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The Cigarette Afterwards

Being a senior, I’ve obviously toyed with the idea of getting a job after college. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve definitely got a spot waiting for me behind the cash register at Market Basket, but I’ve also given some thought to a career change. I have therefore submitted resumes to several employers.

In A Nutshell

Legumes that are packing many proteins

Lately, conversations with my friends have been ‘humm’ing with one surprising topic. Hummus. 
It is perhaps one of the most esthetically unappealing foods there is, hands down.
A bowl of hummus appears to be the unique combination of regurgitated baby food and something Fido would leave behind.

In a Nutshell

The benefits of trying anything at least once

If there was one thing my kindergarten teacher taught me that seems to have stuck over the years, it’s “no thank you helpings.”
Mrs. Gravel always insisted we take a bite-sized portion of whatever food was being offered, whether we actually liked it or not.  I never would have tried such delicacies as green bean casserole or mac n’ cheese from scratch had it not been for this sampling method.

The Cigarette Afterwards

I recently experienced a night and morning from hell.

I should have known it was coming since I’d been doing pretty well recently. When bad things hit me, they come in groups. No single bad thing can happen to me without another bad thing following closely in its footsteps.

Confessions of a coffee connoisseur

In A Nutshell

My name is Eliza Stinneford and I am an addict. My drug of choice? Coffee. It’s a beverage that’s always there for me when I need comfort or a pick-me-up. I need it like I need sleep, although sometimes it even takes the place of this necessity.

Student Life

Keene Equinox

Senior student teachers miss out on celebratory event

‘Red & White Night’ entertains most of the class of 2010, others feel left out

Keene State College’s Red and White Night is a part of the senior class tradition and has been since the college opened its doors in 1909. Traditionally held in the L.P. Young Student Center’s Mabel Brown Room, the class of 2010 switched it up this year, as they did for the 100 Nights event, and held the Red and White Night at McCue’s Billiards & Sports lounge on Emerald Street in downtown Keene.

Keene Equinox

'Cold pack' sparks student questions

Students wanting a quick fix from sickness disappointed with the brown bag cure

As New England’s wintry weather thaws in its spring transition, Keene State College students experience the tail-end of the season’s health-related ailments and woes. KSC Health Services has just the goody bag for students with a multitude of symptoms.

Keene Equinox

The art of the taxes

KSC students turn to outside resources to help annual filing

Tax season: two simple words that mean different things to different people depending on the number at the bottom of the tax form.


The season starts in January and ends April 15. During these months, individuals contemplate filing their own taxes or working with an agency. The final decision can sometimes lead to mistakes on tax forms. Unknown information could be beneficial and a possible chance to receive more money. For many students, parents still handle tax-filing responsibilities.

Keene Equinox

A Lesson in 'Man'ners

Arizona school teacher introduces chivalry in the classroom, prompting others to ask where it has go

When people hear the word “chivalry,” classic examples of men exhibiting courteous behavior toward to women usually come to mind. However, the idea of chivalry seems to be fading away in modern society.

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Celebrating the Beautiful U

Fashion show teaches Keene State students to love the skin they’re in

Keene State College hosted the fifth annual Project U Fashion Show in the Mabel Brown Room of the L.P. Young Student Center on Feb. 23. The fashion show, hosted by the Center for Health and Wellness, differed from most runway shows mainly because the models were not showing off a particular designer’s clothing.

Keene Equinox

Spring break Shopping

Keene businesses showcase new items in time for vacation season

Most people recognize this time of year: the rain washes away the snow, the gym starts overflowing with students and boxes marked ‘spring and summer stuff,’ come pouring out of the closet.

Keene Equinox

Cracking codes

Keene State College Web site central to needs of all students

Keene State College’s home page, checked upwards of five times a day by the active student and surfed during leisure time, has been taken for granted by some students. Unbeknownst to them, hours of brainstorm and installation are behind every effortless click.