The balancing act: school and a social life
This past winter break, I was speaking with a woman whom would help me get a job after college. Upon
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Posts byClaire Hickey
The ‘selfie culture’ and what it says about our generation
Taking ‘selfies’ as a form of self-acceptance is beneficial until it crosses the line of becoming narcissistic
Pictures have always been a way to capture memorable moments or express cultural norms. With the introduction of the smartphone,
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Modern day addiction to distraction
Distractions have become one of the many parts of life that society is accustomed to. We flirt with them from
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The misconceptions of drinking
There has always been a correlation between college and alcohol consumption. While some young adults are able to subdue their
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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show leaves females with low self-esteem
‘Tis the season for self-doubt and bruised self-esteem; it’s the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. As girls of all ages
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High school incident sheds light on excessive force
A recent viral video showing police brutality has sparked a nationwide conversation regarding the root problem of the issue. Students
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The truth behind judge-free atmosphere at Planet Fitness
Keene just recently welcomed Planet Fitness to town and, upon its grand-opening, students abandoned the gym facility provided by the
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Sudden spike in celiac disease leaves student skeptical
A new kind of plague has affected the United States in the recent years. Though not as serious or terrifying
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Anderson Cooper teams up with experts to see just how much social media is impacting young teens
Anderson Cooper and CNN recently debuted a CNN special report titled “#Being13: Inside the Secret World of Teens” in which
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Trump appears in Keene, students question his motives as President
Republican Donald Trump was front and center at a town hall meeting at Keene High School this Wednesday, September 27.
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Pop sensation Justin Bieber strikes a comeback
After nearly two years of diva-esque shenanigans such as urinating in buckets, drag racing and showing up nearly three hours
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Lack of proper and necessary gun control laws
Yet another fatal campus shooting took place this past Monday, September 14, at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. According
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Taylor Swift’s new video for “Wildest Dreams” sparks controversy about African Colonialism
During last week’s MTV Video Music Awards, pop-princess Taylor Swift debuted her romantic and dreamlike music video for her song
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Pop-culture fan dissects 2015 MTV VMAs
The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were nothing short of entertaining. I personally find this time of year to
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Carnival brings students and faculty together
On Thursday, April 30, the events committee of Keene State College’s student government put on its annual spring carnival on
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Event shows attendees that yoga can be more than relaxing
Keene State College’s Yoga Club welcomed students and locals to their glow yoga event aptly named Tadasana Thursday, held on
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Students crack their piggy banks and give back to KSC’s Alumni Center
With 81 percent of the Keene State College student body requesting financial support, student callers from the Phonathon Program raised
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HungerU tour bus teaches about agriculture’s role in tackling world hunger
A high-tech bus equipt with seven 60-inch TVs parked on the Keene State College campus Thursday and Friday, April 9
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Students admit movies impact them more than they think
Some Keene State College students admitted they have been in a situation where they’ve looked at their significant other and
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Men model bras to raise money for breast cancer
Keene State College’s Lambda Sigma, a local chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) International Fraternity showed their support for breast
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Circle K helps students find sense of belonging
Circle K welcomed the Keene State College community to their To Write Love On Her Arms event on Tuesday,
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The Owl Pellet perplexes KSC students
A satirical website named The Owl Pellet has been posting weekly online articles since October, but has recently gained popularity
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KSC substance abuse minors shed light on Children of Alcoholics Awareness Week
According to the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA), this past week, Feb. 8-14, was Children of Alcoholics Awareness
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Fashion in frigid temperatures
This past Tuesday, Jan. 27, Keene State College students suited up to brave the first blizzard of the new year.
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The Center for Health and Wellness adds walk-in hours to reduce frustration and the spread of germs
On Friday, Jan. 16, Keene State College students received an email from the Center for Health and Wellness that informed
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Students stay busy during winter break
As winter break approaches and many Keene State College students pack up their bags to return home, some students have
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Phonathon donates time to Philanthropy Day
This past Thursday, Nov. 13, a handful of students working with the Development Office and Keene State College Phonathon celebrated
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Seniors have a ‘blast in a glass’
This past Sunday, Nov. 9, approximately 550 Keene State College seniors braved the cold to participate in the KSC tradition
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Men & women’s rugby alumni coach teams together
Now married, Karen and John Johannesen, Keene State College alumni, have returned to coach the men’s and women’s rugby teams.
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Off-campus athletes prepare homes prior to Pumpkin Fest
In the wake of this year’s annual Pumpkin Fest, off-campus student athletes comment on notices from landlords, coaches, damage to
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