Big Brother

Screen grab I took of the webcam. I chose to use one without any pedestrians.

Hey UNH alumni association, you are the ultimate creeps. For those of you who don't know what I am talking about, the UNH alumni association paid to have a live webcam set up on Main Street in front of the Whit at the intersection of Main Street and College Road. Anyone can access the webcam here, and users can gain control of the camera for one minute. You can read TNH's article about it here. You can debate whether on not this is an invasion of privacy, obviously it is in a public setting, but this isn't a security camera like at your local WalMart. The alumni association said it would provide a way for other alumni to stay connected to campus.

Here are some fake Q and A's and I have created. The italicized lines are being said by imaginary alumni:

Now I can stay better connected with my old college campus!
 You want to know how to stay even better connected? By reading TNH, the athletics website or even this blog! You don't need a friggen live webcam to stay connected to campus.

Oh, but it's fun! You can even access it on your iphone and look at yourself!
Use a fucking mirror!

It's cool to see college students in their own environment!
Please, put some pants on or go on chatroulette.

I was just on it for about 5 minutes. I wanted to see it for  myself before I wrote this. 30 people can access it at one time, and each person can control it for one minute. The three people in front of me (there was about a 3 minute wait until I could control it) all stared the camera at the closest female insight, literally zooming in on her face and or specific body parts. No joke. One even tilted the camera down as a female walked by as though to try and look down her shirt. I am not lying.

As you can see, you can easily zoom in on someone with clear quality.

In conclusion, I see no positive use to this camera.

Have a fun Halloween weekend and be careful out there... especially in front of the camera. Remember, Big Brother any creeper with internet access is watching.

Stay classy, not Alumni Associationey.

Thursday Thoughts

I think that if I hear one more negative political ad I am going to snap. Politics is a dirty, corrupt and a shady business, but quite I honestly I don't care what one campaign digs up about another. I would rather they just say what they want to do for our future. There is one ad I hear almost everyday on the bus about John Stephen. It goes something like: "John Stephen's campaign manager stalked a women and said that she deserved to be raped. Wouldn't you fire a stalker? John Stephen refused to." Don't get me wrong, John Stephen has some questionable things about his past, but this ad doesn't even say who the other candidate is. After Tuesday it will all be over and I can watch TV or listen to the radio in peace. I must say, my favorite ad is the one about the Democrat running in West Virginia who shoots the Cap and Trade bill with a sniper rifle... wait? What? Did I seriously just type that?

I think that it was awesome that President Obama went on the Daily Show last night. Now, I supported Obama when he ran and I still do. (Anyone who claims Obama is a socialist, really doesn't understand what socialism is.) I understand that achieving goals takes a long time and anyone who expected instant change was being unrealistic. At the same time, I was also really pleased that Jon Stewart critiqued Obama about the past two years. That takes a lot of balls. I must say it was nice to see Obama answer questions intelligently without stumbling like an idiot. Lets face it, Bush could have never done that. Obama spoke about how getting laws passed isn't black and white and it is really important to realize that just setting the foundations for the future is important. I feel as though everyone is quick to point out everything that the Obama administration hasn't done, but they neglect what they have done. 

Lastly, I think the fortune cookies from HoCo provide some of the best entertainment on campus. I got one that was actually the greatest pickup line ever: "Could I get some directions? (To where?) To you heart." The is fucking poetry. 

Stay classy, not UMassy.

Kicked Some UMASS

By: LadyMeow

This game was exactly like how one blog commenter described it, "Christmas came early this year." This win was great for UNH. However, while Christmas came early for UNH Football, it certainly became Christmas morning for my liver and stomach. We must have had 5 coolers of beer and food for a full three hours of nonstop tailgating. What a perfect day too, minus the windburn.  Clearly UMASS doesn't know how to tailgate cause I rarely saw any UMASS people out in the lot, they probably got their asses kicked or too pussy to show up. Where's that chode Devlin? I kid, I kid. Don't worry UNH has got this. Tailgating is a skill: absolute sheer preparation and execution are key. I will teach you the skills young Skywalkers as well as some important do's don'ts for tailgating at Gillette Stadium so you're set for next year!

1.Fun attire is the best attire. Instead of wearing the classic UNH Wildcats, UNH Football, etc, do something different like wear a shirt saying, "We bust ours to bust yours." or like the guy at the St. Louis Blues game with the shirt "I shaved my balls for this" is absolutely fabulous (via Deadspin). Someone make the girl version, "I shaved my cooter for this". These witty garments show you're a true fan and not so serious and upstight. Also, loved the "BEAT UMASS" t-shirts I saw, someone hook me up with one.

No this is not me, only a great shirt my sister is wearing. Case in point.

2. Form and Function=A lot of food in a short amount of time. This grill is a beast. It folds, it holds, and it molds (hey I try) some great tasting chicken wangs, brats, hotdogs, burgers, etc. Its even on fucking WHEELS! I'm still full from Saturday. Also, a great chef who knows his hardware is also key. Honestly, just let the men takeover. Ladies, whip up that mac salad.

Damn youz a sexiii bitch

3. Have FUN tailgating games. We chose Kan Jam. This game requires skill, not recommended for the drunk. Key is to get the frisbee into the hole and some other rules (go to the website if you care). Otherwise, its a fucking challenge and definitely creates a lot of fun. Ruit was pretty hard considering the wind. Although we managed to do flip cup by blocking the wind with our bodies. Talk about a shitshow, but definitely a lot of fun. Other great games are Ladderball/golf, the Washer Game, or cornhole (fucking hard dammit!)

Fucking KanJam

4. Don't be a fucking moron. Hey if you're under 21, you're drinking, and in a public area...Your chances of getting arrested/caught are high. Keep it real. Don't be dumb. You'll get arrested by attracting attention, cops eat that shit up. They love stumbling biddies, loud ass bros, and puking fatties. You better check yoself before you wreck yoself. PS, bringing alcohol into Gillette underage will also get you arrested, my friend is a fucking dumbass. His loss.

Case in point: Here are 12 biddies getting into a police van after getting caught for 'unlawful possession'. Don't be a fucking moron.

5. Don't be that kid. It never fun feeling sick after some drinking. Know your limits. Drinking to oblivion/sickness/blackoutness is probably a significant sign of alcoholism. I know I was going to be at Gillette all day, I paced myself, because nothing sucks more than the world spinning right before your eyes. I drunkenly controlled myself and only left the stadium with a sunburn (yeah, wtf). So, sorry girl who was vomiting in the bathroom feeling like absolute shit. You're an idiot.

Don't end up on one of these. Embarrassing.

6. Sick seats make the experience that much better. I got my tickets way in advance because I'm an anal ass planner, but it was definitely worth it. I'll never get tickets like these during a Pats game and 5th row is definitely a great place to be.

Oh here we are...kicking ass per usual. 

7. Know your team. Well, know the hot players. My hot player is Dontra Peters. He played a great game with that great ass. Keep it up sport. Sorry guys, um, the cheerleaders look good? Sorry didn't get pics of them, not my type.

do me.

8. Who the fuck in Gnarlz? This person has the best seat in the house. I would love to be him/her (trying not to be sexist mmmkay?) for a day at UNH football or hockey game. Taking pictures with people, getting the crowd amped, and getting the best seat in the house every time. So jealous. I hope you comment.

Fucking Gnarlz, Fucking Wild E. You suck. I want your life that day.

9a.Let's shit on UMASS. Why is there a man in a chicken suit on the UMASS side? As El Pres would *maybe* say, "does wearing a chicken suit on the losing team's fan side get you laid?." the answer is no. GTFO.

Go back to your coop.

9b. UMASS should invest more in its football program than a scholarship funded band. I love the UNH band, they play because they love it. Not because they're motivated to keep their scholarship. They feed of the intensity of the hockey and football games. Honestly Amherst, stop recruiting people who are overweight who blow inanimate objects and fuck within their own social circle. Recruit some real people that can play football against UNH. Embarrassing Amherst, just embarrassing.

I think the tuba section would have a better chance of winning than the 'team' that showed up for UMASS

9c. Stadium fights are hilarious. You look like tool. Sit down, drink you beer and enjoy the game. You're attracting attention by a swarm of fluorescent men. Honestly, you're distracting me because you don't know how to act civil. Let's do the grown up thing and think to ourselves, fuck the guy who is slamming your team for being shitty; maybe you should accept it because its true. Deal with it dude. Lets not act like our balls haven't dropped yet.

Kinda blurry, but you get the point. Just creates negative attention.

10. Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die.

Cannot wait for next year!

xoxo!

Reactions to the Colonial Clash

This past weekend, UNH played the first-ever college football game at the Patriot's Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. UNH defeated the University of Massachusetts 39-13 in front of the largest-ever CAA regular-season crowd, which topped 32,800. It was pretty easy to see that the majority of those fans were UNH fans, but we'll come back to that later. I am not going to talk about the game though, but more of the experience for the fans.

Every single person I have talked to, young and old, had an absolute blast at the game. Although, in all fairness I have not talked to any UMass fans, so I cannot speak on their behalf. I mean, as fun as the tailgating was, most of their fans were long gone before the Minutemen put any points on the scoreboard. I think this was an awesome chance for two relatively small football schools to experience a taste of what big-time college football is all about. Sure, the crowd was about a third or less of that for Penn State, Michigan or Florida games – or any major FBS team for that matter – but it more than doubled any UNH home game in recent memory.

The tailgating was pretty awesome, and it was great to see everybody having fun. I saw many UNH and UMass groups tailgating together in harmony. I'm sure that there may have been a few bad apples out there, but for the most part everyone seemed pretty friendly. Except, of course for the kids we caught trying to steal our grill after the game. Their excuse was perfect, "It was on fire, and I was trying to put it out." Really? Because there weren't any coals in it, and it was cold.

It is safe to say that UNH had the larger crowd and, even when we figure that a few thousand went just to see a cheap game at Gillette, we can estimate that at least 13,000 to 15,000 were UNH fans. I think that if the Colonial Clash proved anything, other than UNH's superiority over UMass in yet another category, it is that UNH can fill a larger home stadium. Cowell Stadium opened on Oct. 10, 1936; it is ancient, ugly and downright embarrassing for a college facility. Despite having a crowd of over 12,000 for this year's Homecoming game versus Richmond, the stadium actually only holds 8,000 spectators. Last year UNH's largest home crowd was over 14,000 when UNH upset Villanova, who would eventually win the FCS Championship.

If these last few seasons have proved anything, it is that UNH football is here to stay, and as a university and a community we need to recognize that and give the team what it deserves. That would be a new or at the very least a renovated stadium and field. President Huddleston has mentioned it in his "UNH in 2020" speeches, and I think he is right on. Very few FCS schools make money off their football programs, and I think that UNH has the potential to be a profitable program. A larger stadium will attract better recruits, better teams attract more fans and that means more profit. It is a simple fact. If you are a recruit split evenly between two schools, which do you pick, the school with 7,000 quiet fans or the school with 15,000 rowdy fans?

Now, we must understand that you need to spend money in order to make money. Every year students have complained about rising tuition costs, but one thing that UNH lacks compared to many other schools is alumni donations from former athletes. According to a Boston Globe article from earlier this year only 1 percent of UNH's former athletes donated money in 2008, compared to 26 percent at Boston College. This shows it is not necessarily a matter of tuition, but also alumni donations. It is not a coincidence that some of the most profitable universities and colleges in the country also have some of the strongest athletic programs.

Of course this is all just wishful thinking and UNH is still years away from achieving those goals, but it is never too early to start promoting new ideas. If you get anything out of this, I hope you get excited for the final home football games of the season. UNH hosts top-five-ranked William and Mary on Nov. 6 before closing out the season with Towson on Nov. 20 for Senior Day. I hope to see you out there cheering for our ‘Cats.

Stay classy, not UMassy

Shenanigans in NYC

So I was going to write a big long post detailing all my shenanigans in New York City from Thursday and Friday, but to tell you the truth I don't remember much... Just kidding I remember it all, but I know most of you probably  wouldn't read the entire post so I'll keep it semi brief. (Read: there are some things left better unwritten.)

In a 27.5 hour period (beginning Thursday at 7 am and ending Friday around 10:30 am) my brother and I spent roughly 13 or so hours on a bus. Luckily I slept (read: was passed out) for the return trip. Anyways, we arrived to NYC around 2 pm on Thursday afternoon. First bar around 3. They had $5 beer and whiskey shot combos, which is probably the greatest way to ever start off a day of drinking before a rock concert. Think about it, you're drinking a shot and beer in the amount of time you would normally do one or the other. That's twice the drunk in half the time! How could things ever turn out bad? (Hint: They don't!)

The place was a total dive, we coined the term "Duct tape Dive" because the entire booths were held together by red duct tape. The bartenders were wasted, along with all the other people there.  I love NYC. Anyways, we hit another bar after on the way to the concert. Had a few Jim Beam nips and finally the doors opened early around 6:30 or so.

Anyways, the concert was unreal. My Morning Jacket was unbelievably good and if you ever have the chance to seem them you really should. They played all of their album "It Still Moves" (they were doing 5 nights in a row, featuring a different album each night and recording it for a DVD box set). During their encore they played a few B-sides, a Bob Dylan cover, and a very awesome cover of the Band's "It Makes No Difference" and finished with a cool version of Lionel Richies' "All Night Long." If you're a fan of the band check out Youtube for recordings of just about every song they played, especially "Run Thru;" it was an intense performance with crazy strobe lights.

All in all it was an epic 27.5 hours. New York City never disappoints and you never know what you're going to see. Like the legitimately insane guy inline behind me at the bus station. The dude was absolutely terrifying.

That is how you fuckin' rock!

Tomorrow I'll  post my TNH column about my experience at the Colonial Clash before getting back to the regular postings. 

Stay classy, not UMassy.

Happy Colonial Clash!

New Hampshirite will give you the scoop play by play of the game and I will give you the rundown of the tailgating partying scene and how I am a better partier than New Hampshirite. I will include pictures of our massive setup (15 of us) in the fucking 5th row (top that new hampshirite!) and our oodles of coolers of food from Mr. Steer and BEER BEER AND BEER.


Happy Safe and Fun Colonial Clash Motherfuckers! GO UNH!

Also, New Hampshirite doesn't know I posted this....Haheohoahahuhahoheha.

4 Student Orgs You Pay For, That Will Let You Down [And Why It's Not [Entirely] Their Faults]

CAB: The Campus Activities Board, they couldn't have said it better themselves on their website, "might as well come...you've already paid for it!" With a budget of $107,500 (making it the second highest SAF subsidy behind SCOPE's), you may be asking yourself, how could CAB ever let me down? Now don't get me wrong, CAB puts on some damn good events throughout the year--Stress Relief, Comedians, Outdoor Movies, and even BINGO games (never been to a BINGO game but heard they are quite fun and plan on checking it out this year)--but it's not it's programming that I have a huge problem with but it's scheduling and date choices. In CAB's concept it states that CAB's purpose is to put on "alternative programming," this is something that really grinds my gears. As The New Hampshirite has repeatedly pointed out, and UNH Health Services has even admitted themselves, the majority of this campus drinks. That means that Thursday, Friday, and Saturday most UNH students are out trying to relieve some of the stress from the weeks tasks and tests--I think we can all agree a few drinks to take the stress off is better than letting it build up and stringing oneself from the rafters. So when does CAB decide to schedule most of its "alternative programming?" Right in the middle of most peoples nights out! WHY???? CAB brings some hilarious comedians, and stress relief is one of the best events to attend come finals week, but the organization makes it impossible for the majority of the student body, the PAYING students who buy into the STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE, to attend it's events. Maybe I'm fucking crazy here but wouldn't it make more sense for CAB to put on events on weeknights, when every member of the university has an equal opportunity to attend them? Or are weeknights when Englehart residents and Res Life members are caged up in their rooms beating it/doing homework/playing farmville/watching reruns of Greys anatomy? My 2nd qualm with CAB is that thus far they have failed to create any meaningful traditions at UNH. Has anyone ever even been to the Homecoming Parade? I can't say I have! It seems to me like in the year since Communiversity (not even a SAFO org) has existed, they have already showed CAB up at it's own gig, organizing flashdances during finals weeks and lets not forget the Homecoming Bonfire, that is bound to be a tradition that carries on for years to come. My last issue with CAB is it's lack of advertising. So what if CAB chalks at the entrances to the MUB and hangs up a few posters near the GSS Boxes, not everyone is a MUB rat, some of us live of campus and have things to do during the day besides walk around the fucking MUB. Maybe if I would know for once when a comedian was coming I'd be able to take a break from drinking, attend one of these Saturday at 9pm "alternative" events, laugh my balls off, and then get back after it downtown trying to forget my own name.

Maybe I'm just the only crazy one here?


Next Time: Find out why SCAN will probably let you down.

*thanks to those who provided the information that made this series of articles possible (you know who you are)

and as always, Live Life Lifted