GLSEN NH, New Hampshire’s Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, is teaming up with Plymouth State University professors Meg Petersen and Liz Ahl to bring up an idea resting on many queer, soon-to-be-teacher’s minds – is it okay to be “out” at work? First year teachers have a […]
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In Memory of Steve Jobs: Creator, Innovator, Human Being
On Wed., Oct. 5, the world lost one of its greatest contributors to innovation, creativity, and technological advancement. Steven Jobs, co-founder and chief executive of Apple, Inc. passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jobs was an inventor and entrepreneur, and the mastermind behind many innovative devices such […]
Celebrating Pakistan’s History, Culture, and Music
On Thurs., Oct. 6, The Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire presented “Pakistani Music: Its Context, Meaning, & Sound” in the Heritage Commons, Samuel Reed Hall Hall at Plymouth State University. The presentation was part of The Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire’s “Caravanserai: a place where cultures meet,” a […]
Republican Presidential Candidate Buddy Roemer Comes to PSU
On Wed., Oct. 5, the first lecture of many in the Presidential Candidate Lecture Series took place in the Hage room of the HUB. This series, brought to the Students of PSU and Plymouth community members by the Student Senate, hosted Republican Presidential Candidate, Buddy Roemer. This night was held […]
There’s No Protest Here
The New York Times on Sat., Oct. 1, 2011 at 6:59 PM, posted an article online by Colin Moynihan titled “Protesters Arrested on Brooklyn Bridge.” The article began as follows: “After allowing them onto the bridge, the police cut off and arrested dozens of Occupy Wall Street demonstrators.” Twenty minutes […]
Waiting 20 Years to Die
At 11:08 p.m. on September 21, 2011 Troy Davis was executed by lethal injection. He was convicted of shooting Savannah, Georgia police officer Mark MacPhail. The execution of Mr. Davis has drawn international out cry against the Georgia State Board of Pardons and the legitimacy of the death […]
Student Senate Election Results 2011
Plymouth State University student body, drum roll please…the Student Senate election results are in! Upon the beginning of every school year, open positions for class officers and the Student Senate need to be filled as soon as possible. This year was no different as student campaigns for these positions have […]
Pricing Guest Parking: A Burden or Benefit?
The beginning of the 2011-2012 academic year at Plymouth State University brought about new regulations involving guest parking on campus. As of this semester, guests who wish to park their cars overnight must pay the price. The new costs for having a guest stay for one night, one weekend, or […]
Free Flu Vaccinations Offered to PSU Students
Northern New Hampshire has always had a reputation for its notorious winters. From its freezing temperatures to its substantial snowfalls, winter here is not something to be taken lightly. As we anticipate the approach of various activities synonymous with winter such as skiing, snowboarding, and, for the more daring students, […]
Adjuncts Make Strides Towards Equitable Pay
It is a basic principle of employment and a fundamental theory of our nation’s economic system that a worker’s rate of pay should be directly correlated to their workload. Therefore, the relationship between workload and pay rate should change in a proportional fashion: more work beckons a higher rate […]