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Volume XVI, Issue III November 19th 2008 Manchester, NH

November IS: Smashing Stereotypes with Mark Zupan Diabetes AWARENESS MONTH Ashley Manley Kate McCaughey & News Editor Contributing Writer

Documentary star, two time quad truck was later crashed into a tree by rugby international champion, and his friend who had been drinking. His gold medal paralympian Mark Zupan friend and no one else knew Zupan was spoke at Southern New Hampshire in the car, until 14 hours after the crash University on Wednesday, October occurred. Zupan was found barely 29th to a crowd of approximately holding on to a branch in a canal with 500. only his eyes and nose above water. Junior Joanna Sullivan, the Dis- The accident left Zupan with a dis- abilities Services Intern that orga- ability in all four limbs: a quadriplegic, at nized the Mark Zupan event over the age of 18. Today, Zupan has made What's Inside? the past six months was "anxious" a name for himself by looking at his Pages for the event and deemed the event disability as, by what he stated, "the best News 1-11 a "success." Adding that "we had to thing that has ever happened to me." Business 12 add more chairs! Mark told me this The opportunities offered to Zupan Creative 13 was one of the largest audiences he were not just handed to him because of Entertainment 15-19 has had at a smaller sized school, his disability; they were earned by him, Clubs & Orgs 19-23 such as SNHU." including his survival, by his work ethic Opinion 24-26 Zupan was injured in a car acci- and strength.

Sports 26-31 Photo courtesy of Jaffe Mr. dent in college by being thrown from Zupan is featured in the documen- Voices & Faces 32 Mark Zupan the truck bed he fell asleep in. The Please turn to page 3

Have you heard about Hunger Penmen Cash in Full Affect and homelessness week? Ashley Manley News Editor Read about it on Page 7 Penmen Cash was recently on campus at the Cafeteria and one card that has functionality "In the Spirit of enhanced at Southern New Bookstore, Penmen Cash has both on and off campus. Hampshire University, as of broadened its reach to local off SNHU partnered with the Giving" October 27th. Penmen Cash campus merchants such as Bull Office of the Bursar, Sodexo is an account, much like a debit Run Beef, CVS, Papa John’s, and Dining Services, and Off hope to] have 12-15 off campus card, that is linked to SNHU stu- others. Campus Solutions in order to merchants by next semester.” dent’s school ID cards. According to Adam Emer- bring this new enhancement to Penmen Cash accounts are In previous years, Penmen son, Off Campus Solutions the SNHU community. available to all SNHU ID card Cash could only be used on Account Manager, “the account When asked whether more holders. In order to sign up, add campus; however, with this is all about convenience.” He merchants were being added to funds, or to find out more infor- recent enhancement, it now has elaborated by describing that the current six off campus mer- mation visit the dining office both on as well as off campus instead of carrying a bunch of chants already available, Emer- in the cafeteria, call 1-800-345- abilities. cards or cash, a student or fac- son stated “absolutely… we 6126, or go to www.Penmen- In addition to being used ulty member can simply carry want to give a bit of variety [and Cash.com. ------2008 November or 603-645-9669 Editor in Chief lizabeth Parent Parent Elizabeth the Editor etter From Letter Heres how: [email protected] how: Ever Tried to Reach the Observer? to Reach Tried Ever Thankfully this issue went much better than better than much Thankfully this issue went various articles will certainly find to tickle You began rummaging through old Side Note: We release: gradua stress a moment for my Now, to hear about ANY love Furthermore, I’d our last one. And by better, I merely mean we mean we I merely better, And by our last one. earlier than much and final edits finished layout just get may to bed at We our October issue (yay!). not napped once on the a decent hour and I have Thankscouch. to the commitment of our staff, and specifically Dan Smith our Managing editors, we Editor, Editor and Carter Meyers our Layout have And we produced another quality paper. have are still at 32 pages. not lost any content; we significant politi as Tim Callahan’ such fancy, your - Keat Capalbo and Zach and Mike cal coverage out Aimee Be sure to check NFL coverage. ing’s column—please Aimee” advice “Ask Terravechia’s into investigation questions—and her send in your the resurgence Notice the amount of of the LP. to drawings! from stories material as well, creative certainly have We to the 1990’s. issues dating back could use your since then, and we come a long way help! If are interested in writing please come you at 3:30 pm in to our meetings at on Wednesdays 301. Frost Robert to get tion is creeping closer and closer and I have stuffmy What am I honestly going together. to let it be moving do upon graduation? Please don’t mom you (I love please. parents, in with my back me give Someone, Work? and dad). Grad School? some advice here. THING you want to tell me; I love talking to to tell me; I love want THING you may people and I will be sure to respond, and you getprinted in our “Letters to the Editor” sec even a sec currentlytion. (Please note: we do not have it!) I hope help us develop to need you tion, so we issue and I look forward our November enjoy you comments. to your - at [email protected]. 2 2 At the above date and time, Public Safety

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the CREATIVE EDITOR Dillon St. Jean [email protected] Holly Bundy [email protected] SINESS EDITOR BU COPY EDITOR Holly Bundy [email protected] S EDITOR SPORT Tasso Nicholas [email protected] Caitlin Murphy [email protected] ENTERT EDITOR Capalbo Mike [email protected] S S CLUBS & ORG OPINION EDITOR Laura Rotolo [email protected] NEWS EDITOR Ashley Manley [email protected] Suzanne Lentell [email protected] EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR ISING ADVERT Gina Arnone [email protected] Carter Meyers [email protected] LA GING EDITOR MANA Daniel Smith [email protected] IN CHIEF EDITOR Parent Libby [email protected] Judy Timney Judy [email protected] ISOR ADV ULTY FAC the OBSERVER EDITOR Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - - the OBSERVER News "There are two certains in audience the left also Zupan To find our more informa- At the graduation ceremony Even though voting lines topher Reed for Halloween one year, a costume he good humor but was controver found in Zupan found sial time to others, to share his life lessons. life, you're born and you die… dream big…make your choices and learn from your mistakes," Zupan stated. with his future He goals. shared that he wants to teach and com in Triathlon Man Iron an in pete the near future. tion about Mark www.quadfather.net Zupan and visit www. myspace.com/halfmanhalfcar. campaign, SNHU took part in many speeches and ofyear’s nominees this involving activities election. Just this past October, Democratic nominee Shaheen attended Jeanne SNHU with Michael J. Fox to discuss stem cell research. in 2007, SNHU invited the cur rent president Obama, as elect, a guest speaker. He Barack made a very recalls moving Miller, “He was speech a great public speaker and [was] a great choice on the college’s part to have him participate an in important event such to the stu dents.” were long and it took hours to vote, many dedicated - individu als cast their ballets. Thanks to efforts on many part, students were able individuals’ to see important is. just how their vote ------ote Counts Shannon Arel Contributing Writer Smashing SterotypesSmashing Every V Every counts vote at South Out of all his accomplish- The serious aspects of their to clear it made SNHU important genour for “It’s Besides the “Rock the Vote!” Vote!” the “Rock the Besides Continued from page 01 tary "Murderball" (2005 Sun dance Festival Audience Award), author of Documentary his cap and "Gimp," autobiography tured a gold medal for the US at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics Games. ments, Zupan remarked meeting that the President Acad the to going of States, United the emy Awards, writing his auto biography, and winning a gold among his favorites. medal were Zupan's experiences were told throughout the event but were sprinkled with words of inspiration and humor. After telling the audience that he was Chris ern New Hampshire University. As the date for this presi year’s dential election grew closer and closer, candidates, presidential parties, and colleges, including that sure make to strived SNHU, the to way their on was everyone 4th. on November ballet box students how important it is to “Rock a with out coming by vote campaign. This cam the Vote!” paign stressed how important it was for the students out to and get voice their opinion by voting. eration to get out said and vote,” Kevin Miller, who resides a in Merrimack N.H. Veteran “I think it was a great idea for SNHU to step up and show the importance of voting election.” year’s in this - 3 3 Please turn to page 4 Emily Poirior and Christin Leonard in Australia Emily Poirior Both Poirior and Leonard are attend- Poirior Both To learn more about the Study - Students will study the rapidly chang how learn will students process, the In

. Photo courtesy of Emily Poirior Emily of courtesy Photo day on go to students its for opportunities trips to see all of the beautiful and wildlife." beaches ing Griffith University inAustralia. This is a common university for international students to study because it is near many tourist attractions. Abroad Program contact studyabroad@ snhu.edu. 20th centuries. The historic journey will the inhabiting peoples Native the examine Americas at the time of contact with the European newcomers. ing that world emergedthe next over one thousand years, inhabited by peoples of European, Native American, and Asian descent. African, Their archaeological “travels” will include journeys to New foundland and the 11th century Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows; the early English settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the pirate port of Jamaica; Port Royal and communities African-American scattered about plantations slave in the American South. historical archaeologists use a variety of - - - - - Contributing Writer e Paoli, Ph.D Neill De Paoli,

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U OffersSNH Study New Course at SNHU: Historical This spring, Dr. Neill De Paoli, a recent addition to Many students find studying abroad a learning experi Christin Leonard, junior, is also currently studying in Every Friday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student The Study Abroad Program offers Southern New During the semester students will explore the roots Historical archaeology is the worldwide study of

here are endless," said Leonard. "The school has so many Australia. "The places you are able to travel to and explore to travel able to are "The you places Australia. gram. to provide information regarding the Study Abroad - Pro ofable to completely understand their ways life." Affairs Office, there is a representativeavailable in order "Without actually traveling here, I would have never been opens your mind to how other people live," said Poirior. "Traveling to a country with a totally different culture really culture different totally a with country a to "Traveling France, Italy, Spain, and Russia. Italy, France, junior at SNHU is currently studying abroad in Australia. places for students to travel and study, such as Australia, ence both in and out of the classroom. Emily Poirier, a ing, as well as growing experiences. SNHU offers many Hampshire University students a changea of students Hampshire University learn - scenery, November

in New England along with those of other profession will be drawing on his own, vast archaeological experience archaeological vast own, his on drawing be will they re-create the worlds of worlds the Paoli re-create they De Dr. peoples. historic important contributions the field has made to our under history, history, anthropology, ecology, and geography, biology as and of techniques, and methods its archaeology, historical 479). In this course, students will explore the field of his archaeologists turn to a variety of disciplines including entitled “Historical Archaeology of the Americas” (HIS the archeological remains of literate cultures. Historical the School of Liberal Arts, will be teaching, a new course the last four decades. Caribbean over torical archaeology. torical archaeology. als who have worked throughout North America and the ofstanding emergedthat North in Amer World New the ica and the Caribbean from the 11th through the early - - 2008 November Please turn to page 5 With the help ofhelp Davis the With ESS, of these districts, Shea- Carol won: candidate the cratic Demo- Porter and Paul Hodes. Also, John Lynch, the incumbent Democratic candidate for governor, was elected to a second straight term. New Hampshire was essentially a microcosm of the entire which turnedcountry, to Democratic leadership in this time of unease. but for other aspects ofaspects other for but pro the gram. "The bins on campus are desperately in need of ing," said updat- Davis. "Time has not me allowed to get that done and it is something I wanted have to do for over two years. This one is area I help love would from ESS." hopes the recycling program on campus can be more organized and easier for the who are individuals responsible for collec tion. - - - - - yan Leah R Contributing Writer ecycles Program ecycles

There are two districts in "What the committee Davis also has high hopes Photo courtesy of denvergov.org of courtesy Photo affect public policy. Even with control over both houses Congress and the of presidency, it will still remain difficult for the policies, their pass to Democrats minor for easier much is it since ity groups to from being enacted into law. stop legislation New Hampshire which Repre sentatives preside over. In both a difference on a deeper level. Instead of asking will students team the often, more recycle to attempt to educate the members of SNHU's community includ and students. staff, ing faculty, hopes to see as an end result is an increase in the awareness of the SNHU Recycles Program on-campus, an increase in edu over an and recycling, on cation all increase in students’ actually recycling," Kyle Beaulieu, president of ESS stated. eam Up with ESS ------to T 4 4 SNHU R For New Hampshire, former Hampshire, New For Finally, the House of - Rep The new Environmentally The recycling team, under to stop a which isfilibuster, also will it cloture, invoking as known still remain difficult forDemo crats to accomplish their public policy goals. governor and Democratic can didate Jeanne Shaheen defeated the incumbent, Republican can margin The Sununu. John didate of victory for Shaheen was percent, which saw 7 her win the rematch between the two can didates after the 2002 election. Most of of points Shaheen’s talking her upon relied strategies while direction,” “new a in going pol- the with Sununu associating icies of President Bush. resentatives also followed the Democratic trend. With seats 220 needed for control, Democrats the far mark eclipsed with that at least Such a majority their gives party 255 seats. to lead comfortable and sizable a gram and what the joined forces can do. Facilities Management advise- ment, plans to focus on increas- ing the amount of recycling at Southern New Hampshire Uni versity and also wants to make Sustainable Students club has chosen to team up programrecycling the and with Davis Deb on campus to form a recycling team. Next week, in ESS’s general meeting, Davis will attend pro recycling the about speak to - - - - - Staff Writer Tim Callahan In the Senate, Democrats As it stands, the Obama ing professor in history this fall. Prior to his one year appoint ment at SNHU, Dr. De had Paoli been an adjunct professor at Southern Maine Community Hampshire New the and College Institute of Art where he taught survey courses in pre-1865 and history, American War post-Civil American historical archaeology, material culture, and directed an archaeological fieldschool. In addition to teaching American history and historical archaeol ogy, De Paoli has spent the last thirty years studying and writ ing about English and Anglo-Indian settlement and English- French relations in early north- ern New England. secured at least eighteen of the thirty-five seats which were up for control. ensured These a victories total of Democratic seats in fifty-seven the Senate. Though this is a relatively sub- enough not is it majority, stantial for the Democrats to stop a fili- buster, which is a strategy used to halt debate in Without the the sixty votes needed Senate. ing out various positions beginning and to plan its transition into the White House. Obama’s first major appointmentthat of to Chief Rahm Emanuel was of Staff. The coming years of Obama’s presidency will deter mine the trajectory of the coun- is which currently on try, a rapid decline. camp is in the process of fill lenges and in response to overall the disdain felt towards the Bush administration. - - - ecap: 2008 Elections 2008 ecap: R of the Americas feel.

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In a historic presidential Locally, Obama received News Dr. Dr. De Paoli joined the Are you happy with the class selection at SNHU? Is there a class you think SNHU should offer? How do you feel about the selection and quality of the classes you pay for every day? Write to us at observer@snhu. edu and let us know how you Continued from page 03 election, Barack Obama ofpresident 44th the the elected was United States. With an advan 54 percent of the vote in New Hampshire, which netted him four electoral votes. Americans call Obama’s embrace to seemed for change in the face of daunt White House, Senate, and House and Senate, House, White of Representatives on Election Day in an attempt to distance the country from the administration. current tage of eight million votes, popular Obama electoral received votes, while 364 he needed 270 to win. Obama was only able to make inroads in typically North as such states, Republican Carolina, Ohio, New and en Iowa route to a relatively Mexico comfortable win over Senator McCain. John ing political and economic chal the OBSERVER School of School Arts Liberal visit- a as types of evidence including arti- factual, documentary, and oral history, in interpreting the past. The course will be highlighted by a trip to the archaeological laboratory at Strawberry Banke seacoast. on New Hampshire’s

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get involved, ESS meets weekly at 5 p.m. in room 6 Hall. of Stark tory recycling bins are available in common areas whereas indi viduals in apartments need to volunteer to recycle. They can do so by contacting recycling@ snhu.edu. the recycling efforts on campus have exponentially increased. "I started this program on campus year "Every Davis. said 2005," in doubled least at has it then, since in size. I would have to guess at least 75 percent of the students in the apartments are currently recycling." actively gram currently offers recycling in every building on including dormitories and apart- campus, ments, however the process of obtaining them differs. Dormi said Davis. "I would love to see a see to love would "I Davis. said more organized effort to reward them." people per night [in the kitchen]," soup said Kevin Kint since 1973 and also operates a shelter, homeless a kitchen, soup as well as mental and by run all are physical that facilities health Mobile Health. Manchester ner, Program Director at New Horizons. The facility meals 365 serves days a year that are warm and nutritious, according to Kintner. At night the tables are folded up and to rolled away make extra room for those who need a place to sleep. erravechia - - - -

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As the time draws closer to Conor Hart has taken on the on taken has Hart Conor The food pantry is just "The students at SNHU The lack of leads awareness At the upcoming meeting,

Continued from page 04 of the Manchester community zation has been an active part November by by New Horizons. The organi one of many services offered shelves within. shelves 1,000 families each month. Gro 1,000 families each stacked upon the tables and food pantry that serves nearly have donated the food that is als awaiting entrance into the cery stores and individuals alike

lines form every day by individu by day formevery lines at 199 Manchester Street. These are passionate about recycling," of the New Horizons building noon, lines begin to form outside form to begin lines noon, perks. perks. to the system, and participation better, better, making improvements this by marketing the program recycling team wants to curb Beaulieu sees as a problem. The to lack of student support, which which support, of student lack to this point." lacking lacking attention on campus at Davis. Davis. "This is an area that is ways to increase awareness," said awareness," increase to ways discussed. "There are so many new ways to advertise will be aspects." looking to complete all three tion breeds participation. We're

become educated, and educa recycling team, thus the students the thus team, recycling will get students aware of the said Hart. "First, the advertising it’s going to be a chain reaction," chain a be goingto it’s for the group. "We feel as though as feel "We group. the for team and has high expectations role as the chair of the recycling - - - 2008 November All seniors are invited to team captain, Jenna stated, “It’s so fun, a good O’Brien idea to get everyone I together. don’t think seniors get like this a lot. It is important to together get seniors to raise Relay money for [for Life] and campus show the that even are when older you can you get involved. For more information seniors should access www.relayforlife. org/snhu and join the 2009 team. Senior attend the Senior Events orga nized through the course of the year. - - One of many isles in the New Horizons food bank To findTo out more about New Horizons and what donations have slightly increased as the holiday season holiday the as increased slightly have donations it that worries others, with along Kintner, closer, draws will not be enough. "This much year received we have stated Kintner. less than last year," services they offer, visit fornh.org/. If http://www.newhorizons you are interested coor volunteer Mary in contact Silva, way, any in helping volunteering or at 603.668.1877. dinator, - Lambert mentioned that Senior Heather Vendola Senior and Relay For Life ear in Style ruary. ruary. Furthermore, seniors are their from pictures send to asked create to order in to years college a “Then and Now” slideshow event. for the 100 Days turnout was as expected, as 78 out of the 87 people that signed to attend the dinner were pres what around right [had] “We ent. said Lambert. [expected],” we noted that, “It with food and music some enjoy was good to the rest of the senior class and I hope that this senior dinner will get more in seniors the involved for Life event.” Relay be held in weekthe offirst Feb - 6 6 Now Now the mission of the Katy Manchester, Senior tion, a semi-formal, a senior trip Life for Relay senior the also and Team. Senior Class tee is Gift to “try to get the Commit- people to raise money the scholarship fund, to give back,” according to Dunham. Pledge tables will be available outside the Student Center every Wednesdays from 11 am to 2 pm for the scholar ship fund. Events Committee announced that co-chair research being was conducted regarding the senior class days 100 trip. the that mentioned also Manchester until graduation celebration will

Despite the donations and volunteers, the organithe - volunteers, and donations the Despite - Photo courtesy of Aimee Terravechia Aimee of courtesy Photo in the level lower of the Man New Horizons facility. chester Mobil Health offers everything from nurse practitioners to dentists and mental health counselors at the shelter and in the community. to individuals ofneed dire in still is zation that noted Kintner more. the government funding only contributes to - approxi mately 15 percent of also noticed "We've expenses. a drop in food donations," said Kintner. Although the During the dinner, organiz- that are organizing the events during senior the entire year are Committee, Gift Class Senior the co-chaired by Phylicia Dunham and Ashley Lacroix, Senior and Events the Committee, co- chaired by Jessica Lambert and Katy Manchester. gift class senior the announced ers responses— survey to according a scholarship fund—alongside the last updates regarding spring the semester senior events, including 100 Days to Gradua - Seniors Kick-Off the Y Contributing Writer Shannon Stevens New HorizonsNew Gives New Hope

The event began with a The student committees The senior dinner, held at the at held dinner, senior The

The entire upper level of dedicated level is upper building entire The brick the News Health care services are also available to those in need Recently, New Recently, Horizons has created an Alumni service The people who stay at the shelter are also required to According to Kintner, the facility also According servesto Kintner, to connect Continued from page 05 dinner, dinner, followed by update on the upcoming a senior short events, accompanying accords of Dusty and the There Know. were prizes raffled throughout the night including gift certifi Last Chapter Pub on Thursday, 13, November 2008 represented the inaugural event celebrating the class of 2009. cated and reimbursement of the graduation fee. the OBSERVER that works to continue to support those homeless. According to who Kintner, individuals often continue were once to need support even after they have gotten back on their programAlumni the describes benefi- Kintner being as feet. cial to both the individual and the organization, saying that, "[These individuals] will then reinvest their time and efforts with New Horizons." log in at least 32 hours of productive activities, to according Kintner. This can include anything from employment to The work. facility volunteer also offers classes to individuals in order to broaden life skills such as communication and classes. work-related people to the resources they need to get back on track. "We require all individuals to meet with a Case Manager within of days three The ofrole Kintner. arriving," says Case these Managers is to talk with the people and find outwhat each individual's specific situation is. The Case Managers work then with the individual to determine These can include appropriate everything from kicking a drug addiction goals. to obtaining a steady job. to bunk beds and showers for the shelter—enough space to sleep 76 people. According to Kintner, there is such an increase in those who need the shelter in the winter months that the facility will often breach capacity. "We don't Kintner said. turn away," anyone

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When asked if Mooney Past Past Alternative Break trips Are you good at - draw ing political cartoons? If so, shoot us an email and we'll put yours the paper. You in can even submit old ones have done before, with you out even coming to the meetings. can now you Remember, get up CREDITS for just to being TWELVE part of the We'd like Observer. to give those credits to you, so come to one of our meetings. Wednesdays @ 3:30 acation music in 2004. "I worked to find to worked "I 2004. in music a way to string them togetherinto a single event, with an complete accompanying karaoke video." stated he SNHU, to return would Norththe around comes he that East twice a year. on an Alternative I am very excited!” before. Break trip have included a week-long trip to Mississippi, to help residents rebuild from Hurricane Katrina, a week-long trip to Washington, hungerfacing those help to D.C. and homelessness, and another trip that was to trip focused years’ This crisis. housing on the will be similar Texas to the Hur ricane Katrina relief trip. Stu- homes, rebuild to help will dents demolish unlivable and help with cleanup. buildings, - - - - hou ype of V ate Barlow K Contributing Writer Hurricane Ike hit on Sep Moliere is a pseudonym for Mooney doesn't always short a on based are "Criteria “Karaoke Nights” is a col- Although the Alternative tors. tors. two [counties] two hit the hardest by Ewing, Keri said Ike,” Hurricane a graduate student and one of the Alternative Break Coordina to stick with a vision, long after the initial inspiration has worn off." French a Poquelin, Jean-Baptiste playwright and is one of considered the greatest masters He of literature. Western in comedy many plays, major 36 written has shorter plays, and adapted to English. from French plays 15 adapt plays from Moliere. has He developed two other one- and “Criteria” entitled plays man “Karaoke Nights,” a One-Man Opera. Rock sci-fi story that I wroteof the wake and in the 11th September great homeland security freak- out. I read it aloud to somebody as work could it that realized and a performance piece." lection of song lyrics he wrote between 2000-2002 and set to tember 13th ofStrong 13th tember year. this winds of over 100 mph wiped through Texas billions causing of over dollars damage. worth of Break trip will include strenu ous activity and will have volunteers staying in the large tents seem volunteers gymnasiums, or anxious to help. Senior Kather ine Perry stated “I haven't been - - - - James Hering James Alternative Break options at SNHU Contributing Writer 7 7 A Different T MoliereT than These SNHU volunteers On January 6, 2009, - South A play with only one actor At a young age Mooney "The play was hilarious," Mooney is set apart from sity students, Sarah Jacobs, the Director of the Center for Ser vice and Community - Involve ment, and Tiffany Director Lyon, of the Campus Program ming and Leadership, will travel to either Galveston or counties in Harris Texas as part of the Center for Service and Commu nity Involvement’s Alternative Break Program. will spend their counties Texas rebuild Spring to helping break destructionthe to due by caused Hurricane Ike. “These were the ern New Hampshire Univer but with multiple was performed characters by actor Mooney in Tim Walker Auditorium October 28th. on Tuesday, The one-man play, “Moliere Thou,” features than Mooney acting also while characters different as the audience participate. having was drawn to Moliere, the with is fascination stated"My as he way English words would come to capture the boisterous ribald and and multi-level sense of humor that Moliere had." "It Duhaime. Hannah senior said was mature and geared toward adults." other actors in that he not only also but himself, by out them acts adapts the plays from Moliere's mind- long, a "It's French. native said. Mooney process," numbing "And it takes a lot of dedication - - - - Please turn to page 8 Outreach Outreach will also be spon- On Thursday, November soring a "Faces of the Home- less" panel on both Wednesday, November 19 and November Thursday, 20. According Crystal Jean, to a worker Center in for the Service and Com 20, the Center for Service and will be Involvement Community opportu volunteer a sponsoring dent Center between 9 and 11 a.m. munity Involvement, the panel will consist of people who were home are still who and/or once less. nity to sort and distribute food for families in need. will Students be meeting at the Student Center at 4:45pm for the event. interested can sign Wednesday, up November either 19 21 November at the or Friday, Stu erravechia - - Staff Writer Turkey Trot Turkey Hygiene Kits Hygiene Aimee T -Hospitality 201 vents: E Week -Stark Hall- Room 6 Room -Stark Hall- -Hospitality Parking Lot -Hospitality Parking

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November an item upon registration. Those registration. upon item an require participants to donate around campus. The race will "Turkey "Turkey Trot," a one-mile run be announced on Saturday at the at Saturday on announced be competition and the raffle will both the "Cans Across America" Across "Cans the both card donations. The winners of a faculty/staff raffle, and meal between between SNHU dormitories, Across America" competition ing events including a "Cans donated to families in need. of food for Thanksgiving to be volunteers volunteers assembling boxes ness and Hunger Week" with Celebration ofCelebration International Education - - - - - The White House 2008 November Even Even if a president was After more than - two-hun able to get an individual in the House or Senate to propose his or her policies, the end from Congress be a would piece result of legislation which more is moderate much and does truly not resemble its origin. This is a product of the Constitution adhering to the status quo, so that radical and drastic changes cannot be made to already in place. legislation dred years of Constitution remains existence, relatively the faithful to the Framers’ inten tions, which is generally appli branch. cable to the Executive - Alternative Break Alternative Break trips have been said to not only not to said been have trips Break Alternative Alterna third Woodard’s be will Texas to trip The Woodard Woodard strongly encourages students to get To learn more about the Alternative Break Pro Continued from page 07 help those in need but also those who volunteer. “The volunteer. who those also but need in those help trips often contain a lot of meaning and situations emotional that can really change someone’s views of an the Alterna and world - Justin Woodard, their life,” stated. Break Coordinator tive tive tive Break. “My favorite would probably have been the first one went I on, rebuilding Katrina in from Hurricane Mississippi. That trip really impacted me and ultimately shaped who I am today,” said Woo dard. involved with the Alternative Break Program. is what I think of “It as a hidden [how gem explain to at begin SNHU not can that I is in. participating worth from this trip].” away can take you much gram, contact [email protected].

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A stark dichotomy exists News Continued from page 07 shire Food Bank, Families and New Horizons. Transition, in lected throughout the week will be benefiting the New Hamp also be occurring from Friday, November 21 at 7 the following p.m. Saturday morning. until The event, called "One Night Without a Home," will include activities such as building your own shelter, blanket a making, candlelight vigil, and viewing. movie inaccurately depict the powers granted to the they presidency, make as promises and agen- das, which they have no means to uphold. Since the president is constantly in the being the head limelight, of state and of government, the public gener for a person to assume that the ultimate authority in the United States rests in the conceptualizing one, For hands. president’s power as being divided amongst the branches of and the many is people involved government difficult, so people more- conve entire the vest falsely and niently authority of the into one person: the president. government ers of the Constitution intended them. ally accepts his or her proposed policies without the has she or he not or whether questioning authority to enact or even intro- between between the powers presidency as the general public of the Fram the as and them perceives the OBSERVER

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The most popular classes to fall asleep in Psychology English students Number of 7 5 4 3 2 1 0 8 6 ey had fallen asleep in class so far this Honors Statistics (MAT250) asked 105 students how many times th ) reported they had not falle semester. The results are below. While most students (over 60 n class. once, there were a few students that seemed to be very sleepy i - - "Times are tough these days DeFazio Mark contact Please The programs and events Casco, Casco, Maine, is one only programs in the nation that of the focuses on every member of an ill child's family. The free camp serves children kidney with disease, cancer, transplants lupus, and other organ illnesses. More than 17,000 children and their families from around the world have visited the weeklong camp. with the state of the economy, but we feel confident that the local community together will to support this come cause and send deserving families to camp," said Mark DeFazio, the organizer. event at [email protected] for more information. during the week sample to opportunity offer an SNHU all of food, music, art, culture, drama, and international job possibili global world we are reaching out reaching are we world global to be a global partner, countries are more interconnected these to cel one way IEW is just days. ebrate those connections." ties. Celebrating SNHU's global connections, advisor Donnelly said, is "a great way to celebrate and to reach out to the global community on campus." global The connections are part of our University's past, they important an be will are and growing part of our future. Events run 17-21, 2008. from November elease - - - - SNHU en Pothier Staff Writer K Press R Benefit Dinner Celebration ofCelebration Camp Sunshine 2008

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our American students. In this students is a great resource for provided provided by our international campus. "The wealth of diversity wealth "The campus. three years of celebrating it on of programs and events in the the week as the biggest offering Exchange Exchange at SNHU describes for the Center for International Southern New Hampshire Uni International student advisor foreign students have studied at Week Week celebrates the 25 years grown to 700 from approxi this year. versity. versity. The number of national inter students at SNHU has mately 60 different countries - 2008 November Brian Schremser with his new Nintendo Wii News Editor Ashley Manley Safety Fair Fair Safety Hosted at SNHU Hosted Safety was the theme of the fair hosted at Southern New Hamp New Southern at hosted offair theme the the was Safety The Office of Residence Life, Student Government Association, Government Student Life, ofResidence Office The Tables and representatives, as well as staff from SNHU, were ofraffle Wii, a a tattooing, henna food, DJ, a featured event The Although rain forced the event to end early, the inclement shire University on Tuesday, October 21st. on Tuesday, shire University the department of Public and Safety, the Center Wellness - cospon held in the parking lot ofsored a Safety Fair, Hall. Washington present to discuss and educate students on the topic of The safety. allowed that simulation a with present also was department fire local students to learn how to and then use a fire extinguisher to put out a contained fire. Donuts, Dunkin’ Cinemagic, to giveaways card gift various as well as iTunes, and gas cards. Gift cards were awarded to those students safety questions correctly. who answered weather did not discourage a crowd to gather. There was a steady crowd throughout the event, especially at the raffling off of prizes. Left over gift cards and the Wii were raffled off to ticketat the holders conclusion of the event. Many happy students left with gift Wii. the coveted cards while Brian Shremser won X25

10 Photo courtesy of Suzanne Lentell, Photo Editor Photo Lentell, Suzanne of courtesy Photo the “The Challenge. ideal go- getter for us is someone who is goal-driven and willing to put in the time and effort to improve his or her life and the lives ofthose around them, but perhaps hasn’t had the opportunity level next that to get to or resources in their education,” says SNHU President Paul LeBlanc. - “Edu cation has been the fuel of the American Dream and this is our way to help someone realize the transformation that is possible.” and the fieldwas then narrowed generated campaign The three. to over 1 million online sions and candidates from seven impres- states and Mexico took part in - - - - - elease Please turn to page 11 SNHU Press R She went on to describe the The campaign was unveiled issues her and her party feared would escalate. She elabo for jobs, healthcare, affordable stated Senator Clinton. tuition,” rated that “for two years I and Barack like Senators Democratic can’t people saying, were Obama pay their mortgage bills. People their and houses their losing were jobs and that this can become a biggerbut crisis economic much voting voting for but who is for you; ulty members served as judges and selected six semi-finalists. On-campus interviews followed on the “FOX25 Morning News” Morning “FOX25 the on Sept. 16 broadcast. Contestants were required to write a word 500- essay explaining how Global a M.B.A. would their SNHU lives. staff impact and fac SNHU,” said SNHU,” Allen. “I am con fident that the tools and skills that I will learn will be directly manager a as work my to applied in a nonprofit organization in Mexico City, Mexico. I plan on then sharing successful strate gies for economic sustainability worldwide through consulting. Most of all, I scholarship know that will this enable me empower others. I will be to trans formed through this experience and know many others will be also.” ------en Pothier

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Courtesy of Ken Pothier Ken of Courtesy During the presentation students Syndicate Features King their trust in the new wave that Presi dent-elect Barack Obama has promised to bring to America. The economy still remains the most pressing issue as the current US recession has created con world economic the damagein siderable Hampshire. Hampshire. She is supporting a bill that is in the senate that focuses on citi- a instating advocating is and CFR initiative. initiative zen’s Citizen’s is a program that would allow politicians receive funding for their campaigns form the government and in return on fundraising any do not would they their own. ofOne questions. ask to chance a had the students asked whom Granny D going She repliedfor and was to vote that even though she with had McCain worked and did like him, was she voting for Obama. She believes - - - - - 11 11 Gets a V SNHU Granny D is a political activist who was was who activist political a is D Granny A mere four years after her historic Currently Doris is advocating for Doris “Granny D” Haddock came to "The Guardian," a British newspaper, The entire world is at present putting There have been reportsThere have of people cel campus for a presentation to students and Walker in held was presentation The faculty. and Auditorium had the attendance of sev eral classes. Feingold McCain the getting in instrumental get miles quality 3200 spent She passed. bill she as landscape American the know to ting across the nation at walked 90 years of age. got Doris have said, a to cause,” have “You if [the] power have “you just use it.” you trip across the nation, Granny D took up against race the in entered She race. another Senator Judd Greg for Senate. She the U.S. of opponent but only Greg the Senator was was unfortunately defeated, only receiving 34 percent of the vote. Campaign Finance Reform (CFR) in New ebrating the Democrat Candidate’s victory from Caracas, Venezuela to Berlin, many Ger as well as Kismu, Kenya, the place where the president father elect’s was born and also where his grandmother still lives. stated that while Europe was welcoming the new president, the Russian President, Dimitri Medvedev did not extend any con gratulations to his American counterpart. Furthermore, countries such as Iraq Israel and are looking forward to discovering how their policies will merge with the new political direction that will come into force. Mr. Mr. Ban Ki- Moon, also extended his congratulations towards the new Times. York New presidential the to according mandate, He mentioned that "I am very optimistic that we will a have very strong relationship, - administra his under partnership renewed a tion." - - - - Staff Writer Sinziana Scoarta

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presidency. presidency. Union, as France momentarily holds the people but also on behalf of the European He spoke not only on behalfon only not spoke He of French the November in Europe and in the rest of the world." your your election raises great hopes in France, to confront immense challenges together, Sarkozy stated that "At a time when we have have we when time a "At that stated Sarkozy of Paris while French President Nicolas ated Press, people celebrated on the streets several continents. According to the Associ the to According continents. several elect was enthusiastically welcomed on election represented a change of perspec become president in the United States. This States. United the in president become noted as he is the first African-American to in the international context. important step in racial history was also not only tive at the oflevel the US but also 44th President of the United States. An Senator Barack Obama was elected as the tured speaker Senator Hillarytured speaker Clinton. Events: Events: View Democratic Rally and fea- on the SNHU website under News and recorded the program and it can be found fidence and optimism.” have have leaders that once again lead with con we know will be there ifand there part be our do will know we we them. The America we love, the America and help us believe that we can achieve the best of us again; who set goals for us by by stating, need “We leaders who summon House [on Election Day].” House [on Election Day].” making sure the Republicans lose the White the lose Republicans the sure making can help Americans losing their houses by crisis hit Wall Street. She stated that, “we Party Party only snapped to attention once the Bush and McCain, as well as the Republican Republican the as well as McCain, and Bush into debt and losing their homes were invis were homes their losing and debt into ible.” Republicans, Republicans, middle class families sinking to President Bush, John McCain, and the -

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2008 November he Communist Dracula Pageant T - 2008 November "Zack & Miri Make a Porno" a & Miri Make "Zack Overall Overall the movie was a suggeststeal would I Lastly, Katie Morgan (actual porn star), and Lords Traci (former x-rated actress). The picked cast and enjoyable was together on screen. well to due A- an received It A-. solid a scene in the movie that was so would I that gross and disturbing be fine with never hearing of it ever again. My suggestions to my loyal readers is to watch the movie in the theaters because it do definitely but watch, great a is Also GF. or BF your bring NOT as a tip, close your eyes Katie when Morgan says that she has been constipated all day. ing your buddy’s copy of movie the and ripping it computer. to your I wouldn’t myself having enjoy but I would buy it collection. DVD it in my - Daniel Smith Managing Editor ake a PornoMake Zach and Miri A Critical Eye ole Models R The idea for a movie about Zach and Miri was directed Grade: A- On a comedy scale of 10 ity and water shut off. They then They off. shut water and ity pornographica resortmaking to movie. porn was of because I knew that it would interest be to me hard to keep it in theaters. The movie was very risqué, but very well done to keep it in rating range. the R by Kevin Smith some unusual characters - includ and stared ing Jason Mewes (Jay from Jay and silent Bob), Jeff Anderson (co-star of clerks and clerks 2), the movie scored a 7. The ever- funny Seth Rogan played Zach and the Banks played beautiful Miri. The plot of Elizabeth the story is that Zach and Miri, who live together, run out money of and have their electric - - - Clubs & EntertainmentClubs "Role Models" 18 18

ROLE ROLE MODELS (Rated R Photo courtesy of imdb.com of courtesy Photo tomed to their personalities and interests. The movie kept interest my and kept me lines the quoting whole way through; I wouldn’t be opposed to watch ing again within a week. lan strong and content sexual for Scott, William Seann with guage) Paul Rudd, Jane Lynch. - ten Writ by Paul Rudd, David Wain, Ken Marino, Timothy Dowling. Wain. David Directed by tion that 150 hours isn’t going to isn’t hours 150 that tion go by as quickly as they would have hoped, they ask to see the littles on the weekdays as well and end up becoming accus - - - - Vinyl does have its down After coming to the realiza The littles are shy Augie

Society, Hayes writes that young young that writes Hayes Society, adults and teenagers are enticed of"authenticity" by Hayes vinyl. said, "…teens are drawn in by the allure of vinyl; to form sincere more a be to seems them it of sound reproduction." (Christopher Mintz-Plasse – you (Christopher Mintz-Plasse – you know him as "Superbad''), McLovin whose self-esteem from is below normal and obsessed who is with enactment medieval games; and Ronnie re- (Bobb’e Thompson), J. who has the vocabulary and hormones of a sailor. lifestyles, the lifestyles, littles serve only as stress generators for Danny and Wheeler. falls—after all, whoever heard of a portable advan technological the Despite record player? vinyl media, music other to tages lovers agree that LPs will - con tinue to rule as "king" of music industry the even as its suc cessor—compact discs—begin to fade out. Photo courtesy of imdb.com of courtesy Photo ole Models - - - - - Layout Editor Layout Carter Meyers

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CDC Internship Fair Photo courtesy of American Repertory Theatre Theatre Repertory American of courtesy Photo - *asterisk denotes 21 + Compiled by: Mike Capalbo Compiled by: Mike Last Chapter Pub Event Schedule Last Chapter Pub Event Wed. Dec. 3: CAPE: Bingo 3: CAPE: @ 6:30 p.m. Dec. Wed. Wed. Dec. 10: CAPE: Bingo 10: CAPE: @ 6:30 p.m. Dec. Wed. Tue. Dec. 16: ILE Holiday Party @ 5 p.m. Party 16: ILE Holiday Dec. Tue. Sat. Nov. 22: CAPE: Turkey Trot @ 9 a.m. Trot 22: CAPE: Turkey Sat. Nov. The play in itself put all Tue. Dec. 2: KX: Alumnae Event @ 5 p.m.* 2: KX: Alumnae Event Dec. Tue. Thu. Dec. 4: PDP: Lip Sync Contest @ 7 p.m.* Thu. Dec. Romania, Romania, worshipped the bear as a sacred animal. It of power the represents also regeneration as the bear is capable of fighting the cold winter in order to welcome spring in a perpetual cycle. of these elements together in a story that keeps eyes your glued to the stage for the one hour and forty min utes. You are sent back to Dracula's time after having Wed. Nov. 19: CAPE Bingo @ 6:30 p.m., Band @ 7:30 p.m.* Band 19: CAPE Bingo @ 6:30 p.m., Nov. Wed.

Thu. Dec. 11: Pub Holiday Party @ 5 p.m., CAPE: Comedian @ 7 p.m.* CAPE: Comedian @ 7 @ 5 p.m., Party 11: Pub Holiday Thu. Dec.

Sat. Dec. 13: PDT: Event @ 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. *, PDT: Comedian @ 7 p.m.* *, PDT: – 7 p.m. @ 4 p.m. Event 13: PDT: Sat. Dec. Thu. Nov. 20: Psych: Career Night @ 5 p.m., CAPE: Stop Light @ 8 p.m.* Night @ 5 p.m., Career 20: Psych: Thu. Nov. Photo courtesy of Chance Clutter Chance of courtesy Photo Clubs & Entertainment & Clubs - - - - 19 19 The Pageants, on the other The bears allow insight into ment and his vic tory army. against the Turkish of"vast" part the represent hand entertainment repertoire and regime the by supported was that was available on the Romanian television during the communist times. The pageants are run to ofis wishes who the dictator the seen as the supreme ruler. the Romanian New Year's Eve tradition that stems from the fact people that the Dacians, the that set the grounds of today’s method of punish - - - Ms. Pascucci also said, “Students should “Students said, also Pascucci Ms.

not be afraid of new get to want they because there are They approaching employers. people into their organization. They’re not students those For away.” you scare to trying who missed the fair, you can Career contact Development the Center for additional internship and career related information. Remember, it’s your career, what have you done lately? nie Pascucci, a junior in Business Admin istration who attended the internship fair employer, with Putnam Investments, her participatedshe when feelings her described in the internship fair last year. “It can seem overwhelming at first.You see all of these might you and in come you when employers feel a little intimidated, but once you start nice.” are really talking, the employers recruiting interns and graduates said many students demonstrated, “good eye contact and were not afraid to approach tables and start conversations.” Additionally, Stepha - - - - -

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over 170 students in attendance. 170 students in attendance. over (a 50% increase from last November) with companies registered for the fair this year Internship Fair in the small gym. Over 30 opment Center sponsored its 2nd Annual Bridges, Bridges, one of the non-profit companies recruiters. recruiters. were were more than prepared for meetings with with the Career Center’s staff prior, they attended a preparation workshop or met the fair. Because many of the students had that the students who made the best impres best the made who students the that and had researched the companies prior to a big success as well as thanking those stu stated recruitersThe students. ofSNHU the confident when speaking to employer, the ulty and staff that helped make this fair such such fair this staff and make ulty helped that The attend! to able employ were who dents quality the with happy very likewise were ers were resumes, looking professional had sions - 2008 November eaches However, However, at the question that one certainly is play The "Do you think that the means by by means the that think you "Do the end to decided people which dictatorship (ie a kangaroo trial ofshooting the and and Nicolae Elena Ceausescu), were just or unjust?" opinions were divided. of were some While opinion the that the means could have been more peaceful, others considered it a just course of actions for those times. makes you ask yourself a series of questions whether you facts The Romania. or American are of are Revolution the Romanian still surrounded in mystery and whether the no truthone knows The- con light. to come ever will troversy continues with every anniversary of the Revolution, even Romanian after nineteen years. - - - SNHU also offers other events throughout Jiexi Wang and Bin Qiu, graduate students at graduatestudents Qiu, Bin and Wang Jiexi "Employers appreciate when students are and said Pereira that Both one Welch of the Welch. said now," right huge is Internet "The "You should research the company before eal Skills the interview so you can be prepared to Wang. can benefit them," said you them how show the year to help students prepare for interviews, resume-writing, job searching, and more. Visit the CDC in Exeter Hall to find out about these events. gives him insight to the interviewee’s personality. personality. him insight to the interviewee’s gives attention to their accent told to pay were SNHU, when interviewing, as they are both from China. Qiu hopes to find an internship and school then a job after he graduates, both whilein still in the US. Coming to Mock Interview Day helped in successful be to way best the out figure to him his interviews. Director of Welch, said Kelly being themselves," Northwest at Operations and Selection Campus and handshake strong a that said She Mutual. ern eye contact are very important as well. interviewan is in make biggeststudents mistakes not being prepared. They stress researching the company with which the student is interviewing before his or her interview. "Chances are the company has a website where [the students] can find information." - - - - Contributing Writer Shannon Stephens The talk-back discussion because the people had to queue to had people the because their get to morning the in five at milk. rationalized meat or that took part after the play rep resented the perfect to occasion answer questions from audience the and see how some of the actors and crew took in all that the play was about. While some were trying to more find details out about the - revolu tion, others, Romanians espe were cially, testing the actors on their knowledge of the events. The actors and crew proved a strong background on the issue details more even out found and audi the in Romanians the from ence. - Students R 20 20 Mock Interview Day T Communist Dracula Pageant Dracula Communist The play has a well-defined On Thursday, October 23rd, local employers Students scheduled appointments with the David Pereira, managing partner at Modern "Students should come to an interview with repfinancial and alum SNHU a Clouser, Tim "I listen to how they answer a question, not Continued from page 19 ship and Securitate (the political police, similar to the Russian KGB) agents following the citi- and every step. each zen’s historical root as Romania's most gruesome years it presents and its liberation in a thorough manner, following the as events they happened, the and using officialthe transcriptsCeausescus' trial. The times from only gruesomenot were because were you sent to prison if you were heard making a joke about the regime or owning dollars or other foreign currency, but also a preview of what communism meant for Romanians: massive celebrations, dictatorship wor helped students refine their job interviewing skills Develop Career the interviewsin mock staging by ment Center. The goal of this event was to help students prepare for a real job interview future. in the CDC and came in professional interviews. dress They for each their had a door 30-minute session with an interviewer. Afterward, closed- they from the employers. tips and feedback received Woodmen, opened up his mock interviews with a brief overview of what will happen during the environ non-stressful a create to tried He session. giving by student the in confidence build and ment both positive and negative feedback. He questions asked that any employer would most ask. likely prepared answers for about common asked get likely most questions," would Students said Pereira. their education and experiences. event the at was Woodmen, Modern for resentative interview. an conduct to how learn to Pereira, with He said that he has learned to keep the conversa and trytion flowing to read the person. so much what their answer is," said Clouser. This - - - - The club is run like most The disconnect has "made to wants Day mend this dis Day Day commented on her Day has been president for Along with these challenges "The past is in the past," she past," the in is past "The about the play “Doctor Faustus” Faustus” “Doctor play the about she is performing for this year's Arts Festival. other clubs on campus and fea favorite part of the club stat over a year and a half and has faced many struggles and chal disconnect a with deal to has she that has grown between her and the Thedirector. disconnect has created a rift in the club that has left the running of the play and the rest of the club very much separate. it difficult to be part of Drama Club," said Gallagher. It "used much so not [but] family, a be to anymore." tures a president, vice-president, treasurer, and secretary. Where it differs is that it also features a director, costume chair, and hair chair, set chair, make-up and allows This chairs. advertisement the club to run more efficiently evenly. and distribute power ing that the club "gives [her] an excuse to be loud" and enjoys the immense opportunities the club offers. lenges in that time. She has to keep everyone happy and keep new students, who involved with are acting, involved not with the club. said. She wants every one in the say a have they that know to club and that they are all a vital part of the club. connect and hopes that all mem- all that hopes and connect bers of the whether club, acting or not, can come to problems. her with - -

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rama Club: Drama Club: Look A Deeper Clubs According to the SNHU The Drama Club is involved involved is Club Drama The The Drama Club puts on Erin Gallagher, a Drama Gallagher feels that the Its president, Victoria Day, in a lot more than just plays. It organizationbehind major the is the Arts Festival, a week long event that includes many artistic and theatrical events. These events include small perfor at least one semester. production Past productions have each been the "Wizard of Oz," "the Legend of "Arsenic and Old and Lace," "A Sleepy Hollow," Mid-summer Night's Dream." This semester, the production they have chosen is "Frumpled Fairy Tales." Club Member for three and years former vice-president, has been part of productions. many She of also has par these Drama Club's mission "add creativity is to to the and school" make the welcoming school to theater "more people." Erin believes that this is the Drama Club does things like why the Arts Festival. She is excited shares this idea. The job of the pro- to was said, she club, drama vide a "theatrical presence on campus." mances of plays and musicals including "RENT" and "Chi- cago." Other attractions include performances choral and musical and bands, local combos, jazz by the SNHU Chorus. ticipated in other productions for the Arts Festival and other campus events including Monologues. Vagina the website, website, the mission Drama Club of is to provide the the school and surrounding with area plays and entertainment. other artistic the OBSERVER

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - the OBSERVER Clubs Meryn Schraier, junior, said, "I feel great!," People are nervous about giving blood for "It doesn't hurt, most people think it will but Nicole Gauthier, senior and member of Phi Cross Red learnAmerican the about more To Danielle Kireyczyk, junior and president Kireyczyk has been a member of CAPE for Some activities hosted by CAPE include: "Upcoming events include midget comedian, E-mail CAPE to get more details at cape@ blood donations up into red blood platelets, cells, plasma, and cryoprecipatitated AHF (antihemo- philic factor). Once a blood donation has up to three lives. separated been it can help save gooda be to samari wanted "I blood. giving after blood." highly recommend giving tan. I would several reasons. Some are afraid of needles, while blood others worry and about the safety of giving blood. The American Red Cross and safe perfectly are assures procedures all that everyone that all blood is thoroughly tested before it is put into use. who those for adds then She Perry. said doesn't," it still be squeamish may or afraid, "Don't look at it, eat before hand." sure you and make OmegasuggestsPsi, ifthat before eat cannot you making a blood donation, drink orange juice to help the experience go smoothly. go to redcross.org. process, and the blood giving This event is one of CAPE one that is biggest events the event This both drinks games, rides, includes event The holds. music. great and alcoholic and non-alcoholic, live of CAPE enjoys her job very much. “I love the opportunity CAPE has given me from being able to work with agents and performersclassroom will never give someone that since opportu the said Kireyczyk. nity," three years and she has developed a love for her job and the members of her CAPE family team, and all the different ideas they "I gen love my erate," says Kireyczyk. "I think my life would be pretty boring and dull without CAPE." Bingo, game shows (Deal or No Deal), carnivals, trips abroad and off- Paint Greece, campus (Italy, balling, Blue Man Group), and comedians, bands, major concerts. Brad Williams," says Kireyczyk. "For the spring, we have booked comedian Amy As Anderson Hampshire." New Nashua, from and Printz Robbie will this Derose, artistMark acoustic solo a as well be a coffee house performance at Seattle’s best 22, 2009. on January throughout the day snhu.edu or stop by a meeting every Monday at ifChapter Pub Last the in 6pm are interested you in joining or learning more about the possibilities CAPE has to offer. - - - - - Shelly Petry Contributing Writer otolo IGC Hosts Blood Drive Opinion Editor Laura R 21 21 What? CAP E is On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, the Inter-Greek Red Cross workers filled the CorcoranRoom, The actual process ofabout process actual Thetakes blood giving KatiePerry, said out," pass don't people "Most website, Cross Red American the to According If you mention CAPE to a freshman or trans This student run organization committee is Katie Clark, senior and a former CAPE com- Council hosted an American Red Cross blood drive drive blood Cross Red American an hosted Council at Southern The New drive Hampshire University. Over p.m. 12-5 from Center Student the in held was members made donations. 80 SNHU community prepping potential student donors to give blood. The Last Chapter Pub filledwas with beds for stu dents who wanted to donate; and water bottles and bottles water and donate; to wanted who dents snacks for students to relax and enjoy after they made their donation. addi an for stay to asked were Donors minutes. 15 tional 30 minutes to make sure that they did not become lightheaded and pass out. executive board member of IGC and member of Phi Omega Psi. roughly 15 redcross.org, million units of blood are donated each year by close to 80 million donors. halfAbout of Red the from come donations these separatedthen is it collected, is blood After Cross. serve best to order in components different its into these breaks Cross Red The it. need who people the fer student, he or she might assume you mean the premier vacation destination CAPE is an organization Although true, at SNHU, in Massachusetts. known as the Coordinators of Activities and Pro gramming Events. CAPE SNHU. at life campus the enrich to designed provides social, recreational, educational, and cul tural programming for all SNHU students. They work with other clubs and organizations to make sure we students are entertained both on and off campus. mittee said member, "I think CAPE is really good. I think they have some really good ideas and fun things to Clark do." helped manage the music part of CAPE. "I just helped pick etc. I became out interested after freshman music, year when input, I emailed CAPE about this group Barefoot Truth come CT), and they’ve home (Norwich, from back last SNHUstock at played since...they year every up year". SNHUstock is a concert that takes place on the grassy knoll in front of Lincoln and Conway. - - -

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he following are some do's and don'ts

T If you are interested in joining the psychology club attend a Also, Also, the club discussed Relay for Life. Relay for Life is a walk Don'ts: Don't be late. in up; call to reschedule Don't not show an emergency. a resume that is more than Don't have one page. a "cutesy" email. Don't have Do dress professionally and come prepared with questions. generalDo practice answering questions experience and qualifications. about your good posture. Do be confident and have Do's: Most of the meeting was spent discussing the Psi Chi confer "There are about 20 people in the group, but some people can’t can’t people some but group, the in people 20 about are "There The meeting went quickly. The club presidents, Jacqueline The psychology club had their weekly meeting on Wednesday, of and Pereira: interviewing from Welch

meeting Wednesday at 2p.m. in Robert Frost 315. Frost in Robert at 2p.m. meeting Wednesday further in future meetings. chology club is talking about entering the relay, and will be discussed be will and relay, the entering about talking is club chology last year and is going to continue with it this year as well. The psy- awareness for cancer. Southern New Hampshire University joined in in joined University Hampshire New Southern cancer. for awareness that is run by the American Cancer Society about raising money and money raising about Society Cancer American the run is by that dents can pursue while working toward their degree. toward dents can pursue while working this event will get to learn about different projects psychology stu- decided to have all students speak. Psychology students who go to Chi Conference is held every year and this is the first yearthe club our advisor is on sabbatical right So now. the meetings will be dif ThePsi done. have informationthey the research conference, about the meetings together (with psychology club) this semester because for psychology students in the spring. Students will present at the ence. ence. Psi Chi is the national honor society for do psychology. “We ferent when he comes back," said Breault. This conference is held

make it due to work and classes," said Breault. and classes," it due to work make to host any upcoming events they wanted to schedule. to schedule. they wanted to host any upcoming events to certain allauthority tofigures, make sure thatwould they be able sor. Each member was assigned assigned to look up certain member was Each information,sor. talk Breault and held Angelathe meeting Jackson, along with their advi money for their club. ing events, most happening next semester, and fundraisers to raise agenda.Their agenda ofconsisted short few a upcom- about topics 315 and gathered their desks in to a small circle to discuss their November November 5. The group of about 10 people met in Robert Frost November - Phi Omega Psi Phi Omega 2008 November og Holiday Dog Are you ready Are you Join the Happy Birth Join Photo Provided by Jackie Dunn Photo Provided by Jackie some holiday cheer! some holiday day Visitors to spread day doesn't think so for the holidays? Drive. The 4th Drive. November event produced over and 71 approximately 50 pints donators of blood. IGC was ecstatic SNHU’s with involvement and the as Greek well. involvement IGC who those all thank to like would as well as time, their volunteered those who donated blood. One with and lives, three save can pint ofamount at gatheredthe blood the event, numerous people will changed. their lives have - - Phi Delta Beta Making a difference con members had the options to vol to options the had members unteer at the event or walk a three a walk or event the at unteer or milefive Although route. this event was not mandatory all six Greeks, organizations had for members participate. Earning money for the American Cancer Society, the Greek community while deed good a do to able was fun at the same time. having tinued to be a Greek theme with theme Greek a be to tinued the (IGC) Inter-Greek Council’s American Red Cross Blood - atie Perry K Contributing Writer 22 22

Making a Difference

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The sorority and fraternity On October 19th, the Photo courtesy of Katie Perry Katie of courtesy Photo pated in various games against each other, but in the end, the Greeks joined together to make a difference. SNHU sororities and fraternities and sororities SNHU joined together to in participate the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Hosted by the American Cancer the Society, walk was the ending of the Greek Games. Throughout the week, Greek members partici Saturday, Saturday, isitors

Thank you. we will also be sharing Ashley Burke Jackie Dunn Jackie Contributing Writer for more details. The the merrier! more, Center at 10:00 a.m. Fall Harvest Fall and sisters and share the joy!

A Sorority Success

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In addition to our customary presenta- If interested, please call Jackie Dunn at It doesn’t matter how old you nothing are—there’s like a little Fall Festival was a deliciously fun and crafty event that everyone everyone that event crafty and fun deliciously a was Festival Fall Students also joined in on the fun with the sisters of Phi Delta At the event were fall-themed activities and goodies including Fall was in the air on was October 28, when the sisters ofFall Phi Delta Clubs December 13th, tion to the Birthday residents and – a flower a birthday card to each resident who has a birthday during that month -- on Christmas cards with all the residents at Mt. Carmel Health Care meet Center. We at the 603-645-9608 or e-mail [email protected] sugar and homemade crafts to make your day brighter. brighter. day sugar your and homemade crafts to make enjoyed. enjoyed. It was a great opportunity for the sororities to bond and co-sponsor a fun event, and judging by its success, it will definitely be on their to-do list for next fall. Beta and painted their own pumpkins of for photos took ofKappaChi front fun, in crafty students the fall- a Halloween. For more picture frames. themed stage for personalized decorative caramel apple making, pumpkin painting, and fall Over frame 100 making. students came and enjoyed the sweet tastes of and thanks coconut to the sprinkles, sisters ofapples with nuts, caramel Phi Omega Psi. Beta, Phi Omega Psi and Kappa Chi co-sponsored a Fall Harvest at 3:30 PM in the Pub. event the OBSERVER

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Clubs uesday: hursday: Friday: Sunday: Monday: T Saturday: T Gallant Jen PrunierJen Landon Caitlin Scully Wednesday: DJ Grail All Day Zach Keating Zach Maryssa DeBritto 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.: - 5:00 P.M.: 4:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.: - 8:00 P.M.: 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.: - 9:00 P.M.: 7:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.: - 5:00 P.M.: 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.: 7:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.: 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.: 7:00 P.M. 12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.: - 1:30 P.M.: 12:30 P.M. 9:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.: P.M.: - 11:00 9:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.: - 11:00 P.M.: 9:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.: 12:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.: 8:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.: - 10:00 P.M.: 9:00 P.M. 5:30 A.M. - 7:30 A.M.: 5:30 A.M. - 7:30 6:30 A.M. - 7:30 A.M.: Nights with Jesse Lucas Nights with Jesse 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.: Brenna Heverly-Coulson on SNHU Channel 74 Malachi Parsons, Danielle Mott, Parsons, Malachi Radio SMU with Griffin Cordes Radio SMU with The Jay Bay Show with Jason Bays with Jason Show Bay The Jay The Jay Bay Show with Jason Bays with Jason Show Bay The Jay Dunkerley, and Stephen Pronovost Dunkerley, Mike, Mike, and Brian in the Afternoon Mike, Mike, Classic Rock Blocks with Tommy Doucette with Tommy Blocks Classic Rock Smash Mouth Sports with Andrew Van Ness Smash Mouth Sports Andrew Van with *All show times and DJ’s are subject to change. times and DJ’s *All show Fall Schedule Fall SNH U adio The Unexpected with Mattie, Chrispy, and The Boss. Chrispy, The Unexpected with Mattie, *Listen live online at radio.snhu.edu or on 1620 AM. Also AM. 1620 on or radio.snhu.edu at online live *Listen Level Level One with Corbin Bogert, Marek Rivero, Norah That’s That’s What She Said with Shawn Burnham and Mike Best of the Basement with Brittney Castello and David Sports Chatter with Mike Capalbo, Joe Vartanian and R - - 23 23 We We are also working with are We always ready to - wel nate. nate. the Manchester Young Profes- sional Network to develop the Star-up Challenge, a collabora New Southern with program tive Hampshire University center of entrepreneurship designed the next generation ofempower to - lead business and entrepreneurs informationmore about For ers. this contest, please visit http:// www.snhu.edu/7977.asp come motivated and students to join talented us. If anyone is interested, please contact lin.li@ snhu.edu ics can be improved to provide a better life of those less fortu ynn Lee L Contributing Writer Transition Currently, Currently, we are engaged with the capital program region regarding our food market economics project. assembling food baskets for the Through less fortunate during season, we holiday try to teach people in the community how econom- to help others reach SIFE's their with Consistent potential. full community service philosophy, "give me a fish and I eat for a day, teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime," the goal of SIFE inform,to simply not is students but to empower; help others to improve their - qual actually ity of life and standard of living through a better understanding of the opportunities provided through free enterprise. November 22, 2008 November 1 mile around SNHU campus - - - ONE item to donate to in Families

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tion. regional and national competi- and reports to the annual SIFE We We bring our projects results cial literacy, cial and literacy, business ethics. nomics, entrepreneurship, finan entrepreneurship, nomics, community community about market eco- tional programs to teach the on launching outreach - educa SNHU Chapter of focuses Chapter SIFE SNHU responsible business leaders. ing the skills to become socially their community while develop world world to make a difference in university university students around the organization that mobilizes November as college and university students university and college as opportunity they've been given dents is simple-to leverage the Black Friday? Discuss… Just Can We 2008 November Lincoln Laundry Room Don’t get Don’t me started on the So after about $7 what do my my clothes sopping wet. Yes, clothes should be they wet come out of when the washing machine, but sopping wet? don’t think I so. I wring out my shirts and jeans to find puddles, big puddles as a matter of fact, on the ground. Interesting; I’m going to need more money to dry them apparently. to just $2 almost takes It dryers. ofsemi-dryload a And laundry. no, I am not overloading those I laundry did I time Last suckers. put I dryer the find to back came two plus normalcycle drythe on extra cycles semi-dry. SEMI- DRY? They were in there for dryerother The hour! an almost I half filled hadmy clothes, oh what do sopping you know, wet still! Why you ask? The dryer timed down and spun but heat was apparently coming out. no Since I spent all the money on my card to do laundry and was too aggravated to hike up to the student center to put more on, I proceeded to trudge back to my townhouse. I have to show? Clean, but wet clothes that need to be hung all - Fab dry. to townhouse my over ulous. - - - - News Editor Ashley Manley Laundry at SNHU?!

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I have had a few bad encoun bad few a had have I I hate doing laundry and it to the Once I finally make Photo courtesy of snhu.edu of courtesy Photo ters with doing campus here at laundry Southern New on Hampshire University through really didn’t I here. years my out complain though because things can go wrong once and awhile. Well, now I’m something. going to say doing it now as a senior is even harder seeing as how I have no drag a pain to is It do it. to time my laundry down the walkway from my townhouse and flight lit dimly then sketchy, this down of stairs to the Cranmore. This basement flight of stairs of is the best hiding spot for ani mals to pop out when you least expect it especially since every stairs the down been have I time the light doesn’t even work. So laundryhuge a with come, I here bag at 10 PM, juggling my cell phone to light the way, praying what knows who or skunk a that doesn’t pops out of the ness. dark question, the ask laundryI room what is up with the washer and 1985? dryers from know, I don’t I pay to shove my clothes into the tiniest capacity I have ever seen a washing machine hold. Once the washer is done, I find - - 24 24 All construction projects When considering this expect to have heat in the new closest Academic to Center, east side drive entrance, by the first week of January,” stated Dave Trottier. will have their ups and downs, back be will things hopefully but to normal and well worth wait. the As far as I am concerned, as much of a pain has been, it has been the adequately traffic have will and workers by directed to be toughed out for as long as it right. to make it takes straps was once tion the of America. Our founda- idealistic society has now put a generous and disturbing in crack that very that is hope only My foundation. our present economic crisis will at least We call attention to this. don't need change; we need to our held have that things the find nation together since our incep- tion. lost have that We patriotic feeling, and our slowly been country separating into fac has getting and patriotic Being tions. behind our country has gotten us out of wars before, what's to it can't happen again?say change to our foundation, one must question: is that what our country really needs right now? The person that was willing to pick himself up by his boot - - - - eating Staff Writer Photo Editor Zack K Suzanne Lentell During this interesting Another candidate spoke The traffic had relocated to As for projected dates, “We deserves to experience. deserves to experience. election, I've heard both candidates talk about change. One candidate spoke of change Washington in as well as in Thesegoals two are eign policy. for clearly described in our Consti tution as Presidential that do not powers have to be checked of other levels by government. of changing the foundation of our country. He believes that if he implements his plans can he reshape our country. The problem with this candidate's plans is that most of them are domestic policy changes, domestic and policy decisions have to go through both houses of Congress. These changes will not look the same after a through trip Capitol Hill, superma jority or not. the other side of the street. The sidewalk had also been an issue but will be repaired as soon as the area of regarding the the construction sewage complete. line Students is are con cerned about water shutoff but ifregarding given be shall notice and when the shutoff will occur Theconstruc - long. how for and be would they thought team tion shutting without away get to able off the but water, it will only be a temporary inconvenience ifanything. ------he Negative and Unforeseen and he Negative elieve In? Can Believe Change We

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I had another informal inter informal another had I Opinion on a different level than other countries worldwide, not juggernauta ofhave we because just which Armyan economy an and still rivals the best in the world. It is because America has always held itself to loftier goals than hold our freedom others. We in such esteem that we are willing Freedom it. attain others help to is a precious gift that everyone being led by a very unpopular president, sometimes we forget what should be important us. People to are so quick to call George Bush an 'idiot', but how well could you have reacted to an event such as 9-11 less than nine months into your dency? That will continue event presi to shape our country's foreign and domestic policy for the rest of our lifetimes. structionofat buildings new the excavation Corners Four SNHU. is working for Opechee Con struction to excavate a ten foot both for line sewage the for hole the New Dining Hall and Aca- demic Center. minutes minutes to get from one end of North River Road to the other? It can be blamed on the con view with Dave Trottier, oversee Trottier, Dave with view ofmanager project ing Opechee Construction, and he noted that he is pleased with how the proj ect is coming together so far. the OBSERVER

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - Aimee Sincerely, Sincerely, the OBSERVER My advice: seek psychiatric If you have any real ques In my opinion, the RA must must RA the opinion, my In No offense to all the RA's Opinion of your problems are of to no interest to little anyone around it you. is Now, not because they rather but you, about care not do because you are making this all up. help as soon as possible. appropriate- age dress Please P.S. to see that. no one wants tions that answered, you please would queries send to askaimee.observer@ like your gmail.com or drop them off at the OBSERVER office located in Stark Hall. guessed a RA, you are absolutely absolutely are you RA, a guessed correct. We got told that it was past quiet hours and our music should be turned down. have been watching their watch, while standing outside my place just waiting for it to turn 1am. Being a poor college student, it is tough to pay for a taxi, cover and then a return drinks, charge, taxi. So enjoying oneselfcampus is difficult. That is off why campus. on stay to decided all we But next time we might change our minds. and RD's, I know you are doing your job, but have to cut us some slack. honestly The you rules are harsh enough on this campus, you don't need to bust our chops every second. I give you guys all credit, being a RA or RD is a tough job, you get a lot of crap from residents when to job, do your actually have you but I know when you become a senior and you are in my shoes, you probably will feel the way I felt at 11:07pm. - - - otolo Opinion Editor Laura R There is no way RA's could Later on that night, at my Anyway, Anyway, please help me. Sincerely Troubled put You far too much value Take another deep breath; ing outside the door. They were asked why they were knocking, and they replied by noting that gamesdrinking being heard they Beer Pong. i.e. played, assume there where games being drinking played at all. The music was loud and there was laughter in the air, but yet you could hear outside the ment apart a ping pong off thrown now, on Come cups? ball being that is ridiculous! I just the RA's had think to fill a quota for that night, and decided to bust a party legal that was eyes. in my all decided We to cooperate and the building. leave own apartment, where again my roommates and I are above the the keep to decided we ofage21, offew A going. night senior our for us join to decided classmates a couple of drinks. We had the music going, we were enjoying some laughs and at 1:01am (NO LIE), we heard a knock on the door, guess who it was? If you and there are two RA's stand able. I just need someone to care. very are I You care. you that know caring. Or at least I Please think show so. me the light. Oh, I thank you from the depths of heart….my Dear Sincerely Troubled, in these hallucinations. Take a deep breath, and try to realize that the duck is simply a meta- phor for something much more com- to inability your significant: love. municate now try to understand that all age. age. It makes me feel comfort - - - 25 25 usting Parties:Busting WhatKill! a Buzz Want Want to know something My father is both - physi I have this horrible feeling Sometimes I miss being a For For example…October 31, We were all enjoying our be close to me. I can't bear the thought of playing in the grass, or going to feed the chickens. I I'm trapped. feel like cally and verbally abusive to our hermit crabs. I would sit alone It isn't their room and cry. in my fault that they grow out of their shells. that people might be watching I mean, me. I'm not going to lie, so some- I I know am attractive, pretend I alone, am I when times so shoot, photo a for posing I'm I will look attractive just in case there is someone I can't see. child, so I will dress in entirely inappropriate clothing for my that really gets to me and prob ably gets to a lot other people? - knock come RD's or RA's When ing before quite hours! How are any seniors suppose to if campus, on year senior their it enjoy only lasts an hour? 2008 I attended a gathering in Conway Hall, and at approxi mately 11:07pm, I was forced to leave the facility and go for home. situation this at look just Let's yes Oh I? second…Wherewas a in a wet dormitory. How old am I? 22 years old. How old where the residents in the apartment? They were all above the age of 21, so by the rule book it makes the apartment a wet apartment. Was there anyone under There was no one under the age 21? already or seniors all was of it 21, graduated SNHU students. selves and sharing our memories memories our sharing and selves of we and far, so year senior our heard a knock on the door 11:00pm, at Two hours BEFORE quiet hours. The door opens - Thank you, Aimee Terravechia Black Friday Madness Friday Black erravechia Staff Writer Caitlin Murphy Entertainment Editor Aimee T Ask Aimee Black Friday?

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the duck coming. Ever since I have been afraid to love and let others let and love to afraid been have I since Ever coming. duck the It was that day, that moment that changed my life forever. I never saw saw never I forever. life my changed that moment that day, that was It typed. But I need something. Or someone. typed. But I need something. direction in life. I reject religion because I don't want to be stereo- selfgooda down me lead to someone need just I God, humiliation. I need help. Please. I Please. I feel need like I help. am drowning in a pit of sorrow and that you write to my column to get help. column to get write to my help. that you only a Please, do joke. not take it seriously- but if I you do, suggest

and toughen up, because there’s no crying Friday. on Black because there’s and toughen up, and put your game face on. So rise and shine, prepare to wait in line, line, in wait to prepare shine, and rise So on. face game your put and been done before, on Black Friday. Friday. on Black been done before, grandmothers fightingover the all last Tickle because Me it’s Elmo, here, here, try going to the outlets. Don’t be surprised if you see two cute and fun: it’s serious business. serious business. cute and fun: it’s shopping takes on a new meaning. Going to the mall is no longer ica! It is only the biggest shopping day of the entire year, a day when day a ofyear, entire day biggestshoppingthe the only is It ica! Southern Southern New Hampshire Univ. 10/21/2008 VERI030019 2008 November eview 2 NY010440B 6 x 5 Fortunately, Fortunately, the Ray’s Carlos Pena was able In the beginning of the 2007-2008 season, if World ever first their made Rays Bay Tampa The being rained shortened). to knock Upton B.J. home to postpone the game. deal the seal to enough be wouldn’t still it However, as the Phillies Game won 5 by a score of 4-3 when play resumed two days later Series winning and hoist the the Trophy World for the world to see. The Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels was awarded the 2.77 a goingwith while 1-0 MVP Series World 2008 Series. starts in the World ERA in two Bay you the Rays picked to Tampa go to the World Series the Vegas odds would have been 100 to 1. No team has ever gone from being the worst team in baseball one year to Champions World the next. However, against all odds, last year’s Tampa Bay Devil-Rays, dropped the “Devil” from their name which the American League East Division and won is one of the toughest divisions in baseball. After that feat, they on went to defeat the Chicago White the to ticket their clinch to Sox Red Boston and Sox Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. World Series appearance in their for advantage field home had Rays first Bay Tampa ever play. post season the series thanks to the American League winning the All Star Game at Yankee Stadium against the National League. - Staff Writer Dan Parsons do/drm BHEDGES World Series 2008 R Series 2008 World 26 Become Become a fan! 26 aka Jamie, Verizon Wireless We’re on facebook! We’re Search “Verizon Wireless Careers”. Careers”. Wireless “Verizon Search [ Already my accomplishments have been rewarded – I continue to learn and ] grow! ALLOY ALLOY MEDIA & MARKETING You’re working hard to get that years college of almost degree and You’re time it’s Your to reap its rewards. education are the perfect foundation for a in Wireless high-growth opportunityour Retail Verizon with Leadership (RLDP). Development Program If you want to hone and develop your business skills, our dynamic RLDP can launch you from where you are today into a leadership role in time. record Consider your future with a company that values the skills you bring and the work you put in. ready to take If charge you’re of your log future, on to vzwrldp.com to learn more about our dynamic help Wireless you What launch Retail are you Leadership waiting Verizon Development Program. for? Let the career of your dreams today. opportunitieshave We available locations at several for our: Retail (RLDP) Leadership Program Development At Verizon Wireless, I Wireless, get to take Verizon the At skills I already have and build upon them through a variety of training that programs help me my grow career. Careers For Everything You Are You Everything Careers For www.vzwrldp.com is Wireless an equal Verizon opportunity employer m/f/d/v. The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa With only one game left to win, Game 5 The Philadelphia Phillies took Game After Game 2, the Series World headed to quick quick study ons. Theyons. took Game 3 by a slim one run and runsten in for rout exploded 10-2 then their in Game 4. turned into an odd twist of events when the first for time in Major League Baseball history suspended was game elimination Series World a due to rain. There were many controversies over the ordeal, because if the of top Rays the sixth in gamethe the tie had to able been not the suspended, gamewas the before just inning Phillies by the rule book would have won the Selig Bud commissioner (although Series World ended have would game the reportsthat denied Bay Bay Rays 4 games to 1 to win World their first 29th. October Series since 1980 on Wednesday 1 thanks to a two run home run offof the Chase Utley bat at Tropicana Field. The Rays fought back in Game 2 to close game 4-2 while tying the series 1-1 winning in the another process. Philadelphia to play the next three games. If the Phillies could win the next three games at home, they would avoid a trip back to Florida and become the 2008 World Series Champi - -

What impressed me the most the me impressed What I worked all week with col- I was fortunate to be in lege students, old, were they felt young All of color. people and part of something much larger than one person, one country. All worked hard together and helped push the tide in a new direction. a was ofvalidation I how feel in a statement repeated during the week; "College students are col ened faith in the future. ened faith in the future. orblind." In that statement can be found the nuance of history played out. The details of ideals recompense in a worldwide attitude adjustment reconciling a troubled past with a present in difficult hope for the future of this country and the Can! world. We Yes Peace! attendance for the Michael visits J of Fox, Sena- NY Shaheen, Jeanne Elect NH Senator tor Hillary Clinton, and Granny D (98 years young). All touched upon the new direction, change we need, and optimism for the future if we come together and work hard. However, it was on the final week culminatingthe election in from which I drew inspiration, hope and strength Philadelphia Phillies celebrating their win Philadelphia Phillies celebrating - - - en Pothier Staff Writer K es We Can es We

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Southern New Hampshire Opinion & Sports Opinion Rejected were those who use who those were Rejected the OBSERVER labels to separate and divide; that divide; and separate to labels exaggerate difference and indif University University has been fortunate in the recent past to serve as a crossroads for visits by politicians, authors, celebrities Rock and the Vote enthusiasts. The visits act as marking posts in the nuance of history played During out. this time a of revolution ideas occurred and the senti ments expressed by our visitors are part of the canon of a new direction for our country. On November Tuesday 11th, a tidal wave of measured feelings thoughts, and emotion President elect carried Barack Hussein Obama and this country historic in moment a that was cel- was It world. the around ebrated - vol spoke it but moment, a only umes. ference to problems that all face Americans and the World Global in which we live; of those but mantra fear a pushed who that felt who those faith; claimed Americans are great by right birth- alone; those who of socialization in billions spend would corporate America but label fol lowers of the new direction as socialists.

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - the OBSERVER Paulson Edum Paulson Please turn to page 28 Sports They kicked off the NE-10 quarterfinal round, but then tied #3 Franklin Pierce in the semi finals on November 5th. They kick penalty a in eliminated were tiebreaker, but later found out that FPU played with an ineligi- SNHU so game, the in player ble earned a trip to the champion schools schools and finished the regu lar season with an ofshare a earning record, 13-2-3 impressive crown season regular NE-10 the with a 9-1-3 league mark. More importantly, the Penmen had a shot at playing for first SNHU’s national title since 1989. Soccer tournament with a Men’s 1-0 win over Assumption in the - - - ike Capalbo Mike Clubs & Orgs Editor NE-10 Champs Penmen Crowned Penmen

Just Just one year ago, the team The Penmen rank No. 13 After defeating Le Moyne day day November 8th, the SNHU Men’s Soccer are Northeast-10 was it that hope with champions just the start of good things to come. suffered their ofmany before since season the first sub-.500 players were born. This season, Hub Marc coach head new with bard, the Penmen ceeded in have restoring glory to the suc program, and they have done it with a new sense of confidence and a winning attitude. nationally among Division II Athletics SNHU of courtesy Photo 1-0 in the NE-10 Championship NE-10 the in 1-0 game on Larkin Field on Satur - - - 27 27 Please turn to page 28 The Penmen have started Junior Junior Kelly Coder, who would would score his second goal of the game on an empty net with twenty four seconds left to put up 2-0. the Penmen the season off on the right track and look to continue their - win ning ways. The return Penmen to regular will season action in their home opener Thursday November 20 as they take on Assumption College at the Ice Den. all success of this Penmen team could prove to rely heavily on his performance. Alachua, From Florida, the 6-6 startedVejraska in all but five games as a fresh man under Spirou, 7.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per averaging game. Moreover, he became few a with a winter last favorite fan and dazzling it dunks, is clear he possesses a very balanced reper toire of skills in his natural feel for the game. transferred from New England College after his freshman year, is also likely to stepstarter’s role into after the coming offseason. last Spirou for bench the The 6-7 big man is not as much as an offensive force as Carey was, but he is still formidable in fact, In glass. the on and post the he scored 19 points (including four three-pointers) in last year’s the starting lineup and the over Harris Severs Continuing Writer Continuing Writer Michael Ghika The Penmen fought off Meanwhile, Meanwhile, sophomore Senior captains Troy Bowen Bowen Senior captains Troy 1-0 lead throughout the game. Brooks turned 32 away shots en route to his first career shutout. some key penalty kills Golden Bears had opportunities as the on the power play to score and tie the game, but never did. The game to prove would be a battle of special teams as there were a number of on penalties both sides. called With the game winding down DiBartolomeo and Gerald Carter return to the starting lineup for Spirou. Both young men have something to prove if team’s the this Bowen, glory. squad to return hopes to premier shooter and three-point threat, averaged 12.5 points per game and was the only Penmen player to start every 2007-08. Carter, a game gifted athlete, in averaged 12.4 points per game while logging than more any of his minutes teammates last winter. Cory Vejraska also returns to season’s season’s team still resembles a promising young group of - play ers – so promising, in fact, that the Penmen enter the ranked eighth (of season fifteen teams) in the coaches’ poll. The 2008- 09 roster returns from ten last year’s players team that finished 12-16. - - - For a Big Season For in Season Opener

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(8.7) per game last season, this in points (16.8) and rebounds Sam Carey, who led the team Sam Carey to graduation." losing our All-conference player year," year," Spirou said, "even despite will improve in many areas this NE-10. what it takes in the competitive whether or not the Penmen have have Penmen the not or whether The only question remains is to Bryant in last year’s bracket. especially after a first-round loss Northeast-10 tournament berth, love love to lead his team to another tenure tenure at the university, would has just four losing seasons in his in seasons losing four just has upcoming winter. Spirou, who the magic of the program this Penmen, Penmen, seems poised to regain 24th season at the helm of the Stan Spirou, now entering his Men’s Men’s Basketball head coach - - 2008 November The Penman earned top seed seed top earned Penman The season,” said Edum. “He gave us gave “He Edum. said season,” confidence that didn’twe have last season and made us believe in each other and play for the team.” in the East Region of the 2008 NCAA Division II Champion the Penmen Unfortunately, ship. fourth-ranked to exit early an had UMass Lowell, who scored two goals in the first half goalloan held and SNHU’s 2-1. win to on was scored by Paulson Edum. successful their end Penmen The season at 15-3-4, and have a lot to celebrate after capturing the 2008 NE-10 crown. SNHU was making its 14th NCAA Tourna ment appearance and first since 2006. snhupenmen.com - - Univ. of Univ. Haven New Women’s Basketball vs. uesday, December 9, 2008 uesday, – 5:30 PM in the Fieldhouse – 5:30 PM in the Fieldhouse – 7:30 PM in the – 3:30 PM in the Fieldhouse – 3:30 PM in the – 1:30 PM in the Fieldhouse – 1:30 PM in the For more information please visit T Sunday, November 30, 2008 30, November Sunday, Men’s Basketball vs. Stonehill College Women’s Basketball vs. Stonehill College Men’s Basketball vs. Univ. of New Haven The team spends most of “Coach Hubbard is the big Compiled by: Stephanie Belida new players into a family. into a family. new players their time together and created ten team “themes,” playing including for each other, accountable for each other, being and always putting the team He also first. held one-on-one meetings with each player before the season to diagnose any possible problems, and it is there where Edum expressed his concerns about not playing his position. Hubbard put him back natural at striker and the move has cer tainly paid off. resto- Hubbard’s ration of greatness to the team of Coach NE-10 him the earned Year. gest reason for our success this

- Photo courtesy of SNHU Athletics SNHU of courtesy Photo - - - pcoming Home Sports Home Upcoming Action 28 28 – 1:30 PM in the Fieldhouse – 1:30 PM in the Fieldhouse – 3:30 PM in the hursday, November 20, 2008 November hursday, -2:00 PM at the Ice Den Arena Den Ice the PM at -2:00 Saturday, November 22, 2008 November Saturday, Saturday, November 29, 2008 November Saturday, Hockey vs. Assumption College College Assumption vs. Hockey – 7:30 PM at the Ice Den Arena Den Ice the – 7:30 PM at – 4:00 PM at the Ice Den Arena Den Ice the – 4:00 PM at T Men’s Basketball vs. Bentley Univ. Hockey vs. Johnson & Wales Univ. Hockey vs. U Mass Boston (Pal Cup) Women’s Basketball vs. Bentley Univ. “My personal goals According to Edum, to According Edum struggled in his first have have merged with the team goals this season,” said Edum. “It’s a special thing.” A political science major, he has loved every minute of his SNHU experience, specifically the student- relationship teacher most of the suc team’s cess this season can be attributed to the teach ings of new head coach Marc Hubbard. Hub bard has brought a new attitude to the team and has helped turn a team of 13 returners and 11 thing he is very grateful for. thing he is very grateful for. season, scoring just two goals, but his lack of success can be attributed to not natural position. playing Playing out of his position prevented Edum from developing the sense of confidence he needed, and when he moved to striker this he broke season, out. Edum has even experienced brief fame around video ofcampus for a YouTube his long-range bicycle kick on Oct. 14 against Franklin Pierce has had almost 3,000 hits. which him for the 2007 season, some - - SNHU - NE-10 Champs SNHU - NE-10 Forwards Paulson Edum and Edum Paulson Forwards in his first season Schippers, of Co-Player received Edum Just Just like the team, Edum But regardless of the com Continued from page 27 ship en route to becoming the NE-10 champions. goalkeeper and Schippers Adrian Sean Lambert have shined this season, as they are amongst the league leaders at their positions. Edum and Schippers have led a relentless this attack season with Lambertand goals8 far, so each has recorded a sensational shutouts. 11 with the Penmen after two seasons at Springfield College, had a brilliant 8 goal, 6 assist season that earned him NE-10 Player of the Schippers Year. was also named NE-10 Player twice this season. Week of the the Week honors and made the NE-10 Weekly Honor Roll this season. Lambert received NE-10 Goalkeeper of the the Week award three times this season, named NE-10 and Goal he was has enjoyed a breakout paign cam- after season. Edum came to struggling SNHU from Calabar, Nigeria, where he last attended the ofUniversity Cala- bar. Former head coach Dave Anderson traveled to Nigeria to watch Edum play and recruited keeper ofkeeper the Year. effort during each practice and game to be successful, and we feel that we have the personnel Spirou. says to do so," petition, each year brings new expectations and new hope for Spirou’s Penmen. This squad is year’s anchored by a pair of on click to look will who seniors all cylinders with a young core that has potential and is capable of performing. ------

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SNHU Men’s Basketball Basketball Men’s SNHU Sports As always, Spirou and his "This is a very competitive Spirou also has three return three has also Spirou Spirou and his staff also rounded is roster the Finally, quickness team overall "Our the OBSERVER Continued from page 27 players will have to go up against up go to have will players a grueling Northeast-10 - sched ule, especially given that the the fact second-largest sion II conference in - Divi the coun player 15 full a takes it and league pressure," adds Spirou. "We also adds Spirou. pressure," "We feel that our depth will be asset that will an allow us to hope some teams." down fully wear try boasts powerhouses such as Bentley, Merrimack, Assump- tion, and Stonehill. The cross- town rival St. Anselm enter Hawks the season ranked fifth in visit they and poll, preseason the the SNHU Fieldhouse for a big game 6. on January season finale, and com- scoring from Coder would consistent plement the offensive Penmen’s perimeter game perfectly. recruited three new freshmen, as freshmen, new recruitedthree Stream, (Valley Matthews Marcus (Upper Morgan-Green Josh NY), MD), Marlboro, and Lucas Cro out by two transfer Stephen students, Wood and Alex Car should improve, thereby allow ing seniors in LJ Hunter, Darnell Hunter, LJ in seniors ing who DiIeso, William and Wilson, all will serve in bench roles this Sophomores Roman year. James and Tory Stapleton also look to play a role off the bench, while junior Demetrius Jackson and Hunter both are trying to earn time as the starting point guard. teau (Rochester, NH) are eager to make strong first impressions staff coaching the well among as faithful. as the Penmen mona. Stephen Wood, a junior from South Jamaica NY, appeared Queens, in three last year at games Duquesne University while Alex Carmona, a sopho more guard from Miami, is transfer a student from Webber International. ing us to extend our defensive

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29 Photo Courtesy of ESPN.com of Courtesy Photo Alabama (10-0) – The Crimson Tide are continuing their dominance after a big win against LSU. Texas Texas Tech (10-0) – The Red Raiders are still chasing those boys in ‘Bama, but they continue to margin average an by winning lately, good awful looking been have boys Gator Them – (8-1) Florida Texas (9-1) – The Longhorns seem to be back on track after that last second loss to Texas Tech. Bradford Sam Quarterback title. 12 Big a at shot legitimate a have still Sooners The (8-1) Oklahoma USC (8-1) – USC continues to pound their relatively weak Pac-10 schedule. Quarterback Mark and they hope Iowa, State is still reeling from their loss against Big 10 rival – Penn (9-1) State Penn Utah (10-0) Utah is still one of the last undefeated teams in the BCS. With one last tough game Bron The games. nine through WAC the in undefeated again once is State Boise – (9-0) State Boise Ohio State (8-2) – The Ohio State University rounds out the top ten as the only team with two Quarterback John Parker Wilson and running to Glen run Coffee are Parker continuing back Quarterback John this offense effi ciently. ciently. Their run to a national title bid is ridden with tough matchups like Mississippi State, Auburn, and Florida in the SEC title game. show their dominance in the Big 12. After huge wins against and Texas Oklahoma State, quarterback Graham Harrell and Michael Crabtree wide look receiver to continue their Heisman bids all to the way a National Championship. The Sooners from Oklahoma still lay ahead of as Tech, well as a matchup against Missouri in the Big 12 championship. Harvin Percy receiver runningback/wide and Tebow Tim quarterback winning Heisman of points. 40+ have been running this offense to perfection. The Gators are hoping for Alabama to win out so they a have shot at a number 1 team. If the Gators can win against South Carolina, Florida State, and Ala at a National Championship. a chance bama; they will have bowl major a make should Horns the quickly, fading are hopes championship national their though Even their opponents next (Kansasgame. two over Quarterback looks and Colt Texas to McCoy lead Texas A&M) to finish off his stellar season strong. and games two Ifthose wins Oklahoma State. Oklahoma as well as Tech Texas against day huge a needs in a the Big legitimate claim 12 to title a game,National beats Missouri Champi- they impressively have onship bid. Sanchez seems to have his offense in control, and the have their Trojans eyes set on a Rose Bowl bid. games With their toughest against no problem winning Stanford and UCLA, Southern Cal should have the winner ofout and playing the Big 10 in Pasadena. to Nittany Lions rebound still and look still strong, compete for but the Paterno’s conference title. Joe with a tough game State still has plenty of against Michigan State left Penn to do. work the Utes look to run has been Quarterback Brian Johnson the table. BYU, rival against Mountain West 2000 yards already for the season. in complete control with a 139.7 passer rating and over cos still tough have conference matchups against Nevada and Fresno State. The boys from the smurf turf on their way. they are well and are looking for yet another conference title, losses. Quarterback PryorTerrelle and running been have back runningChris other-worldly Wells the offense. Buckeye’s They will need some teams to lose as well as wins against Illinois and Michigan to a shot at a Big 10 title. have -

The Denver Nuggets have It is still early, so it is asso have have that many options at that three first the Through position. games with A.I., Detroit lost the firsttwo but put itall together 100- winning Sacramento against 92. Iverson was three rebounds and one assist shy from a triple double. faired well with Billups winning their first three games, includ unknown which team won this it trade; looks however like both early this from benefit will teams season trade. ing a big win against the Dallas Mavericks. Billups has well dishing the done ball off to his team mates, including Carmelo Anthony who will be looked at to carry the team, once again. Sports Editor Nick T

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best in recent years. summers seems to be one ofone be to seems the summers agent class for both of these ing in 2009 or 2010. The free potential big summer of spend- year, year, freeing up cap room for a off the books at the end of this salary relief as Iverson will come reliefsalarywill Iverson as Billups and they will also get Iverson Iverson is a better player than a win-win situation considering

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NFC WEST Cardinals – 6-3* - The Cardinals are three games over .500 for the first time in more looking is season the ofand losers straight, are six Niners The - 2-7* – 49ers Seahawks – 2-7* - In Mike Holmgren’s final year the Hawks have had nothing by fluke a was Dallas against win upset their that showed Rams The - 2-7* – Rams Buccaneers – 6-3* - The offense was ignited by the return of Jeff Garcia to QB, Falcons – 6-3* - Matt “Matty Ice” Ryan has led this young team to four wins in Saints – 4-5* - Drew Brees leads an offense first in the league in yards per game Photo Courtesy of Yahoo Sports Yahoo of Courtesy Photo 20 years. With absolutely no competition playing in one of the NFL’s worst divisions, divisions, ofone worst in playing competition no absolutely With years. 20 NFL’s the the Cardinals have all but clinched the NFC West. The offense is the a rebirthis third enjoying (19 TD) as the with Kurtleague, the best Warner WR duo in the best in league in Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. Their defense Next is also improving. @PHI three games: @SEA, NYG, point this at but Singletary, Mike in coach head new a have They week. the by hopeless can only look to build for the future, and maybe take second place a weak division. @BUF Next three games: STL, @DAL, to be excited about, and the absence of quarterback Matt Hasselbeck doesn’t help. Running back Julius Jones has been the only bright spot as the once stout defense is ARI, games: three Next season. the to finish long a be will It worst. league’s the among @DAL WAS, both on league the in three bottom the in rank They badly. games three last their losing sides of the ball, and until returnsSteven Jackson they nothing have going for them. CHI, MIA Next three games: @SF, another long year in St. Louis. It’s sively-sound brand ofper brand points lowest sively-sound second the allowed has Thedefense football. game (14.8), while the DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart combination is top ten in rushing. They three won straight have after a beating against Bay Week Tampa 6, and if they continue to play as they have this division is theirs to lose. Next three @GB @ATL, games: DET, but the team has not been able to Kansas findto consistentlost nearly success. After week anext the pairand of shambles, in team Dallas winsa they to game close a lost ppg, 16.3 just allowing league, the in defense best seventh the have they However, City. and Garcia has passed for over 876 yards (93% QB rating) in the past three games. They a have good shot at a wildcard spot or more. Next three games: @DET, MIN, NO their last five games, and the rushing attackreceiv top led byleague’s the among be Michaelto continues “thealso White Roddy Burner” league. the Turnerin second is ers. The defense has improved, allowing 19.3 ppg. A tough schedule lies ahead but goingare they anytime fade to like look doesn’t it and loser a be to refuse Falcons the CAR, @SD soon. Next three games: DEN, (416.2) and passing ypg (325.7) but because of a poor defense lost have oftwo their ofone offenses with best the Even CAR). (ATL, division the in both games, three last to need Theyalso if improve. chance a have can’t defense the won’t they league the in up. coming games South NFC consecutive with chance, a have to games divisional win @TB GB, Next three games: @KC, 30 30 - - - - - ike Capalbo Mike Clubs & Orgs Editor pdate: NFC pdate: NFL U

NFC SOUTH defen ofa control play they have as division Panthers Thisthe - 7-2* – Panthers Lions – 0-9* - It doesn’t look like a hopeless season will get any less hopeless. The hopeless. less any get will season hopeless a like look doesn’t It - 0-9* – Lions Packers Packers – 4-5* - A tough loss to the Vikings put them below .500, but their Bears – 5-4* - No one could have predicted the offense Bear’s would be better H NFC NORT Vikings – 5-4* - The Vikings made a statement beating 10, the in Packers Week Eagles – 5-4* - Before a tough loss to the Giants on Sunday night the Eagles had Eagles the night Sunday on Giants the to loss tough a Before - 5-4* – Eagles Cowboys Cowboys – 5-4* - The immense Cowboy’s level of talent has failed to translate Redskins Redskins – 6-3* - The team that most predicted to be the odd man out have a NFC EAST team every defeated have and critics any silenced have Giants The - 8-1* – Giants

A couple of teams have emerged as favorites while some teams that struggled Sports defense is last in the league and is giving up over 400 yards per game. Dante Culpepdefense is last in up the over league and is giving ing them to 26.3 points per game, and Ryan Grant is starting to run at full speed. If their defense can buckle down and keep them in games, they still have a shot at the CAR Next three games:division. CHI, @NO, look just probably is team the point this at but QB, at Orlovsky Dan replaced has per TEN in the draft. Next three games: to their #1 pick @CAR, TB, ing forward schedule has not been friendly. Aaron schedule has Rodgers is not adapting been well to friendly. his new role, lead than the defense, but the Bears have scored the third most points in the league behind league the in points most third the scored have Bears the but defense, the than Kyle Orton (now injured). The defense has caused the team to lose most close of games. Unless they start their winning consistently they will not be able to take the division or earn a wildcard. They go on the road the including next two three weeks, @STL, @MIN Next three games: @GB, games. divisional key and after a miserable start they are stringing wins together and are looking more and more like the Adrian favorite. Peterson leads the league in rushing (1,015 yards) and ignites the offense while the defense makes plays every game against the (third run). If in the they can league continue to beat their division it is theirs to win. Next CHI @JAX, three games: @TB, been putting it all together with three straight wins. The reason they are in the bottom the in are they reason The wins. straight three with together all it putting been of the division is because they are winless against the division (0-3), and that could keep them from the with However, playoffs. Brian getting Westbrook healthier and wildcard a for Cowboys the battle should they rhythm, his finding McNabb Donovan ARI @BAL, spot. Next three games: @CIN, dive, as Brad Johnson struggled mightily, losing all three ofthree all losing now struggled Theyhave Johnson Brad as starts. mightily, his dive, for looking week bye a after Washington to head they and Bollinger, Brooks to moved their first On win aRomo. without note positive the defense has started towell play SEA SF, as a unit. Next three games: @WAS, to team success this season. The injury to Tony Romo has sent the team into a nose Romo to this team success season. The injury to Tony hold on second place thanks to the struggles of their division foes. However, they still cannot manage consistent success, taking a 23-6 beating 9 Week and from an upset the at home Steelers to the Rams in in 6. Week The defense is stout (fourth fewest points allowed/yards per game) and Clinton Portis, second in rushing, leads @SEA, NYG Next three games: DAL, the offense. in the best division in football (3-0 NFC East). The “three-headed monster” led by Brandon Jacobs (806 yards, 9 TD) is the best running game in the NFL and with a stingy defense allowing the third lowest yards per game (260.4). They to had continue They all. them big passed and @PHI) tests DAL, (@PIT, weeks consecutive three be the in sure the favorite and division with the Titans are considered the best in the @ARI, @WAS Next three games: BAL, league. the OBSERVER early are climbing in the standings. We continue to break season down goes the along, action with as analysis for the all 32 teams. *standings 11) and statistics 10 (Nov. Week through

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AFC WEST apartfalling ofbeen as has Denver - 5-4* – Broncos embarrassed They were late. Chargers – 4-5* - The was AFC once West a competitive division, but a now it’s againstRaiders - 2-7* - Oakland has not been the same since the 2002 Superbowl much isn’t Thigpenthere but Tyler in quarterback new a have They - 1-8* - Chiefs Browns Browns – 3-6* - The Browns are struggling on offense, but Brady Quinn got his Bengals –1-8* congratulations - Well to the Bengals for winning their first game. AFC SOUTH are They now. right correct everything doing is franchise Titans The - 9-0* - Titans Colts – 5-4* - A big win against the Steelers put the Colts back on track, at least are just under .500. – They4-5* - Jaguars Jacksonville need to go to back the Jags are – probably 3-6* - not goingThe Texans Texans to a make run at the playoffs, Photo Courtesy of NFL.com of Courtesy Photo by the Patriots on national television and barely pulled offpulled barely and television national on Cleveland againstthe win Patriots a the by Browns. Their running backs can’t stay healthy and Jay Cutler can only do so much. They still lead the division, but who knows for Next how three long. games: @ ATL, @NYG OAK, battle of who can stay above .500. The Chargers are closing in on the Broncos, with of level the and talent KansasCity over win huge a With them. between game one just they have, only it’s a matter of time before they take over the top spot ATL in IND, the Next three games: @ PIT, West. picks draft smart make or happy players keep to seem can’t they then Since Bay. Tampa Russell, Jamarcus with healthy stay can’t team The future. the for them benefit will that Darren McFadden and Michael Huff being out for who knows how Theirlong. best Next future. the for smart move a make finally and pick draft early an capture to is bet KC three games: @ MIA, @ DEN, stay can’t back running their as year this together it have don’t They team. this for hope They team. their hurting really is which suspended being ofand out headlines negative year’s this Hopefully shot. probably is morale their so Diego, San to heartbreaker a lost @ OAK BUF, three games: Next draft treats them well. NO, first start on the first Thursday night game that was ruined by quarterback Denver’s With half Cutler. Jay and the the season three Browns over games .500, below I don’t expect them to make much of a push to get a playoff IND spot with HOU, such Next three games:a division. @ BUF, competitive Look for them to backup maybe the win and healthy one stay or can’t two Palmer more Carson games producing. not this is offense season. the and Their poor defense is Ryan Fitzpatrick is not building a great connection with his talented wide receivers. three Next off-season. Thethe in Bengalsrebuilding start serious to some need doing BAL games: PHIL, @ PIT, the best team in the NFL. Their offense and defense are in I great shape and healthy. ifAFC the in them challenging teams many Next see this. like don’t playing keep they @ DET NYJ, three games: @ JAX, for the wild card race. The Titans are doing too much for the Colts to so catch up, it looks like this year there will be a change in arms in the AFC Manning South. Peyton is looking Manning like Peyton throwing three and touchdowns 240 yards against the @CLE @SD, defense in the NFL. Next three games:#1 ranked HOU, Lucky unstoppable. was defense oftheir and free mistake Garrard where was year last for them their run game is still in top form and is what is bailing them out ofNext play. season post at chance a some have to defense their They improve to need games. MIN,@HOU three games: TEN, look still Colts and Jaguars the With come. to seasons for promise holds team the but ing shaky be don’t surprised to see the upset Texans them in future games with their @ CLE, JAX Next three games: @ IND, Johnson. Andre potent offense led by 31 31 - - Ravens Ravens – 6-3* - injuries, injuries, North the looks to some competition. The have AFC now Ravens, being tied should Steelers the with make the rest of this year very interesting. Next three games: SD, @ NE CIN, The Ravens are prov ing the critics wrong, including me. I did not chance a had they think of even having a semi- respectable record, but now sitting at 6-3 they Steel the letting not are ers walk away with this division. With rookie quarterback Joe Flacco is improving each week and their defense still one of the there, best they are right out in the mix of things the AFC North. in Next three games: PHI, @ CIN NYG, artanian Staff Writer

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Dolphins – 5-4* - Miami is lingering behind the pack but not by much. Still using Still much. by not but pack the behind lingering is Miami - 5-4* – Dolphins H AFC NORT Steelers – 6-3* - Pittsburgh played two tough teams in the past two weeks; the Bills – 5-4* - The Bills lost have three straight Theydivisional matchups. were a Jets Jets – 6-3* - The Jets won an important game against Buffalo and absolutely AFC EAST I stand – corrected. 6-3* Patriots - TheWell last issue of this I said had the Pats

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@ RAMS looking to make a run at this tight AFC East Division. Next three games: OAK, NE, games:three Next OAK, Division. runEast a AFC tight this make at to looking would not ofnot would against. chance a Theyhad gamethree a on are are they and streak win their unorthodox style of they play, are getting wins over teams that last year they CLE, @KC, SF CLE, @KC, through playing Roethlisberger Ben and healthy, not still is that gamerunning a losses, New England and New their York, playoff hopes are uncertain. Next three games: defending champion New Giants York and the Indianapolis Colts. After two tough look out of sync on both defense and offense. After losing to division Miami, rivals team who seemed to be unstoppable in the beginning of the season and now they just they now ofand beginning season the the in unstoppable be to seemed who team NE, @TEN, DEN NE, @TEN, Jets Jets look like they are potentially sneaking into a playoff spot. Next three games: @ a must win situation against New England to reclaim the top spot in the division, the division, the in spot top the reclaim againstto situation England win New must a has been more their running game led by Thomas Jones that has been superior. With superior. been has that runningThomastheir Jones more gamebeen by has led annihilated the Rams. Brett Favre still is not showing much to impress me here, and it and here, me impress to much showing not is still Favre Brett Rams. the annihilated three games: NYJ, @MIA, PIT three games: NYJ, the Patriots team and might keep history going and win the division this year. Next could definitely be the deciding factor for New England. Everything is clicking with big division games this month along with a game against the so Steelers, this month beating division rival Buffalo, Matt Cassel is starting to look good. They have two a slim chance of seeing .500. After having a monstrous game against Denver and November 2008 November Jami Shugrue,Jami Junior Michelle Varge, Junior Varge, Michelle Jessica Younger, Senior Younger, Jessica two is better than one.” is better than two ayout by Carterotolo/ Layout Background Meyers/ courtesy of cjmf.com 32 32 Jayme Kapinos, Freshman Kapinos, Jayme Anderson” the future Pamela she’s Tisdale, “Ashley Brenden Johnson, Junior Brenden Johnson, “Katherine Heigl, because she’s a good look, and “Katherine Heigl, because she’s “Tom Brady! He’s hurt and a little piece of Brady! He’s me would “Tom William DiIeso, Senior William DiIeso, George Clooney cause he’s that dude!” that George Clooney cause he’s cheer him up!” cheer otolo/ Photos by Laura R "It would be Johnny Depp. He is every girl's fantasy! Depp. be Johnny "It would Why not a pirate? He owns a boat in the Caribbean!" not a pirate? He owns Why “I would definitely rough up Channing Tatum because definitely rough up Channing “I would “I would have to say David and Posh Beckham, because Beckham, and Posh David to say have “I would he is a dime piece and we could play a little one on one!” play could he is a dime piece and we Compiled by Laura R What Celebrity Would You Date? You Would Celebrity What - - - Daniel Smith

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