Month: May 2005

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Forward Thinking Breaks Out in Auto Industry

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 programs that Ford Motor Company (Ford) has in place. Ford has always been an innovator in the auto industry. Henry Ford was […]

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Republican Senator Apprises PSU Students and Faculty of Social Issues

PLYMOUTH-It’s not often that the average person has an opportunity to meet a potential Presidential candidate. Over one hundred employees, former employees, and students at Plymouth State University were given that opportunity, however, when Nebraskan Senator Chuck Hagel (R) visited for approximately an hour Tuesday afternoon. He discussed issues from […]

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A Living Memorial for a Dear Friend

PLYMOUTH-“I chose this tree because it was unique, and I like to think that Todd was unique. Predictable, but unique,” commented Craig Cote, former library director, Todd Trevorrow’s partner. Cote spoke before friends and colleagues of Todd Trevorrow who gathered Thursday, April 28, for the tree planting in his honor. […]

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BUS 174: The Life of a Street Kid

Five years ago, on a sunny twelfth of June, a bus was hijacked in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by a young man named Sandro do Nascimento. Amid a city that has more than its fair share of stick-ups, it was unlikely that the hijacking was to get the attention of […]

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A Jurassic 5 Life

Saturday evening Plymouth State University students will be flocking down to the Fields behind facility services in hopes to hear the winner of the battle of the bands, and this year’s headline, Jurassic 5. J5, a Los Angeles based group, has been on the music scene since 1993. The four […]

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How to Survive Spring Fling

We’re well into the season of spring now, and we’re quickly approaching that dreaded time of the year, finals week. But students know what else to look forward to in these last few weeks: Spring Fling. That’s right; it’s everyone’s favorite excuse to be as belligerent as possible for an […]

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Information Commons: The Integration of Lamson Library and ITS

PLYMOUTH-Many schools across the country are integrating their library services with their technology services, and Plymouth State University is now stepping up to the plate of an integrated library. According to a press release, “the blending of technology services within libraries reflects the changing needs of students and a retooling […]

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Drinking Water Warning Sent to Plymouth State Students

PLYMOUTH-On May 3, Plymouth Water and Sewer District sent a notification to Plymouth State University with important information about Plymouth’s drinking water. Tests showed there was the presence of Coliform bacteria in the drinking water. While Coliform bacteria itself is not dangerous, it is an indicator that there could be […]

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Democracy’s Enemy

Do you care about freedom? Do you consider yourself a subscriber to democratic values? Do you believe that a diversity of opinions and viewpoints is one of the most important cornerstones in a democratic system? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of those questions, you should be aware of the […]

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Support for Women’s LAX

As a member of the PSU Women’s Lacrosse Team and weekly reader of The Clock, I am frustrated and upset that there has been little to no coverage of our team this spring. I am also disappointed in the lack of advertisements for ALL sporting events that occur during the […]