Howdy. This is part two of my vacation saga that saw my girlfriend and I go down to North Florida for a little R&R during Spring Break. When we last left our hero, I was bravely fighting the good fight to board the airplane. As the flight attendant muttered, “Please […]
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Competely Different – Forgotten Objectives in the “War on Terrorism”
Locke and Demonthesis are friends brought together in a forum of discussion. Both are strongly opinionated on their subjects, yet strive to be civil and understanding in their shown practice of free speech and debate. They ardently feel this is the corner stone of our society. This week their discussion […]
Spotlight Artist – The Missing Poetic Link Found in Plymouth
Jon Link is in his Senior year as an English major (Writing Option) and is well known for his writing activities at Plymouth State College. He is the co-founder of Centripetal and the president of Pl ymouth Poets and Writers, the group responsible for the famous Biederman’s Open Mics.The Clock: […]
On the road with Missing Joe’s Highway Songs
#8220;I grew up in Connecticut listening to the radio.” Thus begins “Countdown,” a cut from Missing Joe’s Highway Songs.I could have guessed. Radios are actually mentioned quite frequently throughout Highway Songs. Fitting, as this record would not at all be out of place on a modern rock radio playlist. It […]
The Simplest Things in Life
As I become older, and hopefully wiser, I realize that the simplest things in life can make the best memories. Last Friday while sitting around The Clock office in a lackadaisical haze, I, and a few of the other editors tried to find something to do on the beautiful spring-ish […]
Horoscopes – Mystic Crystal
Aries – Things have been looking up. Procrastination has been hugging you, you feel the stressed at times but it has been worse. You still feel though you are left out. It may be difficult and a bit uncomfortable, but it is okay to come up with a plan and […]
106 years of Champions; Anniversary of the Olympics
Well folks, spring has officially arrived. But for those of us who are not quite willing to let winter disappear, we still have a good month of spring skiing to look forward to. Although most of the ski areas will soon be closing, (Cannon and Waterville call it quits this […]
Yom Hashoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day
This Tuesday, April 9, marks Yom Hashoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day.The day is dedicated to remembering victims of the Holocaust, including those who survived, and those who were faced with far more unfortunate fates. Six million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust, and today we still feel the aftermath of […]
Ace of Clubs – ALSO
College can be a difficult, transitioning time for many students. The situation may be doubly difficult if you happen to reject the status quo given to young adults as a script for ordinary living. While undergrads may not be as narrow-minded as students in High School, certain preconceptions about the […]
The True Dangers Behind Self Tanning
Public health experts and medical professionals are continuing to warn people about the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps, but one million Americans are still visiting about 20,000 tanning salons everyday. Years ago, suntans were considered not only fashionable, as they still are today, […]