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Vol. 68, Issue #22 Thursday, March 24, 2016

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Local artist seeks to ban plastic bags

A need to reevaluate student wages

Student teaching

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Crisp burns KSC pitching record

Riot culture revisited

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KSC strays from the spring break norm 2016

Alternative Break DEVON ROBERTS

News editor Spring Break comes at a much needed point in the middle of spring semester, when students are desperate to take a break from their schoolwork and either travel to any given destination or just relax at home, care-free. However, a number of Keene State College students chose to utilize their Spring Break to do something positive. Through the Alternative Break program students have the opportunity to travel around the country and do communitybased projects. Other student organizations, such as the Environmental Outing Club, give students the opportunity to experience the outdoors through a number of adventurous activities while camping in a national park. Additionally, a number of KSC sports teams traveled to numerous locations to play teams in different states. Our pull-out special issue containing more on Spring Break trips can be found inside.

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KSC student Hunter Guidess travels by horseback at a farm in North Carolina on the Environmental Outing Club Spring Break trip last week.

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Section B: A&E ..................1-4

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Student Life ......6-10

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Section C: Spring Break......1-10

A2: Understanding the use of Narcan A9: The meaning behind tattoos B1: Announcement of Spring Concert B9: Owls fly south for Spring Break C4: AB group helps rebuild in NOLA

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Reversing opioid overdoses with naloxone hydrochloride DEVON ROBERTS

“You can’t arrest your way out of a drug addiction”

News editor The heroin epidemic that has been plaguing New Hampshire has not gone unnoticed in the city of Keene, which has raised the question of whether or not naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) should be available in public schools. According to the Food and Drug Administration, Narcan in nasal spray form was introduced in November. The FDA described it as “a life-saving medication that can stop or reverse the ing to their website. Previously, Narcan was only available in injectable form, according to the FDA. The Keene Sentinel reports that in 2015, 428 people in New Hampshire died from drug overdoses, the highest number in a one-year period in the state’s history. A bill passed unanimously last Sunday that will require hospitals to document every time someone is treated with Narcan, and whether or not they accepted a trained recovery coach. KSC Alcohol and Other Drug Coordinator Michelle Morrow said that while heroin and other opioids may not be the most prevalent drug issue on campus, it still exists. According to Morrow, the most commonly used substances on campus are alcohol and marijuana. Morrow said that a survey conducted by the Center for Health and Wellness yielded results of less than one percent of students reported ever using heroin. However, Morrow said she still believes that the issue should be addressed. “Even if the numbers are

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low in terms of use… when someone is Additionally, director of Campus Safety Amanda Guthorn said that marijuana and alcohol were the most prevalent drugs seen on campus. Guthorn said that this is for various reasons, and that it is not uncommon for students to experiment with these substances. While heroin is not very prevalent on campus according to Morrow and Guthorn, The New York Times reports that opioid deaths were up 76 percent in New Hampshire in 2014. Guthorn said that it is more of a public health issue than an enforcement issue. “You can’t arrest your way out of Further, Morrow said she hosted an event to educate students, faculty, and community members alike about the opioid problem, as well as Narcan training. “We gave out free Narcan kits to said. According to Morrow, each kit comes with two doses of Narcan. She said to use half of one dose in one nostril, and then the other half in the other utes, if it has not yet worked, the second dose should be used. However, Morrow said that the most important step was to call 9-1-1. She said that this is because the Narcan

opioids are still in someone’s system. Additionally, Morrow said that emergency services could help someone administering Narcan. “Even if you’re trained and it’s very simple, in that moment you’re going to be nervous As for whether or not Campus Safety should administer Narcan, Guthorn said that it is a conversation that she would be open to having, and that the decision would ultimately be made at a higher level of administration. “We’re going to look into what we Guthorn said. Currently, Keene Fire Department ical issues such as an overdose, according to Guthorn. Keene Police Department was contacted, but could not comment before deadline. KSC President Anne Huot was contacted through Director of Strategic Communications and Community Relations Kelly Ricaurte, at Ricaurte’s request. Ricaurte responded that Huot declined comment because KSC administration does not have a stance on the topic. Devon Roberts can be contacted at droberts@kscequinox.com

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NARCAN reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.

Interim Dean of Arts and Humanities to begin year-long position in July Current Associate Dean of Arts and Humanities Sara Hottinger to take up position JACOB KNEHR

lot with the department chairs to coordinate the scheduling. I look at all the department schedules and Associate Dean of Arts and the the schedule of all the courses Humanities Sara Hottinger has taken up the position of Interim ties and work to coordinate that. Dean of Arts and Humanities for one year starting on July 1. need for our students that we have Hottinger has worked in the enough, like IA seats enough IH

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as Assistant Dean and then Associate Dean of Arts and Humanities. When current Dean of Arts and Humanities Andrew Harris announced his departure from Keene State College this year, Hottinger became a potential candidate as Interim Dean. “When I announced that I was leaving at the end of this year, the Provost met with all the department chairs in the School of Arts and Humanities and had a pretty wide-ranging conversation about the future leadership of the school. We found a very high-level of support and enthusiasm for her being Provost and Vice President for declined to comment. According to Harris, it was Hottinger’s hard work in the Dean’s success of the School of Arts and Humanities that got her the support. Hottinger explained what her current duties are as Associate Dean of Arts and Humanities. “As Associate Dean, I work a

her an interview and that she loved the campus. “What was nice about the faculty position here at Keene State is that it was a split between Women’s and Gender studies and philosophy and my area of research is in the history and philosophy of mathematics and

According to the KSC website, what they need so students can com- Hottinger is an interdisciplinary plete their majors. That’s a good por- scholar, whose research interests include feminist epistemology, culHottinger mentioned that she tural studies of science, and the hisalso works closely with Harris and tory and philosophy of mathematics. department chairs on the budget for Hottinger pointed out her expethe School of Arts and Humanities. riences teaching at KSC when she She works with students through the academic honesty policy process, “I was able to teach some courses faculty on curriculum development in the philosophy department when and new curriculum. I came here in 2005 and in Women’s Hottinger spoke of her new book that was published by SUNY Press Hottinger continued, “I came this month: Inventing the Math- here as a faculty member and in ematician: Gender, Race and Our about 2009, I was asked to coorCultural Understanding of Math- dinate what was then the Womematics. The book looks at the way culture thinks about mathematics Women’s Studies minor and during and mathematicians, and explores my time as the coordinator of Womwhy so many women and students en’s Studies, I worked with a wonderful group of feminist faculty According to Hottinger, she from across the school and we proreceived her PhD from the Univer- posed a Woman’s and Gender Studsity of Minnesota in Feminist Stud- ies major and we also proposed to ies in 2005. move the Women’s Studies program tation, I was also applying for jobs The Women’s Studies program in Women’s and Gender studies in became a department in 2011, and

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tinger. Hottinger expressed how her love for administration work made her seek new opportunities to work beyond chairing the department of Women’s and Gender Studies. “When the opportunity came up in 2014 to apply for what was at the time an assistant Dean Position here in Arts and Humanities. I put my application in, I interviewed with Dean Harris and he hired me and I’ve been fortunate to work here in tinger said. Harris mentioned

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Interim Dean. “I think she will be much better than me. What I think is great about next year, and I thought about this a lot, I think the challenge in appointing an Interim Dean is that you get a placeholder. You get someone who will make sure, if you’re not careful, you will get someone who is only TIM SMITH / PHOTO EDITOR a placeholder. Who will just make Sara Hottinger will be the Interim Dean of Arts and Humanities sure that the minimum work gets starting on July 1. done and Sara is not going to be that tion of being able to kind of see the through administration and posChair of the English Department big picture and really understand sibly go back to the classroom and Kirsti Sandy pointed out what qual- how things work. She has good pursue teaching again. ities Hottinger possesses that will ideas, she’s creative, but she also has make her a good Interim Dean. Jacob Knehr can be contacted at “She is very good at big-picture Hottinger said that after her jknehr@kscequinox.com thinking. She will come up with Interim Dean position is over, she good ideas and she is also very prac- plans to stay with KSC and continue major and minor, according to Hot- tical. She has that perfect combina- to support faculty and students

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Local artist seeks to ban plastic bags

Thursday, March 24, 2016

CAMPUS SAFETY report log

Week of: March 7 Monday, March 7 1:29 a.m. Butler Court: Student reporting a homeless looking person trying to get into the laundry room at the nests and then head towards OBC 12:51 p.m. Young Student Center: Student in space man costume running around pointing ray-gun at people Tuesday, March 8 1:39 p.m. Monadnock Hall: RA reporting she was told by residents that the second floor hall smells like marijuana. No odor in area when officer arrived

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Plastic bags are scattered across campus. Keene artist Danielle Baudrand is working toward getting these bags banned in the city of Keene to help the environment.

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Equinox Staff A local community artist seeks to have single-use plastic bags banned in the city of Keene. Artist and activist Danielle Baudrand said, “Going to city council wasn’t something that I planned. It was because I am so passionate about the issue and I was doing these big drives and I was getting so much trash and when you live with so much trash and plastic ing. If you look at the letter I wrote them it wasn’t something I sat on trying to type up, I just had enough of it. I just had to act.” Baudrand said, “I wrote in my letter, that of pollution. Will it get rid of plastic pollution? No. We have plastic packaging, plastic food packaging, but it’s a start. It’s a start in a way to start forcing people to become more conscious. I think when you start doing that, then people have to start thinking about their trail they’re leaving behind and that’s actually a big part of what my plastic bag project is about.” Braudrand said, “When I moved to Keene which was about seven months ago I noticed that everybody’s into nature [here]. I actually started pushing it as soon as I moved here people involved in this project.” Braudrand said she braids and crochets plastics bags into an art piece called the Plastic Bag Project. It can be seen at www.facebook.com/theplasticbagproject.

“I actually started this project back in 2013 in New York City and it was really to bring about the idea of how much waste we are collecting in the city,” Braudrand said. Baudrand continued, “I started back in New York City as a way to get kids involved and have them understand the concept of waste and accumulating waste and it was really through that project that I was hoping to increase the awareness of plastic bag pollution and try to decrease the consumption of it and the best place to start is with kids.” Baudrand has a similar idea in mind as that of Keene State College’s Eco-Reps, who seek to ban plastic water bottles from campus according to an article in a previous issue of The Equinox. Gaunt continued, “I think it would be Director of Campus Sustainability Cary great for the city of Keene to ban plastic bags, Gaunt said, “As a whole the eco-reps and the other cities have done it. I think we should do it on campus as well. I think it’s a fantasplastic waste is really bad in general. In the tic idea. Plastics I think are one of our biglong term I would like to see us get rid of gest forms of pollution from the moment it’s plastic, the plastic our food comes in, the dis- made, from the moment we extract oil from posable plastic. I’d love to see us be a campus the ground to create plastics to the moment that’s free of all disposable plastics.” we dispose of them. If you look at that whole “One of the reasons that disposable plastics life cycle of how it’s made, how it’s used, and are so bad is because it’s a fossil fuel product, how it’s disposed, it’s one of our most pollutplastics are made from oil. We’ve committed ing products.” as a campus to be carbon neutral. We signed Further, Baudrand said, “Plastic pollution something called the American College and isn’t just a thing in Keene, it’s everywhere. University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. It’s something we all have to come together That commits Keene State to become carbon neutral sometime in the middle of the cen- approve it right now, we’ll eventually have to tury. We don’t have a hard deadline. I want approve something. It’s only time. They can to create a set date. That’s something that will be ahead of the trend and think to the future hopefully happen in the next six months,” and think of more sustainable ways that this Gaunt said.

“Will it get rid of plastic pollution? No. We have plastic packaging, plastic food packaging, but it’s a start. It’s a start in a way to start forcing people to become more conscious. I think when you start doing that, then people have to start thinking about their trail they’re leaving behind.” DANIELLE BAUDRAND LOCAL ARTIST

community can deal with trash and waste consumption or they can ignore it and later on be forced to do it.” Baudrand said, “I think it would be great to get Keene State involved and working on it together and bring it to places like Concord. I do think it can make a giant impact.” Anna Evans said in Portland, Maine, where if they only need one plastic bag. “I think overall especially here at school and at other schools banning plastics bags would be really good just because it’s not really a necessary thing for us to have. It’s worked...where I live, it can work anywhere,” Evans said. unavailable for comment before deadline. Adam Urquhart can be contacted at aurquhart@kscequinox.com

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practices include learning outside of the classroom, research with faculty, study abroad programs and senior capstone experiences, according to Smeaton. The survey is distributed through email and has been ongo-

of 2016. Eligible seniors must be enrolled in the fall 2015 semester and considered likely graduates in the spring or summer of the 2016 semester, according to Assessment Systems Administrator Tracy Kaletsky. Turrentine oversees the survey as a whole. She said KSC conducts the survey for two reasons: to report the results to the NSSE trustees and to participate with many members of Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). The survey

Wednesday, March 9 2:58 p.m. Owl’s Stadium: Lacross game Thursday, March 10 1:24 p.m. 361 Main Street: Heard fire call over radio. Burnt popcorn 2:47 p.m. One Butler Court: Students called in on elevator phone and proceded to yell and scream in the phone 3:03 p.m. Parker Hall: Student complaining about feeling faint. Officer providing an escort to her room. Spoke with the RA and RD about the issue and they will be checking in on her till her parents arrive 3:07 p.m. Media Arts Center: Report of a student having a seizure. Student being transported 3:43 p.m. One Butler Court: Residents want to report being pushed to the ground by another resident Friday, March 11 10:52 a.m. Mason Library: Attempt to locate a person involved in a past larceny

reminder was sent out on March 21. Students eligible have until March 25, to participate in the survey and one random participant will receive a $100 KSC bookstore gift card, according to Director of Institutional Research and Assessment Cathy Turrentine. Students in an entry-level computer science class work on midterm preperation. enrolled in the fall 2015 semester and are expected to be considered

2:47 p.m. Monadnock Hall: Officer sent to locate a student and pass on a message. Student was contacted and message passed on

compares KSC students’ results to those of COPLAC. “ The NSSE tells us important things about our students and about the educational experiences that we provide. It’s based on research that demonstrates that engaged learning is the best learning,” Turrentine said. “It focuses on the ways students are engaged in their experience at KSC.” The survey breaks down into categories. Some of the categories include higher-order learning,

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25 minutes to complete, accordyear students reported they worked ing to Kaletsky. Kaletsky said the with faculty on activities other than survey was sent to 1,502 students coursework, as compared to 18 per- this year. In 2014, KSC’s overall participation was just above 34 percent, percent of KSC seniors reported to Kaletsky said. have talked about career plans with Smeaton said he hopes to a faculty member, compared to 48 receive a high percentage of participercent of the COPLAC. “It’s really pation. “We’d hope that those who nice to hear that our faculty is doing have had that email languishing so well with [students],” Smeaton in their inbox for a while might go said. back and take a look at it because As of March 10, KSC’s student it really is important,” Smeaton said, NSSE participation was at 20 per- “The bigger portion of that group learning strategies, quantitative cent, compared to the national aver- of students we get in the survey, reasoning. According to the 2014 age of 29 percent at that time. “It’s time consuming,” Smeaton said. the responses we get represent the students excelled in student-faculty The survey takes approximately whole group [of KSC students].”

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Smeaton said he understands that not all eligible students will participate. “We realize we’re not going to get everybody…we want to have our demographic breakdown to be comparable to the campus as a whole and that’s another reason to get higher response rate,” he said. Smeaton said the higher the response rate “the better shot at getting a sample that is representative of the characteristics of the college as a whole.”

3:55 p.m. Pondside 2: RA called reporting they had come across a resident while doing room checks who had marijuana when RAs said something to him he threw everything in the trash and left the building 4:00 p.m. Owl’s Nest 5: Odor of marijuana in hall. Resident fell and struck his head. Student signed off with ambulance 4:37 p.m. Pondside 1: RA’s reporting 8 butane cans, a lamp with a tray attached to heat things up

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

EDITORIAL

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A need to reevaluate student hourly pay on campus

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The price of a medium hot coffee at Bean & Bagel on campus is $2.25

The minimum wage in New Hampshire is $7.25 One student has worked on campus for two years and has only received a 15 cent raise Students are limited to working 20 hours or less per week

Most of us in college can say that at some point in our lives we have probably been underpaid and overworked. Whether it be at a summer job, an on-campus job, a full-time job, whatever the case may be, it isn’t often that you hear someone of our age say they are content with the pay they receive. But something especially interesting to look at is student hourly workers. According to the Keene State College website, 25 percent of KSC students participated in student hourly or work study employment last year. On-campus employment opportunities for students sounds great in theory. But what’s the catch? The website stated, “Please remember that even if you are eligible for work study you are not guaranteed a job on campus. We post a list of currently available employment opportunities, but there is a limited number of positions available. Also remember that if you do receive a work-study job, you will receive a check for your wages, and it’s your responsibility to apply that money towards your academic expenses. “The college does not automatically apply your wages toward your tuition or any other KSC fees.” What is frustrating to many students is that even though they are eligible for work study, it can oftenthe opportunities are limited. On top of that, those who do receive jobs often have very limited hours. “Funds from the Work Study Program enable eligible students to work an average of 10 hours per week each semester while classes are in session, and up to 40 hours per week at other times. The number of hours a student may work per week depends on their award and the rate of pay they receive for their work,” stated the website. Now, for a moment imagine trying to pay rent, buy groceries, pay bills and put gas in your car, among all other living expenses under these types of work constudent hourly positions are minimum wage pay. We all know by now that minimum wage is barely enough The Equinox believes that how much you get paid should match whatever job you’re working. It goes without saying that some jobs are more demanding than others. Sitting at a desk is certainly still a job, however it isn’t as labor intensive as being a maintenance worker for example. So individuals working those two jobs should be paid according to the amount of work they perform.

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However, that often complicates things. For example, to have cars on campus.

“25 percent of KSC students participated in student hourly or work study employment last year.” KSC WEBSITE

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a hard time scheduling hours around classes and homework. Life is all a balance, we realize that. But there comes a point when students can only handle so much. ity. Earning some cash to pay rent and buy groceries been. Just because we are students doesn’t mean we should be taken advantage of. Let’s face it, if tuition is going up, rent is going up, so why isn’t our pay?

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

STAFF COMMENTARY

COMMENTARY

Alternative Spring Break provides humbling experience

How to be honest with your lover

OLIVIA BELANGER

Student Life editor remember the place I went or the things that I did.

During Spring Break in college, it is common to hear about wild trips with friends to tropical places. While

feeling that it gave me to interact with each patient, the look of relief in a par-

some decide to spend their meaning behind it.

little while and the endless amount of love I felt in that hospital. ber that feeling, I will remember the incredible

Alternative Break trip, where I travelled to Memphis, Tennessee.

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was pediatric health care, and I was able to provide service to the children of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. On top of meeting new people, whether it be

on an Alternative Break, I current roommate, and this with nine people in just each other. Along with making new friends, Alternative Break provides the oppor-

I made a child smile or that I gave a parent a chance to catch up on some sleep. Whatever the circum-

opportunities after graduation. are interested in the medi-

service trip can give. While volunteering, the

and were able to sit down with nurses and child life workers to get tips about ting their contact information for further assistance. I chose an Alternative

we were volunteering. After explaining that we were from New Hampshire and were spending our spring break volunteer-

to use a condom. Do I tell him I’ve been cheating and I have an STD, or do I just keep doing what I’ve been doing and not tell him? I’m afraid to tell him because we’ll sad. Thanks!! Dear Reader, for the publication of this article to address this problem. It is cruhave an STD. Of course, this particular situation is complex in that

is important to move forward in a

shocked. to know about the risks of contracting an STD from having sex

that we were taking so much time to help with the CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: OLIVIA BELANGER

grateful for the service we Student Life Editor Olivia Belanger holds a child at Le Bonheur Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, during an Alternative provided them. With the awe came a sense Break. trip of disbelief, considering most road trip to go volunteer. great memories, and I plan The answer to that is week. to take a few of those trips Alternative Break, to me, are simple. Yes, I would love to It would allow me to before I graduate. toward a plane ticket instead unwind and make a ton of However, the opportuof toward a cramped minivan

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him sad. Consider how he would himself. You should drop this arti-

COMMENTARY

Peyton Manning allegations bring to light issues in the NFL MARY CURTIN

adS director announced his retirement with a tear- career began to wind down, and his ful and emotional press conference. What came along with this gusto. announcement was an outpour of love, However, these sexual assault allesupport, news coverage and a whole lot of ass-kissing from sports anchors and Manning fans alike. dark shadow rather than a glimmering spotlight. this was somewhat sickening; watchThese more recent allegations suring and listening to the quarterback pat rounded the use of human growth himself on the back one last time. Manning will retire with 18 sea- shipment was sent to his house. Manning denied having used them

“It seems that the resurfaced story was here to stay only as Manning’s career began to wind down, and his prestigious career wouldn’t lose any gusto.” MARY CURTIN

the disease before having sex. Our bodies are personal and quite lit-

“The Tennessee lawsuit alleges that in 1996, when Manning was

and sports fans and non-sports fans

among the athletes cited in a lawsuit

when it comes to our bodies, we friend should not refuse to wear a

from this whole ordeal, but that is

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- tals in the face of a woman, have HGH lated Title IX regulations and created a ‘hostile sexual environment’ through a

research. Get as much information

Where has this information been balls in a conference game, he gets since the beginning of his stellar and called a liar and is burned at the stake? clean career? As a diehard Patriots fan, this There have been numerous times when these allegations have surfaced,

aggressive response to rebutting HGH accusations appears consistent with how he responded to the 1996 allegations of sexual assault: dispute the allegation and pressure the accuser.”

New England fan front, I still see a case.

that the incident had occurred.

friend refuses to wear a condom;

quarterback, he placed his naked genitals on the face of a female athletic trainer while she was examining him for an injury.”

now-veteran quarterback. These allegations are coming from untrue. -

under the rug.

that he should get tested. This is about more than emotions; STDs are a threat to a person’s health, know. Bottom line, an STD is a big

People like Jim Nantz, a sportscaster, have discounted the reports, calling it

a more recent allegation of the use of a human growth hormone.

You cheated on him, and it is up to him to decide how he feels about that. Whatever the outcome, it is

were those stories treated with such a defamation both times. lack of investigation? When the stories came out from his We have gotten to a point where a trainer, he wrote that she had a vulgar sexual assault case or a drug use case despite what she said, discounting his (AP PHOTO/MICHAEL CONROY) sexual assault, according to thebig- an absolute uproar. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay (left) poses with former Colts league.com Mary Curtin can be contacted at quarterback Peyton Manning after announcing the retirement of mcurtin@kscequinox.com Manning’s jersey during a press conference at the NFL football team’s

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whereas others are untreatable or

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KSC students visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum

was one of the leaders on the trip to the museum. In addition, Knight is on the Ethics, Religion and the Holocaust Committee at the Museum, and helped provide orientation and guidance to students as a walking mentor-like

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KSC students in front of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. NICK TOCCO

Equinox Staff “It’s helpful to see rather than always read,” Senior Program Support Assistant of Holocaust and Genocide Studies Michele Kuiawa said about Keene State College students who experienced the famous Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. On Friday, March 4, students left Keene State via bus and ventured to the nation’s capital at 7:30 a.m., arriving at the Hotel Harrington at 5 p.m. The next day the group of the museum from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The group then departed for the historic town of Alexandria, Virginia, and made its way back to the hotel around 11 p.m. As a part of the trip, the group mainly focused on the Holocaust museum, but also

stopped to see the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial as well. Throughout the trip, the group stopped at rest stops and meetings for lunch and dinner, where they also discussed their emotional experience of seeing the museum. Kuiawa, who organized the hotel reservations, bus ride and the allotted time in the museum, said the overall trip was successful. “When they went it helped them understand a little bit more about why we study this,” Kuiawa said. “It’s important and I think the world needs more respect and stability. So, what better way to learn about that than looking at a time in history where that wasn’t the case?” Director of the Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies Dr. Hank Knight

Knight said he wanted the visit to the museum to help students “develop a sense of personal connection with the history.” Knight added that museum is a “testimony to the worst capabilities of civilization,” and the images at the museum displayed “the depth of violence that human beings can systematically plan and systematically execute against a targeted population.” Both Knight and Kuiawa said the additional trips to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial helped make the trip well rounded, and helped the students see both the best and worst of human potential. anonymous surveys about their overall experience on the D.C. trip and said that results show the vast majority of students considered the trip an emotional and enlightening experience. The trip is open to all majors at Keene State College and costs $100 to insure a spot on the bus. Nick can be contacted at nctocco@kscequinox.com

“[The images at the museum displayed] the depth of violence that human beings can systematically execute against a targeted population.” DR. HANK KNIGHT DIRECTOR OF THE COHEN CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE STUDIES

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The importance of sticking up for yourself

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in class, but like one of them, someone who stood up for himself when the bully was tormenting him Of course I don’t condone violence at all when in that kind of situation, I’m just saying that when things like that aren’t dealt with properly, emotions tend to negatively boil over. The same kinds of things still happen today. Like when someone on the street starts talking to me really slowly, thinking that my cog-

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rhythm of my steps are. Or when people assume I can’t do something; I’ve talked about stereotypes it drives me just as crazy as that kid and stigma, and how people tend to in third grade. I no longer because judge someone at face value rather that’s also irrational and causes more than taking the time to analyze fur- problems than it solves, 21-year-old ther and form an opinion. When me is a lot more logical than 9-yearthese things happen, most would old me. So, I tell them politely but say that that type of tendency is wrong, right? After all, people are and move. on. It’s the same reason usually much more than what they I write this column: to stand up not present themselves to be. just myself, but for others as well; to Unfortunately, rash judgements, tell people that they might be able stereotyping and false assumptions to do what others are telling them still pop up every single day – caus- they can’t. I want to inform readers ing bullying, further ignorance, iso- about what I deal with so that when lation and low self-esteem. A lot they see me or someone like me they is talked about in relation to what know that we’re not helpless gimps of bullying,discrimination or ignorance, but what about the defendant? I’ve experienced this a fair amount, especially when I was younger. I remember in third grade some kid was spreading a rumor that my condition was contagious and so no one would want to sit near me in class or talk to me. I didn’t really know what to do. I was, and to an extent still am, a very non-confrontational person. I generally keep to myself and don’t want to cause any trouble with anyone,Ignoring whatever nonsense was going on in regards to negative stigmas being thrown around about me. Then one day, I decided to speak up. I got into a

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wandering the streets, but productive members of society. For a long time I didn’t say anything, and ever since I started speaking up, people have come up to me thanking me for putting things into perspective and for teaching them that people

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me straight into detention (which is like prison for a kid) and after that,

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D’s Deli gives students another late night option EMMA HAMILTON

Equinox Staff Whether you are hungry during the day or late at night, D’s Deli has got you covered. D’s Deli is relatively new to the Keene community and is located at 60 Ralston Street with availablility for pickup or delivery. The Deli is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week, and are open for late night 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Business owner Darren Humphry said that his deli consists of about 10 people. “Business has been pretty good and the deli itself has helped the Keene community, but especially the college kids,” Humphry said. Since the closing of Alpha Dogs, Keene State College students have been looking for a late-night option not far from campus. Humphry described himself as “crazy” for being open so late at night on the weekends. “There are no other places open at that hour during the weekend. Basically we wanted to help the college kids out and give them some place to eat later at night,” Humphry said. Humphry said that the business during late night has been okay but that it could be better. He also mentioned that it may pick up once everyone returns from

D’S DELI HOURS Monday – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

break and the weather is nicer. With several items on the menu, Humphry said his favorite is the Chicken Tuscana. “It is smoked chicken, which is smoked in house, your choice of bread a roll or a wedge, onions, red peppers then provolone and muenster cheese,” Humphry explained. One D’s Deli customers, KSC junior and physical education major Lauren Futtner said that the bacon, egg and cheese she had was was “really good and better than Dunkins.” Futtner had picked up breakfast at the deli with her friends recently. “We called and ordered ahead so we weren’t at the actual deli that long but the service was quick and very friendly,” Futtner said. The deli is reasonably priced compared to the prices of other businesses in town, Futtner said. She also said, “I think the deli will help college students because it is really close to campus and it will help the community because it is a local business. It is conveniently placed so they will get a good amount of As far as late night goes, Futtner enjoys that the deli is open late. “I am normally up doing homework at that hour so it is nice to be able to take a walk and get something to eat,” Futtner said. Another customer who has enjoyed the deli is sophomore and double major in elementary education and communications Christy Vinnenberg. “I had a good experience at D’s Deli. It was fast service and the food was really yummy. They made me pancakes when it wasn’t even on the menu,” Vinnenberg said. She also added that her boyfriend had the chicken tenders and they both agreed the food was, “yummy.” Vinnenberg explained that a few girls from her sorority even work at the deli. lars for my breakfast and then I got a drink too so the total was only around seven dollars. “The last time I went was probably two weeks ago, I have been a few times,” Vinnenberg said. Vinnenberg continued, “I think the deli coming to Keene will help since the shutdown of Alpha Dogs. It’s a good idea that the deli is open late at night on the weekends for everyone that is still out and about at that hour.” Emma can be contacted at ehamilton@kscequinox.com

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True meaning behind getting inked KSC students explain the reasoning behind their tattoos herself, while also trying to deal with

SHELBY IAVA

art, not rites of passage or rebellion.”

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ARIAN DEIHIM KSC SENIOR

Tattoos are no longer looked at as sign of rebellion or a subculture as they once were, but as art. The Atlantic

a depiction of Atlas on his back, but didn’t know how to represent the world on his shoulders.

stand by you” written on her bicep. “I used to always sing the song I’ll Stand

- while going through his belongings Rachel Platten, which we also liked.

terparts.” -

walk through hell with you’ basically it’s hauntingly beautiful, the kind of work that tricks the eye and has hidden

without actually talking or hanging out but it’s one of those friendships that we know we’ll always be there for each Guerrero has three tattoos as well.

He continued, “It’s an angel and

and it’s in Hebrew,” Guerrero said. She -

workplace, and the enterprise is building. “Nothing is worse than a poorly their good and bad, and the way they Guerrero said. planned tattoo,” said Keene State Col-

zodiac sign, which is a Taurus. It was -

into his tattoos. Each line represents a different person who has touched

has three tattoos, and said she just etc.,” Guerrero said. recently got her third a few days ago. - tattoo with her sister. “My third one ette of a cat. “It had a little red ball gles that at each point of intersection

back piece for the past three years and has had a total of 10 sessions. “The lower half is the Greek titan Atlas. He fought Zeus and lost in the war of the

together. Hers is a different silhouette

not rites of passage or rebellion.”

Guerrero said.

sibling cats who always went outside up we had a tree house that was in a

He represents the crippling loss how they always looked out for each

going to be a sister tattoo we wanted -

sister and how we’ll always be looking out for each other.”

us happy when we were younger!”

parents early on and it caused her to triggered her schizophrenia. It has

lillies, a rose and a cancer ribbon on

through their own losses. “My sister in particular is a gear

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her through life since she can’t care for in black and white and the ribbon is TIM SMITH / PHOTO EDITOR

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Monkton said that she thought the event was a great way to get other KSC students, not just psychology majors, involved in the conversation about suicide prevention and awareness. Taryn Lazinski, a KSC senior, said that she attended TWLOHA to support both mental illness awareness and Active Minds, a club on campus that she is a member of. Lazinski said, “I am a huge supporter for people who have mental health issues and I want to increase the awareness of mental health and decrease the stigma that revolves around mental illnesses.” During her time at the event, Lazinski said that she COLTON MCCRACKER / EQUINOX STAFF really enjoyed herself. KSC Students participate in zumba during the To “I think it was uplifting and inspiring,” Lazinski Write Love On Her Arms event.

about, as well as Zumba, music and people who spoke.” For Lazinski, events like TWLOHA hold a special place in her heart. by his schizophrenia-bipolar disorder. Having two

hoping to help others who are going through what my brother went through,” Lazinski said, “I never want anyone to end their life the way he did. I also want more people to feel comfortable with themselves and not feel limited because of their mental illness.” Lazinski said that she thinks the reason suicide and mental illnesses are so detrimental is because they are topics that most feel uncomfortable talking about. This, Lazinski said, is something that needs to change. “I was very uncomfortable about my brother’s death

because I did not think people would understand that mental illness can be just as physically harmful as physical illnesses are. Both are just as painful, but one is just a little harder to see. I don’t think everyone understands that and it is important to know.” That being said, Lazinski said that she is happy with the way that KSC is spreading awareness about suicide and mental illness, especially with events like TWLOHA. Lazinski said, “Overall, I am pleased that there are people on this campus just as passionate about suicide awareness as I am and I think people here are starting Jill can be contacted at jgiambruno@kscequinox.com

the future as well, but right now I am ready to be a classroom teacher,” Murphy said. Murphy added that outside of helping her become a better teacher, her student teaching experience has taught her a whole lot about responsibility and professionalism, which Murphy said has made her feel beyond prepared to apply for jobs this spring and hopefully a career in the fall. With graduation approaching, Jermyn said that she hopes to have her own classroom someday, but to also attain her master’s degree in Special Education at some point as well. Jermyn said that she is still not sure of the area for where she wants to to home in Massachusetts. Looking back at her experience in the education program and student teaching in the area, Jermyn said that student teaching has helped get her to in her teaching ability and feels that she can perform in a classroom in more ways than she used room, my biggest fear was a read aloud where I had to read to the entire class,” Jermyn said. “Now that into my planning schedule. Thank you Keene State for giving me the opportunities I have been fortunate to have in the education program!” She continued, “I read a quote somewhere that reiterates why teachers teach and why I want to. In the quote, someone not in the teaching profession asks, ‘What do you make?’ (in terms of salary). The

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To Write Love On Her Arms brings awareness of mental illness to campus JILL GIAMBRUNO

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“I read a quote somewhere that reiterates why teachers teach and why I want to. In the quote, someone not in the teaching profession asks, ‘What do you make?’ (in terms of salary). The response: ‘A difference, what do you make?’”

KYLE JERMYN KSC SENIOR

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revisited “It was a traumatic experience seeing my college area just completely torn apart — it was turned into a type of war zone. It was hard to deal with, but my dad gave me the idea to turn my feelings toward the event into something creative” -Dan McAuliffe Creator, Dark Sky Paradise

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fest”

looking at the University of Massachusetts’s annual Blarney Blowout event, which also erupted in riots

of extensive college partying and riot-culture.

interviewing students who had footage of the riots “I realized this type of behavior was happening he has found a formula for what creates a riotous year ago, but Keene State College senior Dan McAu- use these students’ footage to put together a short at other institutions, not just Keene State,” McAu- college party. “Basically students are exposed to some type of minutes long.” could happen anywhere.” partying or extreme spring break imagery and they want to replicate that. That creates a desire for ‘If I - college partying phenomenon that “grew exponen- just get enough people, alcohol, drugs in one place I can recreate this phenomenon and be a part of it.’ project. “It was a traumatic experience seeing my college area just completely torn apart — it was turned into a type of war zone. It was hard to deal with, but my dad gave me the idea to turn my feelings toward

issue. It hit me after participating in the Academic Excellence Conference that what was happening here at Keene is much more of a phenomenon then

got me thinking about other places where riots or extreme partying like this has happened.” “That’s when I decided to put together a documenStarting work on a longer documentary, which -

mass-media’s dissemination of college partying, said. movies like “Spring Breakers,” Snapchat, and trav- which makes it look normal and appealing to other young people. is an event that still continues to this day. The docu- many contributors, including interviews from KSC mentary uses real footage from riotous college par» DARK SKY PARADISE, B4

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Background photo: Backyard house parties during Keene’s 2014 Pumpkin Festival erupted in riots. McAuliffe’s film “Dark Sky Paradise” will deal with the phenomenon of college partying and riot culture. Small photo: The working title for Dan McAuliffe’s documentary about excessive partying and riot culture is titled “Dark Sky Paradise.”

Kid Ink and Lupe Fiasco concert set for April 15 JILL GIAMBRUNO

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Kid Ink. KSC students Bryanna Pearson and Keene State College students gathered in Connor Turmelle are both members of SAC the L.P. Young Student Center and waited and played big parts in getting such big in bated breath as this year’s Spring Concert names in hip-hop. was announced on Monday, March 7. When SAC’s events coordinator Turmelle, now members of the Social Activities Council a senior, has been part of the Social Activiunrolled the poster and hung it from the Turmelle explained, “I joined four years

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will with the organization.” begin at 7 p.m., when Kid Ink and Lupe Like Turmelle, SAC’s concert coordina-

Turmelle explained the booking process, where Pearson worked with an agent at Concert Ideas Inc. to book artists that SAC agreed KSC students would recognize and year at KSC. the general public. enjoy. Pearson promises that the line to get in “[Pearson] works with the E-board and the KSC community, and the spring concert will go faster than last year’s Big Sean con- the Concert Committee to think of ideas is just one of them,” Pearson explained. cert, when many students waited in the that would go over well at Keene State,” TurThe concert will take place on April 15, slow-moving line for hours only to miss the melle explained, “Pearson works with Brett in the Spaulding Gymnasium on campus. beginning of the show. Pasternak an agent at Concert Ideas Inc…to

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Large photo: Grey Haven is a local band made up of three Keene State College students who are brothers of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Small photo: Grey Haven plays covers from bands like the White Stripes, Nirvana and The Clash.

TKE brothers form band playing both covers and original music MATT BACON

Equinox Staff A group of three Tau Kappa Epsilon [TKE] brothers banded together in a brotherhood of their own in the form of the rock band Grey Haven this past year, and have since been shredding together, both on the Keene State College campus and in basements around town. According to guitarist Ricky Pelchar, joining the TKE fraternity brought the three of them together. Pelchar said, year through mutual friends, started playing shows together as a bass and guitar duo, joining TKE at the same time. Sophomore year, Mike [Holahan] came into the picture, after joining TKE himself we started playing shows the second half of the year and we've just grown as a band since then.” Consisting of Pelchar on guitar and

Holahan said, “I started playing vocals and Mike Holahan on drums, snare drum in middle school. I origiall three are juniors at KSC. The band nally didn’t take to drums immediately, I gave it up for a couple years until I with another local band Mabel Brown picked it back up in highschool and got Room [MBR] in Holloway Hall. San- my own drumset.” sone said he was a member of MBR at Grey Haven’s most recent show this the time and knew him through living past Saturday at a local show house in the same dorm, according to Pelchar. showed them in top form. Playing a set consisting of a mixture of covers our own way and formed a proto Gray and originals, they eagerly powered Haven band. After a few months we through their half hour set. met Mike and heard he was a kick-a** Holahan said, “I feel that to limit drummer, so we asked him to join and category or bands, would in turn limit all really wanted to be in a band, and our sound and make it less unique and it turns out that we’re all really good personal.” friends, and we’ve just been trying Though playing covers from bands to make music and have a good time like the White Stripes, Nirvana and The doing it.” Sansone said that all three started playing in middle school, though it and Sansone cited The Beatles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The FrontBottoms, Four

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play this past Saturday, said, “I feel like they were really able to incorporate a lot performed…they didn’t sound like an exact copy, but more their own.” tance to constrain their sound is clear in their original music, which they plan the record and release as an EP before the school’s semester ends. The EP is tentatively titled, “Tripping at the Petting Zoo.” Pelchar concluded with “keep your eyes peeled…we’re working on playing some house [shows]…and we’re always on the lookout for on campus events.” Matt Bacon can be contacted at mbacon@kscequinox.com

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A close look at the artistry behind professional wrestling NICK TOCCO

Equinox Staff There are few art forms that demand a person to have the athletic ability of an Olympian, the grace and balance of a high-wire performer with the charisma and personality of a theatric actor. One of those art forms is the art of professional wrestling. While often mocked by mainstream media, professional wrestlers of both World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and independent promotions alike perform live, night after night, displaying incredible feats of strength and high the looming threat of catastrophic injury. Wrestlers from around the globe train their entire lives with the dream of making it to WWE and performing on the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania. In the ‘80s and ‘90s, WWE was socially accepted by the masses, reaching new heights in ratings and exposure while blending into daily pop culture. From wrestlers of the ‘80s like Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage, to the ‘90s “Attitude Era” wrestlers of WWE with The Rock and Stone Cold Steve characters who could draw a massive crowd where ever they went. It seems that kids and adults alike reveled in the greatness of the time, and professional wrestling shows like Monday Night Raw were must-see programs. In addition, millions lined up to see payper-view events such as The Royal

Rumble and Summer Slam, both in live attendance and at home. But somewhere along the line wrestling fans began to grow up and were unfortunately introduced to the harsh truth that wrestling was scripted, predetermined and “fake.” As a lifelong wrestling fan I felt like many others. It was like the wind had been completely taken out of my sails as if someone had told me that Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy wasn’t real. You mean to tell me that Stone Cold Steve Austin didn’t actually despise his boss, Vince McMahon, and that McMahon knew all along that Austin was going to drive out to the ring in a beer truck and spray

Champion in WWE history, Lesnar went on to become Heavyweight Champion of the world in the UFC. For both superstars, the WWE was simply a stage for them to showcase their legitimate potential as athletes and entertainers, and the were very real. Sure, not all characters are as close to who they really are. Mark Callaway, also known as the legendary Undertaker, can be viewed as a ridiculous character who is supposed to be a supernatural undead being, hence why he is also called

(Yes…That happened. And yes…it was awesome.) With the truth being out that the known by the wrestlers involved, while many jumped ship and stopped watching, loyal wrestling fans who have stuck around were forced to watch professional wresRYAN DELUCA / EQUINOX STAFF

Why should the matches preproper technique. Wrestlers are as The Rock has always been known determined and scripted nature fake as Rick Grimes is on AMC’s as the People’s Champion who has devalue the wrestler’s perfortrashed talked and peoples elbowed not a real person, he is a character his way to the top of entertainto the entertainment value like a that evokes emotion from an audi- ment. Now known by his real name, ence that invests in his journey. If anything, the predetermined Behind the scenes performers biggest action stars in movie history. fact of wrestling should be admired spend years developing their charThe Beast himself, Brock Lesnar, and respected as both performers acter and crafting their moves that came onto the wrestling scene with literally have each other’s lives in match with their persona and nattheir hands as the number one rule ural abilities. The ring is simply a credentials as an amateur wresfor a wrestler is to keep the person stage where performers can unleash tler at the University of Minnesota. they are working with safe using their natural abilities as entertainers. After becoming the youngest WWE

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tling being a lower form of entertainment, there is light at the end of the tunnel. With the emergence of essentially WWE’s minor league, NXT, the talent that has come into NXT has been anything but minor. Some of the most world renowned wrestlers from promotions in the US,

the Undertakers’ legendary status has stood the test of time as millions of viewers from around the world have watched him perform at WrestleMania since the ‘80s and still do to this day. Unfortunately WWE has suffered from simply bad writing and the plummeting ratings have play being a far cry from the ‘90s legends such as The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels and Mick Foley, the WWE has gone -

way into NXT, and will be eventually placed on the main stage to help revive WWE once again. For example, the current NXT Champion is Finn Balor, an Irish wrestler known for his unorthodox move set and a riveting entrance that can excite any crowd by unveiling his demon persona, entering the ring with ridiculously crafted body paint covering him from head-totoe. Even if you truly do not like professional wrestling, I implore you to respect the art form. For those who wish to get back in touch with their wrestling fan-hood, I highly recommend you simply give it a chance, and that’s the bottom line because Stone Cold said so. Balor’s and others unbelievable performances can be seen on NXT, available on the WWE Network.

Sure ‘90s stars of the past have come back for limited comeback runs like

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see which artists are up for conversation dependent on the budget we are working with at that time. Once the committee is able to think of some good ideas, Pearson then puts

thrown out there for discussion.” they believe that the concert choices will go over well with the students at KSC. majority of students attending KSC are into their hip-hop music right now. Although KSC has had a lot of rap artists, which students seem to enjoy, change is a good thing which is why hip-hop will go over are both very well-known names, so that is another reason people are likely to buy tickets while they last.” Pearson is pleased with the feedback she has already been receiving from students. ing up in excitement so that's always a good feeling,” Pearson said. -

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Girl spring breaks in Daytona, FL, Has ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ Spiritual Journey STEPHANIE MCCANN

viral.”

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of her vacation was landing

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balcony into the pool, said and Lupe Fiasco! #KSC” from @ausbury. KSC sophomore Kevin Aruilio said that while he tends to like all kinds of music, hip-hop and rap tend to be his least favorite genres.

home-state of New Hampshire this past week from a spring break trip to Daytona wanderlust feelings. -

ney.”

of musicians.

means you like to travel a - lot,” Whit said. According to Whit, the two of them spent the week sporting a tank-top with the lusting.” HOME” across the chest. end of the beach to the other,” -

do want artists like [Lupe Fiasco and

person now – Just like Julia

wanted to go the spring concert this Aruilio went on to say that while

majority, then they deserve to have ity does rule in this case. Although ent,” Aruilio said. While Aruilio may not enjoy the concert, plenty of other KSC students are looking forward to April 15, and members of SAC are also getting excited about the approaching concert date. SAC has taught me a ton and one important thing it has taught me is how to event plan and the steps to go through to allow for a successone involved in the Social Activities Council from general members to the E-board on ideas to bring to campus that KSC students are going to be interested in and allow for a successful event.” Jill Giambruno can be contacted at jgiambruno@kscequinox.com.

ate as much pizza as she wanted to and prayed that and Whit are already planning their next vacation.

trip.

- world out there that is ready in the movie. He was partying with some college kids dale, or maybe even go all the way to Miami.” instantly fell in love.” not showered since the break trip gave her time to second day of her vacation, what they say – Not all those who wander are lost.” were cameras everywhere.

is a video of me dancing on stage with Pitbull that went

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Constantly on edge with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;10 Cloverfield Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MATT BILODEAU

rather small plot details that set up circumstances. So get cozy! the characters. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been warned! Recovering from the after- ing a straightforward sequel to math of a devastating car accident, market themselves anywhere from Michelle [Mary Elizabeth Winstead] appointed. The best way to go about six to 12 months before release in wakes up confused and frightorder to stay in the public conscious- ened inside of what looks to be an ness. This can either aid or cripple on its own with typical J.J. Abramsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bunker is enough food, water and easter eggs for the hardcore fans. As the case of an upcoming release, supplies to last a few years at the a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twilight Zone-esqueâ&#x20AC;? psychologâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Batman V Superman: Dawn of Jusical thriller that stands on its own, - until she converses with her rescuer thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way to describe my joy dled with plot details that could be in the form of Howard [John Good- other than pure excitement. An opening sequence should conspiracy theorist that informs set the tone for what is to ensue her that the world she knows up and from the second the bombasabove is either dead or dying due to tic orchestration kicked in during rare occurrence nowadays to walk a widespread attack. Not sure how into a genre picture completely cold. to react to the overwhelming news, great hands. Almost like â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ShinBut as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen with the unex- Michelle remains cautious at all ing,â&#x20AC;? the score is ominous, foreshadtimes along with fellow companion owing the dread that is yet to befall Lane,â&#x20AC;? great things come in small Emmett [John Gallagher Jr.], another our protagonist. What follows is one packages. stow away. As time goes on, true of the best examples of sound editidentities bubble to the surface as an movie for yourself without knowing outside appearance is only the skin ents itself in the form of the opening any details, this review will contain of who someone truly is and what credits. MILD SPOILERS, nothing big but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re capable of under strenuous From this juncture to the end of

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a jackhammer because of the outstanding performances by the actors and direction by Dan Trachtenberg. Not a single scene is unnecessary or out of place. Taut thrills inside an incredibly claustrophobic environment reveals the true horror of the human psyche when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pushed to its breaking point. John Gallagher Jr. impresses, but the two stand outs John Goodman and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The their interactions with one another and you buy every second of it. Michelle is an empowered female character who strives to stay one step ahead of Howard when investigating her suspicions. But that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imply that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always taking the best course of action; she has her vulnerable moments that make her who she is. Essentially, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing her claustrophobia play out right before our very eyes, not knowing what to make of her savior.

To designate Howard as her â&#x20AC;&#x153;saviorâ&#x20AC;? comes with some trepidation due to his violent temper and aggressive attitude. Whether thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something toxic outside or not, the fact of the matter is that Howard is emotionally unbalanced, not knowing how to properly interact with others. Goodman gives an outstanding, near Oscar-worthy performance of this disturbed man that of a dime. Every moment he was

budget, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s allowed to think outside the box and get creative with such as this, the characters must be fully realized and the dialogue theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supplied with is sublime.

say to convince you. The name â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clo-

anthology series that has a bright future on the horizon. Until then,

while watching him. tense, layered character drama that This inner sickness transcended keeps you constantly on edge equalthroughout, even in pieces Good- ing out to one of the best thrillers man wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in because of his presence, knowing that he could be lurking around the corner. Feeling Rating: A ing twist near unbearable in the best possible way. As his directorial debut, Dan Matt Bilodeau can be contacted at Trachtenberg hits it out of the park mbilodeau@kscequinox.com. and beyond the stars. With a limited

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students that were at this event she wrote about riot culture for her will feel strong uneasy emotions

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of the emotional connection people have to what happened,â&#x20AC;? Mathieu

for war, there will be a war. There was a lot of talk before the weekstudents Chris Wardlaw and Emily end on the extra police enforce- it as a source to see the patterns of Mathieu, KSC alumnus and millenment there would be and how also rioting in our culture.â&#x20AC;? nial experts Steven Parkhurst, as this was going to be the best Pumpwell as FinnaRageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creator Trevor tension has died down from the Finney. KSC Film Professor Ted not only were people overly excited, Pumpkin Festival 2014 aftermath, White has been his mentor through but the amount of guests had a big the reactions to his documentary the process and senior Sultan Thahir role in the direction of the weekend. will be generally positive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People were willing to move on Although Thahir was not per- People came to Keene to party and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what they did. People didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t from it pretty quickly. [The riots] Festival riots, he said he was excited have the attachment to the town were something people just wanted to help out his friend out with the or school to really think about the aftermath. There were also people going to Keene to try and start a riot coming out much later and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind touched upon the college phenomeof sums up everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feelings non of college partying and the riots part of the weekend.â&#x20AC;? escalated. According to Mathieu, McAuâ&#x20AC;&#x153;The riots happened because documentary will hit the â&#x20AC;&#x153;festiyoung adult men are inherently reckless and it's interesting to have happened through the weekend, val-circuitâ&#x20AC;? after its May release at a day that allows that type of behav- how the situation was handled and The Colonial Theatre in downtown perspectives from students and Keene. He said he hopes his mesother outside sources.â&#x20AC;? sage of riot-culture will reach many accepted by thousands of students Mathieu talked about the reacaudiences. who are drunk and also want to see something interesting that they tions that she think students, memStephanie McCann wouldn't see on a normal weekend bers of the community, and other audiences will have from McAucan be contacted at at KSC.â&#x20AC;? smccann@kscequinox.com. Mathieu, who was interviewed

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A man looks at flowers and messages outside the stock exchange in Brussels on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Explosions, at least one likely caused by a suicide bomber, rocked the Brussels airport and subway system Tuesday, prompting a lockdown of the Belgian capital and heightened security across Europe. At least 26 people were reported dead. ASSOCIATED PRESS

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ing the attacks in Brussels. He says he strongly disagrees with calls by some Republicans for stepped up domestic surveillance of Muslims in the United States.

As more states head to the polls, Hillary Clinton is WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. presi- breaking down her lead by the numbers. dential race (all times Eastern Standard Time): At a union hall in Everett, Washington Tuesday, be unconstitutional - it would be wrong.” Clinton noted that she respects the “passion of my Sanders was campaigning later in the day in San 6:20 p.m. “gotten more votes than anybody else, including Donald rival Hillary Clinton in contests on Tuesday in Idaho, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz criti- Trump. I have gotten 2.6 million more votes than Bernie Utah and Arizona. cized President Barack Obama for remaining in Cuba Sanders.” instead of responding to security concerns threat in BelClinton continued that “I have a bigger lead in 1:45 p.m. gium. pledged delegates —the ones you win from people Cruz, at a New York City event Tuesday, said that voting— than Barack Obama had at this time in 2008. Hillary Clinton says “defeating the terrorist threat” Obama “is happily at a baseball game, yukking it up We are on the path to the nomination and I want Washwith the Castro communist dictators” instead of return- ington to be part of how we get there.” ority going forward.” ing to Washington or traveling to Brussels in solidarity. Speaking to CNN Tuesday following the deadly The Texas Senator said that the United States needed 5:00 p.m. a commander-in-chief who will “unleash the full force and fury of the United States military” against Hillary Clinton says the attacks in Brussels are a runner Donald Trump that she lacks “stamina.” the Islamic State and accused of Obama of a policy of reminder of “how important it is to have a steady, smart, “appeasement” with terrorists. strong approach to keeping us safe.” At a union hall in Everett, Washington Tuesday, view. York City, doing a round of interviews and connecting Clinton stressed her plans to take on the Islamic State group. She said she would use American air power to 1:30 p.m. primary next month John Kasich is criticizing President Barack Obama 6:15 p.m. Clinton also said terrorism needs to be defeated for not cutting his Cuba trip short in light of the attacks online because “that is where they radicalize. That is where they propagandize.” muted rhetoric on the attacks than his GOP competitors, police surveillance program of Muslim neighborhoods - Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. to thwart potential terror attacks. gium and European countries and work with allies to Speaking to reporters in Minneapolis Tuesday, Cruz said Tuesday the program, instituted under defeat the Islamic State. Kasich says Obama should return to the United States former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, worked “cooperaPledging to bring the world together, Clinton made to call European heads of state and assemble intellitively with the Muslim community to prevent radical- a reference to Republican front-runner Donald Trump, ization and he blasted current Mayor Bill de Blasio for saying: “Some of my opponents want to build walls and being “too lax” in facing the growing threat of what he cancelling it in 2014 “in a pique of political correctness.” calls radical Islamic terrorism. He said the program could be a model nationwide. wall have to be to keep the internet out?” After the September 11th attacks, the New York his opponents for suggesting all Muslims should be Police Department used its intelligence division to 3:00 p.m. targeted. Earlier Tuesday, Cruz said Muslim neighbordetect terror threats by cultivating informants and conhoods should be patrolled, and Trump has reiterated ducting surveillance in Muslim communities. The pracRepublican presidential hopeful Sen. Ted Cruz says his calls to ban Muslims from entering the country. tice became the subject of a series of articles by The it is time for law enforcement to “patrol and secure Associated Press revealing that the intelligence division Muslim neighborhoods before they become radical- nesota or elsewhere are “somehow intent on trying to ized.” destroy our families.” groups and investigated hundreds. The conservative Texas lawmaker made the comHe adds, “the last thing we need is more polarizaIt was disbanded amid complaints of religious and ment in a statement his campaign released following tion . . . this is a time when you have to keep your cool.”

11:40 a.m. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says the attack in Brussels, Belgium, is a “brutal reminder that the international community must come together to destroy” the Islamic State group. The Vermont senator says “this type of barbarism cannot be allowed to continue.” who lost loved ones in what he calls “another cowardly attempt to terrorize innocent civilians.” He says the U.S. will stand with its European allies. 10:38 a.m. Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz says he would use the “full force and fury” of the U.S. military to defeat the Islamic State group. “This is war,” Cruz told journalists at a press conference on Capitol Hill Tuesday. “Their target is each and every one of us.” Cruz condemned rival and front-runner Donald suggest that America should abandon its allies. The three Republican candidates addressed the ference Monday, presenting their views on foreign against the Islamic State group. 10:35 p.m. Republican presidential hopeful John Kasich says he is “sickened by the pictures of the carnage” from Brusairport. The Ohio governor said in a statement Tuesday that tify, root out and destroy the perpetrators of such acts of evil.” 10:35 a.m.

Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz says that “radical Islam is at war with us,” following the attacks on the Brussels metro and airport. least 31 people and wounded dozens more. The state1:10 p.m. The Texas senator took to Twitter Tuesday to attack 6:05 p.m. ment was titled, “We Can No Longer Surrender to the Enemy Through Political Correctness.” Republican Rep. Lou Barletta, who has said GOP ism, writing that “for over seven years, we have had a Ted Cruz, who criticized “New York values” earlier Islamic State extremist group claimed credit for the courting of Hispanics is a waste of time, is backing president who refuses to acknowledge this reality.” this campaign, journeyed to a Manhattan townhouse Brussels attacks. Donald Trump for president. Tuesday to meet with local Republicans ahead of the In a statement Tuesday, Barletta said the New York approach “ends on January 20, 2017, when I am sworn enforcement would secure Muslim neighborhoods. businessman has proven that he is the leader the coun- in as president.” Cruz, looking to upset Donald Trump on the busiCruz said the U.S. must help its European allies and try needs to change Washington. The Pennsylvania lawmaker said Trump has the ability to attract frustrated 10:32 a.m. time in a long time is going to have a real voice” in of al-Qaida or IS extremists. He said it must secure the Democrats and independents and has the best chance selecting the Republican nominee. border with Mexico and “utterly destroy ISIS,” another to beat Democrat Hillary Clinton in November. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump The Texas senator said that he believes his campaign acronym for the group. Barletta pointed out that as mayor of Hazleton, says the city of Brussels is “a total disaster” and said his home in a Manhattan high rise that bears his name. 1:50 p.m. Cruz spoke just two miles away at the tony Metropolitan Republican Club on the Upper East Side. Bernie Sanders tells reporters in Arizona that the He ripped into Trump, saying that if the celebrity businessman were to be the Republican nominee, it cantly improved surveillance” and the sharing of intelwould hand the White House to Hillary Clinton. ligence with countries around the world. The Democratic presidential candidate is condemn-

on illegal immigration. The congressman also complained about members of the GOP who have spent time trying to stop Trump. Barletta said: “We need to listen to the voters instead of elitists trying to tell us right from wrong.” Barletta joins about a half dozen lawmakers who are backing Trump.

Speaking to Fox News Tuesday, as developments were still unfolding in Belgium, Trump said “Brussels was a beautiful city, a beautiful place with zero crime, Trump has called for a temporary ban on Muslims coming to the United States following terror attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, California. He previously

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delegates, including the territory’s three Republican National Committee members. The delegates are “unbound,” meaning they are free to support the candidate of their choice. Party chairman Abe Utu Malae says in an email that two of the delegates

the International Committee of the Red Cross across Syria. access to the area since May 2012, according to The talks are expected to adjourn on Thursday the monitoring group Siege Watch. A Britainand resume later in April.

for Trump and one for Cruz.

attacks in Brussels, which killed at least 31 and a near-total blockade in May 2015.

Tuesday in Arizona and Utah, with a total of 98 delegates at stake. Arizona has 58 delegates and Utah has 40. The AP delegate count has Trump with 681, Cruz with 425 and

were killed Tuesday and 187 It takes 1,237 delegates to win wounded in two explosions at the the Republican nomination for Belgium airport and one at a city president. subway station. The former secretary of state 3:27 a.m. told NBC News that the U.S. must Donald Trump and Hillary ism in conjunction with its allies. Clinton seek to pad their delegate and smart and steady in how we respond,” she says. But Clinton also said that it is unrealistic to say that the United States can completely shut its borders. Clinton is campaigning in Washington state ahead of the primaries there tonight.

UN envoy to Syria: Sides in Geneva talks exchanged documents

the 2016 race for the White House -

Arizona and Utah feature contests for both parties, while Idaho Democrats also hold presidential caucuses. Republican Trump and Democrat Clinton hope to strengthen their delegate leads in 10:15 a.m. a race that will decide the nominaBillionaire businessman tions. Democrat Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted

at the GOP caucus in American Samoa. Republicans in the U.S. territory hold around both party front-runelected six delegates at their caucus ners.

opposition parties accused President Bashar now entered its sixth year and which has killed more than 250,000 people, according to U.N. esti- of the country. mates. Opposition leader Assad al-Zoubi said areas

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Staffan de Mistura, UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, flashes asign during a press conference after a round of negotiations between the Syrian opposition and the UN, at the European headquarters of the United Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 22, 2016. JAMEY KEATEN, PHILIP ISSA

tion. We need a political transition in Syria in order to make sure we can all concentrate and the Syrians can all together concentrate on what of Aleppo and Latakia in the west. world, in Syria and elsewhere.” The Islamic State group, which controls large swaths of territory in both Syria and Iraq, claimed responsibility for the Brussels attacks.

there are a total of 25 areas now besieged in Syria. the documents the Damascus side handed to de Mistura referred to “peripheral issues.”

of Al-Houla near the central Syrian city of Homs,

AssociAted Press uments on Tuesday outlining each side’s basic ment’s side and that of the opposition before the current round of talks adjourn later this week, a political process or political transition,” the This round of proximity negotiations in Swittling since last week between the two sides, has

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Custody case of Native American girl appealed to high court CHRISTOPHER WEBER

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of the Children’s Law Center of California, Lexi’s court-

request for the California Supreme Court to hear the appeal. She said Lexi and the Utah family had traded mesMcGill also requested that custody of the child named Lexi be returned to Rusty and Summer Page years. until the appeal is decided. said. “They are not strangers in any way, shape or form.” The National Indian Child Welfare Association said her father, who is part Choctaw. The Pages argued that in a statement that the Pages were aware for years that - the girl was an American Indian but chose to “drag out ers them her family. litigation as long as possible, creating instability for the child.” The Choctaw Nation said it “desires the best for this fer. Choctaw child.” ance on implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act from the custody of her birth parents. Her mother had substance abuse problems, and her father had a crimi- mining who is a member. nal history, according to court records. Wenona Singel, a law professor at Michigan State to court around the country after the Indian Child Welfare Act was passed in the late 1970s.

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Rusty Page carries Lexi while Summer Page, in the background, cries as members of family services, left, arrive to take Lexi away from her foster family in Santa Clarita, Calif., Monday, March 21, 2016. Lexi, who spent most of her life with California foster parents, was removed from her home on Monday under a court order that concluded her native American blood requires her placement with relatives in Utah

“The issue is not what degree of Choctaw ancestry a child has,” Singel said. “Rather the issue is whether the were broken up at disproportionately high rates, and child is a citizen of the tribe in question or eligible for that cultural ignorance and biases within the child wel- citizenship.” fare system were largely to blame. Singel is a member of a tribe in Michigan. Rusty Page carried her out of his home near Los Angeles and Los Angeles County social workers whisked her best interest, said Ralph Richard Banks, a professor at away in a waiting car. Stanford Law School. “How is it that a screaming child, saying, ‘I want to stay, I’m scared,’ how is it in her best interest to pull her family, it is highly unlikely that the decision would be from the girl she was before that doorbell rang?” Rusty “It would be fairly extraordinary for an appeals court A crowd of friends and neighbors wept, prayed or sang hymns. -

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Graham, center, and Lena Kelly, rear, Lexi’s foster aunt and uncle, break down on the street after family services came to take Lexi away from her foster family in Santa Clarita, Calif., Monday, March 21, 2016. Lexi, who spent most of her life with California foster parents, was removed from her home on Monday under a court order that concluded her native American blood requires her placement with relatives in Utah.

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Supporters of Lexi’s foster family hold a rally for the family outside Lexi’s foster home in Santa Clarita, Calif., Monday, March 21, 2016. Lexi, who spent most of her life with California foster parents, was removed from her home on Monday under a court order that concluded her native American blood requires her placement with relatives in Utah.

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THE EQUINOX WEEKLY WORKOUT Exercise: Wide Grip Barbell Curl

Exercise:

Regular Dumbbell Row

HOW TO: · Place your hands on the outside of the hash marks on the barbell. · While standing, curl the Barbell upwards and come back down with it. · Use a comfortable weight so that you are able to get good reps with this weight.

HOW TO: · Use an exercise bench as your stabilizer. · Make sure your slight bent over and you have a well-balanced athletic position. · Do a controlled row and slowly bring the dumbbell in with a pulling motion.

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Equinox Staff Welcome to weekly workout number six of the semester. This week we will be working on arms. Remember to eat healthy, train hard and study hard. As usual warmup and cool down with 15 minutes of cardio.

Exercise: 100 Pushups

HOW TO: · Throwing pushups into your workout routine is a great way to shock the body. · By doing pushups in the middle of your workout you will get a nice shoulder and chest pump. · It’s always good to shock your

Exercise: Close Grip Barbell Curl

body and to mix up your workouts so your body never gets used to the workout and so your body will always grow. You can do these in any order you want to. For example 10 pushups, 20 second rest, 10 pushups, 20 second rest and so on

HOW TO: · Just like a wide grip curl, except you are going to place your hands inside of the hash marks this time. · Make sure you have a comfortable weighted barbell so that you can have slow controlled repetitions of high quality.

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Wisconsin rallies to stun Xavier DAVE SKRETTA

THE EQUINOX ATHLETE of the WEEK: Tyler McKelvie

and Sumner scored 11 for Xavier, which had a 58-49

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in Bronson Koenig, even when he struggled in the Big Ten Tournament and failed to hit a three-pointer in an NCAA Tournament win over Pittsburgh. The game lived up to its rough-and-tumble billing, Gard proved just how much he believed in him Sunday night. The Badgers, who struggled to score 16 points by After watching the talented sharpshooter hit a halftime in their 47-43 win over the Panthers, raced out tying 3-pointer from well beyond the arc, Gard drew and the Big East runner-ups countered with a 21-8 run and buried the shot to give the Badgers a 66-63 victory of their own. against second-seeded Xavier and a spot in the Sweet 16. They led 33-30 at halftime in an arena heavily tilted toward Badger fans. LUKE STERGIOU / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

Xavier a 49-47 lead. Cheered on by super-fan Bill Murray, the actor and

Tyler McKelvie fires a pass during the Owls recent game against Tufts Unviersity.

with 12 for Wisconsin (22-12), which improved to 15-5 in

Dame on Friday in Philadelphia.

Men’s Lacrosse Tyler McKelvie scored four goals against Nichols College on Thursday, March 17, to break the all-time goals record at Keene

of foul shots, and then a strip-steal turned into a layup He had a similarly good feeling about his 3 from well beyond the line that tied it at 63 with 11.7 seconds remaining. And when Edmond Sumner was called for

State College. McKelvie now has 170 career goals for the Owls. He is a senior from Acton, Massachusetts.

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lead to 58-49 – their biggest of the game. The Badgers weren’t done, though. They never seem to be this time of year.

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the under-4 minute timeout. shot of the game.

Koenig’s memorable night even better.

Gard said. “I can’t be more proud of a group of young men that have withstood every challenge that’s come at

said, referring to the reigning NBA MVP. Remy Abell and Jalen Reynolds had 13 points apiece

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The KSC menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lacrosse team prepares for one of their games in Florida over spring break.

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Morgan Fallon makes solid contact in the Owls softball game against Endicott College.

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Crisp burns KSC pitching record CRAE MESSER

SportS Editor Mariah Crisp has been doing something right for four years at Keene State College, and that something led her to a record breaking career. On Saturday, March 25, the senior pitcher broke the all-time strikeout record at Keene State College, tallying 14 strikeouts in a complete-game no-hitter against Baruch College. Crisp led the Owls to a 25-0 win over the Bearcats. Entering her senior campaign, Crisp was only 10 strikeouts away from beating the record, which was held by Ashlee Simpson ‘08. Crisp’s dominant performance against Baruch not only set the new record, but showed what Crisp has been all about year. “She’s got an incredible gift, and she uses it,” said Carrah Fisk Hennessey, head coach of the KSC softball team. “She’s “I’m relieved,” Crisp said, “It’s kind of like one of those things that I knew that I was going to eventually do.” Crisp said she started playing softball when she was eight years old, but it wasn’t until she turned 10 that she realized her passion for pitching was where she would direct her attention. Crisp also said that while her original goal was to play Division I softball in college, she eventually decided to aim for Division III for numerous reasons. “I chose DIII and Keene was the perfect

plateau. “I honestly thought it was amazing,” Votto said. She also referred to the team’s philosophy of celebrating each other’s accomplishments, or “ubuntu.” The term is something the softball team has been using this season to remind themselves to work and celebrate as a team, according to Votto. “I think that the whole team, especially me and the seniors, seeing her break the strikeout record was just such an unbelievable accomplishment,” Votto said. “We almost felt like we achieved it just as much.” Crisp attributes a large part of her success to her pitching coach and mentor Harold Sachs. Sachs is the head coach of Salem High School’s softball team in Salem, New Hampshire. “He has been my pitching coach since I was 12 and I learned everything from him. Not just softball, but he’s been like a mentor to me for life in general. I put a lot of credit to him for my success,” Crisp said. She also mentioned how her dad has pushed her to become the pitcher she is today. Fisk Hennessey described Crisp as a pitcher that leads by example. Her quiet personality makes it so you don’t know what to expect, according to Fisk Hennessey, but once she gets on the mound she “mows batters down.” When asked about this description of her playing style and personality, Crisp agreed. “That’s how I’ve always been,” Crisp said. “I’ve just always had a poker face, I’m very poised. When I’m in the circle I’m really comfortable. Everything just kind

Fisk Hennessey praised Crisp’s work ethic, saying that she is always working to get better and that she even picked up a new pitch in the offseason. Junior captain Kayla Votto said the whole team felt the joy

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Men’s club hockey ousted at Nationals JACOB BARRETT

Equinox Staff The Keene State College men’s hockey club team was unable to put one in the win column during the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) men’s Division II National tournament this past weekend. After earning a spot in the tournament with an unable to repeat the same type of heroics on the national stage. KSC dropped each of their three games, the worst of which came against Florida Gulf Coast in a 11-1 lopsided loss. matchup, with Kurt Mitchell getting the puck to the FGCU then went on to score nine more unanswered goals and the Owls wouldn’t be able to score again until the next day in a must-win game against the Arizona St. Sun Devils. The Sun Devils burned up the Owls’ ticket to the of play, and a lot of penalties. Even after being statistically eliminated from the tournament, the Owls had one more game to play against Michigan State University. to make it a 7-6 game in the third scoring three powerplay goals. However, the Owls still lost 9-6 to cap Head coach Bobby Rodrigue commented on the experience, “The scores were pretty tough, obviously we would’ve liked to have better results but I think the experience was great for our guys,” Rodrigue said. making the national tournament in-and-of itself makes for a successful season, especially after starting the 2015-2016 season with a 1-4 record. “A lot of guys started booking Spring Break trips,”

team has consistently met its goals year after year, building on the success they had the year before. “I feel like every year our goal just increases. We wanted to go to NECHA’s (Northeast Collegiate Hockey Association), we got to NECHA’s. The next year, we wanted to get to regional’s, we got to regionals. Year after that, we wanted to go to national’s, we got to national’s. I feel like every goal we set we just keep achieving,” Mitchell said. Rodrigue concurred with his players and said that he doesn’t want the tournament appearance to be a one-time deal. “Everybody talks about going to the national tournament as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For a lot of those teams there it’s not and for us we don’t want it to be,” Rodrigue said.

in there.” Crae can be contacted at cmesser@kscequinox.com

working on strength and conditioning workout regimens while he searches for the next generation of Owl hockey players to help the team make it over the next hump. PHOTO EDITOR / TIM SMITH

Mariah Crisp stands in the outfield of Keene State College’s softball field to pose for a photo. Crisp recently broke the all-time strikeout record at KSC against Baruch College.

Jacob can be contacted at jbarrett@kscequinox.com

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Men’s basketball knocked out of Sweet 16 BRIAN CLEMMENSON

Equinox Staff The Keene State College men’s basketball postseason run came to end on March 11, with a 74-62 loss to Christopher Newport University in the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. The contest was played at a neutral site at SUNY Oswego in upstate New York. The Owls were facing a strong Captains team that improved it’s record to 29-1 on the season and were ranked number four in the D3hoops.com Top 25 poll. According to keeneowls.com, KSC jumped out to an 8-3 lead to open up the game. The Captains then went on a 7-0 run after the Owls strong start. However, Keene State fought back making it a 13-10 game. Keene State was able to tie the game with 2:34 to go in the second half, but Christopher Newport went on

After that, the Captains responded and got the lead back to nine points. The Owls do not go quietly as they

Captains’ run. Senior Nate Howard tied the game up at 52-52 before the under eight minutes media timeout. Coming out of the timeout the number four team in the country played like it going on a 7-2 run and Keene Nichols lead Keene State scorers with 18 points and Junior Matt Ozzella had 15 points. Howard scored 12 points and with 11:25 left he sank a foul shot to score his 1,000-career point. Howard became the thirty-seventh player in program history to accomplish the feat. He also set the record with of 77 blocks in a season as he recorded four. Marcus Carter’s 22 points and 12 rebounds led the bench.

In the second half, the Captains came out strong and they are the third team in program history to reach with a 10-5 run to open up the action,giving themselves the Sweet 16. a 43-32 lead. With around 12 minutes to go the Owls Brian can be contacted at player’s Ty Nichols layup. bclemmenson@kscequinox.com

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Lucas Hammel handles the ball in a game at Spaulding Gymnasium earlier this season. Hammel and the Owls were knocked out of the NCAA tournament on March 11, by Christopher Newport University.

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SPRING BREAK PACKAGE DESIGNED BY JAKE COUGHLIN

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Bottom: Senior Jaedyn Bedell Holds up a sign outside of the LeBonheur Children’s Hospital expressing how she was impacted by her community service Top Right: Senior Cody Gauthier and Sophomore Kristen Reid enjoy exploring a Bass Pro Shop in Tennessee

“No matter how hard I try, I will never truly be able to explain the feeling you get when a child feels cared for, comforted and loved because you were there for them.” - Olivia Belanger

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Sophomores Olivia Belanger (A&E Editor) and Jess Ricard (Equinox Staff) pose for a photo in front of an “I Love Memphis” sign while on their Alternative Break trip.

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AB GROUP HELPS IMPROVE THE LIVES OF REFUGEES IN

ATLANTA, GA TANNER SEMMELROCK & KYA ROUMIMPER

Contributing Writers Imagine yourself in a new country. It’s taken you over three years to get to this point. You started in a home and then a camp, and now you are here. You don’t know the language, the environment or the customs. Maybe you are with your family. Maybe you are not. You are met with hate and pushback. People tell you that you don’t belong here. gee. This was the scenario our Alternative Break group encountered everyday as we navigated the winding pipeline of refugee services in Atlanta, Georgia. During the weeklong service trip we organizations covering multiple perspectives of refugee resettlement and community integration.

of refugee resettlement within the United States, primarily helping refugees integrate into American society. The refugees are given language classes, workshops on American societal norms and the opportunity to foster an identity here. nections within the community, help refutheir residency. All the while these new American citizens

grants and local children, and provides a rigorous and holistic education in an intentionally diverse community of mutual learners. The school believes that everyone is inherently able to learn and that it is our collective responsibility to nurture the unique genius of every person. They also value educating the whole child – their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, cultural and creative selves. Teaching in a culturally responsive lens, they view socio-emotional development as important as promoting academic excellence. They welcome and engage with people of various identities including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ICS helps children foster a unique identity with the hope that they become global citiOur last partner was Global Growers. Global Growers grew out of the tremendous demand among international farmers, many who came to Atlanta as refugees of war, to reconnect to their agricultural heritage in their new home. Recognizing this exceptional talent, Global Growers connects local families to land, education and markets in order to build healthier communities and strengthen their local economies. They are committed to cultivating diverse farmers who are traditionally underserved by mainstream agricultural service providers. Global Growers, like other community

with high hopes for their futures here.

address food scarcity and self sustainability. Our Alternative Break to Atlanta, Georgia, was both challenging and eye opening. We are deeply indebted to our partners because without them we would not have the same understanding of the trials and tribulations of becoming an American citizen. So many of the adults and children we engaged with exposed us to perspectives not formally considered in our daily lives. ICS was strategically designed in 2002 to We will continue to remember the people bring together refugee, immigrant and local who changed our lives in Georgia as we move children in an academically challenging and forward in our college careers. nurturing environment. We can only hope that our experiences Today, the school serves more than 400 will help us educate others on the importance students annually, representing more than 30 of tolerance and diversity. nationalities and speaking 25 languages. ICS is an International Baccalaureate World School that educates refugees, immiways is to ensure that these refugees are selfsustainable and are contributing in their new communities. Our group also worked with the International Community School (ICS). ICS is a public charter school in DeKalb County, Georgia, that serves students from

“We will continue to remember the people who changed our lives in Georgia as we move forward in our college careers.” - Tanner Semmelrock & Kya Roumimper ALL PHOTOS BY TANNER SEMMELROCK

Left: Galen Gammino plays with a group of refugee children. Bottom Right: Kya Roumimper plays with one of the refugee children that the AB group helped in Atlanta.

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NEW ORLEANS AMY BUONPANE

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Top Left: The group stops along their journey down south to take a group photo at a mountainous overlook. Top Right: Dre Cuzzupe spreads paint on one of the houses damaged in hurricane Katrina. Bottom Left: Senior Mason Prata fills up a vaccination syringe at a New Orleans animal shelter. Bottom Right: A happy kitten greets the AB Group at the New Orleans animal shelter.

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Contributing Writer On March 12th, at 2 A.M., ten Keene State students packed their bags and started a road trip to the Windy City to participate in Keene State College’s Alternative Break program. schools. -

also, Seniors Maggie Buckley and Jess Mahoney.

dening and sustainability. They truly make a difference in children’s lives throughout Jess Baker. The purpose of the Alternative Break trip to Chicago, Illi- mission. tion, and safety through service and learning at a youth center, tools for a healthy life. -

backgrounds and majors, came together to form an inseparable nity-based programs.

Center. In a classroom designed for Sunday school lessons, the ten college students assembled cots and rolled out sleeping bags to transform the educational space into a temporary home. team that Chicago’s diverse education system, and students team leaders Jess Baker and Kayla Smith contacted three spethey learned and promote them here at Keene. living in the area, and the challenges they face. mentary school.

nal environment, had on Keene State’s Alternative Break team,

tions.

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NORTH CAROLINA Environmental outing club explores the great wide open

ASHEVILLE,

group of students notable for seeking chances to steer away from the shallows of an average week off in the spring and create depth within their charAs students of Keene State College, we acter. For some, squaring away time to organize a have reached that point in our spring semester where we are arriving back from a well deserved seven-day excursion is the preferred approach to Spring Break and attempting to refocus our atten- an opposing direction and for others reaching out to campus-wide clubs that work toward providing students the option to experience something out of friends and family on stories relating to last week. With that being said, it seems as if the constant Keeping that in mind, the KSC EOC is a wonin a majority of these stories is alcohol. - derful outlet for such students and allowed 13 memtury, Spring Break involves prepping for a week bers bonded together by their love for the outdoors of poor adventure, typically back home or some- to drive down to North Carolina this past week. Being one of those 13 members, I feel where tropical that boasts opportunity to drink, tan, swim, dance and meet people that have cleared as though I obtained exactly what I sought when their minds of responsibilities and are looking to requesting that I be apart of the KSC EOC 2016 make memories not much different from those of a Spring Break Trip. I believe that the ability to disconnect from the drunken weekend night back at the dorm or favored fast-paced and distracting world we live in is essenhouse party. Nevertheless, there is always that driven tial, and I think most who have taken the time to do AMBER STOCKING

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Ridge Mountains and visiting spectacular waterfalls to connecting with nature regardless of the way in along the Little River to summiting Mount Mitchel: which you pursue that connection. the highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains and I cannot say that I haven’t spent a night or day the highest peak in mainland eastern North America with an elevation of 6,684 feet above sea level. have never made a connection while drunk that Throughout this trip I felt that I belonged guided me toward a greater perspective and sense to this Earth, that I was part of the community of of harmony because my entirety wasn’t present. nature. Being present is an adventure itself, it opens Although this may sound somewhat trite, I turned you up to incredible experiences that otherwise my focus away from all comparisons and contrasts wouldn’t be accessible and to be able to share this between myself and others and I felt whole; I felt sensual feeling of enlightenment with others who the loving presence of everyone around me and equally appreciate its power is exciting. was brought closer to my own spirit. Needless to say, this past week spent with I understand that alcohol and a variety of the EOC was awesome, from exploring the Appalachian Underground; Carter Saltpeter Cave to horseback riding through the high country, scenic break is more appealing on a beach than in a tent, mountain meadows and wooded areas of Madison but that sort of happiness can only be borrowed. County at Sandy Bottom Trail Rides in Asheville to Take a sip of fresh air. mountain biking through various trails of Dupont State Recreational Forest in the beautiful Blue

“I understand that alcohol and a variety of other drugs may ness, that spring break is more appealing on a beach than in a tent, but that sort of happiness can only be borrowed. Take a sip of fresh air.” - Amber Stocking CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS / BRENDAN JONES

Top Left: Patrick Lambert uses nothing but nature to start a fire at the Environmental Outing Club’s camp. Top Right: Jason Bolduc and Janine Rupprecht enjoy some scenic horseback riding in the scenic hills of Asheville. Bottom Right: Alex Tragakes splashes through a mud puddle on his mountain bike.

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MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LACROSSE

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TYLER REILLY

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The Spring break trips are always a great team bonding experience. Being able to get

that they have played and what we have

food to cook for the week if they need to. beat and we all felt that this was the year chances going into it. In fact, I think we over-

middle of a season that is typically dom- like that. That being said, this motto makes inated by the bitter cold and a few feet of the trip all that more enjoyable when we get - down here. We treat the entire week like a

the entire trip, however, is acclimating from -

relationships to a whole new level and that

spring break trip is in the books for Keene meal other than grilled meat on their mom We at least have that to hang some pride on.

my main reasons for coming to play lacrosse at Keene State College was Coach Theri-

As far as lacrosse goes, we practice once a day and we play two competitive Conference. Keene State has never played

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Florida KSC Baseball builds chemistry BILLY HARTMANN

Keene State BaSeBall #3 You can always feel the humidity coming through the windows of the airplane every year when we touch down on the runway in Orlando, Florida. It’s always important to put a pair of shorts and sunglasses in your carry-on so you’re prepared for the 80-degree atmosphere of the Sunshine State. Upon exiting the plane, it’s a straight line to the baggage claim and then to the parking garage where we pick up our rental vans that get us to our games and back to our resort. Vans consist of 10 players, a coach and a fun, continuous argument over which genre of music is going to play through the speakers before and after games. Once we drop off all of our baggage at our resort and check into our rooms, we make a trip to the infamous Publix Grocery Store in Davenport, Florida. It’s at least a two-hour event. Kids scramble to decide foods for the room and who gets to wait in the deli line which is a 45 minute wait at best to get pounds for lunch. The group of kids who forget to buy Ziploc bags for the sandwiches

a sandwich in a bat bag mixed with leftover clay that appetizing. A condo at our Bahama Bay Resort consists of six guys dividing up two singles, a queen and a king size bed to sleep in. The living room contains a TV that looks like a refrigerator, a boom box with a dial radio and miscellaneous water bottles full of dip spit. Upperclassmen have learned to decide a week before the trip who is going to bring the gaming system, because it’s essential for down time. There’s nothing like preparing for your game the next day by competing against your teammate in a game of MLB: The Show with 98 miles per hour fastballs and 450-foot home runs. On game days, we meet at the vans and carplayers head to the dugout and the pitchers to the bullpen to carry out their respective pregame rituals. If we happen to be the home team on game day, we take batting practice On those days we typically stretch out quick and go to the cages to swing. After batting practice, the position players head back to the dugout and meanwhile the pitchers continue their

pregame fun with games of two-ball. In the dugout after batting practice, we put our cleats on and make our to get a longer stretch in before we throw to get we meet as a team in right what we need to take care of in order to win. If we pitch well, play solid defense and get timely hits, we’ll be in the game when it comes down to it. The game can be because one play or one inning can make or break about the game is that it takes a team effort to win; if one person makes a mistake, someone else can pick them up. I like the group of guys we have this year, and the chemistry and mental toughness we’ve shown over the trip is the type of atmosphere a successful team needs to have. There’s nothing like a team win after a long hard day that takes the collaborative effort of everyone on the roster.

Broadcasting the trip BRIAN CLEMMENSON

equinox Staff

After that it was time to get down to business on the trip as the team practiced that night

of lights worked. Instead of sitting there and observing like the sorry men’s basketball. There typical broadcaster, I borrowed is nothing better than my last a glove and shagged batting three years calling Keene State practice. That night, everyone College baseball during spring exhausted from the long day of break. The last three years on travel went to bed early in prepthe trip have been an incred- aration for the doubleheader ible experience for me, traveling with the team to call their back at the resort, the work games. This year, our trip began of the broadcaster began. It early in the morning on Thurs- involved me making sure I had enough notes and talking points began our trek to Manchester for the broadcast. Also, making a rundown for the pregame our wonderful Thomas Trans- show and getting stats for both teams for the broadcast. portation bus. After the chaos of about 40 guys and coaches games I had the night off from checking in with our bags, we having to phone in the stats and made our way through security scoring from my scorebook as and we were off after select- the Sports Information Director ing our airplane buddies for the other night, except for one other Everyone had an early game I had to phone in the stats breakfast at the airport, which to be entered into stat crew with consisted of Dunkin Donuts or our SID. After completing the Starbucks, so by the time we arrived in Orlando we were fam- stats and getting update information I would be scrambling to the baggage claim and to the to get my game prep done. parking garage to get the rental The reason is so I could have a spring break too just like the players. Once completing my our resort. Upon checking into game prep I would head down the resort, we made our way to to the pool with the guys and Publix, which is one of the best swim or even just sit back and grocery stores in America in my relax in the hot tub. The experience on this opinion. Everyone, including - trip is just like being a player; I mates for the trip. In the grocery get the same meal allowance store we then decide strategi- over the course of the week just like the guys. I get the same cally who is going to buy what. Our meal allowance for accommodations as them. The - biggest difference is I am not baseball is my favorite sport

years going on the trip, we went over the allowance and we paid over 400 dollars in groceries. Many of the things that brought this total way too high was vacation food. This included the infamous Publix ice cream, Krispy Creme donuts, chips and baked goods.

Having the opportunity to call this trip over the last three years during spring break was an honor and privilege and I will cherish so many memories from these trips.

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ULTIMATE FRISBEE TEAM competes at

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“Each player made about 15 new friends just from the Hat Tournament alone.” - Tim Smith

BEACH Keene State College Ultimate Frisbee represents KSC at National Tournament in South Carolina TIM SMITH

Photo Editor The Keene State College Ultimate Frisbee Club strengthened its team bond at the annual ultimate frisbee tournament this spring break. The national tournament High Tide is celebrating its twentieth year of hosting frisbee teams and KSC’s ultimate club has spent the

The next day was the Hat Tournament and about eight KSC players participated. Each player made about 15 new friends just from the Hat Tournament alone. DJ Lancaster’s team won in his bracket but, unfortunately, did not

KSC team member enjoyed their Hat Tournament teams.

High Tide occurs all during March, more fun during Tuesday and Wednesday. The weeks to accommodate for the different expe- teams we played against had similar goals for Spring Breaks. Each week begins on Monday with a hat tournament that is designed to mix players with players from different schools and is a brilliant chance to meet people from across the USA. Tuesday and Wednesday consist of regular pool play, with each team playing three games each day. The week caps off on Thursday with bracket play. This is the most competi-

regardless of winning or losing. A bunch of our points were spent playing ‘joke’ points, which lous rules. I spent a lot of each day next to the done during the week and where we are from. Our best day of play was Thursday mornduring Thursday’s game and Chip Foster

of which were ‘hammer’ throws. A ‘hammer’ throw is the most unreliable throw of the three with KSC and each trip was a memorable expe- basic throws in ultimate frisbee. All throughout the week, we met college mates will last long after graduation and most students from all around the USA and hung of our memories come from High Tide. The car trip to and from Myrtle Beach is we were hanging with other college teams on the beach or at our house. One night, I found about 14 hours through the night and is spent with music, singing, cheers and talking about of Massachusetts Lowell’s Frisbee team and past tournaments and what to expect for the SUNY Brockport’s Frisbee team in the hot tub. The KSC team will continue to enjoy spendcoming week. The team found itself enjoying the 80-degree the great sport of Ultimate Frisbee. of each High Tide week is determined.

was spent on the beach and hanging out late into the night.

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / DAN MCAULIFFE

A view of the skyline of New Orleans taken from the ninth ward, one of the areas most devastated by hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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