Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Hidradenitis Suppurativa

There are conditions and diseases in the world that many doctors have never even heard of. How is it that people are supposed to seek help when no one can help them? Those who suffer from conditions, such as the auto-immune disease referred to as Hidradenitis Suppurativa (H.S.), are left with no answers when doctors turn them away.

Tree lighting debacle one of many to come

The Union Leader reported Tuesday that the longtime tradition of decorating a tree in Durham’s Memorial Park may soon come to an end because of its exclusionary nature. The town has made no official decision on whether they’ll light the tree next year in lieu of the pushback.

Revisiting a submission from 1996 with an excerpt from the author

December 3, 2018

Comedy Review: Fringe Comedy Troupe

Donald Trump reacts to bad news like a grade-school bully

Somewhere in the distance, a little boy just suffered the first rejection of his life (perhaps refused pudding by the kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Peterson) and handles it rather poorly. His whispered rant meant only for the other children on the playground was becoming a tad overheated. If he wasn’t careful, Mrs. P may hear. The rest nod their heads in silent agreement. They are terrified of speaking up and landing in the crosshairs.

Shotgun! Ride along with UNH police

TNH design editor Joseph Cox shares his experience of a ride-along with a UNH police officer.

The story continues: The Story So Far releases new album "Proper Dose"

News Editor Katie Lesnyk reviews The Story So Far's new album, "Proper Dose"

"Dark": Daniel Sloss special delights in the subversive

Arts Editor Grace Hanley reviews Daniel Sloss' comedy special, "Dark"

Album Review: "Skylight" by Pinegrove

A conflicted fan gives Pinegrove a second chance

NFL: The shift in focus from sport to politics

October is here. Football started five weeks ago, but as the temperature drops, people are more likely now to stay inside on Sundays and watch the games. As far as fall sports go in most peoples’ minds, this is it – we’ve waited all summer. But there’s a growing rift in the NFL that seems to be driving some of its most loyal viewers elsewhere, like *gasp* baseball, the boring sport. Ratings for the latter have rocketed over the past year and I suspect it has something to do with the tiresome narrative that’s taken over the NFL.

Reflections on Dr. Ford's testimony against Judge Brett Kavanaugh

Desmond Tutu once said “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” What is an oppressor? It’s Brett Kavanaugh. But how can one person encompass such an ugly word? When anyone, regardless of race/gender/etc., forces someone to go through unjust treatment and force intense mental distress on a person – that is when they are truly an oppressor.

Wildcat romance- the origins of a Durham love story

Managing Editor Ian Lenahan gives his take on September 22nd's very wildcat wedding.

An open letter to New Hampshire college students by Senator Maggie Hassan (NH-D)

Senator Maggie Hassan weighs in on the financial struggles college students feel with student loans.

Ben's Bench: Who Can You Trust?

TNH's Benjamin Strawbridge reflects upon growing distrust in the news media and where one can find real news.

Column: Less talk, more action

Revenge with Rhythm

Although I tend to prefer to cover songs that have a positive or meaningful message, today I thought I’d discuss the trend throughout genres to use music to seek revenge on an ex. Sure, country music is known for its tales of heartbreak and pop has more recently been used, at least by some female singers, as a way to jeer at past loves who have caused pain. However, rock music is not particularly known for this. Still, the phenomenon does exist – even in older rock music – such as in Journey’s “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin.’”

The No Nawnsense March Madness Breakdown

Sorry, Duke Blue Devils fans. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but because your team could not surpass the pesky South Carolina Gamecocks, your 2017 March Madness brackets have officially been busted. I am not trying to call out my Sports Editor Brian Dunn, who picked the Blue Devils to win it all, but more or less am here to make you feel better as we gather to watch the Sweet 16 on Thursday and Friday.

Closer to Fine

So it’s a pretty old song and maybe discussing its meaning is a little redundant, but it’s a song that I really love and it doesn’t get talked about nearly enough. That is, “Closer To Fine” by the Indigo Girls.

Shaking the Stigma

This is the first time I’ll have ever said that I have social anxiety in a public format. I used to be unable to tell my family members, let alone friends or complete strangers about it. It’s a shame that our culture instills in many of us. To not be comfortable with who we are, the challenges we face and the many ways in which we deal with those challenges.

The Bruins are back: Bruce Cassidy’s teamis headed in the right direction

Ninety percent of the time I am joking on Twitter when I refer to the black and gold. I say it at least three times every game, “the Bruins are back,” but, in reality, it’s truly hard to believe that fans could be in a position to say that and, for the most part, not sound crazy at this stage in the season. But it begs the legitimate question: are the Bruins really back? Not back as in “2011 Stanley Cup Champion and dominant Eastern Conference presence” kind of back, but is this Boston Bruins team looking like a playoff team for the first time in three seasons? Yes. You have to recognize what this organization has done over the past couple of weeks to bring this Bruins team back to a somewhat legitimate standing from where they were only a couple of weeks ago.