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THE EQUINOX The student voice of Keene State College
Vol. 69, Issue #17 Thursday, February 2, 2017
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KSC academic suspensions nearly double JACOB BARRETT
and Enrollment Management Kemal Atkins. He said that the school is analyzing data, which may help indicate trends showing why the numbers have increased. He attributed it partially to possible commu-
ing to close that gap and pick up on warning signs of possible suspensions such as low grades and accumulated absences. “We’re certainly looking at how we can better support students and identify them. That’s one of the things is that these students didn’t ‘show up,’ if you will, on any indicators that we have right now that they may be in trouble of not doing well this past semester,” Atkins said. Furthermore, Atkins said that other factors could also play into a student struggling to get by in their lems outside of the classroom.
help identify students who may be at risk of suspension and providing them with the support they need.
the college like the Counseling Center and KSC Cares can help a students get the support they need
SEnior rEportEr Keene State College has seen an increase in academic suspensions after the fall 2016 semester. The suspensions, which are handed down to students who fail to reach a cumulative GPA of between 1.00 and 2.00 for two consecutive semesters on academic probation, increased from the mid-30s to 67 stu-
outside of the classroom. He said the college is also working to make these departments and others more well known around campus.
who have attended the college for a longer period of time. Newcomers are only required to earn a 1.00 GPA before suspension is enforced. According to KSC registrar Tom Richard, the majority of those who faced suspensions last
pension. students put on suspension may not have have realized loads. “I think that to them, they probably think it’s still high school,” Chabot said. Chabot said that he thinks the school provides students with the resources they need to succeed, but that it is up to them to use them. However, he also said that students should be more in touch with the campus community and by doing so it might help them in the classroom as well. “I think the feeling of being involved or being part of the school [would] really help someone to push someone academically… ,” Chabot said.
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per the latest edition of the KSC Common Data, set well above the threshold for academic sus-
COURTNEY BETHEL / EQUINOX STAFF
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250 percent increase in gonorrhea incidents in NH Body found near campus KATHERINE GLOSSER
Equinox Staff New Hampshire can’t seem to catch a break, as it is seeing a 250 percent increase in the sexually transmitted disease (STD) gonorrhea. According to New Hampshire One news, the Division of Public Health Services (NHDHH) reported 465 cases of gonorrhea over the past year in the state. The area that has been hit by gonorrhea the most is Hillsborough County, which includes Rockingham and Merrities. Gonorrhea, according to NHDHH, is a bacterial sexually transmitted disease. It is passed through oral, anal and vaginal sexual activity. People who are infected with gonorrhea don’t usually have symptoms, especially women. Women who do have symptoms typically report a burning sensation while peeing, an increase in vaginal discharge and vaginal bleeding between periods. Men who experience gonorrhea symptoms typically have a burning sensation when peeing, have a white,
yellow or green discharge from their penis or painful/ swollen testes. The throat or rectum can also be
DOROTHY ENGLAND
nEwS Editor
it can typically lead to severe and permanent health problems for both men and women. Since gonorrhea is a bacterial infection, it can be cured with antibiotics. However, according to KSC Health Science Lecturer Katherine McLaughlin, “There has been problems with antibiotic resistance in the treatment of gonorrhea.” She said in order to address this issue and prevent the spread of gonorrhea, society needs to put words into action and be there for others. “We need medically accurate, age appropriate sexuality education that is sex positive and not fear-based. We also need to reduce the stigma around getting an STD. People judge others when they get a STD. We use language like ‘dirty’ and ‘promiscuous’ when referring to someone who has a STD. If someone gets an STD, all it means is they have sex with someone with an STD, it doesn’t mean She also spoke about the shame anything else,” she said. McLaugh- many feel with having an STD. “The shame keeps us silent and many and judgement can prevent people believe that it doesn’t really happen from getting tested.
On Jan. 27, Keene State College’s Director of Strategic CommunicaJan. 7 over the winter break. The man was 23 years old and not a college ment Sergeant Christopher Simonds there is no threat to KSC’s community. “There’s nothing to be alarmed about,” he said. He also said if there ately coming back from break. Dorothy England can be contacted at dengland@kscequinox.com
Corrections: News Correction Page A3 (1/26/17): In the photo caption featuring Amanda Guthorn, she will be working at La Salle University as the Assistant Vice President of Public Safety. SAMANTHA MOORE / ART DIRECTOR
to anyone because we never hear about it. As a sexuality educator, I wish that we had more voices from
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Index Section A: News .................1-3
Section B: A&E ..................1-4
Opinions ...........4-5
Nation/World...5-6
Student Life ......6-10
Sports................7-10
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A4: The effects of fake news A10: Pressure to party B1: International Holocaust rememberance B10: Bell Lets Talk
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A&E Correction: Page B1 (1/26/17): Diana Duffy is a KSC staff member, not faculty member.
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