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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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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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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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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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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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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Keene State College COVID cases are tracking “much lower now” following a sharp spike. From Feb. 7 to Feb. 11,
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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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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-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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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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Public health experts say the best way to stay safe against the Omicron variant is to get fully vaccinated, and
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The holiday season is here which means people will soon be purchasing gifts for loved ones and themselves, if they
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Alpha Sigma Phi held a maskless formal on November 5. This event was hosted the same night Keene State sent
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Hunter Oberst Managing Executive Editor Alpha Sigma Phi held a maskless formal on November 5. This event was hosted
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Birth control for men is a good idea When you think of birth control, you probably think of the birth
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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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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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Facebook needs to be held accountable. The social media powerhouse has been in the controversy spotlight quite frequently in the
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A look at how KSC students get involved with local and national politics These Keene State College students are acting
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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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The political science department is operating with just four staff members this semester. Those four would be political science chair
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Faculty calls semester a success
Claire Boughton Hunter Oberst Sports Editor Managing Executive Editor
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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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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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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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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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Hunter Oberst News Editor Keene residents are speaking out against the city mask ordinance. The City of Keene recently voted
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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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Hunter Oberst News Editor COVID cases have risen sharply in just one week. Keene State College reported 47 individuals infected
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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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Hunter Oberst News Editor COVID cases have risen sharply in just one week. Keene State College reported 47 individuals
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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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Hunter Oberst News Editor Keene State College hired a new journalism professor on March 5. Dr. Kimberly Lauffer is currently
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Hunter Oberst News Editor Dr. Marianne Salcetti and her former students were recognized by the New England First Amendment Coalition
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Hunter Oberst News Editor COVID cases in the area are still increasing as of April 22. Construction Clerk of the
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Hunter Oberst News Editor Former Keene State Associate Director of Student Financial Services Carol Stanmore passed away earlier this month.
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Hunter Oberst News Editor New Hampshire colleges are collaborating in an effort to better education, state workforce and economic development
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Hunter Oberst Harrison Paletta News Editor Equinox
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Hunter Oberst News Editor Former Keene State College Chemistry Professor Dr. Emeritus Jerry P. Jasinski passed away last week. Jasinski
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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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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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