Month: May 2010

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What’s in bloom for you?

We have all heard of birthstones and horoscopes, but how about birth flowers? Each month has a special flower that is unique and different. Even though there are certain colors that correspond to birthstones and meanings associated with horoscopes, the birth flowers have specific colors and representation attached to each […]

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Be a glad grad

Graduation blues can hit anyone. Seniors have almost completed a huge milestone in their lives but sometimes just aren’t that excited. Their exact post-graduation plan could be in place, but chances are many students feel the same way. However, there are certainly things that can be done to ease the […]

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Weird instruments for weird moods

Ever heard of the drums, the guitar or the xylophone? How about the theremin or the harmonic generator? There are thousands of musical instruments from places all over the world and built anywhere from thousands of years ago up to the past year. Some instruments such as the harp are […]

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Summer Jamz

The weather’s getting warmer and the lazy days of summer are only a few short weeks away. With the warmer weather comes an upbeat, positive vibe — here are a few of my favorite summertime jams that let the good times continue to roll. 1)Atmosphere – “Sunshine” The laid-back beat […]

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Celebrity Playlist

Astronautalis – “Two Years Before the Mast” – Astronautalis is currently my favorite musician. His style is so varied that it cannot be described. Check him out. Gavin Castleton – “Home,” the entire album – one song cannot be selected (although if I had to pick it would be “Stampete”) […]

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Live band practice with “Cauterize the Earth”

Monday, April 19, 7:00 p.m., sitting on the cement floor of storage unit 131. I’m watching the two-liter Coca-cola bottle pulsate as Manchester based “soul grind” band Cauterize The Earth digs in to their third song of the set. They’re practicing to improve and perfect for their demo but also […]

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Edit the sad parts

Spring Fling is pretty awesome, especially if it’s your first time at PSU for the events. There are a few things to take in mind during this weekend. 1. If you chose to drink, do it in moderation.Going to the show completely obliterated is not fun. Getting sick in a […]

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PSU softball cliches LEC berth with win

The Plymouth State University softball team clinched a berth in the Little East Conference Tournament with their split against Western Connecticut on Saturday, May 1 at Westside Field.  WestConn took the first game by a score of 11-2 but PSU nabbed the second game 8-4 as well as a spot […]

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On the prowl with Mike Moore

John Scheinman has been PSU’s men’s basketball coach and athletics development coordinator for 10 years. He recently  resigned to accept the promotion to Major Gifts Officer in the University Advancement office.  He begins his new position July 1. First off, what made you want to be a basketball coach? To […]

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PSU is ‘crazy’ for Drake

Students crowded the Hartman Union Building on Monday as early as 8 a.m. anticipating the opening of the Drake ticket sales, which officially began at 10 a.m.  By the time tickets began selling, the HUB was overrun with students and the line stretched out of the HUB and down to […]