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Potential mumps outbreak looming

Two cases of mumps have been identified on the Plattsburgh State campus, with lab results of a third case pending, according to a Monday afternoon e-mail from Director for the Center of Student Health and Psychological Services Kathleen Camelo.

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UP declares vote of no confidence

Plattsburgh State University Police delivered President John Ettling a vote of no confidence in his management against Chief of University Police Arlene Sabo, Assistant Chief Jerry Lottie and Vice President of Student Affairs Bill Laundry. Full story

OUSTED: Men's basketball eliminated in first round of NCAA tournament

SUNYIT 71, Plattsburgh State 65

Despite being given numerous opportunities to get back into the game, the Plattsburgh State men's basketball team could not completely erase a 12-point halftime deficit and lost to SUNYIT in the first round of the NCAA tournament, 71-65.

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Students dress for wrong season

If you’ve ever seen someone walking up Rugar Street dressed as if it’s the middle of July during winter months, you may have stopped to question that person’s sanity — but it’s nothing new to senior Michael Leddick. Full story

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Editorial: Point au Roche park priceless, necessary

Imagine you’re sitting on a thick, cold rock, a perfect seat from which to view the partially frozen body of water poised ahead. The air is just warm enough to be comfortable. Shuffling through the smaller stones at your feet, you try to find the flattest one, one that will skip across the water like a child’s finger jumping off a hot stove. The stone skips once, twice, and then lands on top of a long piece of white ice. Fortunately, you don’t have to imagine this. This beauty is Point au Roche State Park, and like so much else, our state is trying to take it away from us. Full story

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Point au Roche at risk

A plan proposed by Gov. David Paterson Feb. 19 would close Point au Roche State Park in order to address the state’s deficit, affecting community recreation, education and business.

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Health insurance decisions await soon-to-be grads

Paterson drops out of re-election

PSUC strategic plan aims to enhance academics

Altercation results in two student arrests

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Four teams battling for crown in ECAC-West tournament

The Plattsburgh State women’s hockey team has advanced to the ECAC-West tournament nine straight years. But the Lady Cardinals have won it just twice, and neither win has come in the past two seasons, despite hosting the 2008 tournament.

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SUNYAC CHAMPIONSHIP: Oswego beats PSUC for third time this season to claim title

After playoff success, baseball aiming higher

High-powered offense returns for lacrosse

IN THE CARDS: Farris Thomas

Four battling for right to be starter

Track off to ECAC championships

ECAC-West All-Conference teams released

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’73 remake separates itself from original

In 1973, George A. Romero, the director and writer behind the “Living Dead” saga, released a little-known horror movie. It was about a town where everyone was driven insane — killing, raping and mutilating each other.

Confessions of pizza deliverers: ‘money and freedom’

Film series tickets sold out in hours

ACB plans trips to NYC, Vt.

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Coffee Camp to raise funds for Haiti victims this weekend

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Slightly disappointed Obama voter realizes it could be worse

I began writing this article under the title “Another disappointed Barack Obama voter.” I began researching all the bills, acts, waivers, policies, memorandums and proposals throughout his presidency. As it turns out, I’m actually a bigger supporter than I realized.