5 POLITICSFITZU 6 HEALTH 8 THE EASY LIFE In less than a year, We Are One hosts open Find out what’s hot in New Hampshire will discussion on young the oven, at the movies, host the First-in-the- people’s mental health, and in your closet. Here’s Nation Primary in the providing resources what our own staff is 2020 Presidential and support to capture doing when they’re not Election Cycle. issues early. in class or studying.

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With a large rising senior class, TYLER PETERSON ’20 TYLER PETERSON some will be left out of Lakeview, creating a domino effect on the housing options for rising juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. Big Class on Campus Large rising senior class will need to take spots from juniors in the towers

By Casey Eldred ’21 housing lottery, according to Kat Dough- take over populating our class in the way still dorm style. erty, the director of Residential Life. that they did [as] it effects our class’s Juniors displaced out of the tow- The incoming senior class of 302 students “I expect that there will be one full housing and the housing of the other er apartments will have first choice of is the largest class in the University’s his- tower of senior students living in North- students,” said junior Ashley King. “It’s Cheshire, Edgewood, or Monadnock Hall, tory, and as the housing lottery approach- woods or Mountain View,” Dougherty said. unfair to the students (who) will end up according to Dougherty. The incoming es, the question becomes: how will this The number of students expecting to having to live in worse housing than they junior class is projected to have 240 affect students’ housing? enter the lottery is produced by a math- expected to be in for their senior year.” students in need of housing, but with a Senior housing consists of the Lakev- ematical projection equation calculated This issue of housing space will have full tower of senior students in their living iew town houses and efficiency apart- by Residential Life each year. Students a domino effect for the incoming junior area, a group of juniors will be placed in ments, as well as the Sawmill apartments. are ordered by the sum of their GPA and class. Junior students may end up living sophomore housing. In total, 240 students can be housed in credits multiplied and then combined with in the sophomore dorm halls: Cheshire, For students who do end up in hous- the senior housing. their roommate’s number. First, the entire Edgewood, or Monadnock. ing outside of their expected area, there Junior housing--Northwoods and incoming senior class will select, and the The reason for concern is due to the is a “upgrade list,” according to Dough- Mountain View apartments--also holds incoming juniors will follow. major differences between sophomore erty. These students will be given the 240 students, according to the Franklin Due to the size of their class, students and junior housing. Lakeview, Sawmills, opportunity to move into better housing if Pierce University website. in the incoming senior class that they will Northwoods, and Mountain View all openings become available. For the upcoming year, it is expected be displaced from senior housing. include kitchens, living spaces and private The housing lottery date varies de- that 260 students will go into the senior “I think that the school made a mis- bathrooms, while the sophomore halls are pending on grade.

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FROM THE EDITOR

The Pierce Arrow Reimagined Dear Readers, You may have noticed something different about the Pierce Arrow. We have done a

complete redesign for a fresh new look. JACKIE SIZING ’21 It’s no secret the journalism industry has gone through significant changes in recent years, especially with print journalism. Technology, such as computers and smartphones, has allowed readers to receive most of their news from online sources. With Franklin Pierce University being one of the few schools having a print newspaper, we wanted to bring back the same excitement of reading the news after Associate Professor of Digital Media Design Christopher Previte. picking up the paper at the end of your driveway. We were able to bring in a talented art director who looked at our current layout design and help us completely transform it. FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: CHRISTOPHER PREVITE The redesign leads What you have in your hands right now us towards the future is the result of that experience. I encourage you to flip through these of the Pierce Arrow. pages, which are filled with your classmates’ It will continue to articles and photographs. We have added new sections, such as PoliticsFitzU, Granite “I’m all about inform students with Solutions, The Easy Life, Ravens Sports, news about the school. and One University. The Fitzwater Center is a founding partner in the Granite State News Collaborative, and the section the dog” Granite Solutions is filled with articles from the collaborative and FPU’s own students on the urgent issue of mental health. Also, the One University is a section dedicated Associate Professor of Digital Media De- pizza joints, to hospitals, to marketing to reporting news from all of our Franklin Pierce campuses: Rindge, Manchester, sign Christopher Previte started teaching organizations, to design studios are in the Portsmouth, Lebanon and Goodyear. at Franklin Pierce in January 2018 in digital content creation business – wheth- The redesign leads us towards the future of the Pierce Arrow. It will continue to Social Media and Emergent Technologies. er they realize it or not. Ultimately, quality inform students about news in the university. Newspapers will always be the root of He led the transition of this major to one digital content that effectively commu- communications and journalism, no matter how much time passes. in Digital Media Design, which focuses nicates with their customers, patients, Most importantly, I thank my staff for sticking by me and the Pierce Arrow. I am on being able to create, edit, and manage stake holders, or clients plays a huge role beyond proud of how this issue came out. visual, written, and audio web content, in their success. All students, regardless specifically for news outlets, education, of major, will find themselves in need of Jackie Sizing, editor-in-chief arts, business, and more. digital media skills when they enter the workforce. Competency in these skills, Where does your interest in digital at some level, is pretty much expected in The hardworking Pierce Arrow design stem from and what about it do most job situations. staff (and Marlin). you enjoy the most? What is your favorite thing to teach I wanted to be an artist of some kind since about digital design? third grade. I always did well in school, but most of my attention was given to draw- I love to teach the theories behind digital ing. I studied architecture at a technical design and how they dovetail with the high school and then communication de- history of art, communication, and society. sign and illustration in college. I learned all I love looking at the tools and techniques of this in the pre-digital age, but my last employed in digital design and exploring year at MassArt, a handful of Macintosh how they intersect with how humans

KRISTEN D. NEVIOUS, PUBLISHER II computers was donated to the college consume content, communicate, and – loaded with very early versions of Pho- interpret things like color, typography, and toshop and Quark Express. I immediately image. I am also fascinated with the study fell in love with digital tools and knew that of human-centered design and our re- I would have to teach myself the software sponsibility to create content that honors and new workflows if I wanted to survive both documentation and impermanence. in the design industry. I promised myself I would never become a dinosaur and went What’s one of the biggest lessons on to voraciously read about and practice you’ve learned from studying and with as many digital tools as I could get teaching digital design? EDITORIAL STAFF About The Pierce Arrow: Franklin Pierce University my hands on. All the while, I was working and is a member of the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF PUBLISHER Franklin Pierce University Pierce Media Group. two jobs as both a freelance and full-time I have learned that, as fascinating and Jackie Sizing ’21 Kristen D. Nevious 40 University Drive The Pierce Arrow is a designer. engrossing as software and technology Rindge, NH 03461 ASSISTANT EDITOR REPORTERS student-run newspaper (603) 899-4169 can be, they are simply a means by which Casey Eldred ’21 Ashley Hescock ’20 founded in 1964, and it reports Walker John ’20 Kristen D. Nevious, Director on campus and community How do you think a knowledge of digi- we can create content that communicates SPORTS EDITOR John Gerke ’22 Marlin Fitzwater Center issues and events. The paper tal design is beneficial to students? effectively and thoughtfully and that Andrew Hoenig ’19 Jess Rehm ’21 for Communication is published monthly while speaks to different aspects of the human PHOTOGRAPHERS Jenn Rehm ’21 The Pierce Media Group school is in session. Hannah Cuzner ’21 Aya Poirier ’21 (603) 899-1039 The Pierce Arrow strives to Many industries today employ digital experience. I believe that good content Tyler Peterson ’20 Tyler Aragao ’20 [email protected] be a print and online collection tools and design workflows to produce should be platform agnostic and driven by Luke Tracy ’19 Paul Lambert ’22 of articles, columns, and The Pierce Arrow is part of internal and external content. From a sim- thoughtful ideas, not by the latest tech- Margaret O’Connell ’21 David Hamilton ’17 photojournalism, as well as to the Marlin Fitzwater Center Rayna Spoon ’22 Alexa Asta ’20 embody and teach profession- ple PowerPoint presentation to a complex nological features. Meaning that, in digital for Communication at Ben Dart Mathew Dresselhouse ’19 alism and journalistic integrity. mobile app to a robust presence on social design, the tail shouldn’t wag the dog. I’m media and the web, everyone from local all about the dog.

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Vagina Monologues still empowering after more than two decades By Jackie Sizing ’21 of the FPU Vagina Monologues for the second time, definitely thinks so. She has Called one of the most important pieces read the monologues multiple times and There is always of political theater of the last decade by still experiences goose bumps. Every year, something new the New York Times, the Vagina Mono- Playwright Eve Ensler and V-Day Move- logues (TVM) was performed on the ment update the script to remain relevant, to make you Rindge campus for the third year in a row but a majority of the script remains the laugh or on February 13 by Franklin Pierce stu- same, according to Cunningham. dents and faculty. Also, for the third year “No matter how old TVM gets, I empathize in a row, the performance was given a believe seeing your peer females and with the standing ovation. professors on stage reading about At the beginning of the show, vaginas will forever be empowering,” said monologue President Kim Mooney, Donna Decker, Cunningham. “Also, no two performances performers. professor of English, and Maureen are ever the same, which allows for Sturgis, assistant dean of Campus Safety, 20 something years to go by and the — Jessica Landis surprised the audience as special guests, empowerment still to be there.” as part of the introductory monologue. There is always something new to TVM is a series of monologues written make you laugh or empathize with the by Eve Ensler after interviewing over monologue performers, according to Dr. 200 women on their experiences being Jessica Landis, assistant professor of women. Through humor and grace, the composition and First Year Inquiry, who monologues bring attention and aware- assisted in running the show. ness to issues women face. “The Monologues and their message BEN DART However, as this was written about continue to be important in a time when two decades ago, are the monologues still young people, especially women, still need relevant to feminists and women today? to fight to be understood and to spread Brigid Klaft, senior English major and Women in Leadership candidate, brings TVM 2019 Junior Kathryn Cunningham, director their message of equality,” said Landis. home with a spectacular medley of moans.

things (IoT) devices and gaming devices New Year means New Wi-Fi with better security to the FP-Guest network was more of a challenge for students, according to By Jackie Sizing ’21 a more secure network for students and without giving any security credentials. Tolbert. faculty, according to Tom Tolbert, director However, although the wifi hardware Other than gaming devices, juniors The new year means new resolutions, of Information Technology. itself is not new, the new wireless system and seniors have also had trouble mindsets, and maybe even new clothes. “The design and security models that has certificate-based encryption which connecting to the wireless network in For Franklin Pierce University students, it we are implementing are considered the assures a secure system that more certain parts of their houses. Anyone meant a new wireless upgrade. best practice in the industry, and they are effectively protects student data. having difficulties connecting should put This spring semester, the entire being implemented by many educational There have been mixed reviews on in a ticket with the IT help desk with as Rindge campus has transitioned from institutions and businesses,” said Tolbert. the new system, according to Tolbert. In much information as possible, according Raven Wireless to eduroam. The main Raven Wireless was an open and most cases, for students with a phone to Sheryl Blevins, manager of Technical driving force for this change was a larger non-secure wireless network, which and laptop, the transition has been Support Services. redesign for FPU’s networks and having meant anyone was able to access it smooth. However, connecting internet of “For example, in Lakeview, if connection is good in the common area but not in a bedroom, that gives us a good starting point for troubleshooting,” “The design and security models that we are implementing are considered the best practice in the industry, and they are being implemented by many education.” — Tom Tolbert

said Blevins. There have been no issues with the new network regarding speed and performance, according to Tolbert. “Once students connect their devices, they will see the same speeds and reliability as they did on Raven Wireless,”

JACKIE SIZING ’21 said Tolbert. “The biggest challenge has been getting devices converted over to the new systems.” Information Technology planned for this upgrade during the FY18/19 Information Technology Specialist Benny Caisse demonstrates how to connect to eduroam. budgeting process.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Cullen Johnson turns letdown into triumph By Walker John ’20

It is not uncommon for students to enter college and undergo significant changes in their lives. For junior Cullen Johnson, change has defined his time here. For most of his youth, baseball has given Johnson some of the best memo- ries of his life. Naturally, he tried out for the Franklin Pierce baseball team in hopes of continuing this passion. However, after missing the cut twice, baseball began to feel more like a dead end. ALL PHOTOS BY RAYNA ’22 SPOON “That was it for me, all the work I could’ve put in was used up and baseball wasn’t fun anymore – it was a day job,” Johnson said. He didn’t let the end of his baseball career stop him though. After putting in some much work to try and make the team, Johnson continued the momentum towards a new goal: getting healthier. Associate Professor Susan Silverman demonstrates transferring ink in the Honors Printmaking course for students. “Constantly seeing myself appear the way I did, physically, when I looked in the mirror everyday was not something I enjoyed,” Johnson said. “Along with being displeased with how I looked, I was dis- pleased with how I felt too. Always being out of breath when doing some of the Setting the Bar simplest of things, such as walking up a Honors Program students line up to clear it as enrollment grows flight of stairs, really put into perspective what I needed to do to improve my quality of life – physically and mentally.” By Ashley Hescock ’20 student. “My favorite part about the charge of their own education and the Johnson began significantly improving honors program is the people. I love being honors students here have really done his eating habits by cutting out junk foods This year, the Franklin Pierce Honors surrounded by people who share similar that,” said Goodby. “[The honors program] and high amounts of sugar. This new diet, Program’s enrollment of 260 students work ethics and want to do well in their couldn’t be where it is today without the coupled with regular lifting sessions and is one of its highest ever. The most academic career, and people who have help of the many students involved in the impressive thing about this number amazing goals in life.” Honors Student Advisory Board.” “Losing this much weight is that it has grown even as the The most important part about the The program not only helps the requirements to join and remain in the program is the honors student governing students, but it benefits the entire has allowed me to have honors program have actually gotten body, which has significant input and community, according to Goodby. The an energetic feeling harder, according to Professor Robert does lots of work, according to Goodby. honors program hosts a variety of events Goodby, director of the honors program. “This is a chance for students to take each year on and off campus. This year, about life again.” Many new advances, such as honors for instance, there is a field housing, an honors lounge, and more trip to the New England running, led him to drastic results. honors classes are the reasons behind Aquarium for honors Seven months into his freshman the increased enrollment, according to students, and an on-campus year, Johnson had lost approximately Goodby. Health science and biology speaker, which is open to 80 pounds. “Losing this much weight has majors seem to be the most prevalent the entire campus. allowed me to have an energetic feeling majors among students in the honors Other than the events about life again,” Johnson said. “I can do programs. Also, in terms of gender, 75% of benefiting the community, so much more and it’s uplifting to know the honors population is women and the it sets the bar high for what that I could do something to this degree remaining 25% is men. everyone should be doing with just a little extra hard work.” The honors program has proven to be academically, according He was given the opportunity to join beneficial for students. It provides a more to Goodby. the Franklin Pierce track and field team rich and challenging education as well as and began competing in middle-distance helping students stand out on potential events as a Raven. job applications, Although enjoying his time on the according to team for the two years that followed, Goodby. Johnson is taking time off and focusing “The on his mental health. His confidence, honors program however, is higher than it has ever been has given and he is continuing to pursue competi- me so many tive running. opportunities to “I like where I am right now with how grow as a person I feel, look, and where I am with running. I and as a leader,” feel comfortable and maintaining that in the said junior Sam future is definitely a goal of mine,” he said. Bedard, an honors 4 March 25, 2019 Pierce Arrow

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY: Flipping the Fight for 2020

2020, and he had quite the start compared to others’ announcements. Bernie Sanders’ campaign and the New York Times announced that $6 million had been raised in the first 24 hours since the announcement to run, with the average donation being $27. On the other hand, a potential candidate for 2020 would be Joe Biden, whom people have been begging for an answer for months. Many news sources are speculating Biden will have a bid in 2020, but nothing is certain until he announces. Less than one year from now, the New Hampshire Primary will be returning once again for the 2020 election. Our state’s primary will be, and has historically been, the first primary election in the country out of a series of nationwide primaries that will occur. It is the second party contest in the country each election cycle, with the first being the Iowa Caucuses. These party contests help narrow down the candidates and play a large role in

KATIE DAVERT ’19 determining the party nominee for the election that occurs the following November. So far, we’re looking at more than 10 announced major Democratic candidates with many more having created exploratory committees, as well as at least one dropping out, according to CNN. On the Republican side, only Donald Trump has formally announced his running, but former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld just recently announced an Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Plymouth State University on February 7, 2016. exploratory committee. The outlook on the 2020 election has completely flipped since 2016. During the By David Hamilton ’17 last election, we saw an abundance of announced Republican candidates with very few Democratic candidates. This cycle, we are looking at the inverse, and Donald Trump In early 2019, we are approaching a very important time in the political cycle. Every has good standing so far as the incumbent in looking to become the party’s nominee day we hear more information about exploratory committees, potential presidential once again. With so many Democrats, the vote could be split very easily among the candidates, and even presidential bid announcements for the 2020 election. So far, candidates, making it very diff icult to win the nomination, never mind the presidency we’ve had several definite candidates come forward with their intentions to run, and itself. According to a UMass Amherst poll done in 2019, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders some we have been pleading with for months to hear their decisions. seem to have the most positive outlook for 2020, the nomination, and likely the best On February 19, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced his intention to run in odds of beating Donald Trump.

Potential Trump challenger Bill Weld talks college issues at FPU By Alexa Asta ’20, Mathew Dresselhouse ’19, and Jackie Sizing ’21

The road to the White House runs A crowd of students, staff and media is that you get to meet people you never through Rindge, NH, and traff ic is already were on hand for this first event in the think you would,” said junior Alexa Asta, ANDREW CUNNINGHAM, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS starting to pick up. “Pizza and Politics” series. Weld shared who had the opportunity to interview Former Massachusetts Governor Bill his plans for capturing the youth vote in Weld before the event. Weld, who ran as Gary Johnson’s vice- 2020, making college more aff ordable, “This isn’t only an opportunity for me president on the Libertarian ticket in 2016, and climate change. but an opportunity for students to see stopped in the DiPietro Library Feb. 21 “Addressing climate change is what this candidate will off er our country,” for “Pizza & Politics,” hosted by Matthew a ginormous issue,” Weld said to an said Asta. Dresselhouse ’19, head of PoliticsFitzU, audience with a strong interest in the Asta focused her interview on issues the political reporting unit of the Marlin environment. “If we don’t take action that resonate with college students, such Fitzwater Center for Communication. and rejoin the Paris Accords, all the snow as student loans and debt. “A provision of Weld was in New Hampshire, home of on the White Mountains is going to melt federal law regarding student debt cannot the first in the nation presidential primary, and our shorelines are going to be much be renegotiated,” Weld said. “That is an to explore the viability of challenging bigger due to the melting of the polar anti-student move by Congress. That has President Donald J. Trump for the icecaps.” got to be repealed.” Republican nomination in 2020. “The best thing about these events Weld and Asta talking policy ideas.

OPINION: SAY WHAT? “Climate change is a ginormous issue. If we don’t take action and rejoin the Paris Accords, all the snow on the White Mountains is going to melt.” —BILL WELD, former Massachusetts governor

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5 March 25, 2019 The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication is a founding partner in The Granite State News Collaborative, a statewide multimedia news collaborative that draws on and amplifies the strengths of its members to expand and add missing dimensions to coverage of issues of concern to the NH public as a whole, as well as to particular communities. Its first project, Granite Solutions, is reporting on emerging responses to the behavioral and mental health crisis that is gripping our state. Student media, in and out of the classroom, will be part of this reporting.

We Are One Stories of hope, power, connections

By Julie Huss found her way to the Upper Room in [email protected] Derry, completing the facility’s high school equivalency program, and is now on her DERRY, N.H. — Jenny Chesney offered a way to completing an associate’s degree definition of one of her favorite words — this spring. resilient. Having her son also helped put life in And the young woman says that’s how perspective. she feels today, after struggling with men- “That motivated me about mental tal issues and overcoming many hardships issues, and to get healthy and get help,” through her own personal circumstances. Chesney said. Chesney was one of a panel of five who Chesney still works with the Upper shared their own stories, part of the first Room, supporting teens who come to the We Are One: Empowered Through Derry resource center for help. Connections, United By Hope For Morgane Grace Vigroux, her event, powered and led by young struggles stemmed from grow- people as a way to discuss mental ing up with an abusive, alcoholic health, substance misuse and father. suicide awareness and prevention. The Derry teen vividly recalled The event, held January 15 at the special birthdays that ended with Boys & Girls Club of Greater Derry, drew sadness and abuse, and many years of families, youth, and community partners living in a situation filled with restraining Vic Topo, CEO of Center for Life Man- can all learn to care for one another and together for one night of stories, hope orders, courtrooms and eventually never agement in Derry, said having the young respect each other,” Centner said. “It gives and resources. Dr. Christopher Peterson, seeing her father again. panelists come forward with their own tes- us hope to bring us together. Truth telling pediatrician and mental health advocate, She now deals with Post Traumatic timonies serves as a form of expression, as is so important. And youth are so brave.” served as the night’s moderator. Stress Disorder or PTSD. well as an opportunity to meet others who Community Alliance for Teen Safety, For Chesney, it began when she was “I still feel like I think I see him from may share similar experiences. or CATS, began in 1996 after a string of only 3 years old, experiencing bouts of time to time,” Vigroux said. “My stomach “You listen, you benefit from it,” Topo teen deaths in automobile crashes in the instant, on and off energy and other symp- tightens every time I see a police officer said. “It’s empowerment, a great way for Derry area. Since then, the organization toms that were ignored for a long time. at school. PTSD causes me to remember them to feel accepted.” has worked not only on keeping teens safe She went on to have difficulties in things every few weeks, horrific things Community Alliance for Teen Safe- on the roads, but also stresses support school and in social situations, before she from my past.” ty Executive Director Sue Centner said for substance misuse issues, and other was diagnosed with bipolar disorder along It’s about finding those resources, the night was one of inspiration, mostly teen-related issues. with anxiety and other learning disabilities. those connections and a friend that through the youthful stories shared by Centner continued, saying for all those After missing a lot of classes while gets someone through their struggles, the panelists. who are not ready to share their experi- attending many different schools, Chesney Vigroux said. “And through that sharing, I think we ences, there are resources in the commu- (continued on page 7)

Awareness for Stigma Around Depression By Katie Davert ’19 favorite activities, according to the Mayo Clinic. Depression is most common in teens and young Unlike a physical difference or disability, mental adults. There are many social triggers that can lead illness hides in the deepest corners of the brain, going to depression. Loss or an illness are common triggers. unseen by those around a person who suffers from There is a neurological element as well. The brain pro- one. A huge issue today is the shame inflicted upon duces different chemicals that create a balance when those who admit they suffer from some form of mental produced in the correct amounts. illness. The stigma around mental illness creates a lack When a person’s life undergoes a deep change, of education on the subject itself. something that usually creates intense stress, it RAYNA ’22 SPOON “Mental health is not something that is easily causes the body to release a chemical called cortisol, noticed or worn, it’s an inward struggle, that many of the stress hormone. When too much is released, it can us are able to mask,” said Nicole Newell, Director of reduce serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the Counseling and Outreach Education at Franklin Pierce brain, like dopamine, all of which have been linked to University. depression. Need some help? Come visit the Health and Counseling Struggling with mental health is more common New research suggests some people have a higher and Outreach centers located on the bottom floor of in college students than people think and the truth level of a specific protein in the brain that is linked Granite Hall, which can be accessed in the courtyard is that most lifelong major mental illnesses show up to depression, according to The Scripps Research between New Hampshire and Granite Hall. during the ages of 18 to 24, which is the college age Institute. It was found that subjects with higher levels population, according to Newell. of the protein experienced depression after undergo- affected regardless of age, gender, social stature, race, Depression is one of the most common mental ing stress. This can help scientists pinpoint a specific religion, sexual orientation and so on. illnesses, affecting around 6.8 million people each year. component in the brain that leads to depression and “I always tell students that walking through the It’s more than feeling sad or blue every now and then. that in turn will help develop a different medication to Counseling Center door is the most difficult part of Most people experience that from time to time. De- treat depression. counseling, most student respond that they wish they pression is marked by a two-week period of symptoms, There is no shame in admitting something is wrong had utilized our services when they were in their first which can include loss of interest in a person’s favorite and that you, or someone you know, might be mentally year rather than struggle as long as they had,” said activities, feeling tired, hopeless, irritably and even ill. It’s important to not only consider, but realize that Newell. “We have 4 great counselors, come meet us, guilty. This can include loss of interest in a person’s mental illnesses do not discriminate. Anyone can be and then decide for yourself.”

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SNAPSHOTS (SCENES AROUND SCHOOL) (continued from page 6) nity to help the process along and help healing begin. Panelist Ethan Wasiejko, 17, is a junior at Pinkerton Academy and was part of a special 15-member student training initia- tive last spring, offering peer support as part of the Derry high school’s mission to bring awareness to suicide and what can be done to help those who struggle. Students were trained in the national best practices NAMI NH Connect Youth Leader suicide prevention curriculum, and now have the opportunity to present to their fellow classmates on risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors for youth. For Wasiejko, the forum was an eve- ning to make ever important connections. “Everyone has their own story, what- ever we are going through, everybody has their own individual journey,” he said. “And not everything feels OK. It’s part of “One day we’ll live in a

world when kids like us RAYNA ’22 SPOON get to be kids. We are never a victim, we are Freshman William Kelly is all smiles as he gets ready to tube down Manor Lawn. survivors. Every day you are stronger than you realize.” Students were welcomed back to campus for Spring —Morgane Grace Vigroux semester with a bonfire our experience and how we move forward and skating on Pearly as people.” Pond on January 22, 2019. We Are One is a first, in what orga- nizers hope will be many conversations about mental health and suicide pre- vention. In addition to the Upper Room, the night was supported by community partners including the Jason R. Flood Memorial/Pizzastock, NAMI, Center for Life Management, Pinkerton Academy, South Central NH Public Health Network, CGI Business Solutions, Granite United

Way, Greater Derry Boys & Girls Club, ANDREW CUNNINGHAM, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS The Grind Rail Trail Cafe, and Parkland Medical Center. Peterson said he hopes that by offer- ing the personal stories from the young panel, the subject of mental health may be more of an open discussion with less of a stigma attached. “And with the additional support of our community partners, we can also pro- vide resources and support and capture concerns and issues earlier,” Peterson said. “Having a peer-to-peer conversation empowers youth to take control over their situations.” For Vigroux, being able to share her own story is empowering and makes her the person she is today. “It’s about having one person to understand, regardless of what you went through,” Vigroux said. “One day we’ll live in a world when kids like us get to be kids. We are never a victim, we are survivors. Every day you are stronger than you realize.” LUKE TRACY ’19 This story was produced by The Granite LUKE TRACY ’19 State News Collaborative as part of its Granite Solutions reporting project. For more information visit www.collaborativenh.org. The turnout was great and the place was rocking as students enjoyed the Back 2 Life dance in the Bubble on January 25, 2019.

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Is Plaid the Fad???? Yes!

By Aya Poirier ’21 give this age-old fabric a lot of dimen- sion, more glam, edge, and that timeless IT’S STRIKING, BOLD, AND IT’S BACK chicness. Plaid miniskirts are very trendy again. Plaid is a pattern with a wide- these days as well. With thick winter fab- range of versatility and an extensive rics and high-waisted styles, these skirts history. That’s probably why designers can be paired with plain cool t-shirts, and fashion-lovers around the world can’t stockings, and a blazer on top for a trendy seem to get enough of it. The traditional look in the cooler months. prints may not be revolutionary, but the In modern wardrobes, plaid is accept- styling is. Men and women of the world ed in menswear and a great choice for are giving us new ways to bring this a wide range of occasions. Whether it pattern into 2019. Some rely on subtlety, be a sportscoat for work, a classic plaid while others layer on the look in multiple button-down, or some printed joggers, it never goes out of style. Sportscoats are Plaid has become a one dressy staple that looks smart and dashing when displayed in this atten- primary essential in tion-grabbing pattern. Pairing them with many wardrobes. It’s a neutral base will help the print pop and stand out. The flannel button-down, an a staple piece that inarguable staple, has been maintained everyone should own as an everyday essential since they first appeared on the radar. During colder sea- and whether you wear sons, keep one of these on hand to layer it done up, undone, or over outfits all week long. Plaid has become a primary essential just around your waist, in many wardrobes. It’s a staple piece that it works. everyone should own and whether you wear it done up, undone, or just around your waist, it works. If street style is any pieces and colors. So, while the print is indication, there’s a lot more where this nothing new, it has a fresh appeal when plaid came from, so stock up now. worn with sneakers, bright hues, and mixed prints. For women, one way this look can be styled is with feminine pieces or designs. RAYNA ’22 SPOON Add a bit of glam through jewelry, nails, bold lips, and a bit of effortlessness with natural looking hair. Some hoops, tiny cute bags, and cropped mom jeans will

IN THE KITCHEN:

Grandma’s Greek Cookies Ingredients: 1-pound sweet butter, softened By Jackie Sizing ’21 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 egg yolk If you are friends 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with me, I’ve probably 1/2 teaspoon almond extract brought up the fact 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour I’m Greek at least once. 3 cups sifted powdered sugar Growing up, my 6 tablespoons almonds, toasted and finely chopped sisters and I spent a great deal of time with Directions: my grandmother, or, • Beat powdered sugar and butter until creamy in a bowl. what we called her, Yia • Add egg yolk, vanilla, almond extract and almonds to the mix Yai. She cooked us food • Beat until well blended. almost every time we • Add flour gradually making the dough soft. were with her. The food • Take small pieces of dough and shape them into different I primarily remember is designs such as crescent moons and rounds. spaghetti with butter, ful- • Place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet. filling the Greek stereo- • Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until type, and Kourabiedes, lightly browned. which are Greek wedding • Cool cookies before removing them from the sheet. cookies. • Sprinkle powdered sugar on a flat surface. I wanted to share • Place cookies on the flat surface and sprinkle powdered these delicious cookies sugar on the tops of the cookies. I ate growing up. Don’t • Let them cool. worry, you don’t have to My Yia Yai and the future editor of the Pierce Arrow be Greek to eat them! waiting for the cookies to finish baking.

8 Hi Neighbor! Join us on March 26, at 1:30 or 6:30 pm in Spagnuolo Hall.

MOVIE CRITICS FAVES: Three Oldie Musicals That Still Manage to Linger in Our Hearts By Jessica and Jennifer Rehm ’21

Being huge movie fans, we love that the Franklin Pierce library has a huge selection. Some of our favorites are musicals. Whether on screen or on stage, they have a way of capturing our hearts with their music, dancing, humor, and unique storylines. However, these specific three musicals have captured our hearts. Although they are oldies, they really are goodies. All three are available to students on campus to watch.

Grease. Although originally a successful Broadway musical, most people think of the 1978 film. Set in 1958, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John play the lead char- acters, Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski. The two develop a summer romance and it breaks Sandy’s heart that she has to return to Australia soon. The couple were shocked to see each other after Sandy unknowingly transfers to Danny’s high SUPPORT PROVIDED BY: ITVS, CPB, PBS, THE JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR school. The characters and music are what makes this show a hit. Songs like “Summer FOUNDATION, WYNCOTE FOUNDATION, AND THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. Nights,” “Grease Lightning” and “We Go Together” are some of fans’ favorite songs Presented at Franklin Pierce University by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication, and New Hampshire PBS, with generous support from Sodexo. from the movie. The cast also includes Stockard Channing, Didi Conn, Jamie Donnelly, and Dinah Manoff as the Pink Ladies and Jeff Conaway, Barry Pearl, Mi- The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and chael Tucci, and Kelly Ward as the T-Birds. New Hampshire PBS present our final screening of the The Sound of Music. Released in 1965, this is one of the most beloved and 201819 Indie Lens Pop-Up Season: classic films of all time. Starring Julie An- drews as Maria and Christopher Plummer as Captain von Trapp, the musical centers around Maria, an Austrian woman, who is studying to become a nun. Due to her heavy imagination, her love for music, and her lack of discipline, she is sent to be the new governess of retired naval officer Captain von Trapp’s seven children. Songs including “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” and “Sixteen Going on Seven- teen” are amongst fan favorites from the movie. Other cast members include Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn, and Peggy Wood. April 9 1:30 or 6:30 pm Spagunolo Hall

APR 22 10/9c on PBS HANNAH CUZNER ’21

Mamma Mia. “Mamma Mia” is a jukebox musical based off of the 2001 Broadway musical that features some of the classic songs by the band ABBA. The movie centers around Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried, whose one wish is to be given away by her father on her wedding day. Fan favorite songs include “Mamma Mia,” “Dancing Queen” and “The Winner Takes it All.” Other cast members include Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Pierce Bros- nan, Christine Baranski, and Julie Walters.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY: ITVS, CPB, PBS, THE JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION, WYNCOTE FOUNDATION, AND THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. Pierce Arrow March 25, 2019 Ravens Sports Coach Russell Gaskamp is counting down the days until the season starts. ANDREW CUNNINGHAM, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

Gaskamp touched on his approach to making the Aggies a success during his time at Panhandle State and talked about his plans for the Ravens heading into the 2019 season. Kickoff Countdown “We committed to a three-year plan to Coach Russell Gaskamp takes Ravens football in new direction start getting things going [at Panhandle]. We knew we weren’t going to be able to fix all the issues year one, but we had By Andrew Hoenig ’19 cally from scratch is, I really think, almost “You know, you get to start it and you guys who bought into it,” Gaskamp said. every coach’s dream,” said Gaskamp. can’t blame anybody else. It’s all on you “This thing does come down to recruiting The Franklin Pierce Ravens football team As former coach of Oklahoma Panhan- and that’s a very cool and unique situa- and the type of kids you bring to campus. is officially moving ahead into 2019 with dle State University, Gaskamp spent sev- tion,” Gaskamp said. Franklin Pierce is a beautiful campus and their eyes locked on entering their first en seasons at the helm of the Aggies and The new coach is a 1999 graduate of the people here are warm and welcoming season in NCAA Division II play. guided them to a 35-38 record, including the University of Texas and was an offen- and have been great during that process Franklin Pierce hired Russell Gaskamp an appearance in the Sooner Athletic sive lineman for the Longhorns. He helped for us.” in December 2018 following the school’s Conference Championship game after a pave the way for Heisman trophy winner, Gaskamp and the team recently transition year, which saw the Ravens 6-5 campaign in 2018. Ricky Williams. released their 25-player recruiting class face off against both sprint football teams for the Ravens’ first year in Division II and NCAA competition. The team’s final contention. season in the Collegiate Sprint Football “The culture that I want to try to League was officially 2017, which saw establish with our football team is that we then head coach Rashad Watson lead the are a family and that I am the head of the squad to a 3-4 finish in the CSFL in his family. I take that job very seriously and first season. After the transition season in we want our kids to be happy and healthy 2018, Watson elected to resign in order to and to play sports and have a great expe- return home to his family, but he thanked rience in college,” said Gaskamp. “There’s the school and Athletics Director Rachel a lot of those things that I think are going Burleson in his resignation statement. to come together in the next couple years

Now, Gaskamp is tasked with bring- ANDREW HOENIG ’19 that will make it so that we have an out- ing Raven Nation its own official football standing football program here at Franklin team right in the backyard of Rindge, New Pierce University.” Hampshire. The team’s schedule has already been “This is a beautiful and wonderful part announced and can be found on fpura- of the United States to live in, and the vens.com along with updates as recruiting idea of starting a football program basi- The team loosens up at an early morning practice in the Bubble. continues.

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ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: A victory for all means a victory to Parker By Tyler Aragao ’20

Women’s ice hockey forward Haley Road Trip Parker is in the spotlight, and her Patriots once again give Raven Nation an excuse to head to Boston performance in the Ravens’ February 8 matchup against the Nichols Bison By Paul Lambert ’22 ever. Even he seemed surprised to be illustrates why. going to the Super Bowl yet again. Coming down the left-wing side Franklin Pierce students flocked to see New England kept on rolling. In the of the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena, Parker Tom Brady and the Patriots cruise through Super Bowl, the story was not Brady’s zips across a pass right onto the tape Boston on February 5, 2019, in a parade in Bunch, but rather Belichick’s gameplan. of Marissa Massaro’s stick, sending celebration of their Super Bowl victory. Despite the off ense only scoring 13 points, her in all alone against the college

For the sixth time since 2001, the New MEGAN BARBOUR-GRISSOM ’21 the lowest output in a Brady-Belichick goaltender. Massaro fires the shot into England Patriots emerged victorious in the Super Bowl, the defense stifled the Rams’ the net to extend the Ravens lead to Super Bowl, beating the Los Angeles Rams off ense. Quarterback Jared Goff looked 5-0 over the Bison. 13-3 on February 3 in Atlanta. lost for much of the game as the Patriots’ It was another dominant showing This championship run was perhaps defensive line brought pressure again and for Parker and the Ravens, who picked the most surprising of the six. As recently again. up their 16th win of the 2018 season as December, doubts swirled around the With the game still tied 3-3 in the tying last year’s mark with three team. fourth quarter, the Patriots’ off ense finally games remaining. Parker’s career year The Patriots, for much of the regular Patriots fans celebrate another Super Bowl came through. Brady threw two perfect has been instrumental to the Raven’s season, appeared to be a team that was win in Boston on February 5, 2019. passes to Gronkowski, including a deep success despite scoring just 23 points unable to play up to its lofty standards ball down the left sideline that set New a season ago. when away from the friendly confines of Chargers that was far more lopsided than England up at the two-yard-line. Rookie “I think I was more nervous last Gillette Stadium. The team had a losing the score implied sent the Patriots to Kan- running-back Sony Michel plunged into year coming in as a freshman,” said record on the road, the first time the Patri- sas City to take on the Chiefs in the AFC the end-zone to score what would be the Parker, who leads the Ravens with 40 ots had done so since 2009. All five of the Championship game. only touchdown of the game. It gave the points, with 23 being assists. Parker team’s losses came on the road, including The Chiefs were led by first-year Patriots a lead they would not relinquish has set a program record for women’s blowouts to the lowly Jaguars and Lions, a starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the rest of the way. ice hockey. “I didn’t score my first goal poor off ensive showing in Pittsburgh, and, perhaps the brightest young star in foot- The Tuesday after the Super Bowl, until a few games into last year and most notably, a gut-wrenching loss in Mi- ball, at the helm of the highest-scoring fans lined the streets yet again for anoth- that, I think, had an eff ect.” ami that ended with a walk-off touchdown off ense in the NFL. er Patriots’ championship parade. Brady Since then Parker has scored in 24 by the Dolphins featuring several lateral. The Patriots were listed as underdogs waved to the 1.5 million in attendance, of the Ravens’ 29 games this season, New England appeared to be weaker in a playoff game for the first time since a huge grin on his face. Julian Edelman, pointless in just five of them than in prior years. Tom Brady threw more 2013. New England, however, came to play. named Super Bowl MVP, hoisted one of There was no slow start this year interceptions in a season than he had The game was a back-and-forth the six Lombardi Trophies the Patriots for the young forward, who scored four since 2013. Rob Gronkowski again missed shootout which saw four lead changes in now possess. goals through the Ravens’ opening time battling injuries, and the entire of- the fourth quarter. Tied 31-31, the game The feeling in the oh-so-warm air two games against Post. fense appeared to be in a down year. went into overtime. After the Patriots that day was of surprise, that somehow, With no jitters to hold her back, In the playoff s, however, the sloppy won the coin toss, Brady converted three despite looking the weakest they had in Parker’s true off ensive dominance Patriots of the regular season turned into third-and-longs en route to an overtime years, the Patriots were once again on top. blossomed this winter. the buttoned-up, well-coached, eff icient touchdown, sending New England to the Franklin Pierce students watched as the The Ravens, just ahead by one Patriots that fans have become accus- Super Bowl for the third consecutive year. sun glistened off all the trophies, adding goal, were pressing late in the second tomed to for the last eighteen seasons. A jubilant Brady was hoisted into the cold the perfect touch to such an imperfect period. The puck was worked to Park- A 41-28 win over the Los Angeles by his teammates with his eyes wide as season. er at the middle of the blue line, and she slung a pass to Bridgette Prentiss. She then blasted a shot off the post and past the goalie. It was that setup Slam Dunk from Parker which helped the Ravens Junior Jameson Pierrelus double their lead enroute to a blowout dunks one home at victory. the Swish, Score, Tour Her teammates spilled off the Admissions Program in bench to celebrate the win, a victory the Fieldhouse. The Men’s that saw five diff erent players score. Basketball team finished “At the end of the day,” she said, “it’s the 2018-19 season with a not about how many points I have but 15-14 record this year. how well the team succeeds.” Please come out next year and support both of our great basketball teams. ANDREW CUNNINGHAM, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS FRANKLIN PIERCE ATHLETICS

Sophomore Haley Parker

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OneNEWS FROM THE RINDGE, MANCHESTER,University LEBANON, PORTSMOUTH, AND GOODYEAR, AZ CAMPUSES

Sophomore and business major, Aya Poirier (right),

talking with Mary Ann Gaal, JACKIE SIZING ’21 Assistant Dean for the College of Business, in her new office in the bottom floor of Monadnock. Open for Business College of Business’ next goal: a more unified department between undergrad and grad faculty

By John Gerke ’22 seem disruptive for classes to be run tests or just simply completing homework. campus, the goal for creating the College underneath student dorms, Mary Ann The new Accounting Club has decided is a more unified relationship between the Monadnock Hall underwent renovations Gaal, assistant dean for the College of to hold meetings in Monadnock Hall, undergraduate and graduate students, over the summer break that have Business, refuted this misconception. taking advantage of the meeting area according to DuMond. By such a stronger transformed its ground floor level into “I don’t think any of us had any issues to provide members an opportunity to union, undergraduate students will be able the academic home for the College of [regarding the current location of the gather and educate themselves. to utilize knowledge of the experience and Business on the Rindge campus. skills required to succeed at the graduate While phase one of renovations just level, while the graduate students have the finished, providing a center for academics, “I think it sends a good message to our students benefit of communicating with the other phase two includes the installation of that the College of Business is here to stay and faculty that have specialized knowledge, technology enabling online students to according to DuMond. participate in face-to-face classes at we are a viable major for students to consider.” With phase one successfully Rindge. The new technology will also —Andrea McGill-O’Rourke, associate professor of healthcare at Rindge completed, the presence of the College allow partners and colleagues abroad to of Business is strong. “I’m really proud engage with other faculty, regardless of of it,” says Andrea McGill-O’Rourke, where they are. College of Business]…. Occasionally you However, the new space is not only associate professor of healthcare In the past, Monadnock Hall has hear a little bit of music,” said Gaal. for business majors, according to James administration at Rindge. “I think it served as lodging for students from the Aside from classrooms, comfortable W. DuMond Jr., provost and vice president sends a good message to our students second floor and above, while academic gathering areas greet students attending for Academic Affairs. that the College of Business is here to space on the first floor was reserved classes in Monadnock Hall, and there are Besides the physical presence of stay and [that] we are a really viable for the Fine Arts. Although it may quiet study rooms for those days before the College of Business on the Rindge major for students to consider.” 12