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Volume VII, Issue 3 “Where the World Comes to Mind” November 15, 2000 In the new millennium, your vote DOES count!

By Sharon Smith

To many Americans, the College defend it saying that it state of Florida equals lying on the allows smaller states such as New beach and going to famous Hampshire to have a more amusement parks. However, all eyes significant impact on the outcome of have been on the Sunshine State for the election. a much more serious reason. As of Many are predicting that Nov. 7, the day of the General “Election 2000” will soon be written Election, Florida has been on the about in history books for two minds of most Americans. primary reasons. The first of these All of this excitement involves a recount of votes and surrounds the election of this protests surrounding the ballots. The state of Florida, which on election country’s next president. Who will be the next president of the United States? (Pro- Presidential candidates Al Gore and night originally declared a statistical vided by Tribune Media Services). George W. Bush, along with the rest tie between the candidates, later had of the country, are currently a recount to potentially solve this Buchanan instead of Gore. resisted declaring an overall winner questioning the procedure that we problem. In the process of doing The second history-making and instead reported on the fact that use to elect our chief executive. so, a problem with the ballots issue involves the role of the media Bush claimed victory over Gore in The debate revolves around themselves arose because residents in the election-night coverage. In the state election. the idea of the Electoral College and in the Palm Beach area claimed that many areas, multiple newspaper As it stands, the United the popular vote. In the minds of the ballots were difficult to read and headlines were printed and States does not have a president- many, the popular vote better understand. Because of this, many distributed declaring both candidates elect. Absentee ballots are still being represents the voice of the people. felt that they accidentally voted for as the victors. Manchester’s local counted, and laws regarding the Those who support the Electoral Reform party candidate Pat newspaper, The Union Leader, (continued on page 3) Niagara: Closer than you may think

By Geoff Morgan either headed back to their dorms Reference Librarian Cheryl the library’s carpeted floor. or are congregating in the café. Yet Stockman was notified immediately “The pipe broke on the The typical Wednesday there’s really only one place where of the situation by freshman Ryan urinal, is all,” said Towne, wiping the evening on the NHC scene is usually students can go in order to find some Kenneally, who was the last person moisture from his brow with the pretty quiet. Traditional-aged real peace and quiet in a relaxed to use the facilities before the sleeve of his jacket. “This is my third commuter students have just about atmosphere conducive to studying, incident occurred. Stockman then shower of the day.” all gone home, and the majority of where one is spurred into academic promptly called campus security, “The pipe was just throwing those who reside on campus have action by the sounds of rustling and officers Andrew Towne and water like crazy,” explained second- pages, the swift scribing of pens, the Massi Pupino arrived on the scene in-command Pupino to Stockman, whirring of microfilm reels…and the within moments. Towne waded who appeared understandably dull roar of falling water emanating through a sizable puddle to concerned by the presence of a 20- from the men’s lavatory? determine that the source of the leak by-15-foot pool in her library. On Wednesday evening, was none other than a burst pipe “Our biggest concern,” Nov. 8, at approximately 8 p.m., running from the bathroom wall to Stockman said, “was saving the more than one curious gaze was the urinal, and that the mysterious computers and the microfilm as well directed towards the far wall of the liquid in question was in fact only as preventing the risk of electrical Shapiro Library as a mysterious water. Housekeeping Supervisor shock, what with all of the wires and liquid substance began seeping out Mike Bureau of the third shift arrived everything else.” from underneath the closed door of only a few minutes later with an “I flushed it, and it burst,” Mike Bureau, Housekeeping Su- the men’s bathroom. The oozing was industrial wet/dry vacuum cleaner, said Kenneally with a laugh. Then, pervisor of the third shift, clean- accompanied by a continuous series and between the three of them they “In the words of Bart Simpson, ‘I ing up the 200 gallons of water of loud gushing noises that disrupted managed to shut off the leak and didn’t do it. Nobody saw me do it. (Photo by Geoff Morgan). the studies of several students. remove 250 gallons of water from You can’t prove anything.’”

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issue 3- Nov 15.p65 1 11/13/00, 9:31 PM Black November 15, 2000 The Observer The From the Editor’s Desk: Observer Welcome to the third issue of The Observer for this academic year. As I’m sure some of you agree, this NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE semester has flown by fast. Before you know it we’ll be heading home for Thanksgiving. And after that, winter BOX 1084, 2500 N. River Rd. break is not far away. MANCHESTER, NH 03106 (603) 645-9669 As a senior, I’m beginning to realize that my time left at NHC is short. So I have been trying to make the (603) 644-3149 most of it by getting involved in a lot of activities I have yet to do as an NHC student. www.nhcobserver.org One such activity was the Celtics Opening Night Celebration 2000 on Nov. 1. Not only had I never [email protected] been to a professional basketball game before, this was one of the first off-campus activities I have done. It was STAFF a lot of fun, plus the tickets were only $10. Thanks, CAPE! Have you ever been to Jazzercise or one of the other routine workouts held in the dance studio of the Editor in Chief athletic complex? Neither had I until my roommate convinced me to go last week. I went to the cardio kickboxing Tara Cowdrey session, which was a really good workout. If you are looking to get fit and have fun, I recommend attending one of the workout sessions. Managing Editor & The point I’m trying to make is that there is so much to do on campus, and there are many opportunities Business Manager to get involved. Whether you write for The Observer, go to a game or do step aerobics, there is an activity for Ben DeGennaro every student on campus. So I hope to hear that no one is bored this year because there are many ways for you to be sure you Associate Editor aren’t. Geoff Morgan Enjoy this issue and don’t forget to write a letter to the editor if you have any comments. Advertising Staff Tara Cowdrey Melissa Cowdrey Editor in Chief Ben DeGennaro

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A & E Editor Contributors Jennifer Baggett Michael S. Bertot Sports Editor Heiko Hesse Nick Coates Amanda King Mersiha Mehinovic Copy Editor Kelly Muller Shana Longey Ben Pierce Ruth Ann Pistorino Photograpy Editor Dustin Salzberger Sharon Smith Richard Victorino Layout Tara Cowdrey

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issue 3- Nov 15.p65 2 11/13/00, 9:32 PM The Observer November 15, 2000 To the Editor: A lesson in human dignity

Hearing someone complain already been covered. By Geoff Morgan NHC Community Outreach all the time is discouraging; however, Punctuality is another Parternership Center Teru Oi from when teachers complain, they usually element that teachers complain On the evening of Nov. 2 Japan and student Danny Mofya have just cause. Although teachers about. One day our teacher started something special took place in from Zambia were in agreement with complain about many issues, the the class because it was 10 a.m. In NHC’s function room. It started with Doris Hyler, a New York native, things that annoy them most are late the middle of her sentence, the the arrival of older men and women, Continuum member and Jewish work, absenteeism, and punctuality. opening of a door interrupted her. smiles adorning their faces as they Student Association Adviser at Late work is something that A student had arrived late and had surveyed ten circular tables set for NHC, when the discussion turned all teachers are faced with. Teachers caught the eyes of the entire class. dinner. They were greeted by Jane toward children. It was the opinion work hard to get papers graded and We were all distracted, and the Glennan, coordinator of The of everyone at the table that children handed back to students. When teacher lost her train of thought. She Educational Continuum at NHC, should be treasured, but these three work is handed in late, there is more then had to ask the students what who provided them with nametags were the first to indicate that they work for the teacher. For example, she had been talking about. and directed them to their assigned felt there was a correlation between when half of my English class didn’t Complaining is often very tables. Students, faculty and staff the educational level of parents and hand in the assignment that was due, frustrating, but it can be beneficial in also arrived in a steady trickle until how well they treated their children. the teacher was forced to penalize making changes. Teachers have the the room was crowded with faces Everyone agreed elders are the students’ grades. right to complain about certain things varying from youthful to wizened, deserving of respect from younger Poor attendance is such as late work, absenteeism, and with skin from colors light to dark generations, though it seemed as if something else that teachers punctuality because they disrupt their and all shades in between. Finally the ways each person would accord complain about. Teachers often go classroom. A teacher’s job is to everyone was seated, and the format that respect differed slightly from over material in class on one day, teach, and when something gets in for the evening’s proceedings, culture to culture. In the end, through and when a student is absent, they the way of doing that complaints are modeled after the educational forum discourse both sincere and may end up having to repeat the made simply to improve the Global Citizens Circle and enlightening, the guests increased lesson again. A student missed a classroom situation. sponsored by the NHC Human their appreciation for those class, and when he returned, the -Matt Melvin Rights Association and The differences, while gaining an questions on the material had Educational Continuum, officially understanding of the basic similarities began. among them. Prof. Eleanor Dunfey “It’s very enlightening to Your vote DOES count Freiburger, co-chair of the Global hear how people older than myself Citizens Circle and advisor to the feel about younger kids,” (continued from page 1) Human Rights Association, greeted commented participant Diana the audience with a wide smile. After Campbell. “Sometimes, depending process of voting are still being Amendment may be proposed to introducing herself, she asked the upon the group, there are not a lot reviewed in many areas. The country remove the Electoral College. Many guests to stand and introduce of differences. People have similar awaits results from Florida, Oregon are also hopeful that universal ballots themselves in turn. Only then was it values.” and New Mexico, which when will be looked into and laws truly possible to appreciate how “This is what Inner City combined account for 37 electoral surrounding the elections will be diversified the audience was. In Partners is all about,” said participant votes. These crucial votes could put reviewed and revised. All in all, the attendance were participants from Ikomi Ngongi, referring to the large- either major contender over the 270 end result will involve someone at least a dozen foreign nations, scale agency he means to establish votes necessary for a victory. moving into the oval office. Who Cameroon, China, Ecuador, Ghana, in Manchester, a company that will So what does all of this will that person will be? We’ll just India, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, provide foreign immigrants with the mean for the country? It has been have to wait and see. Nigeria, the Philippines, Turkey and help they will need to become speculated that a Constitutional Zambia among them. valuable members of the community. When the last guest had “This is what we want to create. By finished speaking, and at Dunfey bringing people together, we find out Local results Freiburger’s gentle urging, the focus who they really are,” he said. turned inward to each table as ten “Most foreigners are By Sharon Smith appointed group leaders began isolated from society because they steering conversations toward the come with handicaps such as a Despite the confusion with the presidential election, on Nov. perceived ways different cultures deficiency in the use of the English 7 the voters in New Hampshire took to the polls and voted for their tend to treat children and older language, financial problems or local officials. In the race for governor, Democrat incumbent Jeanne adults. By design, each table was culture shock. Without being Shaheen pulled away with her third victory in the Granite State. comprised of guests of varying properly inducted into the The race between Shaheen and former Senator Gordon ethnicity and age. community, they remain isolated for Humphrey (R) was consistent with the national election, in that its How much respect is long periods of time, and very few results were very close. Shaheen finished with a 5 percent lead over afforded to the elders in your things in life can be as painful as Humphrey, coming in at 49 and 44 percent respectively. Independent culture? Who takes care of them? isolation. (Inner City Partners) will candidate Mary Brown and Libertarian John Babiarz received a How greatly are children valued in provide these people with a link to combined 7 percent of the total votes. your culture? Are they often bring them together with other In the more local races, in the 1st Congressional District, U.S. respected? These were some members of the community and give Rep. John E. Sununu (R) won his third term versus State questions asked by the group leaders them back a measure of their dignity Representative Martha Fuller Clark (D) and Ban Belforti (L). In the and directed at the guests seated at by enabling them to interact and race for the 2nd Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Charles Bass won each table. While one person spoke, contribute to society,” Ngongi said. his fourth term by defeating Barney Brannen (D) and Brian Christeson the others sat back digesting his or “Our purpose tonight was (L). her words even as they digested to bring a cross-section of the world Again consistent with the national race, there was a record their food. to our table and let the conversation voter turnout for the state. In Manchester’s Ward 1, nearly half of With the exception of a few on dignity begin,” said Dunfey the registered voters for the ward had voted by lunchtime. This trend minor points, those seated together Freiburger as both the dinner and was common throughout the state, with lines stretching around at one table seemed to share more the discussion drew to a close. buildings and people in some areas having to wait nearly an hour to in common than might have at first “That’s what we wanted to cast their vote. been apparent. Coordinator for the accomplish.”

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issue 3- Nov 15.p65 3 11/13/00, 9:32 PM November 15, 2000 The Observer Backyard Treasures: The hero down the road

By Sharon Smith

Upon reviewing my political articles in the last issue of The Observer, I came to the conclusion that I needed to write a story that did not contain the word “president.” Instead, I have decided to use my column space to inform the New Hamp- shire College community about some of the historical and/or famous things in Manchester.

My historical journey begins with a local site near NHC. Many of you may have driven past this landmark on your way to campus, or even taken a walk by or through it. The location I am referring to is Stark Park, named after General John Stark.

This park, located on River Road, is a monument to one of America’s most famous revolutionary heroes. Stark is best known for his involvement in the Battles of Bennington and Bunker Hill. He served directly under George Washington and was in command of the American forces at Saratoga when the surrender at Yorktown took place. He died May 8, 1822, the last surviving general of the American Revolution.

Though originally from Londonderry, N.H., the Stark family moved to this area in 1736, when John was eight years old. His family homestead was originally located near the Amoskeag Falls, but was later moved to its current place at 2000 Elm St. It now serves as a museum and can be toured by the public. Stark and his wife Molly established their home beside Stark Park. It burned in 1866, and all that remains of their home is the well.

Though many may have driven past Stark Park, few may have CSC News taken the time to navigate through its winding roads to the statue of Stark himself. He is proudly remembered with his horse, By J.B. London Hessian. Upon further exploration of the park, one can see the burial site of Stark and his family. The Commuter Student Council has been busy with events such as the Halloween party in the pub on Though many may know Stark only as a Revolutionary War Oct. 27. There was a professional DJ, dancing, free food hero, we are reminded of his words every day. His quote and prizes. All who attended had a great time; CSC con- “Live Free or Die,” written on July 31, 1809, has served as sidered the party a success. On Saturday, Oct. 28, CSC the state’s motto since 1945. went to Keene for the annual pumpkin fest! They broke last year’s record reaching over 20,000 pumpkins. We Stark’s dedication to our country during the war and his time- had dinner at Applebee’s and headed home. On Tuesday, less words serve as a reminder of the rich history right here in Oct. 31, President Richard Gustafson attended our CSC Manchester. meeting. He spoke about our name change, new build- ings and the master plan. The floor was opened for ques- tions and comments. Currently, CSC is planning for our “winter wonderland” Christmas party to be held in the pub, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. All students are welcome to at- tend! Questions or comments? Email [email protected].

Visit The Observer online at The Wizard of Oz was one of the themes seen at the Halloween www.nhcobserver.org. party hosted by the Commuter Student Council (Photo pro- vided by Jessica Brennan).

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issue 3- Nov 15.p65 4 11/13/00, 9:32 PM The Observer November 15, 2000 Campus Security Log

Compiled by Tara Cowdrey

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

11/1/00 On the above date the supervisor of food service reported someone unknown had set off seven stink bombs throughout the student center. Housekeeping cleaned up the area and sprayed the student center with air freshener.

11/5/00 On the above date a vehicle turned around at the main gate and then dropped off a passenger. Two PSOs followed the person walking on campus. He was I.D.’d and found to be a student. The student did not like the fact that the PSOs were checking him out and felt he was being harassed. The student had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, slurred speech and was unsteady on his feet. The PSOs followed behind to make sure he got home safely.

11/5/00 On the above date a PSO responded to a student who reported that an unknown person sneaked into an apartment and removed the two sliding mirror doors from the medicine cabinet in the bathroom. The subject then smashed them in the stairwell. The student who reported the incident said he/she had no idea who would do this.

11/8/00 On the above date a PSO was requested to the library for a small leak. The PSO received a second call and was told there was now a major leak. The PSO saw and heard water pouring out of the men’s bathroom and found the pipe broken SAS News on the urinal. A screwdriver was used to gain access to the SAS has been working feverishly to enter your Spring 2001 class panel and the main water line was shut off. Housekeeping schedule…so when will you get it? began cleaning with a wet/dry vacuum. 250 gallons of water had gone out into the library and offices as much as 20 feet. Upon confirmation of payment for the spring 2001semester, SAS will print your official class schedule and deliver it to your campus mailbox 11/8/00 or local address as quickly as possible. Submit your payment early On the above date a PSO was asked to check the cars on the and get your schedule early. Payments are due no later than Dec. 15, fire road. In the apartment area, the PSO found a student but we will be checking accounts as early as Nov. 27. Since we can unloading his vehicle. The PSO noticed a paint ball gun in print your schedule only after you have paid, you can receive it faster the vehicle. When questioned about the gun, the student with early payment. Don’t delay. said he used it over the weekend, and could not bring it home. The PSO said he would take the gun up to the office and the If you have any questions about the amount due or your TMS payment student could get it back when he could bring it home. The plan status, please stop by SAS as soon as possible. student was happy the PSO took the gun as he expressed concerns about roommates getting their hands on it. The SAS/Service Center will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 22, for carpet replacement. 11/9/00 On the above date, a vehicle came around a corner and threw The office will reopen after noon on Monday, Nov. 27. something at a PSO truck, hitting the windshield. The PSO In an effort to have the least amount of disruption to the community, at the gatehouse was called and waited for the vehicle. It we have scheduled the replacement to coincide with a long holiday flew by the entrance and the PSO remembered the vehicle weekend. Please try to complete your business before or after these from a ticket the PSO wrote that night. Later that night, the times. If you need SAS assistance during this period, staff will be vehicle came back on campus. The PSO I.D.’d the three available in the SAS/Operations Center and will try to help you. Thank students in the vehicle. None of the students asked why you. they were being I.D.’d. Whatever hit the truck appeared to be liquid and did wash off.

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issue 3- Nov 15.p65 5 11/13/00, 9:32 PM November 15, 2000 The Observer FYI Patience pays off as supporting actors, but the lead development of this institution. By Mersiha Mehinovic players are the students of NHC, Therefore students and alumni of who are going to get their degree NHC should play an active role and “My father, after seeing me Rob and Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud from NHC, and the alumni, who give their utmost effort to build and teach my younger brothers and at Dhaka University, and the other already have degrees from NHC. make NHC a great educational sister, insisted that I should become is in the United States, Dr. Michael Their degree will be valued more if institution, so much so that it would a teacher,” says Dr. Mahboubul Manove at Boston University. They NHC does well, and it will be valued be every parent’s dream to send Hassan, associate professor of all had one thing in common: they less if it doesn’t. So the value of their children to NHC.” economics and finance at New made complicated concepts easy to their degree is tied to the growth and Hampshire College and the recipient understand. He expects his students of the 1999-2000 Excellence in to study hard and appreciate that Teaching award. Unfortunately, after education is something personal; it the completion of his graduate is theirs and cannot be taken away A path well chosen studies, he didn’t go into teaching; by anybody under any rather he joined an industrial circumstances. “The more you get By Jennifer Baggett development bank in Bangladesh as it, the more you want it,” said a financial analyst. Hassan. His students admire him On Thursday, Oct. 26, and the publications department, Hassan was born and raised because he is there to help them and Prof. John Fleming’s Principles of Lindquist handles media relations in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he not to put them down. Public Relations class got a lesson and pitches stories that are interesting completed most of his education. in the reality of the field when NHC and portray a positive image of the He went to Dhaka University to get Director of Public Relations C. NHC community. Other tasks his undergraduate degree in Robert Lindquist spoke about his include institutional advertising, the economics and earned honors. Later career. development of internal and external he completed his MBA there, Lindquist graduated from newsletters, managing the specializing in finance. In 1980, he UNH in 1976 with a bachelor’s department’s budget and supervising came to the United States with an degree in history. He received his public relations assistants, student assistantship from Boston University master’s in public relations from Ball interns and work-study students. to study for a master of arts in State University in Muncie, Ind., in Lindquist believes that political economy. In the fall of 1982 1981. Fellow alumni include David honesty and integrity are key for he was awarded an assistantship Letterman, the late-night talk-show public relations practitioners but from the University of New host, Janice DeWitt, who starred in stressed writing is important as well. Hampshire to begin his doctoral the role of Janet on the 80’s “Being able to write and put ideas studies in economics. After four television sitcom Three’s Company, into words establishes your years of coursework, workshops and Jim Davis, Garfield cartoonist. credibility with the public,” he said. and comprehensive exams, he ran After college, Lindquist In his “spare time,” he is an into a dead end with his dissertation Dr. Mahboubul Hassan was the re- worked at Rockingham Park, a instructor at NHC and has taught proposal. He said, “God in his own cipient of the 1999-2000 Excel- horseracing track in Salem, N.H., Principles of Public Relations, merciful way will always show some lence in Teaching award (Photo as the assistant director of public Introduction to Communication and glimmer of hope to His slave, when by Sharon Smith). relations. He then made the trek to Public Relations Campaign Planning. the slave faces some hardship, Philadelphia to work for another Though he is head of public provided the slave has patience to horseracing facility, Liberty Bell relations, Lindquist views the college bear that hardship.” In 1986 Hassan His reaction to getting the Park, where he held the same title. president, Dr. Richard Gustafson, as with his wife, Lutfun, and son, Excellence in Teaching award is as the ultimate public relations Mahmoudul, moved to Manchester, follows: “I have been a finalist for representative of NHC. He and he joined the economics this award eight or nine times. For complimented the president as being department of NHC. A decade later nearly a decade, during the award Fellow alumni “a terrific public speaker, quick on Nova Southeastern University gave ceremony I always thought of myself his feet and in a good-standing him a second chance to fulfill his like Erica Kane of the daytime soap include David relationship with the state, dream to get a doctorate degree, All My Children, but at the same government and the community.” and this year he completed his time I know that an award is just a Letterman...and When asked if he liked his doctorate in business administration. recognition of an effort by our peers. job, Lindquist replied, “yes.” He In Bangladesh, Hassan also I firmly believe that our objective in Jim Davis, said, “There are no typical days. worked for the United Nations life should be to do our best with The to-do list I usually have prepared Development Program as a honesty and integrity in whatever we Garfield for the day sometimes never gets Program Officer. After the death of do and not to worry who ends up touched due to new situations that his father he realized that he should on top, because we are all trying to cartoonist. arise during the course of a work fulfill his father’s dream, so he joined do our best, and somebody has to day.” his alma mater Dhaka University as end up on the top. However, as I Lindquist has a sense of a lecturer. Even today, he feels bad indicated to you earlier, God advises humor. When questioned about the that he joined the teaching profession us to be patient, and this year I came In January 1988 Lindquist possibility of changing the school’s only after his father’s death. out on top, and this is the first time began at NHC, where he was the Penman logo, he attempted to draw When asked about in my life that I came out on top in associate director of public relations a quick sketch on the board that teaching, Hassan said, “The hardest something, and I can tell you it is a before moving to the job he currently provoked a giggle from the class. part of teaching is to make a good feeling when you are holds. His reaction, laughing: “Drawing is complex and abstract concept recognized by your peers.” Responsible for the entire not a course requirement in public simple enough that an average Hassan’s message to the operation of college public relations relations.” student can grasp it.” He said he students and alumni of NHC is the had three brilliant teachers in his life; following: “Here at NHC the faculty two are in Bangladesh, Dr. Abdur and staff are just playing their roles

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issue 3- Nov 15.p65 6 11/13/00, 9:33 PM The Observer November 15, 2000 Seniors surveyed for their say the passing of the deadline to petition By Mark Williams to graduate and announced the 100- day formal—celebrating the Most seniors are beginning countdown to graduation—on to count down the days to the Friday, Feb. 2, at the Wayfarer Inn, culmination of their four years at before encouraging everyone to NHC, but how many are aware that have a good time. the week before graduation is Last year the Senior Week dedicated to the graduating class of committee planned all the events and 2001? there was a lot of grumbling The Senior Week according to Smardon, who was a committee, co-chaired by Kari junior at the time, that the McLeod and Karry Smardon, entertainment and events weren’t hosted a “meet the seniors” night on much fun. This year, in an attempt Thursday, Nov. 2, in the Last to get the students involved in the Chapter Pub to survey seniors in the planning, the results of the survey will hopes of getting some ideas to make be used to get an idea of what Senior Week seven unforgettable functions would be most enjoyed. days. A tentative schedule After presenting ID’s at the includes attending a sporting event door, receiving a green or pink on Sunday, May 6, a pub event with wristband (over and under 21, free food and a comedian on respectively) and having their name Tuesday, May 8, an overnight event checked off the master list of NHC from Wednesday, May 9, to seniors, the students were treated to Thursday, May 10 (choices include free popcorn, massive aluminum but are not limited to all-night trays of Chinese food and “the drink activities at the Steele Hill Resort, a of the night,” according to senior cruise to Nova Scotia on the Scotia Melissa Hartford, pink lemonade. Prince, a Harbor Night cruise in A student DJ took requests for Boston Harbor or white water everything from Michael Jackson’s rafting in Maine). “Man in the Mirror” to Korn’s The committee also has “Freak on a Leash” before Smardon open meetings on Wednesdays at took the microphone to thank 3:30 p.m. in front of the pub for everyone for coming and ask them seniors to give organizers their input to complete a survey of ideas for on the preparation of this last hurrah Senior Week. She also mentioned for soon-to-be NHC alumni.

THE MAJORITY OF NHC STUDENTS ARE TOBACCO-FREE! The Great American Smokeout to take place November 16 Compiled by the NHC Smokeout Committee

Smokers around the country have the opportunity to change their smoking status on November 16 as part of the American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout. The event is intended to educate the community on smoking trends, to draw attention to issues related to smoking and to encourage smokers to take a 24-hour pledge to stop smoking and possibly begin their way to a smoke-free life with the support and help of many people.

WHY ARE NHC STUDENTS CONCERNED AND INVOLVED IN TOBACCO PREVENTION EFFORTS? § A group of interested students have worked to understand the trends of our own campus and have discovered through data that the majority of NHC students (3 out of 5) are tobacco-free, that 1 out of 5 are occasional tobacco users, and only 1 out of 5 are daily users. § The percentage of NHC students not using tobacco has increased over the past four years and the percentage of daily users has gone down. § College-age students are the target of tobacco industry ads since the industry can’t advertise to children and teens. § Many smokers don’t know it but they spend an estimated $1,000 or more per year on cigarette products (that’s a lot of textbooks). § Every day over 3,000 adolescents smoke their first cigarette. § New Hampshire is ranked third in the nation for teen female smoking. § 30% of all cancers occur because of tobacco-related diseases. § Tobacco is the most common factor in lung, throat and mouth cancers. § Tobacco is the leading cause of all preventable deaths in the United States.

What can you do? Whether you are a smoker or not, we need your support for the Great American Smokeout on November 16! Stop by our table in the student center and pick up information, educate yourself on smoking trends at NHC and nationwide, and help someone take the pledge and COMMIT TO QUIT. Make November 16 a day to remember!

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issue 3- Nov 15.p65 7 11/13/00, 9:33 PM November 15, 2000 The Observer Campus e-classifieds add Volunteer Opportunities clarity Nov.18 - Food Basket Tribune Media Service preparation at Masonic Lodge, Goffstown - evening. After receiving what at least 10 more campuses running seemed like daily e-mail messages similar sales next year. to the entire campus announcing the Her efforts and online ven- Nov. 25 - Help decorate sale of a student’s futon, DePaul tures such as the one at DePaul have Goffstown Common for University officials took an unusual encouraged construction of a Web holidays. Good family time. step and developed its own online site aimed at helping students at the marketplace. University of South Florida find bet- Dec. 2 - Musicians, set up, That’s not to say that pick- ter homes than the county dump for sales, program distribution, ing through trash bins for discarded their unwanted goods. Florida leg- but perfectly good furniture and islators chipped in $45,000 for the assist riders into hayrides, household appliances isn’t still a site, which is expected to launch in photographers, face painters. competitive sport at the start and end November. of each school year. But the “When I was a student, I Dec. 10-16 - Christmas wrap university’s Intranet site, the DePaul knew I could go to the Dumpster for American Lung Associa- Town Square, facilitates the trading and find all kinds of things I needed,” tion from noon to 8 p.m. of everything from animals to zip said Jesse White, a USF graduate drives. The site, launched six months who is now president of Resource Two- or four-hour shifts. ago, lets students, faculty and staff Management Group, a consulting post free ads under several catego- company that is coordinating the Dec. 21 - Clean up Toy ries, including “electronics,” “tuto- Web site’s development. “It wasn’t Shop for another year. rial services” and “tickets.” At the hard to find vacuum cleaners, irons same time, it helps ensure that the and ironing boards that had no busi- For more information on university’s e-mail system isn’t over- ness being there.” loaded with sales pitches or requests The University of Wiscon- these and other volunteer op- for rides home. sin at Madison’s Surplus with a Pur- portunities, contact Jean at “I think that DePaul is defi- pose program, devised about 20 (603) 668-8601 or 1-800- nitely moving in the right direction,” years ago, has struck a balance be- VOLUNTEER. said graduate student David Bohn, tween the online marketplace and who hopes the site will help him sell the cluttered barn where Heller Please help those less fortu- his 1990 Mazda Protege. stockpiles the goods she collects. So do officials at other uni- Called SWAP, the nate have HAPPY HOLI- versities who have wondered not program’s inventory is composed of DAYS! only how to unclog campus e-mail surplus items that students leave be- systems, but also how to cut trash hind and that are collected by the NHC Radio DJ Schedule pickup costs when students depart university and nearby state offices. Thursday and put castoffs into needy hands About 20,000 square feet of space 7 a.m. Vince instead of landfills. Students for holds pencils that sell for nickels each Monday 9 a.m. Christina years have honored informal tradi- and lab equipment worth thousands. 7 a.m. Vince 12:30 p.m. Ground 0 tions—such as the one at the Uni- The Internet lets customers see 11 a.m. Dusty 2 p.m. Ben P. versity of Chicago where off-cam- SWAP’s inventory and connects 2 p.m. Ben P. 3:30 p.m. Mel 5 p.m. Mark W. pus apartment dwellers use couches buyers and sellers without necessar- 3:30 p.m. Ben C 6 p.m. Dustin 6 p.m. Matt and cookware handed down by ily having to house the items pur- 10 p.m. Lee 8 p.m. Mustaffa long lines of previous tenants. But chased. 11 p.m. Lee relatively few can turn to university- “I obviously had nowhere Tuesday sponsored programs for help buy- to put the crane that came passing 8 a.m. Yannis Friday 8 a.m. Richie ing, selling, trading or donating their through here a few weeks ago,” said 9:30 a.m. Dustin & Ben C. 11 a.m. Jenn R. 9: 30 a.m. Jeremy really cool “junk.” SWAP business manager Tim Sell. 12:30 p.m. Craig 2 p.m. Ben C. Lisa Heller hopes to change “And that horse, well, I wasn’t sure 2 p.m. Steiner 5 p.m. Dusty that. She organized sales at the Uni- how I was going to feed him, either.” 3:30 p.m. Mark H. 6:30 p.m. Dave versity of Richmond in Virginia and Heller hopes the online mar- 5 p.m. Lisa 8:30 p.m. Trevor 10:30 p.m. Vince Tufts University in Boston after see- ketplaces popping up on campuses 10 p.m. Roger 11 p.m. Lee ing the great stuff—computers, fans, will reduce students’ wasteful dis- Saturday microwaves and soup mix—stu- posals. Dump & Run would be a Wednesday 7 a.m. Vince dents tossed curbside. Heller, now logical safety net just in case they 7 a.m. Vince 9 a.m. Brian a rhetoric instructor at Bates Col- don’t, she said. 8 a.m. Richie 11 a.m. Greg 2 p.m. Gaspar lege in Lewiston, Maine, hopes to “I’m really interested in see- 2 p.m. Ben P. 3:30 p.m. Summer and Mel 6:30 p.m. Dave inspire students there as well. Ear- ing any kind of resource rescue suc- 5 p.m. Dusty and Ben C. lier this year she founded Dump & ceed,” she said. “But we’re ready 6 p.m. Nick Sunday Run Inc., a nonprofit service that to back up the Internet by doing the 7 p.m. Jen F. 7 a.m. Vince collects students’ throwaways in the old-fashioned thing: getting the stuff 8 p.m. Brian 11 a.m. Brian 10 p.m. Ground 0 2 p.m. Damon spring and sells them to incoming together, getting it into a warehouse 5 p.m. Ben students in the fall. The money raised and then having a big yard sale.” 6 p.m. Richie goes to charity. Heller hopes to have 8 p.m. Greg 9 p.m. Nicole 11 p.m. Roger 1 a.m. Mustaffa

8 issue 3- Nov 15.p65 8 11/13/00, 9:33 PM The Observer November 15, 2000 Honors Program News: The radio Did somebody say boot camp? strikes back

By Ruth Ann Pistorino By Dustin Salzberger and Amanda King Summer vacation. Is it all fun and games? Lauren Sharron, a 19-year-old sophomore and member of the NHC Honors Program, would have to say no. She made a life-altering decision this past summer to join the It’s November and students U.S. Army National Guard. are back into the swing of things and so is RadioNHC. After an initial Why did Sharron, already a year into college, decide to join the Army National Guard? “It was something string of setbacks and rumors we different to do,” she said. The fitness level that is achieved and the discipline that is learned while in Army were shutting down, the radio has Basic Training is unlike anything, anywhere. had an amazing past month and no problems with our broadcast. On April 25, 2000, the night before her induction ceremony, Sharron was picked up at her house by an army It’s an amazing twist of fate representative and taken to a hotel to spend the night with the rest of the soon-to-be inductees. She received that the reception came through. a 4:30 a.m. wake up call for her full-body physical examination, which included five shots in a mere 15 After the first few weeks of school minutes. By 10:30 a.m. on April 26, she had passed her physical and was sworn in as a new member of the U.S. Army National Guard. the reception was sporadic and proved to be frustrating for the staff. Sharron chose to do the “split-option” plan, which meant that her mandatory Basic Training and her Advance “Morale was beginning to drop Individual Training (AIT) would be split between two summers. On May 24, she started Basic Training at there for a bit” said Ben Peirce, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Sharron explained that the initial tasks came down to four: eating, sleeping, General Manager of Radio NHC. formation, and the infamous kitchen duty. The usual duration of this introduction is between one and two “But this couldn’t have come at a weeks; Sharron and her barrack were kept for the full two weeks because of Memorial Day weekend. She better time; it really has re-energized stated that the phone privileges during this time were irregular and kitchen duty was all too often. the staff and our listener base.”

The following nine weeks were divided into three phases: the red phase, the white phase and the blue phase. Sharron explained that red was the “break-you-down phase.” During this time, privates were made to feel “...it really has like dirt, constantly being yelled at and pushed to their limits. She made it clear that “Drill Sergeants were constantly in your face.” Physical training (PT), muscle work and cardiovascular exercising took place for re-energized the most of the day, every day. Classes and briefs were also part of the red phase, where Sharron learned everything from the Unified Code of Military Justice to personal hygiene. These long, in-depth briefs took place in one classroom with over 250 people. The red phase was strict, challenging and meant to mold staff and our privates for the two phases that lay ahead.

The white phase, which was less strict, incorporated less PT and permitted 15-minute phone calls every listener base.” Sunday. Sharron admitted, however, there are ways around the allotted 15-minute calls. The white phase tested Sharron on her work with a M16A2 Rifle, used in the training for Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM), Radio NHC has many plans which lasted from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day. The torturous gas chamber was also in for the upcoming months, now that this phase, where CS gas, otherwise known as tear gas, was released into a room full of privates. Sharron the rest of the bugs have been said this was her worst experience while at boot camp. She explained that most privates experienced pretty worked out. We have a new and harsh side effects when exposed to the CS gas, such as skin and eye burning, uncontrollable nostril excretion, much improved website located at vomiting and loose bowels. When the privates made it to the end of this phase and passed the Marksmanship www.radionhc.com created by our Test, they were placed in the category of Marksman, Sharp Shooter or Expert. Sharron, ranked as a new webmaster Rico Ratcliff, who Marksman, was ready to enter the final phase of glory. has brought an excellent idea and vision to our site. The sales team, The blue phase was described by Sharron as “not very strict at all.” Privates could walk around without Drill led by Jen Forrester, has been Sergeants, so long as they were with a buddy. This phase incorporated PT every day, and weapons such as actively seeking out sponsors and grenades and machineguns were in use. To pass grenade qualifications Sharron had to successfully throw two selling advertising space to live grenades. This event was her favorite because she enjoyed holding that much power in one hand. businesses in the greater Toward the end of this phase a required three days were spent in the field, constantly marching and doing Manchester area. intense PT. It was during this time that Sharron was placed in what was called “truck detail,” which meant she was placed in the gas chamber twelve times in one day. Dustin Salzberger and the Promotions Staff attended Greek Then came the final event, a 19-kilometer up-hill march back to the base, in full battle gear, which consists of Games covering ragball and ultimate 35-lbs of equipment, a backpack and eight weapons. Sharron said that the march seemed endless and the frisbee. Also, Salzberger was lucky heat was nauseating, but the ultimate fulfillment was priceless. enough to catch comedian Steven Lynch at the station for an interview. August 10, 2000. The worst was over and family-day had finally arrived. Approximately 250 privates and The Promotions team will be their family members scurried around one gym anxiously trying to find each other. “I never cried so hard in attending all sorts of events on my life,” said Sharron, “Even my dad was crying and if you know my dad, that NEVER happens!” campus, handing out prizes and other surprises to those in Then it was time for graduation, the last step in officially completing basic training. Graduating as a Private attendance. First Class (PFC), Sharron will be heading off to Shepherds Air Base in Texas next summer to fulfill her AIT So that you can catch your requirements, the second half of her split-option plan. Ultimately, her job title in the Army National Guard will favorite DJ on air, take a look at the be Military Occupational Specialist, otherwise known as Dental Assistant. schedule on the website. If you are interested in doing a show of your Sharron stressed that joining the Army National Guard was one of the greatest decisions of her life thus far. own, look at some of the open spots The learning experience and knowledge she walked away with will stay with her for the rest of her life. The and give the station a call at discipline and physical endurance that were gained were immeasurable. “If I had the decision to make again, extension 4695, or stop by the I wouldn’t change a thing,” said Sharron. In fact, she encourages everyone to seriously think about the office. We’re located in Stark Hall, personal accomplishments gained when becoming a member of the U.S. Army National Guard. across from the Yearbook office, in rooms 1 and 1a.

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issue 3- Nov 15.p65 9 11/13/00, 9:33 PM November 15, 2000 The Observer VOICES AND FACES What is your favorite class this semester and why?

By Sharon Smith and Andrea Hill

Semih Beker Kemal Zeytinoglu Holly Devenow Alumnus Senior Junior Business Admin. Major Business Admin. Major Accounting Major “Lunch. I love food.” “Intro to Business, just because.”

Shannon Argraves Freshman Hospitality Management Major “Intro to Hospitality with Prof. Ravi Pandit. He makes hospitality exciting!”

Larry Linden Cheryl McNall Richard Selig GSB Junior Freshman MBA Business Admin. Major Communication Major “Research Methods. It’s “Environmental Issues. “My favorite class is writing with fun, and the teacher is Prof. Degnan has a weird Prof. Lord mainly because he makes it fun great.” sense of humor and makes it and doesn’t always do the same old boring interesting to learn about our things.” environment and its future.” 10

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Rajneesh Sadanand Chris Lin GSB GSB MS-CIS MBA “CIS 510. Apart from the course work, we get some “MBA 670 is very challenging to me. I’ve learned a lot excellent real-life work examples which will benefit us from the professor.” during our internship.”

Richard Walker Xolani Moshuge Robby Vanrykel Senior Junior Junior Business Admin. Major Business Admin. Major Business Admin. Major “International Business. I “Environmental Issues. “Marketing. I like the have an ‘A’ at the mo- Prof. Dolbow is my teacher.” ment.” boy.”

Jenelle Taillon Sophomore Psychology Major Chris Fish Mike O’Meara “Psychology of Individual Adjustment. Senior Senior It’s very insightful and personal.” Travel/Tourism Major Business Admin. Major “Business Finance “FEX with Heather Downs because Hassan is the because she’s cool or Wine man!” Tasting, self explanatory.”

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issue 3- Nov 15.p65 11 11/13/00, 9:36 PM Black November 15, 2000 The Observer ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

audience bore witness to some of Dilemma Millay’s greatest accomplishments, Actress performs tribute among these an honorary degree passes from New York University and the to Millay first Pulitzer Prize for poetry ceiling and in a loud, clear voice awarded to any woman. through commands the attention of the Contributor to human’s By Geoff Morgan audience. rights, benefactor of society and poet By Katelyn Duggan “Stranger, pause and look,” extraordinaire, this was the picture Upon a wooden table rest she begins dramatically, reciting a that McCullough painted of Millay. On Friday, Nov. 3, students a bottle of wine and a gold-plated familiar line from “The Poet and His By the time she concluded her poured into the doors of the Last goblet, its rim sparkling with the Book” from renowned sonneteer drama with Millay’s death in 1950, Chapter Pub as the band Cosmic reflected light from above. Scattered Edna St. Vincent Millay’s Second it was clear that the audience felt Dilemma was warming up for their over the remaining surface of the April. much the same way. McCullough performance. Talk of the event had tabletop is a disheveled stack of No audience member made it possible to believe that the spread through school and the pub writing paper. A single chair sits in needed to be told twice as the New ghost of one of the most prominent was filled by the time the first notes the center, a shawl draped over its York actress launched into her figures in American literature had strung from the guitars. Cosmic back. Off to one corner, a coat-rack compelling one-person show, a come to visit for an hour in the AV Dilemma put on a great show with a stands alone and forgotten while the unique blend of enactment and studio, sharing with a handful of Phish- and Grateful Dead-type real centerpiece of the show glides documentation of the fascinating life fascinated individuals the details of sound and a relaxed, mellow smoothly onto the scene. Dolores of the great American poet. Those Millay’s remarkable life’s journey. attitude. McCullough raises her arms to the fortunate enough to attend this latest McCullough, an English The crowd was loving the Spectrum Series event, coordinated language and literature teacher in performance and getting into the jointly by Spectrum and the NHC New York, has been performing this music as the sounds just kept Drama Club, were in for another drama for over twenty years, ever flowing. The band played roughly memorable performance. since she received the blessings of ten of their songs and were jammin’ The drama unfolded with Millay’s sister. In the future, as the from 9:30 p.m. to around midnight, McCullough’s portrayal of Millay show continues to thrive, the actress with the crowd always wanting during the poet’s years at Vassar plans to incorporate supporting more. College in New York. With much of characters into her performance. “The pub was rocking. It the same raw energy and charisma The night of Oct. 27 was a good time had by all,” said that the poet must have possessed concluded the Spectrum Series of sophomore, and Phi Delta Theta in life, McCullough led the audience events for the semester, but the brother, Jeremy Steiner. on a journey through the personal program will resume its operations Dolores McCullough presented a The pub was filled with a events that fueled much of Millay’s Feb. 9, 2001, at 8 p.m. in the AV one-person show on the the general good and happy distinguished career. Through the studio with singer Lisa Neubauer and American poet, Edna St. Vincent atmosphere, which set everyone at actress’ monologue and recitation of her musical associates. Millay (Photo by Geoff Morgan). ease as students got up and began a collection of the poet’s works, the dancing in front of the band. People were standing in doorways, at the bar, or hanging out on the couches. Everyone was into the band and the band was into their performance and the crowd. The band consists of Will A CD you shouldn’t go without Bradford, Tim Haney, Dan Ingenthron, Dan Desmond and By Steve Fredrickson Dave Champagne. Based out of Boston, these guys have been playing The Oct. 31 release of All room for The Edge’s driving guitar Earth,” Bono’s lyrics cross the line together for the past year and a half. That You Can’t Leave Behind riffs. Prior to now, U2’s work had to preachiness, sounding more like If you unfortunately missed marked the first original album from been dominated by an electronic a contrived hymn than a rock song. their performance or want to get U2 in three years and is easily their beat, not allowing him to accentuate These two tracks epitomize what some more information on the band, most satisfying effort since 1991’s the songs. turns some critics and listeners off and future shows, you can check out Achtung Baby. Following the irony- Many other tracks prove to their music. their web-site at www.cosmic- laced lyrics of Zooropa and the irresistible after just one listen. “Wild Although devoted fans will dilemma.com. They also have CD’s experiments in electronica found on Honey” is a lighthearted ballad welcome the sincerity, others surely available that you can pick up at any Pop, the Irish band has returned to reminiscent of the innocence of love will not. U2 will lose some of those Newbury Comics, Tower Records, its roots. It has now come to rely and youth. “In a Little While” can who enjoyed their brief reinvention. or on their web-site. The concert on its strengths: subtle production be characterized as a blues song, But at heart, they always hoped to was sponsored and put on by Phi and beautifully idealistic songs. using a soulful rhythm to tell its story. make a more permanent mark, and Delta Theta fraternity and CAPE. “Beautiful Day” – already a There is also “When I Look at the they’ve done that with All That You Seeing them live again is radio hit – opens the album with World,” which shoots down Can’t Leave Behind. Ultimately, it also a possibility. Get your word out impetuous optimism, as if the new sanctimony with its provocative compromises nothing and offers no there and speak up, and they may millennium has given the band a fresh lyrics. apologies, as the band has seen perform at NHC’s pub again soon. outlook on their sound. Much like Yet U2 cannot manage to more and knows more. After all the other tracks, “Elevation” being the elude claims that the band takes superficiality, the boys have found most notable, techno elements can itself too seriously. This is evident themselves again. be heard throughout. However, they on “Kite,” a syrupy and overly are relatively understated, leaving sentimental song. On “Peace on

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issue 3- Nov 15.p65 12 11/13/00, 9:37 PM The Observer November 15, 2000 leadership, said, “I had a blast.” She As for future events, Downs Restaurant Review: also commented that she was and the Travel and Recreation pleased with the “real diverse group Committee, who made this event of people and for many students this possible, are looking into attendance Cotton was their first program.” at a Boston Bruins game.

By Melissa Cowdrey regular table seating and a few booths. This restaurant is not really Sandler shares a bit about There’s a restaurant in family oriented. It’s a great place Manchester called Cotton. It’s for a date or a drink after work with ‘Little Nicky’ and career located at 75 Arms Park Dr., where your friends. This is also a smoke- Café Pavone used to be. Three of free restaurant. success us decided to try this new place out. When we got the food, it Reservations are taken but looked and tasted delicious. We not required. When we got to the tried portabella picada and roasted Tribune Media Services restaurant, we were promptly seated chicken. The picada was a big and were given the day’s specials. stuffed mushroom over noodles. Adam Sandler returns to sets that fill up the screen during al- We ordered our drinks and food, The chicken included red-skinned the big screen in Little Nicky on Fri- most every scene. “We wrote this and while waiting for our entrees we mashed potatoes and green beans. day, Nov. 10, his most special ef- movie and didn’t say let’s write an were given bread and butter. There were 11 entrees plus specials fects-laden film to date. The come- effects filled movie,” Sandler said. From first appearance, you that were priced from $12 to $20. dian plays the lead role of Nicky in “We just wrote as funny of a film as can tell that Cotton is a high-class Soups and salads offered many the film, one of the Devil’s three sons, we could for the premise.... We restaurant. The ambiance included choices and the desserts were to die whose task is to save the world from learned a lot of computer stuff. light, romantic, classical, but for. I recommend the Cotton Ball his two older brothers that want to Sometimes you’re in a shot and then sometimes slightly jazzy music. and the Crème Brule White create a Hell on Earth. they shoot a green screen later on There were small lights on the ceiling Chocolate Cheesecake. In the midst of the 90 and put them together.” and above the tables that were very The total for our dinner plus minute chaos, Nicky wrestles be- Sandler plans to continue on focused, which gave a romantic dessert was $85 with the tip. tween good and evil to the with his script writing and has even touch. Along with the romanticism This restaurant is a nice soundtrack of music by hard rock- considered some Internet-related of the restaurant, there is a theme of establishment. The service was ers Disturbed, Filter, Incubus and script writing after the release of 40’s, 50’s and 60’s movies. outstanding; our water glasses were Powerman 500. In addition, P.O.D’s Little Nicky. He’s also well known The restaurant is fairly small, never empty. I highly recommend new song “School of Hard Knocks” for his comedy albums, which he but the use of the area for seating is this restaurant for anyone looking for makes for a great backdrop to would also like to get back into allocated well to avoid feeling a romantic place to eat. Sandler’s fighting amidst the fires of sometime down the road. crowded. There is a dining area with Hell. Along for the ride are co-stars “I like cutting albums, mostly Patricia Arquette, Allen Covert, and the freedoms of an album,” he said. Rhys Ifans. “People are not on top of you telling NHC students wild for The film is by far Sandler’s you this has to sell. When making most risky, and it’s obvious that this movies, we do the funniest things we Celtics one is going to have some trouble can do at that time. When making straight out of the starting blocks. an album, it’s more like hanging out Although Sandler’s work should for a night without treating it like a By Tara Cowdrey never be taken too seriously, this film movie which has to be more of a will certainly put him in hot water story.” On Nov. 1, the Fleet Center scoreboard. NHC students went with countless religious groups due This comedian has truly in Boston was filled with screaming wild when their name showed up. to the spiritual representations in the grown since his Saturday Night Live Celtics fans. Among them were 43 Halftime entertainment was film. “We didn’t want to offend any days, and whether Little Nicky students and two staff members the Blue Man Group, three men with one with the Heaven and Hell ref- passes or fails won’t change his from NHC. blue faces wearing all black except erences,” said Sandler at the House memories of the support he received As part of the Celtics for the green Celtics symbol on their of Blues hotel in Chicago. “If some- from friends during his younger years. Opening Night Celebration 2000, shirts. For five minutes they one does get upset over it, we didn’t “When I was in college, I the fans from NHC were treated to entertained the audience with mean it.” was not really sure what I was going a balcony seat, a t-shirt, soda and a interesting stunts, concluding with a Sandler is virtually fearless to do,” he said. “The best thing I did hot dog – all for $10. funny version of “Chubby Bunny.” at poking fun at others, and Little with my life was get a lot of friends This wasn’t any ordinary Also during halftime a Nicky features guest appearances on the same pages as me and we all basketball game. Along with being presentation was made in from Rodney Dangerfield, Henry encouraged each other to take the first game of the regular season recognition of the 50th Anniversary Winkler, and Ozzy Osborne, who chances. When I was doing stand for the Celtics, it was also college of African American NBA players. are amongst the cameo list of ac- ups, I’d try to do something funny. I night. Students from other On Oct. 31, 1959, the first African tors that provide some laughs. just stuck with it and my buddies institutions, such as Stonehill College, American player in the NBA, Chuck However, the humor is sometimes would come to my show and we all Mount Ida College, UMass Cooper, took the court for the missed in the film due to all of the just got started by doing it together.” Dartmouth, Daniel Webster College Celtics. constant movement and elaborate and the University of New The NHC fans witnessed Hampshire, were also in attendance. the Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons The night started with the 103-83. Antoine Walker was the national anthem sung by Ruth Pointer MVP of the game with 33 points. of the Pointer Sisters. Then Paul And the home crowd was pleased Pierce of the Celtics said a few with Pierce’s 28 points on the night. words. The 6’6” forward said, Sophomore Nicole Lessard “Thanks to all of you for your said, “I really had a great time…It support…I’m doing well.” Pierce was incredible how Paul Pierce got is the recent victim of a stabbing. 28 points when we weren’t even After the end of the first sure if he was going to play.” quarter, the names of the colleges Heather Downs, assistant http://www.nhc.edu/radionhc represented were flashed on the director of student organizations and

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issue 3- Nov 15.p65 13 11/13/00, 9:37 PM November 15, 2000 The Observer Horoscopes Tribune Media Services

Aries (March 21-April 19) — You’re smart, and you’re learning quickly, too. Keeping a secret is difficult. Don’t let on how much you know, for a while. You don’t want to get an innocent bystander into trouble. Discretion, now, is the better part of valor.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — A partner’s wishes are your command. Unfortunately, your money’s involved. Are you paying for the date? You probably can afford it, so don’t complain. Be the big spender and make a loved one feel special.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) — You might be tapped for an overtime assignment. You’re the best person for the job, but you don’t think so. Is that because you’re trying to leave town early, to visit a friend? Show you’re the best choice by being super-efficient.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Your head’s full of dreams of the perfect home, but your roommate’s on a different wavelength. Convincing this person that you’re right is worth the trouble. That’s especially true if you’re talking about renovation or a move.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — A partnership could lead to a team effort, and the other way around. If you’re looking for true love, join a group that shares your interests. Your house is a good place for a meeting, and tonight’s a good night.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Success can be yours if you push. You’re sometimes shy about saying what you want; you don’t let people know how smart you are, either. Well, cut it out. Be bold, and you could get the promotion or job you richly deserve.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Have you been daydreaming about far horizons, but does a lack of funds have you stopped? Don’t give up on the goal. Try something you’ve never done before. Other people have, so how hard can it be? Start by talking with somebody who knows.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Follow the money trail, and you’ll find out who’s got it stashed away and who’s all talk. Don’t tell them how much you’ve got; that’s none of their business. The more you know about their business, though, the better off you’ll be.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You’ve got something stashed away that could be useful. It could be the clue you need to put the puzzle together. A friend can get you headed in the right direction. A partner can help you figure out what to do next.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — If you think there’s a mistake, check with an older friend or your supervisor. Don’t repeat the same error over and over again. Trust a hunch and find out if the instructions you’ve been given are right. Don’t follow blindly; watch where you’re going.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — An initial setback might slow you down, but don’t give up. You often come up with your best ideas when you’re under stress. Go over your notes again. You might have missed something.

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issue 3- Nov 15.p65 14 11/13/00, 9:37 PM The Observer November 15, 2000 CREATIVITY PAGE The Demon Song “Maybe you should see the of it, apparently, and tried another By Geoff Morgan medic or something,” Lynn approach. cautioned. “Just in case, you “I was aware of your Chapter 1 Continued… simultaneously, concern for their know?” reputation even before you came comrade etched upon their faces. “I’ll send you the bill if here,” Heraad began anew. “I heard They called her “Violet,” Amidst all of the attention, under all there’s something wrong with it,” he about your championship victories and sometimes even “thin Lynn.” of their stares, Lynn smiled with said, smiling good-naturedly. He abroad, and I’ve talked with the They called her a lot of things, satisfaction. She sat straddling waited until she had turned away to coaches at Freeport Academy though most of them were harmless Kendel’s lower back, one hand still allow himself to wince in response about your accomplishments on their and branded with affection. “Violet” gripping the young officer’s wrist and to the pain. team. I expected to see you in came from the exotic color of her the other held firmly against his arm Lynn ignored the many movies and television almond-shaped eyes. “Thin Lynn,” above the elbow, locking the limb in bewildered stares that the Sentinels documentaries,” he said, shaking his she supposed, was a nickname just place. Kendel’s fingers twitched threw her way, intent upon the distant head, “but I never thought that I’d as deceptive as her physical weakly, and his mouth was set in a locker room doors. She ducked in see the day when you walked appearance. A confident grin broke grimace of pain. He tried to rise, between the thick, colored ropes through Quasar’s doors.” through her outer layer of calm as but a slight twist to his already and hopped out of the ring, then Listening carefully to her she faced the fighter standing before strained arm was all that was needed made her way steadily to the doors. trainer’s every word, Lynn pulled on her. to convince him to stay put. Fellow trainees, young men and her jacket and took a seat on the Muscles rippled underneath “I can break it, Kendel,” the women that she had come to know bench just before her locker. She her gym suit as she danced about young woman threatened pleasantly, over the course of the past year, rose wondered what it was that Heraad on her toes, constantly keeping even her smile undiminished. to shake her hand and pat her on was going to tell her, for she had with her opponent’s circular motion. “You mean you haven’t the back. They whooped and never known him to be a man of Kendel Sampson smiled as well, for done so already?” the Sentinel cheered and clapped their hands, many unimportant words. he was the best of his graduating hissed through clenched teeth. and Lynn nodded graciously. The “The moment you walked in class. “I don’t think so,” Lynn trainer stood leaning against the wall, here, Lynn, I knew you for something “Any day, now,” Lynn answered honestly, though in truth watching her go with almost fatherly special. I knew that you were purred, her smile wide and her eyes she had applied a bit more force pride. different from the others in ways that flashing challengingly. than was necessary. The faintest hint of a smug no one but me seemed to realize.” She watched carefully as Suddenly a hand touched smile was all that she offered the Lynn wondered where this Kendel shifted his weight more lightly upon her shoulder, and she older Sentinels as she strode casually conversation was going. All she completely to his supporting leg, the looked up to see the referee’s stern through their midst, not once looking wanted to do was go home, shower, sudden rippling of the muscles just face. back over her shoulder to meet the and then take a nice long nap. above his knee telegraphing his “That will be quite enough, gazes that followed her every “It’s true that I initially tried intentions as clear as daylight. Ms. Johnson,” the older man stated retreating step. Then the doors to convince you to forget about your “Are you really so eager to firmly, nodding towards the were closing behind her, and she past experiences with the fighting be beaten?” Kendel teased. helplessly pinned officer. “This fight was at last granted her solitude. arts. That I tried to convince you to “I’m only eager for this fight is over.” Her sigh was one of relief fight just like any other Sentinel to begin,” she answered. Lynn nodded her head in as she walked slowly towards the would. From the very beginning “Then I suppose I must agreement, and she released her locker cabinet set far off in the left- your training was a kind of a test, a oblige.” hold on Kendel’s injured arm. The hand corner of the room. There she test of our wills and your Kendel had graduated first young woman stood beside the changed hurriedly into her regular determination. In the end, you were in his class the year before, and was referee as the Sentinel jerked up into clothes, and was just tying her the victor. During your year here the pride of Quasar Academy. He a sitting position, clutching his sneakers when a familiar voice spoke you have never lost once. Not in had earned his reputation as a fast wounded limb against his muscular up from the front of the room. fighting, training, or in the studies of and efficient fighter, and his fellow chest. The look that he shot her was “You defeated Kendel the laws and sciences of our Sentinel officers regarded him with venomous, but Lynn offered him a Sampson in just over fifteen organization. In the end, I couldn’t the highest respect. The man’s hand anyway. seconds,” Heraad Sharpe, Lynn’s even convince myself that your abilities were no different this day, Kendel stared at her personal trainer, said proudly. “No particular fighting method-” for his charge was so sudden and seemingly delicate hand, studying it one has ever beaten him before, and “Char’lan Shuraka,” Lynn so quick that most of the spectators as if it were the head of some you go and do it in fifteen seconds.” interrupted. seated around the ring weren’t even poisonous snake. Reluctantly, he did Lynn looked up into his “Whatever,” Heraad said, aware he had moved at all. Kendel’s take that hand and was surprised by warm, gray eyes as she finished up forestalling her with his raised hand, grin was one of triumph as his leading the strength of her grip. With her with the last knot, brushing away a the phrase having no meaning for fist sailed towards Lynn’s pretty face. help, he pushed himself to his feet. strand of glossy black hair from her him. “The point is that you were But the smile abruptly vanished when Standing, Kendel loomed eye as it fell annoyingly into her face. right, and that I was wrong. Sharlin he realized that she was moving, too. head and shoulders above Lynn’s Praise was the last thing she had Shurucka, or whatever you call it, Obvious surprise replaced slender, 5’6” frame, and he expected to hear from the man who as unorthodox as it might be, is the look of victory on his face as he outweighed her by at least ninety had spent so much energy in the past undeniably more effective than what felt his leading foot being swept out pounds. Yet all that mattered very by condemning her particular fighting we teach here at the academy.” from underneath him; he hadn’t even little to him at that moment, for next style in the ring. Apparently he Lynn smiled appreciatively, noticed Lynn’s arm wrapping around to Lynn he felt not quite so large. noticed the look of shock in her face, knowing how hard it was for the his wrist. Then he was flying forward He eyed her curiously as the referee for he immediately backed off a step proud man to say as much. She head-over-heels as Lynn twisted his announced her victory, thinking and cleared his throat loudly. wondered how long it had taken him arm behind him. perhaps that her reputation as a “I know I’ve been pretty to muster that much courage. Numerous onlookers, most fighter was better deserved than his much at your throat since you came Heraad stared at her with those of them trainees like Lynn, groaned own. here,” he started to say. He opened unblinking gray eyes of his, a wide in sympathy for the Sentinel as he “How’s your arm, Kendel?” and closed his mouth as if trying to smile slowly finding its way into his slammed face-first into the mat. “Strained. Nothing too capture exactly what it was that he normally stony expression. Officers of all ages came to their feet serious, I think.” wanted to say, but then thought better (continued on page 16)

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issue 3- Nov 15.p65 15 11/13/00, 9:37 PM The Observer November 15, 2000 OPINION Editors’ Note: Students’ opinions are accepted to be published on the opinion page, yet they do not necessarily reflect the views NHC equals SNHU: The of the editorial staff. If anyone would like to write about his/ her religious beliefs, that will also be accepted for publication on this page. chance to shine brighter

By Kelly Muller

A new school year has foreign language, students will Good News gotten underway, and for most enhance their career opportunities people that means returning to when they graduate. By Mark Williams familiar friends, classrooms and With courses being added, teachers. A majority of those where will all the classes be held? In the closest presidential election since John F. Kennedy beat Rich- enrolled at New Hampshire College Space is limited in the academic ard M. Nixon in the 1960 race to the White House, George W. Bush are returning students, and getting buildings that exist. The answer is and Al Gore have taken the democratic process to an unprecedented back into the swing of things means simple…new academic buildings level. returning to a place where everyone are planned and construction will knows your name. But for some begin soon. The country expected a close contest, but one week after the Ameri- NHC is unexplored territory. We are the last students can people cast their votes, the results are still “too close to call.” As Whether you are a freshman or a who will attend NHC. It is time to in any competition, emotions ran high and the resulting projections as transfer student, as I am, you have close one book and open another. the networks scrambled for ratings deep into the night were shaky, at tons to learn. So what is the one The book that is being best, particularly those concerning the diverse population of our south- thing that all students, new or old, opened means more opportunities ern-most state, Florida. At 2:25 a.m., Nov. 8, Bush was declared the have in common? We are for the school and for its students. winner by all of the stations carrying the returns. As most Americans embarking together on the road from Universities have an edge over headed for their beds, Gore supporters waited despondently at the college to university status. The era colleges in many areas. They usually Democratic headquarters in Tennessee for the vice president to make of the name change is upon us. offer more competitive sports teams. his concession speech. Last year, I attended a They generally offer more classes in university and witnessed first hand different course material. Last, Now amid the clamor over unfair ballots, absentee voters and the the opportunities a university offers. graduating from a university gives customary post-campaign bashing of the Electoral College, the future When I heard that NHC was you an edge when you step into the of our country’s leadership rests in the hands of 5.8 million Florida changing to university status, real world. citizens. excitement rushed through me. Before you get upset over Some people may not understand the name change, remember the On Nov. 7 less than 100 million Americans voted for the next presi- what the change means for NHC. positive points that a university will dent of the United States. Regardless of the outcome, this election Of course, the school will be called bring. Now the transition seems to acclaims the top five states in the nation for a voter turnout of close to Southern New Hampshire be a nuisance because of the 70%. While this is a marginal improvement over past years, it makes University. The university will be construction and talk of higher tuition one wonder what the five states with the lowest voter participation organized into three schools: The (again). But this change is a benefit registered. 50%? 30%? Less? This year, more than ever before, School of Business, The School of for the rest of your life. This is your your vote had an impact. If you went to the polls last Tuesday, whether Liberal Arts and The School of future in the palms of the school’s the candidate you supported wins or not, your duty was dispatched Hospitality. Each school is hands. I believe NHC is doing this and your voice was heard. If you didn’t vote, don’t let your opportu- developing new courses, including for you. nity to make a difference pass you by again! Make it a point to par- foreign language classes. With a ticipate in the next possible election on any level.

Don’t forget, the presidential race is only once every four years; local officials are elected every year in your town, county and state and The Demon Song have just as much, if not more, impact on your life as the next presi- dent. Voting for a moral America is a necessary step to the rejuvena- (continued from page 15) tion of our great Republic. We must make the politicians know that we will not tolerate anything less than a return to the godliness that “I just wanted to say that Board, and the executives have brought us this far. I’m extremely proud of you, Lynn, decided that your training with me is and that I’ve enjoyed being your at its end.” Last Tuesday, I did not vote for a candidate or a party. I voted for trainer more than you will ever “What?” democracy, my belief system and the will of my Heavenly Father. know.” “Congratulations, Lynn. “You talk as if you’re not Your basic training is at its end, and going to see me again,” Lynn said. the time for your apprenticeship is “We still have another year together, now at hand.” you and I.” “And after that?” THE OBSERVER STAFF “No,” Heraad said, shaking “After that, you will become his head from side to side. Lynn a Sentinel.” looked at him more closely, and she MEETINGS ARE HELD ON realized that his smile was suddenly sad. Editors’ Note: The Demon Song HURSDAYS AT P M IN THE “You’re moving on now, will be serialized in each issue T 1 . . Lynn. I’ve talked it over with the throughout the academic year. SGA CONFERENCE ROOM. ALL ARE WELCOME 16

issue 3- Nov 15.p65 16 11/13/00, 9:37 PM November 15, 2000 The Observer What’s up with Washington?

By Richard Victorino

Election 2000 has come and in order to win. Electors almost al- gone, yet its presence is still felt. No, ways choose the party that their state SUBMIT AN it’s not because we are in awe of has chosen. In fact, 24 states have who our 43rd president is, but the laws saying the electors must sup- fact that we don’t know who it is. port the candidate their state voted For many students on this for. Florida is one of them. Their campus, this was the first opportu- 25 votes would put either candidate OPINION ARTICLE nity to participate in a presidential past the 270 mark, making him the election. Some may have chosen to next president. You can see why vote, to exercise their right. Others Florida is so important. may have chosen not to vote, in part The question still remains, because there’s the notion that our however, why isn’t the popular vote one vote doesn’t count. But what responsible for electing the presi- TO THE better election than this one to show dent. Our founding fathers created our generation that your vote does the Electoral College so that smaller count? states have more of a say in who The tight race between Al would be president. Gore and George W. Bush has be- So what the writers of our OBSERVER AND come a suspense drama fit for tele- constitution created for the sake of vision: two men fighting for the right fairness has come to this: The vice to be called the leader of our coun- president telling Bush not “to get try. And to add to the drama, the snippy about this” when retracting responsibility for choosing the next his concession, a minute-by-minute IT COULD BE president lies in the state of Florida watch of a presidential election. and its 25 electoral votes. Now we must wait for the At first Gore was believed recounts of counties and absentee to have won the state, giving him an ballots in order to make sense of this edge over the governor of Texas. madness. It has come to a mere PRINTED HERE! Then it was announced at around thousand votes, a little more than the 2:20 a.m. that Bush won the 25 size of the student body. The right votes, making him the president- to vote has been shadowed by the elect. However, the seesaw battle question, “How could my vote for the Sunshine State continues count?” Yet this election has shown days after the election, with America how important it is to voice our opin- unsure of who will succeed Bill ions. Perhaps this election will raise Clinton in the White House. questions about the effectiveness of But why is Florida so im- the Electoral College. Maybe young portant in this election? How is it voters will become motivated to get that Gore hasn’t been elected presi- involved in the election process. No dent since he leads in the total popu- matter what, Election 2000 will be lar votes? The answer lies in the talked about for a long time. And concept of the Electoral College. years from now, when we’re asked $60.00 Each state has Republican electors if we remember the election, some student visa $118.00 and Democratic electors, which is of us will be able to say yes, I had who we actually vote for on the first an impact on who would become new backpack $6.99 Tuesday of November. The chosen the 43rd president. disposable camera electors then meet in their state capi- Information from AP and $11.50 tals to vote for a president and vice the Boston Globe was used in this money belt president. A majority of the vote, article. or that magic number 270, is needed Study abroad for a semester: Priceless For the priceless, life changing experience of studying abroad there’s CIS, THE OBSERVER the Center for International Studies. (For everything else there’s... your parents). RTICLE EADLINES Contact us now if you’re interested in studying A D in any of the following countries:

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By Nick Coates By Heiko Hesse Five new members of New one of the top Division II programs “Most people don’t have a gained other certifications, such as Hampshire College’s Athletic Hall of in the 90’s. He remains one of only good, healthy lifestyle,” says Vincent Emergency Medical Technician Fame now reside in the shrine after four players in program history to Zuccala, 39, head athletic trainer and (EMT) and licenses in strength they were honored on Oct. 22 total over 1,000 points, 700 fitness director at New Hampshire training and conditioning. during the college’s Alumni rebounds and 200 steals. He was College. In order to improve present Now he is also responsible Weekend gala. This year’s also named MVP of the NCAA lifestyles, he aims to write a book for the construction of the weight inductees now bring the total to 44 New England Regional in 1993 and about this topic. So far he has room, which is going to open at the individuals. played in 123 of 127 games in his written about 80 pages of notes new gym mid December. His tasks Those being marked for career. about how to eat, values, family, then will switch from personally distinction were (followed by Totty was one of the best almost every element that applies to treating athletes to more “overseeing graduation year): Sue Cashman ’94, all-around players in the storied healthy living. What currently things,” developing and implementing Julie Ciarcia ’91, Will Flowers ’93, history of the men’s soccer program. distracts him from fulfilling this fitness programs as well as Totty O. Totty ’93 and John Wood During his career he played both personal goal is his job and other consulting to varsity athletes and ’88. defense and midfield and earned All- interests. To quote him, “For about students. According to him, the Cashman is known for her American honors at both positions. two years I’ve been talking about “impact on someone’s health” is an contributions on the soccer field. A And as a freshman in 1989 he led writing this book, but I don’t know important factor in his job. four-year member of the team, she NHC to its only national when it’s going to be finished.” Among the athletic body he ranks eighth in both career goals and championship. He is also the only Zuccala’s day usually starts is highly respected for his career points. She was also named player in program history to garner at 5:30 a.m. when he takes his dog competence. One colleague even a second team All-American as a NECC Rookie of the Year honors. for a walk. At 6 he begins working called him a “Renaissance man” due senior. Woods was heralded for his with clients as a personal trainer. to his various interests and his Ciarcia was noted for her distinguished career in the hockey Afterwards, he continues with his education level. “I kinda like this efforts on the basketball court. Right rink. He totaled 50 points in each own fitness training, which normally expression,” says Zuccala. now, she ranks second in career of his first two seasons and lasts about 1-2 hours. Apart from his “basic” job, points fifth in career rebounds, and established the school record for he teaches college courses in fitness sixth in career steals among the most points in a season by a management and health, shows a program’s all-time leaders. She also freshman with 53. In just 88 games, passionate interest in cars, loves to currently holds five school records, after an injury his junior year, he cook, plants his own vegetables in including most rebounds in a season. notched 164 points and currently his garden and spends most of his Flowers’ stellar four-year ranks third in both career points and free time with his wife and two career in basketball is one of the big career goals (78) and fourth in children. He characterizes himself as reasons why the Penmen became career assists (86). a person who is the “Super Type A mentality” and often puts too much pressure on himself. According to him, “When in the morning I plan to Vincent Zuccala is currently writ- do four things and at the end of the ing a book about almost every el- day I’ve achieved them, I’m happy.” CLASSIFIEDS ement that applies to healthy liv- It is not surprising that not ing (Photo by Sharon Smith). much time remains for him to SPRINGBREAK 2001 complete his book. The possible title Hiring On-Campus Reps With a Bachelor in Science is “Keep It Simple.” SELL TRIPS, EARN CASH, GO FREE!!! in athletic training and corporate When asked how he sees Student Travel Services fitness from Salem State College NHC in 10 years, Zuccala replies, America’s #1 Student Tour Operator and a master’s from Eastern Illinois “It’s an exciting place to be as the Jamaica, Mexico, Bahamas, Europe, Florida University, Zuccala started working college is technologically and 1-800-648-4849 as an athletic trainer at NHC in environmentally involved in a www.gospringbreak.com 1985. In the following years he change.”

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seven of those players, Chuck Penmen Croteau, Scott Proulx, Chris Runners post personal Laperle, Tom Fielding, Shawn hockey Sleeper, Rich Miller and Kyle records Lapane, will return as seniors. This veteran core has one last chance to By Melissa Cowdrey By Ben Peirce bring a championship to NHC. The Penmen started their For the men’s and women’s Cowdrey ran her personal-best time first game on Nov. 2 with Croteau, Don’t expect to see a lot of cross country teams, Oct. 29 was of her college career with a time of Miller and senior Dan Roy at new faces on the ice this year for their last race of the season. The 24:13. Tara placed 56th while forward on the first line. Proulx and the Penmen. The New Hampshire Northeast 10 Conference Melissa placed 94th. Freshman juniors Nick Nugent and Mike College ice hockey team, which Championships were held at Katie Fitz ran a time of 27:06 and Cesere made up the second line. finished runner-up last year in the Stonehill College in North Easton, placed 105th while sophomore Senior Matt Nee centered Eastern Collegiate Athletic Mass. Nicole Lessard placed 108th with a sophomore Vin Forgione and junior Conference’s Division II playoffs, It was snowing, windy with time of 31:44. Ryan Frew. Lapane, Sleeper and starts this year with a roster rich with gusts up to 40 mph and only about Senior Shawn Gove ran a sophomore Doug Place round out experience. The Penmen lost only 30 degrees during the race. college-career best time of 30:03. the fourth line this year. two seniors to graduation last spring Overall, the women placed This is 1:37 off his previous best On defense, Fielding, and are expecting big things from this 10th out of 11 teams in difficult time. He placed 78th overall. This juniors Steve Acropolis and Brian year’s team, which includes 10 competition. They did beat Franklin is the fifth-fastest time in the four- Favreau and senior Kevin Doherty seniors and 19 returning players. Pierce College, which was their main year history of the men’s cross should be strong this year. Nick Last year the Penmen goal. The men ran, but only had four country team. Roussel, who posted a school- finished with an 11-5-1 record (15- runners so they didn’t score as a Freshman Justin record 2.98 goals against average 9-1-overall). The 1999-2000 team. Kochanowski ran a personal-best as a rookie in 1998-99, returns in season also marked the third straight Many personal records on time of 32:37 and placed 98th. goal for the Penmen after sitting out post-season appearance and a both teams were recorded. Senior Craig Martin also ran a last year due to ineligibility. Junior second consecutive trip to the Freshman Kristen Sidie came in first season-best time of 34:10 and Chris Vokes also returns in net. Division II finals. This year already for the Penwomen and placed 44th placed 107th. Freshman Sean There are some freshmen to looks promising as the Penmen won overall. She ran a season-best time Sennott ran a time of 36:09 and look out for this season. Chris their first two games, a 9-2 rout of of 21:12. This was the third-fastest placed 114th. Wingren and Dan Brown should see Fitchburg State and a 4-0 shutout time in NHC history. All of the seniors ran career- time at defense and Brian Holland against Worcester State College. Senior Tara Cowdrey best times and were happy to end should challenge for playing time in The two victories earned them a broke the 22-minute barrier for the their careers on the NHC cross goal. There is no question next year first-place finish at the Paine Webber first time in her college career. She country teams with their best efforts. will be a rebuilding year for the Classic, a tournament hosted by ran a time of 21:29. Melissa Fitchburg State. Penmen, but boasting the most In 1997-98, a team that experienced roster in the league, look featured 14 rookies finished with an for big things to happen on the ice impressive 14-9-1 record and this year as they seek the elusive Season comes to a close brought NHC to the post-season for Division II crown. the first time in eight years. This year By Nick Coates be junior midfielder Julie Gammon. Despite finishing the season Gammon led the team in assists with Women’s volleyball two games below last season’s five and finished three behind mark, the New Hampshire College Heather Klorer’s 16 points for the women’s soccer team made steps team lead. finishes season towards becoming more successful In their final two games, in the future. Klorer took the lead for good after By Nick Coates The Penwomen came into a three-goal performance at Pace the 2000 campaign after struggling University on Oct. 24. The senior John Vaughn and the New to an 8-10 record last season, while midfielder recorded her second hat Hampshire College women’s holding a 6-2 record in the NECC trick of the season in the win, which volleyball team will have to wait but, this season, in the more was NHC’s third in its last four. another year before returning to the competitive Northeast-10 The three scores gave postseason. Conference, NHC finished at 6-11 Klorer 30 goals for her career, In their first year under the overall while posting an undefeated making her only the seventh player new coach the Penwomen finished (3-0) out-of-conference mark. The in program history to score 30 or with a 1-16 record in arguably the Penwomen also graduate only five more. She also finished ranked best Division II conference in the players from this year’s squad and seventh all-time in career points with nation, the Northeast-10. The return a core of eight freshman and 77. Penwomen will be returning all but sophomores. The Penwomen then two players from this year’s team, Two of those include finished off the season with a 3-0 after graduating outside hitter Kristin freshman Anastasia Carson at goalie loss to the nation’s second ranked Kintzer and setter Jennifer Basiliere. and, the team’s third leading scorer, team in Division II, Southern In their final five matches the midfielder Anna Turbe. Carson saw Connecticut State, on Oct. 28. Penwomen fell by identical scores a majority of the minutes in net for NHC did its best on the defensive of 3-0 except against St. Michael’s Senior Jenn Basiliere has been ar- NHC and managed two solo and side against the potent Owls offense on Oct. 27. There, NHC dropped guably one of the toughest volley- one combined shutout despite facing before SCSU broke a scoreless tie a 3-1 decision despite a strong ball players on the team the past 238 shots with fellow goalie Lori with little over 13 minutes remaining match overall. four years (Photo by Tom Scandurra, while Turbe finished in the first half. McDermott). second in goals with five and added The Penwomen also two assists to end with 12 points graduate Krissy Koylion, Jenny total. Westin, Michelle Fish and Allison Returning with the duo will Dorunda.

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Hockey starts with two goals and an assist. assisted the goal. 4-0. Nugent had one goal and Miller scored just Nick Roussel in one assist. And freshman over four minutes into the goal blocked 21 shots by a tournament Chris Wingren had one third period, and was WSC en-route to his second assist. assisted by Proulx and career shut out his first for victory In the championship Croteau. The last goal of the the season. game, NHC took on night was scored by Cesere, Miller was named the tournament’s Most By Tara Cowdrey Nick Nugent scored in the Worcester State College. assisted by Nee and Valuable Player. second period to even things This team was aggressive Fielding. NHC prevailed On Nov. 3 and 4, up. Matt Nee and Mike from the start, and with some the NHC men’s hockey Cesere assisted the power poor refereeing, both teams team competed in the Paine play goal. were lucky to skate away Webber Classic hosted by Tom Fielding also with no major injuries. Fitchburg State College. scored in the second period The game began at On Friday night, the with an assist by Shawn 7 p.m. and was very Penmen went against Sleeper. FSC scored again physical, but scoring didn’t Fitchburg State at 8 p.m. in the second to tie the game begin until seven seconds left Chuck Croteau started off 3-3. Another NHC goal in the third period. Wingren the scoring in the first period was scored in the second and Steve Acropolis assisted with a power-play goal period. Cesere’s first goal of the assisted by Dan Roy and In the third period, night. Many penalties were Rich Miller. NHC scored five times to handed out in the first period. Fitchburg State FSC’s three goals, to win the Fielding got his first Tom Fielding scored in both games of took the lead 2-1 with a game 9-6. Croteau scored goal of the game with just the tournament to help NHC win the power-play and short- twice in that period and also over three minutes left in the Paine Webber Classic (Photo by Tom handed goal. Then junior had one assist. Miller had second period. Scott Proulx McDermott). Penmen advance in NCAA’s Goaltender of the Year also game’s only goal with just By Nick Coates denied Saint Anselm late in 3:02 remaining to give NHC the second half in which he the title. Walker has totaled New Hampshire Anselm’s first-ever visit. possession of the ball and made three point blank 30 points on the year, in- College again finds itself in Lindemann, a senior sent a cross towards the saves during frantic action in cluding 12 goals. For his familiar territory after defeat- midfielder, scored the loan front of the net where front of NHC’s net. career he has racked up 145 ing crosstown-rival, Saint goal in the second contest Lindemann then knocked it The win also points on 59 goals and 27 Anselm, in the first round of when he headed the ball into home. marked the third in a week assists. the NCAA Division II tour- the right corner off a cross As the case has for NHC at Groppone Sta- The win broke the nament this past Sunday. from fellow midfielder been all year, goalie Tobias dium. Earlier in the week, Hawks two-year hold on The Penmen defeated the Markus Nilsson. The goal Svantesson was spectacular the Penmen defeated the the NE-10 title and is the Hawks, 1-0, with a goal in came during a flurry of ac- in net. Of his seven saves in Hawks in the NE-10 cham- first championship for NHC the 12th minute from Dan tion in front of the Hawks the game, a number were pionship and nemesis South- in its first season of play in Lindemann to advance to goal. Heiko Hesse nearly from point blank range in- ern Connecticut in the semis. the Conference. the national quarterfinals scored when a header off a cluding two back-to-back It was the first time NHC Next up is East against Northeast region corner kick by Nilsson stops in the second half to defeated SCSU since 1991. Stroudsburg of Pennsylvania champ East Stroudsburg. bounced off the post. rob Hawks’ top-scorers Both opponents after the Warriors defeated The location of the Lindeman then collected the Chris Bagley and Peter were held scoreless, adding high-powered Dowling, 1-1 game has yet to be deter- rebound but knocked it Kinney. to the school-record 15 (3-2 in penalty kicks) in the mined but will either be at wide. Nilsson then regained The Northeast-10 shutouts Svantesson has re- Northeast region game. NHC or at the Warriors corded this season. He is NHC and ESU battled to a home field. And, it has yet also ranked fourth in the na- 0-0 overtime tie earlier this to be determined whether it tion in Division II with only year in the second round of will either take place on 0.43 goals allowed per the Labor Day Classic in Nov. 18 or 19. game. Manchester. NHC now stands at In the first game A detailed season 13-3-5 on the year, after against the Hawks, senior recap will also follow in the winning two straight games First Team All-Conference next Observer. against Saint Anselm and has Richard Walker scored the remained unbeaten in its last eight games. The two teams battled for the Northeast-10 Conference championship ORE SPORTS CAN BE on Nov. 5 with the Penmen M emerging on a 1-0 victory at the Hawks’ Grappone Sta- FOUND ON PAGES dium. 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