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Plaque to be erected in Durham to commemorate General Lafayette

Pro-Dam Group Launches Website as Election Day Nears

HB 1557 Raises Controversy over Barring LGBTQ+ Conversation in Schools

Covid cases on campus decline after reaching high of 535

UNH faculty demand fair contract as negotiations stall

UNH president hosts annual State of the University address

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2022 commencement to be held on Memorial Field

Portsmouth’s Fresh Press: Living the Brand

Friendly service greets the guests who peruse a variety of organic foods at downtown Portsmouth’s Fresh Press. 

Local impacts of Biden's infrastructure bill

In November, President Joe Biden signed into law an infrastructure bill that will affect the entire country.

Booster efforts around the state met with high demand

The COVID-19 booster may be available to the public, but students at University of New Hampshire (UNH) are struggling to secure appointments as local health care facilities can’t meet demand.   

UNH loses member of community, Vincenzo Lirosi

A missing person alert reached UNH community members Saturday at 6:18 p.m. It was quickly followed by an email at 6:25 p.m., looking for student Vincenzo Lirosi, 22, of Massachusetts. A second email from President James Dean came in on Sunday around 6:14 p.m. bearing the tragic news that Lirosi’s body was found in the wooded area off Coe Drive that afternoon.  

UNH opens healthcare simulation center to address worker shortages 

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) officially opened the College of Health and Human Services’ Health Sciences Simulation Center (HSSC). Construction for the facility began in November 2020 and was finished this past summer. On Nov. 4, UNH celebrated the project’s completion with speeches from New Hampshire government officials and Health and Human Services’ department personnel. Attendees were also given a tour of the new facility.  

Chi Omega Raises Over $2,000 for Make-a-Wish New Hampshire

[Durham, NH]-- Nov. 16. The University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Chi Omega sorority hosted a Make-a-Wish New Hampshire event, raising over $2,000 for the foundation. At the event, Mr. UNH, five UNH male contestants competed in talent, swimwear and formal Q&A. Ramon Graham of Sigma Nu, Jackson Bloom of Lambda Chi Alpha, Taylor Donovan of SCOPE, Gordon Woods, and Mody Abdelsalam of the UNH football team all participated in Mr. UNH.  

UNH Sexual Violence Action Committee pushes for reform on campus

The Sexual Violence Action Committee of New Hampshire (SVAC) is a new, student-run organization pushing for radical changes in the way college campuses handle issues of sexual misconduct. The committee, started by University of New Hampshire (UNH) students at the beginning of November, was formed in response to the lack of action being taken by UNH administration against cases of sexual harassment and assault on campus.

Officer Maggie- The heart of the UNH Police Department

Officer Maggie isn’t your typical member of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Police Department. Maggie stands tall on four legs, snout high with a uniform that consists of a black harness with a badge that reads “Maggie- University of New Hampshire Police.” 

UNH features faculty in TEDx event

On Nov. 18, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) featured five faculty speakers in its first-ever TEDxUNH event. The independently organized lecture series, licensed by TED, was sponsored by the co-ed business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi). It was attended by about 133 people in-person and on Zoom. 

GOP proposed redistricting map would shake up congressional districts, switch Durham to NH02

The GOP-controlled Committee on Redistricting for the State of New Hampshire released a proposed map early last week ahead of the first hearing on the redistricting process. The proposed map has major ramifications for the University of New Hampshire (UNH) students and community voters as it would shift Durham and some neighboring towns from New Hampshire’s 1st congressional district (NH01) to the 2nd district (NH02). These changes would give Republicans a firm advantage in NH01 going into the 2022 midterm elections while giving Democrats a stronghold in NH02. 

Dunkin’ opens on-campus for the first time since COVID-19

America isn’t the only thing that runs on Dunkin’. On Oct. 8, the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) on-campus Dunkin’s reopening was met with hordes of excited students and long lines. The store is currently operating under reduced hours: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

COVID-19 booster shots available for all UNH students, faculty and staff

Health & Wellness at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is now offering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots to UNH community members. Individuals over 18, residing or working in a school setting or who have received a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine at least six months ago are eligible for the booster shot.  Individuals who received Johnson and Johnson (J&J) only need to wait two months for a booster.