Changes in Graduation Samtha Latos Asst. News Editor slaots@plymouth.edu Reforms are in the works to make the graduation ceremony smoother and more captivating. President Birx and faculty have been putting ideas together to make this happen. The date of undergraduate graduation has not changed; the 2018 graduation ceremony will still take […]
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Prepare to Binge-Watch: “Stranger Things” is Back!
As if anyone needed another reason to ditch the books and turn on their screens, Netflix is here to add to the never-ending struggle. “Stranger Things” second season premiered on the streaming service on October 27, and does not fail as an equally thrilling follow-up to the 2016 break-out series. […]
Falling in Love with Rock & Roll All Over Again with Greta Van Fleet
America has been searching to find the love again. In this politically-divided country filled with violence and hatred, we can stop for a minute and come together to fall back in love with rock and roll. It’s all happening, and the guys who are bringing it back are Greta Van […]
#Throwback to 10 Years Ago This Week in A&E – Week of October 29, 2017
Music: During the week of October 29, 2007, the single “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy still had the #1 spot on the Billboard 200, where it would stay until November 10. Movies: The movies “American Gangster” (starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe), “Bee Movie” (starring Jerry Seinfeld, Renee […]
Knuckle Puck Changes Form on “Shapeshifter,” and It’s Not Great
Pop-punk ensemble Knuckle Puck entered the scene in 2013 with their popular EP, “The Weight That You Buried.” It was a gritty, four-song sophomore showing, and it remains their best work. It had it all–lyrics about their hated hometown, crunchy aggressive guitars and blasting D-beats. Future albums would not be […]
Karl Drerup Art Gallery Enjoys This Year’s New Location
The new KDAG activity lab The Karl Drerup Art Gallery had a rich history at its previous location in the Draper and Maynard building by Main Street. However, this year, the KDAG has been enjoying and acclimating to its new location on Highland Street with just as much vigor and […]
“Evil Within 2” Brings Psychological Horror Back with Improvements
The original “Evil Within,” from 2014, was one of the sleeper hits of the year. Featuring the heroic Detective Sebastian Castellanos investigating strange occurrences at Beacon Mental Hospital, it was a phenomenal addition to the survival horror genre. The sequel, which came out on October 13, however, is even more […]
PSU Performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” is Certainly Something
The real magic of a Shakespearean classic does not always come from the words spoken, but in the performance of the actors bringing it to life. With plays that were penned hundreds of years ago, it takes a great amount of dedication and vocational rigor to breathe life into a […]
#Throwback to 10 Years Ago This Week in A&E – Week of October 22, 2017
Music: During the week of October 22, 2007, the single “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy still had the #1 spot on the Billboard 200. Movies: During this week ten years ago, the music-laden film “August Rush” (starring Freddie Highmore and Robin Williams) and crime thriller “Reservation […]
“Stronger” at The Flying Monkey
Most people remember exactly where they were, and what they were doing, when they heard about a national, or even international, tragedy during their lifetime. I remember being a junior in high school, sitting in my family’s mudroom (a New Hampshire term, for sure), logging into my Facebook account after […]