mwalsh @ November 20, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Caitlin Glenn
At colleges and universities which do not offer a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work many undergraduate students choose a degree in Sociology in hopes that it will prepare them for a future in their desired field, but will they really be prepared for the actual problems that Social Workers meet on a daily [...]
mwalsh @ November 19, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Lisa Manocchi
Today we have the option to choose if we want a public or private school. In first deciding a school you need to know the differences in these types of schools. Private schools require those entering to pay tuition every year ranging up to $28,000, while public schools are funded by [...]
mwalsh @ November 18, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Andrew Schaefer
There is an interesting topic regarding gender and politics known as the “gender gap.” The gender gap refers to the difference in political party preferences of men and women. This difference, which began to be seen in the early 1990s, shows that women are about five to ten percent more likely [...]
mwalsh @ November 17, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Katie Weiss
Realizing our own opinion can be difficult at times. Influences from friends, family, and particularly media can create confusion about what to believe. With media pouring information into our daily lives shouting out advertisements and opinions, how can we decide what is valid or not, biased or well rounded, censored or [...]
mwalsh @ November 17, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Jamie McDermott
I recently completed a research project on the topic of Inequality and iexplored if the American Dream is still attainable. The “American Dream” to most U.S. citizens means that through hard work, courage and determination one could achieve prosperity. That you’ll have wages that will support your family, affordable health care, opportunites for [...]
mwalsh @ November 17, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Katie Hauser
Take a minute to think about how your family influences the decisions you make on a daily basis. For the most part they influence you in a positive way; with regards to your interests, values, and goals. Do not forget however, they can also be responsible for the hate you feel, but more [...]
mwalsh @ November 12, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Lauren Rosenzweig
Over the last forty years, the Sex Revolution evolved rapidly and left a small space for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community to rise up and begin a separate revolution. As the sex era redefined the boundaries for fluent use of sexual references within the media, homosexuality gradually gained more attention. After [...]
mwalsh @ November 12, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Katie StCyr and Lauren Lanciani
Not so long ago, sex was not a topic that was openly discussed. Today, sex comes up in everyday conversations, on just about every channel on TV, in most songs, and in the majority of popular magazines. But do our views of sex and the male and female gender come [...]
mwalsh @ November 10, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Karen Webster
Global climate change has become part of our everyday vocabulary and in turn we see a widespread movement to living “green.” However living “green,” to me isn’t about buying organic products, a hybrid vehicle or cutting down on your water and carbon footprints. It is about the small things; donating clothing, buying second [...]
mwalsh @ November 5, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Tim Brothwell
Inequality is a growing concern in the modern world as we see a continued move towards a globalized economy and globalized culture. Inequality is present in every community, state, country, and nation across the world. People who live within miles, even blocks of each other often live completely different lives, simply because some [...]
mwalsh @ November 5, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Brianna Sartori
So many people question why our country bothers to help the less fortunate areas of the world. Too many people have the mentality of ‘every man for himself’ and have forgotten that we are all affected by each other’s actions. While the economic problems of countries such as Togo and Tanzania may not [...]
mwalsh @ November 5, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Elizabeth Marchi
How does one define the American Dream? It certainly depends on one’s definition of the dream, and there are many to choose from. Traditionally, Americans have believed that achieving the dream of fame, success and wealth was done by frugality and hard work. However, due to industrialization and the development of modern America, [...]
mwalsh @ October 26, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Danielle Lawrence
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘inequality’? Many words, phrases, and examples may pop into your head when you hear this powerful word. When I think of inequality, I immediately think of racism. Do you know that there are people who do not consider racism a problem [...]
mwalsh @ April 28, 2008 # No Comment Yet
By Liz Panneton
Today we are bombarded by media on a constant basis, whether we know it or not. Cell phones, blackberries, television, radio, billboards, magazines you name it. It’s there, and along with all of these images, are ideas of the ideal, what we are supposed to gravitate toward in order to feel acceptance [...]
mwalsh @ April 10, 2008 # One Comment
Gender Roles
By Jessica Stone
Have you ever wondered why things change in our society? One specific thing that has changed is gender roles. According to Wikipedia encyclopedia gender roles is a set of perceived behavioral norms that is associated to the genders of female and male. In the United States gender roles start to influence someone [...]
mwalsh @ April 10, 2008 # One Comment
Nicaraguan energy crisis
By Tyler James Girouard
While visiting Nicaragua over spring break (2008) our group had the privilege of meeting and speaking with a Consumer Rights advocate from Masaya named Roger Lacayo. We discussed many social issues and problems that needed to be taken on head first, the most prominent issue, energy. During the discussion the [...]
mwalsh @ April 10, 2008 # One Comment
Rwanda: Then and Now
By Amanda Curtis
Ever dream about going some place that would be an adventure? Or want to go on a trip that could be a chance of a lifetime?
Six Keene State College students will be going on a unique travel opportunity to Rwanda, Africa in the month of May. The “catch” [...]
mwalsh @ April 10, 2008 # 6 Comments
The negative side of cell phones
By Melanie Hodet
I was sitting at a basket ball game a little while ago and as I looked around at the people around me sitting in the stands, I noticed a girl that looked to be about 13 or 14 texting on her phone. I looked around at the other [...]
mwalsh @ April 10, 2008 # 3 Comments
Women and Occupations
By Lindsey Smith
When I was 12 I decided I was going to be a firefighter. This decision stemmed from the most traumatizing experience I’ve ever been through. My next-door neighbors’ house caught on fire in the middle of the night. It was one of the scariest scenes I have ever witnessed. Kelly (the [...]
mwalsh @ April 10, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Main Street
By Kristen Duquette
These pictures represent some of the different eating establishments in Keene. Just on Main Street alone there are at least five “ethnic” restaurants. The variety and exposure to different cultures helps our Keene community become more diverse in not only what we do but what we eat. Choices in restaurants allow people [...]
mwalsh @ April 10, 2008 # One Comment
Are videogames really violent?
By Heather Martin
Videogames have become increasingly popular over the past ten years. Since the release of the first videogame system called the Odyssey there have been many new systems released and thousands of different games. There are games that appeal to people of all ages from young children to adults. [...]
mwalsh @ April 10, 2008 # One Comment
Men and sports: Can’t get enough
By Hannah Sortino
Throughout my life I have learned and seen so many things in this world, and there is more to come. But the relationship between men and sports has always been one of those things that stuck out to me. Being a woman myself, I have always [...]