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Vol. 70, Issue #13 Thursday, December 7, 2017

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KSC student arrested for alleged theft Treadwell implements two-school system in effort to decrease $5.5 million deficit ALEXANDRIA SAURMAN

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On Friday, Nov. 10, Keene State College senior Bridgette Lord was arrested and charged with “theft by unauthorized taking” of over $1,501, according to the Keene Police Department (KPD) police log.

A theft of more than $1,500 is classified as a class A felony, as explained in Title LXII: Criminal Code of the New Hampshire Statutes.

Lord allegedly took $6,757.64 from the Delta Xi Phi (DXP) sorority at KSC between Aug. 2016 and Oct. 2017, as stated in a Superior Court Complaint signed

by Cheshire County Attorney John Webb.

Lord was the sorority’s treasurer during this time period.

Officer Matthew Bomberg requested Lord’s arrest warrant, according to the affidavit.

Lord allegedly used the sorority’s card to make purchases from companies such as “Time Warner, iTunes, Music Notes, Amazon, and some other charges to local stores and restaurants,” as stated on the affidavit.

A warrant for Lord’s arrest was issued on Nov. 9

by Keene Justice Edward J. Burke, according to Lord’s arrest warrant.

That affidavit also stated that sorority members’ dues ($200 per member) were missing from DXP’s bank account.

Bomberg calculated the monumental total of missing members’ dues to be $1,114 from the fall 2016 semester and $4,340 from the spring 2017 semester.

Lord said to Bomberg, according to the affidavit, she intended on paying the sorority back, even if it took years, but had no set plan.

Lord said she could not comment on the charges.

When contacted for an interview by The Equinox, Coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Leadership at KSC Brandon Mathieu said he was unable to comment.

National President of DXP Vicki Nelson also said she was unable to comment.

Dean of Students Gail Zimmerman said she was unable to speak about Lord due to “federal privacy regulations.”

Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct Matthew Salter said he was unable to speak about Lord because of the The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Bail was set to $1,000 on Nov. 10 at 5:45 p.m. with conditions including, but not limited to, “not discuss[ing] the case with any DXP sorority members,” according to an Orders and Conditions of Bail document.

Lord was to appear in court for an arraignment on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 1:00 p.m., but it was cancelled because an agreement was reached by the prosecutor and defense, according to courthouse officials.

A dispositional conference will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m. at the Cheshire Superior Court, as stated on the Notice of Dispositional Conference document.

According to the Cheshire Superior Court Case Summary for Lord, Lord’s attorney is Richard C. Guerriero, Jr..

Guerriero did not respond for comment.

Alexandria Saurman can be contacted at asaurman@kscequinox.com

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adMinistrativE ExEcutivE Editor JESSICA RICARD

nEws Editor Keene State College is facing a $5.5 million expense reduction target for fiscal year 2019 (FY19), which could result in position eliminations for faculty and staff. Additionally, the current three-school model for KSC has been restructured to form a two-school model, effective FY19.

During a campus-wide meeting held on Nov. 28 in the Redfern Arts Center, KSC Interim President Dr.

Melinda Treadwell and Chancellor of the University System of New Hampshire Dr. Todd Leach discussed future plans for KSC. Treadwell announced a voluntary separation program, which she said would be a new incentive chosen via an application process and available to all benefitted and tenure-track faculty members. However, this program has the potential for the campus to “become too lean in some areas,” Treadwell said, and the program risks the possibility of full departments wanting to take advantage of it and leave.

Once those who are willing to apply are accepted, the administration will then reassess the positions financially needed to be eliminated.

Additionally, Treadwell released the campus’ new two-school model, which will consist of a School of Arts, Education and Culture and a School of Sciences, Sustainability and Health. However, she did not come up with this model on her own. From Nov. 13-16, Treadwell held four listening sessions to get input and feedback on what faculty and staff felt was important to consider in creating a new school model.

Faculty suggested wanting opportunities to revise the Integrative Studies Program (ISP), as well as recognize that majors matter and department chairs are essential leaders within the campus community.

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Admissions increase by 100

New campaign attracts prospective students to KSC MOLLY SPOONER

Equinox staff This past week, Keene State College held their fall Open House. According to Director of Admissions Peggy Richmond, the purpose of the open house was for admitted students and other students who are interested in KSC to come and experience what the college has to offer.

Currently, KSC admissions for the 2018/19 year are 100 applications ahead of where they were at this time last year. Richmond attributes this to the fact that admissions has sped up the process on their end. “I

think that you know we are not up in applications, so it’s not that we have more to read. Some of it has to do with receiving applications and how we are communicating with students and getting them to complete their applications quicker,” Richmond said. She said that admissions is reaching out to students by calls, e-mails and postcards.

Richmond said she is very excited about the new things the office has put in place to change the application and reach-out process, but one huge addition has been the new pamphlet that comes to students who express interest in KSC. The pamphlet consists of 40 things to do before you graduate from KSC. Stu-

dents, staff and faculty were asked what they thought was most important to be on the list. Then, Richmond and her admissions team took the top suggestions and turned them into 40 things to do before you graduate.

This is the first thing that students get, and Richmond and the admissions department are building the entire admitted students campaign around this concept.

At the actual Open House event on Friday, Dec. 1, when prospective students arrived, they were first taken into the Mabel Brown Room of the L.P. Young Student Center for a welcome speech and performance

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218 unregistered for spring semester

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Do what you need to do to take care of yourself in a timely fashion… because no one’s going to do it for you.

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Registration is 1.7 percent behind compared to this time last year ABBYGAIL VASAS

Copy Editor With all of the things students have to pay attention to throughout the semester, it can be hard to look past what is in front of you and plan for the future. One of those things that needs to be planned in advance is registering for next semester’s classes.

Keene State College’s Registrar Tom Richard reported that, currently, there are 218 students who have not registered for classes for next semester yet. At this point, registration is 1.7 percent behind where it was last year at this same time. Richard said, “[1.7 percent] sounds like nothing, but nothing translates into 218 real students.”

Years ago, students used to only have a two-week window to register, but now, they can register, add or drop classes at any time, from any place through the self-service software. Richard said he wanted students to have broader access to registration because he understands their lives can get crazy throughout the semester.

“My primary responsibility is supplying a procedure to register… it’s at that point that other factors come in.” Those factors include decreased sections of classes, retention issues and account holds that prevent students from registering.

Currently, 52 students have holds on their accounts,

meaning they could not register if they wanted to.

Those holds take on three forms: financial holds, advising holds and health form holds.

A financial hold means the student has things on his financial account that they still need to pay, whether that be paying his tuition bill or parking fines. Once the student has paid whatever needs to be taken care of on her account, they are considered financially cleared and the hold is removed from her account, thus allowing her to register for classes.

An advising hold means the student needs to meet with an advisor before he can register. According to Richard, 10 first-year students are currently experiencing this kind of hold, as the college requires all first-year and incoming students, such as those who have transferred here, to receive advising before they can register for classes. Richard said in order to have this type of hold lifted, the student simply has to send her plan to her advisor. The advisor then reviews it and approves it, and then the hold is lifted.

According to KSC’s Director of Academic and Career Advising Pat Halloran, it is not just first-years and transfer students who are required to meet with an advisor before registering; students in the math and English departments must seek advising as well. She said, “The point of doing this is to encourage the student-advisor relationship.”

Although KSC wants students to connect with faculty in their respective departments, a student can also see a professional advisor at Academic and Career Advising if need be and have the hold on their account lifted. Halloran said in these past few weeks, the center has been reaching out to students who have yet to register, and she herself has been meeting with at least one student per week to advise them.

The final hold that could be placed on a student’s account is due to not filling out the required health forms for the Center of Health and Wellness. The filing of the health forms is only required for first-year and transfer students. One form assesses their risk of contracting or carrying tuberculosis, and the other shows that they have received certain immunizations such as the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella, the varicella vaccine, which protects against chickenpox, the TDAP vaccine, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (also known as whooping cough) and the Meningitis vaccine.

Although the state of New Hampshire does not require higher education students to have vaccinations, Burke said she bases KSC’s health program on the standards set by the American College Health Association.

She cited a case that occurred this past summer, where someone at Hampton Beach was discovered to have measles, a highly contagious disease. “I have to be able

to ensure that that doesn’t happen here,” said Burke.

“It’s really a public health issue.”

Although a portion of students are experiencing a hold on their account, that does not account for the rest of the students who simply have not registered yet. “It’s perplexing,” said Richard.

He used the analogy of buying a lottery ticket to explain why it is important for students to register on time. If you do not buy a lottery ticket, you have no chance at winning, but if you do buy one, you have more of an opportunity to win. When it comes to classes, if you register on time, then you have more opportunities to get into the classes you want or need. Richard also stressed the importance of registering for at least 12 credits and maintaining their status as a full-time student. At KSC, a student needs to be considered full-time in order to receive full financial aid, become an athlete and move into on-campus housing.

Richard encouraged students to make sure they are keeping up with their academic planning and scheduling and said, “Do what you need to do to take care of yourself in a timely fashion… because no one’s going to do it for you.”

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Keene State College recognizes World AIDS Day RACHEL VITELLO

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KSC students were offered free HIV testing on Thursday, Nov. 30 and Friday, Dec. 1. Typically, the Center for Health and Wellness offers these tests year-round for just $30.

According to the website for U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 1.1 million Americans are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Friday, Dec. 1 was world AIDS Day. In honor of AIDS awareness, Keene State College hosted a couple of events on campus, including a presentation/lecture and free HIV testing for KSC students.

KSC offered free HIV testing for all students on Thursday, Nov. 30 and Friday, Dec. 1. Regularly, KSC offers sexual transmitted disease (STD) testing for students at the Center for Health and Wellness in the Elliot Center.

The Center for Health and Wellness also offers Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for KSC students. PrEP is a daily pill for people who are not HIV-positive, but are at risk of contracting HIV. The Director of the Center for Health and Wellness Christine Burke said, “Students can always call and come in and make an appointment with one of our providers…we have [the STD testing] all year round for $30.”

Burke said her best advice to students for prevention of contracting AIDS or any STDs is, “Use condoms…that is the number one way to keep you safe.

It’s that barrier method. They are one of the few things offered for free here in the center.”

As for how AIDS impacts the KSC campus community, Program Support Assistant for LGBTQ Students Hunter Kirschner said, “We are a higher ed. institution, which comes with a responsibility of education and trying to change these set narratives. We’re supposed to explore these things and look at them in different ways, be critical thinkers. We should be working to change the narratives, create more access, do advocacy and other avenues to get treatments… breaking down those stigmas.”

KSC hosted Jake Perlson, a navigator for PrEP, who gave a presentation/lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 28 in the L.P. Young Student Center that gave a brief history of AIDS activism and information about the future of HIV prevention and care.

Part of the presentation focused on the history of AIDS activism. This included the first candlelight vigil held in 1983 in Central Park, which 1,500 people attended to show their solidarity with people living with AIDS/HIV. Magic Johnson, a basketball player who was openly HIV-positive, was also mentioned. Johnson announced in a press conference in 1991 that he was HIV-positive and shocked the nation. A retired nurse practitioner who attended the event, Carolyn Jones, recalled, “Usually in the clinic I was working at, we would have two to three people per day come in for STD tests. The day Magic Johnson came out as HIV-positive, we had about 35 people come in to get tested.”

Perlson outlined the benefits of the new drug PrEP. Perlson said, “PrEP has been proven to lower your risk up to 99 percent. It’s kind of a really cool miracle. You can take your status into your own hands.”

Advocacy is an important step in reducing the numbers of people diagnosed with HIV. Perlson said, “There’s racial/ethnic disparities. Rates [of HIV contraction] are higher in minorities, which has nothing to do with our biology. It’s often due to access to healthcare, knowledge about PrEP and other social factors...

Addressing the HIV epidemic has everything to do with addressing these co-occurring social issues.”

According to Perlson, some ways to be an advocate for the fight against AIDS/HIV include, “Getting yourself tested, telling folks about it [PrEP], voting, calling and asking to speak with members of the electorate.”

Rachel Vitello can be contacted at rvitello@kscequinox.com

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as a student panel. The students were then taken on a tour, which ended with a meal in the Zorn Dining Commons. There were also two fairs, one regarding the different majors offered at KSC and another about all the services that are offered here for students, like the Information Technology Group and Financial Aid Office.

One prospective student took advantage of the opportunities the open house had to offer. Prospective student Maddie Brennen of Barnstable, Massachusetts said, “The Open House was good. There was a student panel and an a cappella group sang and we took a tour, and there was information booths all set up. It was good; I got to meet a lot of people and learn about my major.”

Many other prospective students took the chance to learn about the various majors KSC has to offer. Prospective student Cole Demirjian said, “Keene has a lot of the majors I am interested in: athletic training, education, marketing, and I was glad I got to learn about them.”

Richmond said, “The big difference in our Open House this fall is the student participation.” This year, she said they are really focusing on getting students who are thinking about coming to KSC to connect with current students on campus. “We just try to get the incoming students connected with our students as much as we can during the day because we really do believe that that is going to be the best way for them to learn the most about Keene State,” Richmond said.

She explained that she is really trying to promote the idea of connecting possible incoming students with current students, but a big part of the participation is also coming from the Interim President of KSC Melinda Treadwell. “It’s the presence that she has and how she draws people in that, I felt, made a really big difference in the program so far,” said Richmond.

Richmond said she hopes to keep admissions up not just for the school and her admissions team, but also for Interim President Melinda Treadwell. “We really want to get the steady enrollment and have a strong class for it to be her first year as president [and] for her to be able to say, ‘This is an amazing class.’ She is so supportive and is there for us all the time, so we are going to meet our goals.”

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It’s the presence that [Treadwell] has and how she draws people in that, I felt, made a really big difference in the [Open House] program so far.

Peggy Richmond Director of Admissions

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Prospective students came to KSC on Friday, Dec. 1, for a fall Open House. Above, Madison LeClaire (left) and Diana Bulger (right) stand with Hootie, KSC’s mascot.

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This model will have two deans and a shared administrative staff, according to Treadwell, but all department chairs, faculty and staff will remain consistent for each major.

The two schools are separated by academic communities, five total within each school, and the departments fall within the appropriate placement.

In terms of how this restructuring will be affecting the departments individually, Nursing Department Chair Dr. Patricia Shinn said the new two-school system won’t be significantly affecting the nursing program.

However, she said it may change who she’ll be reporting to.

Currently, the three-school system is represented by four deans: one in the School of Arts and Humanities, one in the School of Sciences and Social Sciences and two in the School of Professional and Graduate Studies.

With the two-school structure, both schools will have a dean, Treadwell said, but it is unsure as to who they will be.

When taking the voluntary separation incentive into consideration

though, Shinn said a couple of the full time nursing faculty members may take advantage of it.

If the nursing program were to lose one full time faculty member in a given nursing specialty area, she said, the college may have to re-hire in that specialty in order to stay under accreditation.

“I understand where the college is at financially. I’ve been at other colleges where it’s been that difficult and nursing needs to be a part of the change to help the whole college through this hard time, so if we have to be back at three full time faculty, then that’s what we’re back at and we’ll hire qualified adjuncts,” Shinn explained.

Shinn said she’s on board to help the college through this challenging time.

“I don’t see it as a negative. I see it as a challenge and I like challenges or I wouldn’t be here,” Shinn said.

Department Chair of the Communications and Philosophy Department Dr. Nigel Malcolm did not have a comment on the ideas presented.

Multiple department chairs were also contacted, but did not respond in time for comment.

Treadwell was open to the fact that both of these ideas are not flawless

and offered a slide during her presentation regarding parts of her plans that still need further discussion.

These included conversations about gaining clarity of roles for deans, chairs and affiliated faculty members, realigning administrative support roles and investments and potential efficiencies needed.

Treadwell reassured the campus community that the $5.5 million target is “manageable.” “You all should expect me to get our budget balanced by FY19,” Treadwell said.

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STUDENT ASSEMBLY Green Bikes receives national recognition BRIEF

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BusiNess MaNager Keene State College Student Assembly came to order on Dec. 5, to discuss an increase in the rate for student meal plans and housing.

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Paul Striffolino and General Manager of Sodexo Dining Services Josef Quirinale presented on behalf of KSC Dining Services.

They requested a 2.5 percent increase in the price of meal plans per semester.

The reasoning for the increase, according to Striffolino and Quirinale, was to continue improving dietary needs for students in the Dining Commons, such as the gluten free and vegan sections.

They also said they want to continue having interns present and allow classes such as Food Service Management to continue to be involved in the Dining Commons.

The assembly voted and this budget request was approved unanimously.

Next to present was the Associate Dean of Students and

Director of Residential Life and Housing Services Kent DrakeDeese.

He requested a 2.8 percent increase in on-campus housing.

This increase will cover normal fixed costs, as well as close the deficit and account for Bushnell Hall closing.

Drake-Deese’s request was voted on with two abstentions and four against, however the request was still approved.

KSC Button Club appeared before the assembly and requested funding for a new button-maker.

This would be used for all graphic design students that are members of the club and students that are working on their portfolio.

The button maker costs $431.

This was approved unanimously by the assembly.

Student Assembly will not meet next week due to the holiday break.

JESSICA RICARD

News editor Keene State College has been recognized, yet again, for its efforts and commitment to sustainability. For its “outstanding efforts to encourage bicycling” on campus, KSC has been named a Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) by The League of American Bicyclists.

In categorizing universities, The League uses essential elements in five categories that are “consistent in making great places for bicycling.” These are known as the Five E’s, and include engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation & planning.

Awards come in five types: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mention. KSC has been awarded silver, meaning the campus “definitely feel[s] welcoming to bikes, but there is still usually work to be done in two or three of the E’s to undergird the bicycling culture and opportunities,” according to The League’s website.

Green Bikes Coordinator Marcus McCarroll said KSC was eligible for the award because of the fact we have a Green Bikes program, we have various places to ride around the city and many of the residence halls have bike rooms to store bicycles.

As a program that falls at the “bottom of the totem pole when it comes to trickle-down of money,” McCarroll said, the program was given a $0 budget this fiscal year and he finds himself begging for materials, such as tires and patches, to effectively run the program.

In getting the recognition for the award, however, he said it feels good and is hoping to gain some recognition from it.

Dartmouth College is the only other university in New Hampshire to rank as a BFU in 2017, and they ranked Gold.

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KSC was named a 2017 Bicycle Friendly University by The League of American Bicyclists.

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Interim President is doing all she can with a $5.5 million deficit Planning a school’s budget for a fiscal year isn’t easy, especially when the school is trying to reach an expense reduction target of $5.5 million. The Equinox reported that Keene State College’s expense reduction target will eliminate various positions on campus for the Fiscal Year of 2019 (FY19) and on top of that, the school is moving from a three-school model to a two-school model.

When combining schools and thinking about how many positions will be eliminated, one may view this as a completely negative issue.

However, KSC Interim President Melinda Treadwell has offered to “buy out” faculty and staff rather than firing them. Those interested will be able to apply for a “voluntary separation” program and the administration will then decide who

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is qualified to take this incentive.

While it’s awful to see anyone lose their job, it is a good thing that the college is attempting to buy faculty and staff out rather than leaving them with nothing.

Though Treadwell has only been at KSC for a semester, we can see the confidence she has in herself and know that her approach to this problem aims to make the campus better as a whole.

Treadwell could have increased tuition more than the 2.5 percent that she plans on for the 2018 academic year. She could have eliminated classes and eliminated even more funding for organizations instead, for example.

Taking on the position as president at a college with financial issues is not simple. No matter what

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within the University System of New Hampshire (USNH), Plymouth State University (PSU), also remodeled their educational system.

The Union Leader reported that when PSU changed their educational system, they added more schools, or “clusters,” which is the opposite of what KSC is doing.

However, similarly to KSC, PSU offered buyouts, of which 63 faculty and staff accepted.

Fifteen additional faculty and staff were laid off during June 2017.

While we appreciate the way Treadwell is handling the $5.5 mil expense reduction, we hope that we will not see our professors laid off.

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way she goes about trying to make cuts to bring back more money, someone will be upset.

Even though 50-100 faculty will be losing their positions, fixing a $5.5 million expense reduction isn’t that simple. Someone is bound to be affected.

But rather than getting upset about it, we need to give her a chance.

Treadwell told The Equinox, “You all should expect me to get our budget balanced by FY19,” and this is very telling. We need someone who is invested in the student body as a whole and actually cares enough to get the college out of debt as fast as possible. As harsh as it sounds, faculty and staff’s salaries do draw a large amount of money.

When it comes down to it, this situation could be held a lot worse. Recently, another institution

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Ending Net Neutrality will be harmful ABBYGAIL VASAS

COpy EditOr It’s hard to imagine what life would be like without internet access. You would not be able to fill out a job application, access any information not contained in a book, send or receive any e-mails or access any social media sites.

I think it is safe to say that we would all fall apart; I know I would.

Losing internet access is not something commonly thought about by the people who already have it, but more people could be in danger of losing access if net neutrality disappears.

According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), net neutrality means that we are all equal in the internet’s eyes. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as Verizon, AT&T or Spectrum, cannot analyze your data and deny your computer access or slow your connection. For example, they could charge a fee to sites like Netflix in exchange for faster loading time for their videos.

Slow Netflix connections may not seem very consequential, however, think about the other applications that a lack of accountability for ISP’s could have.

A more pertinent example would be if an ISP held conservative values and wanted to promote the consumption of conservative news or prevent the consumption of liberal news, they could speed-up connections to those sites it agrees with and slow-down the connections to outlets it disagrees with or charge you more money to access them.

That example may become a reality if the Trump administration has its way. Trump’s chairman of The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Ajit Pai, proposed an end to net neutrality, which would allow for ISPs to discriminate between users and websites.

Personally, I think the proposed disintegration of net neutrality is disgusting and we, as internet users, need to fight it as best we can.

We cannot sit back and think that this does not affect us because it undeniably does. Everyone who uses the internet will feel the consequences.

ABC News described what could happen if the FCC gets rid of net neutrality.

First, our services may not work as well unless we pay a special fee to use the “fast lane,” and services that already charge a fee may get more expensive. For example, if Netflix wanted to keep their videos loading quickly they might have to pay a fee to ISP’s, thus causing the price of a Netflix subscription to increase. In addition, small media outlets may not be able to pay the fee and because of that their content might load really slowly.

Perhaps slow enough to deter a user from waiting to see the results and turning to a different site to get their information. In the long-run, new or small companies and internet start-ups may have a harder time getting off the ground or be forced to shut down because they do not have the revenue to pay the ISPs to get their content to consumers.

These consequences could also impact the ever-growing socioeconomic divide.

If a low-income family or individual, such as a college student, cannot

afford to pay for well-connected internet access a number of unfair things could happen to them. If they are in school they may not be able to complete their homework or access class materials. They would not be able to conduct online job searches or fill-out applications.

They would not be able to search for doctors on their health insurance plan. They would not be able to view comprehensive news unless they had access to a newspaper, which also costs money. It would be harder for them to keep in touch with friends or family that may be far away. It would be harder for them to attend events that are primarily organized or advertised online.

The drawbacks to the elimination of net neutrality are seemingly endless, while the benefits are practically nowhere to be seen. The only ones who have anything to gain from losing net neutrality are the large corporations who can afford to pay the ISPs for better service and the ISPs themselves who are getting all this extra revenue.

This should outrage every single person on this campus. If you are as angry about this proposal as I am, then join me in taking action to prevent it.

If we want to uphold net neutrality then we need to make our voices heard. Congress needs to know that this is not what the people want. We cannot trust the federal government to save us, we need to save ourselves.

Tell your representatives to vote “No!” this December when the FCC proposal reaches the floor.

Abbygail Vasas can be contacted at avasas@kscequinox.com

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Think before you post a volunteering ‘selfie’ GRACE PECCI

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Think about what you would do in the following scenario: You’re on a volunteer trip in a third world country for a week or two. There are tons of children in the town where you’re volunteering who are interested in you and you want to take a picture with them.

Do you do it?

One campaign, launched in November 2017, reminds young volunteers why they need to think before they post selfies or pictures of where they are volunteering.

The campaign was created by Radi-Aid, “a project of the Norwegian Students’ and Academics’ International Assistance Fund (SAIH) that fights stereotypes in aid and development, and by Barbie Savior, an Instagram parody account,” according to National Public Radio (NPR).

This campaign specifically targets those who go on volunteer trips in Africa and it makes you think about being more conscious of what you post. The campaign aims to fight against stereotypes that are found through giving aid, whether it’s through volunteering directly or giving donations.

With the semester coming to a close, it also means that there will be various volunteer trips for students to go on, whether it’s through the Alternative Break (AB) program or other programs offered at Keene State College.

When it comes to these types of trips however, volunteers need to reflect on the way their actions affect the communities around them — good or bad.

I’ve seen countless posts where people will go on these sorts of trips and post stereotypical photos like the ones that the Barbie Savior account and Radi-Aid fight

against. I’ve seen photos where people will paint themselves to be a superhero rescuing damsels in distress who will never be able to fend for themselves when this truly isn’t the case.

I know people who have gone on trips like these who would rather have the trip benefit themselves than the ones they are helping.

But when it comes down to it, not every person who takes pictures while he/ she is volunteering abroad is meaning to create a fake image.

If you want to take a picture with people that you find a special connection with, then do it. If you want to show people where you are working to open other people’s eyes, do it.

You shouldn’t be subjected to criticism.

But after that, put down your phone and really focus on what’s in front of you.

I understand the point that Radi-Aid is putting out there.

When you’re going on a volunteer trip, you need to remember why you wanted to go on the trip in the first place.

I volunteered for a week in Selma, Alabama almost two years ago through the AB program. You don’t know when you sign up where you’ll go.

You are given a theme of different trips and apply for the ones you are interested in.

My trip focused on social injustice. We worked with an amazing organization called Something New and did most of our service out of the church they meet in.

Something New works with children and young adults in the Selma community and gives them a safe place to go to dance, sing, act and hang out.

The organization has saved many people who were on the streets participating in gang activities.

Now, I am no Mother Teresa. I haven’t gone back to Selma, and I’m not sure when I will get a chance to. But this trip was so eye-opening for me and it made me want to volunteer again.

The Barbie Savior Instagram page takes away from those who actually want to volunteer and enjoy volunteering. It depicts white people as shallow, stupid and selfish and this is not the case for all who volunteer.

There most certainly are people out there who fit the image they describe on their Instagram posts.

But as someone who likes to volunteer, not to feel better about myself but to actually help out, it is slightly offensive, even if it is meant to be purely satirical.

In attempts to eliminate stereotypes in giving aid, the page has created their own stereotypes.

Grace Pecci can be contacted at gpecci@kscequinox.com

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When it comes down to it, not every person who takes pictures while he/ she is volunteering abroad is meaning to create a fake image.

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It doesn’t matter the time of year, you never owe anyone a hug LINDSAY GIBBONS

EquinOx staff ’Tis the season! The holidays are often a time for family gatheringsget-togethers with yummy food, funny stories, family traditions and a lot of love. But could young girls be getting the wrong idea about consent through the constant physical affection they are often made to shower upon relatives they might barely know?

Could insisting, “Go give uncle a big hug!” or “Auntie is leaving, —give her a kiss!” actually be doing more harm than good?

As the holidays are rapidly approaching, Girl Scouts recently issued a warning to parents, asking them to reconsider making their daughters hug relatives at family gatherings. These hugs are obviously not sexual in nature, just doting aunts, uncles and grandparents who have not seen their grandchildren lately.

They come to holiday gatherings inclined to big embraces and cheek pinches. However, the post made

by Girl Scouts said that this could set the stage for unexpected consequences.

“Think of it this way,” Girl Scouts said. “Telling your child that she owes someone a hug just because she hasn’t seen this person in a while or because they gave her a gift can set the stage for her questioning whether she ‘owes’ another person any type of physical affection when they’ve bought her dinner or done something else seemingly nice for her later in life.” The post aimed to call attention to the rising number of sexual assault cases and urged parents to be cautious.

The post, “Reminder: She Doesn’t Owe Anyone a Hug. Not Even at the Holidays,” has been shared nearly 7,000 times on Facebook and has been met with some mixed reactions. Many supported the post while others viewed it as completely rude.

“No girl is going to seriously think that she has to

get physical with a guy to be polite, just because she had to give Aunt Betty a hug at Christmas when she was little,” one reader, Angelique McKowan states. However, many were supportive of the Girl Scouts’ post.

One parent, Jenifer Davis-Batista, wrote, “If an adult is seriously offended by a CHILD not feeling comfortable with a hug, they need to grow up. Of course we all want our kids to be loving and kind. But doing something that doesn’t feel right to them just because an adult wants you to is wrong.”

After receiving some backlash from the post, Girl Scouts issued a statement to NBC news. Girl Scouts stated that the advice was meant as a “license to be rude.”

They simply wanted to emphasize that there are other ways for young girls to show gratitude and love towards relatives, other than physical affection. “Saying how much she’s missed someone or thank you with a smile, a high-five, or even an air kiss are all ways she can express herself, and it’s important she knows that she gets to choose which feels most comfortable to her,” they said.

According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN,) one in nine girls under the age of 18 has experienced sexual abuse or assault at the hands of an adult.

Sadly, past research also indicates that nearly one third of these episodes are perpetrated by a family member.

Girl Scouts created the post to bring attention to the rising number of sexual assault cases and to urge parents to be cautious.

“The notion of consent may seem very grown-up and like something that doesn’t pertain to children,” Girl Scouts developmental psychologist, Andrea Bastiani Archibald said. “But the lessons girls learn when they’re young about setting physical boundaries and expecting them to be respected last a lifetime, and can influence

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how she feels about herself and her body as she gets older. Plus, sadly, we know that some adults prey on children, and teaching your daughter about consent early on can help her understand her rights, know when lines have been crossed, and when to go to you for help.”

Ultimately, as the holidays approach, Girl Scouts aims to spread the message to let your children decide when and how she wants to show affection. They recognize that this won’t be necessary for every child — some kids may want to show affection right away.

If a child wants to kiss and hug their family members and friends, that’s lovely. But if a child — or anyone

— seems reticent, let them choose what to do.

Giving people the choice on how to show affection this holiday season will help people feel more in control of these situations during these hectic times. Hugging and kissing are great ways to show affection, but they are not the only ways.

Letting people choose what they’re comfortable with will make the holidays an even merrier time.

Lindsay Gibbons can be contacted at lgibbons@kscequinox.com

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Isabel Tisdale is a sociology major who found her love of writing after a fourth grade poetry project. Since then, she spends her time writing poems and creative non-fiction as a way of self- expression.

Her inspirations include Rupi Kaur, Christopher Poindexter and Warsan Shire.

She uses her life experiences to write poetry, with a strong emphasis on the use of motifs,symbols and imagery.

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“It was fun as always,” Hegeman said. “It’s the easiest concert, but it’s my favorite concert every year. I mean, I get to play Christmas music for an hour, it’s so much fun!”

This was also Hegemans’ first group that he had conducted outside of his conducting class, of which he has been in for the semester. “It was kind of nerve wracking,” Hegeman said. “But I mean it was Christmas Music so I knew the songs.”

Interim President, Melinda Treadwell, was a part of the audience for the performance.

While this year’s Tuba Christmas was not her

first, Treadwell had missed the last two previous Tuba Christmas’, and was excited to be back. “I love it. Jim and what he does every year is incredible, it’s such a tradition for us,” Treadwell said. “I just love what he does, and the artists he brings together every year, and the students, it’s great.”

Before leaving to be with her family, Treadwell said, “His jokes and the way he [Chesebrough] engages with the audience is just perfect. It’s absolutely fabulous and a big part of who we are. Great way to kick off the season!”

In the many departments found across Keene State College, you will find a lot of different professors who help to guide students in best honing their respective crafts through advice, guidance and criticism when needed. Occasionally, however, these roles can be reversed.

A KSC film curating class helped put together and present films created by faculty who had backgrounds in film and art.

Held on Thursday, Nov. 30, the 80-minute screening Faculty Projects showed works from seven different faculty members.

The films spanned across the genres, from animation, documentary, comedy and experimental film.

KSC film professor Dr. Irina Leimbacher oversaw and taught the curation class, noting how this semester was only the second time the class had been taught. Leimbacher said she created the class in part to start a course that was associated with the Film Society on campus, and to professionalize it in a way.

“For production students, I think it is really important to understand the exhibition aspect of film, and that part of the film is how you see it,” Leimbacher said, when asked what it was like to work with students from all different branches of film study to coordinate the event. She stressed the importance she held in having students view films in a group on the big screen, to experience them in a different way than they would at home on their computers.

KSC senior and double major with critical film studies and film production Colin Acker was one of the students in Liembachers’ film curating class who helped to set up the screening, and said the night went wonderfully. Acker said the class helps to set up screenings in the Putnam Theatre on campus each week, organize advertising in the form of posters, WKNH advertising or fliers, and to also help run the reception and events the night of.

When asked about how curating events such as the Faculty Projection has helped to push him further in his majors, Acker said, “It kind of defines how we view our films…it’s about the experience of viewing a film, and how to make that better for an audience. That’s what curating is.”

Acker expressed his happiness with the screening, and noted that the night’s “packed house” was the highest attended event he had noticed yet.

Acker also said how he appreciated the feedback that faculty film makers where seeking from the film students prior to the event. “For once they were asking us about their films instead,” Acker said, “It was interesting to have that rolereversal. It was a novel feeling.”

KSC film professors Ted White and Debra White-Stanley were just two of the professors who had films in the screening.

Ted White shared his comedic film “My Three Cocks,” a film done in almost a home-video kind of way, starring the macho showdowns between himself and the three roosters, whom he had raised alongside his hens at home, all the while collecting video footage over the years.

White-Stanley begun to delve in the medium of film only in the past year and a half or so. Her film, “The Bowl People,” a documentary-esque style film on a business that hand makes wooden bowls, was in the screening.

“It’s quite a learning curve,” White-Stanley said. “There quite a lot to learn. I could be studying this intensively for decades there would still me more to learn… It’s brought me a lot of joy.”

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For once they were asking us about their films instead.

It was interesting to have that role-reversal.

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Ensembles ‘jazz’ up the Redfern MERIDITH KING

artS & EntErtainmEnt Editor Deep and soulful, there really is no other music genre quite like jazz. On Friday, Dec. 1, the Keene State College Music Department presented performances done by the Jazz Combos, in a performance directed by Scott Mullett. Mullett could not attend the performance night.

The three featured jazz combo ensembles still performed without a hitch and the night continued on smoothly, led by senior music performance major Eric Dill, who performed various instruments in all three jazz combos.

“I got told this two days ago,” Dill said about emceeing the event and announcing each song to be performed.

“They were just like ‘Hey, do you want to talk for [the performance]?’ and I was just like ahh ahh okay!”

Dill said his experience with acting and public speaking helped him during the night, but it was very different going up on stage without a script or something written out.

First year music performance major, Nicholas So, was part of the audience and thought the performance went great, and thought Eric also did a great job taking over announcing performers and songs.

“He did a great job keeping everyone together. You could tell how hard he really had to work for it.” So said.

“I thought that they really enjoyed the music, and that kind of reflected on the audience, they kind of grooved with it.” So said.

Mullet mentioned the importance of exposing musical students to the “more raw emotional language” of jazz music.

“When you travel the world, this

is what people identify as American music, is jazz,” Mullet said. “I think any American musician should know some of this ‘language.’ To try and express yourself on a level of this difficulty it’s just mind-boggling. I think it’s really important to have some of this understanding.”

Mullet also noted that jazz has a unique spot for “the freedom of soloing,” and how they might play something one way one day, differently to the next day or performance.

Each jazz combo featured various instruments and nearly every performer had a solo feature throughout the performances.

“All of the solos are on spot,” Dill said, “Usually in rehearsals we do solos all the time… we play a song and everyone gets a solo.”

So said of the many solo performances that took place throughout the performances that “They did really well. Everyone got the spotlight, but no one got the spotlight too long.”

Mullet said he was not worried about the students performing without him there, saying he knew they would perform just fine.

Of the students he works with, he said he loves working with “young cats” and that their eagerness to play is a great way to end his teaching week.

“They enrich my life. I kid you not,” Mullet concluded. “They really just make my musical life more interesting because they are learning new things and they're always excited, they are always ready to go.”

A combination of talent

KSC Concert and Chamber choirs showcase talents ERIN MCNEMAR

Equinox Staff On Saturday, Dec. 3, Keene State College performers gathered in the Alumni Recital Hall to showcase their combined musical talents of the college’s concert and chamber choirs.

The show began with a collaboration of both choirs in the Daniel Pinkham version of the famous Christian hymn “Gloria.”

The piece was accompanied by the KSC Brass Ensemble. As the instrumentalist played on stage, the singers stood up and down the aisles, creating a dome of musical sound around the audience.

Sophomore Katherine Neary, who sang in the concert choir, explained what it was like to sing in such a large group with the brass accompaniment.

“It was very different because we don’t have [the brass players] in rehearsals every day. We put it together the week of the concert, but I love the full sound that we get from everything.”

Following the first number, the chamber singers exited and the concert choir began its performance. The choir highlighted its ability to blend their voices in dark, slow moving pieces that gave off an eerie feeling.

One of those pieces, “In the Bleak Midwinter” by Morten Lauridsen, featured soloist sophomore Laurel Mendelsohn and first year Alyssa Taylor. Taylor admitted that she was nervous about her solo, but was able to calm her nerves and perform.

“I did a lot of breathing exercises that we were taught,” Taylor explained. All in all, Taylor said she was happy with her performance and the outcome of the show.

In addition to presenting the works of famous composers, the concert choir sang an arrangement of “Oseh Shalom” created by KSC’s own Dr. Elaine Ginsberg. Ginsberg originally arranged the music as a four-part piece when she was in college. However, ten years ago, she decided to rearrange it into a six-part harmony, which is what the concert choir performed.

Ginsberg stated what it was like to hear her creation come to life on the stage.

“It’s always fun. You know it always makes my heart sort of beat a little faster because I’m sort of at the mercy of the performers, and they did a very good job.”

Following the concert choir portion of the show, the chamber singers showcased excellent skills in staggered breathing, dynamics and rhythmic singing throughout their perfor-

mance.

The chamber singers also gave student conductors the opportunity to lead a choir in a concert setting. Senior Matthew McGinnis conducted the group in the song “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” arranged by Moses Hogan, which featured large dynamic swells and precise diction. The song was followed by a roaring applause from the audience, concluding the first act of the recital.

After intermission, both the concert and chamber choirs joined again on stage, performing with the KSC Brass Quintet and the KSC Strings Ensemble.

Keene State Alumna Cynthia Fish, who came to watch her daughter, first-year Kaci Palmacci, sing with the concert choir, expressed her enjoyment of the groups joined pieces.

“I’ve been impressed with the way they have been able to combine all the many voices to make it sound so crisp,” Fish said.

Once the last note rang out, singers filed into the crowded lobby of the Redfern Arts Center to meet smiling friends, family and community members eager to congratulate them on their performance.

Erin McNemar can be contacted at emcnemar@kscequinox.com

Meridith King can be contacted at mking@kscequinox.com

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The Chamber Singers and Concert Choir singers performed in the Redfern Arts Center. Singers also performed with the Brass Ensemble.

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KSC senior Eric Dill performed in all three Jazz Combo groups.

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The KSC Orchestra presented “France and Friends: Fantastique!” on Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the Redfern Arts Center. Members of the orchestra playing string instruments focus intently. The concert also featured the premiere of KSC student, Derrick Hegeman’s composition.

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The winning group at the Milli Vanilli Lip Sync battle performed “The Year 3000” by the Jonas Brothers and cinched first place, winning both judge and popular vote..

KSC Students compete for glory in the Milli Vanilli Lip Sync Battle ERIN MCNEMAR

Equinox Staff On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the class of 2020 brought an audience of Keene State College students together for 2017 Milli Vanilli Lip Sync competition in the Mabel Brown Room. The night was composed of student performances and trivia, as well as a broad style of music ranging from Kanye West to The Wiggles.

President of the sophomore class Madison Olsen worked with the rest of the sophomore executive board to put together this event.

“There was a lot of divvying of a lot of jobs,” Olsen explained. “It was hard work for everybody, but everyone pulled through and did really well.”

A crucial job when putting on an event like this is obtaining student involvement. Olsen explained how the sophomore class went about encouraging people to participate. “We did a lot of advertising for getting people to sign up because if no one signed up, we weren’t going to have an event.”

In addition to the event being sponsored by the class of 2020, the classes

of 2019 and 2021 also showcased their lip sync abilities during the night.

Junior and student government member Briae Robillard performed a number with her fellow junior class executive board associates, as well as a tap routine to Highway to Hell by AC/DC. After mentioning she had been a dancer for 15 years, Robillard explained that despite performing a tap number alone, she was not nervous. “I’m used to being on stage. I’ve done it my whole life.” Robillard said.

In between performances, there was a large amount of audience participation. Spectators were asked a series of trivia questions. If they answered correctly, they were given a free KSC t-shirt as a prize. Questions included judge trivia as well as questions about the history of the college. Observers were also given the opportunity to get on stage and perform their own number on the spot in order to win a t-shirt.

First year Grace Frost attended the lip sync battle and commented why she decided to come. “I heard about it through friends and I thought it would be fun to watch.” Frost said.

The room filled with KSC students watched in enjoyment as their peers

fought for the title of lip sync champion.

At the end of the night a winner was chosen by the three judges. These judges included Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Kemal Atkins, Interim President, Melinda Treadwell and student body president Kenadee Cadieux. After an array of acts showcasing different forms of dance and talent, the three judges decided to award the group that performed Year 3000 by the Jonas Brothers first place. In addition to winning the judges’ vote, the group also won the popular vote that was selected by the audience.

All in all, Olsen said the 2017 Milli Vanilli Lip Sync competition was a success for the class of 2020 having a strong turnout of students. “[The turnout] was better than we expected, and we’re excited to do it next year. We hope that we can do it again,” Olsen concluded.

Erin McNemar can be contacted emcnemar@ksc.equinox.com

Tuba Christmas continues tradition MERIDITH KING

artS & EntErtainmEnt Editor The holiday season is a time full of tradition. At Keene State College, Tuba Christmas is one tradition that is held in especially high regard by both community members and people of KSC. Sunday, Dec. 3, the tradition continued in the Mabel Brown Room in the L.P. Young Student Center.

2017 is the 44th anniversary of Tuba Christmas’ inception, created by Harvey Phillips in 1974, and it is an event that is celebrated both nationwide and internationally. It has been celebrated at KSC for 27 years. This year’s group of tubists and euphonium players consisted of KSC students, alumnus, members of the Nelson town band, even some all the way from New York, according to Dr. Jim Chesebrough, professor of music at KSC, as well as the director for Tuba Christmas. There were quite a few guest conductors during the performance as well.

Chesebrough said Tuba Christmas has “gotten the most notoriety” and has been featured on the NH Chronicle, as well as having been featured in various magazines.

Of the performance, Chesebrough said “Oh it was awesome, it’s always terrific… we have a lot of fun.”

KSC Alumni of 2012, Kristen Morace, took part in the performance, both instrumentally and also by conducting a piece.

Chesebrough was very happy to see Morace coming back as an alum.

“It was so fun,” Morace said. “This is not my first Tuba Christmas, but I haven’t played in Tuba Christmas since I was in college, so it’s my first one back in a while.”

Morace said that the group as a whole only meets once, for about an hour before the performances to rehearse where they go through everything one time, before breaking for lunch, then performing.

“Its really fun to see how much you can improve in just one little hour with people that you’ve never played with before.” Morace said.

Senior Derrick Hegeman has been a part of about six Tuba Christmas concerts.

“It was fun as always,” Hegeman said “It’s the easiest concert, but it’s my favorite concert every year. I mean I get to play Christmas music for an hour, it’s so much fun!”

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On Sun., Dec. 3, horn players played various winter holiday songs for the Tuba Christmas concert.

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New holiday event comes to KSC ALYSSA SALERNO

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The Holiday Lantern Market and Bazaar came to Keene State College’s L.P. Young Student Center for the first time on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Around 50 vendors from all over New England set up booths selling different antiques, vintage clothing, repurposed furniture, health and beauty products and holiday gifts.

Proprietress of Vintage Label Co. LLC and Fourth Generation “Picker” Maria Amarosa hosted the event.

She said she was searching out venues for a holiday event when she came across the Student Center.

She said the venue fit just what she was looking for.

“These events are true to my heart but they also are to just bring back what vintage and holiday decor and antiques mean to people... I build a relationship with so many vendors that it made sense to bring an event like this to New Hampshire,” Amarosa said.

By mid afternoon, Amarosa said she was excited by how well the event was running.

“I was sceptical at first because I didn’t know what to expect... But everyone is so supportive and so in awe,” she said. “The students are fabulous and so respectful... I couldn’t ask for much better.”

Amarosa said she would be looking to bring the event back in the upcoming years.

Sarah Stanley works at one of the booths featured at the fair.

Bird Brain Vintage is a vintage clothing boutique based out of Massachusetts.

The booth had everything from vintage t-shirts and sweaters to costume pieces and old trinkets.

Stanley said, “There’s been a lot of foot traffic, a lot of people looking at stuff... My mom really likes to sell to college aged kids because that’s the kind of people who wear the clothes she likes so there’s been really good responses. I think one of the most expensive pieces sold was to a college student.”

Stanley said she liked the venue and that it was very open and welcoming.

KSC Conference and Event Service Manager Misty Kennedy

said she is in charge of finding events and renting out spaces to people looking to bridge the gap between the community and the college.

“It’s extremely important [to get students involved in these types of events],” said Kennedy. “One of the largest messages that we gave to Maria and her team, were two things.

We needed to make sure that not only would students feel welcome and this might be something that would be of interest to them. But also, it could not impede them if they weren’t.”

Students and staff members did not have to pay the entrance fee to get into the Holiday Lantern Market and Bazaar.

“We are always asking ourselves how do these events benefit the students and the current culture and the community we build,” said Kennedy. “Because we always want to be connecting the mission and vision of Keene State and the student body to what is going on in the community.”

Alyssa Salerno can be contacted at asalerno@kscequinox.com

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These events are true to my heart but they also are to just bring back what vintage and holiday decor and antiques mean to people.

Maria Amarosa Proprietress of Vintage Label Co. LLC

Online Course Evaluations crucial to faculty jobs COLBY DUDAL

equinox Staff At the end of each semester, students have the opportunity to assess their courses and professors.

At Keene State College, these evaluations take place in an optional online questionnaire on the Canvas website.

Interim President Melinda Treadwell said course evaluations are important for all professors.

“Course evaluations are the biggest and most important tool for students to evaluate the performance of our staff. They are used extensively,” said Treadwell.

Each semester the evaluations go into each professor’s profile and are things that need to be reported in order for staff members to be promoted in tenure, Treadwell added.

The results of the evaluations are looked at by the professor to see what students thought worked well and what did not in the course.

Treadwell said the results of the evaluations go to the promotional team here at KSC and are one of the aspects the team looks at when deciding to give a promotion.

Treadwell said students should be candid in their course evaluations since they are a way to gain information objectively.

Treadwell said she worried that when the evaluation moved to an online format, students would not do it; that is why she encourages professors to allow class time for students to complete the evaluation.

Treadwell said the provost is currently trying to gather information regarding the number of students who complete the course evaluation.

Leaf Seligman is an adjunct instructor for Thinking and Writing (ITW) and she

said in her classes she has students turn in a portfolio at the end of the semester to evaluate themselves and tell the good and bad about the semester.

Seligman said while course evaluations can be useful, sometimes students who did poorly in the course will give a negative evaluation just because they did not like the professor or the grade they got.

“They evaluate me, but I’m not the course...

There is no question that asks how well the student prepared.

All the questions start with ‘was the professor ’ or ‘how did the professor,’” Seligman said.

S h e said a more authentic evaluat ion would be a fac e -to -fac e interaction.

Selig ma n said she cares about the evaluation and feedback her students give and it makes her sad that she may have tenured colleagues who do not read or care about the

evaluations.

Department Chair of the Chemistry Department Jim Kraly is a tenured professor and said that student course evaluations are an important way to get positive and negative feedback.

Kraly said that teaching is an art and the evaluations help faculty to improve.

“Evaluations are scores and

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comments. If a student takes the time to write then we take the time to read them,” said Kraly who added that professors continually evaluate what they do as teachers.

Senior Mary Gilbar said she likes doing the course evaluations each semester because it is helpful for professors to have feedback.

“I like how it would pop up to remind you because I want to do it.” Gilbar said because she has had several professors only once she has not seen any effects of the

course evaluations.

Sophomore Jessica Zumbo said she likes how the course evaluations are a way to give feedback but at the same time it is optional and encourages students to complete it if they want.

Treadwell said while some institutions lock students out of receiving their grades or class registration, she does not want to put it onto the students as a requirement.

Colby Dudal can be contacted at cdudal@kscequiox.com

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A glimpse into the IT department Information technology deparment offers resources to campus COLBY DUDAL

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With technology rapidly developing, it is so important to have support. I feel as though any school not with the trends could fall behind.

Christopher Ziegler Student HelpDesk Technician

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The IT HelpDesk is one of many resources available around campus for students, faculty and staff.

Technology is a crucial part of everyday life for many students at Keene State College, especially when it comes to being able to complete work for classes, turn assignments in, access their accounts and much more. KSC has several resources on campus for students for when their technology does not work properly, and on top of that, most of those resources are run mostly by students.

Christopher Ziegler is a Student HelpDesk Technician on the second floor of the Elliot Center who said he takes a lot of phone calls and walk-ins from people who are having trouble with their technology. The first thing the HelpDesk workers do when they come in for a shift is to log into the ticketing software that they use and view problems that they are working on, hoping to find a solution.

Ziegler, a junior and computer science minor, said that the most common problem he sees at the HelpDesk is those who forget to reset their password every six months and are not able to access their MyKSC account.

Zeigler said it is important to have resources to help with technology here at KSC. “With technology rapidly developing it is so important to have support. I feel as though any school not with the trends could fall behind,” Ziegler said.

HelpDesk Manager Elise Morissette said that the main focus of the HelpDesk is customer focus and making sure that all students and faculty have help with technology. “I think our community likes help from students. They know that the IT desk isn’t far. We have an incredibly knowledgeable staff that makes sure the customers feel well taken care of,” Morissette said.

Senior and HelpDesk employee Emily Grossman

said an important part of the job is when a problem comes in it is rated on the HelpDesk’s system in terms of both urgency and impact on a scale of one to five. Grossman said an example of when this rating would be used would be if a student came in and could not access his or her MyKSC account. In the HelpDesk system it would be rated as a one in impact because there was only one student with the problem. In terms of urgency, Grossman said that it would be rated in the system as a five because the student needs to access their MyKSC account.

Grossman said being able to record this information in the system is important because it allows the workers to quickly detect patterns or problems that a lot of people are having.

Mason Library is another technological resource to help students. Andrew Horohov is a library public cluster technician who has been helping with problems people have in the library for the past four years.

Horohov said that some of his duties are to manage the library printers, refill toners and help students with programs such as Excel and Word. “It is good for me to get the chance to work with people with computer issues and help them,” said Horohov, who is also a computer science major.

Junior and news media major Grace Kelly is a Lab Monitor in the library and said that the job relates somewhat to her major. Kelly said that when she is in the Media Arts Center she is always on computers and working with different programs. Kelly said that she feels as though her job as Lab Monitor is important. “The job is important especially with the color printer because some don’t know how it works. People will be rushing in before their 12:00 or 2:00 and sometimes you get to help students who are in a rush,” Kelly said. Kelly said that

printing in the library for the first time is confusing because it involves several steps.

Music technology major Geoffrey Edwards is a part of the Technology Team in the L.P. Young Student Center and said that he runs sound and sometimes lighting for the Mabel Brown Room. Edwards said that he will sometimes bring down equipment for the Student Center if there is an event going on in the yard. “I am a music technology major so I thought being on the Technology Team would help me learn and it absolutely has. It helps me get to know the field I may be working in after college.”

Ziegler said that over the summer he worked as part of the Media Team here on campus which is dedicated specifically for classroom media.

“It is important for primary classroom problems. The TV display in the gym and and projector are also dealt with by the Media Team. Ziegler said that the most important part of the jobs he has had involving technology is communication between the person who needs help and the person working.

The common theme throughout all the student tech workers was that they mentioned the importance of the job to be there for the KSC community for any technology trouble. Morissette said the student workers are a crucial part of the community. “It’s really important that they know it wouldn’t work without them.

It is a complex and challenging job.”

Colby Dudal can be contacted at cdudal@kscequinox.com

CRU gives students a safe place to talk about religion KALILA BROOKS

Equinox Staff For many, college is a time when students are exposed to a variety of worldviews they may have been unfamiliar with.

CRU is a student organization that welcomes anyone interested in exploring the Bible and what it says. Keene State College Adjunct Professor and CRU faculty advisor James Sharrock said the variety of beliefs and values students are exposed to on a college campus often causes them to question their own beliefs.

Sharrock said, “I think it’s a really good time to ask those questions and to really search for truth.” He added that CRU is an ideal place to come if you have questions about the God of the Bible.

However, CRU is not just a place to talk about religion. KSC junior Emily Killmer has been involved with CRU for two years now. She said although they do have conversations focused on the Bible, they also play games and have outings and parties. “It’s a really fun place to get away from the stress of classes and just hang out,” Killmer said.

Killmer added that she thinks one of the most important things about CRU is that everyone is comfortable being themselves. “It’s just a loving community and a really comfortable environment,” Killmer said.

KSC sophomore and CRU president Victoria Milne said CRU is really about fellowship. She said it is a community of people that may not share the same faith, but are interested in exploring the Bible and its meaning.

“[CRU is] a campus ministry with the goal of connecting students to each other and to Jesus,” Milne said.

Students do not have to convert to Christianity to join the club, either. “We don’t care where you’re coming from, just come and hang out with us,” Killmer said. “We have some people who don’t say that they’re Christians, and that’s totally fine.”

Sharrock said that although some of the students attending CRU meetings identify as Christians, some are there out of curiosity. “Everyone’s on their own journey,” Sharrock said.

Sharrock added that the purpose of CRU is to reach students who are unsure of what they believe and to help them address difficult questions about faith that they cannot answer alone. He said any student with any questions is welcome, regardless of religious affiliation.

“Not only do we accept them, but we welcome and want them,” Sharrock said.

CRU meetings occur Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Madison Street Lounge. To anyone who may be hesitant to look into CRU, Milne said there is nothing to be afraid of. “We’re open to everyone from every different background and we want to hear your thoughts,” Milne said. “We’re here for a discussion. If you’re interested and you want to explore what Christianity possibly looks like, this is a great and safe place to do it.”

Kalila Brooks can be contacted at kbrooks@kscequinox.com

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When a person walks into CRU on Wednesday nights he or she will find signs, Bible readings and much more.

Victoria Miline (right) is here reading the bible.

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day in the life of Paying it forward Aa trans couple STAFF COMMENTARY

Library offers to reduce fines for giving food ALYSSA SALERNO

StuDent Life eDitor The Community Kitchen in Keene is looking for donations of food from their wishlist. The Mason Library has decided to give students a mutually beneficial incentive to give back to the community and pay any outstanding fines they might have accrued throughout the semester.

Access Services Manager at Mason Library Jeff Kazin found Food for Fines at a place where he worked previously. The purpose of the program is simple, to give food donations in exchange for overdue fines on anything that you can rent out from the Mason library.

The fines usually are pretty small, said Kazin, the maximum fine a student can accrue is ten dollars. Although it is rare, if the library decides to take the fine to the bursar’s office, a hold can be put on their student account.

“One of the benefits of the Food for Fines program goes beyond the food that people who need it get but it’s also a benefit for students because the way we do it is designed to be a ‘good deal’ so to speak,” said Kazin.

“Ultimately the way it’s supposed to work is that we will get food from the students for the Community Kitchen and they get a break on their fines.”

Kazin said that even though a bag of ramen and a canned vegetable is usually less than a dollar, students get a full dollar off their fines, which works out to being a money saver and also a charitable act.

It is not just students who are getting involved in fulfilling the Community Kitchen’s wishlist, various departments in the college donated Thanksgiving baskets this year.

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Executive Director of the Community Kitchen Phoebe Bray, said, “I think [food for fines] is a great idea. It’s non judgemental... It’s just an awareness raising thing. I don’t think the average person actually realizes how hard it is if you are on a reduced budget... So we just help people stretch their budget so they have enough food.”

While the American Farm Bureau Federation reports a decrease in the amount a Thanksgiving dinner cost families this year, the numbers still add up to about five dollars per person for only one meal. That can be incredibly stressful to families who are lower income, said Bray.

Students looking to go beyond simply donating cans, can visit the Community Kitchen and sign up for service hours.

Coordinator of community service Jessica Gagne Cloutier said, “Anything like that can continue to stock the kitchen in particular is really important.”

She said that this time of year people are more willing to give to groups like the Community Kitchen because of the giving spirit. “Having enough to carry them not just through the holidays, when people maybe are more likely to give, but also through those months when people are not very likely to give is really important.”

Their need has grown, she said, “So it’s really great to be able to find ways for our campus to engage with the community in ways that are really critically important that meet people’s basic needs but also have some reciprocal benefits for our students.”

Alyssa Salerno can be contacted at asalerno@kscequinox.com

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STAFF COMMENTARY

Preparing to study abroad LUKE STERGIOU

Senior PhotograPher

experience is my love for soccer. Since the spaniards are mad for soccer, I’m sure I’ll fit right in.

Being in Europe for about three and a half months, I will definitely want to explore and travel to different countries to visit friends and experience more of Europe. This will definitely require me to make sure that I manage my time and expenses very carefully. I will not have a job in Spain, so I can’t afford to spend all my money right away. In Australia, I didn’t have to budget my money as much as I’ll have to in Spain.

I also will be living with a host family in Sevilla, instead of living with a bunch of other american college students in a hostel. I believe this will help me get more out of my experience as I’ll be able to spend plenty of time with true spaniards and they can help me get the best out of Spain.

So the expenses and planning can be nerve wracking, but studying away before has really helped relieve some tensions. As long as I plan accordingly, I know I’ll be fine. Either way, I’m excited and very thankful that I get this opportunity to study away for a second time. I’m excited to experience a new culture and improve my spanish speaking skills.

Studying away is an incredible experience, but spending a semester abroad in a different country is a whole different ballgame. Spending a few weeks studying abroad in Australia was magical, but now things get a little more complicated as I will spend the 2018 spring semester studying in Sevilla, Spain. I’m thankful that I could study away beforehand because now I now know what to expect and have some travel knowledge beforehand.

The main difference between studying away in the summer versus studying away for a semester is mainly travel costs. Obviously spending three to four months is going to be more expensive than spending three to four weeks in the summer. Expenses while there then become a bigger priority. Spending a semester abroad requires you to budget yourself and be aware of how much you spend on things such as food, transportation, flights to other countries, etc. In Australia, I did not have too much time to travel and explore on my own, as we were on a relatively busy schedule.

Since I’m spending the upcoming semester in Spain, the language Luke Stergiou can be contacted at barrier will be a major factor to my experience. In Australia it was never lstergiou@kscequinox.com a problem, but there’s not many English speaking people in Spain, so this will force me to improve my Spanish speaking skills and become Are you studying away? Send a photo and a description of your time in another fluent, or close to fluent in Spanish. One thing that I think will help me country to be featured in The Equinox. not only improve my Spanish skills but also help me get more out of this

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Remember that one time…

PAN-LENNON NORKIEWICZ AND VIVIAN VALENGAVICH

equinox Staff Vivian: “That one time you asked me to put on the theme from Rocky to do your testosterone shot to get hyped up, and I still had to give it to you afterwards. I know it’s sucky but I do it because I still want to see you happy and feeling right, even if I have to stab you with a scary needle every so often.

Pan-Lennon: “That one time I gave you all those underwear because I didn’t need them anymore, and miraculously they fit you as well as they fit me. It didn’t help that they looked way cuter on you than they ever did on me.”

Vivian: “That one time I was actually able to give you some clothes because literally only two of my old shirts fit you, being a foot taller than you and substantially smaller otherwise. At least you’re able to wear them, even if just to bed.”

Pan-Lennon: “That one time you were feeling more dysphoric than you had in a while and asked me to help you pick out an outfit, so we sat there for 15 minutes finding you clothes until you had the perfect outfit. You looked so wonderful, gotta get that outfit back out for a special occasion.”

Vivian: “That one time I sat with you into the night reminding you over and over that you’ll always be my man, and no matter what your parents tell you, you’re not the problem. I’d do it a million times more, if I needed to, I just hope I don’t.”

Pan-Lennon: “That one time I helped you with your makeup for a day you were feeling a little extra.

Not that you’re not already pretty, but that eyeliner was absolutely gorgeous on you.”

Vivian: “That one time I shopped for binders with you until we found

the perfect tank binder for an awesome price. Sorry it’s not the best, but you look so good in it anyhow.”

Pan-Lennon: “That one time I had to remind you to take your meds. And by ‘That one time’ I mean ‘Literally all of last year.’”

Vivian: “That one time I helped you remember what it is to be trans, and that you’re allowed to be my manliest man and still want to wear a dress every so often, or be adorable and also be super handsome. That holds true still my love.”

Pan-Lennon: “That one time I proposed in front of the restaurant we had our first date at, even though everyone thought it was a little early.

From that day and to this day I still know I’ve made the right decision, my love.”

Vivian: “That one time I said yes because, even though in the beginning I was so hesitant, I came to realize that there really was no one else for me but you. And nothing could ever change that.”

Vivian and Pan-Lennon: “That one time I told you I was there for you, and that one time I told you I’d always be there for you?”

In very aspect of your life, support those who mean something to you. Tell your friend they mean the world to you, tell your significant other you’ll always love them, tell the world that it matters to you. Do something small but kind, think hard about your actions, because in the end it’s not about what you have.

It’s who you met and loved along the way.

Pan-Lennon Norloewicz can be contacted at pnorkiewicz@kscequinox.com Vivian Valengavich can be contacted at vvalengavich@kscequinox.com

What’s the Hoot?

EMMA AYOTTE

MeMber of Dance teaM Dance Team is entirely student run, and we’re the only competitive collegiate dance team in the nation without a coach. We meet four practices a week, on top of mandatory work outs.

To be on the team you tryout; tryouts are held in the spring and fall. We dance at soccer games and basketball games mainly, but also at school events like Hooties Knockout and Relay For Life!

Our competitions are in Orlando, at the ESPN World of Sports Complex. The team comes up to Keene a week prior, and we spend the week practicing three times a day and working out. Plus some team bonding. We fly down to Florida on a Wednesday, practice until Saturday when the competition begins. It’s teams from all over the country- from D3 to 1 schools. There’s hip hop and jazz... we only compete hip hop. The competition lasts a weekend and then we fly back Monday!

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Eating with The Equinox Make Mason Jar Cookie Mix as a gift for your family and friends

This week at KSC THURSDAY

Dec 7

INGREDIENTS

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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 quart size mason jar

Movie Time - L.P. Young Student Center Office of Multicultural Student Support and Success 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Percussion Ensemble - Redfern Arts Center 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

2017 Choreography Showcase - Redfern Arts Center 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

DIRECTIONS Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in small bowl. Put it in the mason jar Use the back of a spoon to pack the flour mixture down around the outside of the jar.

Add the brown sugar and pack it down in the jar.

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Add the granulated sugar

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Finally, top with the chocolate chips.

Make a print-out to attach to each mason jar that says...

Film Studies Open House - Media Arts Center - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Preheat oven to 350 dergrees. Beat 3/4 cup of softened butter, one egg and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until blended. Add cookie mix and mix it well. Drop cookies onto a baking sheet. Bake for nine to 11 minutes or until golden brown.

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Sculpture Exhibit at Carroll House Art Gallery

Recipe from Melissa Riker, the happier homemaker

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Student Composers - Redfern Arts Center 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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SATURDAY

Dec 9 String Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Ensemble - Redfern Arts Center - 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Humans of KSC

Contemporary Ensemble & Woodwind Quintet - Redfern Arts Center - 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. • Arts, Music

What is your favorite memory of this year?

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Saxophone & Brass Ensembles - Redfern Arts Center - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

My favorite memory is when my great granddaughter was born!

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Dec 11

Mary Jane

Reading Day. Final Exams begin at 6:00 p.m.

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Dec 15 Final Exams end at 3:00 p.m.

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This year, my favorite memory was going to the beach. I try to go during the summers. I look forward to it every year.

Bill Gikas

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Patriots KSC hockey prepares for winter break Column BRIEF

CAROLINE PERRY

SportS Editor With winter break only two weeks away, the Keene State College Club Hockey team is coming up on their 16th game of the season.

With nine wins and five losses, the Owls hope to win their final three games before break officially begins. The Owls started off well, winning three games in a row with more than a three point lead. For their opening game to the season, KSC faced the University of Vermont, blowing them out of the water with a 6-1 ending score. KSC then faced the University of New Hampshire and beat them 4-0. Moving on to their fourth game, the Owls faced their first loss of the season to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, losing 1-4. The Owls went on to lose two more games

CAROLINE PERRY

SportS Editor Going into week 13, the New England Patriots ran through the Buffalo Bills with a 23-3 victory.

Entering this week, the Patriots had a seven game winning streak and held tight to that streak as they tore down the Bills to turn that streak into an eight game winning streak.

In the opening minutes of the game the Bills pushed and created their second longest drive of the season, but ultimately this seemingly promising start led to no points and a brutal interception which was throw by quarterback Tyrod Taylor.

This interception set the tone for the afternoon and led the Bills to a quick downfall.

The downfall proceeded for the Bills as Taylor suffered a knee injury in the Bills first drive of the game.

After the injury Taylor tried to play through, but it was apparent that he was in pain as seen through grimaces after plays and hesitation to take or run.

Taylor was pulled from the game in the third quarter after only throwing for 65 yards and rushing for 32 yards.

After Taylor was put out of the game, LeSean McCoy stepped up and gained 93 yards on 15 carries.

Although the Patriots defensive players Trey Flowers and Trevor Reilly were sidelined and Kevin Van Noy had limitations due to a injury.

However numerous other Patriots players, such as Eric Lee (who was signed off the Bills practice squad last week) stepped up and finished the game with 1.5 sacks, two passes defended, one tackle for loss, and three quarterback hits.

Along with defense, the Patriots running game had a outstanding day.

Buffalo had no answer for the Patriots on the ground and failed to perform in offensive and defensive areas.

Dion Lewis was the cowbell again, rushing for 92 yards on 15 carries.

Rex Burkhead also had a good game, rushing for 78 yards on 12 carries.

Rob Gronkowski also dominated, catching nine passes for 127 yards.

Tom Brady was able to relax and had his quietest game of the season, completing 21-of-30 passes for 258 yards and one interception.

The Patriots did what they had to do to come out with a 23-3 victory, making it their eighth consecutive win in a row.

Hopefully they can turn that streak into nine as they head into week 14 of the season.

against Florida Gulf Coast University (6-4) and Williams Paterson University (7-3). Afterwards they went on to win three more games against the College of the Holy Cross (5-2), the University of Delaware (5-4), and Sacred Heart University (6-3), lose two against Boston University and Siena College, and then win four more against the University of Vermont (8-2), Marist College (3-3), William Paterson University (7-3), and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (5-3). Before break the Owls will face the University of Connecticut on Dec. 8 away and Eastern Connecticut College on Dec. 9 at home. Come support your KSC Club Hockey before winter break begins!

Caroline Perry can be contacted at cperry@kscequinox.com

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KSC men’s club hockey prepares for the last three games before winter break. The season will pick up in the new year on Jan. 14.

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KSC men’s basketball wins against Lasell College CAROLINE PERRY

SportS Editor

Caroline Perry can be contacted at cperry@kscequinox.com COLTON MCCRACKEN / EQUINOX STAFF

KSC first year Sidi Diallo rushes up the court in last Tuesdays game against Lasell College.

FARLAND Cont. from B8

Her fellow seniors, including Kali Santino, Gretchen Greene, Julia Pearson, Marianna Porcello, Katie Silegy and Morgan Kathan, congratulated her on her hard work and effort.

Each senior said that they were very happy for Farland and excited for her to have such an amazing opportunity connecting to soccer.

Apart from her teammates, Farland’s parents are very excited and happy for her and plan to make the drive up to see her play in her final collegiate soccer game.

Farland also said that a lot of her lacrosse friends noticed she had been chosen and congratulated her.

“It’s cool to see that other people are

paying attention as well and that it’s not just my soccer friends who noticed it,” said Farland.

All in all, Farland finished her KSC career as a four time All-Little East Conference (LEC) athlete, scored 41 goals, and had 15 assists that contributed to 97 points.

Now Farland gets to lace up her cleats one more time, facing her last collegiate game in her jersey.

The pride that is seen in the KSC community will reflect on Farland as she represents KSC with pride.

Caroline Perry can be contacted at cperry@kscequinox.com

The KSC men’s basketball team took on Lasell College on Tuesday, Nov. 28, coming out with a 73-62 victory over the Boomers. The KSC team had an early surge and two leaders (junior Ty Nichols and first-year James Anozie) that ultimately helped lead them to success.

Although the team trailed in the opening minutes, they quickly shook that off and 16-1 burst to take control after the first seven minutes of the game. Nichols played a strong game for the Owls, scoring the game high of 23 points, rebounding five times, with six assists and five steals. Anozie took the game by storm as his fire came off the bench, leading him to 19 points, four rebounds, and a block. Senior Dizel Wright and first-year Miguel Prieto each also scored ten points for the Owls. Nichols continued to work, making a lay-up and a three-point play in consecutive possessions for an 11-4 KSC advantage. Nichols also got a steal which quickly led to a dunk that put the Owls in a double digit lead. Firstyear Jake Dunkley drained a three, putting Keene State up

18-5 with 13:05 remaining in the half. However after this initial burst, the Owls faced minor stunts in offense and went on to score only four out of the 15 point made, giving Lasell 11 points on the board.

Ending the first half, KSC player and first-year Jordan Haywood was fouled in the final seconds and made both of his free throws. Right after the Lasers threw away the ball, giving Wright an opportunity. He swiftly sank a lay-up at the buzzer for a 38-30 lead. In the second half both teams made runs and the Boomers worked to overcome, at one point being only one possession away (50-47).

However the Owls quickly create the deficit again, leading 62-51 at the 5:33 mark in the fourth quarter. KSC kept cruising from their, giving them a 73-62 home court victory after traveling for the past four games. The Owls next home game will be Saturday, Dec. 9 at home court.

They will take on the University of Southern Maine.

Caroline Perry can be contacted at cperry@kscequinox.com

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“We’re all so close and supportive of one another in and out of the pool. It’s just really nice to be a part of that,” added Morgan.

Huot said he is really liking his transition into the team and the team is very close knit.

One of his favorite things about his new KSC team is that they spend time together in and out of a pool and really make an effort to bond and connect with one another.

Huot said that the team is very supportive and driven to get done what they need to get done, especially when it comes to balancing the efforts of academics and swim.

Like Morgan, Huot is also recovering from a past shoulder injury.

Huot said that he has been working with the coaches who have been making sure he is doing what he has to do in order to succeed and fully recover.

“I’m pretty much fully recovered from my injury and just hope to perform at the level I was performing at before. I’m just working to get faster and do better now,” said Huot.

Apart from the transition into the team and environment, both Morgan and Huot said that the coaching staff has been great.

“They give us advice and just really want us to

With the winter season around the corner, the opportunities for local skiing, snowboarding and family fun are becoming even more important.

As the snow slowly makes its descent, the importance of affordability in the skiing and snowboarding community is becoming even more illusive.

However, local Keene business and Ski/Snowboard/ Tubing mountain, Granite Gorge, is looking to draw in the younger generations and snow lovers with improved prices, family activities, good food, and the opportunity to enjoy the freedom of the mountain.

Coming up on the mountain’s 14th year of re-opening, Granite Gorge hopes to catch the attention of avid skiers and snowboarders who want a low price and a short drive to the mountain.

Located only 15 minutes away from Keene State College, Granite Gorge offers a $99 season pass to college students, with discounts on rentals.

For just $199, you can add unlimited tubing to that, making Granite Gorge the most affordable mountain in New Hampshire. There are 22 trails that skiers and snowboarders can explore on, the mountain containing natural beauty and being shielded from the harsher winds.

Adam Kaufman, the general manager at Granite Gorge Ski Area said he really hopes to draw more people in.

“We’ve been working on grooming the trails and getting the place ready. We just really want to draw in more people and Keene State students,” said Kaufman.

In anticipation for the season, Kaufman said they have a lot of cool things going on right now, that including the making of snow and maintenance of the lifts and equipment.

“We hope that this year more people come to Granite Gorge and see all the potential that this mountain has. It’s a great

family area and we love to share it with families and local skiers and snowboarders,” said Kaufman.

Co-Owner of Granite Gorge Ski Area Fred Baybutt also believes in the mountains potential.

Baybutt said that this year they’re really trying to draw in more younger skiers/snowboarders and hoping to get new faces on the mountain.

Baybutt added that this year Granite Gorge is working to plan tubing events and create more apparel to advertise the mountain.

“Our prices are down 35 percent and just unbeatable. We really try to draw in families and local people who are looking for a affordable and fun way to enjoy the end of their day,” said Baybutt.

“There’s nothing like going up the lift and going down the mountain. The freedom you have (while skiing/snowboarding) is unbelievable,” added Baybutt.

Chris Fosher, a first-year at Keene State College and a snowboarder, thinks the opportunity to teach younger people, as well as get a free season pass is definitely a good deal and worth saving the money.

Fosher added the closeness of the mountain is also a huge perk.

For this winter season Granite Gorge is really trying to put the afford-ability and fun back into skiing and snowboarding.

“I see less and less younger people coming skiing. It costs $33 to ski or snowboard for a day, $18 per person to go tubing for two hours, and our food and drinks are cheap. I hope to see people taking more advantage of these deals this coming season and to get out and enjoy the mountain,” said Baybutt.

If you are interested in becoming an instructor at Granite Gorge for the winter season, e-mail snowsportsschool@granitegorge.com in order to apply.

Caroline Perry can be contacted at cperry@kscequinox.com

succeed. They’re great,” said Morgan.

Likewise, Huot said, “The coaching staff has been great. They work with us one on one and aim to help us improve. They want us all to succeed.”

Both Morgan and Huot said that there has been a lot of hard work going in practice, especially when working on distance swims and that there have been some more mellow practices when focusing on sprints.

But all in all each and every athlete is putting in their work said Morgan and Huot.

Unfortunately Stormie Cuddihee and Patrick Doyle were unable to comment about their transition despite numerous attempts.

With the swim and dive season into the full swing, the KSC team has a lot to look forward to with so many excited first-years, as well as returning athletes.

Despite injuries, our new Owls have shown us that hard work and determination can lead to great things, which is more than the KSC way.

Caroline Perry can be contacted at cperry@kssequinox.com

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Greg Vanney Leads Toronto to the Team’s Second Straight MLS Cup On Nov. 29, Toronto FC beat Columbus Crew SC 1-0 to become Eastern Conference champions and cement the team’s place in the MLS Cup final for the second year in a row. Toronto will now face the Seattle Sounders in a rematch of MLS Cup 2016.

But how did Toronto FC go from being a team that struggled constantly to make the playoffs a few years ago to becoming one of the best teams in the MLS? Head coach Greg Vanney is large part of the reason why Toronto FC have been so successful in the past 3 years.

Greg Vanney was named as head coach of Toronto FC on Aug. 21, 2014 and is the ninth coach in the clubs history. (torontofc.ca) Vanney is an MLS veteran, starting his career at the Los Angeles Galaxy, where he helped lead the team to three MLS Cup finals, a Supporter’s Shield, a US Open Cup championship and a CONCACAF Champions Cup title. He also played for FC Dallas, Colorado Rapids and D.C. United. (torontofc.ca) Vanney was hired at a pivotal moment in the club’s history. The fans were not happy with the state of the club. Toronto FC was underperforming and constantly letting the fans down.

The team needed new players and a new leader. That’s where Greg Vanney comes in. As a player, he was a natural born leader, and as a coach, he implemented the same mentality into the squad.

One of the first major additions was bringing in Italian attacking mid-fielder Sebastian Giovinco to the team in 2015. He fit in perfectly with the team and immediately took the league by storm, outclassing defenders, creating chances and scoring goals left and right.

After a difficult finish to the 2014 season, Giovinco’s presence helped Vanney win 49 games in his first three seasons as head coach.

One of Vanney’s attributes is his calmness and quietness. He never draws too much attention to himself or seeks out the spotlight. He is very soft spoken and often avoids media attention. This is how he was as a player too. Sportsnet reported: “Vanney was that type of player, too.

As an MLS defender of some repute during his playing career, he quietly went about his business on the pitch, anxious to not draw attention to himself. Once one game was over, he was already thinking about the next one.” (sportsnet.ca) We saw this behavior in full action as he was seen off to the sidelines politely applauding Toronto FC’s win against the Columbus Crew when the players were madly celebrating. It seemed that his mind was already on the MLS Cup final.

In my opinion, I think this is what makes Greg Vanney such a great coach. He has a set plan, and he goes about his business in a quiet and uninterrupted manner. I think the fact that we as fans don’t know everything about him and his methods is what makes him so great.

Toronto face off against Seattle in the MLS Cup final on Saturday December 9, and I hope Vanney can redeem himself from last year and bring an MLS Cup to Toronto for the first time in the club’s history.

Luke Stergiou can be contacted at lstegiou@kscequinox.com

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Lamica strikes success SIMON BURCH

Equinox Staff Senior at Keene State College Rachel Lamica recently became the first All-American in the history of KSC’s volleyball program.

Not only did she earn the All-American title, but Lamica was also All-Conference, All-Region and an All-Star in her fourth year for the Owls.

Lamica said the award is a “great honor,” and that she was very surprised that she was the first All-American in program history, saying that there have been so many great players before her. Lamica was also put on the Little East Conference (LEC) All-Conference Team and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)-Region Second Team this year.

Lamica said that she has her teammates and coaches to thank for her success, and that everyone stepped up and played very well this year, especially the young players.

Coach Robert Weiner said that the award was “completely deserved.” Weiner said Lamica “got no love in the region,” which she deserved around the league for the past few years and that it was nice to see her get recognized.

He said that he is glad someone at the national level saw the special player that Lamica is.

Lamica played in 30 games for the Owls this past season, winning Offensive Player of the Week five times.

She totaled 456 kills, the third most in a single season by a player in KSC history, and led the conference in kills per set. She also hit .280 on the season, finished in the top five in the conference for both kills and hitting percentage, had 42 blocks, 237 digs and 43 service aces.

Defensive Player of the Year winner, and third-year player, Riley Bunker said that she thinks this year was the best year she has

had at KSC so far.

She also said that Lamica will be missed next year.

Bunker said that they will have to find someone to fill in for Lamica, which will not be easy.

But she also said that the team has been preparing to fill her role and has been training new players.

Bunker said that the team will miss having that player they knew would always go out and get a kill for them when they needed it, but she knows the team will be good next year and will have the benefit of four juniors who will be returning next year.

Lamica said the key to the team’s success this year was their communication and connection.

She also said that the addition of firstyear player Bailey Wilson was a big help to her personally because she always knew where the ball would be.

Lamica said that she knows next year's team will do well, and if they continue to build on last season’s success they “will be unstoppable.”

Weiner said that the biggest challenge for next year will be redistributing the offense without Lamica there.

He said that when you remove one player from a team the whole rhythm of the team changes.

But Weiner said that he was glad the team was so successful this year, he said “my job here, what they pay me the big bucks here, is to give them [the players] an experience, well I got one, we got one really good year, man I’d like to repeat that.”

Weiner said that losing Lamica’s talent will be hard, but he thinks the team could be great next year if they build on what they accomplished, and come together like they did this year.

Simon Burch can be contacted at sburch@kscequinox.com

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Keene State College senior and volleyball player Rachel Lamica became the first All-American in the history of KSC’s volleyball program, ending her college career on a high note.

First years in the pool

Farland selected to play for regional soccer associaiton cess, as senior Taylor Farland was chosen for the New England WomSportS Editor en’s Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA) Senior Bowl on Dec. Even though soccer season 2. The NEWISA Senior Bowl conhas come to an end, the women’s sists of every Division III college in soccer team is still having suc- New England placing their seniors CAROLINE PERRY

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First-years in swim and dive talk about their transition into the team.

Transitioning into a new swim and dive team CAROLINE PERRY

SportS Editor Transitioning into swim and dive as a first-year student in college can be nerve wracking, but the Keene State College swim and dive team has overlooked these potential struggles and taken the season head on.

First-years Caroline Morgan and Braeden Huot said they have transitioned into the swim and dive team smoothly, and claim the KSC team has been more than welcoming and helpful. With a new environment and practice schedule, both athletes are working to perform at their highest levels this season, as well as recover

from recent injuries.

Morgan said that the swim team has been extremely welcoming and supportive towards her, first-years, and simply everyone on the team. Morgan added that the teams are very close and that she personally thought that both the women’s and men’s tea had done a great job taking the first-years under their wing and making sure they felt comfortable.

Morgan is still recovering from a recent knee injury, so having the team be there for her and be super supportive has been amazing, said Morgan.

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Senior Taylor Farland was picked for the NEWISA Senior Bowl.

names within the bowl and look to see who is chosen. NEWISA looks to have other coaches and teams collaborate together, as well as recognize soccer athletes for their hard work.

Farland said it was exciting and an accomplishment in itself. She admitted it was nice to see that among all the coaches in Division III soccer, that they still thought that she was a strong enough player to compete with some of the higher division athletes. “It was cool to see all the different schools that were put into it. There’s [Massachusetts Institute of Technology], there’s Springfield [College], all these other programs that are strong, so it was really cool to see that among those coaches they thought I was a strong enough player,” said Farland.

Farland admitted with humor that she found out about getting picked for the NEWISA Senior Bowl through a previous KSC women’s soccer athlete who now coaches at Springfield College and afterwards heard from her KSC coach, but that all in all it was exciting news to hear. “It was a rewarding accomplishment , definitely not expected, but all the more rewarding,” said Farland.

Farland was not the only one excited, soon after being congratulated by her teammates, friends, family, and coaches. Farland said her friends all congratulated her accomplishment and celebrated the fact that a KSC athlete was chosen SEE FARLAND, B6

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