Short-staffed Facilities Dept. is working hard, so help them out
I am a part-time student here at Vermont State University. I went to the Community College of Vermont in Rutland, where I graduated with an...
Yoga may return for faculty and staff
From reducing stress and anxiety to enhancing flexibility and strength, meditation and yoga are more than just a trend; it’s an overall approach to wellness,...
Student upset diploma won’t say Castleton University
Dear Editor, I’m a student who had started my college career at the school formerly known as Castleton University. When I first heard about the...
Former president rails against merger cuts
The faculty, staff and students of Castleton were stunned on Oct. 27 when President Mike Smith announced he was eliminating 33 “administrative” positions at Vermont...
Future-focused at ASC
As I apprehensively crawl towards my final semester at VTSU-Castleton, I am reminded of the expansive horizon of possibilities that follow May 18th, 2024. The...
Mixed feelings about Metallica’s new album
Metallica recently released its 11th studio album, titled “72 Seasons,” and oh boy do I have some mixed feelings about it. First off, let it...
Pitch clock changes baseball
Anyone who is following Major League Baseball even the slightest bit has heard the news of the new pitch-clock that was added into the game...
Stranded in Canada: COVID kept Spanish student from getting home
It’s was busy Sunday morning at Huden Dining hall in mid-March 2020 at Castleton University. It wasn’t unusual to hear stories about the night prior...
Living on the edge: Student shares stories about the life of her adventurous Opa
The blisters covering my feet halted my journey up my grandfather’s mountain in West Rutland. In retrospect, ankle socks were not the best idea. The...
Letter to the editor: Alum upset with library decision
The last time I wrote something for the Spartan, things were a bit different. It was fall of 2021, and we weren’t sitting as close...