Helping out during the holidays
Now that October is over, many people have started to look forward to the next holiday season. Those would be
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Let’s dial it back on testing
Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, we at Keene State have been expected to test once a week or
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The best of both worlds
Keene State College has undergone many changes in my time here, and I have been fortunate enough to be
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Celebrating the holidays cautiously
Halloween is a magical time of the year for many as it gives people a chance to go out and
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A day to make amends
In school, you were probably taught that “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” But as you have grown and
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Strides toward a COVID-less future
Since the coronavirus pandemic began in March 2020, we have seen science and especially medicine and pharmaceuticals make strides towards
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Learning lessons through college
I am currently a senior at Keene State, and over my past four years here, I have encountered some situations
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Experiencing the little things
I have been able to experience many things over my past four years here at Keene State, but there are
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ICU beds are reaching peak capacity
Throughout U.S., the demand for ICU beds is too much for hospitals to handle All across the country and the
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The rising threat of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards
LYDIA MARDIN Equinox Staff If you are vaccinated, you know that when you go to the COVID-19 vaccination location after
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Holding the president accountable for a sloppy evacuation
Lydia Mardin Equinox Staff Starting in April of 2021, President Joseph Biden showed interest in starting to pull troops
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The benefits of getting vaccinated
The perks of recieving a COVID-19 vaccination that companies are giving away
Lydia Mardin Equinox Staff As we slowly witness regulations being lifted and politicians making stances on healthy protocol, we can
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America: the land of possibilities and privilege
Lydia Mardin Equinox Staff Many believe that America is a land of opportunity and that, if you can make it
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US is finally recognizing a genocide as genocide
Lydia Mardin Equinox Staff The Armenian Genocide, for those who are not familiar with it, was a widespread systemic killing
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Defining the characteristics of good leadership
Lydia Mardin Equinox Staff This week I was posed with the question: What makes a good leader? As I sat
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Making a change for the planet on Earth Day
Lydia Mardin Equinox staff I think Earth Day is such an important day of the year as it makes us
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House Bill 544: Silencing important history
Lydia Mardin Equinox Staff Two New Hampshire republican representatives Glenn Cordelli of Tuftonboro and Jason Osborne of Auburn cosponsored a
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Rebuilding the U.S., one administration at a time
Lydia Mardin Equinox Staff I think having a strong infrastructure is one of the first and most important parts of
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Prioritizing vaccines for NH students
New Hampshire should give vaccination priority to NH residents
Lydia Mardin Equinox Staff New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu stated at the beginning of the month that as early as
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Looking from the past, into the future
Lydia Mardin Equinox Staff I think I can speak for everyone when I say I miss how things used to
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Texas is completely open for business
Lydia Mardin Equinox Staff Texas has been in the midst of some wild crises in the past two months. A
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Importance of Woman’s History Month
Lydia Mardin Equinox Staff Women’s History Month is once again upon us and, as a woman, I could not be
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Texas ain’t no place for a snow storm
Lydia Mardin Equinox Staff Texas and much of the midwest were hit hard last week as a result of
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Gina Carano, Disney and why “cancel culture” is wrong
Gina Carano of “The Mandalorian” fame will not be returning to the show after a dispute on Twitter this past
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Sono to offer new dining options for KSC students
The Spring 2021 semester has brought many changes to Keene State College from academic and Zoom-related changes to different food
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The Modern Escalation of Violence
Violence and hate have, unfortunately, been common in our country ever since its founding a few centuries ago. Some of
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Considerably high COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
It is no surprise that coronavirus has continued to run rampant in our society since early March. Everyone, in some
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The power of young voters
As the election rages on, we are seeing some interesting results in many states. These results come from everyone from
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Predicting U.S. Presidential Election
A KSC student’s predictions on which candidate will win the presidential election
With the election happening in just a few days, there is a sense of tension and unease in the air
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What it means to vote
Voting. What is it? Why should you do it? And what does it mean to vote in our society? We
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Amy Coney Barrett’s road to SCOTUS
Throughout this week, the Amy Coney Barrett hearings have been raging on. What they lack in drama, in comparison to
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Vice-presidential debate: A Republican’s view
The president of the KSC Republicans perspective on the Vice-presidential debate
The Vice-presidential debate took place on Wednesday, October 7, and it was very interesting to see how these candidates stood
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The president’s replacement for RBG
Unless you are ill-informed, you would know that Ruth Bader Ginsberg died in late September and now, because of this,
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Ruth Bader Ginsberg: A long lasting legacy
A perspective on how the death of a Supreme Court judge will change history
To many Ruth Bader Ginsberg was a fascinating and impressive woman and this expression is just one of the many
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To vote or to not vote in person
With all that has happened this year, I think many of us have forgotten that it is an election year.
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A Resident Assistant’s experience during COVID-19
Campus has been quiet for about five months now and it hasn’t been until about over two weeks ago when
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Kim Jong-Un is back
2020 has really been crazy for a number of reasons and it seems about time to add one more thing
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Down to two controversial candidates
Well, it seems that in the midst of all this craziness the country is facing right now, there is yet
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Missing Medical Materials
In the midst of all the drama the country is facing right now, many people are starting to become more
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Thinking about the today
In times of trouble, people usually look toward a leader. However, given the political situation in this country, many people
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A Democratic duel down the stretch
The Democratic ticket for president has seen a lot of changes over the past few weeks and whether you like
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Dropping out of the presidential race
Keene student reacts to candidates ending presidential campaigns
If you are a regular reader of my pieces, you will remember that right around the time of the Iowa
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Similar traits, different parties
Discussing Mike Bloomberg’s similarities to President Trump
Mike Bloomberg is easily one of the most interesting candidates to grace the debate stage in Nevada earlier this month.
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