Jacob Downey

Jacob has served as Editor-in-Chief of The Clock since the end of his sophomore year. In high school he was a staff writer for Teens In Print, Boston’s city-wide high school newspaper where he now works as a mentor and editor, giving back to a new generation of TIP-sters.

At The Clock, Jacob primarily covers local news and campus issues including Plymouth’s adoption of Indigenous Peoples Day, the flooding of the White Mountain Apartments, and an interview with Sen. Maggie Hassan. He is also the author of “The Gears”, a comprehensive manual detailing The Clock’s approach to journalism.

Jacob cannot do a kickflip. Stop asking.

“X-Men ‘97” brings style, substance, and Storm out of the 90’s

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 5/1/24 I have very fond memories of my VHS copy of
Lil skies headlines spring fling among brews and bruises

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 5/1/24 Another Spring Fling has both sprung and flung, ringing in
Perspectives from Palestine Protests: Students speak-out against university repression

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 4/29/24 In Boston, Emerson College students were arrested in March for
Lil Sikes announced as Spring Fling headliner

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 4/11/24 After weeks of speculation and two more of delay, PACS
Spring unsprung at PSU as Panthers celebrate April snow day

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 4/5/24 On April 4, a nor’easter canceled classes. A winter storm
Event speakers discuss post-Roe reproductive rights landscape

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 3/20/24 Public affairs organizer at Planned Parenthood of Northern New England,
UNH student-group leading statewide campaign for a free Palestine

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 2/28/24 There is a genocide happening in Palestine. In response to
Student body wins transparency fight with Student Senate

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 2/15/24 On Feb. 5, the Plymouth State Student Senate, the organization
One-man “Die Hard” parody has heart, humor, and Hans Gruber for fans and newcomers alike

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 12/29/23 Whether your first experience with John McClain (Bruce Wilis) was
SGA gives “big middle finger” to student protesters, removes them from meeting

Editorial Board and Staff of The Clock 12/5/23 It takes a deep contempt for democracy
Too cool for school! Glare headlines off-campus concert

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 11/20/23 Last Monday night, The Barn Door Hostel hosted an intimate
SGA Commuter Rep. announces interest in abolishing Women’s Power Hour due to Title IX concerns

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 11/5/23 In the closing minutes of the Student Government Association’s Oct.
Student Nursing Association lets no woman be overlooked at breast cancer awareness event

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 10/27/23 Each year 1,288 women in New Hampshire will learn that
SGA Genboard Round-up 10/23

Jacob Downey, Luke Young Hes/Hims Editor-in-Chief/Managing Editor 10/24/23 The 10/23 meeting for the Student Government
M’nM Scoops window repaired. “Just a blip”, says owner

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 10/22/23 Between 11 p.m. Oct. 14 and 9 a.m. Oct. 15,
Rained-Out Rite of Passage Rocks Clock Conference Room

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 10/20/23 On Oct. 7th, the Student Art Collective held its annual
SGA suspends resolution, cites uncertainty

Jacob Downey, Luke Young Hes/Hims Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor 10/9/23 SGA has voted to table discussion
Student Gov. votes to close door on transparency

Jacob Downey, Luke Young Hes/Hims Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor 9/29/23 The Student Government Association of Plymouth
“Boy Sluts” sound off: Unpacking the Yik-Yak phenomenon

Jacob Downey, Luke Young Hes/Hims Editor in Chief, Managing Editor 9/21/23 Yikyak is a hellscape.
SGA GenBoard meeting round-up 9/18

Jacob Downey, Luke Young Hes/Hims Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor 9/20/23 On Monday, September 18th the Student
Poli-sci professor hosts free speech workshop for Constitution Day

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 9/19/23 In honor of Constitution Day on Monday, professors Rebecca Noel,
PSU’s ‘24 president is Devo-ted to the student body

Jacob Downey Editor-in-Chief He/Him 9/6/23 At Plymouth State, we excel at complaining. Some complaints are
SAG on strike: What you need to know

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 8/2/23 On May 2nd, the Writers Guild of America, a labor
Panthers march for reproductive justice

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 4/18/23 “To build a movement of young people to transform our
What dreams are made of: Talking to Thomas Lee

Jacob Downey, Lily Stone He/Him, She/Her Editor-In-Chief, Treasurer 4/4/23 English major, football player, marketing firm
Much to do about flooding

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor in Chief 2/15/23 Last weekend, ‘6 more weeks of winter’ came
“The sound of Plymouth State”

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 2/2/2023 At 10 am, September 29th, 1973, then Plymouth State College
PSU students flex at Pemi’s Talent Show

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 11/19/22 On November 18th, The American Cancer Society hosted the very
Plymouth Voices: Office of Military Services

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 11/15/22 Since 1944, the GI bill has offered greater opportunities for
Plymouth voices: Professor John Lappie

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 11/15/22 Professor John Lappie is listed by the US Vote Foundation
Election Day retrospective

The Clock Staff 11/10/22 When we left our families at the beginning of our freshman
Plymouth adopts Indigenous Peoples Day

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 11/4/22 On October 24th, with a unanimous vote, Plymouth, New Hampshire
Plymouth Voices: Professor Mark Fischler

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 11/1/22 Professor Mark Fischler is something of an enigma. Rarely would
Panthers welcome Maggie Hassan

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-In-Chief 10/11/22 With the 2022 Mid-Term Election less than a month away,
Discussing cultural appropriation on campus

Jacob Downey He/Him Editor-in-Chief 10/4/22 On August 28th, as we were reacclimating from summer, reuniting