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Thursday, December 10, 2015

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Sanders aims for political revolution

Crowd of over 1,000 packs the Redfern to hear presidential candidate speak DEVON ROBERTS

News editor “Yes, brothers and sisters, we can transform American, we can take on and defeat the billionaire class, and together, that is exactly what we’re going to do,” Bernie Sanders, democratic candidate for the 2016 election, said while addressing the Keene State College community this past Saturday.

Sanders focused on his ideas regarding the state of the economy, foreign policy and the fear of terrorism and

environmental issues to over a thousand students and community members during his town hall held in the Redfern Arts Center.

“You guys are the future of this country, and when I see [this many] young people coming out, demanding to make this country the kind of country we all know that it can become, you are sending a signal to people all across America, that yes, we are going to bring about a political revolution,” Sanders said.

This so-called revolution includes free public college

investing more in education than incarceration, recognizing climate change and distributing wealth more equally throughout the country.

Throughout the town hall, Sanders focused heavily on the issues the economy is that college students face as a result of their education.

“There are over hundreds of thousands of bright young people in this country who have done well in high school, who are qualified to get into good colleges, but are unable to do so for one reason…

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Student Reactions “I think he has the right ideas for what needs to happen, and I think he really has good ideas on how to put them into motion.”

“He knows how to communicate with us Americans. I think he can get things done.”

MADISON STRAUSSER JUNIOR, HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE STUDIES MAJOR

RORY CARBONE JUNIOR, ENGLISH / SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR

“As much as we’re here for Bernie, Bernie’s always here for us. I think he appeals to all generations.”

“I thought he was really eloquent and well-spoken...I felt that the

THOMAS LABORE FIRST-YEAR, HEALTH SCIENCE MAJOR

COURTNEY JANVRIN SOPHOMORE, ENGLISH MAJOR

Bake sale benefits Syrian refugees DOROTHY ENGLAND

Equinox Staff Last week Keene State College students held a bake sale to raise funds for the German Red Cross ing this event was campus group Wir Sind (We Are)

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A4: Mandatory meal plans unfair A10: Holiday traditions B1: Keene State Chamber Singers B10: Keene Ice. Finally.

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Top Political Candidates realclearpolitics.com

Democrat:

Clinton: 56% Sanders: 29%

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Keene State College recognized by Environmental Protection Agency Campus honored for food waste prevention and outreach education

Republican:

Trump: 27% Cruz: 17% the time it’s beginning to grow until

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HEATHER GREENWOOD SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST JACOB KNEHR

in 2012 and we learned a lot. Since then, we’ve been working on revamping it and coming up with solutions to some

carrot. It takes three months to grow it from seed. It takes how many days wood said. to ship it from wherever it’s coming “We would love to Since participating in the Envi- from. It takes an hour or two to pre- develop a plan where ronmental Protection Agency’s pare it, but it takes a second to wipe the post-consumer Food Recovery Challenge in 2011, waste is also comKSC has been regionally awarded KSC also displays a “waste posted. That can’t for food waste prevention. However, be composted perfectly good condition as a visual on this campus been recognized nationally for not for students to realize how much because legally, it only food waste prevention, but also food is wasted. “One year, we built needs to be treated outreach and education for students. a structure out of cardboard boxes, at a certain temperaSustainable Material Manage- but each box had a weight to it. Stu- ture for over a period ment Specialist Heather Greenwood dents didn’t know what it was all of seven days. We said, “We collect about forty tons a about. Throughout the week, they don’t have the facilities year of kitchen scraps alone. We try just saw this structure we built in to keep as much of that out of the the dining room. All the boxes sym- said. bolized all the food that was thrown Quirinale said that KSC composts many food items away. It was to give a visual to what the post-consumer plan is before they even hit the dining room, to eventually ship it somesuch as carrot peels, the insides of According to Quirinale, every where so it can be compospeppers and other food scraps. “The pound of food that is wasted equals ted. biggest way we try to manage food an average of a $1.70. When you mulKSC sophomore Rachel waste is by getting people to think tiply $1.70 by the 40 tons of food that MacKinnon said, “I feel like about what they are eating, but is wasted each year in the Dining it is a problem. For the most more accurately, what they are not Commons, it adds up. part I don’t think students Greenwood mentioned ways to pay attention to how much Greenwood said that she will - food they are actually wasting. be accepting an award made out of ally wasted in the dining commons. I see it more in the dining comrecycled glass on behalf of KSC in “The food scrapings that the ECO mons. It is a place where students Worcester, Massachusetts. can grab unlimited amounts so I Regarding the student body, the many ounces or pounds that are get- think that has to play a role in the ting thrown away from every plate. educates students about food waste. Maybe there will be one thousand MacKinnon said that even “The carrot represents everything swipes during a meal period and though she recognizes the issue, she that your food goes through from we’ll have so many pounds. We can understands how food wasting can the time it’s beginning to grow until happen.

“I look at the dishwasher belt It’s not just about the carrot that is wood said. and often see plates full of food. I on your plate that you are throwwouldn’t say I don’t do it myself ing away, it’s about the soil that the its initiatives in educating students because I do. But when I waste food, farmer needs to manage and cul- regarding wasting food, they made I do feel slightly guilty about it. I tivate and the time that’s spent in almost $200,000. According to Quir- don’t mean to waste, I just don’t feel planting the seeds, getting all the inale, that $200,000 goes back into as hungry as my eyes thought I was weeds out and harvesting the veg- the Dining Commons’s budget etable and then to get them shipped non said. options.

General Manager of Dining SerThe goal for KSC is to develop Jacob can be contacted at vices Josef Quirinale said,“It has a post-consumer plan to compost jknehr@kscequinox.com a steel structure on the inside and food scraps after students throw paper mache on the outside. It was them away. “We did a pilot program to tell students about the life of a for post-consumer composting back PHOTO

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to make happen as president, a process by which every public college This was followed by a standing ovation from the crowd, the applause echoing throughout the Redfern. Sanders continued that student interest rates are also absurd. His policy includes paying for these rates with a tax on Wall Street speculation. these issues were very important to him as he introduced Sanders at the event. “As a student and a member of a middle-class family, the political “The middle-class bailed out Wall Street in their time of need, and KSC junior Rory Carbone said that the issue of helping the middle class was one of the most important points that Sanders made.

“Growing up with a single mom has been really eye-opening to the fact that the middle class is struggling a lot. I think he has the right ideas for what needs to happen and I think he really has good ideas on how to

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Senator Bernie Sanders addresses Keene State Community in the Redfern Arts Center last Saturday. Sanders discussed student debt, the threat of terrorism, and climate change, among other issues.

“I have introduced legislation and will policy and defending the country from terrorism. He said that Isis must be destroyed, but we cannot do it alone. According to Sanders, warfare in Muslim countries must be done primarily by Muslim nations, although other countries including ours can be actively supportive.

Students said that this idea resonated with them as well.

KSC junior Connor Havron said, “We shouldn’t be sending our own Overall, the student response was positive.

KSC junior Madison Strausser said that, while she was leaning more toward Hilary Clinton, she was still interested in hearing what Sanders had to say.

“He knows how to communicate with us Americans. I think he could

BERNIE SANDERS 2016 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE

Bernie 2016 Regional Field Director Megan Harris said that anyone

Additionally, KSC sophomore Courtney Janvrin said that she was Central Square in Keene, open daily. excited that she got the opportunity to see Sanders speak.

“Whatever your skill, whatever your availability, we promise we will “I freaked out because I knew he came over the summer, so I didn’t think he was going to be able to come again. When I found out I cleared She continued, “I thought he hit a lot of really good, hard points. I felt

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Audience members applaud for Bernie Sanders. He received a standing ovation after mentioning his plan to make every public college university in the country tuition-free

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Petition against mandatory meal plan sparks debate DEVON ROBERTS

News editor According to the Keene State College student handbook, on-campus students are required to have a meal plan through Sodexo, but one student has started a movement to change that.

KSC sophomore Joseph Stallcop recently started a petition against the requirement that has gotten over 100 signatures from current KSC students.

The petition reads, “You are forced to suck it up and pay for a service that besides not being involved with your education, often doesn’t meet the standards that most would like.”

According to the Keene State College Meal Plan Contract Terms and Conditions, “residential students may only be released from this meal plan contract if they are released from their housing contract,” meaning that they forfeit their on-campus housing.

Residential students living in Bushnell or Pondside II are the only ones exempt from the contract, because there are full kitchens in those on-campus apartments.

Director of Residential Life and Housing Services Kent Drake-Deese said that there are a number of rea-

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healthy diet and can maintain a healthy diet without having to do it themselves,” Quirinale said.

Stallcop said that one of the issues he has with the meal plan contract is that he feels he cannot eat as healthy as he would like.

“I’m currently trying to eat better, and I feel the only way I see doing that is eating good, lean meats, good produce, things like that. They have places around here, like the co-op and supermarkets where you can obtain Stallcop said.

He continued, “Just [last] week, we had a day where they had chicken nuggets and fries for lunch, and fried nutrition factor when that is literally the food of the day

reprehensible.”

However, Quirinale said that students who believe that there aren’t enough healthy options might not have taken the time to really look around at the options.

Drake-Deese said “I would challenge students who make that claim, is it that or are they just eating the same thing all the time?”

Another issue that Stallcop said he had with the meal plan contract is that he feels the food quality is safety and cleanliness. better during parent’s weekends and special events, “If you don’t have a meal plan, then that kind of and is not as good during other times.

“To have food quality skyrocket and then completely Deese said. “[There are] sanitary conditions of the food plummet all the time is just not enjoyable,” Stallcop said. handling… you can get all kinds of food-borne illnesses Quirinale said that this is not true. even if you’re the cleanest person on Earth.”

General manager of the Dining Commons Josef special weeks. What we do is we ramp up how much Quirinale works for Sodexo, and said he is hired by we do, because we’re expecting more people, but it’s not the campus to manage food service and funds for meal plans.

Concerning the petition, Quirinale said “I think that “[Campus] is in the business of educating, not in the student’s have a right to question, but I would also like business of preparing food,” Quirinale said. “It’s our to feel that they have an open mind to listen to what responsibility to make sure that all the food that we the reasons are behind the mandatory meal plan. Most serve is safe, so we assume that responsibility. It’s rather schools do have it. It’s pretty standard procedure.” a major undertaking. They have enough to think about Similarly, Drake-Deese said “everybody gets tired with curriculum, courses, and facilities.” eating what they eat on a regular basis and they would An additional reason for the mandatory meal plans like a change from that… [that] doesn’t mean that there’s is the lack of full kitchens in the dorms that are not anything wrong with the Dining Commons.” apartments.

The petition currently has 116 signatures from stu“We do have kitchens that are purposefully used dents, which has a goal of one thousand. Anyone interfor community building, but they’re not set up to sustain consistent cooking for the number of people in the building who would be using it,” Quirinale said.

Devon can be contacted at Further, Quirinale said that the mandatory meal droberts@kscequinox.com plan contract ensures that students are actually eating.

“It’s a way to ensure that students have access to a

Drug addiction explored at showing of film

“The community in general has been really supportive of our cause. [Right now], we’re trying to raise money for the Syrian refuges, we really want to help the refugee crisis,” Tucker said.

Junior and group member Emma Cote said that the proceeds will go to the German Red Cross to help these refugees.

Cote said the group also is doing this “To get publicity out for the German minor, to show what the minor does for the school. Everyone’s money for it but at the same time we can come up with some of our own funds [and] we can do great things for the school.”

Tucker said in addition to this bake sale they have several other events planned for the future.

Tucker said of this current fundraiser it’s important to help out particularly around the holiday season. She said, “Keep the refugees in mind, especially this Christmas because they can do to help is really important.”

Sophomore Melissa Santay said that the bake sale was a peaceful way to demonstrate kindness toward the Syrian refugees. “I think we [should] just try to raise as much money as we can and do what’s best for what they need. I’m sure if the situation was reverse, we would want help,” Santay said.

Cote said that the response to their bake sale was very uplifting.

“Almost every person that’s come has given us extra donations; there are smiles on people’s faces. We’ve have a really warm reception and when we report that back to administration, hopefully they’ll see that…the German minor is a positive thing that they shouldn’t get rid of,” she said.

Adjunct English Professor George Russell said that the German language is a fundamental part of the Holocaust and Genocide studies program.

He said, “I feel it’s pretty important [for] Keene State College education [to have] the language available particularly since it does have [that] connection with the Holocaust Center.” him personally even though he teaches English as a second language. “The ESL classes are connected with the modern languages department,” he said.

Of the bake sale Russell said, “I don’t know how far it will go, it might come to some people’s attention but it might have been a good idea to have a petition along with the bake sale.”

However he did say he supports the idea of keeping the German minor available.

While that goal is on their mind, Wir Sind Keene State is also focused on international issues. In the three hours of their bake sale, they raised $125.10 to donate for Syrian refugees.

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CAMPUS SAFETY report log

Week of: Nov. 30 Monday, November 30 9:07 a.m. TDS: Theft from office 4:32 p.m. Bushnell Apartments: Student called in and stated that her smoke detector was going off and that there was no fire dispatch. Instructed student to open windows and dispatched an office. No smoke or fire. Detector was replaced by physical plant 6:01 p.m. Grafton Visitor Lot: Motor vehicle accident at the corner of Wymann and Main St. 11:47 p.m. Pondside 2: Student reported the alarm is going off Tuesday, December 1 12:47 p.m. Sidewalk: Female student came in to Campus Safety to report her bike stolen Wednesday, December 2 7:39 p.m. Elliot Hall: Reports of a possible stuck cat under child care development. The cat was able to free himself.

4:42 p.m. Carroll House: A van parked in-between the Carroll House and the historical society possibly blocking traffic. Van belongs to a person inside Carroll House. They are moving the van.

Friday, December 4 12:05 a.m. Randall Hall: Odor investigation Randall Hall was unfounded

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Members of MVP Cody Gauthier (left) and Cara Colloti (right) talking with students as representatives for the counseling center at the showing of the documentary “A Hungry Heart” which depicts the process of addicts coming clean.

“A Hungry Heart” gives students the chance to talk about alcohol and substance abuse MACKENZIE CLARKE

It focuses on alcohol and substance abuse seNior reporter which is a large problem for a lot of students on college campuses,” she said.

Students got to take a closer look at Colasacco also agreed that the movie was prevalent to college students. “It had December 1. Dr. Emek Ergun’s Feminist great resources that could help students Practices class held a campus-wide event out for their studies or personal issues that to inform students about the consequences they or someone they know might have.” of substance abuse and provide resources Representatives of KSC’s counselto those in need. ing center, MVCP Crisis and Prevention A group of approximately 40 students Center and KSC’s Diversity and Multicula documentary called “A Hungry Heart.” a healthy lifestyle and provide resources to those in need. “Some students don’t their processes of becoming clean. Accord- have anyone to talk to about these issues,” Cioppa said. She said it was important provides an intimate look at the often hidden world of prescription drug addic- ent during the event. “Representatives of tion through the world of Vermont Pediatrician Fred Holmes, who works with recovery and counseling for those who are patients struggling with this disease. In the documentary, Dr. Holmes prescribes she said. suboxone, a drug designed to treat opiate Michelle Morrow is the coordinator of addiction, to his patients wrestling the AOD Prevention, Treatment and Education addiction of prescription drugs. Through- services at the counseling center. Morrow said she was at the event to promote inforat real-life addicts and their journeys to mation regarding addiction, drug and becoming clean. alcohol abuse, and to make sure students Keene State College sophomore JP are aware of the services available at the Colasacco is a member of the Feminist counseling center. “I think events like Practices class and helped put on the event. this are incredibly important because it “The entire class had to work together raises awareness and hopefully increases to plan a campus-wide project that would discussion of the issue of addiction,” she said. Morrow said she was thrilled to be knowledge of alcoholism, substance abuse a part of the event and was glad the event and how it’s important to learn about the was created by KSC students. Dr. Emek steps for recovery,” Colasacco said.

Ergun teaches the Feminist Practices class that held the event and said she was very turn out because he thought a lot of stu- happy with the turnout at the event. “We dents enjoyed the movie. were competing with a few other events Sophomore Carli Cioppa was also that night, but I’m so proud of my class,” involved in the event. “We chose to show Ergun said.

“Our class is studying how to make it was prevalent towards a college campus.

social change,” she said. She said she is open to the idea of community members attending such events on campus. “This campus is a crucial part of our community and we want people of the community to see that [KSC] cares about them,” she said.

Ergun said she hopes the event creates discussion on campus. “If we don’t acknowledge that there is a [substance abuse] issue, we can’t do anything about it,” she said. She said she encourages students to reach out if they are struggling with substance abuse or alcoholism issues.

As for the result of the event, Colasacco said he was happy to pass on the knowledge he has obtained in class to fellow KSC students. “Getting the word out and teaching these harsh topics is important because it lets people know that it’s okay to talk about harder topics of this sort and that there are resources to help,” he said.

Morrow said she believes that the stigma around addiction can have a tremendous impact that may delay or prevent somebody from reaching out for help. “My biggest piece of advice for anyone who is struggling or questioning their use of substance abuse is to access support,” she said. reach out, but believes that is the only way to really make a change. may take some time, and while you are trying to help somebody else you want to make sure you are taking care of yourself as well,” Morrow said.

“We put this event on in hopes to help at least one person, so if they can help a friend from it then we achieved exactly what we wanted to,” Cioppa said.

1:31 a.m. Pondside 2: Complainant reports an intoxicated subject in the pond adjacent to Pondside 2. Subject came out of the pond prior to our arrival.

3:06 a.m. Randall Hall: Male student was assaulted at some point during the night.

Saturday, December 5 12:34 a.m. Carle Hall: Complainant reports an intoxicated female laying on bathroom floor and possibly in need of assistance. EMS and KPD notified. Subject was subsequently “signed over” to her roommate.

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

EDITORIAL

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Mandatory meal plan unfair to students Platinum meal plans cost $1,670 -KSC DINING SERVICES SODEXO WESBITE

Keene State College is known for its spacious and modern dining facility – The Zorn Dining Commons. The building is the only full service dining facility on campus, and operates Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The dining commons does a fairly good job providing options that students can pick from. Included is a full salad bar, a soup station, a sandwich/wrap area, a main meal option, a vegan section, pizza station, burgers and fries, pasta station, cereal, a yogurt bar and a dessert table, among many other things.

Despite the beautiful facility with a fair amount of options, some students have expressed concerns with the commitment to a meal plan. According to the Keene State College Dining Services website, “Plan reductions or cancellations are only allowed for students not living in traditional campus housing and must be done year students and sophomores) are expected to pay for and utilize a meal plan. The Equinox is not arguing that having a meal plan is a bad thing by any means.

We do however believe in allowing the students to make their own choices. We believe if a student feels they would rather go without a meal plan, they should be able to make that decision for themselves.

Whether the reason be that they have eating restrictions, aren’t should be allowed to have the option to choose for themselves.

We believe that college-aged students should be considered adults. Many of us work tirelessly to support ourselves and pay for our educations. With adult responsibilities should come adult freedoms.

The basic freedom of choice is something we believe is fundamentally important. Even when it comes to something as simple as deciding whether or not to have a meal plan.

Having a meal plan in college is not for everyone and we wish large sums of money to utilize the dining commons can be seen as unfair.

We do not believe that the dining commons is an unreasonable place to eat or anything of that nature, but we encourage the school to take another look at its policy and consider giving students a choice. they have the meal plan only because they are obligated to. By the plan at all.

This is a personal choice for those students. Some want to give themselves more experience in the kitchen, cooking their own meals. Other students have full meal plans for their senior year. are on campus all day and enjoy the easy access to the food right at their disposal.

Ultimately we believe it should be the choice of the individual.

Regardless of if a student is traditional or nontraditional, lives on shouldn’t be chained to a certain meal plan. We stand for freedom of choice.

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This student is chained to the Dining Commons unlimited meal plan through the on-campus housing contract.

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STAFF COMMENTARY

Maintaining sanity during finals week ARLINE VOTRUBA

Equinox Staff Finals always seem to sneak up on us like a bad joke. Course readings become projects or analytical papers and then before long the punch line: there is one week left of class.

Staring at the unyielding list of to-dos as a college undergrad is daunting. It is overwhelming to meet obvious why during the weeks leading up to it students are all buzzing around campus saying things like “I can’t wait for winter break” or “these last couple weeks are going to kill me.” this high-intensity time of year is just as much of a college lesson as any lecture or class.

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determining factor regarding your success in a class.

Learning to tackle this stressful time without completely losing your mind is a crucial part of the college experience.

There are a few particular practices that can help favorite basic rule to success in any facet of life is to take care of your body.

In high-pressure situations it is a common response and spend any extra time “just relaxing.” To see positive results regarding stress reduction it is necessary that students take care of themselves.

Drink enough water; many people are dehydrated and do not realize it. This can be the cause of physical discomforts like headaches and fatigue. Make healthy choices.

We all know that eating vegetables and fruits will a common response is to binge eat our favorite junk foods. ing our self-consciousness and adding to the stress. tive energy in a positive way that will in turn make you feel good.

Be sure to replace time spent binge watching Netflix and eating junk with healthy snacks and physicallyengaging alternatives.

Another way to help relieve stress and anxiety is coloring Many students have turned to therapy coloring books to help calm their nerves during a stressful time of year.

Focusing on coloring allows the mind to unwind and forget about the every day pressures. Using these

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coloring books helps bring a sense of mindfulness to every day activities and has aided individuals with

hours of work to just clear your mind. When you get obvious reasons. back to the project your thoughts will feel fresh and you Part of the challenge of college is learning to cope will be prepared to push your project further. with the multiple deadlines in a way that allows you to keep pressing on with your sanity. and projects that we forget to take time to breathe. I sug- do not have “me time” and avoid participating in fun Do not be afraid to take time for yourself during gest that in between long hours of studying and work- activities. ing you go on walks.

- only do so much.

A change of scene and fresh workspace can often ing in entertaining activities like on-campus events or provoke new insights. club activities is a perfect way to keep your mind active Staring at the same project for too long can be detArline Votruba can be contacted at what work is actually there. Be sure to pause in between avotruba@kscequinox.com

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Modern day addiction to distraction Stress from school is worth the struggle LEIGHA HALL

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to chemicals and machinery that Many college students don’t could potentially hurt them. really think far into the future. Why should they? Eight to ten years from also help your dreams come true. If now seems too far ahead to think you dream of owning your favor-

CLAIRE HICKEY

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tion creates something called a ‘compulsion loop.’ Like

to time as a means of avoiding doing something else. Today’s most popular interruption is the Internet. What makes this

It’s safe to say that society’s incessant need to surf the web has grown to the point of addiction. This notion

other distractions is that it has become an addition that cannot be stopped. It stands in the way of accomplishing the task at hand.

Society is drawn to the web as a way to procrastinate largely because it is so easily accessible especially to college students. Web-accessible devices like computers or tablets consistently surround students making it near impossible for them to avoid being distracted Even if

as they have grown up with the Internet.

have access to a smartphone. This literal at-hand accesdents to get work done in a reasonable amount of time. utes ago and since then have countlessly refreshed Buzzfeed articles.

Do any of these things help me with my have made the writing process much slower.

But even though I’m fully aware that doing I continue to do them anyway because checking these outlets has become an addiction. In an article for the New York

become more reliant on it for almost everything. With technology becoming more and more prevalent in cannot use the Internet. comes urges. Telling a student to complete the homework found online without logging onto any distracting sites would be like putting an alcoholic in a bar and telling him not to order a drink.

Society is quick to deny this addiction to the Internet because it is not often visibly harmful to users or those around them. It’s the norm – what we’re used to. But just because a thing is normal does not make it a non-problem. We must address the fact that our addiction to distractions and the Internet is real and then the addiction in ways that work for us. After have a problem.

Claire Hickey can be contacted at chickey@kscequinox.com

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an education can give us numerous opportunities not only for ourselves but also for our future children.

A person’s education can can happen. A person’s resources through their job such as income

working hard to increase your education can make this dream come true. The more education a person possesses the happier the person will be; education can make someone’s life stable and balanced. I believe education basically ensures a better future.

will your income. A person can development. Income plays a huge obtain a better paying job when they role for top day cares and schools have a higher education. The more for children. Most people think education will increase the likeli- dent you will feel in the end. Knowledge is power after all. An education staying in school helps more than can also increase physical and social salary. The more education a person development. Education will help has improves their health status and you to express your opinions and increases life span. This is because views much more easier. when a person increases their eduWhen a person is exposed to new material they are more likely such as a better health insurance to express their opinions and views for their family/self and a healthier socially. Skills are acquired through lifestyle. An education determines learning; it can shape a person into what kind of lifestyle you will have. who they are or who they want to be.

People with higher educations Maturity is also increased the tend to have healthier eating habits more someone is exposed to eduand tend to have the resources to cation. Each year I was exposed to keep a healthy body such by work- new material I found myself becoming out. The kind of job you will pos- ing more mature. My vocabulary and interest for things has been make your lifestyle better for your- drastically expanded through my self as well as your children’s life. education here at Keene State Colties as well as your children’s. It can stay in school to better their lives also increase the lifespan of your and dreams. It is a long journey children. The higher education a that many who wish to pursue who person has the better their working conditions will be. A person of this education opportunity and with little education may work in stay in school! more hazardous working condiLeigha Hall can be contacted at People with more education tend to lhall@kscequinox.com

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Paleo: the caveman diet JILL GIAMBRUNO

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To the people who look at Reif and say he doesn’t

With cold weather just around the corner, Keene State College students and squirrels alike are stocking up on food and preparing to hunker down for the long, harsh winter ahead.

In order to avoid packing on weight, some KSC students are changing their eating habits before the Thanksgiving Day feast rolls around, one such regime being the paleo diet.

Lisa Prospert, KSC Program Director for the Health Science Nutrition Option, explained the diet as “an eating philosophy that is based on removing foods that would not be typically found in the diets of a hunter/ gatherer.”

Prospert, who is also a registered dietician, went on

it does your outsides.”

Julia Stone, a KSC sophomore, is just a few weeks into the paleo diet.

She said that she chose the paleo diet over other diets because it would give her the opportunity to develop healthier eating habits.

After Thanksgiving, Stone said that she has been introducing grains and starches back into her diet – in moderation, of course.

Though Stone said that the hardest part is not being able to have toast in the morning or a sandwich for lunch, it’s a relatively easy diet to try while away at school.

“Everything in the [Dining Commons] is already is now, as opposed to how it used to be. made, so I don’t have to go through the trouble of cook“Primarily those eating a paleo diet – based on the ing for myself. I mostly stick to the vegan options and philosophy–are eating lots of vegetables, animal pro- the stir-fry bar,” Stone said. teins, healthy fats, nuts and seeds and whole fruit. They Stone said that she chose the diet because of how are not eating any grains, legumes, processed foods, dairy and sugars,” Prospert said.

“There’s no pasta allowed, so initially I thought I Prospert continued, “Many people think that they wouldn’t be as full,” Stone said, “But there’s a lot of proare on a paleo diet when they are eating a lot of animal products and eliminating grains and starches, but if the time.” your plate isn’t predominantly vegetables, that’s not the healthy version of this diet.”

Prospert stressed that the danger with any diet has be healthy and that no one diet is right for everyone. If as much to do with what is not eaten as it does to do someone is interested in trying the paleo diet I would with what is actually eaten. encourage them to explore what it will take to do adopt “If the diet is eaten as intended it is predominantly this eating style without eating any processed foods. vegetable based with a moderate protein intake, high Remember that if you are going to do this right you’re in healthy fats and lower carbohydrates which is inher- going to be eating a lot of vegetables.” ently healthy,” Prospert said, “But if you are going to Jill Giambruno can be contacted at substitute real brownies for ‘paleo’ brownies then this jgiambruno@ isn’t the paleo diet. The minute someone substitutes a kscequinox.com processed regular food with a process paleo food then the nutrition is not there.”

Bentley Reif, a KSC senior, said he started doing the paleo diet around four and a half years ago when he was graduating high school.

“I started lifting weights, training more and getting in shape for college soccer,” Reif explained.

Reif, who was recruited by the coaches at KSC to play soccer, said he wanted to get in shape before he started college. “I got hooked on the paleo diet. I eat years,” Reif said.

“It’s kind of hard to go home for Thanksgiving break or Christmas break when your parents are baking,” Reif explained. “Obviously, you cheat a bit.

It’s good to change it up, but I always go back to paleo as my basis diet.” Reif explained that he doesn’t get as hungry when he’s eating paleo, it’s as though his body just knows when he needs to eat.

Healthy fats are a good thing to focus on, Reif said of with stigma, Reif has learned.

“I always get teased about being on a diet. People assume that because I look healthy, I must be in shape.

But it’s beyond being just a diet,” Reif said, “It sounds

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ering me. often as my body allows to improve my ability to carry

Anna Glasman is a senior at KSC majoring in journalism, Spanish and Holocaust and genocide studies. She is from East Granby, Connecticut and has a passion for travel, yoga and Christianity

joints. really rest whatever body part is hurt because nearly everything I do requires the use of my entire body. In

If you look at someone with a diagnosis such as

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The progression of the disease can slowly take away JACOB BARRETT

Equinox Staff Do you even lift?

I do. All day everyday. So does anyone else with a physical disability.

Everything I do is a workout. Getting around campus is like one big tricep dip. Every time I fall I have to do a push-up and a squat. Walking half a mile is like

stripping them of the independence they once had. there is no cure.

There are many more conditions that cause similar

motivation and self-worth.

The mental toll that being disabled takes on a per-

my walker through rough terrain.

Paralyzed people get their lift in picking their legs a your mental state.

Everything is hard. up and dragging themselves in and out of their wheelchair.

Every day is shoulder day when a person is pushing a process to doing anything that could be made much dead weight around all day. harder on the body.

Aside from the toll that any disability puts on the

The truth though is that they do.

every day to allow the person to live their life to the best know I do. of their ability.

The cost of living as functionally as possible is usulittle humiliation mixed in.

that most if not all of them will say that dealing with the pain and frustration is worth enjoying life the best

to. Just because we want the world to slow down for a

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potential reward may have proved French as soon as I reached my Voy a España en la primavera adequate to motivate another stu- three-year graduation requirement para enseñar la idioma y aprender and without anticipating studysobre la cultura allá. Estoy muy emocionada por la experiencia y those were not the goals laid out by my advisor. española en el otoño.

She informed me that I limited Do you know what that senmy options of colleges if I did not tence says? Or perhaps what lanpursue language for the remainder guage it is in?

Unless you study Spanish or senior years. have grown up speaking it in your On her prompting I decided to household the words above may sign up for Spanish. I expected to have no meaning to you. struggle in the class as my conRelationships are made through language. We communicate our thing happened that I had not through the use of words. expected.

Barriers are erected when handicapping our ability to understand people of other cultures.

In order to grow our underit is important to learn the medium that literally gives us a voice to share with others.

I have been studying Spanish ing abroad in the upcoming spring

world on your shoulders the best way you know how to. man. row.

I already have the walker and the arthritis. So in a Jacob Barrett can be reached at jbarrett@kscequinox.com

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eign language. I started in seventh grade studying French in seventh grade with the promise from my mother that if I reached French four we would take a trip to France together after my graduation. The

“In order to grow our understanding toward different cultures it is important to learn the medium that literally gives us a voice to share with others”

women many students held an match on my previously hidden desire to be bilingual.

expecting our best work while imparting passionate stories about Spanish as a language and Spanish as a culture.

French the initial excitement faded.

Suddenly I found myself dediI reached high school and found cating extra time to memorizing my desire to learn the language vocabulary and verb conjugations was absent. looking to live up to her expectations. seemed useless because as I thought Slowly I learned and slowly I became enthralled with the idea of I ever going to use French in Amer- speaking another language. ica?”

Anna Glasman can be contacted at study habits began to sink and I Aglassman@kscequinox.com found I was lost in class. I dropped ANNA GLASMAN KSC SENIOR

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Black Friday Frenzy JILL GIAMBRUNO

Equinox Staff Thanksgiving has come and gone, and the holiday season is fast approaching.

Black Friday is still a hot topic, as the stores opened and sales started earlier this year than ever. Keene State College students spoke out on the precursor to the holidays.

Jenna Barton, KSC sophomore and self-proclaimed sale-enthusiast, said that she ventures out on Black Friday for the thrill of shopping at such an irregular time.

“There are some pretty awesome deals, but I’ve noticed that the deals are the same, if not better, a couple days before Christmas,” Barton said.

For Barton, going out on Black Friday is exciting, nonetheless.

“This year my mom and I started shopping at 6 a.m.,” Barton said, “We went to

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the Westfarms Mall in Connecticut, and shopped for dreds of dollars and be able to give gifts to my loved ones.”

KSC sophomore Katie Van Veen got to experience both shopping and working in retail on Black Friday.

Van Veen, who works at Famous Footwear in the Merrimack Outlets, said she worked from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Black Friday, and promptly began shopping after work.

“After Thanksgiving dinner, I just didn’t go to sleep,” Van Veen explained, “It was good because they supWorking such an unusual shift in retail was interesting, Van Veen said.

She added, “I don’t think it was too busy. It felt like a normal Saturday crowd, just at dawn on Friday. I got to see a lot of weird people. At around 3 a.m., a whole bunch of drunk people started stumbling in.” since I was already at the mall, I might as well [shop]. It wasn’t that crazy. The deals weren’t that great, either,” Van Veen explained.

A “guilty pleasure” is how KSC sophomore Amy Buonpane chose to describe the shopping holiday.

Buonpane said, “I don’t like that it has been starting earlier and earlier because I don’t think anyone should have to work on Thanksgiving, but I do really enjoy the hype of it. Who doesn’t love super inexpensive shopping?”

Buonpane said that she believes that Black Friday shopping isn’t for everyone, but people who enjoy it should be able to participate – as long as things don’t get too out of hand.

She added, “I like to go out later in the day with my mom, usually after dinner. People aren’t usually out at that time but there are still great deals.”

KSC senior Lukas Irizarry described the idea of beginning Christmas shopping the day after Thanksgiving as “charming.”

Irizarry said, “Thanksgiving and Christmas go

hand-in-hand with the virtues of thankfulness, gratitude and charity. It’s natural to want to give back to your loved ones after meditating on your gratitude for them and with them for a whole day.”

Of turning Black Friday into a sale-ridden holiday, Irizarry added, “The notion, however, has been sullied in recent years.”

Irizarry said he believes that “materialism has a hold

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Black Friday is a time when manners can go out the window, and people can think only about all the presents they can buy. On the other hand, it’s a great opportunity to get in on some good sales.

on the holidays,” and it is that reason that he doesn’t typically shop on Black Friday anymore.

That being said, Irizarry has mostly pleasant memories of Black Friday shopping as a child, but it wasn’t the materialism that he remembers fondly.

“The best part about Black Friday shopping was never the shopping,” Irizarry explained, “It was the -

completely exhausting and frustrating. But it created an excellent memory that will be with me until I die.”

As for the holiday season, Irizarry said he is excited.

“Shopping for and with loved ones can be an endearing way to express gratitude and love. In the end, the holiback some of that which we have been given,” he said.

Jill Giambruno can be contacted at Jgiambruno@kscequinox.com

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‘Tis the season For holiday traditions ALEXANDRA ENAYAT

me and my brother would throw oats out of our window for the reindeer to eat,” Parilla said.

Notice how Christmas music is on the radio?

Hailey Carlson said she celebrates the Or maybe how downtown Keene is covered holidays the same way every year. Carlson in wreaths and lights? It is arguably the most explained, “Every Christmas the same family wonderful time of the year! The time people members either go to my house or we’ll go to all over the world celebrate holidays such as Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Hanukkah, and go on nature walks. Christmas morning Kwanzaa and more. we have Swedish pancakes with lingonberries There are several popular holiday traditions for breakfast and watch Hallmark movies. I that people in America practice every year. also usually go to a Christmas show in Boston These include Black Friday shopping, send- like the Nutcracker.” ing personalized cards to loved ones, driving Zoe Sinay said ever since sixth grade her through town to see lights and decorations on whole family goes on a skiing trip during the people’s houses and baking holiday treats like holidays. gingerbread men and fruit cake.

As an Italian tradition, Cecily Macari and There are also many customs countries around the world observe.

Several Jewish people celebrate the Jewish Macari said. holiday Hanukkah, eat Chinese on Christmas Don’t have special holiday traditions of or go to the movies. your own?

African Americans celebrate the seven-day Try starting a Yankee swap with your holiday Kwanzaa often exchange gifts that are family or friends. Secretsanta.com describes homemade rather than purchased. the game with these instructions. Have each of On Christmas Eve in Germany individuals your guests bring a wrapped, unmarked gift.

Randomly distribute numbers to them so that they can select and unwrap gifts from the pile receives a gift. Also in Germany, on Decem- in that order. The person who gets the number ber 4, children leave a shoe outside their house one picks a gift (besides his or her own) and overnight. The next morning their shoe is opens it for all to see. Next, the person who - receives the number two chooses a gift and opens it, again for all to see. This person must In Italy, children receive gifts from Befana then decide whether to keep the gift or swap it instead of Santa Claus, a friendly witch who Each person goes in the order of the number In Japan, many families eat KFC on Christ- he/she received, selecting a present and decidmas Eve. ing to keep it or swap it with a gift someone Also, in Canada during the Christmas has already opened. After all the presents have season any mail sent to the address, “Santa Claus, North Pole, Canada, HO HO HO,” is to choose from all the opened gifts or keep the opened and replied to. gift he/she already has. In the end, the gift you The holidays are also a time to give back are holding is the gift you take home. and help others. Hundred Nights in Keene Or, try creating your own New Year’s prehas an annual silent auction that takes place diction jar. Jessica Grover of “allwomenstalk” mid-December to help raise money for the cold describes this tradition as a fun way to see weather shelter. where you’ve been as a family throughout Some students here at Keene State College the year and how things have changed. “On spend their Christmas holidays in unique ways. Christmas, have all of your family members Jessica Cantone said every Thanksgiving write down what they think will happen either she has breakfast with her father and he cooks in their own lives or someone else’s within the chicken cutlets. Cantone added, “My grand- family and then place them in the jar. Then mother buys all of the girls in the family match- during next year’s festivities, open the jar and ing pajamas that we all wear on Christmas.” delegate someone to read them aloud!”

Every Christmas Gabby Parilla’s mother Alexandra Enayat can be contacted at instead of ornaments. “When I was younger Aenayat@kscequinox.com

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& for ugly sweaters JILL GIAMBRUNO

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Thanksgiving has come and gone and fashion trends are changing with the temperatures outside – gone are the days of plaid button-ups and fall colored cardigans. It’s time to break out the ugly Christmas sweaters.

Keene State College students are getare speaking up on their favorite parts about ugly sweaters and about the upcoming holiday season.

KSC senior, Shawn Murray said that his favorite part of the holidays is being able to go home to Nashua, New Hampshire to spend time with his family.

Murray said that while he doesn’t own

many ugly Christmas sweaters of his own, his mother has quite the collection. “Usually if I’m in the mood to wear [an ugly Christmas sweater], I just steal them from my mom. She has a whole bunch,” Murray said.

KSC sophomore Richard Sousa said that he’s slowly but surely adding ugly Christmas sweaters to his wardrobe. “At the moment I only own two, but I will be getting a third one soon. I think this could turn into a yearly tradition,” Sousa said.

Sousa, who said he’s a fan of the Adult Swim cartoon “Rick and Morty,” will be getting a new sweater soon featuring a character from the show.

KSC junior Devin Gilson is the proud owner of just one Christmas sweater. “My favorite part is getting to see everyone

happy and in a festive mood,” Gilson said of the holiday season.

KSC sophomore Suzanne Hassanein, said that she’s also looking forward to spending time with friends from home.

“I really can’t wait to decorate everything with loads of Christmas lights,” Hassanein said.

While Hassanein doesn’t own any ugly Christmas sweaters of her own, she said that she is still a huge fan of the trend.

“When December rolls around, I usually stop by my grandma’s house to prepare for the season,” Hassanein said. Hassanein continued, “I obviously love the sweaters that light up, but I don’t like the sweaters that are too busy.”

In contrast to Hassanein’s opinion, Gilson said that his favorite sweaters are

the ones that have a lot going on.

“I really like Christmas sweaters with the brightest colors,” Gilson said, “and I think everyone should certainly own at least one holiday sweater.”

When it comes to the holiday season, Hassanien said that she’s looking forward to the themed parties that are sure to happen.

“Ugly Christmas sweater parties are the best,” Hassanein said, “There is no need to will work. All you need are some black leggings and your favorite holiday sweater.”

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“This type of smaller choir and intense experience as a college student will be the best choir they ever sing with.”

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TUBA Christmas

tone horn, among other low brass instruments. Players of these instruments come from all walks of Keene State College students life – young adults at KSC to proand renowned tuba players alike fessionals from across the country.

Audience members told Chesecame together to play Christmas music in the Mable Brown Room brough, “It just wouldn’t feel like the holidays without Tuba Christmas.� this past Sunday, December 6.

Chesebrough said, “There’s Associate professor in the KSC music department James Chese- over 250 Tuba Christmases around brough, who has been conducting Tuba Christmas on campus for the in New Hampshire. I believe that past ten years, took over for Doug [ N e l s o n ] Nelson, a highly esteemed KSC started the music director, who began the train northdition in Keene 25 years ago.

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New England when he brought it to Keene.�

Tuba Christmas is an international project, originating in New York City by famous tuba player Harvey Phillips, that has been going on for the last 42 years. “Tubas typically sit in the back and don’t often get recognized,�

Chesebrough said, “It’s nice that Christmas music was arranged for them, and gave tuba players the

opportunity to get together and be the stars of the concert.�

One star at the Tuba Christmas concert was Derrick Hegeman, a KSC sophomore who has been playing the euphonium for seven years.

Hegeman, a music and low brass double major, said that this was his third Tuba Christmas and second at KSC. “I think I would have gone even if I wasn’t required to for class,� Hegeman joked. “I think even after I graduate, I’ll be looking for Tuba Christmases, if not

in Keene then wherever I end up.�

According to Chesebrough, the KSC music department puts on over 80 performances a year, but Tuba Christmas tends to get the most publicity.

Chesebrough said, “The crowds are amazing and this year’s was one of the largest I remember seeing.�

Two such audience members, Edward and Barbara Cartier, sat in the back of the packed Mable Brown Room and said that they thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Edward said, “I played contrabass in the sixties, so I recognize the instrument.

[Tubas and contrabasses] a r e keyed d i f f e rently, but I

wanted to see and compare the difference. It was very nice. The tone was really great. It wasn’t too loud and it was just a very nice sound.�

Barbara added, “I loved it. I loved the mellow sound of that kind of instrument. I’m not very musical, so to me the sound is just nice. I don’t know too much about it, but I know I like it.�

The couple, residents of West Swanzey, said that they saw Tuba Christmas advertised in the paper. “We moved up here in July to be close to our daughter and son-inlaw. They both went to school at Keene State,� Barbara explained, “We’re happy to be near Keene State because there are always these really fun programs going on.�

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on a real stage.

When asked if he would be with for SAC have all done well. open to bringing a stand-up The life of a college student at Keene State College can certainly be a stressful one. With students

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have an outlet for One of those talented people McCann who has been doing

prepare for the holidays and work is to take a deep breath and laugh.

twitter.

were over capacity.

“I’ve always loved comedy.

I grew up with it watching stand-up, SNL and different things like that.

Any kind of comedy was really big in my life.”

desire a place where they can go to put those talents on display for an audience to enjoy. One of the incorporate into our lives espeone involved can use to escape the their talents and I think if you can stresses of their daily lives and are just going to gravitate toward - Keene State College being a pre-

McCann said. “I grew up with it ferent things like that. Any kind of McCann said her favorite part she can get on stage and share the voice be heard.

When asked about the lack of a

Main Street brings in a large crowd

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at the local bar Cobblestone related to the cause to bring stand-up in a band and wishes live

genres to work on their craft and “It would be great to see a

would also like to bring an the area. That should be cause to

Nick Tocco can be contacted at ntocco@kscequinox.com

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Killer cast keeps ‘Krampus’ creepy MATT BILODEAU

That love carries over to “Krampus” where you have a relatively funny cast placed in a treacherous situation that the audience can have fun with, not knowing Every child around the world aspires to be good all what’s going to pop out next. We all know those relayear long due to one man’s act of goodwill and bribery. tives we only see at Christmas because they’re family That’s right, the fat man himself, Santa Claus, is the and we have to put up with them, despite the annoycatalyst for most children’s good behavior in hopes that ances they bring along. he’ll come down their chimney with a sack full of goodies and leave presents under the tree. these people are and who they can be.

However, for the bad children, getting a lump of Once Krampus himself is introduced, the fun really coal in your stocking won’t be much of a problem. Oh begins as every Christmas item you see in a local no, expect “Krampus,” the demon of Christmas, to col- Walmart is alive and out to eradicate this entire family lect your soul before you can even get downstairs! for not believing enough.

As Christmas Eve approaches, young Max [Emjay Anthony] seems less and less attached to his family. His unpredictable wrath of wicked gingerbread men, an mother Sarah [Toni Collette] and father Tom [Adam oversized jack-in-the-box and a teddy bear with razor Scott] are too busy worrying about what to do once the sharp teeth. They remain terrifying as well as funny rest of the extended family arrives. because of the practicality behind them.

Once Sarah’s sister Linda [Allison Tolman] and her When Krampus is onscreen, his weight and preshusband Howard [David Koechner] arrive with their ence is felt because he’s actually there. disapproving Aunt Dorothy [Conchata Ferrell] and a This isn’t an insult to CGI but rather what could be slew of bratty children, everything reaches the boiling point. validate the intimidation factor of your monster.

While the creatures are worth the wait, it takes a while to get to the fun. to Santa. Instantaneously, a freak snowstorm immediately blankets the neighborhood, covering the roads in an abyss of snow. when a big belly laugh was imminent.

Soon enough, they realize that a demonic monstrosity known as Krampus is dead set on taking this family making you want to see Krampus even more. back with him to hell through any means necessary.

With the help of his Christmas themed minions, humor throughout that add a dark sense of levity to the Krampus pulls the family apart one by one as they try to survive the night. So hang your stockings and Walking in a winter wonderland this is not, as the say your prayers cause Santa Claus will not be coming frigid environment alone creates a sense of dreaded tonight! atmosphere.

It was about a year and a half ago that I had learned Whenever they venture out into the snow-ridden the legend of Krampus, Santa’s shadow that comes streets, you feel that gust of winter wind blowing right down the chimney to collect the bad children and drag in your face. them to hell.

Now that his name is exponentially growing within isn’t the strongest of the bunch. the pop culture, it was only a matter of time until he atmosphere and exceptional cast, “Krampus” deserves Who better to bring this ancient legend to the big to be recognized among the rest. screen than Michael Dougherty, director of the criminally underrated “Trick r Treat.”

Rating: B It was with the debut of this Halloween anthology where we saw his true love for the horror genre pour Matt Bilodeau can be contacted at out onto the screen. mbilodeau@kscequinox.com

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CLERY report cuts both way on campus safety

Keene State College keeps emergency response plans classified ALEXANDRA ENAYAT

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KSC community says Campus safety is a positive influence

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From the field to the ice: Anna O’Brien JACOB BARRETT

instruments as well, such as the piano, trumpet, bass

Equinox Staff Good vibes bring good results.

At least that’s the hope

CRAE MESSER

SportS Editor

Junior and rugby team mate Lauren Futtner said that even while injured and shar ing her commitment to rugby

athlete resume.

showed her support for her rugby squad from the side lines.

“She was just as much a part of the team,” Futtner said.

hockey persona,” Arsenault said. intense and focused while competing, but has learned to do her best at keeping her cool.

“You always turn bad vibes into good vibes and try to turn anger into something

their season this past weekend at Smith College. The college was host to the

of being a part of a sports team.

“I think the team environ ment is so awesome and the teams here are so incredible,“

backup goalie for her school’s lacrosse team and a captain on her hockey team. After

self as easygoing and “the jokester.”

However, when she is competing, women’s hockey coach Drew Arsenault said that her attitude changes and she becomes more aggressive when the game starts.

“When she gets on the ice

Track and field open season

has been working on projects for her classes and drawing (badly, she claims) to relieve stress.

College to play lacrosse for

year student also plays for the women’s hockey and women’s rugby club teams.

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out successful. Most notably was Amy Smith in the long jump. Pereira jumped 5.06 meters, qualifying her for the New England Division III Championships.

successful at Smith included Alyssa Lombardi, who was fourth in the 800 meters, Devin Sanford, who placed fourth in the 400 meter dash, Quentin Bazarnacki, who was fourth in the pole sixth in the long jump. Hannon jumped 6.16 meters.

tude towards her life and the

Roxbury, Massachusetts for the Jay Carisella Invitational on December 12.

has made a reputation for her self as being an aggressive competitor when she laces up her skates or cleats.

No matter the mindset,

Crae can be contacted at cmesser@kscequinox.com

mentality on life and sports is contagious to those she inter acts with.

“Just her bubbly personal ity and positive attitude, it just

BRIEF

Swim and dive break records at MIT

said.

“You have to take your pissed learning a lot and enjoying thing good for the team.”

If she gets a little too to herself during the game to calm down.

CRAE MESSER

SportS Editor

lege, trying to spread positiv ity as much as she can.

“What I lack in skill I try to make up for in good vibes,”

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving traveled to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology this past week end, which a couple of swimmers came away from with new records.

Cole Hogg started the weekend by

have that drive and you have only stage, though. The Mas that belief in yourself and sachusetts native said she your team, you can go places.” is very low key, and spends much of her free time with Jacob can be contacted at friends playing guitar, which jbarrett@kscequinox.com she mostly learned to play on her own. She plays other

as well as anchoring the 800 freestyle.

Swimmers Ali Bartlett and Greg Youngstrom each broke school records.

Bartlett set a new school record in the 800 free relay with a time of 1:53.11.

Youngstrom broke his own record in the 50 free, swimming a time of 23.11. More information can be found on Bartlett and Youngstrom’s success ful weekend in the next edition of The Equinox.

“What I lack in skill, I try to make up for in good vibes. If you have that drive and you have that belief in yourself and your team, you can go places.”

ANNA O’BRIEN FIRST-YEAR ATHLETE AT KSC

PHOTO EDITOR / TIM SMITH

ming and diving teams do not have another competition until January 16, when they host Bentley.

Anna O’Brien, a first-year student at Keene State College from Winchester, Mass., poses for a photo with her hockey stick, lacrosse stick and rugby ball. O’Brien is a member of all three of these athletic groups.

Crae can be contacted at cmesser@kscequinox.com

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KEENE STATE COLLEGE ATHLETIC TEAM RECORDS Men’s Swim and Dive Overall Home

2-0

Men’s and Women’s Track and Field

1-0

Away

1-0 Won 2

vs. Roger Williams Team Points Keene State 175 Roger Williams 115 Women’s Basketball Overall Home

7-0

4-0

vs. Rensselear

Team Keene State Rensselear

Points 73 88

Streak

@ Wheaton College Team Keene State Wheaton

Away

2-0

Points 190 108

Streak

Won 6

vs. UMass Dartmouth

Team Keene State UMass Dartmouth

Points 86

Women’s Swim and Dive Overall Home

Smith Invitational

Men’s

2-0

Women’s

1-0

Away

1-0

vs. Roger Williams

Streak

Won 2

@ Wheaton College

Name/Event/Result Devin Sanford 400 meter dash 3rd: 52.09

Name/Event/Result Amy Pereira Long Jump 6th: 5.06 meters

Team Points Keene State 163 Roger Williams 128

Team Keene State Wheaton

Points 184.50 108.50

Quentin Bazarnicki Pole Vault 4th: 3.79 meters

Lauren Markoe 800 meters 1st: 2:27.84

Men’s Basketball Overall Home

Away

Streak

Jared Hannon Long Jump 6th: 6.16 meters

Brittany Gavallese 600 meters 7th: 1:45.74

71

6-0

4-0

Team Keene State

Points 87

Team Keene State

Points 103

Springfield

78

UMass Dartmouth

84

@ Springfield College

2-0

Won 6

vs. UMass Dartmouth

Upcoming Games Swim and Dive Saturday, January 16 vs. Bentley

1:00 p.m.

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Men’s Basketball Saturday, December 12 @ UMass Boston 3:00 p.m.

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KSC basketball staying hot down the stretch BRIAN CLEMMENSON

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Equinox Staff The defending Little East Conference Tournament another win to open up LEC play on December 5.

The Keene State College men’s basketball team defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 103-84 at Spaulding Gym. The Owls once again used a balanced scoring attack to come away with the ures.

The Owls scoring charge was led by sopho-

Keene State will be back in action one last time in New England before they embark on their long road trip after Christmas to Arizona. The Owls travel to the University of Massachusetts Boston to take on the Beafor 3 p.m.

Brian can be contacted at bclemmenson@kscequinox.com

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there for my team,” Purcell said. ures were junior forward Amanda Petrow and junior

The Keene State College women’s basketball team victory to open up Little East Conference play this past Saturday, December 5.

D’Annolfo contributed all over the court with 16 points,

Purcell said the balanced scoring makes the team - harder to stop. “They [the opponents] are not going to setts Dartmouth at the Spaulding Gymnasium. Senior know who to guard,” Purcell said. guard Kelsey Cognetta and sophomore guard Sandi Owls Head Coach Keith Boucher said his team is more concerned about being successful rather than last three games, their personal numbers. “I think we realized that has scored over everyone wants the same thing. It’s not about who gets the points, we spread it out pretty well,” Boucher said.

“It’s good to have

Lunn each had 14 points in the victory.

Junior forward Matt Ozzella had an outstanding game setting a new career high in

my shot and be

the Owls were able to pull away, especially

steals.

Ozzella said he had to be aggressive in the victory. “We all knew that we had to crash the boards pretty hard tonight,” Ozzella said.

Owls Interim Head Coach Ryan

18 points.

Petrow and junior Sarah Kober both got into foul trouble and Boucher turned minutes of play, Amerson had three points as a result of a three-point play and grabbed three rebounds.

Boucher said, “I saw a freshman that wasn’t size enough the valuable minutes she gave us.”

Junior forward for UMass Dartmouth Megan

“He does so many good things I really expect him to have a phenomenal year,” Cain said.

The Owls were able to take a 49-41 lead at halftime and were able to contain last season’s LEC Player of the Year Jordan Rezendes. in the contest, which is right around his average coming into the game of 30.9 points per game.

“The game plan was Rezendes was going to get his shots up and score a little bit. We have to stop everyone else and not let them get to their average [point total],” Ozzella said.

Keene State was able to pull away for the victory in the second half using an 11-0 run coming out of the locker room. The Owls had their largest lead of the game in the second half when they led by Keene State excelled shooting the ball in the vic-

afternoon, led the Corsairs in scoring.

overall and 1-1 in the LEC. The Owls will be back in action on Saturday, December 13, at 1 p.m. on the road at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

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Lucas Hammel drives to the hoop in the Owls’ most recent matchup against UMass Dartmouth at Spaulding Gymnasium. The Owls came out victorious by a score of 103-84.

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Sandi Purcell dribbles the ball in KSC’s game against UMass Dartmouth on Saturday, Dec. 5.

The Owls came out on top with a score of 86-71.

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Finally.

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A group of Keene State College club hockey players celebrate after scoring their lone goal of the game on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Keene Ice Aren against New York University. The game was the first ever for Keene State at the brand new arena.

After years of waiting, KSC hockey breaks in local arena NICK TOCCO

Equinox Staff

puck was kicked in by one of the NYU players. The Bobcats would Finally, the moment that Keene then make up for the ruling in the State College’s men’s club hockey second period with a goal at the 9:55 program has been waiting for came mark. last Saturday with the debut of the highly anticipated Keene Ice Arena. the Owls’ competitive energy, as game in the new building against to-end. The Owls would respond defending conference champion almost immediately, as junior forNew York University Bobcats.

It was utter pandemonium as the ever goal at Keene Ice just 31 secpuck dropped in front of an arena onds later.

In the third period, NYU would KSC hockey fans. extend their lead and seal the victory with the only goal of the third goal of the contest with 8:09 on the period with 13:22 left in the game.

The Owls struggled with turnovers have what they believed was their and odd man rush situations, and second goal with 39 seconds on the will look to rectify those issues moving forward.

“This means absolutely everything to the program moving forward. It means better recruits coming in, better camaraderie on campus. It puts the hockey team on the map.”

ANDREW PIERCE KEENE STATE CLUB HOCKEY TEAM CAPTAIN

Rodrigue said, “Now that the guys have tasted this [the loss] they’re not going to like this taste.

So I think this week we’ll work a lot harder in practice and we’re going to try to be ready for Friday night.”

This Friday, December 11, the Owls look to redeem themselves

Ice against Montclair State.

Aside from the result of the game, which the Owls lost by a score of the feeling among the team was excitegame in the new rink.

“It’s certainly a huge

step,”

Rodrigue said, “It makes me think of a lot of the work that a lot of players in the past have put in to get the program to this point. We’re certainly happy to be here.”

The pleasant feelings toward the new rink remained the same for the players as well, as senior Sam MacNicoll and captain Andrew Pierce the new rink was a historic step for the entire Keene State hockey program.

After the game, Pierce said, “To be out there was surreal, because for the past three years we’ve been playing at the Cheshire Fairgrounds.

To have an experience like this, it’s unbelievable.”

When asked about how it felt to actually play on the long-awaited rink, MacNicoll said, “It felt great.

It was good knowing we had a lot of support behind us and a lot of people came to the game.”

Macnicol also said the game was a big step for the program and creates the possibility of the team becoming a NCAA varsity program.

Going into the game, Pierce and his teammates had a positive attihome crowd.

When asked about the future impact of the new arena, Pierce said, “This means absolutely everything to the program moving forward. It means better recruits coming in, better camaraderie on campus. It puts the hockey team on the map.”

Nick can be contacted at ntocco@kscequinox.com

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