The The independent student newspaper of the University of New Hampshire since 1911 TNHDIGITAL.COM Thursday, November 5, 2020 VOL. 110, NO. 44 Sununu defeats Feltes to secure third term as N.H. governor

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By Ben MacKillop tration’s success has been his that would require an increased Sununu had secured 64.9% of pared to his 2018 reelection main pitch to voters throughout tax burden. the vote to Feltes’ 33.7% with race against Democrat Molly STAFF WRITER the campaign. Sununu also put “We got to move forward 88% of districts reported for Kelly where Sununu won by a a heavy focus on Feltes’ role to protect our basic rights. It’s a 31-point margin of victory. 7-point margin, and received Late Tuesday night, the as state Senator, calling him time to turn the page on Trump A large amount of Sununu’s 25% of votes in Durham. Chris Sununu campaign de- the “income tax architect,” due and Sununu,” Feltes told The widespread support seems Since being elected as the clared a decisive victory over to his sponsoring of a contro- New Hampshire on Election to come from ticket splitting youngest active governor in the Democratic opponent Dan versial paid family leave bill Day. among voters who supported country in 2016 at 41, Sununu Feltes, winning Sununu his which Sununu claims would On election night, Feltes Joe Biden for president, Jeanne has consistently been one of third term as governor of New be funded through a de facto turned his focus to the future, Shaheen for senate, and Chris the most popular governors Hampshire. income tax. encouraging his supporters that Pappas for congress. in the country. He is currently “Tomorrow, we come Feltes was optimistic on “campaigns don’t end on Elec- This is very evident together as neighbors, in our Election Day, telling The tion Day, regardless of who among Durham voters where a 59% approval rating in 2020. communities, understanding New Hampshire that he “feels wins. The campaigns on the 78% of voters picked Biden The Sununu administration has we still have a lot of chal- strong about our chances.” issues and values we all care (21% Trump), 77% voted for also been consistently ranked lenges ahead,” Sununu said in Feltes put a large amount of about, in many ways they begin Shaheen (21% Messner) and a statement. “But we’ve done his campaign’s focus on link- after Election Day,” Feltes said 77% voted for Pappas (22% states handling of the coronavi- it before. We have a model of ing Sununu with Trump and in a statement. “We have to Mowers), yet 40% voted for rus pandemic. success.” focusing on some of Sununu’s work together to move those Sununu compared to 59% for Libertarian Darryl Perry The optimism that Su- less popular positions such issues and values forward for Feltes. This emphasizes just also ran in the governor elec- nunu has delivered through as opposition to raising the one another.” how much widespread support tion receiving 1.4% of the vote the coronavirus (COVID-19) minimum wage, and support As of early Wednesday Sununu has gained through the statewide. pandemic and his promise for for additional social programs afternoon, NHPR reported that pandemic, especially com- a continuation of his adminis- Durham votes blue across the board; total voters drop from 2016 By Evan Edmonds was for Governor, with Dan 73.7%, while Sue Polidura had Sununu won the N.H. race Deanna Rollo with 5873 votes, Feltes edging out incumbent 26.4%. For N.H. State Rep- for Governor in contrast to Robert J. Watson with 5873 STAFF WRITER Gov. Chris Sununu at 57.8% resentatives, Durham elected Durham’s results, while Jeanne votes and George Maglaras to 40.2% respectively. Incum- Shaheen won the Senate posi- 6059 votes. The town of Durham, N.H. bent Sen. Jeanne Shaheen beat candidates - , Mar- tion and Chris Pappas won the The fully Democratic result reported an overwhelming Corky Messner for the Senate jorie Smith, , Cam U.S. House seat, similar to the was no surprise to Dan Bristol, sweep for the Democratic Par- position with 70% of the votes Kenney and . results in Durham. New Hampshire and Vermont ty, with Democratic candidates to his 20%. For the U.S. House The Republican candidate The position of County At- Press Secretary for NextGen winning in every position in of Representatives in District votes received less than 6% America, who said Durham is the town, following Tuesday’s 1, incumbent Rep. Chris Pap- of the total votes. Mark Brave Velardi who won 6438 votes. typically a blue (Democratic) general election. pas had 64% to Matt Mow- received 5,008 votes for Straf- Pamela J. Arnold was elected area, and the presence of the According to the Associ- ers’ 33%. Cinde Warmington ford County Sheriff over Paul County Treasurer with 6383. University of New Hampshire ated Press (AP) Durham’s won the position of Execu- Callaghan with 1,752 votes. Catherine Berube was elected (UNH) helps because college town results are as follows: tive Council over Jim Beard While the nation awaits the Register of Deeds with 6347 campuses are typically left Joe Biden received 76% of the with 72% of the votes against votes, while Luz Bay was leaning. votes (5,970) against incum- 28%. The N.H. State Senate race, AP announced Tuesday elected Register of Probate bent President Donald Trump’s for District 21 went to Re- night that Biden won N.H. with 5439 votes. The elected Durham voting 21.9% (1,712). The closest race becca Perkins-Kwoka who had 52.8% to Trump’s 45.6%. Chris County Commissioners were continued on page 3 Pappas defeats Warmington bests Absentee ballots & Brave elected as UNH basketball Mowers Beard the 2020 election county sheriff schedules 4 6 8 12 16 What’s the Weather?

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“6 more years! 6 more years!” Family and supporters chanted for veteran New Hampshire politician Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) as she gave her victory speech early Tuesday evening. Shaheen beat Republican challenger Bryant “Corky” Messner in the U.S. Senate Race in New Hamp- shire. The race was called very soon after the closure of all polls in the state by 8 p.m. “I am so grateful for all of your support. Thank you for making the calls, for hold- ing the signs, for texting your friends. It was a campaign like no other. But it worked… Corky Messner just call me to congratulate me on winning reelection. I want to thank him and his supporters for a spirited campaign. I have always fought Photo courtesy of New Hampshire Public Radio for New Hampshire, and I al- ways will. That means working the Associated Press estimates campaign has been an amazing including student debt, health Shaheen was among several with Democrats, Republicans, 56.7% of the votes - 445,937 - journey and I am grateful for care, and the coronavirus (CO- prominent New Hampshire or anyone to make a difference will go to Shaheen, with 41.0% the experience. And now, we VID-19.) incumbents who gained reelec- for the people of this state,” - 322,426 - going to Messner. must come together to meet the - tion - including Republican Shaheen said in a Facebook Libertarian U.S. Senate many challenges we face. We an elected to the U.S. Senate Gov. Chris Sununu and Demo- livestream following her win. candidate Justin O’Donnell need to restore our economy, from New Hampshire. Prior to cratic Reps. Chris Pappas and Shaheen thanked her family, received 18,505 total votes - or address the issues that divide Annie Kuster. campaign staff, Senate staff, 2.35%. us, and ensure that we emerge New Hampshire’s other seat volunteers and candidates up “I am humble and grateful from this pandemic stronger governor of New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate, currency and down the ballot. for the support I’ve received as a nation and as a people. I from 1997 to 2003 and in the occupied by Sen. Maggie Has- Businessman, attorney and over this campaign. Travel- will continue to be involved in state senate from 1992 to 1996. san (D), is up for election in the veteran Messner had hoped to ing the state for the past 14 Republican politics and will Some have pointed to 2022 midterms. turn New Hampshire’s avail- months, I have been inspired work to preserve our individual Shaheen’s well-known record “Tomorrow it’s time to get able Senate seat red, but fell by my fellow Granite Staters, liberty and economic freedom,” and experience in New Hamp- back to work. But tonight, let’s who faced incredible chal- Messner said in a statement. shire politics as an advantage, celebrate,” Shaheen said. short by over 100,000 votes. lenges these last few months In her victory speech, compared to Messner’s fairly With 97.7% of precincts and have shown great re- Shaheen outlined some of her recent arrival to the state and in New Hampshire reporting, silience and courage. This objectives for this third term its political world.

Ben Domaingue/TNH Staff 4 Thursday, November 5, 2020 News THE NEW HAMPSHIRE U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas wins N.H. 1st Congressional District

By Katie Hoppler NEWS EDITOR

The Associated Press (AP) projects that U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas will defeat Republican challenger Matt Mowers in the race for N.H.’s 1st Congressio- nal District. It is the first time a congressional representative from either party from the dis- trict has won consecutive terms in over 10 years. AP called the race at 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday. As of 12:23 p.m. on Wednesday, AP reported Pappas earning 51.43 % of the vote with 97.44 % precincts reporting. Mowers received 46.17 % of the votes, and Libertarian candidate Zachary Dumont received 2.4 %. Shortly after the AP an- nouncement, Pappas declared victory outside of the Puritan Backroom in Manchester. “The people of New Hampshire deserve leaders who will put the interests of New Hampshire first,” said Pappas Tuesday night. Mowers commented on the race early Wednesday morning. “I want to congratulate Con- gressman Pappas on a hard- Courtesy of Chris Pappas fought victory and wish him well as he serves our nation Washington that supports our he was happy with the turn- to confront the coronavirus ses and thrives in the future,” and state… Thank you to every law enforcement community, out he was seeing in the state, (COVID-19) by enhancing said Pappas in a previous person on the campaign trail holds China accountable and “ensuring people know how to unemployment benefits, estab- interview with TNH. I met, I’ll never forget you,” will always fight for lower vote has been really crucial for lishing the Paycheck Protection Pappas’s victory is one of Mowers said in a statement. taxes.” our campaign especially during program, expanding tax credits many Democratic congres- Mowers previously worked as Pappas voted in Manchester a pandemic, and it has paid off for small businesses, and ex- sional wins across the country. a senior White House ad- early on Tuesday, and spent the as you can see here today.” panding federal tax deductions Tuesday night, the AP project- viser in the State Department. rest of the days visiting polling Pappas first won his seat for charitable donations. ed the Democrats will continue According to his campaign places throughout the district. during the 2018 mid-term “I’m running for re-election to keep their majority in the website, he ran to “usher in a Pappas said in an interview elections. During his time to do all I can to ensure New U.S. House of Representatives. new generation of leadership in with The New Hampshire that in Congress, Pappas worked Hampshire weathers these cri-

Courtesy of Matt Mowers Courtesy of Chris Pappas THE NEW HAMPSHIRE News Thursday, November 5, 2020 5 First openly LGBTQ woman elected to N.H. Senate

By Josh Morrill in Stratham, N.H., and later that were passed at the federal “believes in strengthening happy about the overall voter attended Dartmouth College level was a lot of what kept New Hampshire’s legacy of a turnout in N.H. and is content EXECUTIVE EDITOR and Cornell Law School. She people in their homes all sum- government that does not need- with the current state of the supported policies that push mer last year.” lessly intrude on the rights of state senate race. After a long 12 hours of a greener environment, lower She continued by saying its citizens.” Southeastern Granite State health care costs, higher educa- that she hopes to make prog- Despite not getting the re- voters streaming in and out of tion funding and affordable ress in terms of clean energy, as sult she wanted, Polidura is still polling centers, Democrat Re- housing. she believes it is a huge priority becca Perkins-Kwoka defeated “I ran for elected office, for N.H. counties, especially Republican Sue Polidura in originally on the issue of with the recent drought. Along a decisive fashion to capture affordable and workforce with her environmental efforts, New Hampshire’s District 21 housing,” Perkins-Kwoka said. she wants to prioritize higher Senate seat. “That’s something I’ve been education funding and feels Perkins-Kwoka, the first working on for a decade, and I like regardless of the political openly LGBTQ woman to be was part of drafting two pieces makeup of the state legisla- elected to the N.H. Senate, took of legislation related to state ture, it needs to be taken into to Twitter just after 11 p.m. level solutions on housing last account. on election night to proclaim year. So, I hope that those will “I feel somewhat disap- victory. come back this year, and in the pointed that we couldn’t “With unofficial results re- legislature, I certainly will be maintain more balance at the ported out of each precinct, we pushing for that.” state level because I do think are proud to declare a strong The Portsmouth resident it would be great to make sure victory,” Perkins-Kwoka said. believes that the first order of that we’re making progress on “I am humbled to become the business that should be handled a lot of issues that really affect next state Senator from District in N.H is helping the commu- people’s everyday lives…like 21, and grateful to the resi- nity recover from the effects of education funding, but I think dents of Portsmouth, Durham, the coronavirus (COVID-19) we can continue to do that Madbury, Lee, Newington, pandemic. work regardless of the makeup Newfields, and Newmarket for “I do think that protecting of the legislature,” Perkins- electing me.” people’s jobs and protecting Kwoka said. After receiving 21,705 of people’s homes is unfortunate- Currently, according to the the 32,436 total votes in the ly just going to be top priority,” AP, 14 of N.H.’s 24 districts 21st district according to the Perkins-Kwoka said. “We’ve have a GOP candidate that is Associated Press (AP), she been able to keep a lot of leading or has claimed victory. replaces Martha Fuller Clark people employed here in New Perkins-Kwoka’s District 21 who held the position since Hampshire through a combina- opponent, Polidura, hoped to 2012 and represented the 24th tion of state and federal aid, provide “a different voice to district from 2004 to 2010. but we’re going into the winter, the office.” On her campaign Perkins-Kwoka grew up where unemployment benefits website she states that she Democratic State Reps. reelected in Strafford District 6

By Hannah Donahue where we need to be and move long lines, no one is stressed count of votes for Republican by the support of Durham us forward. This has been a because too many questions candidates for State Rep. in and Madbury voters who CONTENT EDITOR very contentious time and it is were asked to register, it’s been Strafford District 6 is Cheryl voted to send me back to the time for things to settle down a very productive day,” said A. Lamoureux with 1,775, New Hampshire House” after The five incumbent Demo- and have some normalcy and Rep. Wall. Mark F. Racic with 1,688, Cliff receiving an unofficial total of cratic State Representative have some optimism and have Their confidence was prov- Zetterstrom with 1,612 and 4,786 votes. candidates of Strafford District some good health.” en to be founded, as the town James C. Ziegra with 1,515 “The challenges we face 6 were reelected late Tuesday Rep. Horrigan felt the of Durham website’s unofficial votes. are enormous. The pandemic night by a wide margin of turnout was looking good at the totals came to 4,769 votes for Incumbent Democratic heads the list, as a health issue votes. polls, and, like Rep. Wall, was Rep. Wall and 4,717 votes for State Rep. Cam Kenney was and a funding issue. But it Rep. Janet Wall and Rep. feeling great. “A good turn- Rep. Horrigan, reelecting them reelected and received an unof- also will interfere with how Timothy Horrigan braved the out is good for us Democrats, both for Strafford District 6. ficial total of 4,769 votes. the legislature will function. cold at Durham’s polling place although it’s hard to tell with Rep. Horrigan was pleased “I am so excited to be Education funding, civil rights at Oyster River High School as lots of people voting who have with the results, calling it a elected to my second term in and liberties, climate change, their final campaigning effort, never voted before. We don’t “free, fair and spirited elec- the N.H. House of Representa- diversity, equity and inclusion, holding totem signs and asking really know what they’re going tion.” Being over 3,000 votes tives. Now more than ever, all of these issues present op- for the votes of Durham resi- to do, we think they’re going to ahead of the highest ranked Young people need a voice portunities to improve the lives dents as they headed in to cast trend Democratic.” Republican candidate Bonnie to fight for the progressive of our citizens. I will strive to their ballot. While the polls in Durham McDermott, who received an policies that will lead us into do my best,” said Rep. Smith Confident in the turnout, looked different Tuesday due unofficial count of 1,833 votes a future that works for all of in a statement to The New Rep. Wall said in an interview to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Durham, Rep. Horrigan said, us. Thank you to the people of Hampshire. with The New Hampshire, “I’m pandemic, it did not stop resi- “This tells me that the people Durham and Madbury, includ- Incumbent Rep. Judith very excited about the race, dents from coming to cast their of Durham and Madbury ap- ing the students,” said Rep. Spang was unable to comment I can’t wait to hear the good ballot in a historic election. preciate our hard work and our Kenney in a statement to The on her win of 4,789 votes due news tonight and hope that “Voters seem to be very pragmatic progressive leader- New Hampshire. to being hospitalized with a great things will happen for our relaxed, they come in and ship.” Incumbent State Rep. broken leg. country and bring us back to no one is stressed because of The remaining unofficial was “honored

Courtesy of Janet Wall Courtesy of Timothy Horrigan Courtesy of Marjorie Smith Courtesy of Judith Spang Courtesy of Cam Kenney 6 Thursday, November 5, 2020 News THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Warmington wins N.H. Executive Council District 2

By Ciarra Annis ARTS EDITOR

Democrat Cinde Warm- ington won the race against Republican James “Jim” Beard to represent District 2 on New Hampshire’s Executive Coun- cil and is currently the sole Democrat to be elected to the council this election cycle, as Districts 1 and 5 have not been called yet. “[It’s been] as fun as anything I’ve ever done in my life, but busy,” said Warming- ton during a phone interview, speaking on the months lead- ing up to Election Day. “We were so focused on getting my message out, we didn’t stop.” Warmington ran as a health care advocate, having a com- bined 40 years of experience within health care - 20 as a health attorney at Shaheen and Gordon and 20 in laboratory medicine and hospitals. District 2 spans New Hampshire horizontally, reach- ing both the Maine and Ver- mont borders. It encompasses 49 towns including the capital city of Concord, Keene, Dover and Rochester. She won 26 of the towns and cities within the district. She carried 54.92% of the vote when the election was Courtesy of Cinde Warmington called, accounting for 78,074 voters. The seat was previously met. The size of the district attorney general. The four other cess to affordable health care, their time, their treasure, their occupied by Andru Volinsky, made it hard to meet each com- districts that were up for grabs safeguarding Planned Parent- outreach to their networks, and who ran in the Democrat’s munity.” this election cycle were won hood, demanding action on so much more.” said Warming- gubernatorial primary election The Executive Council by the Republican candidates. climate change and protecting ton in a statement on Twitter. earlier this year. works alongside and serves This session’s executive coun- public education. “Tomorrow and in the days “[I’m] disappointed but as a check to the governor, cil will be in charge of drawing “This campaign has been and weeks to come, we’ll see grateful,” said Beard. “I’m primarily overseeing the state’s the new district lines. an incredible journey, and I the direction our country will grateful for having had the budget and state department Warmington’s priorities can’t express enough gratitude head in. I believe that opti- chance to get my name out funds and gifts as well as nomi- for her role on the Executive for the countless people who mism, hope, and decency will there and I’m grateful for the nating judicial officers and the Council include expanding ac- supported us with their votes, prevail.” people and friends that I’ve

Courtesy of Cinde Warmington Courtesy of James Beard THE NEW HAMPSHIRE News Thursday, November 5, 2020 7 UNH students share their Election Day experience

Aqeel Hisham / TNH Staff

By Aqeel Hisham & that while they had no trouble the election even further. not know what to expect at the When asked about future ex- Brackett Lyons when it came to casting ballots, Carr echoed Jones’ senti- polls because it was his first-time pectations of the outcome of this they were still worried it might ment, saying, “I think it will take voting. “I had to wait a little bit election, Maduro believed that STAFF WRITERS not matter who they voted for. several days. I know people who in line, but I feel that’s mostly be- there will be “a lot of unrest and “I’m definitely worried for the were still mailing in their ballots cause of COVID-19 that the line unhappiness” regardless of the re- University of New Hamp- aftermath of this election,” said yesterday.” seemed longer than it is,” he said. sult. “I think it’s going to be really shire (UNH) students flocked to Botsch. One of the reasons Carr Nationwide, the number Overall, the UNH student had a weird because of all the mail-in the polls on Election Day. Oyster and Botsch voted in person was of absentee ballots has reached good experience at the poll. “I’m voting, so I know a lot of people River High School (ORHS) was because they think that absentee nearly 100 million, according to very glad to be in a peaceful place that don’t even know when we’re bustling with voters and election- ballots may not be counted at all. the New York Times, due to the like [Durham] where people can going to have the final result,” she eers. Faces were covered with The two have concerns that Presi- coronavirus (COVID-19) pan- say and believe what they want explained. masks, but spirits remained high. dent Donald Trump will claim demic. Jones said that she wanted and it’s totally okay and not have Regardless, the Joe Biden Coffee was served and buses that most absentee ballots are to vote in person because so many to board up windows,” he added. supporter felt “privileged” to be shuttled students back and forth fraudulent, and they will be cast people couldn’t. “That’s kind of Hustling through the strong living in a place such as Dur- from campus to the polls. aside. “It’s a little bit scary,” said why I came to vote in person to- winds at ORHS’s parking lot was ham and not elsewhere during Katie Carr, a sophomore Botsch. day. Luckily, I have the privilege UNH student Julian Maduro, who this time of the year. “People are at UNH, said she was expecting Botch’s weariness was not of coming to vote in person. I believes that voting is always im- scared to go vote or even leave the long lines to cast her ballot but shared by all students, however. know some UNH students don’t portant. “I think especially with house after [the election]. I’m just ended up not waiting at all. That Lela Jones, a sophomore at UNH, have that ability.” Jones wants to this election we’re kind of on a really glad we don’t have to deal seemed to be the case for most thinks that there will be a peaceful see a change in Washington D.C. pivotal turning point. People are with that here,” said Maduro. voters, which included approxi- transition of power if her preferred and said that was her main moti- unhappy and I think during unrest Durham Town Administra- mately 1,300 same-day registra- candidate, Joe Biden, wins. Jones vation for voting. is the best time to make a change,” tor Todd Selig was impressed tion balloters, who decided to is more concerned with how long Jared Jasseman said that he she added. The experienced voter with the student turnout overall, vote in person. People trickled in it might take to have an official voted because he wanted to make was pleased with how her voting but he thinks that many potential and out of ORHS’s gymnasium. winner. “I wouldn’t be surprised an impact. “I feel like I can’t just experience went for this election. young voters cast absentee ballots Many proudly flaunted an “I Vot- if there were some lawsuits,” she sit on my couch and complain “They did it very quickly and they from their home addresses, which ed” sticker. said. Jones noted that the increase about something if I don’t have a did it very efficiently, so it met my lessened the attendance. Carr and her friend, UNH in absentee ballots could draw out say in it,” he said. Jasseman did expectations,” she said. sophomore Parker Botsch, said UNH seniors bring students to polls in “vote-mobile”

By Katie Hoppler portation, but we thought it might and wanted to ensure that young NEWS EDITOR be nice for first time voters to see people’s votes were counted. a friendly and familiar face. We “This election is so critical be- University of New Hamp- want to encourage our friends to cause the options are so stark shire (UNH) senior sociology vote and they might be more opt from one another. There’s a big and justice studies major Laura to go if we drive them rather than difference between the two ways Clancy voted early in the day on going by themselves,” said Wil- this can turn out, and students and Nov. 3. Her classmate, recreation son in an interview with The New other people our age have such management and policy and event Hampshire. a stake in the future, so it is im- management major Caroline Wil- The two ensured they were portant that our voices are still son voted absentee. But the stu- taking proper precautions regard- heard,” said Clancy. dents’ Election Day did not end ing the coronavirus (COVID-19) Both students have been en- once they cast their votes. In the pandemic. “We asked people to couraging students to vote long morning, Wilson and Clancy took wear masks, we brought hand before the final election day. For a picture in front of a minivan that sanitizer, we had extra masks, and example, Wilson and her mom they dubbed “The Vote Mobile” we had wipes,” said Wilson. sold “vote-totes” and donated or “The Bald Eagle” on social “We felt like this was a pretty all the proceeds to the non-profit media, offering free rides to the easy and fun way for us to spend Rock the Vote. Wilson said, “We polls. the day together and still feel like have our vote totes, our vote Clancy and Wilson drove we were contributing somehow,” masks, our vote shirts. We really both students and community said Clancy who was looking for think voting is an important thing members to the Durham polls lo- ways to help with the election af- and we wanted to make a way for cated at Oyster River High School ter she voted in the morning. people to have easy access to vot- Clancy and Wilson both feel ing.” until 7 p.m. yesterday. “We know Photo courtesy of Caroline Wilson the University is providing trans- that this election is very important 8 Thursday, November 5, 2020 News THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Absentee ballots’ effects on the 2020 presidential election By Isabelle Curtis dential election. according to the town’s website. Nevertheless, current esti- However, Pennsylvania—a criti- STAFF WRITER mates indicate that the 2020 pres- cal swing state—does not allow idential election had the highest absentee ballots to be processed The coronavirus (COV- turnout rate in 120 years, accord- until Election Day. This means ID-19) pandemic shifted the fun- ing to the United States Elections that they may take longer to have citonality of politics to create an Project. 160 million people voted results. unprecedented 2020 presidential in Tuesday’s election, resulting in The New York Times also election cycle. Chief among these a turnout rate of 66.9%. The high- found that the majority of vot- changes has been the increased est turnout previously occurred in ers voting absentee ballots were use of absentee ballots, which has 1900, with a 73.7% turnout. Democrats which means that re- many voters wondering how the However, University of New sults will likely favor Republican influx of ballots will affect- elec Hampshire (UNH) Political Sci- candidates until the absentee bal- tion results. ence Professor Dante Scala in a lots are processed. 92.1 million absentee ballots previous interview with The New Scala believes election re- were requested or sent to voters Hampshire said that it is difficult sults will be finalized in a few in 50 states and the District of to connect voter turnout with the days rather than a few weeks. Columbia, according to the New increased use of absentee ballots The “nightmare scenario” would York Times. In New Hampshire, due to the larger political land- be several close elections in key voters were allowed to cite CO- scape. states, similar to what happened VID-19 as a reason to vote ab- “I think the President him- in Florida during the 2000 elec- sentee, officially categorized as a self, for better or for worse, drives tion between Al Gore and former “Religious Observance/Physical a lot of people to the polls,” ex- President George Bush. However, Disability,” with officials send- plained Scala. he hopes that positives come from ing absentee ballots as soon as The increased use of absen- the increased use of absentee vot- applications were received. New tee ballots also has raised con- ing, such as convincing more ca- Hampshire received over 225,000 cerns over how long it will take sual voters to participate in elec- ballot requests. for election results to be finalized. tions and persuading Congress to The town of Durham also 46 states allow absentee ballots standardize voting laws across the saw a large increase in absentee to be preprocessed before Elec- country. voters with 3,734 absentee ballots tion Day. The regulations on the “I’m hoping, one way or an- being cast compared to 770 dur- start date for preprocessing vary other, we have a clear decisive ing the 2016 election, according by state, with New Hampshire verdict that isn’t all that close. to the town’s website. However, beginning the process on Oct. 29, [That way] it’s pretty clear to the there was a decrease in overall according to the New York Times. loser and, to the loser’s political voter turnout with 7,756 people Durham held its own partial party more importantly, that they, voting this year, an almost 2,000 processing session on Oct. 31, in fact, have lost,” said Scala. Benjamin Domaingue / TNH Staff decrease from the previous presi- Mental health resources available for election stress

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By Anna Kate Munsey most stressful weeks of the year? several support resources as well. services, PACS offers crisis coun- 2. Be proactive about seek- Keep reading for some advice and “We have increased the number of seling and urgent consultation for ing positive news. Politically- MANAGING EDITOR tricks. urgent appointments that we are mental health emergencies in the charged, partisan times like these Mental Health Resources able to provide each day. We are evenings and weekends by call- can foster negativity, and the 24- This year has been chaotic, Elisa Bolton, interim di- providing staff support for post- ing 603-862-2090. If students call loop of pundits spouting their spin overwhelming, stressful, and un- rector at the University of New election processing space being after hours, all they need to do is of information on cable news can certain. As we encounter one of Hampshire’s (UNH) Psycho- held for marginalized communi- press “0” to be connected to a li- make your head spin. There will the most contentious and divided logical and Counseling Services ties hosted by the Beauregard censed crisis counselor. undoubtedly be some positive Election Days our country has (PACS), shared some resources Center and we have created vir- Tips & Tricks stories to come out of today - a ever seen, it’s completely valid for students. Bolton suggested tual care packages to share with 1. Social media is a con- cookie bakery that has predicted to be feeling anxious or stressed this study, Eight Questions That students who feel impacted by stantly evolving realm of content, the past three elections, for ex- about what comes next. Can Help You Survive Election the stress and uncertainty of the people, opinions and information. ample. Maintaining good mental Stress, from the Greater Good times,” said Bolton in an email Especially on days like these, you 3. Know that everything will health throughout Election Day, Magazine. It outlines questions to with The New Hampshire. may find yourself overwhelmed be okay. This country has been election night, and the weeks that ask of ourselves, ways to check in WellTrack, “a self-guided by what you read and see on so- through some very dark times, follow is incredibly important. about our mental health and well- and interactive resource to sup- cial media but still feel unable to and we have always come out on As you may know, we still do not being. Some examples are “Am I port your mental health and well- pull yourself away. The constant the other side. No matter what have the results of the presidential getting enough good news?” and being,” is a mental health resource flow of race calls and updates, you believe and who you voted election. Additionally, tensions “In light of this election, what accessible both through the PACS comments, and conflicting infor- for, we are all human beings and may be high among friends and are some new ways I can use my website and through the Health mation will seem un-put-down- at the end of the day, we have to family, on social media and at special skills or talents to make a & Wellness website. “It provides able, but it’s important that you be kind, patient, and caring with school and work. difference in the broader world?“ information on ways to manage take a break. The news and social each other. What is the best way to and “What’s happening in my anxiety, stress, and depression,” media content will still be there navigate these times? How can body and mind today?” said Bolton. after you allow yourself a quick we de-stress during one of the The university is providing In addition to their typical brain refresh. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE News Thursday, November 5, 2020 9 Voter turnout in Durham lower than expected By Chloe Camelio STAFF WRITER

The New Hampshire general election ran smoothly yesterday and had a high turnout of voters, despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The number of votes cast and same-day registrations in Durham, were down from the election in 2016, but the town saw a massive increase in absentee ballots. In 2016, there were 9,633 votes cast in Durham and over 3,000 voters registered to vote that day, but there were only 770 absentee ballots. On Tues- day, there were 7,776 votes cast and 1,322 same-day regis- trations, but there were 3,734 absentee ballots. The longest wait time to register at the polls was about 30 minutes. Durham town officials anticipated that the polls at Oyster River High School were going to hit the 10,000 mark yesterday, but fell short. Town Administrator Todd Selig explained why they thought there would be a larger turnout yesterday, saying “We knew Ben Domaingue/TNH Staff 2016 was our biggest election yet. We could see the excite- Governor, Congress, and both ment and the energy around the State and U.S. Senator, which election at this cycle, so I was Selig said he expected. just thinking I’ve been here Selig also said he didn’t for all these elections and this see students showing up in is the most exciting thing I’ve groups to the polls like in the seen so we are going to beat 2016 election because of the 2016 but a few things hap- pandemic. “Usually we’d see pened. We encouraged people big groups of 20 or 30 com- to use absentee ballots as a ing down together in a UNH method of voting.” bus and it was just steady and Across the state of New you’d see the kids patting each Hampshire, people utilized other on the back and excited absentee ballots with 235,834 and close together and there absentee ballots returned, up wasn’t a lot of that. I think that from 75,305 in 2016. was the students being smart. Selig believes that CO- They were exercising good VID-19 was the reason why social distancing practices. It there wasn’t as big of a turnout makes it harder to get together yesterday, but also because with other like-minded people there are less students on cam- to rally for your candidate.” pus. “My hypothesis is that a Selig explained the final lot of people voted by absen- reason why he believes there tee ballot as you can see, but were more absentee ballots we also have a lot of students rather than in person voters, telecommuting to participate in saying “I think people were Ben Domaingue/TNH Staff classes, and both votes casted definitely scared. We’ve had and same day registration are many Durham residents call both down by about 2,000 us to express that they were people, my bet is that students fearful for their safety at the voted from their parents’ home polls. They were fearful that where they are doing classes there might be efforts by some from or they voted absentee groups to intimate them or that from where they are from as there would be some kind of well,” he said. violence.” Overall, Selig thought that There were five police it was a good day on Tuesday, officers at the polls yesterday despite the numbers being ensuring people’s safety by down and not being as busy as directing traffic and walking they had thought. through the building, as well It was clear to the workers as making sure voters and at the polls by 4:30 p.m. that volunteers were following they were not going to hit the COVID-19 guidelines. 9,600 mark like they had hoped Masks were required at the but at the high point in the day polls, but there was a booth they had a half hour wait for outside for people who did not same-day registration. After want to wear one. There were the first rush they did not see about four people who did not another and the rest of the day want to wear a mask, but Selig was slow and steady. said they were compliant and The Democrats swept every voted outside. race on Tuesday in Durham, including the Presidential, Ben Domaingue/TNH Staff 10 Thursday, November 5, 2020 News THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Trump claims false victory in early hours Wednesday morning

ballots was outrageous, unprec- Certain states, like Pennsyl- edented, and incorrect.” vania, have still not fully counted For months Trump has tried ballots. The Pennsylvania Sec- to sow doubt about the validity of retary of State Kathy Boockvar mail-in ballots. He told his sup- said that “there are still millions porters, “I think mail-in voting is of ballots left to be counted,” on horrible. It’s corrupt.” He claimed Wednesday. that Democrats would try to steal At 11:55 a.m. Trump tweeted, the election from him by mail-in “They are finding Biden votes all ballots, which were projected to over the place — in Pennsylvania, take longer to count than in-per- Wisconsin, and Michigan. So bad son voting ballots. for our Country!” This tweet was Some states where the Presi- in response to news that Biden dent’s lawyers have gone to court was leading in Wisconsin and to try to prevent the expansion of Michigan and news that Pennsyl- mail-in voting are Pennsylvania, vania still had many ballots left to Michigan, Georgia and Nevada count. Many of Trump’s tweets among others. since the early morning of Nov. 4. Senate Majority Leader have been censored by Twitter as Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said they contain false or misleading that he supported the courts de- information about the election. ciding the election result. He said, Trump tweeted at 1:52 p.m. “Going to court is the way we re- on Nov. 4. that he was winning solve uncertainty.” He said that it Pennsylvania. He said, “we are would not be uncommon to have winning Pennsylvania big, but both sides decide in court, he stat- the Pa. Secretary of State just an- ed, “It’s the American way.” nounced that there are ‘Millions Before Trump’s false an- of ballots left to be counted.’” nouncement of winning, he He then falsely claimed he posted on Twitter at 12:45 a.m. had won Pennsylvania a few about his possible win. “I will hours later on Twitter. “We have be making a statement tonight. A claimed, for Electoral Vote pur- Photo courtesy of The Guardian big WIN!” A few minutes later he poses, the Commonwealth of posted, “We are up BIG, but they Pennsylvania (which won’t al- By Shawn Latulippe an embarrassment to our country. may take a little longer.” are trying to STEAL the Election. low legal observers) the State of We were getting ready to win this During Trump’s address in We will never let them do it. Votes Georgia, and the State of North DESIGN EDITOR election. Frankly, we did win this the East Room, where many of cannot be cast after the Polls are Carolina, each one of which has a election.” his family and supporters were closed!” These votes he spoke BIG Trump lead. Additionally, we President Donald Trump An hour earlier, Democratic present, Trump threatened to go of were mail-in ballots that were hereby claim the State of Michi- falsely claimed he won the 2020 presidential nominee Joe Biden directly to the Supreme Court and not cast after the polls closed and gan,” he said. presidential election, even though said, at a small rally in his home- claim voter fraud. have simply not been counted yet He continued in another many key states have not counted town of Wilmington Del., that he Over an hour after the fi- in some states. tweet censored by Twitter for be- all of their votes yet. He made this believed he was going to win the nal U.S. polls closed in Alaska, Conservative political com- ing disputed and possibly being statement when he appeared in election and was optimistic about Trump said, “We’ll be going to mentator Ben Shapiro posted to misleading about an election or front of cameras in the East Room the election results. Biden said, the U.S. Supreme Court, we want Twitter, “No, Trump has not al- other civic process, “there was a at the White House shortly before “We’re feeling good about where all voting to stop.” ready won the election, and it is large number of secretly dumped 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday Nov. 4. we are.” He said that everyone Biden’s campaign manager deeply irresponsible for him to ballots as has been widely report- While the presidential race re- needs to have patience and wait Jen O’Malley Dillon said in a say he has.” Shapiro tweeted this ed!” This is something Trump has mains close, it is not over until all till the votes are all counted. Biden statement, “The president’s state- statement on Twitter at 2:31 a.m. been claiming despite having no ballots have been counted. said, “We can know the results as ment tonight about trying to shut on Nov. 4 after Trump claimed a evidence to back up this claim. Trump said, “This is a fraud early as tomorrow morning, but it down the counting of duly cast false victory. on the American public. This is Misinformation spreads about Wisconsin election results

By Julia Stinneford Other claims surrounding Wisconsin’s vote tally include NEWS EDITOR allegations that Wisconsin vote counting stopped briefly before Amid election uncertainty reporting a “sudden” 100 thou- across the country, misinforma- sand vote lead for Biden, along tion is spreading online about with the similar claim that Wis- Wisconsin. The state’s race was consin officials “found” 100 thou- called in former Vice President sand ballots for Biden at about 4 Joe Biden’s favor by the Associat- a.m. The same rumors are being ed Press (AP) at approximately 2 spread about other swing states, p.m. EST, and some Republicans notably Michigan and Pennsyl- believe the election was stolen. vania. One such rumor was that This has also been debunked there were more votes cast in the by PolitiFact despite being widely state than there were registered circulated on Twitter, including voters, which was said to indi- President Trump. The jump in cate fraud. According to Snopes, voting totals for Biden was ex- the rumor was first perpetuated pected, as mail-in ballots were by Twitter user Mike Coudrey, a projected to be tallied after in- right-wing investor, and spread person ballots and mail-in ballots around multiple social media were heavily projected by all par- sites. ties to lean Democratic. This has been debunked The Trump campaign an- by multiple sources, including nounced its plans to call for a Snopes and PolitiFact. The num- recount in Wisconsin, citing ber of registered voters that is be- “reports of irregularities in sev- ing used in these claims is outdat- eral counties,” according to the ed, pulled from the state’s records AP. The AP also reports Biden’s of the 2018 midterms. Addition- margin at approximately 20,000 ally, Wisconsin is one of the states votes, and says that previous re- that allows for same-day voter counts in the state have histori- registration - indicating that sta- cally yielded only a few hundred tistical discrepancies, if they did Anna Kate Munsey / TNH Staff changing votes. exist, would not point to fraud. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE News Thursday, November 5, 2020 11 First-time, Gen Z voters share election thoughts By Sarah Levine student at UNH. - - CONTRIBUTING generation to avenge the 2016 WRITER said Eli Vannata, a senior at will have a more established Generation Z (Gen. Z) feels - united after many voted in their able to do anything, and then the younger generation is Tuesday, Nov. 3. These young - Voters aged 18 to 29-years- young voters often have more not being eligible to vote in ing how she was going to vote. and Gen. Z has to establish 2016. themselves as the generation - shire (UNH) student Emily - As a member of Gen. Z, ing and Engagement at Tufts - More than seven million University. young members of Gen. Z vot- - The strength of young the line for so many Ameri- - - - ment. - Poll from Harvard Kennedy members of Gen. Z—usually - - Tufts University. - - - in 2016. - The young voter turnout - this year will absolutely be results. UNH students discuss voting experience

Anna Kate Munsey / TNH Staff By Hayley Barnhard - were given their ballot inside tween shifts. - CONTRIBUTING WRITER Voters then waited in the Frost. Pre-registered UNH student, - submitted it into the ballot box UNH student and unregis- shire (UNH) voters arrived at before exiting. tered voter, Olivia Frost, said A voter who does not have - - was stressful but worth it. - - - voters who were already regis- tered were sent straight to the a very big young voter turnout - - 12 Thursday, November 5, 2020 News THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Brave elected first Black sheriff in N.H. The races for County Attorney, Treasurer, Commissioners, and Registers of Deeds and Probate were unopposed By Cam Beall voters will take a good look SPORTS EDITOR and compare our records and achievements, and they will Mark Brave, a Democrat support me,” said Callaghan. from Dover, defeated Re- The Republican nominee publican Paul Callaghan of conceded the race to Brave on Rochester in Tuesday’s general Wednesday morning after the election for the position of - Strafford County Sheriff. Brave icit of more than 7,000 votes. Brave held a lead of 36,857 to sheriff in New Hampshire’s 29,611 over Callaghan. history. In other Strafford County In a comment following his races, many candidates ran victory, Brave expressed his unopposed. gratitude to the voters and his Thomas P. Velardi was re- elected as the Strafford County Black man to be elected to the Attorney as he ran unopposed position. in the Nov. 3 election. Velardi “It hasn’t really sunk in yet has been in the position since 2008. Sheriff in New Hampshire’s Pamela J. Arnold ran history. It’s something I feel unopposed and was elected to should have happened a long another term to be the Strafford time ago, but I’m honored that County Treasurer. I will be the person to pave the Catherine A. Berube will be way,” said Brave. “And I will remaining in the same position be a Law Enforcement leader that she has held for the past for all residents of Strafford six years. She will be serving County regardless of their party her fourth term after running unopposed for the position of Brave is 35 years-old and Register of Deeds. is a current lieutenant in the Luz Bay was elected to the position of Register of Probate, resident has worked in law also running unopposed on enforcement for over 10 years Tuesday. and will assume his new posi- The three County Com- tion on Jan. 1. Brave’s platform missioners elected included of community-centered law Deanna Rollo, Robert J. enforcement was something Watson and George Maglaras – that he cited when asked why each ran unopposed and will he was running the morning of serve a two-year term. Photo courtesy of Mark Brave the election. “I spent a lot of time com- ing home venting to my kids about the injustices in law en- forcement and trying to get the community more involved,” he explained. Callaghan, 56, ran as the Republican nominee for the position and each candidate had nothing but kind words for the other. Brave respected the way his opposition operated a fair campaign. “We ran a clean race and we showed you can still get your point across in a respectable manner without any mud-sling- ing,” he noted. Callaghan is a current lieu- tenant and prosecutor for the (SCSO). He’s worked in law enforcement for upwards of 30 years. the work he had put into his election prior to the votes being counted. On Tuesday afternoon he noted that he thought the voter turnout was “fantastic” and explained that he felt he had done all he could do to win. “I feel good about what I’ve Photo courtesy of Paul Callaghan @thenewhampshire THE NEW HAMPSHIRE News Thursday, November 5, 2020 13 Town of Durham Unofficial Election Results According to the town of Durham

President and Vice President: For State Representative: Timothy Horrigan (D) - 4717 Joseph R. Biden (D) - 5970 Cam Kenney (D) - 4769 Kamala Harris Marjorie K. Smith (D) - 4786 Judith Spang (D) - 4789 Donald J. Trump (R) - 1712 Janet G. Wall (D) - 4769 Michael R. Pence Cheryl A. Lamoureux (R) - 1775 Bonnie McDermott (R) - 1833 Jo Jorgensen (L) - 128 Mark F. Racic (R) - 1688 Jeremy Cohen Cliff Zetterstrom (R) - 1612 James C. Ziegra (R) - 1515 For Governor: Dan Feltes (D) - 4332 Chris Sununu (R) - 3020 For Sheriff: Darryl W. Perry (L) - 143 Mark Brave (D) - 5008 Paul Callaghan (R) - 1752 For U.S. Senator: Jeanne Shaheen (D) - 5839 For County Attorney: Corky Messner (R) - 1525 Thomas P. Velardi - 6438 Justin O’Donnell (L) - 216 For County Treasurer: Pamela J. Arnold - 6383 For Representative in Congress: For Register of Deeds: Chris Pappas (D) - 5656 Matt Mowers (R) - 1661 Catherine A. Berube - 6347 Zachary S. Dumont (L) - 179 For Register of Probate: Luz Bay - 5439 For Executive Councilor: Cinde Warmington (D) - 5058 For County Commissioners: Jim Beard (R) - 1962 Deanna Rollo - 5927 Robert J. Watson - 5873 For State Senator: George Maglaras - 6059 Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D) - 5213 Sue Polidura (R) - 1865

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University of New Hampshire Editor’s Desk... Room 132 Memorial Union Building Durham, NH 03824 Phone: (603) 862-1323 Litigating the 2020 election Email: [email protected] As the 2020 election stands Democrat, instructed election of- benefit from a recount, but this TNHdigital.com on Nov. 5, President Donald ficials in her state to accept late- wouldn’t be likely for a couple twitter.com/thenewhampshire Trump trails former Vice Presi- arriving ballots, and eventually reasons. The biggest damper be- dent Joe Biden 264 electoral count them. The Supreme Court ing that the Democrats lost a case Executive Editor votes to 214, according to the As- refused to rule on this issue before concerning late-arriving ballots Josh Morrill sociated Press (AP). the election, but will likely have in 2016, which set a precedent on The only states that have not to after Trump’s litigation plans the issue. Managing Editor been decisively won (as of 1 a.m. ensue. He said that it was a “terri- With those two states being Anna Kate Munsey on Nov. 5) are Nevada, Pennsyl- ble decision” for the higher court compromised in terms of legal vania, Georgia and North Caro- to not rule and that they will be possibilities for the Trump cam- Content Editor lina. To win the election and get “going in with [their] lawyers.” paign, their push in the courts Hannah Donahue to the desired 270 electoral votes, It is pretty evident that seems to hold little weight. Trump must win all four states, Trump will not let Biden take his Along with these mitigating News Editors Sports Writers while Biden only has to secure spot in the White House without factors, the Supreme Court ruled Julia Stinneford Brackett Lyons one. a legal fight, but the question is that witnesses didn’t need to sign Katie Hoppler This comes as a surprise to whether it will make a difference. absentee ballots for them to count Business Consultant the Trump campaign, as they had The short answer is that it in the election, which favored the Sports Editors Kathryn Riddinger decisive early leads in Michigan won’t. Republican outlook on the issue. Cameron Beall and Wisconsin, which they won Trump’s best case for legal The ruling included a mi- Business Manager Shaun Petipas in 2016, but eventually lost this victory is in Pennsylvania where nor stipulation that said voters Alex Meehan time around. Those results were the three-day counting of the ab- who already submitted their bal- Design Editors concluded after Trump stated that sentee ballots could very easily be lots without a witness’ signature Advertising Assistants Shawn Latulippe he “did win this election” early deemed unconstitutional. wouldn’t be penalized for it and Ethan Landon Wednesday morning at a White His campaign’s motion stat- their vote would count. Also, they

Web Editor James LeVie House gathering. ed that “the vote in Pennsylvania allowed for a two-day grace pe- Cassie Hollasch Logan French In response to the non-fa- may very well determine the next riod from their decision to allow vorable results, Trump’s cam- President of the United States.” those unwitnessed ballots to reach Marketing Coordinator Contributing Writers paign has already filed lawsuits They later said that the Supreme election officials. Danielle Forte Sean Gurl against Pennsylvania, Michigan Court should do the ruling instead The Supreme Court allow- Brennan McGuirk and Georgia. These filings are re- of the state’s higher court, due to ing this does not help Trump’s Arts Editor Hayley Barnhard* questing more campaign observer the 20 electoral vote swing. case for legal action, recounts Ciarra Annis Sarah Levine* access to the locations at which However, even with a favor- and eventual reelection, as he will ballots are being processed. They able ruling, the Supreme Court have to overcome a lot of stand- Staff Writers also plan to intervene in the Penn- would likely instruct the Key- ing precedential measures. Ben Domaingue sylvania case at the Supreme stone State to have a recount, but Despite who wins, the 2020 Court that deals with ballots be- that would most certainly include presidential election will be re- Caitlin Staffanson ing recieved up to three days after the votes in question. solved, and if Trump doesn’t win Aqeel Hisham the election. With this being the case, initially, his legal action won’t in- Evan Edmonds Before the election started, Trump would have to widen his fluence the outcome. Chloe Camelio Trump laid the groundwork for an legal fight to various other states Isabelle Curtis insuing legal strategy to contest a to hold his position. Josh Morrill Ben MacKillop potential loss to Biden. The most feasible state is Brackett Lyons Pennsylvania Secretary of Wisconsin where Trump lost by Executive Editor Allison Musitano State Kathy Boockvar, who is a a measly 20,000 votes. He would

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PHOTO COURTESY OF JACKIE RICCIARDI Travis Roy sitting in his wheelchair at center ice at the Agganis Arena in 2015 where the Boston University Terriers play their home hockey games.

By Shaun Petipas complications from being a curred while attempting to hit it be a school, hockey rink or so many people. Travis’ work quadriplegic. He had dealt with a University of North Dakota a big city, he always brought and dedication towards helping SPORTS EDITOR his hockey injuries in the pub- player on the forecheck. After his happy-go-lucky attitude. fellow spinal cord-injury survi- lic eye, but this battle was one hitting the boards that night, He always was willing to share vors is nothing short of amaz- The hockey world – New England specifically – mourned he wanted to handle with his Roy started his newfound his story, meet kids and answer ing,” said BU in a statement. the tragic death of Travis Roy, family and his closest friends. dream of helping others. all sorts of questions they had BU also added, “his legacy former BU hockey player He didn’t want the community Roy responded in an as he tried to give them a little will last forever, not just within who became paralyzed in his who had supported him for extraordinary way returning perspective on life. the Boston University com- first game with the team in so long to worry, especially to BU within a year. He also Losing Roy heavily munity, but with the count- 1995. His story of courage and the paralyzed people and their established the Travis Roy weighed on the sports world, less lives he has impacted perseverance is known by mil- families he had helped. Foundation to help those with and tributes to the former Ter- across the country. Our sincere rier began to pour in on social lions as he left an everlasting Roy was a first-year forward spinal cord injuries when he thoughts are with his wonder- memory with everyone he met. media as the word spread. finally living his dream playing was just 21. He helped raise “It is with heavy hearts that ful family as well as his vast Just a week and 25 years college hockey with BU in more than of $9 million over support group of friends and after he was paralyzed, Roy we mourn the passing of Travis 1995 when he was paralyzed the year all while traveling as a colleague.” died of complications from Roy. His story is the epitome of his paralysis at the age of 45. only 11 seconds into his first motivational speaker. inspiration and courage, and he He went in for surgery due to shift as a Terrier. The injury oc- Wherever he went, whether was a role model and a hero to Patriots fall short in divisional matchup at Buffalo

By Brackett Lyons Cam Newton fumble in the within striking distance of on the ensuing possession seconds to go in the half. red zone. It looked like the the Bills and then seize any before Josh Allen threw After a lackluster perfor- SPORTS WRITER Patriots might at least tie opportunities made avail- the only interception of the mance against the 49ers, the game and get to over- able. This plan worked for game to JC Jackson. Jackson a 7-6 halftime deficit to BUFFALO, NY – The New time toward the end of the most of the afternoon. returned the ball 25 yards to the division-leading Bills England Patriots lost their fourth quarter when Newton After a touchdown drive the Buffalo 49-yard line. seemed manageable. fourth straight game by a had the ball punched out by by the Bills to start the scor- Newton then led his of- final of 24-21 on Sunday. Justin Zimmer. ing, the Patriots responded fense to the Bills 15-yard Patriots The Buffalo Bills escaped Bill Belichick’s game with a field goal. line to set up another Nick with a win thanks to a late plan seemed to be to stay The Bills were driving Folk field goal with eight continued on page 16 TNHdigital.com @thenewhampshire SPORTS TNHDIGITAL.COM Thursday, November 5, 2020 The New Hampshire America East announces 2020-21 basketball schedule

By Cameron Beall players, coaches and all other this format along with our hamton, Vermont and UMass ing in 2019, and junior forward parties involved when con- health and safety protocols will Lowell. Nick Guadarrama. SPORTS EDITOR structing the schedule. best position each institution The preseason polls and all- The women’s team finished In order to execute these and the conference for basket- conference teams are expected 2019 with a 10-19 record but After the postponement of measures, the schedule in- ball competition,” explained to be announced later in the was still able to sneak into the fall sports, UNH and confer- cludes weekend series similar Huchthausen. “By prioritiz- week. conference tournament. They ences across the nation are to how college hockey teams ing conference play, reducing A season ago the men’s lost at the hands of Bingham- preparing for their first taste of have their games formatted in travel and preserving flexibil- team improved by 10 wins ton by a final of 42-51, ending college sports this academic years past. A team will play ity, this schedule will give us when they finished 15-15 on their season. year. Men’s and women’s host on back-to-back days over the best opportunity to success- the season. The team was in The team lost a handful basketball will be among the the same weekend in order to fully navigate this season in the position to host a home playoff of seniors a year ago but will first teams to return to action reduce travel from both teams safest way possible.” game but a loss in the regular look to find their identity and at UNH as America East has involved. Both the UNH men’s and season finale at UMass Lowell improve upon their 10 wins released a tentative schedule America East Commis- women’s teams will feature sent them to UMBC for the behind the play of senior guard which is set to start at the be- sioner Amy Huchthausen noted near identical schedules with first round of the playoffs Amanda Torres. ginning of next month. in the press release that the one being on the road at all where they got bounced by the Both teams are set to kick A Monday morning press conference is confident in the times. They will give a warm retrievers. off on Dec. 12 as the men’s release from America East measures put in place to have a welcome to the conference’s The team lost a pair of team will make the trip to New highlighted the details of the successful 2020-21 season. newest member, New Jersey seniors but will retain most of Jersey and the women will wel- schedule which will only fea- “We acknowledge this will Institute of Technology, in the their core heading into 2020. come the conference’s newest ture teams within the confer- be a unique season with many opening weekend, followed They will be led by senior member. ence. The conference priori- variables both within and out- by Hartford, Maine, UMBC, point guard Sean Sutherlin who tized the health and safety of side of our control but believe Stony Brook, UAlbany, Bing- led the conference in rebound- UNH Men’s and Women’s Basketball Schedules

Dec. 12-13 Dec. 27-28 Jan. 2-3 Jan. 9-10 Jan. 16-17

Jan. 23-24 Jan. 30-31 (W) Feb. 13-14 Feb. 27-28 (M) Feb. 18-19

Patriots continued from page 15 falo’s defense for a critical Patriots run defense was ots 15-yard line. Like many ing for more when Zim- The Bills offense re- 22-yard score. The Patriots once again on the hook for times this year, the Patriots mer punched the ball loose sponded to start the third kept the momentum going an easy score. defense managed to hold out of Newton’s right arm. quarter with a touchdown and converted a two-point When asked what went with its back against the Dean Marlow recovered the drive to extend the lead conversion with a pass to into the decision to attempt wall. Allen failed to convert fumble to ice the game. to 14-6. The Bills found Jakobi Meyers. the onside kick Belichick on third-and-5 and the Bills Newton once again Meyers has emerged as was blunt in his response. settled for a field goal. success running the ball, shouldered the blame on the exposing a New England Newton’s go-to target with “We were trying to make Down 24-21 with 4:06 Julian Edelman and N’Keal a positive play.” left to play, Newton got to final play, as he has at other run defense that has looked points this season. shaky to this point in the Harry sidelined with an Harris helped the Pa- work. The New England season. injury. The undrafted free triots offense respond. The offense steadily picked up “It’s unacceptable,” said The two teams then agent finished the game with third-round pick had four yards. On a crucial third- Newton. “I’ve got to protect traded punts with neither six receptions for 58 yards. runs for 39 yards on the and-4 Newton found Meyers the ball better.” offense finding a rhythm and With the game tied 14- drive. The sequence was for and eight-yard gain. The The Patriots hope to get several penalties plaguing 14, Belichick tried to get the capped off by a one-yard Patriots seemed destined for back on track this coming New England. upper hand with a surprise rush from Newton into the a score the way the drive Monday when they take on Patriots running back onside kick. This attempt end zone. The game now was heading. the 0-8 New York Jets on Damien Harris found his failed and the Bills were tied 21-21 with nine minutes On a second-and-10, ESPN for Monday Night set up at the New England to play. Newton kept the ball on a stride late in the third Football. quarter. The second-year 45-yard line. Buffalo took Allen and the Bills of- designed run. He picked up back broke through Buf- this chance and marched in fense methodically made five yards and was look- for another touchdown. The their way down to the Patri-