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Top Stories for Dec. 9, 2011

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Dorothy Smith

Dot remembered for dedication

Most students have never had an adjunct lecturer who is willing to drive through a North Country snowstorm for more than an hour to teach an 8 a.m. class. On days when no one expected teachers to make the trip to class, Dorothy "Dot" Smith did. Full story

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Cards have date with No. 1

Two weeks after losing to No. 1 Norwich (8-0) in the PrimeLink Tournament, the No. 7 Plattsburgh State men's hockey team (6-2-2) has its shot to topple the undefeated Cadets tonight as the Cards travel to Kreitzberg Arena. Full story

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breaking the seal

Breaking the Seal

Alcohol is a diuretic, a drug that makes you pee, Plattsburgh State Nursing Professor David Curry said. The alcohol that you take in signals your kidneys to start making urine and, well, you know how the rest goes. Full story

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Students not getting fair chance in finals week

This is it. Finals Week. The big finale. For many students, the next seven days are the most important of the year. One test or one essay could make the difference between walking out of the classroom with an A or barely squeaking by with a D. For some, it could even mean failing the class and having to take it over again completely. Four months of work all for nothing, struck down by a single bad grade. Full story

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Lady Cards maintain confidence

Four consecutive losses can break most teams, but not the Plattsburgh State women's basketball team.

The Lady Cards remain defiant despite losing close games against some of the SUNYAC's strongest opposition.

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The dreaded fifteen

There is no myth at all—the truth is that the freshman 15 is real, Plattsburgh State's Dietician Jeff Vallee said.

Opinions

Defense contractors bought off congress

A Word to the Wise

When it comes to security and safety, there are no such things as passive and active parties. Either one consciously appraises their surroundings and takes necessary action to ensure safety, or one does not.

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