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Young’s Restaurant celebrates 100 years

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of serving lazy lunches to the town of Durham, Young’s Restaurant is rolling back their prices to where it all began.

To Greek or not to Greek: why you should join Greek life

“Are you thinking of joining Greek life?” If you haven’t heard that question from a friend or relative already, you almost certainly will once you step foot on campus. It’s one of the most commonly asked questions that first year students get asked upon entering UNH. I personally was asked numerous times by multiple people if I had an interest, along with suggestions of which fraternity I should rush. It took me until fall semester of my sophomore year to join my fraternity and not joining sooner has been one of my biggest regrets since becoming a student here.

To Greek, or not to Greek: Why joining isn’t vital to the UNH experience

In February 2016, Cosmopolitan magazine featured the University of New Hampshire’s sorority recruitment video on their website, stating that the “ridiculous and amazing and wonderful and bonkers” video was so breathtaking, it was making the grown women at the magazine want to enroll at UNH and participate in the Greek community.

Where to eat on campus: A guide to UNH's dining halls

There is no shortage of places to eat here at the University of New Hampshire. There are all types of dining locations, with everything from restaurants downtown, to grab-and-go stores like Zeke’s Café in Dimond Library or Union Court in the Memorial Union Building (MUB). However, arguably the most popular places to eat around campus are the three major dining halls. There is Philbrook, located near “The Timbers”and the freshman dorms Williamson and Christensen Halls; Stillings, located near “The Hills”and particularly popular among Stoke Hall residents; and Holloway Commons, the largest of the three which is centrally located and attached to the MUB. All three dining halls offer allergen-friendly stations, stir-fry, pizza, dessert, sandwich and salad bars.

Constant construction finally pays off

While you were away this summer, the University of New Hampshire has been expanding their buildings and creating new spaces for students to spend their time on campus.

TNH's ultimate guide to downtown Durham

The Juicery squeezes into downtown Durham

Portsmouth High School graduate and young entrepreneur Alex Vandermark is bringing his fresh product to downtown Durham. The Juicery, a nutrient-dense juice bar, and the Soupery, a made-from-scratch soup shop, are two of Vandermark’s businesses opening in the newly built space next to Campus Convenience (CampCo) on Main Street.

Summer Issue: Music in New Hampshire

Over half of Durham’s population is between the ages of 18 and 25, which is a key demographic among concertgoers. Yet, there isn’t a single specialized music venue in town.

Spotify's increase in popularity is seen throughout UNH campus and beyond

UACC holds walk-in workshop

With graduation right around the corner, many UNH seniors are working hard to find the jobs and internships they want. To help these students out, the University Advising and Career Center (UACC) held a walk-in workshop this week aimed to help students hone their job search strategies.

UNH Anthropology Club screens ‘Dawn of Humanity’

The UNH Anthropology Club sponsored a weekday screening of “Dawn of Humanity,” a NOVA PBS and National Geographic documentary about an astounding discovery made by a special archeological team deep in a South African cave. Shown in MUB Theater I at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, the film detailed the team’s uncovering of over 1,500 ancient human bones.

UNH community prepares for ‘Cinco de Mayo’

UNH Alliance presents: The Sex Ed You Never Had

UNH social work students to host panel about student debt

To bring awareness to the high cost of student loans, a small group of UNH social work students have organized an event to be held on May 4 titled Students Against Debt, with the goal of educating others about student debt in America.

Hamel Recreation Center gets a new addition

After years of heavy use by the UNH community, the 85,000 square-foot Hamel Recreation Center is in the process of receiving a facelift. With construction already underway, anexpansion project is in full force to renovate the recreational sports facilities.

Man and his Umbrella: Man goes on mission with tour group to find his dear Umbrella

Ken Young climbs for conservation

Although many UNH students are familiar with Young’s Restaurant and Coffee Shop, they might not know as much about owner Ken Young and the work he does to benefit environmental causes.

Porn problem on Dimond Library computers

Anthropology department hosts 3rd annual Open Archaeology Day

The UNH anthropology department hosted the third annual Open Archaeology Day at Huddleston Hall on Friday, April 22. Students, faculty, children and parents of the Durham community came together to learn about flint knapping, tossing an atlatl (spear-thrower) and how to practice excavation.

The new trend on campus: Herschel Supply Co. backpacks

The contents of freshman Rosie Alleva’s new gray Herschel Supply Co. backpack include a MacBook Pro, headphones, various chargers, pens, a notebook, her wallet and usually some snacks. She said she carries “literally everything” in her bag, so she wanted to choose something “with style” when she was shopping for her first year of college.