N.H. Student Shoots Roommate on Finals Day May 5, 2007
Keene State College Student Shoots Roommate, Kills Self ... The officers found the caller's roommate, 21-year-old sophomore Michael Dyke, in his bedroom at the apartment, about a quarter-mile from the Keene State College campus, authorities said. (Fox News)
Police: College student shoots roommate, self May 5, 2007
Police: A college student shot and wounded his roommate, then killed himself He turned the gun on himself when police tried to enter, authorities said Apartment was near Keene State College campus in New Hampshire Adjust font size ... The officers found the caller's roommate, 21-year-old sophomore Michael Dyke, in his bedroom at the apartment, about a quarter-mile from the Keene State College campus, authorities said. (CNN -- US)
College Student Shoots Roommate, Then Kills Himself May 5, 2007
Police got a call a little after midnight from a man who said he'd been shot in an apartment near the Keene State College campus. That man is hospitalized in fair condition. (KWTX.com, TX)
U.S. college student shoots roommate, kills self May 5, 2007
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Xinhua) -- A student at the Keene State College in the northeastern U.S. state of New Hampshire shot and injured his roommate before killing himself early Friday morning, U.S. media reported. Local police said the student, Michael Dyke, 21, shot his roommate and then killed himself as police were talking to him through his door. (Xinhuanet, China)
Keene State shootings mystify officials May 5, 2007
Police and Keene State College officials said the shootings appeared to be an isolated incident among the roommates, with no obvious motive. Alcohol might have been involved, said Heed, who planned a full autopsy and toxicology tests. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Student shoots man, then kills self May 5, 2007
Police, prosecutors, and Keene State College officials said the shootings, which started about 12:30 a.m., appeared to have no obvious motive. Alcohol might have been involved, so an autopsy and toxicology tests were planned on the body of Michael Dyke, 21, a sophomore from Orford, County Attorney Peter Heed said. (Boston Globe -- Local)
UNH no longer a 'safety school' May 3, 2007
State colleges the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University and Keene State College are turning away record numbers of applicants this year. Because the number of students applying has swelled in the past decade, the result of a high school graduation boom and tuition rates lower than those at private schools, state colleges can be more selective. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
N.H. colleges look at security following Va. Tech shootings Apr 19, 2007
Keene State College has a campus safety department, which works in conjunction with Keene Police Department, spokeswoman Robin Dutcher said. But the officers at the 5,235-student campus are not armed, she said. (Concord Monitor)
Shea-Porter praises Seacoast Reads, Project Mentor Apr 14, 2007
"Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Bruce Mallory began the ceremony introducing everybody involved and giving a warm welcome into Project Mentor.The program was started in 1997 at UNH, and since has had a constructive impact on hundreds of middle school students and undergraduate mentors. Due to its success, Project Mentor expanded last fall by the University System of New Hampshire to be active also at UNH Manchester, Plymouth State University, Keene State College and Granite State... (The New Hampshire, NH)
City, Keene State joining on biodiesel project Apr 13, 2007
KEENE, N.H. (AP) -- Officials in Keene (New Hampshire) are working with Keene State College to set up a research-and-production site for biodiesel fuel. Biodiesel is a fuel alternative made from vegetable oil, recycled cooking grease or animal fat, among other resources. (Concord Monitor)
Feldman Named CCC Rookie of the Week Apr 10, 2007
BEVERLY, MA - (Albany, NY/Guilderland) earned Commonwealth Coast Conference weekly honors for the second time this season after she helped lead the Gulls to a 16-2 win over the Keene State College Owls. Feldman was named the CCC Co-Rookie of the Week after netting four goals and dishing out three assists in Endicott's win over Keene State. (Ecgulls.com)
Democrat's bill pushed biodiesel study in N.H. Apr 9, 2007
As for the health benefits, Keene State College researcher Melinda Treadwell has been studying the health affects of diesel since 2000. Treadwell says diesel-burning engines emit 40 compounds known to or suspected of causing cancer. (Concord Monitor)
Biodiesel bill passes N.H. House Apr 8, 2007
The respiratory health impacts of diesel has been the focus of federally funded research by Dr. Melinda Treadwell, associate professor at Keene State College, since 2000. Petroleum diesel engines emit more than 40 compounds that are known or suspected cancer-causing agents and are estimated to generate between 4 and 53 percent of the fine particulate matter pollution concentrations in areas across the United States. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Obama campaign take of $25M gets attention Apr 5, 2007
Barack Obama talks to a crowd of several thousand at Keene State College in Keene, N.H., Monday, April 2, 2007. (Jim Cole / AP). (Albany Times Union)
Gulls Ground Owls, 16-2 Apr 3, 2007
EC topped Keene State College 16-2 in a non-conference match up on Monday. Alex Pearce found the net four times and added an assist in EC's 16-2 win over the Keene State College Owls ... BEVERLY, MA - (Underhill, VT/Kimball Union) scored three first half goals to power the Gulls to a 16-2 win over the Keene State College Owls on a rain soaked Monday afternoon in Beverly, MA.. (Ecgulls.com)
Girl heads to state geography bee Mar 31, 2007
The state finals will be held at Keene State College today at noon, and the top 10 finalists will compete later in the afternoon, according to organizer Kristen Alvarez, a geography professor at Keene State. The winner will go on to compete in the national competition in Washington D.C. in May. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Today's Obits Mar 9, 2007
She was a graduate of Keene State College and Portsmouth High School. She will be sorely missed by her loved ones. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Women's Lacrosse Postponed Mar 7, 2007
BEVERLY, MA - Today's women's lacrosse game between Endicott College and Keene State College has been postponed due to weather concerns. Check ecgulls. (Ecgulls.com)
Men's and Women's Lacrosse Game Times Changed Mar 6, 2007
The Endicott women's lax game time vs. Keene State College on Wednesday has been moved to 3:00 PM to accommodate a double-header on the all-purpose stadium. The Gulls and the Owls will face-off at 3:00 PM with the men's game against Babson immediately following at 5:30. (Ecgulls.com)
Her stock tip is, don't give up Feb 26, 2007
The couple, with two children, moved back east when Goff's husband was hired by Keene State College; a third son was born soon thereafter. She worked part time at Keene State, administering grants in two women's aid programs. (Boston Globe)
Gulls Opener Called Due to Weather Feb 26, 2007
Endicott will look to ride the momentum of their early season success into their March 7th home-opener with Keene State College. The Gulls and the Owls are slated to face-off at 4:00 PM in Beverly, MA.. (Ecgulls.com)
A darker take on three classics Feb 23, 2007
The series is put together collectively by the theater departments of UNH, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College, with each of the plays in the trilogy produced by one of the schools. The project is a new idea for theater education and has taken over two and a half years to finally reach the stage. (The New Hampshire, NH)
UMASS DARTMOUTH: Abelard, Turtoro help Corsairs shoot down Warriors Feb 21, 2007
Second-seeded Keene State College (22-4) moved on with a 98-86 victory over seventh-seeded Plymouth State University (10-16), and sixth-seeded UMass Boston (10-16) sprung an 88-82 upset on third-seeded Western Connecticut State (14-12). Keene State and UMass Boston will meet in Friday's 6 p.m. semifinal at RIC, which will also hosts Saturday's championship game. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Kucinich calls for peace, unity Feb 21, 2007
He started his day by making stops at both Plymouth State University and Keene State College and attended a house party in Peterborough. After delivering a brief speech to a group of more than 100 people at UNH, Kucinich fielded questions on the war in Iraq, universal health care, AIDS and the importance of New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary status. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Lehman crowned Miss University Feb 20, 2007
The contest, open to full-time female students and employees between the ages of 17 and 24 at any of the University System of New Hampshire institutes, featured five UNH students along with a contestant from Keene State College and another from Plymouth State University. After five rounds of competition, including an off-stage interview prior to Saturday's event, UNH senior Erika Lehman was crowned Miss University 2007. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Police: Keene student subdued with pepper spray Feb 12, 2007
KEENE, N.H. (AP) -- Police say a Keene State College student was so intoxicated they had to use pepper spray to subdue him. Officers say without the pepper spray they would have had problems getting handcuffs on 19-year-old Mark Flaherty, who was charged with resisting arrest and alcohol possession. (Concord Monitor)
Complete Results Feb 12, 2007
49 11 Keene State College 'A' 12:22. 11 12 Florida Atlantic University 'A' 12:24. (Umassathletics.com)
Hillary Clinton to visit Keene, N.H., on Sunday Jan 31, 2007
Clinton campaigned for her husband, former President Bill Clinton, at Keene State College in January 1996, shortly before that year's Democratic presidential primary. Calls to Clinton's campaign office and the state Democratic Party spokesman for more schedule details were not immediately returned Tuesday. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Two exhibits at UNH Art Gallery Jan 5, 2007
"The Disasters of War" etchings are being exhibited at The Art Gallery, UNH, as a special visual arts presentation in support of The Greek Trilogy Project, a collaboration among the theater departments from the University of New Hampshire, Keene State College and Plymouth State University ... The plays are "The Trojan Women," by Euripides, directed by Paul Mroczka and performed by Plymouth State University, "Agamemnon," by Aeschylus, directed by Ron Spangler and performed by Keene State College;... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
AT COLLEGE: Pontes coming along nicely at Bryant Jan 1, 2007
Grandfield is a senior guard for the Bears (6-1), who played a night game against Keene State College in Costa Mesa on Saturday. The team will travel to Providence on Thursday for a game against Rhode Island College, where Grandfield played before transferring to Bridgewater State. (The Standard-Times, MA)