Archive for December, 2011
Blue lights need repairs around the KSC campus
Every student here who has ever taken a tour at Keene State College has heard the tour guide talk about the blue light system we have in place. They will talk all about the benefits of the system, how it keeps students safe and only a button push away from Campus Safety. The tour guides [...]
Realizing that procrastination gets you nowhere is hard
Procrastination is the be-all and end-all for most college students. I can safely call myself one who believes that procrastination is the bane of my existence. Ironically enough, I am procrastinating as I sit here and write about procrastination. I am constantly checking my Facebook, tweeting, changing the song on my iPod, sending text messages, [...]
Adderall use during finals rampant
It’s the same story every finals week: you’re in the library, jammed into one of those small booths, forcing yourself to keep your bleary eyes open. You’re pouring over the same textbook, hoping that if you keep on reading the same paragraph over and over, academic osmosis will occur and it will sink into your [...]
Inspiring interest in the next generation
Last week I participated in a political panel for a journalism class here on campus. The panel discussed its thoughts on recent political issues, the state of politics, and the future of American governing and electoral politics. It was great to see my fellow students interested in the process, as this campus often makes me [...]
Swimmer wastes no time
Keene State College all-American automatically qualifies for nationals three weeks into season Ryan Glavey Sports Editor The goal for every collegiate swimmer is to get to nationals, for some getting that automatic qualifying time is a season long task, but for others it’s taken care of in a few weeks. Keene State College’s men’s [...]
Four of a kind
KSC Seniors lead Owls to 6-1 record before winter break Michelle Berthiaume Social Media Director Many teams in college sports struggle with the task of filling the void of graduated captains. Coaches have a hard time replacing leaders who helped their team succeed on and off the court. Luckily, for Coach Keith Boucher and [...]
Athlete of the Week
Ryan Glavey Sports Editor This week’s athlete of the week is Junior distance runner Maggie Fitter. Fitter won two events at the Brandeis invitational meet last Saturday. Fitter took both the 800-meter run and the one-mile run. She won the 800-meter run by a one second margin, with a time of 2:24. The junior [...]
Old stage with new acts
Ryan Loredo A&E Editor Every dance performance is nothing without one central figure in production, the choreographer. The practice of choreography ranges from on-Broadway performances to amateur art dance showcases. In the case of KSC aspiring dance students one showcase in particular is essential for some of their careers. The Choreography Dance Showcase at [...]
Holiday season is driven by the media and consumerism
It is, as they say, the most wonderful time of the year, that inestimable potpourri of ulcer-inducing academic demand, consumerism run homicidally amuck, and the tireless repetition of toxically saccharine jingles. Given that they also say not to cry over spilled milk, though, one might be inclined to question “their” veracity. I for one have [...]
Holiday season is driven by the media and consumerism
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