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Most Granite Staters Report Good Or Better Mental Health But Anxiety & Depression Higher Than In 2022 4/29/2026, Unh Survey Center

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Three-quarters of Granite Staters rate their mental health as very good or good. Measures of anxiety and depression among Granite Staters have increased since January 2022 and under a quarter report feeling symptoms of loneliness in the past two weeks. A quarter of Granite Staters report high levels of stress, up slightly since January 2022. Politics, international news, and work are the most common contributors to daily stress and residents most often deal with stress by taking action to improve the situation, focusing on self-care, and taking their mind off of the source of stress.

Trump's Job Approval Ratings Continue To Slide In Nh, Majority Support Changes For Federal Elections 4/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

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Six in ten New Hampshire residents disapprove of President Donald Trump’s overall job performance and ratings of his handling of foreign affairs are even lower. Majorities in New Hampshire support several proposed changes to federal election laws, including requiring photo ID, requiring physical evidence of citizenship to register to vote, requiring states to set up programs to remove noncitizens from voter rolls, and requiring registration in person. Less than one-third of state residents believe the country is headed in the right direction.

Three-Quarters In Massachusetts Disapprove Of Trump, Feel Country Is Headed In Wrong Direction 4/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

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Most Massachusetts residents disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of foreign affairs, the economy, and his overall job performance. Bay Staters are also downbeat about the direction on the country, with three-quarters believing the country is headed in the wrong direction. Slim majorities in Massachusetts support requiring photo ID to vote, requiring physical evidence of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, and requiring states to establish programs to remove noncitizens from the voter rolls, while nearly two-thirds oppose prohibiting the use of mail-in ballots unless due to illness, disability, military service, or travel.

Approval Of Trump's Foreign Policy Drops In Connecticut, Majority Support Federal Election Changes 4/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

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More than six in ten Connecticut residents disapprove of President Donald Trump's overall job performance. Approval of Trump's handling of foreign affairs has fallen since February, with support falling fastest among Connecticut Republicans. Three-quarters of Connecticut residents support requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections, and majorities support other changes to federal election laws. Two-thirds of Connecticut residents believe the country is headed in the wrong direction.

Approval Of Trump's Handling Of Foreign Policy & Economy Falls In Rhode Island 4/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

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Two-thirds of Rhode Island residents disapprove of President Donald Trump's overall job performance. Assessments of his handling of foreign affairs and the economy have also slumped since February, particularly among Independents. Majorities of Rhode Islanders support several proposed changes to federal election laws. Just over two-thirds of Rhode Islanders believe the country is headed in the wrong direction.

Simple Guide To Using Generative Artificial Intelligence Writing Tools In Research & Scholarship At Unh, Julie Simpson, Patricia Condon, Bonnie Brown, William C. Clyde, James J. Connell, Ramonda Kindle, Jennifer Miksis-Olds, Christopher Neefus, Jennifer O’Brien, Theresa Oehmke, Shantel Palacio, Allyson Ryder, Nathan A. Schwadron, John E. Sparrow, Xueting Sun, Engin Taze, May-Win Thein, Anita R. Tucker, Karen T. Van Gundy, James Wible

Integrity in Research and Scholarship

While Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have existed for years, the recent arrival of widespread generative AI writing tools such as ChatGPT has provoked varied reactions in the scholarly community worldwide. Undoubtedly easy access to such tools may help to level the scholarly playing field for certain groups, particularly those with limited writing skills or proficiency with English as the primary language for written and oral communication of research and scholarship. There are, however, concerns about these tools, including, but not limited to, the accuracy, consistency, and bias of the information generated, appropriate acknowledgement of source material, and the tools’ lack …

Nh Senate Race: Sununu Increases Gop Primary Lead, Pappas Leads General Election Matchups 4/23/2026, Unh Survey Center

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Former Senator John E. Sununu has increased his lead over former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown in the race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. A majority of likely Democratic primary voters support Congressman Chris Pappas. Pappas leads both Sununu and Brown in general election matchups. In the race for Governor, incumbent Kelly Ayotte leads prospective Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington. Granite Staters strongly oppose a proposal to levy an income and statewide property tax but less than half support a constitutional amendment to prohibit ever enacting a state income tax. Housing, taxes, the cost of living, and education are mentioned …

Markey Maintains Lead Over Moulton In Democratic Senate Primary In Massachusetts 4/23/2026, Unh Survey Center

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Incumbent Ed Markey continues to lead Representative Seth Moulton in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. Both candidates are popular among Democratic voters and both are favored over prospective Republican challenger John Deaton in the general election. Governor Maura Healey leads prospective Republican challengers in November. Massachusetts voters favor proposed ballot questions to enact same-day voter registration, decrease state income taxes, and institute rent control, while most oppose repealing laws that legalized the use of marijuana. Most support a proposed bill regulating the use of social media by children and half say the cost of living or housing …

Lamont Maintains Lead In Dem Primary For Governor; Connecticut Residents Favor Proposed Election Law Changes 4/23/2026, Unh Survey Center

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Just over half of likely voters in the race for the Democratic nomination for governor of Connecticut support incumbent Ned Lamont but challenger Josh Elliott is becoming more well-known among likely primary voters. Connecticut residents are split over Lamont's job performance and give him low marks on his handling of taxes, housing, and the cost of living. Majorities of state residents support proposed laws banning firearms at polling sites and prohibiting federal agents from arresting people or checking voter eligibility at polling sites. The cost of living, taxes, or housing are mentioned by just more than half of state residents …

Reed Comfortably Leads In U.S. Senate Election, Foulkes Expands Lead In Ri Gubernatorial Primary 4/23/2026, Unh Survey Center

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Incumbent Senator Jack Reed is the clear favorite in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and leads prospective Republican challenger Raymond McKay in a general election matchup. Helena Foulkes has increased her lead over incumbent Governor Dan McKee in the race for the Democratic nomination for Rhode Island governor. Three-quarters of Rhode Islanders disapprove of McKee's job performance, with particularly low marks given to his handling of roads and bridges, the cost of living, and the economy. Rhode Islanders have a generally poor understanding of two possible ballot measures which would create new constitutional rights in the state. Housing, jobs …

Do We Even Know What ‘Even’ Does? A Ca Investigation, Emily Johnson

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Emily is a Senior communication major with a Business Administration minor. She is originally from Merrimack, NH, and is planning on working in PR or something similar when she graduates in May.

What does “even” do in conversation? This study shows that when used mid-turn, “even” functions as a systematic device for intensifying stance. Analyzing naturally occurring interactions, I demonstrate how speakers use “even” to upgrade assessments, noticings, and complaints, making them more extreme or noteworthy. Recipients consistently orient to this intensification through agreement, accounts, or escalation. Even when the upgrade is left incomplete, others step in to realize it, …

Language Deprivation In Deaf Children, Kaleb Holske

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Kaleb is an American Sign Language English Interpreter with a double major in Linguistics, from Chester, NH. He’s also a professional balloon twister!

This piece examines how language deprivation affects deaf children when they don’t necessarily receive early access to natural language, especially during the most critical developmental years. It further explains how the medical model of deafness, reliance on cochlear implants or hearing aids, schooling, and limited sign language access can negatively impact the emotional, social, and academic growth of these children. This piece argues that early access to sign language and deaf centered support is essential for preventing …

How The Word ‘Fucking’ Constructs Emotional Stance In Conversation, Madeline Riechers

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Madeline Riechers is a Communication major at UNH set to graduate in 2026. She is originally from Dalton, Massachusetts, and plans to continue her education in Language and Social Interaction after graduating from UNH. She is a part of UNH GIVE, and is an editor at the Comm-entary!

This piece uses conversation analysis concepts to examine what the word ‘fucking’ does in everyday conversation and how it conveys the emotions and stance of the participants. It examines 4 real-life cases of ‘fucking’ being used, demonstrating how it changes the meaning of the utterance and therefore the course of the conversation.

Calibrating Self-Awareness: Constructive Feedback As A Foundation For Leadership Effectiveness, Kelly Schwindt Calhoun

M.S. in Leadership

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Write Free Or Die: Vol. 12, No. 02, Unh Writing Programs

Writing Program Newsletter

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4-H State Horse Show Supporter Information, Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

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Few Granite Staters Regularly Attend Religious Services, But Many Still Value Religion 3/31/2026, Unh Survey Center

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More than half of adult Granite Staters say they never attend religious services, despite most saying they did attend as children. Catholics represent the largest religious group among New Hampshire adults, followed closely by Protestants, but more than a third say they are agnostic, atheist, or religiously unaffiliated. Despite low church attendance, majorities say they believe in God or a supernatural entity and heaven or some type of afterlife, and just over half believe religion has a positive impact on society. Majorities also believe religion plays a key role in morality and believe the U.S. was founded as a Christian …

Vermonters See No Role For Religion In Public Life, Nearly Half Identify As Non-Religious 3/31/2026, Unh Survey Center

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Two-thirds of Vermont adults say they never attend religious services, despite many regularly attending in their childhood, and nearly half of the population identify as agnostic, atheist, or religiously unaffiliated, while less than one-fifth each identify as Catholic or Protestant. Overall, a majority say that religion is not very or not at all important to their lives. State residents are split on whether religion has a positive or negative effect on society but most feel that religion should play no role in public affairs and that prayer is public schools is inappropriate. Notwithstanding these opinions, about half of Vermonters personally …

Leonard Bernstein In Context, Edited By Elizabeth A. Wells, James Leve

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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The Sound Of Difference: Race, Class And The Politics Of “Diversity” In Classical Music, By Kristina Kolbe, Kailan R. Rubinoff

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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Nadia Boulanger: War Years In America And Her Last Decades, By James Whipple Miller, Kimberly Francis

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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The Paradox Of Musical Vernaculars, By Marina Ritzarev, Jacob Gran

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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Chapter 3. The Remarkable Career Of Leonard Slatkin, Robert S. Freeman

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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Chapter 1. A Brief History Of The American Symphony Orchestra And Its Future, Robert S. Freeman

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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Foreword, Mark Adams

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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William Vincent Wallace: Composer, Virtuoso And Traveller, By Andrew Lamb. West Byfleet, Uk: Fullers Wood Press, 2012 [Review]., Philip C. Carli

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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Musical History As Seen Through Contemporary Eyes: Essays In Honor Of H. Robert Cohen, Edited By Benjamin Knysak And Zdravko Blažeković. Vienna: Hollitzer Verlag, 2021 [Review]., Diana R. Hallman

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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The Lied At The Crossroads Of Performance And Musicology, Edited By Benjamin Binder And Jennifer Ronyak. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024 [Review]., James Parsons

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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Musical Lives And Times Examined: Keynotes And Clippings, 2006–2019, By Richard Taruskin. Oakland: University Of California Press, 2023 [Review]., Keenan Reesor

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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Berlioz And His World, Edited By Francesca Brittan And Sarah Hibberd. Chicago: University Of Chicago Press, 2024 [Review]., Peter Bloom

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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