Free tuition for New York residents isn’t truly “free”
Recently, New York became the first state to offer free tuition to its students, but it’s not as simple as
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How to get your grade up in 10 days
I’m not a professional, but I am a junior college student who has had plenty of time to struggle with
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Hunger and homelessness
Keene State College hosts annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week
As you sit and read a newspaper, someone may be using it as a blanket on a sidewalk bench during
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Red light for First Amendment rights
KSC continues to receive negative ratings for violations against the Constitution
In 2015, Keene State College received a “red light rating” for its discrimination and discriminatory harassment policy and a “yellow
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Trump vs. Clinton: Students on the presidential election outcome
Matthew Bergman Clinton Supporter 1. Who did you favor for President? “I supported Bernie Sanders, then Jill Stein, then begrudgingly
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A second chance at prom
KSC Pride holds prom for the LGBTQA+ community
The KSC LGBTQA+ community got the opportunity to attend a post-high school prom. KSC Pride held the event on Saturday,
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HALLOWEEN AT KEENE
On Monday, Oct. 31, the Young Student Center was filled with students dipping apples into fountains of caramel while snacking
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Commotion over children costumes
Recently on Facebook, I came across a ridiculous post warning parents about dressing their children up for Halloween. The photo
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Student makes the switch from nursing to writing
As a nursing major, Keene State College senior Aryanah Haydu went about her day taking classes, doing homework and studying
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TKE raises awareness for homelessness in Keene
The population of people who suffer from homelessness in Keene, New Hampshire, is not an issue that can easily be
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Campus safety responds to clown sighting on campus
Campus Safety reported to a “clown sighting” that was posted on Twitter and Yik Yak on Monday, Oct. 3. Shortly
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Bernie Sanders is coming to Keene in support of Hillary Clinton
Senator Bernie Sanders will be back in Keene, N.H. for a rally to support Hillary Clinton. The event will be
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KSC student starts his own company to help educate fellow students
For some students, college may be about staying awake in class long enough to walk across the stage with a
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New bus service added near Keene promotes travel
Keene, New Hampshire has a lot to offer, and even more to offer in the surrounding areas. For those students
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Students “Adopt A Street” to help clean up Keene
Groups and organizations from Keene State College came together to help clean up the city of Keene on Saturday, Sept.
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A home away from home
International exchange student dicusses her time here at Keene State College
For international exchange student Alice Cook, Keene State College has been an entirely new experience that has only just begun.
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Student Involvement Fair brightens up KSC
Appian Way was filled with music, sign-up sheets and free goodies during the Student Involvement Fair on Thursday, September
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John Green digs deep in “Looking for Alaska”
Before heading out to the beach, I always reach for the same things: tanning oil, my big floppy hat and
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Students move to ban plastic bottles at graduation
In addition to putting on their caps and gowns, Keene State College’s Eco Reps hope seniors will pick up a
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You have entered to learn, now go forth and serve
Seniors give their best advice as college career comes to a close
On May 7, Keene State College seniors will take their final walk down Appian Way, walk across the stage and
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Exchange student raises money for Ecuador
Imagine scrolling through your Twitter feed to find out your country has been hit with a massive earthquake. You’re stuck
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Holi celebration brightens up Keene State
Keene State College students were exposed to the third annual colorful celebration of Holi on Friday, April 29. The Office
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Concerns about hand scanners explored
On April 6, 2016, Keene State College students received an email from the Center of Health and Wellness warning that
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Students stress over the final weeks of school
It’s that time of the year again. Spring Break is past us, and it’s the homestretch to finals week. If
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KSC Student struck by vehicle
UPDATE: 5: 35 p.m. Keene State College senior and women’s rugby player Abbie Sweatt was hit by an oncoming vehicle
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Tackling transfer credits for transfer students
How students’ academic years and course credits from other institutions don’t always add up
Approximately 250 students transfer to Keene State College for the fall semester. According to Academic Advisor Jennifer Drake-Deese, KSC makes
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Coffee chain ‘Aroma Joe’s’ closes its doors due to lack of profit
Keene State students provided main source of income, could not keep up during school breaks
Aroma Joe’s has officially closed as of March 30. The coffee shop was a popular choice for Keene State College
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Student engagement survey measures student involvement
A select group of Keene State College students are currently eligible to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement
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RED LIGHT
KSC policies receive negative free speech rating
Keene State College has received a “red light rating” for one of its policies by The Foundation for Individual Rights
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OPEN-MIC NIGHT
WKNH hosts first open-mic night in the N.O.C. on Friday, Feb. 26
Students strummed, sang and laughed their way into Keene State College’s very first open-mic night on Feb. 26. Hosted by
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How to make: chocolate coated nanner nutters
INGREDIENTS: 3 bananas 2 cups of peanut butter 1 bag of Hershey’s chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: Poor chocolate chips into a
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Safe place on a college campus
From the beginning of a student’s four year adventure at Keene State College, the college recognizes the “rape culture” our
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Financial aid deadline for students passes
Students express frustration with lack of resources and notice from the college
It’s crunch time for the Financial Aid office as the FAFSA deadline has officially passed and the papers are filing
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New eco-rep projects include eliminating plastic water bottles
Keene State College’s Eco Reps have nothing but new ideas to start the year off right. According to Rep Victoria
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The Vagina Monologues at Keene State
Student-run production focuses on struggles of womanhood
Keene State College recently presented a student-run production that focused on the struggles of being a woman. Students and the
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Reasons to visit the Thorne Art Gallery
Why you should check out the Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery Permanent Collection The Thorne has a permanent collection of art that
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Dean of Students weighs in on Campus Climate Survey
Dean of students Gail Zimmerman said the issue of cat calling and slut shaming is a concern. “We have to
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Campus climate survey exposes student discomfort
“I get cat-called by male students every time I walk alone on campus at night.” According to the 2014 climate
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Making it to the big dance
KSC dance team places at UDA finals
History was made in Orlando, Florida, when Keene State College’s dance team made it to finals without a coach. The
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Keene State mourns loss of student
Keene State College sophomore Chris Labbadia died in a single-man car crash Saturday, January 16. According to FOX 61 News,
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Alternative break cleans water for Dominican Republic
Students work with ‘Wine to Water’ to create filters and promote sanitation
Keene State College’s Community Service Office held another international alternative break trip to the Dominican Republic. During winter break, a
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Eliminating plastic bottles on campus
‘Ban the Bottle’ has a plan to ban sale of plastic water bottles
The Keene State College Eco Reps have begun their journey to ban plastic water bottles on campus. On Monday, December
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Jay Kahn retires from KSC
Vice President for Finance and Planning Jay Kahn has retired. Kahn is responsible for a number of buildings on campus,
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Home for the holidays
Winter looks for visiting family and friends’ parties over break
The holiday season is in full swing! That means plenty of parties and endless opportunities to play dress up. You
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Drug addiction explored at showing of film
“A Hungry Heart” gives students the chance to talk about alcohol and substance abuse
Students got to take a closer look at the effects of substance abuse on Tuesday, December 1. Dr. Emek Ergun’s
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Runway to Appian Way
Fashion for less
Balancing the budget can be tough in college. As the summer escapes and winter quickly approaches, it’s time to trade
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Accommodations for gluten-free students
Keene State College students have mixed emotions on the gluten-free station in the Dining Commons. Some students argue that the
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Banning of fabrics
A ban of hanging fabric in dorms has been implemented after a small fire occurred on campus. This new rule
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City parking causes problems for students
Lack of free parking leads to tickets and frustration
Keene State College commuter students are fed up with the lack of free parking in the city of Keene. With
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Learning how to succeed in a new environment
Office of Disabilities on campus provides assistance to students who need it
From priority course registration to extended time for exams, the Office of Disabilities at Keene State College offers several services
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