Coming up with band names these days is a lot like a short version of the ever-popular Mad Libs: Take a plural noun, any plural noun you can think of, and affix “The” to the beginning of it. There you have it, an instant, punchy band name. The only rule […]
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Piebald, Junction 18 Quake Plymouth State at 91.7 FM, WPCR’s Rock the Mountains Show
Over two hundred people gathered for WPCR’s Rock the Mountains Show Tuesday evening in the Fireplace Lounge to hear Boston-based bands Junction 18 and Piebald perform a free, all age show sponsored by campus radio station WPCR Plymouth 91.7.The energetic crowd erupted as Andover’s own Indie rock foursome Piebald belted […]
Binge Drinking: Causes and Effects
The sun is shining and spring is on its way. For some, the temptation to skip classes, enjoy the spring air and put a few back is very hard to resist. People are sitting on lawns, socializing around every corner you turn, playing Frisbee, and drinking during all hours of […]
A Narrative for the Eye & Ear: The 25 Annual Medieval Renaissance Forum
On April 16 and 17 many new to the Plymouth Community will scratch their heads in confusion when they discover a “new look” given to Rounds Hall. The brightly colored banners and stained glass draped over the ancient building is not just an odd attempt to brighten campus, but to […]
Group Focuses in on Keeping Students Informed
PLYMOUTH, N.H. – A group met this Monday for a meeting entitled, “The Battle of Who Could Care Less: Activism, Apathy, and the Media at Plymouth State University.” The driving force behind the meeting was to devise the best way to keep the PSU community informed. Among the participants were […]
Spring Forward – Daylight Savings Time
Last weekend, somewhere in the middle of Saturday night, Daylight Saving time occurred. We’ve all heard the phrase to help us remember- “Spring forward, fall back”, but what is really the purpose of all this sleep pattern interruption? For most of the United States, Daylight Saving time begins at two […]
Book Review: Julie Orringer’s How to Breathe Underwater
Breathing is the most involuntary of human motions. We barely notice it until it feels like we can’t, pressure so thick upon our chests that we feel like we’re drowning underwater. This is the concept behind Julie Orringer’s debut compilation of nine short stories, How to Breathe Underwater, where she […]
Suspects Apprehended for Car Burglary
PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Local residents Joshua Zarnowski and Jacob Van Diense were arrested on charges of criminal mischief and conspiracy in relation to the recent car burglaries that took place in the Holderness parking lots, where eleven cars were looted after having their windows smashed. Recently, a female student, who […]
Study Abroad Introduces Students to Culture
PLYMOUTH, N.H. – The Bagley Center, home to the Internship and National Student Exchange programs, also houses the Plymouth State University’s Study Abroad program, which has grown in opportunity, providing a diverse range of programs and destinations.The Study Abroad program, since its inception one and a half years ago, has […]
Little East Weekly Honors for PSU Softball and Lax Players
PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Two Plymouth State University student-athletes were recognized by the Little East Conference Monday as Players of the Week in the sports of softball and women’s lacrosse.Junior All-America softball player Kim Jeffs was selected LEC Co-Pitcher of the Week, and senior All-Regional women’s lacrosse standout Katie Sheridan was […]