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Vol. 67, Issue #15

Thursday, Feb 5, 2015

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The community footprint: The mixed opinions of the impact KSC students have on the City of Keene

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College honored by The Carnegie Foundation for community engagement SKYLER FRAZER

nEwS Editor The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has awarded Keene State College the 2015 Community According to KSC’s website, there are only four higher education institutions in New Hampshire to have ever won the award and KSC is the only college or university to receive the honor this year.

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College-aged students partying on Winchester Street before police arrived during the 2014 Pumpkin Festival in Keene, New Hampshire.

KSC asked to help pay remainder of 2014 Pumpkin Festival bill

According to the foundation’s website, the group, “is committed to developing networks of ideas, SAVANNA BALKUN individuals, and institutions to Equinox Staff advance teaching and learning. We join together scholars, practitioners, Keene Pumpkin Festival is in jeopardy and designers in new ways to solve of no longer existing without the help of problems of educational practice. the student body.

Toward this end, we work to inteThe annual festival, a tradition of 24 years grate the discipline of improvement science into education with the goal held in Downtown Keene, is being jeopardized for the 2015 year.

A bill was issued from the 2014 festival that improve.” became out of hand in the neighborhoods sur-

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rounding the college .

The $90,000 bill is made up of the overtime fees from the police forces and safety services from the city, neighboring towns and even state troopers. Let it Shine, the volunteer organization that puts together the Pumpkin Festival, covered and took responsibility for $59,000 of the expenses.

This still leaves just under $32,000 to be paid.

Ruth Sterling, the festival’s organizer, said, “The volunteers and donations were

given in good faith and those people are upset that we would come back to them and ask them for more money to solve what they see as someone else’s responsibility.”

Sterling said she’s been waiting for a leader, mainly someone from the Keene State College student body or city leadership, to step up to take responsibility. She said she wants a leader to begin a fundraiser or simply donate.

“We’re all responsible when things go wrong

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Campus snow clean-up starts and ends with Keene State College grounds crew BETHANY RICCIARDI

Managing ExEcutivE Editor Just a week after the last snowstorm, Keene State College campus was once again covered with snow.

On Monday, Feb. 2 the college closed at 2 p.m. after being open all morning.

It was published on the KSC website Monday morning that the college would be open regular hours and for students to check the cancellation page for any classes canceled by their professors.

However, the weather continued to turn severe and the website’s message changed to, “Keene State College will close today, February 2 at 2 p.m. due to inclement weather. All classes starting at 2pm and after are canceled today…”

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Even though campus wasn’t closed until late after- is activity on campus, such as cars and pedestrians, noon, there was a part of the campus that started work- so they get much more accomplished when they start early, such as 3 a.m.

KSC grounds crew started clean up before activity And that’s exactly what they did. on campus arrived, according to Assistant Director of Tuesday, Feb. 3, Winsor and his 11 crew members Physical Plant/Grounds Bud Winsor.

“We knew there was a storm coming,” he said as to make it the most accessible as they can. He said he explained that grounds crew has a weather ser- during the storm it was a little messy. vice, Precision Weather Forecasting, which will call if Since campus wasn’t closed until 2 p.m. there were a storm is coming. In addition, he said KSC grounds is people trying to get around, so he said his crew got a constantly monitoring the radar. better clean up done the following day.

When they suspect a storm, the night before he said When it comes to deciding whether or not campus he talks to his crew and they plan to come in early the is safe enough during a snowstorm, Winsor helps day of the storm. In addition to his main crew, he said advise administration, even though the overall decistudents help shovel on these snow days. sion is decided within the school system.

“I do call the vice president and let him know the

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weather conditions and put my input in terms of what we [grounds crew] are capable of doing,” Winsor said.

Also, KSC doesn’t just rely on campus resources.

Winsor said they work with the City of Keene as well.

He said when snow is removed it is brought down lower Main St. He continued, “The city allows us to keep treated salt that we purchase in their storage facility at that same location on lower Main [St.].” The city and the college work together on the crosswalks he said.

“It’s more coordinated than it seems,” Winsor said, as he explained by 8 a.m. Tuesday morning campus had full access.

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CAMPUS Former New York Gov. George SAFETY report log

Week of: Jan. 25 Tuesday, Jan. 27 12:46 p.m. Winchester Lot: Nissan pick-up truck with Massachusetts plates doing donuts in parking lot. The car jumped the curb, almost hitting a light pole.

Pataki says Americans should be optimistic about future

of that will devastate many in the Keene community.

KSC sophomore Alison Gilleran said, “The students should be responsible I guess, but not all the one would be annoying.” Gilleran not be so crazy and try and help that.” Another sophomore at KSC, Seanna Flynn, said the people who were involved with the riots should nity to learn, so we should all learn from it and do whatever it takes to be a good part of it — to give ourselves a good name back,” Flynn said.

The Pumpkin Festival is a traditional virtue to the City of Keene, as well as the students at KSC. Sterling said there are ways to

Wednesday, Jan. 28 10:32 a.m. Carrol/Proctor Lot: Vehicle parked in the roadway.

safe and also ways to raise enough money, but only if the community steps up as a whole.

“We need to prove that we want this festival to go on,” Sterling said.

There are two Facebook pages dedicated to “saving” Pumpkin Festival. Sterling said she would be happy to have a donate button on the pages if students wanted to donate. Vice President for Student Affairs, Kemal Atkins, was contacted for a comment on the issue, but did not respond for press time.

2:54 p.m. Winchester Street: Female student came in to speak to someone about a vehicle hitting her on Winchester Street.

She was using the crosswalk by the TDS Center.

Thursday, Jan. 29 6:12 Winchester Lot: Criminal mischief, vandalism or property damage.

7:14 a.m. Winchester Lot: Car possibly broken into, or at least rummaged through.

1:21 p.m. Holloway Hall: Ambulance was called for a student that had been throwing up for five hours. It was an allergic reaction to food.

5:53 p.m. Pondside 3: Nonemergency medical issue.

Saturday, Jan. 31 3:16 a.m. Pondside 1: Assisting Keene Police Department.

8:02 a.m. Zorn DIning Commons: Campus Safety off with a large bus parked in the loading dock area of the building. The delivery truck was unable to back in.

12:16 p.m. Student Center Lot: Motor vehicle accident.

3:47 p.m. One Butler Court Residential Hall: Suicide threat.

10:59 p.m. Carle Hall: Fight in the lobby of the building.

Sunday Feb. 1 2:40 a.m. Appian Way: Fight outside on Appian Way

like that we could raise thirty-twothousand dollars and we could show ling said. The rest of the Let it Shine board is also waiting for a leader to step up.

bill is not paid, there will be no

7:58 p.m. Winchester Lot: Radio call for an ambulance for an elderly male who fell. Male was transported to CMC.

1:52 a.m. Carle Hall: Safety equipment misuse or abuse

in this community and I want to

said the organization should only be responsible for what goes on in the footprint of the festival and not in the surrounding neighborhoods.

6:45 p.m. Randall Hall: RD reporting a female resident possibly having a reaction to some medication and wanted an officer to respond to check her out.

Friday, Jan. 30

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regard to letting the organization

5:01 p.m. Brickyard Pond: Calls reporting people on the pond.

11:36 p.m. Randall Hall: Intoxicated subject

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Gov. George Pataki speaking to students and Keene residents in the Flag Room of the student center on Tues. Feb. 3.

SKYLER FRAZER

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ever known,” Pataki said, changing the direc“We have people serving decade after tion of his speech. decade…” Pataki went on, “that is not what According to Pataki, there is a lot to be con- American democracy is supposed to be about.”

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Former New York Gov. George Pataki visited should be “drastically restructured” to become informal talk with students, faculty and Keene residents. lives.

Pataki began by going around the room and According to Pataki, Obamacare, or the introducing himself to everyone, shaking their Affordable Care Act, is a major overreach of govhand in the process. ernment.

Pataki was the governor of New York for “Politicians in Washington think the people are too stupid to make their own decisions on healthcare,” he said. according to KSC Republicans President Jesse Pataki introduced a number of reforms he Stephens. would propose if he was in Washington. The Pataki began his discussion in the Flag Room of the student center talking about his concerns ment in politics. with the national security of the United States of America. former members of the House and Senate that Pataki referred to the most recent ISIS murder of a Jordanian pilot as, “Another hideous, barbaric act from radical Islamic terrorists who “[If] You serve one day in Congress, I propose detest everything we believe in, and ultimately there be a lifetime ban on you ever being a lobwant to prevent us from using the freedom we byist,” Pataki said. too often take for granted.”

“We are at greater risk of being attacked today apply to us,” Pataki said, mocking the CongressOne of the problems with our national secu- men that pushed Obamacare into law. rity is leadership, according to the former governor. and rules Congress passes (like the Affordable Care Act) to also apply to those politicians and their staff too.

Pataki said. If Pataki was in charge, he said he The third reform Pataki would propose are would rebuild our military rather than shrink it. term limits for the Senate and House of Repre“This is the greatest country the world has sentatives.

of the House and a two-term limit for members of the Senate.

The fourth reform Pataki would make is related to the budget troubles he said he believes our country has faced under the Obama administration.

Pataki would refuse to pay these politicians KSC student, said she can see Pataki running for president, but not making it past primaries.

“He said some things that I would agree on, but not things I would fully say yes and agree on,” Kayira said. Stephens said she is hopeful more politicians will come visit KSC later in the semester. Frank Guinta and Kelly Ayotte, both New Hampshire Republicans, are hopeful visitors according to Stephens.

one frontrunner,” Stephens said.

Check out The Equinox exclusive interview conducted with Gov. George Pataki at kscequinox.com Skyler Frazer can be contacted at sfrazer@keeneequinox.com

STUDENT ASSEMBLY

Constitution for UNICEF club approved SKYLER FRAZER

News editor

According to their treasurer, the group needs more money for their travel

Even with the negative stigma tied to KSC after the riots surrounding Pumpkin Fest, students still proved to help the community in many ways. KSC goals for community engagement by having overwhelming turnouts in community service projects on and off campus.

Yearly events such as Relay for Life and the Barefoot Walk allow students to help raise money for causes and help those less fortunate than themselves.

In a statement last week KSC President Anne Huot said, “Every year, our students provide the community with 75,000 volunteer hours, which is valued at $1.7 million.”

Alternative Spring Break is another way KSC students and faculty have contributed to the well-being of others. Sophomore Ellery Murray accompanied the group last year when they rehabilitated houses in Cleveland, Ohio. Murray thought about giving back to the community before even coming to college.

“When I was a sophomore in break coverage, where people were in Florida partying. Then they showed the other side of it where students went to do rehab work and help communilot so I thought ‘wow, I want to do that type of stuff when I get

new mandatory orientation program for all students living off-campus.

Riley, the Coordinator of Student and Community Relations, said the orientation would be offered four times in the Spring in the Mabel Brown Room to ensure large groups can participate at the same time.

This 75 minute program has been around for years but is just now becoming mandatory.

Anyone eligible to move off campus as well as anyone already living off campus will have to do the program. However, once you do the propus again.

Riley also mentioned her desire for more representation of off-campus way,” she said.

In other news, the Athletic Training Society requested a transfer of funds from their Professional Services Account to their Travel Account.

transfer funds was approved. campus.

“UNICEF is already involved in the KSC community, so why not make Tine, with many more hopefuls.

“My goal is to raise more awareness about the issues that are going on with children,” Tine said.

The constitution was approved by the student assembly so the UNICEF

Sure enough, KSC had similar programs for Murray to immerse herself in. In March, she and her alternative spring break group will head down to Florida to help with farm work-

helping others,” Murray said.

Skyler Frazer can be contacted at sfrazer@keene-equinox.com

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Students brainstorm ways to improve college’s upcoming underclassmen

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Brock Thompson of Keeling Associates asking students questions about advising at Keene State College.

Student talking at the strategic planning meeting.

SKYLER FRAZER

News editor

a great relationship.

Keene State College students had the chance to voice their opinions on the college and its future last week during a strategic planning session with

helpful, he said.

communicate through email,” she said stool” of advising. This would consist of an advisor dependent on the students major, someone else to help with scheduling and an upperclassmen

leges and universities improve the quality and quantity of student learn- Mahan said. He said he thinks this would make the selection easier, since ing.”

The meeting last Friday, Jan. 30 was “designed to help [KSC] identify the their selected major.

Lagace wrote some of the key points the group made on a chart. The group discussed that there was a lack of consistency with advisors, some students.

Julia Lagace and William Holden serve as student representatives to the Strategic Planning Commission and met with students in the Mountain View Room of the student center.

freshmen,” he said. involved with groups on campus.

- another trip he took.

your time here, get involved with three to four other things,” he said.

The three seniors in the room said they would recommend KSC to their Lagace, who transferred to KSC after a year at another school, said her younger, senior in high school, selves. old school had a peer mentoring program that sounded similar to the one duct another strategic planning session. cess of selecting an advisor. every week,” she said.

“I was undecided when I came to school and I was kind of lost. I was Skyler Frazer can be contacted especially those selecting a major. Having someone other than an academic at sfrazer@keene-equinox.com

SoundoFF Laura Veil Junior Nursing

“Normally, my family has a party.”

The groups of students also discussed an idea that upperclassmen

“What is your Superbowl tradition?”

Michael Giannettino Freshmen Undecided

Amy Richo Sophomore Elementary Education

“I had a party with my family for the game.”

“I used to hang out with family and friends and make all sorts of food.”

Brandon Karugu Junior English

“I watch with my aunt and father every year.”

Compiled by: Tim Smith

Cydney Feinstein Sophomore Elementary Education

“‘I watch the commercials with my family and friends.”

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EDITORIAL

Pumpkin Fest bill should not fall into the hands of KSC

In the City of Keene, mid-October is a highly anticipated time of the year for both community members and the Keene State College body alike. In fact, it even extends much further than just the people who make up the City of Keene.

Each year Pumpkin Fest attracts thousands of people from all over New England, some even farther. Pumpkin Fest 2014 was certainly one for the books and we don't mean that in a very good way. As a result of an outbreak of chaotic and riotous behavior, a substantial bill of $90,000 was racked up. That $90,000 is made up mostly of overtime fees from the police forces and other safety services, according to an Equinox article.

condone the unacceptable behavior that took place during Pumpkin Fest. With that said, we do not believe that the student body is entirely responsible for covering the remaining fees of the $90,000 bill. damages that took place. It is without arguement that hundreds, if not thousands of students from other colleges and universities made their way up to Keene to partake in the festivities that later on got out of hand.

There are multiple people at fault for what happened during that weekend. But placing most blame on the KSC student body and the college itself is not a fair accusation to make. A large sum of the students who or suspended from the college. The college worked with the police to track down and remove the students who made poor decisions at the festival and as a result, these students are no longer a part of our campus community. likely did not engage in the riots, is asked to contribute to this enormous bill? We believe that students who want to see the festival continue to exist should have the option to make a donation to the festival and contribute if they choose.

However, we do not see it logical that every student be forced to donate.

Some students were not even on campus that weekend, some refrained from consuming any alcohol, some remained in the footprint of the festival where none of the riots took place. It is not a reasonable solution to hold every single Keene State College student accountable for what happened on those nights. made decisions for ourselves that night. Some of us made better decisions than others. Those who made terrible decisions got the punishment they deserved and are no longer permitted on the KSC campus. Those of us who are left most likely did not support the behavior that occurred, so we should not be the ones asked to pay the debt.

Technically speaking, the college is not even associated with the festival, so why should it fall in our hands to make payments towards it? Associating the college with the debt makes innocent students responsible.

In summation, The Equinox believes that KSC as a whole should not be responsible for the behaviors of many who no longer attend the school or were not even students here to begin with. We want to move forward like this and do our part by making sure next year is much safer.

PHILIP BERGERON / GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITOR

STAFF COMMENTARY

2015 is the time to set achievable goals ARLINE VOTRUBA

Equinox Staff We have all been there, signing a paper and pausing to lift up the pen while shaking our heads, half giggling and half scared to death by the idea that yet another year has passed. Living in what was earlier regarded as “next year” can cause some anxiety. Recognizing that an entire twelve months has passed you by again can be daunting, especially granted that there are some things you may personally want to change.

It is important when considering resolutions to choose realistic ones.

While it would be great to decide that this year you are going to walk on resolutions based on achievable adjustments that will lead to reasonable long-term goals.

Maybe you are interested in losing weight. Realize you cannot simply rely on hopes. Begin implementing a new meal plan and exercise schedule and eventually you will lose weight.

Those who dream to get organized — begin by ridding your life of the disorganization that has caused your discomfort. Go through your clothes and the rest of your possessions. If you can live without it, donate it. If it is garbage, then it should have been in the trash already.

While most people would agree that they would like to have more money, we can adjust our spending to save our wallets from frivolous purchases.

Start eating at home and avoid buying things you do not consider necessary.

Begin putting a set portion of your paycheck into a savings account that you do not withdraw money from. Perhaps your goal is to enjoy life to the fullest — begin writing a list of things you consider to enrich your life.

Start each day by reviewing the list and end each day by adding an item.

thru windows where we can order entire meals that come out in under

achieve the set goals.

Implementing the resolution is the hard part, not setting the goal.

Based on my own experience, persistence is key. There are no shortcuts in achieving life long habits. While a long-term goal may be the driving force, every little step counts. My point being, do not be discouraged and give up at any point. When you slip up with a resolution, although it may be easy to throw in the towel, recognize all progress has not been lost.

Remind yourself of your goal, why you made the goal and how you can work towards it with small adjustments.

resolution is that if you fail in achieving the goal post-12 a.m. on Jan. 1, you where you could improve your health or subscribe to a health magazine may as well give up. While Jan. 1 is a new beginning based on our concept 2014 included the following: lose weight; get organized; spend less, save and dedicate yourself to trying to pursue things you read about each week. of a “year” on a calendar, there is little that separates Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Quit thinking that you have to wait to make changes in your life. Each day good intentions, they are also vague. Accomplishing such ambiguous is a new opportunity to be the person you want to be. desires requires replacing the habits standing between you and the goal. It to develop the proper skills. In our high-paced competitive society, we Arline Votruba can be contacted at steps necessary to succeed. do is quick, between the technological age of communication to the driveavotruba@keene-equinox.com

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COMMENTARY

Issues in the NFL far worse than deflated footballs SABRINA LAPOINTE

OpiniOns EditOr Last semester I was enrolled in a sports psychology class. The toughest thing I had to do in that class wasn’t the tests or the papers. The hardest assignment in that

a competitive one played according to rules and

a game is a physical or mental activity working toward achieving a certain goal that is done

television without hearing about the National Football in the AFC championship game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts. There that game. The NFL has gone to great lengths to bring this issue to the public light and investigate it to the best

problems going on in the NFL that should be addressed

arguing this because I believe the Patriots have done

level is important. It is important to both the team and coaches who dedicate their lives to this sport. And it

In a very sarcastic opinions piece on The Washington

PHILIP BERGERON / GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITOR

NFL players who have done things that are so socially people and animals alike could have been spared. these issues.

really is just a game.

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the NFL.

STAFF COMMENTARY

Tension in Arizona State University classroom with talks of “whiteness” TAYLOR HOWE

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has brought in America over this past week has done enough and

COMMENTARY

Native American mascot debate continues JAKE COUGHLIN

AdministrAtivE ExEcutivE EditOr A hot topic in the media over the past

being discussed. I have yet to hear Americans speaking out against these sports teams.

the National Hockey League’s Chicago higher education institutions . . . They would never allow a class rather the inability or unwillingness to speak about race in an or where you go.

National Football League’s Washington some time now. I personally believe this issue has become more sensitive than it needs to be.

to be insensitive to issues surrounding their culture. Native Americans have

sensitive when discussing an issue like silly to me. outrage going on in today’s society).

The course is a three credit interdisciplinary English course

in their respective cities and sports and it would be a shame to have to change them

Hasselbeck started the nationwide outrage toward the course taken courses in both the psychology and elementary education departments that address concepts such as be titled as such. It is also certainly discussed in many women and

this generation. I don’t think the names stand taken against them by now.

It seems as though every time this a white reporter or a social rights activist

the course which they knew very little about.

as long as they have.

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It appears the course is meant to teach students how to to understand the course material.

making. People are speaking about the issue without giving it some true thought and reasoning. course is counterproductive.

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Eating with The Equinox How to make: turkey chili KENDRA SNYDER

CONTRIBUTING WRITER Why should you make it?

You don’t have to spend more than 20-30 minutes in the kitchen and it hits all the major nutritional food groups.

You can also make it once and eat it for multiple meals, which ultimately saves time.

Another perk is that it’s very low in fat, by using ground turkey instead of ground beef, and high in vitamins and other nutrients from all the veggies.

Plus, it feeds a small crowd.

Double all the ingredients in the list below, and feed a larger group.

Crock-pots, which you can buy for less than $20 at Wal-mart or Target, can be reused to make soups and other warm meals.

Ingredients: - 1½ teaspoons olive oil - 1 pound lean ground turkey - 5 garlic cloves, minced - 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed - 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed - 1 can sweet corn kernels, drained and rinsed - 1 red bell pepper, chopped small - 1 green bell pepper, chopped small - 1 yellow onion, chopped small - 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes - 2 cups water - 1 packet of salt free chili seasoning (makes it easier than buying all the spices individually) - 1 container of fat free sour cream (optional- to serve with it) - 1 packet of reduced fat yellow cheddar cheese (optional- to serve with it)

Instructions: 1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. (This can also be done in a big pot if prefered.)

2. Add the turkey and cook until browned, stirring to break it up as it cooks.

3. Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper and garlic and cook for a few minutes, stirring until tender.

4. While that’s cooking prep the crock-pot. Add canned tomatoes, beans, corn and spices. Add water and stir to combine.

5. Once the turkey is cooked, add it to the crock-pot and stir to combine everything.

6. Turn crock-pot on high and let simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring every hour to distribute the heat.

7. At this point, the chili is ready to be served or packed up to last about four days in the fridge or two months in a freezer bag.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of cheddar cheese if desired.

8. Enjoy!

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KSC seniors celebrate the mark of 100 nights until they graduate on Thursday, Jan. 29, with a 90s-themed night at Scores Sports Bar and Grille, complete with dancing, free food, a “selfie booth” and drinks.

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work in New York City while working on my own years and now that phase in our life is ending. It is absoscreenplays,” Costanzo noted. terror at the thought of the unknown.”

Warriner will be attending graduate school to get had a great ride at Keene State and I have no regrets Warriner, who transferred to KSC her junior year, about picking this institution.”

at KSC and think about their future plans.

Harris said, “One of my favorite memories from and everyone else on campus were so welcoming.

Keene State would have to be pumpkin lobotomy.”

“That has always stuck in my head and made me “How many other schools order a lot of pumpkins realize coming to KSC was the best decision ever,” Warfor their students to carve on the quad? I have photos of all the pumpkins I have made at lobotomy because it is riner said.

As for post-KSC plans, Costanzo hopes to work in just a good reminder of the fun stuff we get to do here at Keene,” she said.

Costanzo noted, “The scariest part of being a senior that she was not in Keene.

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tion our school has gotten these last couple of months,” Garrison He said even if something were to have happened, he in it.

During major events such as the Super Bowl, Garrison stated that all he would like campus safety to do is to continue to do their job to the best of their ability.

“I know that with the Super Bowl, there is potential for things to get out of hand and if they did, campus safety [would have had] every right to step in and do their job to ensure the safety of KSC and its students,” Garrison stated.

Unlike Garrison, senior Aisha DiGregorio said that it is unfortunate that faculty members had to send out an email for professors to remind college students to be responsible.

“It is sad that some people take advantage of alcohol and ruin what is supposed to be fun for some people,” DiGregorio said.

With the possibility of outsiders coming to campus to watch the game, DiGregorio said that it is not a bad thing.

“Keene is a small town and brings in a lot of people due to how charming it is,” DiGregorio

decided.

The 100 Nights event allowed seniors to get a little

with friends on Thursday nights, or having sleep-overs on a school night.”

She continued, “I just hope everyone makes the best now coming to an end. of their last semester here at Keene because we are leavOf the impending graduation date, set in May for ing our home soon.” many KSC seniors, Costanzo said, “Most of us have Jill Giambruno can be contacted at been continuing our education for about seventeen jgiambruno@keene-equinox.com

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still knew the importance of watching what she posts on social media sites. DiGregorio said, “I have always felt that it is important to not post direct photos of yourself with alcohol online. Usually our worry is that future employers will see it and refuse us job positions, but unfortunately posting reckless photos can get students in even more trouble,” DiGregorio said.

With campus safety being left to regulate any chaos that could have broken out, DiGregorio said that she feels that they always do all that they can.

“It is hard to control thousands of students, but we, as young adults, should know better than to cause reckless damage,” DiGregorio said.

Sharing the same viewpoint as DiGregorio in terms of the email that was sent out to professors is junior Emily Conrad.

if because of how students have reacted in the past it is necessarry, which is sad considering we are all adults and should know how to behave ourselves.”

Conrad said she was working during the Super Bowl, so she did not have to worry about posting anything that could possibly get her in trouble on social media sites.

Conrad said, “We need to be careful how we act since we have already given our school a bad name, which saddens me, “However, I hope that those because we are not a bad school.”

“We are a great school with people respect the fact that Keene great students, faculty and staff,” is a lovely place and it should continue to be represented that Brogan Wessell way,” DiGregorio continued. can be contacted at For the game, DiGregorio said bwessell@keene-equinox.com

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Sorority hosts fundraiser modeled after TV show “The Voice” AMANDA LASHUA

Equinox Staff On Jan. 28 beginning at 8 p.m. in the Mabel Brown Room, Keene State College sorority Delta Phi Epsilon, also known as DPhiE, hosted the “DphiE’s The Voice” competition.

Six entertainers hit center stage and sang their songs of choice to the backs of four judges, including Brandon Mathieu, coordinator of the fraternity/sorority life and student leadership; Deb Williams, DPhiE advisor; Tim McCain, senior fraternity brother and Melissa Merrick, DPhiE alumna.

From original songs to Elton John’s classic hit “Your Song,” the competition’s performances were diverse and entertaining, according to spectator and Delta Phi Epsilon sorority sister Bruna de Paula.

“I heard about this event through my DPhiE sisters,” she said.

“Originally I decided to attend ‘The Voice’ because a major a part of the fraternity/ sorority life is making an effort to attend each other’s events and show our support for one another’s philanthropies,” de Paula added.

She continued, “But by the end of the competition I realized how cool it is to see how talented our friends are and I loved to show my support.”

“I love hearing all of the local talent and I can’t deny that some of the judges’ comments, especially [McCain’s], were extremely funny,” she added. attend [DPhiE’s] The Voice again and encourage others to go as well,” de Paula explained.

After each performer was critiqued and complimented by the judging panel, spectators used the tickets they received upon entry of the event in order to vote for a winner.

When all the votes were turned in, entry Joe Sansone of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity was chosen as the winner following his performance of Hozier’s “Take me to Church.”

“He sang that song so well — it was impressive. I can only imagine that a song of all the different notes and stuff but he did a really good job with it. I think it was a well-deserved win,” Tracy Mallozzi, a KSC junior, said.

Another competitive contestant, who goes by the name James Bird, sang an original song entitled “Anchor Ridge,” which can be found off of Bird’s album “Parables.”

“After hearing about this event through Facebook over break, I decided to participate in it because it is my goal this semester to stay musically active and play around as much as possible, so this was just another opportunity to do so,” Bird said.

“Although I have performed in front of an audience before, this experience was different because I was playing for judges with their backs turned and I’ve never done that

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On Wednesday Jan. 28 four judges critiqued and complimented six students’ singing at Delta Phi Epsilon’s fundraiser event “DPhiE’s The Voice.”

He continued, “I am good at getting myself ready in my mind and clearing it before performing so I’m locked into what I’m saying, so it’s easier for others to see - BRUNA DE PAULA what I’m trying to get across.”

“If I am unfocused and not fully devoted DELTA PHI EPSILON SORORITY SISTER to what I’m singing, the crowd will be too,” he explained. before,” Bird said. in what he was singing.

According to DPhiE’s President and KSC “It’s interesting to play for people who Bird said, “After playing these songs for senior Chelsea Day, the competition took have their backs turned to you,” Bird a long time, they become second nature and place in order to raise money for DPhiE in a explained. playing them in front of different crowds is fun, entertaining way.

While some were visibly nervous during more of an exciting feeling nowadays rather With approximately 100 attendees being their performances, Bird remained focused than a nervous one.” charged two-to-three dollars per-ticket, she

“I realized how cool it is to see how talented our friends are, and I loved to show my support.”

said the event could be considered a success.

She explained, “We [DPhiE] wanted to host a fundraiser that was campus wide.”

Day continued, “We wanted an event that was entertaining and that got the audience members involved.”

“There’s a lot of talent on campus and we felt that creating a unique singing competition to showcase that talent would appeal to students outside of the Greek community,” Day said.

Amanda Lashua can be contacted at alashua@keene-equinox.com

More than 50 student organizations attend the semi-annual involvement fair JESSICA BYRNE

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“Many students are unaware of all that Keene State has to offer to them. I know I was.”

The Lloyd P. Young Student Center was ment Fair that took place on campus Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.

Many different organizations had their tables set up with goodies, pencils and candy to -JESSICA ALLEN get their organizations to stand out.

KSC SENIOR zations including student government, sororiInvolvement Fair people really get to know ties and fraternities, Fair Trade Club, alternative what's going on with the school, and all the cool spring break options, community service and opportunities Keene State students have,” Allen many others. added.

Allen was most interested in the alternative joined student government because of the spring break options and SAC. involvement fair in the fall.”

“There’s so many awesome things that can be She continued, “I wouldn’t have known so done for spring break, helping people is a really much about it if it wasn’t for the table they had nice thing to do,” she said. set up.”

“I wouldn’t have known about all the differUdall also said she thinks the involvement ent options if I wasn’t on campus today,” Allen fair is really important because it is a good way explained. to meet people.

Allen gave her email to many different orgaUdall said, “As a freshman I was nervous nizations, including SAC, during the involvement fair to receive updates about meetings and to meet some of the people at the fair really events. helped.”

“Maybe being part of SAC will get my friends She continued, “It’s always nice to see a more interested in attending school events, like friendly face when you walk into a room for the the fall and spring concerts,” Allen said.

“Hopefully being a part of the organization Another student, Bryanna Pearson, also said can give me a chance to spread my ideas and encourage new fun campus events,” Allen constudents. tinued.

Pearson is part of the Social Activities CounAmy Richo, who is already a part of SAC, cil [SAC]. said, “SAC and executive board provide alternaPearson said, “The Student Involvement Fair tives for students, so they aren’t spending their can get students to go down avenues they might time drinking.” not have really known about if they hadn’t Pearson said during the Student Involvement stopped by the student center.”

Fair they had about 25 people sign up for SAC. “Students can get involved in school activities “People seemed very excited about all the and on campus opportunities,” Pearson contin- things Social Activities Council had to offer,” ued.

Pearson said. She continued, “I hope everyone KSC Senior Jessica Allen couldn’t believe all continues to be involved, making the school a that Keene State College had to offer. more fun place for all students.”

Allen said, “Many students are unaware of all that Keene State has to offer for them. I know Jessica Byrne can be contacted at I was.” jbyrne@keene-equinox.com TIM SMITH / EQUINOX STAFF “By having something like the Student Students interact with KSC organizations during the spring 2015 Student Involvement Fair in the student center.

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Fashion in frigid temperatures CLAIRE HICKEY

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“I hate all the layers you have to put on to cute under your boots and add an

Claire Hickey can be contacted at chickey@keene-equinox.com

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Three students model their winter fashion which includes boots, scarves, workout gear, leggings and warm coats.

KSC student adjusts to differences in Ireland “It feels as though everything is just the slightest bit different, from the way they phrase their sentences to which side of the road they drive on.”

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“Now, it’s more of hope and a little bit of intuition to know if we’re going to have a snow day or not.”

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Students walk to class while plows try to clear Appian Way during the snowstorm on Feb. 2, before operations at the college were curtailed at 2 p.m.

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Seniors celebrate 100 nights until graduation with a 90’s-themed event JILL GIAMBRUNO

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Oscar pick electrifies & astounds

MATT BILODEAU

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inspires the next generation with her story

laughing or has my heart racing.

If a good movie leaves you with that feeling in your chest, then you leave the theater ready to sing praises of what you just watched.

It’s only a few days afterward that some of that high and kept me there for weeks on end

and personal pick for Best Picture.

Not only is it challenging to be a musician for the ages, but a talented musician in general.

The pressure is on you, as there are people all around the world who have the same aspirations, a lesson that Andrew Neimann [Miles Teller] learns the hard way.

Neimann is hand-picked by Terence Fletcher [J.K. Simmons] himself to join his band — little does he know what’s in store for him.

It only takes one lesson to realize that Fletcher will torment you physically and mentally to get the results he wants.

CAROLINE ALM

artS & EntErtainmEnt Editor A somber rendition of Woody Guthrie’s, “This Land is Your Land,” faded into the room. With full audience attention, the message of Granny D is reawakened for a new generation.

On Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, Dixie Tymitz brought her one-woman show “Granny D: The Power of One” to Keene State College’s campus. The performance was hosted by professor Betsy Dubois as a creative accompaniment to her student empowerment and activism class.

The class’s current focus is on Doris “Granny D” Haddock’s memoir entitled, “Granny D: Walking Across America in my Ninetieth Year.”

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KSC student writes, produces and sells self-made novel

to create a play embodying Granny D’s journey across America after reading Haddock’s memoir.

Haddock is a local hero and activist. Living in Dublin, New Hampshire for most of her life, she began her journey across the continental United States to raise awareness for Campaign Finance Reform on Jan. 1, 1999, according to dublinschool. org.

KSC sophomore and student in Professor Dubois’ student empowerment and activism class Karissa Dunn expressed a positive reaction to the one-woman show. “I thought she was amazing. I thought her performance went really well and she did a really great job with telling the story of Granny D,” Dunn said.

“I work at Lindy’s Diner in Keene and I’ll be reading the book at work and so many people that live around town know exactly who she is,” Dunn continued, “It was kind of cool to see how many people actually knew who she was.”

According to the performance, after walking 3,200 miles across the U.S. through deserts, cold

JOSEPH STALLCOP

Equinox Staff A wise man once said, “writing is easy. You just open a vein and bleed.”

In reality, it’s more like grabbing a cake out of the oven with your bare hands.

The object you want is within grasp, yet the very thing making it so desirable is also causing tremendous pain.

From the long hours spent by myself to the constant criticism spinning throughout my mind “The Waiting Room” was daunting to say the least.

Yet, if you manage to make it through, the rewards of writing can last for many lifetimes.

First you get the idea. My suggestion is to take the strangest thing that stumbles into your head and run with it, no matter how weird it may be.

Even if you don’t know what the heck is going to happen and how it’s happening, fear not, it’ll come in time.

journey in Washington D.C. on Feb. 29, 2000 at ninety years old.

To prepare for her journey, Granny D walked ten miles a day with a backpack full of beans, as depicted by the play. In her portrayal, Tymitz detailed the ailments Granny D was plagued with as she walked across America, including arthritic feet, a bad back and catching pneumonia during her journey.

After the performance, Tymitz reiterated, “She did have all these things wrong with her and she still did it.”

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and what the story’s supposed to tell about them (kinda like my cover art tells that I don’t have the money to get a cover artist).

Then you write the story. Believe it or not, beginning the story is the easiest part in the writing process, which is why most people only get as The space after, on the other hand, is a com-

together and the top of her head came to my eyebrow,” Tymitz recounted.

Be prepared to either get stuck between scenes or, in my case, have no clue where to go next.

This is the rough patch, the one in which the tiny voice of doubt that’s been around since your

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You begin to meet your inner demons, yet, at the same time, learn more about yourself than you’ve ever known before.

The best way to make it through with the least amount of scathing is by knowing you’re ending in advance, thus giving your mental compass a due north toward the changes that need to occur.

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plish it, and because of this, this point.

All of this can be attrib plight.

Going beyond this would be a big disservice to the rest with this character, consid ering he has a psychopath see it for yourself. Before the talk of Oscar season, I had heard nothing but critical

has a great career ahead of

Going in with such a will reach that level. But in the case of “Whiplash,” it instance, but never to this degree.

When he yells, you see the veins popping out of his head to the point where

leads have a psychologi cal battle with one another through dialogue and body language.

All in all, “Whiplash” is

they steal the show. leaves your head because reotyped as the goofy friend who has no other plans than wants. to party all night long.

So it begs the question: is afterwards. he right? That should be left and is instead replaced with up to the viewer to decide, you an answer.

You see in his eyes that he wants to be the best of the worthy insults lead up to the get there.

Rating: A+ Matt Bilodeau can be contacted at mbilodeau@keene-equinox.com

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Well, that and continuing to write, even when you don’t want to.

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“I think her story opened my eyes to our government and the way that it’s run.”

wonder for Granny D and how she did it all. The actress

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“I think the way she [Tymitz] portrayed her [Granny D], as a person, was perfect,” Dunn reiterated, “And I Carol Wyndham, secretary of the Coalition for Open thought it was great that she does it for pretty much free just because she really feels for the cause [Campaign class, described other organized events that commemoFinance Reform].”

Tymitz was accompanied by her husband, John Tymitz, who helped with the technological aspect of the performance and explained the cause of Campaign School, decided that he wanted to follow in the footsteps of Granny D and last year he got a bunch of people and walked for Granny D and her cause — Campaign Finance Reform — from Dixville Notch, 185 miles down millions of dollars,” John Tymitz explained.

According to cleanupwashington.org, a website to Nashua. And this was in January and they nearly dedicated to ridding the U.S. capital of corruption, froze to death of course, but they managed. Dixie and Campaign Finance Reform revolves around the idea John [Haddock] were a part of those walkers,” Wyndof getting special interest and exorbitant amounts of ham stated.

“She [Granny D] has encouraged me,” Dunn said.

Doris “Granny D” Haddock was 100 years old when toward the voters they represent and not their wealthy she died on Mar. 9, 2010. contributors.

“I think her story opened my eyes to our government

memorabilia documenting her political activism for

inspired by her legacy and have committed to continue working toward Campaign Finance Reform.

Caroline Alm can be contacted at calm@keene-equinox.com

Football Crossword Puzzle SIDE NOTE: puzzle, each clue is related to a movie or television show involving football. The answers are the titles of movies and television shows.

There are no duplicate answers.

STAFF COMMENTARY

Oscar-snubbed foreign film is a force to be reckoned with

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Equinox Staff minutes, you feel immersed into this Does the family vacation in the commercials ever seem like an accurate representation of what actually Besides that iconic shot, the entire happens? Sure, it looks like everybody is having a great time at Disney World, out. The sets are supposed to make - you feel warm and comfortable, yet ing for it, if you go on a big vacation with small children, you will run into My warning is to not watch “Force drama.

If you do, expect a long conversation in “Force Majeure,” you get to see the psychological break-down of a mar- ing a marriage crumble because of an impulsive reaction to an immediate have fun! threat.

Where better to go skiing, than These scenes feel believable in the French Alps with your family. because the actors are doing a great Tomas [Johannes Kuhnke], his wife job. The awkwardness of arguing at Ebba [Lisa Loven Kongsli] and his two the table with friends right across children Harry [Vincent Wettergren] from you is present and realistic. and Vera [Clara Wettergren] expected Honestly, it gets you thinking what a soothing and relaxing week. That all you would have done in his situation. changes though, when, during a meal I want to discuss it here, but I feel like on the balcony outside, an avalanche it would spoil the enjoyment of seeing occurs. it for yourself.

Tomas has a natural reaction to

in such a negative way to the point where she begins to resent him.

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I felt like they could have pickedup the pace in some scenes. Other than that, “Force Majeure” is a decent little

snubbed in the Best Foreign Film category at the Academy Awards, natu- will blow you away as you watch this rally I was curious. family vacation turn uncomfortable If I never watch this movie again, real fast. the shot of the avalanche will never Rating: B lasts over three minutes and never moves, leaving you trapped along Matt Bilodeau can be contacted at with the characters. mbilodeau@keene-equinox.com

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MARI YAMAGUCHI

AssociAted Press TOKYO (AP) — The killing of two Japanese taken hostage by the Islamic State group has savagely driven home the high stakes Japan faces and limited options it can muster in such circumstances.

Journalist Kenji Goto’s beheading, seen in an online video over the weekend, also offers a glimpse into how Japan is struggling to handle the rising menace of terrorism. tants, who now control about a third of both Syria and neighboring Iraq in a self-declared

JULIE PACE

AP White house corresPondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is reconsidering his opposition to giving Ukraine defensive weapons and other lethal aid to help its struggling military repel Russian-backed rebels, a possible escalation that has had strong support from many in his national security team.

The shift suggests the White House is growing increasingly concerned that its reliance on punishing Russia with economic sanctions isn’t doing enough to change President Vladimir ers in ethnic-Russian eastern Ukraine.

A senior Obama administration falls in plans to send defensive lethal aid to Ukraine, and a decision on the matter is not imminent. However, the

That proved no hindrance for the jihadis.

“What we should realize is that the Japanese are no exception to terrorist targets. We really should open our eyes to see this reality,” Kunihiko Miyake, a former diplomat and researcher at a private think tank in Tokyo, told a news show on TV Asahi.

“The levels of safety precautions Japan has taken up until now are not enough,” he said.

“We must review and step up security for Japanese, not only those abroad but here in Japan.”

Japan’s options for trying to free the hostages were limited. Tokyo lacks a strong diplomatic presence in the region and has a very small corps of Arab experts. Moreover, the milia strictly self-defense role and would be unable to stage a rescue attempt.

The video showing Goto’s killing, purportedly from the Islamic State militants, carried chilling threats to single out Japanese anywhere as targets.

Addressing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a man resembling a militant shown in other beheading videos by the Islamic State group says, “because of your reckless decision to take part in an unwinnable war, this knife will not only slaughter Kenji, but will also carry on and cause carnage wherever your people are found. So let the nightmare for Japan begin.”

Abe has made security a top priority of his administration. He ordered greater vigilance at airports and at Japanese facilities overseas, such as embassies and schools. The government already was considering sending troops for overseas rescues.

In parliament Monday, opposition lawmakers questioned Abe over his response to the crisis and challenged his desire to expand the scope of Japan’s military.

Abe already has sought and won a reinterpretation of the constitution by his Cabinet allowing defense of an ally, such as the U.S., in limited conditions under a concept known as “collective self-defense.” turer Haruna Yukawa, came days after Abe, while visiting the Middle East, announced sage addressed Abe and demanded the same amount for the hostages, some critics have faulted him for having directly mentioned the Islamic State group in announcing the aid.

“We should not be seen succumbing to terrorism, but there is no need for provocation.

We should not send them the wrong message,” said Yukio Edano, a former trade minister with the opposition Democrats.

Japan’s aid may help discourage refugees from becoming recruits of the Islamic State group, but Abe should have used more caution, said Koichiro Tanaka, chief Middle East analyst at the Institute of Energy and Economics in Tokyo.

Abe rejects those misgivings and says he took the hostages’ plight into account when making his speech.

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Japan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Yasuhide Nakayama lights a candle with Jordanian children during a candle vigil in support of Japan, in front of the Japanese embassy, in Amman, Jordan, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015. The wife of slain Japanese hostage Kenji Goto said Monday that she was devastated but proud of her husband, who was beheaded by Islamic State extremists.

State’s de facto capital Raqqa in December added a further layer of complexity.

The standoff appeared to be mostly a waiting game: dependent on Jordan as a gobetween, the Japanese side had no direct communications with the extremists, government spokesman Yoshihide Suga told reporters.

“It was just one-sided propaganda,” Suga said. told parliament. tality of the killings.

Nationalists in Japan might try to use the hostage crisis as a pretext for a stronger milSo the hostage crisis and other events like the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, may well itary, said Stephen Nagy, a professor of politics at International Christian University in convince the public that it’s safest not to push things too far, said Michael Cucek, an adjunct Tokyo. fellow at the Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies at Temple University in Tokyo.

But he notes that the U.S. has lost several citizens to the Islamic State group over the Since its defeat in World War II, Japan has tended to follow the lead of its powerful ally, past months “and has been incapable of rescuing them. And they have apparently the most the U.S., in global affairs. Some Japanese chafe at that and support Abe’s attempts to projsophisticated military in the world and experience in such rescues.” ect a stronger Japan to counter China’s rise, but many embrace the constitution’s anti-war For Japan, and possibly the rest of Asia, a more urgent issue is the possibility Islamic stance and oppose changes that might raise tensions with Japan’s neighbors.

State extremists may be more likely to target their citizens, using them as pawns in Middle Public opinion polls last week showed no shift in views about such issues, Cucek said.

East regional politics, Nagy says.

“So we have no evidence of a post-9/11 like hysteria igniting public demand for greater Japan’s handling of the hostage crisis was complicated by the odd series of messages activism and fewer restraints on government action, the ends of greater security justifying purportedly from the Islamic State militants. The intertwining of Goto’s predicament with the means,” he said.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says parents deserve measure of choice on vaccinations JILL COLVIN

AssociAted Press CAMBRIDGE, England (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Monday parents should have some choice on whether to vaccinate their children, a position he’s taken before but one that drew a new level of attention amid a U.S. measles outbreak and his recent moves toward running for president. statement saying the governor believes “with a disease like measles there is no question kids should be vaccinated.”

Christie’s stumble into the vaccine issue came as a measles outbreak centered in California has sickened more than 100 people in several states and Mexico, putting a new spotlight on parents who choose not to vaccinate their children.

Some do so for religious or philosophical reasons, while others cite a concern that vaccines can lead to autism and developmental disorders — a link debunked by rigorous medical research.

Christie found an ally in fellow Republican White House prospect, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who said in a Monday radio interview that most vaccines should be voluntary.

“I have heard of many tragic cases of walking, talking, normal children who wound up with profound mental disorders after vaccines,” Paul, an eye doctor, said in a subsequent interview while suggesting vaccines were “a good thing.” ‘’But I think the parents should have some input.

The state doesn’t own your children.”

His staff, too, sent out a clarifying statement afterward, saying that Paul “believes that vaccines have saved lives, and should be administered to children. His children were all vaccinated.”

Christie, a Republican who recently launched an organization that allows him to raise money for a possible 2016 presidential campaign, was asked about the outbreak after touring a facility operated by MedImmune, which manufacto the United Kingdom.

He said that he and his wife had vaccinated their children, describing that decision as “the best expression I can give you of my opinion.” He said they believe doing so is an “important part of making sure we protect their health and

tions to enroll in school, although California and New Jersey are among 20 states that let parents opt out by obtaining a waiver. Parents in New Jersey seeking such a waiver for medical reasons must submit a written statement from their doctor or registered nurse.

The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly urges parents to get their children vaccinated against measles and other childhood diseases. The New Jersey health department’s guidelines on vaccines say that objections “based on grounds which are not medical or religious in nature and which are of a philosophical, moral, secular, or more general nature continue to be unacceptable.”

Concerns about autism and vaccinations are often traced to a 1998 study in the British journal Lancet. While the research was later discredited and retracted by the journal, legions of parents abandoned the vaccine, leading to a resurgence of measles in Western countries where it had been mostly stamped out. Last year, there were more than 4,100 cases in Europe, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

President Barack Obama, asked about the outbreak this weekend, said in an interview with NBC News that all parents should get their kids vaccinated. Those children who are not, he said, put infants and those who can’t get vaccinations at risk.

“I understand that there are families that, in some cases, are concerned about the effect of vaccinations,” Obama said.

“The science is, you know, pretty indisputable.”

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through the air, with symptoms that include fever, runny nose and a blotchy rash. The measles-mumps-rubella vacALASTAIR GRANT / AP PHOTO cine is 97 percent effective at preventing measles, according New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie waves to the media as to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. he leaves 10 Downing Street following a meeting with “Choosing not to vaccinate your child could also endanBritain’s Prime Minister David Cameron, in London ger the health of other children in your community,” CDC Monday, Feb. 2, 2015. director Tom Frieden said Monday.

New Jersey requires the vaccine for children between 12 the public health.” months and 15 months old, and then a second dose between “But,” Christie added, “I also understand that parents ages 4 and 6. need to have some measure of choice in things as well. So Such mandated vaccinations are a point of irritation that’s the balance that the government has to decide.” among some conservatives, notable in the early voting state of Iowa, where Christian home-school advocates constitute parental involvement in vaccination decisions.

All states now require children to get certain vaccina- presidential caucuses.

between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists has sparked a fresh examination of U.S. policy.

The president’s worries about sending higher-powered equipment to Ukraine are threefold, according ing a proxy war between the U.S. and Russia, which the West accuses of supplying rebels in eastern Ukraine. He is worried that the Ukrainian military may not be well-trained enough to effectively use U.S. equipment and believes no amount of arms would put Ukraine on par with the Russian military.

Obama has weighed sending lethal aid to Ukraine before, but has always decided against taking that step. But holding fast to that position has left him isolated within his administration, given the support for sending the Ukrainians defensive assistance from retary of State John Kerry and NATO Commander Gen. Philip Breedlove.

On Monday, several former U.S. released a report calling on the White House and Congress to give Ukraine $3 billion in military assistance over cials who wrote the report are former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer and former undersecretary of defense Michele Flournoy.

National Security Council spokeswoman Bernadette Meehan said the White House is “constantly assessing our policies in Ukraine.”

“Although our focus remains on pursuing a solution through diplomatic means, we are always evaluating other options that will help create space for a negotiated solution to the crisis,” she said.

Kerry plans to be in Kiev on Thursday to meet with Ukrainian leaders, played the notion that his trip would coincide with new announcements on U.S. policy.

Obama has sought to coordinate the U.S. response to the Ukraine crisis with Europe, which he has long considered to have a closer stake in the indeed wants to discuss the prospect of lethal aid with his European counterparts, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is due to visit Washington next week.

But Merkel said Monday that Germany will not provide weapons to Ukraine and prefers economic sanctions and negotiations to “solve or at cannot be solved militarily,” Merkel said after meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest.

Obama and European leaders have largely centered their efforts to stop Russia’s year-long advance on Ukraine on sanctions targeting Mossectors, as well as individuals close to Putin. The sanctions, along with the plummeting price of oil, have damaged Russia’s economy, but done little

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Obama's budget targets high cost of cutting-edge drugs RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR

AssociATed Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With patients facing greater exposure to the high cost of new medications, President Barack Obama on Monday called for government to use its buying power to squeeze drug companies for lower prices.

Obama's budget asks Congress to authorize Medicare to negotiate called "specialty" drugs that require hefty copayments from patients.

They include biologics, which are medications derived from natural substances, ranging from insulin to some of the latest cancer treatments.

Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell said the proposal aims to both control costs and improve patient care. It's expected to be submitted as legislation.

The move sends a political message since drug companies were allies in Obama's struggle to pass his health care overhaul from 2009 to 2010. Fast forward to 2015, and it's insurance companies that are helping put the law's coverage expansion into place. Insurers have been complaining loudly about the high price of new drugs, such as Sovaldi, the $1,000-per-pill medication that can cure hepatitis C. Unlike the U.S., governments in many other countries play a central role in determining drug prices.

While the Veterans Affairs Department and state Medicaid programs have legal authority to obtain steep discounts from drug makers, that doesn't include the largest payer, Medicare. Congress denied HHS the authority to negotiate prices when the Medicare prescription program was created.

Instead, that role is played by private insurers who deliver the pre-

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In this Nov. 15, 2014 file photo Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell speaks in Manassas, Va. With patients facing greater exposure to the high cost of new medications, President Barack Obama on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, called for government to use its buying power to squeeze drug companies for lower prices. Burwell said the proposal aims both to control costs and improve patient care. It’s expected to be submitted as legislation.

aid Directors, said the debate needs pharmaceutical industry remains to go beyond Medicare. A compre- one of the most formidable lobbying But when it comes to new drugs hensive approach to drug costs is John Castellani, head of the with no generic competitors, insur- needed across insurance programs.

"If in this competitive market, Pharmaceutical Research and Maners have limited leverage. As a result ufacturers of America, said in a such medications often wind up on on prices, what is the ripple effect?" statement that Obama's budget coverage tiers that require patients asked Salo.

"Does Medicaid get would "fundamentally alter the themselves to pay a big share of the charged more?" structure" of the Medicare prescripprice.

It's unclear how hard the admin- tion program, and could drive preMatt Salo, executive director of istration intends to push for Medi- miums up. the National Association of Mediccare negotiating authority, and the Obama's $1.1 trillion health care

budget also called for: Obama has proposed similar steps — Increases, starting in 2019, before, and many Republicans in Medicare premiums for high- agree. But AARP, the seniors' lobby, - is strongly opposed. ees as well would face additional — A near-doubling of tobacco charges. Those charges include a taxes, to extend health insurance for home health copayment, changes low-income children. The federal to the Part B deductible, and a pre- cigarette tax would rise from just mium surcharge for seniors who've under $1.01 per pack to about $1.95 also purchased a kind of supple- per pack. Taxes on other tobacco mental insurance seen as encour- products also would go up. That aging overuse of Medicare services.

Former rap mogul Marion 'Suge' Knight charged with murder

the Children's Health Insurance Program through 2019. The federalstate program serves about 8 million children, and funding technically expires Sept. 30. The tobacco tax hike would take effect in 2016.

— An $80-million increase for the HHS inspector general, whose agency investigates fraud and abuse.

Part of the money would be used to oversee the insurance markets created under Obama's health care law.

Super Bowl XLIX captures most viewers in Super Bowl history

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AssociATed Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former hip-hop music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight was charged Monday with murder and attempted murder after he struck two men with his pickup truck last week.

Prosecutors allege that Knight intended to run down a friend and another man after an argument on a movie set.

One of the men was killed.

Attorney James Blatt says Knight accidentally ran over the men on Thursday as he tried to escape a vicious attack.

He turned himself in to police on Friday.

Knight's initial bail of $2 million was revoked Monday after a court commissioner agreed with authorities that he was a potenThe ruling came after homicide detectives told the bail commissioner that the 49-yearAP PHOTO / JOHN LOCHER old founder of Death Row Records could face a lengthy prison sentence because of a violent criminal past and had the potential to intim- In this Oct. 30, 2014 file photo, rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight appears in court idate witnesses, Los Angeles County sheriff's on a traffic warrant, in Las Vegas following his arrest as a fugitive in a California robbery case. A lawyer for Knight says the Death Row Records founder was at the wheel of a car that spokeswoman Nicole Nishida said.

Knight is scheduled to appear in court in struck two men, killing one, in a Los Angeles suburb. The accident in Compton occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.

Compton on Tuesday to be arraigned on four felony counts, which include murder in the help mentor young men in the community, said in Knight's third serious felony under Califordeath of 55-year-old Terry Carter, "attempted, Doug Young, a friend and hip-hop music pro- nia's three strikes sentencing law, Knight could willful, deliberate, and premeditated murder" moter. face up to life in prison if he's convicted. involving victim 51-year-old Cle "Bone" Sloan, Also injured in the collision was Sloan, an Thursday's incident came less than six months plus two charges of hit-and-run. after Knight was shot six times at a West HollyKnight was out on bail in a separate robbery Authorities said Knight visited the set for wood nightclub in August — the second shootcase when the men were hit. ing he has survived. No arrests have been made Knight was at the center of one of the most of the rap group N.W.A., and argued with Sloan in that case. who was working at the location on Thursday.

Shakur against Biggie Smalls in an East CoastSheriff's deputies providing security asked West Coast rivalry.

Knight to leave.

A short time afterward, the argument for badly beating a rival with Shakur at a Las resumed in a parking lot a few miles away where Vegas hotel, just hours before Shakur was fatally Knight and Sloan exchanged punches through a shot while riding in Knight's car just east of the window of the pickup truck before the two men Strip. were run down, authorities said.

In the current case, Knight struck two men Blatt has said Knight was attacked by four with his pickup truck in a Compton burger stand people, including Sloan, as he pulled into the parking lot. parking lot after Carter requested he show up for The collision killed his friend, Carter, a founder and owner of Heavyweight Records who in fear.

At 6-foot-4 and weighing 325 pounds, Knight

with helping create Death Row Records when he strong-armed another label to release Dr. Dre from his contract, said Chuck Creekmur, CEO of allhiphop.com.

Knight and Dre later had a falling out, and Dre left the record company that eventually declared bankruptcy and was auctioned off.

In November, Knight pleaded not guilty to a robbery charge filed after a celebrity photographer accused him of stealing her camera in Beverly Hills. Because of prior convictions, he could Because a conviction in the case could result face up to 30 years in prison in that case.

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The most-watched Super Bowl games in history, according to the Nielsen Co.: ___ 1. 2015, New England vs. Seattle, 114.4 million viewers.

2. 2014, Seattle vs. Denver, 112.2 million.

3. 2012, N.Y. Giants vs. New England, 111.3 million.

4. 2011, Green Bay vs. Pittsburgh, 111 million.

5. 2013, San Francisco vs. Baltimore, 108.7 million.

6. 2010, New Orleans vs. Indianapolis, 106.5 million.

7. 2009, Arizona vs. Pittsburgh, 98.7 million.

8. 2008, N.Y. Giants vs. New England, 97.4 million.

9. 1996, Dallas vs. Pittsburgh, 94.1 million.

10. 2007, Chicago vs. Indianapolis, 93.2 million.

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Super finish: Patriots edge Seahawks 28-24 for NFL title HOWARD FENDRICH

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he celebrates after the Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz.

Miller's scores late in 2nd as Bruins beat Islanders

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Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller (86) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Bruins won 5-2.

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Whiteside comes up big for Heat in 83-75 win over Celtics MATTHEW CARROLL

Both teams were coming off their worst shooting performances of the season.

Miami was held to a season-low 33.0 percent in a loss to Dallas, while Hassan Whiteside was hardly shocked when Miami coach Erik Spoels- Boston shot 35.6 percent in a setback to Houston. tra designed a play for him late in the third quarter of a tight game.

Neither fared much better Sunday, with Boston shooting 37 percent and He was surprised when Spoelstra kept doing it, though.

Miami 41.6, but Whiteside's 10-for-17 performance fueled the Heat's third Whiteside scored half of his 20 points during a dominant stretch span- win in their last seven games. ning the third and fourth quarters and Miami Heat held off the Boston Celtics 83-73 on Sunday to snap a two-game slide. two-and-a-half quarters before he began resembling the center who came "He drew up a play and I scored on it, he just kept drawing them up," said in averaging 15.3 points and 17.7 rebounds over his previous three games, including a triple-double line of 14 points, 13 rebounds and a franchise"I really think he started believing I can make plays down there."

Whiteside also had nine rebounds and blocked three shots, while Chris tying it at 55 with less than three minutes to play in the third, Whiteside Bosh added 18 points and Tyler Johnson had 13, helping overcome the had his way with the young Celtics. absences of Dwyane Wade and Luol Deng.

Wade missed his second game in a row with a strained right hamstring, by scoring six straight points, including a pair of long jumpers that restored while Deng sat out his third straight with a strained calf. the Heat's eight-point cushion.

Wade, who injured himself in Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee, is averaging "I hadn't seen him do that yet," Bosh said. "I don't think he's seen him do 21.4 points and 5.4 assists per game. that yet. It was a nice move." Spoelstra didn't seem to mind his big man's Whiteside is more than making up for their absence though and decision to shoot from the perimeter.

Spoelstra isn't his only supporter.

"If he's wide open and they're disrespecting him and it comes within the The 25-year-old has most of Miami in a frenzy following a wild week that included a triple-double and franchise-record 12 blocks last Sunday, TIP-INS and 24 rebounds on Friday.

Heat: First-round pick Shabazz Napier, a Roxbury, Mass. native and It's quite the story for the former castoff who signed with the Heat in November after playing in both Lebanon and China last year. return to Boston. . The Heat won the teams' only other meeting this season, "He continues to surprise me," Bosh said.

100-84 in Miami on Dec. 21, 2014. .

"He's a talented young fellow. We want to continue to push him and G Mario Chalmers played in his 486th game for the Heat, tying him encourage him to play and do well." with Keith Askins for fourth place on the team's all-time list.

Avery Bradley and Tyler Zeller led the Celtics with 17 points apiece, and Celtics: F Tayshaun Prince, who scored 13 points in 21 minutes on Friday, Brandon Bass had 15. It was Boston's third straight loss and fourth in its didn't play against Miami. Prince was acquired from Memphis in midJanuary.

The Celtics plan on departing for Tuesday's game in New York at 10:30 regardless of whether the ball is going in the basket or not," Boston coach p.m. Sunday, weather permitting, to allow the team to watch the Super Brad Stevens said.

Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.

"When you miss the number of shots that we missed, I thought we let INJURY UPDATE that affect how much we talked defensively.

Spoelstra said that Deng participated in pre-game workouts and is I could hear the silence and that's a bad thing." making progress, yet has not been medically cleared to return.

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Miami Heat's Tyler Johnson (8) goes to the basket against Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015.

"He still feels just a little bit of something," Spoelstra said. "You look around the league right now with strains, it could turn a lot worse if you don't take care of it fully. You've got to be 100 percent ready."

TRAFFIC JAM Boston F Jared Sullinger, the only Celtics player to have started every team's walkthrough Sunday.

He was replaced by Zeller in the starting lineup, but Stevens said it wasn't a big deal.

Keene State College athletic team records

Women’s Basketball

Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track

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Southern Maine

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Katherine Brady

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Ryan Milewski

800 m / 1.58.02

Margaret Dean

50 free / 26.10

Katelyn Terry

800 m / 2:21.29

Ryan Boraski

200 free / 1:48

Lindsey Terry

500 m / 1:19

Chris Digiacomo

100 IM / 55.42

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ATHLETE of the WEEK

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Ads director Type of Pose: Inversion Strengthens your core, arms, legs and relieves stress.

Beginner’s Tip: Use a wall for support when you

This week I challenge you to practice the ‘L’ and ‘O’ of “Love” so we can all spell love through yoga

by Valentine’s Day!

Place your hands in a U-shape on the ground with your knuckles against the wall.

How to make the L in “Love” Once you have mastered staying up in headstand away from the wall you are ready to try fun things with the position of your legs.

Exhale when your legs are straight in the air, tightening the lower belly and preparing the core to hold up your legs in different directions.

Once the core is engaged, reach the right foot straight toward the sky, leg engaged, and lower the left leg, keeping your toes pulling back toward your face.

Once the left leg is in your line of vision and you feel your right leg straight to the sky, you have completed the L.

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U-shape, allowing for the top of your head to go into the U-shaped space made by your hands. Your forearms little wider than shoulder distance apart.

Rest the top of your head in between the hands.

Now you are on your forearms and knees. Inhale 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.

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Keep the legs engaged and belly tight in order to stay steading in the pose Once your legs are up, engage point the toes together and round your tailbone to the feet.

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New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (75) celebrates after Malcolm Butler intercepted Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Patriots won 28-24.

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Interim track and field coach named years as an assistant coach for

Along with his three years certain areas that he needs to at Monadnock Regional High School for the last eight years. his new role. working in this role for track bardi said.

“I think he should stay. If there were a new coach I think it but since he was already there I TIM SMITH / EQUINOX STAFF

Tom Pickering is the interim KSC track and field coach. He was an assistant coach for the Owls the past three years.

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