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UNH hosts annual Makers Expo in the MUB

Last Friday, The University of New Hampshire (UNH) hosted its annual Makers Expo, which gives faculty and students the chance to sell their art.

UNH Dining hosts Winter Celebration Dinner

Long lines and smiling faces were decorating all three of the universities dining halls; Holloway Commons, Phillbrook and Stillings, for the Winter Celebration Dinner Wednesday night, an event that ushered in the season of giving and finals. Holloway Commons sported a hot chocolate and eggnog bar for students. A multitude of treats ranging from peppermint marble bark to yule logs to a cinnamon babka. The university provides healthy options for students and has been ranked as having some of the best food at a college in the nation.

Lecturers still in negotiations after nearly two years

The University of New Hampshire Lecturer’s Union, a chapter of the American Association of University Professors (UNHLU-AAUP), has been in negotiations for a new bargaining agreement with UNH for nearly two years.

UNH Police, SCOPE discuss arrests following concert

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) fall concert was presented by the Student Committee on Popular Entertainment (SCOPE) this year on November 17. The performers hosted included Cheat Codes, an EDM group, opened by Lil Skies, an up and coming Soundcloud rapper.

Main Street lights a menorah for Hanukkah

The first night of Hanukkah was Sunday, December 2. The University of New Hampshire’s Hillel chapter, along with the UNH and Seacoast Chabad Jewish Center, held a public menorah lighting on the Corner of Pettee Brook Lane and Main Street to usher in the holiday. The eight-day celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights, was kicked off with speeches from Rabbi Berel Slavaticki, UNH President James W. Dean Jr. and Hillel’s chair Jordyn Haime. All in attendance were glad that the rain stopped just before the ceremonies began outside.

Town of Durham under pressure to suspend future tree lighting

The Durham Human Rights Commission (HRC) discussed moving Durham’s holiday tree and tree lighting celebration off  public land or having an entirely new holiday celebration for the next holiday season during its November 26 meeting.

University students wary after Bible study scare

At the start of November, UNH senior musical theatre major Amanda D’Amico posted to Facebook regarding her experiences with religious solicitors on campus outside of the Paul Creative Arts Center on Halloween day. Her November 1 Facebook post detailed approaching the two female solicitors and her conversation with them regarding their religious motives. The two women, affiliated with the World Mission Society Church of God, were recruiting women on campus to join a Bible study group they were forming. Through a series of questions masked by a fake curiosity, D’Amico’s findings have put the University of New Hampshire (UNH) campus on alert ever since.

Student Senate Update: Nov. 18, 2018 - Body Holds Executive Vote on Eve of Thanksgiving Holiday

Senate Correspondent Benjamin Strawbridge delivers the highlights from the Student Senate’s 9th meeting of Session 40.

Main Street Projects Remain in Early Planning Stages

Durham and UNH officials report on potential projects and renovations to Main Street that remain on the drawing board, but with progress made nevertheless.

MUB lacks necessary funding for major maintenance and repairs

UNH Student Arrested in D.C. Climate Protest

Arrests are underway. Still, we’re singing for a better day and a #GreenNewDealpic.twitter.com/wxRAFGp5qJ

MUB Games Room Holds "Night of Tournaments"

The Memorial Union Building's Games Room hosted a Night of Tournaments on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, featuring Super Smash Bros., FIFA 2018, Table Tennis and Billiards.

Student Senate Update: Nov. 11, 2018 - Mild Agenda Follows Fierce Week of Financial Frenzy

Senate Correspondent Benjamin Strawbridge delivers the highlights from the Student Senate’s 8th meeting of Session 40.

WUNH Rallies for Marathon Week

For college radio station and University of New Hampshire staple WUNH, the music never ends as it calls for community support and donations over its annual Marathon Week, running this year from midnight on Sunday, Nov. 11 to midnight on Nov. 17. 

Advocating for climate change reform at the midterm elections

UNH's English 721 course reports on the issue of climate change at the November 2018 midterm elections.

Young Americans for Liberty Hope to Bridge Political Divide

Student Senate Update: Nov. 4, 2018 - Budgets Return, As Do Intense Debate and Long Nights

Senate Correspondent Benjamin Strawbridge delivers the highlights from the Student Senate’s 8th meeting of Session 40.

Not a touchdown for tailgate themed dinner

Dining halls host tailgate themed dinner.

First year students eligible for new scholarship in 2019

Freshman students have opportunity to receive new scholarships in 2019.

Native American Cultural Association (NACA) hosts 8th annual Powwow event

The loud pounding of the drums, enchanting singing and exciting jingling of the bells filled the Granite Square Room of the Memorial Union Building. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, the room transformed into the whirlwind of sounds and colors to celebrate Native American culture in the 8th annual Powwow.