Archive for September, 2011
Active Democrat takes note
Jordan Posner As I have stated in earlier columns, politics is more than just an interest of mine. That being said, for those of you who know me, you know that I am a staunch Democrat and, although I don’t let ideology blind me from a good idea, I am proud of the Democratic [...]
Groups on campus create policy conversation
Allie Bedell Student Life Editor Keene State College students can expect to see more dialogue this semester about drug and alcohol policy and what are the most appropriate approaches to deal with student use. The president’s cabinet appointed an Alcohol and Other Drug Committee (AOD) during the spring of 2011 to evaluate the methods [...]
Students meet Dr. Landau for dinner
Jen Richards Equinox Staff Students at KSC get to know their faculty members by sitting through lectures in class, but why not get to know the professors on a different level? That’s exactly what some students did at the “Dinner with Faculty” on Monday night. Jana Jacobson, assistant director of residential life, put together [...]
Students celebrate the forbidden during Banned Books Week
Brittany Ballantyne Equinox Staff Having the right to read can be considered the right to expand one’s mind, one’s imagination, and one’s knowledge. This right is being stripped away in many schools and libraries across the country due to the banning and challenging of books. Keeene State College explored these books and their importance [...]
KSC connects community and campus
Jason Abisch Equinox Staff On Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 Keene State College hosted the Community Engagement Fair in the Student Center. The fair had various groups from the Keene area available for students, faculty, and staff to learn more about community partners according to the KSC website. Some of the groups that partook in [...]
The rise and decline of Rick Perry
Entering the race late in the game on the day of the Ames, I.A. straw poll (and very much a reason for the withdrawal of my pick, Governor Pawlenty), Texas Governor Rick Perry started his candidacy much anticipated and exciting, but has failed to live up to those expectations for a variety of reasons. The [...]
Author Jean Kilbourne breaks down ads
Lindsay Ross Equinox Staff Body image, drugs, and alcohol are issues that students deal with in their everyday lives. Although not always addressed, it is a bigger issue than people are led to believe. Advertisements play a major factor in this as they try to lure in those at a young age. On Wednesday, [...]
More than just a series
Kateland Dittig Equinox Staff Alex Katz is so much more than a twenty-year-old college student dressed up as a fictional character; his love for golden snitches, sorting hats, horcruxes, and wands do not truly define the real human behind the painted-on lightening bolt scar and makeshift glasses. Notoriously known around the Keene State College [...]
KSC women ruggers yearn for fan support
Michelle Berthiaume Equinox Staff The Keene State women’s rugby team painted a picture of the bright future it is planning. The teammates hopes are just as high as their expectations this season and they intend to fulfill both. The season just began for the women’s rugby team. “We have only had one small tournament [...]
Seniors lead Volleyball team’s charge for the top
Lyndsay Krisel Equinox Staff In the midst of what appears to be the kickoff to a good season thus far, the Keene State College women’s volleyball team has been working hard again to top one of its best seasons yet in the fall of 2011. The ECAC champions have a very strong and determined team [...]
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