Keene State College holds first annual leukemia walk and run
Many view the act of running or walking a track as monotonous and dry but Keene State College students proved otherwise on a sunny Saturday afternoon. At the Joyce Athletic fields on campus, many broke a sweat to raise money to perpetuate research and treatment for those who have battled leukemia.
Keene State College students learn about alternative paths for lives after graduation
The decision to enter programs such as AmeriCorps, City Year, Student Conservation Association and the Peace Corps are those left up to strong individuals willing to put in personal time and effort.
Volunteer tour guides lead perspectives through campus
They present the history, hotspots and educational destinations of Keene. They are the first person a prospective student connects with. They are the tour guides who have passion for their jobs and educating people.
Local’s story proves gambling is much more than a game for some
Gamblers can temporarily live in a fantasy world of riches with only a dollar and a dream. However, some dreams don’t come true and a gambling addict’s fantasies can turn into delusions. In the gambling world, the odds are always in favor of the house.
Motivated student brings Relay for Life to Keene State for the first time
Someone who knows how to make the best out of every situation is Keene State College freshman Rebecca Lazinsk. In her first month at KSC, Lazinsk started making contacts and coordinating to bring a Relay for Life event to KSC for the first time.
KSC product design major creates beruit tables for friends and family
Some Keene State College students may place their red solo cups on plastic, cardboard or wooden tables to play the infamous game of beer pong, better known in the region as beruit. While the name of the game has always been a subject of debate at KSC, most students don’t pay much attention to the table they play on.
Dedicated Residence Hall Organization members awarded for their hard work
California is calling to an unsung Keene State College student organization and its staff advisor for materializing a lot of something from almost nothing. The Residential Housing Organization (RHO) at KSC will receive two major awards at an annual conference held at the University of San Diego on June 21.
KSC provost fascinated with new media
Originally from New Orleans, he spends more than 40 hours a week dedicated to his work, is fascinated with mass media and tweets his daily thoughts. Emile Netzhammer, Provost of Keene State College and vice president of academic affairs, is an accomplished worker whose job entails more than students may know.
Over the past three years, the noun and verb tweet has acquired a new meaning. In addition to the voice of a bird, a tweet is a virtual post or update on the popular social network site called Twitter. Twitter is a modern information network connecting curious people from around the world.
Grand opening set in time for Class of 2010’s reception
Construction is finishing up, staff has moved into their new offices and a date has been set for the grand opening of the new Keene State College Alumni center. Director of Alumni and Parent Relations, Patty Farmer said the process went well.
The Good Book bids its followers to “Love thy neighbor,” but what does this age-old statute entail and how does it hold up against the often colorful lifestyle of a college student? Moving into off-campus housing is yet another step young adults often take during their latter college years.
Consequences have not stopped some Keene students from being academically dishonest
As students, specifically college students, it is a normality to get up, go to class, get school work done in a timely manner and still have enough time to experience the “college life” that creates those long-lasting memories.
