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Before they have even finished their first year of college, two Plymouth State University students have the honor of saying that they are accomplished writers. Simon Gahungu and Simon Ciza contrib-uted to Scott Jaquith’s new book, “Accepting The Challenge!” which tells the story of how Jaquith, a school guidance counselor in Nashua, N.H., met and developed a friendship with three foreign students and their families, and how they adapted to living in America. Gahungu and Ciza, both political sci-ence majors, were two of those students.

Simon Gahungu, Simon Ciza, and Matias Bukuru met Jaquith when they first arrived in Nashua almost five years ago with their families. Jaquith helped the families accli-mate to life in the United States after living most of their lives in African refugee camps.

Originally from Burundi, the young men worked closely with Jaquith initially to improve their English language skills. Over time, they developed a close relationship with each other, and Jaquith helped their families

PSU Students get Published“Accepting the Challenge!” chronicles the difficulties and success of PSU’s own

adapt to living in America. “I helped them navigate through the city and got them involved with sports and activities like soccer and karate,” explained Jaquith.

The book’s development began in 2007, when the young men and their families were back

On Thurs., Mar. 1, Benjamin Brack-ett, 29, died in an avalanche while skiing in Placer County, Claif. Brackett gradu-ated from Plymouth State University in 2007.

Brackett was skiing with two friends when he hit an unsteady portion of the slope and triggered a slab avalanche. According to the accident report, he tried to keep a firm hold on a tree but was pulled from it into the trees 300 feet below.

“His partners skied down, saw a ski protruding from the snowpack, and

PSU Alumnus Killed in California Avalanche

used their beacons to locate the buried skier. The avalanche buried the skier about three feet deep and wrapped him around some trees. It took them about 3 minutes to get to their buried partner,” the report said.

After reaching Brackett, one of the skiers called for help. Rescuers arrived at the scene of the avalanche about 90 minutes later and said that, due to the vul-nerable terrain, they were tough to reach.

Brackett was taken to Tahoe Forest Hospital in critical condition, where he later died.

Originally from Keene, N.H., Brackett was an experienced extreme skier. Friends of Brackett say that he was “fearless” and that he died “while pursuing his passion.”

in Tanzania, where they were living at the time. The books shows the hardships and suc-cesses that Jaquith and the young men experienced. “Everyone chipped in on some level,” said Gahungu. “Everyone had their own story to tell.” Yet, all of the young men had a common goal:

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many obstacles for the young men and their families. “The hardest thing was the cultural differences, as well the language difference,” said Gahungu. At one point, when their housing situation became unsafe, Ciza’s

family was actual ly living with Jaquith. The young men also had to deal with the bureaucratic issues of being in America, such as navigating the wel-fare system and issues of racism.

Yet, with Jaquith’s help, they were able to thrive and succeed. Ciza was a star ath-lete on his high school soccer team. Gahungu wa s nominated to speak at their school’s graduation. “He did a fantastic job talking about taking advan-tage of the opportu-nities he has had in America,” said Jaquith.

When the young men graduated from high school, both Gan-hungu and Ciza were accepted to Plymouth State, and Bukuru is currently attending col lege in Nashua. Jaquith was elated. “They have a lot to offer the world and I

only see more successes in their future.”

The young men did say that, while there were some chal-lenges to living in America, there has been great opportunity as well. “In America, you can suc-ceed, particularly if you want to be educated,” said Ciza. “It’s a value held by both our cultures.”

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Rachel PerelliAssistant News Editor

Addicted to Plastic

On Tues., Mar. 6, Common Ground hosted a showing of the documentary “Addicted to Plas-tic,” directed by Ian Connacher. President of Common Ground Jane Duggan described this orga-nization, for those who may not have heard of it, as a group that advocates for “environmental and social justice.”

In theme with Common Ground’s cause, the documen-tary “Addicted to Plastic” paints a vivid picture of the environmental non-biodegradable devastation that human beings have inflicted upon the earth.

Connacher’s main goal in exposing the reality of plastic addiction and hazardous waste practices around the world is to inform his viewers of a scenario that will likely make reappear-ance. Connacher states, “The Roman Empire may have been defeated by lead in their water pipes and I learned that we too might be risking future gen-erations with the cheapest, stron-gest, most ubiquitous material ever invented. Plastic might be quietly poisoning us.”

In this documentary, filmed in 2008, Connacher and his crew

embarked on a “two-year odyssey around the world.” In this time period the filmmakers visited “12 countries on five continents” in order to view how plastic is affect-ing ecosystems all over the world.

The first ecosystem visited, the Pacific Ocean, revealed perhaps some of the most shocking foot-age of the entire documentary. Clips of an ocean skimming reveals that, however pristine it may look from afar, the seas are in fact loaded with huge chucks of various floating items of trash and even some tiny pieces of plastic.

In an experiment that took ocean water samples and com-pared the presence of plastic to the presence of plankton, it was concluded that “plastic was 10 times more present than naturally occurring food.”

Despite being visually unap-pealing and quite hazardous to various aquatic life, in order for the ocean devastation to hit home, some people must first see if and how this pollution related problem affects them personally, and affect them it does.

Imagine this: when a little par-ticle of plastic floats in the ocean, it attracts toxic oils and other pollutants to it. A fish sees this little enticing sphere as a fish egg and hurriedly ingests it, as well as

Green Living is Good LivingEcohouse Accepting Housing Applications for the Upcoming Year Michelle Huston

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Located on the front most corner of campus, Plymouth State University’s Ecohouse is a dream home for students dedicated to sus-tainable living and green renovation, and is currently accepting housing applications for the upcoming aca-demic year.

PSU’s renown as being dedicated to service and as fostering an envi-ronmentally conscious community finds a harmonious marriage in the Ecohouse, where students live to serve the community and the envi-ronment together.

The Ecohouse house offers its residents an opportunity to live with other students, but with more com-fort and intimacy than in a residence hall. For the cost of a single dorm room, students can live in a recently renovated, two-story home equipped with two bathrooms, laundry facili-ties, a spacious kitchen, two large living rooms, and a bedroom of their own. Student residents gain not only the experience of living in a house, but also an education in alternative ways of living that are beneficial to the environment, which they in turn pass on for the greater good.

“It’s a fantastic sense of commu-nity,” Ecohouse resident Samantha Orlando says of her experience in

the house. “Living here is a group learning experience. You get what you give.”

The Office of Environmental Sustainability, which sponsors the Ecohouse and many of its projects, is dedicated to developing a plan to meet the goals of PSU’s Climate Action Plan, which includes efforts towards achieving carbon neutrality and a widespread focus of sustain-ability.

But there are many campus orga-nizations whose goals rely heavily on the service of the Ecohouse in becoming a reality. Common Ground (the student environmental and social justice organization), the President’s Commission on Environmental Sustainability, PSU’s Sustainability Fellows, and the University Environ-ment Committee also collaborate often with the residents of the Eco-house to accomplish steps towards greener living.

“Because of [co-directors] Brian Eisenhauer and Steve Whitman” President of Common Ground and Ecohouse resident Jane Duggan says, “we are constantly surrounded by real-life applications of green living.”

One of the many major projects the Ecohouse has achieved includes the impressive installation of Solar Collectors for water heating. The house also focuses on smaller-scale features, such as thermal window

the pollutants. A bigger fish eats a few of the smaller fish which have ingested the polluted plastic, and then that fish is caught and sold in a local grocery store. Just because society doesn’t have to see the plastic in the ocean everyday does not mean that it is not affecting the health of the population.

Around the world, many efforts are being put into place in order to control and somewhat reverse the damage that has already been inflicted on the environment. Recycling centers are becoming more and more prevalent, alter-nate energy sources are being fur-ther developed and utilized and even in places like Kenya, where plastic bags are “the national flower,” the people there are doing their part to reduce the use of plastic by transforming it into other useful items.

PSU is a very green campus and community that supports recycling and the use of alterna-tive energy. And perhaps most importantly, values the environ-mental education and awareness of its citizens. Organizations such as Common Ground work hard to inform students about what is going on in the world and what they can do to help, and hope to show a thought-provoking and honest film every other Tuesday.

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inserts that absorb heat to save energy. These projects with renew-able energy systems, sustainable design and other technologies help in achieving the organizations’ goal and give students an understanding of how the average household can become environmentally friendly.

“Living here teaches you responsi-bility,” says Ecohouse resident Lauren Comis. “What you learn here, you’ll

carry with you outside of college.”The appreciation for what the

house represents for the community is undeniable to its residents. “It’s not the average living environment in a college,” said Duggan. “It holds much more meaning,” to its residents and the community at large.

“I haven’t given up anything, I’ve only learned. If you have an open mind you can take a lot from the

experience” Orlando says of the green living habits in the house.

Applications, available on the PSU website, are due by Fri., Mar. 16 at 4:30 p.m. to Mary Lyon’s Residen-tial Life Office. Due to recent surge in interest in the Ecohouse, it is recommended that students submit applications sooner rather than later.


features.Chelsea Desrochers

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Chelsea Desrochers, a junior, studying psychology and child welfare / family studies, shares her experience of visiting the Domini-can Republic and performing community service.

College brings about many opportunities that you may never be faced with again. This is a time when you should be filling your brain with as much knowledge as possible, taking risks, learning lessons, and making your own decisions. March of 2011 was when I was pre-sented with the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic as part of a social work elective course called Exploring a Caribbean Nation. The course was going to be offered for the first time at Plymouth State University. Initially I contemplated the idea of taking the class or not, mostly due to the fact that I was nervous and intimidated by traveling out of the country; especially to a third-world nation. My roommate at the time, Sophie Dexter, influenced my decision the most, expressing that I may never be given an opportunity like this one again. Not to mention the many great memories and stories we’d have to share. Sophie ended up taking the class and going on the trip with me, along with two other PSU students, Megan O’Gara and Rissa Meyer. I am glad I did not pass it up because it ended up being the deciding factor of which career path I wanted to follow and showed me possible options for future careers. I became passionate about this type of work and started planning the rest of my education and future around what I had just experienced and learned.

The class itself prepares you for the experi-ence you are about to encounter and answers any questions you may have about it. After completing the course and meeting with the professor Matthew Toms, I became eager to experience everything we were discussing first hand. This includes the culture: food, music, and liveliness that he kept referring to. As part of the course you watch movies, read articles,

write reflections, and have discussions. It was very important to have a background about the history of the country and be aware of the relationship between Haiti and the DR. Also, since we were about to travel to a third -world country it was important to learn about the health and safety concerns. You need to be prepared for the possible culture shock, and the different types of attention that you will receive. There will be negative attention, with machismo as a part of their culture, and also the positive attention that you will experience with the children, yelling, “Americana Americana”, holding your hand, playing with your hair or jumping on you. It can be overwhelming.

You need to keep an open mind, and be will-ing to do things that you might not normally do or feel comfortable with, like learning how to dance Bachata and Meringue. That was the one thing, which I was very intimidated by, but it turns out it was a lot of fun and I wasn’t half bad at it. The only other thing I was initially nervous about was the language barriers and being able to communicate with Dominicans. After all, we would be cooking, working, danc-ing, spending time with and living in close quarters with them. However, once I was there I have never felt so welcomed and comfortable with people I have just met for the first time. I was no longer nervous about anything after leaving the airport; I was ready to go.

The trip itself includes experiencing culture, exploring poverty, performing community service, and visiting various places. A typical day usually includes working at the worksite, (which is currently finishing a community center at a batey in San Luis) from 9 am-1pm, then visiting various places i.e. (schools, orphanages, women’s rights, and CONANI; similar to DCYF) following an evening reflec-tion. There is also an over night home stay, where you stay with one other person at a local families home for the night to see what a typical day involves for a family. For me, this was one of my favorite parts of the trip because I was able to learn a lot about what life is like for a young adult my age. During my home stay I was able to learn about what it’s like going to school, hanging with your friends,

working, learning about different values they have, and traditions they practice. You also get to go to the beach, visit a marketplace, spend time in the downtown colonial part of Santo Domingo and go to other attractions like Tre Ojos which are natural caves. There are many different things that you will get experience and I can promise that most of this will involve fun, laughter, and the formation of life long memories.

Since I have returned from the trip in June, the Dominican culture is now embedded into my daily life. I enjoy listening to Meringue, Bachata, and Salsa. I now have a whole playlist on my ipod; it actually works perfectly for gym music. I crave on a weekly basis for the taste of authentic Dominican food: rice, beans, fresh mangos and of course fried plantains. I also attempt to communicate in Spanish daily to my friends in the Dominican Republic through Facebook and Skype. After my first trip down to the Dominican I really wanted to improve on my Spanish and be able to communicate with some of the people I met. I also wanted to be able to speak at places like the airport, marketplace, restaurants, and beach without translation. I have recently enrolled in a Fun-damental of Spanish I class after returning from my second trip to the Dominican this past winterim. I decided to go back to Santo Domingo with some friends and students that have previously made the trip and taken the course. We wish to continue working on the community center, where we were building and spent time with the friends I met in June.

I promised myself that after that week in June it was not going to be the last time I was going to see the people I met and formed relationships with. I started saving my money as soon as I got back over the summer in hopes to return during winterim. The experience changed who I was as a person, inside and out. I’ve maintained a fiery passion to continue the work I’ve started. This includes spreading awareness about poverty and some of the chal-lenges the people face in a third-world nation like the Dominican Republic. For example, before returning to the Dominican Republic in January I held a program in Smith where I act as a CA to expose students to a different

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cultures. I did this by cooking Dominican food, listening to music, and sharing stories with them about my experience. Also, as part of the program I asked if they could donate clothes or school supplies that I could bring down with me, and was able to fill a whole 50 pound suitcase thanks to their generosity. Many of the students were really interested in the work that I was doing and to some, the class was something they were interested in learning more about and potentially taking this summer. I enjoy sharing my experience with others, whether it’s by showing them photographs I’ve taken or talking about what I found eye opening and most enjoyable. I was able to make a change in someone’s life and help give hope to the people of the Dominican. They are truly grateful for the work we do and also for the interest we have in helping them, and learning about their way of life and culture. For the first time, I found something that I was truly passionate about and I finally figured out what I want to do with the rest of my education, career and future. I encourage everyone to embark on a journey like this one and consider every opportunity that comes your way. So consider enrolling in the summer elective course Exploring a Caribbean Nation with Professor Matthew Toms.

There are also other ways to help: • You can make a monetary donation by

sending a check to the Batey Foundation PO Box 15, Bethlhem, NH, 03574.

• Please visit thebateyfoundation.org or join the Facebook page for updates on current projects or to learn more about the founda-tion. There are also flyers posted in academic buildings regarding the class so you can also look for those as well.

• Also, feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about the trip/class or just in general, my e-mail is [email protected] or the professor [email protected]

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When you descend the stairs in the Silver Center for the Arts, an assortment of light frames line both the curved and adjacent wall. Swirling black, gray and beige shapes with an occasional splash of color tell a story of not only the faces and items depicted, but of the artist himself.

Pleasantly humble Lee Misenheimer, originally hailing from North Carolina, opened his exhibit in Silver on Tues., March 6, 2012 amidst interested stu-dents, professors, and various members of the Plymouth community. The gal-lery set up in the lobby includes various sizes of works, his smallest pieces taken straight from his sketchbook. A fan of drawing and illustration, Misenheimer uses graphite and gouache, a type of watercolor, as his chosen mediums.

Misenheimer graduated with a BFA from East Carolina University School of Art in 1994, and later moved from North Carolina to New York City in ‘98 where he currently resides. Usu-ally a participant in group art shows in major cities such as Seattle and Los Angeles. Misenheimer explained how

A Gallery of Redeeming Qualities

AT Club: Athletic Trainers or Miracle Workers?

Maegen MansonStaff Writer

Jonathan Hartman is the president of the Athletic Training Club here at Plym-outh State University. March is Athletic Training Month. The athletic training pro-fession works to promote injury and illness prevention as well as wellness promotion. Athletic Trainers perform clinical evalu-ations and diagnosis of injuries, provide immediate and emergency care, as well as rehabilitation of injuries for athletes. Not only do they work with athletes at the H.S, college, and the professional level, but also in the military, clinic, and industrial set-ting. I’ve recently got the chance to speak with Hartman about the AT Club involving their values and how prominent Athletic Training is here at PSU.

Clock: What is your mission as a club? What do you set out to accomplish?

Hartman: The purpose of our organiza-tion is to advance the profession of athletic training through education, research, col-laboration, and professional development opportunities. We work to promote the profession throughout the community, provide community service to help the

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community, as well as advance education outside of the classroom.

Clock: Does the AT club hold events here at PSU?

Hartman : Last spring, the club held a concussion seminar for athletes and coaches on campus . The goa l was to advance concussion awareness amongst our athletes in hopes to reduce the risk of inju-ries caused by undiagnosed head injuries.

Clock: How many athletic trainers are here at PSU?

Hartman: Currently at PSU we have six ATC- three who work full time at the PE Center and three who work in the classroom and teach along with practicing athletic training. Four Graduate Assistants work as certified athletic trainers here on campus while they are working to get their masters degree. As for students, there are 27 in the program including undergradu-ate and entry level graduate not including freshman.

Clock: Is PSU one of the best schools for an AT major?

Hartman: There are four schools in NH, including Plymouth, which have under-graduate AT. UNH, Keene, and Colby-Saw-

the process was “nervewracking” and that he “was not used to having the spotlight on him”, this being his second solo show.

Misenheimer credits his inspiration in Redeemers to Asian mythology and totems as well as Japanese printmak-ing, which can be seen by the dragon like depictions on his largest pieces, ‘Pantheon’ and ‘The Great Masticator’. He gave it his own personal touch by explaining how he wanted to show what “spirits would look like if they lived in Brooklyn.” Other smaller pieces are more colorful with his use of the gouache, such as three set side by side, ‘Super Puss’, ‘Yella’, and ‘Blue’, containing swirls of bright yellow and turquoise.

Redeemers has a deep meaning for Misenheimer, as he went through a dry spell for three years before finally starting back up with drawing in late 2008. One day he picked up his sketchbook and took it with him everywhere, and with the thought in mind that “a blank sheet of paper is the worst” started on his most recent set. Misenheimer says that it “went really fast in the grand scheme of things.”

His intriguing display of line and shape certainly caught the eye of many

appreciative observers. Sophomore Kirstina Barrows commented that there was “something really exciting about the pieces themselves”, that they were “refreshing”.

Professor Jay Moskowitz picked up on the Asian influences of Misenheimer’s pieces. “I think of dragon heads and Chinese New Year celebrations in any China Town.” He also said, “I see a lot of motion, a lot of detail and nice lines. It’s captivating.”

Misenheimer generously answered questions, but mostly stood back to let everyone examine his work. When asked what he wanted people to get out of his art, he responded, “I want people to get an interest in drawing. Even in New York, drawing doesn’t get repre-sented as much. I feel like it’s making a comeback.” He also hopes to have a new piece ready by the time he makes a return visit to Plymouth State in April. “I’m hoping to have a new piece by the discussion. Color is a little scary to me, but I want to make it bright.”

Redeemers will be showcased in the Silver Center lobby from March 6 to April 7. Misenheimer will also be in Silver 116 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on April 3, 2012 for a Q&A discussion.

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yer are the other three. However, we are the only school in NH that has an Entry-level graduate athletic training program.

Clock: What has been the most excit-ing/interesting event that the AT club has experienced or put on?

Hartman: This year, the Athletic Train-ing club was able to bring students to Boston for the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Symposium. We also recently attended a cadaver lab where we were able to see a dissection of a human shoulder, which gave us a better understanding of shoulder anatomy.

Clock: How many members of the club are there?

Hartman: Currently there are 24 mem-bers of the AT Club.

Clock: Do you have to be a certain age?

Hartman: The club is open to anyone in the A.T Major.


7 Ways to Heat Up and Stay Happy

Seniors Seeking Motivation

Calling All Pinners!www.pinterest.com

Danielle BlanchetteFor the Clock

Mother Nature has been a little out of whack with her weather choices lately, but there are still plenty of days left on campus where it’s going to be COLD! Everyone hates that chilly, windy walk to the library, especially coming from Smith or Langdon. In order to keep your insides from turning to icicles, here are a few tips for the upcom-ing cold winter days:

1. Wear a scarf ! It’s not just a style accessory for girls on campus, guys can wear them too! If you’re too macho to sport the floral print pashmina, try splurging some of that flex cash on a PSU scarf from the bookstore. Not only will you be supporting your Panthers, but you’ll be amazed at how warm your body is when your chest gets a little extra coverage!

2. Hit the Gym! Summer’s on its way and that means beach season. Even if you aren’t looking to blast away the winter weight, getting your heart rate up is a great way to warm up and cheer up. Wearing shorts without freezing your legs off will feel amazing and those endorphins will turn any smile upside down and make you feel awesome about yourself !

3. Yoga a GO GO! Alright ladies, we know you love those yoga pants. There’s no doubt their comfy, cute, and stylish, but you are literally freezing you’re butts off in this weather! Save the yogas for lounging in the dorm and working out—stick to jeans or thicker sweat pants to save your legs from the cold!

4. Get Cozy in the HUB! The fireplace lounge is a great place to warm your bones and zone out for a little while. Grab a friend and gab about the latest gossip or cuddle up with the newest edition of The Clock!

5. Oh la la, Le Chocolat Chaud! Hot chocolate is quick and delicious way to warm your body head to toe! Every café on campus is stocked with the delectable drink so save some of that flex cash for a brisk day and savor the sweet treat!

6. Keep It Down, Will Ya! If you’re living on campus, chances are you’ve got some thick white blinds for those windows in your room. The view is pretty and all...but take advantage of those babies! Close them all the way when your room gets too chilly. The heat that stays inside, instead of seeping out the windows, will keep you nice and cozy while doing homework or sleeping.

7. Learn to Love Long Socks! The best thing about cold weather is nobody can see what you’re wearing underneath your layers. Save the ankle socks for spring. Whip out those lime green knee-highs you bought for school spirit day in high-school or the Rudolph socks Mom bought you last year as a stocking stuffer. No one will see them underneath your jeans! Body temperature is greatly affected by the extremities (fingers and toes) so if those long socks keep those ‘tosies’ warm, chances are the rest of you will be too!

Dear class of 2012,

You’ve dedicated four years and eight long semesters of attending classes and doing homework (for the most part). The last spring semester is creeping upon us as we prepare for the spring break and the new season.

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I’m sure most of you will agree it’s getting tough. I find myself in the constant predica-ment between Wednesday night trivia or study-ing for the ole Thursday morning exam.

The weather certainly doesn’t act as motiva-tion to keep up with school, work, sports, and homework. It snows we ski; it shines we float!

I remember as a first-year student going to the library for hours and not even realizing it. Now, every agonizing minute that goes by seems unproductive as I brainstorm everything else I

Social networking has been brought to a new level. First came Facebook, then came Twitter, and now there is the wonderful world of Pinterest. Pinterest is an online bulletin board where a user can “pin” all dif-ferent kinds of images and things onto his or her boards. Pinterest was founded by Ben Silbermann of Iowa and managed by Cold Brew Labs out of California. Development started in 2009, and by December 2011, it was included in the top ten social network-ing sites, according to Hitwise data. This site can also be connected to Facebook and Twitter accounts and is also available as an application for smart phones.

A user can log onto the site and create an account in order to make and save your very own “pin boards” or just browse around to see what the website has to offer account-free. You can either browse every-thing together or select from thirty-two categories, which brings you to a page of five columns of images concentrating on the theme you’ve selected. There is everything ranging from fitness, food and drink, crafts, technology, and kids. There is something for everyone on this new, trendy website.

The images are links to websites that tells you all about the product, recipe, cloth-ing store, or craft you’ve clicked on. For

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example, if you have pinned a jacket you might be interested in buying, by clicking on the image, it will bring you to where you can purchase that jacket. Or, if you pinned a recipe that looks good, the website will have the recipe and steps to make it. Once you’ve found one you like or what to try, you can “repin” it to your board. In order to have your own boards, you must request an invite and create an account. Once you have an account, you can organize your boards for different categories, follow your friends’ boards, and “like” pins and boards. You can pin images of your selection to create ideas for your dream home, your dream wedding, or crafts and ideas you may want to use. In a way, it can act as a motivator and creativ-ity booster!

Pinterest is a great way to get creative and motivated to do anything you might be interested in. It is a great alternative to Facebook or Twitter because it offers a new dimension of exploration. Whether you are looking through the apparel section to get ideas for an outfit or looking to make your own decorations for the house, Pinterest is your website. It has grown wildly popular, especially among women, and will probably continue to grow rapidly. The more people who are active on Pinterest, the more inter-esting and different things users will come across. Go to www.pinterest.com to check it out for yourself and get pinning!

could be doing. Don’t get me wrong I complete and submit all my work and show up prepared for classes (for all my professors reading). However, it seems that small amounts of work achieve long breaks and continuation seems like a chore all over again.

Procrastination is all right in moderation. The Biederman's beer breaks need to happen once in a while to stimulate the mind and there’s usually a game on that deserves a good brew.

Don’t feel bad; as graduation approaches

these are the times to appreciate what the col-legiate world around us has to offer. So have that beer, take that break, and come up with dirty/witty trivia names, it may be the last chance you have.

As much as I know come fall of 2012 I’ll miss moving back up here, but it’s a relief to be done. So I wish the best of luck to all the seniors, hang in there, and I’ll see you at the pub.

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Some might say it is a bold move on film-maker Michel Hazanavicius’ behalf to create a black & white silent film in this day and age, especially, when the film opens alongside such action-packed blockbusters as Act of Valor and Ghost Rider 2. However, Hazanavicius knows exactly what he is doing with his film The Artist, and thus proved that the successful route lay in passion of the art itself. The Artist pays homage to the rich tradition of film by celebrating its birth. Critics celebrate The Artist as it has made quite the impression at The Oscars.

The silent film is about silent films. Well, it is about a silent film star, George Valentin. George is on top of the world; he is one the greatest stars in the industry and is beloved by all, more especially beloved by himself. An egomaniac George may be, but he is a very charismatic, likeable character, and his antics, although persistent, perhaps obnoxious, contain a cer-tain charm. During one of these public antics, George incidentally runs into one Peppy Miller. Peppy is a ‘nobody’ who lusts for a chance on the silver screen. After all the publicity of her and George’s little ‘run-into,’ she sees a perfect chance for her to start.

Peppy’s career begins with a series of menial roles, yet they provide brief glimpses and chats with her friend George. A sense of attraction become clear between the two. However Peppy has a career to think of and poor George is unhappily married. Soon enough, though, Peppy finds herself rocketing toward the top, just as everything is about to change in the industry.

The film progresses into the advent of the ‘talkies’, the first films containing dialogue and sound other than the score. This serves par-

The Artist Paints a Brilliant Film

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On Thursday, March 15, the most con-sistently brilliant show on TV, NBC’s Com-munity, returns from its hiatus. The show was shelved due to poor ratings, and the second this happened, the show’s diehard fans have been staging flash mobs and other protests demanding the show get put back on the air. Thankfully, NBC heard the outcry.

Community is a show for our culture, but for some reason, not a lot of people seem to have caught on to that yet. It’s a show that transcends beyond being a simple television program by surrounding itself with so much pop culture that it can use this knowledge to reflect and step outside the confines of what a normal show can do.

Community started as a show that followed Jeff Winger (Joel Mchale), a lawyer kicked out of his practice due to a lack of a college degree and his attempts to obtain a degree so he can return to being a lawyer at his local community college, Greendale. But now the show has evolved beyond that.

Jeff found a study group in episode one, and it is made up of Abed (Danny Pudi), Troy (Donald Glover), Annie (Alison Brie), Sherri (Yvette Nicole Brown), Pierce (Chevy Chase) and Britta (Gillian Jacobs). Now, three seasons later, each of these characters has developed to the point that they have grown to be major characters now that all stand next to Jeff in their levels of importance. Various other char-acters like Chang (Ken Jeong) and Dean Pelton (Jim Rash, who is a newly minted Academy Award winner for Adapted Screenplay for The Descendents) have moved in to fill the sup-porting roles and add a nice dose of insanity.

Pointing out the brilliance of Community is a hard task. There are so many moments that exemplify why this show is so smart and funny, but a greatest hits list will have to do. The best way to start is the little things, such as the episode where Abed somehow gets involved in the lives of a very pregnant woman and her husband and eventually ends up helping her give birth. This sounds normal, at least for a sitcom. But then you have to real-ize that this takes place in the background of the actual episode. For example, we see two other characters having a conversation that pertains to the plot, but if you look closely in the background, there’s Abed helping a pregnant woman give birth.

The show has also taken cliché sitcom episodes like a greatest hits episode where old clips from the show are flipped as the char-acters reminisce. Instead of the old flashback

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The Return of Community clips, we are instead treated to completely new scenes that we’ve never seen before, presented as if they had happened and we just weren’t there to see it.

Then there are the brilliant paintball epi-sodes that end the first and second seasons. The first season’s paintball episode pays homage to various action movies, with the second season’s paying homage to westerns. Other movies that are referenced through the shows are classics like Goodfellas, various zombie films, anime and Pulp Fiction, the latter of which is put together with the art house film My Dinner With Andre to form “Critical Film Studies”, which is arguably the best episode the series has ever produced.

Where Community has taken flack is with its constant use of pop culture, and it’s under-standable to a degree. It feels sometimes that the characters are given the short script in order to make these plots or references work. But then we have episodes like “Remedial Chaos Theory” where we are given six alter-nate timelines of one different member of the group leaving to grab a pizza the group ordered. It at first seems like a gimmick, but it is used to give insight into the characters and their affect the group by showing how events would transpire in their absence.

While a show like Community can be claimed as groundbreaking in terms of televi-sion, it’s often that it loses people. Its attitude of self-awareness is a turn off for some people. However, even if you don’t catch every refer-ence, there’s plenty of things to grasp onto. Troy and Abed’s relationship is arguably the most developed relationship on TV right now, and their interactions during the show and little skits that play at the end of most episodes are constant highlights. Plus, each character manages to evolve and grow in ways you never expect. Britta, a character that was annoying for most of the first season and beyond has now become a loveable goofball while Troy, at first a jock, has now embraced his inner nerd through his relationship with Abed.

It’s tough to say jump right in with Com-munity. So much has happened for a show that has only been on for two and a half seasons. However, now more than ever would be the time to try. The show is likely to be canceled if the ratings don’t pick up. So dive in, and if you like it, dig back, catch yourself up, and watch every Thursday at 8 P.M. on NBC. Regardless of whether anyone knows it or not, people deserve this smart, brilliant show, and the longer it is on the air, the more chance it has of catching on and gaining the recognition it deserves.

ticularly unflattering for our friend George as he firmly refuses to partake in any ‘talkies’, not that the production company even wants him anymore. In a swift fluid motion, everything George has comes crashing down upon him; his entire world seems to have forgotten him as fresh ‘talking’ faces replace him and everything he has. This conflict is a true one; upon the shift from silent films into ‘talkies,’ many silent film stars including Buster Keaton, lost their careers because their voices were seen as unfit for the new style of the industry. As George begins a relentless plunge downward, Peppy’s career blossoms as her fresh, talking face becomes exactly what people want to see AND hear.

Hazanavicius is no fool to the fact that the he must engage his audience even more so due to the very fact it is silent. The Artist seems like a film that is aware of itself, in the fact that it plays off the fact it is silent and uses silence as a thematic tool. To counter that, voice itself becomes an abstract character throughout the film; silence and voice are betwixt and used purposefully as a means of discourse to a broader message. Alongside effectively using silence and voice the use and sheer amount of misc-en-scene throughout is not only a great thematic device and appropriately executed (misc-en-scene being essential for a silent, B&W film in the modern day), yet also visually spectacular and captivating.

At the point the film industry has reached in this day and age, it is truly remarkable that a film like The Artist can pull through and dazzle audiences across the globe. More often than not the industry seems to be caught in a depression or at least still water, as pointless and thought-less films relying on foolish gimmicks such as 3D, CGI, and superfluous action sequences are making all the money. The Artist is a breath of fresh air that brings us back to our roots as a culture in love with the movies. In a generation obsessed with blasting forward, The Artist calmly reminds us that old dogs have some great old tricks.

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QUESTIONS w/ Restorations

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don’t even remember how I ended up on Restorations’ BandCamp page, but when I did, I was hooked. Within minutes of hear-ing the band, I had ordered myself a copy of their self titled CD, and when it came in the mail, I found myself listening to it almost every day, all the way through. It’s a great driving record, wrought with a kind of jangly sincerity that I miss so much about 90’s rock. Restorations have got something for everybody, so do yourself a favor and head on over to http://restorations.bandcamp.com/ amd give it a listen. Thanks to Jon for taking the time to answer my questions. I can’t wait to hear what these Pennsylvania gents put out next.

1.) Please state your name, your role in the band, and give us a brief history of Restorations.

I’m Jon. I sing and play guitar in Restora-tions. We got together to jam while our old band Jena Berlin, was on a break. We liked it better than our old band, so we kept going with it.

2.) Your band has a really cool Ameri-cana vibe to it, and a lot of the artwork on your Facebook page seems to be more rooted in stoner metal. It seems like your influences are pretty diverse. What were you listening to growing up, and how has that shaped Restorations?

We listen to just about everything. Everyone was raised on classic rock and punk; so I think this is the natural merging of the two. A lot of what makes our band work is collaboration on songwriting. There’s a lot of nuance between everyone’s tastes, and that helps make the songs a little more diverse.

3.) What are your personal feelings on people stealing your records from the ‘Net? How do you acquire music in your personal life, and where do you think the industry is headed in terms of the physi-cal product?

I still stand by the thought that our band

couldn’t be what it is today without the Internet. Initially, we didn’t tour at all. Through the web, our songs got out to way more people than it would have without it. When we finally did start touring and getting out of town, those people that downloaded showed up and sup-ported. Now that we have that kind of support, we’re able to tour more. It helped us out a lot. Thank you, Internet!

I can’t speak for everyone in the band, but I download a ton of records. It helps get me into more music and ideas. Most of the bands I like, I will go see a show and buy a record from them.

It seems to me that that’s how things are headed. I’ve noticed a lot of people, in the DIY

scene especially, really taking ownership of the bands coming through town again. Seems like there is an uptick in people promoting and attending shows with an emphasis on buying stuff from the bands. While people have realized the benefits of getting music for free, I think they’ve also realized that that music will go away if they don’t support it financially.

4.) Philadelphia has a long history of turning out great punk and hardcore. Does the city itself influence your writing at all or could Restorations be from any-where? Who are some great Philly bands Clock readers should check out?

Most of our songs are about Philadel-phia, but I try to make them relatable. That’s something I’ve always enjoyed from bands like The Weakerthans. Their songs are topically hyper-local, but people that listen to it from any-where can go “Thats me! I live in Win-nepeg, too! I hate it!”

Right now is a great time in Philly. There’s so much happening; I’d have to write a couple pages about it. Off the top of my head, I’ve really been enjoying Hop Along, Gods & Queens, Kite Party, and Pissed Jeans.

5.) You guys just put out a full length, and you’re playing some Canadian shows in the coming weeks. What else is on the docket for Restorations in 2012?

After Canada, we’re coming back to finish up writing for a 2-song 7in single for Tiny Engines. That should be out in late spring/early summer. Then we’re going to keep writing and finish a new full length and record that over the summer. During all of that, we’ve some shows with Self Defense Family in April, then a couple dates with Red Collar and Signals Midwest in May, and then scattered Fests and weekends through summer. We’re also working on getting to Australia, and then who knows? Really excited for what’s coming up this year.RESTPRESSWEB.COM


The 2010 comedic French film, Rubber, is definitely unique, to say the least. Rubber tells the story of a tire that uses the power of telepathy to kill people. Yes, that is prob-ably one of the weirdest plots that have ever been committed to film, but before jumping to conclusions about the film as a whole, take into consideration the subplot. The second plot follows a group of people as they watch the main plot (i.e. the murderous tire). The thing that connects both of these plots is a police officer named Lieutenant Chad who talks to both the audience watching the main film and the characters in the main film.

The film starts out with Lieutenant Chad talking to the audience about things in films that happen for no reason, which becomes the main theme throughout the entirety of Rubber. While this seems like an interesting

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A Little Bit Tries to go a Long Waysubject, after the third time of the tire rolling with nothing going on, it gets tedious. The main film feels like a parody of a student or artsy film when it cuts to the audience from the tire and back again. The characters usually say the things that most people say watching these kinds of films, and they are really fun to watch.

When it comes to the acting in Rubber, the actors really step up to the challenge in trying to give this piece life. The audience does a great job in showing how actual audi-ences react to these kinds of films. Stephen Spinella, who plays Lieutenant Chad, really brings a healthy dose of interest to the movie subplot, which the tire portions don’t have. The other great actor in the film is Wings Hauser, who plays the old man in the wheel-chair; a character with a refreshing mix of grittiness and comedy.

A film like Rubber is expected to run into problems with its “no reason” storytelling.

While it seems like a reasonable idea on paper, a film needs to explain plot points, otherwise it alienates the audience watch-ing it. Not only are there problems with the “no reason” storytelling, there is also a serious pacing problem; there are long stretches of time with only the tire rolling and nothing else happening. During these stretches of time, the film grinds to a halt while the viewer has to wait for the audi-ence to show up again.

Overall, this was a very interesting film to watch, and it’s nice to see someone try something new. However, this is one of the storytelling techniques that no one was clamoring for. Besides some great acting and very interesting special effects, this film has an average feel to it. Not the average “all the way through” it’s more like “it’s bad and then good and then bad” average to it. It’s worth a watch just out of curiosity’s sake, but nothing more beyond that.

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This weekend, I moved my compact disc collection into my new apartment. My babies have been stored at my parents’ house since high school, and it feels so cool to wake up and have them in the next room!

If you know me, you know I spend more

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time hunting for rare CD’s than I ever have on homework. I only have one hobby, and that hobby is hoarding pieces of plastic that will someday have almost no monetary value. All 2,300-something are meticulously alphabet-ized by band, and then in each album is in chronological order within the band. They are stored on large, white, custom wooden shelves that my Dad handmade himself, and I covered with stickers. Each shelf is a really impressive piece of craftsmanship, and they are probably

my favorite things that I own.

I h a v e s p e n t a r o u n d 1 5 y e a r s co l l ec t ing these things, and many of them are auto-graphed or hand numbered. I have a lot of things that are limited releases and/or imported from o t h e r c o u n t r i e s (I am particularly fond of a Japanese imported version of blink-182’s unti-tled album, where all the lyrics are in Japanese. It was a birthday gift from my brother).

I a m t e l l i n g you this because I recently read an essay recently that shook me quite a bit. I can’t remem-ber who wrote it or even what website I saw it on, but the gist of it was this: When you die, what happens to your mp3’s?

OK, follow me. Somewhere in your house, your parents have vinyl. They probably have some cassettes and eight tracks kicking around too. You have probably skimmed through them. They have Toys in the Attic, Back In Black, Born to Run, Damn the Torpedoes and Exile on Main Street. They are old. They are worn to death. They are the coolest things in your house. Someday, hopefully a long, long time from now, your parents will die. You will take their records/tapes/whatever and have them as your own.

Maybe you’ll play them, maybe you’ll display them, maybe you’ll keep them in a dark storage unit, but there is no deny-ing how cool it is to have a physical copy of the music your parents listened to. My mom has a ton of vinyl; the same ones she listened to in college while she was doing her homework. Or drinking with her friends. Whatever. The point is, I want those. When my mother passes (in about 80 years; the woman is healthy as a horse), I am sure there will be a fist fight over the vinyl between my brother and I. I am positive that will happen. I am anticipating a 5-6 year period following my mother’s death where Nick and I don’t speak because he snuck the Mellencamp vinyl out while I was in the hospital with Mom. I will find out, Nicholas.

Sorry, I got off track threatening my brother in the future. My point is, what is going to happen to your Limewire folders? Are you going to give your kids an external hard drive with all of your Rihanna songs on it?

“Sick, Dad, thanks. Your old external hard drive from college gave my computer a virus. And I can’t believe people took Skrillex seriously. You can have this back.”

I know you don’t care, and I know I’ve written about the importance of purchas-ing music before, but think about it: There is going to be no physical evidence of the music we grew up with. We will be the first generation without a box of tunes in the attic for our youngins to paw through. That’s depressing, dude.

So you see, I have not wasted thousands of dollars on a heap of plastic, per se. I’m just really stoked about heirlooms. At least that is what I will keep telling myself, while I fight the good fight against the impending consumption of the record industry by your grubby, greedy little keyboard-punching fingers. And no, Dad, I don’t want your Skynyrd 8-track. Nick can have that one.

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I personally want to say that I was disgusted with the actions of a few members of the student body at the end of the game Wednesday. Yes, I understand that sports are easy to get wrapped up in and get emotional about. But, this doesn’t make it ok to throw things on to the ice. This not only makes you look foolish, but it also reflects poorly on the University. Do us all a favor and stay home next time!

As Editor-in-Chief here at The Clock, it falls upon me to fill the space on this page each week. As there is no major campus issue that The Clock Staff or I feel strongly enough about to write an editorial, I figured that I would address you.

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First, I would like to thank you for taking the time to pick up a copy of The Clock. Whether this is the first issue you’ve ever read, or you’re a faithful weekly reader, it truly means a lot to me, and the rest of the staff, that you trust us to bring you your campus news.

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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Kristin Blanchette on the Upcoming Season

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The smell of spring is in the air with the past couple of days being warmer; ah, it must be lacrosse season (though for both the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams, they are unable to practice outside due to the snow that still exist).

Plymouth State’s women’s lacrosse team looks to improve on last season’s record (which consisted of a 7-8 overall record 2-4 in Little East Conference play, and ultimately ended in a heart-breaking 13-12 loss to Western Connecticut State University), with the core of the team back, as well as numerous first year players.

While watching one of the team’s practices earlier this year, it became instantly obvious to me that this team is greatly improved from last year’s squad. “Of course our goal is to win the L.E.C,” stated junior captain Caitlin Swanson (Holderness, N.H.). “We have a much deeper

bench this year compared to last year,” added Swanson.

This team has a deeper bench due in large part to having 11 first-year players that are just starting their lacrosse careers at Plymouth. “We are rely-ing on all of the freshman this year,” said junior captain Kristen Guest (Sandwich, Mass.). The midfielder said that players like Meghan McNabb (Lexington, Mass.), Molly Scaife (Easthampton, Mass.) and Molly Gleason (Haverhill, Mass.) were just a few of the key players that the Panthers picked up this year. Guest also said that, despite these players being younger, “They have a lot of talent, and they also have a lot of confidence for the upcoming year and adapted to our program extremely well.” Having the energy that these players will provide for the Panthers will be big, and the fact that these players have collectively come together with the upperclassmen bodes well for the team this year.

One position on the field that the Panthers will have a great deal of confidence in is goalie

1. When I was talking to the captains, Cait Swanson said that you guys were going to surprise other teams this year. While I assume you agree with this, what do you think leads her to believe this?

I think we believe this because the make up of our team is entirely different than last year. The majority of our big contributors this year will be our freshmen so we will be a hard team to scout. Additionally, our team competitive-

ness and talent level has risen dramatically this year because of very talented personnel that we brought in in the freshmen class. We are ready to shed our past reputations and create a new one that we’ve so rightfully earned and deserved.

2. How far do you see this team poten-

tially going this year?I think we have the potential to go far this

year. We will be a very young team, and there are pros and cons to that. The freshmen don’t understand the pressures that come with big games; they just go out there and play. However, we will lack the experience needed to close out big games or in tight situations. So we’ll see. I am very optimistic, though.

3. Do you find it to be a lot more chal-

lenging only having two true home games this year?

Yes, obviously it is an enormous challenge to only have 2 home games or not be out playing on a field for the majority of your season. However, I think it speaks to the character of our team on how we can still perform, execute, and win even with the disadvantage of traveling and being on someone elses turf. We don’t use it as an excuse; we just rise to the challenge.

4. Looking ahead to Dallas for spring

break, do you have anything unique planned for the team?

We are very excited for our spring break trip to Dallas. We have two big games down there and we are looking forward to having two practices out on a field. It will be a good

“I have always enjoyed playing under pressure,” Field said. In order for the Panthers to have a successful season this year, they need Field to play exceptional between the pipes.

The Panthers, whose season started this past Wednesday, do not have their first Little East Conference game until April 7, and will not have their first legitimate home game until April 17. Between then and now, Plymouth will have over half a dozen non-league games, including a trip down to Dallas during Spring Break to play Pacific (from Oregon) and Dallas. Captain Nora

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sports.Lorin Field (Hollis, N.H.). In her first year as the starting goalie for Plymouth, Field started all 15 games and had over 130 saves on the season (and a 52% save percentage). Field looks to improve on these numbers, as another year of starting between the pipes will hopefully translate in to more saves (and importantly wins) this year. The sophomore was also named a captain for this year’s team, but the pressure doesn’t appear to be rattling her confidence at all.

Regan is looking forward to the trip saying that she and the team “are excited, and are looking forward to see what coach (Kristin Blanchette) has in store for us throughout the week.”

The team traveled to Oregon last spring, and Coach Blanchette had many activities for the team that allowed the group to come together. The trip is something that the lacrosse team (players and coaches alike) looks forward to, and it should be yet another great experience for the team.

“Keep and eye on us” was what Caitlin Swan-son echoed as a final comment. This team looks at the men’s hockey team as being one of Plym-outh’s best sports team this year and wants to follow in their tracks. The Panthers are going to be a team that is going to surprise a lot of team both in and out of conference this year, and they look to win at least a Little East Conference title this year.

2012 PSU preview: Women's Lax Looks to Capture L.E.C. Title

opportunity for us to be outside and work on things that we can’t do practicing in the field house at PSU. Additionally, we have really fun surprise trips for the team in Dallas. I think it is really important for them to not only play in games, but to experience the culture and all the great things Texas has to offer. It will be a really special trip for these girls and probably a once and a lifetime experience.

5. How is this year›s team different from

last year›s team? This team could not be more different than

last years team. The team dynamic first and fore-most is extremely different. We have outstand-ing, loyal, and really dedicated upperclassmen who have been through every growing pain a program could have in the last two rebuilding years. They all possess really strong leadership qualities and know what we need to do in order to be successful. They have totally bought to in what me and my staff are trying to do and have done an outstanding job of leading our large freshmen class this year. The freshmen are just extremely talented and are big time lacrosse players who are ready to contribute right away. They have brought PSU lacrosse to new heights, and we are very excited to be playing at a much higher level then in years past. The two combi-nations of the leadership laden upperclassmen with the talented young freshmen have been a very successful mix. They just all really love each other and truly share a team first mentality.

6. Who do you see as the most improved

player from last year›s squad compared to

this year›s team? My Junior Captain Kristen Guest has

improved tremendously from the last few years. She was a walk-on my first year as head coach. She had very limited lacrosse experience, but in just two short years, she has become our top defender and one of the most natural and strong leaders I’ve ever had the privilege of coaching. She is really admired by her teammates for how hard she works and how determined she is to be successful. She is a really amazing kid.

7. Be honest; if you had ten shots on

goalier Lorin Field, how many times would you score?

I love this question. Field-Z is one of the strongest goalies I have been around in my lacrosse career. I have played at the highest level of the game with the US team and at the World Cup level, and I can honestly say that she is in the mix with those top goaltenders that I’ve played with. It is very difficult to find a goalie that has amazing game instinct, mental toughness, and fundamental soundness. Usually, you’re lucky if you get 2 out of the 3. Field-Z has all three and it makes our team that much better because she’s in net. She is a very special and gifted player. Now, if her and I were to get into a shooting competition, I don’t feel confident that I would win....well, at least every time. I’ll just keep it at that. :)

8. Do you have anything else you want

to tell the people of Plymouth? Yes. Be ready for another championship at

PSU! Congrats to the men’s hockey team!!!


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Last week’s piece was about how the Los Angeles Angels were going to win the NL West, with the Texas Rangers contend-ing for a wild-card position. This week, I will talk about the NL Central, in which the defending World Series champs, the St. Louis Cardinals, are located. The Milwaukee Brewers actually won this division last year, while the Cards came in second to earn the wild card slot. Midway through the year, the Pittsburgh Pirates were the feel good story of the year, as they were the division leaders after the All-Star break, while the Cincinnati Reds had a couple of key off-season acquisi-tions. The Chicago Cubs, still without a World Series for over a century, and Houston Astros round out this division.

1.Cincinnati Reds- The Reds added pitcher Matt Latos from the Padres and look to build on an already strong pitching

staff (Mike Leake led the team with 12 wins and Johnny Cueto had a 2.31 ERA). Joey Votto and Jay Bruce will continue to add power at the plate (61 home runs, 200 RBIs combined) while Drew Stubbs looks to become one of the better centerfielders in the league

2.Milwaukee Brewers- Ryan Braun, who was the 2011 NL MVP, looks to become an even stronger force at the plate with Prince Fielder now in Detroit. Zach Greinke looks to produce a lower ERA compared to last year (which was at 3.83), while Yovani Gallardo is poised to show that last year was no fluke (17 wins, 207 strikeouts and a 3.52 ERA).

3.St. Louis Cardinals- Losing Albert Pujols to the Los Angeles Angels is going to greatly effect this team. Ryan Freese has to prove that he didn’t get lucky in the playoffs (he was named World Series MVP), and the pitching staff has to have a good year for this team to even think about repeating (Adam Wainwright has a spectacular year last year, with a 20-11 record, a 2.42 ERA and 213 strikeouts).

4.Pittsburgh Pirates- Andrew McCutchen signed a deal this week that will keep him in Pittsburgh the next six years. McCutchen has quietly become one of the best centerfielders in the MLB, and could potentially have a 30-30 season (30 home runs and 30 stolen bases). A.J. Burnett comes over after a trade from the New York Yankees and looks to rejuvenate his career after three shaky seasons in the Big Apple (two seasons with an above 5.00 ERA).

5.Chicago Cubs- It doesn’t seem like it was that long ago that the Cubs were oh-so-close to going to the World Series (thanks Steve Bart-man!). This team appears to be rebuilding for the future, as catcher Geovany Soto, leftfielder Alfonso Soriano and pitcher Matt Garza will be the biggest threats to the opposition this season.

6.Houston Astros- It must seem like it was such a long time ago that this team was in

the World Series (2005). This team is coming off a season that consisted of the most amount of loses in Astros’ history (106), and this team has nowhere to go but up (so I hope/think). Carlos Lee, Wandy Rodriguez and former Red Sox great Jed Lowrie look to make some noise this season.

On to the NFL. First thing is first, I was not surprised to hear that the New Orleans Saints had bounties for opposing players during their Super Bowl run. While I think that they weren’t the only team to do this (and there will continue to be teams doing this), they will have to endure the punishments that commissioner Roger Goodell will hand down to them. The penalty handed out should be nowhere near as severe as the Patriots’ punishments from the “Spygate” scandal ($750,000 in fines, first round draft pick lost), but the penalty should still be hard. The Pats blatantly cheated; the Saints tried to help their own cause by attempting to hurt the best players the opposition had. The other big story is that Peyton Manning was to be released on Wednesday. This opens the door to numerous teams around the league that need a quarterback (I am talking to you, Washington, Seattle, Arizona), while it is almost a guarantee that Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck will be the first overall pick in the NFL draft in April. With free agency starting up next week, a lot of rumors will start to circulate around the sport’s world.

In other irrelevant (though I find inter-esting) sports news:

-Tuukka Rask being out for a handful of weeks won’t hurt the Bruins greatly. He is, after all, the back up to Tim Thomas, who knows how to turn the swag on in the playoffs.

-The NHL has to pray that Sidney Crosby won’t have any setbacks from his latest attempt at a comeback.

- Nice to see that Harvard will be in the

NCAA men’s basketball tournament since 1946.

-Rajon Rondo’s triple-double against the New York Knicks on Sunday was awesome, but was the second best performance of the day. Deron Williams scored 57 points and went 21-21 from the free-throw line.

-I think it is a smart move on the New Orleans Saints’ part to not sign Drew Brees to a multi-year deal. Brees isn’t exactly one of the youngest quarterbacks in the league.

-Speaking of the Saints, interesting to see that a workout that wide receiver Randy Moss did went well. Moss has always been a freak of nature athletically, but his attitude has to change in order for him to become successful…again.

-My pick to win the race in Las Vegas is Matt Kenseth.

Non-sports information of the weekTime to rant- So I live in Hall Hall, and I

am getting sick of something. Throughout any given point of the day, it seems like there is an emergency vehicle (i.e. a police car/ambulance/etc.) that goes by the building with its siren and lights on just to blow past the crosswalks. My complaint? After going across the crosswalks, the sirens/lights are shut-off, meaning that they really don’t have an emergency and can’t be bothered to wait like everyone else does. Is it really too hard to potentially wait an additional 20 seconds? C’mon, man.

-For a minute, I thought the Pemi River was going to freeze on Tuesday night, but then I saw yesterday’s forecast.

-Spring Break in a week- “Can’t Wait!” (Bart Scott voice).

-I wonder when the Spring Fling per-former will finally be announced.

-Ski season best last beyond Spring Break.

Nine seconds. Senior Rob Phillips sat in the locker room at Wesleyan University on the afternoon of February 26th, 2012, his head bowed, eyes closed, replaying those seconds over and over again in his mind as a puddle of post-match sweat, the kind he had grown accustomed to the past four years, formed beneath his feet. Nine seconds. That was the only difference in the triple overtime ride-out time that had cost senior Rob Phillips’ the match, and ended his collegiate wrestling career. It was the win that got away.

“It was tough. It probably always will be when I think back to it. To get so close to a win, to get so close to advancing in the (New England Wrestling Association) tournament, only to lose like that. The competitor in me is going to have a hard time getting over that,” said Phillips. With the loss, Phillips took fourth place in the NEWA New England Champion-ships, capping off an impressive 28-win season. For all athletes, especially those with the com-petitive drive of Phillips, the realization that their career has ended can be a harsh reality. It’s the thought of “what could’ve been” that haunts many recently-retired athletes’ minds. “That’ll always be the case. I think that’s a pretty universal thing. Everyone wishes they could’ve done more, whether or not they could

have actually done so. Hell, I wish I would’ve won that (NEWA) tourney,” said Phillips. That is the mindset that fuels the aggression and ambition of wrestlers.

“Wrestling represents the most difficult and reward-ing objective that I have ever dedicated myself to.” - John Irving

Different from other sports, where glory is generally shared, wrestling leaves the opportu-nity for a competitor to reach out and grab the bull of victory by the horns. You can’t blame a bad pass from a quarterback or a bad bounce of the basketball on the court; it’s just you to blame or congratulate. “There’s no one out there, but you and him (your opponent). It’s a crazy feeling. Being out on the mat alone, exposed, which can be kind of scary. There’s also nothing like it. It’s invigorating and worth all the hard work we put up with in practice. It’s a feeling I’m going to miss when my career’s over,” said a teammate of Phillips, junior Femi Wheeler, who finished runner-up in the NEWA New England Championships.

The inevitable question that creeps into

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the athlete’s mind following a long career in a particular sport is whether all of the sacrifice and struggles, both physical and mental, were worth it. It may cause some athletes, unsure of the effort that they could’ve expended or the games that could’ve ended differently, to lose sleep, but not Phillips. “That was the easiest question I asked myself after that last match, whether it was worth it or not. Of course it was. There’s nothing quite like that feeling of giving everything in the tank, everything you’ve got and, win or lose, you’re satisfied with yourself. That’s what sports are all about.”

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Sports Season is just around the corner!

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Clock, we wish all of our athletes a successful and healthy spring

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Riding an already impressive 8-0-1 record in their last nine games, and looking to clinch the first conference championship in the forty-year history of the program, the number one seeded Plymouth State Panthers hosted number two Salem State Vikings before a packed house at Hanaway Rink last Saturday night.

The Panthers got on the board early when Phil Arnone (Litch-field, N.H.) snagged the back of the net after first year Zack Sarig’s (Reading, PA) shot went high over the net. Arnone knocked it home for his ninth goal of the season to put Plymouth State up 1-0 at the end of the first period.

The Vikings answered back early into the 2nd, scoring two goals within three minutes of each

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Men’s Hockey has Best Season Ever Despite Loss in NCAA III Tournament

other to take the lead. Plymouth State was able to pull even again when junior JC Richardson (Fort Collins, CO) scored on the power play at 15:56 to put the score at 2-2. The Vikings scored again with less then a minute to go in the middle period to take the lead going into the final intermission.

The Panthers were able to pull even again when Dave Walters (Ottawa, Ont.) scored at 9:19 to even the score at 3-3. The Vikings only needed 27 seconds to regain the lead when one of their players scored on a partial breakaway to give the Vikings the lead again at 4-3 with a little over ten minutes left to play in the game. The Pan-thers refused to go down without a fight, when junior Phil Moore (Lower Onslow, NS) scored with only 2:30 left in regulation to send the game into overtime.

Both teams played to a draw in the first OT period, thanks in part to the fantastic play of the

goalies on both ends of the ice. The 2nd OT period saw the Pan-thers forced to go on the penalty kill, making the last few minutes especially nerve wracking. But, the Panthers were able to kill off the penalty, and a minute later, junior Kyle Weiland (Hampden, ME) scored the game-winning goal to secure the victory and the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) championship. Weiland was also named game MVP during the award ceremony after the game.

The v ic tor y ga ve the top-seeded Panthers the MASCAC’s automatic berth into the NCAA Division III National Champion-ship Tournament.

Hoping to continue their im-pressive season, the Plymouth State University hockey team played host to the visiting team from the Wentworth Institute of Technology Wed., March 7, at a sold-out Hanaway Rink in the

first round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Men’s Hockey Tour-nament.

The first period of play saw the Panther’s outshoot Wentworth, but both teams were unable to find the back of the net, making it a 0-0 tie going into the first intermission. The second period saw the teams go on the power play, but they continued to have trouble scoring as the defense and goalies for both sides were out-standing. PSU was able to finally break the stalemate at 5:15 into the second period when senior Chris Zaremba (Colorado Spring, CO) redirected a centering pass for junior JC Richardson (Fort Collins, CO) for his 11th goal of the season. Plymouth had another power play opportunity to close out the period, but Wentworth was able to kill it off to keep it at 1-0 going into the third period.

Wentworth wasted no time get-ting on the board, as they scored

only 2:21 into the third period to tie the game. The Leopards scored what would be the decid-ing goal on the power play at 8:03 to take the lead. Plymouth State pulled their goalie for the extra attacker with less than a minute to go, resulting in two great scor-ing opportunities. Unfortunately, Wentworth was able to steal the puck and bring it back for the empty net goal and seal the vic-tory at 19:54 and end the season for the Panthers.

On behalf of all of us at The Clock, I would just like to con-gratu late a l l the p layers and coaching staff on a truly impres-sive season. The run you guys went on was real ly fun, and I know that I can’t wait for next season. Again, congratulations on a job well done!

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March 9, 2012

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