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Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015
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Ann Kuster disses cost of higher education
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The panel features Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Kemal Atkins (far left) and U.S. Representative for New Hampshire Ann Kuster (center) in the Flag Room of Young Student Center.
Panel led by Rep. Kuster focuses on rising costs for college students MACKENZIE CLARKE
equiNox staff led a panel of state and school representatives to explore ranged from student and congress perspective to scholarships and federal aid. After the introduction of panel members, the discussion began with the 529 plan. This is “a unique college savings plan” in New Hampshire with the concept of trying to help families save for college from when the child is a young age, according to Kuster. “Having been
through this, I realize it’s very expensive for families and as the costs continue to go up, it makes it very challenging,” Kuster said. The 529 plan is a tax-deferred program that Congress put forward to allow families to wait until the money is being used before paying taxes on it, according to Kuster. Administered by Fidelity Investments, Kuster said the 529 plan savings are put into mutual funds to grow and help families to be able to contribute in an easy way. Kuster said she is working in Congress to create an even more accessible way for families to be able to
for a funding source for matching funds, so that as you end of February and all registered students will be eligicontribute to it the funds will grow even more,” she said. Vice President of New Hampshire Higher Educa- dollars to KSC students for the upcoming academic year, tion Assistance Foundation Tara Payne spoke about the we really encourage students to apply,” Blodgett said. New Hampshire residents don’t take advantage of some alluded to the idea of working on campus as a way - employment on campus is that [KSC] has excellent opportunities for students to explore their career interapplicants to receive a sum of scholarship funds. KSC’s Director of Financial Aid, Pat Blodgett, campus,” Atkins said. touched upon some scholarships available for KSC stuKuster then mentioned federal student loans and dents. The Endowed Scholarship process begins at the » KUSTER, A2
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Tuition rises again for out-of-state students SKYLER FRAZER
News editor Tuition will once again be going up for out-of-state students at Keene State College. According to Dave Solomon at the New Hampshire Union Leader, “Trustees approved tuition increases for out-of-state undergraduates at $670 (or 2.5 percent) per year at UNH; $550 (or 3 percent) at Keene State College; $460 (or 2.5 percent) at Plymouth State University; and $10 per credit hour or 3.2 percent at Granite State College.” One Feb. 6 the USNH Board of Trustees voted to on deciding whether in-state tuition will go up. Last year the trustees voted to freeze tuition for
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“. . . This budget builds on the important steps we’ve taken to begin holding down the cost of higher education, increasing funding over the biennium by $13 million at the university system and by $6.5 million at our community colleges compared to Fiscal “With this renewed commitment to our colleges and universities, we believe the leadership of both systems should work as hard as possible to hold down the cost of tuition,” she continued in her budget address. New Hampshire’s public universities have had the highest average in-state tuition in the country since 2011, according to Kyla Calvert at PBS. dents will probably have to wait until then to see if the current tuition freeze continues. The Equinox plans to follow-up on tuition changes in a story next week.
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CAMPUS Citizens for Criminal Justice Reform SAFETY want US prison population to drop report log
Week of: Feb. 16 Monday, Feb. 16 7:54 a.m. Monadnock Hall: 18-year-old male having seizures in the dorm. 1:08 p.m. Holloway Hall: Adjacent room reporting nonstop loud music since early in the morning. 7:03 p.m. Mason Library: KPD looking for a man that threatened to harm himself. Officer checking area. Tuesday, Feb. 17 12:00 a.m. Carle Hall: KPD investigating the smell of marijuana in a dorm. 8:04 a.m. Monadnock Hall: 19-year-old male having seizures in the dorm. 8:30 a.m. Elliot Hall: Fire alarm went off while electicians were replacing a pull station. 8:36 a.m. Appian Way: Red jeep driving down the walkway. 9:56 a.m. Art Center: Graffiti found in the women’s bathroom.
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Dornin referred to the murder of David Wheelock in Keene last year. According to Dornin, someone from Canada came down to Keene and used the registry to locate two
News editor The overcrowding of prisons is the biggest problem in the United States criminal justice system, according to reformer Chris Dornin. Dornin gave a speech at Keene State College Monday, Feb. 15 in an event
be random aside from the fact they were both located using the registry. Dornin had other examples of
and Other Bad Policies.” The speech focused on the criminal justice system and the biggest problems it faces.
their victims, some in which innocent, unrelated people were hurt. One man was on the registry because he had sex with his 15-year-old girlfriend when he was 19 years old. Now, years later, with a three-year-old and a wife, he is still harassed and judged for his actions as a teenager. Dornin has been supporting the recently proposed House Bill 653. The bill’s purpose is, “Prohibtry information for the purpose of harassing, intimidating, or threat-
percent of the world’s population and 25 percent of the prison population,” a pamphlet for Citizens for Criminal Justice Reform [CJR] reads. Dornin helped form CJR in change the states of prisons in the country. Part of what inspired him to create the organization was his work as an advisor in a New Hampshire prison. “I was listening to these guys’ stories, how their lives unraveled, and I realized, that could happen to me,” Dornin said. Mass incarceration and the privatization of prisons doesn’t help people, Dornin said, it instead keeps them in the “revolving door” of corrections. Dornin explained that there is an enormous turnover rate in private prisons, meaning that when people get out, they will probably be back in prison soon enough. “You can round up a lot of people if your goal is to mass incarcerate,” Dornin said. ence member and KSC student Hersch Chaim said. Along with
family member, employer or landlord of such person,” according to sored by state representatives Cynthia Chase and Timothy Robertson. Representative Robertson, one JAKE COUGHLIN / ADMINISTRATIVE EXECUTIVE EDITOR of the sponsors of House Bill 653, Chris Dornin talking to his audience in the Mountain View Room in the L. P. Young Student Center. was present at Dornin’s speech. He spoke of the man Dornin overcrowding, Dornin said the better job of rehabilitating people training or entering a drug program. talked about above, “He’s still on a expense of imprisonment far in prison,” he said. Dornin said he thinks programs exceeds what is really needed. A major step in the right direc- like this will not only encourage list, which doesn’t make it easy to “In New Hampshire it costs tion was taken last June, when the good behavior, but also help prison- do anything.” To put this in perspective, “Murstate passed, “one of the best pieces ers plan for life after prison. someone for a year. That is wasted Dornin said that programs derers have the lowest levels of recidivism among prisoners, and the second money,” Dornin said. according to Dornin. lowest is sex offenders,” Dornin said. Dornin said he thinks rehabilThe bill will allow prisoners to itation-oriented programs would Skyler Frazer can be contacted at better serve the public as well as tence by getting a GED, a degree, sfrazer@kscequinox.com the prisoners. “We need to do a some type of vocational or skill has become a problem.
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3:29 p.m. Spaulding Gym: Someone called reporting breathing problems. He refused transport but asked for a ride to his building.
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5:20 p.m. Rhodes Hall: Reporting a past theft from a classrom in the building.
Administrators at Keene State College are pursuing changes for the school. Student Assembly hosted members from Keeling Associates Tuesday, Feb. 24 to talk about the schools strategic plan. Rich Keeling, the principal and senior executive consultant at Keeling Associates discussed themes for the schools
6:46 p.m. Randall Hall: RA found alcohol during a health and safety check. 7:09 p.m. Randall Hall: RA found alcohol during a health and safety check. Wednesday, Feb. 18 12:50 a.m. Rhodes Hall: DTZ staff member fell and struck his head and is asking for medical assistance. Subject was sitting up and awake when officers arrived. 9:11 p.m. Randall Hall: RA reported a banned person was in the building. No banned paperwork was found for the subject. 9:36 p.m. Sidewalks: Officers dealing with two possible intoxicated subjects in front of the building. One refused to stay and left the area. 11:55 p.m. Bushnell Apartments: Loud noise coming from one of the second floor apartments. Residents turned down the music. Thursday, Feb. 19 8:22 a.m. Carle Hall: Silent witness report of stolen jewelry from a residence hall room. Friday, Feb. 20 8:22 a.m. Sidewalks: Blue Honda Fit with MA tags seen using a dumpster by P3. Left via Bruder Street.
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Annie Kuster discussing higher education on campus at the panel in the L.P. Young Student Center last week.
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Pell Grants as another way to make college more accessible for students. According to Kuster, one of the challenges of student lending is keeping the interest rate as low as possible. “Going forward in a sponsored legislation, I’d like to help people to Robert Graham, student body president of KSC, ing student loans and what Congress had planned. Kuster mentioned a bill she co-signed in the 2012 Congress whose prime sponsor is senior U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts. “The idea is to take student debt after graduation for students with a higher interest rate and Kuster said. She said she believes it is critical for being able to make the decision to go into a career of one’s choice, rather than being overwhelmed with the burden of debt. Director of New Hampshire’s Division of Higher Education Ed MacKay suggested that Congress expand a version of income-based repayment. “It enables the student to realize the amount of money they must set aside to repay their debt,” MacKay said. He said he believes this will give students a chance to look at long-term decision planning, like buying a house, as the economy moves forward. Discussing other ways to decrease debt, MacKay said, “The single greatest way to reduce your debt is to graduate at a timelier basis.” He said he encourages students to avoid borrowing money for extra semesters and that doing so will decrease the amount of debt. A student in the audience disagreed with MacKay as she politely discussed the demand
for a longer college stay due to her challenging major. She mentioned that some majors at KSC have a higher number of required courses and are extremely structured. “Many of us have very busy schedules and we’re stuck here longer because we can’t get everything done within four years, which adds to our costs,” she said. Atkins responded by insisting that some majors do in fact require more time. He referred to winter and summer courses that are available for students to help graduate on a more realistic and timely basis. Mike Welsh, a professor of political science at KSC asked Kuster if policy makers understood the struggles for college students in today’s economy. Kuster responded with agreeing that it’s hard for middle class families to contribute to college funds and assured the audience that some, but not all, policy makers do understand the struggles. cials make out-of-touch comments with the reality of people’s lives on the topic of higher education,” Kuster said. She said she believes it helps if policy makers understand the struggles in order to make Payne stated the constant change of reasoning for attending college. She said she believes working with younger kids will help better prepare them for making college happen. “It’s not about where you go, it’s that you go and how you get there,” Payne said. “I see so many kids that have incredible aspirations that don’t have a co-signer for a private loan, and they may not be able to go to school because federal aid is not enough,” Payne said. She also said she believes that working and taking federal aid has become a challenge for students. Kuster continued with the idea that the working world is rapidly changing. “It’s going to
take your talented generation to keep up with that,” she said to students in the audience. She stated that many businesses are looking for employees New Hampshire College and University council member Scott Powers encouraged students needs to be done to get a good job after graduation. “We’re training students for jobs that aren’t even created yet,” Powers said. He said he urges students to do well in school but also to talk to businesses. “Network and learn as much as you can so when you’re ready to go into the workforce you’ll have some experience,” Powers said. Kuster wrapped up the discussion by encouraging students not to oversee “soft skills” looked at by many businesses. Some of these skills include leadership, working well with others and time management. She said she believes that the incoming generation of students are always looking to learn more and she pushes students to pursue a lifelong learning. As a congresswoman representing New Hampshire since 2013, Kuster has been working on colsaid these conferences help for her to hear ideas from students, faculty and families about the topic of college accessibility. “It’s also a good way for me to share with audiences the legislation I’m working on that will improve this matter of college savings accounts, and introduce programs that people may not be aware of,” she said. Kuster said she brought in the panel to help people discover information about college access affordability they may have not known. Skyler Frazer can be contacted at sfrazer@kscequinox.com
“There are concerns about the reputation of the school,” Keeling said. Keeling said that students and faculty are concerned of the schools reputation as a party school. Faculty have also expressed worry about culty or standards within the institution. Another theme found through their consulting regarded the schools diversity. Keeling said that strengthening the schools diversity must be part of the strategic plan moving forward. Provost Walter Zakahi also met with Student Assembly to discuss possible academic changes to the school. “There is a great deal of division amongst the faculty regarding the ISP program,” Zakahi said. “Almost all of them would agree some changes should be made,” according to Zakahi. Student representative John Snider said he would like ISP courses to focus more on math, philosophy and writing. “Flexibility in ISPs is big,” Student Body President Bobby Graham said. Skyler Frazer can be contacted at sfrazer@kscequinox.com
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Students celebrate African Heritage in the Multicultural Student Advisory Board’s first event
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Students playing and dancing to music in the Mabel Brown Room during the event “Celebrating the Motherland” on Feb. 16.
Poetry, stories, music and dancing are all present in the SAVANNA BALKUN
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Black History Month and the African roots that each one of us have. The Multicultural Student Advisory Board put on an event called “Celebrating the Motherland” on Feb. 16. The event was surrounded with the idea of honoring Africa and its roots in celebration of Black History Month. The board’s overseer and assistant of the Diversity board put on the event. Clark said the board is made up of ten students and their mission is to raise awareness about diversity. Clark explained that this is the board’s was their debut event. She said the students worked
portrayal of how everyone and every continent has roots that trace back to Africa and those roots are to be honored, Clark explained. She said Africa is represented as the mother and the country as the children. Student performer Jessica Pierre from Haiti enced by Africa. She said every time she thinks about her roots, she thinks about Africa. Pierre went on to express through a story how bravery has been a huge aspect in her life and childhood, which is relatable to Africa. Also a student performer, Sandra Kayira, explained the geography of Africa and how it is the second largest continent on earth. She then went on to explain how Africa is the origin of humans, going back seven million years ago. She said how the conquest of Africa from 18181914 was done by many diverse countries such as Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Russia and the Netherlands. Students on the board went through a PowerPoint
slide by slide, proving that everyone should be celebrating the “motherland” because each continent has roots that go back to Africa Poetry, stories, facts, clothing, music and dancing were all used in the event to celebrate the roots of Africa. Some of the dancing that was demonstrated included Latin dances such as the Bachata, Merengue and Salsa. Traditional African dances were also performed. Professional drummer from Senegal, West Africa, Massamba Diop, was a special guest drummer for the sparse crowd who attended the event. Diop, who is a touring drummer, plays the talking drum. He gave everyone a quick lesson on drum names. Diop had the whole audience on its feet dancing by the end of the event. There were also two back-up drummers playing with Diop who are from Brattleboro, Vermont. Clark said that at least four of the students on the board are from Africa. However, she said the Diversity
dents but concentrates on their identities, according to Clark. She said she strongly encourages students to stop by. She explained how the board also concentrates on students with disabilities, veterans, non-traditional students, LGBT or any other under-represented class. Clark also mentioned that there is a lounge in the help students create connections with one another. The Multicultural Student Advisory Board will continue to put on events throughout the year to raise awareness for certain issues, Clark said. Clark said next month, on March 26, there will be an event that is based on struggling with appearances and body image. The idea of the event is that, “you can’t eat beauty.” The event will be more workshop-styled for students. Savanna Balkun can be contacted at sbalkun@kscequinox.com
The purpose of the event was to show an abstract
SoundoFF Paul Orr Senior Film Major
“I haven’t had that much interaction with them, but the couple times I have they’ve been pretty helpful.”
Marissa DePolo Sophomore Health Science
“I think they’re pretty helpful. I mean if I’ve lost my I.D. I can call them and they’re always helpful.”
“How have your interactions with campus safety been?”
Brendan Olson First-year Biology
“They walk around the dorms at night and that’s a little creepy, but other than that I haven’t had any issues with them.”
Allison Sonia Sophomore Psychology
“I think they’ve done a really great job. I’ve mostly interacted with them through the shuttle service.”
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“‘Campus safety has always respected me and never given me a hassle with anything.”
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Why KSC should not be put in a false light Here at Keene State College, students would like to think that they are getting the fair est in our school. When prospective students come to take a tour of the school, how many of them actually end up living in a dorm similar to what they are shown. Some of the advertisements that the school publishes does not always show KSC in the light that active students all know to be true. that we speak about diversity as something much more than just race. Diversity can be seen in culture, intellect and religion, among many other things. This is not to say that However, we as The Equinox do not agree with advertising our school to be something that it is not to its entirety. A review on Niche.com rates KSC with a “C” for diversity in terms of race alone. According to this website, the breakdown of race diversity is as follows: 1 percent African American, 1 percent Asian, 3 percent Hispanic, 0 percent International, 0 percent Native American, 82 percent White and 12 percent Unknown. ethnic backgrounds to help diversify the college and lessen the stereotype that only white students attend the school. If our advertisements are solely for public relation reaness looking for a way to make a buck. The school brochures handed out during tours and orientation should accurately represent the student body. Picking a token disabled person or a token person of color is not necessarily an accurate depiction of what the majority of students here are like. This is absolutely not to be confused with The Equinox believing that people of minorities should not be acknowledged. We do not agree with that at all, but we do believe we should be showing the public exactly what they will see if they were to actually enroll here — an unfortunate lack of diversity. mitories. When most students tour here with their parents, they are shown the one fairly new and clean dorms. Fiske Hall, for exmaple. This hall is located right on the quad with a beautiful view of the campus and is a relatively new and appealing building. In reality, however, a very little number of students get placed there for housing. Instead, they end up in much older, dirtier looking dorms such as Carle or Randall Hall. These are dorms in which students often complain about cleanliness issues, building problems, noise levels, etc. We understand that the college needs to attract students to our campus environment, but we believe we should give them the honest truth up front. enroll here and decide this is not what they were led to believe. its positive features. That does not mean, however, that KSC should hide the issues it has, such as the outdated housing, the forced triples or the buildings that have heating problems. The Equinox believes that if the college wants to advertise itself as a school with a Encourage diversity at this school. We recognize that the faculty and administration are far more diverse than the student body, but that hasn’t translated into a diverse student body. The college either needs to stop putting itself in a false light and should label itself for what it is, or take steps to rectify its abysmal diversity statistics and inadequate facilities. Every college is going to have its issues — this school is still a place for great opporin life. We just ask that the college as a whole be more realistic with the public. KYLE BAILEY / PHOTO EDITOR
STAFF COMMENTARY
Student defends Beck’s behavior at The Grammy Awards while questioning Kanye’s ALLISON PICONE
Equinox Staff A few weeks ago the biggest night in music happened. The Grammy Awards had every major music icon, legend and newbie present — Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, Hozier, Sam Smith, Kanye West and Beck — to name just a few. Sam Smith, Beck and Pharrell were just a few artists that received recognition for their work throughout the year. But the awards that were handed out and the performances that went on were not the only thing people were talking about after the show ended. Kanye West has a real talent of making his unwanted opinion known during award shows. In 2009 he interrupted Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech at the Video Music Awards when she won Female
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people were quite shocked and clearly Kanye West was one of them. Just as in 2009, Kayne started to head up on stage while Beck was trying to give his speech, but he stopped. However, that does not mean he did not get his thoughts out after the show. In an interview with E! News Kayne said that if the Grammys want real artists to keep coming back then they need to “stop playing with us” and that they “keep smacking people in the face that deliver monumental music.” He also goes on to say that Beck should have given his award to Beyoncé because JOHN SHEARE / INVISION /AP PHOTO Beyoncé has more artistry. Beck accepts the award for album of the I want to go into how Kanye thinks that year. Beyoncé has artistry but Beck does not. Why does Kanye West get to decide what makes Video of the Year instead of Beyoncé. an artist good or not? At the Grammys Beck’s album “MornKayne later admitted that he had never ing Phase” won Album of the Year. Some
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heard Beck’s album before. So what was all the fuss about? Does he really like Beyoncé that much that he always feels the need to defend her? I love “Queen B” as much as the next girl, but to compare her to Beck is like comparare both musicians, but their genres aren’t remotely similar. Beck has been creating music since the early 90s and has released twelve albums Though Beck does not have the mainstream following that Beyoncé has, he has something else — pure, raw talent. Over the past two decades he has not only released albums, but he has also written all of them. On the album “Morning Phase” he did not just write the songs, but he also did all the vocals, produced the album and played
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13-track record. If that is not artistry, I do not know what is. For a fellow artist to criticize him and tell him that he is not deserving of an award must have been a real blow. Beck handled it a lot better than Kanye ever would have. He was just as surprised as anyone else to win the award, and went on to say, “I thought she was going to win. Come on, it is Beyoncé.” Beck also said that he was happy to have Kanye up there. He said, “He deserves to be up there as much as anybody.” Beck is a humbled musician that makes music not for popularity or fame, but for the love of the art. He was deserving of the award whether Kayne West believes so or not. Allison Picone can be contacted at Allison.Picone@ksc.keene.edu
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Student questions high school drug paraphernalia policies TAYLOR HOWE
Equinox Staff High school students standing outside of their school smoking cigarettes used to be commonplace, but that sighting has been gradually dissipating. Now, electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or vaporizers, are the newest fad, being used for both nicotine and illegal substances like marijuana. That fad might not last long, however, because high schools across the nation are cracking down. But should they punish students as if they are using a nicotine product or drug paraphernalia? For me, the answer is obvious — punish the students for what the e-cigarette is meant to be used for — nicotine. E-cigarettes have not been around for very long, but they have become popular among smokers to help them quit. The e-cigarettes heat a nicotine solution that then creates vapor instead of burning tobacco and creating smoke. This also means that e-cigarette users can smoke and get their nicotine without creating smoke or a scent. These new cigarettes have become extremely popular among high school students recently and are now even more popular than traditional cigarettes, according to Fox News. They are also extremely popular among college students. The decision regarding how traditional cigarettes should be categorized in school policies has been decided by the laws regulating traditional cigarettes. However, e-cigarettes have yet to be regulated by the federal government and state governments are just starting to make their own decisions. The National Association of State Boards of Education’s Executive Director, Kristen Amundson, however, stated that she believes the group would recommend that the vaporized devices be treated as tobacco products. Every high school has an anti-tobacco policy in its student handbook. Some high schools have decided to add vaporizers to their policy while others have decided to add them under their policy against drug paraphernalia. This means that some high schools in states like North Carolina, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania and Connecticut group these devices together with bongs and pipes, punishing their students more harshly for e-cigarettes than traditional cigarettes, according to Fox News. Most high schools punish students for
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using tobacco products by giving students detention, sending a letter home or mandating tobacco education classes. These punishments would be the same for e-cigarettes if they are categorized as tobacco products by the school. If they are not, however, then students could be given long suspensions, expulsions, drug tests and a report of the incident on their permanent school record. Although it is true that some students utilize the device as a way to smoke illegal drugs like marijuana discreetly, that is the not the case for every student. Just because some students utilize the device in a way it is not intended to be used does not mean every student should be assumed to be doing the same thing. The high schools should punish students for the
device’s designated use, which is smoking record for having a tobacco product. When tobacco. applying for universities during their senior Yes, students are not supposed to have year, college admission departments will see the record as drug paraphernalia, giving most of them are under the age of 18, the the college the wrong impression and hinlegal age to have tobacco products in Amer- dering the student’s ability to get admitted, ica, but it is unfair to punish these students all because of a tobacco product. for drug paraphernalia if that is not how I believe states should follow in Conthey are using these devices. necticut’s footsteps. According to the New It would take too much time for high Haven Register’s Wes Duplantier, Connectschools to investigate each case to see if icut’s State Representative, Devin Carney, students were using their e-cigarettes as has proposed a bill that “calls for e-cigadrug paraphernalia. Therefore high schools should use good judgment, common sense . . . [and] forbids the use of e-cigarettes by and discretion when deciding a punish- anyone on school grounds” (2015). ment. Duplantier states, “After the age limit If the vaporizers are categorized in that on e-cigarettes was passed, the Connectiway, then students would have a permanent cut Boards of Education sent its members
an example of how to incorporate electronic cigarettes and vapor products into their existing anti-tobacco policies” not their existing drug paraphernalia policies. I have no problem with punishing a student for being in possession of or using an e-cigarette because I understand the health concerns high schools have. However it is the punishment and policies I have trouble with. I do strongly believe students should not be using e-cigarettes because it can easily lead to a nicotine addiction, but they should not be punished for having drug paraphernalia if that’s not what they have. Taylor Howe can be contacted at thowekscequinox.com
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Caffeine addictions may reach new levels with help from inhalants HEATHER O’BRIEN
think it gets out of hand when people on campus are stand many students stay up late and need a kick of energy, but I don’t see how that is a healthy habit to develop. I can’t lie, some days my tastebuds long for
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addictive it can be while also being helpful in reducI read on everdayhealth.com that the newest prodthat only the grown-ups would drink. If one goes into a Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks, preteens are drinking
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people say they need a cup to start the day, that may just available in Massachusetts, New York and France. The be all in their heads. website states that the AeroShot was up for review by the Food and Drug Administration. - bles me. Creating something like this seems just as bad feine is a drug produced in the leaves and seeds of certain plants that gives the body an energy boost. Many could be a healthier option, but it’s making the addicother edibles, such as tea, Red Bull and even chocolate -
lack of the drug in the body. Some of my friends have complained that they get into my body. The amount of these beverages that we - drink should be monitored. I, for one, don’t want to get ing to kidshealth.org, jitters, headaches and anxiety can refreshing. Unfortunately, Red Bull does not give you - wings and America doesn’t always run on Dunkin. health.com stated that it can also reduce health risks Heather O’Brien can be contacted at also help treat ADHD because it enhances focus. Still, I hobrien@kscequinox.com PHILIP BERGERON / GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITOR
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Life after college can be tough, but some say it’s not all gloom and doom BECCA FALK
Equinox Staff Last week I discussed, or shall I say ranted about, the many issues that recent and soon-to-be college graduates are facing. While I stand by and support what I wrote, it is very unlike me to look at things with such a negative attitude. This being said, I decided to search for the silver lining, because I strongly believe
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics compiled data that showed, “that the unemployment at least twice the national average, because they are so new to the job market, lack expecompany has to downsize in hard economic times.” However, according to a more recent
past August, the exact same source — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — shows that, of some type. “recent college graduates have always had I believe that there is something to look an unemployment rate about two percentforward to after college despite all we may age points higher than for all college grads, other researchers have concluded.” jobs. They say young workers have a higher For example, last week I quoted that the unemployment rate than workers of all ages.
Aha, silver lining! So, yes, the unemployment rate for recent graduates could be better, but that’s also old news. This article also quotes an analysis written this year for the New York Federal Reserve proving this is true. The analysis, Are Recent College Graduates Finding Good Jobs?, reveals “by historical standards, underemployment rates for recent college graduates have indeed been quite high since the onset of the Great Recession. Moreover, underemployment among recent graduates . . . is also on the rise, part of a trend that began with the 2001 recession.” The analysis then states that their researchers compared the experiences of recent graduates nowadays with recent
graduates from years passed and that both high underemployment and high unemployment are common for young people who have just received their degrees because they “require some time to transition into the labor market.” On one hand, this makes sense. And it explains why so many of us considering our future options tend to keep our part-time jobs, or jobs unrelated to our degrees, until we can gain more experience and work our way up. On the other hand, those of us who have just graduated are in some sense the best candidates. Though of course it depends on the job itself, the fact of the matter is that most companies, just like everything else in our world, are constantly evolving and adjust-
ing to keep up with the new times. Looking at it this way, we would be the fact that everything we have learned is the freshest it’s ever going to be in our heads. The most recent graduates are the ones time dream job related to one’s major immediately after graduation may not statistically be in our favor, but this is neither breaking news nor the worst news. The silver lining? We won’t be the most recent graduating class forever, and we have plenty of time until then. Becca Falk can be contacted at bfalk@kscequinox.com
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Eating with the Equinox How to make: butternut squash soup KENDRA SNYDER
Contributing writer On cold winter nights there is nothing more comforting than a warm and delicious soup. Butternut squash can be a bit of a challenge to cut raw, but it is available at local grocery stores and the Keene Farmers’ Market pre-cut. This recipe is gluten-free and vegan friendly (if you opt out on the optional addition of cream). The spices and vegetables make for a thick, There are also variations of this recipe to make it southwestern-style, Thai-style or an apple, Gorgonzola and almond butternut soup.
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 cup of chopped white sweet onions 3 cups of vegetable stock 1 cup of chopped carrots 4 cups of chopped butternut squash Salt to taste Pepper to taste Nutmeg to taste 1/3 cup light cream (optional)
Directions: 1) SautĂŠ the chopped onions in a large sauce pan with the vegetable oil and butter until onions are tender. 2) Add stock, squash, carrots, salt and pepper to pan with onions and let simmer until vegetables are tender. 3) Add cream and stir if desired for a thicker soup. 3) Process vegetable mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth or at a consistency of your choice. 4) Return blended mixture to sauce pan and heat. 5) Add nutmeg and serve warm.
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After the butternut squash soup is warmed on the stove, sprinkle with nutmeg, serve warm and enjoy.
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While under hypnosis, people have an enhanced capacity for response to suggestion. Hypnotized KSC students strike a pose for the audience after a suggestion from hypnotist Eric Mina.
favorite part was how the audience was reacting. It was almost as entertaining as the people on stage," she continued. Buonpane added, “He saw someone in the audience who had been hypnotized, and he brought her on stage too, even though he already picked other people.” ing,” Buonpane continued, “I liked that he was doing things I’d never seen before. All
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thought it would be fun,” Marinelli explained. Marinelli added, “The whole idea kind of scares me.” Despite this, Marinelli still had a great time at the show. “He was really personable,” Marinelli said of Mina. “It was amazing how he engaged the Throughout the show, Mina had the audience as well as the people on stage. My students on stage act like cats, audition for a soda commercials and dance to raise
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Students dance for a charity of their choice while under hypnosis.
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Eric Mina convinces hypnotized student to think water tastes like urine.
Hypnotized students “sleep” on the stage in the Mabel Brown Room.
among other subconscious performances. For Mina, he said the best part of his job is getting feedback. Mina said, “It’s a great feeling when someone comes up to me after the show, completely inspired and asks me about how they can change themselves. Or when someone comes up to me and says, ‘Dude, you just changed my view on hypnosis. You just blew my mind.’” Mina added, “One of the best parts is when I get to see that perspective switch and see their mind change for the better.” At the end of the day, Mina considers himself to be a mental coach. “I can also help you think like the person you want to become,” Mina said, “If you want to change who you are, it’s all about changing your perspective.” Jill Giambruno can be contacted at jgiambruno@kscequinox.com
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“It’s a nice relaxing setting because they play music, and [the nurses and volunteers] are always really nice and talkative,” she said. Julia Hart, another student who donated on Wednesday, said she estimates she has donated blood about 15 times. “There is always a demand for blood, so I try to go as often as I can, about every eight weeks or as much as possible,” she said. According to the American Red Cross website, donors must wait 56 days, or eight weeks, in between donations. Hart explained when she is home she donates at a local church near her house that is always hosting blood drives. Hart said, “It’s a really good cause, and it doesn’t hurt.” Along with donating blood, students also donated their time at the blood drive. Volunteers Casey Walden and Melanie Zorko said they are both part of the Delta Xi Phi sorority and picked up some shifts to help out. They said since they are both ineligible to donate blood, they choose to donate their time instead. “We make sure people sit down after they donate blood and we try to persuade them to have something to eat or drink before they leave so it’s less likely they’ll feel dizzy,” Walden said. Zorko added, “Everyone seems really happy after. They know they did a good thing so that’s probably why they feel pretty good.” “Everyone is really nice and it’s a really caring environment,” Walden said. Although Kya Roumimper, the Coordinator of Events and comment, she did not respond before The Equinox’s deadline. However, the volunteers and donors said they saw the blood drive as a great way to bring people together for a good cause. According to the American Red Cross website, they hold more than 200,000 blood drives each year and there are several locations to donate blood in the Keene area, where students are welcome. Donor Cloutier said, “If you have the opportunity to save a life, why wouldn’t you?” Taylor Thomas can be contacted at tthomas@kscequinox.com
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shared it [on social media]. Someone told me within hours after I saw it that it wasn’t real. I wasn’t mad though, I found it funny,” Shanks shared. Marquis stated she found the website to be humorous. She said the nature of the website, though often ridiculous and silly, is ultimately harmless. Murphy said she also viewed The Owl Pellet to be mostly undisruptive. “The articles the website posts are too ridiculous for anyone to take seriously. I see it as harmless because the creators of the website clearly state in the ‘about’ section that every article they write is fake,” she said. On The Owl Pellet website, it states “These articles are in depth pieces of journalistic excellence that give college students the critical knowledge they need to thrive in a diverse environment.” The website continues to say “All the articles are also fake and stupid.” Shanks reiterated Murphy’s statement by sharing how he thought the only potential harm of the website could produce would be if someone were convinced the articles posted held any amount of truth. “When I was under the impression that the Furby article was real, I was mad about it,” he said. “But when I was told it was fake I was still mad. I thought it was kind of pathetic that people would go out of their way to write something so pointless,” he continued. Marquis found the Furby article to be the only aspect of the website that was problematic. She said she felt the article was written as a reaction to President Huot not closing the college. “I think people were upset about not getting a snow day and someone came up with the idea to say [Huot] makes those decisions based on a 90s toy,” Marquis explained. “That website helped perpetuate the negative thoughts and emotions we were all feeling on those days that didn’t get canceled,” she explained. She added how she believes the level of satire the website reaches is
Claire Hickey can be reached at chickey@kscequinox.com PHILIP BERGERON / GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITOR
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KSC’s Relay for Life club kicks off campaign BROGAN WESSELL
hope,” Sleeman stated. In order to achieve the desired student participation, Sleeman stated that the club needs all social media outlets involved, along with on-campus media and people to spread the message by word of mouth. She said social media is a big part of getting people involved. She said, “I believe that the more events we put on, the more people will become aware. I believe that we live in a society where we're constantly on social media and on our phones and laptops so creating Facebook events, groups and reminders are crucial in getting the word out there.” She added, “But Relay For Life is
Equinox StAff On Wednesday, Feb. 18, the Relay for Life club hosted the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay awareness on campus. in the Flag Room inside the L.P. Young Student Center. According to the American Cancer Society’s website, cancer.org, four million people in more than 20 countries take events to help raise much needed awareness and funds to take a stand against cancer. ryn Sleeman stated that in addition to raising awareness for those who might be unaware of the American Cancer Society, this type of event also raises awareness about where the donated money goes and how it is used. According to the website, Relay for Life has raised more than $5 bil-
[College] so such a huge population of students already know about it.” Sleeman stated that she has been years, with four years on her high school committee and three years Sleeman added that she also takes part in county and state relays back home in Vermont.
says the money raised goes toward cancer research and treatment along with programs to help raise the selfesteem of cancer patients. Sophomore and event co-chair -
Life because they were hosting a hair donation event and I was donating my hair so my grandma could have a wig made. I ended up staying the entire twelve hours and I was hooked from walking with all of the survivors I had talked to and learning about their stories,” Sleeman stated.
for the Relay for Life event, which is on April 10, and to give those who attend a chance to learn not only about their theme, but also about their mission. “At this event we also do fundraising and try to promote activities that we have done in the past. This year we were selling t-shirts, chocolates, luminaria bags and we were
long-term involvement in Relay for involved in a committee position for the Relay for Life for four years, but has participated in the relays for the past seven years. “When I was in eighth grade, one of my friends asked me if I wanted to be on her relay team, so I joined and I loved it and could not wait for
stated. event and the Relay for Life event brings together those who have
event we primarily focused on educating those who attended about our “Our mission is to walk for twelve PHILIP BERGERON / GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITOR
cancer by raising money for cancer research. Cancer never sleeps, so should we?” Sleeman asked. Neula Ha, a sophomore who works with the social media aspect helps motivate people to sign up and informs people why to participate. It pumps participants up for the main event and gives people the opportunity to really get in the groove of things. It also sets as a refresher to let people know that Relay For Life is approaching.” Sleeman said every year there is a theme for Relay for Life and this
“Every year we have a greater turnout than the year before, but we can only imagine what our full event would be like if we had everyone on campus involved like we hope.”
duo stated that although the Relay for Life is still happening, they are undergoing a series of changes. “This is something brand new to us. We have new co-chairs of the event, a new advisor plus our old one, a new American Cancer Society representative and a very young
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popular TV show. Sleeman said, “Our theme this year is the Amazing Race Against ‘The Amazing Race’ TV show. With our theme we are challenging new will take place until the Relay for
big year for our new club and our event knowing that every year we have grown in size the day of,” SleeLife event.” pletes a challenge, they will acquire stated that their main concern is to man stated. She continued, “We are excited a point that will count toward who get more people involved in Relay for our returning members and perwill win a special prize at the Relay for Life. task each team was assigned was [for Life] event. These challenges “Every year we have a greater formers but we are just as excited to to take a team picture and tag their will take place at random through- turnout than the year before, but have new members and performers Instagram post with the hashtag out the time remaining until the we can only imagine what our full too.” Brogan Wessell can be contacted at “#kscr4l.” Relay for Life in April.” event would be like if we had everybwessell@kscequinox.com She said, “When a team comFor future events, Sleeman one on campus involved like we
Student studying away says she is strengthening her Spanish skills while in Spain COURTNEY PARSONS
Study AbroAd - SpAin I’ve never thought of myself as the kind of person who would study abroad, but here
thing is closed. It is called a “siesta” and everyone just goes home to relax. I think the real adjustment is going to be coming back home and not having siestas. Being immersed in the culture the way that I am is just so amazing. Everything here is also so beautiful, it’s hard to believe that people here get to experience this all the time. Just walking to class I see so many picturesque sights. I cross a river and walk past the Catedral de Sevilla, which is a huge cathedral with incredible architecture. My mom commented on how amazing my pictures are that she sees on Facebook, but I really don’t think I can take the credit because everything is already so beautiful here — the pictures don’t even do it justice a lot of the time.
“I think the real adjustment is going to be coming back home and not having siestas.” - COURTNEY PARSONS KSC STUDENT STUDYING IN SPAIN
I am in Spain. My adventures have been nothing short of amazing so far. I’m just completing my third week of living here and it feels like I’ve already experienced so much. I have already traveled to the beautiful city of Ronda and lived through a crazy night in Cadiz for the “Carnival.” I decided to study in Spain because I have a love for the language. Before I had municate in Spanish, however, that has already completely changed and I now feel choosing to come to Sevilla for the semesOne of the biggest reasons why I’ve with my host mom all the time and she helps me out so much. I really do think that I got lucky with my housing because my “señora” is so sweet and an amazing cious food here and I can’t wait to share recipes I’ve learned with my family and friends when I get back to America. There’s a lot of things about the culture
things from home. I think one of the things I’m missing the most is the ability to take hot water. Other than that though I can’t really complain about too much. I miss my wonderful parents and all my friends and I can’t wait to share stories about my adventures here with them once I’m back home. I’m very excited for May to come around, when all my classes are
spend 10 days traveling around Spain with I think one of the biggest changes is me. I also have plans to travel to Granada, the nightlife. For example, showing up to Córdoba, Morocco and Gibraltar in my a bar, or “discoteca,” before midnight is next few weeks here. considered way too early. The night usuMy advice to anyone who has the opportunity to study abroad is to do it — - because who knows when you’ll ever get ment. One of my favorite things about this chance again. Spain is that it’s completely acceptable to It really hasn’t been as hard as I thought nap in the middle of the day. it would be to adjust and I can’t wait for We have a period of time every day what’s to come. from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. when every-
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School foils students’ attempts to work more hours DAVE PADRAZO
Equinox Staff Some recent changes made to the hours students can access the Media Arts Center
labs and rooms in the MAC have been students can access the rooms. Students, especially graphic design majors, say that due to their substantial workload they should have unlimited access to these labs.
the 100 lab hours a week. Students say this their assignments. majors agreed that by locking these doors the school is denying them the time they programs they don’t otherwise have access to. While this change was made to align lab students who need the lab to do work are not happy. happy with the way the MAC lab has operated over the last two years.
and computer programs.
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the codes or hours would be changed and would occasionally have to contact campus needed to be. pattern to the changes. She said, “There would be times where the door codes would just change on me out Some students believe this is a problem bigger than just the room codes.
Tague calculated that many graphic work a week: 15 hours at internships, 15
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poses. She said, “It’s very disappointing when
works 19-hour days between class and two jobs, which leaves him little extra time.
She expressed disappointment that
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hundred hours a week, so whenever I can was “just another way to deny us longer hours in order to save money by cutting
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“We have to be together every day class, just more time to do it. He explained, because our capstone class, which is called Graphic design major Collin Middle- the only consistent and reliable resource - ton agreed with Tague. Middleton said he I am provided with as a graphic design The amount we have right now is at least
Dave Padrazo can be contacted at dpadrazo@kscequinox.com
Oppression workshops aim to raise awareness for KSC’s Multicultural Club JESS BYRNE
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“I can’t express myself in school, class or events. Common Ground is where I can really express who I am.”
raise awareness about racism on campus through three workshops hosted by the college’s Multicultural Club. This semester, KSC has provided intersectionality on racism and oppression. By having these workshops, they hope to raise awareness about the Common Ground KSC Multicultural Cub. Senior Cait Kelly attended the intersectionality
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student support on campus.
Kelly also agreed that the club should raise awareness by promoting the club so more people go to the meetings. Kelly said, “We should put up more signs so people
According to the KSC website, students can use the multiculturalism and social justice. culture.
race and minority groups. She also explained that the celebrate who people are and I’m hoping more people oppression. The end goal, she said, is to end this oppression in America.
Garcia also stresses enjoying the events hosted by the Multicultural Club. PHILIP BERGERON / GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITOR
Kaur said, “Common Ground is a club here at KSC
Kaur said Common Ground it a good place to open Common Ground is where I can really express who I
She said meetings are held on Mondays at 8:30 p.m.
Katelyn Biron is a KSC student who occasionally attends the club’s meetings.
Biron said, “Growing up in Vermont I wasn’t surrounded with much diversity. Common Ground is a really great place to meet new people in a diverse set- the webpage and are also usually promoted around campus. Jess Byrne can be contacted at There are also other multicultural resources on jbyrne@kscequinox.com
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The Owl Pellet perplexes KSC students CLAIRE HICKEY
Equinox Staff A satirical website named The Owl Pellet has been posting weekly online articles since October, but has recently gained popularity across the Keene State College campus. Word of the website spread throughout campus after it published an article claiming KSC President Anne Huot relies on advice from a toy Furby upon making decisions, especially about whether or not to cancel school. Previous to the release of the article, entitled “President Huot Reportedly Doubting Decision to Rely on Advice of Furby for School Cancellations,” many students said they had not heard of the website. It appeared that the website’s popularity heightened when the college remained open during a snowstorm — which consequently angered many students. Many students, such as junior Rebecca Marquis, stated they heard of the website through sharing on social media sites. “I heard about the article on Twitter and on Facebook during one of the snowstorms,” Marquis said. “Shortly after I read it I got a few texts asking if I knew if it was true or not since I work in the explained. Marquis stated she knew immediately that ated with the college when she read the headline and saw the photograph of Huot with a Furby sitting on her desk. Taylor Murphy, an elementary education major, said she too heard of the website via social media as well as through word of mouth. “I heard a lot of people talking about the article [in the dining commons and in classes] because it was so funny and such a bizarre story to come up with. However, I did also hear multiple people discussing it with the belief that it was true which honestly is almost as sad as the website itself,” Murphy explained. Junior and sociology major Cody Shanks admitted he was one of the students who was
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Hypnotist Eric Mina shows the audience he has full control over those he hypnotized by making them fall asleep with the snap of his fingers.
Comedy hypnotist comes to KSC JILL GIAMBRUNO
Equinox Staff After graduating from Pennsylvania State University with a psychology degree, Eric Mina wasn’t exactly planning on becoming a hypnotist. “My last year in college, I was doing an internship and I was getting paid no money for thirty hours a week,” Mina how to make a lot more money in a little bit of time, so I started being a magician out of nowhere and I started getting paid for that.” Mina continued, “I ended up going to see a hypnotist show around that time, and I was completely captivated. I realized that with hypnotism I would be able to help more people. I was supposed to be But I felt like I could inspire more people and help more people this way.” performing about one hundred shows a
year. Mina took the stage at Keene State College on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 and invited anyone in the audience to take a seat and be part of the show. “For the most part, anyone can be hypnotized,” Mina explained. scious part of your brain and accessing the subconscious part,” he continued. Jack Hagge, a KSC student who took the stage, said that he’d been hypnotized before. “I keep coming to shows because it’s so much fun,” Hagge said. Hagge added, “I like the idea of doing something in front of a crowd, then trying to remember it after. I think it’s pretty cool.” Of the show Thursday, Hagge could only remember parts of it. “I think I was a dancer,” Hagge recalled, “And I think I was dancing for a charity.” With the help of his friends, however, Hagge said he was able to remember most of the show by breakfast on Friday morn-
Shanks shared that he read the article and was disappointed in the alleged decision making process of KSC’s president. “Unfortunately, I did believe the website was
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Hypnotized students are “angry” at the crowd, following suggestions by comedy hypnotist who visited KSC on Thursday, Feb. 19.
of it and then it kind of takes over," she ing. Like Hagge, KSC student Amy Buon- added. Joining Buonpane to go see the show pane was also no stranger to hypnosis. “I was kind of skeptical when I did it was one thing, but her friend Kate Marinelli said she would never volunteer to be friends all said it would work on me,” hypnotized. “[Buonpane] really wanted to be hypBuonpane said. “I feel like the whole thing is in your notized, so I went with her because I mind. You just have to convince yourself
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“I didn’t realize it was a parody account because of how many people shared it on Facebook,” he stated. Shanks said it wasn’t until he looked more into the website by reading other articles that he realized the site was fake. Other recent articles posted by The Owl such as “Student Wearing Hood In Dining ComPeripheral Vision” and “Professor Surprised To Find Students Actually Seem To Care This Semester.” “I was surprised to learn that [The Owl Pellet] was fake because of how many people had
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Students step forward to save lives at annual blood drive TAYLOR THOMAS
StudEnt LifE Editor One pint of donated blood can save up to three lives, according to the American Red Cross website, and on Wednesday, Feb. 18 Keene State College students lined up to donate. KSC hosted the American Red Cross Blood Drive in the Mabel Brown Room, which was Student volunteers and donors came together to support the American Red Cross, who is “the largest single supplier of blood and blood products in the United States, collecting and processing approximately 40 percent of the blood supply and distributing it to about 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide,” according to their website. Aoife Corry, an exchange student from Ireland, said “I’ve always wanted to do it back home and then my professor told me that it was going on so I came down and signed up,” she explained. She said she has always wanted to donate because it’s a good cause and she has had friends who have
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Junior Cassandra Cloutier donates blood for her third time during KSC’s annual American Red Cross Blood Drive, which was held in the Mabel Brown Room.
million patients need blood every year and the only way to get blood is through volunteer donors. As she waited to donate, Corry said she was neither nervous or excited but she predicted, “I’m probably going to faint.” As for why she advises others to donate, Corry said,
“You never know what is going to happen so if you’re Cloutier said this was her third time donating blood needles, so why not?” ever in need of it you’ll want it to be there, and the same through American Red Cross at KSC. She added that for the blood drive the Mabel Brown goes for everyone, so why not help to make sure it is?” She said she really likes knowing she could save up Room was transformed into a comfortable space. Other students, such as junior Cassandra Cloutier, to three lives by donating a few minutes of her time. » BLOOD DRIVE, A7 have donated blood at KSC before. “Plus,” she said, “I really don’t have a problem with
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Film sheds light on bullying epidemic
MATT BILODEAU
equinox Staff Thanks to The Diverse Voices from the Field project in the Education Department at Keene State College, with students from the high school and the college. One event of this project was to have a special screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary “Bully.” Unless you’re a parent, sometimes forget that bullying is still as rampant as ever. It’s truly a tragedy that kids like Tyler Long [17 years old] taking their own lives. While highlighting Tyler’s story, we also follow the lives of Alex [12 years old], Kelby [16 years old], Ja’Meya [14 years old] and Ty Smalley [11 years old]. Each of them have a distinct story to tell and, through their point-of-view, we get to live their experiences. I feel gracious knowing that my school years were never this bad. At the same time, it makes me sympathize all the more Alex gets on the bus, insulted, goes to school, insulted, wash, rinse repeat. Like most awkward
gets gets and chil-
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equinox Staff On Friday, Feb. 20, guest speaker Matt Glowacki enlightened students in Keene State College’s Mabel Brown Room on how diversity both drives and motivates choices and decisions made every day. Presented by the Student Activity Council [SAC] and Common Ground, Glowacki spoke on behalf of his program
“Diversity According to Family Guy & South Park.” He used In fact, Glowacki can personally relate, having been born hidden messages behind the two television shows to illus- without legs. With a positive attitude, he has not let it get in his way of - being happy. ences. Actually, his positivity over the past 43 years of his life has led him to great success, between earning a position on the Glowacki said, “Diversity actually involves getting involved U.S.A. Paralympic Team for Sit-Volleyball, as well as in three with another person.” of his own businesses: MOGO Wheelchairs, Glow Music and
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ALBUM REVIEW
Ty Segall’s new EP infused with psychedelic vocals and folk influence RACHEL LANZA
Contributing Writer
garage rock. The last minute and a half of Between his release of “Manip- the song picks up into what seems ulator” in 2014 and the seemingly like a sunshine pop ballad with countless collaborations that Ty the ever so catchy repetition of Segall is doing, he seems to have lyrics. Moving into a more upbeat been a busy guy lately. Turning to a Bowie-esque style, take on a typical 60s sounding Segall’s psychedelic vocals and psychedelic garage pop song. With a simple layer of piccolo terhouse” feel to his new EP “Mr. over the catchy vocals and guitar Face” which was released in January of 2015. out on the album, making it one Comprised of popular garage- of the main highlights of the EP. rock musicians Charles MootThe record moves into the heart, Mikal Cronin and Emily stoner track “Drug Mugger.” Laden with solid guitar solos, this sticks with the usual psyche- track seems like it could have been delic garage-rock feel, returning to their classic exploration in the realm of garage rock. gloomy note with “The Picture,” Although it is only 13 minutes, the four-song record seems enced song that Segall has seemed far from rushed, unlike “Melted,” to put out. which seems to be over in a matter Overall, this record shows of minutes. that Segall seems to be regressRidden with guitar solos, the ing in his music, going back to a entire album is melodic and “Sleeper” sound instead of conalmost slow paced, primarily tinuing in the “Slaughterhouse” being composed of simple acous- direction that he seemed to be tic guitar and a basic bass line. The heading in. EP starts with “Mr. Face,” a rhythFamous Class put out this mic folk song with Dylan-esque novelty EP with 3-D glasses and vocals and shredding guitar solos. artwork to match, being a must Although the song brings have for vinyl lovers. The transluSegall back to a world of simple, cent red and blue 7” vinyl record unimaginative,
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years and because of the town she lives in, word spread fast and she quickly became an outcast in the community. Luckily for her, she still has a group of friends who accept her for who she is. the Cuckoo’s Nest.” At the screening, I Yet we still live in an age where teenheard groans and hissing whenever she agers are still being persecuted for their spoke. own life choices. Rightfully so — she clearly doesn’t know how to deal with children. I’m through the stories as we see them not an education major and even I know develop from beginning to end. she’s doing it wrong. Thanks to unedu-
When Alex’s parents talk to the principal of the school, she might as well have been a real-life Nurse
still remains rampant. So much so that students like Ja’Maya felt the need to resort to scare tactics in order to feel safe. She once brought a handgun aboard a school bus and now has this on her permanent record. It made me think of how far a child would go to feel safe in our school system. Just like Tyler, Ty Smalley also took his life at only 11 years old. It’s made even more devastating when Ty’s only show him where they would play. Then, this young kid ends up a pallbearer at his own friend’s funeral. I couldn’t even imagine doing that at his age. If this doesn’t break your heart, I don’t know what will. I know it hit me.
for the cause and, in that respect, it did. The only thing that I would have liked to have seen was an interview with the bullies themselves. Why are they doing what they’re doing? I feel like this could have added a whole new perspective to the issue of bullying. and with good intentions. The stories are interesting and there was enough shown to signal a rally for the cause. If you’re looking for a documentary that talks about bullying in a mature
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Don't miss local upcoming events Events starting February 26 through March 5
Redfern Arts Center Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys February 28 Saturday 11 a.m. Alumni Recital Hall
Putnam Theater “Limbo” February 26 7 p.m.
Colonial Theatre Foxcatcher February 26 - March 5 Friday 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 2, 5 & 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday 7 p.m.
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Kevin Costner stars in new sports-themed Disney film MATT BILODEAU
Kevin Costner. He doesn’t play anything new here, but he’s so good at what he does, that it doesn’t bother me all that much. I didn’t know anything about this story going in and his character guided me through everything nice and swift.
Equinox Staff Despite some of the poorer decisions in his career, Kevin Costner remains one of those likable actors whom you could have a warm conversation with. Throughout his career, he’s managed to bring something to each of his roles even if it didn’t always work out.
in the way that it should be, as a means to shine light on various cultures.
to Kill,” a highly mediocre action comedy.
and their roots. You all know the sports movie formula by now, yet somehow it works here.
USA,” a predictable yet heart-warming true story set in the late 80s. Coach Jim White [Kevin Costner] doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to keeping his job and, because of this, he
after some rigorous training, he’s ready to go. There’s the large kid who can’t keep up but he’s trying so hard. Cliches like that are rampant but you actually get to know the characters as people instead of lazy stereotypes.
land, California where he plans to teach football to high school students. land is primarily a Latino community, so he sticks out like a sore thumb. After getting used to the environment, he notices that some of the students are better runners than football players. team, to show that these boys can dream of At this point, it’s commonplace for
the cinematography is good. It’s not going to win any awards but it gets the job done nonetheless. The same thing can be also be said for the score. Director Niki Caro took what could have above that. PHILIP BERGERON / GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITOR
Disney to make a sports movie every year
So when I heard that yet another movie like that was going to come out, I could not watch. Like I said before, Kevin Costner is, well,
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Matt Glowacki uses clips from “Family Guy” and “South Park” to enlighten students on the topic of diversity.
KSC Concert Crossword Puzzle SIDE NOTE:
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Washington shooting leads to civil rights outrage
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People gather near a memorial during a rally for Antonio Zambrano-Montes, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in Pasco, Wash. Zambrano-Montes was shot and killed by Pasco police in Pasco on Tuesday.
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In this Feb. 18, 2015 photo, a protest sign is displayed in front of City Hall in Pasco, Wash., the city where Antonio Zambrano-Montes, an unarmed man who was running away from police at a crowded intersection, was fatally shot by police on Feb. 10, 2015.
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chokehold death. says she hopes for "justice" in the case that has sparked protests and calls for a federal
been disclosed. in Florida and also has represented the Crump said the Pasco case is similar to ated Press.
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are in such poor condition that they are sidered to be functionally obsolete because
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dropped in all states but Alaska and New - brakes,” Crawford, president and chief historical reliance on fuel taxes no longer is
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relationship with them where were just able to pay and use their gym, then we could advertise our club more
can’t do it, you won’t be able to.” Many members found out about the club because of social media, where most of the club’s advertising is done.
to commit to its relationship with CrossFit Keene, the members are building relationships with one another.
with the new members during sessions so they can get a feel,” Morano said. The Barbell Club also puts on events such as Barbells for Boobs. The event was a fundraiser as well as a competition. The competition portion was split up into beginner, intermediate and advanced CrossFit competitors. Each person competed in various skills such as
one is looking to improve and enjoy the social aspect of CrossFit, according to Morano.
The club was able to get a grant from Pepsi in order to fund the event. Nearly $3,000 was collected and donated in order to aid people in getting breast exams.
member of Keene State Barbell Club competing right there next to me,” Snyder said.
on campus. As the interest and the word about the club
were asked to donate ten dollars,” Morano said. The Barbell Club is working on coordinating with
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ATHLETE of the WEEK
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Boston Red Sox’s Brandon Workman winds up to throw a pitch during a bullpen session baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Florida, Monday, Feb. 23, 2015.
early 2013. Meanwhile, the rest of the Tommy John surgery victims from this past season will have to wait until midseason for a possible return, like promising young pitcher Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins. Likely to start the season on the disabled list, Miguel Cabrera’s recovery from ankle surgery will be
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Similar to last year, the Dodgers should continue to contend for a championship with the additions of Howie Kendrick and Jimmy Rollins, and the removal of Matt Kemp from the roster. Yasiel Puig’s continued development will be fun to watch as he turns into a more mature talent. The pitching rotation will also be interesting to watch with arguably the best regular season pitcher in all of baseball, Clayton Kershaw. The San Diego Padres made some transactions
actually be able to make an impact during the season. He has been cleared for “non-impact” activities as of earlier this week, so his progression will be something to watch. Another big aspect of spring training is the sneak preview of the future of baseball programs, the prospects. Sox, Rusney Castillo, it will be interesting to see if he can have the same impact as other Cuban players like Yasiel Puig, Yoenis Cespedes and Jose Abreu. The “number one” prospect, Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs, will be fun to watch to see if he will make
With the recent addition of James Shields, Padres fans can look forward to him impacting the rotation. Roster previews are one thing to look for, but it is important to keep an eye on the players coming back from injury and suspension. Most notably, all MLB fans are keeping an eye on Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) returning from his PED suspension. The Yankees will be looking for this 39-year-old third baseman, who is taking a big chunk out of the salary cap, to make contributions, primarily on the
numbers last year in the minor leagues, who also led pro-baseball with 43 home runs. Many label this prospect as “MLB-ready.” Twenty -two-year-old pitcher Noah Syndergaard for the New York Mets won’t make an impact right away, but his minor league manager Wally Backman said,
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be able to hit and produce consistently. For players returning from injury like Matt Harvey (elbow), Prince Fielder (neck) and Victor Martinez (knee), it will be interesting to see how they bounce back.
A player with this kind of upside will be much anticipated by fans and people around the league. Spring training is where the scouts and coaches will get a sense of what these prospects will produce in the MLB.
because he is a complete year out from his surgery in
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Sport: Women’S BaSketBall Kelsey Cognetta has been a lead scorer for the Owls in recent games, which has brought the women’s basketball team to play-
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offs. aged about 8 points a game. This Cognetta recently put 20 year she averages close to 12. points in the hoop on Saturday, Cognetta has started in all 14 Feb. 21 in a game aginst UMass conference games. Dartmouth. The junior gaurd is a veteran Kendall Pope can be contacted at on the team and last year averkpope@kscequinox.com
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COMMENTARY
Football is over: now what?
anapolis Colts were in this postseason. And the last time I checked, the Patriots took the
square. With the exact same footballs being used by both teams, the New England Patriots went out and brought down the big, bad Seahawks. So forgive me if this is a bit too harsh, but anyone who wants to take away credit from the Patriots on that impressive, hard-earned victory should not be considered an analyst, professional or expert. egate nonsense seem way more to me like they should be considered “idiots,” “imbeciles” or “crybabies.” The phrase “They hate us ‘cause they ain’t us” has progressively become the slogan for this year’s Patriots team. As ridiculous, arrogant and cocky as it sounds, I personally feel like it is such a perfect way to describe the media and jealous fans that have approached all of It seems as though every week more evidence comes out that nobody within the Patriots organization had AFC championship game. It is so upsetting to me to hear someone like legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice say that there should be an asterisk next to the Patriots championship. Jerry Rice is the last person on planet Earth that should be criticizing anyone of cheating in any way, considering he admitted to using “stickum” (a sticky substance that can be sprayed on gloves to help receivers catch the ball) in an interview with ESPN just a few weeks ago. The point I’m trying to get at here is that there is no way any credit should be taken away from the Patriots for this Super Bowl victory. Pine tar has been used in multiple instances in Major League Baseball; Jerry Rice’s “stickum” on his gloves; Legendary NFL linebacker Ray Lewis’ use of deer antler RICH GUY AP PHOTO / THE CLARION-LEDGER
New England Patriot's football player Malcolm Butler waves to fans during a parade in his honor Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in downtown Vicksburg, Massachusetts. Butler was instrumental in the Patriot's Super Bowl win over the Seattle Seahawks, making a last mimute interception.
All of those instances are ways in which a player or team is trying to gain a competitive advantage in a game, but none have been scrutinized for “cheating”
This issue needs to be let go and the Patriots should in absolutely every aspect of football in the AFC chamreceive the credit they deserve for a well-fought, legitiAdministrAtive executive editor pionship game, including in the second half when all of mate and immaculate Super Bowl victory. Many NFL analysts and so called “professionals” the balls had been checked to regulation. We are now almost a month removed from the Patri- have said that this Super Bowl should have an asterisk Now, I think if you took a poll, 99 percent of those Jake coughlin can be contacted at ots fourth glorious Super Bowl victory. “analysts” and “experts” would agree that the Seattle jcoughlin@kscequinox.com The team that I believed in and praised all season The way I look at it, the Patriots dominated the Colts Seahawks were a far more superior team than the IndiJAKE COUGHLIN
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1,000 points KSC senior reaches career milestone JACOB BARRETT
Equinox Staff Senior Tom Doyle is the Men’s Basketball team’s powerade. He fuels the team’s passion and powers them forward to succeed. Doyle recently reached a 1,000 point landmark during the Owls’ game against Middlebury on Feb. 3. The senior star player said that reaching this milestone has been a aspiration of his. “It was a personal goal for me so it was great when I got it. That’s what every player works for, trying to play their best,” Doyle said. Doyle, the team’s leading scorer, has seen his scoring numbers rise with each season. Doyle currently averages just over 18 points per game this season, including nine games in which he racked up over 20 points. Doyle puts in extra work in order to play at such a high level and encourages his teammates to do the same. “We’re always in the gym. I mean that’s just how it is,” Doyle said. “Even though we’re there for two
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teammate Lucas Hamill said. The hard work Doyle puts in and his smarts on the court have allowed him, according to Hamill, to be a clutch player.
where he’s saved us . . . He’s really done a great job coming through when we’ve needed him, especially with a timely basket or two,” Hamill said. The younger players on the team have also noticed the impact that the veteran brings to games. Rodney Jean-Marie, a sophomore who joined the team this season as a walk-on, has been watching his teammate play.
been lights-out during games. Just all-in-all playing great,” Jean-Marie said. Jean-Marie, who is still building his skills on the team, said he would like to emulate certain aspects of Doyle’s game. “His shot, perfect form, perfect follow-through. It would be great to follow his shot,” Jean-Marie said. Coach Colbert touched on Doyle’s role on the team mates. to get a lift in, trying to get some “Tom is the straw that stirs the shots up,” he said. drink. I mean he’s our best player. Doyle’s coach, Rob Colbert, put He makes big shots. He makes big it in simpler terms. plays, especially on the defensive “He eats his Wheaties every day,” end. He plays with so much expeColbert joked. Doyle’s teammates have seen the work he has put into I think is contagious. He holds his sport, but also see his basketball kids to a standard in practice that IQ as one of his strengths. he holds himself to. So yeah, he’s “He knows when to pass it. He been the go-to guy,” Colbert said. knows when to shoot it. He usually With the end of his career at KSC takes good shots and, defensively, approaching, Doyle was able to take he’s a very smart defensive player,” a moment to look back on his time
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at the New Hampshire campus. “It was just a great experience, it still is. I didn’t really know what to expect coming in, but, looking back at it, I had a great time.” Although his skills are wellhoned, there is one aspect in which Hamill thinks that his six-foot, three-inch counterpart needs more practice. “He needs to work on his dunking ability, that’s what I think he should be working on . . . He should be catching some alley-oops,” Hamill joked. Doyle’s career, while in its home stretch, is not quite over. The KSC Owls are preparing to enter the East Conference Championship. Doyle noted that he, as well as the rest of his team, are ready for their chance at the title and look to up their game to the next level. While his teammates said Doyle will make big plays in the postseason, his coach was a little more blunt when discussing if his star will be an impact player in the upcoming “He’s our best player, he better,” Colbert said. Jacob Barrett can be contacted at jbarrett@kscequinox.com
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Mentors in Violence Prevention gives presentation to student athletes on sexual awareness JEFF LUNN
Equinox Staff In order to promote sexual awareness, Mentors in Violence Protection, or MVP, made a presentation to the Keene State College student athletes in the Mabel Brown Room on Sunday night, Feb. 22. A few members of the KSC baseball team shared their thoughts on the presentation, which primarily dealt with the idea
of consent. First-year at KSC Abe Grainger said it was an interesting presentation and that it taught him some valuable things about sent. Grainger explained, “You got to have a
In agreement with Grainger, KSC sophomore John Agiorgousis said that it is important to get consent before anything happens. During the presentation, one student-athlete stated that a “head nod” was enough for consent. Agiorgousis stated, “A head nod is not times.” enough. You need a verbal ‘yes’ in order to He stated that this point really stood consent.” out to him.
Gonzales said, “It is important for two individuals to agree on the topic of sex.” He explained that most of the presentation related to the idea of sexual consent and that was the most he got out of the entire presentation. He further explained that it was interesting at the same time as it was educational.
no, which is important because not a lot of people go by that standard.” He further stated that two partners have to be in agreement with the terms of consent. He stated how it is important, whether in a relationship or not, to receive consent before any sexual activity.
Christian Bourgea said, “No always means
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Barbell Club hopes to become staple on campus MLB spring training JEFF LUNN
Equinox Staff As many people are still covered with this winter’s snow, Major League Baseball is prepping for spring training. taste of baseball. As pitchers and catchers have been reporting as early as Feb. 18, whether it is Florida or Arizona, MLB fans are primed and ready to get over this winter and see what’s in store for the upcoming season Teams have improved rosters, players are returning from injury or suspension and new prospects are looking to make an impact on their respective teams. Teams like the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and
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cially call themselves a CrossFit club, it doesn’t keep them from demonstrating and incorporating some of the same Getting involved in something techniques. you’re passionate about is important, “I started a petition my sophobut sharing this passion with others is more year to get the club started and what keeps the Barbell Club at Keene my junior year the club and workouts State College motivated. started,” Barbell Club President Nicole - Morano said.
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Morano is also a head coach, along with Vice President Brendan Snyder. Morano said she started the club after she had been spending a lot of time at CrossFit Keene and realized she could do what she was doing at the facility, but spend less while working alongside others who wanted to participate on KSC’s campus.
“My favorite part is sharing my paspeople to the sport and also people who have been doing it for a mixed number of years,” Snyder said. The classes are held every day during the school week, twice a day. The workouts consist of working on
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Boston with the pick-ups of veterans Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval could make an impact this year. Also, with their “splash” in the Cuban free agent market in Rusney Castillo, the Red Sox hope to see some positive contributions out of him, along with their up-and-coming prospects like Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts. Those are things to look for, but one thing to be concerned about is the lack of a “number one” pitcher in the rotation after average transactions of pitchers like Rick Porcello and Wade Miley, and who knows what Clay Buchholz the Red Sox will get this year.
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