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Scooter rental system in development for UNH community

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A proposal to provide Durham and the neighboring towns with an electric scooter rental system has been put into motion. Inspired by the bicycle rental systems sprouting up in major cities around the world, the aim is to have scooter rental stations in such towns as Newmarket, Dover, and Durham. For UNH commuters, this plan will provide a green alternative for getting to campus. And with costly parking fees and inconvenient commuting issues, these scooters will provide a wider range of options for students and faculty.


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Predicting political polls: The money behind predicting elections

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Within the scope of predicting political elections, polls such as those from Gallup can only go so far.  Take the Michigan democratic primary for example, in which Hillary Clinton was favored to win by 21 points before the election. On the evening of March 8, most political pundits and poll-readers were comfortably settling in to watch the wave of votes cascade towards Clinton’s campaign. But instead, Bernie Sanders won; Clinton’s momentum began to dry up simply because of Michigan’s unpredicted outcome. This is just the sort of thing that can change political tides. And it did, in both barrels.

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The UNH class of 2016 plans for what’s next

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Another school year will soon be coming to an end, and another batch of seniors are preparing to move on and join the real world. However, a common problem is not all seniors have an idea of where they will be going or what they will be doing after receiving a degree.


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Apps make it easier for students to order food

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Mobile food ordering applications, such as Tapingo and Push For Pizza, have proven to solve common frustrations of waiting in line or calling on the phone for UNH students. Instead, with the apps students are able to grab their craving of Wildcatessen in a matter of minutes.


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New Hampshire Notables celebrates 35 years at UNH

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The New Hampshire Notables have been around since 1980, and, according to its WildcatLink page, the group has tapped into New England’s a cappella scene and gained a good reputation outside of the region as well. For instance, in 2011 the group’s cover of the song “Telephone” by Lady Gaga and Beyoncé began being sold on the national album, “VoicesOnly.”  The album is a collection of the nation’s best collegiate a cappella performances.


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Vietnamese feast takes UNH on a delicious journey

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Vietnamese iced-coffee and avocado shakes were served in addition to the usual snacks and refreshments during Hieu Nguyen’s Cultural Connections presentation: “Vietnamese Cuisine: A Delicious Journey.” 


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Experts say calorie counting is potentially harmful

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Most people think of calories as a way to gauge how healthy a food item is. Whether you are dieting or just trying to eat healthier, calories are what most people look to when deciding on which foods to eat. Jessica Pelletier of Eating Concerns Mentors (ECM) said that listing the calories on cards next to the food at dining halls is actually doing more harm than good.


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UNH Dance Company hosts annual concert

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From March 30 to April 3, the UNH Dance Company held its annual concert, an elaborate performance that had people young and old filling the seats of the Paul Creative Arts Center (PCAC) every night of the week. The night was split into two performances; a jazz, tap, aerial (JTA Company) performance entitled “Magic” and a one-act ballet “Les Esclaves” inspired by famous ballet “Le Corsaire” performed by the Ballet Company.



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UNH organizations come together to raise awareness for climate change

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The UNH Outing Club, the Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC), and NextGen Climate Action have collaborated to bring a high-octane ski film to UNH that addresses the ever-present concern of climate change.  The film “All I Can” was presented this past Tuesday in the MUB Theatre.



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Soaring Spirit

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On Tuesday March 31 UNH hosted the second annual Special Spirit game.


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Problems arise for SCOPE ticket buyers

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Software put in place earlier this year created new problems for SCOPE’s ticket process last Thursday, as students complained of several issues. All of the problems occurred when the ticket website received extremely high traffic. This, combined with impatient students, led to a number of problems that left a small number of people ticketless.

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