Month: May 2007

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What a “Spring it” was

After a rather harsh beginning to this sports season, spring is finally in the air. Unfortunately, it came a little too late for the athletic teams. All four sports had great seasons, which showed outstanding talent. While the baseball and softball teams are done for the season; the men and […]

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Know the Times… and when to go

Dear Evil Overlord of Newsiness and esteemed members of the student body, I’m writing one last time to The Clock to dispel any rumors that may have cropped up this past week about me having an actual soul. Some have even said that I showed emotion when I made my […]

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Tables for tots: Help out the student parents?

Dear Editor, As a mother and a full-time student at PSU, I have to say that I am very disappointed that there isn’t a single baby changing station anywhere on campus. There are some days when my childcare provider cannot watch my daughter while I’m in class, so she must […]

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Creative writing in the wake of Virginia Tech

Many questions have surfaced in the wake of the tragedy at Virginia Tech in which Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people and later himself. One of the situations most pressing questions is could it have been prevented?  In recent reports, former classmates of Cho have described the English major as introverted and […]

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Keene tragedy

The recent rash of tragedies affecting institutions of higher education has come home to New Hampshire. According to authorities, the suicide of a Keene State College student after shooting his roommate is not related in any way to the April 16 Virginia Technical Institute tragedy. According to the Associated Press, […]

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The sweetest thing: Common Man Apprentice

You scream, we scream, The Common Man screamed for ice cream and the student body delivered. Spring Fling’s tastiest treat was served up by 14 teams, each of whom competed for the honor of being the Common Man “Apprentice.” Friday afternoon before and during the Battle of the Bands, ice […]

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AmeriCorps: a prospect for the future

It is extremely tough deciding on the next step after graduation. Some students are stressed out with the idea of finding a job and others don’t even know which career to choose. The AmeriCorps program can aid a student in finding that “right” job while lending a hand to others. […]

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Early morning never tasted so fresh and yummy

Dottie Anderson proceeds to gather her ingredients for another day’s work. The mixing, stirring, cutting and baking begins. The smell of fresh pastries, donuts, cookies and cakes consumes the bakery. Allen MacNeil turns on the lights and pulls the shades. Anderson’s Bakery is open for business.  “I bought donuts and coffee from her mother […]

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Presidential Beat

If Ohio representative Dennis Kucinich’s political stances matched his stature he’d be the second tallest Democratic candidate in America. The vegan, second-time running presidential candidate filed paper work towards impeaching Vice President Dick Cheney. No one has backed up the proposal making Kucinich’s position among the rest of the candidates, […]

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La vie de Professor Gardner Teaching French and loving every second

Some of the most interesting people at Plymouth State University are those who have come from other countries and had many experiences elsewhere. Marie Gardner is one of many intriguing professors that students can attest to. Gardner has been teaching at Plymouth State University for 18 years. She was a part time […]