Should Parents Track Students' Whereabouts in College?

A University of Cincinnati student recently won a restraining order against her parents after they tracked her every move.

Heading off to college is a chance for not only students to grow, but for their parents to adapt to life changes as well. But in some cases, the parents may not have such an easy time letting go.   So has been the case with one college student that made national news recently.  A 21-year-old music student at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music recently convinced a judge to grant her a restraining order against her parents, according to The Huffington Post. The student, Aubrey Ireland, reportedly told the court that even though she had made the dean's list, her parents would still drive 600 miles from Kansas to Ohio, making unannounced visits to her school, accusing her of drug use, promiscuity and mental illness.  …

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Michael Quinlan

2:31 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Maybe just deranged helicopter parents.   more ›

Merrimack Unveils 2011-12 Home Hockey Schedule

Season tickets are on sale now.

The following was submitted by Merrimack College Athletics. See the attached PDF for the Warriors' 2011-12 home schedule.    Following the most successful season in Merrimack’s Division I history, Merrimack has released the 2011-12 home hockey schedule and season ticket packages for the 16 game schedule at Lawler Arena. Season tickets start as low as $295 for adults and $195 for youths and seniors. A limited number of Blue Line Club memberships, which include preferred center-ice seating, VIP parking, a buffet dinner for all home games, and access to away game tickets, are also available for purchase. For the first time, Merrimack is also sponsoring a faculty and staff special season ticket price of $80 for preferred reserved seating. Fans…

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Merrimack Coach Honored, Players Sign with NHL Affiliates

Mark Dennehy was named All-New England Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season; Merrimack seniors Chris Barton and Joe Cucci sign contracts.

Merrimack College hockey coach Mark Dennehy led the Warriors to 25 wins this season, a record for the school’s Division 1 history. Yesterday Dennehy was announced All-New England Coach of the Year. It was the second consecutive season Dennehy was awarded the honor. Dennehy lead the Warriors to other historic feats this season such as advancing to the team’s first ever Hockey East Final. With a convincing 4-1 victory against UNH at TD Garden, the Warriors advanced into uncharted waters. In the Hockey East Final, however, Merrimack fell 5-3 at the hands of the Boston College Eagles. Dennehy led Merrimack to its first NCAA Tournament in 23 years. In a stunning comeback, Notre Dame took down the Warriors 4-3 in a first round overtime thriller…

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Jay Oza

10:25 am on Thursday, March 31, 2011

Dennehy received another honor today; he was named College Hockey News' Co-Coach of the Year.   more ›

Season in Review: Merrimack Warriors Set Records, Won Over Fans, and Made History

Merrimack set all kinds of records this season; North Andover Patch takes a look at some of the top games of the 2010-11 season.

The Merrimack College Warriors may have suffered a shocking and heartbreaking loss to end their season on Saturday, but let us not forget that their season was one for the books. The Warriors in 2010-11 were quite simply the best in team in the school's history. Merrimack was able to set new school records in home wins, road wins, and sellouts. Rather than dwelling on the unfortunate end to the Warriors’ season, let’s take a look at the team’s best home wins and sellouts. After all, a packed Lawler Arena seemed to do a number on tough opposition from Boston College, Boston University, UNH, and Maine.   Home Wins Merrimack was absolutely incredible at their home rink of Lawler Arena. They were close to unbeatable. The Warriors accumulated …

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Merrimack's Marvelous Season Ends in Catastrophe

The Warriors relinquished two separate two goal leads and fell 4-3 in overtime to the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.

Merrimack College’s best season in school history ended in catastrophe last night at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester. The Warriors, who held two goal leads on two occasions, gave up three unanswered goals and relinquished a seemingly inevitable Elite Eight berth to the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Merrimack went up 3-1 in the second period on freshman Rhett Bly’s swift goal through the legs of Notre Dame goalie Mike Johnson. Before long, the Warriors found themselves in sudden death overtime after a poor third period. The Merrimack Warriors woke up from their third period slumber to dominate the first five minutes of the overtime period. The Warriors peppered shots on net to no avail despite completely regaining the momentum. …

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LIVE BLOG: Merrimack Falls to Notre Dame 4-3 in Overtime

10:28: Final thoughts from Manchester: It has been an absolute privilege to cover this team. The Warriors will be back with a vengeance next year despite the loss of their captain Chris Barton. This is Jay Oza for North Andover Patch, signing off from the

Jay Oza here reporting from the Verizon Wireless Arena  for North Andover Patch. The Merrimack College Warriors are taking on the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame with a shot at the NCAA Elite Eight on the line. For some background info on the game, check out the preview article here.  --- 10:28: Final thoughts from Manchester: It has been an absolute privilege to cover this team. The Warriors will be back with a vengeance next year despite the loss of their captain Chris Barton. This is Jay Oza for North Andover Patch, signing off from the Verizon Wireless Arena. The final score for the final time: Notre Dame 4, Merrimack 3. Thanks very much for joining me tonight.  10:26: Merrimack College has had an absolutely unforgettable season. They …

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HISTORIC: Merrimack Triumphs, Advances to Hockey East Final

In front of 16,003 fans at TD Garden, the Warriors beat UNH 4-1 to advance to the Hockey East Final for the first time in school history.

Merrimack College made history at TD Garden last night. Last night’s 4-1 triumph over the University of New Hampshire Wildcats was Merrimack’s biggest win in school history, as the team has never reached the Hockey East Finals until now. The Warriors will face Boston College who beat Northeastern University 5-4 in a thriller just prior to the Warriors and Wildcats game. Merrimack served as the away team, but fan support at the Garden was clearly in Merrimack’s favor. “I would say probably a third of the people that were here just from the Andover, North Andover area,” said Warriors head coach Mark Dennehy. “They have no ties to the school except the excitement of college hockey, and they’ve sort of jumped on our bandwagon which is plenty …

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LIVE BLOG: Merrimack vs. UNH at TD Garden

11:02: This is Jay Oza signing off from TD Garden. Thanks so much for joining me this evening. The final score for the final time: Warriors beat UNH 4-1.

Jay Oza here reporting from the TD Garden pressbox for North Andover Patch. The Merrimack College Warriors are taking on the University of New Hampshire Wildcats with a shot at the Hockey East Championship game on the line.  For some background info on the game, check out the preview article here.  --- 11:02: This is Jay Oza signing off from TD Garden. Thanks so much for joining me this evening. The final score for the final time: Warriors beat UNH 4-1. 11:01: Merrimack won the season series against BC 2-1. Can they win one more tomorrow and bring the Hockey East title to North Andover? 11:00: Merrimack has never seen such a huge win in the history of its program. For the first time ever, they will have a shot to win Hockey East.  10:59: …

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Merrimack Bruises BU for Sixth Straight Win

Warriors, #13 in the nation, edge out a 3-2 win against Hockey East rival #15 BU.

Merrimack College came into the 2010-11 campaign having never been ranked nationally in school history but after Tuesday’s 3-2 win over Boston University, the Warriors can expect to be ranked for the eighth consecutive week. The win was Merrimack’s sixth straight and 11th in its last 13. The Warriors sit proudly at #13 in the nation in USCHO's poll and #14 in USA Today's. Warriors head coach Mark Dennehy was proud of the win but certainly not ecstatic. “They weren’t handing out any trophies tonight,” he said. “But we could help ourselves by taking care of business and winning at home.” Boston University, only two years removed from a national title, came in at #15 and unbeaten in its last three games. “It wasn’t the type of effort we need …

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