Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
@KSCEQUINOX
THE EQUINOX The student voice of Keene State College
Vol. 69, Issue #1 Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016
KSC raises the bar for nursing program BY DOROTHY ENGLAND
News editor Tensions have risen as numbers have lowered in Keene State College’s nursing program. There are only 33 students in the senior class of this major, and even still, they are routinely evaluated, which can lead to cutting students who do not meet standards. As for the ones who got booted from the program, many are frustrated with the timing of the news as well as the costs associated. KSC Junior Emmi-Jo Trundy explained that the college didn’t give adequate time for students to work out their predicaments. “They didn’t give us that much information and when they did, it was on a later date,” she explained. Trundy continued, “So the people who got ‘no’s’ didn’t really have time to transfer to other nursing programs because deadlines had already passed.” Trundy said the school evaluated every nursing student and based on that assessment, gave either a yes, no or maybe. She said she was one of the select few given a ‘yes.’ However, Trundy’s roommate was given a ‘no.’ “She got a no because her science G.P.A. wasn’t up to where it could be,” she said. Trundy said she was stuck on how she felt about this decision. She said, “Part of me feels really bad for her.
But another part of me as a nursing major, [knows] science is really critical and it’s something you should stay on top of through your college career.” Trundy explained that it’s not just the rep-
priate material as a foundation. Hinsberger-Rice said she feels bad for the students who weren’t permitted to continue the nursing program. She said that while she wasn’t there at the time - since she was just recently hired in June - she knows the school the students involved with the nursing pro- wasn’t deliberately trying to hurt the students. gram. “If you want something you She said, “I don’t think the nursing program have to put work in too,” she knew [when they would tell students] until said. “You have to learn to last semester. I think they were all just as surset your own standards.” prised as the students.” Hinsperger-Rice said Director of Nursing, Dr. Clementine HinspergerRice, said that’s what this nursing program, but she explained, “ Y o u program is all about - the can’t just change the curstandards. She explained riculum, you have to do all that often students the leg work.” think to get into nursing She said this was why because they have the she was hired: to help get right demeanor for it, but the school to a place where they may not have the the nursing program was adequate background. suitable for accredi“High school matters; tation, allowinstead of recruiting ing KSC to still kids in twelfth grade, they should be starting think this impleit in ninth grade,” she mentation of the said. She said that many times the students who take and thrive in advanced science and math classes in high-school tend to do better in nursing programs because they’ve been given the appro-
changes they’ve made to the program is going to make this an immensely sought after program,” she said. Hinsperger-Rice said that these changes are normal, as many schools including Plymouth State have had ing program. Hinsperger-Rice also addressed the struggles of being a nursing student. With a Ph.D in nursing and having once owned a private practice, Hinsperger-Rice said she understands it completely. “Nursing isn’t for everyone,” she said, “you have to have the heart and soul in this.” One student who wished to remain unnamed, said the college’s decision to cut her from the program didn’t deplete her passion. “It makes me want to pursue nursing even more,” she said. She continue that her plan is to transfer at the end of the year to another nursing program. This student explained she dards. “I planned on retaking a course I hadn’t done well in and they didn’t give me that option. I would have had that option if
» NURSING PROGRAM, A3
SAMANTHA MOORE / ART DIRECTOR
KSCEQUINOX.COM
KSC’s past Vice President of Finances runs for State Office BY DOROTHY ENGLAND
News editor Jay Kahn is a man of many positions and now takes it one step further by announcing his running for New Hampshire State Senator. A State Senator is responsible for representing N.H. as well as writing citizens. Kahn spent 45 years in public cal Science. While he was employed at Keene State College, he spent 27 years as Vice President of Finances and another year as Interim President. Kahn said his time at KSC has stimulated a passion to provide for the youth of N.H. He explained that discussion and action need to happen sooner rather than later in a student’s life. “We don’t talk about job opportunities until someone’s ready to graduate,” he explained. He said what this does is defer students from “the jobs of the future.” Kahn said education is implemental to helping students get further in the workplace. “College degree holders fare better in the workforce; we should encourage college education,” he said. Kahn supports putting a freeze on in-state tuition and said doing so can help bring the prices down. In addition, Kahn said, cation programs in manufactur-
» JAY KAHN, A2
Don’t wait to call: student safety on college campus explained KATHERINE GLOSSER
equiNox staff Being safe is critical to one’s survival and is something that every living creature strives for, and
regarding concerns of someone’s safety or hazardous situations. In 2015 Guthorn said they received 10,952 calls which averages to about ent than your town police department because we are right here and we want people to learn that we are here to help them,” said Guthorn. Stationed throughout Keene State’s campus, there are emergency buttons with blue lights in case a student needs to call for help. Guthorn says that it is rare that a student pushes them for an emergency, but when they do, they are immediately connected to Campus Safety’s phone line. If the person is in distress, Campus Safety dispatches someone to that area within two minutes. If Campus Safety was called in concerns of a dangerous person, they usually have a police
there to get people in trouble. “They are pretty intensive and pretty focused on what’s best for you and not worried about getting you in trouble. A lot of people assume that Campus Safety is there to get you in trouble, and they are really just trying to make sure the campus is safe,” said Vaccaro. Guthorn said students should not hesitate to call Campus Safety because they are afraid of getting in trouble. According to Guthorn, students that call about an intoxicated person in need of help or other similar situations are protected by the Good Samaritan Policy. Guthorn stated,“We want people to feel okay about calling us. We don’t want people not to call because they are worried about getting in trouble. If somebody’s ill and at risk,
in which a person lives away from home, a student is no exception to this. According to the 2014 Campus Climate survey for Keene State College, 87 percent of the 1,139 students surveyed said they feel safe on campus. Seventy seven percent of students said they had someone to talk to when a problem arises. However, 25 percent of the women surveyed felt they had a personal experience where they felt unwelcome and unsafe, compared to 18 percent of men. Eighty-six percent of women felt physically safe on campus, while 93 percent of men felt Resident Assistant (RA) Danny physically safe on campus. scene. Stavens says he feels that the campus According to Campus Safety is safe in general. “I would say that Director Amanda Guthorn, their KSC Senior Katharine Vaccaro it’s pretty safe in the on-campus department gets a handful of calls said that Campus Safety isn’t just area...because even if you’re out in
» STUDENT SAFETY, A2
Gun Clarification
LBGT in Olympics
Work and Play
» A5
» A3
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY COLTON MCCRACKEN / EQUINOX STAFF
This photo depicts someone using the emergency signal on campus.
» A9
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
Associated Collegiate Press
Downtown Guide
A4: Work for your passion A10: Welcome class of 2016 B1: No Zebras, no problems B10: Ryan Boraskai goes to Olympic trials
KSC Soccer Wins Big
» B4
Follow Us
facebook.com/kscequinox @kscequinox
» A9
Contact Us Newsroom: 358-2413 Executive Editor: 358-2414 Advertising/Business: 358-2401 Newsroom: Questions? Contact obelanger@kscequinox.com or cmesser@kscequinox.com
Administrative Executive Editor: Olivia Belanger | obelanger@kscequinox.com Managing Executive Editor: Crae Messer | cmesser@kscequinox.com
Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
News / A2
Thursday, September 8, 2016
New dormitory offers perks for first-years RACHEL VITELLO
Equinox Staff With air conditioning, common rooms and wide, open windows, the new Living and Learning Commons building is a breath of fresh air on students this year. Construction started on May 11, according to Construction Clerk Colin Burdick, who is in charge of overseeing the residence hall. The demolition of the Tisdale apartments that previously resided in that area, made room for the new building. “Pile driving began June 16 [2015]…we had to remove buildings in order to build that one” said Burdick. The construction of the LLC went very smoothly Carley alluded. Associate Director for Facilities and Business, James Carley, said there were “only some little hiccups despite the really, really tight time crunch.” In addition, on top of the AC and amazing view, according to Carley. “If you stand in the hub, there is a great view of downtown,” he said, “especially in the winter when the leaves fall”. Carley said students were happy with the overall outcome of the LLC. He said, “I think students really like it…there is still some little things
dents in one time. On top of the successful construction process, Carley said, “They [the construction team] were able to stay under budget [since] construction was around $30 million.” The original budget was $35 million. dent who lives in Carle, says that “I wanted to live in the LLC, but didn’t have a major picked out, so I didn’t that the air conditioning would be in Carle. in the LLC and said her “favorite feels so nice after walking around campus on a hot day.” Karam is also one of many students in the LLC who has a single room. While that may seem like a lonely circumselves in, Karam said people on her
Sawyer said, “There are always students sitting out in the main hubs all student, I would absolutely want to live here.” spective. “I am overall happy with the outcome. In a perfect world, we now. But in the end, we were able to move students in on time without any major building pieces missing.”
landscaping isn’t quite ready yet, but I am absolutely happy with it.” However, despite any minuscule issues, Burdick said the construction team was still able to move stu-
Rachel Vitello can be contacted at rvitello@kscequinox.com
“If you stand in the hub, there is a great view of downtown,” he said, “especially in the winter when the leaves fall.” JAMES CARLEY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR FACILITIES AND BUSINESS
LUKE STERGIOU /SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER
Photos of the inside of Living Learning Community (LLC), KSC’s newest dorm.
Cont. from A1
ing, healthcare [and] social services.” He said these could be yearly programs that could help get students into the workforce early and then they can grow within their area of interest. He said that with a stronger workforce, stronger economic growth will ensue, which could encourage students to stay in Keene as a place to live. Kahn said that some of the beginning incentives to do so could include internships and community work. He said that the more opportunities available for a student to grow, the more likelihood of them sticking around. “[In] as many ways a student can qualify themselves is important.” He said ultimately the people who knew who he was at the college, and the relationships he maintained with others, should be a good indication of who he will be as a state senator. “The passion with which I advocated on behalf of Keene State College across the state is the same passion I will bring to the State Senate in representing Cheshire County citizens, students, institutions and businesses.” Education counselor for the Upward Bound program Kyle Virgin said he supports Kahn’s decision to run. “I like his knowledge of Keene State College as a long-term
Cont. from A1
the middle of the night, campus safety is always driving around,” said Stavens. According to Stavens, during RA training they learn different protocols in the case someone comes to them as victims of sexual assault. Stavens says that if someone comes to an RA about being sexually or physically assaulted, they talk to them about it and ask what they want to do. They also cover what their next step should be while guiding the student in the right direction. Stavens said however, he “There could be more because I feel (sexual and physical assault awareness programs) happen especially during the beginning of the year during the orientation, but then as the year progresses, there is less of an awareness spread about it,” he said. Stavens continued, “So I feel that as the semester goes on, there should be more awareness spread. It couldn’t hurt to have more.” Stavens said that the counseling center is helpful for any student having problems with issues in regards to violence prevention. Stavans said, “So far, every student that I’ve come across that has been to the counseling center to get help or anything with that type of problem has had a positive experience.”
him that Kahn understands how the college is important in the Cheshire community. “He understands the importance of high education, which goes hand in hand with what I do,” he said. tically change someone’s life. “College is the easiest pathway out of poverty,” he said. Virgin goes to various high schools throughout the Vermont and N.H. region to promote higher education. Virgin said he hopes Kahn will encourage more funding for higher education in New Hampshire. “N.H. is ranked as one of the lowest states to support makes huge issues, especially when tuition rises.” Virgin said that he knows Kahn will have other issues to apprehend with, but at the very least “he’ll be an advocate for what higher education needs.” Virgin also attributed Kahn as having viable social and leadership skills with the community. “When he was interim president, he did a good job of relating to the students,” he said. Virgin said he felt like Kahn went out of his way to make a connection. Virgin explained, “Because he’s so local, it feels good. You should know your state representatives.” KSC visitor Garry Page said he knows Kahn through mutual friends. Page also said his wife and Kahn worked together on the new dormitory. “I don’t know him very well, but he seems friendly, smart, a no-nonsense sort of guy.” Page said he noticed Kahn as a city councilman. “Keene needed someone to go in and look at the budget;
Katherine Glosser can be contacted at kglosser@kscequinox.com
87
of the 1,139 students surveyed said they feel safe on campus.
funding to education. He said, “We need to cut things of waste and bring it to education.” Dorothy England can be contacted at dengland@kscequinox.com
KSCEQUINOX.COM
percent
TIM SMITH / PHOTO EDITOR
Jay Kahn reaches out to the community at a local fundraiser for his campaign.
2014 Campus Climate Survey for KSC
@KSCEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Black
News / A3
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Prof. clarifies media misconceptions about guns CAMPUS SAFETY JACOB BARRETT
Senior reporter
The Brattleboro Museum and Arts Center (BMAC) invited a Keene State College professor to take aim at some of the misconceptions of guns portrayed in the media. Journalism Professor Dr. Mark
Target: What Hollywood & the News Media get Wrong When it Comes to Guns” on September 2 at the museum in Vermont. The presentation was organized as a part of BMAC’s current exhibit, “Up in Arms: Taking Stock of Guns.” Throughout the course of the presentation, Timney highlighted main points that the media and politicians have hallmarked as assaultstyle weapons, such as the AR-15,
sider her eexact stance on the matter “I think that he
report log
for breaking some of the myths we think about automatic weapons and
that being said, I have to take that and mull it over, think about it and then see what kind of an impact that has on my stand moving forward,” McEwen said. Another audience member, Walt Lewandowski, who knows Timney through the club at which they both shoot, said that his friend’s presentation proves guns aren’t the issue people should be worried about, but who should be able to obtain these weapons. “A gun or knife or a baseball bat isn’t going to hurt anybody until somebody picks it up. I think we need to focus on the type of person [that] picks it up,” Lewandowski said. Both Lewandowski and McEwen
Week of: Aug. 29
“A gun or knife or a baseball bat isn’t going to hurt anybody until somebody picks it up. I think we need to focus on the type of person [that] picks it up.”
Monday, August 29 6:54 a.m. Huntress Hall: Concerned parent reguesting a welfare check for daughter who had a concussion over the weekend.
WALT LEWANDOWSKI AUDIENCE MEMBER
4:16 p.m. Mason Library: Library staff called to report that people are skateboarding on the steps near the front entrance.
professor, who said he is a competitive shooter, instructor and collector, gave the audience statistics, historical examples, videos and demonstrations using real, disabled reporting bad, uninformed information as a main cause of ignohe sees as the mythologies behind rance on the subject. Timney said guns. Timney argued that it does if journalists would take the time to not matter how many bullets are in educate themselves, there might be a single magazine, or the caliber of room for compromise. ammunition. “It’s like [if] you had to cover While he himself owns multi- NASCAR, yet you don’t know anything about car-racing. And that’s Timney said that the goal of his pre- exactly what journalists are being sentation is not to persuade an indi- asked to do,” Timney said. vidual in one direction or another, The exhibit itself contains but to give the audience members numerous paintings, photographs the correct information to draw his and other works of art that depict or her own conclusions. the artist’s commentary on gun“This is not a debate and people culture in America. BMAC Direccome here knowing this is not polit- tor Danny Lichtenfeld said that the ical, and it shouldn’t be,” Timney exhibit, which has been on display said after the talk. “As is this since June, was to show artwork that exhibit, which is not about the issue expressed American identity in a of guns, but more just about guns. controversial way. Which I think leads to people to feel “[Guns] seem to be a never-endfree to talk rather than yell.” ing current issue,” Lichtenfeld said. One of those individuals in the ”Not only was there plenty of artaudience Thursday night was Eliza- work out there, and we could put beth McEwen, who said she leaned together a powerful exhibit, but it would also potentially resonate came to the museum with an admit- with people’s lives in a way the ted stance on the topic, but didn’t others might not.” know enough information to fully support that stance. She said that tures to be given during the length of the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 23. The next talk is set to take place on Sep 8. should be regulated. However, she Jacob Barrett can be said that the presented is somecontacted at thing that will possibly jbarrett@kscequimake her reconnox.com
11:19 p.m. LLC: RA reports offensive drawings on white boards. Tuesday, August 30 4:34 p.m. Huntress Hall: Theft of bicycles. 5:40 p.m. Sidewalks: Smoking ashtray. Wednesday, August 31 2:21 a.m. Owl’s Nest Lot: Campus Safety off with a intoxicated male in the Owl’s Nest parking lot wearing underwear only. 10:21 a.m. Keddy Hall: A KSC student came in to report his phone missing, then he tracked it to P2 buildings. Phone was found and returned to the owner. Thursday, September 1 7:27 p.m. Winchester Lot: Female student is unable to locate her vehicle on campus; VEHICLE LOCATED TOWED FROM WINCH LOT ON 8-3016. 9:27 p.m. Owl’s Nest 6: Possible 706 call (Marijuana) in the courtyard between Owl’s Nest 6 and 7. Call was called in by an RA. Friday, Setember 2 TIM SMITH / PHOTO EDITOR
SAMANTHA MOORE / ART DIRECTOR
Associate Professor Timney holds a gun to demonstrate in his presentation held last week.
According to the Sentinel, the college did originally say Marlowe could continue her courses as long as she completed a new prethe nursing program had stayed the way ceptorship in the summer of 2016. But 11 that it was,” she explained. days later, the Sentinel informed that KSC However, this student also acknowledged that it wasn’t entirely KSC’s fault. internship in the summer of 2016, before “There are things I blame the school for, but Marlowe could start a new preceptorship in terms of the workload though, I think I in the fall of 2016. According to the article, might have underestimated just how hard it was, and [was] taking on a little bit too much. claim that it was Marlowe’s poor clinical Maybe that was why what happened, hap- skills and inability to do basic nursing tasks pened,” she said. — such as take vital signs properly — that She said the way she understood it was got her removed from her preceptorship.” that expectations were raised after KSC However, the article states that Margraduating nursing majors didn’t perform lowe was suing because she feels the school well on the state exams. She explained, “If didn’t stay faithful to the contracts outlined [the standards] had stayed the way it was, I in the nursing student handbook. In addiCont. from A1
One student who felt similarly, took her complaints outside of the school. According to an article written by Melanie Plenda in The Keene Sentinel, lawsuit against KSC earlier this year in April. Marlowe declined comment for this article, but in the Sentinel’s article, it explained that she “was seeking reinstatement to the preceptorship (mentorship), and monetary damages” because Marlowe felt she was unjustly booted from the program without a warning, especially as she was set to graduate this year.
KSCEQUINOX.COM
the cost of the nursing program is hefty. She and strict educational components of the said, “This semester alone was over $1000 program are there for a reason, and hence for all of our books and scrubs and equip- are to be taken with the utmost seriousness. ment we had to buy.” Morissette said the ultimate test of this
“High-school matters; instead of recruiting kids in twelfth grade, they should be starting it in ninth grade.” DR. HINSBERGER-RICE NURSING DIRECTOR
In addition, Trundy said she will have to supplement her own transportation to clinics outside Keene.“Myself and my group, we have clinicals in Peterborough, N.H., which is a 40 minute drive,” she said. 2015 KSC graduate Jessica Morissette said she was lucky to have money to spend for the program. She explained that she felt heard and supported by her instructors. Morissette also said that she knew the nurssion for the career propelled her to surge forward. She explained, “One of the big fac-
knowledge is through the National Council Licensure Examination Registered Nurse, which is nationally required of prospective nurses. Morissette said the exam is much more than what is taught in classes to “ensure that students and graduates are studying independently for this exam in order to pass.”
tion, the Sentinel explains that if Marlowe wasn’t allowed to graduate from KSC’s nursing program, in order to still pursue nursing, she would have to retake and pay again for nearly half the classes she’s already completed, as many of them won’t transfer out. what our job demands,” she said. “These are Already, the nursing program is one of human lives.” the more expensive degrees at KSC. According to Keene’s tuition, in addition to paying Dorothy England can be contacted at $500 extra for each of the four clinical semesdengland@kscequinox.com ters, students also have to pay for scrubs, sleepless nights and long days was knowing traveling expenses to clinical institutions that nursing was my future.” and medical books. Morissette continued that the rigorous KSC nursing major Emmi-Jo Trundy said
1:36 p.m. Media Art Center: Officer sent to assist at Media Arts Center to report of broken steam vaccum that caused smoke to fill room 137. Saturday, Setember 3 9:22 a.m. Winchester St.: Campus Safety Officer responding to the area of the Pub restaurant on Winchester Street for a reported female down in the road. 2:44 p.m. Pondside 2: Male student came in to report a theft from his room. Sunday, Setember 4 12:18 a.m. LLC: Campus safety Officer assisting the ResLife staff with a mouse in the building.
FACEBOOK.COM/KSCEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
@KSCEQUINOX
Opinions / A4
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016
EDITORIAL
OPINIONS
KSCEQUINOX.COM
Nursing the program back to health
“
Regardless of your major, many obstacles will be placed upon your career path, but it’s on you to steer around them and navigate toward your degree with passion, fueling the endeavor that is your college experience.
“
Equinox Staff GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA MOORE / ART DIRECTOR
Whether a passion is already being pursued or yet all majors, determination, hard work and self-application will help students rise up to meet each bar set terms of shaping the future of its students. However, before them. like at any institution, hard work and determination Regardless of your major, many obstacles will be will be key factors in propelling that passion toward a placed upon your career path, but it’s on you to steer degree, as a step is being taken with every class dis- around them and navigate toward your degree with cussion. To better pursue one’s passion, hard work must passion, fueling the endeavor that is your college expealso be applied outside of the classroom as well. rience. Whether starting out with no set goal in mind, or In terms of obstacles being thrown in the career others with a degree a few seasons away, it’s important paths of some, a recent example can be seen in the nursto apply oneself and continue working hard. It’s on no ing program here at Keene State. The nursing program one but ourselves to set our own expectations and stan- has had to make changes in order to remain accredited dards for our future pursuits. dents to major in. professors will also have various expectations and stanOne of these changes made was raising the expecdards to be met. In some cases, whether those expec- tations and standards for students involved in the program. As a result, some students were unable to college career for better or worse. Across the board in continue. The number of students involved with the
THE EQUINOX
To contact the Equinox, e-mail obelanger@kscequinox.com
Olivia Belanger Administrative Executive Editor Crae Messer Managing Executive Editor News Editor
Dorothty England
Opinions Editor Adam Urquhart
Student Life Editor MacKenzie Clarke
A&E Editor Nick Tocco
Sports Editor Shelby Iava
Photo Editor Tim Smith
Ads Manager Mary Curtin
Copy Editors
Jessica Ricard Valerie Carpentier
Multimedia Director Connor Morrell
EQUINOX NEWSROOM Faculty Advisor Rodger Martin, Journalism faculty (rmartin@kscequinox.com ) Julio DelSesto, Journalism faculty (jdelsesto@keene.edu)
Ads Manager: Mary Curtin (802) 379-1865 Equinox Staff: Amanda Braatz, Emma Hamilton, Jill Giambruno,Vincent Moore, Luke Stergiou, Peter Evans, Matt Bilodeau, Jacob Barrett, Alex Saurman, Elliot Weld, Katie Glosser and Amber Stocking
Business Manager Todd Patnaude
Webmaster
Masaki Carty
Art Director
Samantha Moore
Social Media Director Alexandra Enayatt
Aside from the rough patches recently seen on the road to earning a nursing degree, strides are being taken in the right direction to get things back on a smooth track. It will be interesting to see what newly hired Director of Nursing Dr. Clementine HinspergerRice will do to help better this program. The beginning of any new endeavor will determine what it will become later on. This also goes for those starting out with their college careers. Regardless of one’s major, hard work, self-applicaFor some nursing students currently facing this tion and determination will make the many obstacles problem, it may in part be on them, but the college to be faced much easier to deal with when they arise on also has responsibilities to live up to as well. Some may the path to a degree. feel the school should have informed them about their decision much sooner. Nonetheless, if passionate about nursing or any other discipline, let no obstacle, even one as troubling as this situation, interfere with pursuing a dream.
just 33 that remain enrolled for the senior class of 2017. These seniors, like all other nursing students, are evaluated regularly to ensure expectations and standards are being met. Recently, those who did not meet the expectations and standards of Keene State’s nursing program were cut from the program. The department’s decision didn’t leave enough time for some students to transfer to a
Copyright © 2016: All rights reserved Reproduction of The Equinox in whole or part in any form written, broadcast or electronic without written permission of The Equinox is prohibited. The Equinox is published each Thursday during the academic year by the editorial board of The Equinox, which is elected every spring by the members of the editorial board and acts as joint publisher of the paper. The Equinox serves as the voice of the students of Keene State College and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the faculty, the staff and/or the administration. One copy of The Equinox is available free each week. Anyone removing papers in bulk will be prosecuted on theft charges to the fullest extent of the law. Inserting items into printed copies of The Equinox is considered theft of services and will result in prosecution.
MISSION:
CONTACT:
The Equinox exists to promote the free flow of information, to protect the First Amendment, to stimulate high standards in the practice of journalism and to foster excellence among student journalists.
229 Main Street Keene, N.H. 03435 cmesser@kscequinox.com Circulation 2,000
EDITORIAL POLICY The Equinox is a designated public forum. Student editors have full editorial control over the entire content of the paper. All articles and opinion pieces are assigned, written and edited by students without censor by administrators, faculty or staff. The Equinox is published Thursdays during the academic year with dates immediately preceding and following holidays omitted. The advertising deadline is 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to publication. The Equinox reserves the right to refuse advertising for any reason. Advertising is not accepted until it appears in the paper. Letters to the editor must be written exclusively to The Equinox and are due by noon on the Friday prior to publishing. All letters must include name and phone number for verification. The Equinox reserves the right to edit for style and length, and refuse any letters to the editor. For clarification and additional information on any above policies call 358-2414. The Equinox business office is open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FOLLOW US: Newsroom: 603-358-2413 Ads/Bus. Office: 603-358-2401 Executive Editor: 603-358-2414 Fax: 603-358-2407
facebook.com/kscequinox | @kscequinox
Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
Opinions / A5
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016
STAFF COMMENTARY
LGBT athletes set different kinds of records at Rio Olympics ADAM URQUHART
OpiniOns EditOr The 2016 Summer Olympics have ended, and with fall athletics starting up again at Keene State College, I feel it’s important to note that records were also set outside of the competitions. Rio 2016 had more openly LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) athletes compete than in any other Olympics. According to www. outsports.com, this Olympics had a record 40 plus out LGBT athletes compete. Rio 2016 was progressive in comparison to the 23 out LGBT athletes that competed at the 2012 Olympics. However, there is still work to be done in order to further instill acceptance and understanding in others. Rio 2016 brought the LGBT community to light in a number of ways. I feel a few are worth rehashing to highlight the tremendous strides that athletes have made in hope of bringing a greater understanding to those unfamiliar with this community. to an article published on www.independent.co.uk, written by Alexandra Sims, “A Brazilian player accept a marriage proposal at the games.” Brazilian
athlete Isadora Cerullo accepted the proposal after her girlfriend Marjorie Enya gave a speech before the entire crowd. As if it’s not important enough to note that
United States, Canada and Australia had to endure or not concept, only it’s geared toward gay and bisexanti-gay chants from fans in their opening matches in ual men. According to the article, Hines got a better Rio.” As if performing at one’s highest level isn’t dif- response while using Grindr and then geared his arti-
tance at the games. Many of the Olympic LGBT athletes took home medals. One of these athletes was Italy’s long distance swimmer Rachele Bruni. According to www.advocate. com, Bruni won a silver medal for long distance swimming in a 10k marathon, after which she dedicated the medal to her girlfriend, Diletta Faina. I think openly dedicating the medal to her partner brought to light that all humans love the same, regardless of sexual orientation, gender or race. I feel as though instances in sports where LGBT athletes are featured so positively really help reinforce that we’re all the same. The Summer Olympics in Rio can be seen as a progressive step for the LGBT community, but even with a widespread acceptance of others, there were still instances of discrimination that took place. According to www.outsports.com, “LGBT women’s soccer players from the
fans chant slurs like “bicha” at players. Bicha is Brazilian Portuguese slang for gay. www.outsports.com also mentions how it’s odd for this term to be directed toward female athletes because bicha is a term aimed at men. Regardless, no athlete should be shamed and put down for their sexual orientation at any level whether Olympic, college or junior league. Another instance of discrimination toward LGBT athletes at this past Olympic Games was when heterosexualand married author Nico Hines from the Daily Beast published a controversial article. According to an article published on www.washingtonpost.com, writ-
Women’s Olympic Sports with the most Openly LGBT competitors
as Tinder and Grindr to discover which athletes were playing the mating game. For those who aren’t familiar with these apps, Tinder is the swipe right or swipe left one attractive or not for heterosexual people. Grindr operates under the same attractive
Total number of openly LGBT athletes at the 2016 Summer Olympics: 45
Soccer: 49% Tennis: 26% Field Hockey: 24%
isn’t bad enough, in the article Petrow said, “The problem is his story included physical descriptions of the men he’d met, along with their sports and their countries of origin — making it easy to identify them.” In essence, Hines called them out in his article, which has now been taken down. In my opinion, what Hines did was invasive and unacceptable, especially because some athletes come from countries where homophobia is all too common. These athletes made it to Rio because of their talent and determination, not their sexual orientation, so it shouldn’t even be mentioned, as it isn’t relevant. With much progress having been made among the LGBT community at this year’s summer Olympics, I look forward to the day when all athletes are referred to as just that - athletes. Adam Urquhart can be contacted at aurquhart@kscequinox.com
Men’s Olympic Sports with the most Openly LGBT competitors
Figure Skating: 39% Equestrian: 29% Diving: 23%
GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA MOORE / ART DIRECTOR
STAFF COMMENTARY
STAFF COMMENTARY
Student speaks on becoming an orientation leader LUKE STERGIOU
thing I possibly could to help myself get this students respect me?” But no matter how you sEniOr phOtOgraphEr position. As the spring semester was coming to an nators will always support you. I know there - end, I was growing increasingly anxious as were days where I felt like I failed and did not mitted to Keene State and stepped foot on this was the point where alternates would be campus, I never thought I would wear the infa- told whether or not they would be chosen to mous red shirt and khaki shorts and become an After a hectic four sessions in June, and an orientation leader. even more stressful and chaotic week in August, I am a part of the Keene State class of 2019, to be an orientation leader. I nearly broke my orientation was done. I really couldn’t believe it. - chair jumping from excitement after receiving ence June orientation, which at the time was a the email. done. I never thought a program like this could brand new component of the orientation proWhen I returned to Keene in June, I had no change and sculpt me as a better person. The gram. Going into this part of the program, I orientation program molded me into a leader wasn’t really sure what to expect. I was just a an orientation leader. After many days of trainrecent high school graduate with my whole life ing, asking a multitude of questions and func- new, amazing friends who I would have never ahead of me, leaving behind what I had known met if it was not for this program. The orienfor nineteen years. How was my orientation orientation. I now had to become the parental tation program is by far the most rewarding experience going to pan out? Was I going to experience I have ever been a part of, because make friends easily? Was I going to get along to answer all the student’s questions, I had of it I now love this school even more, and I am with my roommate? Many thoughts circulated to constantly check in on them, making sure proud of the person and leader I have become. through my mind during those two days in June. That all changed when I met my orientaLuke Stergiou can be contacted at tion leader, Kelsey. year orientation leader, you will always have lstergiou@kscequinox.com doubts. “Am I doing enough?”, “did I tell my immediately took me under her wing, helped students the wrong information?”, “will my me out when I needed it most - basically treated me like a little brother. She was the main reason that I had such a smooth transition into Keene. During this time, I realized how energetic and was. At this time, I thought to myself, “All these leaders are having so much fun. I want to do this.” When orientation ended, the constant questions of, “How do I become an orientation leader?” and “How do I do for other students what Kelsey did for me?" was stuck in the back of my mind. When applications for orientation out as soon as possible and handed it in just two days after the applications were released. I wanted to do everything I possibly could to ensure I got this position. After the whole interview process a few weeks went buy, and I had pating for. When I read it, I was not too sure how to feel. I was given the alternate position. This position basically means you weren’t guaranteed a I was happy to not be rejected for this position. On the other hand, I was bummed not to get the position from the start. The alternate position meant I spent all spring semester traindoubting myself, unsure of whether or not I would actually get this position. But I put those thoughts behind and focused on doing every-
KSCEQUINOX.COM
PHOTO BY LUKE STERGIOU / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER
A sideshow for a bigger problem VINCENT MOORE
who moves and takes a permanent residence in a new country to take their customs, language and way of It’s surreal to think that after mas- life. Insisting on keeping the culture sive Islamic terrorist attacks in Paris from the country you’re leaving (for and Nice that the next controversy in whatever reason) and passing it on this clash of cultures is over appro- to your children (who are born and priate swimwear. automatically become citizens of the Recently, 20 municipalities in host nation) can understandably be southern France have banned the seen as colonization and aggression burkini, a full body bathing suit and is asking for trouble. Afterall, it’s worn by Muslim women to keep the the rising number of migrants who modest appearance required by their refuse to assimilate into French culfaith. Explanations from the ban have ture, as well as the terrorist attacks ranged from upholding French moral that spawn from that’s leading to the values to keeping in accordance to rise in popularity of the right wing secularism. political party National Front, which Something important to under- made tremendous gains in the past stand is that freedom of religion isn’t election. a right in France. The country recogEither way, I don’t see this issue nizes churches, temples and mosques bearing too much importance. Yes as proprietary entities, but does not the ban has been supported by former recognize their religions. Burkas French President Nicolas Sarkozy, have been banned in public since who’s trying to appeal to the right, 2010, being condemned by parties on but he’d do even better by promising both the left and right. Burkas aren’t to start putting a cap on the current technically required by Islamic law, migration situation. I truly think this but the Quran does tell Muslims to is controlled opposition for France’s dress modestly. Burkinis were, for a growing right wing sentiment. If the while, exempt from that law as they far-right party Front Nationale didn’t kept the woman’s face visible. earn 28% of the total votes in the 2015 I think the burkini ban is unjust. regional elections, then politicians Wearing a burkini or a burka by itself like Sarkozy wouldn’t be promisis not causing anyone any mortal ing to ban burkinis, in fact he would harm. They might go against the instead most likely condemn those France’s mainstream views on sexu- supporting the ban. ality and women’s freedom, but they In the end, I think it’s a futile gesare worn presumably by the choice of ture, similar to the addition of “under the Islamic women. Sending armed keep God in the American lifestyle. It isn’t going to do anything to root out at gunpoint is causing them harm the bigger problem of Islamic fundaand is a violation of the non-aggres- mentalism and violence brought on sion principle and is injust. by unlimited migration. Thinking about the other point of view, I understand the position of Vincent Moore can be contacted at those supporting the ban. I believe vmoore@kscquinoxcom it’s totally reasonable for someone
staff WritEr
Interested in writing for Opinions? Contact Adam Urquhart at aurquhart@kscequinox.com
Jennamarie Moody and Eric Walsh pose for photo during Orientation week.
@KSCEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Black
STUDENT LIFE / A6
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Students speak out: Style or comfort? AMANDA BRAATZ
Equinox Staff Just because you want to be comfortable in class, doesn't mean you have to give up your style. Even though the weather may say sunny and 75 doesn't mean you won't be needing a light jacket in the air conditioned classrooms. Ladies, it may get a little brisk on your way to your 8 a.m. class, so throw on a cute quarter zip over a t-shirt with shorts or crop leggings. Victoria’s Secret has quarter zips for $42 and up, leggings and crop leggings can be found at Old Navy for $20-30, and athletic leggings can also be found at Victoria’s Secret for $50. Guys, if you have an 8 a.m. class, you may want to dress in layers. Just because it’s cool outside in the morning doesn’t mean it won’t be scalding hot by noon. shorts and a t-shirt with a hoodie or quarter zip thrown on top for those chilly morning walks to class. Vineyard Vines shorts can be casual T-shirts at American Eagle for $15. Depending on your schedule, you may be wondering, I’ve never had a night class, so what do I wear? For the afternoon or night classes, some girls may want to dress less casual and more fashionable. Cute summer to fall transitional trends These types of jeans can be found at American Eagle for $49-59. ters for $49-59. For the daytime or night classes when you guys want to look more stylish, button down shirts are a popular choice. Vineyard Vines has men’s shirts for $90 and up. First year student Amanda Battista believes that it is important to start out the year by making a good “First impressions are pretty important. I like to be comfortable though,” Battista said.
TIM SMITH / PHOTO EDITOR
KSC student Noah Perkins poses for a photo illustration
the newest trends, we tend to take notice and wonder if we could pull Girls tend to base their fashion courage on how their friends dress, whereas guys tend to wear whatever they personally want. Not only do friends help shape our thoughts on our wardrobe, but social media is another “fashioninspo.” Social media has taken over as one of the top ways to get fashion inspiration. Author for Social Media Today Alyssa Sellors wrote that the fashion industry is using social media platforms as a way to “interact with consumers” as a way of networking. “Designers and major players in tion for their designs and creations in many places: from recent vacations, to visits to fashion capitals of the world,” Sellors wrote. “But the internet and social media sites have created an entirely new approach that is getting both praise and criticism from the fashion community.” Fashion industries look for people that have a high amount of followers. This way fashion designers can reach out to those who have a large audience. Often times, designers will send Youtubers and popular Instagrammers free clothing pieces to be reviewed on the internet. The more followers, the more reach. YouTuber Trisha Paytas has over 2.4 million subscribers and often does reviews on clothes, makeup, weight loss supplements and the newest high end hand bags. Youtuber Carli Bybel has gained enough fashion praise from her fans through her fashion Instagram and YouTube page that she has created her own clothing line that her fans can purchase as well. Celebrity Kylie Jenner and Olympian Michael Phelps are often seen on Instagram promoting the newest products on the market. Together, they have a combined 76 million followers. Many girls see Kylie as a fashion and makeup icon. Students tend to see a celebrity wear something more unique before taking the initiative to try it out for themselves.
gets to know more people. Many students, like Battista, feel better wearing whatever they want once they open up to their new peers. In a Psychology Today article, Doctor Irene S. Levine said she popular celebrity. believes friends can help boost conSenior Thanakorn Thaibandit said he prefers both comfy and stylor getting a promotion at work, our friends take pride in our achieve“It depends on what I feel like ments,” Levine wrote. doing for that day,” he said. “Every friend has some strengths As for his fashion-inspo, Thaibanor skills that help us strive to do dit said he looks to professional soccer player, David Beckham. “I’m see a friend give a talk before a large a t-shirt and jeans with a nice pair of group and win the favor of the audi- shoes type of person,” he said. ence and wonder whether we might be able to do the very same thing.” Amanda Braatz can be contacted at Our appearance can have the abraatz@kscequinox.com
TIM SMITH/ PHOTO EDITOR
KSC student Rachel Ford poses for a photo illustration
STAFF COMMENTARY
Eating with the equinox: Peanut butter banana overnight oats SHOPPING LIST:
INGREDIENT LIST:
-Greek yogurt -Rolled oats -Peanut butter -Banana -Honey -Chia seeds -Almond milk/ alternative
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter - 1/2 cup rolled oats - ½ medium banana - ¼ cup greek yogurt - 1 tablespoon honey - 1 tablespoon chia seeds - splash almond milk/ alternative
-Cinnamon
- sprinkle cinnamon
DIRECTIONS!
Start by choosing a container with an aitight lid. You’ll want it to be airtight so that it will last longer in the fridge. First, pour your rolled oats into the jar. Then, start by mashing the banana, and then whipping together the peanut butter and the banana. You’ll want it to be very well
ALI FITZGERALD/ EQUINOX STAFF
KSCEQUINOX.COM
breakfast. Sprinkle
chia
seeds,
vanilla
almond milk or dairy alternative. You’ll want to pour enough so that the rolled oats are covered. Let sit for a minimum of 3 hours so that the oats become soft. The overnight oats will last 3-4 days in the fridge, so they’re great to make ahead of time for a busy week chunky peanut butter is a nice alter- at school! native to smooth. ported by the Student Nutrition the container. Association at Keene State (SNAKS) club. To learn more about club meetings Greek yogurt can be substituted for and events you can contact AFitzgerregular, but greek has a higher protein content. Jillian.Emerson@KSC.Keene.edu. You could also use this as an
ALI FITZGERALD/ EQUINIOX STAFF
YOUTUBE.COM/USER/THEKEENEEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
STUDENT LIFE / A7
Thursday, September 8, 2016
EMMA HAMILTON
-
Equinox Staff rience like no other.
-
-
-
ever seen before. -
-
back. Emma Hamilton can be contacted at ehamiltion@kscequinox.com
CONTRIBUTING PHOTO / EMMA HAMILTION
Students visited an Orthodox Church in Cluj, Romania
Are you an exchange student looking to share your experience here at KSC? Have you studied abroad and would like to share your story? Contact mclarke@kscequinox.com! KSCEQUINOX.COM
@KSCEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
STUDENT LIFE / A8
KSCEQUINOX.COM
Thursday, September 8, 2016
@KSCEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
STUDENT LIFE / A9
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Students pay the price of education
JESSICA RICARD
Copy Editor
cover that.” Woodard said some of her expenses include tuition, textbooks, food, rent, internet, car insurance and taking a dance class, which is one of her only outlets away from school and working. Aside from all this, she said her social life is actually pretty decent.
At the start of this new school year, some Keene State students would say they are returning from a jam-packed summer full of beach days, adventures and relaxation, but the vast majority have been laserfocused on one thing: working. Working for what you may ask? In a study done by Sallie Mae in 2014, 31 percent of families didn’t contribute or borrow any funds to help pay for their child’s college tuition. This leaves the student entirely responsible for fronting their tuition bill. So while some students were able to fully enjoy their summer relaxing, many were trying to balance the much needed time with saving to pay for the semester. KSC junior and elementary education and math major Kelsi Woodard said she worked three jobs last semester and two jobs this past summer in order to pay because even on school nights I’m like, ‘Yeah guys, can’t hang out I got to go to bed. I’m really tired.’ My friends her bill. This semester, she got rid of her meal plan and chose go out on the weekends and party and I’m like, ‘Yeah, got to get up for work in the morning.’ Sometimes I’ll “I pay for school pretty much myself. I rely mostly go, but usually by 11 o’clock I need to go to bed,” Woodon whatever I can get for scholarship money and grants. ard said. KSC junior and elementary education and psycholFrom there, I take out loans, as many as I can, and then ogy major Rachel McCosker said she tends to put work the rest I pay out of pocket,” Woodard said. “I’m pretty before everything else. McCosker said, “On weekends, I I like to be on top of everything and I like to know why nitely put work over almost everything else like family I’m being charged for this and how this loan is going to
events, social events and everything.”
“In no way does it make sense to me to handicap students before they’re even in the work force because
anything out of pocket for school. She pays entirely with student loans and scholarships, although she have, they’re going to have to pay that before they can doesn’t get many because she commutes from home. even put money into the economy. It doesn’t make any “I applied for the scholarships through Keene and sense,” Geddis said. KSC junior and early childhood education and women and gender studies major Emily Kreidler worked three jobs this past summer and will be working in the Child Development Center on campus this semester, even though college expenses aren’t her responsibility. “Both my brother and I work in the summers and we contribute to our books and all of our spending during the year, but our parents contribute to our tuition, meal RACHEL MCCOSKER plan, dorm, all that,” Kreidler said. KSC JUNIOR Although she isn’t paying for college on her own, she still works and said she puts half her summer earnings New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, but I didn’t get in savings and uses the rest for spending during the any because my parents are seen as the middle class school year. who make a good amount, but it’s all before taxes so I Kreidler said, “I just think I’m very very lucky don’t get much. I don’t get work study. I don’t get any of because I don’t know what I would do if I had to pay that,” McCosker said. for it on my own because I do have jobs, but they’re not anything that would be able to pay for my tuition.” able, especially if you choose to take out student loans. Once interest accrues, her $10,000 loan will turn into a Jessica Ricard can be contacted at $40,000 loan. “It makes me cringe,” McCosker said. jricard@kscequinox.com KSC junior and psychology major Adam Geddis agreed that especially for working class families, col-
On weekends, I don’t have a social life because all I do
STAFF COMMENTARY
John Green digs deep in “Looking for Alaska” MACKENZIE CLARKE
StudEnt LifE Editor Before heading out to the beach, I always reach for the same things: tanhat and a good book. This summer, I steered away from the typical
myself digging my nose into. Instead, I gave into ing around and picked up “Looking for Alaska” by John Green. The plot may sound like a long road 49th state, but in fact this compelling novel is about a boy who breaks out of his lifelong shell with the help of a young woman named Alaska. In Green’s your attention and pulls on your heartstrings. Aside from the demanding workload during academics, the hobbies of non-locals include smoking, drinking and pulling pranks to get a rise out of their Dean, who they call The Eagle. With a boyfriend in college, the beautiful and limits for Miles, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t the center of his universe. Alaska gives Miles experiences of a lifetime, ones he will remember forever. The emotion portrayed by Alaska leaves Miles accepting life for what it is, but after an unexpected tragedy, Miles looks back to Alaska for a way out.
KSCEQUINOX.COM
Miles Halter is heading into his junior year of high school attending a boarding school in rural Alabama. Misleading and lacking communication skills, Mile’s roommate, “The Colonel,” helps him out after a prank goes wrong. Miles soon realizes there is more to life than knowing the last words of famous people. Green drew me in tence. He chose a very unorthodox way to write his book. Instead of labeling the chapters with numbers or months, ent approach. He divided his chapters into days: 100 days before, 85 days before, etc. As a reader, Green is foreshadowing until the middle of the book. That idea in itself was enough to keep me reading, along with the language he uses throughout the novel. The language tells me this wasn’t meant to be read by children, but Green really does a fantastic job of making you feel like you’re one of the characters. Looking for Alaska is inspiring and sad, but compelling enough for readers of all ages to really dig deep inside who they really are. Grab your tissues folks, this one’s a tearjerker. MacKenzie Clarke can be contacted at mclarke@ kscequinox.com
@KSCEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
Where in the world is the owl?
FindoutonA8!
STUDENT LIFE
Student Life, A10
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Welcome class of JILL GIAMBRUNO
sessions that we do if we didn’t think that each
Equinox Staff
someone to go to.” Perkins added, “I’ve had students call me
Like the generations of Keene State College students who “enter to learn, and go forth to
college is ever changing.
for them.” - each new student was put into an orientation - man.
-
- interaction incoming students will have with the the most part,” Karam said, in regards to the orientation program.
KSC.” -
and white.”
-
KSC’s 2016 orientation consisted of two parts: gram and how it has advanced.” spective new students were invited to KSC to select their class schedules, look around campus said of her time as an orientation leader. “It’s Families of these students were given the
miss it.” thinks that the orientation group leaders get just
-
ritt said.
New Student Convocation is an age-old KSC tradition in which new students march down
-
either side, clapping to welcome them. was a freshman.”
-
alumni.
viding them those resources.” -
families to join in the ‘clap in,’ and I think it was
orientation group leaders and incoming college campus.”
sentations and activities for new students.
- now considers good friends. -
Jill Giambruno can be contacted at jgiambruno@kscequinox.com
2 0 2 0
KSCEQUINOX.COM
Students get refresher on being better neighbors CRAE MESSER
Managing ExEcutivE Editor Keene State College held an
Coordinator
of
Student
and
consisted of games, snacks and even
Picard said. “It’s also important for students to respectful of the fact that residents
taking place in Keene, he hopes “to spread awareness, and just the edu-
understand that students want to
also present for the event, said that
erties safe when students move in.” Picard said that these events will
attended the event in the hopes to we got here,” Faucher said.
He added that the event is a good chance to spread the awareness more casual manner. Crae Messer can be reached at cmesser@kscequinox.com
LUKE STERGIOU / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER
Group 23 orientation leader Randii Elie poses with her students Adrianna Hegedus (left) and Megan Lummus (right)
LUKE STERGIOU / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER
Above: Orientation leaders get together for a group photo before starting orientation activities. Right: Orientation group 25 gets together after performing community service at the community kitchen in Marlborough, New Hampshire.
CRAE MESSER / MANAGING EXECUTIVE EDITOR
KSC student Tucker Johnson and landlord Trevor Grauer attend the event held on 21 Winchester Court
Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
Check out The Equinox’s Guide to Downtown Keene on B4!
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
A&E / B1
Thursday, September 8, 2016
KSCEQUINOX.COM
‘No Zebras, No Excuses,’ brings new students out of their comfort zone for an important cause NICK TOCCO
Arts & EntErtAinmEnt Editor The Keene State College theatrical program, “No year orientation, leaving audience members emotionally touched, despite some “disrespectful” reactions. The four theatrical performances depicted situations to provide nonviolent solutions to prevent them from happening. The Zebra is an animal that is often preyed upon by predators, warranting the projects message, “No Zebras, No Excuses.” It aims to encourage bystanders and witnesses of displays of abuse to speak up and act to prevent people from becoming victims. Regarding the turnout of this year’s performances, Coordinator of Sexual Violence and Prevention at KSC, Forrest Seymour said there were 1300 audience members. Seymour oversees the program yearly. “This is our eighth year and we consistently got positive feedback from our students and also from resident assistants and orientation leaders,” Seymour said. When asked about the negative crowd reactions, Seymour said, “There were a few people in the audience who were a little rowdy and disrespectful and it’s interesting how even when you have a small amount of people, particularly in a theatre performance, it can Seymour and other participants said the negativity was exclusive to one performance in particular in which the reception was unlike the usual reception they expected from past experience. “We did have one performance on Saturday where it was not what we usually expect from our audiences,” did various things to calm them back down, but it was a little surprising. But on the other hand, there’s always a little of that, and in some ways that’s a good thing,” he said. Seymour also described the performances as a “complicated intervention.” “The purpose is to educate and motivate, to get people concerned,” Seymour said. “But another [objective] is to make people uncomfortable, because we don’t want people to be comfortable with the status quo- a society that’s very tolerant of sexual assault - not KSC in particular.” Second year orientation leader Stephanie Ryder described the group she was overseeing as “very quiet” when reacting to the performance and did not hear any negative responses from her group. Ryder also said orientation leaders kept the rest of the day’s activities “cool and casual” after No Zebras because it can be “very emotional.” On the topic of negative reactions or “heckling,” Ryder said, “There are always the students in the crowd that laugh at certain things at times. For some people,
Theatre major and performer in No Zebras, Dominique Pascoal was not surprised by the response and said it motivated her on stage to give a passionate performance. “Giggling and laughing is kind of a natural reaction sometimes,” Pascoal said. “But there were some kids who were really disrespectful and rude in the audience.” Pascoal added that, “It made me mad, but it fueled me because that’s why we’re doing it. For people like that (hecklers). It gave me more reason to just let it all out.” To Pascoal, some of the laughs were not out of the ordinary, as some parts of the scenes performed included small comedic sections intended to relax the audience. “There were some scenes where there was something a little funny,” Pascoal said. “To make people comfortable, they look for the funny thing so they can laugh and be comfortable and then get uncomfortable seeing these things they didn’t think was going to happen (abuse, rape, hazing, discrimination, etc.).” In reference to the majority of orientation groups who saw the performances, Pascoal said, “All of the other audiences for the most part were very respectful.” Pascoal has had experience acting through her theatre classes and improvisation that mostly cover subject matter of comedic nature, making No Zebras a “I’m a comedy gal,” Pascoal said. “So this was totally out of my character to do something like this. I’ve never worked on something this intense and important.” The theatre performers involved endured a hefty workload prior to the show, coming back to KSC a week before orientation to rehearse 10 am to 10 pm every day. Theatre and Dance Professor at KSC, PeggyRae Johnson, was an instrumental part in preparing the performers, drilling them on diction, scene details and line delivery Pascoal said. Overall, Pascoal said the performance was a learning experience that helped the theatre majors involved get closer as a group, all while spreading an important message In retrospect, Seymour said the uncomfortable reactions were in some ways a part of the programs purpose, as the discomfort could motivate students to be proactive against situations of assault in the future. “It’s sort of an irony,” Seymour said. “We have the Federally Mandated Clery Report about sexual assault and we don’t like that there are sexual assaults, but we want those numbers to go out because we want more people to report sexual assault. There’s sort of that counter-intuitive quality of that data that we want more people to report sexual assault so those numbers will go up. In the same way, if we have people at a sexual violence prevention program who are made uncomfortable enough that they have to act out in some way, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. “ Nick Tocco can be contacted at ntocco@kscequinox.com
didn't hear anything crazy, nothing major was brought Despite some inappropriate responses, Ryder said there were still many positive reactions that showed how impactful No Zebras can be. “Some said it really opened their eyes up to things that can actually happen on campus, and to make sure that if they do decide to go out, they go with friends and not alone, making sure no one's left alone or walking around by themselves. Being smarter about their choices,” Ryder said.
GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY FORREST SEYMOUR
“We have the Federally Mandated Clery Report about sexual assault and we don’t like that there are sexual assaults, but we want those numbers to go out because we want more people to report sexual assault. There’s sort of that counter-intuitive quality of that data that we want more people to report sexual assault so those numbers will go up ... if we have people at a sexual violence prevention program who are made uncomfortable enough that they have to act out in some way, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. “ FORREST SEYMOUR COORDINATOR OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND PREVENTION
Pokemon Go takes on Keene State students PETER EVANS
Gaming evolves like everything else, but is virtual reality the next big evolvement in the world of gaming? Dana Gibson said he believes that Pokemon Go and Twenty years ago, Pokemon Red and Green were other virtual reality games are the future of gaming. released in Japan. Since then, there have been a Pokemon Go encourages people to get outside and get active, which promotes a healthier lifestyle for gamers released, Pokemon was typically played inside, similar who may have been sitting on their couch for hours to other games of the time, creating what would be playing games previously. But with these known as “couch gaming”. Fast forward to 2016, and the landscape of gaming has completely changed. Today, Pokemon is being or getting hit by a car. played outside as the series’ newest installment On July 14th, the Pokemon Go, which has moved into the world of virtual Boston Globe reported reality. that a Pokemon Go Pokemon Go works through a phone’s camera. player found a Looking around, players see pokemon appear on the dead body in screen as if they are really there. The game encourages Nashua, New Hampshire while playing the game. of this nature to go national in the world of virtual This is not the reality gaming. Pokemon Go is free to play and has become popular has happened. with people of all ages, even if they’ve never heard of On July or played Pokemon before. Until recently, gaming has 13th, USA Today been primarily dominated by consoles, but this wave reported that a of virtual reality has been growing in both size and Riverton, Wyoming popularity. woman found a “It’s like building bicycles in the 1800s,” said dead body, also while Gamer’s Guild Advisor Dana Gibson to the New York playing Pokemon Go. Times. “Everybody had a better idea of how to do it, so Two days later, on July 15th, everybody made a change, and the bicycles changed, a Pokemon Go player found a SAMANTHA MOORE and now they are what they are today.” dead body in San Diego, California
Equinox stAff
and reported it to the LA Times.
Some people believe Pokemon Go and other virtual reality games could very well be the future of gaming, the other dangers associated with playing Pokemon but time will tell. Just like every other industry, the Go. “I was driving. It was a green light. I started to go. gaming industry can change seemingly overnight. I pressed on the brakes and [the person in front] just sat there on their phone looking down trying to catch Peter Evans can be contacted at a Pokemon.” pevans@kscequinox.com While there have been no reported injuries from people playing Pokemon Go on campus, people should still use caution, especially while crossing intersections. Campus Safety Director Amanda Guthorn had some helpful tips for anyone playing the game. “If you’re playing the game, hang out with one or two other AMANDA GUTHORN people and just CAMPUS SAFETY DIRECTOR make sure you have each other’s back and stay away from areas you’re not familiar with. It’s a fun game, but you gotta make sure that your safety is somewhere up in the forefront of / ART DIRECTOR your mind.”
“If you’re playing the game, hang out with one or two other people and just make sure you have each other’s back...”
Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / B2
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Summer Blockbusters burn out MATT BILODEAU
Equinox stAff
Matt Bilodeau can be contacted at mbilodeau@kscequinox.com
Good, not Great:
Honorable Mentions:
Guilty Pleasures:
Madden ‘17 scores beyond expectation NICK TOCCO
Arts & EntErtAinmEnt Editor SAMANTHA MOORE
/ ART DIRECTOR
With football season fast upon
Nick Tocco can be contacted at ntocco@kscequinox.com
KSCEQUINOX.COM
@KSCEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / B3
Thursday, September 8, 2016
HOOTS N’ HOLLE RS
DISCLAIMER: THE “HOOTS N’ HOLLERS” SECTION OF THE EQUINOX IS ENTIRELY SATIRICAL AND NOT AT ALL BASED IN FACT. EVERY STORY, PHOTO AND NAME USED HERE IS FICTITIOUS SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMEDY AND DOES NOT REPRESENT THE EQUINOX’S OR THE COLLEGE’S BELIEFS AS A WHOLE.
KSC Fantasy ‘Footballer’ goes bankrupt NICK TOCCO
Arts And EntErtAinmEnt Editor start to his senior year at Keene
that Portnoy
threatened to “destroy
Nick Tocco can be contacted at ntocco@kscequinox.com
SAMANTHA MOORE / ART DIRECTOR
Kris E Roberts-State Senate 10 Vote September 13, 2016 The Status Quo Must Change. Let’s be that change agent. Barriers Must Fall. Let’s knock them down together! Fighting with you to create opportunities for everyone to better themselves! I understand high college costs. I graduated KSC with $13,900 in loans. 1st full-time job $690 per month
As a KSC alumnus I am highly protective of Keene State College’s reputation. The value of my KSC’s diplomas depends on Keene State’s reputation. As students we invest our time and money and graduate with a lot of debt. We want a good return on our investment. It is reputation and return on investment that matters. As your Senator this will be one of my top priorities. Kriseroberts-for-senate10
Fiscal Agent Sabyryna Priest
OWL CROSSWORD OF THE WEEK ACROSS
DOWN
1 After being reunited this 3 This raunchy animated film makes you look at food muscular and hilarious cast team up to prevent a differently. worldwide disaster.
5 You’ll be holding your breath in this new horror film. 8 This animated childhood classic will make you go bananas. 9 A sequel to an un”forgetful” childhood movie. 10 Matt Damon is back at it again with this film.
2 And you thought shallow water was safe. 3 A small group of super villains team together to fight crime. 4 A young boy lives in the forest with this imaginary creature. 6 A group of moms come together to relive their glory days and escape their resposibilities.
11 This 80s remake include 7 This dark magic video game an all-female cast. is now a movie.
KSCEQUINOX.COM
YOUTUBE.COM/USER/THEKEENEEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / B4
Thursday, September 8, 2016
STAFF COMMENTARY
THE EQUINOX’S
GUIDE TO
DOWNTOWN KEENE, NH
WHERE TO EAT
WHERE TO SHOP
WHERE TO GO
Fritz (American)
Miranda’s Verandah
Central Square
Belgian fries, salads and paninis.
Fashion boutique with styles for every budget.
Athen’s Pizza (Italian)
Life Is Sweet
Speciality pizzas and available gluten-free crust.
Taqueria Odelay (Mexican) Fresh ingredients and speciality burrito bowls.
Brewbakers Cafe (Coffee)
Organic roasted coffee and homemadelocal food.
KSCEQUINOX.COM
Variety of ice-cream, cupcakes, fudge and penny candies along with homemade treats.
Momentum Clothing
Beautiful scenery with a historical background.
Colonial Theatre hosting independent performances.
Mount Monandnock
Cutting-edge fashion, designer denim, locally made clothing and accessories.
Over 3,000’ of a bare and rocky summit with expansive views.
Creative Encounters
Ashuelot Park
Custom framing, unique gifts and artists’ supplies.
A spot to stay active through walking, hiking, kayaking and more.
@KSCEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
@KSCEQUINOX
NATION & WORLD
Nation & World / B5 Thursday, March 24, 2016
KSCEQUINOX.COM
UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile tests EDITH M. LEDERER,
AssociAted Press The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday strongly condemned North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launches refuses to stop its nuclear and missile tests. The U.N.’s most powerful body agreed to the statement hours after a closed-door emergency meeting called by the United States, Japan and South Korea Monday that traveled about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) and landed near Japan. The council gave no indication of what “further sigues conducting tests and trying to enhance its nuclear capabilities. The U.S., Japan and South Korea made clear after the council meeting that they want further action, but also didn’t specify what. The press statement urged all U.N. member states “to Pyongyang, including the toughest measures in two decades imposed by the council in March. Those sanctest in January and a subsequent rocket launch. The council expressed serious concern that North cil resolutions demanding an end to its nuclear and ballistic missile activities and has continued to launch missiles, escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula and in the region. It already has a variety of land-based missiles that can hit South Korea and Japan, including U.S. military bases in those countries. Last month, it successfully tested a submarine-launched missile and development of those missiles would add a weapon that is harder to detect before launch. U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power told reporters after Tuesday’s meeting that “the Security Council ASSOCIATED PRESS must remain unequivocal and united in condemnation In this Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, file photo, a South Korean army soldier watches a TV news program showing images published in North Korea’s Rodong of these tests and we must take action to enforce the Sinmun newspaper of North Korea’s ballistic missile believed to have been launched from underwater and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, at Seoul Railway station in Seoul, South Korea.
North Korea launched the missiles while China was sions. hosting the Group of 20 economic summit, she said. The tests not only threaten Japan’s national security This once again showed the North’s “blatant disre- but the region and beyond, he said, stressing that the tions “and its willingness to provoke and to threaten and could have hit planes or ships. Bessho said Japan wants the council to consider fursaid. ther actions it can take “in unanimity, in unity, in bringShe said North Korea has carried out 22 missile launches so far this year, and the latest hit “within 300 South Korea’s deputy U.N. ambassador Hahn Choong Hee said the international community should With each test, she said, the North demonstrates fur- be united in sending a “clear and unequivocal message ther advancement of its ballistic missile program whose to North Korea that if they continue to provoke and aim according to the country’s leader Kim Jong Un is violate their international commitments and sanctions, they will face much stronger and insurmountable and Japan’s U.N. Ambassador Koro Bessho said he was encouraged that in Tuesday’s council meeting “there -
What action the council takes remains to be seen and a lot depends on China, the North’s neighbor and only major ally, though ties have frayed over the nuclear and missile tests and what many outsiders see as other provocations in recent years. China’s U.N. Ambassador Liu Jieyi, apparently
North Korea is banned from importing or exporting nuclear or missile items and technology as well as luxury goods and the March resolution expanded the list of banned items. It requires countries to freeze the assets of companies linked to the North’s nuclear and missile programs. G20, told reporters as he left the meeting that the counThe March sanctions, among other things, also cil would work on a press statement. But he didn’t men- require mandatory inspections of cargo leaving and tion any further council action. entering North Korea by land, sea or air; a ban on all Power said “there were very strong and numerous sales or transfers of small arms and light weapons to - Pyongyang; and expulsion of diplomats from the North demnation. “So without getting ahead of the council we were The council reiterated its commitment to “a peacealso interested in increasing the consequences after this pattern of using these launches to advance the capabili- nuclear program.
Convicted rapist Brock Turner registers as sex offender Turkey says two of its soldiers killed in IS attack in Syria
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
A former Stanford University swimmer whose six-month jail sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman sparked a national outcry
Two
Turkish
soldiers
were
where he’s living with his parents. Brock Turner registered at the Greene County
a missile attack Tuesday by the Islamic State group in northern
from a California jail for good behavior after serving half his term. His mother tried to shield him from media cameras as he registered under his family’s Dayton-area address in Sugarcreek Township, where about a dozen people had protested Friday as police watched.
caused by the militants in Turkey’s two-week-old incursion into Syria. The Turkish fatalities came after Turkish troops and allied Syrian rebels on Sunday expelled IS from the last strip of territory the militant group controlled along the sealing the extremists’ self-styled
life, checking in every three months, and he faces three years of supervised probation. Deputies will check on him without warning to make sure he hasn’t moved without permission. Police took a complaint Monday about cars passing in front of Turner’s home and pictures being taken, according to copies of incident reports associated with the Turners’ address. The Associated Press obtained the records through a public records request. on the home Monday night found several broken eggs and an egg carton on the sidewalk and driveway. Turner was convicted of assaulting the woman near a trash bin after they drank heavily at a fraternity party in January 2015. The woman passed out, and Turner was on top of her when confronted by two graduate students passing by on bicycles. The graduate students chased and the ground until police arrived. A jury convicted Turner of sexual assault. Santa
of the town of al-Rai and surrounding villages. The territorial losses at the border were the biggest blow to the militant group, which also has sufsetbacks elsewhere in Syria and in neighboring Iraq. The two killed by IS were not the launch of the incursion, though hands of the militant group since the operation began. tion, a Turkish soldier was killed
world. northern Syria. Turkey launched the incursion into Syria — the so-called Euphrates Shield operation — to back
DAN HONDA / ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brock Turner leaves the Santa Clara County Main Jail in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. Turner, whose six-month sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman at Stanford University sparked national outcry, was released from jail after serving half his term.
Clara County Judge Aaron Persky sentenced him to six months in jail, citing the “extraordinary cir-
“I want to show people that one night of drink-
and other considerations in departing from the minimum sentence of two years in prison. Prosecutors had argued for six years. Turner plans to appeal. His case exploded on social media and ignited a debate about campus rape and the criminal justice system after a letter the accuser read at his sentencing was published online.
The furor grew after letters surfaced that Turner’s family and friends wrote urging the judge to be lenient. Turner’s father lamented that and his grandparents complained that “Brock is the only person being held accountable for the
IS out of the town of Jarablus and to limit the Syrian Kurdish forces’ advance west of the Euphrates River. In a statement, Turkey’s miliets at Turkish tanks during clashes near the border area from where IS was pushed out of on Sunday. It said the wounded were evacuated by helicopters. Two Turkey-backed Syrian rebels were also killed and ASSOCIATED PRESS two wounded rebels were also Turkish Prime Minister Binali evacuated. Yildirim, front-centre, military The Britain-based Syrian commanders and ministers walk to the mausoleum of Turkey’s
said there were intense clashes founder Kemal Ataturk to pay on Tuesday between the Turkish- respects, in Ankara, Turkey, backed rebels and IS militants east Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016.
Template 022308 JJP
Black
Nation & World / B6
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Life sentence for L.A. airport shooter ASSOCIATED PRESS
in the calf. Police shot and wounded Ciancia in the terminal’s food court, hitting him four times. He was armed with a Smith
An unemployed motorcycle mechanic who gunned down airport national Airport in a 2013 attack that purchased seven months earlier. sent passengers running for their lives pleaded guilty Tuesday to murder and 10 other charges. had dropped. Paul Ciancia agreed last week to plead guilty to all 11 charges in the Angeles area after growing up in Pennsville, New Jersey, said in the note that wounded two others and a teacher who but hoped to kill more. Ciancia, 26, was spared the death penalty by entering the plea but faces a you pretend that every American is a mandatory life term in prison. terrorist, you’re going to learn what a The evidence against Ciancia was overwhelming, and included a note he according to court documents. wrote saying he was enraged with the airport security checks that U.S. passengers face. always be in the back of your head just Security cameras tracked Ciancia’s how easy it is to take a weapon to the movements as he stalked his victims Ciancia signed the note with his 3 for 10 minutes during the Nov. 1, 2013 attack. Hernandez’ wife, Ana Machuca, told Gerardo Hernandez at a document The Associated Press last week that she screening podium, wounding the had wanted a death sentence for Cian39-year-old married father of two chil- cia but understood how lengthy that dren. legal process would have been and now As Ciancia went up an escalator to supports his lifetime prison sentence. the main security screening area, he No sentence, she said, will bring saw Hernandez move and returned to peace or closure to her family. “My husband died and my children range, killing Hernandez. He then went up the escalator again, through the main screening area and into a secure part of the airport and ASSOCIATED In this Nov. 1, 2013 file photo, Transportation Security Administration employees console each other outside Terminal 1 at Los and James Speer in the shoulder as they tried to run away. A teacher at the air-
PRESS
Angeles International Airport. A shooter who gunned down airport screening officers three years ago at Los Angeles International Airport in a terrifying attack that sent frantic passengers running for their lives is scheduled to plead guilty Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, to murder and other counts. Paul Ciancia agreed last week to plead guilty to all 11 charges in the rampage that killed one officer and wounded two others and a teacher who was headed for a flight.
Prosecutors want 13 other women to testify against Cosby ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cosby clutched an aide’s arm as he walked, but his eyes appeared less milky and he seemed more engaged and animated as he spoke with his legal team. As O’Neill pushed for a trial date, lead defense
serial predator at his upcoming sexual assault trial sought Tuesday to put on testimony from 13 other women who say Cosby gave them quaaludes, other drugs or alcohol before molesting them. The criminal case against the 79-year-old entertainer involves a single 2004 encounter at his home near Philadelphia with former Temple University employee Andrea Constand. The presiding judge at a hearing Tuesday vowed to start the trial by June 5. However, Montgomery County Judge Steven O’Neill did not immediately rule on any of the pretrial disputes
other trials booked until June.
switch in about a year. thrown out. top-rated show on family life that ran from 1984 to 1992. He had been in the limelight since the early 1960s, when ing the rare black actor to star in a network TV show at the time. The women who accuse him of sexual misconduct for nearly that long say the charges were a long time coming. Cosby’s defenders instead suggest he is a wealthy
other women as witnesses. Under Pennsylvania law, they could be allowed to testify to show an alleged patProsecutors said they reviewed accusations made by 50 Cosby accusers and concluded that 13 said they were also drugged or intoxicated and then molested by Cosby. accepted Champagne that she believed was spiked. She later woke up naked in a hotel room and said she had been sexually assaulted. Another said she took quaaludes from him, while a third said she believed her drink ASSOCIATED PRESS was spiked with the powerful, now-banned sedative. The defense is expected to oppose any testimony Bill Cosby arrives for a pretrial hearing in his sexual assault case at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016. from other accusers. The defense will also ask to have the trial moved to another county, given that the decision over whether prosecutors who played the tape in court argued that Cosby said he heard beeps on the call and asked if he teens and early 20s. fall’s election for district attorney. Cosby was arrested was being taped. Gianna Constand denied it. Cosby was arrested in December after the investigaon Dec. 30, as incoming prosecutor Kevin Steele eyed Cosby in the conversation described the sex act as was reopened, following disclosure of the entertainer’s Constand told police that Cosby gave her three deposition and a stream of new allegations by women unmarked pills and then molested her as she drifted in going back decades. and out of consciousness. Cosby looked noticeably healthier Tuesday than he Cosby’s lawyers meanwhile asked the judge Tues- by’s potentially damaging deposition from Constand’s has at earlier hearings, although his lawyers told the day to suppress a 2005 telephone conversation recorded sexual battery lawsuit. Cosby settled the suit after four by Constand’s mother in Toronto. Cosby had called days of questioning. He acknowledged having a sexual modations he might need at trial, but the defense didn’t her from California. The defense said the call violated encounter with Constand, but said it was consensual. immediately ask for any.
as an A-list celebrity. Defense lawyer Angela Agrusa told reporters after before the press by lawyer Gloria Allred and others, without their accounts of abuse being investigated. “We have seen a barrage of new accusers claiming, Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt brought race into the equation, saying Allred and others have trampled on Cosby’s civil rights. Many of the accusers, including Constand, are white. “Mr. Cosby is no stranger to discrimination and racial hatred, and throughout his career Mr. Cosby has always used his voice and his celebrity to highlight the -
EPA shuts down 17 wells in Osage Nation after Oklahoma quake ASSOCIATED PRESS
Federal regulators have shut down 17 wastewater disposal wells in the Osage Nation of northeastern Oklahoma following a weekend earthquake that homa regulators have no jurisdiction over oil- and gasproducing facilities in the region. Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Matt Skinner told The Associated Press that the U.S. Environmenwells were ordered closed. “We’ve never had to do anything that directly involved Osage County, but on Saturday (the EPA) were Sunday they were going to put that directive in place, The 17 wells are located in a 211-square mile area within Osage County, near where a magnitude 5.6 temblor struck Saturday. The epicenter was near Pawnee.
KSCEQUINOX.COM
northeastern Oklahoma, the Osage Nation Reservation, also known as Osage County, is the largest of the state’s reports of damage to at least 11 homes. Oklahoma State 77 counties. The tribe owns all of the mineral rights, University also reported several buildings at the Still- and unlike the rest of the state, the Oklahoma Corpowater campus sustained damage, but all of those were ration Commission has no jurisdiction over oil and gas determined by structural engineers to be safe for occu- operations there. pancy. “We have no data whatsoever on oil and gas activity A regional spokesman for the EPA, Joe Hubbard, did many (wells). We don’t know how deep. We know noththat were shut down, including the volume of wastewater that was being disposed into them. An increase The Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which in magnitude 3.0 or greater earthquakes in Oklahoma since 2013 has asked wastewater-well owners to reduce has been linked to underground disposal of wastewater disposal volumes in parts of the state, already had from oil and natural gas production. ordered 37 wells in a 514 square-mile area around the “We are working closely with the state of Oklahoma, epicenter of Saturday’s earthquake to shut down within seven to 10 days because of previous connections evaluate available information and take appropriate between the injection of wastewater and earthquakes. next steps to protect public health and the environMeanwhile, two more earthquakes of magnitude 4.1 and 3.6 rattled northwest Oklahoma Tuesday, in an area A spokesman for the Osage Nation, Jason Zaun, also away from Saturday’s quake. did not return a telephone message seeking comment The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Manageon the EPA’s order. ment said there were no reports of damage or injuries connected to Tuesday’s quakes.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sandstone bricks from the side of the historic Pawnee County Bank litter the sidewalk after an early morning earthquake in Pawnee, Oka., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.
FACEBOOK.COM/KSCEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
Sports / B7
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016
Coaching change causes conversation New assistant coach creates mixed emotions for Keene State baseball CRAE MESSER
Managing ExEcutivE Editor
The Keene State baseball team is adding a familiar face to their coaching staff. Dustin Howe graduated from Keene State College in May 2016 and has recently coach. Dustin has been around baseball for practically his entire life. His father, Coach Ken Howe, is the head coach for the baseball team. “He knows baseball. He knows a lot about baseball and he’s heard me teach and coach baseball for 20 years. So he knows not just the positions, but he knows pretty much everything around the game,” Howe said. Dustin hasn’t had much time in the out24 years. “He will be helping out with the
whole life, but he’s heard me and knows me and knows the game and everything else,” Howe said. The hiring process turns out to be very different for an assistant coach compared to a head coach. Athletic Director Dr. Kristene Kelly explains the process: “Here at Keene, our assistant coaches are hired directly through the head coach so, signing off on the paperwork. We don’t really involve ourselves in who head coaches want to hire,” Kelly said. She continued, “Assistant coaches are all part time, so all of our head coaches are full time, and that has to go through
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY DUSTIN HOWE
Coach Howe standing with his son Dustin on the diamond.
Some players and alumnus have mixed job description, identifying a search comfeelings about the hiring of Dustin Howe. mittee, phone interviews, just the whole Keith Simpson, graduate and fellow classman to Dustin doesn’t think it was than an assistant coach.” the best move for the program. As Dustin is Coach Ken Howe’s son, “Keene State baseball has been a very he has to do things a little differently compared to the other assistant coaches. “They’re still a regular employee, they juniors and seniors will lose respect for have to go through the regular process, him,” Simpson said. but he cannot report to their direct family member, because that would be nepotism,” Kelly said. Adjusting from teammate to coach best for this program, it doesn’t do anyshouldn’t be too challenging. Coach Ken thing. Me wanting the best for this program is wanting a good coach that will players as assistant coaches after they discipline the kids when they’re doing graduate, and stuff like that in the previwrong.” ous years,” Howe said. Coaches play a very important roll in He continued, “How the other players a team atmosphere. “Your sport is your it’s been tough for him [Dustin] for four it or break it,” Kelly said. years being dad’s son and being on the Senior pitcher, Michael Crimi has played team, being a teammate and keeping that apart from being the son of the coach, and it’s going to be different. We graduated a he’s done a good job with that. Obviously lot of seniors and lost a lot of players so he’s not a kid that gets in trouble or does
it’ll be with the players.”
he hopes his achievement helps build the swimming Cont. from B10 program, not only by attracting more recruits, but also ing several records, Pimer by inspiring both current and led the Owls to four straight incoming KSC swimmers to LEC Championships and - stride for the same success. “Hopefully incoming legiate Swimming and Diving potential recruits look at that Championships in her colleand say ‘oh this isn’t just a giate career. D3 swim team, these guys are Pimer said her role in here to train’.” Boraski’s training was more mental than physical as she always encouraged him, taking it upon herself to build place in the NCAA’s as no other male Owl has been able to achieve that feat. “That would be cool to win that he could do it,” Pimer it, especially for all of the people who came in second going to make that time, but all those times, or third all those times,” Boraski said. When he gets up to race, he “Getting over the hump needs to know that.” would be cool.” Boraski described his trip to the Olympic qualifying meet in Omaha, Nebraska as future, Boraski said he is not sure if he will try to make the a“whirlwind.” He said the 2020 Olympics, as he plans experience was surreal to to attend law school after his him because he got to swim time at KSC. Even though alongside Olympic level he is unsure if he will have swimmers he had seen on television and got to see them the same motivation later on, Coach Pimer thinks otherin a different light. wise. “Seeing Michael Phelps... walking by him during warm excited to see what he does ups, swimming in the same next because he’s not done. lane as him during warm ups…that was cool,” Boraski He has more in him, and you have not seen the end of him or his success.” them as just another swimmer, not this mythical thing Nick Tocco can be you see on T.V.” contacted at As far as the future is conntoccoo@kscequinox.com cerned for Boraski he said
The players have their goals set high for make the LEC tournament,” Crimi said. Coach Howe is switching things up this year in hopes to maintain consistency. consistency with hitting, and that’s some of the things the guys are looking for. With me being the only full-time person
at a time in around classes and work on certain things and stuff like that. So, it’ll just be transition of Dustin taking over do, mostly help with positioning during games and things like that,” Howe said. With the coaching staff up to four, the owls plan on having a great season. Dustin Howe was contacted, but unavailable for a comment. Crae Messer can be contacted at cmesser@kscequinox.com
as if we’re starting over, but we do have a bunch of new kids coming in,” Crimi said.
TIM SMITH/ PHOTO EDITOR
Ryan Boraski training for the Olympic trials.
THE EQUINOX ATHLETE of the WEEK SAMI SMITH
Field hockey In the Owls opener Smith continued to score her way through. Making three goals in the opening game of the season against Colby-Sawyer. hat-trick.
TIM SMITH / PHOTO EDITOR
KSCEQUINOX.COM
@KSCEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
Sports / B8
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016
-
Former volleyball player named youngest coach in NCAA
Cont. from B10
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Jacob Barrett can be contacted at jbarrett@ kscequinox.com
and
-
Crae Messer can be contacted at cmesser@kscequinox.comw
Samantha Moore/ Art Director
TIM SMITH/ PHOTO EDITOR
Alexis Michal sets up to serve the ball during last years volleyball season.
Keene State Athletics
KEENE STATE COLLEGE ATHLETIC TEAM RECORDS Men’s Soccer Overall
1-0
Cross Country Home
1-0
Away
Neutral
0-0
0-0
vs. Fitchburg State Team Keene State
Points
Fitchburg State Field Hockey Overall
1-1
5
Team Keene State
0
Worcester State
Home
1-1
vs. Colby-Sawyer
Team Keene State
Points 7
Colby-Sawyer
0
Away
0-0
First invitational September 10th
Points
U. of New England
1-1
0-0
Postponed
Volleyball Overall
1-3
0-0 Points
Home
1-1
2
Team Keene State
1
Endicott
0-0
@ NYC
Neutral
0-0 @ Endicott
Points
Salve Regina
Neutral
Away
@ Salve Regina Team Keene State
vs. U. of New England
Team Keene State
Women’s Soccer Overall Home
Points 2 4
Away
0-0
Neutral
1-3
@ NYC
2
Team Keene State
Points 1
Team Keene State
Points 3
4
Ramapo
3
Plattsburgh St.
1
Upcoming Games Men’s Soccer Saturday, Sept 10
vs Wheaton (Mass) 3:30 p.m.
KSCEQUINOX.COM
Women’s Soccer Saturday, Sept 10 vs Colby-Sawyer 1:00 p.m.
Field Hockey Thursday, Sept 8 6:00 p.m.
Volleyball Friday, Sept 9 @ Rivier 4:00 p.m.
Cross Country Saturday, Sept 10 @ Dartmouth College 10:30 a.m.
@KSCEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
Sports / B9
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016
games of the season Field Hockey wins one and loses one this past week SHELBY IAVA
SportS Editor
Shelby Iava can be contacted at siava@kscequinox.com
Captain and senior Kayla Renaud shoots toward the goal during the game on September 3 against University of New England.
COLTON MCCRAKEN/ EQUINOX STAFF
SHELBY IAVA
SportS Editor
Keene State’s men’s
Shelby Iava can be cotacted at siava@kscequinox.com
Aidan Dean plays hard towards the ball to maintain their shutout lead.
KSCEQUINOX.COM
CRAE MESSER/ MANAGING EXECUTIVE EDITOR
@KSCEQUINOX Template 022308 JJP
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
Sports / B10
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016
SPORTS
KSCEQUINOX.COM
Keene State makes a splash at Olympic Trials NICK TOCCO
Arts & entertAinment editor
Keene State College Senior swimmer Ryan Boraski said. On the last day possible, Boraski accomplished the goal he set
little stuff,” Boraski said. Boraski also dealt with emotional and mental challenges in addition to the physical challenges of his training, having to bounce back from three months prior to Olympic trials.
said they have a special relationship. Pimer was an accomplished KSC swimmer in her own right earning multiple accolades. After being
Keene State partners with Adidas JACOB BARRETT
senior reporter
named the Little East Conference Rookie of Pimer earned Little East Conference (LEC) swimmer of the year her sophomore year and was named KSC female athlete of the year addition to hold-
qualify for Olympic trials. energy than usual,” Boraski added with a smile. Since the qualifying times were released by the Olympic Committee, Boraski trained tirelessly up until the qualifying meet. Boraski said he and KSC swimming coach Chris
a lot.”
loss like that, you’re either going to take the loss and quit, or take the loss and build upon it. He really built upon it.” Having been his roommate for sophomore and junior year, Shepard described Boraski as “intense” and said his style of training is “very regimented” in terms of his training and nutrition.
» BORASKI,B7
Kelly said that the contract length allows for
news that Boraski had achieved his long sought after goal of qualifying for - Olympic trials, Shepard ing, and former KSC swim coach Jack said he was “really happy Fabian, in addition to KSC assistant for him” because he knew swim coach Diana Pimer and former how hard he worked. KSC assistant Dan Morse.
the 50-meter freestyle. Boraski described the event as a “just start and error, making attention to detail in his training very important. “Any way you can get .1 or .2 seconds faster it’s worth it, so he
contract with Adidas will provide Keene State studentathletes and coaches with discounted prices on apparel and footwear that represents the college’s athletic departments and individual teams. save the Owls around 40 percent on these items, and will last three years, according to Athletic Director Dr. Kristene Kelly. Kelly said the deal was already in place when she arrived at KSC in June, but it will provide a number of dif-
tutelage, he also received coaching from his club swim team coach out of
him as a division three swimmer, a rare sight at Olympic trials, Boraski
letic Department has inked a deal with a sports apparel powerhouse.
knew we wanted to have the brand, but we didn’t want to commit to something that was an extended contract frame,” discussion just throughout the department about wanting to
not surprised at all,” Assistant Coach Diana that was going to happen. He just worked so hard and when he sets his mind to something, he’s going to accomplish it 99 percent of the time.” Being a former teammate of Boraski’s and now his coach, Pimer
teams doing lots of different things.” PHOTO BY TIM SMITH/ PHOTO EDITOR ILLUSTRATION BY SHELBY IAVA/ CRAE MESSER
of different teams that were not sponsored by different companies, such as the track » ADIDAS,B8
Dube finds new set of wings in Aberdeen MARY CURTIN
being a hobby, it’s everyone’s life,” Dube said. As a young adult fresh out of college; it can be easy to At this level of play, baseball is what these athletes spend get wrapped up in the work of it, and it’s even easier to forget their time doing. Most kids only dream of growing up and playing the “My advice to Cody would be to enjoy it; have fun,” game they love. For one Keene State College alumnus, this ball becomes a full-time commitment. Coach Howe said. dream became a reality. Dube has pitched a total of 28.1 innings with a record of Mary Curtin can be contacted at Recently, Cody Dube was drafted in the 10th round at three wins and one loss according to milb.com mcurtin@kscequinox.com the MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles, who later assigned him Ads director
Dube is a 2016 graduate from Keene State College where he pitched 67.2 innings in his senior season with an earned run average (ERA) of 1.20. According to milb.com, Dube has pitched a total of 11 games with an (ERA) of 2.54. Being drafted by a Major League Baseball team is quite the feat for a college athlete, but Dube remains humble and respectful. Former teammate and close friend of Dube, Billy Hart-
conversation at practice and our coach told him the Phillies’ guy was coming,” Hartmann said. Not only has this been about athletics for Dube, it has been a new learning experience.
so much just from talking to the other players,” Dube said. As with all new beginnings, there are some transitions that take place. was literally 45 minutes from start and he didn’t even tell me, “From a pitching standpoint, you can’t but that’s because he’s a humble kid.” make very many mistakes when you’re on the mound because the hitters will hit those, but it handed pitcher is gearing up to head back north as the season has been really fun,” Dube said. comes to a close. Dube has been able to play at this caliber because of hard work and dedication to the game. Despite the short season, Dube was able to make it up to Dube’s former head coach Ken Howe Lowell, MA, where his local friends could catch a game. Red Sox.
Cody got to where he is because of his natural talent and his work ethic.” As for what’s next for Cody as the
out there,” Hartmann said. But for Dube, playing in the minor leagues doesn’t feel too different. be home for a week and then to Florida for a style now, and it’s what everyone cares about and thinks about be home to workout for the off-season.”
CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS FROM CODY DUBE
Template 022308 JJP