UNH has long been a hot stop for presidential candidates looking to connect with young voters as they crisscross the Granite State during the long lead-up to the New Hampshire presidential primary. Reporters from UNH’s student newspaper, The New Hampshire, cover these visits, enjoying access to those who go on to occupy the White House while gaining unmatched journalism experience.
Over the years, they’ve covered them all — from George McGovern to Jesse Jackson, John McCain and the celebrities who’ve stumped for them. We pored over the archives to bring you this collection of features from the 1970s through 2000.