I was the shortest girl by at least six inches and ably prob the only American born Playing player. this tournament reminds me a lot of Division I tennis – such strong compe tition. I am going to need to practice hard and rise to the ------25 25 Sports Editor Mike Ghika Mike Q: Your coach, Greg so out help TheA: coaches Q: Your play also earned A: I was so excited to typically typically all the coaches at the matches. This helps because when you are down and out in a match the coaches are there moti and support their offer to vation that is needed. Plus they themselves players tennis are all to to find out Iwent to the ban quet to win Player of the Year. I Sadly, am gullible and fell for it. But it definitely made win ning very exciting. Coache, is in season just at his the third school's the helm transitioned already and has women's tennis team into premier a program within conference. How the important is Greg and his assistants, Drew Grove and Craig waighte, to Bassingth the overall success has achieved? team the much. I have grown up being around Coach Coach Coache Groves, so I and have felt since them around comfortable multi always have day one. We and practice each at coaches ple great tennis player. We worked worked great We tennis player. so good together because we we that well so other each knew could predict what each other is doing. This helped out so much because communication play. in doubles is key you First Team all-conference as well as Player the of the Year Northeast-10 last season. wasflatteringHow it to receive honors? such accomplishments. those achieve Being firstteam all-conference was a goal of mine and it felt it, accomplish to able be to nice and it is an honor to be named Player of It was actu the Year. ally quite a surprise to me. My coach tricked me and actually told me he had won the Coach of the award, Year but I come - handronnait C Amber Q&A: hat went into your W Q: Also last year, you went A: Catalina is one of my A: I loved last year and we Q: In your first year as a A: I missed my home so Q: is a wonderful person and a 13-2 13-2 in doubles with partner Catalina Echeverry and Region East the in 9 were No. ranked both you makes What together. what's and team a as effective so your relationship with her like on and off court? the best friends here She is at the one I always call for school. She with. lunch goto or advice contribute contribute immediately in such at SNHU? a large way had such a great time playing tennis. The whole team is full of great people that welcomed me with open arms. It was the first time the tennis team had made NCAAs and it was exciting so to be able to experi that. ence Hampshire Hampshire happened to perfect – close to yet home, far be enough away that I still get to college. experience Penmen last year, you 16-0 at 1 No. singles, unbeaten were and 23-1 overall in NE-10 play, made and 12-5 went team the as the NCAAs. How special was it to accomplish so much last to chance get the to and season Southern Hampshire? New much. My family is the most important thing to me and was I not happy being from away home. I missed so my far You friends. my pets, my family, you what appreciate don't really have until you leave. I that knew I would not be spend four years able that far away to New Southern family. my from much much match experience that it has helped me be successful to day. this your to closer return to decision hometown in Bow and attend - - - - -
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game because we would play so play would we gamebecause many matches and I gained so Nebraska raised the level of level the my raised Nebraska so highly of athletics. Playing at of highly Playing so athletics. I had a good time playing for such a large school that looked even more dedicated than I was. was. I than dedicated more even there I realized everyone on my my on everyone realized I there team was just as dedicated or tennis tennis seriously but when I got most most intense thing I have ever experienced. I thought I took nents. What was it like compet like it What was nents. a high level? ing at such record against Division I oppo I Division against record versity of versity fresh your Nebraska singles 19-8 a had and year man
top of top to awesome was It that. at Bow. success such achieve hours a day and do workouts on workouts do and day a hours work work on my plus tennis three tennis practice would game. I during high school so I could like to achieve so much success so much to achieve like and as a team? individually have have to work and what was it High School to two state cham state two to School High pionships. How hard did you school, school, and you helped Bow in singles play throughout high hooked. got me into tennis at a young age and since then I have been life life as well. My dad definitely huge part of my life, and I have have ofpartI huge and life, my been around the sport all my much much influence did he have on sport? the playing you big within your big family within and your how father played tennis at LSU. Is it it Is LSU. at tennis played father safe to say that tennis is pretty Amber Chandronnait. Amber East East Hampshire University junior 1 women's tennis player in the year's year's conference Player of the Year and currently-ranked No. - - - - October 2009 hen hen asked about the W In addition to this seem For those interested in a On that same note, it is a want want to be at the professional level, but I feel the game that [at level] television." and money through is compromised He enjoys what he does and it is evident with each successful coordinates. he event negative aspects of "Theone quipped, he however, his job, part of the job that is my least favorite is when we have many events so and games going rent pay I why wonder I that on apartment."at my pace] pace] day to to day, make time management and attention to crucial."detail ingly daily change James takes pleasure in manag of pace, ing his large staff and his daily communication with employ ees and athletes. "I enjoy the interaction with the body and student the athletes because I need to get to so know that I them can understand what I can expect out of them for Gassman. says work," position such as an Equipment James Manager, Operations and has some meaningful, but con work," to ready "Be advice: cise "This is not a desk he job; says. it is a hands-on position and you need to be able to adapt to changes." position that he certainly does not want to "It leave. is a place where I feel that the dedication to the game is very says Gassman. strong," "Many people Staff management, event "I have to usually meet with with meet usually to have "I work work in the operations aspect of sport due to the change in says Gassman. pace every day," "I enjoy having the change [in who to go to in case of case in changes to go to who to the set-up, problems they have, or any additional staffing needed." management, and management are three facilities of his many responsibilities, all which of provide for daily routines. different "I wanted to side events require extra special special extra require events side attention. goingare they groups when the on their walk-through to see what their interests are," says Gassman. "I am always here for the events so they know - - - 26 26 Staff Writer Griffin Spencer External events make up a fundraisers. fundraisers. Requirements for Penmen athletic contests do not necessarily change game-to-game, from whereas out Bat Challenge" and the "Petey Penmen Shootout" at soccer home games are facilitated by and his staff. James large percentage of the events held at Southern New Hamp shire University. events held here External on include campus charitable events and preparing the fielddelegating for play, employee devising duties, employee schedules, establishing security maintaining details, home and locker away rooms, and facilitating in-game promotions. Promo tions such as the "Dizzy-Izzy - - - - - and his staff were responsible for maintaining the softball field and the temporaryfirst-ever lighting for the night
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His responsibilities for Penmen Profile: James Gassman James Profile: Penmen Office Information Sports Royce, Greg events events such as MTV and MyS pace.com’s "Choose or Lose" held special, meet-the-candidate in the Small Gym in December of 2007, which featured presi dential candidate Senator John McCain. Penmen athletic events include degree in May 2008. entering Before his current position, Operations Assistant an was he In Coordinator at here SNHU. that position, he coordinated has plenty ofexpe plenty background has Springfield attended He rience. College and graduated in 2004 with a BS in Sport ment. Manage For his graduate pro grams, he attended Southern New Hampshire Master’s his graduated with and University ------Sports James James certainly has a large James James Gassman, Southern Throughout the year, the OBSERVER
the "to-do" "to-do" list each day he comes of other all the like but work, to he employees, Athletics' SNHU SNHU’s SNHU’s baseball and softball fields. shire shire facilities, University’s including the SNHU Fieldhouse, athletic Larkin Field, and Gassman is also for responsible managing and maintaining all of Southern New Hamp managing a large staff employ ing lifeguards, graduate assis tants, and event supervisors. nating internal operations for Southern New and program athletic II Division Hampshire’s three three years. James has numer ous responsibilities within the department, including coordi Athletic Athletic Equipment and Oper ations Manager, has held this position at SNHU for the last athletic contest. athletic New Hampshire University’s with with the goal of enlightening Penmen fans about the hard that work goes along with each will will interview a different ath letic administrator each month work work from the Southern New Hampshire University Athletic Department. The Observer what what is accomplished on the field cannot be possible with out strong support and hard athletes athletes are well their known excellence for on the and in the classroom, much of field articles that document Penmen athletics from a different per spective. While the Penmen Observer will feature a series of series a feature will Observer
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ith conference play getting underway for the Penmen, the test the Penmen, the for underway getting play conference With ofrest the for excited really am "I about said Abad season," the There are many things that can be attributed to the recent suc Threeof Erica Lorenz, Lauren are to refers Abad freshmen the The best part, however, is that they are in turn praising their The team seems to have an unmatched team chemistry that though even season, this offstartgottengood really a to "We've The volleyball team was the last team at Southern New Hamp SNHU Sports Information Sports SNHU hard to be successful this season." does not get any easier. 12 of the conference have a winning 16 percentage above .500 teams and the top four in the Northeast-10 teams are still unbeaten in conference play. the 2009 campaign. "Things are just getting started in conference and that is when the real fun begins." play season. cess for the team. "The freshman class is one of the best that the school has ever seen," said senior specialist defensive Megan Abad. made an impact right away." "They have Solomon, and Caitlin Wilson. All three are have starters combined to and miss only all three three sets of the first 28 setsall-importantTheclearly deserveare and freshmen contributors the played. received. praise they have more seasoned teammates. "Danielle [Coffey] is the best blocker I seen," said Solomon. "And not ever many people can honestly have me Trust me. at it hit say ofjust front and in [Dluginski] stand Steph a few oftaken I've those hits and they bruise." translates into wins. After every point that is won, a team celebratory does cheer a with a hand motion thrown in. However, these SNHU volleyball student athletes find away to take it tofeed the players the that next tell can spectators the and it into getThey level. off of other. each we just encountered our first conference loss," said senior Kristin Wilson. need "We to keep working together as a team and playing shire University to remain unbeaten this fall season, as the team's 6-0 team's the as season, fall this unbeaten remain to University shire start was its best start in program history. Last year, look the not is team volleyball the 7-1, season this starting by but 9-14, went team ing back. The team already has more wins this year than twelve of the previous years since 1976 when the program had its varsity first - 27 27 akes on on akes SNHU intramurals allow students to "detach" "detach" to students allow intramurals SNHU Senior Ben Richard, who plays flag football, "I enjoy playing intramurals because of the For more information regarding SNHU intramural intramural sports you can visit www.snhupen men.com. basketball, basketball, volleyball and softball said, "SNHU intramurals are a fun to way play well-organized, sports with other students." competitive nice mix of competition and fun that the games five plays who Pare, Sean senior said along," bring intramural sports. "The games are great because they give those kids who may not enough be to play at talented a varsity level the opportunity while all sportsthe love, they playing continue to time with friends." an awesome having years ago, so we thought it be would fun to do a tournament," said. Calkins a for schedules class hectic their from themselves few hours a Many week. students advantage take sport intramural one than more playing of by this year. during the school oos Mike Ghika Mike - - - Staff Writer Nate R Action uesday, October 13th uesday, uesday, October 20th uesday, Friday, October 30th Friday, Saturday, October 31st Saturday, T T Saturday, October 17th Saturday, Saturday, October 24th Saturday, Intramurals Wednesday, October 21st October Wednesday, Wednesday, October 14th October Wednesday, Compiled by: Wednesday, October 28th October Wednesday, Men's Soccer vs. Bentley at 7:00 PM Men's Soccer vs. Women's Soccer vs. C.W. Post at 4:00 PM Post C.W. Soccer vs. Women's Men's Soccer vs. Saint Anselm at 7:00 PM Men's Soccer vs. Women's Soccer vs. Saint Rose at 1:00 PM Saint Rose Soccer vs. Women's Women's Volleyball vs. NYIT at 10:00 AM vs. Volleyball Women's Women's Volleyball vs. Stonehill at 2:00 PM vs. Volleyball Women's Men's Soccer vs. So. Connecticut at 7:00 PM So. Men's Soccer vs. Women's Volleyball vs. Le Moyne at 1:00 PM Le Moyne vs. Volleyball Women's Women's Volleyball vs. Saint Rose at 7:00 PM Saint Rose vs. Volleyball Women's Upcoming Home Sports Women's Volleyball vs. American Int'l at 7:00 PM vs. Volleyball Women's Women's Volleyball vs. Saint Michael's at 7:00 PM Saint Michael's vs. Volleyball Women's Men’s Lacrosse T Coach Men’s
"Indoor soccer was very popular back a few Calkins plans to add more excitement to Intramural Intramural sports allow all students to play "My job is to make this an enjoyable situation enjoyable an this make to is job "My Southern New Hampshire University
October 2009 ball, tennis, wiffleball, racquetball, miniature golf, miniature racquetball, wiffleball, tennis, ball, a 3-point shoot-out, and indoor soccer. ments throughout the year too, including kick the leagues by creating highlight reels of games and posting them online. He will hold tourna softball in the fall, basketball, dodge ball, and vol and ball, dodge basketball, fall, the in softball and soccer in the spring. leyball in the winter, throughout the year including flag football and and time commitments of variety wide a offers SNHU sports intramural of varsity athletics. sports in a fun environment without the stresses as well." to be competitive but having fun while doing it for each participant," Calkins said. "I want them Coordinator. Coordinator. Coach, Coach, as the new Intramurals and Operations recently hired Paul Calkins, the Men’s Lacrosse October 2009 Emily Callo Kyle Sullivan Kyle Greg DeSantis Anthony Mastroianni Anthony How nice non-freshmen How students are to freshmen The amount of skunks there are. 28 28 Everybodysociable and laid back. is so Everybody says what’s up or how’s it going. going. it how’s up or what’s Everybody says eyes So freshmen, what about about what freshmen, So Upperclassmen are very relaxed and friendly. Upperclassmen are very relaxed SNHU surprised you the most? you the surprised SNHU Compiled & Photos by Suzanne Lentell/ Layout by Christopher P. Swett/ Background Swett/ courtesy of by Christopher P. Compiled & Photos by Suzanne Lentell/ Layout flickr.com Hanell Velez are. RA’s cool the How How many people there are and many people there are and How do not see them a lot. you how Gabriela R Gabriela Bill Marsden many people cannot control How their alcohol intake! ------Layout Editor Layout
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