Of course I had to get a flat tire before I had to go to work. Unfortunately, I had never changed a tire before and didn’t even know where to start. There were directions in the trunk of my 1992 Saturn S series, but that didn’t really help me much; […]
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5 Questions with Dave Frenson of Banquets
I love it when bands don’t take themselves too seriously. Nothing is more annoying than those “tortured artist” singers in their big air conditioned busses, too busy to dole out pictures and autographs to the very people who got them out of the van in the first place. This, aside […]
First Year Jitters
The Fall semester of 2011, after a rocky start thanks to Hurricane Irene, is officially underway! Logan Sullivan, a first year student said, “Moving in was pretty hectic. Thank God they moved classes back; it was good to have time to settle in.” Now that the storm has petered out […]
Plymouth’s Great Outdoors
Just because water skiing or a day at the beach is out of season, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy other outdoor activities. With fall foliage right around the corner, it’s important to know when, where and how to still enjoy the outdoors. Plymouth State University’s Outdoor Center provides the community […]
A Hike with a History
As a student at Plymouth State University, I know how it feels to often be faced with an abundance of boredom that comes with living in the boonies of New Hampshire. While it’s tempting to wake up on a Saturday and crack open a beer, resting on the claim that […]
PSU puts the Earth in Earth Jam
This past Saturday, April 30, Plymouth State University and Common Ground hosted its 4th Annual Earth Jam, bringing together lovers of music, of the environment, and all things green. Earth Jam is a compilation of music, food, and activities that all have one common theme: the environment. Being a […]
It’s time to write a research paper… now what?
To your dismay, you’ve been assigned a research paper during the last few weeks of classes. So you walk into the library with a large coffee in hand hoping to sit down for a few solid hours to do some research, but you have no idea where to start. […]
Hookah Bars: Our Generation’s Twist on an Ancient Tradition
Cultural traditions don’t usually scream nightlife and bars, or do they? Hookah smoking is a popular trend that’s sweeping our nation. Where I am from, Massachusetts, there are eight hookah bars that provide not only a hookah pipe experience, but also a fun and exotic environment. Who knew that […]
Discursive Curriculums: The Fast-Approaching Death of the Pen and Paper
#8220;Sit up straight. Tilt the paper ever so slightly. No, no, hold the pen this way. Yes, finish the loops.” I can vividly remember sitting in Miss Sluyski’s 3rd grade classroom, pedantically shaping my O’s, crossing my T’s, swirling my S’s to perfection, motivated by the age-old threat that […]
A Royal Engagement
The wait is finally over. After a suspected ten year relationship, including a break up, Prince William and Kate Middleton are finally tying the knot on Friday, April 29, 2011. 29-year-old Kate, or soon to be known as “Catherine” as she wishes to be called henceforth, grew up in Berkshire, England […]