Month: April 2004

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Corrections and Retractions

In an article entitled, Struggle for Greek Life, appearing in the February 20 issue, Alpha Sigma Alpha was mistakenly reported as an unrecognized sorority. Plymouth State’s chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha has in fact closed. The photo of Megan Becker appearing in the February 27 issue had the credit of […]

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A New Trend in “Green” Houses

Across the nation, environmentalists, architects, and contractors are “going green”, a new trend among some where houses are made more environmentally friendly- from solar energy, to permeable driveways, plastic and concrete siding and solar heated pools- anything to make everyday living more environmentally concise. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is the […]

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Eating Disorders and Exercise Addiction

In the HUB at Plymouth State University, the gentle whir of treadmills and elliptical machines flood the cardio theater, while music downstairs pumps from the aerobics studio. In the weight room, heavy metals clank together followed by grunts and sighs. One can’t help but notice that the number of gym […]

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Communications Honor Society

On March 8, twelve Plymouth State University students were inducted into Pi Omega, the first Lambda Pi Eta national communication studies honor society chapter at PSU. Lambda Pi Eta, founded in 1885 at Arkansas University, is the official honor society of the National Communication Association as well as an accredited […]

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Spring Fling Act Backs Out

A popular hip-hop group were contracted to perform at the upcoming annual Spring Fling concert, but their label is currently pressuring them to perform at another venue the same night. The Spring Fling Committee is currently searching for a replacement act as it is unclear whether or not the original […]

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Book Review: Talitha Stevensons An Empty Room

British author Talitha Stevenson paints a stunning portrait in mournful and joyous words of love, loyalty, and betrayal in her first novel An Empty Room, a finalist for the Whitbread First Novel Award and Guildford Book Festival’s Pendleton May First Novel Award and a gem from Carrol & Graf Publishing.Stevenson […]

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Sinus Infections

Spring is in the air and that means sinus infections are going to be back in season soon. Many people do not know when they have a sinus infection due to the symptoms. The symptoms begin as the common cold. The pain becomes more intense when gone untreated. People need […]