Archive for February, 2012
Panel discussion helps students hone their business savvy
Karen Forster Equinox Staff “There’s life after graduation!” echoed throughout Centennial Hall after the Alumni Entrepreneurs Panel encouraged and educated students about beginning their own businesses after graduation. A panel of KSC Alumni consisted of three business owners: Suzy Butler, ’95, owner of Butler Business Advisors, Chris Ekblom, ’06, owner of TaleWynd Productions, and [...]
Bigs club on campus gives back to the community, plans activities for children
Victoria Ronan Equinox Staff Keene State College’s Bigs Club lends a helping hand to children in need. Keene State College’s Bigs Club is an organization on campus that is run by students and is affiliated with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program of western New Hampshire. The volunteer who is matched with a child [...]
Seniors party for Red and White Night
Julie Conlon Equinox Staff While sophomores, juniors and even some freshmen claim to have caught “senioritis” this time of year, it’s the Keene State College seniors who share the last laugh. With only two months left in their KSC lives and a line of events and parties to help them go out with a [...]
Long-tenured coach continues to add to already impressive ‘track’ record
Zachary Winn Equinox Staff The highly decorated coach Peter Thomas has kept Keene State track and field competitive since his tenure started 28 years ago. A native of New Ipswich, N.H., Thomas eventually attended Keene State College from 1973 to 1977. Just after graduation, Thomas briefly coached high school track until one day, he [...]
KSC to host first indoor triathlon
Jacob Plourde Equinox Staff Keene State College Athletics has created a new event that will let students, faculty, and community members show off their athletic ability KSC BodyWorks, KSC Intramurals, and the Night Owl Cafe have combined forces to hold the first ever indoor triathlon at Keene State College. The event has already raised [...]
Men and Women Owls fall in LEC semifinals
Ryan Glavey Sports Editor Both the Keene State College men’s and women’s basketball teams were eliminated from their Little East Conference tournament in the semifinal rounds. The men’s team went on a nine game winning streak at one point, and ranked among the top 25 Division III teams. The run was highlighted by KSC’s [...]
Father-son bond and Kung Fu save a life
Michelle Berthiaume Social Media Director A father-son relationship is a sacred thing. For Nicco DeMasco, a junior on the men’s basketball team, and his father, Steve DeMasco, this is no different. “I think Nicco admires his dad a lot. His dad is a guy who built himself up from a rough beginning. But he [...]
1980s return in form of prom
Heberton Hall hosts fundraising dance event for Starving Artist Michael Woodworth Equinox Staff The 1980s: Molly Ringwald’s acting career was just jump-starting, Michael Jackson was in the middle of his legacy, and “The Cosby Show” premiered on television. With the help of the Starving Artist members, Heberton Hall was a part of the past [...]
A party for Fuzzy Logic
Local band performs in celebration of its new CD release Michael Woodworth Equinox Staff “Calling all Fuzzies!” rang out as the band known as Fuzzy Logic took the stage for a second time on Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Starving Artist for requests from the audience after the main performance. Fuzzy Logic is a [...]
And the Oscar goes to…
Hollywood actors and producers experience 84th Academy Awards Whitney Cyr Managing Executive Editor Everything about Oscar night was about a throw back. Whether it was the old Hollywood style on the red carpet, to the fact that “The Artist,” a black and white silent film won the Best Picture prize, recalling Hollywood in the [...]
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