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Vol. 72 , Issue #22
Thursday, April 11, 2019
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Treadwell Inaugurated
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On Friday, April 5, Melinda Treadwell was officially inaugurated as the eleventh Keene State College President during a ceremony held in the Mabel Brown Room after serving as the Interim President since 2017.
Melinda Treadwell is officially the eleventh President of Keene State College RACHEL VITELLO
News editor On Friday, April 5, Melinda Treadwell was officially inaugurated as the eleventh President of Keene State College. The inauguration ceremony was held in the Mabel Brown Room in the Student Center. College officials and faculty, alumni, community members, business leaders, Keene city officials, students and many more were in attendance. The Inauguration celebration, however, started earlier. On Thursday, April 4 from 5-7 p.m. in Norma Walker Hall, the Keene Chamber of Commerce hosted a “business after hours” event to let local business leaders meet and get to know the soon-to-be President of KSC. Chamber President Phil Suter said it is a great opportunity for individuals to see the commitment to a lasting relationship between the college and the city. “It demonstrates to the community that it’s not just about the college, not just about the University system, but it’s really about the community,” Suter said. “I sometimes refer to it as the two ends of Main Street; City Hall is at one end, the college at the other end. That relationship is good and it’s getting better. Melinda’s very open to those conversations and is looking to be a part of the community in an effective way.” The ceremony began the next day with the procession of KSC officials, student government members and Treadwell at the end. Chancellor of the University System of New Hampshire Todd Leach was the first to give a speech during the ceremony. “The promise of higher education is not simply about
higher paying jobs, it is also about transformative experiences for our students and the added value for our society,” Leach said. “President Treadwell’s contributions of leadership are already impacting the future success of our students and I am fully confident that together with faculty and staff of Keene she will continue to deliver on the true promise of higher education.” Keene mayor Kendall Lane also spoke on Treadwell’s willingness to bridge a connection between the College and the community. “Through her efforts over the years she has shown that being an active, supportive member of our community is of great importance to her personally and it is clear this philosophy extends throughout the college as a whole and most importantly it is felt amongst the student body,” Lane said. KSC officials who also spoke on Treadwell’s competency and readiness for this position included Associate Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Dottie Morris, Director of Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Hank Knight, Director of Campus Life Jennifer Ferrell and President of the Alumni Association Scott Kuhnly. “We (KSC staff) recognize her as an authentic, dedicated, enthusiastic and intelligent leader. A sense of renewed energy, optimism and inspiration is alive on campus and you can feel it in today’s celebrations,” Ferrell said. Student Body President Sarah Dugas also spoke during the ceremony on behalf of KSC students. “President Treadwell takes the time to listen to stu-
dents, whether it’s during a meeting for students to share their thoughts or it’s a casual conversation on Appian Way. Even with the many demands on her time and energy she makes students a priority,” Dugas said. “With President Treadwell leading the college as an alumni herself, she is an inspirational example for us of the kind of person and leader we want to become after we graduate.” Treadwell included many hopes and plans for the future of KSC in her inaugural address after extending her thanks to her colleagues and family for their support. She also cited concerning statistics regarding how Cheshire County falls behind the rest of New Hampshire. Cheshire County’s median income is 14.8 percent lower than the state average, total employment has dropped half a percentage year after year while it has grown by 2.3 percent statewide and Cheshire County’s poverty rate is 18 percent higher than the state average. Treadwell stressed that KSC will be a partner and a resource to this region when it comes to battling these issues. “These are not insurmountable challenges. We roll up our sleeves as hearty New Englanders and we solve these problems,” Treadwell said. “We must provide educational programs to address addiction and substance abuse challenges and we must provide and enable workforce development opportunities for our region. We are committed to serving the public good.” Specifically, Treadwell also discussed the advancing of the Cohen Center and the Holocaust and Genocide Studies program. KSC’s commitment to sustainability,
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the zero waste goal and reduction of our carbon footprint were also included. Treadwell also plans on colocating with community colleges to increase student access. Product design and an optics programs will also be moving forward in the future. The advancement of the quality of the music and performing arts programs to make KSC a cultural hub is another goal. Public health, substance abuse and mental health challenges are also at the forefront of concerns for the college. KSC’s acapella group Chock Full O’Notes also performed multiple times during the ceremony: The national anthem, an original song for Treadwell and the closing song for the ceremony. Treadwell closed her inaugural address with the introduction of a new KSC tradition. The President’s medallions will be given out the day of commencement as gifts to graduating seniors. Treadwell and the student government worked on the design of the medallion for the last few months. “Together we will forge a future vision and a set of commitments, building on our strong foundation to create the Keene State of our tomorrow,” Treadwell said. “I’ve followed the path of the promise of a public liberal arts education and its led me to this place. I am living proof of this promise. I was personally transformed by my liberal arts education at Keene State College. I attribute my success and happiness to those early experiences to a large measure.” Rachel Vitello can be contacted at rvitello@kscequinox.com
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New Cohen Center opens
President’s Campus Compact Awards chosen ALEX HARVEY
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Jan Cohen (right) cut the ribbon at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies wing. Director of the Cohen Center Hank Knight (left) and others delivered speeches.
A ribbon cutting was held to officially open the Cohen Center wing in Mason Library TEDDY TAUSCHER
Equinox Staff The ribbon cutting ceremony at the new wing of the Mason Library marks the beginning for the Cohen Center of Holocaust and Genocide Studies program at Keene State College. The donor for the project and a member of the design team Jan Cohen was present at the event. “It feels like another beginning,” Cohen said. “We’re not sure where this might take us in the world of Genocide and mass atrocity prevention.” Jan Cohen, who has lived in Keene for 40 years with her husband Rick Cohen, started donating to the Cohen Center in 1983 when it was first founded by Chuck Hildebrandt and has been involved since. Jan Cohen was also involved with the planning and ultimate design of the new Mason Library wing. “It’s a little scary, because you don’t know how it’s
going to turn out,” Cohen said. According to the Dean of the Mason Library Celia Rabinowitz, the new wing would also benefit the library. One reason being that since the entrance to the center is located in Mason Library, students will have to go through the library to go to class, increasing the likelihood that they decided to check out a book in the library. Rabinowitz also emphasized the close relationship between Mason Library and the Cohen Center. “One of the ways that we work closely together with the Cohen Center is through the Archives,” Rabinowitz said. The Archives contain artifacts donated to the Mason Library. These artifacts include Holocaust and Genocide studies artifacts like passports used by German Jews to get out of Germany and letters between a husband and wife during World War II. According to Rabinowitz, the new
wing has already had an increase in the amount of artifacts donated to the Mason Library. Rabinowitz said this is because now that the Cohen Center and Holocaust and Genocide Studies team are located together, their statewide and national profile has been raised. The Dean of Arts, Education and Culture Kirsti Sandy was in attendance and described the ceremony as, “A way for us to really celebrate where the Cohen Center is today, and how much has happened over the years to make it the center that it is today,” Until the new wing, the Cohen Center had been relegated to a smaller, less visible section of the Mason Library. The open house was preceded by a few brief speeches from Keene State President Melinda Treadwell, Director of the Cohen Center Hank Knight, Cohen Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies James Waller and Jan Cohen. Their speeches
focused mainly on all the work that had been done to get to this point and remembering those who helped get them there. Community member Laura Hanom recalled the drumming ceremony that had marked the beginning of the construction. “I came to the initial groundbreaking project and I wanted to see its fruition,” Hanom said. Waller said the turnout had far exceeded his expectations. Holocaust and Genocide Studies major Molly Madsen was also present at the opening. “It’s nice to have a home,” Madsen said. For the first time, the Holocaust and Genocide Studies staff will all be working out of the same building. Teddy Tauscher can be contacted at ttauscher@kscequinox.com
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Attempted break-in at students’ residence RACHEL VITELLO
nEwS Editor At around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 31, a Keene State College student broke in through the window of another student’s off-campus home. The individual came through one of the student’s bedroom windows and after being yelled at to get out, retreated to another student’s bedroom window. According to KSC student and resident of the house Jeanne Longobardi, he was yelling at them to give him back his phone, despite the fact that no one in the house had his phone, or was even acquainted with him. “I had a small half screen in my window and he pushed that in and it made my blinds fly in and knock over stuff on my bedside table. So it woke me up and I got up to fix it and I noticed him there,” Longobardi said. “He had his head and upper body in my window and he was yelling at me, saying ‘give me my phone.’” One of the other residents overheard the altercation from another room and called the police. Once the police arrived, the individual was on the porch of the home still trying to get in, ran away and was then tackled by the officers. The residents of the house explained to the officers that no one who lived there had invited him there. “They (the police) asked us if we felt comfortable with them keeping him in the drunk tank for
the night and letting him sober up, so they did bring him back to the station. Then I called them later to talk about pressing charges,” Longobardi said. While no charges have been filed yet, the residents do still need to give their official statement to the police and will most likely need to come back to Keene after graduation, as the individual’s court date will not be until after that, according to Longobardi. Keene Police Department College Liaison Office Matthew Bomberg said there are no criminal charges. “There’s no criminal charges, it wasn’t actually a break in. It was just an intoxicated person at the wrong house,” Bomberg said. “It looks like that person was just put in protective custody and that was it. He didn’t commit any crime.” Bomberg also said that the residents did the right thing by calling the police and anyone who suspects suspicious activity should contact the authorities rather than engaging with potentially dangerous people themselves. “Make sure they keep their doors, windows locked. Be mindful of what’s going on around their house and neighbor’s,” Bomberg said. “If you see anything out of the ordinary give us a call and we’ll come by and check it out.” Rachel Vitello can be contacted at rvitello@kscequinox.com
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The recipients of the annual President’s Campus Compact Awards have been chosen. Members of the Keene State College faculty, student body and the Keene community will be honored with the President’s Good Steward Award, the President’s Student Leadership Award, and the President’s Community Partner Award. The President’s Good Steward Award is given to faculty members who have served the greater community with their professional expertise and significantly contributed to public service on campus. The 2019 co-recipients of this award are Professor Loren Launen and Brian Moore. The President’s Student Leadership Award is given to a student at Keene State College who has performed outstanding community service, service learning and/or civic engagement. The 2019 recipient for this award is KSC junior MacKenzie Kittery. The President’s Community Partner Award is given to a member of a non-profit organization that has provided meaningful and measurable improvements to the quality of life in the community, and developed sustained and reciprocal partnerships with the college. Historical Society of Cheshire County Director of Education Jenna Carroll, is the 2019 recipient of this award. Moore is an Analytical Instrumentation Engineer at Keene State College. Originally from California, he graduated from the University of California at Bakersfield before he came to the east coast to raise his children with his wife. He came to KSC because he was attracted to the active learning environment on campus. He and Launen are being honored with the President’s Good Steward Award for their efforts to encourage children to pursue STEM fields. “Professor Launen and I decided to do a STEM fair, since there’s not a lot of science fair activity in this region. So we decided to create a STEM fair to encourage kids to go into STEM, and eventually get high school students from the region to the state science fair,” Moore said. Launen was unavailable for interview. Kittery is a junior at KSC double majoring in Nutrition and Pre-Med, and is planning to attend medical school after graduating. She is originally from Derry, New Hampshire. Kittery considered attending the University of Alabama but chose to come to KSC because she was attracted to the sense of community on campus. Kittery is highly involved on campus. She is in the Pre-Med Club, the Student Nutrition Club, the Nursing Society, and she works for Aspire as a head tutor, tutoring anatomy and physiology. She also works at the Child Development Center on campus, preparing menus and snacks in the kitchen. “I am one of the founders of the Hungry Owl, Keene State College’s first food pantry on campus,” Kittery said. She opened the Hungry Owl last year to keep students, professors and staff from going hungry. In addition to her work on campus, Kittery enjoys doing outreach work with homeless people in her hometown of Derry, New Hampshire, and in Boston. “Every year I go down for four days to Boston Common, that’s where the largest homeless population in Boston is. We go around the streets giving bagged food out, we make sure they have blankets, and at night we all sleep in Boston and go out at the wee hours of the morning and make sure people are clothed properly and have food for the night,” Kittery said. In the mornings, Kittery and the others that she works with serve hot meals to the homeless population. Kittery thanked the students who help her run The Hungry Owl, Jenna Berge and Max Foisel. Carroll has worked as the Director of Education at the Historical Society of Cheshire County for the last five years. At the time, the organization was transforming into a cultural heritage center, which meant that there would be more outreach work with the community, which attracted Carroll to the job. “It’s been the best way to meet people in the community of every age group” she said. Carroll graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in History and Women’s Studies, and holds a Masters degree from the University of Illinois in History and Museum Administration. The Historical Society of Cheshire County offers internships throughout the year to KSC students. The awards ceremony is being held at the Manchester Country Club at noon on April 9. Alex Harvey can be contacted at aharvey@kscequinox.com
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KSC hosts Holi Festival College and community welcome the arrival of Spring in traditional Hindu celebration TEDDY TAUSCHER
equinox staff The Mabel Brown Room was packed to the brim with both families with younger children and Keene State students. On Saturday, April 6, the third annual Holi Festival was held at Keene State College and was both a multicultural and multigenerational experience. Also in attendance was Keene State President Melinda Treadwell and New Hampshire State Senator Jay Kahn. The performances mixed new and old in both dance style and music. One group was made up of dads, while another was middle school aged dancers. Coordinator of Multicultural Student Support and Success and Equity Kya Roumimper called the performance “nothing short of magnificent.” Roumimper was involved in getting the venue for the festival changed to somewhere on campus. “The historical society and the Keene India Association have been putting on Holi Fest for the last few years and they have sold out every year, and they came to me looking for a new place to have the event,” Roumimper said. “As diversity
and inclusion, equity is such an integral part of Keene State’s mission and a promise to the community. This is us putting our actions where our promises have been.” According to Roumimper, the new venue allowed the performance to be longer and attract more audience members. “We had at least 400 people in the room today,” Roumimper said. Attendee of the event Mag Pidaprd, who has attended the festival for three years and who used to partake in the festival when she lived in India, described the performances as “really great” and said there was much more people in the room than last year. One of the groups was entirely made of dads who performed 3 songs. “Holi is for a lot of colors, a lot of love,” one of the dancers said. Holi, much like other Hindu holidays, has a mythology around it that explains it: The festival in general terms means the triumph of good over evil and the coming of spring. After the performances inside, everyone was invited outside for a stick dance where multicolored sticks were passed around and everyone
was invited to partake. Community member Rashni Kulkrni recently left India. “I am missing India and all the festivals,” said Kulkrni. According to Kulkrni the festival at Keene was reminiscent of the ones she used to have at home in India. The finale for the afternoon was the spreading of colored powders after the stick dancing. The colors hung in the air for a while above the crowd, covering everyone in the vicinity. The many families in attendance and Keene State students alike entertained themselves by covering themselves and in each other in the colored powder. Associate Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Dottie Morris was covered in the vibrant powder like everyone else. “The students have done it in the past, but they didn’t do it with the community, and this year it’s a good connection between the community and the college,” Morris said. “Once people come on to campus they see that it’s a place where we’re welcoming, we’re inviting.” Teddy Tauscher can be contacted at ttauscher@kscequinox.com.
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Holi Fest began with traditional Hindu performances and dances (bottom right) and ended with attendees of the festival throwing paint in the sky and at each other (bottom left and top).
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The student assembly was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The student assembly had a closed executive meeting for approximately forty five minutes. Student Body president Sarah Dugas gave no comments on the meeting since the information is still confidential. Director of Campus Life and Student Government Advisor Jennifer Ferrell informed the assembly about the expiration of the twoyears contract with Barnes & Noble. Ferrell said Keene State’s bookstore had an agreement with the outside vendor, Barnes & Noble since 2017. Ferrell informed the student leaders that the contract has been extended for one more year to go through the bidding process. She asked the student leaders to provide some feedbacks regarding what they are looking for at the bookstore.
Ferrell thanked the student leaders for helping with the presidential inauguration on April 5. She mentioned other few events like Admitted Students Day, Academic Excellence Conference, and Graphic Design portfolio happening at Keene State in the coming week. Treasurer of Student Assembly Emily Foy informed the assembly that the student organizations can apply for the FY 2019/20 budget only in Fall 2019. Dugas asked the student leaders to look forward for the Spring Carnival on April 25. Puja Thapa can be contacted at pthapa@kscequinox.com
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We can’ t catch a break Students face strangers invading their homes
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When students don’t feel comfortable in their own homes that’s when there should be action taken. There shouldn’t have to be multiple break ins and burglaries to have it be noticed. This is especially heinous since these students are very young, and most likely are not protected by security cameras or alarm systems - and at most they most likely have a bat for protection. Yes, students need to take precautions like keeping their keys on them when they leave so they can lock the door. They need to keep windows locked, and their curtains draw. But sometimes a locked door will not stop a person from intruding on a students privacy. But unfortunately sometimes taking precautions to prevent this isn’t enough. People can lock their doors and windows and it won’t stop an introuder from doing damage. Experiencing a break in can cause people to not feel safe in their own homes, to the point where they don’t sleep in their bed unless they have a roommate with them for a couple of days. People can experience PTSD and sleep with pepper spray next to them because of the fear. And to be honest it happens at the worst times which can really take a toll on someone. With students going home for example christmas and Thanksgiving vacation throughout the year, they are made vulnerable to break-ins. Sometimes, students have returned back to college and discover their house has been broken into. To try to get students prepared for this long lived occur-
rence they need to be told that this has happened before and most likely will happen again. For people moving off-campus next semester, hearing about break-ins in Keene makes them nervous. However, taking the proper precautions can make a difference. Be sure to lock your doors and windows, and communicate with your landlord if you have any concerns. Often students moving off-campus will not hear about break-in instances until they or their friends are no longer living in the dorms. Students should be made aware that break-ins do happen before they commit to living off-campus. Whether it is by the off-campus living organization or by their landlord, students have a right to know. Years ago people were having their homes broken into on the exact same streets, and still a decade later it’s happening all over. You almost wonder if the authorities have given up on the issue. Especially when they barely follow up on break-ins and bother to ask if you would like to press charges. An intruder breaking should always be punished no matter if they’re under the influence because it’s invading someone privacy. It’s very common in the Keene area. It’s too common. And something needs to be done about it before someone get hurt - but in reality before another person gets hurt.
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Nicholas So is another KSC student shown above that has been working as an instument repair and sales representative at Acoustic Strings of New England since the summer of 2018. He took on the job to have some spending money and also learn more about instument care.
Adding an off campus job to their schedules LAURA ROMANIELLO
Equinox Staff When it comes to being a student, most people tend to think of it as being their full-time job. And don’t get me wrong, it is a full-time job between spending countless hours a week in class, and then taking the time afterward for intense homework and studying for tests. It can seem like a lot to handle on its own. For those of us who choose to work a part-time job in our spare time while at college, it can seem daunting to try and find the time to complete assignments and also make it to work. But we do it anyway. Why? Well, let me weigh out the pros and cons of working an on and off-campus job while being a full-time student from my personal experience. For some, we have no option but to find an off-campus job, because how else would we afford to pay for college while we’re here? We also need to buy groceries and everyday necessities. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have parents who pay their way or have a big enough savings from the summer. Dealing with our expenses can sometimes be a huge weight on our shoulders that we can’t seem to shake off. When I was a first-year student, my mother advised me not to get a job during my freshman year so that I could make friends and fully experience the campus culture. Of course I didn’t listen to her and within my first week here I applied to as many jobs as I could. People like me just feel unproductive when they don’t have a steady income, and there’s nothing wrong with that. There’s also nothing wrong with choosing not
to work because obviously school comes first, and that’s totally understandable. My freshman year I got a job on-campus as a lab monitor in the Media Arts Center. On-campus jobs are great because the school offers work-study programs where you can work about 8 hours a week and the money you make can be put towards tuition for those who need financial aid. Not to mention you usually get to do your homework while on shift, which is a huge bonus. There’s also student-hourly positions, like mine, where we just get paid minimum wage and have freedom to spend it on what we want, or save it if you wish. For some, having an on-campus job is the best option because it helps them put time towards getting homework done while also receiving money towards tuition. But what about off-campus jobs? Off-campus jobs are beneficial because they usually pay more than on-campus jobs, and you meet new people that you wouldn’t otherwise. It also helps open up more doors for extended opportunities, especially if you manage to find a job that is relative to your field of study. I currently have two off-campus jobs and an on-campus job, and let me tell you, it comes with a whole lot of time management and preparation each and every week. It helps to get an off-campus job where you can create a set schedule every week so you are always working the same days and hours and don’t have to worry about being scheduled for a shift that interferes with classes. Not many people could handle a large amount of work on top of school, and there’s no shame in that. We all work at our own pace and have our boundaries. For those of you who are ambitious
like me, don’t hesitate to apply for jobs that interest you to make some extra spending money. If you see an opportunity or think you have the time to take on a few shifts a week then go for it, apply for that job! Internships are also a great opportunity to gain more experience in your field but they often come with a great deal of responsibility. Internships are beneficial because oftentimes they lead to a better job opportunity within your field of study and that’s what we’re all here for, right? All-in-all, any job is added experience to your resume even if it has nothing to do with your major. Basic part-time jobs often teach students more about customer service, business and money management, time management, problem solving and common sense, all of which are extremely important skill sets in the real world no matter what your career is going to be. The more work experience you have, the more confidence you’ll have going into a new job opportunity after college. But don’t think that an off-campus job is something you can just half-a**, because nowadays employers have this idea already that students have a poor work ethic, so you want to understand the responsibility and effort that goes into having an offcampus job before you get hired and realize it’s actually a lot of work, and oftentimes it does really come down to your personal ambition and work ethic. Laura Romaniello can be contacted at lromaniello@kscequinox.com
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As many would say, “it’s now or never.” Many people can agree that usually when this line is said, it’s someone’s friend pressuring them to do something they might be on the fence about. But it really is a true piece of advice. We’re all young—if not in age, by heart. Many of us have dreams or an expectation to get out of life. As many, if not all of us, know that isn’t how it works—we can’t mail a letter to the North Pole to have everything on our Christmas List come true. But there are certain things in life that we can choose to do or skip out on. Sometimes these opportunities only are available to you at certain periods in your life. Things like going to prom in high school; if you don’t go then, you most likely will never be able to attend that dance ever again. But if you think about it, not many decisions are based off of these kinds of unique situations. Most of the time it’s a chance of many, and it’s all in your head. Money, locations and connections can be an asset in helping decision making. Since most KSC students are full time students, not many have full time jobs— so as far as job offers, that’s something we let the seniors cringe about. But many of us have part time jobs. So we do face decisions whether to take off the weekend to hang out with friends, or to pick up extra hours at work. Right now, in college, we are telling ourselves and our friends, “C’mon, it’s now or never.” Meaning you can’t skip the career fair because what if you find the one and only employer that fits you. You can’t miss the
dollar wells, because it’s dollar wells! ones that you’ll come across. Believe and work hard. Those situations are something that isn’t a come and go opportunity. Sometimes they’re both, for Kiana Wright can be contacted example the Spring concert. Yes, A Boogie Wit Da at kwright@kscequinox.com Hoodie does have other concerts that the students that couldn’t get tickets could go to, yet the fact that it’s at KSC makes the world of a difference. This makes it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But you can’t live your life saying, “What if.” The fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, is a very real feeling especially brought on by social media targeting the younger age groups. Verywellfamily.com wrote, “FOMO is especially common in people ages 18 to 33. In fact, one survey found that about twothirds of people in this age group admitted to experiencing FOMO regularly.” When people are in between that age group, many could 1 argue that that’s their bodies prime and the time to go do adventurous things. But how are we supposed to go on exotic vacations or go to expensive concerts when we are knee deep in school work and debt? Many students are not in an ideal situation, but we’re here for a reason: to learn. Different opportunities and experiences are offered to each student. They’re everywhere. And it may come to your surprise that most of these once-in-a-lifetime opportunity aren’t the only
The fear of missing out LINDSAY GIBBONS
Equinox Staff It’s a typical Friday, and Jane is a junior in college. She has one class in the morning, and then she usually heads back to her room to get some homework done. However, instead of studying, Jane sits in her bed, scrolling through her phone, and tries to decide what she should do that night. She finds out there is a party going on that night. Even though she has a ton of homework to do, Jane decides to go. After all, even if she doesn’t go, she’ll just sit in her room and worry about what she’s missing. The fear of missing out is usually referred to as FOMO. Essentially, FOMO is the fear that no matter what you do, you’re going to miss out on something. And the “something” you miss out on will be the important thing that you shouldn’t have missed. It’s a pretty common phenomenon for college students, who, unfortunately, cannot be in two places at once. FOMO is so common that it has been added to the Oxford Dictionary. College is a time where we are supposed to be developing two tracks. We’re supposed to be making connections with our peers, creating friendships and maybe some are even getting the chance to have a serious romantic relationship. But we’re also supposed to be making advancements towards our future careers. It’s pretty difficult to balance the two. So, in this case, FOMO actually makes a lot of sense. What if I don’t go to that party and meet the man of my dreams? What if I don’t go and my best friend finds a new buddy? But, if I do go and don’t get my homework done, I might not do well in this class. Then I might not be able to get the perfect summer internship that will help me get the perfect job once I graduate. It’s a very confusing spot to be in. Although FOMO may always be a part of life, there are some things you can do to make it better. Firstly, remember, you’re not always missing out. People tend to always put their best foot out on social media, but it’s not necessarily the true story. When you hear your friends talking about new experiences you missed out on, take it with a grain of salt. They might only be telling you the good sides, and they certainly aren’t telling you about their own struggles with FOMO. Social media can also cause a lot of the FOMO found in college. A recent study from Time Magazine found that social media users who consistently looked at Facebook upon waking up, meal times, and going to sleep at night suffered from a significantly higher rate of FOMO than their peers. While there is nothing wrong with being active on social media, if you spend all day looking at everyone’s photos and status updates, it may be best to take a break for a little while and focus on yourself. Students have plenty of time to experience everything their college has to offer. When the pressure to go everywhere and do everything starts to take its toll, sometimes it’s best to just take the night off. Even if your mental health day means you missed that party or special event everyone was talking about all week, rest assured there should be another one right around the corner. Lindsay Gibbons can be contacted at lgibbons@kscequinox.com
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Shaping his own path
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Students appreciating music videos as much as the song JOSEPH GUZMAN
artS & EntErtainmEnt Editor Cole Bennett is currently pioneering a new lane in terms of young euterpenuireship and directing. However, success doesn’t come overnight. Bennett got his start from seeking out underground talent in the rap community, trying to see if he could direct music videos for them. Bennett first started with friends, then later he managed to reach new wave rap Monicals like Ski Mask the Slump God, Lil Skies, Mac Miller, etc. What caused all of this to fall into the lap of the a current 22 year old? He started his Youtube channel called Lyrical Lemonade back on March 25 of 2013. Listing his greatest influence as Austin Vesely who, at the time, was working with Chicago native Chance the Rapper. The first music video that caused him to gain some viral traction was be a collaborative music video he did for Famous Dex’s “Hit Em Wit It.” Highlighting drawn lines added a pop on whatever movement is shown, when music videos more focused on the editing than the production. Of course, the style of music videos Bennett was producing didn’t last forever, but it
did create a solid foundation on where he started. These older viral hits with artists like Famous Dex and Lil Pump garnered over 18 million views for “Hit Em Wit It” and over 170.3 million views for “D Rose.” This all leads to the channel accumulating over 9 million subscribers and 2,866,372,602 views and rising. The success of Lyrical Lemonade doesn’t stop with Bennett and the music videos he directs, shoots and edits though. Lyrical Lemonade started hosting their own shows, leading to the company eventually hosting “Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash” on August 19 of last year, presented by Chicago music venue SPKRBX. Lemonade also has been teasing is their own line of lemonade that should be released sometime in this spring, according to their Instagram and website. The hype for Bennett and his underground brand doesn’t stop spreading past Chicago; it makes its way here to Keene State with first years Breeana Norton, Teddy Woods and Felicia Canning. “I watch his videos and buy his clothing. His visuals give a more creative and unique aspect to music that other producers can’t achieve,” Woods
exclaimed. Norton stated about Bennett, “They make it seem like an artistic platform, like music videos aren’t just people lip syncing and dancing around, it can be other things.” Canning added, “I think his music videos are interesting,” alluding to the fact that they make her “want to learn more about music.” Norton also mentioned that because of Bennetts music video “Mixed personalities” by YNW Melly ft. Kanye West, she was introduced to controversial rapper YNW Melly. Woods followed up saying he stumbles across new music through Lyrical Lemonade “all the time. A lot of the artists that I listen to now are because of Cole.” They all agreed that since Bennett has entered, he has popularized such a niche avenue for specifically music video directing and editing. Woods even said, “he definitely has a large following that he uses to influence people every day. He is able to give many other producers ideas and motivation to pursue their goals.” Joseph Guzman can be contacted at jguzman@kscequinox.com
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Hooting excitement brought to a halt by limited tickets CRISTIAN VALENTIN
Equinox Staff This past week, several Keene State College students reacted to the news of A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie coming to Keene. Concert tickets went on sale on Wednesday, April 3, and sold out after two hours, leaving many students scrambling to try to get tickets. The three students interviewed were first-years Dan German, Riley Donnelly and Logan Warman, none of whom were able to get tickets. Dan Germain said, “I wish they had more tickets because I was going to buy tickets for me and my girlfriend but couldn’t get any.” Logan Warman said, “I assumed it (the concert) was going to be outside, I didn’t know that tickets would sell out so fast.” He also said that he didn’t even know about Boogie coming until the day tickets already went on sale. Another thing he brought up was how some big fans of
Boogie are probably missing out on the concert. He said, “I like Boogie but if it was someone like Mac Miller who came a few years ago, I’d probably be upset if I didn’t get one. It’d be a little taunting knowing he’s at my college but I can’t go.” Riley Donnelly was surprised by how quick tickets went, saying, “I thought tickets would still be selling for a week or two. I had no idea it would sell out so fast, I didn’t know that many people in New Hampshire liked A Boogie.” The students also gave some suggestions how the school can get a larger portion of the students going to big events like this concert. Donnelly said that to get more students to be able to go, the school could have multiple showings multiple nights. Warman also suggested that the school have the event in a larger venue and they promote the ticket sale time farther in advance. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is a popular 23-year-old rapper from The Bronx, New York City. He is well-known
for his single “Drowning” off of his 2017 debut album The Bigger Artist. Since this first album, he has been rising in popularity through his own music as well as collaborations with other rap artists. Despite not being able to get tickets, these students still like that they are having a big rapper come to campus. Donnelly said, “It’s awesome and will bring together a lot of students here.” Germain agreed, saying, “It’s cool that we have a big celebrity coming to Keene.” Warman also said, “I didn’t expect Keene to get such a big artist for the size of the school.” The concert will be Friday, May 3, at 6 p.m. in the Mabel Brown Room in the Student Center with Flipp Dinero opening for Boogie. Cristian Valentin can be contacted at cvalentin@kscequinox.com
Jacqueline's movie mania
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Annihilation Review JACQUELINE PANTANO
Equinox Staff Visually enticing, and narratively captivating, “Annihilation” brings new ideas and visuals to the apocalyptic sci-fi genre, keeping the viewer spellbound. Directed by Ex Machina’s director Alex Garland, it clearly reveals his signature; the mechanical, eerie soundtrack and some of the slow, mesmerizing physical movements of the actors greatly recall “Ex Machina.” The film’s ideological questions are groundbreaking. Most of that is to be attributed to the novel the film was based upon; “Annihilation” is an adaptation of the first novel of the same name from the “Southern Reach Trilogy” by Jeff VanderMeer. Nevertheless, the visual representation of said ideologies remains fresh and fascinating. The film tells the story of Lena (Natalie Portman), a biology professor and former soldier, who recently lost her husband Kane (Oscar Isaac) in a military mission. The events of the film are recounted by Lena herself in a quarantined hospital-like room to a man wearing a hazmat suit. The shimmer is a new unknown phenomenon hitting an area of the United States. No one who trespassed into it has yet returned, except for Kane, Lena’s husband. Kane, however, is dying. That is all Lena needs to embark on the seemingly suicidal trip across said unknown shimmer. Her and five other military scientists, all women, are set to go. Psychologist Dr. Ventress (Jennifer Jason Leigh), paramedic Anya Thorensen (Gina Rodriguez), physicist Josie Radek (Tessa Thompson) and geomorphologist Cass Sheppard (Tuva Novotny) are the women joining Lena. Across the shimmer, Garland gets to use all his skills to give form to the incomprehensible and ungraspable otherness that has reached planet Earth. Garland depicts its eerie beauty and its sheer horror without marginalizing or overpowering either one. Both unsettling and threatening, but, at the same time, disturbingly attractive and amusing, the otherness of the shimmer questions humanity and its existence on the planet; despite it being a threat to the existing world, its goal is not destruction. Lena says: ”It wasn’t destroying. It was changing everything. It was making something new.” “Annihilation” visually demonstrates the reality of humanity’s limitations. Displaying the contradictions and the paradoxes of the shimmer reminds the viewer of just how much humans cannot understand. Whatever is unlike us is incomprehensible. Garland brings the viewers in an oneiric acid-inducing filmic trip. He entertains the audience’s eyes with an actionpacked narrative and with alluring visuals, but also brings to the visual screen the very same existential questions posed by VanderMeer’s novel. Humans’ roles on earth, their authority, and their ability to conceive and respond to possible danger is on the line. Even their perception of the definition of threat is doubted. “Annihilation” received an 88 percent fresh rating based on 281 reviews on the site aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. On Metacritic it holds a score of 79 out of 100 based on 51 critics. The film was favorably received. However, it was a box office bomb. For every viewer that desires a highly intellectual sci-fi action film, “Annihilation” is the go-to. For the viewers that are ready to doubt and question while at the same time having the privilege to indulge in the action and remain charmed by the visuals, “Annihilation” should be on their viewing list. Jacqueline Pantano can be contacted at jpantano@kscequinox.com
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Opening for graduation
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The Thorne-Sagendorph Art gallery will open for commencement ceremony BENAJIL RAI
MultiMedia director The Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery at Keene State College will be open to the public on graduation day. This is the second consecutive year the gallery will be open on the day of graduation. Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery Director Brian Wallace said the open gallery will have two main target audiences: The college campus and the whole region. Wallace said, “...I never understood [why] we are always closed on graduation day, which is a big, public, celebratory day for the campus, and it seems to me that it was worth experimenting to see what kind of audience we would get if we did open.” Wallace said in 2018 when the gallery opened during graduation day, almost 50 people came. He added, “I decided that was a good number, and so, after some discussion, we decided we do it again this year.” Gallery Monitor and KSC junior Rebecca Putnam
said, “I think it is a great opportunity for [art students] on their graduation day to take their families and friends over, show them what they’ve worked on while they have been here. I think it’s a special moment for them as well to have the space for them to exhibit all their hard work,” said Putnam. KSC senior studio art major and art history minor Emma Mehegan said a lot of seniors have mixed feelings about the schedule. Mehegan said, “...on the positive side, a lot of people are going to walk in and see their work, which is always really exciting, and then family members who are definitely going to come to graduation who maybe couldn’t make it to the opening will still be able to see their artwork in person.” “But then also, it means that we have to wait until two days after graduation to come back and pick up our artwork. So there’s that little tiny con side to it where it’s like a little inconvenient but it’s also a good opportunity for more people to see the work,” Mehegan added.
Twenty KSC seniors in various fine art academic programs will be showcasing their work at the gallery. Mehegan is exhibiting a series of ceramic sculptures and oil paintings based off of tree shapes and treelike objects. “It’s a way to allow us to know what it’s like to prepare for a show, and it’s really good to have worked really hard, and to have put a lot of time and effort and caring into a project and have it presented in a really professional way,” Mehegan added, “It just really grounds the idea that you are not a student anymore; you are an artist, an independent and self-fulfilling artist.” Wallace said he intends to make graduation day a permanent part of the gallery’s schedule. He added that he hopes “...not only graduating art students and their families can see the show, but the general campus community can come and visit the [Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery] and see the student show and the other exhibitions we have on concurrent with the student show.” Along with the student show, the gallery is also
exhibiting Marcelo Brodsky’s show from March 20 to June 23, 2019. Brodsky is an Argentinian photojournalist, photographer, conceptual artist and human rights advocate. Wallace said he’s working to expand the gallery’s hours to include being open over summer and winter breaks, too. “We are really the region’s art museum and I would like to have us be seen by people in the community as something that they have as a resource that’s always available to them,” Wallace said. Emerging Art: 2019 Art Student Exhibition will be opening on April 12, 2019 with the public opening reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery at Keene State College. Benajil Rai can be contacted brai@kscequinox.com
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Telling heroic stories Veterans come to the Redfern MATT GOSELIN
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On April 4, 2019, The Redfern Arts Center presented The Telling Project. The project is directed by Douglas Wilcox and shares the stories of seven different veterans. According to the program for The Telling Project was founded by Jonathan Wei in 2008. At the time, Wei was working with a group of military veterans and military family members in Eugene, Oregon. Their idea with the project was to give these people the opportunity to speak directly to their communities about their experiences in and around the military. The project is described by Wilcox as, “...theatre that is responsive to ordinary people and their stories. By drawing attention to and revealing the hidden stories that so many of us carry in our lives. We have an opportunity to break down the barriers that separate us apart.” According Wilcox’s directors notes, “Their goal is that people will become closer after hearing the stories of others.” Shannon Mayers, Director of the Redfern Arts Center, said the Keene Theatre department was trying to reach a new audience in Keene by bringing this performance to Campus. They had never done anything to do with the military or veterans, but were trying to reach an audience in Keene that these topics would resonate with. The show was filled with the stories of all seven people who all had very different experiences and jobs in the military. Some of the stories were positive and some were negative. Audience member Greg Talbert, who is also the son of one of the Veteran performers, said, “I thought the show was really good. Some of the stories were more bittersweet than I expected them to be all war glory stories and it wasn’t that.” The stories that were told by these veterans made a regular person understand more of what it's like to be in the military. The wife of performer Robert Ball, Debra Ball said, “I thought it was incredible. Because he’s loosened up (talking about her husband), I’ve seen that in him and I am gathering that from the others, It is important to talk about.” Doing this project not only has helped audiences all across to further understand the things veterans have gone through. It has also been beneficial to the people that get up on the stage who have to talk about these, sometimes, horrible things. Debra said she believes it is beneficial to them. The performance ended with all of the performers allowing the audience to do a Question and Answer session with them. One topic generated a bit of controversy when an audience member asked the actors how somebody who has been through so much with the military still agrees with war. One of the actors responded by saying she thought the question was extremely disrespectful. In conjunction with this performance, on Wednesday, April 3,The Keene State College Department of Public health showed a documentary called The Human Cost of War in the Mabel Brown Room. The documentary portrayed that while veterans who receive care from the VA get the best possible care, The VA doesn’t nearly have the resources to support the number of veterans coming into the system. Due to this, most veterans don’t receive the care they need in time. Matt Goselin can be contacted at mgoselin@kscequinox.com
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On Thursday, April 4, The Telling Project came to the Redfern Arts Center to share their stories in depth. The cast is full of veterans who lived their experiences and how it shaped them.
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Celebrating Inaguration
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Students, faculty and President Treadwell dance to the “Cha-cha slide” at the Inauguration Celebration Student Dance held in the Mabel Brown Room on Friday, April 2 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Students and faculty dance the night away to congratulate Treadwell JACK HANSON
Student Life editor President Treadwell put on a dance for students and faculty to celebrate her inauguration. Treadwell was inaugurated as the 11th President of Keene State on Friday, April 5 after being interim for the past year and a half. The ceremony was held in the Mabel Brown room at 2:00 p.m. followed by a reception on the first floor of the student center opened to anyone in the community. Director of Campus Life Jennifer Ferrell said Treadwell wanted to provide some kind of event that students would want to go to and celebrate with her at. She goes on to say, “as a part of the inauguration committee, we were trying to figure out a whole day of things and knowing that maybe not all students would come to the ceremony or feel comfortable there… something that was really geared more towards fun student
time that the president could have and she was really into doing a dance.” The Inauguration Celebration Student Dance was held at 8:00 p.m. in the Mabel Brown room open to any and all faculty and students. The room was opened up for a dance floor with seating around the room. Appetizers and beverages were provided along with a DJ taking song requests. Over 30 students and 15 faculty members attended the event alongside President Treadwell. Jordyn Upwright a junior and member of Owl Nation said she and her club wanted to come and support Treadwell, “I came with my club Owl nation because Melinda has always supported us throughout Hootie’s Nocturnal knockout which is one of the events we put on so we thought that it would be respectful of us to come back and respect her and we are very excited that’s shes going to be our new president.” Students who attended the dance praised and
showed their support for their new President. First year Alex Magee said that Treadwell sends a positive message about acceptance to the community and the students, “Well the fact that she is part of the LGBT community and she’s our president I think is amazing. I think that’s so progressive and so awesome that our school has that representation. Also she’s so involved with the students like when I was in high school our principal was never as involved as Melinda is, so I really appreciate that about her.” Madison Olsen, a junior at KSC said Treadwell is “one hundred percent for the people and is confident that she will succeed as President. Along with Olsen, several others at the dance supported Treadwell and said she is the thing that Keene State needed in this time. “I’m totally excited, I was thrilled when she was named interim too because I worked with her when she was here previously so that was great and brings a
totally different energy than our previous administration,” Ferrell said. ‘So it’s really like there’s a renewed sense of optimism, its like inspiring, you feel good about her presence and her leadership and we needed that.” The dance came to an end at 10 p.m. and Treadwell was grateful for all who attended and said she looks forward to continuing her work with the students at Keene State, “I’m here for you, the only reason I’m interested I’m doing this work is to hear and make a difference for the students. So for me I wanted some opportunity for those students who wanted to be here, to thank them...I will do my very best to be the President that our students know.” Jack Hanson can be contacted at jhanson@kscequinox.com
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Keene State education students had the chance to talk to employers and school representatives from New Hampshire and New England school districts at the Education Career Fair. The fair was held on Tuesday, April 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Alumni Center. Peter Powers is pictured above talking to a representative about employment opportunities and a future as an educator.
Fish are your (only) friends
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Certain animals are not allowed in residence halls AUSTIN COOK
Equinox staff Certain types of animals are not allowed in dorms because dorms are sets of small single rooms, not individual houses and cause sanitary issues in the dorms according to the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life. Kent Drake-Deese said that service animals are allowed as well as fish, but that is all. “Fish are allowed because they are contained. They don’t get out or go anywhere. They can’t get out and swim down the hall or cause damage...There really isn’t enough space for the animal and students to live in a single dorm room,” he said, “Adding a pet to the tight living quarters could cause problems for roommates.” Drake-Deese also said that cleanliness is a big issue with pets and not everyone knows how to take care of an animal. There are issues with some pets infesting a room with fleas, with the storing the pet’s food and the disposal of pet waste. Not to mention that some students have allergies to different types of animals. Dorm rooms smell enough without pets, let alone
adding the odor of pet bedding and waste. Jake Dunkley, a sophomore and resident assistant at Keene State College, agreed with Drake-Deese, “I don’t think pets in the dorms is a good idea. There is just too much going on to worry about taking care of a pet.” Students do try to sneak pets into the dorms according to Drake-Deese. “Plenty of cats, not that many dogs as dogs are more difficult to hide, but plenty of cats are snuck into campus apartments. We have found hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and snakes. We even had someone sneak in a python,” he said. “Keene has never allowed animals. I don’t believe there is a school in the country that does. There could be some, but not that I know of any. For many of the same reasons, there are no visitations for animals either.” Some students still want animals but feel there should be either a process in place to allow pets or want a pet-friendly dorm. Frank Sprague, a senior at Keene State College said, “I think people should have pets, but there should be a process to approve it. It would be really bad if your roommates didn’t know you have a pet and you just show up with one.”
Andrew Nelson, a junior at Keene State College said, “I see nothing wrong with having animals. My friend had a gecko here and it didn’t bring any harm. I do think though a special dormitory with animals would be cool.” Drake-Deese said there is no intent on designating a dorm as pet-friendly, but if there was a strong enough desire to build one it would have to have the right concepts. He said, “It would have to be an apartment with direct outdoor access and bigger rooms. A college campus is not residential in a classical sense. If you built a building that was specifically designed as pet-friendly, then I suppose you could do it, but retrofitting that kind of program to an existing building that we have just wouldn’t work. It wouldn’t be manageable. It would be hellish from an administrative point of view.” Austin Cook can be contacted at acook@kscequinox.com
The Child Development Center (CDC) is an organization here on campus. The CDC serves children and families from both Keene State College and the greater Monadnock community, with children ranging from four months to four year olds. This organization has been around on campus for decades. Early Sprouts is partnered with the CDC and is a program to help young children understand nutrition and help them get excited about healthy options. Deirdre McPartlin is the director of the CDC, and she shared through email how the Early Sprouts program was created, “In 2005 Dr. Karrie Kalich, Dean of Sciences, Sustainability and Health, approached the Child Development Center with a nutrition program she designed based on theories of behavioral change. She partnered with the CDC staff to integrate early childhood education practices with the nutrition expertise to design the curriculum.” Children are offered an experience to work hands-on with food prep, like cutting, blending and mixing. Then they provide feedback. McPartlin said,“Early Sprouts is an evidenced based 24-week ‘seed-to-table’ gardening and nutrition curriculum and includes sensory exploration activities, cooking activities and family involvement activities. The activities are designed to engage children’s senses, foster an understanding of the food source and support healthy eating. The organic raised-bed gardens are on the playground, so children can interact with planting, growing and harvesting all within their natural environment.” Early Sprouts makes it a goal to teach kids the importance of healthy food and letting them try it, in turn forming their own opinions first hand. “The recipes were designed by a nutritionist and highlight a target vegetable each week. All recipes use ingredients that are low-sodium, low sugar, whole grains and healthy fats. The recipes are served as part of the weekly snack menu,” McPartlin said. These types of programs are helpful to kids even as they grow up, creating better meal choices. “The program promotes healthy habits when dietary habits are forming (during early childhood) and aims to create lifelong healthy habits,” McPartlin said. Feedback from both the children and their families have helped to promote the mission behind Early Sprouts. “Families [have reported] starting or increasing home gardens and seeing an increase in vegetable eating among the family. Children are engaged and are trying new foods, and have positive social experiences at snack and meal times,” McPartlin said. McPartlin also explained various positions, “We provide an internship in our preschool for practicum students from the Public Health-Nutrition program, as well as a volunteer position in our toddler room. The college students implement the curriculum, provide nutrition expertise and increase their understanding of early childhood development.” Anneliese Stevenson, the intern for the preschool classes aged three to five, shared, “The preschoolers help me prepare the snack and I talk to them about the nutritional values and provide nutritional education at a basic level. We talk about the taste textures and what they like to eat with their families. When they eat, they talk about how it tastes and if they would eat it again.” Early Sprouts tries to steer towards more cold things that the children can do. “The main goal is to have a nutrient-dense snack every day. I also think it provides nutritional education and gets them excited with being involved with cooking, which is really important for this age group,” Stevenson said. “The best tip and trick to do when you have picky eaters is to let them be involved, because once they have been involved they are more liking to try the snack [as] they made it themselves,” Stevenson said. She loves seeing them so happy and excited over vegetables and fruits, but never forces them to try. “They want to learn so badly and they ask so many questions, you do have to have the patience and child background as well,” Stevenson said. Stevenson works with kids in each class, and says this program is really helpful for where she is headed after college. Stevenson says she loves the environment this program gives. Jenna Salkovitz, the nutrition volunteer for Early Sprouts in the toddler classroom aged from one to three, walks through her weekly routine, “I prep everything first. They wake up from [naptime], then kids get ready with their cutting boards and safety knives. I walk them through what they’re cutting [as they are] trying it and describing it. Once they lose focus I start cooking everything, they like to watch, press buttons and [listen] to the sizzling noises.” Salkovitz is a nutrition major and started volunteering her first year, and has been loving working with the kids ever since. She cherishes the memories she can make with the kids and how eager and willing they are to learn. “I feel like they are all my children, I walk in and they know we are cooking today and they get really excited. You get so close to them and seeing them excited makes you excited,” Salkovitz said. In the future, Salkovitz hopes to see more/all schools and daycares incorporating Early Sprouts and other cooking options for that young age group. “You want to expose them to fruits and vegetables because that helps with healthy eating habits and makes them stick with it. They are more liking to try something when they see [us] eating it then their parents,” Salkovitz said. Early Sprouts tries to incorporate local and organic foods. Especially with the allergies of some kids. “The recipes are really good, I even make them at home and they are really easy,” Salkovitz said. Salkovitz’s final remarks were, “I think everyone should do it! Everyone there is really awesome. I think more people should apply to this organization because many don’t know about it here on campus.” Selena Legacy can be contacted at selena.legacy@ksc.keene.edu
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Female fighters ALYSSA WISNIEWSKI
Equinox Staff More and more women today are partaking in self-defense classes. On Saturday April 6, female Keene State College students were taught how to kick, punch and defend themselves by Steve Demasco. In the Madison Street lounge, women lined up in two rows and were given an introduction by Demasco. DeMasco is the founder and owner of Steve Demasco’s Shaolin Studios (SDCC) with several studios located across New England. He has two sons, Gianni who is currently a student at Keene State and Mike, an alumni of Keene. DeMasco had his family aid him instruct the class. “I love having them with me when I do things like this, it makes feel good to have them here,” said Demasco. Along with self-defense moves, the students also learned important life lessons during the hour class. “My goal was to make them aware of what's out there and what the dangers are,” said Demasco. After learning kicks and punches, the students got to try these moves on punching bags. After a few attempts, DeMasco tells to the girls to think of the bags as their ex-boyfriends which seem to make the students hit
the bag more powerfully. “When we walk into that room were all the same and everyone is treated the same, and in martial arts that's the only time that happens,” said DeMasco. “Everyone is equal and that's why I love what I do.” The class ended with smiles, laughter, and a lot of support. Madison Olsen, a junior at Keene State attended the event and thinks it was really worth it to go to the class, “I got out a lot of it, I didn't really know much about selfdefense. Even being here for only an hour, I already feel like I'm more prepared to be out there” she said. Olsen agreed that teaching self-defense is very important in today's age, “Today's world is kind of scary and we just need to be prepared.” She also said her favorite move to learn was the punch. Junior Emily Foy also participated in the class and found it very useful and interesting. “Everything he went over is definitely useful and very beneficial. I enjoyed every minute of it,” said Foy. “I think it is extremely beneficial for women to be able to defend themselves, I think everyone needs to learn the tool that they can to defend an unwanted encounter.” Alyssa Wisniewski can be contacted at awisniewski@kscequinox.com
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Steve Demasco, founder and headmaster of Steve Demasco’s Shaolin Studios (SDCC) held a free self defense course open to any female Keene State student on Saturday, April 6. Madison Olsen is seen above kicking a punching bag for one of the routines.
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Dr. Melinda Treadwell President of Keene State College
It is a true privilege to return to Keene State. It helps to bring history and deep personal experience with the magic of this institution. A true joy. I returned originally to serve as a faculty member in the department I received my bachelor’s degree. I returned to participate in educating the future safety and health professionals that I knew make an impact in their work as alumni. My goal was to
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Doing what I can to ensure that others have the opportunities that I did. I do not find it strange to work with people I used to look up to... I see it as a unique privilege. It makes me so humble to know that my responsibilities are to support and advance their dreams. What a privilege and obligation all at once.
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Willa Cather and her connection to the Monadnock Region
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Willa Cather in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. THERESA DERRY
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The photograph above is an image taken of Butler Court in the late 1950s. This was taken before Keene State College bought the land.
The home away from home THERESA DERRY
Time Capsule ediTor Since the 1967-1968 academic year, Butler Court has been a student residential neighborhood. For the past fifty-one years, Butler Court is where many students have lived and socialized. In fact, many students may call this neighborhood “their home away from home.” Fifty-seven years before Butler Court was occupied by students, my Italian ancestors settled on this street. In my perspective, these immigrants were the first to call Butler Court “their home away from home.” Shortly after the founding of Keene Normal School in 1909, my ancestors settled on the land that is now this campus. My great great grandparents, Carmine and Carmela Dintino, were the first of my ancestors to call Butler Court their new home. After their family settled in Keene in 1911, Carmine and Carmela resided at 76 Butler Court with three of their four children. Their
eldest child, Antoinette, came to the United States later with her husband and children. After arriving to America, Antoinette and her family settled at 92 Butler Court. In 1919, Carmine and Carmela joyously celebrated two of their other children’s marriages. Their son Fiore eventually settled at 60 Butler Court with his wife Annie, and their daughter Annina resided at 82 Butler Court with her husband Giovanni. This close knit community that my ancestors created was done intentionally. This section of Butler Court eventually became known as “Little Italy.” The Italian immigrant community in Keene at this time of the twentieth century congregated into a vibrant neighborhood. These immigrants decided to reside on this street for two specific reasons. The first reason was due to their agricultural practices. The rich farmland that was in this particular section of Keene allowed these Italians to keep practicing their livelihood, which was having abundant gardens.
The second reason that the Italian population settled on Butler Court was due to mobility. The first jobs that my ancestors had upon their arrival to Keene were working for the railroad and the Wilcox Comb Company. Both of these work sites were within walking distance from Butler Court, which was crucial as my ancestors were unable to drive. When I have the opportunity to walk down Butler Court, my mind swarms with the stories that family members have told me about the impact that this neighborhood had on their lives. I always try to “approximate” the locations of the houses where my ancestors once lived. Butler Court is more than just a dead end street, it is the place that my ancestors once called “their home away from home.” Theresa Derry can be contacted at tderry@kscequinox.com
A Keene Teachers College Legacy THERESA DERRY
Time Capsule ediTor As Keene State students and staff stroll onto campus, they are greeted by the archway at the beginning of Appian Way. On the pillars of this archway, the college’s motto, “Enter to learn, go forth to serve” is visible as a reminder for students to apply the skills they have learned to better our world after leaving this institution. As a student who has had immediate and extended family members graduate from this college, this motto serves as a reminder for me to follow in the footsteps of those who came before me. As I think of my family members who have applied this motto to their own lives, one particular family member stands out. My great uncle, William D. DiGiulio, enrolled at Keene Teachers College after serving overseas in the United States’ Army. He studied secondary education and history, as well as physical education. In addition to his studies, he contributed to the campus community through being involved with the Newman Center and the Alpha Pi Tau fraternity. He was also a student athlete who competed on the Basketball and Baseball teams. Upon
his graduation from Keene Teachers college in May 1959, William immediately began serving the Keene community. William began his teaching career at Keene Junior High School shortly after graduating from Keene Teachers’ College. As an educator, William utilized the training and skills that he received from Keene Teachers’ college to enrich the school environment for his students and colleagues. William served as a teacher and coach at Keene Junior High School for thirty-one years. Through using his various areas of expertise, he taught physical education, health and social studies. William was the kind of educator who was inclusive and who had the goal of helping each student reach their full potential. He is well-known for his creativity of teaching his physical education students swimming by bringing them to the local YMCA during instruction time. In addition to working for the Keene School District, William served the Keene community through other outlets. He was the head of the Keene Parks and Recreation summer lifeguards and swimming programs, a member of the Italian club and a referee for both the Keene High and Keene State Basketball
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William (Left) shaking hands with President Lloyd P. Young (Right).
teams. These were just a few of the ways in which he served his community. His college yearbook quote, “Man is a social animal…” indicates that he was a person who always thought about others before himself. Values that Keene State tries to bestow in their students are an appreciation for learning and service to others. When I
think of the college’s motto, I think of my great uncle. He truly embodied the college’s motto through his work as an educator and by serving the Keene community. Theresa Derry can be contacted at tderry@kscequinox.com
Willa Cather. An American literary writer who is well-known for her vivid portrayals of the pioneers. Cather’s portrayal of American life has been incorporated through historical novels and poetry. Through the use of an autobiographical framework, Cather has been able to provide her audience with an accurate portrayal of life on the American frontier. Cather was born in Black Creek, Virginia on December 7, 1873. In 1885, Cather and her family settled in Red Cloud, Nebraska. Cather’s relocation to Nebraska from her original Virginia homeland had an everlasting impact on her life. After settling in Nebraska, Cather quickly developed a passion for the Nebraska countryside. Cather’s fondness of the Nebraska prairie later became the inspiration for seven of her written works. Cather attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After completing her studies, Cather moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1896 to establish her career in journalism by writing for Home Monthly magazine. Cather published her first collection of poetry entitled April Twilights in 1903. In 1906, Cather relocated to New York City to work as an editor for McClure magazine. Out of Cather’s twenty published novels, My Antonia is one of her most famous. In My Antonia, Cather’s autobiographical framework comes to life as she uses her personal experiences to formulate a piece of historical fiction. The main character of this book, Jim, relocates to Nebraska from Virginia. Shortly after arriving to Nebraska, Jim is captivated by the beauty and establishes an intense relationship with the Nebraska frontier. In addition to the Nebraska landscape, Cather was also fond of the diverse immigrant cultures that resided on the Nebraska frontier. Cather illustrates her encounter with the various immigrant groups through Jim’s friendship that he has with his Bohemian neighbor, Antonia. In 1917, Cather traveled by train to Jaffrey, NH. She had come to visit her friend who was on vacation. She quickly grew fond of this small NH farm town. The nature and population of Jaffrey quickly reminded Cather of her home in Red Cloud, Nebraska. Cather stayed at the historic Shattuck Inn each time she visited Jaffrey. The Shattuck Inn was a place that Cather quickly grew fond of due to its nature and proximity to Mount Monadnock. In the anthology, Where the Mountain Stands Alone: Stories of Place in the Monadnock Region, an excerpt describes the impact of the Shattuck Inn on Cather’s life: She would return regularly to Jaffrey in the years that followed, always staying at the Shattuck Inn in the same small corner room tucked up under the eaves with a view of Mount Monadnock...Jaffrey’s woods and fields and mountain, so like her Virginia beginnings, offered her the same sense of security she had known in her earliest childhood... Cather’s fondness of this rural town made her want to stay in Jaffrey forever. What many of Cather’s readers do not know is that Cather’s gravesite is located at Old Burying Ground Cemetery in Jaffrey, NH. Theresa Derry can be contacted at tderry@kscequinox.com
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Thursday, April 11, 2019
No ordinary player
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First year Brigid Casey scores five goals and four assists against New England College (NEC) where the Owls won 18-3. This is their fourth win of the season with more potential goals from Casey in the future.
Casey scores 40 points in her first season on the lacrosse team IZZY HARRIS
Equinox Staff While the transition from playing a sport in high school to college can be difficult, Keene State College first-year Brigid Casey is already making the most of it. As of April 4, 2019, Casey has already scored a whopping 40 points for the team. This includes her 29 goals and 11 assists. “I’m happy about it. That’s not the only thing I’m focusing on this season. My goal isn’t to be the highest scorer on the team or in the league… I just want to win with my team and that’s all that matters,” said Casey. Keene State’s Women’s Head Lacrosse Coach Katie Clark said, “You don’t really know with freshman, how long it will take them to adjust and that kind of thing,
but she’s not your typical freshman.” Casey said that she has been playing lacrosse for 9 years. “It was the easiest transition ever from high school. All the girls here are so welcoming, and I wouldn’t want it any other way,” she said. “She has quick feet, good size, good strength to her, she can finish well. And I think now with her being here, she’s done a lot more than we thought she probably even would do which is nice. She really stepped up,” Clark noted. Looking forward, Casey said that some skills that she hopes to improve on are, “My stick skills, my feet skills, my shooting, [and] my defense.” Clark said that is not common to see a first-year score 29 goals in their first season. “She worked for it. We don’t set her up neces-
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in.” When reflecting on her time at KSC, O’Bryant said she found her best friends at the college and had the chance to win a championship with them. “I grew as leader, teammate, and as an athlete. KSC allowed me to flourish in so many ways that it’s hard to even explain how I feel. KSC allowed me to see my true potential and showed me the best version of myself.” Bryan Kolacz was a name to remember in KSC track and field. Kolacz was a national champion, earning the title of All American three times. He holds three school records in weight, discus, and hammer. As a firstyear, Kolacz was awarded LEC Rookie Field Athlete of the year in both outdoor and indoor track. He would also go on to be LEC Field Athlete of the Year his sophomore, junior, and senior year. Outdoors Kolacz was a four time conference champion in discus and the hammer. His hammer throw of 198’-1” still remains as an LEC championship record. Kolacz won the LEC outdoor championship in shot put his first, junior, and senior year. Kolacz did just as much indoor, being a four time LEC champion in shot put. He held a high status, earning All American honors in the hammer as a national champion (KSC Athletics). Matt Johnson started dominating as a lacrosse goalie early on, earning LEC Rookie of the Year his first year. Johnson was able to earn LEC Defensive Player of the Year his sophomore, junior, and senior year, as well as a four time All LEC First Team selection throughout his entire college career. With great performance, Johnson earned an Honorable Mention All American Honors from the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association his junior year. Johnson still holds the school records in saves with 699, save percentage, goals against average, and wins by a goalie with 46 (KSC Athletics). The 1983 men’s soccer team was the first ever KSC soccer team to qualify for the NCAA tournament. With a finishing record of 14-2-3, the Owls
sarily for it. It comes naturally to her… but I don’t think its her end all be all. She has an eye for the goal, she can finish well, she can see the gaps and she’s so strong that she can get in there,” Clark said. “She has a good control of the offense... but not in a cocky way, she is confident so she goes out there and plays hard like everyone else, but you can’t tell she’s a freshman.” Clark said. Clark added she is coaching Casey to be more versatile, “so that’s she’s not just scoring but feeding the ball as well.” Clark noted, “She’s already exceeded our expectations so it’s hard to put more goals on her plate. I hope she continues to grow, play, and enjoy it.” Emily Parker is a senior on the lacrosse team and said that Casey is confident.
scored 58 goals that season, only allowing 14 to get by them. The men’s soccer team was able to rally the entire season, leading them to the NCAA tournament, where they were ranked top ten in the final poll of the season. They were one of four teams in KSC history to finish with two losses or fewer (KSC Athletics). The KSC Interim Director of Athletics, Denisha Hendricks, said, “When I was just hearing about the things they accomplished while they were here... you have All Americans and conference champions and also All American academics. What an awesome representative of the college and just a great way to showcase the talent and the skill and the type of people they are.” Hendricks added that the council really looks to balance out the inductees from year to year, pulling each person from a different sport. “These folks are professionals in their own fields and they’ve achieved a lot of things, so you just think about the broad reach of the college because of its alumni.” Assistant AD for Sports Information Compliance & Operations, Abe Osheyack, said, “One of the interesting things about this group is that it is one of the first Hall of Fame classes that is primarily individuals from Keene State Colleges’ Division III era. We are now twenty-plus years into our history as a Division III school, and we are starting to see that be recognized in our Hall of Fame inductees. Osheyack added, “They are some of the best of the best in their respective sports and we look forward to welcoming them back on campus next fall.” The induction ceremony will take place on September 20, 2019 in the Mabel Brown Room. This ceremony will be a part of the college’s reunion ceremonies. Caroline Perry can be contacted at cperry@kscequinox.com
“I think that’s she’s very humble about how she plays. She doesn’t act like she gets all the points that she does. She just kind of does it, she doesn’t second guess herself at all,” Parker said. Parker noted, “Obviously her attack ability is insane, and she’s just so good all around as a player.” “She’s just really smart as a player and she just doesn’t really have to think about what she’s doing, she does it.… she has really good lacrosse IQ,” said Parker. “I’m so glad she’s on our team because I don’t think it’d be the same without her,” Parker concluded. Izzy Harris can be contacted at iharris@kscequinox.com
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Softball Vs. Southern Maine Sunday, April 14 @ 1 p.m. Baseball Vs. NEC Tuesday, April 16 @3:30 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse Vs. Plymouth State Wednesday, April 17 @4 p.m.
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Is turf worth it?
10 Man Revolution Fall to Columbus on the Road LUKE STERGIOU
Photo Editor The New England Revolution fell to the Columbus Crew for the second time this season, losing 1-0 in Columbus. Coming off a win against Minnesota United a week prior, New England had the confidence going into this game. However, having already lost to the Crew in the first home game of the 2019 season, there was still a little hesitation going into this game. New England started off the game with some promise, with defender Jalil Anibaba attempting a rocket of a volley in the 10th minute, only for it to be saved by Columbus goalkeeper Zack Steffen. Unfortunately for the Revolution, that seemed to be the team’s only real goal scoring chance, as the Columbus midfield and attack dominated for the rest of the half. The Crew’s first chance came in the 13th minute, when forward Federico Higuain made a fantastic run past the Revolution defense. Higuain barely got the shot off, only for it to be blocked by a last ditch effort by Revolution captain and defender Michael Mancienne. Another chance came for the Crew only a minute after when the home side was awarded a corner kick. The ball was sent in and winger Robinho got a head on it, nearly putting the ball past Revolution goalkeeper Cody Cropper. Robinho’s headed attempt hit the side netting. Columbus nearly drew first blood again when Crew defender Jonathan Mensah played a beautiful long range pass from the back and caught forward Gyasi Zardes on the run. It was cut short after a slide tackle from Jalil Anibaba stopped the effort. Columbus would score the only goal in the game after the team were awarded a free kick outside the box after Revolution forward Teal Bunbury committed a foul. Crew forward Federico Higuain stepped up to take it, delivering a curling effort into the 18 yard box. Crew defender Josh Williams headed it past Cody Cropper, making the score 1-0. The Revolution would continue to struggle in the second half. The Crew kept running through the defense and set pieces seemed to wear the team down. New England were nearly awarded a penalty after forward Juan Fernando Caicedo was brought down in the box, but the penalty was never called. The Revolution would have the worst of their struggles come in the 63rd minute after Michael Mancienne committed a horribly timed slide tackle challenge on Higuain, earning him an immediate red card and forcing the Revolution to play with 10 men. Although this was a tough loss and the team can’t seem to figure out how to break down the Crew, it wasn’t our worst defeat. The defense and our attack needs either fixing or improvements. Hopefully in the summer when Friedel brings in a new designated player, it will help the team perform better. But for now, these defensive and attacking woes seem to be going nowhere. Luke Stergiou can be contacted at lstergiou@kscequinox
KSC looks into a turf field for the future of mens baseball AUSTIN SMITH
Equinox Staff New Hampshire weather has given the baseball team the cold shoulder, turf could be its rebuttal. The random New Hampshire weather can wreak havoc on the ground, this can greatly affect the playing conditions for the baseball team. The baseball team has already had to move four games to a different location due to field conditions. Coach Ken Howe said, “It’s tough because of transportation, for one thing, we’re paying to rent vans.” Moving games to different venues is a job that involves many people. One of the people involved in the is Assistant Athletic Director Abe Osheyack. Osheyack said, “I work in concert with the coaches to reschedule the games.” The team has moved two games to Franklin Pierce in Ringe, and another two to Mansfield Connecticut. As a result of these changes, Keene State has had to pay for
transportation, umpires, and food for the players. The cost of changing venue’s can be expensive, Interim Athletic Director, Denisha Hendricks said, “It depends on where you’re changing it to, it could be as small as $400$500 or it could be as large as a couple thousand dollars. One possible solution to this would be to put in a turf field for the baseball and softball teams. This would reduce the amount of games that are either postponed or changed to a different venue. While this would help, it is also an expensive project. Hendricks said, “That’s easily a $750,000 project, could be a $1.5 million project.” The turf field could possibly be used for more than just the baseball and softball teams. They could be used for summer rentals while the students are on break, they could also be used for rec sports. Howe said, “The field can be used for rec sports, activities when we’re not out there.” The field could also help bring in money for the college through a variety of ways, Howe said, “We were able to go over to Franklin Pierce, with a cost, it’s a way
to bring money in.” Schools like Franklin Pierce are able to rent their field out when they are not using it. Although the baseball team has had to move four games to different fields and the softball team has not had to, this does not mean that they shouldn’t get a turf field as well. It would not be fair to give one team a turf field and not the other. If this were to happen the school would run into issues with Title IX. Title IX is a law that states that “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” According to Hendricks there has been no official proposal for a turf field. Hendricks did however say that a turf field is a “Priority capital projects plan for the athletics department.” Austin Smith can be contacted at asmith@kscequinox.com
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Support your owls Students should show KSC spirit and support athletic teams CAILLA PRISCO
SPortS Editor The best part about all sports teams are the same, the fans. No matter what team you root for, you will always find a bond with someone who cheers for the same team you do. At Keene State, everyone is an Owls fan and supporting our teams is very important. Owl Nation President Maria Aiello says that being an owl fan, “promotes Owl school spirit as well as the school athletics.” Owl Nation is an on campus club that supports KSC athletics and gets students involved with school activities and spirit, focusing on sports.
“Our club helps the athletic department in various ways such as providing giveaways at athletic events, promoting athletic events through social media, and assisting with halftime activities,” said Aiello. Owl Nation is the club behind the famous “Hooties Nocturnal Knockout” which is fun way for students to get involved with sports and win some prizes such has gift cards, mini fridges, and even televisions. “Hosting “pep rally” type events like Hootie’s Nocturnal Knockout, offering events specifically to honor the athletes like our event “We Appreciate OWL of You,” and in general encouraging the KSC
community to come out and support our athletes is what it’s all about!” said Aiello. School participation and spirit from students does more than people think. When athletes see fans in the stands they are proud to be playing for Keene State. Senior infielder Courtney Votto says fans at her softball games “pumps us up and shows that we have support from the school students.” “When fans come to our games it shows that the school not only supports men’s sports teams but also women’s teams. It’s nice to see people other than our family members see us play and see all the work we put into it,” said Votto. Being an Owl fan means to show up
and support your teams, Aiello says that “it can be more difficult to get to the fields which is understandable.” “For athletes, seeing the stands filled with fellow students is one of the best feelings in the world knowing they have full support from their student body,” said Aiello. Schedules for Owl athletics games can be found at keeneowls.com as well as on facebook Keene State Athletics. If you are unable to attend an event or game you can stream them, links are also found on keeneowls.com. Cailla Prisco can be contacted at cprisco@ksc.keene.edu
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KSC 83’ men’s soccer team’s first time to qualify for the NCAA tournament, ranked in the top 10. Won 14 games during the season. They were one of four teams to qualify for the NCCA tournament in KSC history
Four individuals and one team are inducted in the KSC Hall of Fame for excellence in athletics CAROLINE PERRY
Senior reporter Past success is being recognized once again at Keene State College, with four alumni athletes and one team earning a spot in the KSC Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame. The four alumni athletes include Jennifer Adams, Brittany O’Bryant, Bryan Kolacz, and Matt Johnson. The 1983 men’s soccer team will also be inducted alongside the four individuals. Each inductee was an accomplished athlete at KSC, all five inductees being national champions. Jennifer Adams graduated in 2008. She was a cross country and track and field champion, claiming the title of All-American ten times. Adams was also a two-
time national champion. Her distance medley relay team won the NCAA Division III national championship in 2006, during her sophomore year. In 2007 she won the New England Regional Cross Country meet. After, she was named New England Cross Country Runner of the Year and New England Regional Track and Field Athlete of the year. As a senior in 2008, she won the 5,000 meter national championship. Her overall times in the 5,000 meter race earned her a spot as one of the best in the nation. This title followed her into the indoor and outdoor NCAA Championships that season. Till this day, Adams still holds the school record in the 5,000 meter race, her time being 16:46.32. Adams led her team to four LEC championships in cross country and the LEC title in track and field. During her senior year she was awarded the title LEC Runner of the Year. She
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Bryan Kolacz class of ‘11 was a 3-time All-American in weight and throws
also earned Keene State’s Female Athlete of the Year award, finishing her college career on a high note (KSC Athletics). Brittany O’Bryant holds three school records in volleyball, those being KSC’s all time leader in kills (1,641) and attacks (4,221), as well as having the highest combined block total of 425. She also holds the second best in solo blocks with 211 and block assists with 214. During her sophomore year in 2006, she earned Second Team All-LEC. As a junior, O’Bryant was able to earn First Team All Conference honors, being awarded that title again during her senior year. Her junior year her team finished undefeated through the LEC conference, which earned them the title of LEC regular season champions. During her senior year in 2008, they made it to their first LEC tournament championship. They
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Brittany O’Bryant ‘08 is the all-team leader in attacks and kills. Lead her team to the NCCA tournament for the first time in KSC history
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Matt Johnson class of ‘08 had the highest save percentage in KSC history.
won their second consecutive LEC regular season crown and defeated Western Connecticut State, moving them to the semifinals. After winning against UMass Boston, they made history and were sent to the NCAA tournament for the first time in KSC volleyball history. O’Bryant rallied the team into a record-setting season, making her one of the best in KSC volleyball (KSC Athletics). O’Bryant said, “Honestly it feels so surreal. I remember going to a Hall of Fame dinner when I was attending KSC and watching the inductees giving their speeches. I never thought in a million years that could be me. I was so excited when my coach called to tell me the news. At first I was in shock and it still hasn’t sunk
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Jennifer Adams class of ‘08 was named ten time All-American, including the award of KSC female athlete of the year.
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