In Case You Missed It: Good News So Far
By Lena Donovan
Published 3/5/2026
The beginning of the semester always brings high hopes for returning students. Some of us started dream boards or journaling to keep track of our progress. Gyms were full and it was a new year, but for some reason it felt like people were giving up resolutions way faster than normal. It can be hard to stay positive and look forward to the future when there are ICE raids and shootings are occurring all over America. No matter what side you support, it can feel like there is always something devastating around the corner. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the tragedies, but also deeply important to stay updated and aware. While everything happening in the world may feel hopeless, there are still sparks of positivity and hope every day. To distract you for a few minutes, here are some good and exciting happenings in Plymouth:
One of the biggest events to kick off the semester was Ski Day. Many students look forward to Ski Day every year, and it’s a beloved tradition at PSU. Like any northern New England school, Plymouth has a big ski culture. Students count down the days until ski season starts, and once it does, they go before and after classes. Plymouth also loves nature and our environment, and skiing is another way to show our love for the winter. Students get the day off from classes and are encouraged to go. The day-long event includes skiing, snowboarding, fat-biking, and tubing. Ski Day is held at Tenney Mountain, who partner with PSU to create a fun outside occasion. This year was another successful day that brought much of the campus out to the mountain. If you were lucky, you got the awesome merch that sold out before noon. Ski Day gets the school community together every February and is an excuse to go skiing all day on a Wednesday.
The theatre community has taken quick action to begin performances. PSU partnered with the Plymouth community through the Educational Theater Collaborative to put on “The SpongeBob Musical.” The mix of students and community members was a great way to create a shared space and collaborate creatively. The performances were held when students got back to school, from January 22-25 at The Flying Monkey.
PSU’s improv troupe, PlymProv, also had a recent performance that focused on the famous game, Dungeons & Dragons. PlymProv presented Dungeons and Drama’s “Pirates” on February 12. The show involved the audience often, making everyone feel like they were also pirates. Additionally, PSU’s student-written Passages will perform March 5-7. The show follows actors around the Silver Center, portraying different scenes and characters.
On February 13, Student Life put on another favored tradition, Sex Toy Bingo, hosted by drag queen Jan Sport. Every year, a professional drag queen comes to PSU and hosts a fabulous evening. It’s an excuse to go out with friends and have a blast. Students bring their IDs and get free admission. This year was another hit with students winning fun prizes!
Another great event was the Multicultural Fair hosted by PSU’s Student Leader Idea Council (SLIC). This was more last-minute event than usual due to the IDEA Center closing. SLIC has done a great job to step and take IDEA’s place. The Multicultural Fair was hosted by students, with any student wanting to display their culture getting a table! There was a great turn-out with many students wanting to share their cultural background. This is one of the best events that gets students together while opening minds to new ideas and cultures.
PSU’s athletic department is back in action with baseball, softball, lacrosse, skiing, and indoor track and field all in-season.
With many more events happening in the future, there is so much to look forward to. Earth Jam and Spring Fling are scheduled in April, both involving music and being outside in the nice weather. In a time of chaos and fear, it’s important to get together and go to events with each other. Plymouth has a space for everyone, no matter their interests.