I'm sure we can all say that during our college years we change a great deal, and commencement is a recognition of that. Even the term 'commencement' - it means beginning, and yet we're ending. But it really focuses on how you're beginning a new stage in your life.

I think commencement is important. I think in American society, we don't have that many traditions or celebrations, and this is one that we still have.

Keene State has many areas of change with new buildings and new college administrators,

Secret Number One: Dump the Fucking Assholes. Dump 'em! There are people in your life who make you feel great about yourself. Keep them around. For as long as possible. Then there are people who will drain your life force, drop by drop, because making you feel empty makes them feel full. Life is a little screwed up like that.

You know, I'm not too sure what you just said. Now everybody gets a great deal.

We have to be vigilant and get out and get after them and make sure we deal with this issue,