If there’s one thing we’re known for as college students, it’s our eating habits. Rather, our unhealthy eating habits. How many of us have had that fourth slice of pizza at 1 a.m. before we go to bed, or made grilled cheeses for lunch twelve days in a row on […]
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Meter Changes
On November 20, The selectmen for the town of Plymouth held a meeting concerning the new parking meters placed up Merrill Street, Langdon Street, and High street that charge $1.00 an hour and the negative reactions regarding the costs. After discussing the issue at hand, the town selectmen voted and […]
Republicans pay the phone bill
Recently, the state Republican Party agreed to pay $125,000 over the next five years to the state Democratic Party under a settlement regarding the 2002 phone-jamming accusations by the Democrats. The settlement, coming several days after Hillsborough County Superior Court Judge Philip Mangones prevented both parties from receiving the deals […]
Wal-Mart converts to Christmas
Last year, Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly, the host of “The No-Spin Zone,” brought what he called, “The War on Christmas,” to national attention. He targeted Wal-Mart, Toys R’Us, and other large retail stores for changing their standard greeting from “Merry Christmas” to “Happy Holidays.” This galvanized Christians nationwide to voice […]
Ringing in the Holiday spirit Macy’s Style
People lined the streets of New York City three rows deep to see the 80 Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Though it was 44 degrees and raining, people still flocked to the city to see their favorite giant balloons and floats. Hundreds of colorful balloons hung in the air, while […]
Campus Community Council meets at senior center
On Tuesday, November 20, 2006, the Campus Community Council met at the Plymouth Senior Center to discuss a variety of issues facing the Plymouth Area Community. First on the agenda was the announcement of the ski package for Plymouth State University students by Student Body President Peter Laufenberg, which allows […]
Sandstorms, tanks and backflips: a PSU student featured on a Military Channel TV show
The Military Channel’s new show, “My War Diary,” recently featured one of Plymouth’s own; Brian Faenza, a junior Adventure Education major and Iraqi veteran. “My War Diary” is a weekly show featuring footage shot by soldiers and highlights their daily lives in Iraq. The show gives a unique look into […]
‘Tis the season to be gaming
Let loose the consoles of war! Just in time for the holidays, two next-generation systems have risen to challenge Microsoft’s X-Box 360 for gaming supremacy. The Sony PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii greeted long lines of excited gamers, only a portion of whom came home with their prize. Plymouth […]
The perfect gift is just a click away: Will online shopping lead to the demise of the mall?
That magical time of year that falls between Thanksgiving and Christmas, otherwise known as the holiday shopping season, is considered by many to be their least favorite part of the normally joyous season. In an age where computers already play an intrical part in the average person’s everyday activities, what’s […]
You can revel in good music, even if you’re officially broke
Though the majority of Plymouth State students don’t venture out to the bars on Tuesday nights, next week they should make an exception. Bands “Officially Broke” and “Forging Reverie” come together next Tuesday, December 5 at 9 p.m. for “PHOP Rock.” “Officially Broke” is based out of Plymouth and consists […]