CLOCK PHOTO / CARLY RISTUCCIA Many of the students at Plymouth State University have most likely taken a walk through downtown Plymouth and passed by Kil’n Time Art Studio. If they took a moment to venture into this studio, they would be greeted with a very inviting atmosphere where they […]
Month: November 2014
A Visit from Senator Rand Paul
Last Thurs. Oct. 16, Plymouth State University welcomed Kentucky Senator, Rand Paul, who came to the school to discuss a variety of topics and issues, mainly those pertaining to students. Paul has been in Kentucky’s office since 2010 as a senator, but has recently been discussing running for the presidential […]
Politics for Beginners: Hong Kong Riots
Though China is one of the United States’ greatest trading partners and economic allies, American citizens have been kept in the dark about what really goes on in this codependent relationship. The media tends not to criticize much of what happens in China. Many theorize it is because of the […]
ABC: Building a Better Campus
COURTESY PHOTO / MARK FISCHLER A project six years in the making, “ABC – A Better Campus,” an organization devoted to creating a campus culture that is more racially, culturally, and socially accepting, took to the stage of the Silver Center on the night of convocation to present to 220 first-year […]
College Rankings Show Plymouth in Top Ten Percent
The internet is filled with lists of “The Best Colleges for Partying,” “The Best Colleges for Hooking Up,” and even “The Best Colleges for Breaking Up.” Yet recently, more serious lists have come out, such as “Top Colleges for Graduation Rates,” “Top Colleges for Landing an Internship,” and “Top Colleges […]
Why I Love the Newspaper
If you’re reading this, let me extend my gratitude. I love to write, and even though I know newspapers aren’t as big as they used to be, I continue to write because I love the language, I love the field, but most of all I love my colleagues. In only […]
Pumpkin Fest Riots
There was a surplus of people in Keene this past weekend, including students from various schools as well as families who came to enjoy the festivities. The excitement among the festival goers was evident with so many people in attendance. Events like Pumpkin Fest are well known for attracting visitors […]
Ebola Hysteria
CLOCK PHOTO / NINA WEINSTEIN Ebola has been a main topic on the news for several months. First breaking out in Liberia, and then spreading to different portions of Africa, it has now migrated. Now, there are healthcare officials coming down with the disease and people are returning from infected […]
Plymouth Opens Veins and Hearts:
Plymouth State University students and members of the Plymouth community were invited to participate in the Red Cross blood drive held in the Hage Room upstairs in the HUB on Oct. 14 and 15. The basic features of participation in the drive include registering, health history and physical overview, the […]
Pinkwashing:
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A month of courage, compassion, and heavy marketing. Among all cancer advocacies, breast cancer tops the list. Pink ribbons, athletic gear, accessories, and clothing riddle the nation in support of the cause, or as some critics say, to market their products. The Susan G. […]