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THE EQUINOX The student voice of Keene State College

Vol. 69, Issue #2 Thursday, Sept.15, 2016

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Studying abroad? Count your credits before you land KATHERINE GLOSSER

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Katherine Glosser can be contacted at kglosser@kscequinox.com

“At the end of the day, I would never trade my [study] abroad experience for anything.”

MARGARET MALOY KSC SENIOR

GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA MOORE / ART DIRECTOR

KSC theater and dance instructor named Interim Provost DOROTHY ENGLAND

News editor Newly appointed Interim Provost and Vice -

CONTRIBUTED BY WILLIAM WROBEL

Interim Provost William Seigh was hired earlier this year after 19 years as a dance instructor.

Dorothy England can be contacted at dengland@kscequinox.com

Top Headlines

Index Section A: News .................1-3

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

Opinions ...........4-5

Nation/World...5-6

Student Life ......6-10

Sports................7-10

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A4: Pharmaceutical pricing A10: Survival by apps B1: Dancing daze B10: Synchronized sister swimmers

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Professor speaks on preventing genocide AMBER STOCKING

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Results from the NH State Primary announced OLIVIA BELANGER

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here at Keene State, they are also nomination.

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cent). Kahn has won the Democratic Primary.

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closer to our awareness, she TIM SMITH / PHOTO EDITOR

Professor James Waller speaks to an audience about his new book September 8.

EpiPen prices hit new high, causing consumers concern to raise with it ELLIOT WELD

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tic reaction as a result. She also remem-

Epinephrine auto-injectors, commonly known as EpiPens, are a

EpiPens is that they are so easy to use

ening allergic reaction. Recently, these

nephrine

(ep-i-NEF-rin)

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when

$57, set in 2007

and now two EpiPens currently cost a little

them. EpiPens.,

cause the anaphylactic allergic reaction that EpiPens counteract. An anaphylactic reaction can result -

stage to market.

over $600. This is roughly

Keene State College sophomore Katie Elliot Weld can be contacted at eweld@ kscequinox.com Maguire.

The EpiPen was

a 500 percent increase in price.

SAMANTHA MOORE / ART DIRECTOR

This graphic depicts the price increase in EpiPens, which can save lives.

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College hires two new deans CSAMPUS AFETY ALEXANDRIA SAURMAN

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from Penn State University, located

For 23 years, the Department of She later attended Keene State ColProfessional and Graduate Studies (PGS) has only had one dean to mon- degrees in Dietetics and Nutrition, itor a majority of the academic disci-

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“For both of us, it feels gratifying. [It’s] meaningful work.”

Week of: Sept.5 Monday, September 5

ANNE MILLLER NEWLY APPOINTED DEAN

Kalich returned to Keene State to

1:04 a.m. Owl’s Nest 5: Smoke detectors covered.

an increase in academic programs, became the Assistant Dean of PGS, such as the addition of the nursing program in 2011, the demands of the board of PGS decided to implement

4:22 p.m. Owl’s Nest 3: KFD requesting Electrician to be called in to have detector changed out.

Early Sprouts Cookbook” focus on

Although the idea of having two deans for one department is ent awards, some of which include new, Keene State College is not the the 2009 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the 2011 Keene State College Faculty Distinction in University of Minnesota and Case As deans, Miller and Kalich are required to work mainly with the 14-15 heads of the academic cenKalich were asked to take on the ters (Dietetic Internship, Education, position of Dean of Professional and and create more opportunities for is “really happy to be here - really happy,” and also proud to be a part “For both of us, it feels gratifying,” of “a strong team… [working with] KSC Senior Aryanah Haydu said Kalich was a graduate student at the school made a good decision Keene State College and has always people looking for all the programs come back and teach with you one would make it more successful; they day,” she remembers saying to Pam Smith, her nutrition professor at Haydu said she thinks it could

Tuesday, September 6 9:16 a.m. Zorn Dining Commons: Call reporting from leak in the Hoot N Scoot. Safety specialist was notified, along with Keene Fire. Keene Fire said building needed to be evacuated. 11:25 a.m. Off Campus: Student reporting a strange vehicle following her last night. Wednesday, September 7

promise, but went beyond what was degrees, Miller with her Masters in Community Service, and Kalich ther of these degrees involve managing a college, Miller and Kalich

11:20 a.m. Pondside 3: RD reporting inapropriate writing on a white board inside of the room, not in the hall.

Graduate Studies will evaluate the results of having two deans at the end of the school year and decide whether or not to make both posi-

Miller was the Assistant Vice Presities as she worked beside the Vice

12:54 p.m. Appian Way: Vehicle reported to be parked on sidewalk, causing student to have to walk around on the lawn. Vehicle had unloaded and moved on.

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also noted that although her degree does not correlate directly to being a

3:01 p.m. Science Center: Student center staff called to report three individuals swearing in front of the student center. Warnings issued and [students] sent off campus.

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Dr. Karrie Kalich (left) stands with Ms. Anne Miller (right); both were hired for the school as Deans of Professional and Graduate Studies.

KSC ranks highly according to national survey DOROTHY ENGLAND

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in “professional circles that might help build survey asked questions about student con-

nier is a basketball player and knows the team

For such a small community, Keene State involved students are with campus, state and College does a lot of interacting, particularly “[KSC students] care passionately about the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) found that compared to 11 peer institutions, 67 percent of KSC seniors communiactively involved in addressing the needs of on average 20 percent higher than our peer Program Coordinator for Diversity and Multiculturalism Kim Schmidl-Gagne said that civic duty is all about “acknowledging institutions are not nearby schools such as the that we are members of communities,” and University of New Hampshire or Plymouth questioning our responsibility to these comState University, but rather schools that are members of the Council of Public Liberal Arts derson State University in Arizona, Southern “Democracy is ‘we the people’, so vote, that’s Oregon University in Oregon and Ithaca ColGagne said that civic duty is also about looking deeper into issues, such as hunger or public institutions…and they have a liberal “If we start looking upstream at the big issues She continued that this survey is com- and working together, that’s my goal,” she pleted every two years and only looks at senior Schmidl-Gagne said there are multiple opportunities on campus for students to get

fessors are readily available and ready to help Actions speak louder than words, and the or send me to someone else who can help me,” actions of KSC students communicating and getting involved with both their professors Degr enier said he participated in the and communities is what gives KSC a reputable ranking on a national survey of student students an opportunity to adjust to college classes and the college itself before they start Dorothy England can be contacted at dengland@kscequinox.com

enjoyed doing community service and felt -

10:52 p.m. LLC: RA reports a fire alarm activation with possible smoke in room 458.

Another statistic from NSSE showed that “51 percent of KSC seniors said they discussed nections and they’re not isolated in one their academic performance with a faculty member,” compared to 36 percent from our attributed KSC’s Holocaust and Genocide program “the only one in the country,” as a way However one thing these peer institutions She said it’s not just about students eager to

Thursday, September 8 6:13 a.m. Madison Lot: Student in room 307 of Holloway Hall, says he hears gun shots outside in the parking lot.

Director of Academic and Career Advising institutions ranked 71 percent while 45 per- Pat Halloran said it was pleasing to hear that cent of KSC seniors “said that they have had discussions with people from a race or ethnic“Civic engagement is a way for students, especially younger students, to become knowledge of a major, but also may lead to this survey; that we have a less diverse stu- various career interests as they go along,” she dent body than the other institutions we’re - and Career Advising, they do encourage students to communicate with their professeparate add-on part of NSSE, which compared KSC to 83 other institutions, we ranked

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5:28 p.m. Carle Hall: Notified of possible bias incident on white board. Ask to take pictures of the door of room 205C in Carle Hall. Officer reponding to Carle hall. 10:14 p.m. LLC: An RA reports someone wrote a symbol on the 4th floor east wing study hall door.

years continue (like last time, two years ago) Main Street; it gives them a personal connecto have more frequent interactions with their

could be the result of KSC’s low ranking in

3:22 p.m. Sidewalks: Report of two males acting strange and possibly doing drugs in the area. Both are male with blue shirts, one wearing a green hat. They were both skinny and one had a dragon tattoo on his hand. Officer cleared from last call and responded along with the police unit.

Sunday, September 11 1:56 a.m. Butler Court: Reported as 2 males fighting, unable to locate.

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Professor Peter Roos and KSC student Aedan Lake collaborate in an art class as the semester becomes more routine.

2:40 p.m. Madison Lot: Female student called to report that she had just struck a fire hydrant and wanted to report it.

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OPINIONS

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EDITORIAL

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Big Pharma

Only getting

Bigger “

Recently hiked prices for life-saving medicine has gotten out of hand. These unnecessary prices and EpiPens makes absolutely no sense. are even more ridiculous when some, who are uninsured, have to pay out of pocket for these some college students who are already short on vital prescriptions. cash. As stated above, if the EpiPen hasn’t been The big pharmaceutical companies are raking needed or used before its expiration date, hundreds more dollars will need to be shelled out in products. order to replace it with an updated version. Some There are a number of pharmaceutical com- students may not even have insurance to help panies supplying the United States with medi- cover the costs. cine. According to www.pharmainfo.net the top Imagine having to decide between paying three companies in our country are Johnson and rent or buying an EpiPen? EpiPens exceed some college student’s monthly rent. To better show let’s focus on the second company. how prevalent EpiPens are, two of our sixteen EpiPens are life-saving devices when applied e-board members have them. However, Big to the thigh in a situation where someone is Pharma extorts more medicine than just EpiPens. having a severe allergic reaction. Johnson and Johnson is a familiar company to Not having an EpiPen handy when it’s needed some. They put forth things such as baby lotion can leave a person in a life-threatening position. and Band-Aids. However, they also put forth a pricey pharEpiPens and they are then marketed by Mylan. maceutical drug to treat type 2 diabetes. The They’re the only ones providing this device to average price for 30 tablets of Invokana 300mg those in need. is over $400. Most Medicare and insurance plans - cover this, but for those who aren’t able to get it petition, and as a result is setting their EpiPens at covered, that’s a large sum to pay for a needed outrageously steep prices. prescription. According to www.marketwatch.com, “At For some living in our country, paying for drug price-comparison website GoodRx, the prescriptions and medical services is like paying cheapest price today is $614 for a package con- rent to their landlord twice. taining two, or more than $300 per EpiPen, up Financial strain should not be another obstafrom about $100 for two.” cle to overcome for those in dire need of these prescriptions. into account how cheap they are to produce. Big pharmaceutical companies are making a According to an article published on http://time. com, written by Martha White, “Pharmaceuti- tinue living. The outrageous prices Big Pharma cal industry experts estimate that the medicine charges for some medicines need to be made and its auto-injector, for which Mylan charges roughly $300 a pop, cost around $30 to produce.” broke while trying to stay healthy. It’s even more troubling to those who need EpiPens and have to pay these enormous sums for their medicine when they eventually expire. It’s a product that isn’t used very often, but is necessary to always have, just in case. If the EpiPen expires, then all that money has gone to waste, and more will need to be handed over to Big Pharma for another. The life-saving drug administered to those overdosing on heroin, Narcan, is a small fraction of the price of an EpiPen. Saving the life of someone overdosing on opioids costs $20 to $40, while saving the life of someone having an allergic reaction to anything adds a third digit to the

Big pharmaceutical companies are making a killing off of people who are just trying to continue living.

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COMMENTARY

Fruitarianism, a risky diet trend ALEXANDRIA SAURMAN

Equinox Staff Within the past few months, fruitarianism has gained more popularity than it’s had in past centuries. Rumored to have been around since before the 15th century, the idea of eating only fruit hasn’t changed much. This very restrictive diet limits intake to fresh fruit, but some individuals do include the occasional nut, seed or vegetable with their meals.

retracted that statement. Fruit, a carbohydrate, contains a lot of sugar and very little protein and lipids (fats and oils), both of which are essential for the human body. The primary function of carbs is to give us energy. So for fruitarians, great! They have a ton of energy, but are lacking in the essential nutrients for body development. of these fats’ sources in your diet, you may not get enough essential fatty acids, which could cause probIn addition to the aforementioned issues, fruitarians also consume too much sugar, which can lead to cavities, diabetes and weight gain, among other health conThe fruitarian diet is an option that is gaining popularity among people trying to eat healthier. cerns. ciencies. Perhaps there is an underlying element that is heard of. So, I decided to give it a try. For three days, not being seen. I attempted to become a fruitarian. I restrained myself a fruitarian diet. Take Michael Arnstein, for example. Included in this fruitarian craze is the late Steve Jobs. from everything but fruit for breakfast and lunch, with This marathon runner tried a fruit majority diet, and Jobs, who was known for his odd diets, died of pancre- a protein (usually peanut butter and an oat and honey fell in love (I assume there are some nuts and seeds atic cancer in 2011. bar) for dinner. involved, as most fruitarians include, but he neglected Oddly enough, when actor Ashton Kutcher took on to say). was incredibly sleepy, but eager to see where everything going fruitarian, only to be hospitalized from pancre- would go, I pushed on. The second day, I discovered get sick. My body wouldn’t break down, and I kept atic related issues. Sadly, there is not enough evidence what felt like a peak to the diet. I felt full after my meals performing at a higher and higher level… I’ve become to draw a conclusion from this coincidence. and well energized throughout the morning. Unfortunately, I had an allergic reaction to eating bananas and Maybe the reason it works so well for him is because reverted from the diet that night. he uses the energy in all of his races, whether they be fruit,but maybe this was a genuine diet I had just never Even though I may not have enough experience as a -

fruitarian, I still believe that devoting one’s entire appetite to consuming fruits (I should note that this does as fruits) is unhealthy. Not only would an individual be taking in way more sugar than he or she needs, but also would be missing out on nutrients that are needed to support growth, development and regulation within the body. If you are considering a fruitarian diet, please consult a doctor or health professional before doing so. Alexandria Saurman can be contacted at asaurman@kscequinox.com

COMMENTARY

Kaepernick’s seat during Anthem seen as virtue signaling VINCENT MOORE

Equinox Staff I’m going to come clean and say I don’t pay much attention to football; the only game I remember sitting through entirely was the 2004 Super Bowl. Before the controversy, I had no idea who Colin Kaepernick was, but after his National Anthem stunt I sure do now. Colin Kaepernick is a football player playing for the San Francisco 49ers. He refused to stand during the national anthem, his reason

The truth behind the Syrian refugee crisis OLIVIA BELANGER

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a country that oppresses minorities. Despite the outrage of some fans and military veterans, Kaepernick has been getting a lot of support for his actions, ranging from the trend #VeteransforKaepernick on twitter, to other athletes, and even President Obama. They all got together to defend his free expression, and rightly so. It’s well within his rights to refuse to stand for the national anthem...and it’s also within my rights to criticize him for that. I’m not going to say that he doesn’t care about the issues he’s bringing up, I just don’t think that he deserves the praise,or any attention for that matter, that he’s been receiving. It’s because he’s a celebrity and has more to lose you say? This guy is selling jerseys like crazy, and he’s still on the team. Meanwhile in Germany, citizens are being arrested for criticizing the country’s mass migration policy on social media. CHRIS CARLSON / ASSOCIATED PRESS Supporting Black Lives Matter is the trendy San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, middle, kneels during the national anthem thing to do now. There’s no taboo against it, like before the team’s NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, Thursday, there was against the Civil Rights Movement Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. back in the 60’s. He’s not paving new ground like Rosa Parks, in popularity since the controversy started. their inaction. nor is he risking arrest like Bernie Sanders; he The 49ers (in a move for damage control I susIt makes me a little sad because there are isn’t doing anything of substance or anything to pect) have also pledged to donate 1 million to - get actual people who are on the ground doing this - two local California community charities, things to mend the ties between police and the Complaining about a problem without doing because apparently Silicone Valley and San Fran- African American community, and we don’t hear cisco sure need millions more dollars to improve about them. simple word: whining. their circumstances, it’s not as if Detroit or LouiAll we hear about is the violence in MilwauDo we see Kaepernick going into ghettos and siana have bigger problems that will make them kee and now, this. trying to mediate peace between rival gangs to need that money more. Of course presidential candidate Donald make the streets safer for children? Do we see Kaepernick hasn’t so far publically stated Trump weighed in on the issue, saying on The him getting a movement to stop the drug trade in where his money will be going to aside from the African American community? Is he going to similar groups, but I doubt the money will make go into Chicago and tell his fellow African Amertry that works better for him, let him try, it’s not icans to stop murdering each other by the hun- donating millions to Black Lives Matter organidreds every year? No. zations ever since Ferguson and very little progI have to disagree on the last part. I’m sure He’s going to sit on his rear during the anthem ress seems to have been made in regards to BLM’s Kaepernick could join Dennis Rodman in North and then he’s going to make millions of dollars goals. Korea as a part of Kim Jong Un’s harem of athby throwing a ball around. It’s virtue signaling. After these announcements I still don’t think letes. However, Kaepernick has opted to go the Kaepernick deserves the praise he is getting. At the end of the day none of it matters. Trends easy route and donate money to his causes. He I view him no better than a middle class come and go, newpapers get printed and recyannounced that he will donate one million out yuppie retweeting #FreeTibet on their Chinese- cled, money gets spent and collected. of his twelve million dollar salary as well as 100 made smartphone and tithing a small portion of Kaepernick sitting or kneeling out of protheir income to a charity so that they can justify test isn’t going to solve any problems. Donating money won’t either, and neither will celebrity protests. Those looking to solve racial problems in the US can’t sit around waiting for a Superman, they

“It’s well within his rights to refuse to stand for the national anthem...and it’s also within my rights to criticize him for that.”

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themselves.

America is a melting pot; at least that is what I was taught. A melting pot that melds cultures, races, ethnicities and genders all into one colorful combination we call our nation. That is how America is supposed to be. People living among others regardless of which God they pray to or the color of their skin. But now, with the fragility of our sense of safety, we, as a nation, have decided to lock our doors. As a nation, we have determined that the admission of Syrian refugees will halt, simply because of ignorance. The attacks last year in France and this year in Belgium were certainly shocking and gave an astounding amount of attention to the refugee topic. Fairly enough, when a Syrian passport was found on one of the bombers that took part in the attacks, the resettlement process began to be reanalyzed. ist could easily slip through our boundaries and hurt our nation. I encourage all, however, to take a step back and look at what the U.S. resettlement policy really entails. Since the civil war in Syria started, about 1,800 refugees have come to the U.S. and have been spread across 35 states. Many assume that the refugees admitted are armed men, when in fact nearly half of them are children. Also, these refugees are coming in by the hundreds, not by the hundreds of thousands. President Barack Obama’s original plan was to bring at least 10,000 Syrian refugees into America by the end of this year. While this number seems large, it dims in comparison to the number of refugees other countries have taken in. Germany, for example, has admitted just over 98,000 refugees from Syria alone. Regardless of numbers, refugees must apply through the United Nations and be screened by databases run by the FBI, Defense Department, Department of Homeland Security and State Department before being accepted. This security process is stricter than the one used for the millions of foreign visitors and thousands of foreign students who come into the U.S. each year. Along with these vigorous screenings, these refugees are also ugees begin to work, the cost of their plane ticket must be repaid, and they become responsible for paying rent as well as any other needs they may have. The scariest and most common worry about allowing Syrians into the U.S. is that ISIS or other extremist groups will sneak a terrorist into our country. However, refugees are put under the highest level of security checks of any foreign traveler. Therefore, it makes no operational refugee program. It would be much easier for ISIS to send someone into the U.S. from Europe as a foreigner, rather than going through the lengthy (up to two-year) process of being accepted to the U.S. as a refugee. Does it not scare you that our nation can draw an imaginary line between you and Syrians and deny help to families just like us? This is not caused by terrorism: not by the attacks in Paris or Brussels, not Syrians, not Muslims, but Americans. I may be speaking as part of a minority, but I would much rather live in a country that welcomes with open arms those in crisis rather than turning its back. That is the America I was taught to believe in. That is my melting pot. Olivia Belanger can be contacted at obelanger@kscequinox.com

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GO AWAY. ASK ME HOW EMMA HAMILTON

I might have a few friends coming with me too,” Grenier said. One faculty member helping students through Around campus there’s a chance you might the process of studying away is Associate Direcsee people with those big white pins that say, “go tor of Global Education Steve Spiegel. away.” Well what’s that all about? “Behind all of the tables here are students, for the most part, who have been on study away annual Study Away fair on the Student Center experiences and want to share with other stulawn this past Tuesday. Students were able to dents their own experiences,” Spiegel said. stop by and learn information on studying away, whether it be abroad, or another state in the United States. and 20 including places in the United States for Senior and Occupational Safety and semester programs. Health major Robert Ortiz was at the fair to share Spiegel said, “The amount of students that his experience studying away at the University of Wollongong in Australia. Ortiz spent the fall of 2015 and the beginning of his junior year there. dents going on summer, semester, faculty-led “My experience studying abroad was amazing. It was fun and unlike anything I have ever done. opportunities for students and that’s why once a The experience was very culturally intact and dif- year we have the big tent with the fair and we get ferent, but cool. It is something that I recommend to highlight all of the programs.” to everyone,” Ortiz said. Ortiz said his desire to study in Australia was grams study away rather than study abroad because he had always been interested in the because there are opportunities in the United country. States also. He also decided it was an opportunity to “If you want to study away you would come

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is something he may not have the chance to do again in his life. “The best part about studying abroad was all of

one of our study away advisors. You would then

All of the people I met and friends I made was definitely one of the best parts too,” Ortiz said. He said the classes he took were general electives, known as ISPs, and he was able to take them there because he planned ahead. Ortiz said, “If I had to give advice to people wanting to study abroad I would say to not hesitate. Just do it.” One individual who could take Ortiz’s advice

the student is really looking for and then they would apply online. After being accepted, we have an orientation and work with the students who are going away throughout the whole process before they go.” right across from the TDS building located at 67 Winchester Street.

major Allison Grenier.

other places in the world because this is an amazing opportunity. When you talk to other students, she’s already considering going away. they talk about what some of the most impor“Going to another country and seeing how dif- tant aspects of their college career have been and ferent their culture is from ours makes me inter- study away rises to the top.” ested in studying abroad. I’m also interested in Emma Hamilton can be contacted countries] teach,” Grenier said. at ehamilton@kscequinox.com Grenier went to the fair to check out the different opportunities from the Global Education

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A student shows interest in studying away by visiting the Global Education Office booth at the Study Away Fair on the Student Center lawn on September 13.

ested in going to Ireland. It seems like a cool place to go. I just learned if I take six or more credits I ous, you get to go on trips to other countries and it’s really inexpensive there compared to here,” said Grenier. She continued by saying that she is considering doing a summer program rather than a semester. “Going for a whole semester seems sort of scary going to another country so I think going for three or four weeks might be better for me.

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1. Players who catch the ball

3. Where did Jimmy Garoppolo 5. Unit that is responsible for keeping the other team out of play college football. their end zone

4. Who just had ‘no indications’ of concussion 8. First year player 9. Abbreviation for point after touchdown 12. Leader of the offense 13. What a team does if it doesn’t get a first down 15. Quarterbacks throw this 16. Posts the football is kicked through

6. This play is worth five points 7. When a player, primarily the quarterback, throws the football to another player 10. Biggest NFL game of the year. 11. When an offensive player loses possession of the football before a play is blown dead. 14. First SuperBowl winners.

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Sibling carries on Student Body legacy OLIVIA BELANGER

AdministrAtive executive editor

“Laura takes a step back and really ana-

INVOLVEMENT FAIR Cont. from A10

For KSC twins Bobby and Laura Graham, their personalities, goals and lifestyles could share outside of their DNA is their ambition KSC alumnus Bobby Graham is best known for his time on campus as Student

get involved and then get involved with

according to Mathieu, is why it is no surprise he held the role of Student Body Presi-

“key to what prospective companies look

showing that can be by starting your own

was sworn in his sophomore year, he wanted

“I do think students need to know if they want a certain organization on campus, they can go through the student

really have a voice, and I wanted to make

After the infamous Pumpkinfest, how- Once she realized how loved and respected she was, that is when she decided she would “Once Pumpkinfest happened, my vision When Bobby found out Laura wanted to only wanted to use my time as Student Body replace him as Student Body President, he President to give students a voice, but to also

the Student Involvement Fair and get a good look at all the clubs and organiza-

thought the Student Involvement Fair was

she should run or not, but ultimately, in my When she did end up running, she had no -

against her, but also everyone knew she was drive for success is what made him stand

year Julia Schultz was holding multiple was elected Student Body President, Bobby

would always come up with an idea and get

She said her top picks were yoga club

ment after his graduation, including Macri remember that you are the student voice at as Senior Class President, knew there were

Schultz said she was also interested

Luckily,

another

Graham

although she admitted it might be intimi-

sibling ago, I saw Jay Kahn and he told me to look

She said her main reason for looking to

KSC senior Laura Graham started her college career at the University of New Pumpkinfest happened -- that was a huge After transferring to KSC her sophomore class representative, and then last year as secretary, Laura said that there was a lot of

in the right direction, everything will work

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Student body President Laura Graham poses for a photo illustration. Graham has begun her reign as President and is set to walk the stage at graduation in May 2017.

said she was interested in a gaming club

Bobby said that his time as Student Body President has been the main reason he is gotten to know Bobby really well over the past two years and they are always like ‘Oh,

uates] talk about how you really need to be

high school that she was part of the art

“I am working for Congresswoman Ann

Dishong said she liked how friendly everyone was at the Student Involvement

“I want to make sure people know that I and I know I would not be here if it was not for the connections I made from being StuLaura said that while her leadership

Club members said the fair is a great way to introduce their organizations to KSC senior Claire Lilley who represented the Chemistry Lyceum club said that the club is more about having fun

geared, Laura said she still hopes to gain

“We do a lot of social events like reverse

sense of knowing how to speak in front of “Not that the way Bobby led was a bad things to be the way they were when he was

Laura and Bobby through being on orienta-

part of the club was a “good way to net-

tually I can go up on stage and not shrivel Bobby said that Laura will be a great

KSC senior and other member of the Chemistry Lyceum Christina Connor said tabling was about getting their name out

“Laura being Student Body President was

“Some people are afraid of the word

wanted to be elected and always had a plan, -

Similar to Macri, KSC Coordinator of was the right choice in an unconventional Greek Life and Student Leadership Brandon Mathieu has been working with Laura and Olivia Belanger can be contacted at obelanger@kscequinox.com the Graham twins, Mathieu had no hesita“Laura tends to gain feedback and perspective before she goes out and launches into anything, where as Bobby already had the understanding and knew what he was

She said their club has impacted PHOTO CONTRIBUTED / BOBBY GRAHAM’S FACEBOOK

Former Student Body President Bobby Graham gives formal speech to students and faculty.

opportunity to wake students up to the During the three hours it ran, studenttunes as individuals munched on comple-

“Not that the way Bobby led was a bad thing, I just don’t want people to expect things to be the way they were when he

Many groups decorated their tables, adding a burst of color throughout Appian Dorothy England can be contacted at dengland@kscequinox.com MacKenzie Clarke can be contacted at mclarke@kscequinox.com

LAURA GRAHAM STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT

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Student prepares for future at the Washington Center TORI WARNER

Study away was a visit to the Holocaust Memorial Museum for a course I took in the Holocaust and Genocide Studies program at Keene. I had never been fell in love with the area and atmosphere. had originally planned to go to Italy; however, it, the more I believed it would be the perfect program for me. from a regular school schedule; it is more rigorous and demands better time management skills, high quality coursework and professional skills. The program consists of a full time intern-

“The work I am doing gives me a strong sense of purpose and a a young adult entering the professional world, which would have been much harder to attain without the Washington Center.” TORI WARNER STUDY AWAY

track, I have already had the opportunity to get guided tours of the National Gallery of Art, John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Microsoft and I have attended conferences on medical marijuana, immigrants, refugees and human rights. In my spare time, my friends and I are constantly exploring the city and seeing as many hoods, restaurants and museums. One of my roommates is from L.A., one is from Spain and another is from Mexico. The Belgium, Gibraltar, South Korea and others scattered across America. Because of this, I have friends from all over the world, and I’ve never had more interesting experiences or made stronger connections and friendships. I’m so glad I’ve had the opportunity to meet

of choice, a night course we select a leadership, engagment, achievement and developmental (LEAD) program with our peers to hone professional skills, a civic engagement program which encourages us to become involved by volunteering in the community and a professional track program which allows us to visit sites and orga-

diverse and exciting city while gaining invaluhelp me implementing mental health legislation in each able professional experience to state. I have already learned so much during my get a job in the future. So far, this has been the best decision I’ve time at my internship and have had the opportuever made. Although our jobs and programs are time consuming and I’ve never been more busy and conferences. in my life, I have also never been so productive Coming from a small farming town in Con- blocks from Capitol Hill. I have already made and proactive. The work I am doing gives me a strong sense important professional connections and will for me. Although nervous about navigating the have the opportunity to make many more during my time here, including meeting the founder of young adult entering the professional world, more comfortable than I expected in a very short a club I’m a part of, Active Minds. which would have been much harder to attain time. My night course is called political psycholSo far, I have had nothing but wonderful ogy where I learn a great deal about the curI have already gained amazing professional experiences during my time in D.C. and I’m sure rent presidential election, politics as a whole and skills, made wonderful friends and had exciting that I will have many more before I leave for the my major, psychology, as I conduct a personal semester. I can’t think of a better way to spend my last research project. Through my internship I am a Public Policy I also enjoy my LEAD, civic engagement and semester of my undergraduate degree. If anyone Associate for the American Foundation for Sui- professional track programs. In my professional cide Prevention, where I work on promoting and

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Above: Tori poses in her office next to life size cutouts of past Presidents and the 2016 presidential candidates. Left: Tori and her dad pose at the Lincoln Memorial when he visited. Below: Looking out over the Reflection Pool next to the Washington Memorial

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Above: Tori poses on the steps of the Library of Congress as her friends from Puerto Rico try to photo bomb in the back. Right: Tori and her roommates get together for a photo op. Her roommates are from California and Spain.

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Hidden gems of New Hampshire

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Finding your next outdoor adventure near Keene KYLE KEMP

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Top 3 picks for outdoors Goose Pond Located close by in Keene for hiking and beautiful scenery.

sPofford Beach

of,” Gray said. When she’s looking to get some fresh When looking for something to do air with a view, Gray said Dort is another in or around the Keene area, one might one of her favorite places to go. “I like have trouble narrowing it down to their Dort because it’s fun to skip rocks and - there are beautiful bridges. You can’t rounded by numerous places to travel to. Some of the top picks in many stufor a great photo,” she said. Gray said she isn’t a fan of shopping, and Goose Pond. However, some may say that many of the best places to travel popular place for KSC students to grab talked about enough. ping. KSC junior Meghan Green says that “I don’t shop a lot, I usually don’t have she has seen and experienced lots of any money to spend,” Gray joked. places throughout Keene and it’s surWhen it comes to food, Gray said she rounding towns. When asked about some of the places fried pickles are “fantastic.” she travels to Green says, “I travel a lot “[The pickles] are my favorite, but around the Marlborough area for my job, when I eat outside of Keene I like Chiso I see a lot of Keene and surrounding potle.” areas.” Gray said it is hard to get out of Keene Although Green does lots of traveling because of her busy schedule. for her job, she also enjoys traveling for “It’s hard to juggle with my clinical fun. roatation,” Gray said. She said she gets She mentioned one of her favorite out of Keene to “adventure” two to three spots her friend showed her when she times per month. While there are travels in student’s “I think my absolute favorite place lives that involve nature, some students to go in Keene would have to be Goose Pond. It’s a quick ten minute drive from many don’t think would give you a campus. There are plenty of trails all break from campus. around the pond, and obviously you can KSC sophomore Tucker Johnson said swim too.” that Joe Peanuts is one of his favorite places to go when he needs a quick bite do at Goose Pond, Green likes that “it’s to eat. peaceful.” “Everyone likes food. Wings and fries, There is a lot of places in Keene where it doesn’t get much better than that,” Johnson said. Goose Pond has that ability and more. I Johnson also said he has an interfeel right at home there,” Green said. est in being outside. One of his favorKSC junior Erika Gray said she goes ite places around Keene, which he just to Goose Pond to get away from school recently discovered, is Gilsum Gorge. work because “it’s nice to get outside and be active while having a nice view at the jumping with some friends. I really like same time.” Gilsum Pond is another favorite spot of Gray’s, she said. “You have to hike down into this little Kyle Kemp can be contacted at rock. It’s basically like a swimming hole kkemp@kscequinox.com

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Tips and tricks on how to use technology to stay stress-free at school JILL GIAMBRUNO

assignment grade to go up,” Wolf said. Wolf added, “[Canvas] helps me do better, as I have access to all my classes, assignments [and] previous lecWhile anyone can pick up a smartphone and expect tures at the palm of my hand. It allows me to consisto see apps like Facebook, Snapchat or Pokémon Go, tently stay on top of my work.” Keene State College students are relying on other apps While the Canvas app is especially helpful for to survive their years at school. schoolwork, KSC students found Venmo helpful for Three of the most popular apps used by students include the Canvas app, a money sharing app called With Venmo, users upload debit or credit card inforVenmo and a navigation app called Waze. mation and then can either transfer their own money or Jessica Eschelbach, a KSC senior, uses the Canvas charge other Venmo users. The money used can either app to reduce stress in her life and stay on top of her be cashed out or used through the app on a later transassignments. Canvas allows students to check and action. submit assignments, access material uploaded by proKSC sophomore Rachel Belcher most recently used fessors and check the grades as they’re posted. Venmo to purchase concert tickets with a friend. Eschelbach, who checks Canvas on her phone once “My friend had bought two tickets for a concert we or twice every day, said she appreciates the pop-up wanted to go to so I paid her through Venmo. I liked it a lot. It was really easy to send her the money,” Belcher “It helps me do better by giving me reminders to do explained. assignments when they are coming up within the next For college kids that aren’t always carrying cash, couple days,” Eschelback said, adding that the feature Belcher said that Venmo is a great app to be able to rely is especially helpful with the many hours she works on. every week. Belcher said, “If you want to order Chinese food or Eschelback added, “I know I am personally less Dominoes for a group of people and no one has cash, likely to get distracted by Facebook and other sites if Venmo can be extremely useful. You just get everyone I’m not looking at Canvas on my laptop.” in the group to Venmo you the money that they owe.” KSC junior Nathaniel Wolf checks the app daily as KSC senior Mackenzie Correll said that her parents well. “I probably check it between four and six times use Venmo to transfer money to her throughout the on any given day, more often when I’m expecting an semester.

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Venmo,” Correll said. “Having a busy lifestyle I can’t always work a lot to make enough money, so it’s been great to have my family be able to transfer money to me that way.” Belcher added, “[Venmo] is super helpful when you need to send someone’s money or vice versa. Plus, unlike PayPal, Venmo doesn’t charge a fee to transfer money to someone unless it’s through a credit card.” KSC junior Savannah Dube said that Venmo has been especially helpful since she got rid of her KSC meal plan. “For roommates who are splitting food costs, it’s an easy way to split the bill and pay each other the money without the hassle of going to your bank to take out money and keeping cash on you,” Dube explained. Dube added, “It’s easy, hassle free and secure. I like it better than transferring at my bank. It makes birthday’s a lot easier too. A person can transfer money to someone for their birthday instead of sending it through the mail where it could get lost.” Another app favored by students is Waze, which acts

given route.

less as possible. Wolf stated, “[Waze is] very helpful when I’m coming up from New Jersey because I have to go through many into consideration. Plus, it gives directions in Morgan Freeman’s voice which is pretty awesome.” As well as commuting between school and home, Wolf added that the app may be helpful for college stuFor millennial students who grew up with rapidly to keep their lives in order. Eschelbach said, “Other students and I rely on a lot management is important to making our school lives and personal lives balanced, where we can do everything and still get a decent amount of sleep.” “Honestly, our phones are in our hands anyways so, why not use it to help stay on top of our grades?” Dube added. “Our generation has it so easy now. Instead of writing in a planner and forgetting about it, you can use your phone to remind you multiple times about the assignment. There’s really no excuse why you forgot about any assignment.” Jill Giambruno can be contacted at jgiambruno@kscequinox.com

KSC from his hometown in New Jersey, said that Waze is extremely helpful in making that commute as pain-

Student Involvement Fair brightens up KSC DOROTHY ENGLAND

nEwS Editor

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StudEnt LifE Editor during the Student Involvement Fair on Thursday, September 8. The fair gives clubs a chance to recruit new members and show stuMany clubs give out free goodies such as phone chargers, sunglasses,

“The sooner you ask, the sooner you get involved and then get involved with leadership. It shows growth.” GLORIA LODGE ACADEMIC AND CAREER ADVISOR

pens or cups to spread the word about their organization. Academic and Career Advisor Gloria Lodge said the Student Involvement Fair helps students develop independence, as well as new friendships and passions.

of a club,” she said. Lodge said being a member of a club “absolutely enables networking.” She said the most important action a student can take is to ask questions, and being part of an organization can enable them to feel more comfort-

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Hit the Stage Male dance major steps up to master his craft SEBASTIEN MEHEGAN

Equinox Staff Males and females in the dance major mainly because there are so few male dance majors to begin with. Although this

skill set. When you are looking at a Bache- school. gram does a great job at not discrimi- underclassmen. KSC Dance Professor Marcia MurBoth Peterson and Robinson said they gram. Both stated that because of the way schools do not give their students this But then it also creates beautiful dance Murdock said that because the dance -

genders the same. KSC junior and dance major Bethany Peterson indicated that often times at con-

Davis said the small size of the KSC

Peterson added that she thinks the arts

because each artist is given equal atten-

of the American College Dance Associa- allowed me to focus on what has now have more advertisement so that more stuso few of them. Many will have free rides

Peterson also said that for many KSC dance students get to see and connect - with schools all over New England. mances or classes with him so I never met Boston through the association. Robinson also said that most other

often hold seniority as a major factor in -

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student's current grade level.

rary schools could have. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I chose to go to which he factored in when choosing a

Students express themselves through the art of choreography RACHEL VITELLO

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the advertising for the show is done by the stu-

class schedule so those in charge can work the ity. Peterson said that this can be one of the bighuge deciding factor in whether they make the cut or not. seven to showcase their talent and work for their -

auditioning to use at their will in any creative way they could think of. -

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Performers NOC ‘em dead at comedy event room that you’re doing, but the material I use is all the same.

Arts and Entertainment Editor After an opening performance from Keene State College’s own improv group, “3 Ways Til Sunday”, the Night Owl Cafe (NOC) was treated with stand-up comedy on Saturday, September 10. Nationally touring comedians Jay Reid and Gibran Saleem graced the stage in front of a relaxed crowd of about 30 students. First, Saleem told some jokes about his name that has caused some awkward encounters with other people. He also talked ing” people. Saleem even did some crowd work, getting audience members involved in the show. After Saleem’s 30 minute performance, it was onto the headliner of the evening, Jay Reid. During Reid’s act he talked about a variety of topics that brought the crowd to the point of hysterics. Reid made jokes about the TV show “Saved by the Bell” cruise ships, crowd in stitches, Reid piled it on, talking about his family, social media and the horror movie “Halloween,” which came with a hilarious impression of Michael Myers. During his routine that went over 45 minutes, Reid did some crowd work as well, even more so than Saleem. Reid engaged nearly every person in the audience in comedic conversation, making jokes about ways people were sitting and what they were wearing. “I liked how he engaged the crowd,” Sholtes said. “He was awesome, I loved his laugh, he was so silly.” Reid said he learned his ability to energize audiences from the way he was brought up in the stand-up comedy business. “I started doing stand-up comedy in little venues like this (The NOC),” Reid said. “I had rough crowds at bars with poker machines everywhere. As a comedian, when you have so many quick on your feet. You have to do a lot of improv when you’re doing shows like that and just engage everybody and bring everybody into the whole comedy world. That’s what I try to do every time I go on stage. I try to bring everybody in and have as much fun as possible.” Reid was booked by the Student Activities Council (SAC) after he performed at a showcase in Dallas, Texas, where he attracted the attention of a lot of other colleges. “I enjoyed it,” WKNH Radio host and KSC student, Keith Medlock said. “I usually like coming to the comedy shows. I’m a big fan of stand-up. I like seeing stand-up and I like to laugh. I did enjoy them both. It’s hard for me to say who was funnier. I liked seeing lots of fun. It was a good show.” Although the NOC is considered a small venue, Reid is no stranger to the big stage. He was the winner of Bill Bellamy’s “Who’s got Jokes?” and is currently touring with him. Reid said he adjusts his routine to the size of the audience he is performing in front of. “I make adjustments because the

make that audience understand what I’m talking about. Comedy’s all about word play and how you’re able to switch words when you need to in order for a group of people to understand how you’re explaining your jokes. I feel like every comedian needs to be considered a chameleon. You have to be able to adapt to any situation that you’re in. I wouldn’t say I’ve mastered that art yet, but I’m trying to master that and I think I did well tonight dealing with the audience, and I’m happy with the show tonight. I’m very happy.” But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for Reid. He said coming up in the comedy game is a “grind,” and shared his story with the Equinox about the his worst performance on stage. Reid went to a comedy showcase at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles hosted by Steve Harvey during his second year doing comedy. “I was two years in the game at the time, so I really don’t know how to deal with the audience and hecklers Reid wore a suit trying to be is known for his suits. After being 30 performers and no air conditionBefore Reid could get into his routine, he was greeted with a shower of boos. Reid said, “There was a guy in the front row with a shirt that said boo. Every time the guy stood up the whole crowd would boo. It sad boo on the front and back of the shirt.” tried to help him by calming the crowd down and getting him to do one of his bits. After some prying from Harvey,

“

Comedy’s all about word play and how

you’re able to switch words when you need to in order for a group of people to understand how you’re explaining your jokes. I feel like every

comedian

needs to be considered a

chameleon.

You have to be able to adapt to any situation that you’re in.

“

Nick Tocco

Jay Reid Comedian

“I got booed twice in one night,” Reid said. But Reid responded in a way that would change his career for the better. “That’s the worst show that I’ve ever done. After that night it was a long drive back home. I promised myself I would do everything that it takes from here on to make sure I don’t ever get booed again and I haven’t been booed since that day, 11 years ago.” Reid provided advice for any aspiring performers at KSC who wish to try stand-up comedy, and said young comedians have to want to do it for the “love of the craft.” Reid added that famous comedian J. Anthony Brown once told him, “Do it for the love not for the money because if you do it for the love the money will come.” Spectators from the comedy show left pleased, hoping for another one to pop up at the NOC soon again. Sholtes said, “I always come out to support After Hours [Program] because I think it’s a great program. It’s something that I think people would really enjoy and I like supporting and getting people out here and Sholtes added that whoever didn’t make it to the show really missed out next one.

“I do colleges, cruise ships, comedy clubs and I also do theatres. It’s a different approach that you take for each

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Nick Tocco can be contacted at Top: Jay Reid works the crowd in the NOC on Saturday, September 8. ntocco@kscequinox.com Bottom Right: Gibran Saleem performs his material.

Bottom Left: KSC improv group, “Three Ways Til Sunday” performs to warm up the audience.

Visual Albums: Rebirth of the music video NICK TOCCO

WKNH Music Director, Patrick O’Donnell said. “YouTube, for a second, brought them back but they’re still kind of not there.” August 1 of this year marked the 35th With whole albums being available birthday of the juggernaut network students know as MTV. On November 16, 2008, MTV’s trademark show, “Total Request Live” (TRL) the same thirst for music videos. But Beyonce herself, or “Queen B” as many know her, has that consistently gave music fans their music recently quenched that thirst with her sixth studio album ‘Lemonade,’ which she dropped the death of the music video. back on April 23 of this year. According to The music video itself is a piece of pop Billboard.com, Lemonade is Beyonce’s sixth culture history that has been forgotten by straight studio album to surpass $1 million many of today’s artists. Music videos are not in sales and is the third best-selling album of as common during the era of iTunes, stream- 2016 closely behind Drake’s album, ‘VIEWS’ ing and social media. The music industry has and Adele’s album, ‘25.’ come a long way since ‘The Buggles’ debuted their hit single in 1981, “Video killed a Radio Lemonade was a visual album, providing a

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adding another dimension of entertainment. programming in their history. O’Donnell said, “With visual albums like “I think music videos were really impor- ‘Lemonade’, which was obviously the biggest tant to me when I was younger when they sort thing in the world that everyone watched, of had more of a stake in the music business,” and it’s so crazy that this sort of full length

thing (videos) is coming back in a way.” Keene State College junior Mackenzie Sisson said, “Lemonade was the album that had everyone asking, “Who is Becky with good hair?” Sisson continued, “When she dropped her album out of nowhere a few years ago, no one knew about it. But everybody knew Lemonade was coming out, but I don’t think anybody knew it was a visual album.” Not only did Beyoncé attract attention for Lemonade’s artistic innovation, but the messages within the album left a controversy. Some of the album’s songs implied that her husband, Jay-Z, may have been cheating on her, while other songs had powerful and racial undertones. KSC junior, Liana D’Attilio said her opinion was split on the album. “I’ve only actually seen the video for one of the songs called ‘Hold Up,’” D’Attilio said. “That’s the one where she’s smashing the cars. I thought she demonstrated a lot of girl power, but then again it kind of makes girls look bad.

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Many critical fans have called the game boring, making numerous com- loadable Content (DLC). Whenever a game like this receives enough comparisons to an overblown “Minecraft” of some kind. plaints, the game’s creators will usually accommodate the disgruntled with I believe angered fans are misguided in their frustration and are only new content to download and enhance their experience. We’re going space traveling this week people, Matthew McConaughey upset because they thought the game would provide more combat. I too Personally, I would be interested in that concept, but as a fan of the style, exploring all that is interstellar with ‘No Man’s Sky.’ game, I don’t think I will need it. I am still blown away by the vastness of ‘No Man’s Sky’ has been one of the most anticipated video games in whole point of the game. The player controls their own experience in a lim- the game. With the ability to name new planets and life forms, it has been recent memory. It may have had the most hype of any next generation con- itless world. sole title ever. The concept of the game is simply insane and near imposThe bottom line is that the game is more about exploring and gathering week than there are species on planet earth. sible to fathom. The player starts as a space traveler with his or her ship as opposed to survival, which may or may not be your cup of tea. As much crashed on one of 16 quintillion unexplored planets available to explore in as I would like more combat, like in ‘Call Of Duty’, I just can’t stop play- intergalactic greatness as long as you are a player who likes to take a more the game. ing this game. ‘No Man’s Sky’ is like ‘Minecraft’ in the most positive way casual and patient approach. I give this game 7.5 out of ten stars, and if With an “exo-suit” or space suit, along with a multi-tool (mining tool/ possible. It has an innate addictive quality. All I want to do is meet every you’re a vast world Role Playing Game (RPG) exploring type of gamer, ‘No laser gun) and a pack, the player must survive and scavenge for the mate- alien, upgrade my gear and my ship and explore every planet in the game, Man’s Sky’ is for you. regardless of how impossible that is. world. An even more exciting caveat to the game is that each player is I mean it; it is absolutely impossible for a mind boggling reason. ‘No Nick Tocco can be contacted at Man’s Sky’ contains an algorithm that constantly generates planets and ntocco@kscequinox.com life forms, making reaching the center of the universe (the main goal of the After playing the game since its release date, August 9 of this year, I game) impossible. believe this game deserves more credit than its been given. With endless For those still unsold, or sold and disappointed with their purchase, I would prepare for a special acronym in the gaming world called Down-

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Equinox staff Clint Eastwood makes a triumphant return to directing with ‘Sully,’ an engrossing tribute to the brave titular hero of New York and those that came to his aid. Tom Hanks and Aaron Eckhart shine amongst many tremendous performances. When Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger [Tom Hanks] woke up on January 15, 2009, little did he know that he would end up saving 155 lives. When a mas-

landing on the Hudson River. When computer simulations theorized that Sully could have made it back to LaGuardia airport, an investigation is launched to discover what truly happened on that fateful day. Big or small, there’s no doubt about it, heroes are heroes. When Capt. Sully performed the “Miracle on the Hudson,” his name was instantly synonymous with heroism, having saved 155 lives. Despite over 40 entire career. How was Clint Eastwood possibly going ‘Sully’ is, in itself, a movie about celebration, honoring those that jumped to the rescue in a moment’s notice. In the blink of an eye, Sully could have made a frightful decision, one that still haunts him with images of “what if.” Tom Hanks portrays the heroic Captain as very level-headed and humble. He recognizes what he did, but isn’t looking to receive any type of praise. To him, it’s all part of the job. been a little dry, hardly immersing the audience into a color palette, the locations of ‘Sully’ are realistically mundane. There’s nothing special about the set design. It’s all very basic, but that’s the brilliance of it because by creating such an average surrounding, it feels that much more grounded in reality. When Capt. Sully goes to get a snack in the airport gift shop, you feel as if you could walk right past him on a whim. Not only is Sully the main focus, Eastwood takes the opportunity to introduce us to various passengers, bystanders and rescue workers that participated in the incident. Nobody expected what was about to happen, and see to see it from multiple perspectives gave it a

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true sense of authenticity. If that wasn’t enough, the absence of a score adds a harrowing, haunting silence to the suddenness of the situation. If I have any regrets, it’s that there was no opportunity for me to see ‘Sully’ in IMAX, considering about 95 ever the broadening scope was astonishing, even on an average-sized screen. New York City is a massive chunk of land, and when the plane hovers above the Hudson river, every building can be seen in its entirety. During the crash sequence you’re with Sully and Skiles, all while feeling the immediate fear and panic of the passengers, many of which believe their death is imminent.

Nevertheless, while the investigation aspect is important, the unconventional structure jumbles the could have been, but ultimately the point comes across the same. As the audience, you root for him when he’s questioned by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), but you’re also intrigued to learn if maybe there’s something else he could have done.

with anything that’s not the big picture. Clint Eastwood wanted to honor Captain Sullenberger, and did so with Rating: B+ Matt Bilodeau can be contacted at mbilodeau@kscequinox.com

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US flies bombers over S.Korea in show of force against North LEE JIN-MAN

AssociAted Press The United States on Tuesday sent two nuclear-capable supersonic bombers streaking over ally South Korea in a show of force meant to cow North Korea after its recent nuclear test, and also to settle rattled nerves in the South. The B-1B bombers, escorted by U.S. and South Korean jets, were seen by an Associated Press photogrameters (75 miles) from the border with North Korea, the world’s most heavily armed. The bombers were likely to return to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam without landing in South Korea. rises on the Korean Peninsula, which is technically in a state of war because there has never been a peace treaty South Korea does not have nuclear weapons and relies on the U.S. “nuclear umbrella” as a deterrent

in Japan. The B-1B doesn’t currently carry nuclear weapons under a disarmament treaty, but the United States has yet to convert the B-1s to non-nuclear heavy bombers the U.S. Congressional Research Service. U.S. Forces Korea wouldn’t comment on the bombers’ capabilities,

North Korea is keenly aware of the U.S. presence on the peninsula and of what it considers the U.S. nuclear proof of U.S. hostility that it says is the reason it needs a nuclear bomb program. most powerful to date. Pyongyang’s claim to have used “standardized” warheads in the detonation makes some LEE JIN-MAN / ASSOCIATED PRESS outsiders worry that it is making headway in its push South Korean shout slogans during a rally denouncing North Korea’s latest nuclear test in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. North Korea is to develop small, sophisticated warheads that can be capable of detonating another nuclear device anytime at one of its unused tunnels at the country’s main atomic test site, Seoul official said Monday, three mounted on missiles that can reach the U.S. mainland. days after the country carried out its fifth bomb explosion. The letters read “Overthrow Kim Jong Un.” Nuclear expert Siegfried Hecker, who has reguSung Kim, the U.S. special envoy for North Korean larly visited the North’s nuclear facilities, estimates that has ramped up both its ballistic missile and nuclear bomb development, despite an increasing raft of sanctions. nuclear test. nations to work out new, stronger sanctions on North seven new bombs a year. After last week’s test, the North’s nuclear weapons Korea. “Left unchecked, Pyongyang will likely develop the apply more pressure and sanctions after the test, the Also on Tuesday, South Korean President Park capability to reach the continental United States with further boost its nuclear capability, which analysts said second this year. a nuclear tipped missile in a decade or so,” Siegfried hinted at a possible sixth nuclear test. “The United States and (South Korea) are taking South Korea’s Defense Ministry said Monday that actions every day to strengthen our alliance and Korea. Following the nuclear test last week, she said said that more troubling was the recent test successes South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities believe respond to North Korea’s continued aggressive behav- that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s “mental state is Six-nation diplomatic talks aimed at ridding the North Korea has the ability to detonate another atomic ior,” Gen. Vincent Brooks, commander of U.S. Forces spiraling out of control” and that his government shows “fanatic recklessness.” North of its bombs have been stalled since the last device at any time at one of its tunnels at its main Pung- Korea, said in a statement.

Pope’s sex-abuse panel scores awareness victory in Vatican

Uncle pleads guilty in fatal beating over birthday cake

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Pope Francis’ sex abuse commission has scored a victory within the Vatican: Members have been invited to address Vatican congregations and a training course for new bishops, suggesting that the Holy See now considers child protection programs to be an important responsibility for church leaders. Commission members praised the development as a breakthrough given that bishops have long been accused of covering up for abusers by moving pedophile priests from parish to parish rather than reporting them to police. For decades, the Vatican too turned a blind eye and failed to take action against problem priests or their bishop enablers. Commission members have already addressed the Vatican congregations for priests and religious orders and the Vatican’s diplomatic school. This week, members including Irish abuse survivor Marie Collins and the Vatican’s former sex-crimes prosecutor, Bishop Charles Scicluna, will address the new bishops’ course, which the Vatican hosts for all bishops named in the previous year to teach them how to run their dioceses. The presentations come after the Vatican was embarrassed last year when, during the annual “baby bishops” course, a French priest told bishops they don’t need to report priests suspected of raping or molesting children to civil authorities. He said it was up to the victims or their parents to do so. The commission head, Cardinal Sean

degree child abuse Tuesday, acknowledging he handcontrolling boyfriend to pummel him senseless. Barajas couldn’t bear to watch, he closed his eyes, Assistant State’s Attorney Sarah Mollett-Gaumer told the ambulance away, delaying treatment for hours.

to a lesser sentence and dropped six other charges, including second-degree murder, in the plea deal. Barajas may be called to testify against the boy’s Deputy State’s Attorney Joseph Michael said.

Garcia. Prosecutors and defense attorney Stephen Sachs revealed new details Tuesday about the months of abuse Jack endured after his mother moved them and her brother from Goleta, California, to Hagermore, to live with a man she had met online. Garcia didn’t enroll Jack in school in Maryland, partly because his legal custodian was Garcia’s mother, who lived in another state, Sachs said. He said Jack’s father had never seen the boy. GREGORIO BORGIA / ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rev. Hans Zollner talks during an interview with the Associated Press in Rome, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. Pope Francis’ sex abuse commission has scored a victory within the Vatican: Members have been invited to address Vatican congregations and a training course for new bishops, suggesting that the Holy See now considers child protection programs to be an important responsibility for church leaders. The Rev. Hans Zollner, a commission member and head of the Center for Child Protection at the Pontifical Gregorian University, will join Bishop Charles Scicluna in addressing new bishops from “mission” territories such as Africa and Asia, where church leaders have often denied abuse was really a problem.

bishops have an “ethical and moral” obligation to report. go on.” The Rev. Hans Zollner, a commission Commission member Baroness Sheila member and head of the Center for Child Hollins praised the developments as evidence the Vatican now considers educatUniversity, will join Scicluna in addressing even its own leaders about the abuse ing new bishops from “mission” terri- crisis to be a priority. In addition, she tories such as Africa and Asia, where said, it shows the commission is now church leaders have often denied abuse viewed as a resource. was really a problem. Previously, the commission’s work In an interview, Zollner said the mes- has been met with some skepticism sage he wanted to bring to the new bish- within the Vatican, where some prelates ops is “The one very important thing you still consider the tough approach against can do as a bishop in this issue is to listen abuse adopted by Francis and his predeto survivors, to sit down with them, to cessor, Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, to give them your time, to open your ears be excessive. and to open your heart, to welcome “I don’t believe it is because they were them,” Zollner said. “This is the single resistant,” Hollins said of the Vatican’s most important thing a bishop can do so initial reaction. “I think it’s because they that the healing process may somehow

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bishops. “In terms of implementation, it remains to be seen,” commission member the church at large about best practices to protect children and keep pedophiles view. “But I believe that Pope Francis is out of the priesthood. It was slow to get very, very concerned about this. There is no question about this.” after Francis himself alarmed members Francis has recently accepted a handby appointing a Chilean bishop accused of covering up for the country’s most before they turned age 75, the normal notorious pedophile. retirement age for bishops, suggesting But members have praised the pope’s something of a post-summer housecleandecision earlier this year to issue guide- ing. But the Vatican as of Sept. 1 stopped lines for removing bishops accused of publishing whether they stepped down cover-up. He scrapped a proposed tri- for age or for some other “grave” reasons bunal and instead took matters in hand, and even expanded the scope to include superiors of religious orders, not just

sister and nephew for years, caring for Jack while Garcia worked in retail. But when they moved in with all three fell subject to his strict household rules. people in the apartment “not doing what they were supposed to.”

didn’t know.” Francis announced the commission

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Adjusting to division III athletics SHELBY IAVA

manski when it comes to the coaches having higher expectations.

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It’s that time of year again, when thou- more from their athletes than coaches did in high school. You are expected to come into College campus. For some, it’s an easier the season in shape if you want to be on the transition than others, but for student ath- team and play, where in high school it was letes, it is all the more daunting. Not only do they have to stay on top of grades, but they ing for playing time and a spot on the team, also have to perform at the college level. whereas in high school it sometimes is more - equal to try to give everyone a chance,” De Almeida said. and have dropped back to the bottom of the totem pole. They may have been at the bottom before, but not at the college level. letes were all the best player on their team College sports are a whole new ball game in high school. Now, they are confronted for star high school athletes. The speed and with the fact that everybody is as talented intensity of the game has been elevated. and hardworking and committed as they are. It’s a shock, and it always leads to playing time issues. They’ve always played, and now they might have players in front of you have to prepare yourself more for conditioning, lifting and really pushing yourself better. That is also a shock,” Weiner said. to strive not only as a student, but as an athAnother issue that might occur is the fact lete.” that I mean their skill-set has never been higher expectations for their players. Per- questioned, because they got by with what sonally, I love a challenge and a coach who they’ve always done. It might not be good can get in my face and tell me when I’m enough for the college level, and coaches doing bad and need to push myself, but are going to want them to change things. also a coach who can provide support when That’s another shock,” Weiner said. everything goes well. That’s exactly what TIM SMITH/ PHOTO EDITOR really haven’t come across any challenges First-year Nicole De Almeida (7) enters the field with her team on Saturday, September 10 at the Owls Athletic Complex. Robert Weiner is the head volleyball Coming from Colorado, I really expected to health reasons or the athletic trainers to help with even the smallest stretching tech- her favorite part about being an athlete at favorite part about being a student athlete is being involved in something that I love to - well. Waking up in the morning and looking niques before practices or games.” De Almeida said she’s always been a the athlete community. do and representing our school while creatball, so this type of intensity is nothing new out my windows to see mountains helps too ing friendships and making great memories to them. Of course, a couple of them have because it makes me feel like I’m still home how to manage my time well and make sure teams and I feel as if we are a unit and can along the way. It’s a great way to be conhad bouts of home-sickness already, but to be on top of things,” she said. come together as a family. I am thankful nected to the school and experience things being an early fall sport keeps them busy - that this school treats us as individuals with that not many people get to.” enough so they don’t think about it,” Weiner said. come across a problem, I have learned that letes bring energy, excitement, athleticism responsibilities, but also treats us as a unit and competition to the team. Shelby Iava can be contacted at Being an Owl is something both girls manski said. Siava@kscequinox.com - is with my academics [or] my body for either

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How athletes use food for fuel MARY CURTIN

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While this is a new implementation for the entire student body at Keene State College, there has already been some interest from KSC students.

This is encouraged by the graduate level dietetic interns, the Coordinator of Wellness Education and by the Dietetic Internship Assistant Director at Keene State College. A student athlete’s diet goes beyond eating his/her fruits and veggies on a daily

Walsh spends close to nine hours at the gym per week. Practices can be long, hot and arduous, especially in the beginning of the fall season.

Whether a student is looking for some guidance or an athlete is looking to make himself or herself better, the interns are looking to be a part of a healthy campus.

formal team dynamic warm-up, then we stretch and break up and do Steele said. Exercise during practices is clearly important for high performance, but how an athlete fuels up before and after is also key.

Mary Curtin can be contacted at mcurtin@kscequinox.com

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Before I work out, I try to have a smaller meal with some carbs, but not too many to make me full, but afterwards, I’ll have a bigger meal filled with protein.

Coaches play a major role for the performance of athletes, but there are other resources on campus as well. past, I have met with teams to talk about nutrition education and sometimes

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As for the avid gym-goers, a healthy diet is recommended, and there is

Eric Walsh KSC Junior

For students looking for guidance and tips on how to eat healthy, there is an easy way to obtain training from graduate level dietetic interns at KSC. ANDREA CUZZUPE/ EQUINOX STAFF

Little East Conference celebrates 30 years Hootie’s Kid’s Club SHELBY IAVA

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lished on April 28, 1986 as a single sport (basketball) league by six public instiThe Little East Confer- tutions located throughout ence (LEC) is celebrating New England. Just a year its 30th anniversary of the later, the newly formed LEC NCAA (National Collegiate men’s and women’s basketAthletic Association) ath- ball teams commenced with letic competition. According to the LEC website, they contestants meet all other will release the top 30 LEC contestants in turn) regular moments in history and season and a six-team chamhonor 30 of the league’s pionship tournament.

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LEC

was

Keene State College athletics department is starting a brand new tion Director Abe Osheyack has oversight of this operation.

Keene State College has brought home 16 straight LEC Commissioner’s Cups. The commissioner’s cup is the league’s top honor for overall institutional performance on the competitive

When signing up for this membership, the kid’s club members will receive many items, including: a free voucher for popcorn and drink at one contest for each of the sports selected, a chance to be an in-game promotion participant, a signed birthday card from Hootie, a free lanyard, ID card and cinch bag, a team signed poster for each sport that was

Univer- College has always been a top competitor for the LEC and University of South-

signs up they can choose up to three sports, and as a part of their mem-

since its inception in 1986. included Eastern ConEach week, begin- necticut State University, ning September 16, the historical contributions of the league’s participants, including coaches, student athletes and administrators throughout the entire 20162017 academic year. They will also be releasing their

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in 1997-98. The LEC has grown since 1986, expanding into 19-championships sports conference. They will continue to make academic and athletic strides and remain the premier Division III conference of the New Eng-

Plymouth

Osheyack intentionally didn’t want to make any extra work for the

State

the team. So the only thing I ask the coaches to do is make sure their

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has a total of eight public institutions, now including Western Connecticut State University in 1993-94 and

Osheyack said. Shelby Iava can be contacted at siava@kscequinox.com

estab-

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KEENE STATE COLLEGE ATHLETIC TEAM RECORDS Men’s Soccer Overall

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Umass Dartmouth 3-1 Invite Lindseay Szuch 23:55.58

Iid Shiekh-Yusuf 26:16.81

Katelyn Terry 25:37.24

Philip Parent 26:54.09

Alyssa Lombardi 25:39.11

Ben MacDonald 27:19.14

Rachel Klaski 26:07.84

Ian Connell 27:32.20

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Upcoming Games Volleyball Thursday, Sept 15

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Women’s Soccer Saturday, Sept 17 vs Western Conn. 1:00 p.m.

Volleyball Saturday, Sept 17 vs Lasell 4:00 p.m.

Field Hockey Saturday, Sept 17 @ Western Conn. 6:00 p.m.

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Field Hockey tops FSU to continue winning streak

THE EQUINOX ATHLETE of the WEEK

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by Smith. She found the back of the net for her tenth

Sami Smith continued to stay hot and approached a

average at two goals per game. Smith also inched closer to the all time points record

victory over Fitchburg State in their Little East Confer ence (LEC) opener. the LEC Brittany Linane, who has not allowed a goal against Plymouth State. Smith scored just eight minutes

half. Smith got it started just over four minutes into the half with her second goal of the game. About eight min

Smith needs one assist to tie the point record and one goal to break the record. Mike Miezejeski can be contacted at mmiezejeski@kscequinox.com

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Promise Kpee kicks the ball toward the net getting a goal for the Owls.

Promise Kpee Men’s Soccer SHELBY IAVA

lege on Saturday, Sept. 10th. The Owls have remained undefeated since their season has started. Kpee is a junior on the men’s soccer Shelby Iava can be contacted at team. Kpee walked away with three goals siava@kscequinox.com giving the owls a 6-1 win over Wheaton Col-

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Brittney Cardente (6) keeps the ball in her possession before handing it off.

Women’s and men’s soccer kick start their season with wins Women’s Soccer

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utes left to go in the game. Tolla gave her the assist on

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The Owls got 11 shots on net and senior goalie

a good start for us; a good time in the season to come ing two seniors in their home opener for the season.

The Owls scored within four Glenn Smith in the middle of the

getting a win in the home opener, Trzepac commented, about how her team is coming along so far. “Yeah we

back of the net.

newer players to work with and gel with the older play

corner kick, which she was able to head in after getting

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where he drilled it for the second time.

never looked back. We started to settle in at time and that’s where we got ourselves into some trouble,” Steele said.

straight goal for the Owls. Wheaton managed to get on the scoreboard in the beginning of the second half.

I’m the second half and they came right as us but once we settled in we started taking it right back at them. Everyone on the team worked for each other and we accomplished defender and into the box, launch- what we set out to do. It was the ing the ball into the net. The Owls took a 6-1 win over Wheaton Col- beat them and doing it how we did lege. Wheaton was recently placed was an amazing feeling.” number 7 on the NCAA ranking list. Captain, Riley Steele said that Shelby Iava can be contacted at they knew they were going into a siava@kscequinox.com really good game with a tough team.

snagged a goal of his own, making

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Tori Laires (5) head-butts the ball into her possession keeping the Owls in the lead.

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Jonathan Pena (4) keeps possession of the ball keeping the Owls in the lead.

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Twin sisters swim into first year at KSC

CRAE MESSER

Managing ExEcutivE Editor The path to Keene State College wasn’t one that identical twins Olivia and Madison Pechulis expected, but they’re both here and ready to make their impact on the women’s swim and dive team. Hailing from Bristol, Connecticut, the Pechulis twins have always been supportive of one another, whether it’s athletics or any other aspect of life. While a little friendly competition is always good, Olivia said that the competition between the two

other,” Olivia said. “In practice, we were always swimming on top of each other’s feet, making each other swim faster,” Olivia added. Madison explained how they can be crucial to one another’s success, saying that they have been pushing each other all of their lives and they’re “each other’s

biggest competitors.” Olivia and Madison’s mother Marla Pechulis agreed with her daughters and added that things have always been even. “They’ve always supported one another and have thing academic and in swimming,” Marla said. “It’s always been pretty even all the way through.” While Olivia and Madison are ready to get going with their swim season at KSC, the idea of them attending the same school wasn’t the original plan. When asked if going to the same school was always their desire, both Olivia and Madison answered with a simultaneous, “no.” “We didn’t really want to,” Olivia said. Madison added how they intended for things to go and said, “We wanted to go in the same area, but dif ferent schools because we didn’t want to be together all the time.” Madison also said that the idea of them both being able to swim at KSC is what drew them to commit.

Assistant Swim and Dive Coach Diana Pimer is excited about having Olivia and Madison on board. “Once we met them, we wanted both of them for sure,” Pimer said. “They’re both very positive and work super hard.” Pimer said that when working with them during strength and conditioning, she can see the motivation “It is clear that when they’re together they’re excited to see that come out at practice.” Olivia and Madison made the decision not to be roommates, but do hang out with the same group of people according to Madison. This allows them to get some time apart, but still maintain a close relation ship. “We split up during the day and then at night we’re like ‘let’s go get food’ or something, so it works out,” Olivia said. Marla said her daughters shouldn’t have any prob lems adjusting, as they are both strong. Marla also

said that the twins are comfortable with the KSC ridge. Woolridge graduated from KSC in 2004 and Pimer in 2015. Marla added that she thinks it’s great that Madi son and Olivia are at the same school. “We were a little unsure of what was going to happen,” Marla said, “but the transition seems to be going easier than we thought it would be.”

Madison are capable of handling the challenge. They’ve certainly had a busy life up until now, but they’ve got great focus,” Marla said. She added, “We’ve raised them saying that you can have it all.” Crae Messer can be contacted at cmesser@kscequinox.com

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Olivia and Madison Pechulis are twins from Bristol, Connecticut who decided to attend Keene State College to swim.

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