Castleton Spartan takes second for best newspaper
David L. Adams Apple Awards
Are awarded by the College Media Association (CMA) on a yearly basis, as a “Best of Show” at the CMA Spring Conference. The Castleton University Spartan was awarded the second place award for Best Newspaper at a 4 year institution with under 5,000 undergraduate students enrolled.
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Q&A with SGA Pres.Perry Ragouzis
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VTSU admissions rise following merger
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Safe Ride is back but needs riders
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