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Vol. 69, Issue #7 Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016
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President Bill Clinton comes to KSC OLIVIA BELANGER
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“A lot of people are settling for Hillary because they don’t like Trump, and I feel like that isn’t right.”
KSC uses biofuel for heating JACOB BARRETT
Senior reporter Keene State has broken new global warming dilemma. When
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Former President Bill Clinton came to KSC to campaign for his wife and Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton on Monday, Oct. 17.
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News correction: Page A2 (10/13) Maggie Hassan’s name was misspelled in the photo caption. Student Life correction: Page A10 (10/13): Luke Stergiou took the “TKE in a box” photo. Sports corrections: Page B9 (10/13) Luke Stergiou took the soccer photos.
More than 300 say farewell to late fireman killed at Pearl Harbor SEBASTIEN MEHEGAN
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Third Class Fireman Edwin Hopkins was honored Oct. 14 - 15 for his services during WWII. He lost his life at Pearl Harbor 75 years ago. His remains were just identified.
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“A soldier returning home after 75 years from the attack on Pearl Harbor should receive the same honor as a fallen soldier returning home from Afghanistan.”
getting some assistance with the New Hampshire National Guard. In talking with the Navy, we thought it
MIKE MORIARTY KEENE AIRPORT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER
He continued that the Connecticut Air National Guard provided the plane to transport Hopkins’ casket. To further honor Hopkins, the Connecticut Air National Guard
Swanzey one last time. ing home after 75 years from the attack on Pearl Harbor should receive the same honor as a fallen soldier returning home from because of all the help they received tary and the many civilian supporters from various supporting clubs, the event came together much faster and much easier than Moriarty expected. Hopkins’ niece Boore said that Missing in Action association (POW MIA) contacted her and told remains after exhuming a commin-
Boore said a civilian medical examthe body in 1943. However, because of the controversial nature of the Pearl Harbor attack, the examiner would not release the names of the deceased to their families. Sebastien Mehegan can be contacted at smehegan@kscequinox.com
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U.S. Naval Sea Cadets bring out the casket of Third Class Fireman Edwin Hopkins, who was killed at Pearl Harbor 75 years ago. His remains were just identified.
Political Panel hosted by Democracy Matters speaks about money in politics MARY CURTIN
paign in New Hamp- cans in general. shire, but I spent most of my time rais- alence of the issue in every single aspect that anyone could ever hear about, environmental advocacy, womsaid. Hodes was not an alone in his opinion, those and we want students to know that, be educated however. Many of on it, and go out and vote with that knowledge in mind the men speaking during the panel shared similar stoBoth Little and Barbesco got involved because they ries or agreed with were passionate about the issues that Democracy MatHodes’ commen- ters stands for, and wanted to make sure students are tary. well-informed citizens.
Ads director On Oct. 12, students, faculty and community members gathered in the Alumni Center on the Keene State College campus, and it wasn’t just for the free pizza and crackers; they came to listen to four scholarly panelists on the crucial issue of money in politics. The event was put on by KSC’s chapter of Democracy Matters, as well as the American Democracy Project. The planning for the event began over the summer. The panelists began to reach out to Democracy Matters and then decided to come talk in a hands-on way about politics. The panel featured former
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in helping improve the issues the four men spoke about. Before the presentation, KSC senior and double major with sociology and women’s and gender studies Abby Donovan said she hoped to get the opinions of these experts on big money in politics. The four men spoke to an intimate crowd of approximately 25 people. They each shared about their individual experiences while working in politics and
KSC Political Science Professor Michael Welsh was the moderator for the discussion and prompted several of the questions at the beginning, leading to discussion amongst the attendees of the event.
Reform was, and I started getting into politics when I came across Democracy Matters, and it just grabbed me ever since then, I’ve been so into politics and political Democracy Matters reminds students that every vote does matter. aware, make them understand how connected this all
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Denmark Swett said. dents and inspire the public to try to get them on board your personal experience with political realities with The president of Democracy Matters Joe Barbesco and the Chapter Leader and Vice President Sydney Little organized this event in hopes that students Mary Curtin can be contacted at explaining his encounters with money in politics. would come out and realize the importance of undermcurtin@kscequinox.com standing that there is a correlation between money in that was a record at the time for a Congressional Cam- politics and the everyday lives of students and Ameri-
plant loves the product and continues to love whole should feel really proud because it’s the product and it performs the way we want it, then when we renegotiate our contracts, I from the nonrenewable to the new, cleaner certainly hope that we will expand the use of heat plant, that’s an on-the-ground demonstration of our commitment and I think we should KSC senior KSC eco-rep Scott Criscuolo substance with only slight adjustments to the said that she is pleased to see the school system. moving forward with environmentally Jacob Barrett can be contacted at friendly alternatives. jbarrett@kscequinox.com renewable project, it typically takes a lot of capital expenditure on behalf of the user and try as a whole shift away from that and show change to make it work, and that’s just not the
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He added that if this goes well for a larger Rory later added that the oil is relatively scale location with many buildings to heat such as Keene State, it may show others that tial cost to the school for installation of equipthis renewable heat source is a viable option. school will likely save far more than that in the future with this new fuel. According to both both Rory and Cary, the
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The sustainability department held a open house at the heat plant on Oct. 14 to showcase are similar. Rory said that the cost of the fuel his the new biofuel to those interested. Cary said company provides is competitively priced and said that college’s like KSC should work to shows a 12 percent discrepancy in the energy ment. oil. Both have zero emissions. However, two of the three boilers found in the heat plant are leader in change; we don’t have a choice other said that over time she would like to be able to further expand the usage of carbon neutral fuels that is after a year-long pilot period to ensure that the cost of the fuel is manageable and the fuel itself burns well.
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Cary said. All in all, Cary said that the school should be proud to be able to reach a new milestone in campus sustainability in the United States.
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Above: Keene State College is the first higher education institution to use vegetable oil waste for heating. On the right, a Lifecycles Renewable oil (vegetable oil waste) is pictured. On the left, Number 6 (fossil fuel) oil is shown. Right: A boiler currently using Lifecycles Renewable (LR-100) oil. During the summer months, it’s the only one used for heating the school. During the winter, the other two boilers, which use Number 6 oil, are used for cost efficiency and because the biofuel option is relatively new. Director of Campus Sustainability Cary Gaunt says the hope is to expand the use of the LR-100 oil.
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Saudi Arabian woman driven for change CAMPUS SAFETY
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Manal Al-Sharif speaks about being a woman in Saudi Arabia and the restrictions placed on her gender, including being arrested for driving a car. She was at KSC on Tuesday, Oct. 11 as part of the Ewing Lecture series.
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EDITORIAL
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Money in politics
Corporate cash has no place in campaigns The ways politics in the United States swallows up huge sums of cash
This money being spent trying to lure college students and the general
Political Action Committees (PAC) and elite donors contributing money in these social issues aren’t being combated, they’re being brushed aside as a
raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, associations
It seems as though candidates are just going to throw any amounts outcomes of elections, The Equinox countries, and with the way things are in regard to our current elecing the opposing candidate, political campaigns in some European
spent more focus is paid to the actual election and political issues at hand, rather than the drama and
to win, and Obama’s reelection campaign alone cost The Equinox doesn’t want
state, much focus and money is directed toward those SAMANTHA MOORE / ART DIRECTOR
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STAFF COMMENTARY
There is a fine line between privacy and protection
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Surveillance cameras may capture too much MERIDITH KING
is very important for them to be aware of where surveillance cameras are and also who is operating them, whether that be a public or private institution. That would be the very least people deserve to
Equinox Staff The United States: land of the free and home of the brave. But how free can one really be if one’s every move is being monitored? Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is a surveillance system that has been seen in use more freveillance can seem like an invasion of privacy. According to vintechnology.com, since 1996, the United Kingdom has seen a rise in CCTV cameras, surveilling around 41 percent of public property with around 1.85 million cameras, and this was as of 2011. While America might not have quite as many eyes on them at all times, the average American is most likely caught on camera far more than he or she realizes. the invasion of privacy. I feel as though pushing security cameras everywhere could create a false sense of security of sorts. People could feel as though an authority is looking over them, and while this could perhaps deter crime in surveilled areas, it could also lead citizens into letting their guard down. I personally don’t favor random people and authorities I don’t know having myself, my family or friends on tape at their disposable; I feel a slight discomfort at that idea. ity of crimes, both large and small. If citizens are having to deal with constant surveillance, I think it
multiple times a day. I can understand why businesses would use surveillance, to possibly prevent shoplifting or vandalism. I think pushing so much surveillance in so many public places would really be an invasion of privacy. nals just shift out of the camera’s eye, pushing crime and shady business further into the shadows? tive at reducing it.” They also state police commonly view surveillance and CCTV as just one forensic happening. More actual convictions have been made though it seems, and I think that is important to consider in deciding whether you are for or against surveillance. As Americans, I think citizens should have some say in whether or not these systems are put into place before they actually are. People need to decide between feeling safer or having privacy in their neighborhoods. I feel as though most people would not like the idea of their neighborhoods and other places near their own homes being surveilled, as that is a private space for most people. Meridith King can be contacted at mking@kscequinox.com
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Tips on how to tip
Commotion over children costumes
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Equinox Staff Many people budget out their money to pay bills and provide themselves what they need end of the week, but tipped workers cannot. Individuals in the service industry receive a very low hourly pay because they also receive tips. People who are working in the service industry should be paid the minimum hourly wage. According to US News, “The 4.3 million American workers who receive tips – mostly servers and bartenders – are excluded from federal minimum wage of $7.25, and instead earn as little as $2.13 an hour. This so-called “tipped minimum wage” has been frozen at $2.13 since 1991.” PBS reported, “More than four million American workers rely on tips to make a living, and bartenders.”
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to support and are only being paid the small amount of $2.13 an hour. US News reported that more than 25 percent of people working in the restaurant industry are raising children and almost 90 percent are over the age of 20. Servers work extremely hard, usually for long hours, and are constantly on their feet to not always earn the pay they deserve. How well servers do in a night depends on various factors, such as how many tables are in out the door with a couple hundred dollars and others you won’t even make twenty. okay to leave nothing for exceptionally poor service, but only if you’re sure it’s the waiter’s fault.” Not every customer is going to know everything isn’t the server’s fault, resulting in assuming it was their fault, therefore leaving a poor tip. Taking responsibility when you personally mess up is the right thing to do, but you weren’t the one behind the line who made their steak well-done. Also, by making such a small wage, servers struggle when there is an economic downturn. They aren’t able to go to work and know they’ll make a certain amount of money after a certain amount of hours, no matter what. According to Raise the Minimum Wage, “Financially squeezed consumers often have no choice but to leave smaller tips. A higher tipped minimum wage would help cushion the impact
PBS said, “When tips aren’t enough to make minimum wages, employers are supposed to of tip credit violations in the past three years.” While workers in the service industry are supposed to be making the minimum wage somehow and someway, they most likely are not. The next time you go out to eat and receive good service, reward your server by tipping them Emma Hamilton can be contacted at ehamilton@kscequinox.com
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“ableist,” a princess labeled as “sexist” and a pirate labeled as “promoting rape culture.” The post was labeled “no candy for bigoted children” and asked parents that had kids dressed in these costumes to remove themselves from the property. I truly cannot believe some people have the nerve to post warnings like this on the internet. The post by “Gaia’s Dancing Indigo Children: Intergalactic,” read, “Dear parents, please teach your annoying little s--ts to be sensitive to others. Halloween should be fun for everyone and no one should be confronted with costumes that are comprised of microaggressions and cultural appropriation. If your children trigger others by knocking on their door and dehumanizing them, expect legal action.” First of all, the Facebook group that posted this is a group that publicly voices their opinions about Donald Trump and how they disagree with his racist and derogatory comments. So to post this “warning,” they are contradicting themselves on a whole other level. Who are they to tell children they can’t dress up as their favorite princess? Some kids dress up as their parents, or what they want to be when they grow up. Mommy might
these children up in these costumes. Most of the time children won’t go out on Halloween if they don’t like their costume. It’s usually children that choose their costumes, not their parents. Second, I’m pretty sure these children don’t pick out cer to the status of a mere object.” Also, calling a princess costume sexist is a judge of character because boys have the same opportunity to wear a princess costume as girls do. The world is changing. Girls and boys have the same opportunities to dress up for Halloween; it just depends on their idea of a gender role as well as their parents’ views. If “Halloween should be fun for everyone,” why are you taking away the fun? By saying these costumes are objectifying, racist and promoting rape culture, you are teaching children at a very young age that they are restricted. Personally, I didn’t learn about rape culture until I was 20 years old and in a Women’s and Gender Studies class. We should not be teaching little boys that being a pirate for Halloween means they’re probably going to grow up a rapist. It is completely outrageous to give this type of “warning” to children and parents on Halloween. It makes me sad that if I have a child, he or she will grow up in a world where everyone is “triggered.” If you think you’ll be triggered by a TV show, don’t watch it. Don’t listen to the radio if you’re sensitive to a current event. Whether it is a television show, a song lyric, or a Halloween costume, everyone has the ability to control what they see or hear. Don’t send your child out on Halloween if the majority of popular children’s costumes are going to trigger your emotions.
group has no right to judge other children by a costume, nor do they have the right to judge their parents for dressing
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StudEnt LifE Editor Recently on Facebook, I came across a ridiculous post warning parents about dressing their children up for Halloween. The photo shared was of children in Halloween cosThe costumes included: a Native American labeled as “racist,” a soldier labeled as “promoting violence,” a police
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When to start applying for jobs MERIDITH KING
an English and elementary education major, said she has opted to pursue graduate school. George chose graduate school to help As seniors are preparing to graduate, they increase her chances at a future career as a also are preparing to enter a new chapter teacher.
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place in a new career or pursuing graduate school. This can often be the cause of much stress and worry, but there are resources at Keene State designed to help students. Academic and Career Advisor Beverly Behrmann recommends students start preparing for the job search and deciding on graduate school the summer between their junior and senior year. She emphasizes using keywords or phrases in resumes or cover letters to show employers the skill set you have is what they are looking for. “I think that is is a good idea to start looking at the jobs that are out there, even though you wouldn’t be applying to those jobs necessarily that early, it’s good to see what employers are looking for,” Behrmann said. “Otherwise, I would just encourage students over winter break [their senior year] to seriously start looking for jobs and applying for jobs.” The college recently hosted the Your Future Fair in the Spaulding Gym on-campus, allowing students to drop in and meet directly with potential employers for internship and employment opportunities. An array of graduate schools were also present. Seniors Jessica Markarian and Brianna graduation. Markarian, a communications major with four internships under her belt, is on the search for job opportunities. George,
grad school. I feel like the only way I’ve really gotten information is [by] me seeking it out or [in] my classes. Especially with education, getting a masters is very common,” George said. With such a busy schedule, George felt as though she had to actively seek out information on graduate school herself, rather than have multiple fairs and events held by the school that further things such as career opportunities school fair in the fall. This year it was combined with career and internships and academic majors. Students can make individual appointments to talk with a career advisor about looking for grad school programs and can stop in during one of our career clinics where we discuss any or all things career related on a drop in basis.” There is another internship fair on Thursday, March 23, but no graduate school opportunities will be there. Markarian is constantly on the lookout for career opportunities that may pop up within her internships. “[With the] companies that I intern for, I’ll always look to see if they have positions that they’re hiring for,” she said. “It’s just the one goal I’ve had throughout college is just to have a job when I graduate and have it set in stone. I feel like I’m on the right path for it.” Meridith King can be contacted at mking@kscequinox.com
“I wish they offered more advice about grad school. I feel like the only way I’ve really gotten information is [by] me seeking it out or [in] my classes. Especially with education, getting a masters is very common.” BRIANNA GEORGE KSC SENIOR
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A KSC student portrays a senior applying for a job during her college graduation to demonstrate the stress seniors have about applying for jobs on time.
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Stein vs. Johnson: What students should know
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Jill Stein
Gary Johnson
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Stein said she would “end high stakes testing,” a position which suggests she would pursue a thorough overhaul of today’s test-dependent system of accountability. (TBS)
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According to his website, “Gov. Johnson believes there is no role for the Federal Government in education. He would eliminate the federal Department of Education and return control to the state and local levels. He opposes Common Core and any other attempts to impose national standards and requirements on local schools, believing the key to restoring education excellence in ages. (TBS)
On School Choice Stein also said she would end “public school privatization,” a position which differentiates her from all three of her opponents, who have voiced varying degrees of support for charter and private schooling. (TBS)
On Higher Education As president, Stein would “abolish student debt to free a generation of Americans from debt servitude.” She would also “guarantee tuition-free, world-class public education from preschool through university.” (TBS)
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On School Choice Johnson is also a vocal advocate of “school choice,” a policy which he attempted in vain to implement as governor of New Mexico. According to his website, Johnson recognized that his policy would face overwhelming resistance from a powerful teachers’ union and a Democratic legislature, but he considered it important to challenge the status quo. (TBS)
On Higher Education “I do think ultimately it would be the end of traditional public schools and that would be for the better. Public schools are not going to go away, but they are going to embrace the innovation that would occur if students had a choice.” On the student debt crisis, Johnson backs a federal investby the federal government: “If there were no guaranteed government student loans, higher educa-
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Flu shots available on campus
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the nursing program and to start working at a nursing “As it gets colder and people are indoors more and home this semester. passing germs with each other, viruses are spreading As students are re-adjusting to college life and living more easily as people are inside together more often... something someone should get. with roommates during the fall semester, often in big Just being a part of this community kind of brings you Philibert said she feels that they are really helpful, buildings with other students, sickness strikes. to a higher level of risk,” said Mathews.
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Places like the Keene State College Health and Wellness aches, fever, chills, headaches, dry cough and feeling “Especially at this [time] of year in the fall, everybody Center, CVS Pharmacy and Convenient MD are places drowsy. gets sick, so I think just as another way to stay healthy to get one here in Keene. She said the worst symptoms generally last a few it’s really important to get it. Whether you are going to Though the prices range from $39.99 (without insur- days, but the feelings of exhaustion might last longer. ance) at CVS to free at Convenient MD, most places give Mathews said people often mistake the cold for the said Philibert. While Philibert had an overall positive outlook on Colds, she said, have symptoms like runny nose and for people that are 18 and under are free. feelings about it. However, for people that are over 18, it is $15. not have those symptoms, but the ones listed above. For those who have insurance, Coordinator of Wellbecause her parents are against it. She said that getvaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body two to the pharmacies or the urgent care facilities. weeks after a person gets vaccinated. Mathews also recommends to check out the Self ing on the person and isn’t sure of the reliability of the Care Station that is located diagonally from the waiting infection with the viruses in the vaccine. The vaccine room in KSC’s Health and Wellness Center. it since. vent the illness, besides washing one’s hands often. KSC junior and nursing student Makayla Philibert “I really try to maintain my health and eat healthy,
really get that sick I try to drink lots of water and eat healthy,” she said. Koldras continued, “There’s so many new things that have come out in the world that it’s kind of hard to see what’s reliable and you don’t really know how wracking to have something get put into you and you don’t even know how you are going to react to it. So I shots.” Coordinator of Wellness Education Mathews said she can understand why a person might be afraid, but still recommends getting one anyway. She said, “I can understand why they might be afraid because they haven’t gotten it before, however, way to prevent them from contracting it and then even but our entire community.” Katherine Glosser can be contacted at kglosser@kscequinox.com
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What can I do with my major? MARY CURTIN
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go into biotech, then more environmental,” he said. “The more I get into it,” Kimball said, “the more I realize I
Children often grow up thinking that their dreams are out of reach, but Keene State College students, alumni and aca- nano and micro, the super small demic and career advisors prove things that make the bigger that anything is attainable with impact, oddly enough,” Kimball said. strong on-campus connections. Career and Academic AdviCareer Week at Keene State sor Aaron Rock said a student ties for students to boost their resumes, speak with alumni and most recently put on the Your Future Fair event. students a little extra guidance and laid out potential opportunities. Many students have trouble with what they want to do with their majors after college, but the resources and events from Academic and Career Advising, along with students working closely with professors, is hoping to curb that confusion KSC senior biology major Casey Kimball is an example of a student who knew what she wanted to do and chose a path that felt right for her. “I did better in the sciences in [high school]. I was looking forward to science every day, and when I got here, I saw all of the labs and classrooms and just fell in love with it so instantaneously,” she said. This may not be the norm for all students, and even Kimball has changed her mind on her here. “Professor Jason Pellettieri [for] me on campus, and I do my research with him,” Kimball said. “[My favorite part of my major] is that it is always changing, [and] discoveries are constantly being made,” he said. There is always so much being twisted around,” Kimball said.
”....We work [with] just general resume prep, [mostly] cover letters since a lot of students have never written a professional cover letter, job search skills[and] discovering exploration of what your industry could be,” he said. KSC students not only have the career and academic advisors to reach out to, but can also look to their professors for guidance, support and even research opportunities. While a student may not know what he or she wants to do immediately after graduation, this does not mean they should shy away from seeking guidance. “We see a lot of students in majors that don’t have a direct correlation, but those are the majors we love seeing the most.,” Rock said. “You can do anything with a communication] degree [and] there is a lot more you can do with a Holocaust and Genocide degree than just go to grad school,” he said. “There is so much you can do with every degree here at Keene, so we enjoy seeing all students, but we don’t see any one major more than another,” Rock said. Mary Curtin can be contacted at mcurtin@kscequinox.com
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Eating with The Equinox: Goat Cheese & Butternut Squash Pizza ALI FITZGERALD
EQUINOX STAFF Ingredients for Dough: 1 Packet of yeast 1 Tablespoon of Sugar 3 ½ Cups of Whole Wheat Flour 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil ¾ Teaspoon of Salt 2 Tablespoons Flax Seed 2 Tablespoons Poppy Seeds
Ingredients for Topping: 1 Cup Butternut Squash, Diced 2 Cups Raw Spinach 1 Cup Goat Cheese (or to liking) 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil 1 Sprig of Thyme 1 Sprig Rosemary Sprinkle of Dried Sage
Directions: First, preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Next combine the yeast, sugar and warm water in a medium sized bowl, this will activate the yeast. seeds. Mix together by hand or with an electric mixer with a dough hook. Once it is mixed together, knead for about seven minutes, or until the dough feels smooth, but elastic. Be careful not to over knead the dough because it will become tough. If you have a machine with a dough hook, keep it on a low-medium speed. Start prepping your veggies while your dough rises. Start by cleaning and prepping your butternut squash. You’ll need to peel it and scoop the seeds out of the middle before dicing it. After dicing it, place it in the oven for about 15 minutes so that it is partially cooked before making the pizza. While you’re waiting, you can roll out the dough, drizzle the olive oil, and add the spinach, goat cheese, and spices. Top with the squash and cook for about 20 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the middle is not longer doughy.
EWTE is supported by the Student Nutrition Association at Keene State club (SNAKS). For meeting information and to learn how you can become involved in creating these recipes or other club events, you can contact the president of the club, Jillian.Emerson@KSC.Keene.edu. For further interest in nutrition on campus, you can contact Whitney. Houser2@keene.edu about Keene State’s new Nutrition Coaching program, which is free to students!
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Living with anxiety in college JILL GIAMBRUNO
Equinox Staff While some disabilities are visible to the naked eye, One such “invisible” disability is anxiety disorder, to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America The ADAA also states that while anxiety can be a highly treatable mental disorder, only one third of Keene State College students spoke out about what it’s like attending college while battling an anxiety disKSC junior Avery Black said that like most others
and then there was a point when going home would Black said that initially, the hardest part about having anxiety was not having a name for what she was “I [was misdiagnosed with] ADHD at one point, [then] I was a problem child and then I was just sad,”
In those three years since her diagnosis, Black said she has found a close group of people who are support“I know some of them experience the same symptoms [as I do] and we take care of each other,” Black Black added that for her, it’s helpful to keep those “I think advice I would give to [other students with anxiety] is always have someone who knows what’s going on with you because days when it’s getting really hard you’ll always have someone to hold your hand In addition to her close-knit group of friends, Black said that her comfort pet, a rabbit named Scout, does “[Scout] helps keep me super distracted and she’s As a junior at KSC, Kevin Aruilio has been living Aruilio said his anxiety is often socially driven and it was hard for him to make and keep friends when he
According to Aruilio, it was in high school when he became more self-aware with what was going on inside “Joining the school drama club and participating in “It wasn’t a tremendous leap forward in overcoming my anxiety, but I accomplished so much in theater that I Aruilio said that after joining theater in high school, “[Now that I’m in college], I no longer participate in “I still struggle with my anxiety, but it’s not as much TIM SMITH/ PHOTO EDITOR
Having anxiety, Aruilio often worries about his
A KSC student poses for a photo illustration to demonstrate a few symptoms of anxiety: Stress, anger and sadness. Students shared their personal experiences of living with anxiety while away from home.
He said, “I often feel like I won’t be able to accom“I think the hardest thing about having anxiety is “I would recommend students to be open with “When you have three severe disorders (ADHD, many aspects of her life, including her social and aca- that no one realizes I have it and I am very good at their peers and professors about their anxiety because chances are the person next to you might have anxiety Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder and an “Anxiety has prevented me from being as successful Hanley added that the community at KSC has been as I would like to be in school because I often struggle Hanley said, “I have always been open about my Hanley added that her anxiety almost prevented her All that aside, Aruilio has found ways to manage his anxiety and I think letting your professors know about because sometimes people confuse my anxiety and Hanley said, “I chose not to let the fear of the mental “The situation isn’t always as severe as you think it take me not being able to always hang out, personally,” the end of the day, professors are people too and they and always be yourself, even if you’re not perfect,” he Junior health science major Kelly Hanley has been handling her anxiety since her freshman year of high
While Hanley’s experiences with anxiety can sometimes be crippling, she believes that she is making prog-
Hanley’s advice to other students is to not let their “Yes, anxiety is a part of me and many [others as well], but it is not the biggest part of me or the part that
Jill Giambruno can be contacted at jgiambruno@kscequinox.com
Franklin Pierce University physics professor speaks at KSC FLETCHER RICE
Equinox Staff ics professor at Franklin Pierce University,
long range air pollution transportation as part of the KSC Environmental Studies Lec-
man-made Aerosol pollution also known as
The number of Aerosols in the air in is important because it helps wash away the Nepal is dangerous for humans since they There is such a high concentration of can cause irritation to the eyes and throat At one point during the presentation Dr Aerosols and air pollution throughout the and additionally cause damage to the lungs Aryal displayed a slide that showed a picarea of Kathmandu due to its geographiture of the city of Kathmandu, the capital of cal location being between China and India, The Chair of Environmental Studies at two of the biggest contributing countries to air pollution, and the fact it is located in a of the poorest countries but also one of the Caswell said, “I did not think rainfall valley under the Himalayas giving the air to see how many people have health issues tion… it was hard to believe the two images Matt Caswell a senior at Keene State said from air pollution but poverty keeping he heard about the lecture through a friend them from seeking help and aid in the environmental studies program and much air pollution comes from a long dis- shown that there is the most air pollution tance …I always thought it was locally produring the pre and post monsoon seasons duced air pollution … it was interesting to Anthropogenic Emissions have on humans
Caswell said it was a very eye opening presentation and that he did not realize how heavily such a small country like Nepal
research as well as the research some of his students are conducting at Franklin and Pierce on climate science and Aerosol pollutants will directly help humans better understand air pollution and result in a way for humans to lessen the amount of polluFletcher Rice can be contacted at frice@kscrquinox.com
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Garfunkel gets up close and personal ETHAN CHALMERS
Equinox Staff This Saturday, Oct. 15, Art Garfunkel was the featured performer at the Colonial Theatre in downtown Keene. Joined on the stage by guitarist Tab Garfunkel played to an enthralled audience waiting to hear a member of the renowned 1960s music duo Simon & Garfunkel. Alec Doyle, executive director of the Colonial Theatre, said, “As far as I can mance at the Colonial Theatre.” Since the music industry, Doyle remarked that the concert “will be somewhat of a nostalgic trip for the audience.” Doyle also said that hosting such a prominent artist at the Colonial Theatre “raises the water level for local artists and brings lots of people from far and wide to Keene, which helps to make the downtown vibrant.” The concert, “Art Garfunkel: In Close-Up”, featured renditions of famous Simon & Garfunkel songs such as “The Sound of Silence,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Scarborough Fair.” In addition to standard Simon & Garfunkel songs, Garfunkel also performed selections by Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman and George Gershwin. Garfunkel strolled onto the stage and said, “I can’t believe I’m still doing this. It’s addicting.” Throughout the concert, Garfunkel established a conversational rapport with the audience. In between song sets, Garfunkel shared some of his original prose poetry with the audience. An avid writer, Garfunkel remarked that he has signed a book deal with Alfred A. Knopf Publishing Company for an autobiography expected to be released later this year. Garfunkel also elaborated on some of his thoughts about music and performing. He said while he has been performing for many years “stage nerves... never go away.” Regarding his own musical compositions, Garfunkel said that “when you write the tune yourself, it’s your exact taste.” After his performance of the familiar “Scarborough Fair,” which sparked a standing ova-
tion, Garfunkel touched on the nostalgia of the concert with the remark: “Musicians live out of time, except our faces which fall.” During the second half of the concert, Garfunkel performed “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” after quipping that the “[audience] won’t let me leave town without performing it.” Following another standing ovation, Garfunkel concluded the performance with the simple statement, “goodnight Keene.” The audience devored his performance. Audience member from Rindge New Hampshire Rose Eochicchio, said the performance was “simply awesome, a step back into history.” Eochicchio said she particularly enjoyed the “very good, very personable stories about his buddy Paul [Simon].” She also said that she was impressed how “he [Garfunkel] tied it all up in the end of the concert.” Regarding Garfunkel’s personable manner throughout his performance, Eochicchio said, “[I] liked how he referred to Keene, showed that he wasn’t just going through the motions.” Other audience members Brenze and Kairn Goldstein from the Boston area lauded Garfunkel’s performance with a “thumbs up.” The Goldsteins said that they felt “very blessed to be in this venue [and] up close to the performance.” Throughout the season, the Colonial Theatre brings the art scene to the Keene community. Upcoming events include an appearance by comedian Brian Regan and a performance by virtuoso ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro.
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Art Garfunkel poster poster hanging in the colonial Theatre
Ethan Chalmers can be contacted at echalmers@kscequinox.com
“I can’t believe I’m still doing this. It’s addicting.” ART GARFUNKEL GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSICIAN TIM SMITH / PHOTO EDITOR
The Colonial Theatre in Keene New Hampshire welcomes the five-time-Grammy award winning artist Art Garfunkel.
Student rock bands jam out on campus at Keene State’s “Rocktoberfest” NICK TOCCO
Equinox Staff
LUKE STERGIOU / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER
The student formed band “Rubber” made up of singer Brendan Poor, bassist Marc Apesos and drummer Adam Bouchard perform to kick off the show.
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Guitarist shreds for a solo at KSC’s “Rocktoberfest” on campus
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Lead singer performs at “Rocktoberfest” on Saturday Oct. 16.
On Oct. 15, Keene State College’s campus was rocked by some of the college’s very own student bands at “Rocktoberfest.” KSC’s Student Activities Council (SAC) organized the event as an alternative to the usual fall concert the group would put on, which would normally include the luring of an artist or band to campus. “Rocktoberfest” is also a repackaged version of the event formerly known as “Battle of the Bands” which used to take place inside the Young Student Center, SAC concert coordinator Bethany Peterson said. This year, “Rocktoberfest” took place outside on Oya Hill where a crowd of mostly students were able to experience student rock bands compete, along with other festivities, such as hot apple cider, hot cocoa, tie-dye and henna present at various tables. Peterson played an important role in the event’s production, as while managing sound checks for each act throughout the day. On the decision of putting on “Rocktoberfest” as an alternative to SAC’s fall concert, Peterson said, “We actually decided to do this to give a little more support and love to our campus bands. We have seven bands and they’re all Keene State students, which is phenomenal. It’s something that SAC doesn’t usually do. We’ve never really done an event like this, and I think it’s really great for the bands to have their name out there, and also, this is replacing the fall concert, which is what we usually host. In that way, we're supporting local bands and we’re putting
more money towards our spring concert for an artist. It’s the way to have the best of both worlds. Instead of bringing two artists, we’re honoring local bands.” A special aspect of “Rocktoberfest” was the fact that it was held outside beneath the foliage on a crisp fall day. Guitarist for the band “Gray Haven,” Nick St Amour, said the aspect of the concert being outside gave the event a “festival type of feel to it,” which the band said they collectively enjoyed. “Gray Haven” is a student band started by bassist Joe Sansone and lead singer Ricky Pelchar during Now as seniors, the duo added St. Amour to play a guitar and Mike Holahan to play drums. The band said they hope to make music their career. Although the band, in its entirety, is newly organized, each member has been playing music all their lives and have experience performing in front of people. “We’ve been doing this for a while,” Sansone said. “We all have a lot of experience playing in front of people. We usually play in basements at night and we may be a little out of our element, but we’re so excited to just get out there and play and hopefully make a couple new fans.” Fellow bassist from the band “Rubber,” Marc Apesos said he enjoyed the events new look and what “Rocktoberfest” represents. “It’s the new face for ‘Battle of the Bands’ and it’s the perfect day for it,” Apesos said. Apesos added, “This is just an extension of the local music scene
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From Equinox editor to author: How Keene State College alumna found her career NICK TOCCO
equinox stAff being able to lure an audience into Published author and KSC reading what she is writing has always been important. her passion and ability to transcend writing styles while attending KSC. As a journalism major, Frazier want to read,” Frazier said. “When started writing for The Equinox as a they pick up a news story, what are news reporter, was later appointed they going to be interested in? How are they going to be hooked? What is the hook? It’s all the same with Through her time as a reporter
tion as a young adult. Frazier, formerly known as Angie Robie before getting married, said that interesting reading for the young adult demographic was scarce, which forced her to read more adult content. Frazier laughed and said, “They
her passion for pursuing a career as an author at the Keene State Col-
founder, director and KSC professor
1977 and brought the nationally recognized Rhode’s children’s literature art gallery collection to campus in 1990. White said he found his passion for children’s literature through one
young adult section when you went to the bookstore…I read what my parents were reading, so I was read- and pursuit of children’s literature, ended up befriending many authors was reading a lot of horror actually.” and illustrators in the New England Ironically, Frazier shared area that helped springboard the the same passion for horror and tige. and young adult works. White said it was through FraFrazier went on to take what she The Equinox The Equinox - mutual passion . tion. Frazier explained that despite was the interesting thing,” White the genre of writing, the writer’s said. “She didn’t take the chilmost important job is to tell a story dren’s literature course with me, and to structure it well. Frazier said, “I remember a lot of journalism was about how you that’s how she ended up in chilwanted to tell the story. What’s the dren’s books.” structure of the story? What inforWhite described Frazier as a “selfmade person,” and said he read and you lead into and then how do you wrap it up?...For anything, like an a historical fantasy with intriguing detail and an alluring plot. -
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Angie Frazier, who graduated from KSC and worked for The Equinox, now works as an author.
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me to go.” Frazier has published multiple books including a historical fantasy book that you write. It’s a constant her as a professor. process of learning.” Kundanis said Frazier was a the KSC Children’s Literature FesToday, Frazier is working on a few books, including an adult She has also published a series of recognizing people who had been books under her pen name, Page “She was really good at it (reporting dren and a young adult story Frazier for The Equinox). I remember...she children’s books… I felt it had really described as a “twisted” thriller. makes things look easy.” come full circle because I had really Kundanis added, “I knew that started to be interested in children’s Frazier said to “Keep writing” after graduation that she went to Nick Tocco can be contacted at ntocco@kscequinox.com of impressed me because at that - writing and don’t worry about point, we hadn’t had a lot of people nized as someone who had done selling your project,” Frazier said. that went to Yankee next; they are a that, I thought it was really special. “When its ready it will sell. Keep pretty prestigious magazine in our
Chock Full O’ Notes sets the tone with a medley of performers OLIVIA BELANGER
School graduate Sung-Ki Carty had the opportunity to perform one last time with Keene High School’s a cap-
AdministrAtive executive editor Beatboxing, classic hits and har-
time with CFON. Brown Room this past weekend to do my job well in a group as talented as CFON, but I also wanted my last chance to sing with Inertia to be the best it could be,” Carty said. Carty was a member of Inertia for Sunday, Oct. 16, but during this per- only his senior year because of a lack formance, CFON was not the only “Inertia is a boys only a capella mouth, Lyndon State and Keene High group at Keene High, but hasn’t light. of male singers and instruction,” KSC junior and music director Carty said. “It wasn’t until the fall of Brendan Hoar said CFON usually 2015 that Inertia was reborn because has one other school perform with
campus. Keene State College’s a cappella group Chock Full O’ Notes (CFON)
- to join my school choir.” With the courage he gained from high school, Carty auditioned for good way to get the word out and see CFON. Comparing them, Carty said some other groups. that the college group is much more We aren’t ready for a full concert demanding. “When I sang for Inertia, yet, and a lot of other groups are just practices were much more relaxed and we only rehearsed for thirty be a good way for people to see snip- minutes a week. pets of us,” Hoar said. The music performances ranged from renditions of Blackstreet’s “No ten times more than Inertia,” Carty performers such as Hoar and CFON said. member and KSC junior Jen Riley While CFON may be more strenuous, Carty said that he is still looking forward to what is yet to come. “It’s just the most fun,” Hoar said. “At the end of the day I’m proud of “A lot of the songs we struggle with Inertia’s last performance and excited for my future with CFON,” Carty energy and are a lot slower. Bond is said. more energetic, and I feel like we get more into the music that way.” Olivia Belanger can be contacted a obelanger@kscequinox.com ety.
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KSC’s Chock Full’O Notes group performs for a Mabel Brown Room audience on Sunday Oct. 17.
plex songs and I like that it incorpointo one,” Riley said. Each group brought their own TIM SMITH / PHOTO EDITOR
Mabel Brown Room audience sits before a Chock Full’O Notes performance.
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UNH’s “Off the Clef” performs for KSC’s Mabel Brown Room audience
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Affleck shines in “The Accountant” MATT BILODEAU
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HOOTS N’ HOLLERS
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Nick Tocco can be contacted at ntocco@kscequinox.com
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. NICK TOCCO
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“Rocktoberfest” judges panel of Laura Graham, Noah Macri, Bryanna Pearson, Austen Leone and Katie Masso-Glidden smile for a photo.
“We actually decided to do this to give a little more support and love to our campus bands.” BETHANY PETERSON SAC CONCERT COORDINATOR
Nick Tocco can be contacted at ntocco@kscequinox.com LUKE STERGIOU / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER
“Rubber” lead singer Brendan Poor performs at KSC’s “Rocktoberfest.”
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It’s me for Global Chef Tuesday, October 25th - Thursday, October 27th
Global Chef Charles Guilloy returns to Keene State to share his passion for the cuisine of
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Quiche Lorraine am to 2pm
Onion and Veal Demi Glace
Ratatouille Cream of Watercress Soup
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Rolling Stone defamation trial begins
$300K campaign to rescue Dorothy’s ruby slippers BEN NUCKOLS
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In this Jan. 15, 2015 file photo shows students participate in rush pass by the Phi Kappa Psi house at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. The house was depicted in a debunked Rolling Stone story as the site of a rape in September of 2012. A defamation trial against the magazine is set to begin on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, over its article about “Jackie” and her harrowing account of being gang raped in a fraternity initiation.
Article about Rape Case at the Unviersity of Virginia under further investigation ALANNA DURKIN RICHER
The article, written by Sabrina Rubin Erdely, described in assailants. Jackie told Eramo that she was forced to perform alarming detail Jackie’s account of being raped by seven men oral sex on several men, while Jackie told Rolling Stone she at the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house in September 2012. An was gang raped. The woman who claimed she was gang raped in a now-dis- investigation by Charlottesville police found no evidence to The article’s author relied heavily on Jackie’s word even back up Jackie’s claims and details in the lengthy narrative though she knew the woman was depressed, having panic of Virginia dean who counseled her after she came forward did not hold up under scrutiny by other media organizations. attacks and taking antidepressants, Clare said. He noted that about her alleged assault “did everything right,” an attorney Erdely didn’t know the full name of the Jackie’s alleged assailsaid Tuesday. Eramo, who was then associate dean of students, now works ant and quoted Jackie’s friends without interviewing them. The attorney’s comment came during the opening of a $7.85 “This case is about a journalistic failure,” Clare said. million defamation trial against the magazine over its NovemAn attorney for Rolling Stone acknowledged during his Before opening statements, the court played audio of Erdely opening statement that the magazine made reporting mis- discussing the article on a podcast shortly after it was pubtakes. But Scott Sexton stressed that Eramo must prove that lished. Eramo cried quietly toward the end of the clip, during the article only as “Jackie” has been publicly revealed. the magazine acted with “actual malice,” meaning it knew which she claimed the university’s administration “doesn’t what it was writing about the dean was false or at least should really treat rape as a violent crime.” cast her as the “chief villain” who sought to protect the school have known it wasn’t true. Erdely, who remained emotionless throughout most of by discouraging Jackie from reporting her alleged assault to Erdely, the magazine’s editors and the woman who fact the opening statements, began crying and put her hand over police. checked the article all believed Jackie was credible, Sexton her face when the court played a voicemail she left for Jackie Eramo’s attorney said Jackie’s remarks contradict the mag- said. He played an audio recording of Erdely interviewing right before she emailed her editors to tell them they needed Jackie in 2014, noting that the woman was “energetic” and to retract the story. In that voicemail, Erdely urged Jackie to Clare read part of Jackie’s deposition aloud in court. “engaging.” He told the jury that Jackie appears completely dif“I never felt like she suppressed my sexual assault,” Jackie ferent — “like a shell” of a person — in her deposition video, telling the truth. said in the deposition. “I personally thought that she did which was taken in April. everything right.” “We do believe that something bad happened to Jackie,” he zine over the story. A judge earlier this year threw out a case The jury will get to watch a video of Jackie’s deposition, but said. But “we have no idea what it was.” brought by three fraternity members, but a $25 million lawsuit it will not be shown to the public, according to Libby Locke, Eramo’s attorney said that the dean arranged meetings another attorney for Eramo. Jackie’s last name has not been - uled to go to trial late next year. released by the court and she will not take the stand. plaint, but Jackie refused to press charges or name her alleged
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NBC ‘Today’ show needs a host and Billy Bush needs a job DAVID BAUDER
AssociAted Press television Writer
The third hour features lighter fare: and Ethan Hawke on Tuesday, a segment
The fallout over Billy Bush’s lewd conversation with Donald Trump has left NBC’s “Today” show unexpectedly looking for help in its third hour and Bush pondering how to resurrect his career. Bush had been brought in only two months ago from “Access Hollywood” as “Today” looked for ways to bolster its 9 Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie, are the show’s heart and the wine-drenched
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In this Sept. 19, 2014 file photo, Billy Bush arrives at the Operation Smile’s 2014 Smile Gala in Beverly Hills, Calif. NBC News has fired “Today” show host Billy Bush, who was caught on tape in a vulgar conversation about women with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump before an “Access Hollywood” appearance. Bush was suspended at the morning show two days after contents of the 2005 tape were reported on Oct. 7. NBC and Bush’s representatives had been negotiating terms of his exit before Monday’s announcement.
Hoda Kotb has developed its own clear identity. Tamron Hall and Al Roker were Bush’s co-hosts; He came in this summer after Willie Geist moved to Sunday “Today” and Natalie Morales moved west. NBC wasn’t talking Tuesday about potential replacements. Harry Connick Jr., the musician who launched his own Tuesday. Actors Christian Slater and Eric Dane are booked as guest hosts later this week. There’s no word on whether any of them would be interested in a permanent job, although “Today” made a point Tuesday of giving Hall a trivia quiz on Connick’s career — a getting-to-knowyou step that seemed odd for a shorttimer.
ried couples. One of the show’s competitors, “Live!” with Kelly Ripa, has been involved in a host search of its own since the departure of Michael Strahan in May. The audience for the third hour of “Today” is 68 percent female, no doubt a factor in NBC’s decision that Bush had no future there after wide dissemination of the “Access Hollywood” tape where Trump talked about groping women and Bush then asked an actress to give both men a hug. Bush’s exit settlement with NBC did not include a standard “no compete” clause, meaning Bush is free to seek employment elsewhere immediately. Some experts advised against that and suggested the settlement — Bush is widely believed to have received a sum of money from NBC because his contract with “Today” was new — would give him that luxury. “Time is certainly on his side,” said Tom Goodman, owner of the Manhattan
Bush, who just turned 45, might be haps as a producer, he said. The internet could provide future opportunities, Goodman said. Bush, nephew of former President George H.W. Bush, has a radio background. He hosted a nationally syndicated talk and music show that ended in 2014, an apparent victim of corporate restructuring. He did local radio in New Hampshire and Washington and hosted a short-lived “Let’s Make a Deal” remake for NBC in 2003. His years in Hollywood no doubt gave him a huge contact list, although there’s some question about its usefulness. Two publicists took the unusual step last week of publicly criticizing Bush for his treatment of their clients. Another veteran PR executive, Minutes, also said that Bush shouldn’t
apology, perhaps shedding a tear or two. When the tape became public, Bush apologized in a statement, saying he was ashamed and that it happened when he was younger and less mature. International. “He’s young enough to “With the right apology and enough make a comeback and reverse the cur- sincerity, I think people will forgive him,” rent narrative about him, but at the right Bragman said. time.”
It will take more than three clicks of the heels to preserve the ruby slippers that whisked Dorothy back to Kansas at the end of “The Wizard of Oz.” The slippers, which for more than 30 years have been one of the most beloved items at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, were crafted almost 80 years ago by the MGM Studios prop department. Like most movie props, they weren’t built to last. Now, the frayed shoes aren’t even ruby-colored anymore — they’re more like a dull auburn. On Monday, the Smithsonian asked the public to help save the slippers, launching a Kickstarter campaign to raise $300,000. In addition to keeping the shoes’ color from deteriorating further, the money will go toward a technologically advanced display case that will preserve them for future generations. The Smithsonian’s museums are federally funded, but the institution frequently solicits private and corporate contributions for major projects that its budget doesn’t cover. This is the Smithsonian’s second Kickstarter campaign. In 2015, the National Air and Space Museum raised $700,000 through the crowd-funding site to preserve the spacesuit that Neil Armstrong wore when he walked on the moon. “This particular pair of ruby slippers really belongs to the American people, and so we thought as we sought support that we would invite the public to join us on this journey to help preserve them for the next generation,” said Melinda Machado, a museum spokeswoman. If the Kickstarter campaign is successful, the slippers will be the second-most-researched item in the museum’s collection, behind Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner,” said Richard Barden, the museum’s head of conservation. The shoes are the most recognizable prop for the beloved 1939 musical, their deep red hue dazzling audiences when the movie made its dramatic transition from black-and-white to Technicolor. They have been on near-constant display since they were anonymously donated to the museum in 1979. Their age is showing, and preserving them is more complicated than it might appear. The slipmaterials. The sequins are made of gelatin with a primitive plastic coating, and many are no longer exposure to light and moisture. The undersides of the sequins, or portions that did not have direct exposure to light, have retained more of their color. The shoes also include glass beads and red felt on the soles sound when Judy Garland wore them during dance sequences. The pair is also mismatched: One shoe is wider than the other, and there are other subtle differences in their shape. Each has Garland’s name written inside. The museum will research the ideal conditions for the various materials that make up the shoes. The new case is likely to contain a gas other than oxygen, with controls on temperature, humidity and barometric pressure, said Richard Barden, the museum’s head of conservation.
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Reflecting on Big Papi’s last game AUSTIN SANIDAS
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Equinox Staff the scoreboard showed four runs for When I found out I was going to the Indians and only three for the the Red Sox game on Monday night, I was ecstatic. For starters, I hadn’t been to a Sox game all year, so I was to make a trip to Fenway. What I almost immediately the whole stadidn’t realize is that I was going to witness a game that would forever sit in Red Sox lore, not because of the result, but because it was the season was over didn’t mean nearly Ortiz.
was over. Everyone knew he was going to
trailing the Cleveland Indians by
those are two of the most emotional events I had been to prior to this Red Sox game. I can say, without a doubt, that this is the most moving thing I have ever seen. When the camera zoomed in on Ortiz’s face, I remember seeing one huge tear roll down his cheek and fall on the ground. I could sense the sadness in his heart that it was over. I also felt a sense of sadness in my own heart. I felt my eyes start to water. I am not an overly emotional ging on my heart strings. I’m not sure if I’ll ever witness anything that special ever again. I will be able to tell my kids and
had to. All of Fenway was chanting his name. Eventually, Ortiz made Cleveland by scores of 5-4 and 6-0. his way out of the dugout for one Monday’s game not only had the last salute to the crowd, and I must series on the line, but also Ortiz’s say it was one of the most moving last game. It’s something that I will career as well. events I have ever experienced. forever hold in my heart. I love you When Ortiz came out on the I have been to my fair share of emotional sporting events. I was at erupted into thunderous applause the 2010 Winter Classic at Fenway Austin Sanidas can be contacted at and cheers. I could sense the love Asanidas@kscequinox.com that everyone had for him.
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Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz and Detroit Tigers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, watch the flight of Ortiz’s three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. Big Papi, Kris Bryant and Bryce Harper are just a few of the big-name offensive stars leading their teams into the postseason.
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Keene State conquers conference rivals
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Seniors Marita Brothers, Paige Hefferan, Sami Smith, Brittney Cardente and Kayla Renaud line up from left to right on Saturday, Oct. 15 during the game versus UMass Dartmouth, winning 6-1.
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Brady’s Homecoming MARY CURTIN
Welcome home, Tommy Football.
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Bruins off to solid start CRAE MESSER
MAnAging executive editor After winning two out of three games on the road to start their season, the Boston Bruins will head home to host the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, October 20. Things weren’t looking good heading into the season as Bruins management failed to bring in any improvements to the team’s defensive corps, but the team managed to earn four out of a possible six points to open their season, thanks to the help of newcomers and returners alike. David Pastrnak has arguably been the team’s most valuable player at this point. The 20-year-old right winger seems to have bulked
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opener against Columbus. This performance left fans feeling optimistic, especially considering he wasn’t playing alongside his usual linemate of Patrice Bergeron. Bergeron has yet to make his season debut and has been sidelined with a lower-body games. The third bright spot that sticks out to me as the
season acquisition David but Brandon Carlo has been Backes. Backes signed a sliding under the radar as a reason to be optimisBruins this summer worth tic moving forward. Carlo $30 million, a contract that seemed a bit too lengthy at against the Jets on Monday the time. and leads the NHL in plusHowever, Bruins fans minus. Hopefully his solid play will maintain down the Backes’ play thus far as he’s stretch. managed to put up 5 points, Even with the success of a plus-minus of 5, and has Carlo and other young playeven managed to get into ers, the entirety of the defensive lineup for the Bruins Needless to say Backes isn’t strong enough to be a serious contender. and looks like he’s on his way to a successful year Don Sweeney needs to bring wearing the spoked-B. in someone new, and many On the back end, Tuukka fans are hoping that someRask looked as solid as ever one is Jacob Trouba. in his performance against Trouba has made it clear the Winnipeg Jets when he that he wants out of Winstopped 34 of 35 shots. nipeg and the Bruins could After the season opener certainly use his talent. when Rask conceded a very However, the price required to bring Trouba to the season, I was concerned. Boston might be a little too Backup goaltender Anton much for Sweeney and the Khudobin got the nod in the Bruins to pay. second game of the season, A second option could be in which the Bruins fell 4-1 Anaheim Ducks defenseman to Auston Matthews and the Cam Fowler who seems to Toronto Maple Leafs. Rask also be on Sweeney’s radar, bounced back in his perfor- but Anaheim’s demands for mance on Monday. a return package could be an The big question mark issue, similar to Winnipeg. that remains for the Bruins Technicalities and analis their defensive lineup. Zdeno Chara is well past a better start than I anticihis prime at this point and pated and I’m hopeful the is no longer the shutdown team only goes up from here. defenseman the Bruins need to lead the young players on Crae Messer can be the back end of the roster, contacted at Cmesser@kscequinox.com Brandon Carlo.
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Late goal propels Owls over Wildcats
Owls dominate Lasell college MICHAEL CERROTTI
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and one tie on the season.
scored both goals, getting the assist and the kids that haven’t played a Coach Scott also talked about utes commenting, “Those kids are Next up for Keene State will be an out of conference game as they visit Tufts University on Wednesday, Oct.
The Lasers struggled, manag
three losses and one tie on the season. Lasell will visit Pine Manor College on Thursday, Oct. 20.
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Kyle Carignan battles with a UNH player during the Owls 4-2 win over the Wildcats on Oct. 14 at Keene Ice.
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Cooper Hines assisted on the Pierce goal.
The Owl’s next game is against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Saturday, Oct. 22 at Keene Ice. The puck drop is at 6:10 p.m.
Carlin Testa. Testa made a glove save on another UNH
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Keegan LaBerge goes up for a header against Lasell College on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at the Owl Athletic Complex.
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Connecticut 10-5 College Invitational Lindsay Szuch 22:30
Phil Parent 25:51
Katelyn Terry 23:30
Iid Sheikh-Yusuf 26:27
Alyssa Lombardi 24:02
Ian Connell 27:08
Rachel Klaski 24:13
Ben Macdonald 27:24
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KSC alumnus travels to Canada to play professional basketball SHELBY IAVA
SportS Editor Approximately three percent of male and female basketball players move on from high school and play in college, and only one percent of those players go professional. But, one Keene State alumnus beat those odds. Nate Howard recently graduated from Keene State College in May 2016 and signed with the Titans from Kitchener, Ontario, at the end of August. Howard started playing basketball when he was just four years old and has yet to stop. Howard always wanted to play professionally, but didn’t actually think he would make it. “I always had thought about playing professional basketball, but I never really thought it would happen, so it is amaz-
He continued, “I think just his body developed. You know at that size, it can be a challenge to catch up to your body, and you know at our level to have a guy...that size and that’s as athletic as Nate is, that is as versatile as Nate is and has the ability to shoot the basketball, he can put it
think he just Howard said. got a lot more Head basketball coach Ryan Cain coached Howard throughout his senior year. “I think he knew he had an of those things opportunity to play professionally because of his size as he proand his athleticism. You know there’s not many guys at gressed through any level that has the skill set that he has with that kind He continued, “The potential was there, I didn’t
between college basketball and proonce he heard he had the option to do it he jumped on fessional basketball all comes down to the skill KSC senior, power forward and center Rodney Jean- and the level of play. “... Marie said that Howard’s work ethic when it comes to it’s more fast-paced, the basketball is top-notch. “Nate always works really hard people are stronger, faster and it’s people from all over the world so the talent feet tall and other teams were just afraid to go hard in is very good. It’s on a bigger the paint and score because you have such a big body there. As a teammate, if you were guarding someone As far as similarities go, Howard and they were to drive by you, you don’t have to worry said, “...it is just basketball. I have been Cain and Jean-Marie agreed that Howard was a to go out there and play my game and be a lead-by-example type of guy. “Nate is a very quiet young man….You know he really set the tone with the The Kitchener-Waterloo Titans Basketball hustle and the way he played on the court. Every once Club is the newest member of the National Basketball in awhile he would step up and say something during League of Canada (NBLC), Canada’s only professional practice or a game, but for the most part, his leadership men’s basketball league. They were founded in June of 2016 by the ownership group Ball Construction, InnoJean-Marie agreed, “As a player, he’s very composed Soft Canada and businessman Leon Martin. and quiet. If he gets a dunk going, don’t mess with him According to the Titans’ website, this group was and he’ll amp up the team. When he gets hyped, the dedicated to bringing professional basketball to the team gets hyped because he is so quiet, but if he’s ener- Kitchener-Waterloo region. Although they’re new, Howard said it’s still a great Although Cain started coaching at Keene State two league. “I liked that it is a newer league and that it is years ago, he was able to see Howard play when he was rising and starting to get known more. It is also close to home so that family and friends can come visit and
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Nate Howard goes to shoot the ball towards the basket in a game following the 2015*2016 season.
rience. It’s all new to everyone so we’ll
family is always supportive and they are excited for me to begin this new chapter in my life. They are helping me out and being very supportive for
everything together and that’s what is going to make us stronger because we have more to prove being a new Howard has a great support system and said he couldn’t have done it without them. The team was excited when they heard about Howard signing with a
family, my teammates and coaches for helping me to
its inaugural 40-game season in December 2016.
out to me; Coach Cain and Coach Hundley were very He continued, “I think it is going to be a good expe- excited for me. They helped me to reach this point. My
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Bunker breaks dig record for KSC volleyball I want to see her “in the record book JOE CORTESE
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Sophomore Riley Bunker is in the record books at Keene State College after a performance against Western Connecticut State University (WCSU).
Weiner said, “She’s potentially one of the two best liberos we’ve ever had in the program and she’s only a Some of Bunker’s best games this season have been
Keene State has named her one of the athletes of the week after racking up 79 digs in three games and an digs, preventing the ball from hitting the ground from average of 5.29 digs per set. the opposing team’s spike. She is leading the LEC in digs, second in digs per set The record was previously held by Jamie Levine back in 2010. Bunker said, “I was surprised that I did it, Senior and captain Brooke Hatanaka said that Bunker is a key element of the team. “She works really hard and she is one of the best libeWCSU 3-0. Service aces are awarded to the libero, or the player who is lined up in the back row with the responsibil- in communication on where we need to be defensively ity of passing, serving and receiving situations, when because she sees everything as a libero, while she plays their serve hits the opposing team’s court without being touched. Bunker and the Owls will try to stay on top of this When asking Head Coach Bob Weiner about any difference in Bunker’s game that day, he said, “That’s how ing. she always is; in a wide open game, you’ll have balls They are second in the LEC with a 4-1 record behind going back and forth, long rallies, and she’ll get every- UMass Boston. The Owls’ next game will be at home against Plymouth State University Wednesday night at stayed perfect in the Little East Conference (LEC) at 4-0. 7 p.m. The California native from Simi Valley earned a spot on the Owls squad last year as a libero. Bunker is on Joe Cortese can be pace for potentially 2,000 digs in her career; she has contacted at already reached a total of 871 digs in just two years. Jcortese@kscequinox.com Bob Weiner said, “I want to see her in the record Keene State’s school record held for most digs in a career is 1,873 by Sarah Peterson, a former player from 2005-2008 . This season, Bunker has made 423 digs so far, which
everywhere. Bob Wiener Head Volleyball Coach
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