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Vol. 72 , Issue #19

Thursday, March 21, 2019

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Issues in higher education

The changing landscape of surveillance TEDDY TAUSCHER

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KSC, USNH and NHCUC officials met in Concord to discuss a variety of issues facing higher education today. Jeff Holeman (below) was present to represent KSC.

New Hampshire college officials met to address problems facing their schools RACHEL VITELLO

News editor On Friday, March 15, Keene State College, University System of New Hampshire (USNH) officials, business and civic leaders, legislators and community partners from nonprofit organizations met in Concord for the second annual Summit on Higher Education. The summit is presented by the New Hampshire College and University Council (NHCUC) and is held with the goal of addressing critical issues facing New Hampshire and higher education today.

Director of Outreach, Communications and New Hampshire Scholars for NHCUC and KSC alum Scott Power describes NHCUC as the unofficial voice for higher education in New Hampshire.

“Essentially NHCUC is a higher education consortium of private, nonprofit, public, two-year, four-year, all of the colleges and universities in New Hampshire, a kind of chamber of commerce for higher education,” Power said.

Some of the KSC officials who attended the summit are KSC Provost Nancy Fey-Yensan and Vice President for Enrollment Strategy, Marketing and Communication Jeff Holeman.

Holeman said one of his goals in attending the conference was to have an opportunity to speak with people in similar positions as him at other institutions and share and discuss solutions to challenges they face.

“Any time you have a chance to step out of the office for a moment and get together with individuals with similar backgrounds and like-minded approaches to the challenges that you have and come up with solutions, that’s very beneficial,” Holeman said. “It’s an opportunity to have that dialogue and think about different ways we can look at these solutions.”

An example that Holeman offered of that collaboration in action is if KSC looked at the way Franklin Pierce University, for example, may be addressing a certain issue, and asking if that could that apply here at KSC. This also works vice versa; if someone from Franklin Pierce saw a solution to a challenge

that was working for KSC, they could collaborate to implement a similar strategy. “[The summit is] basically a collaboration of all the stakeholders related to higher education,” Power said. “College officials, college presidents, members from our campuses, which could be admissions, CFOs, academic affairs, career directors, a lot of legislators, business leaders, community partners from nonprofits as well, and some K12 people will also attend.”

That is one of the purposes of the summit: To create an open dialogue to better the communication and problemsolving across college and university campuses in New Hampshire. Financial aid, student enrollment and how to get students in and out of state to pursue their higher education in New Hampshire are other relevant issues. The 65/25 project is another goal for higher education in New Hampshire.

By 2025, New Hampshire aims to have 65 percent of adults ages 25 to 64 to have some form of higher education. This is going to require colleges and universities to begin marketing towards people already in the workforce who may have the opportunity to go back to school and advance their education.

Another issue on the agenda for this year’s summit was a panel on mental health awareness. Participating institutions and experts on the topic shared ideas on how to address mental health concerns on campuses.

“This is a very significant topic for us working in Higher Education and at Keene in particular as we are fully focused on our students’ success as a whole person here at Keene State,” Fey-Yensan said. “Importantly, students cannot be fully successful if they are not healthy, either while here with us, or when entering the workforce once they earn their degree.”

Holeman also said that mental health is an important component to consider not only for current students, but students as they are enrolling for college.

“How can we be more cognizant and aware of what students may be facing?” Holeman said. “If they have a parent or guardian who is dealing with a mental health issue, and

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On Wednesday, Feb. 6, Associate Professor of Political Science at Keene State College William Bendix explained the problems the United States Congress faces while deliberating issues of surveillance.

At a lecture in the Putnam Science Center, Bendix gave an update on his work trying to measure the effectiveness of Congress. Bendix focused the lecture on a case study involving congressional oversight of surveillance from 2001-2013.

According to Bendix, he started his research back in 2005 as a graduate student focusing on only the Patriot Act at first and then widening the project to other surveillance legislations.

The Edward Snowden leaks in 2013 about the natures of the National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance changed the entire direction of the project because there was so much information that had been leaked that Congress could now deliberate on, Bendix said.

Bendix highlighted when congressional oversight of surveillance had gone awry and when it had been effective.

Bendix pointed to 2008 as a positive example of congressional oversight. According to Bendix, the FISA Amendment Act was put in place in 2008 and was used to regulate how intelligence was collected. While this was a success for Congress, Bendix also said that the discussion that resulted in this law was only possible because the information had been leaked beforehand.

According to Bendix, the inability to discuss classified information, such as the 2008 case of FISA courts, is one of Congress’s shortingcomings and not one that can be easily rectified.

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VP for Enrollment Jeff Holeman represented KSC.

also thinking about students who may be facing a mental health issue themselves, how do we work with them and provide appropriate services and solutions to help them not only apply for college, but how do we help onboard them and support them throughout their college experience?”

The summit has multiple goals. It allows professionals in the higher education field to network and share ideas, panels inform attendees of current issues facing college and university campuses, and it also helps showcase the importance of a college degree in today’s day and age.

“Students who have degrees, they’re healthier across their lifetime, they’re more likely to get into a career they really want to be in, they’re less likely to commit crime during their lifetime,” Power said “There’s so many data points that showcase the value of degree in today’s age.”

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Members of the Keene Endowment Association (KEA) met in Norma Walker Hall in the Alumni Center on Thursday, March 7 to discuss funding and strategic planning.

Every year the KEA gives over nine hundred thousand dollars in scholarships to students at Keene State College.

Board member and consistent contributor Wink Faulkner said he gives, “a little bit of time and a little bit of treasure” by providing monetary donations directly to the Endowment Association. “There are many folks who want to come to Keene State College who don’t have the financial ability to do so.

The goal of the organization is to get everyone who needs money to come here,” Faulkner said. Faulkner also said the KEA is a forward-looking organization and that the goal of the meeting was to work on drafting a ten year strategic plan to provide and distribute endowment funds.

Faulkner was asked to be part of the

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ENDOWMENT cont. from A1

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“This [the college] is an amazing treasure that we have in our town, and too many people take it for granted.”

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Members of the Keene Endowment Association, including Keene State College President Melinda Treadwell (top left) met in Norma Walker Hall on March 7 to discuss funding for the College.

SURVEILLANCE Cont. from A1

Bendix identified 2011-2012 as a time when Congress had been ineffective, as it was not able to deal with a surveillance program called Upstream, which had been found to be both nonproductive and bad for privacy. The reason was that Congress was again blocked from discussing the program, as it was secret at the time.

Despite the problems that the secrecy of these programs caused, Bendix stressed that the secrecy of these programs was necessary, and so was the discussion of them in Congress, which Bendix describes as a problem with no clear solution.

According to Bendix, privacy is a difficult issue for most people because we all have a need to share some of our information with a select group of people, but we don’t necessarily want the whole world knowing what we share.

“We struggle to think about why we value privacy and we struggle to think about when we want our privacy protected and to what degree we want our privacy protected and under what conditions are we willing to relinquish our privacy,” said Bendix However, Bendix said these issues of privacy shouldn’t be something that people have to worry about, but should be solved by public policy from elected officials who can deliberate effectively and who have been advised by experts on the subject.

The event was put on by KSC Political Science Professor Michael Welsh.

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“It’s tremendously precinct. Political science goes through these phases where it’s interested in various things, it’s inserted for a while in environmental politics, it’s interested in gender politics, right now it’s on the verge in a lot of interest in national security politics, and there’s not so many people in this early stage who have done advanced research on this s t u f f ,” Welsh said.

Keene State student who had previously taken a course on congressional politics with Bendix, Nicole Wood, said that she was surprised by the in-depth surveillance that occurred after the Patriot Act. According to the Department of Justice website, the Patriot Act was enacted by Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support and “armed law enforcement with new tools to detect and prevent terrorism.”

KSC Political Science major Isabelle Handy said she was surprised by the point

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Bendix made that while Congress may be dysfunctional in many situations, in others it truly has our best interests at heart despite the negative connotation it now seems to bring with it.

Bendix’s work is culminating in a book he is co-authoring about congressional oversight of surveillance post 9/11.

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

KSC officials visit Florida

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KSC President Melinda Treadwell, Director of External Relations Steve Fortier and Director of Advancement Veronica Rosa attended multiple alumni events throughout Florida over spring break week.

KSC alumni, families and staff attended alumni events and sports games over spring break RACHEL VITELLO

News editor Similar to many college students this spring break, Keene State College officials headed down to the sunshine state for the week. However, they did not spend the break sitting on the beach. KSC President Melinda Treadwell, Director of External Relations/Interim Director of Alumni Relations Steve Fortier and Director of Advancement Veronica Rosa went to Florida from Friday, March 8 to Thursday, March 14 to attend multiple alumni events, meet one on one with alumni and to attend some KSC sports games happening there as part of the launch of spring sports season.

According to Treadwell, there are three main goals to the trip. They are to meet and speak with parents and families of students at the sports games and to support the KSC teams playing, reconnect with alumni at the different events being held and to meet with some high capacity donors who are in Florida.

“We’re hosting gatherings like coffee and pastries

before the baseball game with parents,” Treadwell said “It’s a chance for me to talk with parents about how they’re kids are doing here at Keene State. I watch the games and get to cheer on the students. It gives me a chance to meet the students in a much more relaxed environment, between the games we just connect and I get to hear about how they’re doing.”

There are nine alumni events being hosted throughout the state that the group will be attending during the week. These events included an alumni reception in Bonita Springs, a waterfront luncheon in Fort Myers and ended with a sunset happy hour in Stuart.

“We’ve got a full seven days of activities,” Fortier said. “First three days on the gulf coast, three days in the Orlando area, then two days on the east coast. It’s much more linear this year, last year we did a lot of back and forth.”

These events are held in the hope of getting alumni interested again in life at Keene State College and keeping them in the loop on how the college is doing.

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them know where Keene State is and how we’re doing, but to answer any questions they have and get them re-engaged, get them connected to what’s going on,” Treadwell said. “These events are to maintain that positive momentum. They’re our best spokespeople. I want to show them that I’m responding to when they have criticism.”

Along with this, the group is meeting with alums in the hope that there are job and internship opportunities for students at the companies and organizations some alums work at or are connected to.

“One alumni we’re meeting with is a Vice President of Sustainability and Risk for Coca-Cola in Orlando,” Rosa said. “She’s bringing us through the Coca-Cola facility there. The goal of that meeting is to re-engage her as an alumni and talk to her about internship opportunities, different things Coca-Cola has going on and how she might be able to get engaged with some of our student and alumni programs.”

Receiving donations from alumni to support various areas on campus, including student scholarships is

another reason for the one-on-one meetings.

“I’m meeting with a number of high capacity donors,” Treadwell said. “We’re going to make a couple of specific big proposals that will benefit broadcast journalism to help update the studio and web streaming. I have three other donor meetings to talk about commitment to the performing arts, our STEM initiatives or to general college scholarship funds.”

All-in-all the trip to Florida is to help benefit KSC and all those involved with the college. Having the opportunity to speak with students and their families, reconnecting with alumni and creating opportunities for current students are the goals the group wants to walk away with.

“For all of us, the more connected we are and the more inspired we are about the vision and where we’re headed, the more likely we are to contribute in a variety of different ways,” Fortier said.

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CLEAN UP! h t l f n i g Livin If “Your room looks like a tornado flew threw it!” or “Your room is a war zone!” is still ringing through your head from your childhood, we’re right there with you. A messy room is one thing, but in college you’re introduced to a whole new catastrophe - residence halls. Students should not rely on the weekly cleaners to pick up every wrapper they throw in the common area. It’s a place they live, where their classmates live, and no one likes to walk into a building and smell a foul odor or step on trash, especially if that’s where they have to live. Most students aren’t at fault here, yet are still being affected.

They walk by their building to find ice cream melting down their windows, or they look up during their showers to find mold seeping in. Or if not the building itself, then it comes down to the other students.

Among the issues regarding cleanliness that students need to deal with in residence halls is the issue of students breaking and vandalizing their own homes. Tearing down shower heads, breaking exit signs, defecating in stairwells and spitting in the elevators are a few examples of how students are treating their living spaces, at least in first-year dorms. Needing to put focus onto these more extreme health concerns causes the maintenance staff to not focus as much on more simple cleaning tasks and thoroughly cleaning the bath-

rooms.

Likewise, there are occasions where students can not be blamed for the conditions of the buildings. Owl’s Nest specifically has complaints of ants running rampant in the dorms, and dust and dirt collecting quickly as a result of the poor ventilation in the old buildings, mold in the showers and on the ceiling.

While students are partly responsible for the uncleanness in the residential halls, communal bathrooms lack necessary resources. Many of the bathrooms are not supplied with hand soap or paper towels. Although some of the Residential Assistants will supply their Residents with soap, they have to on their own dime and the issue of no way to dry your hands is still an issue. Because of this, handles for doors exiting the bathroom are often left wet.

The transition to living with friends in a moderately unsupervised dorm can be difficult, especially when your sharing it with a couple hundreds of people. Cracking down on the disruptive students is a difficult situation, because residence assistance and directors are not there to babysit. Clean up after yourself and hopefully maintenance will meet you halfway.

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STAFF COMMENTARY

SPRING BREAK LINDSAY GIBBONS

Equinox Staff Spring break is a fantastic time of year that has students coming back tanner and even more broke than they were before. It is perhaps the most commonly recognized time during college, apart from finals week. This time off allows students to take a break from the rigors of their academics and recharge, so they can come back strong for the remaining half of the semester. Spring break is considered to be an exciting highlight of the college experience for some students.

During the break, almost all students leave campus, unless they’ve made special arrangements with residential life to stay. Many students use it as an opportunity to relax, recharge and reconnect with family back home. Some also call this a staycation. Going home for spring break can also be a great time to reconnect with old high school friends, revisit your favorite local restaurant, and even pay a visit to old high school teachers. Staying home for spring break can also be a perfect opportunity to catch up on some much needed sleep, spend some quality time with their family, and play with their beloved pets. This is often just what a college student needs to go back to school and finish the semester strong.

Keene state also offers an Alternative Break session as an opportunity to help another community. Students who are looking to make a difference, while also enjoying a week off of school, are encouraged to apply to this trip. These excursions allow students to help out a community who could use an extra hand, while a student is also getting a change to travel, meet new people and feel a sense of satisfaction that comes with helping others.

However, as the northeast is continuing to see freezing temperatures and snowfall, it’s not surprising that many students want to leave New England for something warmer. According to a survey from the Chicago Tribune, more than half of college students are planning to trips on a budget for spring break. Destinations vary, but include Las Vegas, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and, not surprisingly, Florida.

Undoubtedly, this is the most expensive option for the break. The survey found that price tended to be the biggest factor when choosing where to go, with 70 percent of students saying they planned on spending less than $1,000. In an attempt to cut down on costs, nearly half said they were planning to drive instead of fly, and 95 percent said they planned on sharing a hotel room with friends.

One of the most important things if students do choose to go away for spring break is to stay safe.

Make sure to travel as a group, because it can be easy to lose track of someone. Try using a buddy system to make sure everyone is accounted for.

Additionally, make copies of your ID, credit and debit cards, and passport - keep one locked in your hotel safe at all times. Pickpockets are unfortunately common at spring break destinations. Perhaps most important is to stay alert in crowded areas and unfamiliar locations. Generally, stick to well-lit, well-populated areas.

No matter what you choose to do for spring break, it’s important to make sure that it helps you relax and recharge. Going on a vacation can be super fun, but it is an investment. Until next year’s spring break, save up and count down the days.

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It’s the little things Eating locally If you find a heads up penny on the ground instead of thinking, “That one cent isn’t going to pay off my loans” think, “I might just be a little extra lucky today.”

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Finding joy in the most simple moments KIANA WRIGHT

opinionS Editor Students are one of the busiest types of people. They give their undivided attention while they do classwork, sit through lectures and finish assignments, but sometimes they forget about the in between moments that make life remarkable. Students all over are anxiety stricken, mentally exhausted and maybe even depressed, and that’s because they’re focused on the bigger picture. They need phenomenal grades, attendance and resumes, so they tend to forget about the little moments in their daily lives that reminds them why they’re at school, or what they’re interested in. Planetofsucess.com writes, “We often make our happiness dependent on the outcome of certain events. In falsely assuming that the accomplishment of certain goals (wealth, fame, status, power, etc.) will add great amounts of happiness to our lives, we give away our control over our happiness.” Just because students are at school to pursue a degree in something they want to apply them-

selves to in the future doesn’t mean that they have to sacrifice their happiness now.

Although you don’t see these sparks everyday, it doesn’t mean they aren’t there. The same article states, “In many cases, it can be really difficult to (re-)discover the true beauty of the little things in our lives. We are so heavily occupied with the pursuit of ever more that we are no longer content with what we already have.” Taking the time to notice these things is just one part of a process - A process of changing how you live. You owe it to yourself.

Dr. Linda Sapadin writes on her blog, “When you believe that ‘big’ is better than ‘small,’ that ‘stretching to the limit’ is better than ‘taking it easy,’ that “be the best you can be’ trumps ‘appreciating who you are,’ you’re simply not being fair to yourself.” She said with people being so invested in doing the best and the most successful they can, they start to overlook their individual quirky things that they already like about themselves.

Enjoying the little things means changing your perspective on life. If you

find a heads up penny on the ground instead of thinking, “That one cent isn’t going to pay off my loans” think, “I might just be a little extra lucky today.”

Little things like having your teacher praise you for your work, having your grandmother call you just because she misses you or having a snow day. It could be your dog wagging his tail everytime you walk into the house, or making someone you love laugh so hard they cry. Slow down your hectic schedule and take time to notice. Appreciate yourself and all the small moments that happen around you.

“Enjoy the little things in life, because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”

Kiana Wright can be contacted at kwright@kscequinox.com

To buy local or not, that is the question.

Most people have a general concept of what buying local means, however they are missing all of the great things that come with it. There are two main things that will happen if you switch to more local purchasing that are good for both the environment and your wallet.

First, when you buy local, that means less travel time for you and the product that you are purchasing. Cars and trucks are one of the largest contributors to our rising air pollution rates.

Instead of driving to a farther store to do all of your grocery shopping, stay close and support your local businesses. This will save you gas money, travel time, and it’ll help the world a little by decreasing unnecessary carbon emissions. Not to mention, if you are getting something locally made or grown, it will cut down on the carbon footprint of that item as well.

Now I know it is difficult to find fresh food in the winter, so I urge you to try to eat somewhat seasonally. Winter squash, onions, shallots, chard, peas, and beans, can all be grown throughout the winter so eat more of those and less of the imported tropical foods. When it is nice out, instead of taking your car to the grocery store, bring some friends and go for a walk or bike ride to the Co-op or farmer’s market.

Climate change is in dangerous territory so if you can minimize your carbon footprint by eating seasonally and staying or purchasing in your area then do it!

Second, when you buy local, you will be supporting those businesses and keeping money flowing throughout your town. This is important because if you think about restaurants and small stores that make up your town, you probably aren’t thinking of the large commer-

cial grocery stores and fast food chains. You are probably thinking of the diners, coffee shops, and family restaurants. Without your support these businesses would not be able to stay afloat and would be taken over by even more commercial establishments diminishing the identity of your town. Every dollar spent generates twice as much income for the local economy than it would for large commercial establishments. For example, here in Keene, we have the Monadnock Food Co-op. Here you can become a member for a small fee and actually have a say in what they carry at the store! There are also many local companies that sell their products there that are sourced from New Hampshire. If you were at the store and you needed syrup, yes you could get Aunt Jemima’s highly processed cheap syrup from Hannafords or Price Chopper -Or you could go to the Co-op and get fresh Maple Syrup from down the road, while supporting a local family business!

Overall, support your local restaurants in town, such as Local Burger (it’s right there in the name!), Brewbakers, Terra Nova, The Works, Amicci’s or Ramunto’s (instead of Domino’s). It truly is a small switch to make and may cost you a small amount more at the time, but in the long run you will be saving money from travel time, reducing both the carbon footprint of yourself and your product and maybe even getting in a little exercise.

Isabella Pratt can be contacted at Ipratt@kscequionx.com

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

STAFF COMMENTARY

SPRING BREAK LINDSAY GIBBONS

Equinox Staff Spring break is a fantastic time of year that has students coming back tanner and even more broke than they were before. It is perhaps the most commonly recognized time during college, apart from finals week. This time off allows students to take a break from the rigors of their academics and recharge, so they can come back strong for the remaining half of the semester. Spring break is considered to be an exciting highlight of the college experience for some students.

During the break, almost all students leave campus, unless they’ve made special arrangements with residential life to stay. Many students use it as an opportunity to relax, recharge and reconnect with family back home. Some also call this a staycation. Going home for spring break can also be a great time to reconnect with old high school friends, revisit your favorite local restaurant, and even pay a visit to old high school teachers. Staying home for spring break can also be a perfect opportunity to catch up on some much needed sleep, spend some quality time with their family, and play with their beloved pets. This is often just what a college student needs to go back to school and finish the semester strong.

Keene state also offers an Alternative Break session as an opportunity to help another community. Students who are looking to make a difference, while also enjoying a week off of school, are encouraged to apply to this trip. These excursions allow students to help out a community who could use an extra hand, while a student is also getting a change to travel, meet new people and feel a sense of satisfaction that comes with helping others.

However, as the northeast is continuing to see freezing temperatures and snowfall, it’s not surprising that many students want to leave New England for something warmer. According to a survey from the Chicago Tribune, more than half of college students are planning to trips on a budget for spring break. Destinations vary, but include Las Vegas, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and, not surprisingly, Florida.

Undoubtedly, this is the most expensive option for the break. The survey found that price tended to be the biggest factor when choosing where to go, with 70 percent of students saying they planned on spending less than $1,000. In an attempt to cut down on costs, nearly half said they were planning to drive instead of fly, and 95 percent said they planned on sharing a hotel room with friends.

One of the most important things if students do choose to go away for spring break is to stay safe.

Make sure to travel as a group, because it can be easy to lose track of someone. Try using a buddy system to make sure everyone is accounted for.

Additionally, make copies of your ID, credit and debit cards, and passport - keep one locked in your hotel safe at all times. Pickpockets are unfortunately common at spring break destinations. Perhaps most important is to stay alert in crowded areas and unfamiliar locations. Generally, stick to well-lit, well-populated areas.

No matter what you choose to do for spring break, it’s important to make sure that it helps you relax and recharge. Going on a vacation can be super fun, but it is an investment. Until next year’s spring break, save up and count down the days.

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It’s the little things Eating locally If you find a heads up penny on the ground instead of thinking, “That one cent isn’t going to pay off my loans” think, “I might just be a little extra lucky today.”

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Buying close to home ISABELLA PRATT

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Finding joy in the most simple moments KIANA WRIGHT

opinionS Editor Students are one of the busiest types of people. They give their undivided attention while they do classwork, sit through lectures and finish assignments, but sometimes they forget about the in between moments that make life remarkable. Students all over are anxiety stricken, mentally exhausted and maybe even depressed, and that’s because they’re focused on the bigger picture. They need phenomenal grades, attendance and resumes, so they tend to forget about the little moments in their daily lives that reminds them why they’re at school, or what they’re interested in. Planetofsucess.com writes, “We often make our happiness dependent on the outcome of certain events. In falsely assuming that the accomplishment of certain goals (wealth, fame, status, power, etc.) will add great amounts of happiness to our lives, we give away our control over our happiness.” Just because students are at school to pursue a degree in something they want to apply them-

selves to in the future doesn’t mean that they have to sacrifice their happiness now.

Although you don’t see these sparks everyday, it doesn’t mean they aren’t there. The same article states, “In many cases, it can be really difficult to (re-)discover the true beauty of the little things in our lives. We are so heavily occupied with the pursuit of ever more that we are no longer content with what we already have.” Taking the time to notice these things is just one part of a process - A process of changing how you live. You owe it to yourself.

Dr. Linda Sapadin writes on her blog, “When you believe that ‘big’ is better than ‘small,’ that ‘stretching to the limit’ is better than ‘taking it easy,’ that “be the best you can be’ trumps ‘appreciating who you are,’ you’re simply not being fair to yourself.” She said with people being so invested in doing the best and the most successful they can, they start to overlook their individual quirky things that they already like about themselves.

Enjoying the little things means changing your perspective on life. If you

find a heads up penny on the ground instead of thinking, “That one cent isn’t going to pay off my loans” think, “I might just be a little extra lucky today.”

Little things like having your teacher praise you for your work, having your grandmother call you just because she misses you or having a snow day. It could be your dog wagging his tail everytime you walk into the house, or making someone you love laugh so hard they cry. Slow down your hectic schedule and take time to notice. Appreciate yourself and all the small moments that happen around you.

“Enjoy the little things in life, because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”

Kiana Wright can be contacted at kwright@kscequinox.com

To buy local or not, that is the question.

Most people have a general concept of what buying local means, however they are missing all of the great things that come with it. There are two main things that will happen if you switch to more local purchasing that are good for both the environment and your wallet.

First, when you buy local, that means less travel time for you and the product that you are purchasing. Cars and trucks are one of the largest contributors to our rising air pollution rates.

Instead of driving to a farther store to do all of your grocery shopping, stay close and support your local businesses. This will save you gas money, travel time, and it’ll help the world a little by decreasing unnecessary carbon emissions. Not to mention, if you are getting something locally made or grown, it will cut down on the carbon footprint of that item as well.

Now I know it is difficult to find fresh food in the winter, so I urge you to try to eat somewhat seasonally. Winter squash, onions, shallots, chard, peas, and beans, can all be grown throughout the winter so eat more of those and less of the imported tropical foods. When it is nice out, instead of taking your car to the grocery store, bring some friends and go for a walk or bike ride to the Co-op or farmer’s market.

Climate change is in dangerous territory so if you can minimize your carbon footprint by eating seasonally and staying or purchasing in your area then do it!

Second, when you buy local, you will be supporting those businesses and keeping money flowing throughout your town. This is important because if you think about restaurants and small stores that make up your town, you probably aren’t thinking of the large commer-

cial grocery stores and fast food chains. You are probably thinking of the diners, coffee shops, and family restaurants. Without your support these businesses would not be able to stay afloat and would be taken over by even more commercial establishments diminishing the identity of your town. Every dollar spent generates twice as much income for the local economy than it would for large commercial establishments. For example, here in Keene, we have the Monadnock Food Co-op. Here you can become a member for a small fee and actually have a say in what they carry at the store! There are also many local companies that sell their products there that are sourced from New Hampshire. If you were at the store and you needed syrup, yes you could get Aunt Jemima’s highly processed cheap syrup from Hannafords or Price Chopper -Or you could go to the Co-op and get fresh Maple Syrup from down the road, while supporting a local family business!

Overall, support your local restaurants in town, such as Local Burger (it’s right there in the name!), Brewbakers, Terra Nova, The Works, Amicci’s or Ramunto’s (instead of Domino’s). It truly is a small switch to make and may cost you a small amount more at the time, but in the long run you will be saving money from travel time, reducing both the carbon footprint of yourself and your product and maybe even getting in a little exercise.

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Composition showcased

Jacqueline's movie mania

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Captain Marvel JACQUELINE PANTANO

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On Wednesday, March 7, the Annual Faculty Composers performance took place in the Redfern Arts Center. The event was put on by the Music Department.

KSC presents the annual faculty composers recital CRISTIAN VALENTIN

Equinox Staff On Wednesday, March 7, the Keene State College Music Department presented the 18th Annual Faculty Composers Recital in the Redfern Arts Center.

The show featured many different faculty members such as Jose Manuel Lezcano, James Sharrock, Craig Sylvern, Christopher Swist and more who performed original works on various instruments. Keene State Alum Mike Dillon enjoyed this variety very much and said that it was his favorite part of the show.

One of the more popular parts of the event was Ted Mann playing "O Nata Lux de Lumine" on guitar and electronics. Mann described this piece as “fairly meditative, with a couple surprises.” Audience member Eve Kodiac enjoyed this part in particular, saying, “My favorite part of the show was the electric guitar and the marimba solos.”

After this was "Swallowtail Suite," written by Heather Gilligan and performed by Robin Matathias on flute, Craig Sylvern on clarinet, and Rebecca Hartka on cello. The act had two parts to it, with part one being “Sarabande for a Chrysalis” and part two being “Butterfly Gigue.” Before the performance, Gilligan talked about her inspiration behind it, saying, “A lot of my music has a part of nature in it.”

James Sharrock and Jose Manuel Lezcano opened the show with "Recollections for English Horn and Guitar," written

by Lezcano. The performance contained three different parts: “El Rosal; Rapsodico,” “Acida y Lenta; Andante espressivo” and “Zamba y Fugato.” James Sharrock was on English horn and Jose Manuel Lezcano was on guitar.

The next performance was "How Does One Transcend Magic?" performed by the KSC Chamber Singers. Craig Sylvern wrote the song, and Sandra Howard directed it.

The KSC Chamber Singers includes Emily

McIntyre, Laurel Mendelsohn, Breahna Jenkins, Sarah Ames, Samantha Ducharme, Jayce Barone, Kaiya Idler, Erin Savoy, Hattie Skvorak, Kacie Palmacci, Corinne Colgrove, Hannah Love, Tyler Martin and Kat Neary.

Christopher Swist then performed "Streamline" on marimba, a piece he wrote in 1996 that "The Instrumentalist" magazine said “should become a part of contemporary four-mallet marimba repertoire.”

According to Swist, “The piece will aid a student in building endurance, in strengthening the use of the inner mallets, and in developing a broad sense of dynamic contour.”

Swist also performed the East Coast premiere of his new marimba solo "Standing Wave." He said this piece “Reflects my obsession with acoustics” and it is different from his other solo because it fully utilizes the marimba in a way that he could not when he wrote "Streamline" due to the marimba being “in its infancy” at the time.

The show closed with "A Children’s Hallowed Eve" on piano by Timothy Rogers.

The four parts of the work were “Adagio/ Andante” (Treating), “Adagio” (Cemetery Walk), “Moderato” (Waltzing Ghosts), and “Allegro” (The Chase and Grave-ward March). Rogers said that this was “Inspired by many happy memories I’ve had with my four children.”

The recital ran for about an hour and a half in the Redfern Recital Hall with attendance from students, alumni, faculty members and family of the performers.

The faculty members were very proud to perform this show together; Mann called it “An honor to play alongside my colleagues.”

Cristian Valentin can be contacted at cvalentin@kscequinox.com

Getting the band back together JOSEPH GUZMAN

Equinox Staff Nostalgia is something that always gets people to remember simpler times in their lives. One of the most recent nostalgia trips that every millennial Disney kid has been sent on is the Jonas Brothers reuniting and releasing a new song. On Feb. 28, the Jonas Brothers Twitter account (which has been inactive since Sept. 4 2013) posted that when midnight hit, they would be releasing a new song called “Sucker.” One commenter on the post named @ exostrike said, “THE KINGS OF 2000s BOYBANDS ARE BACK TO RECLAIM THEIR THRONE.” Another user named @btchycyrs responded to the announcement with an old photo of the brothers with Miley Cyrus, exclaiming that they should “COLLAB WITH MILEY!!!!” It was evident that this is something fans really wanted.

According to Cheatsheet.com, the brothers got back into the idea and headspace of creating music together again when they were shooting their up and coming documentary, which will be coming exclusively to Amazon Prime, as announced by the Amazon Prime Twitter on March 4.

The music video features the three brothers at a private estate in England called Hatfield house. It features them and their wives all dressed in flashy, colorful, avantgarde dresses and suits. It shows everyone doing different activities such as fencing, bush trimming, elaborate tea parties, and playing their song inside of a huge room of the estate. The whole video was done quickly, in just a three week period, to make sure that everyone was being discreet and not have the paparazzi spoil this reunion to everyone.

The musicians have also turned heads on campus.

Beth Zinn, who works as the senior program support for the Keene State College TRIO programs, said, “I have listened to the new song and I like it, it was nice to see something new from them.”

Zinn said she loves it and listened to it 3 times before 9 a.m. “It’s ridiculous. That’s why it's great,” Zinn continued. “I mean, I will continue to listen to their music, I will buy the new CD for my car, but [listening to their music] ‘seriously’…doesn’t make sense. They are a walking, living meme and that is part of why I love them so much.”

First-year film major Lucas Dominick also had thoughts about the comeback. He explained that he wasn’t

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a former fan of them prior to listening to the song, but he did like the song “Year 3000.” In regards to their new single, Dominick said, “It wasn’t that bad, but it was different from their older stuff.”

The first TV personality to be seen having fun with the brothers and started cracking jokes about and with them has been James Cordon. Junior Education major Hannah Levin shared her hypothesis about the brothers, “I think that all the memes and promos they are doing was just to

get some hype for their new single and album coming out.

I’m not sure if it will lead to them doing this for the long run, but I wouldn’t mind it if they kept it going.” While Zinn mentioned Cordon and his latest work with the brothers, she said, “No, I think this is all going to die down, but I am enjoying all the silliness with James Cordon.”

Joseph Guzman can be contacted at jguzman@kscequinox.com

“War is a universal language.” Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), with his eye still intact, utters these profound words to yet-to-fully become Captain Marvel (Brie Larson). Diversity does not strip away empathy. Soldiers have families and loved ones. The side they fight for does not matter. Rarely can it be said for superhero films that their plot is reflective and layered. “Captain Marvel” breaks that stereotype. It masterfully voices very much needed truths. Women are humans. Humanity can be represented by women.

A mainstream film is using its large platform to spread these ideas as fast and with as much impact as it possibly can. Many mainstream Hollywood films have such ideologies planted in their plot, sometimes called “Liberal Hollywood.” However, usually it appears banal, or worse phony. A strong woman superhero half naked and sexualized is not a figure of empowerment: It is idealized objectification. The depiction of the ‘other’ as better, as superior to human nature is unrealistic and paradoxically dehumanizing. We are all capable of empathy. In the same way, unfortunately, we are all capable of horror.

“Captain Marvel” does not disappoint.

An homage to humanity, typical of uplifting superhero films, it portrays war as a dreadful consequence of humanity’s destructive nature. However, it also shows the ability of humans to overcome their darkness through empathy and intelligence. Mankind is represented by a woman. Captain Marvel is a superheroine. She shows humanity’s potential and power. Empathy, reason, physical and emotional strength are her human virtues.

She is Nick Fury’s last chance to save the world. She is his last call before Thanos’ apocalyptic disaster. A woman will save the world.

That is the definition of empowerment. Continuously reminded of the weakness emotions represent, Captain Marvel never lets go of them. Women are weak because they feel.

Men feel as well. Men should be given the freedom to feel. Emotions are powerful and define humanity. Quite cliché, but still powerful, what is deemed her weakness becomes her true strength. The world is saved by her emotional intelligence.

War is universal. Women and men can both understand it. Different nationalities do not elude the devastation of war. War is human. We all are responsible. We all can change it. The future is in our hands. "Captain Marvel" is a woman empowering film. It is a human empowering film. "Captain Marvel" is thoughtful and complex. Nevertheless, it maintains its mainstream entertaining quality, making it the best medium to convey such ideologies of equity.

The site aggregator Rotten Tomatoes rated it 80% fresh on 369 reviews. Clearly a critically acclaimed film, the critics recognized its value. The film is dominating at the box office; its message will succeed. The magic of mainstream is operating.

It could be argued that art should be free of propagandist ideologies. Yet, art is humanity. Humanity cannot be freed from its ideas.

The ability to evaluate, dig, understand, and doubt is possibly the most marvelous human quality. Art is its medium.

Furthermore, when the propaganda conveys the righteousness of equity, the importance of empathy, and the horrifying obliteration of war, nothing can be said against it. “Captain Marvel, Jacqueline Pantano can be contacted at jpantano@kscequinox.com

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

Producing film

WKNH

Music madness

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Review: Kissies CORALINE SEKSINSKY

WKNH Music Director

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Seniors progress with their capstone projects KIANA WRIGHT

opiNioNs eDitor Students are wrapping up their capstone films and are excited to show everyone the presentation of their yearlong work. These capstone films are the real deal; including teams with directors, writers, a sound designer and professional actors. These students that are taking part in this culminating experience had to make their films all by themselves: From finding enough funds, to building the film, to then hosting actor and actress interviews, the students were involved with every part of the process. Aleks Balsewicz, a senior majoring in film with a focus on production and critical studies and with a minor in political science, goes into depth about the class, “The essence of the class is that you either, by yourself or in a group, spend the entire year working on a single film. It can be whatever you want, a documentary, narrative, etc, and whatever topic.”

While some of the teams are able to divide up the work by assigning certain roles to each other, some students participating in this project are doing it all by themselves.

Junior Megan Lummus, a film production and theater directing major, is making this whole filmmaking process a one-woman job. She said, “There’s the benefit of having total control and not really having to compromise for other people’s opinions, but that’s also a downside because you don’t get other inputs and perspectives all the time.” Junior film major Zachary McCallion talked about why he chose to work in a group, “Everyone gets to really focus in on a specific task or set of tasks… we can divy up work differently into our special skill sets.” Balsewicz said that no matter their title, they are all in this together, “All of us are really keen on supporting each other wherever the need arises,

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even if it’s not necessarily our job by title. All of us have worked together for years, so we have good chemistry and we really know how to be efficient.”

The process as a whole isn’t something that can be taught in a classroom. Even though these films are only 20 minutes in length, it still took students a while to get it right where they wanted it to be. Lummus said, “Before shooting, getting the script right was hard, and finding actors, and then on set there were problems that had to be solved as quick as possible.” Lummus went on to say that she couldn’t dwell on an issue, since time was a big factor.

“There wasn’t really a hardest part, it’s just kind of problem solving as things come up.” Some groups started thinking of ideas before the class even started. Balsewicz said, “Over the summer we started brainstorming ideas and none of them really stuck, but they got the creative juices flowing.”

After all the struggles of the filmmaking process, McCallion said that the time limit of the film isn’t an issue, “I actually think that keeping a limit… helps more than it actually distracts because you’re able to focus more clearly on less. And it helps you in the long run.”

Everyone has agreed that they have spent over a couple hundreds of hours working on their short films. Balsewicz said their group shot their film over the course of five 12-hour days, then adding the time it took to come up with ideas, write the scripts, find actors adds up to about 70 to 100 more hours. He then admitted, “Now that we’re done shooting, there's probably going to be another one to two hundred hours of editing.”

McCallion is going to present a cosmic horror film with the rest of his group. He explains the film, “[It’s] about a paranormal investigator who comes across something

bigger than he might initially have realized.”

Balsewicz and his group’s film might also have you on the edge of your seat. Balsewicz talked about his group's film, an idea that came from their cinematographer Nikki Root, “These two girls partake in what they believe is a medical trial to help those with depression, but in reality it’s more of an experiment by this doctor who himself is not at all stable, who is pretty much using these patients to further his own research... It’s very dark.”

Many have said this was a great experience, and for the juniors who choose to take the class early, the oppertunity to take the class again is appealing. McCallion said, “This is definitely the most intensive production I’ve ever been apart of.” He went on to say that he signed up for this class with people who he already knew were going to be part of his group, and with hopes that this isn’t their last time together. “We figured we wanted to do our capstone this year, and hopefully do another production next year.”

There are a whole variety of films being made by students from KSC. A capstone is something a student has to work on towards the end of their college education, and it shows what they learned during the past couple years.

These students are thrilled to share their unique pieces with everyone.

Balsewicz said, “I’ve had a complete blast working with this crew… it’s been an incredible experience. Come see the film May 4 at the Colonial Theater downtown, it’ll be great, everyone's invited and you can see all the capstone films!”

Kissies described themselves as “queer skram with a chance of slowcore.”

This description feels apt after listening to their debut self-titled EP. For those that don’t know, skrams can be described as a lo-fi delineation of a certain kind of emo. They prioritize a melodic emotionality and desperation.

Slowcore emphasizes minimalism and air in its composition.

The twists and turns inherent in this combination create a lively listen, though the slowcore elements keep it from having the explosive turns of similarly radical queer artists Space Camp.

The turns may come with less ferocity but they are used well.

It’s a quick run.

There are four songs, and the longest is only four minutes.

Suffice to say it’s a quick and condensed listen.

In many ways the concision serves the larger point of the album.

The liner notes say that the record is not simply for queer folks and for our pain.

It is also about fighting those forces and finding the solace we need to keep fighting in our closest relationships.

Whether I find that they achieve those goals or not might be arbitrary.

Laying out such lofty goals for oneself can often require a maximalist approach to thoroughly explore the subjects and embody the mission statement.

As a result, a project that sets such goals for itself can suffer extreme bloating.

I don’t think we find that here.

Instead, the group decided to thread a more spare route.

Delivering a four track EP instead of a whole full-length or a multiple LP project prevents idea fatigue. So here we have the groundwork laid for what I imagine will be fruitful ideas and future releases.

All four songs have a chartered aggression and urgency.

Everything is played brilliantly and composed well.

The truly standout tracks are the last two, “Someone Said” and “Hitched.”

Both display the full brilliancy of this band: The delicate balance between screaming and the wondefully sung melodic parts. The builds, blowouts, and the quitter sections all live amazingly together as a part of a single composition.

Just when it feels like there’s no more intensive, more emotive, place to go, through a route of least resistance, Kissies brings us just about farther than we thought we were going to go.

There’s a lot to love here. This is a band to watch for sure.

Keep and eye on Kissies. Check them out with wherever you listen to music.

Coraline Seksinsky can be contacted at wknhmusic@gmail.com

Kiana Wright can be contacted at kwright@kscequinox.com

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Seniors prepare for their last recitals ERIN MCNEMAR

Managing ExEcutivE Editor At the end of their four years at Keene State College, students take pride in showing what they have accomplished and the skills they have mastered. For those who major in any form of music, that means a senior recital.

Throughout the year, seniors are responsible for putting together their own recital concert. From selecting a date to selecting repertoire, recital is put completely into the hands of the student.

Senior Ryan Tatara performed clarinet in his senior recital on March 3. “It was kind of nerve-wracking. I’ve known I’ve had to do it since I’ve come here. I picked the pieces a little over a year ago, so it [has] just been a lot of work behind the scenes,” Tatara said.

Tatara said that he had been working on these pieces for a year, so the stakes were high to ensure the performance went well. “I have to make sure [I] really know all [my] stuff,” Tatara said.

To maintain his focus, Tatara said he tried not to overwhelm himself with the idea that it was his senior recital. “In the moment, I wasn’t thinking about that too much because I would start overthinking things. So I just sort of underplayed it to myself. I’ve performed on that stage for larger audiences before, so I thought

it was just another one of those smaller performances,” Tatara said.

“Then when I got on stage I was like, ‘Oh, this is my senior recital. Once I finish this piece, I’m not done, I have three more pieces to do.’ Beforehand I was underplaying it, but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the moment. But I certainly wasn’t trying to focus on it too much.”

In terms of the approach to the recital itself, Tatara said he had to ramp up the practice that went into it.

“For a one-piece recital I might work with my pianist once or twice a week before, and just run it. For this I had been working with my pianist once or twice a week for three weeks, which is more than I’m used to doing.

So it was definitely a lot more intensive.”

While Tatara has completed his senior recital, many seniors are still waiting to perform theirs. Music Composition and Music Technology major Alexander Wilderman has his recital in the near future. As a Music Composition major, senior recitals take a bit of a different turn compared to a traditional instrumental one.

“The senior recitals for composition majors is basically works that the comp majors have created get performed by [the students] and colleagues,” Wilderman said.

The Composition majors are required to write several pieces that are performed by their choice of instrumentalist. As a Composition major, Wilderman said the

only experience he has with recitals are through the Music Workshop class. “I’ve never had an actual recital.

This one is pretty daunting.”

In contrast with a traditional recital, the one of a Composition major requires the student to completely give control away during a performance. “It’s scary.

You hope that everything goes well. You can only do so much and then it’s put in the performers' hands,” Wilderman said.

However, Composition majors are able to share their vision with the performer up until the moment they go out on stage. For a Composition major, a senior recital can be very special. “It can show off my talent as a composer. I also feel it’s great for my classmates and colleagues because it shows off their talents in playing and working with living composers,” Wildman said. “Because we are a contemporary school, a lot of the pieces are Bach. We can’t talk to them and be like ‘So what was your thinking process?’”

Fellow Music Composition and Music Technology major Geoffrey Edwards will also be performing his senior recital in a few weeks. Edwards has performed in several recitals and events on campus due to his focus on the cello and piano. While other seniors feel nervous about their upcoming recitals, Edwards has a sense of excitement. “It feels really good. I’ve been part of a lot of different performances, whether it’s stu-

dent run or faculty advisor, as well as being part of other people’s recitals,” Edwards said.

“So this is a recital based completely on me and my work. It’s like a senior capstone. It honestly is really exciting," Edwards said. "It’s a moment of realizing where all your work has come to in the last four years.”

In addition to writing, his music and selecting a group, Edwards also made posters to publicize this recital. “It’s an experience of putting together a whole concert from scratch,” Edwards said.

With this being his senior recital, Edwards said his family as well as his friends outside the Music Department will be attending his performance.

Edwards said he can’t wait to show them what he has been working on and learning. “This is the first really big experience that applied work is being put to its full potential. I spent the past four years learning in classes, sitting through them, overseeing and trying to get knowledge instead of actually using it,” Edwards said. “Now there is this scenario that I get to show what I learned. It shows that I’m well rounded after all the work I have done at Keene.”

Erin McNemar can be contacted at emcnemar@kscequinox.com

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An outstanding woman Robillard used online motivational media to help her through a difficult time, where she discovered her passsion for entrepreneurship — she someday hopes to be an entrepreneur full-time.

Keene State Senior Briae Robillard was one of the extraordinary honorees who fit this year’s theme of “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence.” Double majoring in Geology and Chemistry-Physics, Robillard is currently the 2019 Class president and is involved in the geology club. Robillard enjoys reading books, writing, running, hiking, and being outside.

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Students met with Keene State College Alumns for advice on their cover letters and resumes. KSC student Lexi Palmer (left) is recieving help from Morgan Lowe (right). The event started at noon and went until 4:30 p.m. in Rhodes Hall. A KSC Career clinic will be held for additional help with career advice and resume building on March 28, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

A major for artistic insomniacs “The illustration class did a whole book, which was split into smaller sub-projects.”

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Graphic Design students are struggling to find time to sleep WILLIAM PATTI

Equinox Staff In the past century, especially since the boom of the Internet, graphic design has run to the forefront of artistic media and has become one of, if not the most, sustainable occupation in the arts.

Graphic design as a college major has become exceptionally popular. Although this might seem like an easy way to make money off art, to those looking to make a quick buck off of their artistic skills: Becoming a professional in this field requires dedication, creativity and the patience to modify small and meticulous details that may go unnoticed to the untrained eye. Due to the tedious work required to succeed in graphic design, it has become known as one of the most sleepless college majors.

According to an article in Trillioncreative.com, “The best logo designs require the most work. The moral of this logo design story is this: be prepared to give the creative process ample time. Not too little or too much. At Trillion, expect

the logo design process to take 3-4 weeks to be completed, start to finish.”

Based on this statistic, for some projects graphic design majors may be cramming three to four weeks of work into a two to three week period, resulting in very little time to complete it properly, which leads to students staying up late into the night regularly to stay up to date and maintain their work’s quality.

Graphic Design professor Randall Hoyt said his projects take some time to complete, “My classes generally start off with sort of week-long, I wouldn’t call them projects, but exercises, then ramps up to two weeks, and then moving on to three weeks… they get more in-depth. The longest project we have is a semester. The illustration class did a whole book, which was split into smaller sub projects.”

“Project length is extremely variable, but I tell my students that if they think they work hard now, it just gets harder… People think they’re just going to get out of here and work less, and some might, you know, but the ones that advance their career are working into the evening. A lot of

studio cultures, if you leave by seven, people give you funny looks because you’re not working hard enough,” Hoyt said.

A senior in the graphic design major who asked to remain unnamed commented, “I came into this major not knowing how much attention to detail it truly required. My senior year in particular has required the most work, as expected, and I would say I typically spend 5 hours a day on projects and usually stay up late modifying the smaller details.” This student also said, “Freshmen year was definitely the year I got the most sleep, as I’ve progressed through this major the work has gotten more and more intricate and requires much more time to complete.”

A Keene State first-year in the graphic design field declined to comment. Based on the information gained through the research cited and the interviews obtained, it is clear that graphic design is not only a sleepless major, but a sleepless career.

William Patti can be contacted at wpatti@kscequinox.com.

Four women were honored at the 29th annual Outstanding Women of New Hampshire Awards ceremony on March 4 in the Alumni Center.

Keene State Senior Briae Robillard was one of the extraordinary honorees who fit this year’s theme of “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence.” Double majoring in Geology and Chemistry-Physics, Robillard is currently the 2019 Class president and is involved in the geology club. Robillard enjoys reading books, writing, running, hiking, and being outside.

Coordinator of Multicultural Student Support and Success and Equity Education Kya Roumimper, who was in the Outstanding Women of NH committee, says Robillard really fit the theme.

According to Roumimper, “the committee chooses the nominees based on a rubric that we use to assess all the nominations, how well someone fits the theme, and the work that they’ve done.” Robillard received multiple nominations, according to Roumimper.

“Briae has done a lot of wonderful work around helping or assisting domestic violence survivors.”

Robillard is the founder of a nonprofit organization called Project InspiHER while maintaining a full credit course load. The non-profit helps local teen girls become financially independent and learn leadership skills through online entrepreneurial endeavors. Robillard says her organization “teaches young girls in high school how to start their own businesses, so if they are teen-moms, not academically inclined to go to college, can’t afford to go to college or if they are financially dependent on someone else, teen pregnancy […] they can get out of it by starting online businesses from wherever they are [be] cause they just need the wi-fi.”

Robillard’s end goal is to be an entrepreneur full time. An abusive relationship in her first year directed her towards entrepreneurship, she said.

In order to bring herself back up from a low mental place, Robillard spent a lot of time in social media watching motivational videos where she also ended up learning about entrepreneurship. Robillard said, “Probably for six months, I lived like a hermit just learning all the stuff backward and forward living off of Google.”

On the night of the awards, Debora Robillard, mother of Briae Robillard, said she was very happy for her daughter. She said, “[Briae] works hard for everything she does, she’s always willing to take challenge... She puts herself out there, that’s what makes me proud. When she wins, of course I am proud, but I am more proud that she tries.” Debora Robillard said that she is thrilled for her daughter that all of her hard work is being rewarded.

Briae is not just an entrepreneur but also runs her own podcast, “Slay in your Lane.” Robillard said “the podcast is more personal however, I do love it and I use it as a platform to support the organization (Project InspireHER).”

The podcast is available on iTunes and Google Play and will soon be on Spotify.

Her podcast focuses on self-help and tools and tactics to be productive. Robillard is trying to rebrand her podcast to make it more educational regarding how to start up a business. Robillard is also publishing her first book this coming June.

Robillard said networking, community, and using the resources that you have or you don’t have and applying them are some of her primary takeaways from Keene State College. Right after graduation, she wants to work for petroleum geology. She said, “It’s a good income, great benefits, can pay off my loans, things like that, but I really want to work on my online projects as much as possible.” However, her end goal is to still to become an entrepreneur. Out of many of her goals, she aims to be in Ford 30 under 30 in the upcoming ten years.

Describing her experience of the award night, Robillard said, “I was with such amazing women and I was like I need to do more. It was a great networking opportunity that I don’t think I would have had otherwise, a platform to build on. So yeah, it was humbling, and exciting and pushed me to get up this morning and be like, ‘Go.’” Puja Thapa can be contacted at pthapa@kscequinox.com

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Students are not happy with the conditions of their dorms JACK HANSON

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For first year students, transitioning to college can be hard when you are not living in your actual home. A huge part of that is sanitation and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but for some students, their bathroom conditions make them uncomfortable.

Both first-years and roommates together in Huntress Hall, Madison Krol and Hannah Call agreed that they are not happy with the cleanliness of the bathrooms and they aren’t getting cleaned enough.

According to Krol, “Sometimes when they don’t clean, there is a lot of clogged toilets and female products that are laid out on the toilets like blood, and it gets on the toilet seat, and its gross because we can’t clean it... And the showers after a couple of days is clogged with hair and it overflows.” Krol went on to add, “One time I found dirty underwear on the ground... sometimes it’s the girls leaving stuff in the shower and they don’t pick it up, and there’s hair on the sides for weeks.”

Call then added, “Downstairs, the shower curtains are ripped and very dirty with dirt all over them. There are no hooks, no room to spread out in the shower or put your clothes, there’s hair all over the wall. The showers are always clogged so it overflows with water and it smells bad… the toilet seats are dirty, no paper towels and no soap.”

“They come every day. Each day they might have a different task that they have to do that day. There’s always cleaners in the building every day,” Mike Godzik said, a resident assistant in The Commons. “Over the weekend they might clean something else. There’s not as many cleaners here over the weekend here. Might only be one or two, but they’ll make sure the trash is taken out and everything.”

Brittney Thompson, a first year living in The Commons, said her problems aren’t with the bathroom but everywhere else, “I honestly think the elevators get gross as f---. People spit in them and we get charged so I am not happy about it.

And also the sinks get disgusting when random a-- kids dump their soup.” However, Thompson

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did end by saying, “The more we complain and halls, they should contact their resident assistant show people that it bothers, us the better it gets or resident director for their building. and the cleaners do do a good job.”

Jack Hanson can be contacted at If students have any complaints or concerns about the cleanliness of their residence jhanson@kscequinox.com.

Alumn of KSC

Taqueria Odelay is tucked away within the Keene strip at 44 Main Street in an undistinguishable storefront which makes it hard to find.

I drove by it twice before I actually found it. Odelay has a trendy vibe to it. The inside is decorated with a modern industrial decor of brushed steel, concrete, and distressed wooden paneling.

The wood paneling adds warmth and there are colorful chalkboards hung within the restaurant. Everything was in one room with a total of eight tables and two small bar areas.

Taqueria Odelay is a KoreanMexican fusion restaurant that offers each dish in three styles of your choice: a burrito, three tacos, or a rice bowl. The price of the dishes range from $8-$11. They serve lunch and dinner and are open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

I went for lunch and got the three tacos of kogi, which is a Korean beef brisket, Asian slaw, queso fresco, Thai basil salsa verde, guasacaca and pickled vegetables.

This was the best thing I’ve eaten in a few years. I’ve never had Korean BBQ before and thought this was going to be an American style brisket with some Asian spice toppings and guacamole. When I took my first bite I was surprised by the sweet and tenderness of the brisket . The juices of the meat acted as its own dipping sauce . It was that good.

The Thai slaw and pickled vegetables add a crunch to the tacos dish and also brought a tingly feel to my mouth. I don’t think the guasacaca,

which is kind of like guacamole, is needed. It doesn’t take away from the dish, but it didn’t really add anything either. The brisket, the Asian slaw, and the Thai basil salsa verde pack enough flavor to stand on their own.

All the ingredients were fresh and well prepared. The plating was colorful and appetizing. The restaurant had a food-truck like theme and service. Taqueria Odelay combines a few fresh well-prepared ingredients to create unique, delicious dishes.

Taqueria Odelay also has takeout, but if you do that, be prepared to pay for parking. The restaurant is within walking distance from the campus and I suggest walking there.

Overall, the service was good.

You order your meal at the counter, take a number, and sit down. When your meal is ready, they bring it to your table. The service is a cross between sit-down and fast food.

The restaurant was busy when I was there, but my food came out relatively quickly. Overall, lunch took about thirty minutes.

This is the best place I have gone while writing this column. I never had this style food before, and it surpassed my expectations. I thought this was going to be a high end Chipolia cooked with Asian five-spice and served in a taco shell. Obviously, I was wrong about that. The food was well prepared, well seasoned, and outright delicious. I highly recommend you go there, have a meal, and tell them to buy a sign to put out front so people can find them.

Austin Cook can be contacted at acook@kscequinox.com

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An inside look at what it’s like to work at your alma mater.

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Miranda Dean Media Technology and Equipment Specialist I have mixed feelings about working at my Alma Mater. On one hand I feel happy and at home. In many ways it feels good to be able to give back to the school that shaped me, and it is empowering to know I can be part of all of the changes that are continuously made to create a wonderful student experience here – “wonderful” meaning many things: stable, safe, opportunistic, advancing, etc.

My department needed help and I was the one they turned to. I actually was planning to move to New York when I received a call from Dr. Irina Leimbacher asking if I was still in the area and if I would be interested in this position. I had worked in the MAC as a Student Worker. I knew the job, they needed someone quick, and to be honest I needed more time to prepare for my transition to New York. I saw this as a great way to settle myself, build some skills, and find focus in my own work.

The transition from student to staff was made complicated because this is my Alma Mater. It’s hard, that first time that I had to say “no” to or enforce a policy on the professors here was hard. I felt a bit awkward, and nervous. It’s weird because they are the ones who taught me everything I know, so in many ways Over time, I have begun to settle in the fact that my job encompasses a lot of things they don’t deal with – budget, financing, paper work, etc. However, because they know me (and they know where I got my skill set) I feel like that makes a lot of

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things, especially centered around decision making, a lot easier. I still look up to the faculty of the film department, and other select faculty and staff around campus. It is so wonderful to work alongside people that I know I can trust and that I know are being honest with me. I feel that at the core my relationships aren’t actually all that much different or altered; they will always be my mentors.

There’s this real pull/ yearning in my heart that is having a hard time saying goodbye to 20-year-old college ‘student’ Miranda, and grasping 25-year-old ‘adult’ Miranda. In one sense it’s nice because I feel like I am slowly drifting into adult life and I am able to (one-byone) switch over the habits of life -- much preferred the grand shove and splat that ejects most students from college to adult life; I am able to appreciate the transition and take my time stepping one foot at a time into adult life. But on the other hand, I feel like I can’t fully have an adult life here; I can’t fully separate, and I find myself longing for the joys of the life I used to lead. It’s the sad part of growing up that people never tell you about, and I have to face it every day.

I will stay here for as long as the department needs me, within reason. There’s a lot in film and media that I want to do, and the first step in all of those goals is moving.

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NH Republicans welcome Trump Primary challenge HUNTER WOODALL, STEVE PEOPLES

AssociAted Press MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire gave Donald Trump his first presidential primary victory.

Some prominent New Hampshire Republicans aren't sure he deserves a second.

Steve Duprey, who represents New Hampshire at the Republican National Committee, won't say whether he'll vote for Trump in 2020. Former GOP chairwoman Jennifer Horn, who led the party during the president's first run, is actively working for a Trump primary challenger. And former Republican Sen. Gordon Humphrey is calling for Trump's impeachment.

Even among the detractors, few believe Trump will lose New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation presidential primary next year. But in sharp contrast to Republicans in other states, some New Hampshire GOP leaders are actively encouraging — or at the very least failing to discourage — Trump primary challengers.

That's even as the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee aggressively work to prevent a serious primary challenge for fear that it would hurt the president's re-election chances.

Duprey, in an unusual move for an RNC member, lashed out at Trump this week for continuing to criticize the late Sen. John McCain, who was popular in New Hampshire and died last August of cancer.

"President Donald Trump isn't worthy to carry even John McCain's Navy cap," Duprey wrote on Facebook.

"In no measure is he the patriot or public servant that John McCain was. Ever."

In a subsequent interview, Duprey refused to say whether he would vote for Trump in next year's election, citing the state's tradition of staying neutral in primary elections to help preserve its first-in-the-nation status.

"My first allegiance is to the presidential primary," Duprey said. "All candidates should be treated equal whether they're the incumbent or not."

Trump hasn't visited New Hampshire since March 2018, when he delivered a speech about opioids. Vice President Mike Pence visited shortly afterward to fundraise for New Hampshire Republicans. And as Trump crisscrossed the country to help Republicans ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, New Hampshire never made the cut.

Republicans held the governor's office but suffered devastating losses elsewhere. Democrats won both the state's congressional races and seized control of the state House, Senate and state executive council for the first time in nearly a decade.

While Trump has avoided the state for a year, the president's daughter-in-law Lara Trump, a senior campaign adviser, is set to be the special guest at a New Hampshire GOP event early next month. That'll be fol-

lowed by an appearance from the president's former campaign manager, New Hampshire resident Corey Lewandowski, at a county Republican dinner days later.

"They've been creating the kind of environment that attracts a challenger, not one that heads one off," said Fergus Cullen, another former state Republican Party chairman who opposes Trump.

The state's No. 1 Republican, Gov. Chris Sununu, told The Associated Press that he would vote for Trump's re-election, but he isn't discouraging a Trump primary challenge either.

The New Hampshire governor shared the stage at a recent event with former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, a Republican, who has launched a committee to explore a possible Trump primary challenge.

Sununu said he'd be equally welcoming to prospective primary challengers such as Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan or former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who are openly

weighing primary bids.

"I don't think a Republican primary would hurt the president at all," Sununu said.

He praised some of Trump's policies, but looking at 2020, he condemned the kind of slash-and-burn politics the president regularly employs against opponents.

"It can't be about personal attacks. It can't be about, you know, trying to just tear people apart for your own personal political opportunism and game at the end of the day," Sununu said.

He added: "The media and certain folks don't like how he says things and whatnot. And I agree with that.

I don't like how he says things either sometimes. I'm a big believer that sometimes how you say something is just as important as what you say. It is a very different style, and we don't mesh with our styles."

A University of New Hampshire poll found late last month that roughly 80 percent of New Hamp-

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shire Republicans approve of Trump's job performance, which is consistent with national polling.

Yet there were clear warning signs for the Republican president.

Just 56 percent of New Hampshire Republicans plan to vote for Trump in a 2020 Republican primary; 44 percent say they'll vote for another candidate or are undecided.

Meanwhile, the Trump campaign is getting a vocal supporter in the state Republican Party headquarters, where former Trump state campaign chairman Stephen Stepanek was recently elected to serve as the state GOP chairman.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Stepanek has been far less supportive of a Trump primary challenge than the longer-established Republican leaders in the state. In a recent interview, he dismissed Weld's chances in 2020.

"I don't anticipate that anybody's going to come in and be able to generate the kind of support the president has here," Stepanek said. "But they're more than welcome to test the waters."

Horn, who held Stepanek's job during the 2016 campaign, now works as an adviser to Weld.

"There's no doubt he's been the most destructive, most divisive president in modern times," she said of Trump.

Weld is also getting help from Stuart Stevens, a former top adviser to 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. While Romney, now a Utah senator, has stayed out of the 2020 primary debate so far, another former Romney senior aide, Russ Schriefer, is advising Hogan, who recently told the AP he would only run if he has a legitimate path to victory.

Despite all the Trump criticism, however, few New Hampshire Republicans expect Trump to lose the 2020 GOP primary, which will likely be held in February.

A sense of hopelessness has settled in among some of Trump's GOP critics.

Bob Purcell, a 68-year-old business owner from New Hampshire, lived in Massachusetts during Weld's time as governor and spoke glowingly of the Republican.

That doesn't mean he thinks Weld has much of a chance against Trump.

"If I were spending my own money and I were Bill Weld, I would not run," Purcell said.

A primary challenge against Trump would be "daunting," added Tom Rath, a longtime RNC delegate and former New Hampshire attorney general who backed Kasich in 2016 and would likely do so again if he runs.

A determined effort to unseat a sitting president of one's own party, Rath said, takes money, effort and a strong sense of commitment.

"There's a sense among a lot of people, 'What's the use?'" Rath said.

New Hampshire House approves legalizing sports betting HOLLY RAMER AssociAted Press

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A group of students and parents gather outside the Brattleboro Union High School before the start of classes to join a global movement "Youth Climate Action" on Friday, March 15, 2019, in Brattleboro, Vt.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire moved another step closer to legalizing sports betting Tuesday with the House's passage of a bill allowing mobile gambling and wagering at up to 10 retail locations.

The House voted 269-82 to send the bill to the Senate.

Meanwhile, House leaders said they also will likely incorporate the provisions into their proposed state budget, creating multiple tracks for the legislation, which has the backing of Republican Gov. Chris Sununu.

The bill would legalize betting on professional sports and most Division I college sports, excluding games involving New Hampshire schools.

Under the supervision and regulation of the state's Lottery Commission, both mobile and retail gambling would be allowed, producing an estimated $7.5 million for education in fiscal year 2021 and $13.5 million two years later.

Supporters argued legalizing sports betting will bring black-market activity to the surface and provide support for problem gamblers through a new organization focused on education, prevention and treatment.

"Problem gambling is not a new phenomenon. Too many people participating now in legal and illegal gambling activities have been badly hurt by it," said Rep. Richard Ames, D-Jaffrey. "Establishing this new Council for Responsible Gambling and bringing blackmarket sports betting out of the shadows into a place where help can be provided when needed means that we are at last going to get serious about this destructive addiction."

Seven states joined Nevada and legalized sports betting last year after a U.S. Supreme Court decision in May ended Nevada's monopoly, and lawmakers in at least 22 states are considering legislation this year.

Opponents in New Hampshire argue sports betting would continue the state's reliance on problematic revenue sources, and that the new council would further strain the state's already insufficient mental health workforce.

"This is a major bill, and we're going to be living with its consequences for decades," said Rep. Jesse Edwards, R-Auburn.

"I just want you to vote with your eyes open because there's going to be some downsides."

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KSC baseball returns from FLA with a record of 3-7 ADRIANA SANCHEZ

Social Media director The Men’s baseball team headed down to Florida to play several games.

This past Friday , the Owls were at Kissimmee, Fla for a double header against Coe Hohawks.

Keeneowls.com reported, the Kohawks scored in every inning but one. They pulled away late into the game by scoring six times in the final three frames. The game ended with a score of 10-3, Kohawks. The second game the Owls fell short against them and ended with a score of 2-4.

The Owls got their first win on Saturday against King Monarchs. Keeneowls.com reported all nine starters helped them team with a hit and got at least one RBI from six different people.

Junior Tyler Gammie, went for 3 for 4, scoring a pair of runs while driving in two others. Junior Sam Czel added three more hits and had an RBI. Senior John Tarasico helped the team out having a double, walk, three RBI and two runs scored. The Owls ended the game with a score of 12-1.

The Owls were up against Husson University on Sunday. But suffered a tough loss, the game ended 7-6. Czel stepped up to the plate and led the Owls offense, he went for 1 for 2 with a two run homer, two walks and a stolen base. Early into the game Czel was on fire when he walked and stole second to start the game off. The season has just started and Czel us already at 6 for 12 with two home runs and four RBI’s. The Owls also had helped from Connor Walsh, he had a double and drove in a pair of runs. Mac Struthers and Tom Meucci also added multiple hit efforts for the Owls. Owl starter Ryan Sliwinski was in command when Husson had just one run and four hits over the six first innings. Husson came back with full strength in a four run seventh. The

Owls went to the bullpen, and brought in Isaac Keehn, but Husson capitalized on a pair of the Owls errors which made it a one run game (6-5).

The Owls put in two runners on in the eighth but couldn’t step up to the plate and were scoreless. At the ninth, Keene went down 1-2-3. A walk and a single loaded the bases with Husson before Michael Schneider for Husson wont it with a base hit.

The Owls were up against Worcester State University [Lancers] and had a close game but couldn’t get the W. The Lancers had an early lead of 7-1 which helped them win the game. Although the Owls scored seven of the last eight runs, they still felt short. Czel helped the Owls with a double, triple and four runs. Connor Longley helped the Owls, he went three for four with a double, 2 RBI, a run and a walk. Tom Meucci also added three hits in four trips, scoring three runs and driving in one. The game ended with a score 13-11.

The Owls had another double header against Franklin and Marshall. The first game the Owls had a win with a score of 16-9. Owls Mac Struthers went for two for four with a double, two runs batted in, a walk and three runs. Longley also helped the Owls, he went three for three with two RBI. The second game the Owls fell short and lost with a score of 3-6.

The following game the Owls came back and won against Westminster with a score of 9-6. The Owls used a six run fourth inning to gain their win. The Owls came short for the last two games.

They lost 18-4 against St.Scholastica and lost 5-1 against Nichols.

Adriana Sanchez can be contacted at asanchez@kscequinox.com

Inclement weather

Softball and Baseball cancel games because of field conditions CAILLA PRISCO

SportS editor New England is the home to many things: Dunkin Donuts, the Patriots and so much snow. Though we may enjoy the first two icons of New England, the snow and the weather have caused a constant problem for spring sports at Keene State.

Baseball and softball are taking hard hits to their schedule this season.Baseball has canceled four games so far this year.

Field preparations have to be made before KSC can host a baseball or softball game, and part of that preparation includes unfreezing the field. If the field is frozen or covered with snow, it is unavailable to play on.

Keene State Softball Head Coach Carrah Fisk said that playing a third of their regular season in Florida over spring break is “crucial.”

NCAA regulations require teams to play a minimum of 32 games per season, which is why most KSC spring sports head to Florida to play a portion of their games.

“Playing a weather-dependent spring sport in New England is a challenge,” said Fisk. “Last year we did not meet the minimum due to weather and finals week constraints, which means that none of our players were eligible for postseason awards.

That was difficult. We feel like we're in a good spot this season.” said Fisk.

The Keene State grounds crew are constantly cleaning the fields and most parts of campus including parking lots, side walks, and Appian way.

“They work hard to make our fields ready for us as soon as they possibly can be... In fact, they were out over spring break spreading black sand to help the snow melt faster, and right now we're waiting for the frost to lift,” said Fisk.

Keene State could possibly improve thaw time to help with the progression of spring sports with a field house.

“Keene State could build a field house

that would help all of our spring teams prepare more effectively, with the highest priority being a track for our track and field team who doesn't have the opportunity to compete at home throughout their entire winter and spring seasons,” said Fisk.

The constant change in weather and schedule is a variable that spring sports prepare ahead of time for.

For softball specifically, Fisk said she is used to changing games at the last minute because of where we live.

“We call it ‘flex softball’ because it is rare to play an entire season as originally scheduled, as we have to be flexible enough to shift our plan with 12-24 hours notice... not once in my five years at KSC have we played a season as originally scheduled” said Fisk.

Keene State Softball will play their first home game and double header against Southern Maine tentatively on Saturday, March 30 with a 1 p.m. start time.

Cailla Prisco can be contacted at cprisco@kscequinox.com

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

Familial bond

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Molloy brothers play on the same lacrosse team again IZZY HARRIS

Equinox Staff This lacrosse season, not one, but two Molloys will be taking the field.

Senior and captain Charles Molloy has been playing on the lacrosse team since he was a freshman.

His brother, Shane Molloy, is a transfer student in his first semester here and is joining his brother on the lacrosse team. “[I’m] definitely excited to play with him again, I haven’t done it since high school … it will be nice to get back on the field with him,” said Shane.

Shane said there is a “lot of unspoken stuff that we don’t have to communicate on the field, which makes us a step quicker.”

This is Shane’s first season on the lacrosse team, and he said that having Charlie as a model is nice.

“It’s always nice to make a great play and have your brother right there to cheer you on,” noted Shane. “It’s reassuring to have him behind me.”

Shane said he described Charlie as being influential on both the campus and the field, “He has a high IQ for the game. He can see things happening before other people can.”

Charlie said it is a lot of fun to be on the same team as his brother.

“Now that we’re older and better players, obviously it’s a lot more fun to watch each other play as we’ve grown and developed,” said Charlie.

Shane transferred from Towson University, where he previously played on their lacrosse team. “[Shane] coming from a DI (Division I) program, he’s got a pretty good knowledge of the game too. We try to give each other tips on the field,” Charlie said.

“He’s so athletic, and he is intelligent on the field. We

do have a very young team, so it’s nice to get another guy who knows what he’s doing out there and can help guide some of the younger guys,” noted Charlie.

Head Keene State Lacrosse Coach Mark Theriault said that is fun to coach the brothers. “[Charlie] showed [Shane] all the ropes and our expectations of the team and how we run things a certain way,” said Theriault.

Theriault noted that the boys challenge each other, “There’s encouragement, I think they know how to push each other in ways that we don’t know.”

“They have that behind-the-scenes knowledge of what’s going on from the other sibling,” Theriault said.

Theriault also said he can see some sibling rivalry going on in practice.

“When they match up against each other, there’s a little bit of pride going on and little bit of extra effort because neither one of them wants to get beat by the

other person,” Theriault said.

Theriault also recalled a story where Shane went down on the field and, “Charlie thought he was hurt, and immediately sprinted over to make sure he was okay. There’s a competition, but there’s the ‘He’s my brother’ kind of thing, which is nice,” Theriault said.

“In the game, we’re always rooting for each other, but during practice we will go against each other in one-onones,” said Shane.

“The sky’s the limit with him really. I think he can go as high as he chooses he wants to go. If he wants to work hard, I think he can be one of the best players to play here,” said Charlie.

Izzy Harris can be contacted at iharris@kscequinox.com

COMMENTARY

Revolution falls to Columbus in Home Opener LUKE STERGIOU

Photo Editor The New England Revolution played the club’s first home game of the 2019 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, hosting the Columbus Crew on March 9. Despite losing 2-0 at home to Columbus, there were some positives to draw from the game.

The Revolution went into this game making only one change to the lineup since the first game against FC Dallas, with defender Michael Mancienne replacing Janil Anibaba and captaining the side. The hosts started out strong, pressing Columbus and creating a few chances to put pressure on the visitors.

Revolution newcomer and Spanish midfielder Carles Gil looked dangerous in the midfield and added some spark to the game. But even early on, the Crew’s defense remained strong and goalkeeper Zack Steffen had an impressive performance, only having to make 3 saves the entire game.

However, the Revolution would not be able to keep up with the pressure from Columbus, as the Crew would score in the 26th minute to make it 1-0 to the visitors. Midfielder Pedro Santos ran through the revolution midfield and curved a perfectly placed ball to striker Gyasi Zardes who headed it past Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton.

The Revs would be awarded a free kick in

the 49th minute, but Zack Steffen would go on to save Diego Fagundez’s attempt, further adding to the attacking struggles for the New England side. Seven minutes later, the Revolution were awarded a penalty in the box after Wilfried Zahibo was taken down in the box in the 56th minute. Fagundez stepped up to take the penalty, but Steffen once again proved his abilities and saved Fagundez’s effort, keeping the scoreline 1-0 to the visitors. Gyasi Zardes would score again in the 90’ +6’ minute, making the final scoreline 2-0.

Despite a disappointing result for the Revolution, the game did come out with some positives. Revolution academy product and homegrown player Justin Rennicks made his MLS debut, replacing striker Juan Agudelo at halftime. He made an immediate impact, registering two shots, creating one chance, having 29 touches and changing the tempo of the game. Tajon Buchanan also made his league debut. The ninth-round pick in the 2019 MLS Superdraft came on as a substitute and replaced midfielder Scott Caldwell in the 81st minute. He registered two shots and 8 touches for the Revolution, and looked dangerous on the wings. The future looks very bright for the Revolution, and if Friedel plays the two together more, Revolution fans could be in for a very exciting season.

Luke Stergiou can be contacted LUKE STERGIOU / PHOTO EDITOR

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

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Perkowski finishes nineteenth in 3,000 and 5,000 meter races AUSTIN SMITH

Equinox staff Lauren Perkowski, a junior distance runner, has qualified for the NCAA Indoor Track meet in both the 3,000 meter and the 5,000 meter races.

This is the first time a Keene State women’s indoor runner has made the NCAA meet since 2017.

According to Perkoski, she has been running track since her freshman year of high school and running cross country since the grade seven.

Perkowski is the only member of Keene State’s indoor track team to make it to the NCAA meet this year.

Making the NCAA meet is not something to be taken lightly. Throughout the entire country, only 20

people from Division III make it in each event.

Perkowski said she did not know if she was going to make it, “I had no idea because you really don’t know until that week of.” According to Perkowski, she did not know that she made the meet until the Sunday prior.

Perkowski is ranked 15th in the 3,000 meter and 19th in the 5,000 meter races.

Perkowski is the first female indoor track and field athlete to make an appearance at the NCAA meet since Katelyn Terry in 2017. Perkowski’s best times in both the 3,000 and the 5,000 meter races came at Boston University. Fortunately for Perkowski, the NCAA meet is being held at Boston University.

Coach Tom Pickering said, “It’s been one of Lauren’s goals this year to make it to nationals.”

In addition to making the NCAA meet, Perkowski

has had a strong season. She was the LEC champion at the 5,000, setting a new meet record, and was also named LEC indoor track athlete of the year.

Perkowski had personal bests of 17:19 for the 5,000 and 10:05 in the 3,000. Perkowski also helped lead Keene State to their 18th conference championship in 19 years.

After finding out she made the NCAA meet, Perkowski said, “My friend texted me, I didn’t believe it at first, I texted my coach and he confirmed it.”

The NCAA meet was held at Boston University this past weekend, the 3,000 preliminary race was at 12:30 and the 5,000 was at 7:20 on Friday.

Perkowski came in 19th place in the 3,000 meter race with a time of 10:16, 11 seconds slower than her personal best.

In the 5,000 meter race, Perkowski finished 19th and ran a time of 17:51. This was 32 seconds slower than her previous personal best. Perkowski did not have her best day at the NCAA meet, and because of not knowing if she made the meet or not, she had only four days to train for the meet.

Pickering said, “With only four days in between, Monday through Thursday, it’s basically the hay is in the barn, the training has been done, now she just needs to rest and recover.” Perkowski will also run distance for Keene State’s outdoor track team in the spring.

Austin Smith can be contacted at asmith@kscequinox.com

BRIEF

Nichols named All-American by d3hoops ADRIANA SANCHEZ

social MEdia dirEctor Just because the men’s basketball team season is over, does not mean all-time leading scorer Ty Nichols is done making history. Nichols was named First Team All American for D3hoops.com.

He was named preseason All American, so it comes no surprise he’s accomplished this.

During his time here being an Owl, he has had many accomplishments. On top of being the new all-time leading scorer after Al Hicks held it for 43 years, he broke the single season scoring record, was awarded LEC Conference Player of the Year, LEC Tournament Most Outstanding Player, NABC All-District team and second team NABC All-American selection.

Nichols is the fourth player to be named All American on behalf of Keene State and third to be named by the NABC. But he’s the second player for Keene State to be named first team All-American. He joined Chris Coastes, a player back from 2000.

Many people say he’s the best player in Keene State history. Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Information,

Compliance and Operations Abe Osheyack agrees. “Ty is the greatest Keene State has ever seen statistically, three double NCAA tournaments, Sweet 16, Elite 8, LEC Player of the Year and LEC tournament… It will be a long time before we ever see a player like him again,” Osheyack said.

Osheyack wasn’t surprised one bit when Nichols received this award. “He’s one of the best players in the country and I think in anybody’s book he should be a first team AllAmerican,” he said.

Nichols put on his red Owl uniform one last time this past Saturday. He was chosen to play for the 2019 Reese’s Division III College All-Star game. He led the NABC East All-Stars team with 18 points, having the most points. He also had nine rebounds, four assists and one steal. Keeneowls.com reported Nichols helped the team come back from a 21-point deficit late in the first half but it wasn’t enough to beat the West. Nichols’ team came close with a score of 104-101.

Adriana Sanchez can be contacted at asanchez@kscequinox.com SOREN FRANTZ / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

Ty Nichlos playing in the Little East Conference final game against Eastern Connecticut State University where the Owls won 72-69.

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