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Vol. 68, Issue #4

Thursday, ocTober 1, 2015

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College & city collaborate

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College-city commission aims to strengthen the relationship between students and community members KENDALL POPE

Managing ExEcutivE Editor One of the many unique things about Keene State College is its location relative to the center of the city.

One thing that KSC and the downtown area share is the same Main Street address. With the two being so close together it’s hard for the college to ignore the city and the city to ignore the college. Recently the college and the city have teamed up to create more communication and a seamless transition from students to citizens.

President of the College Anne Huot said that since

members from the city.

One of the members from the college is Political Science Professor and Outgoing Co-Chair of the College-City Commission Michael Welsh. Welsh said he has been involved in local government before and was happy to be involved with the commission.

During the start-up period of the commission, Welsh said the college contracted an organization called New versity of New Hampshire that consults with communi-

What they found was that there were six categories

participated.

“One of the really interesting things was that students were sort of the center of attention and there were

six categories, which can be found in the report on the president’s website, are: that’s how they wanted to divide it up and in each of - Communication between residents and students.

- Building relationships with students and neighbors - Inviting residents to participate in traditions and pressured, but at the same time they left a real imprescelebrations sion. The voice of the students was really appreciated - Recognizing the abuse of alcohol and other drugs and really valued and regardless of your perspective in the community before coming into the meeting,” Welsh said.

- Holding higher expectations for behaviors both on “Much of the members of the group I was a part of agreed that only a small percentage of the college popuenforceable expectations for tenant behavior. lation was troublesome and that most of the students These six categories were named “The good neigh- were great. Most of the community members concerns bors” report, which Welsh said was “ Really instrumental in helping us [the commission] organize our some suggested students became too immersed in college life, unaware of the community around them,”

issues which are important to that community/organiplan to get the college more involved with the commu- zation as an unbiased outside source.

“They held an experts opinion and organized roundthat plan. table discussions to develop questions, then they held a facilitated forum to see how those questions resonated about setting up a structure that could be a standing among people and volunteers from the city of Keene as well as students that came too. Once they gathered issues of mutual concern,” Huot said. all the information they drafted the report which was their assessment of the array of issues around citizen- from an open forum held last April at the college where the commission and that she appointmented members ship behavior and housing that the college and city are community members, faculty and about ten students

KSC senior and Student Representative and Commission Board Member Maggie Rice agreed.

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City ordinance to change quiet hours JACOB KNEHR

ing, unloading, opening, closing town Keene will stay with the preor otherwise handling items such vious quiet hours. as boxes, crates, containers, buildThe Municipal Services and The city of Keene is in the pro- ing materials, etc. from 10 p.m. to 6 cess of changing its quiet hours a.m. The operation of construction from 11 p.m. – 7 a.m to 10 p.m – 7 vehicles and equipment, including members draft a noise ordinance a.m. that would amend the time restricKeene will be pushing quiet hammers, staple guns, tractors, tions to 10 p.m. in some areas of the hours up one hour because recent balers, etc., and audio equipment, city and 11 p.m. in others. noise complaints from surroundThe new noise ordinance was ing neighborhoods near the Keene p.m. and 7 a.m. is also prohibited. not proposed by the Keene Police State College campus.

Only residential areas near the Department, but by city councilor The proposed noise ordinance KSC campus will adopt the new prohibits noise created by load- change, while some areas in down-

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Viruses and infection impact Keene State community DEVON ROBERTS

News editor Every semester, illness plagues students and faculty alike, spreading These illnesses often hinder students’ abilities to get to class and complete assignments.

Nurse practitioner at the Center for Health and Wellness on campus, Deb Coltey, said that she sees students come in for treatment everyday.

“Things tend to come in clusters because [students] are being exposed to all these new germs. They get sick quite frequently. I think part of it is being exposed to new bacteria and new kinds of viruses,” Coltey said.

Coltey continued that a large part of this issue stems from living in close quarters with one another.

Medical director at the Cheshire Medical Center walk-in clinic Marika Ostroski also said that living environment plays a large role in the spread of illnesses. “If it’s a contagious illness, likely it is being spread from one student to another because of proximity in terms of living environment and possibly not the best attention paid to hygiene,” Ostroski said.

Ostroski said that proper hygiene could help prevent students from getting sick or spreading illnesses. your hands regularly the better,” Ostroski said.

Coltey agreed and said that she thinks hand washing is important in I’m with sick people everyday, all the time, and I rarely get sick,” Coltey said.

Jane Scafati said that she gets sick often and wishes she could wash her hands as often as advised.

She also addressed how living on campus prevents her from doing so.

“They don’t have soap in the bathrooms, so that’s a problem,” Scafati said. Ostroski also said that it is important to make sure that food is cleaned properly before it is consumed.

“You don’t want to be washing your dishes in the same place you brush your teeth and go to the bathroom just because you run the risk of crossing bacteria from the bathroom to what you are eating,” Ostroski said. Additionally, Ostroski said that she recommends not sharing certain items when sick, to prevent spreading the illness.

“Sharing drinking containers, utensils, toothbrushes, all things you wouldn’t want to be sharing if someone is sick in your living environment. Sharing towels is another way people can share germs,” Ostroski said. She also said that those who are sick should avoid being around others whenever possible. “Staying alone [is important], not isolating yourself, but not being really close to other people when you’re sick or have a fever,” Coltey said.

Ostroski agreed that staying alone is a good idea when sick.

“Piling up on a bed together to study probably is not a good idea if someone has a cough, runny nose or is sneezing,” Ostroski said. Furthermore, Ostroski said that she advises against smoking.

“Avoiding smoking or people who are smoking, secondhand smoke, can improve your chances of not getting sick because the lining of your lungs and nasal passages are more likely to harbor infection if you’re exposed to these toxins,” Ostroski said. Along with viruses and infection, Coltey and Ostroski said that STDs are good examples of illnesses that can be avoided, but are still spread from student to student.

“Get yourself tested so that you know if you have anything so that you can let your partner know. Many things are asymptomatic,” Coltey said.

“Obviously this is the age group that can tend to be sexually active and safe sex is important, avoiding alcohol and other substances that can hinder your decisions so that you maybe would expose yourself to

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cers were enforcing the noise ordinance as it was written, which was 11 p.m. at the time.

According to this city counselor, he was getting many calls from residents, family type residents who live year round and typically don’t stay up partying until 11 p.m., they want to get up and get ready for work. He felt the need to bring it forward to city counsel and he did that and it passed,” Costa said.

In a letter to city council for the proposed noise ordinance, Randy Filiault stated, “Recently, while on riding on patrol with the Keene Police Department and responding to a noise complaint, it was brought to my attention that the Noise Ordinance was changed in 2011 from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.; to 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Whereas, many of our constituents live in areas where noise complaints are frequent and repetitive, I am requesting we readjust the Ordinance time back to 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.”

City council also received a noise complaint from local Keene residents Debbie and Dwight Bowie about the loud timber removal on Hurricane Road. “It was happening very early in the morning and throughout the night. The trucks were roaring up and down the street at a pretty high rate of speed, loud enough to wake them up in the middle of the night, so they were concerned about that.

They hoped that there would be changes to the noise ordinance to address that issue,” Dow said.

According to Dow, the change in noise ordinance has been going back and forth from

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something you would otherwise be more careful about [is important],” dents to help encourage safe sex.

While there are a number of ways to avoid getting sick, it still happens to many students throughout the semester.

The Center for Health and Wellness as well as the Cheshire Medical themselves ill.

Coltey said. they may feel the need.

“Depending on what [a student] needs, whether it’s over-the-counter medication, advice, prescriptions or further care, we will refer them if needed,” Coltey said.

The walk-in clinic at Cheshire Medical is also an option for students and community members alike.

“If someone is sick enough that they are dehydrated and haven’t been

“Definitely, first year students in particular because of the new setting and being away from home.”

The Center for Health and Wellness has walk-in hours Monday through Friday for students in need of service. Appointments can also be made outside of walk-in hours to ensure that every student that needs to Devon can be contacted at droberts@kscequinox.com

“It’s about co-existing with the community

Corrections In the Spetember 24, 2015, issue three of the Equinox, tions in the News section.

-BRIAN COSTA KEENE CHIEF OF POLICE

10 p.m. and 11 p.m. since it was incorporated in the early 90s.

“There were 74 noise ordinance summonses written in 2011, in 2012 there were 92 noise ordinance summonses written, 56 in 2013, and 53 in 2014. When there was a change, there was a spike in summons and it plateaued in the last two years. Statistics show that it won’t be an immediate adjustment and eventually, will be another tool to improve the relationship between the community and campus.

“There is no part of the police department that is seeking to get more tickets out. It’s about co-existing with the community and dents and college residents,” Costa said.

Some students disagree with the proposed change in the Keene noise ordinance.

KSC senior Josh Hobbs said that he does not agree with the ordinance.

“I think it’s rather ridiculous that the bars can be open until 1 a.m. I live across the street from Penuche’s and I hear them all throughout the night. Yet, one time it was just my roommate and I and we weren’t even being

Collin Seksinsky First Year Secondary Ed.

“Yes, because of all the pressure of the future and the whack of alternative coping mechanisms”

In a brief about a democratic candidate visiting Keene State College, the name was listed as Morrisson Bonpasse.

The correct spelling is Morisson Bonpasse.

loud and the cops came slamming on our door and were telling us that we loud. I couldn’t even hear it at the door and he was just picking on us. I don’t does.”

Hobbs continued, “I think this will just cause more irritation with the police and frustration because they tell you how to have small gatherings, but as soon as you have more than three people, they’re banging on the door telling you to quiet down. It’s a loselose situation.”

The new noise ordinance is being contemplated by the MSIF committe.

Additionally, there is no credit given to the photographer for the photo used in the Morisson brief. It was taken by Tim Smith, photo editor.

In an article on Bernie Sanders, the word “allegarcy” was used when the correct word is “oligarchy”, a political system where the wealthy have all of the power.

have two opportunities for citizens to speak against it or for it.

While citizens cannot speak during city council meetings, citizens are welcome and encouraged to speak their minds at MSIF meetings every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in City Hall.

Jacob can be contacted at jknehr@kscequinox.com

SoundoFF Kendra Stone Sophomore Chemistry and Secondary Ed.

for things by blood tests or other tests we have to pick up on illnesses,” Ostroski said. Sophomore Paige Willhoite said that she often gets sick during the winter and has visited the health center on campus before.

“I thought the health services were good, I went there last year and they helped me a lot,” Willhoite said.

Likewise, her twin sister Lauren Willhoite said that while she has never needed to visit the health center she would not be opposed to doing so.

“I’m sick now. I’ll usually just get medicine from Walmart, drink a lot of water and carry hand sanitizer. I’ve never been there but if I were to get

In the Campus Safety union article, the word “Sargent” was used. The correct word is “Sargeant”.

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Contact News Editor Devon Roberts at droberts@kscequinox. com for additional questions

“Do you feel that college students are more likely to become depressed with the stress of school and why? ”

Nikki Root First year Film Production

“I’d say yes and no. I think it depends on who you are and what you do around campus.”

Patrick O’Donnell Junior History “That’s definitely true for certain people. When I feel overwhelmed for class, I end up skipping class because of the pressure.”

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Sara Lambert Senior Computer Science “No, high school students are more likely to get depressed. College students have more freedom.”

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Students have early start in search for off-campus housing

described squatting as “the ability to stay where you are if you like your housing assignment for

In past years, students have had to wait until next year, or if they’ll even be on campus. The idea of squatting, as well as an earlier lottery for upperclassmen, will eliminate this wait.

“We know students have already signed leases, and many are already thinking about and looking into next year’s housing. This will just allow them to have a better idea much earlier, and allow them to stop worrying much

“In November, information will go out for students who chose not to, or were unable to, squat and would still like to live on campus. explained. will be available to many of the upperclassmen

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Students tour apartments through Keene Student Rentals JILL GIAMBRUNO

are not. An email went out to residents of these halls distinguishing which is which.

The usual upperclassmen housing options

Hall and Holloway Hall, which have been excluallow almost twice as many on-campus housing options than there have been in the past.

Equinox Staff One month into the 2015-2016 academic year at ting into the swing of things. Classes are underway, schedules are set in stone and some students are signing leases for next year.

It’s a craze that seems to be picking up speed. Students are sorting out next year’s living arrangements earlier than ever before, and the main cause seems to be stress.

squatting, and the earlier housing lotteries, “If students know that they’re going to be on campus, they know that they’re going to need a meal plan, etcetera.

Drake-Deese said he hopes that the squatting policy will encourage some upperclassmen to stay on campus.

“We know that a lot of them leave due to the stress and anxiety of not knowing what’s going to happen

he waited until March of last school year to sign his lease.

“They feel the pressure, and we want to make sure “It was relatively late but I still knew plenty of KSC sophomore Holly Geno said that she is serison explained. ously considering squatting in her current housing at year’s prospective renters about once a week, said he has been feeling pressure to start the search.

“There’s been such a high number of showings already this year, plus nine units in my landlord’s other properties already have leases signed for next

look into housing for next year.

“I’m not really sure where I want to live next year.

really convenient and takes away a lot of stress for upperclassmen who aren’t guaranteed housing for

arrangement for Geno. “I love all my roommates. It’s only been a month but I feel like it’s a really great, respectful group of people and I can really see this all

to ease students’ anxieties about the upcoming year. want on campus, though, with the new policies they ders when I got the email. I’m very excited about this have allowing for students to reserve and remain in Jill can be contacted at jgiambruno@kscequinox.com Associate Dean of Students Kent Drake-Deese

“There’s been such a high number of showings already this year, plus nine units in my landlord’s other properties already have leases signed for next year” BOBBY PETERSON OFF-CAMPUS KSC STUDENT

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“This is time in life where you’re [the stuies are and sometimes people can get carried don’t have any rules so it’s kind of like, ‘this is my house I can do what I want’ without thinking about the people that live around you. So it’s about the growth experience and if we can make that as positive as possible that would be ideal, so that everyone has room to spread out and experiment but not in a way that’s unique because she is not only a KSC student but has been a Keene resident since eighth grade.

“I feel very strongly about the community

In reference to enforcement, Hauge said that the college and city is looking to hire a

said the college has hired an additional alcohol and drug counselor as well as the mandaWelsh said that the spring orientation got immediate and positive feedback from the community.

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SAMUEL DOUGLASS

Equinox Staff With climate change being a key topic during the 2016 presidential election, Keene State College has hosted many environmental and political organizations on campus.

This past week NextGen

Week of: Sept. 21 Monday, Sept. 21

Young Student Center, where they promoted political action on climate issues.

At the table, a KSC alumni and NextGen’s Keene State was answering students’ quesSAMUEL DOUGLASS / EQUINOX STAFF tions on climate change and how Keene State campus NextGen organizer Brian Rogers talking to get involved. to students and answering questions during his visit to College’s Environmental Advo- speak with the Environmental cacy and Ethics class. During Advocacy and Ethics class.

his own experience with environmental advocacy and how he came to work for NextGen Cli- dents extra credit to get involved mate. and participate in environmental “The real overall goal last year workshops. One of these workwas to promote voter turnout, held last weekend at Southern are focusing on bringing climate New Hampshire University and change to the forefront of politics, over 80 students from KSC and we are doing this through many nearby schools were in attendance for the event. collaborating with other envi“I personally feel that there is a lack of activism in our generation. I’m excited for the 2016 presiHe continued, “We are also dential election because I believe looking to co-host events with a with so much focus on climate number of inter-sectional clubs, issues in the news candidates who’s work would not have must make actions to improve the always historically aligned with current state of the climate, if they climate action. The goal is to reach dent Sarah Cantor said.

As the 2016 presidential election approaches, the presence of NextGen Climate spon- political organizations on Keene sored “Keene’s Concert for Cli- State College campus will only increase. which brought multiple artists “It is important for Keene State and climate activists to down- students to understand their role town Keene. These events are a and how their vote can push us closer to a more environmentally Climate that focuses on political motivation for educated voting on climate issues. people representing NextGen at NextGen Climate is a San an event this coming Wednesday, - September 30, where presidential ronmental advocacy organization, candidate Donald Trump will be speaking at Keene High School.

Steyer.

“We have a crew of ten folks going The overall goal for NextGen to ask Trump pointed questions Climate is to push bold political about his plan to utilize renewaction on climate issues by supporting candidates as well as said. holding educational workshops According to nextgenclimate. for all who are interested. org, the involvement of college Currently the strategy of Next- students is important to their overall vision. KSC is one of the in just three states: Iowa, New Hampshire and California.

Gen, and those interested in The importance of Iowa and becoming involved can join team New Hampshire as swing states if Keene State at nhnextgenclimate. clinched for climate issues could org. outcome of the election.

Keene State Environmental said, “It is of key importance that organizations like Next Gen exist to combat other powerful companies and organizations that bene-

and care then I think that’s going to be a really real eye-opener, I think people from the city positive impact on both the neighborhoods and elsewhere were really impressed that that and then also for college students. When you was going on and so one of the recommendations in the report is keep it up! “ Welsh said. to be an adult and should take advantage of a neighborhood where you know people and force of how students integrate into the surrounding neighborhoods of the college, the said. report also suggests working with local landlords to establish an organized presence to of College-City Commission Emily Hauge share information and implement policies. agreed and said that a lot of the communities Manager of New Development at the Mills concerns revolved around behavior in neigh- (a new housing building located across from borhoods.

“We heard loud and clear that people he would be very interested in working with felt like there wasn’t enough prevention or the college and the city of Keene. enforcement that was happening and I think that there’s a lot underway that is already

She continued that one of the recommendations she likes the most is the adopt-a- in about a month or two according to Huot, street program that encourages students and and overall increasing police presence in the neighborhoods and on campus. said that she thinks students don’t feel welcome when entering neighborhoods but at the same time neighborhoods think that students don’t respect them.

“If they can join up and make a partnership and say ‘welcome to the neighborhood this is who I am’ and the college student makes that connection and can show them [the neighbors] that they are a good person

NextGen Climate promotes environmental activism

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4:21 a.m. Madison Lot: Blue light activated in the Madison parking lot but no one responded when Dispatch answered the phone. Officer sent, no problems found and no one in the area. Officer cleared without further involvement.

4:31 p.m. Pondside 2 Lot: Report of the bobcat back in the area. No sign of animal in the area.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 5:30 p.m. Trestle: Student reported a homeless person on the bridge and is asking student to empty their pockets. Student leaving area as officer arrived.

Officer also reported someone camping off the rail trail on the Walmart side.

Wednesday, Sept. 23 10:18 a.m. Owl’s Nest 4: On-going drug usage complaint.

2:51 p.m. Elliot Center: Health services called and asked for ambulance to be called.

4:51 p.m. Holloway Hall: Older female sitting at front desk.

Asked res life is they knew anything about it and they did not. Sent an officer to check out.

Faculty member with res life permission to be there.

Thursday, Sept. 24 10:14 a.m. Pondside 2: 2 blue light activations at P2. No responses on either call.

9:28 p.m. Fiske Hall: Complainant reports the need for officers to investigate an odor at Fiske room 317.

Friday, Sept. 25 12:12 a.m. Owl’s Nest 4: Male intoxicated, vomiting 9:38 p.m. Pondside 3: Officer Macie of KPD requested assistance returning property to student who resides at Pondside 3

Ash said.

Incoming Co-Chair of College-City Coma place where everyone is happy is not just about where the person is living but how the culture of where they’re living impacts them. on people’s behavior. So if we can model a certain type of good behavior here on campus that will then translate later to incoming students and they [the students] will want those environments and I think that is the right move for the college to be taking…not just building more rooms but building something that is impacting human lives and the city on

are aware of what’s acceptable and the conse-

As for future plans for the campus, Huot

Ash also works in Durham, New Hampshire, at UNH and said he’s seen these types of community and campus issues before.

“Homecoming is the big event at UNH and homecoming goes really smoothly now because it’s clear that the community has certain responsibilities and the university has certain responsibilities and it’s made very clear to the students and all the people coming in from other campuses and that’s why it’s working really well. When I went there it wasn’t that clear and there were times where there were problems, so clearly sible and who’s in charge of what is the most

there will be more attractive and intimate oncampus housing for juniors and seniors with As for how the city feels, councilor Hauge said that she is hopeful that the community is reassured and that students know the community truly cares about them.

“I think there’s been a lot of healing in this process and the lines of communication are Hauge said.

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10:42 p.m. Carle Hall: Complainant reports an intoxicated male in second floor mens room 5:15 p.m. Holloway Hall: RA reported odor in hallway 7:28 p.m. Sidewalks: RA reported dead bird on the sidewalk Saturday, Sept. 26 10:42 p.m. Owl’s Nest 9: RA called about a possible 706 Sunday, Sept. 27 2:15 p.m. Winchestor Lot: Homeless man asking students for smokes and possibly drinking. Trespass letter being issued.

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EDITORIAL

“A semicolon is used when an author could’ve chosen to end a sentence, but chose not to. The author is YOU and the sentence is your life” As college students, we face a multitude of stressors each and every day. Whether it be trying to keep up with academics, balancing work schedules, making time to workout or trying to maintain a social life, there are a lot of things standing in the way of living a relaxing life. It is so easy to get caught up in our busy lifestyles and slowly fall into a state of depression.

The Equinox believes in the importance of acknowldepression as “feelings of severe despondency and dejecit is particularly common among college students.

In 2011, the American College Health Association conducted a nationwide survey in students; at two and four-year institutions and found that 30 percent of college students reported This screams problem to us here at The Equinox. This type of statistic leaves us wondering, how many students walking around this campus are

The purpose of this editorial is to speak up for those on campus who may be struggling with depression. We want students to realize that they are not alone in this battle.

We found this topic to be appropriate because September is known as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to an article on National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide prevention awareness month “helps promote resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention, how you can help others and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of harm.”

The website also stated that suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people. There is no doubt that this is a serious issue and we need to become as aware and knowledgeable about it as possible.

The Equinox would like to encourage all students to do their part.

We believe that we, as a campus community, need to work together in an attempt to eliminate the stigma attached to depression. We want people to realize that depression isn’t something to sweep under the rug.

If you notice friends showing signs of depression, such as hopeless, declining interest in things they once enjoyed, changes in sleeping habits, loss of energy, appetite or weight changes, concentration problems, selfloathing and anger or irritability, among other things, you need to step up and intervene.

Never think that talks about depression aren’t worth having.

One conversation may save a life. People battling depression are often lost and hopeless. A simple gesture or talk could potentially save a life.

We want to reiterate the idea that depression is

incredibly important to talk about. We want to work toward eliminating the shame associated with being depressed. No one should feel as though they are inadequate just because they may not feel mentally stable.

Telling someone who is dealing with chronic depression to simply ‘cheer up’ isn’t going to cut it. Depression is a true chemical imbalance in the brain that causes people to experience mental discomfort.

According to a study published in The Journal of Neuroscience, researchers found that the hippocampus was nine to 13 percent smaller in depressed women when compared to those who were not depressed. This type of research proves that depression is more than being in a bad or grumpy mood. been talk about semicolon tattoos. is that “a semicolon is used when an author could’ve chosen to end their sentence, but chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life,” according to upworthy.com these types of symbols and representations. We think the topic of suicide is often taboo, so it’s important that we speak up about issues of this magnitude.

While being in college can be a very stressful time for us as we emerge into adulthood and take on careers, it can also be a good thing. Keene State College is a place where resources are bountiful. It is important that we make use of these resources and get the help that we need.

Here at Keene State, we have the counselElliot Center. Students are welcome to walk in, or make appointments by phone call at (603) 358-2437. The counseling center is available to all students, whether they be full or part-time.

We would also like to note that there is no additional fee, as it has already been paid for with student tuition.

Some new additions to the counseling center website include a link to an online screening for depression, alcohol and eating disorders.

We encourage all students here to take advantage of these resources. We are fortunate enough to have the help that may save lives, if we merely seek it out. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. We all struggle from time-to-time, ing of a happy and healthy life.

STAFF COMMENTARY

HEATHER O’BRIEN

Associate Dean of Students Kent Drake-Deese.

“The beginning of the housing process for upperThis opens up options and makes it easier for stuclass students will take place in early November and, One of the most dreadful times for college students actual housing selection, in early December,” DrakeIt also allows for all classes of students, whether is choosing where to live the following year.

Deese stated in the email.

Now Keene State College has changed the housing In January/February a second lottery will be held for people and hopefully make new connections. selection and is asking the students to make a decision the students who have not already secured housing on However, the new housing selection process mostly during fall semester rather than in the spring. campus.

I’m sure that Keene is holding the lottery earlier in are less options for housing when students can choose to stay in the same building more than once. the space, is stressful enough.

In addition, students who currently live in suites or Moving it up to fall semester doesn’t give students Personally, my friends and I had a hard enough time apartments will be able to “squat” in their same room enough time to think about who would be the best to for the following year.

This means students can keep their housing assignI had the opportunity to read the housing e-mail One aspect of the e-mail that I agreed with is being ment currently for the following school year and will that was sent to on-campus students from Keene State able to choose a roommate from the entire residential not have to participate in the housing selection.

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Allowing students to “squat” in their same room will remove the weight from many students’ shoulders.

The e-mail did not discuss housing prices, but from my own research on the Keene website I’ve found residence halls to be a bit pricey.

Allowing students to “squat” in a residence hall is a great perk because they can choose to pay the same price compared to living in another building that may be out of price range.

Not only are the students happy, but their parents won’t have to dig deep into their wallets.

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Student discusses pros and cons to marrying young LEIGHA HALL

Equinox staff Most people think that those who get married at a young age must be either crazy or pregnant.

People tend to forget that marriage is a serious thing.

Many people tend to fear it sometimes because it is a huge commitment.

Some young people today cannot handle that commitment.

The whole concept of marriage fascinates me because of the extreme change that takes place between two people in love.

Young adults may have already encountered a recent change in their lives by either moving out of the house or heading away to college, so when I hear about young cou-

Shift gears from marriage to careers

I can see pros and cons to getting married in your late teens or early twenties.

These young adults get to marry someone they love.

This is a good thing if they’re actually in love with this person because many people confuse love with infatuation. infatuation is delusion and love is unconditional: the real thing.

This means that if they’re infatuated they are basically obsessed with that person.

They [constantly] have an uncontrollable sexual desire for that person, which is only temporary.

Love takes time, and with time deepens into something stronger.

Trust me, I may never have been married, but I have learned my lesson through my past experiences that love and infatuanother.

I have once (or twice) been infatuated with someone.

Moreover, I have realized that young adults normally tend to carry less baggage.

When I say less baggage I mean that they may not have to worry about children or baby-mama/baby-daddy drama.

It is easier to have fun with someone who has less baggage.

However, there are some cases where young adults end up having children and there is nothing wrong with that.

I once dated a guy who was around 21-years-old and had a two year old son.

I am not going to lie, it was very challenging for me because there was baby-

people get married they (usually) join their accounts.

Since young adults are starting their lives out they normally do not have the perks of making a whole lot of money compared to those in their late twenties who generally have their actual career going for them. Especially if they have never faced a problem like this before in TYRRA DEMERITT / WEBMASTER their lives.

After viewing the pros and cons of couwith each other. enjoy each other’s company and build their ples getting married at a young age, I perBy doing this they can see their sig- marriage. sonally would marry young.

Now that I have explained the pros, here which is an important learning experience are the cons I see for people getting married that the cons could be solved with a little that everyone goes through. at a young age.

Those who marry young have a lot of Young married couples may struggle to communication between both parties. The way I see it, if you really love that person time to work on their marriage. stay dedicated.

I say this because people who are startI believe some people forget that mar- then, by all means, tie the knot. ing out their adult lives are normally either riage is “til death do us part.” Young adults Leigha Hall can be contacted at working or going to school full-time. (including myself) have a tendency to want lhall@kscequinox.com Apart from their social lives, they have more.

mama drama there and it was a lot of work, which scared me a bit because I didn’t like kids at the time.

In the end, I couldn’t handle the baggage and decided to end things between us.

For young couples, it is easier to combine their lives because most young people are just establishing themselves.

It becomes easier for them to mesh their lives together because they don’t usually have a whole lot going on besides school or work. They also get to grow up and mature a huge gap of time that they could use to

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Equinox staff After nearly two years of diva-esque shenanigans such as urinating in buckets, drag racing and showing up nearly three hours late to his own concerts, pop sensation Justin Bieber has appeared to clean up his act just in time for a major comeback.

Bieber launched his career simply by posting YouTube videos of himself singing.

The videos were seen by Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun, who contacted his to Atlanta, Georgia, to meet with singer-songwriter Usher.

Bieber was immediately signed to RBMG with Island Def Jam Music Group at the young age of 14.

The start of his career skyrocketed almost instantly thanks to his charming good looks and voice of an angel.

Every girl wanted to date him and every boy, despite what they might have told their friends, wanted to be him.

But regardless of Bieber’s obvious success, every move he made was thoroughly examined under a microscope by all.

There was a following by not only paparazzi, but also crazed fans nearly 24/7.

Many, my father included, predicted that Bieber would succumb to the unfortunate downfall that most child stars in the spotlight do.

Looking at things in a technical manner, Bieber did succumb to what I’m going to call “child-star syndrome.” stantly working, the 21 prince of pop began acting out following the end of his Believe Tour.

Many young people use social media,

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Pop sensation Justin Bieber strikes a comeback CLAIRE HICKEY

which I believe can lead to temptations.

For example, when I was in my last relationship my boyfriend at the time would like other girls’ pictures on Instagram or Facebook. I didn’t care if he liked a photo or two because I trusted him, but boy was I wrong.

He wanted to see other people while we continued to be together.

I never dropped a man out of my life so fast; I didn’t want an unstable relationship in my life.

We are all greedy in our own little way, but being greedy can push people away, especially loved ones.

Nevertheless, I would also have to disagree with young married couples who desire to start a family right away.

Marriage isn’t a signed agreement that couples have to start popping kids out immediately.

When two people decide to get married and decide to also start having kids at a young age, I see this as a problem.

Especially if they’re just starting out their lives together.

They haven’t been together long enough to deal with their own marriage problems.

Throwing a kid into the equation will be very stressful and may even end in divorce.

Problems with money are generally why most people get divorced. I believe young adults typically struggle with how they manage their money.

Everyone at some point in their life

After the end of his tour and qualities.

For that, I’m sorry,” he said again girlfriend Selena Gomez, during the Roast. If you ask me, the bad behavior began. this apology was the beginning of Bieber’s comeback. stunts such as being photoSince his roast, Bieber has graphed with blunts and alco- shown his dedication to gethol, but then his outbursts ting his career back on track. began to escalate.

He is now working with In March 2013 in London, model and socialite Kendall Bieber attacked a photogra- Jenner in the new Calvin Klein pher after the photographer ad campaign, has been spendinsulted him. Bieber cursed ing time supporting multiout and lunged at the man ple charities such as “Pencils while his bodyguard held him of Promise” and has made it back. clear that his main focus is his upcoming album and regainacts include harassing one of ing the respect of his fan base. his neighbors, vandalism and His newest single entitled multiple counts of marijuana “What Do You Mean?” has possession. proven to be a gigantic hit by The worst of the acts, and opening at number one on Billhopefully the last, was Bieber’s board’s Hot 100.

January 2014 arrest for drag Things are looking way up racing with a DUI. for Bieber. But I don’t believe Following his arrest, Bieber he’s completely out of the was quiet on all media outlets. woods yet. Just last week, he It wasn’t until recently that he had a minor outburst on Good started stepping out into the Morning America. spotlight again.

The singer yelled at a camBieber was chosen to be eraman following the perforthe target of Comedy Cen- mance of his new single for the tral’s 2015 Roast ceremony. man being too close to his face He took the stage and han- while he was trying to dance. dled the insults like a champ.

Bieber’s diva-like habits are He stayed humble and light- not completely gone yet. hearted throughout the entire But he has made it obvious special and ended the night with a public apology for his keep his mouth shut when he recent behavior. doesn’t have anything positive “There was really no pre- to say. paring me for this life. I was If Bieber keeps up this level thrown into this at twelve of determination and does his years old, and I didn’t really best to ignore the critics, I have know what I was getting myself into. career will make a full recovThere’s been moments ery and possibly be even better I’m really proud of and a lot than before. of moments I look back and This is his chance to regain I’m pretty disappointed with the fans he’s lost and maybe myself for. even gain some former nonBut the things that I’ve Beliebers.

Claire Hickey can be am. I’m a kind-hearted person contacted at who loves people and through chickey@kscequinox.com it all, lost some of my best

How to deal with stress and anxiety LEIGHA HALL

Equinox staff Every now and then college can seem harder we dodge bullets of stress, anxiety and the pressure to succeed.

We sometimes forget to Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS). Many college students are familiar with this feeling of pressure.

Especially when an exam is coming trying to battle with their levels of stress.

I have personally witnessed and anxiety.

For many years I played around with coping strategies I heard about or found online. The coping method I realized worked best for me is working out at the gym.

Now, I am not saying that you should not study or do homework if things get yourself getting stressed out to the point where you get a headache or cannot sleep, take a time-out and go to the gym.

According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, the best steps to follow in decreasing your stress or anxiety is to take a time out. This can include listening to music, practicing yoga, meditating, etc. Another step from the ADAA is to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and to not skip any meals.

Another way to de-stress is by counting to ten slowly. I have tried this, but by the time I got to seven I found myself tensing up to the point where I could snap my pencil in half. Although this did not work for me, it may work for you.

However, if counting doesn’t work try taking deep breaths, just remember to exhale when you do. Unfortunately, this method also didn’t work for me the way it should have because I would forget to exhale, which resulted in me becoming light-headed.

Something I naturally do when I am stressed out is add humor to the situation. This is also one of the tips the

grass of life, I usually just feel awful.

Adding a little bit of humor makes me feel better about life.

A new tip from the ADAA is to accept that you cannot control everything. This is important to recognize. Furthermore, by accepting that you cannot control everything, all you can do is try to do your best.

Try to get enough sleep instead of staying up at night stressing over something you cannot control. Even if you cannot sleep, try to make yourself.

When you’re stressed out, your body needs additional rest. I have realized when I wake up I am not as stressed out as I am before I fall asleep.

Lastly, learn to distract yourself and best way to relax. I have realized that learn what triggers your anxiety. You when I am stressed I don’t see the green

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may become a problem for some people. tend to not want to go back to whatever I was stressed about, which can actually lead to more stress .

Figuring out what triggers your anxiety is a great way to avoid stress and anxiety entirely.

These tips are what I used to decrease my stress. These are just some tips from the ADAA website that may work for you. If some of these tips don’t help you, check out the website to see the variety of tips that may help.

Leigha Hall can be contacted at lhall@kscequinox.com

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Students bring culture to Keene State campus LISA RUSSO

Another student named Imogen feels that because of the language Sutherland was also excited to be attending KSC. cool now.”

“The world is your classroom,” She is from Derby, Ireland and Gouy is currently majoring according to the Global Education is also majoring in Theatre. One in Psychology and, back in her - of her major reasons for studying home country, attends Univerlege website. abroad is to travel. She said, “I’ve sity Catholique of Lille. The one Three students who are from always loved travelling, so having thing she said she misses about not out of the country are currently being back home is the food, espeliving out this quote. culture in such a unique way was cially “cheese and wine.” Gouy A student named Samira really something I couldn’t miss chose to study abroad because she Barar, who is majoring in The- out on.” “wanted to discover another counatre, described her decision to Although Sutherland is happy try, another way of life and trastudy abroad as “easy to transi- to be here, she said she misses her ditions.” She also stated that she tion” because of the people located college friends. loves meeting new people and that “They were my family away this was also another way to do so.

She is from Ireland and attends from home,” she said. She con- All three students said they enjoy the National University of Ireland tinued to say that seeing them the campus for its lakes and lots of Galway. together on Facebook upsets her green and all want to come back.

She said she loves the food here because she isn’t with them.

Gouy said that she “hopes to go and her favorite thing on campus Sutherland said she wants to to Colombia as an exchange stuis the DC because they don’t have come back to the United States in dent in two years.” The same stumeal plans where she is from. the future, especially New Hamp- dent also describes the experience She said that, although she shire because “it’s such a stunning as “intense” and “amazing.” All loves the food here, she is homesick. state.” three girls said they would recomOne of the many things she She also said she wants to stay mend this experience to someone misses is “the nightlife and my longer and possibly travel all over else because it would open people’s friends and being able to drink America. mind and that Keene is a beautiful without it being illegal.” She said A student named Valentine town to be in. she would recommend this expe- Gouy said she found the experirience to someone else because she Lisa Russo can be contacted at of these being the language barrier.

Lrusso@kscequinox.com everything out.”

She is from France and said she

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“If something comes up I have to put my homework aside and do my job, which makes something like lucky enough to be able to bring things into work on.”

-REBECCA MARQUIS KSC SENIOR

of doing homework while she is at work and that her boss has always told her to bring work with her in case (Cont. from A10) they have a slow day.

“Sometimes I have been pretty stressed out about appointed. Although I was working, it was nice to have getting things in on time when I am at work. My work the time if there was downtime to be able to study or do schedule doesn’t interfere with everything as much as it some homework.” just adds to my day. When I work it just makes my days With juggling work, academics and a social life, pretty long going from work in the morning and then Conrad stated that her time management skills have straight to classes for the rest of the day,” Marquis said. become stronger throughout her four years at KSC. Although Marquis is allowed to work on her assign“I have to make daily schedules to know when I can ments at her job, she said that it is still necessary to prioritize her time between her course load, work schedule gym and exercise. In terms of having a social life, I have and friends. to really plan on staying up late some nights through“When I am allowed to do homework at work, I have out the week to be able to enjoy the weekends,” Conrad to make sure that all my other tasks at work are done. If stated. something comes up I have to put my homework aside In terms of seeing other work-study students who and do my job, which makes something like reading or are able to do their homework while they are working, to be able to bring things into work on,” Marquis said. she cannot.

“I know of a few students who have work study jobs always make time for studying and getting homework - done before I let myself do anything else with friends or ing that some campus jobs do not allow homework jobs can be lenient about doing school work,” Conrad allow her to do homework during downtimes. stated. Although Conrad is amongst the group of work“Being able to work on homework while I am at work study students who cannot do their homework, senior Rebecca Marquis revealed that her job in the President’s Marquis said that she has had her work-study job years.

“My duties mostly include clerical work. I help clean phones and take messages, help out with campus wide

gle a lot more with getting everything done on time and done well. Especially with my senior seminar classes, I have a ton of reading to get done each week so being able to do that while I am at work is a blessing,” Marquis said.

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and it’s correlation to the ‘free the nipple’ campaign, he said, “I see it as even less of an issue. It’s natural; (Cont. from A10) they’re feeding their children.”

There appears to be a segregation between women KSC senior and member of Femco Meghan Jenks showing cleavage and women feeding babies. said, “We are dedicated to equality and raising Dr. Emek Ergun, lecturer for Women’s and Gender awareness for feminist issues…[with] marches about Studies, said, “[Breastfeeding] doesn’t contribute to sexual assault, a love your body week. We’re trying to the male gaze. It doesn’t play into the sexualization of do more fun events too, like sex toy bingo, which is the body, so it’s considered inappropriate.” all about removing that shame about your body and In other countries, it appears these mindsets are being proud of who you are, your sexuality.”

Femco, which was founded by Dr. Pedroza, meets Dr. Ergun, who travels frequently to Turkey, said on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. in Huntress. that while there are still restrictive regulations, they When asked her opinions on the free the nipple campaign, Jenks said she found it absurd that breasts “It usually doesn’t make much sense to compare... are so sexualized when they’re just another organ on the larger structure that shapes people’s lives is the body. [everywhere]. This isn’t just about gender, it’s about “It’s not even about going topless, it’s that we don’t race, ethnicity, religion, class, sexuality,” she said. want to even acknowledge the existence of nipples at However, she did say that, in Turkey, the feminist all. [But] they’re there, and they serve a distinct purmovement is more elaborate. pose,” Jenks continued.

“It’s more out there, on the streets, protesting; you Breastfeeding. constantly see that some feminist activity is going on “Just feed the baby, it shouldn’t be embarrassing,” outside. Here, at least right now, it’s a bit more acaDr. Pedroza said. Yet she also acknowledged how demic, and you don’t see a protest every other week.”

Dr. Ergun said that in order for this segregation selves have to experience it. to change we have to keep talking about this issue to “The students will face these kind of issues the moment they become pregnant, the moment they archal culture. have the baby, [the moment] they adjust,” she said.

“It’s important to change our mindsets,” Ergun Heather Lounsbury, an Early Childhood Teacher said. at the Child Development Center (CDC), said she Dr. Pedroza, said the more rural you go in Latin found this to be true.

America, the more likely you are to see women comfortably breastfeeding in public. ing] before I was breastfeeding myself: I was like well, “In this country, it is not allowed and welcomed; in you don’t need to do it in public and if you’re going to, my county it’s allowed and welcomed, it’s a woman’s you should cover up.” right. Not everywhere…but there are many places.”

She laughed and said, “If you’ve ever tried to She said how it’s not a huge issue like it is here in cover up with a 7-month-old while breastfeeding, you America. know that’s pretty much a losing battle. Honestly, it Heather Lounsbury, from the CDC, said, “Somewould take me less time and it would be less intrusive if I just feed her and we moved on. It’s drawing more change their perspective, even if it’s something small.” attention to myself by trying to cover her up.”

According to KSC’s policies, as established in 2012, Eklund said, “Because of our society, it’s not [conKSC is in agreement with the New Hampshire State sidered] pure; it should be, but it’s not. People can law, RSA 132:10-d: Breastfeeding in New Hampshire, make rude comments so, for me, it was easier to just cover up. It wasn’t a big deal, and it was good for my their breastfeeding faculty. babies…because covering up protected them from distraction and noise.” secure breastfeeding on campus.

Another concern is that people should be covering In addition, the student handbook clearly reads the eyes of our children so as not to see bare breasts.

However, others are saying it’s how we as adults react all nonresident buildings and where decorum sugthat impact children the most. gests such appropriate attire.”

KSC sophomore Nathaniel Wolf said, “If people make a big deal of it and say it’s inappropriate, then [children] will agree.”

Dorothy England can be contacted at When asked his opinion on public breastfeeding Dengland@kscequinox.com

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Contributing Writer I have always said since I was a little girl that I would study abroad one day – explore new things that nobody back home had ever done before. However, I never knew exactly where I wanted to end up. I dreamt of being somewhere warm, and laying on the beach sipping something fruity, witnessing views and extremes I’d never come across.

It just so happened that my sophomore year roommate was interested in studying abroad as well.

That’s when we decided on Australia. My roommate has always been in love with sharks, and I grew up in the mountains of Vermont so any ocean environment sounded amazing to me. It was a lengthy process to get all of the abroad paperwork and costs worked out, but as my plane landed in Sydney Australia I automatically knew it had all been worth it.

Although, we toured Sydney for a few days and got to see the great tination was to the Gold Coast in Queensland, AU, where I live on campus here at Bond University.

Don’t get me wrong, Sydney was beautiful, but it was more of an architectural, older city type of eye catcher, whereas here on the Gold Coast it is take- your-breath-away kind of beautiful. There are beaches, grasslands, trees and waterways everywhere. I can hear all of the unique birds screeching obnoxiously outside my window at night while I’m trying to sleep, instead of just the busy city streets I heard in Sydney.

The dorm I live in is also full of

the ocean in it is just amazing (but do not go swimming, those sharks will get you!) I think it’s the funniest thing to walk back from getting

in the canal right next to me.

It’s also fun to compare the creatures here to the ones we have back home. At Keene State College all students expect to see at least three squirrels on their way to class, but (most Aussies are afraid of squirrels just so you know) here at Bond you can expect to see water dragons, a type of lizard that will pop out and run beside you on the sidewalk.

One night I went for a walk through campus and saw this huge animal in the sky, as it got closer I could see its wings and realized size of my head! They are huge and make the most awful noises, but they’re sweet!

For you nightlife folks and partygoers, the Gold Coast is the place to be. Not only can I walk out the front of my building and directly into a bar on campus, but during orientation week we’d party and drink in the bar until midnight when a vehicle with “Party Bus” written on the side of it picks us students up from campus and drives us about 15 minutes to Surfers Paradise where all the hot clubs and late night Ben & Jerry’s are located.

At 3:30 a.m. you can chose to get back on the party bus and have it take you right back to campus, or you can walk over to the ocean and chill on the beach until you

home. It is not recommended to go drunk swimming in Australia, just for the record!

My trip’s only just begun and I’ve loved every minute of it! Plus so on top of the weird bird noises nobody wants to hear about my I can go from hearing German to classes because you’re probably Chinese, throw in a little Swedish doing much more schoolwork at here and there.

Keene State than I am down under!

When I hear a loud American If you want to study abroad, in the hallway I pretty much know study abroad. Don’t think twice - about being home sick – you don’t teed to meet tons of amazing people have enough time for that! See ya’ll abroad! in the Spring.

I am a big outdoorsy girl, so Baylee Jacobs being able to walk outside of my oncan be contacted at campus dorm and have a canal on Baylee.jacobs@ksc.keene.edu my lawn that has bull sharks and

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Eating with the Equinox How to make: Carpaccio Salad TARA LEVY

Student Life editor Description: An Italian meal, originating from Venice, has become an American favorite among many. This meal, traditionally served cold, complements any meal. A garnish the salad without overwhelming your taste buds.

Ingredients: Paper thin raw beef (1 lbs) Arugula lettuce Capers Shaved Parmesan(¼ lbs) Lemon Oil (juice or 2 lemons) Extra virgin olive oil (4 tbs) Salt Pepper Directions: Before starting the dish, throw the beef in the freezer for about an hour. This will help keep the meat fresh. Eating raw meat that is not chilled could cause you to get sick.

To make it easier, ask your butcher to cut the beef for you at the shop or slice your meat as thin as possible. to be covered in thin slices of beef.

Then, add however much arugula you want on top of the beef in the center of the plate.

Drizzle the olive oil over the arugula then do the same after with the lemon oil.

Lastly, add a few slices of shaved Parmesan to the top of the dish. Add in a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Serve and enjoy.

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Falling for fashion at KSC ALEX ENAYAT

Equinox Staff The temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing and so are the styles, but that’s not stopping Keene State College students from bundling up in style.

KSC students shared their styles for the fall 2015 season and said fashion icons they look up to include Sam Smith, Kanye West, Lauren Conrad, Rihanna and Pia Mia. Fashion Week may have just happened but, for those who couldn’t make it, here’s the inside scoop on what to wear.

Have to pull something together for class? A pair of Nike sneakers and joggers will not only up your KSC senior Ali Lague said she loves big vintage sweaters.

“They are comfy but also look really good,” Lague in the fall and trades pastel colors in for more earthy tones.

Senior Eric Mealey has versatile fall looks. “On conservative weather days I wear a blazer or cardigan with a V-neck and loafers. For a comfortable exam day I’d wear a V-neck, scarf, skinny jeans and some Chuck Taylors,” Mealey said.

When Mealey goes out on the weekends he said a suede bootie dress shoe, like a pair of chukka’s, calling this look “classy” yet “subtle.” He said that he would love to purchase a big fedora hat and leather jacket for the fall season.

According to ELLE magazine this fall it’s all about long layers. Their senior fashion editor Nikki Ogunnaike wrote, “Say what you will, this whole not-putting-your-arms-in-your-blazer thing is not going away. Drape it over your shoulders to create what we’re calling The Editor Cape. It lends a polished touch to jeans, a T-shirt and sneakers. If you haven’t treat your top as a vest, wear it over another shirt, then add dark denim jeans.”

Junior Chelsea Camacho said that while we’re in between season it’s from “romper to jumper.”

Camacho said although we’re in between seasons the weather is still nice enough to show some skin.

“To warm things up I’ll throw a cardigan over a dress.”

Camacho also added that the 70s are coming back. like turtlenecks and bell-bottoms,” Camacho said.

Beth Doyle, owner of Moe – Moementum Clothing located in downtown Keene, shared her fashion sense for this fall.

jeans] are not dead and I think they never completely will be. You can wear almost any jean bottom,” Doyle said, and “fringe is also really big and leather.” She said her inspiration is “boho chic.”

Sophomore Stephanie Silva said her fall go-to is

Silva said.

Silva’s leaving her high-waisted shorts for the summertime and bringing out denim jeans, particularly ones with rips on the knees. similar styles at a reasonable price. KSC students said ters and Forever 21, places both guys and girls can tiques here in Keene like Synergy and Moe’s.

Alex Enayat can be contacted at AEnayat@kscequinox.com

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Callanan said she isn’t worried because her relationship isn’t “under the star light.”

“We aren’t being watched 24/7,” Callanan said.

She continued,“We don’t have to feel the

Senior reporter tion of “idolize” is to worship as a god.

The private lives of celebrities are publicized every day with just the click of a button.

Many entertainment outlets report on celebrities’ every move as a form of news.

us to do.”

Shea said she believes her relationship is strong regardless of the long distance.

She said her boyfriend and her talk every day to keep the relationship lively. on their opinions.

“My expectations don’t change because I know that we are both college students,” Shea said, “We don’t value our relationship based on materialistic items.”

Shea said she isn’t expecting a wall of roses for her next anniversary.

Callanan said her expectations may change a little “because celebrities appear to be perfect.”

divorce.

So why are celebrity couples so idolized? Some people would say they look up Trends on Twitter such as the hash tags “#blessed” and “#iamnotworthy” show that thousands of people on the internet are keeping tabs on their favorite celebrities, and comparing themselves to these godKSC students prove that celebrity coutionships.

Sophomore Abby Shea said she follows at least ten celebrities on social media, but “just likes to see what they’re doing”.

Many celebrities have social media accounts where they are able to publicize their glamorous lives.

According to Instagram, the married celebrities with the most followers are Kim Kardashian and Beyonce Knowles.

Beyonce shares pictures of her family, husband and musician Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy, while traveling around the world.

Kim Kardashian often shares pictures of her daughter, North, styled in high end designer clothes.

Kardashian also posts pictures of gifts she receives from her husband, musician Kanye West, such as a wall of roses for Mother’s Day in 2014.

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton have split this year, according to various news outlets.

KSC sophomore Sophia Freeman was

enormously compared to celebrity couples.

Most say they are not tainted by romance the glamorized lifestyles of famous celebrity couples. a material item.” He said he would do any“Our relationship isn’t publicized,” Shea society.

“I do things for my girlfriend because I thing to see his girlfriend happy no matter said, “We have control over what goes on love her and it makes her happy,” Cutuli what society thinks. the internet regarding us as a couple.”

KSC Sophomore Amber Callanan said Shea’s boyfriend, Brendan Cutuli, said said.

Cutuli said he believes money “is only she doesn’t expect to be like a celebrity he, as a male, doesn’t feel pressure from

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couple with her boyfriend.

“We live our own lives but also one together,” Callanan said, “We don’t worry about other people as much as celebrities do.”

her future marriage.

Freeman, 19, said she could see herself getting married to her current boyfriend of one year and two months.

“I think celebrities get divorced so much because of the pressure of society,” Freeman said.

She said she thinks the expectations of celebrity relationships are “too unrealistic for a college student.”

There’s no way to tell what the future holds for celebrity or student relationships.

One way to prevent an unsuccessful relationship is to ignore the standards set by society.

Not one couple is the same, so couples are encouraged to focus on their own relationship rather than ones they see online.

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Work study jobs prohibit studying BROGAN WESSELL

Equinox Staff While the term “work study” implies that students who are eligible be able to do their homework while they are on the clock, that is not the case for all work study jobs.

Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations Deborah Nichols weighed Nichols revealed that only a por tion of students are able to become

gible for work study through their Expected Family Contribution. When students submit their FAFSA, there is study,” Nichols said.

Nichols said that the purpose of a ily for students to be able to do their homework while they are on the job, but for their work schedules to be demic schedules while also being able to earn a bit of money.

“It is wrong for students to assume that they can do their homework

to regular jobs that students would have out on the town with private dents are gaining experience in doing a job while balancing their education,” Nichols said.

She continued, “Another important is not so much that students can do their homework on the job, but rather that the school is aware that when can get changed.”

Nichols added that there is a lim allow students to do their homework. study jobs about whether or not stu dents can do their homework. If you can do your job and be able to study too than it is usually okay. If not, stu dents need to accept that they are there to do a job,” Nichols said.

In terms of what students may Nichols said that she believes stu experience and time management and them in their future careers.

“When I went back to school I got tion and worked my way up to become the Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations,” Nichols said.

Senior Emily Conrad stated that DOROTHY ENGLAND

straight: women should be able to walk around Equinox Staff topless anywhere a man can.

“I feel like it should be normal, it should be Keene State College Associate Professor of okay” Nick Swain, a Keene State College student, Women’s and Gender Studies/American Studies said.

KSC junior Marissa DePolo said, “I understand contradictory messages about a woman’s body: it’s it, I support it; I just think it’s a campaign that’s okay to be merchandised only if it’s “attractive,” going to take time.” but made to be shamed if it’s not attractive.

“When women are a social object which pro duces money, breasts become an economical enter may argue, it’s about time. prise and I call that an industry,” Pedroza said. She KSC senior Julia Lagace said, “I mean it starts continued, “And if we’re not selling it, we wonder with us in schools… us teaching people that wom if there is something wrong, something dirty with en’s bodies aren’t anything to be ashamed of.” our bodies; we wonder: are our bodies beautiful?”

Christian mentor for KSC students Deb Eklund Some say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. said, “Our bodies are beautiful and sacred yet But what if that view is polluted? Some would we live in a highly sexualized society that dis agree that the media’s perception of people, espe torts and perverts that beauty and innocence and cially of women, is erroneous in its idealist display. sweetness.”

The group who makes up the ‘Free the Nipple Campaign’ certainly does. This movement is to that beauty and be proud of it.

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facility supervisor at the KSC Recre ation Center for four years.

“My responsibilities at my job charge of swiping IDs for access to the facility and give out sport equipment and cubby lockers,” Conrad stated.

Conrad stated that the Recreation to do their homework while they are on the clock, even when their shifts are four hours long on the weekends.

“At times work can interfere with this semester and usually work in between them during my free time ting assignments done, or studying,” Conrad stated.

Conrad added that the gym did not

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Chapter 1: EMMA HAMILTON

Equinox Staff Publishing books is generally something that happens for writers once completing college, but for KSC junior Margaret Raymond, becoming an author came before becoming a graduate.

On October 10, 2015 Raymond’s book, “The Buttercup Adventures Volume One The Glass Frog” will be on the shelves for all young readers. As a Psychology major and Writing minor, According to Raymond’s website, “Buttercup is a princess who would rather wear pants than a dress. Hector, her easily frightened friend, is simply the castle’s stable boy. Their lives are about to change when a secret is spilled. Together, they leave the only place they’ve ever known to search for powers Buttercup never knew she had.”

Raymond explained that her idea for the book came from when she was a nanny for a young girl two summers ago.

“The little girl didn’t want to go upstairs to get ready for bed and I was beginning to get really frustrated with her because she was being really lazy and sitting on the couch staring mindlessly at the TV,” Raymond said.

She continued, “I decided to tell her that if she got upstairs and got ready I would tell her a story once she was all ready for bed. I went up with her and made sure she did everything.

She then hops into bed and goes ‘okay story time’ and I thought to myself, shoot I don’t have a story.”

Raymond then said how on the spot she made up a story within 30 seconds and later realhear the same story the next time she babysat and with the same exact characters.

“On the third night of telling her stories I began recording the story on my cell phone and I’ve always loved writing so I decided I would see where it would go. When I went home I mond said the book took about a year to complete.

When asked what the process of writing a children’s book is, Raymond said, “That’s kind of funny because, I don’t really know, I’ve never written a children’s book before and I just based I have never used before and it really struck me how the way you tell a story to a child is in its not just with grammar but really how you phrase things. With certain children they can pick up on what you’re telling them and you don’t have to describe further but with others you have to extend it a little bit for them to really know where they are in the story.”

Raymond had said that her book is written for children probably between the ages of four to nine years old.

The writing comes from Raymond, but the pictures come from her colleague and friend Amanda Coakley. a book. She said she became the illustrator because Raymond had asked her to last year when they were roommates.

“The hardest part of illustrating is mostly picturing what Margaret intends for the characters to look like. I am always going back and asking her for better descriptions or what she intended for the scene to look like. We work back and forth with each other, she tells me what she’s looking for and I read the story for a better understanding,” Coakley said.

To illustrate a story, Coakley explained that she does plenty of initial sketching and then book I did traditional drawings, we then scraped that idea after we didn’t really like the look of them and then rendered them digitally. I have a drawing tablet that I put my drawings into the computer and do the illustrations that way,” Coakley said.

Once the words are written, and the characters are visually being developed, KSC junior and They swapped papers in class regularly and learned about each other’s writing. Raymond had proposed the idea to Miller and Miller agreed to give a shot at editing the book.

Miller then added that she has never edited anything like this before. that people would enjoy reading it. As it goes along it’s minor details like grammar and making sure everything is organized,” Miller said. work though she really brought everything together and connected all the ideas to make it a singular story that people would want to read.”

Raymond and her team worked together to bring this story to life. According to Raymond dren’s book hits the shelves.

CONTRIBUTED ART BY MARGARET RAYMOND

AND GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY GEORGE AMARU / ART DIRECTOR

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Symphony NH leaves Keene on a high note JUSTIN MURRAY

Equinox Staff Symphony NH performed at Keene State College on Friday, September 25.

The visiting orchestra was led by Music Director and Conductor Jonathon McPhee.

Being New Hampshire’s oldest professional orchestra, Symphony with them.

The orchestra took the main stage at the Redfern Performing Arts Center where audience attendance turned out quite well.

Accompanying Symphony NH was acclaimed pianist Randall HodgPassion was the main theme of the night, according to McPhee.

Interconnecting each piece was a history lesson concerning how the next bit of music came about.

McPhee would take the microphone and deliver the backgrounds of what they were playing.

When asked why he is so passionate, McPhee said, “If you take it all the way back to the beginning, it is such a part of being a human being. “If you take any culture on Earth, and you take moments that are important, you know: births, going to war, weddings, what do you always have?� To which the answer was “Music.�

McPhee, who was named “Busiest Conductor in the World�, brought it all to the table at Friday night’s performance.

There was a roaring applause every time the orchestra silenced their instruments and whenever the conductor walked on stage.

After each half of the show, standing ovations began and continued until everyone in the theater was on their feet.

KSC sophomore, Derrick Hegeman, a music major, said he felt that

“[Symphony NH] opens them up to a whole new culture of music, and makes them appreciate what used to be popular in the norm.�

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Maestro Jonathan McPhee conducts Friday’s performance

Hegeman said, “Knowing several of these pieces very well, I know that they executed them almost perfectly.�

Not one audience member seemed displeased with the performance given.

Aside from adults attending the performance, there was also a large number of students in the audience.

As to why the turn out was so great, it became clear that there were extra credit opportunities in the balance.

However, according to KSC sophomore David Green, no one was complaining.

Green, a computer science major, said he enjoyed the show immensely.

In reference to students attending for extra credit, he said, “It opens them up to a whole new culture of music, and makes them appreciate what used to be popular in the norm.�

The night went as planned, with a reception afterward along with a meet and greet with most of the orchestra.

It was a great opportunity for audience members to hold conversation with the professionals that had just been up on stage. Symphony NH came and went, and did so with class.

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Promising cast doesn’t reach peak potential MATT BILODEAU

don Adventure” is a great example

Equinox Staff For the limited number of people who have reached the peak of Mount Everest, it must be quite an accomplishment to put on their mantle. Yet, I don’t care how much you beg or pay me, I will not set foot on that journey. There are moments in life when we all look at something and say: Nope! That’s not happening! I like my life; I think I’ll hold onto it for now. Did “Everest” manage to change my

name actor their chance to shine.

If one of them were to perish, we would feel for them, an element that’s sorely lacking here.

Character doesn’t play an

what it does excel at, however, are the visuals. As they were trailing the snow mountain of death, I never thought that they were anywhere else. As the snow constantly blows in your face, it’s easy to feel as if you’re up there with them.

A tense sequence early on with Based on events that occurred Josh Brolin walking across a ladder had me glued to my seat, not knowon a group of wealthy climbers ing whether or not he would fall [Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Naoko into the bottomless chasm. Sadly, Mori and Michael Kelly] that after this sequence, that same embark on a perilous journey up sense of tension never comes back. the slopes of Mt. Everest, led by expedition leader Rob Hall [Jason wintery cinematography is great to Clarke]. look at, but since all the characters All goes well until a massive aside from Jason Clarke weren’t storm looms on the horizon. Stuck built up enough, I rarely found in an area where rescue is next to myself on the edge of my seat. The impossible, the crew try their best to survive the worst night of their out the human element, they virtulives. ally have no meaning.

Taking a page out of the disaster movie tradition, “Everest” is problems as “Black Mass,” where the cinematography is beautiful, The names above are merely a but the performances leave more sampler of what you’re going to to be desired. It’s a standard surget; Robin Wright, Jake Gyllenhaal, Keira Knightley, Sam Worthing- names attached to it. ton and Emma Watson all make The theater setting didn’t help appearances throughout. enhance the experience because With such an impressive ensem- the 3D was useless and added little ble, a few good performances are to the visual pop of the snowy bound to come out of it. Just like landscape.

“Black Mass,” nobody delivers a It also added another layer bad performance as they all give between my eyes and the screen, the necessary minimum, which is equaling out to a darker picture. one of Everest’s largest problems. Since it didn’t wow me on the silver The characters are so interchange- screen, imagine how well it won’t able that after a while, it’s easy to hold up on Blu-ray. forget that they are there to begin I haven’t read the book that the with.

Director Baltasar Kormákur got that its characters will probably phenomenal actors to take on these have more detail than what’s seen roles, but none of them stick out in any way.

It’s a shame because the thrills Rating: C+ would be that much better if we cared for them as individuals Matt Bilodeau can be contacted at instead of just actors. “The Poseimbilodeau@kscequinox.com

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Keene’s very own song Bird OLIVIA BELANGER

Arts And EntErtAinmEnt Editor Instead of coming back for his junior year at Keene State College, Nick Tornatore (musically known as James Bird) decided to set “I started traveling because I felt that I needed to do something more,” Tornatore said, “I believed in my intuition that I them what they can do, I need to embody

During his time at KSC, Tornatore was not only focused on his music, but on giving According to friend of Tornatore and KSC junior, Maggie Mason, Tornatore was

love for the community of Keene after the

Tornatore’s service acts were not the only -

across the country is good for not only Bird, PHOTO - Tornatore jumps with excitement on Bell Rock in Sedona

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Tornatore said, “I was able to stay on these tore said, “I kind of just left and only had a service work they had me do I learned Even though Tornatore only started his “Right now I don’t have a set destination to end on,” Tornatore said, “I knew that I had to do this, and this is only the begin-

because you kind of just have to surrender and know that you don’t know where you’re Tornatore has been taken in by many friendly strangers on nights when he had no

natore said, “To be able to sit down and talk

“I went down to New Mexico for a bit,”

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Renzi chides Europe for walls to block refugees

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Michelle Obama: Girls, don't hold back in school

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First lady Michelle Obama reacts to an ovation from the audience as she takes the stage for a panel discussion entitled "The Power of an Educated Girl" at the Apollo Theater, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in New York.

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Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi addresses the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. Headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.

The latest developments from the annual U.N. gathering of world leaders at which they're tackling major crises ASSOCIATED PRESS

country had mainly held.

front of your door?"

The president supported the initiative The latest developments from the of his French counterpart Francois Hol2:30 p.m. annual U.N. gathering of world leaders A dozen U.N. agencies have issued an lande to restrain the veto right of the U.N. at which they're tackling major crises unprecedented joint call for countries to Security Council permanent members like the refugee issue and crises in Syria, end violence against gay, lesbian, bisex- "in case of mass atrocities."

Yemen and elsewhere: Russian-backed separatists have been ual and transgender people.

Tuesday's statement comes as world 3:25 p.m. leaders gather to address an annual U.N. Ukraine since April 2014, and at least 8,000 people have been killed in the conItaly's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi meeting. says it's "intolerable" that Europe is buildThe agencies for human rights, refuing walls against migrants and is urging gees, children, health, food and more say its leaders to tear down the barriers and they are "seriously concerned" that mil12:40 p.m. focus on countering the fear and violence lions of people around the world face The leader of Guyana has charged that is driving thousands to seek safety widespread human rights violations. that Venezuela was being a bully as the on the continent.

The call comes shortly before the two countries bring their long-running Renzi told the U.N. General Assem- U.N. secretary-general convenes a meet- border dispute to the United Nations. bly's annual ministerial meeting on Tues- ing on including LGBT individuals in an President David Granger says Veneday that the problem of migration is not ambitious new set of global development zuela has "pursued a path of intimidation a problem of numbers, "it's a problem of goals for the next 15 years. and aggression" as it presses its claim to fear." And he said "fear is the playground The statement says violence and dis- an area of jungle and rivers that amounts of terrorism." crimination against LGBT individuals to about 40 percent of Guyana's territory.

Renzi said the new Europe was born Granger said the claims by the larger to replace fear with peace, and for a long even economic growth. And it urges and more powerful Venezuela have pretime it has pursued that goal. the 76 states with laws that criminalize vented Guyana from seeking to exploit But he said the building of walls is not same-sex acts between consenting adults the area known as the Essequibo for its only intolerable but it negates that foun- to repeal them. potential mineral and oil resources. dation.

The Guyanese president spoke TuesThe Italian leader praised Italy's marday to the U.N. General Assembly meet2:05 p.m. itime rescue of migrants crossing the Japan says it is providing $1.5 billion ing and appealed to the world body to Mediterranean, mainly from Libya. for assistance of refugees and stabiliza- mediate the dispute.

He said Italy is ready to take a lead- tion of communities facing upheaval in Leaders of the two countries disership role in stabilizing Libya — which the Middle East and Africa. cussed the issue Sunday on the sidelines currently has two rival governments — if Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of the annual gathering.

- announced the aid Tuesday to the U.N. ment succeed.

General Assembly.

12:30 p.m.

Abe said Japan is providing $810 million this year for emergency assistance NATO Secretary-General Jens Stol- of refugees and internally displaced pertenberg is calling on Russia to play a sons from Syria and Iraq, triple what it constructive role in restoring peace in gave last year. war-ravaged Syria.

He said Japan is preparing about The NATO chief told The Associated Press at the U.N. General Assembly on $750 million more "to help build peace" Tuesday that the alliance welcomes Rus- Middle East and Africa, including aid for sia's plans to combat the Islamic State water supply and sewage systems in Iraq. group in Syria.

Support for President Bashar Assad's 1 p.m. regime, however, is not "a constructive The Ukrainian president is issuing a - strong condemnation of Russia's aggrestion," he said. sion against his country, urging the interIn his address Monday to the U.N. national community to restrain Moscow's General Assembly, Russian President veto power in the U.N. Security Council.

Vladimir Putin urged the world to stick Addressing the U.N. General Assemwith Assad, saying it was a "huge mis- bly, Petro Poroshenko said Russia wants take" not to engage the Syrian military in to rebuild its former empire by creating When asked if Putin's speech con- rorists" in Ukraine's Crimea and eastern veyed hope that peace in Ukraine is Donbas region. within reach, Stoltenberg said it provided He asked how Russia could hope to no new signals, but there were positive create a coalition against Mideast terrorism "if you inspire terrorism right in

3:10 p.m.

Cuba's foreign minister says the pace of normalizing relations with the United States will depend on President Barack Obama using his executive powers to substantially modify the decades-old U.S. economic embargo and the U.S. entirely lifting it.

Bruno Rodriguez told a press conference after Obama held talks with Cuban President Raul Castro on Tuesday that the U.S. president's executive decisions adopted so far" have a very limited value, a very limited scope."

He said Obama's executive powers "are very broad, and they deal with tens of areas" — and Cuba expects the president to adopt measures to substantially modify the embargo.

Rodriguez said there was an "an advances in the normalization of bilateral relations during Obama's administration."

First lady encourages young girls to get educated JENNIFER PELTZ

AssociAted Press First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for teenage girls: Don't shy away from being the smartest kid in the class.

And never mind what the boys think.

She told about 1,000 schoolgirls and young

women at an event in New York on Tuesday to "compete with the boys" and do better than them.

The Glamour magazinesponsored discussion publicized her "Let Girls Learn" campaign to expand girls' access to education in developing countries and encourage American girls to take advantage of their opportunities.

Let Girls Learn involves hundreds of grassroots projects aimed at countering economic or cultural pressures that spur many girls to drop out of schools in the developing world.

The U.S. Agency for International Development has said 62 million girls worldwide are not in school.

Fugitive accused of kidnapping arrested after 24 years STEVEN DUBOIS

AssociAted Press Man accused of kidnapping and torturing two women in suburban Portland is back in jail after being on the run for nearly 25 years.

Paul Erven Jackson, 45, was arrested Monday by Mexican immigration authorities at a hotel in downtown Guadalajara, Deputy U.S. Marshal Eric Wahlstrom said. booked into a Los Angeles jail.

Jackson was most recently featured on CNN's John Walsh's "The Hunt," and was proA tipster who watched "The Hunt" told HILLSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT VIA AP authorities to look in Guadalajara and pro- This 1990 booking photo provided by the Hillsboro, Ore., Police Department, shows vided a possible name. out where he was working.

"We always follow up with everything we get and this one turned out to be it, so we're very happy," Wahlstrom said.

Jackson appears to have been living in Mexico for several years under the name Paul Bennett Hamilton, Wahlstrom said.

Jackson denied his identity when contacted by Mexican authorities on his way to work in what Wahlstrom described as a job in job. The details of Jackson's personal life in Mexico also are unclear.

"Who's been helping him — that's the next phase of this," Wahlstrom said. "Usually on these fugitive cases we start taking a hard look at who did what as far as assistance. How was he surviving?"

Police said Jackson and his older brother, Vance Roberts, kidnapped prostitutes and drove them to Roberts' home in Hillsboro, west of Portland.

The brothers were arrested in 1990, but vanished early the following year after their mother bailed them out of jail.

Roberts surrendered in September 2006

Paul Erven Jackson. Jackson, accused of kidnapping and torturing two women in suburban Portland, Ore., was arrested in Mexico, Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, after being on the run for nearly 25 years.

and was convicted the following year of kidnapping, rape, sodomy, sexual abuse and sexual penetration with a foreign object. The 61-year-old is serving a 108-year prison sentence. when she was kidnapped after agreeing to perform a $30 sex act on Roberts in his pickup, according to details from the older brother's trial.

She said Roberts kept her in a locked closet when she wasn't chained to a bed. She was sexually abused for a week and forced to call him "Master X." streets in June 1990, when she was 17.

After a day as a sex slave, she escaped her reported the men to police.

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Yogi Berra remembered at funeral by family, sports royalty JIM HAGUE

AssociAted Press MONTCLAIR, N.J. (AP) — A gold catcher's mitt was placed on top of his remains. But on a day filled with stories from a lifetime in baseball, Yogi Berra was remembered for being more than one of the game's greats.

He was the man who served his country courageously on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day in 1944. He was the man who delighted in the joys of family and someone who brought roaring laughter with his words wherever he went.

The beloved New York Yankees catcher — a three-time American League MVP and Hall of Famer who played on 10 World Series teams — also brought out sports royalty from all corners to an overflowing church, much in the way he helped fill ballparks for a generation.

"He was always so good, so honest, so human and so real," former Yankees manager Joe Torre said in his eulogy. "You didn't have to be a baseball fan to know who Yogi was."

Berra, who in Torre's words "personified the American dream," died a week ago at 90. He was cremated and his remains were placed by the altar, an American flag prominently displayed.

Among those at the service were ex-Yankees Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Bernie Williams and Jorge Posada and club president Randy Levine. Rachel Robinson, the widow of Jackie Robinson, was there as was football Hall of Famer Harry Carson.

Torre, now baseball's chief officer, recalled for the gathering at the Church of the Immaculate Conception one of many spring training car trips with Berra. As they were riding along, Berra asked that they pull over.

"Yogi gets out of the car in uniform," Torre says. "People saw him in his No. 8 uniform and were saying, 'No, this isn't happening.'

Yogi went in unassuming and asked, 'Can I use your bathroom?'"

Torre also added to the lexicon that has made Berra a linguistic treasure.

"We were going to play golf together, but then he had to cancel because he said he was shooting a commercial," Torre said. "I asked Yogi what the commercial was for.

He said, 'Amtrak.' It was Aflac. I think Amtrak sent him a check, too.

Yogi Berra personified the American dream. You were a champion for every one of those 90 years. " Torre called Berra a "good-luck charm for us" because on the day in

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Memorabilia of New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra is on display at a store near Church of the Immaculate Conception before funeral services for the late baseball star, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Montclair, N.J. The baseball legend known for his quirky sayings died Sept. 22. He was 90.

1999 that Berra returned to Yankee Stadium after ending a 14-year feud with late owner George Steinbrenner, David Cone pitched a perfect game. Current Yankees manager Joe Girardi was catching then, using the same mitt that Berra used to catch Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series.

The good luck didn't stop there.

Torre spoke of a playoff series in Oakland in 2001 when the Yankees lost the first two games.

"I threw a hat in the bag to go to

Oakland, and I was talking to my team before the third game and I was wearing 'It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over' hat," he said. "I remember the team meeting and talked about just winning one game. That's when Jeter had the flip play."

The Yankees won the pennant that year, but lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series in seven games.

Torre said Berra's old friend Joe Garagiola from his St. Louis days — son Joe Garagiola, Jr. represented

his father at the funeral — used to refer to Yogi as his "3 a.m. buddy."

"Meaning," Torre said, "he's the guy who you might not talk to for six months, but you'd get on the phone at 3 a.m. to call and he'd be right there."

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York drew similarities between Berra and a visitor who just left the United States and returned to Rome.

"I hosted a man named Pope Francis who has simplicity and a loyalty to kindness," Dolan said.

"Think about it. The two have the same smile, the open face, the 'Aw shucks' attitude, the exciting grasp of life. They even have the same big ears. Are they not similar? One's a pope, the other's a catcher."

Dolan, an avid baseball fan, ended his homily by melding two of Berra's most celebrated remarks.

"There's no fork in the road to eternal life," Dolan said. "In that respect, it ain't over."

Archbishopl John J. Myers of Newark gave the final bless-

ing. Dolan shared a word with the family before leaving and hugged Berra's eldest son, Larry.

There was a military presentation of colors, with two members of the U.S. Navy unfurling a flag while a bugler played Taps. The flag was presented to Larry Berra, and Tim Berra carried the remains of his father out of the church.

Yemen officials: Death toll from strikes on wedding at 131 AHMED AL-HAJ

Another witness, Mehdi Abdel Salam, said missile fragments destroyed several homes next to the wedding.

AssociAted Press SANAA, Yemen (AP) — The death toll from Saudi-led airstrikes that hit a wedding party in Yemen has risen to 131, making it the deadliest single incident since the start

could not immediately be reached for comment.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon condemned the airstrikes, which he said "killed as many as 135 people" and called on

said Tuesday.

The U.N. says at least 2,355 civilians have

"from inside and outside the country, to immediately cease all military activities."

the coalition began launching airstrikes against Shiite Houthi rebels and allied army units, who control the capital and are at war with the internationally recognized government as well as southern separatists, local militias and Sunni extremists.

At least 80 women were killed in the wedding airstrikes in the central province

with three civilians killed and 13 wounded

by Houthi shelling, neutral security and nymity as they were not authorized to brief reporters.

Yemen over two weeks in September, taking the civilian death toll to 2,355 over the last six months.

work in the province and have been neutral They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to reporters.

Hassan Boucenine, of the Geneva-based Doctors Without Borders, called it the deadliest single incident since the beginning of

not include the casualties from the wedding party strikes.

Human Rights cited both sides in the con-

"indiscriminate" shelling in residential areas.

It called on the Saudi-led coalition and Civilians and security forces *gather near a house damaged in a Saudi-led airstrike in Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, Sept. 19, Yemen's government to allow "independent 2015. The overnight airstrikes against Yemen's Shiite rebels and their allies have killed almost 30 people, including civilians, and impartial" investigations. in the capital Sanaa, security and medical officials there said Saturday. The coalition's overnight airstrikes hit an apartment "Almost two-thirds of reported civilian building in the center of the capital, a UNESCO world heritage site, killing a family of nine, the officials who remain neutral in deaths had allegedly been caused by coalithe conflict that has divided Yemen's security forces said. tion airstrikes, which were also responsible for almost two-thirds of damaged or died because the Mokha hospital is closed tary presence in the vicinity of the strikes. mals. because of supply -- no drugs, no fuel, no Victims were transported to Hodeida Paramedic Khaled Basees said local destroyed civilian public buildings," the - province to the north, he said, and most people took on the medical operation withmen and livestock traders. cenine said. The provincial capital of Taiz of them died on the road. Witness Ahmed out any state assistance, adding that some of "They struck a wedding, there were Nagy said many of the injured were moved the dead were torn apart and their unidentionly civilians there and most of them He added that there was no heavy mili- in pickup trucks used for transporting ani-

"To be honest it's worse and worse...it's beyond despair," said Boucenine, speaking about the war.

The Saudi-led and U.S.-backed coalition apparently struck the wedding party by mistake on Monday in al-Wahga, a village near the town of Mokha and the strategic Strait of Bab al-Mandab, Yemeni security

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Promise Kpee (11) slides towards his teammates while celebrating a goal in a recent game against Plymouth State.

NAME: PROMISE KPEE

Kpee was far from done, as he tallied his third

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Kpee wasted little time in the second half as In a game where Keene State College defeated well, as his fourth goal of the game came only 55 Green Mountain College 13-2, KSC forward PromNot only did the 13 goals tie the KSC record for

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DAY 3

1. Opposite toe touch crunches:

2. Regular Crunches: Place your hands on your head and your feet 3. Jumping Jacks: Stand with your feet together and your hands

3. Bench Press:

4. Medicine Ball Crunches:

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Pictured is an opposite toe crunch.

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4. Regular Crunches:

1. Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise: Stand with your torso upright holding two

Pictured is a preacher curl

4. Regular Crunches:

DAY 1:

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1. Bicep Curl:

Standing up straight with a dumbbell in each

5. Preacher Curl: With your upper arms positioned against the preacher bench pad and your chest against it, hold

Then inhale and begin to lower the dumbbells to

2.Body Weight Squats:

2. Regular Form Pushups: hands under your chest and slightly outside of weight up until your biceps are fully contracted 3. Dumbbell Squat: Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell in tion your legs shoulder width apart with your toes DAY 2:

the stair climber and ten minutes on the treadmill is

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Volleyball, field hockey come out victorious at KSC gamefest NICK TOCCO

While imposing their will with a newfound energy, the Owls’ hard

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In a game that ended in thrill- Kpee once again, scoring on a dazing fashion, the Keene State College Owls fell to the Plymouth State opportunity in the seventy-eighth Panthers 4-2 on Saturday, hand- minute.

- the second set, Coach Weiner gave sweep the Maine Maritime Mari- timeout. the stellar play of senior and team

season. the two squads as six total yellow goal and tie the game for the Owls. cards were given out. While level for a time, the game’s scoring drought ended in the nineteenth opposing goal. With Keene State minute with Plymouth State Senior penalty call would never come

second set the KSC women found -

out of time.

Following the goal, the KSC men struggled to capitalize on a versial non-call after the game hand full of possessions. a penalty. He continued, “The referee had the whistle right to his Scott said, “We thought they out- mouth, I thought he was going to In the second half the Owls

team during the time out, Weiner -

He continued, “But more importantly than that we made a defen-

Nohara helped the Owls seal their a freshman and she plays six rota-

spot which meant Leslie had six rotations in the last two sets, and

going to have her around for three

Coach Scott touted his team’s

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of sophomore Promise Kpee, netting his seventh goal of the season

Revitalized after the change, the

The second match up, against would seal the win after a competiSt. Michael’s College, was more challenging for the Owls against

Kayla Renaud (right) battles for the ball in a recent game at Owl Athletic Complex.

With the game tied, the PanThey never stopped and I’m really four minutes later as goals from

hinges of Nohara’s three straight served aces. St. Michael’s forced

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Nick can be contacted at ntocco@kscequinox.com

One goal was plenty for the

22 to six on the afternoon. The Owls also held the edge in penalty italize on any chances.

22 assists and Rachel Lamica had Nick can be contacted at ntocco@kscequinox.com

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team on Saturday afternoon as they defeated Western Connecticut Complex. The Owls dominated the

who turned aside the one shot on goal that came her way. Thayer

late with a goal. Sophomore Kendall Brown scored the lone goal for her way. With the win the Owls, goal and it came from the top of the

East play. The Owls also extended their LEC regular season winning

Owls Head Coach Amy Watson said of Brown, “We put her on

season games at home. The Colo-

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Eddie Mercer (left) makes a move against a Plymouth State defender.

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The Owls gather after scoring a point against Maine Maritime on Saturday, September 26.

Keene State Athletics

KEENE STATE COLLEGE ATHLETIC TEAM RECORDS Men’s Soccer Overall

3-5

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country

Home

2-3

vs. Plymouth State Team Keene State Plymouth State

Points 2 4

Women’s Soccer Overall Home

5-2-1 3-2 @ Plymouth State

Team Plymouth

Points 2

Keene State

4

Field Hockey Overall

UMass Dartmouth 1-2 Lost 1 5-4 Invitational

Away

Streak

vs. Green Mountain

Team Keene State Green Mountain

Points

Away

Streak

13 2

2-0-1 Won 4 @ Johnson & Wales

Team Johnson & Wales Keene State

Name/Time

Name/Time

4-1

Away

Streak

1-3

Won 1

vs. Western Conn.

Men’s Hayden Patterson 25:36.01

Women’s Kait Wheeler 18:16.33

Team Western Conn.

Keene State

Iid Sheikh-Yusuf 25:59.14

Carli Davis 18:36.45

Volleyball Overall

Mark Rabasco 26:27.50

Molly Shaefer 18:57.82

Points

Home

11-4

Points 0 1

Home

7-1

vs. St. Michael’s

@ Trinity Team Trinity Keene State

Points

Away

Streak

1-1

4 1

Won 2

vs. Maine Maritime

0

Team Keene State

Points 3

Team Keene State

Points 3

3

St. Michael’s

1

Maine Maritime 0

Upcoming Games Men’s Soccer

Women’s Soccer

@ Eastern Conn.

vs. Eastern Conn.

Cross Country vs. Tufts @ Bowdoin

Paul Short Invitational

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“It’s about twelve minutes shorter each way,” Rodrigue said.

Rodrigue also mentioned the similarities between the Winchendon School’s rink and the new rink in Keene.

“The layout of the Winchendon School [rink] is nearly identical to the Keene Ice layout,” Rodrigue said.

This will give the teams the chance to become accustomed to playing in that type of facility early on. uling issues aside, both the men and women teams are extremely excited to have a new facility in town.

Vice President of the KSC women’s club hockey team Lauren Roche said, “It’s very excit-

Warhall soars from shutout to shutout

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hopefully it will attract more fans and support from our school.”

Rodrigue thinks that the new rink will help attract not only students who play hockey, but new students of all kinds. “Obviously a new rink is a recruiting tool for prospective students, but I think this new rink is going to be a recruiting tool for prospective students across the board. In terms of intramural leagues, in terms of spectating, it’s all going to be more attractive.” Rodrigue said.

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ers and she has developed into a very good athlete and she has a very good court sense,” Michal said.

Weiner echoed that statement, telling a story

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player was Silveri based on her accomplishments.

KSC junior and goalkeeper Danielle Warhall saved the Owls from a loss on wednesday afternoon at owl stadium, defeating Johnson & Wales 3-0 with an impressive six saves to improve the team’s record to 4-2 on the season.

Warhall proved after a successful high school career she was ready to be a col-

she was because she does not bring the baggage of being a star player.

“She is so unassuming she is just one of the girls and she absolutely understands the team concept. Therefore she is a fabulous teammate and fabulous girl to have in practice because she is always working and trying to get better,” Weiner said.

He added, “[She] is the most drama free player we’ve had here that is this good.”

Silveri said learning is something that you are consistently doing. “You learn every day and I feel like you learn something new every day so

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Warhall said the transition from high school to college was not an easy task, especially working to earn her starring role as the goalkeeper.

“It was really competitive with all the goalkeepers here trying to compete for a spot in the starting lineup,” Warhall said. keeper when my former teammate Cori went down with an injury, it was unfortunate but we all had a job to do and we all needed to stick together as a team,”Warhall said.

The Owls have been very successful at doing just that. Over the past two years, the Owls have been a strong core, working together to win back to back Little East Conference Titles.

“We want to win another championship, it is that simple. As a team we were able to work some kinks out and only being a junior, I may not be a full on captain but I am able to lead and take charge for the younger athletes on the team,” Warhall said.

First-year teammate, Katelyn Bottis said she highly looks up to Warhall and takes

Patricia Norton, explained, “Danielle will always push us to get better, it’s a lot of hard work, we practice almost every day and lift twice a week, Norton said. “It’s totally worth it when you have a teammate like Danielle who’s always by your side pushing you to get better.”

The Owl’s next matchup will be on September 30 at 7 p.m. at the Owl Stadium as they will go up against Middlebury College.

The momentum is certainly in the hands of the Owls, as Warhall said, she hopes to lead her team to another shutout victory, another successful year and another Little East Conference Championship.

cism to help us work harder and get better.” Bottis went on to comment and say,

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and know when to get down to business.”

According to the Keene Owls athletic webpage, Women’s Soccer Head Coach Denise Lyons is entering her twenty-second year of coaching and stated she hopes to bring back yet a third championship in the span of three years.

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Senior and Captain Cat Kazazian said she is always taking in feedback.

“She is always taking advice from everybody.

She is always learning and looking to take everybody’s advice and do with it what she wants,” Kazazian said.

Silveri is also a good role model to the younger players. First-year Libero Riley Bunker said, “I look up to her and I like her hitting and passing.

She is an overall good player and I enjoy playing with her, she is very fun.”

According to Weiner, Silveri is going to be one of the two best players to play at Keene State numerically.

“She is chasing Bridget O’Brien (class of 2012) think she is going to pass her,” Weiner said.

possessed.

After coming to KSC last year, Khadka has two goals thus far in his career, according to the Keene Owls Website.

Khadka is in his second year as an Owl and, prior to coming to KSC, he, along with rest of Central’s Little Greens, won the state championship in 2012.

Chiza, LaBerge and LaLiberte are three rookies in this soccer quintet, but

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While the Owls have struggled with injuries to begin the season, the three

said it would be awesome to go out a champion.

“Our history and how close we have been get-

in relief of a diminished squad. They’ve had their chances, shooting a combined eleven times.

Chiza, who has a goal and an assist so far in his career, actually did not graduate from Central, but went there for his

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transferring to a school in Iowa.

Chiza moved back to Manchester after graduation from his Iowa high school and winning a state championship there. He now lives with Laberge according to the two of them.

“I keep our room a little too cold for him,” LaBerge joked.

The Central High alumni said that playing together in high school has made the transition from high school to college athletics easier.

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playing together,” Laberge said.

The Manchester natives are also pleased with their decision to play for the KSC Owls.

“I think what makes it fun is the chemistry you have with the guys and PHOTO EDITOR/ TIM SMITH the teammates and how everybody gets Kpee (center) attended West High School in Manchester while the rest of the quintet attended Central High School. like “a wolf pack.”

league during the summer when they’re not representing the Owls.

veri said, “It’s pretty cool.”

However, the biggest thing she thinks about is the progress her class made on the court. When ers and the team only had four returning players.”

We’ve all come such a long way this being our senior year makes everything much more bitter sweet,” Silveri said.

During her career at Keene State, the Owls lost in the LEC Championship twice (in 2012 and 2013) and last year fell to Eastern Connecticut in

“The main goal is to win LEC’s and help each other as a team,” Khadka said. at the top, almost as if they were looking As of September 27, the Owls are at City Hall Plaza (the tallest building in 3-5 with a 1-1 record against conference Manchester). opponents.

Call or text the sports editor Crae Messer Or come to our meetings Monday’s at

As their careers progress, fans will see if the state’s biggest city yields the biggest rewards.

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Coming soon: Keene Ice

CRAE MESSER

SportS Editor Fear not local hockey fans, there will be a rink in town come winter time after all. The new ice rink, currently being built on Marlboro Street in Keene, is expected to be open by the middle of November.

Head Coach of Keene State College’s men’s ice hockey team (which is a club team) Bobby Rodrigue said that the team is scheduled to begin playing at the new rink on November 17.

While the rink will be open by the middle of November, this wasn’t the original date of completion. According to an update on www. keeneice.org posted in February of 2015 by President of Keene Ice Beth Truman, the rink was originally expected to be completed in October.

The post also stated that construction had already begun, while Vice President of Keene Ice Anthony Santorelli stated in February of 2015 that construction wouldn’t begin until April. On phone interview, saying that construction did not begin until April. After several attempts to contact Beth Truman, she denied comment.

When asked about why the rink’s construction didn’t begin until April, Santorelli said, “We had to have all of our ducks in a row from

Former rivals fly together at KSC JACOB BARRETT

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Chiza [Cheez-uh] laced up. All of whom came to KSC within the last two years.

Keene State College’s men’s soccer team bet a lot of roster spots connection between the West and in Manchester.

Central High Alumni continues as Five of the team’s current players hail from Manchester, NH. of Manchester to the city of Keene.

Promise Kpee [Kah-P] went to Kpee never actually played against Central, seeing as West is minutes away from where former a Division II school and Central is Manchester Central players Anuj Division I, but he said he knew of Khadka [Kahd-kah], Keegan the talent that Central High school LaBerg, Jake LaLiberte and Jacob » TEAMMATES, B9

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From L to R: Keegan Laberge, Anuj Khadka, Promise Kpee, Jacob LaLiberte and Jacob Chiza went to rival high schools but are now teammates

that the delays were not related to construction issues.

Since the rink won’t be open until the middle of November, the Keene State club hockey teams

up.

With all of the delays that have occurred in the process, McNamara is a bit worried about not being able to play in the new rink come midportion of their season. Usually, the men’s team November. McNamara said that she only schedtravels to Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, uled ice time at the Winchendon School until the

however, both the men’s and women’s teams further delays popping up. have been scheduling ice time at the WinchenIf something does come up, the women’s don School, which is about a 30-minute drive team could be without a place to practice for a from KSC. short period of time.

“I should have been more safe than sorry, I

“We had to have all of our ducks in a row from

November,” McNamara said.

alternate facility to use while construction gets completed on the new facility, it isn’t a new process for the teams. In past years, the Keene State -ANTHONY SANTORELLI College hockey teams used the Cheshire Ice Arena, also known as ‘the barn,’ as their home rink. However, the barn was never open in time for the beginning of KSC’s seasons, so they were in several years that the Men’s team has played forced to look elsewhere. regularly at the Winchendon School.

Usually, the Owls play their early games and “The last time we used that rink was about practices at Cushing Academy. The Winchendon School, however, is an easier commute for the Rodrigue said. players.

President of the Keene State Women’s ice hockey club Maggie McNamara said that the » KEENE ICE, B9 women’s team is also using the Winchendon

Silveri kills the competition BRIAN CLEMMENSON

Equinox Staff One Keene State College volleyball player is making her way up the program’s record book, but to her it’s all about the team results.

Senior Outside Hitter Angela Silveri has been a mainstay in the Owls’ starting lineup since her arrival on she led the team in kills. This season, as of September 28, she leads the team in kills with 148.

In addition, Silveri is the third all-time in kills with 1178 as of September 28 and third all-time in attack attempts with 3334. When asked about the accomplishments, Silveri said she is more concerned about her team. “It feels good but as long as our whole team is accomplishing our common goal [of winning],” Silveri said.

Over her career, Silveri has earned a number of honors, including being on the 2014 Little East Conference First Team, receiving 2013

playing your best everyday is a big aspect of it and learning from each other,” Silveri said.

According to Head Coach Bob Weiner, Silveri has become an excellent all-around player.

“She has become a complete volleyball player. She can do everything. She didn’t come that way she certainly is now,” Weiner said. Even if Silveri is not having the best day where, Weiner said.

He continued, “If she is not game she makes up for it with defense, with serving, she can do everything,” Weiner said.

Silveri said she believes that being a complete player is crucial to her game. “Being well rounded and being able to do every skill [is essential] you never know when you are going to have to step in or do something like another position does. everything,” Silveri said.

Senior and Captain Alexis Michal said that Silveri is a good

Player of Year and being named to the Little East Conference Second Team in 2012. Silveri said she does not think about all her accomplish- dence, power and strength to our ments when she plays. team. She is one of the older play-

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it at all. Just going out there and

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