Keene Equinox

Robberies, assaults, stabbings and shootings. Recent media attention to the "crime wave" sweeping Keene has left some questioning what happened to a city once known for its safe, quaint character. Although the spring and summer brought an unusual influx of crime, it's important to note that violent crime statistics here have, along with the national average, decreased over the last 20 years.… 3 Comments

Dear freshmen, If only I had known then what I know now. Four years ago, when I came to college, I could have used a good lovable screw up like myself to take me on his knee. It would have been nice to know, for instance, that getting caught underage for internal possession costs over $300 in fines and court fees and a little more than a cool $100 when you finally get your license back after a 90 day revocation.… 1 Comment

If you're a college freshmen like me, you're probably still feeling out where all your classes are, what the most delectable meal in the Dining Commons is, and just how to take care of that unsightly pile of sweaty clothes gathering in the middle of your dorm room.… Post the First Comment

You know what I think is really funny? When politicians take a hard-line stance against an issue, drop a few dozen sound bites about it, and then are discovered to be guilty of the exact same thing. It happens all the time, and it's a major reason that the general public doesn't believe their elected officials.… 1 Comment