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KSC faculty honored

by Union Leader MACKENZIE CLARKE

Equinox Staff A congratulations is in order for three members of Keene State have been selected by the Union Leader for the “40 Under Forty” Program.

Laura Mielke, Rich Grogan and Emily Porschitz have been recognized for their hard work and dedication to the community and KSC. The 40 Under Forty Program acknowledges New Hampshire’s wisest, most diligent motivators who are accomplished

Laura Mielke Laura Mielke is the assistant director for the Upward Bound Program. The program is designed to help low-income students earn a high school degree and move forward to higher education. Funded by the Department of Education, the Upward Bound Program helps many students that college, according to Mielke. With the original plan of becoming a high school guidance counselor, Mielke said she found a passion for helping others through the Aspire Program during her years at KSC. Mielke works with Upward Bound students by exposing them to college campuses, helping them spheres. “We help them with some of the barriers their parents haven’t been through,” Mielke said. She said guiding students through homework and applications assists in the transition between high school and college.

“It’s rewarding to help students realize that graduating high school or going to college is a possibility for them,” Mielke said.

She mentioned her favorite part of working with students is their energy and motivation towards higher education.

Her accomplishments only continue, as Mielke is the president and webmaster of the New Hampshire Educational Opportunity Association, a statewide professional development organization for educational programs to advocate for students on a national level. Mielke said the association helps keep members up-to-date on new techniques and ideas to help better the education of students in New Hampshire. ness classes at KSC. As for future plans, Mielke said she will always be working to help students achieve their goals.

Rich Grogan is the regional manager of Keene Small Business

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Campus open during snowstorm BETHANY RICCARDI

person endangering my peers and making me trudge through a foot of snow or walk in the road because the sidewalks aren’t clear surrounding campus.”

The Keene State College campus remained open Monday, Another KSC member wrote a letter Monday in response Feb. 9, 2015, during a snowstorm which produced over a foot to the college campus not being closed. Journalism profesof snow. With more than 90 class cancellations posted on the sor Marianne Salcetti sent an email to President Huot that KSC website, keene.edu, and nearly 450 cancellations in New stated, “As of a few minutes ago, nearly 600 cancellations were Hampshire according to WMUR, some KSC students were reported on WMUR’s website for today. To not cancel classes still expected to make class on time. today and go to curtailed operations is just not safe for anyone.

“You have to walk on the streets a lot because the sidewalks aren’t plowed, and you have to make sure the cars stop before have to take vacation days because they cannot travel or their you cross because some of them are sliding. I thought I could young children have had school cancelled. What are they supcross and I couldn’t because their cars wouldn’t stop,” KSC stu- posed to do? Travel on unsafe roads with small children and dent Jennifer Ambrosini said, describing her walk to campus Monday morning. Once she arrived she said it was pretty dif- to risk coming in just to get paid, while others have to use their own vacation time, which is an unfair punishment.” clean up campus while students were walking everywhere.

Her email continued, “We do have commuter students, In addition, she said there was at least a handful of students many roads have not even been plowed yet. What of untenmissing from her class. ured faculty who may feel pressured to hold class because to However, in any weather, campus can expect to see the KSC Grounds crew working on cleaning up campus. Director of Physical Plant and Grounds Bud Winsor said his crew started cleanup at 5 a.m. Even then, he said he got a few calls Monday morning because people were having issues trying

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reported that there was 14 inches in Winchester, south of Keene, at 10 a.m. With campus still open, Monday’s cleanup went a lot slower than usual. He said his crew can truly get a lot done when the lots are empty and there aren’t many people on Appian Way. “There was a lot of snow, but the storm was of a very long duration, so it was we sort of had a lot of snow dumped in a short period of time with high winds. This one was snow of light intensity for a long period of time . . . It’s always miserable to walk around during the snow — you know how it is, but at the same time it wasn’t a huge, blizzardlike storm. So, I guess in that respect, I think we worked around people [on campus] okay,” Winsor said.

Ambrosini wrote a letter

KSC Senior Sean Crater expressed his concern for having to attend class during the storm as well, and said he sent KSC President Anne Huot an email which stated, “With the past two snowstorms, I’ve noticed that there was a sluggish decision made for the safety of the students that don’t live on campus. Over 1/4 of the students that attend Keene State College are commuters. If the roads aren’t clear (which they haven’t been on these two past storms), you’re endangering their lives. I’m asking you to consider the a snow day vs. a lawsuit from a fatality caused by negligence. I met you seemed to have the student body’s best interest in mind. Please take consideration to when we have a foot of snow overnight because the Keene [Pulic Works Department] isn’t large enough to cover the ground they need to. I may be entirely wrong emailing you, maybe you aren’t the one there is going to be curtailed operations, but I’d love it if you could direct me to the

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to keep the College open and classes in session during those times. Be assured that I have read every message and listened to every voicemail. These decisions are never easy nor are they ever made lightly or without full consideration of the many factors that enter into them. Let’s discuss a few. Our primary responsibility at all times is to provide our students with a high-quality educational experience, characterized by clear expectations, ongoing engagement in their learning,

close the campus every time it snows, a situation which will continue to happen given our geographic location. Each class held accounts for a proportion of the educational experience and a semester is only 15 short weeks. Unlike local schools we do not build snow days into our calendar. The decision to curtail operations or not is the result of thoughtful input from numerous sources and safety is given serious consideration within the context of our - MARIANNE SALCETTI primary responsibility to JOURNALISM PROFESSOR provide continuity to our core mission.”

It continued, “We go with the best information we have at the time inclusive of road conditions, predicted path and impact of the storm, and our ability to keep pace with the storm on campus. The three most recent storms, including Monday’s storm, have not met the predictions that were available at the time the decision was made. In any weather-related announcement that goes out, the College takes great care to inform employees and students that they should use caution and common sense when deciding to travel to campus. We also allow students to use a weatherrelated absence as an excused absence.

No one should ever take a risk they deem unreasonable to come to work or attend a class. I realize that the recent bad weather, and the fact the College has remained open, has caused a great deal of consternation among employees and students alike. Importantly, it gives us an opportunity to agree on a set of parameters in the event of closing the campus or curtailing operations that takes into consideration the fact that we are a residential campus with a commitment to ensuring the integrity of the educational experience.” ing she is forming a small task force to make recommendations on what

...staying open divides our community — staff people who have to take vacation days because they cannot travel or their young children have had school cancelled. What are they supposed to do?

felt about having to attend class on Monday. She said she wrote “about how it’s kind of ridiculous how our president isn’t looking out for the safety of her students, or her faculty or anything and how a lot of students are walking to school on the

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Not closing divides this community — by job status, by position etc. This is not a safe policy — no matter how many lawyers might have vetted the use your own judgment response we received this morning. Please consider closing and not punishing people, which is how this looks right now.”

Even though campus was still open and classes were taking place, there was an announcement sent out at 4 p.m. stating, “Due to weather and road conditions the KSC Shuttle will not be running as normally scheduled tonight, Monday 02/09/2015.”

President Huot was contacted for comment but did not respond before The Equinox’s production deadline. However, Tuesday morning Executive Associate Susie Ericson-West sent an email out to colleagues with a message from the president.

Huot’s message read, “Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to contact me over the past two weeks regarding

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CAMPUS Students planning to live off campus SAFETY report log

must attend orientation program

Week of: Feb. 2 Tuesday, Feb. 3 5:51 p.m. Monadnock Hall: RA called and reported burnt food in the kitchen.

11:40 p.m. Holloway Hall: Campus Safety assisting KPD in investigating odor coming from residents room.

Wednesday, Feb. 4 12:01 p.m. Carle Hall: Student reporting that someone broke an outside window.

4:22 p.m. Spaulding Lot: Motor vehicle accident - hit and run.

11:40 p.m. Randall Hall: Resident called to report that her roommate was not feeling well. Officers transporting her to CMC. Thursday, Feb 5 3:47 a.m. Holloway Hall: Student feeling sick, called taxi but they can’t pick her up until 8 a.m. Student said she is running a fever.

Friday, Feb. 6 11:23 a.m. Science Center: Female student feeling ill/ lightheaded in the hallway on the second floor.

2:47 p.m. Elliot Hall: Male with an allergic reaction.

10:02 p.m. Holloway Hall: Student may have and allergic reaction to an insect bite.

Saturday, Feb. 7 10:16 a.m. Monadnock Hall: Campus Safety at the building for a sick female student. Keene Fire Department is coming to check on the female.

1:40 p.m. Spaulding Gym: Female reporting her bag was stolen from the gym.

4:35 p.m. Young Student Center: Staff reporting an older female had fallen and hurt her ankle. Keene Fire Department came.

Sunday, Feb. 8 10:45 a.m. Pondside 2: Campus Safety Officer at the residential hall for a noise complaint in the morning.

1:39 p.m. Pondside 3: Officer had a driver move their vehicle from a restricted parking area.

4:36 p.m. Mason Library: Library Staff called to say that two people were arguing on the second floor.

8:47 p.m. Pondside 1: RA called and reported alarm was set off because of burnt food.

11:43 p.m. One Butler Court Residential Hall: Bat flying around in the residential hall.

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On the left is the TDS Center on campus. The right side, across Winchester Street, shows off-campus housing.

The 75-minute program will be split into four sections SAVANNA BALKUN

be students that come and participate in the program maybe

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around the Pumpkin Festival brought to light even more, so even if they come in the door unwillingly, will leave with for us, we want to be sure that students are educated about useful information. Our planning team is working really a required orientation program in order for upperclassmen to hard to make sure that hour or so is really useful to people.” contributed to a degree, but I think we were heading in that - direction anyways.” ishment for students who do not attend the required meeting.

Landlord of Keene Cribs Trevor Grauer commented on the program and said he thought it was a great idea. He said tion program this upcoming spring. The program is being put and the more information they receive the more prepared ties and deal with your own house owner and deal with your Grauer said that even though dorm living is a sense of freesections: tenant and landlord responsibilities, information own problems at that point,” Anthony said. about city codes, law and city ordinance and the student conduct system. said he fully supports the initiative and that students should There are four classes being held this spring: March 10 at 6:30 p.m., March 22 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and April 8 at 6:30 there will be a range of feelings about it. I think it is likely -

Both students, Anthony and Hahne, said that the required program is being put on due to the events that occurred in the college neighborhoods on Pumpkin Fest.

Savanna Balkun can be contacted at sbalkun@keene-equinox.com

KSC connects internationally through Spring Study Away Fair JESSE REYNOLDS

an enriching experience and she especially enjoys all the history in the area.

Equinox Staff The student center was lined with tables annual Spring Study Away Fair.

KSC Senior Study Away Advisor Tim Francis said the bi-annual Study Away Fairs are vital ways to reach out to students and address any questions or concerns about studying abroad. He said the Fall Study Away Fair generally gets more attention and a larger turnout because it is set up directly on Appian Way, as opposed to being in the student center.

“The spring fair is always not as busy, but in the fall we set up a under a tent in front of the student center and we get twice the amount of students,” Francis said. He said despite the low turnout the fair was still successful in engaging with students.

“If you look at all the tables, there are a few students who have signed up for infor-

Stahl is studying at KSC through the National Student Exchange program, which Francis explained is a nationwide program “The National Student Exchange allows students to spend a semester at another approved college in the U.S. for the same tuition rate they would pay here at KSC,” he said. Francis also said that many of the International Study Away programs cost about the same as a semester at KSC. Francis said he would encourage all KSC students to take advantage of the opportunity to study away and travel while they are still in school because it may be harder to do once they have graduated.

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Global Education Office representatives talk about studying away with students.

massive turnout I still think these fairs are important to have,” he said.

KSC students who have already studied away were eager to share their experiences with other students.

Senior Amelia Good said studying away is so much more than an educational experience.

gets expensive, so do it now.”

- everybody to study abroad.

Francis said the Global Education Office is Students volunteering at the fair were not always happy to answer questions and help stucultures, meet people from all over the world only KSC students who had studied away, dents plan to study away. Their office can be and make relationships and connections that but also students from other colleges studyfound on the third floor of Elliot Hall. are just great to have.” Good attended the ing at KSC. Laura Stahl is spending a semesUniversity of Wollongong in Australia for ter in Keene, but she originally comes from Jesse Reynolds can be contacted a semester and said she would encourage Alaska. Stahl said studying at KSC has been at jreynolds@keene-equinox.com

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Community hosts open discussion about homelessness in Keene SKYLER FRAZER

News editor dred Nights, Inc. homeless shelter hosted a community discussion about homelessness in Keene on Thurs. Feb. 5 at the Keene Public Library.

The group of experts and citizens met on the lower level of the library to discuss issues the homeless face as well as some of the different services in Keene for them.

“Is it possible to try and turn Dennis Calcutt asked, one of many tens, a group that aims to solve real world problems with communitybased organizing and discussion.

According to their website, New is to create a network of engaged that can share their experiences and resources for getting ‘unstuck’ and solving public problems.”

Last year the group facilitated a community discussion in Keene about substance abuse.

The group went on to discuss some of the problems with the organization of care facilities designed to help the homeless. Keene Fire it is to get help for someone.

“You’d think that we have the technology that in twenty-four hours you could make things Other community members also expressed problems they’ve had with “connecting all the dots,” as one community member put it.

The group agreed that often it’s hard to organize communication between food kitchens, shelters and government provided care.

Another problem faced by those Homeless man holding a sign on a street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as homelessness is an issue in many places. who help the homeless are county allow me to help them, by referring face,” Bell said. how Utah helps their homeless ter immediately, and those who you guidelines on who to help. Accordthem back to their town.”

According to the numbers, it is a couldn’t drag into a shelter on the Keene simply can’t be respon- national problem. he put it. coldest night,” one Keene resident Services in the City of Keene, if sible for other regions homeless The most recent report by the Utah will continue to house added. someone from Winchester came according to Sayre. Ryan Bell, a - the homeless until they eventually “Retrain the brain” is a philosto a Keene facility for help or treatveteran who works with the home- lessness estimated 610,042 people adopt that lifestyle. Some home- ophy Bell has adopted in helping ment, they would often be turned less, said the homelessness problem (as of 2013) were homeless in the less actually prefer living home- the homeless. Bell said he tries to away. Keene can’t be responsible for reaches further than Keene.

United States. 92,593 people were less rather than in an apartment or change the mindset of these indithe homeless of other parts of the “I don’t think this is regional, I considered chronically homeless as house. viduals, some who choose homestate. Sayre said, “Our guidelines think it’s a national problem we individuals. Bell went on to praise “There are those who seek shel- less living over other options.

Inclement weather policy found on the KSC website (http://www.keene.edu/ administration/policy/detail/weather)

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Development Center, a federal and statefunded program that helps with the growth of small businesses. Grogan describes his work as management consulting. SBDC helps advise by working one-on-one with

to weather concerns during regular operations: If an employee makes the decision not the college’s collective and individual to come to work during normal operations responsibilities are to the education of the because of weather-related concerns, he or students, how best to ensure continuity in - she must use earned time or vacation leave all operation of the college when having to close or curtail operations because of the without pay. weather. the decision to his or her supervisor. If sending students a similiar email as well. the College moves to curtailed operations -

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or less, according to Grogan.

Grogan helps existing businesses with he works closely with start-up businesses target market.

By working for and studying many small businesses, Grogan said he recognized some of the problems they had and wanted

to travel to work in horrible weather conditions and that it saddens her that they time or vacation time to cover the period have to use their personal vacation time curtailed operations, and the remaining who asked to keep their names withheld, scheduled work hours” will receive reguconcerns about lar pay.

Winsor said campus was not up to the inclement weather policy and whether the ground crew’s standards on Monday, the administration might be considering but it was passable and completely back the policy before canceling school. to normal the following day. To help the administration considers manipulating cleanup, Winsor said Wednesday morning, Feb. 11 starting at 2 a.m. grounds crew hired two triaxle dump trucks and are campus.

Faculty receive payment by salary and going to start working on the big snow piles throughout campus. receive pay hourly.

If operations are curtailed after the stay home due to treacherous weather, they are forced to use earned time or a vacation day to cover the absence.

that he misses the tactical, hands-on work of the business frontline but enjoys the feedback he receives. “I need to make sure things I’m teaching actually work,” Grogan said. According to Grogan, if some of his problem.

Grogan also provides services to the community of Keene through the Community Outreach Function and by work-

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encourages small business owners to be always thinking of the next step in this ness, you can’t take any of your customers for granted,” Grogan said.

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“Do you work at Dicks? ‘Cause you’re sporting the goods.”

“Are you religious? ‘Cause you’re the answer to all my prayers.”

“Good thing I got my library card because I’m checking you out.”

“It’s a pretty fragile line between people today that are making it, and people today that aren’t making it,” anybody. Because if you do, there will be a much bigger issue.”

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“I’ve always worked hard and trusted my nization Porschitz started with a colleague instincts when it was time to do something to help college-aged students and graduates throughout the country customize plans for their futures. The organization also helps the road he would like to run an organi- students with career development, interzation in a leadership position. “I want my viewing and networking skills, according to chance to really shape policy for an entire Porschitz. Adding to her list of accomplishorganization,” he said. As for his work with ments, Porschitz is the current treasurer for SBDC, Grogan said he hopes to continue to Keene Young Professionals: an organization that provides a venue for people ages 21-40 resource for the community. that want to connect with others in the area.

Social, community service and education events are held as a way to connect with friends and peers on a social and profesEmily Porschitz has been working with sional level. students at KSC by developing strong relaPorschitz said she also decided to get tionships with trust, resulting in good involved with the Monadnock Family Busiconversation both in and out of the classness Summit after seeing many of her sturoom. She teaches management and orgadents prepare for the handing-down of a nizational studies on campus and said she family business. “It’s a really up-incombelieves organizations are our most powing area of management research,” she erful tools as human beings. “That ability said. Porschitz said the organization is a to come together to form, create and grow way to help family-owned businesses work together and build their companies in a way Porschitz said. She said getting students to that honors their families. think critically about management will help Porschitz has a lot on her plate, but said them understand what kind of organizashe believes her life has a good balance. “It tions they want to create. helps that I live in Keene, it’s an easy commute and everything is right here,” she for teaching while she was studying to get said. As for future plans, Porschitz said she her Master’s in Business Administration wants to continue the work she loves doing. at Plymouth State University. “I realized I According to the Union Leader, a reception wanted to focus more on an academic career will be held in March to celebrate the work and teaching management skills,” she said. of all 40 Under Forty recipients.

Porschitz also said she still has a passion for the practice of management and tries to stay MacKenzie Clarke can be contacted at involved with local organizations. mclarke@keene-equinox.com Launching U is a career-coaching orga-

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Unreported sexual assaults need to be addressed On college campuses all over the globe, sexual to get a chance to reveal the truth about what hapassaults are going unreported. According to an pened to them during their stay at a place they pay thousands of dollars to receive an education.

Silence, Addressing Sexual Assault on Campus,” The Equinox also believes that a large com"The federal Clery Act requires U.S. colleges to doc- ponent of the problem is that many people don't ument and disclose all sexual assaults that occur have a clear understanding of what is considered on their campuses annually, universities can only sexual abuse. tabulate reported incidents; and sexual assaults According to an article on Feministing.com, often go unreported." research conducted by a law professor at the UniThe Equinox would like to argue that domestic versity of Kansas looking at reports of sexual violence is a seriously evident issue going on not assaults at 31 colleges showed interesting results. only at Keene State College, but also at colleges all The article suggested, “The reported numbers over the nation. It deserves more attention. Statis- of sexual assaults increased by approximately tics regarding sexual assault on college campuses 44 percent on average from previously reported need to be more easily accessible for students to levels.” reach.

“After the audits ended, the reported number of Not only should these numbers be more con- sexual assaults in following years dropped to preaudit levels, evidence that some schools provided also work harder at making them more accurate, a more accurate picture of sexual assaults on giving potential students a clear understanding campus only when they were under federal scruof the environment they may be entering. Accord- tiny, the study concluded,” the article continued. ing to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National NetColleges need to act upon issues of sexual work, "It's estimated that between one-quarter under the thumb of strict federal scrutiny. The heiassault, but fewer than half of victims ever report nous behavior from colleges is completely unacceptable. of people refusing to come forth with what hapIf they can get away with ignoring these issues, pened to them? that is what many colleges attempt to do. There is The Equinox believes that we as a college evidence in these articles that this type of corruption is taking place. Colleges and universities need to step up and start taking the safety of their stuadministrators need to work in collaboration to dent body more seriously. They need to recognize create a place where students feel comfortable safety as a top priority over money.

Unfortunately, many colleges and universities have the mentality of a business and try to avoid negative publicity at all costs, even to the extent of covering up some cases of rape and sexual assault.

Students should not feel that their lives are in danger just for reporting a serious crime that was committed against them. interesting attempt at what could help alleviate the serious issue schools have with underreported rape, "Every federally funded college or university should be required to conduct exit surveys of their departing seniors to determine how many were sexually assaulted during their four-year stay and then these results should be published." where students have a comfortable outlet for them

about what exactly sexual violence is, no matter how little, or how big the deal may seem to be.

Ultimately, people all over need to band together and take responsibility for what is happening on our campuses. help and to report what is going on. quences for their actions and realize that in no way, shape or form is sexual violence ever acceptable.

Colleges need to stop acting as businesses, stop the nonsense and stop trying to cover up instances of rape in order to avoid having a bad reputation.

They need to step up and take ownership of what is going on and instead of sweeping the issues under the rug. They need to bring them to light and seek out a solution to the madness.

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Student crutches on with help of strangers acts of kindness ARLINE VOTRUBA

Equinox Staff (slush and ice) that comes with every New England winter, comes complication and injury. uary came as a result of a surgery I had during break, I was not a lone ranger struggling across campus via crutches. By the end other students using crutches to get around.

“I feel your pain,” a fellow crutcher had said as we passed one another at a slow pace.

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riorating morale.

Fortunately, the recovery from my surgery taught me two important things.

First, I learned that people are compassionate to those who are struggling physically.

And second, I learned that I have taken for granted the luxury of having two working feet. One Saturday morning, just after the semester began, I had to drive back home early in the morning.

Not so luckily for me, the cloud gods decided to throw some snow at me as I waited for a shuttle that never came.

Attempting to call my brother for a ride was close to hopeless, as his attempted phone call to answer ratio stands at about ten to one.

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Regardless, I was trying not to lose my

To all those who helped me out, thank my body. you. Know that your acts of kindness have

you need a ride?”

I never saw the student before but I was

junior at Bentley University in Massachusetts — he didn’t even go to Keene. rides from strangers, this boy was simply being a good citizen and helping out the girl standing alone outside on crutches.

People are kind by nature.

Sometimes other things get in the way and can alter their motives, but during my recovery far more people have reached out to me than I could have ever imagined.

we remember how good we once had it. or her some help.

I promise you that the 60 seconds of help on your part will be remembered and appreciated for a lot longer than the minute of your time.

On another note, recognize the glory of rant of the fact that we are so very lucky.

My surgery led to a long recovery period where I was not to put any weight on my left foot.

This enhanced my enthusiasm for my right foot, along with a greater appreciation for working hands and every other part of

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I also encourage all able-bodied human gers and toes, their eyes and ears, their legs and their arms, because we forget how valuable it is to be able to simply walk from point A to point B or to have the ability to do really anything just because of the good fortune of having a working body.

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Money overrides safety during wintery blizzards SABRINA LAPOINTE

opinionS Editor Over the past few weeks New Englanders have been experiencing extreme snow accumulations, making for some harsh driving conditions. Heavy snowfall has made for slushy and dangerous roadways.

While many students get lucky and are often treated to snow days, many people who have other jobs are told that they need to get to work regardless of the weather.

Some areas of New England were said to have recorded snow totals reaching up to 30 inches according to accuweather.com. No matter how good the snow tires, that is some difDespite these concerning and dangerous storms, many employees were still asked to come into work.

In some professions, there is simply These types of exceptions are for etc. Anybody who deals with life or death situations on a daily basis must be ready to be on call at all times — there is no question there.

However, is it absolutely dire that all retail stores and restaurants be open during these wintery disasters? Places of recreation are where people go in times of leisure and fun. It is not a life or death situation if someone does not get to buy the latest pair of wedges at their favorite store in the middle of a blizzard.

Unfortunately, there are not clear laws in place protecting employees from traveling in unsafe conditions.

According to an article on Small Business, "Unless an employer agrees that the weather is too bad for the employee to attempt the workplace."

Simply put, if a business decides to remain open during a storm, employees can be terminated if they fail to show up for work. I strongly believe this is unfair to the employees.

Of course people should be responsible in the workplace and do everything in their power to show up to work. However, for some, get-

little business.

Again, unless you work as an emergency responder or you operate a snow plow, your job is probably not that important during these times. If getting to work on time than for others. Not every employee for your shift at the local McDonlives close by, not every employee ald's requires you to risk your life on unplowed roads in a car that is most reliable car. It is not fair to hold not safe in the snow, your employer everyone to the same standards and should rethink his or her decision to expect them to show up to work on a day that will more than likely get

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have been various deaths resulting from the recent snowstorms that struck the Northeast and other parts of the United States.

An article on Reuters stated, “In the Boston suburb of Weymouth, a snow plow struck a woman, iden-

to explain another death associated with the snow, “The death of a dining hall worker at the University of Connecticut who spent overnight storm duty in a dormitory dining room also was linked to the weather.”

It is plain and simple, we would walked through the parking lot of not have these kinds of snowher condominium complex, killing related deaths if more people were her, police said.” encouraged to stay home in times The same article proceeded of inclement weather. The loss of a

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Super Bowl commercials transition from sexual to somber TAYLOR HOWE

Tim Calkins, a marketing professor at Kellogg School of Management at Northeastern University, proposed another Super Bowl Sunday is an American possible reason why the Super Bowl comtradition in which people come together mercials made the transition from proto watch some American football accom- vocative to depressing. He stated, “The panied by expensive, sexually explicit, humorous and over-the-top commer- the country. Maybe in the country today cials — but not this year. Fans may have gotten the entertaining football game more pensive.” they wanted but for most, the commerI disagree with Calkins. I believe what cials more than fell short.

America wants is not portrayed in what This year, advertisers were trying the advertisers choose to market because to send deeper, more meaningful mes- the marketing strategy most companies sages and almost none of them elicited had this year was not popular among a lighthearted laugh. I believe the Super viewers, as is evident on nearly every Bowl commercials went in the completely social media site. Instead, the marketing wrong direction than the upbeat atmo- teams should have taken a more posisphere America is used to. tive approach to their advertisements.

If you watched the Super Bowl, you’re This way, America would be able to have among the over 110 million others Amer- a good time watching the commercials. icans who tuned in. Advertisers were Instead, companies focused on getting most certainly taking advantage of the rid of the sexy and went for the complete number of eyes that would be watching opposite: depressing. It is possible to have and all had the same idea — to pull at the a PG commercial and still elicit a laugh heart strings of viewers and send a more from viewers. meaningful message than they have in One viewer, Jon Early from New York, the past, but this wasn’t exactly what said, “It's a shame there aren't any comAmerica wanted. mercials for antidepressants, because For a thirty second commercial, com- these commercials make me want some. panies paid an average of $4.5 million, Football is supposed to be an escape.” according to AOL’s Mae Anderson. Com- Nationwide was the most criticized for their more than somber commercial to with sad puppies, cyberbullying preven- bring awareness to preventable childtion, preventable childhood deaths and hood deaths. It featured a young boy domestic abuse awareness. It’s evident naming everything he was never going that advertisers understood that most of to do because he was dead. Childhood America was sick of seeing the stereo- deaths can make for awkward party typical Super Bowl commercial with an conversation. It just isn’t something that Americans associate with the Super Bowl, However, they still didn’t reach what which is partially to blame for the strong the viewers wanted, which was to have negative reaction Nationwide and many a good time. others received.

Although some advertisers such as Many complained Nationwide’s comAlways, Coca-Cola and McDonald’s mercial was not family-friendly and went mixed their socially-conscious messages over the top with the message. Viewers with a positive tone, the ones that took let their opinions be heard across social more somber tones seemed to be a nation- media outlets. The outcry against Nationwide buzz-kill. wide’s commercial in particular was so

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life due to snow can be avoided if relationships with others and how people can just remain in the safety we treat those around us. Heavy snowfalls and wintery mixes are until the snow at least slows down. inevitable here in the harsh winters To me, you cannot put a dollar sign of New England, but that doesn’t in front of a person’s life. If allowing mean we shouldn’t take rational an employee to stay home that day precautionary measures when it causes you to lose business, then comes to sparing someone’s life. lose business. After all, is life really about pooling in the most money Sabrina Lapointe can be possible? contacted at We should focus more on our slapointe@keene-equinox.com

strong that Nationwide issued a statement late Sunday night after the Super Bowl. It stated, “The sole purpose of this message was to start a conversation, not sell insurance. We want to build awareness of an issue that is near and dear to all of us — the safety and well being of our children.”

Without considering the negative reactions from viewers, Nationwide accomplished their marketing goals. Their commercial is probably the most talked about out of all the advertisements aired that Sunday night. Whether the message was inappropriate for the setting or not, Nationwide got people to pay attention to their ad, to talk about it, to visit their website and to remember the company the commercial was for.

All of the companies that took on a somber tone this year, including Nationwide, may have been wanting to send a message, but during the Super Bowl, when viewers are anticipating a lighthearted mood from their televisions, may not be the right time. I do not believe advertisers should return to their stereotypical sexualized marketing techniques for Super Bowl commercials, but it is possible for them to be entertaining, witty and positive while still sending a message.

By halftime, viewers were practically begging for more funny commercials which were virtually nonexistent during the Sunday game. If companies want to get their money’s worth for their Super Bowl advertisements next year, then they need to learn from this year’s poorly rated commercials and listen to what the viewers want, which is a good time, lighthearted commercials and a positive experience while watching the big game. It doesn’t have to be sexy or serious — there is a happy medium somewhere. We just Taylor Howe can be contacted at thowe@keene-equinox.com

Pride runs deep for New England sports fans

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days where you were proud to say you're from New England. It is about the experience overall.

The United States of America is an amazSince I can remember I have heard the ing and beautiful place. Having travelled to name Tom Brady, the kid who was drafted in multiple regions of the country, I can say that 2000. For many of us it has been a household New England is the best. I would even dare name since we were little — I was only eight say the best place on earth, because I know no matter where I go I will always want to There are many like me who look up to come back. these players as idols. It is a sport and everyThis has happened multiple times when one knows it, but us die-hard fans will never I have left the country. People defend their view it as just a game. homes no matter what, but the culture, people New England fans have been spoiled in and venues make this area great. the last decade.

I grew up in Nashua, a southern city in With the New England Patriots winning New Hampshire right on the border of Mas- four Super Bowls, the Boston Red Sox winsachusetts. ning two World Series and the Boston Bruins Growing up, I always heard ‘Boston this, winning a Stanley Cup in the last decade, and Boston that.’ It was deeply engraved in Boston is the most victorious of any city my head, and, ask anyone, I will defend that within professional sports. city to death.

Now, with all of this it has infused the The New England area is a hard-work- expectations of New Englanders. They expect ing one that has gone through many ups the same work ethic in their players year-in and downs. The Boston Marathon bombing and year-out. further unionized the people of New EngThis has increased the passion for all land, forming a momentum of being “Boston sports here, but some people argue that it is Strong.” a waste of time. Some people do not agree The New England Patriots have recently won their fourth Super Bowl. Sports are a the amount of money they pay their players, huge part of the culture here in New England. which is understandable as the league now People live and breathe sports, some even go pays players millions. as far as viewing Tom Brady as a God. The passion is simply passed down and People wonder why others get too people put the million-dollar salaries past involved in sports, ‘Why are they screaming them, using their hard-earned money to at the television?’ ‘Why are they crying after buy a ticket to a game. Here in New England, a game?’ Well, it’s because, here in New Eng- championships are now almost expected and land, it is far more than just a game.

It is about passion. Those Sunday after- for generations to come. noons you spend with your family watching the game, those days where you can forget Mariano Perez can be contacted at about the stress and workload you have. The mperez@keene-equinox.com

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How to make: honey cinnamon roasted chickpeas SHAWNI OGLE

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Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Valentine’s Day is just around 2. Prepare the beans for roasting the corner and whose sweet tooth by draining and rinsing them. doesn’t kick in this time of year?

3. Let beans dry on a paper towel This recipe keeps your sweet until most of the excess moisture is tooth and belly happy and healthy at absorbed. the same time.

4. Spread beans on a baking sheet With seven grams of protein and- lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. keep you full throughout a long day 5. Roast the chickpeas in the oven of classes. for 45-60 minutes or until the beans These little crunchy treats can are crunchy throughout (just test be easily swapped from sweet to one — if they are still mostly soft on savory by a few simple changes of the inside and there’s no crunch, the recipe and chances are you will have at least one spice in your cabinet or dorm to make any variation of this snack appetizing.

No spices? No worries!

A little olive oil, salt and pepper can satisfy your next craving for that bag of potato chips you always want after a night out.

It doesn’t take much effort to make this vegan-friendly snack and it’s a healthy option to always keep handy in your dorm!

keep baking).

6. While the beans are still hot, toss with olive oil and seasonings.

7. Serve hot or at room temperature. If you choose to save them for later, ensure that you let the beans completely cool before placing them in a container–due to the moisture that may occur, causing the bean to become soft again. They are best the tight container in a dry place for up to four days.

9. Enjoy!

Ingredients: - 2 cans of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) or about 4 cups cooked chickpeas from dried beans - 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (or try coconut oil for added sweetness) - 1 tablespoon of honey (add more for additional sweetness) - 1 teaspoon of cinnamon - pinch of salt CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / SHAWNI OGLE

After the garbanzo beans bake in the oven, toss them with spices of your liking and enjoy.

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“Although talking is casual, it can still be serious, dating is just much more out in the open with a strong level of commitment," she continued.

Students noted that taking a relationship into the boyfriend/girlfriend stage may frighten some people.

Junior Paige Priskie said, "It seems like there is a lack of wanting to be exclusive in college.”

“Everyone is looking for the next hook up, or what's better. It's like no one wants to settle and keeps searching for more,” she said.

“So when it does happen, it's rare and rather questioned. More and more it seems like people have a hard time opening up,” Priskie said.

“I'm not sure whether it's fear of judgment or something along those lines. But it seems kind of impossible to move forward if you aren't open with your feelings," she explained.

Senior Jack Rogers said he has already gone through all levels of college dating.

He gave his perception of the difships and senior year relationships.

Rogers said, "As an incoming freshman, there's not so much a dating aspect, it's more of casual talking.”

He continued, “But as you age through college and meet different you are looking for. Relationships seem to form more naturally later in college."

Rogers, who is in a relationship now, detailed what is is like to be in the early stages of talking.

Rogers explained, "Hanging out at parties, maybe weekday hanging out with some homework and movies, can lead to a nice dinner if you're a charming guy and can blossom into a relationship.”

Rogers continued to tell the secret that he believes is the difference between just talking and dating.

“There needs to be a mutual understanding between the shift. It can't just be something that happens because that can lead to confusion in the end of where you stand,” Rogers said.

“A mutual understanding of where you are at in your relationship is key. Communication is key,” Rogers emphasised.

American poet Maya Angelou once said, "Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time."

The Hercampus.com article also notes that love in college isn’t imposdating outside of the college setting.

Priskie noted that students should live these four years with an open mind and shouldn't be scared to share their feelings, because it might lead to something more than just talking.

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WKNH radio station collaborates with KSC student bands DAVE PADRAZO

Equinox Staff A local band comprised of Keene State College students recently took advantage of some of the lesserknown tools the college has to offer.

The band, named The HoneyBears, started recording an album using the college’s radio station, WKNH, as a studio.

WKNH normally is used for broadcasting various student and community member-run radio shows and therefore has the equipment needed to do recordings.

The same set of equipment used for broadcast functions quite well as a recording studio for bands, according to some of the members from The HoneyBears.

The HoneyBears, currently KSC seniors, have been playing together as a group since their sophomore years according to one of the group’s guitarists and vocalist Greg Fisher.

Alongside Fisher is James Gosling on guitar, Ethan Holbrook on bass and Aaron Taub on drums.

According to Fisher, Gosling and Holbrook, the band plays rock ‘n’ roll, with boogie-woogie, funk, blues and jazz elements.

They all agreed that recording in the studio was an experience that proved helpful to the group.

“It’s good space,” Fisher said, “We recorded ten songs in three days.”

Gosling agreed. He said, “It was very professional-feeling. It’s got a great atmosphere.”

Kerrianne Thomas, the co-general manager of WKNH, said the radio station has only worked with a handful of bands that have come

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Band members of The HoneyBears recorded their music using WKNH’s on-campus studio, an option open to members of other KSC bands or DJs.

in to do live recordings on air.

“It's a great place to record,” she said.

She continued, “WKNH in general is just a great place to be. It's such a positive environment and every type of music is welcomed and appreciated.”

“For musicians to come in and just hang out, record some music and have fun, it's just a great time for them I think, and a really exciting time for them,” she said.

The recording equipment The

Honeybears used in the studio was different from what they were used to.

Holbrook said, “It was far superior to anything we had used before.”

He said the person who acted as an audio engineer, Joey Warren, brought some of the equipment they used to record.

Holbrook said Warren, “provided a lot of it. But it seems like a lot of it was already in the station.”

WKNH’s studio is divided into about eight rooms, three of which

are linked by windows.

These windows allow a clear line of sight between the linked rooms, which allows the band members to play together in a space where they can all see and hear each other, something they haven’t had much of in the past.

Gosling mentioned how they had tried to record in the past.

He said they would play their individual parts separately and then assemble the pieces in layers with the equipment they used in the past.

Gosling noted having the studio space was more successful for the group.

He said, “This time we were able to kind of spread out into the studio into the different rooms and all hear each other and all just be able to play together.”

The group was able to use the studio because two of the band’s members are WKNH DJs. Thomas said that, although this band did have ties to WKNH, any band can do a live recording as long

as they give the studio some notice so they can be properly prepared.

“We have a great and educated team at WKNH but we do need some time to plan,” she said.

Thomas explained that right now it is a lot of word-of-mouth that brings students into the studio to record.

She also said, “It's important to remember that we aren't a recording studio. We're a radio station that likes to record music.”

In the future, the band’s consensus was that having the studio open to the general student population is not a bad idea.

Fisher pointed out that it is important to be properly staffed if the station will be used as a recording studio by people who wanted to record songs or other things.

He suggested it could work if they have an audio engineer on the WKNH executive board who would be the recording engineer, to help if people want to use the room for recording.

Holbrook agreed. He said, “It’s legit equipment that’s the thing, that’s why it should also be available.”

Thomas said, “This is a good resource for KSC students because bands have a place to promote themselves and record themselves.”

She continued, “It's also a great opportunity for WKNH members to learn how to record and get comfortable with the equipment and programs. It's fun for everyone involved and we love doing it.”

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KSC student studying in India has overwhelming but transformative experience (Cont. from A10)

sumer holiday rather than a day for couples.

Cupid for commercial purposes” and “to rec-

1847, about an hour away from KSC, accord-

about the holiday.

Bernard stated that whether or not she is

Bernard stated.

Bernard continued, “I believe that this is a consumer holiday but people eat that stuff CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / OLIVIA CHIACCHIA

OLIVIA CHIACCHIA

CIEE Study CEntEr, IndIa The truth is I can't possibly describe my experience thus far in India in a short newspaper article.

I could speak about the various tourist attractions I've explored — like the Taj Mahal or Charminar — and simply recount them in terms of base characteristics.

plex?

This is by no means the only time in which I was forced to more actively confront my identity in terms of my race and physical presence.

“I think couples should remind one

nice tradition,” she said.

In the past years, Bernard said that she “My family has always celebrated the fourteenth as a day of love. In the past, my friends

once. another,” Bernard stated.

Bernard added that this year she will be

ask to take a picture with you.

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“My boyfriend is from my hometown, so

complex tensions and controversial dynamics that surround me daily. The topics of race, immerse themselves within Indian culture. ticularly abstruse.

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In terms of how others may feel about the holiday, whether they have a romantic partner or not, Bernard stated she feels that

countless other ways. in socioeconomic status.

Hyderabad is a city where the rich and the poor, the Muslims and the Hindus and - ences of my life.

Overall, I hope to move on in this semester with an openness and sensitivity that -

abad.

“There have been times when I’ve been cynical about the holiday, but other than romantic partner,” Bernard stated.

Brogan Wessell can be contacted at bwessell@keene-equinox.com

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KSC student Andrew Gardener (left) makes crafts at Childrens Hospital at Dartmouth as a part of the Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship fundraiser.

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event. child who has been or currently is a patient at CHaD. $5 CHaD bracelets. with left-sided paralysis. $1,500 prior to the event, Gardner hopes to raise at least $2,000.

Last year the hospital raised $233,000 and this

her experiences with clinical.

obstacles,” Snyder said.

She continued, “On the days I walk into clinical,

$21,000 so far.

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their experience just a little bit better.”

others.” special cause in New Hampshire. CHaD is a fantastic place that provides a phenomenal service to children

Snyder stated, “The outcome of this whole initiative is to uplift and celebrate the lives of the sick chil-

community.” are individuals that matter in this state, and just the -

do more community work whenever any of my stu-

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ness and joy in life.”

Jill Giambruno can be contacted at Jgiambruno@keene-equinox.com

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Nutrition coaching now available to help students navigate healthy options JESS BYRNE

Equinox Staff Starting this semester Keene State College is offering a new addition to Healthy KSC: The Way to Wellness through an opportunity for students to focus on their nutrition.

Healthy KSC has been promoting wellness and making healthy choices in the KSC community and is now offering nutrition coaching for students through Human Resources [HR], according to their website. Abby Patterson, the KSC dietetic intern, is available to students, faculty and staff for individual nutrition education once a week.

In the past, KSC faculty and staff have taken advantage of this opportunity for advice and guidHR is opening this up to students.

Karen Crawford, the assistant director of Human Resources who focuses on Healthy KSC’s workplace wellness initiative, said, “Students can work with the intern on portion control, weight loss, setting goals and answer any questions they might have on nutrition or health.”

Crawford continued, “It’s a great program that has taken off, and employees have been taking advantage of it.”

She continued, “Some have even come back a second and third time to follow up.”

“The idea behind the coaching is that people will have the resource if they don’t have anyone else to discuss their health questions with, want someone to help plan or reach their wellness goals or someone to hold them accountable for what goals they’re trying to reach,” she explained.

Nutrition major Lauren Lenk said she thinks this is a great opportunity that students should take advantage of.

She said, “Healthy KSC is a great idea for students simply because there are so many people out there that don’t have enough knowledge student I think that nutrition is def- treat ourselves now will further said, “I think Healthy KSC is an about health and nutrition, which is initely something people should awesome way to go.” resulting in unhealthy behaviors.” become aware of, because how we Brenna McCabe, a senior at KSC, She continued, “I think it would Lenk also said, “As a nutrition

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know the correct way to start a healthy lifestyle, or don't have the right knowledge to maintain it for long-term results.”

Stephanie Chmielecki is the intern program director for the dietetic internship.

She explained, “In the past we have offered nutrition coaching through Body Works, which served the student population, but referrals didn't come consistently and there was no dedicated space for this to work.”

Chmielecki hopes that the changes that have been made to the nutrition coaching done through HR will bring better luck for Healthy KSC. “Now we have a dietetic intern who has a set schedule, which they are offered a private place and offers more consistency for students,” Chmielecki said. She said that appointments can be less than a half an hour, or up to an hour depending on what students are looking to talk about.

Chmielecki also said she recommends making an appointment to speak with Patterson when she is available once a week for the rest of the semester.

Lenk explained, “Eating right and staying active allows us to become healthier, more energized and obtain better focus which could also help students academically.” Chmielecki said she has high hopes for the nutrition coaching offered through Healthy KSC and believes that it will be successful.

“By having something like this available on campus, students that are away from home and not participating in family meals can have help navigating options,” she said.

She continued, “Or if students are off campus it might be their

and they might want some guidance with that.”

Crawford said students are -BRENNA MCCABE encouraged to make appointments KSC SENIOR by visiting the KSC announcements page for a better, healthier year. tion coach to help students out Jess Byrne can be contacted at because most students might not jbyrne@keene-equinox.com

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event marks the first step of fundrasing season TAYLOR THOMAS

StudEnt LifE Editor More than 55 Keene State College students showed their support to raise awareness about sexual assault and gender violence at the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes kickoff event.

On Wednesday, Feb. 4 in the Mabel Brown Room from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. students gathered to show their support for the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, which will be held Saturday, April 18.

According to the Walk-A-Mile website, the event is an international men's march to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence.

The event is an opportunity to raise awareness in the community about the serious causes, effects and remediations to men's sexualized violence against women, according to their website. According to the doing this event.

Jake Loyd, a member of the KSC Phi Lambda Chi fraternity, said he and about ten other members of the fraternity went to the kickoff to show their support for the event.

"Fraternities generally get a bad [reputation] with this kind of stuff, so it’s nice to show our support for it so other people get rid of that stigma they have toward us," Loyd said.

During the kickoff event there was a make-your-own ice cream sundae bar and a shoe-decorating competition. Each of the ten groups were asked to decorate as many of the provided shoes as they liked, using crafts including paint, ribbon and sparkles.

Harmony Reid is the education and community outreach coordinator at Monadnock Center for Violence Protection [MCVP] who works closely with the KSC Walk-A-Mile committee.

She said, "Ice cream is a huge attraction and the [students] thought it would be fun to do something interactive and shoe-related since it’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes."

For the winners of the decorating competition they also had shoerelated prizes, which included a gift card to Subway to get a "foot-long" and another to Ted’s Shoe and Sport.

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While discussing the kickoff event, Jeremiah Miller, the co-chair of KSC Walk-A-Mile, said, “I think this is a good way to bring in the general population.”

“You get to go in there and decorate a shoe and it’s fun, but it also opens up the conversation for sexual assault,” he said.

He continued, "No one gets excited or likes to talk about it but this creates a good platform to start a dialogue in an informal setting.”

He said opening up the dialogue about this topic in a relaxed way gets students to remember the importance of stopping sexual assault and abuse, especially on a college campus, and also helps students remember why they are a part of the cause.

He also said students become passionate about stopping this problem and as a result start spreading the word.

McKenzie Vaughan, a KSC senior part of the off-campus sorority Sigma Rho Upsilon [EPY], said she has done the walk event twice, but hadn’t gone to a kickoff event before.

"I was studying abroad last year but my sisters had a lot of fun doing this so I decided to come this time," Vaughan said.

“Plus,” she said, "I love to craft, so why not support a cause by doing something I love?"

Vaughan said her sorority decorated two shoes for the competition, one of which came in second place.

She said the reason she came to the event was because she realizes the importance of supporting this cause.

"I believe this is an issue that’s not brought up a lot because of embar-

rassment and shame and I don’t think it should be. I think [survivors] should be able to get the help they need and we should all make sure it is prevented in the future," Vaughan said.

Reid from MVCP said she sees the kickoff as an important event not only to get students aware of the walk event but also to start the fundraising season.

“The kickoff event is important because it gets students talking about it, so more students know that there is an event coming up,” she said.

She explained, “But this is not a one day event. This is when we start talking about it, we start fundraising and exposing people to this to make sure people realize it’s a problem and we’re here to do something about it.”

Reid said every year the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event at KSC raises $20,000.

This money goes to MCVP, which makes it one of biggest fundraisers for the organization, according to Reid.

“The money goes toward survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and is used for anything from care kits we take to the hospital to making sure we can help someone when we need to. It makes sure we have things that we can provide for survivors if it may occur,” she explained.

Miller added, “Since [the WalkA-Mile committee] doesn’t work directly with victims, this allows us to raise money to give to organizations that do work with the survivors that got through a traumatic event.”

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Students show off the shoes they decorated at the Walk a Mile in her Shoes kickoff event on Feb. 4.

nator of sexual violence education and prevention at the KSC Counseling Center, added that MCVP is a local crisis agency that also helps students when they are in a crisis involving sexual violence.

“They can call and get an advocate to meet them, talk with them and help them. It is great resource for students if they need it,” he said.

Seymour said students and community members can raise money through an online donation page that they create where students,

friends, family or strangers can donate or pledge money for them to walk.

Vaughan said after the kickoff event is when she and her sorority will start their fundraiser.

“With the start of the semester things get a little crazy but now we’ll be able to reach out to alumni, friends and the community to see if we can raise some money for this event,” Vaughan said.

Reid said that, although each person participating in the walk is

encouraged to raise money, there is no requirement to do so.

Seymour added that there are usually about 400 people, both students and members of the community, who walk and anyone is welcome to register in the event.

Miller said, “Yes, this is the chance to raise money, but it is more than that, this is an awareness campaign.”

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As Valentine’s Day approaches, Keene State College students talk about their plans and opinions in regards to the holiday.

According to an article titled “History of Valentine’s Day” from History.com, the origin of the holiday comes from the Catholic Church.

The article stated that the Catholic Church recognizes three different saints named “Valentine” or “Valentinus,” all of whom were martyred for the heroic acts they committed for love.

The article also stated that approximately 150 million cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second most popular cardsending holiday after Christmas.

This year Americans will spend $18.9 million dollars on Valentine’s Day, according to the article. Although this article makes Valentine’s Day out to be a day for couples to show their love for one another and also recognizes the spendways to celebrate this holiday.

Day is a day for couples to show what they really mean to each other, whether they choose to do that by spending money or in a less materialistic way.

“Valentine’s Day has started to become more about the gifts and the money spent than about the meaning behind them. There has been increasing pressure to make it bigger and better “Some couples still believe that Valentine’s Day is about the feelings, not about the money,”

that being single or in a relationship does change the way people view it.

“I do feel that being single or [being] in a relationship can change someone’s view of the holiday. If you’re in a relationship and happy, then you will probably want to celebrate more. However, if you’re single you might not have anyone In terms of her own Valentine’s Day plans, KSC League Track and Field Championship and her boyfriend will be working. out of Valentine’s Day. We don’t think there should just be one day a year you show each other how you really feel, you should be doing that a little bit every day. Normally we just go out to dinner and get each other a nice card,”

being in a relationship may change the way one thinks or feels about Valentine’s Day, senior Katie Leclerc said that she does not think it makes a difference.

“Being in a relationship or not does not really change the way I think about Valentine’s Day honestly. I think it is a cute concept but you should not need a holiday to show your significant other that you care about them,” Leclerc said.

With Valentine’s Day being the second leading holiday for card sending and the inspiration for a lot of love-themed gifts, Leclerc said that

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“A mutual understanding of where you are at in your relationship is key.”

Keene State College students agreed that meeting new people is always exciting, whether it be in - JACK ROGERS class, during a study session or out KSC SENIOR at a party on the weekends.

What's even more exciting, some She elaborated on what may students said, is meeting someone what she thinks the levels of dating mark crossing that bridge from the who they could be more than just consist of. casual stage into dating. friends with.

"It really depends on the person.

She said spending time together without liquid courage or friend dating is taboo in college.

- support is a sign that the relationKSC students share what it is to inson explained. ship might be becoming more be talking versus dating.

She explained the stages of col- serious, because in college people According to college students lege dating that she has witnessed. usually use alcohol and friends as today and an article titled The Col“I would say it starts as meeting - and randomly seeing each other system. campus.com, there are more than on weekends, then that can lead to Hercampus.com agrees that just two stages of relationships in texting plans to meet that weekend, spending time together sober is a college. to hooking up for a good amount step toward a relationship in many The article also emphasizes that of time, to bringing friend groups college dating senarios. college relationships can be much together,” she said. different than “real world” relation“Dating comes after, when you down to] really having no shame ships. have both decided to be exclusive. that you are with that person Students explained that a col- because talking can be secretive lege relationship could go from the inson said. and shady. Dating is more willingongoing booty-call stage to “friends ness to change routines, such as are usually several stages of college weekend routines, for that person,” exclusively dating. relationships.

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For most college seniors, the prospect of balancing school, work and bills is an already a daunting task.

On top of that, Keene State College Senior Andrew Gardner is doing an internship with the Swanzey Fire Department and is also raising money to participate in an event called Battle of the Badges, sponsored by Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth [CHaD].

Battle of the Badges is a hockey game in which chester, New Hampshire to play hockey in honor of the children being treated at CHaD. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO - Firefighters and police officers from around the munity relations manager at CHaD, said the game state face-off in a hockey game to raise money for is only growing in popularity, attendance and the local hospital. tinez said 100 percent of the proceeds from the event go toward CHaD. and an auction to keep it entertaining for families.

She said something the money really helps with is “We try to make it more than just a game, but an the Child Life Specialists, who spend time getting to experience too,” she said. know the children who are going in for procedures to This will be Gardner’s second year participating in make sure they have their favorite book, game or toy in their hospital room and are as comfortable as posteam. By committing to play on the team, Gardner said sible. he has also committed to attend the four mandatory “It’s a scary situation a lot of kids have to go through practices and the game on April 11, 2015. and this helps make the hospital feel more homey to “It’s a fundraiser for children with medical disorders with expenses that their families can’t really Gardner admitted, “Balancing school, work and afford,” Gardner, who is a safety studies major, said, this project has been pretty stressful. I guess I lose a “This fundraiser is really for the children.” According little sleep, but in the end it’s a rewarding experience.” to Gardner, the annual event has raised over $1.2 million over the last seven years which has gone toward » CHAD, A8 hockey game is played just as if it were any other game,

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Service style OLIVIA BELANGER

Equinox Staff When someone uses the topic of sexual violence as a conversation starter, it is more than likely that people are going to avoid participation. Talking about such a harsh topic in a public or casual setting is considered taboo, which is why the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes campaign was created.

The Monadnock Center for Violence Education and Prevention [MCVP] and Keene State College have teamed up for the second year to fundraise for the Walk A Mile Event. Members of Mentors in Violence Prevention [MVP] and Walk A Mile collaborated to create a shoe-decorating contest to get more people involved with the actual event being held on Saturday, April 18, 2015. This contest was held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, in the Mabel Brown Room and the atmosphere was nothing but energetic. According to the Coordinator of Sexual Violence Education and Prevention at KSC and the chairman of the event, Forrest Seymour, this event is designed to prevent rape, gender violence and sexual assault. event was fun and laidback to get people comfortable. “This particular event is about being silly and decorating shoes and being goofy,” Seymour explained, “I don’t know if it’s quite unique, but it’s trying to bring the ‘light’ side of the sexual violence conversation.” Seymour stated that a majority of the participation they get for this event is from Greek Life on campus and the athletic departments, but they do get some others as well. of the contestant’s choice. All of the shoes that were available were either donated by MVP or brought by an individual team. While the creative process was underway, an ice cream sundae bar was available for all.

Once a team’s members had decided their shoe was ready for the runway, it was registered for the competition and one member from each group went on stage to present their masterpiece to the judges.

One of the judges of the event and co-chair of Walk A Mile, KSC student Jeremiah Miller, expressed that the idea of a shoe decorating contest would be appealing to the general public of the school, even if they were not entirely sure why the event was taking place. “Once they are there and are talking about it,” Johnson said, “It becomes something that they become passionate about because it is that initial dialogue that really changes minds.” As a judge, the decision of who won was based on the shoe design and the theme of the shoe. Johnson The group that took home the golden shoe trophy and a $25 Athens Pizza gift card was the Mentors in Violence Prevention. Their representative for presenting involved in this year’s event. As a mentor for KSC students and a part of the set-up crew for the event, Johnson wanted to ensure that people who came to Prevention had the shoe theme of “Spring Fling.” They painted the shoe

Rho Upsilon [EPY], with their “Aquarium” themed shoe. EPY supof blue and green to create an aquatic vibe. The sisters won a ten dollar Subway gift card for their placement. Third place went to the other shoe design that Mentors in Violence Prevention had done. They received a ten dollar gift card to Ted’s Shoe and Sport.

Olivia Belanger can be contacted at obelanger@keene-equinox.com

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Students display their decorated shoe creations on the stage of the Mabel Brown room to be judged in a fashion show for the Walk A Mile in Her Shoes’ kickoff event.

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“Jealous” Nick Jonas

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Don't miss local upcoming events Events starting February 12 through February 19

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Putnam Theater “The Overnighters” Feb. 12 7 p.m.

“Snowpiercer” Feb. 13- Feb. 18 Friday & Saturday at 7:00 & 9:15 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m.

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Book-turned-film chronicles woman’s solo hike across Pacific Crest Trail

MATT BILODEAU

Equinox Staff As far as I can recall, I haven’t been much of an outdoors person. That being said, I wouldn’t knock the idea of a camping trip or a local hike. But for those who do long-distance hikes, I respect your perseverance. A movie about a dedicated hiker could have been fascinating, but “Wild” leaves more to be desired.

Following a series of events that impact her life in a negative way. Cheryl Strayed [Reese Witherspoon] challenges herself. In order to prove that she’s willing to move forward in her life, she sets out to walk over a thousand miles of

suited as a novel. Reese Witherspoon to the title card. While the character of looks and acts the part of a worn-down Strayed wasn’t that interesting, Reese woman that needs an extra boost to Witherspoon does her best–as she gives her step. She’s made many mistakes throughout her life and, over the course ing star was Laura Dern as her mother.

Honestly, the mother was a much more intriguing presence than her daughter. understand her struggle. But once again, in a cinematic sense, I’ve seen this all picked up. Dern deserves her nominabefore and the director does nothing to tion. make it fresh. Who hasn’t seen the story - goes in one direction and gets tiresome back before? Eventually, it gets repetitive and the more they do it, the more was to make me feel like I’m traveling a it sucks me out of the present situation. thousand miles with her, then job well They mostly save the big revelations about Strayed for the second half of the There is a great performance in Laura Dern’s character and the cinematograwhy I should care about her journey. phy of the landscape was beautiful to look at. But for me, that doesn’t make up for a two-hour hike that has a few pit brilliant. It sets up our main protago- stops along the way to keep the journey tolerable.

Rating: C+ nails as she screams into the wild, folMatt Bilodeau can be contacted at lowed by a series of images leading up mbilodeau@keene-equinox.com

she carries a large pack on her back, she struggles to make it to her goal without giving up. Seeing how Reese Witherspoon is the main protagonist, she her shoulders. The success of “Wild” mainly relies on her character to keep it alive and interesting. Despite the praise I heard going in, I was let down as the Witherspoon is both a positive and written by Strayed herself when she took this journey in 1995. What I’m about to say has nothing to do with the real-life Strayed. From what I saw, I applaud what she actually went through to get herself together.

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Visually striking cinematography impresses in post-apocalyptic snow flick MATT BILODEAU

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need a protagonist that isn’t a perfect superhero.

As does the supporting cast with such As you can tell by these reviews, I love movies. names as Octavia Spencer, Jamie Bell, John Hurt, There is nothing that I love more than a great Kang-ho Song and Ah-sung Ko. They all work of genres to choose from. Each one allows the It all depends on which type of roller coaster you want to go on. “The Avengers” was a blast to sit through, as was “Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”

“Snowpiercer,” however, is another beast entirely.

“Snowpiercer” establishes a world where humanity has devised a weapon that we thought would help stop global warming. Instead, it ended up freezing every corner of the world.

What’s left of humanity lives on this one train that travels around the world on one track, over and over again. In the front lives the wealthy one percent led by Mason (Tilda Swinton) and Wilford (Ed Harris).

In the back lives the poor, sick and nearly

oppressors. is Tilda Swinton as this maniacal, yet over-thetop, leader. You can tell in every scene that she is having so much fun playing this character and chewing up the scenery.

As for all of the side characters along the way, they pretty much do the same exact thing. But tone. Despite being an action movie, it’s also one of the best social satires I’ve seen in some time.

Each section of this train shows us how much the one percent have compared to the rest of the world.

All they want is power and control and they

So far, that it even involves children.

The second time around, I noticed more (Chris Evans) decides to lead a revolt to get con- details than I did before. trol of the train.

But the farther he gets, the more challenges director, Bong Joon-ho. Bong Joon-ho has manhe has to face in the name of danger. aged to introduce us to this harsh environment No matter what I say in this review, it will and keep us invested in the plight of his charnot do “Snowpiercer” enough justice. It makes acters. me sad that the mainstream didn’t get to see it Any director that can immerse you into his/ until it came out on Blu-ray. A debacle with The her environment proves his/her talent. JoonWeinstein Company made “Snowpiercer” a lim- ho knows how to work the camera as he creited release. But, due to its popularity, it seems to be gaining quite a following. nobody is safe and anybody can be killed at any Let’s begin with Mr. Captain America him- time. Every single frame is visually beautiful to self. Lately, Chris Evans has proven that he is look at, as there is always something going on.

I could go on and on, but like I said before, lier this year, he did a great job with “The Winter even that wouldn’t do Snowpiercer any sliver of Soldier,” but I believe that his presence in “Snow- justice. piercer” tops that by a mile.

His character is tough, yet vulnerable at the Rating: A with a good heart.

Matt Bilodeau can be contacted at mbilodeau@keene-equinox.com

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NFL Films founder dies at age 98 RACHEL COHEN

AssociAted Press Sabol, the NFL Films founder who revolutionized sports broadcasting and reimagined pro football from an up-andcoming league to must-watch theater, has died. He was 98.

Sabol died Monday at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, the NFL said.

Sabol was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011. During his tenure at NFL nization won 52 Emmy Awards.

"Through his determination and innovative spirit, Ed Sabol transformed how America watched football and all sports,"

"Ed ignited the fire at NFL

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People carry their sleds at the Boston Common, Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, in Boston. The third major winter storm in less than two weeks inflicted fresh snow across New England and portions of New York state on Monday.

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Boston set a record for the most snow recorded in a 30-day period, with 61.6 inches by 7 a.m. Monday, breaking the record of 58.8 inches set in February 1978. and Maine's Portland International Jetport and Bangor InterBOSTON (AP) — More than 2 feet of fresh snow piled up Bangor, Maine, tied its own 30-day snowfall record with national Airport. in parts of New England on Monday, breaking records set 53 inches, which hasn't been seen in such a short period since 1969, the weather service said MORE SNOW, LESS DOUGH and commuters as forecasters warned of more winter misery later in the week.

ROOF COLLAPSES Forecasters said more snow was expected Thursday and The latest onslaught forced the cancellations of hundreds again next weekend, and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency warned that potentially record-low temperaroofs straining beneath the weight of 5 feet or more of snow tures and wind chills are expected later in the week. that has fallen in less than two weeks. and Bridgewater. No injuries were reported.

The steady run of winter blasts has already sucked up over "It's awful. I'm done with it. It's ridiculous," said Priscilla Police said a former set of "The Finest Hours" — a Disney 70 percent of New Hampshire's Department of Transportation Medina, a sandwich shop worker in Westborough, Massachuwinter maintenance budget.

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and Weymouth, all south of Boston.

Norwell got 23.3 inches, Milton 22.6 and Braintree 21. Sudbury and Ashland, west of Boston, got 16 inches.

Logan Airport in Boston had well over a foot, and the city was forecast to get as much as 2 feet.

"You can't change it. The snow is there," said Helen Ferullo, a social worker in Weymouth.

"You can't do anything about it."

Boston-area subways, trolleys and commuter rail trains were scheduled to shut down at 7 p.m. Monday and remain idled Tuesday, with only limited bus service continuing.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority said it needed the break to clear snow and ice from tracks and to assess equipment damaged by the spate of storms.

Boston's transit system, the nation's oldest, has been particularly hard hit this winter.

The buildup of snow and ice on trolley tracks combined for 6 to 12 inches, and southern Maine was in for about 8 by with aging equipment has stalled trains, delaying and angering commuters.

Fifty commuters were rescued Monday from a train that 90 FOOTBALL STADIUMS FULL A frustrated Baker called that "unacceptable," and commutIn Massachusetts alone since last month's blizzard struck, ers complained bitterly of the now-daily delays.

Amtrak canceled portions of its passenger train service

"They were pretty much walking around like zombies. van, describing plow drivers eating at her Weymouth diner.

"I'm really getting sick of the snow. It's relentless." — Matt

the situation "pretty much unprecedented."

Hampshire.

storm.

green light to dump accumulating snow into open water if necessary.

The Department of Environmental Protection on Monday cited the challenges involved in getting rid of the historic snowfalls.

Local communities may seek permission to take emergency steps that allow disposal of snow in the ocean or other bodies of water, which is normally prohibited.

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the Flame with a remarkable vision and dedication to telling the stories of the people who played, coached and loved the game."

Working with his son, Steve, Sabol introduced a series of innovations taken for granted today: super slow-motion replays, blooper reels, reverse angle shots.

They stuck microphones on coaches and players, set highlights to pop music and recorded pregame locker room speeches.

And one of their most important decisions was hiring John Facenda to narrate all this.

He became known as the "Voice tions in solemn tones.

"We began making the game personal for the fans, like a Hollywood movie," Sabol told The Associated Press before his Hall of Fame induction.

"Violent tackles, the long slow spiral of the ball, following alongside the players as they sidestepped and sprinted down the field.

The movie camera was the perfect medium at the time to present the game the way the fans wanted to see it."

A star swimmer at Ohio State who had a brief stage career, Sabol served with the man during World War II. He was in the overcoat business with his father-inlaw in Philadelphia when the self-described "amateur moviemaker" formed Blair Productions, a film company named after his daughter.

His only experience producing sports was recording the action at Steve's high school football games.

Then he won the rights to chronicle the 1962 NFL championship for $3,000, changing the course of his film career and — very possibly — the league's fortunes.

At his Hall of Fame enshrinehis wheelchair that he "dreamt the impossible dream, and I'm living it right at this minute."

When Sabol founded NFL Films, his son was there working beside him as a cinematographer right from the start.

The two were honored with the Lifetime Achievement Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2003.

Steve Sabol, who succeeded his father as NFL Films' president in 1985, died in 2012 at age 69 of brain cancer.

Ed Sabol is survived by his daughter, Blair, and grandson,

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Soccer deaths shed light on Egypt’s political struggles SARAH EL DEEB

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Sophomore infielde,r Trevor Chapin, practices catching drills in practice Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015.

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Diana Pimer

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Katelyn Terry

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Cole Hogg

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Kait Wheeler

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Greg Youngstorm

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Type of Pose: Inversion

Strengthens your core, arms, legs and relieves stress.

Beginner Tip: Use a wall for support locked in a hand hold. Place your hands in a U-shape on the ground with your knuckles against the wall.

How to get into a Supported Headstand: Come to a kneeling position on the mat. into a hand hold. in a U-shape, allowing for the top of your head to go into the Ushaped space made by your hands. Your forearms should be on the than shoulder distance apart.

Rest the top of your head in between the hands.

Now you are on your forearms and knees.

Inhale, with your legs straight, coming into a downward dog position with your hips.

Exhale, sucking in your lower belly and walking your feet closer to your body keeping the hips high and lower belly tight.

Inhale, the right leg up pointing the toe and engaging the whole leg in order to keep it elevated

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SAAC stands for Student Athlete Advisory Committee. The Committee is made up of athletes from a variety of sports and often vote on NCAA issues and rules and organize community service work for athletic teams.

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“We really are one voice and it’s great to be able to see what’s going on within the NCAA,” Corrina Nickerson, also a member of the women’s swimming and diving team.

However, it’s not just about the conferences.

The students on the council help decide what sort of community service will be done. SAAC is currently trying to coordinate a community service event with the Special Olympics.

During the recent holiday months, the council decided to do something for the less fortunate. They gave meals from the students’ meal plans to people in need of food.

are incredibly busy,” Ratliff said. “There is a huge impact on time demands, but we try to be as involved as we can be and give back.” rule making and the community], I really feel like a student athlete,” Brzozowski said.

“The council is an accurate representation of Keene State College,” Nickerson said, “We like to show how we can make a difference on campus.”

The council meets many times throughout the year in hopes of closing the gap between student athletes and the rules of the NCAA. Mary Curtin can be contacted at mcurtin@keene-equinox.com

When the right leg is elevated hop the left leg off the ground while kicking your right leg up.

Keep the legs engaged and belly tight in order to stay steading in the pose.

Once your legs are up, point the toes together and round your tailbone to the feet.

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How to make the V in LOVE: Once you are in a headstand, make sure you engage your legs and glutes. toes separate your legs into a V. How to make the E in LOVE: So, the E is not a headstand!

This one is a back-bending pose called Camel Pose.

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Two athletic training students accompany the men’s basketball team on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

great pose to increase ors. Come to a kneeling position on your mat with your knees under your hips.

Inhale, lifting your chest to the sky as you roll your shoulder blades down your back. Exhale, placing your left and right hands on your lower back, head. Inhale, keeping the belly sucked in as you engage your glutes, lift your chest and press your hips forward, coming to a easy backbend.

Anna Glassman can be contacted at aglassman@keene-equinox.com

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in health care. Merrow said he became a trainer in 1982.

According to Greelis, “With a bachelor’s degree you are much more limited and stuck working at a high school or camps, and with a master’s I can work at a college like Keene State and more advanced programs.”

In addition, Ward has been a trainer since 1990. Ward stated he graduated from KSC with a bachelor’s and gained his master’s at Indiana University.

Greelis continued and said he hopes to focus on an educational aspect of his future profession.

He explained he is looking into graduate schools to receive a masMerrow works with all sports

here at KSC. When asked about his favorite sports to work with, he said, “My two favorite sports to work with would be football and ice hockey, which we don’t have either here.”

He explained that these sports are very challenging with a lot of injuries, but they also challenge trainers to stay dedicated.

In addition, Greelis said his favorite sport to work with is basketball, because he has been such an avid fan over the years and it is much more involved.

In sports there can be a lot of serious injuries, but Merrow said he has not been involved in anything too serious.

He explained, “I had to treat a basketball player who was an exceptional athlete and person for

On his experience at KSC, Merrow said that working here has been “fabulous,” and that the small athletic department allows him to get to know the athletes more personally.

Along with that, “Since there aren’t a lot of sports, it is much more intimate within the athletic department,” Merrow said.

Merrow continued and said that the program has been blessed with “tremendous” students and that, through the years, the athletes have been great and fun to work with.

Furthermore, Greelis said working with athletes is challenging because it is sometimes hard to be professional, but it is still fun to see the athletes’ desire to recover from injury.

“My favorite aspect is seeing injury, and in his junior year he re- improvement and being there for injured his knee and at that point he people,” Greelis said. looked at me and said, ‘it’s over.’”

Merrow said this ended the player’s basketball career, describing it Jeff Lunn can be contacted at as “heartbreaking.” jlunn@keene-equinox.com

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posals is released each year.

After the conferences, Ratliff brings back all of the new information for his students and the representatives from each team bring those back to Keene State College’s Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is in their entire squads. its 18th year.

One rule that Ratliff expressed as being important is the recruitment Director of Athletics, John Ratliff, started the program when he came rule that states a coach is able to talk to a recruit at the end of the day, to KSC in 1997, according to keeneowls.com. SAAC is required by the during a multi-day tournament, after the player is released by his/her National Collegiate Athletic Association. the system,” Ratliff said. coach for that day. This rule was amended many times and was voted on SAAC is made up of two or three athletes, male and female, from each Student athletes are nominated and selected by their coaches. The stu- with the help of SAAC. team at KSC. These student athletes work with Ratliff to go over propos- dents on the team are in good standings with the college and must meet “I really enjoy being able to see the business side of college sports,” sophals made in the rule book for the National Collegiate Athletic Association the 2.0 GPA requirement of the college to be elligible for nomination. omore Gabby Brzozowski said. Brzozowski is one of the representatives for (NCAA) and decide how they should be voted on, come time for the annual Ratliff attends the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) the women’s swimming and diving team.

NCAA conference. conference each year to discuss the rules and generally explain how the » SAAC, B9 KSC is part of the Little East Conference (LEC), which is comprised of students of KSC would like to vote on said proposals. A new book of pro-

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eight Division III New England colleges: Eastern Connecticut State University, Plymouth State University, Keene State College, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, University of Massachusetts Boston, Rhode Island College, University of Southern Maine, and Western Connecticut State University. The LEC is recognized by the NCAA according to littleeast.com.

“We usually try to have an upperclassman as well as a younger student,

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Athletic training program gives students real-life experience JEFF LUNN

on and off campus.”

Along with the trainers, student assistants have a role in the athletic Athletic trainers at Keene State training program.

College do more than treat the athKSC junior and athletic training letes on the sidelines; there are major Ryan Greelis said he plans to a number of factors that go into becoming and being an athletic He said, “I can tape athletes, do trainer. The program at KSC is com- concussion protocols, do full-body pact with a lot of interactive experi- evaluations and assist with rehabilences for students. itation as well. A good majority, if The Clinical Associate Professor not all of it, we can at least assist in, and Head Athletic Trainer at KSC and then they try and let us do it on Robert “Bob” Merrow, who is in his our own.”

29th year at the school, said when he Greelis continued, “Working alone is tough because you start to of two people in the athletic training doubt yourself with new stuff and program before his position trans- it’s nice to have a second opinion, formed into the head athletic trainer. but I know I’m not going to do anyNow, Merrow explained, “We all thing to hurt anyone.” function as teachers in the academic However, the student assistants program and as part of what we do, in the program earn more responwe supervise students in intern- sibilities depending on their experiships to provide experiences as ath- ence. letic trainers.”

For someone to become an athIn addition to Merrow, the Clini- letic trainer, Merrow said, a student cal Assistant Professor and Clinical has to acquire a Bachelor of Science Coordinator at KSC Scot Ward, in in athletic training. his 16th year at the school, explained, In addition, the college has to “My job has evolved since I’ve been have a nationally-accredited prohere, certainly as an athletic trainer gram, and with that one can then for sports and working with stu- take the “national boards,” which is dents and teaching those athletic a required exam. training students.”

Merrow explained if a student Ward continued, “I am now the were to pass, then he or she would clinical coordinator for the athletic program and I not only continue to trainer. teach in the classroom, work with He then stated that one could our student-athletes and students, apply to the state for a state license but I coordinate the athletic training » ATHLETIC TRAINING, B9 students’ clinical experiences both

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Four-year veteran women’s basketball gaurd, Nikki Stacy, said she takes her job as an athlete very seriously.

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Equinox Staff Fourth-year women’s basketball veteran Nikki Stacy is looking to spread her contagious energy to her teammates as her team “Nikki is what I call an ‘energizer.' When she’s on the court she has a great ability to turn up the energy level, and I think that’s contagious,” Head Women’s Basketball Coach Keith Boucher said.

The head coach touched on the senior’s exceptional defensive skills.

“She prides herself on her defense. She wants to shut you down,” Boucher said.

Boucher went on to highlight Stacy’s impact on the court that may not be noticed by those in the stands.

“She helps us in ways people don’t see.

Her competitive nature, her physical tough-

ness, her ability to bring energy every day.

That’s not an easy thing to do,” Boucher said.

Boucher channeled his inner Bill Belichick [New England Patriots Head Coach] when describing the importance of his players performing on a consistent basis.

“Nikki comes in every day and does her job,” Boucher said.

Boucher also highlighted Stacy’s drive to improve and get stronger, an aspect of the game preparation she takes very seriously.

Aside from the training program for the women's basketball team, Stacy par-

diet and exercise,” Stacy said.

“The thermostat,” as her coach calls her, had to cool down with plenty of ice and rehab at the beginning of the season after tearing the PCL [Posterior Cruciate Ligament] in her knee the day before the team’s scrimmage.

Stacy lost most of her playing time this season due to the injury and has since been working every day to get back in playing form.

Stacy’s efforts to return to the court have been noticed by her teammates, including junior Laurie Allen.

“When she was injured, you never saw her not in the gym, still. Even when she workout regimen that has become popular was injured she was always doing rehab across the United States. and trying to get back at it,” Allen said of Stacy said she takes her job as an athlete her teammate, “Anything that she could do very seriously. to get back on the court, she did it.”

“I’m an athlete. I eat and train, I don’t Stacy said she hopes to make an impact

» NIKKI STACY, B7

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