The New Hampshire

Snoop Dogg brings semester to Climax

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Christine Gagliano and her friends devised a plan to meet Snoop Dogg Friday afternoon while dodging a light drizzle in doorframe of the Whitt.

"We're going through the doors, get patted down and running for the stage," said junior Gagliano amid a crowd of eager Snoop fans.

UNH professor's work receives Nobel Peace Prize

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of New Hampshire is already well known for its winning hockey team, but now the university is garnering worldwide acclaim for Professor Berrien Moore III's participation on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Moore, the director of UNH's Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space, was a member of a panel of scientists awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, along with Al Gore, for their work regarding the growing issue of global climate change.

AAUP and Administration come to tentative contract agreement

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On March 28, the UNH chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the UNH Administration announced a tentative contract agreement that will cover from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009. Along with the contract agreement, the AAUP informed the administration that they would not hold a boycott on this year's summer session.

ResLife takes a shot at banning alcohol paraphernalia

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Residential Life could find students in the wrong for possessing empty Keystone Light cans and alcohol funnels in their dormitories if changes in the university residential contract are passed.

Director of Residential Life Scott Chesney proposed a few new guidelines he would like to see enforced next year.

Increase in Student Athletic Fee rejected by student senate

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The air was charged Sunday night, March 2, as multiple student senators expressed their doubts about a bill proposing a 5 percent increase to the Student Athletic Fee. Marty Scarano, director of athletics, sat with his arms crossed. Pat Madsen, senior associate athletic director for finance, was equally solemn.

First in fall: UNH Hosts GOP debate

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Apparently, the spin only stops at The O'Reilly Factor because the cycle was on high at the Whittemore Center on September 5, as UNH hosted the fourth Republican Debate, sponsored by FOX News and the New Hampshire Republican Party.

Most of UNH's over 13,800 students know of Young's restaurant.

UNH student pleads not guilty to murder charges

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On September 7, junior backup quarterback for UNH, Henri 'Hank' Hendricks, 21, was charged with murder, assault and battery. The charges came after a May 24 incident while Hendricks was home in San Diego for summer break.

Shock and disbelief took hold of UNH students in reaction to the charges.

Local businesses close after years of service

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Local stores are being forced to close due to an ongoing decrease of business in downtown Durham. Stores that have been in business for over 30 years are closing their doors this month.

Jim Houghton, owner of ACE Houghton's Hardware, closed his store on April 11 after 31 years of business.

UNH professor acquitted of stalking and disorderly conduct charges

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

UNH professor, John J. Collins was found not guilty on October 23, on charges of stalking and disorderly conduct that stemmed from a lost temper due to a parking ticket and an ensuing conflict with a colleague.

With two more witnesses yet to speak on Collins' behalf, the judge ruled not guilty on both charges of stalking and disorderly conduct, according to court documents, which brought a conclusion to what had started four month prior.

UNH students sued over illegal downloads

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On October 18, 30 UNH students received notice that the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) planned to file legal action against them because the students illegally shared copyrighted material over peer-to-peer networks.

The 30 UNH students are among 411 from 19 higher-education institutions nationwide that were targeted in the newest wave of the RIAA's campaign against online music theft.

Take a deep breath Durham:State bans smoking in restaurants

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As of September 16, New Hampshire smelled a lot better than it did the day before for non-smoking citizens throughout the state.

In June, Governor Lynch signed a bill into law that bans smoking in all New Hampshire restaurants, bars and cocktail lounges in addition to a number of other public places including hospitals and grocery stores.

Human error delays campus alert

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A human error delayed the delivery of a campus-wide e-mail alert aimed to warn students of an incident involving a suspicious person that police say may have been carrying a hunting rifle.

On Nov. 25, around 10 p.m., three female freshmen walking back to their rooms in Williamson spotted a suspicious looking man near Philbrook Dining Hall, pointing what appeared to be a hunting rifle in their direction.

Drop it like it's hot: UNH Administration looks to lose party school image

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's a Friday night. After a long week of classes, homework, exams and papers, many students at the University of New Hampshire decide to get out of the dorm room and go out for a night on the town. The quiet streets of small town Durham have been known to fill with students on the weekends, but are not as full as they have been in past years.

Car theif hits UNH

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Four cars were stolen from the student parking lots February and March at the University of New Hampshire. One of the cars was found almost completely submerged in the Merrimack River outside Merrimac, Mass. Itwas spotted by a family walking along the riverbank.

CEO, co-founder of City Year selected to be keynote speaker at 2008 commencement

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The keynote speaker for this year's commencement ceremony is City Year co-founder Michael Brown.

Brown, a Harvard University and Harvard Law School graduate, co-founded a youth service group called City Year in 1988. The program brings together over 1,400 people, ranging in age from 17 to 24, each year to commit to one year of full-time community service, which includes leadership development and civic engagement.

Women's Hockey: Team of the Year

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There was no real competition here, as the Women's Hockey team had the most successful year amongst UNH athletic teams. They simply demolished opponents this past season, going undefeated in the Hockey East , finishing with a record 20-0-1, which included an 18 game unbeaten streak.

Most Valuable Athlete

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Men's

Kevin regan � Men's Hockey � Senior Goalie
Regan was named a Hobey Baker finalist, a first team All American, Hockey East Player of the Year (unanimous selection), and selected to the All-Hockey East First Team. He posted a 2.21 GAA and a .930 save percentage, which ranked sixth nationally.

Final Bullpen

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Well folks, it's all over. One more year of UNH athletics is in the books, and we here at TNH Sports had plenty to fill our pages with. And this being the "Year in Review" issue, I figured I would take some time to review the events that took place on the fields, the rinks, and the hardwood this past year.

Most Improved Players

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Men's Mike Radja � Men's Hockey � Senior Forward Radja won the Guy Smith Award given annual to the best offensive player. A first-team All-Hockey East selection and a New England All Star, led the 'Cats with 19 goals including his team-best six game-winning goals which ranked fourth nationally.

Rookie of the Year

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Men's

Danny Dries � Men's Hockey � Freshman Forward
The Lake Orion, Michigan native came out of nowhere this season, starting as an unfamiliar freshman and finishing as a member of the Wildcats' first line. He was promoted to the top line in December and never relinquished the spot.

Women's soccer: Comeback Team

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Women's Soccer � Overall: 11-7-2 � America east regular season champs

Talk about a complete turn-around. After finishing the 2006 campaign with a sub-.500 record in the America East Conference, the Wildcats turned in an 11-7-2 record in 2007, which was good enough for a share of the regular season title.

Men's Hockey: Coach of the Year

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dick Umile � Head Coach � Men's Hockey

Umile was named New England's Division I Coach of the Year for the fourth time in his storied career. He was also honored as New England's top coach in 1991, 1999 and 2003. In a season of parity in Hockey East, Umile's Wildcats were the only standout team, posting a 19-5-3 record in the league to win the regular season title by eight points.

Letter from the editor: And now, the end is near...

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Readers,

As much as we wish we did, The New Hampshire's staff does not have a lot of time to go back and reflect on the stories we have written in the past. For us, the best story is always the next story and, unless a topic stays relevant for weeks or months (like a string of car thefts or developing legal battle), we tend to forget about the things did in the past.

What's new from...John and Steph

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hey Everyone!

My name is John Banks and I have recently been elected as your new Student Body President. My dear friend Stephanie Saporito is your new Student Body Vice President. I cannot tell you all how excited we are to be here today. Stephanie and I just wanted to introduce ourselves and say "Hi!" We have an office in the MUB room 119F.

A special thank-you from TNH

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TNH would like to take the time to send a special thank-you to UNH journalism professor and program director Jane Harrigan. A Boston College graduate, her career in journalism has led her to work for the Associated Press, The Concord Monitor, and The St. Petersburg Times.