Month: March 2005

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A Double Edged Sword – The Smoking Policy at Plymouth State

Smoker – The smoking band that the school is currently trying to put into action is inconvenient for smokers. There is no way to defend that smoking is healthy, however, the reality is that a lot of PSU students are addicted to cigarettes. Many people who smoke already feel deviant […]

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Poet’s Corner

Friends,Though I love you all and think that Annabelle is a super sweet girl, I don’t really dig the direction that Poet’s Corner has gone in. I love seeing work from my friends and (now former) classmates. I do, however, feel that Annabelle’s interpretation/criticism of the poems featured in Poet’s […]

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The Ten Commandments

Ten Commandments Continue to be an Issue for Judicial SystemBy Dustin SigginsPublished: Friday, March 11, 2005 Could you please see the Dustin gets a copy of the following? Thank you. I really enjoyed your story and your perspective, but I think you’re missing the point. The current Supreme Court case […]

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Ten Commandments Continue to be an Issue for Judicial System

NATIONAL-In a potentially landmark case, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two sides regarding the presence of the Ten Commandments at county courthouses in Kentucky, and a statue with religious excerpts on the grounds of the Capital Building in Austin, Texas. Thomas Van Orden, a man with a history of […]

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Smoking Policy Raises Some Eyebrows

PLYMOUTH- After recent extensive research The Chemical Advisory Task Force (CHAT) recommended that there needed to be some modification in Plymouth State University’s current smoking policies. Upon request of President Wharton, CHAT conducted online surveys, held a campus forum, and prepared extensive focus groups/committee discussions on the campus smoking issue. […]

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EPA Proposes Heavy Fines

PLYMOUTH-On February 25 President Wharton received an official written complaint from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), issuing penalty fines totaling to 171, 050 dollars regarding “alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.” While the current fines are hefty, they may not be the final cost for the school: […]

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Forward Thinking in Auto Industry (Part 2)

This Multi-part article will examine the steps that five major auto-manufactures are taking towards creating a more environmentally friendly automobile. This week we will look at the various projects that Daimler Chrysler is working on. Daimler Chrysler (DC), a leader in automotive innovation, is working hard not only to make […]

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PSU Student Battles Cancer and Legal System

PLYMOUTH-Plymouth State University Student Michelle Morse has been struggling to maintain her academics despite her battle with colon cancer. Recently, her parents have been embroiled in a legislative battle to medically ensure college students facing serious medical conditions. Michelle Morse was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2003 and was faced […]

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PSU to Join National Trend for Middle East Education

PLYMOUTH-Twenty years after requesting a new Middle East specialist for the Social Science department at Plymouth State University, the process for hiring has finally begun. The faculty members are currently sorting through 33 applications trying to decide which candidate is the best choice for PSU. Recognizing the importance of studying […]

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Digital Dimensions Does Resident Evil 4

After recently finishing his security training. Leon Kennedy now dedicates his life to protecting the president and the first family. The only problem is that the presidents daughter has been kidnapped and it’s up to Leon to find her. If Leon thought he had it tough back in Raccoon City, […]