On February 18th, PSU opened the Museum of the White Mountains (MWM) to students and staff at 34 Highland Street. The White Mountains have become a historic symbol of Plymouth, as well as northern New Hampshire. The Museum is a trans-disciplinary exhibit where “geology, art, history, environment, culture, tourism, and […]
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Where’s the Beef?
Mon., Feb 11th, students at Plymouth State were surprised to see the absence of meat during all meals at Prospect Dining Hall. Instead of the normal stations including beef and poultry products, students were forced to choose between varieties of colorful vegetables. After having been approached by PETA and […]
Please Read This Message – Siren Test has Changed!
Please Read This Message – Siren Test has Changed! Plymouth State University will conduct a test of the emergency siren at noon on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. At that time, the emergency siren will sound for about 5 minutes in approximately 30-second intervals. The university will be conducting a complete and thorough test of the system to […]
2013 Plymouth Town Elections
The beginning of a new year calls for many changes within the Plymouth community. New teachers, businesses and leaders of the community are coming to arise. In just one short month, the town of Plymouth will be holding elections for the new Board of Selectman. On March 12, 2013, […]
Held to a Higher Standard
Most college students start their day around 10 in the morning. But, for the Plymouth State University students enrolled in the Army’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), their morning begins at 5:30. They go through a series of physical readiness trainings that include a variation of push-ups, sit-ups, cardio, […]
I’m Stickin’ to the Union
Last year, the Plymouth State University adjunct faulty officially unionized. This year, Plymouth could see their full time faculty following the same path. For years there have been peripheral talks about creating a faculty union, but up until this past summer there were no real discussions among the faculty […]
It’s On The State
Throughout the United States, a fluctuating economy makes college an expensive commodity. New Hampshire is currently falling in last place nationally for public funding for higher education, and here at Plymouth, we only receive 6 percent of our operating budget from the state. It seems Plymouth State University faces a […]
Saving Face for University Police
We’ve all had this moment. You see them standing a few feet away with their arms against their hips in those tight, beige button ups with “Plymouth State University Police,” badges all over, gun on person, you know he or she is the police. You walk past them with […]
Guggenheim Visits PSU
On Oct. 4, Hans Guggenheim spoke to a crowd of community members, curious students, and faculty at the Silver Center. President Steen was in attendance and introduced Guggenheim, praising his insight and teaching backgrounds, saying that, “a discussion of war and peace could never be a more important topic.” […]
Where’s The Money?
Students are very aware of the rising cost of attending college. As with any university, PSU depends on alumni donations and support to try and keep costs low, and to pay for different projects across campus, such as renovations or student scholarships. Yet compared to other universities, PSU ranks […]