Restructuring comes to HGS: Holocaust and Genocide Studies loses its endowed chair position
The Holocaust and Genocide Studies (HGS) program saw another major change as the position of Endowed Chair of the department
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Keeping up with the Keene State Senate
The KSC Senate met for the 525th time on Sept. 13, centering discussion on approval for a redesign of the
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On-campus dining sees updates as semester progresses: Hoot-n-Scoot marketplace food additions and expanded hours among changes
From the Sizzler moving to new food offerings, returning Keene State students may have noticed some updates to on-campus dining
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Why college is romanticized
For many, college is one’s first foray into adulthood. It’s a four-year period in which long-lasting connections are made. Students
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New year, new Wellness Center: Fresh faces join the center following spring and summer reorganization
The Wellness Center returns with more staff and positions filled heading into the academic year, after a spring and summer
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Sentinel for Students: Students recive free subscription
The Keene Sentinel announced that it would begin offering free digital subscriptions to Keene State students for the first time
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Darrien Waugh joins DEI: New position filled at Keene State
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office gained a new member over the summer as 24 year old Darrien Waugh was
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Enrollment stays steady
For Keene State’s administration, enrollment is more than just a number. It’s several numbers and factors that culminate into a
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A new club is in town: Black Student Union looks to make themselves known on campus
After over a year of working to secure approval as an on-campus organization, Keene State College’s first-ever Black Student Union
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Waller waves farewell to KSC: Dr. James Waller to join University of Connecticut in the fall after over 10 years at the Cohen Center
Dr. James Waller, professor and former chair of the Holocaust and Genocide Studies (HGS) department, announced he would be taking
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Softball drops two in doubleheader game versus Rhode Island College
Coming off a 9-1 win over Westfield State on April 27, Keene State softball hoped to stay in the victory
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Baseball faces losses to Southern Maine during doubleheader
After losing in an 18-2 romp to Little East Conference (LEC) opponent Castleton University on April 25, the Owls had
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Owls surrender two at WestConn
Keene State baseball took to Westside Field in Danbury, Conn. on April 22 with hopes of breaking a six game
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Unchecked power
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has made his presence known on the social media platform, for better, or for much worse.
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Ringing in the charity bell: A spotlight on Keene State’s community partners
Keene State College’s Community Partners list has been around since 2011, according to Director of Student Involvement Jessica Gagne Cloutier.
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Egregious expulsions in Tennessee
On March 27, an all-too-common tragedy struck Nashville, Tenn. as a school shooting left three children and three adults dead,
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Election season is in bloom
The weather is starting to change, but a different type of season is also taking shape in the Granite State:
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Sex Toy Bingo comes back with a bang: Feminist Collective promotes sex positivity to Keene State students
KSC students eagerly waited in two separate lines outside the Mabel Brown Room (MBR) on April 6, as the return
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A step forward for abortion rights in N.H.
On March 23, the New Hampshire State House passed two bills aiming to protect the right to an abortion in
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Oscar-nominated filmmaker comes to KSC: Jay Rosenblatt speaks at Putnam Theater screening of his films
Award-winning filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt paid a special visit to the Putnam Theater on Thursday, March 30. Following a short introduction
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Declining satisfaction among graduates: Marginal declines seen among all categories in 2022 survey
A survey of graduating seniors in 2022, conducted before commencement, saw declines in level of agreement with six separate statements
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Students advocate for renewable energy: Keene community joins together in protesting fossil fuel investments
Car horns honked in support as nearly 40 protesters from the Keene area gathered in Central Square to protest banks’
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Prospective Owls consider Keene State
Fresh faces could be seen up and down Appian Way on Saturday, March 25, Admitted Students Day. The event, originally
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Faculty perspective on Women’s History Month
“American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historical contributions to the growth and strength of the
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Fighting for feminism: Feminist Collective approaches its two year anniversary
The once-defunct Feminist Collective (FemCo) is coming up on its second year of revival as a student organization. “Our goals
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Behind the booth
How WKNH became a sanctuary for students
Behind the large windows and paintsplattered doors of the WKNH studio lies a host of students-turned-DJs looking to share their
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House Bill 619 is wrong for New Hampshire
A bill was introduced to the N.H. state house on Jan. 12 that would, among other things, prohibit transgender minors
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KSC, Antioch sign ‘option agreement’
Antioch University co-location talks set to enter due diligence phase
On Mar. 3, an option agreement was signed to further cement Antioch’s co-location plans with KSC. “ will allow
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KSC students voice their thoughts on AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology’s popularity has been skyrocketing online as of recently. Tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Bing search
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KSC to bolster partnership with RVCC
‘Easier transfer pathways’ from RVCC to KSC
Keene State is looking to strengthen its partnership with River Valley Community College (RVCC) in an effort that KSC President
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Keene Hobby Lobby causes controversy
A Jan. 6 press release by Hobby Lobby announced the opening of the craft store’s newest location in Keene’s West
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A ‘seamless transition’: River Valley to KSC to Antioch
KSC is aiming to create “seamless transfer pathways” starting with River Valley Community College and through a planned partnership with
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KSC brings child care into focus
$1 million in federally-directed funds going toward the CDC
“If we don’t have high-quality child care, we will not thrive in this business,” KSC President Melinda Treadwell remarked at
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From professor to politician
“He’s a tough act to follow,” professor Michael Welsh said of his former colleague Charles “Chuck” Weed. The two worked
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KSC replenishes reserves with FEMA grant
A grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) totaling up to $5,847,714 is being awarded to Keene State College
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Systemic change is overdue
Disclaimer: This article contains descriptions of police brutality and violence. On Jan. 7 at around 8:30 p.m. local time in
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Wellness Center ‘reorganizes and restructures’
Navigating through a national mental health crisis with multiple vacancies
Keene State held an all-campus meeting on Nov. 14, 2022, in which KSC President Melinda Treadwell presented a plan to
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KSC not backfilling professors
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2020, The Equinox reported that 90 different faculty and staff members
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Cohen Center hosts Kristallnacht remembrance event
“Building Resilience through Memory” was the theme for this year’s Kristallnacht remembrance event held at the Colonial Theater. The event
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Campus Safety issues warning for car thefts
On Monday, Oct. 31, the Department of Campus Safety released an email to students reminding them that those with cars
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College football fan frenzy after the field goal
On Saturday, Oct. 15, the Tennessee Volunteers scored an upset win against the Alabama Crimson Tide for the first time
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Track facility forecast: status of the college’s proposed athletics space
Keene State currently does not have its own track and field facility, but the college has been working to change
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Keeping up with fire codes
In recent weeks, there has been a noticeable presence of maintenance staff, particularly at the Redfern Arts Center and the
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All about accreditation
In the fall 2020 semester, it was brought to the college’s attention that it was short of a 60-hour class
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School spending increases due to inflation
Despite the gradual return to normalcy that has been seen, the effects of the pandemic are still present in this
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