The president of Keene State College warned that any student involved in the Pumpkin Festival Riots on Saturday will be held accountable. Anne Huot, the Keene State President, shared her disappointment and sadness over the events that occurred on Saturday, when students and other participants at the Pumpkin festival tipped over cars, tore down lampposts and threw bottles and cans around. "We are … [Read more...]
Ferguson Riots Turn Calmer as the National Guard Pulls Out
After the two weeks of racially-charged protests, Missouri’s governor has finally ordered that the National Guard troops retire from the town of Ferguson. Tensions have eased at the end of the two weeks during which residents had taken part in violent protests after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, the unarmed black teenager killed by a police officer. Thursday marked the second day of … [Read more...]