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Vol. 71, Issue #4

Thursday, September 27, 2018

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Open dialogue on campus

Hiring committee interviews Treadwell RACHEL VITELLO

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KSC community members discussed speech on campus RACHEL VITELLO

Equinox Staff “We can’t teach humanity, but I believe we can model it,” said KSC Interim President Melinda Treadwell at the first Campus Community Dialogue session. The open listening session was held in the Mountain View Room on Friday, Sept.

18. The session was an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to come together to discuss the complexities of freedom of speech, appropriate and inappropriate speech. This session

was the first of four.

These sessions were introduced to campus in an effort to get in front of any future issues regarding freedom of speech.

Associate Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, Dottie Morris, said, “We didn’t want it to be a reaction to something.

We wanted to be proactive and find ways we can have these kind of conversations when, quote, nothing is happening. It’s more about the national discussion.”

The session consisted of a wide range of topics.

Attendees shared personal stories of times they encountered

speech that they did not deem appropriate and how that made them feel. Microaggressions, triggers and the differences between civil discourse and freedom of speech were also subjects brought up.

Students discussed how the environments and towns they come from and the people they used to be surrounded by have effected what they know about other cultures today.

After the session, KSC first-year Angelina Jeremiah said, “I definitely learned a lot about where people come from and

The Board of Trustees Hiring Committee for Keene State College held a number of open sessions for Melinda Treadwell to present reasons as to why she should be appointed the next president of KSC. The sessions took place on Monday, Sept. 17 and Tuesday, Sept. 18.

During one of the September 17 sessions, Treadwell spoke to faculty/adjunct faculty about what she can offer to KSC and what she has done for KSC already during her time as Interim President.

“What I have realized in the past year is that I do deeply appreciate this work. I appreciate the ability to work with a community at this level and make a difference. I came back to Keene State because I believed I could make a difference,” Treadwell said.

Treadwell also spoke about how she did not see a career as the president of KSC in the past, but now she enjoys, “engaging in really challenging issues and working with people I respect and can be challenged by to solve those issues.”

After giving a statement, Treadwell answered questions from attendees. Associate Professor of Management Linda Hadden, asked, “What are some of the strategies you have for access with higher education, with affordability?”

Treadwell said, “This past year we launched a new type of scholarship campaign, it was a presidential challenge scholarship.

That was very resonant to people because the focus of that was for the neediest New Hampshire residents to attend Keene State tuition free. It was the way we were going to underwrite our Granite guaran-

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Keene State College ranked top college in N.H. EMILY CARSTENSEN

Staff WritEr Keene State College has been ranked the top college in New Hampshire by the U.S News and World Report.

Kelly Ricaurte, KSC’s Spokesperson, said it’s important to rank colleges because it shows and gives KSC students and faculty recognition for the hard work they do. “Being ranked top school in New Hampshire is an honor because it really indicates and recognizes excellence throughout this campus. Students at KSC really take academics seriously and it shows,” Ricaurte said.

KSC has been ranked highly for other things as well.

KSC is the safest campus in New Hampshire, according to the ADT’s Guide to the Nations 25 Safest Universities- Plus the Safest Campus in Each State article.

KSC has a 93.6 percent employment placement rate after graduation, the highest rate in the state, according to the Business Insider’s The Best College in Every State to Help Graduates Find a Job article. “When students are looking to apply to KSC and explore their options, we hope they choose this school because KSC is always delivering on its promises to provide everyone with a great education and other extracurricular activities,”

Ricaurte said.

The U.S News and World Report base their rankings solely on data. They don’t visit campus and meet students and faculty, they just look at numbers. KSC’s graduation rates are high above the national average, 59 percent of students graduating within four to six years, while 96.4 percent of students at KSC graduated with a bachelor’s degree in four to six years.

Nancy Fey-Yensan, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, said it’s a certain “point of pride” to be ranked top in New Hampshire and eighty first nationally. “It’s definitely a testament to the quality of work from students and faculty. Our faculty is world class with terminal degrees in their field of work and our students are coming to us with higher SAT scores and high school rankings. We are extremely proud,” Fey-Yensan said.

Matthew Schmidt, KSC’s Transitions Case Manager, said that KSC stands out from the rest of the schools in IRIS PRULETTI / EQUINOX STAFF the state for many reasons. “The things that stand out When asked if being to me the most are definitely the academics, the locaranked top college would benefit KSC in the future, tion, the people, and the programs we offer. There’s Schmidt brought up admissions and how it gives them something on this campus for everyone and that’s what an advantage in that aspect, “Admissions will definitely makes it so great,” Schmidt said.

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benefit from the ranking. It gives incoming students something to be interested and hopefully will push them to apply once they see all the great things KSC has been recognized for.”

While KSC’s numbers are impressive, it’s also important to note the effects the ranking will have on the school. Fey-Yensan said these effects will be positive and bring out the best in students, faculty, and staff at KSC. “Keene State has so much to offer. The data speaks for itself, but Keene State has so many amazing, high quality opportunities for everyone. We offer many different high class projects, events, and performances that are available to anyone on campus who wants to be involved. While KSC is honored to be ranked so highly in the U.S News and World report annual tier one universities in the North, the data they provide is not the whole story of quality and excellence that our campus has to offer,” Fey-Yensan said.

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Honoring a distinguished teacher

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Dr. Hank Knight is seen above speaking at convocation after receiving the distinguished teacher of the year award.

Dr. Hank F. Knight was the recipient of the Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award AMANDA BEVIS

Equinox Staff Last month, Keene State College honored the Distinguished Teacher of the Year award to Dr. Hank F. Knight, the director of the Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies.

“To receive that award here is special because it is from the people I work with here. It is an affirmation of not just what you do, but why you do what you do. It means, to me, that the connections I’m trying to make in the classroom are happening, and it’s motivation to do better,” Knight said.

Knight explained why students might find his courses memorable, “I think what my students keep and take is a sense of interacting with their world in a much

more thoughtful and critical way. I emphasize asking them to tell me what they see. I think that my students would tell you that they see more of their world and more of themselves in their world, as consequence of classes that we have together. And I say it that way: we have together. It’s a relationship. It’s not me talking at them, it’s us in conversation together.”

Senior Holocaust and Genocide Studies major Abbie Terwilliger shared the announcement on Facebook, “I was very happy about it. I was just really proud of him.

He really deserves it, he’s an amazing teacher,” Terwilliger voiced.

Terwilliger said her excitement was drawn from her experience of being a student of Dr. Knight’s for the past two years, “He’s a great professor to have in class because he tries to make everyone comfortable and he

doesn’t want anyone uncomfortable in the class. I mean, it’s a hard topic we learn about, so he tries to make sure everyone’s okay, but at the same time tries to make us see farther into the topic.”

Alumnus Tanner Semmelrock, while at Keene State majored in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, had a similar reaction, “My first emotion was that I was extremely happy for him. During my four years at Keene State I saw Knight do so much for the campus community and for myself.”

“During numerous class sessions, one thing I’ll always remember, is he would ask us, ‘Where are you?’

Whether it was after reading a book or after a class discussion, he always placed a heavy importance on self reflection and this still sticks with me today,” Semmelrock said.

Connecting campus and community ALEX HARVEY

Equinox Staff After a few months of planning, The Connecting Our Community Fall Resource Fair was held in the Young Student Center on Wednesday September 19th. In an effort to inform the community of Keene--both the college and the city-- the Young Student Center hosted a variety of behavior health, wellness, and substance abuse programs. This is the second event of this nature that the Monadnock Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coalition, has sponsored here at Keene State College.

In the Spring of 2018, the Monadnock Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coalition hosted the Connecting Our Community Spring Resource Fair in the Mable Brown Room of the Young Student Center. The Fall Resource Fair was co-sponsored by the Southwest Center for Emotional Support at Keene State College, as well as Monadnock Voices for Prevention.

According to the event’s page on the Keene State College website, the fair was hosted to inform the community of the behavior health and wellness resources available to them in the community, and how to access them. Director of the Monadnock Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coalition Sarah Johnston said, “Our hope is that as many wellness services in the area would come so that it isn’t just focused on substance misuse and behavioral health, but ways to increase the likelihood that those challenges won’t come

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about. For example Title I Ready for Kindergarten, we have Big Brothers and Big Sisters and some other entities that are increasing preventative factors for young adults.”

Monadnock Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coalition co-sponsored the event, coordinating with the various groups that came to the fair. Johnston said, “Most of the booths here are community partners, so we already work with them in some form or fashion.” Johnston added that there were a few booths who reached out either to Monadnock Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coalition, or the Monadnock Voices for Prevention.

Since the late 1990s America has been struggling with an opiate epidemic that kills tens of thousands of people per year.

According to Johnston, MADAC started in the City of Keene in 2003 and branched out to become a regional prevention group. Along with other coalitions Monadnock Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coalition, also known as MADAC, formed Monadnock Voices for Prevention. Johnston said: “They became part of the regional public health network, they applied for drug free community grant funding and received it in 2009, so we are heading into our final year actually, September 30 2019 we will be done, because the DFC Grant is a ten year grant, it’s up to ten years, you can apply for the first five years and then apply for another five years, and like I said, we’re heading into our tenth year.”

Chloe, a first year student, came for the Hootie’s Points. Chloe said that she learned a lot about vaping through reading the pamphlets at the fair. Chloe said, “I have learned a lot actually, just through all of the pamphlets about vaping, just that a lot of the things that I thought aren’t actually accurate...I do vape...I didn’t know that it had all of these different chemicals in it, formaldehyde, nickel, and [Acetaldehyde] which is used in paint stripper. It’s definitely changed my thoughts on vaping. I don’t know how effective that change is but it has changed it.”

Sam, a first-year student who stumbled across the fair while coming into the Student Center to work on homework said, “I see a lot of stands dedicated to drug and alcohol abuse and I think that’s good. It’s not that people should avoid it, but they should be educated about it, what’s safe.”

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Knight assured that although he won the award, there is still a lot for him to acquire the knowledge of.

“I’m still learning how to teach. I’m learning from my students. Good teaching is always an evolving relationship with people, your students, with people who are your colleagues, and also with the subject matter. I think the most successful teachers are the ones who can communicate with their students that they’re still learning, they’re still exploring new things, and that they’re able to draw his or her students into that learning process. I don’t just want to feed them, I want them to develop a thirst about learning the same subject matter.”

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tee. It’s called the KSC Promise.”

Professor of Public Health at KSC, Becky Dunn, asked, “How do you see graduate education folding into that?”

Treadwell said, “We had a task force that looked at graduate program development and I think the campuses are timid to embark upon a whole new slate of graduate programs with our current staffing model...but we have tremendous opportunities to think of ways to create access to certificates or graduate studies post-baccalaureate. I’m looking forward to see where the faculty and the Provost take that.”

Treadwell also spoke on increasing diversity on campus.

She said this will be done by working with nations that KSC already has relationships with, like Nepal and Rwanda, to increase faculty/ student exchange. Also, the KSC admissions team and Associate Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Dottie Morris have begun speaking with groups of first in the country immigrant families across New Hampshire in Manchester, Concord and Nashua about KSC

admission.

After answering some questions and addressing various topics, Treadwell left the room so that attendees could openly voice their ideas and opinions to the hiring committee. The hiring committee also answered any additional questions that faculty members had.

Most attendees agreed that they want a president who is going to take action to make KSC an engaged and productive college.

Having a president who is engaged with the Keene community outside of campus was also expressed as an important trait.

A link was sent to the emails of students, faculty and staff to share an opinion or concern about Treadwell’s candidacy for President if attending a session was not an option. Any additional questions about the hiring process for the president can be directed to Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Board Liaison, Tia Miller.

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Getting the low-down on fire safety month EMILY CARSTENSEN

Staff Writer Fire Safety Awareness month takes place in October every year after the Great Chicago Fire that started on October 8 and ended on October 10 of 1871.

October has been a month to bring awareness to fire safety, how to prevent fires, fire hazards, and what to do if you’re ever in a position where a fire has broke out.

The City of Keene’s Fire Chief Mark Howard said fire safety awareness month is important because it reminds everyone to watch out for fire hazards and take the necessary steps to prevent fires. “It’s important because it educates those who don’t know how to prevent fires and reminds those who do to take the precautions necessary to make sure they’re safe,” Howard said.

Associate Director of Campus Safety Stuart Mitchell warns students not to bring high intensity lamps, toaster ovens, or other devices that have a high wattage. “Make sure you’re remembering the basic stuff

your mom and dad taught you because a lot of fire safety is common sense. If you’re ever unsure if something is a fire hazard in your dorm, always ask Res Life and do not ignore what they say. They are the one’s looking out for your safety and the rest of your halls safety,” Mitchell said.

Making sure candles and incense are blown out before leaving a room is a common thing people forget to do and is one of the main causes for fires. “Always blowing out candles and incense before leaving a room is very important and is an easy step to fire prevention. Also making sure you don’t over power a power strip. Too many plugs in a power strip may overheat the chord and set it on fire,” Howard said.

Fire extinguishers are intended for when the fire trying to be put out is in its incipient stage, the first initial stage of a fire.

“You should never use a fire extinguisher unless you’ve been trained on how to properly use one,” Jeffrey Morel, Professor of Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences, said. “You use a fire extinguisher

while the fire is in its small stage, we call it the incipient stage. The fire extinguishers are there to help you maybe extinguish the fire but for the most part are there to help you somewhat control the fire so you’re able to get out of the building safely,” Morel said.

Mitchell said, “If you’re ever in a situation where you see smoke and believe there to be a fire, always pull the fire alarm first.

While walking out of the building that’s when you should call 911. As a student, I wouldn’t try to save anyone but yourself. It is everyone else’s responsibility to get themselves out of the building, but if you’re able to grab people with you in between you and the door, then do so,.”

When and if you feel there’s an emergency, it’s encouraged to always call 911 first and not campus safety. “By calling 911, campus safety is made aware of that someone has reported an emergency on campus.

Most of the time we will be the first ones to the scene but it’s always better to notify first responders immediately,” Mitchell said.

It’s also important to always identify

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your exits and to know how to get out of a building at least 2 different ways. “Knowing how to get out of every room is important.

There should be two ways to get out of every room.” Morel said.

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how what you say can really affect someone.” Jeremiah also said that she plans on attending more of the sessions after experiencing this one.

This open dialogue and exchange of ideas is exactly what Morris was hoping for. “Faculty, staff, students, I’m just hoping everyone can come together so we can have these conversations. Just the openness to express themselves and to inform the process, we want it [the conversations] to be co-created. I want to know what people are thinking about these topics,” Morris said.

Another reason these sessions are being held is due to an effort by Treadwell to increase the importance of this topic on campus. KSC Title IX coordinator, Jeffrey Maher, said, “President Treadwell has identified free speech and speech issues as a priority for this campus for this year. Her emphasis on the importance of this topic and how we communicate, ultimately through difference, is what led to the development of these listening sessions.”

Maher also said that the acknowledgement of differences across campus is what is going to help open communication.

“We’re hoping that the students are going to be fully engaged in this conversation and that we will see a broad and diverse student group, whether they be of a gender identity or race or religion or a whole other persuasion, that there will be an opportunity to come together and to explore ways we can acknowledge that we have different beliefs and different values, but communicate through those differences in a respectful way,” Maher said.

The sessions will be held again on Friday Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. in the Mountain View Room, Wednesday Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall and Thursday Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Mountain View Room.

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Students, staff and faculty gathered to share and discuss their views on acceptable speech on campus, ranging from micro-aggressions and triggers to what constitutes as free speech.

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The student assembly was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Timmey Panella from Nextgen America came to the meeting and talked about the importance of young people voting. He also mentioned the midterm election on November 6, 2018. In the Discussion and Action section of the meeting, three clubs appealed their budget. Madison Shimko from Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) said 2018/19 is a revival year for them. They received a budget of $0 for FY19 and requested $1,630. However, the budget of $1,330 was approved by the students assembly. The club plans a trip to the Boston Symphony. Another club, Design and New Media received a budget of $200 for FY19. Angela Jenks from the club appealed for an additional $1000 which was approved by the Student assembly. The last club for the night was Yoga club. They had a total budget of $0. The president and the treasurer of the club requested for $800 for the year which was approved by the student assembly. The club plans to go to “Goat Yoga.”

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CORRECTION Misspelling: “Psi Upsilon wins award for academic excellence” published Sept. 20, 2018.

The student Julia Schultz was represented in the article as Julia Schultzie: winner of the Academic Excellence.

Correction: “Psi Upsilon Wins Award for academic excellence” published Sept. 20, 2018.

Jay LaPanne was represented as being the Secretary of the KSC Alumni Association. Jay LaPanne is the President of the KSC Alumni Association. He is the Secretary of Psi Upsilon Executive Council.

Clarification: “Phi Mu Delta possibly returning next spring” published Sept.

20, 2018.

The Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life Brandon Mathieu declined to comment saying in an email, “It’s been requested that we not write any articles or briefs until all of the paperwork is officially submitted and approved given that things are still pretty tentative.”

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The power of language

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Connecting and empowering; Learning one word at a time If everyone spoke the same language it would be easier, but would it necessarily be for the better?

According to ethnologue.com, there are currently 7,097 languages across the world. The Linguistic Society of America said some languages become extinct and sometimes they can come back, like Hebrew for example. There are many languages spread out across the world but some have many more speakers than others. Ethnologue.com goes on to say, “This is a fragile time: Roughly a third of languages are now endangered, often with less than 1,000 speakers remaining. Meanwhile, just 23 languages account for more than half the world’s population.” The site then goes on to define “endangered” languages: “That is, loss of all individuals who continue to identify the language as being related to their identity.”

Language is part of a person. It can mean a lot to someone especially if it is their native language or first and only language. Imagine if one day everyone was no longer allowed to speak their first language? It would be extraordinarily hard, especially if there’s only one language under our belt.

Learning another language could help in so many

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ways. If a person was brought up in a family that has a parent who was born in another country; this can be a great help. Living with a parent who is constantly speaking a second language around a child is a great way for them to learn the language.

The Huffington Post wrote in an article titled, “Is it actually harder to learn a language when you’re older.”

They wrote, “According to Dr. Mahboob, the real obstacle is understanding your motivation and what you want to achieve. ‘People have this belief that it is challenging and daunting when you are an adult. What it comes down to is your level of investment in learning that language,’ he said.” Taking the time to learn another language can be so beneficial for a person and especially a student.

In another Huffington Post titled, “You mind on language: How bilingualism boosts your brain” Dan Roitman wrote, “Learning a second language is like a workout for your mind. The benefits of bilingualism, from increased creativity to the delayed onset of Alzheimer’s, should encourage everyone to pick up a second - or third! - language.” Learning a new language doesn’t only mean a smarter and healthier brain.

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Being bilingual opens new doors and connections that someone only knowing one language would have much more difficulty finding.

Sometimes people take their language for granted.

What if someone that doesn’t speak the more commonly spoken language in a country and needs help or is in an emergency situation? How can someone help if they don’t know how to communicate with that other person?

Members of society should learn a language for not only their personal benefit, but for others. Learning another language can lead to new friendships and experiences. Being able to go up to someone and talk to them in another language can be a really special interaction.

At Keene State College we have a very diverse group of students; not all of whom speak (just) English. In many ways learning a new language, sign language for example, can help connect students of different abilities, and it can mean all the world for these students to have that friendship they didn’t have before. Words are impactful, and students need to see their purpose.

Words and languages bring people together; benefiting society as a whole including students who choose

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to study abroad.

Studying abroad can be so much more culturally enriching if a student knows the native spoken language in that country. Even just knowing a couple of words or phrases and being respectful of their home culture can make a difference. Members of said culture can see that we’re putting in effort to communicate with them and be part of their way of life.

Growing up in a family that speaks a second language is key. But unfortunately, that isn’t everyone’s case. Most high schools and middle schools in the country has students take a language class. Also there are many other resources someone can go to if they really would like to try to learn a new language. Sign up for a class here at KSC even if it is not mandatory for a specific major. Studying abroad can help students get a feel for a more modern “everyday talk.” Also there are many online websites or personal assistants that can make learning a language on your own less difficult.

Learning a language can be so beneficial personally and culturally. As students in a more globalized world than ever, look into learning a new language and get studying! Goodbye! Adiós! Aloha! Ciao! Arrivederci!

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Technology: our enemy or friend?

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Speaking without sound Home-life affecting school-life KATIE JENSEN

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Photo Editor I have always been extremely expressive while communicating with others.

Ever since I was a child my gestures were important to properly express my thoughts. It was not until I took my first American Sign Language (ASL) course that I realized the amazing capabilities our hands have to communicate across all cultures and languages, especially ASL. I am the president of Keene State College’s Owl Sign Language Club (OSL), but I only knew a few signs growing up.

Milk, food, mother, father, thank you and beautiful were enough for me to understand a woman I had known when I was very young. Now, two years later, I have fallen in love with the language and Deaf culture. When deciding what college to attend, I was really upset to learn that Keene State College had no ties to the Deaf community. I almost decided against attending KSC because of it. I saw that surrounding colleges such as River Valley Community College, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), University of New Hampshire (UNH), and Northern Essex Community College (NECCO) had majors dedicated to Deaf studies. I was confused as to why KSC would not include this beautiful language in its teachings. Luckily, I did join KSC’s family and have successfully created the OSL. I met an amazing new friend who is deaf, and found support in my goals: bringing sign to KSC. Since the creation of OSL, I became, “The Sign Language Girl.” I was given this nickname because I am often seen signing when I listen to music between my classes, grab food at the Zorn Dining Commons, memorize names and study for tests.

Each time someone asks me about the language, I can’t help but express my discontent with the unavailability to American Sign Language courses on campus.

I believe a liberal arts school known for its education majors and multicultural inclusiveness should include courses concerning this language. While some may think I am just biased, knowing ASL is extremely useful for all careers and occu-

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Keene State College students use America Sign Language to sign “owl.”

pations.

Working with the public means you are constantly working with people and communicating daily. If a deaf man or woman comes into your work establishment, passing notes or having to “guess” what they are saying is extremely inefficient. I worked as a cashier for a restaurant my senior year of high school and had three deaf families come in three different times that year.

Aside from what you may experience outside of the college, a large major at KSC is within the realm of education. As a teacher in any system (childhood, secondary, higher), a deaf student may be enrolled in your classroom. It is much easier for both the student and teacher if the teacher knows a few signs and ways to communicate in case there is no interpreter present. While many say it is rude to say it is a disability, being hearingimpaired is still considered to be one, so I believe if KSC has an education course in special education, sign language should be included. Especially since many mute or autistic children are taught signs to help them communicate.

Deaf studies can be taught in courses such as psychology, education, language,

history, social sciences and so many others. Last year, I interviewed Keene resident, Donald Powers, who said, “Ninetyeight percent [of the world is] hearing, that’s a lot.” This makes the world of the Deaf a very small and spread out one.

Being taught a signed language is just like learning French, German, Spanish or any other language. It is taught to bridge gaps in communication between cultures.

While every country has their own sign language, learning American Sign Language will just bring us closer together as a nation.

After placing a poll on each official and some unofficial FaceBook pages of KSC Class of 2019-21, amounting to four total FaceBook groups. 221 students out of 231 responses said they would take an American Sign Language class if it was offered here at the college. While I am excited to see such a number, it upsets me that I cannot just begin this on my own.

By teaching others the importance of sign language, I hope to bring more awareness to Deaf culture and influence KSC to offer courses in signed languages.

Angelique Inchierca can be contacted at ainchierca@kscequinox.com

In college, students open themselves up to a more diverse community, where many people come from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

According to the most up-to-date Facebook analysis from 2016-2017, Keene State College has a majority of students coming from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. In fact, only 35% of the undergraduate students are in-state residents. Every incoming class joins the KSC community in which they can grow and learn from. However, it’s hard for students to understand the diverse range if their peer’s backgrounds.

A recent study by the General Next Organization (GNO) reported that having educated parents correlates to higher academic achievement for their kids. GNO’s report further states that “Better-educated parents are more likely to consider the quality of the local schools when selecting a neighborhood in which to live. Also, by participating in parent-teacher conferences and volunteering at school, they may encourage staff to attend to their children’s individual needs.” The report ultimately concludes that communities in which parents are highly involved with their local school board are more likely to produce high-achieving students.

However, if we think critically about the fact “highly-educated” parents are more likely to have star-pupil children, this begs the question, does family income affect a student’s school performance? The GNO answers yes, parents can use their socioeconomic capital to promote their child’s development. For example, a rich social background will teach a child to how to behave and speak properly as well as educate them on cultural references. A rich financial background allows their children to pursue more extracurricular activities that the school may not offer for free.

If we are considering whether high-income families improve their child’s academic achievement, we also must look at the effects of low-income families. On the other side of the fence, there are students with social and financial disadvantages, which inevitably affect school performance. According to the National Education Association (N.E.A) inner city schools where a majority of students come from low-income families, account for half of the nation’s dropout rate. The main contribut-

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ing factors found to affect school performance in these inner city schools were high studentmobility rates, scarce amount of academic resources and the high teacher-mobility rate.

Student-mobility refers to students who move constantly because of divorced parents, frequent home eviction, parent-job loss, and other factors. Also, schools with a majority of low-income students have fewer academic resources to assist with their education.

Because education funding comes from the local communities tax-dollars, poorer communities struggle to afford these resources. Lastly, the high teacher-mobility rate in inner-city schools suggests that teachers are more likely to leave hard-to-teach urban schools after a few years.

Furthermore, the significant change in family structure over the course of the last ten years correlates to poor student behavior. The U.S. Census Bureau conducted a survey which found that students with unmarried parents, one parent, or lived with a guardian were far more likely to face school suspension and grade repetition than those with married parents.

Though these are all serious issues, it is hard to conclude that these effects alone determine a student’s performance, emotional stability, or character. A study of negative-income-tax that the Federal Government issued in 1968 showed only mixed effects of income on children’s outcomes. There are many life experiences and other factors that shape who we are as individuals; family income does not determine a person’s value or their destiny. Consider this as you walk down Appian way passing familiar faces on your way to class: Where did they come from? How did they get here?

Katie Jensen can be contacted at kjensen@equinox.com

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Eminem vs Machine Gun Kelly JOE GUZMAN

Equinox Staff On Dec. 15 2017 one of rap's biggest icons, Eminem released the album Revival. When this Album was released many were excited to hear from the self proclaimed “Rap God” after his four year hiatus since his 2013 sequel to one of his biggest albums, The Marshall Mathers LP 2. Unfortunately the album was met with mixed reviews when it finally came to the ears of listeners. Bigwig online music critics like Pitchfork say that, “Revival is ultimately plagued by the same pitfalls as Infinite, which found him shadowboxing against ghosts, unable to land any punches. This time he’s competing with a version of himself that no longer exists.” Anthony Fantano (The internet's busiest music nerd) called the album “Awful.” Then gave it a light two out of ten in the review that he did, garnering over 1.7 million views on Youtube.

By the point of August 31 2018, Eminem was beyond fed up about all of the people who were trashing his name and legacy in the rap game. So not even a full year later, Eminem on August 31 gave us Kamikaze, a surprise album talking about all of the people who were speaking bad about him and his art that he released almost ten months prior.

Also the album dives into other issues and personal beefs with Eminem. Some of the shots being sent in the way of rappers such as Joe Budden, Tyler the Creator, Lil Yachty, Drake, Lil Pump, etc.

One artist seemed to take things into his own hands when he heard his name being said in the song, “Not Alike.” “And I’m talking to you, but you already know who you are, Kelly/I don’t use sublims and sure as f*** don’t sneak-diss/But keep commenting on my daughter Hailie.” The artist that was mentioned in the small little snippet of the verse was from 28 year old Cleveland Rapper Machine Gun Kelly. According to Rap Genius, website where people can theorize their own meaning to an artists lyrics, Eminem was angry because of some of the tweets MGK was saying about his at the time 15 year old daughter Hailie from 2012. Please keep in mind that MGK at the time was 22. “Ok so I just saw a picture of Eminem’s daughter...and I have to say, she is hot as f***, in the most respectful

way possible cuz Em is king.”

In the song addressing Machine Gun Kelly, Eminem spends the entire second verse of the song just tearing into MGK, for that and for supposedly sneak dissing him on Tech N9ne’s song “no reason” on his guest verse. “It’s only one option, you gon’ need a doctor/ I ain’t talkin’ bout the one from compton.”

This chain of events lead to Machine Gun Kelly releasing a response track to the verse bashing on him on, “Not Alike”. It was released two days after the album came out and its title is a playoff on Eminem's 2013 hit song, “Rap God” where he won the world record for most words in a hit single. MGK sends several hits Eminem's way in the hit diss track, “Rap Devil” by saying “‘I think my dad’s gone crazy’ yeah, Hailie, you right/Dad’s always mad cooped up in the studio, yellin’ at the mic” and “F*** “Rap God, I’m the Rap devil/ Comin’ bare-faced with a black shovel/ like the armageddon when the smoke settle/His body next to his instrumental, i’m sayin” and lastly “Somebody help your mans up (help)/ Knees weak of old age, the real Slim Shady can’t stand up!”

After this move from MGK people and fans everywhere were wondering what next? Then Sept.

14 rolled around and Eminem released “Killshot” a roughly four minute track sending response and rebuttal rhymes right back MGK’s way. The song itself was released on YouTube and later that day became the number one hip hop song to debut on youtube in a 24 hour period. Garnering over a massive 38.1 million views. “Throwing out lines such as “Got more fans than you in your own city, lil' kiddy, go play/Feel like I'm babysitting Lil Tay/Got the Diddy okay so you spent your whole day/Shootin' a video just to f******' dig your own grave” and “Your red sweater, your black leather/You dress better, I rap better/That a death threat or a love letter?”

First years Emma Hamilton and Alex Dube at Keene State College were both asked to get their take on this rap clashing. When both were asked if they had listened to rap at all in their free time they both had similar responses. Mentioning how they listen to rap at least a couple of hours a day. They were then asked if they with ere previously fans of either of these rappers before the fight. Dube men-

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Thursday nights at the NOC

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Every Thursday night at 7 p.m. The Night Owl Cafe hosts Bingo Night. Students attend to play Bingo with the goal of winning prizes.

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artS & EntErtainmEnt Editor If you walk into the Night Owl Cafe [NOC] on a Thursday, you will be met with the sounds of loud music, the smell of popcorn and the excitement of someone shouting “Bingo.”

Every Thursday at 7 p.m. the NOC hosts a Bingo Night. The event lasting no more than an hour consists of six games of bingo and one extra round for those that bring in a non-perishable food item. Throughout these games, attendees are able to win gift cards to places such as Dunkin Donuts, Panera Bread and other chain restaurants and stores.

During the six rounds, players tried their luck to achieve bingo in various styles. While the first round always begins with the classic Bingo, the next five are up to the decision of the caller. These rounds range from picture frame, with the goal being to fill the entire perimeter of the card, to making a “T”, filling in all of row “N” as well as the top row. However, the game will always end with the last round being blackout, filling in every

space on the card.

Because of the difficulty of achieving blackout, the gift card amount for this round is the highest one handed out. On Sept. 20, sophomore Tyler Doherty won the blackout round and got to take home a $25 gift card to TJ Maxx. Doherty expressed that this was his first time winning but not his first time at Bingo,“I like Bingo. I’ve come everytime they have done it so far this year,” Doherty said.

Especially with winning, Doherty said his Bingo was overall positive, “I liked it. I liked the music, and I thought the people were cool. It was good,” Doherty said.

Also attending Bingo that night was junior Kasey Shemanskism. Shemanskism said she attended Bingo, “to try and win some prizes and just to get out and do stuff.” Although Shemanskism did not win, she said she still enjoyed playing. “It was good. It was fun; something to get out and do on a Thursday night.”

Without a caller, Bingo would not be able to happen. Calling the game that night was sophomore Val Mamish. Mamish, who began working

in the NOC last January, said this was only her second time announcing Bingo and her first time this semester.

While Mamish said she was still relatively new to calling Bingo, her favorite thing about it is the togetherness it creates. “The best and my favorite thing about Bingo Night is definitely the community involvement, so everybody from Keene coming together and really playing Bingo. It’s one of those things that’s really hard to get students on campus to go to events, especially on a Thursday night. We get a really good turn out every week, it’s really nice to see that.”

To anyone who has not stopped by the NOC on a Thursday, Mamish has this to say, “Come sometime. It’s a really fun time. You’re not here for very long, at most an hour. It’s nice to hang out with your friends as kind of a stress reliever,” she continued. “And it’s a fun time to win some gift cards, and it’s a good amount of money on each gift card.”

Erin McNemar can be contacted at emcnemar@kscequinox.com

VERONICA PAMPHILE

Equinox Staff On Sept. 17, the 2018 Emmys premiered on NBC, showcasing and recognizing many talented actors for their hard work on the big screen. There were several highlights of the night, including when Game of Thrones won Outstanding Drama series after being ineligible for the 2017 Emmys. The show won a total of nine awards, which included seven trophies from the Creative Arts Emmys.

Peter Dinklage was recognized as Best Supporting Actor in a Drama series for his performance in Game of Thrones as well.

Thandie Newton took home Best Supporting Actress in a Drama for Westworld, while Claire Foy won Lead Actress in a Drama for her performance in The Crown, and Matthew Rhys was awarded Lead Actor in a Drama series for The Americans.

Guest Actress in a Drama series for the Handmaid’s Tale went to Samir's Wiley, and Lead Actress for a Comedy was awarded to Rachel Brosnahan. Her outstand-

ing work in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel also broke a record this year, winning the most Emmys ever won by a comedy after receiving fourteen nominations. Regina King went home with Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role in Netflix’s Seven Seconds, much to her own and the audiences surprise.

The presenters of the awards, Leslie Jones and Rupaul, were also very surprised and overjoyed for King, while their fellow nominee Sarah Paulson gave her a standing ovation. “Wow, I didn’t have anything to say because I wasn’t really expecting this, but I am so grateful Television Academy. Y’all are my friends, my peers. Thank you, thank you, thank you,” King had said during her acceptance speech.

The 2018 Emmys proved to be quite a success, and a wonderful night for many of the actors.

We can only hope that the 2019 Emmys will be just as great.

Veronica Pamphile can be contacted at vpamphile@kscequinox.com

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Thursday, September 27, 2018

Strumming at the KSC

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On Sunday September 23, José Lezcano & Friends performed a strings act featuring instruments such as violin and guitar.

José Lezcano & Friends perform at the Redfern KAI TIPPAWONG

Equinox Staff On Sunday Sept. 23, a Keene State College professor performed in a guitar ensemble.

Professor Jose Lezcano, a twice grammy-nominated Cuban American guitarist, composer, and folklorist at Keene State College performed along others this past Sunday at the Redfern Arts Center for his “Skipping the Light Fandango” concert. Jose Lezcano and Friends performed a classical guitar show with Lezcano playing the guitar, Jennifer Elowtich playing violin, Dr. Christina Wright-Ivanova playing piano, and Karla Ortego a Ecuadoren flutist playing the flute, along with many others.

The concert consisted of many different performances, one including a dancer.

Joshua Long, a professor of concert band at Keene State College, was an attendee at the concert.

Long along with his wife Becky Long, attended to support his fellow faculty member performing in the concert. Not only was Long supporting Lezcano but he had also never been to a classical guitar show before so he thought it would be nice to attend. “I thought it was phenomenal. I thought it was a great performance.”

According to Long, Lezcano grows some of his fingernails out in order to use them as picks for when playing guitar which is not common.

Long said he highly enjoyed the show as the songs played reminded him of “renaissance music” and new age music. Long stated the songs were “soothing and romantic.” Long was also satisfied with the variety and combination of the performance and took inspiration from it.

Overall Long enjoyed the sounds of the instruments played and stated that the concert was phenomenal. “I really enjoyed the sounds he

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highly regarded pianos. Wright-Ivanova, they need to succeed. “Now it’s up to the who also accompanied many recitals last student. The door is open. Now we just year on the piano, expressed her excitement walk through it,” Wright- Ivanova said. over the process the school is now entering However, these pianos are not just for to become an all Steinway school. “This is music department students. As Wright-Ivain some ways the end and in some ways nova described, “We really wanted to have the beginning of a pretty long journey to an experience for the students that is on par beginning an all Steinway school,” Wright- with true excellence of liberal arts colleges.”

Ivanova said.

These pianos are just the first steps for As far as how these pianos will better students on campus to be inspired to reach the music program as well as it’s students, out and try their hand at the arts according the contract signed between Steinway and to Wright-Ivanova.

KSC will be beneficial to the learning hap“They will encourage support around the pening in the classrooms. According to Gil- arts department as a whole,” as Wright-Ivaligan, KSC agreed to uphold a maintenance nova went on to describe. “I think it comes requirement with Steinway. at a perfect time when Keene State College The institution is required to get regu- is really starting and continuing to support lar tune ups and work done on the pianos the arts in a really meaningful way. We are more often than they had in the past. By now poised to become I would venture to doing this according to Gilligan, the pianos say the top music program in New Hampwill remain in better condition for students shire if not one of the top now coming into to use and learn from.

New England.”

The Steinway pianos will also create According to Wright-Ivanova, music new possibilities for KSC students Wright- around campus will be encouraged, considIvanova explained. “We feel like we have ering the pianos will not just be placed in the faculty and the staff and the resources the Redfern Arts Center. There will also be here to make it at the very highest level that two Steinways placed in the Maple Brown the students can have here in Keene, but we Room and Centennial Hall. didn’t have the instruments themselves so As Heather Gilligan says, “It’s not just it was really limited itself,” Wright-Ivanova benefiting the music program. We service said. over 500 students across campus who take Now with the pianos, according to our classes and play in our ensembles and Wright-Ivanova students will be about to take lessons and those students will have experience and play music on a more pro- access to the pianos as well. We also have a fessional level. lot of public events so the community will “A student can only bloom to the level of be exposed to the equipment.” experience that’s around them. Now a reaThe whole department encourages stusonable liberal arts college is producing the dents to let their musical side show, as same instruments as Carnegie Hall. You Wright-Ivanova states, “Please come over a can’t get much better than this in the world.” check out the instruments, play the instruAccording to Wright-Ivanova, receiv- ments, the practice rooms are open, be ing these Steinway pianos will not only inspired by these instruments. The doors open many doors for students, but hope- are always open.” fully be able to reveal their true potential.

“The music is inside every student and if the Erin McNemar can be contacted at resources are not able to meet where the emcnemar@kscequinox.com musician is at then they can’t realize their full potential. Now the students have the Lily Ayotte can be coontacted at limitless opportunities to shine,” Wrightlayotte@kscequinox.com Ivanova continued. “Every student brings an individual idea, sound, creativity in their hearts to what they’re doing in music.

I think having pianos that will match where they are at will inspire them.”

Wright-Ivanova explained that with the Steinway’s, the students now have to tools

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had.”

Long’s wife, Becky, also attended the concert to enjoy a nice Sunday afternoon with her husband.

Becky stated that she has been to many different performances with her husband and thought this one specifically was unique, especially the dancer that performed alongside Jose Lezcano and Friends as they played.

Emily Roll, who is a first year at Keene State College, and is studying Music Education also attended the show. Roll attended the concert because a former teacher she had attended, therefore sparking her curiosity and resulted in her enjoying the concert very much.

Lezcano was not available for an interview.

Kai Tippawong can be contacted at ktippawong@kscequinox.com

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tioned how Eminem was his first favorite rap artist but hadn’t “heard of MGK until his freshman year of high school and at the time [...] missed the hype on him”. Hamilton said “yes, more Eminem than MGK but I do enjoy a couple of songs that MGK features on (like) ‘No more sad songs’ ft. MGK”.

When asked what track they thought was better, Dube explained how he thought Killshot took the cake. “Eminem not only sticks to his original, demeaning and aggressive style but he also changes things up with lots of ‘drunk beat’style verses and isn't afraid to switch up his flow at random points in a song and still cook MGK”. Hamilton thought the opposite keeping things short and sweet by saying “‘Rap Devil’ just has a better sound and bops harder.”

Artists will often take part in promotal stunt right before an album release. However, Hamilton said how she thought it was a legitimate “rap beef” but Dube wasn’t as sure. “Honestly, if they are using this as a stunt for an album good for them because they're doing a great job getting their fans up in arms,” said Jesse Derleth, who works for the Aspire program in Keene State College, shared a different opinion on the controversy.

He answered the same questions as the other two saying how he’ll listen to rap if it’s the popular thing right now. When asked if he had listened to MGK or Eminem before the beef he reminisced on listening to songs like “Without Me” and “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem as well as “Till I Die” and “Alpha Omega” by MGK. When he was asked which track he believed was better, Derleth responded,“Both of them are okay but unfortunately they both have a lot of issues. I think Eminem uses too many slurs in his song and I think MGK was being too cringy when talking about Eminem's daughter”. He also followed this statement by saying how Eminem wins in terms of a better track and more mainstream appeal.

As far as if he thought the stunt was a promotion, Derleth said “Yes,” then added. “But even if it wasn’t, it’s going to help MGK out. It’s a very smart ploy in MGK’s part because in the rap game you need to fire back so he was triggering Eminem to have a response and since all of his numbers have spiked.”

The question that they all were asked is who they thought won the beef. Dube confidently said “Eminem, hands down.

He has and always will be the more creative and talented rapper in my opinion,” Dube continued.“MGK is young and has plenty of time to get big.” While Hamilton said she liked MGK’s song better she thought “Eminem [Won] just because he has a larger fan base and is the ‘Rap god’” When Derleth was asked he said something different. He mentioned how song wise Eminem killed the beef but the overall person who came out on top was Machine Gun Kelly due to how much publicity this controversy gave him.

Eighth Grade (2018), written and directed by Bo Burnham, is an astonishing authentic picture of existence as a thirteen year old girl. With a fresh certified 98% approval rating, based on 193 reviews on the review aggregator “Rotten Tomatoes”, and with a score of 90 out of 100, based on 45 critics on review aggregator Metacritic, Eighth Grade is a critically acclaimed film. The performances by Elsie Fisher, who played the main character Kayla Day, and by Josh Hamilton, who played her father Mark Day, were particularly praised. Hamilton's performance was defined “noteperfect” by Manohla Dargis of The New York Times. Fisher’s performance was judged as, “a raw, radiantly generous performance,” by Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post.

Eighth grade presents to its audience, in extreme detail and with impressive nonchalance, every little aspect, emotion, feeling, and state of mind that being thirteen entails. Viewing this film is an emotional, cringy, and overwhelming experience.

Intense first crushes, awkward pool parties, and annoying but loving parents on the screen make the viewers cry, cover their eyes from embarrassment, smile and laugh. Being thirteen is terrifying. As Bo Burnham, director of Eighth Grade, said in an interview: “Your body is exploding.

Your mind is exploding.”

Eighth grade is so authentic that, in some moments, it is almost painful to watch. You relive every awkward moment you had to go through in your pre-teen years. All the insecurities, the concerns, and the embarrassment you felt will be

displayed on screen for 94 minutes. At the same time, oddly, the viewing of Eighth Grade is a pleasant ride. Among those awkward moments and insecurities, there are hopeful and heartwarming moments. Being thirteen usually implies dreaming of a brighter, more exhilitering future ahead. The lack of experience often renders everything exciting and new. The loving parents that you neglected and mistreated will still care; they will always care. The friends you will make, the ones you feel are just as awkward as you, just as insecure, trembling around their eighth grader life, will really care about you. They will see you for who you are, just as you see them.

Despite all this, at the end of the film, realizing you are not an eighth grader anymore will be a tremendously great relief. You will jokingly puzzle on how you even made it through that time, when it was your time. The illusion that care-free, joyful times are only behind you will be broken. Ironically, you will be just like an eighth grader; you will believe in the future and what it might have in store for you.

Eighth grade brings you, abruptly and successfully, back to those days of youth. It tests your memory making you laugh and cry about what once was.

Eighth Grade truthfully captures what it feels like to be thirteen, and it effectively projects it on screen, for all to see. It is a powerful, dramatic, and impressively genuine film.

Jacqueline Pantano can be contacted at jpantano@kscequinox.com

Poems By Isabel I’m hiding pepper spray and car keys in there; the 200 Swear words my mother said that one summer, Glass perfume bottles, a closet full of dent and bent tomato cans, Reading glasses and guitar strings playing James Taylor, countless Beanie Babies From the 90s I don’t play with anymore, maroon catholic school uniforms With holes in the knees of the stockings, Werther’s caramel candies, All of my baby brother’s school photos, my one lucky cigarette Flipped upside for when I finally decide to quit (this is my last pack I swear), Erotic poetry I wrote for myself about someone else, that I decided was a secret, But still somehow seem to share it with everyone.

Joe Guzman can be contacted at jguzman@kscequinox.com

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The Redfern welcomes 18 new pianos ERIN MCNEMAR

artS & EntErtainmEnt Editor LILY AYOTTE

Equinox Staff On Tuesday Sept. 18, the Redfern Arts Center welcomed 18 new Steinway pianos. The pianos are coming to KSC from the Tanglewood Music Festival located in Western Massachusetts. The summer festival hosts world renown artists each year through a series of concerts. These concerts include all different types of music such as symphonic, chamber, choral, contemporary, jazz and pop music as well as musical theater.

The excitement in the music department is not only centered around the news that the school is getting 18 new pianos after having some of the old ones for around 90 years according to Assistant Professor Dr. Christina Wright-Ivanova, but around the fact they are Steinway pianos. So, why are these pianos more important than any others? As the music department chair Heather Gilligan says, “The Steinway pianos themselves are just top-notch pianos. You really can’t beat them. They’re handmade. They’re not just processed through a factory. Every single one of them is individual,” Gillian continued. “There are certain aspects of the production process that makes them have a warmed sound or a more consistent action. The strings are the same length as other brands but the tension is adjusted so it creates slightly less pressure on the strings.”

Brendan Murphy, the Vice President of Boston’s Steinert & Sons, worked closely with Steinway and the Redfern Arts Center. They worked to develop a five-year plan to pay off the cost of the pianos, called the Tanglewood Festival Steinway Festival Placement Plan [TFSFPP]. This will make KSC the first all Steinway school in New Hampshire. According to Murphy, “This is year one of the five-year plan to make this school an all Steinway school. There are only 200 worldwide.”

Part of this five-year plan is that KSC is able to purchase the pianos in increments. “The school gets the benefit of all the pianos right away and the school can incrementally purchase them. Which is awesome,” Murphy states.

Gilligan shared part of how this purchasing will

work. “For July 2019, Keene State will buy three uprights and one of the Steinway Os, which would account for 20 percent of the inventory. So they will take the pianos away in May and then in September they will bring 14 back since we will have already brought four. And this process repeats until the whole inventory has been purchased,” Gilligan stated.

This idea has been in the making for over a year, and the music department worked closely with Steinway to develop multiple plans that would be best suited for KSC. In May, 2018, the department brought these plans to the administration and KSC Interim President Dr. Melinda Treadwell. “She [Dr. Treadwell] really liked the idea of becoming an all Steinway school because of the connotation of excellence with the brand recognition and the way it will help with our recruiting.

It kind of all fell into place when the administration decided to support the project,” Gilligan said.

After administrative approval, logistics came into play, things like how to cover the cost of pianos outside of the TFSFPP. While the payment plan was to cover the replacement of 18 pianos, it did not include the two performance pianos at the Redfern Arts Center.

To help with this, the department is in the process of working on a fundraising campaign, which Steinway will be a part of. The total price of all 18 pianos will be over half a million dollars according to Gilligan. The fundraising campaign will aim to reach a million dollars to cover the cost of the 18 pianos, the additional two, as well as maintenance on the instruments.

Over the summer, the contract had to gain support at few different levels. First Keene State College, then it had to be checked by the university system of New Hampshire. “The contract was finalized on August 29.

So it’s only a little less than three weeks ago that we found out for sure that it was going to happen,” Gilligan remarked, before explaining the challenges that come with finding a new home for the old pianos in only three weeks, “Immediately we set out to find out whether we would be able to sell or loan out the pianos,” she stated. Currently, the old pianos are being stored in Randall Hall. However, that hall is scheduled to be torn down within the next year, so it’s a temporary solution. The department is in the process of creating a loan agreement to rent out or even sell the pianos to other institutions.

Students will now have the ability to play on these

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On Tuesday, September 18, the Redfern Arts Center received a delivery of 18 new Steinway pianos. Keene State College is now on track to become the first all Steinway school in New Hampshire.

'The Boston Ballet' comes to Keene State College KATHRYN SPADAFORA

Equinox Staff On Sept. 22, 2018, The Redfern Arts Center hosted the highly renowned Dance YaNOWsky.

Arranged by elite ballet couple Yury Yanowsky and his wife Kathleen Breen Combes, the performance featured dancers of the Boston Ballet, amongst whom were some of ballets biggest names: including Rachele Buriassi, Lia Cirio, Paul Craig, Ricky Rhodes, Lucas Vidal, and Ji Youn Chae. Also included in the performance was violinist and vocalist Josh Knowles, who accompanied the night’s dances with live music and performed two solo pieces after intermission.

The piece not only represented a talented group of professional dancers from Boston, but a communal collaboration, as members of the local MoCo arts studio joined the dancers for the opening number, titled Origins.

“Our daughter dances at MoCo,” answered one family in the audience, when asked what brought them to the Dance YaNOWsky, “So we came to support.

We’re excited to see some Russian ballet.”

At 7:20 p.m., the lights dimmed, and for the following two hours, the audience experienced an extraordinary night of art and beauty. Set to the yearning strokes of Josh Knowles’s violin, the opening number Origin used the contrast of light and dark to convey power in a variety of routines, including group dances and multiple partner solos. This piece not only told a story of creation, but showcased a multitude of dance styles within different segments, all blended beautifully. When the piece was finished, the performer’s were rewarded with a widespread audience applause.

From there, the audience experienced the sensation of falling in love in Lady of the Camellias, performed

by Rachele Buriassi and Paul Craig.

This was followed by husband and wife duo Yury Yanowsky and Kathleen Breen Combes, dressed in dark costumes which appeared almost puppet-like, with a hypnotizing performance of Niris, in which beams of light were used against an otherwise dark stage to capture audience’s attention.

Included in the audience was sophomore Jenna Gibbon, who was hired by the Redfern to photograph the event. When asked about the job, she stated, “I’m excited to see how talented these dancers are, and the different ways they can move their bodies.”

After a brief 15 minute intermission, audiences were treated to another fantastic performance, this time a depiction of light and birth in The Sun Sleeps.

After the quick but memorable number, the night took a change in pace, bathed in glowing hues of yellows and oranges, as audience’s were treated to two solo

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On Saturday, September 22, Dance YaNOWsky came to perform at the Redfern Arts Center. The performance showcased different forms of dance.

pieces from violinist Josh Knowles. Knowles not only interacted personally with the audience, but lent his vocals alongside his violin, which he played in a variety of long, classical strokes and practiced pizzicato.

The performance ended with the long, mysterious number Smoke and Mirrors. Set in a haze of smoke and suspense, the dance served as the finale to a night of art and expression.

Audiences were entranced, giving great applause

and even a standing ovation at the show’s curtain.

Kathleen Breen Combes herself replied without hesAfter the curtain closed, the audience was invited itation, “I think when you have work that you love and upstairs to a reception and Q&A with the producers are passionate about, it’s easy to fall back into it each and dancers of the show. Not only did the audience get performance. It’s different, with a different audience.” to personally meet and interact with these talented individuals from as far as Italy and South Korea, they got to Kathryn Spadafora can be contacted at ask questions such as, “When did you start dancing?” kspadafora@kscequinox.com and “With every performance so emotionally draining, how do you maintain the passion and emotion?”

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Pumpkinfest affecting businesses CAILLA PRISCO

StudEnt LifE Editor Pumpkin Festival has always been a New Hampshire tradition and brought thousands of people from around the country into Cheshire County. Since the riots that broke out during the 2014 Pumpkin Festival involved mainly out of state students, the city of Keene voted to discontinue the event until last year in 2017, when it made its comeback.

The problem with this so called “comeback” is that it was severely diminished, and had not involved nearly a fraction of

people that it used to bring in. With Keene being a small town, local businesses thrived off major events like Pumpkinfest, increasing their profits when tourists come to town for the weekend.

According to Valley News in past years, Central Square would fill up with an estimated eighty thousand people back in 2006.

This brought in profit for all businesses in Keene and in surrounding towns.

Cynthia Levitt was an owner of a local primitive store called Sugar and Spice in Fitzwilliam and Troy NH. According to Levitt, ‘PumpkinFest’ was where many local businesses made most of their profit. “My business tripled in

that one weekend than it does in a month and once that was taken away, my business inevitably wouldn’t be able to survive another five years or so,” Levitt said.

Levitt’s business wasn’t the only one affected by this loss of income, Tracy Thompson Keating Gunn is the owner of Keene’s local candy store named Life Is Sweet.

According to Keating Gunn, “The Pumpkinfests that were held before the riots compared to the modified Pumpkinfest put on

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A helping hand for suicide prevention “Open your eyes and learn skills on how to help a friend or someone in distress” -BRENDA MCEACHERN

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Equinox Staff According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 44,965 Americans die every year from suicide. The most common method of suicide was by the use of firearms.

And of those 44,965 people, suicide is, “The 2nd leading cause of death among college age students which is frightening,” said

Brenda McEachern, a counselor at Keene State College.

With that statistic being so high, there are several resources available to students who are feeling suicidal, depressed, or simply needing to talk someone.

On campus, the counseling center available to any students who may need help. “We encourage students to use these resources that are available, if someone is in crisis and they don’t have an appointment

and they’re struggling, just come on up,” McEachern said.

In addition to this, there is also a crisis hotline students can call, which McEachern said there is a, “licensed clinical mental health counselor” available to students 24/7.

Another resource for students on campus is The Active Minds Club, which raises awareness of mental health issues and resources that are available on campus.

As for off campus, the President of The Active Minds Club Jessica Caldwell said there is the Monadnock Area Peer Agency Support, which is a consumer run organization right here in Keene where.

“You’re basically talking with people who are going through the same stuff as you do,” and that those people may not necessarily be doctors or colleagues,” said Caldwell.

McEachern also said another resource for students off campus is the, “Samaritans in town which are always available to students on and off campus.”

Lecturer in Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Nicole Wengerd said that suicide is a social problem.

“It affects a large number of people in our society,” said Wengerd.

With any social problem, becoming educated about the topic can be helpful, “By understanding the facts and the reality around you, [it] gives you perspective and allows us to engage in solutions in a different way,” Wengerd said.

Education can be especially important for those, “...who feel sad and depressed and don’t know why,” and that, “chemicals in your head are making you feel this way,” said Caldwell.

Knowing the signs of suicide is so vital because, “80% of people who are feeling suicidal don’t come to counseling center right away, they talk to peers,” McEachern said.

It’s important to, “Open your eyes and learn skills on how to help a friend or someone in distress,” said McEachern, which is exactly what the Ask/Listen/Act [AC A] program at KSC does.

ACA is, “Gatekeeper training that’s focused for students to recognize signs of distress,” said McEachern.

In addition to this, McEachern also works with a creativity team and outreach program which focuses on suicide, and suicide prevention on campus. “We meet weekly and we’re trying to get students to join in with us so that we can get perspectives and ideas and creativity regarding what will basically reach students,” said McEachern.

On Wednesday, September 26th, the Active Minds Club will have a candlelight vigil in honor of suicide awareness with an educational table for more information.

“Suicide affects every single person, the more we know and can become familiar with it, the more we can intervene and help people before it’s too late,” said McEachern.

Izzy Harris can be contacted at iharris@kscequinox.com

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Bringing ASL to campus ASL club bringing its passion to the classroom JULIA HAWKINS

Equinox Staff Members of Keene State’s Owl Sign Language (OSL) club have started on their mission to spread deaf awareness throughout campus and the community. As a newfound club, members of this team encourage other students to join them on their journey to spread awareness and of course learn sign language.

As the Treasurer of the club, Tristam Patoine explained, that although not everyone in the club is experienced, they all have great interest in learning sign language as well as being gathered around to hang out and relax as a united group. Tristam said, “It’s not structured as a class, it’s more of a come as you go type of environment.”. Regardless whether this is structured as a class or not, they do have minor lesson plans to help students better understand and engage more into the subject, such as setting up

planned meetings and asking students what they would like to learn.

The sign language club is administered

by Beth Zinn, who has also taken a great interest in American Sign Language (ASL). Zinn started learning sign language about two years ago through music. Zinn’s motivation and excitement towards the OSL club has already raised more attention towards the subject then she had originally expected. After representing the club for one semester, Zinn already knows that she has spread interest towards multiple peers.

Zinn said, “some know more than others”, which is okay. Nobody in the club so far is fluent in ASL. Zinn said, “We would love it if we could generate enough interest for the club to become a class.”.

The end goal of this club is not for it to become a class, but to hopefully interest enough people and spread enough awareness for the club to rise to the top and become a course students could take for credit.

According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are about 70 million people who use sign language as their first language. Sign language, however, is not universal. While America and parts of Canada might use ASL, the deaf community in other parts of the world such as the U.K. uses British Sign Language, or BSL. According to the New York Foundling, “There are estimated to be over 300 signed languages currently in use around the world”.

Keene States ASL club welcomes anyone who has any interest at all to join the team. The ASL club has no set curriculum, but looks forward to teaching other students what it is like to know and have experience in another language different than any other in the world. ASL uses hand gestures instead of voice to communicate, which is what makes this language so unique and what makes others eager to learn it.

Julia Hawkins can be contacted at jhawkins@kscequinox.com

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Hook-up culture on campus VINCENT MOORE

News editor College students are hooked on hookup apps, at least according to a time.com article. The article was published March 27, 2017, and cited a survey which indicated that 72 percent of millennial college students use Tinder.

KSC Associate Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies Patricia Pedroza Gonzalez, Ph. D. said that even though the app gives choices to women, it does nothing in the way of changing gender perception.

“Now I’m allowed to have multiple partners or whatever I want, then is where I see that the gender norm does not change. Because if the girl does [have multiple partners], she’s perceived as the slutty girl anyways,” Gonzalez said.

Gonzalez explained that the constant judgement of hookup culture can make things worse for those with low self-esteem, “If somebody has a weak self-esteem, and enters into this culture, the self-esteem I don’t think will be increased, I think it will be damaged because we live in a culture that will judge you differently if you’re a man or a woman for example. This is where it becomes fascinating to me to observe that, because I care about the self-esteem of young people. When we are young we are more vulnerable to things,” Gonzalez said.

Assistant Associate Director of Emotional Health Programming & Outreach Coordinator of Sexual Violence Prevention, Forrest Seymour said that despite the popularity of the app, hookups on campus aren’t any more frequent.

“There’s like a stereotype of the college student that college students are having sex all the time, are drinking all the time. And when we do research on that we find two things, one is that the rates of sexual activity as well as substance use are lower than we think and not only lower than what I would think, but they’re lower than what students think. So what students think about themselves is that everyone else is having sex and partying all the time, but in fact, so people are, but it’s less than what we think,” Seymour said.

All the time doesn’t appear to be the case according to a survey conducted by collegestats.org, which found that both the men and women respondents reported on having an average of five unique sexual partners while in college.

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Seymour said the phenomena is called social norming, and that it pushes students into engaging in sexual relationships more than they otherwise would do so.

“The thing about hookup culture, there’s a sense of pressure for a lot of students, like ‘isn’t this what I’m supposed to be doing? I’m supposed to be hooking up, I’m supposed to be having casual sexual relationships all the time? Isn’t that what college students do?’ when in fact, no it’s not what college students do all the time,” Seymour said.

Even though the technology might make hooking up easier, Seymour said that hookup culture on campus isn’t anything new, “I don’t think that it’s just your generation, I know there’s research that it’s been going on for decades, this image on what college is like. This big sex and party thing.”

Seymour said that downloading the app doesn’t always imply frequent or serious use, “I suspect that there’s a lot of people who use that app just as a novelty, like they’re not hooking up with anybody through that app but they’re just sort of curious and they download it and they check

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it out.”

Seymour said that the rise of social media has lead many young adults into becoming unaccustomed to inperson interactions, “People talk about how young adults often have been able to avoid a lot of face to face conflicts in their lives because they mediate so much of their relationships online. You can filter things out, you can block somebody. So the prospect of a face to face interaction that might be weird and go wrong is often pretty foreign.”

According to Seymour, the risks that hookup culture offers aren’t limited to how they affect our social lives.

“I’m going to sound like an old curmudgeon, but I think that any time we engage in physical intimacy with someone we don’t know well, or don’t know at all, but particularly if we don’t know well, we’re taking a risk. There’s some disease risks, you can get sexual transmitted diseases that maybe the other person doesn’t know they’re carrying, there’s risks of pregnancy for women, and there’s risks of sexual violence, which is real, it happens,” Seymour said.

Seymour said that with hookup culture not only is there a risk of being a target of sexual violence, but there’s also a risk of being accused of sexual violence.

A KSC junior said that she had no interest in hookup apps because they were weird, “I think you don’t really know anybody from their social profile, and can be saying anything,” she said.

Gonzalez said that hooking up isn’t a substitute for a loving relationship, “If [you] have multiple partners, good for you, but if you tell me that that will create a kind of love or a kind or intimacy? No.” A first-year student said that he doesn’t use hookup apps and prefers face to face interaction, “I’ve never really found the purpose of them, I’m more of a going on social type of person.”

Seymour said that overall he believes hookup apps are an overall detriment to society: “If I could wave my magic wand and all hookup apps would disappear and never be available again, would I do that? Probably. I think all of us would probably be more likely to have healthy, meaningful, fulfilling intimate relationships if we had to see that person face to face first. All the non-verbals, all that stuff, we’re just going to know so much more about who we’re connecting with.”

Vincent Moore can be contacted at vmoore@kscequinox.com

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Health and fitness comes first CAILLA PRISCO

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Being a college student is hard enough, and staying healthy and active on top of it can almost sound impossible, but it’s quite the opposite. In fact, some students take exercise and nutrition so seriously that it’s also their major.

Exercise Science, Health Science, and Nutrition are very large studies at Keene State College and students are taking their passion and turning it into a career.

Kirsten Youngstrom is a junior at Keene State and is studying in the exercise science major, constantly making health and fitness a priority in her everyday life, and continuously getting support from her teachers, she says, She went on to say, “They always like us to set goals, whether that means trying a new exercise or running a mile in a certain amount of time, they are really good at making us feel like we are exceeding our potential.”

Youngstrom continued to talk about her day to day life as a college student. “As a junior it’s a little easier than last year to eat more healthy, because I am not in the dining hall anymore and there is no more temptation because they would always have fries, burgers, pizza.” She goes on to say that making her own food helps her stay in her target health goal, “It’s just a little more expensive, but so much better for your body.”

Professor Amanda Hickey teaches as a health science instructor at Keene State, and believes that the students in this major are so

dedicated to what they are learning, because it’s not easy being at this age and being the optitune of health.

As most teachers, Hickey will help her students in any way that she can, she said, “I always start with a check in where the students give me a thumbs up, middle, or down.

If there is a thumbs down, we all talk about it as a class and help relieve some of that stress or anxiety.”

Hickey added, “I bought my students pedometers so at the end of every week we can see how many steps they did and see if they surpassed their goal, that way even if they are busy with class or school work and they don’t have time to get to the gym everyday, they are still walking and staying active.”

Professor in Human Performance and Movement Sciences Donna Smyth said that staying active on campus is one of the most important things that students can do. “You have to carve out time, that’s the only way you’ll know that you will get a workout in, if you plan it out ahead of time,” said Smyth.

Though it may be a challenge to exercise and eat healthy while at college, it’s achievable with the right state of mind.

Youngstrom said, “It’s hard but make the time for it and be a conscious eater.”

Cailla Prisco can be contacted at cprisco@kscequinox.com

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Fall traditions in the student center

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Social activities council celebrates fall by passing out caramel and candy apples in the Young Student Center. Students can decorate their apple however they wanted as a tasty treat they could take home.

‘Fall’ in love with Fall traditions HALEIGH PATCH

Equinox Staff Summer has officially come to an end as we enter the beautiful season of fall. The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping and the preparation of some favorite holidays such as Halloween and Thanksgiving are beginning. Not only is it the most colorful season, there are many fall traditions that everyone enjoys participating in.

Many friends and families head to their favorite apple orchards to go apple and pumpkin picking or to enjoy some homemade apple cider donuts. It gives them a chance to spend quality time outdoors, to enjoy the cool weather and to gather fresh ingredients to make delicious desserts.

It also gives people more of an apple variety rather than just going to the grocery store, for an affordable price.

There are so many traditional fall food favorites that leave your home smelling amazing in a comforting way. Some fall treats include: apple pie, homemade breads, apple crisp, candy apples, pumpkin seeds, soups and casseroles. They are all easy to make and taste delicious.

Another perk about the season is being able to

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wear comfy sweaters and sweatshirts all the time without needing a heavy jacket. After a scorching summer, the weather is the perfect temperature without being too hot or too cold, but a happy medium.

Fall weather allows the perfect temperature for hiking and to see vibrant foliage. Bonfires are another popular activity along with camping or fall festivals. Fall festivals are a fun way to get together with friends and to enjoy plenty of food and games such as bobbing for apples or a pumpkin carving contest.

Hosting or attending football parties is another popular tradition as we kick off the start of football season. Depending on where you live, going to your local high school or college football games is also a popular activity to bring people together in the community.

Halloween is almost here, which means it is time to grab a group of friends and enjoy a haunted house, hayride or corn maze.

There are various haunted houses in New Hampshire such as Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England, Fright Kingdom, Haunted Overload and Haunted Acres, just to name a few. Halloween is also when people spend time decorating their

homes, carving pumpkins, binge watching scary movies, trick-or-treating, dressing up and attending Halloween parties.

After Halloween, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This delicious holiday allows families to come together and express what they are thankful for. Traditional foods are served and televisions are playing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or football.Volunteer work or donations are given to soup kitchens, homeless shelters or food pantries during this time as well to help people in need.

Fall traditions are a great way to enjoy where you live with people you care about.

However, traditions are not always the same in every household nor do people always celebrate the same holidays.

Traditions are activities, customs or beliefs that are passed down by generation and should definitely be celebrated.

Fall always seems to be the shortest season before we head into a cold and snowy winter, that is why we should take the time to enjoy all the activities and traditions it has to offer.

PUMPKINFEST Cont. from B1

in 2017 was radically different and business went down about eighty percent.”

When both store owners were asked about the reputation of Keene and if Pumpkin Festival should be brought back to its former glory, both answered yes.

Keating Gunn said, “Yes! We should own this...and let everyone in the world know that this is not who we are and doesn't represent us at all.”

Elizabeth Dragon is the city manager of Keene and when asked about PumpkinFest and what it would be like this year she answered, “It will be the same scale as last year, their will be no extra vendors allowed, it will be held on a Sunday and not a Saturday, it will be family oriented and small in nature and we wanted the town to realize that it would not be the same event that it was.”

Keene State College and the city of Keene are working concurrently making sure that this year's pumpkin festival remains small and geared towards children and families. As for the future of Keene’s businesses, the county has lost a very profitable weekend and it will never be the same.

Cailla Prisco can be contacted at cprisco@kscequinox.com

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Peach Cobbler, and Cherry Pinapple Dump Cakes LAURA ROMANIELLO

artS DireCtor This week I chose recipes that are extremely easy and inexpensive for us college students. We all know everyone loves cheap and easy!

These dump cakes are so sweet and delicious and a super quick treat if you need to prepare a dish for an event. If you enjoy eating a nice warm cobbler with some vanilla ice cream then this dessert is for you. All you need for this simple dessert is canned fruits, a box cake mix, butter, and a cake pan. Here is a recipe for a Peach Cobbler Dump Cake and a Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake.

Peach Cobbler Dump Cake: Ingredients: - Three cans of sliced peaches - White or Yellow cake mix - 8 tbsp butter Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F Dump the contents of the peach cans into a 9x13” (or similar) cake pan.

Take the package of cake mix and spread it evenly on top of the peaches in the pan. (No need to make the cake batter - we’re solely using the powdered content of the package) Place the 8 tbsp of butter evenly on top of the cake mix throughout the pan (so that it can melt evenly) Bake for 45 minutes to an hour or until topping is golden brown and crisp looking.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for premium enjoyment!

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake: Ingredients: - One can of cherry pie filling - One can of crushed pineapple - White or yellow cake mix - 8 tbsp butter Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F Dump the contents of the cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple into the cake pan Stir mixture in pan to spread evenly throughout pan Take the package of cake mix and spread it evenly on top of the peaches in the pan. (No need to make the cake batter - we’re solely using the powdered content of the package)

Place the 8 tbsp of butter evenly on top of the cake mix throughout the pan (so that it can melt evenly) Bake for 45 minutes to an hour or until topping is golden brown and crisp looking.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for premium enjoyment!

Laura can be contacted at lromaniello@kscequinox.com

"If you enjoy eating a nice warm cobbler with some vanilla ice cream then this dessert is for you."

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The Invisible Line: Part One ANITA PANDEY

equinox Staff When the plane took off, she turned to face the entrance, and the exit sign struck her eyes. The doors locked. Griselda turned to look at her husband in order to adjust to her broken home and now her children abandoned in the land she may no returned.

That tranquil dawn had hidden a defenseless storm in its womb.

Griselda could no longer see the entrance. It blurred before her. She slammed her head on the back of the seat and turned to look at her husband while his fingers held onto her blouse his handcuff irritated her skin. It dug into her. The metal handcuff was cold to her flesh, but her blood surged in her veins with heat flash raising waves that she shuddered. Griselda heard her heart drum against her ribs so she brought her hand, covered her mouth, and inhaled vanilla air–– it was from only this morning. The same vanilla extract instead of pouring into the bowl, Daniella had squirted some on Griselda. The girl wanting to wipe it off for her mother, only to have spread the stains on the blouse.

The pair of Victor's hands weighed on her, so she stooped her shoulders then he took his hands away. Griselda’s throat clogged with bubbling sobs while tears made circles on her navy jean. Victor pulled her arm closer, and she tilted her head on his shoulder. She sighed and drew in a few air particles as the air dampened in her tears.

“Carlos?” She said.

“We’ll bring him back,” Victor said.

“Daniella?” She asked, staring out at the endless sky.

“We’ll bring her back too.”

The sky bent somewhere to

let the sun nestle for the night, and the moon would soon glow.

The Boeing 373’s wings cutting through the air was gliding away from her babies.

“They’ll come home from School,” she said. “And they won’t find us there. They don’t know we aren’t home. What will they do? Carl–” “Griselda,” her husband said.

His lifting hands up to his chest but only to set it back down on his lap. His inner wrists were facing each other, so she put her hand between those wrists.

He loosely held her hand. Then she propped her fingers into the metal cuff, pressing them against his palms and pulled her hand with a gusto that he bent his head down to look at his hands, that he had been avoiding.

“You committed a horrendous crime,” she said. He nodded and looked out the oval window, clouds roaming under the gold rays of the evening sun. “I was supposed to dress like the witch in Hansel and Gretel this Halloween,” Griselda chuckled.

A woman’s voice came from the intercom somewhere and Griselda whispered, “That bitch.

I hope she is infertile.” He sighed.

“What?” she said. He nodded.

Griselda leaned back on her seat and closed her eyes, waiting for the plane to touch the soil of her home country. The land, she hadn't walked on for ten years, and the sun-dried air she had hung her linens with Carlos in her arms. Then, Victor had left her and newborn Carlos to search for a new home for them, so he crossed the invisible line. She had waited every day to hear from him because she knew every dream he dreamed. They involved her somehow, and they always involved Carlos and Daniella.

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Griselda loathed the day when she had thought she had been a supportive wife and encouraged him to dream about a small home and a courtyard for the baby and his master’s degree; he didn’t attend any university for it. Instead, he had begun to work and lied to her, sending her money to get stuff for Carlos and herself too. Her husband had left them in a tiny house, wishing to find a feast but ended up falling in a vat of boiling water.

And in it, Victor would burn forever––forever in the thought of his babies being away, where it wasn’t safe for them because the detention center was where they would end up. They will be kept in the witch’s cage. And she wasn’t allowed to come back in.

Griselda exhaled stepping

down the stair and held her husband’s freed hand. She walked alongside him and exited the plane while she clenched his hand, with sweat got trapped in the strength of her grip. If she knew this would happen, Griselda wouldn’t have sent her kids to school in the morning. They were in School but she knew they wouldn’t return home. They wouldn’t know their way home from the walled up house and Daniella wouldn’t be able to climb those fences nor would Carlos. But he would stay with his sister; Griselda knew he would because he walked with his little sister toward the entrance after she dropped them off at their school and his arm on her back, ushering her upward the sloped pavement. Griselda

glanced back at Boeing 373.

The moon had walked with her, followed her when in the bus ride from the airport. It was able to travel the bus’ speed, and now, it stopped above a house, facing the door. Griselda knocked on the door she had left a decade ago when her mother had been standing at the threshold waving at her. She remembered her broad smile in her crinkled lips; her mother knew she would be reunited with her husband and her son would get his father. Now, Griselda knew different. She knew her mother’s ache behind the smile as she bid her farewell. The door opened ajar, and her father stood in here, widened eyes and gaped.

“Dad?” she said.

I have only been podcasting ‘Slay in Your Lane’ for two months, but it has over a thousand downloads on iTunes and GooglePlay. I even have listeners from France, Spain and the United Kingdom! And I do it all from my Keene State College residence hall!

So how do I do it? The first step is getting your equipment. All you need to start off is a laptop, recording software, microphone and a soundboard if you want to interview people! Preprogrammed software is free for MAC users while other laptop users can download Audacity for free. Next, is finding a microphone. There are plenty of cheap options available on Amazon, however the amount spent does determine the quality of the audio. Blue Ball is a great option for a microphone if you want to spend 70 dollars or less. Some microphones come with pop filters and stands to make recording even easier and have better quality. If you are new to podcasting, a soundboard isn’t required, especially due to their high cost. However, it is a great thing to have down the road.

What will your podcast be about? For a successful podcast, it is crucial that you find a theme that will fit a specific niche or solve a problem. Once that is done, outline an episode and record it! It is a lot easier recording if there is a set plan to follow. You can also record an intro by using royalty free music. There is plenty of Royalty free music online especially if the artist is credited in the description of the episode. The last step is editing. The editing process can get a bit tricky, but the more you play around with the software, the easier it is to learn.

Once your podcast is done, create an image cover that will meet iTunes’ guidelines and find a hosting site for your RSS feed. Your RSS feed is the link that all the hosting sites use to automate new podcasts to different websites and social platforms. Soundcloud is a great, free option for this. Once you submit your feed to iTunes and GooglePlay, you are ready to be a podcaster!

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Toronto FC Lose Campeones Cup to Tigres UANL LUKE STERGIOU

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On Sunday, Sept. 23, the Keene State College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, in partnership with the Keene Parks and Recreation Department, hosted a free soccer skills clinic. The clinic, which focused on youths in grades K-6, took place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Keene State College Athletic Complex Practice Fields. The KSC men’s and women’s soccer teams, as well as coaching staff ran the clinic.

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Men’s Soccer Vs. Worcester State, Wednesday, Oct. 3 @ 7:00 p.m.

LILY AYOTTE

equinox Staff With long hours spent at practice or off-season training, it’s no wonder that college athletes have to learn how to balance everything, including personal relationships.

College athletics are demanding. As Keene State College baseball player, John Tarascio says, “I would say it’s hugely demanding to complete at the collegiate level with practices and training. Finding times for all coaches and players to meet is nearly impossible and when we do we try and make the most of it. Being student-athletes requires the same demands as being just a student so there is more pressure on athletes to produce in the classroom.”

Hours are spent on and off the field, and the time not accounted for there is spent in classes or at the library.

So how does this all affect athletes personal lives? Mia Brickley, a senior who plays field hockey for Keene State College, describes the hours she spends practicing and training, during both the on and off season. “My team probably practices between six and eight hours a week. It depends on how many games per week we have though.

During the season, I rarely train outside of practice and games. In the off season, we have mandatory training sessions and practices that probably take up about four to five hours a week,” Brickley explained. Brickley also touched on the academic and social standards that athletes are held to, “In order to stay on the team, everyone has to maintain a 2.0 GPA and be in good academic standing. There are also certain rules everyone has to follow regarding drug and alcohol intake.”

So with all the practices, studying, and stress of being in college, are there positive effects to being on a team when it comes to having a personal life?

“The positive ways that field hockey has affected relationships in my life is that I have made some lifelong friends who I can always rely on. I also get to see my family a lot when they come to my games to support me and the team,” Brickley said when asked how this has taken an effect on her relationships with her friends and family. Tarascio also sees the bright side, “Being on a college team has affected my relationships in an extremely positive way. I have meet some of my closest friends here on the baseball team but I have also made close friendships with other sports team. My family plays a huge part in it as well. They have supported, encouraged, and even criticized in a positive way all to make me a better person and player and I can’t thank them enough for that.” However, Brickley says that seeing her friends that are not on the team poses more of a challenge, “I don’t get to see them or hang out with them as much when

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I’m in season.” So how do they do it all? Tarascio gives his advice on managing it all, “There are ways I manage my time. I like to do one thing at a time complete it to my best ability then move on to my next task. This helps me with stress because I’m focused on one thing and not 20 different things.” Time management can release a lot of pressure and every athlete is different on how they manage it all, but for Brickley, “I manage my time by making a schedule for the month with game times and due dates for assignments. I also stay away from procrastinating and try to get ahead as much as possible,” she says. Unfortunately, Vance Bates did not comment.

Being a college athlete can be stressful, but it seems the rewards far outweigh the negatives.

Lily Ayotte can be contacted at layotte@kscequinox.com

On Sept. 19, the Campeones Cup had its inaugural debut at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario.

Reigning MLS champions Toronto FC faced off against reigning Liga MX champions Tigres UANL, with Tigres beating the Canadian side 3-1.

Since winning the MLS Cup in 2017, Toronto have been abysmal this season. The team is currently in ninth place in the Eastern Conference and have struggled to replicate their form from last season.

And this game was more or less the same.

From the beginning, Toronto looked very disorganized and energetic. They were giving away chances left and right, losing possession in the midfield, and the defense just barely seemed to be there.

Tigres capitalized on these struggles, nearly scoring three times in the first half. The Mexican side finally broke through in the 36th minute, with Jesus Dueñas making a great run behind the Toronto defense and slotting it effortlessly past goalkeeper Alex Bono. But the pain didn’t stop there for Toronto.

In the 64th minute, Dueñas doubled the lead after a deflection off a corner kick landed right in his path, prompting him to slot a long range strike past Bono once again. To add to Toronto’s misery, only a minute later Toronto defender Eriq Zavaleta scored an own goal trying to clear the ball away, making the score 3-0 Tigres.

However, Toronto would be awarded a consolation goal in the 85th minute after Tigres conceded a penalty after a question call for a handball. Lucas Janson would slot the penalty calmly, making the score 3-1. Unfortunately, that’s the best Toronto could do and Tigres ended up winning the first iteration of the Campeones Cup, adding to the team’s already impressive amount of trophies.

Sadly for Toronto, it looks like the team might not make the playoffs this year, being 9 points behind Canadian rivals Montreal Impact, who currently sit in 6th place.

Toronto have 30 points from 28 games, still with a game to play. But unless they pull off a miraculous comeback in the last few months of the season, I don’t see them making the playoffs this year.

But who or what is to blame for Toronto’s bad run of form this season? Championship hangover? The pressure of maintaining the title of MLS Champions? Team dynamics?

Well, whatever the reason, the MLS playoffs without Toronto FC would be very weird for all MLS fans.

Luke Stergiou can be contacted at lstergiou@kscequinox.com

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Hank Knight coaching during class Patriots Column ALEX HARVEY

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New England vs Detroit CAROLINE PERRY

Managing ExEcutivE Editor The New England Patriots took a 10-26 loss against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 23.

Matt Patricia, who served 14 seasons as the assistant coach for the Patriots, including six seasons as the defensive coordinator, beat mentor Bill Belichick, seemingly making all the right moves.

The Lions quickly unveiled the Patriots weaknesses, creating holes for rookie running back Kerryon Johnson and giving Matthew Stafford time to pass.

On top of that, running back Kerryon Johnson had 101 yards rushing on 16 carries, becoming the first player to reach the mark for the Lions since Reggie Bush ran for 117 yards against Green Bay on November 28, 2013.

The Patriots (1-2) have had weaknesses exposed on both sides of the ball, losing two of their first three games for the first time since 2012.

New England took a 20-31 loss against the Jackson Jaguars the week before. That bad streak has rolled over, creating slow start for the Patriots.

The Patriots slow start is similar to when they started 2-2 in 2017 and still reached Super Bowl 52.

It seems that catching the Patriots earlier in the season increases the chances of defeating them, or at least that’s what everyone thinks.

However, Brady and Belichick are more than accustomed to rumors and speculation, and they are one of the most successful quarterback-coach combinations in NFL history.

Detroit’s defense forced threeand-outs on each of New England’s first three possessions, the Lions’ offense marched up and down the field to establish a 13-0 lead, and the Lions led 13-3 at the half.

After quarterback Matthew Stafford’s interception to start the second half – his only mistake of the game turning into a Tom Brady touchdown. However Stafford came right back and hit Marvin Jones Jr. on a 33-yard touchdown to extend the lead back to double digits.

Detroit’s defense took over from there, not allowing another point in the game.

The Patriots entered the game 17-1 in their last 18 games following a double-digit loss the week before.

Make that 17-2 after a double-digit loss last week to Jacksonville and another Sunday night to Detroit.

Brady pulled the Patriots within three points on a 10-yard TD pass to James White early in the third.

But Detroit refused to let the five-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback get any closer. Darius Slay picked off Brady’s pass at the Detroit 15 midway through the fourth quarter, helping the Lions seal the win.

The game came to an end, the Patriots falling 10-26.

Patricia weaved his way through the crowd to hug the man who helped him live a dream. When asked about his thoughts on Patricia’s win, Belichick was in no mood to reflect on his former defensive coordinator earning his first win.

“My job is my football team,” said Belichick. “That’s what I’m worried about. That’s what I’m concerned about.”

Caroline Perry can be contacted at cperry@ksequinox.com

Henry “Hank” Knight is a professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies here at Keene State College. Back in the 1960s Knight was a Division I athlete at the University of Alabama, where he played football and baseball.

As a football player, Professor Knight played as a defensive back and a “rover” which is “a combination of linebacker and strong safety,” Knight said. He called himself a scrub, a term which according to Co-founder of Inside Owl Athletics and Associate Journalism Professor Dr. Chad Nye, means “...a player whose primary role is as a practice team player. This player will go to practice every day. He will suit up with the team and he will practice with the entire team. His primary role, however, is to learn the plays of the team’s next opponent so that the starters get a good feel for what they will need to do in the actual game.”

Even though Professor Knight said he was a scrub, he added, “I consider myself in many ways an accidental professor,” Knight said. “I didn’t set out in that direction at all.

I was committed to a vocation in ministry.”

Knight’s wife enrolled at Vanderbilt to earn her PhD in Religion.

Knight was asked to teach a couple of courses at Vanderbilt. He was offered jobs as a campus chaplain and religious professor at Baldwin Wallace College, where he realized that he loves teaching. “Then I was asked to consider becoming a chaplain at the University of Tulsa as a member of that department of religious studies so I moved there and lived there for sixteen years. Then from there I came here,” Knight said.

Although Professor Knight was reticent about his athletic career, preferring to discuss The Cohen Center, he said:“I wouldn’t change the things that I learned about coaching and teamwork and teaching. I see a lot of what I do in a classroom when teaching as coaching. It’s a different kind of teaching process, where your focus is on your student or your player not only learning from you, but becoming free of their need to depend on you.”

Knight, who came to Keene State to direct the Cohen Center, said, “Studying the Holocaust was a private little kind of personal interest. It was keyed or initiated by the work of Elie Wiesel and college courses that I had in religion and literature. Then I took more courses in seminary that dealt with the same thing. And I kept that as kind of a private track. While I was at Baldwin Wallace I developed a major grant from The Cleveland Foundation for the college, that extended over three years. We brought people in for all sorts of programs, and the last person I brought in was Elie Wiesel and that was 1983.”

Knight said he is currently teaching five courses: “Rethinking the Holocaust, that’s an upper-level seminar for majors; I teach another upper-level course simply called ‘Trauma’ I’ll be offering that in the spring; another course called Religion and Violence; another course called The Holocaust and the Christian World; and a course called Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.” Knight said.

One of Knight’s frequent students, Alexis Sanborn, spoke very highly of Professor Knight during an interview.

“Hank is a teacher that makes you think critically. He will let the room sit for five minutes in silence and make you think about the answer to a question so that’s definitely something that’s really good especially for someone who wants to be a teacher to understand that you need to let your students actually

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think about the questions. I mean he really like, very philosophical, he makes you question a lot of things that you think you know.

Yesterday I think we sat in class for fifty minutes discussing one quote. He’s really an amazing professor.” Sanborn said.

Another former student, Sofita Thornblad said, “Professor Knight doesn’t lecture very much, it’s a lot of discussion. A lot of the time he brings in art or other, not necessarily artifacts, but other art for us to look at and discuss. He encourages us to lead the classroom, that’s almost always a part of the class, leading and participation...he has less of an agenda and more lets the class shape itself base itself based on the students’ needs.”

Knight said he was mentored by and was close personal friends with Elie Wiesel, the

famous writer, activist, and Nobel Laureate who survived both Auschwitz and Buchenwald.

When asked about his relationship with Wiesel, who helped design the first Holocaust Studies courses, Professor Knight’s eyes watered up and he said, “He’s an incredibly important mentor and friend in my life and [even though] he’s passed away, I would use present tense because he still guides me, his sensitivities are still at work for me. He showed me a pathway for critical faithfulness, and there’s a musicality about his identity that really was important for me. We had what I think is just a special bond. And I wouldn’t be doing what I do without him. We plotted plans together about courses…”

While working on the Holocaust Studies

courses, Wiesel won the Nobel Peace Prize.

“It kind of changed a lot of things for him and complicated his life a bit and it did the same for our relationship...It was a special relationship. A wonderful- I consider it a gift,” Knight said.

Knight became the director of the Cohen Center here at Keene State College after he saw an advertisement in the “Chronicle of Higher Education” placed by colleague Paul Vincent. Knight soon applied for the new position.

Alex Harvey can be contacted at aharvey@kscequinox.com

Volleyball wins for the seventh time in a row MATTHEW BARRIGA

Equinox Staff The KSC women’s volleyball team has recently achieved its seventh consecutive win this season, adding yet another win to a thus far undefeated season.

However, according to team captain Niamh Dodd, they still have a lot to do to reach their goal. “Last season we were on a 15-game win streak, so we did pretty well. But we lost an All-American, and have a lot of new people on the court this year,” said Dodd. “We had a hard season opener and a bit of a tougher schedule this year. Given our situation right now, a seven game win streak is not bad. But I do want to beat last year’s win streak because we definitely have the potential,” Dodd said. When asked about the reason for the team’s success, Dodd attributed it mostly to the team’s chemistry. “We definitely have key players, but mostly it’s our dynamic. We’re all friends on and off the court, so the chemistry’s definitely there, which is the main component of a team,” added the captain.

Head Coach Robert Weiner also had a lot to say about the team’s

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success and how the dynamic of the team has changed since last season. Weiner said that last season was very focused on Rachel Lamica, KSC’s first All-American volleyball player. However, after Lamica’s graduation last year, the strategy has changed significantly. “Five of the six starters were starters

last year, and these guys last year played a different role in the team’s success. We were focused on getting the ball to [Lamica]. This year, we’re moving the ball around, using all of our hitters, and focusing on the team’s defense.” Weiner continued to praise the team’s defense, saying it’s “significantly better” than last

years, and attributed that as a huge factor to their success. He also said that a big help is having so many coaching assistants. According to Weiner, the ability to always have an eye on every player on the court, they’re able to spot more mistakes and help each individual improve.

When asked about the potential

challenges of having so many new players on the court, Weiner was nothing but optimistic. “The four freshmen have been terrific. It’s really exciting because in two years they’re going to be the center of the team. They’re really good.”

Emilyann Ashford is a first-year this year and has been playing volleyball for three-and-a-half years.

When asked about the team’s accomplishments, she had a few words to say of her own. “Everyone’s really dedicated to get better,” said Ashford. She touched on how much the practices have helped her improve as well, saying “it’s a lot of concentration,” and thinks that Weiner’s style of coaching is extremely helpful. “He’s easy to talk to, but he’s also very specific with things we need to get better.” However, just like Dodd, Ashford primarily talked about the team’s chemistry. “I think we all see each other as a small family, which is really good. You have that trust between your teammates and that can get you really far.”

Matthew Barriga can be contacted at mbarriga@kscequinox.com

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Keene State College athletes strive for success beyond their backgrounds ADRIANA SANCHEZ

Social media director The Keene State College men’s soccer roster holds a variety of students each with their own unique background.

Some of these players have grown up in Africa and had to adapt to a new culture when coming here to the United States.

KSC sophomore, Emmanuel Smith grew up in Guinea, West Africa playing soccer his whole life. He started when he was five-years-old. Smith said it wasn’t easy for him while being in Guinea. He said, “I was five years old when my mom and dad left to come here [United States]. I grew up with my uncle and he took me in as his foster kid. I didn’t get to see my mom before she left.”

Smith said when he first arrived to the United States he was challenged by the language barrier. He attended Concord High School in Concord, N.H..

In high school the teachers spoke way to fast for him so he ended up dropping out for three months of his first-year. But luckily, the principle of that time, Gene Connolly, went to Smith’s house and convinced him to come back. “Ever since I went back I decided to work harder and get where I am today,” Smith said.

Connolly died earlier this year.

The international Institute of New England has opened many opportunities to refugees from all over the world. According to their website, they state, “The refugees we serve arrive to American shores with little to their names. Many have seen and experienced unthinkable horror.”

KSC senior and men’s soccer player, Jacob Chiza is a prime example. When he was 7 years old he immigrated from Tanzania, Africa. Chiza explained how the process of coming to America was anything but easy.

“The process was hard. First you have to enter the lottery. Someway, somehow we got lucky and then coming here, we stopped at certain places and they give you shots, you have to get rid of all of your clothes that you have – they give you new ones.”

He said he was surprised he couldn’t bring his clothes that he owned. “It’s basically like a clean start,” Chiza said.

He grew up with 12 siblings, but only came to America with his mother, one sister and five brothers.

The rest stayed in Africa. Although he goes to KSC and lives in Manchester, his mom lives in Iowa. He said, “It’s hard not seeing her because not seeing somebody you love and care about everyday, anymore, is difficult.”

He visits his mom twice a year, during winter break and summer break.

“When I first got here, I wasn’t used to wearing shoes.

So, when I would walk outside and walk without shoes people would look at me weird so I would look at them weird too wondering why they were wearing shoes,” Chiza said.

As time went on, people would explain to him how the seasons worked and Chiza eventually realized how things were here in America. Chiza explained how in Africa, kids would play in the middle of the streets with no shoes, . He added how he had to adjust to the difference in currency. “Over there if you don’t have money you still can have fun, but here everything is about money,” Chiza said.

But it wasn’t all fun and games. Chiza said he experienced something that few kids have to go through.

“One time, there was a shooting, I was taking a nap and the soldiers came and started shooting in the air, taking kids and people to recruit them into the army. So all my siblings ran out of the house and since I was sleeping, I was still [inside the house]. But my mom came back for me through the gunshots and picked me up and put me on her back. When I woke up I was confused...I was scared and worried I wouldn’t live to see another day,” Chiza said.

He said after this, the whole community came together to talk about what to do when attacks happen agai.

The living conditions Chiza had in Tanzania are different to what he has now. Chiza shared a whole room with his whole family because they didn’t have enough

rooms and space. “We had different types of sheets we would put on the ground since the bed didn’t have enough space for everybody,” he said.

When Chiza got to America, learning English was hard considering he taught the inappropriate words at first. “It would get me in trouble and I had no idea what I was saying was bad. But then my teachers would tell me I couldn’t use that language,” Chiza said.

Chiza said his moving didn’t only stop when he got to the U.S., Once he was in Manchester, he continued to move to Chicago. He moved freshman year to Chicago, then moved back to Manchester in 2012. Right after this his mother moved to Iowa, he followed her since his mother needed help settling in over there, Chiza explained. Chiza stayed in touch with his high school soccer coach, Chris LaBerge. “I wanted to come back and play soccer so I reached out to him [LeBerge] and when I came back, he took me in and he became my legal guardian.” Chiza said other than his mom, LeBerge is his biggest supporter. Chiza said whenever he has events going on, he can always count on LeBerge being there.

KSC senior and Team Captain, Samuel Binogono, came to the United States in 2008 from Congo, Central Africa. “The transition was little bit difficult but after awhile you get used to things. We had help from people to help us get comfortable here and that helped us feel welcomed,” Binogono said. He came here for better opportunities and to better himself Binogono explained. He said he would like to go back to his country but it’s not safe. “Always keep your mind/focus on where you going but never forget where you came from.

That’d be a dream come true for me to step a foot in the motherland,” he said.

Binogono said soccer has been a big part of his life.

“I fell in love with the game first time touching the ball as a young kid,” he said. The KSC men’s soccer team has helped him in so many ways. “I could sit here and write a book about them. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the help of my teammates and coaches.

They were there for my ups and downs moments,”

Binogono said.

Keene State men’s soccer coach, Rick Scott said, “They bring a very interesting dynamic to the team, they’re fun kids, they’re very thoughtful, responsible and respectful.” When Scott went to Central High School In Manchester N.H., he didn’t think he had a shot of getting Binogono to play at Keene. “He was that good, I thought he was going to go division two. Long story short we ended up with him and his cousin Jacob came the next [school] year,” he said. All the boys have said Scott has been nothing but an amazing person on and off the field. Smith said Scott has been contacting him about playing at KSC since 2015 and the reason why Smith just transferred to Keene was because he wanted to work on his English.

Scott said, “What these kids have gone through is unbelievable.” Scott has even taken one of the players in, Samuel Binogono. When talking about Scott, Binogono calls him, “the man, the myth, the legend.”

Scott took in Binogono because his FASFA got messed up due to his parents not fully understanding the form when applying. Binogono had to take a year off because of this. Scott explained how they had to get this approved by the school and NCAA. Binogono came to Keene in 2015. Binogono said he wouldn’t be where he is now without Scott. “The man helped me more than anyone in the last 4 years. When I first came to college he put me aside and told me ‘I will take care of you and make sure you leave this place with a 4 years degree’ until now he has never broken the promise,” Binogono said. He described Scott as family.

Binogono said he learned a lot about Scott when living with him. “Not all superheros wear capes. The amount of time he puts in to help others amazes me. I will always be thankful that I met him,” he said.

Binogono said, “They [soccer team] truly made me believe that a team is more than just a team, a team is a family - a bond that can’t be broken.”

Adriana Sanchez can be contacted at asanchez@kscequinox.com

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