Equinox and Journalism Department Win Multiple Awards
The Equinox, KSC Sports TV and KSC Radio News have all walked away with multiple awards this year from the
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Keene State Wins EPA Award
The Environmental Protection Association (EPA) has recognized Keene State College as the number one school in the nation for increasing
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Student survey helps inform online learning
A survey was sent out to all KSC students that was closed on Wednesday, April 15, which was meant to
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Teaching healthy habits at home
Staying at home without having work or classes to report to has many people lounging in their sweats throughout the
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Local businesses feel the brunt of COVID-19
With COVID-19 closing non-essential businesses across the country, local businesses have had to adjust their operations accordingly. Executive Director of
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Sustainability Office kicks off newsletter
Keene State College’s Sustainability Office recently began a new newsletter to update the community on all the work they are
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KSC distributes $6.5 million in cost adjustments
The closing of the Keene State College campus due to COVID-19 meant many unused dorm rooms, dining hall swipes and
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USNH creates Wifi hotspots for students
One concern for colleges and universities across the country after the closure of campuses due to COVID-19 was how students
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Some staff members remain on campus
Some Keene State College staff members remain living on campus in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Director of Athletics
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Great Grey T Project helps local businesses
Retail store Bulldog in Keene has kicked off a fundraising campaign called “The Great Grey Tee Project.” This campaign is
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New 2020 Commencement date set
On Friday, April 3, an email was sent out to KSC seniors announcing the official new date for the commencement
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Keene State offers space to National Guard
The National Guard was on Keene State’s campus on Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31, to set up an
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Disability Services continues work with students
College students across the world were required to switch from in-person learning to remote, online learning from their homes this
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CALL program persists online
Keene State College’s traditional students are not the only ones who had their in-person classes disrupted due to COVID-19. The
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International students tackle campus closure
International students at Keene State College faced the choice between remaining in Keene or heading to their home country upon
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The arts get creative
With Keene State College making the decision to move fully online for the rest of the semester, it begs the
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Essential staff remain on campus
Students still on campus can now pick up their meals at Hoot ‘n’ Scoot.
Despite Keene State College’s campus being closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some essential staff are still left working. This
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Commencement speakers announced
Keene State College has announced the commencement speakers for this year’s graduation ceremony: Co-Director of the American Friends Service Committee
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KSC staff member to present book
Editor of Keene State College’s biannual alumni magazine Keene State Today Jane Eklund has been chosen to present her novel
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Alternative Breaks remain important
In the wake of COVID-19, Keene State College made the decision to cancel all of this spring’s alternative break trips.
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Cohen Center hires new director
The Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Keene State College will be welcoming a new endowed director, effective
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Consulting firm coming to campus
The three goals of Keene State College’s Sustainability and Vitality Plan are to improve recruitment, retention, and achievement of students,
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KSC plans for coronavirus
As more cases of the virus are confirmed, the college prepares to keep campus healthy
The 2019 novel coronavirus, known officially as COVID-19, was first identified in Wuhan, China in early January. As of today,
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Assault in Mason Library
Two non-students engage in an assault in the on-campus library
On Monday, February 17, 56-year-old Shawn E. Seymour was arrested by Keene Police after he allegedly hit his girlfriend in
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Coronavirus present in New Hampshire
The current outbreak of coronavirus, COVID-19, has made its way to the state of New Hampshire. On Monday, March 2,
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KSC hosts fourth annual teach-in
What does it mean to be a part of a healthy and engaged community?
What does it mean to be a part of a healthy and engaged community? That was the question that the
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River Valley and KSC review first semester of partnership
Last semester, River Valley Community College (RVCC) partnered with Keene State College to co-locate on campus. RVCC took over the
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Robbery occurs in downtown Keene
A robbery occurred in downtown Keene at the retail store Synergy on Tuesday, February 11. All Keene State College students
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Cohen Center to host trip to Washington D.C.
For 21 years, the Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies has hosted an annual spring trip to the United
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Merging art departments
Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery undergoes restructure
The Keene State College Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery featured more than just art at their community event on Tuesday, February 4.
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Candidates vie for votes
Rachel Vitello News Editor Teddy Tauscher Equinox Staff Alex harvey Equinox Staff Keene resembled Washington, D.C. this past
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President and student-athlete alumna
Melinda Treadwell recalls her time on Keene’s basketball court
President of Keene State College Melinda Treadwell is not only an alumna of KSC but a former student-athlete as well.
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Affordable childcare in Keene addressed
The Child Development Center (CDC) on Keene State’s campus provides daily childcare for both those on KSC’ s campus and
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Coronavirus notice sent to students
On Wednesday, January 29, an email was sent out to all students from the Vice President of Student Affairs concerning
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KSC recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Monday, January 27, is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which commemorates the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp during WWII. This
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Students register to vote
KSC Votes, various campaigns and the City Clerk gather to engage students in the voting process
With the presidential preference primary election approaching soon, there are many efforts on campus and in the Keene community to
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Documentary on the first 100 years of KSC screened
“Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve: The First Hundred Years of Keene State College” is a documentary that explores
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Fraternity faces backlash after social event
After a social involving a controversial theme and alcohol, Alpha Sigma Phi deals with consequences
Rachel Vitello News Editor Erin McNemar Managing Executive Editor Puja Thapa Administrative Executive editor Kelly Regan Senior News Reporter On
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All-campus meeting convenes
Keene State College’s financial performance, student retention and strategic investments are all at the forefront of looking to the future
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Britany Gallagher leaves KSC
Coordinator of Student Activities and Organizations has resigned, KSC looking for replacement
Coordinator of Student Activities and Organizations Britany Gallagher has resigned from her position at Keene State College effective Friday, November
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House fire off campus
Four Keene State College students are displaced after a rental house caught fire on the morning of Saturday, November 16.
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College Senate 11.21.14
The 488th meeting of the Senate of Keene State College convened on Wednesday, November 13 in the Mountain View Room.
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Title IX Officer leaves position
Kelli Jo Harper left her position as Title IX Coordinator effective Monday, November 11. In an email sent out to
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KSC student stabbed
A KSC senior was stabbed during the Senior Pub Crawl on Sunday, November 10. According to the Keene Sentinel, the
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Graduate programs see improvements
KSC works to improve graduate programs by including online options and adding history and archives discipline
While Keene State College is known as an undergraduate college, the school’s graduate programs have been expanding and improving this
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Award-winning author visits campus
The importance of supporting children reading in any capacity, from novels to graphic novels to audiobooks, is a cause that
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President Treadwell presents to Board of Trustees
On Friday, October 25, KSC President Melinda Treadwell presented to the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) Board of Trustees
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Catering Director resigns
Dorothy McCoy leaves her position for personal reasons
Rachel Vitello News Editor Dorothy McCoy has resigned from her position as Catering Director of Zorn Dining Commons effective Thursday,
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Keene
Rachel Vitello News Editor Across the nation, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is being recognized in place of Christopher Columbus Day. According
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Cory Booker speaks at KSC
Presidential candidate addresses climate change, gun violence and more
Rachel Vitello News Editor American values, climate change and uniting the nation are just a few main points presidential candidate
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