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President Huot speaks about coaching investigations DAVID WALSH
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In an exclusive interview with The Equinox, Keene State College President Anne Huot responded to questions surrounding the suspension and non-renewal of Athletic Department personnel including Pete Thomas (cross country and
ongoing investigation of Eugene “Gino” Vallante. Huot explained her stance on the investigations. “You have a right when you come to KSC to a supportive, respect-
ful environment that you can live and learn in, always. What I try to think about in my role as a steward of that environment, [is] what is the mission of the college, what are our values, [and] what do you have the right to? When allegations come to my attention, my own personal value system, as well as my obligation to [KSC students], is to look into things and act appropriately,” Huot stated. As the fall semester began, Huot acknowledged that the Vallante investigation, “probably is not going to conclude for another three or four weeks.” With many still-unanswered
“Our coaches are, by and large, very concerned with your welfare, and I think, by and large, they do a great job.”
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questions regarding accusations and consequences surrounding Vallante, Huot stated, “We are still investigating the Vallante case.” When asked about the reason why Thomas is on a paid administrative leave Huot said, “I cannot talk about an active-investigation
and I cannot give you any details about any personnel matter at the college because our employees have a right to privacy in that matter.” Huot continued, “I will say that it is standard protocol for employees to go on leave when we are doing an investigation. It’s in their
best interest, it’s in the investigaHuot responded when asked tion’s best interest, because we if Thomas is allowed contact with want to be fair and we want a fair students while on leave, stating, and unfettered review.” “There are parameters around being on leave so that the investigation Thomas’s investigation is ongoing. can happen in a free and unfetAccording to President Huot, tered environment. That is as much Thomas met with Director of Ath- in the interest of Coach Thomas as letics John Ratliff, Director of it is for any of our schools.” Human Resources Kim Harkness and Vice President for Student fessor Emeritus Beach has not had Affairs and Enrollment Manage- his “annual agreement” renewed. ment Kemal Atkins. “Coach Beach retired from our The meeting took place the day faculty a number of years ago. He Thomas took his leave. has been on an annual agreement Huot stated Thomas’s leave had, with the college to coach the soft“nothing to do with whether or not ball team. We opted not to renew he is a winning coach.” that agreement,” Huot stated.
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Remembering a KSC student
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DAVID WALSH
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Returning students at Keene State College may notice that entering a building is a bit different than previous years. Campus Safety has been working on a new access-control system for more than
Vice President for Student Affairs Kemal Atkins stated in a July 10, 2014 announcement that KSC student Molly McNeil Dowd had died in a swimming accident. Dowd, 24, was an education major at KSC. Dowd commuted to Keene State from her home in Brattleboro, Verm. KSC sophomore Jessica Boushie, met Dowd in an astronomy class they both attended. Boushie remembered Dowd as an outgoing and adventurous person. thing. She was really big on adventures,” Boushie said. Boushie recalled, “We went to a concert performance at the end of the Spring semester. While we were waiting we stopped and went on hike to collect rocks.” Dowd was naturally curious, according to Boushie. “Sometimes we would stay after with our astronomy professor. She was really into it, she would always ask questions,” Boushie said. Boushie also stated that Dowd aspired to open an outdoor learning center. Boushie explained, “It was not going to be a big school. It was going to be a place for children to learn about the outdoors.” According to Boushie, Dowd was an avid gardener. Boushie stated, “There was an elderly center she would garden at.” Dowd worked in Brattleboro, Verm. as the Garden Coordinator at the Green Street School, a kindergarten through sixth grade school. The accident occurred
technology to the test. Instead of a swipe to gain access to the building, a quick little tap is all it takes. Though it may look like a small change, there is a lot more than meets the eye. According to Director of Campus Safety Amanda Guthorn, the new system idea was introduced in 2009 by a group of KSC faculty as a one-card proposal. Instead of having multiple cards for different purposes, the system was compacted into one card. Students were now able to use their card everywhere on campus; from a last-minute buy at the bookstore, to a favorite afternoon sizzler. “We needed a bigger platform,” Guthorn said, “We needed a system that could do more.” Guthorn said she was one introduce the idea of the one-card system. The new card system uses chip technology which increases security throughout campus. When the old card was swiped, the magnetic strip read a simple yes or no for access to a building. According to Guthorn, a chip inside the card sends a message to the receiver which feeds back more information than the previous system. With just one tap, a signal is sent to Campus Safety that tells who you
Bob Audette of the Brattleboro Reformer.
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Gov. Hassan signs students’ genocide bill ALEXA ONDREICKA
Copy Editor New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan was on Keene State College campus Wednesday, Sept. 3, to sign House Bill 1444, which recognized April as Genocide Awareness Month in the state of New Hampshire. Hassan was joined by several Holocaust survivors, students, faculty and N.H. state representatives
to usher in this historical moment for both KSC and the state of New Hampshire; which is now the fourth state in the nation to implement the bill. Hassan thanked many of those in attendance for their support on the bill and recognized KSC for its achievements in Holocaust and Genocide studies. As the daughter of a World War II veteran herself, Hassan spoke with steady composure while
highlighting how far society has come in the past decades and the direct impact it has held on her own family’s life. With the subject of unfair discrimination in the air, Hassan opened up to share the story of her twenty-six-year-old son, Ben, who has very severe physical disabilities. She noted that although her son may appear to be different on the outside, he understands everything
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going on around him. “But it would have been easy,” Hassan said, “and it used to be easy, for people to assume that Ben was somehow less than human, because he couldn’t speak. To assume that he had no mental capacity, because he didn’t physically appear like everybody else.” “Two generations ago or so, Ben would have been placed in an insti-
KSC hosts local candidates forum JESSE REYNOLDS
Equinox Staff The Keene State College Debate Club hosted a public forum with candidates for the District 2 Cheshire County Commissioner on Sept. 4, in the Lloyd P. Young Student Center. The forum gave a small crowd of students and the public a chance to learn what the responsibilities of the county commissioner are, as
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well as each of the candidates’ specific goals if elected. Charles F. Weed, Terry M. Clark and Phillip Dale Pregent were the three candidates that were in attendance; Christopher C. Coates was unable to make it. Weed began the forum by explaining the county commissioner’s responsibilities to create a budget for the county and to oversee county departments and buildings such as the Cheshire County Court-
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Week of: Sept. 1 Monday, Sept. 1 10:30 a.m. Madison Lot: Student reported she was threatened by a person with a knife. 7:56 p.m. Carle Hall: Resident reported he was being threatened and followed by his ex-roomate Tuesday, Sept. 2 2:53 p.m. Monadnock Hall: Reported simple assault. Student wished to speak with officer. Wednesday, Sept. 3 8:17 p.m. Student Center Parking Lot: Male driver and female passenger in a vehicle looking in windows with binoculars. Vehicle left area.
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Market Basket stores are returning to normal after Arthur T. Demoulas regained his seat as CEO of the supermarket chain after Market Basket employees protested his termination four months ago. Demoulas struck a $1.5 billion deal on Aug. 27. Signs in the window read, “Welcome Home,” and “Welcome back!! Thank you for your support.”
Operations start back up after Arthur T. Demoulas regains control SAMUEL DOUGLASS
9:37 p.m. Holloway Hall: Alarm in building. Officer reported water in sprinkler room. 11:10 p.m. Butler Ct.: Subject speeding down Butler Ct. When told to slow down he speed up. When stopped he refused to provide identification.
eager and excited staff. Keene State College student and Market Basket employee, Jessica Jortberg, expressed The now rejuvenated atmosphere of her relief after her stressful experience with Market Basket welcomes back customers the protest. with full shelves and high-spirits. “I was laid-off as a part-timer and I relied Restocked-produce hit the shelves early on my job. As a current student it was imporThursday Sept. 4 and Market Basket employ- tant that I was making some money,” Jortberg ees of Swanzey, N.H. faced no shortage of said. customers. of Market Basket, recalled her participation in grocery store they were welcomed by an the protest,“I would stand outside with other
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Thursday, Sept. 4 11:27 p.m. Carle Hall: Intoxicated male, semi-responsive. Friday, Sept. 5 11:24 a.m. Randall Hall: Male subject filming other students in hallway. 1:43 p.m. Fiske Annex: Report of people on roof of Fizke Annex. 1:51 p.m. Sidewalk(s): Intoxicated male. 9:19 p.m. Fiske Annex: Report of people on roof of Fiske Annex. Saturday, Sept.6 11:51 p.m. Sidewalk(s): Student called to report a possible broken toe. 3:51 p.m. Randall Hall: Dispatcher observed three male subjects be let into Randall Hall 3:55 p.m. Monadnock Hall: Keene Fire Department en route to Monadnock Hall for fire alarm activation. Sunday, Sept. 7 12:21 a.m. Butler Ct.: Officers responded to a fight on Butler Ct. Two people transported by ambulance for minor injuries. 12:31 a.m. Randall Hall: Students found in possession of drug paraphernalia
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biggest issue facing the commission. One of the potential plans for the home (Cont. from A1) is to build a small campus of homes for the elderly in Keene, which Clark said he believed house, the Cheshire County Correctional it could have a positive impact on KSC. Facility and the Maplewood Nursing Home. “We have a new nursing program here at After each candidate gave a brief introduc- the college that could probably get a lot of tion, conversation quickly shifted to plans to internships [at Maplewood],” Clark said. relocate the Maplewood Nursing Home, the Clark said if Maplewood were to move to
employees of my store holding signs asking for customers support, everyone would beep and cheer for the crowd protesting.” The entire atmosphere surrounding Market Basket in the early weeks of September has been nothing short of appreciative. The storefront displayed large red lettering that read “Thank you for your support.” Accompanied by the large letters was a picture of reestablished CEO Arthur T. Demoulas. Demoulas has made quite the ripple in the media realm recently, starting with his
ousting from his CEO position early in June. The publicity created by many upset-employees ended with the $1.5 billion deal that put Demoulas in complete ownership of the grocery chain. KSC student Chealsea Levesque is also returning to work at Market Basket. Levesque stated, “I can really tell the difference in the work environment, everyone seems happy to have Arthur back in charge.”
Keene from its current Westmoreland location, a payment in lieu of taxes would need to be arranged because it would not pay a property tax. Clark explained that Keene is also the focal point of the county and bears the burden of providing most of the social services already. Weed, who is a member of the Maplewood Task Force which is trying to relocate the lege down the road. Weed said that if enrollment in the homes drops they could sell the buildings to the college to use as dormitories. According to the Maplewood Task Force minutes, the task force wants to build a campus of homes rather than one large building. Weed and Clark both said the presence of young adults is extremely uplifting to the elderly and urged students to volunteer at a local nursing home. Creating more revenue for the county was another important topic of the night and each candidate had a different solution to the lack of revenue created by Cheshire County. The candidates expressed that as of now the main source of revenue for the county comes from property taxes, which isn’t enough. Clark proposed that Cheshire County should house one of the four medical-marijuana dispensaries set to be built in N.H. under the Medical Marijuana bill passed in the Fall of 2013. “There’s a lot of money in that,” Clark said, “You know, the state of New Hampshire has been making money on booze and cigarettes for years—lottery, gambling, all that sort of stuff; why not do that. We could actually have a source of revenue that could supplement or maybe even surpass what we need from property taxes.” “It doesn’t make sense not to make it possible; legalize it, and I hope we will take advantage of it,” Weed said after agreeing with Clark’s proposal. Weed and Pregent both talked about the
need to create new taxes in order to be able to provide quality services to the county. Weed expressed his frustration with the Democratic and Republican parties at the
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EOC gets funding for rafting trip DAVID WALSH
nEwS Editor The Keene State College Student Assembly met on Tuesday, Sept. 9 for the second meeting of the year. The only club to request money was the Environmental Outing Club. A representative from the club was present to request funding for an upcoming whitein Charlestown, Mass. The Environmental Outing Club asked for $650.00 to offset the cost of rafting with Zoar Outdoor, which will cost
a total of $1,232.00. The Student Assembly recommended to provide $500.00 to the club citing a recent budget increase for the Environmental Outing Club. The assembly unanimously approved allocating $500.00 to the club from the Contingency Account. The club plans to take 12 members rafting, and each meber is expected to contribute $33.00. The Elections Committee reported petitions for assembly positions are due Sept. 17. David Walsh can be contacted at dwalsh@keene-equinox.com
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the decision to not renew Beach’s coaching agreement. “He was informed that his agreement was not going to be renewed by the Director of Human Resources and my chief of staff,” Huot said. “He was given the reasons why his agreement was not being renewed,” Huot stated. President Huot could not provide the details surrounding Beach’s non-renewal because she cannot disclose personnel matter. President Huot continued
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government responsibilities. “We have the try,” Weed said, “We are about forty-third in terms of tax effort. We can pay taxes, but there’s nobody who is willing to bring it up at the state level and that’s one of the reasons I wanted to come back to where I trust the people at a county level.” ing upon Governor Maggie Hassan’s current campaign in which Hassan said she will veto any tax no matter what it is. “She won’t even consider a graduated tax, or an income tax, or a sales tax whatever it may be, and I would like to see those considered,” Pregent said. He continued, “As a county commissioner, we may be able to lobby the delegation, which are all the members from the county to do this and to see if we could get something built or at least started.” If Gov. Hassan is re-elected, Pregent noted that Hassan would veto the proposal but at least it would put the idea in motion. Pregent said that if elected he wants an open-door policy between the commission and local newspapers to have coverage on the commission board’s meetings, same as the coverage of city council meetings now. “We need transparency, and the public being able to have some input into the county commissioners job,” Pregent said . “This is really fun to be in a campaign with people that are positive. Whoever wins this, whether it be Terry, Dale, or Chris; they’re going to be good for the city of Keene,” Weed said.
to speak to the professionalism of the Athletic Department. Huot said, “We have a great athletic program—an absolutely terrific athletic program. I am a huge Owl fan. I get myself out to as many games, meets, competitions as I can.” Huot continued, “I don’t want you to draw a line between particular investigations and whether or not we have a good athletic program. Our coaches are, by and large, very concerned with your [KSC students] welfare, and I think, by and large, they do a great job.“ “As I have come to know
Jesse Reynolds can be contacted at jreynolds@keene-equinox.com our campus and come to think about how it is that I provide stewardship for the myriad of things that fall under my portfolio, I have focused intensely on you [KSC students] and your experience. That includes your education, your personal development and the environment that you live, learn and compete in,” Huot said.
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As Market Basket slowly re-adjusts back into regular schedule it is important to keep in mind the dedication of employees which fought to make this happen. Maggie Glazzard, a Swanzey resident, Tewksbury, Mass. “It was a long and hot day but it was worth
During the weeks of protest Market Basket customers were forced to shop elsewhere. The large movement of customers grocery chains. Of these competitor chains Hannaford’s saw a particular increase, employee, Steve Doherty, who commented about the weeks of protest. Doherty stated, “I work in the janitorial department at Hannafords—during the time of [the] Market Basket strike it was all out mayhem. Our managers had to hire 20-30 new employees, most of which were “They hired deli, bakery, produce, and front staff but failed to bring in additional maintenance which made my job a lot harder trying to maintain cleanliness with Doherty. Market Basket employees are happily attending work again. The actions of Market Basket employees as a whole is something that has rarely been seen by an non-unionized labor force and distinguishes itself apart from various other labor protests. Samuel Douglass can be contacted at sdouglass@keene-equinox.com
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The Swanzey Market Basket was adorned with signs thanking customers for their support. The supermarket has returned to full operation following the summer employee protests.
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tution. But because of the work of families that came before my family and advocates that stood with him, Ben went off to school when he was where he made friends and he had a But how did all of this relate to a genocide awareness month, Hassan asked? “It has to do with the fact that Americans stand for recognizing the common humanity in each and every one of us. We stand for the concept in each generation, we will include people who have previously been marginalized and we will and genocides from happening in tative and you have an idea for a bill, you go to them and they draft bring them into the heart and soul ALEXA ONDREICKA/COPY EDITOR of our democracy and our comPictured above Governor Hassan poses for a photo with Keene munities, and when we do that, State College students and faculty after signing HB 1444, making everybody thrives; our economy April Genocide Awareness Month in New Hampshire. gets stronger, our democracy gets The bill, which was signed in the campus’ Cohen Center for Holosupporter in the passing of this bill, caust and Genocide Studies, was to recognize the bill, recalling sto- brought to the senate in the beginries from her youth told by her own father, also a World War II veteran. dents, juniors and Holocaust and “I remember hearing it as a young child and I remember turning to Marren and Charlotte Meyers. Meyers described how she and him one day and saying, ‘How can people treat each other that way? I Marren got started on the projjust don’t understand.’ He looked at me and he said, ‘You’re right, I don’t their freshmen year. “We were both know. But that’s the responsibility freshmen in Dr. Waller’s entrythat we have as we come to work level genocide course and he kind every day of our life for the rest of of snowballed ideas at the end of our life—to make sure that never the semester about what we could do to impact genocide in our own daily lives. So, we talked with each speakers in their admiration for the other and took it upon ourselves to change that has occurred through- arrange a meeting with him the folout the past century and the surreal- lowing fall, and he was overjoyed; ism this bill holds. This led Marren and Meyers to “It has been a progression and it’s pretty incredible that we are here today to sign a bill that we’ll sor and N.H. State Representative remember, and to teach the state of Cynthia Chase, who had already New Hampshire and focus on the begun to make moves in a similar month of April when we will all direction. Chase described the journey as come together, and we will work hard and we will look at what’s hap- a team effort, saying, “There’s an pening today, and possibly we can prevent these kinds of holocausts State House—if you’re a represen-
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it. They sit down and talk to you; you tell them what you wanted, I told them how I thought it should Chase continued, “These kids were able to go before the Senate then to the Senate, and then to the “We know we want to make a difof a way to put our foot in the door. This is what it feels like to actually Hassan almost directly spoke to Meyers and Marren as she concluded, “So, to our students who had the foresight to help craft this bill and decide that it should become law in the state of N.H.— you are part of that new commitment of Americans. To stand up for each other, to stand up with each other, and to always stand up for the concept that we all count, and that we are all a part of a much greater poll. And that’s what being human Alexa Ondreicka can be contacted at aondreicka@keene-equinox.com
are, what dorm you live in and if you are allowed access to the building. Changing an access control system takes many years to complete.
product, the system must be tested. Guthorn assured that small groups of faculty were chosen to test the system; they received new ID cards to access their buildings as well as food. This process was called the pilot program. Whatever didn’t work during the test, Campus Safety and CBORD would work together to
“The Access Control System is a work in progress; it is always improving to increase stability at Keene State College.”
for the proposal. The board members must “The Access Control System send in their outline of the new is a work in progress; it is always system then proceed to wait for improving to increase stability AMANDA GUTHORN a company willing to create their DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS design. said. SAFETY Laura Seraichick, the Chief She said she believes it is important for students to “take the new ACS is sourced from CBORD, a provider of campus the new system. If people “do not makes gaining access to a buildsecurity solutions. ing easier, as it can be detected Seraichick said the new through tough material such as a New ideas are abundant wallet or pocket. $800,000. now that our technology has Other students think differAfter the program had been improved. ently about the new system. “I reviewed, work began to install Some ideas include being able the system. to use the Owl Card downtown as well as tapping the card for said, “I don’t have to stand there residence halls. attendance, instead of the usual Campus Safety had to pro- roll-call. Sherman said she believes duce a way in which students Seraichick oversees all tech- that the swipe read the card could get in and out of the build- nology throughout campus and much faster than the tap. ings. said she believes students “see New improvements in the system include the ability to conthe old system but is concerned trol the alarms, such as turning The new card system also with the cost of the new ACS. them on and off when needed. allows students to check the card “I understand that safety is This aspect of the new system balance. came in handy on move-in day; The students may not realize I believe there are important Campus Safety was able to shut how much has actually changed, the alarms off, making the move but what they do notice is the - change in price of a replacement ing to incoming freshmen. ID. Once everyone was settled Due to the new chip soft- on the new ACS, but as Amanda in, the doors were locked and ware, the ID card replacement Guthorn said, Campus Safety has armed. increased twenty dollars as com- worked long and hard to produce Phase two involves install- pared to the old replacement a new and improved system that ing the ACS in the academic will gain more capability as well and administrative buildings. In Some students don’t mind the as stability, for both students and order to enter an academic build- new cards. faculty. ing after hours, a student must Paul Mazzola is entering his As a work in progress, the complete a form to submit to - new Access Control System can Campus Safety. dential Assistant in Randall Hall. This rule still applies with the safer community for all. new system, however students Mazzola said, “I don’t even have are not limited to how many MacKenzie Clarke can be contacted after-hours they use. The new chip technology at mclarke@keene-equinox.com
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EDITORIAL
Why?
Around the start of the semester two contributing members of the Keene State ColThese two people are Pete Thomas, men and women’s cross country coach and Charlie Beach, softball coach. Thomas was given administrative leave with pay while Beach’s annual contract was not renewed. You’re probably asking yourself, “Why?” And so are we. The administration has chosen not only to prevent these coaches from returning but also to prevent the students from receiving even a general answer as to why. It is unlikely that these two coaches were suspended or released because of their inability to produce winning sports teams, which only makes the choice to relieve them of their positions more curious. Thomas, an alumnus from the Class of 1977, has produced countless All-Americans and Little East Conference (LEC) Championships. Several of his players were awarded
his women athletes to win ten-consecutive LEC Championships during his coaching career. Thomas was even awarded LEC Coach of the Year for both the men’s and women’s cross country teams back in 2010. Beach was also a successful member of the Athletic Department. This year would have been this thirtieth year of coaching at KSC and he was only 13 games away from reaching a total of 700 victories. Just this year, Beach led the women’s softball team to With such extraordinary accomplishments and bright seasons ahead of them, we pension of Thomas. With the history of Eugene “Gino” Vallante, a once-active member of the KSC athletic community and other programs on campus, who was terminated due to allegations of inappropriate behavior last semester still fresh in our minds, we can’t help but information regarding Vallante’s investigation which has been ongoing for more than six months. Although KSC has updated its sexual-misconduct policy in the Student Athlete Handbook, the handbook policy still only includes vague statements on resources for support without direct contact information. For example, the information lacks names or phone numbers. According to an editorial piece written by The Sentinel, KSC spokeswoman Kelly Ricaurte said, “The college has revisited its Student Handbook and is training coaches and athletes to highlight venues for reporting concerns about conduct.” Despite the enough. The entire KSC and Keene community deserves to know the answers to the many questions regarding the termination of these KSC employees. Additionally, we need to be told these answers in a timely manner. We do not know if the suspension and nonrenewal of Thomas and Beach is related in any way to the termination of Vallante, but all three seem to have one thing in common: the administration is not providing general reasons. Equinox Executive Board members appreciated the opportunity to interview President Anne Huot regarding the loss of Thomas’s and Beach’s positions on campus as well as the ongoing investigation of the termination of Vallante. Many of the interview questions asked of Huot were answered with responses stating that she could not disclose personnel information. We understand Thomas is part of an ongoing investigation but not what the subject of the investigation is. We also understand that legally, information cannot be given about personnel decisions, but it would be reasonable to have a general explanation why. reasons for the leave of absence and non-renewal of these coaches. The students need answers more than anyone because the students are the ones who form bonds with their coaches and their tuition and fees pay for a portion of the salaries of these coaches. ing, hard-working and dedicated members of that community suddenly gone without an explanation, we cannot help but ask why. And as a result, students are left confused and frustrated by the decision to withhold exactly what the students want and need — answers.
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Tony Stewart’s return to NASCAR should not be controversial CYRUS LYONS
Racing is a dangerous sport and death is not uncommon in any competitive racing. “When drivers feel as if they’ve gone through something Tony Stewart is an American stock car racer, really tough, the best therapy is to get back in the businessman and NASCAR team owner. He car as soon as they feel ready to do so,” Nate Ryan, returned to NASCAR [The National Association a reporter for USA Today said. He added, “Everyfor Stock Car Auto Racing] just under a month one saw this as Tony Stewart needing to get back after the death of fellow racer, Kevin Ward. in the car to have the healing process begin.” On Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, Ward was killed The accident is being investigated by the after he was struck on the track by Stewart during a Sprint car race. Ward, a hometown favorite, Stewart was cooperating. No criminal charges walked on the track after his car was pushed into the wall by Stewart. After getting out and dodg- tionally, Ward should have never left his car. ing another racer, Ward was hit by the back right When in a race, the safest place to be is tire of Stewart’s car. tant suit and roll-cage protecting you from all returning to the track. Was it too soon for the other cars on the track. The race was not fully three-time Sprint Cup Series Champion to stopped at the point in which Ward left his car. return? I think not. People get hurt all the time and accidents happen,
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but you cannot ask someone — in this case, Stewart — to stop doing what he has done all his life. In addition, people who barely follow NASCAR still know the name Tony Stewart. He is one of the biggest names in all of racing. He grew up racing go-karts and was successful very early in his life. Accidents happen and yes, I do believe this was an accident. “I think, among drivers — there is this sort of accepted philosophy that after it,” Ryan said. And the same attitude, I think, applies to racing in that racing NASCAR is Stewart’s livelihood. It is how he provides and cares for his family. The man has to do what is best for him and in this case that means getting back on the track. Unfortunately, racers get out of their cars far too much. In 2012, Stewart him-
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Summer fashion sense raises eyebrows
they are innocent, then let them make their own decisions. I truly believe this story would
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tol Motor Speedway in Tennessee whose car hit and killed Ward was any other racer on that track. and threw his helmet at KensThis is a tragic story and it is eth’s racecar. Sprint Cup drivers sad when anything like this hapCarl Edwards and Jimmy Johnson, pens. For that exact reason, until know what I believe happened. I think it was completely an acci- ment makes their decision, no one Tony is able to talk and how things
what he does best — racing. Cyrus Lyons can be contacted at clyons@keene-equinox.com
be questioning someone’s career
LETTER TO THE EDITOR - ute to your educational experience cially a college student. You have and make you happy. 4. Find alone time. On a
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Equinox Staff writer Brooks Stall feels unwritten dress code should be followed in a professional classroom environment.
Students must be aware of unwritten dress code on campus BROOKE STALL
Equinox Staff Back when I was in high school, I always thought it was silly that dress codes were implemented. No spaghetti-strap tank tops? No yoga agreed, but I always complied. When I started at Keene State three years ago, I noticed that the high school. How could it not be? With no parents telling students what they can and cannot wear and no
enjoying a meal, I do not care to see girls’ behinds - restrictions to what people can and cannot wear achs exposed. to class, because I’m sure that would cause an Although I do not think there should be a outrage with many students. However, it should
what is not on campus. What girls wear when ness but when they start wearing those same issue.
ronment. I’m not saying girls should be wearing business-casual clothes to class, I just think that wearing clothes they would wear to a party
one regarding classroom attire. However, the want and express themselves in any way that Spaulding Gym does have a dress code. they please. I agree with this — to an extent. also say the same about students who come to Crop tops and high-waisted shorts have made building stating, “T-shirts or tank tops and ath- class wearing pajamas looking like they have not a big comeback over the last year, especially on campus. Upon returning to KSC this semester, ness center.” Although T-shirts and tank tops are required, I still see people violating this rule. It the media does not mean that the classroom Girls on campus are wearing high-waisted shorts as booty shorts and crop tops as belly ing style I see on campus and in class is brought like to attend class or eat a meal without seeing into the gym: incredibly-short shorts and shirts that do not cover much. I also see guys wearway and it is not in the classroom or the Dining ing shirts with the entire sides cut out, which is Brooke Stall can be contacted at Commons. When I’m sitting in class, or in the DC equivalent to not wearing a shirt at all. bstall@keene-equinox.com
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Put the phone down and live in the now ANNA GLASSMAN
adS dirEctor
Young adults are enticed by the Facebook. These sites depict lives that undergo editing and selective presentation in order to display the best Young people enthralled with
I concluded that I must now be Despite my inability to see the
They have the answers to the ques- least go test a couple out to see to ask. They are honest people, they ing way to meet people with similar interests or to build a resume. not bite. There is not a single thing that - you have to do. Never let anybody men have also just begun their journey on this campus. Like you, they currently do not know many you take up what they like to do people, so break the silence and say hello to a stranger. Make your 9. Live in the present. Too name known to everyone. Who much nostalgia can be depressing knows when your paths might while making you homesick. On cross again? the other hand, too much planning ahead will make you miss the curMany seniors will tell you that rent moment. Embrace your time they do not stay in touch with any 10. Smile. Be positive and - positive things will come your way. man year have been their saving grace through this whole journey. Associate with people who contribKSC Junior Arline Votruba
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themselves while they are engrossed During the age that most young adults buy cell phones, they are experiencing their most impressionable times.
“Young Adolescent Learner” by Fran Salyers and Carol McKee, it was esteem. - which continues throughout adoThis is supported by the organi- rience more growth than any other lescence, means that the intellectual activities given the most time and Education (SAVE), a suicide-awarethe most opportunity to strengthen ness website that provides statistics physical and emotional growth. the connections in the brain, will on suicide. According to SAVE, “For young their spare moments encircled by Though the student described in suicide is the second leading cause the previously stated article studies As a result, young people may lose the opportunity to develop into and the world they provide, this the over-use and addiction to cell phones. Lucinda Wilson and Hadley enced state children are in when they Wilson Horch, in their 2002 article, article they would describe all sorts “Middle School Journal,” highlight
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nected to people. However, they are also podiwhat you want the world to think According to the Business Insider website, 1.4 billion people developing teenagers have access to other people’s lives. As young adults between the
believe I am overreacting.
mind. to me, seem to be most pertinent in In their article, the development over the summer, “Why should I stop a conversation that started wiring.” my age. Wilson states that the teenage However, when I put pictures on my Instagram or Facebook the development in a teenage brain. photos that pass inspection are the My brother is missing the imporThe “Wise Geek” website lists While he is engrossed in his vir- abstract thinking and decision-mak- be having at the time. tual conversations he misses contal cortex.
dealt with since 2002 when American journalist Daniel Pearl was beheaded in Pakistan. ISIS tac- tics resemble past Middle-Eastcan journalists has many people ern terrorism aimed at the U.S. It questioning what the U.S. should do in reaction to the broadcast country sweat. A cursive letter In the last two months, the U.S. addressed to President Obama lost two journalists to the Islamic wouldn’t twist his wrist quite like beheading someone. The U.S. has rebels shown in the videos demanded President Obama since World War II. Our government has stuck their nose in situmore American assassinations by their hand. The ongoing question - tion, such as Vietnam or Iraq. The ists, is being debated worldwide. James Foley and Steven Sot- cases. Though we have new weapby ISIS, understood the condi- ons and strategies, we are not the tions they stepped into as soon same country we were during the as they landed in Syria to report. 40s and neither are our allies and enemies. Bargaining with ISIS
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My brothers, who are still in high
I was in high school. I supposed I had matured into a
you have to do is request the paperwork. 7. Go to club meetings. Even
college somebody clued me in:
ALLIE BAKER
and-now,” there is a serious danger presented when people indulge in
distressed teenagers shocked me.
then proceeds to eat ramen while this advice is based solely on personal experiences, it would have
Negotiating not an option
I only had three months at home
Keene State College, I returned home
were suicidal.
tricky to designate moments to be alone. It is extremely important essays to come. you do so, as to avoid losing your One thing you will learn quickly is that we are not each terms. 5. Don’t stress. Clearly this is a “needless-to-say,” but it is important. You have a lot on your every possession, they wave good- release tension. Go on walks, read a book, listen to your music, or in our lives. We begin with an whatever else you like to do to put your mind at ease. educational experience and though 6. Go to the gym. Seriously. - Do not be the person who rants
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on other people’s purported successes and beauty. They are at the age where their own identity must be discovered. While they are engrossed in others’ lives, teens are unable to discover their own merit. Anna Glassman can be contacted at aglassman@keene-equinox.com
deal is struck, it is unclear whether by the United States Agency USAID. He became a military-
erratic behavior. No one could have predicted Their occupation landed them in a vicious environment where, by some Syrian civilians, they were considered the enemy. There was little the U.S. government could
and reported in Libya.
without bartering with ISIS members. Becoming more involved with terrorist groups is not the - direction the U.S. needs to pursue. know what is going on overseas. reporting environments. However this does not mean process. happened to them. ISIS has reintroduced brute torture against the U.S., a problem we have not
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Student travels to Tennessee to find he belongs at KSC ROGER WEEKS
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“I immediately knew in my gut that I made the wrong decision. The campus was not what I expected. It wasn’t as welcoming and warm as Keene is ...” ROGER WEEKS KSC STUDENT
My name is Roger Weeks and I do many things, but what I am passionate about the most are the songs that I write. I have been playing music for many years now and during high school I discovered a love for writing pop music. It’s something about the melodies and the feelings that you get when you blast them with the windows down. It’s something about being able to scream, cry and smile to a song that you can wholeheartedly relate to. There is nothing more electrifying and magical than getting lost in music. Along with having a love for lyrics and melodies, I have an obsession for the business-side of the music industry. Through hours and hours of research, I became obsessed with what was going on in Nashville, Tenn. A year-and-a-half ago I came incontact with a producer down there hooked. Towards the end of last year I decided that I wanted to be in Nashville so I could be closer to my producer. Living in Nashville would give me ample time to perfect the songs I wanted on the EP; I wouldn’t feel rushed. Plus, I would be living in a brand new place full of adventure. I did not want to transfer schools, so I decided to go to the Global
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Roger Weeks smiling in front of his moving trailer with his mother and friend, Maggie, on the day he left for Nashville, not knowing how soon he would be back to New Hampshire.
ville. To my excitement, there was. Without doing much research on the school, I quickly signed up and was accepted into the program. Everyone at GEO was fantastic. They always emailed me asking if I had any questions and always reminded me of meetings and things that I needed to get done. Before I knew it, it was the end of the summer and it was time to head to Nashville. I was excited, but not as excited as I thought I would be. All of my friends were moving into their apartments and I already began to miss them. I tried to put those
thoughts behind me though and trudged onward. When I got to the school and moved in, I immediately knew in my gut that I made the wrong decision. The campus was not what I expected. It wasn’t as welcoming and warm as not the best. I knew that the school was not for me and I was quickly regretting that I did not do more research on where I was going. This is something that you, as a student, are responsible for. Always do your research. I knew that I wanted to be back at the smell of the fall, pumpkin spice coffee — and I saw the faces of my thing in my gut told me that I needed because I didn’t give it more time. And you know what, maybe I would have had some great learning experiences. I am sure that I would. But if you do not feel comfortable with where you are and you realize that what you want is not where you it. You have to take control of your destiny and rocket yourself into the future. What I was disappointed about the most was missing out on recording. However, I will be getting into the studio very soon. In fact, having this extra time will only let my futuresongs that I will release become the best they can be. The morning after I made my them my situation. They were very understanding and did everything in their power to get me back home. I had already missed a week of classes, but at the end of the day I was registered for three classes and placed in housing. I was so impressed and gained so much respect and love for my school. I urge everyone who wants to try studying abroad to do so. Especially
Roger Weeks can be contacted at rweeks@keene-equinox.com.
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Students stuck on campus for summer search for school spirit ELEANOR MARSHALL
Equinox Staff During the summer months from midMay to mid-August, while many Keene State College students went back to their hometowns, traveled for internships or other experiences, some students stayed in town. KSC had many summer courses available for students; some athletes continued their regular season through part of the summer and some chose to work or partake in internships. Two students, Caroline McArdle and Erin Tierney, applied for the Special Education Graduate Program for this past summer. There were fourteen students in this program, according to Tierney. While they enjoyed their courses and those they studied with,
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summer session. “I feel like the spirit would be better during the summer if there were more activities for students to partake in, like a summer carnival or something,” Tierney said. McArdle said she agreed that with not a lot going on, the girls didn’t know of many students living in Keene for the summer. “I feel like we were really isolated. I keep this summer and I had no idea,” McArdle said. Sophomore Kyle Hastbacka stayed oncampus this summer and worked in Residential Life as a summer conference worker. He said he plans on staying in Keene again next summer. Hastbacka compared the regular school semesters to the summer sessions. campus during the summer. There were a lot less people but it was a great time to get to know some of the faculty and staff better. I nitely be improved if more students stuck around and were involved on campus,” Hastbacka said. McArdle said she wants KSC to provide more activities for the students who stay year-round. “There’s all these things going on like Swamp Bats baseball games, Dort Road, Mount Monadnock, lakes and stuff. Keene State could really sell the town itself, not just the classes,” McArdle said, “We were here, so we went and found stuff to do on our own but some people wouldn’t do that. Maybe they’d want to stay if they knew more about the community.” Victoria Robel, a junior at KSC who has lived in town her whole life had insight on summers in Keene. “Honestly, I don’t think Keene State has a ton of school spirit anyways … a bit, but it’s hard when we don’t have a major sports game that everyone goes to. In the summer, people around downtown, but the spirit doesn’t change that much. But I also know a lot about the community and what there is to do in my free time because I’ve been here for so long,” Robel said. According to KSC’s website, there are ways to get in touch with the surrounding Keene community. A search engine for those looking for jobs, internships, or other workrelated opportunities called JobWISE, helps employers in the Monadnock Region reach out to students who are interested. KSC’s page also has calendars with some events. Students, professors and staff now look forward with the fall semester in full swing. There are approximately 4,700 students registered for courses as of now, according to Barbara Hamel, KSC’s associate registrar. campus during the fall semesters. “Everyone’s here now, Keene State has a lot more programs going on and it’s just more fun-spirited. Even walking downtown, you see people you know from classes,” Tierney said. “I really love the organized chaos that is the academic year but once summer hits, I’m grateful for the peace so I can get some work done. That only lasts for about two weeks and then I’m missing the insanity again. I, for one, am very glad everyone is back,” Hamel said. Eleanor Marshall can be contacted at emarshall@keene-equinox.com.
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“Sometimes I would want to do laundry in the middle of the night but if there wasn't enough money already on my laundry card I would have to walk all the way to the student center just to be able to do a load,” Dimauro said. Some said they are upset about this switch, knowing that they had to pay for laundry themselves when they were underclassmen. off-campus, "I still have to pay for laundry as an upperclassman in Arcadia. I feel like I got ripped off." a change like this, some people are going to be upset.
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campus in the long run. I just hate that I missed it by a year.” Sophomore Aryanah Haydu, however, said she is
pleased with the new change. According to Carley, these on-campus laundry “I like it a lot better. I came back and was excited to machines are strictly for on-campus residents of Keene - State. “There are signs in the process of being made that worry about as a busy college student,” Haydu said. will say ‘These laundry facilities are for on-campus resiHaydu continued, “I would re-wear things all the dents only, anyone else who uses it will be sent through time because I didn't want to pay to wash them, but now the student conduct system,’” Carley said. I have already done laundry three times since I have Students who still have their laundry cards from premoved in,” Haydu said, “Last year I probably would vious years with money still on them can get a refund, have only done it once by now.” according to Carley. When freshman Jillian Chrisom heard about the In order to get the money back, students need to laundry situation in the previous years she was glad that she had missed it. November 1, 2014. Carley explained that forms can be found in the Resiaround a card, it’s much easier to walk into the laundry dential Life building on Butler Court or from your Resiroom with your dirty clothes rather than wondering if dent Director of your on-campus housing. you have your card or if there is even enough money on it,” Chrisom said. Chrisom continued, “I’m glad I don’t have to stress Julie Flynn can be reached at about that.”
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Keene State College first-years fired up for fresh start JILL GIAMBRUNO
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and professional education. Fennes said she believes that the use of social media in fundraising efforts is something that is
are a huge part of our lives,” Fennes said. Fennes continued, “For a
help of social media.” opinion, noting that the use of unrecognized.
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According to student coordinator Gabriella Raccio, this year’s New Student Orientation strayed away from “basic” orientation programs that involved information about Financial Aid, Academic and Career Advising and Aspire to provide a more fun experience for incoming freshmen.
the good intentions of the Ice
sight of the fact that the original
media.
“I attended everything actually. I had a lot of fun because of my orientation leader. She made everything interesting and hilarious.”
this disease at all. this challenge popped up all
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Alexa Ondreicka can be contacted at aondreicka@keene-equinox. com.
The ‘O-Staff’ bonded while helping first-year students enjoy themselves, get to know their peers, while also understanding the services KSC has to offer.
also understanding the services KSC has to offer.
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basic program redone,” Raccio said. Scolastico said. services and then compete in a fast, fun game, according to Raccio. bined information about Financial Aid, Academic and Career Raccio continued and said that incorporating fun and Advising and Aspire. -
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‘O-Staff’ represent Keene State spirit
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The ‘O-Staff,’ led by student coordinators Kelly Welch and Gabriella Raccio, was made up of 45 Keene State students. These students attended four training sessions in the spring and three in the summer to prepare themselves for New Student Orientation.
Orientation leaders welcome class of 2018 with an experience to remember ELEANOR MARSHALL
Equinox Staff Students new to Keene State College in the fall of 2014 attended the New Student Orientation on the college campus a week before classes began. Students moved in on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and that night, Orientation began, according to KSC's orientation page online. Orientation is made possible by many contributors. Seniors Kelly Welch and Gabriella Raccio were this year's student coordinators, working alongside their hired "O-Staff" of 45 students and Director of Academic and Career Advising, Pat Halloran and the Assistant Vice Principal, Anne Miller.
year. "Kelly and I are responsible for training the staff, communicating with professors, or other departments such as the dining commons and the canvas trainings to schedule these people to speak at orientation,” Raccio said. The Orientation staff attended four training sessions in the spring and then again for three full-day training sessions in the summer. Welch and Raccio focused on training the staff.
O-leader Alicia Berry agreed with Raccio. “I wanted to be [an orientation leader] because it looked super fun, which it was, and to make a difference for people and help them with this scary transition,” Berry said. Students who attended this year’s orientation had a lot to say about the program and the O-Staff. One freshman, Peter Scolastico, talked about his experience. "I attended everything actually. I had a lot of fun because of my orientation leader. She made everything attended so frequently and had such a positive experience is because of the staff. [The O-Staff] were so fortable on campus and have even made a few friends committed. They put their heart and soul, energy and who I still go to the DC [Dining Commons] with,” Scolastico said. said. According to Berry, keeping everyone engaged was
KSC clicks ‘like’ on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge ALEXA ONDREICKA
Copy Editor
However, with no way to guarantee a person actually donated money, challengers often got by without lifting a cent out of their pockets. “Although probably eightypercent of the people doing videos have not been involved in donating a cent, it is undeniable that the videos have spread awareness to the point that the ALS foundation has raised millions more than they have in a long time,” Arian Deihim, said , Deihim appeared to be right on that point. As of Sept. 4, the Ice Bucket Challenge assisted the ALS Association in raising $108.4 million over the course of 30 days—a drastically different number from the $2.8 million the association had made over the same amount of time the year prior, according to their ALSA.org website. “Every advertising company in the country is kicking themselves for not thinking this up
From late-July to lateAugust, many people began to notice Facebook friends dumping buckets of ice water over their heads, with videos to prove it. Dubbed the “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge,” soon people without Facebooks — parents, siblings alike — also joined in on the newest internet “fad” that had swept the nation. The challenge, in short, requires those nominated to dump a bucket of ice water over their heads or donate money to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [ALS] Association. Also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS is a “progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord,” according to the ALSA.org website. While the fundraising part of this challenge was originally severely overlooked, sentimental and eye-opening videos from ALS patients and families themselves began making their way around the internet, prompting millions of FaceBut what was it about the book users and even celebrities ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that to get involved and make dona- made it so successful? tions. Why did it strike so
many people’s attention? In a Forbes.com article, contributing writer Rick Smith suggested that there are three easy explanations: it was big, it
however, comes with its fair share of controversy. Much of the criticism found on the Internet surrounding the latest phenomenon raises questions regarding where the “Big ideas get noticed; money being donated is actually being spent. Simple ideas write us into On their ALSA.org website, the story,” Smith wrote. the ALS Association has clariSmith continued, “Understand how to 79 percent on programs and make your ideas big, services.
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and you will be able to control growth.” Senior and Environmental Science major Marisa Morrison suggested that it was the originality of the challenge that led to its status of international sensation. “I think it went viral because it was a different way to raise awareness, it wasn’t just—’oh look at this sad video and give us your money’; we don’t respond well to that. We respond to things that are outrageous. That’s why I think it worked so well,” Morrison said. Every success story,
would like to see 100 percent of their donations go towards research, all they would have to do is check a box on their online donation form, or call and request it personally. Junior Emily Fennes, president of Circle K, Keene State College’s on-campus organization for volunteer work and fundraising, had her own input about the challenge. “Even though some people may argue that the challenge is pointless because there is not a 100 percent donation rate, the ALS Association has still seen a dramatic increase in not only monetary donations but most importantly awareness and support,” Fennes said. The ALS Association’s web-
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crucial to keep the program more enjoyable. “The interactive programs worked the best because it got the students involved rather than sitting there just listening,” Berry said. Though the program took up most of the day, athletes had a very busy schedule with pre-season at the same time. Freshman Katie Silegy, a student-athlete felt that this was a struggle for her. “I had pre-season for KSC soccer and couldn’t go to orientation because there was no time. I wish there was a program that could give athletes a similar experience,” Silegy said. O-staff and students said they had some fun playing "Minute-to-Win-It" games, where they would answer a question about KSC and its programs or
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Housing fees include laundry JULIE FLYNN
Equinox Staff With the start of the Fall 2014 semester, students at Keene State College are beginning to see new changes in the laundry system in their on-campus residences. According to Jim Carley, KSC resident life’s associate director for facilities and business, laundry on campus is now included in students’ housing fees and is paid at the beginning of the semester, along with the regular on-campus fees. The fee for on-campus housing went up $60 per-year and tuition was not affected by this change, according to Carley. “A lot of schools have gone to this type of operation and we heard a lot of good feedback from them,” Carley said. According to Carley, this change was made for a number of reasons. He said students in past years complained about having to hold a second card other than their Owl Card in order to do their laundry. He continued, saying that workers in the Lloyd P. Young Student Center had complained that students would go in asking for change all the time because only certain bills could be added onto laundry cards. Students who no longer live on campus said they wished they had this change when they did live on campus, including juniors Andrea Dimauro and Dimauro said, “It used to be really inconvenient and I'm aggravated that it’s now prepaid-for, because now I live off-campus and still need to pay for the machines in my own home.” The inconvenience was the most annoying part in Dimauro’s mind during her freshman and sophomore years.
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Students take advantage of internship opportunities HANNAH SUNDELL
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Trailblazer Joan Rivers leaves behind inspiring legacy for women KENDALL POPE
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Robin Williams memorial still standing after one month anniversary ALLIE BAKER
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Freshmen dominate KSC Volleyball team
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Even though the season is starting off with some loses, the team is focusing on teamwork and communication this season to take them to LEC Championship.
With only one senior the relatively young team has a positive outlook on the upcoming season SKYLAR FRAZER
Equinox Staff After consecutive runner-up seasons to rival University of Massachusetts Boston, Head Volleyball Coach Bob Weiner is hoping that 2014 is the year for his team. To start, the team kept everyone from summer tryouts on the team, including nine freshmen. “We made a decision to keep everybody,” Coach Weiner said, “We want to give these freshmen a year to develop to see what they can do, because who knows what we have.” Five of the nine freshmen were heavily recruited, but the other four have quickly established themselves as surprise key-players on the team. “It’s been really cool to see the freshmen take the responsibility and the leadership,” junior Alexis Michal, a captain on the team
said. “Some of them we didn’t even know about … but they came in, gave it their all and we’re glad to have them,” Michal said. With an injury to starting outside hitter Brooke Hatanaka before the season started, freshmen willing to work hard was a good sign. Hatanaka, a sophomore, tore her ACL and will be out for the season. “Great player, she worked so hard for her starting position … I knew we’d miss her, but
Michal said. To stay positive after a string of tough losses to start the season, the team has made sure to communicate with each other. “We got together and just talked about everything we need to work on — a lot of communication for sure,” Michal said, referring to what the team did after their losses against Wesleyan University and Bridgewater College at the Captains Classic hosted by Christopher Newport University in Virginia, Aug. 29 and 30. While being very successful how much,” Weiner said about Hatanaka. the past few years, the volleyball team has come up just-short multiple times. a big injury, meant some veterans needed to “I expect a tremendous amount of hard step up. work and effort no matter who is on the court,” With only one senior on the team, players freshman Katie Cunnigham said. like Michal have had to take on a bigger leadership role than usual. East Conference championships, including “The freshmen come looking for advice back-to-back championship game victories non-volleyball related as well as on-the-court,” against Keene State, so this is no easy feat for
New policy in handbook KENDALL POPE
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tion wasn’t going to conclude for another three to four weeks. Huot continued, and said the administration wanted to take some steps to reinforce a better environment for the students. “In case of the athletes, it’s the environment you live, learn and compete in. So it’s just good practice to be really clear and if you look at the Student Athlete Handbook, you’ll see that they made it very prominent so athletes know what their options are [and] where they go if they have a concern,” Huot said. However, the handbook doesn’t read as clearly as it should. For example, under the section “Reporting Possible Violations and the Silent Witness Program,” there cers to speak to if an athlete has been a victim or suspects any suspicious behavior.
In the Student Athlete Handbook under Section D, now known as the “sexual misconduct; discriminatory harassment; and amorous relationship policy,” the following statement is made: “Keene State College is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which students, faculty, and staff can work together in an environment free of all forms of harassment, exploitation, violence, and intimidation.” This may seem like a common statement for all colleges and universities to include in a Student Code of Conduct Handbook, but Keene State College recently added it to a separate Student Athlete Handbook, which is given to all athletes at the beginning of the year. The idea to add the section The list of contacts are as folcame from the Athletic Depart- lows: of Athletics John Ratliff and Associate Director of Athletics Rob Colbert, who according to KSC President Anne Huot, were the driving forces behind the policy change. Although President Huot did not initiate the idea for the policy change, she did approve it. Huot said the administration has been undergoing the investigation of Eugene “Gino” Vallante, a former member of the KSC athletic community, knowing that KSC was going to enter another academic year; the students would be back and the investiga-
Multiculturalism” “Director of Human Resources” “Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students” “Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs” “Associate Vice President for Finance” “Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs” “Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs” “Fitness Center Manager” “Director of Recreational Sports” For example, would an ath-
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the Owls. “It’s got to break sometime, and it’d be great if it was this time,” Weiner said. But losing against the same team over and over forces good coaches to make changes and that’s just what Weiner has done. the same thing and expect different results,” Weiner said. The multiple position changes gives the team a whole new look. Michal conas she’s moved from being a setter to one of the team’s defensive specialists. Wednesday Sept. 3 was a step in the right direction for the team. “This is our year,” Michal said. Skylar Frazer can be contacted at sfrazer@keene-equinox.com
If I ruled Major League Baseball, one of the many changes I would make would be to shorten game time. When you turn on any Major League Baseball game there is a good chance that you are not going to be on the edge of your seat for the first few innings. The Red Sox and Yankees played each other on Thursday Sept. 4, and while I was watching I looked over at the clock and it had already been a half hour. It was only the second inning. The average game time for the Sox / Yankees game this season was just about four hours. According to the Baseball Prospectus’ database, the average time for any other major league game is right above three hours. This has become a big issue as MLB looks to keep up with the fast-pace of the other three major American sports—football, basketball, hockey—while keeping its rich tradition. Newly-voted Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred has a tough job in front of him as he will replace Bud Selig in January. What makes shortening games hard is that there are factors where nothing can be done to shorten the games. Players need to get every competitive advantage they can get. For example, pitchers should be able to take all the time they need between pitches. They need to feel comfortable to make the pitch and make sure
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Keene athletes face choices when it comes to red shirting CYRUS LYONS
Equinox Staff Athletes at Keene State College and all Division III schools face the reality of not being able to redshirt. A redshirt is the delay or suspension of an athlete’s participation in order to lengthen their period of eligibility. For example, a redshirt freshman would until his or her sophomore year but would only The only alternative is to stay healthy or apply for a medical hardship after an injury. KSC Athletic Director John Ratliff explains the Division III rules on redshirting. “At one time it used to mean the same thing for all divisions,” John Ratliff said. He added got rid of redshirting. It ultimately meant a student athlete could practice the full year as long as they didn’t play in a game. It gives the opportunity to practice the full year without burning a year of eligibility.” Today the redshirting rule in Division III is a little different and other public Division III col- selves,” Merrow said. According to Merrow Medical Hardships leges like KSC would like to bring the original are never guaranteed and the NCAA has strict rule back, according to Ratliff. “Let’s say a student athlete was on the bench criteria in order for an athlete to receive one. It has to be a season-ending injury or illduring a game but didn’t play, the next pracness that occurs before the completion of the counts as a season of eligibility,” Ratliff said. The only real way to not burn a year of eligi- results in incapability to compete for remainder bility, and still be able to practice with the team, of season. “Take soccer for example, 20 game season, if is if you are able to get a medical hardship. A medical hardship is attainable after an you got hurt in the 10th game of the season and athlete gets a severe injury, which doesn’t allow them to participate for the rest of the season. you could apply for a medical red shirt,” John Athletic Trainer Bob Merrow describes the pro- Ratliff said. Junior Bentley Reif has been on the men’s cess. “You get documentation from the physician soccer team for three years. Reif played in six caring for them [the athlete] and you submit a games his freshman season before suffering submission to the NCAA [National Collegiate a season ending injury and went through the Athletic Association] to let that athlete have process to get a medical redshirt [hardship]. “I got really sick my freshman year, took off their four years of competition. That’s a process that the athletic director handles in conjunction with the athletic room and the athletes them- out against Salem State. No contact, it just blew
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out. I knew right away that it was my ACL,” Reif said. “Talking with John Ratliff, we concluded that I was within the guidelines of Division III medihis letter, documenting the surgery and why it was needed,” Reif said. He added that it took a full year to gather all When asked if having an extra year of eligibility helped or hurt Reif at tryouts, he responded, “Just because you have that extra year, doesn’t give you an automatic spot on the team. This year the coach was strict, he was like ‘No guarantees, nobody’s on the team, everyone is eligible to be accepted or kicked off the team.’ It didn’t matter if you were a captain last year, had been recruited or anything. You just have to prove yourself, there’s no guarantees.” Cyrus Lyons can be contacted at clyons@keene-equinox.com
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Carroll House Art Gallery features family oriented art Planetary Circus Kingdom plays in Keene BROOKE STALL
Equinox Staff One week after the annual Keene Music Festival, an up-and-coming band based outside of Boston got the opportunity to perform in the heart of downtown Keene, N.H. Planetary Circus Kingdom [also known as PCK] performed two liveshows in Central Square on Sept. 6 and 7. The band consists of three members: Louis Johnson, Erik Richard and Wayne Sherman. The members of PCK were more than grateful to get the chance to perform in Keene. They have done numerous performances in the Boston area, but would like to spread the word of their music in other places. “We’ve been more picky and choosy about the gigs so we thought this would be a cool thing for a free show to do around this area, to try and get out of the Massachusetts area and into more of a college town,” Johnson said. PCK has a unique style of music, a style that they like to call “mutt.” “Mutt to us is a combination of blues, jazz, rock, alternative, progressive—really anything that we’ve liked in the past that we’ve incorporated into the music,” Johnson said.
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Equinox Staff A Keene State College art exhibit proves artistry can run in the family. The Carroll House Art Gallery held the opening for their displayed their work next to work of one or more family members. The three-room gallery showed a diverse selection of art, from Many of the featured artists teach in the arts department at Keene State College, such as Sculpture Professor Lynn Richardson who helped create the show. “The idea started over the summer,” Richardson said. She described a friend telling her about being a model for her grandfather when she was a child. “She thought it was normal for people to do art with their families,” Richardson said. The idea manifested into the exhibit’s theme. Richardson said colleagues brought an abundance of family art once word of the show travelled. “We could easily keep going,” Richardson said. Paul McMullan, art professor at KSC, provided sculptures for the gallery alongside his father’s photography, his wife’s pottery and his mother-in-law’s paintings. McMullan said his father had died and his photography displayed was a tribute. The gallery showed art from other countries as well as local pieces. Artists brought work from Germany, England and Canada.
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A group of plush-winter coats combined with orange life-jackets hung on a wall, imported from Alaska. Another room displayed a cluster of glass-framed chocolate molds with one-half made of clay and a mirrored-half made out of chocolate; those pieces came from Germany. A fan oscillated in the room to help avoid melting. Students and area residents visited the opening to see the eclectic collaborations. Sophomore Gavin Schlerf attended for his Foundations of Design class. “I like the theme,” Schlerf said, “You can see the talent between the generational gap.” Seniors Meredith McKunes and Katie Copeland attended to support their teacher. “I like that there are some from teachers,” Copeland said, “My teacher has one with her relative.” The diversity of pieces surprised them. “I thought it would because she knew some of the featured artists through her modeling. “I didn’t have any expectations for the show,” Fletcher said, “I’ve seen enough to know I want to come back and have more time to look.” House Gallery until September 27.
Rivers’ death in comparison to fellow celebrity Robin Williams but they have acknowledged her accomplishments. Student Olivia Dileo said, ”When I heard of Joan’s passing it was sad. I knew she had been in the hospital but it was really sad to know she didn’t make it. I felt really bad for her daughter and grandson. It must have port.” Like Dileo, junior Paige Priskie was also sad to hear of the news. “Fashion Police will never be the same. I can’t believe it just ended so sudden,” Priskie said. Although Rivers was well-known for her
work, Rivers has published multiple comedy and self-help books, such as “Men Are Stupid ... And They Like Big Boobs: A Woman's Guide to Beauty Through Plastic Surgery” and “I Hate Everyone ... Starting with Me,” according to Paperbackswap.com. Rivers’ accolades don’t stop there—Joan was nominated four times and eventually received a Daytime Emmy award in 1990 for Outstanding Talk Show Host. In 2010 she received a Perseverance award from the Alliance of Women Film Journalists according to imbd.com. Keene State College students don’t seem Joan was truly a trailblazer for women.
Allie Baker can be contacted at abaker@keene-equinox.com “Although I have no desire to be apart of the entertainment world I feel like she did that she is a strong, independent woman who was not afraid to say what everyone is thinking,” senior Heather Fagan said. Fagan continued to explain a charity that Joan supported called God’s Love, which cooks and delivers meals to people with AIDS. “Most people don’t know this, but she was a very big humanitarian and that is something I have always admired in her,” Fagan said. Kendall Pope can be contacted at kpope@keene-equinox.com
that if someone only sticks around for a half-hour and we have another hourand-a-half to go, there’s a good chance there’s at least something that somebody will be able to relate to over the course of that next hour-and-a-half if they haven’t already,” Richard said. Many bands and musicians these days
enjoy the show. Bethany Towne, a senior at KSC, is a new listener of PCK. “I really love how diverse they are
concepts. You have jazz, you have hip-hop, you have rock and Indie. And I feel like that’s great at Keene State,” Towne said. She also added that the passion PCK has for their music makes them so appealing. “They’re just so passionate about their music and you can hear it,” Towne said. Hope Moran, another student at KSC, has been to other PCK shows and was rocking-out to their music in Central Square. “I think they’re really awesome. They’re really funky and I think they bring a good crowd,” Moran said. She ahead of them, “...Especially in a place like this [Keene], because it’s a very artsycommunity,” Moran said. The band is also attempting to create an organization called “Vibe City,” where they throw shows and full events where creative people of all sorts gather, such as artists, vendors and crafters. Their long-term goal is to “Continuously create a better and better experience for people, and a bigger and better community as time goes on... We are also part of the funds going towards equipment for music education programs in schools,” Johnson said. The band said that through their performances, they want people to use music as a way to bring people together. “What we’re really trying to push over-all is a connective idea of using music as a reason for people to even get together, and a way for people to actually feel like something
but not PCK. Their diverse sound brought people of all ages to Central Square. “What we’re trying to push overall, which is just a connective idea of using music as a reason for people to even get together and a way for people to actually feel like something new is going
from usual,” Johnson said. Their Central Square performances are not the last Keene will see of PCK. “Hopefully if we get to play here more and more and play the Keene Music Festival, hopefully we’ll get some fans out of it and liven-up this already-bustling community,” Sherman Johnson said. said. Sherman said he hopes that the people Band manager Michael Lungo said he of Keene will gain a more positive out- has plans to meet with the creator of the look towards new and interesting music Keene Music Festival to land PCK a gig that isn’t necessarily something that’s for next year. “Check them out, if you’re already been done. Due to their love of not, you’re missing a really great experimusic, Richard said that the band wants ence,” Towne said. to inspire people to do what they love to do. Brooke Stall can be contacted at A few students from KSC came out to bstall@keene-equinox.com demic studies. As his character stated, “Medicine, law, business, engineering (Cont. from B1) — these are noble pursuits, and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay “The Fisher King” follows a radio host alive for.” whose narrow-minded rant inspires a club shooting, killing the wife of Parry, the list. After an unexpected divorce, Williams’ character, and pushing him Williams disguises himself as a houseinto a catatonic-state that melts into keeper for his ex-wife to spend more textbook insanity. The movie focuses time with his kids. around the redemption of the radio This comedy was my dad’s go-to host as well as Parry’s acceptance of his tragedy. Though the movie sounds sad, ents are also divorced, so I related to Williams’ manic humor pokes in and many aspects of the movie even at a out. His ability to bounce between Parry’s psychological frailty while keeping on the dynamics of divorced families it lighthearted impressed me. it also kept audiences laughing straight In “Dead Poets Society” Williams through. It became the centerpiece of balanced serious matters and humor as Williams’ comedy career as soon as he well. He played a boarding school Engplunged his face into that frosted cake. lish teacher who introduced his stuAlthough Robin Williams chose to dents to spontaneity through the arts. leave this place, an archive of his brilAs a journalism major and studio arts liant talent remains with us, not soon to minor I receive criticism sometimes for be forgotten. the unlikely stability of my future. The Genie has been set free. This movie reignited my passion Allie Baker can be contacted at to draw and paint alongside other acaabaker@keene-equinox.com
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Ebola disease is surging, leaving countries at risk BOUBACAR DIALLO, SARAH DILORENZO
restricting access to the region’s main city, also called Macenta, where fear has again taken hold.
AssociAted Press CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Doctors Without Borders shuttered one of its Ebola treatment centers in Guinea in May. They thought the deadly virus was being contained there. The Macenta region, right on the Liberian border, had break surfaced, but they hadn’t seen a
shrunk,” said Siniman Kouroumah, a 42-year-old teacher. “We are afraid to walk the city, to eat anywhere, to drink anywhere.” Poncin said he, too, has felt a shift, but afraid of dead bodies, running away from
leaving a handful of staff on stand-by. The outbreak was showing signs of slowing elsewhere as well. Instead, new -
traditional burials. Villagers who used to throw stones at the health workers tracing
carried by the sick and dying. Now, months later, Macenta is once again a
the CDC’s director, said on a recent visit to Guinea. “The challenge is that the region
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all over. “Currently in Guinea, all the new cases, that are coming back from Liberia or from Sierra Leone,” said Marc Poncin, the emergency coordinator for Doctors Without Borders in Guinea. ria and Senegal while killing more than
one who has died from Ebola.”
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A health worker, left, uses a thermometer to screen a man at a makeshift road block run by Guinean security forces outside the town of Forecariah, Guinea.
This time, the virus is traveling effort- munities in how to avoid catching the dis- extensive that one should consider that in ease. the three (hardest-hit) countries, everybody is now at risk and it won’t be over until the evaded surveillance, moving at will and last case has survived and six weeks have hiding their illnesses until they infect others in turn. Whole villages, stricken by bans and mass quarantines have been inefIn mid-August, Guinea’s health minisfective. try announced 30 new cases in the Macenta “Everything we do is too small and too late,” said Poncin. “We’re always running
else. Dr. Peter Piot, who co-discovered Ebola, were Guinean citizens who had been living follow its own course because West Africa said Ebola isn’t striking in a “linear fashion” in Liberia and were therefore allowed to return through closed border crossings. lacks the health care workers it needs to Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. These returnees infected their families and neighbors, and so now there is active
British royal couple expecting second child
transmission in Macenta, said Michael Kinzer, who has led the U.S. Centers for cases. The World Health Organization says Disease Control and Prevention’s team in Guinea in recent weeks. Doctors Withareas may be two or four times bigger than out Borders has returned to Macenta as what’s known. And if Liberia and Sierra week ago at the site of its old clinic where
work in Guinea — and Nigeria and Senegal — is for naught. this month, the Health Ministry said 45 “As long there is one case of Ebola virus are allowed to travel,” Nigeria’s health minister, Onyebuchi Chukwu, said recently, ment centers in both towns, but it does not “every country in the world remains at risk.” have enough staff. Authorities are now
Ravens cut RB Ray Rice after release of video DAVID GINSBURG
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Ray Rice was let go by the Baltimore Ravens on Monday and sus-
LONDON (AP) — Prince George is not going to be an only child for long — the toddler will soon have a baby sister or brother to share his fancy digs at Kensington Palace.
after a video was released showing the running back striking The grainy video, released
said Monday that Prince William and the duchess of Cambridge, the former ing their second child. Once again, Kate is being treated for acute morning sickness
talization. Now she is being treated by doctors at her residence in Kensington Palace. engagement in Oxford to rest and receive medical care. Prince William told JOHN STILLWELL / AP PHOTO well-wishers in Oxford that This photo was released Monday, July 21, 2014, to mark Prince George’s first Kate should be over the birthday, shows Britain’s Prince William and Kate Duchess of Cambridge and the Prince during a visit to the Natural History Museum, London.
is 13 months old, is third and likely to become Britain’s ulating him and said Kate monarch one day. William is second in line, while his tion in the glossy British and not travel. “She wishes she could be Britain had changed its laws sible baby brother or sister here,” he said. before George’s birth so that for George. “She’s feeling okay, thanks. It’s been a tricky few days — be in line for the throne for severe morning sickweek or so — but obviously regardless of its sex. Before we’re basically thrilled, it’s the change, a girl would have darum, Kate recovered and great news, and early days. gave birth to George in July was born later. down and she feels a bit William and Kate have cations. The current illness better.” means the 32-year-old duchThe new baby, boy or girl, in having a larger family. The ess may need extra hydration, will become fourth in line to - medication and nutrients. lies are “delighted” with the Britain’s Press Associa-
Poncin said: isolating the sick, tracing and monitoring everyone they have come into contact with, and ensuring infected bodies are buried safely. Guinea is doing this fairly well, but Sierra Leone isn’t doing enough, and Liberia is barely doing any contact-tracing, Poncin said.
which is when she became ill Minister David Cameron said he was “delighted by
Decisions on events would be made on a “caseby-case” basis, officials said.
facts that you have available to us,” Goodell said. “Law enforcement normally Ravens coach John Har- has more ... information, facts, baugh was scheduled to talk to than we have. We’ll get as much the media on Monday night follawyer, Michael Diamondstein, In late July, Harbaugh said, declined to comment when contacted by The Associated Press. is how Ray has handled it after- Rice, 27, stood to make $4 milward by acknowledging it was lion this year. wrong and he’ll do everything He had been charged with he can do to make it right. That’s felony aggravated assault in what you ask for when some- the case, but in May he was one does a wrong thing. So, I’m -
Janay Palmer in an elevator at an Atlantic City casino. Each hits the other before Rice knocks Palmer off her feet and into a railing. Months ago, a TMZ video A day after Harbaugh’s comshowed Rice dragging Palmer, ments, Rice acknowledged in a now his wife, from the eleva- news conference that his actions tor at the Revel casino, which that night were “inexcusable.” But the Ravens never took the Ravens said they never saw action against him until after the new video. Hours later, they the second video was released. sent out a one-sentence release: “The Baltimore Ravens terminated the contract of RB Ray game to women, also took Rice this afternoon.” was released. Commissioner Roger even though an Atlantic City Goodell announced that, based on the new video evidence, Rice Rice caused “bodily injury to “We requested from law striking her with his hand, ren- enforcement any and all infordering her unconscious.” mation about the incident, The Ravens had used words including the video from inside referring to Rice following his arrest.
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he is, and he is determined to make sure something like this
for domestic violence on July 24, general manager Ozzie Newefforts Ray has made to become cal of the Ray Rice we know and
him to avoid jail time and could from his record. After Goodell drew criticism not being tough enough on Rice, in August he wrote, “My discito question our sincerity, our commitment, and whether we understood the toll that domesboth for the decision and for ensuring that our actions in values.” “I didn’t get it right,” he do better. And we will.”
Greg Aiello said Monday morning. “That video was not made sion Sunday, when the Ravens available to us and no one in our 23-16 loss to the Cincinnati Goodell indicated as much Bengals. He was scheduled to on Aug. 1 when during the Pro return after Thursday night’s game against Pittsburgh. weekend. He leaves the Ravens as the “When we’re going through second-leading rusher in franchise history, behind only Jamal issue and whether there will be Lewis.
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Obama to broaden US effort to combat militants LARA JAKES, JULIE PACE
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Obama is leaning toward doing so as part of an international effort, and eron last week said he has not ruled them out. It’s likely that the airstrikes, if they occur, would aim to avoid any of Assad’s aircraft, landing strips or other assets that are part of Damascus’ campaign to attack Sunni rebel groups that include the Islamic State. Obama is also expected to press congressional lawmakers to approve $500 million in lethal aid to the Syrian rebels. He proposed the aid earlier this year, but his request has
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will go on the offensive against the Islamic State group with a broader counterterror mission than he previously has been Monday. The new plan, however, still won’t commit U.S. troops to a ground war against the brutal insurgency and will rely heavily for now on allies to pitch in for what could be an extended campaign. Obama’s more aggressive posIslamic State militants comprehensively and not just to protect U.S. interests or help resolve humanitartion for a president who campaigned to end the war in Iraq and has generally been deeply reluctant to use U.S. 2009. “Almost every single county on Earth has a role to play in eliminating the ISIL threat and the evil that it represents,” Secretary of State John Kerry told reporters Monday night, using an acronym for the Islamic State. He said nations around the world are seeking to defeat the militancy with a coalition “built to endure for the months, and perhaps years, to come.” The U.S. has already launched more than 100 airstrikes against militant targets in Iraq, including a new series that the military said killed an unusually large number of Islamic statement Monday said the strikes hit targets near the Haditha Dam, geted and most were believed to have been killed. Now, after the beheadings of two American freelance journalists, Obama is considering expanding the airstrikes campaign into Syria, where the Islamic State has a safe haven. Obama has long avoided taking military action in Syria, concerned about indirectly assisting President Bashar Assad and his government in Damascus. But White House spokesman Josh Earnest sug-
The U.S. also has pressured Sunni rulers in Qatar to prosecute private believed to be funneling money to the militants. And the West is pressing Turkey to shut its borders with Syria and Iraq to restrict the travel of Islamic State militants and keep for-
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File photo, President Barack Obama speaks at Celtic Manor, Newport, Wales. As the president plans a speech on the eve of 9/11 to assess the U.S. stance against the Islamic State militants, U.S. officials say the strategy will largely build on the current air strikes and work with the nascent coalition he began to build in Wales.
gested Monday that the U.S. could be moving in that direction, saying Obama was willing “to go wherever is necessary to strike those who are threatening Americans.” Obama is to describe his plans in a speech on Wednesday. By that time, Kerry will be headed to Saudi Arabia and Jordan to meet with Mideast leaders and gauge their level of commitment to a growing worldwide coalition that is uniting against the Islamic State. Kerry said nations
The White House said al-Abadi “expressed his commitment to work with all communities in Iraq as well as regional and international partners to strengthen Iraq’s capabilities”
22-nation Arab League agreed to take urgent measures to combat the Islamic State through political, defense, security and legal means. A resolution outlining the league’s intent did not specify how that might happen, and it did not explicitly back American military action against the extremists. The bulk of the strategy is expected to be hammered out later this month at the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, where a Western diplomat said it’s possible the world leaders will tion on how to deal with the Islamic State. That would give the Obama and his allies the legal cover and broad international backing they desire to launch airstrikes.
and moderate Syrian rebels in their respective battles against the Islamic State. Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have for months worked to combat the But beyond airstrikes, much of Islamic State either by sharing intelthe international strategy against ligence, sending humanitarian aid, the Islamic State covers the same providing military assistance to ground as it has for the past several rebels, or punishing suspected for- Monday that Obama may not wait until then, and he has remained months. non-committal about the prospect of Broadened U.S. airstrikes would seeking congressional authorization - help cover Iraqi military forces, parfor an expanded mission. He also ticularly the Peshmerga forces in the Australia have already contributed a aim to persuade the new government country’s Kurdish north, and West- did not seek congressional approval mix of assistance. in Baghdad that was seated Monday ern-backed elements of the Syrian for the strikes underway in Iraq, In a call Monday evening, to give more power to its Sunni citi- opposition, aiming to help them citing a request for military assistance from the Iraqi government and Obama congratulated new Iraqi zens in hopes of discouraging them make gains against the militants. the need to protect U.S. personnel in Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi for from joining the insurgency, and But Western leaders still appear the approval of a new government. strengthen Iraqi government forces divided on whether to launch air- the country.
Cars are left engulfed as rain sets record for Pheonix, Arizona PAUL DAVENPORT, BOB CHRISTIE
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Upcoming state executions JIM SALTER, MICHAEL GRACZYK
AssociAted Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two of the nation’s most active death penalty states are planning executions Wednesday, even as attorneys for the condemned men try to save them. to die at 12:01 a.m. for killing two people during a robbery at rant in 1998. Hours later, Texas plans to execute Willie Trottie for fatally shooting his common-law wife and her brother in Houston in 1993. The executions would be the eighth this year in both states. Florida also has performed seven executions in 2014. All other states have a combined six executions. Both Missouri and Texas use pentobarbital as their execution drug but decline to disclose where the drug is obtained. “They don’t tell you what it is and where it comes from,” Trottie told The Associated Press. “What I’ve learned in 20 years here on death row is all you can do is say, ‘OK.’ “I’m ready whichever way it goes. If God says, ‘Yes,’ I’m ready.” diately respond to interview requests. He and another man previously worked, ambushing a deliveryman and manager trainee in the early-morning hours of July 4, 1998. The accomplice, Quentin degree murder and was spared the death penalty by agreeing mastermind of the crime. An appeal in U.S. District that the execution be postponed until a hearing can determine whether Missouri’s use of a pre-execution sedative is actually part of the execution process and violates the inmate’s constitutional rights. Attorof midazolam, also known by the brand name Versed, could to express any pain he might feel during the process. “If the drug (the sedative) renders him incompetent, we want to know why they’re doing that to him immediately before the execution proceeds,”
PHOENIX (AP) — The remnants of Hurricane Norbert pushed into the desert Southwest and swamped Phoenix with record rainfall for a single day, turning freeways into small lakes and sending rescuers scrambling to get drivers out of inundated cars. including a woman who was swept away in her car by rushing water and became trapped against a bridge. In addition, a 76-year-old
Sindel, said Monday. the Missouri Attorney Gener-
derstorms and showers associated with Norbert after it was downgraded to a tropical depression. Sections of the two main eastwest and north-south freeways through Phoenix — Interstates 10 and 17 — were closed during the morning commute, snarlSUVs sat in water up to their hoods on Interstate 10, while dozens of motorists parked on its wide, banked borders to stay clear of the water. A state Department of Public Safety
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Cars are underwater at 43rd Ave. and I-10 in the westbound lanes in Phoenix, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, after record-setting rainfall caused massive flooding throughout the Valley.
Joseph Friend was driving onto the freeway at 43rd Avenue about 4:15 a.m. when a her out,” Friend said. “I was already soaked passing big rig ruined his day. “A big tidal anyway.” By late morning, the water on I-10 had wave just came up and totally took me out, came over the hood of my truck,” Friend said. receded, allowing trucks to take away several dozen vehicles that had been swamped out and walked up the freeway embankment and stranded. The National Weather Serto wait it out. His pickup truck was barely vis- vice recorded 3.29 inches of rain at the Phoenix airport, by far the most precipitation ever were stranded in the median. After the high- received in one day in the city. The previous way was shut down, a woman on top of her record was 2.91 inches in 1939. Other Phoenix metro areas received stagcar in the median called for help, so Friend waded out and led her to safety. “She was asking for help and nobody went dler recorded 5.63 inches, while Mesa had 4.41 out there, so I went out there and helped inches. Phoenix sometimes receives heavy
rain and wind during the summer months, totals eclipsed the average total precipitation for the entire summer. Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. The past six years Storms also hit Nevada, where an Indian have produced a highly erratic pattern as the city has gone from huge rainfall one summer cials feared water could breach a dam after to scant precipitation the next, said meteorolo- more than four inches of rain fell on the town of Moapa in a two-hour period. For example, Phoenix received 5.7 inches of rain during the summer storm season in 2008, followed by less than an inch the next summer. The 2011 summer was marked by little rain and towering dust clouds that envelHeavy rains were threatening to breach oped the city, while this season has produced record rain. Monday’s single-day rainfall
been aware that Missouri uses Versed and valium as pre-execution sedatives.” Midazolam has come under scrutiny after it was used in problematic executions earlier this year in Ohio, Oklahoma and Arizona. In each case, witnesses said the inmates gasped after their executions began and continued to labor for air before being pronounced dead. neys have asked Gov. Jay Nixon to grant clemency on several grounds, including concerns that race played a role in his he was convicted and sentenced by an all-white jury. Trottie, who turned 45 Monday, shot and killed and her 28-year-old brother, da’s mother and sister were wounded.
Home Depot confirms in a data breach, payment system has been hacked in US and Canada stores MARLEY JAY
AssociAted Press Monday that its payment systems have been hacked in a data breach that could affect millions of shoppers who used credit and debit cards at its more than 2,000 U.S. The breach could turn out to be one of the biggest in history. Home Depot did not say how many cards might be affected, but the largest U.S. home improvement chain did say its investigation into the breach goes as far back as April. The news comes nearly a week after a website that focuses on cybersecurity reported on Tuesday
a possible hack of Home Depot’s data. The company said later that day that it was investigating the potential breach. “We apologize for the frustration and anxiety this causes our customers, and I want to thank them for their patience and support as we work through this
and the potential exposure of personal information of up to 70 million shoppers.
Home Depot breach could affect similar numbers of shoppers or cards, noting that months’ worth of data may have been compromised. “From what I’m hearing, people think this will be as release. big as Target or bigger,” he said in a telephone interview Home Depot is the latest retailer to have a data with The Associated Press. breach. Others include Target, luxury retailer Neiman dence at a time when privacy concerns are high. It’s and the thrift store operations of Goodwill. also increased pressure on retailers to increase security so that customers can feel safe that their personal data breach that was the second-largest in history, resulting is secure when they’re out shopping. in the theft of 40 million debit and credit card numbers
to the breaches by speeding the adoption of microchips in U.S. credit and debit cards. That technology helps makes transactions more secure. Home Depot, which said malware was used in the hack, has announced that it plans to have chipenabled checkout terminals at all of its U.S. stores by the end of this year. In the meantime, the Atlanta company said its IT department also is looking into the breach and is working with outside firms, its banking partners, and the U.S. Secret Service. It added that customers will not be held responsible for fraudulent charges to their accounts. The possible breach at Home Depot was first reported by Brian Krebs of Krebs on Security.
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Patriots pre-season falls short in first game
ATHLETE of the WEEK
MIKE MIEZEJESKI
Equinox Staff Football fans rejoice, it is almost time for a brand new season of NFL football. It is no surprise that the New England Patriots are slotted as one of the favorites to make it to the Super Bowl. However, Patriots fans were let down about the game on Sunday, Sept. 7. The 33-20 loss to Miami an opening day game since 2003. The one positive you can take away was the return of Rob Gronkowski, who missed nine games last season with a knee injury. Gronkowski was able to catch a
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NAME: BRITTNEY CARDENTE
Sport: fiEld HockEy JErSEy numbEr: 6 The sophomore from North Kingstown, R.I. has made an early impact on the Owls field hockey team this season. Once a mid-fielder now transitioning into a new corner position, Cardente started the season opener off with an assist on the first goal and with 43 seconds remaining in a game against University of New England Saturday, Aug. 30 scored the
game-win n ing goal. Cardente’s success doesn’t stop there. In a game against New England College Saturday, Sept. 6 Cardente assisted two more goals. The Owls won 11-0. “Brittney’s a tough player, she’s quick, aggressive, physical and strong. She’s a real go-getter,” Head Coach Amy Watson said. Not only is Cardente a gogetter on the field, but off the field as well. Her major is physical education and she wants
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to inspire others to get involved in sports like her coaches and P.E. Teachers did for her. “They made a huge impact on my life and I want to impact someone’s life like they did mine. Field hockey changed my life and I wouldn’t be here [Keene State] without them,” Cardente said. Kendall Pope can be contacted at kpope@keene-equinox.com
Brittney’s Fun Facts Major: Physical Education
Favorite movie: “Blind Side, but really anything Sandra Bullock” Favorite song right now: “Fancy by Iggy Azela” Something interesting Brittney does in her free time: “ I like to draw”
Baltimore Ravens cut Ray Rice DAVID GINSBURG
aSSociatEd prESS BALTIMORE (AP) — Ray Rice was let go by the Balby the NFL after a video was released showing the run-
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New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, removes his helmet after failing to pick up a first down against the Miami Dolphins late in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014.
back. The Patriots third preseason For the Patriots, the one constant throughout the years has been Tom game was a good showing on all ends, and in typical Patriot fashgame and they lost their preseason ion they weren’t too excited about opener 23-6 against the Washington Redskins. There was not much ters. He went 17 for 21 with 204 to take away from this game besides yards passing and two touchdowns. the fact that football was back after Garoppolo came in for the fourth quarter and proved he was the guy a long off-season. Brady made his preseason debut to backup Brady. He went 9 for 12 for the second preseason game with 105 yards passing and a touchagainst the Philadelphia Eagles and down. Julian Edelman was in form did what everyone expected him to showing why he was Brady’s go-to receiver a year ago. He had 8 recepquarter, going 8 for 10 with 81 yards tions for 99 yards. The Pats put on passing and a touchdown. He did a dominating performance beating throw an interception which was the Carolina Panthers 30 to 7. returned for a touchdown by Cary Williams when Brady’s receiver game was against the New York turned the wrong way on the route. Giants. In a game where none of This was a small error for Brady in the starters played, Jimmy Garopwhat was overall a positive game polo played all four quarters and for him.Patriots backup quarter- got some much-needed playing backs Ryan Mallett and rookie time. He went 22 for 42 with 284 second round pick Jimmy Garop- yards passing, a touchdown, and an polo looked solid in their roles. interception. The completion perMallett, was unfortunately traded centage is something that needs to to the Houston Texans for a draft be improved. Garoppolo’s play has pick, went 7 for 11 with 92 yards been encouraging as he prepares and a touchdown. Garoppolo went to be ready whenever his name is 6 for 12 with 72 yards and 2 touch- called, which hopefully will not be downs. Rob Ninkovich stood out on often. The Patriots lost the game 16 the defensive end for the Patriots, he picked up the teams only sack of the their regular season opener on Sept. game and also had two tackles for a 7 at the Miami Dolphins.The Patriots loss of yards. It was an even offen- biggest off-season signing was Darsive attack, which is exactly what relle Revis. The former New York Jets the Patriots are looking to do this and Tampa Bay Buccaneers standyear. They had a total of 250 passing out cornerback signed for two years yards, and also racked up 245 yards and $32 million. As a Jet, Revis was on the ground. The Patriots beat the a spotlight player who gave opposEagles 42 to 35.
the top receiver and almost always was able to shut whomever it was down. After six seasons with Jets, Revis was traded to the Buccaneers. with a new defensive scheme. The media did not pay as much attention to him and he quickly turned time pro bowler took them from being one of the leagues worst the year before to becoming above average. Revis will be a huge help to the Patriots defense this year. Beloved by the fans and his teammates alike, Logan Mankins was traded after week three of the preseason. Mankins was someone who would do anything for the better of the Patriots. The six-time pro bowl offensive lineman, who spent his entire career protecting Tom Brady, was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after week three of the preseason. Mankins was drafted by the Patriots in 2005 and quickly became a staple to the team. With his grizzly beard hanging out the bottom of his helmet, Mankins went to two Super a member of all the Patriots 2000’s team. He was traded for tight end Tim Wright who will help out on the offensive end. Logan mankins was a true Patriot and will be missed. Besides the recent trades and a land fans must remain positive that the Patriots season will turn around. Mike Miezejeski can be contacted at mmiezejeski@keene-equinox.com
The grainy video, released by TMZ Sports, shows Rice and Janay Palmer in an elevator at an Atlantic City casino. Each hits the other before Rice knocks Palmer off her feet and into a railing. Months ago, a TMZ video showed Rice dragging Palmer, now his wife, from the elevator at the Revel casino, which closed Sept. 2. Earlier Monday, the Ravens said they never saw the new video. Hours later, they sent out a one-sentence release: “The Baltimore Ravens terminated the contract of RB Ray Rice this afternoon.” The action represented a complete reversal for the team, even though an Atlantic City police summons stated that Rice caused “bodily injury to Janay Palmer, her unconscious.” The Ravens had used words like “respect” and “proud” in referring to Rice following his arrest. When the NFL announced Rice’s two-game suspension for domestic violence on July 24, general manager Ozzie Newsome said, “We respect the efforts Ray has made to become the best partner and father he can be. That night was not typical of the Ray Rice we know and respect. who he is, and he is determined to make sure something like this never happens again.” Ravens coach John Harbaugh was scheduled to talk to the media on Monday night following a practice. In late July, Harbaugh said, “The thing I appreciate about it is how Ray has handled it afterward by acknowledging it was wrong and he’ll do everything he can do to make it right. That’s what you ask for when someone does a wrong thing. So, I’m proud of him for that.” A day after Harbaugh’s comments, Rice acknowledged in a news conference that his actions that night were “inexcusable.” But the Ravens never took action against him until after the second video was released. The NFL, which has been working hard to promote the game to women, also took action after the explicit video was released. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that, based on the new video evidence, Rice “We requested from law enforcement any and all information about the incident, including the video from inside the elevator,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Monday morning. “That video was not made availGoodell indicated as much on Aug. 1 when during the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend. “When we’re going through the process of evaluating the issue and whether there will be discipline, you look at all of the facts that you have available to us,” Goodell said. “Law enforcement normally has more ... information, facts, than we have. We’ll get as much as we possibly can.” Rice’s lawyer, Michael Diamondstein, declined to
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In this May 1, 2014, photo, Baltimore Ravens football player a Ray Rice arrives at Atlantic County Criminal Courthouse in Mays Landing, N.J. Rice was let go by the Ravens on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, and suspended indefinitely by the NFL after a video was released that appears to show the running back striking his then-fiancee in February
comment when contacted by The Associated Press. Rice, 27, stood to make $4 million this year. He had been charged with felony aggravated assault in the case, but in May he was accepted into a pretrial intervention program that allowed him to avoid jail time and could lead to the charge being purged from his record. After Goodell drew criticism not being tough enough on Rice, in a letter to all 32 NFL owners in August he wrote, “My disciplinary decision led the public to question our sincerity, our commitment, and whether we many families. I take responsibility both for the decision and for our values.” “I didn’t get it right,” he added. “Simply put, we have to do better. And we will.” First-time offenders now face a six-game suspension. Rice began his suspension Sunday, when the Ravens opened their season with a 23-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was scheduled to return after Thursday night’s game against Pittsburgh. He leaves the Ravens as the second-leading rusher in franchise history, behind only Jamal Lewis. A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Rice is the team’s career leader in total yards from scrimmage (9,214) and is the only player in Ravens history to rush for 1,000 yards in four consecutive seasons. But those are mere numbers, and his actions in that elevator shed a new light on him. “I don’t know Ray Rice, but I know that video is disturbing,” New Orleans Saints right tackle Zach Strief said. “It’s tough to see and it’s unacceptable. ... It’s upsetting.”
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Johnny Manziel’s polarized fan base SKYLER FRAZER EQUINOX STAFF
Since Johnny “Football” Manziel dashed onto the College Football scene in 2012, the sports world has been infatuated with him. Let’s face it, he’s a headline maker. Recruited as a threesport athlete from a Kerrville, Texas, Manziel redshirted his first year at Texas A&M. Once he was given the chance to start, he proved himself as the real deal. From his team’s huge upset win against Alabama to his five-touchdown game against Missouri, he showed real promise against some of the top-schools in the country. According to ESPN reporter Sam Khan Jr., he ended his freshman year with over 5,000 yards of total offense. One Heisman Trophy later, he’s the face of college football. Those were not the only noteworthy events to happen to Manziel in his Heisman year though. Before he even took a snap in 2012, he was arrested that summer and charged with disorderly conduct, failure to identify and possession of a fictitious driver’s license. Paul Myerberg from USA Today Sports stated Manziel had a brief altercation with a man and officers approached them both. When an officer asked for identification, Manziel displayed a fake driver’s license. When he was searched, the officer discovered his real license, confirming he was 19 years old. Manziel pled guilty to failure to identify and the other charges were dropped.
Texas A&M originally pursued a yearlong suspension against the quarterback, but they eventually reinstated him before the beginning of the season. All the glory of a freshman Heisman trophy winner, that huge upset win against Alabama, almost wiped out because of a fake ID. Wrong place at the wrong time? Possibly, but already “Johnny Football” was showing signs of questionable decision-making for someone who was about to be thrown into stardom. Again, Manziel was 19 at the time of the incident, going into his second year of college. Everyone makes mistakes, especially young college kids who haven’t had real responsibilities yet. Manziel didn’t leave his dorm that June evening knowing his friend was going to get him into trouble and he certainly didn’t know he would be stopped by police. But he did, and he made a poor decision that he paid for. Next comes an incident that has turned into a spec on Johnny’s “rap sheet” of supposed controversies. At the beginning of his sophomore season, just half-a-year removed from receiving the Heisman Trophy, the NCAA announced it was investigating Manziel. The charges? Possibly accepting payment for autographs he signed earlier in the year. According to USA Today sports reporter Daniel Uthman, the NCAA could prove Manziel knew the autographs would be sold, but they couldn’t prove he was paid for them himself. Texas A&M would suspend Manziel for half
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of the season-opener game against Rice University. Manziel dodged a bullet this time. If the NCAA found him guilty of receiving money, he could have missed at least half of the football season. In 2013 Manziel had another year filled with good stats and accolades. According to Sports Reference statistic database, Johnny Football had 4,000 passing yards to go with almost 800 rushing yards. He was one of the most dynamic players of the college football season. He capped off another great year by being named Chick-fil-A Bowl Offensive MVP in a win against Duke. After two years as a starter at Texas A&M, Johnny Football decided to take his talents to the NFL. After two exciting years of college ball in a tough conference, many NFL draft analysts regarded him as a top five pick in the draft. But according to ESPN and Sports Illustrated, other scouts cited discipline and attitude issues as reasons a team wouldn’t risk a high pick for him. With multiple NFL teams in need of a franchise quarterback, it seemed Manziel would find a team somewhere in the first round. When draft day came around, the five first picks left the draft board. Manziel was still available. Then the next ten picks. “Johnny Football” was still there. Halfway through the first round and nobody took a chance on a Heisman winning quarterback who proved to be a big-game, big-play type of guy. But finally, the wait was over. The Cleveland Browns traded up four picks to draft their guy: Johnny Manziel. So now that he’s here, finally in the NFL, what can fans expect? Well, if the preseason is to be taken as a preview, we can expect the same-old Johnny Football. At times, he’s been outstanding, like his touchdown pass against the Bears in his final preseason game. Other times, he’s been the immature kid that so many experts were predicting before the draft. In week two of the preseason, Manziel was spotted flipping off the Washington Redskins sideline after a series of frustrating plays. It was obvious; anybody watching could see what he did. “I should have been smarter,” Manziel said to an ESPN reporter calmly in the postgame press conference. A few days later he was fined $12,000 from the NFL. On the football field, harsh words are common. I’m sure there are a number of middle fingers flying around between plays, in more discrete ways of course. But on Monday Night Football when you’re arguably the most watched rookie in the NFL? Come on Johnny, be good. Your fans want you to succeed and be a polarizing sports figure for the right reasons
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) heads for the locker room after shaking hands with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, left, after a 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. Manziel did not see action in the game
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Baseball fans try to keep dry during a rain delaying the start of the baseball game between Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014.
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everything is right when facing a good hitter. The time in-between innings should be shorter, but they cannot do this because of advertisements. The first change that I would make would be to shorten the amount of time that players are allowed to take when they step out of the batters box. Many players step out and readjust their batting gloves in between every pitch. The only reason a batter should step out of the box should be to get a sign from the base coach. If there is no sign from the coach then the batter should stay in the box inbetween pitches. Another problem is the length of the meetings between the pitcher and the pitching coach. Yes, the umpire does come out to the mound to break it up, but more times than not the meeting still goes on for a few more seconds. What I would do to solve this problem would be to limit the number of times a coach can visit his pitcher to once an inning. I would also make these meetings last only ten seconds long, starting when the coach gets to the mound. This way the coaching staff would have to strategize when to come out and there would be far
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less of a delay to the game itself. One of the newer rules to Major League Baseball in the last few years has been the use of replay to get calls right. However, the amount of time it takes to reach the final verdict is often extensive. The umpire leaves the field of play to look at the replay and are sometimes gone for close to ten minutes, even when the fans see it on the big screen and know immediately what the call is the first time they see it. Umpires need to pick up the pace for replay reviews. Even die-hard baseball fans are becoming agitated with how long games are taking and Manfred should make the issue a focal point in the near future. Many fans fall asleep before games end when they are home and even at the stadium. For example, Andrew Robert Rector, a man attending a Yankees game last April was caught sleeping in the stands on national television. If you look around any ballpark past the seventh inning at a night game there will be empty seats. MLB seriously needs to look into ways to shorten games to keep fans interested in order to stay in competition with the three other major American sports. Mike Miezejeski can be contacted at mmiezejeski@keene-equinox.com
Keene State College athletic team records Women’s Soccer
Volleyball Overall.
HOME
2-5
AWAY (neutral)
STREAK
0-0 1-2 (1-3) Lost 1
vs. Westfield State 1
2
3
Westfield State
25
25
19
Keene State College
16
22
25
Set Scores
1
1
Connecticut College
28
3
Keene State College
26
2 25 11
3
Total
25
0 3
19
Field Hockey HOME
AWAY (neutral)
2-0
2-0
0-0(0-0) Won 2
Suspended due to lightning
CONF.
HOME
2-2
0-0
0-0 1-2 (1-0) Lost 1
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1
Keene State College
0
Framingham
0
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2
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1
Endicott
0
1
1
0
Keene State College
0
0
2
Total
1 0
AWAY (neutral)
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Men’s & Women’s Cross Country
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2
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New England College.
0
0
Keene State College
6
5
0 11
vs. Brandeis
AWAY (neutral)
STREAK
vs. Wheaton
Goals by Period
1
2
Keene State College
1
0
1
Keene State College
Brandeis
1
1
2
Wheaton
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2
Total
0
0
6
5
2
7
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Wednesday, Sept. 17th. 7:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 13th. 10:30 am
Saturday Sept. 13th. 1:00 pm
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BLAST FROM THE PAST A WEEK IN KSC SPORTS HISTORY
Men’s soccer coach holds high standards JACOB BARRETT
Equinox Staff
September 6th, 2001 “Suzanne Heinkel had two goals to lead KSC to a women’s soccer victory over Clark University in Worcester, MA. It was the third straight win for KSC (3-0).” “Sarah Nordle (Hooksett, N.H.) gave KSC a 1-0 lead ten minutes into the game when a clear-kick passed the goalie into the ing.” “Heinkel continued to lead the Owls to 3-0, with her second sisted on the play. Melissa Bergeron, a freshman, also netted her September 8th, 2001 “Keene State College has announced its 2001 inductees to the College’s Alumni-Athletic Hall of Fame. The new inductees include Arthur ‘Joe’ Giovannangeli Jr., class of ‘66, basketball, golf. Dave Terry, class of ‘72, basketball. Scott Hatch, class ‘89, cross country and track; Tina Gonyea, class of 1990, basketball; and the 1981 KSC men’s soccer team.” September 10th, 2001 “KSC’s Jason Lombardo and Michelle Mason have been named Little East Conference men’s and women’s soccer Rookies of the Week.” “Lombardo scored three goals and completed one assist in his over Fredonia State and scored both goals for Keene State in a 3-2 loss to nationally-ranked Wheaton College.” “Michelle Mason, a freshman goalkeeper allowed just one goal start.” “No one could get through her in a match up against Oneonta State and the University of Rochester and was named Defensive MVP of the Rochester Tournament.” Courtesy of KSC Sports Information Archive.
Once an Owl, always an Owl. Keene State alumni Rick Scott is now coaching the team he once played for forty years ago. The new head coach for men’s soccer is proud to lead the team he once suited up for. “It feels good,” Scott said. “When you’re part of the Keene State Soccer family, you’re there forever.” Coach Scott joined the coaching staff as an assistant twenty-two years ago, and he is very excited to be taking over the program. Any concerns the players have because of Scott’s new title can quickly be put to rest. Senior captain Patrick Anthony commented on the matter, “I think it was an easy adjustment because Rick has been with Keene State Soccer for so many years before he was even named head coach,” Anthony said. Scott has become comfortable with his new team after years on the staff, so players already feel a connection and do not see it as much of a change Scott is not the only one who is pleased with his new job as head coach. “I am thrilled Rick is our new head coach. He is a great coach and he is going to make a huge positive impact for Keene State Soccer; this year and many years to come,” Anthony said. Scott’s coaching has already made an impact on the team, which played well in the Keene State Classic this past weekend. In the team’s opening tournament the Owls defeated Lasell College 3-1, but fell
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Freshman back Jonathan Pena evades a defender on Saturday Sept. 6, 2014 in a game against Wheaton.
short against Brandeis 2-1. There have been some changes since Scott’s tenure began and by all accounts, Scott is a strict, no-nonsense coach who demands a lot from his players both on and off the field. The new head coach expressed the urgency of off-season workouts to his players. “I wanted more of a commitment from these guys. I wanted more of a commitment from them in the offseason, the spring season. I wanted their commitment to strength training, to cardio, to staying fit, to getting stronger and we got that from the guys,” Scott said.
Sign ups for intramural sports teams underway NICK D’AMATO
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Registration is open for several intramural sports online — all signups take place through the IMLeagues.com website. Students can create a free account for IMLeagues by going to imleagues.com/keene and following the instructions on the website. When signing-up students must use your Keene State College e-mail address, where they’ll be sent an e-mail to activate their account; once they click that link their account will be active. Once students have an account they can create a team or join a team for any of the open-registrations. “It was pretty easy, once you sign-up you can invite anyone you want on your team by their KSC email,” KSC senior Ryan Deluca said. Registrations are open for two weeks before the deadline and games will begin the week after the deadline. Students who wish to play intramural sports but don’t have a team to play with can use the “free agents” feature, which allows students to put their name, contact information, availability, experience [high school or recreational] and even your 40 yard dash time. Team captains who are looking for additional players can reach out and add these free agents to their team. Captains will have to pass a short quiz in order to create their team. This quiz should take 5-10 minutes and answers to all questions should be able to be found in the sport rules and intramural policies and procedures, according to the sport description on IMLeagues. “A lot of the questions were common sense, most had to do with safety rules . For example, rules about wearing jewelry during games. The other
BOSTON (AP) — Clay Buchholz had his third straight solid start and the Boston Red Sox beat Toronto 4-3 Saturday night, damaging the Blue Jays’ fading playoff hopes. Buchholz (7-8) gave up two runs and four hits in 6 1-3 innings to help Boston get its second straight win against Toronto. He struck Edward Mujica, Boston’s fourth reliever, got the save. Colby Rasmus had a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the seventh for the Blue Jays, who began the day
Once an athlete is on a team, IMLeagues.com will be your primary source of information for most things to do with intramural sports. Schedules, scores, playoff brackets and game cancellations will all be sent as emails and text messages through IMLeagues and can also be seen on your team’s page. Captains can request time preferences for their games and use the page to contact their entire team all at once. Intramural sports are open to players of all experience and skill levels. No previous experience is required to play an intramural sport. However, some larger sports will feature both a competitive division and a recreational division. The competitive division is for players who want that extra competition and probably played the sport in high school. The recreational division is for players who just want to come out and play or might not have a strong background in the sport. nitely gravitate to the sports you’ve already played. Especially if you can’t make a college team,” Deluca said. Teams should sign-up for the division that they would like to play in based on team members skills and interests. Most sports will feature one-to-two games a week for each team. Some sports also offer co-rec divisions, where men and women play together on the same team. Players can play on one single gender team and one co-rec team in a particular sport if both are offered. Some sports may have additional eligibility requirements regarding former varsity and club athletes. Links to the full rules for each sport as well as the intramural policies and procedures can be found on IMLeagues.com as well as the Intramural
for the AL’s second wild card. The Red Sox scored
Shown above is a KSC student playing in a co-rec softball team at the Owl Athletic Complex.
Sports website. A wide-range of sports are offered for participants in intramural sports. ball, ultimate frisbee and inner tube water polo. Table tennis, 3-on-3 basketball, dodgeball and pool/billiards will complete the fall sports offered at KSC. The information above was provided by Nick D’Amato, the Intramural Coordinator. Nick D’Amato can be contacted at Nicholas.DAmato@keene.edu
If a serious incident has occurred, these people
lete contact the Associate Vice President for Finance? Another element missing from the handbook is direct-contact information. Listed phone numbers and emails would eliminate athletes having to do the research on who and how to contact someone when an issue arises. Omissions from this list are the KSC Counseling Center, Campus Safety and Keene Police.
doing all the things we should be doing any time a student brings a concern forward. We Besides the steps to make revisions regard- are taking the appropriate steps to protect you ing sexual misconduct, all coaches were also [KSC students], the employees, and do the right required to attend one of three seminars on kind of investigation,” Huot said. sexual harassment. Huot said, “We have a great athletic proWhen asked which coaches attended the meeting Huot responded, “They all attended.” am a huge Owl fan. I get myself out to as many When asked if there had been any issues if games, meets and competitions as I can. I don’t coaches had not attended Huot said, “ Oh, sure, want you to draw a line between particular the meeting was mandatory,” stressing the seri- investigations and whether or not we have a ous actions the college was taking to enforce the good athletic department. Our coaches are very, new policy. very concerned with your welfare and I think “We’ve done lots of training over the largely do a great job.” summer with the coaches; we did training with the athletes. We even sent some of the folks Kendall Pope can be contacted at involved in various investigations to trainkpope@keene-equinox.com ing and the reason for that is to ensure we are
last three years. Scott says that as time goes on, they will be able to play better together and that his team is more than capable of making a run at the title. Hopefully ending the season with their first championship since 2010 and a ticket to the NCAA tournament. ”We feel we are ready to battle for that,” Scott said. Only time will tell, but the Owls are as confident as ever. Jacob Barrett can be contacted at jbarrett@keene-equinox.com
Buchholz shines, Red Sox beat Jays KEN POWTAK
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Senior captain Kaleb Lique-Naitove, commented on the increased load on the players, “He’s holding us to higher standards personally… He’s putting more responsibility on us to own up to our actions and be committed to the program.” The team is hoping that their hard work will pay off and has big expectations for this season. “ We set a goal, we want to win the Little East Championship,” Scott said. In order to be a top-team in the conference, they will have to play against Eastern Connecticut, a team that has been very competitive the
4-3 win in extra innings. Mookie Betts made a running catch, going to his knees to snag a bloop in short center to save a run, ending the eighth. Buchholz gave up two then retired the 11 straight batters before Jose Bautista’s leadoff double in the sixth. After walking the next batter, Buchholz helped himself by grabbing Adam Lind’s grounder second, starting a 1-6-3 double play. Navarro then lined out to center. TRAINER’S ROOM Blue Jays: Kevin Pillar after Melky Cabrera was lost for the season with a
Cabrera, a big part of the lineup, was second in the majors with 171 hits when he was injured, batting .301 with 19 homers and 73 RBIs. Red Sox: INF/OF and leadoff hitter Brock Holt, ahead on Will Middlewho left Friday’s win early brooks’ RBI single in the with dizziness, was out of second. Yoenis Cespedes the lineup, but manager had an RBI double in the John Farrell said he was third and Christian Vazquez available to play. added an RBI double. Farrell said he decided Buchholz left with a 4-1 to get an extra right-handed lead in the seventh before batter in the lineup against Craig Breslow gave up left-handed starter Happ. Rasmus’ homer that hooked First baseman Mike Napoli left because an illpole. ness after the second inning. In his last start, Buchholz shut out Tampa Bay UP NEXT with a three-hitter on Blue Jays: Knuckleballer Sunday. On Aug. 25 in R.A. Dickey (11-12, 3.94 Toronto, he held Toronto ERA) is scheduled to start scoreless over eight innings before leaving with the He has won two of his bases loaded in the ninth. last three starts, going seven The bullpen allowed strong innings, allowing just all three runners to score two runs and two hits in his before Boston pulled out a last one on Sept. 2. innings off J.A. Happ (9-9) after the Blue Jays jumped ahead 1-0 on Dioner Navarro’s RBI double. Dustin Pedroia’s runscoring grounder tied it in
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