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What to expect in the first 100 days of the Biden administration

By Ben MacKillop · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden will take office in January with a lot of promises to keep and issues to tackle. He has pledged to undo many of Trump’s rollbacks on regulation, as well as provide swift stimulus to help tackle the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

On the issues: Biden's plans for office

By Isabelle Curtis · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden may have a little over two months before he officially takes office on Jan. 20, but his team has already begun outlining plans for his first days in office.

UNH Health & Wellness advises students on safety procedures for returning home

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020

Students at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) are taking health and safety precautions as they prepare to return home during the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Alpha Tau Omega’s Movember Philanthropy and Participation

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020

Throughout the month of November, Jacob Duffy, a junior and brother of University of New Hampshire (UNH) fraternity Alpha Tau Omega (ATO), has been participating and fundraising money for Movember.

Men’s hockey postponed due to inconclusive COVID-19 test

By Cassie Hollasch · Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020

Friday afternoon Hockey East issued a press release which contained schedule updates for games this weekend. UNH men’s ice hockey was a part of those schedule changes as their game tonight against BC has been postponed to a later date.

Gov. Sununu issues Statewide Mask Mandate

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, Nov. 20, 2020

Gov. Chris Sununu has issued a statewide mask mandate for the state of New Hampshire. The mandate takes effect Friday at 12:01 a.m.

Update: UNH investigation involving faculty member still ongoing

By annakatemunsey26 · Monday, Nov. 16, 2020

On Sept. 30, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) put out the following statement on Twitter: “We were recently made aware of allegations on social media about a member of our faculty. We are deeply troubled by what we’ve learned so far and immediately launched an investigation.”

Art Department makes changes amid pandemic

By Hayley Barnhard · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020

From art class capacity decreasing in size to some courses going completely online, the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) art department has faced many changes during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The long road back for Forest Mackenzie

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, Nov. 13, 2020

A gust of wind blew damp autumn leaves across Forest Mackenzie's feet as he began his stretching. Mackenzie planted his right foot firmly on the ground and gingerly stretched the ankle of his left. His left calf muscle was noticeably smaller than the right. It will take some time for them to be the same size again.

UNH reports 83 total active COVID-19 cases

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, Nov. 13, 2020

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) reported 83 total active positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Nov. 10.

UNH faculty prepares for remote instruction

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, Nov. 13, 2020

For many professors and lecturers, the transition from in-person to remote teaching can be a daunting task in what is quickly becoming a new normal in the world of education.

Gov. Sununu on changing policies and plans for new term

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020

As the polls closed in New Hampshire last Tuesday night, it was shortly evident that Republican Chris Sununu had won the gubernatorial race against Democrat state Sen. Dan Feltes. Embarking on a third term, Gov. Sununu disclosed what Granite Staters can expect in the upcoming two years from coronavirus policies to future civil rights legislation.

Rutman lecture discusses 2020 election

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020

On Tuesday night, Nov. 11, the College of Liberal Arts (COLA) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) held the second of two planned lectures on the 2020 election as part of the Rutman Distinguished Lecture Series on the American Presidency.

Biden might have won but Democrats lost big in 2020

By Ben MacKillop · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020

Now just over a week after Election Day, despite lawsuits in swing states and weak allegations of voter fraud, it looks almost certain, given projections, that Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States. While millions of voters and media members alike are celebrating the long-awaited end of Donald Trump’s presidency, many are missing the overall theme of this election, that the Democratic Party overall lost big on Election Day.

UNH community reacts to news of COVID-19 vaccine

By Hannah Donahue · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020

Biopharmaceutical company Pfizer and German biotechnology company BioNTech announced on Monday that their coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is more than 90% effective in prevention of the disease.

Ciao Italia brings a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere to Durham

By Evan Edmonds · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020

With the holiday season approaching and winter break for the University of the Hampshire just over the horizon, students are running out of time to enjoy all that the town of Durham has to offer before returning home. Read staff writer Evan Edmond's review of Ciao Italia!

OPINION President-elect Biden: A step in the right direction

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020

Read Managing Editor Anna Kate Munsey's analysis of the latest Presidential Election: This past Sunday morning was the first time in four years that I woke up and thought to myself, “Everything is going to be okay.”

Chief Dean surveys students about winter break

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Chief of Police Paul Dean released a survey to determine who, among faculty, staff and students, was remaining on the Seacoast for winter break and all students were expected to respond.

SHARPP’s Social Media Campaign and Month of KNOW-VEMBER

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020

For the month of November, the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program otherwise known as SHARPP, is hosting a month-long social media campaign titled “Know-vember.” Know-vember will have four topics covered, one for each week of the month. The topics are rape culture, bystander intervention, consent and healthy relationships.

Biden wins presidency, calls for unity

By annakatemunsey26 · Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020

At 11:25 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, the Associated Press (AP) called the state of Pennsylvania for former Vice President Joe Biden, which put his total Electoral Votes at 284 and secures him the presidency.