UNH To-Go Box

Are you ever in a rush, running late or just too busy to sit in the dining halls and eat? Problem solved: Use the UNH to-go box system. If you ever ju...

Fall Bucket List

With it being late October, autumn is in full swing. The leaves have changed and the apples are ripe. Now is the time to embrace the best of all that ...

Top 5 Coffee Shops on Campus

College students love their coffee, and at UNH, you don’t have to leave campus to grab a cup. In fact, you don’t even have to leave the li...

10 Free Things To Do at UNH

Most college students are on a tight budget, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. At UNH, there are plenty of fun things to do that a...

The 2016 Freshmen Guide Part 2: Know Your Campus

You won’t believe how much this campus has to offer until you take some time to see and experience it. Your tour guide only gives you a snapshot, so l...

Eat, Drink, Repeat at Street

Sit down at a booth where the tabletops were painted by a local artist. While you’re reading the menu, try not to get distracted by the large, five-fo...

What’s New in Durham?

It’s hard not to notice the massive developments made in downtown Durham as you drive down Main Street. The majority of these are housing options, fro...

5 Ways to Awaken Your Inner Foodie

My friends always say to me, “that looks so good!” or, “where’d you get that?” then when I tell them how I did it, they say something like “that was a...

11th Annual Local Harvest Dinner

  As a senior at UNH, I have been to my fair share of Local Harvest Dinners. Every year, the dining halls are adorned with festive fall décor and...

October Favorites

Wildcats rejoice, ‘tis finally fall on campus! Which means pumpkins, leaf piles, Halloween, haunted houses, pumpkin carving, pumpkin pie, candy, endle...

Best Places to Study in Durham

There’s no shortage of places to get some work done around Durham. Whether you prefer total silence or don’t mind some noise, there’s something for ev...

University Day 2015 Highlights

University Day, better known as U-Day, is a staple event here at UNH. Clubs, organizations, sports teams, Greek life, and campus services come out on ...

The Freshman 15: The 15 most important things I learned Freshman Year

I knew from the moment I received my acceptance letter in the mail that I would decide to be a part of the UNH Class of 2018, but I had absolutely no ...

DIY Bean Dip & Crispy Pita Chips in the UNH Dining Halls

This three bean dip provides an outrageous amount of protein, fiber, and important nutrients such as calcium, iron, and folic acid. Beans are nutritio...

SPIN on Pizza Bagel

Do you like pizza but don’t want to grab that greasy slice in the dining hall? Opt for this easy to make pizza—loaded with whole grains and veggies in...

SPIN on Hoco: Quick Fix Apple Walnut Salad

Hello busy students! We know it’s mid-semester and classes are starting to get crazy. There are so many meals that are easy and quick make right...

SPIN on Hoco: Panera Inspired Power Chicken & Hummus Bowl

This Panera Bread inspired salad bowl is packed with nutrients to help POWER you through the day.  You can make this at any of the UNH dining halls an...

Grown-Up Grilled Cheese at Hoco

Do you lack culinary creativity in Hoco? Do you eat the same generic meals every day? It can be difficult to make a healthy and delicious meal in the ...

Valentine’s Day Your Way

February 14th is just around the corner and whether you’re Cupid’s biggest fan or a Valentine’s Day Scrooge, there is some way for y...

Snowstorm Survival

After getting through Snowstorm Juno, I think everyone on this campus has a story to share or some tips on how to get through a day of curtailed opera...

UNH Food Trucks

We pass by them all the time but how many people actually stop to try out the food trucks on campus? I decided it was finally time that I visit each o...

Friendsgiving Done the UNH Way

Staying on campus for Thanksgiving this year? Want to celebrate with friends from school before heading back home for the holiday? If you’re con...

UNH Wildcat Holiday Survival Guide

 October has come to a close and November has begun, before we know it the holiday season will be upon us.  BUT don’t panic. Yes, the holiday se...

Family Weekend at UNH

What is happening at UNH Family Weekend? Family Weekend at UNH is the perfect time to have the folks from back home come visit! You can show them arou...

Off-Campus Dining: Portsmouth, NH

Campus Dining Transportation from UNH to Portsmouth One of the best parts about going to UNH is while we have the amazing college town of Durham right...

UNH Local Harvest Dinner

UNH Local Harvest Dinner There are many reasons to love UNH in the fall: our campus comes alive with students enjoying the crisp fall weather, the fol...

Top 25 Things to Know Entering Your First Year at UNH

1. What do I bring to the first day of classes? When it comes to first day of classes at UNH, it varies from class to class. Check your My UNH Blackbo...

The Stillings Soccer Event

In my family, no one was big on watching soccer on TV. So, when Stillings Dining Hall created a dinner in honor of the FIFA Soccer Championships, I kn...

Williamson/Christensen BBQ Extravaganza!

As the end of the year comes closer, there are tons of fun events happening all around campus  – everything from Greek Life formals to CAB’...

UNH's Best Kept Breakfast

Open weekdays from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m., the little breakfast joint serves everything college students (and their families) could crave. Students can d...

A Night in Italy at Holloway Commons

I remember times during my childhood when my family would make homemade pasta, meatballs, chickpea and chocolate cookies, and other Italian family-rec...

The Luck of the Irish at UNH

Like most people, my childhood memories of St. Patrick’s Day were short and sweet. The day started with my sister and me waking up and running downsta...

The UNH Freshman Guide: Part 2, Getting to Know Campus

One of the things that I wish had been more visibly available to me as an incoming freshman was a way to get to know campus.  Yeah, there’s the housin...

The Soul Food Experience

After the first few weeks of starting school, I, like many others, became very used to the food the UNH dining halls offered. I enjoy eating halved gr...

The Starbucks Secret Spot

The Paul School is a recently built building that most business students, or similar majors, have classes in. For that matter, the building is conveni...

Wildcats Love Wild Kitty!

Half way through the summer before you leave for college and you’ve spent all your money on Gatorades and snacks for your room, text books and school ...

Pancake Night!

Pancake night: my favorite de-stresser during finals week.  After the last week of classes, which for an English Literature and Political Science majo...

HoCo vs. Philly vs. Stillings

Everyone at UNH has their favorite dining hall.  You could stop anyone on campus and ask them which one they preferred, and they would answer right aw...

Homegrown Happiness in the Dining Halls

Being from a rural, farm town in Southern New Hampshire, it was weird for me to leave behind fresh food. Not to say UNH doesn’t do their best to...

What Dining Hall is Your Favorite?

After my last blog about the incredible individuals working at Hoco, I decided to delve into UNH a little more heavily and look at all the dining hall...

An Evening in Roma

The lighting was dimmed. The tables were set. The Italian opera music was playing. Friends were gathered to share a delicious Italian meal… in HoCo. N...

Silent Heroes of HoCo

The blizzard of ’13 was a fun and exciting experience.  Being from New Hampshire, I know what to expect in the winter, but even this storm took me by ...

"ONE" Plate? Probably Not…

Ever wonder what it would be like if the chefs from your favorite restaurant came to your house, took over your kitchen, and cooked your favorite dish...

A Magic Meal

I have a confession: I missed HoCo food over winter break — sorry Mom! From the chocolate chip peanut butter pancakes to the black bean and pepp...

Winter Wonderland at UNH

December is the most wonderful time of the year. The snow starts to fall, radio stations play Michael Bublé on a loop, and UNH Dining once again has t...

Turkey Day at UNH

If you read my blog post about the Beast Feast, then you know I’m a big fan of UNH Dining theme nights. So naturally I was super excited for the Thank...

It Was a Graveyard Smash!

While eating at one of the UNH dining halls on any given day is like stepping into a five-star restaurant, the special events throughout the year real...