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Petition circulates for RA hazard pay

Petition circulates for RA hazard pay

Benjamin Domaingue March 4, 2021
University of New Hampshire (UNH) Resident Assistants (RAs) are requesting hazard pay from the university through a petition that has circulated among the student body. The petition, which has amassed nearly 480 signatures at the time of writing, notes concerns of the increased workload for RAs when UNH transitioned to its orange mode of operation.
UNH shifts to “orange mode” after rise in COVID-19 cases

UNH shifts to “orange mode” after rise in COVID-19 cases

Cassie Hollasch February 17, 2021
[DURHAM]-- “Rest assured UNH Housing remains open,” Residential Life stated. This past Thursday UNH announced a transition to orange mode due to a rise of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases within the campus community. Effective Thursday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m., President James Dean sent an email to all faculty and students with an official statement. “We are seeing a dramatic and sustained rise in the number of positive COVID-19 cases within the Durham community. As a result, effective 6 p.m. today, Feb. 11, 2021, the Durham campus (Manchester and Law remain in yellow) will transition to our orange mode of operation.”

27 students evicted from housing for COVID-19 protocol noncompliance

Cassie Hollasch November 28, 2020
There were 27 evictions from University of New Hampshire (UNH) housing between Nov. 6 and Nov. 11, according to an email sent by Senior Vice Provost for Student Life Kenneth Holmes.
Continuing traditions: Floor Wars

Continuing traditions: Floor Wars

Melanie Matts September 25, 2020
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Residential Life creatively continued the tradition of “Floor Wars” despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions and guidelines.
Anti-LGBTQ+ message displayed in bias incident at Congreve

Anti-LGBTQ+ message displayed in bias incident at Congreve

Hannah Donahue September 10, 2020
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) reported its first bias incident of the fall semester in Congreve Hall on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Positive UNH COVID-19 cases reported in the last week

Positive UNH COVID-19 cases reported in the last week

Hannah Donahue September 2, 2020
The university reported 23 positive cases on Aug. 23, 30 reported cases as of Aug. 27, and to a new high of 44 cases as of Sunday, Aug. 30.
University-organized fire sparks social distancing concerns

University-organized fire sparks social distancing concerns

Hannah Donahue August 28, 2020

A bonfire social event for first-year students hosted by Residential Life at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) spurred speculation when students started crowding together outside of Christensen and...

COVID-19: Residential Life to practice new methods of community

COVID-19: Residential Life to practice new methods of community

Hannah Donahue April 3, 2020
As a result of the decision by the University of New Hampshire (UNH) to remain in a virtual learning setting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the university’s Department of Residential Life is left without a major aspect of its everyday structure- the vibrant residence hall communities.
On the Spot: New hall director Shanti Scott

On the Spot: New hall director Shanti Scott

Hannah Donahue January 30, 2020
Shanti Scott (‘14) is a woman of many interests.
Holly Fosher: Hall director and UNH enthusiast

Holly Fosher: Hall director and UNH enthusiast

Hannah Donahue September 26, 2019
Who is Handler Hall’s new Hall Director, Fosher Fosher? She’s not as new to UNH as you may think, and she’s set up to be one of the greatest Hall Directors we’ve ever seen
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