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College reacts to campus closing times for holidays JACOB KNEHR

they have full access to a kitchen in their living space and their housing contract grants them this ability.

Students in Pondside 2 and Bushnell are responsible

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As Keene State College closed for Thanksgiving tion] successful.” break, some students say that the campus closing times are inconvenient. her until one of my parents could come get me.”

KSC Residence Halls closed from Wednesday, halls close at these times.

November 26, at noon to Sunday November 29 at noon. KSC campus have never inconvenienced them personSome students say that these times are usually a hassle for them regarding transportation.

KSC sophomore Kali Santino said, the apartments, such as Pondside 2 and Bushnell, are

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Activism at Keene State highlights significant issues

Students are getting more involved with issues that they care about and are advocating for changes they wish to see DEVON ROBERTS

News editor Protests, rallies and events of similar accord have been taking place on campuses throughout the United States, and Keene State College is no exception. projects that have allowed them to advocate for changes they want to see in the world.

Environmental studies professor Fred Taylor is teaching a class this semester called “Environmen-

tal Advocacy and Ethics,” and said that the student response has been great.

“Students are the adults of the future,” Taylor said.

“They’re the ones that are creating the world that we’re going to be living our way into. It’s in their interest to have it work because that’s their future.”

Taylor said the students in his class are working closely with activists in the area to raise awareness about environmental issues.

According to Taylor, the largest group is working with the Pisgah Defenders to raise awareness regarding

commercial logging in Pisgah State Park.

Further, students were recently involved with the - nationwide Million Student March to protest student - debt. sentation to Taylor’s class, and said that it sparked an These projects are just some that illustrate what students interested in some students. are doing to become involved as activists in the Keene State “Understanding the power of student activism can community.

Devon can be contacted at droberts@kscequinox.com Additionally, students involved in the Keene Cannabis Coalition are advocating for the legalization of marijuana.

Pisgah Defenders aim to cut down on commercial logging

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Students in the Keene Cannabis Coalition with alumnus and activist James Carroll, who recently spoke at KSC. DEVON ROBERTS / NEWS EDITOR

Laura Powell of Pisgah Defenders shows students in professor Fred Taylor’s Environment Advocacy class where commercial logging is being done in Pisgah State Park.

According to pisgahdefenders. org, 64 percent of Pisgah State Park currently allows for commercial logging.

Pisgah Defenders are working to change that, and to preserve the park for recreational use. Students in environmental studies professor Fred Taylor’s class are working closely with activists from Pisgah Defenders to raise awareness of the

taking place.

Powell said that Pisgah Defenders is not against logging entirely, but instead are just trying to cut down on how much is happening.

“What the Defenders are noticing already is that [the loggers] are kind of pointing certain areas that they said they weren’t going to touch,” Powell said.

Student in the Environmental

park.

The group went on a hike ident Laurel Powell, who showed them the areas where the logging is

he supports what the Defenders are doing, and that all they need is more attention from the public.

“I think it’s a really good organization, and I think that they just

don’t have enough publicity to have enough of an impact to stop the logging,” Kruger said.

Another student in the class the Defenders because of his love of the outdoors.

“I’ve always had an interest for the forest and hiking, and I think it’s very important to have recreational trails that aren’t disturbed from cutdoing a really good thing in trying to save trails and keep the natural look to them. I just think they need to get the word out.”

Keene Cannabis Coalition for legalization The Keene Cannabis Coalition, or KCC, was In addition to legalizing marijuana, Dyer and founded in 2014 by KSC alumnus Scott Dyer.

Dyer said that the organization stands for the all is important for students to participate in. legalization of marijuana, and to remove negative “It means people coming together for a similar connotations associated with it. “We saw [legaliza- cause, and working together to accomplish a certain tion] popping up all over the country, in Colorado, goal,” Dyer said. and in Washington D.C., so we thought why not make “We’re trying to develop our own voice, and our own beliefs and thoughts. I think that activism is a Dyer said. way to help that, and help solidify your opinion on certain topics and things happening in the world that they stand for much more than just recreational marijuana use, including medicinal use and how the you develop your own voice and your own kind of self.”

“We stand for educating the public, mostly people For those interested in participating in KCC, meetings around campus, who don’t really know what they’re are held on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in the Student Center rights are or what to do in certain situations involving Atrium.

NextGen Climate collaborates with Million Student March I took this job.”

focused on environmental issues.

- that he was able to really understand the importance of student activism. that they are working to make climate change a priority in the world of politics. “[We] try and create intentional cultures for students to ers said. “Anyone that’s really wanting to - facilitate change on a college campus needs gers said. to understand the responsibility of not just talking to the same group…you really need and said that during his time as a student he to work at the hearts and minds of the comfounded the Students for Environmental Edu- munity rather than just talking to the same cation Development and Success club, as well people.” unteers, and there are a number of internship lead him to environmental advocacy. opportunities for students as well. Anyone “I kind of realized the lack of involvement that I myself was guilty of and a lot of stu- ers@nextgenclimate.org. dents I know kind of fall into the same fate,” on the recent Million Student March held eara better particular situation where I could increase the amount of activism on campus so According to studentmarch.org, the Mil-

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lion Student March is a student-run movement to advocate for tuition-free public college, eliminating student debt, and raising the minimum wage for student workers to 15 dollars.

KSC senior Jessica L’hommedieu had the idea to bring the march to Keene State’s campus after having her own personal issues with student loans before this year.

“If you don’t agree with something, don’t complain about it, go out there and change it.

challenging for students to focus on other aspects of activism. on social justice, gender equality and climate action when we are literally crippled by debt after we get out of school. Many times, it’s the case where students can’t accept job opportuWhile the march happened earlier in

continue the movement by writing letters to representatives and continuing to advocate for these - changes. Anyone interested in joining the movement can join the Million Student March: Keene involved in helping plan the march as well.

State College public Facebook page.

to be the change,” L’hommedieu said.

the march was organized entirely by students.

“The entirety of it was really driven by students which I thought was really cool and

“Each of us has a contribution to make to the causes we care about...it’s that discovering that each person can make a difference that gets people charged up and inspired.”

FRED TAYLOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PROFESSOR

ALL STORIES ABOVE WERE WRITTEN BY DEVON ROBERTS

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Accommodations for gluten-free students MACKENZIE CLARKE

Senior reporter process of closing the residence halls for the Residential through of the building.

The RAs and RDs then check every room for any health and safety violations that are in plain sight.

They do not open drawers, closets, refrigerators, etc.

The RAs and RDs check to make sure that the students have in fact left for the break and that the windows and shades are closed and the door is locked.

“I think the times are understandable because they need time to let the RA on duty go too, but I think that giving Thanksgiving would be helpful when trying to get home for the holiday. I think the week would my family doesn’t work the weekend so they could have gotten me easily on Saturday or Santino said, “I think that the time for Wednesday should be a little later and not at 10 a.m. because I feel like the parents need more time, or the student Residential Life said they try their best to work with students and families ahead of time.

“We understand that work schedules of someone coming with the time of move out, but provided we are told ahead of time, we will work with that student and their family. We strongly encourage students to be upfront with us if they have of move out, one hour before you are supposed to be out of the building, shows a disregard for the rules and dates that have been set in place. Obviously there are always extenuating circumstances, but those are few and far between. There is no reason for a student to not know when the halls are closAll closing and opening times are posted on the Residential Life website.

The RDs also post all information regarding move-out times on the Residence Hall

report log

“I think there should be an actual gluten-free section like Valley Vegan so the food is freshly cooked and readily available.”

Week of: Nov. 23 Monday, November 23

TORI TOTTEN KSC SOPHOMORE

7:36 p.m. Winchester Lot: Officer came across a running vehicle with marijuana smell coming from the car. Another female involved left the area before Keene Police arrived.

Unable to locate her.

Keene State College students have mixed emotions on the gluten-free station in the Dining Commons. Some students argue that the station is too small and could better accommodate their needs.

Registered Dietician at KSC Rebecca Hunt works closely with students who utilize the gluten-free station. She said the station has been improved over the years and new equipment has been added.

Hunt said the school focuses on students with gluten intolerances, allergies and Celiac disease because they all follow the same diet: glutenfree.

According to Hunt, the DC substitutes for wheat in the gluten-free section. The most common staples of gluten-free wheat products the DC supplies are cereal, bagels and bread. ple, there are gluten-free pans that can be used to make stir fry. Hunt said DC workers are trained on how to cook with gluten-free materials.

Tuesday, November 24 11:58 a.m. Fiske Hall: Resident reporting a strange odor in the building. Oil delivery in the area.

while preparing meals outside of the gluten-free area.

“That way students with a gluten-free diet can feel like they’re a part

4:08 p.m. Owl’s Nest 5: RA reported finding a sploof in a room during room checks and asked for someone to respond and take it. Also took possession of a knife.

sign in the gluten-free area that lists all the gluten-free foods available for that day.

9:08 p.m. Carle Hall: RA found a baggie with white powder inside.

She said that KSC dining commons is not a gluten-free facility. “We are said.

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who voice their concerns about the gluten-free station.

KSC sophomore Tori Totten has gluten sensitivity and said she is not impressed with the gluten-free section in the DC. She said she believes there are not enough options in the gluten free section. “All of the options in the fridge take forever to cook; no one

1:09 p.m. Trestle: Campus Safety officer out with two males seen by the CCTV.

she would like to see healthier options.

“I think there should be an actual gluten-free section like Valley Vegan

10:40 p.m. Madison Lot: Blue light activated, no answer.

closely with Hunt to adjust to the Dining Commons.

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KSC first-year Robin Yates views the selection in the gluten-free

she was already paying for a meal plan. “Gluten-free food gets expen- section of the Zorn Dining Commons.

selections available in the gluten-free section. discussing the dessert matter with Hunt, more gluten-free desserts have been added to the section.

she said. She said Hunt has been great to work with and has helped her adjust more easily to gluten-free life on campus.

was pleased with the gluten-free cupcakes. “That’s what they have for

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“I’m happier because instead of just croutons at the salad station,

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A register book was available for KSC students and faculty to sign out of respect for the victims of the recent attacks in France.

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any students have questions.

CASEY JUSTICE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE AND HOUSING SERVICES

10:55 p.m. Pondside 3: Fire department toned out to P3.

Campus safety can be contacted at (603) 358 - 2228

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email to all of their residents ing.

Each student has a closing checklist that goes on their door that they need to sign as they leave.

Also, all information regarding closing times are covered

“There is no reason for a student to not know when the halls are closing and to plan accordingly.”

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Turning a new page: How KSC sends condolences to France DOROTHY ENGLAND

equinox Staff While over a thousand miles may separate our continents, nothing separated the fear and concern many people felt from the recent attack in Paris. Keene State College felt obligated to respond supportively. here in Keene, a register book in which KSC students and faculty could sign their names for respect of the deceased was available in the Student Center.

Professor of Modern Languages Tom Durnford helped organize the event. “The students approached me with the idea on Monday following the terrorist attack and they wanted to express in some way their He said that most of the students have already been or are planning

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go to the book signing and has seen other schools have similar Durnford said he inquired he said. He also commented that responses. “I’ve seen other colleges these recent attacks won’t deter him - from going back. “Nothing can stop KSC Senior Kanesha Campciously donated it for the cause.

“With that, we’ve been having much as possible. “[I’m] just sending prayers and well wishes to everyone and once the book is pretty much a great country, great people. It’s just she would sign the book if she was she’s going to add her comments. around when it showed up.

And [then] it will be sent to the Graboski said, “It’s an escalation; it Graboski said he found the book represents something that is going signing a small yet applicable way Durnford said. to send our support. “That’s the KSC Senior Patrick McGee said He continued, “I think that we least that we can do to say, we are with you, ‘we appreciate who you stand that we are with them because He continued, “Right now, the said. we’re all in this together; these are best thing that we can do is coopMcGee also volunteered with the event. He said that, prior to the we can, especially in sharing intellibook signing, he had been going - gence and making sure no one falls around campus requesting signa- rifying. She said, “Obviously it was tures. “Well it’s for the people of an awful thing and as of now, I’m scared of what’s going to happen Dorothy can be contacted at dengland@kscequinox.com McGee said.

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EDITORIAL

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Smoking policy changes spark debate There has been a recent change in the tobacco/smoking policy here on campus. According to an e-mail sent out to all Keene State College students, “The policy is in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week during all days of the calendar year.”

The policy goes on to state that “smoking, vaping and the use of all tobacco products is prohibited inside all buildings owned and occupied or leased and occupied by KSC including the College Camp on Wilson Pond.”

This policy change is an addition to a rule that was put in place last year regarding being 25 feet away from buildings while smoking.

Many students (mainly non-smokers) were pleased by this rule change. However, many report little to no change. Although they put the policy in place, there was no true enforcement of the rule.

It is important to acknowledge that there are two sides to this coin. On one side we have the smokers. These individuals have the legal right to purchase cigarettes and other forms of tobacco – that is without question.

Ambiguity comes into play when it begins to interfere with the breathing of non-smokers.

The Equinox sees both sides of this issue. Many students on this campus wish to go about their days without inhaling too much tobacco. However, it is important to realize that smoking is a personal choice for individuals. The question at hand is how do we create a balance for both the smokers and non-smokers? because there is no true designated smoking area on campus. issue is rain and snow. want to stray 25 feet away from the buildings. Not only that, but if they’re 25 feet away from one building, that probably means they’re within 25 feet of another building. enforced, but the enforcement itself isn’t solving the issue.

According to the email sent out by Vice President of Student Affairs Kemal Atkins, the decision to update the tobacco/smoking policy was driven by the introduction of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices. types of devices on campus lately, so it isn’t surprising that administration would act in response. The email includes a portion about ensuring the overall health and safety of the student body.

It reads, “KSC is committed to providing a safe and healthy working and learning environment for the students, faculty and other academic appointees, staff, visitors, alumni, volunteers, contractors and vendors. All members of the campus community are expected to observe this policy.”

Sound promising right? Not so much. We suggest you keep your eyes open regarding this issue. Notice how many smokers or the dining commons. More times than not, you will not come We believe students deserve to exercise their rights in terms of deciding to smoke.

With that said, we also ask the smokers on this campus to be mindful of those around them. If the weather is decent enough, try to take the 25 feet rule seriously.

We encourage smokers to be respectful of those around them and ask non-smokers to respect smokers’ decisions as well.

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STAFF COMMENTARY

The misconceptions of drinking “1,825 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die each year from alcoholrelated unintentional injuries.”

“Between the ages 12 and 20 the average age people begin underage drinking

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doing homework and maybe working part-time. As for the weekends? That’s the time to relax Whether they’d like to admit it or CLAIRE HICKEY

Equinox Staff There has always been a correlation between college and alcohol consumption. While some young adults are able to subdue their binge-drinking habits during their post-

partake in the activity of binge drinkof alcohol in short periods of time. binge drinking occurs on weekends or

will avoid drinking excessively during the week because they see classes as

If one chooses not to consume alcoand fun - they experience from seen as uptight or a prude. drinking. So they The reason society jumps to these make a habit of drinking in excess and start doing it more and more. impossible to have fun without alcohol.

This assumption holds to be especially true in college.

Institute of Alcoholism and More and more young adults are Alcohol Abuse names as expressing the inability to enjoy them- signs for having an alcohol selves at events unless they drink addiction. beforehand. This is not so much because all young adults are alcohol- drinking until you can’t remem-

and sober human for obligations like going to class does not apply to every- of the only sober ones there. one. There are still students who drink If you have ever been the only sober most nights out of the week regardless one among a bunch of drunken college an addiction. Out of the many fac- of any previously-established responaddiction in college stems from a fear of are the ones who develop addictions to lege students will drink to feel included alcohol. because then they’re almost guaranof self-control.

The glamorization of alcohol in - today’s society largely contributes to ing because we’re afraid of not being lege marks the best years of a young these young adults development of included can lead to alcoholism for adult’s life. It allows them to live inde- the addiction. In the United States par- some young adults. pendently without the heavy burdens - making someone cool and the more you drink on a Monday with friends. Next cal college student’s schedule usually they realize they’re addicted to the con-

structuring one’s social life around alcodestructively toward oneself or others There is nothing wrong with going out and drinking with your friends every

habits that casual drinking can render an addiction.

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The power in the pen of journalists ANNA GLASSMAN

his crime explaining the truth of a sole perpetrator.

He said that he murdered

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Res-Life bans flags, tapestries and more fabric in dorm rooms LIZZIE ZELENKA

Equinox Staff the door and murdered the others in their sleep stabbing his victims because I’m coming home.

It

Waiting behind bars for 18

Further indicating his attempt to reveal his fault to the police during initial interrogations.

On his execution day Carter

Mom that same question every

was me and me alone. Anthony

that I could tell her I was actually

cutions and two of his own

nalists for saving lives.

At the College Media Associa-

familiar question with the taste of her food an imminent reality.

Just under two decades ear-

ful conviction to an audience of a few hundred aspiring journalGEORGE AMARU / ART DIRECTOR

the house lay six people viciously

of journalism protecting innocent

death. The family murdered was

was shut away for almost a decade.

In the face of a ruthless sextuplet and four grandchildren. homicide a purported eyewitness In the article the veracity of testimony may satisfy the concerns Carter’s guilt is revealed along with misrepresentation by police. funeral wrapped in bandages. His Thirteen days before his exe- that journalists report accuracy. burns caught the eyes of the police a man she perceived as the prime who escorted him to the station for news and we take everything to questioning. on killing his son. He claimed sole Following hours of question- her to pursue an extensive investi- responsibility for the murders. presented by Carter was understood as truth and convicted him that on the night of the murders he Monthly at the time unveiled unanbefore the evidence was even preswered questions drawing attenof the house. tion to the inconsistencies in the He later walked in on the hor- story.

Why was the prime suspect’s eye witness testimony being used explained. to condemn a potentially innocent man? Where was the other evi-

said.

Why had the police refused to listen to Carter’s initial admittance what happens is you get wrongful of guilt? They refused to believe the murders had been committed by a single man.

- journalism saves lives...that is the

custody.

The brutality of the murders led

the accomplice.

Carter revealed the details of

the crime?

These questions and more were

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jerseys or other fabric wall hang-

Keene State College students received an email last Friday from Residential Life saying that all stu- brought up that the school might dents must take down their tap- not allow shower curtains?

Water is going to get everyoccurred recently in a dorm on where! Replacing all shower curcampus. tains with doors is also going to While I do not have a tapestry cost a pretty penny. I say leave the shower curtains. many of my friends have tapestries Fires do not start because of in their rooms and were outraged tapestries. Fires start from carelessthat the college would make every- ness or accidents. My friend Emma one take them down just because Mehegan summed it up perfectly. of one person's carelessness.

Though the e-mail did not cite ludicrous because it’s just as ‘dangerous’ as the sheets and blankets does it really matter? The policy on a bed. should not be changed just because almost at the end of the semester and only one tapestry-related to rooms that would otherwise be pened multiple times throughout the semester then I would under- they add ownership. stand and agree with the college for taking this action.

Accidents are bound to happen. out them any ‘at home’ feeling in a place that is unfamiliar is not as don’t see the problem here. The entire building did not burn to the

of the curtains that act as ‘doors’ to closets is equally ridiculous because the clothes in the closet are just as much of a threat as the soon taken and no one was hurt. curtains themselves. Will you ban I know the college wants us my clothes? My blankets? My personality? If these things are dantake down their tapestries won’t gerous then we will only be safe in

the future. However not just tapestries have been banned on campus. dents are required to remove any

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Seniors reflect on relationships throughout the years STEPHANIE MCCANN

Equinox Staff One of the best parts of college is the myriad of romantic possibilities that can pop up almost anywhere for students in class, on the weekends or simply on Appian Way. However, dating while managing schoolwork, a social life, extracurricular activities, clubs and every-

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Though, after almost four years at Keene State College, seniors feel they have enough experience on the Senior Alexandra Oliveri has been dating her boyfriend since the beginning of spring semester last year.

“As a senior now, I think [my boyfriend and I] found each other at the perfect time. We had our fun being single in high school and part of college and then we found each other and we just knew,” Oliveri said.

According to Oliveri, what makes their relationship work is how committed they are to each other.

“I love how much he loves me. It sounds cliché, but Mike would drop anything in the world to do something for me. It’s comforting to know that. It’s amazing, actually. When I hurt, he’s hurting more. When I laugh, he smiles because I’m happy. It’s that back and forth of commitment and love,” Oliveri said.

Oliveri’s boyfriend, senior Mike Dunham, said he believes their relationship has changed him for the better.

“There is always something to look forward to when I get out of bed and having the support I get out of this relationship is indescribable,” Dunham said.

However, seniors in healthy relationships said they do not believe dating has changed the way they interact with friends or family. Senior Nicole Guerrera said, if anything, her relationship has made her happier and closer to her friends.

Relationships actually do prove to make people happier.

According to a Harvard study

by George Vaillant that analyzed data over the course of 75 years, love is the key

“I’ve always been happy and comfortable with myself, but instead of just being happy on my own I wake up every day excited about the next time I’ll see person. My friends always poke fun at me for having him,” Oliveri said. a boyfriend now, but I still go out and have fun with However, many seniors have also gone through the imperative ups and downs of college relationships. person in my life,” Guerrera said.

Senior Cara Zembsch said she feels she has learned a lot Dunham said he does not believe his relationship from her recent breakup. has changed him too much either.

“Family is a huge part of my life and there is no better feeling than hearing the people I love say these amazing things about my girlfriend. I’m proud to be with her.”

Oliveri added, “I don’t think anything between my friends and me has changed. I would say that being in a relationship has taught me to care more about myself.

I take better care of myself mentally and physically because he makes me feel like I matter one hundred percent of the time.”

was a great relationship. We both really cared for each other but toward the end we lost all respect, commuchanged me for the better and I know I’m the kind of person I want to be now. I learned so many things about my goals.”

Senior Kelsey Marscher said she went through a rough breakup last March that made her realize what she really wants from a relationship.

lenge.

“We’re doing long distance right CASSIE BARON/ ART DIRECTOR now and honestly we’re making it work. I never thought long distance is something I’d be open to “We had a rocky relationship, lots of arguing and and I miss him when we’re not together, but I’m just so happy. Just knowing we’re together makes me happy on this crazy spring break cruise and I found out from and that’s all that matters,” Guerrera said.

Facebook that he cheated on me with some girl there. I was really upset and I didn’t know how to continue, but ing a healthy relationship either in college or after. in the long-run it made me so much stronger and now “I had my fun at college and I’m so happy I did, but I I’m in a new relationship where I’m happy and I feel knew there would come a point where I felt like settling respected,” Marscher said. down,” Guerrera said.

After a rocky breakup herself, Zembsch is optimistic Dunham added, “She’s what I’ve been looking for. about future relationships.

I don’t even have a favorite thing about her – every“I think a good relationship means communication, thing is. Her hard work, motivation, intelligence, succompromise, respect, and trust. Those are the main fun- cess, sweetness, loyalty, she’s caring, beautiful, and she damentals,” Zembsch said. keeps me motivated. Life in general is just better with Oliveri believes healthy arguments are key to her.”

Stephanie McCann be cotacted at smccann@kscequinox.com them because the happiness is so worth it,” Oliveri said.

Seniors agree that every relationship has its chal-

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Being thankful for national handicap accessibility and awaiting future services what else I’m thankful for?

Ramps. Ramps are crucial to my happiness.

I’m thankful that I was born in an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) America.

The Law passed in 1990 that required most buildings to be handicapped accessible.

Plus the legislation prohibits discrimination in any way due to an individual’s disability seeking employment, and in other capacities as well.

This is rare for me to say but, thank you politicians, for helping to make my life easier.

I always say that I want to go back in time and live during the days of classic cars and JACOB BARRETT with sports on the radio. I think it would be Equinox Staff interesting, but honestly, it’s not a good idea.

It was almost impossible to live a relatively I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday, I know I did. As I spent some independent life.

Back in the day, people with disabilities time with family and friends, I gave thanks and appreciated the things that I have: my health, my sisters, my dogs, everything that makes my life as good as it is. You know know people who were.

Medical technology and equipment used to assist someone with a physical disability was, for the most part, in its early stages.

From what I’ve heard and read, a lot of families put their children in homes to get care, and they were not integrated into society at large. It was seen by many as a weakness, and something to be ashamed of.

One of the most prominent examples of this would be Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR), who was diagnosed with Polio in 1921.

brail sidewalk apps that act like eyes for the blind, ramps and railings at the Coliseum in Rome, accessible transit in Germany. Pretty soon nothing will stop us from doing everything we want to do.

America really is the land of the free, regardless of physical abilities. Maybe one day the whole world will be. Until then, I’ll just be thankful for what I can do, which is quite a lot.

Because of the advances that have been made in accessibility and medical technollater years as President of the United States, ogy, those who live with a disability live but did what he could to hide it from the incredibly normal lives and don’t think JACOB BARRETT public, refusing to have his picture taken in twice about it.

KSC JUNIOR his wheelchair or with his leg braces.

Can’t walk? No big deal. Can’t see? No Maybe this was partially because of his big deal. No matter what the disability is, of strength and inspiration to the people own personal pride, but I’m sure it was also anyone is able to enjoy their life and do the around them. partially due to the notion that the Amerthings they want to do, for the most part.

Now, the many accommodations that ican people would have seen him as weak It’s only a matter of time before stairs are provided allow people who live with an become obsolete. I can’t wait! impairment to be more active, involved and in the world. productive no matter what their disability is.

Nowadays, living and thriving as an Jacob Barret can be contacted at That’s a beautiful thing. Now there’s individual with a disability is a source Jbarret@kscequinox.com

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Submerging into culture in Spain MARGARET MALOY

Contributing Writer

tourists with curiosity and wonder. Who are they?

Where are these people from? Why are they here? But as their widened eyes stared in a foreign country where they learn about at me with curiosity, I too wondered what culture and broaden their horizons. their parents? place, type of food or stereotype associated What does their daily life consist of?

What do they aspire to do when they grow it isn’t until you submerge yourself in a new up? culture that you truly understand how powerful studying abroad is. from Spain’s culture, amazed me.

It has almost been three months since try, and I can honestly say this experience a camel on the beach or taking a picture next to a famous monument; it’s also about understanding the world better and appre-

where they speak a foreign language, can comfort can miraculously be eliminated with a little bit of time.

Looking back on these experiences rein-

to realize how beautiful the city was. One of my professors, Sara, took our program

BIOGRAPHY BOX I’m a junior at Keene State majoring in Chemistry. After earning my B.S. in Chemistry I hope to go to graduate school.

I work at the information desk in the student center. In my free time, I enjoy running, skiing and being outdoors.

One of my favorite places is Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

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gained so much from them.

is near a large tower named El Torro del Oro, and as I looked out at the setting sun

thought about, I highly recommend it.

- opportunity while you can. ture can make one feel out of place, but that was my moment where I felt I belonged and knew I was supposed to be there. nity to meet incredible people and make made it so special.

France, Portugal, Morocco and Gibraltar. because it is truly a remarkable experience. how similar we all are.

Margaret Maloy can be contacted at Margaret.Maloy@ksc.keene.edu

a town located in the mountains, Chefchacomposed of blue buildings tightly packed together. This labyrinth of ocean blue contains many homes and shops.

I remember our tour group walking within the intricate passages of the town and noticing three children peeking around a corner, watching us.

Of course we all were taking pictures, our heads turning back and forth to try to take in as much as possible. In the midst of all this, I couldn’t help but look back to see if they were still watching us.

They followed us on our tour, running to catch up and whispering things to each

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Maloy is visiting Gibraltar in these photos. Gibraltar is British overseas territory on the South Coast of Spain.

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Dining Commons transformed for night of celebration BROGAN WESSELL

Equinox Staff On Friday November 20, the class of 2016 Student Government hosted the annual Red and White Night where seniors and their guests dressed to impress in Keene State College colors for a semi-formal dance event.

Red and White Night took place in the Zorn Dining Commons. The DC was transformed from popular lunch spot to a venue that included a cash bar, a DJ and complimentary food. According to senior and Student Government member, Mason Prata, an estimated 350 students attended the event.

Junior Karisa Spanos added, “I was really shocked at how many people actually went, I was not expecting that. I think everyone had a good time and I feel like everyone likes to get dressed up once in a while,” Spanos said.

KSC alumni Trisha Gunning, said that she was since she never did her senior year.

“I had a really good time at Red and White Night. I never went to my senior red and white dance because most of my friends were younger, so I was happy that I got to go and enjoy the dance with my friends for their senior formal,” Gunning said.

She continued, “I thought Red and White Night was really well planned. There was so much food and the music was great. I think that these types of events are important to have for every senior class because it gives everyone a reason to get dressed up and have fun together before graduation.”

However, the night was not as smooth sailing for some as it was for others. First time attendee of Red and White night, senior Gabriella Pace said that she had a good time at the event because she was able to be there with her friends. However, Pace added that she is not 21 HEATHER O’BRIEN/ EQUINOX STAFF years old yet so she did not like that she ended up being Seniors and their guests shared laughs and drinks as they danced the night away rejoicing on their times at Keene State College. The dance took place on alone when all her friends went upstairs to the cash bar. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 from 7 p.m. to midnight.

“I thought Red and White Night was nicely “I worked the event last year and I thought our class Despite the large emphasis on bringing a date, put on although I did not think it was too much fun. There are so many people you don’t know in the senior really stepped up their game with dressing up. Last Pereira said that he thought this was a good way to said. year I felt that they did not try as hard as we did. All bring the senior class together.

Accompanying Pace to the dance was junior Karisa the guys cleaned up very nicely, and all the girls looked “Although it was sort of a couple’s night, it was cool to see all of my classmates dressed up. I think it was a White Night was that the bar area was upstairs. said. chance for everyone to see each other outside of a class“I thought the event was really fun and not what I Pereira added that he thought Red and White Night room or casual setting and gives us a chance to see each expected. The music and food were really good. How- was alright. “I am not really into the whole Cinderella other when we try and look our best,” Pereira said. ever, the only thing I didn’t like was that the bar was goes to the ball type event. I also felt left out as someone Senior and second time attendee of Red and White upstairs. I am twenty-one and my roommate (Pace) isn’t who attended the dance without a date,” Pereira said.

Night, Jillian Marlowe, added that she thought the of age yet so I felt really bad leaving her to get a drink, “Next year I think there shouldn’t be a focus on this event was a nice change in scenery and something that especially because she was the one who brought me,” being a couples dance. It should be focused on having she looked forward to attending.

Spanos said. the entire senior class coming together for a formal “I was pleasantly surprised with how our class took Despite not knowing a majority of the senior class, event. I just personally think the fact that they advertise the dress code seriously and spent the time to incorpoPace said that she thought it was nice to get dressed up it to make it a couples thing makes it so other students rate school colors in the attire. I also loved seeing new with her friends and have the memory together. feel left out,” Pereira said. faces and bumping into old friends that I do not norTRISHA GUNNING Senior Matthew Pereira said that although he He continued, “It makes the night more about having mally see on a daily basis,” Marlowe said.

KSC ALUMNA had been to the event before, it was really bittersweet a boyfriend or girlfriend instead of the real meaning of Brogan can be contacted at attending Red and White Night this year since it was the dance, which is for all the seniors to get together as bwessel@kscequinox.com his senior formal. a class.”

“These types of events are important to have for every senior class because it gives everyone a reason to get dressed up and have fun together before graduation.”

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Appian Way Fashion for less JACKSON HAGGE KSC SOPHOMOREKSC

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Senior reporter Balancing the budget can be tough in college. As the summer escapes and winter quickly approaches, it’s time to trade the crop tops in for warm jackets and big Fashion show season has just begun and the top models have strutted down the runway to display the newest trends for fall 2015.

Every season Vogue magazine releases a column dedicated to the top 15 trends for men and women based on the latest fashion shows. This year high-end designers looked to leather and faux fur for their fall fashion trends.

According to Vogue, some of the 2015 fall trends for men are leather pants, the color burgundy and long scarves. But don’t grab your wallet just yet! These runway trends hold a hefty price tag.

A pair of leather, black skinny jeans can be bought for $990 at Saint Laurent, according to the website. ing to the website. In order for a man to stay warm with a wool knit long scarf from Gucci he’d have to pay $335, the website stated.

site for $44.90.

Vogue’s top fall fashion trends for women include body length coats, a statement white blouse and faux fur.

Statement white blouses are projected to be worn under simple jackets or blazers and create a chic, casual look according to Chictopia.com.

Armani sells its own version of a statement white blouse for $495. she believes there is so much good that can be done in the world with that kind of money.

A faux fur coat can be purchased at Kohl’s for $132, only a fraction of the cost of Tom Ford. As for a statement white blouse, L.L Bean sells its version for $44.95.

Students at KSC don’t have to catch the latest runway show to stay on top of hot trends. Android and iPhone apps are available to download to help keep up with what’s new.

Poshmark is an app designed much like Instagram. Users, men and women, can post pictures of new or lightly used clothing/accessories

for a fee. Anything unwanted is sent back to the company free of charge.

Students don’t have to break the bank to stay warm this season. Keeping your eyes peeled for those lower prices can help you stay trendy from the runway to Appian way.

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City struggles to keep students after graduation STEPHANIE MCCANN

Equinox Staff Graduation marks a time in every Keene State College student’s life when they are forced to pack up their belongings, say goodbye to friends, and move on from the blissful debauchery that is the college experience.

However, some students choose to stay within the Keene area post-graduation. paying jobs, outdoor activities or just plain KSC alumni Brian Rogers, who graduated last spring, said he was in between staying in Keene or moving to New York.

“I got two jobs, one in New York and one in Keene for NextGen [Climate] that I just couldn’t turn down. It was more or less a choice between paying cheap rent in Keene or going back home and living with my parents, or paying insanely high rent in an apartment outside of New York City,” Rogers said.

Rogers said he feels Keene was the right choice for him because he doesn’t need to worry about student loans as much as his friends.

“Because I opted to live in Keene, I feel far less trapped by student loans. My rent is fairly inexpensive, I’m making good money and I still have spare money for entertainment. Compared to living in New York, I wouldn’t have been able to eat or clothe myself because the cost of living is so much higher [there],” Rogers said.

Alumni Kenzie Travers, who also graduated last spring, said money was a large as well.

“I live alone and it’s a little more expensive than living with a roommate, but with the money I make in Keene and my low cost of living, it all evens out,” Travers said.

However, students say separating themselves from the college lifestyle while remaining in the KSC environment is sometimes a challenge. because I was still here. I was partying with all my friends who still go to Keene and I fallen back from [that]. You get to this point where you start to feel like the weird older guy at parties and you just get tired of that experience. I have a job and I have interns and volunteers. I have responsibilities now and the last thing people need to see is me partying,” Rogers said.

He continued, “I feel like I’ve grown up a lot staying in Keene.”

Olivia DiLeo, who is graduating in December and has plans to stay in Keene afterward, said she is already thinking about how to separate herself from the college life-

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style. that kind of person,” Travers said, “I’ve “I mean, I’m staying in Keene because all learned how to separate myself from my of my friends will still be here. I’m not ready college life and now my adult life. I feel like to completely give up that lifestyle just there’s so much more to do in this area than because I’m graduating early, but I know I college students realize.” do have the responsibility to start thinking Travers, who works for the Keene Sentimore like an adult post-graduation,” DiLeo nel, said she has found much to love about said. the Keene community.

“As far as partying goes, I think I’m “Everyone supports each other. I love the mature. There are some people who leave ‘Local Matters’ aspect. Everyone is always college and automatically feel buying local, supporting local and, even like they need to get if they’re in a competing business, they’re back, but I don’t always supporting each other,” Travers said, think I’ve “I love walking down the street and seeing ever been someone I talked to a few months ago and being able to say hi to them. I can point people out to my parents and tell them what shop they own or how they did it. Everyone knows each other and it’s a real community.”

Rogers said he enjoys the community aspect as well.

“I really love New Hampshire, I really love this town. There is a lot outside of the college that students don’t really get to experience until they’ve graduated. A good part of it, however, is how easy it is for me to feel like an adult without having to move back in with my parents like a lot of my friends,” Rogers said.

you graduate. There’s so much more to do on the weekends and being part of such a strong community is something I think a lot of students should take into account,” Travers said.

Stephanie McCann can be contacted at Smccann@kscequinox.com

thinking about staying in Keene after graduation.

“I just love the town. It’s the reason I mountains nearby and all the little shops and everything that surrounds the city is “I love this place. I just didn’t feel like I was ready to leave yet. Going to college here you have one sense of Keene, but it’s com-

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Pop stars perform at SAC’s annual fall concert

NICK TOCCO

Equinox Staff

Recording artists Kat Dahlia and Hoodie Allen came to Keene State College on Saturday, November 21, and put on a well-received concert in the Mabel Brown room.

Attendants packed the Mabel Brown room for both acts with great energy and enthusiasm. Dahlia, a Cuban American R&B singer, pumped up the crowd with a mix of delicate vocals and intense hip-hop beats. She opened the show with a melody of songs including her most known tracks “Gangster” and “Crazy.” Crowd member and KSC student, Cierra Pinkney said Dahlia “really got into it with the crowd.”

Following Dahlia was the headliner of the show and popular hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen. Allen graced the stage with a live band performing his most-known track “No Interruption” to open his set.

Allen went on to perform other songs from both of his past albums and a track from his newest album that has yet to be

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Hoodie Allen hypes up the packed crowd in the Student Center.

released.

Allen told the crowd his unreleased album would be completely free for fans to download when it is released. Allen even performed songs from Blink 182 and Smash Mouth to pay homage to the punk rock era of the late 1990s and early 2000s, which he said was an inspiration for his style of music.

Concert Coordinator for the Keene State College Student Activities Council Bryanna Pearson said the event went well.

“There were no big problems and the night overall went very seamlessly,” she said.

She continued, “I’m very happy with how it went.”

To secure the safety of everyone in attendance, Campus Safety coordinated with SAC to help with security during the event. Associate Director of Campus Safety Stuart Mitchell said that everyone in the crowd was well behaved.

Mitchell said, “The students who work for SAC have this wired. They know how to run it, they know how to put it [the concert] on and they do a real good job.”

Along with organizers and security members, many crowd members enjoyed the show as well. KSC student Rachel Murphy said, “The concert was so fun, I love Hoodie Allen…I hope he comes back to Keene.”

“The show was absolutely fantastic, I loved it. Hoodie Allen was amazing on stage.”

He continued, “Kat Dahlia did a great job, I really liked it. It was just a killer show.”

Pearson said a lot of planning went into the event on multiple fronts. SAC talked to the artists’ agents to book them for the show, Security Coordinator Justin Mahan needed for the event and student-done surveys were taken to decide which acts would be in popular demand.

Pearson said that planning an event like this concert “takes a team.”

Nick Tocco can be contacted at ntocco@kscequinox.com

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Bestselling author speaks at Keene State “You are in the dark, in the car, watching the blacktarred street being swallowed by speed; he tells you his dean is making him hire a person of color when there are so many great writers out there...”

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Claudia Rankine tells students the power of words AMY DONOVAN

Copy Editor New York Times best selling author, Jamaican poet and playwright Claudia Rankine spoke in the Mabel Brown Room last Thursday, November 19.

Rankine read from her most recent book of poetry, Citizen: An American Lyric. This collection of work Each poem in the work is based on true events experienced by Rankine and others who have shared their stories with her, all of which highlight the active and passive racism made against black citizens in America today. The poems in this work portray multiple instances of racism, including experiences between friends, portrayals within the media, interactions between strangers and more.

While Rankine admitted that she does not actively participate in politics, she said writing is her way of sharing her beliefs on the problems and issues clearly present in America today. As Claudia Rankine stated, her beliefs stem from the fact

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status of being a human being.”

Citizen: An American Lyric was one of the two books chosen for the Keene is Reading program this year. The Keene is Reading program has been going on for years and was founded on the notion that actively engaging in reading is one of the most meaningful skills students develop during their college educations. Sophomore English major Courtney Janvrin attended the presentation on Thursday night and praised Claudia Rankine and the way in which she shared her ideas with the audience.

“I really like how poised and intelligent she was.

She was so calm and didn’t mind if her opinions upset you because she knew exactly how she felt and wasn’t afraid to share her opinions,” Janvrin said.

Janvrin chose to go to the presentation, and was informed about Rankin and the book by her English professor and co-director of the Keene is Reading Program, Emily Robbins Sharpe.

Through her presentation, Rankine further explained the inspirations and meanings behind a few of her chosen poems. Within her book, many images are portrayed alongside her poems. Rankine gave the audience insight into these images, along with where they originally stemmed from.

Senior and communications major Shannon presentation “opened up my eyes to some of the hidden meanings of the art within the poetry.” Rankine ends her novel with J.M.W. Turner’s infamous painting The Slave Ship. The painting was inspired by the true events of 1781, when captain of the slave ship Zong threw 133 slaves overboard in order to collect insurance payments. Claudia Rankine said that she chose to end her work with this painting because it carries a powerful message on an issue that is still present in our society today.

“I think it is really important for Keene State students to attend presentations like this. I know I learned so much from Claudia Rankine Amy Donovan can be contacted at adonovan@kscequinox.com

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‘Mockingjay Part 2’ leaves viewers hungry for more MATT BILODEAU

Equinox Staff In such a limited amount of time, Jennifer Lawrence has captured the hearts and minds of movie-goers everywhere. Because of directors such as Debra Granik and David O Russell, Lawrence was well on her way as an Oscar nominated actress, but the “The Hunger Games” franchise was what made her a household name. The actionadventure series launched what is essentially a Meryl Streep type of career ahead of her. For the franchise that started it all for Lawrence, did it end on a satisfying conclusion?

Moments after “Mockingjay – Part 1,” Katniss Everdeen [Jennifer Lawrence] is still reeling from an unexpected attack by the brainwashed Victor, Peeta Mellark [Josh Hutcherson]. Now having seen the full extent of what the Capitol is capable of, Katniss accepts her role as the Mockingjay, the symbol of the rebellion. Together, along with the rest of her crew [Liam Hemsworth, man, Julianne Moore, Natalie Dormer, Sam President Snow [Donald Sutherland] that will ultimately decide the fate of Panem. the Mockingjay has sung its swan song.

included some pretty memorable moments, why was I underwhelmed looking back on

putting in the second VHS tape of “Titanic” no build up. With “Titanic,” that’s understandable as it’s one long feature split for time. “Mockingjay – Part 2” is a half movie that probably should have been one long

reasonable running time. The material that should have been left on the cutting room the abundance of sleeping scenes that add nothing integral to the story.

At this point in her career, she’s ready to move on past “The Hunger Games,” yet Lawrence gives it her all. The vulnerability of Katniss reaches a grim point where our heroine has bloodlust for an execution that she knows she must carry out herself.

You could only imagine the cards that she’s been dealt, to carry out a responsibility as such.

Folks, this is grim as grim can be for a young adult series. There are no winners in war as innocents are bound to be entrapped

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the Districts and the Capitol are at each oth- her third act performance that truly deliver’s throats, strategies are laid out on both ered, even though there could have been sides leading to some inventive action set mins aside, the half hour beforehand was and snarling sewer creatures. For most of what piqued my interest as it peels back the the running time, we’re following Katniss reveal some fairly shocking twist and turns, few scenes associating with the veteran some of which work and some that don’t. actors. That said, the lack of Philip SeyVarious characters with a prominent presence throughout this series meet their his unfortunate passing in 2013; his limited manner. With a near two and a half hour an even more sobering experience than it runtime, their deaths deserved a lasting already was. impact on the protagonist that’s never fully After seeing the evolution of Julianne realized. Someone dies and it’s glossed over Moore’s President Coin, it culminated to as something that was obligated to be there

because it was originally in the book.

Adaptations must take certain liberties to adhere to a three act structure but if you’re going to remain faithful, do it because it helps move the story along.

It lessened the impact as the actors are already on the next big venue right around the corner all while they had just lost one of their fellow comrades.

Looking back on the series, “Mockingjay – Part 2” has to be my least favorite entry even though there’s so much beauty moments in the Capitol were riveting. If the

“Mockingjay – Part 2” could have been a thrilling climax to the “Hunger Games” saga.

to resonate with the crux of the story arc.

Despite my slight disappointment, if you’ve “Mockingjay – Part 2” for Jennifer Lawrence’s concluding performance.

Rating: C+ Matt Bilodeau can be contacted at mbilodeau@kscequinox.com

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Girl Power – ‘Little Women’ at Redfern

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The March Sisters listen to Jo’s (Amy Lesieur) inspiring dreams of traveling the world.

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Cuba imposes travel permit - limits brain drain

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In this May 1, 2014 file photo, doctors parade in the May Day march in Havana, Cuba. The Cuban government announced on the front page of state media Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, that doctors in specialties that have been drained by large-scale emigration in recent years will now be required to get permission from Health Ministry officials in order to leave the country.

Cuban government announced the re-imposition of a hated travel permit MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN

with limited resources, this measure shows that there’s no respect for the rights of citizens in Cuba,” said Dr. Eduardo Herrera, a surgeon at Calixto Garcia Hospital ANDREA RODRIGUEZ in Havana’s Vedado neighborhood. associated press The government announced on the front page of state media that health professionals in specialties that HAVANA (AP) — The Cuban government have been drained by large-scale emigration in recent announced Tuesday that it is re-imposing a hated travel years will now be required to get permission from permit requirement on many doctors, requiring them to get permission to leave the country in an attempt to counter a brain drain that it blames on the United States. try’s work force, leaving very few families in Cuba - untouched. ing unrestricted travel for its citizens, put in place in The Cuban government cites free, universal health 2013 as President Raul Castro allowed new freedoms as care system as one of the crowning achievements of its part of a broad set of social and economic reforms. socialist revolution. Medical missions abroad are one of the most important sources of foreign exchange for the among Cuban doctors and nurses, members of one of Cuban government, which receives tens of thousands the country’s most respected and economically impor- of dollars a year in cash or commodities for each doctor tant professions. By midday, many Cuban doctors were the country’s 5 million workers are health professionals. free them of the travel limit.

The new policy was announced hours after a meet“Instead of resolving the real problems of Cuban doc- ing Monday between U.S. and Cuban negotiators in tors, which is that salaries are low and we are working Washington to address a crisis in Cuban migration, associated press

which has reached its highest levels in at least two decades this year. Cuba complained that the U.S. said it had no plans to change Cold War-era policies that give automatic legal residency to Cuban immigrants.

Like Herrera, many Cuban doctors cite low pay, poor working conditions and the possibility of well-compensated jobs in other countries as their primary reasons for emigrating.

The Cuban government places the blame on the U.S. policy of granting automatic legal residency to Cuban who abandon government medical missions overseas.

The government has raised medical salaries in recent years, but few doctors earn more than $80 a month, a fraction of what they would earn in medicine in other countries, or even as drivers or waiters in Cuba’s booming tourist economy.

“The migration of Cuban health professionals is a concern for the country,” the government announcement read, blaming U.S. laws that aid Cuban medical emigration for having “the perverse objective of pushing Cuban health professionals to abandon their missions in other countries.”

Inside Cuba, many doctors and nurses complain that their profession has been devastated by waves of departures, with vital specialists now absent in many clinics and hospitals. The government announcement cited anaesthesiology, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology and neonatal care as among the specialties worst hit by emigration of doctors.

“The reaction to this will be big,” one neurosurgery resident said Tuesday morning. “We doctors are pretty much fed up because they aren’t managing our situation well.”

He spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of repercussions from his supervisors.

Over the past two years, at least 100,000 Cubans have emigrated to the United States, the majority making a treacherous land journey from Ecuador through South and Central America and Mexico. The pace has quickened dramatically this year, with many Cubans fearing that the detente announced nearly a year ago between the United States and Cuba will mean the end to special migration privileges.

Left-leaning Latin American allies of Cuba began cracking down on Cuban migration last month. Nicara-

The latest: Planned Parenthood shooting

The district attorney in Colorado Springs says the man accused of killing three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic could be charged with

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Fifty-seven-year-old Robert Lewis Dear is being held on suspicion of murder but prosecutor Dan May said Monday that other charges are still possible. He didn’t elaborate.

Police records show that the suspect in the deadly attack at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in South Carolina in 1992.

Fifty-seven-year-old Robert Lewis Dear was arrested in North Charleston, South Carolina, on a charge of criminal sexual conduct after a woman said he put a knife to her neck, forced her into her apartment and sexually assaulted her after hitting her in the mouth. No records show how the case was ultimately handled.

Investigators said Dear told them he knew the woman and had consensual sex with her.

Little information about Dear’s background has been released, and documents in the Colorado Springs case have been sealed. ___

been in touch with federal prosecutors about the case but didn’t say what they’ve been discussing.

Dear is scheduled to be charged Dec. 9.

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The man accused of attacking a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Fifty-seven-year-old Robert Lewis Dear appeared before a judge in a brief video hearing on Monday, standing next to public defender Daniel King. He’s the same lawyer who represented Colorado theater shooting gunman James Holmes.

Dear wore a white vest and blinked periodically as the judge spoke to him. He did not speak much. He said “yes” twice when asked if he under-

6:35 p.m.

The husband of one of three people killed in an attack at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs says his wife was a caring and compassionate person and a patient and understanding parent.

Paul Markovsky released a statement Monday, saying his wife, Jennifer, was deeply loved by everyone who knew her. He remembers her reading to their kids and helping them with their homework, and he says he will miss her cooking, crafting and adventurous spirit. ___

“no questions” when the judge asked if he had any about the charges. ___ This item has been corrected to say that Dear spoke more than once. ___

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Authorities say the autopsies on three people who were killed at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs have been completed.

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Flowers rest under police tape near a Planned Parenthood clinic - Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Colorado Springs, Colo., after a deadly nifer Markovsky, 29-year-old Ke’Arre Marcell Stewart and 44-year-old shooting Friday. A gunman engaged in an hours-long standoff before Garrett Swasey each died from a gunshot wound. Their deaths have been surrendering at the clinic.

ruled homicides.

Fifty-seven-year-old Robert Lewis Dear appeared in court Monday wearing a white, padded safety smock. He is being held on suspicion of murder.

Investigators have not released the names of the nine people who were injured in Friday’s attack.

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Court records in South Carolina show a Peeping Tom charge against the suspect in Colorado’s Planned Parenthood shooting was dismissed in ing order against him.

Robert Lewis Dear was arrested in May 2002 when the woman said he looked into her home and put her in fear for her life. Court records show the charge was dismissed less than two months later. Colleton County Court administrator Pamala White said Monday a copy of the restraining order was no longer available because the county destroys them after 10 years.

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Norway mulls using heroin to prevent deadly overdoses MARK LEWIS AssociAted press

cial policy is to allow them to congregate here instead. concrete underpasses make an unlikely scene in

rich nation’s long coastline, Bergen is the last stop on a global drug route that gives it one of the worst heroin Now with a change in local government here and in the capital, Oslo, there is an appetite to use radical poli cies to curb the alarming number of Norwegians who die from heroin overdoses each year.

risk users.

in case of overdose, and the new local government has cut through political deadlock to sanction a safe inject ing room for users to shoot up their own gear inside. suspicious or immune to the methadone to start treat ment at all.

Ola Joesendal, deputy director of Bergen’s Hauke heroin addicts receive methadone treatment.

“But for a very small amount of addicted people it

“If we have the opportunity to reach them through heroin, then they can be reached.”

Otherwise, their isolation from health professionals means they are the users most likely to die, he says.

but even the most ardent supporters admit the most achievable target is to bring them within a safer envi ronment, while helping to tackle the crime associated with heavy drug use.

“We can’t go on criminalizing our drug users. We much strain on many of the vulnerable users it is need the trust between us and the health professionals,” intended to reach.

“They won’t be able to use this because you need to show up at the same place and time several times a day,” Norway has the worst heroin mortality rate in West

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giant Bayer, diamorphine was initially prescribed as pain relief. ing projects and the industrialized western edge of the city where addicts can get clean needles, medical help and a hot meal.

He reluctantly dips in and out of medical rehabilita tion programs run out of centers like this, but is highly suspicious of a health system that he says is too close to the police and makes “every day of addiction miser able.” but says he can’t imagine ever shaking his addiction to heroin.

deals unmolested by police.

was banned in most countries, but continued to be man ufactured and made available in Britain, primarily for end of life care.

using diamorphine to treat heroin addicts unrespon sive to other treatments such as methadone. many all showed that supervised injectable heroin can

In this Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 photograph, a jug of used needles to exchange for new is seen near, Jim “Woods” Ellis in an industrial area of Camden, N.J., as Ellis describes using the drug, naloxone, often known by the brand name Nacran, to reverse an addict’s heroin overdose. Naloxone works most of the time, but national statistics aren’t kept on what happens to people who are revived. Some overdose again soon afterward. Some get treatment and get clean, but limited insurance, high costs and a shortage of spots at treatment centers can be hurdles.

ment from criminal activities” and “marked improve mind. ments in social functioning.” Joesendal says this type “It is not an option from the government’s point of of harm reduction is at the heart of the proposed policy. view,” she said. “We think we should prioritize other measures.”

The government’s overdose prevention strategy However, wary of encouraging use rather than reha advocates persuading users to switch to smoking, which is far safer than injecting. Yet it will not allow government rejected Joesendal’s application for a medi addicts to use Oslo and Bergen’s injecting rooms to cal heroin trial. smoke the drug.

“The injecting room is supposed to help prevent not cause overdose, we don’t think it is appropriate to use it in the injecting rooms.”

It said the therapy creates “major reductions” in their continued use of illicit street heroin, “major disengage

Sinatra’s birthplace commemorates his 100th birthday SHAWN MARSH

clothes and even a car, which helped him

also bear his name.

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learned where she is from. where fashionable young hipsters roam the “They always wanted to know if I had a national radio program for amateur enter city’s bars and restaurants after spending seen him in a store or a movie theater or some other place in town, and if he was like However, some Hoboken residents felt up movie star,” she said. representative for Hoboken.

his lady and he certainly was a big part of

Robert Foster said. very good year.

to think of it as a dumpy small Jersey town, people come out of the woodwork,” Foster said. “We enjoy the fans because they are so loyal and he means so much to them.”

Lacking any major items that belonged

that will be capped by a centennial birthday Technology, which awarded the high school

later called Hoboken a sewer.

Urban blight plagued the city until the for Frank” satellite radio program with

through media displays and visitors receive a map with their $4 admission that features

the Hudson River to renovate brownstones and build condominiums. The icy relation

in New York City,” she said. “Frank helped put Hoboken on the map, and people still come there to this day just see ‘his town’ and learn more about him. Hoboken owes

was not poor and was probably one of the more fortunate kids growing up.”

His mother made sure her son had nice

Ravens return blocked field goal on last play, stun Browns TOM WITHERS

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the sideline, forcing the Browns to call a timeout.

sprinted down the sideline, Browns fans, some of whom came to the game Brent Urban just wanted a chance to play. Will Hill wanted redemption. with brown paper bags over their heads, felt more disgust.

On one dramatic, unforgettable play, the two Ravens achieved their goals.

For a primetime game with little TV appeal, this one had a little bit of Hill returned it 64 yards for a touchdown, sending Baltimore to an improb everything:

who was making his NFL debut after missing his rookie season with a knee injury and then tearing a biceps in training camp.

throwing an incompletion. He was immediately taken to the locker room

being out so long, it’s crazy. I’m almost speechless. It’s just a wonderful feeling.”

Hill had been beaten by Browns wide receiver Travis Benjamin for a

season is over.

of him partying during the bye week. thing he could to make up for his mistake.

“I was praying,” Hill said. “I said, ‘If we get a block and it bounced my way, I’m going to take it to the end zone.’ Luckily, it did.” tightly as he crossed the goal line.

When he was at Utah, Clay infamously dropped the ball just short of have been decimated by injuries all season and seem to take every game down the last ticks on the clock.

“One of the greatest football games you’re probably ever going to see in this season.

minute to Browns cornerback Tramon Williams, a turnover that appeared to doom the Ravens.

enough to make coach John Harbaugh, a former special teams coach, smile. sidelines. That was just a thing of beauty,” he said. “We scored two touch downs on special teams and that’s an incredible thing.”

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THE EQUINOX WEEKLY WORKOUT JURIEN GARRISON

Equinox Staff Welcome back everyone! I hope everyone reading this had a wonderful Thanksgiving. This workout is cises should be done with a weight you are comfortable with and with a weight you can do controlled reps with. Remember, controlled reps are the best reps!

Exercise Three: Side Dumbbell Raise Equipment: Dumbbells Time Needed: 5 Minutes

Exercise One: Bench Press Equipment: Bench Press Time Needed: 5 Minutes

HOW TO: · Hold for a few seconds once the bar is lightly resting on your chest and bring the bar back up. · Make sure you take your time with the exercise. Doing it slow is doing it right.

Exercise Two: Rope Triceps Pushdown Equipment Needed: Rope Pushdown Extension Time Needed: 5 Minutes

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HOW TO: · Standing straight up, hold a dumbbell in each hand. · Lift the dumbbells to shoulder high. You can either lift the dumbbells at the same time or lift them individually. Take your time with this exercise.

Exercise Four: Front Dumbbell Raise Equipment: Dumbbells Time Needed: 5 Minutes

HOW TO: Standing upright with your torso straight and a very small inclination forward,

should be pointing up towards the pulley as they hold the bar. This is your starting position. · Using your triceps, bring the bar down until it touches the front of your thighs always remain stationary next to your torso and only the forearms should move.

HOW TO: · Standing straight up, hold a dumbbell in each hand. · Lift the dumbbells in front up you to shoulder height. You can either lift the dumbbells at the same time or you can lift them individually. Take your time.

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Rousey dominated by Holm in first loss of career JACOB BARRETT

Equinox Staff Have you ever had to take a test you thought you were going to ace, and when you go to class and get the test you realize you have absolutely no answers for it?

That’s pretty much what happened to Ronda Rousey at UFC 193.

The (now former) Bantamweight champion of the world got taken to school by Holly Holm. To be fair, the undefeated contender was thought to be Rousey’s biggest threat to her continued UFC supremacy. Rousey one can really blame her for being a

little cocky though. She’s an Olympic Bronze medalist, Gold Medal winning Judo expert and was undefeated began, Rousey continued the coldup until referee Herb Dean stopped heartedness when she refused to touch gloves with Holm. Holm made her pay for that.

It’s funny, during an interview on Rousey and Holm locked arms The Tonight Show Rousey told host during a heated stare. UFC President Jimmy Fallon that Holm would “try Dana White stepped in before any and like, keep distance and keep far damage could be done by either com- away from me and get me frustrated petitor and they went on their way, to a point [where] I’ll make a mistake and she can try and kick me in the they stepped into The Octagon with head, but it’s not going to go like that. each other the next day.

The matchup was set to be a good Well, she was right about most of that. Except the last part. You know, be decided by who could force their the part where she says that it wasn’t going to go exactly the way she described it.

Because it did.

Rousey looked lost, chasing after Holm, only to get hit with punch after punch. There didn’t seem to be any way for Rousey to answer back with shots of her own. Holm seemed to beat Rousey at her own game and

after and continue to pick the champion apart. Rousey ended up losing of her career, and she’d reach another unfortunate milestone soon after.

Part of me that Ronda knew she would lose when the second round started. Her hands dropped, her chin was exposed, her punches were loose and reckless. At one point Rousey swung at Holm and Holm dipped under it with ease, and Rousey lost her balance as it seemed like her ankles were breaking, dropping to one knee.

The end was near.

The last 20 seconds were tough to watch. Ronda was exhausted, her face was beat up from countless hooks and jabs. The last few strikes spun Rousey around and as she was turning around, Holm smacked her with a perfectly placed head kick. As Rousey fell, Holm hit rousey with a Rowdy Ronda Rousey was made tame 57 seconds into the second won. ers? Who knows. I’d pay to see the rematch though. Someone get Dana White on the phone.

Jacob can be contacted at jbarrett@kscequinox.com

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Holly Holm (left) punches Ronda Rousey during their UFC 193 bantamweight title fight in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. Holm pulled off a stunning upset victory over Rousey in the fight, knocking out the women’s bantamweight champion in the second round with a powerful kick to the head Sunday.

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

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Men’s Hayden Patterson 26:33.30 252nd

Women’s Kait Wheeler 22:12.10 51st

Team Points Keene State 163 Roger Williams 128

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MIT Invitational @ MIT 6:30 p.m.

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Kelsey Cognetta (left) challenges a defender as she looks to make a layup in a game against Smith College at the Spaulding Gymnasium on Nov. 21.

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Jeff Lunn (ball carrier) of Keene State makes a move toward the hoop in a game against Lasell College on Nov. 19.

High scorers lifting women over opponents Men getting production all through lineup NICK TOCCO

equinox Staff The Keene State College women’s basketball team remains undefeated after their three game stretch last week improving to a 5-0 record.

In their game on Wednesday, vincing fashion by a score of 93-64.

McPadden, who lead the pack with 17 points. Junior Stephanie Martin both had 13 points, while junior forward Sarah Kober and sophomore guard Sandi Purcell both had 12 points. Amanda Petrow also provided a big boost earning a double-double with ten points and 11 rebounds. came back home to the Spauld-

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BRIAN CLEMMENSON scored career high 26 points [team equinox Staff high]. Endicott guard Kelsey Cuddy

by Amanda Petrow who booked posed the biggest threat to the owls The Keene State College’s Men’s a strong performance, scoring 17 posting a stellar performance, leadpoints [career high] and pulled ing the team with 21 points. Cuddy Basketball team is smoking hot to open up the season for a second down nine rebounds. Petrow was year in a row, establishing a record and a remarkable nine steals. of 5-0 so far. the bench from Emily McPadden After winning the Keene State who scored 11 points in 11 minutes. with Kelsey Cognetta dropping 13 Sarah Kober scored nine points of her own and hauled in ten rebounds. a double digit scoring tally. The men have picked up right where In addition, Stephanie D’Annolfo owls were also boosted by Sarah was only two points, two assists and Kober’s 11 rebounds and StephaNovember 19 at Spaulding Gym. three rebounds shy of logging a triple-double with eight points, eight blocked shots.

44-43 at halftime and were able to assists and seven rebounds.

Following two run-away wins, to continue their undefeated streak squeeze by in the second half. Sophagainst UMass Dartmouth Saturday, omore guard Dizel Wright led the road Tuesday, November 24, against December 5, at home in the Spauld20 points and had ten rebounds to Endicott where they would face ing Gym. record a double-double. their toughest test of their three KSC shot 45 percent from the game stretch. In a tightly contested Nick can be contacted at ntocco@kscequinox.com win by a score of 60-56, lead heavInterim Head Coach Ryan Cain said ily by Sophomore Sandi Purcell who

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he likes his team having the balanced scoring. “I think we’ve con- during the last three games is the After allowing 101 and 88 points

where we want to be,” Cain said. time on the season defeating the and 78 points respectively.

University of New England 89-66 on Cain said he is glad that the November 21. In that contest senior defense has played better. “The guard Nate Stitchell led Keene State scorers with 17 points and junior good and now I think we are start-

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State took care of the Pride with

lead at halftime in that game and were outscored 49-41 in second anced scoring attack for the squad

said.

Keene State returns to action on Saturday, December 5, at 3 p.m., in the Spaulding Gym when they will take on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Brian can be contacted at bclemmenson@kscequinox.com

Wright led all Keene State scorers with 17 points and ten rebounds.

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This season, Purcell has scored in

games. Purcell recently set a new career Sandi Purcell, a guard on the KSC wom- high in points, scoring 26 against Endicott en’s basketball team, is a sophomore from College.

Hudson, New Hampshire. Purcell played In the game, Purcell was 5 for 8 from her high school basketball at Alvirne High the free throw line and shot 50 percent School in Hudson. from beyond the free-throw line. scored a season high 24 points against the University of Southern Maine.

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territory CRAE MESSER

SportS Editor is just a very talented runner and Sometimes in sports, success doesn’t really improve.”

Colotti said that seeing the improve Keene State College cross country team, senior Cara Colotti made it to the national championship. years. When asked what had changed this year since years past, Colotti made it clear she wanted to give her all.

“Since this was my last year, I just decided that I was going to leave it all out there when I was running. I didn’t hold Connecticut College. back, I took some chances,” Colotti said.

get the chance to coach Cara until this onships held in Winneconne, Wiscon as a team in nine years. At nationals, the

accomplished this season.

“I didn’t really know very much about her prior to the preseason when they (the I was struck by her personality, she’s very outgoing and has a great, positive atti tude all the time. But I was also struck by

up her cross country career at KSC. Her senior year was certainly her most suc she has never reached the regionals stage in cross country, let alone nationals.

certainly an inspiring one, noting that there are numbers and statistics indi cating the improvements she has made

even thought I would make it to region als,” Colotti said. “I have improved my time by over two minutes since I came at Keene State. here [to Keene State].”

Cara isn’t the only one noticing the Colotti’s work ethic.

Fellow cross country runner and Colot ering said. dents, and they have lived together since their sophomore year.

“Cara has always been really commit

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Keene State College senior and cross country runner Cara Colotti advanced past the Little East Conference championships to the regional and national stages for the first time in her four years at KSC.

Men’s club hockey ready for new arena after big win AUSTIN SANIDAS

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hockey team has been playing in Winchen

campus. When asked about the biggest dis On Saturday, November 21, the Keene advantage about not having a home rink, State College men’s ice hockey team put senior goaltender Dylan Strogen stated that on an absolute clinic against Holy Cross at the travel was the biggest obstacle. “Having the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena in Winchendon, Massachusetts.

It only took the Owls 18 seconds to light driving to practice, getting dressed and then actually practicing,” Strogen said.

Owls then scored two more goals in the and Derek Clark. Holy Cross managed to

have been volunteering down at the new rink to help set up the mats in the locker who also chipped in with two assists. He be there.”

Mitchell. rink will attract a larger crowd, accord Head Coach Bobby Rodrigue was a very mented, “I think we play to a crowd, so I since they can walk there, will play to our a quicker start than we have recently and advantage.” that was important.” He also stated that good saves” and that he has been happy not

the team as students. Rodrigue cited trav

demics too. He predicts that with the new rink close by, his players will have

the last time they would have to play a home

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Owls forward Kurt Mitchell (left) looks to make a pass towards the center of the ice as a teammate of his skates towards goal. The Owls defeated Holy Cross 9-1 on Nov. 21.

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