It took me a long time to consider myself a “writer.” And in coming to that conclusion, another problem arose. As I’ve written more columns, more editorials, more anything that’s been published beyond the Notes app on my phone or the countless half-finished journals I have laying around, the more […]
News
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‘The students are my legacy’
May 4, 2022Tucked away in the basement of the Fine Arts Center, three offices in the costume shop belong to professors of theater and dance. [...] -
‘Take Back the Night’ and the story
May 4, 2022Castleton students braved a cold and rainy Wednesday afternoon to rally against sexual and relationship abuse during Sexual [...] -
A rising star close to home
May 4, 2022On Saturday, April 26, local musicians held a concert in the backyard of some students’ house on Main St. The event was [...]
Sports
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Stone’s Sports Corner: Offseason moves
September 8, 2022sports fan where the NFL, NHL and NBA are all getting ready to start up again. The time of year when best friends can become [...] -
Sports bloopers: What the hell happened?
September 8, 2022Is it just me, or has this semester already gotten alarmingly stressful? Let’s sit back, relax, and check out some dumb moments [...] -
What the hell happened? Sports bloopers
May 4, 2022We’ve come to the end of the semester, which means this could possibly be the last batch of bloopers. Maybe it is, maybe it [...]
Opinion
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The truth behind cancelling student debt
September 8, 2022Facebook is filled with “geniuses” sharing their opinions on Joe Biden’s controversial Student Loan Relief plan, but the [...] -
The journey of a flatlander
September 8, 2022Vermont is one of the most forgotten places within the United States, and Vermonters like it that way. Something I learned so far [...] -
What I should have said
September 8, 2022My friend had to get something at Walgreens the other day. We walked in, grabbed everything she needed, browsed the makeup [...]
Arts
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‘Fit Check: Convocation edition
September 8, 2022Fit Check is back! For the first installment of this year, Lily ran into first-year students Ellie Schliebener and Rachel McNeil, [...] -
Conversation with an artist: Mason Svayg
September 8, 2022Q: How long have you been making art for? A: I’ve been making art ever since I was a little kid, but it hasn’t been till [...] -
A rising star close to home
May 4, 2022On Saturday, April 26, local musicians held a concert in the backyard of some students’ house on Main St. The event was [...]
Other News
Reality of the overturn
Since the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade on June 24, which dismissed the federal right to abortion in the U.S., citizens both for and against the ruling have expressed their convictions. Castleton University students and faculty recently weighed in with thoughts of their own. “I was shocked,” said […]
McNair Program Q&A with Britt Green
In 1986, the United States Department of Education established the McNair Scholars Program — a graduate preparation program named for astronaut and physicist Ronald E. McNair. In 2017, Castleton joined the list of schools across the country who offer a McNair program on campus. Brittany Green, the head of Castleton’s […]
Alumni Association annual meeting highlights community needs
Sheltered under the pavilion early on Sept. 10 for Homecoming weekend, the Castleton University Alumni Association gathered to discuss important events and updates beside their own homecoming stand. While the meeting was not attended by all members and was interrupted by the assemblage of homecoming activities, there was no […]
Club fair ’Fit Check: Jessica Emery
Q. Can you introduce yourself? A. My name is Jessica Emery, I’m an English major and I’m a sophomore. Q. What are you wearing today? A. I’m wearing these tights that I cut from the Dollar Tree. This shirt, I think, is from H&M. My skirt is my cheerleading skirt […]
The clothing bias against plus-size bodies
Companies that claim to be progressive and “all-inclusive” place their clothing that is sizes 14-18+ in a separate section of the store. These styles are usually much more modest and listed at a higher price than the “standard” sized clothing. They think they’re being progressive, but really, it’s just […]
Amped up: CU’s workout playlist
I walk into the campus gym and my heart drops. Where the hell is everybody? I was hoping for a little bit of variety of people to choose from, but forget about that. Anyway, I walked up to Nate Warrington, who was clearly in the grove. I might as well […]
Beyond K-Pop: An introduction to Korean music
If you’ve spent time with me outside of class, you’ve probably been gently forced to listen to Korean music. At this point, honestly, that might be the case even if you haven’t spent time with me outside of class. I very strongly feel that I can get anyone, regardless […]
Babygate continues on
A trend that is as ominous as it is confusing has spread across campus in recent weeks — the appearance of small, plastic babies on suite balconies, in bathrooms, and in other mysterious places. The news of this originated with several anonymous YikYak posts appearing, quite literally, out of nowhere. […]
Final Spartan homecoming football game
Castleton University celebrates its last homecoming before the merger with its football team ready to go. The Vermont State University name will take on the task next year of providing a weekend of family fun. This weekend, Castleton Football was looking for their first win after dropping their opening game […]