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CaPS staff prepares for Career and Internship Fair

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Oct. 2, 2020

The University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Career and Internship Fair will be held differently this year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The highly anticipated biannual event that is organized by Career and Professional Success (CaPS) at UNH will take place next Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. through the Handshake app. 

Durham, UNH provide voting opportunities for students

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Oct. 2, 2020

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is preparing to offer absentee voting opportunities on campus during the month of October for the upcoming general election.

UNH professor accused of posing as woman of color on Twitter

By Hannah Donahue · Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020

University of New Hampshire (UNH) Assistant Professor Craig Chapman has recently come under scrutiny for allegedly posing as a woman of color on Twitter under the name “The Science Femme” with the handle “piney_the.”

Fall sports cancelled, students seek new ways to be involved

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Sept. 25, 2020

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) has decided to postpone fall season sports and cancel Homecoming. These changes are among many that students have had to endure in their fall semester due to new guidelines and rules because of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Continuing traditions: Floor Wars

By Melanie Matts · Friday, Sept. 25, 2020

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Residential Life creatively continued the tradition of “Floor Wars” despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions and guidelines.

UNH cancels 2021 J-term, spring study abroad

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Sept. 25, 2020

On Tuesday Sept. 22 Associate Vice Provost for International Programs Kerryellen Vroman announced via email to University of New Hampshire (UNH) students the official cancellation of J-term and spring 2021 education abroad programming.

Durham mural to get makeover from local artists

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Sept. 25, 2020

After six years of providing a backdrop to countless photo shoots, one of Durham’s popular murals is getting a makeover for a special cause.

The show must go on: performing during a pandemic

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Sept. 25, 2020

Senior theater & directing major Alex Natario was excited last spring semester when he was cast as the antagonist, Mr. Shears, in the University of New Hampshire (UNH) theater department’s production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time;” a 2012 play that follows the story of a 15-year-old autistic boy Christopher Boone as his investigation into the killing of a dog leads him on a journey of self-discovery. 

Durham community adapts to the return of UNH life during a pandemic

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Sept. 25, 2020

UNH students have officially settled back into campus. The Durham community is responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) risk posed by this significant population increase.

UNH introduces diversity and inclusivity initiative

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Sept. 25, 2020

President James W. Dean Jr. of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) announced the draft of the soon-to-be diversity, equity and inclusivity initiatives to promote a positive culture of inclusivity on campus.

Update: student activities and sports under new protocols

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Sept. 25, 2020

One of the biggest changes for students on campus this semester is both the postponement of sports and changes regarding in-person gatherings for student organizations.

On The Spot with Tyler Wentworth of CaPS

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Sept. 25, 2020

The Career and Professional Success (CaPS) department at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has been one of the backbones in helping the professional growth of UNH students.

UNH reports 49 active COVID-19 cases; 38 faculty, 11 students

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Sept. 25, 2020

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) has a total of 49 active cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Sept. 22.

Durham small businesses navigate effects of COVID-19

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Sept. 25, 2020

Many small businesses across the country are struggling amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but there are some Durham staples that are finding a way to survive.

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NH state representatives refuse to wear masks in Durham

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Sept. 25, 2020

On Wednesday, September 16, multiple state representatives were confirmed by The New Hampshire to have refused to wear masks while on the UNH campus and within the Whittemore Center Arena.

Issue 4 of the 2020-21 Academic year

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Sept. 25, 2020

Issue 4 of the 2020-21 Academic Year

UNH unveils new COVID-19 lab, tests 4,000 daily

By Hannah Donahue · Monday, Sept. 21, 2020

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) recently opened a “state-of-the-art” coronavirus (COVID-19) testing lab, which can process up to 4,000 samples per day.

Durham students deal with dining hall reform

By Hannah Donahue · Monday, Sept. 21, 2020

Dining halls at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) are well-known as the “it spots” for social gatherings, in addition to their array of food options. From making new friends at the stir-fry line to roommates going on an adventure for a late-night bite, Holloway Commons, Stillings and Philbrook provides a place for students to fuel their energy without sacrificing their social life.

COVID-19 to have long-term mental health effects on students

By Isabelle Curtis · Monday, Sept. 21, 2020

“This is a disaster.”

Durham Farmers' Market impacted by pandemic

By Hannah Donahue · Monday, Sept. 21, 2020

The Durham Farmers' Market on Mondays has been a chance for farmers to sell their food and do it in a safe way during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as it is much easier to social distance in the parking lot outside in the Sammy’s Market. With no farmers markets in May, some farmers struggled with where to sell their food to people.