Positives:

-Happy 375th Birthday New Haven!

-Summer 2013 is so close, I can feel it!

Negatives:

-With this weather, I no longer have any motivation to get work done. At all.

-One thing I don’t like about group work: When you can’t find a good time for everyone to meet and nothing gets done because of that.

The Battery Charge:

As preparation for finals get underway, I would just like to throw out a reminder that, in addition to the tutoring and test preparation services provided by offices on campus, the library will be having a therapy dog! How cool is that you ask? The answer is very!

 Positives:

-We have event emails once again! A feature very much missed by this copy editor.

-Registration seems to be going pretty well for everyone so far.

Negatives:

-My heart goes out to everyone affected by the tragedy at this year’s Boston Marathon.
-That moment at the end of a great weekend when you realize you forgot to finish one of the assignments you had to do.

The Battery Charge:

I had the opportunity to attend the Alumni Scholarship Ball last Saturday; it’s reassuring to see the amount of money donated that night and in general towards financial aid and student support. So many people, alumni and otherwise, are committed to seeing students succeed at UNH.

Positives:

-Great food, displays and performances…loved the international festival!

-The end of the semester is in sight, you just have to keep on keeping on.

Negatives:

-Everyone’s favorite time of the semester…class registration! But we have Banner now, so hopefully it won’t be too bad.

-Staying organized becomes exponentially harder with each additional thing you have to keep track off.

The Battery Charge:

One great thing about April is that many of the large-scale events on campus happen around this time, including the International Festival, the Alumni Ball, Greek formals, Spring Weekend (technically May 3 to 5 this year, but I’m counting it anyway) and much more. Make sure to take a break from the work that you’re most likely buried in at this point to go to some of the events!

Positives:

-Congratulations to the Theater Department and the cast of Into the Woods for a great production!

-That awesome moment when you manage to ace a test you didn’t study for.

Negatives:

-Is it possible for a junior to catch senioritis? I feel like I have all of the symptoms at this point.

-There are a few things I know for certain and this is one: There aren’t nearly enough hours in the day to finish everything that needs to be done.

The Battery Charge:

To those that say that there’s nothing to do on campus, I’d like to point out that last weekend was not only Black and Latino Alumni Weekend, but also featured multiple productions of Into the Woods as well as a few other events. I can’t stress enough that there plenty of events out there, you just have to look for them!

Positives:

-I hope everyone enjoyed their spring break as much as I did! Even though I spent most of it working…

-It’s officially Spring! The last bits of snow are way overdue for melting anyway.

Negatives:

-Crunch time has begun. Better get to the library fast, seats are disappearing faster than a clearance sale.

-There’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance and some people like to jump over that line instead of walk on it.

The Battery Charge:

As of this publication, USGA polls are still open. If you haven’t already, vote and let your voice be heard!

Positives:

-Spring Break is upon us. Have fun and be safe everyone!

-Congrats to Up Til Dawn for having an amazing finale event and raising a ton of money for St. Jude’s.

Negatives:

-Go home snow, you’re drunk. (Quote by USGA President Patrick Kelland).

-Some very well-planned (and expensive) events have a disappointing turn-out. Step out of your comfort zone and attend events you wouldn’t normally attend.

The Battery Charge:

It’s election season…no, not the presidential election, but USGA elections. Get out there, attend the campaign events and get to know everyone running. Let your voice be heard!

Positives:

-The Job and Internship Fair that took place last Friday was packed! Hopefully someone walked away with an offer.
-Texas… the scenery is like a movie. People, get out of your rooms and travel more often.

Negatives:

-It’s that time of year… housing selection is upon us once more. For those of you selecting rooms, may the odds be ever in your favor. (Side note: Someone should bring that phrase back).
-And then there was that time I almost fell asleep during a meeting with President Kaplan…

The Battery Charge:

People very often complain about things that they don’t like on campus to the wrong people. Sure, announcing that you don’t like your professors, the food or housing situation on Facebook can be cathartic, but do you think it’ll be more effective than telling that professor or a staff member on campus responsible for food or housing? If everyone expects someone else to do something, no one will do it.

(Or write about it in The Charger Bulletin and reach more people! -Editor)

Positives:

-Congratulations to all of the new Greek pledges and upcoming resident assistants. Yay leadership!

-Also, congratulations to the UNH Ice Hockey Team for winning their championship!

Negatives:

-People sometimes need to realize that any point that can be made by angrily yelling at and insulting someone can probably be made just as easily by adding some calm civility. Plus, it saves your voice, and who wouldn’t want to avoid an unnecessarily sore throat?

-What is with all this weather? If it gets any colder, tongues are going to start freezing mid-sentence.

The Battery Charge:

March is coming, which means spring break, the beginning of the spring season as well as the USGA Spring Elections! The snow will melt, vacations will be had, and it will be a very exciting and nerve-wracking time for some. Trade the snow boots for some rain boots and get ready for the bloom.

Positives:

-The campus still has a nice little blanket of snow left; enjoy it while you have the chance.

-The Military Veterans of UNH (MVUNH) organization put on a great formal ball that reminded me how much of an impact veteran students make here at UNH. There are over 200 on campus, so get to know a few.

Negatives:

-Censorship, enough said. Actually no, read the Battery Charge.

-I once heard that some people come into your life as blessings and others as lessons. I think there are some people that come as viruses, because I’m coughing up a storm!

The Battery Charge:

Regardless of whether you agree with an opinion published in the Bulletin, asking the editors to censor what gets published is not the answer. This newspaper exists to allow the student voice to be heard, and if you disagree with something that is published please feel free to submit a response. The ability to express even unpopular opinions is what makes our newspaper such a great thing to have on campus, so keep that in mind!  (What he said. – Editor)

Positives:

-Snow! Tons and tons of snow! UNH is a winter wonderland, and it’s gorgeous!

-New Haven has such an abundance of service and cultural opportunities that you’ll probably never see them all. Take a trip sometime during the day and find something!

Negatives:

-On the other hand, the snow caused everything to close. Even Dunkin Donuts closed early… and I couldn’t satisfy my coffee addiction.

-I once heard that some people come into your life as blessings and others as lessons. I think there are some people that come as viruses, because I’m coughing up a storm!

The Battery Charge:

For this Valentine’s Day issue, I’m going to say that, regardless of your relationship status, take a moment and remind those around you how much you care about them. Time is fleeting and you don’t know how much longer you will all be together.