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Concert caps off semester for ensemble

The Plattsburgh State music department hosted its spring guitar ensemble and studio concert Wednesday. More than 130 members of the Plattsburgh community gathered at Krinovitz auditorium in Hawkins Hall to watch the student guitarists perform. The setlist comprised of 14...

Do you need a hero? : Superhero movies’ effect on Hollywood

S ix of the top 20 highest-grossing films of all time have one thing in common: They’re superhero movies. Marvel’s recently released “Avengers: Infinity War” looks like it will soon join that list, as a part of a long stream...

V-Nation shares Vietnamese traditions and friendship

From Moon Festival to Lunar New Year, V-Nation, a student organization of Plattsburgh State, aims to introduce and promote Vietnamese culture to students on campus. The club’s general meeting is from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday in Angell...

Herring explores different cultures and personal limits

Plattsburgh State sophomore expeditionary studies major Mike Herring finds beauty in learning about indigenous cultures. His open-minded attitude inspired him to step out of his comfort zone and appreciate nature. As a teenager, Herring searched for a major that would...

ASL becoming more present in film

American Sign Language is the third most commonly used language in the United States, according to StartASL.com. However, ASL isn’t as represented in the American film industry as it is in the country’s culture. Recent big-budget movies have been including...

Students discuss campus bike safety

As the weather warms up, more and more people will be out on their bikes. In Illinois, new bike safety laws are being pushed into action, and places like Plattsburgh can do the same. At the beginning of this year,...

“Night Owls” have higher chance of dying

Early to bed, early to rise and the early bird gets the worm. Everyone has heard the cliches, but according to a new study by Northwestern University and the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, late-night habits may...

Club Spotlight: The Oratory Society

Roughly three out of four individuals are affected by glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, according to The National Institute of Mental Health who reported that 73 percent of people suffer from this social anxiety disorder. Formed this semester, the...

Drop the mic, take the crown: Competition in the female rap game

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B are indisputably the top two female rappers in 2018, but in the history of hip-hop, a female rapper is either number one or nonexistent. From making shady remarks during interviews to throwing lyrical jabs at...

Art history major wins Chancellor’s Award

Growing up in the North Country, near Plattsburgh, Samantha Johnson thought she knew Plattsburgh State’s campus well. If it wasn’t for her mom encouraging her to apply to PSUC, Samantha’s life would have gone down a different path. “I came...
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