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

“This is a disaster.” 

UNH students go crazy for crafts

It’s midterm season at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and students are always seeking new ways to alleviate collegiate stress. Craft Crazy, UNH’s crafting club, is endeavoring to help by uniting Wildcats through a mutual love of crafting.  

Transgender activist shares her journey

Geena Rocero, a transgender fashion model and activist, shared her experiences growing up in the Philippines as a young trans girl and what led her to become a trans activist at a speaking event hosted in the Memorial Union Strafford Room in honor of National Coming Out Week. 

Campaign season sparks political polarization on campus

The 2020 presidential election may be still a year and change away, but campaign season has already begun as Democratic candidates visit campuses across the country in a heated contest over the student vote. However, with the increasingly political atmosphere of late, there comes renewed feelings of political division and polarization, feelings that University of New Hampshire (UNH) students and community members believe have only risen since the 2016 election.  

Spaulding renovations looming over PCAC

The renovation of Spaulding Hall, the six-decade-old home of the Life Sciences, marks the next step in the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) ongoing mission to modernize the Durham campus. However, with the renovation of Spaulding, issues with the Paul Creative Arts Center (PCAC) -- Spaulding’s next-door neighbor —have become more apparent by the day.  

Jacques Lee Wood: UNH’s own world-renowned cellist

Jacques Lee Wood is a notable cellist in musical circles for his “expressive warmth and sensitivity” and “technical ease” when performing, according to his website. His talents have taken him around the world performing solo, recital, and chamber music concerts. Wood has produced his own original compositions and arrangements under StringLab, a duo with guitarist Simon Powis. He is also currently a resident artist at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).  

UNH community shares final thoughts before Nov. 3 election

Celene Johns-Thomas is tired.  

Absentee ballots' effects on the 2020 presidential election

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shifted the workings of politics to create an unprecedented 2020 presidential election cycle. Chief among these changes has been the increased use of absentee ballots, which has many voters wondering how the influx of ballots will affect election results.  

On the issues: Biden's plans for office

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.  

Resources made available for students remaining on campus over winter break

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) ended its in-person classes on Nov. 20 and made the switch to remote learning for the remainder of the semester. Several UNH services plan to continue supporting students on and off campus over the winter break that lasts from Monday, Nov. 23 until Friday, Jan. 29.  

The Best We Could Do and breaking the cycle of trauma

Cartoonist Thi Bui’s debut graphic novel, and winner of the American Book Award in 2018, The Best We Could Do (2017) provides an intimate look into her family’s journey escaping war-torn Vietnam to start their new lives in America. The graphic novel also explores Bui’s personal struggle to overcome trauma and emotionally connect with her parents.  

UNH Communications Professor wins 2020 Lindberg Award 

Lawrence Prelli, professor of communications at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), was chosen by the College of Liberal Arts (COLA) as the 2020 recipient of the Lindberg Award.  

UNH builds simulation center to address healthcare worker shortages

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) recently announced the development of the College of Health and Human Services’ Health Sciences Simulation Center (HSSC). The simulation center will be located off Waterworks Road next to Gregg Hall. Construction has already begun and is set to be completed by August 2021. 

Opinion: The fallout from Trump’s social media ban is just beginning

On Jan. 6, thousands of demonstrators, many wearing “MAGA” merchandise and waving Trump 2020 flags, broke into the second floor of the U.S. Capitol building right outside the Senate chamber to stop the certification of the 2020 election results. The riot was the product of weeks of speeches and tweets from former President Trump claiming Joe Biden's victory was the result of voter fraud and encouraging his supporters to “stop the steal.”  

"Plastic Hearts” is Cyrus at her best

I’ve never been a fan of Miley Cyrus. No, not even during her Hannah Montana days (I was more of a Wizards of Waverly Place kid). I had never paid attention to her early, controversial music career and only a few of her songs entered my radar. What can I say? “Party in the USA” still slaps.  

UNH celebrates Black History Month with AMPLIFY podcast series

In honor of Black History Month, the Beauregard Center and the Sexual Harassment & Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP) are co-sponsoring AMPLIFY: Turning up the Volume on Black Voices, a virtual podcast & chat series.  

UNH announces new sophomore innovation fellowship

Beginning in fall 2021, sophomores at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) will have the opportunity to participate in a student fellowship through the Peter T. Paul Entrepreneurship Center (ECenter). The Shaw Innovation Explorers Program was made possible by donations from UNH alum David Shaw ’73, CEO of Black Point Group; John Shaw, CEO of Itaconix; and the Shaw family.

Local teen donates album proceeds to cancer research 

Wolfe Ramsay is many things.  

Wendy Pothier, UNH Business and Economics Librarian, wins excellence in Business Librarianship Award

Black History Month events at UNH

February is Black History Month, a federally-recognized event that reflects on Black Americans’ significant impact on the country. To celebrate this month, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is putting on a series of events and programs.