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Bill is settled: Keene State College officially pays off remainder 2014 Pumpkin Fest bill
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in her letter sent out campus-wide Friday, March 13, that went home — why do they have to pay that extra which explained how she would take money out of money?” reserve funds to pay the remainder of the bill. She said The community of Keene State College has mixed Andrea Cuzzupe, also a sophomore, said she thinks that KSC is a leader in the community and the events feelings about the college’s decision to pay the remain- it’s a good idea but is wondering how the school is surrounding 2014s Pumpkin Fest were not allowing the der of the Pumpkin Fest bill. going to pay for it. She also added that if Keene didn’t college to move forward and focus on more important Sophomore Courtney Bethel said, “I think it makes hold Pumpkin Fest 2015 it would be more harmful than work. Huot added that the reaction she has been getsense as to why it’s happening, but I don’t know if it ting from the KSC community on her decision is very should be for every single student, because most stu- attending Pumpkin Fest 2015 if there is one. positive. In addition, Huot thanked KSC students in dents weren’t even on campus when it happened. Why President Anne Huot also addressed the decision her announcement to pay the remainder of the bill, as
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she wrote, “Thank you for your commitment to your academic experience, your dedication to Keene State College, and your role as a citizen of the great City of Keene.” She explained that, as stated in the letter sent out, the money being used will be reimbursed by the force expectations from students to follow the system. Huot added at the end of her interview that she did not want any rumors promoted and that was the purpose
Representatives from The Conway School visit KSC SKYLER FRAZER
“I saw a white girl with some ice cream, and I asked my father if I could have some ice cream, and like in 1965 Selma, Alabama, when he said ‘No.’ I asked ‘Why?’ He said, ‘Because we can’t go in and about her experiences. get it, because we’re black. We can’t go in those places, we can’t do the when the Selma to Montgomery same things white people can do,’” March for Voting Rights began in her hometown. moment, I think I learned the difference between black and white,” in Selma, Alabama in a time that she continued. Experiences like this pushed to a room full of citizens and Keene State College students in Centen- “At an early age I decided I wanted nial Hall of the KSC Alumni Center. - mont and began studying law at ent than they are now. Vermont Law School, much to the
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Week of: March 1 Monday, March 2 7:25 p.m. Monadnock Hall: 19 year-old female feeling ill. No transport. 10:47 a.m. off campus: Simple, not aggravated assault. 8:48 p.m. Randall Hall: Received a call about a student who was saying he wanted to hurt himself. Tuesday, March 3 10:41 a.m. Hale Lot: Minor motor vehicle accident, no injuries. 2:34 p.m. Butler Court: Report of a past simple assault. 8:26 p.m. Media Arts Center: Student called to shut off television that was making noise. 10:49 p.m. Young Student Center: Report of a tall dark skinned male bothering a staff member.
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Professor Paul Cawood Hellmund talking to students in Room 101 of the science center about issues urban area’s face and the solutions that could help.
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Kappa Delta Pi hosts second annual Inspiring Conversations in Education Conference
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Debate sparked at meeting regarding funds SKYLER FRAZER
News editor Student Assembly discussed funding requests and constitution approvals in this week’s meeting on Tuesday, March 10. One funding request for $1,000 from the Barbell Club sparked debate among the assembly. The money requested is for a two day weekend course to get a The president of the club said there always needs to be one the club. She is graduating so another member will have to step into the role. The student that would receive the training is a sopho-
Many members of student assembly felt the full $1,000 should not be contributed, but instead paid for by the student who was receiving the training uation. One representative, Shaun Filiault expressed his belief that the student receiving the training contribute some of the money for the course. Another representative Tyler King shared this sentiment and said that $400 should be contributed rather the full amount. He said this since the student who would receive training would contribute to the school the two following years rather TIM SMITH / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER
The alumni and faculty who were present at the Inspiring Conversations in Education conference pose together last Saturday, March 7. Over 30 alumni visited in total.
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News editor Over 30 alumni visited Keene State College last weekend to talk to students about their transitions from college to careers. On Saturday, March 7, the college held its second annual Inspiring Conversations in Education (ICE) Conference. The conference was put on by ICE Conference Coordinator Maria Franciosa, president emeritus of KSC’s Kappa Delta Pi. Kappa Delta Pi is the International Honor Society in Education, that’s goal is, “to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching,” according to its website. Kappa Delta Pi was founded in 1911. Last year’s conference was such a success that it is turning into an annual event. “The conference was met with high praise and was recognized by Kappa Delta Pi International with a Professional Development Chapter Programing Award...” Franciosa wrote in the conference’s agenda. KSC Professor of Education, Prudence Cuper, was the keynote speaker for this year’s event. Cuper, who spoke at convocation in August, noted that writing this speech came more naturally. In her opening remarks Cuper referenced Lois Lowry’s “The Giver” and compared teachers to gardeners, helping nurture students to grow and develop throughout their years of schooling. Wayne Hartz, interim dean of
some remarks for students and faculty.Hartz quoted Nelson Mandela as he said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” After remarks from these folks and a few others, including Provost
Alumni hosted individual sessions, each focused on a particular topic in education, ranging from “Surviving the First Years of Teaching” to “Urban Learning” to “The TIM SMITH / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Why’s and How’s of Character Edu- Ashlee Carr giving her individual presentation to Keene State College students interested in education. cation.” “I love the fact that they’re all the Mabel Brown Room for an open panel with the alumni.One piece of advice from alumni was related to levels,” Cuper said. After the conference Cuper said her favorite session of the day was “Flipped Classrooms.” “Flipped Learning is a pedagogical approach in which direct instruction moves from the group learning space to the individual learning space, and the resulting group space is transformed into a dynamic, interactive learning environment where the educator guides students as they apply concepts and engage creatively in the subject matter.” usually involves an emphasis on hands-on learning and interactivity with students. These sessions went on until 2:30 p.m., when students met back in
“Don’t get discouraged if you college,” Ashlee Carr said. Carr graduated from Keene State College in 2011 and is currently teaching third grade at Dr. Norman W. Crisp Elementary School. In the meantime, though, alumni said to stay involved at KSC and try and get experience working in schools, even before their Methods I and II courses. Kyle Virgin of the KSC Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Program encouraged students to get involved with the honor society, as the group holds many events throughout the year for teachers. After the event Cuper spoke of
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Presentations were held in classrooms in Rhodes Hall and Morrison.
the importance of such events to great idea and I love the energy in it,” students and other professionals. Cuper said. “This is a cool idea to bring graduates and undergraduates on campus Skyler Frazer can be contacted at to talk about their field. I think it’s a sfrazer@kscequinox.com
“What are your plans for spring break?”
Jessica Vandevord First-year Chemistry
“I’m going to work at Hannafords”
Nick Tornatore Sophomore Philosophy
“I have a lot of down time, writing, hiking and meditating.”
Student assembly representative Ryan Scrivano disagreed with his peers and said these points were “nitpicky” and that they should allocate the whole amount to the club. Student Assembly eventually reached a conclusion and voted to allocate $400 to the Barbell Club. Society of Architecture Students also had a funding request. The president and vice president of the group asked for $3,000 to send their students to a regional conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They want all their students to go, as an event like this is crucial for the students studies and future career opportunities. King said that the assembly should approve of this request of funds because these types of events are extremely important and rewarding. Spending money on an event and their future is very positive, he said. In other news, Student Assembly approved the constitution for KSC Flux Dance Comon campus. Representatives from the club met last week with assembly but didn’t have an advisor at the time. Assembly also approved edits to the constitution for Women’s Rugby that changes how captains are voted for. The previous constitution was eight years old according to the clubs current treasurer. Skyler Frazer can be contacted at sfrazer@kscequinox.com
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Mental health resources may not be as helpful as we thought In last week’s issue, we published an ediNot to mention depression is higher in torial about the importance of being men- the winter months than during other times of the year. someone you know is struggling with his or The college needs to recognize this and her mental health. needs to be actively seeking ways to improve We would like to further that discus- the overall morale and mental health of its sion this week with a follow-up editorial, students. to discuss some disturbing issues we came We ask that the Counseling Center take across when doing research about how to better care of its website. get mental help on this campus. If it cannot provide the proper help for We encouraged students to make use students who are battling suicidal thoughts, of the counseling center’s website and use it should at the very least provide a hotline its page for help with a number of mental for suicide prevention loud and clear at the health issues, ranging from anorexia to sui- top of its website. cide. What we found when we were browsThis is not simply about needy students ing the counseling center’s page was not demanding pointless changes — this is only very interesting, but a bit unsettling as about life or death situations. This is about well. those people who have lost hope and are We looked along the left side of the web- reaching out as a last resort. site at the "Suicide Prevention" tab — underWe would like to think students can rest neath that tab is a "Forms" link. assured, knowing that they will be assisted Under that Forms tab we clicked on a with the best possible help the very moment link titled "Suicide referral information they come forward and admit they are form." We realized all visitors to this site having suicidal thoughts. were immediately brought to a page that The Equinox as a whole is not trying to says "404 Not Found." No matter how many times we tried to access this webpage we were brought back to assist many students who have needed to the same blank screen — a blank screen and sought help. However, we do believe that could prevent potentially suicidal they should be continuously seeking ways people from getting the proper help they to make their online help, or any help, more accessible. to seek. No student should feel as though their This was a complete eye-opener for the concerns cannot be heard because of techexecutive board members at The Equinox. We struggled to understand why our school made to come up with a multitude of outprovides such an inadequate resource for lets for students who are battling any form something so important. of mental discomfort — to truly make sure Many times, people who are feeling sui- they have help readily available for them. cidal are lost and desperate. Suicide is not to be taken lightly and we The last thing they should have to deal with is a page error that prevents them from campus for struggling students. getting vital help. We began to question how The Equinox believes that all lives are - valuable. Anyone who is struggling with nance of this website. depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress This is when we noticed that many parts or any other mental discomfort here on of it were long outdated. In fact, some features and links had not been updated since the school’s ability to help them get to a 2010 and 2011. We believe that with issues healthy place. as serious as suicide, the college needs to be We hope to see a change in the website actively taking measures to ensure the stu- that could potentially save a Keene State dent body is provided with top-notch out- College student’s life. Oftentimes students lets for help. time for many. Stress is at an all-time high nox and we as Keene State College should when people are underpaid and over- seek to do everything in our power to allow worked. Many students are away from their homes and families, which also eventually to live the happy and healthy lives they takes a toll on their mental state. deserve to be living.
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Student argues extremist group ISIS is destined to commit genocide ANNA GLASSMAN
- cle, Deviant and Pathological What do ISIS Extrem- ists Really Want?” Alex Johnson refers to ISIS’s claim that their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, is the direct - descendent of Mohammed and therefore is the undislated to bring about its physical destruction in whole itly declares that the new caliphate is established "for - the purpose of compelling the people to do what [ISIS’s - version of] Sharia (Allah's law) requires of them." In ferring children of the group to another group.” The ISIS' view, that means anyone who doesn't believe in its
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has seized at least 200 Turkmen, Shabaks, and Yazidis, killed at least 11 of them, and ordered all Christians to by July 19.” This quote refers to last June, displaying the requirement of genocide to kill groups and forcing conversion to another group. Though causalities are small in number, ISIS’s clear intent to commit genocide is evi-
Shia captives several times in Iraq, for example killing soldiers ... It reportedly killed at least 40 Shia Turkmen, including children, in four communities near the city of Kirkuk, about 100 kilometers southeast of Mosul, on June 16.”Since then American air strikes have pushed ISIS from these areas. Regardless, their ideology and actions committed so far in order to create a caliphate express the genocidal ideology of ISIS. If allowed to establish their caliphate ISIS will commit genocide. Anna Glassman can be contacted at aglassman@kscequinox.com
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‘Boyfriend Jean’ style for kids causes controversy TAYLOR HOWE
Equinox Staff If you’re a woman, you’ve probably heard of or even worn “boyfriend jeans.” Now, toddlers and even babies are wearing the same style with the same name. This past week Old Navy advertised “boyfriend jeans” for their girls and baby lines of jeans. Parents and psychologists weighed in with varying opinions on whether or not the name of the jeans was really going weigh in and I think there’s an easy solution to this debate: simply change the name of the jeans and stop sending sexualized messages to young girls. If you’ve never heard of “boyfriend jeans,” they are jeans made for if the woman is literally stealing her boyfriend’s jeans to wear for herself. This is the root of the problem; it’s not the existence of boyfriend jeans for younger girls but rather the message that these jeans are sending to young girls. Many argue that the children don’t know what the style is called. However, I believe the message will be internalized by young girls. One New York City based psychologist states that, “the term ‘boyfriend’ should not even be on kids’ radar at the toddler and under-12 age range,” as stated on ABC News. Realistically, girls should not be thinking about boyfriends nor should they be thinking about wearing a boyfriend’s jeans, as stated in AOL News. Unfortunately, Dr. Jennifer Hartstein said, our society is sexualizing girls younger and younger with each new mature trend marketed to young en’s fashion and dressing girls in skimpy clothing. Just add the newest trend of boyfriend jeans to the list. Leslie Venokur, co-found of Big City Moms (a New York City-based resource for moms) and a former worker in the children’s fashion industry, argued that parents were being too dramatic. Members of the fashion industry like Venokur claim that the name of the jeans is simply “just being true to the style” or using “standard industry lingo.” Other companies, however, have no problem changing the name of their boyfriend-style jeans. According to Daily News, children’s clothing stores OshKosh B’gosh and Gymboonly sell the style to older girls. According to AOL News, H&M and Gap, which actually owns Old Navy, call the jeans by other names. H&M calls An Old Navy spokesperson told AOL News that the product name is TYRRA DEMERITT / EQUINOX STAFF
intention of changing the name of the jeans, despite the negative reactions from parents and psychologists across the nation. Old Navy continued to
Joe Taravella, PhD and supervisor of pediatric psychology at Rusk RehaIt feels as if our society is making young girls, and even young boys, bilitation at New York University’s Langore Medical Center, stated that grow up faster and faster each year. boyfriend jeans for young girls will set children up to not only want a boyWith something that has such a simple solution as changing the name of family in trends that everyone can participate in.” friend but also need a boyfriend. the jeans, it’s unfortunate that the fashion industry in America is using the Not to mention, it is just another part of our society that assumes our same lingo with children as they are with grown women. youth line for “boyfriend jeans” just because the children don’t wear the children are heterosexual, but that’s a whole other issue with boyfriend jeans or don’t know the name of the jeans they wear have the word “boyjeans. It’s unfortunate that young girls are being taught to sexualize themTaylor Howe can be contacted at friend” in them. However, I believe just the advertisements for children’s selves. thowe@kscequinox.com “boyfriend jeans” alone would send a message to young girls.
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Technology hindering students in the classroom
Native Americans fight for justice TAYLOR HOWE
Equinox Staff Imagine you’re twelve years old imagine you’re covered in beer and have just become the target of a group of men’s racial slurs. Well, that’s what happened to a group of 9 to 13 year olds in Rapid City, South Dakota, on Jan. 24, 2015. Since then, more reports of racism in the Rapid City area have come forth. It’s appearing that our nation is more racist than we thought. We have more work to do than we thought we did. And it’s time we just with a single tweet. On Jan. 24, it was reported that 57 students from the American Horse School in Allen attended a minor league hockey game at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. All the students were members of the Native American Oglala Lakota tribe. They
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Equinox Staff It’s bad enough that our jobs and lives depend on technology. Why must our schools and institutions depend on it as well? I have had one class in my four semesters that hasn’t required me to do any work that required a computer. All of my classes have required reading online materials and completing homework or in-class assignments online. With our world being technologically advanced, I think the current issue is that most schools require students to have a laptop in order to complete online tasks. Yes, there is a library that provides the campus with computers and printthe way they decide to educate the students? According to science.opposingviews.com, cant cost for any school. “Though ‘bring your own device’ policies may relieve the school of some of these costs, the policies shift to students and their families, who may not be able stand that our world depends on technology in order to do research while also using it as a way to advertise and communicate with certain audiences. How is it fair that students who may already be awaiting debt after college have to
spend extra money on technology just to take classes that are only a semester long? It’s one thing to need access to the internet or a computer to complete assignments, but what about when those assignments are not uploaded correctly on Canvas or Blackboard? In one of my classes, an assignment was uploaded to Canvas, but it wasn’t until the next day that professor realized the document on Canvas wasn’t working properly. Some students were able to access the assignment and others weren’t, one of those students being myself. The group of students that I was in had fewer days to complete it than the other half of the class. It’s unfortunate that I can’t be given a hard copy of an assignment. It would make the students and professors worry less about whether their document was uploaded or not. I like hands-on learning and I think it is the most
an aid. If I don’t want to confront someone in person, the iPhone allows me to hide and send a text instead. Anyone can take a walk through campus, a store or anywhere seeing faces tilted down, looking at a screen. It’s almost rare to be able to have a conversation without either person checking their phones or getting distracted. My dad always tells me and my sister that our phones are our lifelines. I always laugh and make the same comment to him whenever he uses his phone. It is so true. I barely go anywhere without my phone and I know all of my friends are the same way. I’m sure I am guilty of being distracted during a conversation by my phone, but I try to make it a point to put my phone away so the speaker knows that I intend to give them my undivided attention. I think most people are guilty of overusing at least one form of technology. It’s important to understand when it is acceptable to use it and when it’s just plain rude. I don’t think schools should get rid of or stop using technology because I know that would never happen, but don’t let the great world of technology become a negative distraction. We
I’m not one hundred percent against the use of technology in the classroom; I think many students can use it to their advantage in a positive way. Having the internet allows for students to take online classes. But class time can sometimes become wasted because of technical troubles. There have been countless times where lessons in class have been prolonged or behind a screen. postponed because the sound on the computer Heather O’Brien can be contacted at However, technology in general can act as hobrien@kscequinox.com
good behavior in school and academic success. Unfortunately, during the third period two non-Native men seated above in the VIP section started to allegedly shout racial slurs, throw beer and a frisbee at the students and their chaperones below. According to the news outlet, Al Jazeera America’s Massoud Hayoun, the men even called the students and chaperones to “engage in face-toface confrontation” and told them to “go back to the rez.” The students were eventually escorted out by their chaperones before the hockey game had ended. To make matters worse, Rapid City’s local newspaper, the Rapid City Journal, published an article in the weekend paper soon after the incident with the headline, “Did Native Students stand for national anthem?,” as if to pour salt in the students’ wounds. The article’s headline itself alleged that the students angered the spectators becuase of their own actions and thus deserved what they received. The outrage against the story’s head-
choice in America, as granted by their Freedom of Speech, to decide whether or not to stand for the country’s anthem. That is no reason to subject an innocent person to a hate crime or child abuse. That following Monday, the editor of the Rapid City Journal, Bart Pfankuch, released a statement after receiving criticism for the article. In the statement, he apologizes and acknowledges that the article could be interpreted as victim blaming. However, a chaperone and school board member, Justin Poor Bear, stated, “We don’t want an apology. We don’t want free tickets to a hockey game. We want justice.” The incident was reported to as well as the Rapid City Police Department and on social media. Al Jazeera America stated the police have since started an investigation but have not decided if criminal A Twitter campaign mirroring the Twitter campaign, #BlackLivesMatter, began that night. The hashtag, #NativeLivesMatter, allowed the incident to become nationwide. People starting utilizing social media to organize rallies and protests in reaction to the incident. And it worked. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center to call for justice and to keep the pressure on the city leaders and police. The incident has since caused others to come forward and report three more alleged racist incidents in Rapid City, which has only raised the racial tensions between Native and non-Native residents. According to National Public Radio’s Charles Michael Ray, the incident added to the racial tension already present in Rapid City as a result of a police shooting of a Native American man in December. The incident at the hockey game and the recent campaign for Native Americans only continues to shed light on the “pattern of troubled race relations” in Rapid City and other regions of South Dakota. If we are to be honest with ourselves, this racism has been going on since the white settlement in the 19th century and simply hasn’t stopped since. It’s time we utilize social media to bring attention to the injustices still occurring in America. And
outraged that the article was a picture perfect example of victim blaming and racism and I could not agree more. The chaperones and other spectators report all the students stood. Had the students not stood for loaded social media movement. the national anthem, the outrage against them shown by the men Taylor Howe can be contacted at would still be considered undeservthowe@kscequinox.com ing in my opinion. They have the
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How to make: The perfect spinach salad TAYLOR THOMAS
pepper or you can buy a rotisserie chicken. This salad will give you your Looking for a meal daily portion of vegetables and is a with the perfect bal- great source of protein. ance of sweet and Spinach is also a great source for savory? iron and calcium and high in vitaThen look no further. mins A and C, which makes it the I had this salad at a restaurant perfect base for a salad. not too long ago and tried to recreate it with things I had in my own Ingredients: kitchen. -Spinach Although this salad already has - 1 medium cucumber a lot going on, there are many small - ½ of a medium tomato - ¼ of a red onion - 1 small head of broccoli You can also change it up by -½ of an avocado simply changing how you prepare - dried cranberries the chicken. - honey roasted sliced almonds For example, you can marinate - feta or gorgonzola cheese - 1 egg sauce, Italian dressing, salt and - 1 chicken breast
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- bacon Directions: 1) Cook chicken on stove and season as you’d like 2) Hard boil the egg 3) While the egg and chicken are cooking, chop up the cucumber, tomato, red onion, broccoli and avocado 4) In a large bowl add spinach and chopped vegetables 5) After the egg and chicken are done cooking slice thin and add to salad 6) Sprinkle salad with dried cranberries, almonds, cheese and bacon 7) Add dressing of your choice
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KSC student learns to reevaluate her necessities while studying abroad KATIE REED
University of Botswana I chose to study abroad in Gaborone, Botswana because I wanted to from the United States. I wanted to gain a greater knowledge on health outside of America while also embracing a new culture. I didn’t want to travel to a popular place; I wanted to be completely outside of my comfort zone. Fortunately, The University of lined everything I was looking for. As part of my community health program I have the opportunity to visit clinics and hospitals around the country. I have been able to witness both the positive and negative impacts of universal healthcare. Botswana has the second highest HIV/AIDS prevalence in the world. Every single person in this country or another. Having the opportunity to learn about HIV/AIDS in Botswana has not only provided me knowledge on the topic, but has also granted me insight
“I have also become familiar with the idea that Wi-Fi and running water are luxuries, not necessities.” -KATIE REED KSC STUDENT STUDYING IN BOTSWANA
on how high prevalence communities
Setswana is more frequently used, and even though classes are taught in English, there is still a language barrier. I experienced full blown culture shock. Heavy accents make it hard for me As time has progressed, I have to understand lecturers and sometimes become accustomed to the changes lead to miscommunications, however, and have adapted to the cultural dif- people are always willing to translate ferences. The most popular means of transportation in Gaborone is by combi. how to live without them. A combi is a van that uncomfortBecoming a minority in a community has been the hardest adjustment for me so far. The color of my skin automatically One combi ride is equivalent to 35 distinguishes me as a foreigner, trig- cents, the drivers are worse than New gering constant staring and frequent cat calls. My American accent associates me seat when getting up, but somehow it’s with wealth and fortune leading to always a positive experience. daily marriage proposals from strangers. willing to engage in conversation or - assist with directions. ican exchange students are BatswaIt is the summer in Botswana right nan and will speak Setswana to them now so the temperatures are very high, expecting for a response back. - day. cial languages of Botswana; however Even people who have lived in
Botswana their entire lives are not accustomed to the heat here and, as a result, everyone moves at a much slower pace. time is not taken into consideration here. than expected and dinner begins two hours later than originally planned. I have also become familiar with the idea that Wi-Fi and running water are luxuries, not necessities. Botswana is currently experiencing a severe drought from lack of rainfall.
I no longer think of the “Ice Bucket for ALS. Now, dumping a bucket of water over my head is considered bathing. For mid-semester break I am travel-
wait for spring and Spring Flynn said spring is her favorite time of the year in Keene. “Spring is better than any She continued, “I love being outside, the blooming birds and getting a new pair “The whole Keene vibe is so much better in the spring, and my friends and I all senior community health major, said she loves the spring vibes also. “Spring Weekend is my favorite weekend at Keene
two years I had a season pass, and I spent a lot of time on the mountain with my dad. It should be a really good time when
Later on in the semester I plan to
Besides the ski trip he has planned, Hubbard said he is also looking forward to the time he will get away from school.
Namibia and Zambia. In less than two months I have already made lifelong friends and discovered so much more about myself. Having an open mind and positive attitude are essential qualities to have while studying abroad here. I want to leave Botswana without having any regrets and to take advantage of everything this beautiful coun-
and last Alternative Break Trip during spring break. She said she will be leading a rural healthcare trip to Virginia.
pier. I am so excited to travel,
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waking up to the birds and getting a new pair of sunglasses for the season.” - JULIE FLYNN KSC JUNIOR
working in various clinics such as diabetics, dental, pharmaShe said they will be working to get people the healthcare that they need. “Nine of us are leaving the fourteenth and coming back the
because it is a critical social issue. Healthcare is a necessity and the volunteers want to help ensure that residence of this com-
added. She continued, “There’s so many exciting things happening in my life and I can’t wait to see what life after col-
school making her post-graduation plans a reality. Ogle said, “I have a best friend in Florida and now is the perfect time, just after graduation, to have a chance to live with
She added, “Graduation in May is really keeping me
Over spring break, Ogle said she will be apartment hunting on the west coast of Florida with her mother, looking for
Rogers and Flynn both agreed that sometimes the winter months can feel long and dragged on. “You just have to keep yourself active, and do the things you normally do in the
May. Since Ogle said she is graduating with a degree in education, school systems are also a big part of where she chooses to move. “My mom will be moving with me and we're going to numerous areas on the west coast of Florida to apartment hunt. We've been researching safe and fun areas with good school systems for a few months now and have narrowed down our
“Spending time with people you love can really get
Ogle continued, “I hope to drop by some prospective school
Rodgers said. Flynn also requested sledding. “When there’s snow on the ground, use it to my advan-
She added, “It is so important to me that I have a chance to live my life to the fullest and itch the travel bug that I have
“I love sledding on huge hills, and going tubing at
“It is so exciting and I’m blessed to have my mother come with me and to have a best friend to help me ease into a com-
Flynn added. explained. On the other hand, most “The spring concert is KYLE BAILEY/ PHOTO EDITOR students all agreed they look always so fun. I love hanging Students say they are nostalgic for summer, sick of the snow and ready for spring. forward to the warm weather. a quiet place to do my homesaid she is really excited for she said. “It’s always a really fun summer. Jess Byrnecan She added, “I always work, read a book or a place “When summer comes be contacted at hang out at the outdoor spots for my friends and I to go jbyrne@kscequinox.com around Keene, whether it be swimming, blast music and Lehman said. Lehman also around everyone is just hap-
Though her spring break will be spent in sunny Florida, the
England life behind, she said that she’s excited to graduate. Ogle continued, “I seriously cannot believe that it is less than two months away from graduation, it went by too fast but I also grew up a lot being an upperclassman and I am so ready Jill Giambruno can be contacted at JGiambruno@kscequinox.com
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Conversation celebrates countries and culture BROGAN WESSELL
why Steve and Sandra asked me to speak and I was very happy to do so,” Pierre said. ticultural Student Support as well as the chair of Multicultural Advisory board, so she has spoken at multiple events that have been put on during her time at KSC. Of those who attended, Pierre said that she hopes they learned a little bit about each student and their countries.
Equinox Staff In celebration of the diversity at Keene State College, students and faculty members from all over the globe spoke about their home countries at the annual Flag Celebration. The Flag Celebration was held on Monday, March 2 at 12:00 p.m. in the Flag Room inside the L.P Young Student Center. Before attending the event, some students admitted
I hope they also understand the importance and significance of this event for our campus and community,” Pierre said. In terms of diversity on campus, Pierre said that she feels this event not only acknowledges the students that
representative of the students who have studied at KSC from around the world. At the event a crowd of thirty students and faculty members gathered to take a trip around the globe by listening to speakers tell the stories of their cultures.
also celebrates them. “This event shows that these students are willing to share parts of who they are with us and that others are willing to learn from them,” Pierre said. Pierre then introduced Harpreet Kaur, who spoke about India. Kaur said that she chose to speak at the Flag Celebration because she hadn’t been fortunate enough to raise India’s flag into the flag room. “I am glad someone who was Indian raised the flag and showed my culture a little bit here before I could. I re-introduced India to Keene State [College] and I hope people got a lot out of what I said,” Kaur said. She continued, “People aren’t aware of how many people in India sacrifice their lives for their country. Probably in all the countries around the world there were freedom fighters to the independence of their country.” Like Pierre, Kaur said that she is also apart of the Multicultural Student Advisory Board as well as the
for those who attended. regarding the history of the Flag Celebration. that is held every year in order to provide international students with a little piece of home. center was opened twenty-years ago. When internathem feel like they are part of something and part of a Of those who attended or heard about the event, underlying similarities between everyone. “I have done quite a bit of traveling — some people have some people haven’t, but you gain an appreciation are but also how similar we are. I think under some cul-
Club on campus, so she has spoken at these types of events before. “We did an event called ‘Celebrating the Motherland’ that was essentially a program to connect our roots back to Africa. Whether you were from India, your roots are from Africa. Whether you were from the U.S.,
and that is a connection I think is really important,” He continued, “It is really just learning to celebrate richer and that make the world an interesting place because of the variety.”
the other hand, we do a bunch of events to celebrate where people come from. We also do a cultural night Education Steven Spiegel agreed that holding these where people display their cultural things through pictypes of events is important for diversity on campus tures, clothing, music and dancing,” Kaur said. because it gives students the opportunity to celebrate Kaur said that she hopes those who attended and listened to her talk about India were able to understand “It is important to celebrate people who come from how great of a country it is. “Personally, I love knowing different countries stories. I love hearing how they become independent from voice to people who can tell a little bit about where they different types of European rule. Like I said before are from and explain their cultures,” Spiegel said. every country has some type of freedom fighter, some type of person that fought for the right of the people exposes students to new ideas, new ways of thinkwho stay in the country,” Kaur said. Kaur said she feels that this event is important for KYLE BAILEY / PHOTO EDITOR around the world. diversity at KSC because people may not know that The Flag Celebration was sponsored by the Global Education Office. All of the flags in the Flag there are others like them that might also be going Room of the student center are representative of the students who have studied at KSC from around through similar situations. the world. celebrations to come. “I can personally say that when I came to Keene State “In New Hampshire, we really do not have large met[College] I could not relate to anyone here. Then one day ropolitan areas so it limits our exposure to diversity. I think it is important to bring the opportunity to learn tural Student Support. I met people there that I could relate to,” Kaur said. She continued, “The Flag Room in a sense gives that to people like international students or people that semester. He also said that he hopes those who attend -JESSICA PIERRE lived here but they know where their roots came from or hear about the event will be able to understand and KSC SENIOR and can see a piece of their home everyday.” Once Kaur concluded, a student spoke about SwitKSC campus. “I want to gain visibility for what is happening in The Coordinator of Multicultural Student Support their cultures to the audience. Pierre said that she chose to speak at the Flag Celinternational students home countries and other places. - ebration because the event is close to her heart. There are a lot of students here who are from other concluded. sented at the event were based on the students who countries, but you would never know unless you spoke Brogan Wessell [here] and to me that was very symbolic. It made me feel to them. That is why these events are held,” Spiegel said. can be contacted at like part of my country is here at KSC with me. That’s bwessell@kscequinox.com
to me that was very symbolic. It made me feel like part of my country is here at KSC with me.”
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He added, “Students nowadays like doing a lot of things online . . . And I think that having an app like this is a great thing because students don’t want to stand in line.”
All agreed they will use the new service at least twice a week. “Coming here after a long day – sometimes there’s a line back to the register and it’s like, I don’t want to have to wait in this right now,” Rothfarb said. said while waiting for his food to be ready, “I wouldn’t be waiting here right now if I was able to use it.” All three said since students won’t have to wait it will All three also agreed they would be willing to pay a bit more to not have to wait. According to Quirinale there would be a slight upcharge to order food online but “no more than a quarter.” Quirinale said he also believes this service will cut back the lines that sometimes form in the small space of Lloyd’s. He said that they hope to eventually expand the hours this is available to students but wanted to start the proHe explained, “It gets very busy in [Lloyd’s], sometimes the lines get really long, unfortunately we aren’t instituting this program for the entire day, because this is a He continued, “Seven-thirty is a hot time because students are getting out of class between seven-thirty [p.m.], so students feel like they might not have enough He explained that although the wait time will only be about ten to 15 minutes between ordering food and being able to pick it up, it will be a limited menu. The online menu will include the most popular items according to Quirinale, such as quesadillas, chicken ten-
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Students wait in line to pick up food from Lloyd’s, something students might not have to do with the new service starting after spring break.
she thinks students will like this new service and take advantage of it. “It’s easier and better than standing in line,” she added. “It will give students more time,” she said, “and it will be easier because I already do everything else on my phone.” Sophomore Ricky Liscio said that although he only gets food from Lloyd’s a few times a month he would be willing to pay more to not have to wait in line. “It’s easier, you won’t have to go and wait and the line can get pretty long,” he said. He also added that as a student it sometimes gets hard with scheduling, so he can see this helping busy students. As for future changes to the dining options at KSC, Quirinale said there are always changes in the future but it really depends on what the students want. “It all depends on what they recommend within reason,” he explained. He said some new additions to the KSC campus dining options may be a unique vending option in the new residence hall or the addition of a food truck for a late-night dining option. Taylor Thomas can be contacted at tthomas@kscequinox.com
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Men model bras to raise money for breast cancer CLAIRE HICKEY
Equinox Staff Keene State College’s Lambda Sigma, a local chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) International Fraternity showed their support for breast cancer research by wearing bras over their clothing from March 9-13. Flyers advertising the fundraising event, named ‘Bras for Breast Cancer,’ described breast cancer as “the second most common cancer in women and men worldwide.” According to the American Cancer Society's website, it also says “about one in eight, or twelve percent, of women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.” A member of TKE, Richard Pelchar, a sophomore and sustainable project design and innovation major, stated how the point of ‘Bras for Breast Cancer’ was not only to raise awareness for the horrible disease, but also The fraternity’s risqué fundraising tactic initially began in 2011, according to Pelchar. During the week of ‘Bras for Breast Cancer,’ Pelchar stated, “The brothers of Tau Kappa Epsilon will walk around campus wearing bras over our shirts.” He added, “Naturally, people will notice and ask why. Then we’ll explain that it’s a fundraiser for breast cancer our bras with money.” production major and TKE member, said the fraternity decided to use the means of wearing ladies’ undergarments over their clothing for an entire week as a fundraising method because raisers. “It catches the eye and sparks an interest. Once that initial interest is sparked, I think it has the potential to start a conversation and motivate others to get involved in making a difference,” Miller stated. Miller explained that it is not only fun for his fellow students to see the brothers of TKE walking around in bras, but also for the brothers themselves, especially because it’s not every day they get to go bra shopping. “All of the brothers have a good time
order to raise as much money as possible,” he said. Aside from the opportunity to make a fashion statement, Pelchar stated the ridiculousness of ‘Bras for Breast Cancer’ allows the brothers to discuss breast cancer with fellow students and raise “a sizable amount of donations.” “We always try to raise more money than we did the previous year,” Pelchar said. “It’s a successful event and it’s certainly a spectacle for everyone on campus,” he added. Although no one knew exactly how much TKE has raised for breast cancer, they all said it was a “sizeable amount.” Miller also noted that 100 percent of the donations made this year would be going to The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Nick Molnar, a sophomore who has been a member of the fraternity for almost a year, said he joined TKE partly because of their involvement in the community. “[TKE] is constantly looking for new community service opportunities. ‘Bras for Breast Cancer’ is just one of the many events that we hold each year to raise funds for various organizations,” Molnar said. Molnar explained how this particular fundraising event is one of his favorites the fraternity does. “It gives us more opportunity to be social and ridiculous. Not only are we fundraising for a great cause and being active in our organization, but I also get to look ridiculous with my friends and meet people,” he stated. Rachael Levy, a junior and nutrition major, said she views ‘Bras for Breast Cancer’ as a smart and fun way to raise money and awareness. “I’ve seen TKE members on campus wearing bras in past years, but wasn’t ever quite sure why they were doing it. After having the concept explained to me, I think it’s a great idea. It’s not every day you see grown men wearing
explained. Miller expressed hopes for ‘Bras for Breast Cancer’ to motivate other students to become more active in raising awareness and donating to breast cancer research. “If grown men are willing to wear undergarments on the outside of their extenuate their personalities,” he said. clothing, others will ask themselves Pelchar noted not all brothers par- why they can’t go out and make a difticipate in the event because the fund- ference too,” he said. raiser is voluntary. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY KYLE BAILEY “The goal is to have all of the brothClaire Hickey can be contacted at KSC fraternity TKE wears bras over their clothing during the week of March 9 to raise awareness and money for Susan G. Komen ers [wear bras]. Participation is key in chickey@kscequinox.com for the Cure Foundation.
Students 21 and over take on ‘thirsty Thursday’ at the bars VICTORIA RICHARDS
together instead of pull them apart. He also added this early rush ness these bars do as well. Campbell, who has worked at Cobblestone for two years, said, “The early crowd
Equinox Staff On Thursdays Keene State College students said they are in fact “thirsty," and many students noted they go to bars like Cobblestone Ale House to quench this thirst. Without the worry of Friday classes many students say they enjoy being able to start their long weekends on Thursday night. As for the 21-year-old crowd, primarily KSC juniors and seniors, bars like Cobblestone Ale House and Lab’n Lager are the places to be with cheap drink specials. College students say they seek out the drink deals that these establishas little as possible. Not to mention most of Keene’s nightlife is located on Main Street, just a short walking distance from campus. However, students noted that recently lines to get into these bars have been getting longer and starting earlier. KSC seniors Linnea Henry and Jessica Allen and junior Nicole Guerra said that although they do go to Lab’n Lager, they more frequently go to Cobblestone Ale House on Thursday nights. Henry commented, “I think that it’s fun when all the seniors go to Cobble [stone Ale House], we always have a great time together. Thursday is the typical bar night and with the dollar drink deals, how can you resist?" Many students agree the second semester of each year the bars become more popular and busy since more and more students are turning the legal drinking age. Students say they see going to the Keene bars on a Thursday night as a “right of passage” once a student turns 21. Students noted that, as of late, many of the popular Keene bars have been so packed that there
patrons coming in so early, most decide to have dinner here which is great for our food sales.” The general location of the bar in a college town works to the business' advantage, Campbell said. Campbell stated, “Bars in Keene, including Cobblestone [Ale House], are very unique because we have tho opportunity to be able to mold certain aspects around the college calendar.” He continued, “For example, we have a mug club that allows for KSC students to purchase a mug they can drink out of for the whole school year and at the end of the year they are able to take it home with them, so they are able to bring a piece of Cobblestone home with them. I get multiple Snapchats on a weekly basis of past graduates and them enjoying a nice cold beverage in their Cobble Mugs, and it always makes me smile,” he said. He said they also hold events around the college calendar and due COLTON MCCRACKEN/ EQUINOX STAFF
Students pose as they wait in line to get inside Cobblestone Ale House. Students say lines at Keene bars on Thursday nights have been getting increasingly longer and starting earlier.
is often a line outside the door before 7 p.m. Students say they have been heading to the bar around or before dinner time to ensure that they will get in. The cold weather has also been a determining factor when considering what time to go out on Thursday. Many go earlier to avoid standing in the cold, according to students. Allen also commented on how recently the bars have been more crowded. “Going out to the bar is over-
whelming at times, the crowd and not having a place to sit is kind of a drag. Also, nobody wants to wait outside in twenty-degree weather," Allen said. From a junior’s perspective, Guerra said, “I do enjoy the bar scene. I don’t love it though. It’s annoying when it gets wicked crowded and you can’t even move. Also, it’s not convenient for me to have to be there so early." Nathan Campbell, a Plymouth State University graduate and Cob-
blestone Ale House bartender commented, “The Thursday night crowd at Cobblestone [Ale House] is unlike any other. It’s made up of dedicated patrons that possess a strong love and respect for the bar." Campbell added, "They're so dedicated. In fact, they show up hours before our famous one dollar well [drink] special begins just so they can have a spot in the bar and not have to face the line that is known to stretch around the corner
and down Davis Street.” However, he said since people rush to beat the line it sometimes results in friends turning against each other. "I have literally seen friends try to outrun each other just to get a spot inside," Campbell said. He added, “The early crowd has also created this type of exclusive feeling if you are able to get into Cobblestone on a Thursday.” Overall, though, he said Thursday nights usually bring friends
a snow day. Campbell said the best part about Thursday nights is the personality of the crowd. He mentioned that students are all excited to be at Cobblestone Ale House and they love that they have the opportunity to share the experience with all of their friends. Overall, most students said they want to enjoy a night out with their friends and make memories while they still can, whether it is in the bar or not. Victoria Richards can be contacted at vrichards@kscequinox.com
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Lloyd’s to-go just got easier: new app out after break TAYLOR THOMAS
Student Life editor After spring break Lloyd’s Marketplace in the Keene State College out option for students from 7:3011:15 p.m. With this new service students will be able to order and pay for food using an app on their phone and pick it up without waiting simply by showing their school ID. According to Josef Quirinale, the general manager of Sodexo at Keene State College, this new option has been in the making for about seven months. “Through the GET Mobile app from CBORD students can add funds to their Owl Card,” he said. Now, he explained there is a new GET Food app that will allow students to order food from their phones. He explained, “Anyone with KSC ID can go on the GET Food app and use their funds to order food online, pay for it and have it ready in to pick it up at Lloyd’s.” He said students will be able to pick up their ordered food from the Themed Cuisine area since it’s just opened for lunch. Students can use their meal plan dollars, dining dollars or owl cash to pay for their food at Lloyd’s, according to Quirinale. “This app is available in the Playstore, you just search CBORD GET dietitian who also runs the owl card
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Students share their spring break plans JILL GIAMBRUNO
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He added, “I’ll most likely end up visiting my friends
With the spring 2015 semester in full swing at Keene State Besides his plans to visit other schools, Wolf said he will College, students are solidifying their plans and preparing be enjoying his time spent at home. for the time they’ll get away from school for spring break. Wolf said, “It’s always nice to go home. Since I live in While all students agree they are looking forward to the Jersey and it’s a four hour drive on a good day, I don’t exactly get to visit home often. It’ll be nice to see everyone.” He added, “I might actually just enjoy spending the time doing chores and hanging out with my family.” “Sadly, my spring break doesn’t overlap with any of my Spring break marks the midway point of the spring friends who are in college, so I’ll probably be visiting them at semester and Wolf said he can’t believe how fast the year is their schools,” Wolf stated. going.
ally the blink of an eye. I can’t believe I’m already halfway through the second semester of freshman year.” he plans on spending the majority of his spring break back home in Belmont, New Hampshire. “It’s been a couple weeks since I’ve been home, so I can’t wait to see my family and friends I haven’t seen since last break,” Hubbard said. Hubbard also said he is looking forward to some spring skiing in northern New Hampshire along with his dad and some friends.
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“This just became an app and we jumped right on the bandwagon as soon as it was available,” she said. Quirinale explained that KSC campus students. As for why they added this new service, Quirinale said the dining for recommended changes. “We’re always looking for ways to make the meal plan and food servide greater service for our students the budget that we have,” he said. Quirinale continued, “It adds dents] purchase food and if they’re in a hurry it will help.”
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Waiting and wishing for warmer weather JESS BYRNE
equinox Staff With the days getting sunny and longer many Keene State College students are keeping themselves busy and getting excited about spring and summer as a winter depression. KSC senior Jack Rogers said he is looking forward to his upcoming lacrosse season this spring. “Right now we’re not doing too much practicing outside because of the freezing temperatures and snow,” he said. “But I can’t wait for spring play on the turf,” Rogers added. “During spring break week we get to play a couple games down in Florida,” Rogers said. “It’s always awesome being able to chill by the pool and hang out with the boys while we’re not playing — and I'm looking forsaid. Rogers said he also recommended other students stay active to steer clear of winter depression. “By getting yourself in the gym, hanging out with friends
and doing your normal activities, it actually is really easy to stay happy and avoid cabin fever,” he said. Junior Julie Flynn agreed. “I spend a lot of my time playing three vs. three basketball with my friends once it starts warming up,” she said. “It’s a really fun activity that we can all get together while still being healthy and exercising,” Flynn said. Flynn added she is really excited for warmer weather. “I can’t wait for the snow to be gone,” she said. She added, “I want to be able to relax outside and catch some rays.” “Although work can sometimes be a struggle, it’s nice not having to study for tests,” Flynn said. Flynn said she loves traveling during the summer. “I always visit my college friends and see what their towns are like,” she said. “A lot of my friends live on the ocean and I love going to the beach over the summer,” Flynn said. Flynn added that she can’t
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Photo taken on Cape Cod in the summer of 2013. Students say they miss spring and summer and are getting excited for warmer weather.
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to KSC. “We haven’t done a children’s show in a long time,” Patterson explained, “I had never read this script and was hooked immediately. I knew right A fantasy world erupted on Keene State College’s away that this play would captivate any audience.” main theater stage from Wednesday, March 4 through Since the play involved the use of puppets for the Saturday, March 7. Based on the book by Norton Juster, “The Phantom ent than most. Patterson and Director of puppetry Tollbooth” takes its audience on the journey of young Celine Perron wanted students auditioning to bring Milo, who receives a magical tollbooth that takes him to the Lands Beyond, a unique world of imagination. “I couldn’t think of a better way to show their true The New York Times wrote, “It has something wonderful for anybody old enough to appreciate the animal,” Patterson said, “Luckily, all that auditioned allegorical wisdom of Alice in Wonderland and the were extremely comfortable with the task and it was pointed whimsey of the Wizard of Oz.” Director of the production, Dan Patterson, was Junior at KSC, Henri Hardina-Blanchette, was cast enthusiastic about bringing a children’s show back by the department to three separate roles in the pro-
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to be a part of this.’” “I was a letharjarian, which was very relaxed and “The Phantom Tollbooth” is a unique experience meditative, a word merchant who talked a mile a minute and the demon of insincerity who is devious with its plot. and misleading,” Hardina-Blanchette noted, “Each in the production and went to opening night for suppractice to master.” Hardina-Blanchette explained that he has done when his friends asked him to come to the play. several performances with KSC’s theater department before and when he heard about this play he had to would be a good opportunity to support the arts,” try out. Peterson stated, “I would recommend the play to “I watched this cartoon and read this book con- anyone who wants to have a fun time, including those stantly as a child and I just didn’t know that it was who don’t usually like plays.” ever going to be made into a real play,” HardinaBlanchette said, “Once I found out that it was being Olivia Belanger can be contacted at brought to Keene State I thought ‘Oh my God, I need obelanger@kscequinox.com JAKE COUGHLIN / ADMINISTRATIVE EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Keene State College students perform in the play “The Phantom Tollbooth,” based on the book written by Norton Juster.
Meet Chock Full O’Notes, Keene State College’s acapella group SARAH ROONEY
Equinox Staff Despite their high demand around the area to perform at various events, many people are unaware of the talent Keene State College’s acapella group Chock Full O’Notes (CFON) has to President of CFON and senior at KSC, Katie Tordonato said the group is often asked to perform at variconcerts, sorority events and the yearly Relay for Life fundraiser. Additionally, they put on two shows a year on campus, one each semester. She said currently at 17 members, CFON is not looking for new members at this time. However, many of the current members will be graduating in May, and they will be holding auditions for next semester. Tordonato said there are no required group. A potential member
will learn everything necessary to know. Tordonato said she has enjoyed her experience in the group. She said she tried ter at KSC and didn’t make it, but tried again the following semester and has been a member ever since. She described the group as a sort of family, saying that everyone just has fun while doing something they love. “It’s very casual,” she explained, “but we do work very hard. We just love it.” The CFON Music Director, Julia Reinoehl, said she has also had a very rewarding four years in the group. As the music director, she is responsible for teaching everyone parts. The songs themselves, she said, are arranged by the people in the group. The group takes votes when choosing which songs to sing and, according to current member Eric Mealey, the songs vary from folk songs
to pop hits. Reinoehl said her experience in CFON actually inspired her to change from an elementary education major to a music education major. “I just like doing it because I like connecting with the group of people,” Reinoehl said. “Every semester is different and it’s great to see how much we’ve grown.” Interviewed members of CFON noted that the group as a whole has grown a lot over the years. Mealey explained how, in the past, alumni have come to see CFON sing and have told them that the group has never sounded so good. He said, “There’s a lot of talent, and it’s grown into a really awesome group.” year at KSC after Reinoehl mentioned CFON in a mutual class. Mealey supports anyone interested in joining. He said, “Even though you might not be
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Student film ‘Speakeasy’ turns heads and tips glasses REBECCA COSTANZO
Equinox Staff As Keene State College approaches the midway point of spring semester, students are looking forward to the home stretch of this academic year. For some this spells the end of a semester’s hard work, but for upperclassmen two semesters worth of time, energy and hard drive disc space. Professor Johanna Dery’s Production 3/4 class of 10 students has been working demic year. ments listed on the Keene State College CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
When discussing the project, the crew concentration in production and the ulti- has been reinstated by the United States congress. took pride in their ability to come together The story is a blend of drama and criminal intrigue, masking themes that deal The 10 students were able to meet back in April of 2014 before the class began to dents could say is a great undertaking. The identity, both national and individual. Co-director Nicole Albee revealed that make. The plot follows three unlikely friends the three main protagonists were written as they form an underground bar in the ators!’” co-director Joe Fusco said, “But not-so-distant future when prohibition virtue within audiences. » SPEAKEASY, B3
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Don't miss local upcoming events Events starting March 12 through March 26
Redfern Arts Center Wednesday, March 25 Main Theatre
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Putnam Theater “Wild Canaries” Friday & Saturday at 7 & 9 p.m. Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday - Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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pursuing music as a career, there’s an outlet for you to express your artistic side and to do something that is fun, coming together with a group of people who all have the same interest.”
Anyone who might be interested in taking part in this experience can contact the group via their Facebook page, which is called “Chock Full O’Notes – Keene State Acappella.” Sarah Rooney can be contacted at srooney@kscequinox.com
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Chock Full O’Notes members rehearse their acapella songs.
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Despite this initial pipe dream, it was clear the group wanted to take on a period piece that would challenge
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New horror film spooks psychologically and, when you do, you see where put up with, Wiseman gives a very dynamic between the characters and, boy, do they get their moment
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Futuristic film tackles artificial intelligence MATT BILODEAU
Equinox Staff pop stars that look like a Hot Topic exploded on tion then becomes, how much are we willing to let machines do on their own? Then you have to ask whether they should be conscious or not, a care? What logical sense does that make?
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KSC student explains zine-making process LIZ BOLDUC
I have created and distributed on campus has evolved the future as I move away from Keene this upcoming comfort to draw my thoughts as well as a fun way to greatly. After going from a few friends and myself to June. remember the good times over the past months. Final Once I graduate, my goals include continuing to My name is Liz Bolduc and I recently became you every step of the way and encourage you to keep involved with creating comics and zines in the I alone collect the submissions, organize and layout zine that I mail out to those who ask) issues, but I would working toward your goals. Don’t listen to the nerds summer of 2014. Although I have not been doing this the work and then print and assemble the numer- really like to continue to practice drawing personal who aren’t helpful. for long, the support of my friends and those I have ous copies that are then distributed on campus and met through tabling at zine fests has been so wonder- through mail. This past February, I had the opportuence of graduating college and moving away and startcontributors (including myself) who were close friends in Allston, Massachusetts. ings, poems, short stories or comics can be sumbitof mine. Friends read their essays and I read my comic to a Drawing diary-styled comics has helped me keep ted to lizbolduc1@gmail.com by April 3. This email This project was created in order to have a way of crowd of over 20 people. I met new people in the comic track and document my last year of college as well address can also be used to contact Liz directly with and zine scene and caught up with old friends. Hopequestions, suggestions, hate mail or secret crush conalso collective way. Over the past few months, the zine fully I can continue working with other zinesters in can grow from my mistakes. It has been a source of fessions.
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Univ. of Oklahoma president: Frat members ‘disgraceful’ SEAN MURPHY
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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The president of the University of Oklahoma severed the school’s ties with a national fraternity on Monday and ordered that its on-campus house be shuttered after several members took part in a racist chant caught in an online video. President David Boren said he was sickened and couldn’t eat or sleep after learning about the video Sunday afternoon. It shows several people on a bus participating in a chant that included a racial slur, referenced lynching and indicated black students would never be admitted to OU’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Boren attended a pre-dawn rally organized by students and lambasted those fraternity members as “disgraceful” and called their behavior “reprehensible.” He said the university was looking into a range of punishment, including expulsion. “This is not who we are,” Boren said at a midday news conference. “I’d be glad if they left. I might even pay the bus fare for them.” National leaders of Sigma Alpha Epsilon said late Sunday that its invesclose the local chapter. The national group said it was “embarrassed” by the “unacceptable and racist” behavior. Boren said members have until midnight Tuesday to remove their personal belongings from the fraternity house. He said the fraternity was “not so the school could consider disciplinary action against them. A link to the online video was posted by OU Unheard, a black student group on campus, after someone anonymously called it to the group’s attention Sunday afternoon, communications director Alexis Hall said Monday. “We immediately needed to share that with the OU student body,” said Hall, a junior. “For students to say they’re going to lynch an entire group of people. ... It’s disgusting.” It’s unclear who recorded the video, when it was recorded and who initially posted it online. Boren suggested it was likely taken by another student who didn’t agree with what was being chanted. The video appears to have been taken on a charter bus, with at least one of the chanting young men wearing a tuxedo. “I was shocked they were just doing it openly on the bus, like they were proud of it,” said Jared Scarborough, a junior in construction science. “From A university police cruiser was parked Monday outside the fraternity house, a sprawling two-story, sand-colored brick building on a street lined with Greek houses just west of the center of campus. The University of Oklahoma, located in the southern Oklahoma City suburb of Norman, has about 27,000 students, about 5 percent of whom are black. The Greek system is largely segregated. Ahead of a late-morning news conference, Boren said fraternity members had “violated all that we stand for.” “Effective immediately, all ties and affiliations between this University and the local SAE chapter are hereby severed. I direct that the house be closed and that members will remove their personal belongings from the house by midnight tomorrow,” he said in a statement.
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Students at the University of Oklahoma protest racist comments made by a fraternity on Monday, March 9, 2015 in Norman, Oklahoma. University President David Boren lambasted members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on Monday who participated in a racist chant caught on video, calling them disgraceful and their behavior reprehensible, and ordered that their house be vacated by midnight Tuesday.
American flag ban on college campus draws lawmakers’ rebuke JUDY LIN
AssociAted Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When a California college student council banned the display of the area in the student government denounced by the student body president and a higher student panel overturned it two days later. But fearing that anti-American sentiment could reappear at University of California, Irvine or elsewhere, GOP lawmakers and veterans on Monday proposed a constitutional amendment that would block California’s publicly funded colleges and universities “As an immigrant who came to the United States in search of freedom and democracy, I could not stand before you today as a state senator if it weren’t for the what it represents,” said Sen. Janet Nguyen, R-Garden Grove, who called for protecting the nation’s
It’s unclear how far her proposal would advance. The amendment needs a twothirds vote of the Democratic-controlled state Legislature to appear on the November 2016 ballot and so far lacked bipartisan support. The debate erupted on the Southern California campus with nearly 30,000 students when
interpreted as hate speech.” The resolution was authored by student Matthew Guevara of the university’s social ecology school. Guevara did not respond
Reza Zomorrodian, president of the Associated Students of University of California, Irvine said he understood the author’s intent but disagreed with the council’s decision. hung on a wall in a common area Zomorrodian didn’t respond of the student government suite. An anonymous note said the Monday. A higher student panel known as the executive cabinet lobby. vetoed the resolution Saturday. Six undergraduate members The cabinet called the resoof a legislative council voted lution “misguided” and said it last Thursday to ban display- didn’t represent the views of the students on campus. “It is this freedom to be able to In voting on the resolution, navigate and explore topics on a the student council noted that the wide range of issues that we see at risk if we begin to engage in a partimes of “colonialism and imperi- ticular form of regulation of free alism.” speech and its expression through It went on to say that “freedom symbols in any space associated of speech, in a space that aims to with our organization,” the cabibe as inclusive as possible, can be net stated.
Students move their furniture out of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house at the University of Oklahoma on Monday, March. 9, 2015 in Norman, Oklahoma. President David Boren of the University of Oklahoma severed the school’s ties with a national fraternity on Monday and ordered that its on-campus house be shuttered after several members took part in a racist chant caught in an online video.
Baby improving after 14 hours in overturned car in icy river BRADY MCCOMBS
AssociAted Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police man about an overturned car in an icy Utah river were stunned to discover an 18-month-old girl dangling in a car seat inside, unconscious but alive. They found the baby in the back seat and a woman dead in the front and cut the car-seat straps, freeing the blond baby who was wearing gloves. river and handed the cold child from one person to the next until she was on the shoreline and in emergency workers’ arms. Two days later, the toddler is recovering at a hospital, though authorities still don’t know exactly how she survived hanging upsidedown for nearly 14 hours in frigid temperatures with no food or water. “It’s heartbreaking. Was she crying most the night?” Spanish Fork “It’s a miracle. ... She was needed for sure elsewhere.”
Beddoes spoke to the family and on Monday recounted ordeal. Police believe the crash occurred when the child’s mother, 25-year-old Lynn Groesbeck, struck a cement barrier on a bridge and careened into the river late Friday in Spanish Fork, about 50 miles south of Salt Lake City. Groesbeck had visited her parents in Salem and was about halfway back to her home in Springville when it happened, Spanish Fork police Lt. Matt Johnson said. Investigators don’t know what caused the crash, he said. There were no skid marks or signs of mechanical failures in the midsized car. Police don’t suspect drugs or alcohol as a factor but are awaiting toxicology results. Groesbeck might have been tired or distracted, Johnson said, adding authorities weren’t ruling anything out. Even though the road that goes
on the bank and rocks. As the girl dangled inside, icy water rushed just below her head through broken car windows. The temperatures were near freezing throughout the night and through the morning. “She must have been just out of the water enough to be getting oxygen,” Beddoes said.
to the vehicle, they didn’t know how long it had been there or who was inside. After freeing the girl from the car, responders rushed her to an ambulance and performed CPR, Beddoes said. On Monday, Lily Groesbeck was in stable condition and improving, does said the girl was opening her eyes and doing well. Lynn Groesbeck was enrolled at Provo College with a goal of becoming a medical assistant, her sister Jill no one saw the wreck because the Sanderson told the Deseret News. cement barrier obstructed the view Beddoes said the family has below, Johnson said. for helping save Lily. river that morning, it could have “Knowing that she was trapped been several more hours before the in there 14 hours, the cold water car was found, he said. running through car, just blows me The overturned car was perched away,” Beddoes said.
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Boston Marathon bombing trial continues
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In this April 15, 2013, file photo, Emergency Medical Services EMT Paul Mitchell, left, Carlos Arredondo, center, and Devin Wang, rear, push Jeff Bauman in a wheelchair after he was injured in one of two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Boston.
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AssociAted Press BOSTON (AP) — A woman testifying from a wheelchair Monday in the Boston Marathon bombing trial recalled shielding her husband from the sight of his mangled leg, being pushed to the ground by a bystander frantically trying to extinguish the flames on her body and coming to grips with becoming a double amputee. Jessica Kensky said she and her husband, Patrick Downes, each lost a left leg in the surgeries and consultations with doctors around the country, she came to the painful conclusion that her right leg would have to
be amputated, too, she said. "I did not want to become a bilateral amputee," Kensky said. "I wanted to paint my toenails, I wanted to put my feet in the sand, and I wanted to do all these things. To lose the second leg was a gut-wrenching, devastating decision." Kensky's account came during the third day of testimony in the federal death penalty trial of bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, whose own lawyers have acknowledged his involvement but insist he was influenced by his older brother, Tamerlan, who was killed during a getaway attempt days after the bombings. Jurors also watched a timeline video compiled by the FBI using surveillance video
from stores and restaurants near the marathon finish line. The video, which shows both brothers' movements around the time of the bombings, focuses on Dzhokhar and shows him carrying a backpack up until he gets to the front of the Forum restaurant, when he is shown dropping the bag from his shoulder. One frame then shows the backpack at his feet. The backpack is in a crowd of people and just feet from children standing on a
that direction and instead begins to walk in the other direction. Seconds later, the second bomb explodes, and Tsarnaev, who prosecutors say detonated the second bomb, is seen running with a crowd of people who also are running. People are also shown jumping over metal barriers as smoke wafts over the scene. Prosecutors showed jurors tweets from what they identified as two accounts of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. "If you have the knowledge and the inspiRichard, who was killed, and his younger ration all that's left is to take action," he sister, Jane, who lost a leg in the blast. As the first bomb explodes, the video the bombings. shows everyone in the crowd turning "I want the highest levels of Jannah," he toward the blast. Tsarnaev does not look in tweeted March 10, referring to the Islamic
Mushers embark on new route across Alaska as Iditarod begins MARK THIESSEN
AssociAted Press FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Iditarod mushers began their 1,000-mile trek across Alaska along a new route Monday after poor trail conditions forced organizers to push the race's start north, bypassing a mountain range. Canadian rookie Rob Cooke, who hails
concept of paradise. "I want to be able to see allah every single day for that is the best of pleasures." In January, three months before the bombings, he tweeted: "I don't argue with folks who say islam is terrorism it's not worth a thing, let an idiot remain an idiot." Prosecutors say the Tsarnaevs carried out the bombing to retaliate against the U.S. for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. During opening statements, a prosecutor cited a hand-scrawled note Dzhokhar Tsarnaev left on the walls of the boat he was captured hiding in and said he believed "he was a solider in a holy war against Americans" and had "taken a step toward reaching paradise."
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musher to leave Fairbanks as fans looked on from the starting gate and along the expressway. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race usually kicks
worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
route around the Alaska Range and an area that left many mushers bruised and bloodied last year. This is only the second time Fairbanks has wind-whipped western coast. The route change eliminates mountainous terrain and a treacherous gorge. But the race now will be run on about 600 miles of river ice, and that can create a whole new set of obstacles. Some mushers have hinted the new path recently won an all-river ice sled dog race in southwest Alaska. Kaiser disputed that Monday. "I don't see it as an advantage or disadvantage for me or anyone else, really," he said as he took a break from packing his sled before the race started. "It's just another trail through the state, and it's still a thousand miles, and it's still through some rugged country," Kaiser said. Lance Mackey is running the race with a young dog team and is handling the changes in stride. The four-time champion said the fact that most of the thousand or so dogs participating in the race have never seen this part of Alaska is "kind of cool." "Not a dog in this yard has been on this trail or this race," Mackey said. "Everybody's on the same
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Norwegian musher Thomas Waerner and his team head down Anchorage's 4th Avenue during the .ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Anchorage, Alaska.
for poor conditions south of the Alaska Range, especially in the area of the Dalzell Gorge, considered the roughest patch for mushers and dogs. This is where many mushers were injured in The new route reduces the number of check- tions there are worse. points in the early part of the race, but it adds Four-time champion Martin Buser said the stops at villages that have never been part of the lack of snow in the greater Anchorage area made Iditarod — like tiny Huslia, an Athabascan vil- for a challenging training season. Buser said he intends to slow his start this Alaska's fairly warm and snowless winter was year after setting a blistering pace in the early caused by the same weather pattern that repeat- part of last year's race and then fading back. edly dumped snow on the East Coast. It has made
said. Unlike the festive ceremonial start, which is designed to let fans interact with mushers, the staggered start in Fairbanks is all business for participants. Racers leave the starting chute in two-minute intervals. The first musher to reach the finish than what defending champion Dallas Seavey received last year because of an increased purse.
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Senior Christa Demovellan powers down the field in a game last spring.
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DeMovellan said.
“Some advice that our coach, [Katie Arsenault], gives to us is to always stay in the game mentally, remain patient, and always hustle one-hundred-and-twenty percent. We work very diligently during practices on staying focused and disciplined. She always tells us to keep our heads in the game and that there is always someone next
its lacrosse seasons with a loss. This was a drawback for this season already. “Keene has never started a season not winning, so I think it was a shock for us all. But every game
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of the season with a score of 12-9. “We are trying as hard as we can, if we are giving it our all, everything
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Men’s basketball player Nate Howard (left) battles Rhode Island College player (right) in the LEC championship game.
to the NCAA tournament. However, the Owls fell short players’ overall teamwork as the deciding factor in the ( Cont. from B10) postseason. “We played together throughout the tournament,” buzzer rang. Wright said. Wright also said that he and his team were Wright said his will to win was what drove him to driven to prove doubters wrong. “Nobody believed in overcome his injury. us that we could actually win the LEC. The only people “One thing about me: I like winning. I wanted to see that believed in us was us. We wanted to prove a point,” the guys win,” Wright said. Wright said. Wright did, indeed, see his team win. Despite his
tremendous.” While the loss was disappointing, Coach Colbert
munity. “It was so great for the community,” Colbert said. “We had local community members down there [Williman tic, Conn.], we had campus community members, stu dents, down there cheering us on. So to be able to share
will be looking to defend their title as the best in the LECs. Jacob Barrett can be contacted at jbarrett@kscequinox.com
Keene State College athletic team records Men’s Basketball Overall.
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Kait Wheeler, Lauren Markoe, Katelyn Terry and Allison Brady
4x 800 relay
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Tufts
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New England College for nine years. In response to the overall focus this year, Hennessey said the team’s goal is to play the game with “grit and grace.” She explained, “The grace part of our focus comes into play when we face adversity . . . We are choosing to be positive and to play well in spite of everything that could "not go our way.’" From the player’s perspective, Bracken said, “The main focus is always an LEC championship, as well as a great overall record.” Along with that, she said she wants the team to make it to the NCAA Tournament, which would be three out of the four years she has made it there in her college career. Along with this point, Boynton said the overall focus is to get back on top of the conference and to stay there. number one spot again.” Hennessey said the former coach, Charlie Beach, is a long-time friend of his, so their game plans and practices are similar because they have adopted similar coaching styles. Although, Hennessey also stated, “The beauty of the game of softball is that you need to embrace the same fundamental skills, year in and year out . . . What teaching of those skills. You have to be able to throw, catch, hit, run, pitch, bunt, and be mentally in the game in order to be successful. How we practice those skills well moving in our new direction.” With a new coach this year, Bracken said, “Carrah is year. She is just as eager as us to win games and succeed this season.” Bracken explained that the new coach, Carrah Fisk Hennessey, stresses the importance of chemistry, but Bracken said the team this year makes that easier for Hennessey to accomplish. Another aspect that is refreshing with this new coach, Boynton explained, “We always know what’s happening next. She has everything written out, so we have all of our workouts planned.” Boynton also described the coach as “awesome, amazing and organized.” She also said that this year feels more positive than last year. Commitment and “buy-in” are huge components of a program, and Bracken said, “Everyone on the team has been really focused and dedicated to softball since we started.” She explained that pitchers have gotten better, which in turn helps the hitters because they practice throwing live to the hitters. She also stated another positive, “We ent aspects of the game both physically and mentally.”
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In addition, Hennessey said that the dedication and commitment of the team has met the standards that she had left for the team, which, “Couldn’t possibly [have] made me happier.” Another aspect of commitment munity service as a team, like we chaperoned a middle knit, so doing these types of activities will only help the team’s chemistry.
Each year comes with changes in the team dynamic in some way, Bracken explained, “We have gained and lost some players from the end of last season until the start of this season which has been the biggest change for all of us, good and bad. We have a lot more competition for starting positions given the talent brought in this year, which I think is great. Our goals as a team have remained the same and that is to stick by one another and take home another championship.” To add to this point, with the addition of the seven
have work really hard to keep their position because they’re really good.” According to Bracken, the team leaves for Florida on March 14 for a week and a half where they will play 12 games total. She explained, “Two of those games are against top ranked teams in the United States, which we are excited about.”
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see what it is like and how it improves my game.” In the fall 2014 season the team went two and two for the semester, beating Wesleyan University twice out of their two matches. The two losses came from Franklin Pierce University. With the new semester comes new faces to the team and returners are welcoming the new players with open arms. With the amount of players that are studying abroad this semester, the team is starting the rebuilding process with recruitment. Senior Stephanie Durvin said she is excited about the new players coming on to the team. She continued, “We are open to every woman who is interested and we as a team are always ecstatic for new players to join, no matter who they are. The stereotype that
season due to a large portion of our team studying abroad this semester. This season we are focusing on adjusting to a newer style of play (Sevens) and recruiting new members to the club.” The Sevens style of play that the Owls are adjusting to keeps the game going quicker and involves a lot less players. Usually in a rugby match they would run 15s, which means 15 players per side. With the amount of players gone this semester, the best option for the Owls would be to run with Sevens. Futtner said that she is most excited to see how the team plays with the new style. “Since our numbers are lower this semester, we are going to more Sevens tournaments rather than games of Fifteens. Sevens is a faster game and I’m really excited to start this spring.”
She continued “Many people have this assumption that in order to play rugby you have to be a certain kind of girl and I believe that is what keeps many women from playing . . . The class of 2016 accounts for around two thirds of our team. We need “One of the greatest things about rugby is that there really is a position for every type of person out on the pitch. It’s just a matter Futtner said she wants to get the name of the women’s rugby club across campus and is encouraging anyone that wants to give it a shot to go for it. “Please consider joining our club! There is no experience necessary to play and it’s a great way to learn a new sport as well as meet more people on campus,” she said.
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want to beat their older sibling?” Competitiveness aside, both Shannon and Ryan said they enjoy being able to cheer each other on in their respective sports. “Being able to go to her games is fun,” Ryan said. “Lacrosse is in the spring, soccer is in the fall. So it’s nice to go, it’s fun to go watch.” Shannon also mentioned how much she enjoys supporting Ryan and her other siblings. “I’m always at his games,” Shannon said. “When I played soccer this year they were all there.” The transition to college athletics, or college in general, can be a tough one. Shannon and Ryan said they each got some useful advice from their older siblings on how to be prepared for the move from high school to college. Shannon mentioned how her older brothers told her that stepping up her work ethic would contribute to her success at the college level.
game, as college lacrosse is much faster than high school lacrosse. “I was able to watch him play before I came here. I kind of picked up some things, then he helped me a lot, obviously,” Ryan said, in regards to learning from his older brother Ian. Ian also said how he tried to tell his younger siblings that a sport will take up a lot of time, so they should make sure that they give it their all. When each of the Hart siblings were asked a question about why they pursued a college athletic career, Ryan, Shannon and Ian all answered very similarly. However, Ian put it best. “When you love a sport, like I do lacrosse, you want to keep playing as long as you can,” Ian said. “And when you have that competitive nature, you’re always looking to push yourself to that next level.”
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KSC men’s basketball wins LEC title, loses at NCAAs JACOB BARRETT
Equinox STaff The Owls pulled out a longawaited win on a big stage on Feb. 28. The Keene State College men’s basketball team showed they were the champions of the Little East Conference [LEC] with an 18-point win against Rhode Island College
since 2004. Coach Rob Colbert expressed how pleased he was with his team’s play during the championship game. “We played great. [I’m] so proud of our kids,” Colbert said. Colbert, who has been with the Owls since the 1999-00 season, was on the sidelines when KSC captured its last title. “I’ve been there. I’m always excited when you get a chance to do that with kids who haven’t been there,” Colbert said None of Colbert’s players had managed to capture the elusive title before Feb. 28.
champion. "I don’t think there was a doubt in anyone’s mind,” senior Tom Doyle said. Both teams the Owls faced in the postseason, Eastern Connecticut State University and Rhode Island College, swept KSC in the regular season, with the Owls losing twice to each team. Nonetheless, the Owls did not falter at the challenge. “Yeah we lost to them twice, but I just felt like everything was positive. Everybody just knew what they had to do to win the game. We listened to the coaches and pulled it out to an eighteen-point victory,” Doyle said. The Owls won when it counted the most. One player in particular made a huge impact during the championship game. Dizel Wright dislocated his shoulder early in the championship game, but came back in the second half and put 18 points on
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Women’s lacrosse starts season working as one MARY CURTIN
Equinox STaff The year 2014 was a powerhouse season for Keene State College’s Women’s Lacrosse team. in the LEC Championship game last season. However, the team is looking to get back there again this season. “We are working on rebuilding with a strong, young team and getting back to the LEC Championship again this season,” second-year defenseman Amanda Makar said. With a young team and a total of nine members of the squad being with the entire team. team. We lost a bunch of starting seniors from the previous graduating such a new group of girls,” KSC Senior Christa DeMovellan said. The team that looks like it will give the Owls the biggest run for their money will be PSU. University of Southern Maine is also an in-conference rival for KSC. Coach Katie Arsenault gives her team some advice during the long season.
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Women’s rugby starts recruiting CONNOR SMITH
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Ryan Hart is a senior lacrosse player and his younger sister Shannon is a first-year on the women’s soccer team. ED MESSER
Equinox STaff Playing a sport in college can be a unique and challenging experience, but when you have a sibling there with you and another that’s been there before, the challenge becomes much easier to manage. Ryan and Shannon Hart are two of nine children from the Hart family and are both currently attending Keene State College. Ryan are naturally competitive, according to Ryan.
“My dad was a good lacrosse player,” Ryan ball and tennis. She was a really good, top-ten tennis player her senior year in college,” he said. Ryan is a senior and plays for the Owls’ men’s lacrosse team. His sister Shannon, a
sports,” Shannon said. The oldest of the Hart siblings, Ian, gradu-
of the men’s lacrosse team. “Getting to play two years at Keene with my brother Ryan is something I cherish because not many people get to do that,” Ian said. Ian also commented on the competitive team. nature between siblings, “When you’re the Shannon said the competitive nature in oldest, you never want to lose to your younger their family starts at a young age. siblings, even if it’s just a game of knockout or “I’m in a dance class right now, and they all whatever. And what younger sibling doesn’t started out with dance. We all started out with
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Softball season strikes excitement JEFF LUNN
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Starting Daylight Saving Time means spring is right around the corner and spring sports are out in full force, with the women’s club rugby team on the bandwagon get-
After a Little East Conference Championship last year, the Keene State College softball team is looking to make strides this year in the same direction. KSC senior Sara Bracken said
season. First-year club member Katelyn Conlon said that the team has been in the gym doing their best to prepare for the season. “In order to get ready for this season, we have been meeting at the gym for practices. We run laps together
upcoming season has in store. She further stated, “I’m also excited to see who will be good in our conference.” Another KSC Senior Rachel Boynton, said she can’t wait to see the improvement of the returners and how the newcomers adapt to the team. In addition to that, Bracken explained, “This upcoming season is looking very positive and promising. We are all very eager to get outside play, especially in Florida. We are a big target this year after winning LECs last season and that just makes us want to work ten times harder.” The new KSC Softball Head Coach Carrah Fisk Hennessey said, “We have built an incredibly strong paign and are looking forward to the opportunity to, ‘Earn the right to be
between, and then we throw the ball around.” The transition from the fall season to the spring season is tedious and with the numbers getting lower it makes it Conlon, “Moving from the fall season has been a somewhat our seasoned vets are studying abroad this semester so people have been doing their best to step up and help keep the team motivated in their absence.” Junior on the team, Lauren Futtner added, “We are adjusting to lower numbers this
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Hennessey said she used to be the KSC Softball Assistant Coach last spring, and was the Head Softball -
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