COVID Update 4/22/22
Keene State College has confirmed the presence of the BA.2 Omicron subvariant on campus. In a recent email sent to
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COVID Update 4/8/22
Keene State College is still seeing no evidence of the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron, while the University of New Hampshire
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City of Keene sees increase in COVID-19 cases
The City of Keene has the highest number of active COVID-19 cases in the state, surpassing Manchester. Data from the
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Mask Policy Changes
We could be entering the endemic phase of the virus, according to COVID-19 Team Leader Colin Burdick. As of March
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STUDENT REACTIONS TO NEW QUARANTINE RULES
Students who have not received a COVID-19 booster will have to quarantine if they are a close contact of someone
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COVID Cases Declining
Keene State College COVID cases are tracking “much lower now” following a sharp spike. From Feb. 7 to Feb. 11,
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Masking Enforcement on Campus
As COVID-19 is still prevalent on campus, the college is doubling down on informing Owls of the benefits of masks,
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Anti-Racism Studies program placed on hold
The Anti-Racism major at KSC is facing several “unanticipated obstacles.” That is according to Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Dr.
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COVID Update 1/28/22
COVID-19 positivity in the Keene community is on the rise. Cheshire Medical Center reported a 32.6% positivity rate for the
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KSC Covid Test Location Changed
COVID-19 tests which were previously sent to the UNH lab in Durham will now be sent to UNH’s lab in
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KSC Staff Talks Covid Safety
Public health experts say the best way to stay safe against the Omicron variant is to get fully vaccinated, and
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Holiday shopping on a student budget
The holiday season is here which means people will soon be purchasing gifts for loved ones and themselves, if they
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Greek formal draws criticism due to lack of masks
Alpha Sigma Phi held a maskless formal on November 5. This event was hosted the same night Keene State sent
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Greek formal draws criticism due to lack of masks
Hunter Oberst Managing Executive Editor Alpha Sigma Phi held a maskless formal on November 5. This event was hosted
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A burden for all
Birth control for men is a good idea When you think of birth control, you probably think of the birth
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COVID testing policies in community standards clarified
Students who are placed on probation for missing a COVID-19 test are those who are not responding or complying to
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Preparing for ‘Urinetown’
Imagine a world where water consumption and going to the bathroom are regulated and capitalized because of a 20-year drought.
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Too much power, too little responsibility
Facebook needs to be held accountable. The social media powerhouse has been in the controversy spotlight quite frequently in the
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Keene’s political activity
A look at how KSC students get involved with local and national politics These Keene State College students are acting
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Volleyball suffers loss to Plymouth State
is 10-5 following a 3-1 loss against undefeated Plymouth State on September 29. The Panthers hosted the Owls in Foley
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PoliSci department left with 4 professors
The political science department is operating with just four staff members this semester. Those four would be political science chair
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MSoc falls to WestConn
Keene State Men’s Soccer was dealt a 3-1 loss at the hands of Western Connecticut, continuing their losing streak. The
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Volleyball: KSC vs. WestConn
Keene State Women’s Volleyball dished out a 3-0 shutout to Western Connecticut on Saturday, September 25. The Owls hosted WestConn
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KSC’s new Anti-Racism Studies program
Keene State College has a new anti-racist studies major. The major is set out to provide students with an interdisciplinary
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Mammoths trample the Owls
Amherst College beats Keene State 8-0 Fresh off their first win of the season, Keene State Women’s Soccer suffered an
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First win for women’s soccer
Keene State Women’s Soccer coach Sarah Testo received her first career win as the Owl’s won their first game of
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Close game against Salve Regina
HUNTER OBERST Managing ExecutiveEditor Keene State Women’s Soccer lost 3-0 on the road to Salve Regina in both their third
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WGS faculty, students respond to academic hold
HUNTER OBERST Managing Executive Editor Keene State College has cut its women and gender studies (WGS) major. Following whole-sale alignment
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COVID compliance and conduct
Missing one weekly COVID-19 test could land a student in a semester-long academic suspension, Director of Community Standards Matthew Salter
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PRESENT: KSC VACCINATES 158
KSC hosts vaccine clinic
Hunter Oberst Managing Executive Editor More than 150 individuals were vaccinated during the first week of Keene State’s vaccination clinic.
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PAST: A SEMESTER IN REVIEW
Faculty calls semester a success
Claire Boughton Hunter Oberst Sports Editor Managing Executive Editor
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Path to Commencement
Planning for Keene State’s 2021 commencement has been one for the books
Hunter Oberst Managing Executive Editor Friends and family members will now be able to celebrate their 2021 graduates in person.
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KSC returns to ‘normal’
Keene lifts temporary restrictions on campus spaces
Hunter Oberst News Editor Keene State College has reopened its facilities following their closing on May 6 due to a
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A shot to get back to normal
Hunter Oberst News Editor Keene State College is offering COVID-19 vaccines to students and staff starting May 18. The vaccination
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Junior performs clarinet recital
Hunter Oberst News Editor Keene State student Nathaniel Bridges played the clarinet to a virtual audience during the music department’s
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Speaking out against mask-wearing
Hunter Oberst News Editor Keene residents are speaking out against the city mask ordinance. The City of Keene recently voted
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May is AAPI Heritage Month
The college will host events throughout May to celebrate AAPI peoples
Hunter Oberst News Editor Keene State College is hosting screenings, readings and lectures in celebration of May as Asian American
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COVID surges weeks before semester’s end
Hunter Oberst News Editor COVID cases have risen sharply in just one week. Keene State College reported 47 individuals infected
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Dance team places 2nd at UDA nationals
Hunter Oberst News Editor The Keene State dance team placed second for the open hip-hop category at the Universal Dance
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COVID surges weeks before semester’s end
Hunter Oberst News Editor COVID cases have risen sharply in just one week. Keene State College reported 47 individuals
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Keene keeps masks
City maintains mask mandate through first week of June
Hunter Oberst News Editor The mask mandate for the City of Keene will remain in place until further notice. Keene
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Journalism department welcomes new addition
Hunter Oberst News Editor Keene State College hired a new journalism professor on March 5. Dr. Kimberly Lauffer is currently
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NEFAC recognizes KSC professor and class
Hunter Oberst News Editor Dr. Marianne Salcetti and her former students were recognized by the New England First Amendment Coalition
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COVID rates still increasing in region
Hunter Oberst News Editor COVID cases in the area are still increasing as of April 22. Construction Clerk of the
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Former financial services employee passes away
Hunter Oberst News Editor Former Keene State Associate Director of Student Financial Services Carol Stanmore passed away earlier this month.
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NH colleges collaborate on new initiative
Hunter Oberst News Editor New Hampshire colleges are collaborating in an effort to better education, state workforce and economic development
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Campus Safety is updating its directory
Hunter Oberst Harrison Paletta News Editor Equinox
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Retired chemistry professor passes away
Hunter Oberst News Editor Former Keene State College Chemistry Professor Dr. Emeritus Jerry P. Jasinski passed away last week. Jasinski
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No more masks
KSC will still require masks despite an end to state mandate
Hunter Oberst News Editor New Hampshire’s mask mandate was put to an end on Friday, April 16, but Keene State
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Keene community remains cautious
Even with a decrease in COVID cases, the community is wary of variants
Hunter Oberst News Editor COVID-19 rates in the area are dropping as of April 9. Construction Clerk of the Works
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