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Chi Omega Raises Over $2,000 for Make-a-Wish New Hampshire

Chi Omega Raises Over $2,000 for Make-a-Wish New Hampshire

Aubrey Benoit December 9, 2021
[Durham, NH]-- Nov. 16. The University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Chi Omega sorority hosted a Make-a-Wish New Hampshire event, raising over $2,000 for the foundation. At the event, Mr. UNH, five UNH male contestants competed in talent, swimwear and formal Q&A. Ramon Graham of Sigma Nu, Jackson Bloom of Lambda Chi Alpha, Taylor Donovan of SCOPE, Gordon Woods, and Mody Abdelsalam of the UNH football team all participated in Mr. UNH.  
UNH announces updated Homecoming tailgate protocols

UNH announces updated Homecoming tailgate protocols

Anna Kate Munsey September 27, 2021
Following a bout of “unfortunate behavior” during the first tailgate of the year, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has created a plan to avoid a recurrence at the Homecoming Weekend football game on Oct. 2. 
SCOPE welcomes star Bruins player

SCOPE welcomes star Bruins player

Aubrey Benoit, Arts Editor May 8, 2021
By 2006, Brad Marchand was drafted to play for New England’s beloved Boston Bruins. Between then and now, he has won a Stanley Cup, World Championship gold and the World Cup gold. A left winger, a proud father and a classy drinker, University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Student Committee On Popular Entertainment (SCOPE) welcomed Marchand to a live Q&A Monday evening.
Trash or Treasure: NH Seacoast artist digs up the BA & BFA exhibition

Trash or Treasure: NH Seacoast artist digs up the BA & BFA exhibition

Aubrey Benoit, Arts Editor May 1, 2021
As several senior students reach towards their academic diplomas, there is still one last push before they can walk across the stage in May. From business to English students, there is a vast variety of adults at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) ready to jump into the real world. This past Monday, the senior art and fine arts students put forth their work for the last time at UNH.
The Clothesline Project Temporarily Displayed at UNH

The Clothesline Project Temporarily Displayed at UNH

Aubrey Benoit, Arts Editor April 22, 2021
[DURHAM, NH]-- Since 1990, the Clothesline Project has brought awareness to the issue of violence against men, women and children. For those who have been affected by violence, the Clothesline Project allows them to express their emotions on a t-shirt. To raise awareness of sexual assault, sexual harassment and domestic violence, the Sexual Harassment & Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) dedicated a couple days to their own Clothesline Project. Between social media, coordination and strength from survivors in Durham, this project was able to raise awareness to some of the most impactful issues within society.
Record donations made during 2021 (603) Challenge

Record donations made during 2021 (603) Challenge

Cassie Hollasch April 14, 2021
[Durham, NH]—On April 9, the (603) Challenge for the University of New Hampshire (UNH) took flight. With thousands of donations every year, donors come together to show support for their favorite areas of the university. For a certain period of time, any gift amount is matched by some of the annual and underwriters. Adding up to almost $200 per donor, the funds are matched until the $225,000 runs out. With an abounding number of challenges, gift opportunities and a live leaderboard , contributors have five days to give back to their favorite community in New Hampshire .
SCOPE Hosts Pete Davidson for virtual Q&A

SCOPE Hosts Pete Davidson for virtual Q&A

Aubrey Benoit, Arts Editor April 8, 2021
Saturday Night Live (SNL) star, Pete Davidson, was welcomed to a Q&A hosted by the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Student Committee on Popular Entertainment (SCOPE) and moderated by SNL’s Alex Moffat this past Tuesday.
Young fashion designer donates to COVID-19 relief

Young fashion designer donates to COVID-19 relief

Aubrey Benoit, Arts Editor April 2, 2021
MAD-X started less than a year ago. With an array of tie-dyed sweatsuits and stickers, designer and owner, Madeline Hixon has sold her works of art to profit all those who have been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The first annual Hop + Grind “Hoppy” Leprechaun 5K hosted in Durham

The first annual Hop + Grind “Hoppy” Leprechaun 5K hosted in Durham

Cassie Hollasch March 26, 2021
[DURHAM, NH]-- After almost a year of being cooped up indoors due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), participants of the Hop + Grind “Hoppy” Leprechaun 5K were able to safely get back out there and experience the joy of racing this past Saturday.
Simple and inexpensive craft for RAs

Simple and inexpensive craft for RAs

Cassie Hollasch March 23, 2021
All you need is a rainbow blast of Sharpies, white ceramic tiles, rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, and most importantly, a whole lot of imagination.
Farinas takes flight: local artist shares his inspiration

Farinas takes flight: local artist shares his inspiration

Aubrey Benoit, Arts Editor March 4, 2021
[DURHAM]-- Ryan Farinas, 22, and his band “BLANCO” performed at The Big Bean in Durham, New Hampshire (NH) two Saturdays ago. Farinas takes on the role of lead singer, Shane Jozitis on drums, Kai Dimuzio on bass, Matt Oriente on saxophone and Thomas Williams on guitar. Filling up the capacity of 70 people in a COVID-safe environment, his show was a hit to say the least. Hitting almost 30,000 streams on Spotify alone for his single “I Wanna Die in Hawaii” illuminates the talent Farinas exudes as a young and emerging artist.
UNH students reflect on National Kindness Day

UNH students reflect on National Kindness Day

Cassie Hollasch February 25, 2021
[DURHAM]— Feb. 17 was National Kindness Day, making this past week an opportunity for people to spread kindness. I decided to go out of my way to spread kindness to those around me and encouraged my friends and peers at The University of New Hampshire (UNH) to do the same. 
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