In light of recent events, the PSU administration and members of the student body organized an information session designed to address safety concerns on the Alumni Green on Wednesday. “We want everyone to know that there are full-scale crisis and emergency plans in place,” said PSU President Sara Jayne Steen. […]
Month: May 2007
A different look at Greek Life:
#8220;Animal House” is the stereotype that most high school students envision when they daydream about their college experiences. Keggers, toga parties, and out-of-control antics normally accompany the vision of American fraternities and sororities. Plymouth State University has not always escaped the umbrella of this stereotype. Several Greek organizations lost their […]
Teaching an old system new tricks
PSU students and faculty were exposed to an idea that is trying to change education from the ground up entitled “Follow the Child” in the MPR on Monday April 30. “Follow the Child” (FTC) is a strategy designed to change school systems, empower students and create well-rounded educational programs by […]
Commencement Speaker Announced
The Plymouth State University administration has finally released Linda Tarr-Whelan as the commencement speaker for this spring’s graduation. Tarr-Whelan, the author of the soon to be released Want a Better Future? Bet on Women!, will be the guest speaker at Plymouth State’s 57 undergraduate commencement, which will be held on […]
Dr. Sheryl Shirley named to New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights
Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Sheryl Shirley has been appointed by Governor John Lynch to serve on the New Hampshire Commission of Human Rights (NHCHR). The NHCHR is a state agency established for the purpose of eliminating discrimination in the areas of employment, public accommodations and the rental or […]
Graduate Commencement Speaker chosen
PSU alumnus Wallace R. Stevens has been chosen to speak at this year’s spring Graduate Studies commencement exercises. Stevens and his wife, Meredith, are both graduates of the Plymouth State class of 1962 and have dedicated much of lives to the continual growth and success of Plymouth State University. Stevens […]
KSC’s problems with graffiti
In the wake of the Virginia Tech tragedy, Keene State College experienced instances of graffiti sympathizing with VT shooter, Cho Seung-Hui. The KSC administration is taking the situation very seriously. According to a KSC campus alert posted Wednesday, April 18 at 8:16 A.M. by KSC Campus Safety, “At approximately 7:45 […]
State of the Campus: politics can be fun!
PSU held its annual State of the Campus event to announce the results of this year’s student body elections on Thursday, April 26. The event took place in Prospect Dining Hall where students gathered for a late night event of fun foods such as like buffalo wings and cotton candy […]
Plymouth claws through Bears in regular season finale
PLYMOUTH – Senior Kelsey MacDonald had an amazing day Saturday afternoon, recording a season-high six points to lead the Plymouth State University women’s lacrosse team to a 17-5 win over Bridgewater State College in the regular season finale at Arold Field. Seniors MacDonald, Liz Boddy Meg Cupoli, Annie Pinault and […]
PSU Baseball shut down by Beacons
PLYMOUTH – Tom Michael’s pinch-hit triple in the seventh was the eventual go-ahead run, in Game One, as UMass Boston edged the Panthers 4-3 at Panther field Saturday afternoon. Both starters’ duked-it-out for eight innings strong and PSU’s Chip Hale went the distance, but ended up taking the loss as […]