Part 4: ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ album review and analysis
Part 4 of a 5 part review on To Pimp A Butterfly
On the next song, “Complexion”, Kendrick, Rapsody, Pete Rock and JaVonte work together to tell a very simple but effective
CONTINUE READING
Posts byCristian Valentin
“The Unheard Voice of Keene State College”
As somebody who has been writing for The Equinox for almost two years now, I’ve had the chance to write
CONTINUE READING
‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ album review and analysis
Part 3 of a 5 part review on Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’
Following “Alright,” Kendrick continues his internal struggle on the interlude “For Sale?,” which is about the battle Kendrick fights to
CONTINUE READING
‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ album analysis and review
Part 2 of a 5 part review on Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’
Disclaimer: This article contains use of vulgarity. Picking up from “King Kunta”, we enter “Institutionalized”. On this track, Kendrick along
CONTINUE READING
2020 Student Involvement Fair: a Fail or flop?
A comparison of this year’s 2020 Student Involvement Fair to past years event
With Keene State College still figuring out how to operate during COVID, a big struggle has been communication with students,
CONTINUE READING
‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ album analysis and review
Part 1 of a 5 Part Review On Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’
As 2020 comes to a close with one of the most divisive elections in quite some time, a virus still
CONTINUE READING
A junior’s response to “Housing: Junior on-campus requirement”
As students, sometimes decisions are made for us. We have to fulfill unnecessary course requirements that do not further our
CONTINUE READING
Primary schools reopening
As we all know too well, COVID-19 has caused countless schools at all levels to close down this spring but
CONTINUE READING
Confusion with CDC’s COVID-19 guidelines
People are frusturated with the uncertainty of the coronavirus guidelines t
With COVID-19’s one year anniversary coming up, we have had a chance to collectively learn a lot about the virus
CONTINUE READING
Changes in Greek Life
As we all know, COVID-19 has caused great change in everything including many clubs and organizations and today I am
CONTINUE READING
Migraines with mass testing
As Keene State College tries to keep campus open for the entirety of this semester, a big topic of discussion
CONTINUE READING
Zooming around Orientation
With this year presenting plenty of new challenges for students, staff and faculty alike, being on orientation staff this year
CONTINUE READING
Devouring Deadly Disinfectants
The old saying “Desperate times call for desperate measures” can easily be applied in dark times like this but a
CONTINUE READING
The best of both worlds
A perspective of the pass/fail system
Last week on Thursday, April 9, all Keene State College students received an email from President Treadwell saying that a
CONTINUE READING
Limiting exposure in all areas
Last week, the CDC began to recommend that everybody wear a mask when they are going out of their house.
CONTINUE READING
Premature ending to the semester
On Tuesday, March 11, Keene State College President Melinda Treadwell sent out an email saying that due to the recent
CONTINUE READING
A distraction known as procrastination
KSC sophomore offers advice on handling stress during midterms
With it being the middle of March, and April quickly approaching, many people are beginning to have to deal with
CONTINUE READING
Reflecting on the spring semester
As spring break approaches, a semester that has felt much different than the past three seems to already be half
CONTINUE READING
Following in the footsteps of greatness
Taking a moment to appreciate the role models in our lives
In life, there can be moments where things don’t go your way, you don’t feel like you’re on the right
CONTINUE READING
Making differences no matter
There are many aspects that make February a significant month: Valentine’s Day, spring beginning to peek through, but the most
CONTINUE READING
Alumna returns to Keene State as assistant
After graduating in just two and a half years, class of 2011 alumna Cristy Taylor has returned to Keene State
CONTINUE READING
Anozie for 1,000
Junior center James Anozie becomes the 37th Owl to reach milestone
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor Claire Boughton Sports Editor On Wednesday, February 5, junior center James Anozie joined an elite company
CONTINUE READING
Valentine’s Day: A divisive holiday for many
There are many divisive holidays for people, but the most polarizing of them all may be Valentine’s Day. One reason
CONTINUE READING
Keys to improving confidence
Confidence is one of the most important things in life; it helps you sell yourself to the world in all
CONTINUE READING
Duty to vote in the primary
The importance of Keene students voicing their opinions
The U.S. presidential primaries are a series of contests between presidential candidates to determine who will represent each party in
CONTINUE READING
Why KSC should add time to the drop period
This past week, I thought about dropping a class. It was nothing personal against the teacher, or anybody in it,
CONTINUE READING
Welcoming everyone
WKNH invites students to host radio shows regardless of major
Music has long been known to bring people together. For the WKNH members it has given them not only a
CONTINUE READING
Wondrous winter break adventures across America
With 2019 being a year of great change in my life in many ways, I suppose it’s only fitting that
CONTINUE READING
Showing their moves
Students wrap up their semesters and present what they've worked on at the Choreography Showcase
A semester’s worth of work came to a fitting conclusion as several students presented their pieces for the Choreography Showcase.
CONTINUE READING
Questioning the classic Christmas tradition of Santa Claus
KSC student talks about the role of Santa in children’s holiday enjoyment
Warning: This article is not for children Christmas is a fan favorite holiday for many reasons including gifts, family and
CONTINUE READING
What it means to be a real leader
Being a leader is a very tricky thing; many people think that they are that kind of person but, in
CONTINUE READING
Mixing jazz with other genres
Students performed along side the Jazz Ensemble in the Redfern Arts Center
Jazz mixed with other genres of music as the Keene State College Jazz Combos performed three different combos. These combos
CONTINUE READING
Running away from murder
A story about a girl who is 'appealing' for a new lifestyle after killing her sister's boyfriend
Many felt murder’s appeal as they were drawn to see “Appeal of Murder,” a student-written production written by senior Ashley
CONTINUE READING
Going out with a bang
Redfern Arts Center hosts the final percussion ensemble of the semester
Cowbells, bongos, drums and other instruments took center stage this past Thursday as the Percussion Ensemble presented “Clave! A Survey
CONTINUE READING
Expecting respect for everybody
Do people ever do some things that you think are both bad and make literally no sense? Well, that’s how
CONTINUE READING
Experiences from the Equinox trip to DC
From going to conferences to seeing monuments to making TikToks in our hotel rooms, the Equinox E-board’s recent trip to
CONTINUE READING
Fighting to end cancer
As we race toward the end of this semester and the start of the spring semester, the Relay for Life
CONTINUE READING
Combining dance and music
The Ephrat Asherie Dance company performs at the Redfern Arts Center
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor Dance and music merged Thursday night as the Ephrat Asherie Dance company came to Keene State
CONTINUE READING
Students learn about the opioid crisis and criminal justice system
Professor Kirk Sanger discusses effects of opioid addiction
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor This week a KSC alumnus brought a new side of the issue of the opioid crisis
CONTINUE READING
The impact a film can have
Educational Director Mishy Lesser led the discussion afterwards
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor Sometimes a film has a lot to say about what is happening in our world. That
CONTINUE READING
Fighting against sexual violence
Students participated in the annual ‘Take Back the Night’ event on Wednesday
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor Have you ever let some rain stop you from doing something? Well, the Take Back the
CONTINUE READING
Time flies when you’re having fun
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor With the semester already half over and students speeding toward Halloween and Thanksgiving break, I thought
CONTINUE READING
Performing in harmony
5 choirs and 135 performers from Keene and Germany all perform together in harmony
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor People often say that music is the universal language; that adage has never been more true
CONTINUE READING
Competing for a cause
Phi Lambda Chi crowns new Phi Lambda Lady in pageant
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor The Fraternity Phi Lambda Chi has its new “Phi Lamb Lady,” and her name is Angelique
CONTINUE READING
Falling into a new season
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor Leaves changing colors, sweatshirt weather coming in, the holiday season approaching; this may sound like just
CONTINUE READING
Delightful decorations
Murals have been added all around Keene
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor As many have noticed, a mural has been added to the back of the Student Center;
CONTINUE READING
Judgement-free zone
Active Minds club creates a safe space to help with mental health
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor At times when people are struggling with mental health they might not know where to turn,
CONTINUE READING
How students can make a difference in the world
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor Over the last few years, I’ve noticed many people my age begin to question whether or
CONTINUE READING
Companionship in an unexpected place
Why students should give KSC Greek Life a chance
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor Greek Life is an often stigmatized part of the college experience. This is due to its
CONTINUE READING
Res-Hall Rumble
Cristian Valentin Opinions Editor This past week, The Res Hall Rumble took place in many dorms around campus such as
CONTINUE READING