Food Waste Project at PSU

To better understand how much food waste is an issue in the Plymouth State University community, the Office of Environmental Sustainability and Sodexo partnered during Earth Week to measure food waste at PSU.

What’s a Floodplain? Come find out!

Students from the Environmental Science and Policy Seminar class are hosting a public information session about floodplains on the Plymouth Town Commons, Saturday May 11^th. Stop by between 12:00 – 3:00 PM.

Kuster’s Student Loan Relief Act

Congresswoman Ann Kuster met with Plymouth students and staff to discuss student’s loans on April 31.

Plymouth’s Alternate Energy Program

Next fall, Plymouth State University will use compressed natural gas (CNG) as the primary source of fuel on campus.

No More Water Bottles On Campus

PSU students took a stand, and on April 14th, Plymouth State University banned the sale of plastic water bottles on campus.

PSU Students Gather for Vigil

Yesterday an unbearable tragedy struck the heart of New England. Today, a group of nearly 300 Plymouth students gathered outside the HUB to pay their respect.

PETA Rained in at the HUB

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was set up in the HUB on Friday, April 12^th, to educate students on factory farming and going vegan. 

Maude Barlow's Take on Water Crisis

On April 8th, Maude Barlow came to speak to an audience in Boyd 144 about the global water situation.

TEDx Coming to Plymouth State

On Sept. 28, 2013 a TEDx (Technology, Entertainment and Design Independently Organized Event) conference is coming to Plymouth State University.

Clubs, Funds and the Senate

There are around 100 different student clubs and organizations here at Plymouth State. Consequently, in order to run these clubs, there is a need for funding. Funding has become a grave problem this year and will be in the fall of 2013.

Sales Program Creates Outstanding Opportunities at NCSC

For the past four years the College of Business Administration (COBA) at PSU has been competing in the National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC).

State of the University Address

On March 7^th,President Sara Jayne Steen held her State of the University address at the Silver Center.  President Steen’s address celebrates “some of the year’s success, and to delineate challenges and issues on which we must focus,” said President Steen. 

Union Vote Set, Despite Ambivalence

Earlier this month, tenure-track faculty members officially filed for unionization election with the Public Employees Labor Relations Board, and will hold an official vote in the coming weeks. 

Hall No Longer "Hall Hall"

On Sat., May. 17, 2013 Samuel Read Hall (also known as Hall Hall) will be closing its doors as an on-campus housing dormitory.

State Senator Bradley Visits Campus

State Senator Jeb Bradley spoke to a group of students and local residence in Boyd Hall.

Parking Wars

Student accuses parking personal of extortion.

PSU Shuts Down Rap Video

On Tuesday Feb. 26^th, 2013, one student’s work was eradicated by the faculty and administration.

RIP New England Accent

On a mild Thursday night, the Frost Commons was filled with staff and students waiting to hear from renowned linguist and Dartmouth College professor, James Stanford.

Graduation Checklist

Before students become members of PSU’s alumni community, they have certain obligations they must complete.

Change Through Policy

On Wednesday the 20^th, science majors around campus gathered in Boyd 011 to discuss career opportunities in policy and diplomacy. 

Sound the Alarm

On February 20^th siren alarms sounded throughout the Plymouth State campus, as they always do every third week of the semester, but this time it was different. The sirens were part of an emergency drill that effectively kept the campus on a practice lockdown from 12 p.m. to 12:05 p.m.

Highlighting Northern New Hampshire

On February 18th, PSU opened the Museum of the White Mountains (MWM) to students and staff at 34 Highland Street.
 

Adhering 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.  

Hassan Promises to Reinstate Higher Education Funding

On Feb 14th, Governor Maggie Hassan gave the budget address to the citizen of New Hampshire. 
 

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.

No Chief, No Problem

UPD has had some changes occur during this academic year, including the sudden resignation of Former Chief Creig Doyle. 

Please Read This Message - Siren Test has Changed!

All members of the community are expected to respond to the drill as they would an actual emergency alert at noon on Wednesday, February 20, 2013.

2013 Plymouth Town Elections

In just one short month, the town of Plymouth will be holding elections for the new Board of Selectman. 

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.

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 butterflies in your stomach and put your head down so they don’t see you…even if you are sober.

It’s On The State

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.

Forrester & PSU Republicans Host Discussion

State Senator Jeanie Forrester spoke to Plymouth students on Dec. 6, in the HUB’s Student Senate Room

Career Kickoff at PSU

PSU students prepared for life after college at Career Kickoff this past Mon., Dec. 3rd. 

Guggenheim Visits PSU

On Oct. 4, Hans Guggenheim spoke to a crowd of community members, curious students, and faculty at the Silver Center. 

Where's The Money?

Alumni Donations at Plymouth

Compared to other universities, PSU ranks within the 40th percentile of funds received by alumni or friends of the university.

WPCR Almost Ready for Webcast

PSU’s campus radio station WPCR 91.7 is finally signing contracts to webcast after a decade long attempt. PSU’s Speare offices and internet radio network Live 360, are working together to set up the webcast as soon as possible. 

A Day of Thanks (Not Thanksgiving)

On Nov. 14, President Sara Jayne Steen invited students, staff members, and faculty to Heritage Commons to honor employees of the University who are celebrating their retirement or landmark years of service to PSU. 

Plymouth Legend Jay Allen

Jay Allen has been sharing his story with Plymouth's OCTAA class for over a decade. 

It’s All Over Now, NH Goes Blue

Hear that? It’s the collective sigh of relief. No more politically driven phone calls, commercials, or letters (at least, not for another four years).

PSU Student Turned Pirate

On June 1, Jonathan Hartman started on the greatest experiences of his life. He flew to Bradenton, Florida, to become an intern athletic trainer for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball organization.

PSU Alumni Reps Republican Party

Neil McIver, a Plymouth alumni, was outside of Plymouth Elementary on Tuesday, representing the Republican Party and greeting voters as they entered the polls. 

Obama Wins Four More

It’s official. Barack Obama will be our President for the next four years.

Students Eagerly Await

Plymouth State Student Senate is hosting a live voting event in the Hage Room, posting live election results as they come in.

Presidential Election 2012

PSU students came in droves to cast ballots for this year's Presidential Election at Plymouth Regional High School. 

Poll Vans Get Shut Down, Temporarily

At 1:30, University Police shut down a shuttle operation, sponsored by Students for Obama, that was taking Plymouth students to and from the polls.

Get to Know Student Life

The Student Life staff is there to get to know students and talk about the different services they offer.

"Da Bears"

In the past five months, two different bears were found either on campus or too close for comfort.

Safety of Two Accounted for after Pemi River Incident

PLYMOUTH-- Tues., Oct. 30, around 10:30 pm, scores of fire fighters, ambulance, state and university police, and rescue crews from Plymouth and surrounding towns, including New Hampton, Ashland, Holderness, and Campton, searched through the Pemi’s ferocious waters for an alleged missing person.

We March Against Violence

Plymouth State University students, organizations and community members joined forces and marched through town on Oct., 27 to speak out against violence.

“Kumar” Comes to Plymouth

On Oct. 25, Kal Penn, star of Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, spoke to students in the Fire Place Lounge on behalf of Students for Obama.

Second Presidential Debate

On Oct. 16, the debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Governor Mitt Romney was certainly more engaging than the last presidential debate.

Museum of the White Mountains Holds Opening Reception

On Thurs., Oct. 25^th, Plymouth State University hosted an opening reception to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Museum of the White Mountains in the PSU Ice Arena.

Thursday Night Aftermath

Many have noticed how after a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night, there is an increase of trash on campus. This includes anything from free-floating trash, to knocked over trash bins and the occasional upturned stone seats.

Understanding the Clery Statistics

Thanks to the Jeanne Clery Act, a bill that requires all universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose criminal activity on campus, an annual crimes report is released by PSU yearly.

Which Side Are You On

Lamontagne vs. Hassan for NH Governor

New Hampshire will once again make the classic decision between a democratic and republican Governor on Nov., 6.

Student Senate Hosts Voter Registration

Students filled the HUB on Oct. 16, with valid photo I.D. in hand, to register to vote as part of the first Student Senate’s Vote Registration Drive.

Maggie Hassan Campaigns for Governor at PSU

The 2012 democratic nominee for New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan spoke at Plymouth State University Oct., 14. 

UPD Chief Doyle Steps Down

The Clock has been able to confirm that Plymouth State University Police Chief Creig Doyle has stepped down.

NAMI NH Offers Help at PSU’s Mental Health Forum

The National Alliance on Mental Illness collaborated with PSU’s Mental Health Issues course to conduct the Mental Health Forum on campus Oct., 9. 

Don't Sit & Suffer

Last semester, The Clock received two Letters to the Editor claiming that such crimes were happening frequently on campus and were handled with indifference by the administration.

Completion of Groton Wind Farm Proves Beneficial for NH

The construction of the Groton Wind Farm is rapidly progressing along the ridgeline above Plymouth and is now visible from the Pemi-Baker Valley.

Active Living, Learning, and Wellness: The All Well Center

The Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the Department of Athletics, will be seeing some major changes in the coming years as the highly anticipated, five phase All Well (Active Living, Learning, and Wellness) Center develops.

Maitreya Relics Tour Comes to PSU

On Fri., Oct. 5th, the Maitreya Heart Shrine Relic Tour opened in the HUB to the public. Sponsored by Ending Genocide Around the World (EGAW), the exhibit was on display until Sun., Oct. 7th. The Maitreya Heart Shrine Tour shows the relics of 49 Buddhist masters, including those of the Shakyamuni Buddha, who is known to have been the Historic Buddha.

Invisible Children Screens “The Rescue” at PSU

Invisible Children screened their 2009 movie “The Rescue: of Joseph Kony’s Child Soldiers” for PSU students on Weds., Oct. 3^rd. With the help of PSU’s student organization, Ending Genocide Around The World (EGAW), Invisible Children hoped the screening would inspire students to help end the crisis in central east Africa. 

What’s With The Water?

Many students during their time at Plymouth have had the unpleasant experience of turning on a faucet for a drink of water, and it suddenly appears to take on the color of dirt.

Consumer Racial Profiling Presented to PSU

Ph. D and professor of criminal justice at Penn. State Harrisburg Shaun Gabbidon spoke at Plymouth State University on Mon., Oct. 1, to inform the campus on the social cost of being black in America.

Student Senate Fights Cut in Funds

PSU’s student senate is boldly addressing the state government in response to their significant cut in funds for the University System of New Hampshire. 

Students Keep the Right to Vote

Out-of-state students will continue to have the right to vote in New Hampshire as Strafford County Superior Court ruled on Monday. The legislation makes it more convenient for students to take advantage of their American right and increase the number of votes cast. 

Tuition Increase Takes Effect

In January 2012, the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) Board of Trustees voted on a measure that increased student tuitions at the University of New Hampshire, Granite State College, Keene State College, and Plymouth State University, which took effect in September, 2012. 

Professor and Representative Debate Constitution

On Tues., Sept. 24, a panel was held in Boyd Hall to discuss the U.S. Constitution and its role in making law in the United States.

Resetting The Clock

The Clock is changing its production schedule from printing weekly to printing biweekly.

Student Government Ideal for First Year Students

Elections are being held Tues., Sept. 25^th in the HUB from 10am-4pm. 

“Harold” Visits Plymouth

On Sept. 16, John Cho, the actor most famous for playing Harold in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, came to Plymouth on behalf of Obama for America. 

Plymouth Welcomes Jim Hundrieser

Dr. Jim Hundrieser took over as Plymouth State’s new Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

A Safe Walk Home

Safe Walk reopens last weekend for Plymouth students. 

It's Not Margie's Fault

PSU students’ favorite meal exchange is no longer offered at The Sidewalk Café.