When I first walked into our newsroom I was slightly intimidated by all of the cool, older, more seasoned-looking journalists, but I soon felt at home with people I came to know as great people that happened to be great writers too. Seeing how they believed in me inspired me to put my best work forward always.
When students returned to the University of New Hampshire (UNH) campus for the 2020 fall semester, they were met with new regulations and changes on campus due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. One of the many changes that took place was the way in which students could eat and get food from campus dining locations. With the university’s plan to be fully operational by the fall 2021 semester, UNH Dining hopes to safely make some changes while adhering to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recommended guidelines.
The Durham Public Library (DPL) announced how they plan to approach phase two of their coronavirus (COVID-19) reopening plan. While taking many precautions to keep patrons safe, the library is allowing more people into the building as CDC guidelines have changed.
After seven wonderful years, Main Street Makery located on Durham’s Main Street is closing its doors. On March 29, 2021, Shop Owner Sarah Grandy announced the devastating news on the store’s Facebook page and through an email newsletter. The store’s closing date is April 30.
On March 5, 2021, Topanga Canyon Vintage reopened in a new location that is more accessible for customers. The small business is located at 13 Jenkins Court, Durham, NH and is open Wednesday – Sunday noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment.
What began as late nights and early mornings in dorm rooms and one-bedroom apartments over the span of two years ultimately turned University of New Hampshire (UNH) senior computer science major Ryan Lefebvre’s dream into reality. Lefebvre created LogSmarter™, an artificial intelligence (AI) nutrition coach app that uses machine learning to help people reach and sustain their health goals.
Tejun Celestin, a junior business administration with finance and information systems and business analytics dual options major, took part in the final Zoom event for “Confronting the Racial Wealth Gap” series at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) on Feb. 11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
The new Netflix original series, Bridgerton offers the viewer a look into 1813 London during the courting season. The eight-episode drama was created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by Shonda Rhimes. The show quickly became a Netflix “Top Ten” and currently remains top four in the U.S. today.
As the University of New Hampshire begins their return to campus, students are being asked to follow all guidelines outlined by the university. Over the past week, UNH students have been sent an overwhelming number of emails regarding the testing procedure and rules for a safe spring semester which begins, Feb. 1. Below, the emails and guidelines provided by UNH are broken down as a comprehensive return to campus guide.
Mia Rollins was determined to pursue a career in figure skating; ultimately, turning her passion into her dream job. At age 18 an ankle injury destroyed this possibility. Devastated, Rollins turned to a different creative avenue - art. She attended Brown University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Visual Art and Modern Culture. Rollins now works full time as an artist and actively applies to show her work in galleries across the United States.
As underclassmen begin to pick courses for their next semester at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), discovery courses remain something many underclassmen want to cross off their college to-do list. UNH requires every student to complete the Discovery Program which is compromised of courses that cover 11 different categories: Writing, Quantitative Reasoning, Inquiry, Biological Science, Physical Science, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Historical Perspectives, World Cultures, Social Science, Environment, Technology and Society. Check out popular favorites and their availability this spring!
