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Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014

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Higher education is lacking in support

Snow traps cars on campus

BETHANY RICCIARDI

acting nEwS Editor Higher education is confronting massive change and great uncertainty; institutions are challenged like never before.

Keene State College partnered with the American Democracy Project and hosted on the subject of the state of public higher education.

George Mehaffy, Vice President, Academic Leadership and Change at the American Association of State Arts Center and highlighted the role and importance of a residential college experience in his Red Balloon Project presentation. Mehaffy presented the problem and stated, ing in the U.S. will have ceased to exist.” Mehaffy predicted that by 2059, there will be no more public support for public higher education.

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KSC health center confirms season’s first case of the flu RACHEL HEARD

Equinox Staff The Center for Health and an email sent out to all Keene State College students on Feb. 12.

Director of Health and Wellness Christine Burke said because there were con-

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Above, cars are stuck in the Winchester parking lot due to recent plowing. According to Arthur Winsor, assistant director of Physical PlantGrounds department at KSC, it is almost impossible not to put snow behind the cars.

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Equinox Staff The compilation of multiple snowstorms has left many Keene State College students in need of assistance.

The Winchester lot is one of six parking lots available for student drivers. The Winchester lot is the largest of the lots, and snow removal in this area has complicated many driver’s agendas. Arthur Winsor, also known

as Bud, is the assistant director of the Physical Plant-Grounds department, here at KSC. Winsor, who has worked at KSC for 20 years, said, “Part of the problem is, where there are cars that don’t move during a storm, they think we are plowing them in.” Winsor explained that his workers face their plows away from parked cars to diminish the amount of snow left behind. However, the reality is, snow will be left behind.

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A Keene State College student’s car is stuck in snow in the Winchester parking lot after the lot was plowed following multiple snowstorms.

“It is almost impossible not to put of the Winchester lot, the spaces are snow behind the cars,” Winsor stated. angled down towards a drain, which Winsor continued to explain that the adds to student’s frustration. department’s intentions are never Many students have experienced to leave students stuck and inconvenienced. Winsor added that, in parts

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LEAP organization members move towards the legalization of all drugs PAMELA BUMP

COPY EDITOR A recent Business Insider report of the 50 “Most On-Campus Drug Arrests Per 1,000 Students,” ranked Keene State College at number 20. On a wider scale, KSC has contributed to a small percentage of drug-related arrests made nationally since President Richard Nixon’s “War on Drugs” began. Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, or LEAP, has proposed one possible way of reducing future drug use and drug related arrests in the United States; legalizing all drugs at once.

“This [drug use] is a health problem, not a crime problem. Let’s not let the criminal justice system take care of this issue. Let’s save a whole bunch of money and a whole bunch of lives

and help educate people. We have to end prohibition in order to do this. We legalize all drugs. Drugs like marijuana, drugs like cocaine, drugs like heroin. That sounds pretty radical.

We’re not making it up,” Richard Van Wickler, a speaker for LEAP, stated at sentation on Tuesday Feb. 18.

The event in the Lloyd P. Young Student Center’s Mabel Brown Room was led by Van Wickler, a KSC adjunct who spoke on behalf of LEAP. Van Wickler also serves as the Superintendent of Cheshire County Dept. of Corrections. The event discussed prohibition, its problematic history and an explanation of why all drugs should be legalized, as proposed by the organization.

One major topic discussed was

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Van Wickler speaks on behalf of LEAP, at the L.P. Young Student Center in the Mabel Brown Room on Feb. 18 discussed the legalization of drugs.

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other states, in October and November, the health center was expecting and preparing for an early arrival.

Burke noted that the months of January, February and March make up the According to the Center for Disease Control and Preis a contagious respiratory

been hit by a bus. Usually, it has a fever, a sudden onset and pretty high like 101 or 102 fever, headache, body ache, like your entire body hurts—and it does usually have a cough that goes with it, but it’s different than the cough you get when you have a cold.”

Burke continued and said often people are confused by their symptoms. She added, you will never forget what it feels like.”

For students who are toms, Burke and Anne Nolan, an infection preventionist for Cheshire Medical Center, agree that going out seeking medical attention, like your primary care physician, is not the best course of action.

Both agreed that this course of medical attention should only be taken in certain cases.

“Coming in [to the health

viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness.”

Burke explained that sometimes there is confusion among the general public is a way to spread [the virus], about whether or not they and the truth of the matter is, [students] don’t really need medical care, but they do all the time. People associate need to pay attention. I don’t things like the gastrointesti- want to minimize it, but for nal, the norovirus, the stuff most people who get it there that makes you vomit and is nothing that we’re going to do because it has to run its course,” Burke said. said.

Nolan said, for members of the Keene community, explained, is a completely coming into the hospital to different virus than the seabest decision either. an intestinal virus that can “Testing is really expenspread very quickly and sive, and for most healthy involves extreme vomiting individuals, there’s really and diarrhea. something that comes on get plenty of rest, that kind really fast. One minute, of thing. So, you don’t need you’re feeling great, the next to have an expensive test to minute you feel like you’ve

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CAMPUS ‘NH Listens’ organization confronts drug SAFETY and alcohol problems in the city of Keene report log

Week of: Feb. 17 Monday, Feb. 17 7:52 a.m. Appian Way: Vendor driving personal vehicle on walkways.

5:07 p.m. Butler Court: RA called in 706 [marijuana] while doing health and safety checks Tuesday, Feb. 18 8:36 a.m. Carle Hall: Female in a lot of pain.

1:36 p.m. Madison Street: City Express having difficult time doing pick ups due to violators in roadway.

Wednesday, Feb. 19 2:46 p.m. Science Center: Student’s camera and equipment was stolen from TDS Center.

9:57 p.m. Monadnock Hall: 706 [marijuana].

Thursday, Feb. 20 7:27 a.m. All Campus: Contracted service driver using walkways to get around campus.

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Members of the New Hampshire Listens organization collaborate in the Keene Public Library Thursday, Feb. 20, on drug and alcohol problems in the Keene community.

Organization members say community conversation is key to decreasing harmful activity ERIC JEDD

10:37 a.m. Appian Way: Officer found lost subject driving a vehicle down Appian Way and they are being redirected off the walkway to the visitor parking lot.

11:36 p.m. Randall Hall: RA reporting suspicious looking brownies on counter individually wrapped. RD told RA to throw them away.

11:49 p.m. Mason Library: Reporting a book found hollowed out with seeds.

Friday, Feb. 21 8:31 a.m. Elliot Lot: Hit parked car in parking lot.

7:13 p.m. Student Center Lot: Caller reported intoxicated female in parking lot beside campus convenience.

5:51 p.m. Media Arts Center: Student called reporting a squirrel in vent.

Saturday, Feb. 22 1:51 a.m. Owl’s Nest 7: RA reporting an argument between a male and female.

Female entered the building and was waiting for someone to let him in.

1:17 a.m. Owl’s Nest 3: Student called about a group of students throwing snowballs at her window.

Sunday, Feb. 23 12:36 a.m. Holloway: Student requesting transport to ER. 2:15 a.m. Sidewalk (s): Suspicious group.

Equinox Staff On Thursday, Feb. 20, representatives from the New Hampshire Listens organization and other representatives from the New Futures New Hampshire worked collaboratively to converse on problems in the community at the Keene Public Library.

The concept of people meeting and discussing is one major aspect of what New Hampshire Listens does. According to Michele Holt-Shannon, the associate director of NH Listens, “Just being a part of a conversation can reduce stigmas about many different topics in a community.”

Futures is the other organization that has similar goals to that of NH Listens, “Our policy is to educate, collaborate and advocate,” according to Sarah Sadowski, who oversees New Futures advocacy training. Sadowski stated, “Tonight is really about what you see in your community and what impacts can be made by conversing.”

Partnering up with NH Listens is something that both organizations like to do in order to amplify the effects of the program.

Sadowski commented on the relationship between the two organizations, “We really admire the work [NH Listens] does. We were very excited when we started working with them.”

New Hampshire Listens has created facilitated initiatives such as the program at the Keene library since 2011, with the

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goal of, “Getting people to walk away with talking to their neighbors and attempting to understand each other better,” Holt-Shannon said.

“What we do here is design conversations like this to get people informed and talking so we can hear what people are concerned about,” Holt-Shannon added.

Bruce Mallory, director of NH Listens and interim director at the University of New Hampshire, gave established general courtesy rules for conversing. “Speak for yourself and not for others. We want to hear from you as residents or citizens, so please be respectful of everyone,” he said.

The topic of discussion for this panel was drugs and alcohol problems in the community. Before the actual discussions between the different groups of participants, information about New Hampshire’s drug and alcohol problems was compiled and shared to help spark the conversations.

Mallory also revealed that even though the information was shared and discussed between the participants, it would be anonymous.

The facilitators would be taking notes on things people would like to change.

Mallory stated, “Another purpose of this conversation is that [the conversations] will be combined with others all over the state, and presented.”

According to a 2011 national survey on drug use and health, conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, N.H. is 3.1 percent worse than the national average when it comes to drug use, other than mari-

juana.

N.H. is also 8.2 percent worse than the national average when it comes to normal marijuana use. While people in N.H. are consuming 12.2 percent more alcohol in 30 days than the national average. N.H. is also 9.1 percent worse than that of the national average in binge drinking.

As for marijuana use, N.H. also beat out the national average of users of all ages; from 12 to 26 years old and up.

Alongside the national statistics about N.H., multiple different statistics were given that ranged from social and economic costs, impacts on families and communities, barriers to treatment of addiction; many different bits of information researched and compiled to educate people wanting to know more and say more.

Because of the concepts and the safe environment of the event established by both N.H. Listens and New Futures, the names and discussions of the participants in the panel will not be published. The conversations were structured with respect in mind, and even if someone disagreed with someone else, the philosophy of both organizations encourages and supports healthy disagreement while communicating.

Holt-Shannon commented on the effectiveness of conversation in the community and said, “When we work together with people from all walks of life and diversities, we can start to identify with each other and can make change happen.”

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in calling KSC Campus Safety for help.

A sophomore student at KSC who asked to remain anonymous stated after calling

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Equinox Staff On February 25, members of Student Assembly voted on three positions open for immediate membership. Allison Picone was announced as Junior Class Secretary, Brendan Ackerman won Non-traditional Representative, and Samantha MaGee was voted Sophomore Class Representative. cial requests for the current year. All were approved by an unanimous vote. The Keene State College Film Society transferred $4,000 from their maintenance/repairs account, to their professional service account, as they prepare to donate to the Monadnock International Film Festival. The Active Minds Club was rewarded $200 for help with advertising for their club. According to member Brandon Roy, the money will help them gain members and educate students about mental illnesses.

The Geography Club was given $3,539 to further advertise their work throughout the year. In addition, the Ski and Snowboard Club received $2,428. Representative Colin Bogrette said the money will be used for the club’s end of the year trip.

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him to purchase a shovel from Walmart.

The student indicated that he was able to get the car out of the parking spot after cer Brendan Bosquet explained the remark made toward the student.

Bosquet stated, “We are not trying to be negative, but if you were off campus, who would dig you out?” Bosquet added that students should invest in this type of equipment in the case of these problems. Bosquet noted that it will help them in the long run, BREE KRAUS / EQUINOX STAFF once they are located off campus.

Students find themselves snowed in after snowstorms and rounds of plowing in the “Triple A [AAA] has a list of necessities, Winchester lot. Campus Safety advised students to keep snow equipment in their which people should have in their cars,” Bosquet said. Bosquet added that Campus

cars.

home for the weekend.

“On Friday from one p.m. to four p.m., we will be in the Winchester lot clearing to help the students, we would then lose the spaces as students leave so that when they come back, they are coming back to those people for our listed duties. Students a clean space,” Winsor shared. If this proshould be prepared,” Bosquet explained.

Winsor agreed with Bosquet and said cess is successful, it will continue as needed, Winsor said. Students may call the Grounds

or push students out of spaces. “If one of

shovels for their cars. “I want students to know that they can call us if they get stuck, but it would not hurt to invest in a shovel,” Winsor said. Winsor further explained they would still be making attempts to clear the snow from the lot as students disperse

Bosquet said.

“We want to help students as well,” Winsor explained.

Winsor added that students should be aware of the need for personal preparation.

He said if students move their car as soon as possible after a snowstorm, it will decrease their chances of getting stuck. Winsor recommended that if students see the plow in of the Campus Safety cruisers have been the parking lot, they shouldn’t be afraid of equipped with shovels to assist students going and moving their car as Grounds will as successfully as they can. “We are doing clear the spot and students can pull back in. our best to keep students safe, but this is an ongoing battle. We want to help students Haley Erdbrink can be contacted at but the students need to work with us,” herbrink@keene-equinox.com

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who receive the shot, the less chance they’ll be of spreading it, but there’s a lot of reasons why people choose to not get vaccinated and I respect that. because it’s the same treat- So, it’s an individual’s choice.”

Burke and Nolan both ment whether it’s a cold or the noted that a common myth,

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explained.

Both Burke and Nolan noted that if an individual is ing or they are diabetic or asthmatic, they should seek medical attention because they are at high risk for developing a more serious illness.

“They’re more likely to have the virus settle in their lungs and develop pneumonia. Most people, the likelihood of that happening to them is very rare, but if it gets to that point they need medical care. It’s not that

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troversial, is completely inaccurate.

virus in the vaccine. There’s no chance, no way you’re going to shot. Sometimes it takes two or so weeks to build immunity.

We’re injecting antibodies and it takes your body about two weeks to respond to those antibodies so if you’re exposed to weeks you’re going to get the

per se but they are going to treat the symptoms that can Nolan said.

KSC junior Rachel Perreault develop and can be life threatening,” Burke said.

In October the Center for Health and Wellness sent out recovered. She described the emails to the KSC commu- illness as “awful.” would be held on campus for a $15 fee that could be charged to student accounts.

Burke said that they administered approximately 300 shots to students. Burke noted that she would like to see more

into a head cold. I was lucky that there was a snowstorm because I had classes canceled for two days. If not for the snow I would be really stressed from being behind,” Perreault said.

Perreault said she had “We’ve gone through the shots we have but it’s a small percentage. It’s not even ten ous years but opted out this percent of the student popula- season, ultimately she regretted her decision. tion. It’s higher than it used to “I didn’t really think about be, at one point I would only get maybe eighty students Nolan said that even it wasn’t made out to be a big healthy people should get and now we’re getting more deal compared to other years vaccinated not just to protect than triple that,” Burke stated. themselves, but for people Burke continued, “Ideally around them as well. all students would get vac- irresponsible,” Perreault said.

“What we’re really hoping Many others like Perreault cinated. The more students

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you’re going to prevent your classmates and people with whom you work and people with whom you see in the community from getting sick.

People who have rheumatoid arthritis and people who have cancer and people who have other chronic illnesses are at

great risk of morbidity (a dis- life and others,” Nolan said. dents can contact local pharmaeased state) and mortality from Burke said the end of flu cies, which still have the shot season is near and it should defi- available, according to Burke. nitely be on the way out by the chances of them getting the time spring break rolls around.

Rachel Heard can be contacted Burke urged anyone who is at considering getting the shot to do rheard@keene-equinox.com shot to help protect the people so. The health center is no longer with whom you love in your administering flu shots, but stuProbably not.”

Mehaffy asked the ultimate question for institutions, “Can we transform ourued, “The challenge is enormous, we have a confusion of purposes, distorted reward structures, limited success, high costs, -

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be funding for higher education,” Mehaffy said. From 2006 to 2001, tuition at public four-year institutions has gone up 18 percent, Mehaffy said. At this rate, students are about to pay a higher percentage than the state pays for public schooling.

Mehaffy shared a Powerpoint presentation with information about higher education.

On one slide, the Powerpoint stated Moody’s Inventor Services Report in Jan. 23, 2012, found, “Tuition levels are at a tipping point.” They [Moody] said higher education must innovate to remain viable.

Some ways Mehaffy said schools could plan to work on that is by making more colagement.

Another slide showed the evidence of success had a poor outcome when the American Institutes of Research (AIR) in 2006 found that 20 percent of U.S. college graduates only have basic quantitative literacy skills—they are unable to estimate if their car has enough gasoline to get to the next gas station.

According to AIR more than 50 percent of students at a four-year college lack skills to perform complex literacy tasks, such as ing the arguments of newspaper editorials.

In addition to this, 45 percent of students didn’t demonstrate any statistically significant improvement in Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) performance during the

moment for higher education: it is the dawn of a very different era. The institutions that will succeed —indeed, thrive—in this era will be those that constantly innovate.”

Mehaffy joked that people who are against higher education should live in N.H. Schmidl-Gagne explained, “We are for public higher education, so we are last, and it would more than tripling of what we get to bring it to get to forty-nine. We have

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George Mehaffy talks about harmful outcomes for public higher education in the future. The event took place on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Redfern Arts Center.

ADP since 2008. “The goal of the American that the education received was not worth Democracy Project is to educate the next the cost.” generation of informed and engaged citiStudent loan debt outpaced credit card public, four-year institutions—and part of our mission is civic engagement, and it is the founding principle of public education that you not only, you know, prepare people for life-long learning, and world of

able to look at the big picture and look at the common good,” Schmidl-Gagne said.

“When I went to college, it cost six-hundred dollars for tuition and it was all paid for with Pell grants and other things—I left college debt-free,” Schmidl-Gagne continFurthermore, the slide showed that AIR ued. Schmidl-Gagne mentioned that leavconducted another study indicating that 36 percent of students didn’t show any sig- intense issue.

On the other hand, if a student stays, over four years.

Kim Schmidl-Gagne, program man- debt he or she will leave with.

Mehaffy commented on such debt and She said KSC has been working with said,“In a recent survey, eighty percent said

to Mehaffy. He added that the average debt for those with loans now is $24,000. out a way to educate more students, with greater learning outcomes at a lower cost.

Mehaffey said the key areas of change are course delivery, course designs and course support. Although, he said, “We shouldn’t just focus on creating courses, but instead on creating learning experiences.”

Schmidl-Gagne said, “I think the vast majority of the faculty here is committed to the students, and making sure that they learn.”

She also said she believes the data is correct and that 85 percent of what students learn happens outside of the classroom.

She asked, “Can you regurgitate facts from

give almost nothing to public higher education.”

According to Schmidl-Gagne, KSC makes constant efforts to reach out to corporate sponsors and individuals to create more scholarships and enhance the scholarships KSC has. She said KSC runs programs through Continuing-ed to try and generate revenue.

Schmidl-Gagne said George Mehaffy named this presentation the Red Balloon Project after a project created by a governgovernment project, they sent eight red weather balloons up in the air, and challenged institutions around the country to She said she believes MIT won, in approximately eight hours. She said this school used social networking to do so.

“The idea is that they used a collective to solve a problem—You couldn’t just sit at into the world and work with colleagues and collaborators,” Schmidl-Gagne said.

“Downtown Abbey.”

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“Grey’s Anatomy.”

Nixon’s “War On Drugs.” Van Wickler explained that Nixon coined the phrase “War on Drugs” during his second term presidential campaign. Nixon argued that, “College kids were using drugs in epidemic proportions and that it would destroy America,” according to Van Wickler.

As Van Wickler educated the audience on the history of prohibition, he explained that in 1914, “One of the reasons that they [the government] decided that drugs needed to be illegal was because one-pointthree percent of the population at that time were addicted to a substance or a drug.”

Van Wickler later noted that in 1970, “They [government] wanted to know how many people were addicted, that made this [War on Drugs] such an incredible urgent mission. It was one-point-three percent.”

“After the trillion dollars, thirty-eight million arrests and this ‘Get tough on crime’ to try and create a drug-free society, they wanted to know what was the percentage on the population in 2002 that were addicted to drugs. That was onepoint-three percent,” Van Wickler stated.

Despite the non-changing percentage, Van Wickler said, “In 2003, we spent sixty-nine billion dollars in one year just for drug intervention alone. In 2011, it was eighty-eight billion dollars.“ Van Wickler expanded, “In 1950, we had 250 thousand people incarcerated, and then in 1970, we went to 338 thousand. In 1990 one-pointone-million, and in 2000, one-point-ninemillion. It took over two-hundred years to took a little over ten years to put the second million in jail. It was because we wanted to fuel the ‘War on Drugs.’”

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Mental health issues are overlooked nationwide

Illegal drug use continues to make headlines in New England and across the nation. The Equinox the issue of mental health associated with drug use and crime is overlooked.

We do not agree with crime, we condemn it.

However, we do not believe this country is doing enough to ensure users and addicts receive the help they need to become healthy.

More efforts to establish more opportunities for rehabilitation should be made. Time behind bars will help addicts break their addictions is what will end drug-related crime.

We have become too focused on justice as the only form of action. Not every individual has the tools he or she needs to get better. We must provide them.

It is the government’s job to make sure that with the opportunity to break unhealthy habits.

More government funding needs to go to mental health facilities and into educating the public about drug use rather than increasing and changing law consequences, especially privatized prisons whose Also, more options for concerned family members and friends need to be made available as addiction affect individuals beyond the addict.

The Equinox believes in the justice system. It is important to note that justice is not always the sole solution to a problem.

At the end of the day we are all human and we all need to continuously support those who are struggling. Illegal drug use may not be new to Americans, but new strategies must be used to attack this problem rather than attack the people.

It is absolutely necessary to focus on improving mental health. In order to recover, we must uncover what issues stem from and begin with the addiction. Jail will not help these people— but better programs can.

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Scotland takes next step towards passing same-sex marriage laws Two people who love each other have a right to get married, whether they are gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, straight—whatever.

Scotland passed a bill recently, which allows same-sex weddings to take place in Scotland by the government. The bill was passed by a vote of 105 to 18 on Feb. 4 in favor of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill. This has made Scotland the seventeenth country in the world to pass same-sex marriage.

Two of Scotland’s main churches did not approve the bill being passed, yet the government passed the bill, according to BBC News.

Ministers reassured religious leaders they would not be forced to

hold such ceremonies in churches.

However, there are some ceremonies that will take place by the end of the year in autumn.

As part of the Keene State College Pride group, I am more than excited that other countries are allowing same-sex marriages to take place. It has been not just KSC Pride’s goal, but other LGBTQ/ GSRM groups around the world to legalize same-sex marriage. This is quite an accomplishment and one more country down for the count that supports gay marriage.

Marriage is about love, not about gender. As I identify as a gay male, it is hard for me to see other people in the LGBTQ/GSRM community

struggle with rude comments by those who do not support gays, lesbians, bi-sexuals, etc.

I constantly hear stories of harassment from my KSC Pride group. It sickens me that even people here on campus say these rude things. No one has the right to treat others that way. Why would anyone feel the need to demolish the self-esteem of another student based on their sexual orientation— or for that matter, any reason at all?

I myself have dealt with rude comments about my sexual orientation around campus because I identify as a gay male and although it makes me sad, I remind myself that there are just some people in this

world who will not try to understand what they don’t know.

I am hopeful that other states in North America will be passing same-sex marriage, as several states have recently, with Virginia possibly pass gay marriage. This would be a huge accomplishment as the southern part of the United States has a reputation for strongly disagreeing with same-sex marriage.

This is one step closer towards legalizing gay marriage around the world. It will take time, but I believe that one day we can achieve this goal.

Jacob Knehr can be contacted at jkner@keene-equinox.com

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‘Coming out’ should not be a necessary obligation

A proposed Kansas bill reflects negatively on the state’s ideals Weird bills are passed around legislation all the time. It is through this process that new ideas are considered and each state is able to ingly enough, though, some states are passing bills that seem to bring their legislature back to the 1950s.

The state of Kansas has recently considered a law that would allow non-governmental members of an institution the freedom to deny service or employment to customers suspected to be homosexual, on the beliefs.

This includes anything from hotels, restaurants and stores, to bakers or photographers. Naturally, this bill is seen as very problematic and one that encourages prejudiced attitudes and outlooks. The bill itself did not pass, but nevertheless it is an interesting sign of Kansas’s ideals. Surprising? Not really. This is Kansas.

Its demographic and general ideologies tend to be more conservative, which means their elected tives of those philosophies, as they are entitled to be. On one hand, I understand the intention of the bill, which is supposedly aimed to give freedom to bakers, photographers and any services that don’t wish to take part in a gay wedding or adoption without penalty.

Whether or not that is okay is of course up for debate. While I person-

women should not in any way constitute a violation of any religion, because if you are working at a job that works with the general public, you serve whomever comes to the table.

Part of working in those types of jobs is dealing with people you don’t agree with. I think everyone has dealt with someone who was As nice as it would be to be able to use religion to deny them service, it is simply part of life to interact with those people. Those are the rude ones. Same-sex couples are not doing anything abrasive or rude by sitting at a table together.

They are customers with their own ideas and their own views of life; those views are not going to come out on a restaurant bill or in a hotel reservation.

Sure, the bill leaves room for negotiation by stating that non-relipate in the service. But still, I don’t see the point in letting employees refuse service at any general establishment.

Even in the context of religion, I don’t recall any commandments ners at a restaurant.” Because in general service, you serve everyone.

By the bill’s logic, anyone suspected of prostitution, drugs, or adultery could be denied service too, gion.” You might as well not work in any customer service jobs if you really feel that you are not able to serve people who live differently than you want them to.

Of course, the bill did not make it through, with even some of its senators expressing regret in their voting for it. Unfortunately it seems Idaho is taking a stab at writing a similar bill. Kansas is also writing a bill that allows teachers and parents to leave marks on children via spanking, which was also dropped.

While the dropping of these bills is a sign of social progress, the resurfacing of similar bills reveals the interesting conversations occurring in state houses.

sex marriage, I understand that some churches and religions do. If a person offers their own freelance JEFF BOTTARI / AP IMAGES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN services in photography or baking Actress Ellen Page announces that she is gay at the Human Rights Campaign Time to Thrive Conference in Las Vegas Feb. 14, 2014. Five for weddings and that person does days prior, college football player Michael Sam came out as gay. Page said she was inspired by Sam, so she too came out publicly. not support same-sex weddings, then their practice is their business.

I feel they do have the freedom to decline customers for whatever ity.” reason. They are, after all, the ones lywood actress, Ellen Page, wellThere is no doubt that their deci- missing out on money that someone known for her roles in Juno and sions to come out publicly were Inception, announced she is gay brave, but imagine if a celebrity that provide simple goods and serduring her speech to LGBT counannounced they were heterosexual vices do not have an excuse to deny in our society. paign’s Time to Thrive event in Las Nothing would happen. No one taurants have one purpose: to serve -TAYLOR HOWE Vegas.

EQUINOX STAFF would care. People would even their customers.

This announcement came just wonder why they were telling that By allowing servers to use their religion to choose not to serve any Michael Sam, announced his homoplace. That’s where I want us to be Anthony Munoz can be contacted ESPN’s Ben Goessling. the same with athletes.

I watch footsexual orientation. In her speech, with the LGBT community. is blatantly creating segregation. at The public gave mixed reactions ball for the entertainment of watchPage stated Sam was part of her It’s evident that we’ve progressed Selling services to two men or two amunoz@keene-equinox.com to these announcements.

Many ing the sport —not to wonder if the inspiration for the decision to come as a society, but we have some ways applauded them for their bravery, players are gay, straight, or bisexual. out. to go until we start asking why Both announcements were brave, some showed their disapproval for Their abilities haven’t changed now homosexuals are announcing their but were they necessarily as note- the gay community and others, like sexual identity like we would a hetme, did not care either way and Page and Sam did not come out As a dedicated CVS customer, I am happy to see that the worthy as the media made them up erosexual. company has made a commitment to stop selling cigarettes to be? My answer to this is no. If we wondered what the big deal was publicly without a purpose. They, of In my opinion, if we keep treatcourse, came out to rid themselves ing concepts like sexual orientation and other tobacco products in their stores by October 1, 2014. want to treat people of all sexual preferences equally, then we should me to say—I’m a heterosexual in a of the pain of hiding who they are. with such importance and shock, With its more than 7600 stores nationwide and two in the They also made this decision for a we will continue to teach our youth stop having such a bold reaction to dominantly heterosexual society.

Monadnock region, CVS is supporting its communities by The problem is that we as a soci- much more important reason, as that being gay is something that providing products, convenience, health services, and a feelThere is no denying that both ety assume that everyone is hetero- Page stated in her speech. requires a reaction, that it is not the sexual until told differently.

The fact They came out so that those path to better health.” cant impact by coming out pub- of the matter is that their announce- teens and young adults still strugInstead, we should respond licly. Page’s public announcement ments didn’t make much of an gling with their identity and worEven after 50 years of clear evidence about tobacco’s health brought so much attention to the impact on me because of my hetero- rying about coming out would gain an announcement from a heterosexual identity and because I don’t strength, hope and reassurance sexual member of our society. Chilrisks, tobacco still kills 480 thousand Americans every year. minute video of Page’s speech on know the struggles of being a homo- from these public announcements. dren learn from us what is right and The selling of tobacco products contributes to that number by Page even said in her speech, wrong. If we react, they will learn to their website, it shortly crashed sexual in a dominantly heterosexual increasing the places where products are visible and available. the server, according to KABC-TV world. do the same, instead of their initial Children and teens are especially vulnerable to advertising Also, their job as an actress and And because…maybe I can make writer, Elex Michaelson. reaction of no reaction at all. and would be protected by more limited availability.

Sam also made a difference by football player are what really mat- a difference. To help others have coming out publicly. If he is drafted ters to me. I enjoyed Page’s acting in an easier and more hopeful time.

Taylor Howe can be contacted at Tobacco addiction is a pediatric disease with most future into the NFL, he will be the NFL’s Juno and Inception, so I wasn’t ques- Regardless, for me, I feel a personal thowe@keene-equinox.com tioning her sexual orientation. It is obligation and a social responsibil-

“...If we want to treat people of all sexual preferences equally, then we should stop having such a bold reaction...”

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STAFF COMMENTARY

Restaurant servers depend on appropriate tips to make a living Tipping is more than a way of expressing gratitude to your server.

It is the only way they are able to make a living. There are so many people who do not understand the truth behind serving. In order for menu prices to stay as low as they are, restaurant owners cannot afford to pay their servers minimum wage.

That is why the minimum wage approximately three dollars and twenty-seven cents. Factor out taxes, and a typical paycheck for a server at any given restaurant is zero dollars. Yet, there are people who think it is okay to go out to eat and not leave a tip.

Twenty percent is the standard rule one should go by when deciding what to leave for a tip. Of course, this is subject to change depending on how good or bad the service was. For the most part, servers work extremely hard to provide quality service to their customers, and deserve at least 20 percent. many times those who do not feel

the need to leave one cheat us out of our tips.

One of the most popular arguments that people give for not tipping is that they simply cannot afford it. Well, in my opinion, if you cannot afford to leave a decent tip, you cannot afford to go out to eat.

Servers need to live. They have rent to take care of, bills to pay, and some even need to support their families. When people take advantage of their servers and then do not compensate them for their hard work, this becomes impossible. We rely on tips as a way of living.

For those who do not tip, my only question is this: why? Servers work really hard and are on their feet for hours at a time, and to deprive them of a tip, you are wasting a good amount of their time.

While they are taking care of you, they are also taking care of numerous other tables that have a number of demands as well.

They are quite literally running laps around the restaurant to ensure that every guest is comfortable

users coming in contact with tobacco before the age of 18.

Reducing access and visibility, in ways such as discontinuing the selling of tobacco products in common community locations, will reduce the number of children who start using tobacco products and lessens the temptation for adults who are trying to be tobacco-free.

company, CVS is setting a positive example for others to follow.

A few other companies in our area that I know of have led this movement to eliminate tobacco sales like Target (since 1996), and one of my local favorites, the Monadnock Food Co-Op. On behalf of my fellow health-conscious college students, I would like to say thank you to those who have been catalysts in creating a healthier community and congratulations to CVS for making this step for the good of your customers and communities.

You too can follow in the footsteps of these companies dedicated to health by stopping smoking, refusing to sell products, implementing tobacco-free policies if you are an employer, and by talking to your children. For more information about how you can make a difference or how to quit, call 603-354-6513.

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and has everything they need, and people that make the job worth it. when they are not tipped, it was all Serving can be a great job to have in for nothing. Not all people are bad college or while beginning to estabtippers. In fact, many people are lish one’s self, thanks to those who excellent tippers. They understand tip. how demanding a job serving is and Devon Roberts can be contacted at appreciate them for it. These are the droberts@keene-equinox.com

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Top left photo: KSC junior Meagan Whalen is currently studying in Florence, Italy, for the spring 2014 semester. This carousel located in Piazza della Repubblica is one of the many attractions in Florence. Bottom left photo: Whalen “holding up” the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Pisa, Italy. Above photo: Whalen in Venice, Italy at Carnevale di Venezia throwing confetti as part of the annual tradition.

MEAGAN WHALEN

These shops are great for wandering through the city on a nice day and purchasing one-of-a-kind souvenirs, but this hardly helps meeting day-today needs.

I had nearly four months to prepare for leaving the country.

Where should I go for these ordinary items and my groceries, I wonThat gave me plenty of time to think about where I wanted to travel and dered? what I wanted to see. Then there are the logistical things to consider; what That is such a simple task in the U.S., you just walk into Shaw’s, Walmart will I wear—how will I communicate when I don’t speak Italian? or Target and get everything you need. That is not the case here in the heart Then there are the many details you don’t think about until the last few of this ancient city.

In all of the guide books I read and maps that I have, no where does it I get money and communicate with family at home?” say how quickly milk will spoil (due to the lack of preservatives) or how to The things you don’t think about are the ordinary mundane details you use the washing machine (with too many unfamiliar options). just assume will be no different.

For example, when arriving in Florence I was so excited to see the Duomo and take in this beautiful city that I lived without soap for a few days because I had no idea where to get it. produce much differently.

I arrived at my apartment where there was only one roll of toilet paper— learned the hard way that is this frowned upon. necessities.

The culture in Florence is so warm and friendly.

There are many small bakeries, leather stores and jewelry shops where my classes, some weekend fun was the next order of business. the owners are cordial and talkative even if they barely speak English.

We spend time out at local pubs and coffee shops, and we have met

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guaranteed any of those options.

Most of the artists we wanted [in] priority to others were either unavailable, on tour, not in the area, or extremely expensive,” Mahan said.

At the beginning of the year Mahan said that students are sent

many friendly Italians and other interesting tourists.

I have experienced different venues, from local breweries, to live-music hotspots.

There are so many things to experience; half the fun is just trying something new, whether it is a new route home or an unfamiliar cuisine. have always had a fear of getting lost.

Here being lost is part of the excitement because I’m guaranteed to stumble on something new, like a chocolate festival or an abandoned church.

In the U.S., we are all about getting where we are going and getting things done. Here I am embracing a new, relaxed way of life. It is more laid back and I can enjoy the simple things.

Having only been here for three weeks, there is still so much of Florence I have yet to see, as well as other parts of Italy and Europe I hope to see. I wouldn’t trade a moment of this exciting, sometimes scary and confusing adventure. ing, seeing sites and learning the ins and outs of a new culture—but most importantly learning about myself.

And, maybe, I will do a bit of studying here and there.

a survey that opened when they logged into the MyKSC website that asked what genre students are into at the moment. “The reason we don’t

veys indicated country was popular among students. Over the years, genres like rock and having a band instead of a single artist have always been at or near the top, which is why want to create high expectations band New Politics will be at perfor students and make them think forming alongside Jake Miller. Ticket that indeed one of those artists will Sales will start on April 7, and each be actually coming, so we stick to event ticket costs $10.00. genre,” Mahan said.

Kendall Pope can be contacted at Last year and the year before, surkpope@keene-equinox.com

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Although the event was not as big as KSC Feminist Collective member Hersch Rothmel anticipated because of rescheduling, Rothmel and other KSC students hold signs that protest against genderbased violence.

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because it’s under-reported it’s probably much and gender studies at KSC said she believes that One Billion Rising and the activism shown at KSC is extremely important on an global scale.

“One Billion Rising is relevant because it is part opportunities where activist groups against women violence can connect and gather.”

Rothmel said he is very proud of his group’s proactive with One Billion Rising and the V-Day campaign than most.

“I think we’re doing a really good job on this campus, especially compared to a lot of other campuses who are really in the dark ages about this stuff,” Rothmel said.

“One Billion Rising is relevant because it is part of a global campaign.”

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“It’s a real issue that a lot of people experience, and is part of a larger plan on this campus to really be proactive about sexual violence and not be reactive,” Rothmel said.

While raising awareness at KSC was a goal well even further. “I hope that participants were aware that this kind of violence—sexual violence—is a

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Gitelson finds thought provoking art in everyday life MATTHEW PEREIRA

“He allows you to get really creative and free through the class. ”

Equinox Staff Although professors play a major role in a student’s everyday academic life, some may not take the time to know their students on a personal level. According to some Keene State College students, though, professor Jonathan Gitelson wants to see what his pupils can do through their artistic personalities.

According to his biography on the Keene State College website, Gitelson earned his BA in literature and photography at Marlboro College, as well as his MFA in photography from Columbia College Chicago.

Gitelson teaches Photography 1, 2 and Digital Imaging, a graphic design course, at KSC. Here at KSC, Gitelson wants his stutheir personal visions—and to know how to ask questions of the world around them,” according to the site.

Senior Lee Germeroth, who has taken three classes with Gitelson, had nothing but positive things to say about him.

“I took Photo One and Photo Two with him. Jon is a great teacher. He is really laidback and open. He allows you to get really creative and free through the class. He wants us to get a lot out of the class, and that is why he isn't super restrictive in how he teaches,” Germeroth said.

Germeroth said that the one thing he learned in taking classes with Gitelson is to, “Just go with it, man!”

Germeroth added, “He wants us to take an idea and run with it. Let it develop and grow into something amazing. He has taught me to think more creatively and be open to anything. Jon is all about expressing yourself through your artwork and letting everything around you inspire you.”

Senior Amanda McKernan, who took two courses with Gitelson, said “Jon is a teacher that really cares about his students.

He has a really relaxed and welcoming personality. You can see how passionate he is about his industry. He has a very friendly demeanor and a lot of great networking connections.”

Gitelson spoke of his own inspiration while in college.

“Well, my love in undergrad was Albert Camus, the philosopher and writer. A lot of what he wrote about is connected with what I do, which is looking at the absurdity of everyday,” Gitelson said.

“Usually what my work is always focused on is things in my immediate surroundings over-looked. It’s really all about responding to the quirkiness of life,” Gitelson added.

When asked to compare the work he did in his college years to the personal work he does outside of the classroom now, Gitelson

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ect,” Gitelson described it by saying, “Basically my garbage cans were getting stolen while I was living in Chicago, where I moved here from. I started wondering, ‘What is happening to my garbage cans?’ So it began by me taking pictures of my garbage cans everyday and I built a website so people could track it online.”

Gitelson said that he built a 24-hour surveillance system so that viewers could watch people interacting with his garbage cans.

“Each morning I would have twentyfour hours of footage from the previous day and I would fast forward through until something would happen, then I would edit the footage together and upload it,” Gitelson said.

“I did this so people in Chicago or outside of Chicago could follow this thing that was my garbage cans. But that started to become a sociology experiment more than anything. It became more about how people engage in the urban environment when they think no one is watching,” Gitelson said.

Most of Gitelson’s work consists of these thought-provoking themes, including his “Lets Start By Stating the Obvious” photographs.

These consist of eight blocks of text containing the phrase “Let’s start by stating the obvious…” and a fact written next to it that popped up when Gitelson would type in “Let’s start by stating the obvious” on Google.

Most of these “facts” aren’t inherently obvious at all, but that seems to be the point.

“I just thought it was really interesting how in the democracy that is the web, you’re not coming into these things with any sort of audience. Like if you were at a tire conference and they said, ‘Let’s start of by stating the obvious,’ you know, ‘radial tires do this’, that might be obvious to an audience who has experienced that type of information.

With the Internet there is no audience…. So it brings up the question, well what it obvious?” Gitelson said.

PORTRAIT BY BRIAN CANTORE / PHOTO EDITOR Gitelson will be presenting his garbage can project at the Techno Lunch in Keene said, “The work is much different, but the different. I was working in the dark room, site, www.thegit.net, including “The Trash- next month. work ethic comes out of college.” which now I don’t. I was working on black can Project,” “The Car Project,” “The Man Gitelson said that a lot of what he learned and white portraits of strangers on the in Nature,” and “Let’s Start By Stating the Matthew Pereira can be contacted at in literature classes in college is still impor- street, but now my work is more personal Obvious,” all go beyond the photography matthew.pereira@ksc.keene.edu tant to how he functions as an artist. and narrative,” he said. aspect of his art.

“As far as what I was making, totally Projects featured on Gitelson’s webWhen asked about “The Trashcan Proj-

Mayhem Poets come to KSC NICHOLAS MARTIN

Equinox Staff The latest Late Night event sponsored Student Involvement was the Caroline Rothstein and The Mayhem Poets performance in the Night Owl Cafe last Thursday, Feb 20.

“I enjoyed the openness of the poems,” Chelsea Harris, member of Student Involvement, said after the show. She continued, “We saw a brief performance by them at a conference and we decided that we wanted to bring them to Keene.”

When asked what part of the show she was most excited about, Harris’ answer was, “The audience participation during The Mayhem Poets.”

Kelly Welch, another member of Student

“Remember it’s about making choices, and taking chances.”

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2000, she speaks about her struggle to recovery in order to support patients and loved ones suffering with eating disorders.

In 2008 she began a “Body Empowerment” webcast on YouTube and blog on Tumblr.

Monday of each month, and the blog includes person works from Rothstein and links to related work by others who are trying to help promote want to try and bring them back for a repeat per- healthy eating. formance.”

During a later act, The Mayhem Poets switched “I like being exposed to new things and I had performing between themselves and as a group. never been to a professional poetry show before,” One poem they all did was a single word poem.

Welch said.

Mikumari, Granger and Raven took turns saying A Keene State College student attending the one word and having the others continue the senevent, Hannah Gawrys said, “I loved the group poetry, and the professional performers.” the performance has grown since its beginnings in The four performers were Caroline Rothstein, 2000 at Rutgers University.

Mikumari, Scott Raven and Mason Granger. The Mikumari said, “Someone told me poems show started by the two groups settling the order were about people saying deep, romantic and cool dubbed, “The Thumb of Destiny” which was an audience member’s thumb.

Rothstein won the toss and started the show off with her poem titled, “How to Have the Best Orgasm of Your Life,” about her old job as a waitress and taking chances with a guy she met during her shift. When she ended the poem she said, “Remember it’s about making choices, and taking chances.” poem about adverse racism, another titled simply “The Slut,” and even a poem about unrequited love.

According to carolinerothstein.com, Rothstein lives in New York and is a body empowerment activist, performer and award-winning writer. Her one-woman play “Faith” was part of the Culture Project’s Women Center Stage 2012 Festival as well as the 2012 Planet Connections Theatre Festival.

Also according to the site, Rothstein has a B.A. in classical studies from the University of Pennsylvania, and an M.S. in Journalism from the Columbia University Graduate School. As a resource person of The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) since

its wings would it be called a hop?” And to act cool he decided to, “Say cool shit like air conditioning, The Mayhem Poets have been featured on the Today Show and ABC News, and in 2006 they won the Microsoft Idea Wins Challenge and received 100 thousand dollars, according to their website.

The point behind the Mayhem Poets is to reshape how poetry is viewed by society.

In New York City they provide opportunities for aspiring poets with their program Slam Chops which helps educate the young performers, according to Mayhempoets.com.

Granger brought up an application that is due will allow people to look up different poetry events and post videos of them for others to come and enjoy the show. This was the Mayhem Poets second time performing at KSC and the three Mayhem Poets said they, “enjoyed performing for everyone.”

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the Washington Post, are covers made to stick over webcams and cameras on phones or tablets in order to gain user security.

“There’s an ongoing battle between hackers and security software,” Luft said, “This is a problem because you better computer skills may be able to hack into it.”

Luft’s product is intended to end the webcam security problem from the outside, rather than through software “It kind of all started out when I was using my webcam to Skype. I had been taking a UNIX class at Keene and it really opened up my eyes to basic programming,” Luft said He continued, “I learned that you can basically do anything with a computer, which makes hackers such a big problem today.”

Luft added, “I knew about this webcam problem, so I started to just stick Post-It notes over my webcam to protect myself. At the time, this was the best solution I had, but after a lot of opening and closing of my laptop, it’d fall right off.”

Luft said he was interested in creating something that would be able to secure all webcams and cameras, but still be practical at the same time.

He went through various ideas, like creating a clamp that would latch onto a laptop, before coming up with the fool-proof design of camJAMR. “For me, it was just more obvious than I expected to create a removable, reusable sticker that can come on and off whenever,” Luft said, “It also doesn’t leave behind any residue when you take it off and it can be used hundreds of times.” This webcam problem may be unfamiliar to most people. KSC sophomore Remi Chiovaro felt nervous after hearing about her webcam’s safety.

“I had no idea that people could just hack into your webcam and take pictures of you, even if it’s not on,” Chiovaro said, “I feel like people should be more aware of this.”

One of Luft’s main goals with camJAMR is to educate people on webcam and Internet safety. CamJAMR’s website, camjamr.com, features facts and videos to teach the community about this issue.

“We feel like it’s important for people to start learning not only about our product, but about the issue itself,” of this,” Luft said. Sophomore Meredith Falso decided it was time she better protect herself while on the Internet.

“I feel like I’m always accidentally clicking on buttons that will give my computer some kind of virus. Now that I know about this webcam thing, I’m even more nervous about hackers,” Falso said, “I’m considering buying some camJAMRs for my laptop or phone.”

The camJAMR is gaining some feedback in recent

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Luft’s product is a “removable, reusable” sticker that is placed over webcams for security purposes.

news, having been featured in both the Washington Post and a small New York-based newspaper called The Journal News. his product’s success.

“I’ve always been the type of person who tries to think of ways to make things better,” Luft said, “I knew I wanted to invent something, but I never thought it could actually happen and I’d create my own business.”

As a KSC graduate, Luft said he felt very prepared for his future success. “I feel like Keene really taught me a lot about time management,” Luft said, “Now, with my fullguy, but I feel like Keene really prepared me for it.”

In the next couple of weeks, Luft’s product will be featured at different events. “We’re actually sponsoring a privacy conference in San Francisco called RightsCon camJAMRs for,” Luft said, “There is also another company, IEE, that ordered custom camJAMR’s to give out at the South by Southwest music festival this year,” Luft said.

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‘‘Soy sauce’ myth revealed Beer byproduct, Ice Ban used to prevent ice on KSC grounds ZACHARY FOURNIER

Equinox Staff An antifreeze method “from Hungary,” according to the Lowell Sun, makes its way to Keene, N.H. Bridget Scrimenti with the Lowell Sun claimed, “It smelled like molasses.”

At Keene State College, though, students have given it a different name. “Soy Sauce,” is what sophomore Elton Purvis described the scent as.

But what really is the antifreeze material?

It is a beer byproduct known as Ice Ban, provided to the college via Safe Road Services of Franklin, Massachusetts, according to Arthur “Bud” Winsor, assistant director of physical plant with the grounds crew. It was Winsor’s decision to begin using the product at KSC. According to Winsor, the product is half liquid chloride (rock salt) and half brewers condensed solubles, which are the concentrated, suspended and water soluble by-products from the manufacturing of beer.

The purpose of Ice Ban is to enhance the ability of rock salt, by allowing the salt to continue to adhere to the ground in freezing temperatures. Ice Ban also inhibits corrosion and damage to ferrous metals (cars), according to a pamphlet provided by Winsor.

Pointing to a doppler radar weather computer program on his desktop, Winsor stated, “We can get a really good idea of when it is going to snow—we try to put the stuff out half-a-day before it snows or a day before

“...The students don’t like it because they’re walking on mush, but once you plow it away you’re down to bare pavement.”

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about Ice Ban. Winsor, however, shared a different perspective.

“It works with rock salt, and the salt we get is pretreated with the same material. It also saves us a lot on rock salt,” Winsor claimed, “And we swear by the stuff.”

In terms of cost, Winsor said, “Just to give you an idea, the stuff out there in those tanks [as he gestured out window], we bought it two years ago. Two-thousand gallons lasts you a long time, and if I remember at the time it was about a buck-twenty a gallon.”

“The stuff that they put on the ground that looks like molasses is environmentally

Mary Jensen, said.

“More environmentally friendly? Can’t say that it is totally environmentally friendly, but it does cut down on the amount of road salt used as to be less harmful,” Winsor said when questioned on this claim. “The substance is also residual, especially with asphalt, and it bonds well with the road so that you don’t always need to put it out,” Winsor said, “So guys who use it never go back to other meththe placement of the Ice Ban, which he said ods.” students do not like. Winsor said, “Why According to the Lowell Sun, the rock salt is it is so important, is because it breaks the imported from India, Ireland, Mexico and Australia. bonds between ice and pavement. The stu- Numerous neighboring counties to Keene have also dents don’t like it because they’re walking been using Ice Ban. on mush, but once you plow it away you’re Kevin Barrett, president of Safe Roads, claimed in the down to bare pavement.”

Lowell Sun that, “The concept for Ice Ban, was originally “It sticks to your feet and it stains your discovered in Hungary. A Hungarian vodka distillery shoes,” sophomore Joseph Geis stated. discharged it's by-products out a pipe, into a neighbor“I feel like they should change what they are ing pond. The pipe never froze because of the vodka bydoing, because it all just turns to slush and makes products.” everything look messy. Once it is slush, they Zachary Fournier can be contacted at zfournier@keene-equinox.com ERIC JEDD / EQUINOX STAFF

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Equinox Staff Keene State College’s Social Activities Council (SAC) announced on Feb. 17 who the Spring Weekend 2014 artists and comedian will be.

After two years of planning and networkGabriel Iglesias as well as artist Jake Miller and band New Politics.

“We haven’t really had a big name comedian and Gabriel Iglesias is a fairly big name and full headlining act,” Ryan Mahan, SAC events coordinator, said.

This year SAC members said they wanted to switch it up and bring a big name comedian over a popular artist. Mahan said, “Gabriel was a big check, he was really expensive, but this is something we really haven’t done before and believe will sell out.”

So far, student reactions are mixed. “I’ve never heard of Jake Miller but I have actually seen Gabriel before. He’s hilarious so I’m definitely looking forward to the comedian over the concert,” sophomore Cody Shanks said.

Senior James Yazinski said he probably will not attend the concert.

“I did like last year’s concert though. I’m a big country fan, so having Chris Young here was a much different show than past years,” Yazinski said.

“I don’t know who the comedian is but everyone says he’s wicked funny. It’s my freshprobably buy tickets to both events just to try Iascone said.

Mahan explained why some students are disappointed in the concert. “In regards to the concert, when we go into looking for an artist we have option A, B, C and even D. We aren’t

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To many, February 14 may be a day for celebrating love and romance.

However to others, the date also referred to as “V-Day” is an international day of action against gender violence.

State College, V-Day brought its global activist movement to campus with its “One Billion Rising for Justice” campaign.

Many students involved in the Women and Gender Studies program at KSC worked together again this February to create and promote the event for the second year in a row.

However, due to the unfortunate timing of the winter snow storm, the event had to be pushed back a week from its original date, and took place instead on Feb. 20.

Students involved in the One Billion Rising campaign gathered outside the student center lawn, mid-afternoon, with signs and words of protest against sexual assault violence.

The leader of the event, Hersch Rothmel, a junior student at KSC studying women and gender studies, said that he believed the event was not as largely attended as it would have been had the postponement never occurred.

“The week set back really hurt us in two parts, one because people didn’t know that the date was change—the signs around the student center probably said the wrong date,” “Rothmel continued, “And partly because this was part of a larger V-Day week that included The Vagina Monologues and Healthy Relationships Day.”

A little-known computer security issue is just how much ability hackers have to gain access to any webcam.

Whether it is through computers, cell phones, or any other device that has Internet access, hackers have found various ways of obtaining all sorts of information.

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Students involved in the One Billion Rising campaign protest against gender-based violence on Appian Way last Thursday, Feb 20.

The week setback did not prevent ness, and for people who have experiTyler Valletta, a junior safety major, enced sexual assault violence to know from attending the event. Valetta said there are people with concern who are doing something about this issue,” he promotion really helped spread the said. word.”

According to Rothmel, a goal is to Rothmel and those in attendance make the campus a safer place, and “to were in agreement that, despite this set- make people think about sexual vioback, they achieved what they came lence as something that affects them out to do—spread awareness of sexual and not just something they hear about violence. every once in a while,” Rothmel said.

“I think that it was good nonetheWhile people may hear about sexual less. A lot of people were watching and violence, especially during their colreading the signs,” Rothmel said. lege years, they may not give the topic Rothmel and the One Billion Rising much thought. campaign unanimously agreed that According to Rothmel, the statistics awareness is the main goal. show that gender-based violence is a When asked what he hopes KSC prevalent issue today. students will gain from this campaign, Rothmel stated that “One in four Rothmel had no hesitation as he gave women in their time in college will his answer. experience attempted or sexual assault, “I hope for students to gain aware- that’s what the statistics show. And

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State College class of 2010 graduate, learned a thing or two about these security issues as a computer science major at KSC. Luft said he knows how real these problems are.

The KSC alum has created a product that he calls camJAMR as a solution to the webcam security issue.

The camJAMR Webcam Covers, which have been reviewed in

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ment and if I need certain motivation,” Communication major, Timothy Gagnon, said. “I usually don’t listen to music when I’m working on subjects I’m not too great at With the semester mid-point approaching in the or require a lot of attention,” Gagnon added. next few weeks, it is only a matter of time before study Heather Aldrich, a health science major, said she habits begin to kick in. Some students need a certain environment to enhance their focus while others need studying, as it often diverts her attention. “I listen to certain sounds. Listening to music while studying is slow and emotional music and I like to experience it,” Aldrich said. “I feel bad letting the song play if I’m not - paying attention to it.” The dilemma of using music ing has been debated by various institutions and uni- while studying is even something professors face. versities over time. Many studies have been conducted Dr. Jamie Landau, a communication professor, to determine whether or not music helps students and expressed that she personally uses music with her Pantheir attentiveness to their work. Some believe it can dora account. help students with motivation toward their assignment, “I usually listen to music when I’m researching and while others suggest it may do just the opposite. writing, not when I’m doing course prep or administrative tasks,” Dr. Landau said. “I think students should do anything that makes studying, writing, thinking [and] of music depends on the student and his or her study researching enjoyable; to enhance it with something - that you love will make the process and end product

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“I usually don’t listen to music when I’m working on subjects I’m not too great at or require a lot of attention.”

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that much better,” Landau added. Yet, even when music words of the song that I’m listening to,” Aldrich said. is used as a study tool, the type of music can be an Dr. Landau also expressed that she primarily listens important factor in the student’s ability to focus. Genres to instrumental music or music with softer tones.

“I don’t think it should be distracting or make you preferences. want to sing along, because I’ve tried that with other “I listen to slow-building instrumental music,” kinds of music and it diverts me away from my research.

Gagnon said. “It can’t be anything with vocals.”

Aldrich added that lyrics often add too many words for her to be able to concentrate on homework, particularly when writing. “I’ll think of the words that I want Anthony Munoz can be reached at to write for the paper, and then I’ll start writing the amunoz@keene-equinox.com

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Hanks performs to near perfection ZAK KOEHLER

WEb MaStEr Film of this week: Captain Phillips.

I will put it up front right now so that people know of any bias that may come from this critique: Tom Hanks is my favorite actor in Hollywood.

Not only are his roles diverse, but he does them with the same level of energy, professionalism and awesomeness that would be expected from one of the greats.

Now that this is out of the way, let us continue with the review.

Captain Phillips is a biopic based on the true story of the 2009 Maersk Ala-

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Equinox Staff As a college student, a diet of dining hall food and Ramen noodles can get old quickly. However, it’s quite comforting to know that, right on Main Street, there indulge in, and your taste buds will certainly thank you.

This week, I decided to try out The Works Bakery Café, located at 120 Main Street. The big open windows and dim lighting create a calm and peaceful atmosphere. There are lots of tables, booths and couches so customers can sit down comfortably and enjoy their meal.

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On CNN, the Chief Engineer stated that Phillips was told many times to go further out to sea in order to avoid pirates that stayed close to land. Phillips refused those suggestions and stayed on task.

Phillips’ reasoning being, “I don’t believe 600 miles would make you safe.

I didn’t believe 1,200 miles would make you safe. As I told the crew, it would be a matter of when, not if...We were always in this area.”

After watching the movie: It has to be said now: Billy Ray, the screenwriter, deserves the Academy Award for best adapted screenplay. His penning of this script must have been

coast of Africa, causing the capture of the which clearly showed in his writing. ship and hostage taking of Captain RichRay created character arches and conard Phillips (portrayed by Tom Hanks).

It is interesting and important to state audience member is unable to have just one emotional attachment to the characover the portrayal of the title character ters.

Rich Phillips. Many that were a part of the crew publicly stated that Phillips is Captain Phillips and the Somalian pirate - Muse (played by Barkhad Abdi). There is trayed him to be.

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‘Seussical the Musical’ offers enjoyment for those of all ages HANNAH SUNDELL

Equinox Staff Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and the Grinch were among the Dr. Seuss book characters that welcomed children from ages one to 100 to the Colonial Theater in downtown Keene.

The Keene Lions Club produced “SeusRon Farina, president of the Keene Lions Club, Club’s mission of helping local charities with the proceeds from the performance.

“I meant what I said and I said what I meant, the Lions Club is faithful one-hundred percent,” Farina said. The production set to music and combined popular Dr. Seuss’ children’s stories like “Horton Hears a Who!” and “Yertle the Turtle.”

The story followed Horton the Elephant who believed he found a speck that contained tiny people on it, and JoJo a little boy who believed there were other worlds. The two lonely dreamers from the story “Horton Hears a Who!” were shunned by their friends and families because they were too imaginative.

Gertrude McFuzz, from “Yertle the Turtle,” was

not as impressive as the other birds’.

The bird was played by Hannah Trombly, a teacher at Wheelock Elementary School in Keene. The musical brought to life many of Dr. Seuss’s themes from his books; the most important to Trombly was to be yourself. “I think their own talents, have their own insecurities, but they are who they are,” Trombly said.

A theme the audience took away from the ater. Attendee of the performance, and Director of the Math Center at Keene State College, Eileen Phillips said, “It always amazes me to see how talented community members are. It

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a respected captain of an American corporation who is trusted with millions of dollars worth of merchandise, versus Muse, who is as low on the totem pole as he could be, forced by a warlord into the life of a money-hungry pirates force. You would assume that it would be easy to know who to root for. Ray makes you change that assumption.

One could assume that we as an audience will hate the Somali pirates for taking over a ship that does not belong to them while threatening the lives of innocent crew members. Ray shatters that stereotype about an -

Seeing it this way, can we blame the pirates? I am not saying that all of the pirating that occurs is due to this, and Ray makes sure that is understood too.

He pens a pirate in Muse’s gang that is unhinged and much more evil in spirit. This one uses his gun to scare people to his submission and is had to be told multiple times by Muse to calm down and to put the gun away.

Having this type of antagonist character development is extremely refreshing in a post-9/11 world.

Having a movie that shows humanity in the ones that Americans see as evil is a fresh idea in Hollywood which pushes out movies such as The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty, The Last King of Scotland and Jarhead.

just makes me feel good to go out and watch something live, to be entertained and just have a good night.”Eileen Phillips’ husband, Brian, says he also enjoys local theater adding, “You don’t have to go far to see something that’s worthwhile.”

Rehearsing with the cast since early January,

Christy Wendlandt played the Lead Bird Girl.

“Everybody came into it with such a great attitude, we were all here to do the same thing, have a good time and create something beautiful together,” Wendlandt said.

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and not over-think,” Kinsey said.

He added that his contribution is also to steer people away from over-thinking or over analyzing what they are doing in terms of the arrangement.

“You can arrange, but you can’t forget what comes naturally,” Kinsey said. He added he wants music to be considered accessible in ways other than hearing it on the radio.

“It is something people can play at home, for each other, and music should be about a feeling not perfect Rani Arbo & daisy Mayhem grew out of another notes,” Kinsey explained. band called Salamander Crossing, which Arbo and It’s about creating space for other people to enjoy Andrew Kinsey were a part of for about ten years.

“We wanted to keep it going and do something light- very giving part that I think I have had from when I was hearted so we formed this group in 2000,” Arbo stated. a little girl,” Arbo said. one of the vocalists for the group. enced her progression in music.

While Arbo and Kinsey initiated the group, Arbo’s husband, Scott Kessel, is the percussionist of the band and was a key factor in the creation.

“He subbed in with the other band and was playing with us sometimes so we really liked the sound of She explained she wants her audience members to the drums,” Arbo stated, “And the electric and acoustic feel like they are being paid attention to, which she guitar took us out of that blue-grass zone where we had achieves through both instrument and energy. been and gave us more rhythmic and textural options.”

Those options would not be possible without Anand guitar and percussion, Rani Arbo & daisy Mayhem has Nayak. Nayak is the electric and acoustic guitarist for music to entertain an audience from preschool age and the group. Nayak became involved with the group older. because of previous compilations with Kessel on a children’s album for the act Steve Songs.

Haley Erdbrink can be reached at “I love both instruments,” Nayak added. “I love the herdbrink@keene-equinox.com acoustic guitar just for the natural beauty of the tone and for the rhythmic quality.”

He continued and said it was interesting to incorporate the electric guitar because the music is so acoustically based.

Kinsey, the bass, banjo and ukulele player for the band, was one of the founders.“I try to be spontaneous

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From “Green Grass Grew All Around” to “One-Eyed One-Horned Flying Purple People Eater,” Rani Arbo & daisy Mayhem got their audience moving and grooving.

The band hit the stage at Keene State College’s Recital Hall, in the Redfern Arts Center, on Saturday Feb. 22. The 11 a.m. concert gave young children and

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My jaw dropped when this came around.

The character of Muse tied in with the brilliant writing begs us to see where some of these people that we deem “evil” are truly just reacting to their environment. When globalization takes over and corporations hood of inhabitants, it can create a chain reaction.

When other countries take away the livelihood, the people can not make money. When that occurs, the economy of entire villages collapses, allowing easier susceptibility to warlords who come to convince the

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aren’t even villainous. Instead, Ray pens the Somali to ing them to do actions that are in the grey area.

Instead of being stereotypical evil African pirates, Ray writes them in a way to show their humanity and to give us a chance to understand where they are coming from. In some sense of the word, the pirates are also victims. The head pirate, Muse, explains that

“It always amazes me to see how talented community members are.”

Tom Hanks, center, in a scene out of Captain Phillips.

Of course I have to talk about my homeboy Tom by his acting. There were a few moments where I was thinking that Hanks can do better than this.

Looking back, however, I think it was the slightly awkward beginning and the minimal amount of informuscles and did a fantastic job. where Hanks’ character is rescued and is being looked at by a Navy nurse. The range of emotions that he goes through in the two and-ahalf minute scene was so real, so life-like, that it is quite literally giving me chills just thinking about it as I write.

Overall, I am giving this movie a 4.5 out of 5 stars.

My reasoning is that there was a slightly awkward opening act coupled with a few editing choices that my top favorite to win the best adapted screenplay at the Oscars.

Abdi is my frontrunner to win the Academy Award for best supporting actor. He was given a role as an written words given to him and successfully portrayed a pirate while showing human understanding, intellect and prowess of taking control of a situation that was thrust upon him in a powerful way. He upped the ante on supportive acting. I can not think of a more perfect recipient.

Until next time.

Zak Koehler can be reached at zkoehler@keene-equinox.com

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Putnam Theatre “Meditation, Creativity and Peace”

An Exaltation of Larks Tuesday, March 4 Main Theatre

Colonial Theatre Inside Llewyn Davis Fri &Mon - Thurs - 7 p. m.

Saturday - Dark Sunday - 2, 5 & 8 p. m.

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Then-Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaking at the Brookings Institution in Washington.

Bernanke, who stepped down last week after eight momentous years as chairman of the Federal Reserve, is joining the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank.

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AssociAted Press Ben Bernanke, who stepped down last month after eight years as chairman of the Federal Reserve, is planning a memoir.

Bernanke told The Associated Press on Monday that he will focus cial crisis, but on the “Great Recession” that followed.

“I want people to understand what we knew, when we knew it, how we made decisions and how we dealt with the enormous economic uncertainty,” said Bernanke, who expects to begin meeting with publishers within the next several weeks.

Bernanke, 60, says he will cover his entire career at the Fed, starting in 2002, when he joined the Board of Governors. He was appointed chairman in 2006 by President George W. Bush, a Republican, and reap-

pointed four years later by President Barack Obama, a Democrat. A former professor and head of the economics department at Princeton University, Bernanke is currently a fellow at the Brookings Institution.

Few Fed chairmen confronted such profound challenges or became so controversial. Under his leadership, the Fed invoked all its conventional tools to salvage the economy.

Once those were exhausted, Bernanke turned to extraordinary steps never before tried by the Fed. Besides cutting a key short-term interest rate to a record low near zero, Bernanke launched a bond buying program that drove the Fed’s balance sheet above $4 trillion to try to accelerate growth and shrink high unemployment. Bernanke was criticized by some liberals — concerned about unemployment — for not doing enough, and by some conser-

that the “political environment was pretty hostile at times” and noted that in 2011 he was called a traitor

by GOP presidential candidate and Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who told a gathering in Iowa that “we would treat him (Bernanke) pretty ugly down in Texas.”

“I’d like to be able to explain that it (the Fed’s handling of the economy) was the right thing to do, and,” Bernanke added with a laugh, “to attest to my loyalty to the United States.” He has spoken about his time at the Fed before; lectures he gave in 2012 at George Washington University were released last year in book form as “The Federal Reserve and the Financial Crisis.”

Last week, the Fed released hundreds of pages of transcripts covering its 14 meetings during 2008 — eight regularly scheduled meetings and six emergency sessions that feature Bernanke’s comments for doing too much. Bernanke said throughout.

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Teen Paralympic hockey team player shines on MARTHA IRVINE

AssociAted Press NORTHLAKE, Ill. (AP) — Brody Roybal was born with no legs.

But that didn’t stop him from trying any number of sports at an early age.

His mom, Michelle Roybal, remembered thinking he looked like the Peanuts character Pigpen when he’d hit a baseball and kick up dust when using his arms to swing and scoot his upper torso down the baseline.

But baseball wasn’t his sport.

As soon as he tried sled hockey, at age 7, he found his passion.

“That was it,” said Roybal, who’s now 15-yearsold and a sophomore in high school in suburban Chicago.

“It’s all I wanted to do.”

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In this July 31, 2013, file photo, Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta, left, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, center and the transitional leader of the Central African Republic, Michel Djotodia, right, arrive for the Special Summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.

Uganda’s president signs anti-gay bill RODNEY MUHUMUZA

AssociAted Press ENTEBBE, Uganda (AP) — Uganda’s president signed a controversial anti-gay bill that has harsh penalties for homosexual sex, saying it is needed to deter what he called the West’s “social imperialism” promoting homosexuality in Africa.

President Yoweri Museveni signed the bill in an and a team of Ugandan scientists whose report —which found that there is no proven genetic basis for homosexuality — cited by Museveni as his reason for backing the bill.

“We Africans never seek to impose our view on others. If only they could let us alone,” he said, talking of Western pressure not to sign the bill.

“We have been disappointed for a long time by the conduct of the West. There is now an attempt at social imperialism.”

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bill, which in its original draft called for the death penalty for some homosexual acts.

That penalty was removed from the legislation following an international outcry. Rights groups repeatedly urged Museveni not to sign the bill, saying it is unnecessary in a country where homosexuality is already illegal under a colonial-era law that criminalized sex acts “against the order of nature.”

Some European countries such as Sweden have threatened to cut aid to Uganda if the measure was enacted and U.S. President Barack Obama warned that signing the bill would “complicate” this East African country’s relationship with Washington.

Homosexuality is criminalized in many African countries. Nigeria last month passed an anti-gay law.

In signing the bill, Museveni said he had previously thought homosexuality was merely “abnormal” sexual behavior that some people were born with — the reason he once opposed harsh penalties against gays.

Now he said he is convinced that it is a choice made

the maximum penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” ior which they see as a “fundamental attack on their way of life,” he said. as well as same-sex acts involving a minor, a disabled “Many of our homosexuals are mercenaries, heteroperson or where one partner is infected with HIV. sexuals who become homosexuals because of money...

These are prostitutes for money,” he said.

The anti-gay measure was introduced in 2009 by a lawmaker with the ruling party who said the law was necessary to deter Western homosexuals from “recruiting” Ugandan children.

That legislator, David Bahati, said Monday that the bill’s enactment is “a triumph of our sovereignty, a victory for the people of Uganda, the children of Uganda.”

Ugandan gays have disputed Bahati’s account, by conservative U.S. evangelicals who wanted to spread their anti-gay agenda in Africa.

Pepe Julian Onziema, a prominent Uganda gay activist, said he was disappointed that Museveni signed the bill without taking time to talk to the people targeted by the law: Ugandan homosexuals.

“The president is making this decision because he has never met an openly gay person. That disappoints me,” he said. Some in Uganda’s gay community had repeatedly tried and failed to meet with Museveni, he said.

Museveni, whose popularity has been fading amid criticism that he wants to rule for life, had faced pressure from the ruling party to sign the anti-gay measure.

Some critics believe Museveni is signing the bill in hopes of galvanizing political support within his party, the National Resistance Movement, ahead of an upcoming meeting that is expected to endorse him as the party’s sole choice in the next presidential election in 2016.

Venezuelan opposition leader sits out dialogue BEN FOX CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN

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with dozens of others who have taken part in anti-government protests.

Lopez, a former mayor of a district in the capital, is being side Caracas on charges that include criminal incitement of violence for organizing a mass opposition rally that was followed by clashes that resulted in three deaths and set off waves of unrest.

His wife, Lillian Tintori, said, “Look at the statements from Nicolas Maduro, every time he speaks, he insults us, he speaks with aggression, speaks with hate.”

Monday’s session of the Federal Government Council was a previously scheduled meeting of all Venezuela’s mayors and governors to discuss social and economic problems.

Vice President Jorge Arreaza said at the start of the meeting that Maduro intended to preside over the session to discuss his peace plan for the country.

“We know that those of us who are here have the shared

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A meeting billed as a national dialogue for local Venezuela convened Monday without the country’s most prominent opposition leader.

Gov. Henrique Capriles, the opposition candidate in the last two presidential elections, said he would not attend the meeting called by President Nicolas Maduro amid political turmoil that has engulfed the country in recent weeks.

Capriles, governor of wealthy Miranda state, told reporters that attending Monday’s meeting would look like an endorsement for a government that he says has engaged in “repression” as troops and police have clashed with protesters.

“I am not going to make Nicolas Maduro look good...

That is what they want, that I go there as if the country was absolutely normal,” he said.

Capriles said he would not participate while another

Chicago area known as the Hornets.

The participants, who can’t use traditional skates because of varying disabilities, sit in sleds and use two shorter sticks to propel them around the ice and to control the puck.

By the age of 12, Roybal was so good that he started playing with an adult team — a big challenge for a child, since the adult game is so much more physical.

But J.J. O’Connor, co-founder and general manager of the Hornets, said his coaches saw Roybal’s potential early on.

“I’m telling you right now,” one coach told O’Connor, “this kid has the potential to be the best that’s ever played the game.”

Now Roybal is the youngest U.S. Paralympic athlete — a member of the national sled hockey team headed to Sochi, Russia, to defend its gold medal from the 2010 Olympic games. called “Ice Warriors” that begins airing Monday.

O’Connor, who lost use of his arms and legs after a hockey accident when he was a teen, said he feels like he’s living vicariously through Roybal.

“Everybody dreams of representing their country and being an Olympian and winning a gold medal,” O’Connor said.

“That’s something that I wasn’t able to do. And this is the next best thing.”

Though his mother had had several ultrasounds when she was pregnant, Roybal’s parents didn’t know until he was born that he had no legs.

But after some occupational and physical therapy, they said he lived life as much as he could like any other child.

His father, Robert Roybal, said they’ve pushed him a lot to be independent.

“Pretty hard sometimes,” he added.

But their son said he appreciates now that many people he encounters respect his independence. age teenager.”

One, he added, “who’s lucky enough to go to the Olympics.”

Wiretaps, aides led to Mexican drug lord’s arrest ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON ALICIA A. CALDWELL

AssociAted Press CULIACAN, MEXICO (AP) — As Mexican troops forced their way into Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s main hideout in Culiacan, the country’s most powerful drug lord sneaked out of the house through an escape tunnel beneath the bathtub.

Mexican marines working with U.S. authorities chased him but lost the man known as “Shorty” in a maze of tunnels under the city, EDWARDO VERDUGO / AP PHOTO

Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman sits inside a

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Motorcyclists attend a rally in support of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela.

interest to build a peaceful society,” Arreaza said.

Maduro told a rally of motorcycle-riding supporters that the blockades had prevented sick people from getting to the hospital.

“They have affected the health of thousands of people in these communities that they have cut off,” he said.

Since February 12, opponents of Maduro have been staging countrywide protests that the government says have left at least 15 people dead and wounded about 150.

Authorities have detained 579 people, of whom 45, and members of the National Guard, remain in custody, Attorney General Luisa Ortega Diaz said.

The opposition blames Maduro’s administration for the country’s high crime rate and economic troubles and says his socialist-inspired polices have led to shortages above 50 percent, among the world’s highest, despite the country’s vast oil reserves.

It would be a short-lived escape for Guzman, federal police helicopter at a navy hanger in who was captured early Saturday hiding out Mexico City. in a condominium in Mazatlan, a beach resort Then on Feb. 16, investigators from Mexico along with the Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Marshals Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement caught the wife, Emma Coronel, was with him when the break they badly needed when they tracked a manhunt for one of the world’s most wanted cellphone to one of the Culiacan stash houses Guzman used to elude capture.

The phone was connected to his communinymity because they were not authorized to cations chief, Carlos Manuel Ramirez. By the next day Mexican authorities arrested one of tracked down Guzman.

Guzman’s top couriers, who promptly proFor 13 years Guzman watched from western vided details of the stash houses Guzman and Mexico’s mountains as authorities captured or killed the leaders of every group challenging At each house, the Mexican military found his Sinaloa cartel’s spot at the top of global drug the same thing: steel reinforced doors and an escape hatch below the bathtubs. Each hatch Then, late last year, authorities started closled to a series of interconnected tunnels in the ing in on the inner circle of the world’s most» DRUG LORD, B6 wanted drug lord.

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city’s drainage system. drugs, suspected to be cocaine and methamphetamine, were found at one of the stash houses.

A day after troops narrowly missed Guzman in Culiacan, top aide Manuel Lopez Ozorio was

“We never anticipated, ever, that he would be taken alive.”

-ALONZO PENA FORMER SENIOR OFFICIAL, ICE

investigators that he picked up a variety of charges, ranging from Guzman, Ramirez and a woman smuggling cocaine and heroin to from a drainage pipe and helped participating in an ongoing criminal enterprise involving murder and A wiretap being monitored by racketeering.

ICE agents in southern Arizona pro-

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Sonia Shawkat, 21, a Pakistani nurse, and two adult patients, right, comfort Nisha, 6, a girl who lives at St. Joseph’s Hospice, shortly before sleeping in her bed, at the children ward of the hospital in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Last resort hospital in Pakistan closing MUNIR AHMED

Muslims, who had nowhere else to go even as Pakistan experienced two military coups, wars in neighRAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — boring Afghanistan and a dangerMohammed Aqeel spent weeks at ous rise in militancy. But as wealthy home in Pakistan waiting for death after suffering a debilitating spinal the violence and unrest, so too did cord injury in a car crash before the endowments the hospice relies friends suggested he come to St. on to treat some 100 patients who Joseph’s Hospice on the outskirts visit daily. of the capital, Islamabad.

Pakistan’s abysmal health care Now 13 years later, his life and sector is starved for money, the those of some 40 others who live on latest technology and drugs — and its grounds might be changed for- those who can’t afford care have ever as this hospital of last resort turned to St. Joseph’s. faces closure over its rising debts.

The hospice has a monthly “I will helplessly weep and what budget of about 1.5 million rupees else can I do?” Aqeel asked, tears rolling down his face. they have been facing a shortfall of Since 1964, St. Joseph’s Hospice half a million rupees (about $5,000) has treated hundreds of maimed a month. They’ve borrowed money and sick patients, overwhelmingly and cut costs as low as they can,

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but there’s not much more they can do.

“Initially, we managed to handle the situation, but now the situation is alarming,” said Margaret Walsh, an Irish nun who has run the facility as the chief administrator since 2009. “I feel pain when I think about the worst scenario of closing down the hospital.”

Rising costs from ever-increasing utility bills has deeply affected St. Joseph’s, said Rehmat Michael Hakim, chairman of the hospital’s executive committee that oversees the functions of the hospice. He said the hospice relies on generators during electricity outages to warm paralyzed patients.

“If we don’t use electricity heaters in winter, the patients will die of cold,” Hakim said.

A priest inspired by visiting Mother Teresa in India built St. Joseph’s. Despite the discrimination that Pakistan’s Christian community often faces, the country has a long history of Christian missionary schools and hospitals providing services to Pakistanis across the country.

Even with Pakistan facing militant attacks, those at St. Joseph’s say they’ve never faced any security threat.

But the threat of attack has seen embassies urge their staff to avoid attending fundraisers at the hosraise the money to continue operating the 60-bed hospice.

Otherwise, as Hakim asks: “Where will these patients go if this institution is closed?”

Guzman to the beachfront condo, to try Guzman. On Sunday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Tiscione The ICE wiretap proved the most in Brooklyn became the second. In crucial lead late last week as other an email Sunday, Tiscione said his wiretaps became useless as Guzman and his associates reacted to coming tion but it would be up to Washingso close to being caught.

Alonzo Pena, a former senior - speaking on condition of anonymity zona led authorities to the Culiacan because it’s a matter of sensitive diphouse of Guzman’s ex-wife, Griselda lomatic discussions, said decisions Lopez, and to the Mazatlan hotel regarding extradition have not been where Guzman was arrested. made.

The ICE investigation started Guzman, now 56, he had been about a year ago with a tip from the on the run since escaping from - prison in 2001 in a laundry truck. one was crossing the border with During those 13 years, Guzman was about $100,000 at a time, said Pena, rumored to live everywhere from who was briefed on the investiga- Argentina to Mexico’s “Golden Trition. That person led investigators angle,” a mountainous, marijuanato another cartel operative, believed growing region straddling the to be an aircraft broker, and that northern states of Sinaloa, Durango allowed them to locate Guzman’s and Chihuahua. communications equipment.

Under his leadership, the Sinaloa The senior law enforcement Cartel grew deadlier and more powdeserve credit for taking Guzman a shot.

“We never anticipated, ever, that cial said. It is not yet clear what will happen next to Guzman, except that he will be the focus of a lengthy and complicated legal process to decide whether Mexico or the U.S. gets to In Mexico, he is likely to face a host of charges related to his role as head of the Sinaloa cartel, which is believed to sell cocaine, marijuana, heroin and methamphetamine in some 54 countries.

Grand juries in at least seven U.S. federal district courts have already issued indictments for Guzman on

erful, taking over much of the lucraborder.

On Feb. 13, a man known as “19,” of assassin for Ismael “Mayo” Zambada, was arrested with two other men on the highway to Mazatlan.

Four days later, a man described as a member of the Sinaloa cartel’s upper ranks was seized along with 4,000 hollowed-out cucumbers and bananas stuffed with cocaine. In the middle of last week, a 43-yearold known by the nickname “20” and described as Zambada’s chief of security, was arrested transporting more cocaine-stuffed produce.

By the middle of the week at least 10 Sinaloa henchmen had been seized.

UNICEF calls for ‘child-free’ zones after children become victims of Thai violence THANYARAT DOKSONE

AssociAted Press BANGKOK (AP) — The father grimaced and wept as he struggled to contain his grief at the death of his two children in a grenade attack during a weekend trip to a mall in downtown Bangkok — the latest casualties in Thailand’s months of political crisis.

“I’m asking and pleading to every side to let my children be the last case (of violence) on Thai soil,” Tayakorn Yos-ubon, 33, said, his voice shaking, before retrieving their bodies from the morgue Monday.

Korawit, 4, and his sister Patcharakorn, 6, were not part of the anti-government demonstrations.

They had piled into a threewheeled “tuk-tuk” taxi after eating at a KFC with their cousin and an aunt when the attack occurred Sunday near a busy intersection occupied by the protesters.

The siblings, along with a 5-yearold girl who died Saturday in another attack on a rally site in the children to be killed in the country’s recent political unrest, which has claimed at least 20 lives and injured more than 700 since November.

Police have not arrested any suspects in the weekend attacks.

The Thai public has recoiled in shock over the children’s deaths, and yet there seems to be no sign that either side in the impasse is softening its position.

City residents have braced for more violence.

“We don’t know who did it but it shouldn’t have happened to children, my children,” Tayakorn said.

“I didn’t expect my kids to be brilliant. I just wanted them to be good people and to be able to get by in this society,” he added.

“But this society, right now, is very cruel. Very, very cruel.”

The 9-year-old cousin suffered brain and lung damage and is in intensive care.

UNICEF on Monday called for the protest zones to be made “child-

THANYARAT DOKSONE / AP PHOTO

Tayakorn Yos-Ubon, left, the father of two children killed in a bomb attack, holds their portrait as he waits with a monk for their bodies at a hospital in Bangkok, Thailand.

free” and urged parents to keep their children away.

UNICEF “condemns the violence that resulted in these tragic and senseless deaths and injuries to children,” it said in a statement. the head during a clash with antigovernment protesters last week also died Monday.

Protesters, mostly representing the urban elite and those in the south, are pressing for the resignation of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

They want her to be replaced by an appointed interim government to implement reforms they say permanently remove Yingluck’s wealthy family from politics.

Thailand has seen sometimes-

ing from the rural poor majority, condemned the weekend attacks and said the country would suffer more pain if the two sides don’t negotiate.

“It’s time we make an effort to talk together, and each side must stop turning away from the other,” she said, adding that she has a duty to remain in her job until a new government is chosen.

The protesters, who are closely backed by the opposition Democrat Party, have refused to negotiate.

The country’s army commanderin-chief also urged a negotiated solution to the standoff, saying the military would not intervene despite the violence.

“What needs to be done urgently is for each side to talk and discuss, to make sure they will receive fairness and move toward a solution methodically and peacefully,” Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha said.

In 2010, pro-Thaksin “Red Shirts” occupied part of Bangkok for two months and were assisted by their own armed militia.

More than 90 people were killed in violent confrontations, with the

when then-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Yingluck’s brother, was ousted by a military coup after being accused of corruption and abuse of power.

Thaksin’s supporters and opponents have since taken to the streets for extended periods in an ongoing power struggle.

Yingluck, who has strong back- demonstrators.

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played the sport that I love and I was around good company,” Douglas said.

Last season gave the seniors the opportunity to act as leaders for their younger team-

guys out,” Egan said.

Another strength for the Owls is their great arms on the mound. “On the mound we are going to be pretty talented,” Howe said. Currently, Howe said he has not decided on each pitcher’s roles yet, but said he expects the underclassmen to contribute.

According to junior catcher Matt Boulay, the Owls’ pitching staff is going to have to be good for a successful season in the conference.

“Our weekend pitchers are going to have to pitch phenomenally every weekend,” Boulay said.

The Owls offense is going to be led by preseason All-American and tri- captain second baseman, Nick Vita. Vita hit .430 last season with two home runs while driving in 34 runs. Vita’s outstanding play last season paid off as he played for the Keene Swamp Bats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League— but his summer was cut short when he broke his hand. Vita said he had a blast with the Swamp Bats.

“Playing with a lot of division one kids, you kind of see how you stack up at that level of competition. I felt like I

players and the women’s soccer team had eight. “Every senior played a big role. Each of us brought something different to the table, but it was all positive,” senior forward Brian Swindell said.

Bailey said the seniors’ priority was to act as motivators and promote team unity. “We tried keep the team spirit up and to set a good example, so that way these younger kids can look up to any of the eight of us [seniors] and not only the captains,” Bailey said.

The senior Lady Owls ended their college careers on a high note—the team won the Little East Conference (LEC) and made the NCAA tournament after nine years.

The NCAA tournament features the best 64 teams in the country. Coach Denise Lyons described this past season as the best season in the past four years. “I couldn’t be happier with how the team did this year. All the girls put in hard work and passion and were able to achieve great things. They made it to the second round of the NCAA, that’s something huge,” Lyons said.

Making the NCAA tournament is a dream come true for some of the Owls. “It is something we have strived for since freshman year,” Falcone said.

Bailey said, “I have dreamed about it since I was a little girl.” On the other hand, the men’s soccer team struggled through BRIAN CANTORE / PHOTO EDITOR the entire season. The Owls started the year Senior Hayley Kenyon says she hopes to stay involved in soccer after graduation. with a record of 0-5. Swindell said, “There Kenyon stated that she is interested in helping coach her old high school team. were games when we were doing things right, but there was always a missing element that kept us from winning.” The team managed about the learning experience, shaping your “Because of his skill and his speed, he could to make the LEC tournament, but lost in the character, being able to manage your time, set try out for professional leagues. Scotty has a goal and work hard towards it.” been a star since his freshman year.”

Cheney agreed with Butcher. “We were Looking at the next season, seniors shared mance, and explained that the season taught taught that winning isn’t everything. After advice with the younger Owls. Bailey advised the players to face adversity and respond to four years you come out with a degree, with her teammates to work together and keep it in a positive way. “Considering wins and life-long friends and with countless learn- the coherence of the team. “When you lose - ing experiences. And that’s what I have now.” eight leaders in a team, it’s going to be tough, cess wasn’t there for us but we never got down After the fall season ended, some seniors but the only way to get through is to work on ourselves,” Cheney stated. The goalie said said they will end their careers at a compet- together. In soccer, you can’t do anything it was a learning experience for the seniors. itive level and pursue other dreams. “There individually because there are eleven of you “We weren’t really used to losing. We had to is no more competitiveness for me after this,” on the field,” Bailey said.

Swindell recommended dedication and be able to motivate some of the underclass- Bailey said. Bailey is a biology major and said hard work all year long to athletes. “Offseamen and say, ‘You know, you don’t want to she wants to go into the health field.

Kenyon said she intends to find a job with son training really helps more than anyone be in this situation again, so make sure you really pick up yourself and work hard,’” an architecture firm, and also look into coach- can see,” he said. Kenyon said, “Play every ing “my old high school team or a college game as if it would be your last one. It goes Cheney said.

Men’s coach Ron Butcher recognized that team, just to stay with the sport, because I do by really quickly and you don’t realize until the season was tough for his team. However, love it a lot.” Similarly, most seniors from the you are a senior and you don’t have anymore the coach said he believes that seniors leave men’s team said they plan to stay close to the years to play.” After graduation, a four-year the college with a greater legacy from KSC sport that they have loved for years. “I think era that players said felt like 90 minutes will athletics than just a career in soccer. Butcher I might look into coaching a team at some come to an end. No penalties, no overtime and has been the main man standing on the side point,” Cheney said. Swindell said he has as Bailey said—definitely no regrets. Now the of the Owls for over four decades. He stepped considered the possibility of playing competi- seniors have the tools to face the next match: down at the end of the season, leaving coach tively after graduation. “I have been looking life after college. For these Owls, it’s a chalRick Scott in charge of the team. “A record at a semi-pro league in the area,” Swindell lenge accepted.

“I’m happy with what we have achieved, doesn’t tell you everything about a team,” stated.

Douglas said he is not sure about his with the success, now I’m ready to move on,” Butcher stated. The coach said the graduating athletes will walk in May with a set of skills plans for the future playing-wise. However, Cheney said. So let the game begin. that go beyond sporting talent. “There is he said he would be interested in trying to Karina Barriga Albring can be contacted at much more in college soccer than winning or pursue a career in soccer in a competitive kbarriga@keene-equinox.com losing. There is much more than playing. It’s league. Butcher spoke about Douglas and said,

Vita said he would not call it pressure to perform at a high level. “It kind of honestly drives me a little more. If they are going to hold me at that standard, I kind of want to compete at that level and keep getting better and be an All-American, not just a preseason AllAmerican. Trying to get better is my goal,” Vita said. year’s junior varsity team. “It really helped the guys who got an opportunity to play JV last year. They got a lot of at bats and a lot of innings pitched that they wouldn’t have gotten with us [at the varsity level],” Howe said.

According to Howe, some players from last year’s JV team will have an expanded role with the big club. “A lot of those guys are expected to be performers on this year’s team,” Howe said.

Howe said the JV team will be continued this season. However, there will be less games as there are less players on this year’s roster and there are health questions.

“Right now we are [going to have a JV team] but I think we are going to have less games this year because our numbers are down with injuries and things like that,” Howe said.

The Owls are hoping for a strong start to this year’s season to get the bad taste out their mouth for last year’s less

Hartmann said last year’s Florida trip was a challenge. “We need to get off on the right foot this year on the right track. Last year was a rough Florida trip for sure,” Hartmann said. The Owls went 4-6 during last year’s Florida trip.

One thing that Hartmann thinks will help is the Owl’s playing in sync.

“I think we have a lot better chemistry than we had at this point last year.

Everyone is working a lot harder, which goes along with chemistry,” Hartmann said.

Preseason Coaches Poll. One point sepasity of Massachusetts Dartmouth. The

for third place. me at all. At this point they don’t have any faith in us. I think that is going to drive us. We ended up in third place last year and we really didn’t play our best baseball. That really shows we have a lot to give. I think this year we’re going to prove a lot of people wrong,” Vita said.

After missing all of last season with a hand injury, Boulay is using the poll as motivation as well. “It bothers me.…

Coming back I want to put this team where it should be,” Boulay said.

The Owls are hopeful that the weather will clear up, as the opening day is in just about a week. Howe said he was concerned about weather. “I’m starting to look at the weather in Old Westbury [N.Y.] and Purchase [N.Y.],” Howe said.

If the Owls are unable to play those games, Howe said it would be hard to make the games up at a later date. “I don’t know what will happen at this point. It is going to be tough to get those four games in the season. When all of those teams are in-conference play,” Howe said.

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the forecast in Purchase, N.Y., for the week of March 1 through March 8 is projected to have snow showers and cold temperatures. Also, the Almanac predicts snow showers and cold weather for the week of March 1 through March 8.

As for the weather, the Owls are going to have to take whatever Mother Nature throws at them.

“Being in New England it is kind of expected. We have to deal with it,” Vita said.

Brian Clemmenson can be contacted at bclemmenson@keene-equinox.com

Varno said the KHS ultimate frisbee team is nothing but excited and positive heading into their season.

Varno said there is more to ultimate frisbee than just winning

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High School, Bullard is trying to get his athletes as many opportuthe athletic director apparently won’t recognize them from what I

great time,” he said. With programs like this starting earlier and earsport is on the verge of becoming something big. “It might take a few years but it will all be worth it,” Varno added.

to coach them as the weather gets nicer and space opens up outside.”

While space and weather may be an issue, KHS student Michael

Diana Pimer can be contacted at dpimer@keene-equinox.com

KSC athletic team records Men’s Basketball

Women’s Basketball OVERALL CONF.

HOME AWAY (neutral)

vs. Plymouth St.

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14 20

Keene State College

31 35

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HOME AWAY (neutral)

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13-12 5-9 Box score

STREAK

34 66

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2 Total

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Plymouth St.

33 43

Keene State College 31

44

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Keene State College

32 34

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Tuesday, March 4, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Mach 4, 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 6, 4 p.m.

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25

UMass Dartmouth

Wednesday, March 19, TBA

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48

95

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better planning—since we beat Eastern Connecticut in the regular season need to work on what we can adjust after the regular season to win the games we lost then, in the conference.”

Remy continued, “I think each game will be a stepping stone and a learning process. We can’t look ahead.

We have to play game by game and stay fresh.”

That is exactly what Coach Theriault has in mind.

Remy added, “Coach [Theriault] always stresses doing the little things.

I’m sure many collegiate coaches say the same thing, but we really reiterate that in everything we do. In every practice, every drill, even when we go

skill work during the warmer months of the season.

“Besides the little things, coach always tells us to win the battles that involve being physical and our skills will take care of the rest,” Mullin said.

Of course, winning every game possible is the team’s number one goal, as they are determined to bring the LEC trophy back to KSC. Theriault, four-time LEC coach of the year, said in the end he just wants the team to have a good time “I’m all about winning, but I really want them to have a great experience and have fun, which is why we take these fun trips like Florida and last year we went to San Diego, California.,” Theriault continued, “I want the team to bond. It’s almost like a reward for having to practice in this awful weather. We still practice except we

In his 15 years coaching the Owls, and always making sure we are doing Theriault has claimed four LEC titles. the little things correct.”

He said if this team maintains their Although what the team does in practice varies by weather, the goal is to have the team conditioned and championship title. in shape during the cold and winter Kendall Pope can be contacted at months so the team can focus more on kpope@keene-equinox.com

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ZACH WINN

SportS Editor The Athlete of the Week this week is freshman basketball player Stephanie D’Annolfo.

D’Annolfo made sure the Lady Owls ended the regular season on a high note by pulling down a career-high 16 rebounds and scoring ten points in a 75-62 win over the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. It was the second consecutive win for the team, which secured the six seed in the Little Eastern Conference tournament. After an up and down year that saw row before winning four in a row, D’Annolfo has been the one constant. One of just two players to play in all 25 games this season, the forward averaged seven points to go with just over six rebounds a game.

Those boards are even more impressive when you consider that D’Annolfo is just 5’-10”, which is actually third tallest on the team. With so much production in just her freshman season there’s no telling where her ceiling is.

-Our runner-up this week is sophomore center Nate Howard.

The seven-footer ended his second regular season at KSC with a bang, leading the team with 20 points and eleven rebounds in a nail-biting 96-95 victory over UMass Dartmouth. KSC came back from a four point halflead long enough to cement their eighth win of the season and improve their conference record to 5-9, which was good enough to secure them the six seed in the LEC tournament.

Eleven rebounds might seem like a lot, but that is actually the season average for Howard.

He also made seven of the ten cient night for KSC overall, as the team shot 52.2 percent from Owls, who wanted desperately to end the regular season with a win. They had lost by 13 to UMass Dartmouth earlier in the year.

Zach Winn can be contacted at zwinn@keene-equinox.com

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Washington Nationals bench coach Randy Knorr (left) and manager Matt WIlliams (far right), along with others, enter a meeting about the new instant replay rules.

Strange Sports Facts: Is there a place for instant replay in Major League Baseball?

RAY WALDRON

Equinox Staff Baseball is a sport full of traditionalists.

People are quite happy with the way the game is, thank you very much. Because there has been a big resistance to change, the game of baseball is still prone to things like blown calls that can cost games.

The term “expanded replay” has been on the minds of baseball fans since 2008. In the latter half of that year, Major League Baseball implanted a replay system to help with questionable home run calls.

Anyone remember Jeffrey Maier? Yankees fans do. In Game 1 of the 1996 American League Championship Series, the Baltimore Orioles held a 3-2 lead going into the bottom of the eighth. Up comes Derek Jeter. The pitch.

The swing. As Yanks’ broadcaster John Sterling would say, “It is high! It is far! It is gone!”

What a play. Jeter ties the game late and they won in extra innings.

Wait, what about this Maier kid? If he

missioner Bud Selig decided that he’ll allow for limited replay only in the cases of “boundary calls”—basically, if a foul ball is actually foul or a home run. That means that Maier’s interference wouldn’t count.

Selig, a known opponent of full replay, told ESPN in 2008 that his “opposition to unlimited instant replay is still very much in play. I really think that the game has prospered for well over a century now doing things the way we did it.”

He also told ESPN that “any time you try to change something in baseball, it’s both concern that, well, if you start here, look what it’s going to lead to. Not as long as I’m the commissioner.”

Let’s fast-forward again. On January 16, 2014, a press release came out from the MLB titled: “MLB clubs unanimously approve expansion of instant replay.”

Looks like Mr. Selig may have revised his views on expanded replay.

As far as baseball being traditional, this is far from the norm. The replay system now covers many more plays and, not unlike football, coaches get the opportunity to challenge a play.

The New York Daily News reported that team managers will get one replay review (challenge) per game. Should the call on the

Tony Tarasco would’ve made the catch and the Yanks would’ve gone to the ninth inning down a run.

If you see the replay, the ball was clearly not going out. Maier stuck his hands out, caught it and the umps ruled it a home run.

Fast forward to August 27, 2008. MLB Com- more challenge to use during the game.

Now, the expansion of the replay system doesn’t mean that every single little play in the game is subject to review.

Per the MLB press release, there are 13 types of plays that can be reviewed. These are: home runs, ground rule doubles, fan interinto stands, ball into stands triggering dead ing of second base on a double play) tag plays (including steals and pickoffs), fair/foul in pitch, timing plays (whether a runner scores before a third out), touching a base, passing runners and record keeping (ball-strike count to a batter, outs, score, and substitutions).

Anything else is not reviewable.

One of the biggest things that this will eliminate is the iconic manager-umpire scufitably an ump will make a bad call, and out comes the manager like a bat out of hell, kicking, yelling, cursing, throwing his cap. It’s quite the spectacle.

Now, if there’s an issue, all a manager has to do is simply tell the umpire to review it, and the play gets reviewed. Nice and simple.

Well, let’s not forget the whole baseballfans-are-really-traditional thing. The thought of losing blown calls and umpire-manager arguments is actually upsetting fans. They cite that controversy is good for the game, and that blown calls are as germane to baseball as

hot dogs and Cracker Jacks.

The simple fact of the matter is that replay is good. It’s so nice and easy to sit around and think about how great it is that the game of baseball that we know is the same as it was “back in the day.” Try telling that to Tarasco as he watched a kid in a Yankees hat rob the Orioles of a possible playoff win.

Or how about you try telling that to Armando Galarraga, who had a perfect game ripped from him on the last out of the game?

With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, and a perfect game to that point, Galarraga pitched to Jason Donald of the Cleveland Indians.

Donald hit a ground ball, which was played fect game. Every single replay showed Donald out by a mile.

If Galarraga pitched that exact same game this season, Donald would be out and the 24th perfect game would be preserved in history.

It’s one thing to talk about “the old times” and what baseball “used to be.” The fact of the matter is that Babe Ruth and Ted Williams aren’t in the game anymore. Baseball statistics are so much more advanced and blown calls cost games. The sooner we realize that expanded replay is a good thing, the sooner this great game gets even better.

Ray Waldron can be contacted at rwaldron@keene-equinox.com

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Amid countless criticisms and controversies, Rex Ryan has proven he is the perfect guy for the New York Jets BRIAN CLEMMENSON

Equinox Staff Call him a clown, call him an idiot, call him someone with a big mouth, or just a defensive coach. Rex Ryan is one of the top coaches in the NFL. There was a lot of talk before the season that New Ryan had not made the postseason two seasons in a row heading into the season. He guaranteed Super Bowls that never came.

A common trend in the NFL is for a new general manager to hire their own choice for the head coaching position.

However, New York Jets Owner Woody Johnson stuck with Ryan and he should be applauded for his loyalty. Some writers and fans question, however, who out there would be a better option? No one.

In a Feb. 15 article on Yahoo Sports written by Patrick Daugherty, Ryan was ranked the eleventh best coach in the NFL. Ryan, even though he still has not gotten that ring as a head coach, should be ranked in the top ten. The reason why his teams have not been better is because he has not had consistent play at the quarterback position, and fans know the NFL is a quarterback’s league.

Ryan’s career record as head coach of the New York season, with rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez under center, Ryan led the Jets into the postseason with a 9-7 record.

The Jets used their ground-and-pound theme to upset the Cincinnati Bengals on the road. The following week the Jets went across the country and upset the San Diego Chargers with a 17-14 win in the divisional round. The Jets magic ended the following week in the AFC Championship game with a loss to the Colts.

That season the Jets had the best rushing offense in the NFL and the number-one defense.

The following season, 2010, the Jets had even more 11-5. That season the Jets had the sixth rank defense and the 13th ranked offense in the NFL. The team was also bolstered by the fourth best rushing offense in football. In addition, they had the third best run defense and sixth best passing defense in the NFL. Once again, the Jets were forced to be road warriors as they defeated a Colts team with Peyton Manning 14-13 in a rematch of the previous year’s AFC Champi-

onship game. The Jets then moved on to Foxborough as they took on their rivals, the New England Patriots.

The Jets defeated the Patriots 28-21. An iconic moment of that game was Jets’ running back Shonn Greene’s 16 yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter to put the Jets up 28-14. Who else but Ryan and the entire Jets bench ran down the sideline and to the end zone to get an excessive celebration penalty? Afterwards Greene laid down in the end zone to “put the Patriots to sleep,” as he later said.

The Jets quest to the Super Bowl ended with a 24-19 loss to Steelers in the AFC Championship. The Jets defense struggled in that game, as they were behind 24-0 at halftime. However, the comeback in the second half of that game fell short even as the Jets shutout the Steelers in the second half.

That loss started the downfall for the Jets and Ryan. ing losing three in a row to close out the season. again Ryan showed his value as the team continued its excellent play on defense.

The following season, 2012, the Jets just had a bad year, a season that would be remembered for one play, the “butt fumble” as it’s come to be known (where Mark Sanchez slid into the butt of offensive lineman Brandon Moore).

The play occurred on Thanksgiving against the ished the season with a 6-10 record. In a horrible season, Sanchez threw 18 interceptions and only 13 touchdowns.

The Jets had the twenty-eighth ranked offense in the league. In addition, the Jets had their worst defense under Ryan with the twentieth ranked defense. However, once again Ryan’s ability to stop the run continued as the Jets had the seventh best run defense in football.

A lot of people blamed Ryan for the bad season. But Ryan is not to blame.

Mike Tannenbaum, the Jets’ general manager, did nothing to address the woes on offense.

He traded for Tim Tebow, which was a big distraction. It ruined Mark Sanchez that season and potentially his career.

Ryan is a genius, as he realized that Tim Tebow did not belong in the NFL because he is not a good quarterback. In addition, Tannenbaum had offensive weapons as Santonio Holmes was injured and had only 20 catches in four games.

Also, Tannenbaum signed receivers off the scrap pile. They included Chaz Schilens, Clyde Gates and a past-his-prime Braylon Edwards. In addition, second having 21 catches in 11 games. current general manager John Idzik Jr. was hired.

Idzik set Ryan up to fail for the 2013 season as he traded away star cornerback Darrelle Revis. In addition, Idzik did not make many upgrades on offense.

The Jets receiving corps consisted of an awful and injured Santonio Holmes and tight end Kellen Winslow, who was suspended for four games for performanceenhancing drug use. Also, the Jets had no-name wide receivers in Clyde Gates, Greg Salas and David Nelson.

Idzik favored rookie quarterback Geno Smith when Ryan clearly wanted Sanchez to start.

That controversy was averted when Mark Sanchez injured his shoulder in a preseason game against the New York Giants.

The Jets surprised many and it was because of Ryan’s place in the AFC East.

They did miss the playoffs for the third straight season but they prevented their division rival, the Miami Dolphins, from making it in week 17. Before the Jets played the Browns in week 16, there were several reports that Ryan told his players he was going to be The Jets players rallied around their coach and defeated the Browns and then Dolphins a week later.

That was the team’s only two-game winning streak of the season.

The win against the Browns included Ryan making a victory lap around Metlife Stadium to loyal Jets fans who wanted Ryan to remain as coach. Before the Dolphins game Idzik and Woody Johnson told Ryan he would return as head coach. However, the players did not know and defeated the Dolphins.

The players were then told the news in the locker room and celebrated with Ryan like they had won the Super Bowl.

That celebration goes to show everyone how Ryan is loved by his players. That is what you need in sports— you need a player’s coach. is offensive knowledge.

However, he does have the right guy now with Marty Mornhinweg leading his offense as the offensive coordinator.

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Rex Ryan has experienced highs and lows as head coach of the New York Jets.

One thing the Jets are always going to have under Ryan is good defense, because he is a defensive genius. will always be good. In addition, he has the right attitude to coach in the NFL and he relates to his players wonderfully.

For his work Ryan was awarded with a contract Sheldon Richardson, win Defensive Rookie of the Year.

The reason that happened is because of Ryan’s leadership and his defensive knowledge.

Many football fans take jabs at Ryan, but it is time to stop and look forward to another season of him roaming the sidelines for the Jets.

He is the right man for the job. People need to stay committed to him and enjoy the commitment to Ryan.

Brian Clemmenson can be contacted at bclemmenson@keene-equinox.com

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