Keene State College Journalism

👀 Looking to join the Owls Media Network Team? There are a handful of student job opportunities to be a part of some of the best college broadcasts in the nation!

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Journalism alum Emma Hamilton ‘18 was featured in the first episode of Beyond the Arch, a podcast telling the stories of Keene State College alumni.

From Keene State to Emmy-Nominated Reporter | Beyond the Arch Podcast (Emma Hamilton) In this episode of Beyond the Arch, host Andrea Vickers-Sivret sits down with Keene State College alum Emma Hamilton (Class of 2018), now an Emmy-nominated a...

⚖️📰 (April 27–May 1) begins Monday!

Join the SPJ Ethics Committee for a free virtual panel discussion on how to distinguish reporters and ethical journalism from the growing mix of content creators, AI, activists and misinformation online.

🗓 April 28
🕖 7–8 p.m. EDT

Panelists include:
• Olivia Hicks, Minnesota Star Tribune sports reporter and Gen Z journalist covering how young people understand journalism
• Liz Kelly Nelson, founder of Project C and former executive at Gannett and Vox
• Aaron Parnas, digital news creator and “newsfluencer” with 8M+ followers
• Erik Ugland, Marquette University professor studying how journalists are defined

Moderated by SPJ Ethics Committee Chair Dan Axelrod.

🔗Register now to join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4vRa4OO

Meet Ali Baretta ’26 🎓

A Multimedia Journalism and English Literature major from Southington, CT, Ali made the decision to switch into journalism at the end of her sophomore year, and it quickly became the best decision she’s made. Driven by her passion for writing, she’s built a strong foundation in media writing while exploring the many ways storytelling can take shape.

From developing video storytelling skills in backpack journalism with Dr. Nye to gaining hands-on experience as a writing intern with Marketing and Communications, Ali has expanded her skillset far beyond the page, learning everything from interviewing techniques to multimedia storytelling and journalism ethics.

After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in media writing, ideally continuing work similar to what she’s doing now and creating content that informs and connects with audiences.

Her biggest takeaway? Growth happens outside your comfort zone, and that’s exactly where she found her success!

Ali describes her college experience in one word: eye-opening ✨

Meet Charlotte King '26 🎓

Charlotte is a Multimedia Journalism and Social Media major from Rochester, NH. A fifth-year senior graduating in May, Charlotte is the webmaster for The Equinox.

Charlotte is very involved on campus, participating in Film Society and Feminist Collective as well as The Equinox.

Charlotte's advice to students: "One of the best things about studying journalism is that you are developing skills that help you learn about anything and everything else in the world. Take advantage of the resources around you to make sure those skills are as sharp as possible. Sign up for a class or join a club outside of your comfort zone. Find a reason to get familiar with the studio spaces in the Media Arts Center. Write for The Equinox (meets Mondays at 9 p.m. in Room 309 of the L.P. Young Student Center)!"

We can't wait to see what you do next, Charlotte!

We are very proud of the Keene State College journalism, social media, and graphic design majors and recent graduates at The Equinox who received awards at New Hampshire PBS today from the New Hampshire Press Association in its 2025 Distinguished Journalism Contest.

They include:

1st and 3rd place, best graphic, Elijah Fisher
1st place, general excellence, Equinox staff
1st place, best photo/video, Alana Perry
2nd place, best photo/video, Skylar Tourville
2nd place, best podcast, video or multimedia, Equinox staff
2nd place, best sports coverage, Nathan Hope
3rd place, best photo/video, Xander Noel
3rd place, best sports coverage, Jacob Enscoe
3rd place, best published feature, Ryan Pacheco

Pictured L-R: Charlotte King, Madelyn Marabella, Nathan Hope, Nicholas Ackley.

Happy Local News Day from KSC Journalism!
Local News Day is a national day of action meant to reconnect communities with trusted local news and highlight how local outlets keep people informed!

For students, Local News Day matters because local news helps us understand what is happening in the places we live, study, and work. For example, The Equinox covers schools, housing, safety, local government, and events—issues that matter to everyone on and off campus. Student journalists are helping expand local coverage and connecting younger audiences to the community of Keene.

Student journalists with The Equinox at Keene State College met with U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) when she was on campus today.

Being in the state with the first-in-the-nation presidential primary election, our students have incredible access to national political candidates as well as local, state and regional office-seekers.

L-R: Nicholas Ackley, Madelyn Marabella, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Nathan Hope, Charlotte King, Serena Taylor, Jacob Enscoe.