News at 9

Another great addition of the Wildcat Wire with TNH's Alex Rapp in the books! We covered campus safety, unionizing graduate students, and a new spot to go thrifting in Durham.

UNH Observatory Director John Gianforte joins News at Nine for the second time this week. John discusses solar eclipse, Pluto's exclusion from the planet club, and possibilities of life on moons orbiting Jupiter and Saturn.

Dr. Ernakovich and Dr. Grandy joined News at Nine this week from UNH's Soil BioME center to discuss the amazing world that lies beneath our feet. Curious about Artic permafrost or sustainable agriculture? Look (or listen) no further as our guests dive deep into the microscopic world that serves as the building blocks of life on planet Earth. Visit colsa.unh.edu/soil-biome for more info!

This week News at Nine sat down with UNH's hottest new college band: Film-V. Film-V has been playing local venues and basement shows for about two years, and they rock! Listen for a peak behind the curtain as to what makes this group work so well and sound so good!

Alex Rapp from The New Hampshire is back on News at Nine for the fourth edition of the Wildcat Wire! Listen for an inside look to the life of HoCo Chef Todd Sweet, a conversation about the US-Mexico Border Crisis, the ongoing electric vehicle debate on campus, and advice from TNH staff.

Ashley and Amanda from the UNH Music Department joined us this week to discuss their petition to bring attention to the affects the recent UNH budget cuts had on the music department and the student body.

UNH's $14 million budget cut was the topic of discussion today with the University's Provost Wayne Jones. Jones discussed what he hopes to see from the upcoming UNH presidential transition, and gave us key insight into UNH's recent budget cuts and the motivation behind them.

Wildcat Wire is back with our friends from The New Hampshire. Listen for a discussion on UNH's recent budget cuts, presidential transfers, and the importance of a free press. You can find more of what TNH is up to on their website: www.tnhdigital.com or by following their socials @thenewhampshire

Kicking off the newest semester of News at Nine with guest and DJ Joshua Riley. Josh is a classically trained pianist studying Physics at the University of New Hampshire. Tune in for a philosophical discussion on music and how it is truly the universal language.

For the last episode of the semester, News at Nine is joined by John S. Gianforte, director of the UNH Observatory and astronomer extraordinaire. John and the news team discuss meteor showers, solar eclipses, exoplanets, and extraterrestrial life. Tune in for great discussions on science, philosophy, and our place in the universe. Look up!

Lance Davis and Diana Swanson are graduate level physics students at the University of New Hampshire who conduct space physics research as a part of the Experimental Space Research Group. Having traveled as far as Norway to launch their instruments into the upper atmosphere, they have lots to say on the experimental research process, space applications for the modern world, and a special commentar...

Kelsey St. James is back with much to discuss. From Spotify wrapped, homeschooling children, to our modern education system, there is something for everyone in this episode.

UNH President James Dean joins News at Nine this week! President Dean shared with us the highs and lows of his presidency as well as what he envisions for UNH in the future. Tune in to learn more about what actually goes on with the UNH administration, policies President Dean has been a part of, and how to communicate more effectively with UNH administration.

Listen in for the second edition of News at Nine's collab with The New Hampshire: The Wildcat Wire. Topics in this episode include: The October mass shooting in Lewiston, ME, UNH Football's newest team member: Jem the black lab, and UNH's 4% budget cut. Find out more at tnhdigital.com and @thenewhampshire

This week, News at Nine was joined by Dr. Drew Conroy from UNH's College of Life Science and Agriculture. Drew is an expert in cattle and agricultural practices and has traveled to Africa for agricultural research over twenty times. Listen in for a great discussion on African agricultural practices, and requirements of sustainable agriculture in America.

This week, News at Nine was joined by Matt Mooshian from 603 Forward--a NH non-profit dedicated to encouraging younger generations to build a better future for the granite state. Most of this discussion was focused on the affordable housing issue that NH is currently facing. Call-in guests and special guest Kelsey offered their own unique perspectives as well.

This week, News at Nine was joined by Dr. Michael Brian, a kinesiology professor and researcher at UNH. Dr. Brian shared many of his conclusions from his fascinating research studies, explained the importance of exercise in everyday life, and provided some healthy habits that will make a big difference in your life.

This week the News at Nine was joined by Alex Raff from UNH's campus newspaper, The New Hampshire. This marked the first of our new collaborative monthly-ish series with TNH to bring you the most current UNH and worldwide news. Today's topics included Chancellor Dean's retirement, UNH housing changes, AI and tech, and a brief Ukrainian refugee story. Enjoy!

Professor Dave Fredriksson joined UNH's School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering and the faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Hampshire in August 2022. He is also the Director of the Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems. Dr. Fredriksson brings over two decades of experience developing ocean engineering methodologies for the farming of finfish, shellfish and macroa...

Come see Factory Girls : October 4 through October 8 Tix: https://unh.universitytickets.com More info: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of  Factory Girls , a captivating new musical by Creighton Irons and Sean Mahoney. Set against the backdrop of a bustling industrial town, this electrifying show weaves a tale of resilience, friendship, and empowerment. Courageous factory workers dare to drea...

This week News at Nine was joined by Dr. Matthew Dowd from the UNH Philosophy Department (COLA). Dr. Dowd is a senior lecturer for UNH with research interests in creativity. Creativity is at the core of everything we do. Many believe that creativity is linked philosophically to fulfillment, and that it is humankind's innate purpose to be creative. Creativity is at the core of progress, advance...

This week on News at Nine was joined by Emily Schoonmaker from the UNH Honors Program. Emily is a UNH Honors Program advisor and the director of the UNH Hamel Scholars Program. Today, it seems common to be expected to have your career path planned out before you even leave high school. Ostensibly, it is frowned upon to want to jump from job to job (or even industry to industry) in your career. How...

This week on News at Nine was joined by Lee Anne Dodge. Lee Anne is a 1987 UNH alum who after graduation stayed on as a residence director for ten years. She is a member of the Afternotes (the alumni group of the NH Notables) who has been together for over 10 years! Lee Anne currently works as a Prevention Specialist in South Portland, Maine. She has a Masters degree in Adult and Higher Education...

Joining us this week on News at Nine will be Stephanie Whitney and Raina Sprague from UNH CaPS. Stephanie is the Career Director for UNH CEPS and Raina is the Director of Employer Relations within CaPS Career post-graduation is one of the most important aspects of college (arguably the primary reason many students attend in the first place). Yet, navigating life after college is often considered v...

Kicking off this years News at Nine interview series is none other than Jack Brennen. Jack is a junior at the University of New Hampshire studying Hospitality and Hotel Management. Aside from being one of the UNH Sailing Team’s most senior, stellar sailors, he is an expert in all things vinyl and cassette. A true renaissance man, Jack is an esteemed waiter at one of Long Islands most prestigious v...