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KSC puts a dent in geology program JESSICA RICARD
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and conversations with students that strongly suggest that administrators are trying to talk them out of continuing, regardless of how far along they are in the major....now they seem to be saying something
t hose students [and] see where A they are in the program... chalkboard in so we want to be the Keene State sure we are College geology wing of s c h e d u l -i n g the science center reads, “Without people studying courses students geology, people go extinct.” After the administration need and we sent an e-mail to current geology students early in Sep- also want tember, however, it appears the geology program itself might go extinct long before students do. On Sept. 6, KSC sophomore geology students received an e-mail from the Assistant Dean of the School of Sciences Dr. Shari Bemis which said the col-
On Sept. 20, Campus Ecology came to the Student Assembly meetfunds totaling $25,250. ted late, the Student Assembly had to give them a budget of only $2,200. Each year, the Student Assembly is given a certain amount of money to give to student organizations that apply for funds past the deadline. Members of Campus Ecology said that their treasurer from last had been submitted on time. However, because that student is no longer a student at Keene State was considered late. “If they had submitted it on time, they would have been included in the budget that Student Assembly assembled for all student organizations,” said Campus Ecology Advisor and Political Science Professor Dr. Wes Martin. He continued, “Having failed
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them come and take them.” Associate Professor of Geology Dr. Steven Bill described this as “disconcerting” because he said he is
hard for us to sit down and we can continue to talk in the student’s best interest. This is what we need to
[with] declining numbers of tenure-track faculty, it’s
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explained.
DOROTHY ENGLAND
NEws Editor Answers to a recent survey sent out are raising funds for Keene’s local Community Kitchen, as well as propelling potential changes for Keene State College’s Zorn Dining Commons. A dollar will be donated by Sodexo, which owns the Zorn Dining Commons, for every survey completed, up to $200. General Manager of Sodexo Josef Quirinale said they donating to Keene’s Community Kitchen because it comes down to primarily being about food. He
“It (Solarfest) shows that the college cares about sustainability. I think it shows parents that there are safe and fun events at Keene State.”
to the Community Kitchen, but food that’s been purchased with the money raised. “It’s associated with feeding the hungry and that seems to be what we’re in the business of doing,” he said. Quirinale said this survey and incentive are not new to campus. “We’ve had the same incentive for several years...and it usually is to a worthy cause that we can locally donate to,” he said. Quirinale said that unfortunately, the survey doesn’t always reach the numbers it’s sent out to. “There are probably 3,000 to 5,000 people this survey goes out to and we only get at the most 300 responses,” he said.
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to do that, they would then have to come back to Student Assembly, as they did, and ask to be funded out of reserve funds,” said Martin said that normally, this reserve fund consists of more than $100,000 and this year, because the college is in debt and spending must be reduced, the reserve fund budget only contains about $20,000. This money is to make up the budget of all 11 student organiza-
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Sodexo, which owns the Zorn Dining Commons (ZDC), recently offered a charitable incentive of $1 for every completed survey about the ZDC with a maximum limit of $200. The money raised will then be used to buy food for Keene’s Community Kitchen.
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reason to think that those couldn’t be done like that, especially given that students have come here for the program. It seems basically criminal to say, ‘Oh you can’t do it,’” Bill continued. Dean Leversee said the reason for the possible change is because of faculty changes which have occurred over time. Over the past 10 years, Leversee said the program had two tenure-track faculty members, one of whom retired last year, Dr. Peter Nielsen, and another who is nearing retirement, Dr. Steven Bill. Based on past enrollments and numbers of majors, Leversee said replacing the faculty members is a growing concern. “It seems unlikely that we’re going to be able to replace those lines in the same department. We can really see that with two faculty, there were some
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Campus Ecology, one of the student organizations responsible for Solarfest, a festival of solar-powered music, took about a 90 percent
as well look at some other major,’ and we’re protesting,” Bill explained. Bill also said the geology professors, on at least -
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The e-mail from Bemis stated, “I would like to extend my apologies for any inconvenience that this might cause, but please be assured that I have carefully reviewed your transcript and that in my opinion, there is still plenty of time to change your major and still graduate in a timely fashion.” to meet with her personally in order to make adjustments to their schedules. According to the Dean of the School of Sciences and Social Sciences Dr. Gordon Leversee though, he had asked Bemis to be available to identify students who would need assistance in staying on track to fully complete their degree at KSC. Leversee said, “We want to be sure that the students who are here stay on track for completing their courses and their degrees, especially with the faculty retirements. So I’ve asked my Assistant Dean Shari Bemis to identify
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his students. “We [geology professors] found out because one of the students was so upset that she sent a copy of the email to me. We were not aware that this was going on...some of our students have been called in to talk to administrators and they’ve been trying to talk them out
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Taking a bite out of culture, Global Chef event voyages to KSC DOROTHY ENGLAND
French music and alluring scents drifted to the overarching ceiling of Keene State College’s Student Center, Monday, Oct. 3. Enter Global Chef day. The event has become a tradition on-campus, with the intent to promote cultural diversity using food. On this particular menu were foods from France and Australia, including baked salmon in a creamy sauce, mussels lathered in butter and white wine, as well as decadent chocolate mousse. Australian Chef Rachael Swain who made the salmon said she wanted to serve something fresh to the KSC population. “Down there (Australia), it’s like Alaska. This is quick and easy,” she said. Swain said she’s always loved cooking. “I love creating things and
said. Guilloy said he appreciates that food can bring people together. “My dream is to cook my favorite recipes and share them with my family,” he said. Sodexo Executive Chef Richard Ducharme said that’s what this day is about, bringing others together. “Look at these people,” he said pointing to the crowds forming at the event. He continued to say that this event brings culture to KSC. “The diversity piece isn’t really huge here,” he explained. Ducharme said this event isn’t just about this one day, but to promote what’s to come. “This is a sample of the huge dinner we give in the dining commons on [the following] Thursday. So the food is coming back,” he said. Ducharme said it’s about expanding students’ experience, and in the roughly 22 years this event has been held, the tradition has been wellreceived in the KSC community. “It’s a challenge to get them to eat something
French Chef Charles Guilloy said cooking is his passion. “I’ve been a chef for 15 years,” he
recipe for Keene. Students always want to know what country is coming next,” he said. Ducharme
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participate in the Global Chef event. KSC senior Mercedes Pannell said she enjoyed the event. “I really like salmon and this is good for diversity,” she said. Pannell said she’s gone to the Global Chef event before and thinks it would be cool if they did something on Italy. “It’s nice they include different areas of the world,” she said. Film Professor Ted White said he loves the event. “There’s not political content to it, but you are experiencing something. I like how it pushes people out of their comfort level, to try more unusual things,” he said. White said the nutritional aspects also matter. “Nutrition is really important and being aware of what you’re eating,” he said. White said this is an event to remember, “People are talking about it.” Dorothy England can be contacted at dengland@kscequinox.com
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Chefs from France and Australia came to celebrate the Global Chef event held Monday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will continue on Thursday, Oct. 6.
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The Global Chef program has been a KSC tradtion for over 20 years. This semester, chefs from France and Australia prepared salmon, chocolate mouse and mussels for the KSC community.
the experience they had at Solarfest during admitted students’ day,” said the club’s secretary James Spineti. Lovett also said, “It shows that the college cares about sustainability. I think it shows parents that there are safe and fun events at Keene State.” There is a chance that Student Assembly will have their budget tration can step in and allocate more funds for clubs and student organizations. “We think Student Assembly gave us as much as they could. The next step is going to be organizing with other clubs and then hopefully from there, we can take it to administration,” said the club’s campaign manager Erik Labieniec. Campus Ecology’s members
tions who requested funds after the deadline. Campus Ecology’s President Rose Lovett estimated that last year, Solarfest cost “around $20,000.” These expenses were covered by Campus Ecology, WKNH radio as well as additional funds from the Student Assembly. Lovett said that it’s likely this year they will have a scaled back version of last year’s Solarfest. “It was two or three years ago that we started working with WKNH, so we’ve been having a much larger budget [and] getting more wellknown bands. I think this year, it’ll have to be local bands who are willclub who had taken budget cuts this ing to play for free,” said Lovett. year and that they and several other Campus Ecology members argue clubs will continue to seek funding. that because Solarfest normally is on the same day as one of the admitElliot Weld can be contacted at ted students’ days, that it is very eweld@kscequinox.com “We’ve heard from at least one they came to the college because of
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pretty clear that we’re not going to be able to deliver the program as we have delivered it.” He continued, “I think geology is going to be part of the future of Keene State. There are going to be classes for students to take and opportunities
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This graphic depicts the impact of a decreased budget on KSC’s Campus Ecology group which is responsible for Solarfest, a music festival powered by solar energy.
As retirements occur, it really becomes a question of whether the college will replace them and if not, will they be able to keep these programs? Some students said they have heard that the college senate might have a say in how the college moves forward with this issue. KSC Chair of the College Senate and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Karen Stanish said the senate has no role with putting the program on hold; the dean and provost carry that responsibility.
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major at the moment. It probably will as the student population goes down, and one that’s not available anywhere to get besides here.” She continued, “There’s an opportunity. Take it. Make the program into but it hasn’t at the moment so we haven’t actually triggered the senate profuture.” cess yet. It’s just these retirements that are sort of triggering the process something that really stands out and you’re going to have so many more students here.” In 2012, the geology program was given a 10 year review which repre- earlier than it would have otherwise,” Stanish said. sented the program’s strengths and challenges. any changes made to the department, but is still concerned for the sake of In regards to its strengths, the external reviewers “emphasized the good program. future majors.“...even if something did happen to the department, I’d still academic credentials of the faculty and the positive comments provided by students regarding the quality of teaching.” tracks under the earth studies umbrella. As far as students go, many in the be getting out of here with my degree, but it’s still my department and I’d really hate to see anything happen to it because it is important,” Michaud Additionally, the external reviewers pointed out, “The enrollments in major are at Keene State solely for the geology program only. geology courses had risen 50 percent since the last external review, and KSC sophomore geology student Crystal Pringle spent three years at a said. When asked what the future of the geology program looks like, Dean that the department is a major contributor to the ISP curriculum at Keene community college until she transferred to KSC. Leversee said, “The decision is pretty much made in the sense that what State College.” She said she left her son, who’s living with her mom 100 miles away, and we’re guaranteeing is the students that are here will get the program that’s As far as challenges go, the external reviewers were more vocal in expressing concerns related to low enrollment in the major, only two tenPringle said, “Most of us in the geology program, we’re all out of state. on the books.” ure-track faculty members, heavy reliance on adjunct faculty members for We come here just for geology; that’s the only reason we’re here...I will be delivery of the curriculum and a lack of updated equipment and research. able to get my degree here and if I wasn’t able to, me and every one of my dents, communication would come from the provost about whether or not the students can declare the major for fall of ’17.” The external reviewers also expressed recommendations for possible other sophomore classmates are gone. We’re here for one purpose... ” changes to the program which can be found in the Academic Overview William Seigh did not respond to request for comment. Committee (AOC) report on the geology program. wrapping their head around the idea of cancelling the program. Pringle said, “What is the Keene State creed? What do we graduate with Jessica Ricard can be contacted at jricard@kscequinox.com can’t support the same number of faculty members. the vow to do? Go out and serve? You’re taking away a life-saving service
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As times evolve, the need for internet connection becomes one of great importance, putting great importance on how much technology is involved in getting an education. For some Keene State College members, issues with the Wi-Fi connection leads them to dismay. KSC Sophomore Nick Alpert said the Wi-Fi on campus is “just not good at all.” When asked how KSC’s on-campus Wi-Fi
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“I feel that if the school broke down sectional Wi-Fi areas throughout campus that it would help a lot.”
“Sometimes you won’t connect to the internet and you cannot get onto Canvas, which is key with connecting to professors and turning assignments in.” Alpert thinks that the Wi-FI is overwhelmingly bad the majority of the time he’s on campus. When asked just how often he experiences a bad connection, Alpert said, “I would say that half of each day, the Wi-Fi is either slow or you cannot connect to it at all.” Alpert didn’t feel there could be steps to improve the campus Wi-Fi and allow for easier access. He acknowledged that the school does provide a secure Wi-Fi option, but does not feel it is currently up to the performance standard it should be at. When asked what steps he thinks the school can take, he said, “The school could really help by making the secure Wi-Fi easier back onto it once you disconnect.” she feels that the Wi-Fi could use some overall, the Wi-Fi is “kinda bad.” When asked how often she feels the Wi-Fi is not performing as well as it should a small bit of time during the day that the Wi-Fi is just slow.” take steps, which it has not already taken, to improve Wi-Fi connectability. When asked what she thinks can be done
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had some concerns about the sites required exactly it is that the Information Technology to be used on campus when attending KSC. (IT) Group is doing to provide better technolWhile he feels that the Wi-Fi is good the ogy to the students on campus. majority of the time he still acknowledges When asked about what issues he has had times when I’m trying to work or log into KSC’s website on my laptop it just does not work.” the school that he said he feels is not being implemented.
broke down sectional Wi-Fi areas throughout campus that it would help a lot.” that the school broke the Wi-Fi up into secWith there being mixed feedback and tions across campus so that it would load chatter on how good the Wi-Fi is on campus, faster.” there is oftentimes the question of what
on campus has come a long way in the past couple of years. When asked what the IT group is doing to improve the on-campus Wi-Fi Seraichick said, “This year we upgraded all of the resident halls to the latest and fastest Wi-Fi. It is now four times faster than what we had before.” Seraichick also said the technology being installed has abilities to speed up the Wi-Fi that the old technology could not come close to doing. Seraichick said, “The technology of the access points has changed incredibly....They are faster, they allow more devices to con-
nect to them than the old ones and they also are smarter now...they can turn to where they have the most devices wanting to connect to them to push more power to those devices.” Seraichick said IT is putting forth their technology is being installed around KSC’s entire campus as soon as possible. She continued to say that IT is trying to ing and which are going, so that these technological advances can be implemented in buildings with a long future on-campus.
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why she is making this mandatory. “Research indicates that a relationship with faculty increases persistence and degree completion. Graduating KSC students report the importance of connection to faculty. Academic advising is one way to foster those interactions. This project is designed to set the stage for those important connections at the start of a student’s career at KSC,” Halloran said This new way of having classes approved by your advisor isn’t just here for this year either. Halloran has plans to make it stick around for the long hull so
need to have their spring semester classes approved by their advisors. According to Director of Academic and Career Advising (ACA) Pat Halloran, the policy isn’t new at all, it’s been around for quite awhile. She said, “Three or four semesters ago, required advising was launched in the math and geology departments. That meant that a registration hold was placed go through the same thing. ACA has also held on all the declared majors in those departments. meetings for faculty to understand the process Students were required to meet with their advi- of approving their students’ classes. sor to have the hold released.” Now in the 2016 Chemistry professor and department chair Denise Junge said she hopes this will make life expect to receive academic advising, which Hal- easier for students. loran considers to be a good decision, as she said “I hope this will really improve the advisshe believes that when students communicate ing on campus. Many students self-advise and with faculty, the chances of success in school and if they are not aware of the program or class life increase for that student tremendously. Now that this class advising is mandatory, program,” she said. the chances of students being successful at KSC Junge said the changes for her are not as chashould go up tenfold. Halloran said she knows otic as some of her colleagues. “We have 12 to 16 the importance of communication and that’s in the chemistry department so it’s not an over-
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burden. But I feel for the larger departments that are struggling,” she said. Junge continued that she appreciates communicating with her students. “I like forming these bonds, it has a positive impact,” she said. in her major and said she agrees that the new policy is helpful. “The teachers have had years of experience working with students to help them plan their futures,” she said. KSC senior and transfer Rachel Cote said at her past school, students had to get their classes approved every year as a student. She said for her it didn’t bother her. “I personally didn’t have any issues with it. It seemed helpful to have a guide,” she said. Cote said however, she had friends who had issues a new advisor,” she said. years, it would be to plan carefully. She said, “Get the required classes out of the way before you have to take others.” nox.com
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This graphic depicts how all KSC first-year students will have to get their upcoming spring semester classes approved before they are able to register for them. This is the first time KSC is making this mandatory.
ing a local food drive. “We are delighted to have the partnership cont. from A1 with Keene State,” she said. Bray said she feels that being KSC junior Alexandra Sholtes said that’s probably due to the fact that it was sent as an email. “I get so busy. I think the biggest issue the community kitchen is vital to isn’t even with KSC students, but Keene’s community. “Currently we have about 3,000 with our community; it’s so hard to people registered in our food pantry, and we serve between 95 she said. and 100 [people] on a regular basis Sholtes said the idea of what in our free evening meal, so I’m not Sodexo is doing is great, however, she said, “I think it’s really awe- sure what these people would do,” some. Now I’ll have to go do it now she said. Bray said in an average week, that I know about it,” she said. Sholtes said that even a poster the Community Kitchen is serving could help bring about awareness between 350 and 400 families. She said if a student wants to or having a presentation about get involved, they can help make hunger in the community outside of KSC. Sholtes said she had dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or help serve it from 5 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. Bray also said dinner is open Kitchen though her sorority. “I’ve volunteered at the Com- for students to eat. “Students are among some of munity Kitchen with Delta Phi the lowest income [groups] in our Epsilon. I had never heard about it community, so if any students are before on-campus,” she said. Sodexo Registered Dietitian having problems feeding themand Marketing Manager Rebecca selves, then they are more than welcomed to take part in the sent as an email to the KSC com- dinner,” she said. She continued to say that the munity. She continued to say that food served is made fresh every the survey isn’t just about helping the Community Kitchen, but also day. “We try and do a complete and balanced meal,” she said. Bray the KSC community. Hunt said that the information said donations are given from “a is then used to make changes to variety of places.” better serve the KSC community. taurants and grocery stores to get “[The survey] helps us to make more informed decisions,” she said. food that will otherwise go bad in KSC bookstore employee the following days. “We also have a really good relationship with the New Hampshire Food Bank,” she if there hadn’t been something on said. Bray said the community of there explaining a dollar would Keene is also very charitable and be donated for each survey completed. “I don’t very often eat [in] willing to help. She said working at the Community Kitchen is treout because they were donating a mendously rewarding. She continued, “I just think dollar. It brings in the community,” it reminds people that no matter she said. how good their life is, not everyCommunity Kitchen Director body is having that good a life. Phoebe Bray said she’s seen many KSC students volunteering at their People don’t come to a food pantry location. “A couple of years ago, we for fun.” The survey started Monday, were kind of adopted by TKE, the fraternity. They’ve been wonderful; they come and help us get the Dorothy England can be contacted kitchen sorted out for events,” she at dengland@kscequinox.com said. Bray said the fraternity also raised donations while sleeping in cardboard boxes to educate about homelessness, as well as organiz-
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HGS and geology majors not set in stone For many students coming into That may be the case for some as college, lots of planning and hard Keene State College’s geology and Holocaust and genocide studies decision is set in stone to attend programs’ faculty fades out. their chosen college or university. KSC is looking to downsize and Some may embark on their col- make budget cuts wherever possilege experience having an idea in ble. The geology major is no excepmind of what it is they’d like to tion, but what worries some is that majoring in a certain program. For
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- the passion these students have for selves plugging through a program their majors. It would be a shame to However, students who’ve dents burnout as the major itself already delved deep into a pro- turns to ash. gram shouldn’t have to worry Some are unsure as to whether about whether or not they can com- they’ll be able to receive a geology plete that program at their original selected institution. They shouldn’t elsewhere, or have to settle for a difhave to transfer to another institu- ferent major here. KSC is the only tion or switch majors after they’ve school in New Hampshire that has invested so much into a program, both in terms of hard work and If by chance the school was to
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take into account that the geology to those future incoming students. With both majors being unique to KSC action needs to be taken before the school dwindles down major in. It’s not fair for students to be lured in with promises of pursuing
With the absence of these two tenure-track faculty members, the geology program will no longer be intended major is struggling. The share of troubles. KSC is the only delivered in the same way as before. grams with the intentions of having as a major to undergraduate stuand that then raises the question of them persist, not plummet. dents. It would be unfortunate to see this program be discontinued, These are important questions to and even more so to see geology go be asking, especially as an underwith it. classman enrolled in the program. For some students, the only to lure students in with majors it in Keene is to be involved in this engaging program. Although the within the program that directly department is doing what it can at the moment, it’s still unfortunate to
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Mental and physical health equally important EMMA HAMILTON
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Student on the left displaying physical pain, while student on the right displaying mental pain.
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Reasons to rethink zoos
Prisoners for profit PAUL LUCAS
Equinox Staff actual incentive to keep people in jail.
“My solution is to only go to zoos that are in the animal’s best interest and not just for human entertainment.” opportunities for rehabilitation.
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create opportunities that not only empty their rooms, but prevent those With America incarcerating more people than any other country, it is -
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prison are young black men, meaning privatizing prisons may also reinforce a system that fosters racism. This, on top of the consequences on the
easy or because they are just malicious but I think that most criminals
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When the government outsources its responsibilities to the private -
KATHERINE GLOSSER
Equinox Staff Places that have captive marine animals, like If there is no nearby animal sanctuary or zoo either.
tivity.
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animals, meaning they thrive best in a habitat Katherine Glosser can be contacted at kglosser@kscequinox.com
living in a space that is one-millionth the size of
entertainment.
“If we address the bigger issues of poverty, racism and mental health, we, as a society, can actually deal with crime on a meaningful level.” PAUL LUCAS EQUINOX STAFF
living in a proper habitat.
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Benefits of the Writing Center ETHAN CHALMERS
Seasonal spaghetti squash with homemade pesto
EQUINOX STAFF The Writing Center, located across from the Science Center parking lot, is a central component to Keene State College students’ academic success.
This dish puts a fall spin on the popular yet exactly like it sounds, like spaghetti. simple dish, pesto and pasta. Pesto is a very popular sauce, and it’s easier to make Spaghetti squash is a fabulous addition to any meal, than many think! and best of all, you can currently purchase it from the This week, our recipe will set you up for a fabulous local farm stand. meal that’s simple and easy to make. When cooked properly, spaghetti squash looks
workshops per faculty request and various outreach projects to generate student interest. The center has also recently set aside a room for a writing “nook” where students can have a quiet, comfortable space to write and ask questions. The Director of the Writing Center Dr. Kate Tirabassi remarked that the goal of the writing center is
Ingredients: For the squash: 1 spaghetti squash (the bigger the squash the more it will yield) 2 tablespoons of cooking oil 1 sprinkle of Salt
ful writers. Tirabassi said she has experience leading writing workshops and developing students’ writing abilities. Passionate about her work, Tirabassi said that she is interested in “composition and rhetoric, which is the study of how people write.” to “help students to write drafts while not feeling too overwhelmed and to be better communicators.” An accomplished writer herself, Tirabassi said she has published several scholarly articles and chapters on the writing process. Tirabassi said the Writing Center “is a real collab-
enjoy yourself as a student. Focus on your work and get involved in activities on campus,” Cackowski said. KSC senior English major Aidan Bolduc has worked at the Writing Center for two years. Bolduc said he enjoys working in the Writing Center “since it’s interesting to see the work from
dents.” She also said she appreciates the, “dynamism of working at the Writing Center. It is interesting work- campus.” ing with tutors to incorporate their ideas into improvBolduc said that he works with students to “transing the peer tutoring program for students.” late students’ really good ideas into really good writRecently, the center incorporated more in-depth, ing, or present it in a way that’s going to boost their grade to one they deserve based on what their actual tutoring session. knowledge is.” Dr. Tirabassi said that the center “takes that feed“That’s what I’m here to do, and I’m really happy to be able to do that,” Bolduc said. to become better tutors.” From a peer tutoring session, Bolduc said he hopes KSC senior and English literature and writing to instill some “hope” in them. double major Emily Cackowski, is in her third year of He said that “tutors are here for the pep talk as working at the Writing Center. much as we are here for advice. I hope students can Cackowski said tutoring is “really nice. It’s nice to walk away with a better understanding of a mechanic see people come in, and I get a better connection to the of writing or of organization.” campus this way.” As a tutor, Bolduc said his motto is, “If I taught “Sometimes people schedule recurring appoint- them [students] one thing that will stick in their mind, ments with me and I’ll see their writing develop. It’s then I’ve done my job.” always nice to form that connection with a student and to watch their writing grow and change,” she said. Cackowski said that working at the Writing Center ing stage. is a great experience and that she loves her job. He said that while most people come for a last Cackowski said that the “one-on-one work is always enjoyable, partly because I can help other with “brainstorming and writing a thesis. The earlier people improve, but I also improve as a writer by people come, the more we can do for them.” working here.” Tirabassi and tutors remarked that the Writing Center is increasing its presence on campus. to better ourselves as tutors and writers. I think part Tirabassi also mentioned that Keene State tutors of what makes me so glad to work here is that we help have presented at the Northeast Writing Center Assopeople and also try to help ourselves,” Cackowski ciation conference that was held on the KSC campus last year. dents we tutor.” On Oct. 20, the Writing Center is hosting an event located in the Student Center atrium in commemoraprivacy seriously. tion of the National Day of Writing. Cackowski said that tutors are not allowed to share Bolduc said the purpose of the National Day of information or the names of individuals without prior Writing is “to celebrate why we write.” consent. To all Keene State College students, Tirabassi said After a tutoring session, Cackowski said she wants to come to the center as early as possible in the writing process. She said that the “[Writing] Center is here the writing that they are doing.” for everyone.” “I hope that they carry over the writing skills they Ethan Chalmers can be contacted learned to other classes and careers. Writing is such at echalmers@kscequinox.com an important skill for students when they go out into the world,” she said. To new Keene State College students, Cackowski comfortable writing for long periods of time.” “Do not be afraid to take breaks if you are stuck. When you get stuck [with writing] don’t stop. Just
Eating with the Equinox
Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees. Next, take your squash and cut it in half from top to bottom. Scrape out all of the seeds and then drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle the salt over the cleaned squash. Place the spaghetti squash seasoned side down on a non-stick or lightly greased cookie sheet. Cook until tender, about 35-45 minutes depending on the size. Once tender, pull the squash
For the pesto: 2 cups of fresh stemless basil 2 tablespoons of walnuts 1 large clove of garlic (or 1 small if you prefer) ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup of grated parmesan
out and let it sit until it is cool enough to handle. Once you get to this point, prepare the squash by simply scraping it out with a fork. This will give it the long stringy look of spaghetti! While your squash is cooking, you can prepare your homemade pesto! This works best with a food processor, but if you have a powerful blender or smoothie maker, it
EWTE is supported by the Student Nutrition Association at Keene State club (SNAKS). For meeting information and to learn how you can become involved in creating these recipes or other club events, you can contact the
Start by combining all of the basil, walnuts and garlic into the food processor and mix until the Then, while still mixing, slowly add the olive oil in. Once the mixture is smooth, add the parmesan and quickly mix it. Place in the fridge until it can be combined with the squash!
president of the club, Jillian. Emerson@KSC.Keene.edu. For further interest in nutrition on campus, you can contact Whitney.Houser2@keene. edu about Keene State’s new Nutrition Coaching program, which is free to students!
BRIEF
Bernie Sanders is coming to Keene in support of Hillary Clinton MACKENZIE CLARKE
STUDENT LIFE EDITOR Senator Bernie Sanders will be back in Keene, N.H. for a rally to support Hillary Clinton. The event will be taking place on Friday, Oct. 7 at the Redfern Arts Center at 2 p.m. Doors will open at 1 p.m. According to Hillaryclinton.com, attendees should park in either the Elliot Center parking lot or the Spaulding Gymnasium lots.
which will have shuttles to campus. Attendees will also be able to use the footbridge to cross over to campus. This rally is sponsored by Hillary Clinton’s campaign as a way to make “Keene Stronger Together with Bernie Sanders.” MacKenzie Clarke can be contacted at mclarke@kscequinox.com
BRIEF
Campus safety responds to clown sighting on campus MACKENZIE CLARKE
STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
around Butler Court and did not
Campus Safety reported to a “clown sighting” that was posted on Twitter and Yik Yak on Monday, Oct. 3. Shortly after midnight, Campus Safety saw a tweet from a Twitter account “Clown Watch” that stated: “Keene, N.H. On bike path near butler court at Keene State.”
clown(s) or suspicious individuals were found at any point during this search in any area on campus,” Campus Safety stated in an e-mail
dents who were also searching for said “clowns.” The students were informed a search was being conducted and were asked to return to diately dispatched to the scene and their residential halls. the Keene Police Department (KPD) The e-mail stated that KSC comwas also contacted. munity members are “rightly concerned” about incidents like these
and that sightings of this sort have happened in various states including New Hampshire. Campus Safety encourages community members to be “vigilant and concerned,” but informed the community to not act on information like this. “Report suspicious activity directly to Campus Safety; if second or third hand information is passed along to you, please share this information with Campus Safety as well,” Campus Safety stated. MacKenzie Clarke can be contacted at mclarke@kscequinox.com
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Clinton vs Trump: What students should know
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Hillary Clinton Donald Trump Appears to not be a big fan of Common Core learning, but stresses the importance of national educational standards. “I’ve always believed that we need to have some basis on which to determine whether we’re making progress, vis-à-vis other countries who all have national standards,” Clinton said in an interview with Newsday in April.
Regularly refers to the program as “education through Washington, D.C.” Trump wants to end Common Core education and focus on educating locally.
Supports teachers unions and has called for better pay for educators. Also expressed her support for charter schools at the National Education Association where she called for an end to wars over education.
Trump’s visits to charter schools signals his support for options beyond traditional education. “We will rescue kids from failing schools by helping their parents send them to a safe school of their choice,” Trump said during the National Republican Convention in July.
Has put forward a plan that includes free tuition at public colleges and universities for students whose families earn $125,000 annually. Her $500 billion plan would require tax increases on the rich so that more students could graduate without debt.
Though he has a degree from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Trump has said very little about what he plans to do to help students pay for college. He has criticized the government
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Study away: spending fall in Firenze COURTNEY JANVRIN
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KSC junior Courtney Janvrin poses in front of the colorful city of Cinque Terre, Italy during her time abroad.
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Janvrin poses with gelato in front of the Piazza del Duomo in Florence, Italy. COURTNEY JANVRIN/ CONTRIBUTING PHOTO
Janvrin snapped a picture of a local playing the accordion in Piazza Santa Trinita. COURTNEY JANVRIN/ CONTRIBUTING PHOTO
Janvrin looks up at the Florence Cathedral. It is called the Catterdale di Santa Maria del Fiore which translates to the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower.
Students take a local hike during Take Time Tuesdays MERIDITH KING
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Students Brandon Paul and blank take a hike with Nutrition Club President Ali Fitzgerald during Take Time Tuesday
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to students and have them think you’re tricking them into buying something,” he said. He said speaking to students is just “a part of the journey.” He said he wants to inform students about how employers really are looking students up before calling them for an interview, and how it is important that students take control of what they view. “Sometimes, Google searches show up as completely Hemmer said. He said that with all the competition in the world, employers are going to choose the candidates who
Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 impress them the most. “If candidates have good things about them online, that impresses employers and puts those people ahead before they even go in for an interview,” he said. “We really just want to help students put their best foot forward in the job market today,” Hemmer said. Hemmer said he plans to gain investment to develop his company within the next three months, but right now, his focus is strictly on informing students about what employers can view online.
United States.
To any other students hoping to start their own company one day, Hemmer advises them to work hard. can,” he said. “It’s all about taking action,” he said. “We have one Hemmer said students that are interested in the life to live and you can actually do anything you want company can sign up online at Resumysite.com. to do, you just have to work towards it.” Just because students are still in school, Hemmer 1,000 sign ups. said, doesn’t mean they can’t start a business. As for his own future, Hemmer said he sees himself “People think that they can’t start a company because they’re in college and broke, but anyone can do it,” Hemmer said. everyday, but I just don’t want to be working 40 hours a “Anyone can start their own company if they have week for someone else when I could be doing my own the ambition to do so.” They said they plan on starting local at community thing,” he said. colleges and surrounding state schools. He said his dream is to be able to hire his smart and MacKenzie Clarke Then after they gain credibility, they will travel responsible friends to work for him so he can create the can be contacted the country to speak to students from all around the best business possible. at mclarke@kscequinox.com
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A screenshot of KSC junior Gregory Hemmer’s website. He created this website and is dedicated to helping students easily create their own webites to control what employers view about them online
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Students speak out about getting sick With the recent outbreak of illnesses, KSC students dicuss how to take care of themselves
JILL GIAMBRUNO
EQUINOX STAFF are healthy or sick. The increased amount of bacteria that I am surrounded by once I get to school explains why I probably get sick KSC students are speaking up on why they more often here as compared to when I am get sick and what they’re trying to do to prevent it. KSC senior Harley Blodgett said that to get through the day. the number of times a year she gets sick has gone down tremendously. to take a wicked hot shower then wrap up in Illnesses on the Keene State College
for as long as I can. I think this helps me get this was due to the fact that I was around more people in the day and also eating in the [Zorn] Dining Commons [DC]. Using the hand scanner in the DC and not washing my Carey said. main reasons as to why I was getting sick so KSC senior Lea Guglielmo and KSC theory on the DC hand scanners.
people were going to get sick from [the hand
sible because I know antibiotic resistance is becoming a huge problem. I don’t ever use
thing to do is stay in bed. “I drink a lot of water and talk to my mom. That always makes me feel better. Sleeping
[illnesses] are the DC hand print scanner
on the KSC campus.
Blodgett said that she feels like she is more susceptible to catching something when she is overtired and makes sure to spend as much time in bed as possible when she’s sick.
“I took microbiology as a prerequisite for graduate school and I know how big of Guglielmo said. Guglielmo continued that she can’t really see a way to combat the spread of germs in the DC. his illnesses stop him. will scan their hands. And then the people
of liquids and down as much medicine as
and touch the tongs to get lettuce or french Jill Giambruno can be contacted at jgiambruno@kscequinox.com it’s the close proximity to other students that helps germs spread so fast on campus. “I am an athletic training student here at
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Student poses for a photo illustration to show that students are in need of tissues and tea during this time of illness on campus.
KSC student starts his own company to help educate fellow students MACKENZIE CLARKE
STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
wouldn’t use in the future. “I used my website to apply for a few research to see why this was. “We did some research and found out keting intern at a car dealership in my that our generation has a really bad rep-
be about staying awake in class long enough to walk across the stage with said to him was how blown away he was that [Hemmer] had his own website. been the time to help educate other stu“[His employer] said he didn’t even dents about their future employment.
He said that their research showed that 80 percent of employers are searcheven calling them for an interview. als are known to feel that they are worth
focused on the professional side of Hemmer said. University of New Hampshire student start a company strictly to help students The two are also working with Travis
Rather than setting aside the webpeople his age take control about what their future employers view about them online. site called Resumysite where students can easily create their own website
said. “Employers think our parents give us anything we want and that we don’t Hemmer wanted to change that. Currently studying management Hemmer said his current goal is to educate as many students as possible about how they can control what employers see online. “We want to go around the country to
would like employers to see. Hemmer discovered that employers The two of them are currently in the don’t see a lot of positive content when looking up millennials for potential create their vision. employment and he decided it was time cate students about what employers are for something to be done about it. age weren’t getting hired as quickly After taking a design and construcpeople we knew who had already grad- to advertise their company to students. he was inspired to create a website “The worst thing you could do is talk
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KSC junior Gregory Hemmer poses for a photo illustration. Hemmer and his business partner have started a company to help students get hired easily. Hemmer plans to travel around the United States to educate students about what employers can see about them online.
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Fall Music Fest hits Main Street NICK TOCCO
artS and EntErtainmEnt Editor On Sunday Oct. 1, the city of From her time coming up in the - music industry to now, Keith is still mally a folk singer, Keith said she
fall season.
musicians performing inside local
and singers Doug Farrell and Jack Carlton, who also make up their own music group Decatur Creek. Keith named some of her musi-
of music.
Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and Paul Simon and said they are all great mother was the choir director of our song writers.
streets packed with Keene residents, She then went on to play in school days and later on played in - their causes for fundraising and singer and songwriter for most of houses learning the traditionally Chair of the Monadnock Center for her life and has a special relation- acoustic style. ship with the city of Keene. Hampshire where she worked with in town to perform. The last time
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MCVP is not only the crisis ADAM URQUHART / OPINIONS EDITOR
Bagpiper performs outside of Brewbakers Cafe on Main Street.
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Wendy Keith and Her Alleged Band play a set outside of Local Burger and Scores Bar and Grill.
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Tent sale outside of The Colonial Theatre.
Capitol Steps steps up at KSC Garrison Keillor graces The Colonial VALERIE CARPENTIER
Copy Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 27, Garrison Keillor, an American author and radio actor, performed at the ColoKeillor reached roughly 3 million which aired from July 1974 to July 2016. During his performance at ries from his present and past and shared thoughts on the election, aging and the generational gap. Keillor walked on stage to few whistles and hoots thrown in) to accompany only two other
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Members of Capitol Steps impersonating famous political figures at The Redfern Arts Center.
Live political satire at the Redfern Arts Center
a wooden stool. The 74-year-old writer and retired radio show actor sat down, nodded to the applause and simply held his hand in the air and hummed. The audience ence picked up and was later fol-
FLETCHER RICE
take on this election year since in mainstream media as of late. Capitol Steps draws an audiCapitol Steps returned to Keene ence of mixed political stand Capitol Steps to campus can help State College for a sold-out show points such as Democrats, ProFriday, Sept. 30, for a comedic look sity and seriousness of the election into the 2016 presidential election, - through humor and comedy. tant Director of the Redfern Arts and moments. The Redfern Arts Center Sharon Fantl. Center was full of laughter during Director of the Redfern Arts the two hours Capitol Steps spent Center Shannon Mayers said audiimpersonating notorious political ences would enjoy a humorous
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Philadelphia Clay Studio puts on ‘unconventional’ show RACHEL VITELLO
then set it up. We often try to incorpo-
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“I like this show because of the simplicity. It goes outside of the traditional material....”
Associate Professor of Art, Dr. Paul On Thursday Sept. 29, the CarAlways, Never” an exhibition curated and funny, nothing too serious.” Studio in Philadelphia, Pa. The exhibition was curated by
DR. LYNN RICHARDSON CHAIR OF ART DEPARTMENT
ing KSC pretty well,” said McMullan. McMullan also said he tries to do one Dr. Richardson was at the exhi-
who received her BFA in 2011. She then went on to get her MFA at Tyler Another piece featured at the School of Art in Philadelphia, PA, in show was a clay sculpture depict2014. The show featured a variety of few pots and vessels,” said Richardson. said Dr. Lynn Richardson, the chair open at the Carroll House until Oct. The exhibit was put together by 22. Dr. Paul McMullan, who runs the order of nachos, featuring a dinosaur Rachel Vitello can be Philadelphia to get the pieces and contacted at rvitello@kscequinox.com
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The Carroll House kicks off an exhibition from artists at the Clay Studio in Philadelphia, PA.
Rhodes Hall’s collection of children’s literature artwork FLETCHER RICE
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in Rhodes Hall and was surprised by the size of the collection. Associate Professor of Education Dr. Shirley McLoughlin works the illustrator of what he or she is how often students are observing doing,” White said. toward the end of the school year,
hundreds of pieces of artwork. ever he walks down the hallways
literature illustrations and was brought to KSC by Education Professor and Founder of the KSC
A section of the gallery is a spegaze at the illustrations, but people
David White
involved with the collection. dredth anniversary; White said the White said the collection started where we bring well-known with a few pieces he had purauthors and illustrators to Keene to chased, but as the collection grew, speak,” White said. he received works by illustrators building would be terribly dull if The collection of works is erature Festival Gallery and was White wants to ensure artists was taped up pieces of paper.” introduced to Rhodes Hall in 1990. that the pieces are handled with began creating the collection, he
with work in the gallery collection Today, about half the illustrations - tration Festival. in the building were donated by On October 29 this year, they the artists. The art gallery in Rhodes Hall will celebrate the 40th anniversary According to White, the collec- of the festival. tion has since increased to around tival have brought a lot of atten200 artists. The artwork has drawn atten- nationally. tion to Rhodes Hall. White said, McLoughlin additionally said she gave a tour of Rhodes Hall to have in Rhodes Hall, creating a who had heard of the collection and said she had never seen any of Fletcher Rice can be contacted at this before.” quality of the artwork. frice@kscequinox.com White said he believes the gal- lery in Rhodes is one of the top in
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Berg film delivers combustible performance MATT BILODEAU
Equinox Staff Peter Berg delivers an unrelenting and engrossing experience in “Deepwater Horizon,” an action-drama that respectfully honors the survivors and victims of the 2010 environmental disaster. On April 20, 2010, the oil rig Deepwater Horizon spontaneously combusted, prompting one of the largest man-made disasters in history. In an instant, over a hundred men and women were forced to become unexpected heroes in an impossible situation. An all-star cast [Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Dylan O’Brien, Gina Rodriguez, Kate Hudson, etc] brings the brave workers to life through a harrowing struggle for survival, all while 200 million gallons of oil stain the Gulf of Mexico right below their feet. Who doesn’t remember the legendary oil the worst ecological disasters in history and everybody had the same question - how did this happen? Thanks to director Peter Berg, we can feel what it might have been like to experience this unexpected disaster up close. “Deepwater Horizon” emotes minimal sympathy for British Petroleum (BP), as it should, ing says more than rig supervisor Donald Vidrine [John Malkovich] walking into the control room mid-accident, sporting a muddy, bloodsoaked helmet. The workers are the focus, enduring the consequences of one company’s erroneous way of problem-solving. It should have been clear from the get-go that they were going to
ness a devastating accident, and by the time it comes, you’re so locked onto the crew that you don’t want to see history reach its ultimate destiny, especially if Snake Plissken is on-board. Like a grizzled surrogate father archetype, Jimmy Harrell [Kurt Russell] requests the attention of those around him by earning their respect. Mike Williams [Mark Wahlberg] and Andrea Fleytas [Gina Rodriguez] look up to him as the head honcho, despite the unsatisWithout Jimmy, the rig is nothing but a bath toy in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. Some may criticize “Deepwater Horizon’s” decision (before even seeing it) to ignore the environmental damage that later followed suit the human spirit” survival tale. While Berg’s main focus isn’t on the environmental damage, he does weave a small, yet important moment into the story that feels all too real based on the With a $156 million budget, he put every penny to good use, throwing the viewer into the action without a moment’s notice. If the tude of the rig, half the adrenaline would have been lost. “Deepwater Horizon” would have “The Jungle Book” not come out. best in years, delivering a frighteningly real depiction of pure chaos. The oil erupts from no sense of direction. Hallways collapse and workers are thrown as if someone turned the As everything went to hell, my eyes were
perverse performance) is your boss, you’re just asking for trouble. Long before the workers make their arrival, there’s no shortage of foreshadowing, from the use of a magenta tie (color of alarm button) to a misguided bird striking the plane. There’s only one instance (not listed) in which the hint came across as extremely forced, but didn’t do enough damage to take me out of the experience because right from the taut introduction, I was locked in. multitude of characters and building upon the inevitable, and yet, there’s an overwhelming dread of the incoming threat. You never know
with some of the best sound mixing of the year, properly highlighting every nasty bone crunch. While “Sully” found its stride through subtle storytelling, “Deepwater Horizon” successfully revels in it’s piercing presentation. There’s no doubt that it can sometimes adhere to the common tropes of the disaster ing spectacle; it’s a cultural reminder of placing responsibility on those that brought about
Rating: B+ Matt Bilodeau can be contacted at mbilodeau@kscequinox.com
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the greatest love and compassion and acceptance.” David Sutherlend, a resident paint the picture and you can see the characters. You don’t have to have a 32 inch or 50 inch screen to who was convinced the Chinese had show you what the characters look carried out Pearl Harbor under the like - they’re your characters, even disguise of Japanese airplanes. though he describes them.” Marther said she’s “been listenAt one point Keillor stated his ing since [her] sophomore year of college, so 1980. He was like radio older, the memories of his childcomfort food…. Whatever upheavhood become easily accessible, and als in our lives, we could turn on the radio at 6 o’clock on a Saturday reminiscing. night and there was Garrison and Tina Olsen from Brattlehis amazing ensemble of on-air boro, Vt. said his performance was talent.” “beyond words. He talks to you like Hidi Tuttle, a resident of Farmhe’s talking to your soul - like he ington, Conn., said she and Marther knows exactly what you go through “became addicted at the same time.” as an old person,” she said with a They “...felt included. He’s been a laugh. She expressed that Keillor member of the family all this time.” helps her see “the best of America. Lodge said Keillor seamlessly He makes you love your country shifted topics, “weaving” a variety when it’s hard sometimes.” of stories together, “everything from Marsha Hewitt has volunteered as an usher at the Colonial Theatre between his children’s ages.” for the past three years and said, “It Keillor spoke to changes he’s was one of the best show’s” she’s seen over the years, like the creation seen. She continued, “I thought he of spreadable butter infused with was inspiring. It was a beautiful olive oil and the younger generation with all their piercings who seem to with songs and then he just talked for an hour and a half...he’s quite an box.” artist.” Schuyler Gould from Brattleboro, Valerie Carpentier can be Vt., said, “Even when he doesn’t contaacted at identify with someone or someCOLTON vcarpentier@kscequinox.com Garrison Keiller taking the stage at The Colonial Theatre. thing, he always speaks of it with cont. from B1
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Tropical weather takes a toll on Haiti
Ayotte says she ‘misspoke’ when said Trump is role model MICHAEL CASEY
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A woman carrying a child walks in the rain triggered by Hurricane Matthew in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. Hurricane Matthew roared into the southwestern coast of Haiti on Tuesday, threatening a largely rural corner of the impoverished country with devastating storm conditions as it headed north toward Cuba and the eastern coast of Florida.
Powerful Hurricane Matthew roars across Haiti and headed north DAVID MCFADDEN
AssociAted Press Hurricane Matthew roared across the southwestern tip of Haiti with 145 mph winds Tuesday, uprooting trees and tearing roofs from homes in a largely rural corner of the impoverished country as the storm headed north toward Cuba and the east coast of Florida. storm closed in, and four deaths were recorded in the neighboring Dominican Republic, bringing the death toll from Matthew’s path through the Caribbean to at least seven. The dangerous Category 4 storm blew ashore around dawn in a corner of Haiti where many people live along the coast in shacks of wood or simple concrete blocks.
going to fall deeper into misery.” Haitian authorities had tried to evacuate people from the most vulnerable areas ahead of the storm, but many were reluctant to leave their homes. Some sought shelter only after the worst was already upon them, making their way through debris-strewn streets amid pounding rain. “Many people are now asking for help, but it’s too late because there is no way to go evacuate them,” said Fonie Pierre, director of Catholic Relief Services for the
about 20 people. Matthew was expected to bring 15 to 25 inches of rain, and up to 40 inches (100 centimeters) in isolated places, along with up to 10 feet (3 meters) of storm surge and battering waves. “They are getting everything a major hurricane can extent was not immediately known, said Marie Alta throw at them,” said Dennis Feltgen, a meteorologist Jean-Baptiste, director of the country’s Civil Protection with the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. Agency. The storm was moving along the Windward Pas“It’s much too early to know how bad things are, but sage between Haiti and Jamaica, where it was dumpwe do know there are a lot of houses that have been destroyed or damaged in the south,” Jean-Baptiste said. southeastern Cuba and then the Bahamas. The center of the storm was projected to pass about 50 miles northtrees throughout the southwestern peninsula. Rivers east of the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. surged with muddy water as heavy rain fell. Local radio Forecasters said Matthew could menace Florida reported that the water was shoulder high in parts of toward the end of the week and push its way up the Les Cayes, near where Matthew came ashore. East Coast over the weekend. Milriste Nelson, a 65-year-old farmer in the town of “We do not know yet whether the center of Matthew will actually come ashore in Florida. That’s possible,” the corrugated metal roof from their home. His own said Rick Knabb, director of the hurricane center. “It small yard was strewn with the fruit he depends on for his livelihood. “All the banana trees, all the mangos, everything is the impacts are going to happen no matter what.” gone,” Nelson said as he boiled breadfruit over a charCuba’s government declared a hurricane alert for six
from poles in the city of Santiago to keep them from falling. In the U.S., Florida Gov. Rick Scott urged residents along the state’s Atlantic Coast to prepare for the possibility of a direct hit, and the Red Cross put out a call for volunteers in South Carolina. As of 11 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT), the storm was centered about 35 miles north-northeast (60 kilometers) of Tiburon, Haiti, and 90 miles (145 kilometers) south of the eastern tip of Cuba. It was moving north near 10 mph (17 kph). As dawn broke, people in the Haitian tourist town of Port Salut described howling winds and big waves slamming the beaches and washing over the coastal road. “The winds are making so many bad noises. We’re siers as she huddled with her family in her fragile cinderblock home, which had sprung numerous leaks from pelting rain. downed trees on roads prevented movement in numerous areas. The few places that were on the electrical grid had apparently lost power, and cellphone service was spotty. shantytown residents to take advantage of shelters being set up, but many refused. “If we lose our things we are not going to get them back!” said Toussaint Laine, an unemployed man who lives with his family in a shack in Tabarre, a suburb of Port-au-Prince, the capital.
Turkey: 12,800 police suspended; authorities raid Kurdish TV SUZAN FRASER
AssociAted Press Authorities on Tuesday suspended over their suspected links to U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen as Turkey pressed ahead with its vast crackdown on a network it says is behind the country’s July 15 failed military coup. Meanwhile, a pro-Kurdish television station said police raided its headquarfollowing an order last week for it to be shut down. Both moves came a day after Turkey announced it was extending by three more months a state of emergency it declared in the aftermath of the failed coup. The existing declaration has aroused fears that the government is using its emergency powers to clamp down on critics. In a brief statement posted on its website Tuesday, the Turkish police -
cers were allegedly “in cohesion with or connected to” Gulen’s movement. It said 2,523 of them were police chiefs. The state of emergency, declared on July 20, allows the government to rule through decrees. Tens of thousands of people have been dismissed or suspended from government jobs in the military, police, judiciary and the education ministry since it was imposed. Around 32,000 people allegedly connected to the failed takeover attempt have been arrested, including dozens of journalists employed by Gulen-linked news outlets. Authorities have closed schools, charities, foundations and medical establishments associated with the movement and also appointed trustees to manage Gulen-linked businesses. IMC-TV was one of 12 mostly-Kurdish television stations ordered closed last week over alleged security threats. They included a station that broadcast children’s cartoons in the Kurdish language. The station said on its website that
police raided its headquarters in Istanbul during a live broadcast on Tuesday Station employees protested the raid, chanting, “Free press is a right” and “Free press cannot be silenced.” Gulen, who lives in self-imposed exile in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, has denied involvement in the coup attempt that led to at least 270 deaths. Turkey, however, wants him returned to stand trial for conspiring to bring down the government and has also requested that he be held in custody until U.S. courts decide on his extradition to Turkey. Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag told reporters Tuesday that Turkey had received intelligence that Gulen was seeking a third country to which to escape in the event the United States agrees to extradite him. “We have intelligence that (Gulen supporters) are looking for a suitable country or place,” Bozdag said. A report in Hurriyet newspaper on
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New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte said Tuesday she “misspoke” when she said Donald Trump is a role model for children, a tortured response that Democrats moved quickly to exploit in the competitive Senate race. The Republican presidential nominee’s past week of fat-shaming a beauty pageant winner and mocking imitation of an ailing Hillary Clinton combined with his past criticism of Hispanics, women and the disabled has put vulnerable GOP senators on the spot. Ayotte, who is locked in a tight race with twoterm Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan, told a debate audience Monday evening that she “absolutely” would tell a child to aspire to be like the New York real estate mogul. A short time later, her campaign issued a statement in which Ayotte reversed herself and said she misspoke. The freshman senator reiterated that point on Tuesday before taking a turn behind the counter at a McDonald’s in Hudson, New Hampshire. “I misspoke last night. While I hope that all children aspire to run for president, neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton have set a good example and I would not hold out either of them out as a role model for my children,” she told reporters. Democrats seized on Ayotte’s answer and pressed her to explain what about Trump children should emulate. Hassan has worked to tie Ayotte to Trump, who is trailing presidential candidate Clinton in the state. Ayotte, who has tried to distance herself from Trump, has said she wouldn’t endorse him but would vote for him. Another vulnerable Republican senator, Pennsylvania’s Pat Toomey, said Tuesday that Trump is not a role model, nor is Clinton. “Not for my kids and I don’t think for most American kids, for a variety of reasons, but honestly, neither is Hillary Clinton, I mean, the serial dishonesty, the repeated lies to the American people, to the families of Benghazi victims, the list is endless, and the serious ethical challenges,” the senator said after an event in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. “Neither one of them is a role model, which is part of why this is such a frustrating presidential election for so many people.” Toomey has declined to endorse Trump despite being pressed repeatedly about his party’s nominee. Questioned why Trump is not a role model, the senator issued a blistering attack on the candidate at the top of the Republican ticket. “Let’s just say the vulgarity and gratuitous insults of people. This is not exactly the way I encourage my kids to behave,” he said. Republicans are struggling to hold onto their Senate majority, with GOP incumbents in swing or Democratic-leaning states the most in jeopardy. guard when asked by one of the moderators whether she sidestepped the question by saying she would tell a child to aspire to be the best person they can be and seek to run for the presidency. When she was asked again, she said she believed Trump “can serve for president” and “so absolutely I would do that.” Another moderator then pressed Ayotte to explain why she wouldn’t endorse Trump if she felt that way. “I’ve had some disagreements with him. I’ve been quite clear about those disagreements,” she said Hassan pounced on Ayotte’s answer, saying this was just another example of the senator “trying to distance herself from Donald Trump.” “At the end of the day, she is still saying she is going to vote to put Donald Trump in the situation room with access to our nuclear codes,” Hassan said. “She is going to vote to make him the leader of our country and somebody that our children will be exposed to as the president of the United States.” The Hassan campaign also put out a digital ad that highlighted Trump’s recent criticism of a former Miss Universe who gained weight, his mocking imitation of Clinton’s health-related stumble after a Sept. 11 memorial and his other attacks on women and the disabled. “Kelly Ayotte should explain to the people of New Hampshire exactly what about Donald Trump she thinks our children should emulate — the sexism, nations’ heroes, refusing to pay taxes, being a billion dollar loser in business?” Democratic National Committee Committeewoman and former New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Kathy Sullivan said. her comments several hours later, saying she only did so after realizing what a “horrible mistake she had made” and one that “could cost her an election.” “You can’t really walk something like that back,” Sullivan said.
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Weird science: 3 win Nobel for unusual states of matter KARL RITTER
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AssociAted Press Three British-born scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for discoveries about strange states of matter that could result in improved materials for electronics or quantum computers. David Thouless, Duncan Haldane and Michael Kosteruniversities in the United States, were honored for breakthroughs they made in the 1970s and ‘80s. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said their work opened the door to a previously unknown world where matter can assume unusual states or phases. “Their discoveries have brought about breakthroughs in the theoretical understanding of matter’s mysteries and created new perspectives on the development of innovative materials,” the academy said. The 8 million kronor ($930,000) award was divided with one half going to Thouless and the other to Haldane and Kosterlitz for “theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter.” Topology is a branch of mathematics that describes properties of objects. The judges said there is now hope that “topological materials” could pave the way for new generations of electronics or quantum computers that are much more powerful than current computer systems. Nobel judges often award discoveries made decades ago to make sure they withstand the test of time. Thouless, 82, is a professor emeritus at the University of Washington. Haldane, 65, is a physics professor at Princeton University in New Jersey. Kosterlitz, 73, is a physics professor at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island and currently a visiting lecturer at Aalto University in Helsinki. Haldane said he found out about the prize through an early
one had died,” he told The Associated Press. “But then a lady with a Swedish accent was on the line. It was pretty unexpected.” Kosterlitz, a dual U.K.-U.S. citizen, said he got the news in a parking garage while heading to lunch in Helsinki. “I’m a little bit dazzled. I’m still trying to take it in,” he told AP. While most people are familiar with objects in three dimensions, the Nobel laureates analyzed materials so thin they have only two dimensions, or even one. Scientists had once been skeptical that any interesting atomicscale behavior takes place in these settings, but the Nobel laureates proved them wrong, said Phillip Schewe, a physicist and writer at the University of Maryland in College Park. For example, Kosterlitz and Thouless showed that, against expectations, two-dimensional materials could conduct electricity without any loss to resistance. That property is called superconductivity. Kosterlitz said he was in his 20s at the time and that his “complete ignorance” was an advantage in challenging the established science. “I didn’t have any preconceived ideas,” he said. “I was young and stupid enough to take it on.” Their analysis relied on topology, which is the mathematical study of properties that don’t change when objects are discup are equivalent topologically because they each have exactly one hole. In topology, properties change only in whole steps; you can’t have half a hole. Prize committee member Thors Hans Hansson explained the concept by holding up a cinnamon bun, a bagel and a pretzel with two holes in it to reporters in Stockholm. Thouless explained an experiment conducted with a very thin layer of material. Its electri-
cal resistance varied in response but while the strength of the
resistance changed in sharply precise that it is now used to tance, the ohm. Nobel committee member David Haviland said this year’s prize was more about theoretical discoveries even though they may result in practical applications. “Topology is a very abstract branch of mathematics which isn’t used so frequently in physics,” Haviland said. “But these theoreticians have come up with a description of these materials using topological ideas, which have proven very fruitful and has led to a lot of ongoing research about material properties.” Haldane said the award-winning research is just starting to have practical applications. “The big hope is that some of these new materials could lead to quantum computers and other new technology,” he said. Kosterlitz was not so sure. “I’ve been waiting for my desktop quantum computer for years, but it’s still showing no signs of appearing,” he said. “At the risk of making a bad mistake, I would say that this quantum from being practical.” This year’s Nobel Prize announcements started Monday with the medicine award going to Japanese biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi for discoveries on autophagy, the process by which a cell breaks down and recycles content. The chemistry prize will be announced on Wednesday and the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The economics and literature awards will be announced next week. Besides the prize money, the winners get a medal and a diploma at the award ceremonies on Dec. 10, the anniversary of prize founder Alfred Nobel’s death in 1896.
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Professor Thors Hans Hansson gives a demonstration, after revealing the winners of the Nobel Prize in physics, at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, in Stockholm, Sweden, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. David Thouless, Duncan Haldane and Michael Kosterlitz have won the Nobel physics prize. Nobel jury praises physics winners for ‘discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter’.
Stanford police investigate report of on-campus rape Jazz Foundation to raise $1M ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Stanford police are investigating a report that a female student was raped by a male stu- that she didn’t know the man who attacked her. The female student reported Friday’s rape to someone in a position of authority at the university, but she hasn’t provided a statement to police, Department of Public Safety. “She is processing a very traumatic experience, understandably, and I’m sure she is processing whether to come forward to us and
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who was convicted of attacking a woman passed he said. out near a trash bin. The case drew national outCampus police sent out an alert Saturday rage over the six-month prison sentence Turner about the assault, saying “Stanford University received. does not tolerate sexual assault, sexual misconAfter serving half of his sentence, Turner, 21, duct, or sexual harassment.” moved back to his home state of Ohio, where he “The university encourages anyone who has been sexually assaulted or subjected to other forms of sexual misconduct or harassment to
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For 27 years, the Jazz Foundation of America has quietly helped to rebuild the lives of musicians snagged by disasters like the unprecedented On Tuesday, the foundation announced a pledge to raise $1 million for damaged more than 60,000 homes, displaced 20,000 people and contributed to 13 deaths in the state. musicians give us the soundtrack to our lives, so it is imperative that we do
Harry Anderson, a bassist and director of the Alvin Batiste Jazz Institute Program at Southern University in Baton Rouge, said he’s not sure what he would have done without the foundation’s assistance after ankle damage would not be as devastating as that caused by the several feet of water some of his friends got swamped by. But the foundation convinced him to make sure quick-growing mold hadn’t set in, and he’s forever grateful that he listened.
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FILE - In a July 6, 2016 file photo, Gloucester, Mass., Police Chief Leonard Campanello, joined by other member of law enforcement from around the country, talks to media outside the White House, in Washington, after meeting with senior White House officials to discuss the urgent need for resources to address the nationwide prescription opioid and heroin epidemic.
citizens of Gloucester for your belief in me. See you ‘further on up the road’. I loved working for you. #headheldhigh.” Campanello’s termination isn’t immediate. Under Campanello’s contract, he is entitled to a hearing to challenge his termination, and Kennedy last week. The couple has been separated for about two years. said Campanello intends to hold the city to its contractual obligations. Campanello’s lawyer Terrence Kennedy declined to address the alleTheken placed Campanello on administrative leave last month for gations. In an emailed statement, he called the city investigation a “witch undisclosed reasons and launched separate probes of the police depart-
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have receded, she said. “That’s when the hard work begins,” Oxenhorn said. “So, we’re inviting those who love this music and these fearless and resilient musicians to join
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and took other steps to deceive investigators looking into the complaints. She said she made the decision to begin the termination process “with a heavy heart” but Campanello’s actions during the investigation were “entirely unethical and unacceptable.” Campanello gained national recognition for launching the Angel program, which connected heroin addicts with drug treatment without arresting them. The program has helped hundreds of drug addicts get into treatment and has been replicated in dozens of police departments across the country since its June 2015 launch. Campanello was honored in Washington, D.C., as a Champion of Change in April. Theken said Campanello erased the memory on his city-issued phone and suggested someone else in the police department had taken the phone without his permission and tampered with it. The city’s special ello’s statements were false and recovered more than 600 text messages between the chief and one of the women. Theken and Kesten declined to describe the nature of the two women’s allegations other than to say they were “disturbing” and the women may have feared for their safety. “His personal life is his personal life,” Kesten said Monday.
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The mayor stressed the Angel program will continue without Campanello. About 10 drug addicts have gone to the police seeking treatment since the chief left, she said. “It’s succeeding. It’s going forward,” she said. “The city is committed to helping people who want to be helped.”
ing out that shortcuts were taken in the building of the home. We had to remove the siding, which was made with a recalled material, and we found a lot of rotten wood in the 2X4s,” he said. “The wall behind the kitchen sick covered rotten wood all the way up to the ceiling. It’s taken a lot more time than we thought,” he said. “It’s almost a new construction project.” ing to pay his mortgage and electric bills. Drummer Phil Washington, 30, of Baton Rouge, got about 5½ feet of water in the home he shares with his wife and 8-month-old son. They had up and inundated their home. “We lost everything,” recalled Washington, who is a music director for a
$400 after. Fortunately for his family, the foundation came calling. us and provided food, milk, diapers; they also helped pay my mortgage and car note. They’ve been wonderful.”
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of the game very well or can’t be complete players. Obviously our lives here, as coaches, are easier The Keene State College men’s here the better prepared the kids are hockey team added seven new play- when they arrive,” Rodrigue said. ers to the roster this year. One of Theroux talked about how those players is defenseman Joe having Meloni join the team boosts Meloni, who hails from Falmouth, MA, but Meloni isn’t the only Fal- having someone that he has previmouth native. Senior Trevor Ther- ously played with, on the same team oux has been playing with the Owls for seven years, gives him a boost. for three years. Head Coach Bobby Rodrigue a little bit knowing the chemistry had nothing but good things to say level is there,” said Theroux. about both of his players from FalCyrus Wickersham is a close mouth. friend of both Meloni and Theroux. “Trevor is a very positive kid. They all played on the Falmouth He’s a great team guy and he brings High School Varsity Hockey team a deceptive level of speed to the ice,” until 2013, when they all graduRodrigue said. ated in the same class. He has been When asked about Meloni, he a close friend to them since their said, “Joe is a pretty rugged kid, so youth hockey days back in mites we expect that he is going to be a and squirts (youth hockey). pretty tough defenseman for other When asked about each player’s people to play against.” biggest asset, Wickersham cited Having someone you know on Meloni’s tremendous strength on the ice and Theroux’s tenacity. “You of the nerves one might have when don’t realize how hard Joe hits you joining a new team. “He [coach] until it is too late,” said Wickersham. Trevor Theroux (23) faces off against UMass Amherst in a game last season. introduced me to everyone, and I Wickersham also mentioned how Theroux always gives 100 percent I wasn’t all on my own. It’s nice to whenever he is on the ice and never have a buddy looking after you,” quits. Meloni said. The “Falmouth Connection” is Meloni and Theroux grew up not only going to have a positive playing hockey together in Fal“It brings up the mouth and they both agreed there Meloni and Theroux’s families as is a certain culture around the sport well. Theroux mentioned how being on the same team as Meloni will learned a lot about character more allow both of their families to attend the chemistry than anything,” Meloni said. games together. Theroux said some of his closAustin Sanidas can be contacted at est friends are the ones he has Asanidas@kscequinox.com made through playing hockey in Falmouth, and many of them still TREVOR THEROUX. remain close to this day. Rodrigue agreed that growing up in a town with a good youth hockey program is critical. “Sometimes you see kids who seem skilled, but maybe don’t think
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Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz tips his cap to the crowd during ceremonies before a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Boston, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016.
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aP SPortS WritEr BOSTON (AP) — Aaron Sanchez said he didn’t know — and didn’t care — that the Blue Jays had already clinched a spot in baseball’s postseason. Toronto still had a chance to host the AL wild-card game, and Sanchez wanted the win. “I wasn’t ready to go home,” he said after the Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 in the regular season
Sanchez tried to wave the ball foul and then yelled to the umpire, “No way!” But the replay upheld the original call. “For me, it looked foul,” he said, but added that it didn’t matter as long as the Blue Jays won. Xander Bogaerts followed with a single — the only other hit allowed by Sanchez, who lowered his ERA to 3.00 and clinched the AL title. In all, Sanchez (15-2) allowed one run, walking two, striking out six and hitting a batter. “You have to give credit to Sanchez. He was (the) one today,” Ortiz said. “That’s the best I’ve ever seen him.” The Blue Jays took the lead back in the eighth against Brad Ziegler (2-4) when Tulowitzki singled with runners
At three o’clock in the morning on Sept. 23, some of Keene State’s athletes were up for a twelve hour day at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon. Most college kids are just going to bed at this time on the weekend, but the women’s swim and dive and both KSC basketball teams were on the road to start their annual fundraiser. Each year, there are two opportunities for these teams to fundraise for training trips they take throughout the year. The races give each team three days to go to the track and work as an entrance screener, hospitality worker, usher or various other positions to help the New Hampshire Motor Speedway crew. This speedway has been around since 1990 and the events that occur there are historic in the NASCAR world. Junior Captain for the KSC swim and dive team
money if they choose to. work. Each athlete that went will get a piece of the reward. So instead of the whole team getting expenses
this individually helps the expenses, Purcell said she takes it as a “team building experience. We all get to know each other and have a lot of fun.” The swim and dive team has a training trip in December that costs them a decent amount of money to We’re there for a week so we have all those expenses and every little bit helps us.” Expenses for these trips can reach anywhere from $1,000-$2,000 for KSC athletes, depending on where and how many times they travel. Taking time out of these athlete’s weekends is a big
have on these trips. Expenses in a college atmosphere characters there and see some things you wouldn’t can be tough for some students, but through hard work expect.” Junior point guard Sandi Purcell said, “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, it’s very important.” One Joe Cortese can be contacted at trip is in the summer while the other takes place in the jcortese@kscequinox.com SAMANTHA MOORE/ ART DIRECTOR fall, so this gives everyone about six full days to raise
“For it to come down to (Game) 162, and me being out there ... there was a lot at stake in that game. And it was in my hands.” Sanchez took a no-hitter into the seventh, and Troy Tulowitzki singled to break an eighth-inning tie. Roberto Osuna retired David Ortiz on a weak nubber in the ninth, but Osuna retired Bradley to end the game for his 36th save. his career, and then got Jackie Bradley Jr. on a groundPAPI FAREWELL The loss did little to spoil the celebration for Ortiz, then popped champagne in the visitor’s clubhouse at Fenway Park. after making the second out in the ninth, Ortiz tapped Toronto clinched a spot in the postseason when the bill of his cap. Detroit lost to Atlanta 1-0 earlier Sunday evening. With The team announced it will retire his No. 34 sometime their win in Boston, the Blue Jays earned the right to next year in a pregame ceremony that featured former Red Sox stars like Carl Yastrzemski and teammates from Tuesday. Ortiz’s three World Series championship clubs. The Red Sox will start their AL Division Series against the Indians on Thursday in Cleveland. Monster, played the Dominican national anthem and “We’ve been able to win on the road and that’s where invited Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina to Pitching with Jose Fernandez’s initials on his hat in Ortiz dropped to one knee and tipped his cap to the tribute to the Marlins pitcher who died last week, San- crowd. chez held Boston hitless until Hanley Ramirez’s dis“I almost dropped to both knees,” he said after the puted home run with two outs in the seventh. The ball game, “but it was going to be hard getting up.” sailed over the foul pole above the Green Monster.
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Men’s and women’s soccer pummel Plymouth State Women’s Soccer SHELBY IAVA
SportS Editor The Keene State women’s soccer team have received their third shutout of the year! The Owls dominated the Panthers with a 5-0 win from their game on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Owls Athletic Complex. The Owls maintain their unbeaten Little East Conference (LEC) record. Silegy was set up with the ball from a pass by Julia The Owls were quick; just one minute later, senior Brittany Tolla took possession of the ball on the left side
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of the net, giving the Owls a score of 3-0 over Plymouth State at the half. In the start of the second half, Plymouth came out aggressive, attempting to make a shot on goal. A shot by the Panthers’ Naomi Kramer just sailed over the crossbar. The Owls regained possession of the ball and received a penalty kick at the 80th minute. Junior Morgan Kathan stepped up for the Owls and placed the shot in the left corner, which was outstretched by the Panthers goalkeeper. Kathan didn’t quit there. Just moments after the ball was in play, she received a pass from Chloe Loos
the net, soaring between the Plymouth goalkeeper State. and the post. Up next, the women will play Worcester State UniThe Panthers attempted to get themselves on the versity on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at home and then will be scoreboard, but fell short when Hannah Kallis missed on the road Saturday, Oct 8 at Eastern Connecticut State University. Shelby Iava can be contacted at junior Kali Santino who one-touched it into the back siava@kscequinox.com
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Marianna Porcello (13) kicks the ball to her fellow teammates in this past Saturdays game v.s Plymouth State
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for the Owls. The Keene State men’s soccer team got a very Plymouth attempted shots on the Owls at the very important Little East Conference (LEC) win on Satur- end of the second half, but they were unsuccessful at day, Oct. 1 at the Plymouth State University Panther’s taking away the Owls shut out. home turf. The Owls had a 3-0 victory. The men will travel to Saint Joseph’s College in Maine for a non-conference matchup Tuesday, Oct. 4 2013 season. Junior forward, Promise Kpee has now and then again at home Saturday, Oct. 8 against Eastscored a total of 12 goals this season, passing out his ern Connecticut State University. record of ten goals in the 2015 season. Shelby Iava can be contacted at goal of the game right into the net. Panthers Jerry Ransiava@kscequinox.com dolph took a shot on the net, but aimed too high. A wave of corner kicks and shots gave the Owls plenty of opportunities to score on the goal, but they couldn’t In the beginning of the second half, sophomore omore Jacob Chiza and gave the Owls a 2-0 lead over
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Jonathan Pena (4) kicks the ball into their possession
STAFF COMMENTARY
Game Behind the Game: Bills prove too much for Pats and Brissett MARY CURTIN
Garoppolo was out for the second week in a row with his shoulder injury, just because he can win two games in a row, doesn’t mean the Patriots are and we also saw tight end Rob Gronkowski for a quick down as he pulled going away, and it certainly doesn’t mean he and his team will somehow be playing like that at the end of October when Brady is back in town. Despite the loss, here’s why I am not worried after this surprising shut The anticipation for our quarterback’s return against the 0-4 out: Cleveland Browns, is something that has been pressing Tom Brady’s suspension ended eight hours after the game ended, since the summer, and I am so ready to watch it took two full games with a third-string quarterback for the Patriots to the Pats win every game for the rest of the season. Football Conference East (AFC East). Just a public serAfter a loss like this, we just have to be optimistic and remember vice announcement to Rex that was the last game with an inexperienced rookie and Brady will be Ryan, the Browns and the rest of the National Football League (NFL): look during Edelman’s conference with Bills media members, asking the wide out because Tom Brady is receiver if he would be playing quarterback against the Bills on Sunday. coming back for good. Ryan reportedly said, “We’re coming after whatever QB they have,” which to me sounded like a threat. Mary Curtin can be This whole thing led to my rollercoaster of emotions through the contacted at mcurtin@kscequinox.com Half of me wanted this train wreck of a game to be over, and the other half wanted to see a comeback and show Bills coach, Rex Ryan that
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with backup quarterbacks. This was an ugly loss for the Pats and they never took control of the game, and I am sure I can speak for a large majority of Pat’s Nation when I Brissett. get on its feet. Of course, as a loyal New England fan, I have to give this kid some credit. He had to unexpectedly be the “next man up” in an incredibly powerful and serious organization. Taylor completed nearly 70 percent of his passes and throwing for one touchdown. Bill Belichick started third-string quarterback Jacoby Brissett, with wide receiver Julian Edelman as emergency back-up quarterback, if needed. Brissett completed 17-27 passes for 205 yards, with no touchdowns, as
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KEENE STATE COLLEGE ATHLETIC TEAM RECORDS Men’s Soccer Overall
Cross Country Home
6-4
3-0
Away
3-4
@ Western New Eng. Team Keene State
Points
Western New Eng. Field Hockey Overall
9-3
3 4
Plymouth
4-3
vs. Southern Maine
Team Keene State
Points
Southern Maine
0-0
@ Plymouth Team Keene State
Home
Neutral
Away
5-0
Points 3 0
Neutral
0-0
vs. Bridgewater
4
Team Keene State
0
Bridgewater
Points
Women’s Soccer Overall Home
Umass Dartmouth 7-3 Invite Lindsay Szuch 18:42 5K Alyssa Lombardi 19:29 5K
Philip Parent 25:55 8K Iid Sheikh-Yusuf 26:16 8K
Katelyn Terry 19:40 5K Katharine Lynch 20:01 5K
Ian Connell 26:59 8K Ben Macdonald 27:42 8K
4-0
Away
3-3
@ Middlebury
Team Keene State
Volleyball Overall
10-7
Home
0
Team Keene State
1
Plymouth State
2-2
vs. Rivier
0-0
vs. Plymouth State
Points
Middlebury
Neutral
Away
6-1
Points 5 0
Neutral
2-4
@ Southern Maine
8
Team Keene State
Points 1
Team Keene State
Points 3
1
Rivier
3
Southern Maine 1
Upcoming Games Field Hockey Saturday, Oct. 8
@ Eastern Conn. 12:00 p.m.
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Women’s Soccer Saturday, Oct. 8 @ Eastern Conn. 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Soccer Saturday, Oct. 8 v. Plymouth State 1:00 p.m.
Volleyball Saturday, Oct. 8 @ Western Conn. 12:00 p.m.
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The Wiedenfeld brothers stick together MICHAEL CERROTTI
Equinox Staff The Keene State men’s lacrosse team doesn’t
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Casi Smith (11) hits the ball up toward one of her teammates to try and keep possession of the ball.
Michael Cerrotti can be contacted at mcerrotti@kscequinox.com
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Brothers David and Michael Wiedenfeld have one last opportunity to play on the field together.
Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery Seattle-Havana-Tehran Poster Show
Interested in writing for sports? Contact Shelby Iava at siava@kscequinox.com or (203)-695-5359
Owls dominate Bridgewater Bears
August 30–December 4, 2016 Over 60 recent contemporary arts and culture-related posters survey contemporary popular culture and cutting-edge design from the U.S., Cuba, and Iran and seek to unite three politically and geographically disparate cities through the arts and spark a lively exchange of ideas and images.
InCiteful Clay: Contemporary Ceramics and Social Commentary August 30–October 20, 2016 This selection of 27 ceramics looks at artists who have mustered an age-old medium to issue provocative critiques of current social and political inequities. The artists rely on figurative imagery, narrative content, and a range of expressive avenues, including caricature, parody, satire, obscenity, erotica, and the grotesque.
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Lecture and reception with exhibition curator Judith F. Schwartz, PhD, New York University, Thurs., October 13, 5:30 p.m. A Program of ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and The National Endowment for the Arts.
Akio Takamori, General and Emperor, 2008, porcelain, 21 x 12 x 5 inches, courtesy the artist.
Artist in Residence: Katharina Rooney August 30–October 20, 2016 The first in a series of artist-in-residence projects based at the Thorne, this exhibition will include existing pieces, studies for new works, and documentation of the artist’s process and interactions with community members.
Why We Fight: Remembering AIDS Activism October 3–December 4 The New York Public Library is a major repository for this history of activism, preserving the archives of key organizations and individuals that have been pivotal in the response to AIDS; this exhibition was originally on view at the library’s main branch in 2013-14.
Presented with the generous support of the Robert P. Hubbard Trust.
Visit keene.edu/tsag for more information.
Shelby Iava can be contacted at siava@kscequinox.com
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Senior Captain Kayla Renaud (23) keeps the ball on the side for the Owls in this past Saturdays game vs. Bridgewater State University.
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they worked on their academics as hard as they did their For many years, Samuel Binogono and Jacob Chiza have -
Speaking on the beginning of their friendship, Chiza
caring, passionate kids [who] love the game [and] love being
After they graduate from college, Binogono and Chiza another program whose goal is to educate and entertain immigrant and refugee children in the ways of soccer and want to travel after college and see how it is,” stated Bino“Bring It,” a program aimed at unifying immigrants with their surrounding community while teaching them about friendship with Chris LaBerge, the head coach at Central, Binogono was recruited to play for Keene State College, with
Alexandria Saurman can be contacted at asaurman@kscequinox
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Jacob Chiza and Samuel Binogono post up in front of the soccer goal for a photo.
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