Treadwell seeks help from KSC for Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Keene has gone three years without Pumpkin Festival, and it is making it’s debut back to town very soon.
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Science Center courtyard enhancements
The Science Center courtyard is getting its very own makeover, thanks to Keene State students and faculty members. Senior environmental
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Progress on the budget
Keeping the line of communication open across campus is a concept Interim President Dr. Melinda Treadwell has been dedicated to
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Researching and giving back
Dr. John Finneran continues to conduct substance abuse research
Researching to give back to the field is something Associate Professor in the Health Science and Addictions option Dr. John
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Second annual Teach-In
The second annual Teach-In on Tuesday, Sept. 26, gave students and faculty the time to pause every day routines and
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Students take advantage of management specializations
The Management Department at KSC launched two new specializations last fall, and they are now both growing. Within the major,
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Wearing KSC apparel on Fridays
Interim president promotes school spirit and sense of community
The sense of community has been present these first few weeks of the new academic year, and Interim President Melinda
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Moving forward
Taking on the deficit
KSC Interim President Melinda Treadwell hosted a campus-wide meeting on Friday, Sept. 15 to discuss the current financial status of
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Extensive money spent on catering
At a time when money is a sensitive topic amongst the campus community members, an extensive amount of money was
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Retired adjunct science professor dies
The Keene State community lost a recently retired adjunct professor from the science department. According to The Keene Sentinel, Clifford
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The problems that come with fundraising online
People fundraise money when in need. Whether it’s for charity, school events or for unfortunate circumstances, such as unexpected funeral
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Students react to new presidency
With the sudden departure of former President Anne Huot, students are left unsure of what’s next
Students left campus last spring with one leader of the college, and returned this fall to an unexpected surprise. According
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Moving out of off-campus housing tips for student tenants
Several upperclassmen students moved off campus this year, and for many of those students, it was their first time. Living
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Teaching in the classroom while still getting an education
Being an education major at Keene State College (KSC) is much more than just a traditional classroom education. These future
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Annual Greek Week at KSC
Fraternities and sororities celebrate the Greek community on campus
The annual Greek Week took place last week for the fraternity and sorority organizations on campus. Activities ranged from the
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Senior nutrition student desires to make KSC healthier
KSC Get Fit focuses on getting students more active daily in a variety of ways
KSC senior nutrition major Amber Perkins is dedicated to making campus healthier with her creation of a new program called
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Cell phone addiction among college students
It’s an impulse to look at it. Being connected is a driving force. The small piece of technology able to
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Active Minds brings awareness of mental health
Those who struggle with mental health speak out in a discussion panel to fight the stigma
The organization Active Minds held a mental health discussion panel on Wednesday, March 29. The panel consisted of various individuals
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Maple-sweetened banana muffins
Fitting time into your schedule to eat breakfast can be difficult. Ensure you are able to have something on the
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Nonviolence training travels to Keene State
Last Friday, March 24 in the Mountain View Room, Barak Gibson and Ronald Smith came to KSC from an organization
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To Write Love on Her Arms comes to KSC
Depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide have the ability to take over the people we love and care for, or even
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Finding success after the nest
Keene State alumni share their career paths and lives after graduation
Christopher Stevenson Christopher Stevenson graduated from KSC in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. Stevenson is currently
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Spring Break plans vary for students
Whether going on vacation or heading home, students are taking a break from school
Spring Break has finally come yet again for the Owls of Keene State and other colleges around the country. Plans
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How to manage time while in college
Time management in college can be difficult for some. Though everyone is here to get an education, several other things
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Students desire later hours for the dining commons
The Zorn North Dining Commons, known as the DC on campus by students, is one of the three dining options
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Two KSC students attend Women in Mathmematics conference
Both mathematics majors present their presentations at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Senior mathematics major and minor in statistics and computer science Brooke Hatanaka is one of two KSC students who attended
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Walk-a-Mile fundraising kick off
Mentors in Violence Prevention begin hosting events to bring awareness of sexual violence
As words of violence prevention echo from the Mabel Brown Room a message was relayed that men will display themselves
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Feminist Collective wants rights for all
Keene State students come together post-election to advocate for minorites
Recently, a few of the Feminist Collective group members on-campus were able to attend the Women’s Rights Rally in Concord,
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New activism group at KSC
KSC students who are passionate about activism have recently been working to create their own club on campus. Senior sociology
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Seniors’ final 100 nights at KSC
The final countdown until commencement began for seniors last Thursday, Jan. 26 at Waxy O’Connors in Keene. From that date,
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What students are up to during syllabus week
Students question whether the first week of classes is actually productive
Syllabus week at Keene State is laid back for some, while others must get right to work in their new
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Two Japanese students plan to attend two semesters at KSC
Plenty of Keene State students study abroad year after year, but most don’t think about how many students come to
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No goals are out of reach
No one noticed until she was 13. Before then, Taylor Merritt was an average teen with a loving family, growing
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Getting clean while at Keene
Keene State students create organization for students in recovery
Struggles may get you down, make you feel stuck and possibly make you feel even hopeless at times. Seeking help
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Seniors begin final celebration: Pubcrawl
Following Red and White night, the class of 2017 crawled their way through the rain in downtown Keene on Sunday,
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KSC health survey hopes to provide services for students
The Keene State Center for Health and Wellness is in need of student input. Recently, a health survey was sent
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Tips on how to tip
Many people budget out their money to pay bills and provide themselves what they need weekly and monthly. Working individuals
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Orientation leader applications now available for KSC students
As Keene State and the 2016 orientation staff just welcomed the class of 2020 with open-arms, the orientation coordinators are
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Mental and physical health equally important
Doctors always seem to remind patients to eat healthy and exercise, but what about the health of our minds? Without
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GO AWAY. ASK ME HOW
Around campus there’s a chance you might see people with those big white pins that say, “go away.” Well what’s
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Honors program student reflects on her time in Romania and Poland
Traveling overseas for the first time is an experience like no other. The Morris-August Honors Program gave me that
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Habitat for Humanity has positively impacted Keene State College students
Poverty and homelessness surrounds everyone, even when we don’t realize it. Habitat for Humanity at Keene State College has exposed
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Students are torn with the use of Canvas
Canvas is a known and used tool across the Keene State College campus. Students use it practically daily, but not
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Student security
Spring concert hires students for security to maintain a safe environment
The annual spring concert took place last Friday, April 15. Security for students and the artists was of major concern
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Humans vs. Zombies
While walking down Appian Way or anywhere else on campus, you could come across someone with a Nerf Gun -don’t
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Etiquette and Networking Dinner
Stepping into the real world and finding a professional career is an intimidating thought for most college students. To calm
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Senior project examines if caffeine intake impacts student grades
Dunkin Donuts claims that America runs on it, but do college students actually run on caffeine? Senior and Psychology major
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D’s Deli gives students another late night option
Whether you are hungry during the day or late at night, D’s Deli has got you covered. D’s Deli is
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Paws for Play
Community dogs brought to campus to de-stress college students
Missing your furry friend at home is common among college students. USA Today reported, “The 2015 National College Health Assessment
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Sticking to your morals on a college campus
Sticking to the morals you were raised with can be difficult for college students on their own for the first
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