Posts byChloe Erno
Maintaining community without Morris
The departure of Dottie Morris leaves a hole to be filled for the work she did at Keene State and
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CALL program returns for Fall
After a period of uncertainty, the Cheshire Academic for Lifelong Learning (CALL) program is returning for the entire semester with
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Newly endowed chair for HGS department
Former professor at American University’s School of International Service, Dr. Jeffrey Bachman has stepped up as the new endowed chair
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Dottie Morris leaves Keene State
Dottie Morris, who served as the vice president of community and belonging, will not be returning to her position in
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Dining scores highly on inspection
During the most recent inspection on Tuesday, April 28, both the Zorn Dining Commons and Lloyd’s Marketplace scored highly, showing
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Honoring Treadwell and Hassan
Both former Keene State College President Melinda Treadwell and United States Senator Maggie Hassan will be honored during the upcoming
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Senate oversees transfer policy and GEE requirements
During the 554th meeting of the Keene State College Senate, five motions were put forward by the College-Wide Academic Program
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Saving Keene State College
Who is working to improve Keene State College as it deals with financial issues and staff shortages? Among budget cuts
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Morrison Hall to undergo renovations in summer
Morrison Hall will be undergoing some renovations this summer as a part of a state-funded project to improve the building.
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High temperatures and rain expected
Heading into the weekend, students at Keene State can expect high temperatures in the 60s, with a slight chance of
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Kissing up only gets you so far with a misogynist
As part of Donald Trump’s reign over the U.S. continues, multiple high-ranking women in his cabinet have been fired. Both
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Assembly discusses pressing state legislation
At their meeting on April 7, student assembly members convened to discuss the continued work on the budgets, changes to
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Senate standardizes internship labels
Most undergraduate internships will now be designated by a 97 at the end of the course number after the most
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Human Resources sees reduced staff
The KSC Human Resources (HR) team at Fiske Annex has seen some changes as positions have been reduced. Going into
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KSC grapples with demographics and enrollment changes
Keene State has seen a drop in enrollment over the last decade, with The Keene Sentinel reporting that from 2015
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Keene State community reacts to three-school model
During Keene State’s Town Hall meeting on Jan. 23, Interim President Donald Birx proposed a rebranding for Keene State, which
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Can the government be reformed?
During the fourth session of “What Can We Do About It Here?” at Brewbakers Café, panelists discussed whether or not
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President Birx responds to extension of contract
Don Birx will continue to serve as Keene State’s interim president through June 2027, according to an announcement at the
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Addressing sexual violence on campus
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and campus departments are working to host events throughout the month to bring attention
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Moving forward amidst the U.S.-Iran conflict
A string of attacks has been carried out against Iran by the United States and Israel with the goal “to
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Historical society hosts second open house alongside drag group
In correlation with its oral history project, the Historical Society of Cheshire County rented out its exhibit hall for the
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Administration plans to continue CTI package
Discussions have been raised about a continuation of the Career Transition Incentive (CTI) program for the current spring semester. In
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Bullets, breakouts, and borders
On Sunday, Feb. 22, there was a shooting near the U.S.-Canadian border. Blu Zeke Daly, a resident of Manchester, N.H,
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The college-wide effects of snow days
With the recent weather conditions on campus, Keene State faculty, grounds crew and advisors have reflected on the cancelled classes
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KSC Senate discusses changes to honors program
The KSC Senate held its 551st meeting, its second of the spring semester, on Feb. 25, where it discussed changes
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They need votes but restrict voters
In the last few weeks, a trial has begun against House Bill 1569, a New Hampshire state law “requiring all
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A CALL for help from Learning in Retirement
With the recent budget cuts, the state of the Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning (CALL) program on campus has come
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The ‘I’ in AI stands for incompetence
As the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) grows, we are starting to see it implemented in everyday things such as
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Commencement celebration under new management
The reins for the upcoming 2026 Commencement celebration have been passed to the student involvement team following the fall departure
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Reaching out to students in the current climate
During its first meeting of the semester, the Campus Commission of Community and Belonging discussed its leadership procedures and the
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Outsourcing operations at the Child Development Center
Starting next fall, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will operate the Child Development Center
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New dining director steps up to the plate
KSC Dining has a new face at the helm for 2026. After previous director Patrick Friley’s departure last semester, Sam
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Voices of Pride starts oral history project
An old rotary dial phone painted in all the colors of the rainbow sat atop a plastic table, its curved
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Provost no longer ‘interim’
Recently, the Keene State administration has been discussing a proposition to implement a three-school system at the college. The system
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Snow expected during the weekend
As the weekend approaches, Keene State students can expect to see cold weather and more snow as we enter February.
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How to prepare for the cold weather conditions on campus
With the recent weather conditions on campus, officials have taken steps to ensure students’ safety and make sure they can
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Reacting to the death of Renee Good
On Jan. 7, Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother from Minneapolis, was shot three times by ICE officials while out with
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KSC experiences its largest involuntary staff cut
With the staff reductions announced on Nov. 18, the departments and faculty at Keene State have been reacting to the
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Immigration pause enacted for “countries of concern”
Following the National Guard shooting, where an Afghan national killed U.S Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, immigration applications were paused from
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Working to restore a part of Keene State’s history
Over one hundred years ago, in 1885, an elephant from the P.T. Barnum Circus was executed on the land that
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Folk and murder: Vocal Consort and Chamber Singers perform
On Nov. 23, KSC Vocal Consort and Chamber Singers took the stage at the Alumni Recital Hall for what was
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Historical Society unveils new educational exhibit
On Nov. 14, the Historical Society of Cheshire County unveiled a new exhibit titled “Revolution, Reaction and Reform.” Michelle Walker,
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AI, academic dishonesty and articulating course policies
In the spring semester, The Equinox reported on the increasing prevalence of Artificial Intelligence both on campus and in our
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Holocaust and Genocide Studies Honors Society strives to expand on campus
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Holocaust and Genocide Awareness club was active on Keene State’s campus. The club was
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Cohen Institute plans for trip to Australia in spring semester
From January 12-23, 2026, the Cohen Institute will host a study tour down to the Australian cities of Melbourne and
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Shaping Keene through railroad lines
On Wednesday, Oct. 29, the Historical Society of Cheshire County hosted a Railroad History talk alongside the Colonial Theater. The
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How to keep Keene’s water clean
Here at Keene State, students rely on a combination of groundwater and surface water. The annual water quality report for
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The effects of the shutdown on low-income families
Since October 1, the U.S. has been experiencing a government shutdown. The shutdown was caused by the filibuster, which, according
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