COURTESY PHOTO Rocky Balboa won the Cold War thirty-three years ago when he defeated top Russian boxer, Ivan Drago, in front of the Soviet Union. After giving a rousing speech about peace and change, the Russian people began cheering his name and admiring American courage to a triumphant 80’s song […]
Author: Mason Masotta
Big. Meaty. Claws.
Did your mother ever tell you “don’t play with your food?” Mine did. I never listened. When we were at seafood restaurants with my extended family, I would sometimes order the lobster. Not because I like lobster. Oh no, I very much do not like lobster. I just liked to […]
Celebrating 13 Years of Impact
COURTESY PHOTO In January of 2019 one of PSU’s beloved English professors, Dr. Karolyn Kinane, will be starting a new position at the University of Virginia Contemplative Sciences Center. Most students have already said their goodbyes to Dr. Kinane and it is in the wake of her absence that we […]
The Face of the Junior Class
COURTESY PHOTO ADRIANA WHITAKER It’s not uncommon for students to go through their college careers without knowing what goes on behind the scenes. But the reason they’re able to do that is because of the hard work of their fellow students. Adriana Whitaker is the Class of 2020 President; it […]
5th Annual Stress Free Oasis
COURTESY PHOTO BY DENISE NORMANDIN The Stress Free Oasis is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students of Plymouth State University to join together in relaxation. Calming music slows people down on an otherwise hectic afternoon as they spread glitter frosting over snowman-shaped sugar cookies and write their names and […]
Henan Normal University Partnership
Plymouth State University has, for many years, offered exchange opportunities to foreign countries, even hosting foreign students. With many students having gone to schools in England and Ireland, the office of global engagement has allowed students to learn more than just about academics studies. PSU has recently partnered with Henan […]
Letter to Students, Faculty and Staff on the New Housing Policy
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Building a world class university at PSU, as is our intention, requires collaboration, teamwork, and transparency. The way this new campus policy that requires all students to live on campus until they are 21 came about, does not reflect a commitment to these three elements […]
PSU-AAUP Statement of Support for Students Regarding New Campus Housing Policy November 19, 2018
On Oct 25, 2018, Plymouth State University announced changes to its on-campus housing policy that will likely force the vast majority of students to live in campus housing for at least one extra year. Students have voiced their disapproval of these policy changes. While we are disappointed by the handful […]
New Hampshire Master Chorale To Give Three Performances of “Considering Matthew Shepard”
PHOTO BY SAMANTHA LATOS “Considering Matthew Shepard” is an oratorio by composer Craig Hella Johnson. It is a three-part fusion meant to honor the life of Matthew Shepard, who was the victim of one of the most brutal hate crimes in American history. Daniel Perkins of Plymouth State University will […]
Brunnette to Return to Nationals
The men’s and women’s cross-country team ran their final races this past weekend at the NCAA division three New England regionals. Sam Brunnette (Newport Center VT) had a dramatic finish, fending off four opposing runners in the last 400 meters to earn himself a repeat championship title. He not only […]