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On the spot: Student Body President Sophia Spina

By Hannah Donahue · Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021

ostering a welcoming environment, building relationships and improving mental health services are just some of the goals of the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Student Body President, Sophia Spina. 

Can stories make people more emotionally intelligent? Lindberg winner gives lecture

By Hannah Donahue · Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021

There is an obvious and logical gain in knowledge from memorizing facts and figures, but what about from reading a book?

UNH SHARPP holds annual event to support survivors

By Julie Bobyock · Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021

On Oct. 14, Thompson Hall lawn was illuminated with glowsticks and candles as University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP) held their annual Take Back The Night event.

UNH President announces vaccine mandate for all UNH employees

By Ben MacKillop · Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021

In an announcement sent out last Friday, UNH President James Dean announced that under new federal requirements some UNH faculty members are considered federal contractors and will now be subject to vaccine requirements. However, on Friday, Oct. 22, Dean announced that this vaccination requirement would now expand to all university employees, including students employed by the university.

UNH students protest following sexual assault allegations

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Oct. 22, 2021

A student at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has been accused of multiple acts of rape and sexual assault against different women.

Unique frights down the road: DeMeritt Hill Farm’s Haunted Overload

By Sarah Levine · Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021

LEE – As leaves cascade and Halloween is fast approaching, Haunted Overload at DeMeritt Hill Farm in Lee, N.H. is gearing up for the third weekend of their fall 2021 season. Brave patrons and eager actors lurking around every corner maintain that this haunt’s authenticity is unparalleled.

SHARPP holds annual open house

By Max Scheinblum · Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021

DURHAM - The Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), held its annual community event on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Wolff House, welcoming students and others who want to learn more about the organization’s mission and services.

UNH hosts annual flu clinic for community

By Melanie Matts · Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021

Flu? No thank you! The University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Health & Wellness held the first day of their annual flu clinic on Oct. 13 at Hamel Recreation Center from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The second flu clinic will be held on Oct. 21.

UNH Celebrates National Coming Out Week

By Rhianwen Watkins · Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021

This past week, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) celebrated National Coming Out Week on campus to honor those who have come out as queer, queer individuals who cannot safely come out to their families, and those who want to be supportive of the community and expand their allyship.

Defunding of New Hampshire Family Planning Programs sparks on-campus reproductive rights rally

By Julie Bobyock · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021

On Oct. 8, University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Planned Parenthood General Action Club (PPGA) hosted an on-campus reproductive rights rally. This was in response to the recent decision of the New Hampshire Executive council to deny an extension of funding to New Hampshire’s Family Planning Program with an on-campus reproductive rights rally.

Saying goodbye to the beloved Portsmouth whale wall

By Rhianwen Watkins · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021

For current and previous Portsmouth citizens, the famed Whale Wall overlooking the Worth parking lot has been a source of pride for the past 28 years. However, the mural is now undergoing deconstruction which has received an array of reactions from the Portsmouth public.

UNH lab adds Keene State, Plymouth State and K-12 schools to its testing regimen

By Teddy Tauscher · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021

New Hampshire (UNH). While dropping off COVID-19 test samples has been uniform for students, for those who analyze the tests, it's anything but stable.

UNH profited from Indigenous lands out west

By Isabelle Curtis · Monday, Oct. 11, 2021

A number of paved walkways stretch across the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Durham campus. They are unnamed and unidentifiable to emergency responders. The Indigenous New Hampshire Collaborative Collective’s (INHCC) ongoing project endeavors to change that by naming the trails, walkways, bridges, stairs, and other campus landscape and infrastructure with Abenaki names.

UNH CaPS hosts two virtual career fairs this fall

By Katie Hoppler · Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021

e University of New Hampshire (UNH) offered two university-wide career fairs this semester to accommodate the variety of majors and career interests among the student body.

Portsmouth High School mandates masks as it returns to in person learning

By Rhianwen Watkins · Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021

Portsmouth High School’s (PHS) doors welcomed students back in person for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and mandating masks for faculty and students in order to prevent a surge of cases and keep its community safe.

Be well, sleep well! UNH’s Health & Wellness emphasizes the importance of sleep.

By Melanie Matts · Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021

DURHAM, NH--Sleep is a wellness sector most college students neglect. Whether they’re out partying, cramming for an exam, writing their thesis paper or just hanging out with friends in the dorms; the sleeping patterns for the typical college student are far from consistent.

Another Successful Year for UDay at UNH

By Rhianwen Watkins · Monday, Sept. 27, 2021

After two cancellations due to rain, the third scheduled date was the charm for the annual University Day (UDay) event at UNH. The event finally happened on Sept. 22 and proved to be a huge success.

Covid persists at UNH despite high vaccination rates

By Teddy Tauscher · Monday, Sept. 27, 2021

As of Aug. 31, 88% of University of New Hampshire (UNH) students arriving in Durham, 77% of UNH faculty and 70% of UNH staff had provided proof of vaccination. Despite relatively high vaccination rates, COVID-19 is still prevalent on campus, with the UNH COVID-19 dashboard showing 74 positive tests in the last seven days as of Sept. 22.

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UNH announces updated Homecoming tailgate protocols

By Anna Kate Munsey · Monday, Sept. 27, 2021

Following a bout of “unfortunate behavior” during the first tailgate of the year, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has created a plan to avoid a recurrence at the Homecoming Weekend football game on Oct. 2.

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Student Organization Spotlight: Slow Foods 

By Julie Bobyock · Monday, Sept. 27, 2021

University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a school of endless possibilities. With over 250 clubs and organizations, there are many opportunities for students to get involved on campus. But with many organizations, sometimes the hardest part can be choosing which ones to join. 