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UNH Sexual Violence Action Committee pushes for reform on campus

By Rhianwen Watkins · Friday, Dec. 3, 2021

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.

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Officer Maggie- The heart of the UNH Police Department

By Melanie Matts · Monday, Nov. 29, 2021

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.” 

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UNH features faculty in TEDx event

By Sarah Wilkinson · Monday, Nov. 29, 2021

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. 

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

By Ben MacKillop · Monday, Nov. 22, 2021

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. 

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

By Isabelle Curtis · Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021

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. 

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

By Teddy Tauscher · Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021

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. 

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“Passing the professor” no longer

By Aubrey Benoit · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021

[Durham, NH]-- A recently released article from VICE announced Professor of the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), and past professor at Augustana University (AU), Dan Howard was accused of sexual assault on several accounts.  

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UNH receives $260 million in record funding

By Teddy Tauscher · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) received $260 million in grants and contracts this fiscal year. Among many programs, grants have gone to studies dealing with climate change and a program to guide lower-income students towards college.

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UNH students, administration discuss ‘sick days’ during the pandemic

By Anna Kate Munsey · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021

Fall of 2021 is the fourth consecutive college semester that’s been impacted by COVID-19. In February, University of New Hampshire (UNH) President Dean noted that the university was seeing consequences of “Covid fatigue.” Fast forward eight months, and one can only extrapolate how this phenomenon has worsened. Furthermore, due to loosened mask-wearing restrictions and the world “opening back up,” cold and flu season is affecting colleges once more. 

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Freedom moves to Main Street

By Brooklyn Pratt · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021

Upon stepping into 37 Main Street in Durham, the atmosphere can be described as autumnal. Somehow, the room smells of a blanket-wrapped hug and the vintage style lightbulbs cast a warm-toned glow throughout the room, even at 1 p.m. The various artwork plastering the walls hammers in the message the room is practically shouting: Make yourself comfortable and stay awhile. The specialty coffee and drinks offered are a pretty sweet addition as well.  

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Return of the riff off

By Hannah Donahue · Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) acapella Riff Off, hosted by Alpha Phi Omega, returned live for the first time since the pandemic on Friday, Oct. 22.  

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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. 

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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.

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